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FORRESTON Journal December 18, 2014 Volume 152, Number 34 - $1.00

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4-H Achievements

The annual holiday tournaments are in full swing in Polo and Forreston. B1, B2

Area children send their Christmas lists to St. Nick. Special Section

4-Hers were honored for their achievements and hard work during the 2014 year. A7

Board rejects retail business in subdivision By Vinde Wells Editor A Forreston developers’s request for retail zoning on the east side of town fell just one vote short of approval at Monday’s village board meeting. The village board approved most of the changes, including some business lots,

requested by Jon Ludwig, JML, LLC, at a subdivision he owns along Ill. 72 across from the high school. However, the zoning map amendments that would have allowed two tracts to be zoned for retail business both failed to get the necessary three-fourths votes. Village trustee Mark Metzger cast the only no

votes, while trustees Marc Stamm, Gary Buss, Ken Toms, Tim Drayton, and village president Michael Harn voted yes. Trustee Jeff Freeze did not attend the meeting. Six yes votes were required from the village board because the Planning Commission vote on the two measures ended in a 3-3 tie.

Measures ending in tie votes are considered to have failed. According to village ordinances, a threefourths vote, or six of the seven, is required to overturn Planning Commission recommendations for zoning changes. Ludwig expressed his disappointment and surprise at the outcome.

“Retail sales would have meant revenue for Forreston,” he said after the meeting. He said he will consult with his attorney Gary Gehlbach of Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine, Dixon, to explore options. The village board confirmed eight proposals recommended by the Planning Commission at its

hearing Nov. 20. More than 30 people, many of them residents of the subdivision, attended the hearing to voice their concerns about Ludwig’s zoning requests. Approximately 10 people came to the village board meeting Monday, but none raised any questions. Turn to A3

Concern voiced

over 50-year plan By Vinde Wells Editor

Christmas Bake Sale Judy Dorsey, Freeport, left, visits Virginia Borneman, Leaf River, and Patty Peterson, Mt. Morris, visit Dec. 12 at the Christmas Bake Sale held by the women of St. James Lutheran Church at Forreston State Bank. Photo by Vinde Wells

Lucky dog is a Christmas miracle By Vinde Wells Editor A spunky Gordon setter is one lucky dog after his impromptu late-night romp through the streets of Oregon left him fighting for his life in the icy Rock River. Except for a slight limp, Jerry, a seven-year-old, seemed none the worse five days later for his nearly-fatal adventure. His owner Sharon Lauer credited the quick action of two good Samaritans who work at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant with saving her beloved pet’s life. “It’s my Christmas miracle,” she said, with tears welling up in her eyes, as she stroked Jerry’s head. “I’m just so grateful for what they did.” The adventure began late Dec. 9 when Lauer let her three dogs, Jerry, Charlie, a seven-year-old black Labrador retriever mix, and Dexter, a 13-year-old Lab, out in her fenced-in backyard at the corner of Third and Madison Streets near McDonald’s around 10 p.m. She heard Jerry howling

“It’s my Christmas miracle. I’m just so grateful for what they did.” — Sharon Lauer and went to investigate. “Charlie had dug under the chain link fence and was out, and Jerry was caught under the fence,” she said. As she scrambled to get the dogs back in the house, Jerry, who is microchipped, got free and joined Charlie outside the yard. The pair took off south on Third Street. Dexter, fortunately, stayed put. Lauer alerted the Oregon police and got in her car with the hope of rounding up her truants. However, they were nowhere to be found. “I spent about an hour driving around looking for them, but you can’t see black dogs in the dark,” she said. Sad and worried, Lauer returned home. “I know it sounds silly, but I left the gate open and the porch light on all night just in case they came back,” she said.

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But, come morning there was still no dogs, and Lauer again searched for them unsuccessfully. Finally, sometime before 9 a.m. she got a call at work from Ogle County 911 supervisor Heather Butler that the dogs had been located at Maxson’s, about a mile north of town. In the meantime, Chad Row, 35, Oregon, had just arrived at his job as a cook at Maxson’s when his boss Daniel Wiegman called him to the window overlooking the Rock River. Wiegman had been alerted by Charlie’s frenzied barking out on the river bank. “He [Wiegman] saw something in the river but didn’t have his glasses on,” Row said. “I saw it was a dog that had broken through the ice. You could tell he was about done in. The other dog was on the bank freaking out.”

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The two men went into action — Wiegman got an extension ladder, and Row grabbed a rope hook from the Pride of Oregon riverboat. They placed the ladder on the ice, and Row inched toward the dog and was able to reach his collar with the rope hook. He pulled Jerry to where he could reach him, and he and Wiegman wrapped him in a blanket to carry him to safety. “Charlie was by my side the whole time,” Row said. “We had to keep him off the ice.” Row said when he saw Jerry was barely able to struggle any longer in the cold water, he knew they had to act fast. “I couldn’t just let that dog out there like that,” he said. “When the owner got there I saw how happy she was. I was just glad I could help.” When Lauer arrived, she found a very cold, unresponsive Jerry wrapped in the blanket and being loaded into animal warden Kevin Christensen’s vehicle for a ride to Pines Meadow Turn to A3

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Two Ogle County Board members voiced their concern Tuesday that a 50-year plan for buying property is just too far into the future. “I don’t think we need to plan that far ahead,” said board member Lee Meyers, Byron. “We always have eminent domain.” Board member Skip Kenney, Rochelle, agreed. He called the 50-year plan “arrogant,” pointing out that very few of the 24 county board members will be “around” in 50 years. Nonetheless, the board approved the plan that was first discussed Nov. 18, by a vote of 20-4. Besides Meyers and Kenney, board members Bill Welty, Chana, and Pat Saunders, Polo, voted against it. Voting yes were Ashley Sims, Rochelle, and Zach Oltmanns, Stillman Valley, who drew up the plan, as well as Kim Gouker, Byron, Dorothy Bowers, Byron, Jerry Brooks, Oregon, Ron Colson, Mt. Morris, Don Griffin, Oregon, Rich Gronewold, Forreston, Marcia Heuer, Oregon, Lyle Hopkins, Polo, Dan Janes, Stillman Valley, Nic Bolin, Holcomb, Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, Pat Nordman, Oregon, John O’Brien, Rochelle, Dick Petrizzo, Davis Junction, Greg Sparrow, Rochelle,

and Marty Typer, Stillman Valley. The 50-year plan includes a map that shows various properties in Oregon near the courthouse and judicial center marked as possible future acquisitions. Underlining his point, Meyers said brought up the five houses the county board bought in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon in 2006. The houses, across the street from the judicial center, were purchased in 2006 for $561,000. They were then razed, and the property remains empty. Meyers said he believes that it would have been financially more prudent to leave the houses in private ownership and on the tax rolls. He said the lost real estate taxes amounts to an estimated $15,000 per year. Griffin, who heads up the county’s Long Range Planning Committee said the plan can be changed by any board at any time to fit the county’s needs. Oltmanns said he and Sims worked on the plan for about a year, consulting with DeKalb County officials. “It gives us a picture of where we’re going and how we’re going to get there,” he said. Sims also defended the value of the plan. “The goal is to try and centralize county government,” she said.

Convicted murderer asks for an appeal By Vinde Wells Editor A former Oregon man found guilty of a 2003 murder is seeking to have his conviction overturned. David A. Klein, 34, has been unsuccessful so far in the appeal process, but has a status hearing Jan. 30 before Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson on a petition for post conviction relief. Ogle County Assistant State’s Attorney Bob Schuman said Tuesday that the petition says Klein’s constitutional rights were violated. He said the process has several steps.

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David A. Klein In the first step, a review by a judge, the petition was denied by now-retired Judge Stephen Pemberton on June 19, 2012. Turn to A3

Deaths, B4 James A. Daws, Keith A. Dearborn, A. Albert Frey, Margaret L. McConaughy

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Soaring Eagles delivered trays of holiday treats Submitted by Hannah Noble Club Reporter Members of the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club assembled trays of goodies to spread cheer in the community. Each family brought a tasty treat to add to the trays and then chose a worthy business or organization to take them to.

The 4-H club has chosen this activity as their Community Service project for the month of December for three years now and the kids really enjoy doing it. The following groups received trays from the 4-H kids: Leaf River Library, Ogle County 911 Dispatchers, Leaf River Fire Department, Mt. Morris Library, Mt.

Morris Post Office, Byron Fire Department, Forreston Library, Oregon Police Department, Pinecrest Nursing Home, German Valley Fire Department, Stephenson County Nursing Home, Neighbors Nursing Home, Mt. Morris Chiropractor, Forreston Dental, Sterling PT Clinic, Whiteside CC, Sterling Pavilion, Coventry & Berean Baptist Church.

Christmas brunch is set The annual Christmas Lutheran Church, Forreston. Spread the word about this Morning Brunch will be held The public is invited to free will offering meal. The on Thursday, Dec. 25 from attend. Come for food and proceeds will go to the food 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Faith fellowship. pantry in Forreston.

Santa will visit Leaf River

Club Activity

Santa will be at the River Everyone is invited to The River Valley Complex Valley Complex cafeteria in come and have cookies and is located at 605 Main St, Leaf River on Saturday, Dec. cocoa with Santa and tell him Leaf River. 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. your Christmas wishes.

Above, Grant and Natalie Johnson from the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H stopped by Pinecrest Community Dec. 10 with Christmas cookies as part of their community service project. They presented them to activities director Janell Miller. Residents enjoyed these cookies during the Christmas singa-long Dec. 11. At right, Club Member Holly Plock delivering her tray to 911 Coordinator Sandy Beitel. Photos supplied

Early holiday deadlines Early deadlines will be in effect for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 editions of the Forreston Journal. For the Dec. 25 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.

The office will be closed for Christmas in the afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and all day on Thursday, Dec. 25. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Dec. 26. For the Jan. 1 edition, the

deadline for news items and photos is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The office will be closed on New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan. 1. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.

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Bike Donation Forreston American Legion Riders Director Bret Schemel presents a check to Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden for sponsorship of the annual Bike Rodeo in Forreston. Photo supplied

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Candlelight Walk 2014 ~We Thank You!

Events like the 28th Annual Candlelight Walk are made possible by the generous support, contributions and volunteerism of many. The Oregon Chamber of Commerce and the Candlelight Walk Committee are grateful for this continuing support from many businesses, services, and sponsors. The Oregon Park District, Oregon Street, Police and Fire Departments, City Hall and Ehmen’s build the backbone to this “small town tradition�. We are so thankful for everything they do to help us create this fun filled family evening. This year, we are particularly pleased with the results of our “Decorate Downtown� project! That FABULOUS team out at HA International, the whole Merlin’s Greenhouse and Flowers staff, the gals at the Ogle County Clerk’s Office, and the Oregon Park District folks gave their all - proving what CAN be accomplished when we all work together for a common goal! We extend an “extra special thanks� to: Exelon, KSB Medical Group and Expresslane Shell for sponsoring the horse drawn wagon rides, and to First National Bank for sponsoring and hosting the live reindeer. These businesses allow us to provide you with free attractions that bring many a smile to the faces of young and old alike.

Merry Christmas To All ! Your Candlelight Walk Committee: Debbie Leffelman (Chair), Oregon Park District Roger Castle, Casco Tax & Accounting Debbie Dickson, Oregon Chamber of Commerce Laura Medlar, Advertising Consultants/Printing by Laura Medlar Tim O’Rourke Robin Pearce, Robin’z Nest Lou Vander Wyst, Conover Square Mall

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

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Attorney voiced concerns on plan From A1 Their attorney Jim Hursh, Sreenan & Cain, Rockford, voiced their concerns. The village board approved the Planning Commission recommendation to allow Ludwig to re-plat the Prairie Ridge Subdivision as Village East Estates. Part of the request included adding business lots and duplex lots to the development. The board also approved the final plat for Village East Estates. Also approved were three text amendments to the zoning code — one that deletes retail sales from B-1 (business) zoning, a second to create a new business category B-2 for retail businesses, and a third to revise side yard setbacks for R-3 (residential) to allow for duplexes with individually owned units. The board also approved a zoning map amendment to rezone Lots 1-3 in the subdivision from R-1 to B-1 to allow for businesses other than retail. The vote was 5-1 with Metzger dissenting. The three-fourths majority was not necessary because the Planning Commissioner also approved it. The board unanimously approved a map amendment to allow Lots 4-8 to be rezoned from R-1 to R-3 to allow duplexes to be built there. The board also approved a map amendment to rezone

the south 141.56 feet of Tract 3 from R-1 to B-1. Metzger also opposed that request, but the three-fourths majority was not required because the Planning Commission also voted in favor of it. Following the meeting, Harn declined to answer questions from Ludwig and Gehlbach, as well as trustees because he said it could constitute a violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (IOMA) since the meeting had already been adjourned. “Since the newspaper lady is here, I’m not answering anything,” he said. “I don’t want to get into trouble for that [an IOMA violation], too.” Village attorney Jock Heaton, however, clarified the issues raised. Harn, who was defeated last spring in his bid for a second term as Ogle County Sheriff, has come under fire in the last year over the county’s administrative tow fund, which he managed. Auditors found that more than $10,000 was missing from the fund and could not be accounted for. The Illinois Open Meetings Act ensures that the actions of public bodies are conducted in the open, through public meetings, and that the public is able to observe the deliberations behind those actions. It does not prevent an elected official from commenting on the actions of the public body or answering questions.

Get mail sent for Christmas delivery The Forreston Post Office announced that Saturday, Dec. 20 is the last day to assure Christmas delivery for first class and priority mail. Pam Bardell, Forreston Postmaster, said the post office staff is available to help customers with packaging for safe delivery. A selection of festive boxes and other packing items are

also available. “We know how stressful the holiday season can be,” said Bardell. “With a little help from Postal Service, you can prepare your holiday shipments with ease so you can get back to enjoying this special time of year.” For more information, go to the post office or online at www.usps.com.

Klein is appealing his murder conviction From A1 However, Klein filed a motion to reconsider the petition. Former state’s attorney Mike Rock filed a motion for the reconsideration to be dismissed. An earlier appeal of Klein’s conviction was denied by the appellate court. An Ogle County jury found Klein guilty of first degree murder on Feb. 18, 2005 for the killing Joseph Mirro, 25, South Elgin, on July 29, 2003. He was sentenced April 14, 2005 to 30 years in state prison. He is currently being held in the Hill Correctional Center, Galesburg. His co-defendant Mickeal Pinion, now 40, was found guilty of first degree murder in September of 2004. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison and is currently incarcerated at the Menard Correctional Center. The two were found guilty of killing Mirro at a cabin where they were living at 6276 S. Lost Nation Rd.

southeast of Oregon, and then burying his body on a nearby island in the Rock River. Mirro had been shot with a rifle, struck with a baseball bat, and then drowned before being buried in a shallow gave. Mirro’s Dodge Neon was found early July 30, 2003 sitting on top of five-foot gravel pile in a parking lot at Lowden Miller State Forest approximately four and onehalf miles from where his body was found. Then-sheriff Mel Messer said at the time that the investigation revealed the murder was drug-related.

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CORRECTION

This map provided by Jim Ludwig shows the lot lines in the subdivision that he was requesting the rezoning.

