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Kennel Postponed

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The DeKalb County Board sent B&C Kennel’s zoning request back to committee. A7

Teens pitch in to help Polo couple with home

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com “Shocked and blown away” were the words Amy (Faber) Beard, Polo, used to describe her feelings when a group of teens from an Evanston church offered to paint her house and spruce up her yard.

Beard has suffered from lupus for the past 38 years.

“I can’t do much,” she said.

Her husband Paul, a meat cutter, works his full-time job plus a part-time one mowing yards “to make ends meet,” she said.

“I don’t think it would have got done otherwise,” Beard said as she watched the teenagers and adults bustling around her yard with rakes, shovels, hammers, and paint brushes on June 30.

Former Polo resident Mike McGuire, who now lives in Evanston, was behind the

project.

He grew up in Polo and his mother Julie was one of Beard’s teachers at Polo High School.

He brought the youth group from Evanston United Methodist Church and their leaders to the Beards’ home to paint the exterior and do yard work.

They started June 28 and worked for three days, getting two coats of paint on the house, trimming and removing bushes, raking, and planting perennials and annuals.

They stayed overnight at his farm in rural Polo.

“We’re trying to brighten Amy’s life,” he said.

He also enlisted the help of local volunteers including Dave and Laurie Sherrick and their daughter Emily and others.

In all, he said, approximately 20 people

A youth group from Evanston United Methodist Church and their leaders, along with local residents turned out last week to do yard work and painting for Paul and Amy Beard, Polo. Pictured in the front row, left to right are: Jack McClintock, Sam Diener, Henry VanDeWalle, Amy (Faber) Beard, Jane Cheema, Libby Ketzback, Annie Johnson, Jack Kalil, Grace Johnson, Grace Bernhardt, Sydney TerMolen, and Faith Ogunbola. Back row: group leader Mike McGuire, Emily Sherrick, Henry Eberhart, Laurie Sherrick, Dave Sherrick, Jodi (Faber) Galik, Dave Burkhart, Chris Turn to A2 Winslow, Connor Keene-Gefvert, and Connor McGuire. Photo by Vinde Wells

City council invited to join economic development plan

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Little Miss Ellie Schier and Little Mister Briggz Scheck smile for the camera with 2016 Let Freedom Ring Queen Sydne Robinson, who presented them their crown and hat. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Royalty crowned in Mt. Morris

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecountynews.com Kings, queens, and a couple little firecrackers brightened the cloudy evening that threatened to rain out a Mt. Morris celebration.

The Let Freedom Ring Festival kicked off June 28, and it fought the threat of storms, as several showers poured in earlier through the day and dark clouds swept in fast.

An ice cream social, hosted by the Community Woman’s Club, was scheduled, but the storm threat pushed it back to June 30.

However, the show went on at 6

p.m. sharp for the Little Miss and Mister Firecracker contest, and save for a tiny sprinkle before the Kable Band concert, the weather held off to crown some littles Firecrackers, a King and Queen, and to let freedom sing.

Briggz Scheck, 4, and Ellie Schier, 3, had the sparkling looks and the explosive personalities to be crowned and hatted as Little Mister and Miss Firecracker, respectively.

One of the highlights of the contest were the jokes the contestants brought with them.

“What do you call an alligator wearing a vest?” asked Briggz. “An

investigator!”

The parents were nothing short of proud of their children for getting up on stage, and even conquering some stage fright.

“He’s usually very shy,” said mother Jennifer Scheck. “Seeing him get up there, tell jokes, and smile without being afraid was very exciting.”

After the little jesters told their jokes, it was time for a queen to be crowned, along with Mt. Morris’ first Let Freedom Ring King.

As candidates were arriving to the venue, the 2016 Queen, Sydne Turn to A2

The Polo City Council was invited Monday evening to join forces with county and other municipalities to promote economic development.

Greg Cross, representing the Polo Economic Development Corp., asked the council to consider spending $200 to $400 per month to join in an economic development services contract with Hopkins-Manheim Solutions, Inc. The Ogle County Board hired the firm June 20 to map a plan for the county and its municipalities at a maximum cost of $4,000 per month.

The terms of the contract require that at least three municipalities also join to share the cost and benefits.

So far Stillman Valley has approved the plan, but Cross said Mt. Morris, Oregon,

Davis Junction, Byron, and Creston are also interested.

If only three join, Cross said, the cost for each will be $400 per month, but that would decrease if more municipalities participate.

Hopkins-Manheim Solutions will advise local officials how to put plans in place to attract industries.

“I don’t know how you get to that point without someone to help you,” Cross said. “This group will help us develop a plan.”

He said once the municipalities are on board, private businesses will be asked to participate.

The cost will be split 4030-30 with the county paying 40 percent of the cost and municipalities and the private sector each paying 30 percent.

Mayor Doug Knapp said the council will likely vote on the matter July 17.

“It’s a nominal investment for some probably successful results,” he said.

Rauner overridden, 911 gets its funding

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecountynews.com After two bills and two vetoes, a pair of supermajority overrides in the Illinois General Assembly got Ogle County 911 the funding it needs.

House Bill 1811 passed Saturday after a 90-22 House vote and 43-1 Senate vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s morning veto.

The bill increases the monthly telephone surcharge, which is collected for 911 services, to $5 in Chicago and $1.50 in the rest of the state, up from $3.90 and 87 cents, respectively.

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Group came together to fix the home From A1

Going the Distance Jennifer Bergstrom, of Milledgeville, throws a toy as her dog Onyx, a labrador retriever, jumps in the Ultimate Air Games pool to retrieve it during the Ultimate Air Dogs event at Dxon’s Petunia Festival.

Onyx’s best jump is 23’9”. Photo by Earleen Hinton

volunteered to help.

McGuire said the youth group, comprised of 12 to 14 year-olds, does a service project every summer, usually in Rockford.

This year, he said, the youth leaders wanted to make the experience more personal.

“We wanted them to get to know the people we are serving,” he said.

He consulted his classmate Dave Sherrick for someone in need in his hometown and learned about Beard’s situation.

“Amy has a lot of medical issues and she needed some help,” McGuire said.

Ben Katner, Polo, who works at Sherwin Williams in Dixon, pitched in by getting supplies for the project at a reduced cost.

“At first I was shocked, but I shouldn’t have been knowing Mike and the Sherricks,” Beard said.

“They define what a true Christian should be.”

She praised the hard work and willingness of the teenagers.

“It’s already done and it’s beautiful,” she said. “We’re

Jack Kalil, Henry Eberhart, and Jack McClintock, all members youth group at of the Evanston United Methodist Church, do backyard clean-up June 30 at the home of Paul and Amy Beard in Polo. Photo by Vinde Wells

so blessed and grateful. We’re just humbled that someone would do this for us.”

Having the company of

the group was also very welcome, Beard said.

“I love meeting people, and I love teenagers,”

she said.

She invited anyone interested to stop by and see the completed project.

Talent show was part of the King, Queen contest From A1 Robinson, attempted to perform “The House That

Built Me” by Miranda Lambert, but found it difficult without her grandfather, Doug Stibers, to perform

with her.

“I performed this with my grandfather last year for the competition, and I’m actually

Rebecca Hough and Ryan Lazansky stand proudly near the Official Illinois State Freedom Bell after being crowned Let Freedom Ring Queen and King. The pair will represent Mt. Morris for the next year at events within and outside the community.

Clarification Oregon resident Bryan Zobeck believes he was misquoted in an article that appeared in last week’s papers about the June 27 Oregon City Council meeting.

“My description of a ‘scare tactic’ is in reference to the sheriff’s office comments to Oregon’s City Planning Committee stating sheriff’s officers are at serious risk of being targeting by gang violence during inmate transportation. The county’s plan to connect the jail to the Judicial Center to increase safety is not a scare tactic,” he wrote in an email.

“The second quote is far more general than what I said. It should read ‘We don’t need to spend millions of extra dollars to treat every inmate as high risk.’ I went on to suggest we should allow the sheriff’s office to identify and address high risk individuals on an individual basis, similar to what we do now with the work release program,” his email continued.

finding it very difficult to do without him,” she said. “It’s just too special to me.”

However, absent grandfather notwithstanding, Robinson tried again and performed fully for the crowd.

Afterwards, a small table covered in drinking cloth, drinking glasses, and a bag of water was carried in front of the band shell, signaling it was time for the King and Queen Talent Show to begin.

Queen candidate Rebecca Hough made magic happen as she stabbed a pencil through a bag of water without popping it, made coins disappear, and turned water into ice.

King candidate Ryan Lazansky assisted her with encouragement and laughter.

The pair ran unopposed, and were crowned by Robinson, who had nothing but glowing words for the experience and the community.

“This experience meant a lot to me, and Mt. Morris has been such a supportive and wonderful community,” said Robinson. “Congratulations you guys, you are going to love it.”

Robinson said that although she loved the experience, it’s a relief to step down with her work schedule picking up.

“Besides, I think it’s someone else’s turn to bask in the community’s generosity,” she said.

Hough and Lazansky are no strangers to the community, lending a helping hand wherever they can.

“I was just raised to be a part of my community, and to help out,” said Hough.

“It’s a good community, and I’m glad to be a part of it,” added Lazansky.

They bought agreed, above all else, they’re looking forward to riding in the parade.

After plenty of pictures

and adoration from fans, the king and queen cleared the bandshell as the Kable Band set up.

Some light sprinkles made the crowd nervous, but the show started promptly at 9 p.m., with a short break after a few orchestral numbers to allow the youth choir the chance to sing.

Calling themselves “Let Freedom Sing” tonight, Karen Larson’s tiny troupe sang a series of patriotic classics - “America” by Samuel F. Smith and Henry Carey, “You’re a Grand Old Flag” by George M. Cohan and Frank D. Cofield, and “America the Beautiful” by Katharine Lee Bates and Samuel Ward.

“I’m so proud of all these kids, all the work they put in, and how great they sound together!” said director Larson.

Storms swept in at the end, but not before Mt. Morris rang in freedom.

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911 is funded From A1 It also maintained the Emergency Telephone System Act, a set of rules and regulations for setting up and funding emergency 911 services at the local government level, until December 2020.

HB1811 was identical in language to Senate Bill 1839, which Rauner openly intended to veto.

Rauner kept good on his intention Friday, but with amendments — namely, revoking the sunset on the Emergency Telephone System Act. These changes denied the surcharge increases, but would have allowed 911 to continue in Illinois without needing the General Assembly to pass legislation to renew services.

However, SB1839 expired Friday evening, at which point the House pushed forward HB1811, surcharge increases and all. Rauner vetoed the bill entirely, without any amendments, but was overridden.

“I’m feeling really good about this right now,” said Sandy Beitel, 911 Coordinator and president of the Illinois chapter of the National Emergency Number Association.

“We’ve fought hard to try and move 911 forward, and this will afford us that opportunity. We’re in good

shape now.”

Rauner called the surcharge increases an unfair and indefensible tax hike.

“The majority in the General Assembly waited until the last moment to send this 911 service reauthorization bill to my desk. Unfortunately, those lawmakers also inserted a major tax hike into this bill, a tax that’s both excessive and unwarranted, and that I strongly oppose,” Rauner said. “This extreme increase is unfair and indefensible.”

Ogle County officials held a press conference June 28 to plead with Gov. Bruce Rauner not to let emergency services funding or regulations vanish.

At the conference, Beitel explained that Senate Bill 1839 included, among several other items, an Emergency Response Fees surcharge increases to help fund technology upgrades for 911 services, and included the language that kept the ETS Act in place.

The legislation passed both the State House and Senate, but Rauner openly planned on vetoing the bill over what he called “a major tax hike.”

“Gov. Rauner is heavily against the surcharge increase, which would move the surcharge from 87 cents to $1.50,” said Beitel.

“Percentage wise, it looks

Ogle County Emergency 9-1-1 Coordinator Sandy Beitel speaks during the press release informing the public about the importance of Governor Bruce Rauner signing Senate Bill 1839. Also pictured are Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and Telecommunicator Jennifer Hoffman. Photo by Zach Arbogast

like a 72 percent increase, but it would really only amount to $7.56 per year.”

The surcharge is a fee charged per month per phone to help fund local emergency response services.

According to Beitel, the increase was supported in the House and Senate, as well as by local 911 services, because it could help upgrade old technology.

“We’re trying to get a full redundancy system in place, so that if a line near

our host site gets cut, calls will automatically transfer over to another site, instead of simply having a downed phone service,” said Beitel.

“Chances of downtime would be drastically reduced.”

Beitel says they also want to upgrade to a system that accepts text messages, which would be extremely useful for victims of domestic violence, people hard of hearing, or people whose homes are being invaded.

Aside from the surcharge increase, SB1839 would have kept the ETS Act in place, which establishes a toll-free 911 phone number for emergency services, and gives local governments the ability to develop and implement emergency communication systems.

The act was set up to automatically repeal, or “sunset,” after a certain amount of years. SB1839 detailed extending the repeal date from July 1, 2017 to

Dec. 31, 2020.

Failure to pass the bill would have meant the act was repealed, and 911 services would have lost their funding.

“We have money in reserve, so we’d still be able to operate 911 for a time, but we wouldn’t be able to upgrade our equipment,” said Beitel last week. “Other communities don’t have our surplus; they’d be able to operate for one, maybe two months.”

Ducks Unlimited are selling its 2018 raffle calendars Local Ducks Unlimited Chapters are selling a high end 2018 raffle calendar for a chance to win five guns a week during 2018.

The handsome calendar features photographs of magnificent scenes of

waterfowl, retrievers, and hunts from across Illinois.

Each day of the week, Monday through Friday, the 2018 raffle calendar displays a photograph of the firearm to be raffled off on that day.

