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Fourth in Tourney

Bird Count

Issue of Appeals

The Marcos varsity basketball team finishes fourth at the Eastland Tournament. B1

The results of JoDaviess annual Christmas Bird Count are in. B3

Ogle County’s Board of Appeals will meet this month to review tax appeals. A2

Snow and negative temperatures arrived Friday, just in time to ring in the new year. Left, a man plows his driveway on Ill. 26 between Polo and Forreston on Saturday. Right, Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden shovels a sidewalk in Forreston following Friday’s snowfall. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Year ends with snow and begins in deep freeze By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com To combat the effects of frigid weather, Nash Recreation Center, Oregon, opened its doors Monday as a warming center. “Anyone needing a place to keep warm are welcome to relax in the facility at no charge,”

a press release said. The facility, at 304 S. Fifth St., opens at 9 a.m. and is handicapped accessible. It has water, restrooms and several lounge areas to escape the freezing temperatures. After a balmy 15 degrees for a high on Christmas Day, Ogle County’s weather has steadily gone more frigid in the last week.

Thanks to a much-touted polar vortex (just think cold, very, very cold), 2018 ushered in the coldest temperatures maybe ever, setting a record low high on New Year’s Day of -1. That was on top of wind chills dipping to -30 overnight. It wasn’t all that windy, but when it’s already -15, it doesn’t take much of a breeze.

The National Weather Service offers only limited relief with expected highs of 7 through 10 degrees through Friday and lows dipping to -10. A warm-up to the freezing mark is expected on Sunday, but brings with it the likelihood of snow — so far the forecasters aren’t saying how much.

Downtown Polo business will close its doors By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Longtime downtown Polo business, Charley’s Pharmacy & True Value Hardware will close its doors later this month. Photo by Zach Arbogast

In This Week’s Edition...

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B6-B8 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B4

Marriage Licenses, A4 Property Transfers, B4 School Menus, A3 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3

Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2

A decades-old downtown Polo retail business will close its doors later this month. A sign on the front window of Charley’s Pharmacy & True Value Hardware, 110 E. Mason St., says the store will close on Jan. 13. Business owner Tom Felker said Tuesday that he is closing the store for economic reasons. “If it was making money I wouldn’t be closing it,” he said. “I would love to keep it open and I would have loved to have kept the Mt. Morris store open, too.” Felker’s Snyder Pharmacy in Mt. Morris closed in April of 2009. Felker said the main reason for the dilemma is that the companies that manage prescription drug plans set the amount they will pay pharmacies for prescription drugs and are generally unwilling to negotiate. “That has had a terrible effect on pharmacies,” he said. “You can’t have wages, utilities, and taxes going up and your income going down.” Felker also owns a pharmacy and a grocery store in Byron, a pharmacy

and Ace Hardware store in Oregon, as well as pharmacies in Dixon and other locations. Despite the Polo store closing, he said he will continue to serve the local community. “We will continue to deliver to customers free of charge on a daily basis,” Felker said. The pharmacy accounts will be transferred to the Dixon Snyder Pharmacy, he said, and hardware accounts will be handled through his Oregon store. Polo alderman Jim Busser, who formerly owned the hardware end at Charley’s, said he is saddened to see the store close. “It’s a big loss to the community,” he said. Busser bought the hardware business from Charley Haisch, who still owns the building, around 1990 and sold it back to him four years later, he said. Haisch, a pharmacist, opened a pharmacy across the street from the present store in the early 1980s, and as his business grew moved to the present location, which had been a movie theatre for many years before that. He sold the business to Felker in 1997 shortly before he retired.

Deaths, B5

Maurice J. Bronkema, Shirley A. Coffman, Dean Johnson, Ruth Kramer Richards, Joyce A. Stauffer, Vicki L. Young, Richard A. Zilly

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Judge denies motions to exclude Civil cases must reports in fatal boat accident now be filed By Kathleen Schultz kschultz@saukvalley.com An Ogle County judge has rejected the defense’s request to exclude Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports from evidence in the reckless homicide trial of an Oregon boater. The prejudice the reports may engender “does not rise to a level which warrants the extreme measure of exclusion,” Judge John Redington said in his two-sentence ruling, filed Thursday in Ogle County Circuit Court. Rochelle attorney David Tess, who is representing Marc Mongan, 47, asked

Redington to exclude the 149-page report and videos from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which investigated the crash that took the life of Megan Wells, 31, of Rockford. Wells was killed June 24, 2016, on the Rock River, about three miles north of Oregon when a johnboat Mongan was operating struck her as it went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard. Mongan is charged with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, which carries 3 to 7 years in prison; three counts of reckless homicide, each of which carries 2 to

5 years; and three counts of reckless conduct, all punishable by 1 to 3 years. His trial is set to begin Feb. 14. At a motion hearing on Dec. 19, Tess argued that the IDNR report and videos should be excluded because they have been disseminated to the public, which could taint the jury pool and make cross-examining witnesses more difficult. By law, he said, such investigative records are not to be released when making them public could interfere with the case, and noted that prosecutors and defense attorneys are prohibited from doing so. The IDNR released

the reports and videos to Wells’ family members after they filed a Freedom of Information Act request; they subsequently were posted on the internet and sent to various media outlets. The IDNR should have denied the FOIA request, Tess said. Special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, agreed that the internet postings might make it harder for the court to select a jury. The IDNR, though, simply released the records to the victim’s family, and so “acted appropriately under the law,” Neal said.

electronically By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com

As of Jan. 1, all civil cases in Illinois must be filed electronically. Ogle County Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl said last week that the Illinois Supreme Court has announced mandatory electronic filing of all documents in civil cases in the state. “This is a mandate from the state Supreme Court,” Stahl said Tuesday. “I feel positive about it.” The mandate applies to attorneys and pro se individuals, or individuals without an attorney. Under the terms of the mandate, the circuit clerk’s office will provide a designated space with the proper equipment for pro se individuals to e-file. E-filing will streamline the process for filing documents, conserving environmental resources and time, while generating long-term cost savings.

BOR to consider tax appeals this month By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Board of Review will begin hearing tax appeals later this month. Besides the annual tax appeals of Exelon Generation Co., LCC for the Byron Generating Station and Mt. Morris Business Park LLC for the former Quad Graphics plant, the BOR will hear 23 other appeals on Jan. 18, 19, and 30. Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison said Tuesday that most of the 56 appeals filed by the Oct. 30 deadline have been resolved between the property owners and the township assessors. Members of the BOR are Joe Yockey, of Stillman Valley; Paula Diehl, of Mt. Morris; and Mitch Montgomery, of Rochelle; with alternate Sheryl Hopkins, of Polo. Exelon Company officials, whose appeal will be heard on Jan. 30, are asking that the current assessment of $546 million is reduced to $308.9 million. The plant’s value, set last fall by Harrison, is identical to the amount set a year before, which was upheld

by the BOR last January. Attorneys for the utility company argued then that the plant’s assessment should decrease due to economic conditions and the plant’s age. The two reactors came online in 1985 and 1987 and were licensed for 40 years. Both were granted 20-year license extensions in 2015. This year Exelon paid $37.6 million in real estate taxes to 11 taxing bodies, which include the Byron School District, Ogle County, Rockvale Township, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College. More than $19 million of that went to the Byron School District. The value of the plant has frequently been disputed throughout the history of the facility. Mt. Morris Business Park LLC, Downey, California, which has no connection to the Village of Mt. Morris, has owned the former Quad Graphics property since 2015 and have filed annual appeals since then.

Company officials are appealing the assessment on only one of the three parcels that make up the plant site. The BOR will hear the appeal on Jan. 19. The parcel, where the large sprawling building is located, is assessed at $895,912, identical to last year’s value. The owners contend the parcel should be assessed at $122,761, also the same as last year. Affected taxing bodies include the Village of Mt. Morris, Oregon School District, Mt. Morris Township, Mt. Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Mt. Morris Public Library District, and Highland Community College District. The BOR has upheld previous assessments. Among the other tax appeals filed are one from Illinois River Energy LLC for its ethanol plant in Rochelle, and Generation at Neighbors its rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Byron. Illinois River Energy is asking for the ethanol plant’s assessment of $21.8 million to be cut to $10 million. Neighbors is asking that its assessment of $2.7 million is cut to $698,660.

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The tax assessment for Exelon’s Byron Generating Station will be on the Ogle County Board of Review’s docket – again. An appeal for the plant will be heard by the board on Jan. 30. The county assessed the station at $546 million but Exelon says the value should be $308.9 million. File photo

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Antiques and more at February Finds Plan to attend the February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. The market is a fundraising event for the Moose Lodge and the Mt. Morris P.E.O, a philanthropic organization where woman celebrate the advancement of women and help educate women through scholarships, grants, and awards. Dealers have been carefully selected to participate in this market. More than 20 dealers have reserved booths; at the present time, all dealer spaces are filled. All displayed antiques, vintage collectibles, and artwork are for sale. Merchandise includes antique furniture, antique

tools, primitives, tins, lamps, vintage clothing and jewelry, tin toys, collectibles, quilts and linens, artwork, stamps, postcards, tin lunch pails, local advertising memorabilia, Depression Glass, pottery, Majolica pottery, Fiesta ware, enamelware. Admittance to this event is $3 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is free and the building is handicapped accessible. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the market, with all proceeds benefitting Let Freedom Ring. Food and beverages, prepared by the Moose, will be available for purchase. No food or drinks will be allowed in the designated market area.

Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in local history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

his residence located near Mt. Morris. The newspaper stated, “The funeral cortege was large and imposing, being about one mile in length.” The following poem was written by Josiah Willard Glidden, of DeKalb, in April of 1874 in memory of John Phelps.

One More Ride Last Friday’s snowfall enhanced these Christmas decorations in Forreston on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

John Phelps’ funeral procession was a mile long

By Otto Dick Oregon founder John Phelps died on Wednesday, April 1, 1874 at 9 a.m. He was buried on Good Friday, April 3 in Greenwood Cemetery (now Riverview Cemetery). This cemetery, located one mile north of Oregon, was laid out by Phelps. Since then a Scottish granite monument was erected in his honor, at the expense of $2,000. The funeral took place at

He hath gone to his rest, The soldier, the hero, the true and the tried, Ah, there let him rest, by the “beautiful river”, He came to the West, to the wilds lone and dreary, He feared not its hardships, he shrank not from toil, His work was well done, all care-worn and weary, He was laid down to rest on his chosen soil.

