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Ogle County Board rejects gun range request By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com In a twist of irony, a tie vote derailed a special use permit requested by the Byron Sportsmans & Conservation Club. The Ogle County Board’s decision on a special use permit for a handgun caliber range at the club, located on Town Line Road, ended in a 11-11 deadlock Tuesday evening. The tie vote means the measure failed. The controversial request has been plagued by tie votes. Just last month, it was delayed when the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning &
Zoning Committee, which met Dec. 8, ended up in a 4-4 tie twice after two motions, first to approve and then to deny. That meant the committee had no recommendation to take to the county board in December. In an effort to get the request back on track committee member Rick Fritz, Monroe Center, changed his no to a yes, allowing it to move on to the county board. Citing safety and noise concerns, most neighbors of the sportsman’s club have vehemently opposed the expanded range ever since club president O.K. Welty filed it earlier this year.
Before Tuesday’s vote, Fritz, who is also a county board member, said he would vote no. He said he had researched the issue, talked to people on both sides, and visited other gun ranges. “I guess it comes down to would I want it next door to me? The answer is no,” he said. County board member Lee Meyers, Byron, also said he would vote against it. He said the neighbors were told they would have to prove that the gun range would hurt their property. “They did prove it. It fell on deaf ears so far,” Meyers said. “Their property values will decrease, their
peace will decrease, but mostly their safety will be jeopardized.” However, board member Ashley Simms, Rochelle, felt different. “I think the gun range is a huge asset to the county,” she said. Simms said she believes more citizens should be qualified for concealed carry and the gun range would be a good place to do that. Board member Pat Saunders, Polo, said she supports concealed carry, but not the gun range. “I agree we need a gun range in this county,” she said. “But I don’t think this is the right place for it. It’s too populated.” Fourteen conditions were added to
STEM program
Pharmacy moves into addition
is coming to OES By Christopher Heimerman Sauk Valley Media
By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com It was business as usual Tuesday at Oregon’s new Snyder Pharmacy — almost. While pharmacist Don Walter and pharmacist technician Kristy Watts were efficiently filling prescriptions and answering questions for the line of customers both inside the store and at the drive-through window, work was going on in all areas of the building. On the second day of business in the store’s new addition, some shelves were filled with merchandise while others were waiting to be setup. Crews were busy in the older portion of the building, where the pharmacy used to be, getting it ready to be a new Ace Hardware store. Owner Tom Felker said the pharmacy moved into the new addition to his building at 201 N. Fourth St. over the weekend, which means the older portion of the building can now be transformed into an Ace store. Felker said that he’s aiming for the hardware store to open next month.
the special use permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals, which approved it 3-2. Another seven were added by the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee. Board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said he believes the conditions adequately addressed the neighbors’ concerns. “I don’t remember ever having 21 conditions placed on a zoning issue,” he said. “That’s the definition of a compromise.” After the vote, Welty thanked the county board for the time and effort members had devoted to his request. “I’m sorely disappointed obviously,” he said.
Pharmacist technician Kristy Watts answers a customer’s questions Tuesday at the new Snyder Pharmacy in Oregon. Photo by Vinde Wells
A new liquor department is also being added. The store has remained open throughout the construction, which started last year, with a 75x130 foot addition built on its north side for the pharmacy. Felker purchased a house at 206 N. Third St., northeast of the pharmacy, last year and tore it down to make room to expand his building and allow for more parking and a loading dock. He purchased the former Bemis Ford building and parking area
across the street last fall to enhance the hardware business. Felker said the Bemis property may be used for rental equipment associated with the Ace store, as well as pallet goods, such as mulch. Felker also owns a pharmacy and grocery store in Byron, as well as pharmacies in Polo, Dixon, Winnebago, and Poplar Grove. Oregon has been without a hardware store since Basler’s Ace Hardware on Pines Road at the south edge of Oregon closed in October of 2014.
First-grade teacher Ryan Huels knows not every child can afford to go to the museum. Consequently, he and his colleagues are bringing the museum to Oregon Elementary School, in the form of the Northern Illinois University STEM Outreach Program. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math, and those concepts will be on display in all their glory March 18 at the elementary school. The program’s goal is to generate interest and excitement through presentations and hands-on experiences. Huels, 27, a fourth-year teacher in the school, already has been implementing STEM concepts in his classroom to encourage students’ creativity, collaboration, and enterprising spirit. “In the past, you might have seen students who were afraid to fail,” he said. “The quality of the debate has
taken off. And kids know that if they fail at something, it’s okay. They’ll explore the problem.” He and his first-grade colleagues wrote the grant application that brought in $2,000 – $1,000 from Exelon Corp., $500 from the Oregon School Foundation and $500 from an anonymous donor – to bring NIU’s Exploration Lab to town. NIU will send a few staffers to conduct demonstrations and projects, and Oregon volunteers and high school staff will help, too. Thirty hands-on stations will be featured, each with one to three individual activities or exhibits. Beyond March 18, the program provides professional development teachers can use down the road. Leftover money will be used to buy materials necessary for STEM education, Huels said. “STEM subjects are extremely important to prepare our students for an ever-changing future,” Superintendent Tom Turn to A2
