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Ogle County residents spend hours of their lives volunteering. Inside

Brush up the resumes and prepare to attend an April 6 job fair at the Oregon Coliseum. A6

New smart electric meters coming to Polo

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Polo residents, along with the rest of northern Illinois, will be getting new electric meters sometime in the next several months.

City clerk Susie Corbitt told the city council Monday that ComEd plans to install smart meters in all homes and businesses across the area by 2018.

The installation is set to

begin next month.

The new digital meters will eliminate the need for meter readers.

A flier from ComEd said that residents and business owners will receive information in their bills and in mailings, first about the new meters, and then as the installation approaches, an approximate date and what happens when the meter is installed.

A recorded phone message will be sent a week before the

installation.

“Sorry we missed you” door hangers will be left if the crew was unable to install the new meter, especially for those whose meters are inside.

“Meter installed” door hangers will be left where the installation was accomplished.

A final piece will be mailed out after installation to encourage participation in energy management.

In a related matter, the council authorized mayor Doug Knapp to sign contracts

that allow the city to combine with other communities to obtain better electrical rates for residents and small businesses through municipal aggregation.

A letter from Mike Mudge of Rock River Energy Services said Polo may be grouped with Oregon and Davis Junction.

“By grouping together, we will have some advantages once Com Ed gets the smart meters installed,” Mudge wrote in his letter.

Polo residents will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh meats in town once a month.

The council approved by consensus a request from Sean Considine, Byron, to bring the Headon and Considine’s mobile market to Polo the first Tuesday of each month from May through September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The mobile market will set up in the vacant city lot on Ill. 26 next the Shell station and will offer beef, pork and

specialty meats.

In other business the council: • approved an estimated from Gray Excavating Inc., Polo, for $7,000 to demolish the house and garage at 506 W. Fulton St. and fill and seed the site.

• approved changes to the city’s concession stand agreement.

• after a closed session, approved raises ranging from 50 cents to $1 an hour for some employees.

Byron man dies in car crash after stabbing his wife

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Byron man who police say stabbed his wife died March 16 in a car accident while fleeing the scene.

Michael J. Gorman, 48, a public service administrator at the Dixon Correctional Center, was pronounced dead at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Gorman stabbed his wife Jodi, 45, during a domestic dispute at their home at 8438 Winnebago Lane, rural Byron.

Jodi Gorman remains in a Rockford hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The press release said Ogle County deputies were called to a domestic dispute involving a stabbing victim at 5:15 p.m., and when they arrived Michael Gorman had already fled in his car.

The car he was driving struck a tree on Ill. 26 in Stephenson County just before 6 p.m.

Gorman was ejected from the vehicle.

According to a crash report

from the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department, Gorman was southbound on Ill. 26 approximately about a mile and a half north of the Ogle-Stephenson county line when his vehicle left the roadway on the west side, went up an embankment, and hit the tree.

The car spun around and came to rest partially in the southbound lane.

Gorman was transported to FHN Hospital, Freeport, and then flown to Rockford.

The preliminary report from the autopsy, completed by the Winnebago Coroner’s Office, indicates he died from blunt force trauma as a result of the traffic crash.

VanVickle said Monday that police were not pursuing Gorman at the time of the crash.

According to Ogle County Court records, Michael Gorman filed for a divorce in 2014, but the couple both remained living in the home on Winnebago Lane. They have two children.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Byron Police Department, Byron Fire Department, Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department, and Illinois State Police.

Antique show will be held in Oregon More than 50 vendors from across the Midwest will be featured at the Oregon Woman’s Club 67th annual antique show on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

The popular show is one of the premier antiques shows in northern Illinois.

Show times are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Oregon Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, sponsors this show as a major fund

raising event and uses the proceeds to help fund various community projects and charities.

“The facility offers ample parking, handicapped accessibility, and a huge area for our 52 Midwest antique dealers from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa to display their merchandise for sale,” said show manager Ron Bry. “Quality antiques from the early 1800s through midcentury 1950s, including all areas of collecting – furniture, glass, china, pottery, toys, primitives, textiles, jewelry, Turn to A2

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Ogle County Board members Lyle Hopkins, Polo; Richard Gronewold, Forreston; and Skip Kenney, Rochelle; (center three) listen at the March 9 public meeting about the proposed Ogle County Jail. Photo by Earleen Hinton

County Board approves property appraisals

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Board approved spending up to $6,000 Tuesday for appraisals of property surrounding the 100 block of South Sixth Street, where it plans to build a new county jail.

The properties were designated as part of the 50 year Property Acquisition Plan adopted by the board in 2014 for long range planning.

The resolution to get the appraisals authorizes county officials to contact the affected property owners for their permission to proceed

with the appraisals.

“This provides property value protection for people near the [new] jail,” said county board member Ron Colson, Mt. Morris. “That’s been a big concern.”

The properties listed for the appraisals are five residences and four businesses - the four houses and law office

on the east side of the 100 block of South Seventh Street, a house on Jefferson Street next to one already owned by the county, and the three business properties on Washington Street north of the judicial center.

Board chairman Kim Turn to A2

Oregon Library shows off renovations

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Oregon residents gave rave reviews March 17 of the renovations to their centuryold public library.

“I think its fabulous, absolutely fabulous,” said Marine Kuethe.

Pat Farraday agreed.

“I think they’ve done a wonderful job,” she said.

“It’s so light downstairs.”

Cliff Knapp made it unanimous. He said he especially approved of the decision to preserve and restore the library, which was built in 1908.

An estimated 150 people turned out to see the transformed building at the corner of Jefferson and Third Streets.

The library board and staff rolled out the red carpet, offering refreshments and information during the open house.

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Library Director Andy Dettman said the event went “very well.”

“It was a good turnout. We had a lot of kids in and we had older people who hadn’t seen the elevator yet.”

The recently published “The Art of Oregon” was featured at the open house with a book-signing by author Beth Simeone.

Renovations were made to all three floors of the Carnegie library, which was built with money donated

by Pittsburg businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

The library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One of the main goals of the renovations was to make the building handicapped accessible and meet Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) requirements.

That was accomplished with a small addition for an elevator that runs from the

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Cliff Knapp, Pat Farraday, and Marine Kuethe visit over refreshments March 17 at the Oregon Public Library’s open house. Photo by Vinde Wells

basement to the second floor art gallery.

Spacious handicapped accessible restrooms completed the project.

The basement has been converted into space for programs and materials for children and youth.

That freed up space on the first and second floors.

Book stacks on the first

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floor were moved, allowing room for a large computer room and a room to relax and read in front of the restored fireplace.

The stacks were also lowered and situated farther apart, another part of meeting ADA standards.

With children’s programs no longer on the second Turn to A8

Deaths, B4 Virginia G. Borneman, Tera S. Frano, Kelli R. Huneke, Marvin L. Ludwig, Francis C. Michael

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Boy Scout aims to fix up the Mt. Morris Coliseum Sale is set for this Saturday

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

Antique glassware are just some of the items offered for sale at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show. Photo supplied

Find treasures at antique show From A1 dolls, silver, decorator items and more.”

“There will be items for all collecting tastes and budgets, for both the new and advanced collector. We like to think of it as ‘comfort food for the eyes’,” he said.

Entry to the show is $6 per person, which is good for both days.

Door prizes will be awarded throughout both days of the show.

The food concession will be provided by the Chana United Methodist Ladies.

The menu will be a selection

of sandwiches, chips, desserts and beverages.

Mary Lou’s Crystal Repair from Joliet, will be on hand both days to repair damaged heirlooms “while you wait.”

Munda & Associates, Auctioneers & Appraisers, Freeport, will offer verbal appraisals of small treasures for $5 per item on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring photos of large items.

If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with Munda & Associates.

The woman’s club is starting a new tradition this year by inviting a local area

non-for-profit to have a representative at the show.

This will give the agency or organization an opportunity to present their mission, activities, goals and needs to the visiting public.

“For our first year we are pleased to help showcase the Chana School Foundation,” Bry said.

The Blackhawk Center is on the Oregon School District campus at 1101 W. Jefferson St. For more information visit www.oregonil.com or www. cityoforegon.org or call 815732-2219.

Garden club plans plant sale The Polo Women’s Garden Club will hold a huge plant sale on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of East Mason Street

and Pleasant Avenue.

This is a new location watch for the signs.

For plant donations and pick up call Janet at 815-

Polo Police Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh released the following information on March 20.

March 19 Isaiah P. Williams, 18, Polo, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. for criminal damage

946-2490 or Jean at 815946-3363.

The sale will offer lots of plants at great prices.

A Polo Boy Scout is working hard to help restore and generate new interest in the Mt. Morris Coliseum, and is holding a weight equipment sale on March 25 to raise funds.

Patrick Wright, a scout with Dixon Troop 93, is using his Eagle Scout project to fix up several parts of the coliseum, including clearing space out of the old weight room, building a wooden stand to hold carpet remnants, re-padding the metal benches in the gymnasium, and repainting several doors.

Wendy Lambrigtsen, president of the Mt. Morris Coliseum Board, gave Wright the blessing to begin selling the weight room equipment.

“The weight room wasn’t being used much, and was often used irresponsibly when it was, and the investment has not been great,” said Wright.

Selling the equipment has allowed Wright to both clear space in the multipurpose room; with half of the room free of equipment, more activities are being held there, such as martial arts classes.

The project doesn’t end

Gouker, Byron, said at the February meeting that getting the appraisals now to property. Williams was would provide a basis for transported to the Ogle the setting prices for the properties when they come County jail. up for sale.

The 50 year plan with its maps identifies properties that the county is interested in purchasing when they go on the market. The properties are located around present county buildings so that future expansion, if needed, will be in that area.

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there, as Wright is building a large, wooden stand to hold carpet remnants.

Currently, carpet remnants are stored on the floor in an old locker room, which does not leave them protected if moisture were to get in.

Wright also wants to replace the frayed and worn padding on the metal benches in the gymnasium, so they can be moved around without scratching the floor.

Finally, he hopes to be able to repaint the doors to the main entrance, side entrance facing West Center Street, and to the furnace room.

“It’s a beautiful building; I’ve been here before and had great times,” said Wright.

“I’d love nothing more than to spend my project fixing it up and making it a point of interest.”

Altogether, Wright

estimates his project will cost around $240, which includes $210 for materials and supplies and $30 for tools.

Using a pricing scale of 18 cents per pound for smaller weights and 22 cents per pound for the larger, Wright has already raised $113 to fund his project.

Wright still needs more, and is holding a community sale on March 25 in the multipurpose room. He encourages the community to come out and look at what equipment is left.

Donations are also accepted, and once the restoration costs have been met, all further proceeds will go to the coliseum.

Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the sale, or call Ammie Wright at 815-440-6340.

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Patrick Wright stands beside the frame for his hand-built wooden stand. The stand will be used to hold several rolls of carpet remnants stored in the locker room. Photo

by Zach Arbogast.

said the Oregon Planning Commission will consider the county’s request to vacate the street in the 100 block of South Sixth Street, along with a zoning request for its South Sixth Street property at its April meeting.

Its recommendation will then go to the Oregon City Council for the final decision.

The preliminary design for the new jail calls for the street to be closed to allow a sally port to connect it to the judicial center on the other side of the street.

Gouker said county officials had first requested for the street closing, and

later added the zoning request asking that both are considered at the same hearing since the same reasons will be given.

“Out of a cooperative nature with the city - we want to work with the city – we decided the zoning matter would come first,” he said.

The Planning Commission had planned to hear the street closure request on March 23, but now will reschedule the hearing so that both issues can be done at once.

The zoning request came too late to be the March 23 agenda.

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

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

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

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Watson House is on the National Register

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society Recently several of us made the trip to Springfield to see the David and Julia Watson House placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the past Joan Raley had always been there to represent the Polo Historical Society. This time Joan was vacationing in the sunny south so I was elected to go.

While I have driven to Springfield a number of times, we just get off at Sangamon and pull in at the Northfield Inn which is close by. This is where we have our Isley Reunions every three years. The younger ones then would do the driving to various places.  I was glad when Krista

said she would do the driving for me so I could go to the national register meeting. I would not have attempted Springfield traffic.

Our meeting was at noon at the Abraham Lincoln Library and I can remember stopping off many times when Kathryn Harris was at the head of the library. Kathryn gave several programs to the Galena Trail and Coach Road Society several years ago. She has since retired and I have not heard what she is up to these days. She portrayed Harriet Tubman of the Underground Railroad.

Krista and I arrived in plenty of time and ate an early lunch out near the airport. We then parked near the library and checked in to make certain we had the

correct place and time. We were in the right building and the board was having a training session so we visited the Abraham Lincoln Museum across the street. That is always an interesting place to go and I love to look at the replica of the log cabin. It is hard to imagine life at that time.

Eventually we headed back for our meeting and people were greeted by Amy Hathaway. She had come to Polo to visit the sites we were placing on the register many weeks ago. We visited with Chris Payne who would be presenting the David and Julia Watson House of Ogle County. This home was built in Polo in 1900 by Dr. Watson who was a dentist.

The home is familiar to

us as the G. C. Terry home at the end of Mason Street. The home however, has to go back to the original owner for the title it now will have on the register. Dr. Watson did not have the home very long before he got into major health issues, gave up his business, and sold his new home. Chris Payne of Chicago would be presenting the house and all I had to do was just listen as the meeting began with business reports from various people. The present owners of the home, Brad and Marlene Ford, were also present. Krista and Brad were in the same graduating class and they chatted briefly. The board of directors sat in a big circle with their laptops of information.

