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City council approves plan for Settlers Ridge By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The Oregon City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to approve an agreement aimed at moving a dormant subdivision on its way to development. The council approved a contract with Sycamore National Bank & Trust, which owns the Settlers Ridge Subdivision on the east side of town. “This is a subdivision that was started in 2007 and fell victim to the recession,” said Mayor Ken Williams. “It is in the best interests
of the city to move forward with the installation of utilities so lots can be sold and homes built.” Under the terms of the agreement, the city will provide $107,000 toward project costs, and the bank will provide $75,000. Williams said the city will recover its costs as the lots are sold and developed. Funding for the city’s portion will come from a low interest loan provided by the bank, Williams said, and the city will recover its initial expenditure after 19 of the 50 lots have homes built on them. Commissioner Jim Barnes, who
cast the only dissenting vote, voiced opposition to the plan. “Why doesn’t the bank go ahead and develop it?” he said. “I do not see the city going into this, borrowing the money and making the payments, and maybe getting the money back.” Barnes said it could take 10 years for 19 homes to be built in the subdivision. Williams said that the bank hasn’t moved to develop it in the nine years since they took the property over. “I think the risk is acceptable, and it will be good for the city,” he said.
Commissioners Tim Izer, Kurt Wilson, and Terry Schuster agreed and cast yes votes along with Williams. Williams said that fiber optics will be run to the subdivision along with the other utilities. “Our city will be the first in the region to offer a new home subdivision with fiber optic communication capabilities,” he said. “This is a progressive cutting edge step that sets us apart from other communities and makes a statement that the City of Oregon is open for business.” He said the subdivision includes
four commercial lots, 36 lots for single family homes, nine fourapartment buildings, and three duplexes. Lots may be available this spring. Fully developed the subdivision would bring in an estimated $70,000 in real estate taxes to the city each year and $195,000 to the Oregon School District. Development of the subdivision was started several years ago by then-owner Chris Heal. The project got as far as streets and city water and sewer being installed before the property was taken over by the bank.
Oregon woman is the first to accept Million Constitution Challenge By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com
Independence. Foss contacted an expert and learned that the prints and the plates that made them were the work of Czech-born lithographer Theodore Ohman. As a boy, Ohman learned the lithographic printing process from his grandfather and became fascinated with capturing and preserving the original look of both documents after coming to the U.S., according to literature written by Walter Mahan, which accompanied the collection. Ohman employed a complicated and painstaking process to create what was considered to be the truest replica of the Constitution. In 1953, he printed thousands of copies on his four-step printing press in Memphis, Tenn. Some of his prints have been displayed at the National Archives, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Foss and Johnson’s find included prints of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, along with the original printing plates and glass photo negatives and positives that produced them. “Ohman’s goal was to have a copy of the Constitution in every school,” Foss said. “We hope to accomplish that.” The price for one set of both documents is $99, either full or three-quarters size of the originals, and anyone who buys a set during the challenge gets a second set free. Their hope is that purchasers will
An Oregon woman is the first person to accept the Million Constitution Challenge launched recently by two area men. Carol Daniels bought the first copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence offered by Ken Foss, Byron, and Jeff Johnson, Genoa. Daniels met with Foss Jan. 7 to pick up her documents at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, Mt. Morris, where he runs McKendrie Street Cafe. “It’s just a fantastic find,” Daniels said. “It’s a wonderful thing they’re doing.” Foss and Johnson launched the Million Constitution Challenge on Jan. 1 in an effort to get copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence to schools and military veterans, as well as other Americans. They began their association with the documents by chance. Back in 2011, the two began tearing into old wooden crates left behind by former tenants at a warehouse they owned in Kingston. They knew that the crates held fragile printing materials, but they had no idea what kind of connection to U.S. history they were about to uncover. They began pulling out metal press plates, giant lithographic prints, and glass photo negatives and positives that revealed images of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of
Restaurant may reopen in spring By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Carol Daniels, Oregon, holds a set of the copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence offered in the Million Constitution Challenge. She bought the first set. Photo by Vinde Wells
Go to WeThePeoplePrints.com or call Foss at 815-734-9484 or 815-980-9484 for more information about the Million Constitution Challenge. give the second set to a veteran, a veterans’ organization, a police station, or a school, Foss said. Daniels said she read about the challenge in the Oregon Republican Reporter. “I got excited,” she said. “I think education is fantastic.” She plans to donate her second set to David L. Rahn Junior High, Mt. Morris. Her own set will be on display first
at the Robinz Nest, Oregon, and later at other public places for everyone to see. “It’s historic and I enjoy history,” Daniels said. “When it comes down to our country, it’s just exciting to have these.” Foss is pleased with Daniels’ decision. “I think the opportunity for someone local to get one and give it to the local school is awesome,” he said. “I’m glad that she is going to display her copy at local places.” Daniels hopes other people will follow her lead. “If anyone is interested in their country’s history and the education of our children, they should do this. It’s well worth the money,” she said.
A well-known Ogle County restaurant is rising from the rubble just 9 months after the most devastating tornado to hit the area in recent memory. Grubsteakers, on the northeast corner of state Routes 64 and 251, was in the direct path of the EF4 tornado that tore through Lee, Ogle, and DeKalb counties on April 9. After months of planning and getting the necessary permits, owner Ava Mirtoska has started rebuilding on the same site, and hopes to reopen sometime in May. “I can’t wait,” she said. “I miss my customers. I can’t wait to see everybody again.” Mild December weather allowed the site to be excavated, the foundation to be poured, and the framework to go up. By now, Mirtoska said, the roof is half done, along with some of the outside brick work. Recent snow and cold temperatures have slowed the work down, but she hopes to have the outside finished by the end of January. “Then they can work on the inside,” she said. Turn to A2
Determination is key to achieving healthier lifestyle By Tina Ketter Communications & Marketing Supervisor Oregon Park District Chris Johnson, Oregon, knew he wanted to make a change. After weighing in at 350 pounds in July of 2014 he started off slowly, walking the central loop at Oregon Park West. As his stamina increased he went from walking .83 miles to the entire trail at 2.13 miles. “When I started I was walking slow and was unable to keep a good pace,” said Johnson, who is a reporter and photographer for Ogle County Newspapers. “By the end of summer I was averaging about 3.5 mph and decided to try and change my food habits.” Johnson, 34, hit a wall with his weight
loss at 340 pounds. He tried a variety of physical activities but nothing was working. Knowing he needed extra motivation and direction if he was going to reach his goal of getting healthy he decided to purchase a membership tothe Oregon Park District’s Nash Recreation Center in November of 2014. “I knew if I waited until New Year’s, I would never stick to a New Year’s resolution. I knew I needed to start right away,” he said. After beginning at Nash, Johnson took things a step further and enlisted Kim Henry, Nash’s personal trainer, for assistance. “I knew if I was paying the money for a membership and a trainer I would take things seriously,” he said. “I did not want to waste that money.” With trainer and membership in hand, Johnson began his journey.
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After going over his basic goals with Kim he left with a basic five-day a week plan to get started. He began with cardio and weights, determined to meet the goals he had set for himself. He admits the first couple of months the workouts were hard, but cutting out the junk food was even harder. “I knew meeting with the trainer would be a good motivator to keep losing the weight and inches,” Johnson said. “I never wanted to go to an appointment for a weight in and find myself heaver than the previous session.” At his one year mark, in November 2015, Johnson stepped on the scale at 290 pounds. He admits the weight loss could have been more, but he has worked with his doctor and is making this a life-style Chris Johnson poses with Scooby-Doo on a trip to change.
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Grubsteakers will open in late spring From A1
New Officers Two new police officers were sworn in Tuesday at the Oregon City Council meeting. At left, Mayor Ken Williams administers to oath of office to full-time officer Aaron Kleinmaier, Plano. At right, Thomas Lehman, Franklin Grove, is worn in. Photos courtesy of the Oregon Police Department
Benefit for Mt. Morris woman set for Jan. 16 A benefit will be held for Diana Lantz, Mt. Morris, on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center. Donations will be accepted at the
door for Lantz, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The event will include a silent auction, chili and potato bar, music by Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers,
face painting for kids, and a 50-50 raffle. For more information contact April Donegan at aprildon987@yahoo.com.
Several fundraisers were held, and almost $20,000 was raised to help rebuild Grubsteakers. She appreciates the support she has received from her customers and the community, Mirtoska said. “I am glad to be living here, where people care about each other.” The tornado touched down in Lee County west of Ashton about supper time, then cut a northeasterly path through Ogle County to the small DeKalb County village of Fairdale, where two women were killed and most of the homes were devastated. Mirtoska was recognized by the Ogle County Board 2 weeks after the storm for her actions that night, when she saw the storm approaching
and, with just minutes to spare, ushered her customers and employees into a storm cellar. About a dozen people safely rode out the storm and were rescued a couple of hours later by firefighters. The restaurant, several vehicles in its parking lot, and several nearby homes were smashed before the twister moved on to Fairdale, destroying farm buildings and homes along the way. The National Weather Service determined the wedgeshaped tornado was a half-mile wide at times and was on the ground an estimated 39 miles after moving into Boone and McHenry counties. Aerial surveys done the morning after the twister showed that Grubsteakers was one of about 180 structures damaged or destroyed by the storm.
Persistent effort keeps Johnson on track to meet goals From A1 He doesn’t want any fast fixes, since this is a lifestyle change, not a fad diet. His goals are attainable and he continues to modify his diet while monitoring his blood pressure and blood sugar. With a 50-pound weight loss, the surprising thing to Johnson is the inches he has lost with his weight training. He began wearing a 4X shirt and is now into a 1X. Pants have gone from a 48 inches waist to a loose 40 inch waist. His goals for 2016 is to be in a 36-inch waist. With his consistent weight loss he is confident this will be not problem. Johnson hasn’t been his current size since 2000. While he admits the workouts aren’t always easy, the trainer helps keep him motivated and keeps the workouts interesting. He also doesn’t like to take a day off. “When doing weight
training, you have to give your body time to recover,” he said. “That is the hardest thing for me is not coming to the gym on my off day.” Motivation and goals kept Johnson on task in 2015. He was never discouraged to come to the fitness center. “The staff at Nash makes you want to come back. From the moment you arrive on property, everyone says hello,” he said. “Staff is always available to answer questions, ask how your workouts are going and they encourage everyone that comes through the door. There has never been a moment when someone won’t take the time to help with a spot during a lift or demonstrate how to use a machine.” Johnson has also changed things up and has included swimming to his workout. “The pool is a nice change and Nash is no exception. The lifeguards are always helpful and friendly and make the pool a fun place to
be,” he said. While his workouts have gotten more advanced each month his physical abilities and stamina have increased. His trainer makes sure he isn’t comfortable with any one workout to avoid hitting a plateau. Johnson was excited in July of 2015 when the Oregon Park District Board approved the replacement of the Cybex machines. “I appreciate the board seeing the level of usage at fitness center. The old machines were well used and the new Cybex make a huge difference and are fun to use,” he said. While getting into smaller clothes and seeing the number drop on the scale, Johnson always had a personal goal in the back of his mind. The last time he was able to fit on a roller coaster was in 2000. On Labor Day of this year he rewarded himself with a pass to Six Flags Great America.
“The first trip in September I fit on most of the rides,” he said. “By the end of their season I was on all the rides. I’m excited knowing in 2016 I will ride everything without any issues.” He has also since visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando and was able to ride every ride. With his new outlook and stamina Johnson had an eventful and fun fall. He signed up for his first 5K run. He completed the Autumn of Parade 5K in 42 minutes — pretty impressive for someone that started out barely able to walk the .83 trail at Park West. “Not bad for someone that never did any running or jogging before. A new goal for 2016 is to another 5K and possibly longer distance running,” Johnson said. Another addition to his
workout was the purchase of a bike this fall. “This is going to give me a greater range of outdoor activities for next spring. Before I started using Nash, I was too heavy for a regular bike,” he said. Johnson’s goal for the new year is to not focus on the scale weight at this point. “If inches are improving, I know I am getting healthier,” he said. “My goal for the next year is to try and greatly reduce my cravings for sweets and junk food. I’m cooking more, and I think that I can do that.” Johnson has learned that exercising is not a “get out of jail free card” when it comes to eating. “You can’t reward yourself with junk food after you finish exercising. You need to cut back on the calories,” he said. “Do I still have bad days where I have junk food? Yes,
however those days are not nearly as often as they used to be. I cook more food at home to avoid the excessive sugars, salt and preservatives in some processed foods.” Johnson has enjoyed his journey. “I encourage everyone to find something they enjoy and stick with it. I’ve flipped through the park district catalogue and there are numerous activities and exercise options available,” he said. “I can’t wait to try things I couldn’t do a year ago. Last winter I tried snowshoeing and was able to do it even though I wasn’t the healthiest at that point. This journey has changed my life and I can’t wait to see what 2016 holds.” For more information about the Oregon Park District call 815-732-3101, visit www.oregonpark.org or stop in for a tour.
