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Tournament Win The Cardinals picked up a win Monday over Dakota during a holiday tournament. B1

Recognition

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The Ogle County Fair Board named a volunteer of the year. B1

Families are encouraged to volunteer together throughout the year. B3

Young engineers learn by creating small robots By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

Night and Day A snowstorm came through Ogle County for the second consecutive weekend. Above, A blanket of snow rests on the leaves of a holly plant Monday morning following the weekend snowstorm that left parts of Ogle County with more than 8 inches of snow. Below, The Ogle County Highway Department was out Saturday evening plowing snow at the start of the weekend storm. Photos by Chris Johnson

The students at Forreston Junior High build robots, and teacher Robert Wagner is amazed at what he sees. It’s natural to feel like students get to do more fun and engaging activities than the previous generations, but FJH students have taken it to a whole new level by building multiple fullyoperational robots. According to Wagner, the whole thing started in the Science Department meetings. Through Superintendent Sheri Smith, the group became familiar with Project Lead The Way. PLTW is an organization that employs unique, handson teaching methods to help students develop knowledge and skills to help them thrive in today’s world. The program also provides teachers with special training and resources to help better engage students. The staff became especially interested in the VEX robotics program. Starting this year, Wagner’s earth science class transformed into the

Ashton Schramm and Jordan Neuschwander display their Michael Jordan “Slam Dunk” pull toy, built in Robert Wagner’s class. Photo supplied

“Automation and Robotics” class, and traditional paper tests were replaced with grades given for building and engineering ingenuity. “I work in the high school, and by the time I walk to my room to teach the automation course, the kids are already engaged and working on their projects - without me having to be there and direct them,” said Wagner. The program has also shifted the teaching model a bit; Wagner claims he helps show the students the basic steps, but they then take off on their own. This model is also reflected in the VEX robotic sets themselves;

while technically a kit, they come with no instructions or building suggestions. Creativity and engineering perspective are the only maps. Students begin with designing on paper, and then testing those designs through building. Any problems along the way are redesigned until successful. “It’s so much fun to watch them; they’re engineers,” said Wagner. Once the robots are built, Wagner loads the program into the VEX computer module, allowing it to become responsive to Turn to A3

It’s time to file petitions to get on the April ballot By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Candidates running for office in the April 4 Consolidated Election have just a few days to get their petitions filed. The filing period for signed petitions and the related paperwork started Dec. 12 and runs through

Monday, Dec. 19. Offices on the April ballot include cities and villages, fire protection districts, forest preserve districts, public library districts, multi-township assessor, park districts, school districts, community college districts, and townships. The election is nonpartisan, which means

candidates do not declare an affiliation with a political party. The completed petitions must contain a specified number of signatures of registered voters residing in the area the elected office in question serves. The number of signatures needed is based on how many people voted in the previous election.

County worked hard to clear snow New reporter has a Salt supplies should be good for the season By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Highway Department was wellprepared for the one-two wintry punch that came in early December. A storm on Dec. 4 dropped six to eight inches of wet snow on the county and was followed less than a week later by another snowstorm that began in the mid-afternoon of Dec. 10 and continued for the next 28 hours. County engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said he has stored plenty of salt in readiness

for whatever Mother Nature deals out. “We started the season with two full bins, so we were ready,” he said. “The last two weekends have made a dent in it, but we are prepared to order more as we need it.” He said he was thankful, however, that the most recent snowfall proved to be less than the 10 to 15 inches predicted. The snowfall Dec. 10-11 varied across the county, with eight inches in the north, diminishing to the south. “We had more issues with blowing snow in the southwest part of the county,” Ciesiel said. The storms coming on the weekend have posed a challenge for snowplow drivers. “They’ve already worked

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“We started the season with two full bins, so we were ready,” — County engineer Jeremy Ciesiel all week, and then they get called in again,” he said. “It can be a long week for the guys. These storms have been coming every six and a half to seven days,” The county is responsible for plowing 270 miles of roads with 11 snowplows, two graders, and 13 drivers to man them. Last weekend Ciesiel said they went out Saturday afternoon and evening to treat the roads and clear the snow that began falling around 2:30 p.m. They returned to do it all over again early Sunday

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morning, then Sunday afternoon, and finally early Monday morning. “We try not to go more than 12 hours at a time,” Ciesiel said. “But sometimes we have to do 12 to 14-hour shifts.” Based on the weather forecast, the crew is planning on another weekend on the roads. Forecasts on Tuesday called for another storm with snow and possibly freezing rain to begin Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday. The amount of precipitation and exact track of the storm have not yet been determined.

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passion for writing By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A love of writing and the desire for truth brought a Polo man into journalism. Zach Arbogast, 30, has been a reporter for Ogle County Newspapers since Oct. 3, covering events, meetings, writing features, and taking photos for the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Polo Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal. He also writes for Sauk Valley Media. Arbogast was born in Naperville and grew up in

Joliet and Lyons. He and his wife Clea moved to Polo a year and a half Zach ago. Arbogast “I’ve loved to write all my life,” he said. His career has included working for a professional wrestling news site and a video game news site, and most recently as a broadcast journalist for Dixon radio station WIXN. Arbogast said he has Turn to A3

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FABA accepting new members

Students of the Month

Forreston Area Business Association (FABA) is accepting new members for 2017. Membership is open to all businesses in the Forreston area.

German Valley Grade School recently recognized its November Students of the Month. Pictured are: Luke Miller, Brynn Gill, Chloe Baes, Molly Boyer. Photo Supplied

The cost of dues to new members and renewing members is $50 per year. Dues paid by Jan. 15, 2017 entitles the member’s name to be entered in a drawing to receive a free membership the

following year. Dues may be sent to FABA, P.O. Box 13, Forreston, IL 61030. For more information, call Gene Green at 815-938-2000 or email to clrjd@frontier.com.

Community invited to brunch The annual Christmas Morning Brunch will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith

Lutheran Church, Forreston. The public is invited to attend. Come for food and fellowship.

Spread the word about this free will offering meal. The proceeds will go to the food pantry in Forreston.

Candlelight service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church Pictured are: Mason Breit, Natalie Bradbury, Karissa Shurtleff, Conner Politsch, Gavin Barbee. Photo supplied

The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris will host its annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. The program will feature a variety of musical expressions as well as drama.

The service will conclude with a candle-lighting ceremony. A cake and coffee fellowship will follow. The community is invited to attend this special service.

EFCMM is located at the corner of Front Street and Seminary Avenue in Mt. Morris. For more information, log onto the website at www. efcmm.org.

Enjoy Brunch with Santa The Mt. Morris Moose Family Center will hold Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.

Enjoy brunch along with the Mooseheart kids and some bingo with prizes for kids. For more information call 815-734-4161.

Early deadlines set for holidays Early deadlines will be in effect for the Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 editions of the Forreston Journal. For the Dec. 27 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. The office will close for Christmas on Friday, Jan. 23 at noon, and all day on

Pictured are: Evan Ricks, Scarlet Letcher, Adalyn Bocker, Kasen Bocker. Photo supplied

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Forreston Grade School Monday–beef stew with mixed vegetables, applesauce, cinnamon roll Tuesday–mini corn dogs, sweet Tator Tots, pears, string cheese Wednesday–ham & cheese with whole grain bun, potato chips, fresh fruit Junior & Senior

High School Monday–tacos, corn, lettuce & cheese, pears Tuesday–corn dogs, fries, pineapple Wednesday–pizza, tossed salad, pears Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals.

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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., Shaw Media. 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, Dixon.

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The Forreston Journal is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells Advertising Sales: Luke Eisenberg Lori Walker Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert

The Forreston Journal (USPS No. 205-520) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co. Subscription rates are $39.00 in Ogle County and $52.00 a year elsewhere in U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Forreston, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Forreston Journal, P.O. Box 237, Forreston, IL 61030. Phone: 815-732-6166, Ext. 5306

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Students create robots From A1 controller commands. He hopes in future classes, once the entire process is more familiar, they can start teaching the students to write their own programs as well. Last week, the project become race cars, and once again, students were turned

loose to their own designs after the initial project announcement. By Friday, some of the students had already completed their race cars. “You really see all the steps of the engineering process through these students,” Wagner said proudly. “The ones who finished their cars first have

already begun testing them, and you see them changing out parts to optimize speed.” All eight groups of students raced their cars on Wednesday morning. Wagner is already looking forward to teaching the course again during the fourth quarter, where he expects steady improvements in the class.

Arbogast is ready to report From A1 always been interested in newspaper reporting. “I’m very frustrated when people don’t research the truth,” he said. “I want people to be educated and informed on the issues. I want to be one

of the people who help the public to be more informed.” Arbogast is involved in two local community theater groups, the Polo Area Community Theater (PACT) and the Performing Arts Guild (PAG).

His hobbies are video games and cooking. He also has his own voiceover business. Arbogast can be reached at 815-732-6166 ext 5904 or at zarbogast@oglecounty news. com.

