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Regional Loss

Third Place

The Cardinals season ended Tuesday night 62-42 against Wethersfield. B1

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Polo-Forreston’s Ethan Cain finished third in state. B1

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Polo Fire Dept. asking for more taxes in March

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Polo Fire District will ask residents next month for more money to operate both the fire and ambulance services.

Fire district board vice president Mark Bergstrom said Friday that two referenda will be on the March 15 primary ballot.

One asks for a property tax increase from 30 to 40 cents per $100 equalized assessed valuation (EAV) for fire department, and the other asks for the same amount for the ambulance service.

That means for a house valued at $150,000, the real estate taxes will increase a total of approximately $100, excluding exemptions, if both measures get the nod from voters.

Fire district officials will hold a public meeting to answer questions on Monday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at the fire station, 206 S. Franklin Ave. Bergstrom said the fire board decided to seek the referenda due to the increasing costs for both services.

“Our operations every year from ATS are going up,” he said.

The district contracts with ATS Medical Services, Loves Park, to provide emergency medical technicians around the clock.

The state budget crisis has made the situation more difficult, Bergstrom said, because Medicaid and Medicare payments

to transport patients have stopped.

“Sometimes it’s also hard to collect if the patient has no insurance,” he said “We haven’t increased ambulance rates since ATS took over.”

When the contract with ATS began in 2009, the annual cost to the district was $288,267. The cost for 2016 will be $327,000 with annual increases projected after that.

The contract year begins May 1.

The ambulance service averages at least 30 calls per month.

Fire operations costs, such as insurance, are also going up, Bergstrom said.

Although the district has no immediate equipment needs, he said the board is trying to plan ahead.

“The price of the equipment has gone up so much,” he said. “The next time we go to get a firetruck, it’s probably going to be a million dollars.”

The reason for asking for two increases, Bergstrom explained, is that fire and ambulance revenues cannot be mixed.

According to state law, funds levied for fire protection must be used solely for that purpose, and funds levied for the ambulance service must be spent for just that.

Bergstrom said voters approved a referendum several years ago for an increase of 30 to 40 cents for the ambulance service.

However, he said, that tax hike could not be put into effect because state law at that time did not allow it.

Cleaning Up A backhoe was at work Tuesday morning cleaning up the remains of the Stukenberg family’s barn, which was destroyed by a fire Dec. 28. The oldest part of the barn, at the corner of Main Street and Ill. 72 in Leaf River, was built in 1844. Photo by Vinde Wells

New ACE store opens in Oregon

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Despite a few last minute details, Oregon’s new hardware store is open.

“We’re ready for business!” store manager Scott Fauster said Tuesday afternoon as crews did some final set-up at the Ace Hardware store connected to Oregon Snyder Pharmacy at 201 N. Fourth St. “We’re in operation except for some fine-tuning as far as pricing and displays,” he said.

“We now have a full-service hardware store, a full-fledged

liquor store, and a pharmacy and gift shop.”

The hardware store features a full line of Stihl tools, Fauster said.

A grand opening is planned for April 15-17.

Kathy Heather was a longtime employee of Basler’s Ace Hardware on Pines Road, which closed in October of 2014, and is now working the aisles in the new store, owned

by Tom Felker.

She said she’s glad to see her former customers coming in.

“It’s good to see the old familiar faces again,” Heather

said. “It’s good to be home again.”

Felker started work last year on a 75x130 foot addition on the north side of his pharmacy.

The pharmacy and gift store moved into the addition several weeks ago, while work continued on the older portion of the building to transform it into a state-ofthe-art Ace store.

The liquor department was added in the new part of the store.

Felker purchased a house at 206 N. Third St., northeast of the pharmacy, last year and

tore it down to make room to expand his building and allow for more parking and a loading dock.

He purchased the former Bemis Ford building and parking area across the street last fall to enhance the hardware business.

Felker said Bemis property may be used for rental equipment associated with the Ace store, as well as pallet goods, such as mulch.

Felker also owns a pharmacy and grocery store in Byron, as well as pharmacies in Polo, Dixon, Winnebago, and Poplar Grove.

Forreston FFA Peterson, Nelson to shoot at state to hold annual Farm Toy Show

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com

The Forreston FFA Alumni will hold its 28th Annual Toy Show and Craft Fair on Saturday, March 12 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.

More than 50 farm toy and craft exhibitors will be at the event.

The Toy Show features toy tractors, farm equipment, memorabilia, and collectibles. Proceeds will support the Forreston High School agriculture and FFA programs.

The featured collectible tractor is the Oliver 1800 NF with New Idea Loader for $65 each.

The Craft Fair will have

a large number of vendors offering crafts, food, candles, and other items.

A raffle drawing will be held for $250 and $100 gift certificates at Eickman’s Processing, Seward, and a $50 gift card from Applebee’s. Raffle tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and 25 for $20.

A silent auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants do not need to be present to win.

Lunch will also be available featuring Eickman’s meats, and homemade desserts.

For more information go to www.forrestonffaalumni. org, Call Rick Garnhart for the Toy Show at 815-238-3044 or Cathy Kohlbauer for the Craft Fair at 815-275-6710.

Admission is $3 per person. Children age 5 and under are admitted free.

In This Week’s Edition...

Hours of practice have helped two Forreston athletes earn the right to represent their school during the IHSA Girls State Basketball Finals.

Junior Emma Nelson and senior Abby Peterson will represent the Lady Cardinals Thursday during the preliminary round of the annual three point showdown shooting competition.

Nelson has been assigned to group two and Peterson is in group four.

This means both athletes have a chance to advance in the competition.

They both advanced out of the sectional competition to qualify for state.

The Lady Cardinals lost to Durand in the regional final, but Peterson and Nelson have continued to represent the team in the three point competition.

“It is very cool for the

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Abby Peterson, left, and Emma Nelson of Forreston High School have advanced to the state finals of the Country Companies’ 3 point shooting contest. They will compete in the preliminary round on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Redbird Arena in Bloomington. Photo supplied

community, school, and team to be represented at the state tournament,” said Forreston Athletic Director Kyle Zick. “The girls are proud to represent their

Oregon Police, B4 Polo Library, A9 Public Voice, A4 Property Transfers, B4

school.”

Along with the two athletes from Forreston, the Northwest Upstate Illini has two other athletes remaining in the

Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Sports, B1-B2 State’s Attorney, B3

competition.

Skylar Culbertson of East Dubuque is in group four and Galena’s Sydney Schuler is in group one.

Deaths, B4 Guy J. “Bill” Lomax James T. “Doc” O’Connor

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District celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Week The Forrestville Valley School District celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Week Feb. 8-12.

The district honored the drivers with an appreciation breakfast and dinner.

Remembrances also came from the district PTO and Athletic Department.

Bus drivers for the district

are Clif Schoonhoven, Ken Zipse, Jim Hillman, Laura Hillman, Bob Fager, Donna Andrews, Mike Gaston, Marsha Birkholz, Diane Henneman, Jean Noonkesser, Don Lowan, Glenn Wichman, Joy Brown, Brent Smith, Dan Miller, Jeff Wubbena, and Chet Strehlow.

HCC looking to increase tuition rates next year Forrestville Valley School District bus drivers were honored during Bus Driver Appreciation Week. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Clif Schoonhoven, Ken Zipse, Jim Hillman, and Laura Hillman. Back row: Bob Fager, Donna Andrews, Mike Gaston, Marsha Birkholz, Diane Henneman, Jean Noonkesser, Don Lowan, Glenn Wichman, Joy Brown, Brent Smith, Dan Miller, Jeff Wubbena, and Chet Strehlow. Photo supplied

Antique appraisals return April 3 Roland and Doug Munda are no strangers to the Oregon area, as they have offered expert antique appraisals for the Woman’s Club Annual Antique Show at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon for the past 10 years.

This year they will be available on Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Roland was introduced to the world of antiques at an early age and in 1956 opened an antique store at his home in Freeport.

This progressed into his becoming an auctioneer in the 1960s.

His son, Doug, was surrounded by antiques and their history his entire life, and so it was only natural for him to join his father in the family auction business.

Munda Auctions operates at 1235 South Adams Avenue in Freeport and specialize in antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and general household items.

Weekly auctions provide live in-house and internet

bidding opportunities.

Join the fun and uncover Granddad’s old pocket watch, Mom’s favorite brooch, or that tin toy you played with as a child and bring it to be appraised April 3.

Allow plenty of time to enjoy the 52 antique dealers exhibiting their items for sale and don’t forget to enjoy lunch supplied by the Chana United Methodist Ladies.

Small treasures will be verbally appraised for $5

per item.

For a larger item, supply several photos. If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with Roland and Doug.

“This is the 11th year that Roland and Doug have provided their services for the show and our guests, and for this the Woman’s Club is grateful,” said Ron Bry, show organizer. “Join the fun, attend the show and bring an item to be appraised.”

Donkey basketball will help LFR New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy Dairyland Donkeyball Show on Wednesday, March 2 at the David L. Rahn Junior High School gymnasium.

The doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.

Advance tickets are on

sale now at the Mt. Morris Village Hall or by calling 815-973-4106.

Tickets are $6 each and kindergarten and under get in free.

Tickets will also be available the night of the game but will cost $8.

It’s basketball played on

real, live donkeys and will be wilder than any rodeo and funnier than any circus.

All local players will be riding, so come out and see them try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time.

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The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the first reading of a $5 per credit hour tuition increase beginning in fall during its Feb. 16 regular meeting.

This was the first of two readings required to set the new tuition rate.

If approved, in-district tuition would increase from $123 per credit hour to $128 per credit hour.

The senior citizen rate would increase from $92 to $96 per credit hour.

Out-of-district tuition will be set by a formula impacted by other community college tuition rates as they are established.

The increase is a direct result of the State of Illinois budget impasse, according to vice president of administrative services, Jill Janssen.

Highland has received no state funding for the current fiscal year and most indications are that the budget will not be passed by the state, leaving all community colleges and universities without state funding for the year.

For Highland, this is a

loss of about $1.5 million, which is 10 percent of the College’s operating budget.

There is no information about the state’s fiscal year 2017 budget at this point, however, most reports indicate that a budget may not be passed until after the November election.

“The college has taken steps to reduce expenses, such as limiting expenses to those that are deemed essential, reducing staffing, reducing employee benefits, and negotiating savings with vendors,” said Janssen.

“In any fiscal year, the recommendation for any tuition rate increase take into account affordability for students, Highland’s comparability to other colleges’ per credit hour tuition and fees, and Highland’s projected budget.”

Trustees discussed the option of revisiting tuition rates prior to the beginning of the spring 2017 semester registration period in September when more may be known about state funding.

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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.

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Mt. Morris looks to update village plan

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Mt. Morris Village Board approved spending $11,100 Tuesday on two projects relating to economic development.

The board gave the thumbs up to hiring Blackhawk Hills Regional Council to update the village’s Comprehensive Plan at a cost not to exceed $5,800.

A regional planning commission, Blackhawk Hills Regional Council provides resources for communities, counties, and other organizations in northwest Illinois on issues such as community and economic development, land use, and natural resource conservation.

It includes Ogle, Carroll, Lee, Whiteside, Stephenson and JoDaviess Counties.

The board discussed an outline about what would be included in the updated plan.

“When its done we will have all new books,” said Mt. Morris Plan Commission member Jerry Stauffer. “It will be almost like a new Comprehensive Plan.”

He said the current plan was created by MSA Professional Services, Galena, and adopted in 2007. It was updated once in 2009.

Board member Phil

Labash told Stauffer that only $3,000 is available in the Planning Commission’s current budget for the plan update, but said the remainder can be budgeted in the 2016-17 fiscal year which begins May 1.

Labash also asked if MSA was considered to do the update.

Stauffer said MSA’s cost was three times as much as Blackhawk Hills’.

Board member Jeff Pennington voiced concern over the plan being available to the public because the outline proposed including information about the village water system.

He said water system information should not be public because of possible terrorism.

“In my eyes it’s a matter of security,” he said.

Village attorney Rob LeSage said that while the Comprehensive Plan is public information, the water system does not have to be included.

The other project approved was a request from the Mt. Morris Economic Development Group (EDG) for $5,500 for expenses related to the Encore Event it will host April 7-9 at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center.

The money will come from the funds budgeted for economic development.