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The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter. Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Sauk Valley Newspapers. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo's Tri-County Press.
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Gov. Thomas Ford was an early Oregon settler Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is the fifth in a series of the articles he is writing about the history of Ogle County.
Gov. Thomas Ford
started his manuscript on the history of Illinois. Shortly before Ford died he gave his manuscript to his friend General James Shields for publication with the proceeds going to Gov. Ford’s orphaned children. He died in Peoria on Nov. 3, 1850 and is buried at the Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
This old photos show the Ganymede Spring. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick
1843 Margaret Fuller It seems amazing that at the age of 26 Margaret Fuller traveled west to visit her uncle W. W. Fuller. This was only seven years after Oregon was founded. She was an early feminist and believed the first step in achieving equal rights for women was an advanced education. She was the first woman allowed to use the Harvard library. She advocated that women should seek any employment including positions previously held only by men. She believed the Native Americans are an important part of our American heritage.
By traveling west Margaret realized that we unfairly treated the Native Americans. During her lifetime she was the first editor of the Transcendentalist Journal called the Dial and served as a literary critic of the New York Tribune. She was sent to Europe for the Tribune as its first female correspondent. The island south of what is now Blackhawk was named for Margaret Fuller. This island was dedicated as Margaret Fuller Island on Sept. 17, 1880. The story of M a rga r e t Fuller is interesting reading. She wrote about her experience in Oregon and especially the site where
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“With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no onebut no one at all- can tell you what to read and when and how.” — Doris Lessing New Science Fiction Magazine Azimov’s Science Fiction Magazine has been added to the list of magazine titles that Oregon Public Library subscribes to. It is displayed in the library’s Science Fiction/Fantasy section, instead of with the other magazines. Check out the newest issue. Story Time (3 to 6 years old) Story Time is back on Thursdays, January through May 19 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, crafts, and fun activities. 18 to 24 CLUB (months that is) New Day and Time 18 to 24 Club starts Monday, Jan. 11 through Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will be 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music and movement. Registration is requested, but not required. Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. to discuss Rocket Boys by Homer Hickman, Jr.
The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Movie Time at the Library Come to the library on Monday, Jan. 18 (no school) for the afternoon movie at the library. Seating begins at 12:45 p.m., with showtime at 1 p.m. The feature presentation will be The Color of Friendship. Inspired by actual events, this 1977 Disney Educational Productions drama explores issues of prejudice, race relations, civil rights and apartheid. Winner of an Emmy, NAACP Image Award and Children’s Media Award. Popcorn and water will be provided. Toothbrush Rug Making Rag rugs are often called Toothbrush Rugs because of the type of tool used to make them. Find out more by joining Sherry Piros on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at the library. Bring a couple of old t-shirts or sheets Piros introduces the secrets of a toothbrush rug creation. This program is designed for adults and youth, sixth grade and up. Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Spaces are limited.
Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library or every Tuesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Library Renovations The foundation for elevator has been completed for now. Further construction will start up again in the spring. Work on the downstairs is scheduled to begin this week and continue through the winter. We’re sometimes a little dusty, but still open for business. New Children/Youth Releases The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan The Copper Gauntlet by Holly Black Mister Max The Book of Kings by Cynthia Voigt The Curious Tale of the In-Between by Lauren DeStefano The Poe Estate by Polly Shulman Whippoorwill by Joseph Monniger Carry On by Rainbow Rowell The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.
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Black Hawk now stands. She named Ganymede Spring writing “Ganymede to His Eagle.” Her uncle, an attorney, came to Oregon upon the advice of Thomas Ford, later Governor of Illinois. 1845 Indians in Ogle County! One day in 1845 Dan Williams who was living on the Sinnissippi Farm, saw more than 50 Indians ride up to the house. At this time no Indians lived in Ogle County.
This old photo shows Thomas Ford’s cabin built by Oregon founder John Phelps between Oregon and Mt. Morris. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick
Remember the Black Hawk War ended in 1832 with Black Hawk and what was left of his followers moving into Iowa. Dan said his mother gave them some food and they headed across the Rock River and disappeared. George Reed recalled seeing Indians going up and down the river. George stated when they traveled on land the men were mounted on scrubby little ponies, and the women
trudged along on foot. James V. Gale, later mayor of Oregon, mentioned seeing the body of an Indian woman in a crude coffin elevated about five feet above the ground. Squaw Rock is the name of a St. Peter’s sandstone that rises 30 feet above the Rock River at Sinnissippi Farms located near Daysville. So yes, our early settlers saw and sometimes interacted with Indians.
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Gov. Thomas Ford (1842-1846) At the age of 35, Judge Thomas Ford moved to Oregon and lived here for seven years. He first lived near the cabin of John Phelps, founder of Oregon. In 1837 he sold his claim and purchased lot 12 in block 26 of Oregon for $21. In 1842 while he was holding court in Ogle County he received notice he had been nominated by the Democratic Convention for the office of Governor. In August of 1842 he was inaugurated the eighth Governor of Illinois. Ford was governor from 1842-46. The three important events of his administration were the Mormon Problems, Mexican War, and the establishment of the High Financial Credit of the state. In his inaugural speech Ford proclaimed the State of Illinois would pay off every dollar of its debt and they did. Ford claimed money was wasted on internal improvements and faulty banking. Gov. Ford was bankrupt when he left office because of his low salary. After leaving office he
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Bowmans mark 65th anniversary Wilbur and Evelyn Bowman, Polo, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2015. They are the parents of six children, Jeff (Annette, deceased), Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Greg (deceased); Joann, Princeton; Rod (Cathy), Polo; and Mike (Kim), Haldane; and Stephanie (Fred) Schmidt, Madisonville, Texas.
They are the grandparents of 17 (one deceased), and great-grandparents of 11. Wilbur retired from Bowman’s Electric in 2011 and Evelyn closed the Stone House gift shop and lunch room in 1993. They continue to be active in their church, the Polo Church of the Brethren. They have lived at 1642 N. Freeport Rd. for 56 years.
The University of Illinois is offering classes for farm and ranch women through Annie’s Project. Dates for the six-session series are Feb. 16, 18, 23, 25, March 1 and 3 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau building, 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore, from 6 to 10 p.m. Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. Farm and ranch women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. At Annie’s Project courses, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators. They form peer networks that help each other manage and organize critical information. Annie’s Project is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. Question and answer periods will provide time for sharing, reacting and connecting with presenters and fellow participants. It’s a relaxed, fun and dynamic
way to learn, grow and meet other farm women. Whether new or experienced, it is vital that farm women understand agricultural risk, know how to analyze spreadsheets and other necessary skills. Learning in a friendly environment where questions and discussion are welcomed, allows the learning process to flourish. The cost for the course is $50 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions. Course size is limited
Ogle County Health Department will offer Respiratory Health Association’s Courage to Quit smoking cessation program beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Rochelle Community Hospital in the lower level training classroom.
The program is offered for seven weeks in cooperation with Rochelle Community Hospital. The first session will last approximately 90 minutes with subsequent Tuesday night sessions lasting approximately one hour. Courage to Quit is an evidence based program that provides client centered strategies and support to stop tobacco use. Courage to Quit
was developed by Dr. Andrea King at the University of Chicago and the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. It was developed using evidence based methods approved by the U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence according to Fiore et al (2008). The program encourages
For more information contact Andy Larson, University of Illinois Extension Educator (Local Food Systems and Farms) at 815-732-2191 or at andylars@illinois.edu.; or Jayeeta ChowdhuryWoodstrup, DeKalb County Extension Program Coordinator, at 815-7588194 or jayeeta@illinois.edu. Several other counties will also offer Annie’s Project including Winnebago and Lee counties. For more information go to the Annie’s Project website at www.AnniesProject.org.
Girl Scouts selling cookies Local Girl Scouts are now taking orders for the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program through Jan. 29. This year’s cookie theme is “Worth Sharing,” and customers are encouraged to post a photo of themselves enjoying Girl Scout Cookies on social media with the hashtag #worthsharing. The #worthsharing effort reinforces how the proceeds girls earn through the cookie program help them give back to their local areas through service projects and community action. This year’s cookie lineup includes Do-si-dos, a crunchy oatmeal cookie with peanut butter, and
Smoking cessation class offered Scheduled in Rochelle
and registration deadline is Wednesday, February 13. Online registration is available at web.extension. illinois.edu/bdo. Linda, an Annie’s Project alumna said, “I took the class to gain a better understanding about agribusiness and how financial decisions impact our farm operation. “I have a better understanding of balance sheets and the futures market… This class has improved communication with my spouse on concerns he works with on a daily basis.”
the use of FDA approved nicotine replacement therapy which will be discussed thoroughly. To request more information or to register for the class contact Joanie Padilla, Director of Health Education at Ogle County Health Department by calling 815-732-7330, ext. 279 or by emailing jpadilla@ oglecounty.org.
Samoas, a vanilla cookie covered with caramel, coconut, and a rich, chocolaty coating. Don’t forget Tagalongs, a tasty cookie topped with peanut butter and chocolate, or Thin Mints, the thin wafer covered with a smooth chocolaty coating and made with natural peppermint. Girls will also take orders for Trefoils, a delicate tasting shortbread, and Savannah Smiles, a cool
and crisp lemon wedge cookie. The newest Girl Scout cookie, Rah-Rah Raisins, makes a return appearance featuring whole grain oats, plump juicy raisins, and trendy Greek yogurtflavored chunks! Each cookie variety sells for $4 a box. Anyone not approached by a Girl Scout, can e-mail cookies4you@girlscoutsni. org, and passed on to a local Girl Scout.
Blood drive Feb. 9 at Church of God A community blood drive will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon from 2 to 6 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and in general good health. One in three people will need blood. Communityminded volunteers donate virtually all of this country’s supply of blood for transfusion. The Rock River Valley Blood Center, a National
Marrow Donor Program Center, is the sole supplier of blood and related services to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, SwedishAmerican Medical Center—Belvidere, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Beloit Memorial Hospital, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, FHN, and Rochelle Community Hospitals. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call the Rock River Valley Blood Center toll-free at 1-877-RRVBC-99.
Lewis University Two area students were named to the dean’s list at Lewis University, Romeoville, for the fall semester. Those earning academic honors were Anthony Kurt, Davis Junction, majoring in mathematics; and Shayla Brown, Oregon, a nursing major. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and with no “D” or “F” grades.
Nancy Crandall, Oregon. Recipients of these scholarships are recognized for their academic accomplishments and outstanding leadership abilities. Crandall’s planned major fields of study are elementary and special education.
College News Daniel Grimm Daniel Grimm, a 2013 graduate of Oregon High School, was named to the dean’s list at Robert Morris University - Illinois for the fall quarter. Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point avert for the term. Grimm received a perfect 4.0 and has a cumulative of
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4.0. His parents are Michelle Beaudot, Oregon, and Gordon Grimm, LaMoille. Katherine L. Kalina Katherine L. Kalina, Forreston, was named to the dean’s list for the August-October and October-December sessions at Columbia College,
Wilbur and Evelyn Bowman of Polo, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2015. They are the parents of 5 children, Jeff, (Annette - deceased) Ft. Wayne, IN; Greg (deceased), Joann, Princeton; Rod, (Cathy), Polo; Mike, (Kim), Haldane; Stephanie (Fred) Schmidt, Madisonville,TX.Grandparentsof17(1deceased), Great-Grandparents of 11. Wilbur retired from Bowman’s Electric in 2011 and Evelyn closed the Stone House gift shop and lunch room in 1993. They continue to be active in their church, The Polo Church of the Brethren. They have lived at 1642 N. Freeport Road, Polo, IL, for 56 years.
