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Cousin Rescued

Marcos top Cardinals 62-45 at the Forreston Holiday Tournament Tuesday. B1

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Forreston 11-year-old rescues his cousin using skills he learned in a safety class. A3

County jail is over capacity

Shopping with cops

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Thirty-two children from the Forrestville Valley School District went Christmas shopping Dec. 5 for the Forreston Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop at the Freeport Farm & Fleet.

“Each child was paired up with law enforcement person or a friend or relative of law enforcement,” said Police Chief Mike Boomgarden. “We got lists from the parents containing sizes and essential needs, and then the shopping began starting with clothing and outerwear needs followed by a trip through the ‘fun stuff’ aisles.”

Boomgarden expressed appreciation to store manager Greg Genandt, Forreston, and the staff at the store.

“A good time was had by all, and Freeport Farm & Fleet should be commended because they make us feel so welcome,” he said. “They have

The Ogle County Board got an update Tuesday evening on what a jail needs assessment has determined.

Jeff Goodale, Director of Justice at HOK, a Chicago architectural and planning firm, told the board that the jail is frequently over capacity because the number of arrests is trending upward.

“Overall [the need for] beds are going up,” he said.

Currently the county Forreston Police Officer Wendell McClain is busy shopping with Zach needs space for at least 143 Pierson. Photo supplied prisoners, he said, and the employees that come in on their days one with the kids to find just that right capacity is just 108. off just to help and they work one on article of clothing or pair of boots.”

The average daily population at the jail ranges from the low 90s to 123.

Goodale said the outdated design of the jail, built in the collect at least 500 coats and a lot, and I just wanted to coats no longer in use at their late 1960s, makes it difficult for corrections officers other winter gear, as well as give back.” home. $4,500 for HOPE of Ogle She said they also received Officials at Victoria’s to manage the inmates, County, a domestic violence help from the YWCA in school liked the idea and especially when they are shelter with office in Oregon Sterling. allowed her to get started overcrowded.

Currently the jail staff is and Rochelle.

Victoria’s father, Bob there. “spread thin,” he said.

“My dad and I were victims Kuzlik, said her daughter The plan grew and In October, the county of domestic violence,” said came to him with the idea now encompasses local board approved spending 11-year-old Victoria. “One of a coat drive recently after businesses that are also a maximum of $10,000 for Turn to A2 place [HOPE] helped us out thinking about the outgrown Goodale to do the jail needs

Sixth grader giving back to HOPE

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Byron sixth grader has organized a coat drive and fundraiser to repay a domestic violence shelter that helped her.

Victoria Kuzlik hopes to

assessment.

Goodale said Tuesday that he hopes to finish the study in February, and by then will have narrowed down possible sites and the cost.

His study will takes current as well as future needs into account.

“We’re looking 50 years out,” he said.

With an eye to 2065, Goodale said he is starting at a 250-bed facility.

He said the county needs to provide more space for female prisoners and prisoners with mental health needs.

Goodale said he will also study the feasibility of allowing space to house juveniles in the county jail, instead of transporting them to a facility such as the Mary Davis Home in Galesburg.

Over the life of the jail, Goodale said the greatest cost will be staffing it.

He showed photos of a new jail with several screens in one area that monitor various sections of the facility allowing for centralized supervision of inmates.

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Cardinals gifts available

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@ oglecounty news.com

Cookie Sales Ryan Martz discusses the treats offered at the St. James Lutheran Church Christmas Bake Sale with Joan Snyder, Leaf River, Dec. 11 at Forreston State Bank. Photo by Vinde Wells

Are you still looking for that perfect gift for someone who loves Forreston sports?

Look no further than the Forreston Sports Boosters.

The organization is at every home game selling a variety of Forreston Cardinals apparel.

“We are selling hoodies, jackets, and more, all to support our Cardinals,” said Forreston Sports Boosters member Lisa Bronkema. “We will be here throughout the Forreston Holiday

Tournament.”

The tournament runs through Friday night, and the boosters have a table set up in the cafeteria.

Most sizes are available on site, but Bronkema said any size can be ordered.

“We will order anything,” she said.

“We can be contacted at games or through Facebook.”

The Forreston Sports Boosters have a Facebook Community page under their name.

The boosters assist with a variety of programs to help out Forreston Sports Boosters member the Forreston sports Lisa Bronkema shows a sample of the products they have for sale this season. community.

Photo by Chris Johnson

Force behind Star Wars fans engagement, wedding

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com When science fiction movies are discussed, two franchises come to mind — Star Trek and Star Wars.

For a couple with Stillman Valley roots, a passion for Star Wars was the force behind their initial meeting and eventual marriage.

Tom and Cathy (Tomczak) Schaefer met during the annual Chicago Comicon, a convention for comic book, TV, and movie buffs, in 2007 after mutual friends had invited them to a dinner.

It was not until a few months later that Tom learned that Cathy was interested in getting to know him.

They went out on a date and have been inseparable ever since.

Once they were talking about marriage, Tom decided on a unique proposal that brought their “fandoms” to center stage.

Tom worked with his friend Mike Bollow to have actor John Barrowman assist with the proposal during Fantasticon in Milwaukee.

Barrowman played Captain Jack Harkness in the

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“Doctor Who” series and the spinoff series “Torchwood.”

The couple are also fans of the “Doctor Who” and “Torchwood” series.

During a panel Barrowman was holding Oct. 25, 2014, he invited Cathy on stage and talked to her for a while before asking Tom to join them on stage.

Tom, who was wearing a Mayor of Star Wars Town suit, got down on one knee and proposed. Cathy, who was wearing a Star Wars dress, accepted.

A year later the couple was married Oct. 9, 2015 in Petaluma, California during

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a small ceremony.

The couple walked down the aisle after getting married to the ceremonial theme from the end of a “New Hope.”

“We joked about walking down the aisle to the Imperial March,” said Tom. A reception was held at Rancho Obi Wan, which is a privately owned Star Wars Museum in Petaluma, California.

It is run by Steve Sansweet who has the world’s largest Star Wars collection.

Sansweet was the officiant at the ceremony.

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Tom and Cathy Schaefer pose, with a Darth Vader gesture, in front of Darth Vader masks and other Star Wars memorabilia at Rancho Obi Wan in Petaluma, California. Photo provided

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New jail is accounted for in county long range plan From A1 A modern design, he said, will be safer for inmates and jailers, and will require less maintenance.

When determining where the jail should be located, Goodale said he will take several factors into consideration, including transportation to and from court, the convenience to operate the facility, and staff and visitor parking.

Two locations that have been discussed are the block where the new sheriff’s office is located and the county’s property on Sixth Street across from the judicial center. Both The Forreston American Legion Riders Director Bret Schemel, right, presents a check sites are in Oregon.

Although, Goodale did to the Forreston Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops for their service to the Forreston Community. Scout members are leader Jeremy Milnes, Alex Milnes and Jonathon not talk about the cost of a new jail, the county board Milnes. Photo supplied has planned the expense into its 2016-2020 Long Range Capital Expense Plan.

For 2016, $150,000 is From A1 a lack of state funding, she collection points for coats decided to do a bit more. “Tori decided to add a and winter gear. goal of $4,500 on top of the Victoria’s original goal coats,� he said. was to collect 300 coats, HOPE director Ruth but has been going so well Carter said Victoria’s that she bumped it up to efforts will be a big help to 500. the agency and its clients. “We just got six more “We are very excited coats today,� she said about the work she is Monday afternoon. doing,�

Carter said. “It will Kuzlik said that when Victoria Kuzlik enable more of our clients Victoria talked with HOPE She said the funds officials and learned that the to have winter coats for raised will also be greatly

By Vinde Wells their children.� shelter is facing cuts due to vwells@oglecounty appreciated as the state’s news.com budget crisis is not expected to ease in the coming year.

About two dozen non“Right now any additional funds will help certified Oregon school based on the challenges we district employees were on the picket line Monday face,� Carter said.

Coats can be dropped off evening to make the public at Byron Middle School and the school board aware or several area businesses, of their dissatisfaction with including Byron Bank, a proposed contract.

Members of the Oregon Family Video in Byron, Support County Market in Byron, Education Association Kunes Country in Oregon, Personnel and the Hope Chest Resale (OESPA) did informational picketing in front of the Shop in Rochelle.

Victoria said more drop- district office and at the intersection of Washington off points will be added.

Kuzlik said the drive will and 10th Streets holding continue until the end of the signs, some of which read “fair wages & insurance.� first week of January.

Other signs asked For more information, visit GoFundMe.com/ passing motorists to honk support.

Numerous hopecoatdrive or email in honks drew cheers from the tori4hope@hotmail.com. picketers, who had also hit the street with their message

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Expenditures in 2019 include $25 million for jail construction with another $15 million listed in 2020. listed for a county facilities assessment plan and jail feasibility.

In 2018, $450,000 is estimated for jail planning preliminary documents.

Expenditures in 2019 include $25 million for jail construction with another $15 million listed in 2020.

Revenues for the Long Range Planning Fund, which is earmarked for major capital projects, come from the host fees paid by garbage haulers to dump waste in county landfills.

In the past, the fund has been used to pay for the construction of the $15 million judicial center built in 2005, for the remodeling of the courthouse in 2010, a $7.5 million project, and the new $4.2 million public safety building completed

earlier this year to house the sheriff’s department, coroner and morgue, and 911 call center.

A new jail have been on the county board’s to-do list for many years, as the current facility has required increasing repairs.

A decade and a half ago, the board rejected an offer from the former Immigration & Naturalization Service to build a jail and sheriff’s office for the county on Ill. 2 just south of Oregon.

A study done in 2009 by Mark Goldman and Robert Aguirre from the National Institute of Corrections also recommended a new jail.

That study cited understaffing, lack of space, poor ventilation, and no opportunities for inmates to get exercise.

OESPA pickets over lack of contract in District 220 Demonstration held before board meeting

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Welty said OESPA members thought they had a new contract with the district all hammered out until the board asked the union to adopt a handbook. “If it wasn’t for the handbook, we would already have a new contract,� Welty said.

A second issue is wages.

Support staff at Oregon is paid less than in neighboring school districts, she said. “We work hard, and we’re in it for the kids,� Welty said. “We’re a good team, and we’re very supportive of our district. It’s not unreasonable to expect to be paid a living wage.�

Superintendent Tom Mahoney said negotiations between the OESPA and board began May 27.

Starting wages for support staff in the final year of their most recent contract ranged from $8.50 per hour for secretaries, aides, and cooks to $14.65 for maintenance.

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11-year-old rescues cousin Editor’s note: The following information was submitted by Forreston resident Vicki Petta, a friend of Andrew Heidenreich and his family.

A snowmobile safety course paid off for a Forreston boy who recently used what he learned to rescue his cousin.

Andrew Heidenreich, 11, and his cousin Derek LeVan, 12, were riding their bikes Dec. 9 on the back streets of Forreston.

They ended up on the outskirts of town when they came across a small creek.

“We decided to try to jump the creek with our bikes,” Andrew told family friend Vicki Petta. “We had done it before but this time Derek missed. He hit his forehead on the handle bars and fell face first into the cold creek.

He knocked himself out.

There was a lot of blood.

“I knew immediately to pull him out of the water because I learned you can drown in only an inch or two of water. I felt for a pulse, touched his lips and applied pressure to his gashed brow.

I also learned to take off his wet layers and put on warm layers so I took my coat off and put it around Derek.

“By now he was awake so I told him to lie still, and I would run for help.

I think I ran a half mile and pounded on some people’s door.

I told them I needed to call 9-1-1.

“They grabbed their phone and ran to where Derek was lying.

They saw all the blood and called for

Christmas Ornaments Above, Fran Jansen, right, and Grant Brown help his sons, Cody and Connor, German Valley, make a snow flake ornament at the German Valley Historical Museum during Christmas in German Valley Dec. 12. At left, German Valley Historical Society member Judy Klentz guides Sandy Freedlund, rural Winnebago, in fashioning a Christmas angel ornament at the museum. Photos by Donna Smith

Andrew Heidenreich, Forreston, holds the certificate and patch he earned recently for completing a snowmobile safety course. The knowledge he gained helped him know what to do when his cousin was injured recently.

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an ambulance. When the ambulance arrived, they strapped him down and took him to the hospital.”

Derek’s father also arrived in no time.

Derek received four stitches and a big hug from Andrew. He will recover quickly.

“I carry his books at school so he doesn’t faint,” Andrew said. “I won’t get into trouble for being late for my classes; I will do that for him for a

week and a half.”

