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Champions
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50 Year Plan
The Forreston Cardinals took home their first football state championship Nov. 28. B1-B3
Pinecrest has received a grant to help memory loss by painting. A9
The Ogle County Board has plans for property acquisitions over the next 50 years. A7
Board approves Christmas gifts By Chris Johnson Reporter All village employees in Forreston will have extra spending money this holiday season. The Forreston Village Board approved Christmas gifts for the 13 employees. “Christmas gifts, does anybody have an opinion?” said village president Michael Harn. “Last year the full-time received $100 Forreston Dollars.” He suggested the five fulltime employees receive $100 this year and the eight parttime employees receive $50 each. “About $900 total,” said trustee Jeff Freeze. A motion to award the gifts was approved unanimously. In other business the board learned a survey will be mailed to every water customer in the village. “The survey is to make
Cards Are #1
The Forreston Cardinals won the Class 1A State Football title Nov. 28. Above, the team holds up the Class 1A State Champions Football trophy. At right, Forreston’s Evan Watz gets a congratulatory hug from band member Nathan Schneiderman after the Cardinals defeated Carrollton 20-15. Photos by Chris Johnson
Christmas event is Friday night
Sheriff Brian VanVickle sworn in By Chris Johnson Reporter There is a new sheriff in town now that Brian VanVickle took the oath of office Monday morning. VanVickle, Rochelle, defeated Michael Harn in the spring primary and was elected in November. VanVickle was a Rochelle Police Officer before becoming Ogle County’s newest sheriff. He was sworn in by Ogle County Judge John B. Roe
sure there is no cross contamination of the water supply,” said Alan Cruthis, the superintendent of public works. “We have to be assured we will not suck anything back into the water supply.” He said the survey is required due to a Illinois Environmental Protection Report on the village water supply. A full discussion on the report will be held during the Dec. 15 board meeting. The board also learned that no discussion on the planning commission meeting could be held until the Dec. 15 meeting. The planning commission made numerous recommendations about the subdivision across the street from the high school Nov. 20. The village board has the option to discuss the recommendations and overturn them with a 3/4 vote.
in front of a crowd of more than 80 friends, family, and supporters. “We have worked so hard. Everyone has been so supportive,” said VanVickle Monday morning. “I can’t say anything but thank you. Thank you for coming out today. I am at a loss for words.” Following VanVickle’s swearing in, Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley was sworn in by Roe. Huntley ran unopposed. In a separate courtroom,
Ogle County Treasurer John Coffman, was also ran unopposed was sworn in by Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson. A crowd of more than 80 was in this courtroom to witness the swearing in ceremony. Following his swearing in Eric Morrow, Oregon, was sworn in as the new State’s Attorney. He is taking over the post previously held by Mike Rock, who Morrow defeated in the primary.
“I want like to thank my family and everyone that supported us, and the members of the bar,” said Morrow. “I don’t take this office lightly. This is a responsibility I take seriously. I want to work with my staff to represent Ogle County well.” His assistant state’s attorneys, Ann Switzer, Joshua Versluys, Robert Schuman, and Andrew Wilt were also sworn in by Hanson. Later in the day members of the Ogle County Board took office.
The annual Christmas in the Country celebration will officially start the holiday season in Forreston on Friday, Dec. 5. Local businesses will show their appreciation for their customers with open houses and bargains. Forreston Hardware and Sweetwood Interiors, along with other businesses, will have extended hours until 8 p.m. and offer treats and specials. Forreston State Bank will host its annual Customer
Gouker remains board chairman By Vinde Wells Editor
History was repeated Monday evening when Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, was elected to his second two-year term as chairman by the same vote margin as two years ago. Gouker, a 16-year board veteran, was elected by a vote of 13-11, the same vote he received in December of 2012. He also faced the same opponent as two years ago. Board member Lyle Hopkins, Polo, was also nominated for chairman. “We have a lot of work to do in the next couple of years,” Gouker said. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead.” Board member John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, was elected to his second twoyear term as vice chairman. Ogle County Judge John B. Roe swears in Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle Monday morning in front of a crowd The vote for Finfrock was of more than 80 friends, family, and supporters. Photo by Chris Johnson unanimous.
In This Week’s Edition...
Church News, A5 Classifieds, B8-B12 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B6 Marriage Licenses, A4
Oregon Police, B6 Public Voice, A8 Property Transfers, B7 Sheriff’s Arrests, B6
Social News, A4 Sports, A11, B1-B3 State’s Attorney, B6 Weather, A3
Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering refreshments and hospitality. The First United Methodist Church will hold a luncheon and bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church will hold its annual cookie sale from 4 p.m. until sold out in the Sweetwood Annex next to Village Hairstyles. Kids are invited for cookies and cocoa with Santa from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Forreston Public Library.
Kim Gouker
Before Gouker and Finfrock were elected, Judge Robert Hanson swore in eight recently elected board members: J. Nick Bolin, Holcomb, in District 1, Pat Nordman, Oregon, in District 2, Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, in District 3, Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, in District 4, Dan Janes, Stillman Valley in District 5, Lee Meyers, Byron, in District 6, Rich Gronewold, Forreston in District 7, and Hopkins in District 8.
Deaths, B5 Richard F. Lee, Prudence F. Peterson
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Christmas music will be performed Start the Christmas season off right by listening to the sounds of the season with the Forreston Bands. The Forreston High School and Junior High School Bands will present an annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 5. The performance will be in the junior high gymnasium. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Performing on the concert will be the Sixth Grade Band, Seventh Grade Band, Eighth Grade Band, and the FHS Concert Band. The Junior and Senior High Bands will be performing the songs that they have been
The Forreston Cheerleaders and the Red Bird Regiment perform during halftime Nov. 28 at the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium. Photo by Chris Johnson
Christmas Benefit is Sunday The Forreston Lions Club will hold its Christmas Benefit and Auction on Sunday, Dec. 7 in the community room of the Forreston Fire Department. The annual event includes a meal for whoever can come, and also an effort to raise money and awareness for three important causes. The Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford is a high tech facility that helps the profoundly deaf and very impaired persons with vision problems. Many of our area residence have found help and hope for their hearing and sight disorders, at little or no cost. The American Diabetes Association helps people to understand their illness and
helps them to manage it so that they will not impair their sight and organs. The Leader Dogs for the Blind helps to provide independence to hundreds of their clients every year, giving them skills for a lifetime of independent travel and opening doors. To help the Forreston Lions to raise money for these three organizations, attend our dinner and auction on Dec. 7. To attend, bring a wrapped gift valued at $15 or more as a “meal ticket.” Every person attending will receive a voucher for $5. The voucher then can be used toward a wrapped gift when the bidding begins. Entertainment during the meal will be provided by Al
Buisker. Light refreshments of crackers, cheese, vegetable tray and other treats will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meal will follow at 6 p.m. The meal is catered by the Lessmans of Shannon. The menu includes chicken with rice, lasagna, green beans, rolls, various pies, coffee, and cold drinks. Lion auctioneers Lorence Ludwig, Wally Kilker and Virgil Swalve will auction the wrapped gifts to the highest bidder. Unwrapping the gift after it has been bought is always fun, as participants have no idea what they might have just purchased. The profit raised from this evening of good food and
fun will be divided between the above mentioned three organization. For more information or make a donation to these causes, call Lion Liz Palmer at 815-938-3522 or Lion Alice Akins at 815-938-3552.
working on since the fall concert. Included in their programs are traditional Christmas carols and songs. In all it should be an entertaining evening. No admission fee will be charged, but the Forreston Music Patrons are grateful for donations. The Music Patrons are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a brand new gas grill donated by Forreston Hardware. Tickets are $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Consider supporting the music programs at Forreston by purchasing these raffle tickets.
Santa will attend annual breakfast The Leaf River Lions Club will serve a Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial building. The menu will include pancakes, whole hog sausage, applesauce, orange juice, milk and coffee. Santa will arrive around 8:30 a.m. and stay till breakfast is over.
For this special occasion children 10 and under will eat free. Games and giveaways will be held in the basement for the kids after they eat. They can also have their pictures taken with Santa. Pricing for the breakfast will be $4 for ages 11-13, $6 for adults, $7 for all you can eat.
Christmas Toy Drive continues The New Life Community New and gently used hours. Center in downtown Forreston toys are being collected for The toy giveaway will be is accepting donations for its youngsters from birth to teens held on Saturday, Dec. 13 annual Christmas Toy Drive. at the center during regular from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Christmas Extravaganza at the Forreston school A Christmas Extravaganza, hosted by the Forrestville Valley PTO, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forreston Grade School gym.
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Local crafters and vendors will offer an array of merchandise including Forreston Cardinal shirts, handmade jewelry, personalized athletic wear, wood crafts, handmade soaps, as well as Jamberry Nails, Origami Owl, Scentsy, and Tastefully Simple. A Santa Shop will also be featured, where children can shop for their families.
Volunteers will be available to assist the children with shopping, along with wrapping the items they purchase. The gift prices will range from 50 cents to $10. Besides supporting local businesses, the event will raise funds for new desks and chairs for students at Forreston and German Valley Grade Schools.
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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.
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German Valley’s annual Christmas event returns “Christmas in German Valley” will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec 13. Customer Appreciation Day will be observed at the German American State Bank, 100 Church St. from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Craft and Vendor Show, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the German Valley Grade School, 220 N. Rock City Rd. It is sponsored by the German Valley Lions Club. Free coffee and cookies will be available. A bake sale and cookie walk will be held at the Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 Bunker Hill
Rd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other attractions will include a display of Nativity sets and a Coffee Café where visitors may purchase freshly baked cinnamon rolls along with beverages. “A Victorian Christmas” will be observed at the German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St., from 9 to 3 p.m. Wassail and cookies will be offered and visitors may decorate an old fashioned Christmas ornament. The German Valley United Methodist Church, 7 Main Street, will serve
a soup and sandwich luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chicken noodle, vegetable beef, navy bean and potato soup will be available, as well as sandwiches, dessert and beverage. Costs are $7 for adults and $4 for children age 4 through 10. Visitors may also view the decorated church. A free ginger bread, oatmeal or chocolate chip cookie will be offered at Christina’s Bakery, 25 Church St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call 815 541-5903 or 815 541-4782.
Angel Tree is underway The Forreston Lions Club will again sponsor it Angel Tree program. Angels, with the gender and age of a child, will be available at the Forreston State Bank and Forreston Public Library. Those wishing to participate can pick up an
angel and buy a $10 to $15 Christmas gift for the child described on the angel. Gifts with the angels attached should be returned by Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Lions and Leo Club will also distribute Christmas food baskets again this year.
Popsicle Party Forreston Grade School students were treated to a popsicle recently for having all their assignments in on time. Photo supplied
Notify Lions Club members with the names of families or individuals in need of a food basket. The Leaf River Lions Lions Club contacts are Club is selling hams for Larry Dikkers at 815-864- Christmas again this year. 2596, Alice Akins at 815The hams may be picked 938-3552. Shirley Green up or will be delivered. at 815-938-2592, and Liz The hams are a fresh, Palmer at 815-938-3522.
Lions selling Christmas hams boneless Maple River precooked ham ranging in size from 10 to 18 pounds. The cost is $3.50 per pound. Call Paul Lindstrom at 815-738-2761 to place an
order. Proceeds from the ham sales helps fund the many vision and hearing projects supported by the Lions Club.
Bake sale will be held Dec. 12 The annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 12
from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forreston State Bank. The bake sale will include all varieties of Christmas treats, cookies, cakes, pies,
candies, breads, and snacks. All proceeds from this sale will be used to further many local and global charitable projects.