Columbia, Missouri. To be named to the dean’s list a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum grade point average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale. Kalina attends classes at the college’s Freeport campus. Augustana College Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the 2015-2016 fall term at Augustana College, Rock
Marriage License Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage license. Jan. 4 Julio C. Bazan and Mariela Godina, both of Rochelle.
Island. Those earning academic honors included: Amy Fagan, senior, majoring in Communication Studies; Heather Gorsegner, senior, majoring in Elementary Education; Nathaniel Hall, sophomore, majoring in Music Education; all of Oregon. Lana Scholl, a firstyear student, undecided major; Holly Scholl, senior, majoring in Graphic Design and Art; and Kyle Deets, senior, majoring in Biology; all of Polo. Bethany Hayenga, senior, Kings, majoring in Philosophy, Classics and German. Madelyn Freymiller, a first-year student, Stillman Valley, undecided major. To be named to the dean’s list, students have maintained a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the fall term.
Matthew Crandall Matthew Crandall, Oregon, has been selected to receive a Dean’s Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year at Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, Minnesota. He is the son of Kip and
Leah Griesbach Leah Griesbach, Davis Junction, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Griesbach is Archaeological Studies Major. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 credits.
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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 1 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads 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, Jan. 14—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, Jan. 17—9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Voters Meeting; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Monday, Jan. 18—Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Jan. 19—12:15 p.m. ALIVE CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry
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(infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north. Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
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Sunday, Jan. 17—9 a.m. Worship FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Jan. 14—7 p.m. Ad Council Sunday, Jan. 17—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 18—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE 7246 N. Freeport Rd., CHURCH Forreston OF MT. MORRIS Presbyterian Church in 102 S. Seminary St. America Mt. Morris Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Senior Pastor 815-938-3605 Bruce McKanna 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Associate Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Lance Mennen Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 815-734-4942 Pioneer Club Thursday, Jan. 14—1 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Ladies Bible Study, 6 p.m. Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Family Outreach Saturday, Jan. 16—7 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED Men’s Accountability Group CHURCH Sunday, Jan. 17—8:30 501 Third Ave. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship InnerMission Fellowship; 10 10:45 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Jan. 19—9 a.m. FREEDOM LUTHERAN Ladies Prayer Circle; 7 p.m. WORSHIPPING Women’s Book Club COMMUNITY, ELCA Wednesday, Jan. 20—6 a.m. Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting; 7 815-222-7270 p.m. Concert of Prayer Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Log onto our website Lutheran Outdoor Ministries at http://www.efcmm. Dining Hall org to check out our latest 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 opportunities and updates (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center FAITH DISCOVERY 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo GRACE VALLEY Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3588 CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 10 a.m. Worship Service German Valley Nursery Available Pastor Jake Ritzema We are an independent non815-362-6601 denominational Christian Sunday School for All Ages church. 9 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Worship Service 10 a.m. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River
Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week:
LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Sunday, Jan. 17—11:30 Pastor David Poust a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Sledding Sunday, Jan. 17—10:30 a.m. or Games Worship Service & Children’s Monday, Jan. 18—10:30 Church a.m. Bible Study
Tuesday, Jan. 19—Newsletter Deadline; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:30 p.m. Praise & Worship; 7 p.m. Choir
LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. 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 Friday, Jan. 15—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Saturday, Jan. 16—8 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, Jan. 10—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 12 p.m. Deacon Meeting with Potluck Tuesday, Jan. 19—8:30 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Jan. 20—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. 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
You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message titled “Myth Busting Marriage.” Greeting you will be John, Sue and June Andrew. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. January’s Bible Book of the Month is Genesis.
PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride. church@gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Jan. 17—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Worship & Music Committee Monday, Jan. 18—6 p.m. Church Council Meeting ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.
ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Jan. 14—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Choir Friday, Jan. 15—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Jan. 16—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Jan. 17—9:30 a.m. Worship Service (New Time); Fellowship Time After Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool-Grade 6; 10:45 a.m. Deep Digs Adults Discussion with Pastor Josh; No 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Permanent Change) Tuesday, Jan. 19—1:15 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest Manor; 1:45 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, Jan. 20—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; Newsletter Deadline; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Thursday, Jan. 14—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Gluten is topic of Jan. 21 class A program titled “Gluten Free Fads and Facts” will be presented on Thursday, Jan. 21 at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St. Oregon, at 11 a.m. Marilyn Csernus, of the University of Illinois extension, will discuss what gluten is, the sources of gluten, labeling of glutenfree foods, and advances in gluten-free products.
Once thought of as a rare disease, celiac disease has been increasingly diagnosed in adults and children. It affects a small percentage of the population. For those with celiac disease, a strict gluten-free diet is the only treatment. All are invited to the presentation. Call 815-7323252 to register.
Coyote program will be at RRC
Carefree 4-H Club recently gave Christmas gifts to a family at Hope House. Pictured left to right in the first row are: Jenica Ciesel, Mirada, Ciesel, Mason Zambian, Anna Marquardt, Alaska Martin, Briley Berns, Boone Alderks, Isaac Ebert Second row: Faith Marquardt, Elizabeth Mois, RG Hough, Gracie Prose, Evan Kosik, Katrina Lowry, Jared Glendenning, Anthony Bauer, Brady Davis, Dalton McCammon, Cooper Alderks, Seth Rote, Levi Eden Third row: Sara Blume, Olympia Powell, Brenna Berns, JohnathanProse, Rebecca Hough, Abbie Ring, Anna Ring, A program titled Coyotes Adam Glendenning, Austin Ebert, Jacob Davis, Abby Mongan, Julie Davis, Carey Martin, Grace Mongan, Bode and Other Wildlife will be Martin, Brenna Noon, Brooke Ewald, Cole Cultra, Cade Cultra. Photo supplied presented at on Wednesday,
Club gives to Hope House family By Brenna Berns Carefree Club Reporter Carefree 4-H Club brightened the Christmas of a Hope House family. At the December meeting of the Carefree 4-H Club,
members gathered to wrap presents for a family from Hope House. Prior to the meeting, the family that Carefree sponsored supplied the club with a list of needs and wants for their family of four. Club
members then chose a gift(s) to buy, and then brought those gifts to the meeting. Members then assembled to wrap gifts to bring to the family for their Christmas. Amazingly, 48 gifts were wrapped in total.
The gifts ranged from coats to toys, music, and household items. The gifts totaled approximately $800 in value. What a thoughtful and giving group of 4-H members.
Jan. 27 at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, at 10 a.m. Peggy S. Doty, Unit Educator of the University of Illinois Extension office, Oregon, will present the program. She will discuss the general feeling toward coyotes, and their survival skills despite the human population. The
discussion will include how they can conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some, wild beauty. Topics will include how some people believe coyotes to be the jokester of the wild, and how they get blamed for many things they do and don’t do in populated spaces. All are invited to hear the presentation. Call 815-732-3252 to reserve a space.
Free tax preparation help at Rock River Center Residents with low to modest incomes can receive free assistance with tax preparation from Tuesday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, April 6, at the Rock River
Center, 801 S. 10th St., Oregon. Appointments will be scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will last one hour. AARP will provide
three trained tax aides to prepare tax returns. It is not necessary to be a member of AARP or of a particular age to participate. Participants should go to
Annual literary contest is seeking local entries The Phidian Art Club Annual Literary competition is underway. The club is looking for local writers to enter the contest. All entries must be postmarked by the deadline on March 1. The competition is open to any writer, professional or non-professional, who will be 17 years old or older by March 1, who resides within a 35-mile radius of
Dixon. Prizes for first, second, and third place will be provided by local sponsors. Entries can be submitted in the categories are poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. The fee is $8 per entry. Checks should be made payable to Phidian Art Club. Decisions of the judges are final. Winners will be notified by mid-April and invited to attend and read
Due to lack of business, the regular monthly meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for
Thursday, Jan. 21 has been canceled. The next meeting of the Regional Planning Commission is scheduled
the Rock River Center prior to their appointment to pick up pre-registration forms. On the day of the appointment, taxpayers are reminded to bring: A copy of last years’ returns for each person in the household who filed a return. At least one picture ID for themselves and each dependent (such as a driver’s license, passport, etc.) Social Security cards for
their winning entries at the Literary Program on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at the Dixon Library. Mail or hand deliver entries to: Phidian Art Club, Care of Dixon Public The Serenity Shed, Library, 221 S. Hennepin downtown Oregon, Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. announces two upcoming For more information classes being led by local and specific contest artists. Pam Lindsley will requirements, call Peg facilitate a canvas art class Miller at 815-330-0003. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. These unique pieces stand out with their vibrant colors for Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 and beautiful patterns. p.m. at the Ogle County Lindsley had donated a Courthouse, First Floor few of these pieces to The Conference Room #100, Shed and they received many 105 S. Fifth St., Oregon. comments and sold quickly. “We had so many people interested in this particular project,” said Cathy Warren, Bereavement Coordinator at Tuesday, Jan. 19. Individuals can visit the Serenity Hospice and Home. “It’s great for all ages and Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, all skill levels and people to locate the nearest driver will leave with a beautiful services facility and the hours handmade piece of art.” The cost of this class will of operation. range from $5-10 depending
Sec. of State offices closed Jan. 18 In addition, all drivers services facilities that are open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 16. All office and facilities will be open for business on
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Master Gardener is 40 years strong For the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program, the last four decades can be measured by the millions of volunteer hours given to help bring horticultural help to communities across the state. This past year marked the 40th anniversary of the Illinois Master Gardener program. With over 3,000 members today, Illinois Master Gardeners have given more than 2,309,348 volunteer hours, a value of over $46 million, to the state. The program began in Illinois in 1975, under the direction of Floyd Giles, a former Extension horticultural specialist and state Master Gardener coordinator. That first program was conducted in Will, DuPage, and northern Cook counties. Training of the first volunteers took place in Wheaton, and the first Master Gardener office operated out of the Des Plaines post office. Today, Master Gardener volunteers—who come from farms, small towns, suburbs, and cities—offer numerous educational opportunities related to gardening in nearly every county in the state. The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” After 60 hours of training in topics such as vegetable and flower gardening, insect problems, and plant diseases, the volunteers participate in programs throughout their communities. Ogle County Master Gardeners volunteered nearly 1,860 hours in 2015. Some volunteer opportunities in Ogle County include gardening as therapy, working with our local youth, speaking at garden clubs, civic groups, or schools; answering calls or emails from the hotline, and Plant-A-Row.
Monica David, state coordinator for the Illinois program, pointed out that the programs vary by county depending on the needs of the community and the Master Gardeners themselves. “There isn’t a cookie cutter volunteer project in every county,” David said. “Some counties focus on youth gardening and some stress answering questions that come in to the local Extension office. Each county is a little different.” David said people who may already have an interest in gardening, but who especially want to give back to their communities are those who become Master Gardeners. “It’s not always people with a horticultural background, because we do train them. “It’s people who are interested in helping people and working with the public that come to the program,” David said. Before joining the Master Gardener program 16 years ago, David was in the field of medical microbiology for nearly 25 years. “I decided I wanted a switch, so I went back and got a master’s degree in horticulture with an emphasis on plant diseases. A job was open in the program and I’ve been here ever since,” David said. After serving as the Illinois Master Gardener program state coordinator since 2003, David will retire on Dec. 31. Classes to become a Master Gardner will begin Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the DeKalb County Extension office, Sycamore. Training will be held on Wednesdays starting from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call Sarah Rowland, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator, at 815-732-2191. Additional information on volunteer opportunities is available at https://web. extension.illinois.edu/mg/.
Learn how easy heart health is to cook at home University of Illinois Extension Ogle County will offer “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educator, will be the instructor. The two sessions are designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease. Participants will learn how to shop for heart healthy foods and stock a healthy pantry; strategies to include more fruits and vegetables in daily meals. Other topics include how to select and use healthy oils and fats; ways to include
fish, soy foods, legumes, nuts and seeds in meals; and much more. At each session, participants will receive recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, taste foods to meet their dietary needs, and learn about heart heathy eating and physical activity to better care for their health. The fee for the two-session program is $15 per person. Pre-registration is preferred by Feb. 11. For more information or to register, go online to web.exention.illinois. edu/bdo or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program can contact their local Extension office.
