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Well Armed Woman chapter learns self-defense on Valentine’s Day A9
Ogle County residents were greeted by 3-4” of snow on Valentine’s Day. A8
County engineer steps down after 24 years By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com An Ogle County official stepped down this week after more than two decades on the job. County engineer Curtis Cook announced his resignation, effective April 30, to the county board at its Tuesday evening meeting. Cook, 54, told the board that he has accepted a position as partner with engineering firm Chastain & Associates LLC and will do
consulting. The company has an office in Rockford. Cook has been in his present post for 24 years, starting as county engineer on Jan. 1, 1992. “While leaving Ogle County gives me a heavy heart, joining Chastain & Associates is an exciting opportunity,” Cook said. He said he and his wife Laura, who is chief deputy county clerk, plan to remain Oregon residents. Cook recounted how Laura agreed to move with their two
young children to Ogle County and Oregon, sight unseen, when he accepted the post. “We’ve never been sorry we came here,” he said. Cook recommended that the county board hire assistant county engineer Jeremy Ciesiel as his replacement. Ciesel has been in his current post for five years. Board chairman Kim Gouker called Cook a “mainstay” in the county and said he will be missed. The board is expected to accept
his resignation at its March 16 meeting. In another matter, the board appointed Jim Harrison to another four-year term as Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments. Harrison, 59, has served in that post for 28 years. He was first appointed in February of 1988. In other business, Gouker told the board that the lease for Rochelle Clinic has been extended for 60 days, allowing it to remain in the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) until
the end of May. He said clinic officials requested the extension because the facility’s new location is not yet completed in the addition being built onto Rochelle Community Hospital. The county purchased the building at 510 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, in October from the hospital to use as its EOC. Previously, the county rented the basement of the building from the hospital.
Political climate, leadership are Kinzinger topics Congressman was speaker at Chamber lunch By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Adam Kinzinger for President? That was the first question posed to the U.S. Congressman from the 16th district at an Oregon Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday. Addressing nearly 50 local community leaders at the Rock River Senior Center, Kinzinger spoke a wide range of subjects – from an exploitative political climate, America’s role as a world leader, his distaste for the actions of Donald Trump, a productive 2015 for Congress, and what true leadership entails. Captivating the audience with a passionate message and chiseled good looks of a 37-year-old, the decorated U.S. Air Force pilot and
6-year U.S. representative had the diverse crowd of Chamber members attentive to his every word. “That’s why I asked him if I planned to run for President. He’s is such a positive change from everyone else,” said Mark True, who was one of several people who queried Kinzinger afterwards. “My daughter is a liberal Democrat who would likely agree with most everything he said, which goes to show how unifying his message is,” Oregon City Council member Terry Schuster said. “It was about compromise, common understanding and the purpose of what the United States stands for.” Chamber President Debbie Dickson, who spent the past year trying to arrange a visit with Kinzinger’s office, was delighted with the ‘Lunchn-Learn’ event and the congressman’s message. “We need his type of compassion and honesty in government,” Dickson said. “With social media, there is so much false information and it does us
Charges filed in double fatality By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Donna Dietrich, 88, of Mt. Morris, chats with Congressman Adam Kinzinger during the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch ‘n Learn on Tuesday at the Rock River Center. Photo by Earleen Hinton
a disservice. As a chamber, we find it’s important to provide as much factual and educational information as we can. Being able to hear
directly from the source is the main reason we brought him here.” Kinzinger’s visit to Oregon came after spending
the last three days in South Carolina, campaigning for Jeb Bush. “After being on the Turn to A2
The 17-year-old driver of one the vehicles involved in a fatal crash southeast of Stillman Valley last fall has been charged with four felonies. Following a months-long investigation of the Sept. 4 crash, Alison Seiler, a senior at Stillman Valley High School, has been charged with two counts of aggravated reckless driving and two counts of reckless homicide. Two people, Andy Conderman, 64, Amboy, and Emily Fleming, 17, Stillman Valley, died in the crash that occurred at the intersection of Ill. 251 and Big Mound Road in the late afternoon. A statement released by Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle Tuesday afternoon said the sheriff’s department, in cooperation with the Illinois State Police, has completed the investigation. “The Ogle County Sheriff and Ogle County State’s Turn to A2
Old dying larch tree cut from Ogle County Courthouse lawn By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A larch tree that has graced the Ogle County Courthouse lawn for more than a century came down this week. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, who oversees county properties, said a tree expert from the Oregon Park District determined that the tall conifer to the northeast of the courthouse was dying, likely due to dry weather conditions in recent years. “Over the last year and a half it has had substantial die back,” he said. “The tree expert said it was drought damage, and the tree would continue to die, probably about a third of it per year.” VanVickle said having the A tree cutter removed the branches Tuesday morning from a century-old larch tree on tree cut in the winter, while the ground is frozen, means the Ogle County Courthouse lawn. Photo by Vinde Wells
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less damage would be done to the lawn. Tree trimmers cut the branches and the top from the tree on Tuesday morning and were slated to return on Wednesday to remove the remaining trunk. The tree was one of
two larches planted on the courthouse lawn before the courthouse was built in 1891. Early photographs of the building show the two trees. VanVickle said the remaining larch tree appears to be thriving.
What is a larch tree? Larches are conifers that grow from 65 to 147 feet tall. They are native to much of the cooler temperate northern hemisphere, on lowlands in the north and high on mountains further south. Although a conifer, the larch is a deciduous tree and loses its leaves in the autumn. The leaves are needle-like, one to two inches long, and slender. The needles turn yellow and fall in the late autumn, leaving the trees leafless through the winter. Larch cones are small, green or purple in color, ripening to brown.
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Kinzinger speaks in Oregon From A1 election trail, I am excited to come out here and represent you,� Kinzinger said. “I’m concerned about small rural towns. They have a problem with aging infrastructure and tax base. I’m really focused on their health.� Coming from a modest background in central Illinois, Kinzinger’s faith in this country is restored by the fact someone like himself without any special pedigree can be a U.S. representative. “What I am concerned with is the tone of our politics,� he said. “Many politicians exploit the issues, creating a culture of us versus them. We’ve gotten to a point where anger has
Adam Kinzinger spoke at the Lunch ‘n Learn.
permeated us. Look at the presidential debates.� Bashing Trump for questionable leadership qualities, Kinzinger boldly shared his own philosophies
on the subject. “True leadership is about taking people’s anger and instead of reflecting it back in the mirror, we need to show you how to get out of it,� Kinzinger said. In his travels around the world to places like Ethiopia, Kenya, Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan, Kinzinger said people still look up to the United States. “We were put on earth, not to be provided a comfortable life for ourselves, but be a beacon of hope for the rest of the world,� Kinzinger said. “One of the things that blows me away - is in countries that are desperate, their citizens look to us for that hope and leadership.�
Senior Spelling Bee is April 11 Tasty Treats Cindy Belleque and Dora Ubben look over the array of Valentine treats donated for the Mt. Morris Public Library’s annual Chocolate Lovers Sale Feb. 12 and 13. Photo by Vinde Wells
These charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Feb. 4 Donavan M. Burnley, 23, Mt. Morris, was arrested for two outstanding warrants
is coordinated by the Association of Illinois Senior Centers, with the help of the Illinois Department on Aging. The spelling bee provides the opportunity for participants to use their lifelong literacy skills.
The competition includes three levels: local, regional, and finals. Finals take place at the Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Monday, Aug. 15. For more information or to register, call Brenda Hayden at 815-734-6335.
Charges are filed in Sept. 4 double fatality
Mt. Morris Police Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White reported the following activity on Feb. 14.
The Mt. Morris Senior Center will sponsor a Senior Spelling Bee on Monday, April 11 at the center. All adults living in Illinois who are age 50 or older are invited to join the competition. The statewide program
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Police From A1 Attorney have reviewed the findings of the Feb. 12 reconstruction report, which Cynthia Warner, 58, was recently received from Mt. Morris, was cited for the Illinois State Police, and speeding. based on this information the juvenile driver of the Feb. 13 passenger vehicle, which was Rachel Schultz, 29, westbound on Big Mound Oregon, was cited for a stop Road, has been charged sign violation. in Ogle County Juvenile
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Court with two counts of aggravated reckless driving and two counts of reckless homicide,� the press release read. The statement did not release Seiler’s name, but press releases at the time of the crash named her as the driver of the car in which Fleming was a passenger. Tuesday’s press release said a summons has been issued for “the juvenile.� According to information released by the sheriff’s department just after the crash, Conderman was driving his pick-up truck
south on Ill. 251 when it was struck by the car Seiler was driving. Seiler was westbound on Big Mound Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with Ill. 251. The vehicles came to rest in a soybean field at the southwest corner of the intersection, where Conderman’s truck burst into flames. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Fleming, the back seat passenger, was pronounced dead at the Rockford hospital where she was airlifted. A front seat passenger is
Seiler’s car, Carly Koenig, 17, Stillman Valley, was airlifted to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, for serious injuries. Seiler was transported by ambulance to a Rockford hospital. All three girls were seniors at Stillman Valley High School. They were varsity cheerleaders and were headed to Stillman Valley’s football game versus Richmond Burton when the crash took place. The game was cancelled when school officials learned of the crash.
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The Mt. Morris Times is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1969 by Earl Blevins and John Drew, co-publishers. It was sold in 1970 to Tri-County Press Publications of Polo, owned by Danny C. Terry. On June 2, 1977, Terry sold the Times and his other publications—the Tri-County Press and Forreston Journal—to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Other newspapers serving Mt. Morris have been the Mt. Morris Index, founded in 1899 by Harry and Harvey Kable, and the Mt. Morris News, which began publication in the late 1800's. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Forreston Journal, and Polo's Tri-County Press.
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Mt. Morris Beat Library News Adult Programming Len Levinson, author of 83 published novels, will speak and perform on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the library from 2 to 4 p.m. He has been acclaimed a “trash genius” by Paperback Fanatic magazine. Levinson has created and written several novels for various publishers.
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Levinson was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1935, served three years in the U.S. Army, received a B.A. in Social Science from Michigan State University class of 1961. He relocated to New York City after graduation, worked in advertising and publicity for ten years, then became a full time author. He resided in New York City for 42 years before moving to Mt. Morris.
Mt. Morris Public Library Tea All are invited to the Seventh Annual Library Tea on Sunday, March 6 at the Disciples United Methodist Church. The Mt. Morris Performing Arts Guild will give a presentation. Treats will include scones, quiche, and a variety of sweets. Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased at the library by Tuesday, March 3. Participants will need to provide their your own lunch plate, flatware, teacup, saucer, and cloth napkin. Story Time All are invited on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Children should bring their favorite Teddy Bear to show their friends during the Teddy Bear Extravaganza! The group will hear about bears and make a craft to take home. Tax Forms Available Federal tax forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, and the State Tax Forms IL1040 and Schedule ICR are available now at the library in limited quantities. All forms have instructions included.
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Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak The snow is always pretty as it’s falling down and we have plenty of it again. We have enjoyed a very mild winter this year. God’s plan for the seasons is amazing. For this and every day, we thank our Heavenly Father. This morning in church, I had the honor of greeting our church family. Our special music was Don Boelkens. Don sang two classic hymns, “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” while Larry Riffle accompanied him on the harmonica.
Our guest speaker for the morning was Reverend Dr. Vinnie Marrandino. We have enjoyed getting to know Vinnie and his wife and look forward to seeing him in the future while we continue to search for a new pastor. This past Saturday morning, our women’s breakfast group met in our church basement for a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship. Sandra Ford and Jean Cunningham were our hostesses for the morning. Sheryl Hopkins, Vicki Hay, Martha Johannsen, and I were part of the lovely breakfast. Our church family gathered for a Valentine dinner at a Sterling restaurant. After dinner, Don and Vicki Hay led a fun Valentine give away in which each recipient was given a “red”
Lego Night Lego Night will be on Monday, March 7 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Items from the jewelry box challenge will be on display. Friends are welcome. If youth who are over age 13 are interested in an Adult Lego Building Night, tell the library staff. gift. Clint took home an air horn, just what every teenager needs. Also joining in the Valentine evening were Jim and Nancy Hopkins, Ron and Sharon Baker, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Jean Cunningham, Martha Johannsen, Dee Michelini, Sandra Ford, Brian Toms, and Robert Toms. Lyle and Sheryl have just returned from a trip to Hawaii. They first stopped in San Diego before flying out to the tropical islands. They attended a luau, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, and Pearl Harbor. They even invited Matt to dinner and had a nice visit with him. Lyle and Sheryl especially enjoyed the beautiful weather before returning home to
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actions over and over, they become a part of us. We wouldn’t expect to learn a new skill by just trying it once. Spending time in prayer and worship throughout the week helps to build our relationship with Jesus. Attending church each week and gathering with other Christians continually renews our spirits. You are invited to join us each and every Sunday. Our church family has room for you. I hope to see you next week at our little church in the country.
