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The schedule for the baseball and softball Class 2A regionals has been announced. B1

Changes needed to police dept.

Independent review was held

By Vinde Wells Editor

The Polo Fire Department recently secured donations to buy automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the Polo Senior Center and Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Pictured left to right in the back row are: Jory Rudy, Polo Rehab; Rose Bass, Polo Rehab; Melissa Steck, Polo Rehab; Kerry Thomason, Polo Rehab; Julie Hilliger, Polo Rehab; Mark Pellini, Polo Fire Department; and Colton Smith, Polo Fire Department. Front row: Amelia Klavenga, Polo Rehab; Mary Avey, Polo Rehab; Rhonda Biller, Polo Rehab Administrator; Polo Fire Chief Tony Karrow; Kathy Cox, Polo Senior Center; Barb Burke, Polo Senior Center Director; Polo Assistant Fire Chief Jim Ports; and Justin Brown, Polo Fire Department. Photo by Vinde Wells

Fire department donates AEDs

By Vinde Wells Editor

The Polo Fire Department made life a little bit safer last week at two local agencies.

Fire Chief Tony Karrow presented automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to representatives from Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and the Polo Senior Center.

An AED is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm.

They are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating.

Karrow said the idea for the donation came some months ago when paramedic Jim Morgart was doing a walk-through inspection of the nursing home and observed that they had no

An independent review of the Polo Police Department found that while it’s running smoothly for the most part, some changes should be made.

Alderman Troy Boothe asked other council members to take the time to thoroughly read the report compiled by Kurt Cavanaugh, Polo, a retired Illinois State Police Lieutenant.

Cavanaugh did the department review at Boothe’s request and did not charge the city for his services.

Boothe in the chairman of the city’s Police Committee.

To obtain information for the review, Cavanaugh interviewed Police Chief Dennis Christen and other officers, both full and parttime, as well as officers from nearby communities.

According to the review, Polo officers said they would like more training in almost every aspect of their jobs.

“The majority of officers

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By Vinde Wells Editor

Minimizing the danger to Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center employees crowd around for a close look at the public was paramount their new AED, donated May 6 by the Polo Fire Department. Pictured left to right are: Jory Rudy, Fire Chief Tony Karrow, Rhonda Biller, Mary Avey, Amelia Klavenga, and for area police officers when a Peoria man tried to hit Kerry Thomason. Photo by Vinde Wells

oncoming traffic during a high-speed chase that ended safely on the Ill. 64 bridge in Oregon last Wednesday afternoon.

Felony charges are pending for Daniel H. Swisher, 40, Peoria, the driver of a 2015 Porsche that hit several Ogle County Sheriff’s vehicles after he fled from police at Castle Rock State Park.

Deputies continued the pursuit because of Swisher’s behavior, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

“His erratic driving and his willful intention to try to hit other vehicles were why we took that action,” VanVickle said.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said he will decide by the end of the week whether or not charges will be filed against Swisher.

He said he would meet with Ogle County deputies May 13 to go over their reports about the chase and Swisher’s capture.

“We expect to make a decision in the next couple of days,” Morrow said.

He said Swisher remains hospitalized. He was taken The slowest tractor race, where the last one to cross the finish line is the winner, has by Oregon ambulance to been a popular event at the annual tractor jamboree. Photo supplied KSB Hospital, Dixon, AEDs. He found out that although the staff was trained to use them, there was no money in the budget to buy the devices.

Karrow gave Morgart and assistant chief Jim Ports credit for putting together a plan to raise the funds to buy

an AED for Polo Rehab.

Large donations came from both KSB Hospital, Dixon, and CGH, Sterling, as well as two anonymous donors.

In fact, the fire department’s efforts raised $1,200 — enough for two AEDs.

“We decided to get one for the senior center, too,” Karrow said.

The fire department will also provide the senior center staff with the training necessary to use the AED. “We’re very pleased that we could do this for our community,” Karrow said.

Garden tractors are the star at jamboree Preparations are underway for the 6th annual AJ’s Garden Tractor Jamboree on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

The Hinrichses’ family property offers plenty of room for parking and garden tractors.

Last year more than 300 garden tractors were on display and more are expected this year.

Collectors from all over the Midwest bring their tractors out for a chance to share their

interviewed indicated that the trainings received were barely minimal or were below their expectation to adequately prepare them to perform their duties proficiently as a police officer. All of the officers indicated they had the desire and need to attend additional training courses to develop and enhance their police skills,” the report read.

Cavanaugh recommended that more training should be arranged for and offered several suggestions of where training is available.

The report also recommended that the police station should be renovated to make it more secure and to better secure evidence gathered during investigations.

The interview room should also be more secure and private, the report said.

Cavanaugh also recommended hiring another full-time officer or utilizing part-time officers to allow Christen more time for administrative duties.

Currently, he spends 75 percent of his time on patrol and 25 percent on

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for evaluation after the chase ended and was later transferred to another medical facility.

The incident began when deputies responded to a welfare check call at the overlook at Castle Rock State Park, located two miles south of Oregon on Ill. 2.

According to a press release issued by Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, deputies found Swisher, 40, in a parked car at about 2:10 p.m.

Approximately 10 minutes later, deputies tried to approach Swisher, who then drove from the park in a 2015 Porsche, registered to him, heading north on Ill. 2 toward Oregon.

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan said, “We shut down the intersection of Ill. 64 and Ill. 2 as he approached to minimize the danger to the public.”

Swisher was driving at a high rate of speed and swerving toward oncoming traffic, police reported.

Deputies pursued him into town with emergency lights flashing. Swisher turned right on to Ill. 64 and headed east on Ill. 64.

Police said Swisher’s speed reached at high as 104 mph at one point.

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Chana Education Center drove through a field to avoid were already on the road tire-deflation devices that when the pursuit was in progress. had been placed by police.

VanVickle said Swisher He then drove back west will be charged with felony on Ill. 64, again headed aggravated fleeing to elude, toward Oregon. possession of marijuana Swisher ran over a tirebetween 2.5 and 10 grams, deflation device near the and resisting arrest. intersection of Ill. 64 and The Illinois State Police, Daysville Road, flattening a Oregon Police Department, tire. and Hillcrest Police He continued to drive Department assisted Ogle through yards and a parking County deputies. area before continuing west Earlier that day, Swisher on the highway. had been involved in a chase After spotting deputies with Jo Daviess County in his path, Swisher tried Sheriff’s deputies. to turn around on the Rock Jo Daviess County River bridge in Oregon, Sheriff’s Police said they but was stopped by police received a call for a motorist vehicles which pinned him Several police vehicles chase a late-model Porsche as it travels west on Ill. 64 after first heading east on the state up against the cement wall of assist on U.S. 20 at Tippett highway on May 6. Photo by Earleen Hinton the eastbound lane of Ill. 64. Road near the entrance to the ambulance,” Toot said.

DeHaan again halted Galena Territory.

Toot called a wrecker, but When an officer pulled up traffic at the intersection of Swisher got the car running Ill. 64 and Daysville Road behind Swisher’s Porsche at again before one arrived. is that the boundaries of For the four four-year when Swisher headed back 8:39 a.m., he took off at a “The problem is that no congressional townships terms, only two candidates, high rate of speed, and the to town. one around here wants to do not always match those Yancy Webster, who resides VanVickle said Swisher’s officer was unable to catch deal with a Porsche,” he said. of geographical townships, in congressional Woosung vehicle hit three marked up with him.

Swisher then followed Vinde Wells which are what most citizens Township and received Elizabeth Police Chief squad cars during the chase, Toot to a local gas station Editor are familiar with.

443 votes, and Michael but no one was injured. Two Scott Toot had encountered where he bought gas and In the Polo School District, Ryan, who lives in Lincoln vehicles were drivable but Swisher the previous day cigarettes before leaving The Polo School Board congressional Woosung Township and earned 395 when a call came in from one had to be towed. town headed east. is now at full strength with and congressional Buffalo votes, could be seated.

The chase ended just a OnStar that the Porsche had During their conversation, seven members.

Township are affected. In Although he earned the few minutes before Oregon mechanical problems.

Swisher told Toot he was At a special meeting May the other townships in the second highest vote total He said found Swisher school buses would have staying at a motel in the 6 the board appointed Renee district, the congressional with 414, candidate Ron been on the roads taking and his car, with its hood Galena area.

Gray and Kellie O’Leary boundaries are the same as McDermott could not be on up, on Myrtle Street near the students home.

The following day, May Call to two vacant four- the geographical. the board because he resides Superintendent Tom intersection with U.S. 20 at 6 Toot said a complaint was year terms. They will serve, For example, Dave in congressional Buffalo Mahoney said he was in 11:49 a.m. called in that the Porsche was however, only until the April Bucher, the only school Township, and would make “He was driving a brand touch with police in case being driven erratically, and 2017 election when the final board member not up for one too many from there. new Porsche,” Toot said. “I buses would have had to be that led to Swisher’s fleeing two years of their terms will election April 7, lives in Brandi Cisketti had held at the school for safety ran his plates and they were from the JoDaviess County be on the ballot as unexpired congressional Buffalo 367 votes in the four-year clear.” reasons. officer. two-year terms.

Township, but geographical term, but she also lives Swisher did not appear to However, buses taking Earleen Hinton The appointments are the Woosung Township. in congressional Buffalo students home from the be well, Toot said. contributed to this story. culmination of the somewhat The board seats on the Township.

“But he didn’t want an confusing outcome of April ballot were four Shawn Willis, Melissa the April 7 consolidated four-year terms, and two Mosley, and Call, all board • Full Service Optical Lab election. unexpired two-year terms. member prior to the election, Although nine people had Law also requires that ran for the two-year terms, • Conntact Lenses run for six open seats on two-year terms are seated but were defeated with lower (including bifocal & specialty lenses) the board, only four could before the four-year terms. vote totals than Mekeel and • Com mprehensive Eye Health Exam ms be seated due to residency Matt Mekeel and Jennifer Grobe.

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“Kurt did a very very good job,” said alderman Randy Schoon. “I think there’s some things in there that we really need to do.”

Boothe agreed. “Cost is a factor but it can’t just be about the money,” he said.

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Police investigate two burglaries The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help with two recent business burglaries.

Deputies responded to a burglary at the Citgo gas station in Leaf River on April 12 at 4 a.m.

Offenders forced entry into the business and stole numerous items.

The second burglary was at the Shell gas station in Grand Detour April 14 at 1 a.m.

Offenders once again forced entry into the business and stole numerous items.

Photographs were taken

by surveillance cameras at the Citgo gas station, and investigators believe the same two subjects in the photographs are responsible for both burglaries.

Both subjects appear to be white males with dark hair.

Anyone having information on either burglary is encouraged to contact the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-7326666 or the Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488.

Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect of a crime.

Tractor show set The German Valley Golden Eagles 4-H Club will sponsor an Antique Tractor Show in conjunction with German Valley Days on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mark Jewell property, 310 Church Street, German Valley.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. No entry fee will

be charged.

It is asked that tractors made after 1985 not be entered and that there be no steel lugs.

All makes and models of antique tractors are welcome, as well as implements and small engines.

For information call Joshua Bolen at 815-757-6617.

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society

him.

Thirty feet from the receiving room A. M. Johnson and Elmer Fredericks, a young lad, were working with the day’s cream receipts.

The force of this tremendous explosion passed over their heads and pushed out the double doors at the north end of the plant.

Harry Frank, a new employee, saw the flames in the receiving room as the force pushed out the window between that room and the processing room where he was working.

As he ducked the pressure

Prom Court Polo Community High School held its Prom at White Pines LaBranche in Polo on May 2. The Grand March and Prom Court were announced at the high school earlier in the evening. Members of the Prom Court pictured left to right in the back row are: Andrew Albrecht, Truly Wingert, Madison Merdian, Kevin Cheeseman, Jozi Grobe, Hunter Gray. Middle row: Jake Hanlon, Serenity Stapleton, Queen Lana Scholl, King Austin Webb, Hannah Grobe, Matthew Handel. Front row: Paul Smith, Kennedi Palmer, Prince Casen Grobe, Princess Ella Gonzalez, Max Simmons, Emily Ditzler. Photo supplied

Remembering where workers were during explosion When the explosion happened in the creamery on March 11, 1943, a number of people were in different parts of the building.

Robert Boom had just left the office of D. F. Ames, had walked through the receiving room and was half way down a flight of stairs when he heard the crash coming.

As he flattened himself against the wall, fire and glass particles sailed by

flew over him and hit the east wall.

A large milk tank and two vats of 750 gallon of cream were covered with glass making them unusable.

LeRoy Smith barely missed being hit by a milk can as it sailed by him.

Other milk cans, bricks and rubble sailed across the street landing near W. C. Schryver’s feed mill.

The explosion seemed to have started under the office of D. F. Ames with the east wall of the plant giving way to the extreme pressure.

Mr. Stocker was

completely buried with his body on a hot pipe but he could look up and see daylight. He also could see a radiator dangling above him which gave him major concern.

The first to arrive to help those buried were Bryant Samuel, W. C. Schryver, Max Snook, and Harold Brooks.

They began immediately freeing those buried with Mr. Levine being the first.

Mr. Ames was uncovered second and Mr. Stocker on the bottom taken out last.

The injured were carried across the street to the office

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Admission is $5 per person enthusiasm for these pintsized pieces of history.

“We have had people come from as far away as Minneapolis, Minn., and tractors from as far back as the 1940s” said Andy Hinrichs, Lisa’s husband.

“There is something for everyone to enjoy at the

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The spring season continues with plenty of sunshine and plenty of rain.

The warmer weather allows for work to be done outside.

Even when we are busy with countless chores, we can’t help but take a moment to appreciate the beauty around us. God’s glory is all around us and we are thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Sandra Ford. The special music was the story of the hymn, “Blessed Quietness.”

Jim Hopkins told of the background for the hymn and then led the singing with the congregation.

Jim also read the scripture lesson before Pastor Gregg Downs gave his message.

Each mother in church was presented with a flower in appreciation for all they do. Judy Riffle prepared the flowers and I read a poem during the service.

On Saturday morning, the women of the church, met in the basement for the monthly breakfast meeting.

Sue Downs hosted the morning meal with Sandra Ford, Judy Riffle, Martha Johannssen, and Vicki Hay

of Mr. Schryver and first aid was given. Ambulances were called to take those hurt to the hospital.

Mr. Ames was injured the most and later Chuck Ames told me that his father never really recovered from those injuries.

Others working near the receiving room were Walter Barton and Eugene Mongan as they were repairing a conveyor. They did not seem to have many injuries on that late Monday afternoon blast 4:55.

The insurance men arrived on Tuesday and within a few hours the Polo Cement Products began the

job of clearing the debris for rebuilding. It did not take long for milk to start coming in along with cream for the making of ice cream.

The creamery was soon back in operation even though the blast destroyed the entire corner of the Polo Creamery.

It was the talk of the community for many days and I for one never did forget the excitement of the blast.

Even now when I drive by the Polo Family Funeral Home, I remember the day and how the plant looked following the blast as the entire corner was destroyed.

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show.”

Along with the usual events including the Garden Tractor Parade, various vendors, and Garden Tractor Games, plowing demonstrations are held.

Visitors have plenty of opportunities to talk to collectors about their collections.

This year participants will also be planting corn with the garden tractors and antique two-row planters.

“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,” Lisa said.

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

They will have free games for the kids.

The show even has some Polo Police Chief Dennis Pacaccio, 39, Sycamore, was items that will be auctioned Christen released the cited for speeding 42 mph in a off, and all funds raised will following report May 11.

30 mph speed zone. Pacaccio be donated to the 4-H club.

May 9 was released on an I-bond.

“The food stand will be At 4:04 p.m., Douglas J. open again this year with our famous brats, pork chop and steak sandwiches,” Lisa An article in last week’s Tri-County Press incorrectly said. listed the salary of Polo City Pool Manager Terry Jenkins Admission is $5 per at $15,050 per year. person for ages 5 and older.

Jenkins was paid $15.50 per hour in the position.

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sharing in the fellowship.

This evening, Phil and Deb Ohlwine returned home with a new college graduate, their daughter Anna.

Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, their daughter, Ellen, Deb and Phil, their daughter, Katie Pfundstein and her husband, Cliff were all there to see Anna graduate from South Dakota State University.

We congratulate Anna on her accomplishments and wish her good luck in her next endeavor.

Sandra Ford met her daughter, Kim Austin, her husband, Ron, and their children, Claire and Leah for lunch in Dixon for Mother’s Day. After dinner, the family went to Sandra’s for dessert.

Last weekend, Sandra was able to spend some time with her daughter, Crystal Patterson, her husband, Jack, and their children Hannah and Samuel.

Sandra also visited with her granddaughter Kaitlyn and her great-granddaughter, Lilly while in Bloomington.

There was lots of quality family time for these multiple generations.

Don and Vicki Hay and Vicki’s mom, Dee Michellini traveled to Naperville to visit with their daughter, Christine Stephens, her husband, Lance, and their children, Sydney, Owen, and Avery.