Planning Commission recommendations The recommendations made by the Forreston Planning Commission went into effect Monday night because the full village board did not overturn the decisions Village attorney Jack Heaton said six of the seven on the village board were needed to vote to overturn the results of the planning commission. All six of the village trustees and the village president would vote on the recommendations. On Monday night, trustee Jeff Freeze was absent so a vote of 6-0 was needed.

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1 • Remove retail sales from B-1 2 • Create new B-2 business district for retail sales. 3 • Revise setback requirements of R-3 to allow for duplexes. 4 • Approve preliminary plat of Village East Estates 5 • Approve final play of Village East Estates. These five were unanimous votes. 6 • Rezone lots 1-3 from R-1 to B1 approved 4-2. 7 • Rezone lots 4-8 from R-1 to R-3 approved 5-1. 8 • Rezone Tract 3 from R-1 to B-1 as a buffer approved 4-2.

9 • Tract 1 rezoned from R-1 to B-1 was a split vote 3-3. 10 • Tract 2 rezoned from R-1 to B-1 was a split vote 3-3. Heaton said a split vote is not a recommendation for or against the vote. These will not go into effect unless the village board votes to approve them.

How they Voted The planning commission is made up of Grant Sketo, Monty Cotter, Don Cook, Don DeWall, Jim Phillips and Mark Kuelling. Sketo and Kuelling voted no on items 6 and 8. Sketo voted no on item 7. Sketo, Phillips, and Kuelling voted no on items 9 and 10.

Dog needed immediate treatment From A1 Veterinary Clinic on Pines Road. When she offered to take the dog to her vet in Ashton, Christensen told her the dog needed immediate treatment to survive. Once at the clinic, Dr. Tom Champley, who is also the county’s animal control administrator, put Jerry in a warm bath to treat his hypothermia and administered warm fluids intravenously. His temperature was so low it didn’t even register, Lauer said. She said Jerry remained unresponsive until later that evening when he started to stir as she petted and talked to him. After a night at the clinic, Jerry had recovered enough to return home Dec. 11 to Lauer and the other two dogs. At first, his hind legs didn’t work, but by Sunday afternoon, only a minor limp in one remained. “He’s improved steadily,” Lauer said. Jerry, who Lauer adopted through Gordon Setter Rescue, has arthritis and that’s at least partially the cause of his gimpy leg. “We’re back to normal here except that they’re not allowed outside unless I’m right with them,” Lauer added with a grin. She has purchased a wireless fence and collars for the dogs, which she plans to install as soon as possible to go along with the chain link fence.

Sharon Lauer, Oregon, poses with her three dogs, Charlie, Jerry, and Dexter under the Christmas tree. Photo by Vinde Wells

Dogs can survive hypothermia An Oregon veterinarian said treating a dog for hypothermia usually leads to a good outcome. “If we get them soon enough we can do a lot for them,” said Dr. Tom Champley, who owns Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic. The cold chills the animal’s organs keeping them preserved while life-saving measures are implemented,

he said. Typical treatment for hypothermia includes getting the dog into a water bath to warm him or her externally. Warm fluids are given intravenously to warm the dog’s circulatory system. Medicine for shock or other conditions can also be administered intravenously when needed, Champley said. In some cases, the dog’s

insides are also warmed up by injecting warm fluids about the intestines. That fluid is then absorbed by the body. Champley, who is also the Ogle County Animal Control Administrator, recently successfully treated Sharon Lauer’s dog Jerry for hypothermia when he fell through the ice on the Rock River.

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College & Service News

Caleb Wright and Jessica Hartman

Couple engaged Bill and Wendy Wright of Oregon along with Paul and Laura Hartman of Potosi, Wis., announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Caleb Wright and Jessica Hartman. Both are graduates of University of Wisconsin Platteville. Jessica is

employed at Heartland Financial in Dubuque, Iowa, in human resources, and Caleb is employed with Schweigert Family Farms in Cuba City, Wis., as an agricultural engineer. The couple will be married Jan. 10 at Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa.

Swedberg marks 90th Doris Swedberg, Byron, birthday on Monday, Dec. will celebrate her 90th 29. She was married to Rev. Richard Swedberg until his death in 2004. Doris is the mother of Mary Beth Vizer (deceased), Mim (Harry) Buysse, Jean Whipple, Carol Johnson (deceased), Rev. Joel (Marylou) Swedberg, Katherine (Jeff) Grant and Amy (Tom) Hinrichs. She has 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way in June. If you would like to make this retired English, drama THANK YOU and speech teacher from Mt. Morris High School’s day, A big thank you please send her a greeting to my friends and at 8551 Yellowstone Drive, relatives that helped Byron, IL 61010. me celebrate my 90th birthday. Also thanks to my children Sharon Osborne, Gail and Gary Fruin, John Friemuth, Bob and Fox / Heritage Laurie Friemuth for Travel Service, Inc. planning the party.

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Derek Ports Derek Ports, Polo, recently graduated from the automotive program Universal Technical Institute, Inc., Lisle. Ports came to the Lisle campus to pursue a program specifically designed to provide the training necessary for professional, entry-level technicians. Ports also earned a Perfect Attendance award and is a member of Alpha Beta Kappa. “Our students take their training very seriously,” said Julie Mueller, campus

president of UTI-Lisle. “Often there are many sacrifices that have to be made in order to pursue their technical program. “There is work, life, and school balance that must be maintained in order to successfully complete their studies at UTI. Our graduates are technical experts that are chosen by industry and ready to work.”

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Marriage Licenses

Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses. Dec. 5 Joseph M. Donaldson and Cari A. Insley, both of Daniel Grimm Forreston. Daniel Grimm, a current Timothy W. South and student at Robert Morris Megan R. Mulford, both of

Rochelle. Dec. 8 Jordan M. Mancl and Katrena M. Spiering, both of Blacksburg, Va. Dec. 10 Joshua Z. Miller and Josie L. Brady, both of Davis Junction.

Take the time to reduce holiday waste By Steve Rypkema Ogle County Solid Waste 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: 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. Limit the number of gifts you buy and consider grab bags, white elephant, or other ideas where second hand gifts can be exchanged. 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. 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. 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. Consider electronic or postcard greeting cards, thereby reducing paper waste and postage costs. 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 produces 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. When planning holiday meals, consider locally grown and organic foods, which have less of an impact on the environment. Avoid disposable dinner ware and utensils. Cloth napkins and dishrags can further reduce paper towel and napkin waste. 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. 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. If you purchase a live-cut Christmas tree, get one locally grown. There are several tree farms 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 January 18. Remove all decorations, lights and tinsel, no plastic bags: Byron: Ill. 2 and S. Peru St. 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 St. Polo: 410 N. Prairie Ave. Curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling will be done by FFA groups on Jan. 10 in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Adeline, German Valley and Forreston. Turn to A6

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Sunday, Dec. 21—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; No Education Hour; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Wednesday, Dec. 24— 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 25—10 a.m.12 p.m. Community Christmas Brunch FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 EAST JORDAN UNITED Website: faithumcpolo METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-626-0104 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dave Jungnickel, Pastor 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org EAST OREGON CHAPEL 800-335-5065 CHURCH OF GOD 815-732-2642 107 N. Daysville Rd. Rev. Jerry Clark East Edge of Oregon “A Christ-centered, BibleOff Ill. 64 believing, family-oriented 815-732-2960 or ministry.� 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Pastor Guthrie Sunday Worship Service Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Church 10:30 a.m. Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; EBENEZER REFORMED transportation and nursery CHURCH provided for all services. 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on FIRST CHRISTIAN Ill. 64, then three miles north. CHURCH Pastor Brion Brooks 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Church Office 815-732-2359 Phone: 815-732-6313 Grail Storm, Minister Director of Ministries 815-732-7411 for Youth and Christian Worship Service—10 a.m. Education If you haven’t found a church David Bordy home, we invite you to First 9 a.m. Sunday School Christian Church in Oregon, 10 a.m. Sunday Worship where we accept one another Roots Youth Ministry— just as Christ accepted us. Come Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. as you are. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon EMMANUEL 815-732-2894 EVANGELICAL www.fpcoregon.com LUTHERAN CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Office: 815-732-2424 Worship 10:30 a.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Holy Communion is served the (Payne’s Point) first Sunday of each month. Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 9 a.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday School 10:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor David Poust CHURCH 815-938-2380 OF MT. MORRIS Thursday, Dec. 18—6 p.m. 102 S. Seminary St. UMW Christmas Party Mt. Morris Friday, Dec. 19—Herald News 815-734-4942 Due Senior Pastor Sunday, Dec. 21—9 a.m. Bruce McKanna Worship Service, Children’s Associate Pastor Program; 10:30 a.m. Sunday Lance Mennen School Thursday, Dec. 18—9:30 Monday, Dec. 22—8 a.m. AA a.m. MOMs Group; 1:30 p.m. Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Women’s Bible Study at The Depot Friday, Dec. 19—8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.. 24—10 p.m. Men’s Accountability Group Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Saturday, Dec. 20—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group FLORENCE UNITED Sunday, Dec. 21—8:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Freeport Service; 6 p.m. Candlelight Kathleen Brinkmeier, Service & Birthday Party for Pastor Jesus Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23—9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesday, Dec. 24 & FORRESTON GROVE Thursday, Dec. 25—Church CHURCH Office Closed 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Log onto our website at Forreston http://www.efcmm.org to check Presbyterian Church in out our latest opportunities and America updates 815-938-3605 Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor FAITH DISCOVERY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 815-946-3588 Pioneer Club Jeremy Heller, Pastor Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 9 a.m. Sunday School Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available FORRESTON REFORMED We are an independent nonCHURCH denominational Christian 501 Third Ave. church. Tim Fry, Pastor Visitors are always welcome. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FREEDOM LUTHERAN 402 Second Ave., Forreston WORSHIPPING Church 815-938-3203 COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Scott Ralston Pastor Jeff Schlesinger “ A Church with a Heart — 815-222-7270 In the Heart of Forreston� Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Thursday, Dec. 18—6:30 p.m. Dining Hall Bible Study 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Sunday, Dec. 21—9 a.m. Choir, (a mile south of Oregon) Sunday School & Confirmation Welcome Center Christmas Program; No Sunday 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon School; 6 p.m. Caroling Wednesday, Dec. 24—2:30 p.m. Christmas Song & Sermon GRACE VALLEY Service with Holy Communion; CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve CHURCH Candlelight Service with Holy 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Communion German Valley

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David Poust 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Friday, Dec. 19—Newsletter Deadline Sunday, Dec. 21—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church Wednesday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome

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CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Bride’s follows traditional OREGON Anglican-Episcopal church CHURCH OF GOD practices; is biblically based 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. and both family and individual Pastor Michael Hoffman oriented. 815-732-6847 Visitors are always You and your family are welcomed.

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, Dec. 20—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, Dec. 21—9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Dec. 23—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The service will feature a Celebration of the Christmas Story in scripture and song. Pastor Hoffman will give a brief devotional.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 20—9 a.m.

Christmas Program Rehearsal Sunday, Dec. 21—8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team, Christmas Program Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 9:45 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship-Christmas Program; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, Dec. 24—6:15 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal; 7 p.m. Christmas Candlelight Worship Thursday, Dec. 25—10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Festive Worship ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24—4 & 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Services ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Dec. 19—8 a.m. Coffee & Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Dec. 20—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 21—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 4 p.m. Christmas Caroling Wednesday, Dec. 24—4 p.m. Family Candlelight Worship; 8 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Worship 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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MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Ginny Haney POLO CHURCH OF THE 409 W. Brayton Road BRETHREN P.O. Box 2055 Congress Ave. & Webster St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 (The church is handicapped Phone: 815-734-4573 accessible) Office hours Monday - Friday Pastor Leslie Lake 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Thursday, Dec. 18—4:30-7 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time p.m. Food Pantry Open 11 a.m. Sunday School Friday, Dec. 19—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 PRAIRIE DELL a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday, Dec. 20—8 a.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Shannon Sunday, Dec. 21—8:15 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 815-864-2448 Worship; 10:30 a.m. Wassail 9 a.m. Sunday School & Cookies at Fellowship; 10:45 10:30 a.m. Worship a.m. Sunday School for All 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Ages Sunday, Dec. 21—Fourth Monday, Dec. 22—2-4:30 Sunday in Advent p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Dec. 23—8:45 a.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Bible Study; Quilting CHURCH Wednesday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Christmas Eve Service follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Southern Baptist OF GOD Saturday Night Service 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 5:30 p.m. Pastor David Demmer Celebrate Recovery 815-732-7404 6-8 p.m. Monday 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL

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Eagle’s Nest Art Group receives brush donation The Fields Project recently made a gift of over 80 high quality artists’ brushes to the Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG). For many years, the two groups have worked to further the creation of art in the Rock River area and have supported one another. This gift will be used by ENAG members and will be available for the twice-yearly painting classes that the group offers to its members as well as to the public. The Fields Project began its work in 1998, taking its inspiration from the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony, a group

of dedicated artists, led by Lorado Taft. The group gathered each summer in Oregon from 1898 to 1942, to create and celebrate art in all of its forms. A group of over 25 dedicated people worked to establish The Fields Project and carry out its mission until 2013. The objective of The Fields Project was to bring art and agriculture together, celebrating both. Through the work of this group, a relationship between artists, farmers, educators, and environmentalists was

formed. ENAG began in 1957 with a group of artists led by Harry Nurmet. The group was also inspired by the work of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony and took its name in honor of that first group. ENAG currently has nearly 70 members and hosts a number of programs, workshops, and art shows in its Conover Square Mall gallery and studio. Members of ENAG appreciate the accomplishments of The Fields Project over the past 15 years and thank them for their support of the arts in our community.

Writing contest seeking entries for annual event

Eagle’s Nest Art Group members gather at their Conover Square studio to receive the The Phidian Art Club is form, 30-line limit; fiction, entries must show the word Fields Project gift of brushes. From left to right are: Carol Ubben, Kathy Raum, Sue looking for local writers to 3500-word limit; and non- count on the upper right Pfleger, Marsha Behrens, Lorraine Straw, and Carrie Lay. Photo supplied enter its Annual Literary fiction, 3000-word limit. corner of Page 1 of the

Support group will meet H.U.G.S. (Helping Understand Grief for Survivors) will meet on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Serenity Home, 1658 S. Ill. 2, Oregon, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This group is open to ALL adult bereaved persons in the community. Join in the endeavor to help each other in dealing with the death of a loved one.

Anyone planning to attend should call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-4111 by noon on Thursday, Dec. 18. If no one calls, the group will not meet.

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Dr. Mike Nelson, local chiropractic doctor, is scheduled to speak at Rock River Center on Friday, December 19. The topic is “How to Fight Off Colds and Flu”. The programs begin at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. Nelson will also present a program on Friday, Jan. 16 titled “Getting in Shape for

The fee is $8 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Phidian Art Club. All entries must be original and unpublished, and typed, double-spaced on one side of 8.5” x 11” paper. Only one entry per category per participant is allowed. Each entry must have a cover sheet that lists the title of the piece, the category, the author’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address. The manuscript pages should have only the title of the piece and page number on the top of each page. The author’s name and identifying information should not appear on the manuscript pages. Fiction and nonfiction

manuscript. Submit a selfaddressed envelope with sufficient postage to have the manuscript returned. Keep a copy of the manuscript. Phidian is not responsible for lost or damaged pages. There will be $50, $35, and $25 prizes awarded for first, second, and third prizes respectively. Decisions of judges are final. Winners will be notified by mid-April and invited to attend and read their winning entries at the Literary Program held on Sunday, April 26 at p.m. at Dixon Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Call Elizabeth Jahn at 815-994-1940 for more information.