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Eighteen Stillman Valley High School seniors were recently named Illinois State Scholars. Pictured left to right in the back row are: Ethan Roberts, Bryce Miles, Sam Hintzsche, Baily Rice, Trevor Carlson, Marshall Winstead, Steven Myers, and Jesse McMillen. Front row: Blake Kittleson, Izaac Herebia, Carly Koenig, Grace Whitmire, Kaitlyn Fitzsimmons, Allison Anderson, and Fallan Warnken. Not pictured: Cristina Alvarez Paredes and Mackenzie Flynn. Photo supplied
SVHS names Ill. state scholars Eighteen Stillman Valley High School students from the graduating class of 2016 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Seniors attaining the honor include Cristina Alvarez Paredes, Allison Anderson, Trevor Carlson, Kaitlyn Fitzsimmons, Emily Fleming, Mackenzie Flynn, Izaac Herebia, Samuel Hintzsche, Blake Kittleson,Carly Koenig, Jesse McMillen, Bryce Miles, Stephen Myers, Baily Rice, Ethan Roberts, Fallan Warnken, Grace Whitmire,
and Marshall Winstead. “This is an outstanding group of talented students who have certainly earned such a prestigious honor,” said SVHS principal Leslie Showers. “I am very proud of their accomplishments and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.” The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) bestows this recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, nearly 19,000
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Winterfest 2016 will be Saturday University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve will present Winterfest 2016 on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Forest Preserve, located one mile west of Genoa on Ill. 72. The agencies work each year to offer a day for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination. University of Illinois Extension staff and volunteers offer a variety of educational and recreational activities for the whole family.
“The horse-drawn wagon rides through the preserve are our big attraction,” said Extension Educator Peggy Doty. “The draft horses take passengers on a scenic ride through our preserve located right on the Kishwaukee River. This is a festival about the season of winter so it doesn’t matter if we have snow.” The morning will start indoors at the center’s bird viewing window where Doty will share some tips and tricks for feeding and identifying local winter birds.
A guided family hike through the forest preserve will begin at 10 a.m. The hike will be followed by a program at 11 a.m. on Illinois woodpeckers. Also starting at 10 a.m. ongoing crafts will be offered for the children to make and take as well as candle dipping out by the fire. The horse-drawn wagon rides are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New this year at 2 p.m. is a beginner’s geocache activity. Extension staff will introduce participants to geocaching and they will get to help find one of the cache
sites in Russell Woods. Families can end the day with a final hike through the forest, with a guide, to explore what happens in winter in the preserves. The Genoa Prairie Gems 4-H Club will offer its annual fund raising lunch and bake sale. The rest of the day is free but donations will be accepted to cover materials. Join in for a day in the woods to celebrate the season of winter. For more information call the Natural Resource Education Center at 815784-2000.
Winter parking rules in Byron The City of Byron would like to remind everyone of the Emergency Parking Restriction ordinance. This ordinance takes effect after an accumulation of snowfall on the public streets of two inches or more as determined by the U.S. Weather Bureau. The ordinance requires parking on an odd/even system. Vehicles must be parked on the side of the street where the even numbered buildings or houses are located between the hours of 7 a.m. that day and 7 a.m. the following day on even number calendar days; the same restrictions are in effect for odd number calendar days. The City of Byron would also like to remind the public of the snowmobile route and restrictions: A snowmobile may only be operated on Walnut Street and on Diamond Street between Union Street and Walnut
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New K-9 Enrichment Center delayed by weather Sauk Valley Media Delays have been a bit of a thorn in Granny Rose’s side, but friends of man’s best friend needn’t worry. The animal shelter’s K-9 Enrichment Center will still open. It’s just going to be a little later than expected. Construction on the new Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center is running 6 weeks behind schedule. Mark Knie, president of the shelter’s board, said supplies coming in late and bad weather are mostly to blame for the delay. “The steel came in 2 weeks late, which was a factor,” Knie said. “When we were working on the roof, it was really windy, and the next week, we had rain and snow.” Despite the setbacks, the hope is that the 13,000 square-foot, $1 million project will be completed by the second week of February. Construction on the project began in July. “We still have to lay down the flooring, put up more drywall and paint,” said Debora Proctor, who will serve as the director of the facility. “We have the heat and lights on, cooling is in and the doorways are coming in.” The new facility will provide dog training, and is designed to hold obedience and agility training as well as therapy dog classes yearround. Eight instructors will be brought in to train dogs. The hope is to also host American Kennel Club-
“You can see the bond a dog has when they go through an agility course. They jump in their owner’s arms, they run around and they get excited. We are trying to create a better bond and a relationship between a person and their dog.” — Mark Knie sanctioned events. The AKC is known nationally for its televised Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Knie said any sanctioned club within a 125-mile radius of Granny Rose would be able to use the center for sanctioned events. Granny Rose raised $100,000 for the project last year, and an anonymous donor matched the money raised, dollar for dollar. The rest of the money is coming from savings and from a loan, which must be paid off with money raised through ongoing donations and shelter fees. “The more money we raise, the less we will have to borrow,” Knie said. The windowless structure (there’s fewer distractions for dogs that way), located near the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, will house an 8,000 square-foot AstroTurf space for agility training. There will also be a spectator area and space for offices, bathrooms and storage. Knie said the building
will be used to enrich the relationship between dogs and their owners. “If you have a dog in obedience training, you won’t have the constant battle of having them sit, stay and lay down,” Knie said. “They will be able to heel at your side, they will be more sociable with other dogs and they will be better off in public.” Knie said agility courses can also help build a relationship between a dog and its owner. “You can see the bond a dog has when they go through an agility course,” he said. “They jump in their owner’s arms, they run around and they get excited. We are trying to create a better bond and a relationship between a person and their dog.” Once the Enrichment Center is up and running, board members would also like to someday add a dog park to the campus, but that project is still only in the discussion stages.
Above, Dean Ahlers, right, president of Sterling Federal Bank, presents a check to Mark Knie, President, of the Granny Rose Animal Shelter. Employees of Sterling Federal Bank made a contribution of $1138.66 to the new Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center that is nearing completion. The new K-9 Enrichment center, adjacent to the Animal Shelter, Dixon, will be offering a full slate of classes and activities for dogs and their owners: obedience, rally, agility, conformation classes, and more. At left, Dry wall is going up at the Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center in Dixon. Weather has delayed construction about 6 weeks. Photo by Alex Paschal
How to Help with the project Donations for the K-9 Enrichment Center can be sent to 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 61021. Online: grannyrose.org or find the shelter on Facebook Call 815-288-7387 for more information.
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Dear Editor, As a member of the CASA board, I would like to thank all that participated, including our sponsors, in the CASA dueling pianos event. Once again, your outpouring of support will help our children. CASA serves the children of Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained individuals that are appointed by a Judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. These children are at risk due to abuse and neglect in situations they do not deserve to be in. Thank you for your support to this worthwhile cause. You helped make the difference in the life of a child. For more information about CASA, please visit our website at www. casaleecarroll.com or find us
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Dear Editor, The Byron Police Department would like to express its heart felt thanks to all the caring individuals, organizations, and businesses that made donations and contributions to Operation Santa Claus during this past holiday season. Through the generous community support, Operation Santa Claus was able to distribute gifts and show the spirit of the season to many Byron area children that would have gone without Christmas. Operation Santa Claus would not be successful without the support and generosity of the community. The dedicated volunteers who acted as Santa’s elves and donated their time during the holidays are greatly
appreciated. In addition to the individual donations, a special thank you is given to the following businesses and organizations for their exceptional generosity to the program: Byron Barber Shop, Byron Firemen’s Association, Byron Kiwanis, Power Combat Fitness, Century Tap, Hulsebus Chiropractic Clinic, Exelon, Union Bar & Grill, Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, the Byron Women’s Club, the Byron School District, and the groups that “adopted” participants in the program. Through everyone’s combined efforts, Operation Santa Claus helped make a difference in the lives of many of the Byron area’s less fortunate families. On behalf of the Byron Police Department and Operation Santa Claus, we wish everyone a warm, safe, happy and prosperous New Year. Todd Murray Byron Police Chief
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New art book to be topic at Chamber’s Lunch ‘n Learn The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Lunch ‘n Learn” opportunity at the Rock River Center on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at noon. This month’s luncheon will feature Beth Simeone, author of The Art of Oregon. “This book was introduced to the public at Autumn on the Vine, our fall wine event, last October,” said Debbie Dickson, executive director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. “This is not your typical book filled with pretty pictures. It is an in depth research of people, history and art and the connection to Oregon. It is presented with impeccable taste, a very high quality piece of work. This is one of those ‘must haves’ for anyone the least interested in art or Oregon.” Lunch sessions are $10
which is payable at the door. However, reservations are required by noon, Friday, Jan. 15. Everyone is invited to attend these monthly sessions. “We hold these on the third Tuesday of the month at noon at the Rock River Center,” said Dickson. “You need not be a chamber member to attend. We all have a vested interest in this community. Our lunch presentations provide a tremendous An Illinois Department of Transportation snow plow applies salt to Ill. 64 as it passes through Oregon on Jan. resource, offering a wide 10. Motorists faced blowing snow and ice following a small winter storm on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton variety of information and community education for businesses and citizens alike.” Contact the Oregon Chamber of Commerce at Oregon Park District looking for food. Coyotes Comply with local Yell, stand up straight, and 815-732-2100, or send an officials announced last usually avoid people, and do ordinances that require wave your arms (the goal email to ococ@oregonil.com week that they have received not bite except when they are oversight and restraint of is to make yourself appear to reserve a seat. recently reports from cornered and afraid, or being pets. Do not leave small pets larger), or throw something concerned citizens about hand-fed. Coyotes are always unattended when they are at the coyote to scare it away. coyote sightings at Oregon on the lookout for food. outside. The Oregon Park District Park West. Coyotes are looking for the Recognize that coyotes reminds patrons that dogs “The park district has mice, rabbits, and birds that are a permanent fixture in are required to be leashed been in communication bird feeders and pet food left Illinois’ rural, suburban and on park property, with the with local authorities outside attract.” urban areas. Seeing a coyote exception of Wiggly Field regarding the sightings,” The University of cross a field, backyard, and parks are closed from Start the year by sorting according to a press release Illinois Extension office golf course, or road does dusk till dawn. through unused or unwanted from communications and recommends the following not necessarily constitute For more information items. A tax form for the IRS marketing supervisor Tina safety tips be followed: a problem or a dangerous pertaining to coyotes in is available upon receiving Ketter. Alert residents of the situation for humans or Illinois you can visit: http:// donations. “Illinois Conservation neighborhood and the local domestic animals. web.extension.uiuc.edu/ Items may be brought Recognize that coyote wildlife/directory_show. to the Oregon Coliseum Officer Steve Beltran said municipality (police, public the recent sightings can be safety officer) as soon as population reduction is cfm?species=coyote. the last week of March by attributed to the snow cover a problem develops with a usually unrealistic and If you have questions appointment or the Coliseum and lack of food sources. coyote. Do not feed coyotes. always temporary. Safety or concerns call Illinois will be open for drop-off The Illinois Department Of Property owners should procedures for dealing Conservation Officer Steve items on Thursday, March Natural Resourcesreportsif limit the availability of with coyotes are different Beltran at 815-218-4165. 31. For emergency situations For more information or to you see a coyote you are unintentional food sources than those for dealing with probably just in the same such as bird food, pet food, a strange dog. If a coyote call 911. schedule a pick-up for large place that the coyote is ripe fruit, and trash. approaches you, do not run. items, call 815-732-6807 or
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Rummage sale will be held April 1-2 The Chana School Foundation has set the annual rummage sale for Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, at the Oregon Coliseum. The Chana School and Museum is sponsored by the not-for-profit Chana School Foundation. It is supported entirely by volunteers, gifts, donations, grants, in- kind help, visiting groups, special events and fundraisers. This project is not taxsupported like the local schools or library.
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Lifeline Update By Sharon Wallace Lifeline Self-Help Food Project, 201 N. Third St., Oregon, has been helping people since 1982. Call if you or your group would like a tour of Lifeline. We invite you to consider volunteering, we are flexible with your schedule. Thanks to all the volunteers that sort the clothing, put food on the shelves, tidy up our working areas, help unload our deliveries. We couldn’t do it without you. We served 286 clients for the month of December. In 2015, Lifeline served a total of 2,805 clients. Thank you, to everyone who has donated food and money to Lifeline. We are in need of hand soap, kidney beans, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, and cereal.
