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POLO Tri-County Press

VOLUME 160 NO. 15 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

LOCAL NEWS

Ogle County Fair Photographers were busy capturing the action at the fair. / Inside

ENTERTAINMENT

Hammer In Blacksmiths forged a weekend of entertainment in Grand Detour. / 4

CRIME NEWS Two men are

arrested for robbing a bank in Creston on Tuesday afternoon. / 3

S o a k e d

Polo firefighters Chad Karrow, Brent Shipman, and Chuck Clothier compete in the water fight against Forreston firefighters during Sauerkraut Days on Saturday. Polo won this match. FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM SAUERKRAUT DAYS TURN TO PAGE 19. (Photo

by Earleen Hinton)

INDEX

One Section - 36 Pages

Byron Library...........15 Church News ......10-11 Classifieds ........ 26-30 Entertainment... 12-14 Marriage Licenses... 8

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Oregon Police.........34 Pine Creek News ..... 7 Polo Library .............. 5 Property Transfers .. 25 Public Voice .............15

DEATHS There are no obituaries this week.

Sheriff’s Arrests ..... 25 Social News.............. 8 State Police ............ 25 State’s Attorney ..... 33 Zoning Permits ...... 33

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POLO CITY COUNCIL

Resident concerned about vacant house

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A Polo resident voiced concern to the city council Monday evening about a vacant house next door.

Donna Peugh, 110 W. Wayne St., said the house at 410 S. Division Ave. has been vacant for eight years and has become “an eyesore” that attracts wildlife.

She said she has trapped numerous raccoons, opossums and skunks on her own property that have come from the vacant house.

Raccoons have climbed a tree between

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the two properties and gone onto her roof, and she is concerned about the damage they may cause.

“I just wish there was a simple solution,” she said.

She said she has researched the property records because she is interested in purchasing it.

However, she said it has been sold for unpaid real estate taxes, and the cost to buy it is around $10,000.

“I’m not sure I can spend that,” she said.

The deadline to redeem the property for the taxes is sometime in November,

she said.

City attorney Tom Suits said the property is owned by Andrew Dewey.

It went into foreclosure, but the bank holding the mortgage declined to take it over due to its condition, he said.

He explained that a tax buyer has paid the taxes and has now petitioned the court for a tax deed to the property.

The process of buying a property for unpaid taxes takes approximately three years to complete, he said.

Suits advised Peugh to consult an attorney if she is interested in obtaining the property.

OGLE COUNTY

18,500 turn out for Ogle County Fair

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Near perfect weather contributed to the success of the 165th annual Ogle County Fair.

“I was very pleased,” said fair board president Harlan Holm. “The weather cooperated and the people came out and supported us.”

Under sunny skies and temperatures mainly in the 80s, an estimated 18,500 turned out for the fair held Aug. 1-5 at the fairgrounds just west of Oregon.

The temperature reached the 90-degree mark for just one day.

“Saturday got a little warm, but it is August,” Holm said with a chuckle.

“People still turned out for the Demolition Derby and the pork chop supper.”

As is often the case, the Demolition Derby drew the biggest crowds. The ground shows, especially Woody’s Menagerie, were also popular with those attending, Holm said.

Families were attracted to the fair by the $8 gate fee that included unlimited rides at the carnival all five days of

the fair.

For Holm, however, the fair didn’t end Sunday night.

On Tuesday, he and other board members and volunteers were doing cleanup, putting equipment away, and wrapping up in general.

“It will be a couple of days until we get everything returned to the people who loaned us items,” he said.

Holm said volunteers help make the fair go smoothly every year.

“The fair would not be possible without the volunteers that help us,” he said.

MT. MORRIS

Straw sculpting contest begins Aug. 10 The third annual U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition opens Friday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. in downtown Mt. Morris.

New sculptures are coming to the campus square for this unique presentation of fine art in straw.

The sculptures will be on display each day through Sunday, Aug. 26.

This year’s competition will be judged for two awards, “People’s Choice” public voting by all visitors, and “Artist’s Choice” voting by the competing sculptors.

The winners will be announced during the festival’s grand finale weekend Aug. 25-26.

Blacksmith demos will be featured on Saturday, Aug. 25, along with mechanical bull riding, round bale races, square dancing in the street (experienced and inexperienced all welcome), and food in the evening with Lyle Grobe & the Rhythm Ramblers live on the band shell stage.

The village will celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial with historical hay wagon

tours on Sunday, Aug. 26.

Other activities during the straw sculpting competition include Fiber Art Through Time, a fine arts exhibit in Encore’s Old Sandstone Gallery, and live music on the campus.

Friday night Jamboree features Illinois Rail (bluegrass) on Aug. 10, Kyle Lacy and Harlem River Noise (rockabilly) on Aug. 17, and The Barb City Stompers (swing jazz) on Aug. 24.

Jamboree is on the band shell stage every Friday evening in the summer from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

ENCORE! Mt. Morris is a cultural initiative of the Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp.

Volunteers and donations are welcome.

Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com, also on Facebook.

“Ballerina” by Fran Volz, of Rochelle, took second place last year in the U.S. National Straw Sculpting Competition in Mt. Morris. Photo by Jeff Bold

OREGON

A makeover for a Dollar

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

The Dollar General in Polo was closed last week for a remodel. The spruced up store at 107 E. Dixon St. reopened Aug. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton

COUNTY

Two Rochelle men have been arrested in connection with a hold up Tuesday at the Creston branch of the Holcomb Bank.

William Wayne Clark II, 39, was arrested within three hours of the incident and faces a charge of robbery, a Class 2 felony.

A second man Jeremy L. Hines, 37, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning on a charge of possession of stolen property, a Class 3 felony.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, his office received a holdup alarm at 2:04 p.m. from the bank at 400 E. Ill. 38.

The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and fled on foot.

During the course of the investigation, a deputy recognized Clark on the bank’s surveillance tape from previous contacts with him.

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER The Polo Chamber of Commerce Annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cars, trucks and motorcycles and swap meet, plus trivia competition, music and 50/50 raffle. Contact us for more information.

Every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. join the residents of Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care for Community Coffee.

The Polo Council of Churches will hold its next Open Table Dinner on Monday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Polo.

All are welcome to attend.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner will be held on Monday, Sept. 24.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Chili Cook Off at the Louise D. Quick Park on Saturday, Sept.

29.

This day also includes the annual Larry Lannen blood drive and the all-town rummage sales; blood drive at 9 a.m., chili tasting at noon. Contact us to enter your chili.

Contact the Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@ gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064.

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Less than $90,000 is needed for the repairs to the Black Hawk Statue to get started.

Roger Cain, a member of the Black Hawk Restoration Team, told team members Tuesday morning that $210,000 has been raised of the $300,000 needed for contracts to be signed for the restoration work.

“We’ve done quite well,” said team chairman Jan Stilson.

The team has been raising the private funds required to obtain a matching state grant for $350,000 finally approved by the Illinois General Assembly in late May. The cost of the repairs is estimated at $600,000.

In early July, $59,000 was in the statue repair fund, which is administered by the Illinois Conservation Foundation in Springfield.

A $100,000 donation came in mid-July from E.D. Etnyre and Company, Oregon.

Other fund-raising efforts, both locally and at the Cliff Dwellers meeting in Chicago brought in more funds.

Cain said several other organizations have made commitments to donate.

ICF Executive Director Eric Schenck praised the team’s efforts.

“This is a great example of what can be accomplished when members of a local community come together to support a common cause,” he said. “These contributions have significantly narrowed the funding gap that remains and

have brought us that much closer to everyone’s goal of starting restoration work as soon as possible.”

The contracts between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Quality Restorations Inc., of Wood Dale, will be signed once the private money has been raised, Cain said, which means the work will probably begin next spring rather than later this year.

“The people of northern Illinois are waiting to see something happen,” Stilson said.

Cain said he is not sure if the statue will be wrapped again this winter to protect it from the elements.

It was unwrapped in early June after nearly four years in protective coverings.

The 48-foot statue, made of concrete and created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to Native Americans, is situated on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River at Lowden State Park near Oregon.

Those wishing to donate to the restoration project can do so online at www.ilcf.org or to send checks to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702.

For more information call Stilson at 815-732-7439.

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GRAND DETOUR

Blacksmiths forge a hands-on event Visitors learn by doing at Hammer In

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com Turns out you can teach a cowboy a new trick.

In fact, Rick Trahan, the blacksmith for the John Deere Historic Site, helped Dan Tesar, Sr., a farrier from Wisconsin, turn over a new leaf during the 2018 Hammer In on Sunday.

“We’re here today teaching a cowboy how to make a leaf,” joked Trahan as peered over the shoulder of Tesar. “No, hit it right here.”

Tesar, from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, was busy forging a leaf from an iron rod.

He was one several blacksmiths who were taking part in the Hammer In last weekend in Grand Detour.

He and his son, Dan Jr., had a tent set up across from the Deere’s replica blacksmith shop where Trahan reigns.

Tesar’s expertise is in making horseshoes, but on Sunday he stepped into Trahan’s “classroom”

to learn how to make a leaf.

“There, now just finish it off like this,” instructed Trahan as he demonstrated his hammering technique to the small crowd that was watching.

Blacksmiths helping each other and showing their skills to visitors was the main focus of the event.

Matthew Williams, 22, of Sterling, listened carefully as Mike Garrett of Black Hammer Forge Inc., of Helenville, Wisconsin, took him through the steps of making an “S” hook.

“He’s very interested in this and I saw they were having this here today so we came,” said his grandmother as she watched and took pictures of Matthew in action with her cell phone.

Garrett was just one of the blacksmiths who shared their knowledge as they represented the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA).

UMBA blacksmiths worked at several forges helping visitors of several ages to craft their own metal keepsakes.

Rick Medd, of Clinton, Iowa, a 45-year veteran at the forge, was helping youngsters hammer and shape metal into hooks.

“This is a teaching tent. Kids get their first chance at blacksmithing here,” he said.

Medd patiently took youngsters like Braylon Wells, 8, of Steward, through the process of heating the metal to red-hot, pounding it flat, then heating it again, and pounding the “S” shape around the curve of the anvil.

“I do it for the smiles — that makes it worthwhile when they get big smiles on their faces,” he said.

Braylon’s cousin, Ben Wells, 12, of Loves Park, was surprised he could make a hook.

“It was fun. We learned about the different parts of the anvil, how to heat the metal, and what temperature it takes to heat it,” he said. “I thought it was interesting we got to take part in this.”

“We learned a lot of stuff,” agreed Braylon’s brother Bryce, 9. “I might be a blacksmith when I grow up.”