Dedicated Fans Even when the outlook of Tuesday’s game was bleak, the Forreston student section cheered the Cardinals when they made a basket. Photo by Chris Johnson

Chinese auction will be held March 19 The GFWC Polo Evening Women’s Club invites the public to its annual Chinese Auction and Spring Luncheon on Saturday, March 19 at the Polo Area Senior Center, 101

E. Mason St., Polo. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches by Celebrations, a salad, chips,

and dessert.

Auction tickets will be drawn about 1 p.m.

The cost is a donation of $8. Tickets can be purchased from any member.

For more information email mississippimud61064@ yahoo.com or call Karen at 815-973-1350, Mary at 815535-8704 or Adrianne at 815946-3587.

Summerhill Huskies club donated several blankets The Summerhill Huskies met on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting.

A county fundraiser was discussed and the club will be selling trash bags to help raise money for the 4-H ambassadors.

A game for the Penny Carnival was decided on. This year’s theme is Space.

The Carnival is on March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum. Please come help support the local

4-H clubs. Games are only 25 cents.

We talked about fair dates, livestock information, Science Siesta day, the Rockford Ice Hog 4-H day, and the Chicago Cub day.

Derek DeVries then had a fun game for us all to play.

Then we tied and put together six blankets to donate to children in need.

Our next meeting will be on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Forreston Library.

Alumni games in LR March 5 in the cafeteria.

The program to recognize the Class of 1966 will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone who is a graduate of the Class of 1966 and will be attending or, anyone willing to help with the event is asked to contact Linda Borneman at 815-938-2129 or lborneman@frontier.com.

Members of the Summerhill Huskies 4-H club made blankets for children in need. Pictured left to right are: Curtis Hollewell, Chrystal Schuman, Hannah Schnierla, Derek DeVries, Sawyer Wild, and Casey DeVries. Photo supplied

Men’s breakfast set A men’s prayer breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 7 a.m. at Forreston Reformed Church.

Rev. Scott Ralston will be the speaker.

Breakfasts will be held the first Saturday of each month in preparation for Lent.

All area men are invited to attend free of charge.

March preschool screenings in Forreston Forrestville Valley School District will host preschool screenings on Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forreston Reformed Church, 501 S. Third Ave., Forreston.

Children must be 3 years old by Aug. 31, born before Aug. 31, 2013 to participate.

Students currently enrolled in a district preschool programed not need to be screened again.

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Supports Reising

Dear Editor, Though I have moved to Tennessee, I am still vitally interested Ogle County.

After all the years of enjoying Ogle, it is hard to let go.

The race for county board is getting interesting.

I would like to recommend Wayne Reising for county board rep for District 2.

Wayne is an honest and intelligent person who will represent you well.

He will be there to represent you and will have done his homework.

His opponent, Mr. Welty from Chana, has missed numerous board meetings as well as many committee meetings.

Please remember that the work is done in committee and then recommendations are forwarded to the board for vote.

So give Wayne a call and chat with him about your concerns. He will listen.

Wayne is local and has raised a fine family right in the neighborhood. He is a good fit for District 2.

Lynne Kilker Lebanon, Tennessee

Barnes will vote for Reising

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Wayne Reising for Ogle County Board.

Wayne is a long time Oregon business man.

Having known Wayne for years, I have heard nothing but good of this business man.

Wayne is working to get more jobs in Ogle County.

He is currently our business representative to B.E.S.T. inc.

[Business Employment Skills Team].

This team helps to administer federally-funded programs in Ogle County along with seven other counties.

They help to assist adults and youth in order to gain meaningful employment through training, job search assistance and work experience.

We need some one like

Reising who is willing to be active in helping the citizens of Ogle County.

Wayne is also serving on the Ogle County Planning Commission, a job that he takes very seriously.

My vote will be for Wayne Reising for Ogle County Board District #2.

I am asking you to join me in voting for Reising.

Thank you.

Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner Former Ogle County Board Chairman

Supports Cook

Dear Editor, I am supporting Laura J. Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

For many years, while working in the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, I had the opportunity to work with Laura on a regular basis. Laura did and continues to show leadership, professionalism and expertise in the operations of the county clerks office.

Her positive and friendly attitude, her dedication to the citizens of Ogle County and her conscientious work ethics have been a true asset to the Ogle County Clerk’s Office.

She demonstrates a complete knowledge and trustworthiness to her position and carries out her obligations with vigor and resolve.

I urge all voters to please join me in voting for Laura J. Cook as our next Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

Ruth Shipman Polo

Reising can help with economics

Dear Editor, I am writing to give my support to Ogle County Board candidate Wayne Reising. I have known Wayne for 30 years and in that time have found him to be a man of honesty and integrity.

He has run a successful business in Oregon for over 30 years and understands the economic challenges facing small business owners in our

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communities.

He has a keen sense and vision for bringing economic growth to Ogle County, while maintaining our way of life.

Wayne will be a tireless proponent of bringing new business development and opportunity to Ogle County.

He realizes that the best way to control property taxes and increase our tax base is to expand economic opportunities for new businesses to locate in our county.

He has also served on the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission and helped in drafting our County Comprehensive Plan for how Ogle County will grow effectively and efficiently.

During his time on the RPC Wayne has demonstrated the ability to work with others on complex and controversial issues to arrive at positive outcomes for the citizens of Ogle County. He will take this same ability with him to the County Board.

On March 15 voters will have the opportunity to elect a proven leader to the Ogle County Board.

I encourage the voters in Ogle County Board District 2 to please give Wayne Reising your consideration and support. Thank you.

Ron Kern Leaf River

Vote for Cook

Dear Editor, Please join us in voting on March 15 for Laura Cook for our next County Clerk and Recorder.

Laura has worked in the Clerk’s Office for the past 17 years. Laura brings integrity and honesty to the position she now holds and will continue to do so to the position she will be elected to.

Please remember to vote with us on March 15 for Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder Bob and Ginger Pearson Oregon

Cook has values

Dear Editor, I have known Laura Cook for 15 years. She has a great

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work ethic, people skills and family values. Laura has been the Chief Deputy Clerk for Ogle County for 18 years.

I believe with that kind of experience she will be my choose for Ogle County Clerk.

Thank you, Dennis Herbig Byron

Endorses Cook

Dear Editor, I would like to endorse Laura Cook in her campaign for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. During my 10year tenure as a Special Investigator for the State’s Attorney’s Office, I had numerous occasions to interact with Laura, and to observe her interactions with the public and other County employees.

On all occasions, she conducted herself professionally, was knowledgeable about the duties of the office, and was helpful to the public.

It is my opinion that Laura will continue to provide the excellent service that Ogle County has enjoyed during Rebecca Huntley’s terms in office.

Hale Guyer Oregon

Daws will vote for Laura Cook

Dear Editor, In the 30 years that I served on the Ogle County Board, many of those years as Chairman, Laura Cook served as the Clerk to the County Board.

Laura did an exceptionally good job collecting the information from Committees and organizing the information into an agenda to be used for a County Board Meeting.

Laura’s thoughtfulness and dedication as Clerk to the County Board in recording the minutes of the County Board meriting made the monthly reports completed on a timely basis.

Laura’s thoughtfulness and dedication was always evident in her daily task in the operation of the office of the Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

Because I am interested in having an efficiently operated County Clerk and Recorder’s office continued in Ogle County, my vote will go to Laura J. Cook on March 15.

Jerry Daws Forreston

on March 15 for the Office of County Clerk and Recorder, I would hope that each and every voter in Ogle County will take a few moments to review the reason for the candidate they have chosen.

If you have made your decision based on the credibility, reliability and character of the individual, rather than the amount or size of the campaign signs throughout the county, then you have, indeed, made a great choice.

My vote will be cast for Laura Cook, whom I have personally known for over 20 years and worked with during my employment at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Here are a few things I know: Laura has always been courteous and respectful when assisting individuals who either call, or come directly into the Ogle County Clerk’s office with questions or in need of information.

As the Chief Deputy Clerk, and as a representative of that office, Laura knows that she has a responsibility to serve the people of this county, and not to simply occupy a space.

This will also apply when she is elected County Clerk and Recorder.

I know, without a doubt, that both Laura’s knowledge, experience, and character make her the most qualified candidate.

Linda McNames Byron

Retired sheriff will vote Cook

Dear Editor, I am voting for Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Before retiring from the office of Sheriff of Ogle County, I was able to work with Laura in her capacity as Chief Deputy Clerk for many years.

She was always helpful, professional and courteous.

The professional manner in which she would handle interactions with the Sheriff’s Office showed me that she should be our next Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

I have known for a long time that Laura should be our next Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

This is why I am voting for Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

Mel Messer Rochelle Retired Ogle County Sheriff

Cook is the choice Cook is deserving Dear Editor, With the upcoming election

Dear Editor, The office of County

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Clerk and Recorder is well organized by the current Clerk and Recorder, Becky Huntley.

The Chief Deputy Clerk, the one that makes the office him on a daily basis is Laura Cook, the Chief Deputy who for more than 17 years has made this office become known as the place to go for assistance and answers…

Laura Cook has never failed to provide solutions for me and the general public.

She is the smiling face that always greets people as they approach the counter. She is warm, courteous, thoughtful, and efficient in responding to each and every request made by the public, departments and to board members as I was.

There is no one more professional, courteous, or efficient as Laura Cook and she deserves to the next county clerk after Mrs. Huntley’s retirement.

Do vote early and often for Laura Cook.

Dick Petrizzo Davis Junction

Likes O’Brien

Dear Editor, The race for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder has been raging lately, so I just wanted to publicly throw my support in with Tiffany O’Brien.

She has the total package: experience, leadership skills, and a plan to save the county money by not replacing herself after she is elected to the County Clerk and Recorder position.

She will do her current duties plus those of the County Clerk and Recorder.

She’s obviously the best person for the job.

I’ll be voting for her in the Republican primary on March 15.

Leann Moritz Chana

Vote for O’Brien

Dear Editor, Tiffany O’Brien is the best choice for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Looking at her campaign, I can tell she is a person that can bring disparate groups together to work for the good of the county.

She also doesn’t hide behind political camouflage; she’s the real thing. Plus, she’s very professional and nice.

On March 15, I’ll be supporting TIffany, and I hope you will as well.

She’s definitely got the experience to do the job right.

Brian Moritz Chana Turn to A7

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 1 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 Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday, Feb. 28—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, Feb. 25—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Friday, Feb. 26—8:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 27—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Feb. 28—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerMission Fellowship; 10 a.m.

Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; Evening Small Groups Tuesday, March 1—9 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesday, March 2—6 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH CROSSROADS 402 Second Ave., Forreston COMMUNITY CHURCH, Pastor Scott Ralston WHITE PINES CAMPUS Church 815-938-3203 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo “ A Church with a Heart — Pastor Chris Bradshaw In the Heart of Forreston” Sundays at 10 a.m.

9 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-837-5255 10 a.m. Sunday School whitepines@crossroadscn.com 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir We offer contemporary worship 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible and relevant Bible teaching Study through Thursday, Feb. 25—6:30 engaging messages, and p.m. Bible Study powerful video Sunday, Feb. 28—7:30 a.m.

Join us after the service in Church Council; 9 a.m. Worour cafe for coffee, snack & ship; 10 a.m. Sunday School fellowship for All Ages Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Wednesday, March 2—6 (infant-5th grade)-during Adult p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m.

Services Lenten Service; 7:30 p.m.

Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Choir grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 3—6:30 Visit our website: www. p.m. Bible Study crossroadscn.com FAITH UNITED DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Hitt and Maple Streets, Growing & Serving in Faith Mt. Morris Handicapped Accessible

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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.

Sunday, Feb. 28—12:30 p.m.

Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet LEAF RIVER UNITED Monday, Feb. 29—10 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Women’s Bible Study 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Tuesday, March 1—6:30 Pastor David Poust Sunday, Feb. 28—10:30 a.m. p.m. Cub Scout Committee Worship Service & Children’s Meeting Wednesday, March 2—10 Church a.m. Naomi Ruth Circle; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 6:15 p.m. Committee MeetMETHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon ings; 7 p.m. Church Council, Choir Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Worship Service 9 a.m.

CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m.