We were introduced to all of them and listened while they held a business

meeting. I do not know how often they meet but they had new ones on the board. We were third on the agenda and it was interesting listening to the first two presenters. They were students working on their doctorate and this was part of their dissertation. They did not seem to be somebody working in a museum. They were very knowledgeable and it was most interesting. The second building presented was the Lucy Flowers High School, Chicago, Cook County.

It had opened in 1911 and was the first open enrollment school for girls. It had beautiful paintings on the walls that were religious and they had been painted over. They had been uncovered by some kind of process and

they were very lovely in the slide presentation.

Obviously something that needed to be saved. Chris had a wonderful slide presentation of the David and Julia Watson House in Polo and it was very well received. The board of directors did vote on placing the house on the national register although I think by the time these sites get to this place it has been pretty much decided. They commented that the owners of the house were there and people from the Polo Historical Society were present. I felt glad that we were there and part of the whole process. Now we have to work on Aplington House and the Burns House to get those ready to present at Springfield.

Library will host an Abraham Lincoln program The presentation, A New Birth of Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s Abiding Call, will take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at the Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., Polo.  The 12 turbulent years from 1854 to 1865 nearly destroyed our still young United States of America. Not only did the country survive the tumult, however, it transformed it into an

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The cold snow that fell last week has already melted away and the season of renewal is upon us. With this new season, we see the wonderful beauty that God has designed come to life. We thank you, our great Creator, for all the wonderful blessings that surround us. This morning in church, we were greeted by June Schafer. Our good friend, Rev. Stan Rodabaugh was with us again. I had the chance to give the youth message for Alyssa and Olivia Winters and Kent and Judy Nettz’s visiting grandchildren, Carson, Cameron, and Hope. Don and Vicki Hay have returned from a family ski trip at Copper Mountain in Colorado. Joining them on the slopes were their son, Mack Hay, his wife, Shea, and their children, Reef, Ellis, and Remy. Shea’s mother, Marti Ellis also joined the family.

While in Colorado, the twins, Reef and Ellis, took ski lessons while Don,

opportunity to extend the bounds of liberty and, arguably, the promise of democracy.

Kevin Wood presents a first-hand account from one of that period’s greatest protagonists, Abraham Lincoln, from the time he was roused to re-enter the political arena all the way through his pivotal tenure as President during the Civil War.Â

Lincoln, as portrayed

by Wood, quotes from his best-known speeches and writings, while also providing some surprising and interesting perspectives.

This is the third lecture in a series focusing on the 16th President and his family. Â This event is being produced in part by Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, a program that provides organizations

statewide with affordable, entertaining, and thoughtprovoking humanities events for their communities. Â Road Scholars, a roster of speakers, hailing from 20 different towns and cities across Illinois, present topics in history, culture, literature, music, politics, law, science, and many more.

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Mack, and Shea, enjoyed the slopes. Everyone had a wonderful time visiting with family. On Saturday, Don and Vicki went to Naperville to spend time with their daughter, Christine Stephens, her husband, Lance, and their children, Sydney, Owen, and Avery. They attended the play, “Madagascar.� Avery played the part of Gloria the Hippo. This past Monday evening, Clint and I drove up to Loves Park for a dinner for the area Marine poolees and their families. We had a very nice dinner and presentation on the expectations of Marine Boot Camp. This past Saturday

evening, I joined my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, her brother, Keith Chestnut and his wife, Katie, cousin, Luke Sheely, and friends Doug and Brenda Rhodes at the annual Booster Drawdown dinner. They served a wonderful dinner and gave away lots of prizes during the event. It was nice to catch up with our family and friends during the evening. The event raises funds to benefit the many sports programs in Polo. Our hearts are deeply saddened at the loss of Tera Frano. I still remember babysitting for Tera and her brother when they were very young. As a child, she attended

Sunday School at our church and joined our church family. She brought her children for Sunday School and church along with her nieces.

She was an enthusiastic member of our church and she will be missed. The fresh, clean air of spring is a good reminder of the spring cleaning that will be happening in our homes. Besides removing dust bunnies and cobwebs in my

home, I will be doing some spring cleaning in my heart. During the season of Lent, we spend time considering the great gift of salvation. I know that I have not earned this gift. The good news is, we don’t have to earn it. It was freely given by God’s unconditional love for us. While this gift is simply given to those who love God, we can work to give our best to God.Â

Because God loves us so, we want to clear away the things that will dirty our hearts and prevent us from sharing God’s love. I am doing my best to clear away the hurt feelings of the past so I can put my best heart forward. I hope you will join us next Sunday for a morning of worship and inspiration. Come and learn about the greatest gift that is waiting for you.Â

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Serenity Hospice to hold an open house April 26

Birth Announcement

Members of American Legion Post 403 from Rochelle visited Serenity Hospice and Home recently for a tour and to make a donation.

“What a beautiful facility and it’s so much bigger than I thought,” said Steven Korth, Commander.

Serenity Hospice is a not-

for-profit hospice that serves a nine-county region in northern Illinois.

The community is invited to visit its in-patient facility located in Oregon along with the new administrative offices at an open house on Wednesday, April 26 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Those attending can tour

Serenity’s new Bariatric Room and administrative offices and also learn about the Complementary Therapies and other services.

For more information about Serenity Hospice call 815-732-2499 or visit the website at www. serenityhospiceandhome. org.

Lauren Katherine Drozd and Annabelle Lois Bird Drozd

Lauren Katherine Drozd Annabelle Lois Bird Drozd Nathan and Brittany Drozd, Mt. Morris, announce the birth of their twin daughters, Lauren Katherine Drozd and Annabelle Lois Bird Drozd on Feb. 8, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital,

Rockford.

Lauren weighed five pounds 10 ounces, and Annabelle weighed five pounds 14 ounces. Both were 18 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are David and Gretchen Nelson, Mt. Morris, and the late Lois

Nelson, Mt. Morris.

Paternal grandparents are Dan and Kathy Drozd, Oregon.

Maternal greatgrandparents are Robert and Leona Groenhagen, Oregon, and Carl and Leona Nelson, Mt. Morris.

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I would like to thank my family, relatives and friends for the flowers, cards, visits, and food for the guys working at home. Also a special thank you to the caring staff on wing four at Pinecrest and the therapy team who all y recovery. ry helped me in my

Blessings to each of you.

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Applicants will be required to write a brief essay discussing the personal benefits they have received from public service.

The winner will be announced at BHS Honors Night in May. Applications and further details are available in the Byron High School Guidance Office and on the students’ Naviance-Family Connection accounts.

The application deadline is Friday, April 14.

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Many thanks to our family for the nice meal at the Pines and the pictures that were taken that will last a long time. Also thank you for the flowers that were delivered to us. Thank you to all our friends and relatives for the many cards we received. They were greatly appreciated and contributed to our very happy 70th Wedding Anniversary.

Gary Tarvestad, left, and Steven Korth Commander of Rochelle American Legion Post 403 recently presented a donation to Lynn Knodle, Executive Director of Serenity Hospice. Photo supplied

College News University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford After four years of determination and hard work in medical school, graduating students learned where they will spend the next three to seven years of their medical training.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford students were matched to residency programs in 15 specialties and 20 states during Match Day, held March 17 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford.

Medical students from all medical schools across the country heard their match results at the same time.

Local students were: Obstetrics and Gynecology: Philip Salstrom, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. Hometown: Oregon Family Medicine: Cameron Overcash, Central

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Benedictine University Rachael Ann Muszynski, Byron, was recently named to the fall dean’s lis at Benedictine University, Lisle.

The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above.

UW-Milwaukee Maddison M. Kirchner, Forreston, was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of WisconsinMadison.

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

March 10 Victoria A. Withers and Mariah L. Nelson, both of Oregon.

March 14 Frank S. Janczak, Davis Junction, and Jessica L. Tofari, Monroe Center.

March 16 Juan D. Olguin and Ashley Jones, both of Rochelle

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, March 23—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, March 26—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour, Mission Sunday Wednesday, March 29—11 a.m. Lenten Service Thursday, March 30—10 a.m. Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services

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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 Julie Bunt 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, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 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 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

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 Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 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, March 23—8 a.m.

AA Meeting; Friday, March 24—Herald News Due Sunday, March 26—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 27—8 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Sewing Day; 10 a.m.

Communion at Heritage Woods Wednesday, March 29—6:30 p.m. Book Study 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., EVANGELICAL FREE Forreston CHURCH Presbyterian Church in OF MT. MORRIS America 102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Drew Jones Mt. Morris 815-938-3605 Senior Pastor www.forrestongrovechurch.

Bruce McKanna com Associate Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Lance Mennen 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 23—1 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Ladies Bible Study Saturday, March 25—7 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED Men’s Accountability Group CHURCH Sunday, March 26—8:30 501 Third Ave. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at FREEDOM LUTHERAN http://www.efcmm.org to check CHURCH, ELCA out our latest opportunities and Pastor Kathy Burkheimer updates 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship FAITH DISCOVERY at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian CHURCH Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon 801 W. Oregon St., Polo GIFT—Growing In Faith Jeremy Heller, Pastor Together-Christian education 815-946-3588 for all ages following worship 9 a.m. Sunday School service 10 a.m. Worship Service Welcome Center is at Nursery Available 111 S. 4th St., Oregon We are an independent nondenominational Christian GRACE VALLEY church.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED Visitors are always welcome.

CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. FAITH EVANGELICAL German Valley LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jake Ritzema 402 Second Ave., Forreston 815-362-6601 Pastor Scott Ralston Sunday School for All Ages Church 815-938-3203 9 a.m. “ A Church with a Heart — Worship Service 10 a.m.

In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship GERMAN VALLEY 10 a.m. Sunday School UNITED METHODIST Sunday, March 26—9 a.m.

CHURCH Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday Church and Main Streets School, Evangelism-Vision Don Plock, Pastor Meeting 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, March 28—6:30 p.m. Bible Study LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Wednesday, March 29—6 CHURCH p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m.

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Lenten Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton FAITH UNITED 815-738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH Email leafriverbc@gmail.

Mission Statement: Loving, com Growing & Serving in Faith Sunday Praise and Worship Handicapped Accessible Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery 702 E. Dixon St., Polo provided) Pastor Karen Hundrieser Sunday School 11 a.m.

815-946-3212 Wednesday Prayer/Bible Website: faithumcpolo Studies 6 p.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School Prayer Chain 738-2205

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Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Friday, March 24— Newsletter Deadline Sunday, March 26—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, March 24—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Saturday, March 25—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, March 26—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 12 p.m. Congregational Business Meeting with Potluck Monday, March 27—2-4:40 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, March 28—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, March 29—5:308 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level; 7:15 p.m. Chimes NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael Hoffman will continue a series of messages related to the Passion of Christ, leading up to Easter.

This week’s message is titled “Jesus Suffered.”

Greeting you will be Mike and Sharon McGlinn.

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

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

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

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

Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the church. All are welcome.

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

March’s Bible Book of the Month is Mark.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim

815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Thursday, March 23—6 p.m. Evangelism Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Saturday, March 25—5:30 p.m. Agape Worship Service Sunday, March 26—9 a.m.

Worship, Coin Collection to Habitat; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School; 11:30 a.m.

Youth to Village Bakery Monday, March 27—10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, March 28—10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts Wednesday, March 28—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

Holy Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, March 30—7:30 p.m. Agape Team Practice Saturday, April 1—5:30 p.m.

Agape Worship Service Sunday, April 2—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School

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

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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

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

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

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

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, March 26—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Wednesday, March 29—6 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m.

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

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY’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. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, March 23—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, March 24—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, March 25—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, March 26—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Age 4 through Grade 6; 11 a.m. Deep Digs Bible Discussion Tuesday, March 28—Spring Break-No Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, March 29— 6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; Spring Break-No Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m.

Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Mid-Week Worship Service; Chancel Choir Thursday, March 30—Spring Break-No Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Job fair will be held on April 6 Several area manufacturers will have representatives at a job fair, sponsored by the partners of NCI Works, on Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum.

Participants should come prepared to interview and

bring a resume.

For a list of employers visit the Best Inc. Facebook page.

NCI Works partners includes the Business Employment Skills Team Inc. and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Cast announced for PAG production A glass-painting class will be held March 25 at The Shed in downtown Oregon. Photo supplied

Glass painting class is Saturday A painting class will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 9 a.m. at The Shed in Oregon.

Come enjoy a morning of glass painting, snacks and conversation.

An artist will demonstrate an easy technique on glass, and

a handmade wooden frame will be provided to complete the project.

All ages are welcome. Proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice.

Register at 815-732-2499. The $30 cost includes all supplies and snacks.

Rock River Center Events What’s “Happening” at Rock River Center?

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

Jessica is a Veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer. She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available to them.

This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252.

Rock River Center Book Club Rock River Center Book Club meets the second Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the center in the board room.

Oregon Public Library staff members are the facilitators of this group.

“Memories” by Bern Ackland Come and join our “Memories” group and listen and join in on the group.

We meet from 10 to 11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at Rock River Center.

We talk about things from our past, gardening, cooking, school, or whatever comes to mind. We reminisce or discuss memories of things that we find special or different; and discover the things we have in common or that are different from others.

Each of us will share when and what we want. There is no pressure on anyone to contribute and the session time is limited to one hour.

Through participation we are able to share some of the most interesting and special experiences. New faces are always welcome.

Rock River Center Crafters The Rock River Center Crafters is a group that enjoys making reasonably priced gifts, cards and other items. The group meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Rock River Center. We are always looking for new members to join us and share their ideas.

Silk Scarf Dyeing Class Have you ever looked for a certain color scarf and couldn’t find it?

Well, here’s your chance to make your own! Join Ann on April 12, 2017 from 9 to 10 a.m. for a class on dyeing silk scarves.