Sixth grader collects 939 coats and $5K for HOPE By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com HOPE of Ogle County Director Ruth Carter was in for two big surprises Jan. 16 when she went to Byron Middle School for the culmination of a coat drive and fundraiser. Byron sixth grader Victoria Kuzlik, who organized the drive and named HOPE the recipient, had much more than met the goals she had set. Waiting for Carter in the main lobby of the school were 17 large boxes filled to overflowing with winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens. “We collected 939 coats — some of them are brand new,” 11-year-old Victoria told Carter. “Our original
goal was 300.” But that wasn’t all. Carter looked stunned and a little bit tearful when Victoria also presented her with a check for $5,070. “I can’t believe you raised this much,” Carter said. “Thank you very much.” Victoria had hoped to raise $4,500 in addition to the coats. HOPE, a domestic violence shelter with offices in Oregon and Rochelle, has suffered a loss of funding because of the state budget crisis. Carter said the agency serves 538 clients. “For our clients there’s enough winter coats here to get them through this winter and next winter,” she said. In fact, it’s more than enough, and Carter said the bounty will be shared
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with the YWCA in Sterling, Remedies in Rockford, and the homeless shelter in Rochelle. She said the coats would be distributed this week. Victoria began collecting coats in early December after her father Bob Kuzlik bought her a new one for the winter. “We needed to decide what to do with the one I outgrew,” Victoria said. “Ordinarily we give them to Good Will, but I said ‘let’s have a coat drive.’” She decided on HOPE as the recipient because she and her father used their services a few years back. “My dad and I were victims of domestic violence,” Victoria said. “I wanted to give back to the places that helped us.” She said they also received help from the Sterling Turn to A2
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Surprise shows on the face of HOPE of Ogle County Director Ruth Carter Saturday when Byron sixth grader Victoria Kuzlik presented her with a check for $5,070 raised during a recent coat and fund drive. Also pictured is Byron Middle School Principal Zach Ettelbrick. Photo by Vinde Wells
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Teacher encourages all students From A1 Mahoney said. Oregon Elementary School Principal Ann Tilton had to marvel when she recently walked into his classroom. Huels’ students were given a goal and materials from which they could carefully choose. “Kids were just going to town on a project, but there was a student who was getting frustrated that his project wasn’t working out,� she said. “Another student who I never would’ve imagined speaking up, he looked at the other student and said, ‘It’s not a matter of whether it works out enough. It’s what you learned.’�
Huels stands six feet tall, and he encourages his 6- and 7-year-old students to take charge of their learning. Thus, one of the core concepts of Next Generation Science Standards, to get kids problem-solving, collaboratively, on realworld problems, is a breath of fresh air. “As somebody who thinks a classroom should be run by the students, it’s almost a sigh of relief,� he said. “You can just be the guy on the side, ready to help while they take charge.� Tilton is in her 21st year in education, and said empowering children always has been paramount in her classrooms. “Don’t put a ceiling on
our kids,� she said. “Set the expectations high, and help them get there. Encourage them to fail and to fall.� In that department, Huels is a “rock star,� which she’s known since his interview, she said. “It was very apparent to me that he truly cares about the kids, and that he’s going to have fun with them. Learning is fun. It’s loud,� she said. “And it should be scary at times.� Huels said he and longertenured teachers have meshed philosophies to align curriculum by grade and, in turn, help eliminate learning gaps between grades. They might all have different approaches, but the curriculum is consistent.
An NIU grad and a Rochelle native, Huels knows one of the district’s chief challenges is socioeconomic. So he simply can’t wait for March 18 – and beyond. “One of the reasons we wanted to pursue this was our changing socio-economic factors in the district,� he said. “Not every kid gets the opportunity to experience to go to a museum and experience these kinds of things. So we’re bringing the museum to our campus.� Go to niu.edu/stem to learn more about the Northern Illinois STEM Outreach Program, and to stemedcoalition.org to learn more about STEM education.
Businesses helped collect the coats From A1
Bitter Cold The coldest weather of the season blanketed the area with negative temperatures. On Monday morning the temperature in downtown Oregon reads negative 3 on The Harvard State Bank sign at Ill. 64 and Ill. 2. Photo by Chris Johnson
YWCA. Victoria approached BMS Principal Zach Ettelbrick, who backed her idea and allowed her to get started there. As the plan grew, boxes for coats were placed at more and more local businesses. Victoria is a member of the Builders Club at her school, and enlisted club members’ help wrapping the large boxes in Christmas paper. Eventually boxes were located at 38 businesses. The success led her to up her goal to 500 coats, and that was also soon reached.
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Cash donations also started coming in, and ranged from $10 to $1,000, Bob said. Kunes Country Auto Group in Oregon loaned them a pick-up truck to gather the coats from all the drop-off points. “We hauled six loads,� Bob said. “I never expected there to be this many.� He praised his daughter’s
efforts. “She worked very hard,� he said. “She made a lot of calls.� Victoria said she put in two to three hours a day on the project but is very happy with the outcome. “It’s crazy, just crazy to get this many coats,� she said with a grin. “It was fun but a little tiring with school and
doing the coat drive.� Victoria plans to do it all over again — she’s already planning next year’s drive. “Next year I want people to put notes of hope in the pockets of the coats for HOPE,� she said. For more information, visit GoFundMe.com/ hopecoatdrive or email tori4hope@hotmail.com.
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on the north edge of town. Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden said Maronde was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and Sanders was charged with possession of cannabis, more than 2.5 grams and less than 10 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Ogle County Jail.
The 15-year-old was detained for possession of drug paraphernalia and was released to his parents. The Forreston Police Department initiated the investigation and was assisted by the Ogle County K-9 unit. Boomgarden said the investigation is continuing,and more arrests are possible.