The John Deere Historic Site held its first Hammer In event in 2004.

Hammer In events have been hosted at the site every other year since in an effort to celebrate the trade as well as the history and legacy of the company’s founder.

About the John Deere Historic Site

The John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour is the original Illinois homestead of John Deere and is the location where he built his first commercially successful “self-polishing” steel plow.

The Historic Site was designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, and a Historic Landmark of Agricultural Engineering by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.

The home Deere built still stands and is now accompanied by a replicated blacksmith shop, an exhibit of Deere’s original tools unearthed during an archaeological dig, and a visitor center and gift shop.

In the atmosphere of a friendly 19th century village, informed tour guides provide an entertaining and educational perspective of life on the prairie.

The John Deere Historic Site is open to the public May through October and is funded and managed by the John Deere Foundation.

For more information, please call 815-652-4551 or visit www.VisitJohnDeere.com.

John Deere Historic Site blacksmith Rick Trahan watches as horseshoer Dan Tesar, of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, works on making a leaf during the Hammer In on Sunday. Photo

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POLO LIBRARY NEWS

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10 a.m. Celebraon of God’s Faithfulness, a service of worship honoring our Chrisan heritage will be held in the Grove Auditorium. Preceded at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments provided

by Mt. Morris COB 11 a.m.— 3 p.m. PULLED PORK LUNCH 11 a.m. East Bank Commanders will be performing big band and swing hits.

11 a.m.—3 p.m. KID’S ACTIVITIES including bounce houses, a cra area, and a peng zoo. Bre Belleque balloon arst.

12 p.m. Steve Messer will be playing big band hits.

1 p.m. The Voice Bachs, a barbershop quartet 1:30 p.m. Doug Poppen, guitar and vocals BUCKBOARD RIDES for everyone around campus.

2 p.m. An anniversary program with keynote speaker Karen Messer, President of Leading Age Illinois. (auditorium) 3 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIAL and entertainment by Mary Ley located by the gazebo outside Pinecrest Village. *Tours offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.*

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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.

Visit our website (pololibrary.org) and view the carousel, or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Adult Fiction Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson DVDs Game Night Escape Large Print To the Moon and Back by Karen Kingsbury The Nearness of You by Dorothy Garlock RRC Representative Wednesday, Aug. 22, 10 to 12 p.m.

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

No appointment is necessary.

They will return the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Polo Public Library 302 W. Mason St. Polo IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 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.

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

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All programs are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible.

Please note that some programs require registration.

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.

Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

LEGO Club Saturday, Aug. 11, 1 to 2 p.m., ages 6-12, snack provided Pokemon Club Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 to 2 p.m., ages 6-12, snack Provided Adult Programs Pinterest Party Tuesday, Sept. 4, 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Pressed Flowers in glass frame Registration is required for this program.

Book Discussion Groups Extra books are always available for these discussions. Please check one out and join us.

Afternoon Book Club @ the Library Monday, Aug. 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Friday Book Discussion @ the Library Friday, Aug. 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: $500 House by Drew Philp New to the Collection

MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF THEIR DRUMMERS IN POLO

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The 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps run through their routine as they practice on the Marcos football field on Aug. 1. Photos by Earleen Hinton

ABOVE: Members of the 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps pulls one of the drum sets back to the truck after practicing at the Polo High School’s football field on Aug. 1. The corps was practicing for the Petunia City Brass competition in Rock Falls later in the day.

RIGHT: A member of the 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps carries his drums and his water cooler after practicing at the Polo High School’s football field.

IN BRIEF Polo Chamber to host car show Cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all makes, models, and years will be on display at the 29th annual Polo Car Show sponsored by the Polo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Aug. 11 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.

The day will include a swap meet, food vendors, a 50-50 drawing, and prizes. Deejay music will be provided by 3D Sound Company.

Car enthusiasts can off the day by attending the Freeport Cruise Night from 4 to 10 p.m.

For more information about the car show call the chamber office at 815946-3131.

St. Mark’s to serve dinner St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Polo, will host a roast beef dinner on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The menu will consist of roast beef,

mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, beverages, and dessert.

Tickets are available from church members.

The cost is $10 per person.

Children under the age of 10 eat free.

Tickets will be available for sale until Sunday, Aug. 19.

POLO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator Polo Historical Society

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak We are entering the last month of the lazy days of summer. Time seems to go faster each year.

The fleeting summer is a reminder to appreciate each moment.

Each day we have been given is important. We give our thanks to God for gift of each moment.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Jim and Nancy Hopkins.

Our special music was a harmonica solo by Larry Riffle. He played the hymn, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” after sharing the story behind the lyrics.

Before the sermon, Don Hay shared the names of his Faces of Faith.

Don spoke about Powell Cunningham and his calm and steady faith.

Don also shared stories of Jerry Stuff, Glenn Sheely, and Mason Hopkins.

Rev. Charlotte Hoppe was back with us and continued the Faces of our Faith series in the book of Luke.

The story of the Penitent Thief on the cross and his second chance. Sec-

and very narrow.

Plenty of school students sat on that bench and recited their lessons from memory.

How many of you went to a country school where you might have used such a bench?

It is unique and different so we are pleased to get it except now we have to figure out where to put it in the school.

This week I started researching the home that supposedly Dr. Jerome B. Snyder built at 420 E. Dixon St. in the 1870s.

An article and picture of the house appeared in the TCP around 1996 saying Dr. Snyder built it. At the moment it sports a new golden roof.

I quickly found out at the library that Dr. Snyder hung out his shingle to be our new physician and surgeon on Sept. 25, 1875.

According to the newspaper, he lived first in the house south of the Presbyterian Church on Division Street moving his family there on Oct. 10, 1875.

His next living quarters in 1878 was in the Wagner House one block east of the Church of the Brethren.

The church at that spot at that time was the Episcopal Church.

He lived there in that spot until 1883.

Then he moved to the east side of town to the Hitt House.

Does anyone know anything about a Hitt House?

The 1893 Plat Book has Dr. Snyder owning the property on Dixon Street but he is still living in the Hitt House in 1894.

In his advertisement for the medical profession it always gave his place of residence.

There was never a mention of him building a house that I have found but I am still searching.

Was the Hitt House already on the property when Dr. Snyder purchased the lot?

If so, who is Mr. Hitt and when did he build the Hitt House? The research goes on!

ond chances are not only offered to each of us but should be given, as well.

After church, I went to lunch with the Pine Creek group to the Pinecricker Cafe.

After lunch, we celebrated the birthday of Nancy Hopkins with singing. It was nice to visit with everyone.

Jean Cunningham has returned from a quick trip to sunny California. Accompanied by her son, Dan Cunningham and his wife, Toni, the group of three attended Jean’s family reunion.

The reunion was hosted by Jean’s cousins at their lumber yard in Swanton, California, north of Santa Cruz.

While there, Jean visited with many generations of family including her siblings and her 100-year old Aunt Evelyn Pilgrim, visiting from Washington state.

Jean enjoyed celebrating with cousins from all over the country.

She dipped her toes in the Pacific ocean on Monday morning and was home in time for supper in Pine Creek that evening.

One of my many guilty pleasures is watching the television show American Ninja Warrior.

Men and women from all over the country compete at city and national levels to perform outrageous feats of strength for a chance to be the top ninja and win a cash prize.

While each competitor completes the course on their own, they are surrounded by a cheering crowd and colorful commentators that help motivate

them. I have been noticing the crowd is also filled with fellow ninja contestants, cheering for each other.

In fact, they even go so far as to wear t-shirts, perform “the swan move,” and learn how to say “Beat that Wall” in sign language to encourage one another.

Even though they are competing to be the sole winner, they are a compassionate community.

Maybe it’s because they understand that each person will face a difficult challenge over the course of 10 obstacles.

Some tasks are easier for the athletes while others bring failure. We face obstacles in our life that may be easy for some and may stop others in their tracks.

In every task I’ve faced in my adult life, I have had my very own community of encouragers made up of family and friends.

Our church family cheers each other on knowing that at any time they will be the one who needs cheering.

One of beautiful benefits of finding a church family is knowing that you will be surrounded by people who care and love you.

The reason they can do this is because we have experienced the love of Christ shared between His family members.

Our church will be sharing in an outdoor worship service this Sunday morning at Camp Emmaus.

The service starts at 11 a.m. with a potluck picnic to follow.

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The Henry School was buzzing with activity last week with first the cleaning of it and then the picnic.

As usual we had a good attendance and wonderful food.

The weather was perfect and it is nice to gather at the school each summer.

We were packed in rather tightly and we need to see how we can acquire a little more room.

We have some things at the school that probably do not need to be there such as all the hemp display.

That had been at Aplington House in the beginning and we probably need to place that somewhere else.

The school has no heat and no air conditioning so things deteriorate such as paper products.

So we have some work to do at Henry School in the way of sorting and deciding what needs to be saved

better.

The school is a delightful place and we are lucky that it is in such good condition.

So many of the country schools are no longer around or they have been made into homes.

Everyone enjoys spending an evening there. But we now need to do a little work there.

Fading is also a problem and anything out in a showcase has faded rapidly some things completely.

I used to spend an afternoon each week there but now I am unable to do all that.

We need to put some things in totes that need to be away from the light and dust.

Connie Stauffer brought us the original recitative bench from Henry School, and Bob will take a look at it since it is wired together in places.

When he has finished revamping it, we will take it down to the school.

It belongs there so we have to make room for it. It is six feet long

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EDUCATION

McGuire named director at University of Idaho Graduate of Polo High School joins staff A graduate of Polo High School, Michelle “Shelley” McGuire will be joining the staff at the University of Idaho as the new director of the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences beginning Aug 13.

She graduated from the Universi-

ty of Illinois in 1986, receiving her master’s degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois in 1988 and her doctorate in human nutrition from Cornell University in 1994.

She is the lead author of the textbook “Nutritional Sciences: from Fundamentals to Food”.

This is the primary textbook used in nutrition courses in academic institutions across the U.S. She and her husband, Mark McGuire live in Moscow, Idaho.

U OF I EXTENSION Someday Is Today, Live Your Bucket List Are there things in your life that you’ve wanted to accomplish but haven’t?

Come and learn how to create your own bucket list and set exciting goals to pursue your interests and fulfill your dreams on Monday, Sept. 17 at

Whiteside County Honor Flight invites any and all veterans who ever have taken an Honor Flight to D.C. to share stories, a meal and camaraderie at its annual picnic, which begins at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at Morrison-Rockwood State Park.

Veterans and their families will dine at the park’s Lake Side Pavilion.

They are asked to bring a dish to pass and any memorabilia they want to share.

Meat, drinks and tableware will be provided.

