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Butterfly Festival

County Fair

Free Concert

Search for butterflies at Elkhorn Creek during the Butterfly Festival July 29. A6

Plenty of family fun at the 2017 Ogle County Fair Aug. 2-6. A7

The Tom Sharpe Ensemble performs Friday, and Miles Beske will direct the Kable Band. A8,9

Council joins economic development plan

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Polo City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to join in a countywide effort to promote economic development.

The council approved spending $200 to $400 monthly to join the Ogle County Board and other municipalities in entering into an economic development services contract with HopkinsManheim Solutions, Inc. “I think it’s a no-brainer. I

think we should do it,” said alderman Phil Peterson.

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 contract runs for 18 months but will be evaluated in six months.

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 other municipal boards are also considering the plan.

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

Once the municipalities are on board, private businesses will be asked to participate.

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

Greg Cross, representing the Polo Economic Development Corp., told the Polo City Council

July 3 that the two-mile spur from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to the Bocker Ruff grain terminal could entice other industries to locate nearby.

Cross told the council that hiring the consultants fits in with ongoing efforts to attract industries and other businesses to Polo.

He said the area surrounding the rail spur would be desirable to be part of the LeeOgle Enterprise Zone, if affected property owners are winning to sell.

Access to the rail spur

offers opportunities for grants and tax benefits for the businesses that locate within it.

Tax benefits include abatement of sales tax during construction and property tax abatement for a specified length of time.

In other business Monday evening, the council approved the demolition of a house belonging to Hilda Reeder at 211 S. Congress Ave. and accepted a bid of $6,180 from Bocker Excavating to do the work.

Bocker was the lowest of three bidders.

County Board considers legal action over jail

Shrouded in mystery No word on when work on Black Hawk will resume

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Oregon City Council could face a lawsuit in the wake of its recent decision not to grant the Ogle County Board’s request to close a block of South Sixth Street.

The county board decided Tuesday evening to make one more try at getting the city council to see it their way.

After a 35-minute closed session, county board chairman Kim Gouker said the board will send a formal offer to the city council for negotiations to revisit its June 27 decision.

The street vacation would have allowed the proposed new jail to connect to the judicial center across what is now the 100 block of South Sixth.

If that fails, Gouker said

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Despite the recent passage of a state budget, Ogle County’s most famous and favorite landmark remains shrouded in black plastic and uncertainty.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director of Communications Ed Cross said last week that funding for repairs to the Black Hawk Statue is being evaluated.

“As far as I know nothing has changed,” Cross said on July 13.

The long-standing state budget impasse side-tracked the much-needed repairs to the surface of the 106-yearold concrete monument at Lowden State Park near Oregon.

State Rep. Tom Demmer said in April that a $350,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that was earmarked for the statue repairs couldn’t be released until the General Assembly passed budget legislation.

Although that happened earlier this month, the statue, which is under the IDNR’s authority, remains encased in black plastic put there last November to protect it from further damage.

Created by sculptor Laredo Taft in 1910 as a tribute to Native Americans, the statue stands on a 125-foot bluff overlooking the Rock River and draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911.

Taft called his monument “The Eternal Indian,” but it has been known as Black Hawk from the start, in memory of the Sauk medicine man and warrior who frequented this area before his people were driven west in the 1830s by European settlers and the U.S. Army.

The Black Hawk statue has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2009.

Over the years, despite numerous repair efforts, parts of the statue have crumbled and fallen off. Winter weather has been especially devastating.

Last November, a team from Quality Restorations, Inc., Wood Dale, spent three days wrapping the 50-foot concrete monument in 12 millimeter thick dual-layered polyethylene, padded underneath with blankets, and

north of the city would be a strong incentive for industries to locate nearby, he said.

Alderman Randy Schoon said Monday that economic development consultants at one meeting he attended called the rail spur “a diamond in the rough.”

Cross gave city council members a map showing 274 acres north of Polo proposed as part of the Enterprise Zone.

The designated area included the grain terminal as well as adjoining property.

An Enterprise Zone

the county will likely take legal action.

The board also engaged Montana & Welch, Palos Heights, a law firm specializing in local government law, as special counsel through the state’s attorney’s office.

According to a statement released by Gouker after the meeting, “The Montana & Welch law firm was contacted a couple weeks ago to review possible legal remedies, after several options were viewed to construct the new county Jail without vacating Sixth Street, and it was determined that all options were more costly and provided less public safety than the original plan developed by the Long Range Planning Committee.”

Gouker said he does not yet know what the lawyer’s fees will be.

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Judge continues bond for Polo man A black plastic tarp shrouds the Black Hawk Statue in Oregon. Repairs to the statue are on hold due to state funding issues despite the recent passage of a state budget. Photo by Chris Johnson

tied on tight with a half-mile of elastic rope.

The durable black plastic used to cover the statue is designed to keep out moisture, protecting the surface from further damage from the cold and freezing and thawing.

The blankets underneath are wrapped around the shoulders and arms to further protect them and to keep their sharp edges from cutting the plastic.

This was the third winter the statue has spent under wraps.

For the previous two winters it was encased in a scaffolding covered with green mesh, put in place by then conservator Andrzej Dajnowski from Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Forest Park.

That repair project, funded by the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, ground to a halt in early 2016 because of the state budget woes and a clash

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between Dajnowski and project engineer Amy Lamb Woods over how the repairs should be made.

Dajnowski eventually withdrew from the project.

Nine years ago a Sterling couple, Frank and the late Cherron Rausa, formed the Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, a non-profit organization with the purpose of developing a plan and raising funds to have the statue repaired.

Through the Rausas’ efforts, more than $750,000 of the estimated $900,000 needed was raised through fundraisers, private donations, and the $350,000 grant to the IDNR from the DCEO. Much of that money was depleted by red tape and other delays in starting the actual repairs.

The fund is kept with the Illinois Conservation Foundation, an agency that supports IDNR programs.

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By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com An Ogle County judge denied a bond reduction for a Polo man charged with the aggravated battery of a month and one-half-old baby.

Judge John B. Roe continued the bond for Ian C. Green, 23, at $200,000 July 14 despite a motion from public defender Dennis Riley to cut it in half.

Assistant State’s Attorney Ann Switzer objected to the bond reduction, telling Roe she had not received enough information about Green’s criminal history in the pretrial report.

Roe agreed that the bond should remain at $200,000 and ordered the Probation Department to provide more information so that the bond amount can be addressed at

Ian C. Green

Green’s next hearing on July 26.

Green was arrested June 7 after Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies, along with Dixon police, responded to KSB Hospital, Dixon, where the infant was being treated for a broken right arm.

Further investigation indicated the child had eight broken bones in various stages of healing, and that the Turn to A2

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Church plans fundraiser supper for Sat. July 29 Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St., Polo, will host a dinner on Saturday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. to raise money for its ongoing accessibility project.

The menu for the Moving On Up Elevator Fundraiser will include pulled pork, salads, sweet corn, and ice cream.

This artist rendering shows the proposed Ogle County Jail. The Oregon City Council has insufficient yes votes to grant the closure of Sixth Street to allow the Judicial Center and jail to be connected.

Officials hope to negotiate From A1 “We’re hoping that the cost will be minimal with our extension of the olive branch,” he said.

“This possible legal action is by far our least desirable option, but every change and adaption to the original plan caused more intrusion on the neighbor’s property, offered far less guarantee of public safety, was more costly to build and created more inefficiency in the operation of our judicial system,” Gouker said. “As this is our least desirable option, we felt it more prudent to begin with discussion of an agreement, rather than directly engaging in costly and time-consuming legal action.”

Gouker said the county has always had a good relationship with the city and he hopes the situation will not go to court.

“I hope we don’t get there,” he said. “We’ve always had a very good working relationship with the City of Oregon, and we were very pleased that, even though we did not achieve the supermajority to authorize the vacation of Sixth Street, that a majority of the Oregon City Council did see the positive merits of the plan, and supported our request.”

Three of the five city council members voted June 27 to grant the county’s request to vacate the street.

However, according to state

“This possible legal action is by far our least desirable option,” — Kim Gouker, County Board Chairman statute, a super majority of four votes was required for the measure to pass.

Mayor Ken Williams and commissioners Terry Schuster and Kurt Wilson voted yes, but commissioners Jim Barnes and Tom Izer voted no.

“For the most part, the city council was very professional in their Planning Commission and city council processes, and conducted very fair hearings and proceedings,” Gouker said. “Unfortunately, two of the city council members chose to make their decisions prematurely, and for political reasons, rather than fulfilling their legal, fiduciary responsibilities to review this process objectively. Those actions are what has brought us to this point where possible legal action may be the only solution.”

Williams said Tuesday evening that he preferred not to comment on the county board’s decision because he did not attend Tuesday’s county board meeting and had not yet seen the press release.

“I don’t really have any comment until after they contact us,” Williams said.

“Then I will pass it along to the city council and our city

attorney.”

Ogle County Long Range Planning Chairman Don Griffin said he, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Gouker,and county board vice chairman John Finfrock looked at jail design alternatives immediately after the city council’s June 27 rejection of their request.

The options considered included “moving the building footprint out of the Sixth Street right-ofway, reconfiguring it to fit within the necessary property setbacks, and even explored both a second story walkway for inmates over Sixth Street from the Jail to the Judicial Center, as well as a tunnel walkway under Sixth Street,” Griffin said.

“The reconfiguration made the building more inefficient, and therefore more costly to operate. The above ground and underground walkways added $1.5 to $2 million to the project cost, for a building that was more inefficient.”

In a related matter, the board hired the law firm of IceMiller LLP, Chicago, to serve as bond counsel for borrowing the $25-$28 million estimated to build the jail.

Polo Police Report Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh released the following information on July 17.

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911 Hang Up................ 2 Traffic Stop.................. 10 Possession Drug Paraphernalia................... 1 Criminal Investigation.. 2

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The accessibility project is being done in two phases.

Phase 1, now completed, was to eliminate the steps on the west side of the church by bringing in fill dirt and raising the grade, plus putting in handicapped parking on that side.

People can now park on the west side and get to the main level of the church without climbing any stairs.

The second phase, planned for 2018, is to put an elevator inside the building to allow people access to the lower level where the fellowship hall and Polo Area Preschool are located.

Vorthman to speak July 30 The German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., will be open on Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

At 1 p.m., Marlene

Vorthman, retired Freeport High School speech teacher who has visited Germany five times searching for family members, will speak about “East Friesen Then &

Now.” Jan Hagel (a German cookie) and tea will be served. No admission will be charged but donations are appreciated.

Gouda Girls at Farmer’s Market The Gouda Girls food truck from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will make a premiere appearance at the Mt. Morris Community Farmer’s Market on Friday, July 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.

They are the 2017 winners of the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship held in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

This “curbside comfort” food truck appears all over Milwaukee including at Farmers Markets, corporate events, weekly at Chill on the Hill (like Mt. Morris Friday

night jamboree), Food Truck Safari at the Milwaukee Zoo, and many other events.

They are listed in “Thrillist: 50 things you need to eat in Milwaukee before you die” and have been featured on Wisconsin Foodie, Around the Corner with John McGivern, and Discover Wisconsin.

“Katherine and Tina serve up the most delicious mac and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other gourmet cheese foods. We are lucky to have them coming to Mt. Morris,” said Jan Hough,

a regular vendor at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market.

Come July 21, experience some real Wisconsin cheese goodies, and shop the weekly market of vendors offerings including baked goods, local maple syrup products, plants, handmade jewelry, produce in season, jams and jellies, hand sewn and crafted items, and more.

Stay for the free Friday night concert at 7 p.m., one block south at the historic Reckmeyer Band Shell.

Bus trip to Farm Progress Show The Ogle County Farm Bureau will sponsor a bus trip to the Farm Progress Show.

The bus departs on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 a.m. from the Ogle County Farm Bureau Building, Oregon.

The cost is $45 per person, which includes the deluxe motorcoach transportation

and show admission ticket.

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The Farm Progress Show, held Aug. 29-31 in Decatur, is the nation’s largest outdoor farm event and annually hosts more than 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines

and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services.

The three-day event provides an unparalleled learning opportunity for producers to keep up-to-date on the newest ag equipment, products, services and technologies.

