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MT.Times MORRIS December 3, 2015 Volume 48, Number 40 - $1.00

Hawks Win Tourney

4-H Awards

Christmas Concert

The Hawks beat Byron to win their holiday tournament. Next up, Dixon on Friday. B1

4-H clubs and individuals were recognized Nov. 16. A7

A community Christmas concert will be performed in Mt. Morris Dec. 6. A6

Assessment of Byron Station is in dispute

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Themed Christmas trees, decorated by individuals, businesses and organizations, are displayed at the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris. The community will officially kick-off the Christmas season Dec. 5 with Christmas on the Village Square. Photo by Vinde Wells

Celebrate at Christmas on the Village Square Mt. Morris will usher in the holiday season this week with the Christmas on the Village Square celebration on Saturday, Dec. 5.

This all-day, free event will include a breakfast bingo for all ages at the Mt. Morris Senior Center, a craft and vendor fair and bake sale at Pinecrest Village, and a children’s Christmas party at Evangelical Free Church.

More activities include snacks, crafts, and a story with Mrs. Claus at the Mt. Morris Public Library, and cookie decorating at McKendrie Street Café.

Visitors can attend open houses at Airloom Music Studio, Angel Treasures, and Union Savings Bank, and enjoy Santa, homemade kettle corn, cookies, and cinnamon donuts at Pinecrest Manor’s open house.

To end the day’s festivities all are invited to join the fun at Pinecrest Grove Community Center where the auditorium will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a musical light presentation.

Face painting, visits with Santa and a performance by Brett Belleque will also take place.

Everyone is invited to attend this free holiday event.

Christmas on the Village Square is made possible by the following sponsors: Mt. Morris Senior Center, Pinecrest Community, Aspiring Health and Chiropractic, Finch Funeral Home, Spectrum Meats, Airloom Music Studio, Angel Treasures and Union Savings Bank.

A full schedule of events can be found on facebook and atmtmorrisil.net.

Breakfast Bingo The Mt. Morris Senior Center will host a family breakfast and bingo on Dec. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Enjoy pancakes while playing a few games of bingo.

Children will have the opportunity to write letters to Santa and then parade them to the post office at 10:30 a.m.

No fee will be charged for this event, but free will donations are accepted.

Open Houses Several businesses will be hosting open houses with treats during regular business hours.

Angel Treasures will offer refreshments and holiday-themed promotions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Union Savings Bank will host an open house with cookies from 9 a.m. to noon, Airloom Music Studio will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Pinecrest Community’s annual open house will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Craft and Vendor Fair and Bake Sale Pinecrest Community will hold its annual craft and vendor fair and bake sale at Pinecrest Village, 408 S. McKendrie Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pick up some baked treats or do a little Christmas shopping at the vendors’

In what has become an almost annual procedure, officials from both Exelon Generation officials and Byron School District have appealed the assessment of the Byron Generating Station.

The two entities are on opposite sides of the issue — Exelon officials believe the $482.4 million assessment set by Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison is too high, while school officials argue that it’s too low.

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This year’s vendors include Origami Owl, Maple Lane Farms, Hidden Talent, Paparazzi Jewelry, Gold Canyon Candles, Thirtyone, Crafts by Vera, Long’s Design and Décor, Scentsy, and Kristy Kuntzleman Crafts.

By Vinde Wells Proceeds from this event vwells@oglecounty benefit the Good Samaritan news.com Fund, which was established in 1989 to help cover the A part-time police officer, cost of care for residents who is also an area school who have exhausted their superintendent, was arrested financial resources.

Nov. 27 on a charge of domestic battery.

Children’s Christmas Wade Winekauf, 56, Party Dixon, was arrested by Ogle Evangelical Free Church, County Sheriff’s Police after Mt. Morris, will host a they investigated a physical children’s Christmas party at domestic disturbance at 4:36 11 a.m. p.m. at a home in rural Grand This free event boasts a Detour. puppet show, snacks, movie Winekauf is a part-time and prizes.

Polo police officer and Story Time and Crafts the superintendent at the The Mt. Morris Public Earlville School District in Library will host a northern LaSalle County.

Ogle County State’s Christmas-themed story time Attorney Eric Morrow said Turn to A3 Monday that as soon as the police reports are completed,

The Ogle County Board of Review (BOR) is expected to hear the appeals in mid to late January. A hearing date has not yet been set.

Exelon Generation’s appeal sets the plants value at $238.3 million, less than half of Harrison’s number, which is identical to the amount set by the BOR at the appeal hearing last January.

The school district’s appeal did not specify a value for the plant.

The appeals are for the generating station’s 2015 assessment, which affects taxes payable in 2016.

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Part-time police officer arrested

Wade Winekauf

he will review them to determine if further charges will be filed.

Winekauf was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where an Ogle County judge set his bond at $20,000.

He posted $2,000 and was released with conditions of Turn to A3

Crowd of shoppers turns out for Candlelight Walk

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Shoppers in a holiday mood thronged Oregon’s downtown Saturday evening for the 29th annual Candlelight Walk.

Long lines of people filled the Coliseum and Conover Square for the bargains, entertainment, and food offered throughout the evening.

The winter nip in the air only added to the holiday atmosphere.

Debbie Dickson, executive director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, which sponsored the event, said it may have been a record crowd.

She estimated the turn-out at 3,500 to 4,000 people.

“We’re very please with the crowd,” she said. “I feel this year is the biggest we’ve ever seen. There was lots of energy and excitement.”

Much of that energy and excitement was in the basement of the Coliseum where a long winding line of youngsters and their parents waited to have a word with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Four-year-old Kylie Morrow was on her way to tell Santa about the Rainbow Hair Barbie she’s hoping to find in her stocking on Christmas morning.

She and her father Eric has also been to see the live reindeer at First National Bank, just a block away.

“I got a picture by them,” Kylie said. “I think one of them is Dasher.”

Youngsters also queued up in the Coliseum’s basement for the Winter Quarter Carnival that offered games and prizes, while adults enjoyed the food from the Gingerbread Kitchen.

Sylvia Norman, Oregon, was taking a break from Grant Miller, Decatur, is in deep discussion with Santa Claus Nov. 28 at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk, while his shopping with a snack. She sister Elizabeth waits her turn. A long line of youngsters waited their turn to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Turn to B2 basement of the Oregon Coliseum. Photo by Vinde Wells

In This Week’s Edition...

Agriculture, A7 Church News, A5 Classifieds, B7-B10 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B4

Library News, A3 Marriage Licenses, A4 Public Voice, A8 Property Transfers, B4 Sheriff’s Arrests, B3

Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B4 Weather, A3

Deaths, B5 June E. Arians, Michelle J. Huskins, Maurice C. Scholl

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Practice fire safety and Keep the Wreath Red

By Rob Hough Mt. Morris Fire Chief The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District will be participating in the statewide safety program “Keep the Wreath Red� this holiday season.

The program is very simple, a wreath has been placed on the front of the Mt. Morris Firehouse.

The wreath is covered in red bulbs. If a fire occurs during the holiday season caused by holiday decorations, a bulb will be changed to white.

So far Mt. Morris hasn’t had to change a bulb to white since this program was started in 2004.

According to Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob G. Hough, IV, an average of 1,000 home fires a year started when Christmas trees or holiday decorations ignited. These fires caused an estimated annual average of 25 civilian deaths, 60 civilian injuries and $30 million in direct property damage.

Hough said by following some of the fire safety tips listed below the wreath will

be kept red all season.

Holiday Decorating Safety Tips: •Use caution with holiday decorations and whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flameretardant or non-combustible materials. •Natural Christmas trees always involve some risk of fire. To minimize the risk, get a fresh tree and keep it watered at all times. Do not put the tree within three feet of a fireplace, space heater, radiator, or heat vent. •Decorate with children in mind. Do not put ornaments that have small parts or metal hooks, or look like food or candy, on the lower branches where small children can reach them. Trim protruding branches at or below a child’s eye level. •Do not burn Christmas tree branches, treated wood, or wrapping paper in a home fireplace or woodstove. •Purchase only lights and electrical decorations bearing the name of an independent testing lab, and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for installation and maintenance. •Carefully inspect new and previously used light strings and replace damaged items before plugging lights in. Do not overload extension cords, instead use a rated power strip and do not run an electrical cord under a rug •Check your strands of lights to determine the number of strands that may be connected. Connect no more than three strands of push-in type bulbs together. A maximum of 50 total bulbs of the larger screw-in type bulbs. •Always unplug lights before replacing light bulbs or fuses. •Don’t mount lights in any way that can damage the cord’s wire insulation (i.e., using clips, not nails). •Keep children and pets away from light strings and electrical decorations. •Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving the house or going to bed. •Keep candles away from decorations and other combustible materials

Mt. Morris firefighters hang the wreath on the Mt. Morris Fire House. Pictured left to right are: James Higley, Warren Bontz, and Eyan Zubler. Photo supplied

and never unattended.

41 percent are started

leave candles Approximately of holiday fires by a candle.

Most importantly do not use candles to decorate Christmas trees in any way. •Last but certainly not least,

test smoke alarms, have one on each floor of your home and have a fire escape plan and practice it.

Former mayor’s wife found unconscious in bathtub Arians pronounced dead at hospital

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of an Oregon woman found unconscious in a bathtub.

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan confirmed Monday that June Arians, 71, was found

Nov. 28 in the late afternoon in a bathtub at The Road House, a restaurant and bar she had run with her husband Michael Arians for several years.

DeHaan declined to comment further, except to say police and emergency workers were alerted by a 911 call. “We turned it over to the state police since Mike [Arians] is a former mayor,�

DeHaan said.

Michael Arians served as

Oregon mayor from 1999 to 2003.

June Arians was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital, Dixon, where she was taken by Oregon ambulance.

A spokesman at the office of Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said Tuesday morning that an autopsy has not yet been scheduled.

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Candlelight Music Mary and Lora Bacon, both of Mt. Morris, play Christmas carols on the auto harp and violin Nov. 28 to entertain shoppers at Conover Square during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk. Photo by Vinde Wells

St. James bake sale is Dec. 11 The traditional Christmas bake sale sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Forreston State Bank.

All baked items including pies, cakes, cookies, breads plus candies, snack items,

and special gifts will be for sale.

Proceeds from this annual

event are used for various mission projects, both local and global.

Correction An article in last week’s paper incorrectly stated that Exelon Generation paid more than $16 million in real estate taxes this year for the Byron Generating Station.

The $16 million was only the first installment of the tax bill.

The utility firm actually paid more than $32 million in taxes to the affected 11 taxing bodies.

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

The Mt. Morris Times is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media.

The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1967 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, Dixon.

The Mt. Morris Times is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells

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.

Advertising Sales: Lori Walker Luke Eisenberg

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

Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert

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FFA selling Christmas trees Sinnissippi Farm and Forest and the Oregon FFA kicked off their Christmas tree sales Nov. 27.

Hours throughout the season are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4

Jerry and Marcia Colby, Freeport, look over the Christmas trees offered by the Oregon FFA Nov. 28 at Sinnissippi Farm & Forest. Photo by Vinde Wells

p.m.

This year’s tree selection includes premium Fraser, Douglas fir, white pine, and Scotch pine. Douglas fir, Fraser fir wreaths, and white pine garland will also be available.

Santa’s helpers, Oregon FFA members, are there to assist everyone with their trees.

Saws, shakers to remove loose needles, and baled netting for ease of handling will be provided.

Assistance will be available in securing the trees to vehicles.

Wagon rides or visits with Santa will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.

Refreshments of Cliff’s apple cider donuts with hot cocoa, warm cider or coffee are provided around the fire pit.

New this year is a brandnew concession stand built by Oregon FFA members Jacob Biekert and Steven Karper carry a Christmas tree Nov. the Oregon FFA’s agriculture 28. The club is selling trees at Sinnissippi Farm & Forest until Christmas. Photo by Vinde Wells mechanics class.

Santa will be in town for Christmas on the Village Square From A1 and crafts for little ones from 1 to 2:30 p.m. No fee will be charged.

Pinecrest Open House Pinecrest Community will hold its annual open house on from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Dick Schmidt will make homemade kettle corn, and cookies, and cinnamon donuts will also be served.

Santa will visit with children of all ages in the west side dining room.

Pictures will be available for a $1 donation, one per person please.

The resident bell choir and choir will perform in the Chapel area.

Resident Artwork Display Pinecrest Community will display artwork done by the residents participating in the Color Me a Memory art communication program in the Pinecrest Terrace lobby from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Color Me a Memory

program launched in April made possible by a grant from the A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation.

This program is designed for memory care residents to promote communication through art.

While residents paint or draw, volunteers talk with them and journal the residents’ thoughts about the artwork they are creating and memories they are sharing.

Cookie Decorating McKendrie Street Café,

Kids Christmas party is Dec. 5 Celebrate Christmas on the Village Square with a kids’ Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, 102 S. Seminary Ave., at 11 a.m.

All kids ages 4-12 are

invited. The free event will feature a Veggie Tales movie and a performance by the church’s puppet team. Treats, balloons, and prizes will be available.

Parents are also invited;

children under the age of eight need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, call the church at 815-734-4942 or log onto their website at www.efcmm.org.

Library News Thankful Tree We have so much to be thankful for here at the library…come in and add your thoughts to our Thankful Tree.

Leaves are available at the front desk on which you can write what you are thankful for at the desk.

Then you can add them to the tree with others in our community.

stamped as we read books about Thanksgiving and being thankful.

LEGO Night is Dec. 7 LEGO Building Night is Dec. 7 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

The building theme for the night is “Holidays” – so you can pick your favorite holiday and build something cool.

Come and check out the creations from last month which are on display in the library.

Family Reading Night a Success Over 75 boys and girls with their parents attended Family Reading Night this year.

It was a fun time, with guest readers, S’more snacks, ornaments for our tree and fun activities for all.

Preschool Story Time Preschool story time is Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m.

Come get your passport

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

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

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

Mrs. Claus at the Library Mrs. Claus will be visiting the library on Dec. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. reading stories and sharing songs.

Come in to visit, make a craft, and have cookies and milk with Mrs. Claus.

located inside the Grove Community Center, will hold cookie decorating for children from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

No fee will be charged for the cookies, and the limit is one per child.

Proclamation and Tree Lighting Join in as the annual Christmas proclamation is read and Santa arrives at the Village Square in downtown Mt. Morris at 4:30 p.m.

The trees will be lighted, and Santa will depart on a firetruck to attend the evening festivities at the Grove Community Center.

Evening Events Pinecrest Grove Community Center will host the evening events for the Christmas on the Village Square Celebration from 5 to 7 p.m.

Santa will be in the library from 5 to 7 p.m. to hear holiday wish lists, face painting will be available in the library from 5 to 6 p.m.