Call Rachel Crandall at 815-535-1219

the University of Illinois Extension office in Ogle County, 421 W. Pines Rd, Oregon.

The class will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost for the class is $3 per person. Please pre-register at web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo or call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815732-2191.

for reservations.

Honor Flight is a national nonprofit network that sends WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans on a 1-day, jampacked trip to Washington, D.C., to explore all the war memorials and other attractions, while giving them the star treatment.

The flights, all funded by donations, are free to all veterans, who are accompanied by volunteer guardians who pay their own way and help the veterans throughout the day.

For applications or more information, go to HonorFlightQC.org or to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities Facebook page or call 563-388-3592.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

July 27 Paul S. Isleib and Kelly M. Weber, both of Batavia.

July 30 Lewis T. Chittim and Kylie N. Booth, both of Phoenix Arizona.

July 31 Michael A. Reynolds and Kaylene E. Plog, both of Mt. Morris.

infant health during breastfeeding.

Most recently she has worked with colleagues at the University of Idaho to study the presence and variability of bacteria in human milk and the resulting impact on infant health in the U.S. and worldwide.

As a seasoned science writer, she is also passionately committed to bettering human health by providing user-friendly, high quality evidence-based nutrition information to the press and public.

MT. MORRIS

VETERANS Honor Flight picnic is Aug. 19 at Morrison-Rockwood park

They have three children.

McGuire was a professor in lactation physiology and nutrition in Washington State University’s School of Biological Sciences before Shelley accepting the U of I McGuire position.

Her research focuses on better understanding how maternal diet and nutritional status influence milk composition and maternal and

Scott E. Eller and Allysa M. Scullion, both of Stillman Valley.

Aug. 2 Christopher G. Michaels of Homewood, and Holly A. Williams, of Rochelle.

Jason A. Kutz and Kelsey J. Farm, both of Dixon.

Andrew J. Crouse and Nicole R. Honeycutt, both of Poplar Grove.

Kyle A. Campbell and Maria S. Carpenter, both of Rochelle.

MMHS Class of 93 to hold reunion Event is September 2 The Mt. Morris High School Class of 1993 will hold its 25th anniversary reunion will be held Sunday, Sept.

2 at 4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

The classes of 1991, 1992, 1994, and 1995 are invited to join in this cele-

bration.

The suggested donation is $5 to defray costs.

Pulled pork sandwiches and sides still be served, and families are welcome at the Moose.

Share this event with anyone that was involved in these classes, including teachers and parents.

IN BRIEF Rotary club to hold Mark Twain Day Sept. 8 at Maxson’s

Scams to be discussion point on Aug. 22 at Rock River Center

The Oregon Rotary Club will hold its 22nd annual Mark Twain Day on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a pig roast on the deck at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant, 1469 N. Ill. 2, Oregon.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 6-12 years old, which includes the meal and beverages complete with pie and ice cream, Paddlewheel Rides on the “Pride of Oregon,” and live music on the deck and on the boat.

This year Warren Brown will portray Mark Twain.

The BackRoads Trio will be back to provide music on the deck with Jim Kanas on the boat.

The proceeds will again be directed to the club’s Keeping Kids Warm project.

Since 2010 this event has raised more than $3,000 per year for children in the Oregon School District.

Tickets may be purchased from any Rotary Member or at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant or by emailing oregonilrotary@gmail.com.

“Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”

Mark Twain

Skip Gonsoulin, of Lisa Madigan’s Office in Chicago, will be at Rock River Center on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Gonsoulin is part of the largest bureau of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the Consumer Fraud Bureau.

His goal is to educate us on: • Consumer Fraud Bureau, and other Bureaus of the AGO • Current scams to be aware of identity theft, which is a major concern how NOT to become a victim of either consumer fraud or identity theft the complaint process for both consumer fraud and identity theft.

Don’t miss this very important program. It could save you money and a lot of unnecessary stress. Handouts will be provided. A question and answer period will follow.

Registration is required by Aug. 20.

Please call Rock River Center at 815732-3252 if you plan on attending so we can be prepared. Refreshments will be served.

COLLEGE NEWS named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Those earning academic honors include Kayla Miller and Adam Montana, both of Byron; Maddison Kirchner, of Forreston; Oregon, Alex Sitze, of Oregon; and Mariah Howard, of Polo.

Kirsten Hedrick Kirsten Hedrick, of Byron, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Knox College, Galesburg.

A graduate of Byron High School, Hedrick is majoring in Education Studies - Elementary.

Camery Peterson Camery Peterson, of Mt. Morris, has received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Western Governors University.

The online, nonprofit university held its 64th (Orlando, Florida); 65th (Seattle, Washington); and 66th (Las Vegas, Nevada) commencement ceremonies earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of more than 15,000 students from across the country.

Augustana College Several area students have been named to the spring term dean’s list at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Earning academic honors were Brix Clayton, and Jacob Hanlon, both of Polo, and Nathaniel Hall, of Oregon.

Alex Wilfong Alex Wilfong, of Byron, has been named to the spring semester chancellor’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

To be attain this academic honor, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

Mallory Jenkins Mallory Jenkins, of Mt. Morris, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Forrest Winstead Forrest Winstead, of Stillman Valley, participated in commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2018 recently at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.

He received a bachelor of arts degree in English.

Gabriel Abin Gabriel Abin, of Monroe Center has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Lewis University, Romeoville.

He is majoring in Information Security and Risk Management.

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named to the dean’s list of the spring semester at Highland Community College, Freeport.

Those earning Highest Honors with a perfect 4.0 grade point average include Jordan N. Green and Jaclyn B. Runkle, both of Forreston; and Amanda G. Anderson, of German Valley.

Those earning High Honors with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA include Chelsea K. Lampe, of Baileyville; Amanda R. Anderson, Michael J. Heizler, Austin J. Howald, Cameron S. Timm, Courtney L. Wolf, Michael J. Wubbena, all of Forreston; Kyle M. Hemmersbach, of Leaf River; Ronald D. Ingersoll and Kyle K. Ruter, both of Mt. Morris; and Parker J. Taylor, of Polo.

Those earning Honors a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 include Jason H. Drake and Keileigh S. Kloepping, both of Baileyville; Casey J. Amos, of Forreston; and Zoe L. Siegmeier, of German Valley.

UW-Platteville Several area students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Those earning academic honors include Jonah Drake, of Baileyville; Kaley Mumma and Alex Wilfong, both of Byron; Kathryn Person, of Forreston; Chelsea Eden, of Oregon; and Ethan Roberts and Todd Whitlow, both of Stillman Valley.

Aurora University Three area students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Aurora University, Aurora.

Those earning academic honors include Caleb Poffenberger, of Forreston; Alicebeth Wittwer, of Monroe Center, and Janelle Tanaglia, of Stillman Valley.

Poffenberger and Wittwer both earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages.

UW-Milwaukee Several area students have been

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Kishwaukee College Several area students have been named to the dean’s list and part-time honors list for the spring semester at Kishwaukee College, Malta.

Those named to the dean’s list include Jenna R. Winterton, Byron; Brenna L. Berns and Amy L. Cox, both of Chana; Mallory Mershon, and Sean C. Roedel, both of Davis Junction; Taralyn N. Dale, Rachel R. Goffinet, Chandler A. Hall, Heidi Larmon, Cole B. Lentz, Taniya Ritenour, and Luke Sovine, all of Lindenwood; Dylan J. Geesey, Allison B. Page, Matthew D. Slouka, all of Mt. Morris; Devon T. Buza, Dominic Marchetti, Haley M. Mizner, Mykayla Page, Johnathan G. Prose, Kyla A. Suter, Maria P. Tranchina, and Sophie C. West, all of Oregon; and Brent A. Hanna and Alison R. Seiler, both of Stillman Valley Kishwaukee College is pleased to announce its Part-Time Student Honors List for Spring 2018. Over half the students at Kishwaukee College attend school part time and many of these students have responsibilities that extend far beyond the classroom, including work and family obligations.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of 6 (but less than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Those named to the part-time honors list included Daniel Roos, of Chana; Christa C. Mozdzien and Olivia K. Valentine, both of Davis Junction; Jared L. Pottorff and Felisha S. Toran, both of Mt. Morris; Brandi Anderson, Raven Brewer, Tyler A. Burke, Sheila Donmeyer, Spencer H. Horn, Cha E. Keller, Victoria G. Lints, Mason J. Tomash, Allison N. Weber, and Jordan Wilkins, all of Oregon; and Valeria C. Viteri-Pflucker, of Polo.

Highland Community College Several area students have been

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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.

Saturday, Aug. 11—9 a.m.

LWML Meeting Sunday, Aug. 12—8 a.m.

Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m.

Council Meeting Thursday, Aug. 16—10 a.m.

Bible Class

OPEN BIBLE

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday

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

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

Passion for God Compassion for People

4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS

400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship

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

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 Sundays at 10 a.m. 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 Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org Office Hours M-F 8-noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Followed by Coffee Hour And Sunday School Communion every week All are welcome Child care provided Handicapped Accessible

9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

SWEETWOOD INTERIORS 107 Main Street, Forreston, IL 815-938-3681 • 877-938-3681 www.sweetwoodinteriors.com Email: nsweetwood@verizon.net

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling

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 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd.

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.

815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston”

Pastor Marvin Jacobs Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313

Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Friday, Aug. 10—9 a.m.-3 p.m. FAITHful Hands All Day Quilting Sunday, Aug. 12—9 a.m.

Worship with Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus Monday, Aug. 13—5:30 p.m.

Teens for Christ Wednesday, Aug. 15—12 p.m.

Senior Friendship Thursday, Aug. 16—6:30 p.m.

FAITHful Hands Quilting

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380 Sunday, Aug. 12—9 a.m.

Worship Monday, Aug. 13—8 a.m. AA Meeting Thursday, Aug. 16—8 a.m. AA Meeting

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir

102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith 702 E. Dixon St., Polo

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

Saturday, Aug. 11—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Aug. 12—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School For All Ages; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m.

Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group, Parent Night Tuesday, Aug. 7—9 a.m. Food Pantry Volunteers Thursday, Aug. 16—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

Handicapped Accessible

Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

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

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor

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

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Karyn Kost 815-284-2966 Website:https//www. freedomlutheran.org/home. html Sunday Evening Worship at 5:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Coffee & Fellowship following the service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon

See CHURCHES, Page 11

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

Byron • Oregon • Rochelle • Rockford Roscoe/Rockton • Stillman Valley

Member FDIC

• CHURCHES Continued from Page 10 Come Take Your Place at the Table - SOS 2:4 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 Online: theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

10 a.m. Sundays Life Groups Throughout The Week

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor

8:30 a.m. Worship Service

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Various Activities

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-345-3038 Pastor Sung-Eun Kim

Sunday, Aug. 12—10:30 a.m.

