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The Forreston Cardinals finished in fourth at the State Basketball Tournament. B1, B2
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The OHS Academic Bowl team ends up third in the conference and in top 16 in the state. A10
School board RIFs three teachers for 2015-16 By Vinde Wells Editor Decreasing revenues and declining enrollment led the Oregon School Board to honorably dismiss three teachers Monday night. Through reduction in force (RIF), the board dismissed Laurie Hundertmark, grade school keyboarding instructor; Lisa Heal, sixth grade teacher; and Megan Adams, high school English teacher. “These staff reductions are a direct result of declining
enrollment, declining funding from our local tax base, and from decreased general state aid,” said Superintendent Tom Mahoney. No other staff reductions are anticipated this year, he said. Due to the declining enrollment at the high school, Mahoney said the district will eliminate five positions there for the 2015-16 school year. He declined to say what positions would go because the staff has not yet been notified. The information will be released in a couple
of weeks, he said. Two positions currently held by teachers who are retiring at the end of this school year will be filled through reassignment of the present teaching staff, Mahoney said. Those retiring are elementary school physical education teacher Diane Lillie, junior high science teacher Lilly Welp, and junior high PE teacher Jeff Jahn. Mahoney provided the board with charts showing the decline in high school
enrollment and the financial picture. The number of high school students has steadily decreased from 577 in 200809 to 452 this year. Next year’s projected OHS enrollment is 434. The district’s overall enrollment has also declined. Mahoney told the board that the district’s equalized assessed value (EAV) has decreased from $208 million in 2011-12 to $186 million for the current school year. Projections show an EAV of just $180 million for 2015-
16. That means the district’s property tax revenue has also declined from $6.3 million in 2011-12 to $5.6 million this year, and a projected $5.5 million next year. During the same time frame, General State Aid revenue has gone from $2.9 million to $2.2 million, with no projection yet available for next year. Mahoney said last week that Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to allocate $300 million in new money for education in next year’s state
budget may not be as good as it sounds. “What he left out is that he zeroed out several line items [for education],” he said. He predicted a lot of “political wrangling” will take place before the budget is set, leaving schools and other government bodies with unanswered questions about revenues as they try to plan for the future. Mahoney was one of several area school officials who went to Springfield last week to voice their concerns to state legislators.
County property may still have underground tanks By Vinde Wells Editor A piece of property the Ogle County Board purchased less than two years ago could end up costing thousands of dollars more. Architect Guy Gehlhausen told the board Tuesday evening that the property at 501 W. Washington St., Oregon, may still have underground storage tanks and contaminated soil. He recommended that the county hire an environmental engineer to determine what needs to be done to be sure Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and other standards are being met. “You own a piece of property that is potentially non-compliant,” Gehlhausen said. “If it were mine I’d bring it into compliance.” The Long Range Planning Committee had asked Gehlhausen to come up with a plan and the cost to demolish the former building restaurant building on the site and to turn it into a parking lot. “It’s never quite as simple as knocking the building down and paving it over,” Gehlhausen said. The county purchased the property at the corner of Washington (Ill. 64) and Fifth Streets for $150,000 in June of 2013 from John Spoor. Jackass BBQ was most recently located there, but several decades ago a gas station was at the spot. The underground tanks, if they still exist on the site, have never been registered, Gehlhausen said, which is required by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office. “The previous owner should have done that before transferring the title,” he said. “Your hands are tied as far as construction or demolition.”
English Tea Above, Sally Gray, Mt. Morris, pours tea for Betty Obendorf, Polo, March 15 at the Mt. Morris Public Library’s Very English Tea at Disciples United Methodist Church. At right, Mary Jane Warkins pours herself a cup. Obendorf, the guest speaker for the event, talked about the history of greeting cards. Photos by Vinde Wells
Gehlhausen said an inspection needs to be done to determine if the tanks are still there, and samples should be taken to see if the soil is contaminated. Soil borings were done several years ago, he said, but the results were not conclusive because the property owner at the time would not allow the samples to be taken on the site. Consequently, the borings were done near the property line on an adjacent parcel. Some petroleum residue was found in one of those borings, but it was not a large amount, Gehlhausen said. The five vent pipes on the outside of the building indicate that as many as five tanks could be there, he said. Funding may be available to help with the cost but only if certain guidelines and timelines are met, he said. “We bought that property in good faith,” said board member Lee Meyer, Byron. He questioned if Spoor had disclosed details about the tanks prior to the purchase. He asked state’s attorney Eric Morrow to look into the details of the sale. Gehlhausen presented the board with estimates of what it would cost to demolish the building and pave the property for parking. If no tank issues exist, he said project will cost an estimated $186,153. If the building contains asbestos, removing it would cost another $10,000 to $15,000, he said. Tank removal would add $5,000 per tank, and removal and replacement of contaminated soil would cost an additional $250 per cubic yard.
Small but enthusiastic crowd attends toy show By Vinde Wells Editor The sky was blue and the temperature was in the 60s March 14, but the crowd was a little sparse at the 27th Forreston FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and Craft Fair. “It’s a drought year, kind of like in farming,” joked ticket taker Harvey Bolen, a German Valley farmer.
Richard Gann, Leaf River, who was working the front table with Bolen, agreed the attendance was down some but said there were good reasons. “It’s been a fair turnout with the circumstances,” he said. “The Forreston boys are downstate, and the Sublette toy show is today, too. It just happened to fall that way this year.” Gann was right. In fact,
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everywhere you looked the Village of Forreston looked a bit deserted. The only action in town seemed to be at the junior and senior high school where the show was being held. Many residents — all loyal basketball fans — had followed the boys team to Carver Arena in Peoria to watch them play in the state finals. Show chairman Rick Garnhart,
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German Valley, said the turnout was about half of what it usually is. “We had about 500 come through the gate, and normally we get 1,000,” he said. “We had a couple of strikes against us but we’ll be back bigger and better next year.” At the show, vendors and shoppers were enthusiastic. Caitlin Miller and Anthony Castle, both of Forreston, held the wooden treasures they had already
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bought at the craft fair as they signed up for silent auction items in the cafeteria. Castle had purchased a decorative shelf for his mother’s birthday. “We found it at Rex Printz’s booth,” Miller explained. “It’s one of a kind.” The craft fair was set up in the junior high gym, and the toy show Turn to A3
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Two grants received for concerts By Larry Ubben Concert Organizer
Larry Ubben, organizer of the Friday Night Concerts, holds two checks he recently received for this year. One is from the Rockford Area Arts Council for $1,300, and the other is from Mt. Morris residents Dave and Mary Jane Warkins for $200. Photo by Vinde Wells
Concert Donors Spectrum Preferred Meats, KSB Mt. Morris Clinic, David and Mary Jane Warkins, Lambert and Co. Drilling, Maggie’s Idle Hour, Byron Bank, George and Nancy Poe, Kable Distribution Services, Main St. Bistro and Gift, Mt. Morris Union Savings Bank, Paul Smith Accounting, Sterling Federal Bank Mt. Morris, Aspiring Health Clinic, Burkardt’s LP Gas, Nicholson Electric, Dr. Kenneth Kaufman DDS, Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic, Barnacopia, as well as those who make freewill donations at the concerts.
The Mt. Morris Friday Night Campus Committee is pleased to announce that we are once again the proud and grateful recipients of two very generous grants in support of our free summer music program. For the third year in a row, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) has awarded us grants from their Community Arts and Humanities fund. This year’s grant is for $500, bringing the total from them to $64,00 over three years. They’ve also offered us the opportunity to establish an agency endowment with them,which would establish funding through their foundation for our project well into the future. Their website says that only 53 percent of applicants actually receive
grants, which indicates their appreciation of the great value of our program to the community. The CFNIL attracts, grows and preserves an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of northern Illinois. Founded in 1953 as a public charity, the Community Foundation is the area’s leading provider of grants and scholarships. With more than $85 million in assets and over 400 individual funds, the CFNIL provides charitable dollars, provided by generous donors, to the northern Illinois community. Funds at CFNIL are invested and preserved as a way to provide permanent funding for community needs. Investment income is distributed to nonprofit agencies in the form of grants and scholarships Nearly 90 percent
of CFNIL’s assets are permanently endowed, meaning that those assets will serve Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties in perpetuity. Read more at www.cfnil. org. The Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) has also contributed greatly to our cause by awarding us a Community Arts Access Grant in the amount of $1,300 for the second year in a row. The Rockford Area Arts Council supports, promotes, and develops the arts for everyone in the northern Illinois region. The Arts Council is guided by the vision of a community in which everyone enjoys and participates in the arts and a community in which successful artists and arts organizations contribute to the vitality of the economy and quality of life. They offer arts programs,
services and events to residents and visitors as well as awarding grants to artists, arts organizations, and schools. The RAAC believes that everyone deserves access to the arts and that everyone from children and families to people in the workforce to senior citizens - can and will benefit from involvement with the arts. Learn more on the web at www.artsforeveryone.com. The committee wishes to acknowledge and thank the generous donors from our community In addition, we want to recognize an anonymous source who has offered to sponsor the excellent Bluegrass band, Illinois Rail’s show for $600. A record setting attendance of 650 at our last show last year capped off a record breaking season in both overall attendance and donations.
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For more information about the above qualifications call the Ogle County Clerk’s Office at 815-732-1110. The Ogle County Clerk’s
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GED open house set for March 26 Highland Community College Adult Education has scheduled a GED open house on Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Staff members will be
available to answer questions about the program and placement testing will also be available. For more information or to scheduled testing call 815599-3460.
Adult Education is also recruiting volunteer tutors. Anyone interested is invited to attend the open house or call Esther Mayer at 815-5993538 or e-mail her at esther. mayer@highland.edu.
Township meeting schedule set Regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the Mt. Morris Township Board are the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the township office, 105 W.
Lincoln St., Mt. Morris. The annual meeting will be Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the township office. Meeting dates for 2015 are April 10, May 8, June 12,
July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11. Meeting dates in 2016 are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, and March 11.
Potato bar to aid cancer research The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team will hold a potato bar on Sunday March 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship
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Hall at Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris. . The menu will include a baked potato topped with a
choice of a toppings, a slice of pie, and beverage for $6. Children under 10 eat for $3. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
The Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, will host a wound care certified LPN at their next scheduled Dr. Talk program on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. Mary M. Witt of Miracle Nursing will present the program on Condition of Your Legs.
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The Mt. Morris Times is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1969 by Earl Blevins and John Drew, co-publishers. It was sold in 1970 to Tri-County Press Publications of Polo, owned by Danny C. Terry. On June 2, 1977, Terry sold the Times and his other publications—the Tri-County Press and Forreston Journal—to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Other newspapers serving Mt. Morris have been the Mt. Morris Index, founded in 1899 by Harry and Harvey Kable, and the Mt. Morris News, which began publication in the late 1800's. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Forreston Journal, and Polo's Tri-County Press.
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Vendors pleased with show From A1 was situated in the high school gym. Toy show vendor Giles Turner, Augusta, Wis., said he was pleased with his sales. “I’m doing well today,” he said. “I always come here. I enjoy the people.” Turner said he has been doing toy shows for 35 years. “I do about 25 shows a Above left, “Structo man” Rodney Sager, Freeport, discusses a toy truck with James year across four states,” he Eusmus, Monroe, Wis., March 14 at the Forreston Farm Toy Show and Craft Fair. Above said. Down the aisle at a table right, Kaden Lingbeck, 8, Leaf River, and his father Ken look over the array of farm toys.
full of tractors and farm equipment, Kaden Lingbeck, 8, Leaf River, was on a mission. “I’m looking for several things,” he said. “I’m really looking for a bigger auger.” And that auger will be a John Deere, he declared, his favorite. His father Ken grinned. “He’ll find something,” he said. Across the gym, Rodney Sager, Freeport, was also pleased with the traffic at
his booth, which featured Structo toys. “I’ve sold quite a bit,” he said. “It’s the fourth or fifth time I’ve come here in the last 10 years. I like coming down here. You get to meet people and talk.” Sager said he loves Structo toys, formerly made in Freeport, and likes to find out all he can about them. “Once you get bitten by the bug, that’s it,” he said with a grin. “I’m the Structo man.”
