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Season Ends

Benefit Auction

Who Killed Jackson?

The seasons have ended for the OHS girls basketball and bowling teams. B1, B2

A benefit for Relay For Life is Sunday, Feb. 18. A7

The sheriff’s department is investigating who shot and killed a family dog. A7

Trial in fatal boating crash pushed to April

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The trial for an Oregon man charged in a fatal boating accident in 2016 has been pushed back to late April.

An attorney for Marc Mongan, 47, agreed to an extension of a speedy trial demand Thursday to allow more time for a defense expert to compile a report.

Judge John Redington set the trial,originally set to begin Feb. 14, for April 23 to May 3.

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.

Redington has already granted a motion from special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, to continue the case and delay setting a trial date until he gets the defense expert’s report.

Little Bit of Everything The Little Bit of Everything variety show Saturday night at the Pinecrest Grove Theater provided a great escape from several days of winter weather.

Above, Margo Ackland sings “Me and My Shadow” accompanied by Mary Ley on the guitar. At right, Larry Ubben and Kevin Remrey show off their musical talent. Photos by Vinde Wells

That decision was made during a hearing on Jan. 30.

Mongan’s attorney Russell Crull told Redington Thursday that before writing the report, his expert wants to see the pontoon boat, which is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Crull said the expert will need two weeks to write the report after that.

No date has yet been set for the expert to see the boat, Crull said, but he is working with the IDNR’s legal department to set that up.

Redington said that because of the defense’s demand for a speedy trial, the trial must begin by March 15.

“We won’t waive the speedy trial demand, but would agree to an extension,” Crull said.

Redington ordered the extension and said the expert must view the boat by March 2 and have the report turned into the court by March 15.

Neal asked for time to file motions once he has seen the expert’s report.

Redington set a final pretrial hearing for Thursday, April 5.

After the hearing, Crull declined to reveal the name of the defense expert.

However, Roger Barrette of Cooper Barrette Consulting is on the defense witness list.

The firm’s website says it does crash reconstruction.

Oregon’s newest pub taps into regional beer, wines Historic downtown building houses the new business

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@saukvalley.com The owner of a new pub is raising her glass to regional brewers and vineyards.

Cork & Tap owner Carrie O’Neil, 32 of Oregon, and general manager Nicole Pecen eschew national brands of beers in favor of wines and brews by regional craftsmen.

“We are serving unique cocktails and featuring regional Midwest wine and beer,” Pecen said. “We have wine from Cedarville, Bollingbrook, and North Utica. Supporting local craftsmen makes us unique.”

Drink selections include wines such as August Harvest Winery’s August Infusion and Sweet Catawba and ISC’s Brut Ombre Rose and Demi Sec Rose.

Brew connoisseurs can find Pig Minds Brewing’s Vanilla Slap, Lakefront’s River West Stein, Wisconsin Brewing Co.’s Chocolate Lab porter, and Potosi’s Cave Ale amber ale among the 14 on tap.

Not sure which draft beer to pick?

The bar offers a flight of 9, which is a sampler of some of its selections – and what’s on the flight deck will change based on season and availability.

Sometimes a brewer will run out of a batch, or a vineyard will have a bad year, limiting certain supplies.

That’s OK with them.

“This gives us a chance to rotate the selection and try something new,” Pecen said. “Spring selections will include light and fruity selections and the heartier wines and beer will be available in winter.”

The business, in a historic downtown building on Washington Street that once housed a department store, has a rustic yet contemporary decor. It features a bright, two-story open space with the original tin ceiling on the main floor, a couple of

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Cork & Tap has opened in downtown Oregon at 305 W. Washington St. The building is owned by Merlin Hagemann (left) and the business is owned by his daughter Carrie O’Neil (center) and the general manager is Nicole Pecen. Photo by Chris Johnson, Sauk Valley Media

intimate seating areas on the second floor, and space for an art gallery and events on the third floor.

“There is nothing like this in Oregon,” said O’Neil, whose father, Merlin Hagemann, 64, of Byron – owner of Merlin’s Greenhouse in Oregon – bought the building and fixed it up over the past year.

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“We do not want a bar atmosphere.

We want a space to come out, relax, and socialize with friends,” she said.

That’s evident by what’s missing: The only TV in the business is used to display the drink menu. Bar games include cards, checkers, and chess – just don’t look for no darts or billiards.

“We hope people will come here for

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the experience and socialize,” O’Neil said.

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Fundraisers are set to aid one victim of plane crash

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

A hungry male cardinal takes command of this bird feed Sunday afternoon while a squirrel sits on the railing waiting his turn for sunflower seeds. Photo by Vinde Wells

Weekend storms bring 10”

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com After a relatively snow-free first half of winter, Mother Nature came roaring back to Ogle County last weekend, dropping around 10 inches of fluffy white stuff in three storms.

The first round came Thursday evening when flurries that began in the morning became serious snowfall just after suppertime.

The steady and sometimes heavy snow continued overnight and slickened area roads for the Friday morning

commute.

Sheriff Brian VanVickle said deputies dealt with numerous vehicles in the ditch and a few crashes all across the county.

“It was nothing unusual for this time of year, just a normal northern Illinois winter that we haven’t seen in a while,” he said, referring to last year’s unusually mild and almost snowless winter.

The snow tapered off Friday morning leaving about six inches on the ground.

Rounds 2 and 3 kicked in Friday night into Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday midday

leaving around two inches more from each.

The storms bring the area’s snowfall up to normal for this time of year, easing the dry conditions that began last fall.

Flooding concerns remain for the week, however, as the Rock River at Byron edges toward 11 feet due to ice jams.

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the river Tuesday morning, warning residents that the water levels could fluctuate with little or no warning.

The action stage at Byron is 10 feet, and flood stage is 13 feet.

Friends of a Machesney Park woman injured in an airplane crash in Grand Detour last month have organized fundraisers to help cover her medical bills and regular expenses.

According to a local TV station, Jamie Nadowski, 60, is facing a months-long recovery after she suffered multiple broken bones Jan. 20 when she and her boyfriend, David Manske, 50, also of Machesney Park, crash landed on the frozen Rock River almost on the Ogle and Lee County line.

A fundraiser was held Feb. 10 at the Lombardi Club in Rockford, and donations can also be made online at https://www.youcaring.com/ jamienadowski-1076101.

According to the website, Nadowski, a registered nurse for more than 35 years at the Mercyhealth Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, will be

Jamie Nadowski was injured in the plane crash on the Rock River. Photo supplied

off work for at least 12 weeks.

She is also a transport nurse for the NICU and flies on React helicopter.

“She will need help along the way to pay medical bills and monthly bills, as insurance and disability will not pay all bills and only gives her 70 percent of [her] pay,” the website says.

Manske will also be off work for an undetermined amount of time, the website says.

According to a preliminary

report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the homebuilt airplane, piloted

by Manske, struck a power line just south of Grand Detour and went down onto the icecovered river shortly before 1 p.m.

Emergency responders from the Dixon Rural Fire Department used a rubber raft to rescue the couple from the icy crash site where the plane was entangled in electrical lines.

ComEd workers had to cut power to a cabin on the island while they helped fire department personnel to untangle the power line from the plane.

The plane had flown out of the Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department called the Illinois State Police and Federal Aviation Administration to assist with the crash investigation.

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Emergency responders removed power lines from the small plane that crashed on the Rock River just west of Grand Detour on Jan. 20. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Haffele to speak at Feb. 19 Country Crossroads Quilt Guild meeting Sandy Haffele from Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop in Orangeville will be the speaker at the Country Crossroads Quilt Guild meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd., Forreston.

She will lecture on quilt rulers and give a trunk show with a sneak peek of new quilting material.

The quilt guild meets the third Monday of each month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet

members before the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door.

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

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

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

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

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

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Local resident goes eagle watching along Mississippi

By Jerry Stauffer Having finished taking down Christmas lights, wanting to get out for some exercise and fresh air, and my love of photography led to a field trip on Jan 27.

The forecast was for nice weather with mild temps and little wind which turned out perfect.

While eagles can be found in many places, they stay in areas where there will be open water throughout the winter months so they can fish and drink.

On other short trips I have watched eagles around the Oregon dam and various places along Rock River from Sterling to Rockford.

On this particular day the plan was to start out at Savanna on the mighty Mississippi River and work my way south.

A few mature birds were sitting in trees in the little town of Sabula, Iowa, and a couple more were sitting on the frozen lake on the west site of the little burg feeding themselves on fish from nearby open water.

Taking turns both eagles flew at low altitudes circling the lake exercising their wings for 10 minutes or so before flying off to the south, probably to their nests.

In the wild, eagles can live to be 20 to 25 years old with 70 to 80 percent of young birds dying before adulthood at about five years old.

Wingspans can reach to 7.5 feet and weight eight to 14 pounds.

In captivity with controlled environments they can live up to 50 years.

Due to exceptional eyesight an eagle can spot a rabbit at a mile away.

Driving south the visit to Lock & Dam 13 outside of Fulton, I saw a pair of eagles lazily sitting on the frozen ice of marsh area just east of the locks alongside of the access road.

At a fair distance the pair appeared to be finishing their morning meal and paid little attention to several cars stopped to admire their beauty.

Being at a distance it was a

strain even with my 600mm lens to capture to capture much fine detail of the pair as they posed for us.

With the day still young I decided to proceed southward on Ill. 84 along the river.

The route takes you through Albany where I made a quick stop at a local antique store before proceeding on my way, taking my time to watch for eagle nests and quite surprisingly a number of the majestic birds could be spotted in trees just off the road.

Passing through Cordova and several other quaint sleepy little villages, my final destination was to be Moline.

Again there was no disappointment as to the number of eagles sitting in trees sunning themselves.

At the Quad Cities one of the great spots for the eagle watching is at Lock & Dam 15 at Davenport in the area of the visitors center or from the elevated viewing platform at the visitors center itself.

Probably as many as 15

mature eagles were in the ares of the little backwater lake to the south side of the locks.

Some were enjoying sitting on a log, sharing the area with large numbers of geese and other native birds, while others were circling the area and occasionally swooping down to the water to pluck an unsuspecting fish out of the water for breakfast.

Access to the locks and the visitor center, which is located on Arsenal Island requires stopping at the military base entrance and obtaining a visitors pas that allows you access to the Three eagles look for fish in the shallow waters of the base for one year.

A large national cemetery in Mississippi River. Photo by Jerry Stauffer located on the island which still and some other local history. on the Iowa side, and many is home to a very large military The eagles did not disappoint locations are already on my list. base.

Winter is the best time to find my camera lens and I got very Access is allowed but no nice photos. the eagles as they stay close to photos except in the area of the A chat with the visitor open water along rivers and locks and visitor center. center folks revealed some creeks.

Also worth visiting while on new locations for future eagle Early morning until early to the island is a weapons museum watching in the Moline area not mid-afternoon is the best time with a large collection of hand far from the locks but that will to spot them. guns and rifles from all walks be a future trip.

If you go, good luck, bundle of our military history along My next trip will probably up, take your camera and with history of the base itself be to the north along the river binoculars and snacks.

Mt. Morris Public Library News Story Time Wednesday, Feb. 21 11 a.m.

T is for T-Rex! Come to our Dinosaur Roar Story Time.

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.

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

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

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

Questions?

Call 815-734-4927 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.

Adulting 101 March Program Save the date! March 22 is Get a Job. Our presenter is Roger Anderson with BEST, Inc. Helpful ideas for increasing your employability, writing your resume and interviewing.

Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax 815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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By Karen Merlak After a very long stretch of snowy days, it feels so good to see the clear blue sky and bright sunshine.

