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MT.Times MORRIS February 19, 2015 Volume 47, Number 51 - $1.00

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HUD Funding

Emergency Plan

Two OHS wrestlers and a bowler have advanced to the state finals. B1

Emergency planning brochures have been mailed to residents living near the power plant. B3

Ogle County will receive $393,755 to help fund improvements to public housing. A7

Farmers question semi length limits

By Vinde Wells Editor

Ogle County Sheriff Deputies and rescue workers from the Mt. Morris Fire Department, Leaf River Fire Department, and Forreston Fire Department responded to an accident at Townline Road and Mt. Morris Road on Tuesday. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

Three hurt in crash north of Mt. Morris

By Vinde Wells Editor Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon approximately four miles north of Mt. Morris.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said late Tuesday afternoon that a crash report was not yet available with

full details of the incident that occurred just before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Mt. Morris and Townline Roads.

According to initial reports, a sports utility vehicle driven

by Lisa Brubaker, 50, Oregon, was southbound on Mt. Morris Road when it was struck by car driven by Kieundrea Fortner, 26, Freeport, which

was eastbound on Townline Road.

Traffic at the intersection is controlled by stop signs on Townline Road. Vehicles on Mt. Morris Road are not required to stop.

Fortner and two occupants of her car, including a small child, were transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital

by Leaf River and Forreston ambulances.

Brubaker and a third passenger in the Fortner car were not injured.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police were assisted at the scene by the Leaf River Fire Department, and Mt. Morris Fire Department and ambulance.

Residents of the rural Ogle County voiced their concerns to the county board Tuesday over stepped-up enforcement of laws governing the length of semis.

Brian Duncan, a Polo farmer and president of the Ogle County Farm Bureau, said farmers and truckers are concerned because of the recent increase in enforcement of a state law that limits semis to 55 feet in length on roads not designated as truck routes.

Adrian Book, Leaf River, who farms and operates a trucking business, said many township and county roads have 80,000 weight limits — the maximum allowed for trucks — but since they aren’t designated as truck routes, the law limits the bumper-to-bumper length of trucks to 55 feet.

Most trucks are now 65 feet long, he said.

“It can’t be met,” Book said. “There’s not a truck short enough.”

Buffalo Township Road Commissioner Bill Clothier agreed.

“It’s a law that’s never been enforced. It should go away,” he said.

Duncan said the length limit on state highways and county roads that are designated truck routes is 65 feet.

To further complicate the issue, he said, federal law mandates that trucks be built longer to spread out the 80,000 pounds they are allowed to carry.

Duncan said the limits need to be consistent. For example, he said Pines Road from Spectrum Meats west to Polo is not a truck route.

However, from Spectrum Meats east to Oregon, the road is designated as a truck route.

Consequently, a semi-load of pigs headed from the Polo area to Spectrum Meats for slaughter must go either to Dixon or to Ill. 64 to get to Pines Road in Oregon, rather than just traveling through Polo and on east.

Duncan offered two solutions to the problem.

He asked the county board to support a bill in the state legislature to change the Turn to A2

Byron board settles lawsuit with former supt.

By Vinde Wells Editor A three-year dispute between the Byron School Board and a former superintendent was settled early this month to the apparent satisfaction of both sides.

The school board agreed Jan. 28 to pay Margaret Fostiak a maximum total of $200,000 to settle a lawsuit over the termination of her contract in the summer of 2011.

Fostiak filed a lawsuit against the school board in

January of 2013 for illegal terminations of her contract and sought monetary damages to compensate her for the loss.

Ogle County Circuit Judge Robert T. Hanson issued an order Feb. 5 dismissing Fostiak’s lawsuit without prejudice, which means she can refile in the future.

According to a press release issued by the school board on Jan. 28, “The agreement represents considerably less than one year of Fostiak’s compensation package, and it ends her $10 million-plus claim against the taxpayers

of the Byron School District.

Board members called the settlement a ‘huge victory’ for the community.”

“The Byron School District acknowledges no wrong-doing in settling this lawsuit,” School Board President Doug Floski said in the board’s statement.

“No one likes to be involved in a lawsuit, but settling a $10 million-plus claim for a fraction of that amount is a huge victory for taxpayers.

The board of education is satisfied with the outcome, and we’re pleased to put this matter to rest.”

A press release from Fostiak’s attorney Mary Denise Cahill, Naperville, placed the value of the lost contract at more than $750,000, but said “Dr. Fostiak mitigated her damages significantly by obtaining employment in the private sector. The settlement payment of $200,000 is very fair under the circumstances.”

In the statement, Fostiak thanked Hanson and Joel N. Shapiro, senior attorney for the Seventh Circuit Settlement Conference Office for their help in

negotiating the settlement.

“With the efforts of these gentlemen, this threeyear litigation came to a satisfactory conclusion,” Fostiak said in the press release. “I value the many friendships that I enjoyed during my six years as superintendent, and I wish the Byron learning community future success in its efforts to provide an exceptional education to all of its youngsters.”

Floski said the money for the settlement will come from the tort fund and from insurance, but the exact

amounts from each will not be known until all of the district’s legal fees for the case have been calculated.

“It might be $170,000 from the tort fund and $30,000 from insurance,” Floski said. “We won’t know for a few days. But the total, by the agreement signed by Marge Fostiak and by all board members, will not exceed $200,000.”

Board members made it clear that budget reductions currently under consideration in the Byron schools are not connected to this settlement.

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County board appoints Fritz to District 1 seat

By Vinde Wells Editor A Monroe Center man was appointed to the Ogle County Board Tuesday to fill a vacancy in District 1.

The board approved the appointment of Ricky E. Fritz, 61, to fill the unexpired term of Dick Petrizzo, 77, Davis Junction, who resigned in January.

The term expires in November of 2016.

Only one board member voted against Fritz’s appointment.

Lee Meyers, Byron, said he didn’t like the way the process was done.

“I feel like we’re not being transparent again,” he said.

Meyers said that when the

board appointed a state’s attorney two years ago, every board member was given the resumes of the candidates, and he expected the same procedure would be followed.

“I would have liked to have had the resumes of the six candidates before I vote,” he said.

Board chairman Kim Gouker said the board followed its usual procedure for appointing board members to unexpired terms, which is having a committee do the interviews and make a recommendation to the full board.

The Executive Committee conducted the interviews, along with District 1 board members Zach Oltmanns,

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Davis Junction, and Nic Bolin, Holcomb.

Meyers asked what made Fritz stand out from the other candidates.

Oltmanns said he is well-connected with the voters and citizens of the district, and as the owner of a business has budget experience.

Board member Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, disagreed with Meyers that the process was not transparent.

“We knew when the committee was meeting,” she said. “And we all could have gone to the meeting.”

Meyers said he didn’t attend the interview meeting because he had expected to receive the resumes of the candidates.

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Ogle County Circuit Judge Robert Hanson swears in Ricky Fritz, Monroe Center, as the new county board member for District 1 at the beginning of the board’s regular meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Vinde Wells

Library News, A3 Marriage License, A4 Oregon Police, B7 Pine Creek News, A3 Public Voice, A8

Property Transfers, B6 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4 Sports, A11, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B6

Deaths, B5 Ruth M. Deneau, Eileen F. DeWall, Catherine A. Keyes, Doris E. Silvius, Joe M. Twigg

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Two suspected in burglaries

By Vinde Wells Editor Two people arrested last week for vehicle burglaries in Roscoe are suspects in similar crimes last month at Stillman Valley High School.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle declined Tuesday to release the suspects’ names or any other information.

“We’re not going to release that information because it’s an ongoing investigation,” he said.

VanVickle said he did not know if items stolen from the vehicles at Stillman Valley were found in the suspects’ vehicle as was Jay Davis, right, presents a check from Maggie’s Idle Hour paramedic Brandon reported last week by a Spandet for the Toys for Kids program, sponsored by the Mt. Morris Fire District and Rockford TV station.

A press release issued Mt. Morris Police Department. Maggie’s held a fundraising night and was able to

by VanVickle on Feb. generate and donate $850 toward the program. Photo supplied 13 read, “In continuing

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the investigation into the vehicle burglaries which occurred at the Stillman Valley High School on Jan. 24, Ogle County Sheriff’s detectives developed suspects and suspect vehicle information.

With the assistance of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and the Roscoe Police Department, two subjects were arrested on the night of Feb. 11 after committing vehicle burglaries at the YMCA in Roscoe. Stolen property from the vehicles at the YMCA was recovered and the two subjects remain in custody at the Winnebago County Jail. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office investigation is ongoing and charges in Ogle County are pending.”

VanVickle said the names of the two suspects, who are

being held in the Winnebago County Jail, should come from authorities there.

However, a Winnebago County detective would not release the names Tuesday afternoon because he said the crimes the two are accused of occurred in Roscoe.

The person who answered the phone at the Roscoe Police Department said the person with the authority to release the names would not be available until Wednesday.

The names, ages, and city or village of residence of persons arrested, as well as the charges against them, is public information.

Seven vehicles were burglarized Jan. 24 while their owners were watching a high school basketball game at Stillman Valley High School.

County board approves contract with sheriff’s employees

By Vinde Wells Editor

and 3 percent for 2017.

He said that amount of base pay varies with the position, but starting pay for a deputy is $41,000 annually.

Another change in the contract is the establishment of a Health Care Planning Committee.

“The most significant part of the negotiations is that we’ve created a new committee to address health care. Our health coverage is getting very expensive,” Gouker said.

The committee, he said, will be comprised of management and employees.

Management members are three county board members, Greg Sparrow, Rochelle, Pat Nordman, Oregon, and John

Ogle County Sheriff’s Department employees will be getting raises thanks to a new four-year contract approved Tuesday by the county board.

The board okayed the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) following a closed session.

Board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said the contract is retroactive to Dec. 1, 2013 and covers 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

The contract includes a base pay increase of 2 percent for 2014, 2.25 percent for 2015, 2.9 percent for 2016,

O’Brien, Rochelle, and three department heads, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Engineer Curtis Cook, and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel.

The employee members will include four union members, three from the FOP and one from the Teamsters, and two non-union employees, one chosen by the FOP and the other chosen by the Teamsters.

Sheriff’s, Corrections, and Probation Department employees are part of the FOP. Circuit clerk and Health Department employees are in the Teamsters Union.

Changing employees’ health coverage will take a three-fourths vote of the Health Care Planning

Duncan offers two solutions From A1

this is to create more truck routes in Ogle County,” he said.

length limit from 55 feet to 65 or abolish the law together.

“Another way to solve

Agriculture Committee is working on the problem.

He said the sheriff’s department has so far issued nine warning tickets for length violations.

Board chairman Kim Gouker said the board’s

Committee, Gouker said.

Rejecting the proposed changes will take a threefourths vote of the county board.

The county needs to bring its health coverage into line, Gouker said.

“The county is facing possible penalties from

the “Obamacare” plan [Affordable Care Act] in 2018,” he said. “I’d rather use the money for things we need here than send it to

Fostiak will get $200,000 From A1 Reductions under review are necessary to address declining enrollment, increasing employment costs, and a $27 million drop in the equalized assessed value of the Exelon nuclear facility, the district’s largest taxpayer.

Illinois school districts levy for a tort fund to cover lawsuits and other legal matters.

The law allows tort dollars to be transferred to other funds in some school districts; however, according to the press release, the Byron School District does not meet the legal criteria – therefore, these monies could not have been used

to cover teachers’ salaries or raises, or to pay down construction debt.

The school district’s attorneys supported the settlement, Floski said, because litigating a case, even a strong one, is not without risk.

“The school district’s attorneys estimate it would have cost $200,000 to try this case in the various courts where Ms. Fostiak filed suit,” Floski said. “What we have agreed to pay her is essentially what we would have paid in legal fees, with no guaranteed outcome.

Lawyers call it ‘settling for the cost of litigation.’ It rarely happens but when it does, it’s a victory for the person being sued, in this

case, the Byron taxpayer.”

The board placed Fostiak on paid administrative leave on July 13, 2011, but did not discharge her until July 28.

Documents released by the Byron school officials on Aug. 10, 2011 offered two reasons for the firing.

A bill of particulars addressed to Fostiak by the school board, says she shredded district documents in violation of board policy and state law.

The bill of particulars also says Fostiak failed to provide supervision for a district employee who was put in charge of removing equipment and items from the old middle school building, resulting in a theft investigation.

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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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New vet joins Pines Meadow staff Animals have always been part of her life

By Vinde Wells Editor Oregon’s newest veterinarian is committed to keeping pets healthy in every way.

“I like to see the bond between people and animals and keeping that healthy,” said Emily Schier.

“I like to focus on client

communication and how we can prevent disease.”

Schier, 28, began her practice in Oregon on Feb. 2, working with Dr. Tom Champley and the staff at Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic, where she will focus her time on treating pets.

“I’ll be doing general practice,” she said. “ We can offer new safer medications today. It’s good to be working in an environment that’s open to the advances of veterinary medicine.”

Schier and her husband Eric live in Mt. Morris,

where he and his father Larry raise beef cattle.

She previously was in a practice in the Lena and Freeport area but decided she wanted to work closer to home.

Animals have always been an important part of her life.

Growing up in the Sycamore area, she was involved in 4-H and FFA and showed pigs.

“And we always had dogs,” she said.

One of the perks of her job is that her two dogs, Lily

and Dannie Rae, can come to work with her every day.