The Glidden barn (above left) is the site where Joseph Glidden (above right) invented and initially manufactured the first practical barbed wire. Photos from Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center website

Joseph F. Glidden Farmers who moved to Illinois following the Blackhawk War built two types of fences, wooden rail and stone. They were expensive to build and maintain. They were sometimes destroyed by animals pushing against

them. Joseph Glidden was born in New York state where he taught school. He and his brother Josiah wanted to be farmers so in search of cheap land, they headed west. They settled in the DeKalb area where they purchased

Men’s prayer breakfast is Jan. 6 Rev. Lyle Zumdahl will be the speaker at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 7 a.m. at Forreston Reformed

a 600 acre farm west of the town of DeKalb for $1.25 an acre. Three men living in the DeKalb area applied for and received patents on a new and improved wire fence with small barbs to keep the animals from destroying it. The Glidden patent application was on Oct. 27, 1873. Isaac Ellwood applied on Jan. 7, 1874, and Jacob Haish applied on Dec. 22, 1873. Ellwood and Glidden worked together to produce barbed wire and established the Barb Fence Company. At this time Haish learned that Glidden and Ellwood were producing barbed wire so he filed a lawsuit to prevent them from doing so. This lawsuit eventually

ended up before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Glidden’s patent in 1892. In 1875 Glidden and Ellwood built their first large factory, which in 1882 was renamed the Superior Barb Wire Company. This plant was soon producing 3,000 tons of wire each year. Prairie and plains farms quickly discovered that Glidden’s wire was the cheapest, strongest and most durable way to fence their property. One farmer wrote, “It takes no room, exhausts no soil, it shades no vegetation, is proof against high winds, makes no snowdrifts and is both durable and cheap.”

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

Church, 501 Third Ave. All men of the community are invited to attend.

School Lunch Menus Jan. 8-12 German Valley Grade School Monday—breakfast pizza, hash brown, pears Tuesday—chicken nuggets, tossed salad, peaches Wednesday—beef tacos, refried beans, pineapple Thursday—potato & corn soup, string cheese, Mandarin oranges Friday—sloppy Joes on a bun, carrots & dip, apple slices Forreston Grade School Monday—cheese pizza, peas, Mandarin oranges Tuesday—Salisbury steak,

mashed potatoes, peaches, roll Wednesday—chicken patty on a whole grain bun, tossed salad, applesauce Thursday—chicken noodle soup, ham wrap, grape tomatoes, pineapple Friday—breakfast pizza, carrots & celery, apple slices, cinnamon bread Junior & Senior High School Monday—pizza, tossed salad, peas, pears Tuesday—corn dogs, fries, green beans, applesauce Wednesday—chicken fajita, refried beans, cornlettuce-cheese, pineapple

Thursday—potato bowl, tossed salad, Mandarin oranges Friday—barbecued pulled pork, chips, veggies & dip, apple slices Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals. Lunch prices for the current school year are as follows: daily - $2.75, weekly - $13.75, monthly $55. Breakfast is served at Forreston Grade School only. Prices are: daily - $1.75, weekly - $8.75, monthly $35.

DROP OFF SITES: STARTING DECEMBER

PICK UP SERVICE: Saturday, January 6th trees will be picked up by local high school FFA groups in these areas: VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS CITY OF OREGON BYRON AREA CITY OF POLO VILLAGE OF ADELINE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON BAILEYVILLE GERMAN VALLEY TREES MUST BE AT THE CURB BY 8 A.M. ON JANUARY 6, 2018 Rochelle Residents: The City Street Department will chip trees at the curb, January 2-15, 2018

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REMOVE ALL DECORATIONS. NO WREATHS, GARLAND, OR PLASTIC BAGS. Any questions call Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department 815-732-4020 SM-ST1492296

26TH Oregon: Park District Maintenance Dept., 507 Hill St. Byron: Byron boat launch lot, E. Blackhawk Dr. (Rte. 2) Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. Leaf River: 208 W. Railroad St., (near sewage treatment plant) Rochelle: Atwood Park, 10th Ave. & 20th St. Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. Polo: Southwest corner of E. Colden St. & S. Green Ave. DROP OFF ENDS, JANUARY 15, 2018 FREE MULCH AT THE CHIPPING SITES, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS

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​Enbridge donates to Kishwaukee College Scholarship Fund Kishwaukee College welcomed Enbridge representatives to campus on Dec. 14 and accepted a $5,000 donation to Kishwaukee College Foundation for the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry Awareness Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2015 and is intended for students at Kishwaukee College who are enrolled in the Automated Engineering Technology Program or Welding Technology Program. The scholarship fund will provide five scholarships worth $1,000 each that will be dispersed in two payments for Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 to the student recipients. Interested students may apply at the Kishwaukee College Foundation offices located in the Kishwaukee College Administration Offices (C2160). Enbridge Inc. is North America’s premier energy infrastructure company with strategic business

platforms that include an extensive network of crude oil, liquids and natural gas pipelines, regulated natural gas distribution utilities and renewable power generation. The Company safely delivers an average of 2.8 million barrels of crude oil each day through its Mainline and Express Pipeline, and accounts for nearly 68% of U.S.-bound Canadian crude oil production, and moves approximately 20% of all natural gas consumed in the U.S. serving key supply basins and demand markets. Enbridge also has a growing involvement in electricity infrastructure with interests in more than 2,500 MW of net renewable generating capacity, and an expanding offshore wind portfolio in Europe. The company has ranked on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations index for the past eight years. Enbridge has a long history of commitment to supporting educational opportunities.

Representatives from Enbridge were at Kishwaukee College on Dec. 14 to present President Laurie Borowicz with a check for $5,000 for the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry Awareness Scholarship. Pictured, left to right, are: Irisa Hescott, Malta, scholarship recipient; Adrian Lopez, Sycamore, scholarship recipient; Bill Nicklas, Executive Director of the Kishwaukee College Foundation; Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College; Jim Connors, Community Ambassador for Enbridge; John Gauderman, Director, Great Lakes Region, for Enbridge; Jun Chen, DeKalb, scholarship recipient; Dave Bareham, Area Manager for Enbridge; Bernie Pupino, CoordinatorCareer Technologies at Kish; and State Representative Bob Pritchard. Photo supplied

The establishment of the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry Awareness Scholarship at Kishwaukee

College is a demonstration of the company’s support of technical education. For more information

on Enbridge visit www. enbridge.com/. For more information on Kishwaukee College, visit www.kish.edu.

To contact the Kishwaukee College Foundation, email foundation@kish.edu or call 815-825-9507.

Elks to sponsor foot clinic for kids Sauk Valley will host The Dixon Elks Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sponsor a free podiatry assessment clinic for children on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 8:30 to 10: 30 a.m. at the KSB Foot & Ankle Center, 215 E. First St., Suite 310, Dixon. Dr. David Yeager will be the clinician in charge. The clinic hour starts at 8 a.m. is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks

Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since

1928 and this is one of the 16 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If the child’s feet are pointing out or he or she complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain, or has a back curvature, he or she can be seen at this clinic. No fee is charged for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide

financial assistance to their best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

ag breakfast and workshop on Jan. 18 The Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College, in partnership with Lee County Farm Bureau, is hosting a breakfast and ag workshop on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria and Mathis Theatre respectively. Guest speakers, Dan Hawkins, Scott Stoller,

and Dr. Ryan Anderson will discuss estate and succession planning, grain marketing, and bringing the next generation home – A Family Conversation. For more information, visit svcc.edu/sbdc. Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 12. Register at sbdc@svcc.edu or call 815835-6244.

Rock River Center Activities What’s “Happening” at Rock River Center? (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Denny Jacobs Returns with Easy Listening Music We are excited to have Denny Jacobs back on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. for a performance at the Rock River Center. Denny is a regular on the “Pride of Oregon” Paddleboat, as well as other local facilities. You will enjoy a wide variety of guitar music and vocals during his program. Reservations are now required. Please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252 if you plan on attending. Benefits of Reflexology at Rock River Center Carolyn Bieck, a Certified Reflexologist, will share the science and benefits of reflexology on Monday, Jan. 29. Her program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. and last for one hour. What is Reflexology? • A reminder to wake up and act right • A science and an art based on a system of zone and reflex areas that

represent an image of the body in miniature on the feet, hands and ears. • The areas on the feet, hands and ears correspond to the specific organs, glands and body parts. What does a reflexologist do? A reflexologist applies specific pressure using a thumb and finger walking technique, along with a relaxing procedure before, during and after each session. The thumb and finger walking technique stimulates the nerve pathway to create a chemical flow that communicates with the nervous system. This technique releases essential chemicals for improving the functions of the bodies system, for relaxing, for better health, and for all-around well being. Carolyn will be doing a demonstration and a volunteer from the audience will be needed. Registration is required. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to sign up if you will be joining us. Tax Man Back in February Starting Feb. 6 and 7, the tax man will be at Rock

River Center every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. by appointment only. Appointments are now being taken by calling 815732-3252. At the time of making the appointment you will be given instructions on requirements of documentation. Again, it is very important that you are on time for your appointment so the preparers remain on schedule. For your appointment, please call 815-732-3252. RRC Travels to Circa 21 Friday, April 6; Rise Up O’ Men. Rise Up O Men is a brand new musical featuring the men of the church and your favorite church basement ladies who serve them. As these hard-working farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits of solder vs. weld, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the kitchen. But that’s what happens when you let roosters in the henhouse. The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for non-members. The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, March 9.

Wednesday, Sept. 26; Mama Won’t Fly An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for non-members. The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 Each performance is priced to include transportation, show tickets, lunch (dessert is optional and will be available at the show for additional cost) and all taxes and gratuities. Reservations and prepayment can be made in person at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon or by mail. Note: Your reservation and prepayment must be received by the deadline on all trips. Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly. Seating is limited. Please call the Center at 815-732-3252 or toll free 1-800-541-5479 for more information on one or all of these shows. Remember: Rock River

Center gift certificates are accepted as payment. Groups Information January and February Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center. Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, 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 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-2342511 or 815-298-7004. 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 second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center.

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Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2-3 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. (No February meeting) Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment 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 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center. For additional information, visit www.rockrivercenter. org or call 815-732-3252.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage license.

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Eleanor Moats of Polo will celebrate her 90th Birthday January 13th, 2018. She is the mother of Christa (Neil) Merdian and Gary Moats of Polo and the Grandmother of Matt Merdian of Wisconsin. Birthday Wishes may be sent to 601 E. Colden, Polo, IL 61064 SM-ST24177-0104

Dec. 22 Taylor Ryan Isley and Casey Ellen Clayton, both of Rochelle.

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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, Jan. 4—10 a.m. Bible Class; 6-8 p.m. Youth Skate at White Pines Rink Sunday, Jan. 7—8 a.m. Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Tuesday, Jan. 9—9 a.m. Circuit Pastors Meeting Thursday, Jan. 11—10 a.m. Bible Class 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 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry

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(infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 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. 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.