They enjoyed a Mother’s

Day dinner and sharing in the wonderful day.

This evening, my brother Ben Bittinger invited Clint and I over for supper. We enjoyed a delicious meal and visiting with Ben, his wife, Jo, and their children, Hayden and Garrett.

It was a great end to a wonderful Mother’s Day, which included a call from my son, Matt, who is finishing more training with the Marines in California.

Last week, I mentioned that Clint had put off mowing the lawn and when he planned to do it, he couldn’t because of the rain.

Our lawn did get mowed.

It was Thursday afternoon and I was the one who did it.

The lawn was very thick and it took much longer to mow than usual.

After mowing, there were several loads of grass

clippings to clean up out of the yard.

Instead of the normal mowing time, this chore ending up taking two days to complete because of the extra work created.

Sadly, we put off connecting with those around us. We put off forgiving those who have wronged us. When we procrastinate healing those relationships, we make even more work for ourselves.

It becomes more difficult to mend and heal.

God wants us to love one another. He wants us to forgive others as we have been forgiven. It isn’t easy, but it is necessary.

I hope to see you and your family at our church or at one of the area churches.

At Pine Creek Christian Church, our church family is here for you.

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Wenger and Pieper exchange vows

Brian Anderson and Sara Sims

Anderson and Sims to marry Brian Anderson, Freeport, and Sara Sims, Madison, Wis., together with their parents Mary Sims, Madison, Wis., and the late David Sims and Mike and Brenda Anderson, Mt. Morris, announce their engagement.

Sara is a graduate of Madison West High School. She earned her master of science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

She is employed at the Wisconsin Dells School District as a school social worker.

Brian is a graduate of Oregon High School and earned his bachelor of science in Accountancy and his masters of science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

He is a CPA employed

by Wipfli LLP, currently in the Rockford, Freeport, and Madison offices.

The couple plans to wed on July 18, 2015 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Madison, Wis. Invitations will be sent.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

May 1 Thomas R.J. Thompson and Alena L. Cash, both of Davis Junction.

James E. Steed and Irene R. Kato, both of Davis Junction.

Lance M. Powell and Rachel M. Milburn, both of Rochelle.

May 4 Jeffrey A. Kochsmeier, Forreston, and Brittney M .

Pretzsch, Mt. Morris.

May 5 Ronald E. Jacobsen and Denise L. Liapes, both of

Winnebago.

Steve Martinez and Roslyn L. Collins, both of Rochelle.

Charles W. Cunningham and Brittney L. Cox, both of Rockford.

Matthew E. Scarbrough and Brandy L.E. Carpenter, both of Creston.

May 6 Hunter D. Starr and Shelley R. Koritz, both of Byron.

her special day was her godmother, Andi Kittle.

The guests were greeted by the bride and groom’s Aunts and Uncles, Bob and Michelle Goodrich, Janice and Lyndall Cuba, and Steve and Lynn Jordan.

Following a reception at the Masonic Hall, the couple traveled to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon.

Megann is the owner operator of “Megz Country Cheese” in Davis. Phillip is employed by Ceroni Piping as a pipefitter.

Parents of the bride are John and Teresa Wenger, Davis. Parents of the groom are John and Mary Pieper, Rock City.

Grandparents of the bride are Larry Fiene, Dakota, and Fred and Phyllis Wenger, Davis.

Grandparents of the groom are Morris Pieper, Mt. Morris, and Dick and Berdeen Goodrich, Pecatonica.

The couple is now residing in rural Davis.

Tyson James Faulkner Kaitlin Danielle Faulkner, Mt. Morris, announces the birth of her son Tyson James on Monday, April 20, 2015

Marvin Andrews May 20th 1915-2015

Silver Creek Reformed Church was the setting for the marriage vows of Hannah Elaine Pieper and Jesse Lee Jansen on Oct. 4, 2014.

Paster Mark Balmer of Park Hills Church, Freeport, officiated the wedding.

Seating the guest were Phil Pieper, Grant Goodrich and Matt Schiesher.

Greeting the guest were Hannah’s Aunts and Uncles Bob and Michelle Goodrich, along with Lyndall and Janice Cuba.

Attending Hannah and Jesse for their special day were bridesmaids Sara Benning, as maid of honor, Melissa Mennenga, Lindsey Cuba, and Cassie Jansen. Groomsmen were Ethan Jansen, serving as best man, Barry Schiesher, Heath Schiesher, and Daniel Jansen. Assisting with all the fine details of the day

were Megann Pieper and Danielle Koning as personal attendants.

Ring bearer was Marquis Parks and flower girl was Aubrey Benning. Aubrey wore the same flower girl dress that Hannah wore 25 years ago in her Uncle Bob and Aunt Michelle Goodrich’s wedding.

Hannah is the daughter of John and Mary Pieper, Rock City, and granddaughter of Morris Pieper, Mt. Morris, and Dick and Berdeen Goodrich, Pecatonica.

As John escorted Hannah down the aisle among many special details of the day, Hannah was wearing her Grandma Goodrich’s wedding veil that was made by her great-grandmother, making the veil 62 years old.

Jesse is the son the Tim and Kris Jansen, Rock City, and the grandson of Rodney Slamp, Rock City, Vince and Charlotte Nemeth, Rockford, Norman and Judy Jansen, Florida, Richard and at 10:12 p.m. at OSF St. Marlene Webster, Davis.

Anthony Medical Center, Following a reception at Rockford. the Lake Summerset Lodge He weighed eight pounds the couple traveled to the and was 20 inches long at birth.

His grandfather is J. D. Faulkner, Mt. Morris.

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Interim Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH BROOKVILLE and 2997 N. German Church Rd. ELKHORN UNITED Two miles east of Oregon on METHODIST CHURCHES Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Brookville: Adult Sunday Pastor Brion Brooks School 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Worship 10:30 a.m.

Phone: 815-732-6313 17725 W. Chamber St. Director of Ministries in Brookville for Youth and Christian Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Education Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

David Bordy Corner of Wilson Mill & 9 a.m. Sunday School Brick Church Roads 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— CHANA UNITED Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Kids Clubs & Men’s & 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Women’s Bible Study— Pastor Javier Martinez Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 815-732-7683 p.m. chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s EMMANUEL Education 9 a.m.

EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Holy Communion Celebrated 764 N. Stillman Road, the First Sunday of Each Oregon Month (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Office: 815-732-2424 LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann EVANGELICAL FREE 815-632-6767 CHURCH 9 a.m. Worship Service OF MT. MORRIS 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 102 S. Seminary St. Saturday, May 16—9 a.m.

Mt. Morris Sisters in Christ/LWML Senior Pastor Meeting Bruce McKanna Sunday, May 17—9 a.m.

Associate Pastor Worship with Communion, Lance Mennen Children Sing in Church, 815-734-4942 Sunday School Recognition Thursday, May 14—9:30 Day; 10:20 a.m. Education a.m. MOM’s Group; 1 p.m.

Hour; 11:20 a.m. Council Ladies Bible Study Meeting; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 16—7 a.m.

Confirmation Men’s Accountability Group; 11 Monday, May 18— a.m. All Daughters Luncheon Newsletter Deadline Sunday, May 17—8:30 Tuesday, May 19— 12:15 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. p.m. ALIVE InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Thursday, May 21—10 Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; a.m. Bible Class Evening Small Groups Tuesday, May 19—9 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Circle CHURCH OF THE Wednesday, May 20—6 a.m.

OPEN BIBLE Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Log onto our website at 815-946-2848 http://www.efcmm.org to check Sunday Worship 10 a.m. out our latest opportunities and (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) updates We include children in our Sunday Worship experience FAITH DISCOVERY “Kids are People, too�

CHURCH Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 801 W. Oregon St., Polo after Praise & Worship.

Jeremy Heller, Pastor Casual, Contemporary, 815-946-3588 Non-Traditional 9 a.m. Sunday School Passion for God 10 a.m. Worship Service Compassion for People Nursery Available Visit Our Website: We are an independent nonPoloOpenBible.org denominational Christian church.

CROSSROADS Visitors are always welcome.

COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS FAITH EVANGELICAL 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m.

402 Second Ave., Forreston 815-837-5255 Pastor Scott Ralston whitepines@crossroadscn.com Church 815-938-3203 We offer contemporary “ A Church with a Heart — worship and relevant Bible In the Heart of Forreston� teaching through 9 a.m. Sunday Worship

Thursday, May 14—6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Sunday, May 17—9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, May 20—7 p.m.

Choir Thursday, May 21—6:30 p.m.

Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.�

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, May 14—6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee; 7 p.m. Ad Council Sunday, May 17—9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School; Sunday School Class Outing Monday, May 18—8 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.

Coffee at The Depot FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Jeremy Cheezum 815-938-3605 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Tim Fry, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 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

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.

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

Fellowship 10 a.m.

Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Thursday, May 14—Earlier LEAF RIVER UNITED Newsletter Deadline METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, May 17—Last Day 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River of Sunday School Pastor David Poust Monday, May 18—10 a.m.

Sunday, May 17—10:30 Women’s Bible Study a.m. Worship Service & Tuesday, May 19—6:30 p.m.

Children’s Church Den Committee Wednesday, May 20—5:30 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED p.m.

VBS Potato & Salad Bar METHODIST CHURCH Fundraiser; 7:30 p.m. Adult 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Choir Oregon Thursday, May 21—7 p.m.

Pastor Javier Martinez Baccalaureate at Blackhawk Handicapped Accessible Center Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday, May 24— Sunday School 10 a.m.

Graduation Recognition at Age Three through Worship Sixth Grade.

Monday, May 25—Closed Everyone is Welcome for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26—6 p.m.

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 BRETHREN a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Saturday, May 16—8 a.m. Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped Men’s Fellowship Breakfast accessible) Sunday, May 17— Pastor Leslie Lake 8:15 Prayer Service; 9:30 9:30 a.m. Family Worship a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

11 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School for All Ages Tuesday, May 19—8:45 PRAIRIE DELL a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; PRESBYTERIAN 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal; CHURCH 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Meeting Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 815-864-2448 OF GOD 9 a.m.

Sunday School 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 10 a.m. Worship Pastor David Demmer 11:15 a.m. Fellowship 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship REVIVE COMMUNITY Service CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris NORTH GROVE follow@revivemtm.com EVANGELICAL 815-994-0428 CHURCH Southern Baptist 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Saturday Night Service Forreston 5:30 p.m.

Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Celebrate Recovery Church: 815-938-2194 6-8 p.m. Monday Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, May 16—9RIVERSTONE 11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & CHRISTIAN CHURCH Thrift Shop Open at New Life 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Community Center Craig Arnold, Pastor Sunday, May 17—9 a.m.

812-236-1213 Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Tuesday, May 19—9-11:30 ST. BRIDE’S a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop EPISCOPAL CHURCH Open at New Life Community 1000 Ill. 64 West Center Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu OREGON Interim Priest CHURCH OF GOD 815-732-7211 or 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 815-732-3328 Pastor Michael Hoffman www.saintbrides.org 815-732-6847 Email:saintbrides@ You and your family are inverizon. net vited to join us in worship on Services Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m.

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Greeting you will be Karl Classes and Connie Froehlich.

Children’s Sunday School-9 During morning worship a.m. an exceptionally fine ChilAdult Sunday School-9 a.m.

(2nd & 4th Sunday) dren’s Church is offered for St. Bride’s follows children 3 years old through traditional Anglican-Episcopal Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at church practices; is biblically 9:30 a.m. and includes class- based and both family and es for adults, young adults, individual oriented.

Visitors are always teens, children and infants. welcomed.

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

West Grove Road at The Wednesday night Columbine Rd. Youth Group meets at 6 p.m.

Pastor Steve Erickson at East Oregon Chapel, 107 Friday, May 15—6 p.m.

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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship Service 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.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, May 15—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, May 16—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, May 17—8:45 a.m.

Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m.

Worship Monday, May 18—1 p.m.

Naomi Group Tuesday, May 19—1:15 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest Wednesday, May 20—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9-11 a.m.

Quilting; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation Class; 6:30-8 p.m. Chancel Choir 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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Vietnam POW will speak during May 16 fundraiser

Items are already coming in the the Breast Yard Sale in Town. Photo supplied

Yard sale benefits ACS The Breast Yard Sale in Town is back for its 13th year.

With community support, the sale passed a major milestone in the 12th annual event.

“Over the past 12 years, we have raised $104,000 for the American Cancer Society from lingerie, rummage and monetary donations,” said organizer Karen Virnoche-Brown.

Rummage and lingerie are arriving daily, she said.

Three estates plus many households have donated rummage and antiques.

Several businesses have donated new items.

“If you have come to the sale in the past, please come again, “VirncoheBrown said. “If you have never come to the sale, you don’t know what you are missing and this is the year to find out and bring your friends. There is something for everyone.”

The sale starts Saturday,

May 23and runs daily through June 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the barn at 1194 W. Mud Creek Rd., Oregon, rain or shine.

Proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society for research.

“Your support helps save lives and celebrate more birthdays,” said VirnocheBrown.

For information or to donate call her at 815-9732050.

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Major General John Borling will be the guest speaker at an Armed Forces Day and Memorial Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at Barnacopia west of Mt. Morris on Ill. 64.

The event is hosted by the Ogle County Veterans Memorial Committee and sponsored by several veteran’s organizations and businesses.

The public is invited to participate.

Borling is a former fighter pilot who was shot down in North Vietnam and spent six years and eight months as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton.

He has also authored a book on his captivity title “Taps on the Wall.”

Borling speaks frequently

across the United States on his experiences and related topics.

Former U.S. President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish Armed Forces Day for citizens to come together and thank military members for their patriotic service.

The event will also include a variety of activities such as a self-guided tour of Barnacopia, the unveiling of the new veterans bronze statute by sculptor Jeff Adams of inBronze Studio and Foundry, door prizes, raffles, and a live auction.

Refreshments will be provided.

Funds raised will be used to build a new veterans memorial on the Ogle

County Courthouse lawn.

The new memorial will consist of a bronze kneeling soldier plus two granite walls.

The names of those from Ogle County who have given their lives in service to the country from World War II and other wars to the present will be engraved on the walls.

The names of Ogle County’s two Medal of Honor recipients will also be engraved on the granite wall.

Registration forms can be obtained from the Oregon VFW after 3:30 p.m., or by emailing the VFW Post 8739 at Veteransvfw@hotmail. com. or bgvanderkolk1@ comcast.net.

Knodle golf play day will be June 20 at PrairieView

Serenity Hospice and Home Foundation, along with Doug and Lynn Knodle of Byron, are hosting the 23rd annual Jonathon Knodle Memorial Golf Play Day at PrairieView Golf Club in Byron on Saturday, June 20.

Golfers will play an 18hole best ball scramble.

Shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Registration, practice range, and rolls and coffee will be from 7 to 7:45 a.m.

Cost is $75 per person which includes golf, cart, lunch and refreshments; $35 for Juniors who must be attending school; $55 for PrairieView members;

$30 for Junior PrairieView members.

Golfers must be 16 and have a valid driver’s license to use the carts.

Corporate and hole sponsorships are available and may be made in memory or in honor of a loved one.

The day includes raffle prizes and on-course contests.

An awards luncheon will be provided at the Pavilion.

Doug and Lynn Knodle initiated the annual event to honor the memory of their son, Jonathon, who died at the age of 2-1/2 in 1990.

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Knodle family received the compassionate support of Serenity Hospice and Home during his final months.

Thanks to golfers, sponsors and other participants, over $259,634 has been raised for hospice over the past 22 years.

All interested participants can join in to golf, donate a raffle or auction prize, or be a sponsor.

For more information, call Serenity Hospice and Home at 815-732-2499, register online or download a registration form from the website at www. serenityhospicandhome.org.

Mix It Up June 20 at Mix Park

Natalie Tremble painting a square at last year’s event.

Car show in Leaf River The Leaf River Lions Club will host its annual Leaf River Daze Car show on Saturday, June 6 in downtown Leaf River.

Registration for the car show starts at 9 a.m. until noon.

Trophies will be handed out at 2 p.m.

Main Street will be blocked off for the event to allow ample car show parking and easy access to the many fun things happening around town that day.

Mix It Up, the sixth annual sidewalk painting event, will be Saturday, June 20 at Mix Park, Oregon.

Participants of all ages are invited to spend the day painting and enjoying the outdoors. Painting begins at 10 a.m.

Sign up with the Oregon Park District. Online registration is available at www.oregonpark. org. First time users will need to create an online ID. Participants may also register in person at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon, or by calling 815-732-3101.

The fee is $25 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $30 for nonresidents of the district.

The registration fee includes five pints of washable tempera paint colors white, black, red, yellow, and blue, and two paint brushes to paint the 5 x 5 sidewalk block.

Groups may work on the same square.

Participants should bring a palette such as a muffin tin or dinner plate for mixing colors, additional brushes, water container for rinsing brushes, and rags for wiping off brushes.

Preregistration deadline is Saturday, June 6 so that supplies may be ordered. Event day registration is available, while supplies last.

