Forreston Journal

VOLUME 155 NO. 38 • SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

Friday, January 15, 2021 • $1.00

COUNTY NEWS

Search Continues

A missing man’s car is found in a steep ditch by the Rock River. / 3

COUNTY NEWS

DOWN THE HILL

Snow Mermaid

A local sculptor has created a snow mermaid in Rochelle. / 11

Community Effort The effort to

keep the Byron nuclear power plant up and running continues. / 10

Earleen Hinton Shaw Media

Forreston grade school students used the big piles of plowed snow as hills to climb on and slide down during recess on Tuesday afternoon.

One Section • 20 Pages

INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 7 Business News... 4, 10 Church News...........18 Classifieds ........19, 20

Colbert Column ....... 8 Library News .....12, 13 Oregon Police..........17 Otto’s Column .......... 6

Polo Police ...............14 Property Transfers..14 Sheriff Activity........17 State Police .............14

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Building permit for Casey’s is approved Two part-time police officers sworn in

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Forreston Village Board approved a building permit for Casey’s General Store at its Jan. 4 meeting.

The business is taking over the site of The Depot and has plans to remodel the building.

Village President Mark Metzger said the village’s engineer, Fehr-Graham, looked over the plans and made recommendations.

“They were appreciative,” Metzger said of Casey’s. “We’re off to a good relationship with them. “It’s definitely a welcome opportunity for both sides.

Casey’s said it wanted to be established in Forreston. The Depot was great for us. Casey’s is national and will expand on what the Depot did. Everyone knows a Casey’s. It’s a nice pickup for us as a village.”

Part-time Officers

Metzger and the board approved the swearing in of two part-time police officers at the meeting.

Zach McKean and Justin Despain were added to the department. Chief Mike Boomgarden is still on medical leave and Interim Chief Chris Thiel has had to take on additional administrative responsibilities, Metzger said.

Village Hall The village discussed the desire for a new village hall at multiple meetings last year due to its current location being older and not handicap-accessible.

Metzger said he’s seen Polo’s efforts to secure a new location and that a similar effort is on the village’s to-do list.

“We’re kind of in the same boat as Polo,” Metzger said. “We’ve looked at building a ‘Cadillac’ or remodeling. You have to be financially responsible. We looked at moving out of downtown. People said they wanted it to stay there.

We’re budgeting for it.”

Metzger said the village wants to make some improvements in the short-term to its current village hall. A long-term plan for a new village hall was not budgeted for in the past, he said.

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“It’s a learning experience and something we have to address,” Metzger said.

“A lot of residents see village hall as something you don’t put a lot into. We put our toe in the water on leasing.

I’m hoping in the next 2-5 years. Some improvements where we’re at or leasing a different location.”

A rose breasted nuthatch snatches a sunflower seed and flies from a bird feeder in Oregon. After several days of clouds and fog, the Ogle County area was treated to a day of sunshine on Tuesday. More winter weather was forecast for the weekend.

News Editor Jeff Helfrich 815-632-2590 jhelfrich@shawmedia.com

Forreston Journal, Ogle County News and oglecountynews.com are a division of Shaw Media.

Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times,

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The Depot gas station can convenience store in Forreston officially closed on Jan.5. This sign was posted on the doors last week. A Casey’s is coming to the location.

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EVENT UPDATES Christmas food baskets a success The Polo Council of Churches Christmas basket delivery was a success thanks to all of the volunteers from the various churches involved.

Thanks to the people who donated money for the hams and loaves of bread from Sullivans in Mt Morris, the congregations who donated food and made sure it was delivered to the church for packing, and Deuth Farms for donating sausage we were able to deliver 98 bags of food with an additional 42 bags picked up.

All additional food was donated to the Polo Food Pantry.

A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers who delivered food to the church, who packed the bags, and helped with delivery and the pickup line, and delivering the extras to the pantry.

May God bless all those who received this community outreach.

Polo Council of Churches

Committee thanks donors This has been a challenging year for all, but each and everyone of you were such gracious givers to the Christmas Star Project.

The packages were wrapped beautifully and graciously received by the parents of 80+ chil-

dren. Thank you for helping to put a smile on a child’s face as they opened gifts from Santa.

Also, a big thank you to the First State Bank Shannon-Polo for having a Star Tree in their entry lobby and sharing on their facebook page. The volunteers working with the project were awesome!

Ogle County Newspapers (Tri-County Press) was such a big help with printing articles about the program. Until next year…

Thank You and Happy New Year!

Christmas Star Committee Pine Creek Christian Church Charlotte Hoppe, Sandra Ford, Sheryl Hopkins, Judy Nettz, Vicki Hey, Judy Riffle

POLO FIRE

No serious injuries to residents in Jan. 7 blaze in Polo

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com One apartment was destroyed after a building caught fire in Polo early last Thursday, Polo Fire Chief Tony Karrow said.

Fire crews were called at 4:15 a.m. to 709 E. Webster St. on Jan. 7 and found fire coming out of the back of one apartment. Most of the residents self-evacuated, Karrow said.

The building has two stories and eight apartments.

“Some had to go out a window in the back,” Karrow said. “We carried one person out. We put the fire out pretty quickly and kept it in the apartment it started in. We spent 1.5-2 hours overhauling it.”

Karrow said four or five residents were transported to KSB Hospital for smoke inhalation. The person who had to be carried out was on oxygen and “wasn’t hurt badly,” Karrow said. No firefighters were injured.

Six apartments sustained smoke damage. One had smoke and water damage. The apartment that burned is “destroyed, but repairable,” Karrow said. The owner of the apart-

Police tape surrounds an apartment building in Polo following a Jan. 7 fire. There were no injuries. ment complex was working to get residents back in after the scene cleared, Karrow said.

There were no explosions and Karrow believes the fire was accidental and not suspicious. The state fire marshal has ruled the fire as unde-

termined with an ongoing investigation.

The Polo Fire Department was assisted at the two-alarm fire by Dixon City, Dixon Rural, Advanced Ambulance, Sterling, Milledgeville, Oregon, Mt. Morris and its ambu-

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lance, Byron ambulance and fire, Leaf River ambulance and Forreston fire and ambulance.

The Chadwick Fire Department covered Polo’s station.

Crews were on scene for 2.5 hours, Karrow said.

COUNTY NEWS

Car of missing man found along bank of river

Officials concerned he may have “ended up” in the Rock River

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com A vehicle belonging to a missing Byron man was located on Jan. 6 in the 9,000 block of Illinois 2, north of Byron along the bank of the Rock River.

Brandon Cuddy, 27, of Byron, has been missing since Dec. 26, according to a Facebook page dedicated to locating him.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the unoccupied

vehicle at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and determined it belonged to Cuddy.

The vehicle was “significantly” damaged and covered in snow, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. It was located on the edge of a steep bank and only visible from the water.

“This is a situation that started as a missing persons case in Byron and now it’s a crash in our jurisdiction,” VanVickle said. “Our detectives are starting to move forward. At this point, due to significant damage to the car and not finding the driver, we’re concerned he may have ended up in the river due to the car’s proximity to it.”

The area of the river was searched Jan. 6 and 7 by the sheriff’s office and a boat from the Byron Fire

Department, VanVickle said. The banks of the river and the roadway were searched on foot and by a Winnebago County bloodhound.

All attempts to locate Cuddy and additional evidence were unsuccessful, VanVickle said.

Due to the snow on the vehicle, VanVickle believes it had been there since the evening of Dec. 26 when Cuddy went missing. Cell phone data provided by the family confirms that suspicion, VanVickle said.

The vehicle has since been removed from the area.

VanVickle said law enforcement investigators will continue to check the area in coming days. The colder temperatures will make additional river searches by boat and divers difficult, he said. A drone search

was also done in the initial search.

Byron Police Chief Todd Murray and his department had been conducting the investigation into Cuddy’s disappearance after he was reported missing Dec. 28.

Murray said his investigators spoke to multiple people about the night Cuddy went missing and reviewed a video posted by Cuddy that showed him driving on a highway after acquaintances said he was in Rockford earlier in the night.

“We were running out of leads before we found the car,” Murray said. “They said they hadn’t seen him since the night of Dec. 26. We had checked his phone. It showed he was in and around Byron. Within a mile of Byron was the last location

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

BUSINESS

Adaline Beck to celebrate 101 years

Adaline Beck of Polo will celebrate her 101st birthday on Jan. 22.

Adaline was born Jan. 22, 1920, and was married to the late Dale Beck.

They were blessed with four children, Bev (Bob, deceased), Merdian Rodger (deceased), Linda (Steve) Grossnickle and Donna (Kenny) Soltow; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild coming this summer.