Just a few days before Andrew had completed an eight-hour snowmobile safety course at the Oregon Fire Department. He received his certificate and badge.

“Without this education, Andrew would not have known to do all he did to save his cousin’s life,” Petta said. “Thanks to the Oregon Fire Department, a young life was saved by his best bud.”

Christmas brunch scheduled Faith Lutheran Church, 402 Second Ave., Forreston, will serve a Christmas Morning Brunch on Christmas Friday, Dec. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to spread the word about this event.

A free will offering will be donated to the

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Faith Lutheran is handicapped accessible.

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The service will conclude with a candle-lighting

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Mott’s celebrate 50th anniversary Elwood and Pat (Murray) Mott were united in marriage on Dec. 18, 1965 in Chicago.

They are the parents of Elwood Jr. and Kathy (Ingle) Mott of Oregon and Joe and Tina (Ball) Mott of Byron.

They have four grandchildren. They moved to Chana in winter of 1982, then to rural Oregon later that year.

Thanks to the generosity of Martha Lundsten and Mel and Mary Anne Mueller many Serenity hospice patients and their families were able to have a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal without all the time consuming shopping and preparation.

“Having these generous people donate the food for Thanksgiving dinners for our patients is truly a blessing,” said Executive Director Lynn Knodle. “Without these meals some of our patients and their families would not have a holiday meal to enjoy together. This is the fourth year in a row that Martha

Lundsten and the Muellers have provided all the food.

They are just so generous and so much appreciated.”

A total of 50 patients and their families received the benefit of the fresh-cooked meal that was prepared at the Serenity Home by house mom Colleen Miller along with volunteer Carol Flesch.

Many generous volunteers gave of their time to deliver meals and help serve meals to patients and their families who are living in the Serenity Home.

“I just want to personally thank all the volunteers who helped over the Thanksgiving holiday,” Knodle said.

Couple planning to see the new movie on opening night From A1 A second reception was held in Illinois for friends and family.

The suit Tom wore during the proposal is on permanent display at Rancho Obi Wan. The suit was made by his mother.

Their wedding year will always hold extra meaning for the couple because a new Star Wars movie “The Force Awakens” has a release date the same year as their wedding Tom surprised Cathy with a video featuring numerous celebrities and actors from Star Wars Films.

They made replica 1977 Tops Star Wars Trading Cards to announce their wedding.

The week before the wedding, the couple was invited to tour LucasFilm’s headquarters in San Francisco, California.

Tom was born in Milwaukee and graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1986. His parents are Mary Ann Cash, Canton Georgia, and the late Ken Schaefer.

He has a son Austin, 18, and daughter Ashley, 21.

Cathy is from Stillman Valley and graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1988 and William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri.

Her mother Liz Tomczak still lives in Stillman Valley.

Her father Terry passed away in 2014.

The couple resides in South Elgin.

A love of Star Wars How did this couple become fascinated with Star Wars?

“When I saw the first television commercial with space ships and Chewbacca, boom, I was hooked,” said Tom. “I had no idea what it was about, but I had to see it.”

Tom was only 10 at the time, and his parents allowed him to see that film 13 times in the theaters.

The original Star Wars movie opened May 25, 1977. Movies would stay in theaters for months at a time, which allowed Tom ample opportunities to watch the movie.

When watching the original three movies, “New Hope”, “Empire Strikes Back” (1980), and “Return of the Jedi” (1983), Tom remembers standing in lines to make sure he saw the movies on their opening days.

Now, with online ticketing, fans can purchase tickets months in advance. Some theaters even have assigned seating.

“There is still the hype for die hard fans like us,” he said. “I am more excited about this opening than I was about “Phantom Menace” (1999).”

Tom is hoping that director JJ Abrams can do with Star Wars what he did with Star Trek.

His wife Cathy was drawn in by the powerful female lead in the film.

“Princess Leia didn’t need anyone to save her, she saved Han and Luke with her quick thinking,” she said. “That was so cool. I had never seen a girl who was the one to save the day.”

Cathy’s parents took her to see the film at the Coronado Theater in Rockford.

“There is no need to wait outside at our theater in Elgin,” Cathy said. “There is no more general admission.

You are buying your seats just as if you were attending a sporting event. It’s pretty cool, but it does take away from the stories we used to tell.”

When the first screenings of “The Force Awakens” are shown in Elgin on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., the couple will be at the theater with Tom’s son Austin, and Cathy’s mother Liz. They purchased tickets at the box office the day ticketing was available.

Tom said they plan to make watching Star Wars movies a yearly tradition, since there are new Star Wars films scheduled to be released through 2020.

Charitable contributions As a Star Wars fan, Tom was drawn to the 501st Legion, a group of Star Wars who that create screen accurate costumes for fun and charity.

The 501st Legion has become known for attending charitable events throughout the world.

“My favorite events are

Tom Schaefer proposes to Cathy Tomczak Oct. 25, 2014 with the help of actor John Barrowman. This image was used to create a replica Topps trading card to use for the couples wedding announcement. Photo supplied

for Make a Wish and visiting children’s hospitals,” Tom said. “Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a sick child forget they are sick. They smile when you walk into the room. It’s like the movies are coming to life right in front of them.”

Wearing a full stormtrooper costume has another advantage for those visiting the hospitals.

“I always joke that it’s a good thing we have helmets on so those kids can’t see us cry,” he said.

His wife Cathy enjoys the charitable events also. She recalled a time when Tom was a stormtrooper and wove a tale about the history of the stormtrooper and how he became a stormtrooper.

“It was amazing to see how much this child knew about the Star Wars universe and how fast Tom could think on his feet,” she said.

She also enjoyed watching another 501st member, who was dressed as the villain Darth Maul. This member playfully caught with a group of kids dressed as Jedi knights.

“Darth Maul was a good sport and was defeated by the kids. I thought it was amazing,” Cathy said.

Tom has made the costumes he wears in the 501st, and his mother Mary Ann Cash has assisted making costumes for his cousin Jeff Cossmann.

The love of Star Wars was passed on to his son Austin.

“He has always liked Star Wars and even got to the point where when he was young, he got so used to seeing me in Star Wars costumes, he thought everyone’s dad was in the 501st,” Tom said.

“We have done father and son troopers and tie pilot costumes together.”

Some of Tom’s costumes include screen accurate versions of stormtrooper, sand trooper, clone trooper, tie pilot, imperial crew, Royal guard, Tusken Raider, Gredo and C-3P0.

His newest costume will be a biker scout, which is a wedding gift from his wife.

Cathy will soon join the ranks of the 501s when she completes her AT-AT pilot costume.

Nelson to speak at RRC Dec. 22 Dr. Mike Nelson, local chiropractic doctor, is scheduled to speak at Rock River Center on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m. The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Dr. Nelson’s topics vary each month, highlighting health issues and answering

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questions. This month the topic will be “Mental Health Awareness”.

The program is intergenerational, with students from Oregon High School joining participants

from the center.

A potluck lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. Anyone planning to stay for lunch should bring a dish to pass and call the center at 815732-3252 to reserve a seat.

College News Amy Stout Amy Stout, Stillman Valley, has been admitted to Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, for the fall 2016

semester and has earned the Founders Scholarship.

Cornell is a national liberal arts college.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses: Dec. 8 Cary W. Gibbs and Colette

J. Lima, both of Forreston.

Fayez I. Mizyed, Davis Junction, and Sumaya Aljaradat, Rochelle.

The family of Merle Snodgrass wishes to thank everyone for the phone calls, visits, wonderfull food brought in, memorials and beautiful flowers. A special thanks to Rev. Dwight Stewart, Sally Gray, Mike McNett, Kim Gouker, and Doug Floski for the service and the church ladies for the wonderful lunch. We are comforted by your love and support.

The family of Merle Snodgrass, Marvin, Tom, Myrna, and Ron Snodgrass

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 1 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, Dec. 19—10:30 a.m.

Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Caroling Sunday, Dec. 20—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion, Children’s Christmas Program; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, No Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 24—7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service Friday, Dec. 25—Office Closed CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in

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our cafe 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 Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, Dec. 17—1 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study Friday, Dec. 18—8:30 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 19—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Dec. 20—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

InnerMission Fellowship; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m.

Candlelight Service; 7 p.m.

Birthday Party for Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 22—9 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesday, Dec. 23—6 a.m. mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Meeting Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Visitors are always welcome.

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study

Thursday, Dec. 17—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, Dec. 20—9 a.m.

Choir & Youth Christmas Program; No Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 23—No Choir Practice Thursday, Dec. 24—No Bible Study Friday, Dec. 25—10 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas Brunch, Open to Everyone FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants.

Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

December’s Bible Book of the Month is Luke.

Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week:

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Dec. 13—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church Friday, Dec. 18—Scout Tuesday, Dec. 22— Lock-in Newsletter Deadline Monday, Dec. 21—No Bible

Study Tuesday, Dec. 22—6:30 p.m.

Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 23—No Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m.

Choir Thursday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon CHURCH (USA) Thursday, Dec. 17—4:30-7 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon p.m. Food Pantry Open 815-732-2894 Friday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Womwww.fpcoregon.com en’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Handicapped Accessible Delivery for Pantry Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20—8:15 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worfirst Sunday of each month. ship with Baptism; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship with Wassail; 10:45 FIRST UNITED a.m. Sunday School; 3 p.m. CarMETHODIST CHURCH oling with Chili Supper After402 First Ave., Forreston ward Pastor David Poust Tuesday, Dec. 22—8:45 a.m.

815-938-2380 Bible Study; Quilting Thursday, Dec. 17—6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23—7:15 UMW Christmas Dinner & Party p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Sunday, Dec. 20—9 a.m.

Worship Service, Children’s NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Christmas Program; 10:30 a.m.

OF GOD Sunday School 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Monday, Dec. 21—8 a.m. AA Pastor David Demmer Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee 815-732-7404 at The Depot 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Tuesday, Dec. 22—Herald Service News Due NORTH GROVE FORRESTON GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Presbyterian Church in Church: 815-938-2194 America Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Sunday School 9 a.m.

815-938-3605 Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 10:30 a.m. Worship Service a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Open at New Life Community Pioneer Club Center Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir OREGON CHURCH OF GOD FORRESTON REFORMED 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman 501 Third Ave. 815-732-6847 9:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are in10:45 a.m. Sunday School vited to join us in worship on FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Sunday, Dec. 20 for the annual Sunday School Christmas Program at 9:30 a.m.

The worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a celebration in Scripture and Music to proclaim the Christmas story.

Pastor Michael Hoffman will give a brief devotional mesST. JAMES LUTHERAN sage.

CHURCH Greeting you will be Marsha West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Behrens.

Pastor Steve Erickson During morning worship an Saturday, Dec. 19—9 a.m. exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 Christmas Program Rehearsal Sunday, Dec. 20—9:15 a.m. years old through Grade 5.

Prayer Ministry Team, Christmas Sunday School begins at Program Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. and includes classes Congregational

Bible

Study,

Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m.

Divine Worship with Christmas Program & Communion; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal Monday, Dec. 21—6 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Thursday, Dec. 24—7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service Friday, Dec. 25—10:30 a.m.

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

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Dec. 17—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, Dec. 18—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 19—8:30 a.m. Wrapping & Distribution for Pajama Project; 5:30 p.m.

Worship Service with Supper Following Sunday, Dec. 20—8:45 a.m.

Worship Service; Fellowship Time Between Services; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-Grade 6; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 4 p.m.

Caroling-Meet at Pinecrest Fireplace Monday, Dec. 21—2 p.m.

Staff Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 23—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Thursday, Dec. 24—4 p.m.

Family Candlelight Service; 8 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service 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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Earth Angels seek toys for children

Some of the contestants in this year’s Village of Progress Christmas Card Contest are pictured with their certificates of participation. Pictured in the front row left to right are: Sandra Braddock, Megan Voss, Teresa Vaughn, Lori Pederson, and Abby Wolf. Middle row: Morgan Haas, Matt Spurbeck, Lisa Haas, Jessica Bosch, Brian Hopper, Tammy Sigler, Elizabeth Bastuk, Sue Croft and Rachel Brooks. Back row: Chris Haas, Bob Brown, Jason Roinas, Rachel White, Diane Bicknese, and Dawn Todd. Photo supplied

Christmas cards created at VOP Holiday festivities have begun at the Village of Progress, Oregon.

Teresa Vaughn is the winner of the 41st annual Christmas Card Contest, which is open to entries from all the men and women that attend VOP. Sandra Braddock was awarded second place honors, and Megan Voss’s card received third place recognition.

