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Tumbling Along

Car Show

More Charges

A Mt. Morris youth has success in his newfound sport — tumbling. A10

Cars & bikes will roll in for Sauerkraut Day Aug. 5. A2

More charges are filed against an Oregon man involved in fatal boating crash. B3

Fair projects are diverse and ingenious

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Garage sales and scrap piles proved to be a treasure trove for an Oregon teen creating a project for the Junior Open Show at the Ogle County Fair.

Jonathan Prose, 18, was all checked in at the exhibit building at the fairgrounds Saturday, waiting for a judge to take a look at his hawk sculpture made from discarded metal tools, parts, and pieces.

The hawk, with its wings spread wide, has a propane tank for a body and the cap from an oxygen tank for a head.

The wings are hand saw blades, with pieces of metal shelf dividers and lawn mower blades for feathers.

The exhaust pipe legs end in talons made from garden cultivators.

Leaf rakes form the tail feathers, and its eyes are parts of a small wrench.

“I got the materials at garage sales and scrap piles at my grandma’s house,” he

Arts & Cats Above, Justin Collins, of the Blackhawk Crossings 4-H Club, talks to visual arts judge Rebecca Eden about the artwork he created during project judging at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. At right, Mariah Tarbill, age 9, of Polo, and member of the Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, holds the cat poster she made as a project after being judged at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. Her cat walked on the poster while she was making it, leaving its footprints. Photos by Earleen Hinton

A five-year-old honoree at Oregon’s National Night Out proves that heroes can come in any size.

On June 28 at approximately 5:44 p.m., one day before her fifth birthday, little Jaylee Armstrong successfully got emergency responders to her mother in need.

Jaylee was at home in Adeline with her siblings, two-year-old Ashton and three-month-old Brantley, when mother Christina O’Brien suffered a seizure and fell unconscious.

Quick to act, Jaylee knew just what to do: she called 911, reaching telecommunicator Jennifer Hoffman, who talked Jaylee

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Fair is underway The 164th Ogle County Fair begins Wednesday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, August 6 at the fairgrounds on Lime Kiln Road, just north of Ill. 64 a mile west of Oregon.

Besides livestock and a variety of other project exhibits, highlights are River Bend Antique Tractor Pulls and the fair queen contest on Wednesday, tractor and truck pulls on Thursday, the Big Hat Rodeo on Friday, a demolition derby on Saturday, and the free ground shows every day.

An $8 general admission ticket at the gate includes unlimited carnival rides.

Grandstand shows like the tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, and demolition derby take another $10 ticket.

Both tickets, however, can be purchased in advance at a discount at Casey’s General Store in Oregon, Mt. Morris, Stillman Valley, and Byron.

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

Armstrong was strong for mom

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

said. “I usually start with an idea and then I dig through the scrap and find the parts I want to use.”

Prose said he had already made owls and turtles, and when he graduated from Oregon High School this year he decided to create the Hawk mascot.

“I wanted to make something that represented that,” said Prose, who plans to attend Kishwaukee College, Malta, this fall to study engineering.

The hawk took about 10 hours to make, he said, and was created at home in his father’s workshop from the layout to the bending, cutting and welding.

“I’m not sure where I’m going to put it yet,” Prose said with a grin. “I usually put them in my mom’s flower bed but this one’s kind of big for that.”

The projects entered in the Junior Open Show showed ingenuity and vast diversity.

Thirteen-year old Emma Hunderman, Stillman Valley, also put her welding skills to

through giving her the color of the house and finding the home address on a piece of mail.

“She did great!” said Hoffman. “Honestly, the biggest impression she left on me was how ‘momma proud’ I was; I just wanted to find her and take her out for ice cream!”

When responders arrived, O’Brien was conscious again, and Jaylee was feeding Brantley.

For her quick response and calm handling of the situation, Jaylee was recognized as an official 911 hero.

“We’ve only given out three or four of these in seven years. They’re that special,” Ogle County 911 Board Chairman Richard Mott and said Sandy Beitel, Ogle 911 Coordinator Sandy Beitel give Jaylee Armstrong a certificate and medal for being named a 911 Hero during County 911 Coordinator.

Polo man indicted for aggravated battery of a baby

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

A Polo man has been indicted by an Ogle County Grand Jury for the aggravated battery of a month and onehalf-old baby.

Ian C. Green, 23, pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial at a hearing on July 26, the day after the grand jury handed down its decision.

Green was arrested July 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 broNational Night Out on Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton ken bones in various stages of Turn to A2 healing, and that the injuries

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had been received at a Polo residence.

According to court documents, the incident Ian occurred on Green July 5 at 402 E. King St., where Green was living.

Public defender Kathleen Isley is representing Green in court.

He remains in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court Aug. 2.

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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Sanborn maps reveal Polo growth and development

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society The clean squad descended on Henry School this past week and once more it is shining.

Some of us do not have that much energy anymore but Mike and Paula came to the rescue and they were a breath of fresh air.

My how it makes a difference to be young. So the school is once more clean and ready for the picnic.

I got the Sanborn Maps through the email and have been fascinated with them.

They start at 1885 and

show from Congress to Franklin Avenue and from Dixon to Colden Street.

Aplington House on the corner of Locust and Franklin has two little porches across the front of each section of the house.

They do not connect with each other and they are not very wide. There is no back porch.

The next map is dated 1893 and with that map we have a new Opera House next door to the Aplington House.

Caroline [Aplington] has evidently decided to upgrade her property with a new front porch across both sections of the house and the

porches connect.

Looks more like the porch of today but perhaps not quite as wide. There is still no porch on the back.

The next map is 1899 and Aplington House stays the same but Caroline has added a small building on the back of the lot close to the Opera House.

About this time Caroline became sick and went to stay with family in Sterling. We have now added the Catholic Church on the corner of Franklin and Dixon.

The next map was 1905.

Aplington House looks the same but we have added with the help of Carnegie a new Public Library.

Also at Congress School we have added the Assembly Hall upstairs. That seemed to be an added feature of the school built earlier.

Across the street north of Aplington House and next to the Burns House is a building called Hotel James.

The next map is 1913 and Aplington House stays the same.

The Baptist Church which was where the Motorcycle Museum is now became the Church of Christ.

The Hotel James north of the Burns House became Pools Hotel.

Many places are now adding heat, furnace, light and electricity. In 1905 only

a couple of places listed that.

1928 is the last map we have and the community is growing.

Along the Illinois Central Railroad we have the Fred French Coal Yard and the A. J. Hersch Lumber and Coal.

We have now added the business of a Filling Station on the highway.

At the bottom part of the map off South Green Street is McGrath & Attley Lumber Company.

During all this time across the street north from Aplington House is the Burns House.

From the earliest map right up to 1928 there is an

added on part to the Burns House in the back.

It is long and narrow and looks like it could be a livery stable where they kept horses and buggies.

Certainly Dr. Burns would have needed a horse and a buggy in order to get to patients.

And there was a doctor in with him. His name was Dr. Warren. We have so far not found his name anywhere else.

Eventually you will hear more about the practice of Dr. Burns as we prepare to get his home on the National Register of Historic Places.

Maybe we will be successful again.

Hero recognized during National Night Out in Oregon From A1 The awards didn’t stop, there; the community had a surprise for the young hero as well.

“Not only are we proud of you, and your parents proud of you, but the community is so proud of you, too!”

Hoffman told Jaylee as she was in front of the crowd.

“They wanted to show you that with these gifts!”

With that, Jaylee was presented with gift certificates from Mimmo’s Pizza and The Depot in Forreston, and several pink toys from Oregon’s Ace Hardware and Blaine’s Farm Ogle County 911 Hero Jaylee Armstrong poses with her award along with 911 Board & Fleet.

Chairman Richard Mott, 911 Coordinator Sandy Beitel, dispatcher Jennifer Hoffman, “I’m honestly very and Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle during National Night Out on Tuesday. Photo happy,” said father Mickey

by Earleen Hinton Armstrong. “She’s always

Polo Police Activity Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh reported the following information July 31.

July 29 Erin E. Testin, 22, Joliet, was cited at 12:13 p.m. for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph

speed zone.

Testin was released on an I-bond.

General Calls for Service for the weeks of July 17-30 Citizen Assist 50 Juvenile 3 Animal 1 Ordinance Violations 1

Disturbance/Domestic 2 Fire/Medical Assist 6 Alarm 1 Lock Out 3 911 Hang-Up 2 Traffic Stops 15 County Assists 6 Criminal Investigations 3

been a smart kid - always teaching us things we didn’t know ourselves.”

Her mother and stepfather, Christina and Taylor O’Brien, echoed the pride.

“She took action when I needed her most,” said O’Brien. “I’m extremely proud she’d being honored today.”

When asked how it felt to be a hero, Jaylee simply responded: “Good.”

“Mommy taught me to do it in cause of an emergency,” she said.

The 911 hero award was just part of the twelfth annual Ogle County National Night Out, which rang in at 5 p.m.

Tuesday evening.

“We have a great time doing this, but the most important thing is the kids,”

said Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle. “We want them to know the police are their friends, that they can trust us, and that they can work with us. We’re all neighbors, in uniform or not.”

The interaction between Hoffman and Jaylee echoed VanVickle’s sentiments.

Several education opportunities were provided to the public, including information tables form Ogle County 911, Ogle County Emergency Management Agency, and Northern Illinois CPR & First Aid. Ogle County K9 Okar and his handler, Deputy Rob Gemmell, also gave demonstrations in drug locating, apprehending, tracking, and protecting.

Council takes no action Monday The Polo City Council took no action Monday evening after a closed session held during a special meeting.

The council met in closed session for more than 20 minutes to discuss personnel matters.

The next regular meeting, which is open to the public, will be held on Monday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at the city hall.

Car and bike show Saturday 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.

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Creativity is on display From A1 work, creating a bench mainly from old combination wrenches.

She welded the wrenches together in her father’s shop to make the back and arms for the bench.

The legs are made from large chain links bolted together and stabilized with steel rebar.

The seat is pine boards in an angle iron frame.

She found her idea on Pinterest and it took off from there.

“I thought it would be amazing to make a bench from wrenches,” said Emma, who estimated she worked 18 hours on the project.

She jokingly said she tried to talk her father out of some of his wrenches but had no luck.

“His wrenches are very precious to him,” she said laughing.

Chrystal Shuman, 17, Polo, also put her hand to bench-making.

Hers is a deacon’s bench made from a more traditional material — black walnut bought from Dan Schmidt, Polo.

Built in her high school woodworking class, the project took about nine weeks to complete.

The bench was her first woodworking undertaking, but won’t be her last.

“I just like learning new things,” Schuman said.

Fifth grader Lucy Foss, Genoa, came to the judging dressed to match her Intercultural project - a study of Norway and her grandparents’ emigration from there.

She was wearing a traditional Norwegian cap and necklace, topped off with socks bearing the flag of Norway.

A member of the Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Lucy said her interest was piqued by a trip to the Norwegian Heritage Center, Stoughton, Wisconsin.

“Before I didn’t really know about their Independence Day or the first ship they sailed on,” she said. “I knew something about it but I know a lot more now.”

She and her family are looking forward to a trip to Norway later this year.

Mariah Tarbill, 9, Polo, chose cats as her project, and then one of her favorites almost deep-sixed her exhibit poster.

As she painted the poster, Pedro, who is entered in the cat show later this week, got a little too involved and walked across it with paint on his feet.

The solution was to add more cat prints and incorporate them into the poster design.

Judge Lizza Stauffer approved. “Its really cute.

She did a good job,” she said.

Mariah’s favorite thing about cats is that “They like to lay on you when you’re in bed,” she said.

Least favorite? “Cleaning the litter box!” she said, wrinkling her nose.

Twelve-year-old Mariah Drake, Oregon, was all about another kind of animal goats.

Her project, entered in Animal Science, was to detail a goat’s digestive system, including a diagram and facts about each organ.

She’s been raising goats for three or four years and has 14 of them.

Mariah Drake, age 12, of Oregon, explains her project on dairy goat digestion to veterinarian Nicole Marquardt, an animal science judge, at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

“They’re like dogs kind of,” Mariah said. “They follow you around and they’re fun to be with.”

Bruce Gehrke, 11, Byron, entered various kinds of filters for skid loaders in his exhibit for Machine Care & Maintenance.

The project explained the different kinds and how they work.

Bruce said that what he learned doing the project will make him more help to

his father.

“I like helping my dad with machines. Now I can help him more,” he said.

“Basically I deal with machines every day.”

Judge David Shuman also liked Bruce’s efforts.

“You did a great job on your project. It looks nice,” he told him.

Pipe cleaners, clay, wire, puff balls, bells, and paint all went into Allison Druien’s Mixed Media project.

The 10-year-old from Byron made her entry in art class and it took about a month to complete.

“This was one of the biggest projects of the year.

Everyone made a different shaped faced,” Allison explained to judge Bev Binkley. “We could choose the colors. I chose black, white, and gray.”

Allison said she already has another project in mind for next year.

Volunteers help VOP get back on its feet after flood

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

As of Monday, a workshop re-opened for production and a few consumers returned to work in one of the areas that wasn’t badly flooded.

“All the floors have been cleaned, the carpet has been torn out, and the equipment has been taken out to be sanitized,” Brooks said. “We hope within a few days time we can be back in operations and fulfilling our mission.”

During the last week, VOP staff members have gone to Oregon’s two residential facilities to provide services for consumers there.

“We went to them instead of them coming to us,” Brooks said.

Getting completely back to normal will take time,

however. The kitchen had to be gutted and will be totally remodeled.

The offices were also on the casualty list.

“It may be a month until we are back in our administrative offices,” Brooks said.

VOP carries flood insurance, and Brooks said a portion of the loss will be covered.

Two blocks to the east, residents of the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center, 811 S. 10th St., were able to return July 26 after the flooding forced them to evacuate four days earlier.

“Our residents and staff were very happy to be back home,” said Jen Stark, Director of Communications

for Momentum Healthcare, which owns the facility. “It was only from Saturday until Wednesday, but it felt like forever for our residents.”

With the water from the torrential overnight rain rising around the facility Stark said the evacuation was begun about 6 a.m. on July 22.

With the help of the Oregon Fire Department and other local agencies, the residents were taken first to the fire station and then to three other area healthcare facilities.