Pinecrest Grove will supply complimentary popcorn for guests from 5 to 7 p.m.

A holiday musical light presentation will be held in the auditorium at 5:15 p.m.

Watch as lights twinkle in synchronicity to holiday music.

Brett Belleque will perform

a magic and balloon show at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. He will demonstrate his magic and balloon twisting talents.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Christmas on the Village Square Raffle Sign up at participating locations to win a gift basket full of holiday goodies including Shell gift cards provided by Johnson Oil, and four free guitar lessons from Airloom Music Studios.

Participants can sign up one time at each location they visit on Dec. 5. The winner will be contacted on Monday, Dec. 7.

Part-time Polo officer arrested From A1 no contact with the victim or her residence.

A bond return date was set for Friday, Dec. 18.

Earlville School District officials are in the process of scheduling a special board meeting to determine how the arrest will affect Winekauf’s

duties as superintendent, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Winekauf is one of 11 part-time police officers on the Polo Police Department, and works only occasionally, Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen said Tuesday.

The terms of Winekauf’s release on bond forbid him from possessing any

weapons, “which precludes him from being a police officer at this time,” Christen said, adding that the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department confiscated his guns.

Winekauf was formerly employed by the Polo School District as a high school teacher and football coach.

Questions?

Call 815-734-4927 A huge thank you goes out the volunteers from our Library Foundation, Board, patrons and Oregon Elementary School.

Thanks everyone. We couldn’t have done it without you. See you next year.

Weather Forecast

Turning a little warmer, but stormier and windier than normal. Best chances for storms are 2-3 (severe?), 4-6 (severe?), and 9-10. Severe storms tend to be scattered.

Except major ice and snow. We had wettest Thanksgiving Day in history (1.96 inches of rain).

Christmas Trees Season Opens November 27th!

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Volunteers are helping to rebuild Geist’s home

By Karen Copeland

This group of volunteers braved the cold from early morning til dark, setting the roof trusses in place at the Geist home rebuild.

First Row - Left to right: John Ennega, Jason Schneider, Rick Geist, Maggie (dog), Dawn Geist, Tate VanOvermerien, Randy Carr, Cricket (dog), Jason Hadhazy. Second Row: Don Davis (Dawn’s son), Jessica, David Shaw, Kenneth Kotlarz, Bruce Gay, John Skinn, Colin Ameson. Third Row: Rick and Dawn’s grandchildren.Other volunteers not in the photo, Deb Allen-Wooldridge, Jim Wooldridge, Trudy Shepard Loomis, Brenda Carr, Brian Mitchell, Sr., Donald Giedd, Bub Little, and Regina Smola. Photo supplied

Miller was awarded with a 2015 IEAA Action Award Candice Miller, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, has been awarded the 2015 Illinois Extension Agriculture Association (IEAA) Action Award.

The IEAA Action Award is presented to members who have displayed early career initiative in both program design and delivery, while having been with Extension for less than five years.

As a horticulture educator, Miller designs her programming based on the interests of her participants.

She determines what will attract the local community

through the use of postprogram surveys. This allows her to appeal to her local audiences.

Miller presents her programs in a variety of formats that range from traditional PowerPoint delivery to hands-on demonstrations.

She encourages her audience to participate and be active in her programs.

Miller reaches out to program participants through various social media outlets, like Facebook and Twitter. Follow Miller on various social media to stay up to date on local programs

as well as local gardening news.

Information is available at: Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/northwest illinoishorticulture Twitter: https://twitter. com/NWILExtHort Hort in the Home Landscape Blog: http://web. extension.illinois.edu/jsw/ eb284/ Pinterest: https://www. pinterest.com/nwilexthort/ “The goal of my horticulture programs is to educate and inspire those around me,” Miller said.

Scholarship is available The Rock River Human Resource Professional Association (RRHRPA) is offering a $500 scholarship to a college student pursuing a degree in Business with an emphasis in human resources.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: Be a college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

during the fall of 2015; reside in Lee, Ogle or Whiteside counties or surrounding communities; major/minor in Business with an emphasis in human resources, have a solid academic record, and participate in extracurricular activities.

Students who are interested may request an application

for the scholarship by going to the RRHRPA website at http://rrhrpa.shrm.org/ scholarship.

The application deadline is Dec. 31.

For more information, call Kathryn Snow at Sauk Valley Community College at 815835-6291, or email snowk@ svcc.edu.

Brunch served in Freeport Area women are invited to the Women’s Connection’s brunch on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the 4 Seasons Banquet Facilities, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.

The cost is $10 per person.

Guest speaker Kelly Davis, Moline, will talk on Mess to Message.

The music will be a miniconcert by Kim Poole.

For reservations call Pat

White at 815-871-2209 or email frptcwc@yahoo.com.

The Freeport Area Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Bridal fair set for Feb. 7 Space available for new vendors Area business that offer products and services for weddings, receptions, catering, flowers and more, are invited to participate in the 2016 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair,Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College, located on Ill. 2

between Sterling and Dixon.

Sauk Valley Media is accepting vendor booths for the fair, which provides a venue to showcase products and services.

Bridal Fair 2016 is considered the area’s largest Bridal Fair and is an event designed for brides to help plan their perfect wedding, all in one stop.

The bridal fair will feature exhibits from cakes

to tuxedos and everything in between. All brides who register could win fabulous prizes including $75, $150, and $300 certificates to use at the vendor of their choice plus over 30 other door prizes from participating vendors.

For information about becoming a vendor, call Jennifer Heintzelman at 815625-3600 ext. 5630 or email marketing@saukvalley.com.

The snow and winds came, it was a balmy 22 degrees, but it didn’t stop the crew of volunteers working to construct a new home for a Fairdale couple displaced by the April 9 tornado.

On Sunday, Nov. 22, one day after a record breaking snowfall, the crane was brought out from Bridgeview and the volunteer crew got busy, working tirelessly to install the roof trusses on Rick and Dawn Geist’s new home, being built just outside of Oregon on Gale Road.

Many thanks to Imperial Crane Services, Inc. from Bridgeview, and Bruce Gay, crane operator, for donating the crane, time and all associated costs, so that the trusses could be installed.

Volunteers, some driving two hours or more to help, assisted and completing other carpentry work.

Volunteers have a long way to go still and much must be done before the Geists can move in.

Looking ahead, experienced carpenters are needed, as are those experienced in

drywall, window and siding installation.

Electricians and flooring installers are also needed.

The goal is to enclose the home as soon as possible, so that inside work may continue throughout the winter.

Cash donations are also being accepted, as are donations of Menards gift cards which will be used to purchase insulation, flooring, paint and other items for the interior of the Geist’s home.

Donations of Gatorade, water, soda, snacks and/or food for the volunteer work crews are greatly needed and appreciated, as well.

The Geist Family Rebuild is a 501 (c) 3 and donations

are deductible, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

This holiday, help brighten and make a difference, right here, in the community by helping the Geists to once again have a place to call home.

Given what Rick and Dawn endured in the tornado, the total destruction of their home and most of their possessions, they maintain a positive outlook and look forward to calling Oregon their new home.

For more information, to volunteer or to donate, please contact Regina Smola at 218-206-3455 or Deb AllenWooldridge at 815-440-1763.

Bruce Gay, Imperial Crane Operator, lifts a truss in place on the Geist’s home. Photo supplied

Earth Angels is seeking toys and money for kids Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County.

The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance.

Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks &

Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Sawicki Motors, Rochelle; and O’Reilly Auto Parts, Rochelle.

At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for.

Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up.

Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 21-25.

Donations of money can

be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278.

Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr. com - Earth Angels Wanted Fundraiser.

Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes.

Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email earth.angels.oglecounty@ hotmail.com or visit www. earthangelsoglecounty.spaces. live.com.

HCC offers express registration Highland Community College, Freeport, will provide express registration services on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the HCC Student and Conference Center.

Students will be able to prepare for the upcoming spring semester by taking placement tests, meeting with an advisor, and registering for classes in a

single visit.

Classes will begin Monday, Jan. 11.

For more information about the registration process, call 815-599-3413.

Retirement party is Dec. 5 A retirement party for David and Debbie Baker will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101

Moose Drive, Mt. Morris.

Friends and family are asked to bring themselves and their families to help the couple celebrate.

Cake and drinks will be served.

For more information call Lisa Petree at 815-535-8644.

Engineering scholarship applications due Jan 15 High school seniors looking for ways to help finance their college engineering education can apply for a scholarship available from the Rock River Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers.

Applications are available now until the application deadline of Jan. 15.

Applications are available from high school guidance counselors of all public and private high schools in the Rock River Chapter area which includes Ogle, Bureau, Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties in northwestern

Illinois.

Applications for scholarships are judged from national standard test scores, essays, transcripts, and extracurricular activities.

Scholarships are available only for students attending an accredited engineering program.

In the 2015-2016 scholarship cycle, the Rock River Chapter will award at least one scholarship of

$1,000.

Last year the chapter awarded three $2,000 scholarships, Local scholarships are made possible by the Rock River Chapter through its annual scholarship fund raisers.

For more information call Rock River Scholarship Chairman, Mike Leslie at 815-232-3506 (days) or 815541-0089 (evenings).

Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses: Nov. 25

Jason D. Cormany, Joliet, and Alisha N. Fredrick, Plainfield.

Nicholas C. Barker, Davis, and Crystal D. Voskuil, Pecatonica.

Marriage Licenses

Happy 75th Birthday Leo

Fox / Heritage Travel Service, Inc. Complete travel service since 1968 306 West Green St., Forreston, IL 232-7159

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 1 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 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.

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH CHANA UNITED OF MT. MORRIS METHODIST CHURCH 102 S. Seminary St. 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Mt. Morris Pastor Chan Ik Choi Senior Pastor 815-732-7683 Bruce McKanna chanaumc@gmail.com Associate Pastor Adult & Children’s Education Lance Mennen 9 a.m.

815-734-4942 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5—7 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Dec. 6—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR InnerMission Fellowship; 10 LUTHERAN CHURCH a.m. Worship Service 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Tuesday, Dec. 8—9 a.m.

815-284-4554 Ladies Prayer Circle Pastor David Andermann Wednesday, Dec. 9—6 815-632-6767 a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Meeting Log onto our website at Sunday, Dec. 6—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and 10:20 a.m. Education Hour updates CHURCH OF THE FAITH DISCOVERY OPEN BIBLE CHURCH 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-2848 815-946-3588 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

Sunday School We include children in our 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship experience Nursery Available “Grandkids Class” We are an independent nonAges 3-10 are dismissed right denominational Christian after our Praise & Blended church.

Worship Time.

Visitors are always welcome.

Bible-Based Passion for God FAITH EVANGELICAL Compassion for People LUTHERAN CHURCH Visit Our Website: 402 Second Ave., Forreston PoloOpenBible.org Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 CROSSROADS “ A Church with a Heart — COMMUNITY CHURCH, In the Heart of Forreston” WHITE PINES CAMPUS 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 10 a.m. Sunday School Sundays at 10 a.m.

7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 815-837-5255 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible whitepines@crossroadscn.com Study We offer contemporary worship Thursday, Dec. 3—6:30 and relevant Bible teaching p.m. Bible Study through Saturday, Dec. 5—4 p.m. engaging messages, and Christmas Cookie Sale at powerful video Join us after the service in Sweetwoods our cafe for coffee, snack & Sunday, Dec. 6—9 fellowship a.m. Worship with Holy Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday (infant-5th grade)-during Adult School Services Wednesday, Dec. 9—6:30 Crave Youth Group (6th-12th p.m. Choir Practice grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10—6:30 Visit our website: www. p.m.

Bible Study crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853

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FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser

815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

Worship Service & Children’s Meeting Sunday, Dec. 6—9:15 a.m.

Church Children’s Program Practice; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Group LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Monday, Dec. 7—10 a.m.

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Bible Study Pastor Chan Ik Choi Tuesday, Dec. 8—6:30 Handicapped Accessible p.m. Cub Scout Den Meeting Worship Service 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9—8:30 Sunday School 10 a.m. a.m.-3 p.m.

Preschool Age Three through Screening; 5:30 p.m.

Sixth Grade.

Wednesday Night AliveEveryone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon CHURCH (USA) Thursday, Dec. 3—11:30 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon a.m. Food Pantry Board 815-732-2894 Meeting; 4:30-7 p.m. Food www.fpcoregon.com Pantry Open Handicapped Accessible Friday, Dec. 4—9 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Holy Communion is served the Sunday, Dec. 6—8:15 a.m. first Sunday of each month.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Communion; FIRST UNITED 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Sunday School 402 First Ave., Forreston Tuesday, Dec. 8—8:45 a.m.

Pastor David Poust Bible Study; Quilting 815-938-2380 Wednesday, Dec. 9—7:15 Sunday, Dec. 6—9 a.m. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Monday, Dec. 7—8 a.m. AA OF GOD Open Meeting;9:30 a.m. Coffee 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon at The Depot Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 FLORENCE UNITED 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship METHODIST CHURCH Service 2649 W. Florence Rd., NORTH GROVE Freeport EVANGELICAL Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss FORRESTON GROVE Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Sunday School 9 a.m.

Forreston Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Presbyterian Church in Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 America a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Open at New Life Community 815-938-3605 Center 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service OREGON Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Pioneer Club 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Pastor Michael Hoffman Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 815-732-6847 FORRESTON REFORMED You and your family are CHURCH invited to join us in worship 501 Third Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 9:30 a.m. Worship a.m.

10:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Hoffman will FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

continue the Advent Sermon Series. The sermon message is titled “The Purpose.”

Communion will be celebrated. Karl Froehlich will give the Communion Comments.

Greeting you will be the Josh and Jamie Revelle Family.

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

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

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

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

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

December’s Bible Book of the Month is Luke.

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

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week:

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Thursday, Dec. 3—7 Pastor David Poust Sunday, Dec. 6—10:30 a.m. p.m. Habitat for Humanity

Chili Cookoff & Caroling; 7 p.m. Choir; Poinsettia Orders Deadline PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 5—9:15 a.m.

Youth Christmas Program Practice Sunday, Dec. 6—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 3 p.m. Christmas Cantata at Trinity Lutheran, Mt. Morris ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351

Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Dec. 3—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, Dec. 4—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 5—9 a.m.

Decorate Small Christmas Tree;10 a.m. Cantata Rehearsal; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 6—8:45 a.m.

Worship Service-Baptism; Fellowship Time Between Services; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-Grade 6; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 3 p.m. Christmas Cantata Monday, Dec. 7—2 p.m.

Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m.

Committee Night; 8 p.m.

Executive Committee Tuesday, Dec. 8—10 a.m.

Dorcas & Naomi Combined Christmas Program & Tea at Pinecrest Village; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, Dec. 9—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Jr. High Mentoring at Lot 12; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m.