St. Mary’s Lenten

FISH FRY BUFFET Baked & Fried Cod, Fried & Au Gratin Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetables, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Dessert & Beverage

Carryouts Available Call Ahead 815-732-7383

Every Friday Mar. 3 - Apr. 7 5-7 PM Adults $10 • Children $5

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE!

St. Mary’s Community Center Route 64 West • Oregon SM-ST14865-0406

She will show you how to get the color(s) you like. The whole process is simple and takes no more than one hour.

Imagine making your new scarf and wearing it home!

The cost of this class is: $15/ members, $17/non-members All supplies will be provided.

Registration/ payment deadline: April 5 so supplies can be purchased.

Upcoming Daytrips Through Rock River Center Ah, Wilderness! June 21 Timberlake Playhouse; Mt. Carroll The great, American, romantic coming-of-age comedy introduces us to the Miller family of seaside Connecticut. Among the generations is 17 year old son Richard, feeling the rushes of desire and rebellion and dreaming of his life ahead.

Relive the moments of youth when everything seems possible in this valentine to the soul of the American family—a family of another time, with all the shenanigans, smiles, and poignant memories that go with it.

“A breath of fresh air.

A miracle of sense and sensibility..Vividly alive.”

Cost: $70/members, $75/ non-members (includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity): Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: May 15 Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly.

ROCK OF AGES; Aug. 30 Drury Lane Playhouse; Oakbrook We can’t fight this feelin’ anymore! Rock back to a time of big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair with Rock of Ages this fall.

Nominated for five Tony Awards, Rock of Ages features a mix of 28 classics 80’s hits

by Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx and more including “Don’t Stop Believin’, “We Built

This City, and “The Final Countdown”.

Rock of Ages follows aspiring rockstar Drew and his sweetheart, Sherri as they fight to save Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Don’t miss a musical so awesome, you’ll want to rock out again! *Recommended for ages 13+.There are some mild adult themes.

Cost: $90/members, $95/ non-members (includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity) Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: July 19 Transportation is subsidized by Stillman Bank.

Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly.

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

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement & answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

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

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center.

To confirm meeting schedules, call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org.

This spring the Performing Arts Guild will bring to life a favorite children’s story.

“The Ransom of Red Chief ” will be presented in Mt. Morris on Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30 at the Pinecrest Grove Theater.

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee show is at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. There is no reserved seating.

For information call 815734-2103 or order online at performingartsguild.com and click on tickets. Tickets will go on sale the end of March.

“The Ransom of Red Chief ” is the story of two bumbling con artists trying

to scam some money from the townsfolk in Summit, Alabama.

Join in the fun and see what happens when their plans go awry.

Auditions were held in February, and cast members are: Myah Ackerberg, Dennis Cheatwood, Mary Cheatwood, Tim Bulfer, Brianna Fuentes, Larry Ubben, Priscilla Osborne, Joanne Reisner, AlexaLin Moses, Abi Fletcher, Hannah Sheely, Deven Kenerson, Emily Kerchner, Zander Vandesand and Houston Arterburn.

The play will be directed

by David Sheely and Trudy Whalen and produced by Pam Ballard and Jennifer Bakener.

LR Lions will serve a dinner The Leaf River Lions will hold a roast pork loin dinner on Sunday April 23 as a community fundraiser for the Summer Daze Festival coming on June 2-4.

The annual roast pork dinner has been going on for several years and all of the Leaf River organizations work together to make this a success.

The menu consists of roast pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, dinner roll, and cake with coffee,

peach tea, water, and milk offered as beverages.

The cost for the dinner is $8 at the door for adults or $7 in advance. The cost for children 5 years through 12 years is $6 at the door or $5 in advance. Children 4 years and younger eat free.

Advance tickets may be purchased at the Bertolet Memorial Library or from Lions Paul Lindstrom, Kathy Rose, or Laura Werner.

For more information call 815-738-2761.

Learn about heirloom tomatoes in Byron The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer a free program Understanding Heirloom Tomatoes on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, Byron.

An heirloom plant is generally considered to be a variety that has been passed down through several generations of a family because of a valued characteristic.

Since heirloom tomatoes have become popular recently, liberties have been taken with the use of the term “heirloom.”

Join Master Gardner Phil

Bratta to learn more about the 4,000 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes, the benefits of eating heirloom tomato products, uses for heirloom tomatoes, and sources of heirloom seeds and transplants.

The differences between hybrid tomatoes, GMO tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes will be discussed.

No advance registration is required for this program.

For more information call the Byron Forest preserve district at 815-234-8535 ext.

217 or visit their website at byronforestpreserve.com.

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Prepare local food to sell to restaurants Local food farmers are always scanning the marketplace for potential customers, and with more food businesses looking to offer local products, it could be a great fit for both parties.

However, selling to restaurants, retail stores, and institutional food service is quite a bit different from selling to end-consumers at the local farmers market.

How? “Restaurants may need to know in advance what you have available so they can plan their menus, retailers may need bars code on your labels so items can easily be rung up at the checkout counter, and institutions may want some proof that you have food safety training, just to name a few,” says Andy Larson, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator for University of Illinois Extension.

MarketReady is an Extension short course designed to help local food farmers prepare to scale

up and professionalize their marketing so they can become consistent, highquality providers to local restaurants, retail stores, and institutional food service.

The research-based training is built on best practices identified by food buyers who use local farm suppliers, and will cover everything from relationshipbuilding to risk management to legal labels.

The MarketReady class will meet Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 on April 6, 13, 20, and 27 in the Rotary Room at the Belvidere Family YMCA, located at 220 W. Locust St. in Belvidere.

For more information, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Judy Hodge at (815) 544-3710 or hodg@ illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact your local Extension office.

Crime Scene Class Kishwaukee College Criminal Justice students performed DNA analysis on practice crime-scene samples recently. The students, enrolled in CRJ 251 - Criminalistics II: Advanced Crime Scene, ran a general electrophoresis on DNA samples in class. Electrophoresis is the method used to compare DNA samples from a crime scene with samples taken from suspects. The process includes creating a gel-environment in which to dispense small samples from suspects and scene and then stimulate the DNA to stretch out in bands by using electrical currents. Placing the stretched samples in a stain bath makes the unique DNA bands visible for detailed analysis and comparison. The process can take nearly an hour and is a staple procedure in forensics labs around the world. Students preparing the stain baths for the DNA samples left to right are: Hannah Miller, Oregon; Victoria Rodriguez, Rochelle; Richard Rojas, DeKalb; and Courtney Bolin, Kirkland. Photo supplied

Shooting sports program is offered through 4-H The Ogle County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Registration is open for archery and air rifle. Both disciplines provide a supportive, adult-supervised environment in which youth, ages 8 to 18 years old, by September 1, can learn the shooting discipline of archery and of air rifle.

Youth will also learn about

wildlife management and conservation ethics.

The 4-H Shooting Sports program maintains a strong relationship with the existing natural resources, safety, and outdoor recreation 4-H programs. The materials and training programs emphasize young people and their life skills as the product of the program while

using tested techniques and positive reinforcement. This approach allows 4-H to increase awareness of natural resources and conservations (knowledge), to develop competency in safe shooting sports practices (skills), and to provide youth with positive workforce attitudes (behaviors).

Opportunities may be

available for competitive shooting events, at the regional, state, and national level. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program stands out as an example.

You can register by calling the Ogle County Extension

office at 815-732-2191 or download an application from our website at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo/. More information, including dates, cost, and location, can also be found on our website. Limited spots are available. Registration will be taken first come, first service, and is due to the Ogle County Extension

Office by March 31.

4-H is the youth program of University of Illinois Extension.

For more information about becoming a volunteer, call 815.732.2191 or visit us on-line at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18 by September 1.

Public Voice Sixth Street is best jail location Dear Editor, In recent months, there has been several concerns regarding the placement of the new Ogle County Jail.

The current plans to place the new building on the block of South Sixth Street along with the creation of a connected sally port to the Judicial Center is the only logical choice.

The first and foremost concern should be the safety of the officers, inmates and the general public.

The sally port does this and so much more.

I would reduce transportation costs along with the savings of not having to hire more corrections officers to transport prisoners.

The design of the new jail will portray that of any other professional building - it will not look like a jail.

One major stopping block from this project becoming a reality is the city of Oregon.

Councilman Jim Barnes and Tom Izer are voting no to the surrender/closure of South Sixth Street.

If this in fact causes the project to relocate and an avoidable disaster happens, the blood will be on their hands.

I am also very disappointed in how the residents of the City of Oregon have reacted to the recent town hall meetings to further discuss the project.

They have disrespected the county and the sheriff with their bad behavior.

My hat goes off to the county board and the sheriff’s office.

They have done an excellent job of planning this project.

It serves the needs of the institution while reducing costs for the taxpayers.

I fully support the location of the new jail and I hope you will to.

Chris Corcoran Mt. Morris

How many does it take?

Dear Editor, The decision was made to not put the new jail to a referendum.

Instead public meetings have been held to answer questions and concerns – yet many of these remain unaddressed.

The county purchased downtown property with the new jail in mind, leading many to believe that the location has been decided and the board is going through the motions of considering public concerns.

The recent meeting at the Oregon Coliseum was an opportunity for a dialogue, instead much of it was used to “sell” the proposed plan.

The county jail in Sycamore was cited as a success story.

Based on 2013 figures, the population of Sycamore is 17,534 and Oregon is 3,625

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No letters pertaining to the election will be published after the March 23 edition.

Letters from candidates or members of their immediate families will not be printed until after the election, regardless of the topic.

(down from 2010 census numbers).

There is no comparison between these two towns and counties in terms of supporting a large downtown jail.

Facts show an increasing population does not lead to an increased violent crime rate so why the great increase in jail size?

Will the inmates come from the county or state and federal facilities?

If coming from outside the county, why?

It does not matter if there is no barbed wire and bright lights surrounding the new jail, what matters is that part of Sixth Street will be closed and a massive structure will dominant our downtown area.

The City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum to discuss the closure of Sixth Street.

How many people does it take to make a difference?

Cindy Enzler Oregon

Voice concerns over jail project Dear Editor, To all who live in Ogle County and particularly in Oregon, there is a Planning Commission meeting regarding the location of the new jail at the Coliseum on Thursday the 23rd at 5:30 p.m.

We need to be there to

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Letters will be printed with the author’s name and town only. The telephone number is necessary for the newspaper staff to call with any questions and to verify the signature.

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express our opposition to the new jail on Sixth Street.

I attended the meeting on March 9, and came away feeling that locating the jail on Sixth Street will have an enormously negative effect.

First, while we’re intent on growing more businesses here, three businesses may be torn down for a parking lot for the jail.

Second, planners said the First Street location was unsuitable because they couldn’t build a basement there, except, as one young lady pointed out, the proposed jail on Sixth Street will have no basement anyway.

Other claims, such as that a bus to transfer inmates would only last three years, were unconvincing.

And, as was pointed out, we could use a few more jobs in town to transfer inmates.

Not to mention the plunge in housing values around the jail.

And finally, estimates are only estimates, and we are all accustomed to having projects like this end up costing two or three times what the projections were.

This project will completely decimate downtown Oregon.

There are other options.

This one is completely unacceptable, and we need to put a stop to it.

Please come to the meeting on Thursday the 23rd to express your opposition.

Nancy Churchill Oregon

Build a skywalk not a sally port Dear Editor, Ogle County — put the jail where you have it planned, but since the city of Oregon will probably vote against the street being vacated, and you won’t be able to do your large sally port, go over the street with a skywalk.

The two buildings can be connected with an enclosed, secure skywalk accessible only to deputies and prisoners.

This would eliminate the need to revamp any city utilities and excavation of any other streets.

The sheriff and Kim Gouker keep referring to the great cost of transporting prisoners — well most citizens of the county of Ogle do not know or realize that at least once a week prisoners are transported to Rochelle or back from Rochelle for court over there.

We (the county) also pay for a judge, a person from the circuit clerk’s office, state attorney’s office to be at these court sessions, what about that expense, was it part of the cost that was referred to or is it in addition to the cost?

Why do we have court sessions in Rochelle?

When the new judicial center was being planned, it was stated that this new building would allow all court sessions to be in one

building.

Cut out court in Rochelle and put that money back in the bank to be used for the maintenance of the new building.

I can’t believe that Kim Gouker believes that just because the building will not look like a jail but like an office building, people won’t know that it is a jail.

At the meeting in Forreston it was stated: In fact, it won’t even be officially known as a jail - directional signs will carry a different name.

“We’re not going to call this a jail,” Gouker said.

“We’re going to call it the Judicial Center Annex.”

Does he think people are so naive that by calling it the Judicial Center Annex, no one will call it the Ogle County Jail?

No law enforcement person is going to tell someone at the time of their arrest, you are going to the Judicial Center Annex, they are going to say you are going to the Ogle County Jail.

In conclusion, Gouker and fellow board members and people from HOK, a Chicago architectural and planning firm, think about a secured skywalk instead of the sally port.

Please do not buy more property that would be taken off of the tax rolls for Oregon-Nashua, we have enough non-taxable property now.

Becky Bolthouse Oregon

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Art gallery is devoted to art after renovations From A1 floor, the art gallery is once again totally devoted to art.

The Eagle’s Nest Art Colony’s paintings and sculptures are on exhibit with the new display designed by a specialist from the Rockford Art Museum.

The renovations also mean the library now has new lighting and electrical components, new plumbing, heating and cooling systems.

Outside, a large patio offers seating and tables under large shade trees, and

a drive-up book drop-off box.

New sidewalks wrap completely around the library, allowing easy access to the elevator entrance in the back.

Out front, the set of steps nearest the street was removed and replaced with a sloped sidewalk, further enhancing the accessibility for handicapped library patrons.

