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Track Competition

Easter Events

Harp Concert

The Polo-Forreston track team competed at the annual Gebhardt-Worley meet on Saturday. B1

The Community Egg Hunt will be held at Centennial April 15. A10

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a trio of harpists on April 30. A4

Some school districts have unfilled seats

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two area school boards came away from the April 4 Consolidated Election with positions left unfilled.

In Oregon, six seats were open but only four of those were on the ballot.

Michael Guzman, Corey Buck, Stephanie Haugh, and Brian Wills, all current board members, ran unopposed and were elected to four-year terms.

However, two unexpired two-year terms were not

Easter Hunt Above, Three-yearold Ella Garman finds a spot rich with eggs to collect. No child walked away empty-handed at the Polo Rehab & Health Care Center Easter Egg Hunt.

At left, DJ Gardet, 3, takes a team approach to his hunt: Aunt Sarah Beachem holds the basket while he makes a mad dash for colorful treasure. Photos

by Zach Arbogast

NFL, Army visit Stillman Valley

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com A Stillman Valley High School junior was honored on April 7 for success on and off the athletic field.

Surrounded by peers, teachers, U.S. Army representatives, and a hall of famer, Jared Van Vleet was recognized as a finalist for the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence.

The award is aimed at student-athletes across the country, and is open to all sophomore, junior, and seniors. While studentsathletes are nominated from

schools all over the U.S., only 25 are selected as finalists.

Van Vleet was introduced by 2014 hall of fame inductee Aeneas Williams, an eighttime Pro Bowl player who played 10 seasons for the Arizona Cardinals and four seasons for the St. Louis Rams.

Van Vleet was nominated by teachers and counselors, and when he was given the paperwork to complete, he actually sat on it for a few days.

“I wanted to think everything over, do my research, and make sure everything was legitimate,” said Van Vleet. “After a couple

“Jared, it is my honor to recognize you as a finalist for this prestigious award.” Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams introduces Jared Van Vleet to give his finalist speech. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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of days, I filled the forms out, and the rest is history.”

He says that being recognized is a humbling experience, but he felt confident filling out the paperwork that he had a good chance of being selected.

“Jared is an amazing student in every facet; he leads by example,” said Principal Leslie Showers.

Van Vleet has wrestled and played football every year for the Cardinals, playing right halfback and corner and wrestling at the 126 weight class, placing second at the 2017 IHSA State Championship.

Along with a perfect 4.0 GPA and volunteering summers at Rockford Memorial Hospital and local Stillman Valley Wrestling Club, he puts both parts of “student-athlete” to practice.

All finalists for the award will be recognized in Canton, Ohio, during the half of fame enshrinement week.

Finalists will attend both a game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 3 and a luncheon on Aug. 5 where the Award for Excellence winner will be announced.

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open in time to be listed on the ballot.

The school board will appoint individuals to fill those terms and is accepting applications through Friday, April 14 at the district office, 206 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Guzman received 1,091 votes, Buck 1,076, Haugh 1,039, and Wills 1,028.

In the Forrestville Valley School District, four candidates ran for three four-term terms, but no one ran for a two-year unexpired term.

William Braker, a retired teacher, was the top vote-

getter with 425. Also elected were Robert DeVries with 415 votes and Joel Ludwig with 401.

Jeff Becker was defeated with 277 votes.

In the Polo district, all candidates ran unopposed.

Justin Brown and David Bucher garnered 658 and 644 votes respectively and were elected to two-year unexpired terms.

Elected to four-year terms were Matt Mekeel with 697 votes, V. Robert Cassens with 684, and Kellie O’Leary Call with 610.

Electricity is getting smart

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com White ComEd vans emblazoned with the words “Smart Meter Installer” swarmed into Oregon and Mt. Morris early this week to begin giving customers new electric meters.

Several installers were in each community getting down to the business of replacing old meters with new high tech devices.

Mt. Morris Village Clerk Paula Diehl said the installer showed up at her house first thing Tuesday morning.

“It only took him a couple of minutes and my electricity flashed for about five seconds,” she said.

Mt. Morris, Oregon, Polo, and Forreston officials received notification last month that the installations would begin in April.

Work in Oregon began on Monday, and Forreston village buildings already have their smart meters.

According to ComEd’s website, employees will install approximately 4 million smart meters in all homes and businesses across northern Illinois by the end of 2018.

ComEd employee April Lobrillo prepares to install a smart meter Tuesday morning at a home at the corner of Clark and Hitt Streets in Mt. Morris. Photo by Vinde Wells

More than 2.5 million have already been installed.

Smart meters are digital, electric meters that wirelessly provide secure, two-way

communication between the meter and ComEd and also allow customers access to Turn to A2

Time for Breakfast Rescuing people from danger and from hunger: Eighteen volunteer Firefighters and EMTs served up a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs to around 500 Polo citizens. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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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-

946-2490 or Jean at 815946-3363.

The sale will offer lots of plants at great prices.

Open house to honor Shepardson An open house to honor Betty Shepardson will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at the Polo Public Library.

The library has changed since Shepardson came to

work there as librarian 18 years ago in June of 1999.

“We are sad to say good-bye to her as an employee but look forward to serving her as a patron in her retirement,” said

library director Ellen Finfrock.

The public is invited to come and wish her well.

Refreshments will served during library hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 4 voter turnout was poor

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

ComEd’s white vans are clearly identified as smart meter installer vehicles. This one was parked at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Center Street in Mt. Morris on Although citizens are Tuesday. Photo by Vinde Wells always encouraged to “speak

Smart meters being installed From A1 more information about their usage, according to the website.

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.

A uniformed meter installer with appropriate identification from ComEd or Corix, a ComEdauthorized contractor, will perform the installation at no cost to customers, the website says.

Customers with outside meters are asked to be sure there is nothing blocking access to the meter.

Those with inside meters will be contacted to make arrangements for the installation.

Installation typically takes 10 minutes, and customers should expect a brief interruption to their electric service.

The smart meters are part of the smart grid, which the website says “is an electric system enhanced with innovative digital technologies like

smart substations, smart switches, and smart meters that detect problems on the electric grid so you experience improved reliability, better service and greater control over your electricity use.”

Smart switches, the website explains, isolate problems on the electric system and automatically reroute power so that electricity keeps flowing to as many people as possible.

Smart substations detect potential problems and automatically notify ComEd to help prevent power outages.

Smart meters can notify ComEd when an outage occurs to help restore power more quickly, and provide customers access to more energy-usage information to help save money.

For more information go to www.comed.com and choose Smart Energy, then Smart Meters.

Polo Police Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh released the following information on April 10.

April 4 A 17 year old male juvenile, Polo, was cited at 8:50 p.m. for speeding

51 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. The male juvenile was released on an I-bond.

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with their vote” come election time, not many chose to April 4.

Ogle County has 33,480 registered voters, but across 52 precincts, only 7,362 people cast votes to shape their local governments at the Consolidated Election.

That accounts for 21.99 percent of the county, compared to 72.79 in November’s presidential election.

What accounts for the enormous difference? Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook thinks people underestimate the importance of their local government.

“It’s easy to blame it on a presidential election being more popular, but when it

“...When it comes down to it, I think people feel the smaller, local elections don’t affect them as much,” — Laura Cook Ogle County Clerk comes down to it, I think people feel the smaller, local elections don’t affect them as much,” said Cook. “I disagree; if anything, they are extremely important.”

Frontrunners for turnout were Buffalo with 39.63 percent, Rockvale with 37.05, Pine Rock worth 36.01, White Rock with 35.42, Leaf River with 35.12, Lynnville with 31.46, and Lafayette with 30.97.

The lowest turnout was for Oregon-Nashua, with an 8.09 percent voter turnout.

Early voting counts were down as well, showing only 400 early voters, compared to 2,600 in November.

Cook commented how proud she was of the local election judges, and her staff at the office.

“Everything was completed and in shortly after 9 p.m., which is lightning fast,” said Cook. “It’s all thanks to the local elections judges and staff here, who put in such a long day and still found the energy to get everything finished quickly.”

Races on the April 4 ballot included cities and villages, townships, school districts, community college districts, library districts, fire prevention districts, park districts, and a forest preserve district.

LR Lions will serve 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.

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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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Theft and forgery case continued to Monday, May 8

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A pre-trial hearing for a former Polo alderman charged with theft and forgery was continued in Ogle County court Monday due to a scheduling conflict.

Judge John B. Roe set David Ackeberg’s next court appearance for Monday, May 8.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said the case was continued because prosecutor Sandra Talbott from the Illinois Attorney General’s (IAG) office could not attend court on Monday.

Ackeberg is accused of theft between $500 and $10,000 and forging documents when he was employed as a salesman by Birkey’s Farm Store, Polo.

According to court documents, the charges,

both Class 3 felonies, stem from offenses committed between October of 2012 and February of 2014.

Ackeberg was indicted by an Ogle County Grand Jury on July 27, 2016, and resigned as a Polo alderman on Aug. 1.

Morrow said the IAG is handling the case because it involves a city official and because the Illinois State Police handled the investigation.

According to the bill of indictment, Ackeberg knowingly told Birkey’s officials that he sold customers equipment for prices greater than actually agreed upon and then falsified documents to support that.

The inflated prices were used to calculate his sales commissions.

Rochelle attorney Russ Crull represented Ackeberg Polo Evening Women’s Club members Karen Digby and Virginia Snodgrass plant pinwheels in the planters at Paul’s at Monday’s appearance.

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Park April 7 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo by Vinde Wells

Historical Lincoln presentations were informative

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society

So it was great that we could have in Polo such informative programs during the month of February when Lincoln would have been born.

I have just finished reading a book, “Mary Lincoln – Biography of a Marriage” by Ruth Painter Randall written in 1953.

Mr. and Mrs. Randall were both writers of the Lincoln Family.

She helped him in two chapters of books he was writing on the home in Springfield and another book about Ann Rutledge.

Evidently those two chapters required a tremendous amount of time for Mrs. Randall and an in depth study of William Herndon’s writings.

Soon she discovered after reading new material that Mrs. Lincoln was treated a bit poorly in some of Herndon’s writings. The poor soul needed to be vindicated.

Once something is placed before the public that is untrue, it is difficult to get that idea out of people’s heads and minds.

The Lincoln Papers that had been sealed until Robert Lincoln had been dead for 21 years came to light in 1949.

When those writings were opened new evidence was found that gave a better picture of Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary.

Many of the writings of William Herndon turned out to be totally fabricated but their damage and already

been done to poor Mary Lincoln before she died.

As Ruth Randall stated, “Mary Lincoln needed a new trial before the court of historical investigation.”

I loved Mrs. Randall’s writings and I am now reading the book a second time.

So much of our lives are based on childhood happenings and Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln both lost their mother’s in childhood.

Abraham then lost his sister when she died in childbirth.

Mary’s stepmother stepped into raising seven children and started having many babies of her own.

Seven-year-old Mary did not get along with her and it was not a happy time for Mary. Life was very fragile

for children.

Parents also soon learned that maybe you could only have your children for a short time and you became prepared to deal with that.

Mary Lincoln had much difficulty dealing with this aspect because she was already showing signs of mental illness.

This was not even thought of at that time in their lives.

Looking back one is able to reflect on what we now know to what they did not know in years long ago.

One is able to get a better perspective of what happened to people and how they coped.

Mary did not have good coping mechanisms and Abraham Lincoln helped her as much as he could.

family of Martha Hopkins Gilbert gathered at our church for a time of remembrance and to celebrate her life.

The funeral services were held earlier this year.

Those who remember her

By Karen Merlak from Pine Creek shared their condolences with the Today we are celebrating Hopkins family.

Palm Sunday on this most Our church is participating beautiful day. in the Vesper Services this As we start this Holy Week, month at Polo Rehabilitation we are reminded of God’s and Health Care Center. power and love in the warmth Last week, Jim and Nancy of sunshine and gentle breeze.

Hopkins and Don and Vicki This is the day our Lord Hay led the service. has made, let us take time to This week, I joined rejoice.

Jean Cunningham and her This morning in church, daughters, Jane Hamilton and we were greeted by Martha Mary Toms for the service.

The residents participating in the service are so appreciative of the time Drier but variable temperatures and windy. Temperatures together. Each church in our average near normal and winds diminish to about normal community takes a turn at the

by April 20. Best chances for storms are 13-15 (16th?) and services.

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the church gathered for breakfast, courtesy of Martha Johannsen.

Vicki Hay, Sheryl Hopkins, Sandra Ford, Sharon Baker, and I enjoyed a delicious meal, meaningful devotion, and wonderful fellowship.

This past Monday evening, a small group of our Chapter DW sisters met at the Sterling Theater for the showing of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Our movie group shared an evening of visiting and a great night of entertainment.

Joining in the movie fun were Vicki Hay, Paula Faivre, Karen Scholl, Suzanne Sorenson, Linda Poole, Linda’s sister, and myself.

This past Tuesday evening, our regular meeting of Chapter DW met at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo.

Our meeting was hosted

by Sandy Stahler with an informative program about Daylight Savings Time by

Jeanne Scholl.

Joining us from the Pine Creek area were Vicki Hay, Jean Cunningham, Beverly Coffman, and Lisa Coffman.

With the meeting so close, I walked down to the church for the meeting to take advantage of the clean spring air.

Faith United Methodist Church will be hosting the Good Friday services for the community this Friday evening at 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend this service that recognizes the great gift that has been given to all of us.

As Clint prepares for his next adventure, he spends most of his days exercising and building muscle.

When we exercise to build that muscle, there are tiny tears that form in the muscles.