Due to not being able to have a party because of COVID-19, we would like to have a card shower for her. Adaline Beck will celebrate her 101st Please send cards to 609 S. Division birthday on Jan. 22.

St., Polo, IL 61064.

IN BRIEF Pine Rock Township lists meeting schedule for 2021 Regular meetings for Pine Rock Township will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Pine Rock Township Hall, 210 West Street in Chana.

Additional meetings are also listed and the regular monthly meetings follow.

January, February, November and December meetings start at 6 p.m. All other months, meetings start at 7 p.m.

Meeting dates are: Jan. 12; Feb. 9; March 9; April 13, Annual Town Hall Meeting, 7 p.m., Regular Township Meeting following Annual Town Meeting; May 11- Town & Road District Budget Public Hearings -7 p.m. Regular Meeting following Budget Hearings; June 8; July 13; Aug. 10; Sept. 14; Oct. 12; Nov. 9; and Dec. 14.

Gerald Beck is the supervisor for Pine Rock Township and can be reached at 815-732-7387, pinerocktownship@gmail. com.

Jennifer Heintzelman named publisher of all Sauk Valley publications

Jennifer Heintzelman has been named publisher of Shaw Media’s Sauk Valley-based products, including the Telegraph and Daily Gazette, as well as Ogle County Newspapers, The Prairie Advocate, Whiteside News Publications, saukvalley.com and dozens of niche magazines.

She was previously general manager of those titles.

Heintzelman has spent 26 years in the media industry at newspapers across northern Illinois, the last 14 years at Shaw Media.

“The staff in Sauk Valley is committed to serving our audience through local journalism and connecting our business community with their clients,” Heintzelman said. “I’m incredibly proud to work with a group of talented professionals and look forward to the journey ahead for our team.”

Don Bricker, Shaw Media chief operating officer, previously held the publisher title for the Sauk Valley operations now being served by Heintzelman.

“Jennifer is a valued leader within our company and the community,” Bricker said. “I look forward to continuing our work together to bring the strongest possible local

Jennifer Heintzelman. news and marketing services to the Sauk Valley and northwestern Illinois communities we serve.”

Heintzelman is passionate about giving back and serving the community. She currently serves on the board of directors of United Way of Lee County, Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street, Dixon Rotary Club and the Sauk Valley CEO. She is also a member of the Illinois Press Association Advertising/Marketing Committee.

Heintzelman and her husband Jeff reside in Dixon. They have a blended family of seven children and four dogs.

FAR LEFT: Illinois 2 runs along the west bank of the Rock River between Byron and Rockford.

LEFT: Friends and family of Brandon Lynn Cuddy have posted information on this flyer as they search for him.

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Continued from Page 3 we had. We don’t think the phone has been turned on since then.”

Byron Police also checked information to see if Cuddy got onto the tollway and left the area.

Officers also checked the area of the Rock River

where the car was found, but saw nothing from the roadway or pull off areas.

Murray said no evidence of Cuddy’s car leaving the roadway was perplexing.

“Generally there’s evidence something happened there,” Murray said. “There were no reports. It’s just odd there was no indication of any accident. Normally we see something.”

Murray said the investigation from here on our will be “a waiting game.”

“We’ll keep following up on leads about possible locations,” Murray said. “Otherwise, it’s river recovery. Depends on what happens there.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-7322136 or Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER

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Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

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Melissa Bowers (wife of fallen officer Scott Bowers) and family donated $2,000 from the Scott Bowers Memorial Fund to Boone County Sheriff Dave Earnest to help with expenses associated with the purchase and training of a new K-9 officer to replace Loki who was killed in a recent traffic accident. Although the department is not asking for donations the Bowers family felt that this was something that Scott would have been supportive of. The family is grateful to the sheriff”s department and all the law enforcement families from all over northern Illinois who have been very supportive during this difficult time. Also present were Scott’s parents, Mike and Kerrie Bowers, and his children Brooklyn and Brayden Bowers.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Dr. H. A. Mix’s home was an “elegant residence”

Home was located on the east bank of the Rock River

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

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his information was published in the Nov. 14, 1872 edition of the Ogle County Reporter.

“The other day we visited the elegant residence where Dr. H. A. Mix will soon make his home. No pains or expense have been spared by the Doctor to make this a most tasty and complete private residence.

“It is situated on the west bank of the river, north of the Catholic Church, commanding beautiful views of the bluffs and river on the north, highlands on the east, the pine rocks, mills, bridges and town on the south, and of the river itself.

“A stone wall is being constructed along the river bank, earth filled in against it and terraced up to the building. The wall is substantial, as is all the masonry, and was laid by (Jr. John Hurbert).

“Along the north of the wall is terraced back for a croquet ground twelve feet above the river. Along the south part of the wall are built boat houses and a boat landing indicating the Dr’s intention to enjoy the river.

“From the boat landing stone steps ascend to the east porch. This porch is three stories high and twelve feet wide by forty in length, overlooking the river and will be a pleasant place to set the dinner table on a sultry summer day.

“The south end of the porch extends out beneath the overhanging branches of a fine old hickory tree, which shades a well house, where milk and butter may be kept in good condition.

“In the basement are the kitchen, living room, bath room, cellar, fuel room, pantry and china closet. On the principal floor, a recessed porch on the west opens into a hall twelve feet square, in which are coat closets and doors opening into the principal apartments and staircase.

“There are two parlors on the east connected by sliding doors and

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ABOVE: Mix’s home was located in the 300 block of North Third St. in Oregon. The residence was demolished and is now an apartment building. TOP RIGHT: The east porches of Mix’s home overlooked the Rock River. BELOW LEFT: H.A. Mix was a medical doctor. BELOW RIGHT: In this undated photo, Dr. Mix sits in his art studio located in his home.

opening into a plaza, commanding an extended view of the river. A library on the south west connects with the hall parlors and has a private entrance to a balcony on the south, while a sleeping room on the north-west completes the principal floor.

“The chamber plan contains four eloquent sleeping rooms and the attic five.

“The house is built of brick, two story Gothic style in architecture, planned by G. O. Guernsey of Chicago and executed by Henry Peers, one of our ablest and best mechanics, who is making this first class job and the manner in which he is doing it, indicated that he knows just how to do this kind of work.

“The plastering is particularly fine glistens like marble. Center

pieces decorate the ceilings. Credit Davis and Laughlin, the plasterers whose work cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere.

“The view from the roof is very pleasing overlooking as it does the whole of beautiful Oregon with its majestic encircling bluffs.”

I’ll mention once more the wording in these early stories is very interesting.

LOCAL HISTORY

efore the box of the history is taken to the museum, there are a few more interesting stories. (I had the whole history of the Presbyterian Church strung out in my living room a few weeks ago and I had to condense it to fit in our files.)

I had liked the story of the bells placed in the churches in Buffalo Grove and the bell placed in the church in Polo.

If you remember the ladies of the new Independent Presbyterian Church held a very successful money maker in Buffalo Grove and decided to buy a bell for the church.

The problem was that they did not own a church to put it in. They used the Methodist church building and they really wanted to hear a bell ring in Buffalo Grove.

So they decided to put the bell in the building they were using and it would be the property of the town. The bell could ring for any occasion in the town. It evidently had a beautiful sound and impressed V. B. Webster who wrote this history in 1888. I was glad he placed his name on this history and dated it.

So the bell was in the Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove. The day came when the new Methodist Church was built in Polo and of course they wanted to take the church bell with them. People left in Buffalo Grove said, “No!” When the bell was removed, ready to go to Polo, someone removed the clapper which resulted in

COMMENTARY Betty Obendorf Polo Historical Society

much discussion. As a result the bell remained in Buffalo Grove or Old Town so the beautiful tones could go out over the little community that remained in the settlement.

It was a struggle while the church was being built and they met in Williams Hall on the part of Mason Street called Becker Block. They also met in Mosher Hall on Division Street. Finally the basement was finished and the ladies again held a festival for a bell. It was July 4, 1856.

They raised $153.00 but no bell was purchased.

It had to go for the finishing of the church.

On August 7, 1857 the church building of the Independent Presbyterian church was completed and dedicated. The first pew rental receipts were dated January of 1857 for $65 for the right of occupancy.

Five men who were trustees signed the receipts.

Zenas Aplington had a very clear signature as trustee.

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BUILDING UPDATE

Polo votes to make a new offer on building $175,000 offer has yet to be accepted

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Polo City Council voted Monday to make a $175,000 offer on the CedarStone building at 610 S. Division Ave. The city was under contract to purchase the property for $229,000 late last year before the deal expired due to the building being tied up in bankruptcy proceeds.

In recent weeks the city looked into leasing or buying other locations closer downtown due to opinions heard from citizens.