Students of the Month Forreston Grade School recently recognized its November Students of the Month. Pictured with Principal Jonathan Schneiderman, left to right, in the front row are: Lola Rose, Mason Wilson, Bradley Briarton, Brooklyn Coffman, Erica Tryggestad. Middle row: Austin Collis, Caroline Bawinkel, Kiera Ditto, Brady Gill. Back row: Zach Pierson, Hailey Haefner, Tiffany Deen, Jenna Greenfield, Elizabeth Shenberger, Kira Harvancik, Conrad Krigbaum, Grace Kaiser, Brendan Greenfield. Photo supplied

Polo Cub Scouts hold meeting with Polo mayor By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Polo Mayor Doug Knapp was at a brief loss for words last week when his “city council” voted down his list of appointments for the coming year. He recovered quickly, however, and did the only sensible thing. He tabled the matter. Fortunately, the vote wasn’t binding and his tableful of youthful “aldermen” were seated unofficially. The six alderman seats

were temporarily filled Dec. 7 by Polo Cub Scouts there to learn about local government. The Arrow of Light Den, whose leader is Ginger Albano, attended the specially scheduled meeting as part of earning their citizenship badges. The first six scouts to arrive were seated as “aldermen,” and got handson experience at running the city while other members of the den, leaders, and parents watched. The meeting got off to a good start with Knapp and City Clerk Susie

Corbitt explaining how city government works. Each “alderman” got an agenda and a packet complete with information about the issues being decided that night. All went smoothly — at first — with Dawson Drexler making a motion to approve the minutes with a second by Nathaniel Yingling. Everyone voted yes to that. The six also nodded their approval to allowing the Polo Chamber of Commerce to use Louise Quick Park for the annual Christmas tree lighting and arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

It was apparent that Knapp had been lulled into believing the business at hand was going well. That was until he introduced his list of committee assignments and appointments for 2017. Riley Wooden made the motion and Nathaniel seconded it — so far, so good. But when Corbitt called the roll, Jonathon Mummert

— the first to vote — said no. Two yeses came from Gage Lagee and Ben Ryan, but then Riley, Nathaniel, and Dawson each in turn followed Jonathon’s lead. Other motions, especially the one to adjourn, passed without opposition, especially after Corbitt announced that cookies would be served after the meeting.

The scouts has mixed reactions as to whether or no they might like to serve as an alderman once they’re old enough. Dawson declared the whole thing “too much work,” while Riley said “maybe” with a wide grin. Knapp tried to find out why he got the turn-down on his appointments, but got only a shrug and a smile from Jonathon.

Polo Cub Scouts Dawson Drexler, Nathaniel Yingling, and Riley Wooden acted as aldermen Dec. 7 at a mock city council meeting. The scouts attended the meeting as part of earning their citizenship badge. Photo by Vinde Wells

Polo Cub Scouts Ben Ryan, Gage Lagee, and Jonathan Mummert acted as aldermen Dec. 7 at a mock city council meeting. The scouts attended the meeting as part of earning their citizenship badge. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Cub Scouts and city officials listen Dec. 7 as Polo Mayor Doug Knapp explains a motion at a mock city council meeting. The Cub Scouts attended the meeting and some acted as aldermen as part of earning their citizenship badge. Pictured left to right are: Riley Wooden, city clerk Susie Corbitt, Knapp, city attorney Tom Suits, Ben Ryan, and Gage Lagee. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Ebens presented 4-H scholarship

Mongan honored by Farm Bureau An Oregon teen was among those honored when the Youth Education Committee of the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliates awarded 10 Illinois 4-H members with its Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism Award at a ceremony held Nov. 19 in Champaign. Abigail Mongan, 18, the daughter of Jean and Dan Mongan, Oregon, was one of the award winners. She is in her 11th year of 4-H and is a member of the Carefree 4-H Club. She mentors youth in the rabbit project and uses her skill in the clothing project in service to the Serenity Hospice and Home in Ogle County. In addition to the award, the winners participate in an

elite leadership training with members of Illinois FFA. Other winners included Jackie Beck of Shelby County, Drew Groezinger of JoDaviess County, Justene Jennings of DeKalb County, Shelby Ledbetter of Rock Island County, Jordan McLane of JoDaviess County, Rachel Miller of Franklin County, Julia Taraszewski of Macon County, Brandi Welch of Mercer County, and Courtney Wiedenmann of Mercer County. Presenting the scholarships on behalf of the Illinois Farm Bureau was Jenny Webb, membership and program specialist. In addition to her work in Farm Bureau, Jenny is a McLean County 4-H alumna where she showed paint horses.

Abigail Mongan, 18, a member of Carefree 4-H Club, was honored with a Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism Award. Photo supplied

An Oregon 4-H Club member was one of nine teens who were awarded $1,000 scholarships based on their achievements in the Illinois 4-H program. Jacob Ebens, 19, was one of the scholarship winners. He is the son of Julie and Joe Ebens, Oregon, and has completed 10 years of 4-H as a member of the Carefree 4-H Club and the Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors. The Illinois 4-H Foundation presented the Legacy of Leadership scholarships to 4-H members who have demonstrated and maintained a high standard of 4-H excellence and mastery during their membership tenure. The scholarships were presented in a ceremony held Nov. 19 in

Champaign. Other winners included Alyssa Zimmer of Logan County, Courtney Wiedenmann of Mercer County, Jillian Parrent of McLean County, Shelby Ledbetter of Rock Island County, Justene Jennings of DeKalb County, Wade Hutchens of Franklin County, Drew Groezinger of JoDaviess County, and Lauren Robison of Bond County. “Through their words and actions, the 4-H members honored with the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship have taken their personal leadership skills to the next level by elevating others around them,” said Debra Stocker, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist.

PCHS grad is new director at the University of Idaho

State Scholars Several Stillman Valley High School seniors were recently named Illinois State Scholars. Pictured left to right in the back row are: Caden Wiehle, Connor Duffy, Braeton McKenzie, Micah Ludin, Francesca Rzasa, Jonathan Dietz, Madilyn Lantz, and Ezekiel Bussan. Front row: Grace Timm, Dalton Engelkes, Anna Rose, Maris Daleo, Anna Hess, Emma Wise, and Jaron Johnson. Photo supplied

Dr. Mark McGuire, formerly of Polo and now of Moscow, Idaho, has been selected as the director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station and associate dean of research in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. In announcing McGuire’s appointment, the Dean of the College of Agriculture said, “Mark brings a stellar record of accomplishment in teaching, research, outreach and administration to the position, and he has a strong record of engagement with our research and extension centers.” “The Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station was founded in 1892. ... The station provides

office, laboratory and field space for some 400 staff and faculty members who work on agricultural and environmental issues at nine research and extension centers across Idaho.” McGuire, the son of Craig and Julie McGuire of rural Mt. Morris, graduated from Polo Community High School in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and graduate degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He also was named a Fulbright Scholar in 2013, teaching for a semester at the University of Uppsala in Uppsala, Sweden.

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Students celebrated their achievements with friends and families at the commencement ceremonies on May 14. Chloe Gale An Oregon native is among the six Augustana College students are featured this year in the ninth annual College Invitational at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa. Their work can be viewed through Jan. 7. Chloe Gale is one of the students featured.

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The exhibition contains about 60 works of art by students from eight Quad City area colleges and universities. Art professors from each of the colleges were tasked with selecting the top works from their school to provide the framework for this year’s exhibition. In the selected works, a variety of techniques are used including ink, collage, stoneware clay, etching, digital illustration, watercolor, silkscreen and

found materials. Thanks to a sponsorship from Barbara Leidenfrost in memory of her husband, Oscar, the Figge awarded cash prizes for first, second, and third-place winners. Winners were selected by a panel of judges comprised of local artists. Gale won a third-place winner for “Holly,” an oil portrait. “This portrait was inspired by a photograph that was taken of a dear friend,” Gale wrote in her artist’s

statement. “It is intended to capture natural beauty and create visual interest with line, color, and medium.” Gale is a senior, majoring in art and business administration-management. Casey Beck Casey Beck, Oregon, graduated last June from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, with a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice. University officials announced the information Dec. 12.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 15—10 a.m. Bible Class; Saturday, Dec. 17—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Caroling Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; Children’s Christmas Program; No Education Hour; 10:30 p.m. Confirmation Tuesday, Dec. 20—12 p.m. ALIVE at Kopper Kitchen, Northland Mall, Sterling Thursday, Dec. 22—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS  205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through

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engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21—7 p.m. Quiet Christmas Service Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Sunday, Dec. 25—9:30 a.m. Christmas Service, Come In Your PJs EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.

Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Sunday School & Choir Christmas Program Wednesday, Dec. 21—12 p.m. Senior Friendship; 6:30 p.m. Choir Saturday, Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Afternoon Service, 2:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 9:30 p.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on FIRST UNITED German Church Road METHODIST CHURCH Pastor John Wisdom 402 First Ave., Forreston Church Office Pastor David Poust Phone: 815-732-6313 815-938-2380 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Dec. 15—1 p.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship UMW Christmas Luncheon & Women & Men’s Bible Party at Farmers Restaurant Study, Kids Club Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.com Worship, Choir Cantata; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. EMMANUEL Children’s Program EVANGELICAL Monday, Dec. 19—8 a.m. AA LUTHERAN CHURCH Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good (Payne’s Point) News Club Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Senior Pastor CHURCH Bruce McKanna 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Associate Pastor Forreston Lance Mennen Presbyterian Church in 815-734-4942 America Thursday, Dec. 15—1 p.m. Pastor Drew Jones Ladies Bible Study 815-938-3605 Friday, Dec. 16—11:30 a.m. www.forrestongrovechurch. Food Pantry Volunteers com Saturday, Dec. 17—7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Men’s Accountability Group 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 18—8:30 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Candlelight FORRESTON REFORMED Service & Birthday Party for CHURCH Jesus 501 Third Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 20—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Ladies Prayer Circle 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 21—6 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting; 6 FREEDOM LUTHERAN p.m. Puppet Team CHURCH, ELCA Log onto our website at Pastor Kathy Burkheimer http://www.efcmm.org to check 815-222-7270 out our latest opportunities and Sunday Morning Worship updates at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY GIFT—Growing In Faith CHURCH Together-Christian education 801 W. Oregon St., Polo for all ages following worship Jeremy Heller, Pastor service 815-946-3588 Welcome Center is at 9 a.m. Sunday School 111 S. 4th St., Oregon 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available GRACE VALLEY We are an independent nonCHRISTIAN REFORMED denominational Christian CHURCH church. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Visitors are always welcome. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-362-6601 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School for All Ages 402 Second Ave., Forreston 9 a.m. Pastor Scott Ralston Worship Service 10 a.m.