Green remains at county jail From A1 injuries had been received at a Polo residence.

According to the information read in court Friday, the incident occurred on July 5 at 402 E. King St., where Green was living.

Roe granted Green’s request for a public defender and appointed Riley to represent him at Friday’s hearing via closed circuit TV. Public defender Kathleen Isley was appointed to represent Green at future

court appearances.

Green remains in the Ogle County Jail.

Aggravated battery of a child is a Class X felony and carries a mandatory sentence of six to 30 years in state prison.

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

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

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Old maps shows Aplington house with different porch

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society I have gotten more information on the National Register process and how it applied to us.

The early maps are called Sanborn maps. Perhaps done

by Mr. Sanborn since we had that name in our community.

We are to get a copy of them and I will be glad to see them. I do not know what dates they were or how often they were made but they are available from the state.

The Sanborn maps showed the porch of Aplington’s time to be much different than the porch Polo restored in the 1970s.

So that original porch had been long gone and perhaps changed by Aplington himself.

When the columns or porch posts were given away to Dixon during the 1970s the house at that point had no historic significance.

So the removal of the

columns did not adversely affect the overall appearance as an example of upright gable and wing architecture with Greek Revival influence.

At least that is how it was presented to the board. I think they were being very kind to us.

Evidently what was put there blends in very nicely with the flavor of Greek Revival architecture of the house.

Many times the removal of the columns precludes placing a house on the register.

We were just very lucky.

Maybe the Zenas Aplington gods were with us on that one.

When it came to the windows, we replaced them with windows that were quite similar to what existed at that time.

So the windows with little panes while not there previously fit in fine.

Zenas just did not happen to use that kind but they

I think if Zenas would come looking for his house, he might have a bit of difficulty picking it out.

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Church in 1942.

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This will make a nice addition to our military museum and will soon go in the showcase.

Paul’s daughter Kim Murphy sent this to us to be placed in our showcase.

Also on the table today was a small statue of Abraham Lincoln and that will be taken up to Aplington House to be placed in one of the rooms.

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Polo’s founder Zenas Aplington lived at this home on South Franklin Avenue.

would have been available if he had wanted them.

Had we restored the house with vinyl windows, it would have been a different story and would not have been acceptable.

I remember the story of

Abraham Lincoln and his home in Springfield.

It was a story and a half house and while Lincoln was gone for several weeks Mary had carpenters come in for some work.

She had them make the

house into a full two-story home.

When Lincoln came home he walked up and down the block looking for his house.

The neighbors soon pointed out his home that had been changed dramatically.

Forreston’s Hometown Days features family fun

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Forreston’s Hometown Days this weekend is all about family fun.

“This year we’re featuring several new things that are family-oriented, such as the movie in the park on Friday night, and on Saturday there’s many more activities going on,” said Gene Green, president of the Forreston Area Business Association,

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak This has been a most beautiful weekend, all thanks to the Creator.

Birds of all colors have been finding their way to my home.

They remind me that if God takes such special care of the birds, I know He will take care of me.

Because He loves us, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, I had the honor of greeting our church family.

Our new transitional minister, Rev. Charlotte Hoppe, has returned from General Assembly.

We are so glad to have her back with us. She is settling into her new home and church family very nicely.

After church, I attended the quarterly board meeting.

Our church may be small and we are determined to move forward with lots of work ahead us.

That is one of the lessons

which sponsors the festival.

Events begin Friday, July 21 with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 5:30 p.m. at Warnken Park, followed by a 5K Fun Run and Walk at 6 p.m.

Bingo will be played and the Forreston Mutual Relay 4 Life Team will serve food from 6 to 8 p.m. in the downtown beer garden.

The movie in the park will be “The Sandlot” at 8 p.m. at Memorial Park.

The beer garden will host karaoke from 8:30 to 11:30

p.m., which is open only to those 21 and older.

Green said community has pitched in to put on the festival.

“It’s a true community effort,” he said. “Every service organization in town is involved.”

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will start off Saturday’s activities beginning at 8 a.m. at the outside courts at the high school.

Most activities will take place at Memorial Park,

including a craft and vendor show from 8 am to 4 p.m., Forreston FFA tractor show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Faith Lutheran Church’s bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon.

Close to the park, behind the grade school, the Forreston Fire Department will demonstrate vehicle extrication at 10 a.m.

Up the street, Green’s Motors will host a Relay for Life car wash from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Other events at Memorial

Park include a Bouncy House and obstacle course, Forreston Lions Club cheese sale, and a petting zoo, all from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Christina’s Bakery will sponsor a pie-eating contest at 1 p.m., and Mimmo’s will sponsor a spaghetti-eating contest at 1:30 p.m., also at Memorial Park.

The Lion’s Club will serve pork chops and Drake’s sweet corn from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire station.

Karoake by Shawn Loomis

is slated for 5 to 8 p.m. in the beer garden.

Sunset Strip will entertain from 9 p.m. to midnight at the beer garden, and that event is open only to those 21 and older.

A community breakfast and church service will wrap up the festival on Sunday.

Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the fire station.

The community church service begins at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Park.

we are learning from Charlotte.

This past Saturday evening, our church group had a fun night out with dinner and a play.

We traveled to Mt. Carroll for dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, our group went to the Timberlake production of “Scapino.”

Our group enjoyed the many laughs during the outrageous comedy set in Naples, Italy.

I joined in the fun with Don and Vicki Hay, Rev. Charlotte Hoppe, Roger Gilbert, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Brian Toms, and Robert Toms.

Roger Gilbert and his grandson, William, also attended Sunday Services.

Will is spending the week with Phil and Deb Ohlwine. Already, Will has been learning about life on the farm, including picking fresh blackberries.

This past Tuesday

evening, our walking club met at my house for our weekly visit and walk around the neighborhood.

Lisa Coffman and Suzanne Sorenson joined me as we took a different path, seeing a different side of Polo.

Our walking club met again on Thursday. While I usually don’t join the group on Thursday, they were finishing their walk at my house as I pulled into my driveway.

Gina Cole and Lisa Coffman took a new route with Suzanne Sorenson catching up at the end.

I spent some time on Saturday cleaning up my front lawn. I trimmed the out-of-control rose bushes, pulled lots of weeds, and raked up the mess.

In my efforts to clean up the mess, I upset a few insects and forced a toad to relocate.

When I finished, a robin landed just inches from the

end of my rake, facing me, as if to start a conversation.

I am not sure God’s creatures understand that sometimes you have to trim away the bad to help bring out the good.

Cleaning out the dead branches and overpowering weeds will allow the beauty of the flowers to shine through.

The same happens in our lives. As we clean away the

bad habits and hurt feelings, we let love and mercy bloom.

God is the great Gardener.

He helps each of us bear the good fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Just like with the weeds and dead branches of my front yard, we need help to clear away whatever blocks the growth of joy, peace, patience, kindness, love, goodness, and self-control.

It is hard to make a change

at any time of our lives. It is good to know that we are in great hands.

Our God is very skillful at helping us every step of the way.

I hope to see you next Sunday at our church in the country.

Come and meet our new pastor, Charlotte, and get to know our church family.

There is room in our family for you.

Simple.

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

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Rock River Center board member and volunteer Teresa Brown along with Tom Goral display one of the quilts that was auctioned off during the center’s picnic fundraiser on July 15. Photo by Earleen HInton

RRC holds annual dinner and auction The Rock River Center in Oregon held its summer fundraiser on July 15.

The event included food, a silent and live auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

A partial list of the live auction items included fresh fruit pies, packages of prepared ribs, sausage, a four-seater Cessna airplane ride, a medallion pattern trapunto quilt, and a hand-painted chess set in a handmade chess board box.

For more information about the Rock Rinver Center, call 815-732-3252.

Janie LaPage, Mt. Morris, and her daughter Diann Burton, Wauconda, check out some of the live auction items up for sale during the Rock River Center’s picnic fundraiser on July 15. Photo by Earleen HInton

that he is the real Santa Claus.

Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas.

Written by Meredith Wilson, the creator of “The Music Man,” this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale.

Join us for seating in the

first, second and third rows.

The cost is $95 for members and $100 for nonmembers (this includes round trip transportation, show, meal, tax and gratuity).

The reservation and payment deadline is Sept. 15.

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

To sign up for the trip, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252.

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

July 7 Beau J. Anderson and Lindsey M. Demlow, both of Naperville.

Jonathon Z. Kincaide and Jaclynn D. Keith, both of Monroe Center.

Christopher J. Simon and Bethany A. Zornow, both of Lake in the Hills.

Nicholas T. Ferry, Yorkville, and Katrina B. Niewinski, Morris.

Matthew M. Beach and

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Make a snowman Saturday July 29.

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Participants will make their own wooden snowman and have refreshments.

This sturdy snowman will have each child’s unique artistic touches and become a holiday decoration to

treasure for years to come.

The class including all supplies costs $20. Register by calling 815-732-2499.

This month’s Girls Night Out class is Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m., and the project is painted wine glasses.

The cost of this class is $30 and this includes all supplies, refreshments, and wine.

Register by calling 815732-2499.

The Shed, 131 N. Third St. in downtown Oregon, is a full- functioning workshop and bereavement center.

Volunteers for The Shed repurpose furniture and create new items that are sold and the proceeds benefit hospice.

Check out the Facebook page (The Serenity Shed) for up to date information and to see the unique items that are for sale.

OHS Class of 1997 reunion

Trip to see Miracle on 34th Street The Rock River Center is offered a change to see “Miracle on 34th Street” on Nov. 2, at the Fireside Theatre, in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Based on the beloved Christmas movie, “Miracle on 34th Street” is a big brassy Broadway musical with heart.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa.

Enter Kris Kringle—a sweet and jolly old man who claims

Looking for a fun and cool place to spend some time this summer? Stop by The Serenity Shed in downtown Oregon.

This unique facility is a full-functioning workshop and bereavement center operated by Serenity Hospice.

The Shed is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spend some time volunteering, take a class, or shop.

The Shed has a showroom full of unique, one-of-a kind pieces of furniture, art by local artists, and handmade crafts. All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice, which is not-for-profit.

The Shed will host a Christmas in July class on Saturday, July 29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for kids ages 6-12.

Christine M. Ridens, both of Mt. Morris.

Bradley R. Bauman and Danielle J. Stith, both of Rockford.

July 10 Bryan J. Taylor, Batavia, and Maria E. Gommel, Malta.

Douglas E. Ehrenhaft and Tonya M. Pitrof, both of Brookfield.

Cory A. Thompson and Hillary C. Rosher, both of Rochelle.

Jacob M. Robertson, Machesney Park, and Jalyn M. Barnes, Loves Park.

Jason M. Benyo and Heather M. Becker, both of Byron.

The Oregon High School Class of 1997 will hold it 20th reunion on Oct. 7.

The class reunion committee is looking for classmates.

For more information or to leave for address, email or text either Andrea Rausch at arausch03@gmail. com or 815-266-1646 or Heather Barcai-Mowry at

hjbarcaimowry4@hotmail. com or 815-703-5458.

The committee has also created an OHS Class of 97 Facebook Group. Cheers to 20 years!

Gardeners visit forest preserve The Ogle County Master Gardener’s enjoyed an educational tour of the Byron Forest Preserve District’s Keller Educational Center and Jarrett Prairie Center.

A warm thank you to Mark Herman, Education Superintendent, for the insightful tour.

After the tour, the University of Illinois Master Gardeners gathered for a delicious potluck dinner, social and a game-show style Q/A on garden related topics.

Questions such as: The part of the stamen that contains pollen is called the: A. anther, B. pistil, C. style, D. calyx If you answered A. anther, you are correct!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about gardening?

Are you looking for an

The Ogle County Master Gardeners enjoyed an educational tour of the Byron Forest Preserve District’s Keller Educational Center and Jarrett Prairie Center.

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opportunity to volunteer in your community?

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener 2017 Training will be held in Belvidere, Fridays, Sept. 8 – Nov. 17.

For more details, call Liz Sosa, U of I Extension

Program Coordinator at 815732-2191 or wmail Sosa6@ illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Oregon Extension office at 815-7322191.