5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Age Three through 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Sixth Grade. a.m. Worship Service Everyone is Welcome Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road FIRST PRESBYTERIAN P.O. Box 2055 CHURCH (USA) Mt. Morris, IL 61054 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Ginny Haney 815-732-2894 Phone: 815-734-4573 www.fpcoregon.com Office hours Monday - Friday Handicapped Accessible 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Worship 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 26—9 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the Women’s Fellowship first Sunday of each month.

Saturday, Feb. 27—2-4 p.m.

Gathering for Harlan Blake FIRST UNITED Sunday, Feb. 28—8:15 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

402 First Ave., Forreston Worship; 10:30 a.m. FellowPastor David Poust ship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 Tuesday, March 1—8:30 Saturday, Feb. 27—2 p.m. a.m. Bible Study; Quilting UMW Lenten Tea Wednesday, March 2—6:45 Sunday, Feb. 28—9 a.m. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Monday, Feb. 29—8 a.m. AA OF GOD Open Meeting;9:30 a.m. Coffee 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon at The Depot Pastor David Demmer Wednesday, March 2—12 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship p.m. Friendship Club; 6-7:30 Service p.m. Book Study; 6:30 p.m.

Finance Committee NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL FLORENCE UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 2649 W. Florence Rd., Forreston Freeport Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Church: 815-938-2194 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 CHURCH a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Open at New Life Community Forreston Center Presbyterian Church in America OREGON 815-938-3605 CHURCH OF GOD 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Michael Hoffman Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

815-732-6847 Pioneer Club You and your family are inThursdays, 7 p.m. Adult vited to join us in worship on Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Sunday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will begin a FORRESTON REFORMED series based on Habakkuk. This CHURCH week’s message is titled “Asking 501 Third Ave. God Why?” 9:30 a.m. Worship Greeting you will be Bill and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Diane Irwin.

During morning worship an FREEDOM LUTHERAN exceptionally fine Children’s CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5.

815-222-7270 Sunday School begins at 9:30 Worship & Sunday School a.m. and includes classes for at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon adults, young adults, teens, children and infants.

Fellowship at 10 a.m.

Special attention is given in Welcome Center is at each class to issues and topics 111 S. 4th St., Oregon related to the particular needs and interests of each group.

GRACE VALLEY The Wednesday night Youth CHRISTIAN REFORMED Group meets at 6 p.m. at CHURCH East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Daysville Rd. German Valley The local Weight WatchPastor Jake Ritzema ers group meets Wednesday at 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their 9 a.m. meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

February’s Bible Book of the Month is Mark.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST OREGON UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Matt Smith, Pastor Pastor Barb Good 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

CHURCH Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Children’s Sunday School Leaf River after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Pastor Randy Newton Adult Sunday School 815-738-2205 10:15 a.m.

Email leafriverbc@gmail.

Confirmation Preparation com 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Praise and Worship Activities during the Week: Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Thursday, Feb. 25—1-7 p.m. provided) Blood Drive Sunday School 11 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 26—Youth Wednesday Prayer/Bible Group to Junior High Play Studies 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27— Scouts Prayer Chain 738-2205 Set Up for Banquet Wednesday—Various

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. Adult 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 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Feb. 27—1:30 p.m.

First Communion Class Sunday, Feb. 28—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal; 12:30 p.m. WELCA Work Day Wednesday, March 2—6 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Service ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 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 Thursday, Feb. 25—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, Feb. 26—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship; 9 a.m. Staff Meeting Saturday, Feb. 27—5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Youth Overnight Trip to Chicago Sunday, Feb. 28—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School for PreschoolGrade 6 Tuesday, March 1—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, March 2—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m.

Choristers, Chime Choir; 6 p.m.

Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service, Theme: Sensing the Nearness of God, Topic: Hearing; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, March 3—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 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.

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238.

For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 5903.

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Events & Entertainment

Marketing workshop is Feb. 29 The Oregon and Byron Chambers of Commerce are partnering to offer a series of workshops that will kick-off on Monday, Feb. 29.

The workshops are open to anyone.

The presenter is Leah Hoppes, a marketing

strategist at Vision Force Marketing,St. Charles.

The first workshop is “5 Marketing Essentials� What is Your Marketing DNA? and will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

The cost of $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members included lunch and a beverage.

Reservations are required. To register email byronchamber@gmail.com, call 815-234-5500, or go to at http://byronchamber

marketingworkshop. eventbrite.com?s=54440358.

A total of five workshops will be offered in 2016. The next dates are April 25 in Byron, June 27 in Oregon, Aug. 22 in Byron, and Oct. 24 in Oregon.

Weather program March 6 at preserve

A concert featuring Mr. Steve will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center.

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Spring events at Jarrett Center The Jarrett Prairie Center announces its upcoming events.

Concert with Mr. Steve A concert featuring Mr. Steve will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.

All are invited to the free performance. Mr. Steve will entertain with magic, balloons, music and much more. His show has been popular with families.

Hunter Education Classes Hunter education classes will be offered Monday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.; and Friday, April 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center.

This free three-day class is required by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to obtain a hunting permit.

The class covers hunter ethics, firearms, and archery safety. Participants must attend all three classes and pass a written test at the end.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Call 815-234-8535,

extension 200 to register.

Sunday Guided Winter/ Spring Hikes Programs begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.

Participants will see how much more the Byron Forest Preserve District has to offer than just the Jarrett Prairie Center and the Prairie View Golf Club.

Sign up for guided hikes at some of the other preserves and explore some beautiful natural areas located on either side of the Rock River.

The hikes are free but minimum registration numbers are required.

Registration must be by the Wednesday before each hike.

Call 815 234-8535 to register and for directions to each preserve location.

Hikes will be offered in the following locations.

Sunday, March 6: Nardi Equine Prairie Preserve Sunday, March 20: Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve Sunday, April 3: Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve Sunday, April 24: He-Leo Two Rivers Preserve

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Spring Open House Friday & Saturday March 4th & 5th

New Spring Home Decor Including Work From Local Artists

Home Goods Store & Gift Shop

The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer its fourth free Winter Lecture on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center located at 7993 N. River Rd., Byron.

Extreme droughts, flooding, powerful storms, tornadoes, record heat and cold‌it seems that weather has been in the news more and more lately.

Join Gilbert Sebenste, Staff Meteorologist at Northern Illinois University to learn more about the increased extreme weather conditions that are occurring across our country and what might be causing these changes.

He will also discuss severe weather safety from all modes including extreme heat, severe storms, and winter weather.

For more information call Severe weather topics will be discussed on March 6 during the Byron Forest Preserve’s Winter Lecture. Photo supplied the 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Rock River Center plans events Computer class schedule set Rock River Center offers a computer technology center, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The center is free and open to the public, The following classes, facilitated by Rock River Center volunteers, are scheduled in March.

Thursday, March 10: Basic Computers – provides an introduction to computers, computer terminology and an explanation of how the Internet works.

Thursday, March 17: Introduction to Microsoft

Word – introduces the program and managing files and folders.

Wednesday, March 30: Facebook - The class is now structured in two parts to teach setting-up new accounts and navigating through Facebook.

Participants may register for one or more sessions.

One-on-one basic computer training will be available on a limited basis.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use tablets or smart phones.

For more information or to register, call the center at

Bring the whole family to Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Payne’s Point on Saturday, March 1 for an old-fashioned pancake and sausage supper.

Adult admission is $7, kids from age 5 to 11 are $3, and age

4 and under eat free. Supper will be served from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.

Emmanuel is located near the corner of East Brick Road and Stillman Road in rural Oregon.

815-732-3252.

Learn ballroom dancing

Learn ballroom dancing during a three-course series on Fridays in April and May at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Julie M. Dale, professional dance instructor, will lead teach the classes. She has been teaching ballroom dancing for over 50 years.

Dale currently teaches at Rock Valley College, Rockford, Highland Community College, Freeport, her own studio in Sterling, and visits Rockford Dance Club.

Classes will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays, starting April 22, foxtrot; April 29, waltz; and May 6, swing.

The cost for the threesession series is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. All are invited to the classes.

The minimum class size 10 couples or 20 dancers per session.

Reservations and prepayment must be made by April 15.

Cash, check, credit cards and RRC gift certificates accepted.

Register by calling the center at 815-732-3252.

Pancake supper at Paynes Point From Ill. 64, take Chana Road north to Brick Road, then east to Payne’s Point at Stillman Road, bearing left at the Y intersection.

From Ill. 72, take Stillman Road south out of Stillman

Valley, approximately seven miles.

The white frame church is on the west side of Stillman Road and is handicapped accessible.

Call 815-732-2424 for more information.

Ebert is guest speaker at Rotary Justin Ebert, former Oregon High School ag teacher will be featured speaker at the Oregon Rotary Club Rural Urban Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9 at the Blackhawk Steak Pit, Oregon.

Ebert is currently a fulltime agriculture instructor at Highland Community College, Freeport.

His topic will be “Agriculture at Highland — Pathways to Success�.

Reservations may be made with Stan Eden at 815732-7746. Rotarians will host farmers or agriculture industry persons as their guests.

Ebert teaches a variety of transfer and agricultural occupation courses covering all aspects of agriculture.

He is in his second year at the college and the student enrollment in the agriculture program has nearly doubled.

Currently there are some 60 students enrolled.

Ebert grew up on a beef feedlot, corn, soybeans, and alfalfa farm in Ashton, and he earned his bachelors degree in Agriculture Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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

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Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM • Sat 8AM -Noon

He has a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and a masters degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Illinois, Urbana.

Ebert had taught high school agriculture for 14 years prior to accepting the job at Highland in 2014.

His high school teaching experiences were at LincolnWay High School, AshtonFranklin Center High School, and Oregon High School.

He currently lives in Oregon with his wife Amy and their four children Austin, Alexis, Isaac, and Sophia.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports, and taking care of their small beef herd.

St. Mary!s Lenten

FISH FRY BUFFET Baked & Fried Cod, Fried & Augratin Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetables, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Dessert & Beverage

Carryouts Available Call Ahead 815-732-7383

Every Friday Feb. 12 - Mar. 18 5-7 PM

Adults $10 • Children $5

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Free tax prep is available at the Rock River Center Call to make an appointment Residents with low to modest incomes can receive free assistance with tax preparation from Tuesday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, April 6, at the Rock River Center, 801 S. 10th St., Oregon. Appointments will be scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will last one hour.

AARP will provide three trained tax aides to prepare tax returns. It is not necessary to be a member of AARP or of a particular age to participate.

Participants should go to the Rock River Center prior to their appointment

to pick up pre-registration forms.

On the day of the appointment, taxpayers are reminded to bring: A copy of last years’ returns for each person in the household who filed a return.

At least one picture ID for themselves and each dependent (such as a driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Social Security cards for the entire household.

Income statements.

Any other official documentation for household members that apply to the year of 2015.

In an effort to keep on schedule and not have to wait past the scheduled time for assistance,

participants must arrive at least a half an hour before their appointment time with all pre-registration forms completed.

If forms are not ready, appointments will need to be rescheduled.

Reservations are now being taken for one-hour appointments. Space is limited at times so early registration is encouraged.

Appointment are necessary to see a preparer so call 815-732-3252 or 1-800-541-5479.

Tax preparers will not be able to complete returns for a business, farm, partnership, rental property, or for anyone who needs to file a return for another state.

FAFSA help offered at SVCC Sauk Valley Community College is offering two free programs during February and March.

All students and families are invited to receive free assistance with filing the 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Sauk Financial Assistance staff will be on hand through March to help filers in the Sauk Valley area complete this important form.

More than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work study funds are only available to those who complete and submit the FAFSA form.

The documentary is about the prairie remnant that is home to wild orchids that inspired Leopold to write an essay called “Exit Orchis” in an effort to save the land.

The society meets on the first Tuesday of every month from September to May. Meetings are free and open to the public.

The monthly program “Wildlife Wednesday,” hosted by The Northwest

Public Voice From A6

Supports O’Brien

Dear Editor, I’ve been a resident of Ogle County for many years and am happy to support Tiffany O’Brien for County Clerk and Recorder.

I was especially swayed by her stated plan to save the county money by taking on the County Clerk’s duties while continuing to do her present responsibilities.

She’s experienced, and when elected, the Clerk and Recorder’s office will be in good hands for many years.

On March 15, she has my vote.

Dick Johnston Oregon

Will vote for O’Brien March 15

Dear Editor, It is with great enthusiasm that I support Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

I worked in the Clerk’s office for 27 years, so I know what it takes to do the job: Tiffany has all hat and more.