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Property tax bills have been mailed to residents Ogle County Collector John Coffman said property tax bills were mailed on May 8.

The first installment will be due on Friday, June 12, with the second installment due on Sept. 4.

This single document will contain tax information and payment coupons for both installments.

Therefore, property owners need to save this bill as no additional notice will be mailed prior to the second installment.

Payment methods include cash or check (payable to Ogle County Collector).

In-person payments can be made at the treasurer’s office or at any bank in Ogle County.

The treasurer’s office is in

the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

The mailing address is Ogle County Collector, P.O. Box 40, Oregon, IL 61061.

Mailed payments must be postmarked by the due date to be considered timely.

Late payments will incur a fee of 1.5 percent per month or part of a month after the due date and must be remitted by mail or at the collector’s office.

Coffman’s office is again offering the option of credit card payments via the Illinois State Treasurer’s E-Pay program.

Most major credit cards are accepted.

Get to this site by going to www.oglecountytreasurer. org and clicking on the E-Pay link or www. oglecounty.org and going to the treasurer’s page.

The E- Pay site may also be accessed directly at www. illinoisepay.com.

Then enter Ogle County in the search box, and click the search button.

Next click the link to the Ogle County Treasurer.

Click the tax payment link located near the bottom of the page.

Fill in the information as prompted. Then receive a payment confirmation number.

Note that this service carries a fee; consult the fee schedule prior to making payment.

Tornado committee formed Local organizations have come together to form the Ogle County Tornado Long Term Recovery Committee to serve as a central point for identification of short and long term needs of individuals affected by the tornadoes of April 9 and connecting with the appropriate resources to meet the needs.

Helping those affected and the community at large become whole again is the central mission of the group.

The committee includes local service clubs, faith communities and others interested in meeting the financial, physical, emotional and human needs of those affected by the storm.

In the coming weeks, the Long Term Recovery Committee will: 1. Establish direct contact with every family in Ogle County impacted by the tornado; 2. Gather an accurate, usable list of available resources to be shared with families in need; 3. Disburse donated funds after determination of best practices for doing so; 4. Establish a hub for coordination between agencies/organizations and families in Ogle County.

A case management

team is being formed that will serve as the point of contact for each family and will perform unmet needs assessments.

Disaster casework is early intervention provided by skilled helpers who aid survivors in taking the next steps in their recovery.

Interventions include providing accurate and timely information, providing referral services, and identifying resources to meet both urgent and longterm needs.

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation plays a strong role in providing oversight and ensuring the integrity of the process.

“Members of our committee have already played an integral part in assisting the families in the recovery efforts in a variety of ways,” said Kim Montgomery, Rochelle Area Community Foundation Director.

“We have an excellent group assembled to guide our families through the recovery process.”

Trained case workers will provide storm victims with information and assistance, ranging from helping to replace household items and answering housing questions to connecting individuals

with mental health and spiritual counselors. The caseworkers will identify disaster-related needs and enlist other long-term recovery organizations for help.

Each impacted family will be contacted by the end of the day on Friday May 15.

Any family that has not been contacted by Monday May 18 should call Jenny Thompson at the Rochelle City Hall at 815-561-2006.

Committee members include: Committee Chairperson - Cal Jacobs, Rochelle Area Community Foundation Casework Chairperson – Jennie O’Rorke, Rochelle Christian Food Pantry Communications Chairperson – Jenny Thompson, City of Rochelle/ Rochelle Area Community Foundation Volunteer Chairperson – Bill Vanstone, Hub Cluster Funding Committee Chairperson – Cathy Cox, First National Bank/ Rochelle Area Community Foundation Service Clubs Chairperson – Dr. Joe Thiele, Rochelle Lions Club Natural Resources Chairperson – Eric Christensen, Rochelle Park District

Kiwanis Meeting Tom Shouer thanks Debbie Dickson, Oregon Chamber of Commerce Director, for presenting a program recently to the Oregon Kiwanis Club. Photo supplied

May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and AlertID, a neighborhood safety network, is working to educate all motorists across the country to safely share the road.

The great riding conditions in the spring and summer months result in increased motorcyclists on the road requiring additional caution among all motorists.

According to multiple case studies including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 62 percent of motorcycle fatalities occur between May and September. A majority of motorcycle accidents are caused when a vehicle motorist fails to detect and recognize the motorcyclist.

“It is our hope that motorcycle safety campaigns such as this will help keep riders and other motorists informed and safe on the road,” said AlertID Founder, Keli Wilson.

With these tips for vehicle motorists from the NHTSA, all motorists are asked to be aware of motorcycles.

Allow the motorcycle the full width of a lane at all times.

Always signal when changing lanes or merging with traffic.

Use caution if a motorcycle has a turn signal on. Motorcycle signals are often non-canceling and could have been forgotten.

Always ensure that the motorcycle is turning before proceeding.

Check all mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections.

Always allow more follow distance – three to four seconds – when behind a motorcycle. This gives them more time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

Never drive distracted or impaired.

Motorcyclists can increase their safety by following these tips from the NHTSA: Always wear long pants and closed toed shoes.

Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other protective gear.

Obey all traffic laws and be properly licensed.

Use hand and turn signals at every lane change or turn.

Wear brightly colored clothes and reflective tape to increase visibility.

Ride in the middle of the lane where you will be more visible to drivers.

Never ride distracted or impaired.

About AlertID

AlertID, a neighborhood safety network, is free to use and helps protect families and neighborhoods.

AlertID’s mission is to help people live safely by providing a secure way to receive trusted public safety alerts and share information with family members and neighbors.

AlertID uses technology to help citizens and federal, state and local authorities share information about crime, sex offenders, natural disasters, missing children and severe weather that can threaten public safety.

AlertID is accessible to members online as well as by email and mobile app.

For more information visit www.AlertID.com.

Summer concert series in Mt. Morris begins May 31 The Mt. Morris Jamboree Committee recently announced the 2015 schedule of performers for the free concerts on Friday nights through the summer from 7 to 9 p.m. at the band shell.

The schedule includes a blend of American musical styles offered by 10 local

bands playing 11 different dates.

Five of them new to the stage, five are favorites from years past.

Something a little bit different this year is that the season opens with a special celebration of life concert in memory of Paul Mastny on Sunday, May 31 from

2 to 4 p.m. on the campus featuring Archtop Brownie, who played last year as Lance Brown and Friends.

The rest of the season is as follows: June 5 - Crazy For Patsy, A Patsy Cline Tribute Band, country; June 12 - Lizzi Neal Band, blues rock;

June 19 - Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers, country; June 26 - The Harman’s Family Bluegrass Band, bluegrass; July 3 The Jimmys (opening night of LFR), blues; July 10 - Gaelic Fury, Celtic;

Music camps are offered at NIU Young musicians improve their musicianship and ensemble skills and have fun at two chamber camps at Northern Illinois University this summer.

The camps are scheduled for July 6 - 9 and meet in the NIU Music Building.

Duet Camp meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and String Quartet Camp meets from 1 to 5 p.m. Both camps begin with a sight-reading party on Thursday, June 25.

Placement auditions are on Monday, May 18 and are required for both camps. The audition sign-up deadline is May 11.

Duet Camp is for string and woodwind players ages 8 - 15. Young musicians rehearse duets and rounds in

small groups. Campers refine reading skills, learn more about playing music with others, and gain listening and leadership skills.

Participants are expected to have at least one year of playing experience on their instrument and to be able to read music.

The camp is limited to 12 players. Duet Campers perform on the last day of camp at 11 a.m. in NIU’s Recital Hall in the music building.

String Quartet Camp is for more advanced string players ages 12 - 19. Camp activities include rehearsals, coaching, seminars on music theory, history, and rehearsal techniques.

Each player is assigned to

two different ensembles and each ensemble participates in a master class with Jasmine Lin, Chicago chamber musician and member of the prize-winning Formosa Quartet.

The camp is limited to 16 players. Each string quartet performs in the final day recital at 5:30 p.m. in NIU’s Recital Hall in the music building.

Violin teacher and chamber musician Laurie Rodriguez is the director of both camps. She has been a private teacher with the community school for many years and has directed multiple chamber music camps in Illinois, Utah and Minnesota.

Master class clinician

Jasmine Lin has appeared as soloist with many orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

All campers are required to audition on May 18; auditions begin at 4 p.m.

The deadline for audition sign-up is May 11; submit a CSA Summer registration form with the $15 nonrefundable registration fee.

Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and the recital and should check schedules before registering.

For information about the camps or auditions, or to learn more about the NIU Community School of the Arts, see www.csa.niu.edu or call the office at 815-7531450.

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July 17 Ernie Hendrickson, Americana, folk, blues, country; July 24 - Archtop Brownie, bluesy and jazz, jazzy and blues; July 31 - Illinois Rail, bluegrass; Aug. 7 - Jeff Elbel+Ping, rock and roll.

“Please pass the word on to all of your friends, family and neighbors that the campus is the place to be this summer for the very best in live music,” said

concert organizer Larry Ubben.

Bring a chair or blanket as the benches are sure to fill up soon and come early for a good seat and a meal being served by a different local charitable organization every night starting at 6 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather on Friday nights, the show, with concessions will be presented at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge at the same times.

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Memorial Day events will be held in May

The Phantom Regiment is always a popular entrant in the Leaf River Summer Daze Parade. Come out on Sunday, June 7 to hear the band perform during the parade. Photo supplied

Summer Daze Festival begins June 5 The Leaf River Summer Daze Festival begins on Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. near the Bertolet Memorial Library with the antique tractor and engine show

and the FFA Alumni tractor rodeo.

The Busy Beavers 4-H club will have some challenging games, the Grange will present the Citizen of the

Year Award, and the Lions Club will provide a fireworks display.

Food will be available from the Leaf River Lions Club and Boy Scouts Troop 601.

Check the website for additional information at leafriversummerdaze. org or send an e-mail to lrsummerdaze@gmail. com.

Several Memorial Day events are planned across the area.

The Cranes Grove Cemetery Association will hold a memorial program featuring guest speaker George Buss as Abraham Lincoln on Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at Cranes Grove Cemetery, 1110 E. Borchers Rd., Baileyville.

The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In case of rain, the program will be held at the Baileyville Baptist Church.

The Forreston American Legion Family will hold its annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Forreston Memorial Park.

Everyone is welcome to attend. A free will offering luncheon will follow the ceremony.

The Polo Memorial Day parade will step off on Monday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. from the

corner of Mason and Green Streets.

The parade route goes west to Division Avenue (Ill. 26) and then north to Faimount Cemetery where the ceremony paying tribute to fallen veterans will be held.

Mayor Doug Knapp will be the speaker for the event.

Mt. Morris American Legion Post 143 will host the annual Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Campus Band Shell.

Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient Doug Wean will be the main speaker.

Oregon VFW Post 8739 will hold its Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25.

The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse Square and march to Riverside Cemetery for the ceremony.

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Fit for Life exercising from 9 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Play “500” at 12 p.m.

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

Every Thursday Movinn-Groovin chair exercise dancing at 8 a.m.

Thursdays: Company P practice at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays: Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m.

Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation.

Yoga class started May 13 at 4:30 p.m. and will run for six weeks ending on June 17.

Class fee is $60. Call 9463818 for reservations.

Tuesday, May 26: PASS Potluck at 11 a.m., Speaker will be Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle.

Tuesday, June 23: PASS Potluck at 11 a.m., Speaker is Samantha Harazin on “Keeping the Hard of Hearing Community Connected.”

Thursdays is Community Coffee at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m. Stop in and visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Car and Truck show will be Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Polo.

The day will feature a 50/50 raffle, and food vendors. Dave Palmer and 3D Sound will provide the music and announcing that day. Go to www.poloil.org and click on Chamber of Commerce Car Show for more information.

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 fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1. com to announce a special business celebration.

Call Susie at 815-9463131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Chatter National Nursing Home Week is May 10 – 15, with the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center holding special events each day.

Go to www.poloil.org to download all the daily special events on the events calendar on the home page for each day’s events.

An Ice Cream Social was held on Monday, May 11 with Social music by Dallas Stamberger. On Thursday, May 14, Community Coffee will be at 9:30 a.m. with a special Spanish bar cake being served.

Polo Area Community Theatre will hold auditions for “The Rules of Comedy.”

Auditions will be Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Buffalo Township Town Hall. Everyone high school age and older are welcome to try out.

Our Table Community (PCCC) Meal will be Monday, May 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Faith United

Methodist Church. The Brethren Church and the St. Mary’s is preparing the meal.

All are invited to this free meal.

The Fourth Annual Chandler’s Classic Car Cruise will be Friday, June 5 at Haldane Custom Paint & Body from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is held in memory of Jim Chandler, a local legend in hot rodding and pin striping.

The 142nd Annual Polo community High School Alumni Association Banquet will be Saturday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polo High School gym.

Featured speaker is Aaron Carlock, Class of 2000.

The cost is $14 per person with tickets available from PCHS, First State Bank Shannon/Polo, Davis Insurance and Donna Peugh.

The 2015 Fifth Annual St. Jude Golf Outing, hosted by the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center will be

Saturday, June 6 at the Silver Ridge Golf Course, Oregon.

Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with tee off time at 8 a.m.

The cost is $250 per team of four, or $65 per single player. All proceeds will benefit Chloe’s Promise, St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria, and the Polo RHC Facility Enrichment Program.

Go to www.poloil.org to download a registration form on the event calendar on the home page.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce will be holding Movies in the Louise D. Quick Park on Friday, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24. Movies to be shown will be announced at a later date.

Polo Town & Country Days Festival will be held on June 18 through June 21.

Fireworks will be Thursday, with the parade on Sunday.

Joe Wilson, Jeff’s Refs and the Polo Room will be hosting a celebration on Saturday, June 27 at Chesty P’s Pub beginning at 2 p.m.

The event will honor Chester Puller’s 117th birthday. All benefits go towards the Dark Horse Retreat for Combat veterans.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will hold an ice cream social on Sunday, June 28 at the west side of Millard Deuth Park from 2 to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events.

Tuesdays: Pre-School Storytime from 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 16: Lego Club meets at 1 p.m.

Monday, May 18: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“Everything I Never Told You,” by Celeste Ng. Friday, May 22: Senior Center Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “The Shack,”

by William Paul Young.

Thursday, May 28: Encore Catalog Class from 5 to 6 p.m.

The Polo Area Senior Services Center will be closed from May 14 through May 25 for renovations.

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Former Chadwick man faces felony charges after chase

By Christi Warren Sauk Valley Media A former Chadwick man was in LaSalle County Jail on Monday on more than $125,000 bond after police said he pulled a gun on a Freeport police officer, drawing fire, then fled through four counties Sunday morning.

Alec T. Pulley, 29, faces two charges, one a felony, and others are pending, Freeport police said. He already has a record of multiple felony convictions in Stephenson County.

According to Freeport and

Illinois State Police, officers were dispatched to Circle K, 833 W. Galena Ave., around 9 a.m. on a call about a drunken driver.

Pulley left while officers were telling him to stop, so they followed him and attempted a traffic stop. He refused to stop, and officers continued to follow him.

At one point, he displayed what appeared to be a darkcolored firearm out the driver’s side window.

When he pointed it at the officers a second time, Cpl. Aaron Hass fired “several shots,” Freeport police said in

a news release.

Pulley took off on West South Street and left the city, and “a high-speed chase” lasting more than an hour through Stephenson, Winnebago, Ogle, and LaSalle Counties.

The chase ended when Pulley crashed his car, rolling in the median on Interstate 39 near Mendota, an ISP release said.

The gun, which turned out to be an air pistol, was found at the scene.

Pulley was treated at OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota, then taken to the

jail in Ottawa. He was to be transferred to Stephenson County Jail, Freeport.

The investigations into the officer-involved shooting and the pursuit are being handled by the multi-agency Northwest Illinois Major Case Squad, a task force that provides investigative assistance to its member departments in officer-involved shootings and other high-profile cases.

As is procedure, Hass, an 11-year veteran of the department, is on paid leave pending the outcome of that investigation.

Pulley is facing charges

of aggravated assault and aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer, the latter of which is a felony.

His bond is set at $100,000.

He also is wanted on a Stephenson County warrant for felony theft, which carries a $25,000 bond.

More charges are pending, Freeport police said.

The ISP release referred to Pulley as a Chadwick resident, but according to Chadwick Police Chief Ryan Lambert, Pulley has not lived in the area for several years.

Pulley, also formerly of Freeport and Apple River,

already has multiple felony convictions in Stephenson County: four for burglary, one for theft, and one for possession of a controlled substance.

He also has a number of misdemeanor and traffic convictions in Stephenson, Carroll and JoDaviess counties.

Freeport police officers, sheriff’s deputies from Ogle and Lee counties, and state police troopers from District 1, Sterling, District 15, Downers Grove, and District 16, Pecatonica, were involved in the chase, the ISP said.

These teams were the backbone of the event and the time and talent that they put into their entries were nothing short of outstanding.