At its Jan. 4 meeting, Dustin Finkle addressed the council and offered to build a city hall that the city would lease at 107 W. Colden St. The council also discussed purchasing and tearing down the Daws buildings at 108, 106 and 104 W. Mason St. and building on the site.

“We got costs for those and they were unattainable,” Mayor Doug Knapp said. “When we looked at fig-

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The Polo City Council has made a new offer to purchase the former CedarStone banquet hall at 610 S. Division Ave. for a new City Hall and possible police station. The property is currently tied up in bankruptcy proceedings. ures on going the leasing route, we thought we’d get friction with possible unions. [Finkle] building it for us to lease is kind of a gray area. The lease wouldn’t have gone towards a potential purchase price.”

The leasing route would have cost the city around $25,000 a year, according to figures thrown out at a recent meeting. The Daws route would have cost $120,000 to buy those buildings before demolition.

Knapp said he’s unsure if the CedarStone offer will be accepted.

In the latest offer, the city opted for a later closing date in May. Previous offers were set to close within a month. Knapp said the city wants to make sure everything is in line, especially if there’s bankruptcy paperwork left to do on the seller’s side.

The city has discussed multiple options of paying for CedarStone, including all of it coming out of the general fund, splitting the cost between all funds and taking out a loan. Knapp said he doesn’t anticipate the city will take out a loan.

The city plans to send its engineers to Cedarstone to do an inspection in coming weeks.

At the Jan. 4 meeting, Alderman Justin Grobe said he’d heard that there may be another buyer for the building to potentially put a business in it. Knapp said he’s unsure of that.

“It is for sale and we didn’t want to be challenged on it,” Knapp said.

“Maybe we went into it too quickly the first time. We’ll have more caution this time.”

SPORTS COLUMN

It’s not looking good for prep football, basketball L

ast week, the IHSA and IESA (junior high) met with the Illinois Department of Public Health and a representative from the Governor’s office. The purpose of the meeting was to determine the feasibility of getting sports up and running.

The IHSA and IESA presented its case for reintroducing sports. It also asked the public health department to lower the risk level on some sports.

“We believe that there is both data and science that validates the idea that we can safely conduct sports,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “We have seen it work in other states and believe it can in Illinois if we utilize the mitigations provided by IDPH and the IHSA SMAC. Students are already leaving or participating outof-state on weekends. We believe that competing for their high school remains the safest venue for participation.”

All IHSA sports remain on pause at the moment.

Low risk sports may not begin until the state returns to Phase 4 in the All Sports Policy.

The IHSA Board of Directors are scheduled to meet again this week.

Basketball and football, long the primary sports for the IHSA, are considered high risk and look to be in big trouble.

As Anderson says, “With the calendar shrinking, putting together a puzzle that allows for all

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sports to be played becomes increasingly improbable.”

Indeed, time is running out. Football blew it when they opted to move the season to spring instead of playing in the fall like neighboring states did.

Likewise with basketball being shelved.

“We have seen it work in other states and believe it can in Illinois if we utilize the mitigations provided by IDPH and the IHSA,” Anderson said. “Students are already leaving or participating out-of-state on weekends.

“We believe that competing for their high school remains the safest venue for participation.”

Back in October, basketball and other winter sports were given the green light by the IHSA to begin play.

Shortly afterwards, the plan was changed to make it a school-by-school decision after pressure

from the IDPH and Governor Pritzer.

On Nov. 17, winter sports were put on a “pause” by the IHSA will no timetable for starting up.

If the IHSA truly believes it can conduct winter sports like other states are doing, why aren’t they?

Because there are political and legal ramifications in this state that have stymied the IHSA, who are damned if they do, damned if they don’t.

The IHSA is making every effort possible on behalf of the student athletes of Illinois and credit to them for doing so.

Even in a normal year, this organization feels tons of pressure.

Bottom line, it ain’t looking good folks. January 2021 isn’t any different than the start of the school year in August.

When football was postponed, decision-makers in Illinois gambled on COVID-19 being less of a problem later in the school year. Wrong.

One ray of hope is that baseball, softball, and track could be contested, much the same way low risks like golf and cross country were in the fall.

Other activities are medium and high risk and on shaky ground.

That would be some sort of poetic justice, in that those three spring sports didn’t get a chance last year.

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REGIONAL NEWS

In 1858 Rev. William E. Holyolk accepted the call to the church and his work began. He would be there seven years. By 1859 the pew rent receipts were $100 for William E. Mason. It did not specify how long the rental fee was good for.

In the fall of 1860 a new bell was selected for the church in Polo and it was placed in the proper spot on Nov. 6 which happened to be Election Day. When the news arrived in Polo concerning Abraham Lincoln’s election, the bell rang publicly for the first time.

This seemed fitting for a church that was so against slavery. It would later toll for the death of President Lincoln.

One other item I found in the box was a large piece of very old wall paper that had been saved all these years. Obviously it had been saved for a reason and I am waiting for a time when I can walk through the church to see where wall paper might have been used.

I miss Christina and our talks about the history of the church.

Kinzinger to vote for impeachment

Congressman says President “broke his oath of office”

BY KELSEY RETTKE

krettke@shawmedia.com U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, said Jan. 12 that he will vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump on the grounds that the president “broke his oath of office” and “incited this insurrection” when a mob of pro-Trump rioters sieged the Capitol building Jan. 6.

“There is no doubt in my mind that the President of the United States broke his oath of office and incited this insurrection,” Kinzinger said in a statement.

With his announcement, Kinzinger became the third House Republican to state their support of impeachment proceedings brought against the president.

The House is set to start impeachment proceedings against Trump on

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Officials, residents working to save Exelon plant

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The number of “Save the Plant” signs around Byron has made Mayor John Rickard more confident about his community’s future.

Exelon plans to close the Byron Nuclear Plant in September, but community officials and residents have been working to change that. A committee composed of taxing body leaders was established and state representatives and Congressman Adam Kinzinger have been trying to change Exelon’s mind.

“It’s organized us to make our case,” Rickard said. “Rallying support for that has been easy. Action hasn’t happened in Springfield yet, but they had no fall veto session.

We’re gearing up for legislative action in the spring.”

Illinois AFL-CIO, composed of 1,500 affiliated unions, recently released an economic impact analysis of closing the Byron plant as well as the Dresden plant in Morris. The report claimed the Byron and Dresden plants prevent 20 million metric tons of CO2 emission each year and closing prematurely as planned would cause Illinois consumers and businesses to pay $313 million more annually for electricity, or $3.1 billion more over a decade.

The report also said the Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants employ more than 1,500 full-time employees and 2,000 supplemental workers during refueling outages, most from local union halls.

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The Byron Nuclear Power Plant is located on German Church Road between Oregon and Mt. Morris.

“This new report shows what the Illinois AFL-CIO and countless other organizations have long known: nuclear plants are the backbone of communities throughout Illinois,” AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said.

The four Illinois nuclear plants, (Byron, Braidwood, Dresden and LaSalle) account for over 28,000 in-state jobs, contribute about $3.5 billion annually to state gross domestic product, maintain an estimated $149 million in annual Illinois state tax revenues and save consumers $483 million on their electricity bills every year, the AFL-CIO claimed.

“It affirms what we know,” Rickard said of the report. “The huge economic impact on the area as well as the CO2 impact making it more difficult for the state to meet its goals. The economic impact on

Byron itself hasn’t been drilled down to, but it’s $38 million a year in Ogle County. 100 of those jobs live in Byron. Losing all those and their income and taxes they pay and money they spend, the economic loss to Byron could be significant.”

Rickard said the planned closure of the plant has been a wake up call and would be “detrimental” to Byron.

Ogle County Board Chairman John Finfrock said he hopes the state legislature sees its being shortsighted in allowing the plant to close. The county board recently passed a resolution in support of the plant staying open.

“We’ve done a study,” Finfrock said. “It’s going to hurt quite heavily. Monies we’ll be losing will be hard to replace. It’s a third of our revenue, $4.2 million yearly. A

heavy revenue hit.”

Finfrock said the county would have to look for new revenue to replace funds from the plant and it likely wouldn’t find it, which would force budget cuts. The recent completion of the Ogle County Judicial Center Annex may be the county’s last project for a while.

“We couldn’t keep doing what we’re doing now,” Finfrock said.

“We’re not looking for bigger or large projects in the near future after this one.”

Finfrock said optimism on the plant staying open depends on who you talk to.

“People are saying it looks better because people are trying to save it,” Finfrock said. “Hopefully it will work. I don’t understand how you can take away two plants and meet the goals the state wants to meet.”

COVID-19 UPDATE

Ogle County cases are up to 4,405 as of Jan. 12

BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Ogle County Health Department reported 22 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Jan. 12 totaling 4,405.