As these tears heal, it allows the muscle to get bigger and stronger. God made our

bodies to do amazing things.

Anyone who has enthusiastically worked out after being sedentary for a while knows about sore muscles.

After time, the reward is in the strength built over time.

Our lives are filled with tiny little tears, little bouts of pain. As they heal, we grow stronger.

God may have a plan for each of us, but we still have free will.

We make mistakes. We fall along the way.

Each time, looking to God for guidance, asking Jesus to help us, and keeping the Holy Spirit with us brings us closer to a peaceful strength.

I hope that you will join our family at our church in the country or join the Easter celebration at one of the area churches.

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter!

The historical Lincoln presentations are over and they were most interesting, and I was amazed how much I learned from all of it.

My involvement started with a book given to me by Dave Sowinski on the Lincoln sons.

As I read the book, I thought to myself this would make a good program and it did.

Then Jean Cunningham gave me some more books on the Lincoln family and a friend from Mt. Morris gave me a book to read, “The Last Lincolns.”

That was very enlightening

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on how the Lincoln Family ended up as it phased out entirely.

Last week at the library we had a man impersonating Abraham Lincoln from the Illinois Humanities Council.

They have excellent programs with people who are highly qualified and very gifted.

He gave all of his presentation without any notes! He also spoke for an hour and one half.

I had trouble remembering the lines for the Star Spangled Banner which probably did not last for two minutes.

When I was part of Galena Trail and Coach Road Society we used some of those programs and they are wonderful.

Johanssen.

Martha also read the story of the hymn, “What Wondrous Love is This?”

This morning’s service started with the baptism of Ellen Hopkins. We are so happy to be with her in her walk with Jesus.

Our good friend, Rev. Stan Rodabaugh, was with us this morning bringing a beautiful message that will stay with us during this Holy Week.

Please join our congregation on Sunday for Early Service at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Easter Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

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Performathon at NIU April 22

Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner was recently named the pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Oregon. Also pictured is her husband John Connor. Photo supplied

First Presbyterian welcomes pastor The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Oregon, 200 S. Fifth St., welcomes the Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner as their new pastor.

Conner, a member of the Presbytery of Blackhawk, had previously served as a staff chaplain for 14 years with Swedish American Hospital in Rockford.

She was also an associate pastor with First Presbyterian Church, Freeport, and later a parish associate with Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford.

She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

A graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Conner was ordained as a Minister of the

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Word and Sacrament in 1985.

Conner is available for pastoral conversations and counseling, hospital and home visits, baptisms, marriages and funerals.

She also serves as a Spiritual Director for Abundant Life Tres Dias Retreat Weekends, and Credo Recovery Retreat weekends.

She and her husband John Conner are the parents of two living children, a daughter who works for Bridgeway in Loves Park, and a son who is a pharmacy graduate student in Auburn, Alabama.

The congregation of First Presbyterian welcomes the public to participate in the upcoming Holy Week services in their sanctuary: • April 13—Maundy Thursday Service at 4:15 p.m., • April 14—Good Friday Community Service at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, • April 16—Easter Celebration at 10:30 a.m.

If transportation is needed, phone 815-732-2894.

Visit the church website at www.fpcoregon.com.

The NIU Music Building will come alive with music and excitement as the NIU Community School of the Arts celebrates Performathon 2017 on Saturday, April 22.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and activities run through midafternoon.

All community members are invited to enjoy live music performances, shop for music related items, view a student art show, try delicious bake-sale treats, and enter to win raffle/silent auction prizes.

All funds raised benefit the NIU Community School scholarship programs.

More than 60 Community School music students will perform on the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

Stage at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

CSA students have collected pledges from family and friends who support their playing, singing or artwork. Local businesses also support Performathon through advertising in the event’s program booklet and by donating prizes for the raffle.

Prizes this year include a custom-painted violin, season tickets for the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Wolves and Rockford Ice Hogs game tickets, and many more.

Musicians and music fans can browse and purchase pre-owned sheet music, CDs, vinyl, musical instruments, accessories and

other music-related items at the Incredible Music Swap.

An art exhibit with artworks contributed by the Art Express class students and a café-style bake sale featuring drinks and homebaked items will also be featured.

Since 1993, more than $100,000 has been raised

by Performathon efforts, and 800 local students have received scholarships supporting their continued music and art studies.

The NIU Community School of the Arts offers year-round private lessons, music ensembles, and group classes in music and art for children and adults of all ages.

“Performathon provides a great opportunity for

everyone in our community school to get together, and for the public to hear so many wonderful performances. It’s going to be a fun day and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Josh Anderson, director of the NIU Community School of the Arts.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be taken at the door and can be made onlinehttp://go.niu. edu/performathondonateor mailed to: NIU Community School of the Arts, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Make checks payable to the NIU Foundation.

For more information, call 815-753-1450 or visithttp:// go.niu.edu/performathon

Bank to hold retirement seminar In conjunction with Money Smart Week, Stillman Trust & Asset Management will be presenting “Are You Prepared? A Retirement Planning Seminar for those 55 and Over.”

Two sessions are available.

The first session will be

held on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockford Public Library – East Branch, 6685 E. State St. The second session will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., Byron

The seminar will be presented by Stillman Bank Vice President and Trust Officer, David Bogner and Vice President, Jeffrey Hartle.

The informative, noobligation seminar will help provide answers to retirement questions.

No fee is charged to attend the seminar, but due to limited seating, RSVP by Monday, April 24 by calling Stillman Bank at 815-2345626 or email marketing@ stillmanbank.com.

For more information, visit www.stillmanbank. com.

Two concerts planned at Highland The Highland Community College Fine Arts Department will present a program of choral, orchestral, and piano music on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center.

The Highland Chamber Singers, under the direction of Allen Redford, and the Highland Chorale directed

by Heidi Spotts-Manthey, will each perform a variety of choral literature including traditional and contemporary selections along with folk songs and spirituals.

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A group of HCC students coached by Rianna Caswell will form a chamber string ensemble to perform works which will include a string quartet by Antonin Dvorak, and individual piano students will be presenting the works of Liszt and Chopin.

The culmination of the program will be a performance of the masterwork, “Gloria”

by French composer Francis Poulenc with members of the Chamber Singers, Chorale, and orchestra along with featured soloist Megan Besley.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for

students and can be purchased through the Highland website or by calling the box office at 815-599-3718. A $2 service fee is charged for each ticket purchased.

The Highland Community College Big Band will perform its spring concert on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre located at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center on the campus in Freeport.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The Big Band, under the direction of Bill Petersen, is comprised of community members and Highland

students.

This year, the Big Band will present a history of jazz in concert with selections from Louis Armstrong and 1930s big bands before switching to post-World War II jazz including Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson and Count Basie.

The band will conclude its performance with music from today’s great jazz bands including Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and selections from the group Radiohead.

Also, the Big Band welcomes special guests The Jazz Alliance from Freeport.

Harp concert in Mt. Morris Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, will host a concert on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m.

Nanette Felix and two friends will perform a variety of music on several sizes of harps.

Felix began playing the harp at age 10.

She attended Indiana University School of Music and studied with Chicago Lyric Opera’s harpist, Elizabeth Cifani.

She has played with the

Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and Peoria Symphony Orchestra, to name a few.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Fellowship time will follow.

College News Augustana College Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Those earning academic honors are Brix Clayton, Polo; Jordan Cone, Byron; Nicholas Dippner, Davis Junction; and Chloe Gale and Nathaniel Hall, both of Oregon.

Joshua Wiederkehr Joshua Wiederkehr, Baileyville, journeyed to the East Coast over spring break as part of the College Band and Orchestra Spring Tour at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa.

Wiederkehr is a junior majoring in Engineering.

He also has a minor in Computer Science.

He plays the clarinet in the concert band.

Dordt College’s Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra started its spring tour on March 3 at Unity

Christian High School, Fulton, and ended with a homecoming concert on March 17 at Dordt College.

Along the way the bands played schools and churches in Michigan, Ontario, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Selections included “A Moorside Suite” by Gustav Holst, Danzas de Panama

by William Grant Still, “The Red Machine” by Peter Graham, and “Turkey in the Straw” by Michael Markowski.

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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, April 13—7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—7 p.m.

Good Friday Service Sunday, April 16— Easter; 6:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 7:50 a.m.

Breakfast; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion; No Education Hour or Confirmation Class Monday, April 17— Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, April 18—12:15 p.m. ALIVE 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.

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Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m.

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

Bible Study

Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on FIRST UNITED German Church Road METHODIST CHURCH Pastor John Wisdom 402 First Ave., Forreston Church Office Pastor David Poust Phone: 815-732-6313 815-938-2380 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, April 13—8 a.m.

10 a.m. Sunday Worship AA Meeting Women & Men’s Bible Sunday, April 16—9 a.m.

Study, Kids Club Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday www.ebenezerreformed.com School; 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service EMMANUEL Monday, April 17—8 a.m.

EVANGELICAL AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Coffee at The Depot 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) FORRESTON GROVE Pastor Andrew Kayes CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m.

Forreston Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Presbyterian Church in America EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Drew Jones CHURCH 815-938-3605 OF MT. MORRIS www.forrestongrovechurch.

102 S. Seminary St. com Mt. Morris 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Senior Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bruce McKanna Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Associate Pastor Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 FORRESTON REFORMED Thursday, April 13—1 p.m.

CHURCH Ladies Bible Study 501 Third Ave. Friday, April 14—7 p.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship Good Friday Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Saturday, April 15—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group; FREEDOM LUTHERAN 10:30 a.m. Lion Club Easter CHURCH, ELCA Egg Hunt at Dillehay Park; Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 11 a.m. Children’s Easter 815-222-7270 Eggstravaganza Party Sunday Morning Worship Sunday, April 16—8:30 at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship GIFT—Growing In Faith Service Together-Christian education Log onto our website at for all ages following worship http://www.efcmm.org to check service out our latest opportunities and Welcome Center is at updates 111 S. 4th St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 CROSSROADS “ A Church with a Heart — COMMUNITY CHURCH, In the Heart of Forreston” WHITE PINES CAMPUS 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 10 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Chris Bradshaw Thursday, April 13—7 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Maundy Thursday Service 815-837-5255 Friday, April 14—7 p.m. Good polo@crossroadscn.com Friday Service at North Grove We offer contemporary worship Church and relevant Bible teaching Sunday, April 16—6:30 a.m. through Easter Sunrise Service with engaging messages, and Holy Communion; 7 a.m. Easter powerful video Breakfast; 9 a.m. Easter Worship Join us after the service in with Holy Communion; No our cafe for coffee, snacks & Sunday School fellowship Tuesday, April 18—6:30 p.m.

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GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, April 16—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 Thursday, April 13—1:30 p.m. Dementia Support Group at Pinecrest; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship; 7 p.m.

Community Good Friday Service at Disciples UMC Saturday, April 15—8 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, April 16—7:45 a.m.

Sunrise Service; 8:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, April 18—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m.

Leadership Team Meeting Wednesday, April 19—5:30-8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level; 7:15 p.m. Chimes 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 Easter Sunday, April 16.

The Sunrise Service will be at 7 a.m., followed by a breakfast.

All are invited.

At 10:30 a.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman will give the Easter message titled “Because He Lives.”

Greeting you will be O.K. and Melody Welty.

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.

April’s Bible Book of the Month is II Samuel.

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, April 13—6:45 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service

Good Friday service set The Oregon Fellowship of Ministers will hold a Good Friday service on April 14 at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2997 N. German Church Rd., rural Oregon.

The service will include reading, reflections, and music.

Saturday, April 15—5:30 p.m. Holy Saturday Sunday, April 16—7 a.m.

Sunrise Service; 9 a.m. Easter Celebration PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 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. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

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

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

SAUK VALLEY ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL SEVENTH-DAY CHURCH ADVENTIST CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West 416 Prospect St., Dixon Oregon John Lewis, Pastor Pastor Barbara Seward 815-677-9199 815-732-7211 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath www.saintbrides.org School Email:saint.bride.church@ 11:30 a.m. Worship Service gmail.com Services TRINITY EVANGELICAL Sunday-Holy Communion-8 LUTHERAN CHURCH and 10 a.m.

308 E. Brayton Classes Mt. Morris Children’s Sunday School & Pastor Josh Ehrler Adult Bible Study Available 815-734-6354 St. Bride’s follows traditional Email: trinitymm@frontier.

Anglican-Episcopal church com practices; is biblically based Website: www.trinitymm.net and both family and individual Thursday, April 13—8:30 oriented. Visitors are always a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. Chapel welcomed.

Open for Prayer; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades ST. JAMES LUTHERAN K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 7 CHURCH p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion West Grove Road at Friday, April 14—8 a.m.-12 Columbine Rd. p.m. Chapel Open for Prayer; Pastor Steve Erickson Thursday, April 13—7 p.m. 8 a.m. Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship; 7 Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 14—7 p.m. p.m. Community Good Friday Service at Disciples UMC Good Friday Service Saturday, April 15—7 p.m.

Sunday, April 16—7 a.m.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Easter Vigil Sunday, April 16—8 a.m. with Communion & Baptisms; 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 9:15 Easter Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Full a.m. Sunday School Easter Egg Liturgy Celebration of Christ’s Hunt; 10:30 a.m. Festive Easter Resurrection followed by Easter Egg Hunt for Children Worship-Communion Tuesday, April 18—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris CHURCH Estates 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Wednesday, April 19—6:30 Pastor Terrie Wilder a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 815-946-2919 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring Sunday Sunday School for Children for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; & Adults 9 a.m.