The snow has made for beautiful scenery over the past few days.

For all the good and wonderful blessings in this world, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Jim Hopkins.

Our special music was the story of the hymn, “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus,” read by Judy Riffle.

Rev. Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for Jasmine and JoJo who were visiting our church family.

Our regular women’s breakfast was scheduled for this past Saturday.

With all of the recent snow, we decided to cancel. Just one of many activities that has been canceled this past week with the inclement weather.

This past Tuesday evening, Don Hay and Charlotte Hoppe braved the snowy roads to bring a dinner of sandwiches for the girls basketball team.

This year we have celebrated the young people of Polo High School throughout the school

Morris, has planned several upcoming events and activities.

God’s blessings when things year.

All ages are welcome; On Saturday afternoon, I joined don’t go our way. participants are not required As I was shoveling just before to be members of the senior the high school cast of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” for dawn, I stopped for a moment center. to appreciate the sparkle of the rehearsal.

The cast is small and very snow, like diamonds spread Invite a Friend Week talented. The musical is off to a across the ground.

Feb. 12-16 is Invite a Friend My spirit benefits from the Week at the Mt. Morris Senior great start. The performances are peaceful falling of the large flakes Center. set for March 9 and 10.

The cast includes my nephew, as they quietly come to rest on the Each friend you bring will Hayden Bittinger and a good cold ground. earn you (and your friend) an One of the greatest blessings entry into our Invite a Friend friend, Kelsey Horton.

I have known Kelsey for many are the neighbors helping each Raffle. years. She recently traveled to other.

I dreaded coming home on Honduras with Bill Hare’s group.

Before the rehearsal, Kelsey Friday as I knew I would have to shovel to get back into my and I had a chance to catch up.

Keep watching for more driveway.

I was surprised and very information on the musical.

Tickets will be on sale at the high relieved to see that my sidewalks and driveways were cleared school office.

Come and support the thanks to my brother, Ben, and PCHS students and the music my nephew, Garrett.

My neighbor, Kevin Allen, department.

This afternoon, my brother helped with my sidewalks on Ben Bittinger came over to help Saturday, too. There are blessings all around us. me with my snowblower.

God can be found in all things.

Over the past few winters, I have been lucky enough to have Even on our darkest day, He is my son, Clint, around to help there.

Sometimes, we see Him in with snow removal.

With Clint gone, this has been very small ways like the sparkle a rough week with many hours of of the snow.

Other times, we have a more shoveling.

My heart sank each morning obvious sign, like a helping hand. as I would discover that several Always remember that God will inches of snow covered the not leave you.

I hope to see you next Sunday ground.

In about an hour, I could at our little church in the country. shovel my entire driveway and Not even an early morning the sidewalks. snow could dampen our spirits or I could very easily spend the keep our church family away. hour grumbling about the cold or Our family is growing. Come the heavy shovelfuls of snow. and join our family at our little It is not always easy to find church in the country.

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Invite your friends to play cards, join you for the Tea for You, or even bring them with you to the potluck.

Games Galore Come to the Mt Morris Senior Center to play some games this week and every week.

Monday we play Hand and Foot. Tuesday we play Euchre.

Wednesday we play Bridge.

Thursday we play Mexican

Train dominoes.

Games begin at 12:30 p.m., and we are always happy to teach how to play.

February Potluck Mark your calendars! Our potluck this month will be on Friday, Feb. 16 beginning at 5:30 pm.

Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass.

This month we will be learning more about our local food pantry, Loaves and Fish, and collecting canned goods for the pantry. All are welcome.

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Council offers 12 scholarships At least 12 scholarships will be awarded by TriCounty Opportunities Council to income eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.  The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through its Community Services Block Grant funds. All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and

Pearsons married 50 years Virginia Barnes and Robert Pearson said “I do� 50 years ago on Feb. 18, 1968.

They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

To wish Bob and Ginger a happy anniversary send them a card at 802 Gale St., Oregon IL 61061.

previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition: • The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household. • The applicants must be attending an Illinois accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2018.  • Applicants must be a resident of Ogle, Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Putnam, Stark or

Whiteside County in Illinois. • Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship.

Part-time students will be considered in the competition.

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, March 30.

For more information and application forms contact TriCounty Opportunities Council at 800-323-5434 ext. 15 or go to www.tcochelps.org.

Mardi Gras Adult Prom is March 3 Virginia and Robert Pearson on their wedding day

The Let Freedom Ring Committee will hold a Mardi Gras Adult Prom on Saturday, March 3 at the Mt. Morris Moose Club.

Dance to the music of Goin Postal from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Tickets are $10 per single and $15 per couple.

Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu will include jambalaya, dirty rice, and cornbread for $10 per person.

For more information call Sara at 815-275-3360.

University of Alabama Two area students have been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Earning academic honors are Taylor Conley, of Byron; and Kenzie Britnell, of Stillman Valley.

include Anna Nicholson and Amy Stout, both of Stillman Valley; Michelle Wittwer, of Monroe Center; Lauren Edwards, of Davis Junction; Matthew Murray, of Oregon; and Nicholas Seeley, of Mt. Morris. Those named to the dean’s list for earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester include Amanda Harn, Spencer Lentz, Brogan Seiler, Jordan Watson, and Nicole Silvers, all of Byron; Tonetta Lund and Megan Boehle, both of Oregon; Elise Warner, of Stillman Valley; Gina Yearton, of Monroe Center; and Adham Ralev, of Davis Junction.

The event will raise funds for this year’s Fourth of July festival.

College News Scarborough, Magaly Vazquez; Leaf River: Susanna McMahon, Adam Morris; Lindenwood: Shelby Primrose; Mt. Morris: Christopher Foster, Ivan Grogan; Oregon: Jacob Merrell, Matthew Myers, Christopher Oltmanns, Michaela Spanbauer; Stillman Valley: Breanna Crown, Jacob Hildebrand, Joshua Holder, Maddisyn Knouse. WIU-Dean’s List Several area students have been named to the fall dean’s list at Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.

Those earning academic honors are Payton M. Abbott, Kayla M. Harrington, Jade M. Kobs, and Trent J. Snodgrass, all of Byron; Allison D. Anderson, Davis Junction; Kali P. Janicke and Josie R. Pasch, both of Forreston; Kelsey A. Pudlas, Mt. Morris; and Sean Tompkins, Oregon.

To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted.

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Two Byron students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Those earning academic honors are Matthew Annis, a graduate of Byron High School, and Anna Rose, a graduate of Stillman Valley High School.

Annis graduated in December with a bachelor of arts degree in Accounting.

University of Iowa Two are students have been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Those earning academic honors are Payten Little, of Byron; and Haylie Rorbeck, of Oregon.

Briana Hickey Briana Hickey, of Davis Junction, received a degrees from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, at the close of the fall semester.

She earned a bachelor of science of engineering in Biomedical Engineering.

James D. Kuntzelman James D. Kuntzelman, of Leaf River, was named to the summer dean’s list at Western Illinois University.

WIU-Graduates Several area students were

among those who graduated from Western Illinois University, with campuses at Macomb and the Quad Cities, at the end of the summer and fall sessions.

Those earning degrees at the end of the summer are Michelle E. Hughes, of Byron, bachelor of science in Hotel & Restaurant Management; James D. Kuntzelman, of Leaf River, bachelor of science in Exercise Science; Zachary C. Hagemann, of Polo, bachelor of science in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration; and Autumn G. Bouton, of Stillman Valley, bachelor of science in Health Services Management.

Those earning degrees at the end of the fall are Maurice A. Dunk, of Byron, bachelor of arts in General Studies; and Cassidy L. Dilbeck, of Oregon, bachelor of science in Education in Early Childhood Education.

UW-Stevens Point Two area students were among those earning degrees during winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16 at the University of WisconsinStevens Point.

Nathaniel Fore, of Byron earned a bachelor of science in Wildlife Ecology-Research and Management; and Matilda Stone, of Davis Junction, earned a bachelor of science in Forestry-Urban.

UW-Platteville Several area students have been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Those earning academic honors are Rachel Bonnell, of Byron; Kathryn Person and Caleb Snider, both of Forreston; Jeffrey Hayenga, of Kings; Fallan Warnken, of Oregon; and Lauren Rhodes, of Polo.

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Kishwaukee College Several area students have been named to the fall parttime honors list at Kishwaukee College, Malta.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of six, but less than 12, semester hours of college-level courses with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Those earning academic honors are Jeston E. Roberts, of Byron; Amy L. Cox, Athena P. Page and Daniel E. Roos, all of Chana; Brandon Lathrop and Christa C. Mozdzien, both of Davis Junction; Chelsea Mary Marks, Candace Elaine McMurray, Conrad Benjamin Milton, and Britney Irene Salinas, all of Lindenwood; Allison B. Page, Jared L. Pottorff and Felisha S. Toran, all of Mt. Morris; Kristen L. Abramowicz, Brandi M. Anderson, Sheila Donmeyer, Clare E. Foust, Madalyn E. Klein, Victoria G. Lints, Mason J. Tomash, Sophie C. West, Jordan Wilkins and Amy L. Willard, all of Oregon; and Valeria Carla Viteri-Pflucker, of Polo.

Rockford University Several area students have earned academic honors for the fall semester at Rockford University, Rockford. Named Distinguished Scholars for earning at least a 3.75 grade point average with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester

UW-Platteville The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to approximately 550 graduates after the fall 2017 semester.

Several area students are among the graduates, including Megan Honts, Forensic Investigation, and Rachel Hopkins, Business Administration, both of Byron; Tyler Rundle, Industrial Engineering, of Davis Junction; Dustin Groen, Criminal Justice, of Leaf River; Beau Bunders, Agricultural Business, Jared Frey, Agricultural Business, and Emma Haak, Animal Science, all of Polo.

Hailey Houck Hailey Houck, of Oregon, received the University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2017 semester.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

She also earned a bachelor of science degree in Early Childhood Education.

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Rock Valley College Several area students have been named to the fall president’s and dean’s lists at Rock Valley College, Rockford.

The following students achieved a 4.0 semester grade point average and were named to the president’s list.

Byron: Jessica Bacher, Noah Cross, Daniel Harrington, Cassandra Jaspers, Adam St. George; Davis Junction: Shannell Boettcher, Izaac Herebia, Braeton McKenzie, Josie Miller, Stephen Myers, Nathan Rohrer; Monroe Center: Jessica Lape; Mt. Morris: Joseph Brown; Oregon: Austin Millan, Daniel Welle; Stillman Valley: Lindsay Freymiller. The following students achieved at least a 3.25 semester grade point average and were named to the dean’s list.

Byron: Annabella Andreen, Casey Bond, Krista Cerasani, Kellyn Euhus, Cindy Fisher, Teagen Haynes, Bailey Houser, Jason Keast, Amin Luma, Bradley Morris, Jacob Mrozek, Kendra Nesemeier, Francesca Rzasa, Grace Sherburne;Â Chana: Trevor Hoft, Emily Moritz;Â Davis Junction: Joanne Canciamille, Amy

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor 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. 15—10 a.m.

Bible Class Sunday, Feb. 18—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m.

Confirmation Class Monday, Feb. 19—Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Feb. 20—11:30 a.m.

ALIVE at Culver’s in Dixon Wednesday, Feb. 21—11 a.m.

Lenten Service Thursday, Feb. 22—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

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crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor Marvin Jacobs 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 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Church News Deadline

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.

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 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 10:30 a.m. Worship 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. 15—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 7 p.m. Ad Board Sunday, Feb. 18—9 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m.