Library News New Facebook Page The library now has a Facebook page. Information on upcoming activities is now available on the page, or the library website. Story Time Story time meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for all children ages 2 to 5. All are invited for a morning of fun. New Book Display The Best of 2014 books have been named and are displayed just inside the front doors. Any books on the list that are not in the display can be ordered through PrairieCat. These are the most critically acclaimed books of the year. A variety of books and
Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak The unexpected warm, spring weather was a welcome change. The melting snow will soon give way to new growth in the form of grass and flowers. Our amazing Creator has brought us the changing seasons, each as beautiful as the next. This morning in church, we were greeted by Sue Downs. Our special music was the story of the hymn, “This World is Not My Home.” This hymn was chosen by Larry Riffle. Our scripture lesson was read by Ron Baker. On Saturday morning, the women’s breakfast group met in the church basement. Sharon Baker hosted the meal for Vicki Hay, Judy
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Library Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Questions? Call 815-734-4927
Bison Project Betty Higby from the Nachusa Grasslands will provide information on the bison herd on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. All are invited to learn more about these creatures and their new home. Reservations are requested, but not required.
Display for March For the month of March, the artwork of David Cheatwood is featured. David does portraits in his own unique style. His work is fresh and expressive.
Thank You Beth Sundman helped to make the Facebook page available. The staff also thanks Cindy Belleque for being the guest reader at story time. It is wonderful to have these friends who will Doreen White cut a piece a cake while Bob DeWolfe holds a plate ready March 15 at step up and help when the Mt. Morris Public Library’s Very English Tea at Disciples United Methodist Church. needed. Thank you. At left is Carol Reckmeyer. Photo by Vinde Wells
Riffle, Martha Johannssen, and Jean Cunningham. While the group was small, the women enjoyed each other’s company. After the worship service this morning, Clint and I joined the group from our church at the Pine Cricker Café for lunch. We had a wonderful time in fellowship. At the end of the meal, Mike Hopkins was presented with cake and a candle for his birthday. Our group serenaded him, as well. Besides Clint and I, attending the lunch were Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Ellen Hopkins, Deb Ohlwine, Mike Hopkins, Don and Vicki Hay, Dee Michelini, Kent and Judy Nettz, Pastor Gregg and Sue Downs, and Jim and Nancy Hopkins. Don and Vicki Hay have just returned from their annual ski trip to Copper Mountain in Colorado. Their son, Mack, traveled from Tennessee to join in the fun. On Friday and Saturday night, I attended the play,
“Peter Pan and Wendy,” at the high school. Under the direction of Beth Wiegmann, the Polo Community High School students put on a wonderful play. The students did a great job. We are very lucky to have so much talent in our small town. In Oregon, the high school students put on the musical, “Copacabana.” Jim and Nancy Hopkins’ grandson, Connor Hopkins, performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the musical. Stephanie called with some exciting news. She created a design for a contest to promote the new “Cinderella” movie. The moviegoers attending the premiere at the Mall of America were allowed to vote. Stephanie’s design won the contest. All of the design students went to the premiere, as well. I really enjoy catching up with Stephanie. While we keep in touch throughout the week with text messages,
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email, Facebook, Instagram, and any other technological way to connect, those communications are usually very short, but welcome, just the same. About once a week, she calls me. It’s usually later in the evening and the conversations are long. I usually spend the last hour trying to convince her that I have things to do, however, she knows that all I really want to do is talk and laugh with her. When I think about my prayer life, it’s a lot like my conversations with Stephanie. I talk with God, all the time in short messages, like the texts between my daughter and me. I seem to be missing the long conversations with God, the kind of conversations that end with neither one of us wanting to be the one to say good-bye. Adding that amount of time, where I am focused on God, would deepen my relationship with my Heavenly Father. The good news is that
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while I my prayer life may not meet God’s expectations, He still loves me. He knows me and He knows what I’m going to do before I do it. He loves me and He loves you too.
I hope to see you next week in our church or one of our neighborhood churches. Come and worship with us. Take some time to get to know our God. He wants to know you, too.
Weather Spring begins March 20 at 5:45 p.m. CDT. Finally!! Temperatures: warming as cold cycle has finally ended. A little cooler but will have warm days. Should have rain. Best chances for storms are 19-20, 21-22, and 23-35. First day of spring may be stormy.
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Zondra Baley, Polo, will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo. Zondra formerly lived in Lena, moving to Polo in 2001. She has been very active in Salem United Church, Lena, garden club and woman’s club in Polo.
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Oregon Class of ‘75 seeking classmates Scott Zimmerman and Amanda Himert
Himert, Zimmerman to wed on Sept. 19 Amanda Himert and Scott Zimmermann, both originally of Oregon, wish to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Glenn and Ronda Himert, Oregon. Her fiance is the son of Mary Zimmermann and the late Richard Zimmermann, Lanark. Amanda is a 2008 graduate of Oregon High School. She earned her bachelor degree from Illinois State University in 2012. She is currently employed as a Leisure Services Supervisor at
Northbrook Park District, Northbrook. Scott is a 2005 graduate of Oregon High School. He earned his bachelor degree from Illinois State University in 2011 and his masters in business administration from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 2014. He is currently employed as a senior risk coordinator at Discover Financial, Riverwoods. The couple reside in Wheeling, and are planning a Sept. 19 wedding at Kilbuck Creek, Monroe Center.
The Oregon High School Class of 1975 is still trying to locate a few of classmates in time for the 40th class reunion planned this fall. “They may have moved away prior to graduating but we hoping to include them in our 40th celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17 at White Pines Inn,” said Liz (Mammen) Gamble, who is one of the organizers of the event. “We are looking forward to seeing any and all that can join us.” Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the following graduates is asked to email Gamble at lizgamble57@
yahoo.com or phone 262-758-0518 with the information. Classmates whose information is needed include Jon Anderson, Judy Atkinson, Lee Maltes, Mike Bjorklund, Cindy Bolhous, Kim Brady, Stan Brazell, James Emery, Dave Everett, Regina Foster, Brenda Hoople, Jerry Jones, Craig Martin, Ruth Ann Michael, Al Perkins, David Putman, Craig Rosquest, Robin Stensen, Mike Thomas, Kathy Whitt, Bobby Wilder, Wendy Wilson, David Wook, Sherri Woodworth, and David Young.
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses. March 11 Zachary A. Childers, Davis
Junction, Amanda L. Druien, Byron. Steven A. Metzger and Emily A. Smith, both of Forreston.
Ag dept. will host dinner The Agriculture Department at Highland Community College, Freeport, will host People Purpose & Passion: The Pathway to Success on April 2 at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include an Italian Beef dinner. Tickets are $10. Call 815-599-3478 for additional details.
Polar Plunge Joe Neubert, Jacob Werner, John Barnhart, Jeremy Reynolds, and Denny Mumford took the Polar Plunge March 7 to raise money for Special Olympics. The plunge was done at Rock Cut State Park. This team works in Oregon and decided to take the plunge to help raise money. Photo supplied
Gerald Gehrke Gerald Gehrke, Oregon, was named to the winter quarter honors list at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis. He is pursuing a bachelor of science in computer engineering. Undergraduate students on the honors list have earned a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.20 out of 4.0. Brooke Holloway Brooke Holloway, Leaf
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Chandler, Personnette to marry on April 24 Audra Chandler and Jeffrey Personette, both of Dixon, announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late James and Diane Chandler, Polo. Her fiance is the son of Richard and Pamela Personette, Mt. Morris. Audra is a graduate of Polo Community High
School. She is currently attending Sauk Valley Community College. Jeffrey is a graduate of Mt. Morris High School. He is employed by Woods Equipment Company, Oregon. The couple is planning an April 24 wedding in Dixon.
Kishwaukee College offering scholarships The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to Kishwaukee College for the Fall 2015 semester. The application deadline is April 3. The Kishwaukee College Foundation has an online application process. Students can access the application at: www. kishwaukeecollege. academicworks.com. A variety of scholarships are available in particular areas of study, for graduates of specific high schools, for students of particular
College News River, was named to the fall dean’s list and honor roll at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 out of a possible 4.0. Those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher qualify for the dean’s list. Greenville College Two area students were named to the dean’s list for
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heritage, for students demonstrating financial need, and for students in adult education and transition programs. Students who will be attending Kishwaukee College in Fall 2015 can apply for more than one scholarship by simply filling out the online application. For more information, contact the Kishwaukee College Foundation at 815-825-2086, ext. 2660 or email foundation@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.