For the last 21 years Hub Printing, Rochelle, has awarded certificates of participation and a small cash award to all entrants.

Hub also prints each year’s winning card for use as both the Hub Printing and the Village of Progress Christmas cards.

This year’s judges included Dawn Todd and Lisa Boehle of VOP and Chris Haas of Hub Printing along with his

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 Friday, Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Sawicki Motors, Rochelle;

and O’Reilly Auto Parts, 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.

Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 21-25.

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 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278.

Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr.com - Earth Angels Wanted - Fundraiser.

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 Senior Center.

For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email earth.angels.oglecounty@ hotmail.com or visit www. earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.

Brunch served at RRC Jan. 1 Winners of the Christmas Card Contest at the Village of Progress were recently announced. Pictured in the front row are: Sandra Braddock (second place), Megan Voss (third place), and Teresa Vaughn (first place). Pictured in the back row are contest judges: Lisa Haas, Morgan Haas, and Chris Haas of Hub Printing. Photo supplied

wife, Lisa, and daughter, Morgan.

They looked at more than 20 entries before selecting

Vaughn’s design as the 2015 winning entry.

Rock River Center will be opening for a special 2016 Kick-Off Brunch on Friday, Jan. 1 from 8 to 10 a.m.

The menu will consist of sausage links, biscuits and gravy, egg casserole, pancakes, applesauce, Ann’s fresh cinnamon rolls, juice, coffee, and tea.

The cost is $8 per person.

Reservations and prepayment are required by Monday, Dec. 21, to prepare the food.

The winner of the birthday basket will be drawn during the morning.

All are welcome to join the group.

Take time to reduce environmental impact over holidays

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Christmas season is a time of the year when the tradition of gift giving and receiving can have a positive impact on our spirits and the local economy.

It is also a time when we generate a lot more waste than we normally do.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department encourages the following ideas for reducing waste and your impact on the environment; while still enjoying the spirit of Christmas: 1. Consider gifts that support reuse, like local non-profit thrift stores or antique shops. Check out fair trade stores where many of the products are made from natural or recycled materials, and the proceeds more directly benefit the people who produce the products.

2. Limit the number of gifts you buy and consider grab bags, white elephant, or other ideas where second hand gifts can be exchanged.

3. Shop locally when possible, and remember to use reusable bags while shopping for groceries and holiday gifts. If you shop online, choose a vendor as close to your location as possible, thereby reducing fuel consumption and pollution from shipping the product.

4. Make your own gifts or baked goods, or give the gift of your time with a loved one, local nursing home, food pantry, or other charity.

5. Reuse wrapping paper, bags and boxes or use newspaper, or no wrap at all.

Table cloths or bed sheets can be used for larger gifts for a waste free wrap.

Try to do without the boxes that stores give out with the purchase of clothing. They are short-lived, require more wrapping paper and quickly end up in the recycling bin.

Instead, tightly fold or roll clothing so less wrapping paper will be needed.

6. Consider electronic or postcard greeting cards, thereby reducing paper waste and postage costs.

7. If you decorate your house with lights, consider light emitting diode (LED) holiday light options. They consume about one-tenth of the energy of conventional lights and produce less heat.

Energy or water saving products like LED or CFL light bulbs, water conserving shower heads or faucet aerators or insulation and weather stripping can also make great gifts that continue to benefit the recipient and environment for years to come.

8. When planning holiday meals, consider locally grown and organic foods, which have less of an impact on the environment.

Avoid disposable dinnerware and utensils.

Cloth napkins and dishcloths can further reduce paper

towel and napkin waste.

9. Recycle as much of your holiday waste as possible. If you have curbside recycling and your bins are overflowing, use a tote or extra garbage can for recyclables and set it out with your other recycling containers.

You can recycle wrapping paper, but do not include plastic bags, bows or ribbons.

10. For those without curbside recycling consider using the Ogle County drop-off recycling stations located in Byron, Forreston, Monroe Center, Oregon, and Rochelle.

For Polo area residents, a recycling container provided

by Moring Disposal is located at Franklin and Locust Streets.

A container provided by Advanced Disposal Service is located at the Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction.

Keep in mind that the recycling containers fill up quickly this time of year

so flattening all boxes and plastic containers is required.

No Styrofoam or plastic bags, bows, or ribbons.

11. If you purchase a livecut Christmas tree, get one locally grown.

Several tree farms are located in the area, and buying from them supports the local economy and reduces your environmental impact compared with trees trucked in from other states.

After the holiday recycle your live Christmas tree at the following locations until Jan. 18. Remove all decorations, lights and tinsel, no plastic bags: Byron: Ill. 2 and South Peru Street Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. Leaf River: 208 W. Railroad St. Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St, Oregon: Park District Maintenance Dept., Hill Street Polo: 410 N. Prairie Ave. Rochelle: Atwood Park,

We’re your one-stop source offering professional designs, excellent print quality, fast turn-around times, friendly customer service and affordable pricing.

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

10th Avenue and 20th Street Curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling will be done by FFA groups on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Adeline, German Valley, and Forreston.

Trees will be collected at the curb in Rochelle by the Rochelle Street Department, Jan. 2-18 12.

Recycle broken holiday lights and extension cords until Jan. 31 at fire stations in Byron, Mt. Morris, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley, at the Ogle County Courthouse and the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, and at the Village/City Halls of Polo, Forreston and Davis Junction.

13. If you have old TV’s, computers or other electronics to get rid of, note that most consumer electronics have been banned from landfills in Illinois, so you can’t throw them out with your regular trash.

Some electronics can be recycled at Secure Recycling Services in Dixon, Best Buy stores, or Staples stores.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will offer an electronics recycling collection for Ogle County residents on Friday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at its location, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Call the department for more details, fees and restrictions.

The City of Rochelle offers a curbside electronics recycling program to residents for a fee.

Call the Rochelle City Hall or the RMU Customer Service at 815-562-4155 for details.

With a little effort, you can make your holidays meaningful and earth friendly.

For more information call Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.

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Educators offer free artifact kits Available through a loan program University of Illinois Extension is offering “touchable” museum artifacts and lessons in kits that are available for check out to area educators and organizations.

An Artifact Speaks program examines a variety of ancient cultures such as Rome, Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India.

Each kit contains lessons, artifacts, games, folktales, and hands-on activities that are available for loan through

U of I Extension offices in Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle Counties.

These free educational kits are available through loan thanks to an outreach initiative grant developed by staff of the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at University of Illinois.

Teachers, librarians, youth and adult group leaders, home-schooling parents, and volunteers who may be interested in borrowing these free kits should contact their local Extension office.

For more information, call Lisa Hepker, University of Illinois Extension Youth Educator at 815-732-2191.

Extension office will be closed for holiday University of Illinois Extension Ogle County will be closed for the holidays beginning Thursday, Dec. 24.

The office will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4, with the regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

University of Illinois Extension Ogle County is located at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

For more information call the office at 815-732-2191 or visit the website at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo.

The Ogle County Extension staff would like to wish you and yours a joyous holiday season and we look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Retirement Open House Don Griffin, Oregon Park District Superintendent of Environmental Services, was honored during a retirment open house Dec. 11. Here Griffin, left, shakes hands with Ogle County Chief Deputy Danny White. Also pictured is Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle. Photo by Chris Johnson

Serenity volunteers bake Christmas cookies It was certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas recently at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, when volunteers gathered in the family kitchen to assemble packages of homemade cookies for hospice families.

The cookies will be delivered over

the next few days to families in the area and to families at the Serenity Home.

The efforts are appreciated.

“It hasn’t really seemed like Christmas around here,” said Pat, a family member of a hospice patient. “We are so preoccupied. But

having the cookies delivered to us from Serenity made us stop and remember that Christmas is next week. We are now getting the tree out and hanging some lights.

“It’s a small way to bring some normality to families at this time,” said Lynn Knodle, Serenity’s Executive

Director. “We do it each year and we are so appreciative of the many volunteers who bring cookies and those who help assemble the packages.

Tradition is important at all stages of life and especially at this time of year. We hope that the cookies remind families to enjoy this time together.”

State-mandated PARCC assessment scores released

By Christopher Heimerman cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 The embargo was lifted last Friday on the 2015 PARCC test results. For the first time, all Illinois public schools were required to administer the test to students in third through 11th grade.

PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) aligns with Common Core’s mission to better prepare students for college and careers. Illinois signed a 4-year, $160 million contract with Pearson for PARCC testing in June 2014.

Local superintendents – particularly regarding high school testing– have been outspoken about the poor scores posted across the state. Statewide, only 4 percent of students exceeded expectations overall, while 6 and 3 percent exceeded expectations in English Language Arts and Math, respectively. No Sauk Valley school district had more than half of its student base meet or exceed expectations.

“The day we receive PARCC results, the day before and the day after, I won’t feel any differently,” Tad Everett, superintendent of Sterling Public Schools, recently said.

While some are trying to take a long view, they’re putting little stock into the first wave of scores.

“We’re setting a new baseline,” Tom Mahoney, superintendent of the Oregon Public School District, said in a news release Friday. “We don’t have the same set of criteria as we had under the ISATs or PSAEs, and that’s largely responsible for the drastic change we’ve seen in the test scores. We don’t yet know what these results mean, or how the assessment aligns with our curriculum.”

The PARCC results complete the long-awaited 2014-15 Illinois Report Card. For more information on the test scores and demographic information, visit illinoisreportcard.com, and look for more coverage in next Saturday’s SV Weekend edition.

Percentage of students in local districts who met or exceeded expectations on the PARCC test Amboy ......................................... 32 Ashton-Franklin Center ............. 27 Bureau Valley ..............................33 Chadwick-Milledgeville ............. 29 Dixon .......................................... 26 • Dixon High: 19 • Jefferson Elementary: 23 • Madison Elementary: 23 • Reagan Middle: 31

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• Morrison High: 42 • Morrison Junior High: 26 • Southside School: 31

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Oregon ........................................ 25 • Oregon High: 18 • David L. Rahn Junior High: 33 Polo ............................................. 29 P’town-Lyndon-Tampico ........... 33 River Bend .................................. 36 Rock Falls High School ...............17 Rock Falls Elementary ............... 20 • Rock Falls Middle 23 • Merrill Elementary 17

Sterling ....................................... 29 • Sterling High: 26 • Challand Middle: 27 • Lincoln Elementary: 32 • Washington Elementary: 31 West Carroll ................................ 17 Statewide .................................... 33

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Find out more by joining Sherry Piros on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Library.

Bring a couple of old t-shirts or sheets to use. Piros will introduce participants to the secrets of a toothbrush rug creation.

This program is designed for adults and youth, ages sixth grade and up.

Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Spaces are limited.

“Librarians are just like search engines, except they smile and they talk to me and they don’t give me paid-for advertising when they are trying to help. And they have actual hearts.”

- Matt Haig December Distraction Oregon Public Library District cardholders may check out reading material and enter to win some readable prizes through Saturday, Dec. 19.

The more you check out, the more you can enter.

Prizes are on display at the library.

Drawings will be held on Monday, Dec. 21.

Holiday Library Hours The library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25, Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss Packing for Mars by Mary Roach.

The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

Library Renovations Things are progressing.

The basement is being

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prepared for a lot of changes which should start in December. The building is sometimes a little dusty, but still open for business.

Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library or on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Members of the group are available to assist with projects. All are welcome.

Story Time (3-6 years old) and 18 to 24 CLUB (months that is) Story Time meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

The 18 to 24 Club meets Thursday at 3:30 p.m.. The groups will take a break after Dec. 17 and start again in

January. Watch for dates and times.

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

Amnesty - Jan.1- 31 Patrons are able to return overdue items in good condition to the library throughout the month of January and no fines will be charged. The staff wants to get the materials back in circulation.

E-Readers Library has e-readers to lend? For more information, ask a librarian.

ABC Mouse Children ages 2-7 are invited to the Young Readers Area to have fun learning online with ABC Mouse.

The program is free. Parents and caregivers can use the adjacent computer to check email or work on projects.

For more information, ask at the Circulation Desk.

Adult Programs Civilian Conservation Corps at White Pines Park Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations requested. Call 815-9462713 or email library@

pololibrary.org to reserve a seat.

White Pines Forest State Park Superintendent, Elmer Stauffer, will talk about our local connection with the largest peacetime mobilization in our nation’s history, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

In 1933 our country was in the grips of a great economic depression.

President Franklin Roosevelt introduced government programs to help the country recover and get back on its feet.

