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MT.Times MORRIS February 27, 2014 Volume 46, Number 52 - $1.00

State Wrestling

Penny Carnival

911 Recognized

Two Hawk wrestlers represented the school during the state tournament. B1

The annual Ogle County 4-H Penny Carnival is March 8. B5

The Ogle County 911 was recognized

by NCMEC recently. A2

Board okays pre-annexation pact with railroad Village limits could reach to Pines Road

By Vinde Wells Editor Mt. Morris could have far-flung village limits if a proposed annexation of property is eventually approved.

The village board approved a preannexation agreement with Illinois

Railway to annex the railroad’s rightof-way from the village limits on the east side of town to Pines Road, approximately four miles to the southeast.

Planning Commission Chairman Jerry Stauffer told the board that he has been meeting with railroad officials, who favor the move. “The Illinois Railway is agreeable to this,� he said.

Stauffer said he believes having

the railroad property within the village limits would help to attract new industries to locate in or near the village.

He said some types of businesses depend on rail transportation and would want to be located next to the rail line.

Those businesses may then wish to be annexed into the village at some point if they are located adjacent to the tracks, he said.

Stauffer said the Planning Commission has also spoken to some individuals who are interested in having their residential properties annexed into the village. “We [the village] need to move forward. We can’t keep sliding back,� Stauffer said. “We [Planning Commission members] feel annexation is a good place to start.�

Stauffer said Illinois Railway officials have indicated that they do

not intend to abandon the rail line which served the Quad Graphics plant in Mt. Morris before it closed.

He said he recently toured the plant, which is currently offered for sale or lease.

A couple of parties have expressed interest in the former printing plant, he said.

Presently, Quad Graphics is storing used equipment in approximately half of the plant, he said.

Weather impacting school dist. planning

By Vinde Wells Editor

Anna Snider of Forreston Jr. High reacts to winning the Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee Thursday morning. Snider will be competing at the national bee in Washington D.C. Photo by Alex Paschal

Forreston teen earns spelling crown

By Kathleen Schultz Sauk Valley Media Ogle County eighthgraders were like two brainiac bookends up on the stage, politely battling it out for the title of queen bee.

Brunette and bespectacled Lena Baumann, Polo, bold and confident was on one side of the stage. Tall, blond Anna Snider, Forreston, reserved

and intense, was on the other.

It was Round 22, and 24 other spellers from grades three through eight had been eliminated. It was down to the two slim 14-year-olds.

Heifer, Lena spelled.

Wainscot, Anna lobbed back.

Guillotine.

Troika.

Taupe. Glasnost. Beleaguer.

Perennial.

Banzai.

Eiderdown.

Neither gave an inch.

The audience waited in the darkened auditorium, silent and still.

Then the inevitable.

Hippopotamus. H-i-p-p-ot-a-m-u-s. Immediately, Lena knew her mistake.

Anna’s turn. She spelled forsythia, to finish round 28, then camphor, to take Round 29.

With that, and a sweet,

subdued smile, Anna Snider, the Forreston Junior High School spelling champ, became the winner of the 2014 Lee-Ogle Regional Spelling Bee, held Feb. 20 in the Dixon High School auditorium.

She won an all-expensespaid trip for two to National Harbor, Md., just south of Turn to A2

Extreme weather this winter may have an effect on the Oregon School District’s construction projects late this spring and the start of school next fall.

Superintendent Tom Mahoney told the school board Feb. 18 that adding five “snow� days to the end of the school year may delay the planned construction this summer at Oregon High School and Oregon Elementary School.

Consequently, school may start late next fall.

So far, school has been cancelled on five days due to the inclement weather.

The $7.5 million construction projects include installing geothermal systems for heating and cooling at the two schools in Oregon, new wiring and phone system district-wide, and secured entrances at those two buildings as well as DL Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris.

The board approved selling School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds to fund the construction work.

The district’s budget has also felt the impact of the winter’s bitter cold and higher than normal snowfall.

Snow removal costs have already increased by 46

percent over last year, from $2,594 last year for the entire season to $3,797 through Jan. 31 this year.

In addition, the district replaced a broken snow blower at a cost of $1,199.

Other effects of the unusually bitter winter are the addition of a 90-minute late start option to the school day next year. That means that in case of inclement weather the school day at Rahn could begin at 9:10 a.m. and at the high school and elementary school at 9:30 a.m.

Parents will be notified in the same manner as they are now, including Facebook, Twitter, TV, radio, and a phone call.

In personnel matters the board: s APPROVED THE RESIGNATION of Ben Thomas as the OHS soccer coach, s HIRED $OUG %NGLE HIRED AS the assistant OHS track coach, s HIRED 'AYLE .OBLE AS junior high track coach, s APPROVED THE RETIREMENT OF OHS PE teacher James Spratt at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, s APPROVED A TWO WEEK medical leave for first grade aide Dana Hopkins effective Jan. 30, and s EXTENDED MATERNITY LEAVE for second grade teacher Catherine Byers to March 31.

Owners optimistic community will enjoy new cafe

By Chris Johnson Reporter Oregon’s newest business offers a relaxing and bright atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry while browsing the internet.

Ten Pennies Internet Cafe is currently in a soft opening while the staff is trained on making the selection of coffee, espressos, hot chocolate, and mixed drinks.

They were granted a liquor license and will serve cocktails.

Ten Pennies is restricted to customers 21 years and older.

The business also has a second area with five video gaming machines. “The set up for this cafe is the best of both worlds,� said co-owner Gary Wright. “One side is bright and good for socializing or using the internet and the other is darker to allow for the gaming.�

He said numerous electrical outlets were added at every table to allow for phones and Internet devices to be charged while using

the business. “We have Wi-Fi internet and some hard wired spots available for our customers,� said co-owner David Flynn.

The owners are planning on a full grand opening ceremony after a month of running in a soft opening. “We are working hard on training our staff and getting ready,� said Wright.

During this soft opening, the entire compliment of drinks on the menu will be offered.

This time will also allow the owners to customize the coffee and other drinks based on local preferences. “We hope the community likes our business,� said Flynn. “It takes time to determine what the community wants and likes. We are experimenting with a coffee blend and roast that will be a signature item on the menu.� “We want to be part of this community,� said Wright.

The exact hours Ten Pennies will be open will be changing over the

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course of the soft opening while the owners determine the demands and times when the community would like the business open. “We like this community and everyone that has stopped in has made us feel welcome,� said Wright.

The owners chose a difficult economic climate to open but are optimistic that they will succeed in Oregon. “I talked to my daughter Molly in Milwaukee and went on a tour of coffee shops,� said Flynn. “These shops knew their customers and we want to know our customers.�

The process of opening a cafe took the owners more than a year. “We are learning about coffee and different roasts,� said Flynn. “Visiting the other coffee shops helped with our learning process.�

Currently the cafe will be serving Rockford coffee roaster Java Mania products. “They have been helpful the entire process with teaching us about the subtle differences in coffee blends,�

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Cindy Hunter tries her hand at making espressos during one of her first shifts at Ten Pennies Cafe. Photo by Chris Johnson

said Flynn.

The decor is a variety of antiques with modern touches.

One table has old jurors chairs from the Lee County Courthouse.

Other furniture was purchased at area antique stores.

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When the weather warms up, the owners have plans to add an outdoor railing and some seating.

Ten Pennies Internet Cafe is located at 210 S. Fourth St. in Oregon.

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Ogle County 911 completes missing children training Ogle County 911 was recently recognized by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for completing the required steps in its Missing Kids Readiness Project.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department was approved as a partner with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in December of 2013.

The sheriff’s department is the 138th partner and the 10th agency in the State of Illinois to receive the partnership.

NCMEC was established in 1984, and is the leading nonprofit organization in the United States working with law enforcement, families and the professionals who serve them on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children.

As a part of its Congressional authorization, NCMEC has created a public and

private partnership to build a coordinated, national response to the problem of missing and sexually exploited children, establish a missing children hotline, and serve as the national clearinghouse for information related to these issues.

The NCMEC Law Enforcement Partnership is a multiphase process.

This process includes training of the dispatchers, officers, and Chief Executive Officer Training. Most of the training is now completed online.

The dispatcher training and officer training is for 5 to 8 hours. This training goes through a checklist type manual for the questions and follow -ups to be used for missing or exploited children.

The Chief Executive Officer training is on site training usually at the Jimmy Rice

Training Center in Alexandria, Va. An application process has to be completed and accepted in order to attend this training.

The training costs are covered by grants received by NCMEC. This training is extensive and goes through the entire program for all areas and provides a list of resources available to agencies when they have a missing and or exploited child.

Upon completion of the Chief Executive Officer course, the agency representative is tasked with drafting a policy for the agency in the handling of a missing or exploited child from the first phone call to the completion of the incident.

The department then has to approve this policy.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn selected 911 Coordinator Sandy Beitel to attend the Chief

Executive officer training, and she completed the course in December of 2012.

Upon completion of this the dispatchers began their online training. Also during this time, the policy on the handling the missing and exploited child was written and approved.

As a partner with the NCMEC, the Sheriff’s Department was recognized for meeting for meeting essential training and policy elements demonstrating preparedness for responding to a missing child incident. “Through training and adoption of best practices in policies and procedures, your agency is ready to respond to a call regarding a missing, abducted or exploited child,� said a letter from NCMEC Training Coordinator Kimberly Glotzbach.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn and 911 Coordinator Sandra Beitel hold the certificate of recognition they recently received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for completing the required steps in its Missing Kids Readiness Project.

Photo by Vinde Wells

Spelling bee winner earned a trip to Washington From A1 Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the end of May. She will take her mom, Stephanie; father Matt will hold down the fort at home.

Anna also won a $100 U.S. savings bond, a Webster’s

Third New International Dictionary, and an online subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica.

This was Anna’s third time at the regional bee. In a manner reminiscent of Helen Keller, she used her fingers to spell the words in her hand, a method a few of the other kids used, as

well. “I’m a visual learner,� said Anna, a future physician. “It’s so I can see the word.�

Aplington Middle School’s Lena Baumann, who has designs on becoming an architect, took second. The Polo teen, daughter of Mike and Donna Baumann, won a Kindle

Fire and a Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

Ashton-Franklin Center eighth-grader Jonah Awalt, of Ashton, a strong contender all the way through Round 21, when he stumbled over that first “h� in diphthong, won a $40 gift certificate to Books on First in Dixon

own mortality and Christ’s everlasting love for all, Pastor Josh Ehrler of Trinity Lutheran, Pastor Dwight Stewart of Disciples United Methodist and Pastor Ginny Haney of the Church of the Brethren, will hold a brief prayer service near the band shell on Wesley Street).

This time of reflection will also include marking foreheads with the sign of the cross made of ashes.

The ashes are a symbol that humans are created out of the earth and one day will return to the earth.

Forming the ashes into a cross is a reminder that Christ cares, forgives, and claims people despite their

human ways.

For those who are interested, the pastors will make themselves available for individual prayer from 12 to 1 p.m., and they will stay for as long as necessary for anyone who needs the time.

All who gather will be received and welcomed.

Ash Wednesday service is March 5 Three pastors representing Mt. Morris congregations will offer free ashes and prayer to everyone in the community on Wednesday, March 5 at 12 p.m.

In celebration of Ash Wednesday, a day in the church year when individuals are invited to remember their

Weather Forecast Colder than normal but turning warmer than normal March 1-16. Moisture about normal, but flooding possible. Best chances for storms are 28-1, 2-4, and 7-8. Ice storms still possible. A little windier than normal. Winter nearly over; about time.

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Oregon Elementary School student McAuley Humphrey traces a word on the back of her number card while competing in the Lee/Ogle Regional Spelling Bee Thursday morning. Photo by Alex Paschal

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Mt. Morris Times Serving the Mt. Morris area since 1969

The Mt. Morris Times is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1969 by Earl Blevins and John Drew, co-publishers. It was sold in 1970 to Tri-County Press Publications of Polo, owned by Danny C. Terry. On June 2, 1977, Terry sold the Times and his other publications—the Tri-County Press and Forreston Journal—to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph.

Other newspapers serving Mt. Morris have been the Mt. Morris Index, founded in 1899 by Harry and Harvey Kable, and the Mt. Morris News, which began publication in the late 1800's.

Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Forreston Journal, and Polo's Tri-County Press.

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Icy roads stop four school buses

By Vinde Wells Editor School started a little later than expected Feb. 20 for students on four buses in western Ogle County.

Icy gravel roads put a Forrestville Valley bus in a snow-filled ditch, while further south three Polo buses found themselves going nowhere due to the lack of traction.

Tea Rescheduled Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tea was postponed.

It has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. at the Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris.

All current ticket holders have been informed of the change. There are still seats available for anyone who is interested.

The program will be selections from “Spoon River Anthology� by Joanne Reisner on behalf of the Living History Program of the Oregon Historical Society.

Call the library for more details.

Silent Auction We had placed auction items out for bid leading up to the anticipated Tea on Feb. 9. With the postponement, we have taken the items down temporarily.

They will be placed out for bid the week prior to the tea.

Any bids currently on the sheets will be kept, and the bidding will continue from that point.

We have some items of local historical interest that may be previewed.

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The winter season is slowly winding down. Our oversized snow piles are starting to diminish.

Spring is not here yet, but it is definitely on the way.

God can renew our spirit as He renews the earth. For this time of renewal, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Martha Johannsen. Deb Ohlwine read the scripture lesson for this morning’s sermon.

It was my turn to give the children’s message.

Our special music was our Sunday School choir, Voices of Praise. We sang a beautiful hymn called “The Servant Song.�

The Forrestville Valley bus was carrying 45 elementary, junior high, and high school students when it slipped off the ice-coated gravel surface around 7:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of West Lightsville Road approximately six miles northeast of Forreston.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn, who was first to arrive on the scene, said the students were shaken up but unharmed.

Interim Superintendent Jane Eichman said the students were transferred to another bus that transported them on to school.

Harn said Leaf River Township Road Commissioner Anthony Peterson spread a truckload of gravel at the scene, and Maryland Township Road Commissioner Stu Meyers used a road grader to pull the bus back onto the roadway.

Meanwhile, Polo buses were having their own problems getting around after an icy mix of precipitation coated roads in the early morning hours.

Police Chief Dennis Christen said that while none of the buses slipped off the roadways, the roads were so slick that travel became impossible, especially as the drivers attempted to negotiate hills and intersections.

Library News Stop by the library if to see dancing than work involved. It these items. A complete list of is always a good time for the items for auction will be posted little ones. before the tea.

We always have room for more.

Lustron Homes “Lustron, the home Last Week for Display America’s been waiting for�

Jan Harvey has a display of or so said the advertisements of her artwork in the cases for the the 1940s. month of February.

Sixty-plus years later, revisit She has a number of her or learn for the first time, the paintings here, and they are story behind the revolutionary wonderful. These paintings will Lustron home, built of have you thinking of spring and porcelain enameled steel panels warmer weather. inside and out.

Please let me know if you In Mt. Morris, there are 16 would like to share a collection such homes, more than any with us. It is amazing the town in the area. One was variety of things that people originally built as a model collect. home.