Youth Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Choir Thursday, Dec. 10—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Book Club at Pinecrest Grove Fireside Room 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.

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238.

For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 32.

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Events & Entertainment

Workshop will be open for kids Calling all kids — now is your chance to make a creative and secret present to give to someone special this holiday season.

The Serenity Shed will host Santa’s Workshop during December.

For $5 kids may come and create a special gift and leave with it wrapped and ready to go under the tree.

Items to choose from include a wooden snowman, decorated picture frame, or wooden sign.

Supplies and ideas will be Matthew Guschl, Davis Junction, directs the choir at last year’s Christmas concert at Trinity Lutheran Church.

This year’s concert will be held Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Photo supplied

Christmas concert is Sunday Public is invited to attend the free performance

A free Christmas concert will be performed Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris.

The program is called “Bethlehem’s Child” and will be performed by singers and musicians from northwest Illinois.

The concert has grown in size since the first performance in 2004. Each year, a freewill offering is taken to support local food pantries.

This year, Loaves and Fish in Mt. Morris and Lifeline in Oregon will receive the donations.

The concert will feature more than 50 voices in the choir and 12 instrumentalists from surrounding communities and counties.

Dr. Matthew Guschl, Davis Junction, who was the musical

director last year, will again conduct the concert.

Prior to the concert, music will be performed by the Blackhawk Brass quintet, directed by Andy Eckhardt, Oregon High School music teacher.

Bryan Gagliano will play an organ prelude.

All are invited to come before 3 p.m. to hear the prelude musicians.

Nelson Miller, who directed and produced the first concert, is still involved with the event.

According to Nelson, what began as a “do you think we can do it?” idea in 2004 has turned into a muchanticipated annual tradition and a benefit to local charities.

“Frankly, people thought I was crazy to try it,” admitted Miller.

“It was a big undertaking, getting singers from local churches, assembling an orchestra, integrating bell choirs from the host churches in Mt. Morris. But, people loved it!

“We had tremendous participation.

Performers drove from Freeport, Rockford and Dixon to join us. So, after the first year, I thought, ‘Well, we can do it again! And, let’s make it a double blessing for the community by asking for donations to local charities.’

“So, in 2005, the concert started taking a freewill offering that has distributed almost $9,000 to local causes. Since 2009, the recipients have been local food pantries Lifeline, in Oregon, and Loaves & Fish in Mt. Morris.

“We have wonderfully talented musicians in this area, willing to give their time and talent. Everyone’s willingness to work together makes it possible.” said Miller.

The concert will conclude with attendees invited to join the choir to perform Handel’s Hallelujah chorus, a tradition begun in 2004 that remains an annual highlight.

The public is invited to a reception following the concert.

BCT presents A Christmas Carol Byron Civic Theatre celebrates the holiday season with a presentation of A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6.

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

The show is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a tight fisted old miser who doesn’t keep Christmas in his heart, until he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley.

Marley introduces three spirits in hopes of changing old Scrooge’s ways before Christmas Day. The show is directed by Penny Wiegert.

Tickets are on sale now.

BCT Box Office is open Monday through Thursday 6

to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during productions.

Call the Box Office at 815312-3000. Group rates are available.

For more information visit the BCT website at www. bctmagic.com or the Facebook page.

Recycling holiday lights this season As the holiday season approaches, many residents start decorating their home with strings of Christmas lights. Often times they find that the lights no longer work and into the garbage they go.

Rather than have the lights end up in the landfill, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) encourages residents to recycle their holiday lights.

OCSWMD is working with Secure Recycling

Services in Dixon, local fire departments, and city/ village halls to collect and recycle the holiday lights.

Light strings that will be accepted include Italian mini-lights, traditional lights (larger glass bulbs), LED lights, and other similar string lights.

Extension cords will also be accepted. Rope lights, garland, live greens and wreaths, and other decorations will not be accepted.

The lights will be sent to

a recycling facility where they will be processed and separated into their different components for use in new products.

Beginning on Nov. 19, drop off containers for the holiday lights will be available through Jan. 31, 2016, at the following locations: Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon; Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon; Byron Fire Department, 123 N. Franklin St.; Rochelle

offered.

Enjoy some hot chocolate, cookies, and carols while working.

Santa’s Workshop hours are Friday, Dec. 11 from 12 to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Serenity Shed, 131 N. Third St. in downtown Oregon, is also open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults or kids are welcome to stop by and create at any time during these hours.

Art show at HCC The Highland Gallery at Highland Community College, Freeport, features work by current HCC Visual Arts faculty members through Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center.

This annual event shows recent works by faculty that are on display and available for contemplation, stimulation, and discussion

as a featured exhibit for the fall semester.

This exhibit is partially sponsored by SOVA and HCC Activities.

Highland Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the gallery or Highland’s Visual Arts program, contact Robert Apolloni at 815-599-3479 or bob.apolloni@highland.edu.

First Fridays to return on Dec. 4 Winter is moving in fast but the First Fridays music at the Oregon VFW is hotter than ever. On Dec. 4 musicians will gather at the VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. (Ill. 64).

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

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities.

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

The music often described as New Folk or Americana is varied and includes country,

bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied.

Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music.

First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon senior Center, and special Fifth Friday when they occur shows in Franklin Grove.

As always, the VFW will feature an extensive menu of food and beverage.

Admission is by free will donation.

Fire Department 401 Fifth Ave.; Mt. Morris Fire Department, 15 E. Center St.; Stillman Valley Fire Department, 200 S. Rural St.; Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut St.; Village of Davis Junction, 207 N. Elm St.; and the City of Polo, 115 S. Franklin St. Any proceeds received from recycling the lights and wires will be donated to United Way in Ogle County.

For more information, call Mary Ann and Jerry of the Ridott-based musical group the OCSWMD at 815-732- Mountain Grass are popular performers at music shows throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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VOP banquet was held The annual Village of Progress banquets was held Nov. 18.

Some award recipients thanked VOP for their awards, while others couldn’t wait to grab their plaques and ribbons and go to their seats, where loved ones hugged and congratulated them.

Jennifer Hobbs, 23, won the night’s first award, the John Herrmann Personal Achievement Award.

“I’m shocked,” Hobbs said quietly after winning her award. “I’ve been with VOP for five years.”

VOP is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1969 that provides training and rehabilitation for Ogle County adults with developmental disabilities. These clients are called consumers.

The annual banquet is the organization’s chance to thank volunteers and consumers alike for their work.

Adan Lopez has made several good friends while working at Village of Progress.

Heller Special Olympian winner Ralph Miller.

Moehle award winner Diane Bicknese. Photos by Alex Paschal

Adam Oltmanns speaks about his experiences at Village of Progress.

Tod Carlock named fair association Volunteer of the Year

By Stan Eden Ogle County Fair Association recognized Tod Carlock, Mt. Morris, as the 2015 Volunteer of the Year at ita annual meeting on Nov. 8.

This award is given in recognition of exceptional volunteer work.

Fair association president Harlan Holm said Carlock was always very willing to help where ever he could at this year’s fair.

The annual meeting was held at the Ogle County Farm Bureau auditorium with 4-H

and adult volunteers, fair association members and board members present.

The annual meeting is held to review the past year’s fair and elect new directors.

Holm called the 2015 Ogle County Fair an outstanding fair.

In his address to the members at the Annual meeting he said “the attendance at the 2015 fair was excellent.”

Holm added that volunteer labor provided by fair Association members and directors, 4-H club and FFA members and contributions

from individuals and businesses all help make our Ogle County Fair a success.

Holm expressed his thanks to 4-H Leaders and volunteers and the all Volunteer Fair Board for their “dedication and hard work” to make the 2015 fair a success.

Holm noted that free shows and free carnival rides were offered again this year with paid gate admission.

Holm said “the free on grounds shows were very well attended and enjoyed by all.”

He added that attendance was excellent this year due in part by having nice weather and the $8 dollar gate fee that included all on grounds shows and free rides for adults and the kids.

Directors re-elected to the board were Rita Dauphin, Polo; Brad Larson, Mt Morris, and Carol Magnuson, Oregon. All were re-elected to a threeyear term on the board.

Other continuing board members include Harlan Holm and Stan Eden, both of Oregon; Dave

Engelbrecht, Byron; Lyle Hopkins and John Dueth, both of Polo; Rose Donegon, Mt Morris; Tom Simpson, Davis Junction; and Randy Anderson, Chana.

Michael “Butch” Timm.

Mt Morris was appointed to the board to complete the term of Gene Price, Oregon, who retired from the board after serving faithfully for a number of years.

Other fair officials include Dennis Alderks, Chana, Fair Superintendent; Jon Sheely, Assistant Superintendent; and Dr. Tom Hughes, Forreston, Ogle County Fair

Veterinarian.

Holm said in his report that he is looking forward to the 2016 fair to be held, to build on the success of the 2015 fair.

He noted that funding from state allocations has become much less over the past several years.

In spite of that, Holm is confident that “with the help of the fair board, members, and volunteers including 4-H and FFA members we will have a great fair in 2016.”

The Ogle County Fair dates for 2016 are Aug. 3-7.

Ogle County 4-H members and clubs honored Nov. 16 Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program on Nov. 16 in the Byron Middle School Theatre.

Top county honors went to 4-H teens Natalie Carlson, Byron and Ryan Reeverts, Oregon.

Carlson and Reeverts were the recipients of the Co-op Watch Awards sponsored by Ogle County Farm Bureau and its affiliates.

Watches are awarded each year to the two 4-Hers with the most impressive records of long-term leadership and service at the club level and beyond.

Abigail Mongan, Oregon, was the recipient of a $50 cash award sponsored by the Ogle County 4-H Foundation.

The Foundation Award is presented annually to a single 4-Her who has shown leadership skill, a willingness to help with 4-H activities, and has served as a positive example to younger members.

Four youth arose to the challenge of greater leadership and service and were awarded the “I Dare You” Leadership Award.

New owners of William Danforth’s inspiring book, “I Dare You”, were selected based on their previous leadership, citizenship, and project work. Winners included: Callie Ackland, Rochelle; Katelyn Ackland, Rochelle; Kallista McIntyre, Stillman Valley; and Johnathan Prose, Oregon.

4-H Fair Animal Exhibit Traveling Trophies are awarded each year to clubs

that maintained the most impressive stall exhibits at the 4-H Fair.

The second place trophy, sponsored by Oregon Rotary, went to Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston.

The first place trophy, sponsored by Pomona Grange, went to Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon.

Two Ogle County 4-Her’s were selected by the State 4-H Office for outstanding Illinois 4-H Award Records.

They will both be traveling to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, for their outstanding work.

Megan Ackland, Rochelle was selected in Food, Nutrition, and Health and Natalie Carlson, Byron was also selected in Food, Nutrition, and Health.

Other special award winners included: Outstanding Club President: Ryan Reeverts, Byron Outstanding Club Vice-Presiden: Megan Hagemann, Mount Morris Outstanding Club Secretaries: Alex Cassens, Byron; Kallista McIntyre, Sitllman Valley Outstanding Club Treasurers: Will Carlson, Byron; Nathan Keys, Rochelle Outstanding Club Reporter: Lauren Carlson, Byron Outstanding Club Historians: Natalie Carlson, Byron: Anna Hagemann, Monroe Center Outstanding Club Recreation: Isaac Charbonneau, Leaf River; Renee Gehrke, Byron; Aubree Jaspers, Byron Bits ‘N Reins Traveling

Horse Trophy: Sara Blume, Byron Outstanding Club Jr. Leader: Kallista McIntyre, Stillman Valley Electricity Achievement Award: Jared Glendenning, Oregon Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association Award: Brenna Noon, Oregon A number of awards were distributed to community clubs throughout the county in recognition of outstanding community service, educational programming, and promotional efforts.

Additionally, one club’s leaders were recognized for their outstanding efforts to work together to effectively meet the needs of and coordinate the work of their club. Congratulations go to all of the following club winners: Top Educational Club Programming Efforts in Various Areas of Study Agriculture – By-YBadgers 4-H Club, Byron Home and Family – Hub Hickory 4-H Club, Rochelle

Mechanics and Technology – Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon Personal Development – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle 4-H Honor Clubs: Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Circle M 4-H Club, Mount Morris Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club, Polo Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston

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Fall Club Promotion Award First Place – Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon Window Display Promotion Award First Place— Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Second Place – Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston Third Place – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Ogle County 4-H Clubof-the-Year Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Club State Award Winner Personal Development – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Alumni Award Barb Sweeney, Monroe

Center Top Leader Team Award Polo Pioneers 4-H Club: Lisa Fike, Pearl City and Barb Miller, Polo 4-H Hall of Fame Recipient Cliff Craven, Leaf River The 2015 awards program followed a theme that was brought to life by the members of the Ogle County 4-H youth Federation.

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Oregon Lifeline

By Sharon Wallace Lifeline Self Help Food Project is located at 201 N. Third St., Oregon.

We have been helping people since 1982. Call if you or your group would like to take a tour of Lifeline.

Lifeline would like to say thank you to everyone who are so generous with their donations, help, and support.

Thank you. We are very grateful for all the support we receive from the community.

Lifeline will be closed the following dates: Friday, Dec.

25, Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1.

Lifeline has a mitten tree.

We invite you to donate mittens, scarves, gloves, and ear muffs.

All the items will be delivered by Lifeline to local schools, and will be distributed to children attending school.

We are in need of the following: pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, jelly, and chili beans.

For information call Sharon at 815-222-6712.

Oregon High School math teacher Danyel Larsen was recently recognized for three distinguished awards in just one month for her teaching approach and dedication to her profession.

Larsen, a teacher at Oregon High School for the past nine years, was honored by three different national and state organizations in the month of October.

First, she first received an Award of Meritorious Service from the Illinois State Board of Education at the ‘Those Who Excel’ Banquet in Bloomington.

Recipients of the award are only eligible by nomination and are required to submit a professional biography, resume and written commentary to specific questions along with letters of recommendation from colleagues, school principal and members of the surrounding community.

Next, Larsen was named one of five Illinois finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science

Teaching (PAEMST) at an awards ceremony at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

This award is given to mathematics and science teachers across the country who create and implement a high-quality instructional program that enhances their students’ learning. PAEMST finalists receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation as well as an invite to Washington D.C. for the national awards ceremony.

To receive consideration for the award, Larsen submitted a video of her Algebra 2 class showing how she guides her students’ studies and successful application of statistics.

Larsen also provided written analysis of the lesson as well as evidence of its effectiveness and additional letters of recommendation from her peers.

Finally, Larsen received the Lee Yunker Mathematics Leadership Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics at the organization’s annual

conference in Tinley Park.

Each year, the award recognizes one outstanding teacher in Illinois who demonstrates an aptitude for leadership and initiative in the pursuit of higher quality education.