Teens face drug charges after Jan. 14 traffic stop Three teenagers are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Forreston last week. Joshua V.A. Maronde, 18, Forreston, Keegan R. Sanders, 18, Leaf River, and a 15-year-old were arrested in the early evening hours Jan. 14 after Forreston police checked a suspicious vehicle
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Barn-raisings and apple butter parties provided social life 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 sixth in a series of the articles he is writing about the history of Ogle County. 1850 Ogle County Social Life In 1850 the population of Illinois was 851,470. Books were few. Before radio, television and automobiles social life centered around family and friends. There were many barn raisings with the help of neighbors. There were apple butter parties where families helped in the preparation of the apples and stirring of the apple butter as it cooked in huge copper kettles. Ice cream socials with homemade ice cream were popular. Weddings were big events in each community. Sometimes the weddings were followed by a charivari. There were quilting bees, spelling bees, threshing bees and always a large dinner that followed each event. They also had dances featuring the polka and
Virginia Reel accompanied by a fiddler or the mouth organ. The first band in Ogle County was organized in Mt. Morris in 1846. Several communities had their own band. Picnics were always a social event. “Later traveling medicine shows, tent shows and Chautauquas brought orators, lecturers, and performing artists into each community,” according to one account. Many clubs and organization also provided friendship and recreation. These organizations continued to serve as a social life in Ogle County in 1883 when the Owls (Unmarried Men Only) and in 1896 the Umzowees (Unmarried Ladies Only) were active. 1850 Township Form of Government In 1818, when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union, each county was managed by a board of three county commissioners. In 1836 Ogle County was formed. It was formerly a part of Jo Daviess County. Ogle was suggested by Thomas Ford in memory of Capt. Joseph Ogle who fought in the Revolutionary
War. The first session of the Ogle County Commissioners Court was held at Oregon on Jan. 3, 1837. At this meeting Oregon was chosen as the county seat. On Nov. 6, 1849 Ogle County voters voted for a township form of government. Three men were appointed by the commissioners court to divide Ogle County into townships. They divided the county A group of Mt. Morris women hone their skills on a quilt made in the wedding ring into 19 townships with one pattern. Pictured on the left, front to back, are: Bell Price, Amanda Mumma, and Grace elected official serving on Plum. On the right, Mrs. Miller is in the middle and the others are unidentified. the county board. This new county board with a member from each township replaced the three man commissioners court. Later, in 1972, the county was reapportioned into four districts with six members serving from each district. This replaced the system whereby the township supervisors served as the county board. So originally Ogle County was governed by a threeman commissioners court, followed by a 19-member township county board and finally a 24-member board representing four districts. Today the county is divided into eight districts with three county board members elected from each.
Oregon Library News “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 Story Time (3-6 years old) Story Time is back on Thursdays, January through May 19 at 10:30 am. Join in for stories, crafts, and fun activities. 18 to 24 CLUB (months that is!) Note the new day and time. 18 to 24 Club continues through Monday, Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m. The group is designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The program includes 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music, and movement. Registration is requested, but not required. Iris Folding Cards A card-making workshop will be offered for students (age 10 and up) on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. It is an early dismissal day from school. Students will earn the art of Iris Folding to make greeting cards. Iris Folding is done by arranging and layering strips of paper or even fabric in a spiraled pattern. Abbie and Anne Ring will help ages 10 and up create a unique card for that special someone. Registration is requested
to ensure enough supplies are available. Movie Time at the Library Join in on Friday, Feb. 12 for the afternoon movie at the library. Seating begins at 12:45 p.m. Showtime is 1 p.m. The feature presentation will be Minions. Popcorn and water will be provided. Library Book Clubs The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss The Camel Bookmobile by
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Masha Hamilton 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
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Woman publishes memoirs at 99 Mary Beck Ecker celebrated her 99th birthday Jan. 8 at Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, with a special achievement: the publication of her memoirs, “Child of Two Countries: My China Legacy.” The book, published this month, is a collection of truelife adventures, thrilling and humorous tales and touching remembrances of life in China as a missionary’s daughter. From her birth in China in 1917 to her ocean voyage on a Norwegian freighter at 19 to attend college in the U.S., this young girl’s story tells of a rare and magical time on two continents between the two world wars. “I wanted to capture ‘my China’ and our times in America as it was in the 1920s and 30s,” Ecker said Author Mary Beck Ecker is pictured on the cover of her from her room in Pinecrest new book “Child of Tow Countries.” Manor. “I am privileged
to have witnessed historic events and fascinating people, and hope that by preserving them, these early experiences will not be lost.” The memoir also contains numerous photographs of daily life in China and America, as well as tales about swimming in “Paradise Pools,” hiking to the Cave of the Immortals, and sharing a Sunday sidewalk with Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang. However, elements of danger were never far from home, with hazardous travel, deadly bandits, conflicts between armies and rumblings of war. Ecker was born in Yochow, China to missionary parents Edwin and Irene Beck, and lived on Tung Ting Lake in the Yangtze River Valley with her twin brother Bob and older brothers John and Jim.
Summers were spent on Lushan Mountain in the resort community of Kuling. Ocean voyages to the United States led Ecker to adventures in Colorado and Tiffin, Ohio. She traveled to the U.S. for the last time in 1936 to attend college in Ohio. She then moved to Elgin and South Elgin to marry and raise a family. Ecker’s career path has included work as a teacher, writer, antique dealer, and mother of three daughters: Paula, Sarah and Patricia, and son Christopher. She and her late husband, Paul L. Ecker, moved to Mt. Morris in 1997, enjoying life in Ogle County. Always a writer, Ecker is the author of numerous short stories, magazine articles and a youth novel, “Tai Lee’s Precious Seed”, published in 1948.
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She wrote “Child of Two Countries: My China Legacy” with editorial assistance by her daughter, Sarah Ecker Marquis, a communications specialist who lives in California. “Child of Two Countries: My China Legacy” has a Facebook page and can be purchased on Amazon.com.