In the 11 years that she and worked together, Tiffany demonstrated the skills, know-how, and adaptability to be an excellent County Clerk and Recorder.

In these tough economic times, I appreciate Tiffany’s plan to save money in the Clerk’s office by not replacing herself.

She is going to keep performing her original duties alongside the duties

of the Ogle County Clerk and Recorder when she gets elected.

On March 15, I’ll be voting for TIffany O’Brien in the Republican primary. I encourage everyone else to as well.

Julie Johnston Chana

Impressed by Tiffany O’Brien

Dear Editor, On the March 15 Republican primary election, I’m supporting Tiffany O’Brien for County Clerk and Recorder.

She’s been campaigning tirelessly, and I’m impressed with her work ethic and her stated experience.

I think she’ll make a great County Clerk and Recorder.

John Hensley Rochelle

O’Brien has plan

Dear Editor, On March 15, TIffany O’Brien has my vote for County Clerk and Recorder.

Between her experience all over that department, and her plan to save the county money, I appreciate when a conservative is actually fiscally responsible.

She has my vote in the Republican primary.

Pat Hayenga Rochelle

O’Brien has the positive energy

Dear Editor, As a 24-year veteran of the Ogle County Clerk’s office, I am excited to support Tiffany

Indigenous plants lecture The Byron Forest Preserve will offer its third free winter lecture on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron.

Dr. William Green, Director of the Logan Museum of Anthropology and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Beloit

Funds are typically granted on a first come, first served basis, so timely submission of the FAFSA is an important For those who have the part of planning for your ability to make a monthly education. mortgage payment but do not For more information qualify for a conventional contest the SVCC Financial loan, Habitat for Humanity Assistance, 815-835-6339 or of Ogle County (HFHOC) may be able to help. email fa@svcc.edu.

The Family Selection Committee will hold an application seminar on Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m.

Illinois Audubon Society, at Stillman Bank’s Oregon will be Wednesday, March 2 branch at 1445 Ill. 2 North. from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the The meeting will be the Freeport Public Library, 100 only time HFHOC will E. Douglas St., Freeport. accept applications for the The program is designed next home that will be a for children two to seven rehabilitation project in Polo. years old. It will include story HFHOC builds new homes time followed by an activity. in partnership with future The theme will be spring homeowners. weather.

Upon completion of the For information on the program requirements, the programs visit nwilaudubon. homeowner purchases the org. home at cost, with a nointerest loan.

The mortgage payment includes insurance and real O’Brien in the March 15 primary.

I believe that Tiffany will bring a needed positive energy to the County Clerk’s office and will be able to deftly handle supervising while still toiling in the trenches with the other employees of the office.

I worked with Tiffany,and besides being a genuinely nice person, Tiffany will also be able to steer the ship in the Clerk and Recorder’s office for many years going forward.

She has my vote.

Mary Goerks Oregon

College will present this program on local agricultural history.

When most people think of Native American agriculture, corn, beans and squash come to mind.

Other plants included maygrass, knotweed, marsh elder, goosefoot and little barley?

These indigenous plants and others were mainstays of ancient farming throughout the Midwest long before the arrival of European settlers.

Archaeology has now uncovered the importance of these ancient crops and the lessons that they may hold today.

Habitat seeking new applicants

Audubon Society plans events The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host two programs early in March.

A viewing of the documentary “Aldo Leopold at Faville Grove” will be Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd., Freeport.

The director Charles Johannsen will present his documentary and lead a discussion after the film.

Plants will be the topic at the Byron Forest Preserve’s llecture on Feb. 28.

estate taxes and is usually around $500-$550 per month.

The basic selection criteria are as follows: 1) The applicant has a need for adequate housing and does not currently own a home, 2) The applicant is willing to help rehab a home – “sweat equity” hours are required per adult family member based upon the scope of the rehab project, 3) The applicant meets the income guidelines based on family size and show the ability to pay the monthly mortgage.

Call 815-732-3958 or

email famselect@yahoo. com to reserve a spot at the application seminar.

Be sure to leave your name and phone number.

Everyone whose name will be on the mortgage should plan to attend.

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry with more than 1,400 local affiliates in the United States and more than 70 national organizations around the world.

Since 1976, they have helped to build or repair more than 800,000 houses and serve more than 6.8 million people worldwide.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses: Feb. 16 John S. Ramos and Carrie

R. Carter, both of Rochelle.

Feb. 18 Cassie C. Ingram and Noelle K. Menard, both of Rochelle.

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Supports Cook

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

Laura has been the Chief Deputy Clerk for 18 years and is dedicated to public service.

She has been extremely helpful to me personally during my time on the Ogle County Board.

She is incredibly trustworthy and someone that completes any task when given one.

She is a proven leader in the office and has a great relationship with community members that come into the office.

Ogle County would be lucky to have her as the next Ogle County Clerk and Recorder.

Zach Oltmanns County Board District 1 Davis Junction

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Supper served on March 12 Chana United Methodist Church will serve its annual Chicken-Noodle and Lasagna Supper on Saturday, March 12 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

They will serve homemade noodles with chicken, lasagna, salads, and cheesecake.

Advance tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12.

At the door, tickets will be $10 for adults and $5.50 for

Potato Bar

children ages 6-12.

Children age 5 and younger eat free.

All carry-outs are $10 and are available by calling 815732-7683.

The church is handicapped accessible.

The youth will hold a bake sale supper, along with selling pecans and homemade holiday wreaths.

Funds will go to their camp fund.

The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team will once again sponsor their potato bars.

Come to Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt and Maple in Mt. Morris on Sunday, March 6, and April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Homemade noodles hang to dry in the kitchen at Chana United Methodist Church. Church members made the noodles which will be featured at their annual supper on March 12. Photo supplied

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

Food For Fines March 14-March 19 For every non-perishable food item or personal care item donated, $1 will be deducted from late fees. The program does not apply to lost or missing items.

Donations benefit Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. The program offers patrons the chance to bring accounts up-to-date and help the community.

Adult Programs Lifelong Learners’ Series—The Orphan Trains Tuesday, March 29, 6 to 7 p.m.

Registration is required.

Carol Chandler will be our presenter. She became interested in the orphan trains in 2008 when a friend

of hers was advised by her mother that her grandmother came west on an orphan train.

Chandler’s research has taken over her life ever since. She is a board member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society.

Seating is limited; call to reserve a seat.

Book Discussion Groups Both groups are open to new members. Come join the group. To reserve a book, call 815-946-2713.

If these times aren’t convenient, the staff will try to arrange another time to read and discuss the books Friday, March 18: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Please note: The group is meeting at the library this month.

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It’s early dismissal day again. Spend the afternoon with friends and watch a movie together. Here’s a clue about the movie’s title – HT2.

LEGO Club Saturday, March 12: 1 to 2 p.m. For children ages 6-12.

A snack is provided.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

Story Time Class Thursday, March 17: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Miss Randi will present a program on St. Patrick’s Day. Every other week children learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and letter and number recognition, plus vocabulary building.

Bring a friend and listen, learn and have fun.

It’s a great way to get started acquiring the skills to Read Like A Marco.

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Watch for details.

Lifelong Learners’ Series Ukulele program on Tuesday, April 19.

Registration is requested.

John Lindhorst of Ukulele Station America will present a program. Call to reserve a seat.

New to the Collection To place a hold on any of these items, go online call 815-946-2713.

Adult Fiction Angels Burning by Tawni O’Dell The Plague of Thieves Affair by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini Sage’s Eyes by V.C. Andrews Shopaholic to the Rescue

by Sophie Kinsella. Also available in eBook format via our website’s Axis 360 link.

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Talking Back to OCD: The program that helps kids and teens say “no way”- and parents say “way to go” by John S. March, with Christine M. Benton (618.92 MAR) Hours The library will be closed on March 25 in observance of Good Friday.

The library is located at 302 Mason St. A lift is available for all activities on the lower level.

Phone: 815-946-2713 — www.pololibrary.org Hours: Monday through Thursday,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of Polo Fire Protection District, Counties of Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll and Lee, State of Illinois:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of Polo Fire Protection District, Counties of Ogle, Whiteside, Carroll and Lee, State of Illinois:

Public Question Polo Fire Protection District PROPOSITION TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPECIAL TAX RATE OF THE POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Shall the Polo Fire Protection District levy a special tax at a rate not to exceed .40% of the value of all taxable property within the district as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of providing an ambulance service?

Public Question Polo Fire Protection District PROPOSITION TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TAX RATE OF THE POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Shall the maximum allowable tax rate for the Polo Fire Protection District be increased from 0.30% to 0.40% of the value of all taxable property within the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue?

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The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 a.m. and will continue to stay open until 7:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016.

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 a.m. and will continue to stay open until 7:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016.

Rebecca Huntley, Ogle County Clerk Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk Brian Woessner, Carroll County Clerk Cathy Myers, Lee County Clerk

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016.

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Pinewood Derby was held for Cub Scout Pack 337

By Ginger Albano Den Leader

Cub Scout Pack 337, Polo, held its annual Pinewood Derby on Jan. 30. Twentynine racers were present to display and race the awesome cars they built.

In the Tiger Den, three racers battled it out with Henry Donaldson taking first, Jayden Otten coming in second, and Robbie Harazin in third. Robbie also took the Best Design award for the Tiger den.

For the Wolf Den, seven drivers were present.

Cole Chesnut took top honors, with Carson

Coffman in second and Kason Allen in third. Kason Allen won the Best Design award for his den.

The Bears had five boys vying for position. Jeffrey Donaldson was at the top of the heap after racing was done, with Gage Zeigler in second and Billy Lowry in third.

Once again, the third fastest car, Billy Lowry, was awarded the Best Design trophy for his den.

For the Webelos Den, nine racers showed their stuff.

Ben Ryan sped away from the rest with first place, Alex Albano was second,

and Jacob Monaco was close behind in third, with less than 0.1 seconds separating second and third place. Gage Lagee took home the honor of Best Design for this den.

The Webelos II Den, in their last Pinewood Derby as Cub Scouts, had five boys racing. Cayden Webster flew down the track fastest, with Carson Jones in second and Spencer Doeden in third. Eli Baumann won Best Design for his den.

The Fastest of the Pack Award was presented to Cayden Webster. His car was fastest of all 29 cars Webelos II Spencer Doeden, Eli Baumann, Carson Jones, Cayden Webster, and raced that day.

Brayden Sutton pose with their Pinewood Derby awards. Photo supplied

Webelos Ben Ryan, Johnathan Mummert, Gage Lagee, Nolan Hahn, Dawson Drexler, Riley Wooden, Jacob Monaco, Alex Albano, and Nathaniel Yingling pose with their Wolves Colton Long, Noah Yingling, Joey Rowland, Nikolas Mummert, Cole Chesnut, Carson Coffman, and Kason Allen pose with their Pinewood Derby awards. Photo supplied Pinewood Derby awards. Photo supplied

Chamber Chatter Polo Public Library will hold a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The fair is being sponsored by the Hughes Resources and are now taking applications for job openings in the Sauk Valley and Freeport area.

Download applications at www.hughesresources.com or go to www.poloil.org to view the flyer on the events calendar.

The Polo Fire District will hold an informational meeting concerning the tax referendum on Monday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at the fire station.

The Polo Senior Center and the Polo Masonic Lodge will sponsor a Lenten fish fry at the senior center on Friday, March 4 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 5 years old eat free.

The Polo Cub Scout Pack #337 will be servers that

evening.

The menu consists of allyou-can-eat fried or baked fish, cole slaw, hash brown casserole, baked beans, assorted desserts, bread, and a drink.

Polo Cub Scout Pack 337 “Scouting for Food” food drive will be held on Saturday, March 5.

Support the scouts by setting out non-perishable food on the rot porch starting at 9 a.m. The scouts will pick the items up and all proceeds will go to the local Lifeline Food Pantry.

The Polo Lions Club will hold its 31st Annual Farm Toy Show on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Food is provided by the Polo Boosters in the high school gym.

Display tables are $20.

Each additional table is $10.

A 50/50 raffle will be held.

The Polo Community Preschool will host an open house and early registration for the 2016-17 school year on Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St. The Polo Evening Women’s Club will hold its Spring Luncheon and Chinese Auction on Saturday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Polo Area Senior Center. The drawing will be at 1 p.m.