“They were taken to the fire station for triage, some by ambulance, some by our own vehicles, and some by Village of Progress vans, and

some by school buses,” she said July 24.

From there they were transported to healthcare facilities at Franklin Grove, Amboy, and Shabbona, all of which are owned by Momentum.

“Activities are resuming and we’re back to life as usual,” Stark said Tuesday.

The floodwaters did not get inside the building, and so it was not damaged.

Like Brooks, Stark was appreciative of the help from other agencies and the community.

“Village of Progress was there for us despite their own flooding,” she said. “We are so grateful to be part of such a generous community.”

has the help needed to keep phones and the television.

On Sunday, Clint, moving forward.

Our neighborhood Stephanie, and Joao joined churches are alive and well. me at our regular worship This past Friday evening, service before heading to my daughter, Stephanie and the PInecricker cafe for her boyfriend, Joao Vieira, lunch on the patio and their

By Karen Merlak came home for a visit. popular potato soup.

This visit had a bit of One last goodbye to our The rain has finally a mission as Stephanie regular church crowd dining stopped and the reward is cleaned out her room and inside, and the kids were the most beautiful weather moved her belongings back home and back to the task we have had all summer. to St. Paul. at hand.

The greenest grass, The task of cleaning Joao and Clint took apart colorful flowers, and started right away on Friday. the furniture so it could be magnificent fields have We made it through most of packed in Stephanie’s car benefitted from the storms her room on the first night. and soon everything was of late.

On Saturday morning, loaded.

The drier weather has Stephanie and Joao went This has been a very allowed my basement to dry to run errands as Stephanie exciting week for Stephanie out, too. God is good. tied up a few loose ends as as soon she will be moving This morning in church, she makes her permanent out on her own. we were greeted by Sandra move to the north.

About the time the kids Ford.

On Saturday evening, made it back to St. Paul, Our special music was the Clint, Stephanie, Joao, and I was heading farther out hymn story of “The Solid I went over to my brother’s into the country to the Rock,” read by Larry Riffle. home to spend some time Blackhawk Baptist Camp.

Rev. Charlotte Hoppe with Ben, Jo, Hayden and Camp director, Jane invited Carrie and Evie Garrett.

Hamilton, had asked me to Riopell, granddaughters of Our traditional game help with a class in liturgical Kent and Judy Nettz, up night had a technological dance and I was very happy front for the youth message. upgrade as we played a to oblige.

Carrie and Evie, along game involving our cell It was a beautiful evening with their mom, Janelle, came out to Pine Creek to spend the weekend with M Kent and Judy Nettz.

OGRA R P L The girls had many AVE VIP TR adventures on the farm and 2017 with their cousins.

This past Tuesday evening, our church hosted the Polo Council of Churches meeting.

With many churches represented, each project SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

in the wonderful cool shade of the trees that surround the park.

It is a peaceful drive out to the park by way of Penn Corner Road. The roadside is much more open now that our old home is gone.

A little further down the road is another patch of grass where my childhood home once stood. Both structures are now gone.

Just like those old, worn

out houses, Stephanie cleaned out her room with most of her belongings going to the “get rid of ” pile.

When our things are worn out or no longer of interest to us, we are reminded that all things in this life are temporary.

Clothes, toys, knick knacks, and even the homes we live in won’t last forever.

There is only thing with

that kind of staying power.

So much so, that we can have eternal life with Jesus.

He wants us to join Him in heaven. He is the only, everlasting, permanent, way to eternal life.

I hope to see you next week when we gather in our church in the country for our regular worship service.

Our family would like to meet your family on Sunday.

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Community-minded volunteers are making all the difference to a local agency that is trying to return to normal after major flooding almost two weeks ago.

“I really appreciate the impact the volunteers and community have made,” Brion Brooks, executive director of the Village of Progress in Oregon, said on Tuesday. “Without them it would take us a lot longer to get this done.”

The “this” he was referring to is tearing out drywall, insulation, and carpets, checking over equipment,

and cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.

A foot of water was inside the facility that provides services and programs for developmentally disabled adults after 6-8 inches of rain fell in a few hours July 2122.

Brooks said three-fourths of the 28,000 square-foot building just off Pines Road was damaged. The water ruined not only drywall and carpets, but also furniture, equipment, and the products consumers make for various contractors.

Only two small portions of the building were spared the worst of it, and those are already being utilized to get back up and running, he said.

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College to sponsor trip to Florida Sauk Valley Community College will sponsor a trip Sept. 1-8 to Ft. Myers Beach, Florida.

The public is invited to join in for trips to the Everglades, local historic sites, and set sail on a Dolphin cruise.

Participants will stay at the Mariner’s Boathouse and Beach Resort where each villa sleeps up to six people and comes with a fully equipped

kitchen, screened lanais, TVs, Wi-Fi, pool, hot tub, gas grill, and playground.

A trip preview will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at SVCC room 1J2, across from Sauk gym.

Contact Brenda Helms, community education coordinator, for complete trip information and trip costs at svcc.edu/bcc, 815-835-6212, or brenda.helms@svcc.edu.

Democrats to meet Eighteen instructors from across the United States, including Arizona, Delaware, and Arizona attended a two-cycle engine seminar on July 11 and 12 at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon. Photo supplied

SVCC hosts seminar for instructors Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, in partnership with Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, recently hosted a two-cycle engine seminar for career and technical education instructors.

Eighteen instructors from across the United States, including Arizona, Delaware,

and Arizona attended the workshop on July 11 and 12.

Instructors learned about engine principles, Stihl two and four-stroke theory and operation, and ignition and carburetor theory.

A significant portion of the workshop focused on hands-on learning utilizing Stihl’s systematic

faultfinding process to conduct a complete engine check.

The instructors engaged with both purge primer and non-purge carburetor service and repair.

Instructors applied their new knowledge by working in teams to successfully service and repair a chainsaw,

pole saw, and leaf blower that would not start prior to the workshop.

For more information about this and similar future SVCC workshops, contact Sauk Agriculture professor Dr. Ryan Anderson at ryan.g.anderson@svcc.edu or 815-835-6279.

OHS Class of ‘97 plans 20th reunion 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-

Ogle County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon.

Set-up is at 6 p.m., and the meeting will start at 6:30 with a discussion time following.

Food will be available from the bar throughout the event.

For more information, contact chairman Nancy Churchill at ncchurchill@ comcast.net or 815-7323790.

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

July 21 Jose M. Pacheco, Oregon, and Lupe Carlos, Chana Mitchell A. Wyatt and Linda S. Sisco, both of Mt. Morris.

July 24 Adam H. Jordan and Roxanne M. McNeal, both of 266-1646 or Heather Barcai-Mowry at hjbarcaimowry4@ Byron. hotmail.com or 815-703-5458.

Benjamin M. Webster, The committee has also created an OHS Class of 97 Face- Sycamore, and Sydney N. book Group.

Carpenter, Rochelle.

Cheers to 20 years!

Kyle W. McKinney and

Carlie B. Toland, both of Fitchburg, WI July 25 James C. Lockinger and Megan T. Winch, both of Rochelle.

Andrew J. Finley and Meghan M. Bradle, both of Metamora.

July 26 Terry W. Nge and Tessa M. Skilton, both of Westmont.

July 27 Chad M. Callison and Jennifer L. Carlson, both of Byron.

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

(All ages are welcome to participate in programming) ComEd Speaks About New Smart Meters On Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m., a representative will be at Rock River Center to educate us on the work ComEd is doing in Oregon and the surrounding areas installing smart meters to homes and businesses.

You will learn what a smart meter is, the benefits of a smart meter, and how to better manage energy usage.

The presentation takes roughly 30 minutes. A question and answer period will follow.

Materials will be provided for attendees. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is required, as helps our facilitators and staff be prepared for programs/events. If you plan

on attending, please call the Center at 815-732-3252 to sign up.

Supportive Living for Seniors Presented by Nancy Wendling, Heritage Woods We are pleased to have Nancy Wendling of Heritage Woods in Freeport, with us on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

She will share a very informative presentation on Supportive Living for Seniors.

Nancy’s program begins promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Beverages will be served and handouts provided.

Immediately following the program is a potluck lunch and bingo.

We look forward to seeing you. Registration is required.

Call the Center at 815-7323252 to sign up.

Illinois Department of

Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

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

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

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

News from the Computer Technology Center The following computer classes, facilitated by Rock

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866

River Center volunteers, have been scheduled in August and September.

Aug. 21 – General IT Security: 9:30 – 11 a.m.

(Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and anti-virus software. A question and answer period will follow.

Sept. 18– Transferring Files to External Storage: 9:30 – 11 a.m.

(Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) This class provides instructions on how to transfer files, photos, and media from your laptop to an external storage device (flash drive). Bring your laptop and a flash drive or

memory stick.

A Q&A period will follow. A limited number of flash drives are available for purchase at Rock River Center.

Lab Hours with Scott Aug. 23 & Sept. 20– 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) This hour is for those looking for 1-on-1 assistance with common technology issues. Call to register for lab hours with Scott, as space is limited.

Those interested may register for as one or more of these sessions. One-onone basic computer training will be available on a limited basis.

All classes are free to attend and open to the public.

Space may be limited, so call

Birthday Celebrations!

Come celebrate your birthday at Rock River Center!

Monthly birthdays are celebrated with a Pot Luck Lunch.

Please call to reserve your place at the table and be sure to tell us if it is your birthday month.

A birthday treat is provided by Oregon Living & Rehabilitation! Lunch is at 11:30 and Bingo will follow!

College News Drake University Kelsey Taylor, Polo, graduated recently from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, with a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology.

She was also earned a grade point average of 3.5

or higher and was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.

Kyle Godwin, Davis Junction, was named to the president’s list for the spring semester. He earned a grade point average of 4.0.

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early to be guaranteed a spot.

Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use your new tablet or smart phone.

Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice.

Maddison Kirchner Maddison Kirchner, Forreston, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

She is a sophomore majoring in Nursing.

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Aug. 3—10 a.m.

Bible Class Sunday, Aug. 6—8 a.m.

Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday Thursday, Aug. 10—10 a.m.

Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m.

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

Church 10:30 a.m.

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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.

Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon FIRST UNITED on Ill. 64, two miles north on METHODIST CHURCH German Church Road 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor John Wisdom Pastor David Poust Church Office 815-938-2380 Phone: 815-732-6313 Thursday, Aug. 3—8 a.m. AA 9 a.m. Sunday School Meeting 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday, Aug. 6—9 a.m.

Women & Men’s Bible Worship, Communion & Pantry Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com Offering Monday, Aug. 7—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee EMMANUEL at The Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at EVANGELICAL Polo Nursing Home LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon FLORENCE UNITED (Payne’s Point) METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Andrew Kayes 2649 W. Florence Rd., Office: 815-732-2424 Freeport Worship Service 9 a.m.

Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

January, March, May, July, EVANGELICAL FREE September, November CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS VAN BROCKLIN UNITED 102 S. Seminary St. METHODIST CHURCH Mt. Morris 2649 W. Florence Rd., Senior Pastor Freeport Bruce McKanna Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 815-734-4942 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 3—1 p.m.

February, April, June, August, Ladies Bible Study October, December Saturday, Aug. 5—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group FORRESTON GROVE Sunday, Aug. 6—8:30 CHURCH a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Forreston Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Presbyterian Church in Log onto our website at America http://www.efcmm.org to check Pastor Drew Jones out our latest opportunities and 815-938-3605 updates www.forrestongrovechurch. com FAITH DISCOVERY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School FORRESTON REFORMED 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Nursery Available 501 Third Ave. We are an independent non9:30 a.m. Worship denominational Christian 10:45 a.m. Sunday School church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor Kathy Burkheimer LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-222-7270 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sunday Morning Worship Pastor Scott Ralston at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith In the Heart of Forreston” Together-Christian education 9 a.m. Sunday Worship for all ages following worship 10 a.m. Sunday School service Welcome Center is at FAITH UNITED 111 S. 4th St., Oregon METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, GRACE VALLEY Growing & Serving in Faith CHRISTIAN REFORMED Handicapped Accessible CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Pastor Brian LeBaron German Valley 815-946-3212 Pastor Jake Ritzema Website: faithumcpolo 815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

11 a.m. Fellowship Worship Service 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GERMAN VALLEY 505 Hill St., Oregon UNITED METHODIST www.fbcoregon.org CHURCH 815-732-2642 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.

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.

August’s Bible Books of the Month are Judges and Ruth.

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, Aug. 5—4 p.m.

Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

Agape Worship Service Sunday, Aug. 6—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship LEAF RIVER UNITED Monday, Aug. 7—6:30 METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Wednesday Night Alive 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Committee Meeting Pastor David Poust Tuesday, Aug. 8—8:30 a.m.Sunday, Aug. 6—10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Preschool Screening; Worship & Children’s Church 10 a.m. Staff Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9—10 Wednesday, Aug. 9—6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bertolet Bash a.m. Men’s Bible Study Saturday, Aug. 12—4 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Agape Worship Service (Dave 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Saam) Pastor Chan Ik Choi Sunday, Aug. 13—9 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Worship (Dave Saam); 10:15 Worship Service 9 a.m. a.m. Fellowship Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Sixth Grade.

CHURCH Everyone is Welcome 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe MT. MORRIS CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School OF THE BRETHREN 10 a.m. Worship Service 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 POLO CHURCH OF THE Mt. Morris, IL 61054 BRETHREN Pastor Ginny Haney Congress Ave. & Webster St. Phone: 815-734-4573 (The church is handicapped Office hours Monday - Friday accessible) 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Pastor Leslie Lake Thursday, Aug. 3—11:30 9 a.m. Family Worship a.m. Food Pantry Board Meet10 a.m. Fellowship Time ing; 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Open Friday, Aug. 4—9 a.m. WomPRAIRIE DELL en’s Fellowship PRESBYTERIAN Saturday, Aug. 5—4-7 p.m.

CHURCH Living Hope Church 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Sunday, Aug. 6—8:15 a.m.

Shannon Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Wor- Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP ship with Communion; 10:30 815-864-2448 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, Aug. 8—8:45 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Fellowship Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; Quilting REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH NORTH GROVE 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris EVANGELICAL Email: pastor@revivemtm.

CHURCH com 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Southern Baptist Forreston Saturday Night Service Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 5:30 p.m.

Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Sunday School 9 a.m.