Seventy cases were reported over the weekend. 210 new cases have come in the past week. Ages and locations of the individuals that test positive are not being released to protect their privacy.

The OCHD has reported five new deaths in the past week. Ogle Coun-

ty has seen a total of 59 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Recoveries of documented cases stand at 3,781, with 139 new ones reported Tuesday.

The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 1,432 cases in the zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Stillman Valley has 234 cases,

Byron has 826 cases and Davis Junction has 273 cases.

Oregon and Mt. Morris have 556 and 229 cases, respectively.

Polo has 240 cases, Leaf River has 122 cases and Forreston has 175 cases.

The Sauk Valley as a whole saw two deaths and 61 new cases.

The Whiteside County Health Department announced an additional COVID-related death on Tuesday

involving a person in his or her 60s, as well as 16 new cases and 200 additional recoveries.

The new cases involve five people under 20, four in their 20s, three in their 40s, two in their 50s and two over the age of 80. The 442 current active cases in Whiteside County is the lowest since late October.

The Lee County Unified Leadership team reported a COVID-related death of a woman in her 50s.

Lee County also announced 23 new

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BY JEFF HELFRICH

jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Fran Volz can sculpt pretty much anything.

He competes yearly at Mt. Morris’ straw sculpting competition. His bills are paid by his work as a bronze sculptor.

Volz’ most recent work is a mermaid made of snow that resides inside the gazebo in downtown Rochelle. His snow sculpting experience spans 30 years in competitions in Rockford and Chicago.

“I was looking for a place with shade,” Volz said. “Once the sun hits it, it deteriorates. I got permission from the city. Since it was only 1.5 inches of snow, I wondered if I should even do it.

Usually you need 3-5 inches. It’s all snow from the ground.”

Volz started on the sculpture on Jan. 3 and finished on Jan. 7.

The mermaid was just constructed for entertainment and isn’t part of any competition.

The most recent snowfalls made for good sculpting, despite low accumulation. The snow and rain mix made for a barrier between the grass and the latest snowfall, which made for clean snow for Volz.

Volz’ process included packing snow into a plywood box coated in wax and making 30 15-inch cubes.

“I stacked them to her eight-foot height,” Volz said. “Then I start carving away. I use a lot of homemade tools as well as kitchen utensils and gardening tools.”

Volz came up with the mermaid idea after looking online. He custom made his own style and pose.

“I always come up with something,” Volz said. “I love the human form and sculpting the human body. The mermaid was fun. It’s fantasy and I can use my imagination.”

More information on Volz and his works can be found at franvolzstudios.com or at his Facebook page Sculptures By Fran.

ABOVE: Rochelle sculptor Fran Volz poses next to the mermaid sculpture he recently created in a gazebo in downtown Rochelle. (Photo supplied) AT LEFT: The mermaid sculpture stands in a gazebo in downtown Rochelle. Photo by Jeff Helfrich/Shaw Media

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Continued from Page 10 cases Tuesday, four of which are from Dixon Correctional Center.

Lee County also had 24 residents lifted off of isolation.

The new cases involve two children 12 and under, four teens, two people in their 20s, two in their 30s, five in their 40s, one in his or her 50s, one in his or her 60s and two in their 70s.

Carroll County did not report

updated stats on Tuesday.

Whiteside County has had 5,240 cases, 4,650 recoveries and 134 deaths. Lee County has had 2,705 cases and 54 deaths. Carroll County has had 1,379 cases, 1,327 recoveries and 31 deaths.

Sterling has had 16,171 tests and 1,922 cases. Rock Falls has had 7,808 tests and 1,127 cases. Dixon has had 29,357 tests and 1,954 cases. Rochelle has had 9,450 tests and 1,432 cases.

The North region (Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago

counties) has seen 11 consecutive days under the 12% positivity rate.

The region’s positivity rate decreased to 9.1%. Currently, 28.4% of medical/surgical beds are available and 25.1% of ICU beds.

The region has 11 consecutive days above the 20% threshold for ICU bed availability, and 11 consecutive days above the 20% threshold for medical/surgical bed availability.

Within this region, DeKalb County’s positivity rate decreased to 11.2%, Lee County’s rate decreased

to 2.3%, Ogle County’s rate decreased to 10.8%, and Whiteside County’s rate decreased to 8.0%.

Hospitalizations have decreased six out of the past 10 days in this region.

Finally, within this region, there are 51 available, staffed ICU beds out of 179 total, and 249 ventilators out of 343 available.

Illinois on Tuesday announced 6,642 new cases and 117 deaths.

There have been 1,040,168 cases and 17,743 deaths statewide.

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Recycle your electronics on Jan. 29 in Oregon

Advance permits are required and there is also a limit on items

The first residential electronic recycling drop-off in Ogle County is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

Free permits are required in advance for this recycling event.

The permits may be obtained by calling 815-732-4020 or email solidwaste@oglecounty.org with your name, street address, and town.

This recycling event is for Ogle

County residents only and proof of residency is required in addition to the free permit.

The permit is good for the event in which you sign up for, and allows a resident to bring in a maximum of seven large or bulky items for recycling. Limit one permit per residence per month.

This recycling event may be cancelled or suspended due to the pandemic, inclement weather, or staffing issues at the discretion of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD).

Items accepted at these recycling events include all residential televi-

sions, computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, printers, FAX machines, desktop copiers, VCR/ DVD players, satellite and cable boxes, video gaming equipment, remote controls (remove batteries), cell phones, tablets, laptop computers, radios, stereo equipment (no large wooden speakers), shredders, digital clocks, calculators, adding machines, phones and phone systems, rechargeable batteries, printer toner cartridges, CFL bulbs, extension cords, and holiday light strands.

Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 per unit, please attach the pay-

ment to the microwave.

Items not accepted at this program include dehumidifiers, air conditioners or purifiers, fans, heaters, lamps, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, bread makers, toasters, ovens, or any cooking ware, blenders, personal hygiene or medical equipment, smoke detectors, exercise equipment, toys or drones, power tools, and packaging such as Styrofoam, boxes, and plastic from your electronics.

Contact the OCSWMD prior to Jan. 27 to obtain a free permit for this residential electronics recycling event or if you have questions regarding electronics recycling in Ogle County.

is necessary. Copies of the book will be available for loan at the library circulation desk. Come to one or all of our discussions...and bring a friend.

Snow by Mac Barnett; Hello, Arnie! by Laurie Keller

Family Story Time Family Story Time resumes Thursday Jan. 21.Call to register for your family time slot or follow the SignUpGenius link found on our Facebook page. Miss Jana can’t wait to see all of you again!

New Releases Adult Fiction: The Mockingbird’s Song

by Wanda Brunstetter; Spin by Patricia Cornwell; Bone Canyon by Lee Goldberg; The Thief Of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd; The Art Of Falling by Danielle McLaughlin Adult Audiobooks: The Summer Deal

by Jill Shalvis; Backlash by Brad Thor; Near Dark by Brad Thor Children’s Fiction: A Polar Bear In the

one who wishes to use it.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Instill a lifelong love of reading in your babies and young children with this easy incentive program. Just sign up at the library to receive information and a book log and then start reading! Prizes are awarded at various levels of completion.

Preschool Activities Looking for fun, engaging activities for

your preschooler? Our Grab n Go packets include a Scholastic story paper with a different theme each month, accompanying worksheets-coloring pages, and a code to access online stories and activities. Call to reserve yours or stop in and pick one up for your favorite little person.

Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to

If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com or through Facebook messaging.

a rap battle with the sun, and learn the difference between revolution and rotation, and still be home in time for dinner.

Registration required.

Healthy Kids Out of School New Program for 3rd to 5th graders.

Healthy Kids Out of School, with the U of I extension office. This program focuses on how to be healthy and active. We will have a discussion, an art project and a fun way to be physically active. Thursday evenings from 6-6:30 via Zoom.

Email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com for the link to join.

Virtual Pet Show & Tell Let’s have some fun showing off our real (or stuffed) animals. All ages allowed. Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11:00 a.m.

Event will be held via Zoom. Register by emailing dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail. com. The Zoom link will be sent out the Wednesday before the event to the email addresses provided upon registration.

To-Go Craft Kits for All Ages Starting Saturday, Dec. 5 we will have the following to-go craft kits available: Kids: Bead Ornaments; Teens: Book Page Ornament; Adults: Red Napkin Poinsettia. Call the library 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to get yours.

Going Fine Free As of Jan. 2 the Mt. Morris Library wis officially be fine free. Replacement and damage charges will still apply.

BERTOLET LIBRARY Wednesday WhoDunIt What does a man do when he receives a mysterious email from his deceased wife? That is the premise of Harlan Coben’s novel Tell No One, Wednesday WhoDunIt’s book pick for January.

