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Vintage collectors offer treasures

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By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Finding vintage treasures is a lifelong interest for two Mt. Morris co-workers.

Howie Herman, of Mt. Morris, and Kris Brunner, of Stockton, will be among the vendors displaying and selling their collectibles at February Finds Antique and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge.

The two were hard at work last week, getting items like an 1880s trunk, 1940s lunch box, tinker toys, and even a wire protector for a light bulb ready to take to the annual event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We collect things from many sources — anything you call vintage — from the 1950s and 60s to the mid-1800s,” Herman said. “Anything we think people would use or enjoy displaying.”

He said they find items at auctions, get them from friends, and even pick them up off the curb.

“We like to save things from the landfill,” Brunner said with a smile.

The two discovered their mutual interest in “old things” when they both went to work at Pinecrest Community.

Two of the more unusual

Kris Brunner and Howie Herman pose with just a few of the antiques and collectibles that will be in their booth Feb. 3 at February Finds Antiques and Collectibles Market at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. Photo by Vinde Wells

things in their collection are a dice-shaped green car shifter knob and a fancy birdhouse.

“Who has a birdhouse that looks like a French chalet?”

Herman asked with a grin.

Although they try to respect the original use as much as

possible, some items are ideal to be repurposed.

For example, a wooden magazine rack is just the right size to hold record albums.

“Very few people have magazines anymore,” Herman said.

He said his grandparents and parents loved and collected antiques, which piqued his interest.

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Skokie man keeps father’s story alive

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Going back centuries, there is a Jewish tradition of preserving history from one generation to the next.

That is what Steve Koek is attempting to do as the son of a Holocaust survivor.

In conjunction with National Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, Cindy Belleque of the Mt. Morris Public Library contacted the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie and requested a speaker.

Koek, who also hails from Skokie, spoke at both the Oregon and Mt. Morris libraries on Jan. 23.

The talk he gave was titled “Hidden Child: The Story of Joseph Koek”.

It was the same story his father, Joseph Koek, had told numerous times, recounting the harrowing days as a youth when he and his two sisters hid from the Nazi soldiers in their homeland of The Netherlands.

A month before he was to share this tale with the United Nations, Joseph Koek died in

1985 at the age of 85.

Since then, his son Steve is keeping the story alive. And, a remarkable one it is, as 75 people listened to it at the two libraries.

Joseph, or Joop as he called then, was 12 years old when the Nazis invaded The Netherlands and began rounding up Jews.

Being well-connected, Joop’s parents made arrangements with the Underground and Resistance Fighters for Joop and his two sisters to go into hiding.

Sadly, Joop wasn’t even able to say goodbye to his mother or father, a memory that would haunt him later in life.

Nor, would he ever see them again, as they were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp and were among the one million who died there.

In 1940, there were 140,000 Jews in The Netherlands. The odds were against Joop and his sisters surviving, as only 40,000 Jews remained after the war ended.

At first, the three kids were hid in the upstairs in a house of a sympathizer, afraid to even look out the window for fear of

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The trial of an Oregon man charged in a fatal boating crash in 2016 won’t start on Feb. 14 as previously planned.

Special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, filed a motion Jan. 29 to continue the case and delay setting a trial date until he gets a report from a defense expert in the felony case against Marc Mongan, 47.

Mongan has been charged with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class 2 felony; three counts of reckless homicide, all class 3 felonies; and three counts of reckless conduct, all Class 4 felonies, in the death of Megan Wells, 31, Rockford.

Wells was killed on June 24, 2016 on the Rock River three miles north of Oregon when a johnboat Mongan was operating struck her as it went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard.

Neal told Judge John Redington on Tuesday that he filed the motion in response to a yet-to-be-received report from a defense expert.

“There are discovery issues outstanding,” Neal told Redington. “Because of those I just don’t see how the people

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being spotted.

Then Joop was separated from his sisters and sent to a working farm.

Luckily, he broke his leg there and ended up in a hospital.

That saved him from being shot, as shortly afterwards the Nazis rounded up all escapees, sympathizers, and Jews from that area and brutally murdered them.

“The resistance fighters (underground) were heroes to Joop and his sisters,” Steve Koek said. “They risked their

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lives to save them. The kids were constantly being shuffled from family to family.”

Koek asked the audience to imagine what it would it would be like not to be able to say goodbye to your parents and be taken away by a total stranger.

It was daunting for the three Koek children, but survival took precedence over the nurturing support of a parent.

Koek also related a close call the sisters had.

They were in a public

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Steve Koek, from the Holocaust Museum, Skokie, speaks about the life experiences of his father, Joseph, as a child hiding from the Nazis in the 1940s. Here, his slideshow stops on a photo of he and his father. Photo by Zach Arbogast

would be ready to go forward on Feb. 14.”

Neal’s motion reads: “The expert’s report has not yet been tendered to the People.

Said expert’s report would reasonably be anticipated to inform the People of any specific or affirmative defenses that the defense may present.

The People do not allege that this delay was intentional by the defense and is the result of the scheduling and other issues that go into the preparation of an expert’s opinion.”

Redington granted the motion to continue the case until Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. for a status hearing. “We will talk about a trial date them,” Redington said.

Redington said he met out of court with Neal and Mongan’s attorneys, Dave Tess and Russ Crull, Rochelle, before the hearing to discuss scheduling issues.

Cynthia Koroll, the attorney representing Wells’ parents Robin and Dave Swaziek, said she was not included in that discussion and had a conflict for the Feb. 8 hearing. She asked if she could participate via telephone.

Redington said she could not participate via telephone, but he would call her before a trial date was chosen.

The Ogle County community is invited to celebrate the recovery of 4-year-old Kylia Johnson, who lost her mother and unborn brother in a car crash Dec. 11 that also left her with extensve injuries.

A party with cake and refreshments will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Polo Fire Department, 206 S. Franklin Ave., where her dad, DJ, volunteers.

DJ, 27, and Kylia were injured in the collision, which happened when their car hit a patch of ice on snowy state Route 26 around 3:45 p.m. and slid into the path of an oncoming pickup truck.

Sarah, 26, who was pregnant with their son, Oliver, was in the front passenger seat. The Polo family was nearly home after attending her 35-week check-in with her Sterling obstetrician.

Kylia, who suffered brain injuries and a cracked hip,

was treated at MercyHealth Hospital-Rockton Avenue in Rockford, and will be discharged Thursday from the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. Outpatient therapy is next on the agenda.

“She’s really doing well,” Grandpa Dan Johnson of Milledgeville said.

DJs injuries were less severe; he was treated and released from MercyHealth on Dec. 16.

In addition to a GoFundMe campaign, an account has been established at First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll to help DJ with medical and other expenses.

DJ, whose given name is Daryl Allan Johnson, works at Exelon in Byron and is a military police officer with the Army Reserve.

Sarah grew up in Lanark and graduated from Eastland High School in 2009. She and DJ were high school sweethearts who had just celebrated their seventh anniversary on Dec. 4.

As one can image, this has been a truly painful time for DJ, but “he’s doing pretty well.

I told him I’m really proud of him,” his dad said.

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Pinecrest one of two nursing homes fined for violations

By Kathleen Schultz kschultz@saukvalley.com The Illinois Department of Public Health fined two area nursing homes $25,000 each in the last quarter of 2017 for A-level violations, those that created “a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result, or has resulted.”

According to the IDHP reports released Jan. 24, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, was fined for failure to perform CPR on a woman found unresponsive and presumed dead because they mistakenly thought her status was do not resuscitate.

Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center, 502 N. State St., Franklin Grove, was fined for failing to properly

monitor a new resident known to be at risk of falling out of bed. The resident fell and fractured a recently repaired hip, necessitating another surgery.

The Pinecrest resident, recovering from pneumonia, was admitted to the nursing home on Sept. 11, with orders not to intubate, but to perform CPR should it become necessary.

The woman was found unresponsive around 2:45 a.m.

Sept. 22 by a certified nursing assistant, who notified a male registered nurse.

He checked the resident’s vitals and determined she was dead.

He did not open the resident’s chart, but checked its binder for a heart sticker that would have indicated her orders called for

life-sustaining efforts.

Absent the sticker on the outside of the chart and on the nameplate on her room door, the nurse thought she was DNR. The coroner was called, and he requested an ambulance crew verify the death.

The nurse told paramedics the resident was DNR, then opened her chart and discovered that in fact, she was not.

By that time, CPR was not an option and the resident was pronounced dead.

Staff did not know why stickers indicating the resident’s code status were not affixed according to Pinecrest policy.

The director of nursing told investigators that who placed the stickers varied, and that she now realized the sticker system “gave a false sense of security” regarding code status.

Story of survival kept alive From A1 They were in a public building when the Nazis made an appearance, seeking out Jews.

The two girls hid in a bathroom stall, and the older one feigned helping the younger one pull her underwear up, as a Nazi soldier checked the stalls.

Not recognizing them as Jews, he continued on without apprehending them.

As months became years, it was a dangerous game of cat-

and-mouse between the Koek children and the Nazis, with an inherent fear of being caught.

“What the story of the Holocaust tells us is there are people that hate so much, they are willing to kill,” Koek said.

“The other story is there are others that will risk their life to save yours.”

Before Germany capitulated in 1945 and the Dutch became free, Joop had a host family that loved him and would have been glad to have him stay on as a member of the family.

Instead he ended up moving to Chicago, following in the footsteps of his sister Eva. Children of that era were sponsored by someone from this country.

Joseph Koek, who became a tailor, kept his story secret for many years, until being encouraged by another Holocaust victim to begin sharing it.

Now, it is his son’s Steve’s turn to keep those remembrances from fading from history.

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In an intense situation such as finding a resident without vital signs, she would have looked for the stickers and also would not have opened the chart, she said.

Pinecrest officials and staff members were recognized last August for earning a perfect score in a federal inspection conducted earlier in the year.

A team of surveyors from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regional office in Chicago spent four days in March at Pinecrest to conduct a comparative survey.

The team observed resident care, conducted interviews with residents, family members and staff, and reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal standards of care for nursing homes.

The Franklin Grove Rehab resident, who showed signs of confusion, was admitted July 31 after she fell in her apartment and broke her left hip.

The next day, she fell twice, at 6:25 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., trying to get out of her recliner.

After the second fall, she was given a chair alarm, and policy called for staff to look in on her once every 30 minutes. There was no documentation that they did.

At the request of her daughter, the woman was X-rayed on Aug. 2, revealing the second fracture, at her hip implant, which her orthopedic surgeon said was a direct result of her fall from the recliner.