Rock River Center News

July 12 Aaron C. Carlson, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Breanna L. Schultze, Schaumburg.

Mario Cusimano Jr. and Lauren J. Verstat, both of Shorewood.

Timothy R. Maxey and Lourdes C. Viojan, both of Compton.

What’s “Happening” at Rock River Center?

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Advanced Directives Session Offered by Prairie State Legal Services Emily Hardy, Staff Attorney from Prairie State Legal Services, will be at July 13 Rock River Center on July 26, Benjamin R. Remmers at 10 am. and Rachel K. Shaw, both of She will provide free Kings. information on the benefits July 11 and purpose of advanced directives including: powers of attorney for health care and property. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

For meeting information or to speak to a member Please call Rock River www.aa-nia.org Center at 815-732-3252 to sign up. Refreshments will be served.

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

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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.

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

Rock River Center Offers Valuable Resources for Ogle County Seniors Though the name Rock River Center is relatively new, the history of the Center is long.

Initially called the Yellow Bird Senior Citizens DropIn Center in 1975, then later Ogle County Senior Services, The Rock River Center has remained focused on older adults and the services they need to remain healthy in mind, body and spirit while providing a solution to the social isolation of growing

population of older adults.

Initially a storefront operation ran by volunteers with the goal of providing support to one another and a place to socialize, the Center has grown over the years.

Today, an Executive Director and 11 staff members work five days a week providing core, quality and life services such as outreach, and referral to families or adults seeking government assistance, Medicare guidance and other benefits such as prescription assistance, tax preparation, homemaking, meals on wheels, transportation and volunteer opportunities.

Since moving into our new building on 810 S. 10th Street, Oregon, the Center continues to add additional programming while finetuning programs already in place.

To request a newsletter, call the Center at 815-732-3252.

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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

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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.

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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 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard EBENEZER REFORMED Conner 815-732-2894 CHURCH BETHEL UNITED www.fpcoregon.com 2997 N. German Church Rd. METHODIST CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Two miles east of Oregon 217 S. Hickory St., Worship 10:30 a.m. on Ill. 64, two miles north on Shannon Holy Communion is served German Church Road 815-864-2581 the first Sunday of each Pastor John Wisdom Traditional Worship 9 a.m. month.

Church Office Education Hour 10 a.m.

Phone: 815-732-6313 Contemporary Worship 11 FIRST UNITED 9 a.m. Sunday School a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 402 First Ave., Forreston Women & Men’s Bible BROOKVILLE and Pastor David Poust Study, Kids Club ELKHORN UNITED 815-938-2380 www.ebenezer reformed.

METHODIST CHURCHES com Thursday, July 20—8 a.m. AA Brookville: Adult Sunday Meeting; I p.m. Mission Team School 9:30 a.m. & Unit Meeting Combined EMMANUEL Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 23—9:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL 17725 W. Chamber St. Worship in the Park LUTHERAN CHURCH in Brookville Monday, July 24—8 a.m.

764 N. Stillman Road, Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.Oregon Adult Sunday School 10 4 p.m. Sewing Day; 10 a.m.

(Payne’s Point) a.m.

Communion at Heritage Woods Pastor Andrew Kayes Corner of Wilson Mill & Tuesday, July 25—Herald Office: 815-732-2424 Brick Church Roads News Due Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

CHANA UNITED FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE 606 Main St., Chana 61015 2649 W. Florence Rd., CHURCH Pastor Chan Ik Choi Freeport OF MT. MORRIS 815-732-7683 Pastor Kathleen 102 S. Seminary St. chanaumc@gmail.com Brinkmeier Mt. Morris Adult & Children’s Worship Service 9 a.m.

Senior Pastor Education 9 a.m.

January, March, May, July, Bruce McKanna Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

September, November 815-734-4942 Holy Communion Thursday, July 20—1 p.m.

Celebrated the First Sunday of Ladies Bible Study VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Each Month METHODIST CHURCH Friday, July 21—11:30 a.m.

2649 W. Florence Rd., Food Pantry Volunteers CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Freeport Saturday, July 22—7 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Kathleen Men’s Accountability Group 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Brinkmeier Sunday, July 23—8:30 815-284-4554 Worship Service 9 a.m. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Pastor David Andermann February, April, June, InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship 815-632-6767 August, October, December Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group 9 a.m. Worship Service Log onto our website 10:20 a.m. Education Hour at FORRESTON GROVE http://www.efcmm.

Thursday, July 20—10 a.m. org to check out our latest CHURCH Bible Class 7246 N. Freeport Rd., opportunities and Sunday, July 23—9 a.m.

Forreston updates Worship with Communion Presbyterian Church in America FAITH DISCOVERY OPEN BIBLE Pastor Drew Jones CHURCH 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 815-938-3605 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor www.forrestongrovechurch.

Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-2848 com 815-946-3588 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday School We include children in our 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship experience Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Nursery Available “Grandkids Class” We are an independent non- Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Ages 3-10 are dismissed right denominational Christian after our Praise & Blended FORRESTON REFORMED church.

Worship Time.

CHURCH Visitors are always welcome.

Bible-Based 501 Third Ave. Passion for God 9:30 a.m. Worship FAITH EVANGELICAL Compassion for People 10:45 a.m. Sunday School LUTHERAN CHURCH Visit Our Website: 402 Second Ave., Forreston PoloOpenBible.org FREEDOM LUTHERAN Pastor Scott Ralston CHURCH, ELCA Church 815-938-3203 CROSSROADS Pastor Kathy Burkheimer “ A Church with a COMMUNITY CHURCH, 815-222-7270 Heart — In the Heart of WHITE PINES CAMPUS Sunday Morning Worship Forreston” 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Chris Bradshaw Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon 10 a.m. Sunday School Sundays at 10 a.m.

GIFT—Growing In Faith 815-837-5255 Together-Christian education FAITH UNITED polo@crossroadscn.com for all ages following worship METHODIST CHURCH We offer contemporary service Mission Statement: Loving, worship and relevant Bible Welcome Center is at Growing & Serving in Faith teaching through 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Handicapped Accessible engaging messages, and 702 E. Dixon St., Polo powerful video GRACE VALLEY Pastor Brian LeBaron Join us after the service in CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3212 our cafe for coffee, snacks & CHURCH Website: faithumcpolo fellowship 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 9 a.m. Sunday School Kidzlink Children’s Ministry German Valley 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (infant-5th grade)-during Pastor Jake Ritzema 11 a.m. Fellowship Adult Services 815-362-6601 Crave Youth Group (6th-12th 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 23—10:30 a.m.

Worship & Children’s Church Tuesday, July 25— Newsletter Deadline 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

Dorothy Capes, Joan Janssen, and Shirley Palmer.

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

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

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

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

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

July’s Bible Book of the Month is John.

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

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Saturday, July 22—4 p.m.

Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Worship Service Sunday, July 23—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney REVIVE COMMUNITY Phone: 815-734-4573 CHURCH Office hours Monday 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, July 20—4:30-7 Email: pastor@revivemtm. com p.m. Food Pantry Open Southern Baptist Friday, July 21—9 a.m.

Saturday Night Service Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 5:30 p.m. a.m. Food Delivery of the Pantry RIVERSTONE Saturday, July 22—4-7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Living Hope Church 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Sunday, July 23—8:15 Craig Arnold, Pastor a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 812-236-1213 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, July 24—2-4:30 ST. BRIDE’S p.m. Food Pantry Open EPISCOPAL CHURCH Tuesday, July 25—8:45 a.m.

1000 Ill. 64 West Bible Study; Quilting Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward NORTH GROVE 815-732-7211 EVANGELICAL www.saintbrides.org CHURCH Email:saint.bride.

10384 W. Coffman Rd., church@gmail.com Forreston Services Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Church: 815-938-2194 and 10 a.m.

Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Classes Sunday School 9 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School & Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Adult Bible Study Available Tuesday & Saturday St. Bride’s follows 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & traditional Anglican-Episcopal Thrift Shop Open at New Life church practices; is biblically Community Center based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors OREGON are always welcomed.

CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Pastor Michael Hoffman CHURCH 815-732-6847 West Grove Road at Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Columbine Rd. Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Steve Erickson You and your family are Sunday, July 23—9 a.m. invited to join us for worship Children’s Choir Rehearsal, on Sunday, July 23 at 10:30 Prayer Ministry Team; a.m.

9:30 a.m. Divine Worship; Pastor Hoffman continues 10:30 a.m.

Semi-Annual his Summer Stories Series.

Congregational Meeting This Sunday’s message is titled “Super Heroes Are ST. MARK’S Nothing New,” based on II. LUTHERAN CHURCH Samuel 23.

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Greeting you will be Pastor Terrie Wilder

815-946-2919 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 20—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Lunch Program, Inside If Raining Friday, July 21—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, July 22—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, July 23—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Following Wednesday, July 26—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 27—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

Search for butterflies at annual festival July 29 The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host a Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve.

The preserve is three miles southwest of Forreston on the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads. The

The Guardians, a drum and bugles corps from Buena Park, California, will perform at Petunia City Brass in Oregon on Aug. 2 this year because of work being done at Dixon High School. Photo supplied

The Guardians will be performing OHS Aug. 2 Championship Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps competition will be coming to Oregon this summer on Aug. 2, when the Hicks Insurance Company presents the third annual Petunia City Brass show, benefitting the Lee County Council on Aging and the Kreider Alliance.

Because of ongoing field work at Dixon High School, this year’s show will be held at Oregon High School’s LandersLoomis Field.

“While the ‘Petunia City Brass’ name remains, and the show benefits our two non-profits, when we found out that Dixon High School would not be available, we reached out to Oregon High School and they graciously are allowing us to hold the show there this year,” said Geoff Vanderlin, Executive Director of Lee County Council on Aging (LCCOA), one of the show’s organizers.

Once again Petunia City Brass will be bringing in Corps from all corners of the US, from as close as Iowa and Wisconsin to as far away as California, New Hampshire and Texas.

In performance order, these Corps are Southwind, Mobile, Alabama;

Colt Cadets Dubuque, Iowa; Shadow (Oregon, Wisconsin), Impulse, Buena Park, California; Guardians, Buena Park, California), 7th Regiment, New London, Connecticut; Music City, Nashville, Tennessee; and Spartans, Nashua, New Hampshire.

Also performing, as an exhibition, will be Kreider Services’ own Petunia City Stix.

“We are excited about introducing Petunia City Brass to a new venue this year and hoping to bring in some new fans as well as our loyal supporters.” said co-organizer Becky Reilly of the Kreider Alliance.

“Value tickets, outside the 35 yard lines are again only $10, Super tickets, which are the lower rows between the 35 yard lines, are $15, and Premium tickets, the highest six rows, again between the 35 yard lines, are only $20.”

She reminds patrons that all tickets prices will be higher if bought at the gate the night of the show.

Also, because of the different configuration of the stadium in Oregon, there will be no reserved seats this year.

All seats will be General Admission within the

designated seating area, depending on price. For that reason, and also because there are fewer total seats available, patrons are urged to buy their tickets early and also arrive early for best seating.

Tickets are available locally at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. in Dixon, Venier’s Jewelers in downtown Dixon, Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, at the Rock River Center at 810 S. 10th Street in Oregon, and online at www.petuniacitybrass.org.

The Sauk Valley area has a rich history as host of Drum and Bugle Corps shows and the shows were a staple of the Dixon Petunia Festival for many years.

More recently Kreider Alliance and the Lee County Council on Aging have taken over sponsorship and the show serves as a fundraiser for both nonprofit organizations.

For more information about Petunia City Brass, check out their website at www.petuniacitybrass. org, go to and like their Facebook page or call Geoff Vanderlin at 815288-9236 or Becky Reilly at 815 288-6691.

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.

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.

TOWN & COUNTRY

Lanes

Shaded areas and refreshments will be provided.

If the weather is questionable, call 815-9383204 before 10 a.m. on July 29.

In the past, butterfly explorers at this event have identified 29 species of butterflies and skippers.

PAG will hold auditions The Performing Art Guild will hold auditions for the world premiere musical “The Way Home,” based on the parable of the prodigal son, on Monday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Library, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris.

The director will be Beth Nelson Chase.