the fall semester at Greenville College, Greenville. Earning academic honors were Benjamin Wiltse, Byron, and Jessica LaPage, Mt. Morris. To qualify for the dean’s list, freshmen are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Sophomores, juniors and seniors must have a 3.7 GPA. Daniel Grimm Daniel Grimm, a current student at Robert Morris University, Chicago, was named to the dean’s list for the winter quarter. He achieved a 4.0 GPA and has a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Grimm is a 2013 Oregon High School graduate. His parents are Michelle Beaudot, Oregon, and Gordon Grimm, Oglesby.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Javier Martinez 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour
Sunday, March 22—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Monday, March 23— Newslettter Deadline Wednesday, March 25—10 a.m. & 7 a.m. Lenten Service Thursday, March 26—10 a.m. Bible Class CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris
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Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Dave Jungnickel, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.� Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST 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 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 EMMANUEL 402 First Ave., Forreston EVANGELICAL Pastor David Poust LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-938-2380 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Thursday, March 19—7 p.m. (Payne’s Point) UMW Unite Meeting Pastor Andrew Kayes Sunday, March 22—9 a.m. Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 23—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE Coffee at The Depot; 3 p.m. CHURCH Good News Club OF MT. MORRIS Tuesday, March 24—Herald 102 S. Seminary St. News Due Mt. Morris Wednesday, March 25—6:30 Senior Pastor p.m. Bible Study Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor FLORENCE UNITED Lance Mennen METHODIST CHURCH 815-734-4942 2649 W. Florence Rd., Thursday, March 19—9:30 Freeport a.m. MOM’S Group; 1 p.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Ladies Bible Study Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 20—6:30 p.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Ladies Movie Night Saturday, March 21—7 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE Men’s Accountability Group CHURCH Sunday, March 22—8:30 7246 N. Freeport Rd., a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Forreston InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Presbyterian Church in Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; America Evening Small Groups Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Tuesday, March 24—9 a.m. 815-938-3605 Ladies Prayer Circle 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, March 25—6 10:30 a.m. Worship Service a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Meeting Pioneer Club Log onto our website at Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult http://www.efcmm.org to check Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir out our latest opportunities and updates FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH FAITH DISCOVERY 501 Third Ave. CHURCH Tim Fry, Pastor 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 9:30 a.m. Worship Jeremy Heller, Pastor 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN 10 a.m. Worship Service WORSHIPPING Nursery Available COMMUNITY, ELCA We are an independent nonPastor Jeff Schlesinger denominational Christian 815-222-7270 church. Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Visitors are always welcome. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall FAITH EVANGELICAL 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 LUTHERAN CHURCH (a mile south of Oregon) 402 Second Ave., Forreston Welcome Center Pastor Scott Ralston 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — GRACE VALLEY In the Heart of Forreston� CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH Sunday, March 22—9 a.m. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School German Valley Wednesday, March 25—6 p.m. Pastor Jake Ritzema Lenten Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten 815-362-6601 Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir Sunday School for All Ages Thursday, March 26—6:30 9 a.m. p.m. Bible Study Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29—7 p.m. FAITH UNITED Community Cantata METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, GERMAN VALLEY Growing & Serving in Faith UNITED METHODIST Handicapped Accessible CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Church and Main Streets Rev. Derek Rogers Matt Smith, Pastor 815-946-3212 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Website: faithumcpolo
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com LEAF RIVER UNITED Sunday Worship 9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship 10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Sunday School & Pastor David Poust Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 22—10:30 Activities during the Week: a.m. Worship Service & Thursday, March 19— Children’s Church Tuesday, March 24— Newsletter Deadline; Easter Plant Order Deadline Newsletter Deadline Sunday, March 22—2 p.m. Cotton Patch Program, Public LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Invited METHODIST CHURCH Monday, March 23—10 a.m. 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Women’s Bible Study; 10 a.m.Handicapped Accessible 6 p.m. Ogle County Educational Worship Service 9 a.m. Co-op Screening; 5 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Education Age Three through Tuesday, March 24—6:30 Sixth Grade. p.m. Den Meeting Everyone is Welcome Wednesday, March 25— Wednesday Night Alive-Sloppy MT. MORRIS CHURCH Joes; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Bible OF THE BRETHREN Study; 6:15 p.m. Children’s 409 W. Brayton Road Choir; 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Pastor Ginny Haney CHURCH Phone: 815-734-4573 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Office hours Monday - Friday Pastor Gregg Downs 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Thursday, March 19—4:30-7 a.m. Worship Service p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, March 20—9 a.m. POLO CHURCH OF THE Women’s Fellowship BRETHREN Saturday, March 21—8 a.m. Congress Ave. & Webster St. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (The church is handicapped Sunday, March 22—8:15 accessible) a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Pastor Leslie Lake Worship-Fifth Sunday in Lent; 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time a.m. Sunday School for All 11 a.m. Sunday School Ages; 12 p.m. Congregational Business Meeting & Potluck PRAIRIE DELL Monday, March 23—2-4:30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH p.m. Food Pantry Open 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Tuesday, March 24—8:45 Shannon a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Wednesday, March 25—7:15 815-864-2448 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 11:15 a.m. Fellowship OF GOD Wednesday, March 25—6 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon p.m. Lenten Study Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 REVIVE COMMUNITY 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH Service 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com NORTH GROVE 815-994-0428 EVANGELICAL CHURCH Southern Baptist 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Saturday Night Service Forreston 5:30 p.m. Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Celebrate Recovery Church: 815-938-2194 6-8 p.m. Monday Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, March 21—9-11:30 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop CHURCH Open at New Life Community 1000 Ill. 64 West Center Oregon Sunday, March 22—9 a.m. Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Interim Priest Worship Service 815-732-7211 or Tuesday, March 24—9-11:30 815-732-3328 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop www.saintbrides.org Open at New Life Community Email:saintbrides@ Center verizon. net Services OREGON Sunday-Holy Communion-8 CHURCH OF GOD and 10 a.m. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Wednesday Healing Pastor Michael Hoffman Service-6 p.m. 815-732-6847 Classes You and your family are Children’s Sunday School-9 invited to join us in worship a.m. on Sunday, March 22 at Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday) Pastor Hoffman’s sermon St. Bride’s follows traditional is titled “The Crowds or the Anglican-Episcopal church Christ – Your Choice.� practices; is biblically based Greeting you will be the and both family and individual Nick and Jennifer Hoffman oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. Family.
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ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Friday, March 20—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, March 21—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, March 22—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 12 p.m. Communion Class; 2 p.m. Bag Toss Tournament Monday, March 23—1 p.m. Naomi Group Tuesday, March 24—9 a.m. Dorcas Group Wednesday, March 25—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Midweek Gathering; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir 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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The Trinity Quartet will perform March 22 at Community Reformed Church of Freeport. Photo supplied
Trinity Quartet to perform Community Reformed Church of Freeport will hold its 22nd annual Lenten Concert Series on Sunday evenings through March 29. The Trinity Quartet will appear in concert on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1421 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Parking lot
entrances are on both West Galena Avenue and Winter Drive. Trinity Men’s Quartet members are from the Fulton and Morrison area and have been singing together for more than 25 years. At this concert, they will be joined by additional
musicians from the Spring Valley Reformed Church. A free will offering will be taken for support of their ministry through music. Refreshments will be provided following the concert. The Cifonie Quartet will perform March 29 in the final lenten concert.
Support meeting at Serenity Serenity Hospice and Home will sponsor H.U.G.S. (Helping Understand Grief for Survivors) on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Serenity Home, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon.
This group is open to all bereaved adults in the community. Join in as group members meet to help each other in dealing with the death of a loved one.
Call the Serenity Hospice and Home office by noon on Thursday, March 19 to make a reservation. If no one calls, the group will not meet.
MWA Pro Wrestling is coming to the Mt. Morris Colliseum, 26 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. The event will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project along with the Mt. Morris Let Freedom Ring Festival. The LFR Committee will run a concessions stand with the proceeds going toward the 2015 festival. Seven matches are scheduled, including three championship matches, a women’s match, and former
WWE Superstar Mantaur will be in action. A training seminar will start at 2 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a pro wrestler, becoming a better wrestler, or trying out for the MWA. Cost of the seminar is $30. The band TNB will play live that night. The event is sponsored by Sharky’s Sportsbar, Mt. Morris. Tickets prices are $10 for front row tickets if bought before the night of the event
or $12 at the door, $8 for general admission adults if bought before the event or $10 at the door, $5 for general admission kids tickets. Tickets are on sale now at Sharky’s or at tickethookups.com/ MtMorris28. For more information visit facebook. com/mwamidest/ mwaprowrestling. This event is fun and appropriate for all ages.
Pancake Day in Byron The Kiwanis Club of Byron will hold its 17th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, March 21 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Byron Forest Preserve Jarrett Center. The Pancake Day is held in conjunction with the Forest Preserve’s Maple Syrup Festival. Syrupmaking demonstrations and hayrides will be included during the festival. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available at the Forest Preserve, from any Kiwanis member, or at
the door. Proceeds are used to support community programs such as Adopt-AHighway, American Cancer Society, Byron Education Foundation, ByronFest Kiddie Korral, Byron Key Club, Byron Builders Club, Young Children Priority One, College Scholarships, and the Key Club Homeless Sleepout. Additional programs which receive support are Layperson of the Year, Maple Syrup Festival, Miracle on Second Street, Festival of Trees, Ogle
County Hospice, Operation Santa Claus, People Helping People, Prayer Breakfast, Rockford Rescue MIssion, Spastic Paralysis Research, Special Olympics, Village of Progress, and Youth Education Grants. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Byron Kiwanis invites interested persons to attend their meetings each Friday at Sunrise II Restaurant at 6:45 a.m.
Tax preparation help offered for Ogle County residents United Way of Ogle County and Goodwill make it free and easy to prepare 2014 taxes. Tax experts are available on Thursday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tri-County Opportunities Council, 306 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, and on Thursday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Those needing tax assistance should bring a
social security card, photo ID, medical insurance information, all wage forms (W-2, unemployment), college expenses (if any), property tax bill (if any) and checking or savings account information. Call 815-987-6200 to schedule an appointment. Income guidelines will apply. Family income must be less than $50,000, or single income must be less than $25,000.
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County News Public Voice Vote yes for ambulance Dear Editor, My name is J. Stephen Moehle and I grew up in Oregon. A very, very, important referendum is coming up and the community needs to pass the referendum. Nobody likes their taxes raised but this referendum is about saving people’s lives. You have an excellent fire department and please, please support the fire department. Just think if a medical emergency happens and there is no ambulance to transport the person to the hospital. Think about it and again please pass the referendum. I am proud of and love the community I grew up in. Sincerely, J. Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills
Supports Stone for mayor Dear Editor, We have had the great pleasure of knowing Tom Stone both personally and professionally for many
years. Tom has been a true leader for our little antique town by keeping both its charm and while also allowing its citizens to expand by ways of new businesses to the community, such as, Napa, Dairy Queen, and Dollar General just to mention a few. Yes, Oregon like every other small town in America has also seen its share of closed businesses…we believe in our mayor and will continue to support him. Won’t you join in reelecting Tom Stone for Mayor! Victor and Jan Green Oregon
Vote Stone for Oregon mayor Dear Editor, As local business owners, we truly believe in Mayor Tom Stone and feel he should be re-elected as mayor of Oregon. Tom Stone is highly qualified, very passionate, and focused in his duties as a leader of our community. He works tirelessly to make sure local business not only prosper, but, he is always willing to listen to business owners about any new ways to improve their profit margins to helping
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maintain the historic look of a building that gives Oregon its unique charm. Please join me at the polling booth on Election Day and re-elect Tom Stone for Mayor. J.T. Wells Diane S. Wells Oregon
Holland says vote for Stone Dear Editor, I have known Tom Stone both personally and professionally for many years. He continually has proven his commitment to the city of Oregon and his willingness to work and listen to his fellow citizens. This has made Oregon a better place to live. I am voting for Tom Stone and I hope you join me too on April 7 in re-electing Tom Stone as our mayor. Neil E. Holland Oregon
Wants Stone to be re-elected Dear Editor, Please join me in reelecting Tom Stone for mayor of Oregon on April 7. Tom has proven himself a hardworking business man in Oregon.