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GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. December’s Bible Book of the Month is Matthew.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Worship-Children’s Christmas Program; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Group Monday, Dec. 19—12 p.m. Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20—6 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 21—6:30 LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Men’s Bible Study; No Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Choir Pastor David Poust Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 & Sunday, Dec. 4—10:30 a.m. 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Children’s Program with Holy Communion Sunday, Dec. 25—9 a.m. 9 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED a.m. Christmas Carol Singing METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Service Pastor Chan Ik Choi PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Handicapped Accessible CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Age Three through a.m. Worship Service Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MT. MORRIS CHURCH Congress Ave. & Webster St. OF THE BRETHREN (The church is handicapped 409 W. Brayton Road accessible) P.O. Box 2055 Pastor Leslie Lake Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Phone: 815-734-4573 Fellowship Time Office hours Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 15—4:30-7 PRAIRIE DELL p.m. Food Pantry Open PRESBYTERIAN Friday, Dec. 16—9 a.m. CHURCH Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 16031 W. Coffman Rd., a.m. Food Delivery of Pantry Shannon Saturday, Dec. 17—8 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 815-864-2448 Sunday, Dec. 18—8:15 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship with Wassail & Cookies; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 3 p.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Christmas Caroling with Chili CHURCH Afterward 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Tuesday, Dec. 20—8:45 a.m. Email: pastor@revivemtm. Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. com Leadership Team Southern Baptist Wednesday, Dec. 21—7:15 Saturday Night Service p.m. Chimes 5:30 p.m. NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 18 for worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will give the morning Advent message titled “The Value of Wisdom.” Greeting you will be Bob and Janie LaPage. During the morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 17—1 p.m. WELCA Meeting at Pinecrest Sunday, Dec. 18—9:15 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine WorshipChristmas Program; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, Dec. 15—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, Dec. 16—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 17—8:30 a.m. Wrap & Deliver Pajamas; 9 a.m. Decorate Christmas Tree in Sanctuary; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service-Fourth Week of Advent Sunday, Dec. 11—9:30 a.m. Worship Service-Fourth Week of Advent-with Sunday School Christmas Program; Fellowship Following; 3 p.m. Christmas Caroling Tuesday, Dec. 20—1:30 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Manor, Followed by Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, Dec. 21—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; No Choristers Practice; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. YC Choir Practice; 6:50 p.m. Youth Confirmation Meets; 6:50 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. All Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, Dec. 22—No Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Break 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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Gary Nelson named fair Volunteer of the Year By Stan Eden Ogle County Fair Board A Beloit, Wisconsin, man was recently named the 2016 Volunteer of the Year by the Ogle County Fair Association. Gary Nelson was recognized for his efforts at the fair association’s annual meeting held last month at the Ogle County Farm Bureau building. Fair association president Harlan Holm said Nelson was available to help when needed. The annual meeting is held each November to review the past year’s fair and elect new directors. Holm called this year’s Ogle County Fair “outstanding.” “The attendance at the 2016 fair was excellent,” he said, attributing that to excellent weather and the $8 gate fee that included all on grounds shows and unlimited free rides for adults and kids. The volunteer labor provided by fair association members and directors, 4-H club and FFA members, and contributions from individuals

Ogle County Fair Association President Harlan Holm, The Ogle County Fair Association board met recently following its annual meeting right, presents Gary Nelson with the Volunteer of the to elect officers. Pictured left to right are: Brad Larson, Mt. Morris, treasurer; Tom Simpson, Davis Junction, vice president; Maddie Kirchner, Forreston, Ogle County Year Award. Photo supplied and businesses all help make and John Dueth, all of Polo; Fair Queen; Harlan Holm, Oregon, president; and Carol Magnuson, Oregon, secretary. the fair a success, Holm said. Rose Donegon, Michael Plans are well underway for the 2017 Ogle County Fair to be held Aug. 2-6, 2017. Harlan Holm of Oregon was “Butch” Timm, and Brad Photo by Stan Eden

re-elected to a three-year term on the board. Other continuing board members include Carol Magnuson and Stan Eden, both of Oregon; Dave Engelbrecht, Byron; Lyle Hopkins, Rita Dauphin

Larson, all of Mt Morris; Tom Simpson, Davis Junction, and Randy Anderson, Chana. The 2016 Ogle County Fair Queen Maddie Kirchner, Forreston, was also recognized at the meeting.. Other Fair Officials include

Dennis Alderks, Chana, Fair Superintendent; Jon Sheely, Assistant Superintendant; and Dr. Tom Hughes, Forreston, Ogle County Fair Veterinarian. Holm said in his report that he is looking forward to the 2017 fair, to build on the

success of the 2016 fair. He noted that funding from state allocations for premiums and rehabilitation has become much less over the past several years. In spite of that local business and individuals supported a

premium fund drive to bring in nearly $9,000 dollars. Holm said he is confident that “with the help of the fair board, members, and volunteers including 4-H and FFA members we will have a great fair in 2017.”

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. The following classes, facilitated by knowledgeable Rock River Center volunteers, have been scheduled for January. • Monday, Jan. 9 – General IT Security – 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and anti-virus software. A question and answer period will follow. It will be held in multi-purpose room to accommodate larger audience. • Monday, Jan. 23 – Windows 10 Basics – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a

general overview of the Windows 10 operating system, including navigating, settings, copying photos, etc. A question and answer period will follow. Those interested may register for one or more of these sessions. One-on-one basic computer training is available on a limited basis. All classes are free to attend and open to all ages. Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use your new tablet or smart phone. Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice.

Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted.

The numbers of lessons is up to you and are scheduled with the Aquatics Coordinator, Jena Wehmhoefer, jena@ oregonpark.org or 815-7323101.

Rock River Center Holiday Hours Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, will be closed on the following dates to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 23 we will be closing at noon and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. The employees are excited to have that time with their families. Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe and healthy. Call us at 815-732-3252, visit us on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org, and like us on FaceBook. Support Groups Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement, and answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-2987004. Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with

vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend. Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Rock River Center. To confirm meeting schedules during the holiday season, please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Cancer Support Group Facing the Challenge is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment

Technology Offerings The Computer Technology Center is free and open to the public, and available from

Oregon Park District The following activities are offered at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon. Nash Childcare Service Our childcare service will now be offered in the Children’s Center at Nash. This program is offered every Monday-Thursday between the times of 4:30 and 7: 30 p.m. This timeframe aligns with our group fitness class offerings. Not into group fitness? That’s okay, enjoy everything our facility has to offer while having the peace of mind that your child is safe and having fun with our experienced staff member. For more information, visit the Nash Front Counter.

Fee: Annual members’ children that reside in the household are free; NonMembers will pay $5 for the first child and $1 for each sibling up to $7. After School Open Gym Each week we offer a new sport to diversify your child’s experience at the Nash gym. Have your child drop in and make new friends in a friendly and safe environment. This program runs every Monday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with a qualified park district employee. This program is free for members and cost the daily fee for Non-Members. Ages: 8-14 years are welcome. No program on Dec. 26.

Deep Water Aerobics Deep Water Aerobics is a more intense workout than your typical water aerobics class. Working out in the deep end will allow you to get an intense cardiovascular workout without the impact. You will also increase your endurance, flexibility, and strength. Participants do not need to know how to swim. An aqua jogger belt will be provided. Classes are Saturday 9-10 a.m. and Mondays from 9:3010:30 a.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted. Water Aerobics Exercise your entire body

without putting stress on your back and joints. This class will work on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Classes are Monday-Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted. Twinges Let the natural buoyancy and resistance of the water help you improve your joint strength and flexibility along with improving cardiovascular endurance while walking and jogging in the shallow end. Participants do not need to know how to swim.

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Volunteering as a family is possible By Judy Mae Bingman Extension Media Communications Specialist In today’s fast-paced world, it may not seem possible to squeeze another minute into your busy schedule. However, many of us know volunteering is an important concept for children to learn. When children see their parents and other family members volunteering, it reinforces the importance of volunteering. Susan Ellis, author of “Children as Volunteers: Preparing for Community Service, said,” “The earlier children learn about and participate in volunteer efforts, the more likely they are to continue volunteering into adulthood.” “As you consider a family volunteer project, think about some of the positive benefits,” said Deanna Roby, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development educator serving DuPage, Kendall and Kane counties. “You get to spend quality time together as a family, and it gives you an opportunity to get to know each other in new and different ways. “Working together as a family can ease the apprehension of starting a new and unfamiliar project,” Roby said, and it gives adults an opportunity to demonstrate the importance of volunteering. “It’s a concrete way to share ideas about compassion and giving with your family,” she said, “And it encourages your family to share a common goal.” Listed below are some ideas from a Family Fun internet article by Rayna Khaitan on factors to think about when preparing to volunteer as a family. • Brainstorm with your family about how you would like to help. Would you like to work outdoors or indoors? Would you like to do hands-on work? Would you like to work close to home or in a neighboring community of need?