Becoming a veterinarian was not her plan when she went off to college at Iowa State University.

“I actually wanted to be a teacher,” Schier said. “But I was also interested in medicine and surgery.”

Doing a swine research project at the university led her to change her major.

“That got me interested in being a vet,” she said.

She earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree at the University of Illinois.

Veterinarian Emily Schier poses with her dogs, Dannie Rae, a Labrador retriever, and Lily, corgi-lab mix. Schier began a practice at Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic on Feb. 2. Photo by Vinde Wells

Library News Preschool Story Time Story time will start again on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. The program is for all children ages 2 to 5.

New Book Display The Best of 2014 books have been named and will be displayed just inside the front doors. Most books from the list are available, and the rest can be ordered through PrairieCat. These are the most critically acclaimed books of the year. Another display honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recommend a Book or Movie Patrons are invited to write their favorite book or movie title on hearts at the front

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak We are already half through February, which means spring is just around the corner.

Just the other afternoon, I spotted a robin all fluffed up and keeping warm.

Even when the winter days seem to go too long, we still have hope for a warmer season. God is great!

This morning in church, we were greeted by Deb Ohlwine.

For special music, Jean Cunningham shared one of her favorite hymns, “Why Should He Love Me So.” Jean told a wonderful story of her childhood and the special meaning of the hymn. She also chose love hymns for our service this morning.

Pastor Gregg and Sue Downs have been on vacation over the weekend.

In his absence, Dr. Vinnie Marrandino returned to our church to fill in.

Our family welcomes him and enjoys hearing the stories of his family as he delivers his morning message.

counter. All hearts will be displayed.

Library Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Annual Tea A Very British Celebration Tea will be Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Disciples United Methodist Church.

Betty Obendorf will present a program on early greeting cards. The cost is $15. Make reservations at the library.

Questions?

Call 815-734-4927

Bison Project A program on the bison at Nachusa Grasslands will be Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m.

Betty Higby from the Nachusa Grasslands will discuss bringing the bison back to Illinois. The herd has settled into its new home.

Reservations are requested, but not required.

Thank You The staff thanks Rene Wehler for presenting a special preschool Valentine story time on Feb. 11.

She found the craft and promoted the event. Her Children enjoyed a special Valentine preschool story time. The children present were help and encouragement was Olivia, Nico, David, and Cinda, (not pictured). Photo supplied appreciated.

On Saturday morning, the women’s breakfast group met in the basement of the church.

Jane Hamilton, and her mother, Jean Cunningham hosted the breakfast for Sharon Baker, Vicki Hay, Judy Riffle, and Martha Johannssen.

Jean had pretty Valentine decorations, Valentine dishes, and her famous heartshaped coffee cake.

Besides a delicious breakfast, there was lots of sharing for the monthly breakfast gathering.

This past week has been a very busy one with lots of meetings. There will be lots of activity over the next couple of months.

The activities at the school definitely keep the students and their parents very busy.

Already this week, we will observe Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.

This is a very special time of reflection as we prepare for the events of Holy Week.

Clint spent this past Saturday in Oregon for the wrestling sectionals.

He went to cheer on his teammates, Ethan Cain and Juan Dominguez.

Ethan managed to move on to the state tournament.

For this year, Juan’s season has ended.

Congratulations to both young men on a great season.

On Monday evening, we got a letter from Matt.

While I was on the phone with my brother, sharing the news of his letter, I got a second call from San Diego.

Matt was able to make a short call to home. He’s doing really well.

They stay very busy. He is already looking forward to graduation.

Stephanie, Clint, and I are looking forward to seeing him, too. We have really missed him.

It was great to hear his voice. He is tired and the work is hard, but in his letters, he is still very positive about the experience.

Today is my nephew, Garrett Bittinger’s birthday.

He is now a teenager which means my brother and sister-in-law now have two teenagers in their home.

It’s funny looking back on those years with my kids, I only have good memories.

All the struggles seemed to have faded from my memory.

While driving home from work on Saturday, I found myself flipping through the radio stations.

I have programmed several different kinds of stations including, oldies, country, Christian, and pop. There are several types to choose from.

We have so many choices in our lives. We change our minds quickly.

We search for what will make us happy and fulfilled.

For our lives, there really is only one choice to make.

Choosing a life with Jesus helps us to make the other choices in our lives.

Choosing to love one

another, lend a helping hand, and support our neighbor in difficult times is choosing to love Jesus.

When we treat others with love and kindness, our love for Jesus shines through.

I hope to see you next Sunday at our church.

We gather with our church family because we have made a choice.

We choose Jesus each and every day.

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Apply for Floski Family Scholarship Applications are now available for the Floski Family Foundation Scholarship for Service and Leadership. The application deadline is April 14.

The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the seventh year to a graduating Byron High School senior.

Applicants should demonstrate service beyond self interest and beyond Byron High School to the wider local, state, national or international community. They should show development as a young leader as a result.

The winner will be a student who plans to further his or her

education in the fall of 2015.

Family income and GPA are not considerations.

Details and applications for the scholarship may be obtained at the Byron High School Guidance Office.

Applicants will be required to write a brief essay discussing the personal benefits they have

received from public service.

The winner will be announced at BHS Honors Night on Wednesday, May 13.

Applications and further details are available in the Byron High School Guidance office and on the Byron Community Unit School District web site.

BCR scholarship deadlines in April Applications are now being accepted for the Byron Community Revitalization (BCR) “Initiative Scholarship”, to be given to a Byron High School senior.

The $1,000 cash scholarship will be awarded at the May 13 BHS Honors Night to a senior who plans to continue his or her education in the fall of 2015.

The winner will be someone who has shown personal initiative beyond

Five Generations Five generations of the Maxwell family posed for a photo recently at a gathering in LaSalle. Pictured standing from left are: Mandi Milton, grandmother; Kenny Maxwell, German Valley, great-grandfather; and Allysabeth Milton, mother. Seated is Berneice Maxwell, Leaf River, great-great-grandmother, and Marley Milton, 4 months old. Marley is the fifth generation on both sides of her family. Photo supplied

high school requirements to accomplish something for the betterment of BHS or the wider community.

This could be in the realm of public service, Scouting, student council or other club or activity.

The initiative shown need not be unique; however, applicants who have accomplished something unusual or beyond the norm will be given serious consideration.

Class rank, GPA, and family income are not considerations.

Applications and further details are available in the Byron High School Guidance office and on the Byron Community Unit School District web site.

The application deadline is Tuesday, April 14.

The BCR Initiative Scholarship is funded by proceeds from BCR’s Annual Pot of Gold Draw

Celebrate Kump’s birthday March 7 Margery Kump, Mt. Morris, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a celebration on Saturday, March 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Activity Room at Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

Kump is a longtime resident of Mt. Morris and 20-year resident of Pinecrest

Community. Her actual birthday is Feb. 15.

Friends who cannot attend may send a card to 414 W. Wesley Ave., Rm. 751, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. No gifts, please.

The celebration will be hosted by Patrice Nightingale and Roberta and Kirby Lane.

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Down fundraiser, to be held Saturday, March 14.

BCR is a 14-year-old community based notfor-profit organization established to help Byron reach its full potential in becoming a better place to live, work and raise families.

For more information about BCR and its activities, call Betsy Floski, executive director at 815-871-0859.

Financial aid help

The Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office will host a free workshop to assist local students with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. in room A1221 in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center.

For more information contact the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office at 815-825-2086, ext. 2240.

College and Service News Rockford University Several area students were named to the fall semester dean’s list and as distinguished scholars at Rockford University, Rockford.

Those earning academic honors on the dean’s list included Rachel Scheidecker, Byron; Chelsea Callahan,

Leaf River; Matthew Murray and Brian Nordman, both of Oregon; and Hailie Cook, Clayton Duffy, and Chelsey Vangsness, all of Stillman Valley.

Students must earn a 3.5 GPA with no grades below a C. Those earning recognition as distinguished scholars included Samantha Bender,

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German Valley; Jake Groom, Leaf River; Devin Standard, Monroe Center; and Anna Nicholson, Stillman Valley.

These four students earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below a C.

Douglas Floski Douglas Floski, Byron, graduated from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.

Morgan Heinz Morgan Heinz, Forreston, was named to the fall dean’s list at MacMurray College,

Marriage License Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage license.

Feb. 6 Jose L. Calvillo and Erika W. Zepeda, both of Rochelle.

Jacksonville. She is majoring in educational studies with a concentration in deaf and hard of hearing education.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours have a 3.5 GPA.

Michael A. Woodyatt Michael A. Woodyatt, Byron, was among the December graduates at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude with Bachelor of Science in radiologic sciences.

Woodyatt earned a GPA of 3.9-4.0 to achieve academic honors.

Chloe Gale Seven Augustana College students, including Chloe Gale, Oregon, were among a select group of artists from colleges and universities in the Quad Cities area to exhibit their art at the Figge

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A closing reception and awards ceremony was held at the Figge on Feb. 5. Gale is a graduate of Oregon High School.

William Griesbach William Griesbach, Davis Junction, was named to the fall dean’s list at Winona State University, Winona, Minn.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must be enrolled full time with at least 12 credit hours, and a minimum GPA of 3.5.

University of Iowa Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Those earning academic honors included Reid Sealby, Byron; Derrick Nelson, Mt. Morris; Emma Crandall and Olivia Gorzny, both of Oregon.

Ketarah DeVries Ketarah DeVries, Forreston, was named to the fall dean’s list at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have fulltime status and earn at least a 3.5 GPA.

University of WisconsinWhitewater Two area students graduated from the University of WisconsinWhitewater, Whitewater, Wis., during commencement ceremonies in December.

Those earning degrees included Austin Kinman, Monroe Center, BA in social work; and Joshua Wiggins, Ashton, cum laude, BS in education and physical education.

Students who graduate cum laude had a GPA of 3.4 to 3.59.

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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.

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p.m. Lenten Supper; 7:30 p.m.

Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir Thursday, Feb. 19—6 p.m.

Bible Study

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.

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www.

EAST JORDAN UNITED baileyvillebaptistchurch.org METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Dave Jungnickel, Pastor all ages 815-626-0104 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10:45 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study EAST OREGON CHAPEL BAILEYVILLE CHURCH OF GOD REFORMED CHURCH 107 N. Daysville Rd. 400 W. Center St. East Edge of Oregon Baileyville Off Ill. 64 Pastor Bruce Otto Pastor John Guthrie 815-235-1201 815-732-2960 or 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-6569 10 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EBENEZER REFORMED 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon CHURCH 815-864-2581 2997 N. German Church Rd. Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Two miles east of Oregon on Education Hour 10 a.m.

Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Contemporary Worship 11 Pastor Brion Brooks a.m.

Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 BROOKVILLE and Director of Ministries ELKHORN UNITED for Youth and Christian METHODIST CHURCHES Education Brookville: Adult Sunday David Bordy School 9:30 a.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School Worship 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Sunday Worship 17725 W. Chamber St. Roots Youth Ministry— in Brookville Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Kids Clubs & Men’s & Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study— Corner of Wilson Mill & Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Brick Church Roads EMMANUEL CHANA UNITED EVANGELICAL METHODIST CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez (Payne’s Point) 815-732-7683 Pastor Andrew Kayes chanaumc@gmail.com Office: 815-732-2424 Adult & Children’s Education Worship Service 9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated EVANGELICAL FREE the First Sunday of Each Month CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR 102 S. Seminary St. LUTHERAN CHURCH Mt. Morris 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Senior Pastor 815-284-4554 Bruce McKanna Pastor David Andermann Associate Pastor 815-632-6767 Lance Mennen 9 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Feb. 19—9:30 Sunday, Feb. 22—9 a.m. a.m. MOM’S Group; 1 p.m.

Worship with Communion; Ladies Bible Study 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Saturday, Feb. 21—7 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26—10 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group; 9 Bible Class a.m. No Regrets Conference for Men CHURCH OF THE Sunday, Feb. 22—8:30 OPEN BIBLE a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

302 S. Franklin St., Polo InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Monte J. Cox, Pastor Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; 815-946-2848 Evening Small Groups Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24—9 a.m.

(June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) Ladies Prayer Circle We include children in our Wednesday, Feb. 25—6 Sunday Worship experience a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer “Kids are People, too�

Meeting Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Log onto our website at after Praise & Worship. http://www.efcmm.org to check Casual, Contemporary, out our latest opportunities and Non-Traditional updates Passion for God Compassion for People FAITH DISCOVERY Visit Our Website: CHURCH PoloOpenBible.org 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor CROSSROADS 815-946-3588 COMMUNITY CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 10 a.m. Worship Service 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Nursery Available Saturdays at 6 p.m.

We are an independent nonSundays at 10 a.m. denominational Christian 815-837-5255 church. whitepines@crossroadscn.com Visitors are always welcome.

Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 FAITH EVANGELICAL Youth Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Jose Garcia ext. 303 402 Second Ave., Forreston We offer contemporary worship Pastor Scott Ralston and relevant Bible teaching Church 815-938-3203 through “ A Church with a Heart — engaging messages, and In the Heart of Forreston� powerful video 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Join us after the service in our Thursday, Feb. 19—6 p.m. for coffee, snack & fellowship Bible Study Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Sunday, Feb. 22—9 a.m. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Services Wednesday, Feb. 25—6:30

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 Rev. Jerry Clark “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.

