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Scout Derby
Road Victory The Lady Cardinals traveled to Pecatonica Tuesday night and earned a victory. B1
Honoring Family
The Polo Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby. A4
A young student honored his late grandfather by writing an essay about his life. A12
Accented ‘e’ for the victory By Chris Johnson Reporter It could have been a eureka moment for fifth grader Makayla Cole Friday morning but she remained calm. With a glint in her eye, Cole said flambé and began spelling. “F-l-a-m-b- accented e,” she said. “And with that accented e, you are the spelling bee champion,” said Rod Genandt, the reader for the annual spelling bee. Upon hearing the word flambé, Cole knew she was going to win. “My mom made practice sheets and this was one of the words we practiced,” Cole said. “I am excited. This is my first time winning the bee.”
Residents clear snow Monday
Winning the bee almost did not happen for Cole. She missed bonafide (bonified) in round 7 and brethren (bretheren) in round 8. However she was back in the bee after each of these rounds due to the heartbreak of fellow competitor Dylan Greenfield. Greenfield spelled prolific correctly and only had to spell ammunition for the win. He missed that word by spelling it amunision. With that the next round began where he spelled fragile correctly. For the win he had to spell notoriety but spelled it noteriaty. These two misses allowed Cole to get back in the bee and win. Greenfield finished the bee Fifth grader Makayla Cole spells a word correctly during in third place. the final round of the spelling bee Friday morning. Photo Turn to A2 by Chris Johnson
By Chris Johnson and Earleen Hinton Some used shovels others fired up their snowblowers and some just smiled and went sledding. Those were the range of responses from Ogle County residents we talked to and photographed on Monday— one day after Old Man Winter dropped more than a foot of snow in our lap. Tiffany Rufer and her exchange student, Anton Aba-Varela, were shoveling out the driveway in front of Rufer’s home on S. Third Street in Oregon. “We shoveled some yesterday and are trying to finish up today,” said Rufer. Aba-Varela smiled as he reacted to the amount of snow. “See, I have my sunglasses on. We’ll shovel
and then go skiing,” he said laughing. Across the street, Mary McGinnis was clearing the sidewalk with a snowblower. “We brought it from Wisconsin and I’m glad we did,” she said. One block away, fouryear-old Sam Ross was too busy to stop and talk as he helped his mom Allie, shovel the sidewalk in front of their home. “We have a really nice postal carrier and we wanted to clear the sidewalk for them,” said Allie. On N. Sixth Street, Oregon postal carrier Diana Mullarkey trudged through the foot of snow, smiled, and leaned over to reach a mailbox that was partially covered with snow. Turn to A10
Winter blizzard forced the closure of roads More than 12” falls over Ogle on Sunday By Chris Johnson Reporter The light snow that began falling Saturday night turned into a blizzard that dropped more than a foot of snow and made roads impassable across Ogle County. The snowfall began tapering off Sunday afternoon, but the winds picked up causing blizzard conditions and dangerously drifted roads. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle had requested all motorists to avoid traveling after 4 p.m. on Sunday due to the road conditions. “Road conditions are extremely poor and very dangerous,” he wrote on a news release. “Many roads
are nearly impassable and with the continued snow and gusty winds these conditions will continue to deteriorate.” This continued deterioration led the sheriff to close all roads in the county shortly before 9 p.m. “I decided to issue the travel ban for the safety of our deputies and to warn motorists if they became stranded help may not be immediately available,” VanVickle said Monday morning. “We had issues throughout the day and evening with motorists not listening to the warnings.” Complicating matters was the NFL Super Bowl game Sunday evening. Many residents were still heading out to see the game at various parties despite the weather and poor road conditions. By the time the game was over the roads were shut down. Turn to B3 Ill. 26 north of Ill. 64 was drifted and had this section as one lane only. Photo by Chris Johnson
Area food pantries can always use community support By Vinde Wells Editor With holiday giving past, local food pantries are still in need of donations to meet the ever-growing number of residents they serve. Four food pantries in Ogle County served a total of more than 300 families in December, a number that is steadily on the rise. “The need for helping people in Ogle County is greater than anyone would have imagined,” said Sharon Wallace, a board member at Oregon’s Lifeline Food Pantry. “Lots of people need a helping hand.” Polo Lifeline served 110 families in the Polo School Volunteer Renee Ludwig helps a customer shop at New District in November - an Life Community Center, Forreston. Photo by Vinde Wells
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all-time high. “We get new people every month,” said director Kathy Wragg. “It’s not that people aren’t working. Jobs don’t pay enough.” The situation is the same in two more pantries. “We get new people all the time,” said Jan Francis, a board member at Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, Mt. Morris. Rhowena Genandt, who serves on the board of Forreston’s food pantry at the New Life Community Center, said six new people have come in for food in the last few days. The Mt. Morris and Polo pantries have been a little short on food since Christmas. Francis said they have had
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to send a few people away with less food than needed. Bad weather in early January kept the Polo pantry from getting a delivery from the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Wragg said. Genandt said the local churches that support the pantry have been faithful about donating both food and money. “We’ve been very blessed,” Genandt said. However, she added that some items, like laundry and dish soap, are always in short supply. Donations are often short this time of year for the Oregon pantry and again in the summertime, Wallace said. Money is the most
needed donation at the pantries, although food is also appreciated. “Money is the best donation because we can buy food at a cheaper price,” Wragg said. “Money is the best,” Francis agreed. Wallace explained that money is often needed to purchase meat as well as to cover expenses like rent and utilities. Volunteers are also needed at all four pantries to help stock shelves, help customers shop, and a number of other tasks. “It’s a real rewarding experience to help,” Wallace said. “I don’t think people realize the extent of the need in our communities.”
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Fundraiser luncheon is severed on February 15 The Leaf River Summer Daze Committee will host its annual soup and sandwich luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building, 103 W. Second St., Leaf River. The menu will include
chicken noodle or potato soup, ham or turkey sandwiches, dessert, lemonade, and water. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Carry outs will be available. The 2015 Leaf River Summer Daze festival will be held June 5 to 7.
The festival committee is looking for volunteers and new ideas for the event. Suggestions for a theme for the 2015 festival are also being sought. They can be emailed to lrsummerdaze@ gmail.com or call Dave Borgmann at 815-994-2950.
Valentine Bake Sale is set The Annual Valentine Bake Sale sponsored by the Women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be Friday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Forreston Bank. The bake sale will offer many valentine treats including pies, cookies, cakes, candies, breads, and snack items.
The proceeds from the sale will benefit a number of charitable projects the Women of St. James are involved in, locally and around the world.
Clear snow from hydrants
Recognition
Now that the snow has fallen it is time for homeowners to make sure sidewalks and fire hydrants are clear. Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough posted on the district’s website a reminder to clear snow from around fire hydrants. “It’s a simple request but it could be a lifesaver,” Hough wrote. “Blocked hydrants 4-5. January was slightly mean slower response to warmer and snowier than normal.
German Valley Grade School 1st Grade Teacher Kelli Joy was greeted with a wonderful surprise on Wednesday morning. Joy and her first grade class was visited by 97.5 WZOK DJ Dave Alan where he informed them that their teacher was selected to be their Teacher of the Week. As part of being teacher of the week Alan gave Joy flowers and cupcakes. Alan also informed the class that their teacher would be mentioned on the radio for the rest of the week and highlighted on Friday morning. School officials congratulate Joy and are all very proud of her. She was also was the Forrestville Valley’s Teacher of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year. Photo supplied
Weather Forecast Temperatures normal to a little cooler than normal. Drier than normal, winds about normal. Best chances for storms
are 3-5 (severe?), 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Some fog possible. Some warmer days possible 3-12. Major snowstorm possible
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Taylor Akins, fifth grade, was the runner up. The final two rounds were between Akins and Cole. Akins spelled fluctuation and Cole spelled guffaw to become the final two spellers. Akins missed her word in round 10 and Cole spelled indulgent correctly to earn the right to spell a final word correctly for a win. Cole missed foible (foibol) and Akins was back in the bee. Akins missed aqueduct Menus are subject to (aquaduct) and Cole spelled Forreston Jr./Sr. change without notice. squirrelly correctly and had High School Chocolate and white milk the chance to win again. Monday: Pizza, tossed are served with each meal. This time she spelled flambé correct for the win. Cole will represent • Full Service Optical Lab Forreston Grade School in the Forreston Grade School Spelling Bee runner up Taylor • Contact Lenses LeeOgle Regional Spelling Akins and winner Makayla Cole hold their plaques after (including bifocal & specialty lensees) Bee later this month. the competition. Photo by Chris Johnson
Monday: Italian chicken, brown rice, mixed vegetables, orange wedges. Tuesday: Egg/hash brown casserole, apple juice, cinnamon roll. Wednesday: Turkey and noodles, lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges, whole grain bread. Thursday: Sloppy Joe on whole grain bun, lima beans, pears. Friday: No lunch, early release.
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everyone that lives in a city including Oregon, Polo, Forreston, and Byron residents. It is also necessary to clear the snow from the sidewalks. This allows for pedestrians to safely walk through town. The mail carriers for the post office request that the sidewalks and paths to the mail box be shoveled so they can safely deliver the mail.
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School Menus Feb. 9-13 German Valley Grade School Monday: Cowboy casserole, green beans, peaches. Tuesday: Bacon/egg/ cheese, goldfish, sweet potato tator tots, apple slices. Wednesday: Brat on bun, cowboy beans, mandarin oranges. Thursday: Turkey/gravy, mashed potatoes, pears, Jello. Friday: No lunch. Dismissal at 10:50 a.m.
fires.” He encouraged everyone to make sure the hydrants are cleared. “If there is not a hydrant in front of your residence clearing the one for your block is of importance to you,” Hough wrote. “Clearing the snow from around the hydrant can save time, property and lives during an emergency.” This is good advice for
salad, peas, pears. Ala carte: Soup/sandwich. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, onion rings, carrots, peaches. Ala carte: Cavatini. Wednesday: Beef tacos, bean salad, corn/lettuce/ cheese, cinnamon apples. Ala carte: Chicken sliders. Thursday: Ham/potatoes, tossed salad, broccoli, pineapple. Ala carte: Nachos. Friday: No lunch. Early release.
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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.
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Quilt guild will meet on Feb. 16 Country Crossroads Quilt Guild meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd. All are invited on Feb. 16 with warm-ups at 6:30 p.m. Guild members invite anyone who enjoys quilting and wants to meet others who share their interests. This month’s program is
the history of the guild by Carol Koehler, a founding member. Quilt games will follow the presentation. A fee of $3 is charged for visitors. For more information call Ruth Whitney 815-645-8179 or Bernie Bird 815-7327804.
Breakfast is served The Women’s Ministries of the Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley, will serve a fundraising pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include pancakes with blueberries
or apples added if desired, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. The costs are $6 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and younger. The church is handicapped accessible.
Grant Presentation Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) Executive Director Derdre Brennan presented the Bertolet Memorial Library Board President Larry Wagner, the board, and staff a grant for $7,194 Jan. 15 to update its catalog. Pictured left to right in the back row are: June Rowland, staff, Julie Voss, staff, Carolyn Wagner, staff, Ardis Kump, board member, Willem Dijstelbergen, board member, Cheryl Campbell, former library director, Raina Dyck, staff. Front row: Brennan, Wagner, Linda Schreiber, library director. Photo by Chris Johnson
Siblings take top spelling honors at junior high bee Being good spellers apparently runs in the family for two eighth graders at Forreston Junior High. Braedon and Bailee Fyock, the children of Jason an April Fyock, German Valley, were the winner and runner-up respectively of their school spelling bee Jan. 22. Thirty-five language arts students in grades 6-8 took part in the event as, parents, and school staff watched. After 15 total rounds and four rounds of head-to-head competition, Braedon spelled the words flourish and crucial to earn the championship plaque. Bailee earned the runner-up spot after correctly spelling irrigation but misspelling whey. Braedon will compete in the Lee-Ogle County Regional Spelling Bee held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at Dixon High School. Bailee, as runner-up in the school bee, will be an alternate for the regional bee. The winner of the regional bee will compete in the Scripps
National Spelling Bee in May in Washington D.C.
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The junior high students involved in the annual spelling beeJan. 22 gather for a photo after the competition. Photo supplied
27th Annual FFA Alumni Toy Show is March 14 The Forreston FFA Alumni will hold its 27th Annual Toy Show and Craft Fair on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forreston Junior and Senior High School. The Toy Show will be in the Forreston High School gym. The Craft Fair will be in
the Forreston Junior High School gym and cafeteria. The Toy Show features toy tractors, farm equipment, memorabilia, and collectibles. Proceeds will support the Forreston High School agriculture and FFA programs. The event features more than 100 tables of vendors
from all over the Midwest. The Forreston FFA Alumni will also have Oliver 1750 toy tractors for sale. The Craft Fair will have a large number of vendors offering crafts, food, candles, and other items. Forreston FFA Alumni will have a raffle for $200 and $100 gift certificates
Potato bar was rescheduled The potato bar set for Feb. 1 has been rescheduled to Sunday, Feb. 8. The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team are
sponsoring their potato bars. The potato bars will be held at Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt (Ill. 64) and
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Polo Cub Scout Pack 337 holds Pinewood Derby Polo Cub Scout Pack 337 held their annual Pinewood Derby car races at the Faith United Methodist Church On Saturday Jan. 24, More than 24 Cub Scouts, their siblings and some parents competed in the annual event. Scouts and their parents tested and tuned their cars in the morning. Racing started at 1 p.m. A pizza lunch was sponsored by the Polo Fire Department. As in past years, the Polo Lions Club, which sponsors the pack, oversaw the judging of the cars and the race competition.
This year’s judges included Paul Wiemken, Donnie Vock, Dave Boucher and Lucas Hammond. Boucher presented a donation to Pack 337 on behalf of the Polo Lions Club, to be used to support their scouting activities. Five dens competed with some extremely close finishes. The first year Tiger Den started the race. Winners were: first place, Colton Long; second place, Joey Rowland. Best car design was awarded to Noah Yingling. The Wolf Den went next. First place, Gage Zeigler;
second place, Wyatt Angier. Jeffery Donaldson won Best Design. The Bear Den followed and provided the closest race. Alex Albano finished in first place by .0001 seconds, beating second place winner Ben Ryan after four races. Best Design was won by Jacob Monaco. The boys from Webelos I raced next with first place won by Cayden Webster and second place going to Carson Jones. The Best Design was won by Eli Baumann. Wrapping up the races was the Webelos II Den. First place went to Nicholas Cain
with second place going to Connor Ukena. The Best design was won by William Foster. The winners of the five dens then competed for the fastest car with the first place finish going to Cayden
Webster. Five other awards were given by the judges in the following categories: Most Creative, Jacob Monaco; Scoutiest, Eli Baumann; Sportiest, Gage Zeigler; Most Patriotic, Carson
Jones; and Most Colorful, Noah Yingling. The first and second place finishers and the Best Design recipients will now compete in the Blackhawk Area Council Pinewood Derby races on Sunday, April 12.