The Mt. Morris Times, Oregon Republican Reporter, Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal are accepting letters to the editor related to the April 7 consolidated election. No letters pertaining to the election will be published after the
During his 35 years as a resident of Oregon he has served our town in many capacities including the City Council, the Ogle County Board, Oregon School Board, and during the last four years as our mayor. His contributions have benefitted Oregon and resulted n many positive changes that we have enjoyed for many years. I hope you will join me in re-electing Tom Stone as mayor of Oregon. Larry Holland Oregon
Good programs offered at RRC Dear Editor, It has been a long winter but spring is just about here! Rock River Center had a terrific program by Joe Conroy of Classic American Tours who has a fine speaking voice but even more impressive is that he described about twenty trips in detail, without a note or outline. I have been to all these places years ago and it surely brought back memories… wish I were able to go again. Then Dr. Nelson had a program on colds versus flu…what to do, what the difference is, what not to do. He explained all the
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medical terms and even Great-Grandma’s remedies. He conducts a program on the third Thursday each month at 10:30 a.m., free, pot luck follows. Also on March 7, a Lions breakfast was held; all the pancakes, apple sauce and sausage you could eat at $5. It was very well attended and fun. There are many activities from cards, Wii, pool, carving, computer classes, Stump Jumpers, Situation Room, Fun with Words, quilting, crafts and many more. There is also a whole grains program on March 25 at 1:30 p.m. The Facebook class starts May 13, Genealogy on April 22, Spelling Bee on April 18. Be sure to attend the bison program at the Mt. Morris Library on March 22, 2 p.m., children and adults can learn at this free event. There is no reason to have cabin fever; most all these programs are free and nearby. Anna Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris
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High Basketball Teams, Thank you to all for your support throughout our basketball season. We appreciate the rides to and from practices and games and our loud and enthusiastic home crowds. We also are grateful to all who volunteered to take tickets. We want to extend a special ‘thank you’ to Mr. Miles Beske and the pep band that inspired us in our final game of the year. Thank you to Mrs. Kathi Tremble and the student council for running the concession stands during our home games. Also thank you to Brigham Finch, Abigail Baker, and Bev Spears for their help with book and clock throughout the season. Thank you to our families for their support. A final ‘thank you’ to Mrs. Salley Wessels, Mr. Miles Beske and Mr. Logan Cann for their time and help with our teams. Our seasons were a huge success thanks to all of you. A program cannot survive without the generous support of all of you. Thanks again! Sincerely, Coaches Carrie O’Neil and Gretchen Nelson and the 2015 DLR Junior High basketball teams
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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for March 3 through March 15. March 3 At 10 a.m., after a thorough investigation, William J. Kelley, III, 34, Oregon, who was already being housed at the Ogle County jail on separate, unrelated, charge(s), was charged with the offense of theft — less than $300. Kelley remained in the custody of Ogle County Corrections Officers. Timothy J. Hollewell, 60, Oregon, was arrested at 6:42 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of cannabis charge. Hollewell was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 7:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Shell parking lot located at 201 S. Fourth Street involving a 2010 Dodge driven by Richard D. Krug, Jr., 38, Oregon, and a parked 2006 Chevrolet belonging to James J. Ruch, 42, Franklin Grove. No citations were issued. Robert E. Blanchard, 49, Oregon, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. Blanchard was transported to the Ogle County jail. March 4 At 4 p.m., police investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash at 225 N. Nohe Ave. involving a 2005 Jeep driven by Charles W. Hitchcock, 79, Oregon. No
citations were issued. March 6 Brian A. Rosenbalm, 33, Oregon, was issued a citation at 6:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. Third Street. Joseph D. Smith, 28, Sterling, was issued a citation at 6:50 p.m. for speeding - 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street. Michael T. Beightol, 31, Freeport, was issued a citation at 11:10 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington Street. March 7 At 12:08 a.m., police arrested Eric R. Young, 19, Mt. Morris, for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content more than .08%, and driving while license suspended. Young was also charged with illegal possession and consumption of alcohol as a minor, illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of cannabis less than 30 grams. A juvenile passenger in Young’s vehicle, age 17 of Mt. Morris, was also taken into limited custody for the offense of illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. The minor was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released into his mother’s care. Young was transported to
the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 700 block of Franklin Street. Rashaan D. Taylor, 19, Dixon, was arrested at 5:42 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Taylor was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. At 8:08 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at 210 S. Fourth Street, the Oregon laundromat, resulting in the arrest of Michelle C. Kelley, 51, Oregon, for battery. Kelley was transported to the Ogle County jail. March 8 Nathan L. Rebollar-Sosa, 29, Dixon, was issued a citation at 4:35 p.m. for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Fourth Street.
County jail. March 12 Douglas S. Carr, 45, Oregon, was issued citations at 4:35 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street. Audrey M. Mongan, 19, Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:15 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of Monroe and Washington Streets. Robert A. Madro, 38, Oregon, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Madro was transported to the Ogle County jail. March 14 At 2:16 a.m., police were
alerted to a possible prowler in the 800 block of Monroe Street. Investigation resulted in taking one male 16-year-old juvenile of Oregon and one female 16-year-old juvenile of Byron into limited custody for violating the curfew ordinance. Both juveniles were released to a parent’s custody. March 15 Aaron C. Kitzmiller, 26, Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 6:30 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street. Twelve parking tickets and 22 verbal/written warnings were issued from March 2 through March 15. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations
and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through March 3 - 15 Checking a Subject Vehicle............................ 4 Citizen Complaints....... 10 Ordinance Violation Complaints ..................... 1 Juvenile Complaints ....... 2 Animal Complaints ........ 5 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ................. 3 Vehicle/Building Lockout ......................... 5 Noise Complaint ............ 3 Disturbance / Domestic .. 3 Ambulance/Other Department Assist .......... 4 Alarm Response/Open Door, Window ................ 4 Traffic Stops................. 41 911 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines.................... 3
Miranda E. Hendricks, 32, of Canton, was issued a citation at 5:45 p.m. for speeding - 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street. March 10 Brett R. Burke, 41, Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:20 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of Monroe Street. March 11 Tyler J. Ewald, 23, Rochelle, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. on an outstanding Carroll County warrant for contempt of court on a burglary charge. Ewald was transported to the Ogle
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Band Extravaganza is March 19
The Oregon school bands will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser on Thursday, March 19 from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon High School cafeteria. Following the pasta dinner, band students in grades 5-12 will perform in the 21st annual Band Extravaganza at 7
p.m. at the Blackhawk Center. Admission to the concert is free but donations are welcome. The pasta dinner includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $5 (children five and under eat free). Proceeds from the dinner
will go to the OHS Band Program. Advance tickets may be purchased from any band members (grades 5-12), by emailing Andy Eckardt, band director, at aeckardt@ocusd. net, or by calling the school at 815-732-6241. The concert will feature
performances by the fifth and sixth grade band and the David L. Rahn Junior High band, under the direction of Miles Beske, as well as selections performed by the Oregon High School band, directed by Andy Eckardt. All three bands will perform together, as well.
Civil War will be the topic on April 13 The Friends of the Oregon Library and the Rock River Center sponsor a presentation by Terry Dyer on the Civil War on Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Rock River Center. Betty Obendorf, Polo, spoke about the history of The Civil War seems like greeting cards March 15 at the Mt. Morris Public a conflict that happened Library’s Very English Tea at Disciples United far away from northern Methodist Church. Photo by Vinde Wells Illinois, but several local places were built to remind us of the toll it took on local communities and people. One of the most remarkable of these places Cub Scout Pack 81, down the streets at 9 a.m. to is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, now known Boy Scout Troop 52, and collect food donations. Venturing Crew 52 will The food donations will as the Veterans Memorial conduct food drives in be delivered to Lifeline Food Hall. Oregon and Mt. Morris on Pantry, Oregon, and Loaves Saturday, March 21 from 9 and Fish Food Pantry, Mt. a.m. to noon. Morris. Please put non-perishable For additional information food donations in a bag by call Ray Gruber 815-732the front door. 6807 or Kate Lehrke 815“Cotton Patch Gospel,” The Scouts will start going 732-7204. a retelling of the story of Jesus in contemporary rural Georgia, will be performed in a one-man musical by Phillip Kaufmann on Sunday, March 22 at 2 Students at Oregon High day. p.m. at the Oregon United School will go throughout Clothing will be kept in the Methodist Church, 200 S. the community on Tuesday, DLR nurse’s office to give to Fourth St., Oregon. April 14 to collect gently students if they have a need The show’s music and used clothing for use at for clothing during the day. lyrics were written by Harry David L. Rahn Junior High. Chapin just before his death Anyone with clothing to For more information call in 1981. donate is asked to leave it Kim Radostits, teacher at Suggested admission is outside their homes. Students Oregon High School, 815- $10, with 100 percent of will pick up donations that 732-5300. the proceeds going to fight
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It might appear to be just another older building in Rockford until Dyer talks about it. He brings it alive again. He is intimately knowledgeable about the Civil War, being a direct
descendant of a veteran. Dyer will talk about the origin and history of the Memorial Hall, the meeting place of the GAR, which is the first veterans group ever formed in the United States.
The program is free. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be gladly accepted. Funds remaining after paying expenses will go to benefit the library.
Give blood at St. Mary’s March 20 and get $2 off at St. Mary’s fish fry The Oregon Knights of Columbus 1092 and Catholic Daughters of America 1337 will host a community blood drive on Friday, March 20 in the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Mary’s Community Center, 881
Mongan Drive, Oregon. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will draw blood from 1 to 7 p.m. The blood drive will run in conjunction with the season’s
first St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Fry that will start at 5 p.m. Anyone donating or attempting to donate at the drive will receive a coupon for $2 off dinner at any of this season’s St. Mary’s Fish Frys.
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hunger through Life Line in Oregon, Loaves & Fish in Mt. Morris, the Mennonite Central Committee, and Why Hunger food programs. Harry Chapin founded Why Hunger in 1975 and was widely recognized for
his activism in fighting world hunger. Kaufman has performed Cotton Patch Gospel since 2011 to raise funds and awareness for world hunger, sponsored by his home church, Willow
Springs Mennonite Church, Tiskilwa. To date he has raised more than $120,000 for hunger projects. For more information, call 815-732-2994.
Enjoy a cabbage dinner Saturday Oregon VFW Post 8739 will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner will consist
of corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, salad, dinner roll, and dessert. The cost is $8 per person.
All proceeds after expenses will go to help the VFW with their veterans services. The post is located at 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon.
Phidian Art Club selects judge for annual art show The Phidian Art Club has selected Chris Cicala and Virginia Guzior to judge
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They are both graduates of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, They have experienced cultures and artwork all over the globe. The public will again have the opportunity to choose a People’s Choice Award by voting for their favorite entry prior to the awards presentation and judges’ critique of winning works. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and voting. The awards presentation begins at 7 p.m. Artwork will be received in the lower gallery of
the Loveland Community Building on Thursday, March 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Friday, March 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. Entry fee is $15 for one piece, and $25 for two pieces of artwork, with a two-piece limit. Artwork will remain on display at the Loveland Building through Thursday, April 30. Artwork must be original, not be produced under the direction of an instructor, no more than five years old, never been entered in a Phidian Show, ready for
hanging by wire no sawtooth hangers, no larger than 48 inches in width or more than 25 pounds. Artists must live within a 35-mile radius of Dixon and be 17 years or older. Artists may enter paintings or drawings only. No photography, crafts, sculptures, computergenerated or threedimensional art will be accepted. For more information, guidelines and entry forms, please contact Ellen Allen at 815-652-2002 or Judy Dixon at 815-288-2501.
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OHS academic bowl team finishes successful season Oregon High School’s Academic Bowl Team completed a successful season finished third in conference play and
advancing to the Class A Sectional in the two-division state tournament. “We have had a fantastic season with varsity finishing
in third place for conference play, and winning third place in the Masonic Bowl Tournament,” said co-coach Kimberly M. Radostits.
Members of the Oregon High School Academic Bowl team pose for a photo with their plaque and coaches. Pictured, left to right, are: Coach Danyel Larsen, Kristin Drew, Paul Reckamp, Ben Baldwin, Rosie Sarantakos, Sarah Lauer, and Coach Kim Radostits.
“Ben Baldwin, our team captain is an all-conference member and has scored well over 700 points this season, followed by Paul Reckamp and Will Coots in scores.” Members of the varsity team were: Ben Baldwin, Ashley Denton, Lucas Carr, Kristin Drew, Jacob Harshman, Jaclyn Borgen, Everett Estrada, Beth Obendorf, Sarah Lauer, Carly Stephens, Will Coots, Paul Reckamp, Zoe Nelson, James Taylor, and Jacob Ebens. Junior varsity members were: Rosie Sarantakos, Ellen Reckamp, Shania Gehrke, Alyssa Theisen, Jeff Gracyalny, Mason Handel, and Julie Davis.