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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903. 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 Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 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 German Church Road FIRST UNITED Pastor John Wisdom METHODIST CHURCH Church Office 402 First Ave., Forreston Phone: 815-732-6313 Pastor David Poust 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, Jan. 4—8 a.m. AA Women & Men’s Bible Meeting Study, Kids Club Sunday, Jan. 7—9 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.com Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School EMMANUEL Monday, Jan. 8—8 a.m. AA EVANGELICAL Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at LUTHERAN CHURCH The Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Nursing Home; 3-4:30 p.m. (Payne’s Point) Good 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 Worship Service 9 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS January, March, May, July, 102 S. Seminary St. September, November Mt. Morris Senior Pastor VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Bruce McKanna METHODIST CHURCH 815-734-4942 2649 W. Florence Rd., Thursday, Jan. 4—1 p.m. Freeport Ladies Bible Study Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Saturday, Jan. 6—7 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group February, April, June, August, Sunday, Jan. 7—8:30 a.m. October, December Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON GROVE Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group CHURCH Log onto our website at 7246 N. Freeport Rd., http://www.efcmm.org to check Forreston out our latest opportunities and Presbyterian Church in updates America Pastor Drew Jones FAITH DISCOVERY 815-938-3605 CHURCH www.forrestongrovechurch. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo com Jeremy Heller, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-3588 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Worship Service Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Nursery Available We are an independent non- FORRESTON REFORMED denominational Christian CHURCH church. 501 Third Ave. Visitors are always welcome. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 FAITH EVANGELICAL lylezumdahl@gmail.com LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Worship 402 Second Ave., Forreston 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 FREEDOM LUTHERAN “A Church with a Heart — CHURCH, ELCA In the Heart of Forreston” Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-222-7270 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Thursday, Jan. 4—6:30 p.m. at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Bible Study Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Sunday, Jan. 7—9 a.m. GIFT—Growing In Faith Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Together-Christian education for all ages following worship FAITH UNITED service METHODIST CHURCH Welcome Center is at Mission Statement: Loving, 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible GRACE VALLEY 702 E. Dixon St., Polo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastor Brian LeBaron CHURCH 815-946-3212 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Website: faithumcpolo German Valley 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Jake Ritzema 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-362-6601 11 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Worship Service 10 a.m. 505 Hill St., Oregon

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

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

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 Thursday, Jan. 4—7 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting, Habitat for Humanity Meeting Saturday, Jan. 6—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday, Jan. 7—9 a.m. Worship-Epiphany & Renewal of Baptism; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School Monday, Jan. 8—6:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEO in FLC Tuesday, Jan. 9—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Staff Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Pastor David Poust Sunday, Jan. 7—10 a.m.; Scouts Den Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10—6:30 Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Worship Communion in Chapel; 10 a.m. Congregational Care Meeting; LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Live; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Saturday, Jan. 13—4 p.m. Pastor Chan Ik Choi Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Agape Praise Team Worship Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14—8 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Education Committee Meeting; Age Three through 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sixth Grade. Fellowship & Sunday School Everyone is Welcome 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.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Jan. 4—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Jan. 5—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Saturday, Jan. 6—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, Jan. 7—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 8—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Jan. 9—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 9 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry

Wednesday, Jan. 10—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s sermon is titled “New Outlook on Attitudes.” Communion will be celebrated. Pastor Hoffman will give the Communion Comments. Greeting you will be Mike and Sharon McGlinn. During morning worship an

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. 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. Rev. Lucy Wynard Sunday, Jan. 7—9:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 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 ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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First Fridays moving to Moose Club in Mt. Morris While the popular First Fridays Open Stage Music Show has made frequent guest appearances in recent years at the Mt. Morris Moose Club, Jan. 5 marks the beginning of its new home at the Moose Club on – what else – the First Friday of each month. Musicians will draw for time slots at 6:30 p.m. and performances will begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all musicians, even late arrivals, have had their turn on stage. A jam session will follow until it is time for the traditional closing with “Will

the Circle Be Unbroken.” The musical styles vary widely including country, bluegrass, folk, blues, light rock, and eclectic blending of multiple genres. The musicians will be supported by a professional sound system engineered by Kent Enders. Music fans are encouraged to arrive hungry and thirsty as the Mt. Morris Moose Club is highly regarded for its food and beverage service. Be sure to mark Jan. 5 on the calendar to be part of a new chapter in the 18-year Jim Wolber has been a fan favorite of First Fridays Open history of First Fridays. Stage Music Shows. Photo supplied

Society offers birding trips Jan. 13, 30 Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will offer birding field trips on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 30. Travel local country roads in search of those open land species from the north that frequent the area primarily during the winter.

Come on either trip or both. Last year participants saw very few of the typically more common species like snow buntings, Lapland longspurs, and horned larks, but were richly rewarded with very good views of a snowy owl.

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Other species the groups will search for include rough-legged hawk, northern shrike, and merlin. Carpool and cruise country roads in local areas that were historically prairie. Viewing will be done predominantly from vehicles, using cars as blinds.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle will be the guest speaker at the First Saturday Community Coffee in Chana on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 S. Main St. He will discuss sheriff’s department

The group will meet at 9 a.m. both days at the Staples parking lot in Freeport located at 1722-1724 South West Avenue and continue to bird until noon. Lunch in Freeport after the field trip is optional. To confirm attendance call Mary at 815-938-3204.

activities, explain policies of the department, and explain any new laws. This community gathering is held the first Saturday of each month from January through March from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Everyone is welcome.

Lunch ‘n Learn program set for Tues., Jan. 16 Speaker to be Peace Corps alum, intern for City of Oregon The Oregon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that monthly Lunch ‘n Learn programs will continue to be held the third Tuesday of the month at noon at the Nash Center River Room. “We are very pleased and grateful for the continuing support of the Oregon Park District in lending use of space and hospitality features for this Chamber outreach program,” said Debbie Dickson, Chamber Executive Director. “It is our hope that all Oregon, as well as Ogle County area folks, whether in business or private citizens, whether chamber members or not, know that all are welcome to join us for this networking, educational and informational opportunity”. The Jan. 16 program will feature Farrahn Hawkins, Peace Corp alumnus, who has joined the staff of the City of Oregon as a full time intern and will spend the next 11 months assisting with economic development and

tourism growth. This opportunity has been made available through an Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) Intern program. Her responsibilities will include research, marketing, business outreach, website management, and presentation of seminars designed to improve local business practices according to their interests. She will also be assisting Oregon Chamber of Commerce projects supporting tourism and business development efforts. This Intern program is an extension of the city’s involvement with IIRA which also assisted with the development of the Oregon Together community group. “Please make plans to attend our January Lunch ‘n Learn to meet Farrahn and to discuss ways this program can add value to our community. Let’s give her a big Oregon welcome,” said Dickson. The cost remains $10 and is payable at the door. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Oregon Chamber at 815732.2100, or send an email toococ@oregonil.com.

Reading Matters Stories help with reading comprehension By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist There’s something magical about stories. Humans have been creating stories for centuries and people of all ages enjoy hearing stories being read or told. Passing stories from one generation to the next also passes on family culture and traditions. Stories and storytelling also play an important role in the reading development

of our children and grandchildren. Oral language development provides a vital foundation for learning to read. Children learn to speak by listening to the language around them. Back and forth conversations help children’s vocabulary and language skills grow. They quickly learn about language and communication. Reading aloud to children or telling them stories will also contribute to oral language development in positive ways. Additionally, stories have an important role in reading

comprehension. As children hear a variety of stories they learn about the language of stories. They learn about characters, setting, and the problems and solutions that tie them together. Listening to stories being read or told from an early age fills them with the wonderful language of stories such as “once upon a time” and “a wee little baby bear.” They carry that knowledge and language with them as they learn to read and discover stories on their own. So, we can, and certainly should, read aloud to our children and grandchildren. We can also tell them stories. We can tell them

about things that happened when we grew up. We can tell them stories we heard from our families. They do not have to be long. A memorable or funny event from our family history would be perfect. We can also find stories in books or on the Internet then learn them and share them. Traditional fairy tales are good choices and there are still many references to them in our culture, so there is value in knowing traditional fairy tales. Myths and legends are also favorites. Children enjoy the Porquoi stories that explain how things in nature came to be. For example, there are

stories about why the bear has a stumpy tail and why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears. Trickster tales are also fun to share. It is interesting to locate them from a variety of cultures. I have used the trickster tales from Africa about Anansi the spider on several occasions and have been amazed at how long the children remember them. No matter how you choose to share the magic of stories, remember they can contribute to your child’s reading development. There’s also value in the time spent together and that’s another kind of magic!

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Oregon Park District Events Oregon Park District offers the following events and activities. Daddy Daughter & Mother Son Date Night Disco Wear your “groovy” threads and come party with us at the Oregon Park District DISCO dances in February. The always popular Mother Son Date Night is Friday, Feb. 9, and the Daddy Daughter Dance is Saturday, Feb. 10. Both dances are from 6:308:30 p.m. at Nash Recreation Center. Get “funky” with us 70’s style at the DISCO! Registration deadline for both dances is Jan. 25. Cost for dances are $12 a boy and $8 a mom and $15 a girl and $10 a dad. The earlier you register, the earlier your photo time slot. For pricing and to register stop at Nash or call 815-7323101 to register by phone. No on-line registration for these special events. Summit Snowshow

Winter can be a challenging time to stay motivated in trying new things. This is a great opportunity for you and your friends/family to get outside and enjoy our gorgeous snow-covered state parks for just $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Join the Oregon Park district as we all meet at Nash at 11 a.m. to review our gear and load up into our park district vehicles. We expect to return by 1:30 p.m. Let’s go out together this season and enjoy the beautiful northern Illinois winter scenery. Your only requirement is to dress for the weather. Deadline for Saturday, Jan. 13 snowshoeing is Wednesday, Jan. 10. Deadline for Saturday, Jan, 27 snowshoeing is Wednesday, Jan. 24. Snowshoeing will be cancelled and refunds issued if there is no snow on the designated dates. Registered participants will be contacted prior to Saturday if there is a cancellation.

