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MT.Times MORRIS December 4, 2014 Volume 47, Number 40 - $1.00

Hawks Struggle

Watercolors

50 Year Plan

The Thanksgiving Tournament was not kind to the Oregon Hawks to start the season. B1

Pinecrest has received a grant to help memory loss by painting. A9

The Ogle County Board has plans for property acquisitions over the next 50 years. A7

Village likely to get less tax money next year

By Vinde Wells Editor

A decrease in property values means village officials will have to make do with less income next year.

Village treasurer Bruce True told the village board Nov. 25 that the assessed value of the village dropped $2 million in the last year.

As a result, the village will receive less tax dollars in most funds next year than it did this year.

The assessed value of the village declined from $25.9 million last year to $23.9 million this year.

Mt. Morris Township Assessor Paul Peterson said Monday that the reason for the decrease is that the

sale prices of properties has declined over the last three years.

The assessed value is figured on the average of the previous three years.

True presented a proposed tax levy for 2014 of $453,400, which is $5,649 less than the village received in taxes this year.

The 2014 levy affects how

much the village will receive in taxes in 2015.

It must be approved and be submitted to the Ogle County Clerk in December.

True explained that the village may not receive all that it levies. For example, village’s 2013 levy was for $462,900, but the actual tax extension (taxes received) was $459,049.

Taxing districts usually estimate their levies somewhat high in order to receive the full amount of taxes they are entitled to.

They will not receive more than their tax rates allow, no matter how high the levy is set.

However, they will receive only what they have levied, even if they are entitled to

more.

True also presented a chart that showed the assessed values over the last decade.

The chart shows $31.4 million in 2004, increasing to a high of $35.6 million in 2009, with decreases since then.

The largest drop came in Turn to A2

Brian VanVickle sworn in Monday

By Chris Johnson Reporter There is a new sheriff in town now that Brian VanVickle took the oath of office Monday morning.

VanVickle, Rochelle, defeated Michael Harn in the spring primary and was elected in November.

VanVickle was a Rochelle Police Officer before becoming Ogle County’s newest sheriff.

He was sworn in by Ogle County Judge John B. Roe in front of a crowd of more than 80 friends, family, and supporters.

“We have worked so hard. Everyone has been so supportive,” said VanVickle Monday morning. “I can’t say anything but thank you.

Thank you for coming out today. I am at a loss for words.”

Following VanVickle’s swearing in, Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley was sworn in by Roe. Huntley ran unopposed.

In a separate courtroom, Ogle County Treasurer

John Coffman, was also ran unopposed was sworn in by Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson.

A crowd of more than 80 was in this courtroom to witness the swearing in ceremony.

Following his swearing in Eric Morrow, Oregon, was sworn in as the new State’s Attorney.

He is taking over the post previously held by Mike Rock, who Morrow defeated in the primary.

“I want like to thank my family and everyone that supported us, and the members of the bar,” said Morrow. “I don’t take this office lightly. This is a responsibility I take seriously. I want to work with my staff to represent Ogle County well.”

His assistant state’s attorneys, Ann Switzer, Joshua Versluys, Robert Schuman, and Andrew Wilt were also sworn in by Hanson.

Later in the day members of the Ogle County Board took office.

Ogle County Judge John B. Roe swears in Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle Monday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson

County board chairman elected

By Vinde Wells Editor History was repeated Monday evening when Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, was elected to his second twoyear term as chairman by

Near-perfect weather was a treat for Candlelight Walk

By Vinde Wells Editor An array of events and nearperfect weather combined Nov. 29 to draw what may have been a record crowd to Oregon’s 28th Candlelight Walk.

Debbie Dickson, Executive Secretary Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual event, estimated the turnout at maybe as many as 3,000 people.

“It’s almost impossible to get an accurate count,” she said. “We are very excited about the turnout. And Mother Nature cooperated.”

Temperatures remained in the 40s under clear skies for the evening event.

Children’s events at the Coliseum were a huge draw, Dickson said.

Santa and Mrs. Claus set up shop on the lower level for the evening, along with the Winter Quarter Carnival — a variety of kids’ games and activities, and, of course refreshments.

the same vote margin as two years ago.

Gouker, a 16-year board veteran, was elected by a vote of 13-11, the same vote he received in December of 2012.

He also faced the same opponent as two years ago. Board member Lyle Hopkins, Polo, was also nominated for chairman.

“We have a lot of work to do in the next couple

of years,” Gouker said. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead.”

Board member John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, was elected to his second twoyear term as vice chairman.

The vote for Finfrock was unanimous.

Before Gouker and Finfrock were elected, Judge Robert Hanson swore in eight recently elected board members: J. Nick

Bolin, Holcomb, in District 1, Pat Nordman, Oregon, in District 2, Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, in District 3, Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, in District 4, Dan Janes, Stillman Valley in District 5, Lee Meyers, Byron, in District 6, Rich Gronewold, Forreston in District 7, and Hopkins in District 8.

The eight all ran unopposed in the Nov. 4 election.

Mt. Morris will officially usher in the Christmas Season on Saturday, Dec. 6 with an all-day celebration that will include the arrival of Santa, a craft and vendor fair, and family entertainment.

Christmas on the Village Square will begin with a breakfast bingo for all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

Union Savings Bank and the Mt. Morris Post Office will treat customers and visitors to Christmas refreshments at their open houses in the morning.

The Evangelical Free Church will host a children’s Christmas party at 1 p.m. with a Veggie Tales movie, puppet show, snacks, and prizes.

Mrs. Claus will read stories

to youngsters at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

A craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Village will feature bake sale goodies and handmade items, as well as various products.

Kettle corn, cinnamon donuts, cookies, and Santa Claus will be featured at

Christmas on the Village Square will be Saturday

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Stay safe during holidays

By Rob Hough Mt. Morris Fire Chief

Bruce Belleque, Mt. Morris, was busy making balloon art for youngsters at Conover Square Nov. 29 during Candlelight Walk. The boy in the foreground is all smiles as he flies his balloon reindeer. Belleque will make Turn to A10 balloon art at Christmas on the Village Square Dec. 6 in Mt. Morris. Photo by Vinde Wells

In This Week’s Edition...

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B8-B12 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B6 Library News, A3

Did you know an average of 420 home fires a year started when Christmas trees or holiday decorations ignited?

These fires caused an estimated annual average of 24 civilian deaths, 45 civilian injuries and $13.3 million in direct property damage.

Marriage Licenses, A4 Oregon Police, B6 Public Voice, A8 Property Transfers, B7

Again this holiday season the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District will be participating in the statewide safety program “Keep the Wreath Red.” 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

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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.

If you follow some of the fire safety tips listed below the wreath will be kept red all season!

Holiday Decorating Safety

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Property values dropped From A1 2013, when the assessed value decreased $4.5 million due to the closing of the Quad Graphics printing plant.

Mt. Morris is not the only place affected by declining property values, said True, who is also an appraiser.

Property values have dropped 20 to 30 percent in the area since 2008, he said.

The loss of the printing plant has also created a shortfall in the Sewer Fund.

Trustee Tim Harvey said the fund will be short $83,370 to make the semi-annual

payment of $277,770 for the new wastewater treatment plant when it come due in March.

However, he said, the Sewer Reserve Fund has adequate funds to cover the shortfall.

“We didn’t expect to lose Quebecor [Quad Graphics], but we did and we’re dealing with it,” Harvey said.

In other business, the board approved a change in the time garbage can be set out for pick-up during the late fall and winter months.

With the change, garbage

cans can go on the curb at 4 p.m., instead of 6 p.m., the day before pick-up during Central Standard Time, which begins the first Sunday each November, and ends the second Sunday in March.

Village president Dan Elsasser also introduced the newly hired village attorney, Rob LeSage from the Dixon office of Ward, Murray, Pace and Johnson.

LeSage replaces Eric Morrow who was elected Ogle County State’s Attorney on Nov. 4. Morrow took office Monday morning.

What is a tax levy?

Lt. Mark Lewis and Firefighter Garret Scott hang the lighted wreath on the front of the Mt. Morris Firehouse for the Keep the Wreath Red campaign. Photo supplied

Fire chief offers safety tips From A1 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 and never leave candles unattended. Most importantly do not use candles to decorate Christmas trees in any way.

• Last but certainly not least, test your smoke alarms.

Have one on each floor of your home and have a fire escape plan and practice it.

This is the time of year when taxing bodies talk about and eventually vote on their tax levies.

In simple terms, a tax levy is a formal request made by the taxing body to the county clerk for a certain amount of money to be raised through the property taxes paid by taxpayers within its jurisdiction.

In Illinois, those requests must be submitted to the county clerk by the last Tuesday of December.

The amount needed for the levy typically was determined several weeks earlier when the taxing body approved its spending plan, or budget, for the coming year.

Also earlier in the year, an assessed value was placed on property. The values are

determined by township assessors and submitted to the county supervisor of assessments.

Except for farmland, the assessed value of property is one-third of its fair market value.

The assessed value for one year is the basis for the next year’s tax bill. That means 2014 property values will be reflected on 2015 tax bills.

Along with the levy requests, the assessed values go from the supervisor of assessments to the county clerk, who then goes to work figuring the amount of taxes to be collected from each property owner.

This amount is called the tax extension.

Each taxing body has its own set of tax rates in various funds.

Some funds, such as the Education Fund for school districts, have a maximum rate set by state statute.

The rate can go higher only if taxpayers approve that through a referendum.

Funds with set rates receive varying amounts of money — the revenues fluctuate with the assessed value.

However, other funds, like bonds, insurance, social security, and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, must meet a specific amount of dollars each year. Rates in these funds fluctuate to meet the amount.

Once the county clerk has calculated the tax extensions, that information goes to the county treasurer, who prepares the tax bills that generally are mailed in early May.

Winter wonderland planned From A1 Claus will be featured at Pinecrest Manor’s open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Village president Dan Elsasser will read a Christmas proclamation at 4:30 p.m. on Kable Square in the downtown, followed by a Mt. Morris fire truck parade taking Santa to the Pinecrest Grove Community Center.

To end the day’s festivities, the Pinecrest

Grove auditorium will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a musical light presentation.

Zack Percell from TNZ magic will perform, Brett Belleque will make balloon animals, and Roller-roo the kangaroo from White Pines Roller Rink will hand out roller skating passes.

Free cotton candy will be served at McKendrie Street Café,with free cocoa and popcorn provided by

Pinecrest Grove.

A full schedule of events and times will be available online at mtmorrisil.net; or on facebook at “Mt. Morris Christmas on the Village Square.”

Printed copies of the schedule will be available at local Mt. Morris businesses.

For more information call Brenda Hayden at 815-7346335 or Amy Sikyta at 815734-4103.

Weather Forecast Temperatures have been than normal.

Unstable weather possible to cold, but should now be Best chances for storms are 15. Icy fog possible. closer to normal.

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New Year’s Day is bad Moisture normal to drier Less windy than normal. news for weather.

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

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

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

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Restoration crews return to prepare for winter

By Vinde Wells Editor Sunshine and moderating temperatures Tuesday let a restoration crew get back to preparing the Black Hawk Statue for winter.

A snowstorm Nov. 24 put a stop to work to cover and wrap the 103-year-old landmark to protect it from cold and snow until repairs can begin in the spring.

Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski, the conservator for the project, was taking samples Tuesday afternoon from the deteriorating surface about halfway up the 50-foot concrete statue at Lowden State Park.

Numerous samples have been taken over several

months to aid in determining the best mixture of concrete and other materials to make the repairs.

Dajnowski and his crew completed a roof over the statue’s head to keep off snow and ice.

He said they would finish the scaffolding that surrounds the statue and begin wrapping plastic mesh around it before leaving for the day.

However, he said, he did not have enough of the protective plastic to finish.

“I had to order it from Canada,” he said. “We will be back in a few days.”

The scaffolding around the statue is anchored to large concrete weights to give it stability over the

windy winter months.

Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911.

The effects of time and weather have caused parts of the statue to crumble and fall off.

Dajnowski has worked for a decade as a sculpture conservator for the Chicago Park District and the Art Institute of Chicago.

One of his projects was the restoration of Taft’s Fountain of Time in Chicago.

The Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, headed up by Frank and Cherron Rausa,

Potato bars return in January The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team will once again be sponsoring their famous potato bars.

Come and support the mission for the American Cancer Society and treat yourself to a baked potato

topped with your choice of a toppings, a slice of pie and beverage for $6. Children under 10 eat for $3.

The potato bars will be held at Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt (Ill. 64) and

Maple in Mt. Morris on Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1 and March 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Sterling, began working more than five years ago to secure a plan and the funds to have the statue repaired.

Experts from Thornton Tomasetti, Chicago, an architectural firm that provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide, examined the statue and submitted a plan for its repair.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency both approved the plan in August.

IDNR officials offered Dajnowski a contract to do the work late last month.

Much of the money for the project —$745,000 of the estimated $900,000 — has been raised.

To donate to the project, checks can be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and marked for the Black Hawk Statue.

Donations can be mailed to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702.

Conservator Andrzej Dajnowski takes samples from the surface of the Black Hawk Statue Tuesday afternoon.

The statue will be wrapped with protective plastic mesh for the winter. Photo by Vinde Wells

Library News All Patrons Getting New Barcodes Library staff is continuing to issue new barcodes for all patrons. Anyone who has not received a new barcode will need to update their information to receive the card. The new system is aligned with other area libraries, so you may use your Mt. Morris card in Byron, Oregon, Polo, and Leaf River.

through Thursday. Friday Cyndi Byrd, CFP Financial and Saturday hours are Advisor Edward Jones, unchanged.

Oregon and Bob Byrd.

Proceeds benefit the Mt. Nook Raffle Morris Public Library.

The Mt. Morris Community Library Tree on the Square Foundation is raffling The library tree is up in the off an Apple 16GB iPad band shell. The decorations mini. Tickets are available at are a combination of the library, Village Hall, or ornaments made during from foundation members. Family Reading Night this Tickets are $1 each, or six year and last. for $5. The drawing will be Special thanks to Forrest Saturday, Dec. 13. Winners Cheatwood who helped put New Library Hours do not need to be present to it up. The library staff are New hours are 11 win. glad to have the tree as part a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday The iPad was donated by of the community display.

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By Karen Merlak Another month has come to an end and we are ready to enter the season of Advent.