The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches by Celebrations Catering, salad, chips, desserts, coffee, and water.

For tickets, call Karen 973-1350, Mary 535-8704 or Adrianne at 946-3587.

The Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic team and the Polo Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a bus trip to Miller Park in Milwaukee to see the Cubs vs Brewers game.

The date is Friday, July 22 with game time at 7:10 p.m.

For more information go to www.poloil.org and view the flyer or call Don Vock at 815-973-6518 or Taylor Vock at 815-973-6518.

Every Thursday at the Polo Rehabilitation Health Center is coffee at the nursing home at The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays— Fit for Life exercise from 9 to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays—Line Dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m.

Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m.

Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m., for a donation.

Fridays—Play Bridge at 12 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 26: Book Club

at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 11, March 18, and March 25: AARP Tax-Aid Counselors. Appointments are from 12 to 3 p.m. Call 815-946-3818.

Friday, March 18: Senior Center Book Club at 1:30 p.m.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Thursday, Feb. 25: Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. through Hughes Resources.

Friday, Feb. 26: Book Club at 1:30 p.m. “Orphan Train,”

by Christina Baker Kline.

Thursday, March 3: Story Time from 9:30to 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 3: Pinterest Party with Make Your Own Coasters from 6 to 7 p.m. Register by calling 815-946-2713.

Wednesday, March 9: Movie and a Snack from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 12: Lego Club 1 to 2 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, March 14 - 19: Food for

Fines.

Thursday, March 17: Story Time from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Monday, March 28: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “Plainsong,” by Kent Haruf.

Tuesday, March 29: Orphan Train Lifelong Learners Series #9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Carol Chandler is guest speaker and a board member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society.

Thursday, March 31: Story Time from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

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.

Elect Laura J. Cook Republican Ogle County Clerk and Recorder “Working for the people of Ogle County”

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SECTION B

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Ethan Cain had a tough road to earn third place

By Randy Holland No matter where he fell in the bracket, Polo’s Ethan Cain had a big bump in his road to the state championship at 195 pounds.

Finishing second in the Princeton Sectional due to illness, he ended up on the side of the bracket with returning champion Wesley Kibler of St. JosephOgden, 43-0 coming into the tournament and ranked at the top all season.

Had he won the Sectional title, he would have had second ranked Riley Kauzlaric of Coal City in his way.

Kauzlaric’s only 195 pound loss in the season was to Kibler, and he avenged that loss with a dominating 9-6

win over Kibler in the final to take the championship.

Kibler proved to be a big bump for Cain in the second round.

“He got on my leg and it was over quick”, Cain said.

“I knew he would be tough and he was. He’s in the finals.”

The move was a switch in the second period with Kibler leading 2-0.

As he came out of the turn, Kibler caught an arm bar and worked it into a stack to pin Cain at 3:22.

The loss knocked him to the road for third place, and he went down that road like it was as smooth as new laid blacktop.

There was a steep hill to climb at the end, but Cain found a gear in the third

place match to defeat third ranked Bobby Bradley of Vandalia 1-0 for the bronze.

It is hard to call a one point win dominating, but this one was. Cain was the aggressor throughout the match, just missing on a spinning takedown late in the first. It was the same in the second.

After a quick escape, he pushed the whole period.

“He was really strong and it was hard to get through his defenses”, Cain said.

But Ethan showed strength of his own in the third period, riding tough for the whole two minutes. He was working for a chicken wing for the last minute.

He couldn’t turn, but Bradley was completely controlled and never had anything that was close to an

Polo’s Ethan Cain (right) wrestles Bobby Bradley from Vandalia during a third place match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Feb. 20.. Cain won his third place match. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media.

escape.

Cain was happy with the result.

“I am proud of my tournament,” he said. “I lost to a really strong guy, but I went right through the rest of with pins and a major decision”.

The major decision was over Dallas Appleman of Amboy in the wrestleback semifinal. Appleman would have been his opponent in the Sectional final had Cain not been forced to forfeit.

Asked if he thought the result would have been the same last week if he had been healthy, he was sure that it would.

“I don’t think there would have been any difference,” Cain said.

Head Coach Justin Zigler agreed that it was a great tournament for Cain.

“With the class of wrestlers at this weight, and a defending State champ in the mix, it is going to be tough”, Zigler said. “Ethan did not let the loss affect him and he went right back to the way he has been wrestling all year”.

Zigler had high praise for his wrestler.

“Cain has just had a great season”, he said. “He was at the top of every tournament but the Sectional. He was outstanding wrestler at Kewanee and our tournament. It was a great year.”

He also said it was going to be tough to see him move on.

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Geese too much for Cardinals

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Giving up 12 unanswered points to start a regional game is not the start the Forreston Cardinals were looking for Tuesday night.

Spotting 3-seed Kewanee (Wethersfield) 12 points was a hole that was too much to handle as Forreston lost 6242, ending their season.

Sophomore Brandon Schneiderman finally got the team on the scoreboard with a trey.

It was three and a half minutes into the game and the team was down 12-3.

Schneiderman would add another three later in the quarter, but the damage was done and the Cardinals fell behind 15-6 at the end of the first quarter.

“Brandon stepped up for us,” said coach Travis Ross.

“It is not easy to play on varsity as a sophomore and he did.”

Schneiderman drained two more threes in the half and had 12 of the teams 20 points at the half.

Jarod Groshans, another sophomore, had five points at the half.

Down 16 at the half, Ross had to try and find a way to break the Flying Geese defense.

“Credit to our kids because they played hard,” said Ross. “Defensively we were average.”

Wethersfield made adjustments to put more pressure on the Cardinals in the second half.

“We covered up the basket well tonight, but we did not guard the three in the first half,” said Wethersfield coach Jeff Parsons. “I was not thrilled to see Forreston on the schedule because they are a tough school to play on their court.”

The fouls were adding up and the referee called a

Forreston’s Logan Rogers splits the flock of Flying Geese defenders Tuesday night.

Forreston’s Brandon Forreston head coach Travis Ross ask an official why Schneiderman shoots a a foul was called on his team Tuesday night. Photo by three in the first half. Photo Chris Johnson

by Chris Johnson

technical on Forreston for a player who mouthed off to the referee.

Forreston found itself down 44-23 midway through the third.

After Wethersfield had a 30-point lead in the fourth quarter the pressure let up for the Cardinals.

The game opened up and Forreston ended being defeated by 20 points, 62-42.

“This is the time of year you see good opponents and tonight we played well,” said Parsons. “It will be nice to

see the second matchup.”

The late game was between AFC and Milledgeville.

The winner of that game was scheduled to play Wethersfield Wednesday night.

For Forreston, Tuesday was the end of a tough season.

The team finished 6-21 after a trip down state last season.

“It has been a difficult year for the Cardinals,” said Ross. “We did not talk about last year this season because it is two different chapters in Forreston basketball. That

said, it is not easy to follow last year. It is what it is.”

Ross expects his team will learn from this season and could be the team to beat next winter.

“We had sophomores playing on varsity gaining experience,” he said. “I am excited to see how we do next season.”

The team graduates six seniors, but has seven juniors and six sophomores returning.

AFC defeated Milledgeville 64-49 Tuesday.

The top three finishers in Class 1A’s 195 pound competition received their medals Feb. 20. Pictured from left to right are Wesley Kibler from St. Joseph, Riley Kauzlaric from Coal City, and Ethan Cain from Polo.

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Marcos peaking at the right time

By Ty Reynolds treynolds@saukvalley.com Injuries, illness, off nights shooting the ball – name any kind of adversity a basketball team can face, and the Polo Marcos have dealt with it this season.

But now back to full strength, the Marcos are closing their season on a strong note – they’ve won eight straight games by an average of 28 points – and feel they’re hitting their stride at the perfect time heading into next week’s regionals.

“It feels like all of us are mentally and physically peaking right now,” senior post player Wyatt Patterson said. “We hit a pretty tough stretch at the end of December and January, but we’re kicking it into gear and hitting this great patch at the end – and I’d rather have it that way than having a great patch earlier in the year and getting the rough patch at the end.”

Seniors Brad Cavanaugh (injury) and Brooks Grobe (illness) are back for Polo (19-9), and their presence has been uplifting for their teammates. Led by a closeknit core of seniors who have had success in varsity sports for the past 4 years, having all of their weapons at their disposal has the Marcos thinking big.

“We’ve been really clicking offensively and defensively, and everybody is back in their role that they’re comfortable with,” coach Matt Messer said.

“Being senior-dominated, these guys are starting to play with urgency, and that leads to focus and energy.

These seniors had big goals they wanted to accomplish this year, and we’ve missed out on some of those because of some adversity. But we’ve overcome it, and there’s a big goal or two still out there in front of this group.”

Polo opens postseason play on Wednesday, in the 1A Brimfield Regional

Polo’s Brad Cavanaugh starts a fast break. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

semifinals. After the regular season they’ve been through, the Marcos don’t feel like there will be any added pressure in the playoffs.

Instead, they’re looking forward to having fun with everybody back in the fold.

“We’re getting out of our slump, and the chemistry we’ve been lacking, we got it back,” senior guard Peyton Glawe said. “We’ve been through a lot this season, and that will help us in any situation. We know we’re always in the game as long was stay focused, play tough defense, keep the ball moving on offense, and get everyone contributing on both ends of the floor.”

That confidence stems from several successful sports seasons in their Polo careers, something the seniors feel they can rely on when things get intense.

“We all know what it takes to win, because we’ve done it in all our sports,” Patterson said. “We’ve all won a lot in our careers, and that makes us feel like we can compete with anyone as long as we do what we know we’re capable of doing.”

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Best wrestlers in state from northern Illinois

By Randy Holland

Polo’s Ethan Cain wrestles Bobby Bradley from Vandalia during a third place match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Feb. 20. Cain won his third place match.

Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media.

Cain earns third place From B1 “Cain is one of the best wrestlers that I have coached and he led a class of great seniors that we will be really sorry to lose,” Zigler said.

Cain advanced to quarterfinal against Kibler with an opening round pin over James Cox of Wilmington. After a power half for two points and two chicken wings for three points, Cain reversed to

start the second and caught another wing for the fall at 2:37.

After Kibler, he met Zach Kincaide of Alton Woodriver and made quick work of it, scraping for the turn and switching to a reverse half and posting an arm at 1:30.

He was nearly as quick against Robbie Carey of Mercer County in the consolation quarterfinal, hitting a duck under takedown to the back a

minute into the match and pinning at 1:35.

That brought up seventh ranked Appleman, coming down from a 5-2 loss to Kauzlaric in the semifinal.

Cain had two takedowns in the first period, the second into a cradle for two points.

It was a cradle and a tilt for three points each in the second, and Cain spent the third on the bottom in the 14-2 win. Appleman finished sixth.

It was another state individual finals wrestling tournament that proved that Northern Illinois still has the best wrestling around.

In a tough tournament, with many upsets, wrestlers advancing from the Polo Regional and the Princeton Sectional filled the podium at the (nearly) newly renovated State Farm Center in Champaign last weekend.

Eighty four medals are given out and the Princeton Sectional accounted for 32 of them, including eight championships, two second places, and eight third places.

Nine of the 14 championship matches had wrestlers from the north and the 170 pound final featured two. And of those 32 medalists, fourteen came from the Polo Regional.

Eleven medals including 106 pound champion Tyler Fleetwood of Fulton were won by wrestlers coming from the Sherrard Regional.

The Stanford Olympia Sectional had 19 place winners, but just one first place.

The Carterville Sectional

sent 18 to the podium and won three titles, while the Plano Sectional had two champions among their 15 medalists Top ranked Dakota, a state champion machine, crowned three more this year.

Alec Henze got his second title at 113 pounds, Greg Krulas took his second state 145 pound championship in three trips to the title match, and Nate Olson took his second title at 160 pounds.

At 170, Andrew Wenger was second to Colton Cashmore of Alden-Hebron, also from the Princeton Sectional.

Alex Porter was fifth at 120 pounds.

Top ranked Jared Packer was upset in the 152 pound semifinal and finished third.

Only one qualifier from Dakota failed to get a medal.

The only other school in the tournament with more than one champion was Byron, also coming from Polo, who got second state titles from Brady Wilsie at 126 pounds and Nolan Baker at 132 pounds.