Regarded as the most successful of these jobs programs, the CCC put millions of unemployed men to work in resident camps.

One of these camps was located at White Pines Forest State Park from 1933 to 1939.

Through pictures, Superintendent Stauffer will show how the camp enrollees lived and worked. Participants will learn where the camp was located in the park. They will see the state park lodge and cabins under construction

along with many more park improvements performed by the workers.

Come experience a very interesting time in our nation’s history.

Stauffer will answer questions immediately following while refreshments are served. He has a 40-year personal association with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources including several years of employment at White Pines Park.

This is session #8 in the Lifelong Learners’ Series.

Book Discussion Groups Both groups are open to new members. To reserve a book, call the library at 815946-2713.

The group has read books on some serious topics in 2015 and have learned a lot about the world and themselves in the process.

January selections are on the lighter side. Pick up a book and join in. If scheduled times aren’t convenient, tell the library staff. They will arrange an other time for patrons and friends to read and discuss.

Scheduled times in January are Friday, Jan. 22, 1:30 to

2:30 p.m. at Polo Senior Center. Book Selection: One Shot at Forever by Chris Ballard.

Monday, Jan. 25, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Library.

Book Selection: Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam.

Children’s Programs Story Time Class Thursday, Dec. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Miss Randi will lead a program on Christmas.

Every other week children learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and letter and number recognition, plus vocabulary building.

Story Time Class will not meet Thursday, Dec. 31.

LEGO Club Saturday, Jan. 9, 1 to 2 p.m.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

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

Adult Fiction A Christmas Escape by Anne Perry.

Also

Polo-Forreston Beat available in eBook format via our website’s Axis 360 link.

A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh Kissing Under the Mistletoe: a Sullivan Christmas by Bella Andre Sleigh Bells in the Snow

by Sarah Morgan Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak Wishes for Christmas by Fern Michaels Also available in eBook format via our website’s Axis 360 link: The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans.

Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand.

Large Print The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne Young Adult Code Talker: a novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac Hours

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The library will close Thursday, Dec. 24 at 3 p.m., and be closed on Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.

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

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

Polo Chamber Chatter The Christmas House Decorating contest will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19.

The Christmas House Decorating contest will be Saturday, Dec. 19. Turn lights on by 5 p.m. Winners will receive Polo Dollars. First place wins $50; second place, $25; third place, $15; and three runner up winners will get $10 each.

Judging will be based on originality, theme of the season, lights and color, and tastefulness of the display.

The last Our Table Community Meals for 2015 will be served on Monday,

Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

All are invited to attend the free, home-cooked meals with dinner music.

A ministry of the Polo Council of Churches provides this event to our Polo citizens.

The Polo Area Community Theatre will be holding its second Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Buffalo Township Hall.

Dress is formal evening wear with a mask required and is open to the public high school age and older.

Tickets in advance are $10 each or $15 for two. Prices at the door are $15 each or $20

for two. Tickets are available at www.polotheatre.org or at the door.

The Polo Public Library will be holding the following events: Thursday, Dec. 17: Story Time and visit with Santa from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 28: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“The Mockingbird Next Door” by Marja Mills.

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays— Fit for Life exercise from 9 to

10 a.m.

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

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

Wednesdays – Quilting from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Thursdays - Mexican Train at noon.

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

Friday, Dec. 18: Play Bridge at 12 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “The

Christmas Train,” by David Baldacci.

Friday, Dec. 18: Game Night at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21: Senior Life Changes Support Group meets at 9 a.m. to discuss “How to Deal with Your Adult Children.”

Monday, Dec. 21: Christmas Bingo at 12 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28: Movie and Popcorn at 12 p.m. Watch a Christmas Movie, title to be announced.

Every Thursday is Community Coffee day at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m. All

are invited to stop in and visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1.com to announce a special business celebration.

Call Susie at 815-946-3131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

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And fear that the anger he is inciting in his American audiences will endanger the populations he has targeted right here in our own country.

I myself felt anger too. Anger that some of the people I live with — neighbors, friends and loved ones are among his targets.

Anger that his misogynistic, narcissistic, bigoted rants are putting us and our troops and diplomats around the world in even greater danger.

I love this country and I am proud of the “more perfect union” to which we aspire.

We should celebrate, not denigrate our diversity. It is that patchwork which gives us our unique strength in this globalized world.

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While employed in law enforcement until retirement I can now look back on the nature of our calls for service.

Most “faults” could be placed with family values, parents apparently not caring what their kids are doing or their feelings as they go through their development years.

This problem we as

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This idea of not having time for the kids is BS. Make time, as you are now witnessing the results of our neglect.

Along with this, our country’s mental health system has been and still is in a state of shambles.

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Movie at Bertolet Library Take some time during Christmas week to enjoy a holiday movie at Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River.

“The Santa Clause” will

be shown on Monday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.

Starring Tim Allen as a rather reluctant Santa, this film has become a seasonal favorite for young and old.

Women’s soccer began in the 70s

attest to the excellent job of hosting that both schools do.

About half of the schools playing at Forreston were former members of the Mid Northern conference, giving it local historical lore.

Of the eight schools that were in the Mid Northern during the 1972-1990 time period, seven (Byron, Pec, Polo, ‘Bago, SV, Oregon, Forreston) are in the tournament. Can you name the one that isn’t? See answer below.

Recently, I received an e-mail asking why Oregon bowling isn’t covered more, especially since it has a better record than any other sport at Oregon in past two years.

This person claimed it was time to get over the football and basketball “BS” and honor other sports. I was also admonished “to get out of the 70s”.

This isn’t the only time this paper and every sports page in the country has received questions about what is covered and why?

Our parent company Sauk Valley Media, which publishes the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, gets many complaints from Newman, Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling readers about which school gets them most and least coverage.

That’s the nature of the newspaper business and something I leave to the editors of the paper to handle. Ultimately, they have the final say-so in what is covered.

In a general sense, though, bowling is not covered as much as football and basketball because it doesn’t draw the same fan interest My limited experience

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Oregon school board president Ed Smith and myself are the same age, both graduating from high school in 1976.

Listening to him speak about girls soccer, I was again reminded that 2015 is a different world than the one we grew up in.

When Ed was a 440-yard (no meters yet) runner for the Hawk track team, high school sports for girls were just starting and soccer was nowhere to be found.

Actually, women’s soccer took root in the 1970s, but it would be another decade before it found its way into Illinois high schools.

With track and field being a well-established sport, it was easy for Ed to be a part of the team at Oregon. Forty years later, the girls had to fight and claw their way to have the same opportunity in soccer.

And, they scored a major victory when the school board voted to begin offering girls soccer in 2017.

Often decisions are based upon one’s resistance to change and maintaining the status quo. That would have been easy for the board to do.

Instead, their decision was non-prejudicial and a reflection of today’s sporting world we live in, not the one from 1976.

It’s tourney time this week at Polo (girls) and Forreston (boys). After having attended both over the years, I can

Popcorn and drinks will be provided, as well as some other Christmas treats.

For more information, call the library at 815-738-2742

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with bowling has been very positive. Coach Al Nordman provides some of the most intelligent quotes of any coach I cover. As a novice to the sport, he has enlightened me.

I also appreciate the young people that bowl and thankful that smaller schools like Oregon have started teams up. Though I may not write as much about Hawk bowling as football and basketball, it doesn’t mean I’m not a fan of it.

As far as “getting out of the 70s”, I agree there is validity to that statement, as evidenced by the discussion on girls soccer.

However, I’m not going to get completely out of it. The answer to the Mid Northern trivia question, Mt Morris played some of the area’s best basketball in that early 70s.

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Marcos grounded Cardinals 62-45

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After a disappointing loss in the first round of the Forreston Holiday Tournament, Polo rebounded with a 62-45 win over host Forreston Tuesday night.

“I was happy with the way we responded after the Christian Life loss,”

Polo coach Matt Messer said. “Tonight, we played with more energy and enthusiasm.”

The score wasn’t as close as indicated, as Peyton Glawe put a running clock in motion one minute into the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer to give the Marcos a 62-32 lead. Glawe popped in a 3-point basket to close out the third quarter and

Forreston’s Brandon Schneiderman secures a rebound Saturday evening during a game against Sterling Newman. Photo by Chris Johnson

sandwiched between those scores were an old-fashioned 3-point play by Brody Grobe.

“It was a team effort,” Messer said. “We got in a nice rotation with (Dylan) Beers and Grobe down low and the guards (Glawe and Tristin and Trevin Woodin) on top.”

Leading all scorers was Polo big man Wyatt Patterson, who was unstoppable under the basket with 20 points.

“It was a nice bounce back tonight and fun to be a part of,” Patterson said. “We’re still trying to get our team chemistry going. It’s been a tough adjustment with Brad (Cavanaugh).”

Cavanaugh is seeing an orthopedic doctor on Wednesday to determine his status on returning from a ruptured ligament in his ankle.

“We hope to find something out,” his father Curt Cavanaugh said. “Right now, all we can do is wait and see.”

The Marcos got some good news regarding Brooks Grobe’s undiagnosed illness.

All his tests came back negative.

“I’m still not feeling right, but look forward to getting back as soon as possible,” Grobe said.

Forreston played Polo tough in the first quarter, holding the Marcos to a 1411 lead. At the end of the first half, the Cardinals still only trailed 31-20.

It was Richie Bartnick igniting a huge third quarter for the Marcos, as they put the game away.

“If I had to pick one player who made the biggest impact, it was Richie,” Messer said. “He rebounded, took the ball to the rim and played good defense.”

Once Polo got rolling in the third quarter, Forreston had no answer.

“I’m disgusted tonight,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “We have no identity and are searching for leadership. When it starts going bad, someone needs to stop the bleeding.”

Forreston (2-3) is in the difficult position of replacing its entire line-up from last year’s state placer.

No one on this year’s squad saw much varsity action prior to this season.

“It still on me as a coach to have them ready to play,” Ross said. “In our previous four games, we played okay.

Tonight, I was disappointed.”

Sophomore Brandon Schneiderman led the Cardinals with 14 points and Austin Groshans added 10.

Oregon defeats Lady Marcos 44-35 The Polo Lady Marcos came out to play Monday night as they took on the Oregon Lady Hawks during the Polo Christmas Tournament.

Paige Peterson dribbled up the court and drained a three-

pointer on the first shot of the night to give Polo the early 3-0 lead.

Oregon came back with a pair of shots from the floor to give the Lady Hawks a 4-3 lead.

The two teams would trade

the lead until the start of the second quarter.

Polo had an 11-9 lead at the start of the quarter, but then Oregon started playing better.

The Lady Hawks went on a 12-0 run to start the second.

Oregon’s Anni Wilson and Polo’s Lani Bergstrom scramble for a loose ball during their game Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo’s Trevin Woodin is fouled by Forreston’s Austin Groshans Tuesday night during the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson

Forreston dealt a tough loss Dec. 9 The game between Forreston and Pecatonica last week should have been an easy win for the Lady Cardinals.

Forreston started strong Dec. 9 and had a 5-0 lead early in the first.

Pecatonica came back and score 6 unanswered points for the lead. Their play improved as the game went on.

The Lady Cardinals gave up a 17-2 run in the second and third quarter to allow Pecatonica to control the game.

Pecatonica had a 20-15 lead at the half and 33-23 lead after three.

Forreston fought back and

brought the game to within two points at 37-35 midway through the fourth before Pecatonica pulled away in the closing minutes for a 4337 victory.

Forreston committed numerous turnovers in their defensive end and just played poor during the contest.

The Lady Cardinals shooting went cold and the team missed several unguarded layups.

Following the game, head coach Tim Bukoski was visibly upset at the quality of play exhibited by his team.

“You will not like my words right now,” he said as he walked to the locker room to address the team.

Polo only took three shots in that span and had no points.

Oregon forced several turnovers to limit the offensive chances for the Lady Marcos.

At halftime Oregon had a commanding 26-15 lead. Oregon added to the scoreboard and had a 14 point lead after three.

Oregon picked up the win 44-35.

Oregon’s leading scorer was Bailey Montavon with 16 points, all two-pointers.

Anni Wilson added 10 points, including a threepointer, and Ally Bartling finished with 6 points.

Polo was led by Paige Peterson with 15 points and had three three-pointers.

Hailey Cisketti needed the night with 6 points.

In earlier tournament action Oregon defeated Prophetstown 48-37 Dec. 12.

The Lady Hawks were led

by Montavon with 13, Wilson with 11, and Bartling with 9.