Tax Forms JoAnn Boddinger will be our A very limited number of guide to learning more about federal tax forms are available. this “home of the future.�

The state forms are available, She will share with us a but only in limited numbers. documentary about the homes, We have the 1040 with and talk about the research she instructions and the ICR with has done. Join in on Sunday, instructions, but that is all.

March 23 at 2 p.m.

Everyone is being encouraged to do taxes Alphabet Adventures electronically.

Preschool story time is back Everything that is available on track with story time on is out on the counter for easy Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. access.

Please join in as we work our If a form is not on the way through the alphabet. counter, the library does not There is actually more have it. Most of the forms are playing, singing, wiggling, and available online.

eBook Access The library is participating in the eRead Illinois Program which allows more access to eBooks across the state.

Any number of devices can be used to download the books.

Learn more about it on our website.

Books on Display Two sets of materials are being showcased on the shelves just inside the front doors.

The first shelves are filled with the Best of 2013 selections.

These are the most critically acclaimed books of the year.

The second display is of materials that were purchased by patrons during the Christmas season in honor or memory of others.

We had a great response to this and hope to do it again.

These gifts are really for everyone from people who care about our library.

Be sure to browse these shelves to find an enjoyable book.

In the evening, we gathered at the church for a chili supper and fellowship.

Everyone contributed to the delicious dinner that we shared.

After dinner, we divided into two groups playing traditional dominoes and Mexican Train Dominoes.

We shared many laughs throughout the evening.

Enjoying the supper and game night were Don and Vicki Hay, Sandra Ford, Martha Johannsen, Pastor Gregg and Sue Downs, Tom and Jane Hamilton, Jean Cunningham, Robert Toms, Brian Toms, and Deb Ohlwine.

Don and Vicki recently returned from their annual family ski trip to Colorado.

Don and Vicki’s daughter, Christine Stephens, her husband, Lance, and their children Sydney, Owen, and Avery joined Don and Vicki’s son, Mack, his wife, Shea, and their children,

To start the night’s festivities, the students performed a few improvisational skits.

The dinner buffet was prepared by the Brent Scholl family and the Darrell Stitzel family.

After dinner, I had the chance to lead a square dance with the drama students and audience members.

The drama club ended the evening with a performance of 20 plays in 40 minutes with adaptions from television westerns.

Clint was a performer with the drama club. Everyone did a marvelous job.

I sat with Bill and Betty Hare, Betty Ebert, Rosemary Troxel, Julie Hoak, and Alan Wiegmann.

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Eleanor played several selections on the piano.

Everyone delighted in her mini concert.

After our regular meeting and program, we were served refreshments made by Linda Poole.

It was nice to catch up with my Pine Creek neighbors, Beverly Coffman, Judy Nettz, and Maggie Henning.

On Saturday evening, I attended the PCHS Drama Club Dinner Theater. The evening was a fund raiser for the Drama Club.

Thank You It is great to be surrounded by people who know things.

Many of you know Mary Head who has worked at the library for a number of years.

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She is an excellent resource for almost anything. If patrons are looking for a certain topic of study, she will help them track the resources.

If someone needs to know where to find certain forms, she usually can get the answer.

Recently I was trying to track down an individual to set

up a program, and Mary was able to find contact information for me.

Like I said, it is great to be surrounded by people who know things.

Larry and Judy Riffle, from our church family, were there to see their grandson, Ryan Dewey.

For the children’s message this morning, I asked the children if they knew what a lighthouse was for.

A lighthouse shines a light to help guide the ships and let them know where the coastline is.

God is a lighthouse for us as we try to navigate the rough waters in our lives.

When we make the right choices, we can shine our light to help guide others to

God. One way to shine is to love our enemies. We talked about how important it is to love those that may not be loving to us.

What might seem impossible is possible with God. God can help us make the right choices, so that we can be a lighthouse for Him. I hope to see you next week in our little church in the country. There is room for you. Please join us as worship and praise our loving God together.

Thanks, Mary, for being one of the greatest assets that our library has.

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Schabackers will celebrate golden anniversary Couple were wed March 7, 1964

Alan and Sharon Schabacker

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schabacker, Byron, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 7.

Alan Schabacker and Sharon Sabin were married at the Byron United Church on March 7, 1964 by Rev. Herbert Nabb.

They are the parents of Mike (Tracy) Schabacker, Cindy (Brian) Leden, Emily (Dan) Smeltzer, Matt (Danielle) Schabacker and Amy Lyn Schabacker (deceased).

They have six grandchildren: Connor, Evan, Daniel, Jason, Meredith, and Malcolm.

They will celebrate with a family weekend together at Eagle Ridge in Galena.

Those wishing to send greetings may send them to 8978 N. Hedge Rd., Byron, IL 61010.

Mordan and Blau wed Aug. 31 at Eagle Ridge

Caitlin Lindsay and Jason Patrick Blau

Caitlin Lindsay Mordan and Jason Patrick Blau were married Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 at the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, Galena.

The bride is the daughter of Mark and Karen Mordan, Oregon. The groom is the son of Robert Blau, Ottumwa, Iowa.

Attendants for the bride and groom were Holly Heisdorf, Chelsey Diehl, Sara Barnett, Angela Daniels, Kelli Jagmin, Joshua Murray, Colby Hayes, Benjamin Lemon, Jacob Blau, and Erik Mordan.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Oregon High School and a 2010 and 2012

Phyllis and Charles Dilbeck

Dilbecks celebrate 60th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dilbeck Jr., Oregon, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Charles and the former Phyllis Helman were married Feb. 15, 1954. graduate of the University They are the parents of of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, Robert (deceased), Daniel with a bachelors degree in (Mary Jo), Winnebago, Betty biology and a certification in Perfusion. She is currently a perfusionist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

The groom is 2001 a Jacob L. Kleveland graduate of Ottumwa High Jacob L. Kleveland, Mt. School and a 2009 graduate of Morris, has been named to fall the University of Iowa, Iowa deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at the University City, Iowa, with a bachelors of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. degree in economics.

He is an architecture He is currently working undergraduate. in pharmaceuticals and is a student of nursing at Jacob O. Kenney Rochester Community Air National Guard Airman Technical College, 1st Class Jacob O. Kenney, Rochester, Minn.

Oregon, graduated from basic The new couple resides in military training at Joint Base Rochester, Minn.

San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Kenney is the son of Kimberly and Stephen Kenney, Oregon.

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Couple exchange wedding vows Mary Ginter, formerly of Mt. Morris, and Jeff Thormahlen, Prophetstown, were wed on Nov. 2, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Yorktown Chapel, Yorktown, officiated

by Butch McNinch.

A reception followed at Deer Valley Country Club, Deer Grove.

The bride is the daughter of Dan and Sara Ginter, Elkhart, Ill., and the groom is the son of David and Debra Thormahlen, Prophetstown.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an A-line dress made of taffeta with lace appliquĂŠs.

Maid of honor was Ashli Blackburn, Oregon, friend of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Alisha Wetzell, Tampico, Malorie Wetzell, Prophetstown, and Bree Tedrick, Rock Falls.

Junior Bridesmaids were Renee and Madison Pedersen, Chariton, Iowa, brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cousins.

Flower girl was the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second cousin, Kiersten Christensen, Fort Meade, Fla. Best man was Kristofer

Wetzell, Prophetstown, friend of the groom.

Groomsmen were Keith Wetzell, Tampico, Kyle Ivey, Sterling, and Wesley Taylor, Walnut. Junior Groomsman was Jordan Ginter, Elkhart, the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother.

Ring bearer was the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second cousin, Koby Christensen, Fort Meade, Fla. The ceremony was ushered

by Chris Helwig, Durand, and Charles Hunter, Rock Falls.

Honorary ceremony and reception hosts were Jeff and Paula Blackburn, Oregon, friends of the bride, and Amy Orna, Chariton, Iowa, aunt of the bride.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Oregon High School.

She is currently employed

by Birkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Store, Prophetstown.

The groom is currently a partial owner of the family farm - T&J Farms, Prophetstown.

The couple honeymooned at home with family.

They are expecting their first child in June of 2014.

Jean, Vandalia, and Kenneth (Melissa), Oregon.

They have 12 living (and one deceased) grandchildren.

They have 11 greatgrandchildren.

Family and friends celebrated with a small dinner party with four generations in attendance.

He is a 2013 graduate of Oregon High School.

University of Iowa Elizabeth Winter, Stillman Valley, was named to the fall presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

To be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period.

Winter was also named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list along with Eric Dinges, Byron, and Derrick Nelson, Mt. Morris.

Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Tippie College of Business who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and meet other criteria are recognized by inclusion on the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for that semester.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Angela M. Amodeo, both of Rebecca Huntley issued the Rockford. following marriage licenses.

Feb. 20 Feb. 14 Brian R. Chapa and Dustie Richard R. Vancura and D. Stone, both of Oregon.

Sally A. Cecchetti, both of Justin M. Passmore and Oregon.

Karrie R. Mackey, both of James M. Meador and Byron.

Courtney L. Mumford, both of Polo.

Steven J. Jakowski, Farmington, Minn., and Feb. 19 Susan E. Boettcher, St. Daniel A. Cook and Michael, Minn.

Happy Birthday on March 5 th to Rich â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Byers!

Mary and Jeff Thormahlen

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Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon Traditional Worship Service 9 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m.

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez Adult & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m.

Education Hour Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 a.m. & & p.m. Ash Wednesday Service CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

(June, July, August 9:30 a.m.)

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids are People, tooâ&#x20AC;?

Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship.

Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

Phone 815-734-4853 Holy Communion Dwight Stewart, Pastor Thursday, March 6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:30 a.m. p.m. Bible Study Worship; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FAITH UNITED Monday, March 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:30 METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m.

Mission Statement: Loving, Chancel Choir Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible EAST JORDAN UNITED 702 E. Dixon St., Polo METHODIST CHURCH 815-946-3212 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Website: faithumcpolo 815-626-0104 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Fellowship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Dave Jungnickel, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EAST OREGON CHAPEL 505 Hill St., Oregon CHURCH OF GOD www.fbcoregon.org 107 N. Daysville Rd. 800-335-5065 East Edge of Oregon 815-732-2642 Off Ill. 64 Rev. Jerry Clark 815-732-2960 or â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christ-centered, Bible815-732-6569 believing, family-oriented Pastor Guthrie ministry.â&#x20AC;?

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening EBENEZER REFORMED Service 6 p.m.; Prayer CHURCH Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; 2997 N. German Church Rd. transportation and nursery Two miles east of Oregon on provided for all services.

Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Pastor Brion Brooks FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Office CHURCH Phone: 815-732-6313 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Director of Ministries 815-732-2359 for Youth and Christian Grail Storm, Minister Education 815-732-7411 David Bordy Worship Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 a.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found a 10 a.m. Sunday Worship church home, we invite you Roots Youth Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; to First Christian Church in Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Oregon, where we accept one Kids Clubs & Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & another just as Christ accepted Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Studyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; us. Come as you are.

Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) EMMANUEL 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon EVANGELICAL Pastor Dave Bateman LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-732-2894 Office: 815-732-2424 www.fpcoregon.com 764 N. Stillman Road, Handicapped Accessible Oregon Worship 10:30 a.m.

(Payneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point) Holy Communion is served the Pastor Andrew Kayes first Sunday of each month.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE 402 First Ave., Forreston CHURCH Pastor David Poust OF MT. MORRIS 815-938-2380 102 S. Seminary St. Thursday, March 27â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 p.m.

Mt. Morris Worship Committee 815-734-4942 Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Senior Pastor Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bruce McKanna School Associate Pastor Monday, March 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8 a.m.

Lance Mennen AA Open Meeting; 3-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1:30 Good News Club p.m. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ash Saturday, March 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 a.m. Wednesday; 12 p.m. Friendship Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accountability Group Club Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

FLORENCE UNITED InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship METHODIST CHURCH Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; 2649 W. Florence Rd., Tuesday, March 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Freeport Ladies Prayer Circle; 5:30 p.m.

Kathleen Brinkmeier, Tutoring Club Pastor Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. a.m. Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Meeting Log onto our website FORRESTON GROVE at http://www.efcmm.

CHURCH org to check out our latest 7246 N. Freeport Rd., opportunities and updates Forreston Presbyterian Church in FAITH DISCOVERY America CHURCH 815-938-3605 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor 815-946-3588 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Jeremy Heller, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

10 a.m. Worship Service Pioneer Club Nursery Available Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult We are an independent non- Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir denominational Christian church.

FORRESTON REFORMED Visitors are always welcome.

CHURCH 501 Third Ave. FAITH EVANGELICAL Tim Fry, Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Worship 402 Second Ave., Forreston 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Church 815-938-3203 Pastor Scott Ralston FREEDOM LUTHERAN â&#x20AC;&#x153; A Church with a WORSHIPPING Heart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Heart of COMMUNITY, ELCA Forrestonâ&#x20AC;?

Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 9 a.m. Worship 815-222-7270 Thursday, Feb. 27â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 Sunday School 9 a.m. & Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at p.m. Bible Study Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Saturday, March 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 a.m.

Dining Hall Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Breakfast 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m. (a mile south of Oregon) Worship with Holy CommuWelcome Center nion; 10 a.m. Sunday School 111 S. Fourth St, Oregon

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Monday, March 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:30 Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th a.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m. grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Confirmation Visit our website: www.

Tuesday, March 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris

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8 p.m. Pancake & Sausage Supper Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 p.m. Choir; 7 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service with

Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

GERMAN VALLEY The local Weight Watchers UNITED METHODIST group meets Wednesday at the CHURCH church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for Church and Main Streets weigh-in, followed by their David Decker, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Marchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Book of the Month is Psalm 1-75.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST OREGON UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Leaf River - 815-738-2205 815-732-2994 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Barb Good, Pastor Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday Praise and Worship Activities during the Week: Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Thursday, Feb. 27â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 provided) p.m. Pack Meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Sunday School 11 a.m.

Choir Wednesday Prayer/Bible Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Studies 6 p.m.

Worship; 1 p.m. Blue& Gold Prayer Chain 738-2205 Banquet or 738-2991 Monday, March 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 a.m.

Sunday Night Prayer Bible Studies; 7 p.m. Deborah meeting 6 p.m.

Circle, Fields Project Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Various Tuesday, March 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m. p.m. Pack Meeting; 7 p.m.

Trustee Meeting LEAF RIVER UNITED Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Naomi Ruth Circle; 5:30 Pastor David Poust p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10:30 Service a.m. Worship Service & Thursday, March 6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7:30 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church p.m. Choir Worship Service 10 a.m.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

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ST. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 815-946-2535 Rev. Father Louis Tosto Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Confession 4:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Mass 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.

Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6-7:15 p.m.

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

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday & Saturday Immediately after Mass

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 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

PRAIRIE DELL Wednesday Bible Study PRESBYTERIAN 10 a.m.

CHURCH Other Activities Include: 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Groups, Shannon Confirmation Class, High Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP School Youth Group, Grieving 815-864-2448 Ministry, Outreach Ministry Sunday School 9 a.m. with Rockford Rescue Mission Worship 10 a.m. & HOPE Pregnancy Center, 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Adult Choir Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

For More Information Call Sunday School; 10 a.m. the Church Office

Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;No Hour of Prayer

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 9:30 a.m. New Life Cafe 10 a.m. Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, March 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

Worship with Communion Tuesday, March 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Missions Conference

REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Revive Service 5:30 p.m. Saturday Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Massesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.