Four Highland staff presented excellence awards Three Ogle County residents were among Highland Community College employees honored Jan. 7 with this year’s Excellence Award and Opel Award. The awards recognize employees for quality work, creativity, honesty, integrity, self-development and excellence in their professional relationships. Excellence Awards went to Justin Ebert, Oregon, a full-time faculty member, and Rebecca Anderson, Forreston, part-time college employee. Jim Phillips, Forreston, a history and political science instructor, was the recipient of the Opel Award. Ebert is an agriculture instructor and advisor for the Ag Club. He works with agriculture industry leaders and many area farmers to offer the best for his students. Students have given excellent feedback about his teaching style and the handson projects he develops. He has taken his students on many site trips to be able to offer them real-world experiences. His relationship with the farming community has helped Highland acquire land for class projects,
which has also resulted in donations to the program. He also speaks to area high school students to promote the field of agriculture and the program offered through Highland. Anderson is the training coordinator for the HCC Business Institute. She has been instrumental in helping to develop the newly launched Lifelong Learning initiative. She has a strong commitment to excellence and is able to gather and assimilate information from a vast array of sources. As a Business Institute team member, she works with other team members who have high praise for her quality of work and ability to be a strong team player. She was able to re-establish and create a well-defined working relationship with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Consortium (IMEC). This relationship allowed her to coordinate two events with IMEC on campus, which provided great exposure for the college. Cafeteria manager Shelly Perkins, Stockton, also received an Excellence Award, in recognition of her student-focused projects. A committee made up of
Excellence Awards recipients from the precious two years, selected the winners in the following categories: fulltime faculty, administrative and professional staff, and part-time employee. The Highland Community College Foundation annually recognizes one employee with the Opel Award, named for one of Highland’s founders, Don Opel. The award recognizes employees who go above and beyond in serving or promoting the College. Phillips exemplifies what this award is about by stepping up to take on the role of interim Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts. Even with the challenges of overseeing a department and being an instructor for his students, he was instrumental in guiding and facilitating the creation of two new programs and the restoration of the full-time theatre instructor position. He is a key advocate for the fine arts and the increased commitment to strengthening the infrastructure for the arts at Highland. He also teaches classes for the Leadership Institute, a partnership between local organizations and Highland.
Four Highland Community College employees were the recipients of awards presented Jan. 7. Pictured left to right are: Rebecca Anderson, Forreston, Shelly Perkins, Stockton, and Justin Ebert, Oregon, all Excellence Award recipients, and Jim Phillips, Forreston, who received the Opel Award. Photo supplied
Bridal Fair will be Feb. 7 Area business that offer products and services for weddings, receptions, catering, flowers and more, are invited to participate in the 2016 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College, located on Ill. 2 between Sterling and Dixon. Sauk Valley Media is accepting vendor booths for
the fair, which provides a venue to showcase products and services. Bridal Fair 2016 is considered the area’s largest Bridal Fair and is an event designed for brides to help plan their perfect wedding, all in one stop. The bridal fair will feature exhibits from cakes to tuxedos and everything in between. All
brides who register could win fabulous prizes including $75, $150, and $300 certificates to use at the vendor of their choice plus over 30 other door prizes from participating vendors. For information about becoming a vendor, call Jennifer Heintzelman at 815625-3600 ext. 5630 or email marketing@saukvalley.com.
College News Brandon Anderson Brandon Anderson, Davis Junction, was named to the president’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa. Students are named to the president’s list for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes. Kishwaukee College Two Ogle County residents were among the 96 recipients of student scholarships totaling $56,735 awarded by the Kishwaukee College Foundation for the spring semester. Heather Villa, Davis Junction, received the Ruth I. Hall Nursing Scholarship, and Christine Russell, Mt. Morris
received the Rowland and Lucille Matteson Endowment. For more information, call the Kishwaukee College Foundation at 815-825-2086 ext. 2660 or email foundation@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.
Pudlas, Mt. Morris. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which equals an A in a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded courses.
Western Illinois University Several are students were named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Western Illinois University, at the Macomb/Moline campuses. Those earning academic honors included Payton M. Abbott, Katlyn M. Field, Jared R. Laxner, Rebecca S. McKinney, and Jordan C. Regez, all of Byron; Monserrat Zepeda, Davis Junction; and Kelsey Anne
Kristin R. Drew Kristin R. Drew, Mt. Morris was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bradley University, Peoria. To be eligible for the dean’s list a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
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Clarke University Three area students were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa, Students earning academic honors included Mark A. Schmidt and Brittany R. Huston, both of Mt. Morris; and Hanna M. Kasten, German Valley. To be named to the list, students must have a 3.65 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.
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Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses. Jan. 14 Joshua L. Jones and Tessa J. Stouffer, both of Polo. Daniel M. Pierce and Mary C. Wright, both of Oregon.
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 Sunday, Jan. 24—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Jan. 28—10 a.m. Bible Class 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 (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com
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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 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 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.