Confirmation Class Monday, Feb. 19—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot Tuesday, Feb. 20—9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sewing Day; Herald News Due Wednesday, Feb. 21—9 a.m.4 p.m. Sewing Day; 6:30-8 p.m.

Bible Study on Moses

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy FORRESTON GROVE 815-734-4942 CHURCH Thursday, Feb. 15—1 p.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Ladies Bible Study Presbyterian Church in America Friday, Feb. 16—10:30 a.m.

Pastor Drew Jones Food Pantry Volunteers 815-938-3605 Saturday, Feb. 17—7 a.m. www.forrestongrovechurch.com Men’s Accountability Group 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Feb. 18—8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 5 p.m. Youth Group Log onto our website at http:// FORRESTON REFORMED www.efcmm.org to check out our CHURCH latest opportunities and 501 Third Ave. updates Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 FAITH DISCOVERY lylezumdahl@gmail.com CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Worship 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 FREEDOM LUTHERAN 9 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH, ELCA 10 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Nursery Available 815-222-7270 We are an independent nonSunday Morning Worship at 9 denominational Christian church. a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Visitors are always welcome.

200 S. 5th St., Oregon

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” CROSSROADS COMMUNITY 9 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH, 10 a.m. Sunday School POLO CAMPUS Thursday, Feb. 15—6:30 p.m.

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Faithful Hands Quilting Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sunday, Feb. 18—9 a.m. Worship Sundays at 10 a.m.

Service with Receiving New 815-837-5255 Members; 10 a.m. Sunday School polo@crossroadscn.com Wednesday, Feb. 21—12 p.m.

We offer contemporary worship Senior Friendship; 6 p.m. Lenten and relevant Bible teaching Supper; 6:30 p.m. Lenten Service; through engaging messages, and powerful 7 p.m. Choir Friday, Feb. 23—9 a.m.-3 p.m. video Join us after the service in our cafe Faithful Hands Quilting Day for coffee, snacks & fellowship FAITH UNITED Kidzlink Children’s Ministry METHODIST CHURCH (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Mission Statement: Loving, Services Growing & Serving in Faith Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Handicapped Accessible grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m.

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Visit our website: www.

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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 9 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10 a.m. Worship Service GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd.,

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.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 Leaf River oregonumc@outlook.com Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

815-738-2205 Followed by Fellowship and AllEmail leafriverbc@gmail.com Age Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Saturday, Feb. 17—4 p.m. Agape Worship Service Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape (Nursery provided) Praise Team Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Feb. 18—9 a.m.

Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Bible Studies Sunday School Prayer Chain 738-2205 Tuesday, Feb. 20—10 a.m. Staff Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Meeting; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts Various Activities Wednesday, Feb. 21—6:30 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH WOE Coordinators Meeting, 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Wednesday Night Alive, 6:15 p.m.

Pastor David Poust Sunday, Feb. 18—10 a.m.; “What On Earth Am I Here For” Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Classes; 7 p.m. Choir Practice, Youth Decorate Family Life Center Worship Friday, Feb. 23—5-7 p.m. Youth Spaghetti Supper LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Saturday, Feb. 24—4 p.m. Agape METHODIST CHURCH Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Praise Team Worship Pastor Chan Ik Choi Sunday, Feb. 25—9 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Worship, Children’s Coin 9 a.m. Worship Service Collection; 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Sunday School; 11:30 a.m.-2 Age Three through p.m. Youth TBD; 12-6 p.m. Cub Sixth Grade.

Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Feb. 15—2-4:30 p.m.

Food Pantry Open Friday, Feb. 16—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; Pastor Ginny Off Saturday, Feb. 17—8 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; Pastor Ginny Off Sunday, Feb. 18—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Living Hope Church Services; 12 p.m.

Congregational Business Meeting with Potluck Tuesday, Feb. 20—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Feb. 21—7:15 p.m.

Chimes Rehearsal NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman’s sermon series on marriage continues with the message titled “The Husband’s Role – Death by Marriage”.

Greeting you will be Ken and Mary Welty.

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.

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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 10:45 a.m. Worship Service ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Rev. Lucy Wynard Sunday, Feb. 18—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m.

Divine Worship with Communion, Holden Service; 12 p.m. Lenten Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Lenten Program Presented by Brion Brooks ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday

9 a.m. Sunday School for Adults & Children 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Worship Services 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier.com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6; Deadline for March Tidings Friday, Feb. 16—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship; 7 p.m. Third Friday Free Movie Night Saturday, Feb. 17—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service; 7 p.m.-8 a.m.

Youth Lock-In Sunday, Feb. 18—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments; 11 a.m. Special Deep Digs Forum on “My Muslim Neighbor” Tuesday, Feb. 20—1:30 p.m.

Communion at Pinecrest Manor followed by Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 Wednesday, Feb. 21—6:30 a.m.

Prayer & Praise Group; 5:30 p.m.

Chime Choir Rehearsal; 6 p.m.

Lenten Soup Supper; 7 p.m. MidWeek Lenten Service followed by Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, Feb. 22—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

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Kish College will kick off its 50th Anniversary Celebration Feb. 20

Snow Dog Diesel, a chocolate lab, didn’t mind Friday’s snow day as he played with a neighbor dog’s toy in Oregon after several inches of snow fell across Ogle County Thursday night and Friday morning. More snow arrived Friday and Saturday nights. Photo by Earleen

Oregon Chamber of Chamber’s Lunch ‘n Learn is Tues., Feb. 20 Local Explorer App to be topic The Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Lunch ‘n Learn program will be held on Tuesday, Feb 20 at the Nash Center’s River Room.

The featured topic will be “Local Explorer”, presented by Michael Johnson and Denise Young.

Local Explorer was created and designed by Rockford native and nationally recognized app developer Michael Johnson, owner of Compass Apps in Dixon.

In September of 2017, Michael partnered with Denise Young of Yellow Dog Publishing and creator of ValuChic Magazine as his exclusive local market partner for the Sauk Valley area.

This app was created with

not only business owners in mind, but as a tool that can be used for shopping, dining, tourism, local employment and real estate.

The Local Explorer App is a “mobile marketing toolbox” and is given to business owners at no charge with mobile coupons, daily food and drink specials & a daily contest giveaway.

Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Dickson said the Lunch ‘n Learns are a good way to stay informed and “engage with local citizens and business owners in an effort to make Oregon a great place to conduct business, live, work, and play”.

“Here at the chamber we have an ongoing effort to bring local businesses, community members and partners together to share

vision, goals and projects and develop relationships that foster community collaboration and cooperation.” Dickson said.

“This opportunity complements projects currently underway by the Oregon Chamber, City of Oregon, and the Economic Development Committee.

“Learn how you can become involved and put your fingerprint on the future of Oregon at the next Chamber Lunch and Learn session,” Dickson said. “Explore your own backyard and see what you’ve been missing.”

The cost to attend the Feb. 20 Lunch ‘n Learn is $10 (payable at the door) and reservations are required by noon on Monday, Feb. 19.

Contact the Oregon Chamber of Commerce at 815732-2100, or send an email to ococ@oregonil.com to reserve

Kishwaukee College is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2018 and will hold a special 50th Anniversary Kick-Off event on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. in the Student Center on campus.

The 50th Anniversary KickOff will include remarks by local dignitaries and honored guests, the unveiling of 50th Anniversary commemorative video, and light refreshments.

The event is free and open to the public.

Located in the center of Illinois Community College District #523 on the farmland purchased from Ralph and Bertha Byro, Kishwaukee College began through a grassroots movement among local community members,

with a strong backing from the area’s agriculture community.

The original Board of Trustees was elected in spring 1967 and in the summer of 1967, the college’s first president was selected, Dr. W. Lamar Fly from Hillsboro,

Texas.

Kishwaukee College opened its doors in September 1968 with an enrollment of 608 students.

The students had a selection of 62 courses from which to choose during that first semester, all of which were held in five temporary buildings with the Byro’s farmhouse used as administrative offices.

Today, the College has gone through six construction phases, operates nearly a half million square feet of facilities, and annually enrolls nearly 5,000 students.

For more information on the history of the College and celebration events scheduled throughout 2018, visit www. kish.edu/50th.

Encore! offers da Vinci program Encore! Mt. Morris will present “An Encore of Leonardo da Vinci” with Scott Shepherd.

Performances will be on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Theater, South McKendrie and Evergreen in Mt. Morris.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students (high school and younger).

The presentation will include exciting announcements of the 2018 Encore! Mt. Morris schedule and initiatives, a light dessert is included in the ticket price.

Meet the renaissance artist who foresaw the future.

Whether dangling from his block and tackle or staging his Last Supper painting, Leonardo draws his audience into his fertile imagination, wit, and vision.

By using slides, monologue and theatrics, demonstrations, and audience-participatory reenactments, Shepherd puts on a performance that depicts just how ahead of his time da Vinci was.

In this spell-binding performance, Leonardo unfolds

Scott Shepherd will portray Leonardo da Vinci at a program sponsored by Encore! Mt. Morris on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Theater, in Mt. Morris. Photo supplied

his life, his times, and his mindset.

Both scientist and artist, Leonardo’s intense curiosity and his dogged pursuit of knowledge enabled him to create art with the discipline, tools, and skills of a mathematical scientist, this production culturally depicts the Italian Renaissance.

Tickets are available online at EncoreMtMorris.com, click on the ‘Leonardo da Vinci Tickets’

link, and also by phone at 815734-2103.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois.

Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com, also on Facebook.

Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class Begins Feb. 20 Make a resolution for 2018 to keep your brain fit and healthy!

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.

For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-632-3611.

will provide an informative program complete with beautiful images of these destinations.

American Classic Tours, Inc. of Grayslake, IL offers deluxe, well-paced, all-inclusive tours throughout North America.

Come and learn about their unique, top quality itineraries.

American Classic Tours, Inc. has been a proud partner of the Rock River Center for over 25 years.

If you plan on attending, please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 by Friday, Feb. 16,. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

2018 American Classic Tours Preview It is that time again for a special Tour Preview highlighting our 2018 Tour Schedule.

The preview will be on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Rock River Center.

Joe Conroy, President of American Classic Tours, Inc.

Dr. Carri Anderson, Alpine Chiropractic, to Speak Dr. Carrie Anderson, local chiropractic doctor, specializing in Natural Medicine, is scheduled to speak at Rock River Center on Tuesday, Feb, 27, at 10:30 a.m.

This program will be in a casual format and her discussion will be followed by a

question and answer period.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Carri Anderson to Rock River Center.

A pot luck lunch and bingo will follow at 11:30.

Registration required. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. If you plan to stay for lunch, please bring a dish to pass.

THE BASICS: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease The Alzheimer’s Association will be at Rock River Center on Wednesday, Feb, 28, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon to discuss diseases related to memory loss.

If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts.

This program provides information on diagnosis, risk factors, disease changes, treatment options and much more.

ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!!

AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING FINAL RELEASE OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES.

1)Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 2)Model # 303 Little Rock $38,525…BALANCE OWED $15,000 3)Model # 403 Augusta $42,450…BALANCE OWED $16,500 NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED

• Make any plan design changes you desire!

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Registration is required.

Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending this very informative session. We look forward to seeing you.

Refreshments will be served.

What’s Cookin’ Save the Date March 24, 5-8 p.m. at Barnacopia, 2570 N West Branch Rd, Polo Having Fun. Helping Others.

Good Food & Drinks. Good Friends. Great Time Teams of Cooks serving their favorite dishes and again, a Junior Chef’s division!

For more information, call 815-732-3252.

RRC Travels to 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 26; Mama Won’t Fly An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding.