In both cases, the nursing homes were required to update, tighten and clarify their procedures.

A year earlier, Franklin Grove Rehab was fined $50,000 for a mechanical lift failure and other violations that may have contributed to a resident’s death, but reached an agreement with the state, reducing that fine to $12,500.

Inspectors determined that the facility’s mechanical

lift equipment wasn’t being properly maintained or used, and that incidents involving sling failures weren’t being properly recorded.

The most serious violation occurred June 6, 2016, when a resident who was being transferred from a wheelchair to a bed suffered broken legs when a loop on the sling broke, and she fell to the floor.

The broken bones caused her condition to deteriorate and contributed to her death four days later, her physician said.

Other sling malfunctions involving other residents also were noted in that report, as was staff failure to regularly inspect the slings or report such incidents.

The nursing home disagreed with some of the report’s findings, appealed the citation, and a consent agreement was reached in April, reducing the severity of the violations, and the fine.

Raises approved for village workers

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Mt. Morris village employees will soon have a little more buying power.

Following a closed session Jan. 23, the village board approved raises of 45 cents per hour for the village’s 11 fulltime employees effective May 1 when the new fiscal year begins.

Village president Dan Elsasser said the raises average approximately two percent across the board.

He said the board decided giving a equal amount per hour to all employees was fairer than giving the same percent of increase because that would have resulted in higher paid employees receiving a larger raise.

In other business, the board approved spending $7,500 for a survey of Emily Street from Seminary Avenue to Reynolds Avenue.

The board has been discussing the need for making improvements to the street for sometime.

Trustee Michael Fay said

$42,000 has been budgeted for the improvements, and the money for the survey will come from that.

The survey will determine the cost of replacing water and sewer mains, as well as reconstruction of the street, curbs and gutters, and driveways.

An rough estimate more than a year ago put the total cost of the improvements at more than $1 million for the three blocks.

“We’re doing the survey to get a more definite idea of the cost,” Elsasser said.

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Encore! Mt. Morris is offering art classes this winter.

Join other adults, high school age and above, in February, learning skills in an art form.

All classes will be in Mt. Morris’s Pinecrest Grove Community Center and the

schedule includes: • Calligraphy — begins Saturday, Feb. 3 for high schoolers and adults, begins Saturday, March 10 grades 3-8, Sharon Wallace, instructor; • Beginning Drawing —

begins Saturday, Feb. 10 for high schoolers and adults, Sharon Asp, instructor; Visit EncoreMtMorris.com and click the “Art Classes” link for further details, including the schedule and registration instructions.

DUMC men to serve pancake supper The Disciples United Methodist Men will serve an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage supper on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave., Mt. Morris.

Creamed chicken over biscuits will also be served.

Donations will be accepted with proceeds going to projects of Disciples UMM. For more information, call the church at 815-734-4853.

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The Mt. Morris Times was founded early in 1967 by Earl Blevins and John Drew, co-publishers. It was sold in 1970 to Tri-County Press Publications of Polo, owned by Danny C. Terry. On June 2, 1977, Terry sold the Times and his other publications, the Tri-County Press and Forreston Journal, to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.

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 1800s.

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February Finds is first market of season From A1 which got her interested.

“Old things tell stories about how things used to be,” Herman said.

Brunner agreed. “Some people just prefer things with a history,” she said.

Both like to be part of February Finds because it’s local and because it’s the first show and market of the season.

“If you have a little cabin

fever, it’s a great place to go,” Brunner said. “It’s fun.”

The market is a fund-raising event for the Moose Lodge and the Mt. Morris P.E.O, a philanthropic organization where woman celebrate the advancement of women and help educate women through scholarships, grants, and awards.

Merchandise includes antique furniture, antique tools, primitives, tins, lamps, vintage clothing and jewelry,

tin toys, collectibles, quilts and linens, artwork, stamps, postcards, tin lunch pails, local advertising memorabilia, Depression Glass, pottery, Majolica pottery, Fiesta ware, enamelware.

More than 20 carefully selected dealers have reserved booths.

All displayed antiques, vintage collectibles, and artwork are for sale.

Admittance to this event is $3 per person.

Children 12 and under will

be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking is free, and the building is handicapped accessible.

A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the market, with all proceeds benefitting the Let Freedom Ring festival.

Food and beverages, prepared by the Moose, will be available for purchase.

No food or drinks will be allowed in the designated market area.

Bake sale will help fund LFR fireworks A bake sale to raise funds for the 2018 July 4th Let Freedom Ring fireworks will be held in conjunction with the February Finds Antiques and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. at

the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551 Family Center, 485 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

The fundraising committee is asking for donations of cakes, cookies, candy, snack mixes, pies, breads, and any

other goodies.

The committee will package donations, or those donating may do the packaging, and the committee will price them.

Bring donations to the

Moose Lodge on Friday, Feb. 2 fro noon to 8 p.m.

The bake sale will be held in memory of Linda Burr.

For more information, call Chris Weller at 815-734- Howie Herman, of Mt. Morris, holds an antique light bulb 4669. protector. Photo by Vinde Wells

Mt. Morris Public Library News Story Time Wednesday 11 a.m.

Steve Koek, from the Holocaust Museum, Skokie, speaks at the Mt. Morris Public Library Jan. 23 about the life experiences of his father, Joseph, as a child hiding from the Nazis in the 1940s.

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Senior Center News National Chopstick Day National Chopstick Day is Tuesday, Feb. 6, so practice your chopstick skills (or learn some) at the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

We will be serving stir fry for lunch for $5.

Sign Class Make a reversible “love” and “luck” wooden sign at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on

Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. or Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

This craft is $10 and will be a great addition to your home.

Pizza Party Join us for a pizza party in celebration of National Pizza Day on Friday, Feb. 9.

We will be making homemade pizzas with the help of Vicar Karyn from Trinity

Lutheran Church, and the cost is $5. Fun will be had by all!

Mini Golf is Back Friday, Feb. 9 2-5 p.m.

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

The third annual Mini-Golf Tournament and Fundraiser will be held on Feb. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library.

The cost is $1 per person and $5 per family. There will be free giveaways and trophies for the

winners in our adult and kids categories.

Adulting 101 – Mo’ Money: Making the Most of Your Money Thursday, Feb. 15 6 to 8 p.m.

This class will cover financial basics such as budgeting and saving. Mary Francis, an experienced financial teacher will be presenting.

We will have refreshments available.

Registration is appreciated – call 815-734-4927 or stop by the library to sign up.

Armchair Traveler – South America Sunday, Feb. 25 2 p.m.

Come be an “armchair” traveler as Jon Murray will presents about his trip to South America and the many adventures to be had.

Our adult program is sure to be informative and fun.

Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax 815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org

Tea for You Tea for You on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Mary Ley will be entertaining us with beautiful music as we enjoy some tea, homemade scones, and just being with beautiful you.

This is a free event, but please RSVP to 815-734-6335 so we know how many to plan for.

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Bank Donates Above, Stillman Bank recently presented the Rochelle Rescue Mission with a check for $1,000. This donation will assist the new homeless shelter with its initial operating costs. Accepting the check on behalf of the Rochelle Rescue Mission were Board of Directors Member Dan Sergeant, Executive Director of Mission Bobby Gardner, Board Treasurer Shirley Reif and Board President Michele Glen. Below, Stillman Bank employees present a check for $15,417.99 to Alan Jones, Relationship Manager and Ogle County Director of United Way of Rock River Valley. Over the past 20-plus years, the bank and its employees have contributed nearly $350,000 to United Way. Photos supplied Dean Humphreys, of Polo, center front, celebrated his 98th birthday Jan. 20 with his family.

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Humphreys celebrates 98th Dean Humphreys, of Polo, celebrated his 98th birthday on Jan. 20 with a small gathering of 15 family members.

He was born on Jan.

20, 1920 in Limestone, Tennessee, and married the late Ruth (Hambley).

He has four children, Richard (Carla) Humphreys, Donna Peugh, Doris Smith,

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College News SVCC Several area students were named to the fall president’s and dean’s lists at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.

Zandrea Yingling, Polo, earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average with straight A’s and was named to the president’s list for full-time students.

Those earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and named to the president’s list for part-time students include Payton K. Sipes, Chana; Kaitlyn P. Mateika and Eli A. Metz, both of Forreston; Adam Sutton, Leaf River; Adam A. Davison, Anna M. Head, Evan A. Ruthe and Kirsten A. Tunink, all of Oregon; and Lena T. Baumann, Karl-Heinz W. Drucklieb, Molly G. Duncan, Aric W. McConnell and Lauren Strauss, all of Polo.

Those earning a 3.75 or

better GPA and named to the president’s list for full-time students include Jeffrey L. Berry and Tarah Patterson, both of Oregon; and Frank L. Montoya, Woosung.

Those earning a GPA of 3.53.749 and named to the deans’ list for full-time students include Deana M. Blevins, Mackenzie M. McCammon and Mackenzie L. Skoumal, all of Oregon; Samantha M. Beightol, William C. Hoak, Hannah J. Hobbs, Lance T. Pearson and Alison E. Poole, all of Polo.

Those earning a GPA of 3.5-3.749 and named to the deans’ list for part-time students include Devan R. Joens, Forreston; Ashley L. Anderson, Haley M. Moore, Jennifer R. Shank and Rachel M. Warner, all of Oregon; and Hanna

M. Blumhoff and Patrick M. Quinlan, both of Polo.

Kirsten Hedrick Kirsten Hedrick, of Byron, has been named to the fall term dean’s list at Knox College, Galesburg.

She is a graduate of Byron High School.

Augustana College Several area students have been named to the fall term dean’s list at Augustana College, Rock Island. Those earning academic honors are Ashley Adams, Isabelle Bartscher, Jordan Cone, all of Byron; Allison Bandera and Nathaniel Hall, both of Oregon; Brix Clayton and Justine Gorzny, both of Polo; and Connor Duffy, of Stillman

Emily Homman Emily Homman, of Byron, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights.

Leah Griesbach Leah Griesbach, Davis Junction, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

John “Papa John� Bartelt, of Polo, will celebrate his 85th birthday on Friday, Feb. 9.

John is the father of six children, Ron, Steve, Patty Meyer, and Susan (Kurt) Cavanaugh, all of Polo, Scott (Lynn), of Goshen, Kentucky, and Jeff (Holly), of Stockton. He is the proud grandpa of 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Help him celebrate by sending a card to 302 S. Congress Ave., Polo, IL 61064.

He would love to hear from you.

Upper Iowa University Two area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa.