Wolves - Wyatt Angier, Billy Lowry, Caleb Sutton, Jeffery Donaldson, Gage Zeigler. Photo supplied
Webelos I - Eli Baumann, Carson Jones, Cayden Webster, Spencer Doeden, Travis Tarbill, Brayden Sutton. Photo supplied
Bears - Dawson Drexler, Ben Ryan, Jacob Monaco, Nathaniel Yingling, Gage Lagee, Riley Wooden, Nolan Hahn, Alex Albano (not pictured Johnathan Mummert). Photo supplied
Tigers - Noah Yingling, Joey Rowland, Colton Long, Nikolas Mummert, Kason Allen, Webelos II - William Foster, Connor Ukena, Matthew Call, Nicholas Cain. Photo Cole Chesnut. Photo supplied supplied
Teachers will meet Rock River Valley IEA Retired will host a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the IEA office at 3307 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. The guest speaker will be Carol Schnaiter, an Amboy teacher, who will discuss her experiences in the NOAA Teacher at Sea program. She was on a research ship in the Gulf of Mexico this past
summer. All education employees, retired or active and their spouses or guests are welcome to attend at no charge. Registration is requested by Tuesday, Feb. 10 to prepare for the meeting. Call 800-763-9756 or 815626-3884, or e-mail nancy. habben@ieanea.org.
College & Service News Audra Martin Audra Martin, Mt. Morris, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Eureka College, Eureka. She is a 2012 graduate of Oregon High School.
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Two area students were named to the fall dean’s list at University of WisconsinStevens Point. Those earning academic honors included Nathaniel T. Fore, Byron; and Randi C. Wilken, Oregon. following marriage licenses. Both students achieved Jan. 23 honor recognition for Daniel T. Powers and earning grade point averages Rocio M. Velazquez, both of from 3.50 to 3.74. Rochelle. Jan. 26 Monmouth College Andrew M. Swarbrick and Several area students were Amber M. Fordham, both of named to the fall dean’s Dixon. list at Monmouth College,
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Monmouth. Those earning academic honors included Brittney M. Book and Stephanie R. O’Dell, both of Byron; Kelci A. Foss, Mt. Morris; and Kristen N. Dillon, Oregon. These students all earned at least a 3.5 GPA while
taking at least three course credits.
Clarke University Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa. Those earning academic honors included Brendan Walters, Byron; Kelsey Szymanski, Davis Junction; Hanna Kasten, German Valley; Mark Schmidt, Mt. Morris; and Brittany Huston, Oregon. The list recognizes fulltime students who have earned a 3.65 grade point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.
Kishwaukee College Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Kishwaukee College, Malta. Those earning academic honors included Allison Gale, Byron; Bradley Bocker, Megan Cox, Adam Bunge and Alexis Hodges, all of Chana; Melinda Birdwell, Mary Dummer, and Emma
Sovine, all of Lindenwood; and Christine Russell, Mt. Morris. Additional students earning academic honors included Presley Arneson, Kristina Buschek, Jennifer Fox, Sarah Mattus, Kaylee Rebholz, Eric Stelling, Caitlyn Wolber, and Sarah Younglove, all of Oregon; and Bryce Hagemann, Stillman Valley. To be eligible for dean’s list honors, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours at the 100/200 level, during an academic term with a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
UW-Whitewater Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at University of WisconsinWhitewater. Those earning academic honors included Renita Krusey and Whitney Pingel, both of German Valley; Megan Gronewold, Forreston; Larry Cook, II, and Molly Spurgeon, both of
Dixon; and Joshua Wiggins, Ashton. These students were recognized for earning a GPA of 3.4 or above in a single semester.
Bradley University Two area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Bradley University, Peoria. Those earning academic honors included Seth W. Gronewold, Forreston, and Megan C. LaPage, Oregon. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 gradepoint average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
Joseph Messenger Joseph Messenger, Oregon, has been named to the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the fall semester at Loyola University, Chicago. To be eligible for the dean’s list a student must be full-time taking 12 semester hours or more and obtain at least a 3.5 grade point average.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Javier Martinez 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
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Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Dave Jungnickel, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
Choir Thursday, Feb. 12—6 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 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 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 Rev. Jerry Clark “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Sunday, Feb. 8—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Feb. 9—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good News Club Tuesday, Feb. 10—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day Wednesday, Feb. 11—9 a.m.4 p.m. Sewing Day
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Bruce McKanna LUTHERAN CHURCH Associate Pastor 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Lance Mennen 815-284-4554 815-734-4942 Pastor David Andermann Thursday, Feb. 5—9:30 a.m. FLORENCE UNITED 815-632-6767 MOM’S Group; 1 p.m. Ladies METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Worship Service Bible Study 2649 W. Florence Rd., 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, Feb. 7—7 a.m. Freeport Sunday, Feb. 8—9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group;9 Pastor Kathleen Worship with Communion; a.m. No Regrets Conference Brinkmeier 10:20 a.m. Education Hour for Men Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8—8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. OPEN BIBLE InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON GROVE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; CHURCH Monte J. Cox, Pastor Evening Small Groups 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 815-946-2848 Tuesday, Feb. 10—9 a.m. Forreston Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Ladies Prayer Circle Presbyterian Church in (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) Wednesday, Feb. 11—6 America We include children in our a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Sunday Worship experience Meeting 815-938-3605 “Kids are People, too� Log onto our website at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Ages 3-10 are dismissed right http://www.efcmm.org to check 10:30 a.m. Worship Service after Praise & Worship. out our latest opportunities and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Casual, Contemporary, updates Pioneer Club Non-Traditional Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Passion for God FAITH DISCOVERY Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Compassion for People CHURCH Visit Our Website: 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FORRESTON REFORMED PoloOpenBible.org Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHURCH 815-946-3588 501 Third Ave. CROSSROADS 9 a.m. Sunday School Tim Fry, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH, 10 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Worship WHITE PINES CAMPUS Nursery Available 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo We are an independent nonSaturdays at 6 p.m. denominational Christian FREEDOM LUTHERAN Sundays at 10 a.m. church. WORSHIPPING 815-837-5255 Visitors are always welcome. COMMUNITY, ELCA whitepines@crossroadscn.com Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Campus Pastor FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-222-7270 Chad Keeteman ext. 302 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Youth Pastor 402 Second Ave., Forreston Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Jose Garcia ext. 303 Pastor Scott Ralston Dining Hall We offer contemporary Church 815-938-3203 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 worship and relevant Bible “ A Church with a Heart — (a mile south of Oregon) teaching through In the Heart of Forreston� Welcome Center engaging messages, and 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon powerful video Thursday, Feb. 5—6 p.m. Join us after the service in our Bible Study for coffee, snack & fellowship Sunday, Feb. 8—9 a.m. GRACE VALLEY Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday CHRISTIAN REFORMED (infant-5th grade)-during Adult School; 10 a.m. Council CHURCH Services Tuesday, Feb. 10—6-8 p.m. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Youth Pancake Supper German Valley grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11—7 p.m. Pastor Jake Ritzema
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Feb. 8—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church Wednesday, Feb. 11—1-6 p.m. Blood Drive LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Feb. 5—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Feb. 6—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 8—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Monday, Feb. 9—Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Feb. 10—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Feb. 11—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, Feb. 7—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, Feb. 8—9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Feb. 10—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847
You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will begin a sermon series called Marriage Matters. The first message in this series is titled “Her 5 Greatest Needs.� Greeting you will be the Todd and Shelley Myers Family.
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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday) 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.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, Feb. 6—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, Feb. 7—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Feb. 8—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Monday, Feb. 9—6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11—5:30 Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class; 6:30-8 p.m. Chancel Choir WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Thursday, Feb. 5—Habitat Sunday, Feb. 8—11:30 a.m. Youth Bake Cookies; Youth Mission Payment Due Monday, Feb. 9—10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Feb. 10—6:30 p.m. Den Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance Wednesday, Feb. 11—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir; 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Feb. 8—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 12 p.m. WELCA Lunch & Workday Friday, Feb. 13—8:30 a.m. WELCA Valentine Bake Sale at Forreston State Bank Saturday, Feb. 14—2 p.m. WELCA Meeting in Fellowship Hall
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Writers encouraged to enter the Annual Literary Competition The Phidian Art Club is looking for local writers to enter its Annual Literary Competition for poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The deadline for entries is March 1. All entries must be postmarked by this date. Mail or hand deliver entries to: Phidian Art Club c/o Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Prizes for first, second, and third places will be provided by local sponsors. Contest requirements should be carefully followed before submitting entries. The competition is open to any writer, professional
or nonprofessional, 17 years old or older by March 1, who resides within a 35mile radius of Dixon. Categories: poetry, any form, 30 line limit; fiction, 3,500 word limit; and nonfiction, 3,000 word limit. The fee is $8 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Phidian Art Club. All entries must be original and unpublished, and typed, double-spaced on one side of 8.5”x 11” paper. Only one entry per category per participant is allowed. Each entry must have a cover sheet that lists the title of the piece, the category,
the author’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address. The manuscript pages should have only the title of the piece and page number on the top of each page. The author’s name and identifying information should not appear on the manuscript pages. Fiction and nonfiction entries must show the word count on the upper right corner of Page 1 of the manuscript. Submit a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage to have the manuscript returned. Keep a copy of the
manuscript. Phidian is not responsible for lost or damaged pages. There will be $50, $35, and $25 prizes awarded for first, second, and third prizes, respectively. Decisions of judges are final. Winners will be notified by mid-April and invited to attend and read their winning entries at the Literary Program held on Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at Dixon Public Library. The public is invited to attend. For more information call Elizabeth Jahn at 815-9941940.
Antique market will be held Feb. 7
Popular vocalist/guitarist Jim Wolber took a change from his unique left-handed guitar and entertained the First Fridays’ music fans with an excellent performance on Plan to attend the fourth Jim Vancko’s upright bass. Now the First Fridays’ fans February Finds are clamoring for Jim Vancko to play the left–handed annual Antique and Collectibles guitar. Photo supplied
Market on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moose Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. The market is a fundraising event for the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District’s restoration of the varied and includes country, 1930s Mt. Morris Fire Engine bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes and the Moose Lodge. of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back A bake sale to raise funds and just enjoy the music. for the 2015 July 4th Let First Fridays is a part of Freedom Ring festival will Northern Illinois’ Friday be held in conjunction with night music scene along with the February Finds Antiques Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove. The Financial Aid/ Food and drinks will be Veterans’ Affairs Office at available. Admission is by Kishwaukee College will free will donation. offer a free workshop on
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returning to VFW The winter season of First Fridays’ continues on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. Musicians from the region gather and each musician (or band) will take 15 minutes at center stage and that format will continue until each group has been featured. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities. Musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music often described as New Folk or Americana is
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building is handicapped accessible. A bake sale, sponsored by the 2015 Let Freedom Ring Festival Committee, will be held in conjunction with the market. Food and beverages, prepared by the Moose, will be available for purchase. No food or drinks will be allowed in the designated market area.
and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge Family Center, 485 E. Hitt Street, Mt. Morris. The fundraising committee is asking for donations of cakes, cookies, candy,
snack mixes, pies, breads and any other goodies. The committee will package donations, or donors may do the packaging, and the committee will price them. Bring donations to the Moose Lodge from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. All bake sale proceeds will benefit the 2015 Let Freedom Ring festival. For more information, call Chris Weller at 815-7344669 or Linda Burr at 815543-3334.
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anthologies, and numerous poems and essays published in journals as well as anthologies. His work has been recognized by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as by the Frederick Bock Prize awarded by Poetry, the Fifth Wednesday Journal Editor’s Prize, and the Indiana Review Poetry Prize. In addition, his collections have garnered the Devins Award for Poetry and the Society of Midland Authors Poetry Award. A former Bradley University faculty member
of the year, Stein serves as Caterpillar Professor of English at the university. In December 2003, the Governor of Illinois named Stein the state’s fourth Poet Laureate. As Poet Laureate, Stein strives to forge a meaningful communion between poetry and the state’s populace. He is only the fourth Poet Laureate of Illinois, preceded by Gwendolyn Brooks, third; Carl Sandburg, second; and Howard Austin, first. For more information, call Carolyn Elliott, Friends of the Library Special Events Chair, at 815-636-0420 or go to readnriten@comcast.net.
plan their perfect wedding in one stop. The bridal fair will feature exhibits from cakes to tuxedos and everything in between. All brides that register could win great prizes including $75, $150 and $300 certificates to use at the vendor of their choice plus over 30 other door prizes
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Thursday, Feb.12, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Both workshop sessions will meet in Room A1225 in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center.
The workshop is titled Money Talks: Scholarships. It will cover how to search for scholarships, application tips, and how to write an effective scholarship essay. The Money Talks:
Scholarships workshop is free and open to the public. For more information call the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid/Veterans’ Affairs Office at 815-8252086, ext. 2240.
PACT is holding auditions The Polo Area Community Theatre is announcing auditions on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the spring show “Rock around the
Clock”. The play is based on the television series. Participants should prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song from a musical
and bring accompaniment or sing a cappella. They should also bring a copy of upcoming schedules to notify the director of conflicts.
Spelling bee will be held at Dixon High School
The Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee will be Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at Dixon High School, Dixon. Sponsors are The Telegraph, First National Bank in Amboy, and Lee/ Ogle Regional Office of from participating vendors. Tickets are available now Education. for $5 per person and can be purchased at Sauk Valley Media in Sterling or the Telegraph in Dixon or at the door the day of the show. For more information about the event, call the Sauk The Junior League Valley Media at 815-6253600 or email marketing@ of Rockford, Inc. is announces that applications saukvalley.com. are available for Junior League’s 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Community Service Scholarship. The Junior League of 1960 2015 Rockford, Inc., will award Northern Illinois Antiques one $1,000 scholarship Dealers Association to an outstanding female presents its high school senior who th 55 Annual has shown exceptional volunteer spirit by freely aiding and benefiting others Forest Hills Lodge in the greater Rockford Rockford, Illinois area during her high school Saturday, February 21, 2015 career. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Applications are available Sunday, February 22, 2015 at www.jlrockford.org or 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM through school counseling Located 1/2 mile east of offices. Route 251 on Route 173 All applications must be 1601 West Lane Road received by Tuesday, March Loves Park, Illinois 31, at the following address: Donation $6 – $5 with this ad The Junior League FREE PARKING of Rockford, Inc., Attn: Email: NIADA@aol.com Scholarship Committee, www.NIADAAntiques.com 4118 Pinecrest Rd.,
Bridal Fair will be Feb. 8 Sauk Valley Media and Seno Formal Wear will hold the annual Sauk Valley Bridal Fair on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College, located on Ill. 2 between Sterling and Dixon. Bridal Fair 2015 is considered the area’s largest Bridal Fair and is an event designed for brides to help
jewelry, tin toys, collectibles, quilts and linens, artwork, stamps, postcards, tin lunch pails, local advertising memorabilia, Depression Glass, pottery, and enamelware. Admittance to this event is $3 per person. Children 5 and under will be admitted free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and the
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Poet Laureate discuss poems A Rock Valley College group will host a special literary event Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Student Center Atrium on the College’s main campus, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford. Kevin Stein, who serves as Illinois’ Fourth Poet Laureate, will converse about poetry in public life and read his poems. The event is sponsored by Friends of Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College. It is free and open to all, including community members. Stein has published six full-length poetry collections, two poetry chapbooks, three scholarly books, two poetry
Dealers have been carefully selected to participate in this market. More than 20 dealers have reserved booths; at the present time, all dealer spaces are filled. All displayed antiques, vintage collectibles, and artwork are for sale. Merchandise includes antique furniture, antique tools, primitives, tins, lamps, vintage clothing and
Twenty-five Lee/Ogle elementary students in grades 3 through 8 will compete for the regional championship. The winner receives an all-expense paid trip to National Harbor, Md., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the
end of May. Prizes include MerriamWebster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Kindle Paperwhite, $100 U.S. savings bond, Encyclopedia Britannica online subscription, and trophies.