AND if your raffle calendar

number is drawn on Saturday or Sunday you’ll have a chance to win our 2018 Grand Prize – a Cub Cadet Challenger UTV! Also, raffle calendars purchased before Oct. 1, will be entered into a drawing for 8 additional

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Ducks Unlimited was formed to provide for the life cycle needs of North America’s migratory waterfowl by protecting, restoring, enhancing, and managing important

wetlands and associated uplands.

The $60 conservation fundraising calendars can be procured by contacting Rod Avey (Mt. Morris) at 815734-3056, Jacob Bigelow (Rochelle) at 815-520-3309,

Mac McCulloch (Chana) at 815-871-3596, and Mark Swegle (Dixon) at 815-4402410.

For more information on this year’s calendar raffle, please visit the Illinois Ducks Unlimited Facebook page.

Sign up now for Forreston 3 on 3 basketball games A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held on Saturday, July 22 during Forreston Hometown Days.

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Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak We are now half-way through the year and the time seems to be moving faster and faster with each passing day.

As we start to celebrate our Independence Day, it is good to remember that our true freedom comes from God. We thank Him for sending his Son to set us free.

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

Our special music was a very special performance from Riley Horton, Milledgeville. Riley is a very talented piano player who shared three songs with us.

Our new pastor, Charlotte

place at Forreston High School’s outdoor courts (inside in case of inclement weather).

Divisions are for fifth

grade girls and boys through adult women and men.

Bracket champions will receive trophies and all participants will receive a

T-shirt.

Games will begin at 8 a.m. with start times based on the number of teams per bracket.

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Hoppe, started her service at Pine Creek this morning.

She led the children’s message for the granddaughters of June Schafer.

Pastor Charlotte is getting acquainted with our members and the area. We are very glad she has joined us.

On Friday evening, Don and Vicki Hay spent some time with Pastor Charlotte by going to Timberlake Playhouse to see the musical, “Evita.”

They all returned with great reviews of the latest production.

Last weekend, Jim and Nancy Hopkins, went to visit their son, Eric, in Decorah, Iowa.

Eric was in their local production of “Spamalot.”

Another Pine Creek native, Doug Hamilton, was also in the play.

Jim and Nancy had dinner with Doug during their

extended stay in Decorah.

While there, they enjoyed a performance of the musical and visiting with Eric.

This past Tuesday evening, I met with our walking club at my house.

Lisa Coffman and I started our walking tour with Suzanne Sorenson catching up when we passed her house.

We took turns sharing stories from the past weekend.

On Friday evening, I met Jane Hamilton for a movie and dinner.

After the movie, we enjoyed a light dinner and conversation that went long into the night.

It was very nice to catch up and hear about all of many activities in her family.

Tonight, I met with a small group of sisters to plan our next P.E.O. year.

We had a great time coming up with the theme

for the next year of meetings. He loves me enough to God wants us to receive It is important that we plan direct my paths.

His blessings. He has a ahead for the many activities I want Him to be the plan that is beyond what we in the next year. director of my life. I have could plan for ourselves.

Throughout our lives, we put my trust in Him so It is so good to know we make lots of plans. where He leads me is where have loving Father to direct We have plans for a I want to be. us in our planning. career, our families, for God has a direction for I hope you have plans travel, and for retirement. each of us. We do not have to join us next Sunday as Even with the best planning, to worry about what will we gather once again in everything can change. happen next because even His presence for a time of Thirty years ago, when I when we make mistakes worship and praise. was making plans for after or stumble, we can call out Our Pine Creek family high school, I never would to Him for help. He can has planned to welcome have imagined this is where redirect us in every way. each of you.

I would be.

My life is not at all what I expected or planned for, however, it is full of more Drier and normal to slightly cooler temperatures after blessings than I could have 14th. Winds near normal to less than normal. Best chances ever realized. for storms are 7-8 and 13-14 (severe). Weather still unstable.

I am so glad that my God Scattered storms throughout period. June was warmer and not only knows what I need, drier than normal.

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Butterfly release is set for Saturday at Serenity

Leaf River Grange member Tom Snodgrass, left, presents the Community Citizen of the Year Award to David Link June 2 at Leaf River Summer Daze.

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Link named Grange Citizen of the Year in Leaf River Lifelong area resident David Link was recently named Community Citizen of Year by the Leaf River Grange.

The award was presented June 2 during the opening night of the Leaf River Summer Daze festival.

Link grew up on a farm south of Forreston and moved to Leaf River in 1975.

Growing up on a farm instilled in him the commitment of service to neighbors and friends.

He learned from his parents that helping a neighbor would be reciprocated and the benefits would far outweigh the effort put forth.

Link is a willing volunteer and has a

strong commitment to helping others, both in his community and the surrounding area.

He currently serves on the Lightsville Cemetery Board, church council, mentors children in the Forrestville Valley School District, assists the Leaf River Historical Museum, as well as other volunteer commitments.

In the past he was a volunteer firefighter and EMT. “Not only is Dave friendly to everyone, but is also a great role model, especially to his five granddaughters. He is truly one of a kind,” said Grange member Tom Snodgrass when he presented the award.

Adeline reunion is Saturday The Adeline and White Eagle School combined reunion will be held on Sunday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the shelter house behind the Adeline School.

Anyone who attended either

school is welcome to attend for the potluck dinner and social time. Bring your friends.

The school is on Adeline Road in Adeline.

Bring two dishes to pass, your own table service, and

lawn chairs.

Anyone who has pictures of yesteryear of Adeline is asked to contact Ardis Kump at 815-938-2312 to make arrangements to have copies made.

Birth Asher Drozd RussellBrown Lee and Dana RussellBrown, Oregon, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Asher Drozd RussellBrown.

Asher was born on June 15, 2017 at 11:42 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

He weighed seven pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Asher’s maternal grandparents are Dan and Kathy Drozd, Oregon.

Asher Drozd Russell-Brown.

Paternal grandparents are Ross Priestman and Anne Russell-Brown, Perth,

Australia, and Ian RussellBrown and Kathy Lamb, Waikiki, Australia.

Serenity Hospice will hold its annual butterfly release on Saturday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the gardens and gazebo on the grounds of Serenity Home, 1658 S. Ill. 2.

“It’s very symbolic to release a butterfly,” said Cathy Warren Bereavement Coordinator for Serenity Hospice and Home. “It’s symbolic of releasing a loved one’s spirit.

Watching the butterfly fly away from your hands into the world. Watching the butterfly soar through the sky or land on a nearby bush. It’s all very therapeutic and beautiful.”

Serenity Hospice began hosting the event a few years ago and it has grown in attendance and popularity.

“The event is especially

poignant for children who may have lost someone special in the last year,” said Warren. “They love holding the butterfly in their hand and watching it take flight.”

The event is not just for people who lost someone through hospice in the last year. The event is for anyone who just wants to remember a loved one in a special way.

Butterflies can be purchased in the memory of anyone and the names are all listed and read in a special ceremony held outside in the gazebo.

Refreshments and live music will be part of the event.

“It’s a beautiful way to honor someone who has passed recently or long ago,” Warren said.

Serenity Hospice and

Home offers bereavement support for all hospice families as well as any member of the community who has suffered a loss.

They strive to empower survivors with the strategies and skills to work through their grief and find their “new normal” through oneone-one groups, support groups, movie nights and most recently through The Shed, an innovative workshop in downtown Oregon.

The fee per butterfly is $25 each or $100 for five and may be dedicated in memory of loved ones.

All proceeds will be used in support of Serenity’s Bereavement Program.

For more information or to order butterflies, call 815732-2499.

Byron High School student wins top office at Illini Girls State Kathleen Rock, who will be a senior at Byron High School next fall, attended Illini Girls State last month and won the elected position of State Attorney General in the program.

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Illini Girls State is a week-long program dedicated to providing training for young women in city, county, and state government.

This year, over 475 girls from all across Illinois converged on Eastern Illinois University’s campus where they were placed into a two party system, ran for various city, county and state offices, conducted campaigns, held elections, and wrote legislation pertinent to American Legion Auxiliary Illini Girls State as well as the state and nation.

Rock heard about ALA Illini Girls State when she was in 7th grade from Byron Middle School teacher Martha Reilly, and it sounded so exciting, she knew she wanted to go. Illini Girls State is open to girls who have completed their junior year in high school.

“It was such an amazing experience,” Rock said. “The fellowship and bonding with

Kathleen Rock, of Byron, points to one of her candidate signs. Photo supplied

the other girls as we all raced for different offices made for one fun, educational, and memorable week.”

The program also featured a speech contest, requiring a six-minute oral response to a prompt about women’s voices in American History.

Rock, who went to state last year for her Speech Team, competed in this Girls State event with 29 others, and took home third place.

Illini Girls State, which features the ALA’s call of “service not self,” also presented guest speakers in the political arena, veterans and/or active service men and women, and held a flag burning ceremony to teach Americanism and flag

etiquette.

Prior to leaving, Rock gathered 16 worn and retired flags from friends and neighbors in the Byron area to be used for the flag burning ceremony.

“I like the idea of advocating for others,” she said, “And so I thought running for Attorney General – where you can protect people’s rights, fight for their safety and public interests, and advocate on their behalf – would be a good fit.”

While she finishes up her senior year, completes her college applications, and considers career options, her experience at Illini Girls State will be one she continues to draw upon and treasure.

carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized.

Joseph Messenger Joseph Messenger, Oregon, graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, on May 12 at commencement ceremonies held at Gentile Arena on the Lake Shore Campus.

Messenger received the degree of bachelor of science degree, honors, magna cum laude in Biochemistry.

The honors degree is the highest academic distinction award by the university.

UW-Whitewater Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Earning academic honors were Sarah Detig, Byron; Megan Gronewold, Forreston; Angela Nordman, Oregon; and Olivia Peterson, Leaf River.

WIU Several area residents

earned degrees recently from Western Illinois University at the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.

Oregon School Superintendent Thomas D. Mahoney earned a doctor of education in Educational Leadership.

Those earning bachelor’s degrees included the following.

Byron: Lance E. Jones, bachelor of science, Law Enforcement & Justice Administration; Jared R. Laxner, Magna Cum Laude, bachelor of science, Exercise Science; Rebecca Sue McKinney,Magna Cum Laude, bachelor of science, Law Enforcement & Justice Administration; and Whitney A. Trosper, bachelor of science, Fire Science.

Davis Junction: Taylor Marie Hensen, bachelor of science, Agricultural Business; and Daniel C St. Clair, bachelor of arts, General Studies.

Woosung: Brooke Gulbranson, bachelor of science, Agricultural Business.

College News University of Iowa Margaret Timm, Byron, was named to the president’s list for the spring semester at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

To be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period.

Several area students were named to the dean’s list including Emma Crandall and Olivia Gorzny, both of Oregon, and Martin Heckman, Polo.

Spring graduates at the University of Iowa included Joseph Halsmer

and Margaret Timm, both of Byron; and Olivia Gorzny, Oregon.

Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson, Davis Junction, was one of more than 500 students to graduate this spring from Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri.

Johnson earned a bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science.

Augustana College Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list 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.

Earning academic honors were Jordan Cone, Byron; Chloe Gale and Nathaniel Hall, both of Oregon.

Britton Vernon Britton Vernon, Stillman Valley, graduated May 20 during spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Vernon earned a bachelor of science degree in CommunicationInterpersonal and Organizational.

UW-Platteville Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Those earning academic honors include Rachel Bonnell, Seth

Linhart, Daniel Lowe, and Lukas Puckhaber, all of Byron; Samantha Ludwig, Kathryn Person, and Caleb Snider, all of Forreston; Dustin Groen and Sydney Groen, both of Leaf River; Beau Bunders, and Sarah Duncan, both of Polo; and Ethan Roberts, Stillman Valley.

Laney M. Janes Laney M. Janes, Stillman Valley, has been named to the spring dean’s list at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.

Janes is majoring in Nursing.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Rebecca A. Edwards Rebecca A. Edwards, Byron, has been named to the spring dean’s list at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and

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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 Monday, July 10-Friday, July 14—5:30-7:45 p.m.

Vacation Bible School.

For more information or to register call 815-2351201 or visit Facebook.com/ BaileyvilleReformedChurch.

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.

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our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m.

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

CHANA UNITED EVANGELICAL FREE METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 OF MT. MORRIS Pastor Chan Ik Choi 102 S. Seminary St. 815-732-7683 Mt. Morris chanaumc@gmail.com Senior Pastor Adult & Children’s Education Bruce McKanna 9 a.m.

815-734-4942 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 6—1 p.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated Ladies Bible Study the First Sunday of Each Month Saturday, July 8—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Sunday, July 9—8:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School; 9:15 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship 815-284-4554 Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group Pastor David Andermann Log onto our website at 815-632-6767 http://www.efcmm.org to check 9 a.m. Worship Service out our latest opportunities and 10:20 a.m. Education Hour updates Thursday, July 6—10 a.m.

Bible Class FAITH DISCOVERY Sunday, July 9—9 a.m.

CHURCH Worship with Communion; 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 10:20 a.m. Council Meeting Jeremy Heller, Pastor Thursday, July 13—10 a.m.

815-946-3588 Bible Class 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service OPEN BIBLE Nursery Available 302 S. Franklin St., Polo We are an independent nonLuke Schier, Pastor denominational Christian 815-946-2848 church.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Visitors are always welcome.

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience FAITH EVANGELICAL “Grandkids Class” LUTHERAN CHURCH Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 402 Second Ave., Forreston after our Praise & Blended Pastor Scott Ralston Worship Time.