Four parking stalls were added to the west of the building, including one that is handicapped.

Oregon Mayor Ken Williams, left, chats with Craig Carpenter in the newly refurbished gallery March 17 during an open house at the Oregon Public Library. Photo by Vinde Wells

Jessica Throw and her daughter Kayla sign the guest book March 17 at the Oregon Public Library’s open house. Photo by Vinde Wells

Steve and Joanne Pennock listen as Oregon Public Library employee Deb Herman describes the changes made to Grant Afflerbaugh and author Beth Simeone chat about create spaces for children and youth in the basement. The Pennocks were among the crowd that attended an open “The Art of Oregon� March 17 at a book-signing during the house March 17 at the library. Photo by Vinde Wells Oregon Public Library’s open house. Photo by Vinde Wells

Polo Knights of Columbus sponsoring Cubs trip The Polo Knights of Columbus and the Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic Team are organizing a bus trip to see the Chicago

Cubs versus the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 8.  Since it is a 6:10 p.m. game, the bus will leave

Polo at 2 p.m. with pickups at Oregon at 2:30, and Blain’s Farm and Fleet on Riverside in Rockford at 3:15 p.m.

The cost of the trip is $95 because Milwaukee Field and includes the bus and an has a roof. infield loge box seat ticket.  Remember, the weather For questions or to shouldn’t be an issue secure a spot, contact Don

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Mt. Morris candidates at Pinecrest Grove March 29 Mt. Morris Village President and Trustee candidates will meet and greet residents on Wednesday, March 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center,500 Evergreen Lane, just off South McKendrie Avenue.

Village president candidates include Dan Elsasser and Gregory Unger, while Robert Cowen, Michael

Fay, Jim Hopkins and Gerald Stauffer are running for three village trustee seats.

A non-debate format was selected for the evening. It will be moderated by Denise Welsh and Larry Ubben, members of the Mt. Morris Work Group, event sponsors.

Candidates will answer a variety of pre-selected questions in a random fashion, including those written by residents

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and submitted prior to the event.

Candidates will have the opportunity to review and thoughtfully consider the list

of questions before the Meet and Greet.

Attendees can ask the candidates pertinent questions toward the end of the evening.

Residents may submit questions at the Mt. Morris Village Clerk’s office, 105 W. Lincoln St. They can also leave them in the drop box outside the building when the office is closed.

Questions must be submitted by noon on Thursday, March 23.

The election is Tuesday, April 4. The Work Group asks residents to vote for the candidates of their choice, and invites all residents to attend the Candidate Meet and Greet to help make more informed decisions.

Admission is free to all for this public event.

Work Group members

will be present to accept donations of any amount to support the renovation of the Price Campus Fountain on the Mt. Morris campus.

Both the bronze “Fountain Nymph” and “Mounder” maquettes (small statues) will be on exhibit. Work Group members will assist guests who have questions about a maquette purchase and can also arrange for a private, inhome viewing.

Encore! plans new summer festival for June 10 PorchFest will have musicians Summer seems a long way off, but Encore! Mt. Morris is already working on a new festival to be held Saturday, June 10.

PorchFest will be a neighborhood and community-building event that will match residents’ porches with musical

performers of all types.

Dozens of musicians will perform on porches throughout the community for an hour each, from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a concert at the band shell.

A map identifying the musicians, times and locations will be available at the Old Sandstone Gallery on June 10, the day of the event, and will be available online at a special Encore!

Mt. Morris website: www. encoreporchfest.com, and through a Google map.

Encore! Mt. Morris is looking for the following: • Performers: Solo or ensemble vocalists and instrumentalists, • People willing to host a musician or ensemble for an hour during the festival on your porch (or stoop or driveway), • People who would like

to sell food from a private space within the boundaries of the festival (i.e., driveway) Anyone interested in any of these activities is asked to sign up at www. encoreporchfest.com by Saturday, April 8.

Boundaries of the festival and additional information about responsibilities as a performer, porch host, food vendor or volunteer can be found at the same web site.

For more information fill out the Contact Us form or leave your name and contact information at the Mt. Morris Village Hall.

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

Led by a Steering Committee, six committees

are focused on key areas of need and opportunity.

Encore! Mt. Morris has the full cooperation and support of the Mt. Morris Village Board and Economic Development Group and complements other local economic development activities.

Volunteers and donations are welcome. Learn more at www.EncoreMtMorris. com.

Fish fry will be on April 7 Proceeds for a new door

The Polo Senior Center and the Polo Mystic Tie Lodge 187 will serve an all you can eat fish fry on Friday, April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the senior center.

The menu will include bake or fired cod, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, and drink.

Advanced tickets may be purchased

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at the senior center or from any lodge member or senior center board member.

Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

The cost is $10 for adults $5 for children age 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger.

Servers will be Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club members.

All proceeds will be used to help install senior friendly doors at the senior center.

Burley Linhart shows some of his collectible pocket knives to an interested Andy Baumann during the Forreston Toy Show March 11 Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Chamber Chatter The annual Lenten Fish Fry will be held at the senior center on Friday, April 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Polo Senior Center and Polo Mystic Tie Lodge 187 will be hosting this meal.

The meal consist of cod, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, desserts and drinks.

Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, and under 6 years old is free.

The Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic team and the Polo Knights of Columbus invite you to attend a trip to Milwaukee.

The Cubs will be playing the Brewers at Miller Park on April 8 at 6:10 p.m.

Cost is $95 per person, with the package including

bus and infield box seats, please contact Taylor Vock or Don Vock at 815-973-6581 to secure your spot.

Bus leaves Polo from St. Mary’s Church at 2 p.m. that afternoon.

A Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 703 E. Buffalo Street on Saturday, April 8 starting at 10 a.m.

Bring your camera, Easter baskets, and visit the Easter Bunny. Call 815-946-2203.

The Polo Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 15 at Centennial Elementary School beginning with ages 1-3 at 10 a.m., 4-7 years old at 10:15 a.m., and 8-12 year olds from 8 a.m. to noon.

Kids are encouraged to come early to register for big prizes.

Contact Joey at 815-2972994.

Start cleaning those closets out, the Polo Chamber of Commerce Spring All Town Rummage Sales will be held on April 28 and 29.

The Polo Woman’s Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The location has changed and will be held behind 409 E. Mason St. in the large white garage that faces Pleasant Avenue.

You can only get to this garage from the Pleasant Avenue side.

Signs will be posted.

Our Table Meal will be

held on Mondays, March 27, April 24, and May 22 at the FUM Church on East Dixon Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

This is a free meal provided to our community.

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

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Mondays - Coffee and cookies are provided.

Tuesday – Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m., except the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday & ThursdaysBurn exercise class from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and ThursdaysFit for Life exercise class

from 9 to 10 a.m. None on March 30.

Tuesdays-Line dancing 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays-Play 500 at noon.

Wednesdays-PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays-Play euchre or Mexican train at noon.

Fridays-Homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m. for a donation.

Fridays-Play bridge at noon.

March 24–Book Club, “Woman of God,” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: March 25 – Middle & High School Program from

noon to 2 p.m.

March 27 – Book Club, “ The Story of Life,” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificate of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and then every five years increment of being in business in Polo.

Please contact Susie at polo@essex1.com you have a special business celebration coming up.

If you have a special event to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter, please contact Susie at 815-9463131.

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Highland Ag Banquet is April 6 RSVP by March 31 to attend The Agriculture Department at Highland Community College invites the agriculture students, parents, and supporters to a banquet called “Growing Momentum” on Thursday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at the Student & Conference Center, room H-201.

The evening will include dinner, with highlights

about the Post-Secondary Ag Student (PAS) Organization, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and Dairy Judging Team. Sponsors who have supported the Agriculture Department throughout the year will be recognized.

Over the past few years, the Agriculture Department has made some changes to the agriculture curriculum, as well as providing some extracurricular opportunities for students.

Spring Walk

With the continued growth of the agriculture program, it is important to reflect on the past, thank those who have helped along the way, and discuss the vision as we move forward.

Robin Minnis and her dog, Bindy, Oregon, stopped long enough on Sunday for a photo during a walk at Oregon Park West.

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This is an evening of celebration, and discussion about “Growing Momentum.” RSVP by Friday, March 31 to Justin Ebert at 815-599-3507 or justin.ebert@highland.edu.

Polo Library News National Library Week April 9-15 If you live in Buffalo Township and don’t have a library card, this would be a great time to get one!

Bring in your photo ID with a current address and we’ll help you get a card.

Also, if you’ve lost your card, you can get a replacement for free this week.

Food For Fines April 10-April 15 Do you have overdue fees?

For every non-perishable food item or personal care item you donate, we will deduct $1.00 from your Polo Library late fees (does not apply to lost or missing items).

Donations benefit Polo Lifeline Food Pantry.

Even if you don’t have late fees, you are welcome to donate food, cash or a check payable to Polo Lifeline.

Polo Public Library Lecture Series Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.

Each year the library offers a Lifelong Learners’ Lecture Series.

By offering this series we hope to bring events that are both entertaining and enlightening to the community. This year’s focus has been Abraham Lincoln and his family.

Wrapping up the three part series on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Kevin Wood, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, as Abraham Lincoln, will present “A New Birth of Freedom”.

This event is free and open to the public.

The library building is accessible but seating is limited so registration is required.

Please call, email or stop by to reserve your seat.

Visit the Polo Public Library at 302 West Mason Street, send an email at www.pololibrary.org , or phone 815-946-2713 for information and to register for the event.

Children’s Programs Pokemon Club Saturday, April 15 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Learn the basics and play the game.

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For ages 7-12.

Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

A snack will be provided.

If you would like to have a class or one on one session, call the Library at 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by.

Middle School/High School Program Saturday, April 29 from 12 to 2 p.m.

The middle and high school group will have a book discussion, an activity, and make snacks.

The book selection will be Seizure by Kathy Reichs

New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the Library.

Please come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library.

To look at our collection, visit our website

(pololibrary.org) and view the carousel, follow the library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Adult Fiction Humans Bow Down by James Patterson Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb Large Print Always a Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson DVD

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Rock River Center representative Wednesday, April 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Rock River Center will provide a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, Insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population.

No appointment necessary.

They will return every 4th

Wednesday of each month.

Polo Public Library 302 Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us.

Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource!

Lego Club Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Snack provided.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

Let’s LEGO! Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

Story Time Class Thursday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Theme: All About Bugs!

Instructor: Miss Randi Every other Thursday morning children will learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, letter recognition, plus vocabulary building.

Bring a friend and listen, learn and have fun.

Adult Programs: Pinterest Party Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Boys track and field team should be at the top

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com As new head coach for the Forreston-Polo track and field team, Bob Wagner knows he has inherited an enviable situation.

“If we’re not near the top of the conference, I should be fired,” Wagner said. “With all the speed we have, this is a great year to come in.”

Wagner takes over for Ryan Deets, as the co-op moves from Polo as host school to Forreston. Fortunately, Deets will stay on as the top assistant.

Wagner returns to coaching after spending the last six years as an official. Previously, he was the Forreston girls coach from 2000-10, an assistant at Forreston (1997-2000) and varsity boys coach at Freeport Aquin in the early 1990s.

Both Wagner and Deets bring of wealth of practical and technical experience to what promises to be one of the top teams in the northern Illinois.

“The key is to get through without any nagging injuries, like what happened at the end of last year,” Wagner said.

“Winning the Oregon Classic (the premier small-school meet in the area) they looked great. But, towards the post season, injuries killed them.”

Another concern for Wagner is replacing Brad Cavanaugh and Brooks Grobe, two of the most decorated Polo trackmen in

Polo’s A.J. Christensen clears a hurdle during the 110 meter hurdles at the state track in Charleston. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

school history.

With a loaded class of junior and sophomores, the team has a good start.

AJ Christensen has been a 2-time state qualifier in both the 110 and 300 hurdles his freshman and sophomore years. This could be the year he ends up on the medal stand.

“His times (15.38 and 40.13) give him potential of being in the top at state,” Wagner said. “He’ll also be a vital part of our relays.”

His football running mate Gavin Fuchs packs more power to the relays with times of 11.29 in the 100 meters and around 51.0 in the 400.

“I actually coached his mom,” Wagner said. “Gavin is a great kid to have on the team for his leadership.”

There will be plenty of depth in the 400, 800 and 1,600 relays with Joe Bowers, Cailean Davids, Evan Kelsey, Hunter Daws, Brady Webb and Sam Barkalow.

“As I look back at times from last year, most everybody is back,” Wagner said. “What a great bunch of kids to coach. They really get along with each other.”

Webb went over 20 feet as a freshman long jumper and 38 feet in the triple jump. Mason Wright was surprise triple jump sectional champ with a 42-11 effort in his first year out for track. Reid Taylor is approaching 40 feet and also high jumps.

“We’re loaded in the triple jump,” Wagner said.

“Christian Groenewold is our top high jumper at 5-10 and can triple jump too.”

Forreston has plenty of potential in the throws with freshman Jace Coffey having success in junior high. Steve Christensen, Ben Peterson, Ethan Phillips, Garett Badertscher add more power to the throws.

“Christensen is so strong,” Wagner said. “He could go

140s in the discus and 40s in the shot put.”

Even sprinters Fuchs and Barkalow are throwers, demonstrating their athleticism. Cole Strehlow replaces Steve Pearson as throwing coach.

Mathew Cheeseman, who Wagner says “is leading like crazy”, heads the distance crew. Cheeseman will help out in the hurdles, as will Daws and Phillips.

Jake Simpson, Draven Wells and Chris Rademacher will back up Cheeseman in the distances.

The program has solid numbers with close to 40 out. They will be favorites to continue their domination of the NUIC and could make a run at the sectional title.