Clothes Closet is now open Family Clothes Closet at Chana United Methodist Church is open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Currently, a large variety of children’s clothing is available in sizes from infant to teens. The closet also contains a selection of adult and maternity clothing. All of the clothing is available at no cost. Everyone is welcome. If the Saturday hours are not convenient, call the church at 815-732-7683 to set up another time.
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Hawk wrestlers finished fourth at Polo Tournament By Randy Holland Corespondent The Oregon Hawks finished fourth at the Polo Invitational Tournament on Saturday, bringing home two championship medals. Taking first for the Hawks were Matthew Stevens at 182, and Dominic Marchetti at 220, his third tournament championship of the season. Reaching the first place mat and getting second were Caleb Mennen at 160, John Ghibellini at 170, and Matt Crandall at 285. Christopher Alaniz at 120 and Chase Clark at 126 finished third, and Cole Burke at 195 took fifth. In a strong team effort, Camanche, Iowa outdistanced the field to take first with 228 points. ErieProphetstown was second with 194 points, followed by Glenbard North JV with 187.5 points. Oregon had 179 and Belvidere North was a
distant fifth with 130 points. Camanche won eight of their 12 medal round matches including four championships. Erie and Glenbard both had just one champion. Sixth place Polo had two champions. Oregon was also represented by Spencer Coots at 113, Konner Wilson at 138, and Jake Mennen at 145, all dropping from the tournament in the consolation quarterfinals. Skylar Carlson at 132, and Nathan Clark at 152 reached the consolation semifinal.. Stevens with a first round bye and came from behind with a reverse into a cradle to take a 6-2 quarterfinal win. In the semifinal against top seed, Stevens was tied at two in sudden victory overtime when he pinned on a roll after eight minutes and twenty two seconds of wrestling. In the final, he hooked up the chicken wing at 3:45 to take the title.
Oregon’s Konnor Wilson wraps up his opponent from Guilford Saturday morning in Polo. Photo by Chris Johnson
Marchetti started as the top seed and pinned his way to the title match. In his first match, he found a half nelson on a stand up and drove his man to his back at 2:42. In the semifinal he ran the wing at 1:06. In the final against Juan Dominguez of Polo, Marchetti trailed by one when he stood and drove Dominguez to his back with just one second left on the clock to take the 2-1 win. Caleb Mennen started with a butcher at 1:04 and hit a hip toss and pinned at 2:42 in the semifinal. In the title match Mennen was just overpowered. He lost backpoints in the first and got his only score on a second period cradle in an 11-2 major decision loss. Ghibellini was the second seed with an opening round bye and he took a half nelson over thee front at 1:15 in the opener. He broke a tie fighting a wizzer for takedown with just under a minute left to win the semifinal 4-3. In the medal match, he got caught a heel pick and taken to his back at 3:03 to spoil his debut at 170. Crandall started with a first round bye and put on the power half for a fall in 45 seconds to win his opener. He used the drop single to win the semifinal 7-0. The final was a rematch of the 2015 State third place match with John Barnes of Peru St. Bede. Barnes controlled Crandall on top in Turn to B2
Lady Hawks drop three By Andy Colbert and Rob Laird After a nice run in December, the Oregon girls basketball team (5-14, 1-5) has struggled to regain its winning ways. “We start out playing well, then hit kind of an offensive slump,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “But, know I think we’ll be getting back on track for the rest of the season. We’re doing a better job limiting turnovers, which was a big issue earlier in the season.” Dixon beat the Lady Hawks 59-36 after navigating Oregon’s familiar 3-2 defense for a Big Northern West victory. “It was a good win for us and we needed it,” said Dixon junior forward Isabelle Shiaras, whose team was coming off a 23-point loss to Rockford Lutheran. “Throughout the year, you have highs and lows. Tuesday was a hard loss. Being on our home court, on a Friday, the fans were there. It was nice.” The Duchesses’ adept handling of the tight zone defense pleased coach Luke Ravlin, who remembered well his team’s 35-34 loss to Oregon about this time last season. “Oregon has given us fits with that 3-2 zone in the past,” he said. “We’ve spent a lot of time trying to work on getting the ball inside against that type of a zone, and our guards did a good job of it tonight.” Friday, there were no such problems. Dixon’s guards had no problems working the ball inside, and once it was there, Shiaras and the other Dixon post players knew exactly what to do. Often, that meant making an extra pass to get the Hawks’ defenders scrambling out of position, which led to several fouls. Dixon (9-9, 2-4) took 30 foul shots on the day, with Shiaras going 6-for-6. “We wanted to work insideout and we were able to do that,” Ravlin said. “I’m very proud of our girls. We’ve got a good group.” Dixon trailed 4-0, 2 minutes into the game, but then held Oregon scoreless for the next
Oregon’s Ally Bartling dives for a loose ball during Jan. 9 action against Eastland at the David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris. Photo by Earleen Hinton
eight minutes and never trailed again. The lead never narrowed closer than five in the second half. “There are a lot of good teams in our conference,” Eckardt said. “There’s never an easy game, that’s for sure.” Anni Wilson and Alli Henson led Oregon in scoring with seven points each followed by Emily Perkins and Bailey Montavon with five each. “Anni Wilson has a toughness that we love to see. She never settles and is always pushing her team to do better,” Eckardt said. For Dixon, Provo added a team-leading eight rebounds to go with her 11 points, and Britney Pitzer added 10 points. Guards Bre Scheidegger and Tyler Smith finished with six points apiece. At the Polo tournament in December, Oregon used a strong second half to defeat Eastland, part of a 4-game winning streak it was on. “We’ve struggled in second halves this year, so the fact we could come out strong and take and hold the lead for the rest of the game was big for us,” Eckardt said. “Probably, that was the best ball we played all year. The girls were working great as a team and it really was a team win.” Eastland got another shot as the Lady Hawks and it was a different result. In a non-conference game on Jan. 9, the Lady Hawks fell to Eastland 53-37 at the David
L. Rahn Junior High. The Lady Cougars led 16-6 at the end of the first quarter and 31-17 at the half en route to the win. “We were playing okay in spurts and were getting offensive rebounds, but a lot of our close-range shots just weren’t falling,” Eckardt said. “If a couple more had gone our way, I think it could have been a very different game.” Wilson led Oregon with 10 points followed by Abby Newman with eight and Chelsea Sansone with five. Perkins and Ally Bartling added four points each. On Jan. 5, Oregon lost to Byron 66-39. Montavon had 10 points for Oregon followed by Bartling, Newman, and Henson with six points each. “Ally Bartling is just solid day in and day out and we know we can rely on her to guard the other team’s best players and get a ton of rebounds,” Eckardt said. “Allyse Ketter has been great coming off the bench to add another post presense.” Paige Hollaway led all scorers with 27 while Lexi DeVries added 17 for Byron (14-2), who remain in second place in the BNC to undefeated Rockford Lutheran. Oregon sits in seventh place, one spot ahead of Mendota. “For me, the girls have been the highlight,” Eckardt said. “We have nine seniors that are all great kids and leaders and they work hard to get better every day. It’s a pleasure to be with them.”
Oregon’s Caleb Mennen applies pressure to his opponent from Fulton during the Polo Tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson
Hawks lose close home game to ‘Bago 42-40 By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In 38 years of coaching basketball, Winnebago coach Joe Murphy has seen a lot. For him to say that Brandon Suggs’ tomahawk one-handed slam off an alley oop pass was the best dunk he’s ever witnessed really means something. “I’ve never seen a high school kid get that high,” Murphy said. With one minute left in the game and Winnebago clinging to a 42-40 lead over Oregon on Jan. 7, the 6-foot-7 Suggs came from seemingly nowhere to grab Jess Smith’s cross-court pass and slam it down over a group of Hawk players. “The coach called it during the timeout. He said we needed to make a play,” Smith said. “I saw the kids from Oregon weren’t paying attention to him and I just threw it up.” That ball ended up at least a foot above the rim and Suggs was able to gather it on one fell swoop for the dunk, igniting the crowd and sparking his team to a 4743 BNC win. It was his first time ever dunking with one hand. “I had to. They were holding my left hand,” Suggs said. “We could have put three of our guys on each other’s shoulders and not stopped it,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “That was a huge momentum booster for them.” The close, but frustrating loss by Oregon marked another of many to Winnebago (12-1, 3-0), a streak that Murphy thought extended back to 2004, his first state-trophy team. “We’ve been coming here forever with good teams and Oregon always takes it to us,” Murphy said. “But, we’ve always found a way to pull them out at the end.” If there ever was a chance for the Hawks to get its first win over ‘Bago in Virgil’s tenure, this was it. Baffling
Oregon’s Kole Mowry puts up an easy layup on a breakaway Jan. 7 during the Hawks game against Winnebago. Photo by Chris Johnson
its opponent with a tenacious switching defense and playing what Virgil called “great” in the first half, Oregon led 28-23. Suggs didn’t get his first touch until 1:11 was left in the first quarter. It was guard Isaiah Whitehead, part of the 10-man rotation, carrying the Indians with eight first quarter points. “They were the first team that switched defenses like that on us,” Murphy. Additionally, Oregon went the first 10 minutes of the second half without a turnover and forced Winnebago into the double bonus before the third quarter ended. In what seemed like a sure recipe for a upset win over the No. 2 team in Class 2A, ended up bogged down in missed opportunities, most notably at the free-throw line. “That’s been our Achilles heel all year,” Virgil said.
“We’ve lost three games (Johnsburg, Newman, ‘Bago) because of it. We missed the front end of five one-and-ones. That should have been nine points, not counting one of them.” In one stretch of the second half, Oregon went 2-for-9 from the line, but only trailed 38-36. The other problem was also going cold from the field in the second half. Kole Mowry, who energized the Hawks coming off the bench, scored a basket with two minutes left in the third quarter to keep his team within one point of the lead. Oregon, which was 4-for13 from the field in the second half, would not make a basket again until Trevor Otten scored with 12 seconds left in the game. Trailing 46-43 after Otten’s basket, Oregon would get one more chance as Winnebago was whistled Turn to B2
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Oregon wins NIBC tournament Jan. 9
Oregon’s Cole Burke works to secure a pin over his opponent from Lisle Saturday morning during the Polo Wrestling Tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson
Wrestlers faced tough opponents From A1 the second and escaped in the third to hand a tough 1-0 loss to Oregon’s heavyweight. Alaniz started with a 7-2 win, scoring all his points in the first period. In the semifinal, he lost three first period takedowns and couldn’t make up the ground, losing a 14-5 major decision. That dropped him to the third place match where he came back in the third period with a nice escape and a duck under takedown to tie it up and won 5-3 with a takedown in overtime. Chase Clark had a bye and had two takedowns and a cradle for two points to take a 9-0 major decision in the quarterfinal. He met the eventual champion in the semifinal and was thrown in a headlock and pinned at 1:08. In the third place
match, Clark scored a cradle for three backpoints with 15 seconds left to seal a 7-0 win. All of Burke’s matches were decided by pins. He opened with a half nelson at 1:40, but was pinned in a wing and a half at 1:15 by tournament champion Ethan Cain of Polo. He got a bye to the consolation semifinal where he hit a high crotch and caught the half on the way down and pinned at 1:30. In the fifth place match, he hit an outside single and worked into a wing over the front at 1:40. Nathan Clark opened with a chicken wing at 2:56. In the quarterfinal Clark was turned four times in tilts in a 17-0 technical fall loss at 5:29. In the lower bracket, Clark stacked for two backpoints before he went to the butcher to pin at 2:10. In the semifinal
wrestleback, Clark was tied at six late in the match when he missed on a reversal attempt and was pinned at the buzzer. Coots was taken down to his back in a half nelson and pinned at 1:42 in his first match. In the wrestleback quarterfinal, Coots got taken down in spin move and lost a chicken wing to a half nelson and was pinned in 37 seconds. Carlson won his opener 6-3, a third period half nelson for three points the margin of victory. In the quarterfinal, he lost a butcher and a half nelson in the first period and went on to lose 8-1. In the lower bracket he lost a 14-3 major decision, on his back in the first and second periods and giving up three takedowns.. Wilson started with a come from behind pin, a
butcher into a cradle to pin at 2:49. In the quarterfinal, he had a nice escape at the end of the first period but missed on a headlock try and was taken to his back and pinned at 3:38. In the wrestleback quarterfinals, trailed 8-2 when tried a headlock and missed and was taken down and pinned with a half nelson at 3:39. Wilson also had an exhibition match. He came from behind with a reverse to the back at 3:22. In the first round, Jake Mennen was turned twice with chicken wings in the third, pinned with the second at 5:23. In the first wrestleback, he fought a throw for a takedown, then worked into a butcher at 2:36. In the quarterfinal wrestleback, Mennen was countered for a takedown and he went to his back at 2:42.
