Forreston Journal

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FORRESTON Journal EGG NOG FUN

VOLUME 155 NO. 36 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

FRIDAY, January 3, 2020 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

In the Fields

Recent weather conditions have helped some finish harvest. / 2

SERVICE NEWS

Cathy Warren, right, and her daughter Jodi Wubbena walk in the KB Egg Nog Run on Dec. 28 in Oregon. The event, which benefits the KB Fund, drew around 70 runners/walkers.

Story on page 3.

Overseas Holiday An Oregon serviceman watches his family open gifts over video. / 4

Feline Shots A new law in 2020

requires cats to have rabies vaccinations. /5

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INDEX

One Section - 24 Pages

Byron Library........... 10 Church News............12 Classifieds..........19-23 Entertainment........... 9

Library........................ 7 Oregon Police...........16 Otto’s Column........... 6 People........................ 8

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Property Transfers...18 Sheriff’s Arrests.......17 Tree Recycling......... 10

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IN THE FIELDS

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Farmers in the area got a chance to hit the fields last week with abnormally-warm temperatures in the area. Here, a field is tilled on Lowell Park Road between Dixon and Mt. Morris.

Warm weather helps finish 2019 harvest ‘Everyone is ready to put this year behind them.’

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com On Christmas Day this year, Polo farmer Brian Duncan had weather in the 50s and an employee with free time.

So, they decided to go out and get some fall tillage done.

“It’s been a real blessing,” Duncan said. “It certainly beats snowy, windy and cold. The frost came out of the ground.”

Duncan said on Dec. 26 that he anticipated harvesting the remainder of his corn for the year on that day or the day after. Abnormally-warm late-December weather has come to the aid of area farmers that were put in a tough spot by extreme weather earlier this year.

A snowstorm on Halloween pushed anticipated harvest completions to this time of year for some. A late, wet planting season in the spring didn’t help either. Neither did above-normal rains in August and September. Tempera-

tures were dry and neared the 60-degree point last week.

“This is the kind of weather we were hoping we’d get in October and November,” Ogle Farm Bureau Manager Ron Kern said.

Kern saw two or three farmers in his area were out working on Christmas Day as well. He estimates that 90 to 95 percent of corn in Ogle County has been harvested, while beans are likely all harvested. Duncan said he’s seen ‘quite a few’ soybean fields left out in the area and added that there might be more of those than corn, due to not drying well.

Drying wet crops has been a hurdle in this abnormal harvest season. Every single bushel has to be dried. Crops are placed in bins with a finite amount of space that use large amounts of propane.

The process can create a bottleneck in the harvest operation.

Purchasing gas to fuel the dryers is a large expense to area farmers that use them. Warmer weather has helped remedy that problem as well.

“Those working with dryers are being helped out by the fact that the cost is lower,” Lee County Farm Bureau Manager Dannelle Burrs said. “It’s a big difference with starting temperature being 50 degrees as opposed to something like 10 degrees.”

The warmer temperatures have also allowed some farmers to be able to prepare for 2020 planting season by conducting fall tillage and fertilizer application. Frost was in the ground in recent weeks, making most think they wouldn’t have the chance to do it.

That chance was had with the warm temperatures, as long as fields weren’t too wet.

“Getting back out to do fall tillage is tremendous,” Duncan said. “Any fall tillage is better than anything in the spring.”

Despite good fortune being brought late by the weather, the year was still a tough one for area farmers, Kern said.

“It really hasn’t been that good,” Kern said. There will hopefully be a bounce in prices after the first of the year. Commodity prices really haven’t jumped.

Guys with wet beans were being docked a dollar at the elevator. Drying has been an expense. It hasn’t been what I would call a profitable year.”

Kern, Burns and Duncan can’t recall ever experiencing a year like this one in the farming industry with a snowy Halloween and a 55-degree Christmas.

“I will guarantee you that 40 years from now, farmers will remember 2019,” Kern said.

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Courtney Jones of Stillman Valley, left, and Marilyn Balch of Ashton, head to the finish line at the Egg Nog Run on Dec. 28 in Oregon. The event, which benefits the KB Fund, drew around 70 runners/walkers.

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Steve Foss of Mt. Morris, checks his time as he finishes the KB Egg Nog Run on Dec. 28 in Oregon.

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Close to 70 people braved drizzle and cooler temps to take part in the second annual KB Egg Nog Jog on Saturday, Dec. 28 in Oregon.

Donning cozy blue Egg Nog Jog hats runners and walkers embarked on a 3K run-walk through the streets of Oregon. A cup of egg nog was offered to participants as when they finished the run-walk.

The un-timed event started and ended inside the Oregon VFW and included music, food and drinks.

Proceeds from the event will benefit those in the area community who are burdened by a medical crisis.

The KB Fund was established by April Roos and her family after April was diagnosed in February of 2012 with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.

She was 30 years old, a mom to an 8 week old baby boy.

In June 2018, April passed away after a courageous sixyear battle with cancer.

“Her compassion, generosity, and mission to help others will continue through the KB Fund. The KB Tough Run continues to be held each June and is the major fundraising event for the fund,” states the KBtoughrun website.

More than 80 families have been helped by the KB Fund. Their needs ranged from expenses related to cancer treatments, chronic illness, accident recovery, special needs therapy, premature births and more.

Questions can be directed to info@kbtoughrun.com or to Josh Roos at 815-440-5180 or Julie Cain at 815-519-2593.

To learn more about the fund visit KBToughRun.com

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SERVICE FEATURE

When duty calls: Serving overseas is part of life Newman watched his family open presents via video feed

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com On Christmas morning this year, Oregon resident Jerry Newman watched his family open presents.

But he had to do it via video chat 6,400 miles away with nine hours of time difference. The Army National Guard Col. in the 108th Sustainment Brigade is on his third deployment in Iraq.

“That’s a saving grace,” Newman said. “The thing for me is, I get to see them with a smile on their face.

I would think with them, they get to see me. They know I’m alright and everything is OK.” Jerry and his wife, Angie have four children: Garrett, Nick, Abigail and Andrew. Jerry joined the National Guard through ROTC in 1985. For his first deployment, he The Newman family, of Oregon. From left to right, are: Garrett, Andrew, Angie, Jerry, Abigail and Nick. Photo supplied. went to Iraq for a year in 2005. In 2012, he was in Afghanistan for nine months. This time, he left in August and he’ll return in May. Back in 2005, the family was able to meet Jerry in Germany over the holidays and spend 17 days with him while deployed. This year was different.

“A lot of people don’t understand that he’s gone and that he’s not coming home for Christmas,” Angie said.

“They say, ‘Well, why can’t he come home?’ When he’s deployed, they don’t get that chance. None of them.

I think there’s like 46 people on his team and none of those folks can come home.”

A normal day on base in Iraq for Jerry is spent at a tactical operations center. He has two or three teams that go out in the morning and return at night and debrief on what happened and what they saw.

And then they do it all over again the next day.

“It’s like Groundhog Day every day,” Jerry said, referencing the 1993 film.

Internet and apps like WhatsApp have made it easier for Jerry to communicate with his family back home. He video chats, calls and texts during hours that work with the time change. But, the internet is controlled by the Iraqi government, Jerry Newman (left) of Oregon was among the command team and senior officers of the 108th Sustainment Brigade who served a and can be shut down to the entire Thanksgiving Day meal to their soldiers on Nov. 28. Soldiers from Team Blackhawks of the Illinois Army National Guard are executing country at their discretion. Recent- the logistics advise, assist, and enable mission under the 1st Theater Sustainment Command supporting Combined Joint Task Force

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— Operation Inherent Resolve to continue building the sustainment capability of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Richard Wharton

NEW LAW

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

Jerry Newman (second from left), of Oregon, recently visited with Col. Emad, the officer in charge of the Iraqi Army Taji Medium Repair Facility in Camp Taji, Iraq. Brig. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. David Bisaillon

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SPECIAL EVENT

Fundraiser is Jan. 11 for girl A fundraiser for a Mt. Morris girl with a rare condition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 at Blackhawk Nutrition, 312 Washington St. in Oregon.

Emmalyn Freeze, 10, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Freeze, has severe chronic neutropenia, a rare, lifelong blood disorder that leaves her susceptible to high fevers, mouth sores, and infections.

She also has Chiari malformation, a congenital condition affecting the

pley said. “The state law says companion cats. Feral and barn cats do not need to be registered and vaccinated.”

Cats that live outside but are fed by a citizen should still be vaccinated due to the fact that they’re being handled, Champley said.