First Friday in the Pool TGIF….. Thank Goodness it’s Family Game Night! Join us for snacks and games in the River Room from 6-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5. There will be more fun and games on the pool deck and open swim from 6:30 -8:45 p.m. This is free to members and just a daily fee for everyone else. Residents rates are $2 for students and $3 for adults. Non-Resident Rates are $3 for students and $4 for adults. Indoor Soccer This indoor soccer league will take place on Saturdays and can be used as an introduction to soccer. Age groups will be broken down into 4 and 5 years old and 6 and 7 years old. Each day of this soccer program will start with practicing fundamental soccer skills followed by a game. Games will be one hour and times will vary. The registration deadline is Jan. 17. The cost for park district residents is $35 and

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$40 for non-residents. The league will be on Saturdays starting Feb. 3 through March 3. Games will be at Nash or the Blackhawk Center. Indoor soccer will run from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports N Stories (Ages 4-7 years old) Have a child that loves sports? Come check out our new Sports ‘N’ Stories program. Each week the children will read a sports themed story, followed by getting to participate in the book’s theme. We will be learning about football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Class held at Nash or the Blackhawk Center on Tuesdays, Feb. 6 through Feb. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. The deadline to register is Jan. 30. The cost is $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. Co-Ed Volleyball League (18+ Years old) Join us for this co-ed volleyball league that is both fun and competitive. The league will consist of a regular season followed by an end of year tournament. Teams may have a maximum of six players on the court at a time. No more than three males will be allowed on the court at once. Games will be played on Thursday nights starting on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. Schedule length will depend on the number of registered

teams. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the fee is $215 per team. Recreate & Celebrate Day Oregon School District students have a long weekend coming up. On Monday, Jan. 15 we will have a field trip day to the Discovery Museum in Rockford. You must be registered by Monday, Jan. 8. You may drop off as early as 6:15 a.m. and pick up as late as 6 p.m. The fee is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents per student. Space is limited. Register early! Toddler/Preschool Gym Does your little one have tons of energy? In this five-week session, toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy free play, gross motor development, creative movement, and fun. Class is led by Amanda Harbaugh. The toddler class includes parent involvement for their walking-3-year-old. Preschools must be age 3 prior to the first day of class. Classes held at Nash from Wednesdays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 7. The class times are, Toddlers 10 to 10:45 a.m. and Preschool 11 to 11:45 a.m. Deadline to register is Monday, Jan. 8. Fee is $25 for residents and $30 for non-resident. Fitness Classes/ Personal Training New Year, New You! Get a jump start on your New

Year’s Resolutions! Whether you are an early morning person or prefer afternoon workouts, we have a class for you. Our classes include: Early Rise with Aimee, Core & More, and Power Yogilates. Classes are held at both Nash Recreation Center and the Blackhawk Center. Classes are available Monday – Friday and anywhere from once to 4 times a week. Pick a class and time that works best for your schedule. Or if it is a lifestyle change you are seeking, we have two very talented personal trainers to provide personalized instruction, guidance and support necessary to help you feel and see the results. For more information contact Matt Mekeel at 815-732-3101 or matt@ oregonpark.org. Starfish Swimming Lessons Learn to swim this winter at Nash. Lessons start the week of Jan. 15 and meet once a week for 8 weeks. Registration deadline is Jan. 7. Mark your calendars. No late registration will be taken and classes fill fast. All classes are taught by certified Starfish Swim Instructors. Level 1-6 are for ages 3 and up. Star babies are for ages 6 months to 3 years and a parent must get in the water with them. For more information call the park district at 815-7323101.

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Committee sets transportation meetings The Human Services Transportation Plan - Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties) Transportation Committee Meetings for 2018 will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26, at the Mendota Moose Lodge 714; March 23, at Kendall Area Transit VAC Office Annex; May 25, at the Mendota Moose Lodge 714; July 27, at Bureau/Putnam Area Transportation System; Sept. 28, at the Mendota Moose Lodge 714; and Nov. 30, at Lee-Ogle Transit Systems. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. HSTP – Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) Transportation Committee Meetings for 2018 will be will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25, at Freeport Public Library; March 22, at Boone County Council on Aging: May 24, at Freeport Public Library; July 26, at Carroll County Senior Center; Sept. 27, at Freeport Public Library; and Nov. 29, at FHN Memorial Hospital.

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 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 for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plans for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3 Serenity Shed will host a Ladies’ Night Out on Jan. 19. This sign is easy to make for all (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, skill levels and will brighten anyone’s home during the winter months. Photo supplied Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Kim Zimmerman at 815-433-5830.

Looking for something to do during the long winter evenings? How about spending some time at Serenity’s Shed creating a wooden home decoration. A class for all skill levels will be held on Friday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. at The Shed, 131 N. Third St. in downtown Oregon. The $30 cost includes all supplies, wine, food, and lots of fun. All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice. For those who cannot attend the Friday night class but would still like to make some creative and fun projects, Monday morning get-togethers start at 9 a.m. at The Shed. Learn a new technique, help with a project, or just visit. Coffee and warm soup is always available. Call to register for the evening class at 815-7322499. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Kishwaukee College partners with ICATT for apprentice program

Diana Lantz, Mt. Morris, receives a certificate for a pork half from Stillman Bank Senior Vice President Pat Donahue for the bank’s annual Holiday Giveaway. Photo supplied

Bank announces winners Stillman Bank held its annual Holiday Giveaway drawing on Dec. 20. The bank had a total of six winners throughout its six locations. The winners received either a beef quarter or pork half. The winners of the beef quarters were: Chris (Christine) Zimmerman, Rockford; Rachel Toth, Stillman Valley; and Ed Reuter, Rockford.

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The winners of the pork halves were: Diana Lantz, Mt. Morris; Marcy Greenwell, Rochelle; and Crystal Nesemeier, Byron. The annual Holiday Giveaway is one of the many ways the bank gives back to the local communities it serves, officials said. For more information on the 2017 Holiday Giveaway visit www.stillmanbank.com.

Kishwaukee College is partnering with the Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT) to offer a manufacturing maintenance technician apprenticeship program for local industry. “This apprenticeship program has been very successful in Europe and has translated to other parts of the U.S. very successfully, too. We are excited to partner with ICATT and bring this opportunity to our local employers and workforce,� said Bernie Pupino, Coordinator of Career Technologies at the college. ICATT works with and subscribes to the GermanAmerican Chambers of Commerce dual education apprenticeship program model. Students who become apprentices commit to a five-year program that combines employment with manufacturing education. Students work full-time for their employer three days of the work week and spend the other two days at Kishwaukee College in the Automated Engineering Tech (AET) program, taking classes in manufacturing processes, safety, fabrication

Bernie Pupino, pictured in the Manufacturing Lab at Kishwaukee College, helps coordinate the ICATT Apprentice Program in manufacturing at the College. The College is running the pilot program this fall and will be accepting new participating local manufacturers for the Fall 2018 apprenticeship cohort. Photo supplied

practices, print reading, metrology, CNC, and CAD. In the pilot program at Kishwaukee College this year, two manufacturers are participating: Greenlee Textron and Bourn & Koch. The students are a mixture of employees who were already working for their respective companies and new hires identified by the

companies for participation. “This apprenticeship program generates a talent pipeline for the companies,� Pupino said. “We are beginning to put together the second year of the program which will begin in Fall 2018. We’re reaching out to local industries to create the second apprenticeship cohort. This is a great

opportunity for local industry to get the highlytrained employees they have been searching for.� The employer pays for their employee’s tuition and fees, as well as their salary. The students will earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in AET and agree to work full-time for Turn to B3

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Senior center plans Nashville trip Spring trip will leave Polo on April 16

Polo State Scholars Polo High School’s 2017-18 Illinois State Scholars are: Randal Gabaldon, Jordan Drolema, Lena Baumann, and Hanna Blumhoff. Photo supplied

The Polo Senior Center plans trip to Nashville, Tennessee in the spring. The trip will depart from Polo on Monday, April 16 and return on Friday, April 20. This five-day four-night

trip will cost $649 per person, based on double occupancy, Single occupancy $828, and triple occupancy is $629 per person. A $75 deposit is required when signing up, and the final payment will be due on Monday, Feb. 5. Trip protection insurance is available through Travel Confident for an addition $59 for double and triple

occupancy, and $69 for single occupancy. Included in the price are: • motor coach transportation, • four nights of lodging and eight meals — four breakfast and four dinners, • two shows — The Grand Ole Opry and Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, • guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade

Plantation, • admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and admission to the Grand Ole Opry Behind the Scenes, • ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel. For more information or to reserve a seat call Barb Burke at 815-946-3818 or 815-238-8645.

Polo Senior Center offers basic computer class Randy Hayes will present a basic computer class beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Polo Senior Center. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for four weeks. The fee is $20 for the course and is payable at the first session. The class will cover the absolute basics of using a computer. Participants do not have to

know anything at all about using a computer to take the class. Below is a list of topics to be covered. They are not in the order but are provided to give interested persons an idea of the class content. This class is a start-tofinish-class, not a dropin-on-the-topics-youareinterested-in class. The senior center will host a series of drop-In classes after the basic class is completed

for people interested in learning more about specific topics. Class size is limited to 6 people. Call the Polo Senior Center to register 815946-3818. Class topics include: 1. Terminology of the Computer – essentials, 2. Windows 7 – how we talk to the computer including Windows 7 Quick Reference Guide, 3. Passwords – the key to security (or is it confusion?),

4. How to use the mouse – right and left click, 5. Internet – the basics, 6. “Home Page” Selecting, Using, Keeping it Neat Looking, 7. Email – setting up and using an email account, 8. “Cutting” and “Pasting” - short cuts to typing, 9. Downloading files a) how to; b) cautions, 10. Organizing Files on Your Computer, 11. Backing Up Files,

12. Your Screen – customize how your screen looks, 13. Skype – video chatting with your grandchildren, 14. Google Search- finding all those things you have wonder about, 15. Photographs: Taking, Transferring, Saving, 16. How to Update Windows, 17. Microsoft Word – your computer as a typewriter, 18. Microsoft Excel – your

computer as a spread sheet (or check register), 19. Adobe Reader – PDF files, 20. Photos – the miracle of photographs in a computer, 21. Command “Short Cuts” on your computer, 22. Popular Sites: Amazon, Ebay, FaceBook, 23. Linking Your so-called “Smart Phone,” 24. Free Stuff, REALLY?? - beware – the importance of virus checking programs.

