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Spring Ahead

Science Fair

Sam Lambrigtsen has become the first OHS girls basketball player to earn this award. B1

Set your clocks one hour ahead at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.

Students are encouraged to complete projects for the March 15 Science Fair. A9

Village board hears presentation on TIF district

By Vinde Wells Editor Mt. Morris village officials learned Feb. 25 that establishing a second tax increment financing (TIF) district in the village will take six to nine months and cost at least $22,500.

Greg Crowe from MSA Professional Services, Champaign, recommended creating a second TIF district rather than expanding the existing one that lies on the north side of Ill. 64.

He said no cost or time advantage could be gained by expanding the existing

district, which was formed approximately 10 years ago.

The TIF district came up Feb. 4 when the board discussed a proposal from grocery store owner Scott Sullivan, who is considering building a $3 million store on Ill. 64 in Mt. Morris on the same site where his current

store is located.

In his proposal, Sullivan requested the formation of a TIF district to include the store property.

A TIF district is a method of financing economic development projects by freezing the equalized assessed value (EAV) of the

affected area for 23 years.

Taxing bodies then draw taxes from that frozen EAV, not from any increase in the EAV over the time period of the TIF. Taxpayers in the TIF, however, pay taxes on the EAV with its increases. The amount of taxes from the

EAV increases (above the frozen level) go into a fund to be spent only on the TIF district.

Crowe told the board Feb. 25 TIF districts can be used for redevelopment of blighted or conservation areas.

He said that typically TIF Turn to A3

Two districts announce budget cuts

By Vinde Wells Editor

Ready for Voting Ogle County Election Official Linda Walter prints Republican Primary Ballots for early voters March 4 in the basement of the Ogle County Courthouse. Locally, the contested sheriff’s primary and state’s attorney primary are part of the Republican Primary. Photo by Chris Johnson

Two area school districts announced budget cuts last week, made in an effort to bring spending into line.

The Byron School Board reviewed modest budget cuts at its February meeting, while the Meridian School Board slashed jobs and programs district-wide.

Like most Illinois school districts, the two are facing increased hiring and rising benefits costs, including health insurance; loss of state aid, and a decline in the value of homes and small businesses, all of which causes a drop in the amount of tax money the district receives.

With the Meridian district facing $1.75 million in red ink at the end of the current school year, the board made almost $1 million in staff and program cuts Feb. 27.

Assistant Superintendent P.J. Caposey said the result impacts nearly

every department and job classification. “If we wouldn’t have made cuts we would have been financially insolvent in two years,� he said.

Besides eliminating 24.79 jobs and junior high sports and activities, the board may substantially increase student fees.

Jobs that went on the chopping block include six instructional aides, 7.79 teachers, an administrator, a secretary, four custodians, a technology employee, and three food service employees for a total savings of $680,000.

Besides junior high sports and activities, the board cut the ombudsman program and summer school, reduced the supply list for transportation, move to onetier busing, and shutdown the school buildings on summer weekends. That will save $268,000.

At a future board meeting, the board will discuss an annual registration fee

increase of $50 dollars per year per student.

This will increase kindergarten fees to $110, elementary and middle school fees to $115, and high school fees to $130 dollars.

In addition, activity fees at the high school will increase to $100 dollars for the first activity per year, $50 for the second activity per year, and no fees thereafter for additional participation in activities.

The net impact when combining staff and program reductions with the additional revenue from registration and activity fees will result in the district being $1,049,000 closer to a balanced budget.

The board also plans to seek a referendum to increase the tax rate in the Education Fund.

According to Caposey, the impact, however, is far beyond dollars and cents. “These reductions and fee increases will directly impact our students, community, faculty and staff. Cutting

more than $1,000,000 dollars from a district that already delivers the lowest operating expenditure per pupil in the region will have a significant impact on the overall services we can provide to our students and to our community,� he said.

In Byron, the cuts under consideration go far less deep.

The board hopes to resolve a $725,000-plus deficit in the district’s Education Fund, and to respond to continued declining enrollment. “While we recognize that staff reductions are never easy, the community cannot afford to sustain current staffing levels,� Board president Doug Floski said. “The board, our superintendent and our building principals are confident that these relatively minimal reductions can be carried out without any negative impact on programming, student achievement, or Turn to A2

Three candidates are running for sheriff’s post Ogle County voters have three candidates to choose from for sheriff in the March 18 Republican primary election.

Sheriff Michael Harn, Forreston, is being challenged by two other law enforcement officers in his bid for his party’s nomination for another term.

Also seeking the Republican Party nomination are Joe Drought and Brian

VanVickle, both of Rochelle.

All three are long-time residents of Ogle County, and all three are currently working as police officers.

The successful candidate will likely run unopposed for sheriff in the Nov. 4 general election as no Democrats have filed for the seat.

The duties of the sheriff in Ogle County are

By Vinde Wells Editor

got there and I am proud of each and every person who has helped us achieve so much in such a short period of time,� he said.

The department has faced operating on a budget rolled back to 2007 levels and Harn said he has cut spending even further, spending $1.3 million less than budgeted over the last three years. “When I became sheriff, the office needed to be Turn to B3

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By Vinde Wells Editor Brian VanVickle, 37, is currently the K-9 officer for the Rochelle Police Department. He has been an officer there since 2009.

VanVickle also has 13 years of management experience in the private sector where his responsibilities included budgeting, inventory controls, scheduling, personnel, and training.

He holds a degree in business and will complete a second degree in public administration with a minor in emergency management this spring.

As an employee with the City of Rochelle he was tasked with the bidding process for vehicle purchases as well as bidding contracts for vehicle maintenance.

The sheriff supervises 84 employees and oversees three budgets: the Sheriff’s Department, Corrections, and Buildings & Grounds. In 2014, budgeted expenditures for the three total close to $7 million.

Joe Drought

Brian VanVickle

Michael Harn Michael Harn, 52, has 29 years of service in the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, including the last three as sheriff.

Harn was elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Greg Beitel in the March primary election for the Republican Party nomination and running without opposition in the November general election.

Harn said his major accomplishments during his term have been more arrests and cutting costs.

The major issue Harn said he has faced as sheriff is improving department performance with a vastly reduced budget. “This has not been easy and not all employees have been happy with me, but we

numerous and varied.

Besides the law enforcement responsibilities that go with the job, the sheriff is in charge of the jail and, in Ogle County, manages the buildings and property owned by the county, including the judicial center, courthouse, sheriff’s office, jail, Pines Road Annex, all in Oregon, and Focus House, just outside of Rochelle.

In addition, as an elected member of the Rochelle High School Board he is involved with overseeing a budget of $14 million.

VanVickle said he believes his experience makes him well-equipped to manage the budgets and personnel as sheriff. “My experience is what sets me apart from the other candidates,� he said. “I am the only candidate with the Turn to B3

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Joe Drought, 50, is currently the Chief of Police at Rock Valley College, Rockford, a position he has held for 17 years.

He has been in law enforcement for the past 32 years, first in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, where he served for nine years.

Seven and a half of those years were on active duty, and a year and a half was in the Reserves.

Drought served in a variety of duty assignments, including patrolman, patrol supervisor, squad leader, investigator, intelligence section sergeant, and explosive detector dog handler. “I am the only candidate who has enforced laws on three continents, as I served

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as an MP here in the United States, as well as in South Korea and Germany,� he said.

After leaving the Army, Drought was hired by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department where he served for more than three years as a deputy, detective, and K-9 handler (drug detection) under the leadership of then Sheriff Mel Messer.

He left the Sheriff’s Turn to B3

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Fire Chief encourages updating safety batteries

By Rob Hough Mt. Morris Fire Chief This weekend we will turn our clocks forward one hour for daylight savings time.

The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District would like to remind everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors at the same time.

Having an operating smoke detector more than Oregon High School students have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming play “Once doubles a person’s chances Upon a Mattress�. Here, Naomi Nakajima as Lady Larkin, Derek Steinmetz as the Jester, of surviving a home fire. and Trevor Nelson as King Sextimus the Silent perform a scene. Photo supplied Smoke detectors and batteries are a small investment to insure your family will be alerted in the case of a fire.

Here are some tips for the care and maintenance of

OHS students to perform “Once Upon a Mattress�

Oregon High School students will perform “Once Upon a Mattress� on March 14-16 in the OHS Music Room. “Once Upon a Mattress� is a musical comedy based loosely on the “Princess and the Pea.�

Queen Aggravain rules the county and is trying to stop her son Prince Dauntless from getting married. At the same time, she has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry before her son.

Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, a feisty, independent, and freethinking princess, arrives at the castle, passes Queen Aggravian’s unfair test,

and wins the heart of Prince Dauntless.

The show features Emma Crandall as Queen Aggravain, Jacob Ebens as Prince Dauntless, and Ashley Denton as Princess Winnifred.

Other cast members include: Trevor Nelson (King Sextimus the Silent), Naomi Nakajima (Lady Larkin), Derek Steinmetz (jester), Noah Russell (minstrel), and Ben Baldwin (Friday and Saturday performances)/ Zach Hall (Sunday show) in the role of Sir Harry. “There are more than 60 students involved in this production,� said Cole Davidson, who is directing

his fifth show at OHS. Katie Sheridan is vocal director and Andy Eckardt is the pit orchestra director.

Performance times are 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15.

On Sunday, March 16, the show begins at 2 p.m.

Doors open one half hour prior to the performance, with general admission seating for all ticket holders.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased from a cast member the week of March 10 or at the door prior to performances.

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respond to periodic testing.

The batteries in these units cannot be replaced.

Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Test smoke alarms every month. Use the test button, or an approved smoke substitute, and clean the units, according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not use an open-flame device to test the alarm.

Special smoke alarms are made for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

These alarms use strobe lights.

Vibrating devices may also help in some cases.

If you have questions please call the firehouse at 815-734-4322.

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From 2002-13, the district’s enrollment dropped by 223 students. At a time when enrollment dropped 10 percent, hiring of fulltime certified staff increased 20 percent. Just since 2009, salaries have increased by $4 million.

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smoke detectors that should be followed: Install smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside all sleeping areas.

For added safety, install smoke alarms in every room where people sleep.

To increase safety, have a qualified electrician install hard-wired, interconnected smoke alarms so that when one sounds, they all sound.

Install a new battery in all smoke alarms at least twice a year. Install a new battery immediately if an alarm “chirps� to indicate a low battery.

Replace smoke alarms that use extended-life, lithium batteries when the alarm “chirps� or fails to

one teaching position at the middle school, three teaching positions at the high school (from a district-wide teacher roster of 140); one social worker position, four aide positions (from a total of 46 aids); nine assistant coach or advisor positions (from a roster of 107).

However, attrition will account for 3.5 teachers, one custodian and two aides; therefore, aside from the assistant coaches, just four people – two of them teachers – will lose their jobs.

The reductions are expected to be finalized at the board’s March meeting.

With the reductions, Byron will still employ 12 percent more certified staff members

than were employed in 2007, when enrollment was at its peak.

Byron will remain among the top five community unit school districts in the state in terms of per pupil spending.

Floski said the district’s other funds are solvent; however, moving monies from one fund to another is a “shell game� that will not truly address the deficit, nor the fact that Byron’s staff-tostudent ratio is unbalanced.

In announcing the cuts, the board explained that employee contracts require reductions to be based on seniority only. In no case, the board said, are the March reductions due to unsatisfactory performance.

Mt. Morris Police Report Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White reported the following activity on March 3.

Feb. 1 Richard L. Bishop, 18, Byron, was arrested for illegal consumption by a minor.

Bishop was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Jacqueline K. Hollaway, 51, Mt. Morris, was arrested for trespass to real property.

Hollaway was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Tia M. Thompson, 20, Oregon, was arrested for

Feb. 8 illegal consumption by Tempest B. Jones, 19, a minor. Thompson was transported to the Ogle Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County Jail.

County warrant. Jones was transported to the Ogle Feb. 3 Rose A. King, 59, Mt. County Jail.

Feb. 11 Morris, was arrested for Angelica Stachurski, no theft, $500 and under. King was transported to the Ogle age given, Mt. Morris, was issued two city ordinance County Jail. violations for dog(s) at large.

Feb. 5 Feb. 15 James A. Gross, 52, Mt. Daniel J. Hart, 20, Morris, was arrested for driving under the influence Sterling, was arrested on an of alcohol. Gross was outstanding Ogle County transported to the Ogle warrant. Hart was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

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Annual Farm Toy Show brings a crowd to Polo

By Vinde Wells Editor

people turned out for the annual event sponsored by the Polo Lions Club.

“I was real pleased with the number of people who came, especially with the threat of snow,” said Irene Short, one of the organizers of the show.

Cars filled the parking lot and lined the streets in front of the school as visitors of all ages streamed inside.

Codey Dunbar, 8, Polo,

came to the show for the first time with his father Corey and younger brother Wyatt.

Farm animals, farm Codey was checking out a potholders, and of course, display of toy trucks but said farm toys, along with antique he wasn’t quite sure what to dolls, cars, homemade pies, expect. and even rope-making were “We came mainly for the all part of the annual Farm tractors,” his father explained Toy Show March 1 at Polo with a grin.

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Further down the aisle, Despite an impending Bob Lott, Mt. Carroll, and snowstorm, nearly 400 Debbie Allman, Lanark, tried their hand at old-fashioned rope-making with the help of Tim Hinrichs, Polo.

The two said they enjoy shows like this one.

“It’s interesting to see all the old stuff,” Lott said.

Allman agreed. “We go to a lot of these shows,” she said.

A couple of rows over, Stan Boelkens, Milledgeville, was eyeing the miniature tractors and farm equipment on Dave Copple’s table.

“I’m looking for a couple of Three generations manned a booth at the Polo Farm small ones like the real ones Toy Show March 1. Corey Dykstra, Morrison, center, is I have at home,” Boelkens flanked by his son Jay and his father Jim. Corey built the explained. scale model farmstead pictured. Photo by Vinde Wells Copple, Hanna City, said

he spends the winter taking his wares to area shows.

“I do 12 shows from November through March,” he said. “Then I have to be ready to get out into the cornfield.”

Copple will also attend the Forreston FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show Saturday at Forreston High School.

One of the displays drawing considerable attention was Corey Dykstra’s sale model farmstead from years gone by, with details complete right down to the outside cellar doors on the farmhouse.

Dykstra, Morrison, said he built the model using details he remembered from his childhood.

“I used to play with stuff like this when I was a kid, and I never outgrew it,” he said with a chuckle.

The Forreston FFA Alumni will hold its 26th annual Toy Show &Craft Fair on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forreston Codey Dunbar, Polo, and his father Corey look over a display of toy trucks at the Farm Toy Show March 1.

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TIF funds can be spent on infrastructure in district From A1 district funds can be spent on infrastructure within the district, such as sidewalks, streets, water and sewer, public parking lots, and in some cases, demolition and site preparation.

Crowe said his firm can work with village officials

to determine the boundaries of the TIF, if the proposed area fits TIF guidelines, what kind of redevelopment is anticipated, develop a budget, and develop an ordinance.

He said he will also determine if a housing impact study would be required. The study would increase the cost to $30,000.

Besides a new TIF district, Sullivan’s proposal to the village board asked for an abatement of village property taxes for the duration of the TIF, a sales tax rebate of increases over current sales tax amount for the duration of the TIF, and free water and sewer for an unspecified length of time.

The village board agreed Feb. 4 to offer Sullivan incentives including a 100 percent abatement of the village’s portion of real estate taxes on his property for 13 years.

Sullivan paid $1,239 to the village in property taxes in 2013 for the three parcels. His total tax bill on the property

came to $8,266.

The board also agreed to rebate sales tax for 10 years for the amount over what they currently receive from the grocery store.

Currently, the village gets approximately $40,500 in sales tax per year from the store. They would continue to receive that, but would

rebate anything more than that amount back to Sullivan at the end of the fiscal year.

The board also agreed to waive all sewer and water fees on the new facility for four years.

No further action has been taken by the board on either Sullivan’s proposal or its counter offer.

Mt. Morris Library 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.

out for bid leading up to the anticipated tea on the 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. Some items of local historical interest may be previewed.

Stop by the library to see these items. A complete list of items for auction will be posted before the Tea.

or learn for the first time, the story behind the revolutionary Lustron home, built of porcelain enameled steel panels inside and out.

In Mt. Morris, there are 16 such homes, more than any town in the area. One was originally built as a model home.

JoAnn Boddinger will be our guide to learning more about this “home of the future.”

She will share with us a documentary about the homes, and talk about the research she has done. Join us at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23.

library.

She will be displaying her miniature collection. Come and see it for yourself.

We enjoyed having Jan Harvey’s beautiful paintings in our display cases. Her work is always worth viewing.

Tax forms We have a very limited number of federal tax forms available.

The state forms are available, but only in limited numbers.

We have the 1040 with instructions and the ICR with instructions. That is all.

Everyone is being encouraged to do taxes electronically.

Everything that we have received is out on the counter for easy access.