That increases the likelihood of a bite that could include rabies.

In August, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 131 requiring cats 4 months or older to get a rabies vaccine, but it doesn’t

brain and spinal cord that gives her severe leg pain and headaches.

Emmalyn’s family will be guest bartending at the event, where there will be a vendor show and sale and Northside BarbaQ will be selling lunch.

Local businesses also have donated silent auction items and more donations are being accepted.

Contact Liz at Blackhawk Nutrition to donate or for more information.

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ly, it was shut down for a couple of weeks due to protests.

The facility in Iraq is decorated for Christmas. Jerry and his unit held a gift exchange. As far as Christmas gifts for home, Jerry has always tried to buy presents for his family from where he’s deployed to send back, even if there isn’t always much of a selection.

“At least they get something from me that they know I’m thinking about them,” Jerry said.

Two of Jerry’s children, Garrett (25) and Abigail (22) have decided to follow in their father’s footsteps.

Garrett is a 1st. Lt. in the Air Force. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado. He’ll be finishing his pilot training in January and could be deployed in the months that follow. Growing up, he wanted to be like his dad. He just wanted to fly instead of walking around.

Abigail has followed her father’s footsteps even more than her brother has. Like Jerry, she joined ROTC and then the Illinois National Guard.

She’s also on the officer path, just

like him.

Abigail and Jerry do a lot of the same physical training tests. They text back and forth to see who scored higher. Being in the same unit as her father, Abigail had to tell people not to treat her differently because of who her dad is.

“They’re big shoes to fill, but it’s a good challenge,” Abigail said. “I’d like to pass him up eventually.”

“I’m extremely proud of all my kids,” Jerry said. “But to see that they chased their dreams and are actually succeeding at them, that was more rewarding than anything else. I’m amazed by all of them every day. But there’s no greater purpose than serving your country.”

Angie wasn’t surprised or upset by her children joining the military.

It’s just what she’s used to, and she knows how proud they are of their dad. Jerry refers to Angie as the real “trooper” of the family and as the one that holds everything together.

Until May. “That’s the highlight of being home, is the day I arrive back in Illinois when I actually get to put eyes on them and hug them,” Jerry said.

“That’s what I’m looking forward to most.”

A new state law requiring rabies shots for cats starts Jan. 1.

The law requires counties to set vaccination and registration fees for cats. The Ogle County Board set fees in September. A 1-year tag and vaccination fee for spayed or neutered cats younger than 9 months is $12.

There’s a $5 discount for cats that are microchipped. A 3-year tag and vaccination will cost $30.

Cats that are microchipped are eligible for $15 discount for a 3-year tag.

A 1-year tag with 1-year vaccination for cats older than 9 months is $24. Microchipped cats are eligible for a $5 discount. A 3-year tag and vaccination will cost $70, but owners of microchipped cats are eligible for a $15 discount.

“The biggest concern is which cats are required to be vaccinated,” Ogle County Animal Control Administrator Dr. Thomas Cham-

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LOCAL HISTORY

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

BY OTTO DICK Robert Ordnung Hardesty was born in Oregon and attended schools in Oregon including the Oregon Bible College.

He wrote ”The years of the Great Depression (1929-1936) may be considered the worst of times for a child beginning his life in America.

“Many incidents and experiences in my life which, I thought at the time, to belong to the worst of times column, turned out to belong in the best of times column.”

Robert’s parents, William and Ida, lived at 100 S. 10th St. in Oregon on a 10-acre truck farm. His brother Harold was born in 1915 and Robert was born three years later on Dec. 3, 1918.

After graduation from Oregon Bible College in June 1944, Robert accepted an invitation to become pastor of the Church of God in Omaha, Nebraska.

In early August he received word that his brother Harold had been killed in action in France on his first day of combat, Aug. 1, 1944.

“We could have had his body brought back for burial, but we decided it would delay closure, especially for mother,” Hardesty wrote.

“A memorial service was held in Oregon.”

The following are memories about his childhood and adolescent years in Oregon.

His parents and brother, Paul are buried in Riverview Cemetery at the north edge of town. His brother Paul was born when Robert was 5 years old, but he died on the day of his birth.

“My home town and its people as I remember them,” Hardesty wrote.

1. Oregon was a quiet town of about 3,000 people during my childhood.

2. Retired farmers brought part of the farm to town with them. It was quite common to see a chicken house behind their houses.

3. The C.B. & Q railroad passenger station and freight house were located at the south edge of town.

4. A hydro-electric power plant on the west bank of the river supplied power for the homes, businesses and industries of Oregon.

5. The Ogle County Fairgrounds was located at the north edge of

This is Robert Ordnung Hardesty’s high school graduation photo.

Photos supplied by Otto Dick

Robert Ordnung Hardesty with his brother, Harold, and his dog, Pal.

Robert Ordnung Hardesty’s mother, Ida Ordnung Hardesty. town.

6. Streets running north and south were mostly numbered streets with First Street at the river.

7. Streets running East and West were named after presidents and other prominent people.

8. Washington was the north-south dividing street for house numbers.

9. Tenth Street was unpaved when I was a boy and automobiles often got stuck in the yellow clay mud when winter turned to spring.

10. Our 10-acre farm abutted 10th Street between Washington and Jefferson streets.

11. Each winter large blocks of ice were cut from the river and stored in a large barn like building, known as the ice-house.

12. Sawdust was used for insula-

This is a photo of Robert Ordnung Hardesty’s first grade class from 1924. Hardesty is the boy in overalls. tion around and between the blocks of ice.

13. Square cards placed in front windows indicated the number of pounds of ice wanted from the Ice-delivery man.

14. A railroad spur ran from the railroad yard to Madison Street.

15. The railroad spur served several factories, industries, a coal company and feed mill all located near Rock River.

16. At the downtown intersection stands an interesting cast iron

drinking fountain with a hole about two inches in diameter for birds.

17. Oregon’s water supply came from an artesian well located at the end of the Rock River near the north end of Third Street.

18. Water pressure for the water supply system was maintained by an open reservoir at the top of Liberty Hill.

19. The public schools were located on a square block.

20. The sloping school yards made for good sledding in the winter.

SPECIAL EVENT

BERTOLET LIBRARY

Plastic Recycling We are still collecting film-type plastic such as shopping bags, sand-

wich bags, bread wrappers, or any bag-type plastic. Wrap from new furniture (especially mattresses) is also welcome.

All plastic must be clean, dry, and free of food residue. Please do not bring hard plastic as that is not allowed in this program. We are located on the south end of Leaf River at 705 Main Street. Thanks for your help!

LEAF RIVER LIONS CLUB NEWS

Food drive for pantry is Jan. 11

Prayer breakfast held at church the Air Force.

The quartet Set-Free sang two hymns. Rev. Ralston gave the message and Rev. Zumdahl gave the closing prayer.

All men from the area are invited to the next Pre-Lent Breakfast on Jan. 3 at 7 a.m.

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istration Officer Karla Christensen said. “Around 7,000 is how many tags we’ll be ordering as an estimate.

We’re not sure how many people are going to actually do it.”

The penalty is the same as if it were a dog, if it’s not registered or current, the ticket is a fine of $200 up to $1,000.

Champley does not believe that registration will help track or control the cat population. The law doesn’t track or control feral cats, one of his department’s biggest concerns.

“There’s a concern this could cause more feral cats,” Champley said. “People could say, ‘I can’t pay for this,’ and release them.”

Vaccinations are done at vet offices. Ogle County Animal Control only handles registration tags, which you need proof of vaccine for.

If your cat got a 1-year vaccination in 2019, you won’t need to register it until your vaccination renewal in 2020. If your cat got a 3-year vaccination, registration will need to be purchased to reflect the current year.

Ogle County veterinary clinics include Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic in Oregon, Forreston Veterinary Clinic, Townline Veterinary Clinic in Forreston, Rochelle Veterinary Hospital, Blackhawk Veterinary Services in Byron, Ashton Animal Clinic and Polo Animal Hospital.

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“This is a state law,” Champley said. “It’s not something Ogle County came up with to make money from. The idea is to protect the public and its health.”

There is no treatment for unvaccinated animals once they’ve been exposed to rabies, and if an animal comes in contact with one suspected of having rabies, the pet must be quarantined for 6 months, at the owner’s considerable expense.

If the owner cannot afford to quarantine the animal, the only other option is to euthanize it.

Champley only recalls one case of feline rabies in Ogle County in his 48 years of work.

“It was four or five years ago,” Champley said. “Still, it is a fatal disease.”

