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Forreston students show their sportsmanship at bee By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com A Forreston student won the grade school spelling bee while sportsmanship won the day. Fifth grader Lucas Nelson was ultimately the winner of the 25th Scripps annual school spelling bee after a nail-biting 25 rounds, narrowly edging out runner-up Sophie Lewis. All of Forreston’s spellers deserve credit, considering five students went into the 11th round, where many schools have finished by then. By round 14, only Nelson and Lewis remained, and that’s when things got tense. The pair played spelling tug-o-war, traded rounds of missing a word while their opponent spelled their first word correctly, but missed their second. This trade went on for more than 10 rounds — alternating near misses, both spelling correctly, or both misspelling — until finally Lucas nailed both dexterity and marmalade for the win. “I’m feeling good, it was fun,” said Nelson, humble in his win. He’ll go on to compete in the regional bee held at Dixon High School on Feb. 22. The sportsmanship and support the entire cast of
participants showed eclipsed the impressive length of the bee and skill of the finalists. It’s not uncommon for youngsters to get frustrated and emotional when eliminated from competition, particularly when enduring the pressure of standing in front of their peers. “I’ve told the kids that if they’re nervous, it’s okay to be that way, because it means you worked hard at something, and you care about it,” said bee pronouncer and FGS principal Jonathan Schneiderman. “It’s a lot to stand in front of peer, teachers, and their principal, and compete. They conquered this, and that’s something they can take in life with them.” With that in mind, as the 15 participating students began to be eliminated oneby-one, none of them sulked or brooded. Instead, they sat down and cheered on the rest of the spellers. “Hopefully that has something to do with Forreston Grade School in its entirety, and the culture and lessons they’ve learned from Lucas Nelson, 2018 Forreston Grade School spelling bee champion, and runner-up Sophie Lewis, stand with FGS principal Jonathan their preschool teachers, all Schneiderman after the bee. The pair went to a nail-biting 25 rounds before a champion was crowned. Photo by Zach Arbogast. the way up to fifth grade,” said Schneiderman. Nelson and Lewis walked these situations with positive them for the fact that 14 of awesome group.” Heather Schiesher, FGS views. Each time one would join away with medals, but the them would ultimately make fifth grade teacher and head “We really focused a lot a mistake, and that’s okay. them back on the bleachers, every participant deserves of the spelling bee committee, on growth mindset here; we They moved on, and handled they were met with high recognition for their conduct said the staff has been learn from our mistakes,” themselves in a sportsmanlike fives, fist bumps, or hugs, and both during and after preparing the kids to look at said Schiesher. “We prepared way, and they’re just an always encouragement. competition.
Vintage collectors will offer treasures at February Finds Mt. Morris to host event this Saturday By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Kris Brunner and Howie Herman pose with just a few of the antiques and collectibles that will be in their booth Feb. 3 at February Finds at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. Photo by Vinde Wells
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Finding vintage treasures is a lifelong interest for two Mt. Morris co-workers. Howie Herman, of Mt. Morris, and Kris Brunner, of Stockton, will be among the vendors displaying and selling their collectibles at February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. The two were hard at work last week, getting items like an 1880s trunk, 1940s lunch box, tinker toys, and even a wire protector for a light bulb ready to take to the annual event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We collect things from many sources — anything you call vintage — from the 1950s and 60s to the mid-1800s,” Herman said. “Anything we think people would use or enjoy displaying.” He said they find items at auctions, get them from friends, and even pick them up off the curb. “We like to save things from the landfill,” Brunner said with a smile.
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The two discovered their mutual interest in “old things” when they both went to work at Pinecrest Community. Two of the more unusual things in their collection are a diceshaped green car shifter knob and a fancy birdhouse. “Who has a birdhouse that looks like a French chalet?” Herman asked with a grin. Although they try to respect the original use as much as possible, some items are ideal to be repurposed. For example, a wooden magazine rack is just the right size to hold record albums. “Very few people have magazines anymore,” Herman said. He said his grandparents and parents loved and collected antiques, which piqued his interest. Brunner said she mother liked to attend rummage sales, which got her interested. “Old things tell stories about how things used to be,” Herman said. Brunner agreed. “Some people just prefer things with a history,” she said. Both like to be part of February Finds because it’s local and because it’s the first show and market of the season. “If you have a little cabin fever, it’s a great place to go,” Brunner said. “It’s fun.”
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The market is a fund-raising 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. 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. More than 20 carefully selected dealers have reserved booths. All displayed antiques, vintage collectibles, and artwork are for sale. Admittance to this event is $3 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free and 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 benefiting the Let Freedom Ring festival. Food and beverages, prepared by the Moose, will be available for purchase. No food or drinks will be allowed in the designated market area.
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Six FHS students named Illinois State Scholars Six Forreston High School students have been recognized as 2018 Illinois State Scholars. “Forreston High School is honored to recognize the following students as Illinois State Scholars from the 2018 graduating class,” said Forreston High School Principal, Travis Heinz in a press release. Students named were Christian Groenewold, the son of Guy and Dawn Groenewold; Elisabeth Gronewold, the daughter of Mick and Kate Gronewold; Danielle Hagemann, the daughter of Brad and Jean Hagemann; Olivia Krecklow, the daughter of Josh and Molly Krecklow; Christian Pacheco, the son of Salvador and Jennifer Pacheco; and Anna Snider, the daughter of Matt and Stephanie Snider. “This prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which
is recognizing 20,000 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars,” Heinz said. “Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and six semester class rank. State Scholars rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 738 high schools across the state. “To be recognized in the top 10% of graduating seniors in the State of Illinois is a tribute to the students’ work ethic, desire to succeed, their teachers, and the support they receive at home,” Heinz said. “The nice thing about each of these students is that they are not only successful in the classroom. Many of these students are leaders outside the classroom in the many extra- Here are the Illinois State Scholars for Forreston High School. In the front row, left to right, are: Olivia Krecklow and Anna curricular activities they are Snider. In the back row are: Christian Pacheco, Christian Groenewold, Danielle Hagemann, and Elisabeth Gronewold. Photo supplied involved as well.”
FHS class of 77 plans 40th reunion The Forreston High School Class of 1977 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at Cimino’s, 421 Challenge St., Freeport. The cost will be $25 per person. For more information or to RSVP go to www.facebook.com/ groups/447729681964243/.
Rev. Ellis Boughton will be the speaker at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 a.m. at Forreston Reformed Church, 501 Third Ave. A prayer session after the brekafast will be led by Rev. Lyle Zumdahl. All men of the community are invited to attend.
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Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and whole hog sausage will be served by the Leaf River Lions Club on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building. The Leaf River Lions serve a breakfast on the second Saturday each month with the last one in May. Their pancake breakfasts
features Eickman’s whole hog sausage patties. The cost for each breakfast are $4 for age 10 and under, $6 for adults one time through, and $8 for all you can eat. Proceeds from the breakfasts will go toward the Lions activities during Summer Daze Festival and other Lions projects.
Bacon and fresh egg breakfast will be March 10 with Breakfast with Bunny on Saturday, March 31. Come and enjoy a great breakfast, visit with friends, and register for a free breakfast. The Lions draw during the breakfast and award free breakfasts for upcoming months.
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The Polo community is invited to celebrate the recovery of 4-year-old Kylia Johnson, who lost her mother and unborn brother in a car crash Dec. 11 that also left her with extensve injuries. A party with cake and refreshments will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Polo Fire Department, 206 S. Franklin Ave., where her dad, DJ, volunteers. DJ, 27, and Kylia were injured in the collision, which happened when their car hit a patch of ice on snowy state Route 26 around 3:45 p.m. and slid into the path of
an oncoming pickup truck. Sarah, 26, who was pregnant with their son, Oliver, was in the front passenger seat. The Polo family was nearly home after attending her 35-week check-in with her Sterling obstetrician. Kylia, who suffered brain injuries and a cracked hip, was treated at MercyHealth HospitalRockton Avenue in Rockford, and will be discharged Thursday from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. Outpatient therapy is next on the agenda. “She’s really doing well,” Grandpa Dan Johnson of Milledgeville said. DJs injuries were less severe; he was treated and released from MercyHealth on Dec. 16.