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Rockford, IL 61107 As part of the Rockford community for more than 80 years, The Junior League of Rockford, Inc., is a non-profit organization of women. They are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Past community projects include KenRock Community Center, Discovery Center Museum and Rock River Discovery Park, Domestic Violence Assistance Center, CASA, Stepping Stones, MAYA’s House and RAISE— Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education. Junior League’s current project is Backpack Buddies, which aims to
lessen the consequence of chronic childhood hunger to low-income elementary school children. The project is designed to educate and empower low-income elementary school families with skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals, and educate low-income elementary school children on healthy food choices and healthy lifestyles. The Junior League of Rockford, Inc., reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. The Junior League of Rockford, Inc., is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International. For more information, visit www.jlrockford.org.
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Lecture series begins with prairie chickens Feb. 8 The Byron Forest Preserve District will be kicking off its new Winter Lecture Series starting Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. The program is The Greater Prairie Chicken in Illinois: A story of Persistence and Rarity. It will be presented by Bob Gillespie, Natural Resources Coordinator with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Greater Prairie Chickens are an iconic grassland bird of the prairies of North America. Once an abundant and heavily hunted species, their populations have declined dramatically in Illinois. Learn about the current efforts to translocate them
from Kansas to Prairie Ridge State Park in Newton, and more about this fascinating bird. Call 815-234-8535 to register. Admission is free. Other upcoming lectures begin at 2 p.m. and will last approximately one hour: Sunday, Feb. 15 – Meteors and Their Impact on Earth presented by Walter Trentadue, president of the Galena Astronomical Society and instructor of astronomy at Rock Valley College. Sunday, Feb. 22 – You Can’t Rollerblade in a Buffalo Herd: The Return of the Bison to the Nachusa Grasslands presented by Nachusa Grasslands volunteer Betty Higby. Sunday, March 1 – Archaeology of the Stateline
A greater prairie chicken is pictured in a grassy field. Photo supplied
Area: A View of the Rock River presented by Sara Pfannkucke of Beloit College
and Midwest Archaeological Bob Gillespie, Natural Resources Coordinator with the Research Services. Illinois Natural History Survey, will present a program on prairie chickens on Sunday, Feb. 8. Photo supplied
Burn prevention week is this underway in Illinois Prevent burns year-round During Burn Awareness Week,February 1-7, the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) reminds Illinois residents to think about burn prevention in their daily lives. Burn Awareness Week provides an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in their communities. While the topic for 2015 is scald prevention, the IFSA
stresses the importance of fire safety, cooking safety, and other measures that prevent burns to infants, children and adults. “Through public education, we can reduce the number of burn injuries and the associated medical costs being sustained by people in Illinois,” says Philip Zaleski, Executive Director of the IFSA. According to the American Burn Association (ABA), an estimated 450,000 burn injuries were treated throughout the United States in 2013 and approximately 40,000 hospitalizations
were required for those burn injuries. “Unfortunately, more than 3,000 people in the U.S. perish each year as a result of fires, burns, and scalding liquids,” said Zaleski. “For the 96% that survive their burn injury, physical, psychological, and emotional trauma may continue to be felt long past their initial recovery.” Since 1982, the IFSA has worked with local, state, and national groups and organizations to promote programs and distribute information related to fire safety and burn prevention, while also providing support
programs for burn survivors. The IFSA is most wellknown for its “Camp I Am Me” burn camp for Illinois children ages eight to 16. The week-long camp will be commemorating its 25th anniversary in June. Also, the IFSA hosts an annual Young Adult Summit as an extension of burn camp for persons between the ages of 18 and 25 who have experienced a burn injury requiring outpatient treatment or hospitalization. The third annual Young Adult Summit is a weekend retreat that will be hosted Feb. 20-22. It consists of a variety
of scheduled workshops and activities that support personal growth, emotional healing, school, career, relationships, and self-image. Topics include team building, finding strength from within, establishing self-acceptance, identifying one’s potential, and adopting a sense of independence. To view more of what the IFSA is doing to prevent burn injuries and to help burn survivors recover, please visit www.IFSA.org. About the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance: Since 1982, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA), a 501(c)
(3) non-profit organization, has been bringing together persons and groups with common interest in fire safety, burn prevention, and public education, and to promote programs and disseminate information related to fire safety and burn prevention. The IFSA also hosts burn survivor support programs including the Young Adult Summit and Camp “I Am Me,” a unique week-long camp for children who have experienced severe burn injuries. Additional information on the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance can be found at www.IFSA.org.
Hospice volunteer training will begin on March 3 There is no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient. That is exactly what hospice volunteers do. They provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones. They share stories, write
letters, provide a listening ear and more. All because they care. Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV), a United Way Agency, is challenging individuals to put caring into action. HRRV begins its volunteer
training session on March 3 at the hospice office on Ill. 2 between Dixon and Sterling, with additional dates of March 5, 10, and 12. New volunteers must attend all four days. There will be two training times each day, 1-4 p.m. and 5:30-
Serenity Hospice and Home is hosting two meetings early in February. Coffee and Conversation will meet Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon. This group is open to all adult bereaved persons in the community. Call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-4111 by 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 to register. If no one calls, the group
will not meet. Healing Hearts, a bereavement group for the parents, grandparents, and siblings of a deceased child, will meet on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd.,Oregon. The facilitators of the new group are Dana Cox, Cherie Parker, and Joyce Callaway. They will discuss how participants are not alone on their journey, and the loss need not be recent.
One individual’s experience may help another with his or her grief. The goal is to build new friendships and offer each other hope as hearts begin to heal. If young or adolescent siblings are attending, call in advance so that age appropriate activities are planned for them. For more information call 815-732-4111 or e-mail healinghearts@ serenityhospiceandhome. org.
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IAAF meeting discussed fair attendance in Illinois Attendees of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF) annual meeting heard the results of the Economic Impact of Illinois Agricultural Fairs study conducted in the summer of 2014. The study, conducted by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the IAAF, included surveys of nearly 5,000 fair attendees across the state, in addition to input from 33 key informant interviews. The study reports $170 million was spent as a result of the 104 fairs in Illinois. In addition, key informant interviews revealed that these fairs contribute to the culture, unity and tradition of the communities they serve. County fair boards across the state are addressing challenges but the economic and social impact is significant throughout Illinois. Beyond the economic impact, the study revealed that county fairs provide many benefits to the community that are not related to economic gains. Benefits include family friendly entertainment,
education about agriculture, opportunities for local organizations to get involved, traditional community events, fundraising for local groups and unique entertainment opportunities. The primary challenges that county fairs face today include, lack of state funding, keeping youth involved, competing with other summer activities, declining contributions from local agriculture and limited volunteers. The study was conducted at 15 fairs across the state, with surveys being collected by 4-H youth under the supervision of Extension staff. Key informant interviews were conducted by Alex Norr, a graduate student from U of I Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Norr also prepared the report, with supervision from Extension’s Community and Economic Development (CED) and 4-H Youth Development Staff. “This project has illustrated the best of what Extension can contribute to its partners,” said Carrie McKillip, the project’s
primary investigator and CED Educator. “By providing an avenue for campus based learning through the Department of Urban and Regional Planning as well as a learning experience for 4-H youth across the state, we were able to provide research based information to a valued partner.”
8:30 p.m. and attendees can choose the time that best fits their schedule. A hospice volunteer fills many roles through direct patient care, serving on the baking brigade or assisting with a variety of special events or office duties. The training session will focus on direct patient care volunteering. Direct care volunteers are assigned a patient and family, and visit as needed. There is
an increasing need for bilingual volunteers as well. Training covers a wide range of information including patient-family dynamics, personal death awareness, grief, bereavement, spirituality and documentation. “I find it fulfilling to help patients and families at a time they need it most. I wish people would find out what hospice can do for a family instead of thinking
that hospice only means the end. Hospice can help in so many ways – emotionally, physically, and financially. It’s not saying the end is near, it’s doing everything you can to help until the end comes,” said Jackie Gangloff, a HRRV volunteer. To make a difference in someone’s life, become a hospice volunteer in your community by calling Nina Setchell at (815) 288-3673.
Illinois 4-H members are among the first recipients of a new grant program offered by the Brandt Foundation. The winners were announced at the foundation’s Dec. 12 meeting. The Brandt Foundation will fund three grants for 2015. The first grant was awarded to the Illinois 4-H Foundation to help support a program which will train 4-H Teen Teachers to use Ag In the Classroom curriculum to reach more than 1,500 youth in 15 Illinois counties. The program will expand the understanding of both the 4-H Teen Teachers and the student participants on the importance of agriculture in their daily lives. In addition to the growth of agricultural knowledge, the teen teachers will build their
teaching skill set through practice and feedback. “We are thrilled to be chosen as one of the first partners of The Brandt Foundation,” said Angie Barnard, executive director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. “This grant will enable us to provide a unique opportunity for our 4-H Teens Teachers to be part of an established Ag in the Classroom program. “We are excited to have youth teach youth about the importance of agriculture,” Barnard said. The second grant will help fund the Progressive Agriculture Foundation’s safety day program. This program is designed to promote safe behaviors on farm and ranch operations, reaching more than 100,000
children, adults and youth volunteers each year. The third grant is for the proposed Kidzeum of Health and Science, Springfield, to help fund its Farm to Market exhibit, illustrating for children where their food comes from. “I’m proud that we’re able to help these three outstanding organizations,” said Rick Brandt, president and CEO of Brandt. The Brandt Foundation is a private foundation, funded initially by donations from Brandt Consolidated, Inc. and Brandt employees. Since 1954, the Illinois 4-H Foundation has raised funds from individuals, corporations and organizations to supplement state and county 4-H programs.
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Oregon Library painting is on display in Spain By Scott Stephens Oregon Library Board President As a member of the Oregon Public Library’s Board of Trustees, I’ve sat in board meetings with Ralph Clarkson staring over my shoulder for the last five years. Well actually I’ve had a portrait of Ralph Clarkson hanging behind me during those meetings. Sad to say but until just recently, I never knew the local and international significance of this piece of art which hangs in our local gallery. Locally, Ralph Clarkson was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903 to 1920. It was there he met Lorado Taft and became a member of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony which spent its’ summers in Oregon along the banks of the Rock River. Clarkson was also one of the founding five members of The Art Gallery at the Oregon Public Library. This significant portrait was done by one of Spain’s most famous artists: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida of Valencia, Spain. Sorolla was highly regarded in America for his exhibition at the Hispanic Society of New York and for his painting Another Margerite receiving a Medal of Honor at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Many American artists visited Sorolla in his studio in Spain and he is the only Spanish artist to paint a portrait of U.S. President, William Howard Taft 1909. Sorolla painted Ralph Clarkson during his stay in Chicago in 1911. He then gave the portrait to Clarkson and his wife signing it “to my beloved friend Clarkson”.
Oregon Library Board President Scott Stephens brought his family to Spain to view the gallery where a portrait by a famous artist Sorolla is being displayed. The painting is part of the Eagle’s Nest Art Collection owned by the Oregon Public Library. Photos supplied
The portrait was donated to the Oregon Public Library Gallery in 1918 by Ralph and Frances Clarkson at the Gallery Dedication. It had never been exhibited anywhere else until 2014. In 2013 it was discovered by Blanca Pons Sorolla, great-granddaughter of Sorolla that the Oregon Public Library was in possession of the Clarkson portrait. Blanca Pons Sorolla in conjunction with Fundacion MAPFRE Art Museum in Madrid Spain were putting together an international exhibit of Sorolla’s work called Sorolla in America. The exhibit would start at the Meadows Museum in Dallas, Texas, proceed to the San Diego Museum of Art, California, and end at the Fundacion MAPFRE in Madrid, Spain. Fundacion MAPFRE made a formal request for the Clarkson portrait to be included in the exhibit along
with over 150 other pieces of Sorolla’s art. The Oregon Library Board of Trustees considered the international significance of the exhibit and agreed to loan the Clarkson portrait to the exhibit. In 2014 my daughter, Libby, decided to study abroad in Spain. This presented the unique opportunity for the rest of my family to visit her and have her be our interpreter and tour guide in Spain over the Christmas break. In an amazing coincidence of dates, my family would be in Madrid at the same time that Oregon Library’s Clarkson portrait was on display in Madrid. I contacted the Sorolla in America exhibit coordinators at Fundacion MAPFRE and asked if it would be possible to visit our painting and get a few pictures of the Clarkson portrait in the international exhibit. The coordinator was
extremely happy to have us visit and setup a private tour of the exhibit for my family. I was also given the special privilege of being allowed to take photographs of the exhibit. Our tour was scheduled for Friday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. When we arrived at the museum there was a huge line waiting outside the door. This amazed us. I went up to the guard and told them we had a private tour scheduled. They escorted us in and helped us find our guide, Fatima Bettencourt. We were given listening devices so we could hear our guide speak as we went through the exhibit. The museum was packed with people. The first painting we were shown was Another Marguerite! which won the Medal of Honor at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Our guide did an excellent
job of explaining the importance of Sorolla to Spain and his connection with America. It wasn’t long before we were standing in front of the Clarkson Portrait. Near the Clarkson, were portraits of Sorolla himself, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Queen Victoria Eugenia of Battenburg, and around the corner, a portrait of Christopher Columbus with eight preliminary paintings done prior to the finished work. The Columbus paintings came from two separate collections and had never been displayed together prior to the exhibit. In all there were over 150 pieces of art done by Sorolla. They came from many major international museums, art galleries, private collections, and one from Oregon, Illinois, population 3,800. It was truly humbling when I realized what an important piece of art had been hanging over my shoulder for the last five years.
During the run of the Sorolla in America Exhibit many thousands of people viewed the Clarkson portrait. It was a blessing that my family was able to visit this special exhibit in Sorolla’s home country of Spain. Many residents of Oregon don’t realize what an amazing piece of history and culture is housed at the Oregon Public Library and Gallery. The Ralph Clarkson portrait is back from it’s international travels and joins many other amazing pieces of art on the second floor of the Library. If you have never taken the time to visit this collection please do. It’s worth your time. In the near future the Oregon Public Library will be publishing a book that details the art and history of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony. This book will further explain the importance and significance of the art and history of Oregon, Ill.
10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13: Homemade ice cream and toppings at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16: showing “Get Out Alive” DVD at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16: Take away Bingo at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17: PASS Board of Director meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 17: Caregivers meet in the Franklin Room at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18: showing “Get Out Alive” DVD at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20: Game Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23: showing “Get Out Alive” DVD at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23: Free movie and popcorn at 12 p.m., “If I Stay.” Tuesday, Feb. 24: Pot luck, 11 a.m., guest speaker Lucky Larson from the TV show “Get Out Alive.” Thursday, Feb. 26: Activity meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27: Chair massages by Carol Wright from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27: Book Club at 1:30 p.m. The 30th Annual Farm Toy
Show is Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Polo High School gym. Admission for adults is $2 and children under 12 are free. Boosters will provide lunch and a 50/50 raffle will take place. Go to www.poloil.org under the event calendar to download more information. The Stopping Traffic Run will be held on Saturday, April 25 starting at Crossroads church parking lot. The 5K Run benefits the work of the A21 Campaign to help stop human trafficking. Forms can be downloaded at www.poloil.org under the event calendar. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1. com to announce a special business celebration. Call Susie at 815-9463131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.