If items are not on the counter, then we don’t have them. Most of the forms are available online.

Lustron Homes “Lustron, the home Alphabet Adventures America’s been waiting for” Our preschool story time is or so said the advertisements of back on track with story time the 1940s.

Silent Auction on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

Sixty-plus years later, revisit We had placed auction items Join us as we work our way through the alphabet.

There is actually more playing, singing, wiggling, dancing than work involved.

It is always a good time for e-Book Access our little ones. We always have The library is participating room for more. in the eRead Illinois Program which allows more access to New Display e-books across the state.

For the month of March, we Any number of devices can welcome Beth Kalbfus to the be used to download the books.

You can find more about it on shelves. There is sure to be our website. something to enjoy.

Books on Display We are showcasing two sets of materials 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 our 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 to all of you from people who care about our library.

Be sure to browse these

Thank You I know that everyone is getting tired of the weather, but we still have a lot to be thankful for.

Here at the library, we are thankful for people who bring their DVDs and CDs to the desk instead of leaving them in the drop box.

We are thankful for Joel Cheatwood clearing some of the ice and snow from our Front Street entrance.

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Numerous dollhouse miniatures created by Beth Kalbfus are currently on display at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

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100th birthday open house held for Henderson

Everette “Buckshot�

Henderson, Pinecrest Manor resident, celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23 with an open house at the Grove Community Center with nearly 200 in attendance.

Pinecrest Manor residents celebrated at a party with Buckshot earlier on Feb. 19.

A long time Mt. Morris native, Buckshot attended Mt. Morris College and played golf at Sunset Golf Club until he was 91 where he had two holes in one

on the same hole, and they were 50 years apart.

He also had another hole in one at Sunset which, for a short time, was the longest hole in one in the country at over 325 yards.

He loved hunting, fishing, and traveling the Americas, Scandinavia, and Europe with his wife and friends.

He and his late wife Lovita were married for 66 years and had two sons, Gary and Don (and 5 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids).

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Huber receives Legion of Merit Retired Brig. Gen. Steven P. Huber, Byron, received the Legion of Merit award Feb. 23 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield.

The Legion of Merit award is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements and is given to very few service members.

Huber enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 1979 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1981.

In 2004, he deployed to Everette “Buckshot� Henderson holds his birthday cake.

Iraq as the deputy chief of staff for Multi-National Division – Central, South.

In 2008, he led the 33rd Infantry Brigade Healthcare.

Kathleen Lorenzen, Suzanne Combat Team from Urbana He soon transitioned Ravlin, Patricia Nordman, to Afghanistan as the commander of Combined into an executive role with and Jeff McLindsay.

Golden Living Centers and traveled extensively managing multiple campuses in five states.

His experience, background, and enthusiasm make him a valued addition to the board of directors.

In addition to Sikorski, Zank joins board members: Jerry Daws, Kevin Glendenning, Angie Good,

Ryan Zank appointed to Serenity board Karen Sikorski, Board President, and Lynn Knodle, Executive Director, announce the appointment of Ryan Zank to the Serenity Hospice and Home Board of Directors.

Zank is the Administrator at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Dixon.

After graduating cum laude from Western Michigan University, he focused his career efforts in geriatric healthcare with Grace

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Marriage Licenses

Ogle County Clerk Hannah L. Peterson, both of Rochelle.

Rebecca Huntley issued the Monroe Center. following marriage licenses: Feb. 27 Feb. 26 Ezequias Sanchez and Feb. 21 Timothy R. Ramsey and Katie R. Rimstidt, both of Trenton A. Magnuson and Ashley N. Brock, both of Rochelle.

College News Nicole Merboth Nicole Merboth, Forreston, received a degree in December from Benedictine University, Lisle.

She earned a master of education in reading and literacy.

Thank You! Thank you to all who sent cards, gifts, & came to our 50th Anniversary Open House.

Special thanks to our children for making the arrangements for such a special day.

Jim & JoAnn Stralow

Benedictine University is an independent Roman Catholic institution. Branch campuses are located in Springfield and Mesa, Ariz.

Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate and four doctoral programs.

Benedictine University is ranked No. 1 among the country’s fastest-growing campuses between 20012011 in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of private nonprofit research institutions, and Forbes magazine named Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges� for the third consecutive year in 2013.

Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain’s Chicago Business as the fifth

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Rockford University Several local students were named to distinguished scholars for the fall semester at Rockford University, Rockford.

Earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) with no grades below C were: Samantha Bender, German Valley; Mariah Dhaese and Samantha Whitmer, both of Oregon; Jake Groom, Leaf River; Jennifer Harrolle, Davis Junction; and Rachel Perez, Forreston; Named to the dean’s list for earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below C were Clayton Duffy, Kaitlyn Fowler, and Sarah Nicholson, all of Stillman Valley; and Devin Standard, Monroe Center.

Marvin and Mary Lee Kaney

Ogle County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13 at Eddie’s CafÊ, 903 S. Seventh St., (Ill. 251), Rochelle.

Kaneys to mark 60 years March 7

Marvin and Mary Lee Kaney are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Marvin and the former Mary Lee Schreiber were wed on March 7, 1954 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Forreston.

The couple’s children are Luann (Dave) Duitsman, Marilyn (George) Reisner, and Laurie (Kevin) Neir.

They have eight grandchildren: Steve (Aleah) Duitsman, Sarah (Mike) Kohn, Amy Duitsman, Austin, Adam and Alex Reisner, and Zachary and Ethan Neir.

Join in for last-minute campaign information and plans for the summer and fall.

Anyone interested in local Democratic politics are encouraged to come at 6

p.m. to order dinner and stay for the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Secretary, Jim Bryant at 815881-1005 or DemJimBryant@ earthlink.net.

Hospice Meetings First Steps and Beyond... for Survivors, a meeting of fellowship and sharing for those who have survived the death of a family member, will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St. Byron.

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For reservations or more information, call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-2499 by 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 13.

C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Friends etc.) will meet Friday, March 14 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Serenity Home.

This group is open to all adult bereaved persons in the community.

Anyone planning to attend is asked to call the Serenity Hospice and Home office by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. If no one calls, the group will not meet.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., DISCIPLES UNITED Baileyville, 815-232-6222 METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Alan Cassel Hitt and Maple Streets, www.

Mt. Morris baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Dwight Stewart, Pastor all ages Sunday, March 9—9:30 a.m.

10:40 a.m. Morning Worship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Coffee 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Hour; 10:45 a.m. Sunday Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek School Bible Study Monday, March 10—5:30 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m.

BAILEYVILLE Chancel Choir REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. EAST JORDAN UNITED Baileyville, 815-235-1201 METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Bruce Otto 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-626-0104 10 a.m. Morning Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship Thursday, March 13—5 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship p.m. Soup Supper Dave Jungnickel, Pastor BETHEL UNITED EAST OREGON CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 217 S. Hickory St., 107 N. Daysville Rd. Shannon East Edge of Oregon Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Off Ill. 64 Contemporary Worship 815-732-2960 or 11:15 a.m.

815-732-6569 Pastor Guthrie BROOKVILLE and Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

ELKHORN UNITED Church 10:30 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday EBENEZER REFORMED School 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH Worship 10:30 a.m.

2997 N. German Church Rd. 17725 W. Chamber St. Two miles east of Oregon on in Brookville Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Pastor Brion Brooks Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Church Office Corner of Wilson Mill & Phone: 815-732-6313 Brick Church Roads Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian CHANA UNITED Education METHODIST CHURCH David Bordy 606 Main St., Chana 61015 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-7683 10 a.m. Sunday Worship chanaumc@gmail.com Roots Youth Ministry— Pastor Javier Martinez Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Adult & Children’s Kids Clubs & Men’s & Education 9 a.m.

Bible Study— Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Women’s Holy Communion Celebrated Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 the First Sunday of Each Month p.m.

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

Thursday, March 6—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, March 8—9 a.m.

Sisters in Christ & LWML Meeting; Family Night at S. Sheaffers Sunday, March 9—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m.

Education Hour;11:20 a.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, March 11—9 a.m. Circuit Pastors at COS Wednesday, March 12— 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Lenten Services Thursday, March 13—10 a.m. Bible Class

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EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 6—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, March 9—9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Church Council, Sunday School Monday, March 10—9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m.

Confirmation Wednesday, March 12—6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m.

Lenten Service; 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, March 13—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 Rev. Jerry Clark “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister 815-732-7411 Worship Service—10 a.m.

If you haven’t found a church home, we invite you to First Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another just as Christ accepted us. Come as you are.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Dave Bateman 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, March 6—6:30 p.m. Trustees Committee Sunday, March 9—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 10—8 a.m.

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

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EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris 815-734-4942 Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna FLORENCE UNITED Associate Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Lance Mennen 2649 W. Florence Rd., Thursday, March 6—1:30 Freeport p.m. Women’s Bible Study Kathleen Brinkmeier, Saturday, March 8—7 a.m.

Pastor Men’s Accountability Group Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 9—8:30 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON GROVE Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; CHURCH Evening Small Groups CHURCH OF THE 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Monday, March 10— OPEN BIBLE Forreston Evening Small Groups 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Presbyterian Church in Tuesday, March 11—9 a.m.

Monte J. Cox, Pastor America Ladies Prayer Circle; 5:30 p.m.

815-946-2848 815-938-3605 Tutoring Club Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Wednesday, March 12—6 (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.)

9:30 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer We include children in our 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Meeting Sunday Worship experience Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Log onto our website “Kids are People, too” Pioneer Club at http://www.efcmm.

Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult org to check out our latest after Praise & Worship.

Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir opportunities and updates Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional FORRESTON REFORMED FAITH DISCOVERY Passion for God CHURCH CHURCH Compassion for People 501 Third Ave. 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Visit Our Website: Tim Fry, Pastor 815-946-3588 PoloOpenBible.org 9:30 a.m. Worship Jeremy Heller, Pastor 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday School CROSSROADS 10 a.m. Worship Service COMMUNITY CHURCH, FREEDOM LUTHERAN Nursery Available WHITE PINES CAMPUS WORSHIPPING We are an independent non205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo COMMUNITY, ELCA denominational Christian Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Pastor Jeff Schlesinger church.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-222-7270 Visitors are always welcome.

815-837-5255 Sunday School 9 a.m. & whitepines@crossroadscn.com Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL Campus Pastor Lutheran Outdoor Ministries LUTHERAN CHURCH Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Dining Hall 402 Second Ave., Forreston Youth Pastor 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Church 815-938-3203 Jose Garcia ext. 303 (a mile south of Oregon) Pastor Scott Ralston We offer contemporary Welcome Center “ A Church with a worship and relevant Bible 111 S. Fourth St, Oregon Heart — In the Heart of teaching through Forreston” engaging messages, and GRACE VALLEY 9 a.m. Worship

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

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets David Decker, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m.

Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m.

3 years old through Grade 5.

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

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

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

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

March’s Bible Book of the Month is Psalm 1-75.

Sunday, March 9—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Thursday Prayer Group 3 p.m.

Adult Confirmation 4 p.m.

Sunday Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 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

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

Activities during the Week: Thursday, March 6—7 p.m.

Habitat; 7:30 p.m. Choir Saturday, March 8—8 a.m.

UMM at Charley’s Restaurant Sunday, March 9—9 a.m.

Worship Monday, March 10—10 a.m. Bible Studies; 7 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Fields Project METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH Tuesday, March 11—10:30 Pastor David Poust 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo a.m.-6 p.m. Ogle County Coop 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 815-946-2535 Screening; 6:30 p.m. Support Sunday, March 9—9:30 a.m. Group, Den Meeting; 7 p.m.

Rev. Father Louis Tosto Breakfast; 10:30 a.m. Worship Missions, Finance Sunday Masses Service & Children’s Church; 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 12— 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service Saturday Confession 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night 4:30 p.m.

Alive LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Saturday Night Mass Thursday, March 13—7:30 METHODIST CHURCH 5:30 p.m. p.m. Choir 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Weekday Masses Oregon Tuesday through Friday PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Pastor Javier Martinez 8 a.m.

CHURCH Handicapped Accessible Religious Education 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Worship Service 9 a.m.

Youth Program Gregg Downs, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.

1st & 2nd Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Age Three through 6-7:15 p.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sixth Grade.

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE Adoration & Benediction BRETHREN MT. MORRIS CHURCH Congress Ave. & Webster St. 1st Friday & Saturday OF THE BRETHREN Immediately after Mass (The church is handicapped Pastor Ginny Haney accessible) 409 W. Brayton Road ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Pastor Leslie Lake P.O. Box 2055 CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Mt. Morris, IL 61054 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Phone: 815-734-4573 815-732-2367 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Office hours Monday Sunday Activities: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Worship Services PRAIRIE DELL Thursday, March 6—11:30 8:30 & 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN a.m. Pantry Board Meeting; Coffee & Fellowship CHURCH 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open 9:30 a.m.

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Friday, March 7—9-10:30 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Shannon a.m. Women’s Fellowship Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Sunday, March 9—8:15 10 a.m.

815-864-2448 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 Other Activities Include: Sunday School 9 a.m. a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

Men’s & Women’s Groups, Worship 10 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

Confirmation Class, High 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School for All Ages School Youth Group, Grieving Sunday, March 9—First Monday, March 10—2-4:30 Sunday of Lent Ministry, Outreach Ministry p.m. Food Pantry Open Wednesday, March 12—6 with Rockford Rescue Mission Tuesday, March 11—9 a.m. & HOPE Pregnancy Center, p.m. Lenten Bible Study at Bible Study; Quilting Adult Choir Wednesday, March 12— United Presbyterian Church, For More Information Call Freeport, Light Supper 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal the Church Office

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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 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, March 8—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, March 9—9 a.m.

Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

Worship Tuesday, March 11—911:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16—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. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School-9 a.m.

(2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Bride’s follows OREGON traditional Anglican-Episcopal CHURCH OF GOD church practices; is biblically 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. based and both family and Pastor Michael Hoffman individual oriented.

815-732-6847 Visitors are welcomed.

You and your family are invited to join us in worship on ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Sunday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman West Grove Road at will give the morning message, Columbine Rd. “Spiritual Gifts Simplified.”

Pastor Steve Erickson Greeting you will be Felipe Saturday, March 8—8:30 & Jenny Rodriguez and Joyce a.m.

Congregational Noon.

Event at During morning worship an Resourcing exceptionally fine Children’s Kishwaukee College, Malta; 2 Church is offered for children p.m. WELCA Meeting

Wednesday, March 12—7 p.m. Lenten Services ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Masses—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 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, March 7—8:30 a.m.

Coffee Saturday, March 8—8 a.m.

Breakfast Club (meet at Mt. Morris Family Restaurant); 5:20 p.m. Hymn Sing; 5:30 p.m. Worship Followed by Second Saturday Soup Supper Sunday, March 9—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; Fellowship Time Following Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship; 3 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Concert Monday, March 10—2 p.m. Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Wednesday, March 12— 6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 7 p.m.

Lenten Worship Service WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Music ensembles from Iowa to perform at OHS

Live music at VFW First Friday is on March 7 at the Oregon VFW starting at 7 p.m. The evening will feature live musical entertainment.

Each musician (or band) will take 15 minutes at center stage and that format will continue until each group has been featured.

Musicians from across Northern Illinois, and often neighboring states appear on a regular basis.

The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied.

Audience members are invited to bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music.

First Fridays is a part of Northern Illinois’ Friday

Two musical ensembles, the Mixed Chorus and Concert Band, from West Union, Iowa, will perform a concert at the Oregon High School on Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m.

The members of the two musical groups along with their directors and chaperones

The spring fundraiser for Rock River Center will be held on Saturday, March 29 beginning at 5 p.m. at Oak Lane, 3261 S. Daysville Road, Oregon.

What’s Cookin’ keeps growing and growing.

Twenty-two teams will be Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day including Ray cooking and serving samples Rose, one of First Fridays favorite troubadours with of appetizers, entres, side vocal and guitar skills that transition seamlessly from dishes, or desserts. country to folk to acoustic rock and roll.

Both floors of Oak Lane night music scene along an extensive menu of will be filled with food with 2nd Fridays in Lanark, quality food and beverage. because all the teams are 3rd Fridays in Franklin Admission is by free will vying for trophies that will Grove, 4th Fridays in Polo, donation. be awarded at the end of the and special Fifth Friday The Oregon VFW Club evening. (when they occur) shows in is located at 1310 West Since everyone attending Franklin Grove.

Washington Street on Ill. 64 What’s Cookin’ will get a The VFW features at the west edge of Oregon. ballot when they enter and during the evening can vote for the best entry in each category and the Best of Show, it will be important to sample food from every team to decide how to mark the ballot.

A cash bar and a guest the instructor. diet and exercise to better care deejay, courtesy of Oak Participants will learn how for their health.

Lane, will make a great night to shop for heart healthy foods The fee for the 2-session and stock a healthy pantry, program is $15 per person. strategies to include more Pre-registration is preferred fruits and vegetables in daily by Monday, March 10. meals, how to select and use For more information or to healthy oils and fats,ways register, go to web.extension.