In addition to a GoFundMe campaign, an account has been established at First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll to help DJ with medical and other expenses. DJ, whose given name is Daryl Allan Johnson, works at Exelon in Byron and is a military police officer with the Army Reserve. Sarah grew up in Lanark and graduated from Eastland High School in 2009. She and DJ were high school sweethearts who had just celebrated their seventh anniversary on Dec. 4. As one can image, this has been a truly painful time for DJ, but “he’s doing pretty well. I told him I’m really proud of him,” his dad said.
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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal.
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In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner’s interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.
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Forreston Beat Honor Roll 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Superior Honor Roll 6th Grade: Samantha Appel, Sydni Badertscher, Jenna Greenfield, Zoriah Jenkins, Grant Johnson, Shelby Morris, Kaeden Motszko, Owen Mulder, Micah Nelson, Elizabeth Shenberger, Nikolas Valenzuela, Ava Welch. 7th Grade: Brooke Boettner, Rylee Broshous, Elizabeth Bishop, Owen Greenfield, Johnathen Kobler, Natalie Mealing, Alaina Miller, Alexander Milnes, Brock Smith. 8th Grade: Montanna Heinz, Autumn McGlynn, Michael Netherland, Julia Wells.
Excellence Honor Roll 6th Grade: Cadence Albee, Kaden Ganz, Zavier Goeddeke, Miles Gordon, Hannah Harvey, Ella Ingram, Brynn Lamm, Eli Poust, Alexander Ryia, Kaleb Sanders, Paige Scott, Christopher Symons, Bailey Sterling, Dylon Timmer, Andrew Wells, Patrick Wichman, Spring Winterton. 7th Grade: Pypar Akins, Andrew Baumann, Kristina Bondele, Mikayla Brown, Kayla Denler, Cole DeWall, Drew Dieterman, Jace Engbert, Kyler Ganz, Hailey Greenfield, Sydney Greenfield, Bryonna Harson, Sage Hjelmeland, Dixie Johnson, Lily Johnson,
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Trial date for Mongan hearing is continued By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com
The trial of an Oregon man charged in a fatal boating crash in 2016 won’t start on Feb. 14 as previously planned. Special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, filed a motion Jan. 29 to continue the case and delay setting a trial date until he gets a report from a defense expert in the felony case against Marc Mongan, 47. Mongan has been charged with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class 2 felony; three counts of reckless homicide, all class 3 felonies; and three counts of reckless conduct, all Class 4 felonies, in the death of Megan Wells, 31, Rockford. Wells was killed on June 24, 2016 on the Rock River three miles north of Oregon when a The Leaf River United Methodist Church Hospital and Health Services, FHN, Mercy will host a Community Blood Drive on Harvard Hospital, SwedishAmerican Medical johnboat Mongan was operating struck her as it Monday, Feb. 5. Staff from the Rock River Center – Belvidere, and Rochelle Community went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard. Valley Blood Center will draw blood from 1 Hospital. Neal told Judge John Redington on Tuesday to 6 p.m. The Rock River Valley Blood Center needs that he filed the motion in response to a yet-toAnyone who is at least 17 years old, or 16 to collect 1,000 units each week to meet area be-received report from a defense expert. years old with parental consent, weighs at patient needs. “There are discovery issues outstanding,” least 110 pounds and is in general good health, For more information or to schedule an Neal told Redington. “Because of those I just should be eligible to donate blood. appointment, contact Laura Werner at 815don’t see how the people would be ready to go The Rock River Valley Blood Center is the 738-2508. forward on Feb. 14.” sole supplier of blood and related services to Neal’s motion reads: “The expert’s report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center has not yet been tendered to the People. Health System, SwedishAmerican Health at 815-965-8751, toll free at 877-RRVBC-99 Said expert’s report would reasonably be System, Beloit Health System, Edgerton or on the web at www.rrvbc.org. anticipated to inform the People of any specific or affirmative defenses that the defense may present. The People do not allege that this delay was intentional by the defense and is the result Feb. 5-9 roll fajitas, refried beans, cornof the scheduling and other issues that go into German Valley Wednesday—chicken lettuce-cheese, peaches the preparation of an expert’s opinion.” Grade School nuggets, green beans, pears, Thursday—fish sticks, mac Redington granted the motion to continue Monday—pizza, green whole grain bread & cheese, veggies & dip, the case until Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. for a status beans, applesauce Thursday—mini sausage sliced apples hearing. “We will talk about a trial date them,” Tuesday—mini corn dogs, with pancakes, hash brown Friday—chicken nuggets, tossed salad, pears patty, mixed fruit, cookie onion rings, green beans, pears Wednesday—Texas straw Friday—cheeseburger on a Menus are subject to change hats, corn, pineapple whole grain bun, veggies with without prior notice. Thursday—chicken nuggets, dip, sliced apples Chocolate and white milk carrots & dip, sliced apples are served with all meals. Friday—meat loaf, mixed Junior & Senior Lunch prices for the current beans, peaches High School school year are as follows: Monday—pizza, tossed daily - $2.75, weekly - $13.75, Forreston Grade School salad, peas, peaches monthly - $55. Monday—pizza, peas, Tuesday—cheesy chicken Breakfast is served at peaches & rice,tossed salad, broccoli, Forreston Grade School only. Tuesday—Texas straw hats Mandarin oranges Prices are: daily - $1.75, with lettuce, pineapple, dinner Wednesday—chicken weekly - $8.75, monthly - $35.
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Marc Mongan arrives in court for last week’s hearing. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Redington said. Redington said he met out of court with Neal and Mongan’s attorneys, Dave Tess and Russ Crull, Rochelle, before the hearing to discuss scheduling issues. Cynthia Koroll, the attorney representing Wells’ parents Robin and Dave Swaziek, said she was not included in that discussion and had a conflict for the Feb. 8 hearing. She asked if she could participate via telephone. Redington said she could not participate via telephone, but he would call her before a trial date was chosen. (Vinde Wells contributed to this story)
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Bank Donates Above, Stillman Bank recently presented the Rochelle Rescue Mission with a check for $1,000. This donation will assist the new homeless shelter with its initial operating costs. Accepting the check on behalf of the Rochelle Rescue Mission were Board of Directors Member Dan Sergeant, Executive Director of Mission Bobby Gardner, Board Treasurer Shirley Reif and Board President Michele Glen. Below, Stillman Bank employees present a check for $15,417.99 to Alan Jones, Relationship Manager and Ogle County Director of United Way of Rock River Valley. Over the past 20-plus years, the bank and its employees have contributed nearly $350,000 to United Way. Photos supplied Dean Humphreys, of Polo, center front, celebrated his 98th birthday Jan. 20 with his family. Photo supplied
Humphreys celebrates 98th Dean Humphreys, of Polo, celebrated his 98th birthday on Jan. 20 with a small gathering of 15 family members. He was born on Jan.