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. 21—1 p.m. UMW Meeting Friday, Jan. 22—Herald News Due Sunday, Jan. 24—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 25—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Woods 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 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston EVANGELICAL FREE Presbyterian Church in CHURCH America OF MT. MORRIS Pastor Jeremy Cheezum 102 S. Seminary St. 815-938-3605 Mt. Morris 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Senior Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bruce McKanna Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Associate Pastor Pioneer Club Lance Mennen Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 815-734-4942 Thursday, Jan. 21—1 p.m. Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Ladies Bible Study Friday, Jan. 22—8:30 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. MOM’s Group 9:30 a.m. Worship Saturday, Jan. 23—7 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Jan. 24—8:30 FREEDOM LUTHERAN a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. WORSHIPPING InnerMission Fellowship; 10 COMMUNITY, ELCA a.m. Celebration of grace; 12 Pastor Jeff Schlesinger p.m. Fellowship Meal & Winter 815-222-7270 Games at Barnacopia Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Tuesday, 26—9 a.m. Ladies Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Prayer Circle Dining Hall Log onto our website at 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 http://www.efcmm.org to check (a mile south of Oregon) out our latest opportunities and Welcome Center updates 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY GRACE VALLEY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 801 W. Oregon St., Polo CHURCH Jeremy Heller, Pastor 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 815-946-3588 German Valley 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Jake Ritzema 10 a.m. Worship Service 815-362-6601 Nursery Available Sunday School for All Ages We are an independent non9 a.m. denominational Christian Worship Service 10 a.m. church. Visitors are always welcome. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST FAITH EVANGELICAL CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH Church and Main Streets 402 Second Ave., Forreston Matt Smith, Pastor Pastor Scott Ralston 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — LEAF RIVER BAPTIST In the Heart of Forreston” CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., 10 a.m. Sunday School Leaf River 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir Pastor Randy Newton 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible 815-738-2205 Study Email leafriverbc@gmail. Sunday, Jan. 17—9 a.m. com Worship Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery FAITH UNITED provided) METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 11 a.m. Mission Statement: Loving, Wednesday Prayer/Bible Growing & Serving in Faith Studies 6 p.m. Handicapped Accessible
Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Friday, Jan. 22—Newsletter Deadline Sunday, Jan. 24—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church 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
Monday, Jan. 25—10 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Jan. 26—6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:30 p.m. Game Night; 7 p.m. Choir PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Jan. 21—4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Jan. 22—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Sunday, Jan. 24—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 25—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Jan. 26—8:30 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Jan. 27—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. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message titled “The Concept of Honor.” Greeting you will be Felipe and Jenny Rodriguez. 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. 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:
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
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 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 815-734-6354 CHURCH Thursday, Jan. 21—3:30 p.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades Craig Arnold, Pastor K-6; 5:30 p.m. Choristers 812-236-1213 Friday, Jan. 22—8 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship ST. BRIDE’S Saturday, Jan. 23—5:30 p.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Worship Service 1000 Ill. 64 West Sunday, Jan. 24—9:30 a.m. Oregon Worship Service (New Time); Pastor Barbara Seward Fellowship Time After Service; 815-732-7211 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for www.saintbrides.org Preschool-Grade 6, Budget Email:saint.bride. Discussion in Preparation for church@gmail.com Annual Meeting Services Tuesday, Jan. 26—3:30 p.m. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades and 10 a.m. K-6 Classes Wednesday, Jan. 27—6:30 Children’s Sunday School & a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; Adult Bible Study Available 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring St. Bride’s follows for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. traditional Anglican-Episcopal Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; church practices; is biblically 6:45 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; based and both family and 7 p.m. Full Chancel Choir; 7:30 individual oriented. Visitors p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir are always welcomed. Thursday, Jan. 28—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Grades K-6 CHURCH West Grove Road at WEST BRANCH Columbine Rd. CHURCH OF THE Pastor Steve Erickson BRETHREN Sunday, Jan. 24—9:15 4014 West Branch Road a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; Southeast of Forreston 9:30 a.m. Congregational Pastor Richard Bright Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. 815-734-4411 Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting Worship—10:35 a.m. 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
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Dinner theatre mystery at Flight Deck Feb. 27 Movie-awards season is here, and the public is invited to join movie buffs, star-gazers, and Hollywood hipsters spending an evening to solve a movie-business murder mystery while eating dinner. Make plans now to attend the “And the Winner Is... Murder,” on Saturday Feb. 27 – the eve of the actual 88th Academy Awards show — at the Chicagoland Skydiving Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club won first place in Christmas tree contest at the Polo Center, 1207 Gurler Rd., Senior Center. Pictured in the front row left to right are: Ericka Cox, Brianna Kuhn, Rochelle. Zoie Wyatt, Breanne Cox, Camryn Cox, Julie Meridian. Back row. Colton Griffin, Registration for this Lexi Cox, Amber Henson, Ashley Griffin. Photo supplied murder-mystery dinner theatre begins at 6 p.m., but first have a drink at the cash bar, mingle with other guests and meet the celebrities for an hour. The dinner and show The Byron Civic Theatre The young man refuses to apparently as the financier to presentation of Heaven Can admit he is dead and insists the financier’s wife, and the will run from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wait opens Friday, Jan. on looking up the records, public – and there’s righting approximately 29. Performances continue which reveal that he is old wrongs, love, and a new Saturday, Jan. 30, Sunday, not scheduled to arrive in body for the young man. Jan. 31, and the following Heaven for another 60 years. Tickets are on sale now. weekend, Feb. 5 through 7. To resolve the mix up, The BCT box office is open Residents with low to Showtimes on Friday and he is allowed to return, Monday through Thursday modest incomes can receive Saturday evenings are at but is told he will have the from 6 to 9 p.m. and free assistance with tax 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees body of a wealthy, pompous Saturday from 9 a.m to 12 preparation from Tuesday, begin at 2 p.m. financier. p.m. during productions. Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Heaven Can Wait is about The comedy begins when a young prizefighter who the young man suddenly For more information April 6, at the Rock River finds himself on a plane finds himself in the home visit the BCT website at Center, 801 S. 10th St., with passengers who are to of the financier, visible as www.bctmagic.com or the Oregon. Appointments will be scheduled from 10:30 depart for the Hereafter. himself to the audience but Facebook page. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will last one hour. AARP will provide three trained tax aides to Ogle County Health night sessions lasting Treating Tobacco Use and prepare tax returns. It is not Department will offer approximately one hour. Dependence according to necessary to be a member of AARP or of a particular age Respiratory Health Courage to Quit is an Fiore et al (2008). Association’s Courage to evidence based program The program encourages to participate. Participants should go to Quit smoking cessation that provides client centered the use of FDA approved the Rock River Center prior program beginning on strategies and support to stop nicotine replacement therapy to their appointment to pick Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Rochelle tobacco use. Courage to Quit which will be discussed up pre-registration forms. Community Hospital in was developed by Dr. Andrea thoroughly. On the day of the the lower level training King at the University of To request more
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The team that guesses the mystery will each win a bottle of wine. The scripted dinnertheatre mystery not only takes place the evening before the big night but is set during a private party that the fictitious CSC Studios is throwing to celebrate their seven nominations. Guests will meet the three nominated stars, along with the director, producer, costume designer and publicist. Take part in the two-hour irreverent look at the movies, in which show business can be deadly. Not long after making her entrance on the red carpet just as the dinner begins, an actress is murdered by poisoned champagne. The guests will be handed clues to assist in solving this
perplexing case and will follow along to determine the likely suspect. The head of the studio commands authority and the murder might have been at his order; or was it the temperamental costume designer who stitched together a scheme to get the recognition he thinks he deserves; or was the devious deed done by the overly ambitious supporting actress? Tickets are available now for $30 in advance including tax and gratuity. Feel free to wear red-carpet-ready attire and enjoy an evening of entertainment, fine dining, and sleuthing.