Those earning academic honors are Alexandra Green, Ogle County Clerk Laura Monroe Center; and Alyssa J. Cook issued the following Behmer, Stillman Valley. marriage licenses.

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Jan. 23 Jamie Jon Grant and Denine Maxine Anderson, both of Mt.

and Ron (Rosa) Humphreys; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

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Jan. 25 Randy Lynn Yearton, Jr. and Angela Grace Ahrens, both of Monroe Center.

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$119 FHN’s Calcium Scoring CT Heart Scan uses 64-slice CT scanner technology to detect calcified plaque in arteries, an indication of potential heart issues. This non-invasive x-ray takes only a few minutes and does not require any physical activity. $119 Standard Walking Treadmill Stress Test helps to determine artery condition and may be right for you if you have risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol, existing or borderline high blood pressure, a history of smoking, diabetes, or family history of heart disease. You must be able to walk for this test.

Call between Thursday, February 1 and Friday, March 2 to schedule tests at the special $119 price; the tests themselves may be performed by Tuesday, July 31.

For more information or to schedule an appointment today, call 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 944 or visit www.fhn.org. During Heart Month, take steps to be sure yours is in good shape!

These tests should not replace consultations with your healthcare provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, we will work with you to determine how to handle your test results when we communicate them to you. Payment (cash, checks, credit card) due at time of service.

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Feb. 1—10 a.m.

Bible Class Sunday, Feb. 4—8 a.m. Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Mite Box Sunday, Installation of Officers; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m.

Confirmation Class Thursday, Feb. 8—10 a.m.

Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time.

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com

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DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 Fellowship 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 8:50 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 Thursday, Feb. 1—1 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study Saturday, Feb. 3—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Feb. 4—8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at http:// www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates

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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext.

5903.

Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

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

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Feb. 1—8 a.m. AA Meeting Sunday, Feb. 4—9 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m.

Confirmation Class Monday, Feb. 5—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo Nursing Home; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club Wednesday, Feb. 7—12 p.m.

Friendship Club; 6:30-8 p.m.

Bible Study on Moses FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m.

January, March, May, July, September, November VAN BROCKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m.

February, April, June, August, October, December

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH FAITH DISCOVERY 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston CHURCH Presbyterian Church in 801 W. Oregon St., Polo America Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pastor Drew Jones 815-946-3588 815-938-3605 9 a.m. Sunday School www.forrestongrovechurch.

10 a.m. Worship Service com Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Sunday School We are an independent non10:30 a.m. Worship Service denominational Christian church.

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Visitors are always welcome.

Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Feb. 1—6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Sunday, Feb. 4—9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642

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FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

celebrated. John Tuttle will give the Communion Comments.

Greeting you will be Aaron, Maria, Jonah, and Benjamin Bolhous.

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

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

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

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

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

February’s Bible Books of the Month are Galatians through II Thessalonians.

and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Rev. Lucy Wynard Sunday, Feb. 4—9:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion, Souper Bowl Ingathering; 12 p.m. Souper Bowl Soup Lunch ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton OREGON UNITED ST. MARY CHURCH 815-738-2205 METHODIST CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Email leafriverbc@gmail.com 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Praise and Worship Pastor Thomas E. Kim Office Phone 815-732-7383 Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery 815-732-2994 Office FAX 815-732-4742 provided) oregonumc@outlook.com Mass Schedule Sunday School 11 a.m.

Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Followed by Fellowship and Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Studies 6 p.m.

All-Age Sunday School Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Saturday, Feb. 3—4 p.m. Agape Third Wednesday of Month at Wednesday—Various Activities Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Pinecrest 3 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Praise Team Worship; Youth Super Reconciliation Sub-Making Lock-In Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED Sunday, Feb. 4—8 a.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network METHODIST CHURCH Education Committee Meeting; 9 Lois Lints 815-703-9699 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River a.m. Worship with Communion; Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Pastor David Poust Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Sunday, Feb. 4—10 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. School; Super Subs Pick-Up Tuesday, Feb. 6—10 a.m. Staff ST. MARY’S Worship Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts Den CATHOLIC CHURCH Meeting; 7 p.m. Finance Meeting 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Wednesday, Feb. 7—6:30 a.m.

Father Joseph P. Naill METHODIST CHURCH 815-946-2535 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

Communion in Chapel; 10 a.m.

Sunday Mass Pastor Chan Ik Choi Naomi-Ruth Circle; 5:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Wednesday Night Alive, WOE Reconciliation Worship Service 9 a.m.

Coordinator Meeting; 7 p.m.

First Sunday of each month Sunday School 10 a.m.

Choir Practice; 7:15 p.m. Church after mass Age Three through Council Religious Education Sixth Grade.

Saturday, Feb. 10—4 p.m.

Youth Program Everyone is Welcome Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study MT. MORRIS CHURCH Agape Praise Team Worship; Youth Super Sub-Making Lock-In 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

OF THE BRETHREN Sunday, Feb. 11—9 a.m.

409 W. Brayton Road Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & ST. PAUL P.O. Box 2055 Sunday School; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Youth Hearts at Crandalls 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Ginny Haney 815-732-2367 Phone: 815-734-4573 PINE CREEK Sunday Activities: Office hours Monday - Friday CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 1—11:30 a.m.

Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Coffee & Fellowship Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4:309:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

7 p.m. Food Pantry Open 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 2—9 a.m. Women’s Wednesday Bible Study 10 Fellowship; Pastor Ginny Off POLO CHURCH a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3—4-7 p.m. LivOF THE BRETHREN Other Activities Include: ing Hope Church, Pastor Ginny Congress Ave. & Webster St. Men’s & Women’s Groups, Off (The church is handicapped Confirmation Class, High School Sunday, Feb. 4—8:15 a.m. accessible) Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. WorPastor Leslie Lake Outreach Ministry with Rockford ship with Communion; 10:30 a.m.

PoloCob@risebroadband.net Rescue Mission & HOPE Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir School 11 a.m. Sunday School For More Information Call the Tuesday, Feb. 6—8:45 a.m. BiChurch Office ble Study; 9 a.m. Food Delivery PRAIRIE DELL for Pantry; Quilting SAUK VALLEY Wednesday, Feb. 7—7-8:30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST p.m. Circle M 4-H Club MeetShannon CHURCH ing; 7:15 p.m. Chimes RehearsPastor Donna Gericke, CLP 416 Prospect St., Dixon al 815-864-2448 John Lewis, Pastor 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 815-677-9199 NORTH GROVE 10 a.m.

Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sabbath School EVANGELICAL CHURCH 11:15 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. Worship Service 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Luncheon after services, Forreston RIVERSTONE weekly Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHRISTIAN CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 609 S. 10th St., Oregon TRINITY EVANGELICAL Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Craig Arnold, Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m.

812-236-1213 308 E. Brayton Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Mt. Morris Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Pastor Josh Ehrler a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop ST. BRIDE’S 815-734-6354 Open at New Life Community EPISCOPAL CHURCH Email: trinitymm@frontier.com Center 1000 Ill. 64 West Website: www.trinitymm.net Oregon Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

OREGON Pastor Barbara Seward Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD 815-732-7211 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. www.saintbrides.org WEST BRANCH CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman Email: saint.bride.church@ OF THE BRETHREN 815-732-6847 gmail.com 4014 West Branch Road Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Services Southeast of Forreston Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Pastor Richard Bright You and your family are and 10 a.m.

815-734-4411 invited to join us for worship on Classes Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School & Worship 10:35 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman’s sermon Adult Bible Study Available series on marriage begins with St. Bride’s follows traditional the message titled “Marriage Anglican-Episcopal church Matters.” practices; is biblically based Communion will be

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First Fridays to be a “barn burner” With the First Fridays Open Stage Music Show nicely settled in its new home at the Mt. Morris Moose Club, the Feb. 2 show is shaping up to be a “barn burner” (figuratively, not literally).

Musicians will draw for time slots at 6:30 p.m. and performances will begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all musicians, even late arrivals, have had their turn on stage.

A jam session will follow until it is time for the traditional closing with Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

The musical styles vary widely including country, bluegrass, folk, blues, light rock, and eclectic blending of multiple genres.

The musicians will be supported by a professional sound system engineered by Kent Enders.

Music fans are encouraged to arrive hungry and thirsty as the Mt. Morris Moose Club is highly regarded for its food and beverage service.

The Feb. 2 event is a start of a new chapter in the 18-year history of First Fridays.

Lecture series set for Byron

Musician and recording artist Harold Harrison entertains First Fridays music fans with a mix of his original compositions and a selection of popular songs from other composers. Photo supplied

Look for winter birds at Nachusa Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host its first birding event this Saturday with a field trip to Nachusa Grasslands to look for wintering birds. The event begins at 8:30 a.m.

During winter months some unusual birds may be seen using the 4,000-acres grasslands that straddles the Ogle and Lee County line, including short-eared owl, rough-legged

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hawk, northern harrier, turkey, pheasant, golden eagle, and northern shrike.

The group may catch a glimpse of one or more of the unusual species along with sightings of some of the more usual wintering species.

The group also has a good chance of being able to view the bison herd at Nachusa Grasslands.

The birding will mostly be done by car, but a couple of opportunities will be available for walking if anyone desires.

No fee will be charged to participate in the field trip and membership is not required.

The event will conclude with a lunch in Oregon.

For more information call Laura at 815-541-8958 or lauradufford@gmail.com.

The Byron Forest Preserve District’s popular five week Winter Lecture Series will begin on Sunday afternoons starting Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the national award winning Jarrett Prairie Center Museum.

This year’s free Winter Lecture Series are cosponsored by Excelon and the Byron Forest Preserve District.

There is no advance registration required for these hour long programs.

Contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200 for more information or visit their website at wwwbyronforestpreserve.com.

Feb. 11: Coal Swamps, Coral Reefs and Continental Glaciers: A Look at PrairieState Geology Raymond Wiggers, author of the popular earthscience guidebook Geology Underfoot in Illinois, will present an illustrated lecture incorporating a diverse selection of outstanding scenic locales and geologic sites in

Above, Blanding’s Turtles will be the topic of discussion on Feb. 25 at the Byron Forest Preserve’s Winter Lecture Series. At left, prehistoric dogs in Illinois will be the topic Feb. 18. Photos supplied

much more detailed picture on the prehistory of “man’s best friend.”

Dogs represent the oldest domesticated animals in the world dating back some 30,000 years.

The role and treatment of dogs among Native American groups in North America, however, has varied considerably over time.

Recent archaeological investigations in Illinois have resulted in the recovery of thousands of animal remains, Turn to A7

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This presentation will cover all major sections of the state. The talk will feature remarkably compelling images and scenic vistas of a state most unjustly regarded as a flat and boring place.