“Le-Win, Pec and us seem to be the trend in the conference,” Wagner said.

“In the sectional, (defending champ) Rockford Christian will be the team to beat.

We should be up there with Winnebago and Oregon. Both of them are always good.”

Ultimately, Wagner has higher hopes than that.

“We want to get honors downstate,” he said.

Forreston’s first home meet was scheduled March 22 and it was on the road March 28 at Oregon.

Some of the early highlights of the schedule are the Gebhardt-Worley Invite at Oregon on April 8, the Rock Falls Invite April 21 and the prestigious Hawk Classic April 28.

Not many changes for Polo-Forreston girls track

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Though it’s now the Forreston co-op track and field team instead of the Polo co-op, nothing really changes for the girls.

“The only thing that has affected us is the girls from Polo travel to Forreston and wear their uniforms,” head coach Terry Jenkins said. “ For us, this year will be the same as the last six we have had a co-op.”

Jenkins is entering his 98th season coaching a sport of some kind. As has been the case for the last few years, his goal is to make things fun for the girls.

There are 11 from Forreston and 11 for Polo out.

All the girls are good friends and have a blast together,” Jenkins said.

There are three 4-year seniors leading the way.

Justine Gorzny will run the hurdles and be one of the team’s top candidates at the sectional. Last year, Naeva Groenewold (graduated) won the triple jump to advance downstate.

“Justine’s a hard worker and a competitor. I think the 300 hurdles might be her stronger race,” Jenkins said.

Makayla Henneman and Lauren Rhodes will do the 100, 200 and sprint relays.

“It’s good to have that type of senior leadership,” Jenkins said.

Juniors Lena Bauman and Anna Snider return in the distances.

“If they stay healthy, they

could be competitive,” Jenkins said.

Other returning juniors are Tylor Behrends and Sierra Reining doing multiple events from the 800 on down. In the long jump and relays, will be Tia Boss, Brittany Kuntzelman and Abi Bacon.

Sophomore Kassidi Cheeseman will be in the middle distances and 300 hurdles. Kaitlyn Mateika will add to the sprints and Lexi Cox in the triple jump and 800.

Two other returning sophomores are Shannon Engelhardt (throws) and Kelsey Horton (sprints, long jump).

“I’m not sure about the freshmen or newcomers yet,” Jenkins said. “We haven’t done much in practice yet.”

Assisting Jenkins will be long-time aide Lori Wellington.

Steve Pearson is gone after over 30 years of working with the Forreston and Polo coop throwers.

“His wife retired, so they’re in Florida this time of year,” Jenkins said.

Cole Strehlow, a Cardinal grad, has stepped in to work with both the girls and boys shot and discus.

“We want the girls to enjoy themselves and try as many different things as possible,” Jenkins said. “And, be the best they can be.”

Forreston-Polo’s first meet was March 21 at Forreston. On both the 23rd and 28th, the girls will be at Oregon.

“One nice thing is both Forreston and Polo have the same spring break this year,” Jenkins said. “That helps keep our practices consistent.”

Forreston boys earn win Forreston 12, Morrison 1, 5 inn.: The Cardinals (1-0) jumped on Mustangs starter Luke Wilkens early and often on Monday in their run-rule victory.

Forreston scored 10 runs in the first three innings, and one each in the fourth and fifth.

Morrison only gave up six hits in the contest, but allowed eight walks and committed five errors.

Brandon Schneiderman went three innings for the Cardinals, giving up the lone run in the fourth inning before giving way to Cameron Timm.

Dylan Keller had the lone exta-base hit for Morrison (0-3).

Above, Polo’s Kassidi Cheeseman runs step for step with Oregon’s Abby Newman after 400 meters during a 2016 4x800 relay. At left, PoloForreston’s Sierra Reining is being followed step-forstep by Oregon’s Abby Newman during the 4x800 relay at the 2016 Ogle County Track meet in Rochelle.

Photos by Chris Johnson

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Good numbers for OHS girls soccer program

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com They asked for it and they got it.

Girls soccer at Oregon begins its maiden season this spring with 28 girls out.

Many of those same girls, their parents and soccer backers approached the school board a year and half ago and requested that a program be started at OHS. After leading the Oregon boys to a regional soccer title in his first year as coach, Seger Larson was an obvious choice to be the girls coach, as well.

Larson is young enough to

easily relate to high schoolers, yet has a wealth of soccer knowledge and experience.

He also has a personality that lends itself well to a sports program. And, he is excited to be a part of the history at Oregon.

“I like our numbers,” Larson said. “We have enough to add a few jayvee games to our (15game) schedule.”

Originally, the plan was to play a varsity only schedule.

But, with so many girls out, Larson wants to keep interest up and add more playing time.

“We have about half upperclassmen and half lower classmen,” he said. ‘I want to build the program up. We have

a lot of skilled underclassmen.”

As a coach of a new program, one problem for Larson is evaluating the personnel.

“Prior to this, I only knew about three of the girls and that was because they came to the boys games,” Larson said.

Initially, Larson is leaning on his volunteer assistant Tiffany Rufer to help with this aspect.

“Having Tiffany really helps,” Larson said. “She knows the skills, attitudes and leadership of the girls.”

When asked how coaching the girls differs from the boys, Larson replied that since the boys program is already established, he is able to jump

right into strategies with them.

“For the girls, we’re going over the basic skills,” Larson said. “I hope they keep improving. I will fin to see what they can become.”

Some of the players that have stood out so far to Larson are junior Alyssa Theisen, sophomores Hannah Donaldson and Katelyn Byerley, senior Kelsey Handschuh and freshman

Olivia Lambrigtsen.

After the first scrimmage, Larson was impressed how the team did offensively.

“We have a lot of work to do and the girls want to learn,” Larson said. “The potential is there.”

Oregon first home game was March 22 at Park West against Rochelle. On Saturday the 25th, Oregon hosts Faith Christian.

All Big Northern

Conference schools except Rock Falls offer soccer.

Girls soccer was first sanctioned by the IHSA in 1988. It was a 1-class sport played primarily by suburban schools. It grew into three classes by 2009, but teams from northern Illinois haven’t had much success downstate, with most the champs and runnersup from the Chicago area and downstate.

Polo Activities School activities for March 27–April 1 Spring Break – No School This Week Tuesday – HS Boys &

Girls Track Meet at Oregon, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday – HS Girls Track at Milledgeville, 4:30 p.m.; Baseball at Forreston,

4:30 p.m.; Softball at Stockton, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday – Baseball & Softball at Milledgeville, 11 a.m.

Sports Column NCAA tourney atmosphere was fantastic

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After wrapping up spring sports previews several day ago, I have been out of the loop on the local high school scene.

One reason for that was having family members come in for a visit and then turning around for a trip of my own to Utah.

I know the boys state basketball 3A/4A tournament was played, but I didn’t even bother to check the Internet to see who won or any particulars about it. With the snowy weather last week, I was having trouble getting on a flight, so I imagine not much has been happening with outdoor sporting contests either.

Since this is one the rare weeks I’m not inspired to write about prep sports, allow with me to share my experiences as a reporter covering the NCAA basketball tournament and as an ultra-marathoner doing a 50-mile race.

Besides seeing two of the most adorable grandchildren anywhere, that was my focus the last few days in Salt Lake City.

• Thursday 12 noon at a chance on a total stranger. fans that descended on around mountains, along the High school sports are Salt Lake got to see a lake itself and past 600 bison the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. my first love, but I have to thrilling 2-point win over that freely roam the island.

First round NCAA Mens basketball between South Dakota State University Jackrabbits and Gonzaga Zags.

That is where I found myself, sitting courtside between David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune and Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader. Haugh was there to cover Northwestern in the second game of the double header, while Zimmer and I were there for South Dakota State.

Zimmer’s paper is based in Sioux Falls while my press pass said Andy Colbert, Brookings Register.

Brookings is a city of about 20,000 that the college is located in. After I learned that South Dakota State was headed to the NCAAs to face Gonzaga, I contacted the Brookings Register sport editor and offered my services as a correspondent. I was going to be there anyway for my race, so why not?

Someone like the Chicago Tribune can spend the money to send people all over the country to cover major sporting events. Not so with smaller operations like the Brooking Register.

Indeed, they were not planning to send a reporter and decided to take

admit that being a part of the NCAA March Madness was special. It was a firstclass operation all the way – from structured press conferences, media buffets, the aforementioned front row seating and access to the team’s locker rooms before and after the game along with the coach’s halftime talk.

If you had that press badge on, no place was off limits.

One could certainly feel spoiled by all this special treatment, especially after a text from Oregon athletic director and huge Northwestern fan Mike Lawton. He was at the game with his dad and son up in the nosebleed section and wondered what I was doing courtside.

I’m not even a fan of either South Dakota State or Northwestern, yet here I am with all the perks and not having to pay the going rate of a $100 a ticket.

How hardcore of a fans are the three generations of Lawton? They left Dixon at 3:30 in the afternoon and drove 1,300 miles straight through to arrive in time for the noon tip-off.

The team I was covering, the Jackrabbits, lost to Gonzaga, but the Lawtons and hordes of Northwestern

Vanderbilt.

With fans from four different schools present, the atmosphere is the arena that afternoon was electrifying.

With so much national attention riveted upon March Madness, the payoff for winning is off the charts.

Perhaps I have been jaded by the sterile atmosphere of attending NIU games at the Convocation Center, but I forgot how much entertaining college basketball can be at the highest level.

My team was a No. 16 seed and led for the first 18 minutes of the game. What if this is the first time ever in 125 tries that a No. 16 wins?

The Northwestern win was a feel-good moment for not just Wildcat fans, but for the rest of the country. A South Dakota State win would have easily eclipsed that and if that occurred, could I have done it justice for the hometown fans back in Brookings?

No matter, that lead faded away and the game story had a little less drama.

• Saturday, 6 a.m., Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake. 50-Mile Buffalo Run. There I found myself, lined up with more than 100 runners waiting for the start of a race that would loop

A few years earlier on a solitary hike on the island and several miles from any other human being, I came upon a group of bison on the trail.

I mistakenly assumed bison were like cows and would readily move if I prompted them to do so.

That wasn’t the case, as they suddenly began charging me. The intense fear of being gored by a 3,000-pound animal was enough impetus to outrace them to safety.

Either that, or they got bored with chasing me.

Actually, the herd of 600700 bison will generally leave you alone, provided you do not provoke them. The same applies to rattlesnakes that I occasionally comes upon in trail running in Utah.

My problem this time was not wildlife, but near-record warm temps, slight elevation change and inability to manage salt/ liquid intake. After finishing nearly 10 hours later, I was ready to pass out, suffering from heat exhaustion, nausea, dehydration and severe leg cramps.

One positive was 23rd place out of the 81 runners that finished. A fellow from Norway won in a time of 6:40.

A valuable lessen learned is to drink liquid, even when

not thirsty. I falsely thought that because I didn’t drink much while running at home this winter, I didn’t need to out there. Wrong.

Apparently, there is some kind of formula for salt consumption that I ignored.

Need to bone up on that.

This fall, the plan is to run a 100-mile race along the Hennepin Canal. It was a blessing to have post-race symptoms (though I didn’t seem like it at the time) so that I can learn from my mistakes.

Between the exciting environment of college basketball, running 50 miles and best of all – seeing grandkids, it’s hard to imagine life getting much better.

Actually though, life does get better than that, but that’s a story for another time.

The Amazing Chase is for students in 7th-12th grade.

Students do not have to attend Oregon schools, but it is helpful for at least one of the students to be familiar with Oregon and where businesses and landmarks are located.

Register early for only $9/ team (before April 14). If

there is still room for teams in the Chase, registration will be $12/team after April 14. The Amazing Chase will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. starting and finishing at Nash Recreation Center.

For more information, call 815-732-3101 or visit www. oregonpark.org.

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Oregon Park District The Oregon Park District offers the following events and activities.

Container Gradening Flower lovers, this is your chance to learn everything there is to know about container gardening from Tyler Hagemann, Oregon Park District Horticulturist. Learn about various containers, plant care, soil, key elements of color, shape and texture, and more.

This class will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Oregon Park District shop (601 Hill Street-behind; Kunes).

Register on or before April 20.

The cost for the class is $38/resident and $42/nonresident. Upon registration let us know if you would like to plant the 14” hanging basket or the 14” pot.

Special Open Swim Looking for something to over Spring Break? Join us from 2-5 p.m. for a special open swim on March 24, March 27, March 28 (2-3:30 p.m.) March 29, March 30 (2-3:30 p.m.), March 31.

Check out our complete pool schedule online at www. oregonpark.org.

Training to Transform Do you need a kick-start to get in shape or looking to lose weight for the summer? Join the Oregon Park District’s 12-week weight loss contest in partnership with Jamie Buck Fitness.

Learn how to exercise for weight loss and maintenance,

receive nutrition and healthy lifestyle tips, and be held accountable through weekly weigh-ins and continued motivation.

Training sessions will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 5-6 p.m. at the Oregon Park District. Cost is $125/person. Contest runs April 3-June 22.

Weekly prizes along with a male/female grand prize will be awarded. All participants that complete the program will receive a T-shirt.

now for a booth space at the Annual Oregon Park District Flower and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m.1 p.m.

If you are anxiously waiting for planting season, beautiful flowers and plants for your gardens, seeds, natural art and more, be sure to shop at the Flower & Plant Sale.

There are always great bargains to be found and such a great variety of flowers, plants, garden art and more.

Barn Quilt Painting Join us for a new series of trending do-it-yourself (DIY) crafts on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Maybe you have noticed these painted patterns on local barns, homes, garages and more. An experienced instructor, Karen Hilliard, will lead a one day workshop to walk you through the steps of creating your own unique barn quilt pattern for your home or for a gift.