The regional and sectional team this year included: Ben Baldwin (captain/senior), Kristin Drew (senior), Sarah Lauer (senior), Paul Reckamp (junior), and Rosie Sarantakos (sophomore). “For regionals, we played Aquin, Shabbona and Byron and won all three matches,” Radostits said. At the regional on March 9, Oregon defeated Shabbona 240-40, Freeport Aquin 210-130, and Byron 160-80, to advance to the sectional. At the sectional, held March 14 at Rockford’s Keith Country Day School, the play was round robin style. “We won two of our three
Clausen and Mongan selected as FFA District 1 winners Two Oregon High School students were selected as the District 1 FFA Proficiency Winners at a recent competition in Geneseo. Michael Clausen was selected as the winner in Beef Production Placement. He was previously chosen as the chapter and section awardee in this area. He is the son of Thomas Clausen and Mary MeadCantrell. Abby Mongan was selected as the winner in Small Animal Production and Care. She was previously chosen as the Chapter and Section awardee is this area. She is the daughter of Dan and Jean Mongan. Students were chosen by
a committee of agriculture industry representatives and teachers knowledgeable in this work-based area. They are now eligible to compete in the State FFA Awards Selection process in Urbana-Champaign on March 28. Both will receive plaques for their accomplishments. Other Oregon students who competed were Abby Martin, Chelsea Eden, Michaela Eden, BreAunna Pederson Pennington, and Meghan Groenhagen. Josh Nelson is the agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at Oregon High School. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 52 different
areas based on their workbased learning, also known as Supervised Agriculture Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award. SAEs allow students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculturebased business or conducting an agriculturebased scientific experiment and reporting results.
matches (losing to Sterling Newman) putting us in second place for the site and in the top 16 schools in the state for our class,” Radostits said. Oregon lost to Newman 510-130, but beat Morrison 250-170 and Keith Country Day 250-200. Newman competes at the Class A finals on March 20 in Peoria. “We couldn’t be more proud of the students on our team,” said Radostits. “Despite their busy schedules they have truly shown dedication to the team and are always very supportive of each other. It’s great to be an Oregon Hawk!”
Kids will show off science skills The 15th annual Oregon Elementary School Science Fair will be held at the Blackhawk Center on Saturday, March 21. Student participation has increased with more than 150 young scientists expected to demonstrate their interests this year. The public is encouraged to come at 11 a.m. Saturday morning to enjoy the excitement as students share their projects with the Grant Cermak makes sure that his project is in order community. The Awards Ceremony will before judging last year at the Oregon Elementary School follow at 11:30 a.m. Science Fair. Photo supplied
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Join in for stories, crafts, friends, and fun. Story Time is designed for 3-6 year olds. Registration is requested.
2015 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest Entry forms for the 2015 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest are available at the library. The 2015 theme is Read to the Rhythm. Students in grades K-12 are eligible and entries will be accepted through March 31. Come in to pick up an entry form. All entries will be displayed at the library in April and Asher, Nick, Zeke, Isabelle, and Hayden were hopping around during Oregon Public selected bookmarks will be duplicated and used during Library Preschool Story Time. Photo supplied the 2015 Summer Reading Program.
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meets Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at the library. The book to be discussed is “Orphan Train” a novel by Christina B Kline. “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of American history. Beautiful.” - Ann Packer Tax Forms Available A very limited number of tax forms are available at the library. Only 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, and the Illinois 1040 have been received. The federal forms do not have the accompanying instruction booklets, but Illinois has sent a few instruction books for the IL1040. Online filing is now free and highly encouraged. The Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, is hosting AARP tax aides on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 8. Call 815-732-3252 to make an appointment. The center does not have tax forms available. New Arrivals DVDs Whiplash Big Hero 6 Lucy The Guest Birdman Predestination The Song Jane Eyre Mockingjay The Judge CDs Morning Phase - Beck My Everything - Ariana Grande Lost in the Dream - The War on Drugs In The Lonely Hour Sam Smith Turn Blue-The Black Keys 1989 - Taylor Swift Bringing Back the Sunshine - Blake Shelton The library is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.
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OHS student to be featured at Freedom Lutheran’s gallery Freedom Lutheran is proud on attending Illinois State to host one of their own University where she will members as the next featured major in bilingual elementary artist in their Welcome education. Center Gallery. “She says she is not Oregon High School going to pursue a degree in Senior Megan art, but after Scott will be viewing her displaying her display it will artwork during be difficult March and for anyone to April. refrain from On Tuesday, encouraging March 24, from her to continue 5:30 p.m. to 7 to paint,” said p.m. Scott will Schlesinger. be available “She shows to discuss her great diversity art and answer OHS Senior Megan Scott in her work, q u e s t i o n s will be displaying her with a variety during a “Meet artwork during March and of mediums the Artist April. Photo supplied and a variety Night.” of subjects. Refreshments will be Though the evening is served. All are welcome to primarily informal, at about attend. 6 p.m. she will make some “This is an exciting event comments on her pieces and for both Freedom Lutheran there will be a short question and for Scott. Freedom and answer period, he said. Lutheran has hosted Freedom Lutheran is a numerous local artists in mission congregation of the its gallery, but Scott is the Evangelical Lutheran Church second artist that has had her in America (ELCA). They premier at the gallery,” said worship at Lutheran Outdoor Freedom Lutheran Pastor Ministries Center (LOMC) Jeff Schlesinger. “She is a just south of Oregon Sundays multi-talented young woman at 9:45 a.m. who also has worked on the During the week they art of dance as a member of maintain their downtown Colleen’s School of Celtic Welcome Center in the 100 and Clogging.” block of S. Fourth Street, In addition to this she is where they have a small fair a three year member of the trade shop, the art gallery, Oregon High School dance and community gathering squad. Next year she plans area.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
OHS softball team gearing up for start of season By Andy Colbert Reporter Jay Holley returns for his second year as Oregon softball coach and hopes that stability can continue to be established with the program. “The first year was exciting, challenging and an eye-opener. I had fun with it,” said the long-time Mt. Morris resident. “We knew it would be a rocky start, being the third coach in three years. There were a lot of changes, with procedures and doing things differently.” Oregon finished 11-16, winning its first regional game, but losing to powerhouse Stillman Valley in the semifinals. “They’ll be the team to beat in our conference,” Holley said. “Rock Falls is another team with a good senior pitcher. Byron has a new coach and will be towards the top, as will Mendota. I want us to be in the top three.” One thing that Holley hopes to improve on is
defensive lapses. In several games last year, the Lady Hawks had leads entering the final innings, but errors led to defeats. “The biggest thing for us is to be able to finish games,” Holley said. “We need to control those errors on defense. The girls never quit, though.” Two key losses to graduation were Emma Crandall and Kasey Lapp. “It hurt losing Emma to injury last year, but she provided leadership for us. Kasey was also a senior leader,” Holley said. One of the highlights from last year was a team batting average of .370 and that was with a few sophomores playing up. Holley will again rely on underclassmen to fill roles due to injuries and numbers. The only senior is pitcher Abby Baker. “She’s our ace,” Holley said. “Besides her ability, she knows the game. Abby’s added a couple more pitches. She has four or five she can use.”
Oregon’s Abby Baker unleashes a pitch against Forreston-Polo in 2014. Baker is the lead pitcher for the Lady Hawks this year. File photo
Baker will also be counted on at the plate, with both her speed and left-handed hitting. A strength of the team will be depth on the mound. Backing up Baker will be sophomores Emily Perkins and Hailey White. “Emily is phenomenal with the off speed and Hailey has a drop ball and off speed,” Holley said. White is a good slap hitter
that bats left and Perkins hit .528 as a freshman last year after being moved up to varsity. “For a freshman, that’s great. Kids feed off of that,” Holley said. Holley’s daughter Isabella returns as first baseman, but will start the year as catcher because of injuries. “She wants to improve on her strikeouts,” Holley said. “She’s one of our heavy-
hitters that can pound the ball.” Like basketball, Bella Holley will use her knowledge of the game to help direct play on the field. Alli Henson is another big bat that came on towards the end of last season. The junior line-drive hitter will play third base. Ally Bartling will make a transition from the outfield to shortstop. “I know she has the ability on offense and we just got to get her confidence going,” Holley said. Anni Wilson is a fourth junior basketball player that will make an impact on the team. The speedster is coming off a knee injury and will play either first base or the outfield. The regular catcher will be junior Bree Bicsler, who currently has an off-season shoulder injury. Abby Sgro, another injury (back) riddled junior, is hoping to be back on the field in a few weeks, where she’ll play second and the outfield. Jasmine Sklavanitis is in
her second year of playing softball and has come a long way according to Holley. She will play both infield and outfield. “She’s lanky, has speed and throws with authority,” he added. Hannah Wolber will be brought up from the sophomore ranks as a utility player. A pair of freshmen, Gylian Finch and Aleah Wight will see playing time as outfielders. “They have lots of speed,” Holley said. “We have a lot of team speed.” Assisting Holley on the varsity is his good friend Lou Finch. “He’s great to have an assistant,” Holley said. “We grew up six houses away and have known each other our whole life. Along with softball, we’ll try to teach life lessons.” The first home game for the Lady Hawks is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. against Indian Creek, weather permitting. Games are played at Oregon Park West.
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fourth at state By Andy Colbert Reporter In the third-place game of the 1A state basketball finals March 14, Colfax Ridgeview defeated Forreston, 53-35. It was the second 35-point game for the Cardinals, following the 50-35 loss to Mounds-Meridian. Colfax jumped out to a 17-8 first-quarter lead and never looked back. All-stater William Tinsley led the Mustangs with 14 points and nine rebounds. “I thought we came out and made shots early,” Colfax coach Rodney Kellar said. “I thought we were aggressive on the boards early. The kids executed defensively very well. We did something a little bit different that we hadn’t done since the start of the season; we went 1-2-2 just to get back in defensive transition and take away from of their transition baskets.”
That defensive pressure hampered Forreston’s runout game, which had been so effective in the supersectional against St. Francis de Sales. “I think we had eight points off turnovers at halftime,” Kellar said. “We stayed aggressive and kept the foot on the pedal.” In the second quarter, Forreston played even and went to the half down 27-17. “We just never got settled again,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said, especially on the offensive end. We didn’t shoot it well again today.” The Cardinals were 27 percent from the field and only 1-for-4 from the free throw line. Robert DeVries had 11 points and Ethan Groom and Markus Edler chipped in nine each. Groom helped out the averages by going 3-for-7 from 3-pointland.
The Forreston Cardinals received their fourth place trophy on the floor of the Peoria Civic Center on March 14 afternoon after losing to Ridgeview in the third place game for 1A schools. Photo by Chris Johnson
Otherwise, it was a struggle all weekend at Carver Arena for the Cardinals on offense. “When you don’t shoot it well, it’s hard to maintain high energy on the defense end of the floor,” Ross said. In the second half, Colfax remained in control throughout with Forreston unable to make any kind of run. One positive was a wash
in rebounds with their opponent, unlike Friday’s large deficit against Meridian. DeVries had 10 boards to take game-high honors among both teams. “As far as rebounding, I thought we were better than yesterday, but you can’t give any team second and thirdchance opportunities,” Ross said. “When you do that,
you’re asking for trouble.” Forreston did hold the Mustangs to only five offensive rebounds, while grabbing 11 themselves. The only problem was the inability to convert those chances with timely scoring. The Cardinals finished the year with a second IHSA state trophy for the school’s trophy case and a 26-7 record. The won the 1A state
football title in November. “It stings right now, but to win a state title in football and make the final four in basketball means something,” Wyatt Kerchner said. “Between football and basketball, it’s been a dream,” said Kaleb Reining, who finished the tournament with the best shooting average for Forreston, at four-for-five.
Cold shooting hampers Forreston By Andy Colbert Reporter Forreston lost 50-35 to Mounds Meridian in Friday’s 1A state basketball semifinals, but the more telling numbers were found in 3-point shooting percentage and in rebounding. The Cardinals had difficulty finding the bottom Forreston’s Aaron Shelton and Robert DeVries react after of the hoop at Carver Arena, missing 19 of their first falling to Mounds (Meridian) on March 13.