We want to acknowledge the sponsors of the event: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, ReMax of Rock Valley, First National Bank of Oregon, Oregon VFW, Alpine Chiropractic, Jen’s Artisan Breads, GH HomeBuilders, Ogle County Farm Bureau, Pinecrest Community, Just Imagine Photography-Designs, Oregon Powerhouse BBQ, DP Website Maintenance, WATT Global Media, Beesing Welding LLC, Kaczmarzyk Agency Inc, Matsock Insurance & Financial Services, The Flower Patch, 3D Sound Company, Heartland Studios, Legacy Prints, Law Offices of Thomas Suits, Maplehurst Farms, Byron Bank and of course Gary and Judy Bocker

for having What’s Cookin’ at their event.

We also want to thank the Oregon Lions Club for their help this year by helping with a Pancake Breakfast earlier in the year and a 50/50 drawing they worked on with Rock River Center. Their manpower when it came to setting up and tearing down the event was very much appreciated.

We look forward to 2016 with hopes of bringing in new teams and sponsors to the event. What’s Cookin’ started off as two cousins chit-chatting around a dining room table and has now turned into an event that Ogle County can support and be proud of. We look forward to another fun event next year.

Diane Palmer and Joyce Bruns, What’s Cookin’ Coordinators Rock River Center

Public Voice Thank you for attending meeting

Dear Editor, Thank you to all Forreston Area Business Association members who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the first Forreston Business Connections meeting at Forreston High School.

There were six different presentations during the meeting addressing topics from the Workforce Development Coalition (WDC) and Certificate of Employability (COE) from Stan Toepfer, Dick Drogosz and Sally Brandt to a brief overview of the array of programs offered through the Whiteside Area Career Center from Assistant Director, Paula Rademacker.

Also present were many high school business

students from Jonathan Schneiderman’s business classes who received a fresh perspective as seen through the eyes of the business world.

This meeting was designed to begin making connections between Forreston High School and the local business community regarding the Certificate of Employability (COE)which WDC sponsors.

The COE is a certificate that high school seniors earn only after meeting rigid standards for three A’s –Academics, Attitude, and Attendance.

Earning this certificate will help graduating seniors have their resume set apart from others.

Employees recognizing these three qualities know that these students are trainable, value the importance of going to work every day, week in and week out, and have the attitude

attributes to work well with other employees in their business.

The future of the Forreston Business Connections is to continue to build relations between school and business and to bridge the world of education and career.

Michael Mandzen Principal Forreston Junior Senior High School

19 teams were at What’s Cookin’ event

Dear Editor, Nineteen teams came to the second annual What’s Cookin’ event that was held at Barnacopia on May 2.

They provided various dishes and recipes that were enjoyed by the 300-plus people who attended.

Gary and Judy Bocker, owners of Barnacopia were delighted to have everyone

there for the event and to look around this one of a kind venue.

Thank you’s go out to the cooking teams that were on hand for the event: 10th Street Cafe’, BerryView Orchard, Big Ed’s BBQ, Cupcake QTTS, First National Bank of Rochelle, Flower Patch, Forreston Seniors, Sean Considine and Headon Meats, Illinois Renewable Energy and Society of Ogle County, Jim Vogeler from Rochelle, Jen’s Artisan Breads, Pet Supplies Plus from Dixon IL, Ogle County representatives Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl and States Attorney Eric Morrow, Supporters of the Mt. Morris Senior Center and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, Steve Benesh & Sons, Stillman BancCorp NA, Dixon Lioness Club, and Watt Global Media from Rockford.

Guest Column

Local government units trying to become less accountable, less transparent to taxpayers

By Dennis DeRossett Executive Director Illinois Press Association

Dennis DeRossett Executive Director Illinois Press Association

of our court system.

Notice of publication in newspapers provides the proven and necessary verification, certification and archiving solution to ensure that individuals’ and taxpayers’ rights are protected and preserved.

Frankly, it’s a process that has worked so well and for so long that those who want to eliminate it or change to another process rarely consider the chaos and disruption to government bodies and to the court system that would take

SPEAKER SERIES

As state government scurries to fill a projected $8 billion deficit in the 2016 fiscal year budget, it would seem to make sense to move beyond successful compromises and proven solutions already in place and instead focus on issues that truly have a significant impact on the state’s finances.

At least you would think so given the seriousness of the fiscal crisis.

But that’s not the case with some elected officials and local government lobbyists who represent the more than 7,000 taxpayer-funded units of government in Illinois.

Behind-the-scenes efforts are currently taking place that would reduce their obligation of accountability and transparency to taxpayers, all under the guise of the state’s financial crisis.

It’s a “smoke-and-mirrors” attempt by local governments at a time of fiscal crisis where Illinois taxpayers would end up on the losing end.

One successful compromise and proven solution that is now in its fifth year of operation is the PublicNoticeIllinois (PNI) website, or www. publicnoticeillinois.com.

PNI is a centralized, aggregated website for all public notices from the state of Illinois, units of local government, and the Illinois court system. It’s a free-access website that is updated daily.

It’s an example of a proven, successful public-private partnership that is already saving taxpayers money and should be supported by elected officials at all levels of government.

Public notices, or legal notices as they are often referred to, are a fundamental component in the foundation of our democracy and of our legal system.

For more than 200 years, newspapers have been paid to print public notices and to serve as the critically important independent third party between units of local government and taxpayers, and have functioned as the official notification system

place without this proper verification, certification, and archiving of public notices and notices of the courts.

PNI was created by state law in 2011 and was approved unanimously by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

Yes, unanimously. Key components of the law called for the creation of a centralized website for public notices that would be managed by Illinois newspapers.

It requires newspapers to upload all notices to PNI after the notices appear in print.

All of this is done at no additional cost to government. No taxpayer money goes toward supporting or managing the public notice website.

With each new session of the Illinois General Assembly, local government lobbyists – whose paychecks are funded largely by your tax dollars – repeatedly push bills to eliminate public notices or remove them from newspapers and PNI in favor of their own individual

websites.

These bills rarely make it out of committee because, frankly, state lawmakers understand that forcing citizens to hunt for notices across 7,000 websites doesn’t make sense.

Actually, it would be about 4,000 websites, as many units of local government still do not have websites.

Such legislation was introduced and failed again earlier this session.

However, local government groups are now using behindthe-scenes tactics to remove public notices from print and from PNI and, instead, have the notices placed on their individual websites.

But, this time they have a new twist: They are claiming that having to be accountable and transparent through the current public notice process is an “unfunded mandate,” and they want to do away with it.

The simple fact is this issue is not about money; it’s about reducing transparency and accountability to taxpayers.

Every year Illinois citizens dutifully fulfill their obligation of paying many

types and amounts of taxes to support these thousands of local government units throughout the state.

Each of these units has an annual operating budget that ranges from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars.

Taxpayer dollars, that is.

It’s not at all about “saving the taxpayers money” because that has already been done successfully through the 2011 legislation and PNI. Local governments will still try to sell it that way, however.

Local government officials should focus on the big-impact issues, allow the proven public notice solution in our state to keep on working, and not spend so much time and taxpayer dollars on how to be less accountable and less transparent.

The IPA, which is based in Springfield, represents more than 500 newspapers throughout Illinois. He can be reached at dderossett@ illinoispress.org.

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What’s Cookin’ draws 300 tasters to the Barnacopia Both cooking teams and tasters were enthusiastic about the third annual What’s Cookin’ held May 2 at Barnacopia. “Nineteen cooking teams came to the barn with so much excitement and left with so much joy and anticipation of coming back for the 2016 event which is being planned for April 16, 2016,� said event organizer Diane Palmer.

More than 300 people turned out to try the many food dishes prepared by the teams who participated.

Sean Considine, Byron, this year’s spokesperson for the event, was on hand sharing his specialty dish.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow and Ogle County Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl were part of Considine’s team. “This team has already talked about coming back next year,� said Palmer. “Teams from Dixon, Sterling, Mt. Morris, Oregon, Forreston — you name it — they were there.�

Many sponsors also came

forward this year to help, she said.

The event is a fundraiser for the Rock River Center, Oregon, which provides transportation and other resources to all county residents. “What’s Cookin’ started in 2014 as a conversation around a kitchen table and has grown to be a great function for all of Ogle County,� Palmer said.

Teams and sponsors can register for next year by going to the What’s Cooking website at www.whatscookin.org.

Forreston Friendship Club members Kathy Frank, Wilam Akins, John Akins, and Alice Akins served the club’s special dip May 2 at What’s Cookin’, a fundraiser for the Rock River Center, Oregon. Photo supplied

Forreston Friendship Club team at What’s Cookin’ The Forreston Senior Friendship Club participated in the second annual What’s Cookin’ held at the Barnacopia on Saturday, May 2.

This happening is a fundraiser for the Ogle County Rock River Center to support the services provided to seniors throughout Ogle County.

The event gives several organizations and individuals an opportunity to showcase

their individual delicacies to a large segment of Ogle County residents while raising funds for a worthy cause.

The Forreston Seniors served a spicy cheeseburger dip appetizer.

It was prepared by Wilma Akins, Janice and Melvin Colberg and Kathy Frank.

Alice Jenkins, John and WIlma Akins and Kathy Frank served the dip on crackers, corn chips and

carrot sticks.

The Forreston Seniors meet at noon the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

The first meeting of the month is held at the First Methodist Church and the second meeting is held at the Faith Lutheran Church.

All Forreston area seniors are invited to attend.

Jane Millar and Bette Kuhn serve up the Wannabe Cowgirls beans to Barb Giese during For more information call the Rock River Center’s What’s Cookin’ event on May 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton Wilma Akins at 815-9382525.

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OES students given flag for father’s sacrifice

By Vinde Wells Editor Two Oregon Elementary students received a meaningful keepsake May 8 when Frontier Communications employees came to school to present them with an Honor and Remember Flag for the loss of their step-father and father.

Fallon Spielman, 8, and Toryn Cain, 6, the children of Brigette Peterson, Oregon, were presented with the flag, a certificate, and several letters in recognition of the sacrifice made by Spc Norman Cain III. Cain, then 22, and two other soldiers died after a roadside bomb exploded on March 15, 2009 near their vehicle in Kot, Afghanistan.

All three were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team out of Woodstock.

Toryn was only a year old when his father died, and Fallon was 3.

Mike Brodzik, who serves on Frontier Communications’ National Veterans Committee said the company plans to present Honor and Remenber Flags to youngsters who have

lost a parent in war in schools through their service area.

The Honor and Remember Flag was created to serve as a national symbol that specifically acknowledges the sacrifice of men and women in the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives for their country in more than two centuries of America’s history.

An honor guard of veterans stood by, holding American flags, for the ceremony.

Family members also turned out for the presentation including Cain’s father Norman Cain Jr., his mother Lisa Otto, and grandmother Joann Cain.

Toryn’s and Fallon’s classmates also attended the ceremony.

“We’re all here today to recognize the significant sacrifice Norman Cain made to our country,” said State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). “That sacrifice lives on today.”

Letters were also read from State Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon), Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois), and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), who were unable to attend.

Brigette Peterson, Oregon, and her children Toryn Cain and Fallon Spielman listen to speakers at a flag presentation ceremony held May 8 and Oregon Elementary School. Frontier Communications employees presented the youngsters with a flag in honor of their father, the late Norman Cain III who was killed while on military duty in Afghanistan. Photo by Vinde Wells

Senior center plans trip to Smokies The Polo Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to the Smoky Mountains in November.

The bus will leave from Polo on Sunday, Nov. 1 and return Saturday, Nov. 7.

The trip includes six nights of lodging, with four consecutive nights in the Smokies, 10 meals, transportation and seven shows.

The group will see four evening shows: Christmas at The Smoky Mountain Opry, Lumberjack Feud Show, The Smith Family Show and the Hatfield-McCoy Show.

Frontier Communications employees Bill Covell and Steve Fry hold the Honor and Remember Flag presented May 8 to Oregon Elementary students Fallon Spielman and Toryn Cain in memory of their father Norman Cain III, who was killed while on active duty in Afghanistan.

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Three morning shows are offered with the trip: Patty Waszak Show, the Blackwoods Morning Variety Show and America’s Hit Parade, “Tis The Season” Show.

Participants will also have free time in downtown Gatlinburg, and a tour of the Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Ky. This cost for the sevenday, six-night trip is $599 per person, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is $779 and triple occupancy is $579 per person.

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Blood drive is May 21 The Oregon Park District will host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 21 at Nash recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Three athletes sign to play at Division III colleges

By Chris Johnson Reporter Three Forreston athletes will continue their careers on the field and on the court in college after signing letters on intent to Division 3 schools last week.

Max Barkalow, Mackenzie Heinz, and Nathan Schneiderman all signed letters May 6 while be supported by friends, family, and coaches.

Barkalow will play football at Central College, Pella, Iowa, Heinz will play volleyball at Illinois College, Jacksonville, and Schneiderman will play baseball at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

“We have three terrific students and athletes that are making a big commitment today,” said high school principal Michael Mandzen.

“It has been a pleasure to watch these individuals display their character on the field and on the court.

With their commitment to excellence and way they conduct themselves, we are confident they are going to provide their new schools their greatness and talents.”

The coaches for each athlete made statements on the work ethic each student had throughout their career in Forreston.

“As coaches ask about our players, someone like Max is easy to talk about,” said head football coach Dennis Diduch. “He did a lot above and beyond and just practicing was not enough.”

Diduch said Barkalow came to the weight room during seventh and eighth grade including coming in on New Year’s Day. “He did the dirty work.

He was an elite running back and linebacker,” said Diduch. “He did what it took to win games. He blocked players. I am looking forward to great stories. He has a great foundation. He will be successful in football but also in school.”

Barkalow thanked everyone for supporting him throughout his football days in Forreston.

“Thank you to the parents.

You guided me throughout high school and taught me how to be a good leader,” said Barkalow. “My friends were always there for me and the administration was supportive. Thank you very much.”

Heinz was a star on the volleyball court as well as being a good basketball player and track athlete.

“This is an opportunity to go out and play,” said retiring volleyball coach Lori Wellington.

Forreston High School’s Max Barkalow, Mackenzie Heinz, and Nathan Schneiderman signed letters of intent on May 6 to play college sports. Barkalow will play football at Central College, Heinz will play volleyball at Illinois College, and Schneiderman will play baseball at the University of Dubuque. Here, they are pictured with family members after the signing. Photo by Chris Johnson

“Congratulations on your career. Her leadership and work ethic got her where she is at.”

Wellington said Heinz never settled with just playing the game and that she always wanted to improve.

“She wants to be the best in everything she does,” said Wellington. “She has had success on the courts and in the classroom.”

Heinz was appreciative of the support she has received

during high school.

“Thank you for making this past four years amazing,” Heinz said. “Thank you to my family for always being there. and asking how I did.”

The final athlete to sign is still in the middle of a season.

Scheiderman is a star pitcher for the ForrestonPolo baseball team.

“Congratulations to all three of you,” said baseball head coach Kyle Zick. “It is

a great privilege to be here talking to you.”

Zick said the baseball team is still playing.

“I don’t want to make that head big,” said Zick.

“He is by far one of the greatest pitchers we have had. He is averaging two strikeouts an inning. That is an unbelievable stat in high school.”

Zick said Schneiderman is the guy that goes about his business and does the little

things.

“He is not the loudest guy,” said Zick.

Scheiderman made sure to point out that Forreston has a good coaching staff.

“I want to thank the coaches,” said Scheiderman.

“We have a wonderful coaching staff throughout the programs. I want to thank my family and my friends.

Without them I would not be here.”

Regional action begins Monday When the IHSA Class 2A softball and baseball regionals start next week, teams will see plenty of familiar faces.

Oregon,Forreston, Byron, Stillman Valley, and West Carroll have been assigned to the same regionals this year.

Baseball Oregon Regional

Forreston’s Katie Person keeps her eye on the ball as she get a hit May 7 against Milledgeville. Photo by Chris Johnson

Track sectional will be in Oregon

By Andy Colbert Reporter

Baseball’s regional action will kick off in Oregon on Monday, May 18 when Oregon hosts West Carroll at 4:30 p.m.

The winner of this game will play number one seed Forreston on Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. in Oregon during the second game of the regional.

Stillman Valley and Byron will play on Thursday, May 21 at 4:30 during the third game of the regional.

The championship game on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. will be between the winners of the second and third games.

The winner of the Oregon regional will advance to the Byron Sectional where they will take on the winner of the Aurora Christian Regional on Monday, May 27 at 4 p.m.

The sectional championship is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m.

Augustana College is the site for the super-sectional this year and is scheduled for Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Softball Byron Regional

Softball action also begins next Monday and features the same schools.

West Carroll opens the Byron Regional against Forreston on Monday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. This game will be played at West Carroll.

The winner of this game will play in Byron on Tuesday, May 19 when they face number one seed Stillman Valley at 4:30 p.m.

Following this game Byron and Oregon will take the field at 7 p.m.

The winners of Tuesday’s game will square off for the regional title on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m.