Larsen was recognized for this award based on her work as President of the Northern Illinois Association of Teachers of Mathematics, contributions to the Oregon math department and her achievement in receiving National Board Certification.

“The overall effort we see on a daily basis from Ms. Larsen is incredibly admirable and something that I believe we should all try to emulate here at Oregon Community Unit School District,” said OCUSD Superintendent Tom Mahoney.

“She’s an ongoing inspiration to the students, teachers and everyone here in Oregon. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the way she strives to improve herself and the positive impact she has on the district.”

Danyel Larsen

Larsen is spending her ninth year teaching mathematics at Oregon High School.

Before beginning her career at OCUSD, Larsen graduated Hononegah High School and attended University of Illinois, where she received her teaching degree.

She taught briefly at Hiawatha High School in Kirkland before accepting her current position at Oregon High School.

Kids Christmas store open Dec. 5 The sixth annual Kids Christmas Store will be at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 Main St., Chana, this year.

The store will be open on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

Children ages 2 through ages 12 may come to the store and pick out a present for Mom and Dad or their guardian, Grandpa and

Grandma.

Paper, ribbon, gift tags, and help to choose and wrap their gift will be available.

The cost for any gift will be 50 cents.

An adult must accompany

the children, and coffee and cookies will be available for them while the children are shopping.

For more information call 815-732-7683 or 815-7327506.

Madrigal Singers to perform Dec. 4-5 Oregon High School’s Madrigal Singers will welcome the holiday season with a dinner performance on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMC), 1834 S. Ill. 2, Oregon.

The Madrigal dinner has become a tradition for Oregon High School

students and families.

The OHS Madrigal Singers will be dressed in traditional Renaissance attire and provide an evening of entertainment

that includes a brass quintet, a recorder choir, and several lively performances.

LOMC’s kitchen staff will prepare and dinner for all guests at the event.

wonderful mentor to me through this transition.

Having worked with Becky for almost ten years, I know that I can’t really replace her, but I will try to honor her by doing the best I can in this new position.

Finally, I need to thank our patrons. As we work to serve here in our community, our community gives back to us.

We have received wonderful donations from individuals and businesses who believe in what we are trying to do. People have given to us to help support our children and adult programming.

We have received donations of materials and

supplies which reduces the strain on our limited budget.

We have people who can be counted on to volunteer their time whenever we need an extra hand.

The thing that we have most enjoyed receiving from our patrons is their trust and friendship. We value the relationships that we are forging in this community.

So, thank you. Thanks to all of the wonderful people who help us at the library.

I hope that I can continue to serve you all for a very long time. I also hope that you all feel as blessed as I do to call this community home.

Guest Column Foundation is a way to help with library

By Mary Cheatwood Director Mt. Morris Public Library At this time of year it is fitting to look back over all that has happened during the past months and express gratitude.

I became the library director in Mt. Morris in July. I am grateful that the Board of Trustees chose to

hire me for this position.

They are wonderful people who give of their time and talents to keep our library running efficiently and effectively. They have been very gracious and encouraging to me as I learn my way in this new role.

Our staff here at the library deserves some gratitude as well. Mary Head and Cindy Belleque go above and beyond to help our patrons.

They are always trying to find new ways to serve.

I feel very blessed to call them not only co-workers,

but friends.

We are extremely grateful to the Mount Morris Community Library Foundation for their continued support of the Library.

There are so many things that we would not be able to do without them. They made it possible for us to expand our services by our joining the PrairieCat system. They provided us with extra staff for our summer reading program.

They take care of a lot of financial needs that we would be hard pressed to

deal with if their funding were not available.

They also provide volunteers for programs and activities that we have at the library.

I would like to encourage anyone who cares about the library and our work in the community to become a member of the Foundation.

The impact on our community is huge, and we are very fortunate that these people are dedicated to helping us serve.

I also need to thank Becky McCanse who served here at the library for nearly 30 years. She has been a

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The Blackhawk Snowblazers snowmobile club of Oregon would like to remind snowmobile enthusiasts of these important items: Four inches of snow is the sufficient amount of snow for riding. If you ride when there is anything less than four inches of snow, you are damaging vegetation under the snow. Hours of operation through most cities are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the speed limit is 15 mph. Please be respectful of people’s property especially when

riding through town. Ride on the roadway and not on the sidewalks.

Our club maintains and monitors over 100 miles of trails which connects Dixon, Oregon, Franklin Grove, Ashton, Leaf River, and Mt. Morris.

A lot of work goes in to setting these trails up and maintaining them.

Please help us keep those trails by abiding by the laws and regulations set by the city ordinances.

Remember as snowmobilers - we have no rights, only privileges. Help us keep those privileges.

Respect the outdoors.

We’d also like to invite anyone who is interested in snowmobiling to attend one of our meetings.

We meet the second Tuesday of every month (from Sept. - April) at the Oregon VFW. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.

Please stay on the trails or stay home.

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Raffle for antique sleigh to benefit Oregon infant Tickets are $5 each; 6 for $20 The Rally for Rowen committee is holding a fundraiser for an antique sleigh just in time for the holidays to support the Wehmheofers with their medical expenses.

Rowen Louis Wehmhoefer was born Sept. 21 to Clayton and Jena (Grover) Wehmhoefer.

Rowen was transferred to Rush Hospital in Chicago within hours of his birth and underwent open heart surgery on Sept. 29, at only eight days old. Rowen has ongoing medical issues that will require additional care as well as surgeries.

Currently, Rowen is home from the hospital and enjoying time with mom and dad.

John Barnhart, a coworker of Jena’s at the

Oregon Park District, has generously donated an antique, refurbished sleigh to be raffled off.

The sleigh dates back to the 1920’s and was restored

by Barnhart. The sleigh is not only beautiful, but fully functional. The hitch is included to hook to a horse or it can be used with a ball hitch behind a garden tractor or truck.

The cushion of the sleigh features a time capsule that was sewn into the fabric for the next owner to find.

Barnhart has restored numerous sleighs throughout the years, many on display at Conover Square, and always adds this hidden item for the next owner.

The intricate wooden details on the sleigh highlight the hand painting Barnhart has done. The winner of the sleigh can also choose a family name for personalization on the front

of the sleigh.

The sleigh is currently on display at Nash Recreation Center in the front lobby.

Tickets can be purchased at Nash Recreation Center for $5 each or 5 for $20.

The drawing will be held Monday, Dec. 14 and the winner can pick-up the sleigh after personalization is done.

The sleigh would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s holiday decor and can be unassembled for storage or to set-up inside a home.

This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history that isn’t normally for sale. Barnhart estimates the value of the sleight at $3,200.

For more information about tickets sales call Nash Recreation Center, 815-7323101. A Rally for Rowen account has also been set up at First National Bank, This antique sleigh is being raffled to benefit an Oregon infant. It dates back to the c/o Rally for Rowen, 307 1920’s and was restored by John Barnhart. The sleigh is not only beautiful, but fully functional. It can be viewed in the lobby of the Nash Recreation Center in Oregon.

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Officials appeal facilities assessment

How much did they get?

Byron Schools .................................. $18.2 million Ogle County ....................................... $3.7 million Rock Valley College .......................... $2.26 million Byron Fire.......................................... $2.19 million Oregon Park ....................................... $2.07 million Byron Forest Preserve ....................... $1.99 million Byron Library ....................................... $779,221 Oregon Schools .................................... $664,702 Rockvale Township............................... $635,948 Kishwaukee College .............................. $85,788 Byron Museum ...................................... $85,288

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Harrison said both sides have indicated they plan to submit appraisals, but he has not yet received either one.

The BOR upheld both the 2012 assessment of $499 million and the 2013 assessment of $509 million, but reduced Harrison’s 2014 assessment of $509.4 million by $27 million.

Exelon has appeals for all three years pending before the Illinois Property Tax The sale will start at 10 a.m. Appeal Board. and continue until 12 p.m. or until the cookies are sold out, whichever comes first.

Again this year, the cookies are $6 per pound.

Saint Bride’s Episcopal Curb-side service will be Church will hold its annual available, but call ahead so Christmas Sale on Saturday, the order can be ready and Dec.12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. waiting.

Saint Bride’s is at 1000 Ill. The library’s number is 815-732-2724. All proceeds 64 West on the corner of West Ill. 64 and Mongan Drive. benefit the Oregon Library.

Cookie sale will be held Dec. 12 Besides a selection of holiday cookies, candies, and quick breads at the Friends of the Oregon Library annual holiday cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 12, a variety of gifts will be for sale.

Eight bags of gifts, some appropriate for men, some for women, and some for children, will be available.

The sale of all the goodies will be held at the library.

Exelon paid more than $32 million in real estate taxes this year to 11 taxing bodies, which include Ogle County, Rockvale Township, Byron School District, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College.

The Byron School District received the largest share of that money — $18.2

Church plans sale The event will include a bake sale, rummage sale items, books, crafts, and gift items.

Stop in for coffee and cookies and browse the treasures.

million.

The value of the Byron Generating Station has frequently been disputed throughout the 30-year history of the facility.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced Nov. 19 that the license for Byron station’s two reactors has been renewed for an additional 20 years.

The plant’s original 40year operating license was set to expire in 2024 for Unit 1 and 2026 for Unit 2.

The license renewal allows the plant to operate until 2044 for Unit 1 and 2046 for Unit 2.

Byron Station began generating electricity in 1985 when Unit 1 came online, followed two years later by Unit 2.

John Meola Lindhorst from Ukulele Station America, Oregon will present a program on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Lindhorst will share the history of Ukulele Station America, going back to the old Conoco Station, display

a variety of ukuleles from his collection, and perform a variety of music on the instruments.

Lindhorst has written some of the selections Reservations are requested by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Refreshments will be served.

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SECTION B

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Otten, Wendler lead Hawks in tourney title win

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Before the basketball season began, everyone knew how good Oregon was going to be with sharp-shooting 3-year starter Trevor Otten leading the way.

In a 55-41 win over Byron in the championship game of the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament on Nov. 28, a newfound treasure was uncovered.

Arne Wendler, a foreignexchange student from Germany, proved to a perfect complement to Otten. The 6-foot-5 swingman and member of Germany’s U-16 national team, scored 19 points to go along with the 21 put up by Otten.

“He’s taken them to the next level,” Byron coach Tom Schmidt. “The keys for Oregon are that they have a lot of length, athleticism, and can shoot the three.”

After a pair of 3-pointers

by Drew Franklin, the Tigers (2-2) closed to within 3533 early in the third quarter.

With Otten starting to get a little gassed, it was his teammates quelling that rally.

A long-range assist from Mitchell Nehrkorn to Jerrick Orsted made it 37-33 and then Jarrett Reynolds had his third steal to set up Nehrkorn for an easy layup.

With Orsted and Wendler combining for the next 12 Hawk points to start the fourth quarter, Oregon increased its lead to 51-38.

“Trevor was exhausted and it was hard to take him out, but I was very happy with how everyone else responded,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said.

Otten or no Otten, the

Oregon’s Jarrett Reynolds tries for a steal during the championship game against Byron of the boys tournament on Nov. 28. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Hawks used its length and ranginess to alter Byron’s shooting in the second half, holding them to only six baskets. For the game, Byron shot 30 percent from the field.

“That affected our ball movement and they did a good job of closing down on our shooters,” Schmidt said.

After seeing the success Byron has had over the year’s using a zone defense, Virgil has purposely employed it more this season.

“We’re going to run a lot of different defenses, but I thought the 2-3 zone was the best way to contest their 3-point shooting tonight,” Virgil said. “I have nothing but respect for coach Schmidt and how his team plays defense and I’ve learned from that.”

Otten had the hot hand

in the first half, scoring 15 points and also blocking two shots. A member of the alltournament team, along with Wendler, Otten only missed three shots all night.

“Having Arne here, opens up more shots for Trevor,” Virgil said.

The two teams were tied 25-25, until an Orsted putback and Otten basket gave Oregon a 29-25 lead.

“We’re a much more energetic team this year than last year,” said forward Carson Buck, another major scoring threat.

“It was definitely are most complete game of the tournament, especially on defense,” Virgil said.

“We answered their runs and our bench energy was unbelievable. This win was from all 15 players.”

Earlier in the week, Oregon

beat West Carroll 56-31, Christian Life 56-40 and Peru St. Bede 46-42. The Hawks struggled in the second half against St. Bede, but a critical rebound and 3-point play by Kole Mowry in the fourth quarter keyed the win.

“Kole showed a lot of hustle on that play,” Virgil said.

St. Bede defeated Rockford Christian for third place and Newman beat Christian Life in the fifth-place game.

Byron, RC and Newman all finished 2-1 in pool play, but Byron went to the championship game against Oregon because of a higher free-throw percentage.

In a highly anticipated BNC opener, Oregon (4-0) hosts Dixon on Friday, who Oregon’s Trevor Otten drives the lane for a layup during Virgil feels is the favorite to action against Byron on Nov. 28 during the championship win the conference. game of boys tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Hawk bowlers raise record to 4-0 The Oregon Boys Bowling team raised it’s season record to 4-0 with a five-person team format double dual match sweep on Nov. 28 at Town & Country Lanes, Mt. Morris.

In the opening contest Oregon defeated West Central 2,988-2,079.

The contest feature the highest scoring – person High School team score in school history with an 1,100 Oregon’s Derek Poole makes his approach during a quad meet first game, winning the game by 455 Nov. 28 in Mt. Morris. Photo by Chris Johnson

pins.

The Hawks were led by Jacob Coleman with a 692 series (255, 213, 224) with Joe Miranda (620) and Kyle Lundquist (610) contributing 600 series.

In the second contest Oregon defeated Abingdon 2765-2255. The Hawks were led by A.J. Nordman with 628 series (209, 256, 163) followed closely by Derek Poole with

a 623 series (201, 208, 214).

The Oregon Girls Bowling team started it dual match season sweeping a pair of non-conference matches at Town & Country Lanes, Mt. Morris.

In the opening match Oregon defeated West Central 2,458-1,938, with eight different girls participating in the victory. The Lady Hawks were led by Abi Scheidecker with a 389 – 2 Turn to B2

Hawk wrestlers should have a strong team this year Twenty-one upperclassmen to lead the way

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In his fourth season as Oregon wrestling coach, Mike Guzman is anticipating a strong showing by the Hawks.

Much of that enthusiasm comes from having 21 upperclassmen on his team.

“This is the best month of practice and preparation we’ve had since I’ve been coaching,” Guzman said.

“I’m excited for the juniors and seniors. It’s been positive leadership.”

Guzman is gearing up the squad to peak for the Stillman Valley Tournament on Dec. 19 and then level back down until late January into February.