Polo Public Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible. Keys for Crafts The library is asking the public to donate old house keys to be used for craft activities. Please bring the keys into the library. Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10. LEGO Club Saturday, Jan. 13 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6-12 Snack provided. Pokemon Club

Saturday, Jan. 20 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6-12 Snack Provided Movie & Popcorn Wednesday, Jan. 24 1:30 to 3 p.m. Movie: Despicable Me 3 Early out movie and Popcorn Adult Programs Pinterest Party Tuesday, Feb. 6 6 to 7 p.m. Activity: Heart Quilt Block Registration is required for this program. Book Discussion Groups Afternoon Book Club @ the Library

Monday, Jan. 22 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Selection: Finding Fish by Antwone Quenton Fisher Friday Book Discussion @ the Library Friday, Jan. 26 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Selection: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Adult Fiction The Midnight Line: a Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child End Game by David Baldacci Large Print Past Perfect by Danielle Steel

Young Adult New to the Collection The Caldera by John The following list is a small sampling of the new Flanagan, Bk 7 Brotherband items available at the library. Chronicles Please come in and check DVDs out our new books and other Cars 3 items on display located in Despicable Me3 each section of the library. To look at our collection, RRC Representative visit our website (pololibrary. Wednesday, Jan. 24 org) and view the carousel, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or come in to browse the new The Rock River Center sections in our bookcases.

provides a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population. No appointment is necessary. They will return the fourth Wednesday of each month. Library Closed Martin Luther King Holiday - Monday, Jan. 15 Polo Public Library 302 Mason St. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or

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Fulton beats Marcos for third place at tournament By Brian Weidman bweidman@saukvalley. com It took a full 32 minutes to decide it, but Fulton’s might trumped Polo’s speed in a back-and-forth thirdplace game Saturday night at the Eastland Holiday Tournament. The Steamers employed a balanced offensive attack and got a few key stops at the end to pull out a 64-60 victory against the Marcos. Fulton scored the contest’s last five points. “We knew that was going to be a fight,” Fulton coach R.J. Coffey said. “Polo, they play fast. They’re high energy on both ends, and they can really shoot the ball, so we knew it was going to be a tough one. I’m proud of my guys. They did exactly what they needed to do to end the tournament the right way.” The game pitted teams with contrasting styles. Polo (13-4) is guard-oriented, with an attack heavy on 3-point shooting and small, quick players taking the ball to the basket – with forwards Justin Young and Reid Taylor to clean up the misses. Fulton (13-4), meanwhile, goes through senior forwards Tyler Bruggenwirth and Nate Wierema on most possessions, and is content to pass the ball around until something breaks. Bruggenwirth (17 points, 7 rebounds) and Wierema (6 points, 12 rebounds) were a handful inside. “We thought that once we got the ball down the court and we were able to get it into the bigs, it was going be hard for them to stop both of them,” junior guard Keegan Kloepping said. “No matter what they did, one of them was going to go off in the end, and we knew we could come out with the win.” Kloepping kept the Steamers in the game early. He hit three 3-pointers in the first quarter, another in the second, and his 15 first-half points helped Fulton go into halftime facing a mere 34-33 deficit. The final frantic minutes of the game saw neither team able to gain more than a onepoint lead. Polo’s last lead was at 60-59 after Trevin Woodin dropped in a pair of free throws with 2 minutes, 12 seconds to play. Fulton responded with a layup from Kyle Schipper at the 1:50 mark to go up 61-60. The quick-strike Polo offense then came up empty, as Woodin’s layup was blocked by Wierema. The Steamers then ran more than a minute off the clock before calling timeout with 30.3 seconds to go. A

pair of quick fouls put Cody Sanderson on the line, and he responded with two free throws with 27.2 seconds to go to up Fulton’s lead to 6360. On Polo’s next possession, Brady Webb hoisted a 3-pointer that missed with about 12 seconds to go. The Marcos’ Young latched onto the rebound, only to have it poked away by the Steamers’ Jamison Osborn. He passed it to Sanderson, who was fouled with 8.3 seconds on the clock. Sanderson hit one free throw to seal the win. Kloepping and Bruggenwirth each had 17 points to pace the Fulton offense, Schipper had nine and Sanderson added eight. “I thought we did a nice job of not only getting it into our bigs,” Coffey said, “but our guards were penetrating and attacking the rack, and dropping it off to the bigs. I thought we had a good mix of perimeter guys and bigs tonight. When we have a good mix, we’re pretty tough, when our bigs and our guards are rolling.” Bruggenwirth entered the game with 989 career points, and a layup late in the third period put him over the 1,000-point mark for his career. He was presented with a game ball after the contest. “It was a great feeling – probably the best feeling I’ve had playing basketball,” Bruggenwirth said. Woodin started out like a house afire for Polo as he drained his first three shots from long distance – the last of which he turned into a four-point play. He wound up with a team-high 17 points. “I had a couple of open looks, and then I started feeling it,” Woodin said. Webb had 15 points, Braiden Soltow had 14, and Young chipped in nine. Young and Soltow each grabbed seven rebounds. The Marcos led by eight points twice in the third quarter, the last of which was at 45-37 after Woodin connected on two foul shots with 4:07 on the clock. A failure to build on, or at least maintain that lead, was ultimately the Marcos’ downfall, according to head coach Matt Messer. “We started to gamble defensively and gave up three layups to let them get back to within two by the end of the quarter,” Messer said. “If we would have held those possessions out a little bit better, I think we would have been all right. Energyand effort-wise, we gave it all we could. There were just a couple of mistakes we need to clean up.”

Polo’s Brady Webb drives around a Fulton defender Saturday night. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

Polo’s Braiden Soltow puts a shot up Saturday night against Fulton. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

The Marcos took down the Amboy Clippers and Eastland Cougars along the way during the tournament. Above, Reid Taylor (35) puts a shot up over Amboy’s Hunter Zimmerly Friday at Eastland. Photo by Alex T. Paschal/ apaschal@saukvalley.com Below, Lane Hopkins (45) and Dakota Meyer (13) block Eastland’s Lane Christians during the second quarter of last week’s game in Lanark. Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

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A Fulton player puts a shot up over Polo’s Justin Young Saturday night. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

Polo School Activities Activities for Jan. 8-13 Monday – HS Girls Basketball vs. East Dubuque at Polo, 5:30 p.m.; HS Academic Meet vs.. Eastland at Polo, 4 p.m. Tuesday – HS Boys Basketball vs. AFC at Polo,

6 p.m.; HS Wrestling vs. Durand & West Carroll at Durand, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday – HS Wrestling vs. AFC & North Boone at AFC, 5:30 p.m. Thursday – HS Girls Basketball vs. AFC at Polo, 6 p.m.; HS Academic Meet

at Fulton Unity, 4 p.m.; Aplington Wrestling at Erie Quad, 4 p.m. Friday – HS Boys Basketball at Milledgeville, 6 p.m.; HS Wrestling at Erie JV Tourney, TBA Saturday – HS Wrestling at Kewanee Invite, TBA

Alex Dusing trips over the foot of West Carroll defender Natalie Hughes (20) late in the third quarter, coming down onto her knee and suffering an injury that took her out of the remainder of the Dec. 21 game. With Dusing healed, and seniors Rilley Peterson and Metyson Williams back, the Lady Marcos enter the new year at full strength. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Oregon wrestlers battled at Abe’s Rumble in Springfield By Randy Holland The Oregon High School wrestlers traveled south to Springfield for the second annual Abe’s Rumble Dual Team Tournament over the Christmas Vacation and finished 15th out of 43 teams. The tournament featured dozens of ranked wrestlers and 11 top 20 teams, plus several more honorable mention or better. In another great effort, the Hawks got a shot at a few ranked teams and made their mark, including a 43-34 win over 11th ranked Hope Academy in the 15th place match. Oregon also defeated 20th ranked Olympia in pool play to get a solid spot in the 32team championship bracket. Top ranked LenaWinslow-Stockton took first place, defeating third ranked Coal City 44-29 in the championship match. Oregon started in Pool G with third place Prairie Central, Olympia, who finished 12th, 14th place Sherrard, and 24th place Cumberland. On the way, the Hawks defeated 26th place St. Joseph-Ogden, and lost to 19th place El Paso-Gridley, and 13th place Wilmington. El Paso and St. JosephOgden are ranked on the Honorable Mention list, and

Wilmington is ranked 12th. Prairie Central swept Pool G with big number wins including a 56-17 win over the Hawks. Cumberland was winless. Oregon, Olympia, and Sherrard all had two wins, the Hawks defeating Cumberland 40-36 and Olympia 43-42. The teams tied at 42, but the Hawks had one more pin to win by criteria. Sherrard beat Oregon 48-29. The scoring differential put the Hawks in fourth place in the pool, feeding them into St. Joseph-Ogden in the bracket section. Oregon defeated them 45-33 to reach the top sixteen. The Hawks had the misfortune of meeting Prairie Central again in the next round and dropped to the 9-16 Bracket with an improved, but still way off 52-19 loss. Oregon was just one win or one pin away in a 31-28 loss to El Paso-Gridley in the first consolation match. Wilmington had a two forfeit advantage in the back side semifinal and added four pins to send Oregon to the 15th place match with a 45-27 loss. There, the Hawks took four pins and three forfeits to avenge their loss to Hope in last year’s 16th place match. Noah Paul at 132 led the Hawks with five pins, one

Oregon’s Chase Clark, 145 pounds, wrestles a Belvidere North opponent during a match at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on Dec. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton

in seven seconds, a technical fall, a major decision, and a 7-4 win. He sat out the second Prairie Central meet. At 138, Chase Clark had a good tournament, just one 6-5 loss marring his effort. He had three pins and two major decisions to go with 9-4 and 3-0 wins and a forfeit. Wrestling mostly 145, Chris Alaniz pinned five

times and added a major decision and a decision to go 7-2 for the tournament. Bouncing between 106 and 113, Andrew Herbst had two losses, one 6-5, while pinning four times, adding a forfeit, and taking two decisions to also go 7-2 for the two days. At 120, Jacob Milliman took a forfeit and had two pins and two decisions. Riley

Benton, going between 106 and 113 had a pin, an 11-0 major division and a 5-3 win to go with three forfeits. Hitting 170 for the first time this season, Garrett Moser had three first period pins, a major decision, and two wins, one in overtime. One of his losses was 1-0. Alternating with Moser at 170 and 182, Zachary Crandall had three pins and

a decision. Jeff Gracyalny and Austin Ebert both picked up a couple of forfeits and Gracyalny added a second period pin. Jacob Davis scored a pin in 24 seconds and Adam Glendenning added a forfeit to the team score. Donghyun Kwon participated in a tough 126 pound weight class.