CHURCH Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Craig Arnold, Pastor a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 812-236-1213 Open at New Life Community Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Center ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL OREGON CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Ill. 64 West 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Oregon Pastor Michael Hoffman Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-6847 815-732-7211 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship 10:30 a.m.

Email:saint.bride.church@ You and your family are ingmail.com vited to join us for worship on Services Sunday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Pastor Hoffman continues and 10 a.m. his Summer Bible Stories SeClasses ries.

Children’s Sunday School & This Sunday’s message is Adult Bible Study Available titled “We Aren’t Talking about St. Bride’s follows traditional Smores Here!”

Anglican-Episcopal church Communion will be celpractices; is biblically based ebrated. Dennis Cheatwood and both family and individual will give the Communion oriented. Visitors are always Comments. welcomed.

Greeting you will be Debbie Grove and the Amanda ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Lovblad Family.

CHURCH During morning worship an West Grove Road at exceptionally fine Children’s

Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Aug. 6—9 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Divine Worship; 10:45 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study; 12:30 p.m. Horst Reunion in Fellowship Hall ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 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 Friday, Aug. 4—8 a.m.

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

Worship Sunday, Aug. 6—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Following Wednesday, Aug. 9—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group 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

Vintage tractors on display at Green Iron Days Aug. 4-6 The John Deere Historic Site, 8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour will host the 2017 Green Iron Days on Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dozens of vintage John Deere and related brand twocylinder tractors will be on display during the three-day gathering.

Guests will have an opportunity to talk with owners about the unique collection and restoration stories behind them.

Glen Brendel, who can go from balladeer to the most high impact vocals known to man on two consecutive selections, The band Flying Fish will belts out a song for the music fans at the Ogle County Fair during a First Friday performance. Photo supplied perform on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. and the tractors participating in the event will parade through the streets of

First Fridays goes to the fair Aug. 4 Once again the First Friday on Aug. 4 will see the musicians of the yearround First Fridays Music Show at the Lions Pavilion in a feature performance at the Ogle County Fair.

First Fridays musicians sign-up begins at 6 p.m. and the Fair Association

can’t be held responsible if the musicians can’t wait until the 7 p.m. starting time.

A jam session might break out.

Musicians from a 100mile radius are expected and long distance travelers do appear.

The 2017 Long Distance Award is from Ireland and the all-time record goes to Australia.

First Fridays will wrap up the week night shows following John Lindhorst and his unique Ukulele Symphony on Thursday evening at the fair.

First Fridays will follow their all-acoustic tradition with the Ogle County Fair’s professional audio services provided by 3-D Sound Company.

The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located west of Oregon just off Ill. 64 on Limekiln Road.

RRC offers trip to “Miracle on 34th Street” The Rock River Center is offering a chance 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 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/payment deadline is Sept. 15.

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

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

Geocaching offered at Oregon parks Are you looking for a unique and fun way to spend time outdoors at Oregon parks?

The Oregon Park District has the perfect activity for you.

Geocaching (geo-cashing) is an environmentally friendly outdoor recreational activity.

This outdoor treasure hunting

game involves searching for hidden objects using clues and GPS (global positioning system) coordinates.

There are nine geocaches strategically placed within the Oregon Park District’s parks.

Whether you are alone or with friends or family, this is guaranteed to be fun for all ages.

Enjoy learning and taking in the beauty of these destinations while on your real life treasure hunt for geocaches!

You will need a www.geocaching.com membership, a GPS device or a GPS-enabled mobile phone so you can navigate to a cache, a pen or pencil to sign

the cache log.

To start your adventure, retrieve a free Oregon Park District Geocaching log book and guide online or at Nash Recreation Center today.

Nash is located at the corner of Fifth and Madison Streets in Oregon.

For more information, call 815-732-3101.

Grand Detour at 7 p.m.

Food vendors and a full gift shop will also be available to attendees throughout the weekend.

In addition to the tractors, visitors to the John Deere Historic Site also have the opportunity to tour John Deere’s home and an archeological dig of his original blacksmith shop.

The site’s blacksmith will also be on hand to conduct demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Admission is always free at the John Deere Historic Site.

For more information go to www.VisitJohnDeere.com or call the historic site 815652-4551.

Stewardship day set at Silver Creek preserve The Northwest Illinois Audubon will offering a stewardship day on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. at its Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserve.

The preserve is two miles south of Leaf River in the southwest corner of the intersection of Leaf River and West Grove Roads.

Parking is off of Leaf River Road. Main Street in the Village of Leaf River crosses

Ill. 72 and becomes Leaf River Road.

Tools, gloves, water and fabulous homemade snacks will be provided.

Call Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204 for more details or if the weather is questionable.

Carpooling is available from the Staples lot, 17221724 South West Ave., Freeport at 7:15 a.m.

MM Senior Center plans September trip Mt. Morris Senior Center is sponsoring a seven-day, six-night Pigeon Forge and Smokey Mountain Show Trip from Sept. 17-23.

The trip includes motor coach transportation, 10 meals — six breakfast and four dinners; admission to Titanic, world’s largest museum attraction; five shows, including three dinner — Soul of Motown, American’s Hit Parade, The Hatfield-McCoy Show, one morning — Smith Morning

Variety Show, and one evening — Smoky Mountain Opry; free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee; a guided tour of Smokey Mountains National Park.

The cost is $639 per person, with double occupancy.

This trip is open to all ages.

For more information or to register call Barb Davis at 815-441-0900, Rogene Strite at 815-238-3620, or Mt. Morris Senior Center at 815-734-6335.

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Weed and seed workshops are planned Aug. 8 and 12 at Sand Ridge on South Daysville Road southeast of Oregon. Photo supplied

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This offer good at participating locations and may end at any time and without notice. Offer is not available to Public Funds or Financial Institutions. Member FDIC.

Weed and seed workshops will be held at Sand Ridge, 2879 S. Daysville Rd.,

Oregon, on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m.

Spend a pleasant morning or evening working in the great outdoors.

Learn about native plants and animals from a knowledgeable leader.

Enjoy native wildlife – deer, turkeys, maybe a fox or rare ornate box turtle; delight in seeing beautiful butterflies flitting from flower to flower.

Learn which plants are desirable and which are noxious weeds.

While you learn, give nature a helping hand removing the weeds you are learning about, or collecting seed from the plants that should be preserved.

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will lead learning and working and make it enjoyable.

Wear long pants and sleeves and bring gloves.

For more information call 815-238-2683.

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IDNR reopens Rock River The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reopened the Rock River, which had been closed in four counties since July 22 in the wake of heavy rains and flooding, on Tuesday.

No-wake rules remain in effect for Lee, Ogle and Win-

nebago counties, however, local sheriffs said this afternoon. That means boats and other watercraft are restricted to traveling no faster than 5 mph.

Whiteside is not imposing a no-wake rule at this time, Sheriff’s Lt. John Booker said.

Per state law, the IDNR is authorized to open and close rivers to traffic when conditions become “significantly dangerous to the public.”

Sheriffs have the authority to enact no-wake restrictions for their counties as they deem necessary.

4-H Livestock Auction is Aug. 5 The annual 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been set for Saturday, Aug. 5.

It will be held at the Ogle County Fair at the fairgrounds near Oregon.

The 4-H Auction Committee invites the public to support 4-H project work by bidding on a quality 4-H animal!

The auction will start at 3 p.m. in the Swine Barn.

It will feature 4-H market hogs, lambs, beef animals, goats, poultry, and rabbits as well as the champion and reserve champion beef, swine and lamb carcasses.

Live animals may be purchased and sent to a locker or may be bought and resold at a slaughterhouse.

Slaughterhouse buyers will be attending.

Transportation to processing plants will be provided.

A floor price will be set according to the current market trends the day of the Auction. A list of current market prices will be available.

Champion and Reserve Champion market animals will be sold first. Pork and lamb carcasses will be sold whole.

Beef carcasses will be sold in halves.

Auction order will be: swine carcass, live swine, beef carcass, live beef, sheep carcass, live sheep, dairy and meat goat wethers, dairy basket, live poultry, live rabbits, live swine, live beef, and live sheep.

Auction brochures are available in the Ogle County Extension Office and online at http://web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo.

Bidding arrangements can be made for interested parties who are unable to attend. Call 815/732-2191 for more information.

The restored railroad depot at Steward will be one of several sites featured Friday evening at the village’s annual Celebration Garden and Village Hall Open House. Photo supplied

Steward to host open house The Village of Steward will welcome visitors and residents to its annual Celebration Garden and Village Hall Open House on Friday, Aug. 4.

The public is invited to visit the historic village hall, see the original jail cells, enjoy refreshments, and hear Music by Pauline.

Stroll the garden to see the flowers and the personalized bricks that have been donated

honoring past and present community members.

The open house is from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Then visit the village’s park for its “Evening in the Park” event.

The historic train depot will be open for visitors from 5 to 7 p.m., and the Steward United Methodist Church will have a bake sale inside.

The church will also be serving food in the park’s

shelter from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The menu will include pulled chicken barbecue, hot dogs, cole slaw, baked beans, chips, and beverages.

Fox Valley Grass, a bluegrass band, will return and perform from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park.

A Movie in the Park later that evening will feature “The Secret Life of Pets.”

Bring lawn chairs. Free popcorn will be served.

Farm Bureau to host market outlook webinar on Aug. 15 Heading into the harvest season, the Ogle County Farm Bureau will host a webinar-based market outlook with AgriVisor Senior Analyst Dale Durchholz on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

Durchholz prepares and edits the “Cash Strategist” for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek and Iowa Spokesman.

He speaks at many Farm Bureau and other agriculture meetings as well as contributing to RFD

Illinois and WILL radio.

Prior to joining AgriVisor, Durchholz had been a grain and livestock analyst for other companies including another producer market consulting firm and two Chicago brokerage houses. At the latter, he headed their research operations.

Members can participate in the webinar by accessing the webinar from their home computers.

To access from a computer participants

will need to download specific software free from the internet, and use the webinar access code.

To find instructions for downloading the software and to access the webinar link go the Ogle County

Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org.

The webinar can accessed by going to the

Ogle County Farm Bureau website at www.oglefb.org and clicking on the link for the webinar.

Kish offers class on forklift operation The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education Department is offering a forklift operation class on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The class will meet in Room E-130 in Caukin Building on the Kishwaukee

College campus. The cost is $149.

Students should bring a sack lunch.

The class will cover the basic knowledge and skills required for safe, powered, industrial lift-truck operation.

The class will include

lecture, discussion, video presentation and hands-on training.

After successful completion of a written exam and driving skills class, students will receive an operator’s permit.

The operator’s permit

allows students to participate in an on-site testing administered by the student’s employer.

For more information or to register, contact Tricia Hernandez at 815-825-9441 or at tricia.hernandez@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.

Autumn gardening workshop planned by Master Gardeners Autumn with a Master Gardener is an evening gardening workshop scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at University of Illinois Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Rd, Oregon.

Join the Ogle County Master Gardeners for this evening event offering participants information

about various aspects of home gardening.

fall and winter vegetables.

When to Divide Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to divide a hosta and a daylily.

When to Prune They will let you know when to prune your tress and shrubs, grasses and perennials.

When to Plant They will discuss spring, summer and fall bulbs. In addition, they will talk about

How to Put Perennials to Bed They will offer tips on how to put your perennial garden to

bed, clean up your vegetable garden, put your tools away, and preserve herbs.

Let’s Do Learn about salsa, (tomato, vegetable, fruit) and herbal vinegar. Participants will have an opportunity to make one so please bring your own pint sized glass container with lid.

Registrations will be

accepted until Sept. 18.

To cover costs there is a charge of $10 per person or $15 per couple.

Register soon, the maximum for the class is 30.

Sessions filled on a first come, first served basis.

Extension reserves the right to decline registrations received at any time if numbers exceed room

capacity.

Register online at https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-7322191.

recycling station for rural residents around Rochelle and those who reside in multi-family dwellings who do not have curbside pick-up of their recyclables.

The OCSWMD reminds users of this recycling station to read about its proper use, never leave items outside of the container, and to only place items in the container that are recyclable through this program.

This container is not intended for business use, as the larger volumes of material cause the container to fill at a faster rate, adding significant cost to the program.

Please keep in mind that recycling is just a small part of reducing what goes into the landfill.

Remember to reduce, reuse, and then recycle.

Please contact the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, or visit www.oglecounty. org, for a wide range of information, including waste reduction methods, reuse outlets, composting, and recycling options here in Ogle County.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the local Extension office at 815732-2191.

Public Voice Oregon Park District caps off 50 years Dear Editor, The Oregon Park District ended our 50th anniversary celebration with a Concert in the Park complete with fireworks this past week.

Throughout the year we have been celebrating with special programs and events thanking the community for their support throughout the years.

The Oregon Park District began in December of 1966.

Throughout the past 50 years, the District’s commissioners, directors and employees have successfully stayed ahead of the trends in an effort to continue ‘Creating fun for a lifetime’.

What began in 1966 in a one room office in the former Manzullo building, has grown into one of the premier park district’s in our area.

Thank you to the community for your support as we celebrated 50 years.

Our final celebration featured an additional Concert in the Park. A record crowd of over 750 people packed Park West to celebrate with us, enjoying music from SoapStone, walking tacos, ice cream and the grand finale, fireworks!

The evening would not have been successful without the help from our dedicated staff, Board of Commissioners and community who joined us.

Special thanks to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department for the use of their portable lights to light the park after the fireworks.

Thank you to Ralphie & LuLu’s for use of their equipment and expertise in helping us prepare the meal.

And finally, thank you to Robin Pearce for donating the chips for our walking tacos.

The Oregon Park District Board of Commissioners and staff thank you for

your continued support and encouragement. We pledge to continue the work that started 50 years ago making the Oregon Park District such an attractive place to call home.

Erin Folk Oregon Park District Executive Director

Recycling container moved in Rochelle Dear Editor, On July 7, 2017 the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department relocated the recycling container in Rochelle from the Big R parking lot to a location on North Caron Road just south of Seventh

Avenue.

This location change was made at the request of the Big R store management as the area which previously held the recycling station will be used for additional storage space.

The OCSWMD would like to thank the following for all of their efforts in supporting recycling in the Rochelle area: the Big R store for allowing the container to be in their parking lot for many years, the City of Rochelle Street Department for providing equipment and staff to move the deck for the recycling station, and Tim Bruns and the Errett Warehousing Group for allowing the container to be placed on their property on Caron Road.