Morrison will be the site of the sectional this year and the winner of the Byron Regional will play the winner of the Princeton Regional on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m.

The sectional championship game will be played on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m.

Illinois Central College in East Peoria will host the super-sectional game on Monday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m.

At the Oregon 1A sectional Friday, Sarah Lauer will have a chance to become Oregon’s first 4-time sectional champ since Allison Kereven (20052008) in the shot put.

The Oregon Sectional will begin at 4 p.m. with field events and preliminaries of the 100 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles, heat 1 of the 3200 meter run, and 200 meter dash.

There will then be a 30-minute break before the finals begin. The order of events will then be: 3200 relay, 400 relay, Heat 2 of the 3200 run, 100 hurdles finals, 100 dash, 800 run, 800 relay, 400, 300 low hurdles, 1600 run, 200 finals, and 1600 relay.

The Illinois High School Association has set admission Polo-Forreston’s Jessica Anderson, right, stretches out to hand the baton to Courtney at $5.

Forreston’s Rebecca Wilken throws the ball to a Wolf as they compete in the 4x100 Tuesday afternoon in Rochelle during the Ogle Turn to B2 teammate to record an out May 7 during a game against County Track Meet. Photo by Chris Johnson

Milledgeville. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Cardinals clinch the NUIC East title with 9-6 win The Cardinals clinched the NUIC East title with a win at home May 7 over Milledgeville.

Forreston took control with a six-run fourth inning to beat the Missiles. 9-6.

Richie Bartnick singled, doubled and drove in three runs for Forreston-Polo (25-5, 14-0), and Caleb Poffenberger and Wyatt Kerchner also had RBIs. Jacob Cunningham struck out five and walked two in six innings of six-hit ball, allowing three runs.

Milledgeville scored three runs in the top of the seventh, but the rally ultimately came up short. Blake Kappes started and pitched four innings, with Harrison

Schmidt pitching the last two.

On Saturday, the Cards swept Lena.

The Cardinals won the opener 6-3, then took the nightcap 5-3 in an NUIC crossover doubleheader on the road.

Jacob Cunningham had two hits, two runs and three RBIs in Game 1, and Braxton Stamm also drove in three runs. Austin Groshans had three hits and scored twice, with Wyatt Patterson going five innings for the win, and Richie Bartnick striking out three in two innings of hitless, scoreless relief.

Mitchell Bratina struck out eight in six strong innings in Game 2, and

Forreston’s Nathan Schneiderman secures the catch to record an out against Milledgeville May 7. Photo by Chris Johnson

Caleb Poffenberger pitched a perfect seventh. Nathan Schneiderman had three

hits and an RBI, and Matt Carlson drove in a run.

Boys track sectional will be in Byron From B1 Teams competing are: Byron, Crystal Lake (Faith Lutheran), Dakota, Elgin (E. Academy), Elgin (Harvest Christian Academy), Elgin (St. Edward), Hebron (Alden-H.), Lena-Winslow), Oregon, Pearl City, Pecatonica, Polo-Forreston, Rockford (Christian Life), Rockford (Lutheran), South Beloit, and Stockton.

Qualifiers for the state meet will compete May 21-23 at the state Forreston’s Braxton Stamm takes a pitch May 7 at home meet in Charleston, which is held at against Milledgeville. The Cardinals won the game to Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field. clinch the NUIC East title. Photo by Chris Johnson

The Polo-Forreston boys team will compete at the Byron Sectional on Friday, May 22.

Teams assigned to that sectional are: AFC, Byron, Crystal Lake (Faith Lutheran), Dakota, Elgin (Harvest Christian Academy), Hebron (Alden-H.), Hinckley (H.-Big Rock), Kirkland (Hiawatha), Lena-Winslow, Oregon, Pearl City, Pecatonica, PoloForreston, Rockford (Christian Life), Rockford (Lutheran), Savanna (West Carroll), Shabbona (Indian Creek), and South Beloit.

Polo-Forreston’s Jesse Ditzler clears the The boys state tournament is May bar during the pole vault competition May 28-30 also at EIU in Charleston.

5 in Rochelle. Photo by Chris Johnson

Sports Column Cultural differences from 1962

By Andy Colbert Reporter Time for some wildly random thoughts: While watching a rerun of the “Leave it to Beaver” show, I was struck with cultural difference between

then and now. This particular episode dealt with how Beaver and few of his pals were going to snub their nose at the establishment by wearing casual clothing instead of suits and ties to their football banquet.

Beaver followed through on that plan, but his buddies chickened out and dressed in suit and tie instead.

Uncomfortable as the lone dissenter, Beaver regretted his decision. However, the

day was saved when Mr. Cleaver showed up with Beaver’s suit, intuitively sensing the mistake Beaver was making.

How times have changed from that episode, originally aired Oct. 4, 1962.

Sports banquets also used to be a much bigger deal than they are now. Often, they would be held an actual banquet hall with an outside keynote speaker brought in.

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Another cultural difference in how sports banquets are handled deals with sexism.

As a high school football player in Virginia in the 1970s, Mark Herman, color analyst for Hawk football, related to me how the cheerleaders would act as waitresses for the football players during the meal.

That chauvinistic attitude wasn’t all that uncommon in all parts of the country.

About the same time Mark was attending his football banquets, girls track was just starting up in Illinois and I remember girls from Rochelle asking why they couldn’t pole vault.

I didn’t have an answer for them, but theorized that girls did not have the necessary muscle development and wouldn’t be strong enough to be able to propel themselves from the pole over the crossbar. That’s not just chauvinism, but chauvinism was twist of ignorance thrown in.

In the first year of the girls state track meet (1973), one of the events was the 50yard dash and there was no such thing as the 100 or 300 hurdles, triple jump, 3,200 or aforementioned pole vault.

It was as if girls were

delicate creatures and let’s not tax their bodies too much. Eventually, all those events were added, with the vault being the lone hold out until the 2001 IHSA meet.

Now, girls pole vault is one of the hottest events in all of track worldwide.

Getting back to school sport banquets, did you know the rock stars of their generation were the 1952 Hebron basketball team?

After winning the state title in a 1-class system, that team was in huge demand to be guests of honor at various high school basketball banquets around the state.

By today’s standards, but athletically and cultural, it was a phenomenon unimaginable.

Here’s something else that would be totally out of place at a high school basketball game, but quite common in the 1970s. Many a pep band would play the Budweiser theme song, “When You’ve Said Budweiser, You’ve Said It All”, during warm-ups.

Today, it would be viewed as promoting drinking and forbidden.

Back then, it was considered harmless and certainly a much better alternative to the lame “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown”, also often played a 1970s pep band.

And recently, I stumbled upon a radio interview with a woman from the IHSA version of Wisconsin

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sports. She talked about how participation in girls basketball is down across the state.

As one of pioneers of girls high school basketball in Wisconsin decades ago, she spoke of the great desire players of her time had and how they had to overcome things like chauvinism and not having proper equipment, practice facilities or equipment.

She surmised that today’s high school basketball players no longer have the same desire to play as much because everything has been handed to them.

That compelling hunger to compete has been quelled.

Just as telling is this quote from an area coach when lamenting the lack of kids out for his sport, “We’ve reached the point when we (coaches) want it more than the kids do.”

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Pheasant chicks released with

help from park district, students

By Earleen Hinton General Manager

studying biodiversity and outdoor education.

The Chinese ringneck pheasants were cared for by Barnhart prior to the release.

“We received the chicks when they were two days old and now they’re five and one-half weeks old and we are releasing them,” he said.

Barnhart had two students carry the caged pheasants into the woods and all the students then watched the pheasants leave the cage… some with Barnhart’s assistance.

“How many people here could live out in the open?

We’d just drop you off in the middle of big open field and let you fend for yourself?

You wouldn’t last very long would you? You’d need a house, you need a habitat and so do pheasants,” said Barnhart.

The chicks eventually exited the cage and dispersed into the woodland area.

“See how well they blend in? That’s the natural way,” Barnhart said.

He encouraged students to help sustain natural areas when they become adults.

“When you guys get older and you own property have some native habitat for animals,” he said. “They Sixth grade students Angel Chavez and Colton Manser carry the crate with 45 Chinese need habitat, they need a ringneck pheasant chicks prior to releasing them south of Fairgrounds Park on home.”

Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon Park District’s John Barnhart encourages the pheasant chicks to leave their cage as sixth graders Leah Waters and Madyson Clark watch.

Above, a Chinese ringneck pheasant jumps onto a bush while at left, another walks away during a release by the Oregon Park District on Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon sixth grade students were able to watch and participate in the release of 45 pheasant chicks on Tuesday.

John Barnhart, natural resource manager for the Oregon Park District, gave a brief explanation on flora and fauna and ecosystems before having students from Nate Rogers’ and Mike Ellis’ classes help release the chicks into the wild south of Fairgrounds Park.

The classes have been

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

May 5 Breanna Hansen, 26, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hansen sentenced her to 24 months

probation and 116 days imprisonment.

She must submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments.

She must pay at $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, and $100 lab fee.

Counts of possession of methamphetamine and obstructing identification

were dismissed per a plea agreement.

on a petition to revoke.

Gonzalez’s bond was set at $5,000 pending a May 6 court appearance.

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May 6 Jamie Mancillas, 39, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call May 18.

May 8 Christopher Texas, 27, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated

battery, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hansen sentenced him to 30 months probation and 150 days imprisonment.

He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing. He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments.

He must pay a $100 fine,

$750 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $25 to Shining Star, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

One count of aggravated battery was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Rochelle, aggravated battery (2 counts)/disarming a peace officer/threatening a public official, status June 19.

Matthew Plumley, 31, Rochelle, child pornography (3 counts), status June 5.

Cheyanne Patton, 22,

Kenneth Turner, 23, Loves Park, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (2 counts), status May 14.

KSB Hospital in Dixon where he was treated for minor cuts and injuries. He was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

license suspended. Schaff was released on a $5,000 recognizance bond and was scheduled to appear in court on May 11.

Ignacio Milan, 43, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Milan’s full cash bond was set at $2,099 pending a court appearance.

Earl R. Richards, 31, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery.

His bond was set at $100,000 pending a May 11 court appearance.

alcohol, no seat belt, expired registration, and failure to notify the Illinois Secretary of State of an address change.

Fiene was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date.

Ashley Beck, 30, Polo, for was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Beck posted $191 as a full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

At 9:10 p.m., deputies stopped a green Chrysler in the 18000 block of East. Ill. 64 for no plate light.

After a short investigation, Christy L. Fiene 39, Savanna, was arrested for driving while license suspended and on a valid warrant from Boone County for failure to appear.

Fiene also received citations for no insurance, illegal transportation of

Lesa Johnson, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated arson, 402 conference May 22.

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

May 4 Amy M. Glover, 38, Chadwick, was arrested at 6:59 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 9000 block of N. Ill. 26. Glover was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date.

May 5 John DeClerck, 44, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for retail theft of motor fuel. He posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear appear in court on May 22.

Autumn Zeisler, 27, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Zeisler’s full cash bond was set at $2,965 pending a May 6 court appearance.

May 6 Freddy N. Varela, 34 Rochelle, was arrested at 1:43 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the

At approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 8,500 block of S. Ill. 2.

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Quincy McDivitt, 21, Prophetstown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to reduce speed.

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May 7 Jason A. Edwards, 42, Stillman Valley, was arrested at 5:42 a.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop at the intersection of Meridian Road and Kishwaukee Road. Edwards was transported to the Ogle County jail where he posted bond and was released.

May 8 Randall R. Schaff, 59, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while

May 9 At 5:02 p.m., deputies stopped a red Dodge Magnum at Mulford Road and Ill. 64, and after a short investigation Amanda B. Cockrell 29, Davis Junction, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

Justin D. Cockrell, 27, Davis Junction, was also arrested on a valid failure to appear warrant from Ogle County.

Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were being held in lieu of bond.

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County Record Sheriff Arrests From B3 At 10:06 p.m., deputies stopped a red Ford Ranger in the 11000 block of N. Ill. 26 for driving in the wrong lane.

After a short investigation, Kyle A. Kraft, 31, Forreston, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

Kraft also received

citations for improper lane use and no insurance.

Kraft was then transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held in lieu of bond.

Giorgio G. Herrera, 24, Rockford, was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants.

He was being held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

www.oglecountynews.com May 10 At 7:26 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop on Ill. 38 just into Lee County.

After an investigation, Irma Loera, 49, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Loera was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was being held in lieu of bond.

May 11 Nicholas

Adams,

32,

Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Adams posted $100 full cash for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 29.

Gabriel A. Borrego, 19, Kewanee, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to register. Borrego posted 10% of a$10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.

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Connie Hermes, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Hermes posted 10% of a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 3.

Derek Stivers, 29, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Stivers’ full cash bond was set at $720.50 pending a May 12 court appearance.

Brian Roop, 30, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Roop’s full cash bond was set at $4,039 pending a May 12 court appearance.

Jerry A. Early, 62, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Early’s full cash bond was set at $840 pending a May 12 court appearance.

of the Mt. Morris Sewing Club from 1933 to present.

Marian loved family reunions, holidays, cross country trips, her home town, Wrigley Field, and autumn excursions to nearby states.

A passionate Cubs fan, she was excited about and cheered on the 2015 team.

She holds a special place in the hearts of family and friends.

She was the loving wife of William Gray; mother of Sally and Nancy; grandmother of Sean; sister of Robert, Maurice, Helen, Rebecca and Richard McNett; sister and daughter-in-law; aunt to her dear nieces, nephews and their children; close friend to many; and best friends with

her sweet pug, Nomar.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, siblings, and many close friends.

The memorial service were held on May 12 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt, Mt. Morris, with Rev. Dwight Stewart officiating.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

The family thanks Serenity Home and Hospice for their excellent home care.

Memorials have been established to Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris Public Library, Serenity Home and Hospice and to the Mt. Morris Campus Fountain, in care of the Village of Mt. Morris.

his life, Janice Berends in Freeport on July 15, 1950.

Forreston became their home where they raised their daughters, enjoyed the support of their church and shared many hours of laughter with friends and family.

Albert worked on the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad for 43 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Gardening, fishing, woodworking, and playing his mandolin or accordion were his passions.

Many will remember Bert for his kind generosity of sharing his garden goodies.

Surviving are his daughters, Joan, Freeport, and Jean, Minneapolis, Minn.; niece, Peggy Duncan, Fort Mills, S.C.; and nephews, Charles Berends,

Memphis, Tenn., and Robert Snapp, Austin, Texas.

We extend a special thank you to “his girls” Deb and Teresa for their care over the years and the many family friends for all their support and kindness.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice; parents; brother and sisterin-law, Gerald and Ruth Snapp; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Emerson and Ruth Berends; and niece, Nancy Berends.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Graveside services were scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at White Oak Cemetery, Forreston.

Obituaries Lyman F. Erickson Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, Warsaw, Ind., formerly of the Baileyville area, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Aug. 28, 1926, the son of Albin and Winnidel (Drake) Erickson.

Lyman was a pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, Pa., Calvary Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, S.D., Bethel Bible Church, Argyle, Iowa, Aulds Chapel, Monroe, La., and most recently preached at Grace Village Assisted Living in Winona Lake, Ind., until August of 2014.

Lyman was a member of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America and the American Legion of Watertown, S.D. Lyman married Beulah Case and later Rosalyn

Timblin.

Both wives preceded him in death.

He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Force.

Survivors include his three sons, David Erickson, Baltimore, Md., John (Marcia) Erickson, Warsaw, Ind., and Tim (Shelby) Erickson, Mukwonago, Wis.; two step-sons, John (Betty) Engle, Pennsylvania, and Robert Engle, Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Robert

Erickson, Sioux Falls, S.D.; one sister, Marilyn Cole, Chicago; six grandchildren, Jonathan Erickson, Indiana, Daniel Erickson and Diana Erickson, both of Illinois, Joseph Erickson, Indiana, Abigail Erickson, Japan, Hailey Erickson and Blair Erickson, both of Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; one sister, June Crook; and one brother, Larry Erickson.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at Baileyville Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Replogle officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.

Burial will be in Cranes Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

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(Diana) Speck, Oregon, and Mary (Cliff) Jensen, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; grandchildren, Camilla Speck, Benjamin Speck, Matthew Speck, Kathryn

Speck, Grace Jenson, and Connor Jensen.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, and sister, Patricia Lund.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, with the Rev. Michael Hoffman pastor of the Oregon Church of God officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 6 to 8 p.m.

A memorial fund has been established for the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, Dixon.

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From 1956-60 he attended George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. From 1960-62, he did his internship and residency in general medicine at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Tulare County Hospital, Tulare, Calif., respectively.

In 1962, he began his medical practice in Fox Lake, Wis., in partnership with Dr. William Duxbery.

In 1964, Dr. Snook relocated to Beaver Dam and worked in partnership with Dr. Robert Taake for 10 years.

For the next 13 years, he was in solo practice, retiring in 1987.