The Ogle County Animal Control office is unsure of exactly how many cats in the county will need to be vaccinated and registered.

On Dec. 27, the office was processing around 100 rabies certificates from recent months, most of which came in November. That’s just from a handful of vets.

“There’s quite a few house cats,” Ogle County Animal Control Reg-

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The Men’s Pre-Lent Prayer Breakfast was held at the Forreston Reformed Church on Dec. 7 on Pearl Harbor Day. Seven veterans were recognized for their service. One veteran, Ken Bachman, was recognized for 20 years of service before retiring from

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The Lions also will collect old Christmas Lights to be recycled at their Jan. 11 breakfast.

Now that Christmas is over, bring those working or non-working Christmas lights you want to discard so they can be recycled.

There will be a large box set aside for you to place your strings of lights into. The Lions take them to the Lions of Illinois Foundation where they will be sorted and recycled.

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The Leaf River Lions will be conducting a commodity-food drive for the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris at their Jan. 11 breakfast.

They ask patrons to bring canned goods (nothing out dated), paper products, personal items, or cash donations. There will be a table set up for items to be placed on.

Come and enjoy breakfast and bring something to help families in need during this winter season. Thanks for participating in this worthy project. Help the Lions

The Men’s Pre-Lent Prayer Breakfast was held at the Forreston Reformed Church Dec. 7.

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LEGO Club Monday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.

Stop in after school for an hour of designing and building with our large assortment of LEGO bricks and figures.

Bring a friend for twice the fun!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Kalnins will mark 90 years Jan. 5

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Elmars Kalnins, of Mt. Morris, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house on Jan. 5.

He was born in Riga, Latvia on Jan. 5, 1930. He lives in Mt. Morris with his wife Marion.

He has three daughters, Sandy (Al) Nordman, Brenda (Chuck) Baal, and Lisa (Mike) Janes, 14 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

An open house will be held at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Mor-

Oregon Lion Grant Afflerbaugh, Rob Gieraltowski, and Lions Club President Mike Hoff pose for a photo at the Oregon Lions Club’s Nov. 14 meeting. Gieraltowski, executive director of Lutheran Outdoors Ministries Center in Oregon, was the guest speaker. Photo

by Jean Hoff

LOMC executive director speaks to Oregon Lions Rob Gieraltowski, executive director of Lutheran Outdoors Ministries Center in Oregon spoke at a recent Oregon Lions Club meeting.

LOMC is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers individuals and groups

a retreat to rest, reflect, relax and play. The LOMC site is comprised of hundreds of acres and provides an opportunity for a variety of people to enjoy the great outdoors.

LOMC is located just south of Oregon along Illinois 2.

Oregon Lions Club President, Mike Hoff, left, presented $1,000 to Bob Coulter from the Oregon VFW at the Dec. 12 Oregon Lions Christmas Meeting. The Lions made the donation to help defray the cost of the Christmas Baskets that VFW members distribute.

Oregon Lions have an ongoing partnership with the Oregon VFW and meet twice monthly at the VFW Post in Oregon. Photo by Jean Hoff

Elmars Kalnins ris on Sunday, Jan. 5 from 2- 4 p.m.

Please omit gifts, but come and say hello!

COLLEGE NEWS Kishwaukee College announces 2019 graduates Kishwaukee College has announced graduates for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 sessions.

Graduation honors for degrees are divided into three categories based on final cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale: summa cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.75-4.0; magna cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.5-3.749; and cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.25-3.499.

Students who fulfill requirements for a certificate and have a final cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher are awarded a certificate with distinction.

The college held its Fall 2019 Commencement Ceremony for the graduates on Dec. 14 on campus. There were 470 students who completed the requirements for degrees, certificates and credentials in their programs in Summer 2019 or Fall 2019 and were eligible to participant in the Fall 2019 commencement.

Byron: Jenna R Winterton, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude Davis Junction: Alex D Holt, CERT, Basic Welding Technology, With Distinction; Christa C Mozdzien, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Rick J Seyster, AAS, Registered Nursing; Fontana Jewel Williams, Esthetics Lindenwood: Taralyn N Dale, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Rachel R Goffinet, AAS, Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude

Mt. Morris: Karli Nikole Miller, Associate in Arts Oregon: Clare Elizabeth Foust, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Blaise M McGlinn, Associate in Science; Johnathan G Prose, Associate in Engineering Science, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Sophie Charlotte West, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude, PTK Polo: Ashley Naber, Associate in Science, Cum Laude Rochelle: Callie M Ackland, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Carley Anne Ackland, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Megan E Ackland, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; William Barnes, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Presleigh E Belt, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Cristian Alberto Burciaga, Associate in Arts; Adriana Cagle, AAS, Registered Nursing; Anahi Calderon, Associate in Arts; Eder Ivan Castillo, Associate in Science; Anthony R Chavez, Associate in Science; John T Crystal, Associate in Arts; Aaron R Davis, AAS, Computer-Aided Architectural Design; Donald Ray Diviney, Associate in Science; Timothy A Duncan, Associate in Arts; Reece A Erdman, AAS, Computer Information Systems; Leonel Flores-Romero, CERT, Industrial Electricity, With Distinction; Shannon Nicole Fore, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, PTK; Bilesly Garcia, Associate in Science; Alexander Gaytan, Associate in Arts; See KISH GRADUATES, Page 9

SPECIAL FUNDRAISER

Reign XT, a fitness center and gym at 404 W. Washington St. in Oregon, is pairing its grand opening on Jan. 4 with a fundraiser for the Oregon High School athletic department.

The gym will put on a “Burpees for Dollars” event from 1-5 p.m., where participants will do burpees, or squat-thrusts, to raise money that will go directly to the school.

Group fitness classes with weights and other workout equipment, spin

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classes with stationary bicycles, and a 24-hour open gym with fitness machines, free weights, bikes and showers also will be available.

Food and beverages will be served, apparel will be sold, and there will be other contests and prizes.

Go to reignxt.com, find Reign XT on Facebook, email train@reignxt. com or call 815-595-5530 for more information.

BRIEFS Coffee with the Sheriff

Trivia Night for Rock River Center is March 9 Hairy Cow Brewing Company in Byron will open exclusively on Monday, March 9 for Trivia Night to benefit Rock River Center

• KISH GRADUATES Continued from Page 8 Cassandra Headon, AAS, Registered Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Aseneth S Herrera, AAS, Registered Nursing; Onessa Hueramo, Associate in Science; Aaron M Huftalin, Associate in Science; Kevin Roberto Infante, Associate in Arts; Michael James Johanning, Associate in Science; Justin Julian, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Michael A Klecka, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Paul John Knigge, Associate in Arts; Liliana Lopez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Alexandra Magana, Associate in Science; Juan Alberto Martinez, CERT, Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting, With Distinction, CERT, Computer-Aided Mechanical Drafting; Amie G McDer-

mott, AAS, Registered Nursing; Mallory R Mershon, Associate in Arts; Rebecca J Miller, AAS, Registered Nursing, PTK; Miguel Monroy, Associate in Arts; Silvia Patricia Moreno, AAS, Registered Nursing; Kayla E Musgrave, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Cum Laude; Nyna M Oliver, CERT, Sustainable Horticulture, With Distinction; Jasmyn N Patterson, AAS, Registered Nursing; Justina Marie Peck, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Katelyn M Ragan, Associate in Science; Christine Sue Rowland, CERT, Administrative Assistant, CERT, Application Specialist; Pablo Sanchez, AAS, Electronics Technology, Cum Laude, CERT, Automated Industrial Tech; Misty R Smith, Associate in Arts; Alison G Valdivieso, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Erika A Villalobos-Miller,

Oregon Lions served pork chops, brats and hot dogs at the Candlelight Walk in downtown Oregon on Nov. 30. Pictured are (front row from left) Lions Phyllis Herrmann and Joan Smola, and (back) Lions Pat Farraday, Janet Champley, and Joanna Cermak. Photo by Jean Hoff

CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Brandon M Wagner, AAS, Electronics Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Jason James Walsh,

AAS, Computer-Aided Architectural Design, Summa Cum Laude; Tarah Wooten, CERT, Therapeutic Massage

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866 Member of the American Optometric Association.

Therapeutic Licensed.

• Friday, January 3, 2020

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle will be at the First Saturday Community Coffee in Chana on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.

He will discuss department activities, explain policies of the department and any new laws.

The event will be held at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 S. Main St., Chana.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.