Polo Chamber Chatter The Polo Community Preschool will be holding an open house and early registration on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Parents and children can tour the school and sign up for the 2015-16 school year. Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care is sponsoring a Valentine Cookie Sale for pick up or delivery on Friday, Feb. 13. All orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 10 by calling 946-2203 or download the order form on the events calendar on www.poloil.org. All proceeds will go to benefit the music equipment at the nursing home. Auditions for “School House Rock” will be held by the Polo Area Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Polo Town Hall. Everyone high school age and older is welcome to try out. Prepare 16 bars of an upbeat song from a musical and bring a CD accompaniment or prepare to sing cappella. Polo Town & Country Days will host its annual
valentine’s dinner at the LaBranche on Saturday, Feb. 21 with a cocktail reception and at 7 p.m. a dessert auction. The dinner is the major fundraiser for the fireworks during the festival. Special entertainment will be Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. Price is $35. Tickets can be purchased at the First State Bank Shannon-Polo or from any committee member. Only 200 tickets will be sold for this event. For more information call John Miller at 815-9733507. Upcoming events at Polo Community Schools: Thursday, Feb. 5: High School boys basketball vs Forreston at Polo High School at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5: 7/8th Grade girls basketball vs AFC at Centennial at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5: Aplington Wrestling vs Oregon at Aplington at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6: High School girls Basketball vs Dakota at Polo at 6 p.m. The Polo Public Library will hold the following events:
Tuesdays: Pre-School Storytime from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4: Lifelong Learners Series #3 at 7 p.m., Polo Historical Society Meeting/ Underground Railroad Program by Betty Obendorf. Feb. 9 – 12, Love to Read Week. Saturday, Feb. 14: LEGO Club 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14: Book Lovers’ & Baked Goods Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23: Book Discussion Group at the library at 1:30 p.m., “A Wrinkle in Time.” Tuesday, Feb. 24: Lifelong Learners’ Series #4, Soup’s On Crockpot Cooking, 5:30 p.m., free registration by Tuesday, Feb. 10. Thursday, March 26: Pajamas and popcorn. Friday, Feb. 27: Book Discussion Group at Senior Center at 1:30 p.m., “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” Saturday, Feb. 28: Middle School Gaming, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18: Movie and a snack from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the
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following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays—Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays— exercise with Cher from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn. Thursdays—Company P practice at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Thursday is Community Coffee at the Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to stop in and visit with some of the residents, which is always a treat for them. Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation. Monday, Feb. 9: showing “Get Out Alive” DVD at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Nutrition and Wellness class by Marilyn Csernus at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11: showing “Get Out Alive” DVD at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb.13: Free blood pressure checks by Julie from Polo Rehab from 9 to
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Local Shriner honored Jan. 25 Charles C. Beard, Mt. Morris, was honored on Sunday, Jan. 25 as a new ambassador for the Tebala Shriners. His award was presented prior to Tebala Shrine Temple’s installation of officers ceremony. It was given by Loy Rice, outgoing 2014 Potentate of Tebala
Shrine, Rockford. This honor is made solely at the discretion of each potentate. Usually, no more than one ambassador is chosen during each potentate’s one-year tenure. During the award presentation, Rice praised Beard for his many years of service to Tebala.
Ham dinner is Feb. 15 Samuel H. Davis Masonic Lodge 96 will hold a ham dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave., Mt. Morris.
The menu includes ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, and a beverage. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Rice noted that Beard consistently exhibits a “can do” attitude and “walks his talk.” “He offers to assist and willing assists anyone in need in any way he can,” Rice said. Beard celebrates 58 years of service as a Tebala Temple Shriner. He joined in 1957. Over the years, Beard has been a member of the Tebala Shrine Foot Patrol. He regularly represented Tebala by marching in many local parades and in several national Shrine Convention parades held across the nation. At age 92, Beard remains
an active member of Tebala Shrine. He regularly attends monthly temple meetings and volunteers at annual performances of the Tebala Shrine Circus. Like other Tebala Shriners, Beard assists area families in connecting their special needs children with the Chicago Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Oak Park. Children with orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal conditions, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, are provided with medical care in these specialty areas, regardless of a family’s Mt. Morris Shriner Charles Beard was recognized as a new ambassador for the Tebala Shriners Jan. 25. Here ability to pay. Beard is pictured with Loy Rice.
Correctional center could have prisoners by mid-March By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media The activation of the Thomson Correctional Center is moving ahead, and officials say prisoners could be arriving in mid-March. “Recruiting and hiring is going well,” said Michelle Gonyea, a prison spokeswoman in Thomson. “More than 100 people are working, and we’re still on track to start receiving
minimum-security prisoners by the middle of this spring.” Most of the first-round hires are transferees from other Bureau of Prisons sites, who can then train staff with less experience. About 200 minimumsecurity inmates will be brought in to play a key role in some of the work that must be done on the grounds and indoors. Hiring is being done in phases, and Donald Hudson,
who was named warden in August, is authorized to bring in up to 300 in the first round. Hudson came to Thomson from the Federal Correctional Institute in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. Two associate wardens are among the staff now onsite that includes workers in information technology, food service, accounting, human resources, maintenance, and locksmithing. “HR is on-site, and they are
handling interviews, training and hirings,” Thomson Mayor Vicky Trager said. “There are about 120 people working now in pretty much every area.” Trager said she is resting easier knowing that $53.7 million earmarked for activation by the Federal Bureau of Prisons is now part of the omnibus spending bill. “Everything I’ve heard from Washington is that activation is full-speed ahead
until we are fully operational,” Trager said. “We’re not a line item up for debate anymore, and we finally have some certainly with our funding.” Trager said another job fair is being planned, but a date has not yet been determined. The prison, built in 2001, is expected to bring 1,100 jobs when completely activated. Annually, it is expected to generate more than $122 million in operating expenditures, including
salaries, $19 million in wages, and $61 million in local business sales. Trager said the area is starting to feel the economic impact of the federal facility. “There has been a small increase in traffic, and people are here looking for places to live,” she said. “While they look, folks are staying in area hotels, eating at our restaurants, and shopping at our stores.”
Lane Lindquist, Lauren Melton, Bailey Miller, Seth Nelson, Jennifer Raum, Kolton Rudy, Tannis Schultz, Brycelynn Smith, Annastasia Timmer, and Taylor Vogt. Eighth grade: Garett Badertscher, Dalton Becker, Andrew Bratina, Delaney Buisker, Hannah Burgett, Trevor Drayton, Katie Erdmann, James Fisher,
Braedon Fyock, Jacob Green, Samantha Greenfield, Cody Keller, Tim Lima, Jacob Noble, Hannah Noble, Kayla Peck, Avery Schnierla, Hayden Singley, Jacob Swanson, Daniel Watter, Sawyer Wild, Aaron Wubbena, and Breanna Zipse.
Juniors: Irene Alcaraz Garnica, Bryanna Cannova, Jamie Cullor, Linnea Davids, Kalen Donaldson, Bryce Flick, Kaitlin Korf, Taylor Livingston, Cassidy Mahan, Rhett Merrell, Maddie Mershon, Katie Person, Alleigh Ratledge, Logan Rogers, Cody Streeter, and Matthew Wiederkehr. Seniors: Jessica Anderson, Max Barkalow, Spencer Cruthis, Haley Cuthrell,
Robert DeVries, Markus Edler, Emily Fisher, Ethan Groom, Trenton Hazelbower, Carissa Hollin, Hannah Hunziker, Hailey Ingram, Abbey Janssen, Wyatt Kerchner, Daniel Ludwig, Jacob Norris, Josie Pasch, August Ratledge, Kaleb Reining, Nathan Stukenberg, Alyssa Vinnedge, and Lindsay Wardlow.
Day; Feb. 17 – Presidents’ Day; Feb. 24 – Bath Time.
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LEGO Club Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6-12 Kids spend an hour building things and friendships, too. Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.
Coming in March Movie a snack Wednesday, March 18, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. It’s early dismissal day and students are invited to a movie matinee. All are invited. Watch for clues about the movie title.
Middle School Game Day Saturday, Feb. 28. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Play video or board games or just hang out with friends. Pizza and pop will be served. Students can enter for a prize drawing. The first 20 students to register and stay until 2:30
Pajamas and Popcorn Thursday, March 26, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. It’s family storytime.
FJHS Honor Roll Forreston Junior High School students were named to the second quarter honor roll. Those earning academic awards include: Superior Honor Roll Sixth grade: Cora Krigbaum. Sevenh grade: Olivia Dillavou, Nicole Fox, Olivia Johnson, and Ethan Mulder.
Forreston High School students who earned academic honors on the second quarter honor roll include: Superior honor roll (All A’s) Freshmen: Christian Groenewold, Elisabeth Gronewold, Danielle Hagemann, Brooklyn Hollis, Olivia Krecklow, Arian Noe, and Anna Snider.
Eighth grade: Bailey Brooks, Grace Carr, Paige Chamberlin, Mark DeWall, Bailee Fyock, Jackie Ludwig, Kaitlyn Mateika, Rachel Metzger, and Hunter Rogers. Excellence Honor Roll Sixth grade: Mackenzie Baker, Morgan Baker, Abbey Brooks, Paityn
Sophomores: Bryan Edler, Katie Fisher, Alexia Gruhn, Emily Homman, Sheyania Hughes, and Emma Nelson. Juniors: Mitchell Bratina, Naeva Groenewold, Maddie Kirchner, Anna Krecklow, Josiah Snider, Zoe Siegmeier, and Courtney Wolf. Seniors: MacKenzie Heinz, Katherine Mulder, and Joshua Wiederkehr. Excellent
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Schreiber, Isabelle Schultz, Madison Sketo, and Emma Stevens. Seventh grade: Kyla Benson, Jakob Boomgarden, Riley Brace, Bailey Cullor, Shelby Dean, Chase Greenfield, Kaitlin Gruhn, Megan Hagemann, Daniel Hanson, Katelyn Heinze, Brittni Hollis, Alexus Houston, Konur Kivisto,
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(All A’s and B’s): Freshmen: Matt Akins, Sam Barkalow, Tylor Behrends, Allison Bondele, Tierra Boss, Joseph Bowers, Trista Cannova, Taylor Cargill, Hunter Daws, Breana DeWall, Joshua Flick, Gavin Fuchs, Kirstin Kiper, Brittany Kuntzelman, Marquia Maclin, Baylee Manus, Eli Metz, Christian Pacheco, Brooke Ratledge, Claudia Ridens, Taylor
Shuey, Cody Snyder, and Courtney Timm. Sophomores: Brittney Akins, Afridita Aliu, Amanda Anderson, Ross Behrends, Jena Bettner, Samantha Cederholm, Brian Dillard, Contessa Farris, Jeremiah Green, Keileigh Kloepping, Carson Meyers, Caleb Poffenberger, Alissa Schramm, Kayla Shuman, Peyton Sorn, and Michael Wubbena.
Polo Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted, and accessible. Patrons can enjoy chocolate kisses all month long. Any time they check out a book, they will receive a chocolate kiss. Lost library cards will be replaced at no cost throughout the month of February. Love to Read Week Monday, Feb. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 12 All adults are invited to share their love of reading with local school children, by reading for 15 minutes in a classroom. Sign up at the circulation desk to participate. Library staff will follow
up with the details, and help choose books to read. Book Lovers’ and Baked Goods Sale Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get some gently used books for a reasonable price, and purchase treats to enjoy while reading. Holiday Closing The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day Soup’s On, Crockpot Cooking Tuesday, Feb. 24, registration required. Marilyn Csernus, of the U of I Extension, is teaching this class to share crockpot
cooking ideas. Book Discussion Groups Monday, Feb. 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library. Book Selection: A Wrinkle in Time, Madeline L’Engel Friday, Feb. 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center. Book Selection: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie. Story Time with Miss Randi Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Come listen, learn, and have fun. It’s also a way for caregivers to meet other each other. Topics for the month will be: Feb. 10 – Valentine’s
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Large drifts were covering numerous county roads From A1 Up the block, Cody Stone, age 12, was using a snow blower to clear a sidewalk as his sister, Grace, age 9, was busy digging a fort in a mound of snow. Back on S. Third Street, Kayla Reaper’s dog Hazel didn’t mind the extra snow one bit. Hazel jumped up on one of the large snow banks, sniffed, wagged her tail, and headed back down the street. Armed with information about where the worst drifting occurred in Ogle County because of the snow storm, two of us set out Monday to photograph the scene. Oregon streets were relatively clear, but snow covered half of the sidewalks and spilled out onto the road covering the parallel parking spots. Intersections were hard to navigate, but overall, motorists were taking it slow and respecting the conditions. Heading west on Ill. 64 toward Mt. Morris the road was surprisingly clear. Sections of this stretch have been known to drift during storms but pavement was visible. In Mt. Morris we turned on
Wesley Avenue to go through downtown. The Mt. Morris Street Department had already plowed the snow to prepare for hauling the snow later in the day. Snow was piled in the middle of the street leaving a driving lane on either side of the snow. Down the block a line of snowmobiles were parked in the middle of the street taking a break from the winter weather at local establishment. While taking a photo of the snowmobiles, Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White drove past and joked that he was taking our photo as well. Continuing through Mt. Morris mail carrier Val Villarreal was bundled up with boots to trek through the snow. She said the mail needed to be delivered as she went on her way. Down the street Jerry Zellers was finishing shoveling a section of sidewalk from his front door to the village sidewalk. He said a neighbor went around the block and cleared the village sidewalk for everyone. We headed west from Mt. Morris toward Ill. 26 were we were told the worst drifting had occurred.
Snowmobiles were parked in the center of the street in downtown Mt. Morris Monday afternoon. The city had plowed the snow into the center of the street leaving a perfect place for snowmobilers to park. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Mail carrier Diana Mullarkey battles deep snow to deliver the mail to an Oregon home Monday morning. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Turning on Ill. 26 we saw our first large drift, just north of Ill. 64 covering one lane of northbound Ill. 26. We then doubled back to Ill. 64. The packed snow on the stretch of Ill. 64 to U.S. 52 was noticeable, but with caution could be safely traversed. Turning on U.S. 52 east to Polo was when the large drifts were spotted. First up was a car stuck in the ditch waiting for a tow truck to pull it out of the ditch. Just up the road an IDOT truck was coming down the hill by Eagle Creek Road. The drifted pile of snow on the shoulder was as high as the truck. The shoulder looked like it was cleared by a large snow blower. We wondered if this vehicle was down the road. A couple miles down the road the IDOT snowblower truck was at Freeport Road.
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Getting ahead of the truck, a drifted section of road was spotted and we pulled the car over to wait for the truck. The trucks large 5’ by 8’ foot snowblower ate through the drift as it blew the snow up and over the drifts to widen the road to two lanes. If only that truck was available to clear a driveway at home it would be fantastic. Arriving in Polo a driver was spotted at Buffalo and Ill. 26 shoveling a car out of a pile of snow. Shannon Day, Polo, said he got stuck Sunday afternoon about 6 p.m. “A snowplow came by and plowed us in,” he said. “I dug it out this morning but it got plowed back in before I could move the car.” He said with a smile that it is winter and nothing can be done about that. We headed back to Oregon on Pines Road was. Earlier that day we heard it took
extra time for county snow plows to reach Polo due to the drifting. Between Polo and Lowell Park Road there were stretches of road that were not quite two lanes due to the drifting. It looked like the county would need to bring out the heavy equipment to push the snow back. Back in Oregon the roads were still improving. It was amazing to see the road conditions change over a couple hours thanks for the sunshine and warmer temperatures. By the end of the day most of the main roads were getting down to pavement. This was also the time that Oregon began clearing its downtown area. The city contracts Benesh and Sons to haul the snow out of downtown and the city parking lots. Throughout the evening semis were heading back and forth of River Road
with loads of snow. “They were out last night with a steady stream of trucks,” said Oregon Street Superintendent Mike Bowers Tuesday afternoon. By daybreak the city was clear — except for one large pile of snow in the middle of Third Street by the Oregon Library and a pile on Franklin Street. A welcome relief was seeing the parking lot cleared and available for parking. “Our crews are out today clearing the slush off the streets,” Bowers said. “Benesh will be back tonight to clear the rest of the snow.” During heavy snowfalls Benesh clears and hauls the snow from downtown as well as the sidewalks along Tenth Street by the school, said Bowers “We are in good shape with our salt supply because the winter has not been bad,” he said.