Polo was defeated by Eastland 63-40 Dec. 12.

Polo was led by Cisketti with 11, Kenzie Dusing with 10 and Justine Gorzny with Forreston’s Kaitlin Korf puts up a shot Dec. 9 against Pecatonica. Photo by Chris Johnson 10.

Wrestlers performed well at Riverdale Tournament

By Randy Holland The Polo Marcos sent five wrestlers to the Riverdale Invitational Tournament, four made it to the championship mat, and all five placed as the Marcos took fifth place in the tournament. Noah Paul at 106, Jesse Ditzler at 152, and Ethan Cain at 195 took championships. Juan Dominguez finished second at 220 and Andy Rucker was fifth at 182.

Burlington, Iowa took the team title with 167 points and had two champions, three second places, and nine total medalists. With 153 points, Erie-Prophetstown was second, crowning three champs and also taking nine medals.

Sherrard had ten medalists in a third place effort at 151 points, and Rock Falls was fourth with one champion and three runners-up, scoring

131 points. Polo had 115 points. Oregon finished in sixth place with 101 points.

Top seed Noah Paul had a first round bye. In the semifinal, he lost the first takedown but came back with reversal, a turk and a high half for three points at the buzzer. He scored quick takedown in the second and got two more backpoints before they traded reversals.

On a restart, Paul worked a tilt into a headlock and then to the Saturday night at 3:13 to advance to the championship. It did not take him long there. After a couple of delays for blood, he hit a hip toss to the back and held the headlock for 20 seconds, getting the pin at 0:50 for the title.

Also a top seed with a bye, Ditzler picked up a first period penalty point and fought off a couple of hard shots before countering for a

takedown in the first period of the quarterfinal.

He cranked it up in the second with a reverse, a double chicken wing for four points and a butcher for two at the buzzer. He started the third with another double wing and caught it again for a fall at 5:05..

Ditzler moved into the finals with a pin at 1:08.

He stated with a high crotch takedown and worked it into a double chicken for the fall.

In the title match against Robbie Elder of Rock Falls, he lost the first takedown, then escaped.

He lost an escape to start the second, but tied the score at three with a takedown with 15 seconds left in the period.

He got let up to start the third, lost stalling point, then jumped on Elder when Elder whiffed on a shot and he rode out to take the 6-4 win.

First seeded Ethan Cain

opened with a bye then advanced with a quick heel pick and a turn with the half nelson in 17 seconds. It took him 49 seconds in the semifinal to find a hold and advance to the championship.

In the title match against Francisco Arellano, Cain went to the outside single for a first period takedown and scored an escape and takedown in his only trip to the second period the tournament. In the third, Arellano worked off the head for a takedown and let Cain up, but they could not score the rest of the way, Cain taking the title with a 6-2 win.

Juan Dominguez worked off the head for three takedowns and spent the third on his feet in a 7-1 preliminary round win..

Scoreless after the first in the quarterfinal, he stepped away and hit a double leg

takedown with three seconds left in the second.

He lost an early escape in the third and held on for a 3-1 win. In the semifinal, Dominguez had a first period takedown, lost an escape in the second, then scored another takedown and found a wing and a half to pin at 2:52.

In the championship against Anthony Marchetti of Oregon, it was a battle. They were scoreless through the first, both with solid shots and Marchetti rolled out in the second to take a 1-0 lead.

Dominguez tied it with a sit out midway through the third and it went to OT. Dominguez shot a high crotch and Marchetti countered for the winning takedown 25 seconds into the extra period, Andy Rucker got roughed up in his first match against eventual champion Niles

Ager of Rock Falls. Down two to one after the first, he was tilted three times in the second, and then taken down and stacked for three more points to complete a 17-2 technical fall loss at 3:40.

From there, Rucker pinned his way to the fifth place medal. In the first wrestleback match he went from the high crotch to a half nelson in 48 seconds, and used the half again in the semifinal for a pin in 51 seconds.

In the fifth place match Rucker scored on an outside single and ran a wing for three points, losing a reverse from there for a 5-2 first period lead.

An escape by Rucker was the only score in the second period. He was caught in a turk in the third, losing two points, but reversed and found a half nelson to take the medal with a pin at 3:55.

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Hofer’s steady hand guides Polo to big season

By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media Andrew Hofer has a very typical-looking classroom at Polo High School, with rows of desks, a blackboard in the front, and various charts and posters hanging on the walls.

On Hofer’s desk, however, are two items that point to his status as the Marcos’ head football coach.

There is a sheet of paper with various X’s and O’s and arrows pointing every which way. It’s a diagram of a defensive alignment used

by Michigan State this past season, and Hofer wanted to see if something being done by the Spartans could be incorporated into his playbook.

Next to that is a biography of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, a book which Hofer checked out of the library, but hasn’t quite completed yet.

“From what I’ve read so far,” he said with a slight grin, “I am nothing like Nick Saban.”

Actually, Hofer does share at least one trait with the Crimson Tide’s coach – winning. Saban has Alabama in the hunt for a national championship most seasons, including the current one, and Hofer looks to have the Marcos pointed in the right direction as well. They went 11-1 and reached the quarterfinals of the Class 1A playoffs, the deepest penetration of any team in the Sauk Valley this past season.

“If a coach isn’t passionate for the game that they’re coaching in, I’m not sure why anyone would do it,” Hofer said. “That’s just always been my take on it, not only in coaching, but also in my teaching career. I’m always wanting to better myself and to further my education.

“In the offseason, I try to study successful coaches, and try to look at different schemes and cultures within football that might be beneficial to us and our program in the future.”

Hofer, 30, came to Polo 5

years ago with a rich football background. He played at Sherrard High School for head coach Pat Elder and assistant coach John Elder, members of one of Illinois’ preeminent prep football families, and was also an assistant for 3 seasons at Deer Creek-Mackinaw under long-time coach Joe Linboom.

The last game Hofer coached at Deer CreekMacknaw was in the fall of 2010, a 46-12 loss to Newman in the Class 2A semifinals.

“I’ve been able to use the experience under those guys, and use them in a positive way to help me in my career,” Hofer said.

Hofer’s first head coaching job came the next season, at Polo, and it was an eye-opening experience. He took over a program that had been solid, with 19 playoff appearances in school history, but was rarely able to do much damage in the postseason.

Making Hofer’s task even tougher was the fact he came on board in the first of a 2-year run in the NUIC Northwest, a much more rugged path than in the Upstate side of the NUIC. Polo went 1-8 in 2011, then 3-6 in 2012, resulting in some grumbling in the community.

Hofer simply stayed the course, however, and soon the results followed. The Marcos, with some talented but raw underclassmen in the lineup, went 4-5 in 2013, then had a breakthrough in 2014 by posting an 8-3 mark, and made a run to the second round of the 1A playoffs.

That squad was junior dominated, and they bought what Hofer was selling.

Included in that group was Ethan Cain, one of the sophomore call-ups in 2013.

“The first season I played varsity, we didn’t have a winning season, and it was kind of like, ‘Ah, does he know what he’s doing?’”

Cain said. “Then the next year he helped us win the conference title. This year

we were like, ‘All right, he knows his stuff. Let’s trust him.’”

There were two main building blocks for Hofer.

First, he surrounded himself with a coaching staff that he trusts completely.

That included offensive coordinator Hank Grobe and special teams coordinator Cliff Bardell at the varsity level, and Jeff Bumsted, Matt Scholl and R.J. Gabaldon at the fresh-soph level.

The second building block was securing a yearround commitment from the athletes. In the summer, Hofer oversaw weightlifting sessions from 6 to 8 a.m., and again from 9 to 11 a.m., 4 days a week. In-season, that dropped to 3 days a week, but players are still going at it.

“You’re not going to see any successful football program in this state where the kids aren’t committed to the offseason lifting program,” Hofer said. “In my 5 years since I’ve been here, we’ve more than doubled our participation, which I think you’ve been able to see those results on the field.

It’s a constant battle. Kids don’t always want to put in the work, but we keep on ‘em, and they’ve responded nicely.”

Juan Dominguez, another 3-year varsity player for the Marcos, was one of the lifting regulars.

“He always put that on us,” Dominguez said. “We needed to get in the weight room to reach that next level.”

In 2014, the season ended with a 49-12 demolition at the hands of Stark County, a loss that while hard to take, set the wheels in motion for what became a memorable 2015 campaign. A core group of seniors came back bigger, stronger and faster for the season, and laid waste to just about anything in its path.

“When you get a combination of the experience and hard work, a lot of times things work out really well for you,” Hofer

hospital. Still, concerns were felt throughout the entire gymnasium about his medical conditions.

“We’re not sure what it is,” Polo athletic director Ted Alston said. “As a parent, this has to be a scary time. We’re all praying for him. This community loves Brooks.”

Brooks woke up Sunday Dec. 6 with a headache and double vision and wasn’t feeling right.

“I went to a hospital in Peoria and they ran tests,” said Brooks. “They found a lesion and cyst on my brain.

The tests were sent to the Mayo clinic. I’m staying positive. Hopefully, it’s

nothing.”

Support for Brooks continue to pour in from all over Polo and beyond and the win by teammates over South Beloit certainly helped.

“This is why we live in a small town,” said his father Hank. “I can’t say enough how supportive people are.”

Early in the contest, Polo (6-1, 2-1) struggled, trailing throughout the first quarter.

A senior spark came in the second quarter as Wyatt Patterson, Tristin Woodin and Peyton Glawe hit 3-point baskets.

“With Brad out, that’s kind of our M.O. right now,” Polo coach Matt Messer said.

Filling in for Cavanaugh was sophomore Trevin Woodin and he brought a different dimension to Polo’s game at the start of the second half. He had two straight drives to the basket for scores, including converting a free throw for a 3-point play to make it 36-31 in favor of the Marcos.

“We need to be stronger with fundamentals,” SB coach Matt Stucky said.

“They made us pay for our errors.”

After a 3-pointer by Adam Pilz of South Beloit, Woodin responded with a short-range jumper to maintain a 40-34 lead.

“Credit to Trevin to stepping into Brad’s shows the way he did,” Messer said.

Andrew Hofer

said. “Add that to the fact we were blessed with an abundance of talent this year, especially at our athletic positions, and we certainly took advantage of that this year.”

Through 11 games, Polo outscored its opponents 57741, with the majority of the games being mercy-rule affairs. Unfortunately for the Marcos, that all ended in the 1A quarterfinals, with a 35-17 setback against Stark Polo head coach Andrew Hofer talks to his team after County. The Rebels would they lost to Stark County. Photo by Chris Johnson go on to finish second at softball games part of his again.” state, losing to Arcola in the routine. He has also become Backing Hofer in his finals. a bit of a workout warrior, pursuit of football success Polo has lost to Stark which has helped him shed is Polo Athletic Director Ted County in the playoffs three some 60 pounds since his Alston, the varsity coach at times in the past 7 years, and college days. At Sherrard, he the school for 11 seasons Hofer takes a lesson from was a 235-pound offensive (2000-10) before Hofer those defeats. lineman, and described arrived. Alston is keenly “I think our kids have himself as “pudgy.” aware of what it takes to seen what it takes to get to Now, he eats much better, win at the varsity level, and where we want to be,” Hofer works off what he eats, and is excited Hofer is the man said. “Even though Stark tips the scales at around guiding the Marcos.

County didn’t win a state 190 pounds. Before football “We’re on the same page championship, they’re a games, he goes on a 3- or pretty much all of time with great program. They’ve been 4-mile run, to work off some what needs to be done to to the playoffs countless nervous energy and get his make the program better,” years in a row, and that’s the mind right for that night’s Alston said. “Andrew is team that we want to be – the game. very easy to work with, and team that’s in the playoffs “It’s something that’s I couldn’t be happier having year-in and year-out, and become another passion of him be our football coach.” not only in the playoffs, but mine,” Hofer said. “If I’m Hofer file a team that’s competing for going to ask the kids to live a High School: Sherrard, a state championship. We’ve healthy lifestyle, I should be 2004 made some great strides, but willing to do the same.”

College: Olivet Nazarene there’s still some work to Hofer is already looking (2008) do.” ahead to next season, when Family: Wife, Kady; Outside of football, Hofer the current juniors will fill children, Micah and makes time to spend with the shoes of the departing Savannah (twins), 2 family. He and his wife, seniors, and a 9-0 fresh-soph FYI: English teacher and Kady, have been married squad looks to find their varsity football coach at for 6 years, and they have niche on the varsity.