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Meminger named to VOP Board The Village of Progress Board of Directors elected Dirk Meminger as the newest board member. Meminger is president and CEO of Sauk Valley Bank, a position he assumed in November 2004. He was chief financial officer of the bank from July 1999 until assuming his current position. Meminger has long served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County. Brion Brooks, VOP’s executive director, said that he served on the Habitat board
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with Meminger and saw his integrity and talent. “When Dirk stepped down from the Habitat board after
giving them so many years of excellent service, it only made sense to ask our board to invite him to join us,” he said. The board agreed. Also at the October meeting, long time board member, Jim Mickey, stated his intent to step down from the board and his duties as treasurer. “I love the Village of Progress and they do great work. And I’ve enjoyed the 11 years I served,” Mickey said. Board member Jeff Glen was elected to assume the role of treasurer. Conover Coffee & Chocolates team members Candace Rivera and Kim Boyden will take part in What’s Cookin’. Photo supplied
Scholarship deadline is March 1 Five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association (RRVTMA) is offering five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2016. This program supports a focus of the association’s mission, namely, “promoting and emphasizing education”. The association is optimistic that awarding scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing related degree program will encourage more young people to pursue careers in manufacturing. Applicants must meet the
following criteria: • Graduating senior in 2016 who lives in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Whiteside counties in Illinois or Rock or Walworth counties in Wisconsin. Must be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States; • Intended course of study is in a manufacturing technology or manufacturing engineering related major; • Student plans to attend a community college, technical college or four-year college or university. In an essay, students must state their interest in a manufacturing industry career, what event or series of events led them to this decision and specific career goals after graduation from college.
To apply for this scholarship, download the Scholarship Application Packet from www.RRVTMA. com/scholarships. The completed application must be received by the March 1, 2016 deadline. For more information contact Don Williams, RRVTMA Apprentice Administrator, at 815-9783698, or don_rrvtma@ comcast.net The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association (the local chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association) is a group of Tool and Die Shops, Contract Machine Shops, and Precision Custom Manufacturers in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area.
What’s Cookin’ set for March 12 What’s Cookin’, the spring fundraiser for Rock River Center will be Saturday, March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barnacopia, 2570 N. Westbranch Rd., Polo. The event keeps growing. A total of 31 teams will cook and serve samples of appetizers, entrées, side dishes, or desserts. The main floor of Barnacopia will be filled with food as teams are vying for trophies
which will be awarded at the end of the evening. Everyone attending What’s Cookin’ will get a ballot when they enter and during the evening can vote for the best entry in each category and the Best of Show. Two cash bars will be located on the main floor. All attendees can view the displays in the museum at Barnacopia. Tickets are $20 each, and
are available at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, or by phone at 815-7323252. All are welcome to the event, which helps Rock River Center continue its mission to provide resources to improve the quality of life for the disadvantaged, caregivers and older adults of Ogle County. For more information about the center go to www.rockrivercenter.org.
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Brooke Hollaway Brooke Hollaway, Leaf River,
was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Students with a grade point average of 3.75 or higher qualify for the dean’s list. Kyle Godwin Kyle Godwin, Davis Junction, was named to the president’s list at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
This academic honor is achieved by earning a straight-A grade point average of 4.0 for the 2015 fall semester.
must be registered as full-time, taking 12 semester hours or more and have at least a 3.5 grade point average.
Joseph Messenger Joseph Messenger, Oregon, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Loyola University, Chicago in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a junior majoring in biochemistry. To be named to the list, students
UW-Platteville Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of WisconsinPlatteville, Platteville, Wisconsin. Those earning academic honors included Rachel Hopkins and Rebecca Lowe, both of Byron;
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 1 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday, Feb. 21—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack &
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fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com
Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Thursday, Feb. 18—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, Feb. 21—7:30 a.m. Church Council; 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Wednesday, Feb. 24—6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir Thursday, Feb. 25—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com EMMANUEL Handicapped Accessible EVANGELICAL Worship 10:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Holy Communion is served the 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon first Sunday of each month. (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes FIRST UNITED Office: 815-732-2424 METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 402 First Ave., Forreston Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 EVANGELICAL FREE Friday, Feb. 19 — Herald CHURCH News Due OF MT. MORRIS Sunday, Feb. 21—9 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Mt. Morris Sunday School; 5-7 p.m. Senior Pastor Sunday School Movie Night Bruce McKanna Monday, Feb. 22—8 a.m. Associate Pastor AA Open Meeting;10 a.m. Lance Mennen Communion at Heritage Woods 815-734-4942 Thursday, Feb. 18—1 p.m. FLORENCE UNITED Ladies Bible Study METHODIST CHURCH Friday, Feb. 19—9:30 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., MOM’s Group Freeport Saturday, Feb. 20—7 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Men’s Accountability Group Brinkmeier Sunday, Feb. 21—8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerWorship Service 10:30 a.m. Mission Fellowship; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth FORRESTON GROVE Group CHURCH Tuesday, Feb. 23—9 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Ladies Prayer Circle Forreston Wednesday, Feb. 24—6 Presbyterian Church in a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer America Meeting 815-938-3605 Log onto our website at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School http://www.efcmm.org to check 10:30 a.m. Worship Service out our latest opportunities and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. updates Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult FAITH DISCOVERY Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FORRESTON REFORMED Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHURCH 815-946-3588 501 Third Ave. 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Nursery Available We are an independent nonFREEDOM LUTHERAN denominational Christian WORSHIPPING church. COMMUNITY, ELCA Visitors are always welcome. Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 FAITH EVANGELICAL Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Outdoor Ministries 402 Second Ave., Forreston Dining Hall Pastor Scott Ralston 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.
GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.
Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service
ers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. February’s Bible Book of the Month is Mark.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Friday, Feb. 19—Newsletter Deadline Sunday, Feb. 21—3:30-6 p.m. Landscape Regional Laity LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Listening Session Monday, Feb. 22—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study Pastor David Poust Tuesday, Feb. 23—6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 24—5:30 Church p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. Carpenter’s Place LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Program; 7 p.m. Choir METHODIST CHURCH Thursday, Feb. 25—1-7 p.m. 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Blood Drive Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Handicapped Accessible CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MT. MORRIS CHURCH Congress Ave. & Webster St. OF THE BRETHREN (The church is handicapped 409 W. Brayton Road accessible) P.O. Box 2055 Pastor Leslie Lake Mt. Morris, IL 61054 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Pastor Ginny Haney 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Phone: 815-734-4573 11 a.m. Sunday School Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon PRAIRIE DELL Thursday, Feb. 18—4:30-7 PRESBYTERIAN p.m. Food Pantry Open CHURCH Friday, Feb. 19—9 a.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 Shannon a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Sunday, Feb. 21—8:15 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellow10 a.m. Worship ship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Monday, Feb. 22—2=4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open REVIVE COMMUNITY Tuesday, Feb. 23—8:30 a.m. CHURCH Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Feb. 24—7:15 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Saturday Night Service 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 5:30 p.m. Pastor David Demmer Celebrate Recovery 815-732-7404 6-8 p.m. Monday 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTH GROVE 609 S. 10th St., Oregon EVANGELICAL Craig Arnold, Pastor CHURCH 812-236-1213 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss ST. BRIDE’S Church: 815-938-2194 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 1000 Ill. 64 West Sunday School 9 a.m. Oregon Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Pastor Barbara Seward Tuesday & Saturday 815-732-7211 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & www.saintbrides.org Thrift Shop Open at New Life Email:saint.bride. Community Center church@gmail.com Services OREGON Sunday-Holy Communion-8 CHURCH OF GOD and 10 a.m. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Classes Pastor Michael Hoffman Children’s Sunday School & 815-732-6847 Adult Bible Study Available You and your family are inSt. Bride’s follows vited to join us in worship on traditional Anglican-Episcopal Sunday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. church practices; is biblically Guest speaker John Tuttle based and both family and will give the morning message. individual oriented. Visitors Greeting you will be Jill and are always welcomed. Anna Corcoran and the Adam and Brittany Groenhagen FamST. JAMES LUTHERAN ily. CHURCH During morning worship an West Grove Road at exceptionally fine Children’s Columbine Rd. Church is offered for children 3 Pastor Steve Erickson years old through Grade 5. Sunday, Feb. 21—9:15 a.m. Sunday School begins at Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 9:30 a.m. and includes classes a.m. Congregational Bible for adults, young adults, teens, Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; children and infants. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; Special attention is given in 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir each class to issues and topics Rehearsal related to the particular needs Wednesday, Feb. 24—6 p.m. and interests of each group. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten The Wednesday night Youth Service Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN Daysville Rd. CHURCH The local Weight Watch201 N. Division Ave., Polo LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Feb. 18—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, Feb. 19—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Feb. 20—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Feb. 21—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship Time After Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for PreschoolGrade 6, Adult Forum - Deep Discussion: IslamaPhobia Tuesday, Feb. 23—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 6:30 p.m. Ladies Book Club in Yellow Room in Church Basement Wednesday, Feb. 24—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers, Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service, Theme: Sensing the Nearness of God, Topic: Hearing; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, Feb. 25—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Events & Entertainment
4-H Penny Carnival March 5 Event to be held at Oregon Coliseum The annual 4-H Penny carnival on Saturday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon. The 2016 game theme is “Exploring the Wonders of Science!” This annual event is open
to the public and features games created by 4-H club members. Games cost 25 cents each or 50 games for $10. Prizes are awarded win or lose. The event will include a door prize drawing. A snack stand will be available. Two 4-H clubs will be awarded special cash prizes for games that are “Most
Entertaining” and “Most Creative.” 4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension. For more information about this or any other county 4-H program, call Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191 or visit online at www.extension.uiuc. edu/bdo.
Audubon programs offered Artists at Aireloom Music’s free guitar workshop are left to right are Bluesman Dennis Stukenberg, Mary Ley, Classical and Folk, and Chris Kolling on guitar and bass guitar. Photo supplied
Free workshop at Aireloom studio A free guitar workshop on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Aireloom Music Studio, 4167 Mud Creek Road, Mt. Morris, The artists conducting the workshop are Dennis Stukenberg, blues guitar, slide and resonator; Mary Ley, classical and folk guitar; and Chris Kolling.
rock and bass guitar. Topics covered will include demonstrations of playing techniques and styles in each of the musical disciplines. Participants can to talk one-on-one with the artists to learn how to develop their musical talents, including selection of the
Forreston FFA selling fresh strawberries this month The FFA chapter at Forreston High School will be selling fresh strawberries from Feb. 12 - 20. Funds generated are used to support various FFA activities.
For more information, email FFA advisor Robert Nelson at rnelson@ fvdistrict221.org., or call Forreston High School at 815-938-2175.
Meet candidate on Feb. 21 The public is invited to a meet and greet for Greg Beitel, Byron, candidate for four-year term on Ogle County Board District 6, on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1 to
4 p.m. at the Byron Public Library in the meeting room on the second floor. District 6 includes Byron Township.
SAVE THE DATE! 2016 PLANNED TRIPS Wednesday, May 11
Sister Act at Circa 21 lunch & matinee
June 6 - 8
right instrument(s) to meet their needs. Reservations are requested to plan for enough space. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 815973-5697. More information is available at aireloommusic. com.