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 the entire household. Income statements. Any other official documentation for household members that apply to the year of 2015. In an effort to keep on schedule and not have to wait past the scheduled time for assistance, participants must arrive at least a half an hour
before their appointment time with all pre-registration forms completed. If forms are not ready, appointments will need to be rescheduled. Reservations are now being taken for one-hour appointments. Space is limited at times so early registration is encouraged. Appointment are necessary to see a preparer so call 815732-3252 or 1-800-5415479. Tax preparers will not be able to complete returns for a business, farm, partnership, rental property, or for anyone who needs to file a return for another state.
minded 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.
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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
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
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.
A program titled Coyotes and Other Wildlife will be presented at on Wednesday, 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.
Rock River Center will host Dr. Mike Nelson, local chiropractic doctor, on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Nelson’s topics vary
each month, highlighting health issues and answering questions. This month the topic will be “Eat Your Stress”. This is an Intergenerational Program with students joining
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Blood drive set for Feb. 9 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. Community-
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All are invited to hear the presentation. The Phidian Art Club Call 815-732-3252 to Annual Literary competition reserve a space. is underway. The club is looking for local writers to enter the contest. All entries must be participants from the center. postmarked by the deadline on A pot luck lunch will March 1. follow at 11:30 a.m. The competition is open Participants planning to to any writer, professional or stay for lunch, should bring a non-professional, who will be dish to pass and call the center 17 years old or older by March at 815-732-3252 to register. 1, who resides within a 35-
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Serenity makes donation to HOPE Serenity Hospice and Home recently celebrated the month of HOPE. They dedicated the month to raising funds and awareness among their employees for the HOPE domestic violence shelter. A HOPE tree was displayed in the Serenity Home, and employees could choose an ornament and
purchase the item listed on the back to be donated to the shelter. Many boxfuls of items were collected. The management team of Serenity adopted two families from the HOPE organization and fulfilled their Christmas wish lists. The employees also donated new or nearly new
items to be used in a silent auction. The employees raised $900 in the auction and Kathy Groenhagen, Serenity’s chief financial officer, recently presented the check to HOPE representative Ruth Carter. “As a not-forprofit organization we understand how difficult it can be financially,” said
Groenhagen. “We were all happy that we could assist our fellow not-for-profit agency and help to make Christmas a happy occasion for two families despite their circumstances. We at Serenity want our community to know that we care and we are happy to help.”
Meeting dates have been announced for the Region 3 and Region 1 Transportation Committee meetings. The Region 3 committee will meet Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr., Mendota. Region 3 serves Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties. The next meeting for
Region 1 will be Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport. Region 1 serves Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit. The Regional
Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG), for the purpose of preparing, implementing, and updating the plan the regions. For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shug Serenity Hospice and Home’s CFO Kathy Groenhagen, Grosenbach at 815-433- right, presents a check to HOPE representative Ruth Carter. Serenity employees raised more than $900 for 5830.
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Several support groups meet each month at RRC Rock River Center offers monthly support groups for patients, families and caregivers. All groups meet at the center, 810 S. Fourth St., Oregon. Meetings are free and open to all. Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment. The
group meets the fourth Thursday of the month/ The Jan. 28 meeting will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Beginning in February, the group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Survivors, caregivers and loved ones can talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend. Rock River Center and Home of
Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. Caregiver Support Group This new group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Patti Kilmer, an Alzheimer’s Association trained facilitator, leads the support group. Participants do not need to be caring for a loved one
with Alzheimer’s to be a part of this group. The group welcomes those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. Members will offer information, resources, encouragement, and answers to difficult questions. For more information, call Linda Sanders, 815-7323252 or 1-800-541-5479.
Driver’s condition upgraded Sauk Valley Media A Polo driver has been upgraded to serious condition after being thrown during a rollover Jan. 14 near White Pines
State Park. Scott J. Powell, 26, was flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital after the accident, which occurred about 10 p.m. in the 5500 block of West Pines Road.
Powell, who was alone in the car, apparently lost control. It veered into a ditch, hit a tree stump, and rolled onto its roof, the Ogle County Sheriff ’s Department said.