Are there issues that interest your family? Do you want to volunteer with established, formal programs or do you want something new and different? Maybe there is something you can get other families from your neighborhood involved with. It’s important that everyone who’s going to participate in this volunteer opportunity participates in the discussion and is happy with the outcome. Choose together what you want to do. • Do you want to work alongside each other as a family? Or could members of your family work at the same location but complete different tasks? Consider the age of the children in your family – younger children shouldn’t be left alone. Also consider the task and location of where you are volunteering. • Make it fun. Volunteering will most likely be done in your leisure time, so make sure it is something your family will enjoy. • To get possible ideas for a family volunteer project, you will want to consider what skills and talents your family brings to the table. Family hobbies and interests can be helpful and you may want to make a list of things that you already know how to do. Or better yet, consider the things you and your family would like to learn to do. You may also consider goals you have for your family and incorporate them into your plan. Finally, an online search of volunteer opportunities or a visit a local volunteer center might also garner opportunities for your family. “The bottom line with anything you try as a family volunteer project,” said Roby, “is that you want your children to remember this experience as fun, quality family time where they helped others. To learn more about 4-H in the community, one may contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-7322191 or online at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

Pearl Harbor Day World War II veterans were honored at Oregon VFW Post 8739 on Dec. 7 at a special program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Above, Korean War veteran T. Richard Day and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams look over the photos and other items on display. At left, World War II veterans Bob Chamberlin and Dick Little, both of Oregon, are pictured with Williams, left, and Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, right, who was the guest speaker. Photo by Stan Eden

Bird counting will be held Dec. 17 It’s time once again for the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. This will be the 41st time that the NIAS has taken part in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count. The event is a one-day snapshot of bird diversity and population in a predetermined area. It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Spring Grove Family Restaurant, 1521 S.

Public Voice Reader disagrees with jail location Dear Editor, I receive the local paper every week, and I see that the Ogle County Board wants to put the new jail on Sixth Street [in Oregon]. That is a terrible location, and the people of Oregon need to wake up and attend the board meetings or be at the council meetings or the jail will be built on that location. Doesn’t the board or city council care about the homes that will be near the proposed jail? I believe they don’t care. I also believe if they do build the jail there, people will move and more homes will be for sale. The

community doesn’t need that. Sincerely, John Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills

Polo Council of Churches says thank you Dear Editor, The Polo Council of Churches would like to thank everyone who donated cookies to the Cookie Sale to Benefit the Honduras Project. The council would especially like to thank everyone who came to First State Bank in Polo to purchase cookies. A special thank you to First State Bank in Polo

for allowing us to use their space and for their generous hospitality. Our committee packed over 150 dozen cookies. All of the cookies have been sold and with donations, we will have nearly $1,000 to give to the project. Bill Hare is leading a team of volunteers in January. The group plans to build six houses while they are in Honduras. The Polo Council of Churches sponsors several projects including the Our Table Community Meal, Christmas Basket, Baccalaureate Services, and supporting the Polo Lifeline Pantry. Karen Merlak Polo Council of Churches

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West Ave., Freeport, for a “Dutch- treat” breakfast. After eating, territories will be assigned throughout Stephenson County, and the group will divide up. Counters drive throughout the territory with some walking involved in public

land areas, and count the highest number of bird species that they see in any one spot. The count generally lasts through late afternoon. If you have a feeder in your yard and you live within the count circle you can participate by counting the

birds at your feeder. You can also participate by doing early morning or late evening counting of owls. Contact count compiler Richard Benning at 815-8655279 if you are interested in participating in the Stephenson County Christmas Bird Count.

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Christmas Cantata The annual Christmas Cantata was performed at Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, Sunday afternoon. Above, the bell choir rings in the Christmas spirit. At left, the choir sings about praise and grace. Photos by Zach Arbogast

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Orangeville has second upset at tournament Polo defeated 82-66 Monday ​By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Who are these Orangeville Broncos? After losing 100 of its last 108 games in basketball, this tiny school of 111 near the Wisconsin border has been the story of the Forreston Holiday Tournament. As a No. 12 seed on Saturday, the Broncos upset No. 5 Byron, a school with four times as many students. To prove it wasn’t a fluke, Orangeville and its 8-man roster did the same to No. 4 Polo on Monday, winning 82-66. “We’re an unknown,” firstyear Orangeville coach Jesse Stamm said. “If there is a darkhorse of the tournament, it’s us.” Midway through the third quarter, Polo only trailed 48-47. The Broncos scored eight points in 15 seconds and continued to pour it on. Juniors Austin Guy and Caden Getz led the way with 37 and 26 points. “This isn’t the same Orangeville team everyone is used to,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “Guy is a handful. We tried to key on him, but the other kid (Getz) stepped up.” Messer refused to blame a youth and inexperience in the loss. After all, the same could

be said for Orangeville, which got every point but two from juniors in the second half. “Orangeville out-hustled us and were more aggressive to the basket,” Messer said. Using balanced scoring, Polo took a 15-13 firstquarter lead. Justin Young had four points on scores after three offensive boards each time. Reid Taylor added two more baskets underneath and Polo looked to have advantage inside. The second quarter was just as even, with sophomore Brady Webb making the biggest impact. He started the scoring with a breakaway off a Trevin Woodin long pass. Mason Wright banked in a 3-pointer and Webb closed things out with a pair of 3-point buckets. “We were worried about getting back in transition,” Stamm said. “I thought we did a good job in zone.” With the score 34-34 starting off the third quarter, Guy had a steal and basket to give his team a boost and perhaps a foretelling of things to come. But, it was Webb giving Polo its last lead of the game at 37-36. In all, he had 24 points for the Marcos (5-3), picking up the slack for coldshooting teammates. “We were struggling,” Polo’s Justin Young puts up a shot against Lena-Winslow at the Forreston Holiday Tournament on Saturday. Photo Turn to B2 by Earleen Hinton

Oregon defeats Polo Monday to open tournament By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Oregon girls basketball team opened up play at the Polo Tournament with a 5337 win over the host school. It was Oregon’s second win over Polo in the last two weeks. “The last time, they hurt us with 3-point shooting. I think they had five or six,” Oregon coach Christy Eckardt said. “We did a nice job of cutting out their 3-point shots.” With the outside game missing, Polo relied on feeding Justine Gorzny in the post. On a variety of nice moves inside, the 5-foot-8 senior led all scorers with 23 points. “She took advantage of us,” Eckardt said. “We were confused on the screens they were setting.” The score was tied 9-9 early in the second quarter as Oregon began to utilize its stable of post players. Polo’s Lani Bergstrom, left, and Justine Gorzny fight for a loose ball with Oregon’s Lani Jessica Hunt and Lani Morris combined for six quick points Morris Monday night during their Polo Tournament game. Photo by Chris Johnson

underneath for a 15-9 Hawk lead. Addie Kitzmiller then scored three straight baskets for Oregon, but Polo remained within 22-17. After sitting out the second quarter, leading scorer Bailey Montavon came back on to the floor and had three successive baskets under the basket to start the second half for Oregon. Gorzny kept Polo within reach with six points of her own, but the game slowly began to drift away from the Marcos. “It’s the same old song and dance – not a lot of subs,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. It was a very balanced scoring attack for Oregon, with Montavon leading the way with 12, followed by Hunt with 10 and Kitzmiller with eight. Allyse Ketter had five and Emily Perkins, Gylian Finch, Hannah Wolber and Morris all chipped in four. “Everyone stepped up,”

Eckardt said. “We needed them to after all our post got into foul trouble trying to stop (Gorzny).” The combination of accurate passing and execution by Gorzny’s teammate provided a positive for the Marcos in the loss. “It’s always go through Justine,” Grobe said. “We did a nice job of getting her the ball. She came close to having 10 more points. We missed a lot of bunnies.” Rilley Peterson and Lani Bergstrom backed up Gorzny with six points each. In a BNC home game at the Blackhawk Center last Thursday, Oregon was nipped by Winnebago 64-61. The game was close all the way, with neither team having much of a lead. As usual, it was Montavon topping the scoring with 18 points. Kitzmiller, who had a strong fourth quarter with eight points, added 12 points. Hunt and Perkins had nine and eight points.

Cardinals pick up a win in second round Monday By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After a close loss to Rockford Christian Life in the first round of its own tournament, the Forreston boys basketball team rebounded with a 54-42 win over Dakota “I’m proud of the way we played,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “We got defensive stops when we had to.” Ross was especially pleased with the efforts of juniors Josh Flick and Michael Singley. “Both came off the bench and gave us a spark and the needed offense,” Ross said. “This tournament is a grind,” Ross said. “You have to play through it.” Singley had 12 points on three field goals and 6-of-8 shooting from the free-throw

line. Flick added five points. It was all-around balanced scoring for Forreston. Brandon Schneiderman continued his strong play this season with 12 points, followed by Bryan Edler with nine, Lane Henneman with eight and Braedon Fyock with six. The Cardinals were effective shooting the 3, as Henneman, Fyock, Schneiderman and Edler each had two apiece. “This game shows we can play together as a team,” Ross said. “Everyone has an important role, instead of relying on one or two players.” In the 63-57 loss to No. 9 seed Christian Life on Saturday, No. 8 Forreston fell behind early and struggled to play catch-up. The Eagles got up by double figures and Forreston was only able to pull with four

points. The Cardinals were hurt by the absence of point guard Jaron Groshans, who is out of town for part of the tournament. “That’s not an excuse,” Ross said. “We just need to improve our execution. The positive of that game is that we competed hard and put up a fight.” Schneiderman led the team in scoring with 23 points, followed by Edler with 10 points. “We need to play on both ends of the floor better,” Ross said. “What hurt us the most are turnovers.” Ross is looking forward to next week, where his squad will have a chance to regroup before the rest of the season. “We need a break,” he said. “We haven’t had a chance to get much regularity in practice. This will give us a chance to get better and rest Forreston’s Braedon Fyock looks for a passing lane Saturday afternoon during a game up a bit.” with Christian Life. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Forreston fell to Raiders 53-27 By Cody Cutter Sauk Valley Media When considering how good the AFC Raiders are, much thought is given to twin-tower sisters Jaynee and Madeline Prestegaard and their inside presence. The Raiders have strong perimeter defense as well. Senior Bryce Gittleson leads the Raiders defense at the top of the key, and during an NUIC East game against Forreston Dec. 9, swarmed and poked her way to six steals in the first 12 minutes of a 53-27 win. Once Gittleson did her job up front, that’s all the Raiders (9-0, 3-0 NUIC East) needed to execute their plan of distributing the ball to the Prestegaard posts. All it took for Gittleson throughout Forreston’s bouncing around on the perimeter was maintaining eye contact.