20, 1920 in Limestone, Tennessee, and married the late Ruth (Hambley). He has four children, Richard (Carla) Humphreys, Donna Peugh, Doris Smith,
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College News SVCC Several area students were named to the fall president’s and dean’s lists at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon. Zandrea Yingling, Polo, earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average with straight A’s and was named to the president’s list for full-time students. Those earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and named to the president’s list for part-time students include Payton K. Sipes, Chana; Kaitlyn P. Mateika and Eli A. Metz, both of Forreston; Adam Sutton, Leaf River; Adam A. Davison, Anna M. Head, Evan A. Ruthe and Kirsten A. Tunink, all of Oregon; and Lena T. Baumann, Karl-Heinz W. Drucklieb, Molly G. Duncan, Aric W. McConnell and Lauren Strauss, all of Polo. Those earning a 3.75 or
better GPA and named to the president’s list for full-time students include Jeffrey L. Berry and Tarah Patterson, both of Oregon; and Frank L. Montoya, Woosung. Those earning a GPA of 3.53.749 and named to the deans’ list for full-time students include Deana M. Blevins, Mackenzie M. McCammon and Mackenzie L. Skoumal, all of Oregon; Samantha M. Beightol, William C. Hoak, Hannah J. Hobbs, Lance T. Pearson and Alison E. Poole, all of Polo. Those earning a GPA of 3.5-3.749 and named to the deans’ list for part-time students include Devan R. Joens, Forreston; Ashley L. Anderson, Haley M. Moore, Jennifer R. Shank and Rachel M. Warner, all of Oregon; and Hanna
M. Blumhoff and Patrick M. Quinlan, both of Polo. Kirsten Hedrick Kirsten Hedrick, of Byron, has been named to the fall term dean’s list at Knox College, Galesburg. She is a graduate of Byron High School. Augustana College Several area students have been named to the fall term dean’s list at Augustana College, Rock Island. Those earning academic honors are Ashley Adams, Isabelle Bartscher, Jordan Cone, all of Byron; Allison Bandera and Nathaniel Hall, both of Oregon; Brix Clayton and Justine Gorzny, both of Polo; and Connor Duffy, of Stillman
Emily Homman Emily Homman, of Byron, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights. Leah Griesbach Leah Griesbach, Davis Junction, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
John “Papa John� Bartelt, of Polo, will celebrate his 85th birthday on Friday, Feb. 9. John is the father of six children, Ron, Steve, Patty Meyer, and Susan (Kurt) Cavanaugh, all of Polo, Scott (Lynn), of Goshen, Kentucky, and Jeff (Holly), of Stockton. He is the proud grandpa of 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Help him celebrate by sending a card to 302 S. Congress Ave., Polo, IL 61064. He would love to hear from you.
Upper Iowa University Two area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa. Those earning academic honors are Alexandra Green, Ogle County Clerk Laura Monroe Center; and Alyssa J. Cook issued the following Behmer, Stillman Valley. marriage licenses.
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Jan. 23 Jamie Jon Grant and Denine Maxine Anderson, both of Mt.
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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 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, Feb. 1—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, Feb. 4—8 a.m. Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday, Installation of Officers; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Class Thursday, Feb. 8—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, POLO 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 (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com
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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 Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:50 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 Thursday, Feb. 1—1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Saturday, Feb. 3—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Feb. 4—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at http:// www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates
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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 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. 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. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Feb. 1—8 a.m. AA Meeting Sunday, Feb. 4—9 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Confirmation Class Monday, Feb. 5—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo Nursing Home; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club Wednesday, Feb. 7—12 p.m. Friendship Club; 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study on Moses FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m. January, March, May, July, September, November VAN BROCKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m. February, April, June, August, October, December
FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH FAITH DISCOVERY 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston CHURCH Presbyterian Church in 801 W. Oregon St., Polo America Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pastor Drew Jones 815-946-3588 815-938-3605 9 a.m. Sunday School www.forrestongrovechurch. 10 a.m. Worship Service com Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Sunday School We are an independent non10:30 a.m. Worship Service denominational Christian church. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Feb. 1—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, Feb. 4—9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642
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FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.
Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor Worship Service 8:30 a.m.
celebrated. John Tuttle will give the Communion Comments. Greeting you will be Aaron, Maria, Jonah, and Benjamin Bolhous. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in 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. February’s Bible Books of the Month are Galatians through II Thessalonians.
and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Rev. Lucy Wynard Sunday, Feb. 4—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, Souper Bowl Ingathering; 12 p.m. Souper Bowl Soup Lunch 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.
LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton OREGON UNITED ST. MARY CHURCH 815-738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Email leafriverbc@gmail.com 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Praise and Worship Pastor Thomas E. Kim Office Phone 815-732-7383 Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery 815-732-2994 Office FAX 815-732-4742 provided) oregonumc@outlook.com Mass Schedule Sunday School 11 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Followed by Fellowship and Sunday 8:30 a.m. Studies 6 p.m. All-Age Sunday School Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Saturday, Feb. 3—4 p.m. Agape Third Wednesday of Month at Wednesday—Various Activities Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Pinecrest 3 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Praise Team Worship; Youth Super Reconciliation Sub-Making Lock-In Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED Sunday, Feb. 4—8 a.m. St. Mary Prayer Network METHODIST CHURCH Education Committee Meeting; 9 Lois Lints 815-703-9699 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River a.m. Worship with Communion; Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Pastor David Poust Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Sunday, Feb. 4—10 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. School; Super Subs Pick-Up Tuesday, Feb. 6—10 a.m. Staff ST. MARY’S Worship Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts Den CATHOLIC CHURCH Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance Meeting 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Wednesday, Feb. 7—6:30 a.m. Father Joseph P. Naill METHODIST CHURCH 815-946-2535 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Communion in Chapel; 10 a.m. Sunday Mass Pastor Chan Ik Choi Naomi-Ruth Circle; 5:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Handicapped Accessible Wednesday Night Alive, WOE Reconciliation Worship Service 9 a.m. Coordinator Meeting; 7 p.m. First Sunday of each month Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Practice; 7:15 p.m. Church after mass Age Three through Council Religious Education Sixth Grade. Saturday, Feb. 10—4 p.m. Youth Program Everyone is Welcome Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study MT. MORRIS CHURCH Agape Praise Team Worship; Youth Super Sub-Making Lock-In 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. OF THE BRETHREN Sunday, Feb. 11—9 a.m. 409 W. Brayton Road Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & ST. PAUL P.O. Box 2055 Sunday School; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Youth Hearts at Crandalls 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Ginny Haney 815-732-2367 Phone: 815-734-4573 PINE CREEK Sunday Activities: Office hours Monday - Friday CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 8:30 & 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1—11:30 a.m. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Coffee & Fellowship Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:309:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Food Pantry Open 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2—9 a.m. Women’s Wednesday Bible Study 10 Fellowship; Pastor Ginny Off POLO CHURCH a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3—4-7 p.m. LivOF THE BRETHREN Other Activities Include: ing Hope Church, Pastor Ginny Congress Ave. & Webster St. Men’s & Women’s Groups, Off (The church is handicapped Confirmation Class, High School Sunday, Feb. 4—8:15 a.m. accessible) Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. WorPastor Leslie Lake Outreach Ministry with Rockford ship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. PoloCob@risebroadband.net Rescue Mission & HOPE Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir School 11 a.m. Sunday School For More Information Call the Tuesday, Feb. 6—8:45 a.m. BiChurch Office ble Study; 9 a.m. Food Delivery PRAIRIE DELL for Pantry; Quilting SAUK VALLEY Wednesday, Feb. 7—7-8:30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST p.m. Circle M 4-H Club MeetShannon CHURCH ing; 7:15 p.m. Chimes RehearsPastor Donna Gericke, CLP 416 Prospect St., Dixon al 815-864-2448 John Lewis, Pastor 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 815-677-9199 NORTH GROVE 10 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School EVANGELICAL CHURCH 11:15 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. Worship Service 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Luncheon after services, Forreston RIVERSTONE weekly Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHRISTIAN CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 609 S. 10th St., Oregon TRINITY EVANGELICAL Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Craig Arnold, Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m. 812-236-1213 308 E. Brayton Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Mt. Morris Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Pastor Josh Ehrler a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop ST. BRIDE’S 815-734-6354 Open at New Life Community EPISCOPAL CHURCH Email: trinitymm@frontier.com Center 1000 Ill. 64 West Website: www.trinitymm.net Oregon Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. OREGON Pastor Barbara Seward Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD 815-732-7211 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. www.saintbrides.org WEST BRANCH CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman Email: saint.bride.church@ OF THE BRETHREN 815-732-6847 gmail.com 4014 West Branch Road Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Southeast of Forreston Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Pastor Richard Bright You and your family are and 10 a.m. 815-734-4411 invited to join us for worship on Classes Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School & Worship 10:35 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s sermon Adult Bible Study Available series on marriage begins with St. Bride’s follows traditional the message titled “Marriage Anglican-Episcopal church Matters.” practices; is biblically based Communion will be
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First Fridays to be a “barn burner” With the First Fridays Open Stage Music Show nicely settled in its new home at the Mt. Morris Moose Club, the Feb. 2 show is shaping up to be a “barn burner” (figuratively, not literally). 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. The Feb. 2 event is a start of a new chapter in the 18-year history of First Fridays.