What happened to cemeteries? The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will host a program on abandoned cemeteries on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Where are these forgotten cemeteries and what has happened to them? Many of them have been
Chana students thank helpers Dear Editor, The students and faculty of Chana Education Center would like to thank the following individuals, organizations, and businesses with their help with the school’s Christmas Cookie Bake Sale and Christmas Basket Project: Lindy Eckerdt, Chana Methodist Church and Pastor Chan, Pat Kloepping, Mike and Sue Burke, the employees of Maplehurst Farms, the Oregon Masons, Terry and Jeanie Camplain, the employees of Hyvee in Sycamore, the employees of Etnyre Corporation, the employees of 3M in DeKalb, the employees of Rochelle Foods, and the employees of Crest Foods. With this help, the students and staff were able to purchase food and nonperishable products, clothing
desecrated by being plowed over or had buildings erected on them. What can we do to restore them? The public is invited to come and bring information on these cemeteries in the area or call Carol Chandler at Dixon number 815-9942030. The conference room is
handicapped accessible and the public is welcome. Refreshments will be served, and no fee will be charged. For more information, call the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society library at 815-284-1134 or stop by 113 S. Hennepin Ave.,Dixon.
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Dear Editor, I would like to thank everyone that supported and purchased tickets for the Horse Drawn Sleigh Raffle to benefit Rowen Wehmhoefer.
Many had no use or idea as to what they would do with the sleigh if they won, but still purchased tickets. On behalf of myself and my Oregon Park District coworkers we’d like to thank everyone that came in to help the Wehmhoefers and most of all, little Rowen Lewis. The sleigh has found a good home with the Skip Johnson family. No doubt it will be cherished for years to come. Again, I thank you for caring for others in their time of need. John Barnhart Oregon Park District
Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Jan. 11 At 8:00 a.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Third and Gale Streets involving a 2001 Oldsmobile driven by Doris E. Coil, 73, Oregon, and a 2006 Scion driven by Nathaniel S. Vilovchik, 20, Oregon. Coil was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection. Jan. 14 At 6:15 p.m., police responded to a domestic call at 511 S. Second St. resulting in the arrest of Devon J. Canada, 21, Oregon, for
community who are in need by making a donation. Because of the generous support of our community, we were able to touch the lives of one hundred thirty-four families this holiday season. Thank you and best wishes in 2016 from the Mt. Morris Goodfellows. Sincerely, Charles C. Beard Mt. Morris Jerry Griffin Forreston
criminal damage to property. Canada was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Jan. 15 At 2:09 a.m., Oregon Police issued Tyler W. Ruggles, age 21, Dixon, a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street. Jan. 17 At 3:42 p.m., Timothy Hollewell, 61, Oregon, on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant. Hollewell was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Five parking tickets and three verbal/written warnings were issued from Jan. 11 through Jan. 17.
Please note: Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch: Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ........................ 8 Citizen Complaints ..... 6 Animal Complaints .... 1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.............. 2 Disturbance / Domestic..................... 2 Assist EMS/ Other Department ....... 3 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window............. 1 911 Hang-up/ Open Line ................... 2 Traffic Stops ............... 6
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Dear Editor, The Forrestville Valley School District would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our bus and van drivers for ensuring the safe transport of students. The drivers’ dedication to safety and commitment to the community are truly appreciated. Therefore, please help
Goodfellows say thanks Dear Editor, The Mt. Morris Goodfellows would like to thank the many individuals, organizations, and businesses that chose to support our efforts to help those in our
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Public Voice items, and gas cards to assist with transportation to medical appointments. These items were given to 25 local families from Ogle and Lee County, Hope of Ogle County, and families receiving services through Serenity House Hospice Facility. Without the support of the community, the students and staff would not have been able to assist to the extent that they were able. Thank you for helping us help others during the holiday season. Lynn Kalnins Assistant Principal Chana Education Center
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Park district busy mulching trees The Oregon Park District Park’s staff has been busy mulching Christmas trees this week. A total of 83 Christmas trees were collected by the Oregon FFA students on Saturday, Jan. 9, and 28 were dropped off at the Maintenance Department building on Hill Street, Oregon.
The park district has worked in conjunction with the Ogle County Solid Waste Department and Oregon FFA for more than 10 years to offer the recycling service. Free mulch from the trees is available at the site on a first-come, first-serve basis. The mulch is available at the Maintenance Department Building, 507 Hill St. (1/2
block east of Ill. 2), Oregon from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone picking up mulch should bring their own buckets and shovels. For more information about this program call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 815-732-4020 or Oregon Park District, 815-732-3101.
Pine Rock sets meeting times for 2016 Regular meetings of the Pine Rock Township Board are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pine Rock The Oregon Park District Park’s employees Brent Suter and Tyler Hagemann have Township Hall, 210 West St., been busy mulching Christmas trees this week. Photo supplied Chana.
Additional meetings are also listed with start times: Feb. 9; March 8; April 12, annual town meeting at 7 p.m. with the regular meeting following; May 10, town and road district public
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into the record through use of tablets. In the near future, many in need of therapy services might choose to do so from their own couch, or maybe their primary care doctor’s office via video conference. Web-based treatment options, and even apps for smart phones are increasing in their utility in the treatment process. New developments in medicine are also having a significant impact. For example, Sinnissippi Centers will soon begin using genetic testing to determine which medications are most beneficial, and which might lead to side effects. A solution for the lack
of available psychiatrists has developed in the form of mid- level providers, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. In summary, we are looking forward to a day in the very near future where clients can access services from nearly anywhere, experience complete coordination of care along a full continuum, where data to direct treatment is plentiful, medical decision-making is well-informed and funding is sustainable. That gives us plenty of hope to brave the current challenges.