Christmas in the Country will include a craft sale Forreston’s annual “Christmas in the Country” will again include a Craft Sale and Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 5 at First United Methodist Church on Ill. 26 in Forreston. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be served beginning at 9
The choir of Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, is Winners in the Forrestville’s Got Talent competition on Nov. 14 pictured left to right presenting the Christmas are: Lizzie Gronewold, who sang and played guitar and received the Judges’ Award, cantata, “I Believe,” by John and Jacob Cunningham and Cassidy Mahan, who sang a duet and were awarded the F. Wilson on Sunday, Dec. Audience Award. Photo by Kathie Conerton 14 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary.
School Lunch Menus
Forreston Grade School Monday: French toast,
sausage links, hash browns, fruit punch. Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, pineapple, carrot sticks. Thursday: Flatbread pizza, mixed vegetables, peaches, yogurt. Friday: Pork rib patty on whole grain bun, three-bean salad, applesauce.
salad, pears. Ala carte: soup/ sandwich. Tuesday: Cheeseburger with bun, fries, peas, pineapple. Wednesday: Chicken strawhats, corn/lettuce/ cheese, peaches. Thursday: Christmas dinner: Ham, rosemary red
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potatoes, broccoli/cheese, ho ho cake. Friday: Turkey sandwich, chips, veggie/dip, fruit. Ala carte: nacho/pretzel. Menus subject to change without notice. All meals include milk.
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“I Believe” is Wilson’s story of faith using various music styles to bring the excitement of the birth of Jesus Christ into hearts and lives. The afternoon will feature organ and piano preludes,
the Bell Choir, and the cantata. The public is invited to the afternoon’s performances Faith United Methodist Church is on the corner of East Dixon Street (Pines Rd.) and Union Street, Polo.
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Dec. 8-12 Menus German Valley Grade School Monday: Waffle stix, sausage link, hash browns, orange juice. Tuesday: Pork patty on bun, cowboy beans, peaches. Wednesday: Brat on bun, cheesy cauliflower, pears. Thursday: Baked mostaccioli, lettuce salad, pineapple. Friday: Chicken patty on bun, baby carrots, apple slices. 12:50 p.m. dismissal.
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Robert and Leona Groenhagen
Groenhagens mark 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groenhagen, Oregon, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 15 with family and friends. Robert Groenhagen and Leona Roos were married on Nov. 8, 1949 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point. They are the parents of Linda (Mark) Wills, Larry (Joyce) Groenhagen, Gary (Joan) Groenhagen, all of Oregon, and the late Lois (David) Nelson, Mt. Morris. Their grandchildren are
Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, was among 41 organizations honored for the Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation in 2014. The award was given at a ceremony in Springfield. Serenity Hospice and Home received a Silver Designation, for satisfying criteria that are recognized as best practices in creating a worksite culture of health. Criteria included promoting and satisfying healthy nutrition at work, providing and encouraging opportunities for physical activity at work. Other criteria included developing a communication plan to promote employee health and well being, making it part of the organization’s mission statement, goals, and operations, and developing lifestyle and disease management strategies and measuring success annually. The Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation was created as part of the statewide We Choose Health community transformation
Bryan (Stacy) Wills, Brent (Lindsay) Wills, Adam (Brittany) Groenhagen, Chad Groenhagen, Kyle Groenhagen, Kate Groenhagen, Brittany Nelson, and Craig Nelson. They have also been blessed with three greatgrandchildren, Brady and Alexa Wills and Callum Groenhagen. Those wishing to send anniversary wishes to Bob and Leona my address cards High school seniors to 3720 E. Limerick Road, looking for ways to help Oregon, IL 61061. finance their college engineering education can apply for a scholarship available from the Rock are committed to scheduling River Chapter of the Illinois each meeting in various Society of Professional locations to reach all corners of Engineers. Applications are available the county. now until the application Discussions always include a look at local and national deadline of Jan. 16. issues. For event details, visit OgleCountyDems.org or contact chairman Jim The fifth annual Kids Bryant at 815-881-1005 or Christmas Store will be held DemJimBryant@earthlink. at the Chana United Methodist net.2 Church, 606 Main St., Chana, on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. The hours will be from 9
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Applications are available from high school guidance counselors of all public and private high schools in the Rock River Chapter area which includes Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in northwestern Illinois. Applications for scholarships are judged from national standard test scores,
essays, transcripts, and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are available only for students attending an accredited engineering program. In the 2014-2015 scholarship cycle, the Rock River Chapter will award at least one scholarship of $1,000. Last year the chapter
awarded four $1,500 scholarships. Local scholarships are made possible by the Rock River Chapter through its annual scholarship fund raisers. For more information call Rock River Scholarship Chairman Russ Renner at 815-772-7651 (days) or 815973-2100 (evenings).
a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. There will be paper, ribbon, Children ages 2 through 12 gift tags and help to choose and may come to the store and pick wrap their gifts. out a present for Mom and The cost for any gift will be Dad, or guardian, Grandpa and 50 cents. Grandma. An adult must accompany
the children, and coffee and cookies will be available for them while the children are shopping. Call 815-732-7683 or 815732-7506 with any questions.
Farm Bill meeting set for Dec. 10
in the community room at the Forreston Fire Station. The celebration is hosted Ogle County FSA and by his family, Damaris, University of Illinois Peggy, Amy, Dan, Josh, and Extension will host meetings Tyler. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 17 to discuss “The 2014 Farm Bill: Making the ARC/PLC Decision�. Meetings are free and and Sandra M. Clayton, both open to the public at the of Davis Junction. Ogle County Farm Bureau building located at 421 W. Nov. 26 Garrett A. Barnas, and Pines Rd., Oregon. This meeting will be Emily S. Bauer, both of repeated three times in Oregon. to accommodate Russell T. Caveny, order Belvidere, and Stephanie M. the schedules of as many agricultural producers and Sharp, Romeoville. landlords as possible. Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; IN CELEBRATING and Wednesday, Dec. 17 th
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.
Its purpose was to make communities healthier and reduce chronic disease. Worksite Wellness was one of the strategies selected to achieve the goal in
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Swalve celebrates 80th Friends and family are invited to a lunch open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Virgil Swalve, rural Shannon, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
grant, which was funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Democrats will meet Ogle County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting and holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the White Pines Inn Restaurant, 6712 W. Pines Rd. The Janssen Room has been reserved for the gathering. All are encouraged to come for dinner at 6 p.m. or come to the meeting at 7 p.m. New members and family members are welcome. The Ogle County Democrats
Lynn Knodle, Executive Director of Serenity Hospice and Home, center, holds the award the agency recently won for having a healthy worksite. Pictured with her are: Sandy Noel, Co-Chairman of the Governor’s Council on Health and Physical Fitness; Jennifer Hammer, Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce; Conny Moody, Assistant Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health; and Tom Ciccotti, Chairman of Building a Healthier Chicago’s Worksite Wellness Initiative. Photo supplied
Virgil Swalve’s 80 Birthday! Saturday, December 6th Lunch Open House 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics and presenters include: 2014 Commodity Program Overview and Descriptions – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle County FSA Online Comparison Tools to Help Make Your Decision – Andy Larson, Small Farms Educator, and Russ Higgins, Commercial Crops Educator, University of Illinois
Extension Making Your Choice Official with FSA: Process and Timeline – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle Q&A and additional scenarios with the presenters (as necessary) To register for any of the programs, call University of Illinois Extension office at 815-732-2191, or visit the website at web.extension.
illinois.edu/bdo and look for “Register Online� on the right-hand side. Although the program is free, reservations are requested in order to guarantee space and materials. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program should call the Ogle County Extension office.
Potato bar will be in Mt. Morris Disciples United Methodist Church will serve a potato bar on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church on the corner of Hitt Street (Ill. 64) and Maple Avenue in
Mt. Morris. The proceeds this month will go to help Brittany Huston, one of our youth, take a medical mission trip to Peru next spring. She will be traveling with
other nursing students from Clarke College. For a donation, potato bar participants will get a baked potato with assorted toppings, relishes, beverage, and dessert. Carryout is available.
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Students of the Month Meridian Junior High students Kayla White, Alex Acres, Andy Molina, Morgan Brown, and Kaitlyn Haymes were named November Students of the Month. The students were selected because they are grateful for their education and their community. Photo supplied
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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, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 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 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez 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 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour
Saturday, Dec. 6—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice Sunday, Dec. 7—8 a.m. Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Christmas Program Practice11:30 a.m. Confirmation Tuesday, Dec. 9—9 a.m. Circuit Pastors at COS Wednesday, Dec. 10—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Advent Service Thursday, Dec. 11—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 13—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Christmas Caroling CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303
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We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
Worship with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 10—7 p.m. Choir Thursday, Dec. 11—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 EAST JORDAN UNITED Rev. Jerry Clark METHODIST CHURCH “A Christ-centered, Bible22027 Polo Rd., Sterling believing, family-oriented 815-626-0104 ministry.� 9 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Dave Jungnickel, Pastor Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; EAST OREGON CHAPEL transportation and nursery CHURCH OF GOD provided for all services. 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon FIRST CHRISTIAN Off Ill. 64 CHURCH 815-732-2960 or 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-6569 815-732-2359 Pastor Guthrie Grail Storm, Minister Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 815-732-7411 Church 10:30 a.m. Worship Service—10 a.m. If you haven’t found a church EBENEZER REFORMED home, we invite you to First CHURCH Christian Church in Oregon, 2997 N. German Church Rd. where we accept one another Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. just as Christ accepted us. Come 64, then three miles north. as you are. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Phone: 815-732-6313 CHURCH (USA) Director of Ministries 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon for Youth and Christian 815-732-2894 Education www.fpcoregon.com David Bordy Handicapped Accessible 9 a.m. Sunday School Worship 10:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Holy Communion is served the Roots Youth Ministry— first Sunday of each month. Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & FIRST UNITED Women’s Bible Study— METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust EVANGELICAL FREE 815-938-2380 CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 7—9 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Sunday School Mt. Morris Monday, Dec. 8—8 a.m. AA 815-734-4942 Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Senior Pastor at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good Bruce McKanna News Club Associate Pastor Lance Mennen FLORENCE UNITED Thursday, Dec. 4—9:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. MOMs Group; 1:30 p.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Women’s Bible Study Freeport Friday, Dec. 5—6 p.m. Kathleen Brinkmeier, Pastor Family Christmas Party Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6—7 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group; 10 a.m. Women’s Christmas FORRESTON GROVE Brunch; 1 p.m. Children’s CHURCH Christmas Outreach 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Sunday, Dec. 7—8:30 a.m. Forreston Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church in InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship America Service with Communion; 5 815-938-3605 p.m. Youth Christmas Party; Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Evening Small Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Dec. 9—9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10—6 Pioneer Club a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Meeting Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check FORRESTON REFORMED out our latest opportunities and CHURCH updates 501 Third Ave. Tim Fry, Pastor FAITH DISCOVERY 9:30 a.m. Worship CHURCH 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 815-946-3588 FREEDOM LUTHERAN Jeremy Heller, Pastor WORSHIPPING 9 a.m. Sunday School COMMUNITY, ELCA 10 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Nursery Available 815-222-7270 We are an independent nonSunday Service 9:45 a.m. at denominational Christian Lutheran Outdoor Ministries church. Dining Hall Visitors are always welcome. 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) FAITH EVANGELICAL Welcome Center LUTHERAN CHURCH 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon 402 Second Ave., Forreston Church 815-938-3203 Pastor Scott Ralston GRACE VALLEY “ A Church with a Heart — CHRISTIAN REFORMED In the Heart of Forreston� CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Thursday, Dec. 4—6:30 p.m. German Valley Bible Study 815-362-6601 Sunday, Dec. 7—9 a.m. Jake Ritzema, Pastor
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Barb Good, Pastor Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Thursday, Dec. 4—7 p.m. Habitat Sunday, Dec. 7—175th LEAF RIVER UNITED Anniversary Celebration, 11:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Movie Pastor David Poust Monday, Dec. 8—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study Sunday, Dec. 7—10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9—6:30 p.m. Worship Service & Children’s Den Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance; 7 Church p.m. SPRC Wednesday, Dec. 10—5:30 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED p.m. Missions; 5:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Night Alive-Chili 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Cookoff & Caroling; 7:30 p.m. Pastor Javier Martinez Choir Handicapped Accessible Thursday, Dec. 11—9 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Ogle County Education Co-op Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Preschool Screening Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH MT. MORRIS CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. OF THE BRETHREN Gregg Downs, Pastor Pastor Ginny Haney 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 409 W. Brayton Road a.m. Worship Service P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 POLO CHURCH OF THE Phone: 815-734-4573 BRETHREN Office hours Monday - Friday Congress Ave. & Webster St. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (The church is handicapped Thursday, Dec. 4—4:30-7 accessible) p.m. Food Pantry Open Pastor Leslie Lake Friday, Dec. 5—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Women’s Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Sunday, Dec. 7—8:15 11 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship PRAIRIE DELL Monday, Dec. 8—10:30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a.m. Food Delivery from 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Fairgrounds; 2-4:40 p.m. Food Shannon Pantry Open Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Tuesday, Dec. 9—8:45 a.m. 815-864-2448 Bible Study; Quilting 9 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 10—7:15 10:30 a.m. Worship p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 11:15 a.m. Fellowship NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, Dec. 6—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, Dec. 7—9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Dec. 9—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847
You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s Advent message is titled, “It’s Nice When a Plan Comes Together.� Communion Comments will be given by Karl Froehlich. Greeting you will be the Nat and Justine Davis Family. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in
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ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 6—9 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal; 10 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal Sunday, Dec. 7—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team, Children’s Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Congregational
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24—4 & 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Services 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 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 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 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Dec. 5—8 a.m. Coffee & Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Dec. 6—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 7—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 3 p.m. Community Christmas Cantata Monday, Dec. 8—6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9—1:30 p.m. Women’s Christmas Party at Pinecrest Village Wednesday, Dec. 10—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Confirmation Class WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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First Fridays is never dull, but it is never more lively than those special occasions when the incredible duo of Andrew Jacob Holm and Marques Morel get together on the VFW stage. Photo supplied
First Fridays is Dec. 5 First Fridays will begin for the Christmas season at the Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Each musician or band will take 15 minutes at center stage and that format will continue until each group has been featured. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often
neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. In addition to traditional Christmas songs, First Fridays will offer its regular new folk or Americana that is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music.