Feb: 18: The Archaeology of Man’s Best Friend: Recent Studies of Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois Zooarchaeologist Steven Kuehn will discuss his recent archaeological work and how this information is providing a

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Adult Acting Classes offered at RRC New to Rock River Center are Adult Acting Classes and the instructor is Sherry Piros.

This class is scheduled to meet Feb. 8 and 15, from 1 – 2 p.m.

Learn stage terms, vocal and physical expression, theater games, and improvisation.

There will be a lot of class participation; everyone will be involved in games and activities.

Nothing is required except a curiosity about theater and a willingness to get up in front of

a small group.

No experience necessary.

No memorization required. No costumes, makeup, or props.

Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to sign up.

Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class Feb. 20 Make a resolution for 2018 to

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Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age.

Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit!

The University of Illinois Extension will be at Rock River Center offering monthly Wits Fitness Brain Exercises Classes on the third Tuesday of every month.

Join Extension Educator Karla Belzer as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise

the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.

The monthly class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock River Center. Class dates are: Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20.

There will not be a class in September. The March 20 class will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Each monthly class is free and open to the public! Registration is not required, but appreciated.

To register call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Participants are welcome to join the class at any time.

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Friends. Great Time. Teams of Cooks serving their favorite dishes and again, a Junior Chef’s division! For more information, call 815-732-3252.

Circa 21 Friday, April 6; Rise Up O’ Men Rise Up O Men is a brand new musical featuring the men of the church and your favorite church basement ladies who serve them.

As these hard-working farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits of solder vs weld, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the kitchen. But that’s what happens when you let roosters in the hen house.

The cost of this trip is $80 for members and $85 for nonmembers.

The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, March 9.

Please call the Center at 815732-3252 or toll free 1-800541-5479 for more information.

Cabin Fever Garage Sale February 16, 5-7 p.m.

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Engelkes gets IAPD Rising Star Award

Day of Dabbling for 4-H Feb. 24

Dan Engelkes, a Commissioner of the Oregon Park District, received the 2018 Rising Star Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

The award recognizes exemplary performance in duties and responsibilities as a board member, active involvement in the community and a positive impact and dedication to the field of parks and recreation.

Engelkes was first appointed to the Board of Commissioners in 2012 and elected in 2013.

Long before his tenure as a commissioner, he was actively involved with the park district as a participant and youth athletic coach, Oregon basketball programs, KB Tough Run and much more.

In receiving the award, Engelkes was honored for exemplifying the qualities necessary in a productive and successful park commissioner and has been at the forefront of formulating and approving policies for the operation, control, improvement and planning of the park and recreation facilities and activities within the district. “The Oregon Park District is fortunate

Ogle County is holding its annual 4-H Day of Dabbling on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, in Oregon.

Would your child enjoy the following? Spy School, Making a Bird Feeder, UpCycle Bracelets, Lava Lamps, Erupting Paper-Mache Volcanos?

If so, call now to secure your spot, space will fill quick, 815732-2191, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

Day of Dabbling is open to all youth, ages 5-15 years old.

You do not have to be in 4-H to come have fun and bring home fantastic crafts and new educational information.

Participants may select up to three workshops to fill each time slot, 9 – 9:50 a.m., 10 – 10:50 a.m., and 11 – 11:50 a.m.

Pre-registration of all classes is required by Feb. 16.

Thank you to our adult and youth volunteers who are teaching all the classes for 4-H Day of Dabbling!

A general registration fee of $9 per 4-H’er or $15 per non4-H’er is collected at the door on Feb. 24.

Some classes do, however, require additional fees and for you to bring additional supplies.

Complete class descriptions and registration materials are available at Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines

Oregon Park District Commissioner Dan Engelkes (center) is presented his Rising Star award as he poses with Peter Murphy, CEO of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (left) and Tom Barz, Chairman of Board of the IAPD. Photo supplied

to have dedicated park commissioners who serve in a volunteer capacity,� said Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk. “Dan has an impressive history with the Oregon Park District, and his

willingness to become involved at the local and regional level is a testament to his dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens through parks and recreation.�

“Zombie camp� will be offered on Feb. 19 The Oregon Park District and NIU Lorado Taft Campus staff is offering a great program for 5th-8th graders this February while school is out for President’s Day. Zombie Survival Camp will take place on Monday, Feb. 19 which is a no school day for Oregon School District families.

This special one-day adventure camp features a

wide-variety of activities.

Most activities will be outdoor but indoor facilities are available depending on weather conditions.

Participants will play games, go through different educational activities including nature, outdoor skills and pioneering all wrapped around the fun concept of zombie survival.

The camp will run from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Taft Campus, just

North at Lowden State Park in Oregon.

The camp will also explore unique outdoor hobbies such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to help survive in the wild.

There will be a giant zombie vs. humans’ game to conclude the day to test the participants newly acquired skills. Included in your registration, Taft will provide a scrumptious, hot,

homemade lunch to each participant of grilled cheese, tomato soup and a beverage.

Registration for this program is just $17 per resident and $20 per non-resident.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb.14.

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Montavon leads Oregon with 28 in win over RC

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Senior Night at Oregon’s girls basketball game had a little bit of everything.

An assistant coach who is retiring after 38 years was honored, a large number of seniors were also feted, including one who would go on to have a career-high 28 points, and the largest crowd of the year was on hand at the Blackhawk Center.

“It was great to see that many seniors lined up and also great to see all the alumni and friends here for coach (Rich) Fritz,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said.

There was even a ball game that was played. Oregon won its second consecutive BNC contest with a 61-47 win over Rockford Christian on Saturday.

In a strange twist to Senior Night, the Rockford Christian team didn’t not have any seniors. Using virtually all freshmen and sophomores, the Royals Lions managed to take a 14-13 first quarter lead on Madison Smith’s buzzer beater score.

“That always seem to happen on Senior Night. We get a

little zealous,” Eckardt said.

“After that, we were always in control.”

The Hawks took the lead for good, 17-16, on a Jessica Hunt basket. Bailey Montavon added another score and then Hunt and Meredith Gelander hit 3-pointers for a 24-16 advantage.

“We’ve had the lead in five conference games,” RC coach Terrence Gulley said. “Then, we have that one bad quarter.

That comes with youth. I’m envious of Oregon for having eight seniors.”

Coming out after halftime with a 30-21 lead, Oregon missed its first five shots, but rebounded each miss and Montavon finally scored much to the chagrin of Gulley, who kept on yelling for his team to rebound.

“We were worried about stopping No. 10 (Addie Kitzmiller), but those were 28 sneaky points by No. 20 (Montavon),” Gulley said.

Montavon dominated play under the basket with 20 second-half points before being replaced by her younger sister Lauren.

“I didn’t even know I was anywhere close to that,” Montavon said. “It was an amazing night for coach Fritz

and the seniors.”

RC sophomore Noelle Lavery (17 points), daughter of former Rockford Lightning head coach Bill Lavery, nearly matched Montavon in the third quarter with 10 points.

“She had been out for four weeks with a dislocated kneecap,” said Gulley, back for another tenure as RC head coach after doing it from 20062010. “It sure helps having her dad as an assistant for us. We’re starting to get the program built back up.”

Midway through the fourth quarter, the Royal Lions (09, 3-13) did pull within 52-43 on a Smith 3-pointer after five straight turnovers by Oregon.

Six quick points by Montavon ended any hopes RC had of getting back in the game.

“Every game she impresses me more,” Eckardt said. “The tenacity she has for rebounding - I’ve never seen before. What a way to go out on her last game at home.”

Hunt added 14 points and Gelander had six. Another senior, Lani Morris, added two baskets. Other seniors honored were Gylian Finch, Sarah Wolber, and Rebecca Oregon’s Bailey Montavon puts up a shot as a Rockford Christian player defends during Saturday action at the Blackhawk Center. Montavon scored 28 points in Oregon’s win.

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Austin Strite finishes 34th at state bowling tournament ​ y Andy Colbert B acolbert@oglecountynews.com For three weeks of the IHSA state series in bowling, it’s been one escape after another for Oregon’s Austin Strite.

After surviving the regional and sectional as the last qualifier, Strite managed to make it through Friday round at the state meet in O’Fallon by nearly the same close margin.

“After we were done, I thought I was finished,” said Strite, who could see other scores on-line. “Somehow, I made it through. It was nervewracking.”

Strite bowled games of 208-190196-216-195-174 for a 1,179 on Friday.

That was the 66th best series, but two Austin Strite competed in the state spots above the cutline for individuals bowling tournament in O’Fallon. moving onto Saturday’s competition.

Photo by Earleen Hinton “The scores on Friday were

misleading,” Oregon coach Eric Carlson said. “Hononegah was in first and would have only been in second place two years ago. The next team behind Hononegah would have been 16th place instead of second.”

On Saturday, Strite started strong with games of 201-232-210 for a 643.

That moved him from 66th to 34th.

His afternoon rounds weren’t as satisfactory, as he went 155-176-164 (495) to claim 54th overall with 2,317.

Still, it was the third highest finish ever for a Hawk bowler.

“By games 4,5 and 6, you could tell he was tired from the weekend,” Carlson said. “The unique thing about state is 12 games in two days, something you never come across the rest of the year. Throw in a long drive to St. Louis and it makes for a grueling 72 hours.”

Strite also had the misfortune of finishing his rounds at the toughest lanes.

“It was a weird transition,” Carlson said.”He made good shots, but the bowl wouldn’t respond. At the time, he had good carry.”

The lanes at O’Fallon are the hardest to score on than any that Oregon sees all year.

The IHSA works with Kegel to put a modified sport pattern on the lanes.

That extra oil creates much more difficult conditions.

“Being at state for the first time, Austin did a great job,” Carlson said.

“He’s been up and down this year, but is really progressing.”

Carlson felt Strite was at a disadvantage competing as an individual, than as part of a team.

“Without a team, you’re on

your own,” Carlson said. “There is something about having teammates there to pump you up. Another thing about taking a full team is having more fans there too.”

Strite was excited to advance from a field of 115 bowlers on Friday to the next day with only 65.

“It was awesome and intense at the same time,” Strite said. “I didn’t have much to get mad about. I only missed a couple spares and all six games on Friday were consistent. It was definitely tougher lanes with a lot more oil.”

Hononegah, with a score of 12,611, gave the NIC-10 its fourth state title in five years. In second was Freeport with a 12,191.

Hononegah also had the individual champ, as Nick Sommer (2,715) had a strike on his last ball to beat Alex Acosta of Bolingbrook by two pins.