The Oregon Boys Bowling team moved to 10-0 on the dual match season with a 3,675-3,424 win over previously undefeated St. Bede on Jan. 5 at Town & Country Lanes, Mt Morris. It was the second highest match total of the year for the Hawk and saw all six bowlers with 62 pins of each other. Oregon was led by Derek Poole with a 646 series (220, 213, 213), followed by Jake Coleman 625 (192, 232, 201), AJ Nordman 615 (235, 212, 168), Kyle Lundquist 608 (216, 234, 158), Justin Poole 597 and Joe Miranda 584. The Oregon Girl’s Bowling team moved to 8-0 on the season with a 2,976-2,561 win over St .Bede on Jan. 5. The Lady Hawks were led by Caitlyn Kaltenbrun with a 562 series (206, 208, 148), followed closely by Victoria Barnhart 547 series (184, 161, 202) and Emily Corbin 510 series (184, 156, 170). The Oregon Boy’s Bowling team raised its season record to 11-0 and 4-0 in NIBC play with a 3,777 – 3,458 win over Rockford Lutheran on Jan. 8 at Park Lanes, Loves Park. The Hawks set multiple season highs in the event including Team High Series, 3,777; Team High Game, 1391; Individual High Game, Coleman, 287; and Individual High Series, Coleman, 768. It was a career high night for senior Jacob Coleman who ran away from the field with a 768 series (257, 287, 224) setting personal bests for game and series totals. In addition, AJ Nordman had a 672 series (223, 235, 214); Derek Poole had a 665 series (219, 276, 170); and Justin Poole had a 641 series (181, 225, 235). The Oregon Girl’s Bowling team raised its season record
to 9-0 / 4-0 BNC / 3-0 NIBC with a 3,092-2,180 win over Rockford Lutheran. Oregon was missing three of their starting six bowlers, but the remainder of the team stepped up in the resounding victory. The Lady Hawks were led by Caitlyn Kaltenbrun with a 643 series (220, 226, 197) followed closely by Alexandra Duncan with a 615 series (214, 186, 215). The Oregon Boys Bowling team won its fourth tournament of the season by winning the Northern Illinois Bowling Conference (NIBC) tournament on Jan. 9 at Town & Country Lanes, Mt Morris. Oregon outpaced second place Rockford Christian 6,324-6,088 in the final count, but trailed most of the day until a very strong game five surged the Hawks into the lead for the first time. Oregon was led by Individual Runner-Up, AJ Nordman with a 1,348 series (211, 213, 246, 218, 234, 226) just three pins behind tournament Champion Ethan Brander, Rockford Christian. The Hawks placed all five bowlers in the top nine in the field, including third Place finisher Derek Poole with a 1,337 series (239, 218, 216, 203, 223, 238), seventh place Jacob Coleman who bowled a 1,228 series, eighth place Joe Miranda with a 1,221 series, and ninth place Kyle Lundquist who had a 1,190 series. This marks the fourth tournament championship on the season, sixth top two finish, and eighth top four finish of the season. The tournament marked Nordman’s eighth top eight finish of the season, and Poole’s eighth top three finish.
Otten led the Hawks with 20 points
From B1 for a lane violation on the front end of a one-and-one. Otten’s number was called and a clear look at a 3-point came up short. “We ran the play we wanted and got the shot we wanted,” Virgil said. Otten led all scorers with 20 points, but it was his first time back to action after missing school this week with strep throat. He was also honored before the game for making his 1,000th career point against Newman. Oregon led the whole game until midway through the third quarter, as Oregon’s Trevor otten lifts the ball Dan Rosenstiel popped in the third during an underhanded shot Jan. 7 of four 3-pointers in that quarter for against Winnebago. Photo by Chris Winnebago, giving his team a 35-32 Johnson
lead, which they would not relinquish. “Compared to the first half, I think we got tired let up in the second half,” Virgil said. Besides the 20 points by Otten, Jerrick Orsted add nine and Mowry eight. Arne Wendler struggled down low and was held to four points, often tied up by Suggs. On Jan. 9, the Hawks fell to Rockford Lutheran 79-58. Otten scored 19 points for the Hawks in the loss to the Crusaders in Rockford. Carson Buck had 14 points, and Arne Wendler added 13 for Oregon (11-6, 1-3 Big Northern West). Kenny Strawbridge tossed in 28 points for Lutheran, and Luke Harper added 11.
Oregon’s Alli Henson moves the ball down court during the third quarter of the Lady Hawks’ game against the Duchesses on Jan. 8 in Dixon. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media
Sports Column Sportsmanship good during Bago game By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Though Oregon lost to Winnebago in boys basketball last Thursday, I left the Blackhawk Center happy. The sportsmanship displayed by the players, coaches and fans was exemplary. Never was there an instance of a player retaliating or being overly physical with an opponent. Calls by the officials were accepted relatively well. Throughout the contest, Hawk and Indian players demonstrated a mutual respect for one another and ‘Bago fans stood and cheered when Trevor Otten was recognized for being a 1,000-point scorer. And it’s always a pleasure
to cover a game coached by Joe Murphy. Even after 40 years on the sidelines, he remains one of the humblest and most gracious of all coaches. Credit to him and Quinn Virgil for establishing an environment among their teams that allows for a refreshing brand of sportsmanship. As far as the game itself, it was well-played and fun to watch. I’ll go as far to contend that Oregon is the more talented team. It doesn’t have a Brandon Suggs, but I’ll take the Hawks’ top seven over Winnebago’s. I say top seven because the two guys coming off the bench, Mitchell Nehrkorn and Kole Mowry, play with as much intensity as anyone. Both know what it means to compete. About the only disappointment was lack of fans. The crowd was adequate, but with a game of this magnitude, why weren’t more people there?
My perception could also be skewed by the fact the spacious Blackhawk Center doesn’t have the intimacy of a school gym. Speaking of home games, here’s an odd sports fact. Rochelle’s basketball team has not won at home since 2013, a losing streak going back 22 games. In another weird basketball story, some members of the Henry Senachwine boys team staged a boycott and not enough players were left to play. Apparently, there was friction with the coach. The weird part is that one of the games it forfeited was against Galva, a team without a coach the week before. With issues simmering at Galva, the coach quit and the team had to also forfeit some games. If Galva had not found a new coach, a double forfeit would have occurred. The odds of this happening aren’t high as winning Powerball, but rare none-the-less. My athlete of the week
goes to Oregon bowler Jacob Coleman who rolled an impressive 768 series against Rockford Lutheran. The boys team begins regional play this Saturday at LaSalle-Peru. They are favored to advance on to the sectional and that’s where things will get very interesting. Did you know Oregon is ranked No. 5 in the state by illinoisbowling.net? At the same sectional are No. 1 Harlem, No. 2 Hononegah and No. 4 Stevenson. Their record doesn’t show it, but the Polo girls basketball team looks wellschooled. I had a chance to take in their game against Forreston and the Lady Marcos play fundamentally sound ball. After watching a few girls games this year, I am convinced turnovers hurt as team as much as anything. It was another well-run wrestling tournament by Polo this past Saturday. Freshman Noah Paul
looks to be headed to Cort Lawton-like territory and Ethan Cain continues an unbeaten season. Oregon was very impressive in the upper weights, with perhaps the best match between heavyweights Matt Crandall and John Barnes of Peru St. Bede, a repeat of their third-place battle at the state finals. That 285-pound bracket at the sectional is loaded. At the IHSA January board meeting, representatives from Amboy and the Three Rivers conference met to discuss Amboy’s desire to leave the conference. No action was taken and both sides were encouraged to find a common solution. However, it was intimated that if Amboy were to breach a contract, the IHSA could make a ruling. Instead of waiting until 2016-2017, Amboy hopes to leave the Three Rivers after this school year and take South Beloit’s place in the NUIC. Whatever the
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outcome, it promises to be a nightmare in regard to scheduling for both leagues. Finally, astute reader Gary Mueller pointed out that an error in last week’s column. Winnebago’s lone loss wasn’t a forfeit to DeKalb, but rather to West Chicago at the DeKalb tourney. The Indians have beaten every team they’ve faced, but I’m still not convinced they are the second-best team in 2A.
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IEMA says to be prepared in 2016 As communities around the state deal with record and near-record winter flooding, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2016. “The floods we’ve seen over the past week are the types we usually expect in spring or summer,� said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “It shows how important it is for people to be ready for any type of emergency, any time of year. “With that in mind, we’re encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2016 so that when the unexpected occurs, they’re able to stay safe.� Joseph said IEMA will help people increase their personal preparedness by focusing on a different preparedness or safety topic each month this year, including earthquakes, severe weather, pets, school and campus, cyber security and more. One of the first steps toward
emergency preparedness is having an emergency supply kit stocked with basic survival items that are critical during an emergency, such as: One gallon of water per person per day, with a minimum of a three-day supply; at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food; first-aid kit; batteryoperated radio, flashlight and extra batteries; and items for children, seniors, pets and household members with health or medical needs. IEMA maintains the Ready Illinois website www. Ready.Illinois.gov, a one-stop location for preparedness information on a variety of hazards. In addition to information about steps people can take before emergencies happen, the Ready Illinois website also provides guidance on what to do during and after a disaster. Preparedness information is also available through the Ready Illinois Facebook, www.facebook.com/ ReadyIllinois, and Twitter, twitter.com/ReadyIllinois, pages.
Baseball camp begins Jan. 17 Sauk Valley Community College is hosting a fourweek baseball camp starting Sunday, Jan. 17. Sauk Valley head coach Chris Davis will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach.
Winter Scene The sun sets on the Ogle County Courthouse following a cold, blustery winter day on Jan. 10. Winter temps were expected through this week. Photo by Earleen Hinton
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Jan. 4 No court activity listed.
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Jan. 5 Emily Jahnke, 19, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, pre-trial conference March 14.
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Property Transfers
Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.
Jan. 5 Angie L. Bailey, warranty deed to Richard Mongold and Shannon H. Edris, 738 N. Brookview, Byron, Byron Township, $130,000.
Jan. 6 Gordon R. Bennett, Jr., warranty deed to Roger J. Kelly, 8398 S. Delaware St., Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $75,000. James C. Annen and Ann M. Annen, warranty deed to Matthew R. Wittenauer, 331 Rosalind Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $89,000. Robert D. W. Paulson, warranty deed to Tammie A. Nelson and Thomas R. Nelson, Jr., 203 E. North St., Creston, Dement Township, $65,000.
Ogle County Sheriff, Stacy Lones, and Stacy Johnstone, sheriff’s deed to Jeff Hart and Kelly Hart, 115 Sunny Hill Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $82,000. Kimberly L. Montgomery and Kimberly L. Long, quit claim deed to Mitchell W. Montgomery and Kimberly L. Montgomery, 1504 Westgate Court, Rochelle, Flagg Township. Dennis L. Grove and Debra L. Grove, quit claim deed to Joshua J. Grove, 1102 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.
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battery, a Class 3 felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release. Three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery were dismissed per plea agreement. Abdualla Coleman, 37, Alabama, obstructing justice, preliminary hearing Jan. 27. Matthew Plumley, 32, Rochelle, child pornography, status Jan. 20. Justin Winters, 32,
Princeton, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Cody Ward, 27, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle/obstructing justice, bond hearing Jan. 15. Jan. 7 Samantha Worzella, 22, Rockton, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 8. Jan. 8 Brandon McMahon, 22, Rockford, attempted first degree murder/aggravated battery with a firearm/
aggravated discharge of a firearm/possession of a firearm by a street gang member/aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, status Feb. 11. Earl Kittle, 51, Creston, aggravated DUI (2 counts), plea Feb. 19. Melissa Salsbury, 43, Rockford, residential burglary, status Feb. 26. Michael McDonald, 67, Indiana, theft, status Feb. 19. Martha Contreras, 59, Rochelle, retail theft, preliminary hearing Feb. 10. Anthony King, 36, Kings, obstructing justice, status Feb. 5.