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Look for winter birds at Nachusa Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host its first birding event this Saturday with a field trip to Nachusa Grasslands to look for wintering birds. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. During winter months some unusual birds may be seen using the 4,000-acres grasslands that straddles the Ogle and Lee County line, including short-eared owl, rough-legged
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hawk, northern harrier, turkey, pheasant, golden eagle, and northern shrike. The group may catch a glimpse of one or more of the unusual species along with sightings of some of the more usual wintering species. The group also has a good chance of being able to view the bison herd at Nachusa Grasslands.
The birding will mostly be done by car, but a couple of opportunities will be available for walking if anyone desires. No fee will be charged to participate in the field trip and membership is not required. The event will conclude with a lunch in Oregon. For more information call Laura at 815-541-8958 or lauradufford@gmail.com.
The Byron Forest Preserve District’s popular five week Winter Lecture Series will begin on Sunday afternoons starting Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the national award winning Jarrett Prairie Center Museum. This year’s free Winter Lecture Series are cosponsored by Excelon and the Byron Forest Preserve District. There is no advance registration required for these hour long programs. Contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200 for more information or visit their website at wwwbyronforestpreserve.com. Feb. 11: Coal Swamps, Coral Reefs and Continental Glaciers: A Look at PrairieState Geology Raymond Wiggers, author of the popular earthscience guidebook Geology Underfoot in Illinois, will present an illustrated lecture incorporating a diverse selection of outstanding scenic locales and geologic sites in
Above, Blanding’s Turtles will be the topic of discussion on Feb. 25 at the Byron Forest Preserve’s Winter Lecture Series. At left, prehistoric dogs in Illinois will be the topic Feb. 18. Photos supplied
much more detailed picture on the prehistory of “man’s best friend.” Dogs represent the oldest domesticated animals in the world dating back some 30,000 years. The role and treatment of dogs among Native American groups in North America, however, has varied considerably over time. Recent archaeological investigations in Illinois have resulted in the recovery of thousands of animal remains, Turn to A7
Illinois. This presentation will cover all major sections of the state. The talk will feature remarkably compelling images and scenic vistas of a state most unjustly regarded as a flat and boring place. Feb: 18: The Archaeology of Man’s Best Friend: Recent Studies of Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois Zooarchaeologist Steven Kuehn will discuss his recent archaeological work and how this information is providing a
Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Adult Acting Classes offered at RRC New to Rock River Center are Adult Acting Classes and the instructor is Sherry Piros. This class is scheduled to meet Feb. 8 and 15, from 1 – 2 p.m.
Learn stage terms, vocal and physical expression, theater games, and improvisation. There will be a lot of class participation; everyone will be involved in games and activities. Nothing is required except a curiosity about theater and a willingness to get up in front of
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the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. The monthly class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock River Center. Class dates are: Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20. There will not be a class in September. The March 20 class will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Each monthly class is free and open to the public! Registration is not required, but appreciated. To register call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. Participants are welcome to join the class at any time.
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Engelkes gets IAPD Rising Star Award
Day of Dabbling for 4-H Feb. 24
Dan Engelkes, a Commissioner of the Oregon Park District, received the 2018 Rising Star Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The award recognizes exemplary performance in duties and responsibilities as a board member, active involvement in the community and a positive impact and dedication to the field of parks and recreation. Engelkes was first appointed to the Board of Commissioners in 2012 and elected in 2013. Long before his tenure as a commissioner, he was actively involved with the park district as a participant and youth athletic coach, Oregon basketball programs, KB Tough Run and much more. In receiving the award, Engelkes was honored for exemplifying the qualities necessary in a productive and successful park commissioner and has been at the forefront of formulating and approving policies for the operation, control, improvement and planning of the park and recreation facilities and activities within the district. “The Oregon Park District is fortunate
Ogle County is holding its annual 4-H Day of Dabbling on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, in Oregon. Would your child enjoy the following? Spy School, Making a Bird Feeder, UpCycle Bracelets, Lava Lamps, Erupting Paper-Mache Volcanos? If so, call now to secure your spot, space will fill quick, 815732-2191, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Day of Dabbling is open to all youth, ages 5-15 years old. You do not have to be in 4-H to come have fun and bring home fantastic crafts and new educational information. Participants may select up to three workshops to fill each time slot, 9 – 9:50 a.m., 10 – 10:50 a.m., and 11 – 11:50 a.m. Pre-registration of all classes is required by Feb. 16. Thank you to our adult and youth volunteers who are teaching all the classes for 4-H Day of Dabbling! A general registration fee of $9 per 4-H’er or $15 per non4-H’er is collected at the door on Feb. 24. Some classes do, however, require additional fees and for you to bring additional supplies. Complete class descriptions and registration materials are available at Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines
Oregon Park District Commissioner Dan Engelkes (center) is presented his Rising Star award as he poses with Peter Murphy, CEO of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (left) and Tom Barz, Chairman of Board of the IAPD. Photo supplied
to have dedicated park commissioners who serve in a volunteer capacity,� said Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk. “Dan has an impressive history with the Oregon Park District, and his
willingness to become involved at the local and regional level is a testament to his dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens through parks and recreation.�
“Zombie camp� will be offered on Feb. 19 The Oregon Park District and NIU Lorado Taft Campus staff is offering a great program for 5th-8th graders this February while school is out for President’s Day. Zombie Survival Camp will take place on Monday, Feb. 19 which is a no school day for Oregon School District families. This special one-day adventure camp features a
wide-variety of activities. Most activities will be outdoor but indoor facilities are available depending on weather conditions. Participants will play games, go through different educational activities including nature, outdoor skills and pioneering all wrapped around the fun concept of zombie survival. The camp will run from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Taft Campus, just
North at Lowden State Park in Oregon. The camp will also explore unique outdoor hobbies such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to help survive in the wild. There will be a giant zombie vs. humans’ game to conclude the day to test the participants newly acquired skills. Included in your registration, Taft will provide a scrumptious, hot,
homemade lunch to each participant of grilled cheese, tomato soup and a beverage. Registration for this program is just $17 per resident and $20 per non-resident. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb.14. Registration at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon or by phone 815732-3101.
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March 4: Stephen T. Mather: Saving America’s Scenic Wonders Chicago actor R. J. Lindsey will portray Stephen T. Mather,
founding director of the National Park Service and tell his dramatic story of saving the parks from congressional neglect, ruthless loggers and greedy developers. During Mather’s tenure, the national park system nearly doubled in size and more Americans visited them than ever before. This entertaining program will feature stunning photographs of our park lands and the wildlife that have been saved over the past 100+ years. March 11: Conducting a
Woodland Prescribed Burn: Using Fire to Save Our Native Oak Ecosystems Russell Brunner, Superintendent of Land Management at the Byron Zombie Survival Camp will take place on Monday, Feb. 19 Forest Preserve District will at the Lorado Taft Campus north of Oregon. Photo supplied talk about the importance of using fire to protect our native 1 woodlands. Controlled burns are just as important in our region’s oak ecosystems as they are to our prairies. He will discuss why this is and how to safely go about conducting this vital management tool.
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Democrats to meet on Feb. 6 at Oregon VFW Ogle County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St.  Set-up will be at 6 p.m.; the meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m. Much of the agenda will focus on March primary attorney general candidates or their representatives presenting their views.  For more information, visit OgleCountyDems.org or contact Jim Bryant at 815751-1089.