The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is offering two programs during the month of February. The monthly “Conservation Conversation,” will be Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Amigo’s Restaurant, 305 N. Galena Ave., Freeport. The gathering is open to anyone interested in discussing current
environmental and conservation issues. Attendees are responsible for their meal costs. For information, visit nwilaudubon.org. The society will host a bald eagle and waterfowl watching field trip on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lock and Dam 13 on the Mississippi River.
Attendees should meet at the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport, by 9 a.m. Attendees should dress appropriately for weather and bring binoculars, cameras, and money for lunch. Call Laura Dufford at 815541-8958 to register. For more information go to nwilaudubon.org.
Nelson to speak at Rock River Center Mike Nelson, a local chiropractic doctor, will speak at Rock River Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. The topic for February
will be “Proper Sleep”. This is an Intergenerational Program with students from Oregon High School joining participants from the center.
A potluck lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish and register to stay for lunch by calling the center at 815-7323252.
Oregon Library News Passport Renewal Workshop All are invited to the workshop on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone who has a passport that will expire soon or has expired in the last five years can learn the renewal process. A Certified Passport Acceptance Agent will go over the details to successfully submit a renewal. Bring in the renewal form (DS-82, 08-2013 version) and a picture, old passport, and checkbook, or just come in to start the process. Forms are also available at the library. The State Department website travel.state.gov is available to go through the process, but if patrons do not have Internet access or still have questions, they may benefit from the workshop. To register, call 815-7322724 so the staff can plan for enough space. Library Book Clubs The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss The BFG by Roald Dahl. The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff. The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library Wednesday, March 16, at 1 p.m. to discuss Boston Girl
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Gratitude by Oliver Sacks PB Romance Dukes Are Forever by Anna Harrington Her Hometown Hero by Melody Anne
Happy Valentine’s from Bella, Lucia and Jasper from the library’s Story Time program. Photo supplied
by Anita Diamant. Introduction to Quilting Susan Murges and Carole Robeson, members of the Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, will introduce basic quilting skills on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. They will help participants create a quilted potholder. All patrons ages 12 and up are invited. Quilts provide warmth, beauty, heritage, enjoyment and clues to the past. Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Materials will be supplied. Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch Debbie Herman will present a basic introduction to counted cross stitch on Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. This program is designed for adults and youth, ages sixth grade and up. Small kits will be provided.
Shipshewana
3 day getaway to Amish country
Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Story Time (3-6 years old) Story Time meets on Thursdays through May 19 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, crafts, and fun activities. 18 to 24 CLUB (months that is!) New day and time The group will meet through Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m. It is designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The program includes 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music, and movement. Registration is requested, but not required. Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. New Releases
Mystery Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor by Melanie Dobson The Girls She Left Behind by Sarah Graves Fiction Hester on the Run by Linda Byler The Verdict by Nick Stone Scandalous Behavior by Stuart Woods The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee The Good Good-bye by Carla Buckley The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag The Longest Night by Andria Williams My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout Science Fiction A Liaden Universe Constellation: 3 by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller DVD Downton Abbey - Season 6, Rated PG The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.
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Prairie Du Chien
Tour of the Villa Louis mansion, lunch, browsing The Cannery for gifts, crafts & more
Wednesday, December 7
Create new memories, “dress to impress”, and raise funds to help children & families in our communities.
Crazy for You at Drury Lane
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Please call Jo Miller at 815-864-2111 for reservations.
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Master Naturalists classes April - June University of Illinois Extension invites adults of all ages to join the 2016 Illinois Master Naturalist program. Classes will be held in Ogle County on Monday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m., starting April 4 and ending June 13. The training features instructors from local natural resource agencies and organizations as well as state Extension experts. The training will showcase the area’s rich natural heritage by hosting classes in different locations in the area. As a Master Naturalist, participants will learn about ecosystems and interrelationships of plants and animals that make up the natural world. Naturalists will also learn
how to assist with land management and to share knowledge with others in their communities. The goal is to encourage participants to seek out lifelong learning opportunities to further their development as a naturalist. Master Naturalist participants agree to serve 60 hours of volunteer service within the first two years of their initial classroom experience. Volunteers can then continue their certification with 30 volunteer hours and 10 continuing education hours annually. For more information visit http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.
Carefree Bowling Carefree 4-H Club had a fantastic time at their annual bowling tournament, knocking down a total of 3,175 pins. Pictured in the back row are: Brooke Ewald, Brenna Berns, Jonathan Prose, Jacob Davis, Abbie Ring, Julie Davis, Anna Ring, Brenna Noon, Michela Eden, Faith Marquardt, and Seth Rote. Front row: Evan Kosik, Sabrina Leather, Brady Davis, Mason Zabran, Chelsea Eden, Lexi Ebert, Levi Eden, Elizabeth Mois, Gracie Prose, Anna Marquardt, Dalton McCammon, and Anthony Bauer. Photo supplied
Public Voice Time to get out to RRC events
pleasure. Anna A. Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris
Dear Editor, I would like to suggest that people get out to take advantage of the many interesting activities in the area which are free of charge especially at Rock River Center in Oregon. On Jan. 27, for instance, Peggy Doty, from the University of Illinois presented a program on coyotes and other wildlife. She is a most knowledgeable speaker and had many stories and experiences to relate. In fact, I was very surprised to have her say that there are more coyotes in the Chicago area than out here. She had a fur piece also. Then on Feb. 7, Dennis Stukenberg had a most exceptional presentation. He discussed the history of the Blues music in USA during the twentieth century and frankly it was a fantastic demonstration of his ability to play the harmonica and the slide guitar, whew, I never saw nor heard anything like it! What he got out of that little harmonica was absolutely astonishing, unbelievable! We, in this area, are so fortunate to have available such variety of talented people and the center making all the arrangements for their appearance and performance. Many thanks to all involved, it was such a
Music students compete well Dear Editor, The music department of the David L. Rahn Junior High and Oregon Elementary School competed in the Route 72 Conference Solo and Ensemble Contest held on Feb. 6 at the Forreston Jr. High School. The DLRJH (band and choir) and OES (band) music students represented their school with utmost professionalism and talent. DLRJH/OES received 66 Division I ratings, 29 Division II ratings, four Division III ratings, and six DNA ratings. Over 100 band and choir students participated in the “all day” event performing for judges, family, and friends. The performances included solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger vocal ensembles. Among the 66 Division I ratings, there were four perfect scores; Megan Gracyalny on her vocal solo, Lydia Cermak on her piano solo, Lillian Garncarz and Cynthia Nyderek on their clarinet duet, and Abigail Tomlinson, Austin Ebert, and McAuley Humphrey on their trumpet trio. A special thank you goes out to the piano accompanists
who played for many of the instrumental solos and all the vocal events. Thank you! These members of the community are amazing and a big reason for the success of our students: Carol Reckmeyer, Beth Hall, Andy Eckardt, Karen Larsen, Cathy Hendricks, Vera Hickey, Andrea Richards, and anyone else I missed I apologize. Congratulations to all the music students on their success. Katie Sheridan Andy Eckardt Miles T. Beske Oregon School District Music Department
Thanks for the donations Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone for the tremendous response we received when we asked for donations for the Let Freedom Ring Bake Sale that was held at the Mt. Morris Moose on Saturday, Feb. 6. We were overwhelmed on Friday evening with the donations that we received and then again on Saturday morning when even more came in. We had a wonderful selection of baked goods for all of our customers. We even had to set up more table space than we have used in past years. Each year it seems that we get more donations and are able to make more money for
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Likes Cook for county clerk Dear Editor, Although I seldom crawl out from under a rock, this is one of those times because I am strongly supporting Laura Cook for County Clerk and Recorder. As Chief Deputy Clerk for 18 years, Laura doesn’t need any on-the-job training. She will hit the ground running on Day One as The Clerk. Her broad experience as Chief Deputy Clerk makes Laura best qualified, particularly with her firsthand county board support and her work to improve the office’s information technology (IT) systems. Ogle County plays a key role in northern Illinois, and the professionalism Laura brings to her work place supports the professionalism required in the county’s important role. We need Laura Cook as
our next Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. I urge all voters to please join me in voting for her. Ray Schwartz Rochelle
Voting for Laura Cook Dear Editor, I visit the County Clerk’s Office quite often to perform genealogical and historical research. Laura has always been there to help me in my efforts, above and beyond her normal office duties. I have personally known Laura for many years and she is a genuine person. I am supporting and voting for Laura J. Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder in the March General Primary Election. Bonnie Hendrickson Oregon
Arjes to vote for Laura Cook Dear Editor, Please join me in electing Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Laura for many years and she has been asset to the county clerk’s Office. She has the leadership you know and value, with more than 17 years of experience in the clerk’s office as Chief Deputy Clerk. Laura is the only candidate with the proper temperament
to run such a service-based office. Laura is dedicated to providing quality service to the people of Ogle County. Laura has the qualities I want in a county clerk and recorder. Vote for Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Connie Arjes Oregon
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Dear Editor, I would openly like to declare my support of Laura J. Cook for the position of Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Laura has more than 17 years of experience in the Ogle County Clerk’s office as Chief Deputy Clerk and has been a proven leader in the office. Laura has a good understanding of the fact that friendly relations should be maintained with the public. Laura is dedicated in investing the hours required for this office. I am confident Laura is the only deserving candidate for the office of Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Join me in voting for Laura J. Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder in the March General Primary Election. Jerry Brooks Oregon Ogle County Board Member, Retired Ogle County Sheriff
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By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Valentine’s Day snowstorm turned out to be a fairly minor event in an unusually mild winter. The flakes started falling mid-morning Feb. 14 and continued until late evening with 25 mph gusts causing drifting on some rural roads in Ogle County. Lt. Greg Kunce, of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, said the weather conditions contributed to only six traffic accidents. “We got lucky. It was just typical winter driving conditions, nothing serious,” Kunce said. “It was wellpredicted, and everyone seemed prepared for it.” Ogle County Engineer Curtis Cook estimated that three to four inches of snow fell throughout the day on Sunday. “It was hard to tell because there was so much drifting
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Val Stanley shovels snow from one of the driveways of Ten Pennies in downtown Oregon during a snowstorm on Sunday. Between 3-4 inches of snow fell across Ogle County during the day. Photo by Earleen Hinton
taking place,” he said. He said the snow plow drivers were on the job for about eight hours Sunday, and then returned to work around 4 a.m. Monday to clean up roads.
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“Then we had the freezing fog to deal with,” he said. “It was pretty slick.” On the bright side, the storm brought warming temperatures with it, after
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Oregon officials will soon release the results of an economic development survey. Oregon Together, a grassroots community planning process, would like to discuss participants’ interpretation of the results and work towards meaningful change. Five strategic questions will be discussed: • Where are we now? • Where do we want to be? • How are we going to get there? • How do we make it happen? • How do we make it happen and maintain the momentum? At the end of this process, participants will identify several high priority goals for the community, create an action plan for implementation, and begin work on the goals and projects. After the conclusion of the planning process, a town meeting will be held to share
attempting to further their education and recognizes that many women have had to drop out of college earlier and now have gone back to continue their education. In an attempt to help these women, the Woman’s Club will review applications each spring and
ideas and projects with the community. Community planning sessions are scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 18 and 25 and May 2 and 9 at the Rock River Center 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Anyone who is interested in being a part of these five strategic visioning and planning sessions, is asked RSVP to Donna Mann at dmann@niu.edu or 815-7518756. Since attending all five planning sessions is a big commitment, participants are asked to check their calendars and make sure they can attend all five before contacting Mann. Because the meeting will be held over the dinner hours, a full meal will be served each night. To learn more about the Community MAPPING process,visit: http:// mappingthefuture.org/. To get connected with Together Oregon, like its Facebook page at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / OregonTogether/.