First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, and special Fifth Friday shows in Franklin Grove. As always the VFW will feature an extensive menu of food and beverage. Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy some great music.
Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18. Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Forreston Public Library; Forreston State Bank; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Pete Harkness Auto Dealership,
The sale features cookies, candies, and other treats that can be purchased by piece or by pound. Prices are 50 cents per item or $5 per pound. All proceeds go towards the students’ Christmas Food Basket service project
The annual St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar will be The Oregon VFW Club held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 is located on Ill. 64 at the a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s west edge of Oregon. Community Center, 881 N. Mongan Drive, Oregon. Muffins will Santa will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. A kids only shopping area will be featured, along with a that provides food and kids craft area, balloons, and toiletry items for local face painting. families in need. A luncheon with chicken Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-orders can be arranged by calling 815-732-4664. Call for additional information.
cheese, lemon raspberry or peanut butter chocolate chip. Four-packs can be all one flavor or a variety pack. The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Order blanks will be available at Rock River Center for pickup or phone 815-732-3252 to place
casserole and sloppy joes will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for youngsters 12 and younger. Booths will offer Christmas swags, bakery items, a cake walk, candy, holiday crafts, and the famous Treasure Chest. Numerous vendors will also be on hand. A 50/50 raffle will be held
with the drawing at 1 p.m. Other raffles will be held for a quilt, oil painting, professional photograph, and handcrafted rocking horse. A variety of basket raffles will include overnight stays, an array of products, dining, movies, a professional family photography session, and more. The community center is handicapped accessible.
Gift Bazaar is Saturday
Muffin Mania at the RRC Due to the huge demand, Rock River Center will have another Muffin Mania pickup on Friday, Dec. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Muffins will come in fourpacks and cost $10 per pack. Flavor choices are apple cinnamon, blueberry cream
278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278. Anyone who knows of a family who really needs an Earth Angel, even if it’s your own family, is asked to submit the name and address. All the information is kept confidential. What is most important is gender and ages so gifts can be purchased and distributed accordingly. Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Seniors Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit www.earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.
Christmas Bazaar will be held at St. Mary’s
Bake sale set for Dec. 10 The students and staff of Chana Education Center will host their annual Christmas bake sale on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 204 Main St., Chana.
Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up. Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box
The Rock River Center, 810 Tables will be set up for S. 10th St., Oregon, is hosting vendors, as well as items its third annual Holiday Gift provided by the center’s Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6 patrons. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The holiday sale will
an order. The first Muffin Mania was a great fundraiser for Rock River Center. With Christmas the Serenity Hospice and following week, Friday, Dec. Home is offering a Coffee 19 is the day to stock up on a and Conversation time on variety of muffins for holiday Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 to guests and gift giving. 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel
include a combination of jewelry, homemade crafts, gift items, collectibles, food items, decorations, and donated items.
Support group meets Dec. 6 Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. This group is open to all adult bereaved persons in the community.
Call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-7324111 by 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 to register. If no one calls, the group will not meet.
Madrigal Dinner is Dec. 11 The Highland Community College Foundation will sponsor the second annual Madrigal Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Chestnut Mountain Resort near Galena. Highland Community College music and theatre students from throughout the college’s district will be featured.
Proceeds from this holiday music and dining festival will provide support to the HCC Fine Arts Department to establish a fund that will allow HCC students to attend and participate in regional and international music and theatrical competitions and events, according to Allen Redford, HCC music instructor and director of the
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HCC Chorale. Tickets cost $75 per person and include a three-course yuletide banquet of fine food, along with much good cheer and hearty merriment. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., with the call to the grand hall at 6:30 p.m., and the Madrigal dinner and performance starting at 7 p.m. The show lasts approximately two hours and 15 minutes. Tickets are available online at highland.thankyou4caring. org; in person at Chestnut Mountain Resort at 800397-1320, at the Chestnut Visitors Center on Main Street in Galena, or at the HCC Foundation Office 815599-3413.
Candlelight Crowd It was standing room only at the Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery on the second floor at Conover Square Nov. 29 at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk. A large crowd came to view the painting on display. Photo by Marsha Behrens
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Record crowd at Candlelight Walk Nov. 29 Near perfect weather was on tap for visitors By Vinde Wells Editor
Workers were building a wooden roof over the scaffolding structure Monday afternoon. This will help protect the Black Hawk statue before repairs are completed on the sculpture next year. Photo by Chris Johnson
Statue being prepared for winter By Vinde Wells Editor Sunshine and moderating temperatures Tuesday let a restoration crew get back to preparing the Black Hawk Statue for winter. A snowstorm Nov. 24 put a stop to work to cover and wrap the 103-year-old landmark to protect it from cold and snow until repairs can begin in the spring. Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski, the conservator for the project, was taking samples Tuesday afternoon from the deteriorating surface about halfway up the 50-foot concrete statue at Lowden State Park. Numerous samples have been taken over several
months to aid in determining the best mixture of concrete and other materials to make the repairs. Dajnowski and his crew completed a roof over the statue’s head to keep off snow and ice. He said they would finish the scaffolding that surrounds the statue and begin wrapping plastic mesh around it before leaving for the day. However, he said, he did not have enough of the protective plastic to finish. “I had to order it from Canada,” he said. “We will be back in a few days.” The scaffolding around the statue is anchored to large concrete weights to give it stability over the
windy winter months. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. The effects of time and weather have caused parts of the statue to crumble and fall off. Dajnowski has worked for a decade as a sculpture conservator for the Chicago Park District and the Art Institute of Chicago. One of his projects was the restoration of Taft’s Fountain of Time in Chicago. The Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, headed up by Frank and Cherron Rausa,
Soup luncheon is Dec. 13 The German Valley United Methodist Church, 7 Main St., German Valley, will serve a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Saturday Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the basement
fellowship hall. The menu will include homemade chicken noodle, vegetable beef, navy bean and potato soups, sandwiches, dessert and beverage. The cost is $7 for adults:
$4 for children ages 4-10, children 3 and under eat free. Carry outs and soup by the quart will also be available. For handicap access use the main entrance elevator.
Sterling, began working more than five years ago to secure a plan and the funds to have the statue repaired. Experts from Thornton Tomasetti, Chicago, an architectural firm that provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide, examined the statue and submitted a plan for its repair. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency both approved the plan in August. IDNR officials offered Dajnowski a contract to do the work late last month. Much of the money for the project —$745,000 of the estimated $900,000 — has been raised. To donate to the project, checks can be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and marked for the Black Hawk Statue. Donations can be mailed to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702.
An array of events and near-perfect weather combined Nov. 29 to draw what may have been a record crowd to Oregon’s 28th Candlelight Walk. Debbie Dickson, Executive Secretary Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual event, estimated the turnout at maybe as many as 3,000 people. “It’s almost impossible to get an accurate count,” she said. “We are very excited about the turnout. And Mother Nature cooperated.” Temperatures remained in the 40s under clear skies for the evening event. Children’s events at the Coliseum were a huge draw, Dickson said. Santa and Mrs. Claus set up shop on the lower level for the evening, along with the Winter Quarter Carnival — a variety of kids’ games and activities, and, of course refreshments. “We were simply packed for the Winter Quarter Carnival and the line to see Santa was long,” Dickson said. Upstairs, the Holiday Gift Fair was also packed with shoppers throughout the evening. Performances on the Coliseum stage by Dance with Angie, the Oregon High School Madrigals and OHS Jazz Band were wellattended. Outside, the shoppers walked down Candy Cane Lane, usually known as Franklin Avenue, to try the food at several booths on their way to shop at Conover Square. Hungry youngsters tried their hand at roasting marshmallows for S’mores at a new booth this year. “The S’mores went over very big with the kids,” Dickson said. A crowd of youngsters and their parents also
gathered around two live reindeer in an enclosure outside First National Bank. Strains of holiday music played by Andy Strong on a grand piano added to the festive atmosphere, as shoppers thronged the stores at Conover Square. Carl and Linda Black, Mt. Morris, were making the rounds of the decorated shops. “We started with the dance program at the Coliseum,” Linda said with a smile. “We’re enjoying this.” Paisley Rojas showed her mother Kersten how a doll she already has would fit right into a dollhouse she especially liked at Rogers Through the Years. Sharon Wallace, manning the cookie table outside the Lifeline Pantry, said the turnout was large and steady. Upstairs, Blackhawk Model Railroad Club members were answering questions and showing off their model trains to a stream of visitors. Marsha Behrens, a member of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group, said the gallery was packed with visitors who came to view the paintings on display. Dickson said community cooperation was the key to the event’s success. “We are very grateful for the tremendous support and cooperation we got,” she said. She thanked the Oregon Police Department for providing traffic control and the Oregon Fire Department for bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to the downtown on a firetruck. She also expressed appreciation to the Oregon Street Department, Ogle County Clerk, Oregon Park District, City of Oregon, H.A. International, and Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers. “We are so fortunate to have so many people embracing taking care of our town,” Dickson said. “It was a tremendous effort.”
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Dear Editor, Friday night, Nov. 28, 2014, the town of Forreston was made aware of a spectacular event. The Forreston Boys football team brought home the ultimate trophy: State Class 1A Football
Championship! As my husband and I were still recovering from being frozen to the bone, we sat on our couch listening to all the sirens coming down Rt. 26. I thought of those who were not aware of the game or how celebratory the fans were; they might have begun to think of some invasion or disaster.