Sports Column Wrestling and the decline in participants By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com According to statistics from the National Federation of State High School Associations, wrestling has taken a downturn in participation over the past decade. The state with the largest drop from 2007 to 2016 has been Illinois, with 2,849 less wrestlers. That’s certainly been evident with the large number of forfeits by many a team, especially in 1A. Filling 14 weight classes has always been a challenge. You may have enough team members to do it, but perhaps their weights aren’t distributed properly. Maybe you don’t have the hard to find lightweight or heavyweight either. With less and less kids to work with, it makes it even harder to fill the line up. Why aren’t as many kids taking part in high school

wrestling? Here are a few theories gleamed from conversations with those from the wrestling community and also message board discussions on Illinois Matmen. • Kids aren’t content with being out for wrestling for the sake of being part of a team anymore. Additionally, unless they can be the absolute best, it isn’t worth their time and effort. Not sure about the theory of kids not being as teamoriented, but there is great emphasis in wrestling on being the ultimate champ, be it a state, collegiate or international level. Not too many of those crowns to go around. • Youth wrestling, such a IKWF, burns potential wrestlers out by the heavy demands at such young ages. There is an element of truth to that, and that sentiment plays out in other sports other than wrestling. The Catch-22 - if wrestling’s grand prize is a state championship, isn’t it necessary for little Johnnie to get a head start on the process, lest he fall behind the others on the same quest? Also, if your school doesn’t

have a feeder program, how will you stay competitive with those that do? The fine line is introducing the sport to youth, but not shoving it down their throat. • Wrestling isn’t a team sports anymore. Dual meets don’t matter. It’s all about tournaments and the quest for individual performance. About 15-20 years ago in Oregon, that statement would have been met with a chorus of boos, as the Hawks bread and butter was of a dual team par excellence. Besides what transpired downstate, the meets with Byron alone were classics. Times change and duals don’t carry the same cache as they once did, not just in Oregon, but in former wrestling hubs all over Illinois. The 3A state dual meet still has credibility, but 1A and 2A have regressed significantly. • The talent pool for coaches has decreased and lack of quality coaches hurts a program’s development and nurturing. From my own experience of being around track and field, I have noticed a decrease in coaching expertise. With less college programs offering track, there are fewer people

that become involved at a coaching level. The same case could probably be made for wrestling. To compound matters, with 2,849 less wrestlers at the high school level, the potential coaching pool shrinks even more. • Wrestling isn’t included in mainstream media coverage. In fact, the Olympics almost dealt it a cruel blow by eliminating from the Games. Wrestling has always been on the outside, playing second fiddle to basketball in the winter. Does the sport need a public relations or marketing team to advance its causes? Or is wrestling such a niche sport that there will never be full public acknowledgment of it? • One message board poster mentioned he has a wonderful tree in his yard for climbing, but never sees anyone in it. He contends that kids are not as adventurous as earlier generations and that lack of risk-taking keeps them away from wrestling. Yes, I would have to agree with that. Unfortunately, we have become such a safetyconscious society, that fun stuff like jumping off roofs,

climbing trees, riding bikes off ramps, swinging on ropes and plain old fort-building is discouraged. If we haven’t had any challenges early in life, maybe wrestling is a bit too daunting to take on. • Recruitment by private schools builds powerhouse programs and those from public schools lack initiative to go out for wrestling because their school can’t compete for a state title. That’s mainly from a Chicago suburban angle and has little credence to lack of participation. if a kid is interested in wrestling, they will take part, regardless of advantages a private school may have. • Too much couch-sitting, video game playing, texting, blah, blah, blah - the socalled laziness factor. Yeah, that could apply to any sport, so it really isn’t a specific explanation to the declining numbers in wrestling. In summary, wrestling has become more about those that perform at he highest levels, as evidenced by the importance placed on rankings, tournament placing and being looked at

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by colleges. It used to be less of an egalitarian sport, with kids wrestling one another for the fun of it. Back then, the elite wrestlers didn’t get all the attention and praise heaped on as they do now. But, that is also a reflection of sports in general. Other traditional sports, such as football and basketball, have also experienced declines in numbers. Perhaps instead of looking at cause and effect in wrestling, acknowledgement of a changing high-school sports society is a more realistic approach.

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Results of the 2017 Jo Daviess Bird Count Submitted by The Eagle Nature Foundation Apple River Nineteen members of the Eagle Nature Foundation and the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation conducted the 54th Jo Daviess County National Audubon Society Christmas Count with six teams counting 3026 birds of 43 different species on Dec. 19. The most common birds counted were 606 Starlings, 413 House Sparrows, 282 Canadian Geese, and 221 Crows. This count has been conducted every year since 1964 and Terrence Ingram has been the compiler for all of these years. The weather was mild, but that does not account for the fact that many bird species, which have during the past few years been killed by our current farming practices, which are killing the birds either by starvation or poisoning. There were almost no birds seen near the commercial corn and soybean fields. Woodland areas away from these commercial farm fields continued to have some of the birds which these counts have

recorded in the past. Commercial farmers have removed their fence lines which used to have shrubs, trees and plants, which were used by many species of birds for food and shelter. Many birds migrate into these areas, but are killed by the poisons left on the plants from the summer sprays. So these new birds are seen for a short time, but soon disappear. In past years these birds could be seen in these areas almost all winter. There is some concern that birds are also being killed from eating the contaminated food that is being fed to them in bird feeders. We know now that Roundup is being used as a desiccant on black sunflower plants before they are harvested, so glyphosate may still be on the seeds that are being fed to the birds. Feeder watchers have witnessed species such as Cardinals, Blue Jays, Doves, and sparrows gradually disappear from their feeders to be replaced by new ones. Two thirds of the teams did not see a single Cardinal this year. Blue Jays were also very low in numbers as well

Looking for Food A woodpecker makes its way up a tree before landing on a suet cake Tuesday morning as temperatures dipped to -13 in some parts of Ogle County. Photo by Earleen Hinton

as larks, juncos and Tree Sparrows. Eight species were only seen by one team out of six. Five species were only seen by two teams and five species were only seen by three teams. Only 13 species were seen by all six teams. The areas near the open farm fields had

no birds, not a few, but none at all. The teams had to get away from the farm fields to find any birds. This is not the way it was 40 or 50 years ago, when this count was first conducted. For many years Ingram would predict what kind of

winter it would be, based on the birds that had been seen on this count. This year the open water allowed several different waterfowl to be counted, but very few summer birds such as Robins were seen. Hardly any winter birds such as Horned Larks or

Snow Buntings were seen. Based on what was seen this year, Ingram predicts we will have an average winter. For more information contact: Terrence N. Ingram, Exec. Director, Eagle Nature Foundation, 300 East Hickory St., Apple River, IL 61001 Phone 815-594-2306

A boy and his pony Lincoln Library gets unique item In a season of giving, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has been given a unique personal item that once belonged to Lincoln’s youngest son: a ring braided from the hair of Tad Lincoln’s pony. An Effingham family has owned the tiny ring, which has a small clasp engraved with “Thomas Lincoln,� since an ancestor received it while living in Washington in the 1860s. “This is an amazing and personal piece,� said Dr. James Cornelius, curator of the presidential library’s Lincoln Collection. “We’ve never before seen a keepsake related to one of the Lincolns’ pets. It’s a wonderful reminder of Tad as a little boy playing with his menagerie of animals on the White House grounds.� Thomas “Tad� Lincoln often rode his pony in a space

Tad Lincoln, 1869. Photo supplied

adjoining the White House and the Treasury Building, where a Union officer named Thomas C. Kelly was stationed. Kelly was married to a young woman named Catherine, who became friendly with Tad. At some point, Tad gave the small woven band to Catherine – perhaps as a farewell when he and his mother left Washington after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Mary Lincoln gave many mementoes to friends over the years. Thomas Kelly died a few years later. His wife remarried and moved to

Effingham, Ill., where her descendants – the Broom family – have held onto the ring until now. Carbondale attorney William Broom III donated it to the Lincoln Presidential Library earlier this month. “Mr. Broom and his family deserve tremendous thanks from the people of Illinois and the entire country,� said Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “Their generous donation means this one-of-a-kind artifact will be preserved and enjoyed by the public as part

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was given a unique personal item that once belonged to Lincoln’s youngest son: a ring braided from the hair of Tad Lincoln’s pony. Photo supplied

of the presidential library’s collections.� Hair jewelry was common during the Victorian era. Often it was made from human hair as a reminder of a loved one, perhaps someone who had died. Horse owners then and now have also used horse hair in jewelry. The Abraham Lincoln

Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to telling the story of America’s 16th president through oldfashioned scholarship and modern technology. It also serves as the state historical library. The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln material, as well

as some 12 million items pertaining to other aspects of Illinois history. Meanwhile, the museum uses traditional exhibits, eye-catching special effects and innovative story-telling techniques to educate visitors. Learn more at www. PresidentLincoln@illinois. gov.

Kishwaukee College apprentice program explained From A7 the employers for a minimum of two years, postgraduation. The employer gains an employee who has the perfect combination of education and practical experience gained through work at their facility that positions the employee on a direct path for upward movement with the company. The employee gains a college degree and the guarantee of a well-paid position with room for growth with their employer. The governor’s office has a focus on increasing and supporting “learn-and-earn� apprentice programs with businesses across the state. There are currently 412 registered Apprenticeship programs throughout Illinois. According to the U.S. Department of Labor,

Illinois was home to 13,754 registered apprentices in 2016. There are also unregistered apprenticeship programs in the state to serve areas without DoL apprenticeship program, which are not included in that figure. Kishwaukee College also offers unregistered apprentice programs. Under the governance of the Illinois Community College Board criteria, most of Kish’s unregistered apprentices are

available in the Automated Industrial Tech or Precision Machining programs. The apprentices work in larger companies like Rochelle Foods, smaller companies like David Turner Electric in Shabbona, and everything in between. Kishwaukee College is interested in working with employers on developing new “learn-and-earn� opportunities in the district. Pupino said that to this point in the first semester of

the program, the students are doing well and the employers are pleased with how the program is working. “The students gain the credentials and skills necessary for a goodpaying job that can become a long-term career. Both employers and employees gain from participating in this program!,� he said.

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State Fire Marshal’s office launches “Be Alarmed!” Program to offer fire prevention education The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) has launched “Be Alarmed!” – a joint smoke alarm installation program that provides smoke alarms to Illinoisans through their local fire departments. The OFSM will distribute smoke alarms with 10-year sealed batteries and fire safety educational materials to participating fire

departments, at no-cost to residents. The OSFM requires participating fire departments to personally install each smoke alarm, educate the community on fire prevention and safety, and provide installation survey data to the IFSA. “Working smoke alarms provide crucial advance warning and can potentially save lives,” said State Fire Marshal Matt Perez in press release. “ ‘The Be Alarmed! program will help ensure that Illinoisans have the tools and knowhow to prevent and escape a fire

should one occur. We encourage everyone to be alarmed in the new year and make sure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms.” ‘Six out of 10 residential fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms,” said Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director, Philip Zaleski. “The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is excited to have developed this program in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to provide smoke

alarms to Illinois residents and help reduce the number of fire related injuries and deaths across the state.” Be Alarmed! is a fire safety educational program developed to educate Illinoisans and to ensure that properly installed and working smoke alarms are in homes across Illinois. The program seeks to: • Educate Illinois residents, young and old, on home fire safety and prevention methods, • Reduce the number of firerelated injuries in Illinois,

• Reduce the number of firerelated deaths in Illinois, and • Identify the reason for nonworking smoke alarms in Illinois homes. All fire alarms and educational materials will be provided at no-cost to eligible fire departments from OSFM and IFSA with additional assistance from corporate partners including Kidde and Menards. Interested fire departments should go to www.IFSA.org/ programs/alarms for eligibility requirements and the request form.

for speeding.