Church 815-938-3203 Bible-Based “ A Church with a Heart — Passion for God In the Heart of Forreston” Compassion for People 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Visit Our Website: 10 a.m. Sunday School PoloOpenBible.org FAITH UNITED CROSSROADS METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY CHURCH, Mission Statement: Loving, WHITE PINES CAMPUS Growing & Serving in Faith 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Handicapped Accessible Pastor Chris Bradshaw 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m.

Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-837-5255 815-946-3212 polo@crossroadscn.com Website: faithumcpolo We offer contemporary worship 9 a.m. Sunday School and relevant Bible teaching 10 a.m. Sunday Worship through 11 a.m. Fellowship engaging messages, and powerful video FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Join us after the service in 505 Hill St., Oregon

www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, July 6—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Trustees Sunday, July 9—9 a.m.

Worship Monday, July 3—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting;9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sewing Day FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m.

January, March, May, July, September, November VAN BROCKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m.

February, April, June, August, October, December FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets 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 Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, July 9—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, July 6—4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, July 7—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Saturday, July 8—4-7 p.m.

Living Hope Church Sunday, July 9—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, July 10-Friday, July 14—9 a.m.-12 p.m. Community VBS at Trinity Lutheran Church Monday, July 10—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, July 11—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting 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

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Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo.

Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

Wednesday, July 12—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Saturday, July 15—4 p.m.

Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

Agape Worship Service Sunday, July 16—9 a.m.

Worship with Baptism; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship; Meeting of Sign Committee; 3-5 p.m. VBS Set-Up at First Presbyterian Church; Newsletter Deadline PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. 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.

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Pastor Michael Hoffman CHURCH 815-732-6847 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Craig Arnold, Pastor Worship 10:30 a.m.

812-236-1213 You and your family are inWorship Service 10:45 a.m. vited to join us for worship on Sunday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Pastor Hoffman will begin a CHURCH Summer Stories Series.

1000 Ill. 64 West This Sunday’s message is Oregon titled “Applications from the Pastor Barbara Seward Ark,” based on Genesis 6.

815-732-7211 Greeting you will be Mike www.saintbrides.org and Becky Hall.

Email:saint.bride.church@ During morning worship an gmail.com exceptionally fine Children’s Services Church is offered for children Sunday-Holy Communion-8 3 years old through Grade 5. and 10 a.m.

Sunday School begins at Classes 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Children’s Sunday School & for adults, young adults, teens, Adult Bible Study Available children and infants.

St. Bride’s follows traditional Special attention is given in Anglican-Episcopal church each class to issues and topics practices; is biblically based related to the particular needs and both family and individual and interests of each group. oriented. Visitors are always The Wednesday night Youth welcomed.

Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Daysville Road.

CHURCH Each Wednesday at 6:30 West Grove Road at p.m. a class titled “Basics for Columbine Rd. Believers” will meet at the Pastor Steve Erickson church. All are welcome.

Sunday, July 9—9 a.m.

The local Weight Watch- Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. ers group meets Wednesday at Divine Worship; 10:45 a.m. the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Congregational Bible Study for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN July’s Bible Book of the CHURCH Month is John.

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder OREGON UNITED 815-946-2919 METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Worship 9 a.m.

Pastor Thomas E. Kim Social Time 10 a.m.

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

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Followed by Fellowship and Father Joseph P. Naill All-Age Sunday School Office Phone 815-732-7383 Sunday, July 9—9 a.m. Praise Office FAX 815-732-4742 in the Park at Oregon Park East; Mass Schedule 10 a.m. Potluck; 4 p.m. VBS Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Training; 5 p.m. Youth Worship Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Planning Meeting Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Tuesday, July 11—10 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Staff Meeting Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

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

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, July 6—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, Inside If Raining Friday, July 7—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, July 8—5:30 p.m.

Worship Sunday, July 9—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Following Monday, July 10-Friday, July 14—9 a.m.-12 p.m. Community VBS Wednesday, July 12—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining Thursday, July 6—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, on Church Lawn, Inside If Raining WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Program on Black Hawk War set The Byron Forest Preserve will offer a lecture on the Black Hawk War on Sunday, July 16 starting at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum, Byron.

Learn more about the Black Hawk War of 1832 that started in Ogle County 185 years ago and how it impacted the Rock River Valley.

This free program will discuss various principal characters involved, and how the roots of the conflict actually went back to the colonial era.

The Black Hawk War was one of the last true “Indian Wars” that was fought

Lincoln and Douglas live in Freeport

Following a career in the educational field Lowell Harp has created a second career as a performing musician and a journalist. Lowell’s vocals and guitar style have become a favorite at First Fridays. Photo supplied

Freeport’s nationally known portrayers of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas will perform at Freeport’s Debate Square on Saturday, July 8 at 1 p.m.

Tim Connors, who portrays Douglas, and George Buss, who portrays Lincoln. will perform the program “Judge Douglas and President Lincoln: The Conversation Continues.”

The program will recap the events surrounding the 1858 meeting of Lincoln and Douglas as they sought a seat in the United States Senate representing the state of Illinois.

Douglas was seeking reelection while the relatively

Top off the 4th with music at First Fridays With three days to recover from the Fourth of July a First Fridays open stage music show on July 7 is the perfect way to start the post-holiday weekend.

The show will begin at 7 p.m. with musician sign-up at 6:30.

The musical format will remain unchanged.

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.

The music often described as new folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Instruments are all acoustic and a professional

sound system is supplied.

Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music.

Admission is by free will donation.

First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, Fourth Fridays at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth Fridays (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove.

Pinecrest Grove Community Center is located on McKendrie Avenue six blocks south of Ill. 64 in Mt. Morris.

Ample parking is available in the parking lot on the northside of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side of PGCC. The building is completely handicap accessible.

Spend a pleasant morning or afternoon at Sand Ridge exploring the beauty of nature and helping to protect the natural area at 2879 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon.

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will host a morning or afternoon

July Hours: SATURDAY

• Black Light bowling Friday and Saturday starting at 8 pm •

SATURDAY $10/hr Lane Rental

Cannot be combined with other offers/discounts

Does NOT include shoe rental

4031 Mud Creek Rd. Mt.Morris New Town & Country Lanes

to make small roundtable toppers.

The cost of class is $10 with kits available for $10.

Openings are still available. Call one of the numbers below to sign up or for more information.

Cassie Schalis, from

the Pecatonica quilt shop Lucky 2B Quilting, will be giving a presentation called “Christmas in July” at 7 p.m.

Guild meetings are held the third Monday of each month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time

to meet and greet members before the meeting.

Visitors are charged a fee of $5 for the evening program.

For more information call Barb at 815-297-2700 or Ritarose at 815-2328547.

Miles in Memory will be in Byron The Miles in Memory (formerly the Rick Hahn Memorial Run) is set to take place on Saturday, July 22 the Byron Forest Preserve, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron.

Registration and checkin begin at 6:45 a.m. at the forest preserve, and race time is at 8 a.m.

Runners and walkers will participate on a moderately challenging 5K course.

This year KSB Hospital is the corporate sponsor for the event.

Walkers and runners are encouraged to walk or run Miles in Memory in honor of a loved one.

Register online Registration forms are available on the Serenity Hospice & Home website at serenityhospiceandhome.org Sign-ups can be done at runsignup.com/race/il/ byron/milesinmemory.

Stickers will be available to write the name(s) of the loved one to be worn during the race.

All proceeds for the Miles in Memory run and walk benefit Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the terminally ill and their

families in Ogle, Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties.

The course is certified

by USA Track & Field - # IL14077JW. Timing results will be handled by RealTiming Inc, using chip-timing technology.

This allows finishers to receive an accurate place and time results within minutes of crossing the finish line.

Those athletes who are registered by Friday, July 14 will receive a free race T-shirt.

The pre-registered participant fee is $25. The fee is $30 the day of the event.

Register online or print the registration form on the Serenity Hospice & Home website at www. serenityhospiceandhome. org or sign up at www. runsignup.com/race/il/ byron/milesinmemory.

on “Network to Freedom; a History of the Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois”

at the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society meeting on Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

Wykes worked at Sundstrand in Rockford for 25 years in the communications department and now works as a guide at Midway Village in Rockford.

He also is a Civil War re-enactor with Battery G Artillery based in Stillman

Valley.

Wykes graduated from Michigan State University and has a master’s certificate in Educator Communication.

The program is free, and refreshments will be served The public is invited to attend, and the conference room is handicapped accessible.

For more information, call the LCHGS Library at 815284-1134 or stop by 113 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sunday, July 16th Noon-6pm

5 pm - 7:30 pm

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in bloom; delight to the scents and sounds of nature.

Light refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome. No reservations are needed.

Wear long pants and sleeves, and bring gloves and sunscreen.

Something for everyone: Celtic, bluegrass, blues, Americana and both traditional and contemporary folk music.

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Noon - 7:30 pm

part of Illinois.

Undesirable plants and weeds will be removed and seeds will be collected.

Following that, a walk through the area will be led by a knowledgeable PPSOC member.

Enjoy the beautiful flowers

Woodstock Folk Festival

July Specials: FRIDAY $1.50/game Bowling

The Crossroads Quilt Guild will offer a workshop on Monday, July 17 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd., Forreston.

In this workshop, participants will learn how

Dan Wykes, educator for the Byron Museum and Read House in Byron, will speak

Lanes

5 pm - 11:30 pm

of service learning and enjoyment in the prairie on Saturday, July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays, July 12 and 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Visitors will have the opportunity to help maintain the sand prairie, which is known as the finest in this

Underground railroad program scheduled

TOWN & COUNTRY

FRIDAY

Actors will portray Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in Debate Square in Freeport on July 8. Photo

by Steve Becker Photography, provided by Edward Finch, D.A., President Lincoln-Douglas Society

Quilt guild will meet in Forreston

a local director, actor and costumer.

The play is about a mystical race, the Mokai, who guard the cemeteries and keep the spirits at rest.

They have long remained hidden from human sight, but Princess Maura believes that it is time to change that and casts a spell so that Brianna can see them.

This threat to the Mokai realm leaves her brother King Bain reeling and the trustworthy Prince Malachi is dispatched to keep the situation from getting any worse.

As Malachi finagles his way into the orphanage that Brianna runs, he is unprepared for the lessons about family and love that he will find there.

Noon - 11:00 pm

unknown Lincoln was out to unseat Douglas.

While Douglas eventually won re-election, the national newspaper coverage of the debates gave Lincoln the prominence he needed to capture his party’s nomination for President of the United States in 1860.

Debate Square is located in the 100 block of East Douglas Street in downtown Freeport.

Attendees are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The program is open to be public free of charge.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside Freeport Public Library.

Tour Sand Ridge on Saturday

PACT auditions will be held on July 22 ​Polo Area Community Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Mokai” on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Buffalo Township Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave., Polo.

Everyone age 5 and older is welcome and encouraged to try out. Limited roles will be available for the young.

Rehearsals will typically be Tuesday and Friday evenings and Saturday during the day.

Those auditioning are asked to bring their schedules to notify the director of conflicts on the day of auditions.

Production dates for the show are Sept. 22, 23, and 24.

For more information go to www.polotheatre.org.

“The Mokai” was written

by Faith Morrison, who is

east of the Mississippi River, but most of the details of the struggle have been forgotten.

This program will be presented by Steve Litteral, Executive Director of Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum in Rockford.

He has been studying the Black Hawk War in detail for more than 10 years.

No advance registration is required.

For more information call the Byron Forest Preserve at 815-234-8535 ext. 200 or visit the website atwww. byronforestpreserve.com.

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, July 6, 2017, Page A7

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DeKalb board sends kennel’s request to committee DeKalb Daily Chronicle Because of a procedural error, a final decision from the DeKalb County Board on whether to allow B&C Kennels in Clare to import puppies and keep more dogs and puppies on site will have to wait at least until the next board meeting in August.

To correct the error, the board voted unanimously June 21 to send an ordinance on a special-use permit amendment for the kennel at 6367 E. Clare Road back

to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Steve Faivre, Planning and Zoning committee chairman, said the committee will meet in July, but the full county board does not meet again until Aug. 16.

The committee recommends ordinances to the board for approval; however, in this case, the committee included an amendment to the 2010 ordinance, which can’t be changed, rather than to the proposed 2017 ordinance,

which would expand the kennel’s permit, Faivre said.

If the board makes a decision at its next meeting, it would come a full year after owners Christie Hardt and Robert DeCosta were found to be in violation of the terms of their 2010 special-use permit during an August 2016 DeKalb County Health Department inspection.

Hardt and DeCosta requested the amendment to allow them to continue selling imported puppies

and to keep up to 40 dogs and 100 puppies on site at a time.

Hardt has said their business has been importing up to 100 puppies a month, mainly from A-1 Puppies in Morris Chapel, Tennessee.

A DeKalb County hearing officer recommended that the kennel be allowed up have up to 100 dogs and puppies on site at a time, but the planning committee voted 4-3 to hold them to the terms of their 2010 specialuse permit, which allows

only 40 dogs and puppies and restrict sales to animals bred on site.

The ordinance that was on the agenda for June 21 meeting reflected the committee’s amendment, including eight conditions, but was not “in compliance with the proper presentation,” Faivre told board members.

Members can include those same eight conditions in their rewritten recommendation so long as the amendment is made to the 2017 ordinance, he said.

The committee can vote to grant the permit amendment as-is, grant it with restrictions, deny it altogether, or suggest it be subject to another hearing.

B&C’s plans to expand into Ogle County met with the unanimous disapproval of the Ogle County Board June 20, when it turned down Hardt’s request for a special use permit to allow a kennel on land zoned for agricultural use in White Rock Township northeast of Kings.

Cook will run for second term as County Clerk and Recorder Ogle County Clerk and Recorder Laura J. Cook announced recently that she will seek her second term as Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

She made her announcement at the June Republican Central Committee meeting.