Confessions-Sunday 7:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 ST. BRIDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Pastor Josh Ehrler EPISCOPAL CHURCH Friday, Feb. 28â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8:30 a.m.

1000 Ill. 64 West Coffee Oregon Saturday, March 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5:30 815-732-7211 or p.m. Worship 815-732-3328 Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8:45 www.saintbrides.org a.m. Traditional Worship; Email:saintbrides@ Fellowship Time Following verizon. net Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday Services School; 10:45 a.m. Praise Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Worship and 10 a.m.

Monday, March 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 p.m.

Wednesday Healing Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Service-6 p.m.

Committee Night; 8 p.m.

Classes Executive Committee Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School-9 Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6:30 a.m. a.m. Prayer & Praise; 12 p.m.

Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. Ashes on the Square; 7 p.m.

(2nd & 4th Sunday) OREGON Ash Wednesday Worship St. Brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s follows Service CHURCH OF GOD traditional Anglican-Episcopal 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. church practices; is biblically Pastor Michael Hoffman WEST BRANCH based and both family and 815-732-6847 CHURCH OF THE You and your family are individual oriented.

BRETHREN Visitors are always invited to join us in worship on 4014 West Branch Road Sunday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. welcomed.

Southeast of Forreston Pastor Michael Hoffman Pastor Richard Bright ST. JAMES LUTHERAN will give the morning message, 815-734-4411 CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Genius.â&#x20AC;?

Sunday Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:30 a.m.

West Grove Road at Communion will be Worshipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10:35 a.m.

Columbine Rd. celebrated.

Karl Froehlich Pastor Steve Erickson will give the Communion Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9:15 a.m.

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Church News Deadline Greeting you will be Tim Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 The deadline is 3 p.m. on a.m.

Congregational Bible and Bev Porter.

During morning worship an Study; 9:30 a.m. Instrumental Fridays for information for the exceptionally fine Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Church News to be turned in at Church is offered for children Worship with Communion the Oregon office at 121 A S. 3 years old through Grade 5.

4th St. Items can be emailed to ST. MARKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN Sunday School begins at GRACE VALLEY CHURCH vwells@oglecountynews.com, CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 201 N. Division Ave., Polo for adults, young adults, teens, faxed to 815-732-4238, or CHURCH 815-946-2919 children and infants.

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. dropped off at our office.

Pastor Terrie Wilder Special attention is given in German Valley For more information call Thursday each class to issues and topics 815-362-6601 Vinde Wells at 815-732Prayer Group 3 p.m. related to the particular needs Jake Ritzema, Pastor Adult Confirmation 4 p.m. and interests of each group.

6166 ext. 32.

Sunday School for All Ages Sunday The Wednesday night Youth 9 a.m.

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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 7:30 & 9:30 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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Ginny Haney 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Feb. 28â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9-10:30 a.m. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship Sunday, March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages Tuesday, March 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting Worship with Communion; Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7:15 Wednesday, March 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 12-3 p.m. Chili Luncheon p.m. Chimes Rehearsal p.m. Ash Wedensday Service

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Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Learn about heart health on Feb. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart Health: Reducing your Risk for Cardiovascular Diseaseâ&#x20AC;? will be presented by Marilyn Csernus, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness on Friday, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rock River Center, Oregon.

This program is designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease.

As a registered dietitian

Kenny â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakeâ&#x20AC;? Sweitzer (banjolin), David Fred Taft (guitar), Kathy Ceccehetti (guitar), Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duckâ&#x20AC;? Sweitzer (guitar), Carl Tucker (guitar), Larry Riffle (harmonica), and Doretta Newendyke (spoons)are among the regular performers at Fourth Fridays in Polo. Photo supplied

Chase away winter blues at Fourth Friday What a long winter it has been. Come to Polo Fourth Friday Open Mic on Friday, Feb. 28 and help area musicians celebrate that February is finally over.

Held at the Polo Senior Center, Fourth Friday features musicians from around the Sauk Valley area and beyond.

Each musician (or group of musicians) performs at center stage for 15 minutes until each group has been featured.

Instruments are all acoustic and a sound system

is provided.

The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, honky-tonk and classical piano, plus eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Participation is encouraged, so bring an instrument and join the fun.

Be part of the show or just jam with other musicians.

Performers draw numbers at 6:30 p.m. and then choose their time slot based on the number they drew. The musicians â&#x20AC;&#x153;jamâ&#x20AC;? until 7 p.m. and then the show begins.

Audience members are welcome to bring friends, to come and just listen.

Fourth Friday is a wonderful way to enjoy live music and encourage local musicians.

It also gives people a chance to get out and enjoy the company of others plus get warmed up and recharged on a cold winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night.

The Polo Senior Center, located at 101 E. Mason, Polo. The building is handicapped accessible.

Additional parking is available behind the

building.

No admission fee is charged and Polo Fourth Friday is open to all.

Refreshments are available and any donations benefit the Polo Senior Center.

Fourth Friday is part of northern Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Friday night music scene along with First Fridays at the VFW, Oregon, Second Fridays at the Heritage Hall, Lanark, Third Fridays at the H. I. Lincoln Building, Franklin Grove and special Fifth Fridays (when they occur) at the H. I. Lincoln Building, Franklin Grove.

Holiday Donations Donations were presented to area agencies at the Oregon Healthcare Pharmacy Services, Inc. company Christmas Party. At left, Robert Pearson presents a $500 check to Kelly Kempson for HOPE of Rochelle. At right, Lara Cash presents a $250 check to T. Richard Day for the Oregon VFW Post. Photos supplied

New ag exhibit opens at Byron museum An open house for the Byron Museum of History, 110 Union Street, will be held Friday, March 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The new Agriculture Exhibit will be unveiled during the open house.

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

Other museum exhibits include Underground Railroad, Byron Veterans, Byron Business, Outhouses, and A.G. Spalding.

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The tour highlights displays and associated activities that enhance visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appreciation of Byron and the region -- how it all came to be and the people who made it happen.

Teaching guides and activity materials are available. Normal hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but tours can be arranged for other days and times to accommodate school and group schedules.

Bus parking is available,

and a fast-food restaurant is across the street.

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The Museum Complex consists of a large exhibit hall with varied displays and encompasses the historic Read House - which is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network. More information at www.byronmuseum.org.

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Participants will view a

movie and then discuss how it relates to grief and healing.

As space is limited, call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-2499 by noon on Monday, March 3 to reserve a seat.

708 Board taking funding applications for 2015 The Ogle County Community Mental Health 708 Board is now taking funding applications for fiscal year 2015.

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Csernus will help participants learn how to identify and reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease.

During the class participants will view a short cooking demonstration and have the opportunity to sample a prepared recipe.

Although this is a free program, pre-registration is preferred. Register with Rock River Center in person or by phone at 815-732-3252.

LR Alumni Games are set for March 1 The 40th annual Leaf River High School Alumni event will he held on Saturday, March 1 at the River Valley Complex, Leaf River.

The doors open at 4:30 p.m., and finger food will be served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The volleyball game will begin at 5 p.m. and the basketball game at 7 p.m.

The Alumni Band will play for the event.

The honored classes are 1964 and 1989.

Admission for the event is $4 for adults, $1 for students, and $1 for band members and players. Members of

the honored classes will be admitted free.

The admission fee includes the games and lunch.

Due to the uncertainty of the number of basketball players, one game will be played.

Set-up will be Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. All help is welcome.

For more information call Ardis Kump at 815938-2312, Linda Borneman at 815-938-2129, Donna Baumann at 815-946-3243, Janet Cunningham at 815738-2391, or Mary Hall at 815-721-0532.

Native woodland plants available The Rock River Valley Chapter of the national group Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, is sponsoring a native woodland plant sale through April 21.

Wild Ones is a nonprofit group which promotes environmentally sound landscape practices in order to develop and strengthen native plant and animal communities.

The plants offered in this sale are native to Winnebago and surrounding counties.

The plants provide nectar, pollen, vegetative food, shelter and nesting material for various creatures who, in turn, assist plants with pollination and seed dispersal.

The variety of native woodland plants add much beauty to the shaded yard and yet require no pesticides,

fertilizers or watering once established.

They are beautiful and easy to grow.

An e-copy of the brochure is available at the Wild Ones website at www. wildonesrrvc.org.

The brochure has plant descriptions and an order form.

A paper copy or brochure via e-mail is available by calling Woodland Sale Coordinator Barbara Flores at 815-289-8602, or e-mail her at barbara@wildonesrrvc. org.

The website also provides information about the Prairie and Tree and Shrub sales which begins later in the season.

Woodland orders will be accepted through April 21.

Blackmores to speak to Audubon society The monthly meeting of the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society on Tuesday, March 4 will feature a slide-illustrated program, presented by Keith and Mary Blackmore, Forreston, about the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, owned by the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society.

The preserve, located south of Forreston, has a diversity of habitats that support a wide

range of 420-plus species.

Come and see the prairie restoration that continues to be re-created by volunteers on what was agriculture fields.

The meeting is at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, beginning at 7 p.m. for chapter announcements, followed by the program at 7:30.

It is open to the public and is free of charge.

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The Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College are offering the one-day event.

Fifteen different workshops will be offered.

New this year will be

special demonstrations.

Along with the demonstrations, local vendors will have gardening items for purchase.

The program fee is $40 and includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, welcome bag, and select handouts.

To register, call Ogle County Extension at 815732-2191 or go to http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Registration is required by Monday, March 10.

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County News Guest Colummn Audit request was political

By Kim Gouker Chairman Ogle County Board Last month, the county board received a request for a forensic audit of spending in the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important the public knows the full context of this request to understand the

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decisions weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made.

Actually, that request was an orchestrated political stunt reported as a seemingly transparent and objective event.

The seemingly objective spokesman for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;concerned citizens,â&#x20AC;? happens to be a close personal friend, supporter and godfather of one current sheriff candidate.

His â&#x20AC;&#x153;impassioned pleaâ&#x20AC;? the board contract a forensic accountant was accompanied by a seemingly objective letter from a retired forensic

auditor, who happens to be filed with the Illinois Board of Elections as the same candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign treasurer.

The seemingly objective group of â&#x20AC;&#x153;concerned citizensâ&#x20AC;? included the candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, her parents, and other family, friends and supporters.

That same candidate was also there, and did not sit with his wife, family and friends, but instead sat on the other side of the room, leaving the impression he had no advanced awareness of the

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events in the room.

Such kind of political stunts are not how this county board makes decisions.

Since last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, I obtained the cost of a forensic audit and met with our auditors, who are auditing the same accounts right now for the last year.

Except for suggestions for procedural improvement, every transaction in that department balanced properly.

Our Finance Committee discussed the need for

a forensic auditor, and every member except one, felt without any activity remotely close to criminal or fraudulent action, which is usually the trigger for such an expensive audit, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a wise use of tax dollars for a forensic audit of the same accounts before we have the first audit completed.

Hopefully, with all the facts, and knowing that funding political witch hunts is not a wise use of tax dollars, the public now will understand our actions.

Board Chairman Kim Gouker

Public Voice Rock has the experience

Dear Editor, In January, 2013, the Ogle County Board voted unanimously to affirm Mike Rock as Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

Mike brought to the position 20 years of legal experience, 10 of which included serving as a prosecuting attorney in Ogle County. He is a seasoned litigator with over 30 jury trials and 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of bench trials to his credit.

Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertise contributed to the sentencing of three important felony cases in Ogle County.

The attempted murder of a police officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, a gang shooting in a crowded Rochelle neighborhood and a Chicago narcotics dealer received cumulative sentences of over 70 years.

He has proven to be a fair and firm prosecutor, believing in seeking the maximum punishment for violent and repeat offenders while utilizing diversion programs when appropriate.

He extends his leadership to an experienced team of prosecutors as well as all support personnel. Mike has received the endorsement of three former Ogle County sheriffs and maintains a great rapport with the deputies and officers throughout the county.

As a willing partner with law enforcement, he strives to maximize efforts to maintain public safety.

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Letters must include the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature, the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name printed, and the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address and telephone number.

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As a family man, Mike understands fiscal responsibility and carries that understanding into the office.

The collection of court ordered fines has increased by more than $90,000 over the last year and $40,000 was returned to the county board during the last budgeting process.

Mike is to be commended on his reputation, honesty, professionalism and integrity.

Not only are these benefits to his position but he willingly shares this time and talents within the community to help advance civic goals and advocacy work.

I will be endorsing Mike Rock as the candidate for Ogle County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

Respectfully, Bob De Arvil Chana

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leadership skills.

For these reasons, I support Brian VanVickle for county sheriff.

Fred Horner Rochelle

Former sheriff supports Rock

Dear Editor, As a former Ogle County Sheriff with over 41 years on the job, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m supporting Mike Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retention campaign for Ogle County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known Mike for nearly 20 years, having worked with him when he was a young prosecutor at the courthouse in the late 1990s and welcoming him back three years ago.

An effective Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney should have certain qualities like a proven track record on the job and the ability to lead with integrity, and Mike has that in spades.

He is the best candidate for this critical office, and that is important when it comes to building cases with law enforcement and keeping the public safe.

Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professionalism and judgement means we can have a top prosecutor that is both firm but fair.

Join me in voting for Mike Rock to continue to build upon the good work from the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, to preserve justice for our county and provide protection for those who need it.

Mel Messer Rochelle

Dear Editor, Hello voters! I have been asked by many voters who I would suggest they vote for in the upcoming election for sheriff.

As a former Ogle County Board member for over 14 years and having been the chairman for the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee during some of Sheriff (Mel) Messerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Sheriff (Greg) Beitelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s years in office, I do have a need to express who I feel will do an excellent job for the citizens of Ogle County.

You need a sheriff that is open and honest to his committee, to the county board, to his personnel and to the public for which he works.

Dear Editor, I know Brian VanVickle Ogle County needs to will be the type of sheriff that has these traits and excellent support Mike Rock for

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Mike is the more experienced candidate as he has served previously in the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, then successfully proved himself in private practice as a defense attorney, and then returned to public service.

As a testament to his skill and professionalism, the Ogle County Board unanimously approved his recent appointment as current Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

Mike possesses the rare experience and knowledge of participating in both sides of the justice system.

His insight and leadership gives us a balanced approach to the justice system in Ogle County.

Mike is a respected individual with the strong character and values to represent us. I ask for your support of Mike on March 18.

He has earned our trust and votes.

Chuck Cawley Rochelle

Mike, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been impressed by his commitment to community, professionalism, and dedication.

He has attended several Byron City Council meetings and is always responsive, knowledgeable and is a valued partner in ensuring effective government.

A great family man, Mike and his wife Maggie and their three children are active parish members at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Byron.

Mike is a solid public servant who works hard both at the courthouse and in the bigger community to make

Ogle County a great place to live.

Having Mike Rock as our Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney is a big plus for Ogle County -- letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make sure we build on that positive foundation.