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Jamboree brings Shindig to Mt. Morris Friday The Mt. Morris Jamboree will welcome the 60s tribute band Shindig on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. for its debut performance at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

“Shindig presents a tribute to the 60s and always delivers a trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock and roll music,” said event organizer Larry Ubben.

“Covering over 90 different bands from that period of time where music told the story of an entire generation - early 60s, British Invasion, psychedelic, pop, girl groups, Woodstock...are all part of the show.”

Tom Rychter and Tom Benson play guitars and sing, John Murphy plays

bass, Sharman Strode sings and Mark Lega plays drums and sings.

The Mt. Morris Senior Center will serve pulled pork sandwiches, chips, soda, water and Dilly Bars at 6 p.m.

A nonprofit organization, the center staff is committed to helping seniors through programs, services and events.

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 every Friday through October from 4 to 7 p.m. at the bank parking lot at the corner of Wesley Avenue and

Ill. 64.

The Encore! Mt. Morris art gallery will be open in Old Sandstone, just adjacent to the band shell, that evening from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as well, this week featuring the Mt. Morris Public Library’s children’s S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) show.

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.

A concert presented by Lyle Grobe on July 14 drew 500 folks, and Dave Weld brought a crowd of 450 last week.

The Shindigs will bring music from the 1960s to the Reckmeyer Band Shell in Mt. Morris on Friday, Aug. 4. The band features Tom Rychter and Tom Benson on guitars and vocals, John Murphy on bass, Sharman Strode on vocals, and Mark Lega on drums and vocals. Photo supplied

“Seussical the Musical” will be performed in Oregon Show will be on Nov. 10-12 The Oregon Park District is once again pairing with the Oregon Elementary School to cast, rehearse and put on “Seussical the Musical” for grades 3-6th.

Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at the Oregon Elementary School.

Every child who auditions will have a part in the performance and a moment in the light, all while learning about the art of theatre. There are only 60 spots available to audition so register now.

Registration must be completed as spots are available or by the day prior to your child’s audition.

Fee is $40 per actor.

A parent meeting will be

held on Monday, Aug. 21 at Nash Recreation Center at 7 p.m.

This date is also the deadline to join the cast if spots are still available.

Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration is open now at Nash Recreation Center.

Auditions will take place at the Oregon Elementary School on Tuesday, Aug.

22 and Thursday, Aug. 24 directly after school and ending at 5 p.m. both days.

The child only needs to be present at one audition.

Students and families will be notified of characters casted before rehearsals begin the following week.

Rehearsals will take place every Monday and Thursday from Aug. 28Nov. 9 for all characters.

Lead characters will also have rehearsal additionally every Tuesday from Aug. 29-Nov. 7. Rehearsals take place at the elementary school directly after school until 5 p.m. Dates are subject to change.

Tech week will be Monday-Thursday, Nov. 6-9 from after school to 5 p.m. Tech week is for the entire cast.

Performances will be

on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at Oregon Elementary School. Admission to the show is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

No rehearsal will be held on Sept. 4, Sept. 19, Oct. 5, Oct. 9, Oct. 26 or Oct. 31.

Register today at Nash Recreation Center or call 815-732-3101.

scheduled for Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual Chili Cook-Off is soon 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, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo.

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

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

Chamber Chatter Chamber Board openings: Contact for information Two openings are available for new directors on the Polo Chamber of Commerce Board beginning with the new chamber year that starts in October.

These new directors will be decided at the annual dinner in September.

If you are interested in joining the board or have any questions, contact us at 815-946-3131 through the website polochamber.org or email polochamber@gmail.com.

Movies in the Park: Aug. 4 - “Moana.”

Every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. a Farmer’s Market will be held in the parking lot next to the Shell Gas Station.

The market will include vendors with meat and vegetables.

Dad’s Grill and Pinecricker Cafe has added a patio area to their business.

A ribbon cutting for this event has been scheduled for

Thursday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. All Chamber members are welcome to come and show their support.

There will be a Pinecrickin’ Pickin’ Vintage sale antiques and what not at the Pinecricker Cafe on our their patio during the car show Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Art show to feature Watt poultry portraits The largest single collection of rare poultry breed portraits worldwide (1926 – 1950) will be on display at the Watt Global Media 100 Year Anniversary Art Show Aug. 11-26 at the Old Sandstone Art Gallery in downtown Mt. Morris.

The gallery was formerly the headquarters of Watt Publishing Company, which was founded in Mt. Morris in 1917. The company moved to Rockford in 2007.

The art show is sponsored

by Encore! Mt. Morris, a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corporation.

The complete art collection, which has

never before been publicly displayed in its entirety, is comprised of 58 framed oil paintings of the most important poultry breeds. The paintings were created by three American artists, A.O. Schilling, L. Stahmer, and F.L. Sewell, and was commissioned in the mid-1920s by J.W. Watt and Adon Yoder, founders of Watt Publishing Company (now WATT Global Media). “When the opportunity to display these paintings was offered to us by the Encore!

Mt. Morris organization, we appreciated the chance to provide the local community with a way to view the entire collection and enjoy the

beauty of the birds,� said Greg Watt, president and CEO. “They were originally reproduced in the pages of our first magazine Poultry Tribune, and were like pinups each month. Now they can be seen in full detail in the perfect setting.�

All Watt current and former staff in the area are invited to attend a private cocktail reception to kick off the art opening on the evening of Friday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition will then be opened to the general public from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A free concert will be held at the nearby band shell from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring

the bluegrass band Illinois Rail. In addition, the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition will take place Aug. 11-27 outside on the campus grounds surrounding Old Sandstone.

The competition’s showpiece, a 21-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty created by Fran Volz, has been on display since early July near the Memorial Fountain on the northeast corner of the downtown campus.

The competition is Volz’s idea after he saw a straw sculpture competition that drew thousands of visitors to the village of

Hochenschwand in southern Germany.

It inspired the him to create his own a straw sculpture in his studio in Rochelle — the Statue of Liberty which was the focal point of the first ever U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition in Rochelle last year.

This year the competition will find its permanent home in Mt. Morris, where Encore! Mt. Morris is adding the fine arts event to a growing cultural calendar. The community development group is working closely with Volz to retain his vision of the contest while expanding it to include more artists and

student groups. Details about the upcoming competition, photos of the 2016 sculptures, and more about Volz’s process for creating straw sculptures can be found at www.StrawUSA. com.

Other Encore! events include a STEAM Student Art Show on Aug. 4 and a juried art show Sept. 1-29, both at the Old Sandstone Gallery.

The gallery will be open with events planned all summer on Wednesdays during the Kable Band Concerts and on Fridays during the Mt. Morris Jamboree.

Homemade ice cream offered at farmers market Once again, the Mt. Morris Community Farmer’s Market will have a special highlight at the Friday market.  Loyal market-goers will have a special treat on Friday, Aug. 4 when the Flickingers, weekly market shoppers from Sugar Grove, will bring their two stroke “ hit and miss� engine to display and power the making of homemade ice cream. They are known for their ice cream on the threshing machine show circuit, as well as, at fairs and other

festivals. Larry Flinkinger will also have his heritage ice cream scoop collection on display and samples of ice cream will be given out. The market is held each Friday, June through October, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Union Savings parking lot at Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue.  Local products of maple syrup, baked goods, produce in season, handmade jewelry, jams and jellies, perennials, succulents, and handmade items are available.

Sweet corn will be at the market for the next few weeks.

The market is always looking for vendors, particularly with produce, but anyone interested in setting up at the market – no fee required – should call Lynnette Hough at 815-7346006.  The Mt. Morris Friday night Jamboree Concert is held just one block south of the market at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

60s tribute band Shindig will play Aug. 4.

Sandra and Larry Flinkinger, Sugar Grove, will make homemade ice cream at the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market on Aug. 4.

Polo Library News

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 the fourth Wednesday of each month.

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.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like� us.

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Adult Programs Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, Aug. 28 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day

DVDs Home Alone Assassin’s Creed

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.

Large Print Love Story by Karen Kingsbury A Secret Courage by Tricia Goyer

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

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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.

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 815-946-2713, email library@pololibrary.org or stop by.

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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.

Book Discussion Group Friday, Aug. 25 2 to 3 p.m.

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Former resident raises $4,500 for non-profits Former Mt. Morris resident Karen Clark raised $4,500 in the last year raffling off a quilt donated

by Beth Kalbfus.

The proceeds of the raffle were split between five non-profit agencies.

Connie Bocchieri, Reston, Virginia, the winner of the quilt, was thrilled with her prize.

“I am so excited to have won such a precious quilt,” she said. “It is absolutely beautiful! You should be really proud of your efforts and I know that the people whom you help and give so generously to really appreciate it.”

The five agencies Clark chose are the Good Samaritan Fund at Pinecrest Manor, Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, Mt. Morris

Fire Department, Rolling Thunder Charities, and Help 4 the Homeless.

The first three are located in Mt. Morris and the other two are in Virginia, where Clark lives.

Throughout the year, Clark not only fund raises but also raises awareness about agencies the money goes to.

Help 4 the Homeless has been helping the homeless in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland area since 1983.

Clark and her fellow volunteers at Help 4 the Homeless feed and clothe people in need.

Clark also puts together clothing drives for Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic

independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

“My goal is to help those women who cannot afford good clothing to go to Dress for Success and pick out the clothing they need for an interview, get a job and then get back on their feet,” Clark said.

Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough will use the donation for upgrading equipment and training.

The Good Samaritan Fund at Pinecrest Nursing Home helps those who have outlived their resources, and more than 50 percent of the residents are receiving financial assistance.

The mission of Loaves

and Fish Food Pantry is to distribute food and other commodities to those people in need in the Mt. Morris and Leaf River areas who find themselves in need.

Loaves and Fish has a garden across the street from the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren that supplies fresh vegetables.

Rolling Thunder Charities is actively involved year-round in promoting legislation to increase veteran benefits and resolve the POW/MIA issue from all wars.

They It also provides financial support, food, clothing and other essentials to veterans, veterans’ families, veterans groups, and women’s’ crisis centers.

Connie Bocchieri, Reston, Virginia, left, is the winner of a quilt raffle organized by former Mt. Morris resident Karen Clark, right. The quilt was donated by Beth Kalbfus, Oregon. Photo supplied

Gymnastics: Miraglia among tumbling national champs Mt. Morris wrestler turns to tumbling

By Brian Weidman bweidman@sauk valley.com Myles Miraglia came about tumbling by chance, and now he’s a national champion.

Miraglia, a 14-year-old Mt. Morris resident, was one of five Gymnastics Divine athletes to earn titles at the United States Tumbling Association national meet held June 19-24 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. The other champs were 7-year-old Paizley Johnson, 9-year-old Grace Tremble, 12-year-old Fatima Rivera, and 18-year-old Alli Bellini.

In all, 19 of 31 Gymnastics Divine tumblers earned spots in the top eight.

There were 143 teams from across the U.S. represented, and more than 2,600 athletes competing.

Miraglia was perhaps among the most unlikely. He had been a wrestler in junior high, and his coach, Steve Stender, told him about the Gymnastics Divine program.

Miraglia gave it a go in February, liked it, and has been hooked ever since.

There were, as one might expect, some growing pains.

“Only a couple of times I landed on my head,” Miraglia said. “It just took a lot of practicing on technique, and I’m here where I am now.”

Miraglia earned a fourthplace finish at the state meet held April 30 in Bourbonnais, then stepped up his game for the nationals.

He did two passes, the first of which was a roundoff and two back handsprings, followed by a roundoff and three back handsprings.

“They were pretty much the way I wanted,” Miraglia said.

“My arms weren’t as tight and my legs weren’t as straight as I wanted them to be, but they were pretty clean.”

Miraglia, who will be a freshman at Oregon High School this fall, plans to steer clear of traditional high school sports and stick with tumbling.

He’s also considering starting a club for parkour and free-running with one of his friends, Tyson Conrick of Mt. Morris.

Johnson and Rivera were each seventh at the state meet, but came away with first-place finishes at nationals.

Johnson had a pass in which she did two flips, followed by one in which she did three.

“I was very excited,” said Johnson, who will be a third grader at Lincoln School in Sterling.

Rivera, who will be a seventh grader at Reagan Middle School this fall, performed two flip-flops in her first pass, then three in her second. Each were clean, and she collected a first-place finish.

“It was scary because you’re not going against that many people in a regular competition,” Rivera said.

Bellini, 18, is a recent Dixon High School graduate who began tumbling at age 4. She was making her sixth national appearance, and her previous best finish was fourth.

“This year I was more confident,” Bellini said. “I just told myself I would be OK – no matter how I did, I tried my best. I think that helped my ego, I guess.”

Bellini’s first pass was a roundoff, three flip-flops and a backtuck. That was followed by a roundoff, six handsprings and a backtuck.

“I thought they were pretty good,” Bellini said, “but I always think I could squeeze my legs a little more. That’s just me, I guess.”

Bellini plans to continue tumbling at Gymnastics Devine for the next 2 years

Annual Polo Car Show will be held The Polo Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 28th annual Polo Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 12 in the downtown area.

The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Awards for the Top 50 will be will be presented at 3 p.m.

No classes are designated.

Pre-registration for the Polo Car Show is $10 if received by Monday, July 31 for any car, truck, or motorcycle to be included in the judged show.

Registration on the day of the show is $12, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Registration for the car show can be mailed to Polo Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL 61064.

Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Polo Chamber of Commerce.

For more information call the chamber office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 815-946-3131.

Car wash is August 12 The Special Olympians of the Village of Progress will hold a car wash on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oregon Fire Station.

Due to the recent flooding at the Village of Progress building in Oregon, all proceeds of the event will be donated for its restoration.

The Oregon Soccer Club is assisting with the car wash.

Gymnastics Divine of Dixon recently competed in the United States Tumbling Association national meet in Madison, Wis., winning five national championships and bringing home 31 top-22 medals. Front row left to right: Kennedy Teller, Caroline Childers, Paizley Johnson, Abby Hicks; back row Myles Miraglia, Robert Tourtillott, Cristina Boyd, Alli Bellini, Alyssa Mowery, Haley Rees, Fatima Rivera, Zoe Smith. Not pictured: Grace Tremble, Sophie Stender, Anna Stender, Kate Boss, Ashley Cadie, Sydney Christoffersen, Braydon Bock. Photo by Pater Balser, Sauk Valley Media

while she attends Sauk Valley Community College, then it will be off to a 4-year college.