Cook was appointed to fill the unexpired term of previous County Clerk and Recorder Rebecca Huntley, after Cook won the 2016 primary election.

She was then elected county clerk and recorder in November of 2016.

Cook will seek the Republican nomination in the March 20, 2018 primary election.

She had served as the chief deputy county clerk for 17 years before her appointment and election.

During her first term in office, Cook focused on her campaign pledge to continue the technological advancements in the clerk and recorder’s office, thereby increasing the offices’

Laura J. Cook

efficiency.

In the recorder’s office, a paperless revenue stamp system (MyDec) has been introduced and additional financial and computer software have been implemented and updated.

In the clerk’s office, computer tablets have been purchased for the county board members to allow the issuance of paperless county board packets.

These packets are now

available to the board members via a portal on the Ogle County website.

A purge of the county’s voter registration database is underway in an ongoing effort to increase its’ accuracy.

Cook also commended the staff in her office for their dedication and assistance in increasing the efficiency of the offices.

“I appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to continuing to serve Ogle County residents as their Ogle County Clerk and Recorder,” Cook said in her announcement.

In addition to her official duties, Cook, of rural Oregon, has been an active community volunteer serving as Oregon Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Precinct Committeewoman for Oregon-Nashua 4 precinct, and member of the Oregon Rotary.

She and her husband Curtis Cook have two children and four grandchildren in the Ogle County area.

Trip to Drury Lane planned Contact the RRC to sign-up The Rock River Center in Oregon is offered a trip to Drury Lane Playhouse in Oakbrook to see Rock of Ages on Aug. 30.

This performance brings rock back to a time of big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair.

Nominated for five

Tony Awards, Rock of Ages features a mix of 28 classic 80’s hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx and more including “Don’t Stop Believin’, “We Built This City, and “The Final Countdown”.

Rock of Ages follows aspiring rockstar Drew and his sweetheart, Sherri as they fight to save Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.

This trip is recommended

for ages 13 and older. There are some mild adult themes.

The cost of the trip, which includes round trip transportation, the show, lunch, tax and gratuity, is $90 for members and $95 for non-members The reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline is July 19.

Transportation is being subsidized by Stillman Bank.

The Ogle County Livestock Judging Team attended the State Livestock Judging Contest on June 26. Pictured here are members of the team. In the back row, left to right, are: Matthew Hickey, Davis Junction; Kyle Blum, Polo; Cole Cultra, Rochelle; Grey Haenitsch, Dixon; Julia Heller, Dixon; and Renee Gehrke, Byron.

In the front row are Cooper Alderks, Chana, and Bruce Gehrke, Byron. The team was coached by Michael Ring, Oregon. Photo supplied

Top livestock judges selected Someone unfamiliar with livestock judging may have wondered what ailment had come over the young people assembled in Room 150 of the Animal Science Lab on the University of Illinois campus.

Everywhere one looked, teens were mumbling to themselves while they paced the floor.

The cause for the behavior was actually the preparation and practice phase of the oral reasons portion of the Illinois State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held June 19.

That morning, 160 4-H members sorted class after class of cattle, sheep, goats, and swine from the highest quality to the poorest quality.

The competitor who

most closely matched the official judge placing was winner. Each class featured four animals, and members had to rank them top to bottom based on their visual inspection and performance data.

That afternoon, the oldest competitors returned to face a panel of judges to defend their morning placings without the use of their notes.

Teens took every moment possible to rehearse what they would say to the judge in hopes they would remember the key points when their turn came. Somehow pacing helps, one competitor joked, or at least calmed the growing anxiety of waiting to perform.

The Ogle County Livestock Judging

Team attended the State Livestock Judging Contest on June 26. The team included Matthew Hickey, Davis Junction; Kyle Blum, Polo; Cole Cultra, Rochelle; Grey Haenitsch, Dixon; Julia Heller, Dixon; Renee Gehrke, Byron; Cooper Alderks, Chana; and Bruce Gehrke, Byron.

The team was coached

by Michael Ring, Oregon.

About 4-H Illinois 4-H empowers and prepares Illinois youth for success. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois. Illinois 4-H impacts the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming.

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

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming)

815-732-3252 if you plan on attending.

Refreshments will be served.

Mt. Morris Chiropractic Presents New Therapy Laser Treatment Dr. Bruce Denton will be at Rock River Center on Wednesday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to discuss this state of the art technology.

MLS Laser therapy has been cleared by the FDA and proven successful as evidenced by extensive studies: rapid relief of pain without the use of addictive prescription painkiller; strong anti-inflammatory effect; no negative side effects; rapid healing of sprains & strains; rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured region; rapid resolution of swollen areas; and effective for chronic pain e.g. bursitis This program is free and open to the public. Please call Rock River Center at

Advanced Directives Session Offered by Prairie State Legal Services Emily Hardy, Staff Attorney from Prairie State Legal Services, will be at Rock River Center on July 26, at 10 am.

She will provide information on the benefits and purpose of advanced directives including: powers of attorney for health care and property. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Prairie State Legal Services is a legal aid organization operating in Northern Illinois that offers free legal services to qualifying residents of Ogle County, surrounding counties and to seniors.

Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to sign up. Refreshments will be served.

Dennis Stukenberg Performs at RRC Monday, July 31 Dennis returns to Rock River Center on Monday, July 31, at 10 a.m.

While Blues is his specialty, he will also entertain us with some country, bluegrass, and rock selections. Listen as he demonstrates his harmonica and slide guitar techniques.

Dennis has been appearing with his band “Blues Fever’” for more than 30 years. He currently teaches harmonica and Blues slide guitar at Aireloom Music Studio located in Mt. Morris.

Reservations are required.

Call us at Rock River Center (815-732-3252) to sign up. Refreshments will be served.

Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

Jessica is a Veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer.

She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available to them.

This is a free service. If you have any questions, call

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

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

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You will find information, resources, encouragement and answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815234-2511 or 815-298-7004.

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

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group.

We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life.

Saturday, July 15th 9:00am: 10 Wagon loads: Ammo; Reloading; Knives; Bayonets; Scopes; Parts; Accessories; Books; Mounts and more.

Sunday, July 16th 9:00am: HANDGUNS including Colts, Berettas, Rugers, Sigs, Glocks, S&W, MORE! LONG GUNS including Winchesters, Remingtons, Muskets, Rugers, Early Weatherbys, Brownings, Coopers and more!

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Entries needed for September art show in Mt. Morris Encore! Mt. Morris’s fifth gallery show of 2017 will open on Sept. 1 in the Old Sandstone Gallery on the historic Mt. Morris Campus and run through Sept. 29.

The juried, unthemed show

invites artists using a variety of media in 2D or 3D format to participate.

Artists may submit 1-3 images of their original works for consideration. Artists must be 18 or older.

The deadline for applications is Saturday, July 15.

See EncoreMtMorris.com/ info/september2017 for the link to official Call for Entries documentation and the online application form.

Questions may be directed to the art show personnel via the Let’s Talk form on the web site or call 815-734-6425 to leave a phone number for a callback.

Encore! Mt. Morris is

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

Encore! Mt. Morris is

a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp. Volunteers and donations are welcome.

Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com; also on Facebook.

Field trip planned to Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society plans several programs and events in July.

Field Trip A field trip to Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve will be held on Sunday, July 9 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to explore dragonflies and damselflies of northwest Illinois.

Odonata enthusiasts Cindy and John McKee will share their knowledge of dragonflies and damselflies.

The field trip will include information on the history, identification, and other interesting factoids about these insects.

Attendees should meet at the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve parking lot at 12:30 p.m.

The preserve is three miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport roads. The parking area is off of West Grove Road.

Binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water are

suggested for this field trip.

Call 815-938-3204 to participate.

Stewardship Days The NIAS is seeking volunteers for multiple stewardship days throughout the month of July to assist in the maintenance of their Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve.

The work days are 7 to 9 a.m. on July 6, July 10, July 12, July 17, July 25, and July

27.

The work day on July 19 will be from 8 to 10 a.m.

All work days include instructions of the work to be accomplished and a scheduled break with water and snacks. Tools and gloves are provided.

Anyone is welcome to visit and participate in the management of the preserve, which includes removal of invasive plants, brush cutting, and trail maintenance.

The preserve is home to

more than 400 species of plants, birds, and insects.

The work is simple and rewarding as it preserves habitat of native prairie species.

The preserve is located three miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport roads. The parking area is off of West Grove Road.

Volunteers should meet at the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 South West Ave.,

Freeport, 30 minutes prior to the start of the work day to carpool from Freeport.

Volunteers are required to wear long pants, long sleeves, socks long enough to tuck pant legs into for tick avoidance, a hat, and footwear appropriate for walking through tall plants that may be wet.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring insect repellent and sunscreen.

The preserve is open to the public. For more information, visit nwilaudubon.org.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 11 - Summer Reading Program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by the Free Lunch Program for all kids 18 and under until 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 15 Pokemon Club from 1 to 2 p.m.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber

of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo.

Contact polochamber@ gmail.com to announce a special business celebration.

Call the Polo Chamber at 815-946-3131 or polochamber@gmail.com to post on the Chamber sign, Chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Chatter Friday night Movies in the Park: July 7 - “Secret Life of Pets,” July 21 - “Finding Dory,” and Aug. 4 - “Moana.”

The 28th annual car show sponsored by the Polo Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The preregistration fee is $10 if paid before Monday, July 31.

Polo Area Senior Services will hold the following

events: Thursday, July 6 - Burn Exercise Class from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Fit for Life Exercise Class from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and, Mexican Train and Euchre at 12 p.m.

Friday, July 7 - Donuts at 8:30 a.m.; bridge at 12 p.m.

Monday, July 10 - Coffee and Cookies; Movie and Popcorn at 12 p.m. “Lion” Tuesday, July 11 Burn Exercise Class from

8:30 to 9 a.m.; Fit for Life Exercise Class from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and, Line Dance at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 12 Popcorn at 8:30 a.m. and 500 at 12 p.m.

Thursday, July 13 - Burn Exercise Class from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; Fit for Life Exercise Class from 9 to 10 a.m.; Mexican Train and Euchre at 12 p.m.

Friday, July 14 - Cinnamon

Rolls or Donuts at 8:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Checks from 9 to 10 a.m.; and, bridge at 12 p.m.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Thursday, July 6 - a Pinterest Party will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

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

Thursday, July 6 Afternoon Book Club from

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

Summer Reading Program Registration The program runs through Tuesday, July 18.

There are groups: Ages K-5th Grade Children’s Summer Reading Program.

Tuesday, July 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages 6th-7th Grade Tween Summer Reading Program.

High School and Up Adult Summer Reading Program.

Earn stamps by reading or listening to any item checked out with your library card.

Each stamp is worth 25 points.

For every 100 points your name is entered in the prize drawing.

The adult program drawing will be for gift cards.

Entry deadline is 7 p.m. on Monday, July 31 and the drawing will be on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Lunch at the Library Lunch will be served on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Tuesday, July 18.

Kids 18 and under are eligible to eat lunch at the library.

This program is free and sponsored by Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Recycle Your Plastic Help us earn a Trex Yacht Club bench for the library lawn.

Recycle your plastic bags and other plastic wrap at the library.

Visit the library website or Facebook for more information on the project.

All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.

Simple.

That’s the way you like your life. Simple.

Used Books For Donation If you are looking for a great deal on used books, the Polo Public Library will have several in exchange for a donation.

Many of the available items have been purged from the library’s collection, while additional items are donations from community members.

This includes fiction for adults, teens, and children, nonfiction for adults and children.

DVDs Needed The library is replacing VHS tapes with DVD’s. If you own any of these classic movies, please consider donating them to the library.

101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians Fantasia The Little Mermaid and The Little Mermaid II Lion King, Lion King 1 ½ and Lion King II Children’s Programs Pokemon Club Saturday, July 15 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.

So when it comes to your finances, you want products that are convenient, accessible, earn good rates and are FDIC insured. That’s what you’ll find at Midland States Bank. We offer a 12-month money market account with a guaranteed 1.15% Annual Percentage Yield, 1.14% interest rate. Find your neighborhood branch at midlandsb.com/locations.

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Adult Programs Pinterest Party This program will start meeting in September 2017.

Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, July 24 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: Two If by Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard Senior Book Discussion Group Friday, July 28 2 to 3 p.m.

Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross 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.

To look at our collection, visit our website (pololibrary. org) and view the carousel, follow the library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Adult Fiction Nighthawk by Clive Cussler Come Sundown by Nora Roberts DVDs Mulan & Mulan II Hidden Figures RRC Representative Wednesday, July 26 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

No appointment necessary.

They will return every fourth Wednesday of each month.

Polo Public Library 302 Mason St., Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & New to the Collection Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The following list is a www.pololibrary.org or small sampling of the new visit us on Facebook/Polo items available at the library. Public Library and “Like” Please come in and check us. out our new books and other Polo Public Library is items on display located in more than books - we’re a each section of the library. community resource!

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Memorial show honors Mt. Morris man’s love of autos

By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com For 15 years, Jonas Fultz helped make the car show at Let Freedom Ring run.

When Fultz passed away in January 2013, Let Freedom Ring organizers made sure that legacy lived on, renaming the event the Jonas Levi Fultz Memorial Car Show & Cruise.

“This is our fifth memorial show,” said Linda, Jonas’ widow. “He ran this show for 15 years and the AOP car show too.”

Linda, a resident of Mt. Morris, made sure that Jonas’ bright red 1967 Camaro SS was on display at Sunday’s show.

“We got in 1988. We were in Ohio and bought it from a friend of ours. It

was painted, but Jonas did the engine compartment and the interior,” she said.