All materials are included.

Participants must be at least 11 years of age. No painting experience is required and many paint choices will be available.

Participants are welcome to bring a lunch with them.

Fee: $42 residents and $50 for non-residents. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 29.

Baseball/Softball (Ages 7-14) Sign-ups have begun for baseball and softball leagues for this summer! Coaches are always needed. Practices will be held multiple days of the week. Games will begin the last week in May. Registration deadline: March 31 Coach Pitch (Boys 7-8 Years) $45; Coach Pitch (Girls 7-8 years) $45; Little League (Boys 9-10 years) $50; Minor Softball (Girls 9-10 years) $50; Leon Gasmund (Boys 11-12 years) $70; Junior Girls (Girls 1112 Years) $70; Sandy Koufax (Boys 13-14 years) $70; Intermediate Girls (Girls 1314 years) $70.

Save the Date Spring is right around the corner and soon everyone will be working in their yards and gardens. If you have perennials that you would like to divide and sell sign up

Amazing Chase for Teens Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about fun outdoor activities. Bragging rights are at stake! Who will win the Amazing Chase? Teams of three compete in an event at various locations in Oregon (landmarks, parks, businesses, etc.).

This event combines teamwork, healthy competition, strategy and fun! The team with the best score wins. It’s not all about speed.

It takes strategy, skill, problem solving, and more to complete challenges and move on to the next destination.

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

March 6 At 9:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the parking lot of the Shell gas station located at 204 S. Fourth Street involving a 2006 Chevrolet driven by Richard D. Mennenga, 49, Oregon, and a 2004 BMW driven by Dustin J. Swan, 36, Oregon. No citations were issued.

March 8 Niki L. Smith, 24, Rochelle, was issued a citation at 1:22 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

March 9 Kole E. Mowry, 18, Chana, was issued a citation at 11:10 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

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

At 6:30 p.m., police served a complaint/notice to appear

to Terrence G. Board, 60, Oregon, for an ordinance violation. Board is scheduled to appear at a later date.

March 10 Michael R. Riffle, 35, Leaf River, was issued a citation at 9:25 p.m. for operating an uninsured vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street.

March 17 Parker R. Carr, 16, Oregon, was issued a citation at 2:30 p.m. for improper driving on the shoulder. This violation occurred on March 16 in the 100 to 200 block of North Nohe Avenue.

March 19 Angel A. Ramos, 20, Rockford, was issued a citation at 4:14 p.m. for speeding, 52 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Jenna R. VanHorne, 28, Leaf River, was issued a citation at 8:40 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of Webster and

Third Streets.

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

Thirty parking tickets and five verbal/written warnings were issued from March 6 through March 19.

General calls for service through dispatch Checking a Subject Vehicle.......................10 Citizen Complaints.... 17 Juvenile Complaint......2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.......................2 Animal Complaint....... 0 Ordinance Violations...0 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.......................5 Disturbance / Domestic.5 Assist EMS / Other Department................ 11 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.......... 8 Lockout Vehicle/ Building..................... 11 911 Hang-up / Open Line....................3 Traffic Stops................8

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Electronics recycling set for March 31 in Oregon

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management. Department

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp at the county Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

The monthly events are held on the last Friday of the month, for Ogle County residents only, and are limited to household electronic items.

If you have business generated electronics that you wish to recycle, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other

include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard/power tools, exercise equipment, vacuum cleaners, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics.

Additional upcoming dates for electronics recycling include Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about this program call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

options.

Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges.

Microwave ovens are accepted at a charge of $5 per unit. These and similar items are banned from Illinois landfills.

Residents are limited to 10 items per collection event.

Items not accepted

Spring Color Spring has arrived and these crocuses were spotted by a reader in a garden in Oregon on the first day of spring. Photo supplied

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

March 13 Andrell Ball, 24, Burnham, unlawful possession of a prescription form, bond forfeiture hearing April 21.

Ricky Barnett, 57, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing March 31.

Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call March 27.

Eric Post, 24, Stillman Valley, theft, pretrial conference April 10.

Deshun Owens, 21, Lisle, forgery, pretrial conference April 10.

Ernest Elswick, 50, Oregon, driving while license revoked, aggravated fleeing, pretrial conference April 10.

Alicia Fuster, 38, Huntley, forgery, bond forfeiture

April 21.

Carlos Duran, 27, Rochelle, obstructing justice, possession of a fraudulent ID, jury status call March 27.

Jacob Chamberlin, 21, Oregon, theft, status hearing March 22.

Robert French, 41, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the health of a child, jury status call March 27.

Eric Peterson, 26, Stillman Valley, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference May 8.

Omar Gomez, 21, DeKalb, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference April 10.

Leather Henkel, 29, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference April 10.

Keith Livingston, 43, Stillman Valley, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference April 10.

Paul Williams, 65, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation and 30 hours public service work, and ordered him to submit to DNA testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended.

Robert McLain, 26, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call April 28.

Cory Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference April 10.

Joseph Simms, 39, Rochelle, burglary, pretrial conference April 10.

Amy List, 35, Rochelle, burglary, theft, pretrial conference April 10.

Stacee Engesetter, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer,

pretrial conference April 10.

Eddie Blaylock, 23, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, jury status call March 27.

Juan Casillas, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of firearm ammunition without a firearms owner identification (FOID) card, pretrial conference May 8.

Shawn Alms, 34, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference May 8.

Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, jury status call March 27.

Autumn Houghtby, 23, Polo, robbery, jury status call April 24.

Shelli Delatorre, 49, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance,

possession of drug paraphernalia, jury status call March 27.

Rick Khanjian, 54, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call March 27.

Geoffrey Connell, 64, Stillman Valley, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference April 10.

Michael Peterson, 42, Oregon, violation of an order of protection, criminal trespass to a residence, driving while license suspended, jury status call March 27.

Lucinda Paul, 68, Byron, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference April 10.

Matthew Turner, 27, Byron, aggravated battery, pretrial conference April 10.

Carlos Cordova, 26, Rockford, pleaded guilty to burglary. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced to him to five years in the Illinois

Department of Correction with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $522.

Jeremy Champlain, 27, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to reckless conduct.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two days in jail and 12 months probation, and ordered him to cooperate with and satisfactorily complete Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug testing; cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse treatment as recommended.

Xzavier D. Parker, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Parker’s full cash bond was set at $693 pending a March 21 court appearance.

$5,000 (10%). Bestler was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

March 15 Jose Estrada Maldonado, 37, Aurora, possession of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture hearing April 26.

Kimberly McIntyre, 23, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening test, Turn to B4

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

March 13 Amanda Countryman, 26, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Countryman posted $525 as a full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

Jessica Tofari, 34, Monroe Center, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Tofari posted $1,737 as a full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

March 14 Paul Davis, 37, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Davis’ full cash bond was set at $464 pending a March 17 court appearance.

Colton Haffey, 19, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Haffey’s full cash bond was set at $602 pending a March 17 court appearance.

Joshua Noone, 33, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Noone’s full cash bond was set at $1,867.31 pending a March 17 court appearance.

Deputies investigated an

incident at a rural Byron business.

Following the investigation, Nicholas S. Hollis, 30, Stillman Valley, was arrested for unauthorized video recording. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

March 15 Tresa Smith, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Smith’s full cash bond was set at $724 pending a March 16 court appearance.

Jamie Cromp, 28, Monroe Center, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Cromp posted $2,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 7.

Nelson Navar, 37, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Navar’s full cash bond was set at $679 pending a March 16 court appearance.

Jarmanda Danielowski, 24, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Danielowski posted $325 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

March 16 Keegan Akers, 21, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for aggravated

battery. Akers’s bond was set at $750,000.00 (10%) bond pending a March 17 court appearance.

March 17 William Greene, 51, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for illegal transportation of alcohol. Greene received a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

Austin Barker, 20, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Barker received a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.

Xavier Calzada, 32, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated battery. Calzada previously posted $10,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

Eduardo Vega Jr., 37, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a motion to increase bond. Vega;s bond was set at $500,000 (10%) pending a March 20 court appearance.

Linda Hoggard, 59, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

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March 20 Adrian S. Hartness, 28, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hartness’ bond was set at $1,933.23 pending a March 21 court appearance.

Veronica N. Bestler, 26, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a petition to revoke. Her bond was set at

Nicholas Riederer, 22, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $295 pending a March 21 court appearance.

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Obituaries Kelli R. Huneke Kelli R. Rummel Huneke, 47, Lena, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2017, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born on March 9, 1970 in Rockford, to Roy and Ruth (Hodgson) Rummel.

Kelli graduated from Leaf River High School, got her associates degree from Highland Community College, Bachelor of Education from Rockford College, and Master of Education from the American College of Education.

She married Jason Huneke and together they raised four wonderful and beautiful children.

She taught for several years before becoming a stay-at-home mom and was also a substitute teacher during that time.

For the past seven years, she was a fifth grade teacher for Lena-Winslow School District.

She was a loving mom and an amazingly strong person.

Her children were most important to her, and she did everything for them.

She attended all of their activities including sporting

Francis C. Michael Francis C. Michael (known as Mike to friends), 93, Mt. Morris, died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

Mike was born on Sept. 18, 1923 in Rochelle, the son of Francis E. and Anna L. (Paul) Michael.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1941.

Mike served in the Pacific as a U.S. Army Medic from 1942 to 1945.

He married Doris Hoffman on April 26, 1947 in Oregon.

She preceded him in death on March 23, 2015 after 68 years of marriage.

Mike worked from Kable

Marvin L. Ludwig Marvin L. Ludwig, 86, Forreston, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He was born March 19, 1931 in Forreston, the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Harrenstein) Ludwig.

Marvin was a member of Forreston Reformed Church.

He enjoyed antique farm equipment, airplanes, steam

events, 4-H shows, and showing sheep at the county and state fairs.

She enjoyed familyoriented activities and spending time with friends and family.

She made memories to last a lifetime by traveling to Cancun with her sisters and to Punta Cana with her children.

She also enjoyed traveling to many lakes with her kids.

She was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church.

She is survived by her children, Chase (Kalie Becker), Jade, Reid, and Sage, all of Lena; parents, Roy and Ruth Rummel, Winnebago; sisters and brother, Amy (Mike) Pearse, Machesney Park, Ryan

(Lynette) Rummel, Seward, and Erin (Jeff) Greenfield, German Valley; nephews, Eric Pearse, Curtis and Samuel Rummel, and Ethan and Owen Greenfield; aunts, uncles, and cousins; her “teacher friends;” and her beloved dog, Elizabeth.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lena-Winslow Fine Arts Center in the elementary school. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Hotchkiss.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Leamon Funeral Home, Lena.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A private family burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www. leamonfh.com.

The family would like to thank Kelli’s friends and the community of Lena for their outpouring of love and support. “Faith, Hope, Love, Strength, Courage”

Virginia G. Borneman Virginia G. Borneman, 90, Leaf River, died on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport, following a brief illness.

Virginia was born on July 26, 1926 near Leaf River, the daughter of John and Helen (Reber) Wagner.

She graduated from Leaf River High School in 1944.

She married Calvin E. Borneman on April 6, 1946 at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2003.

Virginia worked as an Avon representative for more than 52 years.

She was a very talented seamstress and a great cook.

She enjoyed attending concerts and plays, and loved

Isaiah Winters, Oregon; stepdaughter, Sydney (Andy) Bartelt, Polo; step-sons, Stephen, Spencer, and Sawyer Frano, Polo; brothers, Jason (Jenny) Wiggins, Polo, Jarod Wiggins, Polo, Brandon (Kalah Ackert) Wiggins, Polo; paternal grandmother, Wanda Wiggins; paternal uncles, Tom (Susan) and Tim (Brenda) Wiggins; paternal aunt, Linda Shoffner; maternal aunts, Tina (Steve) Stomberg and Maggie (Bob) Havenga; four nieces

and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Thomas Wiggins; maternal grandparents, Dorene Lyons and William Lerch; uncle, Ted Wiggins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Pine Creek Christian Church, 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd., Polo.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery with lunch to follow at the Polo Room, 712 N. Division Ave. At the request of the family they wish those attending the visitation to come in Chicago Cubs, Bears, or Blackhawks attire (no White Sox) if able.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Tera S. Frano Tera S. Frano, 34, Oregon (formerly of Polo), died on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Polo.

Tera was born on Feb. 10, 1983 in Rockford the daughter of Todd Wiggins and Pam (Lerch) Sheidler.

She married Stephen P. Frano on May 21, 2011 on May 21, 2011 at Pine Creek Christian Church.

Tera was a hairstylist working from her home and recently she started doing hair for Polo Rehabilitation.

She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister; she was her families’ caregiver.

Tera was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks.

She grew a passion through the love of animal rescuing.

Survivors include her husband, Steve; mother, Pam Sheidler, Polo; father, Todd (Marta) Wiggins, Polo; daughters Alyssa and Olivia Winters, Oregon; son,

engines, and NASCAR. Marvin is survived by two sisters, Vera Johnson and Mildred Russman; his niece, Donna Bennett; two nephews, Alan (Judi) Ranz and Galen Russell, all of Forreston; and great, and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Velma Sheaffer; his brother Alvin Ludwig; and three brothers at infancy.

Black, Bloomington, Douglas (Amanda) Black, Normal, Heather (Seann) Berrocales, Normal, and Jaime (Joshua) Peters, Bloomington; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were scheduled on Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Visitation was scheduled on Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials have been established to Trinity From B3 pretrial conference April 10.

Lutheran Church and Serenity Hospice and Home.