Preparations are already underway for this Christmas season.

In this season of lights, shopping, and presents, we remember the most wonderful gift of all, Jesus.

This morning in church, we were greeted by another very handsome, young man, my son, Matt. Matt had a little help from Kelsey Horton.

Our special music was a favorite hymn, “What Child Is This,” chosen by Sheryl Hopkins.

This past Wednesday evening, I joined the small gathering at the church for our annual Thanksgiving Eve service.

It was a joyful group with Jean Cunningham providing

accompaniment.

Also joining our church family was our good friend, Maggie Henning.

Ron and Sharon Baker started our Advent season with the lighting of the first candle. Ron also read the scripture lesson before Pastor Gregg Downs gave his morning message.

During Sunday School this morning, we had the Hanging of the Greens. Jane Hamilton opened the festivities with a reading and music.

After decorating, we enjoyed sweet breads and fellowship.

On Saturday evening, Ron and Sharon Baker went to see their granddaughter, Joelle Baker in her first dance recital at the Coliseum in Oregon.

There was a very large crowd with standing room only.

The girls were very excited for their performance and were all smiles. Joelle’s parents, Dan and Lindsay Baker, Ron and Sharon were very proud of their dancer.

After the recital, Dan, Lindsay, and their daughter,

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Joelle, went to the Christmas tree lighting at the senior center in Polo.

While there, Joelle was able to meet Santa and enjoy some hot chocolate. This was a wonderful, over-the-top day for three-year-old Joelle.

Don and Vicki Hay recently returned from a trip to Knoxville, Tenn., to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their son, Mack, his wife Shea, and their twins, Reef and Ellis. Also making the trip was Vicki’s mom, Dee Michelini.

This was a great opportunity for Dee to see her great-grandchildren, who are now fifteen months old and very busy. The visit was brief was a great time spent with family.

On Thanksgiving Day, Matt and Clint spent the day with their dad, Rick Merlak.

My brother, Ben Bittinger, and his wife, Jo, invited me to have dinner with Jo’s family.

My nephew, Garrett, rode with me to the dinner, which gave us a chance to catch up.

We met in Oregon with a

Mrs. Claus Will be Here!

Christmas on the Village Square is Saturday, Dec. 6.

Mrs. Claus will be at the library at 2 p.m. She will read Christmas stories.

Participants will be doing a craft and maybe playing a game. The afternoon is free and open to all.

Reading the Rainbow Story time for the younger crowd meets on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Jen Immel is leading the youngest wonderful meal provided by Jo’s parents, Pat and Roger Garrison.

The rest of the family brought food to share, as well. There were lots of cousins, aunts, and uncles for the meal. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal and lots of visiting.

On Saturday evening, Clint and I went over to the Senior Center for the lighting of the Christmas trees.

There are lots of beautiful trees at the Senior Center that are on display.

They are also collecting food for the Lifeline Pantry.

Donations can be brought to the Senior Center during their regular hours.

This Saturday, Dec. 6, the Polo Council of Churches will be having a Christmas Cookie and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Polo Senior Center.

The proceeds will go to benefit the people of Honduras. Bill Hare has been able to take several groups to the area to help build homes.

Christmas is such a busy

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Reread a classic, or find a new favorite. Holiday time of year. The calendar has been filled with many fun and worthwhile events to celebrate the season.

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Thank you Thanks to everyone who helped with the Cookies by the Pound Sale. A large variety of goodies was available, thanks to the bakers in the community.

Thanks also to everyone who braved the weather to buy the cookies and to get raffle tickets.

We really appreciate all that our Foundation does to help this library. Thanks.

decorations, shopping for the perfect gift, and celebrating with family and friends, let us not forget the simple message that comes with Jesus.

He was born to teach us about love. He was born to be our example for living. He was born to save us.

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Serenity Hospice was recognized

Robert and Leona Groenhagen

Groenhagens mark 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groenhagen, Oregon, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 15 with family and friends.

Robert Groenhagen and Leona Roos were married on Nov. 8, 1949 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point.

They are the parents of Linda (Mark) Wills, Larry (Joyce) Groenhagen, Gary (Joan) Groenhagen, all of Oregon, and the late Lois (David) Nelson, Mt. Morris.

Their grandchildren are

Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, was among 41 organizations honored for the Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation in 2014.

The award was given at a ceremony in Springfield.

Serenity Hospice and Home received a Silver Designation, for satisfying criteria that are recognized as best practices in creating a worksite culture of health.

Criteria included promoting and satisfying healthy nutrition at work, providing and encouraging opportunities for physical activity at work.

Other criteria included developing a communication plan to promote employee health and well being, making it part of the organization’s mission statement, goals, and operations, and developing lifestyle and disease management strategies and measuring success annually.

The Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation was created as part of the statewide We Choose Health community transformation

Bryan (Stacy) Wills, Brent (Lindsay) Wills, Adam (Brittany) Groenhagen, Chad Groenhagen, Kyle Groenhagen, Kate Groenhagen, Brittany Nelson, and Craig Nelson.

They have also been blessed with three greatgrandchildren, Brady and Alexa Wills and Callum Groenhagen.

Those wishing to send anniversary wishes to Bob and Leona my address cards High school seniors to 3720 E. Limerick Road, looking for ways to help Oregon, IL 61061. finance their college engineering education can apply for a scholarship available from the Rock are committed to scheduling River Chapter of the Illinois each meeting in various Society of Professional locations to reach all corners of Engineers.

Applications are available the county. now until the application Discussions always include a look at local and national deadline of Jan. 16. issues.

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Illinois. The Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation was created to engage employers throughout the state in worksite wellness best practices.

Applications are available from high school guidance counselors of all public and private high schools in the Rock River Chapter area which includes Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle 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 2014-2015 scholarship cycle, the Rock River Chapter will award at least one scholarship of $1,000.

Last year the chapter

awarded four $1,500 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 Russ Renner at 815-772-7651 (days) or 815973-2100 (evenings).

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

There will be paper, ribbon, Children ages 2 through 12 gift tags and help to choose and may come to the store and pick wrap their gifts. out a present for Mom and The cost for any gift will be Dad, or guardian, Grandpa and 50 cents.

Grandma.

An adult must accompany

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

Call 815-732-7683 or 815732-7506 with any questions.

Farm Bill meeting set for Dec. 10

in the community room at the Forreston Fire Station.

The celebration is hosted Ogle County FSA and by his family, Damaris, University of Illinois Peggy, Amy, Dan, Josh, and Extension will host meetings Tyler. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 17 to discuss “The 2014 Farm Bill: Making the ARC/PLC Decision�.

Meetings are free and and Sandra M. Clayton, both open to the public at the of Davis Junction.

Ogle County Farm Bureau building located at 421 W. Nov. 26 Garrett A. Barnas, and Pines Rd., Oregon.

This meeting will be Emily S. Bauer, both of repeated three times in Oregon. to accommodate Russell T. Caveny, order Belvidere, and Stephanie M. the schedules of as many agricultural producers and Sharp, Romeoville. landlords as possible.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; IN CELEBRATING and Wednesday, Dec. 17 th

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

Its purpose was to make communities healthier and reduce chronic disease.

Worksite Wellness was one of the strategies selected to achieve the goal in

Kids Christmas store open Dec. 6

Swalve celebrates 80th Friends and family are invited to a lunch open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Virgil Swalve, rural Shannon, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

grant, which was funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Engineering scholarship offered

Democrats will meet Ogle County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting and holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the White Pines Inn Restaurant, 6712 W. Pines Rd. The Janssen Room has been reserved for the gathering.

All are encouraged to come for dinner at 6 p.m. or come to the meeting at 7 p.m.

New members and family members are welcome.

The Ogle County Democrats

Lynn Knodle, Executive Director of Serenity Hospice and Home, center, holds the award the agency recently won for having a healthy worksite. Pictured with her are: Sandy Noel, Co-Chairman of the Governor’s Council on Health and Physical Fitness; Jennifer Hammer, Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce; Conny Moody, Assistant Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health; and Tom Ciccotti, Chairman of Building a Healthier Chicago’s Worksite Wellness Initiative.

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Virgil Swalve’s 80 Birthday!

Saturday, December 6th Lunch Open House 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

from 6 to 8 p.m.

Topics and presenters include: 2014 Commodity Program Overview and Descriptions – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle County FSA Online Comparison Tools to Help Make Your Decision – Andy Larson, Small Farms Educator, and Russ Higgins, Commercial Crops Educator, University of Illinois

Extension Making Your Choice Official with FSA: Process and Timeline – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle Q&A and additional scenarios with the presenters (as necessary) To register for any of the programs, call University of Illinois Extension office at 815-732-2191, or visit the website at web.extension.

illinois.edu/bdo and look for “Register Online� on the right-hand side.

Although the program is free, reservations are requested in order to guarantee space and materials.

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program should call the Ogle County Extension office.

Potato bar will be in Mt. Morris Disciples United Methodist Church will serve a potato bar on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church on the corner of Hitt Street (Ill. 64) and Maple Avenue in

Mt. Morris.

The proceeds this month will go to help Brittany Huston, one of our youth, take a medical mission trip to Peru next spring.

She will be traveling with

other nursing students from Clarke College.

For a donation, potato bar participants will get a baked potato with assorted toppings, relishes, beverage, and dessert. Carryout is available.

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Forreston Fire Station Community Room, Forreston, IL Hosted by: Damaris, Peggy, Amy, Dan, Josh & Tyler

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Students of the Month Meridian Junior High students Kayla White, Alex Acres, Andy Molina, Morgan Brown, and Kaitlyn Haymes were named November Students of the Month. The students were selected because they are grateful for their education and their community. Photo supplied

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

(infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor 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 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Dave Jungnickel, Pastor EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Pastor Guthrie 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 CHANA UNITED Phone: 815-732-6313 METHODIST CHURCH Director of Ministries 606 Main St., Chana 61015 for Youth and Christian 815-732-7683 Education chanaumc@gmail.com David Bordy Pastor Javier Martinez 9 a.m. Sunday School Adult & Children’s Education 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Roots Youth Ministry— Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated Kids Clubs & Men’s & the First Sunday of Each Women’s Bible Study— Month Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Saturday, Dec. 6—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice Sunday, Dec. 7—8 a.m.

Elders Meeting; 9 a.m.

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

Education Hour; Christmas Program Practice11:30 a.m.

Confirmation Tuesday, Dec. 9—9 a.m.

Circuit Pastors at COS Wednesday, Dec. 10—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Advent Service Thursday, Dec. 11—10 a.m.

Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 13—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Christmas Caroling CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too�

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

Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry

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

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4—6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Sunday, Dec. 7—9 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 10—7 p.m.

Choir Thursday, Dec. 11—6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Sunday, Dec. 7—9 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School Monday, Dec. 8—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris 815-734-4942 Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen FLORENCE UNITED Thursday, Dec. 4—9:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. MOMs Group; 1:30 p.m.

2649 W. Florence Rd., Women’s Bible Study Freeport Friday, Dec. 5—6 p.m.

Kathleen Brinkmeier, Family Christmas Party Pastor Saturday, Dec. 6—7 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Women’s Christmas Brunch; 1 p.m. Children’s FORRESTON GROVE Christmas Outreach CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 7—8:30 a.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Forreston InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Presbyterian Church in Service with Communion; 5 America p.m. Youth Christmas Party; 815-938-3605 Evening Small Groups Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Tuesday, Dec. 9—9 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Ladies Prayer Circle 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, Dec. 10—6 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Pioneer Club Meeting Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Log onto our website at Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and FORRESTON REFORMED updates CHURCH 501 Third Ave. FAITH DISCOVERY Tim Fry, Pastor CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Worship 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor FREEDOM LUTHERAN 9 a.m. Sunday School WORSHIPPING 10 a.m. Worship Service COMMUNITY, ELCA Nursery Available Pastor Jeff Schlesinger We are an independent non815-222-7270 denominational Christian Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at church.

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Visitors are always welcome.

Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 FAITH EVANGELICAL (a mile south of Oregon) LUTHERAN CHURCH Welcome Center 402 Second Ave., Forreston 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon Church 815-938-3203 Pastor Scott Ralston “ A Church with a Heart — GRACE VALLEY In the Heart of Forreston�

CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH

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

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

Fellowship 10 a.m.

Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Thursday, Dec. 4—7 p.m.

Habitat Sunday, Dec. 7—175th Anniversary Celebration, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Movie Monday, Dec. 8—10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Dec. 9—6:30 p.m.

Den Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance; 7 LEAF RIVER UNITED p.m. SPRC METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, Dec. 10—5:30 Pastor David Poust p.m. Missions; 5:30 p.m.

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Sunday, Dec. 7—10:30 a.m. Wednesday Night Alive-Chili Worship Service & Children’s Cookoff & Caroling; 7:30 p.m.

Choir Church Thursday, Dec. 11—9 a.m.

Ogle County Education Co-op LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Preschool Screening METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Pastor Javier Martinez CHURCH Handicapped Accessible 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Gregg Downs, Pastor Age Three through 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Sixth Grade. a.m. Worship Service Everyone is Welcome POLO CHURCH OF THE MT. MORRIS CHURCH BRETHREN OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Ginny Haney (The church is handicapped 409 W. Brayton Road accessible) P.O. Box 2055 Pastor Leslie Lake Mt. Morris, IL 61054 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Phone: 815-734-4573 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Office hours Monday 11 a.m. Sunday School Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 4—4:30-7 PRAIRIE DELL p.m. Food Pantry Open PRESBYTERIAN Friday, Dec. 5—9 a.m.

CHURCH Women’s Fellowship 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Sunday, Dec. 7—8:15 Shannon a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 815-864-2448 Monday, Dec. 8—10:30 9 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Food Delivery from 10:30 a.m. Worship Fairgrounds; 2-4:40 p.m. Food 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Pantry Open Tuesday, Dec. 9—8:45 a.m.

REVIVE COMMUNITY Bible Study; Quilting CHURCH Wednesday, Dec. 10—7:15 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris p.m. Chimes Rehearsal follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Southern Baptist OF GOD Saturday Night Revive Service 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 5:30 p.m. Saturday Pastor David Demmer Celebrate Recovery 815-732-7404 6-8 p.m. Monday 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NORTH GROVE 1000 Ill. 64 West EVANGELICAL Oregon CHURCH Rev. Joyce Beaulieu 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Interim Priest Forreston 815-732-7211 or Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 815-732-3328 Church: 815-938-2194 www.saintbrides.org Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Email:saintbrides@ 9 a.m. Sunday School verizon. net 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 OREGON and 10 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD Wednesday Healing 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Service-6 p.m.