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

The reservation and payment deadline is Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 Make your reservations early as some shows sell out quickly.

Seating is limited.

Please call the center at 815732-3252 or toll free 1-800541-5479 for more information on one or all of these shows.

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Sledding hill, cross country ski trails open at forest preserve If you are looking for a place to enjoy the snow, the Byron Forest Preserve District will have its family sledding hill and miles of cross country ski trails open for free use this week at the Jarrett Prairie Center in Byron.

Cross country ski equipment and snow shoes can be rented for a small fee.

Call 815 234-8535 extension 200 or visit their website atwww.byronforestpreserve. com for more details.

Cross Country Skiing Classes at the Jarrett Prairie Center On Friday and Saturday mornings and Friday evenings in February and March, the Byron Forest Preserve will have Cross Country Ski

Classes for ages 8 and up as long as good snow conditions continue.

The classes are $5 per person for ages and all equipment is provided.

Advance registration is required at least on day in advance.

Call 815 234-8535 extension 200 to register.

The Archaeology of Man’s Best Friend: Recent Studies of Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois - Lecture Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.

The Byron Forest Preserve District’s 2018 Winter Lecture Series will continue on Sunday, Feb. 18 starting at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center in Byron. The lecture is free and no advance registration is

required.

Zooarchaeologist Steven Kuehn will discuss his recent archaeological work and how this information is providing a 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, including nearly 150 dog burials.

This lecture is co-sponsored

by Exelon and the Byron Forest Preserve District.

Quarter Auction for Festival of Hope/Relay for Life is Feb. 18 Gather your quarters and take part in a Quarter Auction to support the Festival of Hope/ Relay for Life of Ogle County.

The auction will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Byron (701 West Second Street in Byron) and will begin at 2 p.m.

What is a Quarter Auction you ask?

Fifteen local small businesses will be raffling of their items and selling items and you have an opportunity to win big!

Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5 and you can buy as many paddles as you would like to bid on the items.

Items will be up for bid from one quarter to four quarters so you have a chance to win an

The Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for the shooting death of Jackson, a black Labrador Retriever.

Jackson and his brother Casey were let outside on Friday, Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. at their residence on West Sumner Road.

Late-winter deer season was that weekend. Casey returned home but Jackson did not.

On Jan. 10 Jackson was found deceased on West Otter Road and he had been shot twice.

Anyone having information on the shooting is encouraged to contact the Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488.

CrimeStoppers offers The Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person/persons a reward up to $1,000 for responsible for the shooting death of Jackson, a black information leading to the arrest of a suspect of a crime.

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Entries sought for photography show Oregon Together’s Arts and Beautification Committee will sponsor the Winter 61061 Photography Show on Friday, March 2 at The Experience, 305 W. Washington St., Oregon.

The exhibit will feature photos taken this winter in the 61061 zip code by photographers of any age or

item valued at $70 for just $1.

Bring your quarters.

Earn a FREE paddle for every 18+ year old guest you bring to the event that purchases at least two paddles.

Questions?

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Jennifer Wheeler, Marketing & Communications Lead at jenniferw@stillmanbank. com or search for the event on Facebook (“Quarter Bash to Support Relay for Life of Ogle County.”)

Youth are challenged to design life blueprint through program Inspiration from the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. guided Illinois 4-H members at the Teen Leadership Conference held Jan. 13-14 at the Decatur Conference Center.

Nearly 100 teens across Illinois attended the conference, including Kayla Mingus, Oregon, and Renee Gehrke, Byron.

The opportunity improved their community advocacy, college readiness, communication, and personal development skills.

“In 4-H, we know that leadership is not about a title or a designation,” said Lisa Diaz, University of Illinois Extension assistant dean and 4-H director.

“It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration.”

Diaz shared the words of King’s speech, Life’s Blueprint: “Number one in your life’s blueprint should be a deep belief in your own dignity, your worth, and your own ‘somebodiness.’”

Brittney Robbins, founder and CEO of The Gray Matter Experience, which provides entrepreneurial tools and resources to black high school students in Chicago, said that what youth post online builds their personal brand.

“Your digital content should directly reflect where you stand on issues,” she said.

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“Science Siesta is once again being offered this year for both boys and girls,” said Johnna Jennings, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator. “This year we will be offering a Science Siesta event just for boys on Friday, March 16 to Saturday, March 17, and another Science Siesta just for girls on Friday, April 13 to Saturday, April 14 both at the Discovery Center Children’s Museum in Rockford,” said Jennings.

Both of these events are open to youth in 4th to 6th grades.

“Both events will be action-packed programs that combine hands-on science, an opportunity to meet real scientists, to learn about a particular field of science and to spend an awesome night in a museum.

This is an excellent program and we are excited to have the

“Through 4-H, I’m able to meet and help others,” said TeQuandrius Carr of Sangamon County, “to better myself and my future,” she said.

Five 4-H teens planned the conference. They were Kaleb Hemrich of Noble, Kaylee Leach of East Peoria, Maddi Jo Maxwell of Macedonia, Russell Moore III of Springfield, and Kaley Rouse of Toulon.

Funding was provided by the Illinois 4-H Foundation.

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opportunity to offer it once again,” said Jennings.

At Science Siesta the participants will interact with scientists in science career fields from throughout northern Illinois.

The scientists will share information about their background and involve the youth in activities that they might complete in their work every day.

Following the face-to-face interaction with the scientists, youth participate in activities based on the “Wonderwise” curriculum developed by the University of Nebraska.

This curriculum highlights the work of scientists and then translates their work into hands-on science based activities, which are fun and engaging.

Participants may choose one of three workshop tracks for

The Ogle County Community Mental Health 708 Board is now accepting applications for funding.

The deadline for filing these

breakout sessions. Their choices for this year include activities from “African Plant Explorer,” “Sea Otter Biologist” and “Pollen Detective.”

Both events will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Friday and will conclude with checkout at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The registration fee is $40 per participant. The registration fee covers pizza, snack, breakfast, admission to the Discovery Center Children’s Museum, a t-shirt and all hands-on activities.

The University of Illinois Extension is providing this program, which is open to all boys and girls in 4th, 5th and 6th grades.

For additional information, as well as to register for Science Siesta go to the University of Illinois Extension website at go.illinois.edu/ScienceSiesta2018 or call (815) 758-8194.

applications is Thursday, April 12.

For information contact Cecilia Zimmerman, 972 Marsh Rd., Oregon, IL 61061-9654 or call 815-732-6762.

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Renee Gehrke, Byron, and Kayla Mingus, Oregon, were two Ogle County youths that attended the Teen Leadership Conference held Jan. 13-14 at the Decatur Conference Center. Photo supplied

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Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gallery at The Experience.

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The opening night reception will take place at on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Experience and is open to the public.

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Susie Risser, freelance communication specialist from Sangamon County, challenged youth to choose words and actions carefully when speaking in public.

“A lie told often enough will become the truth to the audience,” Risser said.

Amie Case, Lee County 4-H member, said 4-H provides leadership opportunities that push her out of comfort zone to build skills.

experience level with any type of camera - from phone to film.

Photos must be matted or mounted with a minimum twoinch border (white), framed (optional) and ready to hang.

The limit is two entries per person.

Pieces must be submitted on Sunday, Feb. 18 or Monday,

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Egyed is senior of distinction Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for January is Ellie Egyed.

“Ellie is involved at OHS, participating in cheerleading and serving as a leader to her peers,” said Shannon Cremeens, OHS Dean of Students. “She is kind and compassionate to others in our building, and she sets a great example to those around her. Ellie also spends several periods working with staff at OES to support them in their classrooms, helping with projects and other assigned classroom activities.

“Ellie is a wonderful role model to the students in the classrooms she works. She plans to pursue elementary education at college after graduation, and I am positive her passion for working with children will carry forward as she pursues a career in

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Oregon High School students will perform The King and I Oregon High School spring musical is The King and I , slated for March 8-11 in the OHS Auditorium, Room 106.

The four show times are: Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, 7 p.m., Saturday. March 10, 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m.

Seating is general admission and tickets are sold at the door only.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.

Oregon High School Senior of Distinction for January Ellie Concessions will also be Egyed (center) receives an achievement award from Stillman sold before the show and Bank’s Pat Donahue and Liz Johnson. Egyed also received a during intermission; proceeds gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon. go toward the OHS Musical. education. Our profession is School are asked to nominate fortunate to receive such a any senior who displays dedicated young lady with the qualities and talents school character and determination officials wish every student to make a positive difference possessed and/or who have in the future of her students,” great grades and are involved Creemens said. in service to both school and Employees at Oregon High community.

Performances are March 8-11 in auditorium The King and I, written by composer Richard Rogers and dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II, tells the story of British schoolteacher Anna Leonowens and King Monkut of Siam.

Anna is hired by the King to teach his many children and help modernize Siam during the early 1860’s. The show includes several musical

numbers and a 15-minute Siamese ballet based on Harriett Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

The cast is supported by a pit orchestra of high school students and local musicians.

This talented group of students has been working on this production since Jan. 3.

“Please consider supporting the local talent in our schools and community by attending this fun and quirky musical performance,” said Katie Sheridan, OHS Choir director.

For any inquiries, email Sheridan ksheridan@ocusd. net.

Coffee with Dave set for Feb. 17 Mt. Morris Economic Development Corp will host a free monthly Business 101 session, “Coffee with Dave” on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library room at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen, Mt. Morris.

Want to take time to think

about where 2017 ended and how to exceed in establishing or accomplishing goals in 2018?

Join in to begin the journey in possibly starting a business, growing an established business, or even retiring.

David Buchen, director of the Small Business Development

Center at Sauk Valley Community College, will provide ideas and resources.

Find out about small business loans, grants, social network advertising, and more.

An RSVP is required. To register call Linda Straith at 779-771-4591.

Presentation Six third grade students from Nicole Brady’s class presented in front of the Oregon School District’s New Teacher Academy on Jan. 24 at Stronghold Camp. These students were highlighting student centered learning and how students in their third grade class take ownership of their learning and environment. Photo supplied

Reading Matters What’s Hot in Literacy Report

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist The International Literacy Association recently released its annual What’s Hot in Literacy Report.

The 2,097 respondents from around the world ranked early literacy as the most important topic for the second year in a row.

In this case early literacy does not refer to children who learn to read early.

It refers to the importance of the learning that takes place before children learn to read.

We know the skills that are an important foundation for learning to read, and many of them are developed at home.

For this month we will look at some important aspects of early literacy that we can support as parents and grandparents.

One of the first considerations is developing oral language skills.

Singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes or poems help children play with language.

They enjoy the rhythm, rhyme and repetition. They also enjoy the time we spend

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singing and reciting with them.

Before the 1980s the prevalent theory about how children learn to read was the reading readiness theory.

The belief was that children had to reach a certain mental age equivalent in order to be “ready” to learn to read.

At that point, usually at about age six and one half, there were a set of skills that needed to be mastered in order before reading instruction began.

In the 1980s the theory changed to that of emergent

literacy.

This theory emphasizes the importance of the role of everything that happens at home before children enter school.

All the everyday experiences provide steps along the way to becoming readers and writers.

The idea is that reading and writing skills develop in a continual recognition of the printed word.

You have seen this if you’ve watched a young child holding a favorite book upside down while pretending to “read” the story.

You have seen this if you’ve watched a young child scribble then “read” the story back to you.

You learn about this when a toddler recognizes and names the familiar golden arches as McDonalds.

One of our jobs as parents and grandparents is to provide opportunities for our children and grandchildren to experience books and writing.

We need to be sure they have books or magazines to read and eventually pencil and paper as appropriate and with supervision.