6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 Social Time 10 a.m. p.m. Men of Chancel Choir Worship 10:30 a.m.

Rehearse; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Women of ST. MARY CHURCH Chancel Choir Rehearse 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Thursday, April 20—3:30Father Joseph P. Naill 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring Office Phone 815-732-7383 for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Office FAX 815-732-4742 Estates; 7 p.m. Maundy Mass Schedule Thursday Service with Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Communion Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

WEST BRANCH Third Wednesday of Month at CHURCH OF THE Pinecrest 3 p.m.

BRETHREN Reconciliation 4014 West Branch Road Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Southeast of Forreston St. Mary Prayer Network Pastor Richard Bright Lois Lints 815-703-9699 815-734-4411 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

KB Kick Off Party is April 14 The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tavern N Third, 101 S. Third St., Oregon.

Tips from the guest bartenders and profits from the 50/50 raffles support the startup expenses of the annual KB Tough Run event.

New to this year’s Kick Off Party will be the addition of food.

Triple P BBQ truck will be open for dinner right outside of the event.

Customers will be welcomed and encouraged

The Byron Kiwanis will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 15 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center lower level. Photo supplied

Easter activities at the Forest Preserve The Byron Kiwanis will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 15 from 7-11 a.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center lower level (7993 N River Rd, Byron).

Byron Kiwanis is sponsoring the 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with the Lions Club Easter

Egg Hunt, which follows this event at Jarrett Prairie Center.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Kiwanis member or at the door for only $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.

Mary Morgan Elementary School students will be receiving a coupon for

one free child admission and breakfast; one coupon allowed per family and you must bring the coupon, please.

You may also bring a copy of this article for one free child’s admission per family in place of a coupon. Please call or text Michelle Albert at 815-985-5102 for more information.

Serenity offers volunteer training Serenity Hospice and Home is offering a volunteer training course in May. The course will be held on Wednesday, May 3, Thursday, May 4, Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day at the Serenity Home,1658 S. Ill. 2, Oregon.

Serenity Hospice and Home has a team of volunteers who help the

organization run smoothly.

“We could not operate without our volunteers,” said Cheryl Newcomer, Volunteer Coordinator for Serenity.

“They are so appreciated and we enjoy having them with us in the home, at Angel Treasures, at The Shed, and working hands-on with patients in their homes.”

Volunteering for hospice can mean many different

things.

Some volunteers work inside the home helping with meals and laundry.

Some volunteers enjoy interacting with patients and some of our volunteers work at Angel Treasures.

Working hands-on with patients, helping in the gardens or kitchen, whatever the interests, Serenity has a spot.

“Some people are a little

Learn about farm history April 30 The public is invited to learn about the past of local farmland at the Prairie Preservation Society’s annual banquet and program on Sunday, April 30 at the Taft Campus, Oregon.

A social hour with book and native plant sales and silent auction from 5 to 6 p.m. will be followed by a meal of either turkey with the works or vegetarian Moroccan stew at 6 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m.

Steve Simpson, geology and geography instructor from Highland Community College, Freeport, will shed light on what has been buried for countless centuries.

Long before Illinois was farmland, it was prairie. Long before that, it was an inland

nervous about working with hospice,” Newcomer said.

“But after a volunteer trains and gets started, they never regret it.”

For more information about volunteering call Peg Richard at Serenity at 815732-2499.

Anyone who has trained in the past and would like to get re-involved, is asked to In conjunction with Money call Newcomer at 815-732- Smart Week of Northern 2499.

Illinois, Stillman Bank and the Rock River Center will co-host a free presentation titled, “How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and warm-ups start at 6:30 Scams” on Friday, April 28 at p.m. Visitors pay $5 for the 9:30 a.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. program.

The presentation will last For more information call approximately one hour.

Barb at 815-297-2700 or The program, presented by Ritarose at 815-232-8547. the staff of Illinois Comptroller

Rd.,Forreston.

The workshop will be taught by Donna Lee of donna lee design studio.

The cost is $15 with kits available for $20. Call for more details.

Lee will give a program at 7 p.m. on “What Does Modern Look Like?”

Regular guild meetings are the third Monday of each month.

Quilt demonstration

ocean.

For eons, limestone was formed from the shells of bizarre creatures living in it.

Sandstone formed along its shores.

Spectacular rock formations in the Rock River Valley resulted.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children.

Advance registration is essential.

Children are welcome in the presence of an adult.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call 815973-4926 or email lin.vogl@ gmail.com.

To donate items for the silent auction, call 815-9734408 or email kayse922@ yahoo.com.

Identity theft program

Lee to give workshop at quilt guild Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will hold a workshop, “The Wonky Wedge Table Runner,” on Monday, April 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport

to enjoy their food inside Tavern N Third to join the kick off party.

Guest bartenders will be ready to serve up beer, cocktails and sodas.

The 6th Annual KB Tough Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd., rural Oregon.

To learn more and register visit www.KBToughRun. com.

For more information email info@KBToughRun. com or call April at 815631-0346.

Susana A. Mendoza, will provide a number of tips to guard against becoming a victim.

During the program, participants will learn about some of the latest scams and the many ways thieves can steal financial and confidential information.

Due to limited seating, RSVP by Thursday, April 27 by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

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

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming)

been separated from their owner for at least five years.

Businesses and banks are required by law to turn over the unclaimed accounts to the state so they can be returned to their rightful owners.

Often the owner doesn’t know the property exists.

Examples include: inactive savings and checking accounts, unpaid wages or commissions, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, money orders and bill overpayments, paid-up life insurance policies, and safe deposit box contents.

Please also note not only individuals but companies,

Unclaimed Assets Event at RRC Bonnie Jefferson, Ogle County Marketing Representative from the Illinois State Treasurer Office will be at Rock River Center on Tuesday, April 18, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon to connect Illinois residents with their unclaimed property.

Bonnie will meet with people on a first come, first served basis.

Unclaimed property is money or assets that have

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hospitals, not for profit organizations, etc. may also have monies.

The representative will have a computer and be able to see if attendees have any unclaimed funds.

If they do indeed have money (1 out of 7 people do), she will help them complete the paper work.

There is a website that is open to the public Icash. illinois.gov<http://Icash. illinois.gov> however many are not aware of this.

If you think you may have some unclaimed assets or property, stop in and see Bonnie. No appointment is necessary.

Community Blood Drive at Rock River Center The Rock River Center, located at 810 South 10th Street in Oregon, IL is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, May 1. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you are at least 17 years old, (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health, you should be eligible to donate blood. One in three people will need blood and you never know when you or someone you love might be

ROAST PORK LOIN

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Sunday April 23, 2017

10:00 A.M. - 2 P.M. Full brunch, salad bar and sweets table included.

Reservations recommended

MENU: TICKETS:

Roast Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, Drink and Dessert.

Adults just

$13.99

Adults (13 yrs and older) $ 8.00 (at the door)

Seniors

$10.99

Advanced $ 7.00

Kids 4-10

$6.99

You wont find a more delicious and reasonably priced brunch anywhere!

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Serving 11:00—1:30 At the Bertolet Memorial Building

www.pinecricker.com 124 E Mason Street, Polo • 815-946-3321

Child (5 yrs -12 yrs) $ 6.00 (at the door) Advanced $ 5.00 Four and under FREE Advanced tickets are available till Friday April 21 at the Leaf River Library.

Proceeds to Support Leaf River Summer Daze Festival.

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The Rock River Valley Blood Center is the sole supplier of blood and related services to Beloit Health System, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, FHN, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rochelle Community Hospital, Mercy Health Rockford, Swedish American Health System and Swedish American Medical CenterBelvidere. RRVBC needs to collect approximately 1000 units each week to meet area patient needs.

By hosting a Blood Drive, the Rock River Center is helping to save lives in our community. Join us in sharing the Gift of Life.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Rock River Center at 815- 732-3252.

You can contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) at 815-965-8751; toll free at 877-RRVBC-99 or on the web at www. rrvbc.org.

Clare MaGee Returns to Rock River Center for Sing-a-Long Clare MaGee will be at Rock River Center, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on Monday,

May 1.

For the past several years, Clare Magee has driven from New Market, Ontario, Canada to visit friends in Oregon and provided an upbeat musical program at Rock River Center.

This year, Clare will have his guitar and banjo for accompaniment with oldies, folk songs and a sing-a-long in an eclectic array of tunes along with stories and laughter.

Clare and his group of three, the String A Longs, have been working on new songs. They have been practicing new guitar cords, harmonies, voice changes and accompaniment styles to continually increase the quality of their performances.

Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending this free program open to the public.

Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter. org for a complete list of events.

To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

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100 + volunteer hours Golden Trowel Award recipients are Sue Paulin, Kathy Michel, Larry Ermey, Sally Sarafin, Leah Patapack, Deb Bryant.

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Ogle County Master Gardeners honored The definition of a Master Gardener (also known as Extension Master Gardener) are adult volunteers trained in the science and art of gardening. These individuals help disseminate up-todate, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners and share the information they learned during their 60 hours of training, as volunteers who advise and educate the public on gardening and horticulture.

Tuesday, April 4, several Ogle County Master Gardeners were honored; the awards banquet celebrated the 2016 achievements.

The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” The Master Gardeners have found a fantastic way to share their talents and give back to our community. They make a difference to the people around them. Without people who are willing to sacrifice their time and skills to make a difference, the world and our community would be a lot worse off. Service awards were given to Phil Bratta for 10 years along with Liz Brooks, Leah Patapack and Sally Sarafin for 5 years of service.

In the course of the 2016 year the following individuals gave 50 plus volunteer hours to Ogle county, projects included, community gardens, Fairground gardens, Hotline, Jr. Master Gardener, Therapeutic Horticulture, etc..

Phil Bratta, Bobbi Burke, Cathy Hendricks, Sue Johnson, Mary Ley, and Leona Totosz.

The next award was a new one, the Master Gardener Hotline plays a key role to help answer and educate the community on flower or vegetable garden and insect questions to name a few. Stephane Wascher was the Hotline Hero she document the most time spent answering community questions. If you have a garden question give the Hotline a call Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. – Noon. 815-732-2191 or email uiemg-ogle@illinois.edu The Spice of Life award went to Deb Bryant she is a person with sincere desire to learn, inspire & share. Deb has a strong level of practical experience of knowledge of gardening, her actions, whether big or small have influenced someone’s life. She strives to help in multiple areas.

The Golden Trowel Award, all

Green Thumb: Sue Johnson

I can say is WOW, impressive.

These Master Gardeners gave over 100 hours to Ogle County. The community is very lucky to have such powerful individuals living right next door. Studies have found that when you stop thinking about

your own problems and focus on someone other than yourself, your stress levels start to decrease; your immune system is strengthened and your overall sense of life satisfaction increases. 100 plus volunteer hours of service: Sally Sarafin with 101.75, Larry Ermey 102.75, Deb Bryant 111.75, Leah Patapack 118.05, Kathy Michel 122.5 and Sue Paulin 146 hours!

The final award given for the evening was the coveted Green Thumb award. This award was created to recognize a Master Gardener that is well rounded, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a role model, has a love of gardening, involved in multiple projects and was voted for by his or her peers.

The Most Valuable Planter (Green Thumb) award went to Sue Johnson.

National Volunteer week is April 23 to the 29; please take the time to thank the volunteers in your life.

For more information about the University of Illinois Extension, Master Gardener Program, Ogle County please contact, Elizabeth Sosa, 421 W. Pines Rd, Suite 10 Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2191 or visit us at web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo.

Farmers Market workshop will be April 25 As the 2017 farmers market season draws near, managers are already preparing for opening day.

Andy Larson will be leading “Marketing

the Market: Planning Promotional Strategies to Grow Farmers Markets” from 1:30-3:30 on Tuesday, April 25.

This workshop will cover:

the mission and brand identity of your farmers market; planning and evaluating effective promotional strategies; and choosing and using the latest social media

platforms to engage a broader audience.

This program will take place at the Ogle County Extension office, located at 421 W. Pines Rd. in Oregon.

To register for this program, please contact us at 815-7322191, or visit web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo and look for “Register Online” on the right-hand side.

It may seem like a positive addition to Oregon’s historic downtown, but many factors predict that it is simply a catastrophe waiting to happen.

The current state of the 124-year-old Conover building is far from perfect.

While the community and Hands on Oregon are donating funds to help restore Conover, there are still too many violations that are a concern.

I propose that instead of putting all of the donations into rebuilding Conover Square, we should distribute them more equally between local small businesses that need a little extra help.

Not only would we be helping hometown businesses flourish, but it offers a great opportunity for the community to come together.

Chris Corcoran Mt. Morris

Public Voice Take time to reflect during Easter week

Dear Editor, In a time of busy-ness it is good to slow down.

As society enters Christ’s Passion (the week of Palm Sunday through Easter), we reflect and read what Jesus’ sacrificial death grants us: grace.

Join us for a time of reflection on Good Friday, April 14.

The Oregon Fellowship of Ministers will gather at Ebenezer Reformed Church located at 2997 N. German Church Road in rural Oregon. Worship starts at 1 p.m.

Worship will include reading, reflections, and music.

Take this time to breathe

and contemplate.

Pastor Richard Tomlinson St. Paul Lutheran Church Oregon

Opposes repairs to Conover

Dear Editor, Conover has been undergoing some construction and renovations over the last several months.

Whether you are trying to lose weight, reduce sodium, or increase your vitamin D intake, you are probably accustomed to studying the nutrition facts labels on the foods you buy.

Soon, however, the label will have a new look, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Three nutrition experts from the University of Illinois gathered recently to discuss the changes.