Pastor Michael Hoffman Classes 815-732-6847 Children’s Sunday School-9 You and your family are a.m.

Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. invited to join us in worship on (2nd & 4th Sunday) Sunday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

St. Bride’s follows traditional Pastor Hoffman’s Advent church message is titled, “It’s Anglican-Episcopal Nice When a Plan Comes practices; is biblically based and both family and individual Together.�

Communion Comments will oriented.

Visitors are always be given by Karl Froehlich. welcomed.

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

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

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

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

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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.

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

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24—4 & 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Services 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 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill 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 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 Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 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 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Dec. 5—8 a.m.

Coffee & Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Dec. 6—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 7—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 3 p.m.

Community Christmas Cantata Monday, Dec. 8—6:30 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9—1:30 p.m.

Women’s Christmas Party at Pinecrest Village Wednesday, Dec. 10—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 5:30 p.m.

Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7 p.m.

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

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 6—9 a.m.

Christmas Program Rehearsal; 10 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal Sunday, Dec. 7—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team, Children’s Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

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Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion Friday, Dec. 12—8:30 a.m.

WELCA Christmas Bake Sale at Forreston State Bank Saturday, Dec. 13—9 a.m.

Christmas Program Rehearsal; 12:30 p.m. WELCA Christmas Potluck Luncheon at Joanne Juriga Home

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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 Matthew.

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Events & Entertainment

Earth Angels collecting toys for Ogle families

First Fridays is never dull, but it is never more lively than those special occasions when the incredible duo of Andrew Jacob Holm and Marques Morel get together on the VFW stage. Photo supplied

First Fridays is Dec. 5 First Fridays will begin for the Christmas season at the Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

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.

In addition to traditional Christmas songs, First Fridays will offer its regular new folk or Americana that 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, and special Fifth Friday shows in Franklin Grove.

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

Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy some great music.

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 Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Forreston Public Library; Forreston State Bank; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Pete Harkness Auto Dealership,

The sale features cookies, candies, and other treats that can be purchased by piece or by pound.

Prices are 50 cents per item or $5 per pound.

All proceeds go towards the students’ Christmas Food Basket service project

The annual St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar will be The Oregon VFW Club held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 is located on Ill. 64 at the a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s west edge of Oregon.

Community Center, 881 N. Mongan Drive, Oregon.

Muffins will Santa will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.

A kids only shopping area will be featured, along with a that provides food and kids craft area, balloons, and toiletry items for local face painting. families in need.

A luncheon with chicken Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-orders can be arranged by calling 815-732-4664. Call for additional information.

cheese, lemon raspberry or peanut butter chocolate chip.

Four-packs can be all one flavor or a variety pack.

The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Order blanks will be available at Rock River Center for pickup or phone 815-732-3252 to place

casserole and sloppy joes will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for youngsters 12 and younger.

Booths will offer Christmas swags, bakery items, a cake walk, candy, holiday crafts, and the famous Treasure Chest.

Numerous vendors will also be on hand.

A 50/50 raffle will be held

with the drawing at 1 p.m.

Other raffles will be held for a quilt, oil painting, professional photograph, and handcrafted rocking horse.

A variety of basket raffles will include overnight stays, an array of products, dining, movies, a professional family photography session, and more.

The community center is handicapped accessible.

Gift Bazaar is Saturday

Muffin Mania at the RRC Due to the huge demand, Rock River Center will have another Muffin Mania pickup on Friday, Dec. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Muffins will come in fourpacks and cost $10 per pack.

Flavor choices are apple cinnamon, blueberry cream

278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278.

Anyone who knows of a family who really needs an Earth Angel, even if it’s your own family, is asked to submit the name and address.

All the information is kept confidential.

What is most important is gender and ages so gifts can be purchased and distributed accordingly.

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 Seniors Center.

For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit www.earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.

Christmas Bazaar will be held at St. Mary’s

Bake sale set for Dec. 10 The students and staff of Chana Education Center will host their annual Christmas bake sale on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 204 Main St., Chana.

Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; and Sawicki Motors, 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.

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

The Rock River Center, 810 Tables will be set up for S. 10th St., Oregon, is hosting vendors, as well as items its third annual Holiday Gift provided by the center’s Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6 patrons. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The holiday sale will

an order.

The first Muffin Mania was a great fundraiser for Rock River Center.

With Christmas the Serenity Hospice and following week, Friday, Dec. Home is offering a Coffee 19 is the day to stock up on a and Conversation time on variety of muffins for holiday Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 to guests and gift giving.

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include a combination of jewelry, homemade crafts, gift items, collectibles, food items, decorations, and donated items.

Support group meets Dec. 6 Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

Call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-7324111 by 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 to register. If no one calls, the group will not meet.

Madrigal Dinner is Dec. 11 The Highland Community College Foundation will sponsor the second annual Madrigal Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Chestnut Mountain Resort near Galena.

Highland Community College music and theatre students from throughout the college’s district will be featured.

Proceeds from this holiday music and dining festival will provide support to the HCC Fine Arts Department to establish a fund that will allow HCC students to attend and participate in regional and international music and theatrical competitions and events, according to Allen Redford, HCC music instructor and director of the

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Tickets cost $75 per person and include a three-course yuletide banquet of fine food, along with much good cheer and hearty merriment.

The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., with the call to the grand hall at 6:30 p.m., and the Madrigal dinner and performance starting at 7 p.m.

The show lasts approximately two hours and 15 minutes.

Tickets are available online at highland.thankyou4caring. org; in person at Chestnut Mountain Resort at 800397-1320, at the Chestnut Visitors Center on Main Street in Galena, or at the HCC Foundation Office 815599-3413.

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County board will discuss new 50-year plan The Ogle County Board will likely vote on a 50-year plan for property acquisition at its Dec. 16 meeting.

The plan was tabled Nov. 18 at the request of board member Lee Meyers, Byron, to allow more time to make the public aware of it.

Board member Don Griffin, Oregon, who is chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee, said the purpose of the 50-year plan is have a “roadmap” for the future so that the county is in a position to purchase land that adjoins its other property when it becomes available.

A map shows properties near the courthouse and judicial center marked as possible future acquisitions.

Meyers urged anyone with questions about the plan to contact a county board member or to attend the Dec. 16 meeting to make a public comment.

The phone numbers and email addresses of county board members are on the county website at http:// This drawing shows county board’s proposed 50-year plan for property acquisition in Oregon. The property at Sixth and Washington (Mini Mart, oglecounty.org/contact-2/ Subway, China House) is in the 15-year plan to purchase. The property along Seventh Street is in the 25-year plan. The two properties at Sixth county-board-members/. and Jefferson are in the 50-year plan.

IAA Foundation is offering college scholarships Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members and their children may apply for college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.

A total of 74 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of $179,800 for the 2015-2016 school year.

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before Feb. 1.

“We are pleased to help students through our growing scholarship program, which offers a wide variety of support to farm families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, and to those pursuing careers in

agriculture,” said Susan Moore, director, IAA Foundation.

“It is a great privilege to support our next generation of leaders, and encourage continuing education in agricultural fields.”

Students may apply for a variety of scholarships, including three IAA Foundation Top Scholarships, where winners will each receive $7,500 awards.

Another $7,500 award goes to the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership scholarship winner.

Students studying crop science and pursuing a masters degree related to research are eligible for the Illinois Soybean Association Crop Science Scholarships.

Ten scholarships of $4,000

will be awarded to junior level majors. Recipients are then eligible for an additional $4,000 in this renewable program, providing a total of $8,000 for his or her junior and senior year of college.

Also available are 25 scholarships of $1,200 to students from specific southern Illinois counties as part of the Dorothy and Wilhelmine Ratermann Memorial Scholarships.

Twelve Prairie Farms Dairy scholarships, each worth $2,000, are available to patrons and employees of the company.

An additional two $1,000 scholarships are available to producers affiliated with the St. Louis District Dairy Council.

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Ogle Jolly 4-H Club

By Bryce Gensler Reporter Ogle Jolly 4-H Club Ogle Jolly 4-H Club held its Oct. 13 meeting at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call was

taken, the club decided on a theme for the club’s banquet to be held at our Dec. 8 meeting.

We picked the theme of “Animals.”

Small group committees will be formed at a later date. The club will collect donations for the Bread of

Life food pantry in the month of November.

Plans for Discover 4-H Day were discussed. The garbage bag fundraiser is to be completed in November.

Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings on the second Monday of each month.

scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500, are available to students that meet certain criteria, including area of study, place of residence, previous 4-H experience and college or university attended.

Students receiving IAA Foundation Scholarships who are enrolled in the Agriculture Department at Illinois State University or Southern Illinois University may be eligible for additional scholarship funds from their respective university.

This partnership furthers

the IAA Foundation’s effort to encourage top students to continue their education at an Illinois institution.

All applicants must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college.

Scholarships are awarded for exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need.

Previous winners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again.

A full listing of available

scholarships, eligibility guidelines, and application documents are available at the Foundation website, www.iaafoundation.org.

For more information, students should call their county Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation at 309-557-2230, or e-mail smoore@ilfb.org.

The Mission of the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm, is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.

College Ag Day was held at the Rock River Center on Nov. 13 Ag in the Classroom hosted a College Ag Day on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Rock River Center.

This was an opportunity for area students to meet locally with representatives of various colleges and universities to learn about the agricultural programs that are available. Several students made connections and will be following up with campus visits.

The following college and universities were in attendance to answer questions from students: Highland Community College, Joliet Junior

College, Kishwaukee College, Lake Land College, Sourthern Illinois University, University of Illinois-Urbana/ Champaign, Western Illinois University, and Wyotech.

High schools that took advantage of the event were: Ashton-Franklin Center, Byron, Forreston, LenaWinslow, Oregon, Polo, and Stillman Valley.

Agriculture in the Classroom is a program to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society.

Students learned that thousands of farm products

are in the world around them—on their plate, in the clothes they wear, in the medicine that makes them well, and in earth-friendly fuels and plastics.

Ag in the Classroom is offered through the University of Illinois Extension-Ogle County in partnership with Ogle County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Soil & Water, and Carroll County Soil & Water.

For more information about the program, call the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-732-2191.

4-H Federation

By Katelyn Ackland project areas of their Federation’s Club Reporter choosing, and have the ratings of silver and gold.

The Ogle County 4-H The theme of Achievements Federation helped plan and Day was “Medieval Times”, decorate for this year’s 4-H so some of the participants Achievement Day, held dressed up as medieval Nov. 16 at the Byron Middle characters.

School.

During our most recent On Achievements Day, Federation meetings, we’ve Federation officers, along had a campfire, which with 4-H Ambassadors, and included a potluck to kick off guest presenters handed out our first year. At this meeting, numerous awards and also we decided that Federation’s received a lot of awards as theme of the year would be well. colors.

Ogle County 4-Hers Federation also voted upon received awards for their the yearly fundraiser for record books. These “County Ogle County 4-H, and clubs The Ogle Jolly 4-H Club met Nov. 29 to decorate their Christmas tree by the Stillman Project Honor Awards” will be selling cookie dough Bank in Stillman Valley. This was for the annual “Cardinal Community Christmas” reward youth for outstanding and pizza to raise money to be held on Dec. 7. Members who attended this special gathering pictured left accomplishments in specific to support the Ogle County to right in the front row are: Parker Gensler, Blakelynn Swanson, Grace Costello, and Samantha Osborne. Back row: Hannah Seaworth, Kallista McIntyre, Kayla Rayburn, Eric Seaworth, and Bryce Gensler. Not Pictured: Kirsten McIntyre and Max Thurow. Photo supplied

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4-H Clubs and program.

Federation is staying busy and having fun.

Ogle County 4-H Federation is for 4-H members in eighth grade through their last year in 4-H, from across Ogle County to provide leadership to the Ogle County 4-H program.

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VFW seeks names, donations for Christmas baskets Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again make up and deliver Christmas food baskets to families and individuals who are in need in the Oregon area.

To be placed on the list to

receive a basket, any family or individual in need may call the VFW at 815-732-6851 Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. or from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Each individual or family must call for themselves with the complete name, address, and phone number for a basket to be delivered.

An adult must be at home on the morning of Saturday,

Dec. 20 to receive the basket.

Even if you received a VFW basket in previous years, you must call again this year to be placed on the list because the VFW has no way of knowing if conditions

have changed or recipients have moved.

The deadline for calling to place your name on the list is Friday, Dec. 5.

Last year, the VFW provided more than 120

baskets to area residents.

Donations from the general public and businesses are always accepted, needed, and greatly appreciated for this program to continue.

Blood drive is Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Oregon Church of God The Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Staff from the Rock

River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will draw blood from 2 to 6 p.m.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at

least 110 pounds and is in general good health, should be eligible to donate blood.

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Christmas in the Country set for Dec. 5 in Forreston Hats off to all The annual Christmas in the Country celebration will officially start the holiday season in Forreston on Friday, Dec. 5.

Local businesses will show their appreciation for their customers with open houses and bargains.

Forreston Hardware and Sweetwood Interiors, along with other businesses, will have extended hours until 8 p.m. and offer treats and specials.

Forreston State Bank will

host its annual Customer Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering refreshments and hospitality.

The First United Methodist Church will hold a luncheon and bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church will hold its annual cookie sale from 4 p.m. until sold out in the Sweetwood Annex next to Village Hairstyles.

Kids are invited for cookies and cocoa with Santa from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Forreston Public Library.

for Cards’ state football title Dear Editor, Friday night, Nov. 28, 2014, the town of Forreston was made aware of a spectacular event.

The Forreston boys football team brought home the ultimate trophy: State Class 1A Football Championship!

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Public Voice our couch listening to all the sirens coming down Rt. 26.

I thought of those who were not aware of the game or how celebratory the fans were; they might have begun to think of some invasion or disaster.

But, the sounds were so extreme that hopefully, all realized that the sirens were sounds of great joy.

The grown men and women participating in the noise making had to have smiles from ear to ear, just as if they were decades younger.

The game was so exciting

to watch that soon thoughts of our own sanity for driving that far to only shake and shiver in such brutal cold soon dissipated and were replaced with the excitement of being a part of history.