They also need to see us reading and writing in everyday life.

Reading aloud is the most important things we can do to

promote early literacy.

Being read to fosters a positive attitude toward books and reading.

There is satisfaction and enjoyment for adults and children both as they share in a reading experience.

The closeness and time spent together are also benefits of holding a child on your

lap and reading to him or her.

Toddlers can be encouraged to add writing to their play.

They can make grocery lists as they pretend to cook.

They love to take meal orders as they play restaurant.

Remember that they are experimenting and learning about how print works.

So, we accept their scribbles

and engage them in conversations about what they wrote.

Know that all that you do with your children and grandchildren matters and makes a difference in their literacy development.

Enjoy the time spent together and enjoy watching them as they grow and learn about language and print.

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Milliman qualifies for state wrestling tourney Alaniz, Crandall, Paul, and Herbst fail to qualify

By Randy Holland Oregon will have one representative at the IHSA Individual Wrestling Championships at the State Farm Center in Champaign this weekend.

Sophomore Jacob Milliman took second place in the 113 pound weight class at the Oregon Sectional on Saturday.

Andrew Herbst at 106 pounds and Noah Paul at 132 pounds were defeated the consolation semifinals.

Paul will be an alternate to the finals. 145 pounder Chris Alaniz dropped out in the wrestleback quarterfinals and 182 pounder Zachary Crandall went out in the first round of the lower bracket.

All five Oregon wrestlers competed in the championship quarterfinals, Milliman after an opening round bye and the rest with first round wins.

Herbst, Milliman, and Paul all reached the semifinals, with Milliman winning to insure his trip to Champaign.

He is the first Oregon sophomore to qualify since Randall Peterson took third place in 2004.

Milliman was happy to advance, but was a little disappointed in his loss in the final.

“My coaches really had me ready for this,” he said. “They worked me hard. If I hadn’t got caught in that cradle, I think I would have beat him.”

First places in the tournament were hard to come by unless you were from Aurora Christian.

The Eagles brought 12 wrestlers to the competition and 10 will advance to state.

They owned the first place mat with one of their wrestlers going for the championship in eight of the first nine weight classes.

The first six took the title. Over on the third place mat, the Eagles won both of their matches.

In all, Aurora lost just eight matches in the entire tournament, spelling trouble for Lena-Winslow-Stockton who will face them in the first round of the Dual Team State series.

Lena had two champions and two runners up, both seconds narrow losses to wrestlers from Aurora Christian.

Jonah Pearson of Byron took first at 182 pounds and Jared Van Vleet and Drake Jennings of Stillman Valley took titles at 132 and 195 pounds.

The other three champions were from Dakota, ErieProphetstown, and Kewanee.

Byron had four qualifiers and Stillman three. Orion and Rock Island Alleman also had four wrestlers advance, all third and fourth places.

Milliman’s championship match was a barn burner. Against third ranked Tyler Eby of Aurora, Milliman lost a takedown and a cradle and was in a 5-0 hole.

He reversed at the end of the first and caught a hip toss in the second to get within one.

He tied it up in the third with an escape but lost a takedown.

He fought out of a half nelson, picked up a penalty point and got let up to tie it again.

With 30 seconds left, his shot was countered and he was thrown to his back for two points. Eby let him up and Milliman scored a takedown with five seconds on the clock to go down 11-10.

Milliman got to the first place mat with a bye, a quarterfinal pin and a 6-1 decision.

In the round of eight, he led 6-0 when pulled a wing back at 2:28. Milliman was dominant in the semifinal against fifth ranked Billy Taylor of Alleman.

He started with a quick takedown and rode tough through the rest of the first.

He had a reversal and lost a late escape in the second.

Milliman countered a high

Above, Oregon’s Jacob Milliman (top) wrestles Aurora Christian’s Tyler Eby for first place in the 113 pound weight division at the Oregon Sectional on Saturday night. Below, Oregon coach Justin Lahman talks with Miliman during the 113-pound championship match at the Oregon Sectional. Photos by Earleen Hinton

crotch midway through the third and held off a scramble at the end to take the win.

Herbst had backpoints with a cradle and a double chicken wing in the first period of his opener to lead 8-0.

A reverse and a wing over in the second added five points and he completed a 15-0 technical fall with a scrambling reverse eleven seconds into the third.

In the quarterfinal against ninth ranked Colton Linke of Morrison, Herbst led 2-0 after the first and reversed to start the second.

Leading 4-0 on his feet in the third, Herbst lost a takedown with 25 seconds left in the match. He got let up and worked his way into a takedown as time expired to advance to the semifinals with Turn to B2

Lady Hawks fall at regional

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Oregon’s Addie Kitzmiller has advanced to the sectional level of the three-point showdown. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Kitzmiller advances in three-point showdown Addie Kitzmiller advanced to the sectional round of Country Financial’s ThreePoint Showdown. Kitzmiller, a senior, made seven of 15 treys to advance.

Other players to advance from the Winnebago Regional were; Meghan McCarey, Byron;

Abbie McKinley, Byron; and Anna McMillan, North Boone.

Three other Lady Hawks: Meredith Gelander, Jessica Hunt, and Olivia Lambrigtsen failed to advance.

Kitzmiller will shoot again on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Bureau Valley Sectional.

In Oregon’s 45-33 regional semifinal loss to Byron last week, one of two things would happen anytime the Hawks would get close: a turnover or missed shot near the basket.

“That’s been our story all year,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “We had the chance to tie or go ahead and we couldn’t convert.”

The Hawks trailed the entire game, but pulled with 29-27 at the end of the third quarter and then 33-31 early in the fourth on a pair of Bailey Montavon baskets.

With a 29-16 rebounding advantage at the point and being the aggressor most of the contest, Oregon appeared poised to gain control.

Instead, Byron’s defense stiffened and Oregon had turnovers on four of its next six possessions and would not make another basket the rest of the game.

Oregon was also hurt by the shooting of guard Emmi Keller, who scored 24 of the 45 points by Byron.

In the third quarter, though, Byron opened the door for Oregon by only scoring one point.

After committing 16 turnovers and only shooting 6-for-23 in the first half, Oregon trailed 28-16.

Additionally, two turnovers

came within 30 seconds of the third quarter.

When it looked the bleakest, Oregon quickly went on a 9-point run to pull within 2825. Sandwiched between two baskets by Jessica Hunt were scores by Olivia Lambrigtsen and Addie Kitzmiller.

Meredith Gelander, who led everyone in assists, fed Hunt beautifully for one of the scores and did the same to Montavon in the fourth quarter.

“We were attacking and moving the ball around,” Eckardt said. “We were following the game plan.”

That’s exactly what Eckardt said minutes before the game tipped off.

“We want to take care of the ball and control the pace that we want, not what they are dictating,” she said. “The last time we played them, we were able to eliminate their best players with good defense.”

Indeed, it was the Hawks controlling the pace of play and dictating the game. Byron seemed to content with that plan and were very patient on offense. But, many of their points came on fast breaks or off turnovers.

In the first quarter, Keller gave an indication of things to come by nearly outscoring (8to-9) Oregon on her own.

Trailing 13-9, the Hawks did have moderate success getting the ball inside, but a few points on the floor from missed bunnies.

Sarah Wolber got into the act early in the second quarter, with a score off a Gelander assist and then an assist of her own to Hunt to keep the Hawks within 15-13.

Eckardt generously ran a 10-person rotation the entire game.

The turnover bugaboo haunted Oregon the rest of the second quarter with Byron using a 13-3 run to close out the half.

Keller and Meghan McCarey made the Hawks pay for the

miscues with back-to-back scores off steals.

With both teams playing pressure defense, the third quarter saw 11 combined turnovers and 10 missed shots in the final four minutes.

The only score in that time span was a basket by Hunt to make it 29-27.

Oregon got good minutes out of part-time player Gylian Finch, who if often gone for volleyball.

Her athleticism enabled the Hawks to better withstand

Oregon’s Jessica Hunt and Bailey Montavon battle for a rebound during Feb. 7 action at the Winnebago Regional.

Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Wrestling sectional From B1 a 7-2 decision.

In the semifinal against eventual champion Joel Mylin of Aurora Christian, Herbst lost a hard fought takedown out the back in the first and Mylin sat out for an escape in the second to take a 3-0 lead.

Herbst could not get through for a takedown the rest of the period and it was the same in the third after he scored an escape with just under a minute left, and the Oregon freshman dropped to the wrestleback semifinal with a hard fought 3-1 loss.

In consolation semifinal against sixth ranked Connor Elmer of Dakota, Herbst lost an early counter and was working the switch but could not get around. He rode tough through the second.

He escaped 50 seconds into the third to get within one but was countered again his season ended with a 4-1 loss. Elmer was defeated in the third place match.

Paul started against Noah Stetser of Peru St. Bede. He had two sets of backpoints and led 14-2 when he worked a half nelson for a pin at 3:57.

Paul met Andrew Stewart of Aurora Christian in the second round. He got a little scare in the first when he was reversed almost to his back, but he rolled to a 22-7 technical fall at 4:16, scoring three sets of backpoints and four takedowns on the way, the last completing the fall.

Paul just did not have enough horsepower in his semifinal against second ranked Stone Engle of Mercer County.

He trailed 2-1 after a late escape in the first. He lost an escape and takedown in the second.

He escaped at the one minute mark in the third, but was countered down and turned

Top, left to right: Zach Crandall and AFC’s Brian Elshoff (182) lock arms.

Noah Paul (132) wrestles Aurora Christian’s Andrew Stewart.

Andrew Herbst (106) lifts Morrison’s Colton Linke.

Chris Alaniz battles Orion’s Trent Scharpman Photos by Earleen Hinton

with a turk for three points to lose 12-2. Engle finished second to Van Vleet.

Paul went to the wrestleback semifinal to face fifth ranked Jack Patting of Alleman with the state berth on the line. Paul lost an early takedown and escaped with ten seconds left in the first.

He lost an escape 40 seconds into the second and a takedown with 40 seconds left in the period. Paul escaped early in the third and ended the match in rolling scramble but he could not score again, going down 5-2.

Patting took third making Paul an alternate for next week.

Alaniz started strong when he hit a quick heel pick and went for a high half nelson, pinning at 1:16 to defeat Keegan Donnelly of Aurora Central Catholic. In the quarterfinal he met eventual third place finisher Trent Scharpman of Orion.

Alaniz got an early takedown, lost an escape, and gave up a hard fought takedown with 20 seconds left.

He tried to put on a guillotine in the second, but was reversed from there. Alaniz collected a penalty point and he was down 5-3 in the third.

After losing a takedown he tried to stand for an escape, but

Scharpman drove Alaniz down and pinned him at 5:34.

Alaniz met Sam Hahn of AFC in the first round of consolation. He scored a spinning takedown in the first and slipped off two headlock takedown attempts on his way to a 7-0 win.

Alaniz could not duplicate his Regional semifinal win over Logan Lagerhausen of Stillman in the wrestleback quarterfinal.

After a scoreless first period, he lost an escape and a high crotch to his back for two points to trail 5-0 after two.

Alaniz scored his only point when he escaped with thirty

seconds left, but he lost a takedown as time expired to go down to a 12-1 major decision and end his state hopes.

Crandall started against Brian Eishoff of AshtonFranklin-Center. He scored a three point chicken wing the first period buzzer.

Up 6-0 at the start of the third, Crandall lost a hip toss, going to his back for three points but he rolled over came out on top to pin at 4:44.

Crandall drew tenth ranked Bryan Caves of Riverdale in the quarterfinal. After losing a takedown, he tried to stand and Caves caught him in a half nelson and took him to his

back at 1:24. Caves went on to take second place.