“I’m excited for the second half of the season,” Guzman said. “No one cares about losing in December. It takes time for everyone to filter down to their weight class and for conditioning and skill development.”

Helping Guzman with that conditioning and skill development are assistants Justin Lahman and Danny Gale.

Like Guzman, both have extensive mat experience from high school and are able to pass that on to the Hawk wrestlers.

Oregon strengths lie in the upper weights, notably from returning state medalist Matt Crandall, who has to be considered a state-title candidate.

Crandall took fourth place at 285 pounds in 1A, after losing a heartbreaker in the first round.

He was the more aggressive wrestler in that match, but was whistled for stalling right before the buzzer on a questionable call.

“He was two seconds away from being in the finals,” Guzman said. “He overcame that and some other close matches to get fourth.”

Unfortunately, Crandall suffered an ACL knee injury in that match. It hampered his play in football and he is still regaining his mobility and conditioning.

“He has a long road ahead getting into shape,” Guzman said. “If he continues to work hard, he has a great chance to pick up where he left off at.

He’s looked really good in practice.”

At 220, junior Anthony Marchetti and senior Cole Burke are battling for the top spot.

“Those two go hand-

and-hand. They’re very competitive,” Guzman said.

The same situation presents itself at 195 between seniors Tyler Burke and Matt Stevens.

“We’re loaded at the upper levels,” Guzman said.

John Ghibellini barely missed out on going downstate last year and will anchor the 182-pound weight class.

“He lost an overtime match at the sectional,” Guzman said. “He’ll take that knowledge and use it for motivation this season.

He’s invested an incredible amount of time in the weight room.”

Caleb Mennen returns after a strong sophomore year and is locked in at 170.

“He will surprise a lot of people with his natural talent,” Guzman said.

Chris Alaniz, a sectional qualifier at 106 at a freshman, will move up in weight, but Guzman isn’t sure yet where he’ll fit in.

“Wrestling in the only sport he does, so he gets off-season time in,” Guzman said. “It will be fun to watch him develop the next few years.”

Oregon, which took fourth in a very competitive regional, should be able to fill 10-11 of the 14 spots in a competitive manner. The lower weights are the biggest

concern.

Guzman sees Dakota, Byron and Le-Win are strong area teams, with all three finishing ahead of Oregon at the regional.

“I think Polo will also be

improved. With the success Polo and Forreston have had in other sports, it carries over to wrestling,” Guzman said.

“Stillman Valle yalways has some good kids too.”

Besides the post season,

the toughest meet for Oregon is likely the Orion Tournament in late January.

“What nice about that tournament is we see some different faces,” Guzman said.

Oregon’s Matthew Crandall (right) wrestles St. Bede’s John Barnes during a third place bout at the 2015 State Wrestling in Champaign. Sauk Valley Media photo

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Bowlers post a win over Dixon From B1 game series (210, 179).

In the second contest Oregon defeated Abingdon 2,221-1,560 with 10 different girls competing.

Caitlyn Kaltenbrun led the team with a 427 series (149, 129, 149).

On Nov. 24, the boys team improved its season record to 2-0 with a 3,615-3,420 win over the Dixon Dukes in the

Northern Illinois Bowling Conference (NIBC) contest held at Plum Hollow Family Center, Dixon.

Oregon started the day with an impressive 1,296 game, but struggled in the second game shooting 1,096 - losing the game and two standings points to the home team. They won a very close final game 1,223-1,212.

Leading the way for Oregon was A.J. Nordman

with a 702 series (244, 170, 288) followed closely by Derek Poole with a 697 series (237 ,216, 244).

Joe Miranda (628) and Kyle Lundquist (614) also shot 600 series for the Hawks.

Dixon was led by Daniel Pottort with a 671 series (193, 223, 255) with Austin Wilson (625) and Brandon Hamburg (613) also breaking the 600 mark.

Hawks fifth at preseason event Emily Corbin keeps her eyes down lane as she bowls on Nov. 28. Photo by Chris Johnson

Oregon Park District Events The Oregon Park District is offering the following programs for the upcoming holiday season.

Visit Santa and enjoy breakfast at Nash on Saturday, Dec. 12. Come in casual or holiday dress for a light breakfast with Santa.

Breakfast will include donuts, muffins, fruit, yogurt, bagels, juice, and more.

Children should be accompanied by at least one parent, but the whole family

is invited to attend. Take time to sit on Santa’s lap and share holiday wishes.

Each child will have the opportunity to make an ornament for their tree.

Two sessions are available for breakfast: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The cost is $6 per person, parents should register if they plan on enjoying breakfast.

Children under two eat free, but must be registered.

Registration deadline is

Dec. 8.

A princess party will be Friday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children 4 to 7 years old are involuted to a holiday party with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, too.

The party will include stories, dances, songs, creative drama, crafts, and special holiday treats.

The cost is $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents.

Deadline to register is Dec. 11.

The Oregon Boys Bowling team finished in fifth place with a 4,132 total at the NIBPA Preseason Tournament held at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford.

In a field with three state qualifying teams from last season, including the first and second place teams in the state finals, Oregon held its own early.

After shooting their second highest game of the season 1,147 in the second game of the day, they struggled through a difficult lane condition transition to record the season’s lowest game (900) and drop from

third place to fifth after the traditional bowling games.

The struggles continued during the early Baker format games and they were never able to pass 4th place Freeport for the final trophy position.

Leading the Hawks was Tournament Champion Derek Poole with a 761 series (234, 279, 248).

Poole also recorded the tournament’s second highest game (279) and A.J. Nordman the fifth highest game (263).

The Oregon Girls Bowling team finished in sixth place with a 3,506 total

at the NIBPA Preseason Tournament held at The Cherry Bowl, Rockford.

Competing in their first contest of the season, Oregon was led by Abigail Scheidecker in ninth place overall with a 602 series (199, 188, 215) followed closely

by Alyson Scheidecker in 12th place with a 584 series (214,180,190).

Oregon’s third high series of the day was in the JV Division as Caitlyn Kaltenbrun shot a 498 series (159, 161, 178).

The JV team finished in fifth place in their division.

Sports Column Hawks have a big game with Dukes Friday

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With Dixon coming to the Blackhawk Center on Friday, the Oregon boys basketball team will be playing its biggest regular season game in several years.

It’s significant for several reasons.

First and foremost, the 2015-16 Hawks may be as good of a team the school has seen in decades. It is capable of playing with anyone on its schedule, be it a 2A Winnebago, 3A Dixon or 4A Rockford Lutheran.

Don’t leave Byron out of this equation either. Against Oregon, they were without the services of their big man in the middle, Payton Janssen, still recovering from a football injury.

Between two BNC games and potential match-ups in the Forreston Tournament and in the post season, the two teams could meet five times.

The Byron win was nice, but Dixon will be a better barometer for the Hawks. It is also the conference opener.

Dixon has Big 10 recruit and a few other key performers from last year’s 28-2 squad. The fact they are just a few miles down Highway 2 heightens interest, as well.

The Hawks are coming off a tournament championship and look to continue an unbeaten season.

A win over Dixon should send Oregon into the top 10 of the 2A state rankings.

Anybody know the last time Oregon was state-ranked in basketball?

Even without many students around, there was a good-sized crowd on hand for the Byron game Saturday night. This Friday will be substantially larger, with fans packed into to the rafters.

Should be a good one and hope to see you all there.

Coming off a long playoff run in football, Polo still was able to take care of business and beat a decent AFC basketball team and vastly improved LaMoille-Ohio to defend its AFC tourney title.

Once again, the Marcos will be able to run a lot of different players in and out and have the type of depth envied by many a 1A program.

Opposing coaches have earmarked Polo as the team to beat in the conference.

The NUIC is one of the finest small-school leagues in the state and Polo looks to be the shining star this year with its prowess in football, basketball and track.

Was anyone else disappointed with the IHSA football championships?

Other than 7A, most of them were blowouts.

It wasn’t that long ago, 2002 to be exact, that Lombard Montini had to struggle to beat Oregon in the first round of the 4A

playoffs. Lately, they’ve been dominating 5A and 6A, advancing to the finals for the seventh year in a row.

Another private school, Kankakee McNamara, absolutely destroyed Tolono in 3A I’m going to give the crown of second best team in 3A to Byron, based upon their win over Wilmington and how competitive they were against McNamara.

After being in 4A and 5A before, it seemed odd for McNamara to be in 3A. Another oddity was private school LaGrange Nazareth winning a second straight title, after not doing much of anything in the playoffs until just a few years ago. That’s when Tim Racki, former coach of Addison Driscoll, came over.

Loyola Academy made it a clean sweep of private school blowouts with a 41-0 win in 8A. Did you know Driscoll is no longer a school, having shut their doors a few years ago?

Oregon’s claim to fame is that they were the last school to beat Driscoll in the playoffs (2000) before Driscoll won seven state titles in a row.

Much was made of Chicago Phillips becoming the first public-league school from Chicago to win a state title in the 42 years of the playoffs. However, somewhat like the private schools, Phillips benefits from open enrollment.

Maybe that’s why I prefer the brand of football played in towns and cities around here. The homegrown talent of Forreston last year and Polo this year were prime examples of that.

That’s what a state tournament should be based on, not all-star teams.

Alas, the state basketball tournament has also become this way.

In 1A, Arcola left little doubt as to who was the best team, with a resounding win over Stark County. After seeing Arcola win sprint relays downstate in track, it

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made sense that might carry over to the football field.

Speaking of football, I previously mentioned that both Terry Jenkins and Vern Welp coached Mt. Morris state-qualifying teams in the early 1990s, based upon info from the IHSA website.

That is incorrect. Though Terry coached varsity football at Mt. Morris, it was Vern that took both Mounder squads to the playoffs.

29th Candlelight Walk

Visitors enjoyed an evening of fun at Candlelight Walk From A1 said the evening was enjoyable.

“We love it,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun, and we meet a lot of people we know.”

Aaron Wells, Mt.

Morris, grinned as he ate a hamburger. “The food,” he said between bites, was the best part of the event.

Upstairs, the Holiday Gift Fair offered dozens of booths and tables featuring homebased specialties and local

Zoey Krawczyk, age 2, Byron, tosses a stuffed Santa toward a cardboard chimney at the Winter Carnival at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Saturday night. Pictured with Zoey is her mom, Samantha. Photo by Earleen Hinton

entrepreneurs.

On stage, Dance with Angie performers from tots to teens drew appreciation from the crowd.

On a stroll down Candy Cane Lane, the transformation of Franklin Street between Third and Fourth Streets, shoppers stopped for donuts, pork chops, and S’mores before moving on for more shopping and music at an equally crowded Conover Square.

Downtown shops were also bustling with customers.

Cindy Bunger, owner of the Flower Patch just up the street from the Coliseum was smiling.

“It’s been very good,” she said. “I’ve had a good day all day.”

Dickson said she was pleased by all the cooperation between businesses, organizations, and individuals to make the annual event a success.

“I’m really excited that so many entities partnered up this year to make the downtown festive,” she said. “The overall effort on everyone’s part to decorate was phenomenal.”

She also expressed appreciation for the sponsors.

“Without them we couldn’t Sawyer Benton, age 3, Byron, and his aunt Valerie, toast a marshmallow on Candy do this,” Dickson said.

Cane Lane during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Cox arrested on charge of financial exploitation A Mt. Morris woman has been accused of financially exploiting an elderly Polo woman.

Kristina M. Cox, 36, was arrested Nov. 25 by Ogle County Sheriff ’s detectives on a charge of financial exploitation of an elderly person, a Class 3 felony.

The arrest stems from an investigation into a theft of money from the victim.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said the offense occurred on or about June 30.

Cox was released from the Ogle County Jail on a $10,000 recognizance bond and a bond return date was set for Jan. 8.

“My office is reviewing the reports and formal charges will be filed prior to the January date,” Morrow said.

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Pork Chop Sandwiches Oregon Lions Club members Jerry Hinrichs and Tom Champley kept warm when grilling pork chop sandwiches on Candy Cane Lane during Oregon’s 29th annual Candlelight Walk on Nov. 28. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Three Republicans are running for county clerk Primary will be held March 15

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Three Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to run for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder in the March 15 Primary Election.

Chief Deputy Clerk Laura Cook, Oregon, Deputy Clerk Tiffany O’Brien, Chana, and Jeff Hallock, Oregon, are all seeking their party’s nomination for a two-year term.

Current Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley,

who has served in the post for 18 years, announced her resignation last August and will step down March 18.

Two years are left in the four-year term she was elected to in 2014.

Monday was the last day candidates for the primary could file their nominating petitions.

The General Election will take place on Nov. 8, 2016.

Several other county officials who are seeking re-election are so far facing no opposition.

State’s Attorney Eric Morrow is seeking a fouryear term in his present post, as are Circuit Clerk Kim Stahl, and Coroner

Louis G. Finch IV. All three are Republicans.

Only Republican candidates have filed for the open Ogle County Board seats.

In District 1, which includes Dement, Lynnville, Monroe, and Scott Townships, Zachary Oltmanns, Davis Junction, is running for a four-year term, and Ricky Fritz, Monroe Center, is seeking a two-year term.

In District 2, which includes White Rock, Pine Rock, Lafayette, and Oregon-Nashua Townships, Thomas Smith, Rochelle, and William Welty, Chana, have both filed for both four and two-year terms,

while Wayne Reising, Oregon, has filed for a twoyear term.

Since candidates can run for only one seat, Smith and Welty must withdraw their petitions for one of the seats by Friday.

In District 3, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, Ashley Simms is seeking a four-year term, Greg Sparrow, a two-year term, and Garrett Williams, a four-year term. All are from Rochelle.

In District 4, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, John “Skip” Kenney, Rochelle, is seeking a twoyear term, and Kim Whalen,

Hillcrest, is running for a four-year term.

In District 5, which includes Marion, Rockvale, and Leaf River Townships, Marty Typer, Stillman Valley, is running for a two-year term, and Donald Griffin, Oregon, has filed for a four-year term.

In District 6, which includes Byron Township, current County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, has filed for both four-year and two-year terms, Dorothy Bowers is seeking a twoyear term, Chad Beitel, a two-year term, and former Ogle County Sheriff Greg Beitel, a four-year term. All four are from Byron.

In District 7, which

includes Maryland, Mt. Morris, and Forreston Townships, John Finfrock is running for a four-year term, and Ron Colson, a two-year term. Both are from Mt. Morris.

In District 8, which includes Brookville, Lincoln, Eagle Point, Buffalo, Pine Creek, Woosung, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships, Pat Saunders, Polo, has filed for a two-year term,and Marcia Heuer, Oregon is running for a four-year term.

Each district is represented by three county board members. Some terms are two years long while others are four years.

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Deputies responded back to the residence and again tried to make contact with Ray. He was located by deputies and attempted to flee the residence on foot.