It is an emotion that will be relished for many years.

The never-waning determination, the blood and bruises with good sportsmanship and respect for an opponent was so pride invoking.

These young heroes showed incredible humbleness and team unity.

Thank you to the young men who “took it on the chin.”

Thank you to the coaches for the beauty and pride of teaching good sportsmanship (some do not).

Thank you to the parents for their relentless support of their sons and the Forreston’s sports programs.

Thank you for the band and cheerleaders who are so talented and seemingly immune to the bitter wind.

Oh happy days!

Hats off to all!

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Something else to think about is that nonfiction texts of all kinds that we encounter in our everyday lives are perfect for reading aloud to each other.

I might be reading the newspaper and say “Listen to this – did you know that the library has a special program this week?” and then read aloud that information.

We can encourage our children and grandchildren to do the same if they are reading something interesting on a website.

This makes reading out loud purposeful and it offers authentic reading practice.

As children grow they often develop an interest in famous people. Biographies

are a genre that children often discover in middle elementary school.

Today there are many excellent biographies written just for young people. Be sure to look for current biographies of popular sports, music, or film stars as well as more traditional historical figures.

Reading nonfiction texts offers a chance for you to discover something new with your children or grandchildren.

Choose a topic of interest and seek out quality informational text. Your public librarian can help you find just the right books.

Enjoy reading and learning together.

Reading Matters Something new to discover with nonfiction texts

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist Last month’s column began a discussion about the importance of reading aloud to our children and grandchildren as a way to support their literacy development.

We looked at some of the many benefits of reading aloud and explored a variety of suggestions for including reading aloud at home.

The focus was on reading

stories.

For this month we’ll consider ways to include nonfiction texts in our read alouds.

Nonfiction text is factual.

There are many different kinds of nonfiction text.

Biographies tell the stories of people’s lives. Procedural texts explain how to do something.

Nonfiction narratives are true stories. Informational text gives information about the natural or social world.

All of these texts come in many different forms: CDs, videos, movies, magazines, signs, menus, newspapers, blogs, websites, and others.

As much as children love stories, they also love

nonfiction texts. Young readers often choose informational texts that tell them facts about animals and nature.

Their curiosity about their world motivates them to seek out these kinds of books.

When we share nonfiction texts as read alouds, there are some things to keep in mind.

We read it very differently than we do fiction. We don’t have to read a nonfiction book from cover to cover, from the beginning to the end.

This in itself can be a motivating factor for reluctant readers.

It also offers an excellent opportunity for us to locate and talk about the special features of nonfiction text

such as the table of contents and the index.

We can read through either of those parts and encourage our listeners to choose the topic for us to read.

We can have them read the page number for us. We can read just a small portion of the text at one sitting and come back to the same book another day.

Another consideration is that you don’t need to be afraid that you can’t pronounce all those dinosaur names, or something else that seems difficult.

Show your young reader how you try to figure them out or how the author sometimes helps us by including a pronunciation guide.

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the gallery from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until the cookies run out. Participants can enter a raffle for a Kindle Fire HD. Tickets will be sold at the cookie sale.

Preschool Story Time Story Time continues through Dec. 18. Join the group at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays for stories, crafts, friends and fun. Story Time is designed for 3-6 year olds.

Registration is requested.

December Distraction From now through Saturday, Dec. 20, Oregon Public Library District cardholders may check out reading material and enter to win some readable prizes.

Twitter Here we Come Prizes will be on display at Keep up with what is new the library. Drawings will be at the Oregon Public Library held on Monday, Dec. 22. via Twitter: @oregonlibrary

FHN FESTIVAL OF TREES

Friends of the Library Annual Holiday Cookie Sale It’s that time again. The Annual Cookie Sale will be .Saturday, Dec. 13 for this delicious event. The sale is in

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St. The group will discuss Nashville Chrome by

Rick Bass.

The Afternoon Book Club will meet at a member’s house on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m.

E Read Illinois New in January—eRead Illinois will replace Omni Overdrive for e-book access at the Oregon Public Library. eRead Illinois is funded

by Secretary of State Jesse White through the Illinois State Library. This site will be available for book lovers, librarians, and anyone who wants to find more information about eRead Illinois and e-book resources on the Internet. Downloadable books and audio are available through eRead Illinois.

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We hope you will join us at one or all of FHN’s Festival of Trees events – there’s something for everyone!

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New Releases There Must Be Some Mistake by Frederick Barthelme Florence Gordon by Brian Morton Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella A Sudden Light by Garth Stein The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain The Handsome Man’s De Luxe Cafe by Alexander McCall Smith Flesh and Blood by Patricia Cornwall Darkness, Darkness by John Harvey The Old Deep and Dark by Ellen Hart

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Local school choruses Thursday, December 11 • 5:30 p.m.

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Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs and church groups competing for prizes. Vote for your favorite through Saturday, December 20!

December 7 – January 2 Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge for any event unless noted. Visit www.fhn.org for more info as well as a complete listing of Festival of Trees events, including Santa’s visiting schedule at the Freeport Public Library.

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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page A9

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Watercolor painting may help with memory loss Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, has received a foundation grant to fund a specialized pilot program that seeks to help those with memory loss remember better through watercolor painting.

This memory-care residents’ activity called “Color Me a Memory” at Pinecrest Terrace, will be guided by a specially-trained art docent, Susie Frey, Boulder, Colo.

In addition, Roger Goodspeed, Freeport, a retired physician and an accomplished watercolor artist, is one of the several volunteers who will be working in the Pinecrest pilot program.

Frey, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree, is trained to teach those stricken with memory issues and will lead the project.

The program is one of the first of its kind in northwestern Illinois.

“With Alzheimer’s much has been lost, but much remains,” Frey said. “The process of painting a picture leads to reminiscing and stories. Often, out comes a memory such as ‘the time I took my scout troop to visit the liberty bell’ or ‘oh yes, we made May baskets every year, filling them with candy and delivering them to all the neighbors.’ ” “The weekly art group is an amazing experience both the art facilitator and

the Alzheimer artist share,” Frey said. “The process of creating can take the artist to a place beneath the dementia and express a piece of who they are.”

The A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation, based in Chicago, committed to fully funding the pilot in October.

“We have all directly or indirectly been affected by Alzheimer’s, either through a family member, good friend, co-worker, next door neighbor, or a casual acquaintance,” said Ron Bry, a director with the funding foundation. “The A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation is honored to help launch the ‘Color Me A Memory’ pilot program at the Pinecrest Community memory care center.”

The grant was sought upon the request of Michelle DeArvil, the Terrace’s director.

“This is something I always wanted for our residents. We want to do everything we can to help them retain their memories,” DeArvil said. “We are grateful to the foundation for their funding.”

The pilot’s success will be determined by residents’ indications of interest, joy and participation as observed through a variety of cues, and it is hoped that the pilot will result in a publishable study.

Jamie Mayer, associate

professor at Northern Illinois University’s School of Allied Health & Communicative Disorders, is working on the pilot study which will be the best way to know if the program is beneficial.

If it is, Pinecrest officials hope to help facilitate the spread of the program to other memory care sites in Northwest Illinois.

“What I find so exciting about this type of research is that it dovetails with the strides rehabilitation professionals have made in the last decade or so regarding therapy possibilities for those with Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementia types,” Mayer said. “We now know that there are a number of activity-based protocols that can positively impact quality of life for individuals with dementia and encourage maintenance and utilization of cognitive and communicative skills,” she said.

The Freeport Art Museum, where Goodspeed is affiliated, is watching the pilot with interest, said Jessica Modica, its executive director.

“We are very interested in the success of this program not only because one of our community’s talented artists is involved but also because this is an exciting new project that we would be thrilled to help bring to Freeport,” Modica said.

Oregon Elementary School first graders created holiday artwork to be on display during the holidays at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris. Pictured left to right are: Manor residents David Jones, Jean Gecan, and Lois Renz along with students Matthew Pham, Keaton Salsbury, Noel Girton and Dawson Berg. The artwork can be viewed during Pinecrest’s Open House on Dec. 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Photo supplied

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and packages is Dec. 15. The estimated busiest delivery day is Dec. 17. for cards and letters. Dec. 18 is projected to The Postal Service lists be the busiest delivery day for the following guidelines for packages. mailing holiday cards, letters During the holiday season, and packages. the postal service expects to Standard post letters should be mailed by Dec. 15. All first class mail and priority mail should be sent by Dec 20.

Priority Express mail should be mailed by Dec. 23 for Saint Bride’s Episcopal Christmas delivery.

Church will hold its annual The Postal Service is Christmas Sale on Saturday, projecting 15.5 billion cards, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. letters and packages will be Saint Bride’s is located delivered from Thanksgiving at 1000 W. Ill. 64 on the to New Year’s Eve. The busiest corner of Ill. 64 and Mongan mailing day for cards, letters, Drive across from St. Mary’s

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Crowd packs downtown for Candlelight Walk From A1 “We were simply packed for the Winter Quarter Carnival and the line to see Santa was long,” Dickson said.

Upstairs, the Holiday Gift Fair was also packed with shoppers throughout the evening.

Performances on the Coliseum stage by Dance with Angie, the Oregon High School Madrigals and OHS Jazz Band were wellattended.

Outside, the shoppers walked down Candy Cane Lane, usually known as Franklin Street, to try the food at several booths on their way to shop at Conover Square.

Hungry youngsters tried their hand at roasting marshmallows for S’mores at a new booth this year.

“The S’mores went over very big with the kids,” Dickson said.

A crowd of youngsters and their parents also gathered around two live reindeer in an enclosure outside First National Bank.

Strains of holiday music played by Andy Strong on a grand piano added to the festive atmosphere, as shoppers thronged the stores at Conover Square.

Carl and Linda Black, Mt. Morris, were making the rounds of the decorated shops.

“We started with the dance

program at the Coliseum,” Linda said with a smile.

“We’re enjoying this.”

Paisley Rojas showed her mother Kersten how a doll she already has would fit right into a doll house she especially liked at Rogers Through the Years.

Sharon Wallace, manning the cookie table outside the Lifeline Pantry, said the turnout was large and steady.

Upstairs, Blackhawk Model Railroad Club members were answering questions and showing off their model trains to a stream of visitors.

Marsha Behrens, a member of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group, said the gallery was packed with visitors who came to view the paintings on display.

Dickson said community cooperation was the key to the event’s success.

“We are very grateful for the tremendous support and cooperation we got,” she said.

She thanked the Oregon Police Department for providing traffic control and the Oregon Fire Department for bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to the downtown on a fire truck.

She also expressed appreciation to the Oregon Street Department, Ogle County Clerk, Oregon Park District, City of Oregon, H.A. International, and Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers.

“We are so fortunate to have so many people Trevor and Lauren Young, Oregon, pick out treats from embracing taking care of our the cookie table at the Oregon Depot Nov. 29 during town,” Dickson said. “It was Candlelight Walk. Photo by Vinde Wells a tremendous effort.”

from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forreston State Bank.

The bake sale will include all varieties of Christmas treats, cookies, cakes, pies,

Toys for Kids seeks donations The Mt. Morris Police and Fire Departments are seeking donations for the 2014 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

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Last year more than 175 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

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Names, ages, and addresses of needy children, within the Mt. Morris Fire District, can be left by calling 815-7344106.

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“Christmas in German Valley” will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec 13.

Customer Appreciation Day will be observed from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the German American State Bank, 100 Church St. A Craft and Vendor Show, candies, breads, and snacks. will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All proceeds from this sale at the German Valley Grade will be used to further many School, 220 N. Rock City Rd. local and global charitable It is sponsored by the German Valley Lions Club. projects.

Free coffee and cookies will be available.

A bake sale and cookie walk will be held at the Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 Bunker Hill Rd., from 9

St. James bake sale is Dec. 13 The annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 12

Paisley Rojas, Oregon, shows her mother Kersten a doll house she likes while the two were shopping Nov. 29 at Candlelight Walk. Paisley found the treasure at Rogers Through the Years at Conover Square. Photo by Vinde Wells

a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other attractions will include a display of Nativity sets and a Coffee Café where visitors may purchase freshly baked cinnamon rolls along with beverages.

“A Victorian Christmas” will be observed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St. Wassail and cookies will be offered and visitors may decorate an old-fashioned Christmas ornament.

The German Valley United Methodist Church, 7 Main Street, will serve a soup and sandwich luncheon from

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chicken noodle, vegetable beef, navy bean and potato soup will be available, as well as sandwiches, dessert and beverage.

Costs are $7 for adults and $4 for children age 4 through 10.

Visitors may also view the decorated church.

A free ginger bread, oatmeal or chocolate chip cookie will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christina’s Bakery, 25 Church St. For more information call 815-541-5903 or 815-5414782.

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Byron’s Lehne scores 1,000th point Individual accomplishments on the basketball court are something to celebrate and recognize.

These accomplishments have a greater impact when the team wins the game.

Byron did this Tuesday night over their neighbors to the south, the Oregon Lady Hawks.

Shortly after the second quarter began, Byron senior Ellie Lehne drove the baseline and pulled up for a jumper over Oregon defenders Ally Bartling and Anni Wilson.

With the ball swooshing through the net, Lehne achieved 1,000 points in her career.

Lehne, showing the class she has throughout her career, ran back up the court to get on defense. It was like every other shot she has made, the team and the current game is what matters, Oregon’s Josie Sansone is guarded by Byron’s not an individual accomplishment.

The officials could have Rachel Book Tuesday night during a game in immediately stopped the game, Byron. Photo by Chris Johnson

but give them credit for allowing the pace of the game to continue uninterrupted.

It was only after a natural break in the action, that the officials blew the whistle that allowed Lehne to be recognized by her family, team, and fans.

She was swarmed by teammates and congratulated.

With the individual accomplishment complete, it was time for Lehne and the Lady Tigers to get back to work.

Byron had a 33-27 lead over Oregon at the half.

The Lady Tigers put the pressure on Oregon in the second half and pulled away for a 77-48 victory.

Lehne finished with 24 points.

Her teammate Nicole Silvers had 19 and Lexi DeVries had 15.