In an action packed first period of the first round of consolation against Gabe Friedrichsen of Erie, Crandall countered and came out on top for the takedown and two backpoints.

After a restart, Crandall lost a switch into a cradle for three points. He had a nice switch but lost a reverse with three seconds left in the period and Crandall trailed 7-6.

He could not escape in the second or in the third after losing a reversal and he was the first Hawk out of the competition with a 9-6 loss.

Lady Hawks lose at regional Season ends for OHS bowlers From B1 Byron’s trapping defense.

The main problem, though, was an inability to get a shot off in the game’s final six minutes. The only points were 2-of-4 free throw shooting by Gelander.

“We played our hearts out,” Eckardt said. “If we could have made some of those close-in shots and held on to the ball, it may have been a different outcome.”

As they’ve done all year, it

was Montavon with 12 points and Hunt with 10, leading the way for Oregon. No one else had more than three points.

Oregon finished the year at 12-18 and 3-7 in conference.

Starters Montavon, Gelander, Hunt and Kitzmiller are graduating seniors, with Lani Morris, Wolber and Finch also gone.

“That’s going to be a lot to replace. We got so many contributions from that senior class,” Eckardt said.

Lambrigtsen will be the floor leader again as a junior and role players Hannah Donaldson and MyKenzie Beitel return.

Winnebago beat Byron 5344 on Feb. 9 to move on to the Bureau Valley Sectional.

On Monday, Winnebago beat Spring Valley Hall 4744 to move into the sectional final against Elgin (Harvest Christian Academy) who beat Seneca 53-39. The sectional championship is Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

The season came to and end for three Oregon girl bowlers, though a pair of them made quite a run and fell short of advancing downstate.

At the Kaneland sectional, freshman Rebbeca Meyers and senior Caitlyn Kaltenbrun finished 21st and 25th place among 100 competitors.

Meyers’ score of 1210 was only five spots away from grabbing an at-large individual berth for the state tournament.

Kaltenbrun was close behind at 1202.

Katie Dummer of Rochelle

took the final spot with a 1,260.

Meyers game out strong and was consistent all day, rolling a 214, 190, 201, 222, 192 and 191.

“For a freshman, Rebbeca didn’t let anything get to her.

She stayed even keel all day,” Coach Eric Carlson said.

Kaltenbrun struggled a bit in her morning round, with a 179, 199 and 189 for a 567. In the afternoon session, she went 223, 200 and 212 for a 635.

“She threw well, but got some bad breaks in the

morning round. In bowling sometimes, you can throw real well, but still be left with splits,” Carlson said.

It was a fitting ending for her bowling career at Oregon which saw her be a state qualifier last year.

The other Hawk bowler was Sammantha Meyers, who had games of 138, 150, 189, 158, 165 and 170 to place 63rd.

Harlem won the sectional with a 6,497, which would have placed second at the boys sectional held at the same Mardi Gras Lanes.

Sports Column Wrestling’s 1A Sectional packed the BHC

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The most labor-intensive event the Oregon athletic department puts on is the wrestling sectional, with the junior-high track sectional close behind.

This past weekend, the Blackhawk Center was packed to the rafters Friday night and all day on Saturday with fans from all over northern Illinois.

This is no ordinary sports event.

The wrestling community is hard core in support for their sport. My ears are still ringing from all the cheering.

I pride myself on physical endurance, but by Saturday night, I was worn out from covering the meet. I can’t imagine how the wrestlers, coaches and referees felt after the 276 contested matches were finally over.

The hardest worker of the bunch?

I’m going with Oregon

athletic department secretary Tracy Harvey. She probably put in more hours than anyone feeding the heavy-appetite coaches, along with her other duties.

As superintendent Tom Mahoney told me, wrestling coaches eat three times as much as normal people.

Tracy pulled it off and drew loads of compliments for her efforts.

Whether it was Vern Welp, Kip Crandall or current AD Mike Lawton, Oregon puts on a first-class operation as a host for IHSA-sanctioned events. I’ve felt fortunate to cover sports under those three gentlemen.

And, congratulations to local Kevin Rude for being named Sectional Grand Marshall for his many achievements and contributions to the sports wrestling.

Aurora Christian Emerges An very interesting development found its way into this year’s sectional and that is the emergence of Aurora Christian is a genuine wrestling power.

In only its second year as a program, AC dominated the sectional, sending eight kids to championship matches and

two more the third-place bouts for a total of 10 state qualifiers.

How does that happen?

It goes back to the age-old question of the difference between a public and private school. There is no way a public school could pull that off.

For so many top flight wrestlers to suddenly show up, there has to be a huge drawing card. Apparently, AC has the mechanism in place for that to happen.

Will they become the next Lombard Montini, a school that used to be in 1A, but is now one of the best programs in the country? They appear to be trending that way.

Did you know Aurora Christian’s basketball team is also No. 1 in basketball for 1A, beating 2A power Winnebago earlier in the year?

Has a school ever won state titles in both sports? With the law of averages, it is a long shot for a school to have both outstanding wrestlers and basketball players in the same year.

If it can be done, it appears as AC has the resources to do it.

Coach Opened His Home One of my favorite football coaches over the years has

been Mike Lalor of Stillman Valley. I was a bit to surprised to see him at both regional and sectional wrestling.

Seems that he has a reason, as wrestler Sam Durfey lives with Lalor family. With his father in prison and his mom being transferred out of state for work, Durfey was going to have to leave Stillman Valley in his senior year.

Both Mike and his wife opened their home to him and he has been with them since this fall.

With Durfey qualifying for the state tournament, his mom plans to come back from Arizona to see him compete this weekend.

The best match of the sectional didn’t come in the championships, but in the semifinals at 132 between defending state champ Tyler Fleetwood and state runnerup Jared VanVleet of Stillman.

That one went into overtime and was a classic mat battle.

I may be biased, but my personal favorite was watching sophomore Jacob Milliman of Oregon tangle with Aurora Christian senior Tyler Eby in the finals at 113.

Eby had the upper hand and every time it looked like he was going to pull away, the

tenacious Milliman came back, with Eby only winning 11-10.

I also noticed that same spirit watching Milliman play football. Few kids have that intangible and it was a pleasure to observe.

Polo Can’t Catch a Break On a totally different subject, the IHSA released its boys basketball seedings and as expected the Polo Marcos got a bum draw for what seems like the umpteenth year in a row.

That’s not meant to construe it should have been different.

Polo as a No. 4 opposite Sterling Newman as No. 1 makes sense. But, Polo can’t seem to catch a break come regional time.

Newman is playing at a high level and will be very difficult to beat. Their younger guys have gotten better and coach Ray Sharp will have them mentally tough.

Two years ago, I saw firsthand how Newman used mental fortitude to beat a more talented Oregon team at the regional final.

Polo has the element of danger, though. If they can get out and run, hits threes and avoid mistakes, they can beat Newman.

Don’t count out Forreston.

Andy Colbert

As a No. 8 seed, the Cardinals have enough individual star power to give Prophetstown and Polo all they can handle.

Beautiful Weather Finally, what a beautiful week of weather last week, with the gently falling snow.

Thankfully the school officials at Oregon didn’t fall prey to the fear-mongering perpetuated by the news media and ran the wrestling sectional exactly to schedule.

It’s getting ridiculous how lathered our society has become about a simple snowstorm. Instead, why don’t we embrace it as a gift.

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Home brew: New pub taps into regional beer, wines From A1 Coffee and Chocolates, recently opened next door – it’s connected through a set of French doors – and food from Hazels, or other establishments, can be brought in, O’Neil said.

Conover Coffee and Chocolates originally opened in 2003 and was purchased by one of its employees, Candace Rivera. “It is bittersweet to have this location,� she said of moving from the coffee cafe’s longtime location, but the “downtown is changing and I wanted to be a part of it. I am recreating and making the business my own, while embracing partnerships� – like the one with Cork & Tap. Hazel’s still sells the coffee and chocolates that customers know and love, while offering an expanded menu, including bruschetta, flatbreads, soups, a variety of sandwiches, and burgers made with local beef. “Working with other local businesses is the key for small towns,� said Rivera.

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Call 815-732-7017 or a website is under construction at Hazels-cafe. com, and a Facebook page is being created. In the meantime, you can check out conovercoffees.com.

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Oregon man graduates from Drug Court An Oregon man recently graduated from New Horizon’s Ogle County Adult Drug Court.

Thomas D. Leigh, 29, completed the five required phases of the program which offers intensive services to nonviolent adult felons identified as having significant substance abuse problems.

“Drug Court has helped me in many ways,” Leigh said. “It has made me a more responsible person. Allowed me to take a look at the person I was and truly change who that person was.”

“This remains an on-going process and yes I still have

flaws, but Drug Court has given me a chance to prove that I can be a better person and one that does contribute to a functioning society,” he said.

New Horizon’s Drug Court is a problem solving court that provides comprehensive, increased supervision to substance-dependent nonviolent adult offenders, providing an opportunity to address their substance abuse and its impact on criminal behavior.

Drug Court requires a minimum commitment of 14 months, which can be extended Ogle County Judge John B. Roe, left, congratulates Thomas D. Leigh, of Oregon, a recent graduate of New Horizons Drug Court. Photo supplied if necessary.

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

Feb. 5 At approximately 9:43 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Coffman Road and Illinois 26 in reference to semi truck with a semi trailer which had rolled over.

After an investigation, deputies learned a 2004 Peterbilt semi truck hauling a semi trailer with milk was traveling westbound in the 15,000 block of West Coffman Road and had just turned off of Illinois 26 and only traveled approximately 50 feet, before the semi caught the north edge of the ditch.

The driver, Dennis Cross, 55, Winnebago, was unable to control the semi truck and trailer before it tipped on the passenger side.

Cross was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital

by Forreston EMS for non-life threatening injuries.

Feb. 6 Corey D. Jones, 44, Baileyville, was arrested on

an outstanding Ogle County warrant for violation of sex offender registration.

His bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 7 court appearance.

Michael Klatt, 44, McHenry, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended.

Klatt posted $2,000 (10%) as bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 23.

Mark Moore, 51, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Moore posted $336 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Feb. 7 At 1:34 a.m., deputies along with Rochelle Police Department and Rochelle EMS/Fire responded to the 17000 block of East Illinois 38 for a single vehicle crash with injuries.

After an investigation it was determined that Jacob Quade,

25, Rochelle, was driving westbound on Illinois 38 and lost control of his vehicle.

The vehicle entered the south ditch and collided with a culvert.

Quade was transported to Rochelle Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

He was arrested for driving while under the influence and released on a $3,000 I-bond.

Tiffany Barracks-Spates, 37, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

Baracks-Spates was held in lieu of bond at the jail.

Kenneth J. Peltz, 45, Mt. Carroll, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Peltz’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 8 court appearance.

Ray Nichols, 18, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for obstructing identification. His posted bond of $3,000 (10%) and is scheduled to appear in

court on Feb. 13.

Tyler Burnett, 27, Aurora, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence. He posted bond of $3,000 (10%) and is scheduled to appear in court on March 2.

Feb. 8 At 9:52 a.m., deputies responded to a complaint of a violation of a stalking, no contact order at Anderson Trucking, 402 E. Main St., Forreston that occurred on Feb. 7, at 9:59 p.m. After a further investigation, Joshua S. McQuality, 41, Oregon, was located at 305 N. Fourth St. Oregon.

McQuality was taken into custody for violation of a stalking, no contact order.