The Eagle’s Nest Art to include fish, soy foods, illinois.edu/bdo or call the Group (ENAG) will host a legumes, nuts and seeds in Ogle County Extension office gourd art demonstration on meals, and much more. at 815-732.2191.

Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m.

At each session, participants Anyone needing a at Conover Square. will receive recipes, watch reasonable accommodation The art studio is located cooking demonstrations, taste to participate in this program, on the second floor of the foods to meet their dietary should call the Ogle County Conover Square Mall, 201 N. needs, and learn about proper Extension office.

Third St., Oregon.

area and graduated from Wartburg College.

He received his master’s degree in music from the University of Iowa.

The public is cordially invited to hear this concert of fine music. No admission will be charged for the concert.

even better.

Along with samples, drinks, and music, Rock River Center will have a huge silent auction, a King of Clubs, Queen of Diamonds, and a No Joker prize board and a Grand Prize drawn from all the chances purchased for the three prize boards.

Each chance purchased for one of the prize boards, win or draw, will all go in the hopper for a chance at the Grand Prize from What’s Cookin which will be drawn when the teams receive their awards.

Prizes for the boards include $300 pieces of jewelry, including a diamond pendant from Busch Jewelers for the Queen of Diamonds board, golf packages for the King of Clubs prize board, and $100 grocery gift cards from Kaufman’s Super Valu and cash prizes for the No Joker board.

The prize boards and the

silent auction also have $100-plus packages and parties from Alfano’s, Haileys Winery, Fifth Alarm, Harmony Hills Bed & Breakfast, Leombrunis, Joanne’s Total Image Salon & Spa, Rock River Outfitters, Prairie View Golf Club, Silver Ridge Golf Club, and silver, turquoise and Swarovski crystal jewelry pieces.

A signed Ravens football plus 30 and counting gift baskets and certificates will fill the additional space in the silent auction area.

Tickets are $20 per person and are available at Byron Bank, Community Bank of Oregon, First National Bank and Trust in Oregon, Merlin’s, Ogle County Farm Bureau, RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Stillman Bank, and at Rock River Center in person or by phone using a credit card at 815-732-3252.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

Gourd art demonstration

Former art teacher Carrie Lay will present this program which will include a discussion of not the fascinating legends and only painting, but also the myths surrounding these ancient insects.

Enjoy photos of Illinois dragonflies and damselflies and learn a few of the The Discovery Center common species that live in staff from Rockford will our area. be bringing their traveling The program is free and Liquid Nitrogen Show to the open to the public. Children Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 are welcome in the company North River Road, Byron, on of an adult.

Saturday, March 8 starting at Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

For more information email sonia.vogl@gmail. com or call 815-732-7332.

The deadline to enroll for health insurance through federal or state health exchanges is fast approaching.

Under the Affordable Care Fox / Heritage Act (ACA), Monday, March Travel Service, Inc. 31 is the last day for open Complete travel service since 1968 enrollment for marketplace insurance plans for 2014.

306 West Green St., Forreston, IL University of Illinois 232-7159 Extension wants to help residents of Illinois better understand the ACA and how it affects them.

The Affordable Care Act in Illinois is a website developed by Extension

Dragonfly discussion planned Been daydreaming about lazy summer days at the lake watching beautiful dragonflies and damselflies dart about?

Ever wondered what these ethereal creatures do?

Ever heard old wives tales about what they do to bad children?

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will host Dragons and Damsels! on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Kickapoo Nature

are on tour to the East Coast and are stopping in Oregon for a guest performance.

Immediately following the concert, the group will board their buses to continue their trip to Gettysburg.

The chorus is under the direction of Douglas Poppen who grew up in the Forreston

What’s Cooking on March 29

Meals for a Healthy Heart classes available University of Illinois Extension Ogle County is offering “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” classes on Thursday, March 13 and Thursday, March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension office located at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

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preparation of the gourds and her use of woodburning as she creates her works of art.

Several of Lay’s art pieces will be on display.

This presentation is free. The public is invited.

One week later, she will be leading a Gourd Art Workshop on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Conover studio for all those who are interested in having a “hands on”

experience. Since space is limited, advanced sign up is required.

People can sign up at the March 8 program or can call the number below.

The gourds will be furnished to each member of the workshop. The cost of the workshop is $15.

For more information about the program on March 8 or the workshop on March 15, call Lay at 815-677-1196.

Discovery night set in Byron 3 p.m.

It might still be cold outside, but it will be colder still on stage as participants watch matter freeze and change phases under the influence of the frigid world of liquid gas.

This program will be free of charge to all ages.

For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District’s Jarrett Prairie Center at 815-2348535.

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A variety of features on the website provide this information.

One short video is “Health Reform Hits Main Street.”

Narrated by Cokie Roberts, the video offers a fast-paced overview of the problems that precipitated the ACA and its proposed solutions, all the while acknowledging the

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Letters Voters should pick Drought

Dear Editor, Being long time residents of rural Oregon we are naturally very interested in the health of our government, especially that of Ogle County.

For quite some time we thought we had one of the best sheriff’s offices around but now it’s in need of repair.

It is our belief that we are in dire need of a change.

For the first time in a long time there is a three-way race for sheriff.

Someone with a great amount of experience in police work, budgets and administration will be needed to bring integrity and much needed transparency to that office.

With the experience Joe Drought has gathered during his 30 years in the field of law enforcement we feel he is the best choice and should be given a chance to guide the department.

The March 18 primary will decide that office’s fate. Please vote and vote intelligently.

Vote Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff.

Jerry and Judy Young Oregon

Judge supports Eric Morrow

Dear Editor, As the former Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit and Presiding Judge of Ogle County, both men running for State’s Attorney practiced before me.

Only one candidate has the depth of legal experience, has been deeply rooted in our community prior to this campaign, lived in our county his entire professional career, and has a documented voting record as a lifelong Republican…that man is Eric Morrow.

Michael Mallon Rochelle Former Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit and Presiding Judge of Ogle County

Retired judge supports Morrow

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compared to the four year term of his predecessor.

When Michael was first elected as the Ogle County Sheriff, he developed a partnership with the county board with a goal to foster a better relationship and ultimately control spending and keep costs in line.

This accomplishment is unknown to past sheriff’s administrations.

Unfortunately, there are some candidates that do not possess the ability to display leadership, present new ideas, and offer solutions.

Their only ability is to launch a smear campaign against the incumbent.

We see these tactics on a national level, but it is sad to see these types of antics enter into our local elections.

So join me and support Michael Harn and re-elect him as Ogle County Sheriff.

Michael stands for leadership and has a proven track record.

Dennis Williams Byron Former Ogle County Board Member

Voters have a choice in March

Dear Editor, The citizens of Ogle County have a choice.

On March 18 voters will be choosing one of three candidates to be our sheriff for the next four years.

In my opinion there is only one that has the administrative, budget management, and police education along with over 30 years of police work.

I know he and his wife lived in Mt. Morris after serving approximately 9 years as a military policeman.

During this time he worked for the Ogle County Sheriff as a patrol deputy, K-9 handler, and detective.

He then went on to better himself at the Rock Valley College Police Department.

He has been chief of police there for the past 18 years.

He is a certified instructor in many fields of police work.

At present he has been very busy training school faculty in Ogle County and surrounding counties in a program called Active Shooter.

This pertains to responding to a person who is at a school with the intent of doing bodily harm.

He has education on terrorism and a firearms instructor.

There are many more fields too long to mention.

Check out his Facebook and website for much, much more information.

Vote for experience, fairness, and transparency.

Vote Joe Drought for sheriff on March 18.

Tanya Bowers Oregon

Dear Editor, I have known Eric [Morrow] for more than 10 years, not only as a lawyer in my courtroom, but also as an involved citizen and dedicated family man.

I wholeheartedly support his candidacy for Ogle County State’s Attorney.

He has the legal background and the strong but compassionate sense of right and wrong that it takes to make an excellent State’s Attorney.

When elected, he will be a highly effective voice for justice for all citizens of Ogle County.

Stephen Pemberton Oregon Former Chief Judge of Dear Editor, the 15th Judicial Circuit On March 18 we will and Presiding Judge of Ogle be selecting our next Ogle County County State’s Attorney and I urge you to retain Mike Rock in that position.

I have been extremely happy with the continued Dear Editor, effectiveness of this office During my tenure as Ogle after the Ogle County Board County State’s Attorney both unanimously appointed Mike candidates worked for me.

I ask you to vote for Eric to be state’s attorney.

By retaining Mike we can Morrow, because he has the right demeanor for, and ensure that the office will proven dedication to Ogle continue to operate in the professional manner that law County.

Doug Floski enforcement agencies need Byron to effectively serve their Former Ogle County communities.

Mike knows the job after State’s Attorney (1992-2003) working in every area of the state’s attorney’s office from traffic cases to felony cases.

A vote for Mike Rock will ensure that the experienced Dear Editor, I urge Ogle County voters team of prosecutors and personnel will to support Michael Harn support and re-elect him as our Ogle continue to serve Ogle County in an effective manner.

County Sheriff.

Todd Murray Michael has almost 30 Byron Police Chief years’ experience in law enforcement and in the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department.

Michael has reduced the sheriff’s department budget Dear Editor, by $784,836.00 over the As a past county board past four years of his term

Police Chief supports Rock

Floski will vote for Morrow

Re-elect Sheriff Michael Harn

Support Rock on March 18

member and as the past chairman of the State’s Attorney Committee for Ogle County, I take this opportunity to urge the voters of this fine county to support Mike Rock for state’s attorney.

I have had the opportunity to watch his man work in the courtroom.

He is hard working and even intimidating. When he sets his Irish jaw, he means it!

That’s what I want working for me against the bad guys who have broken our laws.

Enough already. I want our reputation to be tough and uncompromising. If you do the crime, then plan to do the time.

Mike Rock is a fine husband and father.

He has purchased a home in Byron and plans to spend many years with us, representing us, and protecting us.

His children attend our schools and participate in our sports programs.

His integrity is of the highest standards.

If we will re-elect Mike he can move forward with goals and strategies to improve our Ogle County reputation as a great place to live and raise our families.

When an individual spends his spare time (and Mike has little of it!) playing and teaching hockey with youngsters as well as adults, that tells me he is brave and tough and yet very caring and patient.

These are the qualities I want to see in our Ogle County State’s Attorney.

Mike qualifies!

Mike Rock receives my vote on March 18 for Ogle County State’s Attorney.

For a Rock-Solid future, please join me in supporting Mike Rock.

Lynne S. Kilker Oregon

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Eric has experience as a former assistant state’s attorney in Ogle County.

In addition to his law practice he was selected by Judge Stephen Pemberton and Judge Mike Mallon to be an Ogle County Public Defender.

I know Eric as a friend, an attorney, and consider him a person of very high character.

Please vote on March 18 and please consider making the right choice: Eric Morrow.

Sincerely, Robert Dillavou Former Mayor of Forreston

Rock will serve Ogle the best

Dear Editor, I believe that there are certain qualities needed in a person seeking the position of state’s attorney, both professionally and in personal life, including integrity, fairness, courtesy, loyalty, compassion and leadership.

They should have the ability to see the whole picture, make sound decisions based on fact, and stand behind those decisions.

Through working with Mike Rock as a fellow member of the Byron Kiwanis, I believe that he has all these qualities.

But most of all I believe a candidate for state’s attorney should have a proven prosecution record.

Mike Rock is the candidate with 20-plus years of legal experience, the utmost respect for his profession, and is a firm and fair prosecutor.

Retaining Mike Rock will ensure the best representation for the office of Ogle County State’s Attorney.

Don’t forget to vote in the primary on March 18 and vote to retain Mike Rock – state’s attorney.

Jan Sloan Byron

Village President supports Rock Elect a new Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Mike Rock.

Mike has 20 years’ experience as an attorney and 9 of them are in the Ogle County State’s Attorney office.

When Ben Roe was appointed to a judgeship, he recommended Mike as his replacement.

The Ogle County Board took this recommendation and appointed Mike to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s office unanimously.

It was after this appointment when I first met Mike.

He has made an extraordinary effort to attend as many functions around the county as he can.

Of course, I notice his attendance the most in the town that I represent of Davis Junction.

Mike is a very approachable person and can be seen speaking with a number of people about what is going on in the State’s Attorney’s office.

I believe Mike Rock has done an outstanding job in this position and hope that you would give him your consideration to continue to serve the people of Ogle County as State’s Attorney.

Ken Diehl Village President Davis Junction

Morrow has the experience

Dear Editor With regard to the upcoming primary election for state’s attorney of Ogle County, my choice is Eric Morrow.

Eric has the background, experience, and dedication to serve the people of Ogle County.

Eric is a life-long Republican and a community leader in our county.

He is president of the Ogle County Bar Association, president of the Foundation for Focus House and founding member of the Ogle County New Horizon Drug Court Team.

county sheriff

Dear Editor, Remember to vote.

It’s time for a new sheriff.

For the past 30 years I have operated a towing service in Mt. Morris.

During those years I had a good working relationship with past Ogle County Sheriffs.

During the recent past my business was removed from the sheriff’s “No Preference” towing list because of his misuse of the $350 ordinance tow fee.

This plus the storage and towing fees not being paid to my business for a certain unclaimed vehicle.

It thus became my property after I refused a paltry offer by the sheriff. A promised return phone call from the sheriff has never happened.

Another candidate has no experience to be our sheriff, only that of car dealership service manager.

Approximately six years non-command police experience and being on the school board is not nearly enough.

By knowing this and much more, it is my opinion there is only one qualified candidate in the race for Ogle County Sheriff, and he is Joe Drought.

With over 30 years of police work behind him of which the past 18 years as a police chief gives him the needed education and experience to be our next sheriff.

Please vote for Joe Drought on March 18.

Thank you, Stan Ubben Mt. Morris

Support Brian VanVickle

Dear Editor, I would like to ask that you consider supporting Brian VanVickle for Sheriff of Ogle County.

I was 32 when I was appointed fire chief of Rochelle. Some questioned whether I had the experience or maturity to handle the

position.

Twenty-four years later I still served as fire chief.

Years of service are to be admired, but they are by no means the measure of a person’s qualification or the depth of their capability to direct change within an organization.

When I considered my support for the position of sheriff I looked for the person that I felt demonstrated the ability to lead rather than simply manage the department.

Management can be learned fairly easily, leadership is a much rarer quality.

I feel that Brian VanVickle is the leader needed for the sheriff’s department.

The fine men and women of the Ogle County Sheriff Department deserve a leader they can follow with the same pride they take while working the streets.

That man is Brian VanVickle.

Tom McDermott Rochelle Fire Chief (Retired)

Elect VanVickle as county sheriff

Dear Editor, In March you as a voter have the opportunity to elect a sheriff.

I will ask that you elect Brian VanVickle to this top post.

He is energetic, has experience and the know how to lead the department.

I know he will work faithfully with other departments to make the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office the pride of the future.

I have had numerous conversations with him; he understands the public’s needs and budget restraints of this office.

He will be a leader that we can all be proud of.

Please do not miss the opportunity to elect this promising officer to the post of sheriff. You can count on him. I am.

Please join me in March to put VanVickle in the county’s top law enforcement post.

Restoring the public’s trust in this office is a must — Brian will get the job done.

Samuel Volkert Dixon Former Stephenson County Sheriff Ogle County resident since 1998

VanVickle would be a huge asset

Dear Editor, My name is David Brown, a retired Federal Employee with over 30 years of service, and have been a resident, property owner, and taxpayer of Ogle County for 40 years.

I urge you to take a Republican ballot in the Primary Election on Tuesday March 18, and vote for Brian VanVickle for Ogle County Sheriff.

Brian is a lifelong resident of Ogle County, Rochelle Police and Canine Officer, school board member, and has many community and family ties to Ogle County.

I have known Brian for approximately 20 years, and find him to be a conscientious, honest, hardworking family man, who would serve Ogle County for many years, and be a tremendous asset to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and to the taxpayers of Ogle County.

So please vote for Brian VanVickle on March 18.

David Brown Creston

Get out to avoid “cabin fever”

Dear Editor, Due to a heavy winter, cold, and snow galore, many do not get out or perhaps have “cabin fever”; however, there are countless opportunities in the area.

For instance the Mt. Morris Library has a monthly Sunday afternoon program from John Barnhart’s description with photos, rocks of all kinds and a Civil War flag re: a colony

which existed near the area where he lives plus his work on the Legacy Wall at Rock River Center; fantastic.

Also World War II by Mark Herman.

Lustron homes March 23, 2 p.m., etc.

There are concerts, one to be presented March 9, 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, in addition to the summer concerts outdoors.

We have had Health Fair, very complete and most interesting at Rock River Center in Oregon, Christmas and Valentine parties, Once a Month Birthday Parties, free computer classes for beginners with 10 new computers.