Oregon’s Emy Wright finished the game with 28 points, Alli Byron Senior Ellie Lehne puts up a jump shot for her Henson had 8 points, and Wilson 1,000th career point over Oregon defenders Anni Wilson had 6 points. and Ally Bartling Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

Bowling teams roll into the season with some wins The Oregon Boys bowling team raised their season record to 3-2 with 2 match victories on Nov. 29 at the Town & Country Lanes.

In the opening match Oregon defeated West Central 2965-2019 and in the nightcap defeated Abingdon 2806-2277.

The Hawks were led in the morning session by their 3 juniors – Jacob Coleman 656 series (236,212,208), AJ Nordman 654 series (210,266,178) and Joe Miranda 614 series (221,225,168).

In the afternoon session the boys were led by Senior Josh Cook with a 628 series (237,187,204) and Joe Miranda with a 611 series (256,166,189).

Other scores for the morning were Jordan Mingus with a 139 game, Kyle Lundquist with a 187 and 182. Josh Cook had a 533 series (161, 176, 196) Other scores in the afternoon session were Coleman with a 516 series (203, 175, 138), Nordman

with a 513 series (193, 152, 168), and Lundquist with a 538 series (124, 197, 207).

The Oregon Hawks Boys Bowling team fell to 1-2 on the season (1-2 Big Northern) with a 3573-3314 loss against Dixon at Town & Country Lanes, Nov. 25.

Oregon was led by Miranda with a 658 series (230,189,239) followed by Nordman with a 626 series (184,218,224) for the Hawks only 600 series.

Dixon was led by State Qualifier Joel Spangler with a 679 series (219,224,236) and had 4 individuals with 600+ series.

Other Oregon scores were Cook with a 518 series (167, 205, 146), Coleman with a 512 series (191, 159, 162), Mingus with a 531 series (141, 150, 240), and Lundquist with a (141, 145, 183).

The Oregon Boys Bowling team fell to 1-1 (1-1 Big Northern) with a 34353360 loss to Mendota at the Mendota Elks Club Nov. 18.

Oregon was led by junior

Nordman with a 670 series (232, 183,255) followed by fellow junior Joe Miranda with a 600 series (180,194,226).

The Hawks did manage 2 standings points by winning the 3rd game, but it was not enough to overcome first 2 game’s deficit.

Mendota was led by Tyler Schmitt with a 681 series (243,213,225).

Other Oregon scores were Cook with a 527 series (174, 189, 164), Coleman with a 557 series (200, 193, 164), Zack Hawkins with a 452 series (151, 141, 160), and Lundquist with a 554 series (159, 178, 217).

The Oregon High School boys Bowling Team kicked off it’s 2014 season with a 3284-2792 victory over Winnebago at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford.

The Hawks were led by Nordman with a 608 series (225,215,168) followed by Miranda with a 602 series (181,199,222).

Sophomore Kyle Lundquist had the high game

of the night for Oregon with a Lady Hawks were led in the 243 game. morning session by Victoria Barnhart with a 488 series Girls Bowling (180,173,135) and Tayla The Oregon Girls bowling Smith with a 453 series team opened it’s season with (150,158,145). a win and a loss at home Nov. In the afternoon session 29.

Tayla Smith led the way with In the opening match a 498 series (176,166,156).

Oregon defeated West Other scores in the Central 2079-1973 and fell morning were Kaylee Corbin to Abingdon 2138-2027. The with a 337 series (113, 133,

91), Emily Corbin with a 377 series (126, 121, 130), and Stevie McCombs with a 424 series (157, 118, 149).

In the afternoon session Barnhart had a 417 series (124, 141, 152), McCombs had a 406 series (123, 150, 133), Emily had a 403 series (131, 132, 140), and Kaylee had a 303 series (104, 121, 78).

Annual Christmas Classic will be held in Polo Dec. 13, 15-18 The annual Polo Girls Basketball Christmas Classic will be held Dec. 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 at the Polo High School and Centennial Elementary School.

The varsity contests will be held in the high school gym.

Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students.

Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams.

Coaches will select an AllTournament Team. This team will be announced on Dec. 18.

Pool A will include Forreston, Polo, Byron, and LeLand/Earlville.

Pool B will include Milledgeville, Oregon, Prophetstown, and West

Carroll.

Games start on Saturday Dec. 13 with Milledgeville and Prophetstown at noon.

Polo will take on Leland/ Earlville at 1:15 p.m.

The final game of the day will be Byron and Forreston at 2:30 p.m.

The tournament continues on Monday when Millegeville and Oregon play at 5 p.m.

Prophetstown and West Carroll will follow at 6:15 p.m.

The final game of the night will be Polo and Forreston at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday action will see Forreston and LeLand/ Earlville at 5 p.m. followed

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On Wednesday West Carroll and Milledgeville start the night at 5 p.m.

Leland/Earlville will take on Byron at 6:15 p.m. and the night ends with Prophetstown and Oregon at 7:30 p.m.

The final day of the tournament is Dec. 18.

The fourth place teams from each pool will play at 4 p.m. and the third place teams will play at 5:15 p.m.

The second place teams from each pool will play at 6:30 p.m.

The championship game will be played at 7:45 p.m.

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Hawks struggle at Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tourney

By Andy Colbert Reporter If Oregon basketball coach Quinn Virgil learned anything about his team at the Thanksgiving basketball tournament, it’s that leadership is lacking.

“We need to play harder and be more focused and goal-driven,” Virgil said.

“I’m waiting for leaders to emerge.”

At this point, Virgil is unsure where that sense of urgency and leadership will come from. After four games, he also realizes his squad needs to play together better.

“You could see that in the Morrison game, where we weren’t there mentally or physically,” Virgil said.

The Hawks started the tournament with 75-53 win over West Carroll on Nov. 24. Oregon was down 11-2, but came back for the easy win. Trevor Otten had 21 points, followed by 15 each from Carson Buck and Matt Wasilewski.

“We didn’t come out like we wanted to,’ Virgil said.

“Later, we played with some energy and nit some shots.

We had a nice run to end the third and begin the fourth.”

In the next game Nov. 26, Oregon faced Kewanee and its D-I prospect in Donovan Oliver. The Hawks stayed within 14-11, but the Boilers went on a 17-point run to put the game away early.

“Kewanee was big, athletic and strong,” Virgil said. “The press hurt us and we didn’t get to where we should have been.”

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Jarrett Reynolds brings the ball up court against Morrison’s Noah Hogue. Photo by Earleen Hinton

one out due to a foot injury also hurt Oregon. Wasilewski had 15 points.

In Saturday’s afternoon session, the Hawks looked lethargic in a 57-43 loss to Morrison.

“We didn’t play very hard,” Virgil said. “Defensively, we weren’t in the right spots and got out-boarded. We didn’t even put together any type of run.”

Otten did have five 3-pointers to lead Oregon offensively.

In the seventh-place game Saturday night, St. Bede easily handled the Hawks, 63-42, with Otten coming through with 20 points.

Otten was one of several talented juniors, such as Oliver of Kewanee, Tommy Lucca of Genoa-Kingston and Noah McCarty of Newman, named to the alltournament team.

In the semifinals, GenoaKingston beat Kewanee 6561.

“We face-checked him,” said G-K coach Corey Jenkins, when asked how

they corralled Oliver.

In the finals, G-K and Byron went to overtime with the Tigers coming out on top, 63-61. Lucca was held to three field goals and Clayton Hoover had 19 for Byron.

Dillon VanLankuelt added 14.

Oregon begins BNC play on Thursday with a home game against 3-1 Mendota.

“We’re going to have to pick it up if we want to have a chance against them,” Virgil said. “They return most of their starters.”

In other BNC news, Rockford Lutheran knocked off perennial NIC-10 power Rockford Boylan in overtime on Saturday and went 4-0 against other large schools.

Dixon (4-0) took the Orion tournament and won each game by an average of 30 points.

The combined record of Byron, Lutheran, Dixon and Mendota is currently 17-1, giving rise to the potential of the BNC to have its most Oregon’s Trevor Otten follows through on a three-point shot during action against Morrison at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament on Nov. 29. Photo by Earleen Hinton competitive year ever.

Forreston brings home state title in 1A football

By Andy Colbert Reporter From the heat and humidity of August to the snow-covered practice fields of November, it is mission accomplished for the Forreston football team.

The nearly 4-month journey culminated in Memorial Stadium with a 21-15 win over previously unbeaten Carrollton in the Class 1A state title game.

Actually, the achievement was eight years in the making by a group of seniors many fans in Forreston felt were destined for gridiron glory.

“From fourth grade on, we’ve been dreaming of this,” said all-state lineman Aidan Carr.

“It feels like something Forreston’s Robert DeVries fights off Carrollton tacklers for a gain during the 1A state from the movies or books,” football final in Champaign. The Cardinals won the game 20-15. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Time to wrap up the 2014 football season

By Andy Colbert Reporter With the IHSA state finals in football coming to a close, it’s time to put a wrap on the season.

For the second year in a row, Oregon’s football team was Exhibit A of what it means to overachieve. They were so close to being 2-7 instead of a second-round playoff qualifier.

“I was very pleased with the progress that the team made during the year,” Oregon coach John Bothe said. “There was a lot of improvement and I thought the team grew together very well. I really felt this team made the best out of the low

added team leader Max Barkalow.

Forreston (13-1) dominated time of possession, total yardage and had twice as many first downs, but still needed to make a couple of fourth-quarter stops after the pesky Hawks closed to within 20-15.

“We matched up with them physically, but they won it in the trenches,” Carrollton coach Nick Flowers.

That was never more evident than on Forreston’s first possession of the second half. Running behind Dylan Hensley, Kendall Kuelling, Nick Wilson, Brady Bronkema, D.J. Blatter, Jake Cunningham and Carr, the Cardinals put together a 20play, 79-yard scoring drive to take a 20-7 lead. Three times, Forreston converted on

fourth downs and quarterback Robert DeVries capped things off with a 4-yard touchdown run.

“When we have a nice long drive like that, it’s like a knockout punch,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said.

The only thing was, a gutty Carrollton squad kept on getting up from the canvas.

Two minutes later, allstater Jacob Smith threw all the way across the field to Luke Palan for a 44-yard touchdown pass and the Hawks cut the lead to 20-15 with the third quarter coming to a close.

“The southern part of the state gets a bad rap for playing soft,” Wyatt Kercher said.

“They played smash mouth and gave us everything we could handle.”

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Sports Column number situation. Everyone had some sort of role on the team and there was no dead weight on the team that held us back.”

Look for the Hawks to be even better with most of the offensive backfield back, along with Matt Crandall, a 2-year starter in the line. Even though the sophomores’ wonloss record didn’t show it, they are a spirited bunch and will make key contributions next year.

“We had several juniors and a couple of sophomores that played key roles this year,” Bothe said. “We had more young players in the lineup than we usually do so we will bring back a lot of experience. The key will be gaining size and strength in the off-season.”

Never in his 17 years at Oregon was Bothe (107-72) forced to rely on so many young players, primarily

because of his smallest senior class ever.

However, Bothe may have never had a senior class in which every single person had a role.

Without a doubt, the biggest loss will Garrett Rude, team leader and big-play maker. One the highlights was his last-second tackle of a Winnebago player near the goaline to start the Hawks on a remarkable win streak.

“Winning the last three games to qualify for the playoffs was the main highlight,” Bothe said. “It is tough to put three games like that back to back for any team, especially when all the games mean so much.”

The BNC conference promises to be another competitive race. Lutheran returns James Robinson, who will go down as one of top alltime IHSA rushers. Stillman Valley should be back to its

usual self after a rare down year.

And, Byron will be riding the wave of its semifinal appearance. Winnebago had a sophomore quarterback and running back that gave the Hawks fits.

Dixon and Mendota likely will be down a bit and Rock Falls still has problems to solve.

“Next year looks real tough again as it has the last two to three years due to great balance in the BNC,” Bothe said. “Most of the teams expect to be improved next year, I don’t see anyone taking a big step back. Once again there will be some really good football teams that end up with only two to three wins.”

One plus for the Hawk football program is the support it receives from the townspeople of Oregon and Mt. Morris. It has always been

noted by opposing teams as a class operation.

“I really like the quality of people that we have in the football program in terms of players and coaches and the support that we get from parents, school, and community,” Bothe said.

A bit of playoff trivia – before Addison Driscoll went on a 37-game playoff win streak on its way to seven state titles, its last loss was to Oregon in 2000.

Another state powerhouse, Lombard Montini, barely beat Oregon 16-12 in the 2002 4A playoffs.

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Since it happened in Week 1, it’s easy to forget Oregon’s 13-7 win over Johnsburg, who went on to win the BNC East

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and not lose again until the second round of the playoffs.

Without that win, Oregon’s late rush to make the playoffs would have been for naught.

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Cardinals’ drives frustrated Carrollton defense From B1 Forreston, which had scored the last three times it had the ball, other than 28-second period just before half after a Kuelling interception, went on another long drive with designs on putting the game away for good.

This time, it was 16 plays for 78 yards, but DeVries, who moments earlier rambled 28 yards on a third-and-17 situation, fumbled at the goaline after being hit by all-state linebacker Cody Leonard.

Jerrett Smith, younger brother of Jacob Smith, caught the miscue in mid air for Carrollton.

“It was pretty frustrating before when they scored off the other long drive,” Leonard said.

Trailing 20-15 with 7:46 left and 94 yards to go for a winning touchdown, the Hawks got as close as 60 yards out, but a DeVries interception ended the drive.

“Credit to the line for creating the pressure. I trusted my read,” DeVries said.

The win was definitely a joint effort by both the offense and defense for Forreston.

“We knew coming in they would be dropping 7-8 guys,” Jacob Smith said. “Their defense was keying on our pass.”

Carrollton got one more chance as the Cardinals turned the ball back it over at the 37-yard line with 2:37 left.

On fourth down, 235-pound lineman Scott Hewlett tackled Cruthis just short of the marker.

“After that, ‘we were saying, this is for the season’.

We thought we were going to win,” Smith said.

Carrollton did put a scare into Forreston with a 22-yard gain on the reverse, but an obvious holding penalty, in which Rogers was tackled, negated to the gain.

Instead of having the ball at the Forreston 43-yard line, it went back to the 21 of Carrollton, making it thirdand-19 instead of first–and-10.

“You almost had to be perfect on the (tackling) angles. We were always on our heels,” Diduch said.