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Instructor Beny Rivera and Teresa Lagerstam, a Well Armed Woman co-leader, demonstrate a self defense technique as others watch during a program at Camp Lowden on Feb. 14. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Self defense topic for women at Valentine’s Day meeting By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com Valentine’s Day and a brisk snowstorm didn’t deter nine local women from learning some practical self defense techniques at the monthly meeting of the Ogle County Chapter of The Well Armed Woman. The small group who braved the weather, listened intently as Beny Rivera of R-Strong Movement Facility in Rockford, shared his expertise on self defense, in an afternoon session in the cozy lodge at Camp Lowden, southeast of Oregon. “You have to be as calm as possible and always be aware of your surroundings,” said Rivera. He said avoiding a confrontation is always the best thing, but hoped to enlighten participants with practical self-defense techniques he believes in. “I will give you options that are practical and as simple as they can be for you,” he said. “You can’t spend too much time thinking. This is street fighting.” Rivera’s tips included deflecting punches, counter slapping, and finally, kicks designed to fight off attackers. He encouraged participants to use readily available items as weapons if they are attacked and to make sure they get their hands up first to protect themselves. “You don’t have to overpower your opponent. If you’re in your kitchen grab a knife or if outdoors a stick…and always go for
The Ogle County Chapter of The Well Armed Woman meets the second Sunday of each month. Contact Barb Graham at 815-742-0384 or email Bgraham25@me.com. primary targets,” he said. Rivera and his wife Maria, had participants spar with each other practicing slapping techniques and blocking moves. They both helped the women with technical suggestions. “I want you to use your hands first, but I also want you to know there are options,” he said. “I want to teach you something you can use today and not make it too technical. Awareness is key. If something does not feel right do not do it. Trust your gut.” With co-club leader Teresa Lagerstam, Leaf River, using a foam blocker, each participant took turns hitting the target and kicking toward knees and shins while Rivera watched. Lagerstam could not help but smile when her 70-year-old mother, Jolene, really stepped up to the task. “This is why I didn’t get in trouble as a kid,” Teresa joked as her mom smacked away with a baton. That type of camaraderie is typical with the Ogle County Chapter, which focuses on creating opportunities for women to learn and grow through firearm training. The chapter’s goals are to “educate, equip, and empower woman shooters”. Due to Sunday’s weather, club
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Above, Well Armed Woman co-leader Teresa Lagerstam, left, lets her mom, Jolene, practice a self-defense kick during a program at Camp Lowden. Below, co-leader Cherie Slack, Oregon, uses a baton to strike a target.
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Eighth grade girls beat Pecatonica 33-21 The David L. Rahn eighth grade girls’ basketball team earned a 33-21 victory in their opening conference contest at Pecatonica on Feb. 4. The Eagles took charge early, utilizing their man press. DLR led at the break, 18-11 and a 12 to 7 third quarter propelled the Eagles to the win. Seven eagles aided in the balanced scoring attack. Olivia Lambrigtsen led all scorers with 13 points
followed by Kaitlyn Daub added eight, Samantha Merrill with four, and Ashley McCormick, with three. Lauren Montavon and Lorena Nava-Moyotl each had a basket and Breanna DeHaan added a free throw. Two days earlier, the Eagles hosted Dixon Reagan for two games. In the afternoon’s first game, the Eagles had trouble offensively. The visiting Patriots built a 10-12 halftime lead.
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Lady Hawk bowlers fail to advance at sectional By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After the morning session of the Dixon girls bowling sectional on Feb. 13, things were heating up nicely for six teams in contention for state berths. One of those teams was Oregon, nestled between Moline and East Moline for the fourth and final spot. So close were those three teams, that only two pins separated them. East Moline had 2,824, Oregon 2,823 and Moline 2,822. Freeport, Dixon and Sycamore held the first through third places at the Plum Hollow Lanes. Unfortunately for the Lady Hawks, they could only muster 2,546 pins in three afternoon games. That dropped them to eighth place among the 12 teams entered. Freeport won the event with 5,778, followed by East Moline, Moline and Dixon. “Realistically, we should have been in the top four,”
Oregon coach Al Nordman said. “We finished ahead of all these teams two weeks ago in the Dixon Invite, except East Moline and Freeport. We managed to get worse in each of the three consecutive weeks we bowled tournaments in Dixon.” Alexandra Duncan led Oregon in the morning with a 613 series. In the afternoon, Ali Scheidecker posted a 604, but everyone tailed off. “Fatigue plays a factor. It is a long day and game 5 is five hours into competition,” Nordman said. “Kids also have to bowl outside of their comfort zone when the lanes dry out. Practicing this is very difficult – both from a recreation of condition and a willingness perspective.” Overall, Ali and Abby Scheidecker, Duncan, Caitlyn Kaltenbrun topped the 1,000 mark for the sixgame series, but each was a long ways off from qualifying as individuals. Emily Corbin bowled a 5-game set of 860
Oregon’s Ali Scheidecker reacts as she walks back to her team Saturday during the sectional at Plum Hollow in Dixon. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media
and Victoria Barnhart had a 161. “Through all of this, our biggest problems were “split” between missing more than 40 makeable spare shots and more than 30 splits on the day,” Nordman
said. “You can’t have over 70 open frames and expect to advance. In the end, we simply did not execute enough good shots.” Coming in, the girls knew they would be facing some of the better individuals in
the state, a rugged chore for the second smallest school in the field. “The individual bowlers in this event were very solid and this sectional had the highest bottom score to qualify in the state, so team qualifying was the best way to make it to state,” Nordman said. Montana Houston of Freeport took first with a 1,363 series, followed by Leah Samuelson of East Moline at 1,314. Besides Dixon representing the local area at the state meet, Paige Setchell (1,310) of Amboy took third and will be headed downstate for the first time. The key for her was missing just six spares over six games and rolling her first ever 700 series. Even without making it to the IHSA state meet, Oregon had an outstanding year, finishing 14-0, winning two conference titles and two team tournaments. The only sectional bowler that will be lost to graduation is Corbin.
“With all of the top five bowlers back, we would look to be competitive next year,” Nordman said. “Many of the girls made significant advances and will need to make one more step forward to be competitive in the State Series. The level of commitment that the girls show in the off season will dictate for far they advance next season.” In the area, Dixon also loses only one bowler, but Freeport and Sycamore were senior-dominated. Oregon has the potential to make a strong run next year, but some things are in flux. “Bowling will longer be a BNC sport next year, as Byron and Lutheran are dropping their programs due to lack of numbers and cost. The fate of the NIBC is also unclear, as both of those schools were also in that conference. So, we may have no conference at all to participate in,” Nordman said.
Hawks post big wins over Lutheran, Byron By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With a solid 7-man rotation, it was more than the Trevor Otten show for the Oregon basketball team in a 58-54 win over Rockford Lutheran on Feb. 10. However, Otten was 5-for9 from 3-point range, 8-for9 shooting free throws, had three key steals and finished with 27 points. His efforts help put the Hawks (8-3) into sole possession of second place in the Big Northern conference, ahead of both Lutheran (7-4) and Winnebago (7-4). “As he goes, so goes their team,” said Lutheran’s Matt Anderson, who was assigned the task of guarding Otten. Last year, Anderson had the same assignment and held Otten to only two points on Oregon’s home floor. “The difference between then and now is that Trevor is not letting things bother him as much,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “He hit a huge three for us and then had a steal. People don’t realize it, but he has a knack for timing and being able to jump in the passing lanes for steals.” Those two sequences of plays came late in the third quarter after Lutheran gained the lead for the first time. Jerrick Orsted was out with foul trouble and James Robinson was able to drive
Above, Oregon’s Jerrick Orsted battles Byron’s Verne Johnson for a loose ball while at left, Arne Wendler puts up a shot during Big Northern Conference action Feb. 12. Photo by Earleen Hinton
the lane for nine straight Lutheran points. Trailing 38-34, Otten bombed a long-range three from the top of the key and seconds later stole the ball and found Orsted, who had come back in to the game, for an open basket. Otten finished the quarter out with another steal and the Hawks
held a 39-38 lead going into the final quarter. With Hawk point guard Jarrett Reynolds on the bench with foul trouble, Lutheran started giving Oregon problems with a trapping defense. That’s when No. 6 and 7 men, Mitchell Nehrkorn and Kole Mowry, came to the rescue for the
Hawks. Nehrkorn fearlessly drove the lane for a layup, had a steal and also found Arne Wendler for an open shot. He did the same earlier in the game with two nifty passes to Orsted. “Lutheran is very athletic, but will overplay you. That’s when you hit the open man,”
Nehrkorn said. With the muscular all-state football player Robinson continuing to barrel down the floor on drives, Mowry stood up and took two charges against him in the fourth quarter, the second forcing Robinson out of the game on fouls. “Kole’s not afraid of
anyone,” Virgil said. “He’ll stick his nose out and hit someone or get hit. He’s very physical.” Mowry also threw in an off-balance shot with a Lutheran defender draped over him for a 53-48 Hawk lead. Turn to B2
Lady Tigers roll by Fulton to win Oregon Regional Byron to play for sectional title By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty.org Before tipping off against Fulton in the final of the 2A Oregon Regional on Feb. 11, Byron girls basketball coach Eric Yerly had simple instructions for his team. “We talked about making the first run – start fast and play hard,” Yerly said. Byron couldn’t have done a better job in completing that task in its 70-32 victory, starting the game with a 23-0 run, then putting together a 24-2 surge to start the second half. Mercifully, the Tigers let up after those runs, but Fulton still saw its season Members of the 2015-16 Lady Tigers’ basketball team pose with their trophy after winning the Oregon Regional on come to an end. Feb. 11. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are: Megahn McCarey, Rachel Bonnell, Emmy Keller, Challen Jackson, In Byron’s first run, the and Martha Hodapp. Back row: Kelsey Thatcher, Abby Richardson, Kayla Miller, Lexi DeVries, Bailey Burrows, Paige Steamers had 10 turnovers. Holloway, Sarah Hopkins, Monica Barracks, Sydney Jackson, and Tamya Vaultonburg. Photo by Earleen Hinton By the time the third quarter
ended, they had 25, mostly on steals by the athletic Byron defense. “We weren’t prepared for their length,” Fulton coach Mike Menchaca. “We tried to slow the game, but couldn’t.” Whitney Wynkoop, who finished with eight points, scored Fulton’s first basket with 1:45 left in the first quarter. In Byron’s 23-0 run, Fulton only managed to get off four shots. One slight negative for Byron was foul trouble by their two post players, 6-foot-2 Bailey Burrows and 6-foot Sarah Hopkins. With those two on the bench in the second quarter, the Steamers were able to match Byron in the scoring category. Betsy Leonard took advantage of the absence of Burrows and Hopkins and had 10 points in that quarter. That all changed after Turn to B2
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Princeton sectional was not kind to Hawk wrestlers By Randy Holland The Princeton IHSA Sectional Tournament was not kind to the Oregon wrestlers as the Hawks did not have a qualifier to the IHSA State Individual Finals next week in Champaign. The top finisher for Oregon was 195 pounder Tyler Burke who reached the consolation semifinals where he was defeated by the fourth place finisher. At 126 pounds, Chase Clark, a regional fourth place finisher, got a trip to the tournament on a draw, after one of the other regionals did not have enough wrestlers to fill the three qualifiers. He had a pin and a win in the tournament, dropping out in the consolation quarterfinals. At 182, Matt Stevens had two pins before he took his second loss, also in the wrestleback quarterfinals. Wrestling at 138, first year senior Konner Wilson lost both of his matches by falls. The tournament lived up to its billing as the toughest in the state as wrestlers advancing from the Polo and Sherrard regionals took 45 of the 56 medals. Sherrard had a five-man edge in total state qualifiers, but they only earned two championships and sent just nine to the first place mat. By contrast, led by Dakota with five champions, a second, and a fourth, and
Byron with three champions and a fourth, wrestlers advancing from Polo took 10 first places and six runnersup. Lena-Winslow had a champ and three second places and Stillman Valley had a champ and a fourth place finish. Winnebago advanced two second place winners. Fulton and Orion had the first place winners for the Sherrard Regional. The other two champions came from Amboy and Peru St. Bede, both in the Seneca Regional, which had seven total qualifiers, including four thirds and a fourth. The Aurora Central Catholic Regional advanced four, three third places and one fourth. Oregon won three of four by pins in the preliminary round. Clark opened against Elias San Juan of Princeton and had a 9-0 lead when he hooked up the half nelson for the third time for a fall at 2:46 to advance to the quarterfinals. Konner Wilson had a tough first match against Kyle Sigmon of Seneca, turned three times, the last in a butcher to get pinned at 1:50. Matthew Stevens started against Anthony Sams of Seneca and scored two sets of backpoints in the first period to take a 7-0 first period lead. In the second, he hit a hip toss, pinning at 2:23. Tyler Burke went
Chase Clark tries to break the grasp of Le-Win’s Hunter Luke during regional action. Photo by Chris Johnson
against Logan Crawford of Rockridge and was scoreless through the first, fighting off a late throw. On top in the second, he ran the wing to advance with a fall at 3:28. In his quarterfinal match, Clark met second ranked Hunter Spengler of Sherrard. After losing a spladle for four points Clark got spun down into a chicken and pinned in a Saturday night at 1:40. Spengler took third place in the tournament. Stevens drew seventh ranked and eventual second place finisher Dylan Binion of Erie-Prophetstown in the quarterfinal. He lost two arm drag takedowns in the first period and an escape to start the third. He escaped three times in the match but could not get through for a takedown
down the stretch and he lost a tough one 5-3. Burke had lost to Dallas Appleman of Amboy by a quick pin in a match earlier in the season. This time he gave the second ranked wrestler all he could handle. Appleman hit a quick double to start the match and scored a reverse to start the second. Burke worked to his feet several times in the third picking up two stalling points as he went the distance in a hard fought 4-2 loss. Appleman, ranked seventh, went on to take the Sectional title. Clark met Jeffery Holbrook of Orion in the first round of wrestlebacks and was snapped down early in the match. Clark scored three escapes and a takedown
with 10 seconds left in the second, added a tilt for two points in the third and held on a 7-4 win. In his consolation match, Wilson went against Tony Heintz of Fulton and lost a takedown and a tilt for two points in the first. He had nice reverse in the second, but trailed 10-3 when he was put in a half nelson and pinned at 5:30 to end his tournament. Heintz went on to take third. In the second round of consolation, Stevens fought a strong high crotch by Howard Neekon of Mooseheart then spun behind for a takedown. He pulled back with a chicken wing and switched it to a reverse half to advance with a pin at 1:35. In the consolation first round, Burke took TJ Colon of Aurora Central Catholic down with a low single and ran a tilt and a cradle to take a 6-0 lead. He started on top in the second and took a half nelson over the front 37 seconds into the period to reach the quarterfinal. In the consolation quarterfinal against Trenton Murphy of Mercer County, Clark was on his back in a tilt for a 5-0 first period deficit. In the second, he lost a switch and was tilted twice to trail 11-0. He lost another switch with a minute to go and got tilted again for two points to complete a 16-0 technical fall loss at 5:42. In an action packed match
against tenth ranked Chris Peterson of Aurora Central Catholic in the consolation quarterfinal, Stevens scored the first takedown but was countered to his back for five points to trail 8-3 after the first. He came back with a reverse and a tilt for two points. He lost an escape, scored a takedown, then lost another escape to trail 10-9 after two. He lost an escape at the edge of mat a minute into the third and could not score again, dropping an 11-9 decision. Burke drew Brandon Mangum of Genoa-Kingston in the quarterfinal and hit a five point hip toss to take a 6-1 lead into the second. Starting down, he stood and stepped over for a reversal, then found a chicken wing and pinned at 2:44 to advance to the wrestleback semifinal. In the semifinal with a State berth on the line, Burke went against Caleb Dorsey of Rock Island Alleman. Dorsey took charge from the beginning, and Burke spent the last minute of the first period on his back and trailed 5-0. He started the second with a lost escape and takedown. Hehad two escapes in the second for his only points. In the third, he tried a roll that was stopped short, ending up on his back with a minute and a half to go. He spent the rest of the match there, avoiding a pin and he lost a 15-2 major decision.