Their other entrant in the tournament, Jacob Elsbury, finished third in a good

tournament for the Tigers.

Other medalists who advanced from Polo were Ethan Cain of Polo, third at 195 pounds, and Austin Vincent, 113, Rahveon Valentine, 138, both fifth and Hunter Luke 126, sixth, all from Lena-Winslow.

Jared VanVleet of Stillman Valley was sixth at 120 pounds.

In addition to Fleetwood and Cashmore, heavyweight John Barnes of Peru St. Bede took a title advancing from Princeton.

Other medalists from there were Dylan Binion of Erie-Prophetstown, second at 182 pounds, Josh Schrank,106, from Rockford Lutheran, Stone Engle, 120, Mercer County, and Hunter Spengler, 126, Sherrard, all placing third.

Placing fourth were Grady Todd of Erie, 138, Sam Ryner of Sherrard, 170, and Taylor Fleetwood of Fulton, 220.

Placing fifth were James Schnerre of Orion, and Niles Ager of Rock Falls.

Coming in sixth were Luke Wallace of Lutheran, Tony Heinitz of Fulton, and Dallas Appleman of Amboy.

Byron advances to finals of the Class 2A girls tournament The Big Northern Conference has one girls basketball team playing in the state finals this Friday and Saturday in Red Bird Arena.

Byron’s Lady Tigers will be one of four teams battling for the Class 2A crown in Normal after eliminating Peoria Christian 47-36 at the Monmouth Super-Sectional on Monday night.

After a slow first quarter start on Monday, the Lady Tigers (31-3) changed up their defense from zone to man in the second quarter and jumped out to a 22-16 lead at the half.

Paige Holloway chased down a loose ball midway through the third quarter and converted a layup to make it 30-18. Bailey Burrows made

the backend of a 1-1 to make the score 31-18 at the end of the third quarter.

Byron stretched its lead to 13 after Lexi DeVries made two free throws and Burrows found Holloway open underneath to make it 38-25 with 3:24 to play.

Peoria Christian fought back to close within seven points, 41-34 with 1:21 left,

but Byron took care of the basketball and made their free throws down the stretch en route to the win.

DeVries led Byron with 21 points.

Byron finished in second place in conference play with a 12-2 record behind Rockford Lutheran. Lutheran won the conference with a perfect 14-0 record and

accounted for two of Byron’s three losses. The other Lady Tiger loss was to Burlington Central on Dec. 3, 56-42.

Lutheran lost to Burlington Central in Class 3A Rochelle Sectional semi-final on Monday night, 51-39.

Lutheran had beaten Stillman Valley, another BNC foe, 54-37 on Feb. 18 to win the championship of the Rock

Falls Regional.

Byron will face Camp Point (Central) on Friday, Feb. 26 in the 8:15 p.m. semifinal game. The game will be held at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.

Byron finished third in Class A in 1996 and advanced to the Class A state finals in 1988 and 2006.

seasons. That’s impressive, but Polo’s streak of four 20win seasons demonstrates a program also with panache.

The beauty of this matchup, provided there is not an upset on Wednesday, is the unknown factor. Being so far away, they don’t see each other or even play teams from the same conference.

Both teams will watching with keen interest during the semifinals to feel each other out, especially Brimfield, since they have the luxury of playing first.

At the Forreston regional, it will be interesting to see if No. 5 AFC can knock off No. 2 Wethersfield and No.

3 Annawan. After being crushed 86-41 by Polo last year, Annawan must have really improved.

What will the economic impact of lower gas prices be on Polo fans traveling to Brimfield?

Let’s make it simple and say prices are a $1 a gallon less than what they had been a year or two ago.

What if 240 people go to Wednesday’s game, with an average of three riders per vehicle? With the excitement building on Friday, an extra 180 people make the trip with the same three riders per vehicle. That’s a total of 220 cars for both days.

The round trip is approximately 200 miles and if each car gets 30 mph, the per vehicle cost is $9.93 based upon $1.49/ gal gas. For both days, the approximate costs incurred

by Polo drivers overall would be $2,184.

If gas were $1 a gallon higher, that cost would be $3,652. The difference is a savings of $1,468 to Polo basketball consumers.

It may not seem like a huge amount, but if one looks at the whole state and the 1,418 post-season games played by boys and girls, it is significant.

Activities for Feb. 29 March 5 Monday, Feb. 29 FJH/FHS music programs Butter Braid fundraiser all week JH wrestling (H at Polo) vs. Winnebago, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m.

Jr. High Girl’s Basketball Home vs. Byron - 4 p.m.

High School Boy’s

Basketball sectionals - TBA Wednesday, March 2 High School Boy’s Basketball sectionals - TBA Thursday, March 3 Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m.

High School Boy’s Basketball sectionals - TBA Friday, March 4 End of Third Quarter Preschool Screening at Forreston Reformed Church, 501 S. Third Ave., Forreston

- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

High School Boy’s Basketball sectionals - TBA Saturday, March 5 High School Band - IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest Servant Leadership training at Highland Community College - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Junior High Girl’s Basketball Rt. 72 Tournament - 7th and 8th grade, away at Polo - 9 a.m.

Sports Column On the road again for the Marcos

electric and the Marcos have a chance to make a statement to the rest of the state.

Even though this is a regional, it will be more like a sectional with the long drive and a state-ranked power in Brimfield on the marquee.

A plus for Polo is by the time Friday rolls around, is that they will have had the benefit of having made the trip on Wednesday and be familiar with the surroundings.

So, it’s not like they’re going into the championship game cold against the defending state champ.

When the Marcos make the return trip on Friday, they will be ready and the gym at Brimfield should be rocking with a huge crowd of Polo

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

After a long trip to Stark County for the final game of the football season, it’s on the road south again to the next county down for the Polo basketball team and its fan base.

There’s been some grumbling about Polo having to travel that far, but the more I think about, the more I am excited about the opportunity.

The atmosphere at Brimfield promises to be

faithful.

My gut feeling is that Brimfield is very concerned about having a late-surging team like Polo in the regional. They know of Polo’s athleticism because of the success of the football team and the return of 4-year starter Brad Cavanaugh to the lineup.

Another reason for Brimfield to fear Polo is that other than perhaps Chicago Hope, the Marcos are the best No. 4 seed in 1A. Remember, in the first Associated Press poll, Polo was ranked No. 5 in the state.

I’m sure Brimfield probably does because they were one spot ahead of the Marcos.

Brimfield has won five of the last six regionals, with at least 29 wins in each of those

Polo Activities Activities for Feb. 29 – March 5 Monday, Feb. 29 Aplington Wrestling vs Winnebago at Aplington – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs Oregon at Centennial – 4 p.m.

7/8th Grade Girls Basketball at Mt. Morris – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2 No activities listed Thursday, March 3 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs Pecatonica at Aplington – 4 p.m.

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Basketball vs Amboy at Centennial – 4 p.m.

Friday, March 4 No activities listed Saturday, March 5 IHSA Solo and Ensemble at Savanna Rt. 72 Girls Basketball Tourney at Forreston – 9 a.m.

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University of Illinois Extension is seeking experienced mentors to share their time and talents with the youth of Ogle County.

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University of Illinois Extension is recruiting adult mentors to teach short term programs on subjects that are interesting to both the mentor and the youth.

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horticulture, robotics, STEM, art, and gardening are just a few examples of potential topics that can be taught.

Youth Development training will be provided so no prior teaching

experience is needed.

Volunteers can work around their busy schedules.

Family and friends are welcome to be a mentor with the volunteers.

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how to be a University of Illinois Extension mentor contact Lisa Hepker, 4-H Youth Development Educator at (815) 732-2191 or email her at lkhepker@ illinois.edu.

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

Feb. 9 At 2:24 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the parking lot of the Shell gas station located at 201 S. Fourth Street, involving a 2010 Toyota driven by Vicki R. Eastman, 66, Oregon, and a parked 2011 Nissan belonging to Natasha M. Haas, 24, Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Feb. 10 At 9:25 p.m., police responded to an open cell line in the Oregon Snyder Pharmacy parking lot located at 201 N. Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of

Israel A. Lopez, 51, Oregon, for domestic battery. Lopez was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Feb. 11 At 12:37 a.m., police, while conducting follow-up investigation on a domestic incident, arrested Shannon M. Slayton, 29, Oregon, for domestic battery. Slayton was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Feb. 14 At 2:40 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of W. Washington Street and Oregon Trail Road involving a 2002 Saturn driven by Colton M. Gawlick, 16, Oregon, and a 2008 Ford driven by Kyle B. Benson,

44, Lena. Gawlick was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Feb. 15 James L. Palomarez, Jr., 23, Dixon, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. for driving while license suspended.

Palomarez was also issued citations for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended for non-insurance and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred in the 300 block of S. Fourth Street.

Feb. 16 Tracy L. Lovgren, 46, Stillman Valley, was issued a citation at 5:15 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100

block of N. Third Street.

Feb. 20 John D. Rasmussen, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 6:25 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of controlled substance petition to revoke probation. Rasmussen was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Feb. 21 Carol A. Hammer, 38, Oregon, was arrested at 6:25 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for forgery.

Hammer was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Noah A.J. Rodriguez, 34, Mt. Morris, issued a citation at 7:25 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in

the 800 block of Madison Street.

Mark M. Ransley, 58, Berwyn, was arrested at 10:46 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood-alcohol content greater than .08%.

Ransley was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred in the 200 block of W. Washington Street.

Fifteen parking tickets and 36 verbal/written warnings were issued from Feb. 8-21.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of

law.

General calls for service through dispatch Feb. 8-21 Checking a Subject/Vehicle ........... 9 Citizen Complaints.....15 Animal Complaints ..... 4 Juvenile Complaints .... 3 Ordinance Violations... 1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ............ 10 Disturbance / Domestic ..................... 4 Assist EMS/ Other Department ....... 7 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window.......... 2 Vehicle/Building Lockout ....................... 4 911 Hang-up/ Open Line.................... 2 Traffic Stops.............. 35

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

Feb. 16 Matthew Polanco, 26, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for burglary. Polanco posted 10% of a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 18.

Cketavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for aggravated fleeing. Pempilton’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 22 court appearance.

Feb. 17 Jay R. Bonnette, 25, Sterling, was arrested for failure to appear. Bonnette’s full cash bond was set at $4,375.59 pending a Feb. 18 court appearance.

Feb. 18 Datonjames J. Wilkins, 22,

Rockford, was arrested at 7:14 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of N. Kennedy Hill Road. Wilkins was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Cody Sondgeroth, 19, Dixon, was arrested at 10:17 p.m. for violation of the drug paraphernalia act and unlawful possession of cannabis, more than 10 grams but not more than 30

grams.

A passenger, Reid Deets,19, Dixon, was also placed under arrest for violation of the drug paraphernalia act and unlawful possession of cannabis under 2.5 grams.

Both Sondgeroth and Deets were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Feb. 19 Brian Bolt, 27, Rockford, was arrested on an

outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Bolt’s full cash bond was set at $5,046.87 pending a court appearance.

Charles Scofield, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke and failure to appear.

Scofield posted a full cash bond of $1,636 and 10% of a $2,000 bond pending a court appearance.

Brittany Watson, 19,

Ogle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for resisting a peace officer. Watson posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 11.

Christina Pelayo, 38, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for resisting a peace officer. Pelayo’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

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

a fireman (two counts), jury status call Feb. 22.

Feb. 17 Brian Holtz, 42, Rochelle, domestic battery, possession of cannabis, theft/criminal trespass to residence/resisting a peace officer/possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference March 14.

Feb. 18 Douglas S. Carr, 46, Oregon, pleaded guilty to theft. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe ordered him to participate in drug court.

He must abide with all terms and conditions of the drug court program and pay a fee of $1,500.

If defendant fails to successfully complete drug court he will be sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release.

Gebahet Bustamante, 54, Chicago, driving while license revoked, jury status call march 2.

Donavon Burnley, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary to a motor vehicle, preliminary hearing March 2.

Pedro Mora-Mejia, 34, Rockford, aggravated robbery (two counts), jury status call Feb. 22.

Feb. 19 Jacob Albers, 27, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 94 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate

Feb. 16 Ckatavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, jury status call Feb. 22.

Damian J. Wilson, 21, Polo, aggravated robbery, pre-trial conference March 14.