Worship

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

Friday, Aug. 10—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Saturday, Aug. 11—Pinecrest 125th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Aug. 12—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Service Monday, Aug. 13—10:30 a.m.

Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Aug. 14—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 9 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Thursday, Aug. 16—4:30-7 p.m.

Food Pantry Open

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Friday, Aug. 10 — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feed the Children Lunch Program Sunday, Aug. 12—8 a.m.

Education Committee Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship-Backpack Blessing; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Monday, Aug. 13—2-7 p.m.

Blood Drive; 6:30 p.m. Staff Parish RC Wednesday, Aug. 15—7 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Prayer in the Chapel; 1:30 p.m. Meet & Greet New PastorMeyers Thursday, Aug. 16—6:30 p.m.

Mission Committee Meeting Sunday, Aug. 19—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 a.m. FellowshipWelcome Brunch for Pastor

Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@gmail. com Services Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Holy Communion

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Karyn Kost Summer Worship Hours Sunday, Aug. 12—9:30 a.m.

Divine Worship Service Tuesday, Aug. 14—6 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Saturday, Aug. 18—9:30 a.m.

WELCA Brunch at Dogwood Inn

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Social Time

ST. MARY CHURCH

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Aug. 12.

Guest speaker Karl Froehlich will give the message titled “Practice Makes Perfect.”

Greeting you will be Todd, Shelly, Abigail, and Noah Myers.

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

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

Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs

5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Handicapped Accessible Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School

4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest

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

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West

10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

Religious Education

Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities:

8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study

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

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 Luncheon after services, weekly

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymmil@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymmil.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 10—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Aug. 11—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, Aug. 12—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, Fellowship Time Following; 10:45 a.m. Deep Digs Discussion Monday, Aug. 13—6:30 p.m.

Council Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14—12 p.m.

Brown Bag Bantering with Pastor Josh Wednesday, Aug. 15—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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 815-732-6166

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo 946-2777

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6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com

409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon

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 Book of the Month is II Chronicles.

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GATHERING PLACE CHURCH

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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Illinois Rail returns to Friday’s Jamboree The Jamboree will welcome back the band Illinois Rail to perform their brand of traditional, new, original, and gospel bluegrass music for a two-hour show on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

“Anyone who’s seen their concerts here in the past will fondly recall the exceptional quality of this band,” said show organizer Larry Ubben.

The group consists of Dave and Peg Shippert, Cliff Angeln, Doug Knecht, and Gary Dickson.

The band offers award winning banjo picking, spirited mandolin and dobro, rock solid flat picking, and bass with exceptional vocals.

The Let Freedom Ring Committee will serve grilled burgers, brats, and all beef hot dogs, chips, and water with flavor packets available, starting at 6 p.m. on the downtown campus They will be selling advance tickets to the circus coming to town Saturday, Aug. 25.

The Artful Threads Fiber Art Show continues at the Encore Old Sandstone Gallery next door to the band shell, open from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

The campus will be extra festive that evening as it’s the opening night of the National Straw Sculpt-

The New York City Rockabilly Artists, Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise will be returning to the Mt. Morris Jamboree on Aug. 17. Photo supplied ing Competition, which will have many new sculptures on display all around the campus until Aug. 26.

Public voting begins that evening at 6 p.m.

Several local food and craft vendors will likely be on site as well, including Jen’s Artisan Breads, Pecatonica River Honey, Dietrich Ranch, and Barker Brew.

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 from 4 to 7 p.m.

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.

New York City rockabilly artists Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise will be back on the Jamboree stage on Friday, Aug. 17, with their free two-hour concert starting

OREGON

IN BRIEF

Learn to make jewelry with alcohol ink Aug. 25

Ogle County Airport to host breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 26

Artist Joanne Farrey will host an alcohol ink jewelry work shop on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Cork & Tap in downtown Oregon.

Participants can choose to come at 2 p.m. or 6 pm.

The event offers an opportunity to get together and have fun creating jewelry with alcohol ink, a new medium that many say resembles stained glass.

“Think of brilliantly colorful water colors on steroids,” Farrey said. “The fun part of it is when you start blending the inks together magic happens and you just go with the flow.”

Participants are invited to relax, learn a new skill, and walk out with an original one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.

A portion of all proceeds of the workshop will go toward the Oregon Lions Cub to support Cure For Children’s Cancer.

For more information call or text Farrey at 480-216-8969.

The Ogle County Airport will host a “Best in the Midwest” Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 7 to 11 a.m.

The menu includes a new item — French toast — plus the traditional

at 7 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell.

“Kyle Lacy and his band conjures up a potion taking you home to the roots of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll while creating something fresh and bluesy - think Buddy Holly meets Gary Clark Jr.,” said event organizer Larry Ubben. “Armed with an elegantly raucous voice, a 50s grit guitar style and a keen knack for ‘in the moment’ lyrical honesty, Kyle uses his hepcat showmanship to keep his audience grooving down to the last beat.”

The band features Kyle Lacy on vocals and guitar, Cody Gibson playing upright bass, Boyce Griffith on tenor sax and Jesse Chevan on drums.

Their wild rockabilly show is packed with foot-stomping rockabilly, blues, and originals that get a crowd on its feet, dancing.

St. Bride’s Episcopal Church will serve a barbecue sandwich meal deal, including chips, baked beans, drinks, and sweet treats, starting at 6 p.m. on the downtown campus.

In the event of rain, the whole show is moved to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, located eight blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Avenue, at 500 Evergreen Drive presented at the same times.

favorites of pancakes, scrambled eggs, Eichman’s ham and sausage, hash browns, melon and applesauce, and juice, coffee, and water.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids age 12 and under.

The airport is east of Mt. Morris at 3019 W. Ill. 64.

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BYRON

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As always, the fair will include excellent speakers who will present fascinating ideas.

The major topics will be energy efficiency and renewables and food and gardening.

The keynote speaker for energy at this year’s fair is David McEllis, an Environmental Law and Policy Center government affairs representative working on current Illinois energy legislative issues.

He will focus on the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard and ELPC’s efforts in implementation of the new renewable energy statute.

Keynote speaker for food,

agriculture, and gardening will be Fred Iutzi, director of The Land Institute, a non-profit organization that has focused on more sustainable agriculture including perennial crops.

TLI recently developed and is selling Kernza, a perennial wheat, being sold and used in baked goods throughout the Midwest.

This event will also feature an expo with varied booths and exhibits.

Healthy, organic, sustainable and educational products can be purchased. Food, homegrown and handmade products will be available.

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POLO

Farm Heritage Show looks back at agriculture The 12th annual Farm Heritage Festival of East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Rd, Sterling, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The admission and parking are free.

The day will start with a good ol’ fashioned farm breakfast, from 7 to 9 a.m., consisting of scrambled eggs, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy.

Tickets for breakfast are $8 for adults, $4 for youth to age 13, and those under age 5 eat free.

Breakfast tickets are available from church members before the event or at the door.

Active farm machine demonstrations will begin around 9 a.m. and will occur periodically until 3:30 p.m.

Static displays will go on all day.

This year’s active displays will feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, wagon lifts and elevators, an ensilage cutter, a corn husker and shredder, and tractor operations.

A blacksmith will demonstrate some tool making and craft.

An activity center will be set up for kids, youth, and adults to try their hand at powering hand cranked items such as corn sheller or a rope maker.

A bouncy house for children is new this year.

A farm animal zoo will again feature dairy cows, sheep, goats, and more.

A lunch stand will run inside the air-conditioned church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring sandwiches, baked beans, salads, chips and desserts.

Proceeds from the lunch benefit the East Jordan Habitat for Humanity Mission Crew.

Anyone with antique farm equipment is invited to display or run at the show.

For information call Steve Venhuizen at 815-946-2513.

ABOVE: Jim Mocklin, of Sterling, and his horse, Kari, take Karrie Leigh and her son, Garrett, for a light trip around the East Jordan Church parking lot at last year’s Farm Heritage Show. LEFT: Three-year-old Kallen Shawver, of Sterling, uses all his might to shell corn last year.

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OREGON Only three Brain Health Exercise Classes left at Rock River Center Don’t forget to sign up for remaining Brain Health Exercise Classes.

Extension Educator, Karla Belzer takes you through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.

The last three classes remaining in the series are Aug. 21, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20.

There will not be a class in September. All of these classes will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 South 10th Street in Oregon.

Each monthly class is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

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Music and movement with shakers, scarves, and a parachute.

Photo to Wood Transfer Craft Presented by Elizabeth Hong Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Make a personalized gift or display in your own home.

Bring your favorite photo on a storage drive or bring one to scan. We will print out your image

so you can transfer it to wood.

Ken Rothacker on Guitar Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Come listen to guitarist Ken Rothacker for a music experience that will entertain, engage, and educate.

Audiences are drawn into Ken’s interactive program of classics pop tunes, and original compositions.

Call 815-234-5107 to register for programs and activities.

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Quilt guild to meet Aug. 20 Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will host Janette Dwyer at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston.

Dwyer will speak on Depression and Victorian era quilts in her program titled “Before Grandma was Grandma.”

During the afternoon, she will do quilt appraisals. The fee is $40 for a written appraisal or $25 for a verbal appraisal.

Call Doreen at 815-973-5113 to set up an appointment.

Guild meetings are held at the church, on the third Monday of each month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting.

Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door.

For information call Doreen at 815-973-5113 or Lynda at 815-443-2688.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Volunteers wanted for IREAD program at Oregon schools Dear Editor,

Lori Peterson

Oregon School District IREAD Coordinator

Thanks to those who had part in Oregon Park District event Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone who participated, volunteered and helped to make the 9th annual Oregon Park District Sprint and second annual Super Sprint Triathlon a success.

One hundred sixty participants came out for a perfect morning to enjoy the park district’s pool and Oregon for running and biking.

The event could not happen without almost 50 volunteers that came out early to put on this premier event.

The park district is fortunate that many staff, families, friends, commissioners and community members volunteer step up to volunteer and allow the park district to put on many special events throughout the year.

Special thank you to the City of Oregon for providing the barricades and shutting down the streets.

Thank you to Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup and his crew for being on scene and ready to respond, Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan and his officers for traffic control on Ill. 64.

Thank you to Athetico of Oregon for providing post-race stretching, Bruce from Shosies Cyclery, and to our timer Al Fielder at Tri-3 Sports Timing.

Athletes from Wisconsin, Indiana and Kansas as well as visitors from all over Illinois and many locals enjoyed not only our facility but the town of Oregon as well.