Once a month on Fridays, Dr. Nelson has a worthwhile talk where you can learn so much about daily health, it is short, comprehensive and worthwhile followed by lunch.

There is always Bingo and cards, if that whets your appetite.

Just this week ITAC by Samantha regarding and explaining free amplified phones followed by lunch and bingo, if you wish to stay.

Today a great program on Heart Health; reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, with a cooking demonstration and recipe sampling.

We had a great program bringing back many fond memories about American cowboys and Will Rogers

by Andy Hogan, a historical guide from Oklahoma.

There are countless other activities; crafts, carving, quilting, etc., etc. Come on out!!

Anna Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris

County board allowed budget to be higher

Dear Editor, I find it amusing some Ogle County Board members, citizens, and the sheriff have taken issue with and blame the news media for reporting information which makes one question the lack of professional leadership and management at the Ogle County Board and sheriff’s office.

They haven’t said the information was wrong. It seems like they just don’t like us to know it.

The least we should expect is accountability for every cent of the tax money, taken in and spent by the Ogle County Board.

It’s a business and should be run as a business, not a place for a bunch of strutabouts.

Apparently the county board doesn’t even know where all the revenue for the Tow Fund comes from or how it’s spent.

In this week’s paper (Oregon Republican Reporter, 2/27/2014), I see Chairman Gouker stated he had talked to the county’s auditor and he had found nothing wrong. Dixon’s auditors didn’t either.

As a reminder, here are some other things which have gone on in the past.

There’s a couple of unsolved murders which we’re told are still active cases, a man died due to burns and did not, and I repeat, did not, see a doctor while in the Ogle County Jail.

There was a $50,000 payment to a contractor after the courthouse remodeling, because the Ogle County Board couldn’t write a contract to protect the taxpayers.

I wonder if anyone has ever been held accountable for any of this.

In closing this, I’ll say the reason the sheriff could return 1.3 million dollars to the county is because the county board put too much in his budget.

Sincerely, Harold (Sam) W. McMichael Oregon

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Research before voting in March Dear Editor, On March 18, I will be casting my vote for Joe Drought as Ogle County Sheriff.

If you look at the candidates on paper, Joe stands out as the obvious choice on his experience alone.

However, in addition to the vast amount of experience that Joe would bring to the job, Joe’s integrity is of the highest standard.

Joe is a man who has served his family, his country and his community for his entire life.

He has given freely of himself for the benefit of others.

For example, many years ago when I had first moved to Illinois I attended a presentation that Joe gave to a group of legal secretaries promoting women’s safety.

I learned quickly that this was just the tip of the iceberg for Joe. Joe conducts all types of training and self-defense classes regularly, often on his own personal time.

Reason being is that Joe cares deeply for the safety and well-being of others. Joe is the type of man who would not enter politics lightly or for self-promotion.

Joe put an incredible amount of thoughtful prayer and reflection into making such an important decision.

Joe is running for Ogle County Sheriff because he knows that he is up for it and qualified to do the job that needs to be done which is to serve his county - Ogle County, Please research these candidates for yourself. If you do, you too will see clearly who has the experience and integrity to serve as Ogle County Sheriff.

Sincerely, Susan Bunton Rochelle

Supports Drought for county sheriff

Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff.

I have known Joe since he married my lifelong friend, Donna, over 26 years ago, and know that he is a man of faith, character, and integrity.

Joe is respectful, resilient and never one to compromise his beliefs. To know Joe is to know where he stands.

I believe Joe would make an excellent Ogle County Sheriff because he is wired to be a law man.

His years in the military taught him discipline, honor and duty and solidified his belief in America and the laws that govern it.

I was once witness to Joe apprehending a fleeing suspect from the Rock Valley College campus and the image of determination and focus to catch the individual, while not endangering anyone around them, has never left me.

With his military background, police training and family commitment, Joe is the trifecta of candidates and worthy of your vote.

Please support your county and neighbors by voting for the best candidate for Ogle County Sheriff, Joe Drought.

Julie Bosma Rockford

Rock will serve county well Dear Editor, Mike Rock is the most qualified candidate for Ogle County State’s Attorney.

He is interested in putting the bad guys in jail, has a stellar track record, and is worthy of your vote.

why he stands there.

As a resident of Ogle County for over 20 years, Joe is committed to the betterment of our county.

His leadership has fingerprinted this community in many positive ways.

Directly related to the position of Sheriff, Joe has been instrumental in training local law enforcement to make our schools safer for our children.

It is his humble nature to serve and he will continue to do so as our sheriff for many years to come.

Joe Drought will bring experienced leadership, integrity, and commitment to the community to the office of Ogle County Sheriff.

Please vote for the most qualified candidate, vote for Dear Editor, Joe Drought.

We, the citizens of Ogle Rodney and Cyndy County, have the opportunity Hayenga to use the ability to vote for Chana and elect a new sheriff for Ogle County on March 18.

The man best qualified for this job is Joe Drought.

Dear Editor Joe has the work experience On March 18, the voters of to do the best job for our county. Joe has been in Ogle County have important numerous forms of law choices to make.

Each of us becomes a enforcement for 32 years.

I have known Joe and his human resource manager, and family for seven years. I should vote for each candidate don’t think I have met a more based on proven abilities thorough, honest man. I was and accomplishments, just on a committee with him at as a good human resources manager would. church.

As a former business owner When decisions had to be made when it came to for 28 years, I know the choosing where to allocate importance of hiring the right money, choosing a person people for the job.

Joe Drought is the right for a position, planning for presentation speakers, or the person for Ogle County next month’s agenda, Joe was sheriff.

Joe has the integrity and the one who made sure that we answered all the questions administrative experience to and discussed all the pros smoothly transition into the and cons before making a sheriff position.

I have known Joe for about decision.

Joe Drought is a very honest, 28 years.

He was born in Rochelle thorough, understanding, and and moved with his parents to considerate man.

The office of sheriff is Rockford as a youngster.

After high school, he a local important political went into the Army, and has position for our county.

We the voters have the served as an MP in Germany, opportunity to elect an Korea, and several domestic official with extensive law locations.

After his honorable enforcement experience, leadership skills and discharge, he came back to experience, and budget Ogle County and served as a deputy sheriff for about three experience.

I will be voting for Joe years before being hired by Drought on March 18, and Rock Valley College, where would ask that you choose he has been police chief for the best man for the job. That 17 years.

He was recently honored man is Joe Drought.

Deb Schiller, with the Patriotic Employer Holcomb Award, given by the Department of the Army.

He was nominated for this award by one of his staff members.

Dear Editor, He enjoys good Experience, integrity, relationships with co-workers, commitment to the as well as law enforcement community, these are all leaders throughout this area qualities we need in a county and will not be wasting time sheriff. Joe Drought is the getting up to speed. only candidate that has proven Outside of work, Joe has himself in each of these areas. two other passions, his family Joe will bring 30 plus and fishing. years of law enforcement He and his wife, a teacher in experience as well as 17 years Rochelle, have been happily of administrative experience married for 26 years. to the position of Ogle County Both of their children were Sheriff. selected for the National From military Honor Society as high school policeman/K-9 handler, to juniors are now successful U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, college students, both having to patrolman, to detective, to earned Phi Theta Kappa administrator (as the Chief recognition for their academic of Police at Rock Valley achievements.

College), Joe knows how to For relaxation, Joe loves to manage all the details of the fly fish, and can occasionally Sheriff’s Department. be found honing his skills in a Joe’s integrity also moves local pond or river. him to the head of the pack.

Joe Drought is the real deal.

We have known him for You will not hear him 30 years and are continually promise favors in exchange impresses by his strength and for support, nor will be depth of character. speak negatively about his If you haven’t met him opponents. yourself, we encourage you Let’s elect someone with to attend one of his met and administrative experience, greets around the county. transparency, integrity, and We assure you that once professionalism. Please join you look him in the eye you me in electing Joe Drought as will know Joe Drought knows our next sheriff. who he is.

Sincerely, More importantly, he isn’t Doyle Curtis, afraid for others to know Rochelle exactly where he stands and Rock, the incumbent State’s Attorney of Ogle County, replaced former State’s Attorney Ben Roe who was promoted to judge, and who also is worthy of your vote.

Mike was nominated and approved by the Ogle County Board by a vote of 24-0 last year.

He will continue to represent Ogle County well.

I’m asking that you join me in retaining Mike Rock, as Ogle County State’s Attorney on Tuesday, March 18.

Thank You. Respectfully, Dick Petrizzo Ogle County Board, District 1

Elect the most qualified man

Important choice needs to be made

Drought has the experience

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Former chairman supports Rock

Dear Editor, I am going on record saying I support Mike Rock as our state’s attorney, and I believe he should be retained as our state’s attorney.

He has over 20 years of legal attorney experience, 10 of those as prosecuting attorney for Ogle County.

As the former Ogle County Board chairman, I went to Mike many times for guidance for some matters in regards to county business.

Mike always did his research on my question before giving me advice.

I also work as court bailiff during jury trials and have witnessed Mike as the prosecuting attorney.

He has proven to be a firm, but fair prosecuting state’s attorney, if warranted seeking the maximum sentence or fine.

Ogle County has several thousands of dollars in unpaid fines that are past due.

Mike has been working to bring more of those unpaid fines in to our treasurer, and has increased that amount from last year.

Mike has a reputation for his honesty and his integrity. He always shows professionalism in his duties.

I urge you to cast your vote for Mike Rock to continue as our Ogle County State’s Attorney.

With his experience we need Mike Rock as our state’s attorney.

Jim Barnes Oregon

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Joe has trained many of our area police officers on how to protect our children and school staff from active shooters.

He has adapted this training to give the teachers and staff in our school districts (Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Mt. Morris, Polo) tools with which to protect themselves and our children if this every happens in our county.

He is very dedicated to protecting the people in our communities.

The office of sheriff is a very important position in our county.

It should be run by someone who has law enforcement administration experience and proven leadership skills.

Our sheriff should be someone we can trust to make good decisions, act professionally and who will serve and protect the people of Ogle County.

For these reasons, and many more we will be supporting Joe Drought for Ogle County Sheriff.

Because Joe Drought has over 30 years of extensive experience, is a proven leader, and treats people with professionalism, he will have our support on the March 18 primary election.

We urge you to compare all 3 candidates, and you will likely reach the same decision.

Sincerely, Neil and Ann Andersen Rochelle

Supports Mike Rock March 18

Dear Editor, Please join me in voting for Mike Rock on March 18.

For the past year I have had the pleasure of serving on the State’s Attorney Committee with Mike and he continues to impress me.

When Ben Roe was chosen to become a judge, an interview process took place to find Ben’s replacement as the Ogle County State’s Attorney.

Mike and his opponent both applied. The Ogle County Board chose Mike Rock unanimously to become Ogle County’s next State’s Attorney.

Mike has the experience of over 30 jury trials, and is a very strong Second Amendment supporter.

Mike is a solid fiscal conservative — coming in way under budget last year, and since his appointment, Mike and his staff have been able to secure lengthy sentences for criminals.

Finally, no one has worked harder during this election cycle to meet every voter than Mike Rock.

Please join me in supporting our State’s Attorney, Mike Rock.

Zachary S. Oltmanns Davis Junction Ogle County Board Member District 1

Dear Editor, It is with great pleasure that we encourage the residents of Ogle County to vote for Joe Drought for sheriff.

We have known Joe for over 25 years, ever since he married the daughter of close friends of ours.

As we have gotten to know Joe as a personal friend we have learned that he is a man of strong faith, a man who is devoted to loving and caring for his family, a man with a strong moral character, and a man of integrity with a strong work ethic.

His long experience in law enforcement, many of those years as a chief of police, have shown that he is a man of leadership, a man with a concern for his community, and a man who gives his very best to the people he serves.

Our only regret is that we live in Winnebago County and cannot vote for Joe. That has not stopped us from campaigning for Joe, however, as we know, after talking to the good people of your county, that he is the best man for the job!

Therefore we strongly urge you, the citizens of Ogle County, to get out and vote for Joe Drought.

Elect Joe Drought and we have no doubt that you will Dear Editor, re-elect him in four years!

I am writing this letter in Sincerely, support of Eric Morrow as Bob and Joye Bosma candidate for Ogle County Winnebago State’s Attorney.

I firmly believe that Eric is the best candidate for this office for numerous reasons.

The first reason is his inDear Editor, In the primary election depth knowledge of the needs, on March 18, we will have concerns, and problems facing the opportunity to elect a Ogle County.

Being a long-term sheriff with the experience, resident of the area, and his leadership, integrity and professionalism to run involvement in multiple the sheriff’s department civic organizations, as well appropriately. This person is as spending his entire legal career in this area has left him Joe Drought.

We have known Joe for uniquely qualified.

The second reason I many years as we are members feel strongly about Eric’s of the First Presbyterian qualifications is his experience Church of Rochelle and have had the privilege of serving on as a private business owner.

Anyone who has the Witness Commission for three years with Joe as elders. experienced the business We have witnessed first climate in the last few years hand Joe’s ability to be a understands the rigors of leader, taking command and budgets, efficiency, and he is very decisive in his fiduciary responsibility.

The fact that his business decision making.

He is a very compassionate is successful speaks volumes and caring Christian man and about his ability to operate in lives his life each day serving tough financial times.

Eric has also showed the the Lord and fellow citizens.

In the last couple of years, ability to “think outside the

Eric Morrow is a solid choice

We need a sheriff that we can trust

box.”

His involvement in the New Horizons Drug Court displays his willingness, and ability, to work with other organizations to achieve positive results in an area where others have not fared very well.

My final point is, I feel, the most important. Integrity and honesty have to have the highest level of consideration when choosing our next Ogle County state’s attorney.

Elected officials must have these two traits to begin to rebuild the confidence of all citizens, not just Ogle County.

In my experience Mr. Morrow is an excellent example of both of these necessary traits.

As a lifelong resident of this area I hope the citizens of Ogle County join me in electing Eric Morrow as our next Ogle County state’s attorney.

Respectfully, Mark Shaulis Oregon

Mike Rock is a good example

Dear Editor, I would encourage the voters of Ogle County to support Mike Rock for state’s attorney.

Mike offers over 20 years of legal experience on both sides of the issues.

He has done both the prosecution and defense.

My experience with Mike reflects on his years as a prosecutor for Ogle County.

His win rate against the bad guys is excellent. If you do the crime you should do the time.

Mike is very firm and tenacious. That is what we need in our county.

We must get serious about crime. The bad guys will soon find out that we mean business in Ogle County and need to do the crime somewhere else.

Mike is very clear on his goals and objectives for the state’s attorney’s office.

Some of those are: continue managing a fiscally responsible budget, to be sure the office is adequately staffed, work closely with the department heads to ensure Ogle County is highly respected among our peers, network with the local law enforcement and fire services, continue to reach out to the youth to develop a positive attitude of law enforcement so they understand and respect the laws of the land.

Mike and his wife, Maggie, live in Byron, and have three children.

His spare time is spent with his family, working in the community, and on the ice (playing hockey as well as coaching) pursuing his favorite hobby.

Mike and his family are a good example for all of us in Ogle County.

Please join me in supporting Mike Rock by casting your vote on March 18.

Ron McDermott Polo

Rock is a solid county leader

Dear Editor, While serving my last term on the Ogle County Board, I had the pleasure of meeting and working with State’s Attorney Mike Rock on several issues.

I found Mike Rock to a problem solver, a proven leader in county government, church, and community.

As council for the County of Ogle, State’s Attorney Mike Rock has set a high bar for himself, his department and all Ogle County employees.

I feel Mike Rock will continue to serve the office of state’s attorney with honesty, personal responsibility, integrity, and proven knowledge of the law.

While having 20 years of legal experience, Mike Rock has retained his respect for the law.

I’m endorsing Mike Rock for retention as the Ogle County State’s Attorney. Vote for Mike Rock March 18.

Paul W. White Forreston

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Appraisals available at annual show Roland and Doug Munda are no strangers to the Oregon area, as they have offered expert antique appraisals for the Oregon Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Granddadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old pocket

watch, Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite brooch or that tin toy you played with as a child and bring it to be appraised on Sunday, March 30.

Allow plenty of time to enjoy the 52 antique dealers exhibiting their items for sale and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the new lunch menu supplied by the Chana United Methodist Ladies.

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

If a written appraisal is needed, discuss the details with Roland and Doug. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the ninth year that Roland and Doug have provided their services for the show and our guests and for this the Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is grateful,â&#x20AC;? said Ron Bry, event organizer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Join the fun, attend the show and bring an item to be appraised.â&#x20AC;?

The antique show will be held Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at the Blackhawk Center, Oregon.

Community blood drive is March 18 The Oregon United Methodist Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, March 18 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will be at the Family Life Center at the Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. Fourth St.,

Oregon.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at least 110 pounds, is in general good health and havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t donated blood in eight weeks, should be eligible to donate blood.

The Rock River Valley Blood center is the sole

supplier of blood and related services to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, FHN Hospital, Mercy Harvard, Swedish American Medical Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belvidere, and Rochelle Community Hospital.