Free kids clinic is Jan. 22 The Dixon Elks 779 Lodge is sponsoring a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at the KSB Foot and Ankle Center, 215 E. First St., Suite 310, Dixon. Dr. David Yaeger will be the clinician in charge. No medical referral is necessary but physicians are

welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. Children can be reviewed for bone and joint development, including complaints of back, knee, leg, or ankle pain, or those with back curvature.

The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability, for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment. Appointments can be made by calling the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hospice will present program The Rock River Center, will host a program titled “Coping With Changes In Your Health” on Friday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the conference room. The

center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Peggy Richard RN CHPN, Education Coordinator of Serenity Hospice and Home, will

lead the program. The event is free and open to all. Reservations are requested by calling 815-732-3252.

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official part of the exhibition. Non-accepted work, as identified by the juror(s) and gallery director, is omitted from the exhibition. Phase II: Award Placement Officially accepted work is viewed to determine award standings. A selection of awards, including but, not limited to Best of Show Community, Best of Show Student, First, Second and Third place, as well as Honorable Mention are determined at the discretion of the juror. Best of Show, First, Second, and Third place all carry a cash award, in part, based on the fees generated from the exhibition submissions. Artists will be notified of non-accepted work by email, and also notified if they received an award placing. For additional information, including request of the prospectus and entry form, contact Bill Buehler, fine arts department assistant at 815-599-3490, or bill. buehler@highland.edu. Additional questions may also be sent to Highland Gallery Director Bob Apolloni at bob.apolloni@ highland.edu. The entry form can also be found on Highland’s website at highland.edu.

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This is a juried exhibition. All submissions will be individually viewed and accepted or rejected into the exhibit based on meeting the following criteria outlined in the exhibition prospectus: Eligibility, Rules of Entry and Limitations. In addition, submitted work will be accepted or rejected based on overall visual excellence determined by components such as compositional resolve, concept, content and manipulation of media. Submissions are composed of actual work of art and supporting identification of work properly documented in the prospectus entry form. Officially accepted submission will then be viewed to determine award placement. This will be done in two phases: Phase I: Acceptance and Non-acceptance Each submission, including documentation provided on the entry form, will be reviewed to ensure compliance with exhibition rules and overall excellence. Officially accepted work, identified by juror(s) and gallery director, becomes an

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The 46th District Juried Art Exhibit at Highland Community College, Freeport, will be on display in the Highland Gallery from Feb. 13 through March 5. An opening reception and award ceremony will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb.13, with awards announced at 5:30 p.m. The Highland Gallery is located in the west hallway of the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. This exhibition is designed to recognize local artists, and to celebrate their visual contribution to the community. Submission of works are open to all artists, 18 years of age and older residing in the Highland Community College District, as well as all currently enrolled HCC students. Artists may submit up to three separate original twoand three-dimensional works of art with a nonrefundable fee of $3 per work. Entry form and entrance fee are due upon delivery of work. Delivery of work, entry form and fee are due from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Competition for poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The deadline for entries is March 1. All entries must be postmarked by this date. Mail or hand deliver entries to: Phidian Art Club c/o Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Prizes for first, second, and third places will be provided by local sponsors. Contest requirements should be carefully followed before submitting entries. The competition is open to any writer, professional or nonprofessional, 17 years old or older by March 1, who resides within a 35 mile radius of Dixon. Categories: poetry, any

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at the village and city halls of Polo, Forreston or Davis Junction. If you have old TV’s, computers or other electronics to get rid of, please 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 offers a monthly electronics recycling collection for Ogle County residents on the last Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at their location, 909 West Pines Rd., Oregon. Call hem for more details, fees and restrictions. 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.

Meeting is canceled Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 has been canceled. The next meeting of

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Ogle County 4-Hers honored for their achievements A total of 181 Ogle County 4-Hers are being honored for their achievements during the 2014 4-H year at club programs this fall. Eligible to compete in one of three club award areas based on their age, 4-Hers can be recognized for their work in the areas of Project Achievement, Service Achievement, and Leadership Achievement. Project Achievement winners are those individuals who are between the ages of 8 and 11 and have met project goals, completed records, attended half of their local club’s meetings, gave a talk or demonstration about their project, and exhibited at the 4-H Fair or on a local club tour. Service Achievement awards are given to 4-Hers, ages 12-14, who have met the criteria for project recognition, served on a club committee or as a club officer, took part in a community service or learning activity related to their project, and assisted club leaders with a special activity, tour, or program. Leadership Achievement awards are given to 4-Hers between the ages of 15 and 18 who have met the requirements for Service Achievement participated in one or more 4-H learning experiences at the county, region, or state level, provided leadership for a project, an activity, or a 4-H group, and assisted in conducting programs at the county level or beyond. Awards build on one another. Project Achievement Winners Byron—Lauren Carlson, Alex Cassens, Carter Conderman, Maggie Eden, Renee Gehrke, Ben Harland, Kaitlyn Harland, Madison Harland, Natalie Ketter, Gracie Mingus, Logan Remhof, Joseph Trank Chana—Lane Halverson, Davis Junction— Matthew Hickey, David Kennedy, Lillian Kennedy Forreston—Carter Daws Leaf River—Brooke Allen, Bryce Allen, Isaac Charbonneau, Lane Lindquist, Noah Lindquist, Taylor Yordy Lindenwood—Brayden Dale, Karyssa Dale, Jacob Hackbarth, Hannah Seaworth Monroe Center— Aubrey Craig, Jackson Craig, Amber Ekard, Anna Hagemann, Abigail Sandine Mt. Morris—Jacob Davis, Megan Hagemann, R G Hough, Evan Kosick,

Garret Moser, Emmett Peterson, Olivia Russell, Xander Schier Oregon—Samantha Bowers, Katelyn Bowers, Kyle Brechon, Mariah Drake, Levi Eden, Edwin Estrada, Adam Glendenning, Jared Glendenning, A J Hinrichs, Faith Marquardt, Bode Martin, Brenna Noon, Aiden Peck, Gracie Prose, Allison Sheely, Taylor Sheely, Kaedi Stark Polo—Isaac Akins, Eli Baumann, Waylon Harris, Ty Newcomer, Travis Tarbill, Nicole Zeigler, Bekah Zeigler Stillman Valley— Blakelynn Swanson Service Achievement Winners Byron—Tommy Allen, Sara Blume, Natalie Carlson, Will Carlson, Collin Conderman, Abe Eden, Kayla Mingus Chana—Teddy Beauchem Davis Junction—Justin Simpson Forreston—Trista Cannova, Hunter Daws Lindenwood—Matthew Drendel, Michael Drendel, Garrett Hackbarth, Eric Seaworth Monroe Center—Terra Beckman, Hannah Ekard, Autumn Hagemann, Emily Korinke Mount Morris —Logan Arvigo, Isabelle Bergstrom, Mallory Bergstrom, Danielle Hagemann, Rebecca Hough, Mady Russell Oregon—Joel Marquardt, Casey Martin, Grace Mongan, Johnathan Prose, Abbie Ring, Anna Ring Polo—Abby Akins, Summer Linboom, Stephanie Sofolo, Valeria Viteri-Pflucker Stillman Valley—Sarah Henderson, Samantha Malk, Kallista McIntyre Leadership Achievement Winners Byron—Jordan Mingus, Ryan Reeverts Leaf River—Kyle Hemmersbach Oregon—Jacob Ebens, Chelsea Eden, Michaela Eden, Rebecca Eden, Katrinia Lowry, Abigail Mongan Stillman Valley—Zane Ankney, Kiirstin McIntyre Cloverbuds are 4-Hers between the ages of 5 and 7. The following Cloverbud members will also be recognized by their clubs: Byron—Carson Conderman, Bruce Gehrke, Harmony Morris, Joshua Pracht, Gavin Remhof Davis Junction—Anne Kennedy Leaf River—Emilee Bocker, Ethan Bocker, Lily

The Blackhawk Crossings 4-H Club, Mt. Morris, won 4-H Club of the year this year. This award, sponsored by the 4-H Federation is received by the club that has the most participation points throughout the year and met the following standards: selected a theme or area of emphasis for the 4-H year; established goals for the year; submitted a club calendar containing program information; and qualified as an Ogle County 4-H Honor Club.

Tom Snodgrass, with the Pomona Grange, handed out the first place trophy for Best Pen Exhibit Award to the Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club at this year’s 4-H Stan Eden, with the Oregon Rotary, handed out the Achievement Day on Nov. 16. This trophy is given to second place trophy for Best Pen Exhibit Award to Ogle clubs based on stall exhibits at the 4-H Fair. Jolly 4-H Club at this year’s 4-H Achievement Day.

Sasscer, Aidan Yordy Lindenwood—Kyler Dale Monroe Center—Audrey Payne Mt. Morris—Brady Davis, Alex Grygiel, Zakk West Oregon—Justin Collins, Aiden Currier, Anna Marquardt, Allissa Martin, James Mastny, Shelby Mastny, Kyle Miller Polo—Brianna Kuhn, Mariah Tarbill, Gage Zeigler Stillman Valley—Grace Costello 4-H is a program of University of Illinois Extension. For more information, contact Ogle County Extension at 815732-2191.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is publishing a rule that outlines how it will improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. EQIP is administered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The interim final rule includes program changes authorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. Ivan Dozier, Illinois NRCS State Conservationist said, “EQIP has been one of our most popular and effective programs for getting conservation on the ground in Illinois but we’re always looking for ways to improve. “This comment period offers a great opportunity for individuals and groups to provide direct feedback that could help keep the program going in the right direction.” USDA has established a 60-day comment period for the rule. The rule is expected to be available in the Federal Register and regulations.gov on Friday, Dec. 12. Beginning Friday, public comments can be submitted through regulations.gov or by mailing them. Comments are due by Feb. 10. Full details are in the Federal Register notice. “This interim final rule provides a roadmap to help Stan Eden, an Ogle County Farm Bureau Board Director, awards Kyle Hemmersbach, streamline and simplify EQIP Byron, and Abby Mongan, Oregon, the Co-op Watch Award at this year’s 4-H Achievement Day. This award is intended to honor 4-Hers for outstanding leadership involvement at the club level, as well as at the county level and beyond.

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for farmers and ranchers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “We strongly encourage agricultural producers, private forest landowners and stakeholders to provide comments on our implementation processes.” The changes are intended to simplify the EQIP regulation regarding conservation practice scheduling, payment limitations and other administrative actions. Vilsack said USDA has enhanced EQIP by streamlining the delivery of technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide. Highlights of program changes in this rule include the following: Requires at least 5 percent of available EQIP funds be targeted for conservation practices that promote wildlife habitat; Establishes EQIP as a contributing program for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program; Increases the advanced payment from 30 percent to 50 percent for eligible historically underserved producers, including beginning farmers, to help purchase material or contract services; Targets assistance to veteran farmers and ranchers including eligibility for the

new 50 percent advance payment and up to 90 percent of the cost to implement EQIP conservation practices; Increases the payment limitation for EQIP from $300,000 to a maximum of $450,000 for benefits received during 2014-2018 and removes the option for a waiver to exceed payment limitations; Eliminates the requirement for a program contract to remain in place for one year after the last practice has been implemented, allowing practices to be scheduled through the tenth year of a contract; Includes an option to waive the irrigation history requirement under certain conditions; Incorporates the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program functions into EQIP. This rule follows the publication of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim final rule in the Federal Register on November 5. USDA is also seeking comments for the CSP rule. For more information about interim final rules for USDA NRCS’s Farm Bill conservation programs, visit EQIP Rule Page. For more information on technical and financial assistance available through EQIP, visit the EQIP Web page.

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Polo Library International Space Station Thinking about the astronauts and how far away from home they are this holiday season, the staff decided to send them some holiday cheer. They tweeted greetings to Terry Virts and the other NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. Technology sure is awesome and amazing. Something Puzzling Help put the puzzle pieces together. The puzzle is on a table in front of the fireplace. Everyone is invited to help. Earth Angels Be an Earth Angel and help make Christmas happier for an area child. Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a “Lil Angel” tag. It indicates if the child is a boy or girl and their age. Wrap the gift, attach the tag and return it to the library by December 18. The staff thanks patrons for supporting this program and for sharing the joy of the

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Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, Thursday, December 18, 2014, Page A8 holiday season. Adopt an Author Any patron who has a favorite author can be among the first to read their latest book. Patrons are invited to purchase the book as a donation to the library, and they will be able to read it first when it arrives. The program can also be used to give a gift to another reader. See library staff for details. Computer Classes Computer Classes for 2015 are being scheduled now. If any topics are of particular interest, inform the staff so specific areas can be covered. A Reader Recommends A Polo Public Library reader recommends Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris. It is in the Adult Fiction Collection. Library Foundation Board Offers Special Card to Non-Residents Families, who live outside Buffalo Township but within the Polo School District and have children under the age of 18 living at home, may

purchase the special card at the reduced cost of $25. The card will expire on September 30. At that time the special offer will be revaluated to determine if there is a need for such a card. Qualifying families may get the special form at the library. Story Time with Miss Randi Tuesdays: 1 to 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Learning and having fun is what Story Time is all about. Preschoolers and their special grownups listen, learn and play together as Miss Randi makes stories come alive. Story Time will not meet on Tuesday, Dec. 23 or 30. There will be no Story Time on Tuesday, December 23 or December 30. LEGO Club Saturday, Jan. 10 Ages 6-12 Free LEGO Club is a time for kids to build things and friendships, too. Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours. Book Discussion Groups These programs are free

and open to all. Friday, Jan. 23, 1:30- to 2:30 p.m. Polo Senior Center Book Selection: The Devil in the White City, Eric Larson Monday, Jan. 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lower level of the library. A lift is available). Book Selection: The Daughters of Mars, Thomas Keneally If anyone would like to read either of these books but can’t attend the discussions, they can stop by the library and pick up a copy. Reviews and comments are always welcome and will be shared at the meetings. Donations Monetary donations are always welcomed to supplement the library’s budget. Donations are an investment in the district which will be used to enhance the library’s collections and services. Financial donations may be made directly to the Polo Public Library District. Donations are tax-

deductible to the extent allowed by law. See the library staff with questions about the following programs and features: display case, computer classes, home delivery, museum adventure passes, Read Down Your Fines, how to start a book club, or charitable giving. Call or stop at the circulation desk for more information. New Books & more… Audio Books—Gone, Randy Wayne White; Standup Guy, Stuart Woods; Wonderland, Robert B. Parker Adult Fiction Books– In Your Dreams, Kristan Higgins; Texas True, Janet Dailey; Upside Down, Fern Michaels E-books–Go to www. pololibrary.org and click on the Axis 360 icon on the right side of the page. Titles such as Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan; and Love in the Time of Global Warming by Francesca Lia Block are listed.