Lady Tigers advance to sectional championship this Thursday From B1 halftime. With Byron’s starting five intact, a 3717 lead ballooned to 61-19 with two minutes left in the quarter. It was basically a repeat of the first quarter, with Byron stealing the ball from Fulton and converting on the other end. Byron had 29 boards to 17 for Fulton. Another strong aspect of Byron’s game was very efficient passing.
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“We play unselfish basketball,” Yerly said. “Lexi [DeVries] does a good job of getting us into our offense.” DeVries led all scorers with 20 points, followed by Hopkins with 17, Paige Holloway with 13, and Burrows 10. It was the second game in row those four juniors scored in double figures, a rarity in girls basketball. “This game wasn’t really
From B1 Moments earlier, Lutheran was hurt by fouling Otten on a 3-point attempt. The senior guard calmly sank all three tosses to break a 48-48 tie. “Late in the game, we weren’t making proper decisions and Oregon was keeping its
a blowout. They were just a better team,” Menchaca said. For Byron (28-3), it was their 15th regional title in the last 22 years. The next goal for the Tigers will be to win their second sectional in the past four years. “Anyone can beat anybody,” Yerly said. “I gave them a quote before the regional: ‘Respect everyone, fear no one.’” With regional wins of 31
composure,” Lutheran coach Tom Guse said. “Having guys in their system for a long time helps.” Sophomore Kenny Strawbridge, who had 16 points, gave the Crusaders a glimmer of hope with a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left,
and 38 points, it seemed extremely unlikely anyone was going to keep the Tigers from a regional title. Even with the loss, Fulton (10-14) ended the season on a high note, playing for its first regional title in 6 years. It was also an improvement over the 4-27 record in Menchaca’s first season in 2014. “We won two games this week, including a big one over Bureau Valley,”
but two free throws by Otten sealed the Hawk win. Orsted and Wendler backed up Otten with 10 points each. Carson Buck added six points. “If we can’t win, there no one I rather lose to than Oregon,” Guse said. “I’ll be rooting for Quinn and his team to go as far
Menchaca said. “The seniors changed the culture.” Lady Tigers Advance The Lady Tigers advanced to the Byron Sectional by downing Kankakee Bishop McNamara 53-31 on Feb. 15. Holloway led Byron with 18 points followed by Hopkins with 12, Burrows with 11, and DeVries with nine. Byron plays for the
as they can. He’s a good friend and has done a great job with this team.” It was the first time in the same season that Virgil has beaten both Winnebago and Lutheran. “To beat both teams in the same week is surreal,”
sectional crown on Thursday against Winnebago. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Byron High School. The sectional winner will play at the Monmouth SuperSectional on Monday, Feb. 22 facing the winner of the Manito (Midwest Center) Sectional. The super-sectional winner advances to the final four of the Class 2A tournament in Normal on Feb. 26-27. Nehrkorn said. On Feb. 12, the Hawks used a second-quarter scoring run to take the lead, then pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the rival Tigers 56-47. Orsted had 14 points while Wendler scored 12, and Nehrkorn added 11 points.
Sports Column Is this the best Hawks team for basketball? By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Could this be the best Oregon boys basketball team since the Hawks won a sectional in 1979? With the way they’ve been playing lately and the caliber of competition that have faced, they have to be considered as talented as any team since then. Not quite at the same level as the Denny Kessel coached ’79 team, but that was a special group. Though I didn’t live in Oregon yet, I can remember listening to their supersectional contest on WRHL. It was a shame as team as good as Oregon had to play
Timothy Christian, who went on to place third in the state. WRHL is still broadcasting occasional Hawk games 37 years later; in fact, doing the last five of the season, not counting the Benton Shootout. A fixture at the IHSA state finals for 46 years straight, WRHL’s moniker of the area’s acknowledged sports leader fits them well. Announcer Jeff Leon’s dedication to local high school sports is remarkable and the thousands of games he has broadcast is a testament to that. Oregon wraps up the season at home on Friday against Stillman Valley. Hope to see a huge crowd at the Blackhawk Center to honor a large contingent of seniors, both starters and those from a very active bench. While we’re at it, lets acknowledge the nine senior
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Lady Hawk basketball players. Lacking the talent and athletic ability needed to compete in the BNC, they still put forth an determined effort and were fundamentally sound. That’s all one can ask for in a sports team. These seniors were as important as the seniors on the boys team. After watching games with Ashton, Byron, Forreston, Oregon, Polo, SV and Winnebago, the best student cheering section was Forreston at a girls regional final. They were enthusiastic, loud, creatively attired and supported their team to the end. You guys rocked and are an example for others to follow. Tough Seed for Polo As somewhat expected, Polo’s basketball team got the dreaded No. 4 subsectional seed and will be traveling to the Peoria area and likely facing defending state champ Brimfield. This is a hard-luck scenario. Three years ago, Polo (21-8) lost at the regional to Eastland, who went on to state. Two years ago, they (23-8) lost to a very good Aquin team in a brutal
regional. And last year, a 2210 team lost to state-bound Forreston at the regional. Finally in a year Polo would be the favorite at the regional, the IHSA went to the sub-sectional concept, as a means for keeping regionals from being topheavy, like Forreston in 2014. Breaking out of their midseason slump, which likely cost them a higher seed, Polo is playing better than any 1A team in northwest Illinois. Maybe No. 1 seed Brimfield will underestimate the Marcos. Call me an optimist, but there isn’t any reason Polo can’t upset Brimfield. With Peyton Glawe and Tristin Woodin hitting threes, Wyatt Patterson handling the middle and Brad Cavanaugh’s athleticism, even Brimfield will have their hands full. “I think the sub-sectional seeding is the way to go,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “I just think the state shouldn’t put the northernmost school and the southern-most school to be the regional hosts. But, I think it’s better than putting teams together based on where they are, just to make
it easy. “As far as this year goes, I think the coaches got it (seeding) right. If we had done a better job earlier in the year, we would be the No. 2 or No. 3 seed. If we continue to play at the level we are currently, we’ll take our chances against anyone in the state.” Glad to hear Messer is not bitter about this and credit to the IHSA for making an effort to spread the level of competition around. Wrestling Sectional It was a tough go of it at the Princeton wrestling sectional for Oregon and Polo, with only Ethan Cain advancing to state. Credit to Tyler Burke of Oregon for coming one win away from making it to Assembly Hall. Burke came into the season completely unheralded and almost pulled off a rags-toriches story. An example of how far he came was in the quarterfinals, where he only lost to eventual 195-pound champ Dallas Appleman of Amboy, 4-2. How about undefeated Nolan Baker of Byron pinning his way to a sectional title at 132? Baker, only a junior has won over
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40 matches in his first three years. Garrett Goebel of Lombard Montini has the IHSA record with 201 career wins from 2004-2008. Baker can’t reach that, but has a good shot to make it into the top 20 with close to 180 wins by his senior season. Here is something that rarely happens, if at all. At a 2A wrestling sectional, freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior brothers (the Punke family) from Washington all qualified for the state meet. Oddly, the biggest of the bunch was the freshman at 195 pounds.
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Electronic recycling is Feb. 26 in Oregon
White Out An Illinois Department of Transportation truck plows snow on Ill. 2 between Oregon and Grand Detour on Sunday afternoon. Several inches of light snow blanketed Ogle County. Photo by Earleen Hinton
The next monthly electronics recycling dropoff for Ogle County residents will be Friday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp[ at the Ogle County Annex Building, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. The event is coordinated by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD). Volunteers are needed to help unload vehicles and sort and stack electronics. Lunch and a t-shirt will be offered to volunteers. Items accepted include all televisions, computer hardware, computer cable, monitors, laptops, tablets, printers, FAX machines, phone systems, stereo equipment, and DVD/ VCR players. Additional items include video gaming systems, cell phones, radios, digital clocks, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted at a cost of $5. Items not accepted
include vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, power tools, yard tools, coffee makers, fryers, ovens, white goods (appliances), air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or humidifiers. An unlimited number of televisions can be brought in for recycling, however dismantled and scavenged items are considered business electronics and are not accepted through this program. OCSWMD staff will be on hand to assist unloading and sorting of electronics. Checks brought in for microwave recycling, made out to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. This event is open to Ogle County residents only. Residents of other counties, businesses who wish to recycle electronics, or volunteers, should call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 for more information. For a full list of accepted items, go to www.oglecounty. org.
as a full cash for bond and won’t appear in court. Bart Larsen, 45, Amboy, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving on revoked license. Larsen posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26. At approximately 9:40 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 6,000 block of E. Flagg Road. The stop was initiated due to the fact the vehicle was exceeding the posted
speed limit. After further investigation the juvenile driver was arrested for possession of cannabis. The Ogle County K-9 Unit searched the vehicle and the cannabis was the only illegal substance found in the vehicle. The juvenile was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was processed and released to parents. The juvenile is due to Turn to B4
domestic battery, pre-trial conference April 11. Debra Pinchot, 48, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, bond forfeiture date April 13. Jeremy Izer, 24, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery/ battery, pre-trial conference March 14. Justin Winters, 32, Princeton, driving while license revoked/unlawful violation of order of protection, pre-trial conference March 14. John Rasmussen, 33, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle, pre-trial conference March 14. Skylar McBride, 37, Mt. Morris, child pornography/ obstructing justice, pre-trial conference March 28. Patrick McCann, 39, Rockford, aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference April 11. Graham Flinchum, 36, Oregon, delivery of a controlled substance (2 counts), pre-trial conference March 14. Eric Young, 36, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 14. Thomas Johnson, 52, Machesney Park, driving
while license revoked, pretrial conference March 14.