The playwright was one of the leading hymn writers of modern times, the late Dr Rev. Herb Brokering. Daniel Kallman is the composer.

Rehearsals will begin the first week of September.

The musical is performed in two acts with the

opportunity for many varied adult parts to sing, dance, or just be a part of this event.

Performances will be Nov. 10, 11, and 12 and November 17, 18, and 19 at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre.

For more information or to set up an alternative time to audition, call 815-4400223.

National Night Out is planned The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department will sponsor National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse Square in

Oregon.

NNO is a community building event to promote police and community partnerships.

A 911 Hero Award

will be presented at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

For more information call the sheriff’s office at 815732-1101.

A walk for some history Do you know your Oregon history?

Historical Walking Tours are back at Oregon Park District!

Join Bill Bailey for our next historical walking tour on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

This will be a neighborhood tour around Fifth and Streets, in Oregon. This program is for any age and runs from 4-6 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring sunscreen and water to this great adventure.

The tour group will not walk far, just long enough to gain a wealth of knowledge.

Meet at the Ogle County

Historical Society at 111 N 6th St., Oregon.

The deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 7. Registration can be completed at Nash

Recreation Center or by phone 815-732-3101. The fee is $2 for residents of the park district and $3 for nonresidents.

The Oregon Park District will offer a historical walking tour of Oregon on Aug. 9. Photo supplied

GV church plans corn boil

Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church will host its 12th annual corn boil on Saturday, July 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. The church is located at 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., northeast Timing results will be of German Valley. handled by RealTiming The menu will include Inc, using chip-timing corn on the cob, brats, hot technology.

This allows finishers to receive an accurate place and time results within The annual ice cream social minutes of crossing the at St. James Lutheran Church finish line. will be held on Sunday, July Those athletes who are 30 from 5-8 p.m. on the registered by Friday, July lawn of the church, which is 14 will receive a free race located at the intersection of T-shirt.

West Grove and Columbine The pre-registered Roads four miles southeast of participant fee is $25. The Forreston. fee is $30 the day of the event.

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The festival is an informative family-friendly event.

Hourly tours will be offered at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

“Illinois Butterflies and Moths” pocket guides will be distributed at no charge while supplies last.

dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts.

No fee will be charged for the food or evening activities, but free will donations will be accepted.

The proceeds will be used to help a local family with medical bills.

Activities for kids will

include watching Daisy Belle the Clown make balloon animals, a petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting.

Knockerball is a new activity this year.

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Enjoy ice cream at St. James In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall.

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A band concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on the

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Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly adoption fee for the church’s adopted child in India, plus other local charitable projects.

The St. James congregation invites the community to this annual gathering.

Senior Showcase will be on Aug. 1 More than 50 merchant displays from businesses throughout the Sauk Valley area will be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include information on health care providers, caregivers, retirement

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Recycling events are scheduled Electronics are accepted July 28 The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

The monthly events are held on the last Friday of the month, for household electronic items from Ogle County residents only, identification may be requested.

Anyone with businessgenerated electronics to recycle, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other options.

Business or educational institution electronics are not accepted at this event.

Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers,

computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges.

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

Residents are limited to 10 items per collection event.

Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, vacuum cleaners, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics.

Antifreeze and oil accepted Aug. 12 The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is working with the Illinois Recovery Group, Inc., Braceville, to conduct an oil and antifreeze recycling event on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Ogle County Pines Road Annex parking lot, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

Ogle County residents and farmers can bring in large barrels of used motor oil (up to four barrels or 200 gallons maximum per visitor) or small containers of oil, which will be bulked together and recovered.

IRG will be on hand with a vacuum truck to pump the used oil and antifreeze into their specialized truck.

All containers and jugs used to transport oil or antifreeze must be taken back by participants and reused or disposed of with regular trash pickup.

Oil filters will also be collected and placed into bins

for draining and recycling.

Do not mix or bring in brake fluid, power steering fluids, paints, paint thinners, or other contaminants with oil or antifreeze, as these materials will not be accepted.

Tires and other waste will not be accepted at this event.

Recovered oil and antifreeze can be either recycled into new products, or in the case of oil, used as a fuel source for buildings, construction work, and more.

Take advantage of this event if you have used oil around the garage or barn.

Let’s keep used oil and antifreeze out of our public water systems, waterways, and soils and rid your residence of these materials, which can be a safety hazard around the house to people or pets.

For more information, or if you have more than 200 gallons of oil to be recycled, call OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

Car show in Forreston The Forreston American Legion Family will sponsor its ninth annual car show as part of the yearly Sauerkraut Day on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forreston’s Memorial Park.

More than 100 cars and motorcycles are expected during the daylong show.

Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries, and door prizes will be given out during the day.

Sauerkraut dinners will be

served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost of a dinner is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 7-12.

Music will be provided by 3D Sound.

For information about car entries call Bret Schemel, American Legion Riders, at 815-238-0713.

Trophies for the car and bike show will be awarded at 3 p.m.

The annual 50-50 drawing winner will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

Ogle County Fair Queen Maddison Kirschner, Forreston, made an appearance at the Oregon Rotary Club last week. Pictured here from left to right are: Michelle Eyster, Ogle County Fair Queen Pageant Director; Nick Head, Oregon Rotary President, Kirschner; and Stan Eden, Rotary Program Chairman for the Day. The 2017 Queen Pageant will be Wednesday, Aug. 2 immediately following the Little Miss and Mr. Pageant which begins at 5:30 p.m. The fair will be held Aug. 2-6. Photo supplied

County Fair will begin Aug. 2 New and returning free ground shows will highlight the 164th Ogle County Fair Aug. 2-6.

“Our free ground shows this year will be educational as well as entertaining,” said Harlan Holm, fair board president.

Scheduled at intervals every day, the shows are geared for children and adults.

At the firefighter show, new this year, kids can dress in fire gear and try their hands at operating a fire hose, Holm said.

A smoke house will also be featured.

“It’s educational about fire safety,” he said.

The Kachunga Alligator Show is also new and is designed to be both exciting and educational.

Another ground show, the Rhinestone Roper, will be back by

popular demand.

“We had him two years ago, and people liked him so much they asked to have him back,” said Holm.

In an effort to make the fair affordable for families, the fair board is again including unlimited carnival rides with the $8 general admission fee at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at a cost of $5 per person, a $3 discount from the gate price, at Casey’s General Store in Oregon, Mt. Morris, Stillman Valley, and Byron.

Advance tickets can also be purchased online at eventsprout. com/event/2017-ogle-county-fair.

Tickets purchased online will carry an additional convenience fee.

The fair will also feature the traditional grand stand shows — truck and tractor pulls on Thursday, Big Hat

Rodeo on Friday, and the demolition derby on Saturday.

Holm urged the public to come out to the fair to see the projects done by 4-H club members as well as other youth.

“Come out and support the kids,” he said. “That’s why we’re here is for the 4-H show and junior open show, to give young people a place to show their projects. These kids work on their projects all year long.”

The project shows go on throughout the fair and cover a wide array of topics from the traditional livestock, foods, and clothing to electricity, woodworking, and computer science.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds is on Lime Kiln Road, just north of Ill. 64 a mile west of Oregon.

For more information on fair events, visit www.oglecountyfair.com.

Projects will be on display during the fair Approximately 810 4-H project exhibits and 1,140 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s 350 4-H club members in 16 clubs during the 2017 Ogle County Fair, Oregon, Aug. 2 - 6.

4-H Fairs are held nationally to allow youth the opportunity to exhibit projects that have resulted from in-depth yearlong studies of areas that interest them.

As part of the exhibition, non-animal exhibitors meet one-on-one with project judges to receive feedback about their displays and gather ideas for future project expansion.

Animal judging tests 4-H’ers abilities to produce, maintain, and select healthy animals with excellent breeding and market potential.

Animal showmanship classes provide 4-H’ers with the opportunities to develop and refine their animal presentation skills.

At the 4-H Fair, competition exists at two levels. 4-H’ers first compete against themselves for exhibit ratings.

Every exhibit--animal or non-animal--is assigned a rating of blue, red, or white.

Blue ratings are awarded to youth with entries that meet class guidelines and represent high quality work.

White ratings are assigned when entries do not meet class guidelines or exhibits are of low quality. Red ribbons are

friendships, and family building.

Many thanks go to the hundreds of 4-H leaders, helpers, fair committee members, judges, auctioneers, and supporters who make this annual educational extravaganza possible!

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

For information, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191 or visit on-line at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

The 4-H year will begin again on Sept. 1. The fair is an excellent place to explore 4-H and decide if it might be right for your family.

Youth, ages 5-18 by Sept.

1, 2017 can join for the coming year.

assigned for exhibits falling somewhere in between.

Once ratings have been assigned, all of the blue award winners compete against one another for the chance to become class champions or overall division winners.

A number of blue awarded non-animal exhibits are also selected each year to represent Ogle County 4-H at the Illinois State Fair.

Beyond the competition and learning, the Ogle County 4-H Fair is a celebration!

It marks the end of a year of youth development, club and county activities and community service, new

Public Voice

Dear Buffaloes, Where do “The Buffaloes” come from? Everywhere!

We decide whoever supports us will be a part of our Relay for Life team.

We chose the name because the buffalo is a survivor and does not give up easily.

The Breast Yard Sale did not give up either.

Every year for 15 years, we received donations so that we could raise money for those traveling that road with the diagnosis of cancer, caring for someone with cancer, patient education and cancer research.

We know that everyone likes to shop and get

something of value for a great price.

The sale was the place for finding something unusual, a hidden treasure or just a much needed household or personal item.

2017 was another great year. We raised $16,243.54 and reached a milestone of $155,608.15 in 15 years.

Thank you everyone that has supported this event.

The American Cancer Society has been working to end cancer for more than a century.

We are not there yet but the ACS has made some incredible progress thanks to the support from all of you.

The money raised at the sale provides support to people in every community that is impacted by cancer.

Researchers funded by the ACS have won Nobel prizes 48 times in the past 70 years.

Every known method of detecting cancer (including ultrasound, MRI’s, CAT scans, mammograms and PET scans) were discovered by researchers who received ACS research grants.

Your money is spent carefully.

The ACS receives the highest ratings from all philanthropic, watch dog groups and has been recognized by many magazines for it efficient use of funds. $4.5 billion has been invested in research since 1946, making the ACS the largest, non-profit, nongovernmental funder of cancer research in the USA. 15.5 million survivors are alive in the USA today, thanks to their work and your support.

4.5 million free nights have been provided to cancer

patient and their caregivers at Hope Lodge facilities while they receive treatment far from home.

7.6 million free rides to treatment have been provided for cancer patient by the ACS volunteers (you can be a volunteer – call for info.)

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to continuing the fight until cancer is no longer a health problem.

Besides supporting the American Cancer Society this year, you were also able to help Angels Treasure, The Shed, Habitat for Humanity, Rockford Rescue Mission, Pinecrest Community, Oregon Park District, Samaritan’s Purse, and a Haiti Mission as we depleted the inventory from the sale.

We will look back on this sale with a smile and great feeling of accomplishment

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Miles Beske will direct Kable Band on July 26 David L. Rahn Junior High Band Director Miles Beske will direct the Kable Concert Band at its performance on Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. at the Reckemeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris.

Beske has taught music and directed the band at the junior high for 25 years.

He is also an accomplished flautist, has performed with the Freeport Band, and is in the flute section of the Kable Band.

A special appearance on the evening’s program will be Zach Masa-Myers.

Masa-Myers is an avid trumpet player and will perform a trumpet and flute duet with Beske.

He is the son of Beske and his

wife Michelle.

Masa-Myers recently graduated from the University of WisconsinPlatteville with a Music Education Degree, and currently is teaching at the Lena-Winslow schools.

The Kable Concert Band

continues its 121st year of summer concerts.

All concerts are free and are held each Wednesday night in June through the first week of August.

Bench seating is available or bring a lawn chair.

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

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.

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 DVDs. 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, Aug. 19 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Bring your own deck of 60 cards.

For ages 7-12.

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

A snack will be provided.

Adult Programs Pinterest Party Thursday, Aug. 3 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Flip Flop Door Hangers Please register for this program.