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Woodin leads Marcos to 97-66 win over AFC By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Trevin Woodin has seen a lot of different gyms in his three years of varsity basketball with Polo. If he had to choose a favorite, it is the one at Ashton high school. In a 97-66 Marco win over AFC, Woodin had a career high of 30 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, including 5-for-6 to start out. It was the first time someone from Polo has scored 30 points since AJ Dollmeyer four years ago. “This is my place,” said Woodin, who has played there numerous times in the AFC Thanksgiving Tournament, along with a yearly NUIC game. “I feel at home here, maybe even more than at our gym in Polo.” Woodin got plenty of help from his fellow guards, Braiden Soltow and Brady Webb, who combined for 32 points, many off fast break steals. “No matter which one of that trio had their hands on the ball, good things happened,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. With starter Reid Taylor in street clothes because of an injury and Justin Young headed to the hospital 42 seconds into the game for an x-ray on his ankle, the Marcos also got plenty of help from its bench. Draven Wells and Lane Hopkins, a pair of 6-foot-1 junior forwards, picked up the slack in the post with timely rebounds and 12 and 6 points. “They showed they were ready for the big time,” Messer said. “Lane and Draven didn’t
try to be JY, but still made plays. Dakota Meyer (11 points) and Ethan Phillips also came through.” In the fast paced game, Polo had 80 possessions and managed to shoot 52 percent from the field. They also out-rebounded AFC 37-22, dominating every facet of the contest. “We were flat-footed and had no defense,” AFC coach Russ Zick said. “Polo was too fast and good for us. They should be excited about their chances going into the post season tournament.” Those chances may depend on the severity of Young’s injury. After scoring the game’s first points, he came down on an opposing player and rolled his ankle, writhing in pain as he laid on the gm floor. “Our trainer thought it might be possible ligament damage,” Messer said. “We’ll just have to see what the results are. She also wanted him to get an MRI.” It was Hopkins with four quick points after Young went down and then he assisted to Soltow for another basket a 9-0 lead. Wells then got into the act from a pair of baskets, as did Webb off his second steal of the first quarter. A heads-up lay-up by Woodin just before the quarter ended made it 28-12 and AFC seemed content to let Polo continue to run at will. The Raiders did improve their shooting after the first quarter, managing 43 percent the rest of the way with Adam Above, Trevin Woodin (5) darts down the court after stealing an AFC pass, with defenders chasing close beside during Friday Hart and Cody Penick scoring night action in Ashton. The Marco’s won 97-66, with Woodin leading the charge with 30 points. Below, left, Draven Wells (44) puts 16 points each. a shot up against AFC defenders. Wells replaced Justin Young, who suffered an ankle injury early on. Photos by Zach Arbogast
Polo’s Connor Eubanks moves to pin Oregon’s Donghyun Kwon. Despite Eubanks wrestling at 120 and Kwon at 126, the two had a match during Byron’s Triangular, which Eubanks won by fall with 1:23 left in the first period. Photo by Zach Arbogast.
Polo 0-2 at triangular Polo lost 40-33 to Oregon and 63-14 to the host Tigers. Polo’s Connor Eubanks had a pin in 34 seconds at 120 pounds against Byron, and another pin in 1:09 at 126 pounds against Oregon. Lane Lindquist won a 7-5 decision in overtime over the Hawks’ Austin Ebert at 152 pounds. Mason McKenna (182) pinned Adam Glendenning in 3:33. Oregon’s Chris Alaniz (145) and Jeff Gracyalny (195) earned pins against Polo. Chase Clark took a 9-0 major decision over Alex Davies at 138 pounds. The Marcos’ Austin Horn (132) won via tech fall against Byron, while 160-pounder Marcus McKenna took a 5-3 Austin Horn attempts to pin Byron’s Ethan Bonnell during the Jan. 25 triangular against Byron and Oregon. Horn won their 132 pound match by technical decision. Polo gave up six forfall against Bonnell. Photo by Zach Arbogast. feits to the Tigers.
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Volunteer Effort Above left, Polo High School basketball players CJ Gray, Harper Clark, Mallory Patterson, and Alex Dusing were four of many volunteers who helped at the Special Olympics basketball skills competition at the Dixon High School on Saturday. Players from Oregon and Dixon also helped at the event. Above right, some of the players from Oregon and Polo pose for a group photo after helping at the event. Photos by Earleen Hinton
School Activities Polo Feb. 5-10 Monday – HS Academic Meet at Milledgeville, 4 p.m.; 6th Grade Girls Basketball at Byron, 4 p.m.; Aplington Wrestling at Genoa, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Oregon at Centennial, 4 p.m.;7&8th Grade Girls Basketball at Mt. Morris, 4 p.m.; Aplington
Wrestling vs. Winnebago at Aplington, 4:15 p.m. Thursday – HS Boys Basketball at Amboy, 6 p.m.; 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Pecatonica at Centennial, 4 p.m.; 7&8th Grade Girls Basketball at Pecatonica, 4 p.m. Saturday – HS Boys Basketball vs. Dakota at Polo, 6 p.m.
Forreston Feb. 5-10 Monday – HSGB Regionals, TBD; FS & Varsity Scholastic Bowl (H) vs. South Beloit, 4 p.m.; JH Wrestling at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.; FFA Section I Winter Teacher Meeting at Pearl City, 5 p.m.; JHGB at Pearl City, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - HSGB Regionals, TBD; JHGB (H) Forreston’s Evan Kelsey (13) shoots over Amboy’s Hunter Zimmerly (1) during Friday night vs Byron, 4 p.m.; JH Wrestling at Aplington, 4:15 action. The Cardinals defeated the Clippers 57-44. Braedon Fyock led scoring with 18 p.m.; HSBB at LeWin, 6 p.m. points, followed closely by Jaron Groshans with 17.Photo by Earleen Hinton
Wednesday - HSGB Regionals, TBD Thursday - HSGB Regionals, TBD; FFA State Degree Interviews at Pearl City; JHGB at AFC, 4 p.m. Friday - HSGB Regionals, TBD; FFA State Degree Interviews at Pearl City Saturday - Alumni Basketball Games, 3 p.m.; HSBB (H) vs. Pecatonica, 5:30 p.m., Alumni Pack the Place & Servant Leadership Benefit
Sports Column Leadership applauded at Polo High School By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com If I had a son playing football at Polo, I would be extremely comfortable with the adult leadership at the high school. In chatting with coach Jeff Bumstead, athletic director Ted Alston and principal Andy Faivre, it is obvious there is a high level of concern for the welfare of each member of the team. The trio did a yeoman’s share of work in researching the issue of changing from 11man to 8-man football. This wasn’t a rash decision based
on W/L records, personal whims, public stigma or taking the easy way out. Ultimately, they wanted to provide the best possible experience for any young man currently in the program and anyone else considering playing football at Polo. When you hear all the negativity associated with coaches and administrators at Michigan State, it is refreshing to see genuine humanity at work in Polo. Former Oregon football coach Ken Scott lives near me and happened to ask if I noticed the earth shaking the same day Polo decided to go to 8-man. I thought he was serious about a minor tremor in our area, but what it really was, he said, was Dwight Sellers rolling over in his grave. After basketball is over, I plan to canvas athletic directors from throughout the
NUIC to see if any of them are considering joining Polo in 2019 in 8-man ball, and not just the smaller schools either. Co-ops like Pec-Durand or EPC could fold and each school go it alone with 8-man. Fritz to Retire The Oregon basketball program took a big loss with Rich Fritz announcing his retirement as an assistant coach. With all his knowledge and experience, Fritz was been a quiet influence on various head coaches he has worked with at Oregon. Another plug needs to go to Hawk trainer John Cain. After the Oregon girls game on Saturday night, Cain looked very worn out. When I found out he had been on duty non-stop since 7:30 a.m. for a wrestling tourney, I understand why. The girls basketball team caught a break by being
assigned to the Winnebago regional instead of Riverdale. No. 1 Elgin Harvest Christian could not go to Winnebago since ‘Bago was the No. 2 seed. Geographically, Oregon should have had to go to Riverdale, instead of Elgin making the 250-mile round trip, but in recent years the IHSA has tried to keep the top seeds away from each other. If No. 6 seed Oregon can avoid turnovers, they are capable of playing with both ‘Bago and No. 3 Byron at the regional. The Forreston girls, seeded third in the sub-sectional, appear headed for regional title game with No. 2 Freeport Aquin. As expected, Eastland go the No. 1 seed. Let Parents Decide Once again, Illinois politicians have stuck their nose in something they have
no business in and that is a bill to outlaw tackle football for ages 12 and under. It reminds me of the time they made fools of themselves by trifling in the affairs of the IHSA. In this case, let parents decide whether or not they want their children to play. As this column has stated numerous times, our society has become much too safety-conscious and full of unnecessary fear. If the politicians want to concern themselves with something sports-minded, how about we start saying no to sweetheart stadium deals for minor and major league sports teams and their fat-cat ownership. Last week, I made the mistake of not checking the weather and was stuck out in the country running in a lightning and rain storm. Attempting to thumb a ride on Pines Road, nary a vehicle