The blood center needs to collect 1,000 units each week to meet area patient needs.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call Nancy at 815-732-2994 or Dawn at 815-732-2367.

Contact the Rock River Valley Blood Center at 815965-8751, or www.rrvbc.org.

Science Fair will be held March 15 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.

Top Fundraiser Oregon Elementary School student Abbie Ludwig raised $200 recently for Jump Rope for Heart and was the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top fundraiser. Students in grades K-2 participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart, which benefits the American Heart Association and raised more than $5,000. Jump Rope for Heart not only benefits the AHA but helps raise the students awareness of heart health during physical education classes. Photo supplied

Trivia Night planned A Trivia Night and Silent Auction to benefit Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, March 8 at the Oregon United Methodist Church.

Sloppy Joes, hot dogs, baked goods, and beverages will be available for purchase at 6 p.m. The trivia contest will begin at 7 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to form teams of up to eight people to answer questions in 10 different categories.

Each team works together to come up with an answer.

Walk-ins can be placed on a team.

The entry fee for the event is $10 per person.

A cash prize will be awarded to the winning team.

All proceeds of the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

Pre-register teams by calling 815-440-2682 or 815440-1894.

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River Demons roller derby will host a mixer tourney on Saturday, March 15 at the River Valley Complex, 605 Main St., Leaf River.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first of four bouts will start at 6 p.m., Each of the bouts will contain 56 all star skaters from various leagues and states including Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.

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This is the 26th year of the Forreston FFA Alumni Toy Show.

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Obituaries Jerome P. Beck Jerome P. “Jerry” Beck, 83, Mt. Morris, and formerly of Oregon and Lombard, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon.

He was born April 15, 1930 in Odell, the son of Leo and Mary (Hennessey) Beck.

He married Norma Pugh April 30, 1966 in Bellwood; she died June 1, 2013.

Jerry graduated from Proviso East High School in 1948 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was employed as a clerk for Commonwealth Edison for 41 years, retiring 1988.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, and a longtime supporter and participant of Rock River Center and the Boot Scootin’ Seniors.

Jerry loved writing,

gardening, and birds.

He is survived by his son, Timothy (Kim) Beck, Wheaton; daughter, Pamela (Art) Miehle, Villa Park; grandchildren, Abigail, Hannah, and Timothy Beck, and Anna Miehle; and sisters, Eleanor (Tony) Tardi, Darien, and Donelda Smith, St. Charles.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leo Beck and Thomas Beck; and sister, Marilyn Anton.

Christian Funeral Mass was held March 4 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant.

Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon.

Memorials may be directed to Rock River Center, Oregon.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Lois E. Myers Lois E. Myers, 86, lifelong resident of Oregon, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Family First Home of Oregon.

She was born Nov. 1, 1927 in Lee County, the daughter of Allen and Mattie (Stauffer) Straley.

She married Robert E. Myers June 9, 1945 in Oregon; he died September 13, 2005.

She farmed with her husband for many years and then worked at Lorado Taft Field Campus as a cook for several years prior to retiring.

Lois was a kindhearted person whose door was always open for coffee, tea, or supper.

Friends would often stop by to play dominoes and cards and do puzzles.

She was a member of Lighthouse United Methodist Church and did beautiful counted cross-stitching that looked like paintings.

She is survived by daughterin-law, Kathy Myers, Ridott; brothers, Vernon Straley and Earl Straley, both of Oregon, and Dale (Alta) Straley, Winnebago; sister, Joyce Seyler, Winnebago;

Edmund S. Sowa Edmund S. Sowa, 90, an Oregon resident since 1987, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon.

He was born Dec.26, 1923 in Chicago Heights, the son of Frank and Bernice (Bilinski) Sowa.

He married to Rose Luks Sept. 11, 1954 in Chicago.

Ed was a US Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was employed as a nuclear engineer at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, for 35 years, retiring in 1985.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, Oregon Rotary, and served many years on the Board of Directors for Village of Progress, Oregon.

Ed was an avid golfer and enjoyed snow skiing.

He is survived by his wife

grandchildren, Erica and Ian Kopp; and daughter, Sara Lynn (Bernard) Kopp, Oregon.

Also preceded in death by her son, Randy, and sister, Wilda.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, with Pastor Javier Martinez of Lighthouse United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Lighthouse Cemetery.

No visitation will be held.

Memorials made be in Lois’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Rose, Oregon; son, Steve (Cindy) Sowa, San Bruno, Calif; daughters, Mary Agre, Libertyville, and Joanne (Marty) Romain, Oakdale, Minn.; and grandchildren, Sam Agre, Haley Agre, Max Romain, and Jack Romain.

He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, and six sisters.

A memorial funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill as celebrant. No visitation will be held.

A memorial fund has been established to Village of Progress, PO Box 418, Oregon, IL 61061.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

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Lambrigtsen earns post season all-state honors Senior lands spots on two all-state teams

Four BNC players on IBCA list

By Andy Colbert Reporter The leading scorer in Oregon girls basketball history also became the first player in the program to be named first-team all-state.

Sam Lambrigtsen was one of five players in 2A named to that honor by the Associated Press.

Joining Lambrigtsen on the first team was Tyra Buss of Mt. Carmel, the leading scorer in Illinois girls basketball history with nearly 5,000 points and the leading scorer in the nation this year with a 46-point average.

Other members were Devin Curry of Watseka, Madeline Hartke of Teutopolis and 6-foot-4 Tori McCoy of No. 1 Champaign St. Thomas More, the only sophomore among four seniors.

“Sam has worked incredibly hard to become a more multi-faceted player,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “Her freshman year, she was just completely drive to her left, drive to her left. As she progressed through the years, she’s added the ability to shoot the three, drive right, hit a pull-up jumper, a runner, etc. She has pushed herself to get better and better each year.”

Eckardt and Lambrigtsen came into the Lady Hawk program four years ago and grew up together, so to speak.

“We were both rookies at the same time, so I think

Lambrigtsen, Wright, Lehne, and Whipple

Oregon High School’s Samantha Lambrigtsen was named first team all-state Class 2A polls by AP sportswriters and the IBCA. The senior is also the career point leader for OHS. Photo by Chris Johnson

we’ve learned a lot together.

She’s very receptive to different strategies and always can give a great perspective and input as well, since she understands the game so well,” Eckardt said.

One intangible that likely helped Lambrigtsen earn the all-state nod was her smarts.

“Her strengths are her pure athletic ability and basketball skill set, and her basketball mind...she understands

basketball situations better than any high schooler I’ve seen,” Eckardt said. “If she has a weakness, it is probably just the pressure she puts on herself to succeed.”

Lambrigtsen is one of an elite class of girls that have scored more than 2,000 points in her career, which had to be another factor in her selection.

“It’s nearly impossible I would say, since I’ve personally never seen

it before Sam,” Eckardt said. “You have to be an outstanding player for all four years, and be able to continually play at a high level and improve. It’s not an easy thing to accomplish.”

Byron had a second-team all-stater in junior Ellie Lehne, the sixth-leading vote-getter. Corrie Reiley and Clare Kramer, a pair of juniors from Prophetstown were named honorable mention all-state. In 1A, Lexi

Macomber of Eastland was first-team all-state.

“Since I’ve been here, Sam’s definitely been among the top guards in the area along with Koeniczski from Lutheran, and of course there have been some great post players like Reecher from Byron and Brunner from Aquin.

“But I say definitely, among the guards, she’s right at the top,“ Eckardt said.

Lambrigtsen was also named to the first team of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s All-State selections.

IBCA Class 1A/2A First Team members are: Sam Lambrigtsen, Sr. (Oregon); Tyra Buss, Sr. (Mt. Carmel); Tori McCoy, So. (St. Thomas More); Molly McGraw, Sr. (Bloomington Central Catholic); Ali, Sr. (Red Bud); Maddie Timmermann, Sr. (Breese Central); Celina Van Hyfte, Sr. (Annawan); Lexi Wallen, Jr. (St. Thomas More); Rebekah Ehresman, Sr. (El Paso-Gridley); Randa Harshbarger, Sr. (St. Thomas More); Kaydie Grooms, Sr. (Marshall); Hannah Wallace, Sr. (Brimfield); Kendra Wilken, So. (Breese Central); Jennifer Berg, Sr. (Midwest Central); and Abby Lashmett, Jr. (West Central).

Byron’s Ellie Lehne, a junior, was selected to the IBCA second team while her teammate Mayson Whipple, a senior, was named to the third team.

Oregon’s Emy Wright, a junior, was named to the IBCA’s fourth team.

Team that beat Lady Hawks takes second at Class 2A tourney Members of the Oregon Lady Hawks who watched the finals of the girls state basketball tournament this past weekend saw some very familiar foes.

Prophetstown, who placed

second in the Class 2A tourney, edged Oregon at the Aurora Sectional 62-57 in overtime on Feb. 18.

Prophetsown then beat Byron 55-53 to advance to the Monmouth Super-Sectional

on Feb. 20 where they beat El Paso-Gridley 58-48.

They beat Elmhurst (IC Catholic) 57-48 in the semifinals Feb. 28 before falling to Champaign (St. Thomas More) 70-34 in the state title

game on March 1.

P-Town also beat Oregon twice in the regular season, once at the Oregon TipOff tournament on Nov. 23, 62-53 and at the Polo Tournament 66-53 on Dec.

29.

Meanwhile in Class 1A action, Eastland ended up taking third place, falling to eventual state champion Annawan in the semi-finals 71-45.

Eastland beat Moweaqua (Central A&M) 55-50 for third place.

Oregon defeated Eastland 69-53 in non-conference action on Jan. 21.

Hawks fall to rival Tigers in regional semifinal

By Andy Colbert Reporter

take a 30-21 advantage into halftime.

“We had about a two minute and 45 second period when things got away from us,” Virgil said. “And, when we did break the press, we missed chip shots.”

Daniel Lowe, who had 22 points for Byron, scored the last five points of the third quarter and his team maintained a double-digit cushion.

Jessie McKinley, whose primarily role had been directing the team and dishing

out assists, scored a basket on the first series of the fourth quarter. Then, Matt Murray hit a 3-pointer and Oregon was suddenly within 42-35.

“I was real happy we didn’t fold up the tent,” Virgil said.

Clayton Hoover, who gave Oregon fits last week with his 3-point shooting, was kept in check for most of this game.

But, he stopped the Hawk rally with a demoralizing 3-point bucket.

Lowe put the Tigers back on top by 12 points with his Turn to B2

Facing Byron for the fourth time this season after three losses, Oregon had chances to finally pull off a win Feb. 26.

Unfortunately for the Hawks, their season came to an end at the North Boone 2A regional in a 57-45 defeat that was closer than the final margin.

“There were three critical possession that made the difference in the game,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said.

Similar to the game exactly a week ago, Oregon jumped out to early lead. Last time it was Billy Heeg getting the Hawks rolling. This time it was Adam Bettner, who had his best game of the year, leading the Hawks with 13 points. Bettner hit a pair of threes to pace his team to a 9-2 lead.

“We have to attribute Oregon’s defense to our woes. We missed layups early,” Byron coach Tom Schmidt said.

Byron stormed back to tie the game 12-12 after finding a kink in the Hawk 1-3-1 defense and utilizing a lob pass to score three times.

“Our weak-side guy didn’t swing down,” Virgil said.

The Tigers began to pressure on the Hawks with a full-court press in the second quarter. Oregon had difficulty handling the ball Oregon’s Adam Bettner puts up a three-pointer during Byron’s Jeff Lillard and Austin Carlson battle Oregon’s Jerrick Orsted during Feb. 26 and the Tigers were able to regional action against Byron on Feb. 26. action at the North Boone Regional. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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OHS bowlers compete in Top 16 tournament

Hare signs with UW at Whitewater Stillman Valley High School Senior running back and linebacker, Zac Hare, has committed to play football at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.

Hare, who had 39 carries for 174 yards and four touchdowns during Stillman Valley’s victory over St. Joseph-Ogden to win the Class 3A state football title, was named player of the Stillman Valley’s Zac Hare will be a UW-Whitewater Warhawk this fall. Photo supplied game.

The Northern Illinois Bowling Conference held it’s end of season Top 16 tournament event last week, with the final round concluding Feb. 28 at Park Lanes.

On the girls side, Dakotah Hazelwood, Lutheran, a junior, won her second consecutive individual championship with 3574 series total, followed by Alyson Scheidecker, Oregon, a freshman, with a 3230.

Third place was Jocelyn Brown, Christian Life, a junior, with a 320; fourth 6-4 advantage. place Karissa Corbin, The Eagle offense put in Oregon, senior, 3110; and eight points and the defense fifth place, Summer Richard, held the Cardinals scoreless to lead at the break, 14-4.

Numerous trips to the foul line in the second half helped secure the 37-8 victory for From B1 DLR. third alley-oop basket. Nearly Montavon paced a all of his points came from balanced Eagle attack with under the basket. nine points while Gelander “Lowe’s probably going added seven. Aleah Wight to score in the upper teens had six and Jessica Hunt, five. in any game. He’s hard to Gylian Finch and Lani Morris defend,” Virgil said. “We both had four and Addison kind of adjusted our 1-3-1 on Kitzmiller added two points. the 3-ball instead of sagging In the night’s second game, more.” the Eagles jumped out to a The closest Oregon would quick 8-2 first quarter lead. come the rest of the way was Both teams struggled in the within 10 points, as the Tigers second quarter but DLR still won what Schmidt called a led at halftime, 9-2. “grind-out” victory.

The second half was closer The Hawks did a as Meridian scored 10 points. particularly good job getting The Eagles countered with 12 position on rebounds and to seal the 21-12 win. making the Tigers work for Morris led all scorers with every score. nine points and Elyse Cothran “We rebounded really well added six. Sarah Palmer and were aggressive going for poured in four points and the ball,” Virgil said. “Both Natalie Heiderscheit had two. teams missed shots. This On Feb. 20, the Eagles were guests of the Polo Marcos.

DLR’s defense was stifling as they held the undermanned On March 1, the Eagles of Marcos scoreless.

Wight led the Eagles David L. Rahn Junior High scoring with 13 points. hosted the Reserve ShootGelander and Montavon Out at the Blackhawk Center each added eight. Kitzmiller in Oregon.

Dixon Reagan, Meridian had four and Finch, three. and DLR participated in the Heiderscheit and Morris both round robin tournament. contributed a basket.

For the eighth graders of The Eagles conclude regular season play this week DLR, their first opponent was when they host Amboy, Meridian. Both teams started Meridian and Pecatonica slowly offensively but DLR before playing in the season- came alive to hold an 8-2 ending Route 72 Tournament halftime advantage.

That proved to be the that begins Saturday, March difference in the game as 8.

Eighth graders win three Last week was a tough week of basketball for the eighth grade Eagles of David L. Rahn Junior High.

The Eagles were guests of Route 72 conference rival, Byron, on Feb. 24. Having just defeated the Tigers two days earlier in the DLR Invite championship, the Tigers were looking for revenge.

The hosts came out strong, outscoring DLR 26-6 in the first half of play. The Eagles couldn’t seem to do anything right as Byron played an aggressive trap.

The Eagles settled down in the second half and actually outscored the Tigers, 13-9, but it was too little, too late as Byron was victorious, 35-19.

Meredith Gelander led the Eagles with five points. Jessica Hunt, Bailey Montavon and Sarah Palmer each had four and Addison Kitzmiller had a bucket.

On Feb. 25, the Eagles were home for two games against Winnebago.

In the afternoon’s first game, the score was deadlocked at eight after the first quarter of play. DLR edged the Indians at the half, 16-12.

The third quarter found each team scoring nine to keep the advantage four for the home team. The Eagles sealed the victory in the fourth quarter with good free throw shooting, 36-31.

Montavon led all scorers with 16 points. Gylian Finch added six. Gelander, Kitzmiller and Wight each had four while Hunt contributed two.

In the second game, the Eagles started quickly with

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six first quarter points.

Winnebago narrowed the gap at the half, 10-6. The Indians narrowly pulled ahead in the third period, 1615.

The teams were deadlocked in the final quarter of play at 23 when Winnebago’s sharpshooting guard came in to sink two 3-pointers and a pair of free throws to earn the visitors the 32-23 win.

Natalie Heiderscheit led the way with 10 points, and Lani Morris added eight. Kailand Marks and Kyla Suter each had a basket and Sarah Palmer sank a free throw.

On Feb. 27, the Eagles once more faced Byron for the third time in six days at the DLR gym. The Eagles jumped out to an early 6-3 lead with many missed scoring opportunities.

Byron came charging back to even the score at halftime.

The Eagles had difficulty with Byron’s press in the third quarter but still managed to trail by only two after three quarters, 20-18. Both teams’ offense struggled in the final quarter.

With four seconds to go in the game, the Eagles trailed by three. They set up an out of bounds play for Montavon to shoot the three. She put up the shot and it looked on target but fell just short as the Eagles lost, 22-19.

