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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 26, 2013, Page B6

County News

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KSB Community Wellness initiative is underway By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media Operation Move to Win has a new group of winners. The KSB Community Wellness corporate weightloss initiative recently finished its second 12-week session. More than 1,400 pounds were shed by 426 employees of 16 participating companies. The initiative launched in January when the first session drew 514 people from 13 companies who collectively lost about 3,000 pounds. The program is the brainchild of Christine Scheffler, KSB Community Wellness coordinator, and Carrie Grobe, KSB Community Wellness dietitian. After wrapping up the program’s first year, they are using surveys to help determine whether the demand warrants one or two sessions a year. Chris Ekquist, 47, of Sterling, said she had tried every diet imaginable, but the results were what she called the “yo-yo effect.� Her weight fluctuated wildly before hitting an all-time high. Because she works in the dietary department at KSB, she was familiar with Operation Move to Win, and she knew she had to take a different approach. “I had to make a total change and be able to stick with it,� Ekquist said. “You can’t just do a grapefruit diet for a week.� Her resolve made Ekquist the second session’s Most Dynamic Lifestyle Improvement award winner. She lost just under 40 pounds during the 3 months. Ekquist said the biggest initial change she made was

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Ekquist said exercise was the most difficult part of her regimen. “I have foot problems and my doctor said to ease into it,� she said. “But I also learned I had used my foot as an excuse. After a few days of some discomfort, it started helping my foot feel better.�

to cut out sugary beverages like pop and iced tea. “Carrie told me to switch to water, and I lost 5 pounds immediately,� she said. She then worked to cut back on sweets and processed foods. Grobe turned her on to a phone app called My Fitness Pal, which made it easy for her to count calories. She made most of her food and ate lots of fruits and vegetables. “It was hard at first, but it’s really easy after you get used to it,� Ekquist said. When her friends ask her how she dropped the weight, she says it’s important to change not just your diet but your mindset. “You have to think of food as energy instead of a means of satisfaction,� she said. “Then when you want cookies, it’s easier to turn to fruit.� Wally Garza, 44, of Dixon, dropped more weight than any other competitor in the latter session. A geotechnical crew supervisor for IDOT, Garza does a fair amount of physical labor, and says he knew he needed to drop a few pounds. A few became 45, and he now weighs in at 187 pounds. He admits that guilt was a compelling motivator for him. “My wife is a Zumba instructor and is always exercising, so I decided to sign up for the program,� he said. “Her lifestyle and support has made it easier.� Garza says he started eating right, which included cutting out all red meat during the contest. He also got rid of the sugary beverages and ate lots of salads and chicken. He made the 2-mile commute to work on his

bicycle, and when the weather intervened, he started going to the YMCA twice a week. He rode the stationary bike and worked out on the elliptical machine for about an hour each visit. “That was the most I had exercised in a long time,� Garza said. “I just went in with my wife while she taught her classes there.� Garza said he had tried to lose weight before but had always failed. He said the competitive aspect of the program gave him added incentive to succeed. “I know the other people involved here [IDOT] and they motivated me to do it,� he said. “I didn’t want to go into weigh-ins without losing any weight.� Program organizers also provided a great deal of support, Garza said. “They were good at motivating you,� he said. “They stayed involved and sent emails, tips, recipes, and it was really nice that they came to us.� Initial weigh-ins for the next session will begin Jan. 6. Participants must be signed up by Jan. 3. Projections for the third session are 700 employees from 25 companies. The program involves an element of competition. Prize money goes to the individual winners, and the companies go head to head. The money comes from an entry fee of $20 a person. The companies have a stake in the program, but they pay nothing. Program survey results show several employer benefits. Healthier employees are found to have higher energy levels, be more productive, and use fewer sick days. They also can

She now walks 1.5 miles a day with her husband, who she says has been her biggest supporter. Midway through the contest, she started using rubber band resistance training for toning. Accountability is an important part of the KSB program, and a big reason why people are able to sustain their healthier lifestyles, Grobe said. Participants in the January

pilot program reported back for follow-up in the fall. The team competition also created a sense of accountability. Sustainability requires some fine-tuning along the way,� Grobe said. “You have to constantly evaluate diet and an exercise regimen,� she said. “You have to change it up to find something you like to make sure you keep doing it.�

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 13-TX-24: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS DEPT OF PUBLIC AID, TECH RECOVERY, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID), ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 04-36-481-002 06-27-103-001 10-01-304-011 13-22-301-001 13-22-301-001 13-22-301-001 14-09-327-018 14-09-327-018 16-03-303-007 16-03-303-007 17-15-302-003 17-15-302-003 17-15-302-003 17-15-302-003 22-05-477-005 22-05-477-005 22-05-477-005 22-08-131-005 22-08-131-005 22-08-201-035 22-08-204-010 22-08-204-010 22-08-204-010 22-08-327-015 22-08-327-015 22-08-327-015 22-08-330-009 22-08-402-017 22-08-402-017 22-08-404-010 22-08-404-010 22-08-404-010 22-08-404-014 22-08-404-014 22-08-404-015 22-08-404-015 22-08-427-006 22-08-429-011 22-08-429-011 22-08-429-012 22-09-128-008 22-09-128-008 22-09-128-008

Owners/Parties Interested JENKINS, VIOLA WALZMILLER, OLIVER D & MARGARET C PAUL, JASON KAMPMEIER, STEVEN L KAMPMEIER, SHIRLEY K JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA JOHNSON, DOUGLAS J CITY OF POLO BLAKE, CONNIE CITY OF OREGON 72%,1 3$8/ 72%,1 '(%25$+ WORLWIDE ASSET PURCHASING LLC +$:.(5 ),)1$1&,$/ &253 CAPITAL ONE BANK 58',6 '$9,' $ 58',6 0,&+(//( 0 UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC 58',6 '$9,' $ 0,&+(//( 0 58',6 '$9,' MEISSNER, BERND W LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT VEINOT, LYNDON L III UHLMANN, NATASCHA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS MOLER, PETER L & KAREN L HERNANDEZ, TOMAS UTT, RICHARD HERNANDEZ, TOMAS /,==2 $17+21< 3$75,&,$ /,==2 MOYLES, BERNICE D & ADAMSON, BETTY UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC PANZARINO, FRANCESCO UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC PANZARINO, FRANCESCO WALLACE, KEITH UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC WALLACE, KEITH A ST STANISLAUS BISHOP & MARTYR ASSELBORN, PHILIP & PATRICIA ASSELBORN, PHILIP & PATRICIA ASSELBORN, PHIL REPP, WESLEY G BURRESON, JAMES & PATRICIA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC %855(621 -$0(6 3$0(/$ $

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2011, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2010 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 15, 2014. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 4, 2014 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 15, 2014. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

save their businesses money through reduced insurance claims. “Research shows that if employees are healthier, they tend to be better employees,� Scheffler said. “This program is designed to assist companies in making workers happier and healthier.� Businesses also like that the program comes to them. Scheffler and Grobe go to the workplaces every month for weigh-ins, motivational and educational sessions, and one-on-one counseling. Body fat percentages are taken the first and last month of a session. “It might be 40 minutes, or for the entire day, but we always go to them,� Grobe said. “We find that when we’re able to go to the individual, especially at the workplace, they are just so receptive.� The program has gained traction at Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon, a business that makes health and fitness an important part of its corporate culture. “We have a wellness program at Raynor, and this has become an extension of our efforts,� said Lindsay Drew, human resources coordinator. “Many of our people in management are

into exercise and fitness – they do the Reagan Run and triathlons – and it kind of trickles down.� Drew said Raynor offers prizes and even options for premium reimbursements for employees who meet certain wellness criteria. She said the KSB program is a good team-building opportunity. It also helps that the program is brought to the workplace. “It’s not time-consuming for the company, and it’s so nice to see the people who stick with it and look forward to the weigh-ins,� Drew said. UPM Raflatac employees dropped the most weight – 151.3 pounds – during the second session. The winning company also receives a cash award, but donates it to a charity of its choice. Toys for Tots received $319.50 from the company. The Illinois Department of Transportation was the winner in the first session. IDOT workers dropped a little more than 307 pounds and collected $771 for their charity. Grobe finds that the participants must clear many of the same hurdles along their path to better nutrition and fitness. One obstacle is poor food choices. “People are so busy, they