Rock Falls proves to be too much for the Hawks

By Brian Weidman bweidman@saukvalley.com Oregon scored the first point of Friday’s boys basketball game against Rock Falls.

After that, the party was over for the Hawks.

The Rockets scored the next 21 points on their way to an 85-40 win at the Blackhawk Center. All 11 Rock Falls players that saw action scored at least one basket, and head coach Brad Bickett was able to substitute liberally for the bulk of the contest.

“It was definitely nice having our bench come in, and they get experience for later games,” said senior forward Austin Meiners, who paced a balanced attack with 21 points. “When they get called in, then they can step up.”

The Rockets (16-5, 5-0 Big Northern) caused the Hawks (5-17, 0-6) fits all night with a three-quarter court trapping defense. Oregon had 32 turnovers, and 20 of those came on Rock Falls steals.

“We turned it over in the halfcourt set and the full-court set,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “When you turn the ball over 32 times against Rock Falls, that’s a lot of points to give them.”

Oregon’s Jared Pottorff (left) looks to pass the ball as Rock Falls’ Nathaniel Wiles defends. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

Meiners and Cade Nailor each had five steals for the Rockets, and Dylan Leaf added three.

Bickett had many things to smile about, and the defensive effort put forth by his team was chief among them.

Oregon didn’t score its first basket until 22 seconds remained in the first quarter.

The only hint of trouble for his club came when Oregon sophomore Trey Woolsey hit back-to-back 3s midway through the second quarter to slice the Rock Falls lead to 29-9, but order was quickly

restored.

Oregon began the second half on a 5-0 run to get to within 37-19, but Rock Falls came back with a 13-3 run of its own to seize a 50-22 lead with 3 minutes left in the third quarter.

The Rockets’ biggest lead was 48 points (81-33) with 3 minutes to go after a layup from Scott Spears. Nailor and Spears each had 11 points for Rock Falls, while Keyon Wolber finished with eight points and a team-high eight rebounds.

Woolsey led Oregon with Oregon’s Dalton Hermes (center) shoots while Rock Falls’ Cade Nailor (left) and Keyton 11 points, and Dalton Hermes Wolber defend during Friday night’s game at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Photo by added eight.

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By Randy Holland The Hawk wrestlers limped into the last week of the regular season with team members missing due to injury, illness, and other issues.

In a makeup meet with North Boone on Jan. 23, forfeits at 132 and heavyweight were the only blemishes in a 66-12 rout, all matches on the mat decided

by Oregon pins.

The meet lasted just 19 minutes from the start of the National Anthem to the end of the last match.

It took a little more time in Byron on Jan. 25. The absences really showed as the Hawks had to come from behind to defeat Polo 40-33, the meet not decided until the final match.

Against the Tigers in the nightcap, Oregon ran the cycle, winning by a pin, a technical fall, a major decision, and a

regular decision, but they were the only wins.

The Hawks lost five by pins and five by forfeits to lose the season’s last dual 60-18. Both teams had anticipated this meet, thinking it would be a good one, but the Hawks just did not have enough bodies to make it interesting.

Oregon finishes with a 15-10 record.

Oregon started with forfeits to Andrew Herbst and Riley Benton at 106 and 113 against North Boone, and Garrett Moser, Zachary Crandall, and Adam Glendenning picked up forfeits later in the meet.

120 was a double forfeit.

Donghyun Kwon got things rolling for the Hawks at 126, scoring backpoints with a cradle before he pinned with a power half in 42 seconds.

At 138, Chase Clark had backpoints twice with the ball

and chain before he reversed to the back with a half nelson and pinned at 2:33.

Austin Ebert drove his opponent down in a half nelson in 13 seconds. In the 152 pound match, Chris Alaniz led 14-3 after the first and added a half nelson over the front for three more points before he hit a hip toss and pinned at 2:56.

At 195, Jacob Davis countered for a takedown and worked a half into a power half in 44 seconds. The same pinning combination worked midway through the second period for Jeff Gracyalny at 220, leading 8-2 at the time of the fall.

The Polo meet started at 152 with a tough Hawk loss. Ebert recovered from a lost two point cradle in the second and was tied at five when his shot was countered with 17 seconds left and he lost 7-5.

Oregon plays Monday at regional From B1 Assistant Hawk coach Rich Fritz, who started coaching basketball at Stillman Valley in 1980, was recognized for 16 years of service to Oregon. He led Stillman to back-to-back state finals (1993-95) and has over 450 career wins.

“I’m numb right now,” said an emotional Fritz. “The last couple weeks I’ve been reminiscing about all the good people I’ve had the opportunity to be around as a basketball coach. Now, I can enjoy my (6-month old) grand-daughter.”

While at Oregon, Fritz was content to be an assistant to several head coaches. He will be missed by Eckardt.

“He’s been here so long,” Eckardt said. “To come in as a new coach and have him as a mentor was special. He was so passionate about the players and the game itself. The sport

Oregon’s Lani Morris grabs a loose ball during Saturday action at the Blackhawk Center. Photo by Earleen Hinton

will miss him.”

The Hawks (3-6 in conference and 11-15 overall) close out conference play with a game at Stillman Valley on Friday.

The following Monday they

begin play as a No. 6 subsectional seed against South Beloit in the Winnebago regional.

The winner faces Byron on Feb. 6, with the finals on Feb. 8.

The teams traded forfeits the next two matches, Moser getting the win at 170.

Glendenning was in control with a takedown to the back in the first period and two turns with the power half to take a101 first period lead. But he lost a rolling takedown at the start of the second and was pinned in a half nelson at 2:37.

Oregon trailed 156. Gracyalny made up six points in the 195 pound match, running the chicken wing twice, the second time for a fall at 2:46. Davis took a forfeit at 220, but Oregon had to forfeit 285, keeping the three point Marcos advantage.

The Hawks took the lead for the first time with forfeits to Herbst and Benton. 120 was a double forfeit.

At 126, Kwon got tossed in a half nelson and was pinned at 1:12, and Polo took the lead Above, Oregon’s Austin Ebert fights for position against Polo’s again with a forfeit at 132.

Lane Lindquist in a 152 pound match at Byron’s triangular.

Oregon regained the lead Below, Chase Clark wrestles. Photo by Zach Arbogast with a major decision win by Clark at 138. He had a tilt in the first period and reversed with the switch in the second and third, just missing the back on the second.

The one point lead turned into seven when Alaniz hit a throwby and put on a half nelson at 1:05 to secure the team win.

Oregon started off in a big hole against the Tigers with forfeits at 160 and 170, three straight lost pins, and another forfeit at 285.

Glendenning was the victim Andrew from there, including sets of backpoints and added a of the first pin, fighting off a a three point turk and a stalling high crotch to the back to take a tilt before he was turned with a point in the third making the 17-0 technical fall at 3:17. half nelson at 1:18 by seventh eight point margin.

Alaniz came from behind ranked Jonah Pearson.

At 113, Benton hit a hip toss with a throw for a takedown Gracyalny went down next, into a headlock at the opening in the second and fought off trailing 4-1 when he was whistle and kept the hold until a body lock for a five point stacked at 2:15. Davis went he finally pinned at 1:42. takedown in the third to win over in a scrape in 52 seconds. Oregon forfeited 120 and 132 10-3.

Down 36-0. sandwiched around a lost pin Herbst got the Hawks on by Kwon, turned with a chicken The meet ended with Ebert the board with a 10-2 major wing at 1:38. getting countered on a nice shot decision at 106. He lost the With the ball and chain and taken over the front in a half first takedown, but it was all working, Clark scored three nelson at 2:47.

Sports Column Leadership to be applauded at Polo High School

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com If I had a son playing football at Polo, I would be extremely comfortable with the adult leadership at the high school.

In chatting with coach Jeff Bumstead, athletic director Ted Alston and principal Andy Faivre, it is obvious there is a high level of concern for the welfare of each member of the team.

The trio did a yeoman’s share of work in researching the issue of changing from 11man to 8-man football.

This wasn’t a rash decision based on W/L records, personal whims, public stigma or taking

the easy way out.

Ultimately, they wanted to provide the best possible experience for any young man currently in the program and anyone else considering playing football at Polo.

When you hear all the negativity associated with coaches and administrators at Michigan State, it is refreshing to see genuine humanity at work in Polo.

Former Oregon football coach Ken Scott lives near me and happened to ask if I noticed the earth shaking the same day Polo decided to go to 8-man.

I thought he was serious about a minor tremor in our area, but what it really was, he said, was Dwight Sellers rolling over in his grave.

After basketball is over, I plan to canvas athletic directors from throughout the NUIC to see if any of them are considering joining Polo

in 2019 in 8-man ball, and not just the smaller schools either.

Co-ops like Pec-Durand or EPC could fold and each school go it alone with 8-man.

Basketball Updates The Oregon basketball program took a big loss with Rich Fritz announcing his retirement as an assistant coach. With all his knowledge and experience, Fritz was been a quiet influence on various head coaches he has worked with at Oregon.

Another plug needs to go to Hawk trainer John Cain.

After the Oregon girls game on Saturday night, Cain looked very worn out.

When I found out he had been on duty non-stop since 7:30 a.m. for a wrestling tourney, I understand why.

The girls basketball team caught a break by being assigned to the Winnebago regional instead of Riverdale.

No. 1 Elgin Harvest Christian could not go to Winnebago since ‘Bago was the No. 2 seed.

Geographically, Oregon should have had to go to Riverdale, instead of Elgin making the 250-mile round trip, but in recent years the IHSA has tried to keep the top seeds away from each other.

If No. 6 seed Oregon can avoid turnovers, they are capable of playing with both ‘Bago and No. 3 Byron at the regional.

The Forreston girls, seeded third in the sub-sectional, appear headed for regional title game with No. 2 Freeport Aquin. As expected, Eastland go the No. 1 seed.

Let Parents Decide Once again, Illinois politicians have stuck their nose in something they have no business in and that is a bill to outlaw tackle football for ages

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It reminds me of the time they made fools of themselves by trifling in the affairs of the IHSA. In this case, let parents decide whether or not they want their children to play.

As this column has stated numerous times, our society has become much too safety-conscious and full of unnecessary fear.

If the politicians want to concern themselves with something sports-minded, how about we start saying no to sweetheart stadium deals for minor and major league sports teams and their fat-cat ownership.

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County News Egli is OHS Senior of Distinction for November Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for November is Melinda Egli.