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

LEAF RIVER UNITED FIRST CHRISTIAN METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Pastor David Poust 815-732-2359 Friday, Feb. 20—Newsletter Grail Storm, Minister Deadline 815-732-7411 Sunday, Feb. 22—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service—10 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s If you haven’t found a church Church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, LIGHTHOUSE UNITED where we accept one another METHODIST CHURCH just as Christ accepted us. Come 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon as you are.

Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Worship Service 9 a.m.

CHURCH (USA) Sunday School 10 a.m.

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Age Three through 815-732-2894 Sixth Grade. www.fpcoregon.com Everyone is Welcome Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Holy Communion is served the 409 W. Brayton Road first Sunday of each month.

P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 FIRST UNITED Pastor Ginny Haney METHODIST CHURCH Phone: 815-734-4573 402 First Ave., Forreston Office hours Monday - Friday Pastor David Poust 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 815-938-2380 Thursday, Feb. 19—4:30-7 Friday, Feb. 20—Herald News p.m. Food Pantry Open Due Friday, Feb. 20—9 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22—9 a.m.

Worship Service, Blanket Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday a.m. Delivery for Food Pantry Saturday, Feb. 21—8 a.m.

School Monday, Feb. 23—8 a.m. AA Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, Feb. 22—8:15 Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good News a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship-First Sunday in Lent; Club Wednesday, Feb. 18—6:30 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All p.m. Prayer Service Ages Monday, Feb. 23—2-4:30 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Feb. 24—8:45 a.m.

2649 W. Florence Rd., Bible Study; Quilting Freeport Wednesday, Feb. 25—7:15 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD FORRESTON GROVE 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon CHURCH Pastor David Demmer 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 815-732-7404 Forreston 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Presbyterian Church in Service America Pastor Jeremy Cheezum NORTH GROVE 815-938-3605 EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Forreston Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Pioneer Club Church: 815-938-2194 Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Saturday, Feb. 21—9-11:30 FORRESTON REFORMED a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community CHURCH Center 501 Third Ave. Sunday, Feb. 22—9 a.m.

Tim Fry, Pastor Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Feb. 24—9-11:30 FREEDOM LUTHERAN a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community WORSHIPPING Center COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger OREGON 815-222-7270 CHURCH OF GOD Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Pastor Michael Hoffman Dining Hall 815-732-6847 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 You and your family are (a mile south of Oregon) invited to join us in worship Welcome Center on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED

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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 22—First Sunday in Lent, Cereal Sunday REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Feb. 22—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 12 p.m. WELCA Workday Wednesday, Feb. 25—6 p.m.

Lenten Service ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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.

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OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10 a.m.

Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Thursday, Feb. 19— Newsletter Deadline Sunday, Feb. 22—10 a.m.

Relay for Life Sunday Brunch Monday, Feb. 23—10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m.

Church Council Tuesday, Feb. 24—6 p.m.

Pack Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 25—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night AliveFriends of the Oregon Fire Protection District; 6:15 p.m.

Children’s Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Adult Choir

practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented.

Visitors are always welcomed.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Mt. Morris CHURCH Pastor Josh Ehrler 1000 Ill. 64 West 815-734-6354 Oregon Friday, Feb. 20—8 a.m.

Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Interim Priest Saturday, Feb. 21—5:30 p.m.

815-732-7211 or Worship Service 815-732-3328 Sunday, Feb. 22—8:45 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship Service; 9:45 a.m.

Email:saintbrides@ Sunday School; Fellowship verizon. net Time Between Services; 10:45 Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 a.m. Worship Service and 10 a.m.

WEST BRANCH Wednesday Healing CHURCH OF THE Service-6 p.m.

BRETHREN Classes 4014 West Branch Road Children’s Sunday School-9 Southeast of Forreston a.m. a.m.

Pastor Richard Bright Adult Sunday School-9 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will 815-734-4411 (2nd & 4th Sunday) present the third sermon Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

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Greeting you will be Mike and Sharon McGlinn Family.

During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants.

Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

February’s Bible Books of the Month are Song of Solomon and I and II Corinthians.

CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

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Deadline is approaching for 4-H Day of Dabbling The annual 4-H Day of Dabbling will be Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Oregon Church of God. Registration is from 8:40 to 9 a.m. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and run until 11:50 a.m.

The day is open to youth, ages 5 -15 years old, and will consist of 18 hands-on workshops.

Pre-registration of all classes is required by Friday,

Feb. 20. Adult and older youth volunteers are teaching all the classes for 4-H Day of Dabbling.

General registration is $9 per 4-H member, and $15 for non-members. Fees will be collected at the door. Some classes require additional fees.

Classes will include visual arts, cooking, natural resources, woodworking,

aerospace, intercultural, scrapbooking, poultry, and science.

Complete class descriptions and registration materials are available in the Ogle County extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10, Oregon.

For more information call 815-732-2191 or go online at http://web.extension.uiuc. edu/bdo.

Pre-school screenings set Bison at The Nature Conservancy’s Niobrara Valley Preserve - Nebraska. Photo supplied

Bison lecture is Sunday The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering its third free winter lecture of the season on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center.

Betty Higby of The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands will present You Can’t Rollerblade in a Buffalo Herd: The Return of Bison to the Nachusa Grasslands.

This past October wild

bison returned to Illinois for the first time in nearly 200 years. The staff and volunteers at the Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove have been planning for the return of wild bison to the Prairie State for 28 years.

They created a habitat made up of prairie, wetlands and oak woodlands of a quality and size to support a small genetically diverse bison herd.

Learn more about the Nature Conservancy’s bison herd, site preparations, ecosystem research, and visitor expectations at this presentation.

For more information regarding this lecture and other Byron Forest Preserve programs call 815 234-8535 or visit the website at www. byronforestpreserve.com

The Ogle County Educational Coop and local school districts are offering free pre-school screenings for children.

Any child between the ages of 2.6 years and 5 years old is invited to participate in the screening.

Parents are encouraged to make an appointment for their children.

The screening is an assessment of the child’s readiness skills in the following areas: concepts, language and motor. Vision and hearing screenings are also provided.

The purpose of the screening is to identify

any child who may qualify for the school district’s Early Childhood or Pre-K Program.

Screening dates, locations and contact information are: Polo School District: Call Centennial School at 815-946-3811 for an appointment.

Screenings will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division in Polo on Monday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Meridian School District: Call Highland Elementary School at 815-645-8188 for an appointment.

Screenings will be at the Stillman Valley Fire

Department on Wednesday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Thursday, March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

A Spanish translator will be available both days.

Oregon School District: Call Oregon Elementary School at 815-732-5300 for an appointment.

Screenings will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton, Mt. Morris on Wednesday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Additional screenings will be at United Methodist Church, 200 S. Fourth St., Oregon on Monday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BCR Pot of Gold Draw Down will be held March 14 Byron Community Revitalization’s annual “Pot of Gold” draw-down fundraiser, will be Saturday, March 14 at PrairieView Golf Pavilion. Sponsorships and business marketing opportunities are now available.

The event once again features a $3,000 Grand Prize.

“This has always been a much-anticipated community event,” said

Jamie Buck, BCR Board President.

“It’s also an important fundraiser for BCR’s community improvement projects.

“Proceeds from last year’s Pot of Gold allowed BCR to give a $1,000 high school scholarship and helped provide numerous facade improvement grants to Byron-area businesses.

“Donations were also made to Operation Santa and

to the local food pantry.”

Business may use Pot of Gold in two ways to get their name out: The first is sponsorships of $100 to $500 will allow a business to sponsor special prizes, black jack games, or to help sponsor the signature $3,000 grand prize.

The second is for businesses to give prizes to the event such as items or gift cards that have a minimum $10 value.

Many businesses do both.

“Businesses will receive credit for their sponsorships in all publicity surrounding the event, daily on Facebook and throughout the evening the night of the event,” Buck said.

“This is a wonderful way for businesses to be recognized and, at the same time, help support a great cause.”

This year’s Pot of Gold event will include a cash bar

The Phidian Art Club is accepting entries for the 68th Annual Art Show.

Entries will be accepted on Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

The art show will be Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Loveland Community

House.

The show and reception are free and open to all.

The judge’s critique and presentation of awards will begin at 7 p.m.

Artwork must be original paintings or drawings and not previously entered in the show, ready for hanging by wire, no more than 48” in width, not exceeding 25

lbs., and suitable for family viewing.

The artist must live within 35 driving miles of Dixon and be 17 years or older. The entry fee is $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces. Each artist is limited to two entries.

No three-dimensional work, crafts, photography, computer generated art or sculpture will be accepted.

Awards are given in a variety of categories, including American and Regional scenes, nature, creativity, realistic style, multicultural, best floral, best landscape and “Reflections of the Past” awards.

More than $3,500 in prizes will be awarded, donated by local businesses and individuals.

This year four awards will be presented to “Emerging Artists” who have never won a Phidian Art Show Award.

All of the other awards, will be open to all artists, including “Emerging Artists”.

For more information, guidelines and entry forms, please call Ellen Allen at 815-652-2002 or Judy Dixon at 815-288-2501.

Art club seeking entries for show

RRC tour preview is Feb. 23 Join in for a special tour preview highlighting the 2015 tour schedule. The preview will be on Monday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center.

Joe Conroy, president of American Classic Tours, Inc., will return and provide an informative program

complete with beautiful images of these destinations.

American Classic Tours, Inc., Grayslake, offers deluxe, well-paced, allinclusive tours throughout North America. Come and learn about their unique, topquality itineraries. American Classic Tours, Inc., has been

IRV’S AUTOBODY (313 E. HITT ST. IN MT. MORRIS)

I’M BACK full time on February 23rd Call 815-734-4033 Thank You,

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a proud partner of the Rock River Center for over 25 years.

Pre-registration is requested by calling Rock River Center at 815-7323252 or toll free at 1-800541-5479 by Tuesday, Feb. 17.

LAND AUCTION

Thurs. Feb 26th @ 10 AM • Location: Oconee Township Building Sellers: Stephen Allen Warren, Mary Louisa Davidson and the Davidson Trust Tract 1: 196 acres +/- in Section 31 in Oconee Township (T10), Shelby County, IL. Approximately 190 Tillable. Tract has 8000 bu bin with new heating unit.

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C LOCAL TALENT CONCERT Forreston United Methodist Church 402 South First Street, Forreston Saturday, February 28 6:00 PM

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The event also includes a heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet presented by Blackhawk Steak Pit, live music and new side games in addition to the ever-popular black jack.

In the draw down, every ticket wins a prize, every tenth ticket wins $100 cash and the grand prize winner will leave with $3,000.

Side raffles will include opportunities to bid on items including a wide-screen TV and a custom-made bags set sponsored by Kelly Johnson and Virtus Capital Partners, Inc., Byron.

Businesses interested in sponsorships may mail them to PO Box 397, Byron, IL 61010.

All interested businesses can also e-mail BCR for more information at: spinzone1@ aol.com, or call Buck at 815-

985-9391 or Betsy Floski, executive director at 815871-0859.

Tickets to the event are $100, and admit two with one chance at the $3,000 grand prize.

Tickets are on sale now at Curves of Byron from Jamie Buck; Stillman Bank, Bryan Markham and Rebecca Ketter; ReMAX Professional Advantage, Ed Clift; Dickerson-Nieman Realty in Byron, Alisa Patterson; Berger Law Firm, Maria Berger; SHAP Fitness, Abbey Wheeler; and from Byron Alderwoman Christy Hanlin and BCR Board member Joe Burriesci.

“Ticket sales are limited to 250,” Ticket Committee Chair Bryan Markham said. “So, as draw downs go, the odds of winning are excellent!”

Audition for the HCC production of Mary Poppins Auditions are upcoming for Highland Community College’s 42nd season of Summerset Theatre production of “Mary Poppins.”

Auditions for adults age 18 and older will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon and for youth ages 9 to 15 will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, both at the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center at HCC, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

The director is seeking talented singers, dancers and musicians. Roles for men and women, and youth are available.

The musical is based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, with

original music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and book by Julian Fellowes.

New songs and additional music and lyrics are by Gorge Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

The story introduces the audience to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family.

Mary Poppins arrives as the new nanny and teaches the family how to value each other again.

Performances for “Mary Poppins” will be held July 9-18.

For more information contact Mark Jansen at 815599-3455 or mark.jansen@ highland.edu. For a complete listing of roles and chorus parts visit highland.edu.

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 19, 2015, Page A7

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HUD awards nearly $116 million for public housing Ogle and Lee county grants included in sum The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $116 million to public housing authorities in Illinois.

The funding will allow agencies to make major largescale improvements to their public housing units. Ogle County will receive $393,755 while Lee County will receive $222,664.

The grants are provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program, which offers annual funding to approximately 3,100 public housing authorities to build, repair, renovate and/or modernize the public housing in their communities.

These housing authorities use the funding to do largescale improvements such as replacing roofs or making energy-efficient upgrades

to replace old plumbing and electrical systems.

“Every American deserves a place to call home where they can successfully raise their kids, enhance their financial security and build a better life,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro in a Feb. 12 press release. “Through this funding, HUD is committed to strengthening our nation’s affordable housing units and to providing folks with the springboard they need to succeed.”

“In Illinois, the Capital Fund Program will help ensure that our families and most vulnerable individuals, our seniors, are residing in housing that is decent, safe and in good repair,” said Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator. “It is part of HUD’s mission to protect consumers and meet the need for quality affordable homes for all.”