Chris Millard Mayor of Byron

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Dear Editor, We are writing to support Mike Rock for Ogle County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

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From A7 When Ben Roe was appointed judge, Ben highly recommended Mike Rock to serve as Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

The County Board unanimously agreed and Mr. Rock has fulfilled the duties of the office in exemplary fashion.

He serves as county board legal counsel as well as prosecuting the criminal and civil cases for Ogle County.

We are even more impressed as during this intense campaign period, Mike has taken the time to research and compare several software vendors to automate the office, improve efficiency, save attorney and court time, and ultimately reduce expenses for the Ogle County taxpayers.

Mike Rock has served us very well in the past and has the commitment to continue to place the people of Ogle County at the top of his priority list.

Please join us to support Mike Rock for Ogle County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney on March 18.

Marty and Dawn Typer Stillman Valley

Lady Hawks had a great effort Dear Editor,

Embark on an adventure.

You may not always get the outcome you were looking for.

There may be pleasant surprises. There may be unbelievable disappointments.

Nevertheless, adventures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean much unless you have someone to share them with!

In 1980 I went to my first intramural youth basketball practice.

There was something about that Saturday, the Mt. Morris Coliseum gymnasium, the Mt. Morris High School Girls Basketball stars who volunteered to coach, and my fifth grade classmates who were so excited to learn something new.

I was hooked â&#x20AC;&#x201C; my basketball adventure had begun!

Through grade school, high school, college, coaching, and basketball training, I have met some outstanding coaches, teammates, players, parents, administrators and fans.

I have won games, lost games, set goals, achieved goals, fell short of goals, gained perspective, set new goals, made friends, laughed, cried, and cheered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all the while, enjoying my basketball adventure!

Wonderful things happened

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along the way. Meeting and sharing my life with Boyd, raising Sam, and raising Liv are my most cherished life events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and simply enhanced my basketball adventure.

Having the opportunity to work with Boyd, Dave Boehle, and Kelly Beeter since 2004 to help a special group of enthusiastic and energetic young ladies learn the beautiful game of basketball and excel at the art of teamwork has only heightened my basketball adventure.

On February 18, at 6 p.m., I was among the Oregon faithful at Aurora Christian High School to witness my Sam, McKaylee, Megan, Madeline, McCahl, Emylyn, Kimmie, Angela, Kelsey, Kasey, Kelci and Kaitlin take the court and show everyone what so many years of playing basketball together meant to them.

With all the fanfare of the playoffs surrounding them and every second ticking off the clock, our girls left it all on the floor and bled the red and white for each other and the game they love.

They did not get the outcome they were looking for.

There were pleasant surprises!

There were unbelievable disappointments!

Nevertheless, the adventure meant everything to them, their coaches, teammates, parents, administrators, and fans!

My heartfelt thanks to my Sam and the 20132014 Oregon Lady Hawks for making my on-going basketball adventure even sweeter!

Sincerely, Wendy Lambrigtsen Mt. Morris

Support for Eric Morrow

Dear Editor, As 50-year residents of Ogle County, my wife and I wholeheartedly support Eric Morrow for Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney.

Eric, like us, has a vested interest in our county and is clearly the local choice.

Eric has the support of former longtime Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Doug Floski and former Chief Judge, Michael Mallon.

Ericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests and characteristics are compatible with the values of our county.

He is an avid hunter who enjoys the outdoors with his family. He donates his time and money to local charities, is a Shriner, a Mason, and a Rotary member.

Eric serves as the Foundation for Focus House

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Eric has deep roots in our county and will run the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office with our future in mind.

Eric is honest, responsible, intelligent, dependable, and most of all, approachable.

Eric and his family are established in Ogle County and will be here for decades to come. Please join us in voting for Eric Morrow.

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Re-elect Michael Harn

Dear Editor, Please accept this as my personal endorsement and recommendation to re-elect Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn.

I recently retired after 35 years of service with the Illinois State Police.

My final assignment, for 3 and one-half years prior to retiring was that of District Commander for ISP District 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sterling, and District 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rockford.

During that time, I watched as Sheriff Harn was elected to office and witnessed a remarkable transformation of the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office under his direction.

Sheriff Harn feverishly worked to re-build and strengthen relationships with other law enforcement agencies and personally demonstrated those changes through his contacts and actions.

On numerous occasions, it was commonplace to see Sheriff Harn on site during all hours of the day or night, personally supervising incidents.

As a District Commander, I grew to depend on and value his professional opinion and willingness to build on our mutual dependence and understanding.

I considered him a partner, and a great asset for Ogle County.

I am hopeful the citizens of Ogle County will acknowledge his tireless efforts and reward his successes, by retaining him as the Ogle County Sheriff.

Respectfully, Captain James Alexander Retired Illinois State Police District Commander

Endorses Brian VanVickle

Dear Editor, This letter represents my endorsement of Brian VanVickle for Sheriff of Ogle County.

Here are my reasons for endorsement: I think it is high time we elect a sheriff with some business and private sector experience.

Remember the position is administrative and we sure do need some â&#x20AC;&#x153;administrationâ&#x20AC;? in Ogle County.

Using Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s years of experience as a police officer and K9 officer right here in Ogle County, coupled with a good business head, and topped off with a degree in business gives us a sheriff who understands the issues and also knows how to manage the issues.

Focusing on crime prevention versus hassling and towing truckers might be worth considering in our county.

Our sheriff needs to get back to the business of coordinating the efforts of our fine deputies and concentrate on the safety of Ogle County citizens.

Our boys and girls serving the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department have their boots on the ground and work very hard for us.

They need a leader who appreciates them and understands good management practices that maintain a strong force that is positive and looking forward to coming to work each shift.

Please vote for Brian VanVickle Tuesday March 18.

Lynne Kilker Oregon

Drought is the best candidate

Dear Editor, In the Republican Primary election on March 18, voters in Ogle County will cast ballots for sheriff.

The sheriff is a position of leadership, integrity, and management.

I believe that Joe Drought is the best person to demonstrate those qualities of sheriff.

I have known Joe for eight years. In that time, I have seen him conduct himself with integrity at all times.

He has been a chief of police for all of those years and run that department with complete transparency.

In addition to his duties as chief, Joe has taken on the role of mentor and teacher in the area of school active shooter training.

He has trained many of our area police officers on how to protect our children and school staff from intruders.

He has then taken those experiences and adapted it to train teachers and staff in our local school districts, including my district in Rochelle.

He trained me and my fellow staff members to protect ourselves and our students in times of danger.

He has trained over 1,500 school staff members in Northern Illinois.

The office of sheriff is a very important position in Ogle County.

It should be run by a leader who has law enforcement administration experience.

Our sheriff should be someone we can trust to make decisions in the best interests of the citizens of our county.

We need a leader who will act professionally at all times and will uphold his oath to serve and protect the people of Ogle County.

Because of his strong leadership and experience, I am writing to give my support to Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff.

Sincerely, Ben Baar Rochelle

Drought will be a good sheriff

Dear Editor, Joe Drought will be an excellent Sheriff for Ogle County.

I know Joe personally, and he is a good man; a family man, a man of both principle and compassion.

But it is the variety of his successful record and experience that sets him apart.

Joe was in the United States Military Police Corps for nine years.

During that time he served as a patrolman, supervisor, investigator and K-9 handler.

Joe was a deputy in the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department for over three years, so he is well aware of the duties and responsibilities of the department.

Joe has been the Chief of Police at Rock Valley College for more than 17 years.

He has shown in this position that he can lead and direct a full department and staff, both with respect to personnel relations and the handling of financial and budget matters.

I believe that the experience above will lead to the following.

Joe will earn and maintain the respect of the entire Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department deputies and staff.

Joe will be respected as a leader of the force.

He will handle the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial affairs openly and accurately. He will be a sheriff we are all proud of.

Please, first and foremost, consider Joe Droughtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and qualifications Turn to A9

Public Voice From A8 and then vote for Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff on March 18.

Thank you, Arlyn VanDyke Rochelle

Supporting Joe Drought

Dear Editor, I am supporting Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff.

If you check the candidatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resumes, there is no question which of the candidates is best suited for the position of Ogle County Sheriff at this time.

Experience, integrity and enthusiasm separate Joe. Joe has served Ogle County as a Deputy Sheriff for three years.

He has served his community by teaching classes for youth, women, and various adult groups in the art of self-defense and crime awareness.

He serves his church as an active elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle.

As chief, Joe manages and directs personnel including office support staff and 21 sworn police officer positions while coordinating operations with Rockford area police departments and municipalities.

Joe has created a departmental culture of trust, professionalism and transparency as chief.

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional record is spotless and his integrity is beyond reproach.

An interesting observation about Joe is that he is not part of the good-old-boy network...on either side of

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the county.

I recently read some misinformation concerning Joe. It seems accusations have been made that Joe is only in this election to earn a second pension.

Although retirement is a distant reality for Joe, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a second pension even if he wanted to.

The state pension system would not allow it and these allegations are nothing more than trumped-up nonsense.

Those spreading these cheap-shots do so as they need to direct the narrative away from the facts.

As we have learned from modern politics, when your message is not as strong as an opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, go negative.

I hope you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall for this transparent attempt to vilify a good man.

Please look at the specific qualifications and professional records of the individuals running.

Take a thorough look at their professional experiences, years of experience, professional behavior, and look into the positions they have held, not vague representations you read in campaign literature.

Joe is the right choice for Ogle County Sheriff. You will not be sorry when you vote for Joe. Steve Bunton Rochelle

Rock has good professionalism

Dear Editor: I am a current Ogle County Board member who is extremely impressed with the work of the current States Attorney Mike Rock.

I have had the opportunity to be on the County Board Committee responsible for selecting the replacement of Ben Roe who accepted a judgeship position.

Judge Roeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s replacement interviewed and selected by the Ogle County Board was Mike Rock.

I am also on the board committee called â&#x20AC;&#x153;States Attorney, Probation & Focus Houseâ&#x20AC;? which oversees the work, staffing, direction and performance of the States Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;soffice.

By having direct, first hand contact with Mike Rock, I can tell you that Mike possesses the highest level of professionalism, integrity, knowledge and the skill required to perform as Ogle Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s States Attorney.

I highly recommend Mike Rock as Ogle Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s States Attorney.

Bill Welty Chana Ogle County Board Member - District 2

suited to be our next sheriff.

In my opinion Joe Drought is that man far and away.

It would be a shame to waste the talents, integrity, thoughtfulness of a candidate like Joe. His vast knowledge of police work he has gained during the past 30 years is invaluable.

Almost two decades of management experience as Rock Valley Chief of Police will surely compliment his extensive list of qualifications.

This will give him knowledge of dealing with a union, budget, patrol, investigation and the daily functions of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

We as taxpayers should be holding our expectancies of our elected officials to the highest of standards.

Help me get this process started by electing Joe Drought as our next sheriff on March 18.

Remember, the primary election this year will be used to determine that office, not the general election in the fall. It only take a few minutes to cast your vote.

Dear Editor, Thanks I grew up and still reside in Jerry Stauffer Mt. Morris.

Mt. Morris I have witnessed the actions of many past Ogle County Sheriffs. There were always somethings I disagreed with but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what life is all Dear Editor, about.

I am a lifelong resident At the present time I feel we need some big changes be of Ogle County. I take great made in our county elected care in exercising my right to officials â&#x20AC;&#x201D; foremost being vote.

This primary election holds the sheriff.

I have listened and read a special significance because lot in an effort to be able to of the contested offices.

The nature of countywide make an educated decision as to the candidate that is best policing is changing mainly

Vote for Drought for county sheriff

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, February 27, 2014, Page A9 because the nature of crime in the county has been changing, and will continue to change.

We are seeing spillovers in crime from surrounding counties.

Only five communities in Ogle have their own police departments, the rest of us depend on the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department.

I have known Brian all his life. His values are a testimony to his upbringing and family support.

Brian is the perfect age to assume the awesome responsibilities of this job.

He has the breadth/ depth of experience necessary for the tasks ahead of him.

If he is unsure of anything, he gets the needed advice from the best, and then makes his decision. Brian thinks!

John F. Kennedy began his inauguration speech by stating: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the words go forth from this time and place that the torch has been passed to a new generationâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

I sincerely hope that we in Ogle County can repeat those words after this March primary. Join me I supporting Brian VanVickle March 18, 2014.

Respectfully submitted, Fred W. Cederholm Creston

Elect VanVickle Former sheriff as county sheriff supports Harn

Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Sheriff Michael R. Harn in the March 18, 2014 primary election.

I have known and worked with Sheriff Harn since he came to the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in 1985.

Sheriff Harn deeply cares

about the residents of Ogle County.

He and his deputies work hard to protect our families and all residents of the county.

Sheriff Harn knows and understands the many duties of the sheriff of a county, both criminal and civil.

Sheriff Harn has put into effect several cost cutting programs and activities that have allowed him to manage the operation of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office within his budget every year, even returning monies back to the county each year he has been in office.

The Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has one of the highest percentages of crimes solved in the State of Illinois.

He and his deputies work with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and other law enforcement agencies to not only solve crimes and to apprehend the criminals, but help the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney to obtain a conviction and our judges to give just punishment.

All of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office deputies and employees are dedicated, very well-trained, and hard-working. They all care about the people of Ogle County.

With his experience, dedication, and management abilities, Sheriff Michael Harn has proven to be an outstanding sheriff.

I hope you will support and vote on March 18 for Michael R. Harn to be our sheriff again.

Sincerely, Jerry Brooks Oregon Former Sheriff of Ogle County (1970-1990)

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FFA receives $2,500 donation The Oregon High School FFA was presented with a $2,500 donation Feb. 21.

Daniel Head, Oregon, was selected as the winning farmer in Ogle County for America’s Farmer Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

Under this program, eligible farmers in 1,289 counties across 39 states including

Illinois, could enter to win a $2,500 donation for a local nonprofit of their choice.

Head has chosen to direct this $2,500 to the Oregon High School FFA. The purpose of Grow Communities is to recognize and celebrate the important contributions farmers make to rural America and to help them grow their

communities by supporting local organizations that are important to them.

The donation will be used to purchase equipment within the agriculture department.

Providing technology equipment and curriculum materials will help students understand current and future trends within the agriculture industry.

Blood drive set for March 7

Oregon FFA officers Luke Ziegler, Chelsea Eden, and Michaela Eden accepted a check Feb. 21 presented by Denny Hermes, District Sales Manager for Channel, on behalf of the Monsanto Fund, Daniel and Faith Head and Mike Lawton, OHS Athletic The Oregon Knights of Anyone donating or Medical Center—Belvidere, Director. More than 82,000 farmers across the country participated in the program this Columbus 1092 and Catholic attempting to donate at the Beloit Health Systems, year, with a winning farmer selected in each eligible county. Photo supplied.

Daughters of America 1337 drive will receive a coupon Edgerton Hospital and Health

Meet the Candidates will be held at Methodist Church Meet the Candidates will be held at the Chana United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Candidates for the offices of Ogle County Sheriff,

States Attorney, Coroner, and County Board District 2 have been invited.

The primary election will be Tuesday, March 18.

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will host a community blood drive on Friday, March 7 in the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Mary’s Community Center, 881 Mongan Drive, Oregon.

Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will draw blood from 1 to 7 p.m.

The blood drive will run in conjunction with the season’s first St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Fry that will start at 5 p.m.

for $2 off dinner at any of this season’s St, Mary’s Fish Frys.

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.

RRVBC is the sole supplier of blood and related services to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Swedish American

Services, FHN Memorial Hospital, and Rochelle Community Hospital.

The RRVBC must collect 1,000 units each week to meet area patient needs.

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Annual antique show is planned Roland and Doug Munda are no strangers to the Oregon area, as they have offered expert antique appraisals for the Woman’s Club Annual Antique Show for the past seven years.

Roland was introduced to the world of antiques at an early age and in 1956 opened an antique store at his home in Freeport.

This progressed into his becoming an auctioneer in the 1960s.

His son, Doug, was surrounded by antiques and their history his entire life and so it was only natural for him to join his father in the family auction business.

Munda Auctions operates at 1235 S. Adams Ave., Freeport, and specialize in antiques, collectibles, jewelry and general household items.

Weekly auctions provide live in-house and Internet bidding opportunities.

Join the fun and uncover Granddad’s old pocket watch, Mom’s favorite brooch, or that tin toy you played with as a child and bring it to be appraised on Sunday, March 24 at the Woman’s Club 63rd Annual Antique Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackhawk Center on Jefferson Street, Oregon.

Allow plenty of time to enjoy the 52 antique dealers exhibiting their items for sale and don’t forget to stop for a snack provided by the Kiwanis Club.

Small treasures will be verbally appraised for $5 per item. For a larger item, supply several photos.

If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with Roland and Doug.

Pancake supper will be served Saturday Bring the whole family to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Payne’s Point on Saturday, March 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an old-fashioned Pancake and Sausage Supper.

Folks come from miles around every year for this meal. Adult admission is $6, kids from age 5– 11 are $3 and age 4 and under eat free.

Supper will be served from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.

Emmanuel is located near the corner of East Brick

Road and Stillman Road in rural Oregon. From Ill. 64, take Chana Road north to Brick Road, then east to Payne’s Point at Stillman Road, bearing left at the Y intersection.

From Ill. 72, take Stillman Road south out of Stillman Valley, approximately seven miles. The white frame church is on the west side of Stillman Road.

The church is handicapped accessible.

OCUSD Science Fair scheduled in March Oregon Community Unit School District will hold its 14th annual Science Fair on Saturday, March 15 at the Blackhawk Center.

All kindergarten through sixth grade students at Oregon Elementary School are invited to participate.

Students should check their projects into the fair on Friday, March 14 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, March 15 between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. Judging will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.

The community is invited to come at 11 a.m. to see what the elementary students have accomplished.

An Awards Ceremony will follow the judging.

Interest forms can be printed from the Etnyre Wing website at https://www. edline.net/pages/Etnyre.

Parents may also contact Pam Steele at Oregon Elementary-Etnyre 815-7322181 ext. 1541 or psteele@ ocusd.net.

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A tractor to eventually Keep those memberships Although this is not a replace the oldest tractor coming in, or contact the complete list, the following Donations may be made club to get an application. As items are on Sunsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish to a specific item. Other already noted, membership list. donations to the general fund fees are the same as 2013.

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SECTION B

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Hawk grapplers faced tough competition at state

By Randy Holland Corespondent The Class 1A state individual wrestling finals were not kind to Oregon High School wrestlers last week.

Both Dominic Marchetti at 145 pounds and Tyler Blume at 195 pounds lost both of their matches by falls and finished out of the running for any medals in the tournament.

Marchetti started with Robinson sectional champion, Daniel Krug of Benton who was ranked seventh in the weight class.

Marchetti had a chance early, taking Krug down to his back and getting a two point nearfall, but was rolled through for a reversal with 30 seconds left in the first.

Marchetti escaped and then tried an arm drag takedown, but Krug countered it and the period ended with Marchetti holding a 5-4 lead.

The second period started with Marchetti on top and Krug rolled for a reversal and right into a turk that he changed to a Saturday night and the match was done at 3:14.

Krug defeated Olympia sectional third place medalist Gabe McKinley from El Paso by a first period pin

in the quarterfinals, giving Marchetti a chance in the wrestlebacks.

Krug got knocked out of the championship bracket in the semifinals by eventual champion Jake Snow of Sterling Newman, lost to the third place finisher in the semifinals and finished sixth in the tournament.

McKinley was Marchetti’s opponent in the first round of consolation and McKinley got the first takedown when Marchetti missed on a throw attempt. McKinley tried a tilt and a half nelson, but Marchetti fought both off and went into the second down 2-0.

Choosing neutral, Marchetti had a nice shot but got countered and lost a takedown. He came up short on a granby reversal and lost three back points with ten seconds left in the second.

Trailing 7-2, they started the third on their feet.

Marchetti tried another toss and McKinley got the advantage, taking Marchetti to his back at 4:17. McKinley was knocked out in the next round. Marchetti finishes the season with 30 wins.

Blume’s opener did not last long. Against fourth ranked Anthony Bauer of Dwight, the Olympia sectional champ,

Oregon’s Tyler Blume wrestles Carterville’s Joe Behan in the 195-pound division during the preliminaries of the state wrestling meet. Behan won by a pin. Photo by Julie Rude

Blume worked off head and caught a leg, just missing a takedown out of bounds early in the match.

On the restart, Blume pushed in and Bauer threw him in a headlock and pinned the Oregon wrestler with 46 seconds gone in the match.

Bauer pinned eighth ranked Joe Behan of Carterville in the quarterfinal to give Blume a another shot on Saturday morning.

Bauer was injured in the semifinal against second place finisher Terry White of Riverdale and took the sixth

place medal by default.

Blume shot a high crotch to start the first round wrestleback against Behan, but couldn’t finish the move.

Behan came back with a takedown and put Blume in a cradle twice for three point nearfalls.

Blume escaped from the second with ten seconds left in the period to trail 9-1.

Blume chose neutral in the second and Behan hit a single and took him down, found another cradle, and pinned Turn to B2

Hawks beat Pec 50-47 at regional

By Andy Colbert Reporter With the way Oregon had been playing the last couple of weeks of the season, its No. 6 seed in the North Boone 2A regional was probably misleading.

The Hawks indeed proved the seedings wrong with a 5047 first round win over No. 3 Pecatonica on Monday night.

Another factor in Oregon’s favor had to be the experience gained from playing a rugged BNC schedule.

“We played Byron, Winnebago and Mendota tough,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “We just had 4 to 5-minutes stints that hurt us.

The win over Rock Falls was the first time we put four full quarters together.”

The Hawks jumped on Pec early and withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally for their seventh win of the season, setting up a semifinal match with familiar foe Byron.

Oregon held a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter against Pec, but saw the lead dwindle

to two points. Billy Heeg hit two critical free throws in the waning moments to help preserve the win.

The Indians had to scramble around to foul Hawk players, as they only had three fouls with less than two minutes in the game. In fact, Heeg’s free throws were the first of the game for Oregon.

“We needed those,” Virgil said. “Jarrick Orsted also hit a couple big shots for us.”

Heeg led a balanced Oregon scoring output with 16 points, followed by Trevor

Otten and Orsted with 11 and Jessie McKinley with 10.

“We kind of got tight at the end,” Virgil said. “No one really wanted to be in position to make the big play. Other than McKinley, nobody has really played in a regional before.”

What hurt Oregon most was the penetration off the dribble by the three good guards that Pec had. The Hawks went from a zone to man-to-man and struggled in the fourth quarter.

After Orsted hit the front Turn to B2

Oregon will face the Tigers The Oregon Hawks earned a trip to the regional semifinals where they will face the rival Byron Tigers on Wednesday.

The game in Poplar Grove at North Boone High School is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The winner of the game will face the winner of Stillman Valley/Winnebago for the regional title.

The regional title game Oregon’s Billy Heeg puts up a jump shot over the will be played on Friday, Feb. outstretched arms of a Pecatonica defender Monday Oregon’s Adam Bettner and Donovan Roby try to prevent Pecatonica’s Eli Karvelis 28 at 7 p.m. at North Boone night. Photo by Chris Johnson from advancing the ball up the court Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson High School.

OHS Senior Ben Gardner signs letter of intent Oregon High School senior Ben Gardner signed his letter of intent to play golf at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, at the Blackhawk Center on Friday afternoon.

St. Ambrose University Men’s Golf Coach Jeff Griebel is excited to sign of one of the top high school golfers from Northern Illinois.

Gardner will attend St. Ambrose in the fall, 2014, after graduating from OHS in May. Gardner was a four-year varsity letter winner for the OHS boy’s golf team and qualified for the Illinois High School (IHSA) Boys State Tournament his senior season.

He was a sectional qualifier

his junior and senior year and was the boys’ golf team captain as a senior.

“We are pleased to have a player the caliber of Ben Gardner joining our golf program next season,” said Griebel.

“He has played for a very talented high school program at Oregon High School and will bring experience and confidence to our team next fall.”

Gardner will be joining a St. Ambrose golf team that has qualified for a college men’s golf national tournament 19 of the last 25 years. The Fighting Bee’s men’s golf team has won the Midwest Collegiate Conference Golf Championship 15 times since conference play began in Ben Gardner signs his letter of intent to attend St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, while his parents, Bob and 1992.

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Hawks defeat Pec From B1 end of a one-and-one with two seconds left, the Indians had the ball and chance to tie the game, but badly missed on a 3-point opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two years ago against

Plano, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come ready to play at the regional,â&#x20AC;? Virgil said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time, we came out ready to play. To look at films from Christmastime until now, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a team that has come as far.â&#x20AC;?

Regular season ends

By Andy Colbert Reporter

Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dominic Marchetti wrestles El Pasoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gabe McKinley during preliminary action in the 145 pound division at the state wrestling meet. Marchetti lost the bout when he was pinned. Photo by Julie Rude

Wrestlers compete in state tourney From B1 with it at 2:50 to end Blumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one season career.

Behan was defeated by the fifth place finisher in the next round and did not place.

Other wrestlers from northern Illinois fared well in the tournament. Lead

by Dakota and Byron, the Stillman Valley Regional accounted for five first place medals and 14 total placers.

The rest of the participants in the Byron Sectional accounted for 18 more medals and including five more championships, totaling 10 out of the fourteen.

Six of the championship matches in Champaign were replays of Byron sectional matches.

Advancing from Stillman, the top ranked Indians

crowned three champions, Josh Alber at 132 pounds, JJ Wolfe at 138 pounds, and Carver James at 152 pounds.

The Indians also had three second place finishers; Dillon Swift at 106, Prentice Walls at 120, and Greg Krulas at 145. Freshman Andrew Wenger finished third at 126, and Jared Packer was fourth at 160.

It was Alberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth state title, and barring unforeseen circumstances in the Dual Team tournament, he will be the first Illinois wrestler at any level to complete his career undefeated and untied.

Also starting in Stillman Valley, Byron got their share of medals with two championships, a second, and a fourth. Brady Wilsie defeated Swift for the 103 pound title and Nelson Baker

capped an undefeated season with a win over Walls to take the 120 championship.

Ross Sealby of Byron was second to Ty Harmston of Lena-Winslow in a rematch of the 220 pound sectional final and Nolan Baker finished fourth at 113.

The other medals from Stillman were the Cardinalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andy Abitua, who was fifth at 132 pounds and Tommy Lovett of Seneca finishing sixth at 182 pounds.

Other champion advancing from Byron were Caleb Micho of Rockford Lutheran taking the 126 pound title, Snow at 145, defeating Krulas, Quincy Kalkbrenner of LenaWinslow at 160, his teammate Harmston, and Sean Ward of Winnebago taking the 182 pound championship.

Finishing second were

Brandon Briggs of North Boone, Gacob Lenox of Durand, losing to James at 152 pounds, Bryce Ivey of Newman leading 2-0 when he was caught in a cradle with 30 seconds left in the 170 pound match, 195 pounder Terry White of Riverdale, suffering his first loss of the season, 4-0, and Eddie Gonzales, a surprise finalist at 285.

Also from Lena, Gunnar Wenger took third at 138 and Zak Schrank of Lutheran was third at 106.

The Plano Sectional had 15 medalists including three champions and two seconds.

The Olympia and Robinson Sectionals both had eighteen medalists. One champion came from Olympia and Robinson had two runnersup.

Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys basketball has proven it can play with practically any team in the first part of the game. The problem is being able to finish games off.

That was the case in a 6147 loss to Byron on Feb. 19 at the Blackhawk Center. The Hawks started off on a 13-4 tear and still was on top 28-24 at halftime.

However, Byron outscored Oregon 27-10 from the middle of the third quarter to the end of the contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing well, we just have a bad quarter,â&#x20AC;?

Oregon coach Quinn Virgil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our energy goes down later in the game.â&#x20AC;?

The 14-point loss was a moral win in that the Tigers clobbered Oregon by more than twice as many points in the previous meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progressed, Oregon has shown much improvement,â&#x20AC;? Byron coach Tom Schmidt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their ball handling is much better.â&#x20AC;?

Billy Heeg, who had his best game of the year according to Virgil, had six points, two steals and a block in the first five minutes of the game to pace the Hawks.

Trailing 13-4, Byron needed a spark and it got one from Clayton Hoover. The 5-10 junior guard hit two quick 3-pointers to close the gap to 13-10 and he was just getting

started.

He added two more 3-pointers in the second quarter and three in the third quarter to share game-high honors with teammate Daniel Lowe.

Oregon still led 37-34 after a pair of Skylar Short baskets.

The first of those was the prettiest of the game, as Heeg and Jessie McKinley made acrobatic passes to set up the score.

Short, who had eight points, pulled Oregon to within 4239 at the start of the fourth quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skylar took the ball to the hole well,â&#x20AC;? Virgil said.

Then, Lowe made an oldfashioned 3-pointer after three offensive chances. On the inbounds pass, Hoover made a steal and quick basket for a 47-39 lead.

Twleve straight free throws by the Tigers put the game away.

Sophomore Trevor Otten had 14 and Heeg 13 points to lead Oregon.

In its final game of the regular season Feb. 22, Oregon lost to Rock Falls 57-47 to finish with a record of 1-11 in the Big Northern conference. For the season, the Hawks were 6-20.

Matt Murray, who had a hot hand shooting threes in a 6541 win over Amboy on Friday, led Oregon against Rock Falls (7-19) with 13 points, followed by 10 each from sophomores Jarrick Orsted and Otten.

Eighth graders win Invite Eagles defeat Byron for title The David L Rahn Eagle basketball teams hosted the DLR Invite at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on Feb. 22.

The eight participating teams included: Byron, Dixon Reagan, Durand, Eastland, Forreston, Genoa-Kingston, Meridian, and DLR. The eighth graders had a very successful day, defeating Byron in the championship game, bringing home the first place trophy.

Durand was the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first round opponent. The game was close early but DLR led at the break, 13-10.

Good defense by the Eagles in the second half propelled

them to a 31-23 win.

Bailey Montavon led all scorers with 14 points. Gylian Finch and Aleah Wight each added six and Meredith Gelander added five.