Deputies arrested Ray and took him into custody.

He was charged with resisting arrest, a Class 4 felony when a deputy received a minor injury during the arrest.

Ray was additionally charged with: disorderly conduct, a Class 3 felony, for the fraudulent 911 call; unlawful use of weapons, a Class 4 felony, for possession of a sawed-off shotgun; and interference with civil process service, a Class B misdemeanor.

The investigation is still ongoing and additional charges are pending. Ray was confined at the Ogle County Jail and his bond was set at $20,000.

Andrew M. Voyles, 45, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 11,000 block E. Hemstock Road.

Voyles was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

He was issued a written warning for one headlight.

under investigation.

Christy Fiene, 39, Polo, was arrested at 4:55 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Dollar General in Polo. Fiene was also arrested on outstanding Ogle and Lee County warrants. Fiene was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 6:54 p.m., deputies responded to 11000 N. Mt. Morris Road in reference to a domestic dispute. After further investigation, Pamela Ignacio, 52, Leaf River, was arrested for domestic battery. Ignacio was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

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

Nov. 23 At 12:05 p.m., deputies and Lynn Scot Rock Ambulance responded to a single vehicle crash on Mulford Road north of Mowers Road. A car driven

by Julian X. Campbell, 19, DeKalb, was northbound and lost control on the slush covered roadway.

The vehicle overturned and came to rest in a field.

Campbell was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital with apparently minor injuries.

Dylan Green, 23, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for drug court sanctions. Green was held on bond pending a court appearance.

Jimmie W. Booth, 58, Brewton, Alabama, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Booth posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 18.

At approximately 3 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident on Chana Road at the intersection of Husking Peg Road. The accident was a non-injury personal damage accident involving a tractor trailer semi owned

by USF Holland and a passenger car.

After an investigation it was determined that the semi, being driven

by Michael J. Munz, 66, Cedarville, was facing north on Chana Road with the intention of turning left onto Husking Peg Road. Munz failed to yield the right of way and began to make his turn just as a southbound vehicle, being driven by Ashley Grover, 25, Ashton, was approaching the same intersection.

Munz was unable to get the semi out of Grovers path of travel in time causing Grover to strike the semi.

There were no injuries reported at the scene and Munz was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way.

At approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident on Junction Road at the intersection of Harvest Glenn Road in Davis Junction. The accident was a non-injury personal damage accident involving two passenger vehicles.

After an investigation it was determined that the vehicle being driven by Amy Eller, 26, Holcomb, failed to stop for other traffic that was stopped for the stop sign on Junction Road. Eller struck a vehicle being driven by Tabatha Mccammond, 37, Stillman Valley, from behind. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Eller was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Nov. 24 At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputies responded to a vehicle in the ditch near 1098 South Ill. 26.

After further investigation, Taylor Cross, 23, Savanna, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Cross was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Cross also received citations for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., a black Nissan Sentra was observed exceeding the speed limit in the 3,000 block of S. Daysville Road.

A traffic stop was initiated on that vehicle.

After an open air sniff

around the exterior of the vehicle the sheriff ’s K-9, Okar, alerted to an odor of an illegal substance in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and drug paraphernalia and cannabis were found.

The driver of the vehicle, Eric L. Francis, 21, Chana, and the passenger, Terrence C. Ross, 21, Oregon, were both arrested for possession of cannabis and violation of the drug paraphernalia act.

Ross was also found to have an outstanding warrant for Lee County. Both Francis and Ross were transported to the Ogle County Jail for processing.

At approximately 6:49 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of North Ill. 26. After further investigation, Tyson Simmons, 37, Mt. Morris, was placed under arrest for possession of cannabis 2.5-10 grams. Simmons was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 25 Kristina M. Cox, 36, Mt. Morris, was arrested by Ogle County Sheriff ’s detectives for financial exploitation of an elderly person, a Class 3 Felony.

The arrest stems from a sheriff ’s office investigation into a theft of money from an elderly person in Polo. Cox was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she is being held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 8:53 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop at the intersection of Ill. 72 and Moulton Road. After an investigation, Thomas Greeny, 50, Belvidere, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Greeny was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 26 At about 12:28 a.m., deputies stopped a 2003

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gray Pontiac at Ill. 251 and Dutch Road for a faulty rear registration light. After a short investigation Jaime Torres, 20, Rockford, and Jorge Lozano, 24, Rockford, were arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis.

Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 27 Paul Rico, 39 Willow Springs, was arrested for contempt of court. Rico’s full cash bond was set at $500 pending a court appearance.

At 4:36 p.m., deputies responded to rural Grand Detour in reference to a physical domestic disturbance. After the investigation, Wade Winekauf, 56, was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

Nov. 28 At 2:16 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 Block of S. Ill. 251.

After an investigation, Sean Powers, 42, Ashton, was arrested for driving while license revoked and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Powers was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At about 12:35 a.m., deputies responded to the 1100 block of Santa Fe Ave in Davis Junction in reference to a disturbance involving an intoxicated female breaking household items and attempting to damage vehicles.

Upon completing an investigation into the incident, Jessica L. Winn, 28, Davis Junction, was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance. Winn was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending an appearance before a judge.

At approximately 12:16 a.m., deputies responded to a rural Stillman Valley residence to check the welfare of a male subject believed to have committed suicide with a firearm. Responding deputies made contact with the subject, Brian R. Ray, 49, Stillman Valley.

Ray was highly intoxicated, indicated the 911 call was a hoax, and

Nov. 29 At approximately 2:14 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 11000 block of West Coffman Road.

An investigation into the cause of the accident revealed that a BMW driven

by Charles Baxter, 56, Shannon, was westbound on Coffman Road when a deer entered the roadway.

Baxter attempted to avoid the deer which caused him to lose control of the vehicle.

The vehicle then entered the ditch embankment where it overturned. Baxter refused medical attention at the scene.

A passenger in the vehicle, Sandra Schaefer, 56, Pecatonica, was transported to Freeport Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Forreston Fire and EMS assisted with the accident.

The accident remains

Nov. 30 At approximately 8:01 p.m. Ogle County Deputies, Oregon EMS, and Oregon Fire Department were dispatched to the 1,000 block of South Blackhawk Road for a one-vehicle accident. After investigation deputies learned that Adrianne Suits, 30, Oregon, was southbound on Blackhawk Road in her Nissan passenger car. Suits’ vehicle then struck several ruts in the roadway before loosing control of the car and traveling approximately 25 yards off the roadway and striking an embankment.

Suits was transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon EMS for minor injuries.

Darrell R. Mathews, 38, Rockford, was arrested for failure to appear.

Mathews posted $150 and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 28 at 9 a.m.

Robert Johnson, 33, Woodstock, was arrested for failure to appear.

Johnson did not post the $7,553.75 purge bond and remains in the Ogle County Jail. Johnson was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 1.

At 4:05 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Ill. 26 and Coffman Road.

After investigation deputies arrested Daniel Shaner, 53, Rockford, for driving while license revoked. Shaner was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.

Nov. 23 Andrew Fechter, 20, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 24 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing. He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must perform 150 hours of public service work, pay a $600 probation fee, $500 street value fine, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Justin Smothers, 26, Amboy, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation. He must submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatments as directed.

He must pay a $750 probation fee, $1,000 DUI equipment fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Counts of obstructing identification, possession

of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cannabis were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Javon Nolan, 24, Rockford, pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 24 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, attend a Victim Impact Panel, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, a Class 2 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Justin Carraher, 38, Rockford, pleaded guilty to retail theft, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

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Christopher Eccles, 31, Ogle County, conspiracy, jury status call Dec. 28.

Brett Johnson, 23, Rochelle, forgery, preliminary hearing Dec. 16.

Michael Johnson, 30, McHenry, aggravated battery to a peace officer/aggravated battery (two counts)/ resisting a peace officer/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

Legion Charlton, 28, Ogle County, aggravated domestic battery, jury trial Jan. 19.

Gabriel Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglary (three counts)/aggravated ID theft (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Randi Suter, 27, Mt. Morris, burglary (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, jury status call Dec. 28.

Shaquella Jones, 23, Pontiac, burglary, jury status call Jan. 25.

Mario Messer, 42, Rochelle, aggravated battery/driving while license suspended/resisting a peace officer (4 counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Brandy Berg, 34, Warren, aggravated ID theft (2 counts), jury status call Jan. 25.

Timothy Baker, 43, Dixon, theft, jury status call Nov. 25.

Shane Albers, 25, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

Mary Hart, 66, Chana, possession with intent to deliver cannabis (three counts)/possession of cannabis, jury trial Jan. 19.

Brian Rigotti, 26, Machesney Park, unlawful restraint (two counts), jury status call Jan. 25.

Matthew Dolezel, 26, Wisconsin, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance/possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 11.

Paul Gallegos, 46, Rockford, driving while license revoked, plea Jan. 25.

Skyler Larue, 20, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 25.

Holly Gaul, 37, Sterling, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 25.

Jamie Mancillas, 40, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Dec. 28.

Omar Villalobos, 48, Rochelle, operating a commercial motor vehicle with any measurable breath alcohol content, jury status call Jan. 25.

Albert Cyrier, 39, Rochelle, driving while license suspended/resisting a peace officer, status Dec. 11.

Isaac Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, jury status call Dec. 28.

Timothy Vaughan, 31, Rochelle, theft, jury status call Dec. 28.

Marcella Collier, 43, Rochelle, forgery, jury status call Jan. 25.

Martin Zuniga, 38, Rockford, predatory criminal

County Record sexual assault of a child, jury status call Dec. 28.

Nov. 24 Emily Jahnke, 18, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, status Jan. 5.

Nov. 25.

Tonya Russom, 47, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced her to 60 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

She must submit to random drug and alcohol testing at the direction of probation.

She must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment.

She must pay a $200 fine, $600 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $10 domestic fine, $25 HOPE contribution, and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

Brian Albee, 28, Byron, pleaded guilty to possession of a hypodermic needle, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation.

He must submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed by probation.

He must pay a $750 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

Lorrenzo Allen, 50, Freeport, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, arrest warrant remains ($25,000).

Kendrick Spring, 26, Byron, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, arrest warrant remains)$20,000).

Jessie Thornton, 25, Chana, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic syringe, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Jacob Albers, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/possession of drug paraphernalia (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Timothy Baker, 43, Dixon, theft, jury status call Dec. 2.

Thomas Sparks, 29, Byron, unlawful restraint/ domestic battery (3 counts), bond hearing Dec. 4.

Eric Young, 36, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

David Knight, 35, Ogle County, burglary, status Nov. 30.

Gary May, 46, Kentucky, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, preliminary hearing Dec. 9.

Candice Hendrickson, 36, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery/aggravated battery, preliminary hearing Dec. 9.

Treava Sliger, 45, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, failed to appear, arrest warrant remains ($55,000).

Novi Nemeth, 34, Lockport, burglary/retail theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Brookside Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $144,000.

Arthur Stambaugh, and Arthur L. Stambaugh, sheriff’s deed to HSBC Bank USA, trustee, and Fieldstone Mortgage Investment, trust, 103 N. Jones Terrace, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Frank W. Faivre and Carole J. Faivre, warranty deed to Nature Conservancy, 201 W. Stonebarn Rd., Franklin Grove, Taylor Township, $389,000.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.

Nov. 20 Warren R. Lathom, warranty deed to Jamison W. Herring, 6126 E. Brick Rd., Oregon, Marion and Pine Rock Townships, $294,000.

Richard W. Herring and Gloria A. Herring, warranty

deed to Jamison W. Herring, 6126 E. Brick Rd., Oregon, Marion and Pine Rock Townships, $121,965.

Associated Properties, LLC, warranty deed to RFEC III Investments, LLC, 1050 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $615,000.

Melinda M. Browne warranty deed to Nicholas Strobach, 915 N. 16th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $113,000.

Nov. 23 Carolyn Farmer, warranty deed to Randy L. Clark, 13733 W. Canada Rd., Polo,

Buffalo Township, $109,900.

Timothy R. Connors and Cynthia E. Connors, warranty deed to David West and Michelle West, 810 Hampton Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $163,000.

Sacha M. Devoe, warranty deed to Brian E. Weekley and Jennifer J. Weekley, 718 N. Kristi Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $165,000.

Risha Raven and Risha Raven Fennell, warranty deed to Ahmad Farraj, 212 W. Mason St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $22,000.

Marilyn J. Gollmer, quit claim deed to Richard W. Gollmer, property in

David G. Callahan, Jr., 23, Leaf River, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 18, 2015 (Oct. 21, 2015), $175.

Tricia M. Egyed, 37, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 19, 2015, (Oct. 26, 2015), $120.

Brittany A. Drozd, 30, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 17, 2015 (Oct. 28, 2015), $120.

Senad Ajvazi, 27, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 18, 2015 (Nov. 2, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Brandon H. Hawker, 23, Byron, disregarding official traffic control device, Nov. 17, 2015 (Oct. 29, 2015), $120.

Daniel J. Stickler, 18, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 19, 2015 (Nov. 8, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Mark C. Wolber, 28, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 18, 2015 (Nov. 13, 2015), $175.

Jonathan L. Muller, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph

over the speed limit, Nov. 25, 2015 (Aug. 3, 2015), $300 promise to comply.

Kyle S. Merdian, 19, Oregon, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 23, 2015 (Sept. 12, 2015), $160.

Christopher S. Reed, 29, Polo, expired registration, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 8, 2015), $120.

Conner R. Bontjes, 20, Byron, expired registration, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 6, 2015), $120.

Joseph T. Benesh, 26, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding 26-35 over the speed limit, improper traffic lane usage, head lamp use, and driving under the influence of alcohol, all charges dismissed per state motion; reckless driving, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 15, 2015), $2,316.

Janice M. Johnson, 55, Byron, exceeding speed in a school zone, charge amended/reduced to driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 14, 2015), $400.

Forreston Township, no address given.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to Grant S. Manning, 950 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $44,159.

Ogle County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., warranty deed to Elias Sotelo and Betty S. Sotelo, 408 W. Front St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $98,000.

Nov. 24 Anthony B. Ozier and Amy D. Ozier, warranty deed to James J. Carson and Michelle C. Carson, 1206

Nov. 25 Ricky L. Mead, Denise L. Mead, and Denise L. Richardson, warranty deed to Brian T. Albers and Lynn M. Albers, 3920 S. Center Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $235,000.

Douglas A. Creason, Gayla Creason, and Gayla F. Creason, warranty deed to Rudy P. Dixon and Lindsey R. Dixon, property on E. Fowler Rd., no address given, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $84,000.

Ogle County Sheriff,

Kevin Wedel, warranty deed to Oregon Fire Protection District, 123 N. Second St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $120,000.