But, the sounds were so extreme that hopefully, all realized that the sirens were sounds of great joy. The grown men and women participating in the noise making had to have smiles from ear to ear, just as if they were decades younger. The game was so exciting to watch that soon thoughts of our own sanity for driving
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that far to only shake and shiver in such brutal cold soon dissipated and were replaced with the excitement of being a part of history. It is an emotion that will be relished for many years. The never-waning determination, the blood and bruises with good sportsmanship and respect for an opponent was so pride
invoking. These young heroes showed incredible humbleness and team unity. Thank you to the young men who “took it on the chin.” Thank you to the coaches for the beauty and pride of teaching good sportsmanship (some do not). Thank you to the parents
BONUS MOVIE Wednesday, December 17 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Free-will offering and/or food drive contribution
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Enjoy holiday carols and tour the FHN Community Festival of Trees Monday, December 8 • 5:30 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
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for their relentless support of their sons and the Forreston’s sports programs. Thank you for the band and cheerleaders who are so talented and seemingly immune to the bitter wind. Oh happy days! Hats off to all! Vicki Petta Forreston
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Christmas on the Village Square is Saturday Mt. Morris will officially usher in the Christmas Season on Saturday, Dec. 6 with an all-day celebration that will include the arrival of Santa, a craft and vendor fair, and family entertainment. Christmas on the Village Square will begin with a breakfast bingo for all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.
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Union Savings Bank and the Mt. Morris Post Office will treat customers and visitors to Christmas refreshments at their open houses in the morning. The Evangelical Free Church will host a children’s Christmas party at 1 p.m. with a Veggie Tales movie, puppet show, snacks, and prizes. Mrs. Claus will read stories to youngsters at 2 p.m. at the
Mt. Morris Public Library. A craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Village will feature bake sale goodies and handmade items, as well as various products. Kettle corn, cinnamon donuts, cookies, and Santa Claus will be featured at Pinecrest Manor’s open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Village president Dan
purchase a special card at the reduced cost of $25. The card will expire on Sept. 30. At that time the special offer will be revaluated to determine if there is a need for such a card. Qualifying families may get a form at the library.
friendships, too. Bring a Anne Perry bucket of LEGOs or use ours. Burning Room, Michael Connelly Book Discussion Groups These programs are free Juvenile and Young and open to all. Adult Fiction Books Friday, Dec. 19, 1:30 to The Jelly Bean Experiment, 2:30 p.m. David A. Adler Polo Senior Center Finale, Becca Fitzpatick Book Selection: Shepherds Abiding, Jan Karon E-books Monday, Dec. 22, 1:30 to Texas True, Janet Dailey 2:30 p.m. Upside Down, Fern Lower Level of the Library. Michaels A lift is available. Children’s Books An Irish Country Pete the Cat and the New Christmas, Patrick Taylor Guy, Kimberly and James If anyone would like to read Dean either of these books but can’t Santa From Cincinnati, attend the discussions, stop Judi Barrett by the library and pick up a Movies:The Fifth Estate, copy. Reviews and comments The Grand Budapest Hotel, are always welcome and will Heaven is for Real, Isabelle be shared at the meetings. American Girl, Lake Effects Want to know more about: For a more complete list, The Display Case visit the website or Pinterest Computer Classes sites. Museum Adventure Passes A Reader Recommends Read Down Your Fines A Polo Public Library How to Start a Book Club reader recommends: Any Charitable Giving book written by author Call or stop by the Joseph Finder. circulation desk. Book Page is a free publication about books and New Books and more… authors. The November issue Adult Fiction Books has lots of idea for the book A New York Christmas, lovers on a holiday shopping
Earth Angels Polo Public Library is a drop site for the Earth Angels Christmas Program. Stop in and pick up a “Lil Angel” tag, which includes if the gift is for a boy or girl and Story Time with the child’s age. Wrap a gift, Miss Randi attach the tag and return it to Tuesdays—1 to 2 p.m. the library by Thursday, Dec. 18. Help make the holidays Free and open to all. Learning and having fun is happier for a little one. what Story Time is all about. Preschoolers and their special Adopt an Author Library patrons can now grownups listen, learn and be among the first to read play together as Miss Randi their favorite author’s latest makes stories come alive. book. Patrons can donate the There will be no Story Time purchase price of the book on Tuesday, Dec. 23. and be the first to read it once Movie and a Snack it is delivered. The program Wednesday, Dec. 10— can also be a way to donate a book in honor of a friend or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. It’s early dismissal day. loved one. More information is available at the circulation Come spend the afternoon desk or by calling the library. with friends and enjoy a show and snack. Special Card for LEGO Club Non-Residents Saturday, Dec. 13 Families who live outside Ages 6-12 Free and open Buffalo Township but within the Polo School District and to all. LEGO Club is a time have children under the age of 18 living at home, may for kids to build things and
Elsasser will read a Christmas proclamation at 4:30 p.m. on Kable Square in the downtown, followed by a firetruck parade taking Santa to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center. To end the day’s festivities, the Pinecrest Grove auditorium will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a musical light presentation. Zack Percell from TNZ
magic will perform, Brett Belleque will make balloon animals, and Roller-roo the kangaroo from White Pines Roller Rink will hand out roller skating passes. Free cotton candy will be served at McKendrie Street Café,with free cocoa and popcorn provided by Pinecrest Grove. A full schedule of events
and times will be available online at mtmorrisil.net; or on facebook at “Mt. Morris Christmas on the Village Square.” Printed copies of the schedule will be available at local Mt. Morris businesses. For more information call Brenda Hayden at 815-7346335 or Amy Sikyta at 815734-4103.
This unidentified youngster builds with Lego blocks. LEGO Club for kids ages 6-12 will meet at the Polo Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 13. Photo supplied
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Pinecrest receives grant for watercolor painting
Candlelight Walk Above, Members of the Dance With Angie troupe performed at the Oregon Coliseum during the Candlelight Walk on Nov. 29. Photo by Earleen Hinton At right, Bruce Belleque, Mt. Morris, was busy making balloon arts for youngsters at Conover Square. The boy in the foreground is all smiles as he flies his balloon reindeer. Photo by Vinde Wells
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Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, has received a foundation grant to fund a specialized pilot program that seeks to help those with memory loss remember better through watercolor painting. This memory-care residents’ activity called “Color Me a Memory” at Pinecrest Terrace, will be guided by a speciallytrained art docent, Susie Frey, Boulder, Colo. In addition, Roger Goodspeed, Freeport, a retired physician and an accomplished watercolor artist, is one of the several volunteers who will be working in the Pinecrest pilot program. Frey, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree, is trained to teach those stricken with memory issues and will lead the project. The program is one of the first of its kind in northwestern Illinois. “With Alzheimer’s much has been lost, but much remains,” Frey said. “The process of painting a picture leads to reminiscing and stories. Often, out comes a memory such as ‘the time I took my scout troop to visit the liberty bell’ or ‘oh yes, we made May baskets every year, filling them with candy and delivering them to all the neighbors.’ ” “The weekly art group is an amazing experience both the art facilitator and the Alzheimer artist share,”
Frey said. “The process of creating can take the artist to a place beneath the dementia and express a piece of who they are.” The A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation, based in Chicago, committed to fully funding the pilot in October. “We have all directly or indirectly been affected by Alzheimer’s, either through a family member, good friend, co-worker, next door neighbor, or a casual acquaintance,” said Ron Bry, a director with the funding foundation. “The A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation is honored to help launch the ‘Color Me A Memory’ pilot program at the Pinecrest Community memory care center.” The grant was sought upon the request of Michelle DeArvil, the Terrace’s director. “This is something I always wanted for our residents. We want to do everything we can to help them retain their memories,” DeArvil said. “We are grateful to the foundation for their funding.” The pilot’s success will be determined by residents’ indications of interest, joy and participation as observed through a variety of cues, and it is hoped that the pilot will result in a publishable study. Jamie Mayer, associate professor at Northern
Illinois University’s School of Allied Health & Communicative Disorders, is working on the pilot study which will be the best way to know if the program is beneficial. If it is, Pinecrest officials hope to help facilitate the spread of the program to other memory care sites in Northwest Illinois. “What I find so exciting about this type of research is that it dovetails with the strides rehabilitation professionals have made in the last decade or so regarding therapy possibilities for those with Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementia types,” Mayer said. “We now know that there are a number of activity-based protocols that can positively impact quality of life for individuals with dementia and encourage maintenance and utilization of cognitive and communicative skills,” she said. The Freeport Art Museum, where Goodspeed is affiliated, is watching the pilot with interest, said Jessica Modica, its executive director. “We are very interested in the success of this program not only because one of our community’s talented artists is involved but also because this is an exciting new project that we would be thrilled to help bring to Freeport,” Modica said.
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Polo Chamber Chatter The next Polo Area Community Theatre production of “The Snow Queen” is Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5-7. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. A new event in Polo has started; Table Ministry is supported by the Polo Community Council of Churches (PCCC). They provide a free community meal once a month. Life enrichment educational opportunities will be offered in conjunction with the meals. This is a free community meal offered to the general public held on the last Monday of every month. This year’s last meal will be held on Dec. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event will be held at the FUM church on East Dixon Street, but hosted by various Polo community
churches. The Polo Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dinner fundraiser at the Polo Room on New Year’s Eve from 7 to 9 p.m. All proceeds for the Chamber will benefit Movies in the Park in 2015. The main entre is prime rib/parmesan encrusted chicken dinner, with a cost of $35 per person. Tickets need to be purchased by Saturday, Dec. 27 and are available at City Hall or the Polo Room. The Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center hosts a Community Coffee time on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to visit with some of the residents of the nursing home. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays: Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m.
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Wrestlers pick up two victories The Polo-Forreston wrestling team took on Rockford Lutheran Nov. 24 and won 42-30. Juan Dominguez, C. Merlak, R. Dillavou, J. Hanlon, and E. Cain, all picked up wins by forfeit. D. Anders pinned his opponent Balinger for a win in 1:23. J. Cain also earned a win by a pin in 3:26. Braxton Stamm lost by pin in 1:45 and T. Cholke lost by pin in 29 seconds. The wrestlers will be on the road Saturday morning
to take on Oregon and Rock Falls in Oregon. The wrestlers also defeated Mendota. Dominguez earned a win by pinfall in 1:35 over McConville. Cholke earned a win by pin in 1:48 over Aughendaugh. Hanlon was pinned in 1:45 by Spanier. J. Cain earned a win by pin in 48 seconds. Stamm, Anders, Merlak, and E. Cain each won by forfeit.
Lady Cardinals played Rochelle The Forreston Lady Cardinals had a close game against Rochelle Nov. 25 during the Forreston Thanksgiving Tournament. Forreston had a 7-5 lead after the first quarter but trailed 15-10 at the half. The Lady Cardinals came back in the third quarter and took a 18-17 lead going into the fourth quarter.
Rochelle pulled away for a 34-25 win. Emily Edler led the way for Forreston with 8 points. She was 2 of 4 from the line and had a pair of three pointers. Katie Person, Gronewold, and Rebekha O’Rourke each added 5 points to the score. Allison Bondele finished with 2 points.
Lady Marcos had a tough game last week The Polo Lady Marcos took on East Dubuque last week and put up a strong fight in the 50-43 lose. KeeLey Meyer led the way for Polo with 10 points and Jozi Grobe had 9 points. Meyer had 5 baskets from the floor and Grobe had 4.
Madison Merdian had 6 points, Morgan Lawler had 5 points, Paige Peterson had 4 points, Hannah Grobe had 3 points and Alex Sterenberg had 2 points. East Dubuque was led by Feyer with 16 points and Berryman with 12 points.