For more than 75 years, the federal government has been working and investing billions of dollars in developing

A Sampling of HUD Grants Ogle County Housing Authority ................. $383,755 Lee County Housing Authority ................... $222,664 Bureau County Housing Authority .............. $304,111 Carroll County Housing Authority ................ $96,479 Housing Authority of JoDaviess County ..... $103,371 Rockford Housing Authority .................... $2,983,997 Housing Authority of DeKalb ..................... $394,939 Housing Authority of Freeport .................... $668,294 Chicago Housing Authority .................... $66,700,248 Housing Authority of Cook County ......... $3,076,847 and maintaining public and multifamily housing – including providing critical support through the Capital Fund grants announced today.

Still, the nation continues to lose approximately 10,000 public housing units each year, primarily due to disrepair.

In 2011, HUD released Capital Needs in the Public Housing Program, a study that estimated the capital needs in the public housing stock in the U.S. The study found the nation’s 1.1 million public housing units are facing an estimated $25.6

billion in large-scale repairs.

Unlike routine maintenance, capital needs are extensive improvements required to make the housing decent and economically sustainable, such as replacing roofs or updating plumbing and electrical systems to increase energy efficiency.

To help protect the considerable federal investment in public housing, and respond to the growing demand for affordable rental housing, the Obama Administration proposed the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), a

comprehensive strategy that complements the Capital Fund Program and offers a long-term solution to preserve and enhance the country’s affordable housing stock, including leveraging public and private funding to make critically needed improvements.

Since Congress approved the RAD demonstration in November of 2011, early results show it is generating significant additional capital for public and assisted housing. HUD has made awards to 60,000 public and assisted housing units in more than 340 different projects across the country.

Through these awards, housing authorities have proposed to generate approximately $3 billion in capital repairs by leveraging private debt and equity, which will preserve or replace distressed units and support local jobs in their communities – all without additional federal resources.

Currently, the Department has received applications

from PHAs for an additional 116,000 units under RAD. To support the growing demand for RAD, the President’s FY 2016 budget proposal requests to eliminate the RAD cap, and provide $50 million to help local public housing agencies to finance the recapitalization of more than 185,000 units of public housing and stimulate private investment.

HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.

More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and http:// espanol.hud.gov.

U.S. government says no to trophy request by felon Rita Crundwell wants to keep her trophies

By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media The U.S. government has filed its response to former Comptroller Rita Crundwell’s efforts to retain ownership of about 700 trophies and other possessions.

The response, filed last week, said that allowing Crundwell to keep the items, because their value might be more sentimental, would allow her to benefit from her theft.

“This is especially true for Ms. Crundwell’s substantial trophy collection, as these awards represent the primary motivation of her massive fraud,” the response said.

“Until Ms. Crundwell has satisfied this court’s forfeiture order, all of her assets can be forfeited.”

The response came a little more than two weeks after Crundwell and her attorney, Ruth Robinson, filed a response to a December motion to seize trophies she won during horse competitions.

They also asked for various pieces of artwork, a computer, her show clothing, bicycles, patio chairs, two motorized scooters and an all-terrain vehicle, among other household items.

Crundwell is contesting the inclusion of the assets based on three arguments: The government took too long to forfeit the items; the government has already forfeited the items; and Dixon has already been significantly compensated for its loss.

In its response, the federal government said “none of these arguments is supported by the facts or the law.”

Crundwell was arrested at City Hall in April 2012 and later pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the theft of nearly $54 million over 2 decades.

She was ordered to pay about $54 million in restitution, of which the government has collected about $9.3 million.

There was also a money judgment for about $53 million issued, meaning the U.S. government can go after about $106 million in Crundwell assets.

The city also received about $30 million in a settlement with its former auditors and bank.

In response to the argument that the government took

“...these awards represent the primary motivation of her massive fraud”... too long seize the assets, the response admits that the process has been more than two years, but also notes that Crundwell’s theft happened over two decades.

The government also said there is time frame in which assets need to be seized, and that it can “at any time enter an order of forfeiture or amend an existing order of forfeiture to include property.”

In response to the argument that the items were already seized and discarded, the government said it has never filed any motion in federal court to seize the items listed in its motion.

The third argument Robinson made on Crundwell’s behalf in the January response, was that the items would be unlikely to contribute to restitution.

“While the government will undoubtedly claim to the court and to the public that the property at issue is valuable, it is not,” she wrote.

She made a similar argument when contesting the inclusion of Crundwell’s retirement fund reimbursements, saying the city has already received a substantial amount of money in restitution and from its settlement with its former auditors and bank.

4-H Bowling Members of the Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club and their guests took a moment to pose together before hitting the lanes for the preliminary round of this year’s county bowling tournament on Jan. 25. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Katelyn Ackland and Kayla Mingus. Middle row: Josey Fox, Gracie Mingus, Chloe Freier, Callie Ackland, Austin Zuercher and Ariel Zuercher. Back row: Mahalia Freier, Carley Ackland, Jordan Mingus, Sarah Antolik, Jamie Query and Megan Ackland. Not pictured: Mark Query. Photo supplied

Draw down will help Meridian Foundation The Meridian Education Foundation steak dinner and draw down will be Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at Fritz’s Wooden Nickel.

The event will start with a steak fry at 4 p.m. The draw down begins at 6 p.m.

Proceeds from this event will help the Meridian Education Foundation

Proceeds will also go to Meridian Community Unit School District #223 teacher classroom grants.

The first prize is $2,000.

In addition, two prizes of

$500 will be awarded, and two winners will receive $250. Five prizes of $100 each will also be awarded.

The event includes a Lucky Loser, who will win $150. The Lucky Loser winner must be present to receive the prize.

Other winners do not need to be present to claim

their prizes. Winning ticket stubs can be redeemed any Tuesday night through May 12.

Only 300 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available by calling Heather Alderks at 815-645-2277 or by e-mail to halderks@mail. meridian223.org

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Lions breakfast is March 7 The Oregon Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 7 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Rock River Center.

The event will kick off preparation for the upcoming What’s Cookin’ event to

be held Saturday, May 2 at Barnacopia.

Last year’s What’s Cookin’ brought in 26 cooking teams, and more than 350 people attended.

A $5 donation will be received at the door for the

pancake breakfast.

T-shirts, sweatshirts, koozies will be offered for sale, along with a chance to participate in a “Pitch Your Pennies” event and the mega 50/50 drawing at the What’s Cookin’ event.

Register to vote by March 10

Oregon Lions Club members cook pancakes on an outdoor grill at a breakfast last year. Lions Club members will serve again during a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 7 at the Rock River Center. Photo supplied

Chana Education Center to host blood drive on Feb. 27 The Chana Education Center, 204 Main St., Chana, will host a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 27.

Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health, should be eligible to donate blood.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center, A National Marrow Donor Program Center, is the sole supplier of blood and related services to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Health System, Swedish American Health System, Swedish American Medical Center—Belvidere, Beloit Memorial Hospital, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services,

FHN Memorial Hospital, and Rochelle Community Hospital.

Community-minded volunteers donate virtually all of the country’s supply of blood for transfusion.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call 815-732-4664.

RRVBC can be reached toll free at 877-RRVBC-99 or visit www.rrvbc.org.

The last day to register to vote or make a change of address for the April 7 consolidated election is Tuesday, March 10, Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley said Tuesday.

The only exception is the grace period registration and transfer of registration from March 11 to April 4 at Huntley’s office on the first floor of the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Early voting will be conducted at the Ogle County Clerk’s office in the Ogle County Courthouse from March 23 through April 4 (closed April 3) for all Ogle County precincts.

Early voting will be conducted at the Flagg Township Building, 303 W. Ill. 38, Rochelle, on April 1, 2 and 4 (closed April 3) for Flagg and Dement precincts only.

The first day to apply for

an absentee ballot for the election is Thursday, Feb. 26.

The last day for mailing a ballot from the county clerk’s office is Thursday, April 2.

Voter registration and grace period voting in the clerk’s office may be done through Saturday, April 4.

Huntley said that her office at the courthouse complies with the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. She said the courthouse is accessible to the handicapped for voter registration. She will sent a deputy registrar to the residence of any person who wishes to register to vote and is unable to go to a registrar.

Huntley said temporarily physically handicapped voters who find it difficult or nearly impossible to go to the polls on election day may now vote by absentee ballot without getting the signature of their physicians as long as they call her office and

request an application.

First time voters who registered by mail must vote in person, Huntley said.

Absentee voters may vote in person at the courthouse.

Huntley will send an absentee application to voters who request one. When the completed application is returned to Huntley, the ballot will be sent.

Anyone who needs assistance with voting should call Huntley’s office and arrangements for help, within the law, will be made.

For voters who cannot get into the polling place, Huntley will send two election judges within 50 feet of the polling place with a ballot.

For information or assistance with voting or registering to vote call the Ogle County Clerk at 815732-1110 from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to www. oglecounty.org.

Highland Ag Club takes part in agriculture conference Six Highland Community College students in the Agriculture Club recently participated in the Illinois Post-Secondary Agriculture Student (PAS) Annual Conference at John Wood Community College, Quincy.

Justin Lott, Pearl City, took first place in Career Planning Ruminant Systems; Michelle Spittler, Forreston, took third place in Career Planning Agriculture Education; Justin Lott, Jen Saieva, Winnebago, and Sarah Duncan, Polo, placed second in Dairy Specialist Team Event and Chase Stoddard,

Byron, and Ryan Nadig, Stockton, participated in the Soil Specialist Team Event.

PAS is a national student organization that provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation for college agriculture students.

At the annual conference, members compete against college agriculture students from across the state in industry specific activities.

“I am really happy for the students that participated in the PAS Conference,” said Justin Ebert, agriculture instructor and club advisor.

“They put in some time preparing materials for the contests and represented Highland Community College very well. I hope that their success will spark some interest in other students to become involved in Agriculture Club activities.”

The Highland Community College Agriculture Club was established in fall of 2014.

For interest in learning more about the Highland Agriculture Club, contact Ebert at 815-599-3507 or at Justin.ebert@highland.edu.

Roller derby returns Feb. 28 Roller derby will return to Leaf River for the fifth season on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the River Valley Complex.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the bout begins at

7 p.m.

Come out to see the fastpaced, hard-hitting action as the River Demons Roller Girls welcome the ladies from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In the last meeting of the two teams, the River Demons suffered a heart-breaking four-point loss in sudden death overtime and are out to even the score.

Highland Community College students recently participated in the in the Illinois PostSecondary Agriculture Student (PAS) Annual Conference at John Wood Community College, Quincy. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Chase Stoddard, Ryan Nadig, Sara Duncan and Justin Ebert. Back row: Michelle Spittler, Justin Lott and Jen Saieva. Photo supplied

Public Voice Festival’s bake sale was a huge success Feb. 7 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. 7.

We were overwhelmed on Friday night with the donations that we received and then again on Saturday morning when even more came in.

Thank you to each and everyone of you that donated

and also to those who purchased goodies from our sale!

Our sale was a huge success this year all thanks to you!

Thank you so much!

Chris Weller and Linda Burr Mt. Morris LFR Bake Sale Committee

Music Solo and Ensemble contest held Dear Editor, Last Saturday, Feb. 7, was the 2015 Rt. 72 Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Pecatonica HS. Oregon Elementary Sixth

Grade Band and DLRJH Band and Choir students were a big part of the day’s performances. Our students, 90 to be exact, performed in 99 solo and ensemble events.

The performances were held in a classroom with a small audience and a judge who was responsible for rating their performance either a first, second, or third.

Following the students’ performances the judges did a fantastic job of educating our performers, with not only written criticism, but also with verbal comments to help these students in the future.

Our students did a fantastic job in representing our school not only in their performances but also in

their behavior.

Our students received 64 Division I ratings, 33 Division II ratings, and 2 Division III ratings. Fantastic numbers!

There were also five perfect scores recorded this year.

Those performers were: Grant Cermak on his piano solo, Lydia Cermak on her piano solo, Tessa Burger on her vocal solo, Jacob Christensen on his vocal solo, and Blake Donmeyer on his bass clarinet solo.

Congratulations to all the sixth band members and seventh and eighth choir and band members who performed this year.

A special thanks goes out to the piano accompanists

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Crundwell is a disgrace to humanity Dear Editor, Talk about corruption and filth in DC, Dixon and the Crundwell affair is a disgrace to humanity...$54 million she swindled from the city, thus the taxpayers.

Now having been found guilty, she is requesting all her awards, trophies, etc.

They were gotten under false pretenses and should be sold to recoup some of the huge sums she swindled.

Stealing does not entitle her to a thing.

She has more gall than anyone ever had.

Attorneys and Dixon should have enough presence of mind to deny this socalled request.

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DLR students will present spring play Feb. 26-28 Students at David L. Rahn Junior High will present the play “No Signs of Intelligent Life,” Thursday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the David L. Rahn Theater, 105 W. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris.

The show portrays extraterrestrial fun, taking

the audience through earthling daily rituals such as gossiping at the water cooler, dealing with tech support, and being a substitute teacher, to name a few.

DLR actors include Jacob Christensen, Diana Clausen, Connor Young, Spencer Coots,

Blake Donmeyer, Reese Theisen, Isabelle Nelson, Jackson Buck, Grace Mongan, Holly Handschuh, Eli Rufer, Brigham Finch, Brooke Harris, Cristina Tranchina, Olivia Stafford, Tessa Burger, Elizabeth Villarreal, Milene Dupre, Bailey Nelson and Meghan Gracyalny.