In 1987, he moved with his family to Greenville, S.C. for five years.

During that time, Dr. Snook began work as a locum tenens physician, serving in Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for the next 13 years.

During his years of medical practice in Beaver Dam, he was a member of the Dodge County Medical Society and the State Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Practice, and the American Medical Society.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior during his teenage years.

As a physician, Dr. Snook brought many individuals into the human family; as a Christian he encouraged

those around him to join God’s family.

In service to the Lord, he volunteered at Maranatha University.

In 1990, he spent nine weeks with a medical mission team in Haiti.

In 2002, he was a member of a medical mission team to Yap and Woleai Atoll in the western Pacific.

He was an active, longtime member of Bible Baptist Church, Beaver Dam, serving as a deacon for many years.

He and his wife established a ministry to the hearing impaired at the church.

In 2013, Dr. and Mrs. Snook became charter members of Harmony Baptist Church, a new work.

Dr. Snook was on the board of directors of Bible Tracts, Inc., an international organization headquartered in Normal, serving as an emeritus board member at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadyne; a daughter and son-in-law, Anastasia and Scott Brokiewicz; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Brandon Snook and Katheryn Snook; two sisters, Jane Beard, and Mary Rubnitz; a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Ronald Messer and Patricia Messer; a brother-in-law, Russell Krause; a sister-inlaw, Barbara Messer; seven grandchildren, Morgan and Peyton Brokiewicz, Caydon, Anneka, Gwendolyn, Isobel, and Elliot Snook; numerous nieces and nephews,

Joan K. Speck Joan K. Speck, 81, Oregon, died on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

She was born Oct. 14, 1933 in Elmhurst, the daughter of John and Florence (DeWolf) Binger.

Joan graduated from Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn, in the Class of 1951.

She married Bernard E. “Ben” Speck on Sept. 18, 1954 in Glen Ellyn.

She liked to restore antiques.

She is survived by her three children, Eric Speck, Viroqua, Wis., Robert

Dr. William Snook Dr. William Snook, beloved physician, 87, joined that great cloud of witnesses as described in Hebrews 12 on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

He was born July 30, 1927 in Streator, to Harry Guilford Snook and Lucile Gibler Snook.

The family lived in Chicago, then moved to Freeport, where he entered Freeport High School in 1941. From 1942-43, his family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where his father worked as a draftsman at the Naval Air Station.

The family returned to Freeport in 1944, and he graduated from Freeport High School in 1945, and then served in the Army in Panama from 1945-47.

He graduated from the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy in 1952.

While at the university, he was a member of the Iowa Track Team and the Iowa Cross Country Team.

According to Track & Field Monthly, “Snook’s 9:59 time for the two-mile run is the country’s best.” Later in 1949 at a NCAA meet, his time was 9:39.

From 1952-56, he was a pharmacist at Emmett Drug Company, Freeport.

In 1954, he was the Freeport Jaycee’s Young Man of the Year.

In 1955, he married Bernadyne Messer from Polo; they were sweethearts and partners for 60 years.

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Marian E. Gray Lifelong Mt. Morris resident Marian Elizabeth Gray, 98, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at home amidst the love of her family.

She was born to Walter and Sarah McNett on Jan. 31, 1917.

She was a member of the Mt. Morris High School Class of ’35, National Honor Society, Pepster’s president, and always a Mounder.

Marian was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church and the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

She was employed by Kable Printing and Watt Publishing.

She was a lifetime member

Albert E. Snapp Albert E. Snapp, 90, Forreston, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the University of Minnesota Hospital.

He was born to Edward and Ruby (Black) Snapp at his grandparents’ home in Mud Creek near Oregon.

Albert graduated from Forreston High School in 1943.

He served in World War II from August of 1943 to January of 1946 where he fought in Luzon, the Philippines, with the 25th Infantry Division.

Albert was a Purple Heart recipient.

He was among the first troops to land in Japan after the signing of the peace treaty. There he led a detail to decommission the Japanese air fleet.

Albert married the love of

Wallace G. Steed

including Drs. Stephen and Betty Messer; and two godchildren, Julie Riemer and Lisa O’Neal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sally Krause; two brothersin-law, Douglas Rubnitz and Norman Messer; and one nephew, Kevin Lawver.

A funeral service was held May 11 at Harmony Baptist Church, N8954 County Rd. W, Beaver Dam, Wis., with Rev. Peter Ostrander officiating.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam. Memorials in William’s name may be directed to Bible Tracts Inc., PO Box 188, Bloomington, IL 61702 or Harmony Baptist Church, N8954 County Road W, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.

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Wallace G. Steed, 91, Oregon, departed earth on Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, to join his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife and sweetheart Lois.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Chicago, the son of John and Ethel Steed.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1943-1946 in the South Pacific – New Guinea, Luzon, and the Philippines.

After returning from the service, Wally lived in Mt. Morris until 1954, then moved to Rockford and worked as a trucker for Piggly Wiggly, then to Milan to work for Eagle Foods where he married Fran Ellis.

Upon retiring in 1982, he was presented with the achievement award of “One Million Miles” with no accidents or violations.

They then moved to Mesa, Ariz., to join family and friends and where Fran died in 1997.

Wally then moved to Oregon in 1999 and married

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Forreston, or the Disabled American Veterans.

Lois Lizer, a dear and great friend of many years; she died in 2008.

He was a life member of Oregon VFW Post 8739, American Legion Post 0143, Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, and St. Bride’s Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Richard) Westfall, Colona; sons, Bill and Mike; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, all of the Quad Cities area; and sister, Audrey Banks, Arizona.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

Memorials in Wally’s name may be made for the mentally challenged at Individual Advocacy Group, 4366 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, IL 61244.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements.

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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, and the price of the transfer.

Gary Haenitsch, quit claim deed to Nationwide Property Restoration, LLC, property in Buffalo Township, no address given.

Gary Haenitsch, quit claim deed to Ashley Haye, 504 N. Thomas Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township.

Jerome J. Michalak, Sr., and Patricia A. Michalak, quit claim deed to Jerome J. Michalak, Sr., and Patricia A. Michalak, 3416 E. Whitaker Rd., Byron, Marion Township.

May 1 Sterling Federal bank, warranty deed to Clea D. Green, 404 W. Dixon, Polo, Buffalo Township, $25,000.

Doris A. Ferb and Gary J. Ferb, warranty deed to Randy R. Cropp and Marian E. Cropp, 1202 Koontz Place, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $127,000.

May 4 Michael A. Cavazos and Amanda M. Cavazos, warranty deed to Steven F. Moring and Amy J. Moring, 10069 W. Ill. 72, Forreston, Forreston Township, $175,000.

Theresa I. Regner, warranty deed to Benjamin Boyden, 107 Amber Dr.,

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

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Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $100,000.

Christine Johnson, warranty deed to Steve A. Litterall, Jr., and Jessica R. Litterall, 105 N. Main St., Kings, White Rock Township, $70,000.

Stillman Banccorp, warranty deed to Monroe Center Properties, LLC, 200 Main St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $49,900.

Danny S. White and Danae D. White, warranty deed to John Gonzales and Kristi A. Gonzales, 5447 S. Mill Pond Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $165,000.

Anthony R. Berg, quit claim deed to First Choice Rentals, LLC, 8689 N. River Dr., Byron, Byron Township.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Inc., warranty deed to Allison R. Sproule and Chris J. Sproule, 1268 Everett Lane., Byron, Byron

Township, $240,370.

Robert A. Falk, warranty deed to Christopher M. Paulus, 316 E. Fourth St., Byron, Byron Township, $84,750.

Ryan R. Roberts and Cara M. Roberts, warranty deed to Stephan Northrup and Zandra Northrup, 9547 Woodgate Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $265,000.

Laurie L. Jackson and Christopher A. Jackson, warranty deed to Jason E. Bussan, 501 S. Garfield St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $90,000.

Lynda L. Sassaman, Lynda L. Potts, and Lynda L. Lawson, quit claim deed to Celia Arrendondo, property on River Road, Rochelle, no address given, Flagg Township.

May 5 Scot P.

Swanson

and

Yuejun Swanson, warranty deed to John H. Cook and Charis Cook, 7176 E. McCormick Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $195,870.

Kathy A. Hines, warranty deed to Zachary Kein, 4991 S. Ridge Rd., Oregon, Pine Creek Township, $73,000.

Dr. Kenneth W. Kaufman and Lynn N. Kaufman, warranty deed to Roger E. Martin and Patricia C. Martin, 4600 W. James St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $215,500.

Union Savings Bank, warranty deed to Robert J. Markle, 210 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $72,000.

Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to Shawn P. Long and Lesley K. Long, 402 N. McKendrie St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $45,000.

Michael D. Morningstar, warranty deed to Rhonda R. Riesselman, 405 S. 10th St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $58,000.

Jodi K. Stewart, warranty deed to Michelle L. Dorty, 107 S. Prairie Ct., Forreston, Forreston Township, $114,500.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to David J. Thomas and Genna M. Thomas, 103 N. Roy Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $64,900.

Ogle County Sheriff, Colleen H. Adams, Alfred R. Carruthers, Rowdy P. Adams, and New Star Discovery, sheriff’s deed to Sean M. Adams and Rebecca A. Adams, 924 Crest Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $90,600.

one 13-year-old female juvenile into limited custody for the offense of being a runaway. The juvenile was released into her parent’s custody, along with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for juvenile delinquency.

Logan A. Miller, 28, DeKalb, was issued a citation at 6:28 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 500 block of E. Washington Street.

and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for May 4 through May 10.

with an expired registration.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of W. Washington Street.

May 4 At 3:30 p.m., police took a report of a hit and run that occurred on 4/30/15 at some point after 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Second Street involving a parked 2012 Hyundai belonging to Emily E. Elliott, 21, Oregon, and an unknown vehicle.

Anyone who may have any information on this please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-7322162.

May 5 Aurelio Gallardo-Lopez, 44, Sterling, was issued a citation at 10:45 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving.

This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. Fourth Street.

David A. Head, 25, Chana, was issued a citation at 9:20 p.m. for operating a vehicle

May 6 Police investigated a traffic crash that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. in the 300 – 400 block of W. Washington Street involving a 2002 Chrysler driven by Dorothy O. Ulferts, 87, Oregon, and a 2011 Lexus driven by Nancy J. Ryder,

70, Oregon. No citations were issued.

May 7 Michael L. Stenli, 45, Lanark, was arrested at 8:35 a.m. on two outstanding warrants.

Stenli was transported to the Ogle County jail.

At 3:50 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Super Value parking lot located at 204 N. Fourth Street involving a 2000 Jeep driven by Michael L. Pearce, 56, Oregon, and a 2005 Chevrolet driven by Diana L. McDaniels, 46. No citations were issued.

May 8 Randall

P.

Masterson,

66, Rochelle, was issued a citation at 8:30 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of E. Washington Street.

Larry K. Wilson, 69, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. Fourth Street.

May 9 Luis Romo-Alcarez, 29, Sterling, was issued a citation at 5 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Nine parking tickets and 16 verbal/written warnings were issued from May 4 through May 10.

May 10 At 4:42 p.m., police took

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations

General calls through dispatch May 4-10 Checking a Subject/Vehicle ............ 4 Citizen Complaints....... 9 Juvenile Complaint ...... 1 Animal Complaints ...... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ............... 6 Vehicle/Building Lockout ........................ 4 Disturbance / Domestic ...................... 1 Ambulance/Other Department Assist ........ 2 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window........... 2 Traffic Stops............... 21

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County Record Property Transfers From B6 May 6 Shirley Ulman, quit claim deed to Shirley Ulman and Steven Ulman, property in Polo, no address given, Buffalo Township.

David A. DeRosso, Michele S. DeRosso, and Michele S. Carter, warranty deed to Michael Carter and Colleen Carter, 919 W. Blackhawk Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $98,077.45.

Matthew P. Pendergrass and Jamie P. Pendergrass, warranty deed to Robert P. Goley and Amber L. Goley, 8649 Bluejay Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $186,000.

Laurie A. Burnworth, warranty deed to Donald A. Carter and Christina F. Carter, 3613 E. Oak Grove Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $272,000.

Kenneth E. Norup and Dana J. Norup, warranty deed to Kip E. Norup, 2104 E. Ill. 72, Leaf River, Byron Township, $156,250.

Scott C. Pfeiffer, warranty deed to Rickey L. Reed and Leota L. Reed, 545 Westfield Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $162,500.

Andrew Reiss and Kimberly Reiss, warranty deed to James G. Welander, 5376 Harlan Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $93,500.

First Choice Rentals, LLC, warranty deed to Thomas E. Felker, 414 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $215,000.

First Choice Rentals, LLC, warranty deed to Thomas E. Felker, 412 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $305,000.

Allen W. Bettner, warranty deed to Kristina J. Watts, 803

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.

Joseph R. Simmons, 22, Davis Junction, reckless driving, violation of license class, May 4, 2015 (May 28, 2014), both charges dismissed per state motion.

Brooklyn M. Kretsinger, 28, Byron, expired registration, May 6, 2015 (April 4, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Travis J. Barry, 24, Oregon, no valid registration, May 6, 2015 (April 3, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Joel B.D. Brantner, 23, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 5, 2015 (April 7, 2015), $120.

Seth I. Avery, 16, Mt. Morris, unlicensed, May 6, 2015 (April 6, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Cody M. Streeter, 17, Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, May 6, 2015 (April 19, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Amber D. Tucker, 20, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 5, 2015 (April 21, 2015), $160.

Paul A. Goetzka, 45, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 7, 2015 (April 20, 2015), $175.

Linda K. Falk, 54, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, May 4, 2015 (April 17, 2015), $120.

Seth J. Grennan, 34, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 5, 2015 (April 25, 2015), $175.

Michael J. Fallon, 33, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, May 5, 2015 (May 2, 2015), $120.

David A. Head, 25, Chana, no valid registration, May 5, 2015 (May 4, 2015), $120.

Passport & FOID Photos 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon 815-732-6166

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May 14, 2015, Page B7

www.oglecountynews.com

S. Fifth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $66,500.

Kevin B. Weigmann and Gina R. Weigmann, warranty deed to Jonathan Van Dyck and Anna Van Dyck, 302 S. Third St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $210,000.

Kenneth D. Alberts and Kenneth E. Alberts, Jr., warranty deed to Lance Headon, Cassandra LarueHeadon, and Cassandra Larue Headon, property

on Hickory Ridge Dr., no address given, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $85,000.

Francis L. Dempsey, Jr., and Louzada Dempsey, warranty deed to Zebulon Lappin and Kamaryn Lappin, 7824 W. Renee Rue, Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $185,00.

Todd Elliott, warranty deed to Callie M. Davis and Kyle S. McMullen, 5824 N. Fair Oaks Dr., Davis

Junction, Monroe Township, $154,000.

Hill Properties, LLC, warranty deed to Thomas E. Lynch and Elizabeth A. Lynch, 804 S. Seventh St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $130,000.

Douglas Gilbert, warranty deed to James Morris and Brooklyn Wilcox, 8247 N. Meadowlark Lane, Stillman Valley, Scott Township, $136,500.

Jacob C. Hubbard, warranty deed to Robert D. Delarosa, 508 S. Second St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $40,000.

Susan A. Lehuta, warranty deed to Chad D. Wicker, 2782 E. Ill. 64, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $158,000.

Duane L. Capes, Lonnie D. Capes, Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Scot Watson, 222 Platte Dr.

Dixon, Taylor Township, $1,000.

Harry L. McWherter, trustee, Darelyn L. McWherter, trustee, Harry L. McWherter, living trust, and Darelyn L. McWherter, living trust, quit claim deed to Malinda A. McWherter, trustee, and Harry L. McWherter, irrevocable standby trust, 5920 E. McGregor Rd., Byron, Byron Township.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Source of Drinking Water

POLO

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and IL1410450 bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some December 31, 2014 cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances This report is intended to provide you with important resulting from the presence of animals or from human information about your drinking water and the efforts made by activity. the water system to provide safe drinking water.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and The source of drinking water used by bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and POLO is Ground Water wildlife.

For more information regarding this report contact: Name

Mike Mumford

Phone

(815) 946- 3514

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Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban drinking water than the general population. storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. water runoff, and residential uses.

These people should seek advice about drinking water Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic from their health care providers. EPA/CDC and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of of industrial processes and petroleum production, and infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial can also come from gas stations, urban storm water contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking runoff, and septic systems.

Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

This report will not be individually mailed to customers, however a copy is available at City Hall upon request.

Polo City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The public is welcome to attend and participate.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Information Source Water Name

Type of Water

Report Status

WELL 2 (11805)

GW

Active

Polo

WELL 3 (11806)

GW

Active

Polo

GW

Active

Polo

WELL 4 (00163)

500 GPM

Location

Source Water Assessment We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at(815) 440-0192. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1994 by the Illinois EPA, several potential sources are located within 1,500 feet of the wells.The Illinois EPA has determined that the Polo Community Water Supply's source water is not suspectibile to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including; monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells.Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Polo Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydraulic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination.

Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this system ground water supply.

2014

Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper

Likely Source of Contamination

Date Sampled

MCLG

Action Level (AL)

90th Percentile

# Sites Over AL

Units

Violation

Copper

08/26/2013

1.3

1.3

1.1

0

ppm

N

Lead

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

08/26/2013

0

15

5.9

0

ppb

N

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Water Quality Test Results Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect or MRDLG: the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions:

The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

ppb:

micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

na:

not applicable.

Avg:

Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

ppm:

milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Regulated Contaminants Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products

Collection Date

Chlorine

12/31/2014

0.7

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

2014

4

Inorganic Contaminants

Collection Date

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

0.34 - 0.73

MRDLG = 4

MRDL = 4

ppm

N

Water additive used to control microbes.

1.611 - 6.25

No goal for the total

80

ppb

N

By-product of drinking water disinfection.

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

Likely Source of Contamination

Likely Source of Contamination

Barium

2014

0.42

0.41 - 0.42

2

2

ppm

N

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Fluoride

2014

1.18

1.11 - 1.18

4

4.0

ppm

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Iron

2014

0.25

0.19 - 0.25

1.0

ppm

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

Manganese

2014

6.2

5.4 - 6.2

150

150

ppb

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]

2014

0.04

0 - 0.04

10

10

ppm

N

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Sodium

2014

8.3

8.3 - 8.3

ppm

N

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Used in water softener regeneration.

Zinc

2014

0.017

0.011 - 0.017

ppm

N

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Naturally occurring; discharge from metal

Radioactive Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Level Range of Levels Detected Detected

5

5

MCLG

MCL

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

Combined Radium 226/228

2014

4

2.95 - 5.2

0

5

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

2014

10.2

6.6 - 10.2

0

15

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

May 14, 2015

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May, 14, 2015 Page B8

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING LEGAL NOTICES

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 21, 2015, 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: James Bauer Built Construction & Handyman 108 Nancy St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: April 21, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 30, May 7, 14, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2015, 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 business the known as: Muffin & Breads Handbags 901 S. Division Ave., Polo, IL 61064 Dated: April 22, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk April 30, May 7, 14, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 24, 2015, 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 business the known as: Track Planning Associates P.O. Box 451 Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: April 24, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 7, 14, 21, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2015, 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 business the known as: Cardinal Graphics & Design 603 N. Walnut Ave. Forreston, IL 61030 Dated: April 30, 2015 Rebecca Huntley May 7, 14, 21, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 4, 2015, 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 business the known as: FAVOR House Builders 302 Deer Paint Dr. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated: May 4, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 7, 14, 21, 2015 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 8, 2015, 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 business the known as: JoJo's 201 S. Main St., Box 40, Baileyville IL 61007 Dated: May 8, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk May 14, 21, 28, 2015

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on May 11, 2015, 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: Stewart's Honey 106 E. Center St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: May 11, 2015 Rebecca Huntley, Ogle County Clerk May 14, 21, 28, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

124

4th Annual Lincoln Highway Car Show Franklin Grove Saturday May 16th 10-3 Register $12,9-11 Music by 3D Sound Company, Unique awards to Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks Motorcycles People's Choice 50/50 Drawing Top Sponsors Dixon Ford, VW, Mazda, Franklin Grove Bank, Crest Foods & Lehman Construction Monsanto parkboardcar show@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS

126

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, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

LEGAL NOTICES

101

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

ROCK FALLS 3BR Ranch, 2104 Scott St. Rent to own, with $5,000 down. $96,000.

Call 815-535-1076.

STERLING NEW TODAY 2BR, 1307 17th Ave. Appliances furn. RTO or $750 mo. 815-535-1076

CEMETERY LOTS

226

NEW TODAY 4 Cemetery plots at Chapel Hill in Dixon, Sec. S Garden of Faith. Asking $600/ea. plus transfer fees. Will only sell as a group of 2 or 4. If interested call Mike 815-541-8500.

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON NEW TODAY 2BR Country Duplex NW of Dixon.

Stove & refrig. W/D hookups, garage.

References needed. $550/mo./dep.

815-973-3223 a.m.

NEW TODAY 2BR upper $495/ mo. Incl. garage, cable, trash p/u.

Quiet neigh. No pets.815-973-6363

LEGAL NOTICES

101

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF CASE NO. 2015MR27 Jayden Lorn Vacura Minor's Current Name Katresha L. Duschen Name of Parent Guardian filing on behalf of the Minor NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given, that on June 25, 2015 at 9 a.m., I will present a Petition requesting that the Court change his/her present name of Jayden Vacura, a minor to the name of Jayden Duschen. The hearing will take place at Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State St. in Rockford Illinois.

Jayden Vacura, a minor, by, Katresha L. Duschen.

Date 4/20/2015 ILLINOIS LAW REQUIRES THAT NOTICE OF THIS PETITION MUST BE GIVEN TO ANY PARENT WHOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS HAVE NOT BEEN TERMINATED OR TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR NAMED IN THE PETITION. Kimberly A. Stall Clerk of the Circuit Court 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois

By Diane Sanders Deputy Clerk April 10, May 7 & 14 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LARRY E. SCHIER Deceased NO. 2015-P-25 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Larry E. Schier. Letters of office were issued on April 14, 2015, to Cindy Rowland, 207 S. Colfax Street, Byron, IL 61061, and Eric Schier, 303 E. Center Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054, as Co-Executors, 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, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2015.

CINDY ROWLAND and ERIC SCHIER Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of LARRY E. SCHIER Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 April 30, May 7, 14, 2015

DIXON

STERLING

Nice 2BR, stove refrig. stacked w/d garbage p/u furn.

Pets.

Ref., No Lease, $450/mo. + dep. 815-652-2042

Newly remodeled studio apts.

Utilities included.

Starting at $450.

815-441-5106 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HARMON Move in Special!

Half off 1st month's rent!

2 BR 1 BA apt. for rent: 952 Harmon Rd. Harmon, IL. $475/mo. Country setting. Walk-in closets. Car port parking available.

815-562-7368

MILLEDGEVILLE 1BR, w/ applcs. $400/mo. svla.org.

815-718-5488

ROCK FALLS

NEW TODAY 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town next to Dixon).

Newly renovated and new appliances. $575/ mo.

Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

POLO

1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING 1 BR Apts. No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815716-0367.

1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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WOOSUNG

101

2BR, garage, sm.

Yard, $450/mo + dep. 512-627-0446

ROCK FALLS 1 Bedroom House Rock Falls Nice location, nice yard $425/mo.

815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com 2 bed house Rock Falls $535/mo.

815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com

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101

NOTICE TO BID The Oregon Community Unit School District #220 will accept sealed bids for Bakery Products for the 2015-2016 school year. Bid packets will be available beginning May 11, 2015 and may be picked up at Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 District Office, 206 S. 10th St., Oregon or by calling the School District Office at (815) 732-5300. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2015.

May 14, 2015 TAKE

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00300 TO: Brian Young Village of Creston Spouse of Brian Young Occupant NIU Employees Federal Credit Union Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 11 The Property is located at: 105 W. Depot St., Creston Permanent Index Number: 25-23-280014 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 9/7/2015. On 10/19/15 at 03:00 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner May 7, 14, 21, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ross of 602 E. King St, Polo, Illinois for a variance to place a six foot fence on the property line at 602 E. King St. This variance request would be for Parcel ID 14-16-228-003, otherwise known as 602 E. King St., Polo, Ogle County Illinois.

May 14 & 21, 2015

NOTICE TO BID The Oregon Community Unit School District #220 will accept sealed bids for Milk Products for the 2015-2016 school year.

Bid packets will be available beginning May 11, 2015 and may be picked up at Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 District Office, 206 S. 10th St., Oregon or by calling the School District Office at (815) 732-5300.

Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2015.

May 14, 2015 TAKE

NOTICE

TO: Helaleh Abdallah Ghada Abdallah Spouse of Helaleh Abdallah Occupant Hiba Abdallah Usama Abdallah Fawaz Abdallah Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 10 The Property is located at: 343 Irene Ave., Rochelle Permanent Index Number: 24-25-330019 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 9/7/2015. On 10/19/15 at 03:00 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner May 7, 14, 21, 2015 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00104 TO: Richard V. Masso Brandon Masso Melissa L. Masso Occupant U. S. Bank, NA Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 15 TX 9 The Property is located at: 118 Harvest Glenn Dr., Davis Junction Permanent Index Number: 11-22-428003 Said Property was sold on 11/8/2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on 9/7/2015. On 10/19/15 at 03:00 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner May 7, 14, 21, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY BLACKHAWK AREA CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, v.

JOSHUA W. DENNING, ERIN L. DENNING UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2014 CH 139 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF OGLE ) TO: JOSHUA W. DENNING, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Notice is given of the death of M. LAVONNE FREY . Letters of Office were issued on April 23, 2015, to PHILLIP E. FREY as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, the defendants in the aboveentitled action, that the action was commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County on December 19, 2014, by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of mortgage and for other relief conveying the premises described as follows:

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

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, or both.

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

By: PHILLIP E. FREY Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 May 7, 14, 21, 2015

Priced for Quick Sale by Owner $145,000 - Price Reduced $130,000

In Grand Detour on 1/2 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River. Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. Home in excellent condition! New roof on garage & house, new appliances. Save real estate fees of $8,700 plus if you close in 30 days $5,000 cash back, total savings of nearly $14,000. Also additional 1/2 acre lot on river with 2 car garage. Price reasonable & negotiable. No realtor’s please.

Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location.

Call Jim 815-441-5179

CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00286

In re the Estate of: M. LAVONNE FREY, Deceased.

NO. 2015-P-27 CLAIM NOTICE

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 amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Beautiful River Front Cottage

Lot 1 in Block 4 in the Original Town, now City of Polo, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book A of Miscellaneous on Page 128 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Buffalo, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

P.I.N. # 14-16-255-001 Common address: 202 South Jackson Street, Polo, Illinois 61064 Date and place of recording: March 16, 2012; Ogle County Recorder's Office, Oregon, IL Identification of recording: Document No. 201201201985 Summons was duly issued out of the court against you as provided by law and the action is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you one of the above-named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the action, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, 4th and Washington Streets, Oregon, Illinois, on or before June 8, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint.

Dated: April 30. 2015 Clerk of the Circuit Court Kipp E. Meyers Meyers & Shaulis, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 114 Lanark, IL 61046 (815) 493-2334 May 7, 14, 21, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of : SHIRLEY J. TURNER, Deceased No. 15 P 26 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHIRLEY J. TURNER. Letters of Office were issued to GARY L. TURNER, 100 Cabin Branch Circle, Hendersonville, TN 37075, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the Representative, or both, on or before November 6, 2015, 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 the (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2015 Gary L. Turner,] Independent Representative Kyle G. Carlock WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 carlock@wmpj.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.STEPHAN W. PETITTE, GWENDELYN E. PETITTE AKA GWENDELYN PETITTE, BYRON BANK Defendant 14 CH 119 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 23, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 303 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Property Index No. 10-02-428-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $46,459.38.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110030.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110030 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 119 TJSC#: 35-3049 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.

May 14, 21, 28, 2015

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May, 14, 2015, Page B9

ROCK FALLS

STERLING NEW TODAY

2BR, 708 W. 2 St., 1 car garage.

W&D hookups, no pets.815-625-1900 nd

2BR, 1307 17th Ave. Appliances furn. RTO or $750 mo. 815-535-1076

NEW TODAY

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

3BR Ranch, 2104 Scott St. Rent to own, with $5,000 down. $96,000.

Call 815-535-1076.

GREAT

NEW TODAY

GARAGE SALES

700 5th Ave. Avail. now. 1BR, very small. Refs. req.

815-625-4596.

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

PREMIUM

OFFICE SPACE

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon

OREGON STORAGE

Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Located next to Dollar General and Cleary Building in Oregon

900 square feet CALL (608) 558-9690

Various sizes Annual discounts

AUCTIONS

Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

$ A

NEW TODAY

1-800-646-4399

For rent downtown Sterling warehouse space.

Overhead electric door. $400 mo.

815-499-4250.

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

AUCTIONS

615

COIN & CURRENCY ONLINE ONLY AUCTION ENDS MAY 17TH 6PM 180 + LOTS Silver Dollars, Peace Dollars, Key Date Coins, Comm. Coins, Graded Coins, CURRENCY MORE! Hall's Auction Compay Hallsauctionco.hibid.com 217-213-7010

Lenny Bryson

Call: 732-2466

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE

615

B U YE R S Market IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

AUCTIONS

615

NEW TODAY HARVEY AUCTION OPEN NOW Hours: Mon-Sat. 9am to 4pm Accepting items now for upcoming sale on May 30th 815-213-0193 (Galt)

A1

HELP WANTED HEALTH / MEDICAL

FOOD PROCESSING, FARM, LOADER /BAGGER positions - Farm (cleaning chicken houses, weighing birds, and monitoring operations. Processing candidates pack eggs, sanitize work area.

Loader/Bagger (experience with skid loaders and tractors).

OTR/LOCAL RTE DRIVER WANTED Home weekly, occasional weekend work required. Home most nights with layover 1-2 nights a week.

Class A CDL required, with 2 years minimum verifiable experience. Competitive mileage, per stop pay, and benefits. Please Apply in person at Pearl Valley Farms, 968 S. Kent Rd, Pearl City, IL, 815-4432170 ext. 109.

504

NEW TODAY

Wanted

Experienced CNA's for 11pm – 7am Experienced LPN Please apply in person at: Avonlea of Sterling 2201 East LeFevre Rd.

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Memory Care Is seeking CNA part time and LPN or RN part time 11p-7a Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

GREAT GARAGE SALES

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Join a team where you are appreciated & rewarded for hard work!

Days Inn Rock Falls Hiring Friendly and Outgoing Entry Level & Supervisors •Front Desk/ Breakfast Attendant •Restaurant Server Bartenders/Cooks •Housekeeping/ •Maintenance Banquet Sales/ Servers Apply in person at 2105 1st Ave, Rock Falls No phone calls please

NEW TODAY Lifeguards needed, Responsible highest pay, certified. 815-499-0520

Local construction company looking for a driver with Class A or B CDL Full or Part Time 815-625-6206

Resthave Home has an opening for a business office assistant. Human resource experience preferred.

408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL 61270

NEW TODAY

NEW TODAY

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

Wanted P.T. Dietary AideDays Must pass background check.

TOOL & DIE MAKER

Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE

Minimum 5 yrs experience with progressive stamping dies.

Building, repairing, sharpening and troubleshooting.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

ADVERTISERS

ALLIED-LOCKE provides full employment with an excellent benefits package including medical, life and disability insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays and vacations.

Wages based on experience.

Check your ad on the first day of publication. Notify us of any mistakes so they can be corrected for remaining insertions. We will adjust bills for our errors accordingly, but only when notified immediately after the first time the ad appears.

APPLY AT: ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1088 CORREGIDOR ROAD DIXON, IL 61021 EOE

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT HELP WANTED in the Ogle County USDA Farm Service Agency Office, 1 position available. Salary range $13.68-24.65 per hour; 40 hours per week, plus benefits. Application packages are only accepted through www.USAJobs.gov between May 4 and May 18, 2015. A copy of the vacancy announcement will be available at the FSA Office, 213 W. Pines Rd, Suite 1W, Oregon, IL 61061-9093. Contact: Philip Newendyke 815-732-6127 Ext 2.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Responsibilities include: carrying out general office activities, assisting farmers and landowners with information, and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should be motivated and possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices is also advantageous.

11 LINCOLN MKZ AWD STK# 1204

$

27,495*

14 FORD MUSTANG CONV. STK# 1200

$

Leather, Moon-roof

20,995*

14 FORD ESCAPE SE STK# 1182

V6, Full Power

24,995*

09 FORD ESCAPE LTD STK# 150099A

$

14 CHEVY CAPTIVA

$

Full Power

13,995*

Only 21,000 miles

$

21,995*

10 FORD RANGER SPORT STK# 1160

4x4, Only 41,000 Miles

$

19,995*

12 FORD F150 SUPERCAB

13 FORD F150 CREW

STK# 1158

STK# 1139

Only 26,000 Miles

$

27,500*

XLT package, 37K Miles

$

29,500*

NOW HIRING Full-Time Positions 2nd Shift

• Assemblers • Welders • Machine Operators • Painters • Parts Cleaners 1st Shift

• Maintenance Technician E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois Check us out on Facebook and www.etnyre.com M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

FAX YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS! Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press

815-626-5365

OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 9-4 Huge Oregon Estate Sale

730 Chinquapin Dr. Cash Only, Entry numbers Friday 8:15 a.m.

Fabulous art known by known Artist, Lladro nativity set, danish modern furniture, Ansyley collectibles.

Royal Doulton, Sherwood, AIWA, Sony stereo equ.

Newer Maytag washer & dryer, book shelves, nice microfoam sofa & recliner, 2 hospital beds, Yardmen 17 HP lawn tractor rebuilt engine, pressure washer, walk behind trimmer, snow blower, hand made mini.