Join us Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss this terrific thriller. The discussion will be held in the Bertolet Library meeting room. No registration

Reminder: We are unable to collect soft plastics at this time. Also, we regretfully cannot accept book donations right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you refrain from depositing your plastics and book donations unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.

FORRESTON LIBRARY Library Hours The library is open Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party.

Curbside pickup is still available for any-

stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our recently updated website at forrestonlibrary.org.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Space! The Cosmos for Kids: The Sun, The Earth, the Moon and Revolution & Rotation 4 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 via Zoom. This technospace-dance-party for kids is designed to help them learn and have fun at the same time. Each song in Space. The Cosmos for Kids includes dancing, music technology, and information about our universe delivered with a thumping beat. Meet aliens from outer space, sing about the solar system, participate in

OREGON LIBRARY discuss The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate.

Oregon Writer’s Group, 10 a.m. second Tuesday each month The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing. If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process.

Awaken: Motivating the Unmotivated- 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 - Virtual Program Despite the best intentions, staying motivated, positive, and energized during the COVID crisis is challenging. Similarly, trying to keep children, family, friends, or colleagues motivated is exhausting and regardless of the reward offered, the result is often less than desired. If

you struggle to maintain a high level of motivation for yourself and others, especially now, this presentation will spark a fire and offer an opportunity to explore: the mystery of the peaks and valleys of motivation, one barrier that stands in the way of motivating others, how listening closely to your intuition can spark motivation, an ideal environment where self-motivation thrives, even during COVID, and simple strategies to awaken self-motivation right now. Registration required 815-732-2724 In the Belly of the Best: King in Chicago - 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, virtual program On his way to the Mountaintop, Dr. Martin Luther King trod many miles and visited many cities including Chicago. The extraordinary work he did here is largely forgotten by those who were there or unknown to those too young. To learn

more about this remarkable man and this remarkable time, please join musician/ historian Clarence Goodman for “In the Belly of the Beast: King in Chicago.” Registration required 815-732-2724.

Museum of Bad Art 101, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, virtual program The world’s only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and celebration of bad art in all its forms.

The growing collection of works of bad art awaits your discerning eye. Join Louise Reilly Sacco, founding member of the Museum Of Bad Art in 1993, as she shares this introduction to the collection. Starting as the Director of Financial Enablement, she has risen to Permanent Acting Interim Executive Director.

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will continue to be open 24/7. Polo Library is a Fine Free Library.

Additional Curbside Services We are still offering copy/print (.25/ Black and White .50/Color) and fax ($1/ page). We also offer home delivery at no extra charge for patrons who are unable to use curbside pickup. Please call 815-946-2713 for more information and to schedule an appointment or home delivery.

Do you need a library card?

If you live in Buffalo Township, you can get a temporary library card in just a few easy steps 1) Take a picture of your photo ID 2) Take a picture of a current utility bill or another proof of residence with your name and current address on it 3) Take a selfie 4) Email all three of those pictures to

library@pololibrary.org. You will then receive the barcode number and pin for your temporary card, so you can use any of our online resources or order items for curbside pickup.

If you live outside Buffalo Township, you may purchase a library card. Call 815-946-2713 for more information.

Weather Closure Information Polo Library does not follow Polo School District weather closures. Please check Facebook.com/pololibrary, WREX (TV), WLLT (107.7 fm - Radio), or call 815-946-2713 before heading to the Library in questionable weather.

Winter Backyard Birding - Thursday, Jan. 21 - 7 p.m., live on Zoom Join us as we host Gary Gordon of the Northwest Illinois Chapter of the Audubon Society. Gary will be sharing a program on Winter Backyard Birding.

This program will be great for anyone to attend, whether you consider yourself an amateur ornithologist or if you are just looking to pick up a new hobby in the cold winter months while you’re stuck at home.

Book Clubs The Polo Library currently has two traditional book clubs meeting via Zoom, one on the fourth Monday of each month and one on the fourth Friday of each month, both at 1:30 p.m.

We have started a third book club that is a books to movies group that meets on Zoom on a weekday evening (exact day and time to be decided by people interested in joining the book club).

If you have any questions or are interested in joining any of the book clubs, please email: carlap@pololibrary.org.

POLO LIBRARY

Curbside Pickup Mondays - 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Wednesdays - 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fridays - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; and Saturdays - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Step 1 - Log in to your PrairieCat/ Encore account and request items for pickup. You can also call 815-946-2713 or email library@pololibrary.org at least one business day in advance of preferred pickup day with a list of items you would like to check out.

Step 2 - Call 815-946-2713 to schedule a date and time for your contactless pickup Please remain in your car and allow library staff to place your items in your trunk or back seat.

Step 3 - Drop items off as you are finished with them. Our book drop, located to the left of the Congress Street door,

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Current Library Procedures Oregon Public Library has shifted to touch free services due to the Tier 3 mitigation. We will only be offering curbside pick up and appointments for computer use, printing or faxing.

If you are interested in curbside pick up or a computer reservation please call 815-732-2724.

Video Story Time: We’re back and with something new. Let us know in the comments where you think the video was filmed. Oregon Public Library cardholders have four days from the posting to guess and then your guess will be eligible to be entered in a drawing for a children’s book from our free book selections.

Library Book Clubs Afternoon Book Club, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m., “The Giver of Stars”

by Jojo Moyes. Books on Tap Book Club meets on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. to

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POLO POLICE

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood released the following information.

Troopers responded to 9,836 incidents during 2020

Jan. 14 Thomas Mathew, 24, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

General Calls for Service for the weeks of Dec. 28 through Jan. 10 Citizen Complaints/ Assist ......................................14 Juvenile.....................................2 Animal Complaint ...................3 DisturbanceDomestic ..................................2 Fire-Medical Assist...............12 Lock Out-Motorist Assist ........................................9 Traffic Stops ............................9 County Assists ........................4

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, has announced activity and enforcement figures for 2020.

Troopers in District 1, which includes Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties, recorded 9,836 incidents during the year.

In addition, enforcement figures totaled 4,313 citations and 3,686 written warnings, including 2,529 speeding citations, 51 DUI arrests, 303 occupant restraint citations, 201 distracted driving citations, 48 move over (Scott’s Law) citations,

1,015 written warnings for speeding, and 142 criminal arrests.

Troopers conducted 628 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections with 74 being placed out of service for safety violations.

Additionally, troopers conducted 78 portable scale details, which resulted in 70 overweight citations and 86 overweight warnings being issued. District 1 handled 233 traffic crashes and assisted 1,253 motorists.

During the year, 3,084 citations were issued for “Fatal Four” violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include speeding, DUI, failure to wear a seat belt and distracted

driving.

Monthly Activity for December Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 212 citations, 289 written warnings, and made 13 criminal arrests during the month of December.

Speeding accounted for 117 citations, and seven citations were issued for distracted driving violations.

Troopers investigated 27 traffic crashes, assisted 106 motorists, and conducted 54 commercial vehicle inspections, 13 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were 3 arrests for driving while under the influence.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

Dec. 23 Danny Joe Linley and Meghan Lynn Wilcox, both of Rochelle.

Dec. 30 Trevor William Ehlers and Kaitlyn Jo Litow, both of Franklin, Wisconsin.

Jan. 5 Eric Miles Whalen and Shelby Louise

Ploch, both of Oregon.

Jan. 7 Spencer Joseph Short and Patricia Rubi Romero Espinoza, both of Rockford.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Jan. 1-7.

Warranty Deeds The late Pamela J. Taylor by heirs to William J. Taylor, 5985 N. Marrill Road, Stillman Valley, $0.

Tebala Shrine Building Corp. to Jordan D. and Meredith M. Chance, 6469 E. McCormick Road, Byron, $120,000.

Christopher H. Hall to Catherine A. and Gregory A. Stoddard, 17264 E. Base Line Road, Davis Junction, $25,000.

J-Heid Inc. to Christopher J. Person, one parcel in Eagle Point Township, $586,521.

Jack Heidelmeier Declaration Trust, Heidelmeier Investments LP and Heidl Corp., Midland States Bank, trustee, to Christopher J. Person, one parcel in Eagle Point Township, $578,335.

J-Heid Inc. to Gregory R. Statler Revocable Trust 1, Gregory R. Statler, trustee, one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $345,918.

J-Heid Inc. to Tate J. Statler, one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $540,000.

J-Heid Inc. to Casey R. and Lindsay E. Reuter, 10421 W. Judson Road and one parcel in Buffalo Township, Polo, $967,564.

Kayla Haub to Jacob H. and Karrissa M. Huffman, 304 Sunset Lane, Mt. Morris, $100,000.

John M. and Barbara A. Beck to

Michael Patrick Casey Jr., 337 Rosalind Road, Rochelle, $130,900.