“Many of the changes with the new nutrition facts panel are driven by aesthetics and design,” said assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics Brenna Ellison.

She said larger and bolder fonts will be used to place greater emphasis on number of calories per serving and servings per container.

Another big change will be the way that serving sizes are calculated.

“In the past, serving sizes were much smaller than what a person would normally eat,” Ellison said.

For example, there are actually four servings in that tiny pint of ice cream in your freezer, according to current labeling standards.

Anna Arthur, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, said the new label will reflect more realistic serving sizes.

The new label will also specify the amount of added sugar, whereas current labels lump naturally occurring sugars together with added sugars.

“Ice cream contains natural sugar called lactose. In addition, there will be added sugars to enhance the flavor,” Arthur said.

The discussion was captured in a podcast and a Twitter chat, as part of the #askACES series hosted once a month by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at U of I. During the chat, participants asked the experts a wide range of questions about the new label, and about nutrition labeling in general.

Jennifer McCaffrey, assistant dean of family and consumer science for U of I Extension, fielded a question about teaching kids to pay attention to food labels.

McCaffrey suggested getting kids to compare similar products side by side, such as flavored versus unflavored milk.

New labels will roll out by July, 2018, so there is plenty of time to do your research on the new design. For starters, listen to the podcast and search #askACES on Twitter.

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PAG presents “The Ransom of Red Chief” 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.

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

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

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

Cast members are Myah Ackeberg, 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.

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by David Sheely and Trudy Priscilla Osborne, Larry Ubben, and Tim Bulfer practice their parts for the upcoming Performing Arts Guild production Whalen and produced by Pam of “The Ransom of Red Chief.” The show will be held April 28-30 at the Pinecrest Grove Theater. Photo supplied Ballard and Jennifer Bakener.

Byron Civic Theatre presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” The Byron Civic Theatre will be finishing off their 22nd season with, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and

dance number after another.

With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical.

The recording comes to life and “The Drowsy Chaperone” begins as the man in the chair looks on.

Mix in two lovers on

the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Hailed by New York

Magazine as “the perfect Broadway musical,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.

This production being produced by the Byron Civic Theatre will certainly have you laughing.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” opens on Friday, April 21.

Performances continue on April 22, 23 and 28, 29 & 30. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale visit us online at bctmagic. com or contact the BCT

Box Office, open Tuesday and Thursday from 6:008:00 p.m. one month prior opening of productions or email tickets@bctmagic. com.

For more information visit the BCT website at www. bctmagic.comand find us on facebook.

library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Adult Fiction The Devil’s Triangle by Catherine Coulter Man Overboard by J. A. Jance Large Print Dangerous Games by Danielle Steel Easy Fiction Wish by Matthew Cordell Juvenile Fiction Welcome to the Treehouse

by Art Baltazar DVDs Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fences

to answer questions about Medicare, Insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population.

No appointment is necessary. They will return every fourth Wednesday of each month.

Polo Library All programs are free unless otherwise noted and accessible.

Retirement Open House Tuesday, April 25 Betty Shepardson, Librarian, is retiring after 18 years.

Come in the library anytime all day Tuesday, and say goodbye.

Children’s Programs Story Time Class Story time will be suspended until September 2017.

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 Lego Club Saturday, May 13 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.

Pokemon Club Saturday, May 20 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Trade cards, learn the basics, and play the game.

Bring your own deck of 60 cards.

For ages 7-12.

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

A snack will be provided.

Adult Programs: Pinterest Party Thursday, May 4 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Sewing Pillowcases Please register for the program.

Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, April 24 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Senior Book Discussion Group Friday, April 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple

Technology Classes The library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons.

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.

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

RRC Representative Wednesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Rock River Center will provide a caseworker

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

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Audubon Society plans several spring activities The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) has planned several upcoming activities and events.

Earth Month Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cleanup Juliet from NIAS and Anna from the Freeport Public Library will lead a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cleanup on Friday, April 14 from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. The group will start at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., and walk around the downtown area to safely pick up trash. The goal is to teach children about not littering and to set examples for others. For information, visit nwilaudubon.org.

Film Series To recognize Earth Day 2017, NIAS will offer an environmental film series during the month of April. All of the films will be presented at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Born to be Wildâ&#x20AC;? (Rated G) will be presented on Thursday, April 13.

The first two films are geared for children and will start at 5:30 p.m. The last film for the month will be on Thursday, April 27 and will start at 6 p.m.

This film is a short, nature documentary that examines the lives of orphaned

orangutans and an elephant affected by poaching and habitat encroachment and follows the efforts of individuals who work to rescue, rehabilitate, and return the animals to the wild. The film is 40 minutes long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windâ&#x20AC;? (Rated PG) will be presented on Thursday, April 20.

This is an animated film that occurs far in the future after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ecosystem. Young Nausicaä is one of the few surviving humans that can communicate with the massive insects that populate the planet and work to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.  The film is one hour and 58 minutes long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before the Floodâ&#x20AC;?

(Unrated) will be presented on Thursday, April 27. This film is a riveting documentary presented

by National Geographic featuring Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. He travels to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change firsthand and meets with scientists and political leaders trying to educate and fight against the inaction

toward climate change. The film is one hour 36 minutes long.

The firms are all free and open to the public. For further information visit www.nwilaudubon.org Spring Bird Walks NIAS will host a series of bird walks throughout April at various locations throughout northwest Illinois. The walks will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m.

The dates are April 20 and April 24. From the first eastern bluebird in February to the last flycatcher in May, the spring migration is a phenomenon of wonder. Every year spring birdwalks are held to leisurely observe, enjoy and learn about these migratory species. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walks included some great looks at colorful warblers, including baybreasted and Blackburnian, as well as views of nesting sandhill cranes and great horned owls. Feel free to join or depart the group at any time during those three hours. Following the walks, those who would like to, will gather at a local restaurant for an early lunch. Trip destination, carpool meeting locations and leaders are listed below.

Contact the leader if you plan to participate.

April 20 - Northern Jane Addams Trail and the Orangeville Wetlands.

Meet at the trailhead in Orangeville, just east of the BP gas station on Ill. 26 at 8 a.m. Carpool at 7:30 a.m. from the Staples lot at 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport. Leader: Somer (815- 275-0719)Â April 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pecatonica River Forest Preserve (main entrance by the campground). A special likely bonus of this walk will be stunning wildflowers and singing frogs. Carpool at 7:30 a.m. from the Staples lot at 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport. Leader: Richard (815- 865-5279) More information about each of the walks, can be found at www.nwilaudubon. org.

Earth Day at Krape Park On Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. NIAS and Jane Addamsland Park Foundation will be hosting a full afternoon of events to increase awareness of the wonderful things in the outdoor environment around us. The event is free and open to the public. There will be something of interest for all ages with several programs geared for

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Program on Alzheimer’s disease “Know the 10 Signs, Early Detection Matters,” a program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, will cover the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host the free program on Thursday,

April 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Pinecrest Village’s multipurpose room at 408 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris.

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts.

Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future.

The program will separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s in America.

Hear from people who

have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.

The public is invited to attend. Registration is not required but seating is limited.

Call Amy Sikyta at 815734-4103 to reserve a seat.

Chamber Chatter Dan Massey will host a Polo Chamber of Commerce After Hours at his business; Northern Illinois TV on Thursday, April 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend.

The Polo Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15 at Centennial School.

Ages 1-3 starts at 10 a.m., ages 4-7 at 10:15 a.m. and ages 8-12 at 10:30 a.m.

The Polo Public Library will host a blood drive on Wednesday, April 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the library.

The Polo Girl Scout Troop 553 is hosting a recycling event on Saturday, April 29 at the Polo High School.

Drive-through service is available that day with the Girl Scouts assisting to unload, sort and distribute your recyclables.

No TVs, flat screens or computer monitors.

Polo Area Community Theatre will present “Everybody Loves Opal” on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Polo Town Hall.

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, 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.

April 14 – Free blood pressure at 9 a.m.

April 19 – Monthly birthday lunch at 11:30 a.m.

April 21 – Game Night at 6:30 p.m.

April 25 – PASS potluck at 11:30 a.m. “Maple Syrup.”

April 28 – Senior Center Book Club, 2 to 3 p.m., “Bernadette,” by Maria Semple.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: April 13 – Story Time, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

April 15 – Pokémon Club, 1 to 2 p.m.

April 19 – Blood Drive 1 to 6 p.m., Rock River Blood Center.

April 24 – Library Book Club, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “The Blind Assassin,” by Margaret Atwood.

April 26 – Movie and a Snack, 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 815-946-3131.

Palm/Passion Sunday April 9 | 9:30 am

Maundy Thursday April 13 | 7 pm

Good Friday Community Service April 14 | 7 pm

Easter Services Sunday, April 16 Sunrise Service | 7 am Easter Breakfast | 8 am

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St. James Lutheran Church Procession of the Palms 10:30 AM

April 13, Maundy Thursday 6:45pm

Communion around the Table - 7:00 PM

Palm Sunday, April 9 Maundy Thursday, April 13

Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 14 Easter Sunday, April 16 7:00 AM Sunrise Service with Holy Communion

8:00 AM Easter Breakfast 9:15 AM Sunday School for All, followed by Easter Egg Hunt!

10:30 AM Festive Worship with Holy Communion.

Music by Senior, Youth, Handbell Choirs, and Brass Ensemble

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sale and what is accepted, call Jan Francis at 815-7346561.

Loaves and Fish Food Pantry will get 100 percent of the profits which will enable the pantry to continue to serve the community and its food needs.

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U.S. Navy veteran Douglas Wean, Mt. Morris, spoke to a crowd gathered outside the Capitol Building in Springfield on March 25 to commemorate Medal of Honor Day. Also pictured is Rosanna Pulido, the organizer of the event.

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Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal

SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Forreston softball falls to Pec, beats Rochelle Forreston fell to Pecatonica in high school softball action in German Valley on April 7.

Pecatonica scored two runs in the second inning, but Forreston responded with a run of their own to make it 2-1 after two innings.

Both teams scored a run in the third inning, but Pecatonica added two more runs in the fifth inning en route to the win.

Forreston scored one run in the bottom of the seventh.

The Lady Cardinals had eight hits to Pecatonica’s 11, but recorded six errors in the game.

Taylor Cargill and Sam Greenfield split pitching duties for Forreston. Cargill pitched four innings and gave

up three runs on five hits while striking out five.

Greenfield pitched three innings also giving up three runs, six hits, and striking out three.

Forreston defeated Rochelle 15-4 in five innings in non-conference action on Monday.

The Lady Cardinals scored four runs in the second inning and nine in the fourth.

Forreston had 11 hits to Rochelle’s seven.

Taylor Cargill was three for four with one RBI. Katie Erdmann was one for two with three RBIs including a triple.

Pam Greenfield pitched seven innings for Forreston, striking out eight.

Forreston’s Katie Erdmann throws the ball to first for an out during an April 7 game with Pecatonica. Photo by Forreston’s Morgan Kuelling and Pecatonica’s Abby Ponder look to the umpire for the call during an April 7 game Earleen Hinton with Pecatonica. Kuelling was called out while attempting a steal. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon, Forreston-Polo compete at Gebhardt-Worley Invite

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After beating 2A state hurdle runner-up Reed Vanderheyden on April 4, Dixon’s Jared Harrison came into to Gebhardt-Worley Invitational on April 8 with a huge dose of confidence.

Though he lost to the best runner in the state, regardless of class, Harrison remained excited.

Deion McShane of Freeport, a double winner in the hurdles as a sophomore at the state meet, made his first appearance of the 2017 season at Oregon and showed why he appears destined to be a state record holder.

McShane, who beat second-place Dylan Binion of E-P last year at state, won the 110 hurdles in 14.82 and ran a 39.71 to win the 300s.

Harrison ran 41.12 to take second in the 300 and was third in the 110s with a 15.25.

“Beating Vanderheyden for the first time in my career gave me a boost. It showed what I had to compete with the best,” Harrison said. “I’m not surprised to be up with Deion.”

McShane, one of 10 brothers in a very athletic family, said the state record of 36.77 is in sight after running 37.18 at the state

meet.

“Deion has natural speed and flexibility,” Freeport coach Alan Greene said.

“And, it helps coming from a family where the other brothers get on you if you aren’t doing your best. Today, the wind effected him in the 300s.”

Harrison’s efforts were one of the few highlights for a Duke team that fifth among 11 entrants. Freeport won the meet with 102 points, followed by Forreston-Polo with 83.

“It was a rough day,” Dixon coach Kel Bond said.

“Nobody did great. We need everybody to be good and feed off each other instead of just being fair as a team.

That’s all we were, was fair and that’s not good enough.”

Dixon was without the services of Arthur Cox, who was attending a football day, as was Forreston-Polo’s AJ Christensen.

It’s doubtful Christensen could have made up the 19 points F-P needed to surpass Freeport, as his best events are the talent-laden hurdles.

Where Christensen could have helped was in the sprint relays, where bad handoffs cost the team valuable points, though Brady Webb, Reid Taylor, Evan Kelsey and Gavin Fuchs did take second Polo-Forreston’s Reid Taylor hands the baton to Gavin Fuchs during the 4x100 relay on April 8. Photo by Earleen Turn to B2 Hinton

Above, Forreston-Polo’s Justine Gorzny clears a hurdle during a meet with on Monday in Forreston. Aslo pictured is Audrey Hess. At right, Forreston-Polo’s Audrey Hess hands the baton to Lauren Rhodes during a heat of the 4x100 meter relay at a meet with Oregon, Lena-Winslow, and Dakota on Monday. Photos by Earleen

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Athletes compete at annual track meet in Oregon From B1 in the 400 relay to Freeport (45.50-45.92). The 800 relay was disqualified.