Polo’s Paige Peterson defends Mendota’s Rebecca Scheid at the Oregon tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson
Juan Dominguez does a warmup drill Monday afternoon during Polo wrestling practice. A season preview story for the team will appear in next week’s edition. The team was having its first full practice with the entire Polo-Forreston squad this week. Photo by Chris Johnson
Girls tournament starts Dec. 13 The annual Polo Girls Basketball Christmas Classic will be held Dec. 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 at the Polo High School and Centennial Elementary School. The varsity contests will be held in the high school gym. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams. Coaches will select an All-Tournament Team. This team will be announced on Dec. 18. Pool A will include Forreston, Polo, Byron, and LeLand/Earlville. Pool B will include Milledgeville, Oregon, Prophetstown, and West Carroll. Games start on Saturday Dec. 13 with Milledgeville and Prophetstown at noon. Polo will take on Leland/ Earlville at 1:15 p.m. The final game of the day will be Byron and Forreston at 2:30 p.m. The tournament continues on Monday when Millegeville and Oregon play at 5 p.m. Prophetstown and West Carroll will follow at 6:15 p.m. The final game of the night will be Polo and Forreston at
Polo School Events Activities for Dec. 8 - 13 Monday, Dec. 8 Freshman/JV Boys Basketball at West Carroll – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 HS Girls Basketball vs Aquin at Polo – 6 p.m. Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Rt 72 Conference Tournament at Forreston – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 Early Dismissal – 2 p.m. Aplington Academic Meet
vs Byron at Aplington – 3:45 p.m. Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Christmas Concert at Centennial – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 HS Wrestling vs Erie and Riverdale at Erie – 5:30 p.m. Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Rt 72 Conference Tourney at Forreston – 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 HS Boys Basketball vs Orangeville at Polo – 6 p.m.
HS Girls Basketball vs AFC at Ashton – 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 Aplington Academic Team Conference Meet at Mt. Morris – 9 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston – TBA HS Girls Basketball Tourney in Polo – TBA HS Wrestling vs AFC and North Boone at Ashton – 10 a.m. Also check for updates on www.athletics2000.com
7:30 p.m. Tuesday action will see Forreston and LeLand/ Earlville at 5 p.m. followed by Oregon and West Carroll at 6:15 p.m. and Byron and Polo at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday West Carroll and Milledgeville start the night at 5 p.m.
Leland/Earlville will take on Byron at 6:15 p.m. and the night ends with Prophetstown and Oregon at 7:30 p.m. The final day of the tournament is Dec. 18. The fourth place teams from each pool will play at 4 p.m. and the third place
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The Forreston Cardinals hold up one finger to show they are number 1 after defeating Carrollton Friday in the Class 1A final. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston wins Class 1A title By Andy Colbert Reporter From the heat and humidity of August to the snow-covered practice fields of November, it is mission accomplished for the Forreston football team. The nearly 4-month journey culminated in Memorial Stadium with a 21-15 win over previously unbeaten Carrollton in the Class 1A state title game. Actually, the achievement was eight years in the making by a group of seniors many fans in Forreston felt were destined for gridiron glory. “From fourth grade on, we’ve been dreaming of this,” said all-state lineman Aidan Carr. “It feels like something from the movies or books,” added team leader Max Barkalow. Forreston (13-1) dominated time of possession, total yardage and had twice as many first downs, but still needed to make a couple of fourth-quarter stops after the pesky Hawks closed to within 20-15. “We matched up with them physically, but they won it in the trenches,” Carrollton coach Nick Flowers. That was never more evident than on Forreston’s first possession of the second half. Running behind Dylan Hensley, Kendall Kuelling, Nick Wilson, Brady Bronkema, D.J. Blatter, Jake Cunningham and Carr, the Cardinals put together a 20play, 79-yard scoring drive to take a 20-7 lead. Three times, Forreston converted on
fourth downs and quarterback Robert DeVries capped things off with a 4-yard touchdown run. “When we have a nice long drive like that, it’s like a knockout punch,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. The only thing was, a gutty Carrollton squad kept on getting up from the canvas. Two minutes later, allstater Jacob Smith threw all the way across the field to Luke Palan for a 44-yard touchdown pass and the Hawks cut the lead to 20-15 with the third quarter coming to a close. “The southern part of the state gets a bad rap for playing soft,” Wyatt Kercher said. “They played smash mouth and gave us everything we could handle.” Forreston, which had scored the last three times it had the ball, other than 28-second period just before half after a Kuelling Forreston’s Aaron Shelton dives into the endzone for a touchdown in the second quarter to put Forreston on the interception, went on another board in the Class 1A final against Carrollton. Photo by Chris Johnson long drive with designs on putting the game away for good. This time, it was 16 plays for 78 yards, but DeVries, who moments earlier rambled 28 yards on a thirdand-17 situation, fumbled at the goaline after being hit by all-state linebacker Cody Leonard. Jerrett Smith, younger brother of Jacob Smith, caught the miscue in mid air for Carrollton. “It was pretty frustrating before when they scored off the other long drive,” Leonard said. Trailing 20-15 with 7:46 left and 94 yards to go for a winning touchdown, the Hawks got as close as 60 yards out, but a DeVries interception ended the drive. “Credit to the line for creating the pressure. I trusted my read,” DeVries said. Turn to B2
Forreston’s Robbie DeVries fights off Carrollton tacklers for a gain during the 1A state football final in Champaign. The Cardinals won the game 20-15. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Cardinals have a trophy for the case By Andy Colbert Reporter
Forreston’s Keegan Akins celebrates after the Cardinals defeated Carrollton in the Class 1A finals. Photo by Chris Johnson
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“Finally, something in the trophy case,” said Keegan Akins, as the Forreston football team was being presented with it championship trophy by IHSA officials. “It’s empty no more,” chimed in Logan Bagley. Indeed, that piece of hardware will find a special place among the school’s various awards. It is the first-ever team state title in any boys or girls sport at Forreston, or for that matter, Leaf River. It also completes a Rte. 72 trifecta of football teams
(Byron and Stillman Valley) in Ogle county that have won state titles. What made the championship even more unique was the broad spectrum that the Cardinals faced on the 5-team playoff gauntlet. First it was a team from the alleged superior Three Rivers conference, then a Chicago area 1A power. Things really heated up with a trip to Stark County, topped off by a rematch with a NUIC foe. Finally, the matchup with Carrollton was as much of a mystery to them as it was to the Cardinals. As Jim Bankford, a long-time Hawk fan inside
Carrollton’s tent city said, “None of us know Forreston and they probably don’t know us. It should be an interesting game.” One of those former opponents from Stark County had a pretty good feel about Forreston and nailed a prediction beforehand. “When we played Forreston, they were more physical than us. I think they will overpower Carrollton,” said SC quarterback Joe Charvat, who was at Memorial Stadium to receive all-state recognition. Most unheralded play of the game: the fumble recovery near midfield by Logan Rogers on the 20-play
scoring drive. That ball, which slipped away from Spencer Cruthis after converting on a fourth down, was bouncing for several yards before being corralled by the alert Rogers at Forreston’s 38-yard line. Best defensive play of the game: the leap by Cody Leonard (finished 5th in the 1A high jump downstate) from his linebacker position that stopped Cruthis for no gain later on the same drive. Some colleges are sniffing Leonard out and his stock certainly had to go up after his 22 tackles, which was the second highest ever of any of the eight classes in 41 years Turn to B2
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Win was a joint effort From B1
Wyatt Kerchner, Aidan Carr, Coach Denny Diduch, and Robbie DeVries smile during the post-game interview following their 1A title win on Friday. Photo by Chris Johnson
Defense kept Hawks in check From A1 of title games. With the way Forreston was playing defense, Carrollton could not sustain any kind of drive. Other than the two long scoring plays, there was no movement longer than 30 yards. “The basic goal was to cause pressure up the middle and get people in Smith’s face so he felt rushed,” coach Kyle Zick said. “Our nose guards did a great job of taking on the double teams to hold the O-Line from getting to our linebackers and our tackles did well at taking care of screens and runs. Our pass defense was able to mix it up because of pressure the front three were getting.” In the second half, Forreston ran 43 plays to only 17 for Carrollton and held the Hawks to three first downs. However, much credit
Forreston quarterback Robert DeVries tries to stay in bounds in the second half against Carrollton. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston had no peers in Class 1A By Andy Colbert Reporter
CONGRATULATIONS
In 1A football, the better programs usually have between five to eight solid players on each side of the ball. What was unique about Forreston is they were able put 11 very good athletes on the field at all times. In terms of physicality, size, speed, athleticism, execution, depth and offensive diversity, Forreston had no peers in 1A. That was the primary factor in winning a state title. Since the Hope Academy game, Forreston faced its
needs to go to Carrollton in limiting Forreston to only two offensive plays (27 and 28-yard runs) over 20 yards. It’s unusual for the Cardinals to not crack off a few long passes or runs. Until the next-to-last possession when they failed to convert on fourth down, Forreston had been 4-for-4, including a make from its own 29-yard line on fourthand-2. “We were against the wind and wouldn’t get much from a punt,” coach Denny Diduch said. In its final three playoff games, Forreston was ninefor-10 on fourth down attempts, validating its reputation as a team that gets it done when it counts the most. “That’s their style of offense. They gamble a lot, but with a line like that, you can,” said Carrolton coach Rodney Flowers, whose team also converted a risky fourth down from deep in its own territory. Besides playing on the biggest stage of all of Illinois prep football, the Cardinals had to acclimate themselves to being on television, including stifling TV timeouts. “I think it helped Carrollton regain tempo and it hurt our offensive flow,” Aidan Carr said. In the next title game, EPC made it two state champions from the same division of the NUIC. It was also the 16th and 17th state championship by the league and the first time ever in Illinois that two teams from the same division (of a conference) won.
“The NUIC made us better,” Diduch said. “We take turns leap-frogging each other.” The conference was 16-7 in the playoffs, with six of those losses coming to each other. As Forreston headed to the north end zone for a statechampionship team photo, players and coaches from EPC were making their way onto the field for the 2A game. As a show of sportsmanship and camaraderie, Cardinal players greeted their conference brethren and were in turn offered congratulations by EPC.
share of star running backs, linebackers, quarterbacks, etc. With their big-play capability, those standouts (i.e. Bruce Scharpf of Galena) put a scare into Forreston. Every time though, the Cardinals had a superior product in terms of its collective 11 starters. The sum of those parts will usually beat the best-working individual part(s). The only way for Forreston to get bumped off in its playoff run would have been because of mental mistakes, costly turnovers and/or getting burned by too many big plays. Joe Charvat of Stark County explained it best when he said Forreston simply overpowers everyone.
The contest with Carrollton was a prime example of how Forreston controlled things. The Hawks only had two significant offensive plays and one of those (51-yard touchdown run) should have been bottled up if not for a breakdown in tackling. Stark County and Galena were tougher challenges, but Carrollton had to be the scrappiest bunch Forreston played. Who wouldn’t want to have Hawk linebacker Cody Leonard on their defense, though he appeared to be a bit of a roughhouser. This title was years in the making for Forreston and has to be a sense of relief, kind of like shedding the moniker of best player not win a major in golf. Much credit needs to go
Ugliest sight of the whole weekend: Kyle Zick taking his ball cap off to reveal a reverse Mohawk during the post-game huddle. Earlier in the season, the players were giving themselves Mohawks and asked Zick if he wanted one. He said he didn’t deserve one yet, but if they made it to state they could cut his hair any way they wanted. Most beautiful sight: looking up into the west stands at Memorial Stadium and seeing and hearing the large contingent of red-clad Cardinal boosters. “For a 1A school, I think we had more people here than most,” Diduch said. “This entire experience was unreal,” Dylan Hensley said. “What the community does for us is a huge factor.” Later that night, the Forreston gym was filled to the rafters, as that community celebrated the state championship and honored the football team.