“They would stare right at the post,” Gittleson said, “and once you see them look at the post, you automatically know that’s where it’s going.” Gittleson had four steals in the first quarter, and two more in the first 4 minutes of the second – her sixth coming before a fast-break layup to put the Raiders up 24-7. She added another steal-and-layup in the fourth quarter, netting seven of the Raiders’ 19 steals. “Our whole game starts with our defense,” Raiders coach Chris Jahn said. “We had good defensive pressure, and that started everything for us. Once we get the defensive pressure going, everything falls into place. “Bryce is a hustler up there. Bryce is key to our defense with good speed, and she never stops and never gives up on any loose

ball. She’s a real asset to our team, and our defense.” Forreston (2-7, 0-3) had the lead only once, on Emma Nelson’s 3-pointer for a 3-2 advantage, but couldn’t get great opportunities to shoot against the Raiders’ stingy defense. The Cardinals committed nine turnovers in the first quarter, and finished with 25. “They have a lot of size inside, and that allows the quick guards up top to put all kinds of pressure on us and gamble,” Forreston coach Butch Rosecke said. “They’re going to continue to do that until teams match their size and athleticism to score inside.” The Cardinals looked to get the ball into the high post in the second half to either Allison Bondele (8 points, 5 rebounds) or Grace Carr (7 points, 9 rebounds), but that plan was taken away as Jaynee Prestegaard came up

with three of her five steals in the third quarter. Jaynee Prestegaard led the Raiders with 19 points and seven rebounds, and Madeline Prestegaard had 15 points and eight rebounds. “We have really good defense. Not many people see it,” Jaynee Prestegaard said. “A lot of teams are flustered by it and crack under pressure. The main goal is to steal passes and prevent them from getting jumpers, and we did that.” The Raiders made 26 of 57 field goal tries for a strong shooting night, which is another thing Gittleson sees as a key improvement as the season continues. “We haven’t been playing to our fullest, and we wanted to get back into the groove of things,” Gittleson said. “We wanted to play fullthrottle the whole game, and that’s what we got tonight. We can rise from here.”

Ashton-Franklin Center’s Jaynee Prestegaard (left) and Madeline Prestegaard (right) keep a rebound ball away from Forreston’s Grace Carr during the second quarter of Thursday night’s game in Forreston.

Polo fall to Broncos From B1 good looks, but not canning them.” Woodin, the only varsity returner and 3-point specialist, had a particularly tough outing, missing each attempt from beyond the arc. “My last couple games, I’ve gotten out of it,” said Woodin, who is adjusting to playing with a new cast of teammates. “I think it makes difference not having my brother to pick me up. We’re young. We’ll be okay.” Reid Taylor and Young combined to make 6-of-6 free throws to keep Polo within 65-55 with 6:39 left. At that

point, Polo tried to press, but Guy easily broke it for a score and Getz then made an old-fashioned 3-point play. “I was disappointed with our effort. We have a lot of things that need work,” Messer said. Braiden Soltow (eight points) made a basket, but by then Orangeville was scoring at a rate of every two times compared to one for Polo. “With a team as deep as Polo, I was happy with how we played,” Stamm said. “Our kids our starting to believe in themselves.” In the first round the tourney, Polo easily handled No., 13 seed Lena-Winslow.

Wrestling Above, Polo’s Alex Daives (top) works to pin Rock Falls’ Etan Cravatta during the Rock Falls double dual last week. At right, Rock Falls’ Reiley Doud (top) wrestles with Polo’s Tim Cholke during the Rock Falls double dual. Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft

​ olo’s Reid Taylor goes after a loose ball during action P at the Forreston Holiday Tournament on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Sports Column Baseball will be heating up this spring By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With all the Forreston and Oregon football stuff in this column lately, it’s time to switch things up and discuss Polo baseball and softball. Yes, both programs will be up and running this spring. This, months after the Forreston school board ended a co-op arrangement with Polo. With about 20 kids interested in each sport, there will be more than enough players to field a team. However, it will be varsity only. Depending on participation that could change. “I’m pushing for Ted (Alston) to add a jayvee schedule,” newly-named softball coach Derron

Sellers said. “With 20 players, that is too many to sit on the bench.” Even with a start-up program, Sellers expects to be competitive right away, as many of the girls had experience at Forreston. “On paper, I think we’re very competitive,” Sellers said. “We’re not in a conference this year, so our first goal will be in the regionals.” Not as many Marco boys participated in baseball and initial concerns were the numbers. “We had about 27 express interest and I think we’ll end up with about 20,” coach Jeff Sands said. “We’ll see how it goes before adding fresh-soph.” Sellers and Sands were excellent choices as head coaches and share many similarities, including a love of the game. “I’ve played baseball or softball every year since I was a 5-year old,” said lifelong Polo resident Sellers, who coached in the Polo

youth program and the Illinois Gold fast-pitch league. “I absolutely love baseball and softball.” Sellers looks forward to working with the parents and has the advantage of knowing most of the girls, coaching them when they were younger. “My main philosophy is for the kids to have fun. I’m not a screamer,” said the 1991 Marco grad, assisted by another local, Jeff Grobe. Also appreciating his hometown roots, the 42-year old Sands grew up and lives in Rock Falls. He was an allconference infielder/pitcher for the Rockets and played college ball at Lindenwood University in St. Louis. He has taught at Polo for 17 years and coached in the Polo-Milledgeville baseball co-op from 2003-10. “This is exciting. Not too many people get the challenge of starting a new program,” Sands said. “This will be the epitome of it, even teaching the basics of how the game is played.”

That will be the case, field a particular sport is a due to lack of high-school growing problem, especially playing experience for in the spring. the boys. Sands will get Here at Oregon, with volunteer help from Craig a little over twice the Tilley and two former enrollment of Polo, the players – Matt VanOosten baseball and softball and Nathan White. programs have struggled “Everyone is on board to have enough bodies for with this,” Sands said. “The both fresh-soph and varsity athletic director, boosters, teams. This year will be and community are excited.” even more of a challenge, as Having been on the girls softball is being added. peripheral of Polo for For the boys at Oregon, about 30 years, starting track and field has a long with helping at the Jaycees history of being one of the chicken stand, I’ve always premier programs in the been impressed with that state and most kids opt type of small-town spirit. for the chance to compete I’ve had the good fortune of for state medals instead of making many good friends playing baseball. over the years and have seen That same is true at Polo, first hand how they support where participation levels athletics. are the envy of nearly every The question won’t be small school in northern community support, but rather will student interest remain strong enough Activities for to maintain softball and Dec. 19-24 baseball. Tuesday – HS Wrestling at Small schools throughout northwest Illinois have Byron, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday – End of seen enrollment declines and having enough kids to second quarter

Illinois. Tom Welty and Ryan Deets have made track and field a desirable activity to be a part of – be it a star runner or simply a member of the team. Besides having the biggest team, Polo seems the most fun-loving at meets. When a sport creates that kind of environment, like track has become at Polo, kids want to be a part of it. That is why it was refreshing to hear Derron Sellers say he wants to make softball fun. And, I’m sure Jeff Sands will do the same for baseball. May the result be more fun for the greatest number of Polo student-athletes in whatever sport they choose. Anything is better than doing nothing at all.

Polo Activities Thursday – Christmas vacation begins. School will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Friday – No school, HS Wrestling at Stillman, 5:30 p.m.

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Recycle electronics in Oregon Dec. 30 By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building,909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Certain electronic items, such as computer hardware, computer monitors, televisions, and several other items, are banned from Illinois landfills.  So far in 2016, the OCSWMD has collected more than 1,800 televisions, 400 computer monitors, and has had more than 2,200 cars visit the monthly electronic recycling events.  The average weight of a cathode ray tube (CRT) television is about 57 pounds, meaning that the OCSWMD has collected roughly 105,000 pounds of CRT televisions from Ogle County residents in 2016. The event on Dec. 30 is for Ogle County residents only and is for household electronic items.  If you have businessgenerated electronics that

you wish to recycle, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other options. Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Â Microwave ovens are accepted at a charge of $5 per unit. Â Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lights, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics. For more information about this program, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

Meetings scheduled for transportation The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties) - Transportation Committee Meetings for 2017 will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, Sept. 22, and Nov. 17 at the Mendota Moose Lodge, 211 East 12th St. (Ill. 34), Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) – Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) Transportation Committee Meetings for 2017 will be will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26 at the Stephenson County Senior Resource Center, March 23 at the Freeport Public Library, May 25 at Jo Daviess County Transit, July 27 at the Freeport Public Library, Sept. 28 at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises, and Nov. 16 at the Freeport Public

Library. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed a partnership with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plans for Region 1 and 3. For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Kim Zimmerman at 815-4335830.Â

Oregon Police Report Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports no arrests for the week of Dec. 5 through Dec. 11. Thirty-eight parking tickets were issued from Dec. 5 through Dec. 11. General Calls for Service Through Dispatch for Dec. 5-Dec. 11: Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ...........................3 Citizen Complaints ........6 Animal Complaint .........1

Woodpecker Marsha Behrens used her zoom lens to get a picture of a pileated woodpecker in a tree outside her rural Oregon home on Saturday before the snow. This was only the third time she has seen this somewhat rare, large bird on her property in the 47 years she has lived there. Photo by Marsha Behrens