Michael Ramsey, 25, Oregon, pleaded guilty to Funeral services will be theft. Judge Clayton Lindsey held on Friday, March 24 at 2 sentenced him to 180 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral days in jail and 30 months Home, Forreston, with Jack probation, and ordered him Smith officiating. to pay restitution of $15 and Visitation will be on Friday $540.68 along with fines and from 1 p.m. until the time of costs totaling $1916.68. service.

Burial will be in White Christopher Evans, 27, Oak Cemetery.

Polo, criminal trespass to a A memorial has been residence, violation of an established in his memory. order of protection, pretrial Visit www.burketubbs. conference April 10. com to sign his online guest book and to share memories.

Jacob Shaw, 23, Rochelle,

carrying alcohol/liquor (driver), March 13, 2017 (Nov. 5, 2016) dismissed.

Melvin A. Peterson, 64, Forreston, improper turn signal, March 13, 2017 (Nov. 5, 2016) dismissed.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt. Morris, leaving the scene, March 13, 2017 (Nov. 3, 2017) dismissed.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt. Morris, failure to reduce speed, March 13, 2017 (Nov.

3, 2017) dismissed.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt. Morris, stop/stand/park nonbusiness district, March 13, 2017 (Nov. 3, 2017) dismissed.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 13, 2017 (Nov. 3, 2017) dismissed.

Travis R. Jellison, 46, Byron, reckless driving, March 13, 2017 (Dec. 1,

Printing Company as an electrotyper.

He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. Mike enjoyed music and he played in the 129th Infantry Band from 1939 to 1941, Kable Concert Band, and the local clown band.

He enjoyed flying, and he flew out of the Polo airport.

He also was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Mike is survived by his daughters, Linda L. (John) Larson, Rock Falls, and Janet K. (Dennis) Black, Normal; grandchildren: Valerie Larson, Rock Falls, Matthew (Christina) Larson, Rock Falls, Michael (Melissa)

listening to music.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, and served there in many capacities over the years.

She was currently a member of the church council.

Virginia is survived by three daughters, Angela Roz, Golden, Colorado, Cynthia (Ed) Faulkner, Freeport, and Valarie (Chuck) Woods,

Willow Springs, Missouri; three grandsons, David (Christy) King, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Nathan Faulkner (Heather Daum), Chicago, and Brett (Brandi) Faulkner, Galena, as well as three great-grandchildren, Adam, Alexandria and Ian. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and an infant son.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church with Pastor Steven Erickson officiating.

Burial will be at West Grove Cemetery immediately following the service.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

State’s Attorney aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, preliminary hearing March 22.

March 16 Kory Flowers, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, 402 conference April 21.

Christina Pelayo, 39, Rochelle, aggravated battery, battery, status hearing April 13.

Morris, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, criminal trespass to a vehicle, status hearing June 16.

Donald Sutton, 45, Leaf River, domestic battery, battery, hearing March 20.

Xavier Calzada, 32, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing March 31.

Thomas O’Brien, 57, Esmond, theft, pretrial conference May 8.

March 17 Jason Gibbons, 37, Polo, robbery, status hearing March 31.

Lawrence Lohmiller, 67,

Charles Groh, 24, Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing April 5.

Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 13, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) $170.

Rebecca L. Brown, 18, Davis Junction, driving 1114 mph above limit, March 16, 2017 (Feb. 23, 2017) $170.

Lynn A. Bunjan, 46, Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 15, 2017 (Feb. 24, 2017) dismissed.

Lynn A. Bunjan, 46,

Byron, notice of change of name or address, March 15, 2017 (Feb. 24, 2017) dismissed.

Bradley J. Lesher, 64, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, March 13, 2017 ( Feb. 22, 2017) $120.

Eugene M. Hufford, 34, Leaf River, operating uninsured motor vehicle, March 15, 2017 (March 5, 2017) dismissed.

deed to Cary L. Clegg and Tynisha L. Clegg, 5205 E. Bent Tree Court, Marion Township, $240,000.

Daniel V. Myers and Teri A. Myers, warranty deed to Micah P. Green and Naysa A. Green, 605 Oregon St., Buffalo Township, $79,900.

Heavner Beyers & Mihlar LLC and Central IL Title Co, warranty deed to Karen F. Hall-Stade, 78.96 acres of farmland on East Base Line Road, Monroe Township.

William E. Karper, Connie J. Karper and Nicholas A. Karper, quit claim to Nicholas A. Karper and Erin M. Karper, 5136 S. Prairie Rd., Pine Rock Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, David P. Scruggs and Tracy Nugent, Sheriff ’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Association, 800 Jefferson St., Oregon-Nashua

Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Stephanie Gille, Sheriff ’s deed to US Bank as trustee for RMAC Trust Series 2016-CTT, 300 Joanne Lane, Flagg Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Sheriff ’s deed to Richard D. Boyle, Sharon Boyle, and US Bank as trustee of LSF9 Master Participation Trust, 512 N. Eighth St., Flagg Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Chicago Title Land Trust Co, Sheriff ’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Association, 215 Parkview Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Darin G. Thompson and Rebecca A. Thompson, Sheriff ’s deed to US Bank as trustee of SRMOF II 20121 Trust, 718 Golden Prairie Drive, Scott Township.

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

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

Melvin A. Peterson, 64, Forreston, transporting/

2016) dismissed.

Deborah J. Poole, 51, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, March 14, 2017 (Jan. 22, 2017) $120.

Tyler J. Henson, 21, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph above limit, March 16, 2017 (Jan. 25, 2017) $140.

Kimberly S. Barnett, 52, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, March 15, 2017 (Feb. 1, 2017) $120.

Breanna M. Kain, 20,

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

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

March 10 Northwest Bank Rockford, warranty deed to Olivia A. Krumm and Jacob J. Krumm, vacant lot in Ogle Crossings - Illinois Street, Scott Township, $3,000.

David G. Williams, quit claim to David G. Williams as trustee of the David G. Williams Trust 2017, 10888 W. White Eagle Rd., Forreston Township.

Ralph E. Mufich and Charmaine Mufich, quit claim to Ralph E. Mufich and Charmaine Mufich as trustees

of the Mufich Family Living Trust, 812 & 814 Missouri Drive, Taylor Township.

Ralph E. Mufich and Charmaine Mufich, quit claim to Ralph E. Mufich and Charmaine Mufich as trustees of the Mufich Family Living Trust, 816 Missouri Drive, Taylor Township.

Jonathan Lee Toth, quit claim to Jonathan Lee Toth and Andrea Nicole Toth, 617 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris Township.

March 13 Jeffrey James Fathauer and Shelah Fathauer, warranty deed to Paul J. Tanner and Virginia D. Tanner, 357 Phyllis Ave., Flagg Township, $87,900.

Dennis Orville Kurz, warranty deed to Michael H. Metzger and Thomas S. Metzger, Willoughby Road, Monroe Township, $209,790.

Joshua Puccio and Megan Carter, warranty deed to Gustavo Garcia and Estela Garcia, 308 Lake Lida Lane, Flagg Township, $150,000.

Cynthia L. Baxter, warranty deed to Claudia M. Tarara, 125 S. Pine St., Marion Township, $93,000.

Paul Carillo, warranty deed to Kelsi Bender, 2756 Indian Heights Drive, Rockvale Township, $128,000.

Robert C. Schmidt and Judith Schmidt, warranty deed to Lori J. Davids, 501 W. Mason St., Buffalo Township, $107,500.

George Thekkanal and Sara Thekkanal, warranty deed to Eckburg Properties, 604 N. Main St., Flagg Township, $245,000.

Brian E. Wolber, quit claim to Brian E. Wolber and Karen L Wolber, 2588 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township.

March 14 US Bank as trustee of CMALT REMIC series 2007A6, warranty deed to First Choice Rental LLC, 1780 E. Acorn Rd., Rockvale Township, $122,500.

March 15 Pamela Martz, warranty deed to Raymond W. Castaneda, 408 W. Oregon St., Buffalo Township, $65,000.

Randall Brink and Linda Paluzzi, quit claim to Evelyn L. Hand and Audrey R. Brink, 1012 N. Eighth St., Flagg Township.

Ronald R. Hammer, quit claim to Ronald R. Hammer and Julia B. Hammer, Farmland, Lincoln Township.

March 16 Norman M. Bouback and Carrie A. Bouback, warranty

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Lilly wins Cleary 2016 sales award Cleary Building Corp.

Branch Manager Matt Lilly was recently recognized for outstanding sales performance in 2016.

He works out of the company’s Oregon branch office and won Cleary’s Excellence in Sales Award.

The award is given to top Cleary sales performers Cleary’s Matt Lilly, center, is presented with the award by for exhibiting a highly Manager of Operations Brian Ransom, left, and Region professional sales personality, energy, drive and motivation Manager Brad Zenner. Photo supplied

leading to dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of sales.

Glendenning is top producer Farmer Mark Glendenning, Oregon, was recently recognized as a top soybean producer in the U.S. as a winner in the 2016 Asgrow National Soybean Yield Contest.

Glendenning achieved an impressive yield of 108.3 bushels per acre with Asgrow AG2636 Brand.

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from 21 states named winners in the annual yield competition, which is open to all farmers who plant Asgrow brand soybeans.

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The J.C. Penney store at Northland Mall in Sterling is among 138 of the retailer’s sites set to be closed as part of the company’s nationwide downsizing plan.

J.C. Penney made the announcement March 17, but did not provide an exact closure date for the landlord.

In a news release from the company, however, it did say that, with a few exceptions, all of the impacted stores are expected to close in the second quarter of this year.

Northland Mall is owned and operated by Denver-based J. Herzog & Sons, which owns enclosed and strip malls nationwide. J.C. Penney has been a tenant at Northland Mall since 1969.

Mall management said it had been made aware of the possibility of the store’s closure through conversations with the company about its future plans in Sterling.

The mall said it has been pursuing other redevelopment opportunities, and has had early discussions with new retailers.

One proposed plan would reconfigure the J.C. Penney space into three smaller spaces, ranging in size from 27,000 to 34,000 square feet.

The plan also includes the possibility of building 20,000 more square feet so the three tenants would have exterior access from the parking lot.

The new strip center addition wouldn’t change access through the existing entrances to the mall. The mall and strip center would be fully integrated.

Mall management said it is is saddened by the departure of a longtime tenant that provided an array of goods and services to the community.

“J.C. Penney has been a great tenant for the mall, offering fashion clothing, home goods, appliances, accessories and a salon,” Karyn Brouilette, general manager at Northland Mall, said in a news release. “The store was a great service to the Sterling community for many years.”

The mall, however, says the new plans for the future of the mall are a source of optimism and excitement.

“While we are sad to see J.C. Penney close, we are excited about this plan to attract new stores and services to the Sterling community,” Brouilette said. “We are always focused on bringing the best mix of tenants to the mall and are working hard to bring the community some new shopping options.”

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said he realized that J.C. Penney, like most large retailers, was planning to close stores, but he was surprised that the local store was on the list.

“I understand the general trend for retailers to focus more on the online part of the business, but I thought this was a profitable store,” Lee said. “I’m saddened for the people losing their jobs, and by the fact the community has lost an important retail option.”

The mayor said he even feels an emotional attachment to a store that provided a special relationship between staff and customers.

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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 7:15p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Dnita S. Russell of 408 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL for a variance to place a six foot fence within five feet of the property line at 408 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-263-003, otherwise known as 408 S. Franklin Ave, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

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March 16 & 23, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, 107 Etnyre Avenue from and after 7:00 P.M. On April 5, 2017.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:15 P.M. On May 4th, 2017, at Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Oregon/Nashua Township Building 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at the public hearing.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2017 Sharon Bowers Supervisor Cecilia Zimmerman, Clerk March 23, 2017 MEETING DATES FOR BUFFALO TOWNSHIP THE MEETING DAY WILL BE THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:30 PM AT THE BUFFALO TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE. APRIL 11, 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WITH TOWNSHIP BUSINESS MEETING FOLLOWING MAY 10, 2017 JUNE 14, 2017 JULY 12, 2017 AUGUST 9, 2017 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 OCTOBER 11, 2017 NOVEMBER 8, 2017 DECEMBER 13, 2017 JANUARY 10, 2018 FEBRUARY 14, 2018 MARCH 14, 2018 APRIL 10, 2018 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WITH THE BUSINESS MEETING FOLLOWING. March 23, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Planning Commission, designated by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois, will conduct a public hearing at the hour of 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois, to consider the following: A. The request of Turnroth Sign Co. for a variance on the sign position required under Chapter 9-5 of the Village's Said Chapter 9-5 Zoning Ordinance. provides that no sign shall be permitted to be placed so as to face the side of any adjoining lot located in any Residential District. Petitioners request a variance so they may erect a sign facing residential property to the North. The property for which the variance is requested is situated at 1001 N. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 and has a Property Identification Number of 02-28-100-025.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2017.

Planning Commission Village of Forreston, Illinois March 23, 2017

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Buffalo in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o'clock P M. at Buffalo Township Hall for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following ; Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Election of Moderator Public Comments Minutes from the Last Annual Meeting Motion to Approve Review Township Revenues and Expenditures Motion to Approve Reports from Elected Officials Questions and Comments Adjourn Judith Norris, Buffalo Township Clerk Phillip Fossler, Buffalo Township Supervisor Dated March 13, 2017.

March 23, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for the Village of Forreston for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018 is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois beginning March 23, 2017.

Further notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said proposed budget will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM at Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois at which time all interested persons will be heard thereon.

Courtney Warren Village Clerk March 23, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

I716496 March 16, 23, 30, 2017

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Public Notice The Plan Commission meeting in will be March Thursday the 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Coliseum Building 124 N 4th Street.