“It’s not too early to register a team for our exclusive evening at Hairy Cow because space limits the evening to 17 teams,” said Marcia Heuer, RRC employee. “For our first Trivia Night last October, we sold out team space. We’ll have goodie bags for all participants, Mulligan’s, prizes for winning teams, games in-between rounds and all led by Trivia Night expert, Gary Mueller, statistician for the St. Louis Cardinals.”

The cost to attend the event is $10 per person with maximum of six on a team. There will be food and drink available for purchase.

Reservations can be made at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, or by going to events@rockrivercenter.org or by calling 815-732-3252.

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TREE COLLECTION

Recycle your live Christmas tree during January Drop off locations throughout county; FFA pick up Jan. 11 The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD), in cooperation with local towns, villages, and FFA groups are helping to collect and chip Christmas trees once again this year.

“Don’t just throw out your tree, have it recycled into usable mulch through this program,” said Paul Cooney, a solid waste management specialist. “Up until Jan. 20, you can drop off your tree at the following

Blackhawk Dr. (Rt. 2) Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. Leaf River: 605 Main St. 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.

locations; remove all lights, garland, other decorations, and plastic bags prior to drop-off. Please no live garland, wreaths, or other designs.”

Drop off locations are: Oregon: Park District Maintenance Dept., 507 Hill St. Byron: Byron boat launch lot, E.

In addition, local high school FFA groups will be collecting trees on Saturday, Jan. 11. Trees must be out at the curb no later than 8 a.m. and all lights, decorations and plastic bags must be removed.

Call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit oglecounty.org for more information.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT

OCSWM suggests waste reduction initiatives in 2020 With 2020 upon us, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) suggests waste reduction as a possible alternative to trying in vain to exercise more or attempting a fad diet for a couple of weeks.

To trim down the garbage bags or eliminate one of the trash cans per week, consider these waste reduction alternatives so we can all send less to the landfill.

• Cut back on food waste by planning meals accordingly and using left overs in a timely fashion. Certain food scraps can go into a simple backyard compost bin, so items like

fruit and vegetable trimmings, egg shells, coffee grounds and such can be turned into compost instead of becoming garbage.

• Consider donations to local thrift shops or other charitable organizations. Gently used items like clothes, shoes, coats, hats, furniture, toys, bikes, tools, and other household items, can be donated instead of tossed out for the trash.

• Try to avoid single use items such as paper or foam plates, foam cups, plastic utensils, paper napkins, straws, and water bottles. Look for reusable alternatives to these items such as washable dinnerware

and utensils, and always use refillable water bottles and coffee cups.

• When shopping try to use reusable shopping bags. Plastic bags are not recyclable through your normal comingled recycling pick-ups and hinder the recycling process. Certain retail stores have a recycling station so you may recycle your plastic bags.

• If you are fortunate enough to have a curbside recycling service, please use that service accordingly and learn what to put into the bin and what to leave out.

The only items that are truly recyclable include all aluminum and

metal cans, cardboard, clean paper products such as newsprint, magazines, phone books, catalogs, office paper, and junk mail, clean glass bottles and jars, and clean plastic items #1-5 and #7.

Leave out the Styrofoam, plastic bubble wrap, plastic bags, and pizza boxes, as these do not get recycled and have contributed to the diminishing value of recyclable material locally and nationwide.

To assist with any and all waste reduction questions, contact the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit oglecounty.org.

Jan. 9 & Jan. 10, 12-4 p.m.

Ages: 50+ The AARP Smart Driver Safety Course is the nation’s first refresher course designed for drivers 50+. Course completion helps drivers refine skills and develop safe driving strategies.

Attendance on both days is required for completion; $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members; checks payable to ARP. AARP members must have member number for discount.

There are no tests! A completion certificate will be given for auto insurances who may offer a discount for a 3-year period. Check with your provider for

participation.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

movement program! Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves, and ribbon wands. No registration required.

Scrap-Stravaganza Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bring our supplies, tools and pictures to spend the day scrapbooking.

Tables will be first come, first-serve. No registration is required.

Navigating the College Search Process Monday, Jan. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

College starts with identifying colleges that will fit you best. This informational seminar, intended for parents of high schoolers and their students, will cover how college admissions has changed recently and how parents can prepare.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup

BYRON LIBRARY Travel Through the Holy Land with James Brown and Karen Virnoche-Brown Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land.

Karen and James share highlights of their pilgrimage with pictures and stories of the holy sites, the Israeli people, and their cuisine. Shalom!

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course

Library Dance Party Monday, Jan. 13, 10-10:45 a.m.

Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and

See BYRON LIBRARY, Page 11

EDUCATION ISSUES

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

• BYRON LIBRARY Continued from Page 10 or call 815-234-5107 to register.

Matinees at BPLD: Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Friday, Jan. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.

This documentary looks at the origins of Fiddler on the Roof, one of Broadway’s best-known musicals. Max Lewkowicz’s “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles” provides an entertaining overview of the unlikely success of Fiddler on the Roof, which won 9 Tonys and is the longest running musical in Broadway history.

Refreshments provided.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

Super Bowl LIV Scoop presented by Sean Considine

ships with students at Oregon High School, the school employs other prevention tactics with its students.

Oregon has its own social worker, counselor and works with Sinnissippi who does counseling.

“We survey our students with questions like, ‘Do you believe that at least one adult here cares about you?’” Mahoney said.

Oregon has been proactive when it comes to prevention, Mahoney said. He believes that’s the most productive way to prevent violence and feels his view is supported by facts and articles he’s read recently.

School funding is a problem for prevention measures according to Mahoney. Schools are funded at around 70 percent of where they should be and a county-wide sales tax in Ogle County could provide more security and mental health

measures, Mahoney said. Lee County does have a county-wide sales tax.

“The more our kids feel connected,” Mahoney said. “The less they’re going to feel alienated and therefore be at risk.”

Mahoney said he doesn’t believe a discussion has been had by school officials in the county and area on where opinions lie on arming teachers. According to an IASB press release, the resolution was supported primarily by rural school districts with concerns about emergency response time and lack of financial resources to employ school resource officers.

Mahoney has spoken with colleagues at more rural schools in southern Illinois that support teachers with guns due to concerns about law enforcement response times.

The IASB does not keep track of

Monday, Jan. 27, 5-6 p.m.

What does it take to get into the Super Bowl? What makes an underdog and how are the odds determined?

What do the referee calls mean?

Novice football watchers and devoted fans alike will enjoy Sean’s stories and professional knowledge.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

ish Royal Monarchy.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

Princess Di: Gone But Still Kicking!

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m.

Jilann Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents a cabaret style show. Princess Di cut a deal with St. Peter at heaven’s gate and will be allowed to stay with her sons at the palace, but in return she will age.

Don’t miss this performance and chance to learn about Princess Diana’s public and personal life within the Brit-

Friday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate with your choice of stir-ins and toppings!

No registration required!

National Hot Chocolate Day

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• Friday, January 3, 2020

Ogle County schools have added resource officers and counseling to prevent school shootings rather than supporting a resolution to arm teachers.

On. Nov. 23, school boards in Illinois voted against a proposed resolution that would call for the Illinois Association of School Boards to support legislation that would allow school districts to set school safety and student protection policies that would allow trained, armed school teachers and staff.

For the second year, a proposal on this topic was not adopted by the IASB Delegate Assembly. The vote tally was 198 in favor of the adoption of the resolution, 249 against.

Oregon School District did not support the idea of teachers being armed.

“We believe that is best served by people who are trained on a regular basis, not just yearly or occasionally,” Superintendent Tom Mahoney said.

Oregon High School does have a School Resource Officer full-time after its school board passed a resolution on Dec. 24, 2018. That decision was prompted by an incident last May at Dixon High School when a student was taken into custody by an SRO after firing shots at a teacher during graduation practice in the gym.

In addition to the SRO providing security and building relation-

which schools vote which way on resolutions at meetings.

Polo School District Superintendent Christopher Rademacher said his district did not take a stance on the resolution as a board.

“I don’t know that I’d ever want to arm a teacher that didn’t want to be armed,” Rademacher said.

Rademacher’s district does have measures in place like a full-time guidance counselor and a social worker at the middle school. Sinnissippi comes to Polo a couple times a week. Polo has an active safety committee led a former state police officer, as well as electronic locks and cameras.

The district is actively involved with the city’s full-time police force.

Polo has also had at least one teacher in the past who was a former police officer, Rademacher said he could possibly see an individual like that being allowed to carry a gun.

Polo does not have a resource officer at its school. A related resolution, one calling for IASB to advocate for state school safety grants for hiring school resource officers or school security personnel, was adopted and announced on Nov. 23.