20 shots from beyond the 3-point line. And, without a starter above 6-foot-2, Meridian had a 48-20 advantage on the boards. “That edge in rebounding is amazing,” Meridian coach Erik Griffin. Up until the final minute of the game, Davarae Edmonds had more rebounds on his own (17) than Forreston’s entire team. In the first half,
even with all the missed shots, the Cardinals failed to nab a single offensive board. “We’re used to more than one shot attempt,” said Robert DeVries, Forreston’s season leader in rebounds. “We live on that second chance.” Meridian (27-7) dictated the tempo and the style of play, and the Cardinals couldn’t recover. “Even though they were
state football champs, basketball is a different game. We physically intimidated them,” Edmonds said. “They couldn’t keep up with us. We stayed aggressive.” “I don’t think physicality was the issue,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “We came out and had a bad day. We didn’t settle down and get into our game.” Early in the second quarter, Turn to B2
Handel, Otten compete in 3-point contest By Andy Colbert Reporter It was more than Forreston’s basketball team making a splash at the IHSA state tournament. Matt Handel of Polo earned third place in the 3-point shooting competition and Oregon’s Trevor Otten just missed joining Handel in the finals. A total of 32 state qualifiers in both 1A and 2A competed for the right to move on to Friday’s finals. only four in each class would move on. In Thursday’s 1A preliminaries at Peoria, Handel made 9 baskets out of 15 attempts to tie four other shooters for three remaining
spots in the finals. In the shoot-off, Handel tied sophomore Jason Sollars of Armstrong with four out of 10 shots made. In another tie-breaker between the pair, Handel edged Sollars for the final spot with a five to four advantage. “I was more nervous that day than the finals,” said Handel, a senior guard for the Marcos. “It was a dream to compete. It was a fun experience and I am glad I made it here.” In Friday’s finals, held right after the Forreston-Mounds Meridian game, Handel made eight 3-point shots, to finish behind Jonathan Barth of Flanagan and Dylan Black
of Pakota, who both made 10. Barth won in a shoot off to claim first, after taking the runner-up position in 2014. With a large contingent of Polo backers rooting him on among the thousands present at Carver Arena, Handel was quite pleased with his finish. “It was an amazing turnout of fans,” Handel said. “I’ve been a part of a lot of wins at Polo. It’s been a good time of my life.” Andrew Davis of White Hall was fourth with six baskets made. In the 2A competition, Otten was in a similar situation as Handel. After Thursday’s preliminaries, he was tied with five other shooters for
three available spots in the finals. Each made 10, while one shooter already qualified with 11 made. Otten made 4-of-5 in the first rack (from the side), 4-of-5 from the top of the key and then his first two on the other side rack for 10-of-12 shooting. Unfortunately, the last three shots rattled out, forcing him into the shoot-off. “It was nerve-wracking, especially waiting around to see where everyone finished,” At left, Oregon’s Trevor Otten shoots a three during a Otten said. In the shoot off, Otten got game this season. At right, Polo’s Matthew Handel puts off to a fast start, hitting his up a shot during the three point contest March 13. first three, but drew blanks okay, but maybe I let up a from Farmington, won the after that and missed the little,” Otten said. finals with 10 shots made, finals with a 3-for-10 finish. the same as Otten made in “At first, I thought I’d be Eric Higgs, a sophomore the prelims.
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Forreston falls to Meridian From B1 Forreston did have a 4-minute stretch where it briefly took control of the contest. Trailing 9-6, the Cardinals ran off nine straight points for a 15-9 lead, as the teams went to the bench for the TV timeout. DeVries led the way with a long pass from his knees to Kaleb Reining for an easy score, then found Wyatt Kerchner on another longrange assist. He closed out the run with a driving layup through a maze of Bobcat defenders. “We knew DeVries and Kerchner were very good players, and they like to penetrate,” Griffin said. “We did everything we needed to do to stop them down the stretch.” It might not have been as much of Meridian shutting down Forreston, as it was Forreston going ice-cold from the field and the free-throw line. After that first-half surge, the Cardinals didn’t score again until 6:51 remained in the third quarter. The normally dependable DeVries and Kerchner ended up a combined 1-for-9 from the charity stripe for the game. “Those missed shots were so uncharacteristic,” Ross said. “Ultimately, we weren’t hitting shots, and after a while, it becomes a mental issue.” At that 6:51 mark of the third quarter, Forreston still only trailed 22-16 after Aaron Shelton broke the scoring drought with a free throw, as the Bobcats also struggled shooting. The major difference, though, was Edmonds, Tyrone Nesby (son of an NBA player of the same name), and allstater David Davis (22 points) dominating around the basket. Nesby worked the back door to increase the lead to 26-16, then the Bobcats
Forreston’s Wyatt Kerchner and Robert DeVries battle Mounds Meridian’s Ryan Moore for a rebound.
had two straight scores after offensive rebounds. “They’re athletic, and we didn’t put a body on them,” said Ross, who was soon forced to go to a man-to-man, as Meridian began to find holes in the zone down low. Ethan Groom finally broke the team’s 0-for-10 slump in 3-point shooting by nailing a basket to cut the lead to 3021. Reining added his third bucket on 3-for-3 shooting, and the Cardinals only trailed by seven with 3 minutes left in the third quarter. “We did have some positives with my teammates finding the open man on shots,” Reining said. The two teams traded baskets the rest of the quarter, with DeVries scoring on an NBA-type drive to the hoop to make it 35-27. In the fourth quarter, Forreston finally got two offensive rebounds on one possession, but continued cold shooting led to zero points on that possession. At the 4:48 mark, they were still 1-for-17 from beyond the
arc, as Meridian increased its lead to 41-27 and the chant of “airball” could occasionally be heard, directed from the Bobcat stands toward Forreston players. Nathan Schneiderman and Shelton did have 3-pointers in the final minutes to keep that shooting percentage from being absolutely abysmal. In a final measure of futility, Forreston had three offensive rebounds, but missed all three putbacks under the basket as the game came to a close. “Today doesn’t define us,” Ross said. “We came out and had a bad day. I couldn’t be prouder of our guys.” “We’ve been overlooked all year,” Schneiderman said. “We were picked [by a local newspaper] to finish sixth in the conference. This has been a great experience.” DeVries led the Cardinals with 10 points, followed by Kerchner with seven, and Reining with six. Kerchner also had four steals, and Forreston only had four turnovers the entire game for the best team statistic.
Forreston’s Robert DeVries puts up an acrobatic layup against Mounds Meridian during action at the Class 1A state finals in Peoria on March 13. Photos by Chris Johnson
Forreston head coach Travis Ross talks with his team during a timeout late in the game Friday afternoon in Peoria against Mounds (Meridian). Photo by Chris Johnson
Sports Column Reflections on the IHSA state basketball finals
these small schools and their communities. I wonder, though, if the atmosphere for the sectional title game against Freeport Aquin was more exciting? Specifically, were you as a Cardinal fan more turned on by being crammed into the school gym bleachers at Lanark than being in spacious Carver Arena in Peoria? Our photographer Chris Johnson told me that Lanark was far superior when it came to a genuine game atmosphere. It was electric there and a bit toned down at Carver. Just like during the football post season – the quarterfinal game at Stark County had a better environment than Memorial Stadium for the championship.
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CONGRATULATIONS
After following the IHSA boys state basketball tournament for about 50 years, I finally had the chance to attend it this past weekend, courtesy of Forreston’s appearance. No doubt, it is much more interesting when you are familiar with one of these teams, as those of us locals were with Forreston. It was a fine experience, seeing first hand how the event is administered and the enthusiasm generated by
None-the-less, many thanks go out to basketball team from Forreston for taking all of us on a fun ride all the way to Peoria. There should be absolutely no disappointment in not winning the whole thing. In a relative sense, just making that far is on par with the football team taking the title. The expectation for both squads were different. Either way, it was mission accomplished. Saturday night, I was watching the video replay of the Forreston-Colfax game on the Internet, another family member was watching the 2A finals on TV and the WRHL radio broadcast was also tuned in. It is such a different era than 40 or 50 years ago,
when other than being there in person, real-time access was limited. I can remember traveling from Rochelle to Mendota in the late 60s with my dad to watch one of the championship games. Apparently, someone he knew there had a cable feed to the tournament that wasn’t available in Rochelle. NCAA March Madness pools have been all the rage for decades. However, there was a time when the Illinois high school tournament generated more “betting” interest, especially in a oneclass system. The final Sweet Sixteen and/or Elite Eight teams were put in a hat and each member of the betting pool would draw a school out. That was
your team and the payoff would be based on whether that team won, got second or third. It may seem corny now compared to high stakes bracketing done in the today’s college’s game, but it was a big deal back in the day. Would I ever go back to watch the IHSA state tournament if there wasn’t a local team involved, such as the ones we cover - Polo, Forreston and Oregon? Probably not, but like a lot of tourist attractions, it was worth seeing at least once. One final note as an observer and non-resident of Forreston – the support demonstrated by your community, and we also better include Leaf River, German Valley and Baileyville, not
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Two Aurora teens die in foggy crash while driving to game Two teenagers died last week after the sports utility vehicle they were riding in struck the trailer of a semi truck in heavy fog at an intersection in Rochelle. Seth Egger, 16, Montgomery, and Allison Bradford, 16, Aurora, died from injuries they suffered March 10 when the SUV crashed into the semi’s trailer at the intersection of Ill. 38 and Dement Road, at the intersection at the Petro truck stop. Illinois State Police said crash happened just before 6 p.m. Egger, the front seat passenger in the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Bradford, who was seated behind the driver, was pronounced dead at Rochelle Community Hospital.
The 17-year-old driver, who police have declined to identify because he is a juvenile, was taken by ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital and later transferred to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Three other teens riding in the vehicle, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old, were not injured. Police said Bradford was the only occupant of the SUV who was not wearing a seat belt. The truck driver, Aleksander Smolcic, 56, Des Plaines, was not injured. Police said the teens, all students at Aurora Central Catholic High School, were on their way to the regional basketball tournament at Rochelle Township High
School when the SUV driver ran a red light and struck the trailer of the semi which was turning left. The SUV was westbound on Ill. 38. The southbound semi was attempting to turn east onto Ill. 38. Dense fog was a factor in the crash. The road was closed for several hours due to the accident. The driver of the SUV was ticketed for disobeying a traffic control device. The Rochelle Police Department, Rochelle Fire Department, Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Ogle County Coroner’s Office, Ogle-Lee Fire Department, and the Ogle County Highway Department were among the agencies that assisted at the scene.
Student remembered for smile By Eric Schelkopf and Al Lagattolla Shaw Media Aurora Central Catholic High School student Seth Egger was remembered last week as someone who had a smile for everyone. Egger was one of two Aurora Central students killed in a car crash on March 10 at Ill. 38 and Dement Road in Rochelle. Egger, 16, Montgomery, and Allison Bradford, 16, Aurora, were passengers in a white 2005 Acura SUV. Egger died from blunt force trauma to the head, and Bradford died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck and chest, according to the Ogle County Coroner’s Office. “He was always friendly,” North Aurora resident Suzanne Timm, a teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School, Aurora, said of Egger, who attended the school before enrolling at Aurora Central. “He knew everybody, and he always had a smile on his face. He had a smile for everyone.” According to the Illinois State Police, the crash happened at 5:57 p.m. during “heavy fog conditions.” The six ACC students were traveling to a sectional basketball game, which
featured the ACC Chargers against Marengo in Rochelle. Two other 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds also were in the SUV, according to a report from the Illinois State Police. Timm said she taught Egger from sixth through eighth grades. After he graduated from St. Paul, Egger would come back to visit, Timm said. “He was just one of those kids that everybody knew and loved,” Timm said. “He was a friend to everyone.” A Go Fund Me page, www. gofundme.com/oidzb0, has been established, titled “Funeral expenses for Seth Egger.” It was launched by his aunt, Raquel GonzalezThomas. More than $19,000 had been raised for the fund as of the evening of March 11. A Go Fund Me page also has been established for Bradford. More than $6,700 had been raised as of the evening of March 11. A news release posted on ACC’s website indicated the school’s community “gathered [the morning of March 11 for a special Mass to pray for the students involved in the accident, their families, and the school community.” Police said Aurora Central Catholic officials were at the
scene of the crash to assist. The school stated in its release that the Rev. William Etheredge, the school’s principal, arrived on the scene a few minutes after the crash, and made contact with the families. The release stated that the hospitalized student was in stable condition March 11. “This school community is grieving as a result of this terrible accident and the death of two students,” the release stated. “Father Etheredge invites the local community to join us in prayer for the students and their families who died in this accident. He also invites the community to pray for the injured student and the entire school community. Priests, the guidance department, and grief counselors are assisting the students.” The game was played as scheduled and ACC players and coaches did not appear to be aware of the news immediately after the team’s season-ending loss.