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Big passion fuels area small farms Lee couple farms while holding full-time jobs By Katie Dahlstrom Shaw Media Bryan Flower seriously questioned his decision to run a small farm when he had to wrangle a testosterone-filled bull in the pouring rain. A lightning strike had rendered the electric fence surrounding the bull useless, allowing the 700-pound animal to strut toward the cows. It took a tractor chase to get the bull back into its corral. Despite the challenges Flower has encountered since he and his wife, Sarah, started farming 3 years ago, he hasn’t questioned his decision seriously enough to stop. In fact, he only hopes to grow his 12-acre farm in Lee. “It’s a very rewarding process,” Flower said. “It’s a fun process, and it’s one that I really wanted my son to be able to experience.” Flower runs one of hundreds of small farms that the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports are in DeKalb County. The smallscale farmers represent an emerging and determined group of people of people returning to the land in hopes of connecting local people with locally grown food. A small farm isn’t one below a certain acreage by the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards. Rather, a farm is deemed small if it has annual sales of less than $350,000, said Andrew Larson, a local food system and small farms educator with the University of Illinois Extension. According to the USDA’s Census of Agriculture
Small farmer Bryan Flower collects eggs from the chicken coop Saturday on his and his wife’s Red House Farm in Lee. The farm requires dozens of hours of work weekly, but it isn’t either of their primary jobs. Photos by Monica Synett/msynett@ gmail.com released in 2014, 393 of the 880 farms in DeKalb County have annual sales less than $100,000. Larson said small-scale farmers generally fall into three categories: idealists straight from college making a career of farming; the U-turn farmer who already had another career; and the retiree who plans to farm after another career. “There’s definitely a heavy dose of nostalgia,” Larson said. “There’s definitely some idealism and thoughts about sustainability. There’s a dynamic between a desire to work the land and working for yourself.”
‘Back to the roots’ For Flower, 46, the decision came when he was working in the culinary program at Robert Morris University in Chicago. He and his wife purchased property in Lee complete with a house and a 1930s barn, just inside in the DeKalb County border. They call it the Red House
Farm, spending roughly $30,000 to add about 60 hens, five goats, around 10 hogs in the summer, honey bees and a handful of Dexter cattle, a small breed of cow. That’s not to mention the tomatoes, peppers, beets, onion, potatoes, hay and other produce they grow. The farm requires dozens of hours of work weekly, but it isn’t either of their primary jobs. Flower is the Food Systems Lab coordinator at NIU while Sarah Flower is a teacher in Plainfield. They also have a 3-yearold son named Liam. The ideal situation would be for one of them to focus on the farm full-time so they can cultivate it into an educational center. “I honestly believe that if there were more of us, if there were more people that did this,” Flower said, “that we would help people understand and get back to the roots of growing healthy food, being a little bit more
self-sustaining and saving money they can put back into a healthy lifestyle.”
Thinking inside the box Across the county in Sycamore, 30-year-old Kate Whitacre is in the final days before she starts preparing seeds to grow on the halfacre plot she rents. Unlike the Flowers, whose customers are mostly friends and family, Whitacre runs a communitysupported agriculture farm where people pay her in the beginning of the season to receive a box of vegetables weekly during the summer. “I feel it’s most fulfilling to grow food for a community that I know,” Whitacre said. “I think it’s wonderful to know the people I’m feeding.” Whitacre has been farming since 2008, arriving in Sycamore with her husband, Brett, in 2013 to start Beets and Beats Farm. On top of the weekly shares,
A goat peeks her head out before feeding time at the Red House Farm in Lee, where Bryan and Sarah Flower reside and are self-sustained by milk from goats and cows, fresh eggs, chickens, vegetables and more.
Tips for small-scale farmers Tips for aspiring smallscale farmers from the University of Illinois Extension: • Get experience: Do an internship or volunteer to learn about the labor a farm requires and what kind of farming you like. Whitacre sells produce at the Sycamore Farmers Market and to a couple restaurants in Chicago. Whitacre works the farm and raises her daughter while her husband works full-time as an artist and musician. Her goal is to grow her land by 20-fold in the next 20 years. She also hopes to see more small farms emerge, though she thinks some challenges such as the inability to get farm loans or subsidies for growing things other than commodity crops such as corn and soybeans will stand in the way for some. While the small-scale
• Make a plan: It doesn’t have to be a fullblown marketing plan, but you should know where you want the farm to go. • Remember marketing: Spend about as much time marketing items as producing them. farming market will need to mature to thrive, Larson thinks there’s a good chance it will. He sees the surge in local foods and smallscale farming as more than a fad. To him, it’s a lifestyle that will not only keep the county’s agricultural tradition alive, but make it more vibrant. “It means there is a chance to reconnect with the way things taste when they’re vine ripe and fresh,” Larson said. “It means the entrepreneurial gene is alive and well. It’s a way to keep our rural landscape populated with people doing productive things.”
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Picchoni honors grandpa in essay Sebastian Picchioni, grandson of Jan Broderick and the late James “Jimmy� Broderick, Oregon, won first place recently at the Roscoe VFW Patriot’s Pen contest for his entry, “ Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans�. Sebastian and his brother, Gunnar, had a great love for their grandpa Jimmy. Sebastian knew this would be a special way to honor him for his service in the Army, and, in addition, honor his own dad for his service in the Marines. Penny Lee, a sixth grade English teacher at Stephen Mack Middle School in Rockton, encouraged her students to participate in the challenge of writing an essay, “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans�. Sebastian was awarded
$100 for first place. The following is Sebastian’s essay: “Have you ever asked yourself why you appreciate America’s Veterans? I have, and this is what I came up with as my appreciation. “If there is a war going on, the soldiers will sacrifice their lives, and if they die, they will be loved and remembered by family and friends. Soldiers serve our country because they like it and they want to be treated with respect. My dad wants to be treated with respect, and he tells my brother and I all about the time he served in the Marine Corps. “Another reason why soldiers should be appreciated is that they go to foreign countries and fight for our freedom. Speaking of
At left, Sebastian Picchioni receives his first place award from Roscoe VFW members Tom Cleland and Commander John Rossato. At right, Sebastian poses with his parents Cari and Andrew Picchioni and brother Gunnar. Photos supplied
which, my grandpa fought in the Vietnam War. He risked his life and was exposed to a chemical called Agent Orange. This led to lung cancer, which took his life in July. My grandpa was buried with full military honors. He will always be loved and remembered. “In fact, did you know that we got our country’s National
Anthem after the Americans fought the British on the attack at Fort McHenry? “Francis Scott Key was captured by the British during this attack and he watched the fighting take place. Francis Scott Key was inspired by the American Flag standing tall and proud after the attack ended the next morning. He created
the National Anthem after anxiously waiting through the night to see if the Americans conquered the British. In conclusion, all Americans should acknowledge, respect and appreciate our armed forces for serving our country by risking their lives in foreign countries.
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Hammered dulcimer workshop will be held Feb. 7 Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth is launching a series of workshops and lectures on skills that were part of everyday life on the 1830s frontier. The “Winter Weekend Workshops� begin Feb. 7 with lessons on playing the hammered dulcimer. That will be followed by a presentation on 1800s medicine on Feb. 21 and a lesson on beading earrings
on Feb. 28. March presentations will cover the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad, firearms used in the Black Hawk War and using a drop spindle to make yarn. All sessions take place 1-3 p.m. There may be small fees for some events, so contact Apple River Fort at (815) 858-2028 for details. Maurie Grafton will lead the Feb. 7 workshop on the hammered dulcimer. Grafton
plays multiple instruments in a variety of musical styles, and he considers the hammered dulcimer to be particularly therapeutic. With its doubled – and, therefore, more resonant – strings and thick hardwood structure, it transmits the soothing characteristics of the vibrations to the player in a unique way. Basic playing skills will be taught with tunes that were likely played at the fort at the
Register to vote by March The last day to register to vote or make a change of address for the April 7 consolidated election is Tuesday, March 10, Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley said Tuesday. The only exception is the grace period registration and transfer of registration from March 11 to April 4 at Huntley’s office on the first floor of the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Early voting will be conducted at the Ogle County Clerk’s office in the Ogle County Courthouse from March 23 through April 4 (closed April 3) for all Ogle County precincts. Early voting will be conducted at the Flagg Township Building, 303 W. Ill. 38, Rochelle, on April 1, 2 and 4 (closed April 3) for Flagg and Dement precincts only. The first day to apply for an absentee ballot for the election is Thursday, Feb. 26. The last day for mailing
a ballot from the county clerk’s office is Thursday, April 2. Voter registration and grace period voting in the clerk’s office may be done through Saturday, April 4. Huntley said that her office at the courthouse complies with the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. She said the courthouse is accessible to the handicapped for voter registration. She will sent a deputy registrar to the residence of any person who wishes to register to vote and is unable to go to a registrar. Huntley said temporarily physically handicapped voters who find it difficult or nearly impossible to go to the polls on election day may now vote by absentee ballot without getting the signature of their physicians as long as they call her office and request an application. First time voters who registered by mail must vote
in person, Huntley said. Absentee voters may vote in person at the courthouse. Huntley will send an absentee application to voters who request one. When the completed application is returned to Huntley, the ballot will be sent. Anyone who needs assistance with voting should call Huntley’s office and arrangements for help, within the law, will be made. For voters who cannot get into the polling place, Huntley will send two election judges within 50 feet of the polling place with a ballot. A request for this assistance must be made prior to the election on a form provided by Huntley. For information or assistance with voting or registering to vote call the Ogle County Clerk at 815732-1110 from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to www. oglecounty.org.
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Lady Cardinals earn 5130 win in physical game By Chris Johnson Reporter The Forreston Lady Cardinals were only down one time during their meeting with Pecatonica Tuesday night. The first basket of the night was good for Pecatonica. A few seconds later Forreston was fouled and tied the game with a pair of free throws. From this point on, the Lady Cardinals gained the lead and never looked back
on the way to a 51-30 victory. Forreston spread the ball around throughout the first game and it showed on the scoreboard. “We don’t have a hero on our team. We don’t have a star or go to player,” said coach Tim Bukoski. “We have 13 girls that play hard and anyone can step up on any night.” Five Lady Cardinals scored in the first quarter alone to bring the score to 12-3 after the first quarter. At the end of the half,
Forreston’s Emily Edler fights with Pecatonica’s Sydney DeWall over a loose ball Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston had a 27-14 lead. The game was a physical contest for the Lady Cardinals. On several occasions Emily Edler was scrapping on the floor with Pecatonica players to retain control of loose balls. Other times balls were ripped from the hands of a player. “Our girls are prepared for physical games. Both teams did the same tonight,” said Bukoski. “Once we got control of the game situation things started to go better for us.” Forreston was able to stay out of foul trouble early in the game which helped keep the team focused on the game. Pecatonica committed more than 10 fouls during each half. Leading the way for Forreston were Allison Bondele with 12, Abby Peterson with 10 and Naeva Groenewold with 10. Katie Person added 5 points to the score while Rebekha O’Rourke had 4 points. This was the first game in a busy schedule for Forreston. “We still have three more games this week,” Bukoski said. “We are going to get a lot of game experience. We have a lot of young talent. We are playing basketball and going at it.” The Lady Cardinals finish the regular season with games on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Their regional game will be played against Le-Win on Feb. 9.
Above, Forreston’s Allison Bondele puts up a shot while being guarded by Pecatonica’s Erin Heim Tuesday night. At left, Forreston’s Ellie Lenkaitis guards Pecatonica’s Sydney Dewall as she tries to put up a shot. Photos by Chris Johnson
Girls regional basketball action begins next week The high school girls basketball regionals tip off next week for area teams. In the IHSA Class 2A Fulton Regional the Oregon Lady Hawks begin their post season play Feb. 9 when they take on Sterling Newman at 6 p.m. The winner of this game will gave Morrison on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Other teams in this
regional are Fulton, West Carroll and Bureau Valley. The title game is Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Spring Valley (Hall) will host the sectional on Feb. 16, 17, and 19. The winner of the Fulton Regional takes on the winner of the Ottawa Marquette Regional on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Teams in the Ottawa Marquette Regional are Peru
St. Bede, Princeton, Putnam County, Ottawa Marquette, and Spring Valley (Hall). Tough teams from the Big Northern are in the Winnebago Regional. This regional has Winnebago, Stillman Valley, Byron, Rockford Christian and North Boone. Stillman Valley plays on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Following this game Byron
plays Rockford Christian at 7:30 p.m. The title game is Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. The winner of this regional is in the other half of the Spring Valley (Hall) sectional. In Class 1A action Polo will tip things off at home against Erie on Monday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. The winner of this game
will face Prophetstown on Wed. Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. The title game is Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Eastland takes on Milledgeville on Monday at 7:30 p.m. and the winner will face AFC on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Up the road at the Dakota Regional Forreston will be playing Le-Win at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.
The winner of this game will face Freeport Aquin on Wed. Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Following this game Dakota will take on Pearl City at 7:30 p.m. The title game is Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. The winner of the Polo and Dakota regionals will face off on Monday, Feb. 16 at the Pecatonica Sectional.
Cardinals close with Aquin, rebound to beat ‘Bago By Andy Colbert Reporter In one of the most challenging regular-season weekends of basketball in school history, Forreston came within one second of taking the outright lead in the NUIC on Jan. 30 against Freeport Aquin, but rebounded on Jan. 31 to knock off perennial 2A power Winnebago 57-50. “It was a great weekend,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “You couldn’t ask for two better games. Heading into February, I love how we’re playing and where we’re at.” The reason for the backto-back battle against heavyweights was because the ‘Bago-Forreston game was rescheduled from Nov. 29, due to the football team’s championship run. Traveling to Forreston on Saturday, Winnebago also carried the burden of losing an intense conference match the night before, falling to Rockford Lutheran. In the end, it was the Cardinals that rebounded the best, both figuratively and literally. In beating ‘Bago for the first time in a decade, Forreston actually out-
rebounded the taller Indians 34-33. It was apparent that the Cardinals were not intimidated by the bluebloods from the Big Northern. “After such a close loss Friday, we’re really excited,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “We went in expecting to beat Winnebago. That’s a credit to the character of this team.” Forreston was the aggressor early, leading the majority of the game, led by Robert DeVries with 18 points and Nathan Schneiderman and Marcus Elder with 12 each. “What it came down to was that they hit their shots, especially the threes in the first half ” Winnebago coach Joe Murphy said. Another key for Forreston was only turning the ball over nine times, along with making 6-foot-8 Brandon Suggs a non-factor. “We put multiple guys on him and knew where he was at all times,” Ross said. “They did a good job against him, but he has been shutting down on his shooting lately, even from within three feet.” Murphy said. With four minutes left in the game and ahead by two points, Ethan Groom nailed a 3-pointer to give his team
a much more comfortable 5-point lead. “We needed that,” Ross said. Aaron Shelton also came up big down the stretch with two offensive rebounds, forcing ‘Bago to foul. The Indians were also hurt by three turnover in final two minutes. “Those rebounds hurt us, especially the one off a missed free throw,” Murphy said. Dalton Menke and Austin Moore had 14 points for ‘Bago, but they couldn’t get their team’s offense in high gear for the entire game. “I thought Wyatt Kerchner had outstanding defense, getting tips and steals,” Ross said. “We were very aggressive on defense. We zoned them and packed it in. Against Aquin, the Cardinals appeared to have the game won after DeVries sank a free throw with 1.7 seconds left for a 49-48 lead. After losing to Aquin in overtime, a win over them would have put Forreston (166, 5-2) in the driver’s seat for the conference title. Instead, Isaiah Yeager sunk a pair a charity tosses with less than a second to play for a 50-49 Aquin win.