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passed through our gate, all wishing season’s greetings, exclaiming about their beautiful tree, and generally exuding joy. One family in particular seemed to exude this joy. Shortly after they left, they returned. We were shocked – would they return their tree? That seemed impossible. Instead, they held out a beautiful beagle puppy that had been jogging down the highway. “Do you know whose this is?” No, we didn’t, but would find the owners and return their dog. The friendly puppy wiggled and snuggled, happy just to be with people. We thanked them, and they expressed that they loved dogs, and didn’t want to see her hurt. We quickly set about trying to find her owners. She

had been seen near a friend’s home, so that was a start. No, she didn’t know who the owner was, so we phoned the vet, then the sheriff to locate animal control. The puppy had no tag with her or her owners’ names, but was wearing her rabies tag, so that was a good start. Within 10 minutes, we knew the owners’ names; puppy mom drove down our lane, relieved, thrilled, and grateful to have her little dog safe and sound. So many people came together to help. We phoned our friend; she thanked us for the happy ending. To the family who picked up the dog and to those who helped her return home, thank you! Sonia Vogl Oregon

Book Page Book Page is a free publication about books and authors. Stop in and pick up a copy. The library is now open until 4 p.m. on Fridays. Coming in January Amnesty Family Movie Matinee 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.

Public Voice The community needs to wake up Dear Editor, My name is J. Stephen Moehle and I grew up in Oregon. The citizens of the community need to wake up and look at the closed businesses listed below. They need to go to the city council meetings and become more involved and if they don’t more things will happen. Listed below are the closed businesses: old Ford dealership, Ace Hardware on Pines Road, Sullivan’s on Pines Road, old Video Store - downtown Oregon, liquor store on Route 64, lumber yard on Route 64, suntan building in downtown Oregon, old Napa Store, home improvement building

on Route 64, many, many downtown stores. Just think if these stores were occupied and the sales tax the community would receive. The community needs to do something about the above matter and get some new businesses occupied as soon as possible. My name and address is below if anybody wants to contact me: J. Stephen Moehle, 1330 Streamwood Lane, Vernon Hills, Illinois, email: Mjmoehle@aol.com, home phone 224-513-5499. Sincerely, J. Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills

at the Rock River Center in Oregon...whew, what an array of gifts from jewelry, collectibles, food items, mmm, decorations, donated items, homemade crafts etc etc. It was amazing and the prices were most reasonable. To top it all refreshments and coffee were available and great harp and cello music was furnished by the Anna Liv Strings—it was ever so pleasant and well done. Also on the third Friday of each month, Dr. Nelson makes a great medical presentation to help all of us in understandable language. In November he covered turkey and the trimmings, to good, the bad (sugar abundance) and great illustrations. In December, How to Fight Dear Editor, Off Flu. On Dec. 6 the annual On Friday, Dec. 12, another Holiday Bazaar was held great program was presented, regarding whole grain food sources, etc. These folk really want us to be healthy. Of course the center makes available countless

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other programs from wood carving, pool, quilting crafts, computers, lunches, cards, bingo and the usual so get out and meet people and have fun as well. Happy Holidays, Anna Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris

Happy people have purchased Christmas trees Dear Editor, The Christmas spirit is alive and well! This month, we have been selling Christmas trees to families who come to choose and cut their own special tree [at the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County’s site on Daysville Road]. Many happy people

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Former Dixon comptroller issued $182,000 loan By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media Between November 2008 and January 2012, then-City Comptroller Rita Crundwell made loans to then-City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and his wife, Angela, that totaled $182,862. The interest rate was 4 percent, according to a turnover motion filed Dec. 10 in federal court, which showed the Ortgiesens have paid $23,458 toward the loans. But they stopped making payments, according to the motion, and the outstanding balance stands now at $181,690. On Wednesday, interest started to accrue at a rate of $18.17 a day as the government prepares to collect the debt. The turnover motion was one of five the government filed Wednesday, less than a week after Crundwell’s attorney, Ruth Robinson, filed her response to a motion to seize funds from two of Crundwell’s pension funds. The four other turnover motions represent a total of $38,434.13, including insurance premium refunds for canceled policies from

two companies that specialize in horse insurance; money from the Breeder’s Trust Program at the American Paint Horse Association; and nonexempt interest in an account at The First National Bank in Amboy. The five motions will be heard by Judge Philip Reinhard at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 19. Crundwell was arrested in April 2012 and later convicted of wire fraud for the theft of nearly $54 million in city money over 2 decades. She is serving a sentence of 19 years, 7 months at a federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota. She’ll be 77 when released. Ortgiesen didn’t immediately return a request for comment Thursday. He works for Fehr Graham, an engineering company with offices in Freeport, Rochelle, Rockford and Springfield, among other sites. Mayor Jim Burke called the amount of the loans, and the short time frame in which the money was borrowed, disturbing. “He had to know that he was compromising himself with this thing,” Burke said. “He had to know it.” Ortgiesen started working at City Hall on Jan. 1, 2005.

On April 16, 2013, he resigned after it was discovered he had charged $13,521.14 to a city credit card for personal expenses between April 2007 and March 2013. He sent the city a check for $9,157.38, which included the remaining balance plus interest he had calculated at 5 percent. A month later, Ortgiesen was given a notice to appear before the U.S. Attorney’s Office after documents seized from City Hall showed personal loan agreements between him and Crundwell. Investigators also found a personal loan agreement between Crundwell and Fire Chief Tim Shipman and his wife, Diane. The Shipmans paid the remainder of their loan with interest in July. Because the government didn’t need to file a turnover motion to get the funds owed by the Shipmans, the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 prevented the release of the terms and loan amount, the government said. On June 11, 2013, Ortgiesen met with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, according to Wednesday’s filing. “At that time, he stipulated to the fact that he had

borrowed money from Rita Crundwell and that a substantial portion of it remains unpaid,” according to the motion. Fourteen months later, Angela Ortgiesen met with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the same purpose and told them she also had borrowed money from Crundwell and a substantial amount of it was unpaid. “Some of the loans were documented with a promissory note and all the loans were evidenced by a canceled check for Crundwell to one or both of the Ortgiesens,” according to the motion. “The notes and instruments evidencing the loans were made exhibits and verified by the respondent. Shawn further stated that the loans are all in default.” The Ortgiesens made 17 payments to Crundwell between December 2008 and March 2012, totalling

had insured about 50 of Crundwell’s horses. • $11,820 for the nonexempt interest in insurance policy refunds held by Markel Insurance Co. for canceled policies on 11 horses. • $6,066.38 for earnings from the Breeder’s Trust Program of the American Paint Horse Association. The total includes $3,215.40 for the 2012 program year and $2,850.98 for 2013.

served her with a restitution order for nearly $54 million. The city has received about $9.3 million from the sale of her property and assets. The U.S. Marshals Service continues to search for more assets that can be seized and liquidated for restitution, including her pension funds. In September 2013, the city settled a lawsuit with its former auditors and a bank for $40 million, a quarter of which went to legal fees. The auditors had reviewed the city’s finances each year during Crundwell’s employment, and the bank had set up the account into which she had funneled city funds. Between the sale of Crundwell’s assets and the settlement, the city has received about $39.3 million. According to the motions filed Wednesday, Crundwell has an outstanding restitution balance of $44,452,107.96.

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The Christmas season is upon us. In the spirit of giving, please consider volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. HFH is a non-for-profit organization which relies on professional and lay volunteers to build houses. The program pays cash The donation of your time dividends for points earned allows a deserving family to by nominated horses at APHA-approved events, according to the association’s website. The program was started to “help offset the cost of showing and to add value to American Paint Horses.” • $1,549.95 for nonexempt interest in an account held at The First National Bank In Amboy.

Five motions filed in court Five motions were filed last week. In addition to the motion relating to loans Rita Crundwell had made to the Ortgiesens, the motions sought the following funds: • $18,997.80 for the nonexempt interest in insurance policy refunds held by Kaplow Insurance Agency for canceled policies on horses. A letter from the insurance company to the government shows it

$23,458. Early on, payments were made almost every month, according to an exhibit attached to the motion. One payment was made in 2008, 10 payments in 2009, two in 2010, one in 2011 and three in 2012. According to the motion, Crundwell denied a request for another loan, for $10,865, on Dec. 7, 2011. Shortly after news of the loans came out, Burke said, he talked with Ortgiesen about the amount. Ortgiesen didn’t tell Burke the amount, the mayor said Thursday, but said he was unable to pay it off. “I, in effect, told him in that conversation he was going be finished [at the city],” Burke said, adding that the look on Ortgiesen’s face was “sorrowful.” Crundwell was sentenced Feb. 14, 2013, at which point Judge Phillip Reinhard

acquire a safe and comfortable home. Volunteers are given the opportunity to learn new skills and to utilize their special talents. Please consider joining Habitat for Humanity in its new build to be located in Mt. Morris and completed in 2015.

Among other volunteers, a General Contractor is needed to oversee the 2015 project. Anyone interested in this position or anyone who has suggestions for possible candidates, should contact: Randy Wagner- 815-6224631, or Donald Schier- 815566-5337.

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Cain brothers want to leave a wrestling legacy By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media At Polo High School, one’s legacy as a wrestler is as plain as black and white. Actually, it’s in blue and red. On the walls of the wrestling room are the names of Marcos through the years who have qualified for the state tournament. It’s a long list, and those names are colored blue. Wrestlers who have earned medals at the state tournament have their names in red. That is a significantly smaller group of athletes. On an adjacent wall, the elite are recognized. That space is reserved for state champions. They have glassencased pictures, brackets, and, for two of the wrestlers, town signs that were displayed on the outskirts of town for a year. So far, the members of that exclusive club are Dan Hartman (1982 state champion), Cort Lawton (2006), and Jake Peterson (2010). Ethan Cain, a Polo junior, yearns for a piece of that action. He was a state qualifier as a sophomore, but did not come home with any hardware. “My name is stuck in blue, because I didn’t place,” Ethan said. “That kind of drives me. And then there’s a spot open on the state champion wall. I can picture myself being there.” Jacob Cain, Ethan’s older brother and a Polo senior,

is still searching for his first state appearance. He, too, would like to leave his mark in the Marcos’ wrestling room. “I think that’s part of being a wrestler,” Jacob said. “They want to be decorated as one of the best in their program, and that’s what I’m striving to do this year.” Foot and elbow injuries torpedoed Jacob’s freshman and sophomore wrestling seasons, but he was healthy for most of his junior season. He qualified for the Byron Sectional, and advanced to the 195-pound semifinals. There, he ran into Riverdale’s Terry White, and it was not a pleasant experience. White, 25-0 at the time and the eventual state runner-up, slammed Jacob in the first period, and Jacob landed awkwardly on his right knee. A failed shot early in the second period ended up with a hobbled Jacob on his back, and that was that. “When he took me down, that’s when I kind of stopped,” Jacob said. “I couldn’t deal with the pain anymore.” In the wrestleback round, Jacob dropped a 4-3 decision to Oregon’s Tyler Blume, leaving him one step shy of qualifying for state. “I have a constant reminder on my wall in my room,” Jacob said. “There is a newspaper article that says I was one match away and one point away from making it to state.” To improve, Jacob is

Ethan Cain (left) and older brother, Jacob, are looking to make a lasting imprint on the walls of the Polo wrestling room. Ethan want his name painted in red, indicating that he won a state title. Jacob would like to get his in blue by qualifying for state. Photo by Philip Marruffo

working on his mental approach to bouts. He’s trying to be smarter about when to take his shots, and not put himself in position to be taken down as much. Polo coach Justin Zigler has seen improvement in that area. “This year, he’s definitely got that thought process down where he’s wrestling his match,” Zigler said, “and not wrestling his opponent’s match.” Zigler is also important in Ethan Cain’s development as a wrestler. When asked where his strength lies, Ethan cited his work on his feet, and his ability to take opponents down. When asked about weakness, it’s was wrestling

on the bottom. Zigler, who out-weighs the 170-pound Ethan by about 50 pounds and was a former standout grappler at ErieProphetstown, helps in that area during practice. “With me having the extra weight and still being semifast,” Zigler said, “if he can get out from me, he can get out from most anyone.” “It makes the guys that I wrestle seem smaller,” Ethan said of tangling with his coach. Like his brother, Ethan had a less-than-satisfying postseason this past winter. He did place third at the Byron Sectional to earn a state tournament berth, but

Wrestlers had only one match Dec. 13 The Polo-Forreston wrestlers took on AFC and North Boone Dec. 13 and picked up two win during one of the most uneventful meets held.

The only match was the 113 pound weight which saw Polo’s Tim Cholke lose by a decision to an AFC wrestler. All of the other matches were forfeits.

at Champaign, he went 2-2 to finish one spot out of the medal round. In his last match, he was leading Dakota’s Jared Packer before getting tossed and pinned in 2 minutes, 46 seconds. “I was so close to getting a medal,” Ethan said. Advancing to state and doing some damage is on Ethan’s radar. He has a list of goals in his room at home that includes 42 wins this season, to equal the school record set by Lawton in the 2005-06 season; 30 pins; and a state championship. A long-range goal is Lawton’s career win record of 147. Ethan has 75 so far, early in his junior season. “I just need to wrestle a little smarter when I’m out there,” Ethan said. “I have the skills to get there.” Cain also has big plans for football next fall. The juniordominated Marcos won eight

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Christmas Carolers Justine Davis’ music students at Oregon Elementary School made a surprise visit Monday morning to downtown businesses to sing Christmas carols. Here they sing to employees at Ogle County Newspapers.

Chamber Chatter Polo Dollars are available in the Polo Chamber office located in city hall. They are sold in five dollars increments and make great stocking stuffers or paperboy gifts. What is so wonderful about purchasing Polo dollars is they are used the same as money and go back into our local Polo businesses. The Christmas house decorating contest will be Saturday, Dec. 20. Participants just need to turn their outside lights on. Judges from out of town will drive around that evening to view the lights. Judging will be based

on originality, theme of season, lights and color, and tastefulness of the display. Each winner receives Polo Dollars; first place $50, second place $25, third place $10 and three honorable mention winners receive $5 each. A new event in Polo , Table Ministry, is supported by the Polo Community Council of Churches (PCCC). They provide a free community meal once a month. Life enrichment educational opportunities will be offered in conjunction with the meals. This is a free community meal offered to

the general public held on the last Monday of every month. This year’s last meal will be held on Dec. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event will be held at the FUM church on East Dixon Street, but hosted by various Polo community churches. The Polo Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dinner fundraiser at the Polo Room on New Year’s Eve from 7 to 9 p.m. All proceeds for the Chamber will benefit Movies in the Park in 2015. The main entre is a prime rib/parmesan encrusted chicken dinner, with a cost of $35 per person. Tickets need

to be purchased by Dec. 27 and are available at City Hall or the Polo Room. Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center hosts community coffee hour on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them. Polo Public Library is holding the following events: Friday, Dec. 19 – Book Club at Senior Center, “Shepherds Abiding” by Jan Karon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 – Book Club, “An Irish Country Christmas,” by Patrick Taylor

from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays—Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays— exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays—Company P practice at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn. Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation.