“Melinda has worked hard to be successful at OHS,” said Laurel Olson, OHS English teacher. “Melinda is headed enough to identify her strengths and weaknesses and proactively self-advocates for her needs. As a senior, she is in all regular education classes, working as a TA at OES, participating on the cheer squad, and maintaining a job outside of OHS. “Clearly, Melinda is a senior force to be reckoned with at OHS,” Olson said.

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Wall of Faces collects photos of servicemen killed in Vietnam

Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for November, Melinda Egli (center) receives an achievement award from Stillman Bank’s Pat Donahue and Liz Johnson. Egli also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon. Photo supplied

any Senior who displays qualities and talents we wish every student possessed and/

or who have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund recently announced a major milestone to start 2018.

Through its Wall of Faces effort to collect a photo for every one of the 58,318 names on The Wall, fewer than 4,000 are now needed to complete the project.

The 4,000th photo submitted to VVMF was of Sp 4. Kurt E. Ward of Dayton, Ohio. The 3,999th photo was of Pfc. Charles E. Melott of Rodgers, Ohio.

Both served in the U.S. Army and both pictures were submitted by Susan Hobensack.

Because of the effort by volunteers working on behalf of VVMF all across the country, more than 54,000 photos of

service members who sacrificed all in Vietnam have been found and posted to the Wall of Faces.

“We were ecstatic to receive photos today that pushed us past this milestone. Putting a face to each name helps people understand the true cost of war, to drive home the fact that every name on The Wall represents a real person with a life cut short,” said Jim Knotts president and CEO of the VVMF, the nonprofit organization that founded The Wall.

“Each photo represents a family and friends forever changed. The Wall of Faces also allows family members, friends and comrades to leave remembrances and stay connected to those they lost.

“Reaching this milestone

would not be possible without dedicated volunteers across the country who have been looking for the photos,” Knotts said. “They are researching to contact families, going through high school yearbooks, and even viewing obituary notices on newspaper microfiche.”

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982 with a promise to never forget the service members who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War. The Wall of Faces effort to collect a photo of each service member on The Wall began in 2009. There are 26 states and territories who have found every photo for their state’s fallen. Illinois is not one of them.

Seven Oregon High School students are named Illinois State Scholars Seven Oregon High School students were recently named Illinois State Scholars.

Students earning the distinction were: Kaylee Benton, Kyle Cermak, Halley

Holm, Clayton Metheny, Alyssa Theissen, Valeria ViteriPucker, and Jordan Wilkins.

Five of the students were recognized during the Jan. 26 basketball home game.

The award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which is recognizing 20,000 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars.

Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and six semester class rank.

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

Jan. 24 Geoffrey Connell, 65, Stillman Valley, was arrested for criminal trespass to property. Connell was held in lieu of bond at the jail.

San Martin Trejo, (age not listed), Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop for speeding on 1-39, at mile marker 104. Trejo was also cited for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Kevin Cooper, 25, Beardstown, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of a Turn to B5

Basketball Helpers Basketball players from Oregon, Polo, and Dixon helped at the Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition in Dixon on Saturday. Above, Oregon High School’s Meredith Gelander hands a basketball to a participant.

At right, OHS players Ashyln Kitzmiller, Ella Martin, Jadyn Bothe, Lauren Montavon, Holly Handschuch and Lily Gillingham react as a Special Olympian makes a basket.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

Public Voice Money speaks louder than votes Dear Editor, Here in the Heartland very few conservative Republicans discuss their political views.

When they do, they nearly always bring up the problem of ablebodied “freeloaders” lining up for government handouts.

I share some of their concern, but wonder if conservative policies haven’t made “freeloaders” out of the very wealthy.

The political power of the dollar has grown immensely since the expansion of conservative economic policies in Reagan’s time 30 to 40 years ago.

Growth in lobbying, campaign costs, and super-packs are some of the

ways in which money speaks louder than our votes.

Billionaire Warren Buffet says that “trickle-down” economics has actually become an upward surge (Time Magazine).

The 400 richest individuals have increased their wealth 29 fold since 1982, and 0.1 percent of U.S. citizens now own as much as the entire bottom 90 percent (Market Watch).

Among the 34 affluent OECD member nations, the U.S. ranks fourth in unequal distribution of wealth.

Some religious conservatives have forgotten that Christ ministered to minorities and to the poor, rebuking their oppressors.

A 2011 study of the Fortune 500 companies found that 30 of them, including Exxon-Mobil, GE, and Verizon, paid no taxes; and 280

companies paid an average of 11 percent.

Big corporations are doing very well. They have moved their operations to countries where labor is cheap and taxes are low, all the while strongly discouraging U.S. workers from organizing.

They despise “big government” because it might regulate their activities and require them to share their profits more equitably.

Ryan and the Republicans would privatize Social Security and decrease Medicare benefits, even though these senior programs have barely kept pace with medical costs.

In 2015, Global Age Watch rated the U.S. 29th in economic security for the elderly.

After a campaign that promised a better life for the lower and middle

classes, Trump has fallen in line with the conservative agenda.

Yes, the stock market has done very well; but remember, the wealthiest 10 percent own nearly 90 percent of stocks (World Wealth & Income Database).

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranks the U.S. 22nd in democratic principles among the nations of the world.

We have slipped from a Full Democracy to a Flawed Democracy (EIU designations) in a persistent downward trend.

Monied interests have taken over our democracy, successfully drowning out the voice of the people; and they will do everything in their power to remain in control.

Delmar Lohr Forreston

Blood drive was successful Dear Editor, The Oregon Park District recently sponsored a blood drive through the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Friday, Jan. 12.

We had 27 individuals that signed up to give blood and a total of 23 units were collected. This is 69 lives saved!

Thank to the community for supporting the blood drives.

The next blood drive is scheduled for Friday, May 11 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars and we hope to see everyone in May. Jena Wehmhoefer Aquatics Coordinator Oregon Park District

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

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

Jan. 19 John P. Byerley and Carla J. Byerley, warranty deed to Logan R. Murphy and Michelle M. Murphy, 103 W. First St., Mt. Morris, $95,000.

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and Rochelle Property Management Agency, quit claim to Dianne R. Jenner and Marvin D. Jenner, 235 Ave. G, Rochelle.

Dianne R. Jenner, quit claim to Dianne R. Jenner and Marvin D. Jenner, 85 N. 10th St., Rochelle.

Ogle County Sheriff and David D. Weegens, Sheriff’s deed to Dean Heslop, 115 Meadow Court, Forreston, $58,030.

G & W Land Co Inc., warranty deed to Robert P. Gardner, Russell Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $16,000.

G & W Land Co Inc., warranty deed to Andrew S. Nelson and Wendy L. Nelson, Russell Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $16,000.

Jan. 22 Steve L. Dodson, warranty deed to Steven W. Dodson, 103 N. Oak Ave., Pine Rock Township, $55,000.

New Leaf Homes LLC, warranty deed to Windred H. Robisch and Lila Diane Robisch, 943 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $174,605.

Karen Ludwig, warranty deed to Gary G. Groenewold,

West Town Line Road, Mt. Morris Township, $350,000.

Matthew A. Miller, quit claim to Matthew A. Miller and Erica R. Miller, 7224 N. Conger Rd., Byron Township.

Jan. 23 Areli P. Villa and Maria L. Villa, warranty deed to Juan C. Garcia, 727 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction, $152,000.

Creekside Land Holdings LLC, warranty deed to Gensler Family LLC, South Queens Road, Flagg Township, $1,520,000.

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Jan. 24 Ronald Bargren, quit claim to Matthew R. Bargren, 12363 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Keith B. Dorty, Sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 16747 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township.

Andrew J. Thorpe, quit claim to Jennifer L. Behm, 1183 Westview Drive, Rochelle.

Spencer L. Hayden and

Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Juan M. Montemayor and Mercedes C. Montemayor, 1091 Page Way, Rochelle, $212,500.

Alyssa Peters, quit claim to Thomas Michael Peters, 800 First Ave., Forreston.

Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Timothy John Cavanaugh and Stacey Elizabeth Cavanaugh, 410 N. Division Ave., Polo, $30,000.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Jan. 19 At 9:35 a.m., police was dispatched to a motorist assist at the intersection of Fourth and Washington and then in the 900 block of W. Washington Street, in the Casey’s parking lot.

The assist/investigation resulted in the arrest of Eric J. Simpson, 34, Oregon, for driving while under the influence of intoxicating compounds.

Simpson was also issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device. Simpson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Jan. 21 Jose M. Sanchez, 26, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:20 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 300 block of Webster Street.

Jacob A. Coleman, 19, Oregon, was issued civil citations at 4:20 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia, and for possession of cannabis not more than 10 grams.

These violations occurred in the 1100 block of South Second Street.

At 7:56 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call

in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Tonya R. Cardott, 40, Mt. Morris, for domestic battery.

Cardott was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Thirty five parking tickets and four verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 15-21.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 15-21 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle..............................9 Citizen Complaints...........5 Animal Complaint............1 Ordinance Violations........1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem....................4 Disturbance / Domestic.....5 Assist EMS / Other Department.............8 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...............3 Lockout Vehicle /Building...........................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line.........................2 Traffic Stops.....................8 Civil Citation – Possession of Cannabis less than 10 grams.............1 Civil Citation – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.......1

County News Sheriff Arrests From B4 controlled substance. Cooper’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a Jan. 25 court appearance.

Shameka Mcnatt, 29, Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Mcnatt posted $646 as bond, was released from jail, and does not have to return for court.

Jan. 25 Michael Iozzo, 50, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence. Iozzo was held in lieu of bond at the jail.

Angela Newman, 50, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Her bond was set at $1,625.96 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance.

Kimberly Young, 52, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

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warrant for battery, a probation violation, and failure to appear. Young’s bonds were set at $3,000 (10%), $1,500 (10%), and $3,749 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance.

for an equipment violation in the 6,000 block of North Illinois 251. Leon Vera was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Driana Oliver, 30, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,208 pending a Jan. 26 court appearance.

Trenton Gaines, 49, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Gaines posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from jail. He is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 16.

J. Douglas Medford, 41, Joliet, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Medford posted $191 as bond, was released, and does not have to appear in court.

Eduardo Vega Jr, 38, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear with a bond of $854.50. Vega’s bond was reduced to $100. He posted bond and was released from jail and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 26.

Jan. 26 Salvador Leon Vera, 37, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop

Lindsey Roberts, 32, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft. Roberts’ bond was set at $1,500 (10%) pending a Jan. 29 court appearance.

Jan. 27 At 1:23 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Eighth Street at 8th Avenue in Rochelle for a registration violation. After a short investigation, Jesus Penaran, 22, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

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

Andrew Smith, 25, Byron, was arrested at 10:09 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North Kishwaukee Road.