Searching Patrick and Jennifer Lee, Byron, and their daughter Chloe, check out Debbie Miller’s booth March 14 at the Forreston Farm Toy Show and Craft Fair. Miller, Freeport, was selling plants. Photo by Vinde Wells
Teen is hurt in rollover on Ill. 2 A Dixon teen suffered minor injuries last week in a one-car rollover crash south of Oregon. Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said Michael Higgs, 19, was transported by ATS Ambulance to KSB Hospital, Dixon, March 13 after the
After week-long repairs to a main transformer, Byron Generating Station Unit 1 returned to full power on March 10 at 7:50 p.m. The unit automatically shut down March 3 after
The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held during the late evening hours of March 14 and early morning hours of March 15. The check was conducted at US 30 and US 52/Ill. 251 by ISP District One officers. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. RSCs are
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March 6 Reginald Moncur and Maria R. Moncur, quit claim deed to Mainstreet Empowerment and Housing Organization, Inc., 408, 410 Sioux Lane, Dixon, Taylor Township. March 9 Ronald D. Bearrows and Janet L. Bearrows, warranty deed to Laura L.
Gray, property in Monroe Township, no address given. Sally Jo Hermsmeier and Thomas C. Mulryan, quit claim deed to Sally Jo Hermsmeier and Thomas C. Mulryan, 7165 E. Grist Mill Rd., Chana, Pine Rock Township. March 10 Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to Shaun M. Harriett and Adrianne L. Harriett, 505 S. Fifth St.,
Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $62,000. Mervin R. Rhoads, warranty deed to Timothy H. Strohecker, 402 S. Sixth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $91,000. Adam D. Feltner, warranty deed to Daniel Parson, 326 W. North St., Creston, Dement Township, $146,000. Matthew Macklin, Jaclyn Macklin, and Jacklyn Kittle, warranty deed to
John D. Holtz and Melody L. Holtz, 217 N. Grove St., Creston, Dement Township, $129,000. William Kuehl, warranty deed to Brian P. Green, 309 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $95,000. First State Bank, warranty deed to Seldal Properties, Inc., property on Seventh Ave., no address given, Rochelle, Flagg Township,
$36,000. March 11 Wayne H. Stan, warranty deed to Tyler Bettner, 205 E. Brayton, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $65,000. March 12 Errett Warehousing, LLC, Series Hines, quit claim deed to Errett Warehousing, LLC, Series One, property in Dement Township, no address given.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. March 10 Kurtis Atherton, 63, Lanark , was arrested on a petition to revoke warrant. Atherton posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. March 11 At 8:37 a.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 400 block of S. Church Road. After further investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Zachary S. Grove, 20, Davis Junction, was taken into custody for unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Grove was transported to the Ogle
County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At about 3:52 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a possible drug transaction taking place in the 6000 block of S. Sarah Avenue involving a brown Jeep Cherokee. Deputies were nearby and located a brown Jeep Cherokee westbound in the 10,000 block E. Ill. 38. After a traffic stop and investigation into the incident, Bradley A. Hambley-Mendez, 21, Rochelle, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was also cited for speeding.
was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Engel posted $466 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances. Jose Irizarry, 41, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Irizarry’s bond was set at $399 full cash pending a March 12 court appearance. Jason Mann, 39, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for expired registration. Mann’s bond was set at $2,000 (10%) pending a March 12 court appearance. Donald Foster, 57, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Foster’s full cash bond was set at $1,147.77 pending a March 12 court appearance.
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Quit smoking on National Kick Butts Day this week By Brian Kennedy Public Health Associate Ogle County Health Department Each day, 3,000 kids try cigarettes for the first time. More than 700 will become regular smokers. Nine in 10 smokers started before the age of 18.
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. More than 500,000 deaths each year are directly attributable to smoking. Encouraging youth to not
smoke is the key to reducing the harmful effects of smoking within our community. Wednesday, March 18 is Kick Butts Day, which encourages youth across the United States to stand up, speak up, and fight back against the tobacco industry. This Kick Butts Day, encourage
a young person in your life to stay smoke-free or quit smoking. Quitting smoking lowers your risk for smoking-related diseases and can add years to your life. Illinois offers free tobacco cessation services to individuals interested in quitting. Reality Illinois is a youth-
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Obituaries Henry H. Brechters Henry H. Brechters, 93, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, Byron. Henry was born April 4, 1921 at Paynes Point, the son of Harry Brechters and Grace (Wiltfang) Brechters. Henry married Betty
Wolfe in 1942. She preceded him in death in 1978. He then married Anna E. Miller on Nov. 4, 1978 in Mt. Morris. Henry retired from Kable Printing Company, Mt. Morris, as a bookbinder in 1989 after 42 years. He was a member of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren.
Henry is survived by wife, Anna Brechters, Janesville, Wis.; daughter, Lila L. (Richard) Grap, Rockford; and step-daughter, Linda (Wendell) Boyer, Janesville, Wis.; grandchildren, Rhonda (Pat) Marshall, Byron, Lisa (Steve) Pierce, Stillman Valley, Melinda (John) Conforti, Winnebago, and Daniel Grap, Rockford; two
Forreston Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis J. LaBudde, Forreston; step-son, Gary (Marcia) Buss, Forreston; step-daughter, Vickie (Carl) Beyer, Shannon; sister, Lena Schroeder, Roanoke; two nieces, Judy (Thomas) Nettles, Freeport, and Louise Meyer, Roanoke; three greatnephews, Nick Meyer, Adam (Kristin) Meyer, and Chris Meyer; one great-niece, Sara
(Jason) Stolp; three greatgreat nephews, Patrick, Jonah, and Slater; greatgreat niece, Micah; three step-grandchildren, Jim, Samantha, and Mindy; and four step-great grandkids. Fritz was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were scheduled on Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at Forreston Reformed Church with Pastor Tim Fry and Rev. James Stralow officiating. Visitation was scheduled on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial was scheduled at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com and share a memory.
He also sang at weddings and funerals too numerous to count. John was a lifelong member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point. He was baptized there and active in the church until the year before his death. He taught Sunday School, served on council, and the cemetery board along with various other positions. If there was any activity at the church, you could count on John and Goldie taking part. John learned to fly in his 20s. He enjoyed giving rides and loved to “buzz” his friends in his small planes.
He and Goldie made trips to Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska. His last flight was near his 90th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Goldie, Rochelle; son, Dave (Lou) Reinke, Rochelle; daughters, Lois Olson, Prosser, Wash., and Ruth (Vic) Wiley, Bloomington; 10 grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; and greatgreat-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Mina Clemmons. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point, with the Rev. Andrew Kayes, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. A memorial fund has been established for the Serenity Home and Hospice. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
Frederick LaBudde Frederick “Fritz” LaBudde, 94, Forreston, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Presence St. Joseph Home, Freeport. Fritz was born on Dec. 22, 1920 in Ogle County, the son of William and Reika (Janssen) LaBudde. He was born and raised on the same farm that he worked on until his retirement in 1985. Fritz married Phyllis J. Buss on Nov. 2, 1985 in Forreston. He raised short horns and had showed them at many fairs. Fritz was interested in many sports. He played softball, was in bowling and golf leagues. He enjoyed traveling and spending many winters in Florida and Texas. In retirement he did a lot of woodworking out of his home. Fritz was a member of the
John L. Reinke John L. Reinke, 95, Rochelle, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Serenity Home and Hospice, Oregon. He was born June 2, 1919 near Rochelle on the family farm, the son of John and Anna (Ludwig) Reinke. He graduated from Rochelle High School in 1937. He farmed in Lafayette Township until retiring in 1987. He was also employed by the Ashton School District as a mechanic and bus driver for 20 years. He served as supervisor of Lafayette Township for 20 years. Seventy-five years ago at church he met his bride Goldie Eppler, and they where married on Sept. 24, 1939 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point. Music was an important part of John’s life. As a kid he took violin lessons. He also played the harmonica, guitar, accordion, piano and organ. He sang in the church choir for many years.
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Andrew J. Ruiz Andrew Jonathan “A.J.” Ruiz, 22, Ashton, and formerly of Dixon, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Ashton. He was born Aug. 20, 1992 in Maywood, the son of Gustavo and Rebecca (Weber) Ruiz. Andrew was a 2010 graduate of Dixon High School and worked at Crest Foods, Ashton, since then. He also obtained his associate degree from Sauk Valley Community College, where he was involved with and very much enjoyed its drama club. Andrew loved music and playing the bass guitar and was very personable to all. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon. He is survived by
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the children’s coordinator. Fay’s faith in God became a profound part of her life. She shared that faith in inspiring ways through leading Bible studies, being active in her local church, and organizing a Christian outreach retreat weekend each year for several years at Camp White Eagle. Creatively Fay was known as a great pie maker and talented in art, writing, and sign language; she was also a prolific seamstress and a master at crochet. She was a wise and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She cherished those roles very much, and she will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; children, Marta (Dick) Holthaus,
Alett Turner, Keni (Alan) Gapinski, Leanne (Gale) Brattrud, Elise (Michael) Ross, Robb (Lydia) Turner, Kelly Turner, Edel (Brad) Gunnink, Eden (Brian) Niese; 27 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Donald (Pat) Pollett, Glenn (Alice) Pollett, Carol (Bob) Mulhern; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William and Dale; sister, Rosaline Thatcher; and infant daughter, Kara Lee. A memorial service was held in Overland Park, Kans., on March14. Visitation will be Friday, March 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, 203 S. Third Ave., Forreston. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church, 402 S. First Ave., Forreston. Visitation will also be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will take place at White Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for White Oak Cemetery. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share stories about Fay at www. burketubbs.com.
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Fay M. Turner Fay M. Turner, 88, formerly of Forreston, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in Overland Park, Kans., of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family. Fay was born on Dec. 5, 1926 in Kangley, to Rose and William Pollett. Fay married Kenneth Turner on March 18, 1946. After Ken finished his service in the Navy, they moved to Ames, Iowa, where Ken earned his degree in veterinary medicine at Iowa State University, and Fay took courses in home economics and ran a day care center. They moved to Forreston in 1954 and began the veterinary practice where Fay handled the calls, the radio, and the bookkeeping. Later Fay became the office manager and bookkeeper for Vet-Way Feeds, a business they created. She did this while managing their home and raising nine children. For several years Fay volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and supported her children in their many activities. Through the United Methodist Church, she and Ken also traveled frequently to participate in lay witness missions where Fay was also
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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. March 9 Erick Johnson, 43, Maple Park, pleaded guilty to retail theft. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to one year in the Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release. He must also pay $500 in fines and costs.
Paul Conti, 34, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation. He must submit to random drug and breathalyzer testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.