“I was disappointed in the relays,” F-P coach Bob Wagner said. “We’ll be working on handoffs in practice.”

Fuchs surprised even himself with a first-place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 11.41, one of three individual wins by the team.

“I didn’t expect that. The wind helped, but it was the same for everyone,” Fuchs said.

Strong southerly winds contributed to misleading times for all races expect the 100 and 110 hurdles.

“What won it for Gavin was his start. That’s the best I’ve seen from him,” Wagner said.

Fuchs was also aided by Lena-Winslow 200 champion Raveon Valentine false starting. Fuchs took fourth in the 400 meters.

In a pressure-packed performance, F-P’s Mason Wright moved from second to Polo-Forreston’s Christian Groenewold clears the bar in the high jump during a meet first on his final jump in the in Oregon on April 8. Photo by Earleen Hinton

triple jump to beat Maurice Holloway of Freeport, 43-2 to 42-4. Taylor was third with a 41-4 mark.

“It was our jumpers coming through for us again,” Wagner said. “What Mason did says a lot about his character.”

Webb continued to make a statement to the rest of 1A about his ability to medal downstate with another plus21 feet effort in winning the long jump. McShane was a distant second in 19-9.

Webb added a third in the 200 meters with a 23.47 clocking, finishing behind Valentine and Harrison.

“It’s nice to see Brady consistent,” Wagner said.

Christian Groenewold leaped 5-10 to place second in the high jump, with Quinn Halverson of RC making 6-0 for first. Kelsey added a fourth in the long jump at 18-11.

Mathew Cheeseman had a strong day with a second in the 400 meters and legs on fourth-place 3,200 and 1,600 relays.

Oregon was led by Ian Hussung, who ran 2:06 to

take in second in the 800 meters to Kerrick Cameron of E-P. he came back in the 1,600 and took third to Daniel Chen of IMSA and Riley Wells of RC, both standout runners.

“Ian had a nice day in stiff competition,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “What I was real excited about was Kaden Humphrey in the jumps.”

Humphry, known more as a soccer player, took third in the long jump at 19-3 and also medaled in the triple jump at 38-6.

Spratt was also pleased with the 135-5 thrown by Jaspreet Gill in the discus, good for sixth in a tough field, with 163-2 winning.

“Jaspreet is building up for the discus and will make a good compliment to Sawyer Foss in the throws,” Spratt said.

Foss was fourth in the shot at 46-6. Another field event placer was Jake Mennen in the pole vault .

Mennen struggled with his steps, but still managed an 11-foot clearance. His older brother Caleb was fourth in the 400.

Hawks fall to Rockford Christian, Harvard

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Oregon baseball team fell to 1-9 on the year with a loss to defending BNC east division champ Rockford Christian. Even after graduating its top three pitching aces, RC showed there is plenty of talent coming up through the ranks.

Newcomer Jacob Rans threw six innings of nohit ball and reliever Dave Prisby added one hitless inning in a 6-0 win at Oregon on Tuesday. A scheduled game on Monday was rained out and was to be made up on Wednesday.

“He (Rans) mixed it up with off speed. He was a lefty that located the ball

well,” Oregon coach David Boyer said. “I’m not sure who is he, but our kids said he was a freshman.”

Kevin Beard wasn’t too shabby either for Oregon.

He only allowed one earned run and had six strikeouts in six innings.

RC scratched out seven hits.

“His effort was outstanding,” Boyer said.

“He was hurt by six errors in the field and some passed balls. After the game, we talked about eliminating mistakes.”

On Saturday, the Hawks lost a couple of heartbreakers to Harvard.

“It was up and down,” Boyer said. “We got the bats going, but gave up too many runs. We couldn’t pull it out at the end.”

In the first game, Oregon led most of the way before giving up a 3-run triple.

The Hornets were able to hold on for a narrow 8-7 win.

In the second game, 10 walks given up by the Hawk pitching staff helped Harvard to a 13-7 lead going into the bottom of the seventh. Oregon then scored five runs and had the winning runner on base, but couldn’t bring him in.

“In those games, we used guys without much pitching experience,” Boyer said.

Boyer is very satisfied with the performance on the mound of Beard (3.7 ERA), Jared Pottorf (3.8) and Dalton Hermes (1.9).

“We need to be better with run support for them,”

Boyer said.

An example was last week against another of the BNC heavyweights, Lutheran. Trailing 4-2 in the seventh, the Hawks had a chance to pull the upset, but couldn’t get a timely hit.

“Either we lose close games or don’t come ready to play,” said Boyer, noting that the Hawks could be closer to .500 than 1-9.

Lead-off batter Chase Prehn leads the team with a .400 batting average.

Pottorf and Hermes are next at around .300.

Oregon’s Savian Hernandez slides home for a run during A major handicap for April 8 action against Harvard. Photo by Earleen Hinton Oregon is working around “We’re sticking with a tested in the weeks to come a 9-man roster, with an 9-man rotation. I don’t with rainouts needed to be occasional freshman moved up to fill in for won’t to bring up younger made up and also hitting kids,” Boyer said. the heart of the conference missing players.

Oregon will be severely schedule.

Sports Column Coaching changes at Forreston

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Only two years after coaching a fourth-place team at the 1A state basketball tournament, Travis Ross is out as Forreston basketball coach. School officials have already begun the process of finding a new coach.

Whoever steps in will be in position similar what Ross inherited two years ago, as the vast majority of starters will be returning.

Next year’s squad won’t have the star power of the 2015-16 group, but have the potential to make a solid post-season run.

Anymore, I never ask what are the circumstances surrounding a coach’s departure. Schools usually remain mum on all personnel matters due to policies of privacy.

Next year, both the boys and girls basketball programs will have new coaches. The prospects for the girls also look bright for whoever is hired.

Friday Night at NIU? Spring football has started on college campuses. With that in mind, I’d like to take NIU to task for scheduling its home opener against Boston College on Friday Sept. 1.

This is in direct conflict with the sanctity of high school football and its longestablished tradition of Friday Night Lights.

Like everything else connected with D-I football, television influenced in

this decision. Television doesn’t care about high school football and though NIU might cares about it, exposure and money take precedence over it.

To be sure, I queried the NIU sports information department and got a response from its leader Donna Turner.

“For the Friday night game on Labor Day weekend, I believe that was a TV consideration, which the league is also involved in as the TV contract includes all home games played by league members,” Turner said.

The Mid American conference has sold out to TV in forcing its member schools to play virtually every game in November on weekdays. NIU has only two Saturday home games all year.

“Conference teams have no control over (schedule),” Turner said.

Sure, it’s tough for midmajors like Northern to keep up with the big-time programs, but it’s shame that local Friday night high school football is part of the collateral damage.

In the past, it was a treat to attend NIU’s Labor Day weekend home opener, be it a Thursday or Saturday evening under beautiful weather. On a Friday night, forget about it, even with a Power-Five opponent in Boston College.

100 Miles in Fireman Gear Recently, I lamented how difficult it was for me to finish a 50-mile race in the heat and higher elevation of

Andy Colbert

Utah.

What I failed to share that there was also a 100-miler for the real hard-core folks.

The heartiest of that bunch had to be the guy that ran all 100 miles in full fireman’s gear and carrying an American flag. And, I thought it was a bit warm in shorts and a t-shirt.

McDonald Attends 50th In trivia for this week, did you know that former Oregon coach and teacher Larry McDonald attended his 50th straight Illinois high school basketball state finals. McDonald lives in Savannah, Georgia, but still gets together with friends each March for the IHSA tourney.

Local Hebron Connection In other basketball news, the Hebron state championship team of 1952 celebrated its 65th anniversary a few days ago.

Jim Behrens of Oregon, who graduated from Hebron, attended the event and said four of the starting five are

still alive and you couldn’t ask for a more humble bunch of athletes.

According to Behrens, a little-known fact about the team is that no one fouled out that season, a necessity with no bench to speak of.

To this day, the 1952 title

by Hebron remains the most significant sporting event in IHSA history.

Number two in magnitude is 120,000 fans filling Soldier Field in 1937 for a high school football game between Chicago public school league champ Austin against Catholic League winner Chicago Leo. It was the largest crowd ever at Soldier Field as the overflow sat in aisles and 10-deep on a track ringing the field.

Fellowship Chapters With the resurrection of Jesus Christ being celebrated this weekend, it should be noted that both the junior high and high schools at Oregon have Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapters.

Cole Davidson leads the high schoolers and Kip Crandall the junior high.

Oregon is one of the few local schools with FCA and has had a chapter at least for a decade.

“What happens at meetings is based upon what the students want to do,” Davidson said. “This year, the students have been leading a bible study. There is a discussion about what they read and each meeting ends in a prayer.”

Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has touched millions of lives all the way up to the professional level of sports.

3-Point Competition Braedon Fyock and Brandon Schneiderman qualified for state 1A three-point competition in Peoria on March 9. Both boys are members of Forreston High School basketball team. Photo by Amy Schneiderman

Polo Activities School Activities for April 17-22 Monday – No School; HS Boys Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.; Aplington Track at Oregon, 4 p.m.

Tuesday – HS Girls Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.; Softball vs.

Newman at Polo, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday – Baseball vs.

Pecatonia at Polo, 4 p.m.; Softball at Pecatonica, 4:30

p.m.

Thursday – HS Girls Track at Byron, 4:15 p.m.; HS Boys Track at Amboy, 4 p.m.; Aplington Track at Forreston, 4 p.m.

Friday – HS Boys Track at Rock Falls, 4 p.m.

Saturday – Softball vs.

Amboy at Polo, 10 a.m.; Aplington Track at Amboy, 9 a.m.

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Spring art show will begin April 29 Eagle’s Nest Art Group invites the public to Conover Square art gallery for its annual Spring Membership Art Show on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The show continues on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Conover Square Mall is located at 201 N. Third St., Oregon. The gallery is on the second floor of the mall.

This year’s show is

dedicated to the memory of artist Lorraine Straw.

Her work in oil, watercolor, and rosemaling will be on display, along with other tributes to her contribution to the Eagle’s Nest Art Group, the Norwegian National League, and Friends of the Viking Ship projects.

In addition, a Harry Nurmet painting is being offered by silent auction to raise money for Hands On Oregon.

The floral watercolor painting is on display at the Conover gallery.

Those interested in submitting a bid may sign the auction sheet at the studio.

The winning bid will be announced at the end of the Spring Show on May 7 at 4 p.m.

Also, other donated art will be on display for sale to benefit Hands On Oregon.

The Eagle’s Nest Art Group began in 1957 and

currently has more than 70 members whose work includes painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry, glass work, photography, and many other art forms.

Artists will be on hand to welcome those who attend.

Refreshments will be served.

The show is free. Parking is plentiful.

The shops of Conover Square will be open during This painting by the late Harry Nurmet will be offered by silent auction at the Eagle’s Nest Art Group’s upcoming show hours. art show at Conover Square. Photo supplied

Machesney Park man gets 59 years for murdering wife

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Machesney Park man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2012 murder of his wife, whose body was found in the Rock River south of Byron.

Todd Smith, 49, was sentenced last week to 59 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Winnebago County Judge Fernando Engelsma handed down the sentence April 4.

Smith was found guilty of first degree murder on Jan. 25 in the death of Katrina Smith, 30.

Pelicans Several white pelicans were spotted on the Rock River over the weekend above and below the Oregon dam. The birds are making their way back to breeding grounds in northern Wisconsin and Canada. Photo by Earleen Hinton

He was also found guilty of aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, and concealment of a homicide.

Smith has been held in the Winnebago County Jail since his arrest on Nov. 21, 2012.

An off-duty Byron fireman, who had been fishing, discovered Katrina’s body in the river about a mile south of Byron around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2012 and called 911. She had been missing since Oct. 22.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police and Byron Fire Department divers recovered the body.

An autopsy performed on

Todd Smith

Nov. 10, 2012 at the Ogle County morgue determined that Katrina died from blunt force trauma.

She was identified through her dental records.

Special Earth Day recycling event planned

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 to promote awareness of environmental issues in response to the degrading conditions of the nation’s air, land and water resources at that time.

Out of that public concern came the Federal Clean Air and Clean Water Acts and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.

These efforts have vastly improved the condition of our environment from what it was like 50 years ago.

Earth Day is a good time to consider how each of us impacts the environment, and what we can do to reduce our footprint on this planet.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management

Department (OCSWMD) will hold a special Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event for Ogle County residents on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at its office building at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

In addition, the department will be giving away oak tree saplings and food waste buckets for composting, while supplies last.

They will also be selling reusable shopping bags, and will have information on display about composting and vermicomposting.

A drawing will be held for a worm bin that can be used to compost food waste.

Ogle County residents can recycle old or broken electronics which have been banned from Illinois landfills.

These items include things like 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 for a charge of $5 per unit.

Residents are limited to 10 items per collection event.

Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and 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.

The free oak trees have been provided by Living Lands and Waters (LL&W) Million Trees Project, and include bur oak and swamp white oak.

The saplings will be about 1-2 feet in length, individually wrapped, and bare-rooted, and must be kept wet and planted within a week. 450 trees will be available while supplies last.

“The Solid Waste Department is proud to work with LL&W and the Rock River Trail Initiative to provide oak trees not only for Ogle County, but for nine of the 11 counties that border the Rock River in Wisconsin and Illinois,” said Steve Rypkema, Director of the OCSWMD. “Planting native trees that benefit wildlife and the Rock River watershed is a great Earth

Day and Arbor Day activity, and it will provide benefits for generations to come.”