The Eagles faced Forreston in round two. Another close first half had the Eagles leading, 15-11, at the break. A solid offensive and aggressive defensive effort in the second half sealed the 31-20 victory for DLR. Montavonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timely offensive rebounding had her leading all scorers again with 12 points. Gelander had six and Finch, five. Both Jessica Hunt and Wight added four.

The win placed the Eagles in the championship game against conference rival Byron. The Tigers started

strong, outscoring the Eagles, 4-9, in the first quarter. The Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense came alive in the second quarter to hold the narrow, 17-16, halftime lead.

The third quarter proved to be the difference when the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bailey Montavon went on a scoring run. She scored 10 of her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eleven third quarter points to enable DLR to take the lead for good.

In the final quarter of the game, both Byron and DLR shot point for point. The Eagles claimed the DLR Invite championship, 41-35.

Montavon was top scorer with 19 points, Wight added eight and Hunt had six.

Gelander chipped in five, Kitzmiller two and Finch a free throw to round out the Eagle scoring.

Pictured are the eighth grade 2014 DLR Invite Champions from DLR. Kneeling: Gylian Finch, Aleah Wight, Kyla Suter, Jessica Hunt, Addison Kitzmiller and Sarah Palmer.

Standing: Lani Morris, Natalie Heiderscheit, Bailey Montavon, Elsye Cothran, Meredith Gelander and Kailand Marks. Photo supplied

Sports Column Heartbreaking loss for OHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lady Hawks

By Andy Colbert Reporter Though spring sports of have yet to be played, I will go on record as stating that the most heartbreaking sports loss of the year for Hawk athletics will be Prophetstown over Oregon in sectional basketball.

There are a variety of reasons for this.

1. A 2-point lead with 12 seconds left (which Oregon had) should have been safe.

In the three games Oregon and Prophetstown played this

year, the Prophets averaged 63 points a game, which is about a point every 30 seconds.

To scratch out two points in 12 seconds goes against the laws of probability.

2. Prophetstown needed to make two free throws to send the game into overtime. That was an iffy proposition, as well, especially as evidenced by the way the second shot bounced around before going in.

3. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to do with probability, but shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a senior-dominated team, such as Oregon is, be the sentimental favorite to win.

This was the Lady Hawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; one shot for post-season

glory.

Teams like Prophetstown and Byron, with underclassmen on the roster, will have chances again next year and beyond.

super-sectional.

6. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extremely rare to have an all-stater and 2,000-point scorer on your team. It would have been nice for someone like Sam Lambrigtsen to be able to showcase her skills 4. Oregon fought through downstate. handicaps of being one of the smallest teams in 2A and I spoke with coaches Kristy certainly should have gotten Eckardt and Dan Engelkes in some kind of reward for it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the days after the loss. Dan like maybe being a team of said it was a sleepless night destiny. for him on Tuesday. Kristy talked of how emotionally 5. A win over Prophetstown taxing the loss was. would have set up a classic Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it is for the rematch against long-time coaches. Unfortunately, the rival Byron. pain of the loss will hang on As evidenced how close the for a long time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m guessing. sectional final was between Where do we go from here? those two, Oregon could For starters, more girls need have just as easily have been to come out for basketball. headed to Monmouth for the There were only three juniors

on the team and while most other teams had freshmen and sophomores on their varsity rosters, Oregon had neither.

One saving grace is Emy Wright, the most athletically gifted player on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need other players to step up or opponents will double and triple-team her.

Kelsey Pudlas and Megan Boehle began to show glimpses of development as the year went on.

The Big Northern will be even tougher next year, with Mendota returning all their 6-foot starters from a 3A regional championship team.

Lutheran will have nearly everyone back and Byron will have a good supporting cast for 6-2 Ellie Lehne. Rock

Andy Colbert

Falls and Stillman Valley should be better.

And, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about newcomer Dixon, who finished 17-12 in a 3A league.

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Guilty pleas in Mville credit union embezzlement case

By David Giuliani Sauk Valley Media Two former employees of Milledgeville Community Credit Union have pleaded guilty to embezzling money in separate cases.

As part of a plea agreement, Kim Kent, 53, the credit unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former manager, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Rockford to embezzling $219,600 from October 2005 to February 2012.

And former credit union teller Kelsey Selman, 37, admitted that she embezzled $100,975 from the credit union, according to a news release from Zachary T. Fardon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Each woman faces a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.

Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentencing is set for June 2; Selmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be May 7.

To conceal her

embezzlement, Kent created fictitious loans using names of family members and fictitious certificates of deposit, according to the news release.

In 2009, she was elected supervisor of the Milledgeville-based Wysox Township. She used money from the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit union account to cover her embezzlement, the release said.

Selman, 37, used the credit unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer system to apply credits to her personal account that did not have a corresponding deposit, the release said. As a result, the credit unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records falsely reflected that Selmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cash drawer increased by an amount to offset the deposit into her account.

Wysox Clerk Laurie Byvick said Monday that she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware that the women had pleaded guilty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew it would happen eventually, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when,â&#x20AC;? Byvick said in an interview.

Todd Ewers, chairman of the credit unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board, said the two women â&#x20AC;&#x153;totallyâ&#x20AC;? repaid the institution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was well thought-out.

This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply taking money,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crimes were not connected.

Ewers, who was the supervisory committee chairman when the women committed the crimes, said the credit union was glad â&#x20AC;&#x153;that justice is finally being served.â&#x20AC;?

In March 2012, the Wysox board voted unanimously to accept Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate resignation. The board then voided all checks issued by Kent.

In a December 2012 interview, Milledgeville Police Chief Jim Haag said he started looking into the problems in the township and credit union in March of that year. He said he identified misuse of funds at both places.

In August 2012, he said, he got a call from an FBI agent who was investigating. At the time, the FBI wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confirm the investigation with Sauk Valley Media.

The credit union, chartered in 1957, had $3.8 million in assets as of late 2012, according to the state. It has about 900 members.

Ogle County Beef Association officers elected for the new year are (seated) Sheryl Hopkins, Polo, secretary, and Barb Meyer, Forreston, treasurer. From left standing are: Reid Blossom, Illinois Beef Association (IBA) Executive Vice President who was the featured speaker for the evening, Ray Schmidt of Oregon retired as President but was re-elected to the board; Jon Pearson, Mt. Morris elected as vice president; and Cliff Jones of Ashton elected to the board. Luke Diehl, Mt. Morris, who was unable to attend the meeting was elected President for the new year. Photo by Stan Eden

Beef association elects officers The Ogle County Beef Association held their Annual Meeting recently at the Pinecricker restaurant in Polo.

Officers elected for the new year were Luke Diehl, Mt. Morris, president; Sheryl Hopkins, Polo, Secretary; Barb Meyer, Forreston, Treasurer; Ray Schmidt, Oregon, who retired as president but was re-elected to the board; Jon

Pearson, Mt. Morris, vice president; and Cliff Jones, Ashton.

Blossom thanked the Ogle County Beef Association for their marketing efforts this past year and work with state and national legislative issues.

Schmidt reviewed the association activities for the year including several fund raising activities.

The Ogle County Beef

Association may be seen at many community events around the County serving those tasty rib-eye-steak sandwiches.

Much of the income from these events is donated back to the community.

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Jaimee Ramos, 22, Rochelle, forgery, preliminary hearing March 12.

Sandy Noble, 43, Freeport, possession of methamphetamine, preliminary hearing March 12.

Peter Breckenfelder, 44, Dixon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse (3 counts), preliminary hearing March 12.

Besim Ajvazi, 18, Rochelle, residential

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Stuart McCray, 44, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance/aggravated DUI (2 counts)/driving while license revoked, status April 4.

Dale Milliman, 19, no address, burglary (4 counts), motion hearing March 3.

David Buzinski, 65, Forreston, aggravated assault (4 counts)/domestic battery, (4 counts), jury status call March 24.

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Obituaries Joyce M. Birk Joyce M. Birk, 83, Crawfordsville, Ind., Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Health, Crawfordsville.

She was born March 25, 1931 in Cambridge, Wis., to Edmund and Luella (Shoemaker) Bergholz.

She graduated from Cambridge High School.

She married Herk Birk and was a homemaker whose memberships included the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Oregon, Ill., American Legion Auxiliary and the Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Herb, Crawfordsville, Ind.; her children, Jeff (Debbie) Birk, Crawfordsville, Greg (Carroll) Birk, Switzerland, and Vicki (Don) Horneck, Irrigon, Ore.; six grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Oregon, Ill. A private burial will follow on Sunday, March 2 at Lake Ripley Cemetery, Cambridge, Wis. Online condolences may be left at www.huntandson. com.

Robert J. Brooks Robert James Brooks, 84, Mesa, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014.

He was born on Nov. 4, 1929 to Dorothy and Ra K. Brooks in rural Ogle County.

Robert was a graduate of Oregon High School and Illinois State University.

He served in the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War (1953-55).

Robert married Mildred Alene Aishman, from Altus Okla., on May 28, 1955.

They have two children, Mark (Kim Grenis), Mesa, Ariz., and Terri (Tom Henderson), Rockford. Both children are graduates of Oregon High School, Oregon.

After college Robert worked in his field of Special Education.

He helped start and worked for Ogle County Special Education. With the help of many, he saw the graduatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs met with the opening of the Village of Progress.

Robert and Alene (Mr. and Mrs. B) helped open and supervised at the Focus House (Friends of Children Under Supervision) in Rochelle.

Focus House has provided a home environment and a school program for hundreds of children.

After retiring from Focus House he and Alene moved to Mesa, Ariz., where he resided for 25 years.

Robert is survived by brother Gerald (Oregon) and sister Margaret (Dixon).He was buried next to his wife on Feb. 3 at City of Mesa Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arnold, Dixon; sister, Dolores; and wife, Mildred Alene.

A memorial contribution may be made to the Village of Progress, Oregon, or Focus

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Dorothy Moore Dorothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dotâ&#x20AC;? Sherwood Moore, 85, Rockford, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

She was born Nov. 26, 1928 in Rochelle, to Harold and Idella Sherwood.

She married Robert Moore in Macon, Miss., in 1954. He died in 1981.

She married Earl Kaiser in 1989. He died in 1992.

She worked many years for Del Monte and Eaton Corp, both in Rochelle.

She also worked for Kurt Keene at Community Mini Storage.

She moved to Rockford and worked at Cherryvale Mall for nine years.

She enjoyed her retirement by traveling.

She is survived by her daughter, Cherie ( Larry Pontnack ) Slack, Oregon; son, Michael (Bobbie) Moore, Stillman Valley; grandchildren, David Slack, Trevor Moore, and Nate Gilmore; four greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mary (Sam) Lopez, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; brothers, William, Everett, Richard, Harold Jr.; and grandson, Scott Slack.

Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. at the Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home, 704 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, with Rev. Randy Snyder officiating.

Interment followed at Flagg Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, or Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris.

Visit www. beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com to leave online condolences.

She was a registered nurse for many years and retired from the Franklin Grove Nursing Home.

Point is survived by her four children, Sue Day, Rock Falls, Dave (Cheryl ) Point, Oregon, Pam (Roger) Aschbrenner, Sterling, and Vicky (Denny) Trotter, Dixon; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents; son, Jim Point; sister, Norene Witzel; great-granddaughter, Riley Compton; and John Point, the father of her children.

Funeral services were Feb. 22 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, with the Pastor Gregg Downs officiating.

Burial was at the Lighthouse Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial can be directed to the Serenity Home and Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

David E. Unger Janice L. Point Janice L. Point, 89, Oregon, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born Oct. 13, 1924 near Oregon, the daughter to Earl and Ruth (Wingert) Arnold.

She graduated from Oregon High School and then KSB School of Nursing in 1945.

Janice was a member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church where she served as organist for many years.

David Earl Unger, 66, Big Rock, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at the Hospice Inpatient Center at Mercy Hospital, Hot Springs, Ark., surrounded by love and comfort with his wife and caregivers by his side.

David bravely fought Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for 10 years.

He was born Sept. 4, 1947 to the late Earl and Thelma Mott Unger.

David retired from Lucent/ Alcatel in Lisle after 30 years as an electrical engineer, a

job which he truly loved.

During the last half of his career he had the opportunity to travel to many different countries for his job, helping with the electrical communication of the newlyinstalled cell towers. He was so proud to be a part of that.

He loved working with and meeting new people from other countries. No one was a stranger to him.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betsy) Rankin Unger; a step-son, Jeremy (Lorelli) Deml and two beloved grandsons, Elijah and Caleb, all of Maumelle, Ark.; brother-in-law, Marc Rankin, Earlville; sisterin-law, Barbara Borton, Earlville; his brother, Michael (Barb) Unger, Newbury Park, Calif., and their two sons, his nephews, Matt and Zac; his cousins, Greg Unger and Neil Unger, both of Mt. Morris; and many other cousins living elsewhere.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring in his hometown of Mt. Morris.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff deputies responded to Kings Michael Harn reports the School in reference to a following activity. juvenile complaint.

Upon completing an Feb. 18 investigation into the Laurinda Paschal Dodgen, incident, deputies arrested 26, Naperville, was arrested a 14-year-old juvenile, of on a warrant for speeding. Lindenwood, for possession Dodgen posted 10% of a of drug paraphernalia. The $2,000 bond and is scheduled juvenile was transported to to appear in court in March. the Ogle County Jail where he was released to the custody of Jermicia Newsome, 31, a parent.

Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Feb. 19 Newsome posted $575 full Joshua L. Burmeister, cash for bond and has no 31, Rockford, was arrested further court appearance at the Winnebago County required.

Jail and transported him to the Ogle County Jail Jose Irizarry, 40, Rockford, on an outstanding warrant was arrested on a warrant for driving while license for failure to appear. Irizarry revoked. His bond was set appeared in court where his at $5,000 pending a Feb. 20 bond was reduced to $150 court date. full cash. He posted $150 and will appear in court at a later Alice M. Hale, 53, date.

Rockford, was arrested at Holly Carlson, 25, the Stephenson County Jail Rockford, was arrested on and transported to the Ogle a warrant for obstructing County Jail on an outstanding identification. Carlsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond failure to appear warrant was set at $10,000 (10%). for driving while under the She is scheduled to appear in influence of alcohol. Her court in March. bond was set at $700 pending a Feb/ 20 court appearance.

At about 1:55 p.m.,

Feb. 20 Andrew Swift, 22, Creston was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of E. Flagg Road. He was also cited for no insurance. Swift was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held in lieu of bond.

Freeport, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Nobleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a March 12 court date.

Henry Cummins, 37, Sycamore, was arrested on a warrant for speeding.

Cummins posted $2,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled Sage Gutierrez, 23, Dekalb, to appear in court on March was arrested at the Dekalb 12.

County Jail and transported to the Ogle County Jai on Beth Neitzke, 45, an outstanding failure to Boscobel, Wis., was arrested appear warrant for speeding. on a warrant for aggravated Gutierrez was issued a recognizance bond during a Feb. 20 court appearance and is scheduled to appear in The following individuals court again on March 31. paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

Dale Milliman, 19, Oregon, was arrested at the Lee The name, age, and County Jail and transported address of the individual is to the Ogle County Jai on listed along with the offense, an outstanding warrant the date the fine was paid, for motion to increase the date the offense occurred bond. He was unable to post in parenthesis, and the the $1,5000(10%) bond amount of the fine. and was scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21.