Polo for the past 5 years. …

2-year-old twins, Micah and “This was a great season for Has overall record of 27-23 Savannah. the players, the coaches, the at school, including 11-1 in Hofer also describes school and the community,” 2015. … Won NUIC Upstate himself as a “sports junkie,” Hofer said, “and we want to for second consecutive year. with pickup basketball, do everything we can to put … Advanced to quarterfinals flag football and intramural ourselves in that position of Class 1A playoffs

Marcos pull out a 66-55 win over South Beloit

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Without injured Brad Cavanaugh in the line-up, it’s been a challenge for the Polo basketball team. The stateranked Marcos were dealt another blow this week with Brooks Grobe also going on injured reserve.

Even with those two returning starters on the bench in street clothes, Polo broke open a tied halftime game and beat South Beloit 66-55 Dec. 9.

For Grobe, it was a relief to be sitting in a high school gym instead of the

Polo’s Richie Bartnick puts up a jump shot while being fouled by South Beloit’s Ben Strasser.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 – Freshman Boys Basketball at Eastland – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 25 –

Forreston Activities

Dec. 21 - 26 No School - Christmas Break Wednesday, Dec. 23 no activities listed.

HS Boy’s basketball Saturday, Dec. 26 varsity (A) Plano Holiday Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament Tourney at Eastland - TBA Saturday, Dec. 26 HS Boy’s basketball

Polo Activities Activities for Dec. 21 – 26 No School – Christmas Break Monday, Dec. 21 No activities listed

“We wanted to get to the rim and run pick-and-roll with Wyatt, but Trevin found the open lane.”

The Sobos (0-7) continued to play Polo tough, but were guard Matt Near was zinged with a technical for using a profanity and three free throws later, Polo was up 4539.

In the fourth quarter, it was a team effort from the 6-man rotation Polo employed in stretching out the lead.

Richie Bartnick made it 5143 off a Tristin Woodin steal and then off another Woodin steal, Patterson made an NBA-style bank shot.

“Thankfully, we have some depth,” Messer said.

“We’re doing an okay job, but we don’t quite have the offensive power with Brad and Brooks out.”

One matter that troubled Messer Wednesday and Polo’s Brody Grobe secures the ball while being guarded by throughout the season is South Beloit’s Eddie Quince Dec. 9. Photo by Chris Johnson Polo’s inability to close a but free throws by Glawe and against because they play so well together,” Stucky said. team out. On Saturday, the Patterson ended the threat.

“I was pleased with out When Cavanaugh and Marcos had a double-digit lead against Dakota, only to second half execution,” Grobe make it back to the be out-scored by 20 points in Messer said. “But, our court, Polo will be even more defense was porous and slow. fun to watch. Cavanaugh the final quarter.

“We let that happen in We gave up driving lanes and hurt his ankle against Warren in the football playoffs. every game. We’ve got to didn’t recover.”

The Woodin brothers both “Then, against Stark learn to bury teams when it popped,” we get up on them,” Messer had 14 points and Patterson County, 17. Glawe and Bartnick Cavanaugh said. “I just said.

South Beloit, with only added 12 and 7 for a balanced had an MRI and we’ll find out more after we get the one senior, pulled to within attack.

“They’re a fun team to play results.” eight points late in the game,

varsity (A) Plano Holiday Tournament Dec. 29 - Jan. 2 No School - Christmas Break Monday, Dec. 28 HS Boy’s basketball varsity (A) Plano Holiday Tournament

Tuesday, Dec. 29 HS Boy’s basketball varsity (A) Plano Holiday Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 30 HS Boy’s basketball varsity (A) Plano Holiday Tournament

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Recycle your electronic devices Friday, Dec. 18

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department

Due to Christmas falling on the last Friday of the month, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will conduct the monthly electronics recycling event on Friday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp at the Ogle County Annex Building at 909 Pines Rd., Oregon.

The annex is located one block west of Ill. 2 on Pines Road at the attached garage on the south side of the building.

Items accepted at this

event include televisions flatscreen, tube, projection, and console, computer hardware, monitors, routers, printers, copiers, scanners, FAX machines, shredders, laptops, cell phones, tablets, speakers, DVD/VCR’s, stereo equipment, radios, phone systems, answering machines, gaming systems, microwaves, extension cords, wire, Christmas lights, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and ink cartridges.

Each vehicle is allowed a limit of two tube-type TV’s or monitors per vehicle.

Items not accepted include appliances (white goods), coffee makers, fryers, bread makers, alkaline batteries,

vacuum cleaners, yard and power tools, dehumidifiers, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.

For a complete list of accepted items, visit www. oglecounty.org. Remove your electronics from packaging.

Cardboard, plastic wrap, and Styrofoam will not be accepted with electronics.

This event is for residential electronics generated in Ogle County.

Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission slated for Dec. 17 has been canceled.

The next meeting of the Regional Planning

Commission is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at the old Ogle County Courthouse, Room #100, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting

of the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled. The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.

For more information on recycling electronics from businesses, or from anyone living outside of Ogle County, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit the website listed above.

Planning, zoning meetings cancelled

Holiday tea held at RRC

The Oregon Park District’s Annual Mother/ Daughter Holiday Tea was held Sunday, Dec. 6.

This year’s tea was held at the Rock River Center. Little girls, moms and grandmas were surrounded with casual elegance with linens on the table, beautiful centerpieces, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Holiday treats and dainty tea sandwiches were made

by Marcia Heuer and the Rock River Center staff.

Throughout the tea, Mary Ley of Aireloom Music, Mt. Morris, played her harp. The children loved the special opportunity they were given to strum a few beautiful chords and have a special picture taken “playing” the harp.

The Oregon Park District Madeline Rogers tries her hand at the harp during the holds this event every Oregon Park District’s Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea on holiday season at a different Dec. 6. Photo supplied location.

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

Dec. 9 Gary May, 46, Kentucky, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

David Knight, 36, Channahan, burglary/retail theft, failed to appear: $25,000 warrant issued (10 percent).

Candice Hendrickson, 37, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/aggravated battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Michael Tracey, 59, Rochelle, domestic battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 13.

Cecilia McGuire, 38, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 13.

Christopher Martin, 27, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, status March 9.

Dec. 10 Justin Dueringer, 28, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, a Class 4 felony, and driving while license suspended, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Associate

Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to three years imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections (count 1), and credit for 360 days time served in the Ogle County Jail (count 2).

Michael Allen, 20, Polo, burglary, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

David Kmiec, 34, Rochelle, unlawful restraint/ interference with reporting of domestic violence/ domestic battery, status Dec. 18.

Michael Koch, 52, Davis Junction, aggravated

criminal sexual abuse, status Jan. 28.

Dec. 11 Aaron Bass, 30, Forreston, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 12 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments, or treatment as directed by probation.

He must pay a $30 fine, $300 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $10 domestic battery fine, $25 to

Hope contribution, and $75 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Two counts of aggravated battery and one count of domestic battery were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Albert Cyrier, 39, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 150 days imprisonment and 18 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing as directed. He must satisfactorily complete

psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed by probation.

He must pay a $450 probation fee, $100 probation fee, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of resisting a peace office was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Ryan Rosenbalm, 25, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance (four counts), status Jan. 22.

Michael Geralds, 31, Rochelle, aggravated battery (four counts)/domestic battery (two counts), status Jan. 6.

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

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

Dec. 7 Barbara A. Rossi by Power of Attorney, warranty deed to Maria Y. Garcia, 615 Dennis St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $107,000.

Larry H. Blumeyer, trustee, and Annette E. Blumeyer, quit claim deed to Cooley Cemetery Assn., property on Grist Mill Rd., Pine Rock Township, no address given.

Christiana Trust, trustee, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, trustee, and Stanch Mortgage Loan, trust, warranty deed to Chad D. Holaday and Lisa D. Fernandez, 4404 E. Walden Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $121,000.

Gayle Doolan, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, Corp., 118 Nancy St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Dec. 8 Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., by attorney fact and Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset TR20111 by attorney fact, warranty deed to Adam Hazzard and Rebecca Hazzard, 504 Illinois St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $38,101.

Kim A. Burkhart, warranty deed to KAB Enterprises, LLC, 8778 N. Pecatonica Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township.

Barbara J. Stockton, warranty deed to Lori Noggle, 5233 S. Wendell Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $126,000.

Douglas R. Jennings and Patti J. Jennings, warranty deed to Isaiah Ochoa and Maria Ochoa, 11971 W. East Road and East Road, Forreston, Maryland and Forreston Townships, $325,000.

James J. Carson and Michelle Carson, warranty deed to Jacob E. Messer and Amanda A. Messer, 5351 S. Mill Pond Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $177,000.

Dec. 9 Dennis R. Noegel, quit claim deed to Jacquline M. Moen and Jacquline M. Noegel, 207 S. First St., Holcomb, White Rock Township.

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George Monaco and Marie Monaco, warranty deed to Paul Harrison, 406 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $40,000.

deed to Judith A. Ramos, 432 Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $73,000.

Akif Ajvazi and Esma Ajvazi, warranty deed to Martin A. Ramos, 312 E. Hitt Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $41,000.

Glenn O. Mueller, deceased by heirs, quit claim deed to Rita R. Mueller, property in Rockvale Township, no address given.

Rita R. Mueller, warranty deed to Kevin A. Most and Amber K. Most, 362 W. Margaret Fuller Rd., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $115,000.

Jeffery D. Engel, warranty deed to Michael S. Penn and Nancy L. Penn, 204 W. Fifth St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $25,000.

Salaemdin Izeirouski, warranty deed to Wiggale, LLC, 404 W. Washington

St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $70,000.

Fredrick B. Kenney, warranty deed to Seth J. Grennan, Meggan A. Dickson-Grennan, and Meggan A. Dickson Grennan, 730 W. Chinquapin Dr., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $185,000.

Robert Furman and Pamela Furman, quit claim deed to Robert Furman, property in Taylor Township, no address given.

Mark W. Nicklaus and Laura E. King, quit claim deed to Mark W. Nicklaus and Laura E. Nicklaus, property in Monroe Township, no address given.

Dec. 10 Federal Home Loan Mortgage, Corp., warranty deed to Laura L. Miller and Mark D. Miller, 415 Hill St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $10,000.

Dennis E. Herbig and Michelle I. Herbig, warranty deed to Delbert D. Smith, 3337 E. Tower Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $203,000.

Bette J. Angell, warranty deed to Danny Carter, 11871 Leaf River Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $25,000.

Theodore J. Condit, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Joshua N. Weaver, 31 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $92,000.

Margaret Weegens, quit claim deed to David Weegens, property on West East Rd., no address given, Forreston, Maryland Township, $575,000.

David Weegens, quit claim deed to Margaret Weegens, 11747 W. East Rd., Forreston, Maryland Township, $575,000.

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following activity for Dec. 7 through Dec. 13.

Dec. 7 Liam R. Bates, 20, Byron, was issued a citation at 4:15 a.m. for speeding - 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. Daysville Road.

Melissa K. Dotson, 45, Rockford, was issued a citation at 11:50 p.m. for speeding - 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Dec. 8 Amy K. Reul, 46, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:45 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Fourth Street.

Dec. 11 Matthew S. Wissing, 19, Oregon, was issued a citation at 11:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of Monroe Street.

Matthew D. Stevens, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 8:12 p.m. on an outstanding

Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Stevens was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Matthew L. Lance, 45, Dixon, was arrested at 8:16 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Lance was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and fail to yield one full lane or reduce speed upon approaching emergency vehicle. These violations occurred in the 800 block of E. Washington Street.

Cody M. Olson, 22, Rockford, was issued a citation at 12:30 a.m. for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street.

Franklin Grove, was issued citations at 12:10 a.m. for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of E. Washington Street.

At 12:45 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of S. Second Street resulting in the arrest of Linda K. Warrner, 54, Oregon for disorderly conduct. Warrner was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Two parking tickets and three verbal/written warnings were issued from Dec. 7-13.

Dec. 13 Max C. Meacham, 23,

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

General calls for service through dispatch Checking a Subject/ Vehicle......................... 3 Citizen Complaints...... 4 Juvenile Complaints .... 1 Animal Complaints ..... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem .............. 6 Disturbance / Domestic ..................... 4 Assist EMS/Other Department.................. 3 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window.......... 1 Vehicle/Building Lockout ....................... 1 911 Hang-up/ Open Line.................... 2 Traffic Stops.............. 18

Obituaries Frances L. Murray Frances Louise Broyles Murray, 88, Mt. Morris, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2015 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon.