Composting and vermicomposting information will also be available at the Earth Day event.

This year, the OCSWMD is encouraging residents to consider ways to reduce the amount of food waste that they generate, and to compost food scraps when possible.

A limited supply of free small buckets that can be used to collect food waste for composting will be given away to help encourage composting.

A raffle will also be held for a free vermicomposting (worm) bin, valued at $25, which can be used with redworms to compost food scraps.

In addition, reusable cloth shopping “green bags” will be available for purchase.

These large, green bags will be sold for $1 each or six for $5, and are an effective way to reduce waste from paper or plastic shopping bags.

The mission of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is to promote a clean and healthy environment by encouraging recycling, waste reduction, and safe disposal options for waste generated in Ogle County.

“This Earth Day Event is a great way for Ogle County residents to recycle electronics, get a free oak tree and compost bucket, buy some reusable bags, learn about composting, and do something good for the Earth,” Rypkema said.

For more information about this event contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020, or visit www. oglecounty.org.

Rock River Trail Initiative to distribute free oak trees

By Steve Rypkema Director Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a free oak tree.

For the seventh year in a row, the Rock River Trail Initiative (RRTI) will distribute 5,000 trees along the Rock River corridor April 18-21.

Chad Pregracke, president of Living Lands and Waters’ One Million Trees program, has graciously donated these 65,000 trees to the Rock River Trail Initiative and our river over the last seven years.

The late Frank Schier, Founder of the RRTI, was a big proponent of the tree planting program and was personally involved in the distribution of the trees in past years.

The Rock River Trail Initiative established a National Water Trail along the 320 miles of the Rock

River, from its source above the Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin to its mouth at the Quad Cities in Illinois.

This was achieved March 11, 2013, when Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis made the designation including the Rock River Trail in the National Water Trail System.

The Rock River Water Trail was the 10th trail in the nation to achieve such a distinction.

Also in 2013, the Wisconsin and Illinois state legislatures designated the Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route on roads adjacent to the Rock River’s course in both states.

The RRTI has recently completed q-sheets (turnby-turn directions) and maps for a bike route and a hiking route along the Rock River.

For all directions and maps go to www.rockrivertrail.

com and click on the icon/ trail sign for National Water Trail, Bike Route, Hiking Route or Scenic and Historic Route.

“Enjoy traveling our ‘River of the Heartland’ and help us with our ultimate and ambitious goal of making the Rock River the cleanest tributary to the Mississippi,” said Greg Farnham, RRTI Coordinator.

“Planting native oak trees helps to provide oxygen production, carbon sequestration, energy savings from shade, plus shore stabilization, filtration and habitat.

All these will help to improve this beautiful watershed.”

According to availability, each county will receive bur oak and swamp oak saplings.

Each sapling is one to two feet long and bare-rooted.

The trees will be distributed in Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago counties in Illinois, and Rock, Dane, and Jefferson counties in

Wisconsin.

Each county will have its own distribution method.

The only caveat is the trees should be planted within sight of the Rock River or near the mouth of one of its tributaries.

Trees are available for the public sector: city, county, state, parks, preserves and conservation areas, and for private individuals on farms, residences and businesses along the Rock River—all free of charge.

Delivery Contacts and Locations • In Rock Island County contact the Rock Island County RRTI Council Member Dean Mathias, 309-737-8429, e-mail mathiasdeandeb@peoplepc. com.

• For Whiteside County contact Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist Dave Harrison, USDA Bldg.,

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• For Lee County contact Dixon Park District Executive Director Deb Carey; 804 Palmyra Ave., 815-284-3306.

• For Ogle County contact Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron, IL, 815-234-8535; or Rock River Trail Initiative council member Bob Vogl, 815-732-7332; or Steve Rypkema of Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept., 909 Pines Rd., Oregon, IL, 815-732-4020 or srypkema@oglecounty.org.

• For Winnebago County distribution of the trees will be made by the Rockford Park District.

Contact

Nathan Hill of the district at 815-289-9901.

• For Rock County contact Rock County Land Conservation Department Senior Conservation Specialist Norm Tadt; USDA Service Center, 440 N. U.S. Highway 14, Janesville, WI, 608-754-6617 ext. 117; or Rock River Trail Initiative Council member Dave Hoffman, Rock County Parks at 608-757-5473.

• For Jefferson County contact Jefferson County Parks Department Director Joe Nehmer, phone 920 6747260 or Parks Program Assistant Mary Nimm at 920-674-7452 or maryn@ jeffersoncountywi.gov.

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Construction season begins, drivers should be alert The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway were joined by industry partners and frontline construction workers today to remind the public that construction season has arrived and extra caution will be required in work zones.

“If you are driving in Illinois this year, you will be driving in our work zones. We are striving to make this construction season the safest one ever and drive traffic fatalities in Illinois to zero,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn.

“Please, if you are traveling through a work zone, slow down, avoid distractions in your vehicle and pay special attention to your surroundings. One life lost is one too many.”

When you choose to put aside distractions, you gain

the ability to save a life, perhaps yours.

“The ISP is committed to the safety of construction workers and motorists on Illinois roadways,” said state police Director Leo P. Schmitz. ‘While traveling through construction zones, we want to remind drivers to obey work zone speed limits, pay attention to the road and put the cell phones away. We will be present in work zones throughout the construction season enforcing distracted driving laws. Motorists need to focus on the construction zone and that alone.”

To better alert drivers when they are about to enter a work zone, IDOT this year is deploying portable rumble strips in select spots throughout the state. The department is also expanding the use of speed indicator boards and Smart Work Zones, which rely on sensors to relay

Work starts on I-39

When motorists see orange construction signs they should be alert, slow down, and watch for construction equipment and lsower vehicles.

traffic flow conditions via digital message boards in advance of work zones.

A renewed focus by IDOT, the Illinois Tollway and the state police will be on specialized “wolf pack” patrols to enforce the rules of the road around work zones. Troopers also will be stepping up the use of photo enforcement vans to ticket

drivers who are not obeying work zone speed limits.

More than 4,800 motor vehicle crashes on average occur in Illinois work zones every year. Provisional data shows that 44 people were killed in Illinois work zone crashes in 2016, including one worker.

To promote safety in the field, IDOT is working

Construction on the ramp from southbound Interstate 39 to westbound I-88 in Ogle County near Rochelle was scheduled to begin April 10, weather permitting, Illinois Department of Transportation officials said in a news release.

The ramp will be closed with its industry partners to host “tailgate talks” at project locations throughout the week. The discussions with workers are refreshers on work zone protocol to encourage safety throughout the construction season. In addition, a media campaign will last through the fall featuring the Seymour Signs character encouraging drivers to “See orange. Slow down. Save lives.”

during for an $896,692 project to replace pavement.

Southbound I-39 traffic heading westbound on I-88 should follow the detour signs directing them through the interchange.

The work should be done by the end of June, the release said.

In recent years, Illinois has strengthened laws to increase safety in work zones. Fines for speeding in work zones are $375 for first-time offenders and $1,000 for a second offense. The penalty for hitting a worker is a fine of up to $10,000 and 14 years in prison.

To learn more work zone rules and driving tips, an online quiz is available at idot.illinois.gov.

Residents should have emergency plans in case of fire The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident.

The office recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific plan for your family in case of

emergency.

“Planning and prevention are essential to saving lives in a fire incident,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “Because of the speed with which fire becomes uncontrollable, families should practice their response plan in advance and

be prepared to implement it.”

Illinois law requires every household to have smoke alarms within 15 feet of every bedroom and to have at least one on each floor of the home.

Because most house fires occur at night while residents are sleeping, the U.S. Fire

Administration (USFA) suggests placing smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area and on every level of the home.

They also suggest keeping bedroom doors shut to prevent the spread of smoke and give residents just a few

extra moments to escape a fire.

Other tips OSFM suggests are: • Fire alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced twice year at Daylight Savings.

• Families should discuss and practice escape plans in

case of a fire.

• Include a meet-up place that is a safe distance away from the fire.

• Practice your plan at least twice a year both during the day and at night.

• Help young children become familiar with fire safety and prevention steps.

lawn and garden tractor jamboree Justin Ganze, Section 8, Taylor Township, above ground pool and deck Rodney and Karen Alfano, Section 15, Flagg Township, residential accessory building Blackstone Building and Remodeling Inc., Len Belpedio, Section 28, Marion Township, residential accessory building Adam Book, Section 25, Leaf River Township, attached garage Sergio Cescolini, Section 15, Rockvale Township, dwelling addition and attached garage and balcony and remove and replace roof

system Richard Brass and Stephen Brass, Section 24, Marion Township, special use permit Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Scott and Stacy Whilhite, Section 4, Marion Township, remove above ground pool and deck and construct dwelling addition and covered porch Ryan Lawrence, Section 32, Monroe Township, two story dwelling addition and open unenclosed porch FS Grain, Section 28, Buffalo Township, commercial grain bin Steve and Amy Drew, Section 7, Grand Detour Township, single-family dwelling

Donald Gesswein, 52, Byron, was arrested for battery. Gesswein was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond pending a court appearance.

The Ogle County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a motorcycle accident in the 4000 block of South Illinois 2.

It was reported that the driver of the motorcycle had left the scene.

A short time later, Sean R. Corwell, 31, Freeport, was located and arrested for driving on a suspended license.

Corwell was also issued citations for no insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, and improper lane usage.

Corwell was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Juan C. Urena, 18, Ashton, was arrested for a violation of an order of protection.

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

William J Moore, 45, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

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

April 10 Deputies responded to a van in the ditch in the 1400 block of South Lowell Park

Road at approximately 8:30 a.m., and discovered it was occupied by a 4-year-old child who had started the van and placed it in gear.

The child was not injured.

After further investigation, it was determined that the child and the child’s mother were not to be in the company of Matthew C. Bonnell, 27, rural Mt. Morris.

Bonnell was arrested for violation of an order of protection and is scheduled to appear in court.

Jalyssa Comer, 28, Sterling, was arrested for driving while license suspended at 8:13 p.m. after a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport and Harper Roads.

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

Clay Kilgore, 53, LaSalle, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Kilgore did post $649 full cash for bond and is not required to appear in court.

Robert Allen, 35, Monroe, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Allen did not post $5,434 full cash for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on April 11.

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during the month of March, 2017.

Rich Gronewold, Section 15, Maryland Township, relocate existing grain bin and construct grain bin Scott Diehl, Section 13, Mt. Morris Township, grain bin Straightup Solar Country Pleasure, Section 30, Lynnville Township, install two 14’ x 207’ ground mounted photovoltaic array for agricultural use Greg Frericks, Section 35, Marion Township, remove accessory building

and construct agricultural machine building on existing foundation Roger MaCauley, Section 26, Oregon-Nashua Township, agricultural machine building (replaces building destroyed by tornado) Jeffrey Scholl, Section 6, Woosung Township, two grain bins and scale Kevin Costello, Section 14, Marion Township, accessory building David Shaw, Section 8, Taylor Township, storage building Dave and Colleen Hoffman, Section 20, Flagg Township, single-family dwelling Gary Ferb, Section 7,

Byron Township, car port Richard Haijenga, Section 26, Maryland Township, attached garage Thelma L. Madding, Section 12, Grand Detour Township, construct accessory building and remove existing accessory building Edward Pope, Section 19, Lincoln Township, singlefamily dwelling Darrel Heath, Section 17, Buffalo Township, remove attached garage and construct dwelling addition and attached garage Lawrence Kohon, Section 2, Rockvale Township, residential accessory building Jill Hall, Section 5,

Lynnville Township, open and unenclosed back porch Gerald Zdeb, Section 25, Leaf River Township, storage building (expired by limitation) Ronnie Daniels, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, above ground pool Tim Gunderson, Section 25, Marion Township, single-family dwelling and residential accessory building Brian and Renna Zumdahl, Section 19, Forreston Township, remove barn Gary Vosberg, Section 27, Marion Township, home occupation - gun smith Andy and Lisa Hinrichs, Section 10, Pine Creek Township, temporary use-

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

April 4 Austin W. Digvonni, 22, Union, was arrested on a warrant for driving while license suspended.

His bond was set at $5,000 (10 percent) pending an April 10 court appearance.

Nathan H. Smith, 26, Mt. Morris, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $250 pending an April 7 court appearance.

Michael D. Tilton, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,787 pending an April 5 court appearance.

April 5 At approximately 7:05 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Fourth Street in Oregon.

After further investigation, Jessica Lenderman, 31, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

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

She was also issued citations for operating a

vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

At approximately 5:10 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 4000 block of West Pines Road.

After further investigation, Jeremy Graham, 44, Duncan, Oklahoma was arrested for driving while license revoked.

Graham was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Graham was also issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia.

At approximately 10:38 p.m., deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection of Adeline Road and White Eagle Road.

The offending vehicle failed to stop and fled westbound on White Eagle Road.

The vehicle eventually stopped in the 9000 block of West White Eagle Road.

After further investigation, Andrew Long, 33, Leaf River, was arrested for aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer and driving while license suspended.

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

Rachel Rodriguez, 33, Janesville, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding

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Rodriguez’s full cash bond was set at $2,081 pending an April 6 court appearance.

Timothy Smice, 46, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and contempt.

Smice was scheduled to appear in court on April 6.

April 7 Zachary Koltunchik, 19, Dixon, was arrested for criminal damage to property after investigating a complaint of damage to a park located in the Lost Nation subdivision off of Flagg Road.