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County News Egli is OHS Senior of Distinction for November Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for November is Melinda Egli. “Melinda has worked hard to be successful at OHS,” said Laurel Olson, OHS English teacher. “Melinda is headed enough to identify her strengths and weaknesses and proactively self-advocates for her needs. As a senior, she is in all regular education classes, working as a TA at OES, participating on the cheer squad, and maintaining a job outside of OHS. “Clearly, Melinda is a senior force to be reckoned with at OHS,” Olson said. Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate
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Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for November, Melinda Egli (center) receives an achievement award from Stillman Bank’s Pat Donahue and Liz Johnson. Egli also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon. Photo supplied
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund recently announced a major milestone to start 2018. Through its Wall of Faces effort to collect a photo for every one of the 58,318 names on The Wall, fewer than 4,000 are now needed to complete the project. The 4,000th photo submitted to VVMF was of Sp 4. Kurt E. Ward of Dayton, Ohio. The 3,999th photo was of Pfc. Charles E. Melott of Rodgers, Ohio. Both served in the U.S. Army and both pictures were submitted by Susan Hobensack. Because of the effort by volunteers working on behalf of VVMF all across the country, more than 54,000 photos of
service members who sacrificed all in Vietnam have been found and posted to the Wall of Faces. “We were ecstatic to receive photos today that pushed us past this milestone. Putting a face to each name helps people understand the true cost of war, to drive home the fact that every name on The Wall represents a real person with a life cut short,” said Jim Knotts president and CEO of the VVMF, the nonprofit organization that founded The Wall. “Each photo represents a family and friends forever changed. The Wall of Faces also allows family members, friends and comrades to leave remembrances and stay connected to those they lost. “Reaching this milestone
would not be possible without dedicated volunteers across the country who have been looking for the photos,” Knotts said. “They are researching to contact families, going through high school yearbooks, and even viewing obituary notices on newspaper microfiche.” The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982 with a promise to never forget the service members who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War. The Wall of Faces effort to collect a photo of each service member on The Wall began in 2009. There are 26 states and territories who have found every photo for their state’s fallen. Illinois is not one of them.
Seven Oregon High School students are named Illinois State Scholars Seven Oregon High School students were recently named Illinois State Scholars. Students earning the distinction were: Kaylee Benton, Kyle Cermak, Halley
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The award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which is recognizing 20,000 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and six semester class rank. State Scholars rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 738 high schools across the state.
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Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Jan. 24 Geoffrey Connell, 65, Stillman Valley, was arrested for criminal trespass to property. Connell was held in lieu of bond at the jail. San Martin Trejo, (age not listed), Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop for speeding on 1-39, at mile marker 104. Trejo was also cited for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Kevin Cooper, 25, Beardstown, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of a Turn to B5
Basketball Helpers Basketball players from Oregon, Polo, and Dixon helped at the Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition in Dixon on Saturday. Above, Oregon High School’s Meredith Gelander hands a basketball to a participant. At right, OHS players Ashyln Kitzmiller, Ella Martin, Jadyn Bothe, Lauren Montavon, Holly Handschuch and Lily Gillingham react as a Special Olympian makes a basket. Photos by Earleen Hinton
Public Voice Money speaks louder than votes Dear Editor, Here in the Heartland very few conservative Republicans discuss their political views. When they do, they nearly always bring up the problem of ablebodied “freeloaders” lining up for government handouts. I share some of their concern, but wonder if conservative policies haven’t made “freeloaders” out of the very wealthy. The political power of the dollar has grown immensely since the expansion of conservative economic policies in Reagan’s time 30 to 40 years ago. Growth in lobbying, campaign costs, and super-packs are some of the
ways in which money speaks louder than our votes. Billionaire Warren Buffet says that “trickle-down” economics has actually become an upward surge (Time Magazine). The 400 richest individuals have increased their wealth 29 fold since 1982, and 0.1 percent of U.S. citizens now own as much as the entire bottom 90 percent (Market Watch). Among the 34 affluent OECD member nations, the U.S. ranks fourth in unequal distribution of wealth. Some religious conservatives have forgotten that Christ ministered to minorities and to the poor, rebuking their oppressors. A 2011 study of the Fortune 500 companies found that 30 of them, including Exxon-Mobil, GE, and Verizon, paid no taxes; and 280
companies paid an average of 11 percent. Big corporations are doing very well. They have moved their operations to countries where labor is cheap and taxes are low, all the while strongly discouraging U.S. workers from organizing. They despise “big government” because it might regulate their activities and require them to share their profits more equitably. Ryan and the Republicans would privatize Social Security and decrease Medicare benefits, even though these senior programs have barely kept pace with medical costs. In 2015, Global Age Watch rated the U.S. 29th in economic security for the elderly. After a campaign that promised a better life for the lower and middle
classes, Trump has fallen in line with the conservative agenda. Yes, the stock market has done very well; but remember, the wealthiest 10 percent own nearly 90 percent of stocks (World Wealth & Income Database). Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranks the U.S. 22nd in democratic principles among the nations of the world. We have slipped from a Full Democracy to a Flawed Democracy (EIU designations) in a persistent downward trend. Monied interests have taken over our democracy, successfully drowning out the voice of the people; and they will do everything in their power to remain in control. Delmar Lohr Forreston
Blood drive was successful Dear Editor, The Oregon Park District recently sponsored a blood drive through the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Friday, Jan. 12. We had 27 individuals that signed up to give blood and a total of 23 units were collected. This is 69 lives saved! Thank to the community for supporting the blood drives. The next blood drive is scheduled for Friday, May 11 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and we hope to see everyone in May. Jena Wehmhoefer Aquatics Coordinator Oregon Park District
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. Jan. 19 John P. Byerley and Carla J. Byerley, warranty deed to Logan R. Murphy and Michelle M. Murphy, 103 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $95,000. Dianne R. Jenner
and Rochelle Property Management Agency, quit claim to Dianne R. Jenner and Marvin D. Jenner, 235 Ave. G, Rochelle. Dianne R. Jenner, quit claim to Dianne R. Jenner and Marvin D. Jenner, 85 N. 10th St., Rochelle. Ogle County Sheriff and David D. Weegens, Sheriff’s deed to Dean Heslop, 115 Meadow Court, Forreston, $58,030. G & W Land Co Inc., warranty deed to Robert P. Gardner, Russell Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $16,000.
G & W Land Co Inc., warranty deed to Andrew S. Nelson and Wendy L. Nelson, Russell Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $16,000. Jan. 22 Steve L. Dodson, warranty deed to Steven W. Dodson, 103 N. Oak Ave., Pine Rock Township, $55,000. New Leaf Homes LLC, warranty deed to Windred H. Robisch and Lila Diane Robisch, 943 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $174,605. Karen Ludwig, warranty deed to Gary G. Groenewold,
West Town Line Road, Mt. Morris Township, $350,000. Matthew A. Miller, quit claim to Matthew A. Miller and Erica R. Miller, 7224 N. Conger Rd., Byron Township. Jan. 23 Areli P. Villa and Maria L. Villa, warranty deed to Juan C. Garcia, 727 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction, $152,000. Creekside Land Holdings LLC, warranty deed to Gensler Family LLC, South Queens Road, Flagg Township, $1,520,000.