Friday, Dec. 19 - Book Club, “Shepherds Abiding” by Jan Karon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1.com to announce a special business celebration. Call Susie at 815-946-3131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

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Oregon rebounded to defeat Mustangs in second meeting By Andy Colbert Reporter After losing by double digits to Morrison at the Thanksgiving Tournament, Oregon took the Mustangs to overtime in the consolation bracket of the Forreston Tourney and nearly pulled off a win. With the game tied 5353 and 12 seconds left, an overthrown inbounds pass by the Hawks gave the ball back to Morrison on an over-andback violation. Kaleb Church of Morrison then drove to the basket and was fouled with 1.4 seconds left. The 6-2 senior calmly converted the free throws and a last second shot by Skylar Short came up short for Oregon. “We miss-timed our screens on the throw in and panicked,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. Still, Virgil was satisfied with the way Oregon played in round 2 against Morrison. “Our effort the last two weeks has really come around. We’re starting to believe in each other,” Virgil said. With Jerrick Orsted and Trevor Otten on the bench with five fouls, the Hawks needed someone to step up late in the game. That player turned out to be

Short. With 21 seconds left in regulation, Short nailed a long-range 3-point shot to pull Oregon within 49-47. Mason Sitzmore made one free throw after being intentionally fouled to give Morrison a 50-47 cushion. With 2.6 seconds left, Short fought off defensive pressure and sank another 3-pointer, this time from at the top of the key to send the game into overtime. “Those threes were absolutely huge,” Virgil said. “You could tell he wanted the ball.” In the extra period, Matt Wasilewski gave Oregon a 52-50 lead on a basket on his third offensive putback. Mitchell Nerhkorn and Anthony Tenboer traded free throws to make it 53-51. Sitzmore tied the game with a basket and Virgil wisely had the Hawks play for the last shot. Unfortunately, that chance evaporated on the inbounds play. Oregon struggled to take the lead away from Morrison for most of the game until late in the third quarter. Jarrett Reynolds, Carson Buck, Orsted and Short combined for seven unanswered points to give the Hawks a 38-33 lead. “Both of us were battling,” Morrison coach Dave Peugh said. “Our kids don’t ever

Oregon’s Jarrett Reynolds has his shot blocked by Newman’s Noah McCarty Saturday. Photo by Chris Johnson

give up and neither do theirs.” Morrison then reeled off nine straight points at the onset of the fourth quarter for a 43-38 lead. Orsted got the Hawks back in it with three baskets, the first coming at the 2:50 mark of the fourth quarter, after the Hawks went scoreless until then. “We felt Jerrick could

score for us,” Virgil said. Otten, the Hawks goto guy was shut out in the second half. He had 16 firsthalf points, but had trouble getting free after that. “Morrison face-guarded him with a little box and one,” Virgil said. “They weren’t going to let him get a shot off.”

The Mustangs, who haven’t had a winning season since 2010, are one of the area surprises with a 6-3 record. But, it hasn’t been without a struggle. “We’re missing two players that played against Oregon earlier,” Peugh said, without going into specifics. “They’re done for the year.

It’s tough. And, it was tough losing a heartbreaker to Milledgeville (58-55) in our first game.” Oregon (2-7) lost to Sterling Newman 47-44 in the first round. Their best hopes are for a 13th place finish with two remaining games on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Byron proved to be a tough team for the Cardinals By Andy Colbert Reporter In the quarterfinals of its own 55th Annual Holiday Tournament, Forreston dug itself into a hole it couldn’t get out of. In a 54-44 loss to Byron, the Cardinals fell behind 19-6 late in the first quarter and 30-14 at halftime. Forreston did close to within six points later in the game, but it was a case of too little, too late. “Overall, it was a good effort, but we came out too slow and it cost us,” first-year coach Travis Ross said. Marcus Edler hit a pair of 3-pointers to get Forreston within range of No. 1 seed Byron (7-2), but Clayton Hoover countered for the Tigers with key points for his team. “We had a defensive breakdown with we were down six and gave up a lay up,” Ross said. “Then, No. 21 (Hoover) hit key baskets

for them at the end of the third and beginning of fourth quarter.” Hoover, with a game-high 18, also had two 3-pointers early in the game to get Byron off to a 9-2 lead. The intense full-court pressure Byron exerted also hurt Forreston. “We play with a lot of energy,” Byron coach Tom Schmidt said. “We took away their shooters.” Even when Forreston did get a shot in the first and second quarters, they seemed to clang off the basket, both from the field and the freethrow line. “Byron makes you play up tempo,” Ross said. “We’ve seen it before, but it’s unusual to see it the whole game.” In the third quarter, Forreston began to chip away at the lead and play more to its potential, outscoring the Tigers 15-10. “In the second half, we got Turn to B2 Forreston’s Nathan Schneiderman puts up a shot Monday night against Byron. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo, Forreston faced off Monday By Andy Colbert Reporter On Saturday at the Polo Tournament, the Polo girls basketball team had a big win over Leland-Earlville and Forreston a big loss against 2A power Byron. Things evened out on Monday when the two teams took to the floor. Abby Peterson came out on fire for Forreston, knocking down three 3-point shots in a row and scoring 11 of the 15 first-quarter points in staking her team to a 47-43 win. Polo never was able to take a lead after that. “She was the difference,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. “It was a typical PoloForreston game. They got us this time, but hopefully next time (January 6 at Forreston) it will be different.” “We really moved the ball Forreston’s Allison Bondele puts up a shot Saturday against Byron. Photo by Chris Turn to B2 Johnson Forreston’s Ethan Groom looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

Chang changed game’s momentum By Andy Colbert Reporter

After Aiden Chang scored 10 straight points to boost Freeport Aquin to a second-quarter lead that they wouldn’t relinquish in a 71-43 blowout win over Polo in the quarterfinals of the Forreston Holiday Tournament, Marco coach Matt Messer wisely called a timeout. “Chang is No. 11. You can’t lose him,” he implored his players. “He’s too good.” The all-state candidate broke a 16-16 tie with a runner at the end of the first quarter and then erupted early in the second for a 2618 lead. The Polo defense, led by Richie Bartnick, did a better job on Chang from that point on, but Micah Stovall took over where Chang left off. The 6-3 bruiser quickly scored a pair of baskets off Chang passes and added four more points to make it a 3622 lead. “If you focus on Aiden, we have a nice supporting cast,” Aquin coach Rich Chang said. The other main cast member was Krisean Coffee, who took charge in the Polo’s Madison Merdian puts up a shot Saturday second half on his way to a Polo’s Dylan Beers goes up for a layup Saturday against Le-Win during the Forreston afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson Turn to B2 tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Lady Cardinals volleyball award Sportsmanship was recognized

The Forreston Lady Cardinals volleyball program was awarded the 2014 Northwest Illinois Volleyball Association’s Sportsmanship Award. Each year, members of the association rate each school’s sportsmanship in the areas of team members, coaches and administration, and fans. The team that most The Forreston High School volleyball program was recently recognized for sportsmanship by the Northwest Illinois consistently demonstrates good Volleyball Association. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Katelyn Schurr, Emily Mateika, Emily Edler, Josie sportsmanship for the entire Pasch, and Abby Peterson. Back row: Coach Lori Wellington, Jessica Anderson, Katie Person, MacKenzie Heinz, season and has a minimum Rebekah Wilken, Zoe Siegmeier, and Courtney Wolf. Photo supplied of 10 evaluations from at least four different officials is

awarded a gym banner. Forreston won all three categories this year and was awarded certificates for each division. A gym banner will be presented to the team and school at a home basketball game to be announced in the future. “The assistant coaches, players, and I would like to thank the student body, parents and fans for their help in supporting good sportsmanship in the 2014 season,” said Coach Lori Wellington. “We are very proud of the accomplishments both on and off the floor.”

Polo had the early lead From A1 game high 17 points. Chang also had 17 and Stovall 16 and what’s makes Aquin even more dangerous is that 6-5 standout Rian Borgmann sat the game out. They’re a great team with great weapons and we didn’t play like we’re capable of,” Messer said. Polo did surprise the Bulldogs 38 seconds into the game with a basket by Max Simmons and a 3-pointer by Matt Handel off a steal for a 5-0 lead, forcing Chang to call a timeout. “We knew everything they were going to do, but needed a reminder what it was,” Chang Polo’s Richie Bartnick and Aquin’s Krisean Coffee battle for a rebound Tuesday in said. “I think we caught theme Forreston. Photo by Alex Paschal

Polo faced Forreston in tournament From A1 well at times against Polo’s zone,” Forreston coach Tim Bukoski said. “Our team had 17 assists, as we had a lot of open looks due to our movement on offense.” It wasn’t all Peterson, either. “Kate Person, Naeva Groenewold and Courtney Wolf made things happen at the wings on defense,” Bukoski said. “They were getting steals and deflections. Also, Emily Edler and Peterson were putting good pressure on the ball so we could get those deflections and steals.” Polo played Forreston even from the second quarter on, outscoring the Lady Cardinals 34-32 the remainder of the game. It was a very balanced attack with KeeLey Meyer with 12 points and Alex Sterenberg and Madison Merdian

adding 11 each. “Every game usually has a different scorer,” Grobe said. “Sterenberg has been busting her tail and giving 110 percent. I never would have said that her freshman year.” Paige Peterson has also made her presence felt in the scoring column as of late, but was held to four points. Jozi Grobe added five points. “Paige has been playing well,” Grobe said. “We really want to get KeeLey scoring more - in the 1618 point range. She’s been taking good shots, there just not falling.” Forreston hopes to end up in the third-place game on Thursday, against perhaps Oregon. They are favored against Leland-Earlville. “This group of girls work extremely hard day and day out,” Bukoski said. “This is a young group who are

just getting better Our best basketball is yet to come . We are starting to gel as a team and understanding our roles. We are also starting to get accustomed to each other offensively and defensively.” Bukoski did have a few recommendations for his team, though. “Our offensive production is not where it should be; we are shooting 18 percent from the field,” he added. “We get the job done defensively but when offensively we don’t make shots, it really looks like our defense isn’t doing the job. But it is our offense.” Bukoski realizes that he has a young team prone to mistakes. The starting lineup only has one senior. “You can’t win many games shooting that percent or turning the ball over, which leads to easy baskets,” Bukoski said. “But this all

comes with experience. Our main contributors are juniors and freshmen. We give up 40 points per game, with 28 of those coming against our defense and 12 points coming off of turnovers leading to lay-ups. We need to play consistent for 32 minutes and keep focused We have proven we can play with the best, but have also proven we can play with the worst.” Polo has five wins this season and hopes to eclipse its previous high of 11 wins in 2012. “I like our intensity,” Grobe said. “Against East Dubuque, we had six points at half. Then we went on a 37-0 run to only lose 50-43.” Lately, the Marco girls have been fighting the flu bug, but are on the rebound. “After we get through this tournament, we should be all right.”

off guard with our energy,” Messer said. Brad Cavanaugh gave Polo its last lead at 14-12 on a nifty 360-degree move by the basket. Brooks Grobe led the Marcos with 10 points and Wyatt Patterson added eight points. With Chang out for a brief period in the third quarter,

Brooks and Brody Grobe had steals for baskets and Tristin Woodin a 3-point free throw on a 9-point Polo run to cut the lead to 51-38. That was as close as the Marcos would come the rest of the way. “Aquin, when their right, they are so efficient,” Messer said.

Turnovers were a factor in the game From B1 the ball to where (high post) we wanted to, which opened up the corners and outside shooting,” Ross said. “We were in the attack mode more in the second half.” Forreston had balanced scoring with Edler and Wyatt Kerchner with 12 points each and Robert DeVries with nine. Nathan Scheiderman with six and Ethan Groom with five points rounded out the scoring.

There was a pronounced difference in turnovers, with Forreston giving the ball back 13 times, to only four for Byron. “That’s difference in the game. That’s nine possessions,” Ross said. Forreston advanced to the quarterfinals with a 65-51 win over River Ridge. “Forreston is strong and athletic. They’ll be a force in the post season,” Schmidt said.”

Polo Activities Activities for Dec. 22 – 27 Tuesday, Dec. 23– no Christmas Break–No activities listed School this Week Wednesday, Dec. 24– no Monday, Dec. 22– F/S activities listed Basketball Tourney in Polo Thursday, Dec. 25—no

activities listed Saturday, Dec. 27– Friday, Dec. 26–Varsity Varsity Basketball Tourney Basketball Tourney at at Eastland—7 p.m. Eastland—11:30 a.m. and Also check for updates on Forreston’s Markus Edler blocks a shot by Byron’s 5:30 p.m. www.athletics2000.com Griffin Thatcher Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

Sports Column It is time for some personal responsibility By Andy Colbert Reporter Recently, the IHSA has come under intense scrutiny by a politician and lawyer. However, their cases lack merit and can be construed as detrimental to society due to their political and litigious nature. First, it was Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) sponsoring a resolution that called for legislative hearings into IHSA operations. Her vindictiveness resulted in the public coming to the defense of the IHSA and asking what business an outfit as poorly managed as the state of Illinois has in meddling IHSA affairs.

The consensus of the levelheaded folk was that instead of questioning how the IHSA operates, the politicians would be better served learning from them. Now, we have a lawyer coming after the IHSA. Acting on behalf of plaintiff Daniel Bukal, attorney Joe Siprut claims that the IHSA’s medical policies are inadequate, specifically in regard to concussions. According to court documents filed in Cook County Court, Bukal has an assortment of problems due to concussions suffered while playing high school football in Illinois. Siprut wants the IHSA to mandate all schools have medical personnel (doctors?) with concussion expertise at all practices. Additionally, the suit asks that any ex-player receive free medical (concussion) monitoring paid for by the

IHSA. Bear in mind, Siprut was a part of the legal team that went after the NCAA in its concussion litigation. Besides creating undue hassles for the IHSA, the claims by LaVia and Siprut look like acts of grandstanding. What Siprut/Bukal are asking for would bankrupt high school football. Who could afford high-priced medical experts to monitor every practice, especially with the lack of school funding provided by the state legislature (i.e. LaVia and pals)? In all fairness, it should be noted that Siprut and his client are not asking the IHSA for personal monetary awards. Still, this lawsuit reeks of a worsening societal ill and that is a lack of personal responsibility. If I choose to play high

school football, it is not up to the IHSA to be responsible for my physical well being. Nor is it the responsibility of my school district or the helmet manufacturer or anyone else. It is up to my parents and myself whether I play football and by doing so, I assume all the risks. However, a substantial percentage of lawyers in the country have created a culture of blaming others for what we perceive has befallen us. Everywhere you turn these days, someone is suing someone else, with lawyers at the forefront. It truly is a national epidemic. The Bukal concussion case is yet another example of this. I’m not questioning whether or not concussions occurred or the extent of them. Maybe they did, but that’s the risk one takes in

being a part of the human race. Daniel Bukal was not forced by the IHSA to play football. Unfortunately, what is happening in our country, in both the private and public sector, is that these lawsuits have unfairly put governments and businesses on the defense, resulting in a culture of fear. Here’s a small example I read the other day in one of my running magazines. A new hiking trail in Brentwood, Tennessee will be closed to runners because it could be hazardous to their health. It’s an absurd claim, but it is based upon the fact the town officials have faced litigation in the past from people who claim they were injured themselves on paved city trails and walkways. The city doesn’t have a grudge against runners,

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but like so many other municipalities, end up making decisions based on fear of litigation rather than faith in the human spirit. This case is one of thousands and thousands, maybe millions that have become commonplace, rendering financial liability, the loss of freedoms and the corrosion of spiritual values.