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

Jason Briand, 36, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for escape, failure to appear, and domestic battery.

His bonds were set at $3,000 (10 percent), $1,116 (full cash), and $5,000 (10 percent) pending a May 8 court appearance.

Karl Munda, 34, Shannon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke.

His posted 10 percent of a $1,500 bond and was

released. His next court date is April 28.

Ashunta L. Toney, 27, Lisle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft.

Toney was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to return to court on May 8.

April 8 At 5:42 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 64 and Skare Road for a speeding violation.

After a short investigation, Brandon W. Booth, 22, Leaf River, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

He was also cited for speeding.

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

At 1:30 p.m., following a traffic stop in the 20000 block of East Illinois 64, Orlando Vega-Torres, 22, Rockford, was arrested for driving without a driver’s license.

Vega-Torres was transported to the Ogle County Correctional Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 9 At approximately 10 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call in the 8900 block of North Barker Road, Byron.

After an investigation,

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Obituaries Viola M. “Totsie” Dykema Viola Mae “Totsie” Dykema, 89, Mt. Morris, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Pinecrest Terrace with her family by her side.

She was born at home in Polo on March 17, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Rucker) Folk, the 11th of 12 children.

On the day she was born her oldest sibling nicknamed her “Hotsie Totsie,” and she was called “Totsie” throughout her life. Most people didn’t know her given name.

Totsie graduated from Polo High School in 1946, where she was active in music and led the Polo Marco marching band as the band’s majorette.

She married Harvey Dykema from Morrison on Oct. 27, 1946 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Polo.

Totsie was a 70-year member of her church and sang in the choir for more than 50 years and was active in organizing church dinners

and luncheons.

She sang with a group of ladies called the Polo Harmonettes during the 1950s and 60s, entertaining many with their barbershop type songs.

She worked part-time at the Polo Thrift Department store and volunteered at Polo’s Second Hand Rose store.

She collected Precious Moments and loved crafts, ceramics, crocheting and her grandchildren.

Viola was a homemaker.

Cherishing in her memories will be her children, Dennis (Sheryl) Dykema, Rockford, David Dykema, Polo, Debra (Roger) Gassman, Lake Carroll, and Danette (John) Wiggins, Franklin Grove; grandchildren, Neil (Sarah K.) Gribbins, Belleville, Wisconsin, Heather (Rev. Timothy) Steckling, Bessemer, Michigan, Kelly (James) Michel, Kimberly (Matthew) Korn, Lindsey (Allen) Parrish, Sarah D. (Brian) Giannone, Karli and Connor Fitzsimmons; greatgrandchildren, Hannah,

Kenneth E. Shipman Kenneth E. Shipman, 81, Freeport, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center.

Kenneth was born May 30, 1935 in Grand Detour Township (Ogle County), the son of Galor and Dorothy (Rhodes) Shipman.

He drove semi-truck for Karl Heeren Trucking for many years which he loved doing.

He was loved and liked by many and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He never had a problem starting a conversation with someone he had just met and would never forget that

person’s name.

Surviving are his daughter, Kathi Garrett, Freeport; six brothers, David (Mary Ann) Shipman, Robert (Rita) Shipman, Allen Shipman, Steve Shipman, Gary (Ruth) Shipman, and Donald (Camille) Shipman; and

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Isaiah, Rebekah, Sarah, Elijah, and Leah Steckling, Haley and Hannah Michel, Andrew and Adalyn Korn, Katherine, Audrey and Harvey Parrish; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 53 years in 1999; her parents; brothers, Robert, Harry, Melvin, Howard, Ross, and William; sisters, Ruth Smith, Louise Wuebben, June Miller, Helen Schreiber, Francis Ann (Blondie) Voss; great-grandson, Preston James Michel.

Visitation will be held on Thursday April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, with Pastor Ryan Sutton officiating.

Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, following the service.

Condolences may also be sent to pffh.condolences@ gmail.com. four sisters, Judy (Jimmy Coffee) Shipman, Janey Shipman, Janet Johnson, and Karen Shipman; his grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edwin; son, Tom Shipman; and two daughters, Tonja Sue Shipman and Kenne Rae Stewart.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established.

Sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www. burketubbs.com.

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 31 Sharleen K. Rand, warranty deed to Sharleen K. Rand and Richard Rand, 3694 W. West Grove Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda,Ill. 72, Scott Township.

Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda, vacant lot on Junction Road, Scott Township.

Janet Safanda, warranty deed to Roy Safanda, vacant lot on Ill. 72, Scott Township.

Gail Watson, warranty deed to Shannon M. Dunlavy and Kristopher M. Hilger, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township, $65,000.

Kristopher M. Hilger, warranty deed to Donald Mazzanti, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township.

Shannon M. Dunlavy, warranty deed to Donald Mazzanti, 404 Cherry Ave., Flagg Township.

Ilene F. Cain, warranty deed to Jeff A. Nelson and Karen S. Nelson, 407 W. North St., Buffalo Township, $9,500.

Todd E. Kitson, quit claim to Todd E. Kitson, 7717 S. Daysville Rd., Taylor Township.

Anthony D. Castle and Caitlin J. Castle, quit claim to Steven L. Miller and Lisa F. Miller, 505 S. First Ave., Forreston Township.

April 3 Kurt A. Larson and Beth A. Larson, warranty deed to Dexter K. McElhiney and Colby C. McElhiney, 1634

Brentwood Drive, Byron Township, $226,026.

Raymond A. Klus and Karen M. Klus, warranty deed to Seth L. Brody, 6028 N. Oak Drive, Marion Township, $162,000.

First State Bank, warranty deed to Habitat For Humanity Of Ogle County Inc., 112 S. Ninth St., Flagg Township.

Jeffrey L. Thornton and Lora E. Thornton, warranty deed to Daniel L. Kiesling and Jessica L. Kiesling,308 N. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $120,700.

Larry F. McAnarney and Linda M. McAnarney, warranty deed to Meagan A. Challand, 209 E. Main St., Marion Township, $115,000.

James D. Carmichael and Renelle Carmichael, quit claim to Country Joy LLC, 120.82 acres of farmland, Lynnville Township.

Dennis Herbig and Michelle Herbig, warranty deed to Yam Holdings LLC, 1241 E. Kysor Drive, Byron Township, $230,000.

Malinda A. McWherter as trustee of the Harry L. McWherter Irrevocable Standby Trust, warranty deed to Harry L. McWherter and Darelyn L. McWherter, 5920 E. McGregor Rd., Byron Township.

April 4 Mary Ann Vagle, quit claim to Stephen Baker Vagle, 11075 E. Lindenwood Rd., White Rock Township.

Valerie A. Seiler, quit claim to David A. Slack, 8674 Crestview Rd., Marion Township.

April 5 Donna F. Knight, warranty deed to Ethan Z. Bunger and Jessica N. Bunger, 509 Autumnwolf Drive, Scott Township, $155,000.

Rich Curtis and Amy Lynn Curtis, warranty deed to Jason R. Spratt and Abigail M.

Harris, 515 Sixth Ave., Flagg Township, $83,000.

Michael L. Austin and Seanna J. Austin, warranty deed to Daniel S. Roderfelt, 1050 N. Main St., Flagg Township, $130,000.

Kenneth B. Sugden and Donna M. Sugden, warranty deed to Kevin A. Sugden and Julia W. Sugden, 3863 N. Black Walnut Rd., Marion Township, $150,000.

Linda L. Rowell, warranty deed to Kevin A. Sugden and Julia W. Sugden, 3847 N. Black Walnut Rd., Marion Township, $90,000.

Paul L. Bushard and Patricia L. Bushard, warranty deed to Nicholas Musselman and Stephanie Musselman, 6878 N. Summit Drive, Marion Township, $179,000.

James L. Higdon and Barbara S. Higdon, warranty deed to Patrick Alton and Katrina Alton, 8407 Kilbuck Rd., Monroe Township, $247,500.

April 6 Mark E. Price, warranty deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 11025 W. Ill. 38, Flagg Township, $110,000.

Mark E. Price, warranty deed to Thomas J. Hartnett III, 7100 Klondike Rd., Flagg Township, $200,000.

Joseph Meyers and Dana Meyers, warranty deed to Jared V. Burke, 207 Windmill Drive, Flagg Township, $186,500.

Craig D. Smith, warranty deed to Jill L. Blake, 206 W. Dixon St., Buffalo Township, $58,500.

Eric J. Kilmer, Cynthia S. Kilmer and Sarah D. Kilmer, quit claim to Cynthia S. Kilmer and Eric J. Kilmer, 107 Ramona Ave., Flagg Township.

Jeffrey K. Denekas and Kathleen R. Kutzke, quit claim to Jeffrey K. Denekas, 14376 W. Ill. 26 & 72, Forreston Township.

Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 4, 2017 (March 3, 2017) $120.

Michael T. Brink, 24, Chana, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 5. 2017 (March 9, 2017) dismissed.

Kade L. Anderson, 23, Stillman Valley, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 3, 2017 (March 13, 2017) $120.

Collin L. Smith, 16, Davis Junction, failure to reduce speed, April 6, 2017 (March 14, 2017) $120.

Ellen W. Miller, 73, Oregon, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 4, 2017 (March 24, 2017) $120.

Jacob W. McKnight, 23, Monroe Center, April 3, 2017 (March 29, 2017) $190.

were placed out of service for safety reasons.

Two arrests were made for driving under the influence.

District 1, which encompasses Ogle, Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties, had one traffic crash fatality in March.

Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, status hearing April 21.

April 7 Jessinia Loyola, 26, Rock Falls, retail theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing May 24.

Guy Partee, 53, Madison, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, pretrial conference May 8.

Jonathon Miller, 38, Forreston, aggravated battery, bond motion hearing May 12.

Garrett Nelson, 23, Davis

Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, status hearing May 3.

Andrew Long, 33, Oregon, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing April 26.

Johnathon Parker, 32, Polo, attempted residential arson, preliminary hearing April 19.

Wesley Steinke, 30, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing May 9.

Emily Jahnke, 20, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, pretrial conference May 19.

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.

Steven A. Lawton, 48,

Oregon, driving on suspended license, April 3, 2017 (Aug. 10, 2016) $350.

Steven A. Lawton, 48, Oregon, unlicensed, April 3, 2017 (Aug. 10, 2016) dismissed.

Keith A. Kehl, 46, Kings, unsafe equipment/1st & 2nd, April 6, 2017 (Feb. 4, 2017) $350.

Austin D. Luepkes, 20, Chana, no valid registration/1st & 2nd, April 3, 2017 (Feb. 20, 2017) $120.

Rebecca E. Tart, 38, Oregon, failure to give rightof-way at an intersection, April 5, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) $120.

Rebecca E. Tart, 38, Oregon, defective brakes/1st

& 2nd, April 5, 2017 (Feb. 17, 2017) dismissed.

Kade D. Oltmanns, 22, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, April 4, 2017 (Feb. 19, 2017) $215.

Andre A. Puseman, 47, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 3, 2017 (March 5, 2017) $175.

Katherine R. Williams, 25,

State Police Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Mark Karczewski has announced enforcement figures and activity for March.

ISP District 1 Troopers issued 450 citations, 587 written warnings, and made 11 criminal arrests during the month.

Speeding accounted for 283 citations and 25 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations.

Troopers investigated 18 traffic crashes, assisted 84 motorists, and conducted 119 commercial vehicle inspections, 18 of which

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

April 4 Nickalas Hughes, 30, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, status hearing May 23.

April 5 Daniel Coleman, 33, Genoa, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference June 12.

Joseph Myers, 19, Davis Junction, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, status

hearing May 19.

Brian Barnett, 35, Byron, identity theft, status hearing May 19.

Brandy Thomas, 31, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing July 19.

Gabriel Hernandez, 48, Ashton, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced him to six days in jail and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $847.

Randal Rhoads, 55, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference

May 17.

Jacob Shaw, 23, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, jury status call April 24.

Charles Groh, 24, Carpentersville, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference May 10.

Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing April 24.

April 6 Robert E. Booker, Jr., 50, Peoria, driving while license revoked, 402 conference May 19.

Mary Hart, 68, Chana, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, status hearing May 4.

Richard Jansen, 26, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, status hearing May 11.

Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing May 11.

Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing April 21.

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C lassified a dvertising NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 16 CH 71 On May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. certain real estate commonly known as: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 Will Be Sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash: The property consists of: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property.

Contact: Michael A. O'Brien at 630871-9400 Formal Notice of this Judicial Sale of Real Estate will be found in the Legal Notices section of this newspaper with the above-mentioned case number.

March 30, April 6, 13, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 14 OF SUB., LOT 10 OF STOCKINGS 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068.

P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 20054 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 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 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 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 14-1508237.

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NOTICE The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the dates: following April 10-14, 2017 – North of Washington Street and East Side April 17-21, 2017 – South of Washington Street The flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a recommendation of the Insurance Services Office. City water may be rusty during this operation and residents should refrain from clothes washing during the etc. hours of the flushing operation. At night if your water is rusty, allow the cold water to run until it clears up.

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on March 23, 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: Voltage Vending PO Box 614, 411 S. 2nd Ave. Forreston, IL 61030 Dated: March 23, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

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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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM D. WOGEN; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC.; JULIE WOGEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 41 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. in the office of inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068.

P.I.N. 06-24-23-482-004.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Evan Lincoln Moscov at Plaintiff's Attorney, Weinstein & Riley, P.S., 653 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 255-7996. 47357951 I717157 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4 PLAINTIFF Vs. Joyce Smith; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00103 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/3/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 5/5/17 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 SIXTY (60) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED JULY 9, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 98-08163 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-22-428-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 111 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-08237.