Joe E. and Norma R. Thiele to John M. and Barbara A. Beck, 1350 Sunset Terrace, Rochelle, $199,900.

The late Stanley Smith Jr. by heirs to Nathan Ramsey, 725 N. 15th St., Rochelle, $60,000.

Rebecca and Ryan Benson to Benjamin A. Mason, 406 Pacific St., Davis Junction, $138,900.

Michael A. and Patricia E. Boomgarden to Jennifer Miller, 302 W. Balsam St., Forreston, $122,000.

Village of Mt. Morris to Wesley 1895 Property LLC, 13 and 23 S. Wesley St., Mt. Morris, $40,001.

IL873 Property Land Trust, Idemensions LLC, trustee to Village of Mt. Morris, 23 S. Wesley, Mt. Morris, $0.

Presbytery of Blackhawk of the Presbyterian Church to Kandu LLC, 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $53,700.

Dane Vanoosten to Keith Willoughby, 5099 W. Murray Drive, Grand Detour, $128,500.

John O. and Gail E. Nysather to Jeffrey B. and Dawn Wiechowski, 128 Century Hill Drive, Oregon, $214,900.

Thomas E. Felker to Village of Mt. Morris, 13 S. Wesley St., Mt. Morris, $40,000.

Christine N. Schweitzer, also Mott, also Ohlinger to Chad C. and Mackenzie L. Kacvinsky, 2772 N. Stephanie Drive,

Stillman Valley, $200,000.

James R. and Janice M. Baker to Ryan M. and Christine N. Schweitzer, 2986 N. Kilbuck Road, Stillman Valley, $332,000.

Ray H. and Diane G. Edwards to Michael Kelly and Brina D. Brown, 5287 E. Canfield Road, Oregon, $290,000.

Jacquelyn Binger to Adam F. and Lauren L. Gura, 818 Hampton Drive, Byron, $213,000.

Tammy S. Miles to Nelson R. Baker and Mara L. Nelson, 227 Windover Park Drive, Rochelle, $216,000.

Melissa L. Baxter to Roys North Shore Inc., 401 E. Fourth St., Byron, $30,000.

Alex G. and Danielle A. Elston to Patrick J. Johnson, 1027 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $140,000.

Matthew and Noel Dusing to Daniel Scott Hartzell, 2 Seminary St., Mt. Morris, $158,000.

Quit Claim Deeds Danny L. Reed to Danny L. and Carol Ann Reed, 4382 E. Ridgeview Lane, Byron, $0.

Kenneth W. Burch Trust 101, Kenneth W. Burch, trustee to Renee H. Miller, 3458 Kilbuck Road, Davis Junction, $0.

Alan E. Albrecht to Lynette E. Burch, 8876 E. Gurler Road, 9322 Gurler Road and one parcel in Rochelle, $0.

Alan Albrecht to Lane E. Albrecht, 8876 E. Gurler Road, 9322 Gurler Road and one parcel in Rochelle, $0.

Debra L. Dyer to Brit S. Dyer, 2494 S. Daysville Road and one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds Jack Heidelmeier Declaration Trust, Midland States Bank, trustee, to Lawrence Land Holdings LLC, one parcel in Woosung Township, $1,478,889.

Jack Heidelmeier Declaration Trust, Midland States Bank, trustee, to Margaret A. Tyne, one parcel on Lowell Park Road, Mt. Morris, $991,814.

Mark S. Wilson Revocable Declaration Trust, Sydney S. Wilson Foks, trustee, to Robert Charbonneau, 121 W. South St., Creston, $109,000.

Joyce A. Wubbena Living Trust, Joyce A. Wubbena, trustee to Rodney L. and Karen D. Seuring Living Trust, Rodney L. and Karen D. Seuring, trustees, one parcel in Forreston Township, $615,000.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. Trust11364, Chicago Title Land Trust Co., trustee to Illinois Emergency Management Agency, 1025 S. Main St., Creston, $0.

Deed in Trust Jack Heidelmeier Declaration Trust, Heidelmeir Investments LP and Heidl Corp. to BSD Trust 312, Benjamin S. Diehl, trustee, one parcel in Pine Creek Township, $850,500.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

FORRESTON – Alice (Albert) Akins passed away January 4, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 7, 1931 in rural Polo, the daughter of William Albert, Jr., and Anna Mary (Wolfensberger) Albert.

Alice married Jim Akins on April 8, 1951. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Forreston, Forreston Lions Club, Forreston Friendship Club, and Forreston American Legion Auxiliary.

She and her husband Jim were very big supporters of the National Audubon Society, and was instrumental in the development of the Elk Horn Creek Biodiversity Nature Preserve.

She delivered Meals on Wheels, tutored for the Highland College Literacy program, and was a hospice volunteer for many years.

She was a mentor at the Forreston Grade School and a volunteer at the Forreston Pantry. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and many of her friends.

She loved each and every one of her family, and they were all very important to her.

Survivors include five children, Kriss Mulder of German Valley, Jesse (Jody) Akins of Forreston, Kathy Wilken of Adeline, Jean Diamond of Springfield, and Joe (Brenda) Akins of Forreston; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sister, Leona (Dale) Wilken of German Valley; two brothersin-law, John (Wilma) Akins and Jeff Akins both of Forreston; and God-daughter Julialyn Shedd of Malta.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sons-in-law, Mike Mulder, Dave Diamond, and Loran Wilken; grandson, Jamie Campbell; and someone very special, Shiloh Balluff.

Funeral services were Jan. 9 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Faith Lutheran Church in Alice’s memory.

Please sign her guestbook and share a remembrance atwww.burketubbs.com.

ROSEMARY CRAIG POLO – Rosemary Craig, 88, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Rosemary was born Dec. 26, 1932, in Freeport, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Saxby) Piefer. On Nov. 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald

Craig.

Rosemary enjoyed volunteering with the Polo United Methodist Church, helping with their newsletters. In her early years she and her family enjoyed going to the lake, spending time together and doing her puzzles.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Wayne) Crackenberger of Pearl City; sons, Charles Craig of Dixon and Michael Craig of Polo; sister, Lois DeGarmo of Freeport;sister-in-law Donna Schriner of Milledgeville; brother-in-law, Robert Toms of Dixon; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and sisters, Darlene Toms and Betty O’Brian.

A private service will be held with burial at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established memorials may be directed in her name.

Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

BERNARD “BERNIE” J. EMPEN FORRESTON – Bernard “Bernie” John Empen, 86, of Forreston, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Manor Court, Freeport.

He was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Ashton, the son of Bernard A. and Josephine (Burken) Empen. He married Iris O’Hare in Polo on June 28, 2008.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He worked as a dairy farmer for many years. Later he was employed by Swiss Valley Farms, Vet Way, and Eastland Feeds.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Polo, for 77 years, Forreston Lions Club where he served as Past President, Ogle County Farm Bureau, and A.M.P.I. Bernie was also chairman for Forreston Hometown Days and ran the game clock for 25 years for Forreston football games. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He was a proud member of the table of knowledge. Above all else, Bernie cared deeply about his family.

Surviving are three sons, Jon (Margo) Empen of Dixon, Dan (Lisa) Empen of Lake Villa, and Daryl (Cynthia) Empen of Rock Island; daughter, Laurie Empen of

Chicago; three stepsons, Michael (Joni) O’Hare of Stillman Valley, Tim (Lynn) O’Hare of Byron and Jim (Kelly) O’Hare of Stillman Valley; two brothers, Joe Empen of Forsyth and Ron (Pat) Empen of Winnebago; four sisters, Rosemary, O.P. Empen of Footville, Wisconsin., Shirley (Jack) Modjallal of Encino, California., Phyliss Gibson of Madison, Wisconsin., and Carol Glenn of Milledgeville. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Nils and Ian Empen and Cade and Carter, Empen.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family funeral Mass will be Friday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Polo. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Bernie’s memory.

Please sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com.

GARY L. PARKE POLO – Gary L. Parke, 87, of Polo, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

Gary was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Dewey and Joyce (Miller) Parke. He married his wife Nancy on Sept. 1, 1957 in Sycamore.

Gary was a veteran of the US Army.

After the service, he worked for over 20 years in the shoe making industry, working for both Florsheim and Freeman Shoe Co. in Dixon.

Gary then went to work for Imeco in Polo and after 18 years he retired.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo. Gary enjoyed sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals and was an avid bowler for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; daughters Pam (John) White of Polo, Stephanie (Roger) Wagner of Franklin Grove, Susan (August) Pehlke of Dixon and Siri Pardo of Dekalb; sons Keith Parke of Polo, Howard (Kaye) Parke of Hardeeville, South Carolina and Gregory Parke of Fort Myers, Florida; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Parke; three brothers, Richard, Kenneth and Dale; and grandson, Jeremiah Parke.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon.