Mary Christensen, 51, Rochelle, pleased guilty to one count of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to serve 90 days in the Ogle County Jail, and 24 months probation. She must submit to random drug and breathalyzer testing. She must cooperate and
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Ckatavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, pre-trial conference April 13. Ernie Ross, 29, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, jury status call March 23. Scott Cook, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call March 23. Cheyanne Patton, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts)/disarming a peace officer/threatening a public official/escape, status March 25. Corey Charnock, 31, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening test, pre-trial conference April 13. Darrin J. Buss, 44, Rockford, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference April 13. David Durbin, 31, Rochelle, criminal damage to property/domestic battery, pre-trial conference April 13. Raymond Brechlin, 49,
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Lorrenzo Allen, 59, Freeport, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference April 13. Lesa Johnson, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated arson, status March 25. Keith Britsch, 49, Oregon, driving while license revoked, plea May 11. Joseph Gavron, 65, Palos Park, driving while license suspended (2 counts), pretrial conference April 13. Joaquin Martinez, 52, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference April 13. March 11 Armando Vasquez, 38, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to one count of battery. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve 332 days imprisonment. He must pay $100 to Crimestoppers and $100 to the VCVA Fund. One count of aggravated battery and one count of domestic battery were
dismissed per a plea agreement. Vasquez also pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. Hanson sentenced him 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation on that charge. He must submit to DNA testing, attend a Victim Impact Panel, submit to random drug and breathalyzer testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment. He must pay a $1,000 fine, $600 probation fee, $750 to the Law Enforcement Fund, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund. One count of obstruction identification was dismissed per a plea agreement. March 13 Sydney Rodriguez, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference May 11. Christin Pelayo, 37, Rochelle, resisting a peace officer, arraignment March 20.
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Notice is hereby given that Ogle County is requesting innovative solutions and proposals from qualified providers to address energy conservation and savings measures at the county's facilities through a guaranteed energy savings contract under (50 ILCS 515/) Local Government Energy Conservation Act. The RFP is located here on our website http://oglecounty.org/county-2/rfps/. Proposals shall be received at the Ogle County Clerk's Office, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061, no later than 9:00am (CST), on April 13, 2015, at which time no further proposals will be accepted. At this time all proposals will be opened. The opening of the proposals can be viewed by the public at the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Oregon, IL. Direct questions and inquiries regarding proposals to Sheriff Brian E. VanVickle by telephone number (815) 732-6666. The criteria for evaluating the proposals are as follows: Experience and Qualifications 40%, Technical Approach 15%, Project Management Approach 10%, Construction Management Approach 10%, Financial Approach and Guarantee 10% and Financial Strength of Qualified Provider 15%.
To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Pine Creek in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 14th, 20145 being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M. At Pine Creek town Hall at 5527 West Pines Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061 for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Dated March 9th, 2015 Gloria K. Newcomer, Town Clerk
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: PATRICIA M. LUY, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-15 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PATRICIA M. LUY. Letters of Office were issued on March 3, 2015, to ALAINA LUY, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: ALAINA LUY Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 March 12, 19, 26, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP., v. Plaintiff, TRESSA F. SPENCER, AKA T. FAYE SPENCER; TRESSA FAYE SPENCER, AS TRUSTEE, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A PRIVATE TRUST AGREEMENT, KNOWN AS SPENCER LAND TRUST #1 DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2011; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 142 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 3 in Block 5 in the Vassar Addition to the City of Rochelle, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats, Page 44, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois. 616 South Second Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 24-25-277-011 Now, therefore, unless you, Tressa F. Spencer, AKA T. Faye Spencer; Tressa Faye Spencer, as Trustee, under the provisions of a private Trust Agreement, known as Spencer Land Trust #1 dated November 22, 2011; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before April 27, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. One of Plaintiff's Attorneys
By order of the County Board, Ogle County, Illinois. March 19 & 26, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: LEANNE S. SLAGER, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LEANNE S. SLAGER. Letters of Office were issued on February 26, 2015, to JON A. SLAGER, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: JON A. SLAGER Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: ROBERT G. CHEATHAM, Deceased. NO. 2015-P-16 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT G. CHEATHAM . Letters of Office were issued on MARCH 12, 2015, to CRAIG A. CHEATHAM and NANCY J. MALBURG, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting Will to Probate, a petition may be filed with the Court to consent the validity of the Will as provided under Section 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. LORRI L. TROSPER; ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; DAVID MONTERO; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 59 Address: 10964 E. Lindenwood Road Chana, Illinois 61015 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 17, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A STONE PLANTED 22 1/2 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8, THENCE NORTH ON THE SECTION LINE 8 RODS AND 19 LINKS, THENCE WEST 12 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 11 RODS AND 31 LINKS TO THE CENTER OF THE CHICAGO ROAD, THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST (VARIATION 7 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST) ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD, 12 RODS AND 8 LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 10964 E. Lindenwood Road, Chana, Illinois 61015 P.I.N.: 18-08-477-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,601.78 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9971. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9971 March 5, 12, 19, 2015
STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, ss. In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, Partners for Payment Relief DE II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Stacy J. Lones, et al., Defendants. Case No. 14 CH 133 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Lot 58 as designated upon Plat Number Three (3) of Harvest Glenn, being a subdivision located in part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, recorded in Plat D, Page 13, in the Recorders Office of Ogle County, Illinois. By fee simple deed from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a United States of America Corporation as set forth in Instrument No. 0401760 and recorded on 2/18/2004, Ogle County Records. The source deed as stated above is the last record of vesting filed for this property. There have been no vesting changes since the date of the above referenced source. Commonly known as: 115 Sunny Hill Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-015 Mortgagors: Stacy J. Lones and Kevin W. Lones, wife and husband, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Capital One Home Loans LLC. Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, IL, as Document No. 0512803. Present owners of the property are the above mentioned mortgagors. Notice is also given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, IL, on or before _April 19, 2015_______, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. LESLEY A. HOENIG, (6277668), Attorney, 2644 Kull Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
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MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC.; SIBI KADALIMATTOM; JENNIFER GREENFIELD; COLLIN GREENFIELD; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; the STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; BOWEN OIL COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 26 NOTICE Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS, AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that a Complaint in the above entitled cause has been filed to foreclose the Mortgages on the premises described herein and is now pending in said court and default may be entered against you and each of you therein after May 8, 2015, if you fail to file your Answer or responsive pleading in said case on or before said date with the offices of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois. Information regarding Mortgage: 1. Name of all Plaintiffs: TODAY'S BANK, f/k/a, FIRST STATE BANK OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. 2. Court in which action is brought: Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois. 3. Name of title holder of record: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. 4. Legal Description of Real Estate: Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15) in Block Fourteen (14) of Illinois Central Railroad Company First Addition to the Town, now Village of Forreston, the Plat of which is recorded in Book A of Misc. Records on Page 124 in the Recorder Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. 5. Common address of Real Estate: 209-211 North Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois 61030 6. Identification of Mortgage sought to be foreclosed: A. Name of Document: Mortgage B. Name of Mortgagors: MID TOWN MARATHON PROPERTY, INC. C. Name of Mortgagee: TODAY?S BANK (by virtue of the Mortgagee Assignment and Assumption and the Assignment of Mortgage). D. Date of Mortgage: October 6, 2005. E. Date of Assignment of Mortgage: October 15, 2013 F. Date of Filing Mortgage: October 12, 2005. G. Date of Filing of Assignment of Mortgage: October 24, 2013 H. Place of Recording: Office of Recorder Of Deeds, Ogle County, Illinois. I. Recording Information: Mortgage Document No. 0511160 J. Recording Information: Assignment of Mortgage No. 201308081 Ogle County Circuit Clerk Bridget C. Trainor Ralph E. Elliott Elliott & Trainor, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 West Loras Drive P.O. Box 1149 Freeport, IL 61032 Telephone: (815) 233-1022 Facsimile: (815) 233-1988 March 19, 26, April 2, 2015
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. LORRI L. TROSPER; ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; DAVID MONTERO; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 59 Address: 10964 E. Lindenwood Road Chana, Illinois 61015 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on April 17, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 10964 E. Lindenwood Road, Chana, Illinois 61015 P.I.N.: 18-08-477-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,601.78 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9971. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9971 March 5, 12, 19, 2015
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NEW TODAY Area golf course, Pro Shop Assistant, P.T. Flexible hours and good people skills required. Good working conditions. $9/hr. plus. Call 815-440-2392. Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is looking for one Classroom Aide and one OneAide for on-One the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Positions are located in 29.5 Morrison. hours weekly, no benefits. If interested, contact Laurie Heston by email at lheston@ bi-county.org or call 815-622-0858 Delivery Driver 20-40 hrs./wk. Must be available Mon.- Sat. 9a.m.- 6p.m. Apply Within No phone Calls Clover Hills
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TRUCK DRIVERS Part Time for our Steward and Kirkland, IL locations. Also FT for Steward, IL CDL A or B license. FT position must have Hazmat. MIX ROOM OPERATOR FT for our Steward location. Duties include mixing fertilizers and loading trucks. CUSTOM APPLICATOR FT for our Steward location. Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides. Maintenance of equipment, etc. Call 815-8242266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL or 4440 State Rte 72, Kirkland, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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12 NISSAN ALTIMA
02 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ........$4,999* 00 BUICK LESABRE....................$6,999*
14 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ
5 TO CHOOSE!
Navigation, Sunroof, Only 15,000 Miles
189/MO.**
226/MO.**
$
13-14 CHEVY CAPTIVAS 7 TO CHOOSE!
12 TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2 TO CHOOSE!
Only 10,000 Miles, Like New
16,987
$
*
11-13 GMC ACADIAS
12 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ
13 CHEVY MALIBU 3 TO CHOOSE!
Sunroof, Low Miles
$
FROM
WE BUY CARS!!
Only 11,000 Miles Like New, ONLY 1 AT THIS PRICE!
13,987*
$
13 FORD ESCAPE
Low Miles
Loaded, Low Miles
219/MO.**
219/MO.**
$
$
13 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 11-12 CHEVY TRAVERSES
9 TO CHOOSE!
Low Miles, 1- Owner
16,987
FROM $
3 TO CHOOSE!
Loaded, Factory Warranty
FROM
278/MO.
$
*
13 LINCOLN MKZ
3 TO CHOOSE!
**
14 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING
V-6, 3rd Seat, Only 11,000 Miles
All with Factory Warranty & Low Miles
278/MO.
$
FROM
**
278/MO.**
$
13 BUICK ENCORE
14 BUICK REGAL
Leather, DVD
Low Miles, Great MPG
Loaded, Only 15,000 Miles
13 CADILLAC CTS 4
12 CADILLAC SRX
12 FORD ESCAPE
2 TO CHOOSE!
5 in stock
278/MO.**
$
06 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB
Loaded, Like New
FROM
292/MO.**
$
13 BUICK VERANO
292/MO.**
$
278/MO.**
$
307/MO.**
$
6 TO CHOOSE!
Only 60,000 Miles
18,987*
$
Only 16,000 Miles
AWD, Diamond White, Panoramic Sunroof, Only 18K Miles
16,988*
$
Only 20,000 Miles, Incredible Savings
$
27,999*
$
Limited, Leather, 4.0 V6
349/MO.^
$AVE!
08 FORD EDGE LIMITED
11 INFINITI G25X
12 LINCOLN MKZ
08 CHEVY IMPALA SS
13 DODGE AVENGER RT
Low Miles, Like New
AWD, Luxury Sedan Just $19,999*
Only 21,000 Miles, Loaded
Loaded, Like New, Only 37,000 Miles, Very Rare!
Navigation, Sunroof, Leather, Low Miles
16,987
$
*
269/MO.
$
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269/MO.
$
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13,987
$
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298/MO.**
$
*Plus tax, title, le, license & doc fee. fee.**75 75 Months Mon @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^84 Months @ 5.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Photos for illustration only.