After DeVries’ free throw, Aquin tried a full-court pass that nearly hit the ceiling and went out of bounds. Unfortunately, Forreston touched it last, giving Aquin possession under its own basket with 1.1 seconds left. “The one thing that couldn’t happen, did,” Ross said. “We had two guys that could have caught it. Between that and Yeager catching the in-bounds, it was a bang-bang play.” Before he could put up a shot, Yeager was fouled and calmly sank the two free throws for the win. Forreston did not shoot well in the first half and trailed most of the way. Shooting percentages improved in the second half. DeVries led the Cardinals with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Krisean Coffee had 23 for Aquin. “Unfortunately, our two conference losses are to Aquin,” Ross said. “In the conference, in any given night, you better be ready. Conference titles are great, but if you ask any coach, they’d rather be cutting down nets in the post season.” If Forreston and Aquin win Forreston’s Jacob Cunningham puts up a shot during a their regionals, they could game earlier this season. Photo by Chris Johnson meet again in the sectional.
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Polo Marcos fall to AFC 65-56 on the road By Rob Laird Sauk Valley Media Story It’s alarming how much a basketball team can grow in 17 days. Less than 3 weeks after an embarrassing loss Jan. 13 to arch-rival Polo in a contest that bewildered its coach and vexed its players, AshtonFranklin Center turned the tables on the Marcos in an encouraging 65-56 road victory Friday night. The victory is the fourth straight for the Raiders (15-7, 5-2 Northwest Upstate Illini), and wipes away the memories of the 70-49 shellacking they took at the hands of Polo earlier this month. In that game, AFC committed 10 first-quarter turnovers, and coach Russ Zick used all five of his timeouts in the first 5 minutes of the game in an attempt to stop the hemorrhaging. Friday, his squad came out like gangbusters, using a 10-0 run to grab an early 18-8 lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Raiders led 18-9, an exact reversal of their deficit at the same spot on Jan. 13. “We’ve grown so much as a team; we had a few things go wrong for us right after Christmas, and right now, they’re not [going wrong],” Zick said. “They’ve grown a lot in their mental toughness.” Particularly encouraging for Zick was his team’s response to adversity. Polo persistently pecked away at the lead throughout the second and third quarters and took a 44-42 lead on a bucket by Brad Cavanaugh with 6:37 left in the game.
The 6-foot-3 junior had 18 points for the Marcos (16-7, 5-3) and appeared poised to put his team on his back and carry them to victory. However, AFC junior forward Jamey Talley responded immediately with a go-ahead 3-point field goal on the Raiders’ next possession, and buried another trey less than 90 seconds later to bookend a lightning-quick 10-0 Raiders run that put the game out of reach at 52-44. Talley finished with 11 points. “We’ve been playing pretty good basketball lately,” said AFC senior Bret Gittleson, who finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds. “Beating Aquin on Saturday was big for us, and today we just kept it going.” Gittleson scored seven of his points in the fourth, including a pretty fadeaway jumper after a Marcos turnover in the middle of the Raiders’ big run. Gittleson’s big fourth quarter was pivotal, but early on, it was junior Jacob Hilliker who had the hot hand, making four straight fieldgoal attempts – including two off his own steals – and providing nine consecutive points for AFC in the first quarter. Like Gittleson, he finished with 18 points. “Pretty much, whatever came open, I figured might as well take it,” Hilliker said. “The whole team played well today. Everybody made big shots.” Meanwhile, the Marcos were left searching for a hot hand. Early on, Polo couldn’t get the close-range fieldgoal attempts to fall. Playing
Polo Brad Cavanaugh puts a shot up Friday against AFC. Photo by Alex Paschal
catch-up late, the 3-pointers wouldn’t drop; the Marcos made just three of their 19 attempts from long range. “We got good looks out of our 3-point shooters, but we just couldn’t find it,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “Hopefully we learn about the importance of playing well down the stretch and finishing. We talked in the lockerroom about this not being a bad loss if we learn from it.” Max Simmons scored 11 points for Polo, and Tristin Woodin added 10. Wyatt Patterson led the Marcos in rebounding with nine.
Tough week for Lady Marcos The Lady Marcos had a pair of tough losses over the past week. They faced Amboy at home Jan. 28 and lost 56-31. Polo was down 17-6 after the first quarter and 26-12 at the half. KeeLey Meyer was the leading scorer for Polo with
14. Hannah Grobe and Madison Merdian each had 3 points and Jozi Grobe had 6 points. Justine Gorzny finished with 2 points, Alex Sterenberg had 2 points and Haley Cisketti had 1 point. Polo faced Milledgeville on the road Jan. 31.
Milledgeville won the contest 52-28. The Lady Marcos were down 15-9 after the first quarter and down 29-13 at the half. Meyer and Sterenberg finished the game with 10 points each. Hannah Grobe had 7 and Cisketti had 1 point.
An AFC player pulls down a rebound Friday night while Polo’s Richie Bartnick reaches in from behind. Photo by Alex Paschal
Polo Activities Activities for Feb. 9-14 Monday, Feb. 9 HS Academic Meet at Milledgeville – 4 p.m. Aplington Wrestling at Amboy – 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 HS Boys Basketball vs LeWin at Polo – 6 p.m. 7/8th Grade Girls Basketball at Mt Carroll – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 No activities listed] Thursday, Feb. 12 HS Boys Basketball at South Beloit – 6 p.m. 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs Byron at Aplington – 4 p.m. 7/8th Grade Girls Basketball at Forreston – 4 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 No School – Teacher’s Institute Saturday, Feb. 14 HS Boys Basketball at Milledgeville – 5 p.m. Wrestling Sectional at Oregon - TBA Also check for updates on www.athletics2000.com
Sports Column Top 10 Marco wrestlers unveiled By Andy Colbert Reporter Nearly 20 years ago when I first started helping out the Dixon Telegraph, the sports guys had me covering wrestling, as they preferred the more glamorous sport of basketball. My interest in wrestling dates back to the mid 60s when my dad coached at Galva and I would go to meets with him; so I was fine with me doing wrestling instead of basketball. I enjoyed my time on the beat and of any high school sport, wrestling seemed to me to be the most physically and mentally demanding. With regionals kicking off on Saturday, it’s the perfect
time to present a ranking of the top 10 wrestlers of alltime at Polo, a school with a proud mat heritage. Several people close to the program throughout that time frame were asked to list the ‘best of the best’ from No. 1 to No. 10. The voters were Tony Hess, IHSA second-place finish in ’77; Dan Lawton, ’69 Polo grad and asst. coach 2001-2008; Mark Downey, state placer and former head coach; Jim Busser, wrestled from ’74’78 and IHSA official for 29 years; Justin Zigler, current Marco head coach; Wade Winekauf, coached from ’88-2000; Randall Wagner, wrestled in early ‘60s; and Mike Halupnick, coached from ’67-’78 at Polo. Thus, we had a wide spectrum of opinion that covers Marco wrestling from when it began 53
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years ago to present. One concern voiced was the disparity in rankings as wrestling has progressed from one class to two classes (1974) and now three classes (2009). This ranking is not based on state medals or won/loss record. I remember how tough it was for those Galva kids in the 60s when they headed to Quad-cities for the post season. It’s not strictly by coincidence that all 15 of Polo’s individual state medals have come after the 1-class system. So, these ranking are intended to showcase the very best, regardless of what a person’s record was. For example, in a similar poll we did for Oregon the runaway No. 1 vote-getter (Jeremy Benesh) never won a state title. However, the voting for best in Polo came down
to two state champions — Dan Hartman (1982) and Cort Lawton (2006), both whom also medaled two other years downstate. In a nearly unanimous fashion, the pair were named either first or second on every ballot except one. In a very close race, Hartman claimed five first-place votes and two seconds for an overall total of 68, edging out Lawton, who had two firsts and five seconds for a 65. The other first-place vote (not his own) went to Tony Hess, who finished third with 49 votes. Hess was a state runner-up in 1978. Close behind Hess, was another heavyweight wrestler, Jake Peterson, who became Polo’s third state champ in 2010. Without further ado, here are the rankings, with 80 being the highest possible score.
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In all, 32 wrestlers received votes, truly making it a multi-generational list. 1. Dan Hartman(5)……...…68 2. Cort Lawton (3)……...….65 3. Tony Hess(1)……………..49 4. Jake Peterson…..………...43 5. Bob Byrd…………………...31 Mark Grobe……………….31 7. Dave Peterson…………...27 8. Mark Downey……………13 John Peterson……………13 Ron Diehl………………….13 (*note - please change graphics to have 5 & 6 both be 5 and 8, 9 & 10 all be 8.) Honorable Mention: Bob Cox 10, Larry Coggins 8, Dave White 8, Elmer Stauffer 7, Jim Busser
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7, Ben Faivre 5, Marv Shenefelt 5, Phil Peterson 4.5, Tim Reigle 4.5, Jerrold Stauffer 4, Ben Sorenson 4, Paul Coggins 3, Luke Mekeel 3, Charlie Beightol 3, John Reigle 2.5, Jim Reigle 2.5, Bob Gaul 2, Kyle Haak 1, Andy Faivre 1, Rich Faivre 1, Mike Hooks 1, Hank Eubanks 0.5.
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Roads needed heavy equipment to clear From A1 After 14 hours of plowing the county plows were called in for the night to give drivers some rest before heading back out in the morning. Roads remained closed throughout the night until the snow plows were able to clear the roads. “As of this morning (Monday) most roads are passable with the exception of Ill. 64 and U.S. 52. west of Ill. 26,” VanVickle said. “IDOT is working with a blower to clear those areas.” The Illinois Department of Transportation had a large truck with an two-chute snowblower eating through the large drifts throughout Monday. IDOT reported U.S. 52 was closed from Brookville (Ill. 64) to Il. 26 due to drifts and cars blocking plows. Ogle County Engineer Curtis Cook said his drivers were out at 4 a.m. to begin the process of clearing the roads from the overnight drifts. “It took a lot of hours to get the roads open,” he said. “It took 2 hours for our plow to get to Polo.” Drifting on Pines Road near Polo was deep and was going to require extra work to get the road back open to two lanes.
“The wind was bad and caused drifting in the open areas,” Cook said. Fortunately for plow drivers the storm occurred on a weekend unlike the blizzard in 2011 which was on a Monday and Tuesday. Coincidently, this storm occurred on the anniversary of that storm. “Any time we have light traffic it helps a tremendous amount,” Cook said. “Snowing and blowing means you can not see the roads even in a snow plow.” Cook said his drivers had one priority Monday morning. “We were going to safely get the roads open,” he said. “Once the roads are open we will widen the roads and get salt spread.” The final part of clearing Dalton McCammon, age 8, Oregon, and a friend walk back up the sledding hill at Oregon Park West while being framed by the art statue Solar Reef on Monday afternoon. Photo by Earleen Hinton the snow is to push the snow back and widen the shoulders. This occurs in the days following a storm. Cook said with the light weather in December and January, the salt supplies for the county are excellent. VanVickle said his agency reported three accidents with injuries and 14 accidents with no injuries during the storm. He said 109 vehicles were reported in the ditch.
Pam Lotz, Oregon, heads down the sledding hill at Oregon Park West as her son, Eli, watches from below. About a foot of snow fell across Ogle County Sunday and Monday making perfect conditions for sledding. Photo by Earleen Hinton
The Ogle County Highway Department was out for 14 hours on Sunday and went back out early Monday morning to open the roads. Here, River Road near the entrance of Lowden State Park has been plowed to allow motorists to get through. The highway department will be out throughout the day working on the county roads to continue to improve the road conditions. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Cody Stone, age 9, Oregon, smiles as he clears snow with a snow student Anton Aba-Varela shovel their driveway on S. Third Street. Photo by Earleen Hinton blower Monday morning. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Damian Jacbonson, age 14, was busy shoveling the sidewalk in front of his home on Sixth Street.
Polo resident Shannon Day shovels snow from around his car trying to get it free from where he got stuck on Ill. 26 Sunday evening. Photo by Chris Johnson
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A large IDOT snowblower is driven along US 52 Monday morning to clear the road. Photo courtesy of Steve Beltran
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Apply now for a Solid Waste Management grant Municipalities, businesses and schools eligible By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is announcing the first round of Waste Reduction/ Recycling Grants for 2015. The grants of up to $2,000 are available to Ogle County businesses, schools, municipalities, churches, scout groups, and non-profit
organizations wishing to establish or improve on waste reduction and recycling programs and services. Applicants must provide a 20 percent match of the total project cost and the deadlines for applications are March 6, May 8, July 10, or Sept. 3, while funds are available. Based on results from the most recent county recycling survey, Ogle County recycled approximately 28 percent of waste generated. This is a good starting point, but more can be done to reduce waste and recycle more in Ogle County. A recycling grant can help. The application for the grant is simple and flexible.
For more information or to request an application, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org. Businesses could use grant funds to help purchase waste reduction and recycling materials and equipment such as collection bins, carts, balers, storage containers, reusable packaging systems, sustainable food packaging, or educational materials that help promote recycling and waste reduction in the workplace. Schools may seek funds for special projects that will further a student’s
understanding of how to reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill. The requests may be for materials and equipment, such as recycling bins/carts, videos, books, worm bins, composters, or a dishwasher so disposable plastic ware and Styrofoam trays can be replaced with reusable silverware and plastic trays. Municipalities seeking to improve curbside, multifamily, or commercial
recycling are encouraged to apply, as well as park districts looking to provide recycling opportunities for park users. These examples are not all inclusive and applicants are encouraged to find new and innovative ways to reduce the amount of waste and increase what is recycled. The grants may not be used for ongoing expenses, such as staffing, collection, and hauling costs. Priority will be given to new applicants. All applications received will be reviewed by OCSWMD staff and the Ogle County Board Solid Waste Committee.
Grants will be evaluated on the following criteria: management ability, project quality, project impact, realistic goals and expectations, accuracy of application, educational potential, use of recycled content product when available, potential for waste stream diversion, and future continuity of the project. The first deadline is March 6, and applications will be reviewed, scored, and acted on by the Solid Waste Committee by mid-March. For more information or to request an application, call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.
6:58 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Kerce was transported to the Ogle County jail.
listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Jan. 19 through Feb. 1. Jan. 19 Marisol Sanchez-Molina, 31, Dixon, was issued a citation at 7:36 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the Fourth and Washington intersection. Kelli Scruggs, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 11:24 p.m. on a Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Scruggs was transported to the Ogle County jail. Jan. 20 Jennifer A. Leather, 44, Oregon, was issued a citation for passing a school bus while loading or unloading. This violation occurred on Jan. 14 at 8:04 a.m. in the
200 block of S. 10th Street. Oregon police had asked for citizen help in identifying a possible vehicle involved in a hit and run that was reported on Jan. 10. This incident occurred on private property, in the parking lot located at 301 S. 10th Street, where the offending vehicle and driver were observed and identified as James A. Porter, 32, Oregon, who was driving a 1995 GMC and struck the 2001 Honda belonging to Judy A. Pilsner. Jan. 22 Debra S. Bronstein, 56, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 5:11 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the 10th and Washington Street intersection.