The win was definitely a joint effort by both the offense and defense for Forreston. “We knew coming in they would be dropping 7-8 guys,” Jacob Smith said. “Their defense was keying on our pass.” Carrollton got one more chance as the Cardinals turned the ball back it over at the 37-yard line with 2:37 left. On fourth down, 235-pound lineman Scott Hewlett tackled Cruthis just short of the marker. “After that, ‘we were saying, this is for the season’. We thought we were going to win,” Smith said. Carrollton did put a scare into Forreston with a 22-yard gain on the reverse, but an obvious holding penalty, in which Rogers was tackled, negated to the gain. Instead of having the ball at the Forreston 43-yard line, it went back to the 21 of Carrollton, making it thirdand-19 instead of first–and10. “You almost had to be perfect on the (tackling) angles. We were always on our heels,” Diduch said. Kuelling then stopped Palan for no gain on a screen. On a desperation fourth-and-26, Smith found Leonard, but DeVries and Noah Gipe tackled him 14 yards short of the first down. “They were more physical than we thought,” Barkalow said. “It was a fight to the end.” The Hawks, led by Leonard, who set a new 1A title game record with 22 tackles, forced punts on Forreston’s first two possessions. With the large crowd of Forreston fans anxiously awaiting a touchdown, the Cardinals finally scored in the second quarter on a 10yard run by Aaron Shelton, with Kuelling and a pulling Carr leading the way. A 27yard run by Spencer Cruthis, in which he carried tacklers for an extra 10 yards set up the score. “Our game plan was to contain the quarterback and fullback,” Flowers said. DeVries gained 143 yards and Cruthis 113, giving both over 1,000 for the year, to
Carrollton’s Luke Palan is wrapped up by a diving Forreston defender, Logan Rogers, Friday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson
go along with the 1,087 by Barkalow. “I love running the ball,” DeVries said. “If coach said run the ball instead of pass, we run the ball. We’ll wear the other team out.” “They were taking away our inside (passing) routes and it was too risky to throw,” Diduch said. Early in the game, Palan jumped one of those routes and made an interception on pass intended for Kerchner, but a questionable interference call enabled Forreston to maintain position. However, a clipping penalty and a pair of overthrown passes squelched the scoring chance after it was first-and-10 at the Carrollton 32-yard line with a scoreless tie. “We missed out on a couple opportunities in the game,” Diduch said. With four minutes left in the second quarter, Jacob Smith, who was not sacked the whole game, gave his team a brief 7-6 lead on a 51yard quarterback draw. The Cardinals looked to have the shifty 5-8 signal caller bottled up near the line of scrimmage, but he snuck free and shoddy tackling in the secondary allowed him to run untouched the rest of the way. “Their quarterback exemplified what their team was about. He definitely deserves to be all-state,” Kercher said. The other quarterback all-
stater, DeVries, quickly led his team in regaining the lead. He ran for 15 yards to start the drive and passed to Shelton for another 15. Cruthis finished off the 10play, 64-yard effort with a 3-yard score, making it 14-7. DeVries tacked on the PAT run. “We take pride in what we do and try to out-muscle any team we play,” Carr said. Rogers, Gipe and Barkalow (with two crushing blows, as well) had six tackles to lead the Cardinals on defense. Kuelling added five to go along with his agile interception. The defense held Palan to 26 yards on nine carries, for a 1.6 average. He came into the game with 1,292 yards and a 10-yard per carry average. “Our game plan going in was to stop the run,” Zick said. “They were very talented and explosive, so to contain their athletes was a difficult task, but the kids played together as a team.” Besides Leonard’s recordbreaking performance, Carrollton had double figure tackles from Marcus Lippert, Smith and Palan. Midway through the game, the Hawks lost 2-way line stalwart Derek McGowen to an ankle injury. “Unfortunately, one team is going back happy and one isn’t,” said Flowers, quite gracious in the post-game press conference.
Sports Column to the entire coaching staff from the fresh-soph on up for keeping the Cardinal program at such a high level year after year. Besides winning on the gridiron, it was no contest between the Forreston and Carrollton bands. Getting up early, making the long trip to Champaign and playing their instruments in the 20-degree weather, the Cardinal band is to be commended. Likely, the opposing side envied what Forreston had for a band. For the optimal high school football playoff environment I’ll still take a place like Stark County over Memorial Stadium. Sure, it was a cool playing on the U of I turf and having big video screens to look at, but it is too cavernous, too concretey and
too cold of a venue. One lasting impression, though, was observing Robert DeVries, Wyatt Kerchner and Aidan Carr after the IHSA press conference. Instead of heading back down the elevator, they were like kids in a candy store, standing behind press row on the eighth floor of the stadium, staring down through the glass windows on the field below as EPC and Maroa began play. From that perspective, the magnitude of playing in such a momentous game in a place like the University of Illinois had to really hit home to them. The look of wonder and awe in their eyes was priceless. Lest the Polo people feel neglected with all the
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Forreston talk as of late, next week’s column will be devoted to the present and future of Marco football. Word on the street is that Polo has hopes for a state championship in 2015.
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Forreston’s Cameron Timm and Jacob Cunningham hug to celebrate the teams win over Carrollton Nov. 28 at the University of Illinois. Photo by Chris Johnson
Max Barkalow, Dylan Hensley, and Robert DeVries hoist the Class 1A state champions trophy Friday after defeating Carrollton 20-15. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston’s Spencer Cruthis keeps his legs moving as a Carrollton Defender, Luke Palan, tries to make a tackle in the first half. Photo by Chris Johnson
Above, Nina Moring, a member of the Forreston EMS who has been on the sidelines the entire season, shows her victorious nail design prior to the start of the 1A state championship game. At right is a close up of her nails. Photos by Earleen Hinton
A flock of Cardinals led by Kaleb Reining tackle Carrollton’s Wade Prough Friday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston’s Max Barkalow is tackled by a Carrollton defender in the second half Friday. Photo by Chris Johnson
The Forreston fans waited outside the stadium to greet the players after the game. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston senior linemen Jacob Cunningham (78) and Dalton Blatter (79) share a smile after beating Carrollton for the 1A state football title at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Friday. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Ogle jury finds Stillman Valley man to be sexually dangerous An Ogle County Jury deliberated approximately an hour Nov. 19 before finding a Stillman Valley man to be a sexually dangerous person. Ray Gough, 65, an accused sex offender, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections until it is determined that he is no longer sexually dangerous. Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock handled the trial which began Nov. 17. “The jury heard evidence
that the defendant had been committing sex offenses since the early 1980s,” Rock said. Three of the defendant’s victims testified at the jury trial. The state also called a clinical psychologist in support of its case. The defendant’s evidence consisted of a clinical psychologist. “I am very proud of the victims that testified for us and the jury’s verdict,” Rock
said. Gough was charged in 1999 with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim younger than 13 years old. He was found to be a sexually dangerous person in Ogle County Court in 2002, but that decision was reversed two years later on an appeal. Throughout the court proceedings, Gough has remained in the Ogle County Jail.
Early dose of winter weather results in several car crashes The Illinois State Police handled several crashes caused by slippery road conditions in Ogle County recently. Kimberly K. Brinkmieier, 48, Forreston, was transported by Oregon ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital Nov. 21 after she lost control of the sports utility vehicle she was driving westbound on Ill. 64 approximately four miles east of Oregon. The SUV crossed the road, slid down an embankment, and struck a tree. The crash
occurred at 11:40 p.m. State troopers reported that Joshua Larson, 30, Mt. Morris, was uninjured Nov. 22 when the vehicle he was driving westbound veered into a ditch at 1:42 a.m. after he lost control on the icy roadway on Ill. 64 at Ancient Oak Road three miles east of Oregon. Tenesha Odessa Gatson, 37, Hartford, Wis., suffered minor injuries Nov. 24 at 10:05 a.m. when the vehicle she was driving southbound on Interstate 39 went out of control on the slippery road
and came to rest 150 feet into a cornfield. The crash occurred approximately two miles north of the intersection with Ill. 72. Less than an hour later at 10:50 a.m., a semi tractor and trailer, driven by Bruce C. Kilter, 60, Granville, jack-knifed on I-39 near the intersection with I-88. State troopers reported that the trailer was empty and was pushed by the wind into a grassy area where it jackknifed.
New State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, left, takes the oath of office read by Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson Monday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson
Two arrested for selling alcohol to minors during state police detail During a Illinois State Police surveillance detail Nov. 20, two Ogle County businesses were found to be involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors. According to a press releases issued by the ISP Nov. 21, employees at the Monroe Center Oasis, 5534 N. Limestone Rd., Monroe Center, and JB Sullivan Inc,
320 Eagle Drive, Rochelle, sold alcohol to persons younger than 21. Store employees Adam Lazar and Bernard O’Rorke were arrested for unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. Both were released on a notice to appear in court. A total of eight locations
in Rochelle, Stillman Valley, and Monroe Center were surveyed when ISP Zone 2 agents conducted Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) in the evening hours of Nov. 20. The purpose of ACE details is to determine which establishments may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors.
Carroll County still leading local recovery Lee isn’t far behind, though By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media Unemployment rates dropped in all 12 of the state’s metropolitan areas in October, marking the seventh consecutive month of improvement, according to data released Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. “October’s data reflect a strengthening of local economies,” IDES Director Jay Rowell said. “In each area, more people describe themselves as working, and employers in most metros report larger payrolls than 1 year ago.” The numbers throughout the Sauk Valley were in line with trends statewide.
Carroll County had the area’s lowest unemployment rate in October, checking in at 6 percent, down from last October’s regional low of 7.8 percent. Lee County posted a 6.3 percent unemployment rate last month, improving from 8.7 percent last October. The area’s highest jobless rate is still in Bureau County. Last month it came in at 7.6 percent, down from 8.8 percent a year ago. Not far behind was Ogle County, with a 7.4 percent jobless rate in October, but it was down considerably from a 10 percent rate last October. In Whiteside County, the jobless rate dropped from 9.3 percent to 6.8 percent year over year. Illinois saw no change in numbers from October – the state’s jobless rate remained at 6.6 percent. The nation’s
rate moved by one-tenth of a percentage point, from 5.9 percent to 5.8 percent. IDES said manufacturing improved slightly, both on the durable and nondurable goods side, but other sectors produced more job creation in October. “Mining and construction was up in eight of 12 metro areas, and health services improved in seven of 12 areas,” IDES spokesman Greg Rivara said. “Overall job creation is up in 8 of 12 areas, but the best news is the dramatic year-over-year improvements we’re seeing throughout the state.” Mercer is the only county that didn’t show improvement in its jobless rate from last October, and it remained the same. Rivara said seasonal hirings also start to boost the employment rate numbers in October.
October jobless rates Year-over-year comparison of area unemployment rates: Bureau County October 2014 – 7.6% October 2013 – 8.8% Improvement – 1.2% Carroll County October 2014 – 6.0% October 2013 – 7.8% Improvement – 1.8% Lee County October 2014 – 6.3% October 2013 – 8.7% Improvement – 2.4%
Ogle County October 2014 – 7.4% October 2013 – 10.0% Improvement – 2.6% Whiteside County October 2014 – 6.8% October 2013 – 9.3% Improvement – 2.5% Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security
Cookie Sale benefits festival The Leaf River Summer Daze Committee will host its annual holiday cookie sale on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library, 705 Main St, Leaf River. Cookies can be purchased for $5 per pound. The 2015 Leaf River Daze
festival will be held June 5, 6, and 7. Any persons or organizations that are interested in sponsoring an activity during the festival are encouraged to attend the next committee planning meeting on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library
meeting room. The festival committee is looking for volunteers and new ideas for the event. Suggestions for a theme for the 2015 festival are also being sought. Suggestions can be emailed to lrsummerdaze@ gmail.com or contact Dave Borgmann at 815-994-2950.