Please bring an adult size pair of flip flops.

This activity will be in the small meeting room downstairs.

Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, Aug. 28 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library

Patrons learn how to make macramé bracelets at a recent Pinterest Party at the library. Photo supplied

Book Selection: The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day Book Discussion Group Friday, Aug. 25 2 to -3 p.m.

Location: Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Death Comes for the Archbishop

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

If you would like to have a class or one on one session,

call the library at 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by.

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

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

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

Adult Fiction The Silent Corner by Dean

Koontz Camino Island by John Grisham Juvenile Fault Lines & Tectonic Plates by Kathleen M. Reilly DVDs A Dog’s Purpose Lilo & Stitch RRC Representative Wednesday, Aug. 23 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. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us.

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

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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 (Polochamber.org) and in the Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Chatter Movies in the Park: Friday, July 21 - “Finding Dory” and Friday, 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.

The annual Chili Cook-

Off is fast approaching.

Please let the Chamber know if you are interested in participating.

Entry forms will be available soon on the Chamber website.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years,

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Jamboree will welcome Tom Sharpe Ensemble The Mt. Morris Jamboree will welcome the Tom Sharpe Ensemble for a free two-hour concert on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell in downtown Mt. Morris.

Tom Sharpe is the drummer for the Grammy Award winning group Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas tour of all time.

Along with his heavy tour schedule, Sharpe is an internationally recognized, critically acclaimed composer, and the creator of his own world music ensemble, Sharpe World Music.

His own compositions have won many awards, including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the Broadjam World Music Contest.

He is the former drummer for Dennis DeYoung from the famed rock group STYX, and is alumni of the Interlochen Arts Academy.

Sharpe holds the degrees bachelor of music and master of music from DePaul University.

Mt. Morris alum, Jeff Elbel

The Tom Sharpe Ensemble will perform a free two-hour concert Friday night in Mt. Morris. Pictured are: Amanda Nelson (cello), Kelly Bayer Langenberg (French horn), Tom Sharpe (percussion), Theresa Brooks (bassoon), and Jeff Elbel (bass). Photo supplied

will be joining Sharpe on bass.

Theresa Brooks plays bassoon, Kelly Bayer Langenberg plays French horn, and Amanda Nelson plays cello to round out the ensemble.

Pinecrest Community will servie a potato bar and drinks at 6 p.m.

Come to town early and have a look at all the good locally grown produce

and other foods and crafts available at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market held in the bank parking lot at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Ill. 64 from 4 to 7 p.m., every Friday through October.

The rain location for the concert and concessions is the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101 Moose Drive, just off of East Hitt Street at the same times.

PACT to hold auditions July 22 September shows are planned 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.

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by Faith Morrison, who is 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.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Forreston Hometown Days 5K Fun Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run - July 21 The run will begin and end at Warnken Park The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 5:30 pm, follow by the 5K Run/Walk at 6:00 pm.

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Hometown Days Friday - July 21, 2017 5:30pm ................................ Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, Warnken Park 6:00pm ................................ 5K Fun Run/Walk, Warnken Park 6pm-8pm ............................ Bingo (cash prizes), Beer Garden, Downtown 6pm-8pm ............................ Food Stand, Forreston Mutual Relay 4 Life Team, Beer Garden, Downtown 8pm ..................................... Movie in the Park, Featuring “The Sandlot” Sponsored

by FABA, Memorial Park 8:30pm-11:30pm ................ Karaoke.* Beer Garden. Downtown

Saturday - July 22, 2017 8am ..................................... 3v3 Basketball Tournament, High School, outside courts 8am-4pm ............................ Craft & Vendor Show, Memorial Park 9am-4pm ............................ Tractor Show Sponsored by FFA Alumni, Memorial Park 9am-12pm .......................... Bake Sale, Sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church, Memorial Park TBD ..................................... Softball Tournament, Warnken Park 10am ................................... Vehicle Extrication Demo, Sponsored by FFPD, Behind Grade School 10am-4pm .......................... Bouncy lnflatables, Sponsored by Forreston Mutual, Memorial Park 10am-4pm .......................... Lions Cheese Sale, Memorial Park 10am-4pm .......................... Petting Zoo, Memorial Park 1pm ..................................... Pie Eating Contest. Sponsored by Christina’s Bakery, Memorial Park 1:30pm ................................ Spaghetti Eating Contest, sponsored by Mimmos, Memorial Park 4pm-7pm ............................ Lions Pork Chop Dinner, featuring Drake’s sweet corn, Fire Station 5pm-8pm ............................ Karaoke, by Shawn Loomis, Beer Garden, Downtown 9am-12pm .......................... Sunset Strip*, Beer Garden, Downtown *Must be 21 yrs or older to attend Friday night Karaoke and Saturday night Sunset Strip.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Our staff was out and about in Ogle County during the weekend covering a variety of events. Here are just some of their photos.

Joanne Carr, from Oregon, takes a high-altitude selfie with granddaughter Natalie Wood atop ByronFest’s ferris A member of the Santa Clara Vanguard moves to the music as he practices with his corps on the soccer field at wheel. Natalie was visiting all the way from Charlotte, Oregon Park West on Saturday. The drum and bugle corps were practicing at the Oregon HIgh School fields in preparation for a show at NIU. The Vanguard finished first in the competition. Photo by Earleen Hinton North Carolina. Photo by Zach Arbogast

They’re never too young to learn how to drive: Jose Girls day out; Madeline Hogan, Harper Hogan, and Farrah Walden fly high on the bumble bees at ByronFest. Photo Barbosa rides the baja buggies with his son, Julian, both of Rockford. Photo by Zach Arbogast

by Zach Arbogast

Gone fishin’: Despite already winning his prize - a multicolored basketball - Wyatt Harper, Byron, continues to fish for the fun of it. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Some of the drummers for the Santa Clara Vanguard play as other members perform during a practice session at OHS’s Landers-Loomis Field on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

A bumblebee visits a coneflower in the the bioswale at Oregon Park West on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

At left, a ground squirrel hides in the grass alongside the bioswale at Oregon Park West. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

Super Sprint Triathlon for ages 5 and older New this year to the Oregon Park District Triathlon is s Super Sprint Triathlon for ages 5 and older.

The race will be the same day as the Oregon Park District Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, July 29.

The race starts at 10 a.m. and consists of a 50 meter swim, 2.5 mile bike, and a 1 mile run.

This race can be completed independently or competitors can register as a buddy to participate alongside their 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 just one lap down and back and

Sorts of sports in mid-summer column

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After hearing a request from Don Fuller of Oregon for a mid-summer column, here it is: I ran into to Don at LandersLoomis Field on Saturday, as we both watched the Santa Clara (CA) Vanguard practice.

You’re not going to get that kind of entertainment anywhere else and Oregon is fortunate to host a drum and bugle corps of that magnitude.

It’s a huge operation, with the kids bedding down on the floor of the Blackhawk Center and being fed out of a kitchen on wheels.

Saturday was their last day in Oregon, before a competition that night at the NIU and we had the pleasure of seeing them rehearse the show to be performed at Huskie Stadium.

It dawned on me that Santa Clara is the location of the San Francisco 49ers new football stadium, which was the sight of the Super Bowl a couple years ago.

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SVCC to hold volleyball camps for grades 3-8 Sauk Valley Community College Athletics will hold instructional volleyball camps on Tuesday Aug. 1, Wednesday, Aug. 2, and Thursday, Aug. 3 in the airconditioned gymnasium.

Camp is open to girls of all skill levels entering grades 3-6 from 4 to 6 p.m. and grades 7-8 from

is held at Nash Recreation Center indoor pool. The biking course will head into park west and the running course will turn around before Hawk Drive.

Check out the park district’s website for bike and run course map for the race.

Registration will be accepted through July 26 but register by July 18 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Results will be posted at

www.tri-3events.com. Entry forms are available at Nash Recreation Center or online at www.oregonpark.org or registration is available at www.active.com.

Volunteers are always needed to help the event run smoothly.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Jena Wehmhoefer at 815-7323101 or jena@oregonpark. org.

It seems a shame that an outfit like the Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps doesn’t even get a sniff from the NFL as a halftime act.

Instead, the league has insisted on bringing in bigname bands that have no significance to football.

It’s all fluff and an insult to the marching bands of all types – from the fledging high school band to highly sophisticated Santa Clara Vanguard.

The Vanguard works a football field with a musical sense of precision that today’s hottest pop acts could only dream about.

Has the NFL sold out for popular culture over the heritage of the halftime show? Yes.

Mark Herman, everyone on the team is an Oregon Hawk grad.

Some come long distances to compete, including Jay Throw of Arizona and Steve Tilton of Texas.

Many others live in the Chicago area.

The roster includes Aaron Berg, Eric Berg, Justin Early, Corey Fry, Rick Krug, Ryan Mortlock, Matt Robinson, Bill Roschi, Brett Rogers, Kevin Stafford, Tim Strohecker, Jay Throw and Steve Tilton.

With such a youth-oriented line up, Herman thinks the team has a shot at winning it all.

Besides the rarity of an 1867 Rules Base Ball team here at Oregon, the town has also had one of the strongest alumni football programs in the Midwest.

Unfortunately, the locals won’t have a game this summer because potential opponent Mendota wasn’t able to round up enough players.

With Alumni Football USA scouring towns everywhere for matchups, that is the biggest snag they run into – not finding enough willing participants.

“We were going to be able to field a really good team, but with less numbers, which

6 to 8 p.m.

The camp focuses on individual skills and overall knowledge of the game.

Athletes will develop skills with current Skyhawk players at a fun, positive pace through repetition and live-game play.

The cost of the camp is $40 and includes a camp

T-shirt.

For more information, contact jay.p.howell@svcc. edu. Link to sign up and release forms at svcc.edu/ volleyball.

Mail form and payment to Jay Howell, 173 Ill. Rte. 2, Dixon, IL 61021 or bring them in the first day of camp.

Practice Members of the Santa Clara Vanguard practice at Oregon High School’s Landers-Loomis Field on Saturday.

Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Ganymedes a Tradition Speaking of timehonored tradition, the Oregon Ganymedes will be competing in the World Historic Base Ball event for the third year in a row.

They will be the only team from Illinois, along with two from Ohio, two from Indiana and the rest from Michigan.

The tourney is Aug. 12-13 at Dearborn, Michigan and it is not uncommon for crowds of excess of 1,000 at the games.

According to manager

Andy Colbert

if you ask me is ideal,” said Corey Fry, the Tom Laundry of Oregon alumni football.

Next year, Fry hopes to get a game against rival Byron.

Old Rivalries I received a nice e-mail from Rob Urish of Mt. Morris about the article on the 50year enrollment changes.

As many of you know, Rob was a former athlete at Mt. Morris and also a key player in the merger between the Mounders and Hawks.

He pointed out how big of a rivalry Oregon and Mt. Morris used to have.

“In those long past days, Oregon was our bitter rival,” Urish said. “The Byron district was ‘poor as the proverbial church mouse’.

They participated in the

Route 72 conference with Stillman, Forreston, Leaf River, Ashton, etc. and their respective enrollments were so small that they only played (less than 11-man) football.”

Growing up in Rochelle, I remember the good teams from Mt. Morris and Oregon and viewing Byron as a lowly river town.

I also remember many trips from Rochelle to the burg of White Rock in the 70s to pick up my date and seeing the nuclear plant springing up from the ground.

Little did I know how much that would change Byron and the local high-school sports landscape as we know it today.

A Feel Good Story A feel-good story from the John Deere Classic was Kurt Slattery, who had never played in a PGA event, but got in by making back-toback eagles in a Monday qualifier.

He needed an eagle on his final hole to make a 7-man playoff and then did the improbable by making an eagle on the first playoff hole to earn the final spot and also make ESPN’s play of the day.

What makes the story more unique is that Slattery grew up and attended school in nearby Rockridge, placing sixth at the IHSA golf tournament in

2007.

How does playing at he IHSA tourney compare to playing in a PGA event is the question I posed to Slattery, as I’ve contended golf is as mentally-toughest as any other high-school sport.

“It’s more fun out here,” Slattery said. “In high school, I thought I had to win all the time. As you get older, you mature and golf takes on a new meaning.”