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Donation made to Oregon Living Organizers and members of OregonVFW Post 8739 presented Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center with a check to support its Christmas programs. The donation has allowed Oregon Living and Rehab, which is home to a number of veterans, to purchase many items to enhance its activities department. The check was delivered by post commander Lee Ossmann.

“It’s wonderful,” said Dana Payton, the facility’s regional administrator. “We are so grateful to be a part of such a giving community.” Dalton Hermes and Carlton Fruin of the Oregon School District’s Eagle Volunteer Program attended the presentation. They participated in the selection of items that were Oregon VFW Commander Lee Ossmann presents a purchased with the donated Dalton Hermes and Carlton Fruin of the Oregon School check to Dana Payton, regional administrator of the funds. Items will be used by District’s Eagle Volunteer Program attended the check Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. presentation. the veterans at the facility.

Four bars cited for serving minors Four Ogle County businesses were cited last month for selling alcohol to underage persons. The violations were committed during compliance checks conducted Nov. 20 by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) and Secretary of State Police. The businesses selling alcohol to persons under the age of 21 were Rumors, 114 N. Main St., Leaf River; Mimmo’s Pizza, 111 Main St., Forreston; The Pepper Mill, 10 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris; and Maggie’s Idle

Hour, 115 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. Ten other Ogle County businesses were also checked and found to be in compliance with the law. Teams comprised of ILCC agents, local law enforcement officials, and volunteers from high schools and colleges randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars in communities around the state to check for ongoing compliance with state laws mandating that no liquor is sold to minors under the age of 21.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Dec. 8 Justin S. Anders, 38, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to theft (over $500). Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John Redington sentenced him to two years in the Department of Corrections, and one year mandatory supervised release. Nicholas Schleicher, 31, DeKalb, aggravated battery (2 counts), attempted disarming a peace officer, pre-trial conference Jan. 1. Jordan Markle, 21, Mt. Morris, unlawful possession of a motor vehicle, jury status

call Dec. 22. Mason Forest, 23, Rochelle, burglary (3 counts), failed to appear; arrest warrant issued $10,000 (10 percent), bond forfeiture Jan. 30. Earl Kittle, 50, Creston, aggravated DUI (2 counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Rachel Deiter, 19, Machesney Park, concealing or aiding a fugitive, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Ashley Jones, 23, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cocaine, pretrial conference Jan. 12. Tiffany Gardner, 23, DeKalb, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. April Miskell, 21, Mt. Morris, residential burglary,

pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Michael Lunde, 48, Rockton, aggravated DUI (2 counts), driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Britany Goike, 23, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Bradley Blake, 56, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Rita Kuske, 73, Chana, criminal neglect to an elderly person, pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Blake Cullen, 24, Dixon, burglary (2 counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Mitchell Jacobson, 27, DeKalb, residential burglary,

pre-trial conference Jan. 12. David Vasquez, 41, DeKalb, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Cecil Sexton, 25, Rockford, burglary, pre-trial conference Jan.12. Aadi Patel, 36, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver, pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Anthony Stevens, 20, Freeport, burglary (5 counts), jury status call Jan. 26. Anthonoy McMinn, 49, Rochelle, driving while license revoked/ unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Travis Echelbarger, 24, Turn to B4

(Nov. 21, 2014), $120. Joseph A. Lanou Leger, 27, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 8, 2014 (Nov. 11, 2014), $120. Dalton J. Comer, 16, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 11, 2014), $175. Ashley M. Williams, 20, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 20, 2014), $120. Bailey M. Houser, 17, Byron, obstruction of driver’s view, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 20, 2014), $120. Jessica A. Peck, 32, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 8, 2014 (Nov. 25, 2014), $175. Andrew J. Roger, 36, Oregon, use of electronic

communication device, Dec. 10, 2014 (Dec. 6, 2014), $120. Karl J. Prerost, 17, Polo, driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2014 (Dec. 3, 2014), $120. Erin E. Wierschke, 26, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2014 (Oct. 21, 2014), $175. Trent R. Eisfeller, 24, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2014 (Nov. 21, 2014), $160. Timothy M. Hall, Jr., 19, Oregon, driving under the influence of drugs, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, mufflers, and obstruction of driver’s view, all charges dismissed; reckless driving, Dec. 8, 2014 (May 25, 2014), $1,651.

Hueramo, 311 N, Woolf Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $73,000. Empire Tax Corp., warranty deed to Rod Kramer, 4.25 acres east of 10944 Ill. 2, Byron, Byron Township, $16,000. Carolyn K. Wagner and Lori K. Ashley, warranty deed to Susan K. Hagerman, 107 W. Fourth St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $47,500. Nichol L. Sutton and Chad R. Sutton, warranty deed to Nickolas J. Williams, 2013 N. Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $122,900. Norman R. Overbey by attorney fact, warranty deed to William Kuehl, 1031 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $31,500. Christine M. Johnson,

warranty deed to Lane M. Garrelts, 400 N. Second St., Kings, White Rock Township, $30,000. Gary G. Arbogast, quit claim deed to Gary G. Arbogast and Pamela Arbogast, 371 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. Michael A. Schweitzer and Amy R. Schweitzer, warranty deed to Durand L. Piggott, 20255 E. Welty Rd., Esmond, Lynnville Township, $151,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Steven A. Lawrence and Patricia L. Lawrence, sheriff’s deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 154 S. Hickory Lane, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $156,854.

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. Ian R. Hart, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 12, 2014 (Oct. 4, 2014), $160. Christopher F. Baker, 24, Chana, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper traffic lane usage, both charges dismissed; driving under the influence of alcohol, Dec. 8, 2014 (March 8, 2014), $3,105.92.

Jeffrey C. Doyle, 48, Kings, driving on revoked license, Dec. 8, 2014 (March 28, 2014), $150. Jacob M. Belter, 22, Stillman Valley, driving on suspended license, Dec. 11, 2014 (July 23, 2014), $150. Peter D. Anderson, 38, Leaf River, driving on suspended license, Dec. 8, 2014 (Sept. 6, 2014), $500. Dalton R. Williams, 23, Byron, driving on suspended license, $150; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, Dec. 8, 2014 (Sept. 24, 2014), both charges dismissed. Samantha Aldridge, 25, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 12, 2014 (Oct. 8, 2014),

$175. Daniel F. Grande, 27, Creston, expired registration, Dec. 11, 2014, Oct. 21, 2014), $120. Timothy J. Graden, 36, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 6, 2014), $175. Peyton B. Glawe, 16, Polo, use of electronic communication device, charge dismissed per state motion; failure to reduce speed, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 7, 2014), $175. Jeremy J. Stienmetz, 33, Oregon, expired registration, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 15, 2014), $120. Teresa L. Jenkins, 53, Mt. Morris, expired registration, Dec. 8, 2014 (Nov. 7, 2014),

$120. Brandon R. McCoy, 29, Stillman Valley, driving 2125 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 7, 2014), $140. Gregory K. Marchini, 41, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014 (Nov. 18, 2014), $120. Breanna M. Liedel, 30, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 8, 2014 (Nov. 9, 2014), $120. Cathy S. Hennessee, 62, Mt. Morris, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 8, 2014 (Nov. 18, 2014), $175. David L. Shuman, 22, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2014

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the Ogle County recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer. Dec. 5 William Block and Sadie Block, warranty deed to Daniel Frantz, 10870 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township, $180,000. Dec. 8 Jeffrey A. Burger and Amy L. Burger, warranty deed to Adam B. Albrecht, 2734 N. Deer Path Circle, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $130,000.

Patrick A. Doan and Kimberly L. Doan, warranty deed to Jaimie M. Swartz and Michael P. Swartz, 2102 Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $126,500. Steve Freels, warranty deed to Dana M. Theiss and Michael S. Theiss, 5496 Brookstone Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $130,000. Dec. 9 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Wayne P. Pelletier and Shirley A. Pelletier, 8973 S. Lynn St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $43,000. Harry P. Charnock and Roxanne Charnock, warranty deed to Mary Lou Feltner, 1133 N. Seventh St., #606, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $125,000. Alan L. Schabacker,

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Hoisington Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $65,000. Annette E. Gross, Anthony J. Gross, Mary A. Duffy, James A. Gross, and James E. Gross, deceased, warranty deed to Gerald E. Sepesy and Lawrence M. Sepesy, 612 S. First St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $59,000. D. Michael Burright, warranty deed to John M. Becker, 213 N. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $115,000. Leroy E. Ewald by attorney fact and Marjorie I. Ewald, quit claim deed to Marjorie I. Ewald, trustee, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit # 602, Rochelle, Flagg Township. Dec. 11 Manuel Martinez, Jr., and Frandces M. Nambo, warranty deed to Billy

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Holidays can be hazardous to the family pets As the festive cheer of the holidays is just around the corner, families and individuals must give extra special attention to hazards in the home that can affect the safety and health of their pets. The holidays can be as much fun for pets as for their families. If pet owners take preventative steps with the following guidelines, they and their pets can have a wonderful holiday season without an emergency visit to the veterinarian. Guests feeding pets food can cause significant illness, especially in larger quantities. Pets may also gain exposure to alcoholic

beverages and ingest more than their share. Anyone with concerns about what a pet ingested, should check with a veterinarian. When guests are visiting, pets should be monitored closely, especially curious dogs. Ingestion of bones from turkey, ham, lamb, etc. can be dangerous. Certain bones, especially those that are small enough, can pass uneventfully through the intestinal tract. However, if a bone is too large or too sharp, significant damage can occur to the intestinal tract and possibly require surgery. If owners know a pet has ingested any bone, they

should call a veterinarian. Toys with small objects can be ingested by both dogs and cats, causing intestinal obstruction, which can require surgery. Early intervention can often prevent surgery if owners know that a pet ate something. Chocolate and baked goods for dogs: some chocolate is tolerable in moderation. Darker chocolate and baking chocolates are more toxic. The degree of toxicity is a function of the amount ingested and the dog’s size. Artificial sweetener containing xylitol, which is often found in candies and baked goods, can be very toxic to dogs. Holiday plants are

beautiful in homes, but no good for pets. Poinsettias are fairly safe, though can cause intestinal irritation. Mistletoe can be toxic and become lifethreatening. Lilies can be extremely toxic and deadly to cats; do not allow exposure. Holly can be toxic, but not typically life-threatening. Call a veterinarian for advice, if a pet ingests any portion of these plants. Christmas trees and decorations can pose many hazards for dogs and cats, including tinsel, garland, and packing Styrofoam can be dangerous if ingested. Ornaments if ingested can cause damage to the stomach and intestines because of

the broken glass fiberglass fragments. A tree falling over can injure pets; trees should be secured. Pine needle ingestion can lead to intestinal irritation, or even an intestinal obstruction. Lights can be dangerous due to electrocution if a pet chews through cords. Ribbons are dangerous if ingested by both dogs and cats. They can cause an intestinal obstruction, and even severe damage to the intestines, which can become life-threatening. Ice melts and anti-freeze can cause damage to the pets’ footpads. Anti-freeze can be toxic at

low levels and can become life threatening very quickly. Ice melts and anti-freeze are available in pet-friendly formulas. Liquid potpourri and burning candles pose a fire risk, as well as risk of injury from the hot liquid. If ingested, liquid potpourri can cause severe ulceration of the mouth and esophagus; early treatment is crucial. As noted by Chicago Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Richard Rossman, “Holidays are a very special time of the year. Please use this information as a resource ensuring your holidays and those of your pet’s are safe and happy.”

Obituaries James A. Daws James A. Daws, 76, Forreston, died on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Spokane, Wash. He was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Freeport to Royce and Harriet Daws. Jim grew up on the family farm outside Forreston. He was a member of the Forreston Fire Department from 1961 to 2006, and was fire chief for 28 of those years. Jim and his brother, Jack, ran Daws Trucking for 16 years. Jim then drove for Kaney

A. Albert Frey Alva Albert “Al” Frey, 77, Western Springs, died on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at LaGrange Adventist Hospital, LaGrange. He was born April 12, 1937 in Spirits Lake, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Roberta Frey. He graduated from Polo Community High School in the Class of 1956. Al married Connie Karrow on June 24, 1961 in Dixon. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for the LaGrange Post Office as a letter carrier for 25 years before retiring. Al was a member of Western Springs Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and volunteered in the church library. Al was also an accomplished

Transport until his retirement. Following retirement from truck driving, Jim worked for Delmar Kampen at Kampen farms outside of Forreston. Survivors include a son, Keith Daws, Waterloo, Wis.; daughter, Mary-Lyn (Keith) Austin, Spokane Wash.; brothers, Jack (Donna) and Jerry (Kristine), Forreston; grandchildren, Lindsey Austin, Spokane Wash., Meghann Austin, East Troy Wis., Jordan Daws, Blanchardville, Wis., and Jared Daws, Oregon Wis.; great-granddaughter, Mikayla carpenter, who demonstrated his considerable skills on projects large and small. He enjoyed helping others whenever he could, creating everything from wood crafts to buildings. He had a talent for fitting woodwork and for making the most efficient use of every space. Al was also devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He is survived by his wife, Connie, Western Springs; two daughters, Sheri (Ben) Barnett, Brookfield, and Marcie (Andrew) Westel, North Riverside; a granddaughter, Ella Westel, North Riverside; a brother, Keith (Sarah) Frey, Columbus Ga.; two sisters-inlaw, Margie (Bill) Ginther, Shipshewana, Ind., and Vinde Wells, Leaf River.

Austin, Spokane Wash.; niece, Tammy; and three nephews, Mark, Jeff, and Brian Daws. He was predeceased by his parents, Royce and Harriet Daws. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Forreston Fire Department building. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial of cremains will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston.

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Kent A. Dearborn Sr., 50, Polo, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. He owned and operated K & M Salvage, Polo. Kent enjoyed spending time with his family and horseback riding. He was born July 21, 1964, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of James F. Dearborn and Beverly (Huber) Ballard. On Dec.20, 1990, in Oregon, he was united in marriage to Florence Kump. Survivors include wife, He was preceded in death Florence; mother, Beverly; by his parents; parents-in-law, daughters, Rose Dearborn, LeRoy and Erma Karrow; five Margaret L. sisters, Bernice Looker, Betty McConaughy Frey, Roberta Frey, Mary Jane Margaret Louise (Peggy) Sylvester, and Sharon Deyo; McConaughy, and three brothers, Lester Cutler (Gertrude) Frey, Melvin Frey, formerly of Polo and Camanche, Iowa, died and Delbert Frey. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Arrangements were completed by Hallowell Rockford. Peggy was born Oct. 23, & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Cremation rites 1924, in Clinton, Iowa, to Kenneth and Erna Cutler. have been accorded. She worked as a secretary A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 at at the Eclipse Company in 11 a.m. at the Western Springs Clinton, Iowa, and for many Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf years worked as a receptionist in her husband’s chiropractic Rd., Western Springs. A graveside service will be clinic in Polo. In 2000, after her held at a later date at Elkhorn (Brick) United Methodist husband’s death, Peggy Church cemetery, rural Polo. moved back to her family In lieu of flowers, memorials home in Camanche, Iowa, and in 2013, she moved to have been established.