“We’ve shown it ever since.

Every season he would tweak something on it or change something. We’ve had a lot of fun with it over the years.”

The shiny SS was parked next to the officials’ table at Sunday’s show in the former Kable News parking lot on the campus square.

“It was a winning car.

Everybody liked it,” said Susan Palmer, of 3D Sound, the emcee for the show. “We gave a lot of awards to it.”

Fifty one cars took part in this year’s show including six entries by Luke Sheely of Adeline.

Sheely brought three VW bugs ranging in age from 1952 to 1978, and his 1929 Mercedes Gazelle with a wooden dashboard.

Rachel Piper, Mt. Morris, and her dog Sassy, check out the 1956 Dodge Cornet Lancer owned by Dick Robbel of Winnebago at the Jonas Levi Fultz Memorial Car Show held during Let Freedom Ring on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Jonas Fultz’s 1967 Camaro SS was on display at the Jonas Levi Fultz Memorial Car Show held during the Let Freedom This sticker could be seen on Jonas Fultz’s 1967 Camaro SS. Photo by Earleen Hinton Ring festival on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

“No Life Lika Fast Life” is painted on the rear spoiler of Jonas Fultz’s 1967 Camaro SS. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Concerts in the Park resume on July 11, fireworks July 25

S P O RT S P H Y S I C A L S

The Oregon Park District will host its fifth summer concert on July 11 at Oregon Park West.

Love & Thunder, includes some of the area’s best musicians and features both male and female lead vocals, including Oregon’s own Shelley Nelson Myers.

They play not only the hottest new country music but also some of your favorite classics. Sponsor: Stillman Bank The free concerts are held on Tuesdays in Oregon Park West beginning at 7 p.m.

Attendees are invited to attend and bring their own A good crowd turned out to listen to Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts during the lawn chairs, blankets, and Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park on June 29. The next concert will be on July even a picnic basket.

Parking and shuttle service 11. Photo by Earleen Hinton

are available at Lower Park West parking lot. The site is ADA accessible.

Pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all concerts.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Oregon Coliseum at Franklin and Fourth Streets in downtown Oregon.

July 18: Burn N’Bush. a two piece acoustic band featuring Rod Burnette (vocal, cajun & percussions) and Dave Bushman (guitar & vocals). Formed in 2009, Burn N’ Bush has been playing a variety of rock, country and oldies, and their brand of fun, sing-a long standards throughout the area.

Tristan Bushman, opening for Burn N’ Bush, is a local

singer and songwriter.

He was a “Hollywood” contestant on the final season of American Idol. Sponsor: Woods/Blount July 25: SoapStone. The Oregon Park District is sponsoring this concert to mark its 50th Anniversary.

SoapStone is a unique and entertaining cover band featuring a Rochelle-based trio that brings fun to the stage.

Country, classic rock, Motown, pop, you name it and they can play it! Fireworks will also be offered at dusk.

For more information about the Concerts in the Park program, contact the Oregon Park District at 815-732-3101 or visit www.oregonpark.org.

Easy, convenient $20 Sports Physicals that also support your school. Score!

FHN healthcare providers have offered fast, no-hassle sports physical clinics at an affordable price for middle and high school athletes since 1996. And because we support our home teams, too, we donate the cost back to local schools.

Date

Time

Location / School Benefiting

Call for appt.

July 12

1 – 5 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Forreston – 803 First Avenue, Forreston – Forreston

815-938-3130

July 13

2 – 5 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Stockton – 725 N. Pearl Street, Stockton – Stockton

815-947-3211

July 17

4 – 6 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Lena – 160 W. Main Street, Lena – Le-Win

815-369-3300

July 19

3 – 6 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Warren – 606 Tisdell Avenue, Warren – Warren

815-745-2644

July 25

5:30 – 7 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Burchard Hills – 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport – Freeport

No appt. needed

July 27

3 – 7 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Stockton – 725 N. Pearl Street, Stockton – Stockton

815-947-3211

July 28

11 am – 3 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Pecatonica – 1301 S. Main Street, Pecatonica – Pecatonica

815-239-1400

August 3

2 – 5 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Stockton – 725 N. Pearl Street, Stockton – Stockton

815-947-3211

August 8

5:30 – 7 pm

FHN Family Healthcare Center Burchard Hills – 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport – Freeport

No appt. needed

Cost is $20. FHN donates the entire cost of each physical done to the school affiliated with that clinic.

Exam meets Illinois or Wisconsin eligibility requirements for all sports. Sports Physical Form must be completed and signed by parent before exam. If parent does not accompany student, he or she must bring a Consent for Medical Care Form signed by a parent or guardian. All forms are available at area schools and online at www.fhn.org.

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Pete’s Sake will return to the Jamboree stage Free show is Friday Pete’s Sake will return to the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, July 7 for a free twohour concert starting at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

Blending all genres with socially conscious lyrics and new grass instrumentation, Pete’s Sake was founded on diverse backgrounds ranging from banjoist Dan Coutt’s bluegrass, mandolinist and guitarist Josh Naylon’s reggae, bassist Jeff Taylor’s

metal, and percussionist Chris Grimm’s rock ‘n’ roll. From these diverse musical backgrounds, Pete’s Sake delivers a unique and high spirited show that’s sure to please listeners of all ages. Naylon says of the band, “We’re doing what we love for who we love.� “That sentiment is easy to see and hear in the ebullient style of their performances.

Please come hear for yourself why they’re fast becoming a festival favorite in the region,� said event organizer Larry Ubben.

Concessions for the

evening will be served by the Mt. Morris Public Library, who will be providing Italian sausages, hot dogs, chips, soda, water, and bar cookies starting at 6 p.m.

Be sure to come uptown early to visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market, open from 4-7 p.m. every Friday through October, in the parking lot at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue. Bring a blanket or a chair, or use the benches and join the fun on the historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris on Wesley Avenue two blocks south of Ill. 64.Â

Rugged River trail race will be held on July 16 On Sunday, July 16,, at 8:30 a.m., the 2017 Rugged River 4 Mile trail race will be held at Lowden-Miller State Forest, located just east of Oregon, This four-mile trail race will give runners the chance to experience a challenging and exhilarating course which highlights the beauty of Lowden-Miller State Forest.

The race will begin near the entrance to the state forest, cover the major trails through the forest and along the Rock River, and end back at the entrance.

All runners will enjoy a

complimentary breakfast buffet at a secondary location.

(Breakfast fee for nonrunners is $10 per person, payable at the door.)

Parking will be available within the state park.

Participation is capped at 200 runners.

Race organizers said that anyone who ran the Rugged River trail race last year will attest to both the memorable beauty of Lowden-Miller State Forest and the satisfaction they felt when they finished the trail race. “Being fast won’t be the only consideration, though.

Age-handicapped results will be available in addition to net running time. First-place winners by net time and by age-handicap will each win a small monetary prize,� organizers said in a press release.

Please forward questions to the event director, John Karavitis, at johnvkaravitis@ gmail.com, or visit https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / RuggedRiver4Mtrailrace for information and maps of the course.

Sign-up is at https:// r unsignup.com/Race/IL/ Oregon/RuggedRiver4M .

Pete’s Sake will perform Friday night at the Mt. Morris Jamboree. Photo supplied

Craft fair in September Registrations are now being accepted on a first come first served basis for a craft and vendor fair hosted by Pinecrest Grove Community Center, Mt. Morris, on Saturday, Sept.

16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The annual event showcases the talents of many local crafters which in the past have included handmade jewelry, scrubs, jellies, accessories and

more.

In addition local vendors display items for sale.

To participate or for more information contact Ali Clifft at 815-734-2103 or aclifft@ pinecrestcommunity.org.

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The Oregon Park District’s annual Sprint Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 29 beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The event features a 300 meter swim, 10 mile bike and 5K run. The event is for individuals or teams of 2-3 people.

Sprint triathlon registration is $35 per person or $70 per team (2-3 people). Entry fee includes a Dri-fit shirt, awards for top finishers, shower facilities, water on the course and post-race refreshments.

New this year is our super sprint for ages 5 and up. This race wills start at 10 a.m. and will consist of a 50 meter swim, 2.5 mile bike, and a 1 mile run.

This race can be completed independently or you can register as a buddy to participate alongside your child. Registration is $25 per participant and $15 per buddy.

Participants will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal and buddies will receive a T-shirt.   The swim segment is held at Nash Recreation Center indoor pool. Biking and running courses will loop through the community and surrounding areas.

Check out our website for bike and run course map for both races this year.

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LET FREEDOM RING

SECTION B

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Mac the calf wasn’t too sure about participating in the Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade Sunday. He gets a pull from the front from Ellie Schier, 3, and her dad Eric, and a push from behind from Emily Schier. In the wagon is one-year-old Emma Schier. They won first place in the Pets division. Photo by Vinde Wells

Speaker urges community service

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Mt. Morris native Gary Henderson urged his audience to make a difference in the lives of others when he spoke at the Fourth of July Patriotic Program.

In his speech titled “It’s All About Your Dash,” Henderson explained that the dash that matters is the one between a person’s years of birth and death.

He began by recalling the gallantry and sacrifice of three decorated Vietnam veterans

from Mt. Morris.

He read the bronze star citations for Steve Thomas and Ed Rimmer and the silver star citation for Doug Wean, all of whom demonstrated their disregard for their own safety while protecting the lives of their fellow soldiers.

Although not everyone is qualified for military service, Henderson said, everyone can do their part at home.

“We can improve our communities right here at home right now,” he said. “It’s what you do for others that counts.”

Mt. Morris Let Freedom Ring King and Queen Ryan Lazansky and Rebecca Hough listen as Gary Henderson gives a speech at the Fourth of July Patriotic Program. Photo by Vinde Wells

Jerry Velez, Polo, helps his grandson Hunter Carlson get a drink at the Mt. Morris Fire Department’s Fourth of July breakfast. At right is Brahlyn Velez. Photo by Vinde Wells

Six-month-old Harlan Fry, Polo, plays with his stuffed dog Sunday afternoon as he Ellie Schier gets a helping hand from Abbie Fletcher as she tries to keep the ball from going over the line Sunday at the Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Waterfights. waits for the Let Freedom Ring Kiddie Parade to begin. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Weather played havoc during the past week

By Larry Loomis

Cooper Blake, Spencer Scott, Daniel Dominguez, and Tyler Merdian were members of opposing teams June 30.

Polo faced Oregon June 30

By Jill Blake Polo faced Oregon in Polo on June 30.

Oregon started out with a run in the first inning to take the lead.

Parker Wolber got one strikeout and made two tosses to first baseman Cooper Blake at first for outs.

Polo came out strong bringing in five runs.

Wolber started the offense with a double. Spencer Scott singled.

Cole Faivre singled, bringing two runs.

Blake singled, followed

by Colton Gunder doubled

bringing in one run.

Brady Clark got a hold of one and brought in another run.

Polo tightened up defensively and held Oregon scoreless.

Wolber got two strikeouts and Joey Bardell caught a pop fly at second base.

Polo did not score in second inning either.

Polo remained strong in the third inning with three outs from Gunder at catcher to Gavin Zell covering second to get base runner leading off.

Wolber had a strikeout and a toss to Blake at first.

Polo got hot offensively

bringing in six additional runs in the third.

Wolber, Blake, Gunder hit all good singles in the inning.

Scott, Faivre, Clark all got doubles and RBIs were awarded to Faivre (2), Blake, Clark (2), and Tyler Merdian set down a great bunt to bring in final run of inning.

Oregon added two runs in the fourth.

Gunder at catcher caught the foul tip for first out of inning.

Bardell got a strikeout and Faivre threw out a runner to Clark at first.

Polo added on four more runs. Colton Taylor got a

walk to start out inning.

Zell laid down a bunt that ended up as a double with an RBI. Wolber got walked and stole bases and scored on a Faivre grounder.

Blake cracked a double and brought in Faivre.

Gunder followed with a double of his own and brought in Blake.

The fifth inning was quick with a strikeout from Bardell, a catch in centerfield by Zell, and a play from Gunder at catcher to pitcher Bardell to Wolber at second to get runner trying to turn single into double.

Final score 15-3 Polo.

Polo boys squeak past Amboy 3-2

By Jill Blake & Scott Wittenauer Polo seventh and eighth grade boys traveled to Amboy for a rescheduled game July 1. It was a beautiful day for a baseball game.

Polo started inning with Gavin Zell getting a free ride to first base.

Cooper Blake shot a hard single to right center field to score Zell and the only run in the inning.

Amboy tied up the score at 1 in the inning.

Polo’s pitcher Colton Gunder had to adjust to the pitching mound on unfamiliar field and ended up doing just that and getting two strikeouts in the inning.

The other out was a catch

by Spencer Scott at third base.

Polo brought in two more runs in the seconnd inning.

Joey Bardell started inning with a single.

Tyler Merdian and Logan Kindle got two consecutive walks to load the bases, but Amboy got force out at home.

Bases were still loaded for Scott and he knocked two runs in with a single.

Amboy were unable to capitalize in the second.

Gunder had two strikeouts and Bardell made a difficult catch moving from second base to right field.

The third inning was a tight one defensively for both teams as it was scoreless for both.

Blake got another single and stole second base but got caught going to third.

Forreston vs Polo Joey Bardell and Cooper Blake get ready for a baseball game July 1 at Amboy. Polo won 3-2. Photo by Jill Blake

He didn’t have an pretty slide but did touch back of bag.

Amboy was short-handed with umpires and working with one at home plate without great spot to call play.

The first batter for Amboy hit one and toss to first did not make it in time but first baseman Blake tagged runner attempting to round first.