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

At 10:34 p.m., deputies responded to the area on Illinois 251 and Illinois 64 for a report of a possible stolen vehicle. Deputies located the stolen vehicle traveling south on 251 and conducted a traffic stop.

After a short investigation, Dylan Pinkston, 23, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, driving without a license, theft, more than $300, criminal trespass to a vehicle, and two counts of possession of a weapon by a felon.

Pinkston was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nathan Smith, 27, Rockford, was arrested for on an outstanding Ogle County

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warrant for failure to appear.

His bond was set at $2,789.77 pending a Jan. 29 court appearance.

Jan. 28 At approximately 1:53 a.m., deputies responded to an address in the 1000 block of West Soli Drive.

After further investigation, Kevin Skoff, 21, Oregon, was arrested for delivery of alcohol to a minor. Skoff was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Also taken into custody was Cherokee Haataja, 20, Dixon, for the illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor.

At 10:02 p.m., deputies along with Rochelle EMS/Fire responded to Brooklyn Road at Flagg Road for a one vehicle accident with injuries.

After an investigation, it was determined that Austin Cupp, 21, Rochelle, disobeyed the traffic control device at the intersection of Brooklyn Road at Flagg Road.

Cupp’s vehicle went through the intersection and collided with the ditch, north of Flagg Road.

Cupp was transported to Rochelle hospital for non life threatening injuries. He was issued citations for several traffic violations.

Jan. 29 Jesse Carter, 23, Ladd, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of West Pines Road.

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

Jan. 30 Jennifer Grable, 43, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Grable was charged with wireless phone use in school zone.

Her bond was set at$1,500 (10%). She is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16.

Robert McAdam, 36, Holcomb, was arrested at 1:41 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of North Junction Road.

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

Obituaries James W. Cratty James Wellington Cratty, 89, Warroad, Minnesota, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

James was born on July 7, 1928 in Mt. Morris to Jay J. Cratty and Olivia (Carney).

After two years of schooling, he served in the U.S. army during the Korean War. There he was awarded the Silver Star in 1951 for his courageous actions.

James worked for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in Oregon, where he retired in 1992.

James had a love of cars which included his 1914 Model T Ford, his 1979 Pontiac Firebird, and his 1967 Buick Skylark.

He had a love of trains and even had a set up in his garage.

He loved to build doll houses

William S. Noonkesser William S. Noonkesser, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 following complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

He was born on Aug. 19, 1937 to Bill and Lois (Samsel) Noonkesser.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1955, University of Northern Iowa in 1962, and Palmer Chiropractic College in 1986.

Over his lifetime, Bill was known as an athlete, carpenter,

and coffee grinders made out of wood.

He had so many hobbies.

You could always find him puttering in the garage working on something.

He enjoyed the company of his five dogs, especially Jigs.

He also was a member of the VFW, American Legion,

Warroad Eagles Club, and the Northland Cruisers.

He is survived by his wife Myrna Cratty, of Warroad; children, James P. Cratty (JC), of Warroad, and Tracy Bolen-Cratty, of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Jamie, Tyler, Nicholas, Tiffany, and Cheyenne; and greatgrandchildren, Jaxson, Carson, Austin, and Olivia.

He was proceeded in death by his parents.

Memorial services were held on Jan. 27 at the Warroad Baptist Church, south of Warroad.

Military honors were provided by the Warroad American Legion and VFW. Per James’ request, attendees at the service were requested to wear their favorite flannel shirt.

teacher, coach, missionary, chiropractor, and an “Alaskan.”

He is survived by his wife, Gayle, to whom he was married for 58 years; sons, Steve (Ida), of Dillingham, Arkansas, Bill (Linda), of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; daughters, Sarah (Scott) Strauss, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Jeanette, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren, William and Nicole, Jessica, Brianna, Josiah, Anastasia, Victoria, Jedidiah, and Serena, and Ben, Daniel and Phoebe

Strauss; brothers, Dan (Kathy) Brainerd, Minnesota, Steve (Jean), Mt. Morris; and sister-in-law, Dianne (Frank) Swingel, Oregon.

In his last years, he looked forward to his weekly chats with his brothers and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

Bill’s favorite Bible verse was Proverbs 27:17-”As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

Memorials may be sent to Voice of Martyrs, Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Mary A. James, 47, Oregon, improper use of designated lane, Jan. 19, 2018 (Oct. 10, 2017) $120.

James L. Neuschwanger, 51, Polo, unsafe equipment/1st & 2nd, Jan. 16, 2018 (Nov. 6, 2017) $120.

Dylan L. Rowe, 21, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Jan. 19, 2018 (Nov,. 16, 2017) $120.

Skylar L. Williams, 22, Polo, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Jan. 17, 2018 (Nov. 30, 2017) $120.

Nathaniel W. Hillers, 22, Mt. Morris, stopping/standing/ parking in a non-business district, Jan. 18, 2018 (Dec. 1, 2017) $120.

Clifford K. Swanson, 50, Byron, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 26, 2018 (Nov. 30, 2017) $120.

Nore L. Hatfield, 53, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 18, 2017 (Dec. 10, 2017) $120.

Stephen M. Wingert, 51, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 16, 2018 (Dec. 19, 2017) $120.

Trevor J. Schultz, 32, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 17, 2018

NOTICE Ogle County – General Primary Announcement is hereby made that the colors of the Official Primary Ballots to be used by the respective political parties at the Ogle County Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, will be as follows: Democratic Party..................Light Gray Ballot Republican Party .................. Dark Gray Ballot Dated this 1st day of February, 2018 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk SM-ST24279-0201

(Dec. 18, 2017) $120.

Isaiah C. Snapp, 17, Chana, disregarding official trafficcontrol device, Jan. 16, 2018 (Dec. 16, 2017) $120.

Colton D. Sullivan, 18, Byron, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 17, 2018 (Dec. 22, 2017) $120.

Connie F. Hermes, 25, Mt. Morris, disregarding official traffic-control device, Jan. 18, 2017 (Dec. 29, 2017) $120.

Todd Pfab Todd Pfab, 53, of Stillman Valley, died on Thursday, Jan.25, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford.

He was born on Aug. 29, 1964 in Rockford, the son of Bob and Nancy (Peters) Pfab.

Todd graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1982.

He attended Kishwaukee Community College for two years.

Todd drove a truck for Sjostrom and Sons in Rockford for 10 years.

He farmed his entire life but after leaving Sjostrom, he dedicated his life to it.

Farming was his true passion

John I. Mershon Sr. John I. “Jack” Mershon, Sr., 82, longtime Oregon resident, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1935 in Franklin Grove, the son of Harold and Ruth (Chaon) Mershon.

He was a 1953 graduate of Steward High School and a U.S. Army veteran.

He married Barbara Bates on April 5, 1958 in Oregon.

Jack was employed in finance and banking, based in Oregon, until retiring in 2001.

He was an active member of Oregon United Methodist Church, serving on many committees, Oregon VFW Post 8739, Oregon Lions Club, and served on the Oregon School Board nine years and Rock River Center Board of Directors for many years.

Jack enjoyed golfing, yard work, family vacations, and reading and was a Green Bay

and calling. If he wasn’t farming, Todd loved being home, spending time with his family.

Todd is survived by his partner of 27 years and mother of his son, Angie Neal, of Stillman Valley; son, Jacob Pfab, of Stillman Valley; mother, Nancy Pfab, of Lindenwood; father, Bob (Doris) Pfab, of Davis Junction; grandmother, Norma Peters, of Rochelle; mother-in-law, Ginny Neal, of Rockford; stepbrothers, Jim (Chris) Rush, of Davis Junction, and Randy (Penny) Rush, of Rockford; sister-in-law, Karla (Kari) Neal, of Denver, Colorado; aunt, Dawn (Tom) Smith, of Rochelle; a niece, Ashley

Agnew, of Rockford; and many close friends.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Pfab; his grandparents, Adolph and Mary Pfab, and Harold Peters; an uncle, Andrew Peters, and father-in-law, Gene Neal.

Per Todd’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Following organ donation, cremation care was provided by Unger-Horner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Stillman Valley Fire Department or the American Heart Association.

Visit www.UngerHorner. com to sign the online guest book.

Packer fan.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Oregon; son, John (Michelle) Mershon Jr., of Forreston; daughters, Deborah (Michael) Gaziano, of Tucson, Arizona, and Dana (Robert) Ryder of Loves Park; grandchildren, John Mershon III, Melissa (Tim) Barnes, Danielle (John) Parli, Michael Mershon, Deanna (James) Robbins, Darcey (Kathryn) Ingram, Madalynn Mershon, Isabella Gaziano, and Meredith Ryder; six greatgrandchildren; brother, James (Donna) Mershon, of Byron;

sister, Marilyn Alderks, of Rochelle; and special family, Roger and Elizabeth Mershon.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Melvin, Walt, Robert and Charles.

Funeral services were held on Jan. 29 at Oregon United Methodist Church with Nancy Crandall as lay officiant.

Arrangements were completed by Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon.

Memorials in Jack’s name may be made to Oregon United Methodist Church. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:00p.m. on Monday, February 12th, 2018 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Ogle County Housing Authority at 200 Washington Street, Suite 100, Oregon, Illinois 61061, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), on February 28, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following: 2016 & 2017 CAPITAL FUND PROJECTS Ogle County Housing Authority Ogle County, Illinois SCOPE OF WORK Proposals are desired for a single General Construction contract which shall include all work related to the following: Oregon Elderly Housing (Howard Johnston Plaza): Replace common area doors; replace roof; replace asphalt parking lots and restripe; replace concrete walks and slabs in poor condition. Alternate for courtyard renovation with shelter.

Oregon (Riverview Terrace): Replace roofs; replace asphalt parking lots and restripe. Alternate to replace concrete walks, stoops and slabs in poor condition; landscaping.

PRE-BID SITE VISIT/ACCESSIBILITY In order to facilitate site examinations, the Architect will be available to accompany bidders starting at 10:00 a.m. (local time), February 15, 2018. The tour will begin at Howard Johnston Plaza, 203 South 3rd Street, Oregon, Illinois.

All principal subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit the site(s) to review the scope of work. Interested parties are to call the office of the Architect (574-288-2052) to confirm attendance.

Ogle County Housing Authority 200 Washington Street, Suite 100 Oregon, IL 61061

Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties 233 North Springfield Avenue Joliet, IL 60435 Northern Illinois Bldg. Contractors Assoc.