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Neitzkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond was set at $15,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 24 court date.

Feb. 23 Tina A. Cupp, 45, Holcomb, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Cuppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond was set at $3,425.57 pending a Feb. 24 court date.

held at the Ogle County Jail where she posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and will appear in court on a later date.

Rustin J. Bazarek, 24, Leaf River, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Bazarek posted $671 full cash for bond and has no further court appearance required.

Adrian Flores, 54, Rockford, was arrested on Feb. 24 a warrant for motion to Tina M. Champion-Harris, increase bond. Floresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bond 45, Chicago, was arrested on was set at $50,000 pending a a traffic warrant. Harris was Feb. 25 court date.

Fines Perry W. Lagee, 52, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 18, 2014 (Jan. 2, 2014), $120.

Quint T. Burkhart, 19, Oregon, no valid registration, Feb. 20, 2014 (Jan. 16, 2014), $120.

Jennifer R. Koch Kirchner, 45, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 19, 2014 (Jan. 16, 2014), $281.

Lisa R. Deboor, 48, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 19, 2014 (Jan. 17, 2014), $120.

Sarah E. Lauer, 16, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Feb. 19, 2014 (Jan. 21, 2014), $160.

Travis R. Hanlin, 22,

Byron, disregarding official traffic control device, Feb. 18, 2014 (Jan. 27, 2014), $120.

Richard C. Trank, 84, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic control device, Feb. 19, 2014 (Feb. 4, 2014), $120.

Destini S. Turner, 32, Byron, registration expiration, Feb. 19, 2014 (Feb. 4, 2014), $120.

James F. Henry, 51, Byron, transportation of alcoholic liquor/driver, Feb. 20, 2014 (Feb. 7, 2014), $120.

Franklin P. Hammond, 49, Oregon, registration expiration, Feb. 19, 2014 (Feb. 13, 2014), dismissed.

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Registration is underway for annual 4-H Camp Camp week is June 9-13 at Camp Benson 4-H Camp Week ’14 is set for June 9-13 at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll.

Camper registrations are now being accepted.

4-H Camp is a fiveday, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively

by University of Illinois Extension staff in Unit 1 (Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties), and Unit 2 (Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties), and the staff at Camp Benson.

Campers will check-in between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9 and checkout between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13.

During the week, campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and

entertain. Two or three free choice periods will be offered daily and will include options such as hiking, nature study, rock climbing, repelling, arts and crafts. Additional activities include shooting sports, tubing and kayaking on the Waukarusa River, field games, crate stacking, teambuilding challenges, camping skills, and GPS scavenger hunts.

Evening activities will be provided by the teen 4-H camp counselors from the

co-sponsoring counties and include campfires, a dance, and a games night.

4-H Camp is open to all youth, ages 8-14 by June 9. Membership in 4H is not required, however, all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards expected of 4-Hers.

4-H Camp fees increase as camp approaches, so interested families are encouraged to sign-up quickly. Participants who

register before Saturday, March 1 will pay $235.

Those who register on or after March 1 will pay $250.

A minimum $75 deposit is required with the registration form. A camper t-shirt is included in the cost.

Scholarship rebates are provided for enrolled 4-H club members in some counties.

Families can check with their local extension offices to learn what monies may be available to help offset camp

costs for a family.

To secure an application or for more information about camp, call the Ogle County extension office at 815-7322191.

Applications can be printed from the website, or families can register online at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo/ and click on 4-H Camp.

4-H is the Youth Development Program of University of Illinois Extension.

Penny Carnival set for March 8 in Oregon Coliseum Families looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday evening are invited to the Ogle County 4-H Penny Carnival on Saturday, March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum.

This annual event is open to the public and features

4-H club created games that can be played for 25 cents each or 50 games for $10.

Prizes are awarded win or lose. Plus, a free door prize drawing will be conducted and a snack stand will be available.

This is one of the few

places where families can still have a whole evening of fun inexpensively.

The 2014 game theme is “4-H… The Road to Gold

Starts here!” Two 4-H clubs will be awarded special cash prizes for games that are “Most Entertaining” and “Most Creative.”

4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension.

For more information about this

or any other county 4-H program, call Ogle County Extension at 815/732-2191 or go online to at www. extension.uiuc.edu/bdo.

Help for houseplants Are your houseplants overgrown or leggy and in need of renovation or repotting? Or do you wish you had more of your favorite varieties?

“Houseplants make great gifts and are fun to share with family and friends. Many kinds of houseplants are easily propagated using a number of easy techniques,” said Rhonda Ferree, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

To get started, you’ll need containers, a sterile cutting tool, soil, and a makeshift greenhouse.

Ferree suggests purchasing a premixed potting soil.

For best results, create a “greenhouse” for the new plants to grow in until they are well established.

Ziploc bags or small plastic zipper bags that curtains come in make good temporary greenhouses, she noted.

Place your new plant starts in indirect light, opening the bag slightly to provide ventilation without losing humidity inside the bag.

After some time, you will see little root-like structures form on these new plant parts.

When that happens, simply remove the plantlet and place it in a pot, making sure to get good soil-to-root contact.

Blowing Snow Two inches of snow combined with wind gusts last Friday morning made driving on some Ogle County roads more difficult as motorists battled whiteout conditions. This photo was taken north of Forreston on Ill. 26.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer.

Feb. 14 Ogle County Sheriff and Terri L. Collins, sheriff’s deed to Wells Fargo Financial,Ill., Inc, 5805 N. Mulford Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, and JP Morgan Mortgage Aquisition TR2007CH4, warranty deed to Steven Simpson, 8072 N.

Settlers Court, Byron, Byron Chamberlain, sheriff’s deed Township, $97,800. to Bank of America, 605 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, Scott Township.

Feb. 18 Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., by power of Feb. 19 attorney, warranty deed to Carla Hardy, quit claim Govea Pioquinto, 113 Main deed to Tonya Hardy, St., Stillman Valley, Marion property in Polo, no address Township, $55,800. given, Buffalo Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Patricia K. Carmichael, Erin Chamberlain and Jasen warranty deed to Sarah B.

Seiler, 422 W. Second St., J. Raley, warranty deed Stillman Valley, Marion to John E. Raley, 103 N. Township, $141,000.

Barber Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $300,000.

Richard A. Fronczak, Feb. 20 Matthew S. Peeples and quit claim deed to Richard Marlana Peeples, warranty A. Fronczak, trustee and deed to Mathew Sarver and Richard A. Fronczak, living Janet L. Sarver, 10609 E. trust, 2769 Northeast Indian Diane Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Heights Drive, Oregon, Rockvale Township.

Township, $218,000.

Joan W. Raley and Edward

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.

Feb. 18 At 1:20 p.m., Oregon police investigated a hit and run that occurred at 403 Monroe Street, at some point in the previous 12 hours, involving an unknown vehicle and a parked 1989 Toyota belonging to Ethan M. Sassaman, 23, Oregon. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

T. Rodney Pitt, 63, Oregon, was issued citations at 8:40 p.m. for disobeying a traffic

control device and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred at the intersection of River Road and Washington Street.

Chevy driven by Carrie J. Dempewolf, 48, Oregon, struck a fence on DeWayne M. Whitlock’s property located at 311 S. Fifth Street.

Dempewolf was issued a Feb. 19 citation for operating an At 5:15 a.m., Oregon uninsured motor vehicle. police investigated a traffic crash that occurred at the Feb. 22 intersection of Washington Angeline L. Messenger, 73, Street and Daysville Road Oregon, was issued a citation involving a 1990 Cadillac at 2:42 p.m. for violating driven by Jarod T. Wiggins, a funeral procession. This 26, Polo, and a 2007 Buick violation occurred at the driven by Todd H. Jacobs, 47, intersection of First Street Dixon. Wiggins was issued a and Jefferson Street. citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Kory C. Tate, 29, Rockford, was issued a citation at At 7:59 p.m., Oregon 6:02 p.m. for operating an police investigated a traffic uninsured motor vehicle. crash report where a 2003 This violation occurred in the

700 block of E. Washington Matthew J. Holmes, 37, Street.

Rockford, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. on an outstanding At 6:27 p.m., Oregon Ogle County warrant. police investigated a two Holmes was transported to vehicle traffic crash at 400 the Ogle County jail where he S. Fourth Street involving was also issued a citation for a 2004 Hyundai driven by operating an uninsured motor James R. Jacobs, 20, Oregon, vehicle. These violations and a parked 2011 Chevrolet occurred in the 300 block of belonging to Connie L. Blake, S. Fourth Street.

64, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Feb. 23 Shelley D. McCumsey, Zachery J. McGee, 19, 37, Rochelle, was issued a Prophetstown, was arrested at citation for speeding at 12:48 7:17 p.m. on an outstanding p.m., — 50 mph in a 35 mph Whiteside County warrant zone. This violation occurred for disobeying a traffic in the 1300 block of Pines control device. McGee was Road. transported to the Ogle Eight warnings and 12 County jail. parking citations were issued from Feb. 17-23.

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 Feb. 17-23 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle........................1 Citizen Complaints .....4 Animal Complaint ......1 Driving Complaint......2 Citizen Assist..............2 Domestic/ Disturbance calls ........1 911 Hang-ups/ Open phone lines ........2 Alarm Response .........2 Vehicle/Building Lockouts .....................2 Traffic Stops .............13

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Mrs. Patricia Hoover & Mrs. Holly Douglas of 804 S. Lincoln Ave, Polo, Illinois for a change in zoning from Residential 1-One Family Residence District (R-1) to Residential 2General Residence District (R-2) (multiple family dwellings & apartments) at 507 N. Division Ave., Polo IL. This zoning change request would be for Parcel ID 14-09-379-019, otherwise known as 507 N. Division Ave., Polo, IL. Ogle County Illinois.

Susie Corbitt, MMC City Clerk 02/27/14, 03/ 06/14 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In the Interest of: AMBRIANNA DEMPEWOLF, A MINOR. NO. 12 JA 1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Father: any it may concern, address unknown respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on September 6, 2012, a motion was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Emily Seifert in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Ambrianna Dempewolf, a minor”, and that in courtroom R304 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on April 29, 2014 at 9:45 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Motion hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor.

If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered.

Dated this 14th day of February, 2014 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: jd Deputy Clerk Feb. 27, 2014

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARGARET E. GEARHART, Deceased NO. 14 P 7 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Margaret E. Gearhart. Letters of office were issued on February 18, 2014, to Gerald E. Sepesy, 807 S. Third Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC S/B/M CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.BRUCE W. MCKINNEY AKA BRUCE MCKINNEY, MARGUERITE MCKINNEY AKA MARGUERITE M. MCKINNEY, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 13 CH 112 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 7, 2014, 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: LOT 12 IN MEADOWBROOK SUBDIVISION NO. 1, TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS ON PAGE 85A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN SAID COUNTY. Commonly known as 1406 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-457-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $106,623.25.

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 lien or 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.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 2014 KMI No. 12-0575 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS RBS FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC., Plaintiff, -vsRANAE LEAMANCZYK, SCOTT L. LEAMANCZYK, OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

12 CH 167 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on March 28, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 210 East Brayton Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26352-014 The improvement on the property consists of a single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $177,780.86.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext.

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Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

Permanent Index Number: 24-25-326-006 Commonly known as: 503 Cleveland Ave., Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on March 28, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $114,584.33.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of 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 the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. PLAINTIFF

VS

HENRY GROBE A/K/A HENRY L. GROBE; JENNIFER A. GROBE A/K/A JENNIFER A. DONALDSON; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 87 412 EAST DIXON STREET POLO, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 20, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 9, SAID POINT BEING 55 RODS WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 59.50 FEET TO A POINT 377 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 15 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 291 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 03 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 178 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF PORT'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 04 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 179.36 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 56 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 251.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AN AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 50 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 469.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 14-09-477-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 EAST DIXON STREET POLO, IL 61064 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $69,970.48.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1307535 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

Call

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, JENNIFER M. BROWN, JILL STICKHOST and JENNIFER M. BROWN, as Independent Representative of the Estate of ROBERT D. BROWN, Defendants.

13-CH-111 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 503 CLEVELAND AVE. ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on December 13, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit:

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.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

GREAT GARAGE SALES

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F13060185. 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 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@falillinois.com Attorney File No. F13060185 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 13 CH 112 TJSC#: 34-237 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. 27, March 6, 13, 2014

Dated this 27th day of February, 2014.

GERALD E. SEPESY, Independent Executor For the Estate of MARGARET E. GEARHART, Deceased

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS

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 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT D. BROWN, DECEASED, JENNIFER M. BROWN, JILL STICKHOST and JENNIFER M. BROWN, as Independent Representative of the Estate of ROBERT D. BROWN, Defendants.

13-CH-111 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 503 CLEVELAND AVE. ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on December 13, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Lot 5 in Block 1 in Earl Cleveland Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, on Page 25 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, situated in Ogle County, City of Rochelle, State of Illinois Permanent Index Number: 24-25-326-006 Commonly known as: 503 Cleveland Ave., Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on March 28, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $114,584.33.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of 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 the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

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.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

OUTGROWING YOUR HOUSE? CHECK OUT THE GREAT HOUSES LISTED FOR SALE IN OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS’ CLASSIFIED ADS.

Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 To Place Your Classified Ad

LEGAL NOTICES

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 7, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Coating Systems of Illinois, 6028 Oak Dr., Byron, IL 61010 Dated: February 7, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

VOLUNTEERS

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

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

ADOPTION NOTICES

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♥ ADOPTION: ♥ Loving TV Sports Editor & Pharmacist Music, Nurturing Family Values awaits 1st baby.

Expenses paid ♥ Lyn & Rob ♥ ♥1-800-354-2608♥

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

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DIXON ★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR Cottage, 1ba.

Fully updated. $105,000. NE side.

815-718-5886.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

220

Duplex in Stillman Valley 2 car garage, all brick/ new roof & full basement. $125,000.

Call 815-262-0565.

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet

Monthly Discount

815-626-8790*

STERLING ★ NEW TODAY ★ A room w/kitchenette. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500.

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

AMBOY 2BR w/appls, deck $480mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

DIXON ★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR upper, very spacious. Heat & water paid. $390/ mo. No pets. 815284-1263 2BR upper, w/d hookup, $450/mo.

609 W. 3rd. No pets, non smoking 815-288-6083.

★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR Upper in downtown Dixon.

Heat & garbage incl. $625/mo. + dep.

Pick up application at 210 W. 1st St. Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck.

Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided.

Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets.

Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151 Efficiency Upper, appl. W & D, water, sewer, garbage, incl. Off-road parking, no pets. $310 mo + dep. 815378-2151

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 27, 2014, Page B8 KMI No. 11-2436 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, -vsRICHARD BEE, LAURA J. BEE A/K/A LAURA J. GASKINS, Defendant(s).

12 CH 90 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 14, 2012, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on March 28, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 South 3rd Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-25214-003 The improvement on the property consists of a single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $120,930.93 The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext.