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

Lara Stacy, (age not listed), Princeton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

She posted $1,442 as bond and was released from jail.

She is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26.

Feb. 9 At approximately 2:44 a.m., deputies responded to a vehicle in the ditch in the 5000 block of South Illinois 26. After further investigation, Dalton Delhotal, 22, Dixon, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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

Feb. 10 At 11:01 p.m., deputies responded to the 4000 block of south Ridge Road for a onevehicle accident with injuries.

After a short investigation, Carli D. Janecek, 20, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while under the influence, unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor and on an outstanding warrant from Ogle County for failure to appear.

Deputies were assisted by Oregon Ambulance.

The accident remains under

investigation.

Feb. 11 At 5:20 p.m., deputies along with the Illinois State Police and Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS/Fire were advised of a two-vehicle crash on I-39 northbound at mile marker 107 with an injury.

After an investigation, it was determined that Michael Boyk, 37, Loves Park, lost control of his Chevrolet Camaro while driving northbound on I-39 causing the vehicle to spin and strike a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jacob Clem, 33, Rockford.

Boyk was issued traffic citations and was uninjured.

Clem was transported to Swedish American Hospital by EMS for non life threatening injuries.

Trey Brugman, 24, Stillman Valley, was arrested on three outstanding Ogle County warrants: possession of cannabis, theft, and failure to appear.

Brugman’s bonds were set at $5,000 (10%), $3,000 (10%) and $1,780 (full cash) pending a Feb. 13 court appearance.

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

Jan. 30 At 8:37 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of North Third Street resulting in the arrest of Anthony L. Young, 41, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Young was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Feb. 1 At 1:13 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of South Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Jeremiah J. Pumfrey, 28, Oregon, for disorderly conduct.

Pumfrey was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Feb. 3 Jeremy D. Roos, 40, Oregon,

was issued a citation at 4:52 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration.

This violation occurred at the Fourth Street and Washington Street intersection.

Meg C. Moorehead, 24, Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:54 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 900 block of West Washington Street.

Feb. 4 Kayla M. White, 21, Dixon, was issued a citation at 10:22 a.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

Chelsie N. Boyer, 27, Oregon, was arrested at 9:55 p.m. on an outstanding Rockford Police Department

warrant for failure to appear.

Boyer was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Feb. 7 At 3:05 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Oregon Trail Road and Washington Street involving a 2017 Chevrolet driven by James E. Berg, 73, Dixon, and a 2014 Ford driven by Gail N. Westfall, 82, Oregon. Berg was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection.

Feb. 9 Brenda J. Florin, 54, Oregon, was issued a citation at 4:36 a.m. for failure to signal when required. This violation occurred at the intersection of Sixth Street and Adams Street.

At 10:42 p.m., police responded to a disturbance

in the parking lot of Alfano’s Restaurant, located at 801 S. Fourth Street, resulting in taking one 17-year-old female juvenile, Oregon, into limited custody for the charge of battery.

The juvenile was taken into limited custody and released into the care of their parent’s, with a petition for juvenile delinquency being sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Todd C. Martin, 46, Dixon, was issued a citation at 12:40 p.m. for failure to signal when required. This violation occurred at the intersection of North River Road and Washington Street.

Feb. 10 At 5:15 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection

of South Fourth Street and Gale Street involving a 2005 Toyota driven by Amanda D. Lambert, 22, Rockford, and a 2011 Chrysler driven by Benjamin F. Warkins, 30, Dixon.

At 7:30 a.m., following a thorough investigation, Mark J. Gruszeczka, 56, Oregon, was arrested for possession of cannabis more than 100 grams.

Gruszeczka was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This offense occurred in the 100 block of North Seventh Street.

Feb. 11 At 1:41 p.m., police responded a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of South Fourth Street involving a 1999 Nissan driven by Gabrielle E. Russell, 18, Mt. Morris, and a 1999 Ford driven by Lora A. Stenzel, 58, Oregon. Russell was issued a citation for failure

to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Twenty six parking tickets and five verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 29 through Feb. 11.

General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 29 - Feb. 11 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle................................11 Citizen Complaints.............15 Animal Complaint................1 Juvenile Complaint...............1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...............................10 Disturbance / Domestic........2 Assist EMS / Other Department...............10 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...................4 Lockout Vehicle/Building.....9 911 Hang-up / Open Line.....3 Traffic Stops.......................13

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

Jan. 26 Amber Andres, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing March 2.

Phillip Hughes, 53, Steward, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing March 2.

Brandy Thomas, 32, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing March 2.

Shane Brogan, 21, Rockford, three counts domestic battery, criminal trespass to a residence, aggravated assault, jury status

call Feb. 26.

Trendall Lewis, 35, Rochelle, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, jury status call Feb. 26.

Wade Winekauf, 58, Dixon, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, status hearing March 2.

Alejandra Lozano-Ramos, identity theft, status hearing March 26.

Heather Harms, 39, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status hearing March 2.

Megan Hacker, 29, Byron, identity theft, status hearing March 2.

Dalton Ibarra, 20, Franklin

Grove, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a vehicle unlawful consumption, motion to increase bond Feb. 27.

Vernon Taylor, 81, Arizona, pleaded guilty to obstructing justice. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 months probation and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,151. A count of driving while license revoked was dismissed.

Jan. 29 Daniel Wallgren, 36, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, domestic battery, bond motion hearing Feb. 26.

Jan. 30 Conor Smith, 20, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to robbery.

Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and 48 months probation, and ordered him to pay costs of $2,082.

Pursuant to a plea agreement counts of home invasion, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass to a residence were dismissed.

Casimir Williams, 20, Dolton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, pretrial conference Feb. 15.

Jan. 31 Brian Powell, 36, Forreston, violation of sex offender registration, status hearing March 26.

James

Ball,

56,

Dixon,

burglary, theft, status hearing March 2.

Megan Bauer, 23, Sycamore, deceptive practices, preliminary hearing Feb. 28.

Trinity Maples, 28, Polo, aggravated battery, theft, status hearing March 26.

pretrial conference Feb. 26.

Dylan Pinkston, 23, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, criminal trespass to a vehicle, preliminary hearing Feb. 21.

Feb. 2

Joshua Schier, 41, Polo, theft, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing March 28.

Aaron Clark, 39, Hinckley, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic needle, status hearing Feb. 26.

Feb. 1 Ashley Williamson, 32, Mt. Morris, burglary, ID theft,

Justin Malston, 25, Dixon, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked.

Judge John Redington sentenced him to 90 days in jail and 12 months probation, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,597.

Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Feb. 15.

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Woman killed by train in Rochelle The name of a woman killed by a train Monday in Rochelle had not yet been released Tuesday afternoon.

A spokesman for the Rochelle Police Department said that detectives were working with the Illinois State Police and Ogle County Coroner Lou Finch to determine the victim’s identity.

An autopsy was completed Tuesday morning.

Police said the woman walked in front of a Union Pacific train near Washington Street shortly before 1:30 p.m.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information was available as of press time.

State Police Activity Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Michael Kuehl reported the following activities in District 1.

Jan. 29 Petrovaa N. Porter, 39, of Rochelle, was arrested at 4:08 p.m. on Ill. 251 at Bethel Road in Ogle County for wanted on warrant. Porter posted bond and was released.

Jan. 30 Niklous L. Whyte, 43, or Forreston, was arrested at 7:23 a.m. on Ill. 64 and Mulford Road in Ogle County for

IEMA: Prepare for earth to quake

wanted on warrant. Whyte was transported to Ogle County Jail.

Feb. 1 Patrick M. Zerkle, 31, of St. Louis, Missouri, was stopped for speeding at 10:53 a.m. on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 83 in Lee County and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding. Zerkle was released on an I-bond.

At left, Wayne Reising, Oregon, braved the winter weather on Sunday to walk his rescue dog Lady on the path at Oregon Park West.

Above, icicles hang from a tree in Oregon.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Some of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in North America rocked the mostly rural central U.S. between December 1811 and February 1812, including parts of southern Illinois.

The strongest earthquakes in this series were estimated to be around magnitude 8.0, and were felt as far away as the East Coast.

Today, this multi-state region

is heavily populated and highly developed. A similar earthquake now would cause widespread devastation to buildings, utilities, roads, bridges and other infrastructure, as well as result in many injuries and deaths.

While damage would be less severe in other parts of Illinois, utility outages, road closures and disruptions to deliveries of essential supplies would

significantly impact the lives of most Illinoisans.

Recognizing the earthquake risk in Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February.

“In addition to the New Madrid Seismic Zone, where

the 1811-12 quakes occurred, southern Illinois is also adjacent to the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone,” said IEMA Interim Director Jennifer Ricker. “We can’t predict when the next devastating earthquake in this region will happen, but we can help people learn how to protect themselves and reduce damage to their homes.”

Ricker said people need to

remember to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” when they feel the ground shaking: “Drop” down to the floor, take “Cover” under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture, and “Hold On” to the furniture item and be prepared to move with it until the shaking ends.

For additional earthquake preparedness information, visit www.Ready.Illinois.gov .

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.

Feb. 2 Valeria L. Boss and Matthew W. Christian, quit claim to Valerie L. Boss and Matthew W. Christian, 4358 W. Ill. 64, Mt. Morris Township.

Intermodal Capital Holdings Limited Partnership, warranty deed to Roserock Holdings

LLC, Ill. 251 and Steward Road, Flagg Township, $1,023,600.

Feb. 5 Virgil F. Toepfer Jr. and Rosalie A. Toepfer, warranty deed to Teddy J. Berry and Andrea A. Berry, 212 S. Oak St., Stillman Valley, $105,000.

David A. Slack, warranty deed to Judith D. Ford and Daniel I. Ford, 8674 N. Crestview Rd., Marion Township, $301,000.

Lester Marham Tremble, warranty deed to Larry N. Holland and Thomas L. Gale, 504 W. Merchant St., Byron, $160,000.

Douglas L. Dales, warranty

deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 1156 E. Helle Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $30,276.

Judith C. Bright and Richard G. Bright, quit claim to Richard G. Bright and Judith C. Bright as trustees of the 2018 Bright Family Trust, 3071 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Rockvale Township.

Feb. 6 Gary Dunn and Lori Dunn, warranty deed to Jeffrey D. Klopotek and Sarah N. Slavenas, 1306 Brookside Drive, Rochelle, $105,000.

Dairon Betancourt, warranty deed to Keith O. Eller and

Shealyn T. McGuigan, 6857 S. Joanne Ave., Flagg Township, $110,000.

to Dan Foster and Jennifer Foster, 621 S. 1st St., Rochelle, $50,000.

Catherine Stoddard, warranty deed to Trace Dummer, 1218 Crestlane, Rochelle, $110,000.

Jacob Herald and Natalie Herald, warranty deed to Christopher Foster and April Foster, 505 E. Barbara St., Mt. Morris, $100,000.

Feb. 7 Karla D. Stedar, warranty deed to Margaret E. Staten, 221 S. 10th St., Rochelle, $25,000.

Victor H. Ochoa and Alissa E. Ochoa, warranty deed to Grant E. Meadows and Cherise E. Cerocke, 503 S. Regulators St., Creston, $135,000.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, warranty deed to James J. Pittman, 602 S. Pierce St., Creston, $120,000.

Dylan Wittig and Danielle E. Wittig, warranty deed to Kortney M. Witmer, 100 S. Broadway St., Forreston Township, $104,000.

Steven D. Rueff and Nichole Fry Rueff, quit claim to Matthew S. Childers and Krista Y. Childers, 1101 Frosty Morning Drive, Davis Junction, $6,000.