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INVITATION TO BID VOLUME COPY PAPER The Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education invites sealed bids for a large volume paper order. Bid specifications will be available online April 10, 2017-April 24 2017 at www.roe47.org.

Bids will be accepted until 4pm. (CST), April 24, 2017, when they will be opened publicly. For information, call Michelle S. Hopp, Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education, 1001 West 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081 (815-625-1495) April 13, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: EMERSON E. GARMAN, JR., No. 2017 P 22 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EMERSON E. GARMAN, JR. Letters of Office were issued on March 30, 2017, to RODERICK GARMAN, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: RODERICK GARMAN Independent Executor

Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 April 13, 20 & 27 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

GARRETT R. SCOTT, CONNIE L. SCOTT, Defendant(s).

Case No. 16 CH 73 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN YOUNG'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek ARDC #6301323Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com RF# 16-02778# 357-1125 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

GARRETT R. SCOTT, CONNIE L. SCOTT, Defendant(s).

Case No. 16 CH 73 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

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

Nicole H. Stayner, AKA Nicole Stayner, AKA Nicole H. Deets; Scott C. Deets Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 88 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lot Twenty-Three (23) as designated upon the Final Plat of Rose Meadows - Phase 1 A Subdivision of Part of the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest Fractional Quarter (1/4) of Section 30, Township 25 North, Range 11 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian and part of the East Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, the plat of which subdivision is recorded in Plat File C on Page 56 and as Document No. 19954713 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.Commonly known as 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010Parcel Number(s): 05-30-351-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 16-030313.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for PlaintiffOne East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com#noisFilings@manleydeas.com April 13, 20, 27, 2017

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

Nicole H. Stayner, AKA Nicole Stayner, AKA Nicole H. Deets; Scott C. Deets Defendants.

Case No. 2016 CH 88 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE

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815-284-7653 OR 815-626-7653 OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on May 5, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 1436-1438 Southfield Lane, Byron, IL 61010Parcel Number(s): 05-30-351-006The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700.

Attorney file number: 16-030313.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@ manleydeas.com April 13, 20, 27, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

17 CH 12 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 311.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 1°31'17” EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 456.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°16'55” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1°31'17” WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 456.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°16'55? EAST A DISTANCE OF 477.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Tax Number: 19-08-100-008 commonly known as 1600 N. LYNNVILLE RD LINDENWOOD IL 61049; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made

by PRESCOTT B. BATES A/K/A PRESCOTT BATES AND KIMBERLY A. BATES A/K/A KIMBERLY BATES, and recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder as Document Number 201101108388; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, located at 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, 300, OREGON, IL 61061, on or before the May 1, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com KP # 17-00251 I718027 March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLYN S. JANICKE, deceased Case No. 2017 P 19 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – WILLS AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Carolyn S. Janicke. Letters of Office were issued on March 16, 2017 to Jodi Janicke, 3616 W. Richland Road, Freeport, IL 61032, the legal representative of the Estate.

The attorney for the Estate is Dan G. Fishburn, Fishburn Whiton Thurman, 8 East Stephenson Street, P.O. Box 877, Freeport, Illinois 61032.

Notice is given to Jacob Long, Jennifer Lonf and Jarrod Long, heirs or legatees who are named in a Petition, filed in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition that an Order was entered by the Court on March 16, 2017 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will gy tetimony or the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be admintistered without Court supervision unless under Section 28-4 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2017, or within three (3) months fron the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later.

Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S, 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the Estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office – Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten days after it has been filed.

Jodi Janicke, Independent Executor of the Estate of Carolyn S. Janicke, Deceased March 30, April 6, 13, 2017

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Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, 2 door, Good kids car, 73K miles, $2,500 815-718-0933 2002 Chrysler Seabring Limited convertible, gorgeous blue, 120k mi., garage kept, 1 owner, mint condition, must see!!

815-590$3500 1677 Charcoal 2006 Chevy Malibu Max. New Tires, Runs Great! $3700 OBO 815-441-6898

LEGAL NOTICES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO AMERICAN MIDWEST BANK and The AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NON RESIDENTIAL ESTATE OF NATHAN T. PASHOLK and PROPERTY REPRESENTATIVE OF PERSONAL NATHAN T. PASHOLK, DECEASED, INCORPORATED, SWITCHYARD DANIEL WILKINSON, MICHELLE BLANEY, BRENDON ODOM, EMILY NELSON, JOSEPH GAGE, ROBERT (BOB) PEARSON UNKNOWN TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2016 CH 71 NON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above-entitled cause, on March 17, 2017, in favor Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Successor in Interest to American Midwest Bank and the American National Bank of DeKalb County, in the amount of $320,454.34, plus attorneys? fees of $11,975.00 and costs of $2,238.45 (the “Judgment”), Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or his Deputy, will on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, located at 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to wit: THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH 48.75 FEET OF THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 24 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF LANE, NOW CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK PLATS, PAGE 2, IN THE OF RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 200 N. Washington, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN NO: 24-24-385-003 and 24-24-385-006 The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Michael A. O'Brien, Esq. (630) 871-9400 The terms of sale are: Twenty percent (20%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due by May 22, 2017.

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

The property is improved by: Mixed Commercial and Residential Property.

The property may be inspected prior to sale: No. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto.

NOTICE-PUBLICATION-JUDICIAL SALE WITNESS: Kimberly A. Stahl, Clerk of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, and the seal thereof, Ogle, Illinois DATE: March 21, 2017 O'Brien Law Offices, P.C. Michael A. O'Brien Leslie G. Bleifuss 124A South County Farm Road Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Ph: (630) 871-9400 Fax: (630) 871-9435 Atty. No. 27084 E-Mail: Service@obrienlawoffices.com March 30, April 6. 13, 2017

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OVER 500 SOLD SINCE DECEMBER 1ST! OVER 375 TO CHOOSE FROM! • OVER 100 LOCAL TRADES UNDER $10,000! • OVER 50 PREOWNED UNDER $5,000!

OVER 30 BRANDS TO CHOOSE FROM!

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MOTORCYCLES

NEW TODAY

NEW TODAY

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid, 130k mi., exc. cond., new tires, new brakes, garage kept, no rust $3200 815590-1677

1992 Yamaha, Thunder Silent XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo.

Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm.

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

VANS

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2000 Ford Conversion van 123,600 mi., 4 Captain's chairs + bench converts to bed.

Very good cond. $3750. Call 815535-2380.

Sudoku!

Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

Aim for quality, not quantity, and you will be satisfied with the results you achieve.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You’ll end up being angry if you let someone force you into a compromising position.

Take a pass and concentrate on personal improvements that will lead to your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Push for what you want, but do so in your own unique way.

If you aren’t afraid to stand out, people will take notice and give you the little push you need to reach your goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Emotional energy will encourage you to push through what needs to be done so that you can move forward with your plans. Protect your health by eliminating stressful situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face an emotional dilemma if you mix business with pleasure. A partnership will head into a stalemate if you or the person you are dealing with isn’t being authentic.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Show passion in all that you pursue. Make arrangements to do things with youngsters or socialize with people you haven’t seen for some time.

Make romance a priority.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t stifle passionate feelings. Speak up about past regrets and actions you would like to take to resolve pending matters. Your honesty will be greatly appreciated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Do something to boost your morale. Getting a makeover or doing something special or exciting with a loved one will help revitalize the relationship and your physical well-being.

1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star.

3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras.

815-778-3793 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM

BOATS/MOTORS

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Make strategic moves that will help you gain respect and the support of your peers. Choose perfection and precision over excess to help you reach your goals.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Secret plans will be ruined if you aren’t careful. Don’t trust anyone to uphold a promise to keep something under wraps. If you want to avoid meddling, don’t share your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Turn your thoughts and ideas into something tangible.

You’ll have the chance to excel if you veer from the mainstream and do your own thing. Trust in your knowledge and skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Look for a creative outlet that will allow you to put your skills, talents and intelligence to work. Mapping out what you want to accomplish will help you reach your goal.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Move forward at a steady pace. Don’t feel pressured to jump too quickly or to present what you are working on prematurely. Stick to your game plan in order to succeed. ©2017 UFS

2003 Palm Beach Pontoon. 20' Cast Master. 60HP Merc, tandem trailer. $10,200 815-499-0699

BOATS/MOTORS

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Lund 1850 TYEE – 140 HP Johnson 70lb. trolling motor, on board charger 3 circuits, 2 elec. Anchor Mates, 4 Airride seats, Sun Top Trailering Cover, 2003 Trailer/Surge Brakes, All New Tires. 2nd Owner, Good Cond. $5,000 815-441-3238

TRAILERS/RVS

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NEW TODAY 1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322 2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4358

2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6.

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Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

Oregon Republican Reporter Mt.Morris Times Forreston Journal Polo’s Tri-County Press The Exchange

Auction

Location: 423 E. Barbara St, Mt. Morris, IL 61054

Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:30 am - Personal Property 12:00 noon - Real Estate

The lot at 423 E. Barbara St, Mt. Morris is 101’ x 160’ located in a nice quiet neighborhood. The home is a split level with 3 bedrooms and one basement level finished. There is a 2 car garage attached via a small breezeway.

Terms on Real Estate: Buyer will pay 10% down day of sale and enter into a purchase agreement. The balance will be due in 30 days. A clear title policy will be provided at closing when possession is given. Taxes will be prorated at closing. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

Dave Smith, attorney, of Oregon, IL will handle the closing for the seller. For inspection/info, contact any of the numbers below.

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Arlene Magiera Trust Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

HELP WANTED HEALTH / MEDICAL

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes.

Ideal class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience.

Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential collection routes.

Applicants must have a good driving record. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 401k. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program.

Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com. Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.

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NEW TODAY

NEW TODAY

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Memory Care Assisted Living CNAs Full Time 3pm-11pm 11pm-7am COOK needed Part Time Apply at 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon, IL

COMMERCIAL CLEANING *DIXON* Part Time Mornings, Evenings & weekends Must pass background check.

Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com

EMPLOYMENT

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CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Must have CDL. No additional experience needed.

Rock River Cartage Family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home everynight.

1-800-892-9587 Seeking HVAC Technician and Installer, Experience needed, Will Train. Send replies to PO Box 106, Morrison, IL 61270

The City of Oregon is accepting applications for a full-time position at City Hall.

Applicants will be expected to have good customer service skills, know Microsoft Word, and Excel. The City offers a benefit package including medical, dental, optical, and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Applicants will be subject to a background check and drug screening.

Applications are available at City Hall, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL. 61061.

Monday thru Friday 8:30A.M.-5:00 P.M. or on the website at cityoforegon.org.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All application need to be returned by April 17th, 2017.

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EMPLOYMENT

Deputy Clerk Recorder Lee County Clerk and Recorder is now hiring a full time Deputy Clerk.

Duties include recording of documents, and assisting the public and title searchers with requests.

High school diploma or equivalent, experience in land records and reading legal descriptions a plus.

Competitive wage/ benefit package.

A detailed job description and application are available online at www.lee countyil.com or at the Lee County Administrator's Office, 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021. Applications must be received in the Administrator's Office by 4:30p.m.

Friday, April 21, 2017.

EMPLOYMENT

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Harbor Crest Home

A nursing care facility in Fulton IL, 61252 (815)589-3411 Is seeking qualified nurses licensed to work in Illinois to join our team,RNS, LPNS and CNAs all shifts Competitive salaries Apply in person or submit resumes to harborcrest2 @mchsi.com EOE

NEW TODAY Liberty Court has openings for Nurse FT 2nd Shift. & PRN SIGN ON BONUS! Available for FT Position Please apply at: 124 Liberty Court Dixon.

EMPLOYMENT

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 ROUTE DRIVER NEEDED Home every night. Class A preferred but Class B considered.

Up to $17.00 per hour to start.

401K, health insurance, credit union, etc.

Apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave Rochelle IL

NEW TODAY Local trucking company looking for drivers, Must have a good MVR & hold a CDL. OTR & local. Phone 815-677-4867 for more information.

NOW HIRING Sterling:

1st, 2nd & 3rd shift Mfg. Line $11 Fulton Travel Agent/Admin Assistant P/T Material Handler 1st shift Assembly 1st & 2nd shifts General Labor Morrison Property Manager $12.50

Dixon:

Part time Bank Teller $9.5 or DOE Experienced Parts Painter $14.75/hr Packaging and Production All shifts $9.25-$11.05 Forklift Operators- $10.25-$15/hr Electronic Assembly-circuit boards $10-12 DOE Parts Inspection $10. /hr Part time janitorial /building maintenance $10-$12/hr

Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com SM-ST17649-0413

EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Looking for Part time Front Desk - Must know computers No Phone Calls!

Apply at Super 8 1800 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.

NEW TODAY

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

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Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800

DOE

Mechanic Needed Must have standard tools.

Pay depends on experience. $16/hr. w/ exp.

Email resume to bellini@grics.net or stop in for application at 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon 815-284-4175

Spotter/Driver Experienced warehouse spotter drivers needed for Rochelle area. Must have 1yr. Recent spotter or driver exp. CDL A & non CDL may apply. Pay based on exp. All shifts.

Benefits- FT & overtime. Paid weekly. Start immediately! Call 815-955-9078.

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is 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))

POSITION WANTED

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Lawns to Mow Large or small Dixon – Polo area Fully Insured, Free estimates 815-973-3401

Wash & Set Wigs, Ironing & Sewing.

815-652-4783

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AUTOMOBILES

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