Dixon recycling center closes its doors As of the end of December, Secure Recycling Services (SRS), a division of Kreider Services will be closing its doors as a commercial and residential recycler. “The decision to close was not easy for our board of directors,� said Jeff Stauter, Executive Director of Kreider Services. “It’s not the best time to be in the recycling business — commodity prices have gone in the tank.� “Manufacturers are choosing to create new glass and plastic rather than use recycled material. Televisions have become a problem. We used to make

money recycling them, now TV processors charge us 27 cents per pound to take them. They are a huge problem, and state law still prohibits charging residential consumers to process a television,� Stauter said. In 2012, SRS moved from the former Loparex building on Warp Road into its current location on Palmyra Road where they recycled residential and commercial paper, plastics, wire, cardboard and electronics. In 2013, SRS was named the Business of the Year in 2013 by the Dixon Area

Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SRS was a job site for people with disabilities and veterans. The recycling center worked closely with the production program at Kreider Services on Anchor Road, teaching individuals with disabilities how to safely disassemble computers, mice, and other electronics.  “We provided a lot of opportunities for people, but the industry is more and more about machines doing the work people were doing,� said Stauter. SRS was host to many

residential collection events in both Lee and Ogle Counties, working with the Lee and Ogle County Solid Waste Offices, and had major commercial contracts with the State of Illinois and local businesses.  The final residential collection of SRS was held in late October.  Located in the former Marshall Beauty Supply building at 629 Palmyra Rd., Dixon, SRS will continue to accept commercial recycling through the end of the month. Businesses can call SRS at 815-288-1602 to schedule a time for drop-off.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Nov. 30 Keegan Akers, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 4. Besim Ajvazi, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 18. Nicholas Leigh, 21, Rockford, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Thomas O’Neal, 23, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 9 Dec. 1 Jennifer Stark, 31, Rochelle, forgery, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Jennifer Stark, 31, Rochelle, aggravated assault, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, 402 conference Dec. 14.

Ordinance Violations .....2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem .................4 Disturbance / Domestic ........................5 Assist EMS / Other Department ..........6 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window ....2 Lockout Vehicle/ Dec. 2 Building .........................3 Eduardo Vega, Jr., 37, 911 Hang-up / Rochelle, predatory criminal Open Line....................... 2 sexual assault, bond motion Traffic Stops

hearing Dec. 8. Michael Sowl, 31, Rockford, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Timothy Dial, 31, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 20. Jay Taylor, 57, Indiana, reckless homicide, aggravated reckless driving, 402 conference Jan. 9. Phillip Hughes, 52, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Jan. 20. Ryan Proell, 34, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Michael Johnson, 35, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Carlos Duran, 27, Rochelle, two counts of obstructing justice, possession of fraudulent identification, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Dec. 5 Mary Hart, 67, Chana, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with

the intent to deliver, status hearing Jan. 12. Dec. 7 Cory Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Nathan Fraley, 24, Forreston, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Gregory Pals, 52, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 11. Jill Battersby, 33, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, status hearing Jan. 11. Holly Merson, 36, Davis Junction, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Brandy Thomas, 31, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing Jan. 18. Dec. 8 Jorden Johnson, 24, Dixon, robbery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Dec. 22. Jeffrey Hinson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, status hearing Dec. 16. Khalidzhon Bayrakdarov, 32, Rockford, criminal damage to property, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Gabriel Hernandez, 47,

Ashton, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 8. Daniel Winemiller, 19, Rochelle, attempted aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, Pretrial conference Jan. 11. Caleb Johnson, 32, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, jury status call Jan. 23. James Salazar, 26, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury trial Jan. 19. Nicholas Hollis, 32, Forreston, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated domestic battery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 84 days in jail, which has been satisfied, and 18 months probation. Hanson also ordered him to submit to DNA testing, cooperate in Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and pay total fines and costs of $1,531. A charge of domestic battery was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Dec. 9 Kory L. Flowers, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license Turn to B4

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Illinois EPA Removes Used Tires in Illinois More than 215 Tons of tires have been collected in support of Mosquito Reduction Strategy. Illinois EPA Acting Director Alec Messina has announced the completion of used tire removal actions that included 10 northwestern Illinois counties in the Rockford region. The collections were part of Illinois’ plan to reduce the threat of mosquitoborne diseases by removing used tires from public and abandoned properties. To date, more than 1,166 tons of used tires have been removed in Illinois since the announcement of the Mosquito Reduction Strategy. “Even though cooler

temperatures have arrived, each used tire collection we complete this year reduces the threat of mosquito-borne diseases developing during warmer weather next year,� Messina said. “Our local government partners have played a vital role in making this program a success, and we look forward to working with many other partners in Illinois’ remaining counties.� The Mosquito Reduction Strategy was announced in July by the Illinois EPA and Department of Public Health. As part of the strategy, the Illinois EPA has been working with units of local government to arrange for removals across Illinois. Improperly disposed used

tires serve as habitats for disease-carrying insects, particularly mosquitoes. The two agencies divided the state into three priority zones for used tire removals. The zones are based on where Illinois would more likely see the zika virus. Zone 1 collections, in southern Illinois, are nearly complete and collections have been underway in Zones 2 and 3 (central and northern Illinois). The used tire removal actions in the following counties resulted in a total of 215.37 tons of used tires being properly disposed: • Ogle County in cooperation with the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 15.98 tons.

• Boone County in cooperation with the Boone County Health Department, 32.22 tons. • Carroll County in cooperation with the Carroll County Solid Waste Department, 3.84 tons. • DeKalb County in cooperation with the DeKalb County Solid Waste Department, 27.96 tons. • Jo Daviess County in cooperation with the Jo Daviess County Health Department, 11.61 tons. • LaSalle County in cooperation with the LaSalle County Environmental Services & Land Use Department, 30.76 tons. • Lee County in cooperation with the Lee County Highway Department, 16.35 tons.

• Stephenson County in cooperation with the Stephenson County Health Department and Highway Department, 23.55 tons. • Whiteside County in cooperation with the Whiteside County Health Department and Highway Department, 12.87 tons. • Winnebago County in cooperation with the Winnebago County Highway Department, 40.23 tons. The units of local government listed have assisted in the coordination of these collections, which have allowed the Illinois EPA to collect and properly dispose of the waste tires that have been removed from public properties, including roadsides, public

parks and abandoned sites. Through the Used Tire Program, used tires are properly disposed of at a registered, commercial used tire processing facility in Illinois. Some tires are retreaded and reused, and others are recycled into a variety of products and uses; but most are shredded into a highenergy fuel supplement known as tire-derived fuel and are burned in power plants, industrial boilers or cement kilns for energy recovery. The Illinois EPA’s Used Tire Program is funded by a $2.50 per tire fee that consumers pay when purchasing tires at retail.

Toys are being gathered for local children Donations will be accepted through Dec. 16 Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny� Straith, Forreston, is again gathering names and collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system� and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 16. Sign up to be on the list to receive gifts begins Sunday, Nov. 13. All those wishing to sign up must be screened. Drop sites for donations

and letters are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Tease: A Salon for You, Stillman Valley; Stillman Bank, Stillman Valley; Byron Bank, Davis

How to Donate Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 610300188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0278. To donate new toys, check out the list of drop sites throughout the county at left. Junction; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. At the drop sites, pick an “angel� to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779-771-4591 for pick up. Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 19-25. Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr.com - Earth Angels Wanted - Fundraiser.

Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email earth.angels. oglecounty@hotmail. com or visit www. earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.

Santa Visit Wriglee Castillo, 2, shares her Christmas wishes with Santa Dec. 10 at Charlie’s On Washington in Oregon, and went home with a colorful stuffed animal. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Obituary Wilborn D. Reagan Wilborn (Will) D. Reagan, 83, DeKalb, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Oak Crest Retirement Center. He was born on April 23, 1933 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the son of John and Rheba (Hull) Reagan. He married Betty Jones on April 25, 1953. Will served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He went to school at York Institute in Jamestown, Tennessee, and received

his bachelor’s degree from Cedarville College in Ohio, while working at McCall’s Magazine. Will then went to work for numerous magazine subscription fulfillment companies over a 40-plus year career, including McCall Information Services Company (MISCO), Communications Data Services (CDS), USA Today, and also Kable News. The love of Will’s life was his wife Betty to whom he was married for more than 60 years.Â

He was always so proud of his family, which was usually a topic of most conversations.Â

He had a kind and encouraging word for anyone he met, and he touched so many lives because of this. Will’s passion was playing the game of golf, where he did get that illusive hole-inone at a favorite course in Arkansas. He would be quick to tell you he played golf in all 50 states and enjoyed his last state with his son Steve during a trip to Alaska. Will had an unwavering faith in God and loved the caregivers at Oak Crest Retirement Center, where he

and Betty have resided since 2011. Survivors include his wife, Betty Reagan; one son, Steve (Jodie) Reagan; one daughter, Lynette (Ed) Stevens; four grandchildren, Jenna (Bruce) Bibb, Katie Reagan, Julia Stevens, and Tyler Will (Ellie) Reagan, two great-grandchildren, William Reagan and Silas Bibb; one brother, Carson (Carol) Reagan; and one sister, Alene (John) Kramer. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Johnny and Buddy

Reagan. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 at the Butala Funeral Home, Sycamore, with Rev. Ray Krueger officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Oak Crest Good Samaritan Fund in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178. For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.butalafuneralhomes. com or call 815-895-2833.

Iowa, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. Geier’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a Dec. 12 court appearance. Julio Solares-Estrada, Addison, was arrested for

driving without a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop for speeding on Ill. 64. Solares-Estrada was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he will be held in lieu of bond.

directed, and pay total fines and costs of $517. Faustino Ramirez, 30, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sex abuse, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Michael Brandt, 27, Rochelle, stalking, cyberstalking, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Carl Geier, 46, Iowa, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan.