Montavon had a huge scoring night with 17 points.

Gelander pumped in two.

The Eagles hosted Meridian on Feb. 18 and traveled to Polo on Feb. 20.

In the afternoon’s first game against Meridian, the game was tight after one quarter with the Eagles holding the

Christian Life, junior, with a 3068.

Other Oregon Bowlers included Abigail Scheidecker, a freshman, in 10th place, MacKenzie Tague, a sophomore, in 11th place and Victoria Barnhart, a freshman, in 15th place.

On the boys side, Derek Poole, Winnebago, a sophomore, won the title with a 3518 total, just four pins ahead of Mike Murphy, South Beloit, a senior, with 3514.

Third place went to defending champion AJ Nordman, Oregon, a sophomore, with a 3422.

In fourth place was Justin

Provo, Oregon, a senior, with a 3403 and in fifth place was Austin Bull, Lutheran, a sophomore, with a 3320.

Oregon’s Joe Miranda, a sophomore, finished in 11th place.

The annual event, sponsored by the Northern Illinois Bowling Proprietors Association, pits the top 16 average bowlers during the conference regular season against each other for 15 games of head-to-head match place over three days in three different bowling centers.

The top three bowlers receive scholarship money and the top five receive trophies.

Hawks fall to Byron at regional is not a shooter’s gym. We missed four or five shots that we normally make. He had good looks.”

“It felt like were grinding the whole game,” Schmidt said.

“Oregon came together and played their best basketball the last couple of weeks. Their record is deceiving.”

To compound matters, Trevor Otten was forced to sit out the game because of an allergic reaction that caused his feet to swell and put blotches on his skin.

“They missed their shooter.

He would have helped them,” Schmidt said.

“With Trevor out, Byron did a nice job of spacing us out in the 2-3 zone,” Virgil said. “I don’t think the rest of the guys were as comfortable as Trevor at taking shots.”

The Hawks got a balanced scoring output with Murray, McKinley and Heeg adding 23 more to go along with Bettner’s 13 points, a testimony to the seniors on the team.

In Otten’s absence, fellow sophomore Jarrick Orsted logged big minutes and contributed five points.

“Without Orsted, we wouldn’t have beaten Pecatonica and it was good to see the seniors go out this way,” Virgil said. “I don’t think I’ve had a team grow as much from the middle of January to now.”

Winnebago beat Byron for the regional title 49-43.

“It was a two-possession game nearly the whole time.

Byron could have beaten them,” Virgil said.

Eagles do well in tournament both sides scored 12 second half points. The Eagles were victorious, 20-14.

Natalie Heiderscheit, Kailand Marks and Jessica Hunt all had four points to lead the team. Elyse Cothran added three while Lani Morris and Kyla Suter each had two points. Sarah Palmer rounded out the Eagle scoring with a free throw.

The Eagles rested in game two as Dixon Reagan and Meridian battled it out.

The Eagles were up in

game three to take on Dixon Reagan. The Eagles had a fantastic first half offensively, outscoring the Patriots, 15-8.

DLR still held the lead after three quarters, 21-11.

Dixon’s offense poured in nine fourth quarter points but the Eagles held them off for the 25-20 victory.

Gylian Finch led all scorers with 11 points while Cothran added six. Suter had four and Hunt and Addison Kitzmiller each contributed a basket.

Sports Column Jam-packed week for boys tourney action

By Andy Colbert Reporter It was a jam-packed week of regional boys basketball watching for me last week, with the Forreston game on Monday, Polo on Tuesday and Oregon Wednesday.

It would have been nice to get over to Forreston Wednesday for the semifinal doubleheader, but from the looks of the crowd on video, the gym may not have been able to shoehorn in one more person.

That was the biggest

difference between the two sites (Forreston and North Boone). There were only a smattering of fans at the Oregon-Byron game, while the games at Forreston were strongly attended.

Back to the games and a few thoughts from this outside observer.

The players on Forreston did not seem to gel very well together. There was even one occasion where one player tried to correct another and a slight shove was given back.

Hopefully, these guys get along with each other, because it is hard to be successful without group unity.

Robert DeVries is a talented player, but he tried to do too much by himself. Is

that a product of not trusting his teammates enough or is it an innate competitive desire that needs to be reined in a bit?

I also thought it odd that a perennial basketball school like Forreston only had juniors carrying the load.

Are there seniors roaming the hallways that could have contributed?

One final observation was that Forreston players almost were afraid to make mistakes and played tight because of that. I don’t know, maybe that’s my imagination.

Next year should be quite interesting with five returning starters, but can they come together as one unit operating for the greater good of all?

Though Polo was my

sentimental favorite in basketball this year, I found myself rooting for underdog Pearl City. I loved the way those kids scrapped, hustled and worked the ball around to each other.

Polo came away with the win, but could not fully use their size, athleticism and experience to the utmost advantage. Still, a win’s a win.

Speaking of wins, this year’s seniors for Polo were the first in school history to have back-to-back 20-win seasons. Throw in the win at the Eastland Tournament and third-place at the Forreston Holiday event and you have the makings a pretty good year.

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North Boone, I listened to the Polo-Aquin game on 92.1FM and what a job Don Werntz does of broadcasting. I almost felt like I was right there instead of dodging potholes in the greater Rockford area.

It was exciting hearing Polo make its third-quarter run, only to have things fall apart at the end. What had to be disappointing was the number of close-in missed shots by the Marcos in the first half.

In fact, neither team appeared to play particularly well. I’m still convinced that winning in the post season is more a product of mental toughness and not making mistakes, rather than physical ability and size.

Oregon ended up with one of the worse records in school history, but had to feel relatively good about its final game loss to Byron. In the rugged BNC, the Hawks lacked both the physical and mental intangibles necessary to compete.

A saving grace was coming together and playing as a team in the final couple weeks of the season. Even with rising young star Trevor

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Otten sidelined, the Hawks gave Byron all they could handle.

While this team got the xs and os down pretty good, a suggestion is more time in the weight room. Most teams they played physically manhandled them.

And, you can’t get tired in the second half, which was often the case this year. That’s just lack of conditioning.

Two years from now, Oregon could be solid again with the potential shown by this year’s sophomore group.

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Harn From A1 reorganized to perform at a higher level with less financial resources,” he said.

“The economy had changed and we needed to change the way we operated in all areas.

“I am the first to admit that foregoing raises, eliminating overtime, and asking for a good day’s work from everybody has not made me the most popular boss,” Harn said. “But I am proud that not a single employee has been

laid off, and am truly proud of the way our employees have executed the mission I laid out.”

Performance has been improved on all levels, he said, with more arrests and more crimes solved.

“Proactive policing has led to an annual increase of four times in our arrests, with warrant arrests increased annually by over 50 percent,” Harn said. “Burglaries in the last three years have been

cleared at a rate of 72 percent versus a national average of just 12 percent.”

The jail holds 30 percent more detainees, including federal prisoners who bring revenue into the county through fees charged for their room and board, he said.

“Our buildings and grounds have never looked better, with the beautification we have accomplished, and we’ve done this for less money than the previous

sheriff spent,” Harn said.

Public safety will remain his primary concern, he said, if he is elected to a second term.

“My main focus will not change,” he said. “It was, is, and always will be public safety first. We will continue to be proactive on patrol, and aggressively pursue criminals who make the mistake of preying on our citizens.”

In an effort to enhance transparency and keep

the public informed about sheriff’s department activities, Harn has established a Sheriff’s Department Facebook page.

“Citizens appreciate knowing who the problem people are who are currently breaking the law in our county, and what types of crimes are being committed.

We now have a way to communicate weather-related issues and road conditions,” he said.

The public has been active in posting road conditions on Facebook, as well as leads on the whereabouts of criminals.

Financial information, committee meeting minutes, and other important information is also available on the county’s website at oglecounty.org.

“I have been accessible to the public in various ways as well, by phone, email, and increasingly on Facebook,” he said.

our financial processes in a manner which promotes fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency,” he said.

Developing working relationships both inside and outside the department as also high on Drought’s to-do list.

“I will further develop and strengthen partnerships with other first responder and emergency management agencies at the local, state, and federal level in a manner which will provide the best response to natural and manmade disasters, as well as our more routine emergencies,” he said. “I will facilitate a department

culture focused on leadership and service to our citizens through the establishment of proper command structure and policies.”

As RVC’s Chief of Police Drought develops and manages budgets; negotiates union contracts; directs daily patrol operations; manages and directs criminal investigations; develops and implements emergency preparedness plans; and works cooperatively with a board of trustees, as well as other duties.

He oversees telecommunicators, as well as police officers, and is responsible for the physical

security and personal safety of students and staff in more than 800,000 square feet of building space at four different locations.

His training includes firearms (pistol and rifle), defensive tactics, Unified Statewide Anti-Terrorism Course, Rapid Response to Active Shooter, and basic self-defense for women and children.

“The course I am most proud of developing is our Practical Response to Active Shooter course, in which we have trained more than 1,200 personnel in the last year and a half in educational settings outside of Rock Valley

College on practical measures they can take if faced with this terrible event,” Drought said. “In Ogle County, we have conducted this training in the Rochelle, Byron, Oregon, Mt. Morris, and Polo School Districts.”

To enhance transparency and keep the public informed about Sheriff’s Department activities, Drought plans to turn oversight of all funds over to the county treasurer.

with the county treasurer as the Illinois Constitution mandates.

Additionally, expenditure reports given to the County Security Committee will include detailed invoices or receipts, so if there is a question about what was purchased, the details are readily available for immediate viewing.”

agency the taxpayers and employees deserve.”

If elected, VanVickle plans to implement Zero Cost Initiatives, which involves developing working relationships with other law enforcement and other regional agencies.

Part of the initiatives is the Countywide Street Crimes Unit, comprised of highly motivated deputies and officers as the frontline in combating drug use, drug sales, gang crimes, and property crimes related to these issues.

“All law enforcement agencies within the county

will be included to share resources and knowledge and reduce this crime in our neighborhoods,” Van Vickle said.

The second Zero Cost Initiative, he said, includes returning deputies into communities, rather than focusing on traffic enforcement on I-39.

“While there is a time and place for traffic enforcement I believe the taxpayers would better served to have deputies in our community as opposed to sitting on I-39,” he said.

“Deputies need to patrol our communities, township roads and the areas where our

children live and play.”

The third Zero Cost Initiative includes bringing deputies into the schools.

“By providing this resource our schools will be safer and our children will learn lifelong lessons from these professionals. Deputies will provide a resource for school security issues and be used by school staff for education purposes,” VanVickle said.

The fourth Zero Cost Initiative will be to develop an Ogle County Alliance.

“This Alliance will bring many different elected officials, property owners, business members and clergy

together to solve the problems we face as a community,” he said. “Additionally I will reestablish working relationships with the fire protection districts, townships, villages and cities.”

To enhance transparency and keep the public informed about Sheriff’s Department activities, VanVickle plans to move all department accounts to the county treasurer’s oversight.

Drought From A1 Department to work at his present department, where he has served for the last 20 years.

If elected sheriff, Drought plans to reorganize the sheriff’s department to put more deputies on the street.

“We will refocus our uniformed patrol and crime prevention efforts back into our communities and neighborhoods. We will use crime data to direct our patrol activities,” he said.

He also plans to change financial practices within the department.

“I will seek to change

“The first order of business from my perspective is to put our financial practices in proper order,” he said. “Fees that are collected by the sheriff should be deposited directly

“Transparency is the key to trust... If we are doing the right things in our service to the county residents, we want to share those successes and accomplishments,” Drought said. “I want the citizens of Ogle County to be proud of their sheriff’s office.”

VanVickle From A1 private sector business experience and a degree in business.

The principles I have learned will be my foundation as I move the department forward.”

“This will be accomplished with proper budgeting, and a new direction in hiring qualified employees to serve the citizens,” he said. “With my experience in budgeting large entities, managing assets, along with my handson knowledge of business principles and being an active law enforcement member, I believe I will move this office forward to be the professional

“I will move the remaining accounts the sheriff controls without oversight to the treasures office, giving

full transparency to the department,” he said. “I will be open to and respond to all FOIA requests. I will be available and accountable to the citizens I represent.”

“To keep the public informed, I will continue the Facebook page but without paying someone $4,000 to do so,” he said. “I also believe additional forms of communication need to be explored including the mass calling and text messaging, and the addition of phone applications to allow for communication including a ‘crime tips’ forum.”

Sheriff Department Activity Ogle County Sheriff appear. Haws posted $718 warrant for failure to appear.

Michael Harn reports the full cash for bond and has no Carlin posted $818 full cash following activity. further courts appearances. for bond and has no further court appearance required.

Feb. 25 John Arnold, 28, Chana, William Smalley, 43, was arrested on a warrant for Thomas Holder, 28, Rockford, was arrested at a petition to revoke. Arnold’s Ashton, was arrested on a the Winnebago County bond was set at $10,000 warrant for failure to appear.

Jail and transported him pending a court date.

Holder posted $1,539.20 to the Ogle County Jail on full cash for bond and has an outstanding warrant for Travis Adams, 30, no further court appearance failure to appear. Smalley’s Rochelle, was arrested on required. full cash bond was set at a warrant for a petition to $1,242.85. He was issued revoke. Adams’s bond was At 7:30 a.m. deputies a recognizance bond and is set at $3,000 pending a court responded to a two-vehicle scheduled to appear in court appearance. accident with injuries in on March 31. the 5000 block of E. Ill. 64.

At approximately 3:07 During the investigation Ryan Zigler, 22, Rock a.m., deputies performed deputies learned that a Falls, was arrested at a traffic stop in the 7,000 17-year-old female (no name the Ogle County Jail after block of N. Ill. 251. After released) pulled out of her being transported from an investigation, Martha driveway when she struck the Whiteside County Jail Canales, 48, Davis Junction, a vehicle that was traveling on an outstanding warrant was arrested for no valid east. for retail theft. Zigler’s bond driver’s license. Canales The eastbound vehicle was set at $5,000 pending a was transported to the Ogle was driven by Darah Vogler, court appearance.

County Jail where she was 20, Oregon. Vogler was held in lieu of bond. transported to Rochelle Feb. 26 Community Hospital by James K. Haws, 23, Feb. 27 Oregon Ambulance. Oregon Stillman Valley, was arrested Virdiana Carlin, 31, Fire Department also assisted on a warrant for failure to Rochelle, was arrested on a with the accident. No

citations were issued.

Gloria E. Kekstadt, 40, Malta, was arrested at 4:01 p.m. for driving while license revoked and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at Flagg Road and Center Road.

Kekstadt was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

She was also cited for using an electronic device while driving, expired registration, and no insurance.

At 10:07 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of W. Ill. 72. The driver of the vehicle, Zachary M. Day, 26, Mt. Morris, was found to have a revoked driver’s license. Day was taken into custody and charged with driving while license revoked.

Day was transferred to the Ogle County Jail for processing and will appear in Ogle County court at a later Stevie Husolo, 32, date.

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

March 3 He appeared in court and Gary E. Harris, 35, Sterling, was released on a $1,000 was arrested at approximately recognizance bond. He is 5:25 p.m. for driving while scheduled to appear in court license suspended after again on March 31. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 8000 block of W. Jennifer Copeland, 28, Coffman Road. Harris was Rochelle, was arrested on also cited for speeding. a warrant for possession He was transported to the and being unlicensed.

Ogle County Jail where he She appeared in court ad posted bond and is scheduled was released on a $1,000 to appear in court at a later recognizance bond. She is date. scheduled to appear in court

on March 31.

Thomas Henson, 39, (no town provided), was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Henson appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. Henson is scheduled to appear in court March 31.

Debra Hurst, 44, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery/physical contact. Hurst appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond.

She is scheduled to appear in court March 10.

Samantha Spencer, 26, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. She appeared in court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. Spencer is scheduled to appear in court on May 12.

Jose Saenz, 25, Sterling, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,907.

Carrie Grobe Receives KSB’s Employee of the Quarter Award When you love your job and relish getting results with your patients, it shows. It’s a big reason why KSB Hospital Wellness Dietitian Carrie Grobe is Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2013.

“I have a lot of passion for what I do. I really love my job and I get so much enjoyment out of seeing my patients make big lifestyle changes and turn their lives around,” Carrie said.

In addition to her outpatient counseling, Carrie, a 10-year veteran of KSB, is involved in a wide variety of hospitalrelated wellness activities. She counsels participants in the Operation Move To Win weight-loss program, participates in AIDET training, is active in Hospital Week and Community Wellness activities such as Jump For Jill, and writes a weekly nutrition column for the local newspaper.

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From left to right: Aaron Fox, Corporate Health Director, Carrie Grobe, Wellness Dietitian and Dave Schreiner, President & CEO.

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Fire dept. receives grant Nearly 200 Illinois fire departments and fire protection districts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including 10 districts inside Whiteside, Ogle, Bureau and Carroll counties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will share $4 million in state grant money to help them buy safety equipment, protective clothing, breathing apparatuses and other tools.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and state Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis announced the recipients of the small equipment grants for 193 departments last week.