Sharing in the moment at the JDC was his father Mark, proudly following his son, along with a couple hundred other Rockridge fans.

“It’s almost indescribable,” the elder Slattery said. “He’s living the dream. My wife and I can’t believe it is happening and the enormity of it all.”

Keeping in the theme of generational father-son bonding on the golf course from a previous column, Kurt Slattery was nearly overcome by emotion on Friday.

“As I walking up to the 18th, the first person I saw was my dad. I wanted to give him a hug for all he has meant to me,” Slattery said.

Slattery put himself in contention with a par-71 on Thursday, but his short game deserted him on Friday and he missed the cut.

More importantly, he has the love of his father.

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Dogs were the stars at annual Wiggly Wag in Oregon

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Vendors, games, demonstrations, raffles, and a high card hike made for a doggone good day in Oregon.

The Oregon Park District hosted its fourth annual Wiggly Wag & Walk event Monday evening at Wiggly Field Dog Park, South 13th Street, Oregon, and neither a rain delay nor the heat could stop these dogs from having their day.

At the get-go, visitors were given a card with a list of vendors.

Each booth offered to punch a hole on their section of the card, and completed cards could be turned in for raffle tickets towards “doggie” gift baskets, provided by the vendors.

Chana-based Anderson Feed Company was on site offering free samples of holistic and grainfree pet food and treat options, and took the time to describe the benefits to customers.

K9 Junction boarding, grooming, and training service, Davis Junction, gave live demonstrations and training tips on agility and obedience, while Ogle County K9 Okar gave a performance in sniffing out drugs.

Certainly there was plenty for

people to look at, but the day was all about the pups.

Tater Tot, a small, five-year-old white Old English Bulldog from Oregon, had nothing but smiles to share as she waddled around the fields.

“This is our first time here, but she seems to be enjoying herself,” said her owner, Raven.

Despite being born deaf and having an allergy to grass, Tater was enjoying seeing all the other dogs.

Big dogs had a ball as well; Carver, a seven-year-old Boxer, had no issues saying hello to passersby, and owners Matt and Amanda Lamb were happy to see him having fun.

“We love the vendors, and the classes are cool, but seeing Carver go on the long walk and be social with other dogs is definitely the highlight,” said Amanda.

The long walk, of course, refers to one of the star attractions at the event, the High Card Hound Hike: a two-mile walk beginning north out of Wiggly Field, across the long bridge walkway, and circling Oregon Park West.

Each dog that participated received a goodie bag.

Three checkpoints were offered along the way, with cold drinking water for hounds and handlers, mentally-stimulating games for dogs, extra dog treats if so desired,

and a card to be turned in after the hike for a chance at prizes.

“I just love dogs, and getting the chance to see so many in one day - having fun and playing these games - what more could you ask for?” said Tyler Mowry, who operated checkpoint one.

For many owners, the experience isn’t just “a dog walk;” it’s a special day for them and their beloved furry friends.

Pat Crofton, Oregon, has done the event a few times now with her dog, Molly.

“We found her wandering around the side of the road four years ago in northern Iowa,” said Crofton. “She was abandoned in the middle of December.”

Crofton said dogs are very important to her, and that’s why she loves the event so much.

“It’s lovely to see the dogs and dog owners together,” said Crofton. “It’s such a great event.”

The Wag & Walk was originally scheduled for July 12, but heavy rains throughout the daytime forced a pushback.

“It was raining last year, and I know a lot of people didn’t enjoy that,” said Deb Leffelman, Oregon Park District Event Coordinator. “It’s unfortunate we had to lose a few vendors due to rescheduling, but the important thing is everyone here has had a good time.”

Above, Annie walks on the boardwalk as June and her rescue dog Evee, walk in the grass below during the Hound Hike.

Photo by Earleen Hinton. At left, Ashlynn Smith and her mother, Stephanie, both from Byron, stroll towards the second checkpoint of the two-mile High Card Hound Hike with their dogs Bella and Rocky, a white Zuchon and black Yorkipoo, respectively. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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Kids learn about soybeans Author Julie Blunier of “Pod to Plate: The Life Cycle of Soybeans,” joined U of I Extension and Ag In the Classroom staff and volunteers at the Oh-PeaDee Summer Camp.

Blunier read her book and then offered a book signing.

Children ages 5 through 12 also learned through a “shopping” activity about all the products that have soybeans in them.

They dissected a soybean, made “beanie baby” necklaces along with preparing and drinking strawberry, banana, soy smoothies.

The fun and education continued with Ogle County Master Gardeners Leah

Kids from the Oregon Park District’s Oh-Pea-Dee camp pull radishes from the community garden. Photo supplied

Patapack, Sally Sarafin and Leona Totosz, at the Oregon Community Gardens where children harvested radishes, thinned carrots and inspected their gardens.

Fore more information on any of Extension programs or resources, contact University of Illinois Extension – Ogle Julie Blunier, author of “Pod to Plate: The Life Cycle of Soybeans,” reads from her book County, 421 W. Pines Rd., as she joined U of I Extension and Ag In the Classroom staff and volunteers at the OhPea-Dee Summer Camp in Oregon. Blunier also offered a book signing. Photo supplied Oregon, 815-732-219.

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

July 11 Nicole Wilson, 35, Freeport, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Wilson was released after posting $75 of her $3,370 purge bond. Wilson is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.

July 12 Paul Macdonald, 43, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Macdonald’s full cash bond was set at $904 pending a July 14 court appearance.

Adrienne Hartsell, 28, Ashton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft.

Hartsell posted $3,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 11.

Billy C. Whittie, 51, Dixon, was arrested at 12:28 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of North Illinois 2.

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

July 13 At 6:17 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Golden Prairie Drive in reference to a domestic issue.

After an investigation, Michael Dixon, 18, Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery.

Peter Paul Mabrie, 27, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Mabrie’s full cash bond was set at $462 pending a July 14 court appearance.

At 9:56 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 530 Autumnwolf Drive in Davis Junction in reference to a domestic disturbance. After an investigation.

Jacob Crumpacker, 36, Davis Junction, was arrested for domestic battery.

Crumpacker was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond pending a court appearance.

July 14 At 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident near the intersection of Illinois 64 and Ridge Road.

After a brief investigation,

it was learned that Tyler Bunting, 27, Leaf River, accompanied by Matthew Thomas, 21, Polo, was traveling eastbound on Illinois 64.

Bunting attempted to maneuver his vehicle south onto Ridge Road when he lost control and entered into the east ditch before coming to rest in a bean field.

Bunting was transported to KSB hospital where he was cited for driving while under the influence, failure to reduce speed, leaving the scene of an accident, and ordinance violation for possession of cannabis.

Bunting was given an I-bond and issued a court date.

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

Her full cash bond was set at $926 pending a July 17 court appearance.

Christopher A. Thompson, 33, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for not having a driver’s license.

Thompson posted 10% of the$2,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to

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

July 10 At 1:06 a.m., police issued a third city citation to Angela Beers, 47, Oregon, for violating the city of Oregon’s trash/rubbish ordinance. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Third Street.

At 7:51 a.m., police investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash in the 600 block of East Washington Street where a 2003 Toyota driven by Sophie J. Terry, 17, Ashton, left the roadway and struck a tree and realtor sign in the empty lot located at 608 E. Washington Street.

Jose M. Aguilera, 26,

Rochelle, was issued a citation at 12:30 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street.

Rockford, was arrested at 8:06 p.m. on an outstanding McHenry County warrant for failure to appear. Davis was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Edward S. Spratt, 54, Rochelle, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. on two outstanding Ogle County warrants. Spratt was transported to the Ogle County jail.

James P. Wessels, 55, Rockford, was arrested at 10:35 p.m. on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear. Wessels was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 11 At 1:15 a.m., police issued a fourth city citation to Angela Beers, 47, Oregon, for violating the city of Oregon’s trash/rubbish ordinance. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Third Street.

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July 15 Jaminique Danielowski, 23, Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 8500 block of North Illinois 2. Danielowski was released at the scene on a $1,500 I-Bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 18.

Deputies responded to a one-vehicle roll over on I-39 south of Lindenwood Road.

It was determined that a 1999 Chevy Lumina driven

by Paul L. Martinez, 30, Hillcrest, was traveling north on I-39 at a high rate of speed, struck a bridge parapet wall, lost control, and traveled into the median where it rolled several times coming to rest in the south bound lanes.

Martinez was transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries.

After a short investigation, Martinez was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while License suspended.

Martinez was released on a $3,000 I-Bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 8.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Illinois State Police and Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire.

The accident remains under investigation.

At 1:01 am, Ogle County deputies along with the Mt. Morris Police Department responded to 3747 West Illinois 64, Lot 116, in reference to a fight in progress.

After an investigation, Cullen L. Cook, 26, Dixon, was arrested for driving with a suspended license, no valid proof of insurance, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Cook’s vehicle was removed from the scene

by Stan’s Towing.

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

July 16 At 9:46 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at the Kings Pub in Kings.

An investigation led to the arrest of Bruce Prosser, 46, Rochelle, for battery and disorderly conduct. Prosser was held at the Ogle County

July 17 Van Meneweather, 27, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Meneweather’s full cash bond was set at $532 pending a July 18 court appearance.

Matthew Kornewald, 39, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Kornewald’s full cash bond was set at $1,160 pending a July 18 court appearance.

Samuel Rhea, 38, Byron, was arrested at 4:07 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 9000 block of North Crestview Road. Rhea was transported to Ogle County Jail where he was held in Lieu of bond.

At 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Hickory Lane in Lost Nation in reference to a disturbance.

After further investigation, Laurie Pickett, 48, Dixon, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Pickett will appear in Ogle County Courts at a later date.

At 10:31 p.m., deputies responded to Lost Nation in reference to an unwanted subject at a residence on Timber Trail.

Upon further investigation into the incident, John Koltunchik, 53, Dixon, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Koltunchik was transported to Ogle County Jail where he is held in lieu of bond.

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Emergency response brochures mailed Exelon Generation has distributed informational emergency response brochures to all residents and businesses within 10 miles of its nuclear energy facilities, including Byron.

According to a press release, Exelon Generation operates the nation’s largest nuclear energy fleet, and its top priority is ensuring the health and safety of the communities surrounding its plants.

Part of that commitment is making sure local residents are well-prepared and informed about what to do in the unlikely event of an incident at a nuclear facility, the press release said.

The brochure provides

important information about emergency preparedness, including reception center locations, evacuation routes, and a list of emergency alert broadcast stations.

It also includes a special needs card to be completed and returned by residents who may have special transportation or other needs.

“One of Exelon’s core values is safety, and we do all that we can ensure the communities surrounding our plants are kept informed about safety procedures.

Although we’ve never had an event that required residents to use these brochures, they’re important to have – just in case,” said Dan Enright, senior vice president

of Midwest operations for Exelon’s nuclear fleet in the press release. “People should keep them with other important documents to ensure that they’re available if needed. And the brochures are always available on our website at exeloncorp.com.”

According to the press release, Exelon’s nuclear energy facilities have multiple physical barriers and layers of backup safety systems to ensure safe operations, even in extreme conditions, such as floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes.

The company also has dedicated teams of emergency planning experts at each of its nuclear facilities who work with state, county,

and local emergency management officials to develop, maintain, train personnel and test emergency response plans.

Federal law requires companies to develop emergency response plans for their nuclear energy facilities and to ensure evacuation plans are in place.

State and county agencies often use the plans for nonnuclear related emergencies such as extreme weather events or fires.

Exelon Generation mailed brochures to all residents who live within 10 miles of the plants, and also makes them available online Exelon’s Byron Station is located on German Church Road atwww.exeloncorp.com between Oregon and Byron. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.

July 7 Christopher H. Hall and Catherine A. Stoddard, warranty deed to Kristofor K. Wexell, 1212 Clifton Terrace, Flagg Township, $178,000.

Grant S. Manning and Tara M. Manning, warranty deed to Steven Blomberg, 913 N. 15th St., Flagg Township, $121,000.

Nicholas Oliver and Arin Oliver, warranty deed to Tyler Richolson and Amanda Richolson, 551 Heritage Drive, Marion Township, $176,500.