Polo Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

RICHARD C. “DICK” PETERSON MT. MORRIS – Richard C. “Dick” Peterson, 93, passed away on January 5, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, in Mt. Morris.

Dick was born on July 1, 1927 in Evanston, the son of Carl and Ann (Verboten) Peterson.

He married Mary Jo Addis on July 14, 1955 in Evanston and she preceded him in death on May 14, 1997.

Dick was in the Army in the final years of World War II stationed in Texas. He loved sharing stories of his perpetually shaky hands and target practice in the Army. He couldn’t hit the side of a barn, but had other skills to make him valuable to the Army.

He and Mary Jo left Northbrook and moved to Mt. Morris in 1987. They had come to visit Lori at White Pines Ranch for many years and fell in love with the area.

After purchasing the former home of the Kable family at the Sunset Golf Course , it became the Kable House Country Inn bed and breakfast and they operated it for 23 years.

During this time, he was involved with the Chamber of Commerce and organized many fund raising dinners and pork chops for the Mt. Morris Kiwanis.

Dick was an avid bowler from an early age. He bowled professionally for a time, and eventually owned his own bowling alley, Lake Forest Lanes in Lake Forest.

He loved the bowling alley and made friends with professional athletes of the time as they practiced in Lake Forest, and followed up with a beer at the bowling alley.

He spent his last 8 years at Pinecrest Manor. Pinecrest became a home and a family to Dick. They loved him, cared for him, and cried for him at his passing.

Dick loved telling stories and made all kinds of small events into funny tales.

He loved his family and his grandchildren, and will be missed by all.

Dick is survived by his children, Paul Peterson of Mt. Morris, Curt Peterson of Arlington Heights, Gary (Katherine) Peterson of Evanston, and Lori Peterson of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Christopher, Katie, and Zacary Peterson, and See OBITUARIES, Page 16

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Dick is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jo; and sister, Lorraine.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris. A graveside service will be held later in the spring of 2021 in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Memorials to Pinecrest Good Samaritan Fund.

Thank you to everyone in Mt. Morris for being his community.

ANDREW J. TETZLAFF GEORGETOWN, Ind. - Andrew John (“Andy”) Tetzlaff died on January 8, 2021, in Georgetown, Indiana. Born on May 18, 1930 in Albion, Nebraska, he was 90 years old.

He was preceded in death by Dora May (McGrew) Tetzlaff, his wife for almost 66 years.

Andy had a remarkable life, one which mirrored much of the American experience in the 20th Century: born on a small farm in the Midwest, losing that family farm in the Great Depression, being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, getting married to the love of his life, and raising six healthy children.

The child of Herman and Emma Lind Tetzlaff, Andy was one of six children: Oscar, Art (his twin brother), Velma, Elsie and Esther. He spent most of his young life in rural Nebraska and was from “strong German stock.”

Andy had vivid recollections of growing up during the Great Depression. His clearest memory from his childhood is “the first man in a suit” that he’d ever seen: the banker who came to repossess their farm.

Without the family farm, they were forced to move to a tiny house in nearby Petersburg, Nebraska, where his mother

raised chickens and grew vegetables in a struggle to feed their family.

The challenging situation worsened when his father suddenly passed away; Andy was in junior high school at the time.

In 1946, while in high school, Andy was a passenger in a tragic car accident. Six people were in the car, the driver and three passengers died. One passenger was seriously injured.

Andy, according to newspaper accounts at the time, was “cut and bruised.” The vehicle “hit the concrete abutment on the left-hand side of the road, after coming down a grade, and rolled down a 10-foot bank into a ravine.”

In the brutal cold of a Nebraska winter in early February, Andy (then 16 years old) “crawled up the bank onto a gravel road to flag down a passing car.” For years, Andy would not speak of this accident to anyone. Only in his latter years did he discuss this tragedy.

Despite these challenges, Andy graduated from Petersburg High School and went on to college, getting his teaching degree from Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney, Nebraska. He was soon working as a teacher.

Andy and Dora May met at a small school in Bartlett, Nebraska, where both were young teachers. As Dora May recounted it, she was teaching a music class when a “handsome stranger” walked in and joined in the singing.

His beautiful voice - a hallmark during Andy’s entire life - was one of many things which captivated Dora May. They were soon dating; they married in Orleans, Nebraska, on March 1, 1952.

Music remained a bond throughout their marriage as they performed together, he singing, she playing the piano.

Both continued teaching until Andy was drafted into the military. Andy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, retiring as a sergeant. When he left the military, he felt a “calling” to become a minister and enrolled at the Seminary at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

Andy had a gift for preaching rivaled only by his gift for singing, and - after several “student pastor” assignments - was given his first parish shortly after graduation.

He spent nearly 10 years at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois. In 1967, he accepted a calling at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Polo, where he preached until his retirement.

Their first children were twins, Jay and Sheila. Within just a few years, they had two more children, Stephanie and Jonathan, so they had four preschoolers simultaneously.

In the following years, Clark and Andrew were born. When Andrew started first grade, Dora May returned to teaching for many years, focusing in the Special Education area.

Struggling to support six children on a limited income, Andy and Dora May still managed to provide college educations for all.

They were also able to plan for retirement by purchasing a small plot of land on Paulsen Lake in northwestern Wisconsin, paying cash from their meager savings.

Over several years, with multiple eight-hour drives between Polo, Illinois, and Osceola, Wisconsin, they built what became known as “The Log Home” on the property, doing much of the labor themselves.

They also had the invaluable assistance of Max Donaldson, the father-inlaw of their daughter Sheila.

They lived in their beloved Log Home in Wisconsin for 30 years, the only home they ever owned. Their prior residences were rentals or parsonages.

Andy worked as a substitute pastor during his many decades in Wisconsin, enjoying preaching in many churches throughout the northwestern part of that state.

For 13 years, Andy and Dora May were “snow birds” for several months each year in Mesa, Arizona. During the winter months, Andy was the pastor at a small church in a retirement community near Mesa.

Shortly after Dora May passed away

in 2017, Andy moved to an assisted living facility in southern Indiana, near the home of his daughter, Sheila. Sheila’s tireless support during his final years was invaluable.

Andy was a man of strong opinions, and he expressed them openly over his lifetime. As a small-town minister in the rural Midwest, his vocal support in the 1960s for the ministry of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., was not always popular.

Similarly, his strongly-expressed opposition to the Vietnam War and his support of campaigns to ban nuclear weapons were also controversial to some parishioners and townspeople.

Andy and Dora May vocally and financially supported minorities, Native Americans, the lesbian/gay community and others suffering injustice, discrimination or oppression.

Andy is survived by all six of his children, along with six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Dora May, the love of his life during nearly 66 years of marriage; she passed away in February 2017.

He is also preceded in death by all five of his siblings.

Andy and Dora May lived in Asheville, North Carolina, for four months in 2015-16 near their son Jonathan C. Tetzlaff. With their son, they were regular attendees at Asheville’s Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Because of risks related to COVID-19, no memorial service will be scheduled at present.

In coming months, however, we will be establishing a date for such a service, which will be held at Grace Covenant. All will be welcome to attend and celebrate Andy’s life.

The family would like to thank the skilled caregivers at The Villas at Guerin Woods, Georgetown, Indiana, for their care and dedication in Andy’s final years.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina (https://homewardboundwnc.org/) or any charity which helps the homeless, fights poverty or supports social justice

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Jan. 6 Tya Ru, 24, of Milwaukee was arrested for driving while license revoked after being stopped by deputies on Illinois 251 near Davis Junction for speeding. Ru was released on a I-bond and will appear in court at a later date.

Daniel Dawson, 38, of Blue Springs, Missouri was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail.

He was given a $1,000 recognizance bond, was released, and will appear in

Jan. 7 Shane M. Muncy, 47, of Tampico was arrested at 11:08 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver (improper container) after deputies conducted a traffic stop at North Illinois 2 and Kathryn Road. Muncy was also cited for speeding, operating uninsured motor vehicle and equipment violation. Muncy was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held with no bond.

Jan. 8 Jose Rocha Maldonado, 26, of Rock-

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Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

Jan. 7 Christopher M. Greve, 18, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 4:27 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 2nd Street.

Jan. 8 At 1:39 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic

ford was arrested at 10:05 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 251 and Illinois 64 for a traffic violation. Jose was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 9 Christopher Hayes, 19, of Bettendorf, Iowa was arrested at 3:40 p.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 at mile marker 78 east bound. Hayes was released on scene and will appear in court at a later date.