Umpire said that was not rounding the base but discovered that the batter was using an illegal bat and was out for that.

Gunder had another strikeout, and Zell caught a pop fly at shortstop position.

The fourth and fifth innings were also quick innings for both teams.

Merdian got walked, but was unable to get home to score in the fourth and the same happened to Gunder in the fifth.

Gunder got an additional four strikeouts in the innings.

Other plays from Polo were Scott at 3rd base to Blake at first, and another catch by shortstop Zell.

Polo did not score in the sixth.

Bardell hustled to first but was unable to beat the throw.

Gunder got three strikeouts — both forward and backwards Ks but Amboy was able to score a run to bring score to 3-2 Polo.

Amboy held Polo scoreless with three quick strikeouts.

Polo brought in Zell in relief for Gunder.

Zell got one strikeout and two made two batters swing to have small hits and plays from Scott at third and Gunder at shortstop to Blake at first.

The final score was 3-2 Polo.

Polo 2 traveled to Dixon June 26

By Larry Loomis Polo 2 softball traveled to Dixon for an 8 p.m. game June 26.

Polo started out with two runs.

Nicole Boelens started inning with a walk.

Emma McCawley grounded out to first but brought Boelens in.

Jasmine Badon got a trip to first by getting hit by a pitch and stealing her way around the bases to score the second run of the inning.

The weather played havoc with scheduled games in Polo this past week.

As a result, the only games played came on June 26 and June 27.

June 26, Polo One of the Senior Division hosted Oregon One in game one and came away with a lopsided 18-3 win in just three innings.

Oregon scored a run in the top of the first and two runs in the second to account for their only runs of the game.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first, Polo responded with five runs of their own in the bottom half of the innings to cop a lead they would never be threatened.

Following an out, Emileigh Williams singled and quickly stole second.

Izzy Sellers singled to score Williams. Harper Clark followed with a double to center to score Sellers.

Following an out, with Clark on third, Victoria Busser tripled to right center to score Clark and came home to score on an error on a ball hit by Natalie McDuffy to wrap up the scoring to give Polo a 5-1 lead after one.

Polo would add six runs in the second and end the game under the mercy rule with seven runs in the third.

Kayla Boelens opened the third with a single.

Madissen Allen smacked a double to left center to score Boelens. Bre Cisketti walked.

Natalie Nelson then brought in Allen and Cisketti with a triple to right.

Then, Emileigh Williams hammered a shot to the fence in center and rounded the bases for a homerun.

With one down, Clark smacked yet another double to left and came in to score on a triple to left center by Autumn Gilbert.

Gilbert then scored on another triple to give Polo its’ final margin of victory at 18-3.

For the evening, Polo collected a whopping sixteen hits with Williams and Clark each going three for three.

Natalie Nelson picked up the win.

Dixon was unable to score.

Boelens got two strikeouts and a grounder thrown to firstst baseman Alyssa Wakenight.

Polo tacked on two more runs in the second.

Abby Gorzny and Faith Ukena both got on base with walks and they both stole home to score.

Boelens had two more strikeouts and McCawley had a toss to Wakenight.

The third inning the score remained the same on both sides.

Badon had a single for only offense in the inning.

Maddison Jones at pitcher had two strikeouts and there was a ground out to Wakenight at first.

Polo got five more runs in the fourth inning.

Jones started out inning with a double and stole home.

Gorzny, Cadence Schaeffer, Ally Simpson, Mallory Patterson all singled.

Dixon brought in three runs of their own.

Jones had a strikeout,

Jones and third baseman Marah Blake both had tosses to first for outs in the inning.

Polo added four more runs. Blake, Wakenight, Sheaffer, Braelyn Velez, and McCawley all earned a free trip to first base in the inning.

Jones got a triple, and Boelens singled in the inning.

Dixon was unable to get additional runs to bring the game into another inning.

Boelens got two strikeouts and Wakenight tagged a runner at first to finish off the game. Polo won 13-3.

In the nightcap, Polo One hosted Forreston One in Little Miss/Minor League play and suffered a no hit 10-0 loss.

Forreston took a 4-0 lead after one half inning and never looked back.

June 27. Polo One, of the Senior Division, hosted Dixon Two and picked up a 13-7 victory.

Dixon picked up a pair of runs in the top of the first to take a brief lead.

Dixon might very well have scored a few more runs had it not been for a spectacular triple play executed by Polo to perfection to shut down a potential first inning rally to clear the bases of Dixon runner with two already in.

Polo struck for seven runs in the bottom of the inning to go up 7-2.

It was fortunate they got all those runs in the first as Dixon’s pitching and defense improved after the first inning.

Polo was able to utilize Dixon’s shaky pitching and defense in the first to garner their runs. Dixon surrendered three walks in the inning and singles by Victoria Busser, Adrianna Wiggins, Natalie McDuffy and Madissen Allen sandwiched around those walks and also an error which allowed the hometown ladies to grab a substantial lead at 7-2 early on.

Polo would add another four runs in the bottom of the second.

Kaylee Lowry singled to open the second.

With two down, Dixon’s pitcher walked the next two batters.

Victoria Busser, who has been on an offensive surge of late, then came to bat and lashed a two and two pitch to fence in center field for a grand slam homerun to up Polo’s lead to 11-2 after two.

Polo would add a solo run in the third to hold a 12-2 lead into the top of the fifth when the visitors would add a run.

Then, in the top of the sixth, Dixon added four runs to close the score to 12-7.

Polo added a run in the bottom of the inning to account for their final margin of victory.

Polo had nine hits for the game.

Victoria Busser, Adrianna Wiggins and Natalie McDuffy each had a pair of hits.

Emileigh Williams and Natalie Nelson shared the pitching responsibilities with Williams getting the win.

Williams and Nelson limited Dixon to just two hits.

Polo vs Oregon

In the final game of the evening and the week due to rain, Polo One of the Little Miss/Minors hosed Oregon Three.

After being no hit the evening before, it was a different Polo team that took to the field Tuesday evening as they took a 8-6 win over their guests.

Oregon picked up three runs in their first turn at bat.

Polo responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning.

Leah Calderon smacked a single to open the inning.

With one down, Reagan Grenoble singled.

MaKaylah Cisketti singled to score Calderon.

Serenity Carlson singled to put runners at the corners.

An infield out scored Cisketti from second.

On a ball hit by Leanne Diaz, an error was committed and two more runs scored to allow Polo to grab a 5-3 lead after one.

Oregon retook the lead in the top of the second with three runs.

That lead, however was short lived as Polo picked up three runs in the bottom of the second.

With one away, Ryplee Custer hammered a shot to left field.

Leah Calderon singled to put runners on first and second.

Camyrn Cox singled as Custer scored. Reagen Grenoble singled to score another run.

The scoring was then completed on a fielder’s choice to give Polo a 8-5 lead.

Because the first two innings had consumed so much time, the game ended under the one hour and one half rule as Polo prevailed by a 6-5 margin.

Polo had nine hits on the night to seven for Oregon.

Leah Calderon and Reagen Grenoble each had a pair of hits to pace the offense.

A game was reported in from the road as Polo Two of the Little Miss/Minor Division journeyed to Forreston where they posted an 8-6 win.

Polo collected nine hits for the game. Ella McFalls paced the offense with two singles.

With the victory, Polo Two moved to 7-0 for the campaign.

Avalyn Henry, Leah Tobin, Camyrn Jones and Grace Maitke were credited with turning in several key defensive performances.

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Workshop about dangers of radon is July 13 in Oregon It’s time to test your home for elevated concentrations of radon.

“Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that could be building up in your home,” warns Jay Solomon, Energy and Environmental Educator with University of Illinois Extension. “Unlike other harmful gas, radon does not have any immediate impacts on you. It creates damage over time leading to lung cancer risks, through exposure to elevated levels. ” To learn more about radon, a workshop “Clearing the Air about Radon” will be held on Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ogle County University of Illinois Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

An informational discussion about the recently installed Smart Meter technology will also be offered at 5:45 p.m.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. This colorless, odorless gas is found in many homes throughout Illinois.

52 percent of Ogle County homes tested at or above the recommended action level of 4 pCL. “The only way to know the radon level in your home is to conduct a test of the home,” Solomon said.

The magnitude of the radon issue in northern Illinois becomes more evident as more homes are evaluated.

Professional radon testers have found 52 percent of Ogle County homes tested at or above the recommended action level of 4 pCL. Pre-registration is requested, and a minimum of 10 participants is needed.

To register, visit web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ or call University of Illinois Extension in Ogle County at 815-732-2191.

Registration is $10 per household and each household will receive a set of informational materials and a radon test kit compliments of the Ogle County U of I

Extension with assistance from an Illinois Emergency Management Agency Radon Awareness Grant.

“Clearing the Air about Radon” will be hosted by the University of Illinois Extension.

Program participants will learn what radon is and how it enters a home, the danger radon poses, and how a home can be tested.

Discussion will also include information about reducing the radon levels in a home including contact information for licensed radon professionals in the area that can help homeowners through the process of testing and mitigation.

LFR Volunteers Volunteer Katelyn Bowers serves a customer as Meg Buttens restocks the Mountain Dew and Rose Avey tends to the cash box at the Let Freedom Ring beverage trailer on Sunday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Black Hawk Historic Site will mark 90th anniversary July 9

Black Hawk State Historic Site will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sunday, July 9, with tours, special children’s activities, music and refreshments.

The free fun starts at 1 p.m. Children can work on projects inspired by the book “Twelve Moons” about If you need a reasonable the lives of the Sauk and accommodation to Meskwaki peoples. They participate in this program, also get to make take-home crafts and help build an please call 815-732-2191.

eagle’s nest.

The music, along with refreshments, runs from 3 to 4 p.m.

Black Hawk was established as a park in 1927.

Its formal designation was changed to “state historic site” in 1979.

The land was occupied

by Native Americans as far back as 12,000 years ago.

The Sauk and Meskwaki lived here from about 1750

to 1831. Led by the warrior Black Hawk, the tribes battled soldiers and settlers in 1832 but lost and were forced out of the state.

The 208-acre historic site, located at 1510 46th Avenue, in Rock Island, includes a large natural area, the Watch Tower Lodge and the Hauberg Indian Museum.

For more information call 309-788-9536 or visitwww. blackhawkpark.org.

was also cited for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

July 2 At about 6:58 p.m., deputies responded to the 600 Block of East River Blackhawk in the Rock River Terrace for the report of a disturbance.

After completing an investigation of the incident, Christopher J. Little, 49, Byron, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

He was transported to the Ogle County jail, where he was held in Lieu of bond.

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

June 27 Damien M. Cook, 24, Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $356 pending a June 28 court appearance.

June 28 Daniel Raimondi, 45, Tinley Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for forgery.

Raimondi’s bond was set at $20,000 (10%) pending a July 10 court appearance.

Lucas Lewis, 29, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Lewis’ full cash bond was set at $1,377, but he received a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.

June 29 Austin Barker, 20, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Barker posted $421 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

Donavon Burnley, 22, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant failure to appear.

Burnley’s full cash bond was set at $2,756, but he posted $110 and is scheduled to appear in court July 31.

Jason Schaver, 35, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Schaver’s full cash bond was set at $1,178, but he posted $300 and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2100 block of Everett Street in

Mt. Morris. After further investigation, Trei Sanders, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Sanders was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

June 30 Rebecca L. Dufoe, 44, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a sentencing order.

Dufoe will serve seven days or pay $508.

Denise Gawlik, 48, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Gawlik was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.

Brittany N. Mauerman, 25, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Her full cash bond was set at $1,271 pending a July 3 court appearance.

At approximately 8:05 p.m., deputies responded to 6644 West White Eagle Road in reference to a subject to be removed from the property.

After an investigation, Jacob H. Hamilton, 18, Lombard, was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor and unlawful possession of alcohol as a minor.

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

At about 4:43 p.m., deputies responded to the He-Leo Twin Rivers Forest Preserve located at 6065 N. Illinois 2 for a report of a possible theft of signs.

When deputies arrived two female juveniles, one age 15, Stillman Valley, and the other, age 16, Byron, were located with three signs in their possession.

Both females were charged with misdemeanor theft and released to a parent.

The 16-year-old female

At approximately 11:34 p.m., deputies responded to 309 South Fourth Avenue, in Forreston, in reference to a loud party.

After an investigation, Trevor Brown, 19, Forreston; Dylan Beal, 18, Pearl City; Briana Bennett, 19, Freeport; Tanner Hawks, 19, Forreston; and a male juvenile from Oregon were arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol as minors.

A male juvenile form Forreston was also arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of a controlled substance.

Everyone was transported to the Ogle County jail for processing.

The juveniles were processed and released to a parent, while the others were held in lieu of bond.

Christopher Ealey, 29, Stillman Valley, was northbound on his motorcycle in the 2000 block of North River Road when a deer entered upon the roadway that Ealey could not avoid striking.

Ealey and his passenger, Renee Estes, 33, Stillman Valley, were ejected from the motorcycle and suffered non life-threatening injuries.

Ealey and Estes were transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

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

June 24 At 9:01 a.m., police investigated a single car traffic crash in the Nash Recreational Center located at 304 S. Fifth Street involving a 2011 Nissan driven by Ellen K. Taylor, 55, Oregon that struck the guard railing in the parking lot. No citation was issued.

June 26 At 3:45 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 800 block of Monroe Street involving a 2012 Chevrolet driven by Robert J. Young, 51, Mt. Morris and a parked 2014 Ford owned by Cynthia S. Stocker, 53, German Valley.

Young was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Craig A. Kehl, 44, Oregon, was arrested at 8:09 p.m. on two outstanding Lee County warrants for failure to appear. Kehl was transported to the Ogle County jail.