23. Omar Gomez, 21, DeKalb, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Leather Henkel, 28, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Brett Singley, 37, Polo, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status hearing Jan. 13.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Dec. 8 Christopher Thompson, 32 Rockford, was arrested for driving without a valid

driver’s license following a traffic stop on Ill. 251 for speeding. He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. Dec. 9 Jessica Lewis, 29, was

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while using a cellular device. Lewis posted 10 percent of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 30. Trevon Neal, 20, Hazel

Crest, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Neal posted 10 percent of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 12. Carl Geier, 46, Sabala,

State’s Attorney From B3 revoked, plea hearing Jan. 6. Melissa Salsbury, 44, Rockford, residential burglary, status hearing Jan. 13. Jason Gibbons, 37, Polo, robbery, status hearing Jan. 6. Donavan Burnley, 21, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to burglary. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to

180 days and 48 months Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) probation and ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as directed. Hanson also ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $517. Donavan Burnley, 21, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to

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Plan an earth-friendly Christmas celebration Editor’s note: Paul Cooney at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department suggests the following earth-friendly holiday ideas. The Christmas season is a time of the year when the tradition of gift giving and receiving can have a positive impact on our spirits and the local economy. It is also a time when we generate a lot more waste than we normally do. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department encourages the following ideas for reducing waste and your impact on the environment, while still enjoying the spirit of Christmas: 1. Consider gifts that support reuse, like local non-profit thrift stores or antique shops. Check out fair trade stores where many of the products are made from natural or recycled materials, and the proceeds more directly benefit the people who produce the products. 2. Limit the number of gifts you buy and consider grab bags, white elephant, or other ideas where second hand gifts can be

exchanged. 3. Shop locally when possible, and remember to use reusable bags while shopping for groceries and holiday gifts. If you shop online, choose a vendor as close to your location as possible, thereby reducing fuel consumption and pollution from shipping the product. 4. Make your own gifts or baked goods, or give the gift of your time with a loved one, local nursing home, food pantry, or other charity. 5. Reuse wrapping paper, bags and boxes or use newspaper, or no wrap at all. Table cloths or bed sheets can be used for larger gifts for a waste free wrap. Try to do without the boxes that stores give out with the purchase of clothing. They are short-lived, require more wrapping paper and quickly end up in the recycling bin. Instead, tightly fold or roll clothing so less wrapping paper will be needed. 6. Consider electronic or postcard greeting cards, thereby reducing paper waste and postage costs.

7. If you decorate your house with lights, consider light emitting diode (LED) holiday light options. They consume about one-tenth of the energy of conventional lights and produce less heat. Energy or water saving products like LED or CFL light bulbs, water conserving shower heads or faucet aerators or insulation and weather stripping can also make great gifts that continue to benefit the recipient and environment for years to come. 8. When planning holiday meals, consider locally grown and organic foods, which have less of an impact on the environment. Avoid disposable dinnerware and utensils. Cloth napkins and dishcloths can further reduce paper towel and napkin waste. 9. Recycle as much of your holiday waste as possible. If you have curbside recycling and your bins are overflowing, use a tote or extra garbage can for recyclables and set it out with your other recycling containers. You can recycle wrapping paper, but do not include plastic bags, bows or ribbons.

10. For those without curbside recycling consider using the Ogle County drop-off recycling stations located in Byron, Forreston, Monroe Center, Oregon, and Rochelle. For Polo area residents, a recycling container provided by Moring Disposal is located at Franklin and Locust Streets. A container provided by Advanced Disposal Service is located at the Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction. Keep in mind that the recycling containers fill up quickly this time of year so flattening all boxes and plastic containers is required. No Styrofoam or plastic bags, bows, or ribbons.

Tree Recycling 11. 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 Jan. 16. Please remove all

decorations, lights and tinsel, no plastic bags: • Byron: Byron boat launch on Blackhawk Drive (Ill. 2)-new location • Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. • Leaf River: 208 W. Railroad St. • Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. • Oregon: Park District Maintenance Department, Hill St. • Polo: City lot, southwest corner of Colden and Green Streets-new location •Rochelle: Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street Curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling will be done by FFA groups on Saturday, Jan. 7 in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Adeline, German Valley and Forreston. Trees will be collected at the curb in Rochelle by the Rochelle Street Department from Jan. 2-16.

Holiday lights 12. Recycle broken holiday lights and extension cords until Jan. 31 at fire stations in Byron, Mt. Morris, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley, at the Ogle County Courthouse and the

Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, and at the village and city halls of Polo, Forreston and Davis Junction. 13. If you have old TVs, 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 electronic retail locations such as Best Buy or Staples stores. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will offer an electronics recycling collection for Ogle County residents on Friday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at their location, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Contact them for more details, fees and restrictions. The City of Rochelle offers a curbside electronics recycling program to residents for a fee. Contact the Rochelle City Hall or the RMU Customer Service (815-562-4155) for details. For more information call Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

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fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

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Chad A. Powers, 22, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 5, 2016) $120.

Corey A. Simpson, 47, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, unsafe equipment/first & second, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 7, 2016) $297. Jacob R. Meyers, 18, Chana, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov.

4, 2016) $306. Kyle L. Lewis, 26, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 6, 2016 (Nov. 11, 2016) $160. Jordan K. Johnson, 25, Oregon, notice of address chance/1-2, Dec. 6, 2016 (Nov. 10, 2016) $120.

Gary M. Donnelly, 35, Monroe Center, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 5, 2016 (Nov. 17, 2016) $60. Allison N. McKeown, 24, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 22, 2016) $175.

Brett A. Rogers, 30, Oregon, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 22, 2016) $60. Catherine A. Koziol, 53, Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph above limit, Dec. 8, 2016 (Dec. 1, 2016) $180.

North Fourth St., OregonNashua Township, $178,000. Joshua James and Roselani Aluli-James, warranty deed to David C. Hahn and Ashley M. Hahn, 510 S. Fourth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $112,500. JNASA Holding LLC, quit claim to Jerald A. Aarvig and Nadine Aarvig, 11626 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township.

Alan Taylor and Kristin Taylor, warranty deed to Blackhawk Bank, 1514 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township (Lot 4), $8,500. Cavre Real Estate Holding Series 2 LLC, warranty deed to David Vaultonburg and Jessica Vaultonburg, 307 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $49,500. Delene J. Young, quit claim to Phillip Young and Delene J. Young, 3513 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township. Robert J. Pilling Jr, warranty deed to Mark M. Milburn, 412 S. Congress St., Buffalo Township, $13,000.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.

Dec. 5 David E. Long, warranty deed to Chad A. Davis and Laura C. Davis, 322 Rosalind Rd., Flagg Township, $114,000. Nicholas L. Clark, warranty deed to Linda S. Hill, 904 Jefferson St., Oregon-Nashua, $71,250.

Dec. 2 Jennifer R. Koch Kirchner, quit claim to Matthew J. Kirchner and Jennifer R. Koch Kirchner, 275 Cultra Drive, Rockvale Township. Keith A. Zickhur and Susan L. Zickhur, warranty deed to John B. Northrop Jr, 991 N. Arrowhead Lane, Oregon-Nashua Township, $165,000. Gregory A. Beitel and Sandra G. Beitel, warranty deed to Heather Silhavy and Stacie L. Black, 204 S. Third St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $91,000.

Dec. 6 Terrence A. Kathalynas and Amy E. Kathalynas, warranty deed to Robert De La Rosa, 318 Sixth Ave., Flagg Township, $82,500. Basic Body Needs Inc, warranty deed to Rochelle

Office LLC, 1141 Lincoln Hwy., Flagg Township, $140,000. Hickory Ridge III LLC, warranty deed to Keith F. Krupicka, 10167 E. Shagbark Lane, Flagg Township, $257,000. Pamela S. Winebaugh, warranty deed to Mary M. Goken, 1250 Springdale Drive, Flagg Township, $137,500. Dec. 7 Mark W. Buttel and Tracie Buttel, warranty deed to Kristina L. Buttel, 12036 N. Leaf River Rd., Leaf River,

$55,000. Peggy Sue Frazer, warranty deed to Heather Kraft, 11161 N. Ill. 26, Forreston Township, $60,000. Robert D. Lowe, warranty deed to John King, 600 N. Union St., Byron Township, $58,750. Gary L. Fruin and Gail L. Fruin, warranty deed to T&R Muldowney Family LLC, 5755 N. CL Myers Drive, Rockvale Township, $318,000. Timothy J. Elsbury and Darlene C. Elsbury, warranty deed to Joshua D. James and Roselani M. Aluli-James, 606

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Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois to Sell Not to Exceed $2,500,000 General Obligation Park Bonds Public Notice is Hereby Given that the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 22nd day of December, 2016, at 4:00 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Board Room at the Nash Recreation Center, 304 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of not to exceed $2,500,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto. By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois.

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AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2016 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2017 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alteration of library buildings, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston have determined that the levy of the aforesaid additional tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Village to maintain the public library. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said Village, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment as permitted by law, and subject to the right of the electors in said Village to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax as provided by 75 ILCS 5/3/4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this ordinance, it shall be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston. DATED at Forreston, Illinois on the 5th day of December, 2016. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of this ordinance be submitted to the electors of the Village is 78. The petition must be filed on or before January 14, 2017. 3. A referendum would be held or Ordinance # 2016-09 would be rescinded.