aren’t taking the time to cook – many have never cooked,� Grobe said. Grobe encourages program participants to plan for meals and eat at home more often instead of eating fast food. Portion control also is important. Grobe carries a portion plate with her that is half full of vegetables. “People are used to eating large portions,� she said. “Eat until you’re content and not stuffed. It also helps to drink water again.� Exercise can be scary for some, so Grobe focuses on easing into a routine. She says the key is to make it a priority as a part of good time management. “I’ll say, ‘Let’s start with 10 minutes a day,’ and they ask, ‘What’s that going to do?’� Grobe said. “But it makes a huge difference to just establish a habit, then they can add to what they’re doing.� Ekquist says she still has a long way to go, but feels she is finally on her way. She is signed up for the January session. Her family serves as constant motivation. “I have two sons,� she said.“and I want to be an example for them of how important a healthy lifestyle is.�

Simple tips can help keep a family and home safe By Richard Wilson Deputy Chief Monroe Township Fire Protection District For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to Monroe Township Fire Protection District, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home fires, including cooking. Christmas trees, candle usage and holiday decorations also significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. Add to that the hectic nature of the holidays, when people are trying to accomplish multiple tasks at one time, and the chance for home fires grows even more. As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted, or tired. That’s when home fires are more likely to occur. Fortunately, with a little added awareness and some minor adjustments to holiday cooking and decorating, the season can remain festive and safe for everybody. By taking some preventative steps and following simple rules of thumb, most home fires can be prevented. With unattended cooking as the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries, stay in the kitchen while you’re frying, grilling or broiling food. Most cooking fires involve the stove top, so keep anything that can catch fire away from it, and turn off the stove when you leave the kitchen, even if it’s for a short period of time. If you’re simmering,

boiling, baking or roasting food, check it regularly and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. Monroe Township Fire Protection District also suggests creating a “kid-free zone� of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food and drinks are prepared or carried. Candles are widely used in homes throughout the holidays, and December is the peak month for home candle fires. The nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) statistics show that two of every five home decoration fires are started by candles. Monroe Township Fire Protection District encourages it’s residents to consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. However, if you do use traditional candles, keep them at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed. Use candle holders that are study, won’t tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces. Avoid using candles in the bedroom where one-third of U.S. candle fires begin or other areas where people may fall asleep. Lastly, never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle. According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments respond to 230 home structure fires caused by Christmas trees each year. One of every three of them is caused by electrical problems, and one in five resulted from a heat source that’s too close to the tree. Monroe Township Fire Protection District offers the following advice for picking, placing and lighting the tree: If you have an artificial

tree, be sure it’s labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fireretardant. If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don’t fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 1-2� from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, space heaters, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights. Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini-string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the home or going to bed. After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer. By following these fire prevention tips and measures, you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home, and enjoy a safe holiday season. The holidays can quickly turn from joyful to tragic when a fire occurs. By taking simple precautions, people can avoid potential fire hazards,and make this time of year a healthy and happy one. Go to www.nfpa.org/ holiday for more information and safety tips.

Byron Police Report From B5

Freeport, was issued a of State of an address change. citation for speeding 46 mph emergency vehicle. Dec. 10 Lori Maslin, 50, Byron, in a 30 mph zone. Braulio Castillo, 41, Rock was issued citations for Dec. 9 Falls, was issued a citation no proof of insurance and Branden Albee, 26, for driving while license disobeying a traffic sigal. Tampico, was arrested on a suspended. Lee County warrant. Albee Dec. 5 Any arrests listed are Stephen Jones, 64, Beloit, was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was merely accusations and Wisconsin, was issued a held in lieu of bond. Albee the defendant is presumed citation for disobeying a was also issued a citation for innocent until proven guilty traffic signal. Karolyn Olson, 72, failure to notify the Secretary in a court of law.

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