Kuelling then stopped Palan for no gain on a screen. On a desperation fourth-and-26, Smith found Leonard, but DeVries and Noah Gipe tackled him 14 yards short of the first down.

“They were more physical than we thought,” Barkalow said. “It was a fight to the end.”

The Hawks, led by Leonard, who set a new 1A title game record with 22 tackles, forced punts on Forreston’s first two possessions.

With the large crowd of Forreston fans anxiously awaiting a touchdown, the Cardinals finally scored in the second quarter on a 10-yard run by Aaron Shelton, with Kuelling and a pulling Carr leading the way. A 27-yard run by Spencer Cruthis, in which he carried tacklers for an extra 10 yards set up the score.

“Our game plan was to contain the quarterback and fullback,” Flowers said.

DeVries gained 143 yards and Cruthis 113, giving both over 1,000 for the year, to go along with the 1,087 by Barkalow.

“I love running the ball,” DeVries said. “If coach said run the ball instead of pass, we run the ball. We’ll wear the other team out.”

“They were taking away our inside (passing) routes and it was too risky to throw,” Diduch said.

Early in the game, Palan jumped one of those routes and made an interception on pass intended for Kerchner, but a questionable interference

Forreston’s Aaron Shelton dives into the endzone for a touchdown in the second quarter to put Forreston on the board in the Class 1A final against Carrollton. Photo by Chris Johnson

call enabled Forreston to maintain position. However, a clipping penalty and a pair of overthrown passes squelched the scoring chance after it was first-and-10 at the Carrollton 32-yard line with a scoreless tie.

“We missed out on a couple opportunities in the game,” Diduch said.

With four minutes left in the second quarter, Jacob Smith, who was not sacked the whole game, gave his team a brief 7-6 lead on a 51-yard quarterback draw. The Cardinals looked to have the shifty 5-8 signal caller bottled up near the line of scrimmage, but he snuck free and shoddy tackling in the secondary allowed him to run untouched the rest of the way.

“Their quarterback exemplified what their team was about. He definitely deserves to be all-state,” Kercher said.

The other quarterback allstater, DeVries, quickly led his team in regaining the lead.

The Forreston fans waited outside the stadium to greet the players after the game.

Photo by Chris Johnson

He ran for 15 yards to start the drive and passed to Shelton for another 15. Cruthis finished off the 10-play, 64-yard effort with a 3-yard score, making it 14-7. DeVries tacked on the PAT run.

“We take pride in what we do and try to out-muscle any team we play,” Carr said.

Rogers, Gipe and Barkalow (with two crushing blows, as well) had six tackles to lead the Cardinals on defense. Kuelling

added five to go along with his agile interception. The defense held Palan to 26 yards on nine carries, for a 1.6 average. He came into the game with 1,292 yards and a 10-yard per carry average.

“Our game plan going in was to stop the run,” Zick said.

“They were very talented and explosive, so to contain their athletes was a difficult task, but the kids played together as a team.”

Besides Leonard’s recordbreaking performance, Carrollton had double figure tackles from Marcus Lippert, Smith and Palan. Midway through the game, the Hawks lost 2-way line stalwart Derek McGowen to an ankle injury.

“Unfortunately, one team is going back happy and one isn’t,” said Flowers, quite gracious in the post-game press conference.

Forreston’s Max Barkalow is tackled by a Carrollton defender in the second half Friday. Photo by Chris Johnson

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The Forreston Cardinals hold up one finger to show they are number 1 after defeating Carrollton Friday in the Class 1A final. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Rudy Auction Co. Forreston 815-297-4846

German American State Bank German Valley 815-362-2310

Groenewold Fur & Wool Co. 304 E. Avon St. Forreston 815-938-2381

Sweetwood Interiors 107 Main St. Forreston 815-938-3681

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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page B3

Above, Santa helps Mrs. Claus out of an Oregon fire truck at the start of Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Nov. 29.

Below, Mrs. Claus talks to the crowd as Santa connects the cords to light Oregon’s Christmas tree.

Mark and Levi Eden check out some of the handmade items at the Holiday Gift Fair held in the Oregon Coliseum.

Oregon Elementary students designed these gingerbread houses on display at Conover Square.

A young girl peeks through the fence at the live reindeer sponsored by First National Bank Nov. 29 at Candlelight Walk.

Maria, Dominic, Marisa, and Tony Valentino, of Davis Junction, toast their marshmallows to make s’mores while visiting Candy Cane Lane during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Nov. 29.

Photos by Earleen Hinton and Vinde Wells

The Oregon High School Madrigals were one of the entertainment acts during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Nov. Oregon High School Jazz Band members Alex Sitze and 29. Pictured, left to right, are: Teddy Beauchem, Sarah Harris, Alana Leamanczyk, Noah Russell, Gage Brown, Ben Ellen Reckamp play at Oregon’s Candlelight Walk.

Baldwin, Carly Stephens, Jonathan Prose, Shania Gehrke, Gabby Kwak, and Jeffrey Gracyalny.

Autumn Williams, Oregon, hands a cup of hot chocolate to Ron Morris, Stillman Valley, A team of horses gets ready for the signal from their driver to begin another wagon ride through the downtown Nov. 29 during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk. at a table outside the Oregon Resale Shop on Washington Street.

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Ogle jury finds Stillman Valley man to be sexually dangerous An Ogle County Jury deliberated approximately an hour Nov. 19 before finding a Stillman Valley man to be a sexually dangerous person.

Ray Gough, 65, an accused sex offender, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections until it is determined that he is no longer sexually dangerous.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock handled the trial which began Nov. 17.

“The jury heard evidence

that the defendant had been committing sex offenses since the early 1980s,” Rock said.

Three of the defendant’s victims testified at the jury trial.

The state also called a clinical psychologist in support of its case. The defendant’s evidence consisted of a clinical psychologist.

“I am very proud of the victims that testified for us and the jury’s verdict,” Rock

said.

Gough was charged in 1999 with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim younger than 13 years old.

He was found to be a sexually dangerous person in Ogle County Court in 2002, but that decision was reversed two years later on an appeal.

Throughout the court proceedings, Gough has remained in the Ogle County Jail.

Early dose of winter weather results in several car crashes The Illinois State Police handled several crashes caused by slippery road conditions in Ogle County recently.

Kimberly K. Brinkmieier, 48, Forreston, was transported by Oregon ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital Nov. 21 after she lost control of the sports utility vehicle she was driving westbound on Ill. 64 approximately four miles east of Oregon.

The SUV crossed the road, slid down an embankment, and struck a tree. The crash

occurred at 11:40 p.m.

State troopers reported that Joshua Larson, 30, Mt. Morris, was uninjured Nov. 22 when the vehicle he was driving westbound veered into a ditch at 1:42 a.m. after he lost control on the icy roadway on Ill. 64 at Ancient Oak Road three miles east of Oregon.

Tenesha Odessa Gatson, 37, Hartford, Wis., suffered minor injuries Nov. 24 at 10:05 a.m. when the vehicle she was driving southbound on Interstate 39 went out of control on the slippery road

and came to rest 150 feet into a cornfield.

The crash occurred approximately two miles north of the intersection with Ill. 72.

Less than an hour later at 10:50 a.m., a semi tractor and trailer, driven by Bruce C. Kilter, 60, Granville, jack-knifed on I-39 near the intersection with I-88.

State troopers reported that the trailer was empty and was pushed by the wind into a grassy area where it jackknifed.

New State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, left, takes the oath of office read by Ogle County Judge Robert Hanson Monday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson

Two arrested for selling alcohol to minors during state police detail During a Illinois State Police surveillance detail Nov. 20, two Ogle County businesses were found to be involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.

According to a press releases issued by the ISP Nov. 21, employees at the Monroe Center Oasis, 5534 N. Limestone Rd., Monroe Center, and JB Sullivan Inc,

320 Eagle Drive, Rochelle, sold alcohol to persons younger than 21.

Store employees Adam Lazar and Bernard O’Rorke were arrested for unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor. Both were released on a notice to appear in court.

A total of eight locations

in Rochelle, Stillman Valley, and Monroe Center were surveyed when ISP Zone 2 agents conducted Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) in the evening hours of Nov. 20.

The purpose of ACE details is to determine which establishments may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors.

Carroll County still leading local recovery Lee isn’t far behind, though

By Pam Eggemeier Sauk Valley Media Unemployment rates dropped in all 12 of the state’s metropolitan areas in October, marking the seventh consecutive month of improvement, according to data released Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

“October’s data reflect a strengthening of local economies,” IDES Director Jay Rowell said. “In each area, more people describe themselves as working, and employers in most metros report larger payrolls than 1 year ago.”

The numbers throughout the Sauk Valley were in line with trends statewide.

Carroll County had the area’s lowest unemployment rate in October, checking in at 6 percent, down from last October’s regional low of 7.8 percent.

Lee County posted a 6.3 percent unemployment rate last month, improving from 8.7 percent last October.

The area’s highest jobless rate is still in Bureau County.

Last month it came in at 7.6 percent, down from 8.8 percent a year ago.

Not far behind was Ogle County, with a 7.4 percent jobless rate in October, but it was down considerably from a 10 percent rate last October.

In Whiteside County, the jobless rate dropped from 9.3 percent to 6.8 percent year over year.

Illinois saw no change in numbers from October – the state’s jobless rate remained at 6.6 percent. The nation’s

rate moved by one-tenth of a percentage point, from 5.9 percent to 5.8 percent.

IDES said manufacturing improved slightly, both on the durable and nondurable goods side, but other sectors produced more job creation in October.

“Mining and construction was up in eight of 12 metro areas, and health services improved in seven of 12 areas,” IDES spokesman Greg Rivara said. “Overall job creation is up in 8 of 12 areas, but the best news is the dramatic year-over-year improvements we’re seeing throughout the state.”

Mercer is the only county that didn’t show improvement in its jobless rate from last October, and it remained the same.

Rivara said seasonal hirings also start to boost the employment rate numbers in October.

October jobless rates Year-over-year comparison of area unemployment rates: Bureau County October 2014 – 7.6% October 2013 – 8.8% Improvement – 1.2% Carroll County October 2014 – 6.0% October 2013 – 7.8% Improvement – 1.8% Lee County October 2014 – 6.3% October 2013 – 8.7% Improvement – 2.4%

Ogle County October 2014 – 7.4% October 2013 – 10.0% Improvement – 2.6% Whiteside County October 2014 – 6.8% October 2013 – 9.3% Improvement – 2.5% Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security

Cookie Sale benefits festival The Leaf River Summer Daze Committee will host its annual holiday cookie sale on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library, 705 Main St, Leaf River.

Cookies can be purchased for $5 per pound.

The 2015 Leaf River Daze

festival will be held June 5, 6, and 7.

Any persons or organizations that are interested in sponsoring an activity during the festival are encouraged to attend the next committee planning meeting on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library

meeting room.

The festival committee is looking for volunteers and new ideas for the event.

Suggestions for a theme for the 2015 festival are also being sought. Suggestions can be emailed to lrsummerdaze@ gmail.com or contact Dave Borgmann at 815-994-2950.

She always wanted to learn and help others with her reiki.

Tony and Prudy traveled across the country to be with family to attend graduations, weddings and family gatherings.

She leaves behind many cherished friends.

Her family is so grateful to those friends and family that were so supporting thru her illness.

Special thanks to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Van Matre, Serenity Hospice and Home, Dr. William Edwards,

Dr. Todd Alexander, Dr. Weiskopf and Peter Tsioles.

Prudy is survived by her husband; her two children; two step-grandchildren, Maxwell and Madeline; two brothers, Joe Vitale and Ben (Lynette) Vitale, and many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Pete and Henry; and sister, Joanne.

Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, preceded by a visitation beginning at noon.

Rev. Joseph Naill, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Prudy’s name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Obituaries Richard F. Lee Richard F. Lee, 75, longtime Oregon area resident, died on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at his home.

He was born on Nov. 5, 1939 in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Francis and Emily (Chiappe) Lee. He married Mary Wilkinson on Sept. 5, 1959 in Galena.

Richard was a 1957 graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse and was employed as a railroad agent for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 44 years, retiring in 2001.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, where he was active in the choir and a member and Past Grand Knight of Oregon Knights of Columbus Council 1092.

Richard was a generous donor to various charities, enjoyed fishing, horse races,

and the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his wife Mary, Oregon; sons, Robert (Kimberley) Lee, Kansas City, Mo., Richard Lee Jr., Spartanburg, S.C., and Thomas (Kathy) Lee, Mt. Morris; daughter, Christine (Jack) McKenzie, Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Justin Lee, Mesa Ariz., Joshua (Angelica) Lee, Mt. Morris, Heather Lee, Schaumburg, Jacob Lee, Mt. Morris,

Thomas Lee, Mt. Morris, Ryan Lee, Forreston, and Brandon Lee and Brianna Lee, both of Spartanburg, S.C.; brother, James (Billie) Lee, Green Bay, Wis.; and sister, Betty Dyer, Winneconne, Wis. He was predeceased by his parents.

Funeral Mass was held on Dec. 2 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with Rev. Joseph Naill, celebrant.

Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon.

Arrangements were completed by FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

A memorial fund has been established.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to OSF Hospice and Visiting Angels for their care and compassion.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Prudence F. Peterson Prudence F. “Prudy” (Vitale) Peterson, 68, Oregon, passed from this earth peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at the Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon.

She was born on Sept.

25, 1946 in Rockford, the daughter of Ben and Tonnie (Vitale) Vitale.

She grew up on the west side of Rockford surrounded by family and this is where she met Anthony “Tony” Peterson and they married on May 1, 1965.

Prudy and Tony both worked multiple jobs in their early years of marriage, struggled through and built a wonderful life for their two children, Joanne (Doug) Kasprzak and Scott Peterson.

Prudy joined many organizations throughout her life, taking toule painting, stained glass, wood craft, and quilting classes and Master Gardener.

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock reported the following court activity for Nov. 24.

Reckless conduct Whitney E. Altepeter, 18, Creston, was charged with unlawful use of weapons.

She pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless conduct.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced her to 24 months probation,

subject to random drug and breathalyzer tests at the direction of probation.

She must serve 14 days in the Ogle County Jail, perform 100 hours of public service work at a rate of no less than eight hours per month, refrain from direct or indirect contact with the victims or their place of residence.