1534.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

FAX Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

815 626 5365

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO BRIAN JAMES, IRA 104404 Plaintiff,

-v.-

GUYCO INVESTMENTS, LLC, et al Defendant 13 CH 92 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 28, 2014, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN YOUNG'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK E OF PLATS, PAGE 54, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 210 HITT ST., Mount Morris, IL 61054 Property Index No. 08-27-261-009 The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $31,424.70.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-79108.

Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 2014

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER RO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO OF ILLINOIS, PLAINTIFF vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO BRIAN JAMES, IRA 104404

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

Plaintiff,

DUANE LLOYD A/K/A DUANE T LLOYD; TRACY LLOYD A/K/A TRACY A LLOYD A/K/A TRACY A LOMBARDI; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 108 107 WINDWARD LANE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

-v.-

GUYCO INVESTMENTS, LLC, et al Defendant 13 CH 92 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on March 28, 2014, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 210 HITT ST., Mount Morris, IL 61054 Property Index No. 08-27-261-009 The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $31,424.70.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-79108.

Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER RO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO OF ILLINOIS, PLAINTIFF vs.

PRISCILLA A. PATTERSON A/K/A PRISCILLA A. CHAPMAN; CLYDE A. PATTERSON; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 126 Address: 1013 Westview Drive Rochelle, Illinois 61068 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 December 20, 2013, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1013 Westview Drive, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 P.I.N.: 24-23-230-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,062.29 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7751.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7751

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 7751.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 7751

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1309768 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

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Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS Oregon Republican Reporter Mt.Morris Times Forreston Journal Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tri-County Press The Exchange

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC S/B/M CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.BRUCE W. MCKINNEY AKA BRUCE MCKINNEY, MARGUERITE MCKINNEY AKA MARGUERITE M. MCKINNEY, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 13 CH 112 NOTICE OF SALE

Commonly known as 1406 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-457-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $106,623.25.

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 lien or 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.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1013 Westview Drive, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 P.I.N.: 24-23-230-008 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,062.29

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHE DGARAGE The Judgment amount was $191,352.83.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 7, 2014, 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:

LOT 3 AND THE NORTHERLY 5 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 4 IN JOHN W. TILTON'S SECOND ADDITION TO WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 18, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

TAX NO. 24-12-152-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 107 WINDWARD LANE ROCHELLE, IL 61068

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

PRISCILLA A. PATTERSON A/K/A PRISCILLA A. CHAPMAN; CLYDE A. PATTERSON; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 126 Address: 1013 Westview Drive Rochelle, Illinois 61068 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 December 20, 2013, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Weekly Publication of the: Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press

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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F13060185. 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 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F13060185 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 13 CH 112 TJSC#: 34-237 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. 27, March 6, 13, 2014

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 27, 2014, Page B9 KMI No. 12-0575 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS RBS FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC., Plaintiff, -vsRANAE LEAMANCZYK, SCOTT L. LEAMANCZYK, OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

12 CH 167 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on March 28, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 10 AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 23, EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 8 FEET OF SAID LOTS IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 172 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 210 East Brayton Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26-352014 The improvement on the property consists of a single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $177,780.86.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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.

DIXON

HARMON

OREGON

STERLING

Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck.

Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided.

Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets.

Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151

1st Month Free!

2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

815-562-7368

1BR ground floor, garage stall, water, garbage, heat included. $395/mo. + sec.

Dep. No smoking, no pets.

815-222-7126.

STERLING

2BR, stove & refrig. furnished, $450 lease and dep. req.

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FRANKLIN GROVE FRANKLIN GROVE – 2 bedrooms Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income and includes water, sewer, and garbage collection.

There are laundry facilities at the property.

Upon your second month of occupancy, you will get a $100 Wal-mart gift card for free! HURRY! To receive an application, or for more information, please call 1-800686-5538. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

DUANE LLOYD A/K/A DUANE T LLOYD; TRACY LLOYD A/K/A TRACY A LLOYD A/K/A TRACY A LOMBARDI; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 108 107 WINDWARD LANE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 31 AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF WINDOVER PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 27, 1994, IN PLAT FILE "C" AT PAGE 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 24-12-152-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 107 WINDWARD LANE ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHE DGARAGE The Judgment amount was $191,352.83.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1309768 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

MT. MORRIS 1BR, Mt. Morris. $310/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS 415 S. Ogle Ave. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Accepting Application for 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments Stove, refrigerator water, sewer and trash furnished.

On Site Laundry Facilities Barrier Free Apts.

Rent is based on 30% of your adjusted gross income.

Qualifications and availability apply.

Interested parties may contact: Rosie Nilles @ 815-734-6106 or stop by to fill out an application.

OR Richards Management, Inc. TOLL FREE: 888576-6468 TTD: 800-526-0857

“This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer”

PLAINTIFF

PIN 03-36-205-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 E. First Street Leaf River, IL 61047 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 151701(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 1413-19032.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry.

641-777-7261 2BR Townhouse, 1831 N. 2nd Ave. 1½ BA, C/A, lots of storage. 1100 sq. ft. w/garage. $600 mo. + dep., util. refs. 815-652-4517

★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR Ranch duplex w/garage. Applcs., lawn care, snow removal & water incl. No pets. $685/ mo. + dep. Call 815-994-1325.

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VS

TAX NO. 14-09-477-008 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 412 EAST DIXON STREET POLO, IL 61064 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $69,970.48.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1307535 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

E. Verne Curry; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/25/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/28/14 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:

1 or 2BR apts. $420. Call 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty.

2-3 BR Much new- Nice!!

Why rent?

620 Grant Ave. $670/mo. Call 815878-7399.

HENRY GROBE A/K/A HENRY L. GROBE; JENNIFER A. GROBE A/K/A JENNIFER A. DONALDSON; CORNERSTONE CREDIT UNION; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 87 412 EAST DIXON STREET POLO, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 20, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

13 CH 00131 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

1 & 2 BR some utilities inc. dep & ref. required. 815718-5689.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.

Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

E. Verne Curry; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

1BR, $375/mo.

Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 Completely remodeled 2 BR, located 1 ½ mi. outside RF, on 3 acre lot w/ use of a 35 acre lake. $700/ mo. plus utilities.

No pets. Call 815-626-2145 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Vs.

ROCK FALLS

Vs.

13 CH 00131 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 10/25/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/28/14 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: LOTS 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE VILLAGE OF LEAF RIVER, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 2 AS DOCUMENT NO. 8250, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 03-36-205-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 E. First Street Leaf River, IL 61047 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-19032.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT Mt. Morris

Morrison2BR 1ba., lg. kitchen and master BR & lg. shed. $420/mo.

Call Kristine today for more details or for showings. 815772-8943

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

$990 Move-In 3 BR $550 + SD $1100 Move-In References Security Deposit & 1 yr. Lease Required Must apply on line at: Hauckhomes.com Or call Alyce@815-734-3478 For details

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon

OREGON ★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR Ranch home, 704 S. 6th. Stove, refrig. $650/mo. + dep. Call 815-4406814.

FOR RENT: 2BR home w/refrig., stove & full basement. $600/mo. + deposit. Easy to heat. Call 815-7428471

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AUCTIONS

615

LENNY BRYSON AUCTIONEER 815.946.4120 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

★ NEW TODAY ★

★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR home, 8th Ave. $450/ mo. $400/ dep. Call 309-2420259.

Brand new, never shot 9mm Beretta, w/ extra clip, $600.

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PEEP INC. Order Your Pasture-Raised Whole or Half Hog Today!

Individual cuts of Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Pork Chops & Brats Contact Julie at 815-677-0767

FURNITURE

Various sizes Annual discounts

Call: 732-2466

2 BR $495 Mo.+ SD

750

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Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

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FOOD PRODUCE

Fingerprints for conceal carry. Get clearance before you pay for classes and license. For appointments call 815-716-8478.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF: GREG W. STEWART, Deceased.

No. 13 P 15 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of GREG W. STEWART. Letters of Office were issued on the 9th day of April, 2013, to JODI STEWART, Administrator, and whose attorneys are Mertes & Mertes, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2014 JODI STEWART Personal Representative James W. Mertes MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorney for the estate 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: 815-626-1500 Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014 KMI No. 11-2436 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, -vsRICHARD BEE, LAURA J. BEE A/K/A LAURA J. GASKINS, Defendant(s).

12 CH 90 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 14, 2012, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on March 28, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 24 IN BLOCK 2 IN VASSAR ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 44, IN RECORDERS OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 South 3rd Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-25-214003 The improvement on the property consists of a single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $120,930.93 The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534.

Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2014

755

★ NEW TODAY ★ Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350.

Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000.

815-772-3762 Thomasville Basset bedroom set. Qu. sz. Frame. $300.

Wooden large wall entertainment center holds up to 50” TV $150, 779-2452179. Brown rocker recliner $200.

All Like New! 815441-6356

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

SugarDoodles: $600. Call 563212-7307

SNOWBLOWERS 782 John Deere 2 cyl 1 stage 5hp, 21” cut, power auger, new rubbers & wear bar electric start, $325 815-973-3223

WANT TO BUY 795 ★ NEW TODAY ★ Want to Buy: *silver & gold *silver coins *scrap gold *hunting guns 815-625-0966

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1995 Polaris special XLT 600. 1980 Artic Cat Jag 340 FS and Triton 2 place trailer. Like new! $2,450. Call 815-625-3214 DISH TV Retailer Starting $19.99/month (for 12 mos.)

Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where available.)

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CALL Now! 1-800-256-1057 Hardwood flooring, Red Oak, 250 sq.ft. 3/4”x 3 1/4”. $1,000. Call 815626-2507.

N-Scale Model Trains, engines, freight cars, track, passenger car set, misc. $750 obo 815-994-2101 New 8 ft. skid steer snow pusher box.

Univ. mount fits almost any style skid steer. $1,700. Call 815-716-0355 Patient Lift: 425 lb. Capacity overhead lift on track.

Includes 2 patient slings, 2 lengths of track, and two new battery packs. $1,800. 815-6251666 Real nice Lazy Boy recliner. $70.

Call 815-718-4385.

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HAY & STRAW

825

Corn stalks 27 lg. rounds; Wheat straw 15 bales; Oat straw + oats 28 lg. rounds; Lg. sq. wheat straw 39 bales; Small bales wheat straw; Sm. bales oat straw; Grass hay large rounds 110 bales.

815-440-4621

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

HELP WANTED EDUCATION

503

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

PELVIC/TRANSVA GINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and the present? If the mesh caused complications, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Charles H. Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; R.N. Wanted Exceptional Care & Training Center has a part-time opening for a caring, highly qualified R.N., 10p-6a Apply: 2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081

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EMPLOYMENT

505

"Partners In Excellence" OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy.

2012 & Newer equipment.

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AG VIEW FS is taking applications for Spring Part-Time help.

Must pass drug test and have CDL. Apply at 2290 Quarry Rd. Ashton, IL EOE 815-453-7331

EMPLOYMENT

505

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Call 800-645-3748 Drivers - CDL-A SOLO & TEAM DRIVERS NEEDED! Top Pay for Hazmat. OTR & Regional Runs. CDL Grads Welcome.

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Drivers$$ MORE MONEY & HOMETIME $$ Owner Operator and Co. Drivers OTR & Regional Available GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Class A CDL required. Call Kevin 877-325-4996 ext 211. Central Transportation Services, Inc. www.ctsco.com Grain/cattle farm seeking FT employee.

Knowledge of field operations, equipment maintenance, cattle.

Must have driver's license, references. Resume to PO Box 738, Forreston, 61030.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NIGHT MANAGER for domestic violence shelter.

Work with adult and child clients, clerical work, answering crisis hotline. Third shift, 10/20 hours/week.

Prefer high school graduate/GED; social service experience a plus.

Apply at YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling. EOE OWNER OPERATORS Average $3K /week!

Be out up to 14 days, enjoy GUARANTEED home time! Weekly settlements. Cardinal Greatwide pays loaded/unloaded.

Class-A CDL & 1yr driving experience.

Fleet Owners Welcome. Operate under your own authority or ours!

Call Carl 866-566-2133.

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EMPLOYMENT

505

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; POSITION OPENINGS Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle 40 hrs./wk., school year; Minimum of BA in Early Childhood Education, or closely related field.

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling 30hrs./wk., schoolyear; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Sterling Infant-Toddler Teacher: 40 hrs./week, full year.

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field Bus Monitor: Rochelle.

30 hrs. /wk. Minimum of high school diploma or GED and excellent driving record.

Family and Community Service Worker: Thomson/ Morrison/Sterling Service Area; 40 hrs./wk., school year. Minimum of AAS degree in social services, human services or closely related field. BA or BS degree preferred.

For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcochelps.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Professional Company Drivers with CDL's needed for 600 mile radius & long hauls. We pay fees for tarping, extra loads and extra stops.

Please call 815568-7225 or send resume to: FS&S, PO Box 147, Marengo, IL 60152-0147.

To apply in person: 2106 W. Railroad Street, Marengo IL

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; PT 2nd shift Custodians hiring up $8.50/hr. for Sterling area. If interested apply at www.pbsqca.com

EMPLOYMENT

505

REGIONAL CDL-A DRIVERS Great Career w/weekly hometime!

888362-8608. For paid training apply online at AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

REGIONAL TANKER DRIVERS WANTED: Up to $5,000 SignOn! Up to 55cpm + additional pay for pump-offs, safety bonuses!

1-year OTR w/in last 36-mos.

Call 877.8TANKER, www.oakleytransport.com

Tanker & Flatbed Company Drivers/ Independent Contractors!

Immediate Placement Available Best Opportunities in the Trucking Business CALL TODAY 800-277-0212 or www.driveforprime.com

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CHILD CARE

840

AUTOMOBILES

905

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1998 Grand Am, V6, 150K mi. $1500.

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr. Rebuilt PS, brakes. Good cond Must see. $1,500 815-288-6362

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SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

512

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

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

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815-626-6223.

2007 Buick Lucerne CX2-V8, 80K, full power, leather, XM radio, extended warranty $8900. Dixon 815-456-2155 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

909

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.8 liter, 82k mi, elect. sun roof, $9,500. Call 815631-8494

4X4S

912

4 wheel drive-4 door-Chevy Blazer, 2002. $5900/obo 815631-6678

A.T.V.S

936

205 Suzuki 500 CC's 4x4 w/ electric winch and snow blade, low miles. $3,450. 815716-0475

TRAILERS/RVS

945

Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

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SNOWMOBILES

955

1997 Ski Doo Mach Z 800, mint. cond. Looks & runs good. $900/obo.

815-535-3797.

AUTOS WANTED

960

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VEHICLES $150-$2000

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Sterling Pavilion is actively seeking an RN or LPN with previous supervisory experience for the full time position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING to join our interdisciplinary team.

Wanted- car, truck in need of body or mechanical repair or for parts. Call 815-625-8052

Candidates must be reliable, have Restorative knowledge, and be able to work independently and as a team.

Apply in person: Sterling Pavilion 105 E 23rd St Sterling, IL 61081 Or email resumes to Ahneke: athompson@sterlingrehab.com (No phone calls please)

We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

FAX Weekly Publication of the: Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times,

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