Sheriff Activity Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.
set at $870 pending a court appearance.
Feb. 9 James Feary, 28, Freeport, was arrested for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,336 pending a court appearance.
Gabrielle Lepperd, 25, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Lepperd’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.
Feb. 10 Allyssa Rains, 26, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Rains’ full cash bond was
At approximately 4 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Ill. 52 and Ill. 26. After an investigation, it was
Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.
counts), jury status call Feb. 22. Zachary Farve, 26, Rochelle, residential burglary/possession of stolen property (two counts)/theft (two counts), retail theft, pretrial conference March 14. Britany Goike, 24, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference March 14. Madeline Martin, 21, Rochelle, burglary (two counts)/aggravated ID theft, jury status call Feb. 22. Christopher Eccles, 31, Ogle County Jail, conspiracy, jury status call Feb. 22. Joshua Palmer, 35, East Moline, possession of a controlled substance, status Feb. 19. Gary Wright, 62, Rockford, aggravated DUI/driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 14. Christopher Martin, 27, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference March 14. Bobby Lee Donelson, 39, Preston, forgery, pre-trial conference April 11. Bianca Andaluz, 22, Chicago, burglary, plea Feb. 22. Eric Pippen, 45, Springfield, armed violence/ possession of stolen motor vehicle/driving while license
Feb. 8 Phillip Davis, 45, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to escape. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation. He must submit to random drug testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. Shannon Davis, 33, Sterling, burglary, pre-trial conference March 14. Mario Messer, 43, Rochelle, aggravated battery/driving while license suspended/resisting a police officer, status Feb. 29. Steven Rozakis, 33, Oregon, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Feb. 22. Mitchell Wolf, 29, Rock Falls, burglary, jury status call Feb. 22. Brandy Berg, 35, Warren, aggravated ID theft (5
determined that Lori L. Bridge, 51, Dixon, was turning left from Ill. 26 onto Ill. 52 when she failed to yield to the traffic eastbound on Ill 52 and was struck by a vehicle being driven by Michael Z. Collins, 33 Polo. Bridge was extricated from her vehicle and transported to CGH Hospital in Dixon for injuries sustained. Collins refused medical treatment at the scene. Allyssa Rains, 26, Chana was arrested at 6:28 p.m.
for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of S. Lowell Park Road. Rains was also arrested on outstanding Ogle and Whiteside County warrants. Rains was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Feb. 11 Larry L. Smith, 56, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Smith posted $101
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revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 19. Dallas Hodges, 49, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pre-trial conference March 14. Stefanie W. Blanton, 34, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Feb. 22. Benjamin Donaldson, 42, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference April 11. Steven Harms, 60, Rockford, theft, pre-trial conference March 14. Stephen Romando, 49, Oregon, threatening a public official, pre-trial conference March 14. Zavier Calzada, 31, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference March 14. Jacob Albers, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/possession of drug paraphernalia, status Feb. 19. Charles Gerber, 28, Batavia, theft, jury status call March 28. Sergio Garcia, 41, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening, pretrial conference March 14. James Bamborough, 46, Oregon, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference March 14. Jonathan Olson, 25, Rockford, aggravated fleeing
to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference April 11. Reginald Turner, 42, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 14. Kevin Moore, 55, Baileyville, possession of a controlled substance/driving while license suspended, pretrial conference April 11. Laron Land, 29, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference March 14. Samantha Worzella, 22, Rockton, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference April 11. James Hill, 58, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference March 14. Andrew Jacobson, 31, Oregon, unlawful restraint/ domestic battery, pre-trial conference March 14. Abdullah Hawaa, 29, Rockford, arson, jury status call Feb. 22. Michael Allen, 20, Polo, burglary, status March 11. Leslie Brashaw, 38, Forreston, financial exploitation of the elderly/ theft/aggravated ID theft, pre-trial conference April 11. Mario Pineda, 22, Rochelle, reckless discharge of a firearm/domestic battery, pre-trial conference April 11. Thomas Sparks, 29, Byron, unlawful restraint/
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Feb. 10 Robert Bockman, 34, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, failed to appear; bond forfeiture April 13. Donavon Burnley, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, failed to appear; bond forfeiture April 13. David Knight, 36, unknown address, burglary/ retail theft, failed to appear: $25,000 arrest warrant issued. Jacqueline D’Onofrio, 53, Monroe Center, reckless discharge of a firearm/ domestic battery, preliminary hearing March 9. Martha Contreras, 59, Rochelle, retail theft, pretrial conference April 11. Ricardo Castillo, 38, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, status March 30. Jamie Mancillas, 40, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Feb. 22. Feb. 11 Thomas Kronon, 26, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing March 9.
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State’s Attorney From B3 appear in Ogle County Court at a later date. Feb. 13 Andrew D. Forbes, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Forbes posted the $425 as a purge bond and was released with no further court date needed. Heather R. Wills, 29, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. A purge bond was set at $186 and bond on a petitions to revoke was set at $3,000. Wills posted $486 and was released and is scheduled to appear in court again on March 11. At approximately 9:25 p.m., deputies were
dispatched to a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Ill. 52 and Freeport Road. After an investigation, deputies learned Elvin Evans, 72, Freeport, was traveling northbound on Freeport Road in his Chrysler van. After he stopped at the intersection of Ill. 52, he pulled out in front of a Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by Jeffrey Currens, 55, Lanark, that was traveling westbound on Ill. 52. The Ford pickup then struck the Chrysler van on the passenger side of the vehicle. Evans and three of his passengers, Guy Evans, 41, Orangeville, Marilyn Evans, 72, Freeport, and Sarah Evans, 12, Orangeville were all transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital by EMS for minor injuries. Evans was also issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. Polo EMS, Mt. Morris EMS, and Milledgeville EMS assisted with the
accident. At 8:04 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Ill. 72 and Merrill Road on a 2005 Chevy Aveo for an equipment violation. After a short investigation, Anjelica L. Brockman 21, Dixon, was arrested for two counts of possession of drug equipment, possession of a controlled substance and violation of the hypodermic needle and syringe act. Also arrested was Kelly M. McCoy, 32, Dixon, for possession of drug equipment and violation of the hypodermic needle and syringe act. Both were transported to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond. At 3:18 p.m., deputies stopped a 1992 Honda in the 11000 block of north Ill. 26 for speeding. After a short investigation, Ryan L. Hoffman, 22, Lanark, was arrested for speeding and possession of drug equipment.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. Feb. 5 Wells Fargo Bank, warranty deed to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 109 N. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $10. James Rudecki and Denise Rudecki, quit claim deed to James Rudecki, Denise Rudecki, and John Rudecki, 7330 Crestview Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township. Thomas W. Ekard and Denise Ekard, warranty deed
to Bonnie Harder and James Harder, 16547 E. McNeal Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township $175,001. Feb. 8 Richard Frint, warranty deed to Shane W. Harvey, 4571 E. Marrill Rd., Byron, Marion Township, $315,000. Thomas E. Brown, Jr., warranty deed to Bruce W. Balthazor, 115 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $43,000. Nora A. Skurski, quit claim deed to Howard E. Skurski, 9554 N. Blaine Dr., Byron, Byron Township. U.S. Bank, trustee, and Master Securities, TR2005FRE1, warranty deed to Zechariah Johnson, 203 N. 14th St., Oregon,
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Oregon-Nashua Township, $132,000. Charles P. Hubbard and Lorraine A. Hubbard, quit claim deed to Charles P. Hubbard and Lorraine A. Hubbard, 2419 Meridian Rd., Chana, White Rock Township. Feb. 9 Gary L. Nailor, quit claim deed to Pammy K. Nailor and Gary L. Nailor, property in Marion Township, no address given. Feb. 10 Barbara A. Byrd, deceased by heirs, quit claim deed to Douglas W. Byrd, Dennis M. Byrd, David J. Byrd, and Debra A. Jordan, 1012 Westview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township.
Also arrested was Colton A. R. Brooks, 23, Lanark, for unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug equipment. Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. Feb. 14 Deputies investigated a one vehicle accident in the 1000 block of West Ill. 64. A blue Chevy Avalanche was traveling westbound when it lost control in the snow covered road. The vehicle went into the north ditch and struck a tree. The driver, Laurence Ide, 58, Dixon, was taken to KSB Hospital by Stillman Valley Ambulance for minor injuries. The three passengers, Eileen Ide, 62, Dixon, David Ide, 18, Dixon, and Karli Miller, 17, Oregon, were all
The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Julie L. Thomas, 51, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 2, 2016, Jan. 1, 2016, $160. Tyler T. Rexroad, 16, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 3, 2016 (Jan. 3, 2016), $195. Barbara J. Ohata, 60, Oregon, expired registration, Feb. 2, 2016 (Jan. 2, 2016), dismissed per state motion. Carol S. Richards, 45, Chana, failure to obey yield sign, Feb. 5, 2016 (Jan. 4, 2016), $120. George D. Ginn, 54, Davis
transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon and Mount Morris Ambulances for minor injuries. At 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to Interstate 39, mile marker 102 northbound, for a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries. It was determined that a semi truck-trailer driven by Rodney Ekstrom, 39, Coal Valley, was attempting to merge into the right lane when he struck a 2012 GMC driven by Kourtney A. Yarbrough, 29, Waukegan. Ekstrom was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Yarbrough was transported to Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Rochelle Fire. The accident remains under investigation.
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Feb. 15 Destine D. Walker, 30, Oglesby, was arrested at approximately 3:15 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license (expired over one year) following a traffic stop in the 17000 block of East Ill. 38. She was also cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. At 3:15 p.m., deputies, along with the Oregon Fire Department and Oregon Ambulance, responded to a single vehicle crash on Devil’s Backbone Road, one mile south of Pines Road. A van driven by Beth A. Wright, 33, Mt Morris, lost control on the snow covered roadway, slid through a curve, and struck a tree. Wright was taken to KSB Hospital with apparent minor injuries.
Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, $120; expired registration, dismissed per state motion, Feb. 3, 2016 (Jan. 5, 2016). Donald G. Jensen, 24, Oregon, failure to reduce sped, Feb. 4, 2016 (Jan. 9, 2016), $120. Veronica H. Brubacher, 24, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 1, 2016 (Jan. 17, 2016), $120. Amanda M. Mackey, 17, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic control device, Feb. 1, 2016 (Jan. 12, 2016), $120. Katherine E. Hanson, 25, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 1, 2016 (Jan. 17, 2016), $160. Nathan S. Gentz, 20, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 1, 2016 (Jan. 21, 2016), $160. Cassie A. Hailey, 22, Stillman Valley, driving 11-
14 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 1, 2016 (Dec. 14, 2015), $175. Ruby Jimenez, 29, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 10, 2016 (Dec. 30, 2015), $120. Elijah G. Leffelman, 16, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 10, 2016 (Jan. 15, 2016), $175. Jared A. Miles, 21, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 8, 2016 (Jan. 23, 2016), $195. Austin L. Burkhart, 19, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 9, 2016 (Jan. 28, 2016), $120. Kenneth C. Bosch, 63, Byron, expired registration, Feb. 20, 2016 (Jan. 25, 2016), $120. Lincoln C. Evenson, 32, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 8, 2016 (Jan. 24, 2016), $120.