Jan. 24 At 4:45 p.m., police responded to a disturbance at 406 S. Third Street resulting in issuing a complaint/ notice to appear to Heather M. Phillips, 20, Oregon, for violating the noise ordinance. Phillips is scheduled to appear at a later date. Jan. 25 Katie A. Barrett, 25, Rockford, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. on two outstanding warrants, one from Ogle County for failure to appear and one from Lee County for contempt of court. Barrett was transported to the Ogle County jail. Jeremy T. Izer, 23, Oregon, was arrested at 1:22 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for delivery of alcohol to a minor. Izer was transported to the Ogle
County jail. Jan. 26 Connie F. Hermes, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 2:01 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Hermes was also issued a citation for speeding—50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Hermes was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street. Jan. 27 At 6:30 p.m., police responded to a disturbance at 330 Lover’s Lane resulting in the arrest of Michelle C. Kelley, 50, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Kelley was transported to the Ogle County jail. Jan. 31 Anthony A. Kerce, 36, Oregon, was arrested at
Feb. 1 Eric E. Bryant, 31, Oregon, was arrested at 2:44 a.m. for domestic battery. Bryant was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 11:05 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at 320 Lover’s Lane involving a 2011 Dodge driven by Jason M. Benyo, 26, Dixon, and a 2001 Honda driven by Brandon T. Gecan, 30, Oregon. No citations were issued. Twenty-four parking tickets and 18 verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 19 through Feb. 1.
General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 19 through Feb. 1 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ........... 8 Citizen Complaints .....20 Juvenile Complaints .... 3 Animal Complaints ..... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ....................... 8 Vehicle/Building Lockout........................ 8 Domestic...................... 2 Ambulance/Other Department Assist ....... 6 Alarm Response Open Door/Window .... 6 911 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines ................. 6 Traffic Stops .............. 26
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Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.
pending a Jan. 28 court appearance.
Jan. 27 Gary L. Adams, 54, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Adams’s bond was set at $1,649 pending a Jan. 28 court appearance.
Jan. 29 Stan Smith, 31, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Smith appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and will appear in court at a later date.
Jesse G. Owens, 32, Spartenburg, SC, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. His bond was set at $10,000 pending a Jan. 28 court appearance.
Dominick Wolfe, 25, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Wolfe’s bond was set at $5,000 pending a Jan. 30 court date.
Laurel E. Childers, 46, Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Childers appeared in court and was released on a recognizance bond after posting $150. Childers is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 23.
Joshua S. Bicknese, 22, Mt. Morris, was arrested at approximate 8:05 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Bicknese was arrested after deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 7000 block of S. Ridge Road.
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Brian L. Albee, 28, Amboy, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. He remained in the Ogle County Jail in lieu of $15,000 pending a Feb. 2 court appearance. Kelsey J. Beck, 25, Dixon, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $371 pending a Feb. 2 court appearance. Melissa K. Burns, 33, Oregon, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Burns was released on a $3,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 23. Cory G. Collins, 23, Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $1,645 pending a Feb. 2 court appearance. Jan. 31 At approximately 11:09 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 9,000 block of North Baileyville Road. After an investigation
Marcus Gunn, 23, Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Gunn was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Anthony A. Kerce, 36, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. His bond was set at $3,000 pending a Feb. 2 court appearance. At 9:10 p.m., deputies and the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on Ill. 64 near Mulford Road. An investigation revealed that Brittany Thomas, 20, Marengo, was eastbound and lost control of her Scion on the snow-covered roadway and overturned after skidding off the roadway. Thomas did not appear to be injured, but was transported by LSR Ambulance to Rochelle Hospital as a precaution. The crash remains under investigation. At approximately 6:43 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 9000 block of N. Kennedy
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Hill Road. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle, Robert A. Johnson Jr., 20, Rockford, was driving southbound on Kennedy Hill Road at which time the vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in the west ditch. Johnson was transported to Swedish American Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He was also arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cannabis. He was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage. Feb. 1 At about 1:29 p.m. deputies, along with Rochelle, Creston, and Malta Fire departments responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries at Ill. 38 and Mulford Road. Upon completing an investigation into the incident it was determined that Andrew Smith, 24, Rochelle, was westbound on Ill. 38 in a black 2009 Chevy Aveo, when he lost control of the vehicle in
near blizzard conditions and spun unto the eastbound lane where Smith struck Delbert Isham, 45, DeKalb, who was driving a 2007 Dodge Nitro. Isham and his passenger refused medical treatment at the scene. Smith and a front seat passenger were transported to Rochelle Hospital for nonlife threatening injuries. A six-year-old child was a backseat passenger and was uninjured. No citations were issued. Feb. 2 At approximately 5:45 a.m., deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a rural Mt. Morris residence. Cody R. Mon, 24, Mt. Morris, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer. Mon will appear in Ogle County Circuit Court at a later date. Matthew B. Thomas, 18. Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Thomas’ full cash bond was set at $1,392 full cash for bond pending a Feb. 2 court appearance.
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IEMA urges residents to prepare for earthquakes North America hit with large quakes 1811-12
between December 1811 and February 1812, including parts of southern Illinois. The strongest earthquakes in this series were estimated to be around magnitude 8.0, and were felt as far away as the East Coast. Today, this multi-state region is heavily populated and highly developed.
Some of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in North America rocked the mostly rural Central U.S.
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Obituaries Harlan J. Alderks Harlan J. Alderks, 76, Forreston, died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. He worked with both his father and Farmer’s Lumber as a carpenter for many years. Harlan was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Rochelle, the son of Harm and Mary (Yardley)
Leo Barney Jr. Leo Barney Jr., 84, Leaf River, died from heart complications on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Leo was born July 1, 1930 in Tomahawk, Wis., the son of Leo and Alma (Kluckman) Barney Sr. He married Katherine Robinson on July 5, 1958 in Rockford. Leo was a proud member of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed
Alderks. He married Mary Suter on Feb. 21, 1959 in Franklin Grove. She preceded him in death in 2005. Survivors include daughters, Dawn (David) Fitzgerald,Polo, Harlene Alderks, Polo, stepdaughters Judy (Russell) Castle, Dixon, and Joanne (Jerry) Hitchcock, Oregon;
son, Kevin (Dione) Alderks, Baileyville, step-son, Mike (Sylvia) Gilroy, Dixon; sister, Mary Goerks, Oregon; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 13 stepgrandchildren, 20 step-greatgrandchildren, two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters, Kimberly Alderks and Lavona Crossen;
snowmobiling, boating, shooting sports, travelling, spending time with his family, time at the lake, and gambling. Leo retired from Southern Imperial after 35-plus years, and he also worked for Leaf River Valley Telephone Company. He started the first laundromat in Leaf River. Leo is survived by his wife, Katherine Barney, Leaf River; son, Eugene Barney, Rockford; daughter, Diane Barney, Dodgeville, Wis.; two grandchildren, Ashli Barney, Sycamore, and
Colton Barney, Schaumburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, David. Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E.Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Frank Lay officiating. Burial was schedule at Willwood Cemetery, Rockford. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to Boy Scouts of America Blackhawk Area Council and Wounded Warriors.
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step-son, Jesse Gilroy; sister, Lavona Bishop. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 5 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. The service will follow at 10 a.m. with burial at White Rock Cemetery, Kings. To send condolences visit http://www. polofamilyfuneralhom.com.
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, and the price of the transfer.
at the Village of Progress in Oregon for many years and later at Terry Mitchell Insurance in Rockford. She enjoyed her family and especially loved following the activities of her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons, Steve (Shirley), Chana, Scott, Polo, and Joe, LaSalle; grandchildren, Tanya, Mike, Jesse, Jeremiah, and Timothy; and greatgrandchild, Jayce. She was preceded in death
by her parents; her daughter, Janie Kay; and sister, Yvonne Meier. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service, at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. Rev. David Rogula will officiate. Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery, Kings. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
O’Keefe, Victoria Elizabeth, Christina Alaine, and Emily Jean Tudor. He was preceded in death by his parents, John James and Irene Josephine (Schwartz) Tudor; his siblings, Rita Jean (George) Dilloo and John Edward (Denise) Tudor; and his grandchildren, Jason Bryce and Michelle Marie Tudor. Robert attended and graduated (1946) from St. Attracta’s Parish Elementary School and attended and graduated (1950) from St. Ignatius College Prep High School, Chicago. He received his bachelor of science degree in education from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in August of 1954 and his master’s in education from Northern Illinois University in August of 1957.
He served in the Army of the United States from 1955 to 1957. An Honorary Life and Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Robert was grand knight of Cardinal Council, 1691, Cicero, from 1979-1981. He was a charter member (2001) of St. Wendelin Council, 12841, Shannon. He served as financial secretary of St. Wendelin Council from 2003 to 2007. Robert and Lorraine were active in Kiwanis for several years; he was a past Lt. Governor of both Division 5 and 13. Lorraine served as a Lt. Governor of Division 13. Robert was a member of the American Legion and past member of the Lions Club of Forreston. Robert joined the staff at Morton High School and
Junior College, Cicero, in 1957. He retired from J. Sterling Morton High School in 1991. During his years at Morton, he served as an English teacher and as Director of Community and Media Services. The latter included public relations, community use of school and facilities, libraries and audio visual services, and the bilingual program. He was a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed. A memorial mass will be held this spring at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church, Shannon. A memorial fund has been established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with his family at www.hermannfuneralhome. com.
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the ground shaking. The phrase prompts people to “Drop” down to the floor, take “Cover” under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture, and “Hold On” to the furniture item and be prepared to move with it until the shaking ends. There are several steps people can take to help prevent injuries and property damage at home, including: · Strapping water heaters and large appliances to wall studs · Anchoring overhead light fixtures · Fastening shelves to wall studs and securing cabinet doors with latches · Learning how to shut off gas, water and electricity in case the lines are damaged For additional earthquake preparedness information, visit www.Ready.Illinois. gov.
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J. Elaine Pumfrey, 78, a longtime Chana resident, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at Heritage Health Center, in Peru. She was born Aug. 20, 1936 in Daysville, the daughter of Gordon and Goldie (Gilroy) Suter. She grew up in Honey Creek and lived in Chana most of her life. Elaine was a member of Chana United Methodist Church and was a secretary
Robert Jude Michael Tudor, 83, Forreston, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. He was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Chicago, on Nov. 14, 1931. He was raised in Cicero and was a loving husband to Lorraine Aileen (Lawson) since June 12, 1954. He was a loving and proud father of Robert Jude II (Linda) Tudor, John Edwin (Dennis Artman) Tudor, Catherine Aileen (Thomas) O’Keefe, Edward Arthur (Mary) Tudor, and James Charles (Rebecca) Tudor. He was a devoted grandfather to Jason Bryce (deceased) and Michelle Marie (deceased) Tudor, Jackson Francis and Carter William Rowland, Kaitlyn Aileen and Thomas James
closures and disruptions to deliveries of essential supplies would significantly impact the lives of most Illinoisans. Recognizing this serious risk, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “Southern Illinois is adjacent to two earthquake zones, so the risk of a major earthquake is very real,” said IEMA Acting Director Joe Klinger. “We can’t predict when the next devastating earthquake will occur, but we can help people learn how to protect themselves and reduce damage to their homes.” Klinger said people need to remember to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” when they feel
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Jan. 23 Jacob S. Dickerhoff, and Nicholette M. Dickerhoff, warranty deed to Robert P. Sobucki, Jr., and Kathleen F. Sobucki, 8632 N. Sunset Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $139,000. Roberta McKiski, warranty deed to Jennifer M. Knepler, 222 W. Main St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $50,000. James Vanderkolk, quit claim deed to Dawn Vanderkolk, property in Oregon-Nashua Township, no address given. Gene Miller, warranty deed to Bonnie Cescolini and Sergio Cescolini, 701 Town Line Rd., Leaf River, Rockvale Township, $824,000. Clarence W. Wilson and Kathaleen Wilson, quit claim deed to Keith E. Wilson, trustee, Diane M. Spisak, and Oregon Family Home trust, 997 W. Ill. 64, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. Ralph Petersen and Ruth Petersen, quit claim deed to Gary Petersen and Dawn H. Petersen, Lots 40 and 39, New Landing, Taylor Township. Jan. 26 Ogle County Sheriff, Cheryl L. Aken and Shawn M. Aken, sheriff’s deed to Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, 1105 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $55,283. Larry Watson and Judy Watson, warranty deed to Scott Watson and Patricia Watson, 3707 E. Oak Grove Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $105,000.
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Jan. 28 Raymond E. Devore and Pamela J. Devore, warranty deed to Carolyn Welsh and Donald Welsh, 213 W. First St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $135,000. Clevie J. Carter, warranty deed to Rosemary P. Hyle and Pam A. Hyle, 761 N. Fieldcrest, Byron, Byron Township, $150,000. Estate of George Hallman and Janet R. Hallman, guardian, warranty deed to David G. Poole, Linda S. Poole, and Keith R. Poole, property on Freeport Road, no address given, Polo, Buffalo Township, $297,755. Linda L. Summers and John V. Ehmen, Jr., warranty deed to Linda L. Summers, property in Oregon, no address given, OregonNashua Township. Jan. 29 Tara J. King and Edward L. King, warranty deed to Daniel J. Wolf, 302 W. Roosevelt Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $90,000.
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.
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Jan. 27 Rebecca L. Beach, warranty deed to Jacob Hobby and Logan D. Hobby, 18219 E. Telephone Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $100,000. Lance Headon and Cassandra Headon, warranty deed to Hilary A. Bell, 400 S. Kaye Lane, Creston, Dement Township, $170,000. Heirs of Jimmie D. Ruth, quit claim deed Anthony D. Ruth, Lisa Reber, Stephanie M. Watson, and Ronda Steffan, 3078 Silver Ridge Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township. Kathleen A. Forristal, warranty deed to Joseph W. Dettloff, 208 N. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $57,600. Ryan G. McGee and Connie R. McGee, warranty deed to Irma L. Rains and Steve Rains, 5181 Ashelford Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $230,000.
Brian E. Gittelson, 50, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper passing on shoulder, charges dismissed per state motion; failure to reduce speed and not driving on right side of road, found not guilty, Jan. 29, 2015 (Aug. 24, 2014). Cheyenne N. Owens, 18, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed driver, and expired registration, Jan. 26, 2015 (Oct. 23, 2014), all
charges dismissed per state motion. MIchael J. Pendergrass, 36, Byron, driving on suspended license, carry/ display license/permit, Jan. 26, 2015 (Nov. 29, 2014), $519 I-bond/recog. Ruben Perez Morales, 26, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, unlicensed driver, both charges dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, (Jan. 28, 2015 (Dec. 3, 2014), $120. Amanda M. Gore, 27, Byron, expired registration, dismissed per state motion; driving on suspended license, Jan. 26, 2015 (Dec. 6, 2014), $664 I-bond/recog. Sophia Diaz Ruiz, 17, Byron, GDL under 18/one passenger under 20, Jan. 26, 2015 (Dec. 13, 2014), $179. Turn to B7
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age or city for the defendants listed this week.) Jan. 26 Lorenzo Allen, driving while license suspended, pretrial conference Feb. 9. Mikayla Cox, driving while license suspended, jury status call Feb. 23. Lyndon Farm, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury
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From B6 Renee D. Paul, 39, Polo, expired registration, Jan. 26, 2015 (Dec. 19, 2014), $120. Herbierto Santiago, 57, Byron, operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, Jan. 26, 2015 (Dec. 20, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Griffin M. Cann, 26, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 28, 2015 (Dec. 27, 2014), $120. Matt P. Hubbell, 20, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; disregarding stop sign, Jan. 28, 2015 (Dec. 27, 2014),
$296. Lewi Glenis, 45, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 26, 2015 (Dec. 29, 2014), $175. Emily M. Beck, 26, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic control device, Jan. 27, 2015 (Dec. 29, 2014), $120. Estil L. Lipps, 70, Byron, use of electronic communication device, Jan. 26, 2015 (Jan. 8, 2015), $120. Jennifer L. Jones, 41, Chana, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 27, 2015 (Jan. 2, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Jennifer L. Zitkus, 43,
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Monroe Center, failure to reduce speed, Jan. 26, 2015 (Jan. 1, 2015), $120. Shay A. Bubnack, 24, Stillman Valley, expired registration, Jan. 29, 2015 (Jan. 1, 2015), $120. Elaine M. Arand, 57, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 27, 2015 (Jan. 15, 2015), $175. Timothy R. Borgmann, 31, Byron, expired registration, Jan. 26, 2015 (Jan. 15, 2015), dismissed per state motion.