The money comes from a small percentage of the sales of all fire insurance sold in

Illinois. Departments are eligible for up to $26,000 each.

The fire marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office received 389 applications requesting more than double the money available.

Each application was examined in a blind review by a committee of fire service members, the office said in a news release.

The grant recipients are: Ogle County Stillman Fire Protection District, $15,419 Whiteside County Prophetstown Fire Protection District, $25,340

Sterling Fire Department, $20,000 Rock Falls Fire Department, $12,000 Bureau County Bureau Fire Protection District, $25,515 Mineral Gold Fire Protection District, $26,000 Neponset Fire Protection District, $20,476 Walnut Fire Protection District, $26,000 Wyanet Fire Protection District, $26,000 Carroll County Milledgeville Fire Protection District, $17,115 Visit www.sfm.illinois.gov for more information.

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Two Ogle County meetings have been canceled The 4-H Bowling Finals 1st Place Team in the Jr Division was the Pine Creek for March, due to lack of Valley 4-H Club, Polo, with 602 pins. The team consisted of members Ashlee business. April meeting dates Griffin, Alex Scherer, and Lance Pearson. Photo supplied are listed below.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for The driver of a semitrailer American Hospital for minor The state highway was Thursday, March 20 has been was injured early Friday injuries following the 3:34 closed for a period of time to canceled. morning after he lost control a.m. accident. remove the truck. of his truck on Ill. 2, north of Police said the accident The Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Byron, near the intersection happened in the 9800 block Office was assisted at the Ogle County Planning of Kennedy Hill Road. of N. Ill. 2 when Masterman scene by Byron Fire and According to an Ogle apparently lost control of the Ambulance and Maggios and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, truck and entered the river Towing Service.

Ernie Masterson, 61, Loves side of Ill. 2, but not the Rock The accident remains under following zoning certificates in February.

Park, was taken to Swedish River. investigation.

Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial.

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The next meeting of the Regional Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the first floor conference room 100 at the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals

scheduled for Thursday, March 27 has been cancelled.

The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Old Ogle County Courthouse, third floor county board room, #317, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

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County Record Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Ogle County States Attorney Michael Rock reported the following court activity.

Feb. 24 Beth Neitzke, 45, Gays Mills, Wis., aggravated DUI, preliminary hearing March 12.

Donald Mazzanti, 56, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests/unlawful use of weapons/possession of drug paraphernalia/ possession of cannabis, jury status call March 24.

Kyle Hammonds, 22, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia, status March 7.

Casey Cocogna, 25, Chana, theft, jury status call March 24.

Matthew Thomas, 17, Polo, theft/unlawful possession of cannabis, status April 28.

Todd McCaslin, 27, DeKalb, theft, jury status call, March 24.

Cheryl Combs, 52, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery/ domestic battery, jury status call March 24.

John Asbury, 47, Rochelle, unlawful violation of order of protection, jury status call March 24.

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aggravated domestic battery/ unlawful interference with reporting domestic violence/ criminal damage to property (2 counts), plea March 12.

Richard Opengo, 47, Byron, aggravated domestic battery (2 counts), status March 14.

Amanda Bauer, 28, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia, status April 4.

Keri Streit, 35, Machesney Park, possession of lost or mislaid debit card, jury status call March 24.

Cody Ward, 25, Rochelle, retail theft/possession of a controlled substance/ possession of hypodermic needle, status March 7.

Gary Hunt, 41, Franklin Grove, theft (subsequent), jury status call March 24.

Denise Henderson, 35, Chicago, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued: $7,500.

Robert Kipiel, 39, Des Plaines, burglary/theft, jury status call, April 28.

Susana Guzman, 50, Rochelle, child pornography (3 counts), plea April 2.

Neel Hanke, 67, Chana, aggravated DUI, status March 12.

Adrian Flores, 54, Rockford, unlawful possession of a fraudulent ID card, motion hearing Feb. 27.

Clayton Beach, 30, Oregon, aggravated DUI/driving while license revoked, jury trial April 22.

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Skylar McBride, 35, Mt. Morris, child pornography (2 counts)/obstructing justice, status April 28.

Natalie Soper, 31, Mt. Morris, possession with intent to deliver cannabis, jury status call April 24.

Randi Suter, 25, Mt. Morris, residential burglary (2 counts)/possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, jury status call March 24.

Xavier Thomas, 23, Rochelle, theft/residential burglary, jury status call March 24.

Matthew Bearrows, 33, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (2 counts), status Feb. 27.

Nicholas Lee, 20, Stillman Valley, burglary, jury status call March 24.

Christina Giese, 31, Polo, theft (over $500)/residential burglary/forgery, status March 10.

Kyle Kent, 19, DeKalb, burglary, jury status call March 24.

Anthony Toepfer, 43, Leaf River, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, jury trial April 7.

Andrew Daniels, 21, Dixon, burglary, jury trial April 22.

Lindsey Lowe, 26, Rochelle, theft (2 counts), jury status call March 24.

Brad Behmer, 37, Chicago, aggravated possession of a stolen firearm/theft/unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, jury status call March

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Ronell Garrett, 26, Polo, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months probation.

He was ordered to submit to DNA testing, randomdrug testing and breathalyzer testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, perform 50 hours of public service work, have no contact with victim, and no consumption of alcohol.

He must pay a$600 probation fee, $50 to Crimestoppers, $50 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund and $500 in restitution.

Abram Martinez, 31, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months drug probation.

He was ordered to submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and perform 30 hours of public service work. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $50 to Crimestoppers and $50 to the VCVA Fund.

Tom Connolly, 42, Divernon, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference March 10.

Feb. 25 Alan Lucas, 30, Rockford, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a counterfeit credit card. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months conditional discharge. He must submit to DNA testing and have no contact with the victim. He was ordered to pay a $100 fine, $360 probation, $50 to Crimestoppers, $50 to the VCVA Fund, and $608.79 in restitution.

John C. Redington sentenced her to 24 months conditional discharge, 30 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; imprisonment (jail sentence remitted upon successful completion of conditional discharge). She must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing and breathalyzer testing.

She must have no consumption of alcohol and was ordered to cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, perform 100 hours of public service work, and pay $360 conditional discharge fee, $50 Feb. 26 Jean Bogan, 33, Rochelle, to Crimestoppers and $50 to delivery of a controlled the VCVA Fund. substance within 1,000 feet of a school (3 counts), preFeb. 28 trial conference April 14.

Bryce Johnston, 26, David Echelbarger, 23, Rochelle, retail theft, Rochelle, unlawful failure preliminary hearing, March to register as a sex offender, 12. pre-trial conference April 14.

Sean Powers, 41, Ashton, pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. Ogle County Associate Feb. 27 Adrian Flores, 54, Circuit Court Judge John C. Rockford, pleaded guilty Redington sentenced him to to unlawful possession 24 months probation, 120 of a fraudulent ID card, days imprisonment.

He must attend a victim Ogle County Associate panel, submit Circuit Court Judge John C. impact Redington sentenced him to 12 to random drug testing months conditional discharge, and breathalyzer testing, 52 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; imprisonment. He cooperate and complete must submit to DNA testing. psychological or substance He must pay a $180 probation abuse assessment, and have fee, $10 to Crimestoppers, no consumption of alcohol.

He was ordered to pay a and $50 to the VCVA Fund.

Kaylie Barber, 24, Stillman $500 fine, $600 probation Valley, pleaded guilty to fee, $50 to Crimestoppers, aggravated fleeing to elude and $50 to the VCVA Fund. a peace officer. Ogle County Count 2, driving while license Associate Circuit Court Judge revoked, was dismissed per plea.

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Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association offering college scholarships The Illinois Sheriffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association announces it will be awarding of $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014-2015 academic year.

The scholarships are to Ogle County Sheriff be applied to tuition, books, Michael R. Harn will be and fees only. awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.

The student must be There will be no enrolled full-time at a restriction on any applicant certified institution of by reason of race, age, higher learning in the State creed, color, sex, or national of Illinois. origin.

The only limitations are as follows: applicants must be permanent Illinois residents; scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois; and the student must be enrolled as a full-time student during

the 2013-2014 school year (excluding summer session) Applications are now available at the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office or on the Internet @ www. ilsheriff.org.

Students must complete the application, answer the

essay question, and return all documentation to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office by March 15 For more information contact the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, the local high school advising center, or college financial aid office.

Feb. 26 Blackhawk State Bank and Blackhawk Bank, warranty deed to Merlin Hagemann and Cindy Hagemann, Brentwood Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $23,000.

Richard Williams by heir, warranty deed to Dennis C. Bratina, 7497 E. McGregor Rd., Rockford, Byron Township, $146,250.

US Bank, trustee, by power of attorney and Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., series 2007RS2, warranty deed to Steven M. Haas, trustee, and Steven M. Haas, Tr., 1071 N. Second St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $43,144.

Del Monte Corp., warranty deed to Del Monte Foods,

Inc., 1421 Jackson Dame Drive, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $5,591,582.

Ryan A. Gibbs, Kathy J. Gibbs, and Kathy J. Nelson, quit claim deed to Ryan A. Gibbs and Kathy J. Gibbs, 108 S. Clark St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township.

Simber K. Bartelt, 25, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 26, 2014 (Feb. 3, 2014), $120.

Collin J. Pilla, 24, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 27, 2014 (Feb. 4, 2014), $160.

Aaron L. Shelton, 17, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 24, 2014 (Feb. 9, 2014), $160.

Megan N. Bushland, 17, Byron, driving restricted time on GDL, Feb. 25, 2014 (Feb. 15, 2014), $120.

Jennifer M. Howell, 28, Stillman Valley, registration expired, Feb. 28, 2014 (Feb. 17, 2014), $120.

Sasha K. Seldon, 24, Mt. Morris, disregarding stop sign, Feb. 26, 2014 (Feb. 7, 2014), $120.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 21 William K. Nesemeier, warranty deed to Diane J. Stahl, Ridge Road, no address given, Pine Creek Township.

Midwest Ag. Investors, LLC, warranty deed to Otto Gensler, Inc., South Kings Road, Rochelle, White Rock Township, $170,000.

Feb. 24 Dale Wood, quit claim deed to Spencer L. Hayden and Karen A. Hayden, 320 Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Kristi T. Balgemann and Kristi T. Gelderloos, warranty deed to John C. Erickson and Kathleen Erickson, 10088 E. Shagbark Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $227,500.

Zachary M. Prewett and Kara M. Prewett, warranty deed to Michelle C. Moroney, 800 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $117,000.

Barbara L. Kemp, warranty deed to Zachary M. Prewett and Kara M. Prewett, 3637 E. Flagg Rd., Ashton, Lafayette Township, $155,000.

Mildred A. Brown by power of attorney, Robert W. Brown by power of attorney, and Rita Brown by power of attorney, warranty deed to Vivian E. Heitz, 408 S. Maple Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $87,500.

Raymond C. Hott, quit claim deed to Sandra K. Muirara, 205 S. Main St., Creston, Dement Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Nell L. Eash, Nell Eash, and Elizabeth E. Meyers, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 208 W. Pacific St., Davis Junction, Scott Township.

306 Franklin St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $120,000.

Judith A. Vaughn and Judity A. Vogeler, warranty deed to Josh Lee and Angela Kunce, 406 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $85,000.

Beneficial Financial, Inc., warranty deed to Paul Carillo, 2254 N. Leaf River, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $45,000.

Donna J. Blake, quit claim deed to Bradley A. Blake, West Grove Rd., Oregon, Rockvale Township.

Carol Statler, warranty deed to Michael L. Leary, 7228 S. Lowden Rd., Oregon, Feb. 25 Ray Zuhlke, warranty Taylor Township, $225,000. deed to David A. Wiesner,

Feb. 27 Steven E. Swanson, warranty deed to Paul M. Whalen and Rebecca S. Swanson, 3237 W. Myrtle Rd., Leaf River, Leaf River Township.

Clifford L. GIlbert, Sr., quit claim deed to Clifford L. Gilbert, Sr., Shirley M. Henson-Gilbert, and Shirley M. Henson Gilbert, Grand Detour Township.

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

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

River, registration expired, Feb. 25, 2014 (Dec. 9, 2013), dismissed.

Breanna M. Messenger, 18, Polo, failure to reduce speed, Feb. 24, 2014 (Dec. 16, 2013), I-bond, recog., $90.

Debra K. Wehmhoefer, 47, Oregon, disregarding official traffic control device, Philip S. Poe, 58, Leaf $285, speeding too fast for

conditions, dismissed, Feb. 24, 2014 (Jan. 2, 2014).

Scott A. Ghibellini, 18, Oregon, disregarded stop sign, Feb. 25, 2014 (Jan. 11, 2014), $160.

Nakiah S. Hokanson, 19, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Feb. 25, 2014 (Jan. 13, 2014), $120.

Teresa L. Engle, 44,

Oregon, improper traffic lane usage, Feb. 25, 2014 (Jan. 25, 2014), $120.

Maria G. Martinez, 18, Davis Junction, improper traffic lane usage, Feb. 26, 2014 (Jan. 31, 2014), $145.

Wayne W. Warpinski, 62, failure to reduce speed, amended or reduced to unsafe equipment, Feb. 27, 2014 (Feb. 1, 2014), $431.

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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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN B. FINLEY JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOHN B. FINLEY JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN B. FINLEY JR., DECEASED, DANTE MARK FRUSTINI, JOHN B. FINLEY III, WILLIAM BUTCHER, as Special Representative of JOHN B. FINLEY, JR., deceased and NICOLE A. FINLEY, Defendants.

13 CH 157 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 415 HILL ST. MT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of John B. Finley Jr., deceased, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of John B. Finley Jr., deceased, and Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of John B. Finley Jr., deceased, Defendants, this case has been commenced in this Court against you and others, asking for foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the Plaintiff on the property located at 415 Hill St., Mt Morris, IL 61054, more particularly described as: The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

The names of the title holders of record are: Heirs and Devisees of John B. Finley, Jr., deceased

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO BRIAN JAMES, IRA 104404 Plaintiff,

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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 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: 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. 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

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: All that parcel of land in Township of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, State of Illinois, being known and designated as Lot 22 and the West 30 feet of Lot 23 in Block 2 in Carrs First Addition in the Village of Mt. Morris according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book F of Plats Page 31 in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 08-26-181-028 A common address or description of the location for the real estate is as follows: 415 Hill St., Mt Morris, IL 61054 An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Names of the Mortgagors: John B. Finley, Jr. deceased as of March 26, 2013 and Gina M. Finley, deceased as of August 27, 2012 Name of the Mortgagee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Date of the Mortgage: August 20, 2010 Date of the recording: September 1, 2010 County where recorded: Ogle County Recording document identification: Document No. 201001006724 UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the OGLE County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before April 7, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. CLERK OF THE COURT THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 111 East Main Street Decatur, IL 62523 Telephone: (217) 422 1719

March 6, 13, 20, 2014

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 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.

Dated this 27th day of February, 2014.

GERALD E. SEPESY, Independent Executor For the Estate of MARGARET E. GEARHART, Deceased 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO BRIAN JAMES, IRA 104404 Plaintiff,

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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 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. 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

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Park Setting, 55+ newer 2BR, L/R, garage, NS, 1 floor, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo.

815-499-0199.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call 815716-6150.

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Studio apt. $300/ mo. + dep., apt.

1BR $500/mo + dep.

773-3190059.

CHADWICK â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 3BR, 1.5 bath. 2 car garage. No pets. $525/mo.

815-499-1793

DIXON

For Rent Town Home On the River Boat Dock Incl.

2 STORY 2 BR. 2 BA. 1400 sq. ft.

2 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care incl. $975 mo. + util.

Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151

512

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

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Pet may be OK. 815-441-1389 or 630-399-1204.

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EARN $500 a-day; Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, No Cold Calls; Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Training; Health & Dental Insurance; Life License Required.

1-888-713-6020

CHILD CARE

STERLING

For Rent Condominium On the River Boat Dock Incl.

2BR 2BA Upper & Lower, 1400 sq. ft., 1 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care $925/mo. + util.

815-378-2151

510

Computer Imaging Coordinator

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

GARAGE SALES

ROCK FALLS

Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Motor Company -ONDAY &RIDAY PM s 3ATURDAY PM

Nice!! 2-3 BR Why rent? $648/mo. Call 815878-7399.

MT. MORRIS HOMES FOR RENT Mt. Morris

2 BR $495 Mo.+ SD

2008 Chevy HHR,SS

2008 Chevy Silverado LTZ

$13,990

$16,990

Turbo Charged, Fast & Fun!