Again, I thank everyone for making this triathlon another successful event for the Oregon Park District.

Jena Wehmhoefer

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Give Kinzinger a performance review on Nov. 6 election Dear Editor,

You are!

You pay his $174,000 salary.

You have sent him to Washington, D.C. the last six years to represent your interests.

Yet, he feels no obligation to meet you in a public forum where you can ask questions that are of interest to you.

Imagine telling your boss that you have no interest in hearing his opinions or thoughts about how you are doing your job.

Have you sent Rep. Kinzinger a letter or an email?

Have you posted on his Facebook page about an issue that concerns you?

Then you have received the same impersonal form letter response that I have.

Clearly, he thinks he knows better than you, his boss, how to do his job.

You don’t have to put up with being represented in Congress by someone who has no interest in knowing who his boss is.

You don’t have to put up with a Representative who doesn’t represent you, who takes his orders from people who have probably never been to the Sauk Valley.

Please give Adam Kinzinger a serious performance review.

You can terminate him for failure to perform on Nov. 6. I encourage you to do so.

Who is Adam Kinzinger’s boss?

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New phrases come along every so often to encourage us to think about our country, our community and our kids. Who will be in charge of our future?

Today’s youth are the answer to so many future concerns. We want our communities to be strong and economically viable.

We want our schools to produce capable and productive students.

We need not only our kids to succeed in school but also be emotionally capable of dealing with daily challenges.

Oregon Elementary School offers a program known as I READ. The program begins with kindergarten students and the children stay in the program through third grade.

The idea being that being able to read at grade level at the end of third grade greatly improves a child’s future success in school and increases the statistical likelihood of high school graduation.

This will be the fifth year of the program in Oregon.

Volunteers from the community include people from local businesses, parents, retired people and couples.

These volunteers come to school once a week and spend about 30 minutes, focusing on reading and other activities on a one on one basis.

Each volunteer will be matched with a child to be their buddy for duration of the program.

Potential volunteers are encouraged to try out the program with the understanding it is not going to be a perfect fit for all.

We appreciate the efforts of all the volunteers.

Some volunteers are concerned they travel during part of the winter and will not be consistent.

A volunteer for most of the school year is better than none.

We will give some training on speaking with young children and

how to be most productive with time.

The children thrive with having an adult to call their own, have fun with, be encouraging.

We are accepting applicants and encourage you to be part of the village, recognize our future and be part of a great community.

I would be happy to speak with you about the program.

New volunteers begin about six weeks into the school year.

Returning volunteers can begin within a few weeks of the beginning of the school year.

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Superhero Training Academy Monday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ages: 2-6 years, with caregiver Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dress as your favorite superhero and stop at the youth services desk to pick up your superhero training checklist.

Complete stations that will test your strength, agility and smarts.

Library Dance Party Monday, Aug. 20, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

FORRESTON

Ogle DUI Court receives court approval The Illinois Supreme Court recently approved the certification of the Ogle County New Horizons Specialty Court Team’s DUI Court Program.

DUI Court is as problem solving court with a mission similar to Ogle County New Horizons Drug Court (established in 2009) to reduce the ripple-effect cost of substancerelated offenses, hold offenders accountable for their behaviors and prevent recidivism.

The DUI Court will do this through an increased level of supervision, addressing the intensive individualized recovery program of each offender, and facilitating them to become productive, responsible Ogle County community member.

“DUI Court is a team approach, consisting of specialized disciplines

surrounding the criminal justice system and treatment community, “ said Brooke Plachno, Ogle County Specialty Court Coordinator.

DUI Court Presiding Judge Clayton Lindsey said, “There are numerous reforms taking place in the Criminal Justice System. Many of these reforms are premised on the recognition that sending people to prison does not necessarily work. While there will always be a certain part of the ‘criminal sector’ that deserves and warrants imprisonment, it is costly to the State.”

More importantly, Lindsey said, studies show that many people who are sent to prison simply come out better criminals and without any rehabilitation.

“As such, they go directly back

to the habits they had before prison and far too often become repeat offenders. The problem solving courts serve to redirect the money the State expends on the prison system to rehabilitative treatment,” he said. “The model suggests that there are a wide variety of reasons that people become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many of these reasons are not necessarily motivated by criminal thoughts, but are reflective of addictive behavior.”

“If we spend our resources teaching, training and providing basic skills on coping, remaining sober, rebuilding families, and the benefits of living life with purpose, we can change that addictive behavior and turn people that we used to refer to as ‘criminals’ to productive members of society. As a

judge, it is easy for me to endorse the concept of problem solving courts because it leads to productive lives, stronger families and fewer repeat offenders,” he said.

Members of Ogle County New Horizons Specialty Court Team include Clayton L. Lindsey, DUI Court Presiding Judge; Ben Roe, Drug Court Presiding Judge; Eric Morrow, Ogle County State’s Attorney; Dennis Riley, Public Defender; Brooke Plachno, Coordinator; Brigette Beckman, Probation Officer; Brian Peterson, Probation Officer; Emily Roemer, Probation Officer; Kevin Buss, Sinnissippi Centers; Brian VanVickle, Ogle County Sheriff; Lt. Jason Lynn, Ogle County Sheriff’s Department; and Dr. Adeyemi O. Fatoki, medical doctor.

BUSINESS NEWS

Snyder is named Banker of the Year Jeffrey D. Snyder, President and CEO of Forreston State Bank, with branches in Forreston, Freeport, and Kent, was recently honored as the 2018 Banker of the Year by the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA). The award ceremony was held on June 21 during the IBA’s Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago.

This is the 16th year for the Banker of the Year award, which is the highest honor the IBA can bestow on one of its members. It is presented annually to an individual whose dedication to excellence has profoundly enhanced the banking industry.

Snyder’s banking career spans 40 years.

Since becoming President of Forreston State Bank in 1996, Snyder has been involved in

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local civic organizations such as the Lions Club and Kiwanis Club, and has served as Chairman of the Forreston Hometown Days Committee. He is an advocate for serving the community and local schools - both financially and with his time.

Snyder models the value of service to community to his employees, who are also involved in many civic organizations and non-profit boards. They volunteer often in their local communities –on their own time or using paid time off that the Bank allows employees to use for volunteering. In 2013, under his leadership, the Bank was awarded the IBA’s Community Service Award.

Forreston State Bank has generously supported many organizations over the years, including two recent pledges totaling $21,000 to Highland Community College in support of scholarships and the HCC Agriculture program.

Snyder reacted with surprise, humility and gratitude when he accepted the award on June 21. He noted that he was grateful, not only for winning the award, but also grateful for having a career that allows him to help other leaders grow.

Snyder’s leadership has helped build an organization with a culture that broadens opportunities for leaders to develop in new ways – creating an innovative and engaged team. In the Journal Standard’s “2018 Best of the Region” awards, Forreston State Bank placed in the categories Best Workplace Culture, Best Training Programs, Best Leadership, and Best Benefits Program.

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ley Katner, Jasmyn Ludwig and Lexi Moore brought in two more runs as Polo took the lead for the first time in the game leading 7-6 through five.

In the top of the sixth, Byron came right back with three runs to regain the lead at 9-7.

Two base on balls and a hit batsmen along with a triple which the Byron batter attempted to fashion into a homerun but was gunned down at the plate led to the visitors’ comeback.

Midway through six, Polo again trailed this time by two.

In the bottom of the sixth, Polo got one run back as a leadoff single by Bre Cisketti led to a run on a steal and an infield out.

Polo appeared to score the tying run with two down but the runner was ruled out at the plate for failing to avoid contact as Byron clung to a one run lead at 9-8 after six.

Natalie Nelson who had been in and out as a pitcher since starting the game, came back in to pitch the top of the seventh.

Nelson put together one of her best performances of the season.

After giving up a leadoff single, she struck out the next two batters and got the third on a grounder back to her and then threw to first to end the inning.

Polo had one more chance at victory in the bottom of the seventh.

Bre Cox drew a walk to open the inning. Karlea Frey also walked as Cox stole second.

Teah Almassy drew a walk and then Polo got another walk from Reyley Katner as Cox scored on a passed ball to tie the game.

With two down and the bases filled, Jasmyn Ludwig walked as the winning run walked home giving Polo consolation honors with a 10-9 win over Byron.

For the game, Polo had seven hits with Reyley Katner and Rebecca Zeigler each collecting two hits. Byron had five hits.

Natalie Nelson picked up the win. With that ball game in the book, the 2018 season ended on Polo Girls’ Softball.

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Polo played Byron July 21 for consolation championship honors.

This game turned out to be the most exciting game of the tournament and the year as Polo would rally repeatedly from a deficit to take the game by a score of 10-9.

Byron was the guests and they scored the first run of the game in the top of the second when a leadoff walk and an error led to a run giving Byron a 1-0 lead.

Byron would add a run in the top of the third to take a 2-0 lead through two and one half innings.

Polo tied the game in the bottom of the inning. Reyley Katner led off the inning with a single and stole second.

With one down and Katner on

third, Lexi Moore walked as Katner scored on a wild pitch.

Moore would move on to third on a passed ball and score on another wild pitch. The inning ended on a strikeout and a two all tie.

Polo’s jubilation over having tied the game was short lived as Byron struck for four runs in the top of the fourth.

Two singles, two walks and a double accounted for the uprising as the guests bolted to a 6-2 lead.

At that point in the game, things were not looking especially good for Polo and following a scoreless fourth, things were looking ever bleaker as Polo went into the fifth inning.

In that inning, Polo put a crooked five on the board to capture a 7-2 lead through five.

Rebecca Zeigler singled to start the inning and quickly stole second. Natalie Nelson walked as did the next two batters.

A series of passed balls and wild pitches saw three runs score.

Consecutive singles by Rey-

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Evan Boettner, 11, of Forreston, munches his way through a piece of watermelon during the kids eating contest during Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days on Saturday. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Madysen Carpenter, 11, of Forreston, holds the trophy she won for winning the kids’ spaghetti eating contest during Forres- Eileen Wiggins was one of the servers dishing out sauerkraut during the American Legion’s Sauerkraut lunch during Forreston’s ton’s Sauerkraut Days on Saturday.

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Michael Taylor, 13, of Forreston, shows his winning form as he gobbles watermelon during the 12 and over watermelon eating contest at Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days.

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Polo fireman Chad Karrow watches as other firefighting teams compete at Forreston Sauerkraut Days’ water fight on Saturday.

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Hammer time

Matthew Williams, 22, of Sterling, lifts a hammer to forge metal into an “S” hook during Blacksmith Dan Tesar, of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, works on making a leaf during the the Hammer In at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour on Sunday.