She was born on Jan. 19, 1927 near Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee, the daughter of Hosea and Mamie Broyles.

Fran received her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Middle Tennessee State College in 1948.

She married John William (Bill) Murray on Nov. 17, 1951 in Quincy.

Frances loved nothing more than to be with her family, and she filled their lives with love and good cooking.

She was also a talented seamstress and enjoyed spending hours making gifts for family and friends.

Frances and Bill enjoyed traveling and visiting relatives.

She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris.

She is survived by her children, Jon (Diane) Murray, Mt. Morris, Mark (Julie) Murray, Winnebago, and Susan Murray Heeg, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Hanni (Steve) Guinn, Will Murray, Anna Murray, Ben Murray, Luciann and Emilia Heeg; great-granddaughters, Eleanor and Miriam Guinn; brother, Hal (Charlotte)

Clara M. Brown Clara M. Brown, 96, Polo, died on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Clara was born July 2, 1919 in Hopkins Township, Whiteside County, the daughter of William and Anna (Hayen) Schwitters.

She married Carl V. Wiemken in Nov. 27, 1936 in Hopkins Township. He died in 1981.

Clara then met Nevin Brown and they married in 1984. He died in 2002.

She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife.

Clara enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family making large meals for all to come.

She was the oldest member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, a member of the

Polo Area Senior Center, and volunteered at Second Hand Rose in Polo.

Survivors include daughters Delores (Bob) Massey, Oregon; sons, Marvin (Sandy) Wiemken, Winslow, and Paul (Beverly) Wiemken, Polo; 11 grandchildren; numerous

Arnold H. Collman

Arnold H. “Arnie” Collman, 88, German Valley, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at Presence Saint Joseph Center, Freeport, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Oct. 24, 1927 in German Valley, the son of William A. and Marie A. (Buttel) Collman.

He attended Pleasant Prairie Academy and then worked at German Valley Farmer’s Grain.

Arnie married Ruby Timmer on June 12, 1949, at Forreston United Methodist Church.

Together, they farmed, first in Freeport and then in German Valley, right up to combining beans this fall.

He was an active member of Silver Creek Reformed Church, having served as deacon and elder.

Arnie was a Golden Eagles 4-H leader for several years and served on the German Valley Fire Protection District for 30 years.

He also was a member of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Stephenson County Livestock Feeder’s

Association.

With his son, Duane, Arnie sold seed for 32 years for DeKalb & Asgrow Monsanto Seed Company.

In addition, Arnie drove truck for Ray Satness and Boyer Trucking.

He dearly loved attending his grandsons and greatgrandchildren’s events and enjoyed playing euchre with friends.

Arnie is lovingly survived by his wife, Ruby; son, Duane Collman, German Valley; daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Alderks, Chana; grandsons, David (Jamie) Alderks, Mahomet, and Alan (Heather)

Broyles; nephews, Rick (Pam) Murray, Bruce (Geri) Murray; nieces, Anne (Dan) Stenoien and Jean Murray.

In addition, she opened her heart to exchange students, “son,” Victor from Bolivia; and “grandchildren,” Trang and Ha Anh from Vietnam, Tom from Taiwan, and Evgeny from Ukraine.

She was predeceased by husband, Bill Murray; brother, Horace Broyles; sister, Evelyn Murray; and brother-in-law, Richard Murray.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave., Mt. Morris, preceded by a time for visiting the family from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Cremation rites were accorded. Private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church. great and great-greatgrandchildren; and sister-inlaw, Lois Schwitters She was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Adrienne Prince, a sister and four brothers.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Polo, with services immediately following at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling.

Memorials may be directed to St. Marks Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division, Polo, or Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 Ill. 2, Oregon.

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Alderks, Monroe Center; greatgrandchildren, Carter and Brooke Alderks, Mahomet, and Ayden and Jaxon Alderks, Monroe Center; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Willis Collman; sister-in-law, Norma Collman; nephew, Steve Collman; and great-nephew, Mitchell Collman.

Services will be on Friday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley, with visitation from 10 a.m., until service time; the Rev. Grant Mulder will officiate.

Burial will be at Silver Creek Cemetery, German Valley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements were completed by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago.

A memorial will be established. To sign the guest book, give your condolences or light a candle, visit www. genandtfuneralhome.com.

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Rogene E. Taylor Rogene E. (Mongan) Taylor, 81, Mt. Morris, died on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris.

Rogene was born on Jan. 6, 1934 in Dixon, the daughter of Eugene and Esther (McCullough) Mongan.

She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1951.

Rogene married Amos H. Taylor Jr. on June 2, 1951 in Oregon.

Rogene was the first female mail carrier in Ogle County, and she was best known for driving bus for the Mt. Morris School District.

She was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church, was an avid quilter and she loved her ladies in the quilt group; but most of all she loved her dog and her family.

Rogene is survived by her husband, Amos Taylor, Mt. Morris; children, Kathi (Charles) Medlar, Mt. Morris, Richard (Cathy) Taylor, Davis, Timothy (Beverly) Taylor, The

Woodlands, Houston, Texas, Patricia (William) Nordman, Oregon; grandchildren, Staci (Steven) Schrader, Shannon, Pamela (David) Watry, Forreston, Michal Medlar, Byron, Shaun and Stephanie Taylor, The Woodland, Houston, Texas, Megan (Rodrigo) Flores, Durand, Amanda Taylor, Rockford, Zachary Taylor, Davis, Allison Taylor, Davis, Ashley Nordman, Oregon, Brad Nordman, Oregon, Brandon and Josh Watry, Plano, Taylor Schrader, Shannon, and Ashley Schrader, New Mexico; great-grandchildren,

John Book, Shannon, Adam Watry, Forreston, Ashley (Brock) Deen-Sanders, Forreston, Abbey Taylor and Jacob Taylor, Houston, Texas, Ethan Flores, Alex Flores, Evan Flores, and Ariana Flores, Durand, and Brianna Taylor, Rockford; great-great-grandchild, GiGi Schrader, New Mexico; brothers, Rich (Connie) Mongan, Mt. Morris, Steve (Cindy) Mongan, Mt. Morris; sisters, Elvira Powell, Belvidere, Karen Martinez, Oregon, Cindy Wilson, Rockford; sisters-inlaws, Lee Mongan, Oregon, and Marcia Mongan, Mt. Morris.

Rogene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William, Darell, and James Mongan; and sister, Mary Kay Mongan.

Services were held on Dec. 12 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Dwight Stewart officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Lighthouse Cemetery.

Memorials will be determined.

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Whiteside Area Career Center named to Elite 50 Whiteside Area Career Center has been named to the 2016 Elite 50, an annual selection of the top 50 secondary school hospitality programs in the nation.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke.

Lyon posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Also arrested was Nicholas D. Perez, 21, Forreston, for the unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver.

Perez and Fuchs were then transported to the Ogle County Jail. Fuchs was released on bond and will appear in court at a later date.

Perez was held pending a bond hearing.

career in hospitality”; and informational materials such as videos or brochures about the school’s program.

Further consideration was given to schools that operate a restaurant or catering service as part of their culinary and hospitality training.

The National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University oversees the selection process for the

Elite 50 list.

The National Center for Hospitality Studies is known as one of the finest postsecondary hospitality training institutions in the nation and offers programs in culinary arts; baking and pastry arts; hotel and restaurant management; event management and tourism; and hospitality management.

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from the National Center for Hospitality Studies pursue successful careers in virtually every corner of the globe and every aspect of the hospitality industry.

Sullivan University has campuses in both Louisville and Lexington, KY.

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Schabacker posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and was released.

Schabacker is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 6.

released after posting bond.

For additional information about the 2016 Elite 50 list, please visit sullivan.edu/ elite50.

Sheriff Arrests Dec. 8 Jodi Schauff, 40, Polo, was arrested at 8:28 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 11000 block of West Henry Road.

Schauff was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Schauff also received a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Karen L. Dowthard, 47, Rockford, was arrested at 11 p.m. for driving while license suspended and obstruction a peace officer following a traffic stop in the 4,000 block of N. Ill. 2 for speeding.

Dowthard was also issued multiple citations for traffic violations.

Dowthard was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she is being held in lieu of bond.

Katrina Cartwright, 21 of Fort Polk, Louisiana, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Cartwright posted $1,751 as a full cash for bond and has no further court appearance required.

Debra M. Lyon, 45, Rochelle, was arrested on

Dec. 10 At approximately 6:47 p.m., deputies were dispatched about domestic problem which occurred a short time earlier in a vehicle on Ill. 64 between Oregon and Chana Roads.

After an investigation, Andolino Mendez, 21, Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery. Mendez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jamonta Wilson, 18, Rochelle, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on Ill. 38 for speeding.

Wilson was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Dec. 11 Edward Jacoby, 34, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for the unlawful use of a Black Jack knife.

Jacoby’s bond was set at $4,000 pending a court appearance.

Caleb Coppernoll, 25, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Coppernoll posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8.

At 11:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Walnut and Logan streets in Forreston, on a 1993 Gray Toyota for a faulty rear registration light.

After a short investigation, Cody M. Fuchs, 21, Orangeville, was arrested for the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also cited for not having a rear registration light.

Carol Hendrix Jr, 21, South Beloit, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. for unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 11000 block of W. Ill. 72.

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

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21, 2015), $120.

Jammie R. Kling, 20, Davis Junction, improper traffic lane usage, Dec. 8, 2015 (Oct. 12, 2015), $120.

Jessica E. Vaultonburg, 27, Polo, transportation/ carry alcohol, liquor/driver, Dec. 9, 2015 (Oct. 30, 2015), $120.

Sean R. Pearson, 18, Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 9, 2015

(Nov. 1, 2015), $120.

Scott T. Morrison, 44, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; expired registration, $257, Dec. 9, 2015 (Nov. 2, 2015).

Marrisa C. Montero, 24, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 10, 2015 (Nov. 9, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Melody L. Schulz, 51, Byron, driving 15-20 mph

Okar, assisted with the arrest.

Dec. 12 Jade M. Port, 22, Sterling, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. for driving while license suspended and no insurance following a traffic stop at Kishwaukee Road and Ill. 72.

Port was taken to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Raul Hernandez, 49, Rochelle, was arrested at 2:55 a.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Ill. 251 and Flagg Road.

Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was also cited for speeding.

At approximately 1:18 p.m., deputies stopped a red Mercury Tracer in the 2,000 block of N. Freeport Road, in Ogle County, for speeding.

The driver, Patrick R. Legel, 41, Freeport, was arrested for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding Stephenson County warrant for failure to appear.

Legel was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was given a January court date.

Cory Schabacker, 39, Byron, was arrested on an

Douglas Weems, 31, Polo, was arrested at 5:27 p.m. for driving while license suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 14,000 block of W. Milledgeville Road. Weems was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Brittany N. Grubbs, 21, Sycamore, was arrested at 8:05 p.m. for possession of hypodermic needles after a traffic stop at Ill. 64 and Woodlawn Road.

Grubbs also had an outstanding DeKalb County warrant for the same offense.

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

Dec. 13 At 1:30 a.m., deputies received a juvenile complaint in the 7,000 block of N. River Road.

Following an investigation, Justin Trunko, 18, Rockford, was arrested for possession of cannabis - less than 2.5 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was processed at the Ogle County Jail and

Dec. 14 Pleh Reh, 21, Rockford, was arrested at 2:28 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of N. Ill. 251. Reh was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Russell L. Davis, 44, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 28.

Cody L. Huff, 23, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Huff posted $390.95 as a full cash bond and a return court date is not needed.

Robert W. Odel, 52, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 25.

Darrell D. Reed, 27, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Reed posted $239 as a full cash bond and was released.

No further court date is needed.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Shane A. Gordan, 21, Lindenwood, disregarding

over the speed limit, Dec. 7, 2015 (Nov. 13, 2015), $120.

Michael C. Medlar, 34, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 8, 2015 (Nov. 9, 2015), $120.

Jennifer M. Freeman, 39, Davis Junction, head/tail/ sidelight, Dec. 7, 2015 (Nov. 17, 2015), $120.

Spencer H. Horn, 20, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 10, 2015 (Nov. 19,

2015), dismissed per state motion.

Trevor C. Watson, 19, Byron, expired registration, Dec. 11, 2015 (Nov. 16, 2015), $120.

George E. Muranko, 76, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 7, 2015 (Nov. 20, 2015), $180.

Charles A. Hitchcock, 60, Oregon, failure to yield/ private road or drive, Dec. 11, 2015 (Nov. 18, 2015),

$120.