June 27 Veronica L. Del Hoyo, 48, Dixon, was issued a citation at 3:30 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets.

At 5 p.m., police took a report of a single car traffic crash that occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Madison Street at the intersection with Eighth Street involving a 2011 Nissan driven by Ellen K. Taylor, 55, Oregon.

Taylor was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

At 6:21 p.m., police took one 17-year-old female juvenile into limited custody for the offense of being a runaway.

The juvenile was released into a parent’s custody with referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

Kristen L. Wessman, 35, Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:13 p.m. for violating the city ordinance for trash/ rubbish/junk. This violation occurred in the 800 block of S. Third Street.

June 29 At 5:25 p.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Third and West Washington Streets involving a 2000 Dodge driven by Mikayla T. Pretzsch, 21, Franklin Grove, and a 2010 Ford driven

by Carolyn A. Haye, 40, Byron. Pretzsch was issued a citation for operating an

uninsured motor vehicle.

June 30 Brigette F. Peterson, 34, Oregon, was issued a citation at 4:20 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Robert E. Doonan, 35, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Doonan was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 400 block of Franklin Street.

Vincent C. McLean, 32, Rockford, was issued a citation at 9:41 p.m. for failure to secure a child in a seat belt. This violation occurred in the 100 block of River Road.

Olivia L. Spooner, 18, Sterling, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. for driving while license suspended and was also issued a citation for illegal transportation/ possession of alcohol.

Three passengers, one male juvenile, age 15, of Oregon, was taken into limited custody for illegal possession of alcohol as a minor.

This juvenile was released into their parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

One female juvenile, age 15, of Sterling, was taken into limited custody for illegal possession of alcohol as a minor.

This juvenile was released into their parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

One female juvenile, age 17, of Sterling was taken into limited custody for illegal possession and consumption of alcohol as a minor. This juvenile was released into their parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

Spooner was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred in the lower Oregon Park East parking lot, located in the 200 block of N. River Road.

July 1 Valentina I. Lockhart, 46, Rockford, was issued citations at 8:58 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an

expired registration and no valid driver’s license. These violations occurred in the 400 block of S. Fourth Street.

July 2 Dennis C. Brady, Jr., 42, Oregon, was issued a citation at 1:15 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of Armstrong Street.

Adam J. Derocher, 36, DeKalb, was issued citations at 6 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred in the 1000 block of E. Illinois 64.

Philip K. Gaulrapp, 41, Polo, was issued a citation at 6:30 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

This violation occurred in the 500 block of Pines Road.

There were five verbal/

written warnings issued from June 26 through July 2.

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

General calls for service through dispatch June 26-July 2 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..............................5 Citizen Complaints.........16 Animal Complaint............2 Ordinance Violations........2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem....................5 Disturbance / Domestic.....2 Assist EMS / Other Department.............0 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...............2 Lockout Vehicle/ Building............................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line...................................1 Traffic Stops...................32 Civil Citation– Possession

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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.

Roger D. Patterson Jr., 42, Oregon, driving on suspended license, June 28, 2017 (June 4, 2017) dismissed.

Roger D. Patterson Jr., 42, Oregon, using unsafe tire/1 & 2 , June 28, 2017 (June 4, 2017) dismissed.

Brandon M. Johnson, 36, Oregon, leaving the scene, June 28, 2017 (Jan. 29, 2017) dismissed.

Brandon M. Johnson, 36, Oregon, improper traffic lane usage, June 28, 2017 (Jan. 29, 2017) dismissed.

Tyler R. Duschen, 17, Davis Junction, electronic

communications device, June 26, 2017 (April 30, 2017) $316.

Garrett A. Adkins, 17, Byron, failure to reduce speed, June 26, 2017 (May 14, 2017) $150.

Delaney K. Buisker, 16, Forreston, failure to give rightof-way at an intersection, June 28, 2017 (May 17, 2017) $170.

Dylan J. Joens, 23, Forreston, improper passing on the left, June 28, 2017 (May 16, 2017) $280.

Dustie D. Chapa, 28, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, June 26, 2017 (May 21, 2017) $120.

Marissa Leigh Ann Miller, 19, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, June 27, 2017 (May 27, 2017) $190.

Angelina M. Ballard, 45, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph above limit, June 26, 2017 (May 27, 2017) $170.

Grace E. Tarara, 16, Stillman Valley, operating uninsured motor vehicle, June 26, 2017 (May 30, 2017) dismissed.

Grace E. Tarara, 16, Stillman Valley, registration expiration/1 and 2, June 26, 2017 (May 30, 2017) dismissed.

Monica R. Holmstrom, 35, Davis Junction, operating uninsured motor vehicle, June 28, 2017 (May 28, 2017) dismissed.

John G. Bunger, age not given, Forreston, failure to reduce speed, June 28, 2017 (May 30, 2017) $306.

Keegan Loomis, 16, Byron, failure to stop for train or signal, June 26, 2017 (May 18, 2017) $200.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, June 28, 2017 (June 6, 2017) dismissed.

Carli D. Janecek, 19, Mt.

Morris, improper traffic lane usage, June 28, 2017 (June 6, 2017) $306.

Sarah E. Downs, 32, Monroe Center, driving 1114 mph above limit, June 27, 2017 (June 4, 2017) $170.

John P. Klemm, 63, Davis Junction, operating motor vehicle with registration suspended, June 28, 2017 (May 23, 2017) dismissed.

Cameron J. Ewing, 15, Byron, unlicensed, June 26, 2017 (June 1, 2017) $250.

Cameron J. Ewing, 15, Byron, operating ATV on public land without consent, June 26, 2017 (June 1, 2017) dismissed.

Kathleen M. Garcia, 50, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, June 28, 2017 (June 9, 2017) dismissed.

Brandon M. Johnson, 36, Oregon, DUI/BAC 0.08, June 28, 2017 (Jan. 29, 2017) $2,926.

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.

deed to Randy L. Yearton Jr., 6602 Mulford Rd., Monroe Township.

Heriberto Rivas and Susan A. Rivas, warranty deed to Manuel Anthony Maxwell and Heather Michelle Martin, 4020 E. Mockingbird Lane, Byron Township, $185,000.

Randy L. Yearton Jr., warranty deed to Randy L. Yearton Jr.. and Angela G. Ahrens, 6602 Mulford Rd., Monroe Township.

Jacob R. Grove, warranty deed to Brian T. Koeller, 115 W. Grant St., Marion Township, $95,000.

U.S. Bank as trustee of LSF9 Master Participation Trust, warranty deed to Marisol Lopez and Maria E. Garcia, 512 N. Eighth St., Flagg Township, $30,000.

Tamra B. Althoff, warranty deed to Joel C. Gerweck, 4923 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron Township, $176,000.

Nancy A. Zunker, warranty deed to Jacquelyn R. Miller, 7391 N. Oak Drive, Marion Township, $130,000.

Randy J. Koch and Tabitha N. Koch, warranty deed to Jory Dalsanto, 212

S. LaFayette St., Byron Township, $116,500.

Old River Hills LLC, warranty deed to Three Hammer Construction Inc., 1530 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township, $2,000.

Three Hammer Construction Inc., warranty deed to Alan C. Taylor and Kristin G. Taylor, 1530 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township, $255,442.

Robert Klemm and Debbie Klemm, warranty deed to Anthony Howe, 509 S. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $110,000.

David J. Wegener and Gerda L. Wegener, warranty deed to Chelsea L. Niquette, 425 E. Hill St., Mt. Morris Township, $66,000.

Wanda Estrada, warranty deed to Benjamin C. McKean, 306 W. Aplington St., Buffalo Township, $60,000.

Thomas Cousins and Janis Cousins Risse, warranty deed to Stephen J. Opalka and Beverly L. Opalka, 506 W. First St., Mt. Morris Township.

Herman Fredrick Bergner,

quit claim to Herman Fredrick Bergner and Barbara L. Bergner, island in Rock River, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Herman Fredrick Bergner, quit claim to Herman Fredrick Bergner and Barbara L. Bergner, island in Rock River, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Herman Fredrick Bergner, quit claim to Herman Fredrick Bergner and Barbara L. Bergner, County Farm Road, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Herman Fredrick Bergner, quit claim to Herman Fredrick Bergner and Barbara L. Bergner, McKenney’s Island Subdivision, OregonNashua Township.

Joan L. Wubbena, quit claim to Bradley T. Rusnak and Angela L. Rusnak, 12803 W. Town Line Rd., Forreston Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Sheriff’s deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 630 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris Township, $71,281.

June 23 Merle E. Bicksler and Sharon A. Bicksler, quit claim to Merle E. Bicksler and Sherrie A. Bicksler, 402 W. Third St., Leaf River Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Jill D. Conklin, Sheriff’s deed to Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, 6658 Midtown Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Paula Myers, quit claim to Ben R. Myers, 1967 S. Donaldson Rd., Eagle Point Township.

June 26 Angela Ahrens, quit claim to Randy L. Yearton Jr., 6602 Mulford Rd., Monroe Township.

James N. Keehn and Judith E. Keehn, warranty

Rural Scene These cattle found a small stream to their liking on Sunday afternoon south of Mt. Morris. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Property Transfers

June 27

Barbara A. Sandvik and Joan A. Adamson, warranty deed to Joan A. Adamson as trustee of the Joan A. Adamson Declaration of Trust and Barbara A. Sandvik as trustee of the Barbara A. Sandvik Declaration of Trust, 5154 N. Junction Rd., Scott Township.

Barbara A. Sandvik and Joan A. Adamson, warranty deed to Sandvik Family Farm LLC, farm land, Scott Township.

Douglas J. Bunger and Sharon J. Bunger, warranty deed to Christopher Smith and Kassandra Smith, 5467 S. Mill Pond Rd., Flagg Township, $134,500.

Richard K. Ohlinger and Linda L. Ohlinger, warranty deed to Robert J. Sandlin and Heather D. Sandlin, 1305 Brookside Drive, Flagg Township, $225,000.

June 28 Gregg S. Pettis, warranty deed to Andrew C. Bartelt, South Talbott Road, Eagle Point Township, $412,500.

John W. Kerr, warranty deed to Andrew K. Bush,

405 S. Ninth St., OregonNashua Township, $57,000.

David R. Drake and Linda M. Drake, warranty deed to Gregory A. Olson, 5686 N. Carole Court, Monroe Township, $157,000.

June 29 Michelle M. Whitman, warranty deed to Alex G. Elston, 1027 N. Eighth St., Flagg Township, $107,000.

Jeffrey S. Stiles, quit claim to Sandra L. Stiles, 5283 Harlan Drive, Flagg Township.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc., warranty deed to Richard Way and Patsy Ann Way, 1682 Warrenton Court, Byron Township.

Jake Grover and Brian L. Grover, quit claim to Jake Grover, 223 S. White Rock Rd., White Rock Township.

Chad A. Dickmann and Angela D. Dickmann, warranty deed to Bilesly Garcia, 212 W. Willis Ave., Flagg Township, $143,000.

Mable E. Toms, quit claim to Frederick W. Toms, 17236 W. Milledgeville Rd., Buffalo Township.

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Identify artifacts at the Byron Forest Preserve on Sat., July 8 The Byron Forest Preserve will have its fourth annual Archaeology Artifacts Identification Day on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, Byron.

The public is invited to talk to professional archaeologists about their own collections of points, prehistoric tools, pottery shards, fossils, animal bones and other items.

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Flintknapper to hold demonstrations on making arrowheads prehistoric tools and weapons through handson demonstrations at this interactive event.

Nationally known flintknapper Larry Kinsella will hold demonstrations of arrowhead and spearhead making techniques.

Kinsella has been teaching

flintknapping for more than 35 years.

He will provide all materials and safety equipment to teach beginning flintknapping, the art of making stone tools from flint.

The program is free program.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve at 815-234-8535 ext. 200 or visit www. byronforestpreserve.com.

Beef Producers The Ogle County Beef Producers sold ribeye steak sandwiches and brisket at the Let Freedom Ring festival on Sunday. Pictured, left to right, are workers Marian Baker, Megan Voss, Deb Pearson, Nancy Anderson, and Roberta McCauley.

Obituaries Vera J. Noffsinger Vera Jean (Nutt) Noffsinger, 86, Oregon died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her home.

She was born on Dec. 20, 1930 near Leaf River, the daughter of Henry E. and Marian N. (Beard) Nutt.

She graduated from Forreston High School in 1948.

Vera married Charles E. Noffsinger on March 18, 1956 in Forreston. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Oregon, where she taught Sunday School for 29 years to the 2 and 3 year-old children.

She loved to crochet and do scrap-booking.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Nutt, Oregon; sister-in-law, Dorothy Grover, Ashton; brothersin-law, Frank (Geraldine) Noffsinger, Byron, John (Wava) Nickerson, Morningview, Kentucky, and Earl Noffsinger, Riverside,

California, and several cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Charles; and infant sister, Doris Belle Nutt.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Oregon, with the Rev. Jered Cochran, pastor of the church, officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be at West Branch Cemetery, rural Polo.

A memorial fund is established for the First Baptist Church, Oregon.

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in-law, Betty Jean Ebert; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Also preceding Alice in death were her brothers, Lloyd, Floyd and Jesse Rowland; sister, Elva Earl; and special friend, Don Smith.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., preceded by visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.

Burial will be following the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon.

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Cheryl (Sherry) Saaijenga, Ocala, Florida; daughter, Marci Saaijenga-New; son, Douglas Saaijenga; daughter, Debrin Saaijenga; and granddaughter, Madison New. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo, followed by an 11:30 a.m. graveside service at Silver Creek Cemetery, German Valley.