She will study to become a forensic pathologist.

The lessons she’s learned

in more than a decade at Gymnastics Divine go far beyond soaring through the air and sticking a landing.

“I’ve learned to stop and think wherever you go,” Bellini

said. “Your decisions impact a lot of people no matter where you’re at. And I’ve made lifelong friends here that I didn’t really make in high school. It’s like a family here.”

2017 Gymnastic Divine national champs Paizley Johnson (7); Grace Tremble (9); Fatima Rivera (12); Myles Miraglia (13); Alli Bellini (18)

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OUT AND ABOUT

Thursday, August 3, 2017

National Night Out

Henry Hoffman, age 4, and his dad, Nickolas, of Mt. Morris, get a free hot dog from Ogle County Detective Chad Gallick during National Night Out in Oregon on Tuesday night. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Three-year-old Lyle Warner of Mt. Morris, is all smiles as he sits behind the wheel of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s armored rescue vehicle. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Zoie Schroeder, age 8, of Byron, watches Avery Rains, age 6, also of Byron, learn how to give a baby CPR under the direction of Lori Jasper of Northern Illinois CPR & Parker Cain, age 4, of Oregon, takes ahold of Okar First Aid, Davis Junction, during the Ogle County Sheriff the police dog’s toy as K9 Officer Rob Gemmell Department’s National Night Out on Tuesday night in talks to a member of the crowd during the National Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton Night Out. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Ashton Lantz, age 10, of Mt. Morris, sits behind the wheel of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s armored rescue vehicle as James Arnold, age 15, also of Mt. Morris, stands up inside the vehicle during National Night Out. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Ogle County Fair Projects

Johnathan Prose, Oregon, poses with the metal hawk he made and entered in the junior show at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Emma Hunderman, age 13, of Stillman Valley, a member of the Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, poses with the bench she welded together using old wrenches and a chain for her welding project at the Ogle County Fair. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Allison Druien, age 10, of Byron talks about the visual arts project she made to judge Bev Binkley listens during Chrystal Shuman, age 17, of Polo, tells woodworking judge Dave Zier about the wooden bench she made during project judging at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. project judging at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Home stretch for girls summer softball games

By Larry Loomis

League Champs The 2017 Sandy Koufax baseball team capped an 18-1 season by defeating Polo 4-2 in the tournament championship game on July 27 in Oregon. This gives Forreston back-to-back Sandy Koufax championships. This year’s team was coached by Jeff Greenfield, Daryl Greenfield, and Scott Schoonhoven.

Polo downs Dixon One in tournament game July 24

By Jill Blake Polo headed to Oregon to face Dixon 1 in the first round of the tournament on July 24.

The first inning was scoreless for both teams.

Colton Gunder chalked up three strikeouts to start the game.

Parker Wolber was Polo’s only threat with a walk.

He managed to advance the bases even outrunning a pickle but got called out trying to steal home.

The second inning was more of the same with neither team wanting to strike first on the scoreboard.

Gunder got two additional strikeouts and third baseman Spencer Scott threw runner out to first baseman Cooper Blake.

Dixon started the offense getting one run in the third inning.

Gavin Zell, in as pitcher, got two strikeouts, and shortstop Wolber made a play to Gunder at first.

Polo still struggled offensively. Tyler Merdian laid down a great bunt but was thrown out at first.

Dixon came back “ready to play some baseball” and added on three runs.

Defensively, Zell had a strikeout, Wolber threw out a runner at force at home to catcher Brady Clark, and Wolber had an out to Gunder at first.

Polo fought back bringing in three runs. Wolber got a walk and got a free trip to second with a balk.

Blake got a single followed by a pair of doubles

by Gunder and Joey Bardell.

Gunder got one RBI and

Sisters Marah Blake and Harper Clark supplying their own scoreboard as Oregon’s was not operational.

Bardell two.

Dixon were held by three plays by infielders in the fifth: Zell at second to Gunder at first, Wolber at shortstop to Zell at second, and Bardell in as pitcher to Gunder.

Polo’s bats got swinging in the fifth inning.

It was an exciting inning with stories of a famous bat that was used by Zell that broke 10 windows and scorekeepers waving at pinch runner Logan Kindle at second base during a pitching change.

Merdian and Blake Diehl started with consecutive walks.

Wolber smacked a double into the outfield bringing in a run.

Scott walked followed

by Blake getting a single bringing in two RBIs.

Gunder followed with a long triple to the fence bringing in another two runs.

Bardell singled bringing in a run to support his own cause. Clark was happy to get a double bringing in another run.

Merdian up for the second time in the inning repeated with another walk.

Zell walked followed

by Wolber singling for his second hit of the inning and another RBI. Scott finished with a walk with final run of the inning.

Polo ended up adding nine runs in inning.

Dixon threatened in the sixth, but Polo remained strong and got two strikeouts

by Bardell and one by Blake.

Polo won 12-4 and advanced to championship game in Oregon versus Forreston at 8 p.m.

New courts in Oregon completed The Oregon Park District recently completed upgrades to the basketball courts and tennis courts at Oregon Park West.

The upgrades included installing Flex Court ProStep Tiles to both surfaces. Both surfaces featured a traditional asphalt surface that needed resurfacing every 5 years with additional maintenance filling cracks yearly.

“Over the last two years, Andy Egyed, Superintendent of Recreation, has been researching different products that would serve as a longterm solution for replacement of the existing surfaces. Andy selected Flex Court because of the many advantages attached to the product. The surface is guaranteed for 20-25 years,” said Executive Director Erin Folk.

Flex Court is designed with the help of orthopedic surgeons and engineered with built-in lateral and vertical forgiveness.

The shock-absorbing suspended surface reduces playing fatigue, provides better ball rebound and gives exceptional game performance.

The Flex Court system was fit directly over the

This drone photo shows the new basketball courts at Oregon Park West, left, Splash Canyon Park, playground, and shelter. Photo supplied

current asphalt system and is perforated for complete water drainage, making it virtually maintenance free.

The existing surfaces were needing replacement every five years and were much more costly than the Flex Court which provided more of a long term solution for the district.

The district has evaluated existing infrastructure and implementing upgrades attempting to gain as much longevity while still being cost effective,” said Folk.

The cost of resurfacing both the tennis and basketball courts every five years cost $60,000 to keep them in optimal condition. The cost

over twenty years would have been $240,000. The new Flex Courts that are guaranteed for 20-25 years cost the district $112,000.

“I commend Andy and his staff for always keeping in mind the most cost effective solution while still providing top notch facilities for our community and patrons,” Folk said.

The basketball courts were restructured and feature two full basketball courts, shuffle board and four square.

The tennis courts were also reconfigured and now feature three full tennis courts and four regulation size pickleball courts.

Polo Girls’ Softball headed into the home stretch July 19 as second round play in the Junior Division Tourney hosted Polo Two battling Polo One for the right to advance to the championship game while the looser would play for third place honors.

In a climatic struggle that would not be decided until the final inning of play, Polo One would rally for a thrilling 11-10 victory.

Polo Two was the visitor as they were seeded below Polo One following the completion of the regular season.

Polo Two grabbed an early 1-0 lead thanks to back to back walks to open the game and a Rebekah Ziegler single to score the first run of the game.

After shutting our Polo One in the bottom of the inning, Polo Two added another run in the bottom of the second.

Reylee Katner was hit by a pitch to open the inning. Then, three walks sandwiched around a pair of strikeouts forced in a run to give Polo Two a 2-0 lead.

Once again Polo Two shut down Polo One in the bottom of the second and then came back to put three on the board in the top of the third.

April Calderon walked to open the third. Ellie Wells reached on an error that saw Calderon go to third.

Emmalee Gilbert then crashed a triple to right center to score both runners on board to up Polo Two’s lead to 4-0.

With two down, Allissa Marschang completed the scoring with a single to score Gilbert to allow Polo Two to go up 5-0.

Polo One finally got things going in their half of the third.

Cheyenna Wilkens hit a one out single. Breanne Cox singled behind Wilkens to put runners at the corners with one down.

Taylor Tornow drove in run with a single. With two down, Aylvia Danekas doubled to score Cox to make the score 5-2 after three innings of play.

Polo Two got one of those runs back in the top of the fourth.

Annalise Stamm drew a leadoff walk and then three walks in a row forced in Stamm with run number six.

Then, Polo One came to bat and had their first big inning of the game.

With one away, Teah Almassy singled to left.

Gracen Pitts singled behind Almassy putting runners at the corners with one down.

Gabby Oliver drew a walk to again fill the bases.

Cheyenna Wilkens walked to force in a run.

Taylor Turnow went out on an infield out to score a run. Two more walks and an infield out brought in the final run of the inning as Polo One tied the game at six after four innings.

In the top of the fifth, with time now a factor, Polo Two came to the plate in what would be their last half inning of play offensively.

They took every advantage of the situation to score four runs to go up 10-6.

There were five base on balls, a hit batsman and a single by Molly Blum to highlight the inning.

With just a half inning left to play under the time limit, Polo Two appeared to be headed for an upset of Polo One. Polo One, however, was to be the recipient of eight walks and a fielders’ choice as they put five runs up and rallied for an 11-10 victory.

The win was not so much of Polo One taking the win but Polo Two losing the game. Polo Two’s relief pitching lost control.

Ellie Wells had done a very good job throughout the first four innings for Polo Two but due to the limit of four innings for a pitcher to go, Polo Two had no other choice but to change pitchers and that proved to be their undoing in the eight walks surrendered in the inning to allow Polo One to cop the win.

For the evening, Polo Two had four hits to six for Polo One. Polo One thus advanced to the finals while Polo Two would play for third place honors.

Polo One vs.

Byron One In the championship game that was delayed five days due to torrential rains, Polo One dropped a lopsided 12-1 decision to Byron One. Byron was seeded number one and was the home team thus Polo One had first up at bat. Their only score of the game would come in the first.

Alexis Moore reached second on a two base error and came in to score on a single to center by Breanne Cox to give Polo their brief 1-0 lead.

The top of the first was Polo’s only moment of glory as Byron quickly took charge with a six run first added a solo run in the second and added the coup de grace in the fourth with five runs to win going away.

Polo was totally dominated offensively as eight batters were struck out. Only Breanne Cox and Gracen Pitts had hits.

Both teams played shorthanded as vacations took their toll on both teams as each squad had but eight players.

However, at least on this particular evening, Byron was the better team.

Polo Two vs..

Stillman One In the third place matchup, Polo Two faced Stillman Valley One and the results were no better for the Polo ladies.

Polo would managed eight runs but Stillman would garner a dozen as they took third place honors with a 12-8 victory.

Stillman was the home team due to a better season record.

Stillman held Polo scoreless in Polo’s first turn at bat and then struck for six runs in the bottom of the inning to grab a 6-0 lead.

Stillman managed a pair of singles and a triple along with receiving five walks to take a commanding lead right out of the gate.

The sudden scoring by

Stillman did not deter Polo, however.

In the top of the second Polo picked up six runs to tie the game.

Following a leadoff strikeout, Ellie Wells singled. Reylee Katner and Emmalee Gilbert drew walks to fill the bases.

Allissa Marschang and Molly Blum drew walks to force in a pair of runs.

Annalisse Stamm then singled to score two runs and then Courtney Bushman likewise singled to score several runs.

Bushman went to third as the sixth run of the inning came in to tie the game to reach the six run rule limit.

Midway through two, the game was tied at six.

Polo’s good fortune did not last long as Stillman went back on top with two runs in the bottom of the inning.

Three singles and a walk accounted for the pair of runs as Stillman regained the lead at 8-6.

Stillman would go up 10-6 after three innings with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third after holding Polo scoreless in the top of the inning.

Polo would score their last runs of the game in the top of the fourth.

Allissa Marschang drew a leadoff walk. She would go to second on an infield out.

Annalise Stamm would reach second on an error as Marschang scored.

Courtney Bushman would score Stamm on a single to close Polo to 10-8.

Stillman would pick up a solo run in the fourth and the fifth to complete the scoring as they took the 12-8 victory.

Polo had seven hits with Elleanna Wells having three of those.

Stillman also had seven hits.

Tournament wrap-up With the Polo Two game concluded, there were no Polo teams left to play in Polo’s Senior Division Tournament as they had been eliminated in earlier play.

In those tournament games, in semi-final actions Oregon Two downed Rochelle by a score of 16-11 to advance to the championship round.

Dixon One faced Oregon Two in the other semi and downed Oregon by a score of 10-0 to advance to the final against Oregon Two. In the championship contest, Dixon One defeated Oregon Two by a 16-11 score, while Rochelle downed Oregon One by a score of 20-17.

In Little Miss play at Forreston, Oregon downed Polo by a score of 11-9.

Polo trailed for much of the game but did manage to rally in their final turn at bat but came up on the short end of the score thus finishing second in the tourney.

Polo’s team, however, won the Little Miss division for the season and finished with a 12-1 record overall.

With the conclusion of tourney play the curtain came down on the 2017 season.

Polo Girls’ Softball would like to thank our sponsors and fans for their support this year and look forward to the 2018 campaign.

Golf scramble is Sept. 9 Mt. Morris Senior Center will hold its annual Hagemann-Miller Golf Scramble & Steak Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Golf Club, Mt. Morris.

The event benefits programs and services for seniors in Mt. Morris and surrounding areas.

The cost is $50 and includes nine holes of golf with cart, games, prizes,

give-aways, and steak dinner with dessert.

Don’t golf? Just come for dinner.

Call 815-734-6335 to register or inquire about sponsorship.

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Third civil suit filed against boater in fatal crash

By Vinde Wells & Kathleen A. Schultz Shaw Media Four new charges have been filed in Ogle County Court against an Oregon man who was operating a boat involved in a fatal crash last summer.

Marc Mongan, 47, has been charged with one count of improper passing when approaching a boat, two counts of careless operation of a watercraft, and one count of reckless operation of a watercraft.

All four misdemeanors were filed on July 21 with arraignments set for Aug. 15.

Mongan is already facing charges of two misdemeanors, operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol and reckless operation of a watercraft, in the death of Megan Wells, 31, Rockford, who died on June 24, 2016 after a johnboat operated by Mongan struck her when it went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard.