Dustin Hutcherson, burglary, jury status call Feb. 23. Steve Irvin, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing Feb. 13. Michael Malone, aggravated domestic battery, status Feb. 6. Nicholas Meinheit, driving revoked, status Feb. 6. April Miskell, residential burglary, status Feb. 23. Jennifer Oncken, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Feb. 23. Toni Rhodes, aggravated DUI, jury status call Feb. 23. James Rossi, aggravated battery, jury status call Feb. 23. Raye Salisbury, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 9.
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Commonly known as 5338 ASPEN COURT, Byron, IL 61010 Property Index No. 10-04-126-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $186,534.11. 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 on residential real estate 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 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). 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES , 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 14IL00017-1. Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Pennymac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Marty Boyd; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rosella M. Henry; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00115 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rosella M. Henry, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 15 AS DESIGNATED ON CROSS CREEK PLAT NUMBER 1 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN PLAT D, FILE 37 IN THE CITY OF MOUNT MORRIS, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 620 Cranbrook Lane, Mount Morris, IL 61054 and which said Mortgage was made by: Rosella M. Henry executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0803247; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634
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CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-19386 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2015
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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.
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 11/21/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN JOHNSON'S SUBDIVISION IN THE VILLAGE OF STILLMAN VALLEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 37, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 10-02-484-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 312 Pine Street Stillman Valley, IL 61084 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 twentyfour (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 14-14-14366. January 22, 29 & February 5 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs, NO. 14-CH-141 THAD E. ROSQUIST, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, THAD E. Rosquist, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS< UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot 5, EXCEPT the East 80 feet thereof, in Midway Addition to the Village of Mount Morris, in Ogle County, Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on December 26, 2014 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holder of record is THAT E. ROSQUIST. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty as follows: Lot 5, EXCEPT the East 80 feet thereof, in Midway Addition to the Village of Mount Morris, in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County, Illinois. 5. Common address of description of the location of real estate is as follows: 5 Emily Street, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Thad E. Rosquist B. Name of Mortgage: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: May 10, 2007 D. Date of Recording: May 25, 2007 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #0705411 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case on the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before Fecruary 13, 2015, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) Jan. 22, 29 & Feb. 5, 2015
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OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, f/k/a OLD SECOND BANK-KANE COUNTY Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN L. RUSSELL, LISA A. RUSSELL, TYLER RUSSELL, TANNER RUSSELL, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 15 CH 8 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, NonRecord Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 23, 2015 and is now pending. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. The name of the titleholders of record is Steven L. Russell. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Thirty-nine (39) in Mongan and Etnyre Subdivision in part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of section 33, Township 24 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 49 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County Illinois; situated in the Township of Rockvale, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Common Address: 1324 N. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N. No.: 09-33-476-002 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1324 N. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of Mortgagors: Steven L. Russell and Lisa A. Russell Name of Mortgagee: Old Second Bank-Kane County Date of Mortgage: April 16, 2004 Date of Recording: April 23, 2004 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: 0404700 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before the March 9, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. Circuit Clerk Kim M. Casey ARDC #6181726 HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street P.O. Box 589 Rockford, IL 61105 (815) 962-7071 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS 14 CH 00064 Bank of America, N.A PLAINTIFF Vs. Jamie G. Diehl; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 9/19/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 51 OF SUNSET HILL ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, BEING A PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID ADDITION RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 24 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-27-177-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 504 W. First Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 twentyfour (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 14-14-08743. January 22, 29 & February 5, 2015
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14 CH 00023 The First National Bank & Trust Company of Rochelle PLAINTIFF Vs. David R. Gossage; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 9/19/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWENTY-SIX (26) IN THE VILLAGE OF CRESTON, FORMERLY CALLED DEMENT; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
14 CH 00064 Bank of America, N.A PLAINTIFF Vs. Jamie G. Diehl; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 9/19/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 08-27-177-009 Improved with Residential
PIN 25-23-204-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 302 W. Cederholm Street Creston, IL 60113 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 14-14-03932. I642008 January 29, February 5 & 12, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS 14 CH 00023 The First National Bank & Trust Company of Rochelle PLAINTIFF Vs. David R. Gossage; et. al. DEFENDANTS 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 9/19/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 25-23-204-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 302 W. Cederholm Street Creston, IL 60113 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).
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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 14-14-03932. I642008 January 29, February 5, 12, 2015
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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 504 W. First Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1408743. January 22, 29 & February 5, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS 14 CH 00084 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Corey E. Zandonai; et. al. DEFENDANTS. 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 11/21/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/6/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 10-02-484-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 312 Pine Street Stillman Valley, IL 61084 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) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1414366. January 22, 29 & February 5 2015
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EARL L. CLINE, Deceased NO. 2015-P-2 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Earl L. Cline. Letters of office were issued on January 9, 2015, to Valerie D. Govekar, 6508 N. Deer Path Road, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 15th day of January, 2015. VALERIE D. GOVEKAR, Independent Executor For the Estate of EARL L. CLINE, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC. PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; JONATHAN C PALLASCH; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DENNIS RILEY, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 111 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF SEMINARY SQUARE ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 207 AS DOCUMENT NO. 76289, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 and which said Mortgage was made by, JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH DECEASED; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 0408274; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before March 9, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2015
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.MARY K. HOLDER, et al Defendant 14 CH 33 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on February 20, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5338 ASPEN COURT, Byron, IL 61010 Property Index No. 10-04-126-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $186,534.11. 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 on residential real estate 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 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). 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES , 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 14IL00017-1. Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2015
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SCHOOL DISTRICT SECRETARY The Erie School District has an opening for the District Secretary. Previous office experience, additional education, excellent communication, organization, technology, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills preferred. Salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus benefits. Start date will be approximately March 1, 2015. Send letter of interest and resume to: Brad Cox, Superintendent, Erie CUSD #1, 520 5th Avenue, Erie, IL 61250 by Thursday, February 12, 2015. EOE W-S Industrial Services, Inc. Is currently hiring operalaborers, tors, and CDL drivers. We provide a wide range of services to electrical power plants, refineries, ethanol plants, water treatment plants and industrial facilities. Will train but prefer experience in industrial/environmental cleaning. Ideal candidate is able to travel, must pass drug test, physical exam and background check. WSI offers competitive pay, per diem and excellent benefits! Apply in person at: 1517 S. 19th St, Clinton IA 52732. For more information visit WS-Hiring.com
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Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday, April 4, 2015 Call by March 16 with your sale bill listings! Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email—slpaspolo@gmail.com * Fax—815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120
Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm
PUBLIC AUCTION WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2015 WHERE: Rt. 38 and Gurler Rd., 1 mile east of Ashton, and 6 miles west of Rochelle, Illinois. 2153 Gurler Rd., Ashton, IL 61006 (old McKnight auto sales building - HEATED) TIME: 10 A.M. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This auction is comprised primarily of antiques, guns and coins. You must have a valid FOID card to purchase a gun. Guns will be held for 48 hours to determine eligibility and picked up any time after that specified time. We also have one antique automobile at this sale. Coins are a part of this sale but on February 14, 2015 we will have another sale of coins at this same location as there are too many to do at one sale. Thank you for your participation. ANTIQUES: Butter churn and well pump (made in Rockford), 2 garden cultivators, 2 steamer trucks, copper fire extinguisher, 20 plus antique lanterns (some railroad), cruet set, old dishes, old pictures, Elgin pocket watches, Bolo ties, milk cans, caster wagon, sewing cabinet, cast iron seats (2 Buckeye, 2 Rock Island Plow Co.), 1 John Deere & misc. steel seats, 4 old high back chairs and kids chairs, antique rockers, 2 piece corner cabinet with hand forged hinges, 2 old blanket trunks, records, photo equipment, 2 spinning wheels and wool combing machines, old dresser- pie cabinet, hand forged lamps, old glassware and soft goods, Mason wrist watch, sports cards, Zippo lighters, Westclox alarm clock, 2 NY standard pocket watches, Heyworth 17 jewel pocket watch, silver dollar watch, rings (10k, and 2- 14K gold), misc. rings and pocket knives, 4 Elvis music box McCormick decanters, porky pig cookie jar ( 1947), coffee grinder (salesman sample) gold dishes with asst serving pieces, Carnival glass bowl and cups (iris pattern), Rosevelt cup (1955 from New Orleans), 5 C-I large mugs, C I lamps, C I dish set, old iron bean pot and 1970 300 Mercedes V8-3.5 liter 4 door with sunroof.
FARMLAND, HOUSE & BUILDINGS ESTATE AUCTION Monday, March 16th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 OPEN TENANCY FOR 2015 CROP YEAR
240 Acres +/- in Sections 19, 20 & 29 of Palmyra Twp. in Lee County, IL Selling in 5 tracts Survey Available Day of Sale Tract 1: 80 Acres +/Tract 2: 125 Acres +/Tract 3: 25 Acres +/-
Open house Saturday, February 21st 1-3 P.M.
Tract 4: 2 Acres +/- with house & garage 2055 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL Tract 5: 3 Acres +/- with house, garage, outbuildings & bin 2037 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL
For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com
Owner, Straw Farm Trust
to settle estate of Ruth Straw Trustee, Paul Elsen Sr. Estate Attorney, Larry Johnson 815-625-8200 For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-4120
WANTED CONSIGNMENTS FOR 31ST ANNUAL
LELAND LIONS CLUB B FARM MACHINERY AUCTION
TRUCKS, CARS, LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT,, T TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS FARM ITEMS www.lelandlionsclub.com
SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Consignments now being accepted for listing and advertising by calling one of the committee members listed below. Items must be listed by February 27 to be properly advertised. Further items will be welcome for consignment until 5:00 p.m. Thursday before sale. Accepting consignments Saturday, March 14 Thursday, March 19. No consignment deliveries accepted after March 19. All items must be saleable. 1 Piece or a Full Line - Multi-State Buyers & Advertising Donated items will also be Welcome and Appreciated * NO FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES * RACK ITEMS MUST BE FARM RELATED ITEMS ONLY!! * LAWN & GARDEN ITEMS MUST RUN * NO PICKUP BED LINERS OR FIBERGLASS TOPPERS!! * NO UNSEALED LIQUIDS!!
AUCTION RATE PER CONSIGNER All individual items (except rack items) $24 or less will be a donation to the Lions Club. $2001 and over 6% $25 - $100 - 20% or maximum $400 per item $101 to $500 - 15% $501 to $2000 - 10% No Sales: 2% Min $20, Max. $100 per item $40 surcharge per rack $15.00 PER TIRE Drop-Off Fee (Duals Excluded) Titled Vehicles – Commission or Buy Back – Min. $100 NO TITLE - NO SALE SALE COMMITTEE Rick Hecathorn . . . . .815-405-9248 Jim Elliott . . . . . . . . . .815-343-2527 Ron Johnson . . . . . . .815-228-2198 Eric Danielson . . . . . .815-621-9765 Randy Johnson . . . . .815-830-0820 Duane Rickert . . . . . .815-495-9248 Brent Dannenberg . .815-228-5629 Matt Blocker. . . . . . . .630-417-2745 Nate Gudmunson . . .815-970-0001 Brad Riskedal. . . . . . .815-735-4259 Email consignments to rjbj58@kwisp.com Fax consignments to (815) 498-2570 Consignments Listed By February 27 Will Appear on Sale Bill. “WHERE REAL BUYERS MEET REAL SELLERS”
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COINS: 5-2000 24K Gold plated proof sets, $1.00, $2.00, $5.00 silver certificates, Susan B. dollars, Morgan silver dollars, Ike silver dollars, misc. pennies in rolls and in boxes, $10.00 (series of 1929 Batavia bank). GUNS: Mossburg (Ducks Unlimited anniversary 12 gage pump), Hiawatha model 587, 22cal semi automatic, Savage 110-E scope 3x12x40, 30-06, Marlin (model 39-A lever action 22 cal), Winchester mod 1897 12 gage pump, Remington sports master mod 48, 20 gage auto, Winchester mod 12 16 gage pump scope 2.5x20, Remington viper mod 522, 22 cal auto, Remington Mohawk, mod 66 22 cal auto, Remington sportmaster, mod 512-22 cal bolt action, Stevens mod 15A single shot, Air rifle 177 cal pistols, Hi standard sport King SK100 22 cal auto, Ruger Mark II, 22 cal auto H&R sportsman double action 9 shot 22 cal, Virginian 22 cal stainless convertible 22 mag, Revelation 22 cal, model 76, 9 shot double action, Ruger 22 cal single stx mag. Stainless, Ruger vaquero 44-40 cal stainless S. action, Virginian Dragoon S. action 44 magnum, 22 amo (several bricks), 12 gage amo- several boxes, 38 special amo (assortment) and other calibers
REMMER SCHUETZ AUCTION SERVICE ASHTON, IL LICENSE #041000247 PHONE: 847-878-1491 TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Neither Remmer Schuetz Auction Service nor any of its employees are responsible for accidents or for any merchandise left unattended once it has been sold. FOOD SERVICE BY CLIFFS DONUTS AND MORE NO BUYERS PREMIUM
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Loaded, Like New
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Leather, DVD, 3 to Choose
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Low Miles, Great MPG
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V-6, 3rd Seat, Only 11,000 Miles
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14 BUICK REGAL
Loaded, Only 15,000 Miles
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After coming from a previous dealer, we were right away impressed with the quality of cars and variety at Majeski Motors. It was a joy to work with 1 individual through our whole selling process, and not be juggled around from office to office. We have been buying cars for over 65 years and have never had a more enjoyable experience. Jim & Adrian L - Walnut, IL We really enjoyed working with Brent. He did not rush our decisions, or push us into buying something we didn’t want. Their friendliness & service while we waited was over the top! This is the 2nd car our family has purchased in the last year with the same great results. We will definitely be back for all of our future cars. Josella D. - Milledgeville, IL
Majeski Motors is a great place to buy a car. The staff was welcoming and everything was very authentic. Majeski and staff are AWESOME!! Tina - Chicago, IL
This dealer went above and beyond. Absolutely amazing customer service and an excellent selection of quality cars.This is my 2nd purchase from Majeski and I will be coming back. Robert - Sterling, IL After viewing the website & driving 2+ hours, I was not disappointed with the vehicle quality and selection as well as the friendly staff. Vince - Tinley Park, IL *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^With approved credit. Photos for illustration only.