1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 202 Rockford, IL 61108 Hispanic American Const. Industry Association 650 West Lake Street, Suite 415 Chicago, IL 60661

Bids must include a bid guarantee made payable to the Housing Authority. Bid guarantees will be returned within 10 days of official bid opening, if requested, except for three selected qualified bidders. The unsuccessful bidders will have their bid guarantee returned after award of contract, if requested. The successful bidder must be fully insured and provide an assurance as required by Instructions to Bidders.

All contractors and subcontractors must be in compliance with: Equal Opportunity Employment, Executive Order 11246 and Davis-Bacon wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and adopted by the Housing. Submission of U.S. Department of Labor payroll forms is required on a weekly basis. Contractors and subcontractors will commit themselves to making a good faith effort to meet the 10% goal of employing minorities and 5% goal of employing women. This publicly funded project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.

Furthermore, the Owner encourages Minority Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Businesses to submit a proposal for this project. To obtain contact information for Illinois MBE businesses, contractors are encouraged to contact: Mr. Marcos Peterson, Deputy Director Business Enterprise Programs Central Management Services 100 West Randolph Chicago, Illinois 60601 Phone: (800) 356-9206 E-Mail: BEP.CMS@illinois.gov

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

HARMON ½ off 1st month's rent with 1 year lease! Large 2 BR Utilities incl. except electric, $500/mo.

Pets OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

OREGON Sm 2BR, stove, rew/d, $460/ frig. mo. 815-742-8471

PROPHETSTOWN Income Based 1BR Housing for ages 50+ in Prophetstown 815-537-5705 Prophet Manor Apartments EHO www.good-sam. com/ prophetmanor

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

HOMES FOR RENT

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DIXON Tax Return Special 4 BR 2 Bath $750/Mo Move in Now 815-535-7871

OREGON 2BR stove, refrig, w/d $630/mo.dep.

Neg. 815-742-8471

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

1-800-646-4399

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For the 1 & 2 bedroom apartment waiting list.

For persons 62 years of age or older, disabled regardless of age. Rent includes all appliances and on-site laundry also includes a chair lift for persons with difficulty climbing stairs. Call today at 877-815-5557. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

ROCK FALLS

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

SM-ST24001-0628

EDUCATION

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NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED? CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Call AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award.

Call 877-698-3610 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere.

No tanks to refill.

No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-209-8952 Struggling with DRUGS or ALCOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

844-897-8772

EMPLOYMENT

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NEW TODAY Grain Elevator Millwright Accepting resumes with agricultural experience with elevators. Weld, repair, fabricate.

Drop off resumes and fill out application with Gunnar at 3201 Science Ridge Rd Sterling IL 61081.

NEW TODAY HERITAGE SQUARE Wanted: 2nd Shift CNA Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

NEW TODAY

20 Acres in Ogle County – Building Site or Farm. $180,000 815-9733023

EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award the contract to the lowest, responsible and most responsive bidder and to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bids received. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the bids without the consent of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority reserves the right to award a contract in the best interest of the Housing Authority.

January 25 & February 1, 2018

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DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes.

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844-359-8922 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-866-582-0773

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Alliance Architecture 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 200 South Bend, IN 46601

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEERS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Bids are desired for total construction of the work as described in the Specifications and Drawings on file and available to contractors starting at 8:00 a.m. on January 31, 2018, at the offices of Alliance Architecture, 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 200, South Bend, Indiana 46601, phone 574-288-2052. Electronic copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Architect at info@alliarch.com. Hard copies may obtained by providing a refundable deposit of sixty ($60.00) for every set of documents. Deposit shall be made payable to the Ogle County Housing Authority and will be refunded if the Project Manual and Drawings are returned in good, reusable condition within twenty-one (21) days after the date of receiving bids.

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on January 12, 2018, 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: KDK9's 1423 E. Flagg Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: January 12, 2018 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk February 1, 8, 15, 2018

PERSONALS

Polo (Scattered Sites): Replace windows.

Each contractor may obtain a maximum of three sets of Contract Documents. No partial sets will be issued. Instructions to Bidders and Plans and Specifications are on file in the Offices of the Architect, the Owner and as follows:

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LEGAL NOTICES

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Local trucking company looking for drivers, Must have a good MVR & hold a CDL. Local only. Serious inquiries only.

Phone 815-6774867 for more info.

OTR rivers needed:

Peterbilt equipment 2 year CDL experience required. Tanker experience preferred but will train.

No hazmat. Home most weekends.

Competitive pay and insurance benefits.

Call 815-376-2792 for application.

8am-5pm weekdays.

OTR Truck Drivers needed for Van or Flatbed, your choice, New Rate Increases 815-631-5650 Part Time Kitchen Assistant needed at Community Kitchen, Inc., in Oregon. Mon-Fri, 4 hours each morning. Must be 21 years of age. Ability to move 50 lbs. Call 815-732-4393 to apply.

EOE

PART TIME SEASONAL TOUR GUIDE Experience speaking in front of large groups,must have excellent customer service skill & the ability to work well with others.

Please email your resume to aclarke@volt.com or call Amanda at Volt Workforce Solutions 563.359.4822

NEW TODAY Semi Truck Drivers needed for local flatbed work Home Nights 815-631-5650

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The Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a part-time instructor for the 20182019 school year to teach Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of college credit and a minimum of 2000 hours of employment in the field of business.

Send letter of application and resume by March 5th to: Jerry Binder; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 Fifth Avenue; Sterling, IL 61081; Phone: (815) 626-5810.

WRVS/WACC is an EOE

CHILD CARE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

AUCTIONS

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Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

AUCTION February 3rd 10am 763 E. Pell Paxton, IL ANTIQUE FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, ADVERTISING, ANTIQUE TOOLS, GLASSWARE, PRIMITIVES, TOYS, CAST IRON, MORE! www.strebeckauctions.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 HEALTH & FITNESS

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WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Freon R12 WANTED: CERTIFIED BUYER will pickup and pay CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans.

(312) 291-9169; www.refrigerantfinders.com

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I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

RECORDS - 33s, 45s & 78s (Rock, Blues & Jazz) Scott 815-847-0382

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney

Charles H. Johnson

1-800-535-5727

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 8 mo. old AKC Yellow Lab for Sale.

Not housebroken.

Needs room to run. $500 comes w/ cage. 815-564-8998

Feb. 18th 3 Daytona 500 Tickets, Turn 4 mid upper $1000/obo level, 815-440-3950

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40 shares of the First State Bank of Shannon- PoloLake Carroll 239-494-1008

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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

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AUTOMOBILES

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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, 128k mi. good work car. $700 as is.

815-631-4532

NEW TODAY Home grown, drug free pork for sale.

815-499-7898 or 815-871-8281

2001 3 quarter ton Suburban 160k mi.

Pewter color. $2,500 815-631-1639

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW TODAY 2010 Toyota AvalXLS, exc. on shape, brand new Michelin Tires, 40k mi., $12,500 815821-5084 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

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2015 Ram 1500 Tradesman regular cab, spray liner, tonneau cover, tow pack, flash electric brake control, 3.6 v6 8 speed Auto, 27k mi., $19,000 815-379-2528 fin. avl. 2 good credit.

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Land Auction- 98.98 surveyed acres

German Shepherd Pups.

Available Jan 26th. Blk/Tan Female (2) $700 both parents on site. Call 815 858 4933 for more information.

LAWN MOWERS

779

LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger.

Low hrs. Like new. $1200 less new price.

815-631-6678

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes.

Ideal class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience.

Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential collection routes.

Applicants must have a good driving record. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 401k. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program.

Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com.

Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.

Located in Section 11, Woosung Township, Ogle County, Illinois. Soil types include Huntsville, Osco and Parkway. No improvements.

Auction will be held at The Auction Shed, 900 S Division Ave (IL 26), Polo, IL at 11:00 am.

Monday, February 19, 2018 Terms: 10% down the day of the sale and enter into a purchase agreement with the balance due in 30 days. 2017 Taxes due in 2018 will be paid by owner. A Title Policy will be furnished at closing. This property is sold where is and how is. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Attorney for the seller is Kim Krahenbuhl.

For more information, contact any of the phone numbers below, and check out our websites at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip (Public Auction Service) where booklet will be available.

Wanda Willstead - owner

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins 815-946-4120 (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 SM-ST24359-0201

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Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, February 1, 2018, Page B7

Astrograph It’s time to implement change. Use your experience to help you formulate a way to make the most of what you know and the best use of the skills you have mastered.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Partnerships are highlighted. Making personal changes that will help you look and feel good should be considered. Moderation will be necessary, and romance is encouraged.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your life simple and live within your means.

Gauging what you can do and being realistic as to how best to go about fulfilling your dreams will take discipline and moderation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Think twice before you agree to help someone asking for favors.

The story you are being told is not something you should be part of. Offer advice, nothing more.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to let anyone upset you. Anger will not help sort out a financial, emotional or health issue. Calm down and take one step at a time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Concentrate on your relationships with others.

Whether a personal or professional connection, getting along and doing your best to understand someone else’s logic will help you move forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Changes at home may not be to your liking. Don’t let your emotions take the reins, or act on an assumption you have made. Be willing to compromise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Someone from your past will let you down or cause you grief. Don’t get angry. Channel your energy into personal accomplishments and gains if you want to have the last laugh.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Plan a trip with a loved one. It doesn’t have to be costly; just romantic and geared toward providing time to talk about your joint future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Change is good, as long as you don’t go overboard.

Don’t let anyone talk you into something that will leave you in debt or cause you stress.

Choose to do things your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t underestimate someone’s shrewdness when negotiating. Protect your assets and personal information. Stress will lead to health issues if you don’t take time to chill out and regroup.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Your emotions will set the stage for the way your relationships with others will unfold. Refuse to let anger supersede patience, practicality and common sense.

Self-deception will lead to loss.

Snap Up a Deal in the Classifieds

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Buying items you don’t need will put a kink in your cash flow. Don’t feel pressured to show how much you care for someone by purchasing lavish gifts. You cannot buy love.

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

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2012 CHEVY CAMARO Low miles, Sharp

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2005 SATURN 1300 Sunroof, leather

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2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

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2007 PONTIAC G5 COUPE sunroof, Low miles

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2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL Sunroof, heated seats

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2005 INFINITI GX35 Diamond white

$6,999*

2003 GMC SONOMA 4x4, V6, sharp

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2007 FORD FOCUS SE Only 70,000 miles, Extra clean

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2004 CHEVY C1500 crew cab, Clean, ready to work or play

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAJESKI MOTORS

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