Mongan pleaded not guilty to both previous charges and is set for a final pre-trial hearing on Aug. 15.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said July 13 that he was considering filing additional misdemeanor charges.

“We want to put everything

we can possibly prove out there,” Morrow said July 17.

“We want to make sure we have everything properly charged.”

An Ogle County Grand Jury failed to indict Mongan last December on more serious felony charges of operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol and aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft.

Wells, the mother of three small children, was a passenger on a pontoon boat operated by her uncle David Daily, 53, Leaf River, when the collision with Mongan’s boat occurred at 8:40 p.m. on the Rock River approximately three miles north of Oregon.

Daily and the other passengers on his boat, Phillip Lukes, 53, Chicago; and Sherry Bushre, 60, Chicago, refused treatment at the scene, as did Mongan.

Nicholas Lamb, 30, Oregon, a passenger in Mongan’s boat was injured and taken to a Rockford hospital.

Mongan is also facing civil suits related to the collision.

Daily, the brother of Wells’ mother, Robin Swaziek, and his wife, Leigh, filed suit July 20 against Mongan and Lamb.

In the lawsuit, they claim that Mongan drank a “tumbler” full of vodka before the crash, and that Lamb stocked the boat with the

Marc Mongan, right, listens to the court proceedings with his attorney Dave Tess during a hearing earlier this year. Photo by Earleen Hinton

other alcohol they consumed – 24 cans of beer – then failed to keep an impaired Mongan from operating the boat.

It’s the third civil suit to be filed against Mongan in the wake of the crash. He and Daily are co-defendants in one of the others.

According to the latest suit: By not seeing Daily’s boat, or noticing his passengers, who were yelling and waving their arms in an attempt to ward off the impending collision, and by not helping the injured or searching for Wells when she was thrown into the water, Mongan and Lamb violated two sections of the Code of Federal Regulations, which govern navigation and navigable

waters: 33 CFR 83.05 requires that “every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.”

33 CFR 173.53 requires boaters render aid to the injured, and immediately notify authorities of a death or disappearance.

The suit also says Mongan’s boat struck Daily’s at such a high rate of speed that it flew over Daily’s boat, striking Wells and “sending him [Daily] flying,” injuring his shoulder, back, leg and arm,

which caused him to lose wages and work.

As a result of the severe emotional distress caused by searching for his missing niece for more than eight minutes, and then from seeing her “badly battered” body, Daily also suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, which includes “frequent” and “extreme” nightmares in which he is searching the water for her.

His physical and mental injuries, which already have incurred significant medical costs, will need medication and treatment for life, the suit says.

The 10-count complaint accuses each man of negligent operation of a watercraft resulting in personal injury, negligent infliction of severe emotional distress, intentional infliction of severe emotional distress, civil assault and battery, and loss of consortium on the part of Leigh Daily, who was not in the boat when the crash occurred.

The Dailys are seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages plus costs from each.

A status hearing has been set for Sept. 22, and Mongan has requested a jury trial.

His attorney, Ruth E. Robinson, had not filed a response to the suit as of Friday.

The Dailys are represented

by Rockford attorney Cynthia Koroll.

The other two civil suits • Robbie E. Wells, Rockford, filed a wrongful death suit against Mongan and Daily a month after his wife’s death, accusing both men of negligence and of reckless operation of a motorboat.

Daily was not cited in the investigation.

Wells is suing for damages in excess of $50,000, on behalf Megan’s three minor children and himself. He is the father of the youngest child.

In their response to the complaint, filed Oct. 14, Mongan and Daily deny any negligence or recklessness.

Mongan has asked for a jury trial.

A status hearing is set for Sept. 22.

• Daily’s passengers, Lukes and Bushre, who are married and who refused treatment at the scene, sued Mongan on June 29, saying they suffered physical injuries, L ​ ukes to his back and ribs and Bushre to her back and neck, as well as psychological, and emotional injuries that are now and will continue to incur medical expenses.

Each seeks $50,000 plus costs. Mongan has asked for a jury trial.

The next hearing is Aug. 18.

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

connection with a charge for theft, more than $500. Langley was held at the Ogle County jail.

July 24 Kenneth L. Habber, 52, Sterling, was issued a citation at 8:51 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Nicholas N. Schultheis, 32, Dixon, was arrested at 11 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County felony warrant for larceny. Schultheis was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 27 At 8:40 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 500 block of West Washington Street involving a 2013 Jeep driven

by Alan W. Cargerman, 72, Oregon, and a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Mari J. Vesey, 56, Oregon. Vesey was issued a citation for failure to yield – merging traffic.

July 25 At 5 a.m., Oregon police officers met with Ethan K. Langley, 22, Oregon, at the Ogle County jail in

Jesse H. Barnhart, 23, Oregon, was issued a citation at 2:48 p.m. for operating a motorcycle without a Class M driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 700 block of Pines Road.

July 28 At 10:14 a.m., police investigated a four-vehicle traffic crash with injuries at the intersection of Washington and Fourth Streets involving a 2004 Honda driven

by Jessica A. Peterson, 32, Mt. Morris; a 2011 Ford driven by Alan D. Nordman, 62, Leaf River; a 2014 Chevrolet driven by Carmel J. Dieken, 57, Oregon; and a 2002 Chevrolet driven by Deborah A. Paul, 62, Oregon.

Peterson was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Peterson was also arrested on an outstanding DeKalb County warrant and transported to the Ogle County jail.

Oregon EMS and Stillman Valley EMS responded and each

transported a driver to KSB Hospital and Swedish American Hospital.

July 30 Kassandra J. Starr, 20, Oregon, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. for driving while license suspended.

Starr also had an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear. Starr was transported to the Ogle County jail.

This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Seven parking tickets and five verbal/written warnings were issued from July 24 through July 30.

Please note: Any arrests listed

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

General calls for service through dispatch during the week of July 24-30 Checking a Subject/Vehicle........10 Citizen Complaints.....................13 Juvenile Complaint.....................4 Animal Complaint.......................2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.....4 Disturbance / Domestic...............1 Assist EMS / Other Department.......................5 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window................3 Lockout Vehicle/Building...........4 911 Hang-up / Open Line...........4 Traffic Stops................................20

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

July 24 Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Polo and Mt. Morris Fire Departments responded to a three-vehicle accident in the 9000 block of West Illinois 64.

Michael A. Pace, 47, Polo, was driving a white Chevy Silverado east and was stopped in traffic, waiting to turn left. Pace was waiting on a gray Ford F150 being driven by Bryce J. Young, 32, Dixon, before making his turn.

Young was traveling west on Illinois 64 past Pace’s location.

Bobbi J. Kump, 44, Oregon, was driving a white GMC Yukon and following behind Pace. Kump failed to reduce speed to avoid an accident and ran into the back of Pace’s vehicle.

As a result, Pace was pushed into the westbound lane and was struck by Young’s vehicle.

Kump was transported to the hospital by Mt. Morris ambulance for non life threatening injuries.

Pace was transported to the hospital by Polo ambulance for non life threatening injuries. Young refused medical attention and was released at the scene.

Kump was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and will appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 11:37 a.m., deputies along with

Forreston EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries involving a semi truck and an SUV at the intersection of Freeport Road and White Oak Road.

Prior to the accident, a Volvo semi truck with an empty trailer driven

by Anthony Gallina, 26, Freeport, was traveling north on Freeport Road approaching the White Oak road intersection.

A white Toyota SUV, driven

by Samantha Greenfield, 16, Forreston, was traveling east on White Oak Road and had initially stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Freeport Road.

Greenfield then pulled out in front of the semi truck and the semi truck applied its brakes, but was unable to avoid the SUV before striking it on the passenger side.

Both vehicles ended up approximately 125 feet north of the intersection off into the east side ditch.

The driver of the SUV sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Freeport Hospital.

The passenger of the SUV, an 11-year-old male from Forreston was air lifted by React Helicopter to Rockford Memorial Hospital and it was later learned he had nonlife threatening injuries.

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Freeport Rural Ems and Forreston Police Department also helped assisted with the accident.

The accident remains under investigation.

At 3 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19000 block of Illinois 64.

After a short investigation, Luis Santiago-Hernandes 42, Rockford, was arrested for obstructing identification and Dennis Obeth GomezCarmona, 29, also of Rockford, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license.

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

July 25 At 1:36 p.m., deputies along with Winnebago County deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Illinois 2 and Meridian

Road.

It was learned that a 2006 Chevy Equinox driven by Steven Jahns, 57, Freeport, was southbound on Meridian Road when Jahns failed to yield to a 2013 Toyota Camry driven by Jeffrey Stevens, 49, Oregon, who was traveling south on Illinois 2, causing the Toyota to strike the Chevy in the passenger side making the Chevy flip onto the roof.

Jahns and his passenger, Michelle Walters, 50, Freeport, were transported to Rockford Memorial by Byron Fire and New Milford Fire respectively.

Jeffrey Stevens was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by New Milford Fire.

All occupants were treated for minor injuries.

Steven Jahns was issued a citation for failure to yield turning left.

The accident remains under investigation.

Keegan Akers, 22, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated battery. Akers’s bond was set at $50,000 pending a July 26 court appearance.

July 26 Samuel Rhea, 38, Byron was arrested at 5:25 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near the intersection of Water Road and Lemke Road. Rhea was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

July 27 Nikolas Kornaros, 59, Plainfield, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding.

Kornaros post 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 18.

Javon Nolan, 26, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke and failure to appear.

Nolan received a recognizance bond for the failure to appear and posted 10% of a $5,000 bond on the petition to revoke. Nolan is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 2.

July 28 Justin Christensen, 29, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. His bonds as set at $3,000 pending a July 21 court appearance.

Cartrayle Marzette, 28, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a petition to vacate periodic imprisonment.

Marzette’s bond was set at $3,000 pending a July 31 court appearance.

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Business Briefs Central Bank acquires First National Central Bank Illinois has successfully completed their acquisition of the First National Bank & Trust Company of Rochelle, effective July 7.

First National Bank of Rochelle is now a part of Central Bank Illinois in Oregon, Rochelle, and Ashton.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome the customers, employees and communities served by First National Bank.” said John DuBois, Central Bank President & CEO. “We look forward to serving our new customers with the same

Jeffrey E. Glen

exceptional service they are accustomed to and our organizations and staffs are committed to strengthening our relationships in each of the communities we serve.”

Jeffrey E. Glen will serve as Community Bank President with responsibility over branch offices serving the communities of Oregon, Rochelle, Ashton.

Glen began his career

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with the First National Bank of Rochelle in 1982 and has experience in retail operations, retail and mortgage lending, branch management and administration.

“You will continue to see the same familiar faces to help you with your banking needs in our local branches,” Glen said.

“Our employees and everyone throughout the Central Bank Illinois organization are very excited to continue to serve the Oregon, Rochelle, and Ashton, communities, and we are pleased to become a part of the overall Central Bank Illinois team.”

“We remain dedicated to providing superior customer service and continuing our strong history of community involvement,” he said.

“Everyone here at Central Bank thanks our customers for their kindness, patience and understanding as we complete our transition. ”

Central Bank Illinois is headquartered in Geneseo.

With the addition of the former First National branches, Central Bank Illinois has full service branch locations in the Illinois communities of Andover, Ashton, Fulton, Geneseo, Oregon, Peru, Princeton and Rochelle, with a limited-purpose loan office in Prophetstown.

Central Bank has now grown to approximately $940 million in bank assets, along with $245 million in trust relationships since first opening in 1907.

This is the fourth and largest acquisition for Central Bank Illinois.

Bank is diamond festival sponsor Central Bank Illinois will be this year’s diamond sponsor for the 20th Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, to be held on Aug. 18-20.

Central Bank Illinois is the second largest event sponsor after the City of Rochelle.

Cathy Cox, Marketing Officer for Central Bank Illinois said, “We are proud to be the diamond sponsor for this year’s Lincoln High Heritage Festival. Central Bank intends to be a strong member of the Rochelle community and the local area.”

“Central Bank has a strong commitment to our communities and we are happy to support the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival,” she said.

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival is celebrating its 20th year in August, and has become a home-town favorite over the years.

Events like the annual car show, main stage music, craft shows, business booths and the parade are very popular, attracting people from miles away.

With the carnival added to the festivities, it’s a fun-filled family-oriented weekend.

Whether your favorite is the Ferris wheel, the music in the beer garden, pancakes in the park or the ice cream social, everyone can find something to enjoy at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival.

Don’t miss the car and motorcycle show put on by the Hub City Cruisers or the parade on Sunday.

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival showcases the best of the area festivals.

“The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival committee works hard every year to make the festival even better than the year before” said Jeff Glen, Community Bank President for Central Bank Illinois. “They’ve always done a great job and deserve our thanks and praise.

Everyone should take the opportunity to come out and enjoy the festival.”

Nicholas J. Russi, 48, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 26, 2017 (June 27, 2017) $120.

Isabella K. Stebbins, 23, Polo, improper traffic lane usage, July 24, 2017 (June 24, 2017) $120.

Alyssa A. Nelson, 16, Davis Junction, failure to reduce speed, July 26, 2017 (June 29, 2017) $120.

Heide O. Cuchiara, 20, Monroe Center, driving 1520 mph, July 24, 2017 (June 30, 2017) $120.

Harry J. Beauchem, 79, Byron, driving 11-14 mph

above limit, July 28, 2019 (June 30, 2017) $120.

Conner J. Hopkins, 18, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jul 27, 2017 (July 11, 2017) $120.

Kory S. Lindquist, 40, No valid registration/1st & 2nd, July 25, 2017 (July 7, 2017) $120.

Michael A, Criscione, 17, Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, July 24, 2017 (July 17, 2017) dismissed.

Karen W. Hickey, 71, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 27, 2017 (July 24, 2017) $120.

AM Kerns Construction LLC, warranty deed to Jed F. Baehr, 3611 S. Ill. 251, Flagg Township, $244,800.

David E. Evett and Geri A. Evett, warranty deed to Brandon L. Gile and Tabitha R. Gile, 414 W. Pershing St., Marion Township, $169,900.

Robert E. Eckhardt, quit claim to Robert W. Eckhardt and Matthew T. Eckhardt, 203 Southview Drive, Flagg Township.