Mason J. Hayenga, II, 27, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 8, 2015 (Nov. 22, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Christina A. Sitze, 37, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 7, 2015 (Dec. 3, 2015), $140.

Jared M. Ashley, 41, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 8, 2015 (Dec. 3, 2015), $175.

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IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 815-625-7043 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DENA K. SNEEK, Deceased NO. 15-P-80 CLAIMS NOTICE AND NOTICE TO HERIS Notice is given of the death of DENA K. SNEEK of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on November 6, 2015 to ROGER A. SNEEK SR., 17400 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078.

Notice is given to unknown heirs at law of DENA K. SNEEK, whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition to probate the Will filed in this proceeding, that an Order was entered by the Court on November 6, 2015 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/-21). You also have the right under Section 5/8-1 (755 ILCS 5/6-21) of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/21-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Oregon IL, 61061, or with the executor, or both on or before June 6, 2016, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the estate attorney within 10 days after being filed.

Clerk of Circuit Court Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE E. HELFRICH, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 83 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of George E. Helfrich. Letters of Office were issued on November 19, 2015, to Rick Helfrich, 501 E. Washington Street, LeRoy, IL 61752, as independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Andrew Bollman, Keller & Bollman, Attorneys at Law, 119 West First Street, P.O. Box 1171, Dixon, IL 61021.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 16, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred unless otherwise permitted by law. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Notice is given to William Helfrich who is an heir or legatee in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose address is not stated in the Petition to admit the Will to probate that an order was entered by the Court on November 17, 2015, admitting the Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under section 81 of the Probate Act of 1974 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Rick Helfrich, Independent Executor of the Estate of George E. Helfrich, Deceased

By KELLER & BOLLMAN, His Attorneys By /s/ Andrew Bollman Andrew Bollman Keller & Bollman, Attorneys at Law 119 West 1st Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1171 Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-288-0435 Fax: 815-288-0533 Registration#: 6285778 Dec. 10. 17, 24, 2015

AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A BUILDING MAINTENANNCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2016 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alteration of library buildings, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston have determined that the levy of the aforesaid additional tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Village to maintain the public library.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said Village, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment as permitted by law, and subject to the right of the electors in said Village to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax as provided by 75 ILCS 5/3/4.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this ordinance, it shall be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston.

DATED at Forreston, Illinois on the 7th day of December, 2015.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: 1. The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of this ordinance be submitted to the electors of the Village is 78.

2. The petition must be filed on or before January 15, 2016.

3. A referendum would be held or Ordinance # 2015-21 would be rescinded Carol R. Gagliardi Clerk of the Village of Forreston Dec. 17, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF OGLE Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Mohana Jack Abudayyeh; PNC Bank National Association; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 15 CH 63 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff will on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff?s Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 507 Cleveland Avenue, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.

PIN: 24-25-326-004 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061. (815) 7326666 Ext. 210. ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Elisa J. Whitman, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, 61114 815-316-8540 Rockford, IL ewhitman@reilly-lawoffices.com.

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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

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815-973-2831 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES P. MILLS, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 81 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of James P. Mills of 10690 West Edgewood Road, Polo, IL 61064. Letters of office were issued to Wendy Branaum, of 1750 S. Price Road, #113, Tempe, AZ 85281, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Wendy Branaum, Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

Sergio Alvarez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00061 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 8/7/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/22/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK TWENTY-NINE (29) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 16-03-170-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 206 S. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-07278.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

Sergio Alvarez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00061 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 8/7/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/22/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-03-170-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 206 S. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1407278.

I677921 Dec, 10, 17, 24, 2015

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF OGLE Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Mohana Jack Abudayyeh; PNC Bank National Association; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 15 CH 63 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff will on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff?s Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 507 Cleveland Avenue, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.

PIN: 24-25-326-004 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

(815) 732-6666 Ext. 210. ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Elisa J. Whitman, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 815-316-8540 ewhitman@ reilly-lawoffices.com.

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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 17, 2015, Page B8

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LENA W. SCHROEDER, Deceased.

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

In the Matter of the Estate of TODD H. CHAMBERLIN, Deceased.

IN PROBATE NO. 15 P 85 CLAIM NOTICE

IN PROBATE, NO. 2015-P-86 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lena W. Schroeder, of Forreston, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 24, 2015, to Louise A. Meyer of 1002 W. Davison, Roanoke, IL 61561 and Judith K. Nettles of 1563 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, as Independent CoExecutors. The attorney for the estate is David D. Shockey of Shockey & Cox, LLC, 208 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 9, 2016, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/183), whichever date is later. 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 for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

David D. Shockey, Attorney for the Estate of Lena W. Schroeder, Deceased Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Kraig A. Starkweather; Christine A. Starkweather; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 115 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: KRAIG A. STARKWEATHER; CHRISTINE A. STARKWEATHER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot Sixteen as designated upon the plat of Childers Acres No. 3, being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, in Township 40 North, Range 1 East, of the 3rd Principal Meridian, in Ogle County, Illinois, according to the plat thereof recorded February 5, 1963 in Book 1 of Plats, Page 19 as Document No. 359865 in the Recorder`s Office in Said County; Situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 11073 Lincoln Lane, Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said mortgage was made by, Kraig A. Starkweather and Christine A. Starkweather, Husband and Wife; Mortgagor(s), to The First National Bank & Trust Company Of Rochelle; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900911043; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before JANUARY 11, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00578-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

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Notice is given of the death of Todd H. Chamberlin on October 12, 2015. Letters of office were issued on November 18, 2015, to Anna M. Chamberlin, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd., 10 N. Galena Avenue, P.O. Box 839, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk, or with the representatives, or both, on or before June 10, 2016, or within 3 months from date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kim Stahl Circuit Clerk Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd. Attorneys for Petitioner Lincoln-Douglas Center 10 N. Galena Avenue Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1212 E-mail: lkrug@plager-law.com Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE SBA Communications Corporation (SBA) proposes to construct a 150' monopole (155' overall) at 232 West 2nd St in Byron, Ogle County, IL (Project 31664).

In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, SBA is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within 1/2 mile of the site, please submit the comments (with project number) to: RAMAKER, Contractor for SBA, 855 Community Dr, Sauk City, WI 53583 or via e-mail to history@ramaker.com within 30 days of this notice.

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Front Desk Receptionist- Full Time Courteous, good at multi-tasking.

Mon. - Thurs. 8-5 Experience preferred but not necessary.

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EMPLOYMENT

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Position for Part-Time Registration Officer.

Ogle County Animal Control is taking applications for a parttime Registration Officer . Must possess good communication, computer And basic accounting skills. Duties include data entry, answering phone, Filing and accepting over the counter payments. Please pick up an application at the Animal Control Office, 105 S. 5th St., Suite 112, Oregon, IL 61061.

Applications need to be submitted by Dec. 21, 2015 to guarantee consideration.

Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm is now Hiring for one position Starting in February. Looking for @ 1,000 hours of work/year. Includes Garden Center, Summer and Fall Sales.

Must have excellent communication skills. Basic gardening knowledge, Creativity and artistic ability a plus.

Email your job qualifications and inquiries to: mattselmi@ gmail.com Small Package Delivery Driver from Oregon area.

Part time evenings and occasional weekends. Excellent pay and benefits, perfect for retired person. Must have clean driving record.

Please send replies to Box #1313, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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HELP WANTED

Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is looking for caring & dedicated

RNs - LPNs

Full/Part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License Required

To apply contact Amie Behrens, Administrator 500 N. Jackson St. • Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-7288 EOE www.petersenhealthcare.net

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in agricultural office in Lee County. Salary range $12-$15 per hour plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at 319 South Mason Ave in Amboy.

Application packages and supporting documentation as requested must be completed online through www.USAJOBS.gov

by COB December 21, 2015.

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses not authorized.

Full Time Positions Family Nurse Practitioner-Walk In Clinic and Hospitalist: Full Time, 7 days on/7 days off Must have experience in Walk In Clinic and as Hospitalist RN Emergency Department: Full Time nights, 7p-7a, plus every other weekend Must have Emergency Nursing experience RN Emergency Department: Full Time, 11a-11p, plus every other weekend Must have Emergency Nursing experience RN House Supervisor/Charge Nurse: Full Time nights, 7p-7a, plus weekends Must have extensive Med/Surg Nursing and supervisory experience; ED experience a plus Lab Manager: Full Time day shift Must have Hospital Lab and Supervisory experience.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Materials Manager: Full Time day shift Must have Materials Management supervising experience, preferably in a health care setting. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Part Time and PRN Positions Patient Access/Registration Clerk: Part Time evenings plus weekends Must have customer service, phone and computer skills Also seeking PRN RNs in ED and Med/Surg, PRN MLT/MT, PRN Pharmacy Tech, and PRN Surgical Tech For full list of openings or to apply on line, visit www.rochellehospital.com/careers or lcirone@rcha.net We offer a competitive pay and benefits package and a fam ami milily-oriented, patient-focused work environment. an “We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.”

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Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts in an established territory.

As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-p paced environment. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Heintzelman Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jheintzelman@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 17, 2015, Page B9

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WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466 To place an ad Statewide or Nationwide, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinois amp.com

AUCTIONS

615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

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815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

FARM TOY AUCTION DECEMBER 26TH MATTOON, IL www.bauer auction.com Farm Toy Auction Saturday December 26th 9am *650 Cataloged Lots* Diecast Tractors; Pedals; Precision; Smith Miller Trucks; MORE! 2601 Lakeland Blvd. Mattoon, IL Bauer Auction Service, LLC Catalog / Photos: www.bauerauction.com FARMLAND AUCTION 192 Tillable Acres South East of Bloomington Could divide 113/80 Acres Call John Albee 309-275-5646 Online Only Lender Owned Auction Former Pizza Hut Restaurant 708 Jackson Street, Pana (Christian County), IL 62557 2,300±SF on 27,000±SF Lot 10% Buyer's Premium, 1% Broker Co-Op Bid Deadline Thursday, December 17th For more info go to

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770-980-9565 Ahrens & Niemeier Auctioneers, IL License #040000762

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815-445-6151.

FURNITURE

755

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Golden Doodles 9 males, Apricot. $700 each 563-212-7307

AUTOMOBILES 905

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TRUCKS

910

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WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Skid loader in any condition 563-212-7699

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FARM LAND WANTED

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Please send replies to Box #:1311 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED

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VANS

911

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4X4S

912

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Chase your dream Thursday December 17, 2015 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Initiate and welcome change in your personal life.

Participate in activities that are adventurous and challenging.

Test your skills and be honest in your assessments and disclosures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Communication will be your vehicle to getting what you want. Conversations, emails and people you encounter while traveling or doing research will all contribute to your success.

Love is highlighted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Consider what you have been doing and what you want to do with the rest of your life.

Start to make the changes that will bring you happiness and contentment.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t give in to emotional manipulation. Overreacting, indulgence and taking on too much will hold you back.

Concentrate on self-improvement and stabilizing and bettering your personal life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don’t divulge secrets or get involved in matters that

could jeopardize your chance to advance. Look inward and evaluate what you want to change in order to be the best you can be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make plans to do something with peers or friends to celebrate the winding down of another year. Socializing with people who can influence your professional future will be in your best interest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don’t feel that you have to accommodate everyone. Do what you can, but don’t let your emotional or physical wellness suffer. Bring about changes that will improve your life, not someone else’s.

goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You’ll be pulled in different directions. Don’t give in to peer pressure or get involved with people who have bad habits.

Avoid indulgence, and recognize when someone is being deceptive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You can chase your dream if you put on your running shoes and stop waiting for things to come to you. Line up interviews for the new year or update your resume.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You’ll shine at any event or meeting you take part in, and will impress someone who has more to offer than you realize.

Celebrate with the one you love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You’ll come up with some cost-effective ideas that will improve your surroundings and family ties. Planning a trip that will take you down memory lane will lift your spirits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You’ve got what it takes to get things done. Don’t stop or wait for others to catch up. Set your sights on your destination and don’t stop until you reach your

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FARMLAND & BUILDINGS AUCTION Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at 10:00A.M Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

515 Acres +/Sections 26, 32, 33, 34 & 35 of Mt. Morris Twp & Section 10 of Pine Creek Twp in Ogle County, IL Selling as 8 tracts - OPEN TENANCY 2016

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, Larry E.Schier Estate For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave, Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

Co-Executors, Eric Schier & Cindy Rowland Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl, Williams MCarthy LLP Ph) 815-732-2101

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