His passenger, Jakob Burke, 19, of Bettendorf, Iowa was cited for possession

crash in the parking lot of 211 S. 4th Street, the McDonald’s restaurant, involving a 2005 Mercury driven by Matthew A. McKenzie, 52, of Oregon, and a 2000 Jeep driven by Heather M. Phillips, 26, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

Four parking tickets and six verbal warning issued Jan. 4-10.

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

of cannabis.

Anietra Johnson, 24, of Chicago was arrested for driving while license suspended at 4:50 p.m. after deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 mile marker 78 eastbound. Johnson was released on scene and will appear in court at a later date.

Laurrel Hayes, 52, of Rochelle was arrested at 7:13 p.m. for driving while under the influence after deputies conducted a traffic stop in Rochelle. Hayes was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

General calls for service Jan. 4-10 Checking a Subject / Vehicle ................................. 3 Citizen Complaints ...................................................4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem................................. 3 Assist EMS / Other Department. ........................... 2 Disturbance / Domestic Battery.............................1 Lockout Vehicle / Building......................................5 911 Hang-up / Open Line......................................... 3 Traffic Stops ..............................................................4

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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. Rev. Josiah Youngquist.

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 Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 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

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

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

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST 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

Congress Ave. & Webster St. PoloCob3@rgmail.com

Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

John Lewis, Pastor

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

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

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

815-677-9199

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Josh Ehrler

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

ST. MARY CHURCH

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo

308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2018TX11: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON, VILLAGE OF DAVIS JUNCTION, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 02-05-232-008 CASTILLO, MICHELLE 2017-00002 100 N. MAIN ST. 02-05-232-008 REALTAX DEVELOPERS LTD RA: NICOLE HATCH 2017-00002 100 N. MAIN ST. 02-05-277-007 OLFGANG, VERONICA 2017-00004 S. MAIN ST. 04-36-478-002 WEBSTER, C A EST 2017-00028 SPOOR’S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER BARTON EST, JOSEPH J 04-36-478-002 SOLLAMI, JOANNE 2017-00028 SPOOR’S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER HEIRS AND DEVISEES 04-36-478-002 BARTON JOSEPH J 2017-00028 SPOOR’S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER HEIRS AND DEVISEES 04-36-478-002 BARTON RONALD 2017-00028 SPOOR’S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER HEIRS AND DEVISEES 04-36-478-002 BARTON GEORGE 2017-00028 SPOOR'S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER 04-36-478-002 BARTON WILLIAM 2017-00028 SPOOR'S ISLAND IN ROCK RIVER 09-11-328-005 HOWARD, OMEGA J 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. HEIRS AND DEVISEES 09-11-328-005 HOWARD, JAMES 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 09-11-328-005 WHITMORE, JOANNA 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 09-11-328-005 POSEY, LETRICIA 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 09-11-328-005 HOWARD, OWEN 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 09-11-328-005 CITY OF BYRON 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 09-11-328-005 MUTUAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES CO, LLC 2017-00062 308 E. SOUTH PARK DR. PRES: GARY L HAMBURG 11-23-157-001 BUNGER, BRETT 2017-00077 101 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-001 BUNGER, JENNIFER 2017-00077 101 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-001 RESOURCE BANK, N.A. 2017-00077 101 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-001 MAAS LEGAL, LLC 2017-00077 101 S. UNION ST. RA: DEBORAH S MAAS 11-23-157-001 LARSON RICHARD D 2017-00077 101 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-002 BUNGER, JENNIFER 2017-00078 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-002 BUNGER, BRETT 2017-00078 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-002 RESOURCE BANK, N.A. 2017-00078 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-002 MAAS LEGAL, LLC RA: DEBORAH S MAAS 2017-00078 S. UNION ST. 11-23-157-002 LARSON RICHARD D 2017-00078 S. UNION ST. 22-08-128-017 CURTIS, RICHARD A 2017-00152 ST. FRANCIS DR. 22-08-128-017 SHAW, JENNIFER 2017-00152 ST. FRANCIS DR. 22-08-130-002 FRENCH, SYLVIA 2017-00153 NORTH FORK 22-08-151-015 MERCURIO, VICTOR J 2017-00155 BRIDLEWOOD CIR. 22-08-177-008 SELENIS, SCOTT 2017-00156 DEERPAINT DR. 22-08-177-009 SELENIS, SCOTT 2017-00157 DEERPAINT DR. 22-08-201-025 ROCHE, PATRICK B 2017-00158 MISSISSIPPI DR. 22-08-201-025 ROCHE, JOYCE M 2017-00158 MISSISSIPPI DR. 22-08-427-010 BOHNE, BRYANT 2017-00161 MISSISSIPPI DR. 22-08-427-011 BOHNE, BRYANT 2017-00162 MISSISSIPPI DR. 22-08-429-003 CLARK, JAMES M 2017-00163 OHIO CT. 22-08-429-003 CLARK, PENELOPE 2017-00163 OHIO CT. 22-08-433-003 BOROWIAK, CLARENCE C TRUSTEE OF THE CLARENCE C 2017-00165 VERMILLION LN. BOROWIAK AND CRYSTAL M BOROWIAK REV LIV TRUST 22-08-433-003 BOROWIAK, CRYSTAL M TRUSTEE OF THE CLARENCE C 2017-00165 VERMILLION LN. BOROWIAK AND CRYSTAL M BOROWIAK REV LIV TRUST 22-08-433-004 STINNETT, NATHAN 2017-00166 VERMILLION LN. 22-08-433-005 STINNETT, NATHAN 2017-00167 VERMILLION LN. 22-09-176-017 SHROYER, JARED 2017-00169 N. GREEN ASH DR. 22-09-176-017 JARED SHROYER 2017-00169 N. GREEN ASH DR. 22-09-351-023 BOELTER, ROGER W 2017-00172 MENOMINEE DR. 22-09-351-023 BOELTER, SANDRA 2017-00172 MENOMINEE DR. 24-28-151-001 LUNARDON AUTO WRECKING LLC 2017-00225 7491 S. THORPE RD. MGR: BRIAN LUNARDON TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2018, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 20, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVE SAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 10, 2021 AT 11:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVE SAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2021. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 101

Publication Notice of Court Date for Request for Name Change (Adult) State of Illinois, Circuit Court, Ogle County Case Number 2021MR000001 Request of: Dino Michael Urso There will be a court date on my request to change my name from: Dino Michael Urso to the new name of: Dino Michael Savaiano Court Date: March 5, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL, 61061 Ogle County.

Courtroom #304 Dino M. Urso Jan. 15, 22, 29, 2021

VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2/3BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

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AVONLEA COTTAGE OF DIXON MEMORY CARE Accepting applications for R.N./L.P.N. and C.N.A.S to work in a 20 Resident secure home-like facility.

Seeking dedicated, compassionate, dependable employees to provide quality of care to our Residents.

Apply in Person at 503 Countryside Lane, Dixon, IL 815-288-6044

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AMBOY C.U.S.D. #272 IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION -BUS DRIVER -BUS AIDE To apply go to www.roe47.org, General Information Area VacanciesApplitrack, Complete & Submit Application.

Rock River Lumber & Grain hiring Custom Applicator.

Inquiries can be made by calling Mike at 815-537-2630 or resumes can be sent to Rock River Lumber & Grain, PO Box 68, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

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CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in its 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)) CARS815.com Search for local cars

EMPLOYMENT

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WANT TO BUY 795

Local Buyer Pays Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins, Estate Gold, Single Earrings, Antiques, etc. 24/7 779-245-2950 RECORDS - 33s, 45s & 78s (Rock, Blues & Jazz) Scott 815-847-0382

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid 815-871-2697 SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

AUTOMOBILES 905 '03 Acura RSX 2 Dr, 4 cyl automatic 147,000 mile, new breaks, runs good, $2495 1227 N. Vernon St., Princeton 708-752-3742

TRUCKS

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For sale. 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2WD, reg cab. 33,689 miles.

Call/text Christopher @ 815 535 8037 for pics and more details. Asking price $14K O.B.O

EMPLOYMENT

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LOOKING FOR QUALITY NEWSPAPER CARRIERS HELP WANTED Routes Available Now Dixon

4th Ave, Graham, Hubbell (Rt. 3102 - 58 customers) 1st-4th Ave, Palmyra St, Hill Dr (Rt. 3107 - 83 customers) Marclare, Apple, Brinton, Washington (Rt. 3081 - 90 customers)

Sterling and Rock Falls

Several routes available! Call for more details.

Call for available Motor Routes!

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CALL 815-625-3600 EXT. 5301 Telegraph • 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Probation Officer: Ogle County Probation and Court Services is seeking an Adult Probation Officer with strong interpersonal, organizational and writing skills. Bachelor’s degree required.

For complete application, instructions and job description see posting at www.oglecounty.org.

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