Robert W. Swanson, 18, Byron, aggravated battery to

and successfully complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as requested by Probation. He must perform 30 hours of public serve work.

He must pay a $100 fine, $600 probation fee, $200 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $5 to Crimestoppers, and $75 to the Violent Crime VIctim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed per plea agreement.

Earl J, Kittle, Jr., 51, Creston, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated driving while under the influence, a Class 2 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve 90 days periodic imprisonment and 30 months probation.

Additional 90 days imprisonment was stayed pending compliance.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as requested. He must submit to DNA testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

He must pay a $2,500 fine, $25 per month probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $10 to the VCVA Fund.

Gabriel Borrego, 20, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call March 28.

Legion Charlton, 29, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, failure to appear: arrest warrant issued for $100,000 (10 percent).

Gary May, 46, Kentucky, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status March 3.

Jay Diehl, 43, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status March 3.

Trevon Neal, 19, Crest, possession of a controlled

substance, status March 11.

Anjelica Brockman, 21, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing March 2.

Raymond Lopez, 54, Polo, domestic battery (2 counts), preliminary hearing March 2.

Christina Pelayo, 38, Rochelle, resisting a peace officer, pre-trial conference March 14.

Caleb Johnson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ possession of drug paraphernalia, preliminary hearing March 16.

Michael McDonald, 67, Indiana, theft, status March 18.

David Kmiec, 34, Rochelle, unlawful restraint/domestic battery/ interference with reporting of domestic violence, sentencing April 22.

Timothy Vaughan, 32, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference March 14.

Roberto Hernandez, 34, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference March 14.

Felix Varga, 45, Rochelle, retail theft, preliminary hearing March 9.

Dawn Miller, 41, Rochelle, retail theft, preliminary hearing March 9.

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Remember to recycle your electronics on Feb. 26 Drop off items on Fri., Feb. 26 The next monthly electronics recycling dropoff for Ogle County residents will be Friday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp at the Ogle County Annex Building, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

The event is coordinated by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD).

Volunteers are needed to help unload vehicles and sort and stack electronics. Lunch and a t-shirt will be offered to volunteers.

Items accepted include all televisions, computer hardware, computer cable,

monitors, laptops, tablets, printers, FAX machines, phone systems, stereo equipment, and DVD/ VCR players.

Additional items include video gaming systems, cell phones, radios, digital clocks, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges.

Microwave ovens are

accepted at a cost of $5.

Items not accepted include vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, yard tools, coffee makers, fryers, ovens, white goods (appliances), air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or humidifiers.

An unlimited number of televisions can be brought in for recycling, however

dismantled and scavenged items are considered business electronics and are not accepted through this program.

OCSWMD staff will be on hand to assist unloading and sorting of electronics.

Checks brought in for microwave recycling, made out to Ogle County Solid Waste Management

Department.

This event is open to Ogle County residents only.

Residents of other counties, businesses who wish to recycle electronics, or volunteers, should call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 for more information.

For a full list of accepted items, go to www.oglecounty. org.

9:19 p.m. for the unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport Road and Ill. 26. McKnight was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

On Feb. 17, deputies responded to an address in the 4000 block of W. Pond Road in Leaf River for a report of theft of money.

After completing an investigation into the incident, Mary C. Peters, 46, Byron, was arrested Feb. 22 for forgery and felony theft.

Peters was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending an appearance before a judge.

Sheriff Arrests From B3 Feb. 20 At approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 7,500 block of North Ill. 2.

After an investigation, it was determined that a 2000 GMC Sierra pick-up, being driven by Edward G. Lauren, 50, Byron, was traveling north when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

Lauren refused medical treatment at the scene.

He was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail for processing and is due to appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Fifth Street in Leaf

River. The vehicle was a blue Chevrolet Cavalier being driven by Dan J. Knaub, 27, Leaf River.

The Ogle County K-9 Unit searched the vehicle and the drug paraphernalia was the only illegal substance found in the vehicle.

Knaub was arrested for driving while license revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he

posted bond and is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.

James D. Beneventi, 38, Leaf River, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant.

Beneventi was unable to post bond on the warrant and was being held in Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

Seth McKnight, 29, Rock Falls, was arrested at

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.

Kimberly J. Young, 50, Leaf River, driving on

revoked license, $191 costs only; driving while under the influence of alcohol, $2,057; Feb. 18, 2016 (Sept. 17, 2015).

Lisa R. Phillips, 44, Mt. Morris, driving on suspended license, Feb. 18, 2016 (Nov. 23, 2015), $719 I-bond/ recog.

William H. Carlson, 19, Mt. Morris, speeding 35-plus mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to

driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 17, 2016 (Jan. 8, 2016), $406.

Jeffery L. Lehrke, 51, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 17, 2016 (Jan. 11, 2016), $311.

Heather L. Loso, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 16, 2016 (Jan. 13, 2016), $120.

Delores U. Hittlet, 58, Polo, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 16, 2016

(Jan. 13, 2016), $120.

Liana M. Campollo, 24, Polo, failure to obey yield sign, Feb. 18, 2016 (Jan. 26, 2016), $160.

Jordan L. Nelson, 24, Mt. Morris, expired registration, Feb. 16, 2016 (Jan. 27, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Wyatt J. Pierce, 20, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 17, 2016 (Feb. 1, 2016), $160.

Rachel M. Bittenbender, 27, Rockford, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of South Ill. 2.

Bittenbender was also cited for operating a vehicle with no insurance.

Bittenbender was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Feb. 22 Jessi T. Watson, 23, homeless, was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants for petition to revoke and failure to appear.

Watson’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) and $375 full cash pending a court appearance.

At approximately 10:13 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of South Ill. 26.

After investigation, a 17-year-female juvenile was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis, less than 2.5 grams.

The juvenile was also issued citations for improper parking on the roadway and no valid driver’s license.

She was transported to her residence and released to her parent.

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

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

Feb. 11 John R. Kresser and Lisa M. Kresser, warranty deed to David L. Spaine and Sandra L. Spaine, 403 W. Oregon St., Polo, Buffalo Township,

$18,908.

Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, and CWABS Inc., Series 2007BC1, warranty deed to Jason Whaley, 17333 E. Lind Rd., Rochelle, Dement Township, $78,000.

Anthony D. Ruth, Lisa Reber, Stephanie M. Watson, and Ronda Steffen, warranty deed to Corey M. Fry and Kerri L. Fry, 3078 N. Silver Ridge Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $115,800.

Feb. 16 Donald K. Karper, warranty deed to Thomas W.

Wyatt, 8095 E. Flagg Rd., Chana, LaFayette Township, $152,000.

JP Morgan Chase Bank Assn., warranty deed to Carl Dilbeck, 102 S. Mabel St., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $35,000.

Henry K. Bocker, Winton D. Bocker, Bethany A. Bocker, and Megan S. Bocker, warranty deed to Edward K. Baker and Molly H. Baker, property on North Ridge Road., no address given, Oregon, Mt. Morris Township, $1,496,816.

Casey Retail Co., warranty

deed to B.J. Way, LLC, 733 W. Blackhawk Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $161,200.

Robert Roberts, quit claim deed to Christine A. Boland and Christine A. Roberts, 301 W. Meadows St., Polo, Buffalo Township.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Daveen J. Winters and James E. Winters, 10964 E. Lindenwood Rd., Chana, White Rock Township, $54,000.

John L. Williamsen, quit claim deed to Lorna

l. Williamsen, 9770 N. Mulberry Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township.

Feb. 17 Naomi Cusick, Naomi L. Cusick, and Joshua R. Cusick, warranty deed to Aldo Milan and Adriana Milan, 5623 S. Corey Ln., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $150,000.

Feb. 18 Dennis M. Kott and Jennifer D. Kott, warranty deed to Joshua S. Champlain, 15648 E. Royster Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe

Township, $157,000.

Leland H. Bodmer, quit claim deed to Joseph Wagner and Oscar Strum, property in Taylor Township, no address given.

Ogle County Sheriff and Rebecca L. Morris, sheriff’s deed to JP Morgan Chase Bank, 206 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, David B. Mensi and Amy J. Mensi, sheriff’s deed to Green Tree Servicing, LLC, 5330 N. Marrill Rd., Byron, Marion Township.

of Goodwill, along with numerous other awards.

He was chairman of the Leaf River Lions Parade, which was part of the Leaf River Summer Daze Festival.

During his 20-plus years he helped develop one of the finest small town parades in northern Illinois.

He was a member of the Leaf River United Methodist Church.

He was given the Citizen of the Year award in 2015.

He was past president of the Leaf River Firemen’s Association and the Forrestville Valley Education Foundation.

Bill has been a member of the Ogle County Farm Bureau for more than 50 years, a life member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, and Samuel H Davis Lodge No 96.

He was also director of

the German American State Bank for 17 years.

During his busy life he always found time to go golfing with his friends and family.

He also enjoyed camping at Woodhaven, vacationing with his family, and keeping family traditions going over the years.

He enjoyed his winter retreat in Florida.

Survivors include daughter, Valorie (Dean) Roberts, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; son, Brad (Roxy) Lomax, German Valley, daughters, Kim (Dave) Cox, Leaf River, and Jodi Miley, Murphysboro; 11 grandkids; and nine greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Nola; sister, Louise; and granddaughter, Christina.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 23 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, with Uncle Bill Stees officiating.

Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.

A memorial has been established for Serenity Hospice and Home, Leaf River Lions Club, and Leaf River United Methodist Church.

Sign Bill’s guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.

Obituaries Dr. James T. “Doc” O’Connor Dr. James T. “Doc” O’Connor, 86, Polo, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Doc was born on Oct. 21, 1929 in Ionia County, Michigan, the son of James F. and Katherine (Lawless) O’Connor.

He married Dorothy Westrick on Feb. 22, 1952, in Ionia, Michigan.

Doc was an avid Michigan State fan, was past president of Northern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association, and served on the board of directors for Polo National Bank and Edgewood Golf Course.

He was one of the founders of the Polo Nursing Home, a member of the Polo Lions

Club and St. Mary Church, Polo.

Doc wrote a column for the Tri-County Press, loved to travel, golf, hunt, or anything else outdoors.

Survivors include wife Dorothy; daughters, Susan Zook, Polo, Pat (Mike) Rosek, Crystal Falls, Michigan, Margaret “Peg” (Bob) Govett, Plover, Wisconsin, Kate (Ed) Hardy, Marietta, Georgia, Kerrie (David) Peterson, Polo; sons, Jim (Christina Grogan) O’Connor, Polo, Tim (Susan) O’Connor, Mt. Carroll, Dan (Dru) O’Connor, Traverse City, Michigan; sisters, Jane Finch, Lowell, Michigan, and Joie (Bill) Spencer, Muskegon, Michigan; 21 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in

death by son, Michael John O’Connor; sister, Joann Archambeau; and granddaughter, Lauren O’Connor.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Polo, with Rev. Joseph P. Naill, officiating.

Burial followed at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Polo.

Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home.

Since the Lenten season prevents flowers from being brought into the church, memorials may be directed to the James T. O’Connor Memorial Fund.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Guy J. “Bill” Lomax Guy J. “Bill” Lomax, 88, Leaf River, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

He was born on Aug. 4, 1927 in Freeport, the son of Guy and Manta (Johnson) Lomax.

He married his high school sweetheart Nola (Miller) Lomax on June 3, 1947. She died in December of 1988.

They resided in Forreston before moving to Leaf River in 1958, where he began his career with Country Companies from 1957-1969.

He then had the opportunity to be a field representative for the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness.

He was one of the founders of the Illinois Lions Glaucoma Unit and also the Eye Donor Collection Centers and Hospitals in the State of Illinois.

He returned to selling insurance and retired from there after 35 years.

He joined the Leaf River Lions Club where he became District Governor and then International Director.

During his time of being an International Director, he received five Presidential Awards, President Award for Leaf River, and the highest award being the Ambassador

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 11, 2016, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Alchemy Equestrian, 302 N. Second Ave. Holcomb, IL 61043 Dated: February 11, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016

PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 1, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: J Miller Restorations 410 N. Locust Ave Forreston IL 61030 Dated: February 1, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 19, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Northern Illinois Shortline Implement, 1986 N. Mount Vernon Rd., Polo, IL 61064 Dated: February 19, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 4, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: OMF Music Resources 11481 N Springfield Rd. Baileyville IL 61007 Dated: February 4, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 18, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Route 64 Vintage 101 E. Washington Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: February 18, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016

PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: The Barber Shoppe, 210 N. 4Th St., Oregon IL 61061 Dated: February 3, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs.