Producers are Mady Russell and Rebecca Hough, and the production crew is Luke Martin, Josey Fox, Katlyn Reber, Gracie Mingus, and Mackinzie Reimer.

The play is directed by Ranae Leamanczyk, David L. Rahn eighth grade English teacher.

Call the DLR Junior High Olivia Stafford, Holly Handschuh, and Eli Rufer take part in some detention shenanigans Office at 815-732-5300 during a rehearsal of “No Signs of Intelligent Life.” Photo supplied to order reserved seating tickets.

Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and $2 for senior citizens.

A Soup and Sandwich noodle soups, ham and All proceeds go towards The annual book fair Luncheon will be held turkey sandwiches, dessert Shannon and Lanark Pantry will be held in the lobby Sunday, March 1 from and drink. and Forreston Community area before and after the noon to 3 p.m. at Prairie The cost is $7 for adults; New Life Pantry. production.

The play is written by Dell Presbyterian Church, $3.50 for children ages The handicapped Bryan Starchman, produced 16032 W. Prairie Dell Rd., 6-10, and children under 5 eat free. Tickets may be accessible entrance to the by special arrangement Shannon.

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Jackson Buck attempts to get some tech support during a rehearsal of “No Signs of Intelligent Life.” Photo supplied

Oregon Library News “Love of reading enables a man to exchange the weary hours, which come to every one, for hours of delight.” — Baron Montesquieu Thank You Oregon Booster Club donated $500 to the Oregon Public Library to aid in the Summer Reading Kick-Off Assembly held at OES in May. The Oregon and Mt. Morris Libraries jointly sponsor an assembly each year to “Kick-Off ” the Summer Reading Program.

This is a great start to our Summer Reading Program, Read to the Rhythm! Many thanks to the Oregon Booster Club, New Mural Oregon Elementary School Art Club is lending the library its mural, “Library” by Jacob Lawrence, recreated by the Art Club students.

The art is displayed on the landing going up to the Art Gallery. Come check it out.

Preschool Story Time Story Time meets on Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m.

Join in for stories, crafts, friends, and fun. Story Time

is designed for 3-6 year olds.

Registration is requested.

18 to 24 Club (months that is) This new program, designed for children ages 18 – 24 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will be 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music and movement.

The dates of the program are: Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.; Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.

Come to one or come to all. Registration is requested but not required.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss Still Life

by Louise Penny.

The Afternoon Book Club will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at the library to discuss Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral

by Kris Radish.

Tax Forms Here A very limited number of tax forms are available at the library. Only 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, and the Illinois 1040 have been received.

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By Sharon Wallace Oregon Lifeline Want to go shopping?

Lifeline is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Hope to see you.

We are very grateful for everyone that helps us with Lifeline and we thank you.

For gardeners, we are able to accept vegetables for our

clients, if you happen to plant too much.

For the month of January, Lifeline served 270 clients.

We are holding a bag sale, cost is $3 a bag. The dates are March 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, and April 2,3, and 4.

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Online filing is now free and highly encouraged. The Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-325 is hosting AARP tax aides on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 8, 2015. Call the center to make an appointment. No forms are available at the center.

What Do You Do With an Idea? By Kobi Yamada The Adventures of Beekle

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OPD receives the Distinguished Agency Accreditation The Oregon Park District was awarded the Distinguished Agency Accreditation by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association, Jan. 23 at the IAPD/IPRA All Conference Awards luncheon in Chicago.

This accreditation is given to agencies that provide exceptional Park and

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Throughout the accreditation process OPD increased its overall operational efficiency and effectiveness, updated and clarified district policies and procedures, and solidified professional standards both internally and externally.

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Community service awards presented The Oregon Park District staff and board members accepted the Distinguished Agency Accreditation Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association on Jan. 23. Pictured from left to right in the front row are: Jena Wehmhoeffer, Dan Engelkes, Steve Pennock, Erin Folk, Brittany Tucker, and Candice Holbrook. Back row: Jan Hincapie, IPRA Board of Directors Chair, Peter Murphy, IAPD President, Dave Bakener, Don Griffin, Debbie Leffelman, Dan Griffin, Gary Davis, Andy Egyed, Joe Petry, IAPD Board Chairman, Debbie Trueblood, IPRA Executive Director. Photo supplied

Cell phone customers were without service

By Vinde Wells Editor

An unspecified “fiber issue” left Verizon Wireless customers in the Oregon and Mt. Morris area without reliable service for almost a day last week.

Customers experienced dropped calls and spotty cell

service from the evening of Feb. 10 through late the following afternoon.

A Verizon representative said Feb. 11 that the problem was a “fiber issue” although she wasn’t sure of the specifics.

She said service should be restored by 7 p.m. that night. The service was up

and running by 5 p.m. Feb. 11.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said Tuesday that Verizon officials would not say what the problem was.

Phone calls to the wireless company were not returned Tuesday.

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Christi Warren, Sauk Valley Media, contributed to this article.

The Oregon Park District recently presented Community Service Awards to Nicole Schafer and Julie Reckamp.

Schafer has been coaching youth soccer and basketball for the Oregon Park District for the past five years.

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Hawks fall to Byron

Stillman Valley’s Jessica Hellyer looks to pass while being guarded by Kankakee Bishop McNamara’s Khadaizha Sanders at the Spring Valley Sectional. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Lady Cards’ season ends Stillman Valley’s run in the girls post season ended Feb. 16 at the Spring Valley Sectional when the Lady Cardinals lost to Kankakee Bishop McNamara 64-36.

Stillman Valley advanced

to the sectional when they defeated Big Northern Conference foe Byron 56-52 on Feb. 12.

It was third time the Lady Cardinals had defeated the Byron’s Ellie Lehne tries to get the ball past Stillman Valley’s Abby Timm at the Winnebago regional Lady Tigers this season. championship. Photo by Randy Stukenberg

The Hawks started off well against Byron on Feb. 13, taking a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.

That lead, however, vanished in the second quarter when the Tigers outscored Oregon 18-11 behind three treys - two by Clayton Hoover and one by Dillon VanLankvelt - to lead 29-23 at the half.

The Tigers turned the defense up in the third quarter scoring 24 to Oregon’s 15 en route to a 65-46 win.

Trevor Otten led Oregon with 18 points which included three treys.

Skylar Short and Carson Buck each had eight for Oregon followed by Matt Wasilewski with seven and Andrew Newman with five.

Hoover led all scorers with 24 points followed by VanLankvelt with 17, Austin McCarey with 11, Austin Coltrain and Verne Johnson with six each, and Payton Janssen with two.

Oregon’s Skylar Short drives past Byron’s Verne Johnson during Big Northern Conference action on Feb. 13. Photo by Earleen Hinton

David L. Rahn eighth graders win two games, lose two games The eighth grade Eagle basketball team from David L. Rahn Junior High was in action last week when they hosted Dixon Reagan for two games, opened their conference season against Byron, and had a nonconference game against Chadwick.

On Feb. 3, the Eagles were home for a two-game contest against Dixon Reagan. In the first game, the Eagles

came out strong in the first half, holding a 17-12 lead.

The Patriots offense came alive in the second half to hand the Eagles a 26-33 loss.

Olivia Mongan led all scorers with 16 points.

McKenna Sadler added five.

Abigail Hopkins and Katelin Pudlas each had a basket and MyKenzie Beitel made a free throw.

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Hannah Donaldson led the Eagles with 10 points and Hopkins added seven.

Mallory Bergstrom had four and Pudlas, two.

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DLR played well defensively but couldn’t seem to get a basket to fall.

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Scheidecker changes it up, qualifies for state finals Cherry Bowl to host state meet this Saturday

By Andy Colbert Reporter A slow start at the Rockford Guilford Sectional on Feb. 14, did in the Oregon girls bowling team, but it didn’t stop Ali Scheidecker from advancing downstate as an individual.

Scheidecker rebounded from 165 in game one, to shoot a 1,259 series, good for second among bowlers not on a state-qualifying team.

Those top five individuals, along with teams from Belvidere North, Freeport, Guilford and Sycamore, advanced to the state meet, this weekend at the Cherry Bowl in Rockford.

Scheidecker placed fifth overall, with Emily Athens of Belvidere North claiming top honors with a 1,298.

After her ninth frame of the first game, Oregon coach Al Nordman decided to make a change “on the fly” and the result was three consecutive strikes for Scheidecker on frame number 10.

“We changed her ball and finger insert,” Nordman said.

“She’s had a problem for past two years with her fingers swelling. She was icing them down, but it wasn’t helping.”

Fortunately, Nordman had the equipment handy to make the change and Scheidecker responded by going 220, 223, 225, 180 and 246 the rest of the way.

“She went crazy after that, even on the 180 game” Nordman said. “She was on a good roll all day.”

Scheidecker becomes the second Lady Hawk bowler to advance downstate. In 2009, Amanda Hayward qualified. Additionally, it is Scheidecker’s second sports trip downstate this school year, also competing as a golfer.

Going into the sixth and final game at Don Carter

Ali Scheidecker poses at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris on Monday. Scheidecker will compete in the state bowling finals this Saturday in Rockford. Photo by Chris Johnson

Lanes, Scheidecker was two spots out of the qualifying. A 246 moved her all the way up to second.

“She saved her best for last,” Nordman said. “She needed it too, because each of the top five were over 200 on the last game.”

As a team, the Lady Hawks had its second-lowest game (793) of the tournament

season in the first game. That put them in last place out of 12 teams.

“The lanes were tight to begin with and we had a whole bunch of bad leaves,” Nordman said. “Some of our shots were right around the pocket, but not coming through because of the angle.”

A 905, 959 and 978 pulled

the Lady Hawks as high as seventh place, just three places and 100 pins out of being in position to advance.

However, a bad game five ended those hopes.

“It was too hard to get out of the hole we had put ourselves in,” Nordman said.

Oregon finished in eighth places with a score of 5352 and ended up 172 pins away from advancing. Belvidere North, with three of the top four individual scores, had 6,115 to win the sectional title.

“This sectional is as good as anywhere in the state,” Nordman said. “Harlem’s a former state champ and didn’t even make it out.”

To illustrate how tight the competition was, Harlem was 11th after the first two games, third after five games before finishing in fifth.

Oregon did beat Dundee Crown, Algonquin Jacobs, St. Charles North and East, all schools over 2,000 enrollment. Among teams at the sectional, Oregon was far and away the smallest

school.

Senior Tayla Smith closed out her career with a 1,081 series (197, 182, 207, 203, 127, 165), good for 38th place. Close behind was Abi Scheidecker with a 1068 and 45th place.

Other competitors were Victoria Barnhart with a high game of 214 out of five games. MacKenzie Tague rolled four games, Emily Corbin two and Stevie McCombs one.

The Lady Hawks had their most successful season ever, with a 12-2 record and winning both the Big Northern and Northern Illinois Bowling conferences.

Besides Smith, Oregon also loses McCombs to graduation. Nordman is hopeful for additional bowling recruits in 2015/16 to compliment the two Scheideckers, Tague and Corbin.

“I think we have four eighth-graders that will be in our program,” Nordman said. “We could use them.”

Two wrestlers advance to state finals Crandall, Marchetti to compete at Champaign this weekend

By Randy Holland In arguably the hardest sectional in the state, the Hawk wrestlers managed two fourth place finishes by Dominic Marchetti at 145 pounds and Matt Crandall at 285 pounds to send two to the 1A individual state finals this weekend in Champaign.

John Ghibellini took a narrow loss to the third place finisher and will be an alternate to the big show.

Also wrestling for the Hawks at the Feb. 14-15 sectional, were Matt Stevens at 195 pounds, dropping out in the consolation semifinals and David Labash at 220, losing in the first round of wrestlebacks.

The Hawk wrestlers put on a good show in the preliminary round, starting with Marchetti. Hooking up a half nelson and ran it for a pin at 0:56. Ghibellini got a rematch with Ryan Leffleman of Amboy who had pinned him the last time they met.

This time the match went to Ghibellini, scoring a throw-by for the only takedown of the match with a minute left and weathering a late escape take a 3-2 win.

Stevens started with a throw to the back for two points and had two more takedowns and a cradle for two points before he hooked up a wing for a fall at 5:40.

Labash started his match with an easy single to double takedown, and had a double chicken wing for a while

before he reloaded to a wing and pinned at 1:24 The quarterfinals started with Marchetti facing fourth ranked Jared Cole of ErieProphetstown. Cole was warned for stalling before the first takedown and Marchetti started with a duck under takedown to the back for three points. Cole escaped from there and it was 5-1 after the first.

An escape, a stalling point, and a low single in the third period wore Cole down and Marchetti advanced with a 9-2 win.

The quarterfinals were not kind to the next three Hawk wrestlers. Ghibellini was going toe-to-toe with Joe Feemorlu of Mooseheart, and leading by one when he was caught in a cradle, taken down, and pinned at 3:39 on the reload.

The cradle was also the undoing for Stevens against eleventh ranked Dallas Appleman of Amboy.

Appleman ripped Stevens right down in a double leg and put on a cradle in 37 seconds. It looked like Labash might break the string when he broke out of a cradle at the end of the first period, but he lost a switch and was reversed to his back at 3:39.

Crandall advanced with a pin over Dan Groenhagen of Stillman Valley. He drove Groenhagen down late in the first period, had a snap single takedown in the second, and finished with a body lock to the back at 5:30.