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Jan. 24 Ronald Bargren, quit claim to Matthew R. Bargren, 12363 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Keith B. Dorty, Sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 16747 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township. Andrew J. Thorpe, quit claim to Jennifer L. Behm, 1183 Westview Drive, Rochelle. Spencer L. Hayden and
Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Juan M. Montemayor and Mercedes C. Montemayor, 1091 Page Way, Rochelle, $212,500. Alyssa Peters, quit claim to Thomas Michael Peters, 800 First Ave., Forreston. Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Timothy John Cavanaugh and Stacey Elizabeth Cavanaugh, 410 N. Division Ave., Polo, $30,000.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Jan. 19 At 9:35 a.m., police was dispatched to a motorist assist at the intersection of Fourth and Washington and then in the 900 block of W. Washington Street, in the Casey’s parking lot. The assist/investigation resulted in the arrest of Eric J. Simpson, 34, Oregon, for driving while under the influence of intoxicating compounds. Simpson was also issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device. Simpson was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Jan. 21 Jose M. Sanchez, 26, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:20 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of Webster Street. Jacob A. Coleman, 19, Oregon, was issued civil citations at 4:20 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia, and for possession of cannabis not more than 10 grams. These violations occurred in the 1100 block of South Second Street. At 7:56 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call
in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Tonya R. Cardott, 40, Mt. Morris, for domestic battery. Cardott was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Thirty five parking tickets and four verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 15-21. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 15-21 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..............................9 Citizen Complaints...........5 Animal Complaint............1 Ordinance Violations........1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem....................4 Disturbance / Domestic.....5 Assist EMS / Other Department.............8 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...............3 Lockout Vehicle /Building...........................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line.........................2 Traffic Stops.....................8 Civil Citation – Possession of Cannabis less than 10 grams.............1 Civil Citation – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.......1
County News Sheriff Arrests From B4 controlled substance. Cooper’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a Jan. 25 court appearance. Shameka Mcnatt, 29, Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Mcnatt posted $646 as bond, was released from jail, and does not have to return for court. Jan. 25 Michael Iozzo, 50, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence. Iozzo was held in lieu of bond at the jail. Angela Newman, 50, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Her bond was set at $1,625.96 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance. Kimberly Young, 52, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County
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warrant for battery, a probation violation, and failure to appear. Young’s bonds were set at $3,000 (10%), $1,500 (10%), and $3,749 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance.
for an equipment violation in the 6,000 block of North Illinois 251. Leon Vera was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Driana Oliver, 30, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,208 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance.
Trenton Gaines, 49, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Gaines posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from jail. He is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 16.
J. Douglas Medford, 41, Joliet, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Medford posted $191 as bond, was released, and does not have to appear in court. Eduardo Vega Jr, 38, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear with a bond of $854.50. Vega’s bond was reduced to $100. He posted bond and was released from jail and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 26. Jan. 26 Salvador Leon Vera, 37, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop
Lindsey Roberts, 32, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft. Roberts’ bond was set at $1,500 (10%) pending a Jan. 29 court appearance. Jan. 27 At 1:23 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Eighth Street at 8th Avenue in Rochelle for a registration violation. After a short investigation, Jesus Penaran, 22, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Penaran was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Andrew Smith, 25, Byron, was arrested at 10:09 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North Kishwaukee Road. Smith was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At 10:34 p.m., deputies responded to the area on Illinois 251 and Illinois 64 for a report of a possible stolen vehicle. Deputies located the stolen vehicle traveling south on 251 and conducted a traffic stop. After a short investigation, Dylan Pinkston, 23, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, driving without a license, theft, more than $300, criminal trespass to a vehicle, and two counts of possession of a weapon by a felon. Pinkston was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Nathan Smith, 27, Rockford, was arrested for on an outstanding Ogle County
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warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $2,789.77 pending a Jan. 29 court appearance. Jan. 28 At approximately 1:53 a.m., deputies responded to an address in the 1000 block of West Soli Drive. After further investigation, Kevin Skoff, 21, Oregon, was arrested for delivery of alcohol to a minor. Skoff was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Also taken into custody was Cherokee Haataja, 20, Dixon, for the illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. At 10:02 p.m., deputies along with Rochelle EMS/Fire responded to Brooklyn Road at Flagg Road for a one vehicle accident with injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that Austin Cupp, 21, Rochelle, disobeyed the traffic control device at the intersection of Brooklyn Road at Flagg Road. Cupp’s vehicle went through the intersection and collided with the ditch, north of Flagg Road.
Cupp was transported to Rochelle hospital for non life threatening injuries. He was issued citations for several traffic violations. Jan. 29 Jesse Carter, 23, Ladd, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of West Pines Road. Carter was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Jan. 30 Jennifer Grable, 43, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Grable was charged with wireless phone use in school zone. Her bond was set at$1,500 (10%). She is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16. Robert McAdam, 36, Holcomb, was arrested at 1:41 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of North Junction Road. McAdam was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Obituaries James W. Cratty James Wellington Cratty, 89, Warroad, Minnesota, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. James was born on July 7, 1928 in Mt. Morris to Jay J. Cratty and Olivia (Carney). After two years of schooling, he served in the U.S. army during the Korean War. There he was awarded the Silver Star in 1951 for his courageous actions. James worked for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in Oregon, where he retired in 1992. James had a love of cars which included his 1914 Model T Ford, his 1979 Pontiac Firebird, and his 1967 Buick Skylark. He had a love of trains and even had a set up in his garage. He loved to build doll houses
William S. Noonkesser William S. Noonkesser, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 following complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was born on Aug. 19, 1937 to Bill and Lois (Samsel) Noonkesser. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1955, University of Northern Iowa in 1962, and Palmer Chiropractic College in 1986. Over his lifetime, Bill was known as an athlete, carpenter,
and coffee grinders made out of wood. He had so many hobbies. You could always find him puttering in the garage working on something. He enjoyed the company of his five dogs, especially Jigs. He also was a member of the VFW, American Legion,
Warroad Eagles Club, and the Northland Cruisers. He is survived by his wife Myrna Cratty, of Warroad; children, James P. Cratty (JC), of Warroad, and Tracy Bolen-Cratty, of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Jamie, Tyler, Nicholas, Tiffany, and Cheyenne; and greatgrandchildren, Jaxson, Carson, Austin, and Olivia. He was proceeded in death by his parents. Memorial services were held on Jan. 27 at the Warroad Baptist Church, south of Warroad. Military honors were provided by the Warroad American Legion and VFW. Per James’ request, attendees at the service were requested to wear their favorite flannel shirt.
teacher, coach, missionary, chiropractor, and an “Alaskan.” He is survived by his wife, Gayle, to whom he was married for 58 years; sons, Steve (Ida), of Dillingham, Arkansas, Bill (Linda), of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; daughters, Sarah (Scott) Strauss, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Jeanette, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren, William and Nicole, Jessica, Brianna, Josiah, Anastasia, Victoria, Jedidiah, and Serena, and Ben, Daniel and Phoebe
Strauss; brothers, Dan (Kathy) Brainerd, Minnesota, Steve (Jean), Mt. Morris; and sister-in-law, Dianne (Frank) Swingel, Oregon. In his last years, he looked forward to his weekly chats with his brothers and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Bill’s favorite Bible verse was Proverbs 27:17-”As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Memorials may be sent to Voice of Martyrs, Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005.
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. Mary A. James, 47, Oregon, improper use of designated lane, Jan. 19, 2018 (Oct. 10, 2017) $120. James L. Neuschwanger, 51, Polo, unsafe equipment/1st & 2nd, Jan. 16, 2018 (Nov. 6, 2017) $120. Dylan L. Rowe, 21, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Jan. 19, 2018 (Nov,. 16, 2017) $120.