She always wanted to learn and help others with her reiki. Tony and Prudy traveled across the country to be with family to attend graduations, weddings and family gatherings. She leaves behind many cherished friends. Her family is so grateful to those friends and family that were so supporting thru her illness. Special thanks to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Van Matre, Serenity Hospice and Home, Dr. William Edwards,
Dr. Todd Alexander, Dr. Weiskopf and Peter Tsioles. Prudy is survived by her husband; her two children; two step-grandchildren, Maxwell and Madeline; two brothers, Joe Vitale and Ben (Lynette) Vitale, and many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Pete and Henry; and sister, Joanne. Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at noon. Rev. Joseph Naill, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Prudy’s name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
Obituaries Richard F. Lee Richard F. Lee, 75, longtime Oregon area resident, died on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at his home. He was born on Nov. 5, 1939 in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Francis and Emily (Chiappe) Lee. He married Mary Wilkinson on Sept. 5, 1959 in Galena. Richard was a 1957 graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse and was employed as a railroad agent for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, where he was active in the choir and a member and Past Grand Knight of Oregon Knights of Columbus Council 1092. Richard was a generous donor to various charities, enjoyed fishing, horse races,
and the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his wife Mary, Oregon; sons, Robert (Kimberley) Lee, Kansas City, Mo., Richard Lee Jr., Spartanburg, S.C., and Thomas (Kathy) Lee, Mt. Morris; daughter, Christine (Jack) McKenzie, Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Justin Lee, Mesa Ariz., Joshua (Angelica) Lee, Mt. Morris, Heather Lee, Schaumburg, Jacob Lee, Mt. Morris,
Thomas Lee, Mt. Morris, Ryan Lee, Forreston, and Brandon Lee and Brianna Lee, both of Spartanburg, S.C.; brother, James (Billie) Lee, Green Bay, Wis.; and sister, Betty Dyer, Winneconne, Wis. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral Mass was held on Dec. 2 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill, celebrant. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Arrangements were completed by FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. A memorial fund has been established. The family wishes to extend special thanks to OSF Hospice and Visiting Angels for their care and compassion. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
Prudence F. Peterson Prudence F. “Prudy” (Vitale) Peterson, 68, Oregon, passed from this earth peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at the Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. She was born on Sept. 25, 1946 in Rockford, the daughter of Ben and Tonnie (Vitale) Vitale. She grew up on the west side of Rockford surrounded by family and this is where she met Anthony “Tony” Peterson and they married on May 1, 1965. Prudy and Tony both worked multiple jobs in their early years of marriage, struggled through and built a wonderful life for their two children, Joanne (Doug) Kasprzak and Scott Peterson. Prudy joined many organizations throughout her life, taking toule painting, stained glass, wood craft, and quilting classes and Master Gardener.
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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock reported the following court activity for Nov. 24. Reckless conduct Whitney E. Altepeter, 18, Creston, was charged with unlawful use of weapons. She pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless conduct. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced her to 24 months probation,
subject to random drug and breathalyzer tests at the direction of probation. She must serve 14 days in the Ogle County Jail, perform 100 hours of public service work at a rate of no less than eight hours per month, refrain from direct or indirect contact with the victims or their place of residence. She must have no consumption of alcohol, successfully complete high school or obtain a GED. She must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to CrimeStoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.
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Possession of a controlled substance Taylor G. Erdman, 18, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months drug probation. He must submit to DNA testing within 45 days as directed by probation and pay the collection fee. He must submit to random drug and breathalyzer tests at the direction of probation. He was also sentenced to serve 164 days in the Ogle County Jail (day for day
credit applies, credit for 82 days served). He must cooperate with and complete any assessments and treatment ordered by probation, perform 100 hours of public service work, and have no consumption of alcohol. He was ordered to pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment fee, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to CrimeStoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund. 12 years in prison for burglary Terry D. Maxwell, 57, Davis Junction, was charged with residential burglary and
armed robbery. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of burglary. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He must pay $261 in restitution. Status calls David R. Strebing, 40, Rockford, retail theft and resisting a peace officer, jury status call Dec. 22. Matthew W. Kornewald, 36, Dixon, retail theft, jury status call Dec. 22. Tyrone G. Rogers, 29, DeKalb, aggravated battery
and resisting/obstructing a peace officer, jury status call Dec. 22. Lorrenzo Allen, 59, Freeport, driving while license revoked, jury status call Dec. 22. Jennifer R. Greenfield, 50, Forreston, deceptive practice, jury status call Dec. 22. Justin S. Anders, 37, Rochelle, theft, plea, Dec. 8. Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 22, Rochelle, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Dec. 22. Matthew A. Longtin, 26, Bradley, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Dec. 22.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin Joseph D. Coles, 25, Fort DeHaan reports the following Wayne, Ind., was issued police activity for Nov. 17 a citation at 5:11 p.m. for through Nov. 30. speeding—56 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation Nov. 18 occurred in the 700 block of At 7:24 p.m., police N. Fourth Street. responded to a disturbance at 1104 S. Third Street resulting Nov. 20 in the arrest of Megan N. Richard Kobeszko, 58, Bushland, 18, Oregon, for Friendship, Wis., was disorderly conduct. Bushland arrested at 4:32 p.m. for was transported to the Ogle felony driving while license County jail. revoked, failure to yield to an authorized emergency Nov. 19 vehicle, and operating an Gabrielle E. Martinez, 20, uninsured motor vehicle. Sterling, was issued a citation Kobeszko was transported to at 1:25 p.m. for operating the Ogle County jail. These an uninsured motor vehicle. violations occurred in the This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington 300 block of N. Fourth Street. Street.
Nov. 22 At 12:30 a.m., police investigated a crash report of a 2000 Chevy driven by Tyler J. Disch,19, Oregon, that struck the ice machine at the Shell gas station located at 201 S. Fourth Street. No citations were issued. At 1:50 a.m., police responded to a vehicle stuck on the terrace at 209 N. Fifth Street, resulting in the arrest of Rudy Castillo, 24, Mt. Morris, for driving while under the influence of alcohol and possession of a controlled substance. Castillo was also issued citations for illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver, and no
front/rear registration. He Josh J. Jarvis, 31, Glen in a court of law. was transported to the Ogle Corban, was issued a citation County jail. at 3:25 p.m. for using a cell General calls for service phone while driving. This through dispatch Nov. 30 violation occurred in the Nov. 17 through Nov. 30 At 9:50 a.m., police 200 block of Margaret Fuller Checking a responded to a two-vehicle Drive. Subject/Vehicle .......... 5 traffic crash at 201 N. Terry L. Schuster, 60, Citizen Complaints ..... 5 Fourth Street, in the Snyder Oregon, was issued a citation Animal Complaints .... 2 Pharmacy parking lot, at 6:40 p.m. for operating Assist Ambulance/ involving a 2000 Ford driven a vehicle with expired Other Departments ..... 9 by Herman A. Myers, 85, registration. This violation Citizen Assist / Oregon, and a 2006 Dodge occurred in the 300 block of Civil Problem ............. 6 driven by Patrick J. Duffy, N. Fourth Street. Domestic/Disturbance 76, Oregon. No citations calls............................. 5 were issued. Nine warnings were issued Building/Vehicle Mark J. Gruszecka, 53, from Nov. 17 through Nov. Lockouts ................... 12 Oregon, was arrested at 1:17 30. Alarm Response/Open p.m. on an outstanding Ogle Please note: Any arrests Door or Window......... 4 County warrant. Gruszecka listed are merely accusations 911 Hang-ups/Open was transported to the Ogle and the defendant is presumed phone lines.................. 2 County jail. innocent unless proven guilty Traffic Stops ............. 16
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff the 100 block of Dayflower Michael Harn reports the Circle in Davis Junction following activity. in reference to a domestic problem. Nov. 24 Upon completing an Amanda Smith, 22, investigation into the Rochelle, was arrested on incident, Billy H. Madden, an Ogle County warrant for 63, Davis Junction, was failure to appear. Smith’s arrested for disorderly bond was set at $3,257 conduct. He was transported pending a court appearance. to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond Nicholas Harvel, 36, pending a court appearance. Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for Robin Weatherall, 26, failure to appear. Harvel’s Rockford, was arrested on bond was set at $10,329.32 an Ogle County warrant pending a court appearance. for failure to appear and contempt of court. Clara Perkio, 43, Dixon, Weatherall’s bond was set was arrested on an Ogle at $1,668 pending a Dec. 2 County warrant for failure to court appearance. appear. Perkio appeared in court where she was released Robert Evans, 33, on a recognizance bond with Rockford, was arrested on a return court date of Dec. an Ogle County warrant 29. for failure to appear. Evans appeared in court where his Nov. 25 bond was reduced to $301 At about 7:11 p.m. deputies full cash. Evans did not post responded to an address in bond and was scheduled to
appear in court on Dec. 2. Nov. 26 Gerald J. Rogde, 26, Steward, was arrested on a warrant for having an expired registration. Rogde posted 10% if a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 17. Cody Logan, 21, Byron, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft. Logan posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19.
72 in reference to a single vehicle accident. After an investigation, it was learned that Christena Carpenter, 32, Forreston, was traveling westbound when a deer ran into her vehicle. Carpenter then swerved off the north side of the roadway before the vehicle came to rest. Carpenter was transported to Freeport Memorial for minor injuries by Leaf River EMS. The vehicle was drivable and no citations were issued.
Nov. 27 At approximately 1:06 a.m., deputies responded to 6021 N. German Church Rd in reference to a domestic call. After an investigation, Marc Seabold, 37, Byron, was At approximately 5:48 arrested for domestic battery. p.m., deputies responded Seabold was transported to to the 4361 Block of W. Ill. the Ogle County Jail where William D. Wogen, 42, Rochelle, was arrested for having an expired registration, Wogen posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19.
he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 5:24 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of E Washington Street in Oregon. After an investigation, Kenneth Cunningham, 28, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license suspended and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Cunningham was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
block of Ritchie Road. During the investigation deputies learned that Joseph Christensen, 27, was westbound on Ritchie Road when he lost control of his vehicle. Christensen’s vehicle traveled into the north ditch where his vehicle rolled over. Christensen was transported to Rochelle Hospital by Rochelle Ambulance. Both Creston and Steward Fire Departments assisted with the accident.
Nov. 28 Epifanio Hernandez, 32, Dekalb, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail. His bond was set at $1,130 pending a court appearance. Deputies responded to a vehicle roll over accident with injuries in the 19000
Nov. 29 At 12:41 a.m., deputies responded to Baileyville in response to a physical domestic dispute. After an investigation, John Lehmann, 50, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
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, Amber F. Greer, 26, Davis the date the fine was paid, the Junction, driving 15-20 mph date the offense occurred in over the speed limit, Nov. 25, parenthesis, and the amount 2014 (Sept. 8, 2014), $175. of the fine. Kristen S. Gilbert, 22, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 25, 2014 (Sept. 19, 2014), $160. Megan L. Beers, 20, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the ET EADY FOR INTER speed limit, Nov. 24, 2014, (Oct. 3, 2014), $120. $ 95 Jacob E. Waeffler, 18, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 26, PREFERRED CUSTOMER OIL CHANGE 2014 (Oct. 23, 2014), $195. Jonathan J. Mandelke, 16, Stillman Valley, driving 21UY IL HANGES 25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 26, 2014 (Oct. 24, ET TH 2014), $160. Delilah A. Alvarez, 32, Chana, driving 15-20 mph 610 N. Division Avenue • Polo, IL over the speed limit, Nov. 26, 815-946-3033 • Fax 815-946-3923 2014 (Oct. 26, 2014), $120.
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Whole Grains program will be held at the RRC A program titled In the Kitchen with Whole Grains will be presented at the Rock River Center on Friday, Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. The program is presented by Marilyn Csernus, U of I Nutrition and Wellness Educator. She will discuss how to recognize and prepare
whole grains. Participants will view a short cooking demonstration and have the opportunity to taste the prepared recipe. Topics will include: What makes a grain “whole grain” ; How to spot whole grains on a food label; Sample some less common whole grains; and Health benefits of whole grains.
The program is free and open to all. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information call the Rock River Center at 815732-3252 Participants needing a reasonable accommodation should call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-7322191.