Oregon’s Dominic Marchetti defeated Sherrard’s Chance Teel Sherrard 3-2 in overtime at 145 pounds during the Oregon Sectional on Feb. 15. Marchetti finished fourth in the tournament to advance to the state finals in Champaign this weekend. Photo by Julie Rude

Day two of the sectional opened with the preliminary round of consolation with Ghibellini, Stevens, and Labash trying to work their way through the lower bracket. Ghibellini was tied at two in the third after a takedown and losing two escapes in the second. He stood up to start the third and went outside for a single with a minute left to advance with a 5-3 decision.

Stevens started with a takedown off the head to the back for two points and hooked up a wing for two more late in the first before he reversed into a cradle at 3:39.

Labash met Noah Leffelman of Sterling Newman and lost a takedown with 15 seconds left in the first period and a penalty point in the second to trail 3-0 in the third.

Leffelman countered a shot in the third to go up by five.

Labash worked a granby for a reverse late and the mustache went away with the 5-2 loss.

With a state berth on the line, Marchetti met freshman Sam Durfey of Stillman and

Oregon’s Matthew Crandall pinned Dan Groanhagen Stillman Valley at 285 pounds during the Oregon Sectional on Feb. 15. Crandall finished fourth in the tournament to Turn to B2 advance to the state finals this weekend in Champaign. Photo by Julie Rude

Hawks to face Byron Tigers at regional on Feb. 25 Boys regional basketball action begins next week for Ogle County teams.

In Class 2A action North Boone, Stillman Valley, Winnebago, Byron, and Oregon play at the Winnebago regional.

North Boone and Stillman Valley open the regional on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Feb. 25 will be a double header. The first game will start at 6 p.m.

between number one seed Winnebago and the winner of the opening game.

Three-seed Oregon and two-seed Byron will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.

The winner of these two games will play on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

The Winnebago regional champion will face the Fulton regional champion in Farmington on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Morrison, Fulton, Sterling Newman, Bureau Valley, Princeton, and West Carroll are assigned to the Fulton Regional.

The sectional final is scheduled for March 6 at 7 p.m.

The sectional will feed into the DeKalb NIU SuperSectional on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.

In Class 1A action Forreston and Polo have been

assigned to the same regional, but would not face each other until the regional final.

Eastland, Milledgeville, Erie, Prophetstown, and Annawan are part of the Erie Regional with Polo and Forreston.

Action begins Monday, Feb. 23 when Eastland and Milledgeville tip off at 7 p.m.

Two-seed Polo will play seven-seed Annawan on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. The

game will be followed by Erie and Prophetstown.

One-seed Forreston will host the winner of the E a s t l a n d / M i l l e d g ev i l l e game on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The game will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by the winners of the Tuesday games.

The regional championship will be played on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

The winner of the Erie

Regional will play the winner of the Hanover River Ridge Regional on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

Galena, Scales Mound River Ridge, Warren, East dubuque and Stockton are assigned to the River Ridge Regional.

The sectional final will be played on March 6 at 7 p.m.

The sectional feeds into the Dekalb NIU Super-Sectional on March 10 at 6 p.m.

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Plenty of action at Class 1A sectional in Oregon From B1 started strong with a high crotch takedown, but Durfey escaped out of two tries at half nelsons and countered a throw at the second period buzzer to take a 4-2 lead.

In the third. Marchetti lost a three point nearfall on a restart and a granby reverse with ten seconds left was too late in a 7-4 loss.

Marchetti dropped to the consolation semifinal with 2014 fifth place medalist Chance Teel of Sherrard waiting for him. Durfey was defeated by an 11-0 major decision in the final by top ranked JJ Wolfe of Dakota.

Crandall got a rematch with third ranked Quinton Ball of Mercer County, who defeated Crandall 2-1 in the third overtime at the Orion Tournament. This time, it lasted less then two periods.

After a scoreless first, Crandall tried a sit out and got sucked back for three points. Seconds later, he sat out again, and went to his back, this time pinned at 3:35.

Ball lost 3-1 in overtime to sixth ranked John Barnes of Peru St. Bede in the final. Crandall went to the wrestleback semifinal to face Josh Anderson of West Carroll.

In the wrestleback quarterfinals, Ghibellini countered and worked into a butcher to start with a four point move.

In an action-packed second period, he escaped, lost a high crotch takedown, reversed, and lost an escape.

Ghibellini lost another takedown with eight seconds left in the period and jumped away with one second left to lead 8-6.

He lost a reverse out the back thirty seconds into the third, and got let up with a minute to go for a one point lead. A stalling call with two seconds left tied the score

and Ghibellini countered a high crotch with a wizzer to win 11-9 19 seconds into overtime.

Stevens drew Ian Alberstett of Durand starting with a takedown in a cradle ten seconds left in the first.

With 10 seconds left in the second, Alberstett tied it with a chicken wing for two points. Stevens broke the tie with an escape, but lost a takedown with 40 and a penalty point and took a tough 5-3 loss. Alberstett went on to lose 8-3 to Appleman in the third place match.

In the consolation semifinals, Marchetti had his hands full with Teel, losing the first takedown and fighting out of a cradle to trail 2-1.

He rode out the second and escaped 40 seconds into the third to tie it up.

Marchetti had everything but the takedown in the last minute.

In overtime, tied at two, Teel backed away from Marchetti’s shots twice, and was called for stalling period, giving a 3-2 win and a state berth to Marchetti.

Ghibellini met sixth ranked Matt Weeks of Mercer County.

Tied at zero after the first, Ghibellini got let up, but lost a stalling point late in the period to tie the score at one. It proved costly, as Weeks jumped away to start the third, and held off a couple of strong shots by Ghibellini down the stretch to take a 2-1 win.

Weeks defeated Feemorlu 2-1 on an escape with three seconds in the ultimate tiebreaker to take third place, making Ghibellini an alternate to the state tournament.

Crandall scored first against Anderson, switching out in the second period.

No comparison for wrestling sectional crowd

The Blackhawk Center was packed to the rafters for not just one, but three separate sessions over Friday and Saturday, with an estimated total attendance of close to 4,000 people.

Vehicles were parked all the way to the Oregon Park West softball fields.

After covering both class AA and A wrestling sectionals, I can tell you that the crowds at the 1A sectional are larger and more enthusiastic.

And, there is no other 1A sectional in the state that compares to the one at Oregon, both in terms of competition and fandom.

Of all the sports, wrestling might be the most uncomfortable to be a fan of.

In tournaments like this, a person is relegated to sitting on bleachers for hours on end.

At least with football, basketball, volleyball or the like, the games get over within a couple of hours.

As I grow older, I get why college and pro arenas (and maybe some of the fancier

By Andy Colbert Reporter Though it was tough for me leaving the record-setting warm temperatures at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California last Friday, one consolation in making the 100-degree transition (from 80 degrees to -20 wind chill) was being able to take in the Oregon wrestling sectional the next day.

In regard to number of fans, schools involved and economic impact, this event is the single biggest on the Oregon sports calendar.

In early fall, there can sometimes be a home football game, a soccer tournament, volleyball tournament and a cross-country invitational on the same weekend, but for a stand-alone sporting event, nothing is bigger than the wrestling sectional.

Oregon’s John Ghibellini defeated Christopher Pederson (Aurora Central Catholic) 11-9 in overtime at 182 pounds during the Oregon Sectional. Photo by Julie Rude

Anderson answered in the third when Crandall slipped off the front. Crandall just missed a takedown on a single late, and they got an extra period.

Crandall snapped Anderson down with 25 seconds left in overtime to get to the third place mat.

In the medal round, Marchetti got a rematch with Cole. This time it was Cole on the move, starting with a high crotch a minute in.

Marchetti escaped, but lost an escape 30 seconds into the second, and was countered with a minute left, and he was down 5-3.

He escaped early in the third, just to lose another takedown. Several attempts at a switch came up short, and Marchetti had to settle for fourth, 7-4.

Crandall got a rematch of the regional final where he dealt Eli Burdick of Durand his first lost of the season, 1-0.

Burdick scored first a locked hands by Crandall as he tried to stop a roll in the second period.

After strong moves by both wrestlers, Burdick

Oregon’s Matthew Stevens pinned Anthony Lacko of Genoa-Kingston at 195 pounds during the Oregon Sectional. Photo by Julie Rude

tried the roll again, this time ending up in a headlock which he held for 40 seconds before getting the fall at 3:31.

Polo’s Ethan Cain took second place at 170 pounds.

Juan Dominguez won his opener then lost two and was dropped from the competition in the first round of consolation.

Dakota showed their power in the tournament, winning all of their medal round matches and having only one qualifier fail

to advance. The Indians finished with eight champions and two third places.

Second on the medal list was Byron with champions Danny Falconer at 182 and Ross Sealby at 220. Brady Wilsie was second at 113 and the Tigers had four third place medalists. Mercer County with three seconds and two thirds advanced five.

Stillman Valley sends four to the next level, Sam Durfey at 145 and Kenny Abitua at

152 taking second, and two fourth place winners.

Harvard and ErieProphetstown both had a first, a second and a fourth.

Orion also sends three.

One championship went to Sherrard, who also had a runner-up, one to North Boone, Brandon Briggs, one to Seneca, and one to Peru St. Bede. Durand, LenaWinslow, Morrison, and Princeton join the Hawks with two qualifiers.

Sports Column Texas high school football stadiums) have gone to seatback and/or padded chairs with armrests.

It’s a chore sitting for that long on bleachers, even with Blackhawk Center’s plastic being a bit more comfortable than wooden gym bleachers.

As expected, Dakota absolutely dominated the sectional, sending an unheard of 10 wrestlers to state. Even in Oregon’s heyday, a good year was sending 5-6 kids down.

Nowadays though, four wrestlers qualify for state instead of three. If that was the case in 2000, Oregon would have had nine individual qualifiers instead of five, as four kids took fourth.

What’s so impressive about Dakota having 10 is that all finished in the top three and did not need the luxury of the fourth-place finish.

This Saturday at Champaign, look for the Indians to also surpass Sterling Newman as having the most state champs in

single A wrestling.

Newman has 35 individual champs, including at least one for the past 11 years.

That streak will come to an end for sure, as the Comets shockingly failed to qualify a single wrestler this year.

Dakota has 32 state champs and the under/over for this weekend’s state meet is an additional five, at least according to the fairly reliable illinoismatmen.com individual rankings.

Locally, Stillman Valley has an impressive number of 21 individual champs, followed by Byron with nine.

Polo has three and Oregon and Rochelle two each.

It’s a shame that Byron had to be in the same regional with Dakota.

It’s safe to say that the Tigers are the undisputed second best team in 1A, but won’t get a chance to even compete in the dual-meet tournament after finishing second to Dakota in the regional.

Oregon’s Matt Crandall earned his first trip downstate and part of the credit needs to

go his practice partner, Tom Mahoney, who also doubles as the school superintendent.

However, we should say previous partner, as Mr. Mahoney was seen at the sectional in a walking cast. He tore a calf muscle working out with Crandall.

Tom is also feeling the lingering effects of a dislocated finger from his time on the mat.

School superintendents are called on to wear many hats, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of one filling a void by sparring with a heavyweight wrestler.

In perhaps the toughest weight class of the sectional, Ethan Cain of Polo took second to defending state champ Carver James of, where else, Dakota.

What was impressive about Cain’s performance was just getting to the championship bout.

He shut out a very good Drew Pranka of Princeton and then came from behind to pin Jacob Elsbury of Byron in the semis.

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to ensure evacuation plans are in place in the unlikely event of an emergency.

State and county agencies often use the plans for nonnuclear related emergencies such as extreme weather events or fires.

The brochure contains information about general emergency preparedness, including reception center

locations, evacuation routes, a map, and a list of emergency alert broadcast stations.

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Feb. 15 At approximately 12:44 a.m., deputies performed a traffic stop in the 3000 block of E. Honey Creek Road.

After an investigation, Robert Disch, 44, Oregon, was arrested for driving while license revoked and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Disch was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

A passenger, Ashley Daugherty, 24, Oregon, was also issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol.

It was later determined that a male driver had fled from the vehicle on foot. Oregon and Mt. Morris police departments assisted with searching for the male with negative results.

On Feb. 16, the driver of the truck turned himself into deputies at the Ogle County Jail at 2 p.m.

After further investigation, Andrew C. Schopp, 20, Rochelle, was arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude police and driving while license suspended.

Schopp was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

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

Feb. 10 Harley Yanez, 21, Rockford, was transported to the Ogle County Jail from the Winnebago County Jail and arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Yanez’s bonds were set at $923 (full cash) for the failure to appear and $5,000 (10%) for the petition to revoke pending a Feb. 11 court appearance.

Jeremiah Miller, 38, (no town provided) was arrested for failure to appear and transported by the Rochelle Police Department to the Ogle County Jail. Miller’s bond was set at $1,164 (full cash) pending a Feb. 11 court appearance.

Christopher L. Donaldson, 27, Mt. Morris, was arrested for contempt of court. His bond was set at $7,979.16. (full cash) pending a Feb. 16 court appearance.

Feb. 11 Lisa Kopplin, 45, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Kopplin was released on a $2,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 23.

Michael Dobyns, 42, Waukeegen, was arrested on

an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and a drug court sanction.

Dobyns was released on a recognizance bond for the failure to appear but held on no bond for the drug court sanction pending a Feb. 13 court appearance.