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Sheriff’s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Jan. 5 At approximately 5:17 p.m., deputies and Oregon Fire and Ambulance responded to the 2000 block of S. Ill. 2, near the Castle Rock State Park boat launch, in reference to a one vehicle crash involving a tree. During the investigation, it was determined that John Berhow, 59, Dixon, had swerved to miss a deer in the road and lost control. He then hit two trees and sustained minor injuries. Berhow was taken to KSB Hospital in Dixon for treatment of nonlife threatening injuries. Berhow’s car was removed by John T’s Towing of Oregon. Andrea L. Dejesus, 29, Davis Junction, was arrested
on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Dejesus posted $956 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court appearance. Matthew S. Leather, 26, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and retail theft. Leather posted $1,327.64 as a full cash for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 22. William P. Cupp, 53, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cupp was unable to post $2,029 as a full cash for bond and will scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 6. Shawn M. Baker, 33, Davis Junction, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Baker posted $150 as a full cash for bond. Jan. 6 Roberto
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Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,122 pending a court appearance. Jason A. Ritter, 39, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $300 pending a court appearance. Jan. 7 Trent C. Berg, 52, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Berg posted the 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29. Cory G. Collins, 24, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $3,061 pending a court appearance. Devon N. Taylor, 25, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County
warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,771 pending a court appearance. At approximately 9 p.m., deputies investigated a vehicle which had just parked in the 800 block of S. Congress Ave., Polo. After an investigation, Monroe Wells, 36, Polo, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Wells was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jan. 8 At 7:34 a.m., deputies along with the Mt. Morris Fire Department and Byron Fire Department ambulance responded to a single vehicle crash on Silver Creek Road just south of Midtown Road. A sport utility vehicle driven by Julie M. Davis, 16, Mt. Morris, was southbound on Silver Creek Road and drove off the roadway on the right side, striking and coming to rest against a farm outbuilding.
County News Davis and her passenger, Brady N. Davis,10, Mt. Morris, were transported to KSB Hospital for apparently minor injuries. Tyrone WIlson, 41, Galesburg, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for trespass on right of way/railroad. Wilson’s bond was set at $2,000 pending a court appearance. At approximately 8:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen Jetta in the 4,000 block of N. Ill. 2. As a result of that stop, William H. Carlson, 19, Mt. Morris, was charged with reckless speeding. Carlson was issued an I-Bond at the scene and released. He is scheduled to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date. Jan. 9 At approximately 6:43 p.m., deputies along with the Oregon Fire Department and the Mt. Morris Ambulance responded to Ill. 64
approximately two miles east of Oregon for the report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries. A Honda passenger car driven by Samantha Bradley, 20, Byron, was traveling westbound on Ill. 64. Bradley lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered roadway and slid into oncoming, eastbound, traffic. A GMC utility vehicle driven by Robert DeArvil, 74, Chana, was traveling eastbound on Ill. 64 and attempted evasive maneuvers, but was struck by Bradley’s vehicle. DeArvil’s vehicle then traveled off the north side of the roadway and struck a tree. Bradley was trapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated by the Oregon Fire Department. She was later transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon by the Mt. Morris Ambulance for treatment of Turn to B5
Obituaries Robert E. Luy Robert E. Luy, 75, Polo, died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on March 6, 1940 in Freeport, the son of Walter E. and Mary Jane (Waganoss) Luy. Robert worked as a farm hand for many years. Bradley W. Jewell Bradley W. Jewell, 48, Kenosha, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Brad was a manufacturing supervisor for more than 20 years. Later he began his radio career as a personality in Chicago on WKQX-FM/ Q101 and was well-known as “Kenosha Brad.” He was currently a radio host for a sports talk show “Jewell on Sports” with WLIP-AM. Through his presence Karshan A. L. Peterson Karshan Ami Luttig Peterson, 35, Mt. Morris, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center, Oregon. Karshan was born July 15, 1980 in Rockford. At an early age, she enjoyed car rides. This love carried over to her enjoying snowmobiling, fishing, and trips north with family and friends. She enjoyed art projects, decorating, crosswords, McDonald’s fries, and Coca-Cola. She graduated from
He enjoyed spending time on the water fishing, watching local stock car racing, and going to Polo High School sporting events. Survivors include his brothers, Dennis and Roger Luy, both of Dixon; sister, Patty Lajuennesse, Lena; many nieces and nephews. on the radio he was able to be very active with cancer fundraising, both in Chicago and Kenosha. He loved anything sports and was very active with CYC/Boys and Girls Club, coaching football, basketball, and was even named “Family of the Year “ in 1998. Survivors include his children; his mother, Carrie Jewell; and his fiancee, Lisa Scott. Cremation rites were accorded. A remembrance dinner followed the funeral service. Oregon High School in the Class of 1998, and she attended Rasmussen College for massage therapy. Karshan will be missed by all who ever knew her. Karshan is survived by her parents, Rod and Linda Peterson, Mt. Morris; daughter, Chase (who put a smile on all our faces); brother, Lucas Peterson, Leaf River; grandmother, Lois Christians, Mt. Morris; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Karshan was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and June Peterson,
He was preceded in death by brother, Larry Luy, and sisters, Linda Skala and Judith Luy. Honoring Robert’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.
Condolences for Lisa Scott may be 145 Century Hills Drive, Oregon IL 61061, Kenneth & Donna Scott. and Leslie Christians. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. Burial will be at private family service on Saturday, Jan. 16. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Special thanks to the nursing staff at OSF and all the employees at the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center. Memorials may be made to Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center.
Harlan E. Blake Harlan E. Blake, 97, Leaf River, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Harlan was born on Dec. 31, 1918 in Leaf River, the son of Hugh and Kathryn (Long) Blake. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in the Class of 1936. Harlan married Margaret Conway on Dec. 27, 1950 in Mt. Morris. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he received many service decorations; serving in New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, and Alexis M. Walker Alexis Marie Walker, 19, Mt. Morris, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, with her family surrounding her. Alexis was born on Sept. 5, 1996, the daughter of Michael and Barbara (Bicksler) Walker. Alexis graduated from Oregon High School in the Class of 2015. She was attending Educators of Beauty, Sterling. Lexie loved her job at McDonald’s in Oregon. She loved to mushroom hunt with her father, and she
when the war ended he was on Mindanao. Harlan was a 32nd degree Mason, a VFW member, 50-year member of Farm Bureau, Silver Creek Cemetery Association member, and a member of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. He played and loved sports. He enjoyed gardening, his fruit trees, and being around all his animals. He visited all 50 states along with several countries. Harlan is survived by his wife, Margaret Blake, Leaf River; a daughter, Sharleen (Rick) Rand, DeKalb; two loved bantering back and forth with her mom. Lexie’s brother was her best friend, and she was his protector. Everyone that Lexie met instantly became a friend. Lexie was an incredible artist, and she had a love for animals and nature. Lexie is survived by her parents, Mike Walker, Montross, Virginia, and Barb Walker, Mt. Morris; brother, Michael Ethan Walker, Montross, Virginia; sister, Lillian Walker, Montross, Virginia; grandparents, Wayne Bicksler, Freeport, and Conrad (Jean) Walker, Polo; several aunts and
grandsons, Bryan (Renata) Rand, DeKalb, and Kevin Rand, DeKalb; and two great-granddaughters, Aliyah and Kayden Rand, DeKalb He was preceded in death by his parents. Per Harlan’s request, a private family service will be held at the graveside with Rev. Virginia Haney officiating. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, VFW, American Legion, and Serenity Hospice and Home. uncles; nieces and nephews; and special friend, Taylor Michalak. Lexie was preceded in death by grandmother, Donna Bicksler; and greatgrandmother, Lenora Walker. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be at Adeline Cemetery, Adeline. Visitation was scheduled on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials will be established.
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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Dec. 28 Seven snow ordinance parking citations were issued on this day. At 2:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the 1000 block of West Ill. 64 involving a 2005 Ford driven by Donald P. Werner, 81, Mt. Morris, and a 2006 Dodge driven by Dennis M. Ziemba, 66, Oregon. No citations were issued. Jan. 1 John A. Hitchcock, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis less than 30 grams, unlawful use of a weapon, no valid FOID card, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Hitchcock was also issued a citation for improper lane usage. He was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street. At 3:19 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call at 105 S. Seventh Street, resulting in the arrest of Jennifer S. Blake, 39, Oregon, for domestic battery.
Blake was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 3:35 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at the Shell gas station located at 201 S. Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Eric R. Young, 20, Mt. Morris for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. Young was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 11:28 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of E. Washington Street involving a 2012 Hyundai driven by Forrest J. Stonedahl, 34, Bettendorf, Iowa, and a 2004 Chevrolet driven by Dustin E. Harriett, 35, Mt. Morris. No citations were issued. Jan. 2 Barbara J. Ohata, 70, Oregon, was issued a citation at 2:45 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Third Street. Phillip J. Armentrout, 23, Janesville, Wis., was arrested at 7:44 p.m. for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Armentrout was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of W. Washington Street.
Jan. 3 Terrence D. Ross, 21, Oregon, was issued citations at 8:43 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of E. Washington Street. Nine parking tickets and five verbal/written warnings were issued from Dec. 28 through Jan. 3. Jan. 4 At 10:45 a.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Madison and S. Second Streets involving a 2005 Jeep driven by Carol Richards, 45, Chana, and a postal delivery vehicle driven by Matthew W. Brennan, 38, Rockford. Richards was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. Barbara J. Ballard, 56, Oregon, was arrested at 6:29 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ballard was transported to the Ogle County jail. Joseph M. Smith, age 30, Oregon, was issued a citation at 8:46 p.m. for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street. At 10:39 p.m., police responded to a physical
domestic call at 108 S. Second Street resulting in the arrest of Jason A. Marks, 41, Oregon, for domestic battery. Marks was transported to the Ogle County jail. Jan. 6 At 7:30 p.m., police took one 14-year-old female juvenile into limited custody for the offense of being a runaway. The juvenile was released into their parent’s custody with referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office. Jan. 7 Carol A. Hammer, 38, Oregon, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Hammer was transported to the Ogle County jail. John D. Rasmussen, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Rasmussen was transported to the Ogle County jail. Jan. 9 Samara A. Goff, 38, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:35 a.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of 10th and Webster Streets. Craig A. Kehl, 43, Oregon, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for contempt of
court on a theft charge. Kehl was transported to the Ogle County jail. At 4:58 p.m., police investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash in the 1300 block of W. Washington Street involving a 2002 Honda driven by Pamela J. Moorehead, 58, Polo. Moorehead was issued a citation for driving too fast for conditions. At 5:45 p.m., Oregon Police investigated a onevehicle traffic crash in the 800 block of E. Washington Street involving a 1997 Toyota driven by Donald G. Jensen, 23, Oregon. Jensen was issued a citation for driving too fast for conditions. Jan. 10 Daniel A. Arriaga, 28, Rockford, was issued a citation at 1:08 a.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Third and Jefferson Streets. Two verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 4 through Jan. 10. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
General calls for service through dispatch Dec. 28 Jan. 3 Checking a Subject/Vehicle ........ 3 Citizen Complaints .. 7 Animal Complaints . 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem........... 9 Disturbance / Domestic.................. 3 Assist EMS/ Other Department .... 4 Vehicle/ Building Lockout..... 5 911 Hang-up/ Open Line ................ 1 Traffic Stops 9 General Calls for service through dispatch Jan. 4 Jan. 10: Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ......................... 5 Citizen Complaints ...... 7 Juvenile Complaints .... 0 Animal Complaints ..... 3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............... 4 Disturbance / Domestic...................... 3 Assist EMS/ Other Department ........ 6 Alarm Response/ Open Door or Window 0 Vehicle/ Building Lockout......... 4 911 Hang-up/ Open Line .................... 2 Traffic Stops ................ 15
County News Business News Watt has increase in web usage Watt Global Media’s websites WATTAgNet. com and PetfoodIndustry. com produced significant increases in user engagement in 2015. WATTAgNet.com, the online news and information resource for professionals working in the poultry, pig and animal feed industries worldwide, saw a 46 percent increase in website visits in 2015 compared to 2014. PetfoodIndustry.com,
Byron Police Chief Todd Murray released the following information Jan. 6. Dec. 15 A 17-year-old male, Byron, was arrested for unlawful possession of paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis. He was released to a parent and must appear in court on Jan. 25. Kyle Smith, 23, Roscoe, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic sign. Dec. 17 Two 15-year-old males and a 14- year-old male, all of Byron, were arrested for theft
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the online resource for global pet food and pet treat manufacturing professionals, saw an equally impressive 38 percent increase in site visits. Watt Global Media relaunched new, improved versions of PetfoodIndustry. com and WATTAgNet.com in April and August of 2015 respectively. Both websites feature improved navigation, enhanced visuals and mobile-friendly responsive design. “Our mobile audience has grown exponentially over the past few years,” said Bruce Plantz, Vice President, Director of Content & Innovation. “It was critically important
that we update our websites in 2015 to be able to provide an improved user experience, and becoming mobileoptimized was an essential part of achieving that goal.” Site traffic from mobile devices skyrocketed in 2015, with WATTAgNet. com experiencing a 125 percent increase in mobile-based sessions and PetfoodIndustry.com seeing a 149 percent increase. “Even though the transition to mobile-friendly website platforms in 2015 was extremely important, both WATTAgNet.com and PetfoodIndustry.com continue to provide readers with the same valuable content,” said Plantz.
under $500. The juveniles were released to their parents and must appear in court on Jan. 25.
released to a parent and must appear in court on Jan. 25.