Connie S. Mongan, quit claim to Charles E. Beard, 3412 Leaf River Rd., Mt. Morris Township.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc, warranty deed to Ronald L. Kroeger and Barbara A. Kroeger, 1676 Warrenton Court, Byron Township, $184,900.

Gary L. Kramp and Jane Kramp, warranty deed to Cody Smith and Rachel Kuykendall, 127 E. Grant St.,

Marion Township, $136,000.

Diane M. Lamarca, warranty deed to Treven Culvey and Andrea Culvey, 6944 N. Summit Drive, Marion Township, $173,500.

Juan J. Casillas, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of firearm ammunition without a firearms owner identification card, status hearing Aug. 28.

Carlos Vazquez, 39, Rochelle, possession of a fraudulent drivers license, obstruction of justice, status hearing Aug. 11.

Logan T. Buckwalter, 21, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, status hearing Aug. 28.

Jacob J. Gomez, 30, Stillman Valley, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, unlawful restraint,

status hearing Aug. 11.

July 28 April R. Walker, 40, DeKalb, pleaded guilty the misdemeanor theft. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced her to 128 days Ogle County Jail with credit for 64 days served, day for day to apply.

A count of felony theft was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Bradley A. Beach, 33, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, threatening a public official, preliminary hearing Aug. 2.

Ethan K. Langley, 22, Oregon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, preliminary hearing Aug. 9.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Timothy R. Kanzler, 32, Polo, possession of cannabis, 10 grams or less, July 26, 2017 (June 9, 2017) $100.

Timothy R. Kanzler, 32, Polo, possession of drug paraphernalia, July 26, 2017

(June 9, 2017) dismissed.

Jessica L. Bridwell, 16, Byron, possession of cannabis, 10 grams or less, July 26, 2017 (June 30, 2017) dismissed.

Jessica L. Bridwell, 16, Byron, possession drug paraphernalia, July 26, 2017 (June 30, 2017) $120.

Kole E. Mowry, 18, Chana, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, July 25, 2017 (March 9, 2017) dimissed.

Billy A. Garkey, 29, Stillman Valley, Electronic communications device, July 28, 2017 (May 15,

2017) $120.

Adam H. Jordan, 23, Byron, disregarding stop sign, July 24, 2017 (May 12, 2017) $120.

Justin A. Ankney, 29, Kings, failure to reduce speed, July 25, 2017 (May 13, 2017) $120.

Savian D. Hernandez, 17, improper turn at intersection, July 27, 2017 (June 5, 2017) $280.

Savian D. Hernandez, 17, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, July 27, 2017 (June 5, 2017) dismissed.

Timothy R. Kanzler,

32, Polo, electronic communications device, July 26, 2017 (June 9, 2017) $75.

Tyler J. Henson, 21, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph above limit, July 24, 2017 (June 25, 2017) $140.

Christopher R. Taylor, 18, Oregon, disregarding official traffic-control device, July 26, 2017 (June 26, 2017) $120.

Robert Warren Garren, 45, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, July 25, 2017 (June 26, 2017) $120.

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 21 Sally E. Hartwick, warranty deed to Evan M. Sipes and Kayla R. Sipes, 507 Tenth Ave., Flagg Township, $75,000.

Edwin D. Fransen and Roxanna S. Fransen, warranty deed to Edwin D. Fransen and Roxanna D. Fransen, 4842 E. Ill. 72, Byron Township.

Red Bird Partners LP, warranty deed to Farmland Reserve Inc., 159 acres on Ill. 72 and North Willoughby Road, Monroe Township.

Chad Holaday warranty deed to Joanne Hoernecke, 133 S. Colfax St., Byron Township, $140,000.

Wesley C. Herwig and Kimberly D. Herwig, warranty deed to Ricardo Hernandez Martinez, 208 Crow Court, Taylor Township, $194,900.

G & W Land Co. Inc., warranty deed to Thomas A. Crabb and Edeltraud Crabb, East. Rogene Drive, OregonNashua Township, $31,000.

Joshua J. Shaw and Jennifer Shaw, warranty deed to Kevin Morrison and Dannielle Morrison, 104 St. Francis Drive, Taylor Township, $198,000.

High Point Financial Services Inc., warranty deed to Dwayne Rangel and Kristina Rangel, Lot 17 S. Westwood Ave., Flagg Township, $13,000.

Kelly J. Gilmour, quit

claim to Gregory J. Gilmour, 108 W. Main St., Mt. Morris Township.

Raymond T. Painter, warranty deed to Brady Robert Scheffler, 3816 Oak Grove Rd., Byron Township, $180,000.

July 24 Erik M. Tremble, Brandon Tremble, and Erin L. Tremble, warranty deed to Michael J. Ring and Katrina Lowry, 2902 N. Razorville Rd., Rockvale Township, $104,000.

Philip J. Cornwell, Evelyn L. Cornwell and Andrew John Cornwell, quit claim to Philip J. Cornwell and Evelyn L. Cornwall, 7030 S. Rock Nation Rd., Taylor Township.

July 25 Darrell L. Cotie and Chris R. Cotie, warranty deed to

Matthew A. Hood, 8063 S. Hoosier Rd., Lafayette Township, $138,500.

June R. Bonaguidi, quit claim to Robert R. Frizol and Tammara J. Frizol, 208 S. Reynolds St., Mt. Morris Township.

Julie M. Mastny, warrenty deed to Noreen A. Greco and Russell J. Bonaguidi, 208 S. Reynolds St., Mt. Morris Township.

Robert A. Jasper, quit claim to Lori C. Jasper and Robert A. Jasper, 609 E. Wayne St., Buffalo Township.

Wells Fargo Bank, warranty deed to David Michael Dorgan, 451 N. White Rock Rd., White Rock Township, $55,000.

Nicole R. DeGraf, warranty deed to Nicole R. DeGraf, 211 N. West St., Pine Rock Township.

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July 27 Brady Robert Scheffler, quit claim to Robert A. Scheffler, 3816 Oak Grove Rd., Byron Township.

Spencer L. Hayden and Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Jason Burdin and Kelly A. Burdin, 1083 Page Way, Flagg Township, $244,000.

Raymond H. Weeks and Debora A. Weeks, warranty deed to Sharon S. Russel, 309 Scott Ave., Flagg Township, $109,900.

Timothy Finkboner and Crystal Finkboner, warranty deed to Malgorzata Szal, 5604 S. Beebe Drive, Flagg Township, $145,000.

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

July 24 Nestor Cordero, 55, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, bond motion hearing Aug. 9.

July 25 Anthony T. Johnson, 34, Rochelle, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Aug. 9.

July 26 Ian Green, 23, Polo, aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 2.

Anthony Jaques, 18, DeKalb, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal

damage to governmentsupported property, status hearing Sept. 25.

Justin Malston, 25, Dixon, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Sept. 25.

Randal Rhoads,55, Oswego, aggravated domestic battery, criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference Aug. 28.

Daryn Jacobs, 49, Forreston, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing Aug. 30.

July 27 Ricardo Rochelle,

Castillo, 39, aggravated

domestic battery, criminal trespass to a residence, jury status call Aug. 28.

Adam Marshall, 21, Byron, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months drug probation and ordered him to submit to DNA testing, submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, including Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities, perform 30 hours public service work, and pay fines and fees totaling $3,426.05.

Numerous charges were dismissed pursuant to plea.

Mary Hart, 68, Chana, manufacture of delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis, status hearing Aug. 28.

Ryan B. Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, pretrial conference Aug. 28.

Autumn R. Houghtby, 24, Polo, robbery, status hearing Aug. 28.

Eddie R. Blaylock, 23, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Aug. 28.

Deshun H. Owens, 21, Lisle, forgery, status hearing Aug. 28.

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

Fall Sand Volleyball League Ages 18+ Registration deadline is Aug. 15 New this Fall, the Oregon Park District will offer a coed sand volleyball league.

The league will be played at Park West and teams will participate in a regular season and an end of the year tournament.

Teams may have up to six players on the court at once, but may never exceed three males on the court. Add some excitement to your This league is scheduled to start on Aug. 22 and the cost is $120/ team.

Co-Ed Softball League Ages 18+ Registration deadline is Aug. 9 Recreational softball is back at Park West. This league is designed for men and women to enjoy slow-pitch softball through friendly competition.

Bats are provided for each team to use.

The league will consist of a regular season followed by a tournament to end the year.

League is scheduled to start Aug. 20 and will continue on Thursdays. Cost per team is $350.

Recreate & Celebrate Day School begins on a Tuesday this year. Do you have plans for your student that Monday, Aug. 14?

We will be taking a field trip as part of our Recreate and Celebrate Day to Byron Forest Preserve on Monday.

The staff at the preserve will lead us through an astronomy trip in the observatory and a hike through the prairie.

Everyone will meet at the Blackhawk Center Extended Time room for this program.

Before and after each trip we will be playing indoor games and crafts with friends.

The fee is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents.

Deadline to register will be Monday, Aug. 7. Space is limited. Register early!

Historical Walking Tour Join Bill Bailey for a historic walking tour through a local neighborhood of 5th/6th street on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. This program is

Above, Parker Glenndennig rides his bike during the Oregon Park District’s Super Sprint Triathlon on July 29. Below, Laila Madden runs during the Super Sprint Triathlon. Photos supplied

for any age. We will not walk far, just long enough to gain a wealth of knowledge!

Meet at the Ogle County Historical Society located at 111 N. 6th St, Oregon.

Fee is $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents. Deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 7.

Children’s Center School Year 2017-18 Ages: Preschoolers - 3, 4, or 5 year olds Have you registered your 3, 4, or 5 year old for preschool for the fall yet? The school year 2017-2018 starts Friday, Sept. 1, and Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Children’s Center and there are some openings!

Our Kindergarten Prep Program, under the direction of teacher, Nancy Kerwin,

will be in its 28th school year!

In our 2 ¾ hour program for the 4 and 5 year olds, children will play and learn through stories, songs, art, games and gym activities.

Cooperation, manners, and self-help skills are established.

Children develop readiness skills for kindergarten including name printing, math concepts, problem solving, upper and lowercase letters, and letter-sound recognition.

Our Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon session, from 12-2:45 p.m., has openings. The monthly fee is $110 for residents and $132 for non-residents.

In our 2-hour program for the 3 year olds, children are offered opportunities to develop social skills such as

sharing, taking turns, and caring for others.

Colors, shapes, name recognition and development of small and large motor skills are all a part of this program.

Our Tuesday, Thursday session, from 10:45 a.m.12:45 p.m., has openings.

The monthly fee is $75 for residents and $90 for nonresidents.

The Oregon Park District offers Children’s Center Scholarships to assist families that meet income guidelines.

For more information, call Oregon Park District, 815732-3101, or email tina@ oregonpark.org.

Call Nancy Kerwin at the Park District or email her at nancy@oregonpark.org for more information.

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Nash Childcare Service Our childcare service is offered in the Children’s Center at Nash. This wonderful program is offered every Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Several workout classes are offered during this time.

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

4-H Fair Schedule The 2017 Ogle County 4-H Fair will be held in conjunction with the 164th Ogle County Fair in Oregon, IL. The fair will be open to the public through Sunday.

Visit the 4-H Fair to see local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations they have created for showcase in the exhibit building.

4-H competitions and special events are set as follows: Thursday, Aug. 3 7:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Milk Production Milk-Out 8 a.m. Swine Show 8:30 a.m. Horse/Pony Show 9 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Building Open 10 a.m. Rabbit Show 11 a.m. Dairy Show 3 p.m. – 9p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open 5p.m. Sheep Show Friday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. Goat Show 9 a.m. – 9p.m. Exhibit Building Open 12:30 p.m. Poultry Show 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open

Saturday, Aug. 5 8 a.m. Beef Show 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Exhibit Building Open 2 p.m. Bucket Calf Judging (Immediately following Beef Show) 3 p.m. Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction 5 p.m. – 7p.m. Ogle County Pork Producers’ Pork Chop BBQ 7 p.m.

Master Showmanship Contest Sunday, Aug. 6 11a.m. – 4p.m. Exhibit Building Open 12 p.m. – 4p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm Open 4 p.m. Exhibit Check-out 4 p.m. Animal Check-out The Ogle County Fairgrounds is located 2 miles west of Oregon, IL, just off Rte. 64 on Limekiln Road.

Daily admission to the fair is $8.00 for individuals 4 years old and up on Wednesday, August 2 through Sunday August 6, and includes carnival rides. Season passes will be available at the Ogle County Fair Office at $25 each.

Obituary Robert C. Schmidt Robert “Bob” C. Schmidt, 79, Lanark, formerly of Polo, died on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport.

Bob was born on July 12, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Carl and Florence (Buman) Schmidt.

He served in the U.S. Army and later married Judith Mason on Feb. 15, 1964 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Wheaton.

Bob was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for many years.

He also owned and operated All Seasons Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning for 20 years.

His memberships included the Blackhawk Model Railroad Club in Oregon and the Polo Lions Club.

Bob volunteered lots of his time especially helping with Cubs Scouts, baseball teams, car shows, and toy shows and was the first recipient of the Carol Nettz Volunteer of the Year award.

He was a foster parent for 20 years, attended Crossroads

Community Church in Polo, and enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, Lanark; three sons, Scott (Michelle) Schmidt, Dixon, Brian (Kari) Schmidt, Rock Falls and Jay (Amy) Schmidt, Polo; three daughters, Debbie (Jim) Yocum, Sheldon, Iowa, Karen (Eric) Keller, Batavia and Becky (Dave) Massey, Decatur, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Phyllis Terry; and one niece.

Memorial services will beheld on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church, Polo, with Pastor Chris Bradshaw officiating.

A gathering of family and friends including a luncheon will immediately follow the service.

Memorials have been established to the VFW and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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STATE IF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Tracey Anderson on behalf of Andrew Preston Birkholz, Andrew Anderson Birkholz 2017-MR-35 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TO: Roger Birkholz 2512 Fairground Rd Freeport, IL 61032 Notice is given you, the public, that on September 21, 2017 at 9 AM Court Room 202. Andrew Preston Birkholz, a minor, by Tracey Anderson, his/her adoptive mother and next friend, will request that this court change his/her present name of Andrew Preston Birkholz to the name of Andrew Anderson Birkholz. The hearing will take place at 106 S 5th in Oregon, Illinois.