Hammer In.

Blacksmith Dan Tesar Jr., of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, forms a horseshoe during the Hammer In.

Blacksmith Jim Ribody, who is also the president of the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association heats up a piece of iron during the Hammer In at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour. Photos by Earleen Hinton A piece of metal is twisted into an “S” hook during the Hammer in.

HEALTH

The Ogle County Health Department has confirmed the first positive bird for West Nile virus reported in Ogle County for 2018.

A dead crow found in Lindenwood tested positive for West Nile Virus after being sent to the Illinois Depart-

ment of Public Health laboratory for testing.

Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing humans with West

Nile virus-like symptoms.

People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing.

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WILD ONES

Parasitic plants to be topic on Aug. 16 Cope is a popular speaker on the flora of Winnebago County.

His duties as the restoration ecologist with the Natural Land Institute include management of NLI’s nature preserves, including 720acre Nygren Wetland Preserve near Rockton.

He graduated from Montana State University in 2013 with degrees in land rehabilitation and wildlife habitat ecology and management.

“While I take an interest in all living things plants in particular have captured my curiosity,” he said.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 779-537.8939 or visit www.wildonesrrvc.org.

Ed Cope, a restoration ecologist at the Natural Land Institute, will be the speaker at the Wild Ones meeting on Aug. 16.

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IN BRIEF Ogle County Clerks attend Cybersecurity Conference Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook and Election Deputy Becky Duke attended a two-day conference recently on “Election Cybersecurity” presented by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and U.S. Department of Homeland Security and hosted by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders.

Sixty-seven of the state’s 108 local election authorities attended the conference.

Presentations were made by officials from the FBI, Illinois State Police, Illinois State Board of Elections, Illinois DepartOgle County Clerk, Laura J. Cook and Election Deputy Becky Duke ment of Innovation and Technology, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and Elections Infrastructure Infor- attended a 2-day conference on “Election Cybersecurity.” Photo mation Sharing and Analysis Center, which outlined resources supplied you need to be proactive,” Cook said. “With the help of the available to local officials for assessing and enhancing local various agencies, we are able to protect the integrity of the election systems. elections and the democratic process.”

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Ed Cope, restoration ecologist at the Natural Land Institute, will speak at the Wild Ones meeting on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Rock Valley College Physical Education Center PEC0110 (lower level), 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford.

In a talk titled “Pilferers on the Prairie: Parasitic Plants of Northern Illinois,” Cope will look at parasitic plants found in northern Illinois.

He will discuss how they find and attach to their hosts, their role in the ecosystem, and why they are becoming a popular tool for restoration managers in the region.

He will also look at some species that are often mistaken for parasites and learn how to differentiate them.

Byron woman dies in crash with tree north of Byron on Aug. 2 at Kennedy Hill Road A Byron woman died Aug. 2 when the vehicle she was riding in struck a tree on Ill. 2 north of Byron.

Lavon H. Eytalis, 78, was pronounced dead at Mercyhealth-Rockton Ave., Rockford, where she was taken after the crash.

She was the front seat passenger in an SUV driven by Michael C. Eytalis, 78, also of Byron.

He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by Byron ambulance to Swedish American Hospital, Rockford.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, an SUV driven by Michael Eytalis was southbound on Ill. 2 at the intersection with Kennedy Hill Road when it failed to negotiate a curve and entered the west ditch.

The vehicle traveled approximately 200 feet in the ditch before striking a tree head-on. The crash occurred at 3:15 p.m.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police were assisted at the scene by the Illinois State Police, Byron Police, Stillman Fire, and Byron Fire.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crow tests positive for West Nile virus

FATAL ACCIDENT

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19-year-old suffers gunshot wound in rural Byron on Aug. 3; transported to hospital A 19-year-old suffered a gunshot wound in rural Byron in the early hours of Aug. 3.

Chase Cooper was transported by Byron ambulance to Mercyhealth - Rockton Avenue, Rockford, for non-life-threatening injuries, after Ogle County Sheriff’s Police responded to a call at 5483 N. German Church Rd. at 1:40 a.m.

According to a press release from Sheriff Brian VanVickle, detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and confirm the information provided by witnesses. VanVickle said no additional information will be released.

• West Nile Virus Continued from Page21 West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquitoes, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms.Â

Repairs to Ill. 251 begin Aug. 13 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that, weather permitting, construction work on Ill. 251 from Flagg Road, just north of the City of Rochelle, to the Winnebago County line will be starting on Monday, Aug. 13. Rock Road Companies will be making improvements to that 14-mile section. The $5.7 million project includes shoulder widening

In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur.

People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus. Precautions include practicing the three “R’s� – reduce, repel, and report. Reduce - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh

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and resurfacing of the roadway. Lane closures will occur

each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers. Repel - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. Report – report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for

during working hours while the improvements are being completed. Drivers should be prepared to stop as flaggers direct traffic past construction operations. Slow down and use extreme caution while driving through all work zones. For IDOT District 2 updates on Twitter, follow us at http:// twitter.com/IDOTDistrict2.Â

more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs. To learn more about West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases and prevention methods consult the Illinois Department of Public Health website or contact the IDPH WNV hotline at 866-3699710 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

Encore! Mt. Morris’s “Artful Threads Through Time” Fiber Art Show opened this week with 30 flower frames and a tree snuggie on the campus near the Reckmeyer Band Shell and Old Sandstone Gallery.

Triple Cutt Designs of Mt. Morris, developed and made the 30 metal flower frames in various sizes and shapes.

The frames have been filled with creative crocheted flowers, each one unique, by avid crocheters Jan Hough, Jo Ward, Theresa Meyer, Clarene Moser, Kathy Clark, and Julie Robinson.

Flanked by large straw sculptures from the 2017 Straw Sculpting Competition, visitors are drawn into the gallery to see more fine examples of fiber art.

The 2018 straw sculpture entries will be added for this year’s celebration by Aug. 10.

In addition to the straw sculptures, fiber art includes artistic pieces created with yarn, thread, fabric, wool, and any number of other fibers.

The Old Sandstone Gallery is featuring dozens of prime examples, both current and vintage, of quilting, tatting, crocheting, lace, weaving, embroidery, hooked rugs, elaborate garments, cutwork, and more.

Many of the vintage items include

the stories that go along with them.

There is also a fiber art tool table — help us identify what many of these unique tools were or are used for to create various types of fiber art pieces.

In addition to the exhibit items, demonstrations of several fiber arts have been or will be conducted from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10: Sharon Asp, God’s eyes; Michelle Drayton, weaving; Sharon Wallace, fabric painting; and Mo Mueller, fabric dying.

Sign up for a class in September or

October if interested.

The full art show will be open in the Old Sandstone Gallery during August on Friday evenings from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 2 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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

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

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Encore! Mt. Morris’s “Artful Threads Through Time” Fiber Art Show opened this week with 30 flower frames and a tree snuggie on the campus near the Reckmeyer Band Shell and Old Sandstone Gallery.

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IN BRIEF Byron Forest Preserve Perseid Meteor Watch on Aug. 12 & 13 The Byron Forest Preserve District will host free viewing of the annual Perseid meteor shower on Sunday, Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 13 from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Weiskopf Observatory located at 7993 North River Road in Byron.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets and dress for the weather. Children must be with an adult.

This event will be canceled in case of cloudy skies. There is no pre-registration required for this annual program.

For more information call 815 2348535 extension 200.

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ABOVE: 4-H and Junior Beef Committee Official Rachel Safranek, of Leaf River, holds her two-month-old son, William, as she sits with announcer Roger McCauley during judging at the beef show at the Ogle County 4-H Fair. AT RIGHT: Jared Glendenning 14, of Oregon, shows his steer during the Ogle County 4-H Fair. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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Quality Meats Show winners announced The Quality Meats 4-H and Junior Show was held on July 30 at Eickman’s Meat Locker, Seward.

Allissa Martin, of Oregon, was the exhibitor of the champion beef carcass at the Ogle County 4-H Fair, and Grace Mongan, of Oregon, exhibited the reserve champion.

Stephanie Schulz who served as official judge for the show, said all participants had quality exhibits.

The champion pork carcass was exhibited by Robbie Thurow, of Davis Junction, whose entry measured 8.9 inches of loin eye area, and the reserve champion pork car-

cass was exhibited by Maggie Eden, of Byron.

Samantha Bowers, of Oregon, exhibited the champion lamb carcass, and Brook Ewald, of Forreston, exhibited the reserve champion.

Abbie Ring, of Oregon, exhibited the champion goat.

Other 4-H members who had high quality exhibits were: • Beef — Kyle Blum, Bruce Gehrke, Coehen Kirchner, Bode Martin, Brandon Whelan, and Taylor Yordy.

• Swine — Allison Poole, Molly Duncan, Kaden Lingbeck, Emma Thurow, Maxwell Thurow, and Alexander and Lacie Williams.

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SHERIFF ARRESTS patched to the area of Stillman Road southbound from Winnebago County line reference a possible intoxicated driver. A 2016 blue Dodge Charger was stopped at Stillman Road and Illinois 72.

The driver, Curtis A. Hill, 71, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. Curtis was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he remained in lieu of bond.

Aug. 5 At approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to the 2000 block of North Daysville Road for a single vehicle crash.

After conducting an investigation, Ignacio Martinez- Garcia,34, of Northbrook, was arrested for reckless conduct.

Martinez-Garcia was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol.

Tyler Jackson, 31, of Davis Junction, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery.

Jackson was arrested at his residence after deputies responded there

for a disturbance. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Aug. 6 At approximately 12:17 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic battery complaint in the 8000 block of North River Drive. After an investigation, Mark C. Meyer, 50, of Byron was arrested for domestic battery Jayme L. Comp, 41, of Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated driving while under the influence. His bond was set at $75,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Jerry D. Richardson, 18, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Richardson posted the $431 full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Alea R. Schacht, warranty deed to Becky J. Houghton, Dean Fruit, and Joyce Fruit, 1035 Parkview Drive, Rochelle, $116,000.

• Edward O’Connor, warranty deed to Paige S. Spangler and Janice H. Spangler, 406 N. Hillcrest Ave., Rochelle, $118,500.

• Clyda J. Lamb, warranty deed to Howard Stahlheber and Janet Stahlheber, 1122 Tilton Park Drive, Rochelle, $173,000.

• Dustin R. Bell and Shana S. Bell, warranty deed to Frankie Virto, 1026 Lakeview Drive, Rochelle, $96,000.

• Lavon Tallard and Brenda Wetzel, warranty deed to Michael P. Casey Jr., 1085 N. Second St., Rochelle, $107,000.