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

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

Andrew J. Swift, 29, Polo, unlicensed driver, Nov. 18, 2015 (Aug. 1, 2015), $250 I-bond/recog.

Ryan D. Jandrey, 30, Polo, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 17, 2015 (Oct. 4, 2015), $140.

Michael L. White, 38, Byron, expired registration, Nov. 16, 2015 (Oct. 15, 2015), $120.

Ashley L. Camling, 26, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 18, 2015 (Oct. 16, 2015), $180.

Richard E. Rowland, 76, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit; charge amended/reduced to unsafe equipment, Nov. 18, 2015 (Oct. 19, 2015), $300.

Hailee M. Lind, 18, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 14, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Ryan A. Miller, 19, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 25, 2015 (Oct. 20, 2015), $120.

Jason J. Weber, 38, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion, Nov. 25, 2015 (Oct. 20, 2015), driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, $120.

Adam C. Marshall, 19, Byron, disregarding stop sign, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 16, 2015), $160.

Kevin Nelson, 33, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 25, 2015 (Oct. 23, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Daniel T. O’Neill, 36, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 25, 2015 (Oct. 27, 2015), $120.

Kathleen M. Thurm, 52,

Oregon, unsafe backing on a roadway, Nov. 25, 2015 (Oct. 27, 2015), $120.

Anna M. Eikstadt, 48, Byron, exceeding speed in a school zone, charge amended/reduced to driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 21, 2015), $364.

Anthony L. Coyne, 22, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 23, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Andrew D. Stroud, 17, Byron, failure to yield at a school crosswalk, Nov. 23, 2015 (Oct. 28, 2015), $120 I-bond/recog.; notice of address change, dismissed per state motion.

Jordin T. Gittleson, 16, Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 25, 2015 (Nov. 6, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Brittni R. Zick, 27, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 23, 2015 (Nov. 7, 2015), $175.

Nicholas C. Brennan, 33, Byron, unsafe backing on

a roadway, Nov. 23, 2015 (Nov. 6, 2015), $120.

Carly K. Slothower, 19, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 23, 2015 (Nov. 14, 2015), $120.

Michael C. Reitman, 40, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 23, 2015 (Nov. 16, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Rebekah S. Hall, 58, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 24, 2015 (Nov. 20, 2015), $120.

Nicholas P. Farmer, Byron, possession of alcoholic liquor as a minor, Nov. 23, 2015 (April 17, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Lojan Alberts, 20, Stillman Valley, unlawful consumption, Nov. 23, 2015 (May 2, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Bradley J. Overcash, 24, Byron, possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,034; possession of cannabis, $354, Nov. 23, 2015 (Nov. 7, 2015).

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Illinois Attorney General offers Safe Shopping Guide Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the past year to help Illinois families ensure their home is safe for the holidays.

In addition, the guide details practices that should be used with many popular holiday gifts with Internet access, including smartphones, gaming consoles and tablets.

The 2015 Safe Shopping Guide includes detailed descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 children’s products recalled in the last year – from popular children’s toys and games that pose choking hazards to children’s furniture and playsets that pose entrapment or falling risks.

This year’s edition also addresses another risk parents confront every day: keeping their children safe online.

The digital age has created a new landscape that presents new dangers to children

in particular, who can be vulnerable when using the Internet, online games or apps.

Madigan’s office offers specific tips parents can follow to ensure their children use these ubiquitous Internetaccessible devices safely.

“Today’s kids are interested and skilled in the latest technology,” said Madigan.

“While there are many benefits to our kids using technology, there are pitfalls and dangers every parent should be aware of. Luckily, implementing a few rules and practices can promote safe and positive online experiences for our children.”

Recent data illustrate the need for parents to be more aware of how their children are using technology and engaging others online.

For example, while 91 percent of parents believe they are well informed about what their teens do online and on their cell phones, only 21 percent of teens think their parents are very well informed about their online behavior.

In addition, approximately

The digital age has created a new landscape that presents new dangers to children in particular, who can be vulnerable when using the Internet, online games or apps.

93 percent of parents say they have set rules or limits regarding Internet use, but these rules do not include parents checking their children’s online behavior.

To help parents navigate these issues, this year’s guide offers tips for parents to create safe and positive online experiences for children of all ages: Maintain open communication with your child about technology and the appropriate uses of it.

Make sure your child knows they cannot be anonymous on the Internet.

Talk to your child about what should never be posted online and the dangers of posting too much information.

Explain that posting online is just like writing in permanent marker – it cannot be erased.

Engage your child in

continuous conversations about how to behave online.

Complete a “use agreement” with your child and talk about respecting others online. Establish and enforce household rules for technology usage.

Discuss why strong passwords are important, how to create them and the need to keep them private.

Obtain all passwords for devices and apps.

Stay informed on your child’s Internet habits, review their user history and observe their social media activity.

Know who their friends and followers are.

Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior that may indicate cyber-bullying.

Never threaten to take away your child’s phone or Internet access. This could prevent them from approaching you in the future about online problems.

Messiah performed at Highland Dec. 6 The Highland Choral Music Department’s annual performance of George F. Handel’s “Messiah” will be Sunday, Dec. 6 at United Presbyterian Church, 302 W.

about Highland’s choral music performances, contact Director Allen Redford, at allen.redford@highland.edu or call 815-599-3568.

For more information or assistance, Attorney General Madigan urged Illinois residents to contact her office’s Internet Safety Team at 1-888-414-7678 or email them at e-info@atg.state.il.us to connect with an Internet Safety Specialist.

Madigan’s Internet Safety Team regularly provides schools, teachers, students and parents with online safety tips, helping children understand the importance of using safe online practices.

“We thank Attorney General Madigan for continuing to highlight dangerous recalled products and other potential dangers to children,” said Kids in Danger Executive Director Nancy Cowles.

“This is an exciting and

fun time of year, and the Safe Shopping Guide helps ensure it’s a safe time of year as well.”

“The Attorney General’s Office has long been on the forefront of ensuring our children are safe from many dangers around them,” said Abe Scarr, Illinois PIRG Director.

“This year is no different.

The Attorney General’s Office has offered real, practical advice for keeping children safe online, which is critical information in today’s digital age.”

Consumers can view and download the 2015 Safe Shopping Guide at Madigan’s website or by calling the Attorney General’s Recall Hotline for a print copy at 1-888-414-7678.

Belvidere man dies in roll-over crash A Belvidere man died Nov. 29 in a single vehicle crash near Creston.

Chance Newby, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was extricated from his pick-up truck on East Ritchie Road approximately two miles south of Creston.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said the truck driven

by Newby was eastbound when it drove off the north side of the roadway.

The truck traveled more than 300 feet in the ditch and struck a utility pole.

The truck then overturned and came to rest in the ditch on the passenger side.

The crash occurred at 4:10 a.m.

The Creston Fire Department and Ogle County Coroner assisted at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

Seventh St., Oregon.

A celebration of June’s life will be held at The Road House at a later date.

Visit www. farrrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Stephenson St., Freeport, at 3 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students.

Tickets may be purchased

online at www.highland.edu or by contacting the HCC Box Office from 1 to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday at 815-599-3718.

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mother, daughter, wife, and friend.

She was an amazing person who will be truly be missed by everyone she knew.

She is survived by her

father, Thomas Whittaker; brothers, Howard and Mike Whittaker; and exhusband, Robert Burke Sr; her children, Thomas (Ashley Williams) Burke, James (Kayla Norup) Burke, and Miranda (Shane Imel) Burke.

Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Whittaker; and ex-husband, William Huskins.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the family to help cover costs.

Donations will be accepted at 204 W. Center St., Mt. Morris IL 61054.

Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris.

June E. Arians, 71, Oregon, died suddenly at KSB Hospital, Dixon, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.

She was born on Feb. 9, 1944 in Centralia, the daughter of Arthur G. and Sophie (Wellpott) Hake.

She married Michael Arians in Hoyleton, on Dec. 29, 1990.

June was a retired public school teacher and was currently one of the owners and operators of The Road House in Oregon.

She enjoyed reading, her customers, going to Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and kids, especially her grandkids.

She also loved her cats,

currently Stanley.

Survivors include her husband, Michael; daughter, Amy (Matthew) Marquis, Chelsea, Michigan; grandchildren, Bradley, Emily, Ava, and Caleb; sisterin-law, Imogene M. Schnake, Irvington; brother-in-law, Eric Arians, Elgin; niece, Beth Ann Hake, Centralia; nephews, Mark Hake, Hoyleton, and Nathan Arians, Elgin; and longtime special friend, Marge Craig, Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, G. Donald Hake.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S.

He married Marcella Liechty on Sept. 1, 1946 in Berne, Indiana. She preceded him in death on Dec. 21, 2007.

Survivors include one daughter, Beth Ann (John) Oujiri, Ashland, Wisconsin;

three sons, Harvey Scholl, Sterling, Duane (Kathryn) Scholl, Polo, and David (Kay) Scholl, Galesburg; one brother, Irvin (Laverne) Scholl, Polo; three sisters, Gladys Bain, Orland Park, Phyllis (Howard) Chana,

Orange City, Florida, and Irene Reynolds, Puyallup, Washington; four sister inlaws of Berne, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were scheduled on Wednesday Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, with burial to follow at Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Sterling.

Obituaries

Michelle J. Huskins Michelle Jean Huskins, 56, Mt. Morris, died on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

She was born on Sept. 2, 1959.

Michelle has been a loyal Women of the Moose member since 1998.

She loved supporting her local Moose lodges, visiting Mooseheart, and attending Moose conventions.

She truly loved being around her friends and family.

She loved making new friends and playing games on Facebook.

She loved everything fun and whimsical.

She was a truly amazing

Maurice C. Scholl Maurice C. Scholl, 95, Sterling, died on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015.

He was born Oct. 4, 1920 in Dixon, the son of Clark and Ethel (Palmer) Scholl.

June E. Arians

Memorials have been established to MCC Meat Canner and Galesburg Rescue Mission.

Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome. com.

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Ordinance No. 2015-002 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District General Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016: Expected Cash Balance-Fire-Sep 1, 2015 Expected Cash Bal-Ambulance-Sep 1, 2015 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Fire Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Ambulance Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Rescue Interest Income & Replacement Tax Fee Income-Ambulance

$ 342,109.00 20,836.00 151,799.00 151,799.00 25,299.00 22,000.00 255,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & FUND BALANCE

$ 968,842.00

SECTION II. That the following sums of money be and they are hereby budgeted and appropriated for corporate purposes for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Mt Morris Township, Ogle County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016 for the following purposes: 1.

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Salaries, Firefighters Salaries, Trustees Salaries, Ambulance Personnel Operating Expense Attorney and Auditor Fees Travel Expenses Firefighter/Ambulance Training Expense Office Expense Utility Expense Building & Grounds Maintence Publication of Ordinances Contingencies Dues & Licenses Prevention/Eduction/Health & Safety Programs New Tools & Small Equipment Rural Fill Sites Billings & Collections Medical Supplies Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Fire/Rescue Apparatus Replacement Ambulance Replacement Loan repayment

$ 56,000.00 5,500.00 313,549.00 14,500.00 7,000.00 500.00 7,250.00 11,750.00 16,000.00 20,000.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 21,000.00 250.00 15,000.00 7,000.00 27,000.00 53,848.00 24,000.00 0.00

TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS

$ 605,897.00

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - ALL FUNDS AT AUGUST 31, 2016

$ 362,945.00

SECTION III. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District Insurance Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016: Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2015 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts

$ 65,038.00 76,580.00

Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance

$ 141,618.00

SECTION IV. That the following sums of money may be and are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District’s Insurance Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2015 and ending August 31, 2016, for the purpose of paying insurance premiums: INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION Insurance Package Premiums for General and Vehicle Liability, Casualty to Fire Trucks; Bodily Injury and Property Liability; MultiPeril Vehicle and Property Damage; Casualty and Bodily Injury Insurance Coverage; Extended Coverage at Firehouse and Errors and Omissions Professional Liability Coverage

$ 27,500.00

Insurance Premium for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Full Time Paid Fire Fighters, Full and Part time paid Ambulance Personnel and Reserve Fire Fighters

$ 44,580.00

Insurance Premium for Accident Policy for Reserve Fire Fighters

$ 3,000.00

Contribution to Illinois Department of Employment Security for Unemployment Compensation for All Personnel

$ 1,500.00

TOTAL INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION

$ 76,580.00

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - INSURANCE FUND AT AUGUST 31, 2015

$ 65,038.00

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SECTION V. The Trustees shall have the power and authority during the aforesaid Fiscal Year from time to time, as in their judgement may be necessary, to make transfers among the various line item appropriations for the purpose of meeting exigencies that may arise during the year to the extent permitted by law.

SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 2015-002 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish a certificate of publication to the Secretary of the Fire Protection District, which certificate shall be placed in the official records of the Fire District and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois this 16th day of November, 2015 and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection District the same date.

State police announce sTEP

figures Ogle, Whiteside counties Illinois State Police District 1 has announced enforcement figures for the recent special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) wave conducted in Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Slowing down and observing the speed limit not only saves lives, but also saves on

gas.

Additionally, safely belts are proven to be the most effective safety devices in vehicles today and are estimated to safe over 12,000 lives each year.

The sTEP program involves a combination of increased enforcement and community education designed to raise public awareness and compliance with all traffic laws.

A special emphasis was placed on speeding, failure to wear a safety belt, driving while under the influence of alcohol and other alcohol-related offenses in areas that experience the highest level of traffic problems.

This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17 has been canceled.

The next meeting of the Regional Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Old Ogle County Court House, First Floor Conference Room #100, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22 has been canceled.

The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Old Ogle County Courthouse, Third Floor County Board Room #317, 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Violation and enforcement activity are listed below.

Occupant restraint citations - 1 Driving under the influence arrests - 0 Drug/alcohol-related arrests - 0 Speeding citations - 55 Speeding written warnings - 27 Total citations/arrests - 64 Total written warnings - 35

Monthly meetings cancelled

Village approves tax levy

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com At a meeting that lasted just under 15 minutes Nov. 24, the Mt. Morris Village Board approved its 2015 tax levy.

Trustee Phil Labash said the levy has been set at $468,000, $14,600 higher than last year’s.

He pointed out that although the village set the levy at $453,400 last year, it actually received less — $445,757 — in property taxes.

Although most funds were increased in this year’s levy, the largest amounts were in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) from $75,400 levied last year to $80,000 this year, Social

Security from $55,000 to $58,000 and Insurance from $93,000 to $100,000.

The two funds for the Mt. Morris Public Library, which are levied through the village, decreased from $53,000 to $50,000 in public library fund, and from $5,300 to $5,000 in the library maintenance fund.

Labash said the village’s assessed value (AV) increased in 2015 for the first time in six years.