“Even with resource officers, you still have shootings,” Rademacher said. “It comes down to understanding kids and knowing their needs.”

Attempts were made by Ogle County News to include the Dixon School District and Forrestville Valley School District in this story. Calls and emails were not returned.

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Pastor David Snow 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Mark Phillips Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 760-550-4563

114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

16032 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon 815-864-2448

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com.

For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

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211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo Member 946-2777 FDIC

SPORTS

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Girls basketball Dec. 23 Forreston 37, Orangeville 34: Alexus Houston poured in 22 points for Forreston in its tight win over Orangeville. The senior knocked down eight field goals and went six for 10 from the line. Kylee Curry also added six points for Forreston.

Orangeville’s high scorer was Grace Edler (12 points).

Dec. 26 Dixon Holiday Classic Sterling 67, Oregon 37: Brook Borum tossed in 23 points and Bree Borum added 16 as the Warriors handled the Hawks in the first round at the Dixon tournament.

Olivia Lambrigtsen had 18 points for Oregon, and Jenae Bothe added 10.

Oregon 46, Rockford East 37: Bothe scored 21 and Lambrigtsen added 11 as the Hawks eased past the E-Rabs in a consolation game. Kabrea Jamerson had 17 points for East.

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Forreston’s Jordan Neuschwander looks to pass during action against Amboy on Dec. 28 at the Eastland Cougars Holiday Tounament.

• Friday, January 3, 2020

Byron 74, Newman 62: Josie Rank scored 19 of her game-high 27 points for Newman in the second half, but the Comets were outscored 26-12 in the third quarter of a consolation loss in Byron. Macaire Brown added 19 points for Newman. Ella Grundstrom led Byron with 23 points.

Dec. 27 Dixon Holiday Classic Stillman Valley 42, Newman 33: Macaire Brown led the Comets with 16 points in a loss to the Cardinals in a consolation game at Dixon.

Faith Fowler scored 13 points for Stillman Valley, and Lexi Lichty added 11.

Quincy 56, Oregon 38: The Hawks fell behind 15-3 after one quarter and didn’t catch up in a loss to the Blue Devils in a Dixon Tournament consolation game.

Olivia Lambrigtsen had 10 points for Oregon, and Jenae Bothe had nine.

For Quincy, Kate Chevalier hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points. Emily Wilson had 13 points, and Brin Hultz added 10.

See ROUNDUP, Page 14

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SPORTS ROUNDUP

Polo’s Alex Dusing dribbles against West Carroll during a recent game. Photo by Trish Patterson

• ROUNDUP

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Continued from Page 13 Dec. 28 Dixon Holiday Classic Oregon 62, Rochelle 51: Olivia Lambrigtsen poured in 26 points and Jenae Bothe added 18 as the Hawks got past the Hubs in a consolation bracket game at Dixon.

Josie Lundquist led Rochelle with 14 points, and Sofia Lenkaitis added 12.

Dec. 28 Eastland Holiday Tournament Forreston 52, Amboy 21: The Cardinals beat the Clippers, jumping out to a 23-7 lead after one quarter and a 33-16 lead at the half.

Wrestling Dec. 27 Abe’s Rumble in Springfield: Oregon won three duals, beating Roxanna 60-18, Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Shelbyville 39-36 and Olympia 69-12, but Forreston’s Jakob Boomgarden fights for position during action against Amboy on Dec. lost to Oakwood 61-12.

28 at the Eastland Cougars Holiday Tournament.

Jonathon Alaniz (195) won all of his matches via pin. Adam Glendenning (182), Gabe Eckerd (152) and Sam Minnis (120) picked up three pins.

Dec. 28 Ed Ewoldt Invitational: Oregon split four matches and finished 11th in the Silver Division at the Ed Ewoldt Invitational hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South.

The Hawks lost to Stillman Valley 43-33 before defeating Canton 42-39.

Oregon then lost to Heyworth 44-30 before beating Cumberland 39-33.

Boys bowling Dec. 28 Oregon 3rd at Dixon Toughman: Oregon had a total pinfall of 5,781 to take third behind Freeport (6,148) and LaSalle-Peru (5,793) at the Dixon Toughman Tournament.

Eddie Buttens (989), Isaac Kaltenbrun (961), Kyle Strite (951) and Charlie Bachman (935) had the top five-game scores for the Hawks.

SPORTS COLUMN

Sunday events mark change in spiritual values I

n a testament to how spiritual values have changed, a Sunday conclusion to Harlem’s Dvorak wrestling tournament did not merit much, if any consternation.

It was a 9 a.m. start for the finals of the 30-team competition held in Machesney Park, on a day that has always been set aside for church worship.

Club and AAU sports have long used Sundays as a day for competition, but school districts have generally refrained from it.

In decades past, it would have been scandalous for a school to even consider having competition on a Sunday morning. How dare sports be put above church?

At least that was the prevailing attitude in this country for generations and not just with high school athletics.

There was a time when stores and businesses were closed on Sunday. Besides religious observation, there was a matter of one day a week rest for workers, a Sabbath if you will.

Those so-called Blue Laws have loosened up, but you still can’t buy a car on Sunday in Illinois.

Alcohol sales went from never on Sunday, to noon only and now to anytime of the day.

I can remember my football team making the 1975 playoffs. That was when the first round was played on Wednesday, giving a team limited time to prepare.

An impromptu decision was made by the school to allow us a Sunday evening practice, bearing in mind that it would not interfere with morning church worship.

That was also an era when schools had an unwritten rule not to schedule games on Wednes-

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

day nights, as that was when churches had youth activities.

The majority of school administrators were churchgoers and perhaps God-fearing ones at that. It would have been unthinking to desecrate God’s day of worship for the sake of high-school athletics As we’ve seen, though, there has been a secular movement to separate church and state. Court cases have ruled against government, and particularly public school districts.

The long-held belief that Sundays were a time for church and rest is slowly dissipating. School administrators, coaches and teachers that influence decision-making are not as responsive to the church as they once were.

Statistics on declining church attendance bear that out, making Sunday just another day to most of America. Maybe that’s why Sunday morning wrestling wasn’t that big of a deal.

Of the 30-team field at Harlem, several of the schools were Catholic, including champion Montini and runner-up Mt. Carmel. Being on the mats instead in the pews must have been okay with them.

This piece isn’t meant to be critical of Harlem High School, but rather a reflection (or lack there-

of) of the influence of church on today’s society.

Truthfully, very few parents put church ahead of athletics. That is borne out by the large number of parents and grandparents, as well, who would much rather travel with their son or daughter to sporting events than church.

I’ve seen a jam-packed parking lot at the Blackhawk Center in my town of Oregon for club volleyball on Sunday morning. What is happening there is no different than anywhere in the country, save deeply religious pockets.

But, for schools to adopt Sunday play makes a much more significant societal statement, effectively giving God second billing.

Prayer left the public school long ago, so why get so wrapped up with a wrestling tournament that was trying to facilitate the schedule as conveniently as possible?

The only answer that comes to mind is that the more God has been edged out, the more schools have experienced anxiety and depression among students, suicide, violence, less student motivation and discipline problems.

What a church can do is show the love of God and that every single person is important to Him. That lessen is far greater than learning algebra or a wrestling takedown.

If God’s love can come into the heart of our young people through the workings of the Church, it stands to reason that the woes of a school would be drastically reduced by such a spiritual transformation.

Shouldn’t that be enough of a reason to set aside just a few hours each week for Him?

IN THE COURTS

scrutiny. It is a win-win to address a significant problem in our society. I am proud to be a part of this dedicated team,� said Lindsey. “As one of the founding members of the Ogle County New Horizons Drug Court, I have had the opportunity to be part of a program that has made our community safer over the last 10 years,�

Morrow said. “The application of the Drug Court philosophy to DUI offenders is the logical extension of this program to enhance public safety. The training provided by the NCDC helped us sharpen our skills in that regard.�

Public defender Dennis Riley said the program changes lives. “Rehabilitation through the New Horizons DUI Court program, not only makes the community safer. It changes lives and saves lives as well.

Establishing and maintaining sobriety through this program makes Ogle County as better place to live for each of us,� Riley said.

About DUI Courts DUI courts are specialized, comprehensive court programs that provide individual treatment, supervision and accountability for repeat DWI offenders.

These specialty courts follow the well-established drug court model and are based on the premise that impaired driving can be prevented if the underlying causes, such as substance use and mental health disorders, are identified and addressed.