The Public Hearing for the Ogle County request to close 6th Street from Washington Street to Jefferson Street has been canceled that night.

March 23, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/21/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVEN (7) IN ROLLING MEADOWS 1ST ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 15, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court, Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 14-16-10209.

I716496 March 16, 23, 30, 2017

Annual Spring Hazelhurst Consignment

Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL on the Polo-Milledgeville Road. (17748 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, IL 61064). In Polo on IL 26, turn west on Oregon Street (Polo-Milledgeville Rd). In Milledgeville on IL 40, turn east on Polo-Milledgeville Road. Watch for Auction signs. See advance sale bills/pictures on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Saturday, April 1, 2017 • Time - 8:30 am

Note - This listing is as of March 13. 2017. Items will be accepted from March 23,24,25, closed 26, open 27, 28, 29, 30 between 8:00 am & 6:00 pm. Clear titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. No glass!!! No Truck Toppers!!! Loader, forklift & boom tractor operators are on duty. No items will be accepted on Friday, March 31 or sale day! Gates will be locked at closing daily. Gates are open Friday, March 31 for viewing only between 9:00 am & 6:00 pm [weather permitting]. All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility. Lot will be full by sale day!!!

Sale Order - 8:30 am - Rack items, followed by the second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items on ground. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. If necessary a fourth ring & fifth will be added. Tractors will be mixed throughout the machinery.

The lawn & garden will be sold at approx 12:00 noon and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

Tractors - Skid Loaders - Etc - ‘15 C-IH PUMA 165 MFD w/duals, 550 hrs! lux cab, guidance ready, Mich 18.4x42, 4 hyd, frt fenders, 19sp, block & trans heaters, like new • ‘08 C-IH Magnum 215 MFD w/duals, 18.4x46, 3 PTO’s, wgts, TL, QH, 1-owner ‘98 Case 1845C skid ldr, 3700 hrs • ‘03 C-IH STX 325, 4WD, Accu-Steer, 18.4x46 @90%, 3pt, PTO, QH, wgt pkg, w/auto steer, 4 hyd, 1-owner • IH 560 gas, WF • ‘67 IH 806 D, WF, 3pt, 2 hyd, nice original • IH Super MTA • IH Super C, FH, SF IH 450 IH Super H • IH 656 hydro, NF, 2pt, flat top fenders w/NI ldr w/forks • ‘01 JD 4200 Compact 4x4 D, SH, w/420 ldr, 305 hrs! ‘12 NH Boomer 30 Compact 4x4 D, 3pt, PTO, ldr ready, SH, 918 hrs! • JD 4430, CAH, PS trans, QH, rear wgt, reconditioned & full service, 18.4x38 @90%, 7520 hrs • ‘65 JD 4020 w/cab, syncro, 3pt, SH • ‘82 JD 4640, PS, 18.4x42 • ‘82 JD 4440, PS, 3200 hrs • ‘94 JD 4760 MFWD, CAH, 3pt, QH, wgts, TH, 18.4x46 w/ duals, JD re-man Eng • JD 4020 gas, NF, syncro, 3pt, SH • ‘85 JD 444C endloader, 4432 hrs, 3 yd & 1½ yd buckets, w/12,000lb fork lift tines • JD 2950 4x4, cab, ldr • Ford D TLB, 6147 hrs • ‘63 JD 4010 D, WF, DH, 18.4x34 tires, OH in ‘05, new PTO clutch in ’15 • JD 3020 G, WF, SH, rear 80%, frt new • JD 3020 gas, 3pt, NF, PTO • ‘97 Ford-NH 8670 FWA, newer tires, 7500 hrs • ‘74 MF 1135 D, fenders w/axle 38” duals, DH, (955 hrs on OH), w/MF 880 auto-reset 5B plow, Nice!

1-owner • MF 1100 D, open station • MF 265 D, 2600 hrs w/Great Bend Workmaster ldr, heat houser, 72” bucket • MF 175 gas w/ldr • MF 50 gas, PS, w/Freeman ldr, 3pt blade, chains AC D17 • AC WC • ‘08 NH L175 skid ldr, 4500 hrs • Oliver 1750 D • ‘72 Cat 120 road grader w/maint rec, books, scarefire, asphalt ripper edge, (twp owned since new) • ‘68 IH 2656 Rough Terrain 6K forklift, gas, w/canopy, shuttle shift; Tillage, Planting, Forage & Harvesting Equipment; Wagons, Spreaders, Augers, Misc Machinery, Lawn Mowers, ATV’s, Vehicles, Trailers, Boat, Lots of Miscellaneous • Check out the website for full listing.

LEGAL NOTICES

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2017, 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: Tree-O Tree Service 406 E. King Street Polo, IL 61064 Dated: February 22, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk March 9, 16, 23, 2017

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VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

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NEW TODAY Nice 3BR Ranch 510 N. Bruce St. ½ acre lot. Newer windows, roof & flooring. Call 815632-8965 to view.

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LEGAL NOTICES

101

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon/Nashua Township, Ogle County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Oregon/Nashua Township Building, 107 Etnyre Avenue from and after 7:00 P.M. On April 5, 2017.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:15 P.M. On May 4th, 2017, at Oregon/Nashua Township Building located at 107 Etnyre Avenue, and final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Oregon/Nashua Township Building 107 Etnyre Avenue at 6:30 P.M. May 4th, 2017.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2017 Sharon Bowers Supervisor Cecilia Zimmerman, Clerk March 23, 2017

2BR 1BA Fixer Upper $2000 815772-8943

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. 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.★

LEGAL NOTICES

Terms - Cash, good check or credit card - Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover (with a 3% convenience fee). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have picture ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-16 PHYLLIS J. BRYSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Phyllis J. Bryson. Letters of office were issued on March 6, 2017 to Leonard J. Bryson, 900 S. Division, Polo, Illinois 61065, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and may 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 9th day of March, 2017.

LEONARD J. BRYSON, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com.

March 23, 30 & April 6 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-15 ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arlyn E. Bryson. Letters of office were issued on March 6, 2017 to Leonard J. Bryson, 900 S. Division, Polo, Illinois 61065, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and may 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 9th day of March, 2017.

LEONARD J. BRYSON, Independent Executor For the Estate of ARLYN E. BRYSON, Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com.

March 23, 30 & April 6 2017

Location - Farm of Mrs. Sherwood Shank & Family 815-225-7730 (sale sight between 8am & 6pm) Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440.0000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.0000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440.0000341) • Todd Wills (IL#441000745) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Cal Kaufman (IL# 440000363) • Rick Rediger (IL#440000576) Jeremy Rediger Andrew Kitson • Creighton Barker • Adam Johnson • Brian Bradley • Curt Overcash

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1100 N. Galena Ave

815-288-4455 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1lt

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2lt

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2014 Buick Lacrosse Premium xpg021a

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2014 GMC Yukon Denali

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2012 FORD FUSION SEL

2014 Honda Accord LX

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2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

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$11,995 $12,995 $13,901 $13,998 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT

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2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL

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2013 NISSAN MURANO S

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2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring gh088a

2012 BUICK LACROSSE TOURING XTE438A

2013 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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$15,911 2016 Toyota Camry LE

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GM Service

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*All prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Dealer not liable for errors.

Chrysler Showroom

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

LAWN & GARDEN

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940

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TRAILERS/RVS

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PARTS & ACC.

925

2009 P/J Car Trailer 18ft. Flat bed great shape. $2,400 obo 815-973-3832

MOTORCYCLES

935

2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide standard. EFI,stereo 2 windshields & other extras, 50k mi. $8,500 OBO. 815-857-2555 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

BOATS/MOTORS

940

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Astrograph

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Putting pressure on someone who opposes you will help you get your way if you do so in a persuasive manner. You might need to offer an incentive to push matters along quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Do what’s best for yourself and aim to improve how you present your personality and abilities. Love and romance are encouraged, and partnerships can be formed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Look inward and consider what you can do to make personal improvements. A better health routine or more nutritious diet will do you good. Avoid excessive behavior and overindulgence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Partnerships, meetings and collaboration look promising.

Your experience, knowledge and desire to get ahead will lead to an opportunity that is too good to refuse. Don’t let an emotional situation stifle your productivity.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you share your feelings with someone you love, it will lead to plans that will improve your standard of living and boost a personal relationship.

Commitment and romance look promising.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can negotiate a deal or make alterations to your living arrangements, but don’t go overboard when it comes to spending or you will end up stressed and frustrated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A conversation will be misleading. If you are uncertain regarding what’s expected of you or the cost involved, ask questions and get answers in writing. Protect your assets and ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Children, friends and loved ones will play important roles in the way you respond to your current personal situation.

Draw strength and courage from the wisdom being offered you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You’ve got spunk, but that doesn’t mean you should get into an emotional spat.

Let bygones be bygones and go about your business. The sweetest revenge is your own success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Chill out and do something creative. Work toward a goal that requires only your input.

Don’t take risks or get involved in an emotional battle.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A persuasive approach when dealing with others will help you get what you want. If you express your desires colorfully, you’ll attract interest. Put a little muscle behind your intentions. ©2017 UFS

Full Time Day Shift CNA Please Apply in person at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, OR online at: heritagesquare dixon.com

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY AMBOY C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the position of : Substitute Bus Drivers.

To apply go to www.roe47.org.

APPLICATIONS FOR lifeguards for the coming summer at the Polo Municipal Swimming Pool are now available at Polo City Hall.

Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 115 S. Franklin Avenue from 8a.m. 12p.m. (noon) and 1p.m. 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Job applications are to be returned to City Hall.

CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon., some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips into Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054 CDL DRIVER NEEDED

Rock River Cartage

Family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000-$60,000 a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. No experience nec. will train.

800-892-9587

NEW TODAY Entry level Mechanic needed Must have standard tools. Pay depends on experience. No phone calls please.

Email resume to bellini@grics.net or stop in for application at 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon

NEW TODAY Local appliance store looking for Service Technician.

Please send replies to Box #:1360, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Looking for Licensed Plumber call: 815-973-5298 Timber Industries LLC Local Tree Service is looking for a Full Time Office Manager.

815-857-3674

EMPLOYMENT

505

Local chemical and fertilizer company has positions for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a minimum of a Class B CDL with air brakes and a current medical card.

Interested candidates can call (815) 537-5131 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain at 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277 LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss.

Flexible hours.

Unlimited earning potential. Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle.

Call 855-401-1161

NEW TODAY Local manufacturing company in Dixon now hiring Accounting Assistant. Send resume to recruiting78@ yahoo.com

NEW TODAY Local Trucking Company seeks experienced Class A CDL Driver for full time employment hauling grain.

Call 815-9383644 Please leave message.

NEW TODAY Mallard Manufacturing, an industry leader in gravity flow conveyor products, has an immediate opening for a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer This full time position will assist in and designing building equipment used to improve manufacturing efficiencies. A strong backcomputer ground is required with 2D CAD (AutoCAD) a must and 3D CAD (Inventor) a plus. Must have PLC programming capability and preferably with the series of Auto Direct products. Excellent pay and benefit package to the right individual.

Please send resume to: Mallard Mfg. 101Mallard Rd. Sterling, IL. 61081 Attn: MFG. ENG. NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER-GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED ?

CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312.

NEW TODAY Polo Community Preschool Director Position.

Qualifications: College Degree w/ 18 ECE hrs.

9/hrs weekly M–W-F Contact Ginger Morhardt (815)946-3215 or (815)535-3780 Student(s) Wanted to help homeowner with addition. No tools or experience required. Part time now, full time summer. Parents: Get your ducks in row for summer jobs. In Oregon. 815-7320311.

EMPLOYMENT

505

TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS! TTI Inc continues to grow -Family Owned, Driver satisfaction is a priority!

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van*LTL Reefer.

Full benefits w/ Minimal health ins.

Premiums, FREE after 5years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program! Must have Class A CDL, & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1-800-2225732 Apply online ttitrucking.com

CHILD CARE

512

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 lispecifically censed 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))

CLEANING SERVICES

514

Will clean your home or business.

20+ years of experience. References & reasonable rates.

815-732-3486

FAX Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

815 626 5365

SURVEY TECHNICIAN Our Dixon office is seeking a full-time Office/Field Survey Technician.

This person will prepare plats and process survey data under the direction of a Professional Land Surveyor.

NEW TODAY 2002 Ford Tarus Runs good. $1700 OBO. 815-718-0144 or 815-718-0773

POSITION DUTIES: Prepare boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, subdivision plats, and right of way plats; download and cleanup survey data; calculations for construction staking; Courthouse research; work on a survey crew when needed; and operate survey equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, levels).

NEW TODAY

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2-year degree in Survey Technology or comparable.

2006 Buick Le Cerne, 1 owner, loaded, 46K miles, $9,000 815-718-0933

A competitive wage and benefit package is offered. Fill out our online application on our website www.willetthofmann.com under “Career Opportunities” and attach your resume, or send resume to:

NEW TODAY 2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid, new 5 tires, new brakes, like new cond.,50 mpg, garage kept, 70k mi., $10,500 815-590-1677

504

NEW TODAY

If you choose to help others, you’ll gain respect, confidence and satisfaction. Your ability to put people at ease will encourage them to give you the assistance you require to get things done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A little charm and a whole lot of compassion will help you complete pending projects and resolve problems or uncertainties you face. Romance and personal improvements are favored.

in downtown Dixon, The Frameworks, 210 W. 1st St. has everything you need to continue business as usual. Will train.

Serious inquiries only to Diane 815-440-4817.

Broker owned.

SM-ST17034-0328

DIXON

WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Ronald J. Steenken, President and General Manager 809 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Ph 815-284-3381 • Fax 815-284-3385 info@willetthofmann.com

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