Bill, making the trips to see their great-grandchildren in Arizona and Virginia. Her family and friends knew her fondly as “Dado.” Dado held Sunday dinners on the farm giving her quality time with her family. Survivors include husband, Bill; daughters, Mary (William Bacilek) Mitchell, Rockford, and Linda Hammer, Gilbert, Arizona; sister, Kathi (Don) Heller, Byron; brother-inlaw, Paul Schmidt, Polo; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, Courtney (Matthew) Richardson, daughter, Jordan, Dixon; Christopher (Wendy) Mitchell with daughter, Chloe, and son Elijah, Polo; Kaitlin (Thomas) Thompson with daughter, Mackenzie, and son, Xavier of Newport News, Virginia (both serving
in the Navy); Kaily (fiance Patrick Zazeuta) Barnes with son, Pryce, Phoenix, Arizona; Elgin Thomas, San Francisco, California; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, James Hammer; sister, Judy Bocker, sisterin-law, Fern Schmidt; niece, Carly Jo Heller. Funeral services were held on Feb. 15 at the Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, with a private burial following at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Camp Emmaus, PO Box 128, Mt. Morris, 61054 or the Polo Church of the Brethren.
beloved bird Willie will miss rooting for the Bears and cheering for every Packer loss together. He wouldn’t check out until football season was over. Dave was born June 27, 1958 in Oregon to Roy and Frances (Slagle) O’Brien. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1976 and worked as a tree trimmer for many years with NG Gilbert, Wright Tree Service and Illinois Power, living and working several of those years in southern Illinois before moving to Rochelle. Dave enjoyed fishing, border patrols, and Milwaukee’s Best. He is survived by sisters, Kathy (Bob) Sipe and Sandy Sullivan; brothers, Ed
O’Brien and Steve (Kristin) O’Brien; uncle, Chuck (Pat) Slagle; and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Cynthia; and brother, Randy. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon preceded by a visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Pastor David Rogula will officiate. Private burial in Riverview Cemetery, Oregon will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave’s name may be made to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon.
Obituaries Kathryn A. Giblin
Harlan Blake A celebration of life for Harlan Blake, 97, Mt. Morris, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren in the lower level fireplace room. Harlan died on Jan. 10, 2016.
Jean Blakeslee Jean Blakeslee, 59, Polo, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. A memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Pinecricker Café, 124 E. Mason St., Polo. For online condolences, please visit: www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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Kathryn Ann Giblin, 89, Mt. Morris, died on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Kathryn was born on Jan. 8, 1927 in Harmon, the daughter of Emmett and Gladys (Green) Giblin. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School in the Class of 1944. Kathryn married Robert Slater on July 24, 1944; he preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1971. Then she married Smokey Drumheller, and he preceded her in death. She worked for Kable Printing Company in Accounting Department until the strike, then she worked for the State of Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles. She loved to read, crossword puzzles, and most of all loved her family times. Kathryn is survived by her children, Dianne (Dale) Slater, Mayville, Wisconsin, Rita (Jim) Hermes, Oregon, Kay (Terry) Mageland, Janesville, Wisconsin, Nancy (Perry) Sommer, Rochelle, Bob (Pam) Slater, McHenry, Marilyn
Lynda G. Johnson Lynda G. Johnson, 61, Oregon, died on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at KSB Hospital, Dixon.
Robinson, Summerfield, Florida, Jim (Char) Slater, Fairbanks, Alaska, Ron (Roxanne) Slater, Fairbanks, Alaska, Jerry Slater, Racine, Wisconsin, Theresa (Dave) Smith, Toronto, Ontario; 38 grandchildren; 61 greatgrandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; a brother: Paul Giblin, Amboy. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; children, Ginger Britz and Paula McCarns; granddaughter, Roxanne Fossett Johnson; three brothers, Jack, Jim, and Bill Giblin; and two sisters, Rita Giblin and Mary Jean Hartman. Memorial mass will be held on Saturday Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Father Joseph Naill officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. until mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials mat be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. Cremation rites have been accorded per her wishes. Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, is helping the family.
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David W. O’Brien David Wayne O’Brien, 57, Rochelle and formerly of Oregon, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon, with his brothers and sisters at his side following a courageous five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. After his diagnosis, he kept his sense of humor and lived each day to the fullest. He often expressed that each morning he thanked God for giving him another day. Dave was a cherished brother, uncle and “great” uncle in every sense of the word. He was even Santa Claus until his nieces and nephews discovered his boots. His family along with his
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE
In re the Estate of: SHIRLEY J. CLAYTON, Deceased. NO. 2016-P-6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHIRLEY J. CLAYTON. Letters of Office were issued on January 26, 2016, to TROY K. CLAYTON as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: TROY K, CLAYTON, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016
NOTICE TO BIDDERS County Ogle Local Public Agency City of Oregon Section Number N.A. Route 10th Street and Hawk Drive Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of the Village Clerk, 115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 until 11:00 AM on April 6, 2016 Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly at the office of the Village Clerk,115 North 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 at 11:00 AM of April 6, 2016 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Name: 10th Street and Hawk Drive Length: 5,410 feet (1.02 miles) Location: 10th Street from IL 64 to Jefferson and Clay to Pines, and Hawk Drive Proposed Improvement Includes reconstruction of 10th Street from Clay to Pines, resurfacing 10th Street from IL 64 to Jefferson and cold-in-place recycling with HMA overlay of Hawk Drive. 1. Plans and proposal forms shall be obtained electronically in PDF format from the Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com. Contractors shall click on “Bid Login” on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions. The contract eBidDoc# (project number) is 4279393. The Project Manual PDF can be downloaded from the website by depositing ten dollars ($10.00) by credit card. Contractors can also obtain the Contract Documents in PDF format on a DVD by depositing $100.00 with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 East 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois for each DVD obtained. Said deposit is NONREFUNDABLE. 2. Prequalification If checked, the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an ?Affidavit of Availability? (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority. 3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals. 4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority: a. BLR 12200: Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal b. BLR 12200a Schedule of Prices c. BLR 12230: Proposal Bid Bond 5. The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided.
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6. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth The Awarding Authority examination. will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. 7. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract. 8. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened. 9. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals."
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY
HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK J. WYSOCKI, FRANKLIN J. WYSOCKI, FRANK WYSOCKI, CONCORD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 16 CH 2 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. Frank J. Wysocki, Franklin J. Wysocki, Frank Wysocki, Concord Condominium Association, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord claimants. Case No. 2016 CH 2. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Unit 805 of Concord Towers Condominium as shown on the Declaration of Condominium recorded April 12, 1989 as Document No. 563220 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as set forth in said Declaration; situated n Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 1133 North 7th Street, Unit 805, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN Number: 24-13-384-026 Mortgage and the Modification of Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, Illinois, as Document Numbers 201001004296 and 201305144. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of April, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated: January 11, 2016. /s/Kim Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684503 Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2006-D Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN W. BENSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1213 UNION DRIVE, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-27-205-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $274,236.66. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C14-00708. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. NANCY R. DENEAU, f/k/a NANCY FRANCOIS, LEONARD GOWERS, SUE MAITKE, n/k/a SUE GOWERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant. NO. 15 CH 86 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 9th day of October, 2015, I, Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, 815-235-0800. B. The common address of said property is: 710 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 6 in Benjamin F. Sheets' First Addition to the City of Oregon, in Ogle County, Illinois. AND part of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 3, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, thence South 33 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 6, 124 feet, thence North 33 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and thence East on the South line of said Lot 6 to the place of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County in the State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence E. The time and place of sale are: March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. Date at Freeport, Illinois, this 1st day of February, 2016. Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiffs 208 W Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016
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Notice is given of the death of ELMER R. ROWLEY. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2016, to BONNIE BOON f/k/a BONNIE SMITH as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: BONNIE BOON, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE MARIA AURORA CONTRERAS, Plaintiff, vii. FERNANDO CONTRERAS GARCIA, (Also known as JOSE FERNANDO HERNANDEZ GARCIA) Defendant. NO. 15 D 140 NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, FERNANDO CONTERAS GARCI, Defendant in the above-entitled action, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County by the Plaintiff therein, against you, praying for Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief, that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, FERNANDO CONTRERAS GARCIA, file your answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in said suit or otherwise make your appearance there in in the said court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois held in the courthouse in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, on or before the 28th day of March, 2016, default may be entered against you after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Prepared by: Rose A. Willette, #6208094 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. 303 N. Main St., #600 Rockford, IL 61101 815-965-2902 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: LARRY L. TRAVIS, Deceased. NO. 2016-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LARRY L. TRAVIS. Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2016, to EARL ROWLAND as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: EARL ROWLAND, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HERMAN A. MYERS, Deceased NO. 2016 P 9 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of a Herman A. Myers. Letters of office were issued on January 27, 2016 to David Bell, 1704 Davidson Tower Road, Yemassee, SC 29945, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 4th day of February 2016. DAVID BELL Independent Executor For the Estate of HERMAN A. MYERS, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs. TRENT G. FERGUSON and JENNIFER D. FERGUSON, HUSBAND and WIFE; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TRENT G. FERGUSON; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JENNIFER D. FERGUSON; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. CASE NO.: 2015 CH 69 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 16, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, will on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the north door of the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Administration Building, located at 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of said and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court confirmation of said sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of Lakeview Subdivision as located in the West Half (½) of the Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 25 and the East Half (½) of the Northeast Quarter (¼) of Section 26, all in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded February 20, 1962 as Document No. 353467; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Common Address: 1103 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Tax Code No.: 24-26-232-009 (2013 $2,244.52) Bi-level home built in 1963, with aluminum siding; 2 bedrooms; 1 bath; 776 sq. ft. Living area with a finished full basement and 2-car detached garage; Lot size is 7.584 sq.ft. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $119,674.85. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Ogle County Court file to verify this information. Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law office of Lester S. Weinstine, 409 North Main St., Morrison, IL 61270; 815-772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Oregon is accepting sealed bids for the installation of 4 streetlights in the Settlers Ridge subdivision. Bid packets are available at City Hall or by contacting Mike Bowers at 815 7616872. Bids will be opened Friday March 4, 2016 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 115 N. 3rd St., Oregon, IL 61061 at 10.00 AM. A minimum of 3 references of past projects similar in nature and proof of insurance shall accompany bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Feb. 18 & 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2006-D Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN W. BENSON, et al Defendant 15 CH 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 50 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF OGLE CROSSINGS PLAT NO 1. BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN D PLAT, FILE 71 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0413104 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY. ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1213 UNION DRIVE, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-27-205-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $274,236.66. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. 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). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1400708. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN POWELL'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 474, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684503 Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. NANCY R. DENEAU, f/k/a NANCY FRANCOIS, LEONARD GOWERS, SUE MAITKE, n/k/a SUE GOWERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant. NO. 15 CH 86 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 9th day of October, 2015, I, Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Kevin Strock, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, 815-235-0800. B. The common address of said property is: 710 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois C. The legal description of the property is: Lot 6 in Benjamin F. Sheets' First Addition to the City of Oregon, in Ogle County, Illinois. AND part of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 3, in Township 23 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, thence South 33 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 6, 124 feet, thence North 33 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and thence East on the South line of said Lot 6 to the place of beginning, in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County in the State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence E. The time and place of sale are: March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. At the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, Illinois. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale. Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. Date at Freeport, Illinois, this 1st day of February, 2016. Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiffs 208 W Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THE GARDEN HOMES OF OREGON HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 112 215 PARKVIEW DRIVE OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF LOT ELEVEN (11), IN CENTURY HILLS IN THE CITY OF OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9700544 IN PLAT FILE C AT PAGE 93 IN THE OFFICE OF THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 40.08 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 28 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11); THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 40.01 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 215 PARKVIEW DRIVE, OREGON, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by, CHARLES L WELTER A/K/A CHARLES LEO WELTER A/K/A CHARLES WELTER (DECEASED); DOROTHY E WELTER (DECEASED); CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; Mortgagor (s), to 1ST STEP MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 1001001204; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Kimberly Clark Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before March 8, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the firm of Pierce & Associates is deemed to be a debt collector and any information we receive will be used for that purpose. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 pleadings@pierceservices.com PA 1505473 I682860 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016
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AUCTIONS
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 8 Primitive style paintings by Shirley McPherson of Oregon, various themes, $1500; 38” mounted Muskie $400; 35” yellow fin tuna $400; ★815-980-8642★ I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
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Hotpoint elec. stove, black. Self cleaning. exc. cond., 4yrs old. $400. 815-9739639
SPORTING GOODS
716
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WOOD / FUEL
746
NEW TODAY Oak firewood split & delivered. Call 815-441-3299.