County warrant for a petition to revoke. His bond was set at $10,000 (10%). Vega remained in the Ogle County Jail and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan 2.

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

appear. Bargas posted $266 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date.

Dec. 26 Gary L. Isley, 52, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Isley posted the $5,000 (10%) bond and was released. Isley is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 4.

Dec. 28 Branda Brees, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Brees posted $220 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court.

Dec. 27 Joseph Grim, 20, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Grim’s bond was set at $233 bond pending a Jan. 29 court appearance. Saydee Cupp ,19, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cupp posted the $175 bond. Robert Bargas, 47, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to

Antwon Woodson, 25, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disregarding an official traffic control device. Woodson’s bond was set at $2,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 29 court appearance. Chad Hammer, 47, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Hammer posted $266 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court. Curtis Payne, 35, Rockford,

was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Payne posted $355 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court. Ladawn Young, 32, Stewart, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Young posted $242.80 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court. Miguel Mendez, 45, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Mendez’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 29 court appearance. Dec. 29 At approximately 9:55 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 6000 block of N. Illinois 2. After an investigation, Christopher F. Baker, 27, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Baker was also cited

Shannon D. Day, 24, Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Day’s full cash bond was set at $834. Day posted $300 and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29. Aaron R. Harvey, 27, Holcomb, was arrested was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Harvey’s full cash bond was set at $2,441. Harvey posted $150 and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20. Carlos C. Ramirez, 28, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for criminal damage to property. Ramirez posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released. Ramirez is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 19. Felix Vega Jr., 47, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle

Monroe L. Wells, 37, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,651. Wells was released after posting $150 and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29. Dec. 30 At 12:46 a.m., deputies and the Illinois State Police responded to 7014 Lilac Lane, Lot 123 Rochelle, after receiving information that a wanted subject was at the location. After a short investigation, Scott R. Fore, 29, Rochelle, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and on an Ogle County warrant. Fore was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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

Ruth Putney, 6054 S. Bel-Dora Drive, Flagg Township.

Jeffery L. Miller, warranty deed to Isidro Cheri Alicio, 321 Eighth Ave., Rochelle, $120,000.

to Emily Southard and Joseph Southard, 309 W. Center St., Mt. Morris.

Dec. 27 Bull Family, LLC, quit claim to Debra D. Marshall, vacant farm land, Maryland Township.

Jeffery L. Hart and Kelly L. Hart, warranty deed to Bradley Seemann, 605 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, $140,000.

Bull Family Farm, LLC, quit claim to Debra D. Marshall, vacant farm land, Maryland Township. Marshall D. Debra, quit claim to Bull Family Farm, LLC, vacant farm land, Maryland Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage, warranty deed to Laura R. Webster, 407 Mix Lane, Oregon, $17,500.

Dec. 26 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. 22 Debbie M. Copeland, quit claim to Debbie M. Copeland and Tina C. Copeland, 1173 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron. KAB Enterprises, LLC, quit claim to Debra K. Burkhart and Kim A. Burkhart, 8778 N. Pecatonica Road, Leaf River Township. Donald Putney, quit claim to

21st Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to James C. Reynolds and Cynthia A. G. Reynolds, 410 W. Mason St., Polo, $323,000. Bay Precision, Inc., warranty deed to Charles R. Kain and Courtney M. Strange, 412 W. Locust St., Polo, $55,000. Nitram Properties, Inc. and Mariann Jordan Connelly, warranty deed to William John Connelly, 204 Martin Ave., Oregon, $167,500. Lon E. Feary and Rosalie Feary, quit claim to Lon E. Feary, 701 E. Webster St., Polo.

Debra D. Marshall, warranty Michael W. Gronewold and Kathleen Gronewold, vacant farm land, Maryland Township, $194,352. William Kereven, warranty deed

Dec. 28 Richard M. Zinowicz, warranty deed to Martha Temen 406 E. Dixon St., Polo, $64,500. William H. Furman and Susan F. Furman, warranty deed to Benjamin D. Garman and Nicole L. Garman, 1090 Pickwick Drive, Rochelle, $165,000.

James D. Hart, warranty deed to Jonathan Landry and Tammy Landry, 575 S. Second St., Rochelle, $118,000. Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to Your Property SolutionsReaington Enterprises, LLC, 1606 N. Maryland Rd., Lincoln Township, $26,500. Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Aaron Bechtol, 122 W. Main St., Stillman Valley, $35,500. J. Myron Scholl, quit claim to Mark P. Scholl and Kathleen J. Scholl, vacant land, Buffalo Township. J. Myron Scholl, quit claim to Mark P. Scholl and Kathleen J. Scholl, 109 N. Barber Ave., Polo.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Arian Ajvasi, 29, Oregon, speeding 26-34 mph above limit, Dec. 13, 2017 (Nov. 17, 2017) $140. Arian Ajvasi, 29, Oregon, disregarding official trafficcontrol device, Dec. 13, 2017 (Nov. 17, 2017) dismissed. Petrece F. Klein, 47, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 13, 2017 (Nov. 22, 2017) $140.

Susan L. Krug, 52, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 15, 2017 (Nov. 24, 2017) $120. Michael J. Wilbur, 33, Monroe Center, driving 1520 mph above limit, Dec. 13, 2017 (Nov. 28, 2017) $170. Julio C. Cervantes Jr., 24, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 11, 2017 (Nov. 23, 2017) $120.

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Cassidy M. Buttram, 17, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 14, 2017 (Nov. 29, 2017) $180. Kenneth A. Sneek, 55, Polo, deer hunting permit violation, Dec. 13, 2017 (Nov. 18, 2017) $120. Kode Hall, 24, Forreston, possession of drug paraphernalia, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 7, 2017) $120. Charles M. Schulz II, 47, Byron, excessive/ unreasonable noise, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 15, 2017) dismissed. Jacquelyn D. Johnston, 39, Polo, not driving on the right side of the road, Dec. 18, 2017 (Sept. 19, 2017) dismissed. Colten L. Boomgarden, 21, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 15, 2017) $120. Luke J. Bliton, 26, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 19, 2017 (Nov. 11, 2017) $120. Sean K. Davis, 34, Stillman Valley, failure to

reduce speed, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 15, 2017) $120. Tyrel R. Harriet, 36, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 13, 2017) dismissed. Destiny L. McManaway, 17, Davis Junction, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 16, 2017) $170. Heather L. Villa, 38, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 19, 2017 (Nov. 17, 2017) $120. Alexander Thomas Mansell, 27, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 17, 2017) $120. Katelin R. Pudlas, 16, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 19, 2017) $170. Tyler J. Reisinger, 19, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Dec. 20, 2017 (Nov. 20, 2017) $120. Seth P. Maurer, 31, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 19, 2017 (Nov. 20, 2017) $195.

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Colton D. Sullivan, 18, Byron, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 18, 2017) $532. Morgan R. Kuelling, 18, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 19, 2017) $170. Joshua P. Rodriguez, 38, Stillman Valley, driving 2125 mph above limit, Dec. 21, 2017 (Nov. 22, 2017) $140. Steven C. Bontjes, 53, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Dec. 22, 2017 (Nov. 25, 2017) $120. Skylar L. Williams, 22, Polo, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 25, 2017) dismissed. Kevin T. Craglow, 63, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Dec. 18, 2017 (Nov. 22, 2017) $120. Tyler S. Bunting, 27, Leaf River, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 18, 2017 (Dec. 5, 2017) $140. Turn to B5

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Maurice J. Bronkema Maurice J. “Morrie” Bronkema, 81, of Forreston, died on Monday Jan. 1, 2018 at his home. Morrie was born on Sept. 19, 1936 in Fulton, the son of John and Shirley (Drury) Bronkema. He married Judith A. Noordhoff July 19, 1958. She died on May 2, 1993. He then married Pat Schoel on May 21, 1994. Morrie was manager of Forreston-Lanark Ready Mix for 38 years. He also worked with Rogers Ready Mix and Materials, Stephenson Farm Services, and Greenfield Farms throughout his career. Morrie was a member of the Forreston Township Board, Ogle County Zoning Board, and Forreston Village Board. He was one of the founders of the Forreston ambulance service and a member of the Forreston Fire District Board. He served on the North West Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Committee. He coached Little League Baseball. During his free time Morrie was an avid gardener, toy collector, and supporter of Forreston athletic programs. He enjoyed fishing, bicycling, and traveling with his wife, Pat.

Dean Johnson Dean Johnson, 89, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 in Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon after a short illness. He was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Oregon, the son of Samuel and Mary (Holmes) Johnson. He was a 1946 graduate of Oregon High School. He married Melva Jean Lindahl on June 20, 1953 in Oregon. Dean was a maintenance machinist at Quaker Oats in Oregon until its closing and then at Elco Tool in Rockford

Joyce A. Stauffer Joyce Ann (Cain) Stauffer, 54, died suddenly on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Joyce was born on April 25, 1963 in Oregon, the daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Buhs) Cain. She grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Mt. Morris. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1981, and from Highland Community College in 1984. She attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and graduated from Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, from the certified nurse aid program.