Dixon, Breanne Dearborn, Polo; sons, Kent Dearborn Jr. and Michael Dearborn, both of Polo; sisters, Debbie (Pat) Connor, Savanna, Patti Jackson, Dixon, Laurie Kump and Elaine McKee, both of Dixon, Tammy (George Monroe) Dunn, Dixon; brothers, Terry Dearborn, Lanark, LaVern Dearborn,Fulton; grandchildren Aniah, Zander, Aubreanna, Kinleigh Dearborn. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Ron Ballard; and infant granddaughter, Sara Marie Dearborn. A graveside service was an assisted living facility in Rockford. Peggy loved animals and was a life long member of the ASPCA. She was known for her cooking skills and her lavish holiday get-togethers for family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Susan (Dr. Joe) Frost; grandsons, Joe Frost, Jr., DVM, (Martha), Joshua Frost, DVM (Lisa); granddaughters, Megan McKenzie (Jeremy) and Molly Lust (Tommy) and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Robert Cutler; her husband of 55 years, Edwin McConaughy DC; and

held Dec. 13 at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

her son, Mark McConaughy DC. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, Iowa. Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory assisted the family with arrangements.

State’s Attorney From B3 Rochelle, escape (violation of electronic monitoring), arrest warrant issued: $150,000 (10 percent). Edward Spratt, 52, Lindenwood, unlawful delivery of cannabis, pretrial conference Jan. 12. Anthony King, 35, Kings, obstructing justice, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Mark McGinn, 28, LaPorte, Ind., aggravated domestic battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Chris Stanbery, 49, Sycamore, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. David Crocker, 29, Forreston, domestic battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Bradley Bellini, 52, Oregon, obstructing justice/ domestic battery,pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Ignacio Contreras, 24, Rochelle, aggravated DUI (2 counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Joaquin Martinez, 52,

Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Martin Zuniga, 37, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial conference Jan. 12. Veronica Bestler, 24, Lee, possession of methamphetamine/ possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 26. Anthony Kerce, 36, Oregon, aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. John Grenoble, 40, Freeport, theft, jury status call Dec. 22. Nicholas Meinheit, 33, Forreston, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 26. Derek Sage, 29, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 12. Roberto Canela, 40, Romeoville, driving while

license revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Armando Vasquez, 38, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Mary Christensen, 51, Rochelle, aggravated DUI (2 counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Tyler VanKirk, 25, Dixon, unlawful sale of deer meat, jury status call Jan. 26. Adam Watson, 23, Rochelle, unlawful sale of deer meat, jury status call Jan. 26. May Brown, 56, Milwaukee, Wis., retail theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Raymond Brechlin, 49, Rockford, theft (over $500), pre-trial conference Jan. 12. Jamie Pannell, 29, Aurora, driving while license suspended, status Jan. 8. Brian Protz, 52, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing Jan. 7. Leanna Myers, 25,

Pecatonica, theft/forgery, Richard Kobeszko, 58, bond forfeiture Jan. 30. Friendship, Wis., driving while license suspended, Dec. 9 pre-trial conference Feb. 9. Michael Hamas, 47, Leann Osterdock, 43, Rockford, pleaded guilty Tampico, possession of a to resisting or obstructing a controlled substance, prepeace officer and aggravated trial conference Jan. 12. assault, domestic battery, (subsequent offense). Dec. 11 Sentencing hearing Jan. 26. Raymond Mifflin, 71, Rochelle, possession of a Dec. 10 controlled substance, status Kenneth Kirk, 66, Mt. Dec. 17. Morris, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Dec. 12 Ogle County Associate Ralph McCormick, 30, Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Chana, pleaded guilty to one Kauffmann sentenced him count of aggravated criminal to 12 months conditional sexual abuse. discharge and 18 days in the Ogle County Circuit Ogle County Jail. Court Judge Robert Hanson He must pay a $180 sentenced him to seven probation fee, $200 years in the Department domestic violence fine, of Corrections,and four $5 to Crimestoppers, $50 years mandatory supervised to HOPE, and $75 to the release. Violent Crime Victim He must pay restitution of Assistance (VCVA) Fund. $741, sex offender fine of He must also complete $500, sexual assault fine of a domestic violence $200 plus all court costs. intervention program. One count of aggravated

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Sauk Valley Media looks into Nursing Home care Two days after being admitted into Dixon Rehab & Health Care Center on July 28, 2013, a man had a temperature of 100.6 degrees and his breathing was labored. Nurses were notified. The man, a diabetic, had been transferred from a hospital. “I began getting phone calls on him regarding elevated blood sugars,” a nurse practitioner later told a government surveyor, as noted in a report completed on Aug. 13, 2013. “As I see it, [he] was a sick man. He was discharged from the hospital too early. His blood sugars were all over the board. We couldn’t get his blood sugars back under control.” Fifty minutes after his breathing became labored, a nurse noted in his chart that his temperature was 99.2 degrees. The next entry, 40 minutes later: “CNA reported mucous at sides of mouth checked at this time expired also assessed by another nurse ... family notified and coroner called.” Death isn’t an unusual occurrence at a nursing home – in the Sauk Valley or elsewhere. But this death resulted in $48,800 in state and federal fines. A Florida-based watchdog organization that grades state performance in long-term care has given Illinois an “F.” Brian Lee, executive director of Families for Better Care, said about 25 percent of nursing homes in Illinois have had at least one severe deficiency since 2012. But a higher rate for nursing homes in the Sauk Valley area represents a “shockingly poor track record.” Because of that, Sauk Valley Media has taken an in-depth look at local nursing homes. The 6-month investigation has included a review of nearly 4,000 pages of documents and nearly 30 hours of interviews with nursing home administrators, industry experts, watchdog groups, advocacy groups, state and federal government representatives, elected officials, and the family members of nursing home residents. The man who died had a “full code” resuscitation order, which meant nurses should have conducted CPR. But the proper paperwork wasn’t in his chart. About a week after his death, the facility reviewed the code status for all 81 residents

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and found that six others had conflicting orders in their files. In addition, the man, who was admitted on a Friday night, wasn’t given insulin until around 10 a.m. the next day. The facility had failed to follow its own procedures to obtain the insulin from a local pharmacy, which made medications available to the nursing home 24 hours a day. Because of that delay, he was in a hypoglycemic state for 2 days, the report said. This incident, Dixon Rehab’s response, and a review of its records were documented in a report compiled by government surveyors – the people who investigate complaints when they’re made, and who also compile annual reports on each nursing home. Ryan Zank, Dixon Rehab’s administrator, didn’t return requests for an interview. Administrators at five of 20 nursing homes in the Sauk Valley area either declined to be interviewed for this series, or didn’t respond to Sauk Valley Media’s requests for an interview and tour of their facilities. In reviewing more than 3 years of reports on nursing home inspections and complaints, SVM found instances like the one in Dixon, where government inspectors had found immediate jeopardy to residents or noted a facility’s failure or neglect had led to resident harm – levels commonly referred to as severe deficiencies. All of those facilities were cited by state or federal regulators. Some were fined. All are still operational today. Online info not up to date Early on and at various times during the reporting process, SVM was directed to the state’s website for information and public records. The website has a page on each nursing home in the state. Many, though, contained information that, according to the website, hadn’t been updated since Dec. 31, 2006. At the bottom of the Sterling Pavilion staffing page, for example, it read: “In reviewing this table, care must be taken to understand the age of the information. Check with the nursing home for information on current staffing levels.” On the pages for Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation, similar disclaimers are listed for admissions restrictions, level

of care, and payment source. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is an agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services that administers Medicare and works with state governments to administer Medicaid, among other programs. The link on the state’s website for CMS Nursing Home Quality Initiative takes visitors to an error page on the CMS website. According to the state’s Nursing Home Care Act, the state “must make information regarding nursing homes in the state available to the public in electronic form.” It lists 17 items that must be made public, including deficiency-free surveys, enforcement remedies, penalty letters, deficiencies and plans of correction, and enforcement actions and enforcement summaries. On the page titled “Nursing Homes with No Certification Deficiencies,” surveys from 1999 to 2006 are available, but nothing beyond that. There is a surveys page for each nursing home that gives links to all complaintinitiated surveys, follow-up/ revisit surveys, and state licensure surveys. But not all the links work. Life Safety Code surveys are not posted. Families For Better Care releases annual rankings and report cards on nursing homes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 2014, Illinois got an F, the same grade as the year before. Its rank dropped, from 42nd worst in the nation in 2013 to 44th in 2014. Only seven states were ranked lower. According to the organization, nursing home care in Illinois ranks next to last in the Great Lakes region states, which also include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Iowa, while not considered in the same region, also received an F; it’s ranked 46 out of 51. Nursing homes are regulated by government agencies on the state and federal level, including the state Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service, and the federal CMS. Nursing homes are considered by some to be among the most – if not the most – regulated industries in the state. A book of about 800 pages outlines the health and life safety code regulations that nursing homes must

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Violations have been issued About 25 percent of the nursing homes in Illinois have been cited for at least one severe violations since 2012, but in the Sauk Valley, that rate increases to 65 percent. During a review of nearly 4,000 pages of documents – including inspection reports, enforcement letters, and plans of correction – and nearly 30 hours of interviews with nursing home administrators, industry experts, nursing home advocates and family members of nursing home residents, Sauk Valley Media found: • Thirteen of 20 Sauk Valley nursing homes have been cited for at least one severe violation since 2012. The violations led to resident deaths, the development of Stage 4 bedsores, sexual assaults, hospitalization and

broken bones. • More common were violations in preventing low-grade bedsores, infection control, conducting background checks, lift transfers, and unplanned weight loss. The state and federal government take a compliant-centered approach and work with nursing homes to return them to at least “minimal compliance” after violations are cited. • Once monetary fines are imposed for violations, nursing homes can receive a reduction of up to 35 percent by waiving their right to a hearing. Most often, this reduces a $2,200 fine to $1,430. • The state is about 3 months behind in its Medicaid reimbursements, which is a delay nursing home administrators say

is better than what it has been. However, area elected officials expect that delay period to increase. • The majority of direct nursing care for nursing home residents is done by certified nursing assistants, who make between $8.75 and $10.50 an hour. Because of the difficult work, there’s a high rate of turnover among CNAs, nursing home administrators said. • Brian Lee, executive director of Families for Better Care, a Florida-based non-profit nursing home advocacy group, called the state of nursing homes in the Sauk Valley “the worst possible situation that you can have” and said he couldn’t “remember a time when a community, a three-county area, has had such a high rate” of severe violations.

20 nursing homes reviewed The 20 nursing homes reviewed by Sauk Valley Media are in Lee, Whiteside, Ogle and Carroll counties, with the exception of Walnut Manor in Bureau County. The scope was limited to nursing homes receiving Medicare or Medicaid, and excluded assisted-living facilities and facilities for the developmentally disabled, like those operated by Kreider Services. All but two of the 20 facilities fit the general description of a nursing home – a long-term care facility for

elderly residents. Winning Wheels in Prophetstown has a younger population, with an average age in the 40s, and focuses on individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries. Unlike most of the other nursing homes in the series, Winning Wheels residents usually aren’t from the surrounding area. Rock River Gardens in Sterling, formerly Tammerlane Health Care Center, is the other outlier. Like Winning Wheels, it has a younger population, but it is

a mental health facility. Under the general term of nursing home, there are three categories: skilled facility, skilled and nursing facility, and nursing facility. Skilled facilities receive Medicare only. The skilled and nursing facilities have beds for Medicare or Medicaid residents. Nursing facilities receive only Medicaid payments. Most of the nursing homes reviewed by Sauk Valley Media are skilled and nursing facilities.

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Investigation reveals how nursing homes operate From B5 follow. Once a year, survey teams will make their way into nursing homes for inspections. They also investigate every time a complaint is filed. In 2013, the IDPH’s 228 surveyors conducted 4,575 complaint-initiated surveys. How the process works On the morning of June 22, 2011, a Polo Rehab & Health Care Center resident was feeling anxious. It was an observation listed in the nursing notes. Fifteen minutes after that note was written, it was noted that the resident’s skin was “very cyanotic” – tinged blue or purple – and her oxygen level was at 65 percent, according to the complaint survey conducted nearly a month after the incident. The director of nurses entered the room and removed the resident’s tracheostomy tube, then couldn’t replace it. Chest compressions were done until nurses could find a heartbeat. The woman wasn’t breathing. The trach hole was kept open. Her pulse was 55 beats a minute. Staff called 911 and an oxygen mask was put on the resident until the ambulance arrived. Her pulse dropped to 40 to 55 beats a minute, her oxygen level to 48 percent. “The oxygen saturation monitor showed her heart rate dropped to the 40s,” a nurse told government surveyors. “There was no respiratory support provided when the resident quit breathing, except the oxygen by mask.” According to procedures cited by the surveyors, when a resident with a tracheostomy tube has obstructed breathing, nurses are to call the appropriate code and “provide manual resuscitation with a hand-held resuscitation bag or reconnect the patient to the ventilator. Don’t remove the

tracheostomy tube entirely, because this may allow the airway to close completely.” The resident, who was without oxygen for about 10 minutes, also suffered uncontrolled seizures. She died at a nearby hospital 6 days later. When a nursing home is cited for a violation, the facility is sent an enforcement letter from CMS or a notice of violations from IDPH that lists the violation or violations found and, often, proposed penalties. Those can include but are not limited to a monetary penalty, denial of a state or federal payment, or termination from the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Polo Rehab & Health Care Center was cited for two immediate jeopardy violations, which were listed in an enforcement letter from CMS dated Oct. 14, 2011, that noted seven violations – two severe – between May and August. All came from complaint surveys. On June 22, 2011, the same day the resident stopped breathing, IDPH told the nursing home that to avoid the penalties from violations found in surveys from May and June, the facility had to be in substantial compliance by July 9, according to the October 2011 enforcement letter. The survey related to the woman’s death said the “facility neglected to have tracheostomy tube and emergency care policies that include what to do in the event [a tracheostomy tube is removed] and how respiration is to be maintained when this occurs.” CMS fined the facility $30,000 and the $4,300. The state imposed a $25,000 fine. After receiving an enforcement letter or notice of violations, a facility can respond with its plan to correct the violations and eliminate the risk to residents. After such