FURNITURE
755
Amish furniture Oak 30” high stool. Excellent cond. 6 stools $100 each. 815-734-6970 Ashley table and table buffet: 46x74x30"; 24" leaf; buffet 59x17x 32". 4 side, 2 arm chairs. Buffet 2 shelves, 2 drawers. 815-541-3822. Leather loveseat, black. Like new. Pd. $1500, sell for $900. Call 815499-1061.
HEALTH & FITNESS
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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY Corn fed beef. Buy ¼ or ½ Dave Stuart 815-772-4759. If you are interested in buying or selling Scentsy products please contact me! Deb Olliges Cell phone call or text 630-200-6213 or email Debra.Olliges@ gmail.com Mr. And Mrs. P's 710 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL. 815-288-1178 Antiques and Collectibles 25% OFF storewide in February. See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS
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S.U.V.S
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For Sale 2004 KENWORTH W900L, 500HP. C-15 Cat. eng., 13sp. trans., 66” standup sleeper, PW., 6 alum. & 4 steel wheels, very good Michelin tires on front; VG drive tires, 703,938 mi. $34,000 1994 INTERNATIONAL, 3406 500 HP, Cat. engine, 10sp., jake AC, very good tires, 200 WB, 1,308,385mi., engine OH. 200,000 ago. $12,000 1985 WHITE VOLVO 400HP, Cummins eng. 3.70 rear ends, 2 fuel tanks, very good tires, 601,888 ORIGINAL MILES, AC. $6,000 2000 INTERNATIONAL 9900I, DETROIT series 60 engine, $16,000 spent on engine in the last 3 years, 10sp., 180in. WB. very good tires, 6 alum. wheels & 4 steel. $20,000 2013 WABASH van trailer, 53ft. long & 102” wide, very low mileage, very good tires, like new. $20,000 2001 WILSON hopper, 41ft x96” wide x68” high, very good tires, very good brakes, alum. wheels, AG hoppers, stainless rear panel. $16,000 2003 GREAT DANE van trailer, 53ft. long x102” wide, steel wheels, new caps. $12,000 2000 MERRIT hopper, 41x96”x68”, good tires, alum. wheels. $14,000
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1997 TIMPTE hopper, 41ft.x96”x68” high, good tires, very good brakes, rear of trailer rebuilt in 2015. $13,000 1998 TRANSCRAFT flatbed, spread axle, new bushings & suspension, 48ftx102” wide, fair tires, alum wheels & frame. $9,000 2003 PETERBILT 379, with stand-up sleeper, Catterpillar 550 engine, 10 spd. trans., extended hood & alum. wheels. $32, 000
Jarvis Trucking, Inc. 815-751-3784 815-453-2354 815-985-7119
Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday, April 2, 2016
Call by March 14, 2016 with your list for the sale bill
Info - Lyle Hopkins (IL# 440000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com • Fax - 815-946-3745 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm
LARGE FARM TOY AUCTION SUN. FEB. 28
10:00 A.M.
Jane Addams Community Center, Cedarville, IL
Location: North of Freeport, IL on Rt. 26 to the Mobil Station in Cedarville. Go west 3 blocks to community center.
500+ FARM TOYS
Glenn Meinert Collection, Davis, IL: 25+ Tru Scale Implements (1/16), mint! Oliver, JD, Cockshutt, AC, Moline, Massey, Cat, Case, Ford, etc; 150+ Large Amt. of early 1/64th Tractor & Implements NIB 1980-1990; IHC Farm Sets; Custom 1/64 Tractors & Implements; Belt Buckles; Farm Adver. Items. Gerald Artman Estate, Shannon, IL: 100+ all major brands JD, IHC, Toy Farmer, Case – 3 custom Horse Drawn Implements w/ horses; Old Pictures & Literature; Seed Corn Items & Signs; Precision JD; Case Black Knight; Hat Collection; Pens & Pencils; Danbury Mint Tractor Plates. Jeff Kempel Collection, Port Byron, IL: 50+ IHC Collection (1/16) incl. 1566, 340, hydro 100, 1066, 1466, 5088, 5488, 606; F-20; Toy Farmer; Case 600; Boyer Impl, Freeport Gravity Box; 2 B-P Feed Semi Trucks, Pearl City; Forreston FAA; Over-Nite Express. Earl Delp Jr. Estate, Mt. Carroll, IL: 100+ (1/16) Tractors, NIB incl. Oliver, JD, MM, Case, JD- Columbus, Ohio, Iowa Ag Expo; Farm Journal Semi Collection; Kent Feed Truck; Construction Crawlers; NAPA Truck; Bank Collection; Rare Wyffels Dodge Power Wagon; 1/64th Semi Collection; Tru Value Banks. R.K.C. Collection: 60+ NIB Tractors & Implements (1/16) – Case IH, NH, MF, Museum & Show Tractors, Steiger, 4x4 Tractors, Hi Crop; Cockshutt, NI; IHC 1026 custom; JD 720; JD 6030, Oliver 88; Oliver 1950T; 20-30 1/18th scale Muscle Cars; Plus Misc. Implements. SPECIAL ITEMS: 3 Pedal Tractors: AC WD45 w/ wagon; IHC 560; IHC 1086. Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Preview 1 hr. prior to sale. Sale held inside w/ seating. Lunch Stand and Restrooms on site Check website for pictures and more information:
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EDUCATION
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HEALTH / MEDICAL
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NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon RN or LPNPart Time, 7a-3p every other weekend Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044
NEW TODAY Experienced Part-time RN/LPN and C.N.A. needed Please apply in person at: Avonlea Cottage 2201 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling
NEW TODAY Gaffey Health Service Inc. is in need of both RN's and LPN's in the home of a Pediatric case in Sterling. Full-Time and Part-Time available. Nurses must have a valid Illinois Nursing License for a minimum of one year.
EMPLOYMENT
505
Casey's General Store in Franklin Grove Casey's accepting applications for Full & Part Time Team Members & Food Service Leader Full time. Must be willing to work days, nights weekends and some holidays. Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 210 Creston, IL 60113 Dental Receptionist for busy office. Full time position. Successful candidate will have strong people skills, team oriented, computer skills and ability to multitask. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary, but helpful. Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist, P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071 Drive Flatbed - No previous flatbed experience needed! 44-50 CPM based on experience. High miles. Full benefits. Pets allowed. Requires CDL-A and 1-year OTR. 888.476.4860 www.drivechief.com
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Drivers: Wausau Supply Company, Rochelle, IL Seeks (1) Full-time CDL Class A Driver with ability to lift up to 80lbs. Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefit Package. & Med/Dental/401k/E SOP Apply: humanresources @wausau supply.com Stop by: 747 Wiscold Dr, Rochelle, IL 61068 Or call: 800-2361528, x12320
Dixon
First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time Customer Service Representative position. Duties include teller work, opening new accounts and customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Amboy Office. First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at:
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Apply at: 3408 River Road, Sterling 8am to 430pm M-F or call 815-6255575 for more information.
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Area Farming Operation looking for full or part time employee skilled in operation and maintenance of large equipment. Pay commensurate with experience. Please forward resume/ information to Box #:1319 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497
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Independent Contractors, Lease Purchase and Company Drivers Wanted! MidStates Freight Lanes, Weekly Home Time and No Northeast! Drive4Red.com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required
EMPLOYMENT
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Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10
NEW TODAY HELP WANTED Contractor wanted for repair of bowed ground floor brick veneer wall on Amboy High School, approximately 15” long x 12' high. Repair to consist of fabrications and main concrete block wall on interior. Cracked joints to be tuck pointed. Call Ken at 815-973-2290. Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277
Part time drivers needed for local pickup and delivery. Driver's license and clean driving record required. CDL preferred. Please email:
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EMPLOYMENT
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Local Transit Operator Seeks FT Transit Manager Responsibilities will be varied but will primarily entail all aspects of operations management including scheduling, staff training, vehicle and facilities maintenance, record keeping and reporting. M-F Varied Hours. Minimum qualifications: two years customer service experience and two years supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications: experience with dispatching software & bi-lingual candidates Email resumes and cover letters to employment@ridewcpt.net no later than 2/22/16 by 5pm. Employer is EEO and maintains a Drug Free Workplace Teacher Aide position for the 20152016 school yearThome School, Whiteside Regional Center for Change Qualifications: Must have or qualify for ParaPro Licensure as outlined by the State of Illinois and the Federal Government. Must have licensure on file at the Regional Office of Education. Responsibilities include: Provide support to students in completing assigned tasks Provide assistance to teacher when needed in all aspects of the educational setting Serve lunch to students Maintain confidentiality Hours: 8:00 until 2:00 Salary: $10.00 per hour. No health insurance, IMRF Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Benefit Start Date: March 1, 2016 Sick Days and personal days Submit application at www.roe47.org by Feb. 22, 2016 .
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NEW TODAY White Pines Ranch is hiring for our spring season (April, May & June). Positions Available: cleaning, kitchen, leading activities with our guests, barn crew, outdoor education and more! Must work at least 3 weekends per month. Weekday hours also available. You can find our application on the homepage of our website http://www.white pinesranch. com
or call 815-7327923. Deadline for applications Feb. 20th.
CHILD CARE
PRODUCTION POSITIONS • Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st Shift Apply online at etnyre.com
E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer
Early Childhood and School Age Teachers Needed Full and Part Time Must have a Minimum of Associates Degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines, and Pass a background check. Experience Preferred. Please send resumes to opensesamedirector@comcast.net or pick up an application at 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021. Call 815-288-5905 815 for further information C H I L D R E N ’ S
LEARNING CENTERS
To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653
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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))
Join The Team! Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more. Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way. If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money. A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer
Moring Disposal is accepting applications for TRASH ROUTE HELPERS and CDL CLASS B DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our FORRESTON, ILLINOIS location. Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes or above driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.
Apply in person only at 306 E Main St. in Forreston, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Changing the world one resident at a time! Sterling Pavilion is currently seeking caring, energetic, responsible individuals to work in the following positions: • CNA • RN Charge Nurse for Medicare Unit
NEW TODAY
There are Full and Part time positions available! Must be reliable, be able to multi-task, and pass a physical, drug screen and background check!
CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking a Client Service Assistant for our Dixon office. This high energy individual will provide a full-range of administrative and client service support to principals, managers, and staff. Apply online at CLAconnect.com
Stop in and see all of the exciting things happening and apply in person: Sterling Pavilion 105 E 23rd St Sterling, IL 61081
Or Email Resumes to Ahneke:
athompson@sterlingrehab.com
Serious inquiries only!
Sauk Valley Media, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive. Based in Sterling, Sauk Valley Media is publisher of six weekly and two daily newspapers that serve Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties. The qualified candidate will be responsible for selling print and digital products in an established geographic territory, building strong client relationships, and providing superior customer service to merchants in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties. This exciting role calls for an individual who enjoys working with local businesses to assess needs and present a solution-based product mix including print, digital, social, video, and mobile platforms.
The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented consultative sales professional, with a positive mental attitude and strong communication skills. Must work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment and be a strong closer. Sales experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance. Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefit package and a competitive compensation plan.
Visit www.ssaukvalleymedia.c com to view and apply for all Sauk Valley Media career opportunities!
Send cover letter and resume to: JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com - OR Sauk Valley Media, Jennifer Heintzelman P.O. Box 498 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
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CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY ONLINE AT WWW.KENNELSONAUTO.COM 1100 N. Galena Dixon, IL 815.288.4455
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*Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. A. With approved credit. Not everyone will qualify for financing. 3.99% apr for 78 months plus $3,000 Trade-In or Cash Down. Dealer not liable for errors.