• Wiggale LLC, warranty deed to St. Mary Church of Oregon, 302 N. Third St., Oregon.

• Gary Paxton and Jody Paxton,

warranty deed to Marco A. Martinez, 623 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, $166,500.

• Brian Harper, Sarah Hogan, and Jason Harper, quit claim deed to Danny R. Harper, 1507 Westgate Court, Rochelle.

• Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, warranty deed to Gary C. Diehl and Suzanne E. Diehl, 407 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $60,000.

suspended. Hudson was released on an I-bond.

• Joseph Winston, Jr., 31, of Galesburg, was stopped for speeding at 1:43 p.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 37 in Whiteside County and was wanted on a Jo Daviess County warrant for failure to appear for unlawful possession of cannabis. Winston was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.

July 31 • Angela M. Johnson, 51, of Chicago, was a passenger in a commercial motor vehicle stopped for a motor carrier safety inspection at 10:41 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 104 in Ogle County and was wanted on a Stone County, Mississippi, warrant for possession of cocaine. Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 1 • Andrew D. Shute, 31, of Glen Carbon, was stopped for speeding at 10 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 95 in Lee County and charged with driving while license suspended. Shute was released on an I-bond.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

See Sheriff Arrests, Page 33

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 27 • James M. Schacht, Brian Schacht, and

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE The Illinois State Police reported the following activities in District 1, headquartered in Sterling.

July 28 • Dale M. Hudson, 25, of Orlando, Florida, was stopped for speeding at 10:07 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 86 in Lee County and charged with driving while license

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tion of alcohol as a minor. Nesemeier was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Quintin T. McGee, 28, currently lodged in the Ogle County Jail, was charged with violation of an order of protection.

Aug. 2 Aaliyah Bostic, 20, of Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Bostic appeared in court and was given a lower bond of $50 which was posted. Bostic is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 27.

Aug. 3 At approximately 2:10 a.m, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 207 South Main Street in Baileyville.

After an investigation, Rickie Smith was arrested for domestic battery.

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

At 4:22 a.m., deputies were dis-

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

July 31 At approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 13,000 block of West Montague Road. The stop was initiated for excessive speed. As a result of that stop, George S. Styden, 45, of Del Rio, Tennessee, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

Styden was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held in lieu of bond. Styden was also issued citations for speeding and driving while license suspended.

Aug. 1 At 9:40 p.m., deputies responded to the Ogle County Fairgrounds for a report of an intoxicated female in a vehicle. After a short investigation Deputies arrested Kendra Nesemeier, 19, of Byron, for driving while under the influence of alcohol and unlawful consump-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DUANE C. HATFIELD, SPRING CASTLE CREDIT FUNDING TRUST, THROUGH ITS TRUSTEE WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANDCAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 18 CH 6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 7, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 19 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF RIVER VIEW SUBDIVISION, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS ON PAGE 33 AS DOCUMENT NO. 313210 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 903 CREST CT., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 05-31-256-007a/k/a 03-05-31-256-007 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lenora Burkhart; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH50 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/29/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 7, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 10 AND 11, EXCEPTING THE NORTH 44 FEET OF SAID LOT 11, IN BLOCK 33 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 16-03-179-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 S 2nd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-02283.

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Adopted child looking for family information. Anyone with any inon formation Bonnie Johnson and her life in the year 1966 would you please contact Melanie at 815-281-2733.

The Christmas Cupboard 116 N. Franklin in Polo will be open Fri. & Sat. Aug. 10-11 from 8:00am-5:00pm for Polo Car Show.

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS CASE NO: 2017CH48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/8/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 9/21/2018 at the hour of 2:30PM at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 346.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES· 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.95 FEET (202.00 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 257.56 FEET (258.36 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161.12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.372 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 {GERMAN CHURCH ROAD), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS. WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 191.94 FEET (191.7 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.829 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF· 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID .FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161. 12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.516 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $178,187.86.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com August 10, 17, 24, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lenora Burkhart; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH50 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/29/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on September 7, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-03-179-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 S 2nd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-02283.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS CASE NO: 2017CH48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/8/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 9/21/2018 at the hour of 2:30PM at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $178,187.86.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com August 10, 17, 24, 2018

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The Oregon Plan Commission will be holding a public hearing Monday August 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm, City Hall Council Chambers 115 N 3rd Street regarding a special-use permit submitted by Joe Alfano to construct a storage building at 700 E Washington Street.

August 10, 2018 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: LUCAS PUCKHABER, a male adult.

OGLE COUNTY CASE NO. NOTICE TO KEVIN THOMAS PUCKHABER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was Filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of an adult named, LUCAS PUCKHABER; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, KEVIN THOMAS PUCKHABER, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONDCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your Appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Oregon, Illinois On or before the 30th day of August 2018,a Default may be entered against you at any time Following that day, and a judgment order entered in Accordance with the prayer of said Petition DATED: July 25, 2018 KIMBERLY A. STAHL, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Alicia O. Leonard 318 N. 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 815-315-7873 August 3, 10, 17, 2018

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The Oregon Plan Commission will be holding a public hearing Monday August 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm, City Hall Council Chambers 115 N 3rd Street regarding a zoning change request from Commercial Highway Business District to R-1 Residential single-family submitted by David Wiehle for 201 McCanse Drive.

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ROCK FALLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DUANE C. HATFIELD, SPRING CASTLE CREDIT FUNDING TRUST, THROUGH ITS TRUSTEE WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ANDCAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Case No. 18 CH 6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on September 7, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:

County Clerk of Ogle County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois as Case # 2018-TX-10.

Property located at 907 MADISON ST. OREGON, IL. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 16-04-286-002 Said property was sold on 11-05-15 for delinquent taxes for the year 2014 The period of redemption will expire on 11-0518. On 12-13-18 AT 9:00 AM. The petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner August 3, 10, 17, 2018

Common Address: 903 CREST CT., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 05-31-256-007a/k/a 03-05-31-256-007

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Oregon is proposing to borrow funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan Program for improvements to the City's sewer system. The City-wide sewer rehabilitation will consist of lining approximately 21,697 lineal feet of sanitary sewer, sewer spot repairs, manhole replacements and lining. The City received the Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the sewer system improvements, and the City is required to notify the public of the project in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan Program rules. The Facilities Plan report and the Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion documents will be available for inspection by the public for a period of 10 days from the date of this notice at the City Hall during normal business hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The City Hall is located at 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061.

Public comments are encouraged, and the City of Oregon and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will accept written comments on the project during a 10 day comment period following the publication of this notice. Written comments can be made to Ken Williams, Mayor, City of Oregon, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or to Mr. George Lambert, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water, Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276.

Date: August 9, 2018 Charlene Ruthe, City Clerk August 10, 2018

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

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

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

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

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 17-04301 August 10, 17 & 24 2018

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF: WILLIAM MILES EICHHOLTZ, a male adult.

OGLE COUNTY CASE NO. NOTICE TO WILLIAM MARK EICHHOLTZ and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was Filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of an adult named, WILLIAM MILES EICHHOLTZ; NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, WILLIAM MARK EICHHOLTZ, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONDCERN, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your Appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County, in the City of Oregon, Illinois On or before the 30th day of August 2018, a Default may be entered against you at any time Following that day, and a judgment order entered in Accordance with the prayer of said Petition DATED: July 25, 2018 KIMBERLY A. STAHL, Clerk of the Circuit Court Attorney Alicia O. Leonard 318 N. 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107 815-315-7873 August 3, 10, 17, 2018

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The carnival at the Ogle County Fair was the place to be last week. ABOVE: Rochelle youngsters Alexa and Carson Schmidt ride a dune buggy with Chloe and Riley Young. The girls ranged in ages from 2 to 5. AT RIGHT: Sadie Sublette, 5, pulls the train bell as she rides with Janessa Ortez, 4, of Dixon, on a train ride. Below: Anakin Bradley, 3, of Dixon, smiles as he rides on the motorcycle ride. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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32 Showing at the Fair Ogle County 4-H Club members were busy showing their livestock at the 4-H Fair last week.

AT RIGHT: Carson Conderman, of Byron, chats with Kate Costello, of Stillman Valley, as they wait to have their chickens judged.

BELOW RIGHT: Samantha Bowers, of Oregon, holds the head of her sheep as she shows it for judging on Thursday. BELOW: Ashley Williams, of the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club, shows her dairy goat “Coconut,” inset, nibbles on Ashley’s tennis shoe while waiting. Photos by Earleen Hinton

STATE’S ATTORNEY Paul L. Martinez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, plea hearing Aug. 9.

Christopher C. Messer, 35, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 27.

Scott B. Miller, 27, Polo, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Thomas B. Minton, 35, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Emily C. Mols, 32, Kewanee, battery, status hearing Oct. 22.

Joel M. Moore, 31, Rock Falls, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Sept. 13.

Deshun Owens, 22, Chicago, forgery, issue or delivery of document, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Rebekah D. Parker, 34, Rockford, computer fraud, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

David H. Peet, 64, no address given, aggravated battery of a victim more than 60 years old, pretrial hearing Aug. 3.

Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following zoning certificates were issued during July Randy Bocker, Section 4, Mt Morris Township, grain bin.

Robert Gunderson, Section 22, Forreston Township, two additions to existing livestock building.

David Vietmeier, Section 17, Forreston Township, addition to agriculture building.

Felipe Dejesus Moralas, Section 12, Leaf River Township, residential accessory building.

Julie Cecchino, Section 29, Rockvale Township, residential accessory building.

Larry Seabold, Section 5, Marion Township, residential accessory building.

Melvin and Gayla Clubb, Section 2, Monroe Township, remove two barns,

construct agricultural accessory building and construct residential accessory building.

Carol A. and M. Thomas Suits, Section 14 Buffalo Township, single family dwelling, $340,000.

Robert and Debra K. Morgan, Section 7, Grand Detour Township, residential accessory building.

Rob’s Remodeling, Diane G. Edwards, Section 21, Pine Rock Township, remove dwelling.

Larry G. and Sandra P. Creekmur, Section 14, Dement Township, amendment.

Carol A. and Thomas Suits, Section 14, Buffalo Township, amendment.

Faith Assembly of Grand Detour, Section 12, Grand Detour Township, special use permit.

SV CSG Davis Junction 1, LLC, Rachel A. Davis Living Trust, Section 15, Scott Township, special use permit.

SV CSG Mt. Morris 22, LLC, Wilma L.

Hongsermeier, Section 22, Mt. Morris Township, special use permit.

Gary Pearson, Section 11, Byron Township, open, unenclosed deck.

Richard and Donna Vanvelzer, Section 2, Rockvale Township, open unenclosed deck.