Property Transfers Property transfers are Township, $150,000. listed according to the date Fannnie Mae and Federal they were filed in the county National Mortgage Assn., recorder’s office. warranty deed to Lynnette M. Hall, 5085 E. Hubbard Trail, The name of the grantor Byron, Byron Township, transferring the property is $131,900. listed first, followed by the D. Michelle Eyster, quit type of transaction, the name claim deed to Benjamin of the grantee, the address K. Eyster, property in Pine and township of the property, Rock Township, no address and the price of the transfer. given. Marlin M. Cluts and Nov 21 Catherine A. Cluts, quit David E. Bucher and claim deed to Marlin M. Peggy P. Bucher, warranty Cluts and Catherine A. deed to Jeremy B. Heller, 612 Cluts, 1750 Squires Landing, W. Buffalo St., Polo, Buffalo Rochelle, Flagg Township, Township, $105,000. Randall K. Reese, trustee, Donald E. Scheffler, Jane A. Reese, trustee, warranty deed to Gregory and Reese TRRKR12003, K. Witmer, property on Mt. warranty deed to BNSF Morris Road., no address Railway Co., vacant land on given, Mt. Morris, Mt. West Brick Church Rd., no Morris Township, $304,384. address given, Eagle Point, Donald E. Scheffler, Eagle Point Township, warranty deed to Marlene J. $70,850. Witmer, trustee, and Marlene J. Whitmer, revocable trust, Nov. 25 property on Mt. Morris German-American State Road., no address given, Bank, warranty deed to Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Elizabeth G. Brooks and Township, $200,000. Brion J. Brooks, 110 N. Matthew Sarver and Seminary St., Mt. Morris, Janet Sarver, warranty deed Mt. Morris Township, to Craig A. Ritchie, 204 $120,000. Windmill Dr., Rochelle, Ronald J. Boyden and Flagg Township, $149,900. Nancy L. Boyden, warranty Robert R. Eames, warranty deed to Wenceslao A. Sosa, deed to Patrick Olson, 15565 and Elizabeth M. Sosa, E. Twombly Rd., Rochelle, 506 N. Sixth St., Oregon, Flagg Township, $138,000. Oregon-Nashua Township, Alexander J. Valadez and $159,900. Marcia A. Valadez, quit McDonald’s Corp, claim deed to Marcia A. warranty deed to Franchise Valadez, 121 W. Pershing Realty Investment Trust Ill., St., Stillman Valley, Marion 211 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Township. Oregon-Nachusa Township. Kenneth M. Conkey Ogle Co. Sheriff and Robin and Kimberly S. Conkey, Lent, sheriff’s deed to Bank warranty deed to Kenneth W. of America, 311 Errett Rd., Whiting and Jill L. Whiting, Rochelle, Flagg Township. 506 Third Ave., Forreston, Joan M. Hanlin, quit claim Forreston Township. deed to William R. Hanlin, Jr., and Cynthia Hanlin, Nov. 24 property in Byron Township, Donald Heller and no address given. Kathleen Heller, warranty Clayton R. Merrill and deed to Laura R. Elan and Rebecca J. Merrill, warranty Patsy K. Mahoney, 308 S. deed to Stone Financing, Eighth St., Oregon, Oregon- LLC, 1144 W. Second St., Nashua Township, $165,000. Byron, Byron Township, Patrick S. Cicogna and $123,500. Samantha Cicogna, warranty Stone Financing, LLC, deed to Thomas F. Funk and warranty deed to William K. Catherine M. Funk, 336 S. Gartin and Gail A. Gartin, Hickory St., Stillman Valley, 1144 W. Second St., Byron, Marion Township, $80,000. Byron Township, $123,500 Harry F. Jones and Joan E. Jones, warranty deed to Nov. 26 Shannon L. Satti and Melvin Melvin P. Witmer C. Kruse, 12688 N. Kennedy and Theresa M. Witmer, Hill Rd., Byron, Byron warranty deed to Melvin P.
Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (West Farm). Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (Rt. 26 Farm). Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., Melvin Witmer, Sr., and Theresa Witmer, warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (East Farm). Melvin P. Witmer and Theresa M. Witmer, warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (Woosung Farm). Ogle Co. Sheriff and Matthew S. Childers, sheriff’s deed to Sec. of Housing and Urban Development, 417 Wayne Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Ogle Co. Sheriff and Scott E. Cantrell, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 115 Jeffrey Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Ogle Co. Sheriff, and Terri L. Welch, sheriff’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 708 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Nichole McNames and Bryant M. McNames, warranty deed to Andrew J. Donaldson, 3823 E. Whippoorwill Ln., Byron, Byron Township, $161,500. Douglas D. Stuen and Carol A. Stuen, warranty deed to Josh Dickerson and Laura Dickerson, 8155 E. Berryview Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $295,000. Todd A. Spierling and Kara M. Spierling, warranty deed to Dean S. Shouer and Jennifer L. Shouer, 2114 Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $155,000. Stanwood S. Black, Tricia M. Black, and Tricia M. Ubben, warranty deed to Joshua C. Holm, 420 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $71,500.
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Ordinance No. 2014-002 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District General Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015: Expected Cash Balance-Fire-Sep 1, 2014 Expected Cash Bal-Ambulance-Sep 1, 2014 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Fire Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Ambulance Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Rescue Interest Income & Replacement Tax Fee Income-Ambulance
$ 343,579.00 45,752.00 158,416.00 158,416.00 26,042.00 17,000.00 250,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & FUND BALANCE
$ 999,205.00
SECTION II. That the following sums of money be and they are hereby budgeted and appropriated for corporate purposes for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Mt Morris Township, Ogle County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015 for the following purposes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
Salaries, Firefighters Salaries, Trustees Salaries, Ambulance Personnel Operating Expense Attorney and Auditor Fees Travel Expenses Firefighter/Ambulance Training Expense Office Expense Utility Expense Building & Grounds Maintence Publication of Ordinances Contingencies Dues & Licenses Prevention/Eduction/Health & Safety Programs New Tools & Small Equipment Rural Fill Sites Billings & Collections Medical Supplies Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Fire/Rescue Apparatus Replacement Ambulance Replacement Loan repayment
$ 57,500.00 5,500.00 316,676.00 14,750.00 7,000.00 500.00 7,250.00 11,750.00 16,000.00 20,000.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 21,000.00 250.00 12,000.00 5,490.00 29,500.00 53,458.00 25,000.00 0.00
TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS
$ 609,874.00
ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - ALL FUNDS AT AUGUST 31, 2015
$ 389,331.00
SECTION III. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District Insurance Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015: Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2014 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts
$ 98,189.00 74,080.00
Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance
$ 172,269.00
SECTION IV. That the following sums of money may be and are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District’s Insurance Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015, for the purpose of paying insurance premiums: INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION Insurance Package Premiums for General and Vehicle Liability, Casualty to Fire Trucks; Bodily Injury and Property Liability; MultiPeril Vehicle and Property Damage; Casualty and Bodily Injury Insurance Coverage; Extended Coverage at Firehouse and Errors and Omissions Professional Liability Coverage
$ 25,000.00
Insurance Premium for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Full Time Paid Fire Fighters, Full and Part time paid Ambulance Personnel and Reserve Fire Fighters
$ 44,580.00
Insurance Premium for Accident Policy for Reserve Fire Fighters
$ 3,000.00
Contribution to Illinois Department of Employment Security for Unemployment Compensation for All Personnel
$ 1,500.00
TOTAL INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION
$ 74,080.00
ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - INSURANCE FUND AT AUGUST 31, 2015
$ 98,189.00
SECTION V. The Trustees shall have the power and authority during the aforesaid Fiscal Year from time to time, as in their judgement may be necessary, to make transfers among the various line item appropriations for the purpose of meeting exigencies that may arise during the year to the extent permitted by law. SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 2014-002 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish a certificate of publication to the Secretary of the Fire Protection District, which certificate shall be placed in the official records of the Fire District and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois this 17th day of November, 2014 and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection District the same date.
Gary A. Daws, warranty deed to Letitia K. Young, 7006 S. Unity Rd., Polo, Woosung Township, $38,800.
Oregon C.U.S.D #220 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2171 2015 Levy I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 for 2015 will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon High School Library. II. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Tom Mahoney, Superintendent, at 815-732-5300. III. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $9,049,600.77 plus the amount abated by the taxing district prior to extension. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $9,389,867.00. This represents a 3.76% increase over the previous year. IV. The property taxes extended for debt services and public building commissions leases for 2014 were $673,424.48. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt services and public building commission lease for 2015 are $1,036,825.00. This represents a 53.96% increase from the previous year.
CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day and date hereof, she was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in her capacity as Secretary she is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions of said Fire Protection District and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2014-002 entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING September 1, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015 the original of which is part of the official records of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District. Dated this 17th day of November, 2014.
The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and acting President of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof MARJIE LUNDQUIST was the duly appointed, qualified and acting Secretary of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District and in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District. Dated this 17th day of November, 2014.
The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting Treasurer of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, as chief fiscal officer of said District, certifies that the estimate of receipts set forth above in Ordinance No. 2014-002, being the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015 correctly states the revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the said Fire Protection District for the fiscal year indicated. This certification is made in compliance with the provisions of 35 ILCS 200/18-50. Dated this 17th day of November, 2014.
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2014, 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: Reclaimed Woodworking & Design 12244 W. IL Rt 26 Polo, IL 61064 Dated: November 10, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on November 26, 2014, 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: Heller Tree Service 7981 S. Pine St. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated November 26, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk December 4, 11 & 18 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY Notice of Filing a Request for Name Change (Adult) No. 2014 MR 92 Dorene Ellen Soltow There will be a court hearing on request to my change my name from: Dorene Ellen Soltow to the new name of Dorene Ellen Hendricks The court hearing will be held on Jan. 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in Courtroom# 202. /s/ Dorene Ellen Soltow Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014
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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com
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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press Ogle County Newspapers 121 South 4th Street, Oregon To Advertise, Call or Fax Phone 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 Fax 815-626-5365 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ORRIE L. ALLEN, Deceased NO. 14-P-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ORRIE L. ALLEN. Letters of office were issued on November 13, 2014, to Heather Patterson, P.O. Box 473, Alpha, Illinois 61413, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of November, 2014. HEATHER PATTERSON, Independent Administrator For the Estate of ORRIE L. ALLEN Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-7; Plaintiff, vs. TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 104 IN THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, LACROSSE SECTION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FILE A OF PLATS PAGE 4 AS DOCUMENT NO. 434085, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 200 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, IL61021. P.I.N. 22-08-478-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014
To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF14 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FF14 PLAINTIFF VS. WILLIAM R. GALLEGOS AKA WILLIAM GALLEGOS, TRACEY R. GALLEGOS AKA TRACEY GALLEGOS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FFB, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 116 Property Address: 109 Sunny Hill Dr. Davis Junction, IL 61020 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 61 AS DESIGNATED UPON HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3 BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-019 COMMON ADDRESS: 109 Sunny Hill Dr., Davis Junction, IL 61020 And which mortgages were made by William R. Gallegos aka William Gallegos and Tracey R. Gallegos aka Tracey Gallegos, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of National City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated July 14, 2006 and recorded as Document No.0608099, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the January 5, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz - 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1884 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. DELANO E. SMITH, PATRICIA G. SMITH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2014 CH 113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15TH Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Parcel I: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Leaf River, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Parcel II: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 9095 North Small Street Leaf River, Illinois 61047 P.I.N Number: Parcel I: 03-24-381-004 Parcel II: 03-24-381-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about November 5, 2014, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagors - Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - October 27, 2003 Date of Recording - November 3, 2003 County of Recording - 0319808 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before, December 31, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 11th day of November, 2014. Kimberly Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014
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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS,
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WILDLIFE ESTATES UNIT TWO SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-3743 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. 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. 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ERIC W. CARLSON, LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.C., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 67 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 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: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON`S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-26-328-019. Commonly known as: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054, and which said Mortgage was made by ERIC CARLSON,, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0408891, and the present owner(s) of the property being ERIC CARLSON,, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before DECEMBER 22, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Clerk of the Ogle County Circuit Court. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 4014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. 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. 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 20057; Plaintiff, vs. TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802
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