Dec. 20 Roscoe Cox, 31, Machesney Park, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic signal. Dec. 22 Haley Ann Rockwood, 27, Dixon, was issued a citation for speeding, 48 mph in a 30 mph zone. A 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, both of Byron, were arrested for reckless conduct. Both were
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Dec. 24 Zackary Wilson, 22, Byron, was issued a citation for no proof of insurance. Dec. 26 Mitchell Strong, 27, Lena, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic signal. Dec. 27 Tristian Worley, 28, Rockford, was issued citations for driving while license is suspended and no proof of insurance.
Dec. 29 David Boehning, 55, Leaf River, was arrested for retail theft. Boehning was released and must appear in court on Jan. 25. Dec. 31 Andrea Lewis, 45, Rockford, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended. Jan. 1 Spencer Leddy, 19, Lake in the Hills, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
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Leddy was also issued citations for no proof of insurance and operation of motor vehicle when registration is suspended. Regina Cox, 49, Oregon, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic signal.
speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. Jill Firch, 43, Chicago, was issued a citation for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. Michael Edwards, 52, Byron, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic sign.
Jan. 2 Gregory Butler, 54, Cherry Valley, was arrested for disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Butler was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Tracy Early, 33, Byron, was issued a citation for
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Jan. 4 Amy Hunter, 38, Rockford, was issued a citation for no proof of insurance and driving while license is suspended. Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff’s Arrests From A1 minor injuries. DeArvil did not report any injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Jermaine Mclymont, 28, Leaf River, was arrested for failure to appear. Mclymont’s full cash bond was set at $516 pending a court appearance.
The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Cody
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Jan. 10 Kristen Huekstra, 25, Steward, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Huekstra’s full cash bond was set at $706 pending a court appearance. Anthony Kerce, 37, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County
25, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit; charge amended/reduced to unlawful parking, Jan. 8, 2016 (Oct. 12, 2015), $450. Coleman J. Ranahan, 56, Lindenwood, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 6, 2016 (Nov. 26, 2015), $341. Joshua V.A. Maronde, 18, Forreston, mufflers, Jan. 6, 2016 (Nov. 28, 2015), $120.
warrant for failure to appear. Kerce’s full cash bond was set at $3,313 pending a court appearance. Jan. 11 At 12:13 a.m., deputies responded to a rural address southeast of Monroe Center in regards to a 911 call of a female requesting help.
Upon arrival, officers determined that Jacqueline D’Onofrio, 53, Esmond, had discharged a 12 gauge shotgun in the house during the dispute. She was charged with domestic battery and reckless discharge of a firearm. She was jailed at the Ogle County Jail on a Class 4 felony. No one was injured
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Jerrold L. Stauffer, 61, Polo, head/tail/sidelight, Jan. 7, 2016 (Dec. 3, 2015), $120. Mavrik B. McMeekan, 20, Oregon, expired registration, Jan. 8, 2016 (Dec. 3, 2015), $120. Kathy M. Janicke, 59, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 6, 2016 (Dec. 3, 2015), $160. Sabrina K. Heath, 23, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over
the speed limit, Jan. 4, 2016 (Nov. 22, 2015), $120. Shane L. Swick, 23, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 4, 2016 (Dec. 5, 2015), $120. Jarrett D. Beyer, 22, Mt. Morris, mufflers, Jan. 5, 2016 (Dec. 4, 2015), $120. Liam R. Bates, 20, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 6, 2016
in the incident. Jesse J. Baldwin, 42, Freeport, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. He was unable to post $1,291 full cash for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. Paul A. Conti, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and petition to revoke. He
was unable to post $2,136 full cash for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. Jessica V. Hawver, 25, Belvidere, was arrested on a warrant for petition to revoke. She posted $3,000 (10 percent) for bond and was given a return court date of Feb. 5 at 9 a.m.
(Dec. 7, 2015), $120 I-bond/ recog. Regina L. Cox, 49, Oregon, no valid registration, Jan. 7, 2016 (Dec. 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Travis S. McCaffrey, 25, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 5, 2016 (Dec. 15, 2015), $160. Danny E. McKean, 52, Polo, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 5, 2016
(Dec. 15, 2015), $120. Chloe R. Olson, 20, Byron, improper traffic lane usage, Jan. 4, 2016 (Dec. 20, 2015), dismissed per state motion; driving under the influence of alcohol, $2,366, cash - 10 percent. Trevor J. Glenn, 18, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 7, 2016 (Jan. 1, 2016), dismissed per state motion.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Kenaddie Alycia Fosse No. 2015 MR 74 ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court, having considered the a petition for Change of Name filed herein by Plaintiff, the eviheard dence, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, finds that it should be granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Plaintiff's name of Kenaddie Alycia Fosse is hereby changed to: Kenaddie Alycia Parson, by which he/she shall be hereafter known and called. DATE: 11/20/15 January 7, 14, 21, 2016
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To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, an Illinois corporation, Plaintiff, vs. GARY R. HALL, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No: 2015 ED 7 Project ID: P_OG_059 NOTICE AND SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice To: Gary R. Hall, 20397 E. Lindenwood Road, Lindenwood, IL 61049 Unknown Owners Non-Record Claimants NOTICE IS HEREBY given to you, Gary R. Hall, Unknown Owner(s) who are or claim to be 1) any heir, legatee, devisee of any person specifically named as a parry defendant in this cause, but is now deceased, 2) a conservator or guardian of any person specifically named as a party defendant in this cause who is now disabled, 3) the spouse of any named party defendant in this cause, 4) in possession or having some use, occupancy, tenancy or leasehold in the property subject to this proceeding or who have or claim to have 5) a homestead interest in the property subject to this proceeding or 6) some ownership, right, title, interest, claim or lien in to or upon the property subject to this proceeding and Non-Record Claimants that suit entitled above seeking certain easement rights and other rights in the property as described in Plaintiff's Complaint and other relief is now pending against you in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, in a case entitled commonwealth Edison Company, an Illinois corporation v.Gary R. Hall, et al, Ogle County Case No. 15 ED 7. In this suit, the Plaintiff seeks to acquire by eminent domain (condemnation) certain easements and other rights and relief described in Plaintiff's Complaint and its exhibits in the following described real property: 1) “Owner's Property”-The East 80 acres of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of Section 2; the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, all in Township 41 North, Range 2 East of the 3rd P.M., Ogle County, Illinois; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract; Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 2; thence North (assumed bearing) along the East line of said Section 2, a distance of 460 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence continuing North, along said East line, a distance of 351.29 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said section 2, a distance of 310.0 feet; thence South parallel to the East line of said Section 2, a distance of 351.29 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of said Section 2, a distance of 310.0 feet to the point of beginning. PIN: 19-02-200-003 2) Right of Way Easement Area (Transmission Line Easement)-LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF A 110' WIDE TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT: THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CONTAINING 3.33 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. Common Address: Tract of land at the southwest corner of Baseline Road and Woodlawn Road, Ogle County, Illinois The parties to be served by publication are the Defendants, Gary R. Hall, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN you, Gary R. Hall, whose last known address is 20397 E. Lindenwood Road, Lindenwood, Illinois 61049, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants that unless you file your Appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, on or before February 8th, 2016, a default and a judgment may be entered against you any time after that day as requested in Plaintiff's Complaint. Dated at Oregon, Illinois this 29th day of December, 2015 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ogle County, Illinois George F. Mahoney, III-1734059 R. Peter Grometer-1066781 Ashley E. Bechtold-6305446 Attorneys for Plaintiff's MAHONEY, SILVERMAN & CROSS, LLC 822 Infantry Drive, Suite 100 Joliet, IL 60435 Telephone: (815) 730-9500 Facsimile: (815)730-9598 January 7, 14, 21, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA WALKER AKA BARBARA A. WALKER, MICHAEL WALKER, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 14 CH 94 NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA WALKER AKA BARBARA A. WALKER, MICHAEL WALKER, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC, DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 14 CH 94 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 9, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 9, 2016, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 302 NORTH HANNAH AVENUE, Mount Morris, IL 61054
LOT 50 IN SUNSET HILL ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS AT PAGE 24.
Property Index No. 08-27-177-010. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $180,602.68. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14080078.
Commonly known as 302 NORTH HANNAH AVENUE, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Property Index No. 08-27-177-010. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $180,602.68. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14080078. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14080078 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 94 TJSC#: 35-16831 January 7, 14 & 21 2016
ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14080078 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 14 CH 94 TJSC#: 35-16831 January 7, 14 & 21 2016
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B7 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, January 14, 2016 Page B7
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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-2745 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC; Plaintiff, VS. James M. Jakymiw; Sarah C. Jakymiw; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendants. 14 CH 82 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on February 5, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Sheriff of Olge County, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN (417) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 10, PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 83 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 179 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 PIN: 11-22-330-017 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-2745. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2745 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I680074 Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7, 14, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-13, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 PLAINTIFF VS DAVID E ALLEN AKA DAVID ALLEN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGETREE LENDING; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 131 183 SOUTH GERMAN CHURCH ROAD OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 22, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 7 & 8 IN DEVRIES SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF LOT 1 OF THE NORTH EAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 1 AND PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 49 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN SAID OGLE COUNTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 16-01-277-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 183 SOUTH GERMAN CHURCH ROAD OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $92,540.83. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1409243 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I679835 Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7, 14, 2016
Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois to Sell $1,725,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds Public Notice is Hereby Given that Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 25th day of January, 2016, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Community Room at Centennial Elementary School, 308 South Pleasant Avenue, Polo, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $1,725,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District. By order of the President of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois. Dated the 28th day of December, 2015. Christina Kitson Secretary, Board of Education, Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois Jan. 14, 2016 "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-2745 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC; Plaintiff, VS. James M. Jakymiw; Sarah C. Jakymiw; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendants. 14 CH 82 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle, Illinois, will on February 5, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Sheriff of Olge County, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 179 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, IL 61020 PIN: 11-22-330-017 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-2745. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2745 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I680074 Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7, 14, 2016
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-13, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 PLAINTIFF VS DAVID E ALLEN AKA DAVID ALLEN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGETREE LENDING; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 131 183 SOUTH GERMAN CHURCH ROAD OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 22, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 16-01-277-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 183 SOUTH GERMAN CHURCH ROAD OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $92,540.83. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1409243 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I679835 Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7, 14, 2016
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Soil Types: Primarily Greenbush & Fayette – gently rolling. Productivity Index: 119.3 Notes: Outstanding opportunity to own a diversified piece of N.W. Ill. Farm land. This is a highly productive farm with many access points and roads. In addition Tract 7 includes timber for the avid hunter, as well as fishing and camping opportunities. Elkhorn Creek runs through this tract. There is a small shelter at the stocked pond and sand beach; perfect weekend get away in a secluded area. Terms: 10% down day of sale w/ balance due at closing in 30 days. Current letter of credit from financial institution required. Taxes prorated. Property sold subject to Trustee confirmation. All property sold by the acre and in as-is condition. Possession given at closing. All property is officially surveyed. Ralph Elliott of Elliott & Trainor, P.C. and Heather McPherson of McPherson Law Offices, Freeport, IL and State Bank of Freeport Trust Department
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