Ext. Cab, Z71, 4x4

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, Loaded...................................$16,990 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring, Loaded w/ Equip., Only 15K Miles ......$14,990 2013 Chevy Impala LT, Moonroof, Remote Start ...........................$16,990 2013 Chevrolet Captiva LTZ, Leather, Moonroof, 17k Miles ...........$20,990 2013 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew, 4x4 ....................................... $28,990 2011 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, Low Miles .......................................$13,990 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew, DVD, Local Trade ....................$13,990 2011 Chevrolet Camaro RS, Leather, Moonroof, Hugger Orange ....$21,990 2011 Jeep Wrangler ULTD, 4x4, Dual Tops, Loaded, One Owner .....$22,990 2010 Ford F150, Super Crew 4x4 Chrome Package Loaded .............$24,990 2010 Chevy Silverado LT, Crew Cab Z71, 4x4, Loaded ..................$24,990 2010 Dodge Charger SXT, Loaded, Local Trade............................$14,990 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, Leather, Navigation, Only 33K Miles ........ $21,990 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS, Leather, Chrome Wheels ......................$11,990 2008 Chevy Equinox LTZ, All Wheel Drive, Leather .......................$13,990 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT, 4x4, Leather, Moonroof ..................$9,990 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT, 4x4, Leather, Moonroof, 20â&#x20AC;? Wheels ............$21,990 2007 Ford 500 Limited, Local Trade, Leather .................................$9,990 2006 Scion XB, Loaded, Local Trade ..............................................$6,990 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado, 4x4, Only 63K Miles, Local Trade ..$11,990 2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4x4 Loaded, Local Trade ...............................$8,990 2005 Chevy Equinox LT, AWD, Moonroof, Low Miles ....................... $10,990

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OREGON FOR RENT: 2BR home w/refrig., stove & full basement. $600/mo. + deposit. Easy to heat. Call 815-7428471

STERLING Rent to own. 2BR 815-622-9665. Realtor Owned.

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

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Call: 732-2466

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WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

STAAT

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CALL 732-9101

AUCTIONS

615

LENNY BRYSON AUCTIONEER 815.946.4120 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique American Glass Sale Sponsor 20-30-40 Society March 8 & 9, 2014 Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM Concord Plaza Midwest Conference Center 401 West Lake St. Northlake, Illinois Information 630-851-4505 www.20-30-40glasssociety.org

I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

Brand new, never shot 9mm Beretta, w/ extra clip, $600.

Call before 2. 563613-3934 FOID

FURNITURE

755

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

IF YOU UNDERWENT TESTOSTERONE THERAPY FOR LOW-T and suffered a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism or a loved one died while undergoing Testosterone therapy between 2000 and present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-5355727

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Rottweiler/Pitbull mix puppies. 10 wks old. $120/ea. obo. 815-716-0195

WANT TO BUY 795 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1-18 diecast muscle cars, P/S, S/S, Sox & Martain, Landy, McCandless, Grotheer, Deswick, Grumpy Jenkins American Muscle, GMP, precision, Auto world & Greenlight. 309714-0787

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 Hardwood flooring, Red Oak, 250 sq.ft. 3/4â&#x20AC;?x 3 1/4â&#x20AC;?. $1,000. Call 815626-2507.

Real nice Lazy Boy recliner. $70.

Call 815-718-4385.

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 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text â&#x17E;&#x203A;Look for WEB ID â&#x17E;&#x203A;Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds â&#x17E;&#x203A;Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box â&#x17E;&#x203A;View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

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HAY & STRAW

825

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Large Round Hay Bales of AlfalfaGrass mix. Call 815-973-1226.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

AUTOMOBILES

MOTORCYCLES

935

1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle giving away in good shape and perfect condition to good rider. $500. Email: fred manjames1@gmail .com or call 754212-0106

A.T.V.S

936

2005 Suzuki 500 CC's 4x4 w/ electric winch and snow blade, low miles. $3,450. 815716-0475

BOATS/MOTORS

940

***THE BOAT*** DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

***THE BOAT*** DOCK

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Cajun Bass boat, 18' 6â&#x20AC;?. Yamaha V Max 150 hp.

Minnkota trolling motor, on board charger. $8,000.

815-562-7377

SNOWMOBILES

955

1997 Ski Doo Mach Z 800, mint. cond. Looks & runs good. $900/obo.

815-535-3797.

AUTOS WANTED

960

$$$

815-441-0246 ABSOLUTELY

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

Unwanted (running or not)

VEHICLES $150-$2000

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed!

Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week.

Licensed Dealer

815-441-0246 (Don't be lied to, this

number is not affiliated with any other number in paper)

FAX

905

2000 Ford Taurus 4dr. Rebuilt PS, brakes. Good cond Must see. $1,500 815-288-6362 2007 Buick La Crosse CXL, 62K mi. Sunroof. Exc. cond. $11,500.

815-626-6223.

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.

TRUCKS

910

Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

815 626 5365

Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment Auction - Polo, IL Saturday, April 5, 2014

Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL (17748 W. Milledgeville Rd, Polo 61064) at the corner of Milledgeville Road and Ogle (Brookville) Road. Ample off road parking, loading dock and boom tractors available to unload & load most anything.

Machinery, tractor, vehicle and miscellaneous farm related listings for the sale should be in by March 18 for placement on the sale bill and proper advertising.

Absolutely, no junk items, truck toppers, glass, household items, old tires, etc!!! [We reserve the right to reject.] Absolute up-to-date titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.

Consignments may be brought to the auction site: March 27, 28, 29, (closed Sunday March 30) 31, April 1,2,3, between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm. Gates are locked at closing each day.

Gates will be open on Friday, April 4 for viewing only.

No items accepted April 4 or sale day!

To list equipment, contact: Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) Polo, IL 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Email - slpaspolo@gmail.com * Fax - 815-946-3745 815-225-7730 - Sale Site (only during business hours) Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Polo, IL 815-946-4120 Sale Location - Mrs. Sherwood Shank Family Farm Mark your 2014 calendars for Summer June 28 * Fall September 6

To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

The Auction Shed

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014

9:30 am

Lunch by Poorboys Catering

Items belonging to the Larry Overbee, Mary L. Himbert, Nellis Cherry Estate, Eleanore Ramsey Estate & others. Viewing will be Saturday, March 8 between 9 am & 12:00 noon. Shed is FULL! Second ring (car, truck, furniture, etc) will start at 12:00 noon.

Household - Tools - Miscellaneous

Norge refrigerator; Maytag Bravos Quiet Series 300 washer & gas dryer (set is a 2009 but used 2 yrs) Nice!; KitchenAid portable dishwasher; microwaves; bread maker; pots, pans, sm appliances, utensils, dishware, JODVVZDUH Ă DWZDUH QXPHURXV WDEOHV FKDLUV KXWFKHV EXIIHWV ORWV RI UHG tablecloths; cookbooks; few assorted Longaberger baskets; tea carts; wood TV trays; stools; fruit jars; books & magazines; pictures; sofas; recliners; coffee & end tables; wicker rocker; area rug; DVD player; steUHR UHFRUG SOD\HUV UHFRUGV IXWRQ 79¡V /HVWHU FRQVROH SLDQR GHVNV Ă&#x20AC;OH cabinets; book shelves; scanner; beds, dressers, chests, night stands; bedding & linens; fans; vacuums; shop vacs; knick knacks; craft items; kerosene lamp; Fisher Price toys; assorted toy farm machinery; doll buggy & stroller; bikes; tricycle; wood playpen; stroller; childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school desk; golf clubs; 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pool table; sewing machines; folding chairs; alum porch glider; ladders; lawn & garden tools; fert spreaders; weed eater; few power tools; hardware; Wilton 10â&#x20AC;? Compound & McCulloch miter saws; lg vise; bench grinder; saw horses; rolling tool box; car ramps; plus lots more.

Car - Truck - Motorcycle - Mower

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;00 Lincoln Town Car Signature; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;88 Chevrolet pickup; snowmobile trailer (no title); Kawasaki ZX-6 motorcycle (not running); Cub Cadet LT 1042 riding mower.

Collectibles

Oak library table; walnut chest w/hanky drawers; mirror top of oak dresser; secretary; oak sq table; walnut drop leaf table; pine step back cupboard; tall walnut wardrobe; sm drop frt desk; dressing mirror; wash stand; parlor tables; wood medicine cabinet; oak dressing stand (in pieces); various chairs; glass frt cabinet; cedar chest; cane rocker; childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rockers, roll top desk, jumping horse, JD 4430 w/wgn; Union Loom No 36; Formica top tables; wood ironing board; printers drawers; wire bird cage; wood bucket; pictures & frames; copper tea kettles; enamelware; rug beaters; rolling pins; butter press; horse collar; quilts; Army blankets & clothes; egg basket; 1912 Oregon High Annual; childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tea set; various Enesco Precious Moments; approx 25 Hummels; 2 - 3 footed Carnival bowls marigold; some Eggshell & Franciscan dishware; plus lots more.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Mark Ebert (IL#440.000341) 815-946-2809 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 2000 Ford F150 half ton. $4,000.

815-625-2816

4X4S

912

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 1996 GMC Sierra, 123K mi., runs great, $3500 815590-9511 4 wheel drive-4 door-Chevy Blazer, 2002. $5900/obo 815631-6678

Send A Smile To Your Loved One With A

HAPPY AD

Happy 5th Birthday

Caroline

Love, Mom & Dad

Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS Oregon Republican Reporter Mt.Morris Times The Exchange

HOROSCOPES

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Use the power you have carefully, Leo. Sometimes it surprises even you just how great an impact you ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel a need to take charge of can make and the wide-sweeping others, Aries. People will respond consequences of some of your to your cues even when such hints actions. are subtle. Step back from the dicVIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 tatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s podium.

Virgo, uncertainty about your priorities arises over the next few TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 days. Take time to think things Taurus, you should be able to through, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be idle for too accomplish your objectives this week, in spite of some early dis- long. Do your best to stay motitractions. Things will right them- vated. selves before long.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Long-term career goals are on GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, concern about those clos- your mind, Libra. Make time to develop a plan that can make those est to you might be foremost on goals a reality. Consult with colyour mind this week. Shift that focus to your own life and respon- leagues for advice or guidance. sibilities for the time being.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there is always room for CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 compromise, even when comproYour professional life takes precedence this week, Cancer. Allow mise seems unlikely. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too quick to assume there is no room yourself ample time to tackle all to work out an agreement. the things on your plate at the office, and you will be glad you SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 did.

Your focus is at an all-time high this week, Sagittarius. Now is 1st Week of March

a good time to establish clear objectives at the workplace or for important personal matters.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Friends and family bring you a sense of well-being, Capricorn.

Surround yourself with plenty of people in the days to come. Open your heart, and you will get much in return.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, coworkers turn out to be a source of much-needed support when you receive some unexpected news. Thank them for their support and kind gestures.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it.

S u dok u !

Answer Found In Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classified Section

GREAT GARAGE SALES Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, March 6, 2014, Page B10

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick | GMC | Chrysler |

Dodge

|

RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

928-1100 N. Galena a Dixon, IL 815-288-4455

08 CHEVROLET TAHOE

12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Chuck 815-973-0000

www.KenNelsonAuto.com nAut

08 BUICK ENCLAVE

10 TOYOTA AVALON

10 CHEVROLET TAHOE

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

08 CADILLAC STS

08 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYD269A

22,132

*

$

Stock# XTD686A

17,495

12 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

*

08 GMC SIERRA

$

Stock# BE048A

16,995

*

13 KIA OPTIMA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# VTA351

19,991

*

07 CADILLAC ESCALADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# GE103A

49,999

*

$

Stock# CYE094B

23,995

*

$

Stock# CYE127A

15,995*

$

13 HYUNDAI GENESIS

Stock# GE102A

39,622

*

08 TOYOTA RAV4

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

20,995*

$

07 FORD F-350

Stock# TE014B

11,598

*

Stock# ND237A

14,995

*

$

Stock# TD434A

15,995*

09 NISSAN ALTIMA

12 BUICK VERANO

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# CD026B

12,995

12 CHEVROLET CRUZE

*

15,995 *

$

Stock# NE007A

20,995

09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

08 TOYOTA TACOMA

Stock# DE029A

20,995

*

$

12 TOYOTA PRIUS

Stock# CYD378A

18,851

*

08 CHEVROLET IMPALA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TE098A

7,995

Stock# GD245B

20,995

Stock# TE097A

15,632

Stock# CYE121A

*

$

11 CHEVROLET IMPALA

9,495*

FRESH TRADE

Stock# GE094A

27,995*

11 CADILLAC SRX

*

Stock# CYE214A

15,995

Stock# GE086B

25,757

*

10 CHEVY SILVERADO

*

$

10 GMC SIERRA

Stock# CYE193A

28,995

$

09 DODGE RAM 1500

Stock# CYE161A

25,498

*

07 GMC YUKON

$

Stock# GE053A

24,995

$

09 JEEP LIBERTY

Stock# DE043A

22,995

*

11 FORD F-150

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# JE057A

15,995

*

Stock# DE040A

$

Stock# GD166A

22,700

*

FRESH TRADE

26,495

*

$

*

Stock# CE006A

19,998*

$

Stock# DE004A

23,995

*

18,995

Stock# GE050A

27,995

*

$

*

$

Stock# CYE205A

11,995 *

07 CADILLAC STS

$

18,995

Stock# BD082A

20,760

*

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# VTA329A

14,995*

04 DODGE STRATUS

11 TOYOTA CAMRY

FRESH TRADE Stock# DE0015A

$

7,995

*

$

Stock# GE036B

19,999

Stock# IT7275A

*

$

09 CADILLAC CTS

Stock# GE104A

$

Stock# CYE196A

18,995

$

*

48,995

$

Stock# DE035A

19,589

$

Stock# XPD683A

$

Stock# VTD342A

18,995

16,495

$

$

Stock# CYE211A

$

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYE201A

25,995

*

15,997

$

13,995*

$

Stock# GE086A

23,995*

12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

$

Stock# GD115A1

18,995*

$

8,995

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# ITA289A

11,995

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Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.

Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.

Sherry Law Business Mgr.

Denny Bellows Sales

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Joe Patzer Sales

Mike Baker Sales

Mike Freeman General Mgr.

Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.

Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.

Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.

Brett Simpson Business Mgr.

Steve Acree Sales

Carl Buehler Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

Stock# VTC318B

14,495*

93 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

FRESH TRADE

Stock# XT6736A

44,995

Stock# CYE208A

$

4,995 *

11 BUICK REGAL

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

$

11 NISSAN VERSA

$

FRESH TRADE

Stock# VTA329A

14,995

$

*

Stock# CYE218A

16,995

*

10 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Stock# GE100B

14,995

*

04 TOYOTA SIENNA

Stock# TE017A

7,995

$

Stock# NE117A

18,995 *

01 DODGE DAKOTA

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

12 KIA SOUL

12 CHEVROLET IMPALA

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Stock# XTA739A

33,995*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# CYE207A

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYE206A

$

04 GMC YUKON

$

07 GMC SIERRA

10 NISSAN ALTIMA

*

7,995 *

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

13,998

Stock# XPC603E

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

*

09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

08 CHEVY SILVERADO

*

07 NISSAN MURANO

Stock# XTA738A

10 GMC ACADIA

FRESH TRADE

18,995*

31,999 *

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

07 GMC ACADIA

Stock# XPB682

Stock# IT8279

05 BUICK LE SABRE

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

8,664

$

*

05 GMC SIERRA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# XT7684

11,495 *

08 TOYOTA TUNDRA

06 NISSAN PATHFINDER

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

12 CHEVY SILVERADO

$

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO 10 NISSAN ALTIMA

*

25,498 *

FRESH TRADE

11 BUICK REGAL

Stock# XTA737A

Stock# CYE161A

08 GMC SIERRA

13 FORD EDGE

9,995*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

39,470

FRESH TRADE

12 NISSAN FRONTIER

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

Stock# GD244A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

$

04 FORD RANGER

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYE009B

10 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

11 CHEVROLET CAMARO

FRESH TRADE

$

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

$

$

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNRTY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

FRESH TRADE

9,495

FRESH TRADE

Stock# XPB681A

$

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

$

19,999

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

FRESH TRADE

*

Stock# GE036B

$

*

11 GMC YUKON

04 CHEVY SILVERADO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# NE113A

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

$

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

*

$

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

04 GMC ENVOY

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYD199C

FRESH TRADE

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

09 CHEVROLET MALIBU

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

Stock# DE014A

39,622

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

13 CHEVROLET SPARK

23,135

07 NISSAN MURANO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# ND214A

Stock# XPC642A

25,995*

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# GE102A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

10 CHEVROLET TAHOE

12 HONDA CIVIC

$

Stock# DE041A

Stock# VT9345A

8,995 *

18,995*

$

04 TOYOTA CAMRY

04 FORD EXPLORER

$

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

*

$

*

$

Sara Martinez Sales

1LɈ +L^L` Sales

Thais Fazekas Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

1LɈ >PSZVU Sales

Stock# ND225A

6,995

Stock# DE034B

*

$

10,495 *

Alex Riley Sales

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Derek Busch Sales

Chase Von Holten Sales

.HYYL[[ >PSSPHTZ Sales

Adam Chapman Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.