Soldiers and village, oak wood working tool cabinet, tools, ladders, vintage compact lap top, Dyecast cars, John Wayne plates and picture, first addition books, including 1877 gathering of the willows, 1880 Unity on the Bounty, Oz series guitar & ukulele bedroom furniture, vintage toys & many small collectibles, too much to list!!!!

For over 100 pictures please visit our site at: www.estatesale.com

Downsizers Estate Sales 815-766-1611

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Gett a greatt deal on every pre-driven G pre driven car car, truc truck & SUV in stock. Buy now & save big money!

STK# 1206

All Wheel Drive, Moon-roof

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))

Huge Plant Sale Perennials 1,000-Plants $4.97 ea.

Larger Plants & shrubs available Many Proven Winners Limited Quantities May 14 -May 17 Thurs. & Fri. 11-5 Sat. & Sun. 11-3 6154 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Just North of Flagg Rd. Extremely Important-No Early birds Please!

WINDSHIELD PRICING SALES EVENT THIS WEEKEND!

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

Right Now

512

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

815-562-2177

CHILD CARE

SPECIAL SALES 620

14 CHEVY CRUZE STK# 1209

05 FORD 500

STK# 1202A

2LT Package, Leather

Higher Miles, But Clean

13 FORD FUSION SE

10 DODGE RAM 1500

$

16,995*

STK#1179

$

18,995*

07 FORD F150 FX4 STK# 1155

4,995*

24,995*

STK# 11011A

13 CHRYSLER 200 LTD

STK# 1210

25,995*

10 CHRYSLER SEBRING

Only 53,000 Miles

19,995*

STK# 1183

Leather, 18K Miles

$

10,900*

08 DODGE RAM 1500 STK# 1163

Leather 29,000 Miles

$

26,995*

STK# 1082

14 BUICK LACROSSE

19,200*

Only 18,000 Miles

$

09 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

$

7,995*

12 GMC ACADIA SL

Sport, 4x4, Sharp

$

Limited, Hemi, Moon-roof

$

$

STK# 1188

Great Value Truck

$

Leather, Moon-roof

STK# 1178

Sport Equipment Package

$

05 DODGE MAGNUM

STK# 1198A

16,495*

$

Hemi, Very Clean

19,995*

PLUS OVER 60 MORE IN STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM!

815 562 2177 815-562-2177

Roger Wakenight

Chad Young

Jim Blomberg

Stephanie VanBuren

*All vehicles subject to prior sale. State sales tax, license, title & $168 doc fee not included. See dealer for details. Offer expires 5/30/15.

Ed McKee

Jason Gelwicks

Jesse Lopez

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May, 14, 2015 Page B10 710

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

755

King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800.

815-590-0383.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

765

HAY & STRAW

Aireloom Music in Mt Morris.

Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, and more!

815-973-5697

LAWN MOWERS

825

NEW TODAY Grass mix hay, nice size bales, $3.00. Call 815-284-0461

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED

779

NEW TODAY 718 Grasshopper Z-turn, 52” cut.

18HP B&S V twin, dual tail wheel. 925 hrs.

Very good cond. $2650. 815973-3223.

NEW TODAY LX 423 Toro rider, 19HP Kohler. Variable spd. foot pedal, 42” cut. 284 hrs.

Exc. cond. $525.

815-973-3223

POOLS & SUPPLIES

➛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

784

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

855

1944 IH War Tractor w/bucket, model “H” $2,000 Call 815-732-4693 John Deere 510 backhoe loader, 80hp JD diesel 4 cycle.

10,000lb.

Lift, 1-1/2 yard bucket. $14,000.

815-379-2679

CLASSIC CARS

NEW TODAY Pool water delivery.

815-440-0900

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Looking to buy older Skid Loader.

563-212-7699

1950 Chevy Deluxe, 4 door. $9500/ obo. Many extra parts. Call 815-625-4364 1979 Ford Ranchero Broughm ps-pb-ps-cc - factory a/c- 302 great show vehicle, looks & runs great $5300 815-501-7252 1987 Ford Mustang GT convertible, runs & drives good. $3,500 815631-1534

AUTOMOBILES

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

904

905

Curio case, illumibrown, nated, h:76" d:20" w:32". $60, 815-732-0311

1999 Cadillac DeVille, $3500, 815-946-2074.

1999 Pontiac Grand AM $1,000 obo 815-284-4179

Twin sz. Hospital bed with memory foam mattress. $700 815-336-2317 or 815-590-6295

2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780

YOUR

MOTORCYCLES

905

NEW TODAY 2008 Chevy Aveo white, in Dixon $2,000 815-2886231 2012 Honda Accord 4DR, EXL, V6, loaded & mint condition $18,500 815-946-3572 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

4X4S

Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

FARM EQUIPMENT

AUTOMOBILES

912

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4WD, both hard & soft top.

3in. lift.

33X12.5 all terrain tires, black custom wheels, 88k mi. perfect cond. $12,500 815-5351958

2006 Suzuki S40 650cc, 1645 mi. $2500/obo.

Red, bag, windshield.

Exc. cond. 815441-0285.

2007 Honda Shadow Sabre, 1100cc 8,913 mi. $4250/ obo. Call 815-4383185.

2008 Harley Electric Glide Ultra Classic pearl gray, new battery, good tires, custom pipes, chrome goodies.

All servicing done

by Joe Fortune.

25K mi. $13,000 815-441-2627 2010 HD Electra Glide Classic, red, exc, cond., 15k $13,500/obo mi., 815-440-0416 2013 Ninja 650, black, brand new, 900 mi., no damage, just serviced $6,200 815-6315165

A.T.V.S

925

NEW TODAY (5) Jeep Sahara alloy wheels and Good year Wrangler tiers, brand new take offs. Fits 2007-2015. $1,250.

OBO. 815-631-9600

MOTORCYCLES

936

2 Arctic Cat ATVs, 400 & 500 w/ trailer, used, excellent condition, $10,500 630-514-4235

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 152,000 miles, $2500 obo 815-440-2202

PARTS & ACC.

935

935

2005 HarleyDavidson Softail $9,750.

Deluxe.

Great Sounding pipes, well cared for bike.

16,141 miles. You will not find a better deal.

(563) 343-2897 2006 Honda Goldwing 1800, dark cherry, with helmets & 2012 Country trailer. 16,200 mi., trailer has less 1,000 mi. than $26,000. Interested parties only call 815-718-5337.

BOATS/MOTORS

TRAILERS/RVS

940

18 ft. Ranger 150 hp motor, good cond., asking $6800/obo 815494-7309

TRAILERS/RVS

945

NEW TODAY 1988 Jayco 5th wheel in excellent condition especially for it's age. Asking $2500. Call 815-631-2359.

945

Fleetwood 1995 Southwind Storm 30ft Class A Motorhome ChevyChassis 454 cu. in.

6 New Tires New Starter New H.W. Tank New T.V. Computer station New Auto Tow Dolly Very Good Cond.

Mileage 68,000 $12,500 815-973-4590

AUCTION Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 3:00 pm

Monday, May 18, 2015

Lunch by Poor Boys Catering

Selling items belonging to Joyce Wilhelms Trust, Earl & Mary Forbes, James W Ports, James Mann Est, Ports Family & others.

Second ring begins at 6:00 pm on car, truck, mowers, showcase items, furniture and other floor items.

FAX

Household, Miscellaneous, Car, Truck

2011 Keystone Laredo camper 291TG, sleeps 9, outdoor kitchen, glacier pkg. $20,500, www.face

Frigidaire, Hotpoint & Sears refrigerators; sm refrigerator; Frigidaire & Hotpoint elec stoves; 2 Maytag washers; Maytag & Roper dryers; lg chest freezer; numerous tables & chairs; hutch; usual kitchenware; several sets dishes; cookie cutters; Sony flat screen TV; JVC sound system; sofas; coffee & end tables; stacking tables with carvings under glass; recliner; lamps; wicker rocker; Grandfather clock; Oriental hutch & drop front desk; wicker room divider; bookcases; desks; desk chairs; computer desks; stools; beds; chests; dressers; hospital bed; cedar chest; jewelry armoire plus lots of jewelry; sewing machine; quilt loom; vacuums; 2 & 4 drawer files; dehumidifier; Nordic Track & other exercise equip; cameras; pictures; compact discs; VCR tapes of BB games; McFarlane’s baseball player statues; sport jerseys; BB gun; toys; knick knacks; rack full of Christmas decorations; books; lg selection Dixon High Year Books; records; linens; HP fax-scan-copier; golf clubs; handicap walker, chair, commode; coolers; dog carriers; BBQ grills; turkey cookers; cement planters; flowers pots; lawn & patio furniture; Huffy bike; Diamond multi speed bike; squirrel cage fan; harness/saddle, etc; step ladders & ext; air compressor; assorted drop cords; assorted hand & power tools; hardware; lever jack; Wilton drill press; work bench; Delta Shopmaster; wood lathe; garden tools; Craftsman snow thrower; Simplicity & Toro push mowers; Simplicity 4212 riding mower; lawn cart; lawn thatcher; ‘98 Chevrolet 1500 Cheyenne, reg cab, short box w/liner, 87,838 miles; ‘11 Cadillac DTS, 4,358 miles; both vehicles SHARP!

Your Ad To

book.com/laredo camper. Call 815-

440-1935

Ogle

Colman's RV We Buy/Consign Used Campers & RV's 217-787-8653

County Newspapers!

www.colmansrv.com

Trailer permanently set up at Lake LaDonna w/ lg. deck $2500 815440-5200

815 626 5365

10 ACRE COUNTRY REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Collectibles

Rd & sq tables w/leaves; numerous wood chairs incl some cane bottom; rockers; red velvet settee; library tables; parlor tables (1 marble top); drum tables; drop frt desk; oak secretary; oak desk; chair desk w/tablet arm; drop leaf table; wainscot cupboard; Hoosier type kitchen cupboard; Boss oven; fernery; plant stands; piano bench; high chair w/enamel tray; unusual child’s stool; child’s wicker rocker & red velvet rocker; baby buggy; record cabinets; Singer treadle; beds; dressers; chests; chiffarobe; commodes; trunk; bird cages on stands; chicken nests & crate; wood egg crate; egg basket; Enterprise Mfg Co sausage press; garden gate; 4 pane windows; double & single rinse tubs; sprinkler water can; Dazey churn #46; butter churn; copper boiler; 6 qt carrier; Lawton milk box; metal milk dispenser can; wall hand crank telephone; printer drawer; stereo viewer; barn lantern; horse lamp; Aladdin & Rayo kerosene lamps; old cigar boxes; Arcade tree holder; kerosene lamps & holders; lg sled; cistern pump; parking meter; ammo boxes; Orlo M. Meyer thermometer Milledgeville; white lightning rod bulb; flashlights; old adv items; match & glass bell collections; buttons; cast newspaper holder; old magazines; Ogle County /bicentennial book; Polo Sesquicentennial book; Gone w/Wind book, early edition; sm Flexible Flyer sled; fire ext bottles in case; various old fruit jars; alum Coke 6 pack; 3 Coke trays; Firestone tire ash tray; jewelry; couple military coats; boxes BB cards; US Army truck; Buddy L Air Force truck; few HO train pieces; American Flyer 303 eng & passenger cars; few tin RR cars; games; assorted Barbie dolls, cases & clothes; View Master; deep silver utensils; silver service set; flatware; Griswold #32 egg pan; enamel ranch pot; blue enamel double boiler; various crocks; crock jug; pitcher & bowl set; Bohemian glassware; 2 flow blue plates; corn dishes; nest colored bowls; ladies head; blue Weller vase; wall pockets; Hull vase; plus lots more.

SAT. JUNE 6 - 1:00 P.M. Wm. “Gary” Moyer Estate 15165 IL. Rte. 73, Shannon, IL

Location:North corner of Rte. 72 and 73, go 1/4 mile

Older 2 - Story home w/ 1,800 + sq. ft 4 Bedrooms, Modern, remodeled kitchen, main floor laundry, hardwood floors, new roof, siding, some newer windows, new well & septic, Natural gas furnace, Eastland School Dist.

OUT BUILDINGS: Newer 30’x 50’ Cleary pole shed w/ concrete, auto door; Newer 3’- 32’ Cleary Pole Shed w/ concrete, Shop Work area; Older barn & tool shed; many trees & wildlife!

Note: Extra nice property with acreage. Plenty of room w/ expansion possibilities. House needs upstairs remodeling. Out building are excellent and like new. Great location- close to Pearl City, Lanark, Shannon, Lake Carroll and Freeprot. Call auctioneer for private showing.

Full line of Farm Tractors, Implements, Tools, & 500 + toy collection starts at 10 AM. Watch for list to follow.

Terms: Cash day of sale w/ 10% down, balance in 30 days at closing. Title ins. Policy provided. Taxes prorated. Sold subject to executor approval.

Richard Moyer, executor for Estate

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Check website for pictures and more information: WWW.MUDCREEKFARMS.COM/PRO Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer IL LIC#440000901 German Valley, IL 61039

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

815-238-3044

DIXON FORD VOLKSWAGEN MAZDA

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GROUNDBREAKING PRICES!

SAVINGS! MSRP ........................$17,995 Discount ........................$897 MFG Rebate ...............$1,000 Ford Finance.................$500 Owner Loyalty...............$750

YOUR $ * PRICE 14,848

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Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

15 Ford Fusion SE

15 Ford Fiesta SE

MSRP ........................$17,515 Discount ........................$586 MFG Rebate ...............$1,000 Farm BureauB ................$500

YOUR $ * PRICE 15,429

STK#AE8689

MSRP ........................$29,560 Discount .....................$2,053 MFG Rebate ...............$1,500 Farm BureauB ................$500 Competitive Cash .........$750 Finance CashA............$1,000

YOUR $ * PRICE 23,757

STK#AF8585

One Price: Our Best Price Up-Front & Displayed On EVERY Vehicle EVERY Day.

15 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

14 Ford Edge Titanium

M MSRP ........................$39,815 Discount .....................$2,274 MFG Rebate ..................$500 Competitive Cash .........$750 Farm BureauB ................$500

MSRP ........................$39,110 Discount .....................$2,605 MFG Rebate ..................$500 Farm BureauB ................$500

YOUR $ * PRICE 35,505

STK#AF8560

15 Ford F-150 4x4 Super Cab

MSRP ........................... $44,600 Discount ........................ $3,819 MFG Rebate .................. $1,500 Finance CashA ................. $750 Farm BureauB................... $500

YOUR $ * PRICE 35,791

STK#BF8782

YOUR $ * PRICE 38,031

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One Plan: To Sell All Vehicles Without Having The Pressure Of Negotiating A Price.

15 Ford Focus Hatchback SE

MS ........................$23,910 MSRP Discount .....................$1,543 MFG Rebate ...............$1,000 Farm BureauB ................$500 Finance Cash ................$500 Owner Loyalty...............$750

STK#AF8771

YOUR $ * PRICE 19,617

15 Ford Fusion SE FWD

M MSRP ........................$26,225 Discount .....................$1,760 MFG Rebate ...............$1,500 Finance CashA............$1,000 Competitive Cash .........$750 Farm BureauB ................$500

15 Ford Taurus AWD SEL MS MSRP ........................... $36,255

Discount ........................ $2,471 MFG Rebate .................. $3,000 Finance CashA .............. $1,500 Farm BureauB................... $500

YOUR $ * PRICE 20,715

STK#AF8731

YOUR $ * PRICE 28,784

STK#AF8435

One Goal: To Provide A Hassle Free Buying Experience.

15 Ford Escape SE 4x4

STK#BF8681

MS .................................. $28,900 MSRP Discount ............................... $1,588 MFG Rebate ......................... $1,500 Farm BureauB .......................... $500 Competitive Cash ................... $750 Finance CashA......................... $250

YOUR $ * PRICE 24,312

15 Ford Explorer XLT FWD MSRP ........................... $34,655 15 Ford F250 Supercab 4x4 MSRP ................................... $44,670 D Discount ........................ $1,458 MFG Rebate .................. $1,500 Competitive Cash ............ $750 Farm BureauB................... $500

Discount ............................... $3,041 MFG Rebate ......................... $2,500 Farm BureauB .......................... $500 Finance CashA...................... $1,500

YOUR $ * PRICE 30,447

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1100 N. Galena - Dixon, IL - 815.288.4455 - www.KenNelsonAuto.com *Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Based on EPA Estimates. Photos for illustration purposes only. Dealer not liable for errors.

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14 KIA SOULS

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13 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

$

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$19,999* , or

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16,999*

$

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Experience for yourself why thousands are choosing Majeski Motors in Sterling!

This car buying experience was an overall excellent endeavor. Dan Danreiter and Greg Majeski were both very professional and knowledgeable. They were able to answer all of our questions and gave us a great deal on a beautiful vehicle. These sales professionals made what has previously been a nerve wracking, anxiety-filled experience into a wonderful day for us. Thank you. *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^84 Months @ 5.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Photos for illustration only.