Lois Arlene Spahr,

warranty deed Frank R. Krumwiede and Traci L. Monaco-Krumwiede, 8242 N. East Line Rd., Monroe Township, $163,000.

Loren D. Guasto and Ginger L. Guasto, warranty deed to Jamie Tuneberg and Andrea Brinkmeyer, 314 Woodland Flower Circle, Scott Township, $129,500.

Lynn H. Deets, warranty deed to Bryant J. Suess and Lindsay A. Suess, 1891 E. Water Rd., Byron Township, $215,000.

Bocker Grain Inc., warranty deed to James P. O’Connor, 118 N. Franklin Ave., Buffalo Township, $40,000.

Francis J. Drew Jr. and Donna M. Drew, warranty deed to Steven T. Drew and Amy K. Drew, Woosung Road, Grand Detour Township.

Dianne L. Watson as trustee of the Dianne L. Watson Trust, quit claim to Dianne

L. Watson, 224 Joanne Lane, Flagg Township.

Dianne L. Watson, quit claim to Dianne L. Watson as trustee of the Dianne L. Watson Trust, 224 Joanne Lane, Flagg Township.

July 10 Peter T. Principe and Amy J. Principe, warranty deed to Richard D. Krug, Jr., 109 N. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $225,000.

Michael J. Monfils and Colleen P. Monfils, warranty deed to Keith A. Kelh, 10016 E. Hickory Ridge Dr., Flagg Township, $40,000.

Betty J. Bailey, warranty deed to David Marceau and Katie Marceau, 305 S. Pleasant Ave., Buffalo Township, $102,000.

Carrie A. Lester, warranty deed to David L. Allen, 604 N. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $63,000.

July 11 Danny Carter, quit claim to

Noel D. Davis and Christina L. Davis, 8976 N. Barker Rd., Byron Township.

Danny Carter, warranty deed to Noel D. Davis and Christina L. Davis, 8976 N. Barker Rd., Byron Township, $185,000.

Helen Girton, warranty deed to Antoni Kurzac and Meghan Kurzac, 908 W. Washington St., OregonNashua Township, $49,000.

Brad R. Hiemstra and Elizabeth Hiemstra, warranty deed to Kelly Hays, 505 S. Sixth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $97,000.

Isabelle Krol, quit claim to Joshua A. Keene and Robin K. Keene, 411 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris Township.

Catherine C. Geiger, Rose Marie Diedesch and Bruce Krol, warranty deed to Joshua A, Keene and Robin K. Keene, 411 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris Township, $75,000.

Jimmy Earl Day, warranty

deed to James A. Myers and Victoria L. Myers, 13763 W. Lanark Rd., Lincoln Township, $93,500.

Ashley B. Loomis, warranty deed to Larissa A. Hanson and Ty Z. Hanson, 409 N. Walnut Ave., Forreston Township, $70,000.

Brian J. Sutter, quit claim to Brian J. Sutter and Lalita Sutter, 206 Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris Township.

July 12 Jerry E. Sanders Jr. and Christine F. Sanders, warranty deed to Petrece M. Klein and John M. Klein, 2568 E. Bourbonnais Place, Byron Township, $375,000.

Ronnie A. Gallagher and Kim Gallagher, warranty deed to Dustin Warner and Ali M. Nichols, 504 James St., Mt. Morris Township, $110,000.

Starlight LLC, warranty deed to Ramos Properties LLC, 208 Ave. C, Flagg Township, $83,000.

DLMJ Investments LLC, warranty deed to William Allen and Joan Allen, 111 Amber Drive, OregonNashua Township, $136,000.

Becky J. Patterson, quit claim to Patterson Farm Service Inc., 1969 N. Maryland Rd., Lincoln Township.

Darlene M. McCaslin, warranty deed to Paul J. Fleetwood Jr., 324 N. Union St., Byron Township, $62,500.

July 13 Sylvia L. Madsen, warranty deed to Douglas R. Bentley and Kathryn E. Bentley, 714 Lincoln Highway, Flagg Township, $108,900.

Susan A. Brown, warranty deed to Travis L. Bialas, 219 Jeffrey Ave., Flagg Township, $109,300.

Larry K. Wilson, warranty deed to James T. Burger and Amy C. Stark, 306 N. Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris Township, $55,000.

Obituaries L. Keith Appel L. Keith Appel, 69, Forreston, died on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at his home.

Keith was born on Dec. 6, 1947 in Freeport, the son of Leonard H. and Edna M. (Albright) Appel.

Keith graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1965.

Keith was drafted into the U.S. Army in December of 1967. He was part of the 82nd Airborne Division and served on a mobile artillery unit in the Vietnam War. He earned several medals, including the National Defense Service, Army Commendation, Vietnam Campaign, and Vietnam Service with four bronze service stars that signify his participation in four of the 17 designated campaigns of the Vietnam War. His patriotism he learned in the Army never left him as friends and family will attest.

Keith was a life long member of the VFW Post 8739.

He was also an active member and supporter of the

National Rifle Association, the Illinois State Rifle Association, and Ogle County Farm Bureau.

Upon his return from the service, he assisted his father in the family farm operation until the 1980s.

After getting out of active farming, Keith did trucking and worked at a farm store.

He retired in 2010 after 16 years with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources working at Castle Rock State Park and Lowden Miller State Forest.

Keith was a loving and kind-hearted man who loved spending time with family and close friends.

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He always enjoyed a good story and a good laugh. He took pleasure in carpentry projects, target shooting, hunting, and fishing.

Keith will lovingly be remembered by his children Brianne (Bryan) Tallyn, Jason (Jennifer) Appel; stepchildren Steve (Brenna) Francisko, and Jenny Lee. Keith will also be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren, Keeana and Kaden Lee, Dylan Francisko, Brooklyn Tallyn, and Vivian Appel with two little ones on the way; former spouse and friend, Kathryn Appel.

He was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Edna Appel; as well as his brother as a newborn, Adon Appel.

The funeral service was held on July 17 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Frank Lay officiating.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Keith to the VFW Post 8739.

Brian L. Roop, 32, Leaf River, pleaded guilty to endangering the health of a child.

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Arlene Blake Arlene Blake, 95, Polo, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Fulton.

She was born in Grandpa Kuntzelman’s house in rural Egan on May 30, 1922, to Benjamin Jacob Zilliox and Vivian Naomi Kuntzelman Zilliox.

She lived most her life in the general area, walking to and from country schools.

She attended Leaf River High School.

Arlene married Arthur L. Blake on Sept. 21, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa, and the wedding was attended by Everette Ashton and Sara Moss.

The Blakes were farmers most of their lives and had eight children.

Two died as infants, a son and daughter, and they raised four sons, Duane (Betty) Blake, Tucson, Arizona, who preceded her in death, Gary (Pam) Blake, Crane, Missouri, Jim Blake, Cambridge, Wisconsin, Tom (Loni Slothower) Blake, Forreston; two daughters, Sharon (Eldon) Leisson, Forreston, and Leona (Dennis) Miller, Fulton; and as the family grew there became many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and everyone became so busy

going in different directions, some losing contact with the old folks.

Arthur and Arlene moved to their cottage in Wisconsin in 1999, a place of their dreams; with the pontoon and dock on the water catfish look out!

The Blakes were devout fisherman and did so to the end.

Sickness took over Arthur’s life in fall of 2005, he was in and out of hospitals; and at the same time Arlene broke an ankle. Both in the hospital at the same time.

The daughters spent many hours back and forth. When they were released they moved back to Polo.

Arthur’s illness became worse and he died on Feb. 7, 2006, a sad day for the family.

Arthur and Arlene were married 66 years at that time.

Having lost a son, Duane, a year before it became a time of double mourning.

With the help of family members and good doctors, Arlene overcame a battle of her own.

Arlene, during her lifetime, took care of family and helped with chores and fieldwork.

She also loved to cook, bake pies, and the all famous homemade noodles as well as homemade breads.

Arlene loved her family very much and did her best with what she had to work with.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 4 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in Silver Creek Cemetery, rural Mt. Morris.

Visitation will be held July 20 from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Arlene wished the best to her family, and if any hard feelings exist between any of them, work on it, and get the family back together.

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Oregon Police Activity From B3 Louis W. Cook, Jr., 39, Oregon, was issued citations at 9:06 p.m. for disobeying

a traffic control device and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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Autumn N. Zeisler, 29, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:10 p.m. for driving while license suspended. This violation

occurred in the 200 block of North River Road.

proven guilty in a court of law.

July 16 Tonya E. Duff, 30, Oregon, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Duff was transported to the Ogle County jail.

This violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

General calls for service through dispatch July 10-16

Thirteen parking tickets and eight verbal/written warnings were issued from July 10-16.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless

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Kristin A. Ellis Kristin A. (Dahlen) Ellis, 65, Forreston, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 surrounded by her husband and three children.

She was born on Oct. 25, 1951 in Rockford, the daughter of Karl J. and Beebe Arline (Nelson) Dahlen.

Kristin graduated from Guilford High School.

She married Vernon Ellis on Sept. 21, 1996 in Freeport.

She was a school secretary for Rockford Public Schools, Hononegah School District and Freeport Public Schools.

She worked for Stone’s Hallmark in Freeport and enjoyed doing pet photography at Grot Imaging Studio in Dixon.

Kristin also ran her own business, Two Sister’s Aprons, with her sister Vesta.

She always embraced special projects and recently sewed more than 100 dresses for donation to Little Dresses for Africa.

Kristin was a Master Gardener, a Certified Therapy Dog Handler, and

enjoyed doing agility and obedience training with her border collies.

She was an accomplished, lifelong birder and her passion for this hobby led her to travel across the country from the far reaches of Alaska to Florida.

She was also involved with a macrophotography group and often judged their photo contests.

Kristin was always open to learning new skills and enjoyed new experiences.

She was a proud homemaker and loved cooking and baking for her family.

Madeline Jane Gribbins Madeline Jane Gribbins, 98, Polo, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at CGH Hospital, Sterling.

“Jane” as she was known to most, was born in Bloomington on April 14, 1919, the daughter of Harold and Mae Powell.

Although she spent most of her life in the Polo area, she did attend school in both Rockford and Polo.

Jane was a devoted lifelong member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Polo, and a longtime member of the Polo Historical Society.

Jane married James P. Gribbins, Rock Falls, in 1942. He predeceased her in July of 2007.

She was employed at National Manufacturing, and later by Schryver Insurance

Agency, Polo.

She then sold Avon products for more than 25 years, making many good friends in the process.

Jane is survived by two sons, Richard Gribbins, Oregon, and David (Joanne) Gribbins, Torrance, California; one niece, Roberta Schoonhoven, Forreston; five grandchildren, Neil

Above all, Kristin was a wonderful, nurturing mother and grandmother, teaching respect for all life.

Kristin is survived by her husband, Vern; children, Chad Corcoran, Kelly (Michael) Pires, and Patrick Cronin; grandchildren, Miranda, Michael, Nicholas, and Gabriel; brothers, Karl (Susan) Dahlen, and David (Roxie) Dahlen.

She was predeceased in death by her parents and sister, Vesta Peterson.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, with Rev. Dr. Michael Thomas officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the chapel.

Burial will follow in Scandinavian Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, 111 N. First St., Rockford, IL 61107.

To share a memory or send an online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

Gribbins, Heather Steckling, Sarah Giannone, Allison DeFranze, and Kate Gribbins, along with eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and her sister, Virginia (Powell) Galor.

An open house and reception was held on July 18 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo.

A private graveside service was held at Fairmount Cemetery prior to the reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Granny Rose Animal Shelter, Dixon.

Polo Family Funeral Home handling the arrangements.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneraIhome.com to send condolences.

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Margaret E. Potts Margaret Elizabeth Potts, 90, Mt. Morris, died on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris.

Margaret was born on Nov. 23, 1926 in Oregon, the daughter of Edward C. and Marion (Snyder) Zumdahl.

She attended McMurray College for two years.