The village has faced declining assessed values since 2009, the last time it was increased.

This year’s AV is $24,464,280 compared to only $23,797,222 last year. In 2009 the AV was $35,673,126.

In another matter, trustee Tim Harvey said most of the

leaves were picked up by the village street crew before the eight-inch snowfall on Nov. 20-21.

“I think it’s safe to say leaf pick-up is done [for the year],” said village president Dan Elsasser.

Harvey said the village crew may run the leaf machine in the spring if the need arises.

In other business, trustee Jeff Pennington said Well No. 4 is undergoing needed maintenance.

He said Peerless Service Company technicians have already pulled the motor from the well pump. He estimated that the well will be up and running again in three weeks.

In October, the board approved spending a maximum of $37,000 to have Peerless repair the well.

Toys for Kids is underway The Mt. Morris Police and Fire Departments are beginning their 2015 Toys for Kids campaign.

This program, with the community’s help, provides Christmas gifts for the less fortunate children in the Mt. Morris Fire Protection Dis-

trict.

Last year more than 130 children had a happier holiday because of this program.

Help put a smile on a child’s face at Christmas.

Cash donations and checks payable to Mt. Morris Fireman’s Association will gladly

be accepted at the Mt. Morris Police Department or Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

Names, ages, and addresses of needy children within the Mt. Morris Fire District can be left by calling 815734-4106.

Passport & FOID Photos Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon 815-732-6166, Ext. 5901 •Only $13 NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Oregon Fire Protection District for 2015 will be held on December 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Oregon F.P.D. Administrative Office located at 106 S. First Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061.

CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day and date hereof, she was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in her capacity as Secretary she is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions of said Fire Protection District and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2014-002 entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING September 1, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016 the original of which is part of the official records of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015.

The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and acting President of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof MARJIE LUNDQUIST was the duly appointed, qualified and acting Secretary of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District and in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015.

The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting Treasurer of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, as chief fiscal officer of said District, certifies that the estimate of receipts set forth above in Ordinance No. 2014-002, being the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2016 correctly states the revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the said Fire Protection District for the fiscal year indicated. This certification is made in compliance with the provisions of 35 ILCS 200/18-50.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Cecilia Zimmerman, District Office Manager, 106 S. First Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, (815) 732-1001.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $429,425.11.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $878,500. This represents a 104.5% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $0.00.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $0.00. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $429,425.11.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $878,500.

This represents a 104.5% increase over the previous year.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING LEGAL NOTICES

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business knowns as: Tom Pepper's 14603 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston, IL 61030 Dated: November 16, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015

VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White-Broome, Director of Advocate Services (815) 440-6598 www.casaleecar roll.com

ADOPTION NOTICES

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Refs. req.

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815-652-2042.

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815-973-5886.

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Call 847-259-7504.

PROPHETSTOWN 2BR Apartment109 E. 2nd St. $500/month.

Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

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Call 815-625-9638.

THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty Nice clean 3BR duplex located 1009 6th Ave. $550+ dep.

815-626-7257 or 815-718-0257

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MORRISON 3BR Country Home- 21887 Pigeon Rd., $900/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728 3BR Home632 E. Lincolnway $700/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

OREGON For Rent: Sm 2BR home; references, no smoking, no pets, security deposit required.

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STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 2BR, E Sterling location, no pets.

References req.

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COMMERCIAL RENTAL

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MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

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FURNITURE

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NEW TODAY 3pc. Living room group- couch, love seat & chair, Tan. $900. Great shape!

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Notice is hereby given that The Harvard State Bank, 35 N. Ayer -

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CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST BY MERGER TO NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELITE TREATS ENTERPRISES, INC., JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, STEVEN A. VOCK, SAUK VALLEY TREATS, INC., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, RHINO SERVICES, FALCON LEASING, LLC, NEXTWAVE ENT., PRINCIPIS CAPITAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 15 CH 39 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 15, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Ogle County, Illinois.

Parcel 1: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Five (5) in Horner's Subdivision, a subdivision located in the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 13, as recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence Northwesterly along the Northerly line of Lots Five (5) and Four ( 4), a distance of 222.42 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Four (4), said point also being the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3) in said subdivision; thence Northerly, along an extension of the West line of said Lot Four ( 4 ), at an angle of 101 degrees 00 minutes 37 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 33.26 feet; thence Easterly, at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 34 seconds measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 219.16 feet; thence Southerly, perpendicular to the last described course, a distance of 66.09 feet to the intersection of a Northerly of the East line of said Lot Five (5); thence Southerly, along said Northerly extension at an angle of 175 degrees 01 minutes 28 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 9.72 feet to the Point of Beginning situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Parcel 2: Lots Four (4) and Five (5) as designated upon the Plat of Horner's Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the plat thereof recorded April 24, 1975 in Plat File A, Page 12 as Document No. 439957 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 213 EAST ILLINOIS ROUTE 38, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-476-007; 24-13-476004; 24-13-476-005.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $588,200.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 25144.57157. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 25144.57157 Case Number: 15 CH 39 TJSC#: 35-16288 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I675968 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF SAMUEL B. FIELDER, DECEASED 15 P 78 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of Office were issued to BONNIE FIELDER, 328 EAST 4TH STREET, BYRON, ILLINOIS, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is MARNY E. KRAVENAS, MALMAN LAW, 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 Notice is given to RICHARD FIELDER, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on NOVEMBER 4, 2015, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before May 19, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MARNY E. KRAVENAS MALMAN LAW 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 629-0099 I675739 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID B. MENSI, AMY J. MENSI and SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE 14 CH 140 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5330 N MARRILL RD. BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on October 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP TWENTYFOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 232.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 289.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 162.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 133.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 17.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 70.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 17.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 63.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 160.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 10-08-400-015 Commonly known as: 5330 N Marrill Rd., Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,996.83.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the 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.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676254 Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2015

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DENA K. SNEEK, Deceased NO. 15-P-80 CLAIMS NOTICE AND NOTICE TO HERIS Notice is given of the death of DENA K. SNEEK of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on November 6, 2015 to ROGER A. SNEEK SR., 17400 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078.

Notice is given to unknown heirs at law of DENA K. SNEEK, whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition to probate the Will filed in this proceeding, that an Order was entered by the Court on November 6, 2015 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/-21). You also have the right under Section 5/8-1 (755 ILCS 5/6-21) of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/21-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Oregon IL, 61061, or with the executor, or both on or before June 6, 2016, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the estate attorney within 10 days after being filed.

Clerk of Circuit Court Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST BY MERGER TO NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELITE TREATS ENTERPRISES, INC., JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, STEVEN A. VOCK, SAUK VALLEY TREATS, INC., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, RHINO SERVICES, FALCON LEASING, LLC, NEXTWAVE ENT., PRINCIPIS CAPITAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 15 CH 39 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 15, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 213 EAST ILLINOIS ROUTE 38, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-476-007; 24-13476-004; 24-13-476-005.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $588,200.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 25144.57157. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 25144.57157 Case Number: 15 CH 39 TJSC#: 35-16288 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I675968 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015

B9 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 3, 2015, Page B9

AUTOMOBILES

905

2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi.

Reduced $11,500.

Call Jeff 815-6317610.

AUTOMOBILES

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

2011 Chevy Malibu LT, beige. $9,900 Blue Book $11,000 84K mi. Transferable title & warranty, theft & weather protection, new tires. Southern carexc. cond. Fully loaded. New Number: 815-213-2309 94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

905

909

2000 Suburban 5.3 runs good, new brakes & rear end $2200/obo.

Call 214-551-3405

TRUCKS

910

2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

VANS

911

2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID B. MENSI, AMY J. MENSI and SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE 14 CH 140 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5330 N MARRILL RD., BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on October 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-08-400-015 Commonly known as: 5330 N Marrill Rd., Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,996.83.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the 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.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I676254 Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2015

AUCTION

SAT. DEC. 12 10:30 A.M.!

(Bad weather date: Dec. 19) Charles M. Eller Trust 3542 Grandview Rd., Milledgeville, IL

Location: Go north of Milledgeville, IL on Freeport Rd. to Eagle Point Rd; turn west and go 4 miles to Grandview Rd; go south 1 ½ miles to auction. Watch for signs.

FARM – SHOP – SPORTING – LAWN & GARDEN: IHC 706 D. Tractor w/ nf, flat fenders, new 38” tires, 540-1000 PTO, wts, dual hyd, older repaint, possibly German diesel engine, only 7270 hrs; J.D. 750 Utility Tractor w/ diesel engine, 3 pt, PTO, #67 J.D. Loader, 5’ bucket, turf tires, 2667 hrs; 2006 Kubota model #RTV900, 4x4 diesel w/ dump box, enclosed cab, brush guard, P.S., rear hitch, sharp!; 1996 Dodge custom Van w/ new tires, rear hitch, 318 V-8, custom seats, 266,000 miles; 8’x6’ Snowmobile Trailer, tilt; 3 pt. Post Auger; Flat Rack & Gear; 5’- 3 pt.

Finish Mower; Grasshopper 725 Mower, front deck; Ford CM274 Ind. Mower w/ 5’ deck, 4 wd, diesel, as is!; 500 diesel fuel Skid Tank w/ elec.

Pump; Field Sprayer; Older Chisel Plow; Karscher Pressure Washer; 2 sm. 2-wheel Trailers; 6 assort. Fiberglass Ladders incl. 24’ ext. Ladder; Ind. Steel Band Saw WB600; 12” Planer; Sm. Air Compressor; Sears Table Saw; 5’ Jointer-Sander; Wood Lathe; Hyd. Port-a-Power; Assort.

New Oil & hyd. Filters; Airco AC-DC 250 Welder; R.A. 2 stack Tool Box w/ assort. Hand Tools; Nut & Bolt Bins; Delta Drill Press; 24T. HD Bearing Press; Assort. Rough sawed lengths of Oak, Cherry, Walnut Lumber; Assort. Power Tools; Power Cement Trowel; Craftsman 11 hp wheeled Weed Eater; Sm. Roto Tiller; Bass Tracker Boat w/ 35 hp Johnson & Trailer; Lund 18’ Mr. Pike Boat w/ 80 hp & Trailer; Paddle Boat; Mercury 45 hp motor; Evenrude 6 hp motor; Gun Shell Reloader; 2 Pellet Guns; SS Meat Rack; Homemade Smoker; 3 SS 12’ Tables w/ wheels; Butcher Boy Ind. Meat Saw; 2 Pellet Guns; 60’ Mobile Home, salvage; 2 Handicap Mobility Scooters; 4000# Cherry Picker; Old Lowell Platform Scale; A.C. Refrigerator; Pine Cupboard; Chicken Feeders, Nests, etc; Plus numerous small items, several racks full!

Note: This is an interesting auction, with some good farm equipment and tools as well as some unusual items not seen often. State Bank of Freeport, Trustee Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Lunch Stand and portable toilet on grounds.

Check website for pictures and more information:

www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer WI LIC#2844-52, IL LIC #440000901 German Valley, IL 61039 815-238-3044

The Auction Shed

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering

Items belonging to the Robert Weegans Estate and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on guns, vehicles, boats, equipment, & other items on floor.

Household - Collectibles - Guns

Sm Frigidaire refrigerator; tables; chairs; corner china hutch; hutch; kitchen utensils, etc; punch bowl & cups; Longaberger basket plus others; shelves; 4 drawer cabinet; Toshiba sm flat screen TV; cedar chests; jewelry box; portable Brothers sewing machine; Christmas décor; pictures; books; CD’s; books; games; records; doll crib; bicycles incl Western Auto; sm area rugs; crib; blankets/ linens; exercise equip; HO trains, transformers, tracks, buildings; Collectibles - lg Lumber ByPass-20 near Cherry Valley sign; United Hagie sign; stepback cupboard; commode; church pews; trunk; miniature wood high wheel wgn; Ford pedal tractor & wagon; baby basinet; doll high chair; dolls; post cards; alarm clocks; binoculars; lanterns; ladies hats & bags; glassware & bowls; Homer Laughlin Georgina Egg Shell china; Guns - Springfield model 15 .22 long rifle; Springfield model 16 .22; Remington Fieldmaster pump .22; Westernfield 20 ga bolt action; J. Stevens 12 ga pump; Remington model 700 bolt action 30-06 w/scope; Remington model 870 20 ga pump w/chokes; A.J. Aubrey 16 ga single action; Mossberg 20 ga pump w/chokes; Mossberg New Haven 12 ga pump w/accu-choke.

Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at 10:00A.M

1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg. or 815-631-6350 815-631-5495.

MOTORCYCLES

Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

515 Acres +/Sections 26, 32, 33, 34 & 35 of Mt. Morris Twp & Section 10 of Pine Creek Twp in Ogle County, IL Selling as 8 tracts - OPEN TENANCY 2016

935

NEW TODAY

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com

2008 Harley 1200 Davidson Sportster Custom, low miles, $4,500 815-499-9409

GREAT GARAGE SALES

Owner, Larry E.Schier Estate For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave, Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Co-Executors, Eric Schier & Cindy Rowland Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl, Williams MCarthy LLP Ph) 815-732-2101

Astrograph Don’t Overreact To Criticism Thursday December 3, 2015 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t let a chaotic environment or frame of mind cause you to make choices that are questionable and easily criticized. It’s best to take your time and do things right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Drastic measures may be necessary to get what you want.

Setting a budget and sticking to it will allow you greater freedom when faced with some tough decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You should revisit old ideas and look over new agreements in order to find a way to meld the two. Do something out of the ordinary and surprise someone you love.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t overreact to criticism.

Do your best and refrain from getting into a dispute. Tread carefully when dealing with peers or people in authoritative positions.

Romance is encouraged.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Emotional distress and anger will ruin your plans. Don’t let things bother you. Rise above others’ words or actions and act

out of kindness, courtesy and respect. Your maturity will pay off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Decorate or spruce up your surroundings. Make plans to entertain friends or family or host a festive event. Your enthusiasm and good will won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy high returns.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take it easy and be smart. If you plan to go shopping or make some financial transactions, think twice before you go into debt. Live within your means and reduce your stress.

do something, you must do it or someone will criticize you.

It’s important to research the feasibility of any venture before you make a promise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You will be quite upset if people don’t honor their words. Leave nothing to chance by taking care of matters yourself. Put your energy to good use.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you take an unusual position, you will discover something about yourself and those around you that will help you make an important decision. Follow your intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Spend a little time on yourself.

Getting a new hairdo or outfit for an upcoming event will boost your morale. Plan something fun or romantic for the evening hours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Use your witty and charismatic personality to attract interest in something you want to pursue.

The attention you receive will result in surprising and unusual support.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you say you are going to

©2015 UFS

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale.

Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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