More than anything, Morrie liked being around all of his grandchildren and attending all of their activities. Surviving are his wife, Pat Bronkema; three sons, Gary (Lisa) Bronkema, of Forreston, Dan (Kim) Bronkema, of Rockford, and David (Dawn) Bronkema, of Liberty Township, Ohio; daughter, Laurie (Joe) Banderet, of Freeport; four brothers, Lyle (Molly) Bronkema, of Clinton, Iowa, Wayne (Mary) Bronkema, of Pearl City, Paul (Evelyn) Bronkema, of Stockton, and Merle (Maria) Bronkema, of Pearl City; six sisters, Alice (Bob) Geissberger, of Freeport, Wilma Hiteman, of Freeport, Faye (Fred) Schieder, of Freeport, Evelyn (Dennis) Elmer, of Dakota, Diane (Lavern)

Akins, of South Wayne, and Cheryl Bronkema, of Freeport; five grandchildren, Jacob Bronkema, Joe (Rachel) Bronkema, Abbigail (Kevin Metras) Bronkema, Tanner (Kelsey Thruman) Bronkema, and Brady Bronkema; two stepdaughters, Debra Brady and Dawn Wood, both of San Antonio, Texas; four stepgrandchildren, Matthew Brady, Shayna (Ayden) Brady, Tyler Wood, and Austin (Brittany Orr) Wood; many nieces and nephews; and an expected greatgrandchild in June. Morrie was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Judith; grandson, Devin Lee Bronkema; and brotherin-law, Adli Hiteman; Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Forreston. Rev. Roger Bronkema and Rev. David Poust will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport. A memorial has been established for Ogle County Hospice and First United Methodist Church. Sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com.

until retiring in 1990. He enjoyed wood carving and working in his yard. He is survived by his wife, Melva Jean, of Oregon; son, Bruce (Teresa) Johnson, of Oregon; daughter, Christine (Ron) Ware, of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Sarah (Mike) Rutlin, Jessica (Ted) Hade, Joseph Cox, Jr., Adam Cox, Aaron (Lexi) Johnson, and Abby ( Justin Cotton) Johnson; great grandchildren, Andrew, Skye, Cheyenne, Oren, Silas, Brennan and Landon. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Georgia

Draugelis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor David Rogula will officiate. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dean’s name may be made to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Joyce married Ronald Stauffer in December of 1990. She was a world traveler, living in Australia where she worked as a nanny after high school. Joyce worked as a dispatcher for the Mt. Morris Police Department, Alpha Omega until its closing, and currently she was with Pinecrest Manor as a CNA. Joyce is survived by her husband, Ron Stauffer, of Polo; daughter, Elizabeth Stauffer, of Polo; brothers, Gary (June) Cain, of Pecatonica, Tom (Maureen) Cain, of Pecatonica, Michael (Linda) Cain, of Mt. Morris; sisters, Jean (John) Springer, of Polo, Julie (Terry) Crum,

of Broadhead, Wisconsin; 15 nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and nephews; father, Raymond Cain, of Rockford. Joyce was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley (Cain) Cahoy; grandparents, Bill and Ida Cain; and Andrew and Mary Buhs, whom she cared for in their later years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. David Coke officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials will be determined.

Fines From B4 Stephanie K. Freeze, 42, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 18, 2017 (Dec. 6, 2017) $120. Robert D. Macklin, 64, Mt. Morris, careless operation of an all-terrain vehicle, Dec. 21, 2017 (Dec. 9, 2017) $120. Sarah M. Nelson, 26, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Dec. 18, 2017 (Dec. 14, 2017) $170. Caleb J. Aguilar, 18, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 20, 2017 (Dec. 14, 2017) $170. Patrick E. Marshall, 57, Byron, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 18, 2017 (Dec. 9, 2017) $120. Michelle J. Irwin, 41, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Dec. 21, 2017 (Dec. 17, 2017) dismissed. Michelle J. Irwin, 41, Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 21, 2017 (Dec. 17, 2017) dismissed. Brian W. A. Hardeman, 20, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 21, 2017 (Dec. 18, 2017) $170. Linda K. Sigwards, 52, Stillman Valley, reckless driving, Dec. 28, 2017 (Jan. 19, 2017) $4,966.

Linda K. Sigwards, 52, Stillman Valley, driver fail to give notice of an accident, Dec. 28, 2017 (Jan. 19, 2017) $298. Bethany D. Anderson, 36, Davis Junction, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Dec. 27, 2017 (Nov. 30, 2017) dismissed. Ryan J. T. Corsen, 16, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 28, 2017 (Oct. 8, 2017) $120. Joel M. Shea, 23, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 26, 2017 (Oct. 29, 2017) $120. Peter L. Reed, 62, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 28, 2017 (Nov. 4, 2017) dismissed. Arian Ajvazi, 59, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 27, 2017 (Nov. 20, 2017) $190. Mya E. Hildreth, 17, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 27, 2017 (Nov. 27, 2017) $170. Glorie A. O’Connell, 16, Mt. Morris,disregarding stop sign, Dec. 27, 2017 (Nov. 27, 2017) $170. Janina Steinhoff, 57, Mt. Morris,driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 26, 2017 (Nov. 28, 2017) $195. Kimberly S. Barnett, 53, Mt. Morris,driving 21-25

mph above limit, Dec. 26, 2017 (Dec. 02, 2017) $140. Allison S. Mitchell, 30, Mt. Morris,driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 27, 2017 (Dec. 2, 2017) $195. Nancylee Limond, 31, Mt. Morris,operating uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 29, 2017 (Nov. 30, 2017) dismissed. John Wo Jamison, 26, Byron, deer hunting permit violation, Dec. 27, 2017 (Dec. 2, 2017) $120.

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Shirley A. Coffman Shirley Ann Coffman, 77, of German Valley, beloved wife of Ralph Coffman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Serenity Hospice, Oregon, in the presence of her family. She was born on Dec. 14, 1940 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ralph and Laura (Zopfi) Bolen. After raising four children, Shirley turned her deep passion and talent for flower arranging into a 33-year career as a florist, first at the DeMeester Flower Shop in Freeport, and then at her own business, Brush Creek Floral. Throughout her busy career, she designed flowers for hundreds of weddings and celebrations across the region. An active member of North Grove Evangelical Church, Shirley walked with the Lord daily and served Him faithfully. Ministering alongside her husband, she participated

in women’s jail ministry as a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary, and went on several overseas mission trips. She also was a longtime contributor to the Good News Club ministry for children and helped to establish the Forreston Food Pantry at the New Life Community Center. Along with her husband of 57 years, she is survived by her son, Tim (Vicky) Coffman, of German Valley; and three daughters, Lori Coffman, of Walworth, Wisconsin; Lisa (Robert)

Ruth Kramer Richards Ruth Kramer Richards, 93, of Forreston, died on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 at DeKalb Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born on Dec. 11, 1924 in Centralia, the daughter of James and Fannie (Bryan) Richards. She married Emmet Kramer on Oct. 14, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri. He died in January of 1974. Ruth and her husband farmed the family farm in Ogle County until their retirement in 1973. She was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church. Ruth loved cats, and enjoyed decorating cakes and crocheting. Ruth is survived by

Vicki L. Young Vicki Lynn Carr Dempewolf-Young, 61, of Oregon, died peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon. Vicki was born on Oct. 9,1956 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford. She was the second oldest child of Richard D. (Dick) Carr and Patricia A.(Jones) Carr. She was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Vicki married Bob Young

Richard A. Zilly Richard A. Zilly, 87, of Oregon, died on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was born on March 14, 1930 in Elmhurst, the son of William and Myrtle (Bergquist) Zilly. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst. He worked as a printer for most of his life. He married Theresa Heft on June 22, 1957 in Villa Park. They enjoyed 60 years together. His hobbies included

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her three daughters, Pam (Wayne) Hayenga, of Bryan, Texas, Donna (Dennis) Hall, of Kingston, and Debra (Phil) Paulsen, of Genoa; her brother, Donald Richards, of Lyndon; her sister, Jeanette Willis, of Lyndon; five grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Hayenga, Matthew Hayenga, Mark Hayenga,

Hosack, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, and Julia Coffman, of Washington D.C.; her devoted grandchildren, Andrea (Nick) Schneiderman, Jacob (Sally Magill) Coffman, and Alexandra, Emma, and Margaret Hosack; her adoring great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Breelyn, and Brycen Schneiderman; her brother, Eugene Bolen, of Byron; and sister, Delores Myers, of Maui, Hawaii. She will be missed deeply by her family and many friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at North Grove Evangelical Church, with Pastor Tim Hotchkiss officiating. Family burial will be at Coffman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name. Contributions may be made, and condolences sent, at www.burketubbs.com. Mitchell (Aishwarya Nagajaran) Hayenga, and Bradley(fiancée Alyssa Hurst) Paulsen; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan Hayenga, Lauren Hayenga, and Leela Ruth Hayenga. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Ernest Richards; her sister, Marie Zurlinden; and her granddaughter, Kimberly Hayenga. A time of visitation for family and friends on Tuesday Jan. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. Burial will take place in North Grove Evangelical Church Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Visit www. burketubbs.com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.

on Dec. 17,1999, and he preceded her in death. She will be missed dearly by her mother, Patricia Carr-Rosenbalm; daughters, Lindsay Dempewolf and Trisha Dempewolf; sisters, Linda (Cliff) Greenhow, Lori (Tim) Benesh; brothers, Steve (Joanne) Carr, Stan (Mary) Carr and Doug Carr; very special granddaughters, Mackenzie, Taylor and ABrianna; Aunt Emmy Spickler and Uncle Leonard Jones; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jack “Gomez” Boyden. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard;

husband, Robert “Bob” Young; special grandson, Kaleb Reeverts; and stepfather, George Rosenbalm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Brad Johnson officiating at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vicki’s name can be made to Serenity Hospice Home, 1658 Ill. 2, Oregon, IL 61061.

woodworking and photography. He is survived by his wife Theresa Zilly, of Oregon; five children, Elizabeth (Dr. Jeffrey) Edwards, of Wheaton, Daniel E. (Sandra) Zilly, of Winfield, Suzanne (Dennis) Duggan, of Fulton, Karen Zilly, of Long Beach, California, Diana Zilly, of Joliet; a sister Marville Klein, of Grays Lake; six grandchildren, Darlene, Zoe, Kai, Steven, Amanda, and Jessica. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Orville Zilly; and sister, Gertrude

Ellis. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, with Dr. Jeffrey Edwards and Dennis Duggan leading the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at the St. Paul Cemetery in Aurora. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RAYMOND A. BYANSKI, Deceased No. 17-P-104 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Raymond A. Byanski. Letters of office were issued on December 18, 2017 to Barbara L. Jeffries, 45W329 Kelley Road, Hampshire, Illinois 60140, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 28th day of December, 2017. Barbara L. Jeffries, Independent Executor For the Estate of Raymond A. Byanksi, Deceased

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No. 2017 P 103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to the creditors of the death of Timotht A . Shaw of 204, Miami, Dixon, Ogle County, Illinois 61021. Letters of office were issued to David J. Shaw, Illinois, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021. This estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk mut be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: David J. Shaw Independent Administrator Gary r. Gehlbach ARDC: 3122825 Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 Gehlbach@egblc.com (815)288-4949 (815)288-3068 FAX December 28, 2017 & January 4 & 11, 2018

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IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF NICOLE BRUNS AND SCOTT BRUNS To Adopt Rosalean Fowler, a Minor, and Rickie Fowler, Respondents No. 17 AD 14 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Rickie Fowler Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Rosalean Fowler. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Rickie Fowler, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in said suit or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Ogle County, 106 South Fifth Street, #300 Oregon, Illinois 61061, on or before the 5th day of February, 2018, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgement entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. Dated 12/8/17 Kimberly A. Stahl, Circuit Clerk December 21, 28, 2017 & January 4, 2018

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