A large body of research supports the effectiveness of DWI courts to lead participants out of the justice system and into long-term sobriety.

The Ogle County New Horizons DUI Court team attended a National Center For DWI (NCDC) Foundational Training in Athens, Georgia. Pictured left to right are: Polo Police Chief Jon Mandrell, Court Coordinator Brooke Plachno, Probation Officer Stacy Noble, Public Defender Dennis Riley, Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, and Treatment Provider Kevin Buss, Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. Photo supplied

BRIEFS Soil and Water management webinar offered Soil and water interactions will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Webinar sponsored by University of Illinois Extension on Feb. 20.

The workshop will be held at multiple Extension units throughout Illinois. Presentations will be delivered via PowerPoint and web conferencing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Those attending will hear about the latest information on extreme weather and potential soil impacts from Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford, controlled CRP burns and soil quality from Western Illinois University biologist Dr. Sean Jenkins, and irrigation water use reporting from Illinois State Water Survey hydrologist Steve Wilson.

Other presenters are Dr. Kapil Arora from Iowa State University who will discuss in field drainage management using control structures, and Extension Commercial Ag Educator Nathan Johan-

ning to talk on field research on cover crops and soil quality.

Certified Crop Advisors will receive 4.5 continuing education units in Soil and Water Management by attending this seminar.

Registration is $45 per person, which includes lunch. Contact the Ogle County U of I Extension office at 421 W. Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2191 or extension.illinois.edu/bdo to register or for more information.

native seed collection, invasive species control, prescribed burning, greenhouse cultivation, and developing management plans.

He is originally from Sandwich. He trained as a mechanic after high school, served four years in the Air Force, and then obtained a degree in Environmental Science from Northern Illinois University.

New Restoration Ecologist Joins NLI Staff Tyler Pellegrini has joined the Natural Land Institute staff as a restoration ecologist.

Pellegrini assists the Director of Stewardship with all aspects of managing NLI’s preserves, including

Pellegrini started out his habitat restoration career at Nachusa Grasslands and currently resides in Creston with his wife, Jaimie, and 7 month old daughter, Hadley.

In his spare time, he enjoys canoeing, hiking, gardening, and serving as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT with the Creston Fire Department.

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Members of the Ogle County New Horizons DUI Court team attended a National Center For DWI (NCDC) Foundational Training in Athens, Georgia.

The team consisted of Judge Clayton Lindsey, Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, Ogle County Public Defender Dennis Riley, Polo Police Chief Jon Mandrell, Court Coordinator Brooke Plachno, Probation Officer Stacey Noble and Treatment Provider Kevin Buss of Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. During the 3 ½ day intensive training the team was instructed by NCDC faculty which are nationally recognized experts in the field.

The program was developed and presented by NCDC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and topics included the DWI treatment continuum, DWI target population, community supervision and alcohol/drug testing, multi-disciplinary team and DWI court phases and requirements.

The team’s training expenses were funded by an Illinois Department of Transportation grant through the University of Illinois - Springfield.

The Ogle County New Horizons DUI Court is the latest addition to the over 10-year history of Problem Solving Courts in Ogle County.

The DUI Court began in October 2018 with the goal of making Ogle County’s roadways safer by subjecting DUI offenders to intensive substances abuse treatment, community supervision and accountability to the Court. “This program assures that multiple DUI offenders are receiving the treatment needed to overcome a powerful addiction under judicial

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Oregon Public Library is going fine free in 2020

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Kids trying to rent books at the Oregon Public Library are turned away if they have more than a $5 late fine and can’t pay for it.

That has happened at the library more than Director Hilaree Lombardo would like to see. Because of that and other reasons, the library will be switching to fine-free system on Jan. 1.

“I brought up the conversation with board members and did research,” Lombardo said. “Other libraries are doing it. It doesn’t add to the budget and I think it’s more of a deterrent. It can make people feel ashamed. I don’t want to deter families from coming in.”

Of the 2059 registered cards at Oregon Library, 34 percent currently have fines and 17 percent of those cards cannot check out materials because their fine amount is too high. Lombardo felt that was too big of a percentage of people who aren’t getting free resources that their taxes pay for. Collected fines only make up .25 percent of the library’s

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The Oregon Public Library has been fine free since Jan. 1. total budget.

In January 2019, the American Library Association issued a resolution that added to their policies that asserted that imposition of monetary library fines creates a barrier to the provision of library and information services.

The Oregon Public Library Board was said to be all for the change

after Lombardo presented data on the matter. Then she just had to convince her staff.

“It took some convincing with the staff,” Lombardo said. “It’s the way libraries have been forever. We want to include everyone.”

Library materials will still have due dates, but fines will not be accrued when they are overdue.

Renewals can still occur unless there are holds on the materials.

Patrons are still responsible for the items they have checked out and if these materials are kept longer than 14 days past the due date, the patron account will be blocked.

At 21 days the items will be charged to the account at a replacement value. The account will remain blocked until the items are returned. As of Jan. 1, all overdue fines will be waived. Replacement charges for items that are damaged or lost still apply. If you have outstanding library materials you can return them with no fines.

The library has over 65,000 items in circulation, including 18,000 books, 1,400 audiobooks, 1,400 DVDs and 10 hotspots. It also has access to 31,000 ebooks and 12,000 downloadable audio books. During 2018, 29,000 patrons visited the library and 48,000 items were circulated.

“We’re just trying to make sure we’re open and having a less-stressful environment,” Lombardo said.

“I want the library to be open to everyone.”

Lifeline Food & Self Help project takes in record food donations

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com The Lifeline Food & Self Help Project brought in a record amount of donations this holiday season.

The Oregon food pantry and clothing resale shop collected about 5,000 pounds from the Boy Scouts and

Cub Scouts holiday food drive on Dec. 14.

The organization usually takes in about 2,000 pounds, co-president Sharon Wallace said.

“We were very surprised; we’ve never had one that big before,” Wallace said. “We’re very grateful.”

The nonprofit food pantry and

shop, on the first floor of Conover Square at 201 N. Third St. in Oregon, is funded through donations and manned by volunteers. The group was founded 37 years ago and has expanded several times.

“We want to thank the community for their support,” she said. “It really does help us.”

Hours are 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday for food and clothing; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday for clothing only; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday for food and clothing, and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday for clothing only.

Call 815-564-8234 for more information.

Superintendent of Education Janet Dahlberg.

Advance registration is required be Wednesday, Jan. 8 by calling 815 2348535, extension 200.

said Mark Herman, superintendent of education. “You can also try to light a fire with a bow drill and learn other fire starting skills. No advance registration is required.”

This is open for all ages. Call 815 234-8535, extension 200 for more information.

Join Superintendent of Education, Mark Herman, for a guided walking tour of the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve to see the Illinois Big Tree Champion and all of the recent conservation work that has been done by the forest preserve’s Restoration Department.

Advance registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 16 by calling 815-2348535, extension 200.

This event is for hearty hikers age 10 and up.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering several free outdoor activities in January.

Winter Animal Tracking Program Saturday, Jan. 11 The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer a free Winter Animal Tracking Program on Saturday, Jan. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve, 7993 North River Road.

Learn to track many active winter animals in the snow, mud or sand and identify their tracks, scat and chew patterns as we hike through the prairie and woodlands at the preserve.

This program will be led by Assistant

Native Americans on the Prairie Program - Sunday, Jan. 12 The Byron Forest Preserve will be offering a free interactive Native Americans on the Prairie drop in program on Sunday, Jan. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center.

“Drop in any time to check out our Native American and bison artifacts, hear stories, play games, and make traditional crafts such as nettle cordage,”

Bald Hill Winter Walking Tour Saturday, Jan. 18 The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering a free Bald Hill Winter Walking Tour at their Bald Hill Prairie Preserve, at 5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris, on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.

“Be prepared for several steep hills and dress for the weather. We will be meeting at the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve parking lot,” Herman said.

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Dec. 23 Amanda Anderson, 34, of Rock Falls, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on Interstate 88 near mile marker 77 1/2.

Franklin Attaway, 55, of Oregon, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of North Illinois 2.

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

Dec. 24 Michael Stenli, 50, of Freeport, was arrested for no valid driver’s license.

Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Baileyville Road and Montague Road. After further investigation Stenli was placed under arrest. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Forreston EMS. The accident remains under investigation.

Ryan Wakenight, 33, of Polo, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop just into Lee County on Lost Nation Road.

Wakenight was additionally issued citations for speeding, a loud excessive noise coming from the vehicle’s exhaust, and improper display of a license plate.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on an I-Bond.