plans are submitted, proposed penalties are often dropped. The federal government contracts with states to inspect their nursing homes. When surveyors find violations, some are reported to CMS, but usually only those that are considered severe violations, or if a facility can’t get in compliance. The state usually recommends a remedy – a monetary penalty or denial of payment, for example – and CMS can accept that recommendation or change it. But the state also can impose fines, as it did with Polo Rehab & Health Care Center. Gregg Brandush is the branch manager for longterm-care certification and enforcement at the CMS office in Chicago. He said when CMS receives a recommendation for a fine from the state, the staff reviews information contained in the survey, as well as the facility’s history and financial status, to determine a remedy that will most effectively ensure that the facility returns to compliance with all federal regulations. “The purpose of all the available remedies is to ensure that Medicare residents are provided with the care and services they need,” Brandush said in an email. “The means by which we ensure residents receive the care and services they need is by requiring minimal compliance with all program requirements to remain a certified provider.” If the IDPH or CMS decides penalties still are warranted after a nursing home submits a plan of correction, the facility may ask for a hearing to dispute the violations and/or fines. Getting back on track Plans of correction don’t need many specifics. Those reviewed by SVM that were accepted by the state often referred to ensuring compliance with whatever

policy, practice or procedure that wasn’t followed, as well as training or reviewing policies with staff. After its resident’s death, Polo Rehab & Health Care Center submitted a plan of correction that included training on notification of change of resident status; tracheostomy policies and procedures; charting policies and procedures; and advanced directions, including but not limited to CPR. The staff also received more training on respiratory care, and the facility implemented new policies, including requiring a minimum of two employees who are CPR certified be on every shift. An audit was done to ensure the facility met state and federal guidelines for CPR certifications. Those corrections were extensive, compared to others submitted by nursing homes that have been cited for less severe violations. At the bottom of each page of the nursing home’s plan of correction was the following: “This plan of correction is being submitted pursuant to the applicable federal and state regulations. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as an admission that the facility violated any federal or state regulation or failed to follow any applicable standard of care.” Putting violations in context On Sept. 10, 2013, a woman with no bedsores, and no history of bedsores, was admitted to Sterling Pavilion. She was considered at high risk to develop one, though, and 8 months later she was diagnosed with a Stage 4 bedsore – one so deep that muscle and bone were exposed. The nursing home was cited for a Level G violation – considered severe – in an enforcement letter from CMS

dated July 18, 2014. Four other severe violations, from surveys conducted in March, April and May, also were listed in the letter. Sterling Pavilion was facing a $16,000 penalty. A mandatory denial of payment to the nursing home was considered, but the threat was rescinded 21 days after the final survey was done, and a return visit by the IDPH found the nursing home to be in compliance. The home was cited for, among other things, staff failure to ensure that pressurerelieving devices and barrier cream were used, and because staff failed to monitor skin conditions in three of 17 residents. A certified nursing assistant told a surveyor that there was nowhere to document when the staff turned the woman who developed the Stage 4 bedsore, which was supposed to happen every 2 hours. Instead of documenting when it was done, a verbal report was given at the shift change, the CNA said, adding that they turned the woman and other residents on the even hours. On April 23, the woman’s bedsore was measured by a nurse. It was more than an inch wide and about an inch deep. It was tunneling in three different areas, which means that it had channels running from the wound edge to other tissue. Since 2011, Sterling Pavilion has been cited five times, at least once a year, for failures relating to bedsores. The nursing home was fined $11,700 by CMS in 2011 relating to bedsore violations, in addition to the $16,000 in 2014. No records were found for IDPH fines relating to bedsores in 2011 through 2014, although there were state fines for other violations. Rhonda Reed, the nursing home’s administrator, declined SVM’s requests for

an interview and tour of the facility. Sterling Pavilion is far from the only Sauk Valley nursing home that struggles to prevent bedsores, which is among the most common violations cited in the surveys. Nearly all 20 nursing homes, at some point, were cited for that particular problem, although not all were severe or even rose to the level of a fine. Preventing and treating bedsores can be difficult, and they illustrate the fact that there’s a context and a nuance to events that result in a fine or violation that must be considered. In June, Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center was cited for a failure to prevent the development and progression of a bedsore. Dana Payton, its administrator, said that the violation was an isolated incident, and that the state had failed to consider the resident’s refusal of care. In addition, Oregon Living and Rehab is wound-care certified, which means it takes on residents who are more likely to develop bedsores. Bedsores in general are more common among nursing home residents, whose skin is thin and fragile because it doesn’t have the fat and tissue that younger people do to hold it in place, Payton noted. She also pointed to another example of when context was needed to accurately reflect what could have led to a violation: Payton’s nursing home once admitted a resident with a Stage 4 bedsore that took 4 years to heal. In the meantime, though, after only 3 months in the nursing home, it was a bedsore for which the facility could have been cited. “Sometimes it’s a matter of the client and situation, and it’s unpreventable,” Payton said. “You do everything you can to prevent it.”

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where an unknown vehicle struck a 2011 Ford while it was parked in the 310 block of Lover’s Lane in the Oregon Police Chief Darin parking lot. Anyone who may have any DeHaan reports the following activity for Dec. 8 through information regarding this incident, please contact the Dec. 14. Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162. Dec. 8 Samantha L. Kann, 40, Dec. 10 Byron, was issued The Oregon Police a citation at 3:40 p.m. for improper lane usage – wrong Department way on one way street. This investigated a two-vehicle violation occurred in the 1100 traffic crash at 10:25 a.m. in the Snyder Pharmacy block of Jefferson Street. The Oregon Police parking lot located at 201 N. Department is investigating a 4th Street involving a 2002 hit and run traffic crash that Cadillac driven by Richard occurred between the hours W. Wiesner, 45, Oregon, of 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m., and a 2006 Chevy driven

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by Diane G. Simpson, 67, Oregon. No citations were issued. Michelle A. Castellucio, 38, Yorkville, was issued a citation at 7:52 p.m., for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended. This violation occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington Street. Dec. 13 Cheryl A. Schwalm, 52, Rockford, was issued a citation at 7:10 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 4th Street. Anthony M. Buffa, 23, Oregon, was issued a citation

General calls for service of 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., where an unknown vehicle through dispatch during struck a 2013 Toyota while it the week of Dec. 8-14 Checking a Subject/ was parked in the 800 block Vehicle......................... 6 of Jackson Street. Citizen Complaints ...... 5 Anyone who may have any Animal Complaints ..... 2 information regarding this Citizen Assist / incident, please contact the Civil Problem .............. 2 Dec. 14 Oregon Police Department at Disturbance.................. 1 Oregon Police responded to 815-732-2162. Domestic...................... 2 a disturbance call at 1:39 p.m. Ambulance Assist ........ 2 at an apartment located at 408 Seven verbal/written Fire Dept. Assist .......... 1 W. Washington, resulting warnings were issued from Building/ in the arrest of Audrey L. Dec. 8-14. Vehicle Lockouts......... 1 Garcia, age 53, Oregon, for Alarm Response/ aggravated assault. Garcia Please note: Any arrests Open Door or Window 1 was transported to the Ogle listed are merely accusations Lockout – vehicle/ County jail. and the defendant is presumed building........................ 5 The Oregon Police innocent unless proven guilty 911 Hang-ups/ Department is investigating a in a court of law. Open phone lines ......... 1 hit and run traffic crash that Traffic Stops ................ 10 occurred between the hours at 7:31 p.m. for passing a school bus while loading or unloading students. This violation occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m., in the 200 block of S. 10th Street on 12/10/14.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff warrant for driving while Brian VanVickle reports the under the influence of drugs. following activity. His bond was set at $5,000 pending a Dec. 12 court Dec. 9 appearance. Frank Nasco, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for Dec. 12 not having a driver’s license. Deputies responded to a He posted 10% of a $2,000 report of a disabled vehicle (10%) bond and is scheduled in the 2,000 block of N. Ill. to appear in court on Jan. 2. 2. Upon their arrival it was discovered that the driver Dec. 11 of the vehicle, Sontierra Destiny Rowell, 21, Johnson, 23, Rockford, Byron, was arrested for was driving on suspended failure to appear. Rowell driver’s license. Johnson was released on a $1,000 was taken into custody recognizance bond and is and released on an I-bond scheduled to appear in court at the scene due to minor on Jan. 26. children being in the vehicle James Wetzell, 41, with her. Johnson is Chadwick, was arrested scheduled to appear in court on a petition to revoke on Jan. 14. warrant. Wetzell posted 10% Samantha Guerrero, of a $50,000 bond and is 24, was arrested at the scheduled to appear in court Melrose Park Police on Dec. 19. Department on an Michael Bear, 22, outstanding Ogle County Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for possession of

Dec. 14 drug equipment. She was under the influence of drugs. alcohol. At 5:47 p.m., deputies Nou was transported to the unable to post 10% of a Countryman posted $80 $3,000 bond and remained conducted a traffic stop in Ogle County Jail where she and is scheduled to appear in in custody pending a Dec. 15 the 1000 block of N. Ill. was held in lieu of bond. court on Dec. 29 at 9 a.m. 251 on a gray Ford F150 for court appearance. Caly W Jiles, 32, Mt. improper lightning. After a Dec. 15 Morris, was arrested for short investigation, Jorge E. Dec. 13 Anthony J. Blade, 21, failure to appear for battery. At approximately 10:29 Chang, 37, Rockford, was Machesney Park, was Jiles posted $150 and is p.m., deputies initiated a placed under arrest for no arrested for failure to appear scheduled to appear in court traffic stop in the 11000 valid driver’s license. Jesus for uninsured motor vehicle. on Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. block of N. Ill. 2. Pursuant Gonzalez, 25 Rockford, Blade was released on a Matthew B. Lesher, 35, to an investigation, Devin, J. was also placed under arrest recognizance bond and is Byron, was arrested on a Armstrong, 24, South Beloit, on an outstanding Boone scheduled to appear in court conservation warrant. was arrested for driving County warrant. Both were on Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. Lesher posted the $2,000 transported to the Ogle while license suspended. Justin Cook, 30, Byron, 10% bond and is scheduled At 4:45 p.m., deputies County Jail where they were was arrested for registration to appear in court on Jan. 9 responded to the 8000 held in lieu of bond. expiration. Cook posted the at 9 a.m. At 8:47 p.m., deputies $2,000 10% bond and is block S. Daysville Road Dewayne E. Whelan, 46, in regards to a domestic assisted a motorist in scheduled to appear in court Loves Park, was arrested for disturbance involving a the area of Ill. 251 and on Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. failure to appear. Whelan hand gun. Upon arrival and Bethel Road. After a short Amanda Countryman, was released on a $1,000 following an investigation, investigation, Beth Ann Nou, 24, Dixon, was arrested for recognizance bond and is Doug Simpson, 28, of rural 55, Fennville, Mich., was failure to appear for driving scheduled to appear in court Franklin Grove, was arrested arrested for driving while under the influence of on Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Simpson was transported to the Ogle Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS SKIPTON MCKENZIE A/K/A SKIPTON T. MCKENZIE; KRISTIE A. MCKENZIE A/K/A KRISTIE MCKENZIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 196 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 10, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 12-06-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $309,677.29. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1315886 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-8 PLAINTIFF VS STEVE H CLINE AKA STEVEN H CLINE AKA STEVEN CLINE; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 54 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 19, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 18-16-10-127-001 1610127001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $338,748.77. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1403170 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff,

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DEANNA M. COLLINS AKA DEANNA COLLINS; SCOTT MYERS AKA SCOT MYERS; OGLE CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; VILLAGE OF DAVIS JUNCTION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEANNA M. COLLINS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SCOTT MYERS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 169 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1102 Burlington Way, Davis Junction, IL 61020. P.I.N. 11-27-208-008. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-3850. Dec. 18, 25, 2014 & Jan. 1, 2015

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W08-0648 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-12; Plaintiff, VS. Gonzalo Ramos, Jr.; Bobbie S. Ramos; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Defendants. 08 CH 175 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Michael R. Harn, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Sheriff of Olge County, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 321 Winter Rose Circle, Davis Junction, IL 61020 PIN: 11-22-330-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W08-0648. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W08-0648 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Dec. 18, 25, Jan. 1, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. DARCI R. KARPER; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ, INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOA; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 408 W. 1st Street Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 408 W. 1st Street, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 P.I.N.: 08-27-178-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $78,472.13 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9895. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9895

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And which mortgages were made by William R. Gallegos aka William Gallegos and Tracey R. Gallegos aka Tracey Gallegos, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of National City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated July 14, 2006 and recorded as Document No.0608099, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNGENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD ERS, CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the January 5, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz - 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1884 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-7; Plaintiff, vs. TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 104 IN THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, LACROSSE SECTION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FILE A OF PLATS PAGE 4 AS DOCUMENT NO. 434085, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 200 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, IL61021. P.I.N. 22-08-478-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-8 PLAINTIFF VS STEVE H CLINE AKA STEVEN H CLINE AKA STEVEN CLINE; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 54 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 19, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 7, IN RAIL ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 144 AS DOCUMENT NO. 58520A, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-16-10-127-001 1610127001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $338,748.77. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1403170 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

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Notice is given of the death of Victor Bradley of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 10, 2014, to JULIE ANN GLENN, 920 University Street, Dixon, Illinois, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the Estate is Donald L. Shriver of the Law Offices of SHRIVER, O'NEILL & THOMPSON, 515 North Court Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61103-6807. Claims against the Estate may be filed on or before June 18, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk- Probate Division at the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, SUITE 300, OREGON, ILLINOIS, 61061, or with the Estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the Estate legal representative and to the attorney for the Estate within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: December 9, 2014 JULIE ANN GLENN, Independent Executor DONALD L. SHRIVER (ARDC #2593815) Law Offices of SHRIVER, O'NEILL & THOMPSON Attorneys for Estate 515 North Court Street Rockford, Illinois 61103-6807 Tele: (815) 963-4895 Dec. 18, 25, 2014 Jan. 1, 2015

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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W08-0648 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-12; Plaintiff, VS. Gonzalo Ramos, Jr.; Bobbie S. Ramos; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Defendants. 08 CH 175 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Michael R. Harn, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Sheriff of Olge County, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT FOUR HUNDRED ONE (401) AS DESIGNATED UPON FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 10, PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 83 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 321 Winter Rose Circle, Davis Junction, IL 61020 PIN: 11-22-330-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W08-0648. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W08-0648 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Dec. 18, 25, Jan. 1, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WILDLIFE ESTATES UNIT TWO SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-3743 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. DARCI R. KARPER; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ, INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOA; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 408 W. 1st Street Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN SUNSET HILL ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 24, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 408 W. 1st Street, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 P.I.N.: 08-27-178-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $78,472.13 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9895. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9895

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS SKIPTON MCKENZIE A/K/A SKIPTON T. MCKENZIE; KRISTIE A. MCKENZIE A/K/A KRISTIE MCKENZIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 196 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 10, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTH LINE) EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 (SAID NORTH LINE HEREIN DESIGNATED NORTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST) AND RUNNING THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND THIRTEEN HUNDREDTHS FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC WAY DESIGNATED KILBUCK ROAD (COUNTY HIGHWAY 15): THENCE SOUTH 7 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND SIXTYOUR HUNDREDTHS FEET THENCE WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY-NINE AND SEVEN TENTHS FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, SAID POINT BEING ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDR ED NINETY-SEVEN AND FOUR TENTHS FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE) SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND FOUR TENTHS FEET TO A POINT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID WEST LINE) SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO FEET THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 12-06-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $309,677.29. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1315886 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

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