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Alice R. Rebuck Alice Ruth Rebuck, 95, Polo, died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

Alice was born on Nov. 12, 1921 in Ogle County, the daughter of Ben and Etta (Girard) Rowland.

She married Earl Rebuck on March 7, 1937 in Rockford. He preceded her in death in 1945.

Alice worked for Kable News for more than 35 years.

Survivors include a brother, Robert (Margaret) Rowland, Freeport; a sister-

Roger L. Saaijenga Roger Lee Saaijenga, 71, Ocala, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017.

He was from Dixon and moved to Florida in 2007.

Roger achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army and retired after 26 years of service in 1988.

After “retirement,” he managed a regional branch of a national security firm before becoming an independent security contractor for many international and domestic projects.

Friends will remember Roger as gregarious and always ready with a story from his many adventures.

Survivors include his wife,

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

June 26 Chris Stanbery, 51, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference July 10.

Laquan Walker, 29, DeKalb, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer, status hearing July 14.

Timothy Dial, 32, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 4.

Graham Flinchum, 38, Ashton, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 3.

Jennifer Sims, 41, Mississippi, residential burglary, status hearing Aug. 17.

Alejandra Lozano-Ramos, 31, Belvidere, identity theft, status hearing Aug. 16.

Ashley Jones, 26, Rochelle, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, jury status call Aug. 17.

Jacob Chamberlin, 22, Oregon, theft, jury status call July 20.

Ricardo Castillo, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, jury trial July 18.

Sammy Silvas, 38, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sex abuse, status hearing July 12.

Tyrone Rogers, 31, DeKalb, violation of a bail bond, plea status hearing Aug. 24.

revoked, jury status call July 13.

Thomas Parks, 31, Byron, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, status hearing July 20.

Nicholas Leight, 21, Rockford, pleaded guilty to attempted disorderly conduct.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 12 months conditional discharge and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $937.

A count of disorderly conduct was dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

June 28 Jeremy Masterman, 45, Rochelle, two counts of domestic battery, status hearing July 14.

Jose Estrada-Maldonado, 38, Aurora, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 16.

Nickalas Hughes, 30, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 8.

Robert Disch, 46, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 4.

Daniel Raimondi, 45, Tinley Park, forgery,pretrial conference, July 10.

Skylar McBride, 39, Mt. Morris, child pornography, obstructing justice, status hearing Aug. 17.

Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing July 13.

June 29 John Hayer, 21, Madison, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing

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June 30 Nestor Cordero, 55, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing July 12.

Nathan Merritt, 36, homeless, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, preliminary hearing July 12.

Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to Elude, driving while license revoked, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing July 14.

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Jerry Carter, 56, Oregon, driving while license revoked, status hearing Aug. 17.

Clifton Clemons, 31, Aurora, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting, obstructing, attempted aggravated battery, battery, jury trial July 18.

Carl Geier, Jr., 46, Iowa, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Aug. 17.

Jerime Kuhlemier, 36, Freeport, aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 17.

William Anderson, 20, Madison, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 18.

Brittanie Bonnivier, 22, Madison, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 18 Keegan Akers, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Aug. 3.

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C lassified a dvertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Kraig A. Starkweather; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16CH 00072 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 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 8/11/17 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 24-28-103-001 Improved with Single Family Home

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 August 11, 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.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11073 Lincoln Lane Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 1416-11616.

July 6, 13 & 20 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 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 Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 16-02778#6-02778

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 9, 2016, Sheriff of Ogle County will on August 11, 2017, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) IN THE VILLAGE OF LEAF RIVER. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS ON PAGE 2 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-36-251-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 East 2nd Street Leaf River, IL 61047 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $88,571.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

STEVE L CHRISTENSEN, II; NICHOLE CHRISTENSEN A/K/A NICHOLE M CHRISTENSEN, DEFENDANTS. 16CH 41 101 EAST 2ND STREET LEAF RIVER, IL 61047 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 9, 2016, Sheriff of Ogle County will on August 11, 2017, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 101 East 2nd Street Leaf River, IL 61047

The Judgment amount was $88,571.06.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 255523

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Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 255523 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

June 29, July 6 & 13 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 8/11/17 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 SIXTEEN (16) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHILDERS ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1963 IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 19 AS DOCUMENT NO. 359865 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN SAID COUNTY; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-28-103-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11073 Lincoln Lane Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11616.

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 August 11, 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:

P.I.N. 08-27-260-002

Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1.5 CAR GARAGE.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

TAX NO. 03-36-251-008

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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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).

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

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

DEFENDANTS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PLAINTIFF, VS.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

Kraig A. Starkweather; et. al.

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.

PLAINTIFF, VS.

16CH 41 101 EAST 2ND STREET LEAF RIVER, IL 61047

PLAINTIFF Vs.

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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT,

DEFENDANTS.

U.S. Bank National Association

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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT,

STEVE L CHRISTENSEN, II; NICHOLE CHRISTENSEN A/K/A NICHOLE M CHRISTENSEN,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

June 29, July 6 & 13 2017

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 Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 16-02778#6-02778

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Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filedwith the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 17 TX 12 The Property is located at: 310 W. North St., Polo, IL Permanent Index Number: 14-09-382-004 Said Property was sold on 11/6/2014 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2013.

The period of redemption will expire on 11/2/2017. On 12/21/17 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00042 TO:Rebecca J. Baxter Gary Dyer Spouse of Rebecca J. Baxter Occupant Village of Mt. Morris Joseph Rowe

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 17 TX 11 The Property is located at: 314 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, IL Permanent Index Number: 08-26-376011 Said Property was sold on 11/6/2014 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2013.

The period of redemption will expire on 11/2/2017. On 12/21/17 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 17 TX 10 The Property is located at: 100 N. Main St., Baileyville, IL Permanent Index Number: 02-05-232008 Said Property was sold on 11/6/2014 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2013.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00162 TO: Randall S. Chesley Spouse of Randall S. Chesley Occupant Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 17 TX 13 The Property is located at:5394 S. Mill Pond Rd., Rochelle, IL

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Permanent Index Number: 24-16-277-021 Said Property was sold on 11/6/2014 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2013.

The period of redemption will expire on 11/2/2017. On 12/21/17 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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Publication Notice Change in Certificate of Ownership of Business Public notice is hereby given that on March 22, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the Ogle County Clerk concerning the business known as: Cora Belle located at: 7 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 which certificate sets fourth the following changes in the operation thereof: Ceased doing business as Cora Belle Dated: 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00173 TO:Kimberly D. Durbin Spouse of Kimberly D. Durbin Occupant Concord Towers Condominium Association Internal Revenue Service United States Attorney General United States Attorney David Durbin Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property;Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of OGLE County, Ill. as Case No. 17 TX 14 The Property is located at:523 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle, IL Permanent Index Number: 24-24-126-024 Said Property was sold on 11/6/2014 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2013.

The period of redemption will expire on 11/2/2017. On 12/21/17 at 09:00 am the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner July 6, 13 & 20 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Carter E. DeJesus, a minor Case No: 2017 JA 20 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Any it may concern, address unknown, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on June 8, 2017, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA A. Switzer in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Carter E. DeJesus, a minor” and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on August 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Status hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointments of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered.

Dated this 21st day of June, 2017 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Ld Deputy Clerk July 6, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Weston Steinke, a minor Case No: 2017 JA 7 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Greg Boyer, 1121 White Ave. Beloit, WI. 53511, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on March 31, 2017, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA A. Switzer in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Weston Steinke, a minor” and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on July 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Disposition Hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointments of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered.

Dated this 21st day of June, 2017 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Ld Deputy Clerk July 6, 2017

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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION Ogle County Classifieds is a great locations to place your Real Estate ad.

Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 Now!

510-508-3894

New Positions Available!!

• Full-Time • Full Benefits • All Shifts

Assemblers, Welder, Machine Operators, Parts Cleaners, Material Handler positions available.

Seeking motivated, dependable individuals. Training will be provided for all skill levels.

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. Providing career oportunities since 1898

1333 S. Daysville Road Oregon, IL 61061

Check us out on Facebook and www.etnyre.com

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

FAX

1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING 2BR, $440 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

WANT TO BUY 795

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

ROCK FALLS 3-4 BR, Big Family room, Why Rent?™ $698/mo.

815-878-7399 Rocket homes™ Cute 3BR, 2 car garage, 402 W. 20th St., Tired of Renting? $598/mo.

815-878-7399

NEW TODAY Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage.

C/A. All applcs. includes W/D. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry, no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec. dep.

630-902-1060

NEW TODAY Move Now! 22377 P-Town Rd., 1 floor house w/ newer kitchen , bath, great room, 2 possibly 3, BR, 1 BA $950/mo.

Includes heat, mowing, plowing, no pets, 815-213-0164

STERLING NEW TODAY Live-In Personal Assistant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for nights worked in Sterling.

Refs. required.

510-508-3894

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT

OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

815 626 5365

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WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

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.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

ROCK FALLS

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

SM-ST17041-1228

AUCTIONS

615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

TWO DAY GUN AUCTION July 15th - 16th 9AM 2601 Lake Land Blvd,. Mattoon, IL 950+ GUNS Ammo, reloading, knives, scopes, MORE! Details, Photos, Bid Online: www.bauerauc tion.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

LAWN MOWERS

779

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Approx/ 4 partial skids of Pavloc “River Crest” wall system. 3 slate & 1 buff. $500 for all 815-288-1137 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 Klipsch Chorus II oak finish speakers $500-Firm. Call 815-994-3900 Pool Heater; natural gas, 150K BTU 2.5 yrs old. Never used $975 obo 815-757-5400 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

CLASSIC CARS

904

1950 2 Dr. Plymouth Coupe, 3 speed, all original, runs & drives good, less then 50,000 mile, $12,000 Text or leave message 815-441-8724 1965 Chevy Impala A very good original 64K mi, $9,800 or 815-994-8831 815-288-6294

AUTOMOBILES

905

1987 Honda Helix fully loaded.

Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., 815-440black 4621 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine.

Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 2001 Dodge Stranew tires, tus, many new parts $700 Call 815-6311480 2001 Lincoln Exc. Cond. 145 K mi. $3,000 OBO. 815-625-9296 2003 Hyundai Elantra 79K, Black w/cloth $1500OBO Call 815-994-3900 leave message.

2007 Monte Carlo SS, 62,000 miles $10,500/OBO 815leave 288-8007 message.

2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 2011 Equinox, 67,238 mi., good tires, $12,000/obo 815-631-7070 2012 Nissan juke sl, awd, 98,400 miles, all options including sunroof, leather, heated, seats, navigation, turbo charge, new brakes, $9,700 815-973-3677 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

909

NEW TODAY 15hp Lawn Tractor, 42” deck 7 speed, runs good, new battery, $350 815-625-1606 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger.

Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger.

Low hrs. Like new. $1,500. OBO 815-631-6678

2005 Cadillac SRX looks great, high mi., well maintained, $2400 815626-8146

TRUCKS

910

2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

TRUCKS

A1

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910

97 Ford Ranger Pickup 122K. 4 cyl, 5 speed. AC & Disc Player $1900 815-440-0665

4X4S

912

1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1100 OBO 815-440-6233

MOTORCYCLES

935

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.

1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome.

Asking $8,000 815-537-2749

Sudoku!

Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, July 6, 2017, Page B10

1100 N. Galena Ave

815-288-4455 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1lt

2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1lt

xpf066

XPF068

2015 Chevrolet malibu 2lt

2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited LTZ

cyh232a

xpg078

$11,906 $12,958 $14,995 $16,995 2013 Buick Encore Leather

XPD073

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1lt

CYH162A

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT

2016 Chevrolet Traverse 1lt

XPG071

XPG079

$18,625 $18,995 $20,295 $26,952 2011 Chevrolet Equinox ltz

CYH159b

1993 Chevrolet Corvette Base

XTG492a1

2012 Honda Civic EX-L

CYH190aw

2015 Nissan Versa 1.6 S

IPF818

2011 Chevrolet Traverse 2lt

JH036AY

$10,995 $10,995 $11,995 $11,997 $11,999 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1lt

CYH197B

2014 Toyota Corolla S

XPE069

2014 Honda Civic lx

XPE072

2012 Buick Lacrosse Premium XPC076

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

CH011AW

$12,451 $13,287 $13,419 $13,994 $13,995 2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury

XTG492a

2011 Toyota Camry SE

TH229AS

2011 Toyota Venza Base

TH324AP

2012 Chevrolet Traverse 1lt

CYH209A

2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i

TH240DG

$13,995 $13,995 $13,995 $14,995 $14,995 2016 Ford Escape SE

XPG074

2015 Ford Fusion SE

JH051AV

2007 GMC SIerra 1500 CLassic CYH202B1

2015 Ford Fusion SE

VPF284

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT

NH044AJ

$15,231 $15,795 $16,995 $15,995 $15,995 2012 Chevrolet SIlverado 1500

CYH041A

2012 Lexus ES 350

KH046A

2003 CHevrolet Silverado 2500HD

CYH153a

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

CYH225a

2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE

TH273AS

$16,995 $16,995 $16,995 $17,995 $18,198 2015 Toyota Camry XSE

NH111AT

2013 Chrysler Town & Country l

Ch036AV

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

CYJ018A

2006 Dodge RAM Pickup 2500 st

GH099B

2011 Chevrolet SIlverado 1500 LT

GH043A

$18,298 $19,535 $16,995 $20,995 $21,174 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

NH150AW

2014 Cadillac XTS Premium

KH052A

2014 Nissan Murano SV

IPE928

2016 Chevrolet Traverse 1lt

XPG081

2012 GMC Acadia Denali

GH092A

$21,995 $22,995 $22,995 $26,494 $26,995 *All prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Dealer not liable for errors.