TRENT G. FERGUSON and JENNIFER D. FERGUSON, HUSBAND and WIFE; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TRENT G. FERGUSON; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JENNIFER D. FERGUSON; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants.

CASE NO.: 2015 CH 69 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 16, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, will on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the north door of the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Administration Building, located at 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of said and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court confirmation of said sale.

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.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of Lakeview Subdivision as located in the West Half (½) of the Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 25 and the East Half (½) of the Northeast Quarter (¼) of Section 26, all in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded February 20, 1962 as Document No. 353467; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

Common Address: 1103 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Tax Code No.: 24-26-232-009 (2013 $2,244.52) Bi-level home built in 1963, with aluminum siding; 2 bedrooms; 1 bath; 776 sq. ft. Living area with a finished full basement and 2-car detached garage; Lot size is 7.584 sq.ft.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $119,674.85. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Ogle County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law office of Lester S. Weinstine, 409 North Main St., Morrison, IL 61270; 815-772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

In re the Estate of: LARRY L. TRAVIS, Deceased.

NO. 2016-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LARRY L. TRAVIS. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2016, to EARL ROWLAND as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: EARL ROWLAND, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AQ1, Plaintiff, vs.

JESUS E. GONZALEZ, ROSA G. GONZALEZ AKA ROSA GUADALUPE LOZANO-RIVERA and STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.

12 CH 162 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 PICKWICK ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 24-14-454006 Commonly known as: 1110 Pickwick, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $225,780.31.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS- CIRCUIT COURT, OGLE COUNTY Request of: Vicki Sue Blum NO. 2016 MR 8 NOTICE OF FILING A REQEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Vicki Sue Blum the the new name of: Vicki Sue Dambman The court hearing will be held on 4/28/16 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in courtroom# 202. /s/ Vicki Sue Blum Feb. 28. March 3, 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 200702 - REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-02, Plaintiff(s), vs.

ESTELA MONTOYA, ELIZABETH MONTOYA, FERNANDO MONTOYA , MANUEL MONTOYA-LARA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendant(s).

Case No. 15 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 1305 CREST LN., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-13-457-004 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 15-01618 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2006-D Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN W. BENSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2016, 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 1213 UNION DRIVE, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-27-205-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $274,236.66.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C14-00708.

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

NANCY R. DENEAU, f/k/a NANCY FRANCOIS, LEONARD GOWERS, SUE MAITKE, n/k/a SUE GOWERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant.

NO. 15 CH 86 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 9th day of October, 2015, I, Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, 815-235-0800.

B. The common address of said property is: 710 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 6 in Benjamin F. Sheets' First Addition to the City of Oregon, in Ogle County, Illinois.

AND part of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 3, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, thence South 33 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 6, 124 feet, thence North 33 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and thence East on the South line of said Lot 6 to the place of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County in the State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence E. The time and place of sale are: March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale.

Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney.

Date at Freeport, Illinois, this 1st day of February, 2016.

Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiffs 208 W Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

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NO. 2016-P-10 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELMER R. ROWLEY. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2016, to BONNIE BOON f/k/a BONNIE SMITH as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: BONNIE BOON, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN POWELL'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 474, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I684503 Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK J. WYSOCKI, FRANKLIN J. WYSOCKI, FRANK WYSOCKI, CONCORD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 16 CH 2 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. Frank J. Wysocki, Franklin J. Wysocki, Frank Wysocki, Concord Condominium Association, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord claimants. Case No. 2016 CH 2. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Unit 805 of Concord Towers Condominium as shown on the Declaration of Condominium recorded April 12, 1989 as Document No. 563220 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as set forth in said Declaration; situated n Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1133 North 7th Street, Unit 805, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN Number: 24-13-384-026 Mortgage and the Modification of Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, Illinois, as Document Numbers 201001004296 and 201305144.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of April, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated: January 11, 2016. /s/Kim Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

NANCY R. DENEAU, f/k/a NANCY FRANCOIS, LEONARD GOWERS, SUE MAITKE, n/k/a SUE GOWERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant.

NO. 15 CH 86 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 9th day of October, 2015, I, Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, 815-235-0800.

B. The common address of said property is: 710 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 6 in Benjamin F. Sheets' First Addition to the City of Oregon, in Ogle County, Illinois.

AND part of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 3, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, thence South 33 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 6, 124 feet, thence North 33 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and thence East on the South line of said Lot 6 to the place of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County in the State of Illinois.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence E. The time and place of sale are: March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record.

H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney.

Date at Freeport, Illinois, this 1st day of February, 2016.

Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiffs 208 W Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 2007-02 - REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-02, Plaintiff(s), vs.

ESTELA MONTOYA, ELIZABETH MONTOYA, FERNANDO MONTOYA , MANUEL MONTOYALARA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendant(s).

Case No. 15 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 32 IN MEADOWBROOK SUBDIVISION NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 85A, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 1305 CREST LN., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-13-457-004 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

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

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 15-01618 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AQ1, Plaintiff, vs.

JESUS E. GONZALEZ, ROSA G. GONZALEZ AKA ROSA GUADALUPE LOZANO-RIVERA and STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.

12 CH 162 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 PICKWICK ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 25 in North Ridge Phase 1, a Subdivision located in part of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., as shown on the Plat thereof recorded April 29, 1993 in Book 1993, at Page 4362 and filed in Plat File C at page 13, situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 24-14-454-006 Commonly known as: 1110 Pickwick, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $225,780.31.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the 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 shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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POLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice a public hearing will be held on February 29, 2016 at the Polo Fire Station location on South Franklin Avenue in the City of Polo, Illinois and such meeting will be held commencing at seven P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time.

Purpose of the meeting to be the discussion of a referendum to be placed on the ballot in the next general election for the purpose of increasing the maximum allowable tax levy rate for the Polo Fire Protection Ambulance Service District as allowed by recent State of Illinois Law. At this time, the public will be allowed to voice any concerns and/or to question the merits of this decision important to the ongoing operations of the current 24/7 Paramedic Service to all District residents.

By order of the Trustees of said District, dated and signed this 15th day of February, 2016.

Polo Fire Protection District s/ V. Robert Cassens, President Feb. 25, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: SHIRLEY J. CLAYTON, Deceased.

NO. 2016-P-6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHIRLEY J. CLAYTON. Letters of Office were issued on January 26, 2016, to TROY K. CLAYTON as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: TROY K, CLAYTON, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Oregon is accepting sealed bids for the installation of 4 streetlights in the Settlers Ridge subdivision. Bid packets are available at City Hall or by contacting Mike Bowers at 815 7616872. Bids will be opened Friday March 4, 2016 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 115 N. 3rd St., Oregon, IL 61061 at 10.00 AM. A minimum of 3 references of past projects similar in nature and proof of insurance shall accompany bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Feb. 18 & 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2006-D -v.Plaintiff, KEVIN W. BENSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2016, 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: LOT 50 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF OGLE CROSSINGS PLAT NO 1. BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN D PLAT, FILE 71 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0413104 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY. ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1213 UNION DRIVE, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-27-205-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $274,236.66.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1400708. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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912

1999 Chevy Silverado, ext. cab, Z71 pkg. Brand new tires & rotors. 181K mi. Locally owned and bought. $5500 815-564-7380.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

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905

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S.U.V.S

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2005 GMC Yukon XL, black, 1 owner, gar. kept, 185k mi. seats 9, tow pkg., extra rack, $4,900 815-631-0924

TRUCKS

910

2012 Ram 3500 Dually Quad Cab, 8 ft. box spray n liner, 6.7, auto trans, manual 4x4 3.73 rear end tow pack, cloth black, new tires, running boards, block heater, pw l/w, grill cover, 40,000 mi, $37,000 815-5908995 before 7 pm.

945

2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, two slides, generator, HWH hyd. Levelers. 11,800 orig. mi Always stored inside. $41,000. 309659-2488.

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710

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SPORTING GOODS

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press

716

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755

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B8 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 25, 2016, Page B8

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HELP WANTED EDUCATION

503

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

NEW TODAY

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Gaffey Health Service Inc. is in need of both RN's and LPN's in the home of a Pediatric case in Sterling.

Full-Time and Part-Time available. Nurses must have a valid Illinois Nursing License for a minimum of one year.

Apply at: 3408 River Road, Sterling 8am to 430pm M-F or call 815-6255575 for more information.

RN/LPN & CNA's We are looking for Experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

NEW TODAY

Experienced Part-time RN/LPN and C.N.A. needed Please apply in person at: Avonlea Cottage 2201 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling

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Gaffey Health Service Inc. is excepting CNA applications for Home Health Care cases located in and around the Sauk Valley area. All shifts currently available.

Apply at: 3408 River Road Sterling, 8a-430p M-F or call 815625-5575 for more information

Casey's General Store in Franklin Grove Casey's accepting applications for Full & Part Time Team Members & Food Service Leader Full time. Must be willing to work days, nights weekends and some holidays.

Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 210 Creston, IL 60113

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EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: PART TIME COOK To apply go to www.roe47.org, Area Vacancies, and complete application.

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NEW TODAY CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon., some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips into Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid.

Call Phil 815-973-4054

Full Time Shop Position Witmer Precision Services located in Mt. Morris, IL has a full time shop position available. We are looking for someone who is motivated, hard working and reliable. Some duties would include installation & service of Precision Planting equipment, vehicle maintenance and farm work. Experience working on a farm or with farm equipment is a plus, but not necessary. A CDL would be a benefit, but if you don’t have one, must be willing to get one.

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4098 W. Midtown Rd.Mt. Morris, IL 61054 815-734-6236

EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Customer Service/ In House Sales Seeking a people person with an upbeat personality to train to work with our customers. Opportunity for travel and increased compensation.

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EMPLOYMENT

505

First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time Customer Service Representative position.

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or email resume to: mmulinazzi@ffsb web.com.

Independent Contractors, Lease Purchase and Company Drivers Wanted! MidStates Freight Lanes, Weekly Home Time and No Northeast!

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NEW TODAY Service Tech needed to repair office machines.

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Send resume to P.O. Box 276 Oregon, IL 61061

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for TRASH ROUTE HELPERS and CDL CLASS B DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our FORRESTON, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes or above driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week.

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Apply in person only at 306 E Main St. in Forreston, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

EMPLOYMENT

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Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277 Position for Part-Time Warden Ogle County Animal Control is taking applications for a parttime Warden.

This position includes being oncall 1-2 weekends a month plus occasional help during the week when needed. Please pick up an application at the Animal Control Office, 105 S. 5th St., Suite 112, Oregon, IL 61061 Applications need to be submitted by March 7, 2016 to guarantee consideration.

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Self Help Enterprises accepting applications: Developmental Training Trainer: Assisting persons with developmental disabilities learn vocational and life skills. High School diploma or equivalent required. DSP certified preferred, but will train.

Bus Driver: Drive a morning route and afternoon route. CDL with passenger endorsement or Class C license required.

Part time Group Home Staff: Assist persons with development disabilities in a group home setting. High school diploma or equivalent required. DSP certified preferred, but will train.

Apply at Self Help Enterprises 2300 W. LeFevre Sterling, Illinois Questions call 815-626-3115

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Ideal candidates are team oriented and work well with others. Applications available at our office or website.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Join The Team!

Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sauk Valley Media, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive. Based in Sterling, Sauk Valley Media is publisher of six weekly and two daily newspapers that serve Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for selling print and digital products in an established geographic territory, building strong client relationships, and providing superior customer service to merchants in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties.

This exciting role calls for an individual who enjoys working with local businesses to assess needs and present a solution-based product mix including print, digital, social, video, and mobile platforms.

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The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented consultative sales professional, with a positive mental attitude and strong communication skills. Must work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment and be a strong closer. Sales experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefit package and a competitive compensation plan.

Visit www.sshawmedia.c com to view and apply for all Sauk Valley Media career opportunities!

Send cover letter and resume to: JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com - OR Sauk Valley Media, Jennifer Heintzelman P.O. Box 498 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

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