Pattrick and Heather Kirk, Section 30, Byron Township, dwelling addition.

Elite Building, Toby and Allyssa Behmer, Section 10, Marion Township, remove three season room and construct dwelling addition.

Mark Pawlak, Section 5, Lynnville Township, residential accessory building.

John Pieper, Section 29, Mt. Morris Township, remove dwelling.

Aaron Smith, Section 8, Taylor Township, remove deck and construct open unenclosed deck.

Cunningham Construction, Daniel and Julie Niehaus, Section 18, Scott Township, single family dwelling to replace

dwelling destroyed by fire. $500,000.

Outer Spaces, Shawn and Kelly Keyster, Section 34, Marion Township, deck on existing above ground pool.

Askvig Boys Construction, LLC, Brian Albers, Section 33, White Rock Township, dwelling addition.

All About Outside, Cynthia Grillo, Section 30, Byron Township, deck on existing above ground pool.

Dennis and Tammy Morris, Section 30, Byron Township, above ground pool.

Mark Leary, Section 28, Oregon-Nashua Township, covered porch, open and unenclosed.

Mark Ryerson, Section 8, Taylor Township, dwelling addition to attached garage.

Rock Valley Fence & Deck, Section 30, Byron Township, remove deck and construct open unenclosed deck.

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to stop at the intersection causing a 1992 Mitsubishi driven by Cody Brewington, 28, of Kirkland, to strike the Ford. No injuries were reported.

Corral received citations for disobeying a traffic control device and possession of cannabis, less than 10 grams. He was also charged with

unlawful possession of fireworks and unlawful possession of adulterants to defraud drug and alcohol tests. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond.

Deputes were assisted at the scene by the Illinois State Police, Maggio’s wrecker and D&W Wrecker. The crash

remains under investigation.

Aug. 7 Janet Trejo, 24, of West Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Trejo posted $195 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

See State’s Attorney, Page 34

ZONING PERMITS

Continued from Page 25 At 4:49 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Illinois 72 and Mulford Road. A 2001 Ford pickup driven by Omar Corral, 36, of Plano, was southbound on Mulford and failed

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session of a controlled substance, Aug. 30.

Autumn R. Houghtby, 25, Polo, robbery, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Anthony M. Jaques, 19, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Carlson W. Jones, 29, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substance to persons under 18, assault, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Ethan K. Langley, 23, Oregon, receiving, possessing or selling a stolen vehicle, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Jimmy D. Lewis, 34, Rockford, unauthorized certificate of origin, sale, or title, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Robert E. Lewis, 61, Mendota, possession or use of a weapon or firearm as a felon, status hearing Aug. 30.

Armando Losoya, 31, Franklin Grove, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Brooke A. Lozano, 28, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing Sept. 24.

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Robert M. Disch, 47, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Michael A. Donaldson, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, possession of methamphetamine, plea hearing Aug. 24.

David L. Etherton, 54, Rochelle, aggravated battery, 402 conference Sept. 13.

Scott R. Fore, 29, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 17.

Raymond B. Gargani, 42, Rockford, driving on a revoked or suspended license, driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Rory R. Gile, 59, Byron, domestic battery, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Loren M. Goatcher, 33, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

David M. Grinnell, 32, Roscoe, driving while license revoked or suspended, pretrial conference Aug. 24.

Logan R. Hilliard, 18, Davis Junction, residential burglary, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Michael A. Himes, 47, Morrison, pos-

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

July 23 Kehinde A. Adeyemo, 38, Rochelle, forgery, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Joshua T. Anderson, 32, Woosung, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Devontae D. Banks, 25, Rock Falls, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Francisco J. Carrillo-Canales, 29, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, plea hearing Sept. 10.

Kristopher T. Coffie, 32, Rochelle, unlawful production or possession of a cannabis sativa plant, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Trevor C. Crawford, 24, Amboy, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture hearing Sept. 12.

Nathen E. Davis, 25, aggravated fleeing from police, speeding 21 mph over the limit, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

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OREGON POLICE ACTIVITY Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

July 31 John B. Book, 23, of Shannon, was issued a citation at 6:27 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the intersection of Franklin Street and Third Street.

Aug. 3 Jerri L. Burger, 52, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:29 p.m. for littering from a motor vehicle on a public highway. This violation occurred at the intersection of Washington Street and Fifth Streets.

Aug. 4 At 7:02 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at 310 Lover’s Lane, resulting in the arrest of Kelly A. Irvin, 55, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Irvin was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 5 Britton G. Bridge, 27, of Sterling, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. for driving while under the influence. Bridge was also issued citations for speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver.

Britton was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 500 block of North Fourth Street.

Kylia M. Pekofske, 27, of Dixon, was

issued citations at 10:14 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Keely M. Yancey, 20, of Roscoe, was issued a citation at 11:54 p.m. for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

This violation occurred in the 500 block of South Fourth Street.

One parking ticket and seven verbal/ written warnings were issued from July 30 through Aug. 5.

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 July 30 - Aug. 5 Checking a Subject/Vehicle....................4 Citizen Complaints...................................7 Juvenile Complaints.................................2 Ordinance Violations................................4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................3 Disturbance / Domestic.......................... 1 Assist EMS / Other Department............4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.................................................. 1 Lockout Vehicle/Building........................3 911 Hang-up / Open Line.........................4 Traffic Stops........................................... 20

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Anita C. Chattic, 35, Sterling, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

David S. Coil, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 13.

Alexis M. Cook, 21, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, plea hearing Aug. 10.

Joshua S. Cruz, 29, Rochelle, failure to register as a violent offender against youth, pretrial hearing Aug. 27.

Scott R. Fore, 29, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault, pretrial conference Aug. 17; aggravated battery, status hearing Aug. 17.

Adriana N. Frieberg, 55, Sterling, aggravated identity theft, status hearing Aug. 27.

Mark J. Gruszeczka, 57, Oregon, unlawful possession of cannabis, status hearing Sept. 7.

Christopher L. F. Holmes, 53, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 10.

Matthew A. Hood, 33, Ashton, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Adam W. Koehler, 35, Dixon, aggravated fleeing from police, speeding 21 mph over the limit,, status hearing Aug. 23.

Dominick D. Kramer, 27, Carbondale, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 17.

Emma C. Lantz, 22, Dixon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled sub-

stance, status hearing Sept. 7.

Nathaniel C. Mason, 20, Dixon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 31.

Monica K. Matheny, 39, Oregon, delivery of a controlled, counterfeit, or look-alike substance to persons under 18, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Benjamin A. Miller, 37, Leaf River, domestic battery, violating an order of protection, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Todd M. Munz, 53, Rockford, aggravated battery, bond forfeiture hearing Sept. 19.

Sara J. Pollock, 27, Rockford, retail theft, 402 conference Aug. 17.

Anacleto Jr. Resendez, 39, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, status hearing Sept. 7.

Edward Rocha, 29, Beloit, manufacture or delivery of cocaine, status hearing Aug. 10.

James N. Salazar Cisneros, 28, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury trial Oct. 16.

Juan Salinas, 42, Rochelle, manufacture of delivery of cocaine while 1,000 feet of a school, public housing, or park, pretrial conference Sept. 10.

Joshua D. Schier, 41, Polo, battery, status hearing Aug. 27; theft, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Walter E. Scott, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture hearing Sept. 19.

Tylar L. Smith, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Rachelle M. Soper, 43, Oregon, residential burglary, pretrial conference Aug. 27.

Enrique A. Vasquez Jr., 26, Rochelle, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Sept. 7.

Steven J. Wallace, 28, Rochelle, unlawful restraint, status hearing Sept.

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Jonathan S. Webb, 38, Dixon, domestic battery, status hearing Aug. 10.

Jarod T. Wiggins, 31, Polo, domestic battery, jury trial Oct. 16.

Casimir D. Williams, 20, Dolton, home invasion, firearm, motion hearing July 27.

Spencer Decrane, 21, Polo, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 27.

Megan Bauer, 23, Sycamore, deceptive practices, pretrial conference Sept.

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Mary Hart, 69, Chana, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver cannabis, possession of cannabis, status hearing Aug. 3.

July 25 George Schneider, 25, Oregon, escape, failure to appear, arrest warrant remains with $25,000 bond.

July 26 Naomi Harris, 32, Rochelle, obstructing justice, status hearing Aug. 31.

Tyler Stuckemeyer, 26, Amboy, burglary to a vehicle, status hearing Aug. 3.

Continued from Page 33 Tremayne D. Porter, 39, Rochelle, possession of a lost credit or debit card, status hearing Aug. 30.

Curtis M. Pratt, 27, Princeton, aggravated domestic battery, strangle, pretrial conference Aug. 30.

Randal D. Rhoads, 56, Oswego, violation of an order of protection, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, armed with firearm, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Leonard R. Smith, 44, Rockford, attempted first degree murder, pretrial conference Aug. 24.

Tony James Vencato, 28, Houghton, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Sept. 24.

Cruz A. Villarreal, 23, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, status hearing Aug. 27.

Daniel C. Wallgren, 37, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, status hearing Sept.

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Amber N. Anders, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Aug. 3.

Raheem M. Banks, 21, Chicago, manufacture or Delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Aug. 31.

Jennie L. Bohannon, 34, Rochelle, aggravated battery, 402 conference Sept. 5.

Donald R. Bowling, 43, Rockford, burglary, status hearing Aug. 31.

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All in a Queen’s Week Above, 2017 Ogle County Fair Queen Katelyn Mernack places the crown on 2018 Ogle County Fair Queen Grace Mongan at the Ogle County Fair on Aug. 1.

Below, Mongan reacts after being named Queen. Photos by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media At right, after a week’s worth of pageantry, Mongan jumped right and was happy to help at the fair’s clean-up day on Tuesday. She was busy emptying garbages, carrying tables and gates, and much more. Photo by Stan Eden

Lucus Thurow and Lylah Schact hold their plagues after being named Ogle County Fair’s Little Mister and Little Miss at the Ogle County Fair on Aug. 1. Photo by Alex T. Pascal, Sauk Valley Media

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Grandstand Action!

The grandstand events at the Ogle County Fair did not disappoint.

ABOVE: Luke Pirrells, of Prairie View, tries to ride a bull during the Big Hat Rodeo on Aug. 3. RIGHT: Steve Devine, of Oregon, drives his 1989 White tractor in the tractor pull on Aug. 2. BELOW: Dalton Morris performs a flaming rope routine during the Big Hat Rodeo.

BELOW RIGHT: Ray Forney, of Forreston, drives his 1952 Farmall in the tractor pull.

Photos by Earleen Hinton