Margaret Foster, quit claim

Feb. 8 Phillip L. Fossler, quit claim to Phillip L. Fossler and Linda L. Fossler, farmland at 4170 S. Evergreen Rd. and 10653 W. Henry Rd., Buffalo Township.

Bank of America, warranty deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 407 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $28,000.

and

Ogle County Sheriff, Zechariah Furman and US Bank, Sheriff’s deed to Russell Stevens and Hub Shuttle Inc., 2960 E. Honey Creed Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $14,401.

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She is survived by her significant other, Kurt Kujnisch, of Rochelle; daughter, Nicole Wingert, of Dixon; and two grandchildren,

Logan Scott Stoker and Kennedy Nicole Wingert; two brothers, Christopher and Larry Eykamp, both of Florida; and many very close friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Lee Madden; her husband, Richard L. Smith; her father, Lawrence (Mary) Eykamp, and her mother, Phyllis (Chuck) Nelson.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Rochelle VFW Post 3878.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Cremation care was provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

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

went to work for Northern Illinois Harvester until his retirement.

In his spare time you would find Gerald fishing, woodworking, or enjoying ballroom dancing with his wife Ethel.

Survivors include daughters, Sally (Wayne) Stauffer, of Polo, and Sherri (Jerry) Michalak, of Freeport; son, Gary Lee (Kathy) Woodin, of Lake of the Hills; sisters, Bernice Riddle, of Polo, and Beverly Brown, of Columbus, Indiana; brothers, Harold (Lucille)

Woodin, of Polo, Archie Woodin, of Milledgeville, and Paul (Shirley) Woodin, Milan; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Geneva and Ardela; and brother, Dewayne.

A private burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, next to his loving wife. At the request of his family cremation rites will be accorded.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Obituaries Jay A. E. Dillon Jay Alan Everett Dillon, 36, of Leaf River and formerly of Oregon, died on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born on March 1, 1981 in Sycamore, the son of William and Janis (Anderson) Dillon.

Jay was a 1999 graduate of Oregon High School and drove truck for 10 years, the last two to three hauling gasoline for Casey’s General Stores.

When not driving truck, he

Jacquelyn L. Terry Jacquelyn “Jackie” L. (Gossard) Terry, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at Hope Hospital, Bonita Springs, Florida.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1930 in Ellisville to Loyd and Hazel (Manuel) Gossard.

She graduated from Sterling High School in 1948 and the University of New Mexico in 1952 with a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in comparative literature.

She married Danny C. Terry, her college sweetheart, on Sept. 1, 1951.

After moving to Polo, she began working for the Dixon State School as a social worker.

The couple welcomed three children into their home.

Along with her husband, they formerly co-owned several northern Illinois

was riding motorcycles.

Survived by his sister, Allison Dillon of Loves Park; nephews, Jayce William Dillon and Jayvion Alan Dillon; step-father, Mark Amerpohl; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins..

He was predeceased by his parents, Bill Dillon and Janis Amerpohl; maternal grandparents, Alan and Alene Anderson; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Mary Dahlberg; and uncles, Scott Gouker and Ole Dahlberg. newspapers, including the Tri-County Press, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Mendota Republican Reporter, Whiteside News-Sentinel, and Mt. Carroll Mirror Democrat.

They also operated a commercial printing plant in Polo.

Jacquelyn was an avid reader and loved all types of stories.

She and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe, being most partial to Wales and England.

She often enjoyed listening to music with her grandchildren, and her love for Julio Iglesias was well-known throughout the family.

Jacquelyn is survived by her children, Dan, of Cape Coral, Florida, John, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Drew (Tena), of Polo; nine grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were scheduled on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oregon Church of God with Pastor Michael Hoffman officiating.

Burial will be at Flagg Center Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Visit ww.farrellhollandgale. com to leave online condolences.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny C. Terry, of Polo; and her parents Loyd and Hazel Gossard, of Sterling.

Graveside services will be planned for later this year in Polo.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jackie’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hope Hospice at 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs FL, the Shrinershospitalsforchildren. org/Shc/donate, or the Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., Polo.

Lorna “Denise” Smith Lorna “Denise” Smith, 55, of Rochelle, died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.

Denise was born on July 19, 1962 to Lawrence and Phyllis (Bruce) Eykamp in Rochelle.

She was a life long Rochelle resident, working at the Sunrise restaurant as a server for more than 24 years.

Denise loved spending time with her significant other, Kurt Kujnisch, her grandchildren, and their many dachshund dogs.

She also enjoyed spending time with the Sunset Crew, working on crossword puzzles, and watching the various

Gerald E. Woodin

Gerald E. Woodin, 85, of Polo, died on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home.

Gerald was born May 9, 1932, in Polo, the son of Rex and Ola (Bellows) Woodin.

He married Ethel Chandler on Sept. 23, 1951 in Milledgeville. Ethel preceded him in death on March 19, Condolences can be sent to 2015.

Gerald worked at the https://www.fullermetz.com/ Gulf Station in Polo for tributes/jacquelyn-terry/guestmany years, and then book.

The family would like to than Felice and Napoleon Galang for their care of our mother and grandmother.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Kraig A. Starkweather; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on March 23, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTEEN (16) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF CHILDERS ACRES NO. 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 28, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 1963 IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 19 AS DOCUMENT NO. 359865 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN SAID COUNTY; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-28-103-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11073 Lincoln Lane Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11616.

I3076189 February 15, 22 & March 1, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Kraig A. Starkweather; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00072 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/21/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on March 23, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-28-103-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11073 Lincoln Lane Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-11616.

I3076189 February 15, 22 & March 1, 2018

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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

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RYAN S. MILLER, Deceased.

Case No. 2018-P-8 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RYAN S. MILLER of Oregon, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on February 5, 2018, to JILL A. MILLER, 975 E. Austin Ct., Oregon, IL 61061, whose attorney is Jay H. Scholl of Davis & Campbell L.L.C., 401 Main Street, Suite 1600, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 106 S 5th St #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with a representative, or both, on or before August 17, 2018, which date is not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it is filed. /s/ Jill A. Miller Representative) /s/ Jay H. Scholl (One of Her Attorneys) February 15, 22, March 1, 2018

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STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

LAWRENCE L. HALL a/k/a LARRY L. HALL, CHRISTINA A. HALL, BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP,UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 99 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim an interest: Part of the East Half (1/2) of Section 25, Township 25 North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West line of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 25, and the centerline of a public road known as Mill Road; thence South 84 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, along said centerline, 175.00 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter tract of land; thence continuing along said centerline, South 84 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East, 200 feet; thence South 0 degrees 10 minutes 34 seconds West, parallel with the West line of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 25, a distance of 529.09 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 14 seconds West, parallel with the North line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 25, a distance of 203.44 feet; thence North 0 degrees 10 minutes 34 seconds East, parallel with said West line, 203.91 feet; thence North 0 degrees 53 minutes 09 seconds East, 344.62 feet to the point of beginning; situated in Byron Township, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as:

2793 E. Mill Rd., Byron, IL 61010

Property Code / PIN:

04-25-400-015

Title Holder of Record:

LAWRENCE L. HALL & CHRISTINA A. HALL

Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Lawrence L. Hall and Christina A. Hall, husband and wife, to Alpine Bank & Trust Co. dated April 25, 2012 and recorded May 1, 2012 as Document No. 201201203312 to secure $206,400.00.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, "Unknown Owners" and "Non-Record Claimants" file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, on or before MARCH 15, 2018, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated: January 30, 2018 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist - #06198232 WILLIAMSMcCARTHYLLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 tsandquist@wilmac.com February 15, 22 & March 1, 2018

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Contact us by March 19, 2018 with your list for the sale bill

Gates open for item delivery March 29, 30, 31, April 2, 3, 4, 5 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm.

Lyle Hopkins (IL#440.000185) | POLO, IL 815-946-2660 • 800-848-9519

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Land Auction

Monday, February 19, 2018

98.98 surveyed acres

Located (on Woosung Road north east of IL 26 in Woosung, IL or south west of 9916 W Woosung Road, Dixon, IL 61021) in Section 11, Woosung Township, Ogle County, Illinois.

Watch for the Yellow Auction Signs on Woosung Road and Sterling Road (just east of IL 26).

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.

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-ST143528-0215

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SALES DAN DANREITER

INTERNET MGR. JOHN WATTS

SALES DAN VEREIDE

OWNER GREG MAJESKI

QUALITY VEHICLES SINCE 2005

849 North Galena Ave Dixon (815) 288-9600 OFFICE STEVE SCOTT

GENERALMANAGER MIKE PARENT

SALES NICK MELSNESS

SALES NICK MCCLANAHAN

ALL WITH CLEAN CARFAX AND FACTORY WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE!!!

2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT

2016 CHEVY SONIC

2016 CHEVY MALIBU

$10,987*OR ONLY $166 P/M** $11,987*OR ONLY $181 P/M** 2016 CHEVY IMPALA LT V6

$9,987*OR $150 P/M** 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX

$15,987*OR $14,987*OR $241 P/M** ONLY $226 P/M** GOING FAST. HURRY IN!!!

2017 CHEVY MALIBUS 2016 CHRYSLER 200S 2016 FORD FOCUSES

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FROM $12,999* or $196**

FROM $11,999* or $181**

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FROM $10,999* or $165**

LOCAL TRADES JUST IN!!!

2008 CHEVY 2500 diesel, Was $15,999*

Now $12,999!*

2003 CHEVY SHORT BOX C1500 runs strong

$2,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, 4x4, Hemi, Low miles, extra clean

$14,999*

2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT

$8,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, Laramie, 4x4, leather, hemi, extra clean

$13,999*

2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat, Clean

$4,999*

2012 CHEVY CAMARO Low miles, Sharp

$14,999*

2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat

$5,999*

2013 FORD MUSTANG fastback, low miles, Shaker blue

$12,999*

2005 SATURN 1300 Sunroof, leather

$4,999*

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

$8,999*

2007 PONTIAC G5 COUPE sunroof, Low miles

$5,999*

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL Sunroof, heated seats

$9,999*

2005 INFINITI GX35 Diamond white

$6,999*

2003 GMC SONOMA 4x4, V6, sharp

$5,999*

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

$5,499*

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

$4,999*

FIVE STAR REVIEWS!!!

BIG THANKS “Big thanks to Dan Danreiter and Steve Scott for the help on our purchase of our new vehicle. Great customer service.”

-Matt Arduini / Jan. 23, 2018

DID AN AMAZING JOB

“Mike Parent and Nick Melsness did an amazing job at getting us approved on our new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.

They worked extremely hard and were very friendly and helpful!”

-Paige Jones / Jan. 20, 2018

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

“My husband and I had an amazing experience at Majeski Motors! I would definitely recommend this company to my family and friends.”

-Tina Box / Jan. 23, 2018

MAJESKI MOTORS ROCKS!!

“Majeski Motors rocks!! Thank you Dan Vereide for helping me find the perfect vehicle for my family and I!!! I highly recommend him for your next car buying experience.”

-Shailyn Bellows / Jan. 20, 2018

THESE GENTLEMAN WERE SO NICE AND HELPFUL!!!

“Nick McClanahan was so nice and helpful at helping us find a car.”

-Ann Buelvas / Jan. 20, 2018

HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAJESKI MOTORS

“Would highly recommend Majeski Motors and especially John Watts. Very fair price with no pressure. John went above and beyond my expectations. Thank-you again John and thank-you also to Fred Hofmann!”

-Terry Newell / Jan. 20, 2018

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000-$1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000-$2,000 down, vehicles $20,000-$25,000-$3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+-$5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details