She must have no consumption of alcohol, successfully complete high school or obtain a GED. She must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to CrimeStoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

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Possession of a controlled substance Taylor G. Erdman, 18, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months drug probation.

He must submit to DNA testing within 45 days as directed by probation and pay the collection fee. He must submit to random drug and breathalyzer tests at the direction of probation.

He was also sentenced to serve 164 days in the Ogle County Jail (day for day

credit applies, credit for 82 days served).

He must cooperate with and complete any assessments and treatment ordered by probation, perform 100 hours of public service work, and have no consumption of alcohol.

He was ordered to pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment fee, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to CrimeStoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

12 years in prison for burglary Terry D. Maxwell, 57, Davis Junction, was charged with residential burglary and

armed robbery. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of burglary.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

He must pay $261 in restitution.

Status calls David R. Strebing, 40, Rockford, retail theft and resisting a peace officer, jury status call Dec. 22.

Matthew W. Kornewald, 36, Dixon, retail theft, jury status call Dec. 22.

Tyrone G. Rogers, 29, DeKalb, aggravated battery

and resisting/obstructing a peace officer, jury status call Dec. 22.

Lorrenzo Allen, 59, Freeport, driving while license revoked, jury status call Dec. 22.

Jennifer R. Greenfield, 50, Forreston, deceptive practice, jury status call Dec. 22.

Justin S. Anders, 37, Rochelle, theft, plea, Dec. 8.

Oscar Gomez-Diaz, 22, Rochelle, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Dec. 22.

Matthew A. Longtin, 26, Bradley, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Dec. 22.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin Joseph D. Coles, 25, Fort DeHaan reports the following Wayne, Ind., was issued police activity for Nov. 17 a citation at 5:11 p.m. for through Nov. 30. speeding—56 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation Nov. 18 occurred in the 700 block of At 7:24 p.m., police N. Fourth Street. responded to a disturbance at 1104 S. Third Street resulting Nov. 20 in the arrest of Megan N. Richard Kobeszko, 58, Bushland, 18, Oregon, for Friendship, Wis., was disorderly conduct. Bushland arrested at 4:32 p.m. for was transported to the Ogle felony driving while license County jail. revoked, failure to yield to an authorized emergency Nov. 19 vehicle, and operating an Gabrielle E. Martinez, 20, uninsured motor vehicle.

Sterling, was issued a citation Kobeszko was transported to at 1:25 p.m. for operating the Ogle County jail. These an uninsured motor vehicle. violations occurred in the This violation occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington 300 block of N. Fourth Street. Street.

Nov. 22 At 12:30 a.m., police investigated a crash report of a 2000 Chevy driven by Tyler J. Disch,19, Oregon, that struck the ice machine at the Shell gas station located at 201 S. Fourth Street. No citations were issued.

At 1:50 a.m., police responded to a vehicle stuck on the terrace at 209 N. Fifth Street, resulting in the arrest of Rudy Castillo, 24, Mt. Morris, for driving while under the influence of alcohol and possession of a controlled substance. Castillo was also issued citations for illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver, and no

front/rear registration. He Josh J. Jarvis, 31, Glen in a court of law. was transported to the Ogle Corban, was issued a citation County jail. at 3:25 p.m. for using a cell General calls for service phone while driving. This through dispatch Nov. 30 violation occurred in the Nov. 17 through Nov. 30 At 9:50 a.m., police 200 block of Margaret Fuller Checking a responded to a two-vehicle Drive.

Subject/Vehicle .......... 5 traffic crash at 201 N. Terry L. Schuster, 60, Citizen Complaints ..... 5 Fourth Street, in the Snyder Oregon, was issued a citation Animal Complaints .... 2 Pharmacy parking lot, at 6:40 p.m. for operating Assist Ambulance/ involving a 2000 Ford driven a vehicle with expired Other Departments ..... 9

by Herman A. Myers, 85, registration. This violation Citizen Assist / Oregon, and a 2006 Dodge occurred in the 300 block of Civil Problem ............. 6 driven by Patrick J. Duffy, N. Fourth Street.

Domestic/Disturbance 76, Oregon. No citations calls............................. 5 were issued.

Nine warnings were issued Building/Vehicle Mark J. Gruszecka, 53, from Nov. 17 through Nov. Lockouts ................... 12 Oregon, was arrested at 1:17 30.

Alarm Response/Open p.m. on an outstanding Ogle Please note: Any arrests Door or Window......... 4 County warrant. Gruszecka listed are merely accusations 911 Hang-ups/Open was transported to the Ogle and the defendant is presumed phone lines.................. 2 County jail. innocent unless proven guilty Traffic Stops ............. 16

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff the 100 block of Dayflower Michael Harn reports the Circle in Davis Junction following activity. in reference to a domestic problem.

Nov. 24 Upon completing an Amanda Smith, 22, investigation into the Rochelle, was arrested on incident, Billy H. Madden, an Ogle County warrant for 63, Davis Junction, was failure to appear. Smith’s arrested for disorderly bond was set at $3,257 conduct. He was transported pending a court appearance. to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond Nicholas Harvel, 36, pending a court appearance.

Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for Robin Weatherall, 26, failure to appear. Harvel’s Rockford, was arrested on bond was set at $10,329.32 an Ogle County warrant pending a court appearance. for failure to appear and contempt of court.

Clara Perkio, 43, Dixon, Weatherall’s bond was set was arrested on an Ogle at $1,668 pending a Dec. 2 County warrant for failure to court appearance. appear. Perkio appeared in court where she was released Robert Evans, 33, on a recognizance bond with Rockford, was arrested on a return court date of Dec. an Ogle County warrant 29. for failure to appear. Evans appeared in court where his Nov. 25 bond was reduced to $301 At about 7:11 p.m. deputies full cash. Evans did not post responded to an address in bond and was scheduled to

appear in court on Dec. 2.

Nov. 26 Gerald J. Rogde, 26, Steward, was arrested on a warrant for having an expired registration. Rogde posted 10% if a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 17.

Cody Logan, 21, Byron, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft. Logan posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19.

72 in reference to a single vehicle accident.

After an investigation, it was learned that Christena Carpenter, 32, Forreston, was traveling westbound when a deer ran into her vehicle.

Carpenter then swerved off the north side of the roadway before the vehicle came to rest.

Carpenter was transported to Freeport Memorial for minor injuries by Leaf River EMS. The vehicle was drivable and no citations were issued.

Nov. 27 At approximately 1:06 a.m., deputies responded to 6021 N. German Church Rd in reference to a domestic call.

After an investigation, Marc Seabold, 37, Byron, was At approximately 5:48 arrested for domestic battery. p.m., deputies responded Seabold was transported to to the 4361 Block of W. Ill. the Ogle County Jail where William D. Wogen, 42, Rochelle, was arrested for having an expired registration, Wogen posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19.

he was held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 5:24 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of E Washington Street in Oregon.

After an investigation, Kenneth Cunningham, 28, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while license suspended and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Cunningham was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

block of Ritchie Road.

During the investigation deputies learned that Joseph Christensen, 27, was westbound on Ritchie Road when he lost control of his vehicle.

Christensen’s vehicle traveled into the north ditch where his vehicle rolled over.

Christensen was transported to Rochelle Hospital by Rochelle Ambulance.

Both Creston and Steward Fire Departments assisted with the accident.

Nov. 28 Epifanio Hernandez, 32, Dekalb, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

His bond was set at $1,130 pending a court appearance.

Deputies responded to a vehicle roll over accident with injuries in the 19000

Nov. 29 At 12:41 a.m., deputies responded to Baileyville in response to a physical domestic dispute.

After an investigation, John Lehmann, 50, was arrested for domestic battery.

He was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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, Amber F. Greer, 26, Davis the date the fine was paid, the Junction, driving 15-20 mph date the offense occurred in over the speed limit, Nov. 25, parenthesis, and the amount 2014 (Sept. 8, 2014), $175. of the fine.

Kristen S. Gilbert, 22, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 25, 2014 (Sept. 19, 2014), $160.

Megan L. Beers, 20, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the ET EADY FOR INTER speed limit, Nov. 24, 2014, (Oct. 3, 2014), $120. $ 95 Jacob E. Waeffler, 18, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 26, PREFERRED CUSTOMER OIL CHANGE 2014 (Oct. 23, 2014), $195.

Jonathan J. Mandelke, 16, Stillman Valley, driving 21UY IL HANGES 25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 26, 2014 (Oct. 24, ET TH 2014), $160.

Delilah A. Alvarez, 32, Chana, driving 15-20 mph 610 N. Division Avenue • Polo, IL over the speed limit, Nov. 26, 815-946-3033 • Fax 815-946-3923 2014 (Oct. 26, 2014), $120.

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Caitlin B. Messenger, 19, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Nov. 24, 2014 (Oct. 31, 2014) $285.

Mandie J. Hungnuss, 21, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 24, 2014 (Nov. 9, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

Tracey R. DeCrane, 46, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 26, 2014, (Nov. 20, 2014), $120.

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Whole Grains program will be held at the RRC A program titled In the Kitchen with Whole Grains will be presented at the Rock River Center on Friday, Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

The program is presented

by Marilyn Csernus, U of I Nutrition and Wellness Educator. She will discuss how to recognize and prepare

whole grains. Participants will view a short cooking demonstration and have the opportunity to taste the prepared recipe.

Topics will include: What makes a grain “whole grain” ; How to spot whole grains on a food label; Sample some less common whole grains; and Health benefits of whole grains.

The program is free and open to all. Pre-registration is preferred.

For more information call the Rock River Center at 815732-3252 Participants needing a reasonable accommodation should call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-7322191.

Property Transfers Property transfers are Township, $150,000. listed according to the date Fannnie Mae and Federal they were filed in the county National Mortgage Assn., recorder’s office. warranty deed to Lynnette M. Hall, 5085 E. Hubbard Trail, The name of the grantor Byron, Byron Township, transferring the property is $131,900. listed first, followed by the D. Michelle Eyster, quit type of transaction, the name claim deed to Benjamin of the grantee, the address K. Eyster, property in Pine and township of the property, Rock Township, no address and the price of the transfer. given.

Marlin M. Cluts and Nov 21 Catherine A. Cluts, quit David E. Bucher and claim deed to Marlin M. Peggy P. Bucher, warranty Cluts and Catherine A. deed to Jeremy B. Heller, 612 Cluts, 1750 Squires Landing, W. Buffalo St., Polo, Buffalo Rochelle, Flagg Township, Township, $105,000.

Randall K. Reese, trustee, Donald E. Scheffler, Jane A. Reese, trustee, warranty deed to Gregory and Reese TRRKR12003, K. Witmer, property on Mt. warranty deed to BNSF Morris Road., no address Railway Co., vacant land on given, Mt. Morris, Mt. West Brick Church Rd., no Morris Township, $304,384. address given, Eagle Point, Donald E. Scheffler, Eagle Point Township, warranty deed to Marlene J. $70,850.

Witmer, trustee, and Marlene J. Whitmer, revocable trust, Nov. 25 property on Mt. Morris German-American State Road., no address given, Bank, warranty deed to Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Elizabeth G. Brooks and Township, $200,000.

Brion J. Brooks, 110 N. Matthew Sarver and Seminary St., Mt. Morris, Janet Sarver, warranty deed Mt. Morris Township, to Craig A. Ritchie, 204 $120,000.

Windmill Dr., Rochelle, Ronald J. Boyden and Flagg Township, $149,900. Nancy L. Boyden, warranty Robert R. Eames, warranty deed to Wenceslao A. Sosa, deed to Patrick Olson, 15565 and Elizabeth M. Sosa, E. Twombly Rd., Rochelle, 506 N. Sixth St., Oregon, Flagg Township, $138,000. Oregon-Nashua Township, Alexander J. Valadez and $159,900.

Marcia A. Valadez, quit McDonald’s Corp, claim deed to Marcia A. warranty deed to Franchise Valadez, 121 W. Pershing Realty Investment Trust Ill., St., Stillman Valley, Marion 211 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Township.

Oregon-Nachusa Township.

Kenneth M. Conkey Ogle Co. Sheriff and Robin and Kimberly S. Conkey, Lent, sheriff’s deed to Bank warranty deed to Kenneth W. of America, 311 Errett Rd., Whiting and Jill L. Whiting, Rochelle, Flagg Township.

506 Third Ave., Forreston, Joan M. Hanlin, quit claim Forreston Township. deed to William R. Hanlin, Jr., and Cynthia Hanlin, Nov. 24 property in Byron Township, Donald Heller and no address given.

Kathleen Heller, warranty Clayton R. Merrill and deed to Laura R. Elan and Rebecca J. Merrill, warranty Patsy K. Mahoney, 308 S. deed to Stone Financing, Eighth St., Oregon, Oregon- LLC, 1144 W. Second St., Nashua Township, $165,000. Byron, Byron Township, Patrick S. Cicogna and $123,500.

Samantha Cicogna, warranty Stone Financing, LLC, deed to Thomas F. Funk and warranty deed to William K. Catherine M. Funk, 336 S. Gartin and Gail A. Gartin, Hickory St., Stillman Valley, 1144 W. Second St., Byron, Marion Township, $80,000. Byron Township, $123,500 Harry F. Jones and Joan E. Jones, warranty deed to Nov. 26 Shannon L. Satti and Melvin Melvin P. Witmer C. Kruse, 12688 N. Kennedy and Theresa M. Witmer, Hill Rd., Byron, Byron warranty deed to Melvin P.

Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (West Farm).

Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (Rt. 26 Farm).

Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., Melvin Witmer, Sr., and Theresa Witmer, warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (East Farm).

Melvin P. Witmer and Theresa M. Witmer, warranty deed to Melvin P. Witmer, Sr., and Theresa M. Witmer, property in Buffalo Township, no address given, (Woosung Farm).

Ogle Co. Sheriff and Matthew S. Childers, sheriff’s deed to Sec. of Housing and Urban Development, 417 Wayne Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Ogle Co. Sheriff and Scott E. Cantrell, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 115 Jeffrey Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Ogle Co. Sheriff, and Terri L. Welch, sheriff’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 708 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Nichole McNames and Bryant M. McNames, warranty deed to Andrew J. Donaldson, 3823 E. Whippoorwill Ln., Byron, Byron Township, $161,500.

Douglas D. Stuen and Carol A. Stuen, warranty deed to Josh Dickerson and Laura Dickerson, 8155 E. Berryview Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $295,000.