Dec. 26 Dennis S. Vineyard, 47, of Davis Junction was arrested at 8:40 a.m. for domestic battery after deputies were dispatched to Primrose Lane in Davis Junction. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Lonita Stokes, 30, of Chicago, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for driving while license suspended. Stokes posted a $2,000 10 percent bond, and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Stokes is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 17.

Dec. 27 At 12:02 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Mt. Morris Road and Illinois 72, west of Leaf River.

A Honda passenger car driven by Victor Heather, 18, of Oregon, was southbound on Mt. Morris Road approaching See Sheriff, Page 18

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Dec, 16 At 7:16 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of N. 3rd Street involving a 2006 Chevrolet driven by Elijah D. Rufer, 17, of Oregon, and a parked 2014 Ford belonging to Andrew S. Ballard of Rock Island.

No citations were issued.

Julie E. Pontnack, 47, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 8:02 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred near the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets.

Dec. 18

Robert A. Portner, 40, of Sterling, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for contempt of court. Portner was also issued state citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and no valid driver’s license, and a civil citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

A passenger in Portner’s vehicle, Jennifer A. Winquist, 39, of Rockford, was also issued civil citations for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Portner was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Dec. 20 At 7:45 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1000

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block of Jefferson Street involving a 2018 Chevrolet driven by Maylene M. Haug, 31, of Oregon, and a 2014 Ford driven by Elizabeth Myers, 34, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Brookelynn M. Larson, 20, of Oregon, was issued civil citations at 8:16 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis not more than 10 grams. These violations occurred at the intersection of Monroe and Mix Streets.

Dec. 21 Evan M. McNeely, 20, of Loves Park, was arrested at 12:59 a.m. for driving while license suspended. McNeely was also issued citations for failure to dim headlights, operating a vehicle with an expired registration, operating an uninsured vehicle, and a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams was also issued. McNeely was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

These violations occurred in the 300 block of N. 4th Street.

Jordan J. Heintzelman, 24, of Dixon,

was issued a citation at 10:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of S. 4th Street.

One parking citation and 15 verbal/ written warnings were issued from Dec. 16-22.

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

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Dec. 17 At 11:19 p.m., Oregon Police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of N. 6th Street resulting in the arrest of Damian L. Nowicki, 19, of Oregon, for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor and criminal damage to property.

Nowicki was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 7:40 a.m., Oregon Police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300 block of Mix Street involving a 2013 Chrysler driven by Isaac C. Simpson, 16, of Oregon, and a 2014 Honda driven by Virginia A. Pearson, 70, of Oregon. Simpson was issued a citation for improper lane usage.

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Ogle Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

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Heather failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a Kia SUV that was traveling eastbound on Illinois 72.

Heather’s vehicle came to rest in the intersection, facing north. The Kia SUV was pushed into the south ditch upon impact, overturned, and came to rest in the ditch on its side, facing east.

Heather was extricated from the vehicle and transported by Mt. Morris Ambulance to Mercy Health’s Javon Bea Hospital Riverside in Rockford for treatment of serious injuries.

The Kia was driven by Jason Viverito, 42, of Davis Junction. Passengers in the Kia were: Steve Klassen, 62, of Davis Junction; Dawn Klassen, 58, of Davis Junction; Curtis Sherman, 63, of Loves Park; and a 5 year old female juvenile from Davis Junction.

All occupants of the Kia were transported to Swedish American Hospital in Rockford for treatment of serious injuries by EMS from Byron, Leaf River, and Forreston.

The accident remains under investigation. Their conditions were unavailable Sunday.

Kode Hall, 26, of Forreston, was arrested at 6:07 a.m. for domestic

battery and an outstanding Lee County warrant after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 407 N. Chestnut Lot 27 in Forreston. Hall was arrested and transported to the Ogle County Jail where was held in lieu of bond.

Dec. 30 Erich Huber, 38, of Stillman Valley, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Huber had a bond of $470.

Huber did post the $470 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.

Dec. 29 Ronald Reittinger, 36, of Leaf River, was arrested at 3:26 a.m. for aggravated domestic battery after deputies responded to an address in the 500 block of Garfield Street in Leaf River in reference to a disturbance. Reittinger was placed under arrest and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Regina Tamayo, 52, of Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Tamayo was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 30.

Seth J. Rudecki, 18, of Rockford, was arrested at 10 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County Juvenile Detention warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop at Illinois 2 and Townline Road. Rudecki was arrested after a short investigation.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Dec. 20-26: Warranty Deeds • 92131 LLC to Otto Gensler Inc., two farmland parcels in Flagg Township, $1,148,430.

• 92131 LLC to Top Crop Farms LLC, one farmland parcel in Rochelle, $400,000.

• Erick G and Julie K. Haddad to Kyle Groenhagen, 108 S. First St., Forreston, $67,000.

• Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Thomas E. Felker, 12443 N. Hoisington Road, Byron, $122,500.

• The late Joan C. Zawistowski, by Heirs to Linda C. Gaul, 400 W. Phyllis Ave., Rochelle, 50,000.

• ANW Poggioli LLC to Matthew Melancen, 102 N. Main St., Leaf River, $25,000.

• Rodney B. and Darlene K. Koontz to Chad R. and Alexandria B. Staffer, 508 James St., Mt. Morris, $127,000.

• Robert and Cindy Drake to Richard Pendergrass Jr., 1017 Shadow Wood Drive, Byron, $162,000.

• Sherin D. and Pauletta H. Whitehorn to Mark Keinz and Halley Hoffman, 11004 N. Kennedy Hill Road, Byron, $245,000.

• Anthony D. and Toni J. Rowley to AJ Homes LLC, 1110 Lincoln Highway and 621 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, $109,500.

• Lindenwood Apartments Inc. to Ryan M. Hahn, 102 W. First St. and 102 S. Walnut St., Stillman Valley, $113,000.

• Brandon and Jamie S. Ross to Grant M. and Carolyn D. Brown, 8279 state Route 38, Ashton, $20,000.

• David L. Johnson to Elevated Outside LLC, 6929 W. Pines Road, Mt. Morris,

$240,000.

• Kyle D. Van Duyne to Christina Taylor, 2125 Silverthorn Drive, Byron, $157,500.

• Brian A. and Constance M. Smith, also Grasley, to James A. and Edith L. Kurzawinski Living Trust, James A. and Edith L. Kurzawinski, trustees, 8625 N. Bluejay Lane, Byron, $220,000.

• Fernando S. Hernandez to Fernando S. Hernandez and Maria Luiza Villagomez Jaimes, 428 Heartland Drive, Davis Junction, $0.

• John M. Kaney to April L. Rouse, 410 S. Third Ave., Forreston, $69,500.

Trust98, Patricia K. Eubanks, trustee, 300 Creekside Drive, Byron, $123,000.

Executor’s Deeds • Estate of the late Mandrell Cornett, by executor, to Nathan M. Clark, 3438 S. Sweeney Road, Chana, $125,000.

• The late Sharon Van, by executor, to Jason M. Benesh, 3741 N. River Road, Oregon, $215,000.

Sheriff’s Deeds • Sheriff of Ogle County and Abigail E. Gomez to Chris and Angela Stephenitch, 200 N. School St., Chana, $40,000.

• Sheriff of Ogle County and Cynthia S. Richmond to Hub Shuttle Inc., 8925 S. Lynn St., Rochelle, $74,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

Quit Claim Deeds • James T. O’Connor to Polo Geothermal and Lapidary LLC, 118 N. Franklin St., 107 and 109 E. Locust St., and two other parcels in Polo, $0.

• James P. O’Connor to Birdland Skatepark LLC, one parcel in Buffalo Township, $0.

• Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to David Scott Gatz, 128 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron, $128,500.

Trustee’s Deeds • Hayenga Family Trust, Roger W. Hayenga, trustee, to Rodney Sissons, 155 N. Skare Road, Chana, $45,000.

• Reinke Farm Trust1, Louise C. Reinke, Lois A. Olson, and Ruth A. Wiley, trustees, to Garrett D. and Kelsey M. Koch, one parcel in Lafayette Township, $37,500.

• Harvey L. Bos Trust101, Harvey L. Bos, trustee, to John G. and Barbara A. Greene, 502 Trotter Court, Oregon, $168,500.