At about 5:13 a.m., deputies responded to a onevehicle accident in the 20,000 block at E. Crill Road. After a further investigation it was determined that a gray/ black Nissan Maxima was northbound on Crill Road from Ill. 72 when it failed to make the curve in the road, entered the ditch, and stuck a tree.

The occupants of the vehicle left the scene in second vehicle prior to deputies’ arrival. Deputies later spoke to the passenger of the vehicle, Jordan D. York, 23, Roscoe, who had been transported to Swedish American Hospital by personal vehicle with minor injuries.

Deputies then made contact with the registered owner on Feb. 11 at the Ogle County Sheriff’s office in Oregon.

After a further investigation the registered owner, Jack E. Rheingans, 24, Cherry Valley, was arrested for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene/failure to report an injury accident.

Rheingans was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bail.

Feb. 12 At 5:40 p.m. deputies stopped a Honda in the 600 block of S. Daysville Road for speeding - 74 mph in a 55 mph zone.

After a short investigation, Rusty J. Pro, 26, Rock Falls, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needles, and driving while under the influence of drugs.

Pro was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. He also received a citation for speeding.

Feb. 13 Randy Houghtby, 45, Golden Prairie, AR, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Houghtby’s full cash bond was set at $948 pending a Feb. 13 court appearance.

At 12:09 a.m., deputies were called to 3500 N. Ill. 2 for a car in the ditch. After a short investigation, Matthew P. Rittle, 36, Franklin Grove, was arrested driving while under the influence of alcohol. Rittle also received a citation for improper lane use. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At 2:59 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the

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8000 block of E. Ill. 38. After an investigation, Travis Adams, 31, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Adams was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At 4:38 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 9000 block of E. Ill. 38. After an investigation, Elio Melara, 24, Rochelle, was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants and one outstanding Winnebago County warrant. Melara was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 10:09 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 17000 block of W. Ill. 72. Upon further investigation the driver of the vehicle, Nicole O’Reilly, 22, Savanna, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

O’Reilly was then transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Feb. 14 Aaron Masterman, 21, (no town provided), was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and petition to revoke. Masterman was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held on $10,000 bond pending a court appearance.

At approximately 8:01 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in the 4,000 block of E. Ill. 64. After the white Chevy pickup failed to stop, it fled eastbound for a short distance before it crashed on the east side ditch of Rocky Hollow Road just south of Ill.. 64.

The vehicle sustained a small amount of damage. After a short investigation, the passenger, Linda Little, 18, Oregon, was arrested for obstructing a police officer.

Little was later transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Also arrested was a 14 year-old female juvenile runaway of Mt. Morris. The juvenile was later transported to the Ogle County Jail and released to her parent.

Feb. 16 William Cupp, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Cupp’s full cash bond was set at $1,859 pending a Feb. 17 court appearance.

At approximately 7 p.m., Agustin C. Romero, 41, Davis Junction, was arrested for aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony.

The arrest stems from an investigation in which Romero is accused of having sexual contact with a minor in December 2014.

Romero was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bond pending a Feb. 17 court appearance.

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Burial will follow at South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Polo Community School Foundation or the Timber Lake Playhouse.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

especially to Marco Island, Fla., in the winters and arranging flowers and displaying them at the county fairs.

Survivors include one son, Jim (Melodie) DeWall, Oregon; three grandchildren, Scot DeWall, Polo, Holli (Brian) Sanders, and Collen (Brant) Dambman, Myrtle Beach S.C.; and four greatgrandchildren, Kristian, Taylor, Aubrey, and Blake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Don White.

Funeral services were held Feb. 17 at Forreston Reformed Church.

Burial was at White Oak Cemetery, Forreston.

Nancy, Oregon, and Craig, Streamwood; four grandchildren, Jessica, Dixon, Valarie (Aaron), and Andrew, both of Savannah, Ga., and Courtney, Miramar, Fla.; and five greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of her life Joe M. Twigg will be held at the Mt. Morris Joe M. Twigg, 93, Moose Lodge on Wednesday, Forreston, died on Friday Feb. Feb. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m.

13, 2015 at Manor Court in Liberty Village, Freeport.

Joe was born on Aug. 22, 1921 in Haldane, the son of Linus and Annie (Long) Twigg.

He married Dorothy A. Lewis on Feb. 10, 1951 in Forreston. She died on Nov. 16, 2009.

Joe was a U.S. NavyMarine veteran (1943-1946) serving in World War II. This year, on Feb.19, 2015, will mark the 70th anniversary of when Joe and Arrangements were his brother Lester landed on completed by Burke-Tubbs Iwo Jima beach.

Joe worked for the State of Funeral Home, Forreston.

A memorial has been Illinois for 13 years and the established for Forreston Chrysler Corporation, where he worked for 21 years before Reformed Church.

Visit the guest book at retiring in 1986.

He was a member of Faith www.burketubbs.com.

Paul Silvius, Milledgeville; sister, Phyllis Davis, Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Jason (Danielle) Adolph, Shorewood, Justin (Anna) Adolph, Rochelle, Barb (Bradford) Horton, Plainfield, Gina Silvius, Milledgeville, Ethan Silvius, Platteville, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Landon and Campbell.

She was preceded in death by twin sisters at birth, a sister, a brother, and two nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

Services will be on Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren, Lutheran Church, Forreston, American Legion Post 308, Forreston and the Eagle River, Wis., VFW. Surviving are a son, Tracy (Roberto) Twigg, Cherry Valley; two daughters, Patricia Cockrum, Machesney Park, and Janet (Don) Reuber, German Valley; brother, Lester Twigg, Eagle River, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Christopher Petta, Cassie Meinert, Kara CarpenterAdcock, Denise Carpenter, Jennifer Harrington, Jessica Nemecek, and Jollene Haney; and five great-grandchildren, Destiny, Aidan, Emily, Martin, and Tyrus Joseph.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother; two sisters; two daughters, Barbara and Linda; and sonin-law, Jim Wick.

Funeral services were held on Feb. 16 at Faith Lutheran

Church, Forreston, with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating.

Arrangements were completed by Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston.

Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Faith Lutheran Church and Forreston American Legion.

Sign Joe’s guestbook and share a memory at www. burketubbs.com.

She graduated from Dixon High School and received a degree in business administration from Sauk Valley Community College.

She moved to Dover, Dela., in 1989.

She was a homemaker and managed her husband’s private practice.

Cathy was a member of the Kent County Republican Party, the 34th RD, Kent

County Republican Woman’s Club, and was the President of the DFRW Building Fund.

Cathy enjoyed all of her family and friends and was a wonderful cook and hostess.

When she wasn’t at one of her grandson’s many sporting events she loved spending time at the beach.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Joseph

she was preceded in death by a nephew, Sean Ryan.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road Dover, DE 19901.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m.

Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www. torbertfuneral.com.

Obituaries Ruth M. Deneau Ruth M. Deneau, 80, died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at her home in Pembroke Pines, Fla. She was born on Nov. 18, 1934 in Mt. Morris, the daughter of Edna and William Feary.

She was married to Leroy Deneau, Oregon, for 19 years. He died on Dec. 13, 2000.

Ruth lived on Ill. 64 near Chana for most of her years, starting a family and raising her children.

She moved to Oregon in 1979 and was very involved with helping to raise her family, including her grandchildren.

She lived in Oregon until moving to Pembroke Pines, Fla., in 2002 to help raise her granddaughter Courtney Deneau.

She resided there until her

Eileen F. DeWall Eileen F. DeWall, 97, Polo, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Manor Court of Freeport.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1917 in Ogle County, the daughter of Frank and Mattie (Buss) White.

She married Minert “Matt” DeWall on Jan. 31, 1940 in Forreston. Matt died on Jan. 21, 2007.

Eileen and her husband farmed the family farm in Ogle County.

Eilleen was a member of Forreston Reformed Church and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

She enjoyed traveling,

Catherine A. Keyes Catherine A. Keyes, 61, Dover, Dela., died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015.

Cathy was born Sept. 12, 1953 in Oregon, to the late Joseph Martin Ryan and Thelma Shackleford Ryan.

She was raised in Dixon and was proud to say that she was raised in the hometown of Ronald Reagan.

death.

Ruth loved to cook, garden, sew, and pass her knowledge onto others.

She was an active member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge and an officer of Women of the Moose.

She maintained her membership throughout her years in Florida all the way up until her death.

During her years in Florida when her health would allow, she cared for other elderly by driving them to go shopping and running errands.

She frequently talked of wanting to move back up to the Oregon area during the last few years of her life, but her health was not good enough to endure a relocation at that point.

She died unexpectedly of natural causes.

Ruth is survived by her three children, Doug, Coconut Grove, Fla.,

Doris E. Silvius Doris E. Silvius, 87, Polo, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.

She was born Dec. 31,1927 in Polo, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Elsey) Weigle.

She married Dwight C. Silvius on July 15, 1951 in Mt. Morris. He preceded her in death in 2013.

Doris graduated from Chicago Pestalazzi Teachers College in 1966.

She retired from Polo School District in 1994 after teaching for 35 years at the elementary school.

Survivors include daughters, Jill (Jeff) Adolph, Sterling, Peggy Silvius, Rockford; son,

B. Keyes, Dover, Dela.; daughter, Megan Keyes Allen and her husband Keith, Dover, Dela.; brother, Richard Ryan and his wife Bonnie, Ormond Beach, Fla.; sisters, Maureen Worman and Colleen Ryan, both of Dixon; niece, Heather Ryan, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and grandson, Cameron Ryan Allen.

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Feb. 6 Brad R, Long by power of attorney, warranty deed to John A. Howe, 501 N. Division Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $64,900.

Wells Fargo Bank, quit claim deed to Michael W. Mudge, 701 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $46,500.

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and Urban Development, warranty deed to Fawn L. Peska, 417 Wayne Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $75,300.

Larry D. Byars, Loni S. Byars, and Loni S. Harkness, warranty deed to Laurrel Hayes, 516 N. 10th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $67,500.

Holcomb State Bank, warranty deed to Errett Warehousing, LLC, SeriesOne, 201 Powers Rd.,

Rochelle, Flagg Township, $50,000.

Alan Alderks and Heather N. Alderks, warranty deed to Brian Driscoll, 5567 Blackwood Rd., Davis Junction, Monroe Township, $165,000.

Tomasz Mis, quit claim deed to Adrianna B. Mis, 305-309 S. Green Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, sheriff ’s deed to David M.

Bowman, 118 Sunny Hill Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $71,281.

Feb. 10 NRZ REO I Corp., warranty deed to William H. Furman and Susan F. Furman, 3825 S. Queens Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $120,000.

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Feb. 11 Gary L. Greenfield and Lori A. Greenfield, warranty deed to Gary L. Greenfield and Lori A. Greenfield, 611 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Sarah E. Buschek, deceased by heirs, quit claim deed to Joseph R. Buschek, Jr., 309 S. Eighth St., Oregon, Oregon-

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to William Kuehl, 403 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $15,600.

Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Feb. 10, 2015 (Jan. 12, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Steven C. Frantz, 18, Oregon, driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 11, 2015 (Jan. 13, 2015), $160.

Matthew J. Breit, 32, Byron, improper traffic lane usage, Feb. 10, 2015 (Jan. 13, 2015), $120.

Jacob S. Schabacker, 18, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit,

Feb. 13, 2015, Jan. 18, 2015 ), $120.

Qiana T. Mason, 18, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 9, 2015 (Jan. 18, 2015), $160.

Jordan A. Maraj, 21, Forreston, driving 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 11, 2015 (Jan. 17, 2015), $120 I-bond/ recog.

Austin M. Stargle, 19, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 12, 2015 (Jan. 24, 2015), $120.

status call Feb. 23.

James Nicolosi, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call Feb. 23.

Tom Connolly, 43, Divernon, aggravated DUI, sentencing hearing April 28.

conditional discharge.

He must submit to random drug testing and a breathalyzer test at the discretion of the probation department.

He must serve four days in the Ogle County Jail (time served), have no consumption of alcohol, refrain from contact with victim either directly or indirectly.

He must pay a $100 fine, $180 probation fee, and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of aggravated battery was dismissed per state motion.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Bonnie A. Sherman, 28, Leaf River, driving on suspended license, Feb. 9, 2015 (Feb. 9, 2014), $635; charges of driving on suspended license, operating

an uninsured motor vehicle, child restraint violation, Feb. 9, 2015 (March 4, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

Darryl R. Bergeson, 32, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 9, 2015 (June 26, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

Danielle M. Bitz, 35, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 11, 2015 (Sept. 1, 2014), $316.

Debra S. Bronstein, 56, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Feb. 9, 2015 (Oct. 2, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

Disregarding official traffic control device, Feb. 9, 2015 (Jan. 22, 2015), $120.

Brendan M. Wingert, 23, Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, DUI, Feb. 9, 2015 (Nov. 1, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

DUI with blood alcohol count 0.08, $2,721.

Matthew L. Martin, 29, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper use of registration/ title, Feb. 13, 2015 (Dec. 9, 2014), both dismissed per state motion.

Tina M. Harvell, 47,

Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Feb. 13, 2015 (Dec. 5, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

Trevor R. Brown, 27, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 9, 2015 (Dec. 27, 2014), $120.

Natalie K. Haas, 36, Byron, expired registration, Feb. 11, 2015 (Jan. 10, 2015), $266.

Kimberly A. Hoffman, 37, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 10, 2015 (Jan. 7, 2015), $160.