Todd A. Spierling and Kara M. Spierling, warranty deed to Dean S. Shouer and Jennifer L. Shouer, 2114 Silverthorn Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $155,000.

Stanwood S. Black, Tricia M. Black, and Tricia M. Ubben, warranty deed to Joshua C. Holm, 420 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $71,500.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page B7

Ordinance No. 2014-002 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, 2014 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2015 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, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015: Expected Cash Balance-Fire-Sep 1, 2014 Expected Cash Bal-Ambulance-Sep 1, 2014 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

$ 343,579.00 45,752.00 158,416.00 158,416.00 26,042.00 17,000.00 250,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & FUND BALANCE

$ 999,205.00

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, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015 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

$ 57,500.00 5,500.00 316,676.00 14,750.00 7,000.00 500.00 7,250.00 11,750.00 16,000.00 20,000.00 1,250.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 21,000.00 250.00 12,000.00 5,490.00 29,500.00 53,458.00 25,000.00 0.00

TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS

$ 609,874.00

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - ALL FUNDS AT AUGUST 31, 2015

$ 389,331.00

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, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015: Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2014 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts

$ 98,189.00 74,080.00

Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance

$ 172,269.00

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, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015, 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

$ 25,000.00

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

$ 74,080.00

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - INSURANCE FUND AT AUGUST 31, 2015

$ 98,189.00

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. 2014-002 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 17th day of November, 2014 and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection District the same date.

Gary A. Daws, warranty deed to Letitia K. Young, 7006 S. Unity Rd., Polo, Woosung Township, $38,800.

Oregon C.U.S.D #220 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2171 2015 Levy I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Oregon C.U.S.D. #220 for 2015 will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon High School Library.

II. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Tom Mahoney, Superintendent, at 815-732-5300.

III. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $9,049,600.77 plus the amount abated by the taxing district prior to extension. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $9,389,867.00. This represents a 3.76% increase over the previous year.

IV. The property taxes extended for debt services and public building commissions leases for 2014 were $673,424.48.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt services and public building commission lease for 2015 are $1,036,825.00. This represents a 53.96% increase from the previous year.

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, 2015 the original of which is part of the official records of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2014.

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 17th day of November, 2014.

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, 2015 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 17th day of November, 2014.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page B8

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Reclaimed Woodworking & Design 12244 W. IL Rt 26 Polo, IL 61064 Dated: November 10, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on November 26, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Heller Tree Service 7981 S. Pine St. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated November 26, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk December 4, 11 & 18 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY Notice of Filing a Request for Name Change (Adult) No. 2014 MR 92 Dorene Ellen Soltow There will be a court hearing on request to my change my name from: Dorene Ellen Soltow to the new name of Dorene Ellen Hendricks The court hearing will be held on Jan. 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in Courtroom# 202. /s/ Dorene Ellen Soltow Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press Ogle County Newspapers 121 South 4th Street, Oregon To Advertise, Call or Fax Phone 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 Fax 815-626-5365 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ORRIE L. ALLEN, Deceased NO. 14-P-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ORRIE L. ALLEN. Letters of office were issued on November 13, 2014, to Heather Patterson, P.O. Box 473, Alpha, Illinois 61413, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2014.

HEATHER PATTERSON, Independent Administrator For the Estate of ORRIE L. ALLEN Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-7; Plaintiff, vs.

TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 104 IN THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, LACROSSE SECTION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FILE A OF PLATS PAGE 4 AS DOCUMENT NO. 434085, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 200 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, IL61021.

P.I.N. 22-08-478-012.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF14 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FF14 PLAINTIFF VS. WILLIAM R. GALLEGOS AKA WILLIAM GALLEGOS, TRACEY R. GALLEGOS AKA TRACEY GALLEGOS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FFB, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 116 Property Address: 109 Sunny Hill Dr. Davis Junction, IL 61020 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 61 AS DESIGNATED UPON HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3 BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-019 COMMON ADDRESS: 109 Sunny Hill Dr., Davis Junction, IL 61020 And which mortgages were made by William R. Gallegos aka William Gallegos and Tracey R. Gallegos aka Tracey Gallegos, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of National City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated July 14, 2006 and recorded as Document No.0608099, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the January 5, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz - 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1884 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. DELANO E. SMITH, PATRICIA G. SMITH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2014 CH 113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15TH Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Parcel I: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Leaf River, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

Parcel II: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 9095 North Small Street Leaf River, Illinois 61047 P.I.N Number: Parcel I: 03-24-381-004 Parcel II: 03-24-381-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about November 5, 2014, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

The record titleholders of the real estate are Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagors - Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - October 27, 2003 Date of Recording - November 3, 2003 County of Recording - 0319808 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before, December 31, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 11th day of November, 2014.

Kimberly Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS,

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MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WILDLIFE ESTATES UNIT TWO SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-3743 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC W. CARLSON, LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.C., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 67 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON`S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-26-328-019.

Commonly known as: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054, and which said Mortgage was made by ERIC CARLSON,, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0408891, and the present owner(s) of the property being ERIC CARLSON,, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before DECEMBER 22, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk of the Ogle County Circuit Court. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 4014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 20057; Plaintiff, vs.

TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

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The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone.

Please refer to file number IL 14 9802.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

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You will outmaneuver the competition if you continue to hone your skills and expertise.

Don’t overexert yourself while exercising or doing physical or laborious chores.

MSRP ....................... $37,635 DISCOUNT ................... $2,060 MFG REBATE ............... $3,000 FINANCE CASHA ............... $500 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

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Let everyone know that you intend to move forward.

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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

815 626 5365 W H I T E S I D E C O U N T Y, I L

200 ACRES±

SUBJECT TO SURVEY

• 3 TRACTS

SALE TO BE HELD AT WESLEYAN METHODIST HALL, 811 8TH STREET, ERIE, IL

MSRP ....................... $32,225 DISCOUNT ................... $1,958 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500 CONQUEST CASH .......... $1,000 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

TUES., DECEMBER 16 AT 1:00 P.M.

Land is located in Section 30, T20N•R4E, Fenton Township, approx. 2 miles north of Erie, IL along Interstate 88 (turn at Exit 18).

Your Price!

This farm has outstanding Riley, Millington, Sawmill, Titus and Ambraw soils and is ideally located along the north side of Interstate 88!

$27,767* 2014 FORD FLEX SEL STK#BE8445

TRACT 1 - 140 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) TRACT 2 - 36 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) TRACT 3 - 24 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY)

PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL TRACTS!

MSRP ....................... $37,005 DISCOUNT ................... $2,227 MFG REBATE ............... $2,000 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

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DUANE R. TEATS ESTATE

ARTHUR "JOHN" TEATS - EXECUTOR

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STK#BE8459

MSRP ....................... $39,665 DISCOUNT ................... $3,159 MFG REBATE ............... $3,000 FINANCE CASHA ............ $1,000 TRADE IN ASSISTANCE... $1,000 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

Your Price!

$31,006* *Tax, title, l license li & doc d ffees nott included. i l d Dealer not responsible for errors. A) Ford Finance Cash - must finance through Ford). Max terms 72 months. B) Farm Bureau (must be 2014 member to qualify).

C) Trade In Assistance - must have trade in to qualify. Offer Expires 11-30-2014.

Sudoku!

Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page B11

815-562-2177 12 Chevy Traverse

11 Chrysler 300 LTD

#1030

#140161A

1-Ow wner wner

$13,995*

12 Ford Escape LTD

13 Ford Edge SEL

#872

Only lyy 25 25,000 000 Miles

1-O Owner

$13,495*

09 Ford Fusion

12 Ford F-15 F 150 XLT

12 Ford Focus SE

#995B

#1040

#140240A

Low w Miles

Well Equipped q pp

1-Ownner

$10,995*

$30,695*

11 Ford Taurus SEL

#140254A

Cargo Van Van

$16,850*

#1062

#1024A

Diesel, Low Miles

Hard to Fi Find, d 44x44

$15,995*

$23,995*

07 GMC Yukon Denali

#140235B #

$13,995*

12 Ford Explorer

#940

4x4, 4, Ready R d For F Wi Winter t

$22,350*

12 Ford Fusion SEL

#1021

12 Honda Accord LX-S2

#976

Couuppee

$21,900* 1 900**

10 F Ford dE Explorer l S Sporttrac 02 GMC Sierra 2500 Ext. Cab

Low Miles, Miles Local Trade

$17,495*

Loadeedd

$21,995*

#1075A

Leatther & Sunroof

$11,750* 1 750*

14 Ford Transit Connect

1-Owner wner ner

10 Ford Escape XLT

#1047 #

Moon-roof, -roof, roof Full Power

$20,995*

$23,995*

#1070

Starting at

$20,900*

#1019

12 Dodge Grand Caravan 11 Ford Crown Victoria 12 Ford Edge Limited

#1066

4 to Ch Choose F From

Loaaded, 1-Owner 1 Owner

$18,995*

#997

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

13 Ford Escape S

Weellll Equipped

13 Lincoln MKS

#1053

$27,995*

COME SEE THE PRESCOTT BROTHERS FORD TEAM AND SAY HELLO TO WINTER WITH A “NEW” RIDE!

14 Jeep Wrangler

Readyy ffor Wi Winter nter

$10,995*

11 Ford F250 4x4

#150015A Unlimited Sahara #140188A

Won’t Last!

$34,995* 13 Ford Mustang GT

#884

Premium, eemium mium Convertiblee

$31,200*

12 Hyundai Veloster

#140101A

$15,975*

Heated edd Front Seats

$17,995*

$23,995*

S t Sporty

$15,900*

#970

Loaded! added! ded! d!

09 Jeep Patriot Sport

#1021A

12 Lincoln MKZ

#1035

Leather ather th

$19,995*

Diesel, el Extra Clean Clean, Local Trade

$36,995*

07 Ford Ranger Sport

#1063

Ext. Cab, Cab 4x4, 4x4 Low Miles

$14,995*

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#1028

4x4, Ready d For F Wi Winter t

$26,495*

13 Mazda3 I SV

#960

Grreeat at MPG

$13,850*

06 Chevy Impala SS #995A, Loaded, V8 ............... $8,995* 04 Buick Rainer CXL #140265A, Low Miles, 4x4 .. $8,995* 07 Chevrolet Cobalt, #1042, 75K Miles ............... $7,495* 09 Chevrolet Impala LT, #924A, 105K Miles ......... $9,495* 08 Chevrolet Malibu LT, #1041, 78K Miles.......... $10,995* 05 Dodge Stratus SXT, #909A, 109K Miles ........... $4,450* 11 Dodge Avenger, #998a, 79K Miles ................. $10,995* 08 Ford Focus SE, #913A, 95K Miles .................... $8,999*

Roger Wakenight

Jim Blomberg

Stephanie VanBuren

Chad Young

Ed McKee

Jason Gelwicks

10 Ford Focus SE #1026, 44K Miles ................... $10,995* 07 Harley Davidson Sportster, #1011A, 14K Miles..... $3,995*

PLUS TAX TITLE LICENSE AND DOC. MUST FINANCE WITH FORD FOR FORD FINANCE BONUS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT. $500 FARM FOR CURRENT FARM BUREAU MEMBERS. EXPIRES 12/31/2014.

Black Friday Deals!

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 4, 2014, Page B12

Quality Vehicles

Shop Early for Best Selection!

0 Down from 1.99%^

NO Payments ‘til Feb. 2015!^

1701 E 4th St., Sterling, IL 61081

Phone: 815-625-9600

The Biggest Savings of the Year!!! OVER 130 CARS IN ALL VEHICLES SALE PRICED! STOCK! FROM $12,999* OR $189/MONTH!** 13 FORD FIESTA SE

12 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

LOW MILES

12-13 FORD FOCUS SE, SEL & TITANIUMS

2012-13 CHEVY MALIBU LS, LT & LTZ’S

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From $29 $29,999* 999* 9

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4X4

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6 IN STOCK!

2012 CADILLAC CTS

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2011-2012 NISSAN SENTRAS

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$12,999*

BLACK

$14,999*

GMC ACADIAS

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CHECK OUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US!

We were very pleased with the service and price we received from Dan & Greg Greg. This is the 3rd car we have purchased here and we have been more than satisfied each time. They always go the extra mile for us. - Charles & Patricia F. From Sterling, IL

I E Experienced i n d a wonderful nd f l ti time shopping, h in b buying in & driving d i in from f Majeski M j ki Motors.

M t They Th displayed great customer service & Brent Thomas took perfect care of me. I would Surely recommend Majeski Motors to friends. - HOTROD23 From Rock Falls, IL

I have been thinking about trading cars for some time, but due to a poor experience from a prior dealership and sale, I felt confident in my only choice being Majeski Motors.

- Donna B. From Sterling, IL This is my first time buying a vehicle at Majeski Motors in Sterling Sterling, Illinois.

Illinois From the moment I stepped on the lot, I received the service that I wanted. Greg was straight forward and very easy to deal with. I will come back again to purchase more vehicles from this dealer!

- Michele S. From Pearl City, IL Thi iis my 2nd This 2 d car ffrom M Majeski j ki Motors.

M t I wentt back b k because b off the th excellent ll t service i I gott the th first fi t time from Dan Danreiter. They were able to locate me a car to my liking. I would recommend Majeski Motors to anyone looking for a car. - RobertW. From Rock Falls, IL The customer service was good. They were very nice and made you feel at home...

I am glad I got my car from them. - Cee. From Rock Falls, IL

This is the 3rd vehicle h l that h we hhave purchased h d ffrom Majeski k Motors. They h take k allll the h time needed d d to answer your questions. They did not have the vehicle that we wanted on their lot. They found the vehicle we wanted. After the sale they took the time to make sure we understood all the features of the vehicle. They take the stress out of buying a car.

-L.Carter From Dixon, IL Very Good Service and the deater was really helpfull and made things easier to understand, this was a nice service for my first car buy. - Toni H. From Dixon, IL The Experience at Majeski Motors was wonderful!! This was the first vehicle I have ever purchased on my own, so I didn’t think I was going to be approved, but surprisingly I was!! Dan did all he could to get me the car I wanted. All the guys there are so nice and helpful. I’ve never been to a car dealership like this one. I definitely recommend this dealership to anyone!

- Theresa M. From Sterling, IL

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^With approved credit. Photos for illustration only.