• Ernest G. I. and Carol A. Christensen Trust, Rebecca Riley, trustee, to Eubanks

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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 7:15p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council for a change in the zoning ordinance of Chapter 152.003, Chapter 152.075, & Chapter 150.057.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Case No. 2019-MR-000072 Public notice is hereby given that on February 20, 2020 in of Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter on court room #202 as this matter may be heard, a Petition will be heard for the change of name of Stephanie Jade Kuzlik to Stephanie Jade Watson pursuant to 735 ILCS 5-/21-10 et seq., Stephanie Jade Kuzlik Petitioner January 3,10,17, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, Plaintiff, v.

THOMAS H. JAMES, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN AMBOY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No.: 2019CH39 NOTICE OF COURT SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale shall be subject to Court approval. Buyer will be entitled to possession 30 days after the sale is confirmed by the Court.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is:Timothy J. RigbyHart, Southworth & WitsmanSuite 501, One North Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinois 62701Telephone: (217) 753-0055 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is:310 First Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 (C) A description of the improvements on the real estate is:4 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 story house located on a 66x124 lot with a 1+ carport. The house has approximately 2,141 square feet of gross living area.

(D) No times have been specified in the judgment of foreclosure for inspection of the real estate prior to sale.

(E) The time and place of the sale are:Time: 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2020Place: Ogle County Sheriff's Department202 South First StreetOregon, Illinois 61061 (F) The terms of the sale are:Cash at the time of sale.

(G) Title will be conveyed subject to any liens or encumbrances prior to the mortgage of State Bank of Lincoln, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, all general real estate taxes, special assessments if any, easements and restrictions of record, and all encroachments, if any.

STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, Plaintiff Timothy J. Rigby (ARDC #6225930)Hart, Southworth & Witsman Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinois 62701Telephone: (217) 753-0055trigby@hswnet.com NOTE: This communication is made for the purpose of collecting a debt.

Any information obtained in response to this communication may be used for that purpose.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CLERK IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. DAVISON Deceased.

Case No. 2019-P-76 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY A. DAVISON, of Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 12,2019 to AMY JO GILLINGHAM, whose address is 3229 Prairie Rd., Oregon, IL 61061, Ogle County, Illinois, and whose attorney is DAVID D. TESS of TESS, CRULL & ARNQUIST, LLC, P.O. Box 68, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61068, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this claim 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Witness, 12/13/2019 Kimberly A. Stahl TB Clerk of the Court

Prepared by: TESS, CRULL & ARNQUIST, LLC P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, IL 61068 (815)562-8754 Phone (815) 562-3412 Fax MDayison121219 th December 27, January 3,10, 2020

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD REED, Deceased.

Case No. 2019-P-72 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DONALD REED, of Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. An Order admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing a Representative was entered on December 9, 2019 and Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2019, to RICHARD REED, whose address is 8953 E. Fowler Rd., Rochelle, IL 61068, Ogle County, Illinois, and whose attorney is DAVID D. TESS of TESS & CRULL, LLC, P.O. Box 68, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois 61021.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61068, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this claim 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Further Notice is given to PAMELA REED, DEREK REED, DANIELLE REED and all other known or unknown Heirs or Legatees that on December 9,2019 an Order admitting Will to Probate and appointing Representative of Decedents Estate was entered in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, County of Ogle, State of Illinois admitting Will of DONALD REED and ordering that Letters of Office as Executor shall issue to RICHARD REED pursuant 755 ILCS 5/6-51.

A Petition to contest the validity of the Will admitted to Probate may be filed by any interested person in a proceeding for the administration of the Testators Estate pursuant to 755 ILCS 518-1. PAMELA REED, DEREK REED and DANIELLE REED are named in the Petition as an Heir or Legatee of the Descendant.

Within 42 days after the affected date of this Publication, you may file a Petition with the court to require formal proof of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/621.

You will also have the right under 755 ILCS 5/8-1 to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the court within six (6) months.

If you fail to appear or otherwise enter your appearance herein within 6 months of this publication your rights, if any, under or arising from the Will or Estate of DONALD REED will be barred.

Witness, 12/10/2019 Kimberly A. Stahl DS Clerk f Court Prepared by: TESS & CRULL, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, IL 61068 (815)562-8754 Dreed8919th December 20,27, January 3, 2020

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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 7:15p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council for a change in the zoning ordinance of Chapter 152.003, Chapter 152.075, & Chapter 150.057.

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The Oregon Plan Commission will be holding a public hearing January 21st, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. At City Hall Council Chambers 115 N. 3rd Street in regards to a variance or special use, submitted by John Robertson 100 Moring Court, Oregon, Illinois, 61061-2230. (Pin Number 16-03-382-005) to construct a 8 x 16 foot storage shed 2 feet from the back lot line.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 5, A.D. 2019 , a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Duncan Farms, 202 S IL Rte 26, Polo, IL 61064.

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VERA M. DAVISON, Deceased.

Case No. 2019-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of VERA DAVISON, of Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois.

Letters of Office were issued on October 2, 2019, to TONYA SHAW, whose address is 23801 126th Place, Trevor, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, and whose Attorney is DAVID D. TESS of TESS, CRULL & A.RNQUIST, LLC, P.O. Box 68, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61068, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this claim 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 (10) days after it has been filed.

Witness, 12/10/2019 Kimberly A. Stahl TB, Clerk of the Court Prepared by: TESS, CRULL & ARNQUIST, LLC P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, 11, 61068 (815)562-8754 Phone (815) 562-3412 Fax December 20,27, January 3, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

LISA CERASANI, JOSEPH D. CERASANI, Defendant(s).

Case No. 19 CH 52 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:Common Address: 802 SEVEN HICKORY RD., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 04-25402-006 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for PlaintiffIra T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin - ARDC #6323598175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 19-02464

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, Plaintiff, v.

THOMAS H. JAMES, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN AMBOY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No.: 2019CH39 NOTICE OF COURT SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale shall be subject to Court approval. Buyer will be entitled to possession 30 days after the sale is confirmed by the Court.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is:Timothy J. RigbyHart, Southworth & Witsman Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinois 62701Telephone: (217) 753-0055 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is:310 First Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 (C) The legal description of the real estate is:Lot 5 in Block 9 in the Original Town, now Village, of Forreston in Ogle County, Illinois according to the recorded Plat acknowledged by George W. Hewitt.Situated in Ogle County, Illinois.

Tax Identification Number: 02-33-137-009 (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is:4 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 story house located on a 66x124 lot with a 1+ carport. The house has approximately 2,141 square feet of gross living area.

(E) No times have been specified in the judgment of foreclosure for inspection of the real estate prior to sale.

(F) The time and place of the sale are:Time: 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2020Place: Ogle County Sheriff's Department202 South First Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 (G) The terms of the sale are:Cash at the time of sale.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to any liens or encumbrances prior to the mortgage of State Bank of Lincoln, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, all general real estate taxes, special assessments if any, easements and restrictions of record, and all encroachments, if any.

STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, an Illinois banking corporation, as assignee of The First National Bank in Amboy, Plaintiff Timothy J. Rigby (ARDC #6225930)Hart, Southworth & Witsman Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois 62701 Telephone: (217) 753-0055 trigby@hswnet.com NOTE: This communication is made for the purpose of collecting a debt.

Any information obtained in response to this communication may be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00149 TO: TERRENCE J CONNELL; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00149 PIN 08 26 151 006 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK 9 TWP 24 SECT/LOT 26 PT SW4 NW4 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110. Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020.

Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00162 TO: JEANNINE SCHERENBERG; SHERMAN T SCHERENBERG; RICHARD HAAN JR; LOUIS R HAAN; CITY OF OREGON; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00162 PIN 16 03 108 003 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK TWP SECT;LOT: LOTS 3 & 4 E68' LTS 5 & 6 & VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ LTS 3 & 4 BLK 5 EX. .01 AC FOR RD BENNETT'S AD CITY OF OREGON BK 002887 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110 Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020.

Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00179 TO :DAWN EWALD; JODY EWALD; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00179 PIN 16 23 151 006 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK 10 TWP 23SECT/LOT 23; LOTS 9 SEVEN OAKS MANOR BK 291 PG 567 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 14TH DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110, Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020.

Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00170 TO: MICHAEL BERRY; T JOYCE BERRY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00170 PIN 16 03 301 001 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK TWP SECT/LOT 12 & W2 VAC ALLEY & ADJ BLK 1 SHEET'S 2ND SCHOOL HOUSE ADD CITY OF OREGON YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT 9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110. Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020.

Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:LOT TWENTY-EIGHT (28) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF KING'S PRAIRIE PLACE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 802 SEVEN HICKORY RD., BYRON, IL 61010P.I.N. 04-25-402006 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

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