Skylar L. Williams, 22, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Jan. 17, 2018 (Nov. 30, 2017) $120. Nathaniel W. Hillers, 22, Mt. Morris, stopping/standing/ parking in a non-business district, Jan. 18, 2018 (Dec. 1, 2017) $120. Clifford K. Swanson, 50, Byron, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 26, 2018 (Nov. 30, 2017) $120. Nore L. Hatfield, 53, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 18, 2017 (Dec. 10, 2017) $120. Stephen M. Wingert, 51, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 16, 2018 (Dec. 19, 2017) $120. Trevor J. Schultz, 32, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 17, 2018
NOTICE Ogle County – General Primary Announcement is hereby made that the colors of the Official Primary Ballots to be used by the respective political parties at the Ogle County Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, will be as follows: Democratic Party..................Light Gray Ballot Republican Party .................. Dark Gray Ballot Dated this 1st day of February, 2018 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk SM-ST24279-0201
(Dec. 18, 2017) $120. Isaiah C. Snapp, 17, Chana, disregarding official trafficcontrol device, Jan. 16, 2018 (Dec. 16, 2017) $120. Colton D. Sullivan, 18, Byron, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 17, 2018 (Dec. 22, 2017) $120. Connie F. Hermes, 25, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 18, 2017 (Dec. 29, 2017) $120.
Todd Pfab Todd Pfab, 53, of Stillman Valley, died on Thursday, Jan.25, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on Aug. 29, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Bob and Nancy (Peters) Pfab. Todd graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1982. He attended Kishwaukee Community College for two years. Todd drove a truck for Sjostrom and Sons in Rockford for 10 years. He farmed his entire life but after leaving Sjostrom, he dedicated his life to it. Farming was his true passion
John I. Mershon Sr. John I. “Jack” Mershon, Sr., 82, longtime Oregon resident, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford. He was born on Nov. 6, 1935 in Franklin Grove, the son of Harold and Ruth (Chaon) Mershon. He was a 1953 graduate of Steward High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He married Barbara Bates on April 5, 1958 in Oregon. Jack was employed in finance and banking, based in Oregon, until retiring in 2001. He was an active member of Oregon United Methodist Church, serving on many committees, Oregon VFW Post 8739, Oregon Lions Club, and served on the Oregon School Board nine years and Rock River Center Board of Directors for many years. Jack enjoyed golfing, yard work, family vacations, and reading and was a Green Bay
and calling. If he wasn’t farming, Todd loved being home, spending time with his family. Todd is survived by his partner of 27 years and mother of his son, Angie Neal, of Stillman Valley; son, Jacob Pfab, of Stillman Valley; mother, Nancy Pfab, of Lindenwood; father, Bob (Doris) Pfab, of Davis Junction; grandmother, Norma Peters, of Rochelle; mother-in-law, Ginny Neal, of Rockford; stepbrothers, Jim (Chris) Rush, of Davis Junction, and Randy (Penny) Rush, of Rockford; sister-in-law, Karla (Kari) Neal, of Denver, Colorado; aunt, Dawn (Tom) Smith, of Rochelle; a niece, Ashley
Agnew, of Rockford; and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Pfab; his grandparents, Adolph and Mary Pfab, and Harold Peters; an uncle, Andrew Peters, and father-in-law, Gene Neal. Per Todd’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Following organ donation, cremation care was provided by Unger-Horner Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Stillman Valley Fire Department or the American Heart Association. Visit www.UngerHorner. com to sign the online guest book.
Packer fan. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Oregon; son, John (Michelle) Mershon Jr., of Forreston; daughters, Deborah (Michael) Gaziano, of Tucson, Arizona, and Dana (Robert) Ryder of Loves Park; grandchildren, John Mershon III, Melissa (Tim) Barnes, Danielle (John) Parli, Michael Mershon, Deanna (James) Robbins, Darcey (Kathryn) Ingram, Madalynn Mershon, Isabella Gaziano, and Meredith Ryder; six greatgrandchildren; brother, James (Donna) Mershon, of Byron;
sister, Marilyn Alderks, of Rochelle; and special family, Roger and Elizabeth Mershon. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Melvin, Walt, Robert and Charles. Funeral services were held on Jan. 29 at Oregon United Methodist Church with Nancy Crandall as lay officiant. Arrangements were completed by Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon. Memorials in Jack’s name may be made to Oregon United Methodist Church. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:00p.m. on Monday, February 12th, 2018 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Michael Dearborn of 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL for a special use permit for B-2 Service district allowing recycling in the corporate limits of Polo. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk February 1 & 8 2018
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Ogle County Housing Authority at 200 Washington Street, Suite 100, Oregon, Illinois 61061, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), on February 28, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following: 2016 & 2017 CAPITAL FUND PROJECTS Ogle County Housing Authority Ogle County, Illinois SCOPE OF WORK Proposals are desired for a single General Construction contract which shall include all work related to the following: Oregon Elderly Housing (Howard Johnston Plaza): Replace common area doors; replace roof; replace asphalt parking lots and restripe; replace concrete walks and slabs in poor condition. Alternate for courtyard renovation with shelter. Oregon (Riverview Terrace): Replace roofs; replace asphalt parking lots and restripe. Alternate to replace concrete walks, stoops and slabs in poor condition; landscaping.
PRE-BID SITE VISIT/ACCESSIBILITY In order to facilitate site examinations, the Architect will be available to accompany bidders starting at 10:00 a.m. (local time), February 15, 2018. The tour will begin at Howard Johnston Plaza, 203 South 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois. All principal subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site(s) to review the scope of work. Interested parties are to call the office of the Architect (574-288-2052) to confirm attendance.
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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes. Ideal class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience. Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential collection routes. Applicants must have a good driving record. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 401k. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program. Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com. Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.
Located in Section 11, Woosung Township, Ogle County, Illinois. Soil types include Huntsville, Osco and Parkway. No improvements. Auction will be held at The Auction Shed, 900 S Division Ave (IL 26), Polo, IL at 11:00 am.
Monday, February 19, 2018 Terms: 10% down the day of the sale and enter into a purchase agreement with the balance due in 30 days. 2017 Taxes due in 2018 will be paid by owner. A Title Policy will be furnished at closing. This property is sold where is and how is. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Attorney for the seller is Kim Krahenbuhl. For more information, contact any of the phone numbers below, and check out our websites at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip (Public Auction Service) where booklet will be available.
Wanda Willstead - owner
Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins 815-946-4120 (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 SM-ST24359-0201
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Astrograph It’s time to implement change. Use your experience to help you formulate a way to make the most of what you know and the best use of the skills you have mastered.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Partnerships are highlighted. Making personal changes that will help you look and feel good should be considered. Moderation will be necessary, and romance is encouraged.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your life simple and live within your means. Gauging what you can do and being realistic as to how best to go about fulfilling your dreams will take discipline and moderation.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Think twice before you agree to help someone asking for favors. The story you are being told is not something you should be part of. Offer advice, nothing more.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to let anyone upset you. Anger will not help sort out a financial, emotional or health issue. Calm down and take one step at a time.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Concentrate on your relationships with others. Whether a personal or professional connection, getting along and doing your best to understand someone else’s logic will help you move forward.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Changes at home may not be to your liking. Don’t let your emotions take the reins, or act on an assumption you have made. Be willing to compromise.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Someone from your past will let you down or cause you grief. Don’t get angry. Channel your energy into personal accomplishments and gains if you want to have the last laugh.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Plan a trip with a loved one. It doesn’t have to be costly; just romantic and geared toward providing time to talk about your joint future.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Change is good, as long as you don’t go overboard. Don’t let anyone talk you into something that will leave you in debt or cause you stress. Choose to do things your way. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t underestimate someone’s shrewdness when negotiating. Protect your assets and personal information. Stress will lead to health issues if you don’t take time to chill out and regroup.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Your emotions will set the stage for the way your relationships with others will unfold. Refuse to let anger supersede patience, practicality and common sense. Self-deception will lead to loss.
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