Margaret worked for Honeywell, Kable Printing, and she was a homemaker on the family farm.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Sheryll A. (Scott)

Moffat, Medford, Oregon, and Shelley A. (Charlie) Mahoney, Rockford; granddaughter, Kelli (Scott) Engle, Rockford; greatgranddaughter, Ellie Engle, Rockford; two sisters, Ruth

Stauffer and Lillian (Warren) Long, both of Mt. Morris.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Alan William and Steven William Potts.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Frank Lay officiating.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

Association, Pheasants Forever, Whitetails Forever, and the Michigan Big Game Hunters Association.

Recently, Earl was honored on a U.P. Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Earl is survived by his son, James (Peggy), Eagan, Minnesota; daughter, Jessica (Ron) Kreiser, Minonk; loving companion and partner in crime, Wanda Hollewell, Oregon, and Gulliver; grandchildren, Matthew, David, Michael, Joseph, Anna, and Abbie Ring, Jodi Palermo, Sarah Angelos, Amy Bell, Austin Stremlau, and Robert Kreiser; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Hines, Alivya Palermo and Maddux Bell; sister,

Leona (Johnny) Gailbreath, Bettendorf, Iowa; special niece and nephew, Gloria and Glen Hanson, Gulliver, Michigan; and devoted friend, Jim Sibbald, Gulliver, Michigan; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, John W. Ring and Timothy M. Ring; brothers, Clifford Ring and Charles Mann; and his sisters, Clara Benwell, Eleanore Brock, Elvera Beal, and Arlene Stratton.

Burial with military honors will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Michigan.

Del Alden will officiate.

A gathering for family and friends will follow at the Community of Christ Church, Gulliver, Michigan.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique, Michigan.

The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home, Manistique, Michigan, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. mbfuneral.com.

Earl W. Ring Earl W. Ring, 90, Gulliver, Michigan, passed on to hunt the largest buck in the sky on Monday, July 17, 2017 with his family by his side.

He was a resident of the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique, Michigan.

He was born on Sept.

4, 1926 in Manistique, Michigan, the son of John and Mae (Walker) Ring.

He was raised in Gulliver, Michigan, and was a graduate of Manistique High School.

During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard – Merchant Marines.

Following military service he moved to Oregon, Illinois where he lived for most of his life.

Earl worked in the printing business and later as an insurance sales representative.

He lastly was selfemployed in building construction. He returned to Michigan in 1993 following his retirement.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and has been an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, the National Rifle

State’s Attorney From B4 Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 18 months probation and 200 days in the Ogle County Jail stayed, day for day to apply, credit for two days served.

Hanson ordered Roop to submit to random drug testing, drink no alcohol, submit to breathalyzer testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or

treatment, perform 40 hours public service work, refrain from contacting victims either directly or indirectly, and pay costs and fees totaling $977.

Counts of aggravated battery and domestic battery were dismissed.

Juan G. Gutierrez, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to burglary and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months

probation and 180 days in the Ogle County Jail, day for day to apply, credit for 109 days served.

Roe also ordered Gutierrez to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, take all prescribed medication as directed by prescribing physician, refrain from contacting victim either directly or indirectly, and

pay costs and fees totaling $1,778.

Three counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer and a count of disorderly conduct were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

Michael Medlar, 36, Eduardo Vega Jr., 47, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, status hearing Aug. 18.

Sean Slattery, 26, Polo, possession of cannabis with

the intent to deliver Cannabis, possession of cannabis, obstructing justice, jury status call Aug. 28.

Rick E. Khanjian, 54, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call Aug. 28.

Abby L. Clark, 29, Mt. Morris, criminal trespass to a residence, domestic battery, reckless conduct, status hearing Aug. 28.

Allen W. Clement, 37, Oregon, possession of a stolen

vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, resisting a peace officer, aggravated domestic battery, two counts of domestic battery, status hearing Sept. 15.

Jeremy L. Tinkler, 32, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Aug. 24.

Ian C. Green, 23, Polo, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing July 26.

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On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Oregon Public Library District Notice is hereby given to the Public that on September 21, 2017, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. At the Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oregon Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Oregon Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.

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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.

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:

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 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.

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.

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 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: Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 P.I.N. 08-27-260-002

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 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

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The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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In the Matter of the Estate of TIMOTHY G. WILLS, Deceased.

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Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 30, 2018, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00075 TO: Montes Ford Occupant IL Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services Illinois Attorney General Spouse of Montes Ford 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.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner July 6, 13 & 20 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

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

U.S. Bank National Association

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:

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 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN YOUNG'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 311 EMILY ST., MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

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

PLAINTIFF Vs. Kraig A. Starkweather; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16CH 00072 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11616.

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Case No. 2017AD000010 WITHERS, MARIAH Adoptive Petitioner NOTICE OF PROGRESS CALL This case is set for Progress Call before Presiding Judge on 8/10/2017 9:00A.M. In courtroom 204.

All parties or their counsel are required to be present before the court this Progress Call.

Failure to appear will result in dismissal or default.

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court NOTICE The Progress Call court date does not relieve any party from obligation to respond to a Summons as required by Law and as stated on the face of the Summons. A written appearance or reply to the initial pleading will normally be due before the Progress Call date.

July 20, 27 & August 1 2017

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT GRAND DETOUR TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING 03/31/2017 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $59,510.01; INTEREST - $23.00; TOTAL REVENUES - $59,535.29 SALARIES - FRANCIS DREW $6,951.90; KENNETH LOWRY $10,800.00; DEBBIE LOWRY $5,107.22; JOHN FOXLEY $714.91; CONNIE ROSS $654.91; JENNIFER KELLY HEPPLER $714.91; PAUL ROE $714.91 TOTAL SALARIES - $25,658.76 VENDORS - UNITED STATES TREASURE (941) $5,837.30; Dale Stockley attorney $3,000.00; ALL OTHER VENDORS (UNDER 2,500.00) $11,615.23 TOTAL VENDORS - $20,452.53 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $66,828.30 REVENUES 59,535.29 EXPENDITURES 46,111.29 ENDING BALANCE $80,252.30 I, DEBBIE LOWRY, CLERK OF GRAND DETOUR TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER?S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 03/31/2017.

DEBBIE LOWRY, CLERK

July 27, 2017

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT GRAND DETOUR TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING 03/31/2017 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $53,001.09; INTEREST - $41.69; TOTAL REVENUES - $53,092.78 VENDORS - WES'S TREE SERVICE $5,200.00; R. E. Wolber - $5,340.00; ALL OTHER VENDORS (UNDER 2,500.00) $11,049.74 TOTAL VENDORS - $21,589.74 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $145,270.68 REVENUE 53,264.72 EXPENDITURES 21,589.74 ENDING FUND BALANCE 176,945.66 I, DEBBIE LOWRY, CLERK OF GRAND DETOUR TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 03/31/2017.

DEBBIE LOWRY, CLERK

July 27, 2017

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.

Realtax Developers, Ltd, Petitioner July 6, 13 & 20 2017

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00002 TO: Michelle Castillo Spouse of Michelle Castillo 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 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.

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 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201300082 TO: LEIGH A. POOLE STERLING FEDERAL BANK FSB JAMES BAKAZAN OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of OGLE County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

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Property located at 315 S. FRANKLIN AVE. POLO, IL Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 14-16-256-009 Said property was sold on 11-06-14 for delinquent taxes for the year 2013. The period of redemption will expire on 1106-17.

On 2-8-18 AT 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

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Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERSAND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTHLINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 346 .27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES· 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.95 FEET (202.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 257.56 FEET (258.36 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161.12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.372 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE ANDTHE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCEOF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181. 69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 191.94 FEET (191.7 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.829 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF· 446 . 30 FEET TO APOINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD);THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID .FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161. 12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLYPROJECTION THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,CONTAINING 0. 516 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 And which mortgages were made by Matthew E. Meyers and Susan R. Meyers, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Byron Bank as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated April 1, 2005, and recorded as Document No.0503280, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the August 14, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: CMCF.0041

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AUTOMOBILES

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905

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HAM RADIO ICOM IC-746 covers 160-10 m. + 6 & 2 m., 100 watts of output available on all bands $600 815-441-4828 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 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

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (red) 41,681 orig. miles, 1 owner, garage kept, beautiful car inside & out. $7400 815-716-0123 2003 Hyundai Elantra 79K, Black w/cloth $1500OBO Call 815-994-3900 leave message.

2003 Mercury Marquis Grand 109k mi., no rust, good tires $4000.

815-866-1328

912

S.U.V.S

935

2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide standard. EFI,stereo 2 windshields & other extras, 50k mi. $7,000 OBO. 815-857-2555

MOTORCYCLES

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic, 7900 mi., Voyager Tourism kit, 14” tires, $10,000 815-564-0791

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

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MOTORCYCLES

1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1100 OBO 815-440-6233

2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 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

1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star.

3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras.

815-778-3793

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM

NEW TODAY 2011 HD FLHTK ultra limited w/ detached kit and back rest. 4500 mi. $14,500 815-625-3291 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

MOTORCYCLES

935

2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 103 cubic in. 6 spd.

Detachable back rest & luggage rack, new battery 8,400 mi. $16,500 815-440-1601

2014 Suzuki S-40.

Bought new this year, only 118 miles, 650cc, sets nice & low & looks brand new $4,200 815-499-5146

BOATS/MOTORS

940

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909

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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

AUTOMOBILES

905

1987 Honda Helix fully loaded.

Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine.

Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233

2005 Cadillac SRX looks great, high mi., well maintained, $2400 815626-8146

TRUCKS

1999 Dodge 4x4 ext. cab w/ topper 150kmi. Motor runs great, has body damage. $500.

815-441-7500

97 Ford Ranger Pickup 122K. 4 cyl, 5 speed. AC & Disc Player $1900 815-440-0665

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24' Crest Pontoon Boat 70hp Johnson motor, 815leave 288-1600 message.

SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch.

20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor.

REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1996 Dutchman class C RV, 38,000 miles, $14,000 815-273-3418

TRAILERS/RVS

815-284-2222 815-625-3600

945

1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' 49,600 mi., Spartan chassis, 370 hp, 6 sp. Allison trans., 7.5 Onan generator, 2 slides, king size bed, sofa makes into a dbl. bed, 2 tvs, 2 power awnings, computerized jacks, tow dolly, two hitch & brake kit for wheel down towing, loaded, always shedded, non -smokers 72,500 815-7915585.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258

TRAILERS/RVS

945

38” 2013 coachman encounter RV, 3 slides, low miles, stored in heated garage, excl. cond.

815-499-9239

2008 Coyote Lite 24', CL180 Floor plan, sleeps 4, excellent condition $6000 815-379-2528 (call from 8am-8pm)

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2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6.

27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909

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Don’t give anyone access to your passwords or personal information. Take care of your emotional and physical health.

Demanding, negative people will take advantage of you.

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2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Taking a trip, attending a conference or trade show or just spending time with someone you can learn something from or enjoy being with will make your day. A commitment can be made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t feel that you must jump into something because someone else does. Do your own thing and don’t feel the need to explain your decision to anyone. Being different or unique is encouraged.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your charm will attract attention. Don’t lead anyone on or get involved with someone you know little about. Ask questions and figure out who and what is good and bad for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Travel, communication and positive changes to your life are favored.

Get the facts and execute your plans with finesse. Put time aside for a little family fun or a romantic evening.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Reconnect with someone from your past to gain a different perspective on how others perceive you. What you learn will be to your advantage.

Romance is featured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t take on more than you can handle. There will be a difference between what you can do and what someone wants you to do. Make your position clear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pour your emotions, talent and discipline into doing the best job possible.

Let your experience help you finish what you start without interference. Say little and do a lot.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Socialize, plan an event or get involved in a joint venture you find intriguing. Speak up and share your ideas if you want good things to happen.

Romance is highlighted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotions will be running high, but before you let your enthusiasm spin out of control, make sure you are being honest in your assessment of what’s actually happening. ©2017 UFS

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 1lt

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

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2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL

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2014 Ford Focus SE

2012 Cadillac CTS Luxury

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2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT

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2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i

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2015 Ford Fusion SE

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2015 Toyota Camry XSE

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2016 Toyota Corolla S

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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LS

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2015 Chrysler 200 C

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2014 Ford Mustang v6

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2013 Dodge Durango Crew

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2014 Nissan Murano SL

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