Christopher D. Strite, 23,

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Mary Christensen, 51, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, (2 counts), plea March 9.

Roberto Canela, 40, Romeoville, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 9.

Robert E. Booker, Jr., 48, Peoria, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference

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Joaquin Martinez, 52, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 9.

Anthony McMinn, 49, Rochelle, driving while license revoked/unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, hearing April 10.

Joseph Gavron, 66, Palos Park, driving while license suspended (2 counts), pretrial conference March 9.

Jovani Estrada, 25, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference April 13.

Lorenzo Allen, 59, driving while license revoked, motion hearing March 9.

Armando Vasquez, 38, Rochelle, aggravated battery/ domestic battery, pre-trial conference March 11.

Travis Echelbarger, 25, Rochelle, escape, pre-trial conference March 9.

Raymond Brechlin, 49, Rockford, theft, pre-trial conference March 9.

Chris Stanbery, 49, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery/domestic battery, pre-trial conference March 9.

Jeremy Izer, 23, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery (2 counts)/battery (2 counts), pre-trial conference April 13.

Davis Crocker, 29, Forreston, domestic battery (subsequent), possession of a controlled substance, pre-

trial conference March 9.

Shane Brogan, 18, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, pre-trial conference March 9.

Bradley Blake, 56, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference March 9.

Lauren Shaffer, 31, Polo, burglary, drug court Feb. 13.

Ashley Jones, 24, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cocaine, jury status call Feb. 23.

Tiffany Gardner, 25, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial conference March 9.

Earl Kittle, 50, Creston, aggravated DUI (2 counts), pre-trial conference March 9.

Nicholas J. Schleicher, 32, DeKalb, aggravated battery (2 counts)/attempt disarming a police officer, pre-trial conference April 13.

John D. Rasmussen, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle, jury status call Feb. 23.

Scott Cook, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call Feb. 23.

Jeremy D. DewittePesina, 27, Sycamore, pretrial report filed; unlawful possession of a controlled substance, status March 9.

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Kyle Hammond, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months conditional discharge.

He must submit to random drug testing at the direction of the probation department, and serve 180 days in the Ogle County Jail with credit for 182 days served.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment.

He must also pay a $100 fine, $300 conditional discharge fee, $100 to the VCVA Fund, and $33.40 in restitution.

Two counts of theft were dismissed per a state motion.

Matthew R. Turner, 25, Stillman Valley, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless conduct, a Class A misdemeanor.

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Feb. 9 Pamela J. Ledford, 48, Oregon, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to six days imprisonment in the Ogle County Jail.

She must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing, and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment or treatment as requested by the probation office.

She must pay a $100 fine, $900 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 trauma center fund, $25 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

One count of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed per state motion.

April 13.

Clayton Beach, 31, Oregon, escape, jury status call Feb. 23.

Richard Kobeszko, 59, Friendship, Wis., driving while license suspended, jury status call, Feb. 23.

Denise Henderson, 36, Chicago, driving while license revoked, bond forfeiture April 1.

Leann Osterdock, 43, Tampico, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Feb. 23.

Timothy Vaughn, 32, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference March 9.

Carol Hammer, 38, Oregon, forgery (2 counts), jury status call Feb. 23.

Melony Taylor, 41, Rochelle, forgery (3 counts), jury status call Feb. 23.

Jordan Zobal, 21, Davis Junction, burglary (2 counts), pre-trial conference March 9.

Anthony King, 35, Kings, obstructing justice, pre-trial conference March 9.

Omar Villalobos, 47, Rochelle, operating a commercial vehicle with any measured alcohol concentration, pre-trial conference April 13.

Kendrick Spring, 25, Byron, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference March 9.

Erick Johnson, 43, Maple Park, retail theft, bond

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Shaquella M. Jones, 23, Pontiac, burglary, pre-trial conference March 4.

Abdulla Coleman, 36, Birmingham, Ala., obstructing justice, bond forfeiture April 8.

Matthew K. Plumley, 31, Rochelle, child pornography, status March 6.

Steve K. Irvin, 49, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, 115-10 hearing set on a motion to admit hearsay testimony March 6.

Cody J. Logan, 21, Byron, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Feb. 23.

Gerald Russell, 49, Rock Falls, retail theft, jury status call Feb. 23.

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FEMA offers cold weather tips Dangerously low temperatures and bitterly cold wind chills continue to be in the forecast for much of the Midwest this week.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures.

“Whether traveling or at home, subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people

who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III, FEMA Regional Administrator.

“FEMA continues to urge people throughout the Midwest to monitor their local weather reports and take steps now to stay safe,” he said.

During cold weather, residents should take the following precautions: • Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the cold; • Dress in layers and keep

dry; • Check on family, friends, and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance; • Know the symptoms of cold-related health issues such as frostbite and hypothermia and seek medical attention if health conditions are severe.

• Bring pets indoors or ensure they have a warm shelter area with unfrozen water.

• Make sure your vehicle has an emergency kit that

includes an ice scraper, blanket and flashlight – and keep the fuel tank above half full.

• If you are told to stay off the roads, stay home. If you must drive, don’t travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule and stay on main roads.

More information and tips on being ready for winter weather and extreme cold temperatures can be found at http://www.ready.gov/ winter-weather.

Canada geese hide their heads as they rest in a pool of open water on the Rock River Tuesday. Wind chill temperatures are expected to continue to be below zero for the rest of the week. Photo by Chris Johnson

U of I Maple syrup workshop is March 5 at Mt. Morris library An Introduction to maple syrup production and marketing will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. beginning at the Mt. Morris Library, 101 E. Front

St. After the classroom portion of the workshop at the library, the group will move to Hough’s Maple Lane Farm in order to see a

functional sugar house firsthand. The farm is located at 3788 N. Mt. Morris Rd. Participants will hear a brief history of maple sugar production and see an

overview of the basic tools and skills necessary for small-scale sap collection and processing.

The workshop will also include some considerations

for scale, equipment, marketing, and regulations for a small commercial syrup producer.

If weather permits, participants may see some

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Feb. 9 through Feb. 15.

Oregon, and a 2011 Chevy driven by Connie L. Blake, 65, Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Feb. 9 Dale E. Hussung, 68, Rock Falls, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding.

Hussung was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Feb. 12 At 12:50 p.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Washington Street involving a 2012 Jeep driven

by Sean M. Wight, 20, Oregon, and a 2001 Ford driven by Joann Bachman, 80, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Feb. 10 At 1:20 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Rock River Center parking lot located at 810 S. 10th Street involving a 2005 Ford driven

by Peggy S. Oelke, 52,

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vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Fourth Street and Madison Street involving a 2004 Chevy driven by Fawne Rodriguez, 32, Mt. Morris, and a 2013 Mazda driven by Haley A. Stone, 16, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Feb. 15 Ashley N. Smith, 21, Rock Falls, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. for driving while license revoked. Smith was also issued a citation for use of a cell phone while driving. She was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street.

Jennifer M. Duncan, 32, Milledgeville, was issued a citation at 5:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Thirty-three parking tickets and 12 verbal/written warnings were issued from Feb. 9 through Feb. 15.

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

General calls for service through dispatch during the week of Feb. 9-15 Checking a Subject Vehicle ...................... 5 Citizen Complaints ... 5 Juvenile Complaints . 1 Animal Complaints .. 4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem .................... 2 Vehicle/Building Lockout..................... 1 Domestic................... 1 Ambulance/Other Department Assist .... 2 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window ....... 3 911 Hang-ups Open Phone lines ...... 4 Traffic Stops ........... 23

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This class will be taught

by Peggy Doty, energy and environmental stewardship extension educator, and Andy Larson, local foods systems and small farms extension educator.

Rob and Lynette Hough from Maple Lane Farm will demonstrate the syrupmaking process.

The program is free and open to all, but registration is preferred and the class size is limited.

To register for this program, call University of Illinois extension office at 815-732-2191 or visit the website at web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo.

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, should call the Ogle County Extension office.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK H. RILEY, Deceased NO. 2015-P-8 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Patrick H. Riley. Letters of office were issued on February 9, 2015, to Cleo J. Straley, 730 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 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, Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois 61021, 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 19th day of February, 2015.

CLEO J. STRALEY, Independent Executor For the Estate of PATRICK H. RILEY, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Feb. 19, 25, March 5, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC. PLAINTIFF VS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; JONATHAN C PALLASCH; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DENNIS RILEY, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 111 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H. PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH, IF ANY; 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: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF SEMINARY SQUARE ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 207 AS DOCUMENT NO. 76289, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 6 SOUTH SEMINARY AVENUE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 and which said Mortgage was made by, JAMES PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES H PALLASCH A/K/A JAMES HAROLD PALLASCH DECEASED; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 0408274; 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, Ron McDermott Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before March 9, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557

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F13110419 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; David C. Miller; Susan M. Rains; Debra J. Gale aka Debra Gale; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marilyn J. Miller; CERT MAIL - HUD; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

14 CH 12 Property Address: 504 Illinois Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 15, 2014, I, Sheriff, Michael R. Harn of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on March 20, 2015 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Administrative Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 504 Illinois Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-109-015 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88088.61 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2015 F13110419 CPN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; David C. Miller; Susan M. Rains; Debra J. Gale aka Debra Gale; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marilyn J. Miller; CERT MAIL HUD; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

14 CH 12 Property Address: 504 Illinois Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 15, 2014, I, Sheriff, Michael R. Harn of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on March 20, 2015 , commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Administrative Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE EAST 1/2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 48 OF B.T. PHELP'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 504 Illinois Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061 P.I.N.: 16-03-109-015 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88088.61 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Rubin Rogin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00105 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/5/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/20/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN (07) 02-33-186-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 606 S. 2nd Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030 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 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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1412770.

Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Rubin Rogin; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00105 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/5/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/20/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK TWENTY-THREE, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN (07) 02-33-186-008 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 606 S. 2nd Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030 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 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 twentyfour (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.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-12770.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLESTATE OF ILLINOIS OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, f/k/a OLD SECOND BANK-KANE COUNTY Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN L. RUSSELL, LISA A. RUSSELL, TYLER RUSSELL, TANNER RUSSELL, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 8 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, NonRecord Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 23, 2015 and is now pending.

The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

The name of the titleholders of record is Steven L. Russell.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Thirty-nine (39) in Mongan and Etnyre Subdivision in part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of section 33, Township 24 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 49 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County Illinois; situated in the Township of Rockvale, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

Common Address: 1324 N. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 P.I.N. No.: 09-33-476-002 A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1324 N. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of Mortgagors: Steven L. Russell and Lisa A. Russell Name of Mortgagee: Old Second Bank-Kane County Date of Mortgage: April 16, 2004 Date of Recording: April 23, 2004 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: 0404700 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before the March 9, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Kim M. Casey ARDC #6181726 HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street P.O. Box 589 Rockford, IL 61105 (815) 962-7071 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SIMON A. AVERY AKA SIMON AVERY, TAMERA AVERY AKA TAMERA L. AVERY Defendant 14 CH 24 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 5, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS NINE (9) AND ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK FOURTEEN (14) OF DAVIS' ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DAVIS JUNCTION, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 102 SOUTH MABEL STREET, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-22-281-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $101,086.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14020294.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14020294 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 24 TJSC#: 35-1691 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.

Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Pennymac Loan Services, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Marty Boyd; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rosella M. Henry; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00115 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rosella M. Henry, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 15 AS DESIGNATED ON CROSS CREEK PLAT NUMBER 1 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN PLAT D, FILE 37 IN THE CITY OF MOUNT MORRIS, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 620 Cranbrook Lane, Mount Morris, IL 61054 and which said Mortgage was made by: Rosella M. Henry executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0803247; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before March 9, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-19386 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SIMON A. AVERY AKA SIMON AVERY, TAMERA AVERY AKA TAMERA L. AVERY Defendant 14 CH 24 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 5, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 102 SOUTH MABEL STREET, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Property Index No. 11-22-281-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $101,086.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1) (h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14020294.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14020294 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 24 TJSC#: 35-1691 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.

Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2015

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615

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Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

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710

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FURNITURE

755

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MUSIC INSTRUCTION

4X4S

NEW TODAY

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APPLIANCES

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765

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY Corn fed beef.

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Monday, March 16th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 OPEN TENANCY FOR 2015 CROP YEAR

240 Acres +/- in Sections 19, 20 & 29 of Palmyra Twp. in Lee County, IL Selling in 5 tracts Survey Available Day of Sale Tract 1: 80 Acres +/Tract 2: 125 Acres +/Tract 3: 25 Acres +/-

Open house Saturday, February 21st 1-3 P.M.

Tract 4: 2 Acres +/- with house & garage 2055 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL Tract 5: 3 Acres +/- with house, garage, outbuildings & bin 2037 Mound Hill Road, Dixon, IL

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com

Owner, Straw Farm Trust

to settle estate of Ruth Straw Trustee, Paul Elsen Sr. Estate Attorney, Larry Johnson 815-625-8200 For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson - Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave. Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-4120

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We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

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2004 Lincoln Navigator, AWD, HWY mi., exc. cond. Fully loaded. $7,000.

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*Does not include tax, title, license or service fee. See dealer for details. Dealer not responsible for pricing errors. Some Customers may not qualify for all of the listed rebates or discounts. Expires 2/28/15.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 19, 2015, Page B11

815-562-2177

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• 11 Dodge Avenger, #998A, Local Trade, Sharp $10,995*

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