Dec. 15, 2016

Courtney Warren Village Clerk of Forreston

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORRESTON, ILLINOIS On January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston in the Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to an ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment to annexation agreement in regard to the annexation to the Village of Forreston of a tract of property owned by David Vietmeier and Shirley Vietmeier, which comprises approximately 18.39 acres and is generally bounded by Baileyville Road on the East and Illinois State Highway No. 26 (F. A. Route 38) on the West and located generally North of the Village of Forreston and North of the intersection of Baileyville Road and Illinois State Highway No. 26 (F. A. Route 38). Osage Equities, LLC is the contract purchaser of the subject property. An annexation agreement with respect to the subject property was entered into on October 31, 2016, by and between the owner, the contract purchase and the Village of Forreston. The purpose of the amendment to annexation agreement is to cure drafting errors in the initial annexation agreement. The subject property is legally described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes and 13 seconds West, along the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, a distance of 318.74 feet to a point on the Northerly Right of Way of Illinois State Highway No. 26 (Federal Aid Route 38), as shown on the Plat recorded in Book 17 of Right of Way Maps, Pages 91 and 92, in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence South 54 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 395.84 feet; thence South 46 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 207.80 feet; thence South 37 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 517.92 feet; thence South 28 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 400.93 feet; thence South 23 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 212.39 feet to a point on the Right of Way Line of Baileyville Road; thence North 43 degrees 21 minutes 18 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance 98.15 feet; thence North 18 degrees 21 minutes 37 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 85.09 feet; thence North 05 degrees 36 minutes 37 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 169.11 feet; thence North 11 degrees 23 minutes 23 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 169.71 feet; thence North 03 degrees 24 minutes 01 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 196.07 feet; thence North 23 degrees 48 minutes 09 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 1053.08 feet to a point on the South line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21 in said Township and Range; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West, along said South line, a distance of 7.69 feet to a point on the Westerly Right of Way Line of Baileyville Road as shown on the Plat recorded as Document No. 555531, in Book 17 of Right of Way Maps, Page 70 and also in Page 151 of the same Right of Way Book, all in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence West to the point of beginning; situated in the Township of Forreston, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois, It is the intent of the owner and the contract purchaser to annex the subject property and zone the southern portion as B-2 Business Zoning District to permit development of a Dollar General or comparable retail business and the remainder as R1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. An accurate map of the subject property and the form of the proposed annexation agreement are on file with the Village Clerk. You are further notified that the proposed amendment to annexation agreement may be changed, altered, modified, amended or redrafted in its entirety after the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois, Ogle County, Illinois.

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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NEW TODAY Nurse Manager (RN)

We are looking for experienced an professional to assume this key position on our nursing team. If you are to committed team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we can offer: • Excellent Starting Pay! • Major Medical $119/mth! • Dental & Vision! • Vacation. PTO & Holiday! • 401k with employer match! •Advancement Opps! • And Much More! For an immediate and confidential interview apply in person or call Katheryn at (815) 284-3393, email Dixon@Tutera. com; or apply on-line at www.vikus.net Dixon HC & Rehab Center 800 Division St., Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

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CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000-$60,000 a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., & home every night. Must have 2yrs experience 800-892-9587

EMPLOYMENT

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DRIVER - CDL-A TRAINING. $500 $1000 Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get Your CDL in 22 Days. 6 Day Refresher Courses Available. Minimum 21 Years. 877-899-1293 EOE www.kllmdrivingacademy.com

NEW TODAY Looking for part time caregiver for elderly gentleman (father) in Dixon with mild dementia. Duties would assist with be: ADL's (activities of daily living), drive to girlfriend's home the morning in Monday-Friday. Possibly do a few overnights. Gentleman is independent, but intermittently confused. Looking for compassionate, tolerant, kind individual to assist us with some care. Wages negotiable, hours and days somewhat flexible (sons with alternating care). but looking to establish a regular schedule. CNA not a must, more with concerned kind interaction. transReliable portation and nononly smoker please. Please call Heinz at 815-6700970 after 4pm leave message full name, with phone number.

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NOW HIRING!!! DELIVERY CREW TEAM LEADER Knie Appliance & TV and Ashley Furniture Home Store has an immediate opening for a Delivery Crew Team Leader. Prior delivery experience preferred and a valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must be neat, professional, be willing to work with people and able to lift furniture and appliances. Other delivery positions are available as well.

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WE ARE GROWING Knie Appliance & TV and Ashley Furniture Home Store has an immediate full time opening for someone with a passion for selling. Previous sales experience is preferred but not mandatory and we are willing to train. Must be neat, organized and have basic computer skills. Benefit package included.

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EMPLOYMENT

University of Illinois seeks Extension creative, collaborative, self-directed, outgoing person for Visiting Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Science, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Position serves 6 counties in northwest Illinois and is responsible for developing policy, system, and environmental interventions within the designated area targeting limited resource families and communities. Duties include developing partnerships with community organizations, providing technical assistance and working collaboratively with community partners, and providing direct nutrition education for organizations and families in communities within the target area. Master's degree in relevant subject matter and experience in nutrition or public health preferred. Office located in either Oregon or Sterling, IL. For more information and to apply by January 3, 2017 go to http://go.illinois. edu/A1600588

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS 4 Bears Vs. Redskins tickets Dec. 24th @ noon. $50/ ea. 815-626-1482

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Art Deco 1930's 18k white gold diamond ring, size 7 ½, ¾ carat a $700 815-973-9600 BF Goodrich P/245/55R18 sensor all 4 tires & wheels for 2014 Camaro. $650 OBO. 815-590-6544 Lg. sectional, olive green, bought at Knie's, $600 815973-9600

NEW TODAY Norseman Wood or Coal burning Furnace, $550 Call lm 815-441-3270 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Valley Pool Table 40” x 80” In good Condition, $900. Located in Sterling. 815-499-9696 Women's sz. 8½ 14 ct. gold ring. With 19 round diamonds. Been appraised. $1,500 815-275-6154 Leave message.

HAY & STRAW

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8 Big Round Bales of Net Wrap Grass Hay, $360 815-225-7824

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED

AUTOMOBILES

2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport. Silver with black inte12k miles. rior. 306hp V6. Excellent condition, like showroom new. 5 yr transferable tire & rim warranty. $36,750 OBO. 815499-4183

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POULTRY / SUPPLIES

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NOW TAKING ORDERS for all natural fed and raised young roasting geese. All processing done at an inspected poultry processing plant Call 815-632-7254

FARM EQUIPMENT

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Case 1816 skid loader. Newer motor, orbits rebuilt, repainted, ROPS, sharp. $4,000. 815/275-3178.

CLASSIC CARS

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Classic '85 Buick Riviera V8 Coupe, red w/white vinyl top, 80,500 mi., exc. ext/int w/leather upholstery. One family ownership, all working access., new battery, $4800 815-499-1957

AUTOMOBILES

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1994 Mustang GT convertible, red. 34,600mi. Exc. cond. Florida car. $10,000/obo. Call 815-499-7430. 1998 Neon Plymouth 147k mi. rebuilt transmission. New breaks good cond. $1,650 OBO. 815-938-2655 2002 Chevy Malibu, 130k + mi. runs great. $3,000 OBO.815-219-2734 or 815-981-1441 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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1991 S10 Blazer Tahoe 4dr 109k miles, average cond. 6 ½ ' Western snow plow w/ new cutting edge. good condition. $1750 /obo for the pair. 815-973-5233 1998 Toyota 4 Runner; 172K miles, 4WD, Runs Great! $2,500 815-973-4282 2001 Mercedes ML 320, 132K, AWD, hitch, reliable. $5250. Call 815-312-0037

TRUCKS

910

1966 Chevy step bed C10 pickup. New 350 motor & trans. $8,000. Call 815-440-9132 for more details. 1985 Dodge PickProspector Up Truck & new complete, box 81,400 actual a great miles, project truck, $2500/obo 815632-7254

VANS

911

2000 Ford Conversion Van, white, 124k mi., 4 Capchairs + tain's bench converts to bed. VGC, $4,900 815-440-8023 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, red. 6 cyl. PL, PD PW. Exc. cond. $12,500 815-625-9110

4X4S

912

1998 Chevy ¾ Ton $3300 KBB list asking $2700. 187K miles. For more info. call between 8am - 1pm 815-677-6636 2006 Chevy Silverado LT, 3500 diesel 4x4, loaded. 163K mi. New tires/brakes. One owner. Runs great! Reduced! $16,900. 815-973-3281.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

2015 Lund, under 50 hrs. on motor, 115 hp, Mercury 19.7 length loaded, 2 live wells - xm stereo plus much more, exc. shape. Must see to appreciate $20,000 firm 815-379-2427

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SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

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2006 Mercury Marquis, Grand 48,000 miles, new tires, heated seats and mirrors. Clean, $6500. sharp, 815/275-3178.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You need to step up when it comes to longgestating projects. If you face facts and answer questions, you will be able to move forward stress-free. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share your feelings, but don’t let situations escalate to a point of no return. Stay calm, be straightforward and stick to what you know is within your means. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A closer look at your bank statement will help ease your mind. Get your house in order, both literally and figuratively, before the end of the year. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Get together with someone you haven’t seen for quite a while. Catching up will give you insight into new possibilities that could make for an interesting new year. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Problems will surface if you or someone you live with has

been indulgent or impracical. Take action to turn things around in a positive manner. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Making alterations to your home to accommodate upcoming events will put added pressure on you and your bankbook. Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. If everyone pitches in, everyone wins. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Money matters are best looked at carefully. You may think you have more to spend than you do. Look for sales, and budget your end-of-year expenses carefully. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Emotions will escalate when dealing with matters concerning children or your budget. Try to live within your means. Discuss your plans, and ask for approval before you proceed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Secrets are best kept. Don’t feel the need to make a last-minute decision just

because someone else does. Protect your assets and position. Romance and physical improvements are encouraged. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Plan to do something with children, or get together with a friend who shares similar interests. A shopping expedition will lead to bargains, but even so, limiting your expenses is encouraged. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Last-minute changes will lead to uncertainty and confusion. Making a fuss will cause bad feelings. Listen, observe and consider your options. Don’t feel pressured to make a snap decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Discuss your plans with someone you respect. Your options will expand because of the suggestions made. A change at home will give you a chance to pursue a promising venture.

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