Andrew Birkholz, a minor, by Tracy Anderson his/her adoptive mother.

7-21-2017 August 3, 10, 17, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO In the Matter of the Estate of TIMOTHY G. WILLS, Deceased.

In Probate No. 2016 P 190 Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of TIMOTHY G. WILLS Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2017, to CAMERON WILLS who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is Timothy K. Whitham, 124 N. Water St., Suite 305, Rockford, IL 61107.

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.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk- Probate Division at the Winnebago County Courthouse, Rockford, IL 61101, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

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Timothy K. Whitham ARDC #6244916 Whitham Law Office 124 N. Water St., Suite 305 Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 986-4870 tim@whithamlawoffice.com July 20, 27 August 3, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN R KUSS, Deceased NO. 2017-P-62 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John R. Kuss. Letters of office were issued on July 21, 2017 to Linda L. Kuss, 7353 McGregor Road, Rockford, IL 61102, as Executor whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 24th day of July, 2017 LINDA L. KUSS, Independent Executor For the Estate of JOHN R. KUSS Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 3, 10, 17, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HARRIET M. ROSS, Deceased NO. 2017-P-63 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Harriet M. Ross. Letters of office were issued on July 25, 2017 to Elizabeth Henderson, 6712 Pines Road, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61064, and John Shillingsburg 1313 Rainer Road. Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 19015, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 3rd day of August, 2017 ELIZABETH HENDERSON and JOHN SHILLINGSBURG Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of HARRIET M. ROSS Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com August 3, 10, 17, 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of:

CHARLES R. DOWNER,

Deceased.

NO. 2017 P 60 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of CHARLES R. DOWNER. Letters of Office were issued on July 19, 2017, to CHRISTINE L. DEVERELL, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: CHRISTINE L. DEVERELL, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 July 27, August 3, 10, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IN RE THE MATTER LEIFHEIT JR. CALEB ALAN Adoptee vs.

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 3, 1 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Oregon approved the Annual Appropriation /Budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018 at their regular scheduled Council meeting July 25, 2017.

Copies are available in pamphlet form at City Hall, 115 N. 3rd Street and will also be on city website.

August 3, 2017

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CASE NO. 17 CH 56 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michael D. Judkins aka Michael Judkins and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, INTOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 F17020087FT SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF11 Plaintiff, vs.

Mitchell E. Holby; Lisa D. Holby; Rebecca J Patton; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO.

15CH00011

Property Address: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 8, 2017 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-23-152-005 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88803.65

Said property is commonly known as 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Michael D. Judkins and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 201201203707 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. July 27, August 3, & 10 2017

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410#IRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410

july 27, August 3 & 10 2017

OGLE COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

911 Pines Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-1190 Fax: (815) 732-3709 www.oglecounty.org

F17020087FT SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF11 Plaintiff, vs.

Mitchell E. Holby; Lisa D. Holby; Rebecca J Patton; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO.

15CH00011

Property Address: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 1, 2016, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 8, 2017 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:LOT 10 IN BLOCK 2 AS DESIGNATED ON THE PLAT OF THE TOWN OF DAVIS JUNCTION; BEING A PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST HALF OF SECTION 22 AND THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 170 AND RERECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 205 East Chicago Avenue, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-23-152-005 First Lien $88803.65

Position;

Single-Family

Residence;

Judgment

Amount

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410#IRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410

july 27, August 3 & 10 2017

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4 Cemetery Plots Chapel Hill at Memorial Park in Garden of the Prayer $700 each 217-899-3925

P.I.N.: 24-20-481-012

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before August 28, 2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CHADWICK

625-3600 OR 284-2222

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

CALL

SAUK VALLEY F17060180 FRDM LASSIFIEDS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

Michael D. Judkins aka Michael Judkins; Unknown Owners and Non-Record ClaimantsDefendants.

VOLUNTEERS

PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS STATE OF ILLINOIS SS COUNTY OF OGLE

Public Notice is hereby given to all persons in Ogle County that a Public Hearing will be held August 24, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the County Board Room, 3rd floor of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois, to consider the request filed July 17, 2017 of Michael Reibel, Ogle County Planning & Zoning Administrator under the direction of the Planning & Zoning Committee of the Ogle County Board for an Amendment to the text of the Ogle County Amendatory Zoning Ordinance, as follows: A. Division 2, Section 16-2-2: Rules and Definitions; Definitions B. Division 2, Section 16-2-2: Rules and Definitions; Definitions C. Division 5, Section 16-5-1B: AG-1 Agricultural District; Permitted Uses D. Division 5, Section 16-5-1C: AG-1 Agricultural District; Special Uses E. Division 5, Section 16-5-7B: B-1 Business District; Permitted Uses F. Division 5, Section 16-5-8C: B-2 Business Recreation District; Special Uses G. Division 5, Section 16-5-10C: I-1 Industrial District; Special Uses H. Division 6, Section 16-6-6D1: Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses; Accessory building size limitations I. Division 6, Section 16-6-16mA: Supplementary District Regulations; Home Occupations, Permitted Home Occupations J. Division 6, Section 16-6-25: Supplementary District Regulations; Regulation of Telecommunications Facilities K. Division 6, Section 16-6-25: Supplementary District Regulations; Open Storageof Unlicensed Motor Vehicles L. Division 8, Section 16-8-5: Sign Regulations; Prohibited Signs M. Division 8, Section 16-8-5: Sign Regulations; Commercial and Industrial Signage ] N. Division 8, Section 16-8-10D: Other Signage; Off-Premises Directional/Informational Signs O. Division 9, Section 16-9-15; Appendices; Appendix IV All persons in attendance at the hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard. Any person who also wishes to appear as an “interested party” with the right to cross-examine others at the hearing must complete and file an appearance form with the Ogle County Planning & Zoning Department no later than five (5) business days before the date of the hearing. The application for this text amendment is on file with a detailed description and executive summary, and is available for examination at the Planning & Zoning Department, 911 Pines Rd., Oregon, Illinois.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RANDY OCKEN, Chairman Dated at Oregon, Illinois this 17th day of July, 2017 #1-17AM August 3, 2017

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GALT NEW TODAY Good Deal! $550 1BR, util. applcs. furn. 815-213-4693

HARMON ½ off 1st month's rent with 1 year lease! Large 2 BR Utilities incl. except electric, $500/mo.

Pets OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING 2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 3BR, 1 BA for rent, $525/mon + utilities, available immediately 606 W. 5th Raines Realty ltd.

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ADVERTISERS Check your ad on the first day of publication. Notify us of any mistakes so they can be corrected for remaining insertions. We will adjust bills for our errors accordingly, but only when notified immediately after the first time the ad appears.

A1 B2 HELP WANTED

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, August 3, 2017, Page B7

www.oglecountynews.com

Attention Job Seekers We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts

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Apply online at etnyre.com

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NEW TODAY

CDL Truck Driver Training Are you ready for a new career as a professional truck driver?

•No previous experience necessary!

•Classes begin every three weeks.

For more information call 815-835-6212 www.svcc.edu/bcc

NEW TODAY

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Moring disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes. Applications are also being accepted for general labor positions to help on routes and in our shops. Ideal class “a” driving canidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience.

Class “B” and limited experience class “A” canidates will be considered for commercial and residential refuse collection routes.

All applicants must have a valid drivers license and good driving record as all positions require operating company vehicles. Moring disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 4O1-K. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program.

School Age & Early Childhood Teachers Needed in Dixon Full or Part Time Must have an Associates degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines and pass a background check. Experience preferred.

Please send Resume to: opensesame director@comcast.net

or pick up an application at: 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021 Call (815)288-5905 for further information

EMPLOYMENT

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DRIVER - CDL A TRAINING. $500 - $1,000 Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get Your CDL in 22 Days. 6 Day Refresher Courses Available. Minimum 21 Years. 877-899-1293.

EOE. www.kllmdrivin gacademy.com

Apply in person at 306 e. Main st. Forreston, illinois, between the hours of 7:30 & 4:30, monday through friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com.

Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.

HELP WANTED: Local grain elevator seeking Class A CDL drivers to haul grain locally.

Contact Luis at 309-278-8980

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Towns

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Streets

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Route Customers

Oregon S. 3rd, 4th, 5th Oregon S. 4th - 10th

3254 28 3255 49

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Local trucking company looking for drivers, Must have a good MVR & hold a CDL. OTR & local. Phone 815-677-4867 for more information.

NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER-GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

NEW TODAY Now Hiring: Safe and Dependable PT Delivery Driver.

Must have clean driving record, be able to pass a physical, & move 200 pounds of product on twowheeler.

Will also assist with furniture installation. Reply: PO Box 276, Oregon, IL 61061

The Village of Franklin Grove is seeking candidates for the following full-time position: Water & Sewer Employee •Wastewater 3 License (can be obtained while employed if not licensed) •Class C Water License (can be obtained while employed if not licensed) •CDL-desired •Snow removal / backhoe experience desired •General equipment skills Interested candidates may send resume to the following address by 8-07-17 Village of Franklin Grove P.O. Box 105 Franklin Grove, IL 61031 E-Mail address: franklingrove@ wireless.essex1. com

NEW TODAY

CHILD CARE

Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking caring and dedicated RNs & LPNs Full/Parttime, 2nd & 3rd Shifts, Current IL License Required.

To apply, contact: Joanne Wollack R.N., Director of Nursing, 430 Martin Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815)626-4575 www.petersen healthcare.net

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Lic. #00062-03.

CHILD CARE

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512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Weigle's Automotive is looking for a master technician.

Must have own tools. Apply in person to Mike in front office, between 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

For motor route availability call David Sheets

815-625-3600 ext. 5311

The Biofore Company

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

• Full- Time • Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday • Group Insurance Benefits • Vacation Benefits • Attendance Incentives • Retirement Benefits APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc .com PNC, INC. 117 E. MASON STREET POLO, IL 61064

JOIN THE BIOFORE COMPANY! UPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive label materials. We supply high-quality paper and film label stock for consumer product and industrial labeling through a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM - The Biofore Company. www.upmraflatac.com

UPM Raflatac’s Dixon, IL factory is currently seeking a

Continuous Improvement Engineer to be responsible for leading and helping facilitate the Dixon factory’s improvement processes with a focus on improving safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement.

Requires any combination of education/ experience equivalent to a BS in Engineering or related technical discipline, and 1-3 years of continuous improvement and project management experience. Must have strong problem solving and applied statistics skills as well as strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office software applications is required. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and previous experience working with Minitab preferred.

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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EOE

The City of Oregon is accepting employment applications for a Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator 10 hour per week., to work closely with the Mayor, City Commissioners, and Economic Development Commissioner, and Chamber of Commerce.

Qualifications: Working toward a degree in public administration, business or a related field, or a minimum of two years’ experience. Marketing skills in strategic planning, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and can work independently.

Applications are available at City Hall, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL. 61061. Monday thru Friday 8:30A.M.-5:00 P.M., call to request an application, or on the website at cityoforegon.org.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All application need to be returned by August 7th, 2017.

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For further information, please visit www.upm.com/careers or submit your resume to lori.wolber@upmraflatac.com. You may apply in person at UPM Raflatac, Inc., 101 East Corporate Drive, Dixon, IL 61021. No phone calls, please.

EOE

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(815)626-1130.

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OREGON 2BR, refrig. & stove inc. $625/ mo.

Deposit negotiable.

815-742-8471

www.oglecountynews.com

EDUCATION

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ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY Move Now! 22377 P-Town Rd., 1 floor house w/ newer kitchen , bath, great room, 2 possibly 3, BR, 1 BA $950/mo.

Includes heat, mowing, plowing, no pets, 815-213-0164

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FOOD PRODUCE

750

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May pre-order 877-369-2442 or 269-358-6789

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Dalton elect chair. $5000 New. 450 watt DC motor.

2 times.

Used Right arm control. turns left, Seat right, back, front & swivels. $1,500 815-288-0519 or 956-525-2583

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765

OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

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AUCTIONS

615

615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

LAND AUCTION FARMLAND * TINDER * HUNTING August 9th 10am Rutland, IL TRACT 1: 40+/- ac tillable TRACT 2: 13 ac (Farm Land & Heavy Tinber Land for Hunting or Recreation) 815-257-4442 www.auctionzip.com ID #4061 LARGE ESTATE AUCTION August 5th 9:30am Belle Prairie, IL Modern & Antique Furniture, Coins, Collectibles, Jon Boat, Household, Lawn & Garden Items, SO MUCH MORE! www.auctionzip.com ID#18934 LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION August 5th 9:30am 95 W. Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest, IL 1994 Toyota Pickup, TracVacs, School Furniture, Desks, Laptops, MacBooks, Ipads, Chromebooks, MORE! 847-546-2095 www.obenaufauction s.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

LAWN MOWERS

779

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Astrograph Taking care of responsibilities involving children and parents or engaging in educational pursuits will turn out better than anticipated and will encourage personal growth.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Participate in activities and connect with people who are as ambitious and energetic as you. Show your enthusiasm by offering hands-on help. A change of scenery will inspire you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t let distress lead to uncertainty.

Trust in your ability to pull things together, and use your connections and charm to get things done properly. Do your own fact-checking.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Charm coupled with practicality will help you overcome any mishap or opposition. Make your point clear and bring about the change you feel is necessary to excel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t let anyone rush you or dominate a situation that can influence your life or a relationship with an important someone. If something doesn’t add up, ask questions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Question someone’s motives if you feel you are being manipulated. Once you know what others want from you, it will be easy to decide what to give in return.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Make changes to the way you help others. Staying in control to ensure that no one takes advantage of you will improve your state of mind and your willingness to do more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your desire for change and your dedication and hard work will pay off. Don’t limit what you can accomplish because someone who is jealous or insecure makes a fuss.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Take control, whether at home or at work, and make decisions that are in your best interest. It’s time to look out for your needs first. Romance is highlighted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Look at every side of an issue before you form an opinion. Hard work, less fuss and not trying to put the blame elsewhere will be the best way to get ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A change at home can affect your financial situation.

If you listen and look for ways to compromise, you will avoid a loss. Use your intelligence to overcome adversity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Partnerships will need nurturing. Aim to please, but not at the expense of being used or manipulated. Equality will be required if you want your relationship with someone to flourish.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Find out where you stand and what you must do to get ahead.

A partnership will raise your profile but will end up being costly if you give up too much.

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