Sixth Grade High Honors Jenae M. Bothe, Isaac X. Brooks, Avery E. Clark, Josef A. Gelander, Maya J. Hernandez, Weston D. Hughes, Wesley S. Immel, Gracie M. Kelchner, Faith E. Marquardt, Abigayle R. Miller, Mia M. Ortega, Taylar R. Rufer, Allison K. Sheely, Jesse L. Suter, Megan M. Thompson, Lindsie L. Van Dyck, and Miguel A. Vazquez.
Paige M. Beauchem, Olivia J. Chavez, Zachary A. Cox, Ashley R. Diehl, Abigail R. Duke, Simona L. DuPre, Elizza L. Easley, Brooklyn A. Fritts-Lachat, Jared M. Glendenning, Naysa L. Johnson, Isabella S. Koertner, Victoria R. Marchetti, Miranda R. Merritt, Emily A. Millan, Aubrey L. Point, Isaac D. Reber, Natalie A. Roesslein, Allessandra A. Schelling, Avery M. Sellers, Jokiah R. Sewell, Alyssa A. Torres, Abigail L. Virgil, and Jackson Werren.
Guest Column Phelan outlines future road for community behavioral healthcare By Patrick Phelan President/CEO Sinnissippi Centers, Dixon For many years, Sinnissippi Centers and our partner agencies in our region and across the state have suffered as funding from the state of Illinois has continued to erode. This year the losses have been at an all-time high, and unlike previous years there is very little hope that any of those lost funds will be restored. So, 50 years after the state and federal governments began to ask community
agencies to care for their most vulnerable citizens we have come to the realization that if we are to continue with that mission we must seek innovative ways to do so. Legislation on the federal level, including the Affordable Care Act and the Excellence in Mental Health Act will actually lead to new opportunities. In addition to funding and legislative changes, constant improvements in technology and medical knowledge will shape what is an unprecedented change in the way that community
behavioral health centers do business. So, instead of continuing to lament our current situation, we are looking strategically to a future. The Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion in Illinois means that many more have insurance coverage and can seek treatment. The Excellence Act has created the Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Clinic, a revolutionary model that may take a couple years to come to Sinnissippi Centers, but will allow for a new funding model, expansion of services and the ability to improve revenue for our community partners as well.
We continue to work more collaboratively with our primary medical care providers. Community behavioral health centers are the experts in behavioral change, and with the increased pressure on hospitals to reduce readmissions and expensive services, we hold the key to success for both patients and providers. Improvements in technology have led to many new opportunities. New electronic medical records allow for better data reporting, and allow clients to access their own records through a patient portal. Patients will soon be able to input their own information
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OES Honor Roll The following students were named to the second quarter honor roll at Oregon Elementary School. Fifth Grade High Honors Ashley N. Cadie, Sebastian L. Cardenas. Jennica R. Ciesiel, Alexys L. Davis, Mariah N. Drake, Kaitlyn E. Drew, Gabriel R. Eckerd,
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Chana School taking items for April 1-2 annual rummage sale 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. Start the year by sorting through unused or unwanted items. A tax form for the IRS is available upon receiving donations.
Items may be brought to the Oregon Coliseum the last week of March by appointment or the Coliseum will be open for drop-off items on Thursday, March 31. For more information or to schedule a pick-up for large items, call 815-732-6807 or 815-732-2447.
Boosters change meeting night The Oregon Hawk Booster Club is informing the public that the date of its meetings has changed. The club will now meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Oregon
High School library. Access doors off of Jefferson Street by the flagpole. All Oregon fans, parents, family members as well as community members, are invited to check out what the
club does for youth athletics, activities and classrooms. Questions or comments can be sent to oregonhawkboosters@yahoo. com. Check out the Facebook page at Oregon Boosters.
Rotary Program Ann Haas, center, executive director of the Rock River Center, Oregon, was the guest speaker at the Oregon Rotary Club meeting Jan. 13. Also pictured are Cindy Byrd, club program chair for the day, and Dave Nelson, club president. Photo by Stan Eden
OHS Honor Roll Oregon High School has released the list of students who were named to the first semester honor roll. Students achieving honors included: Ninth Grade High Honors MyKenzie L. Beitel, Tessa C. Burger, Katelyn E. Byerley, Abigail M. Hopkins, Grace K. Mongan, Bailey R. Nelson, Olivia D. Stafford, and Cristina Tranchina. Ninth Grade Honors Benjamin Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Jessica D. Brink, Jackson D. Buck, Jaycie M. Dees, Haylie A. Diehl, Hannah M. Donaldson, Blake B. Donmeyer, Brigham J. Finch, Makayla M. Fordyce, Savannah D. Fronabarger, Alisha M. Gilmour, Brook M. Harris, Jasmine N. Herbst, Dalton R. Hermes, John H. Jacoby, Jake J. Mennen, Adam J. Merrill, Isabelle A. Nelson, Glorie A. O’Connell, Katlyn E. Reber, Madalin J. Russell, McKenna M. Sadler, Philip C. Young, and Robert H. Youngren. Ninth Grade Honorable Mention Jonathan Acosta, Michael Bower, Chase A. Clark, Diana R. Clausen, Luka A. Endsley, Marissa Foley, Sharon A. Heather, Jacob I. Hoyle, Joel W. Marquardt, Luke R. Martin, Austin C. Pearson, AnSaya J. Richardson, Evan A. Ruthe, Jaden J. Scott, Austin E. Strite, Calvin M. Sullivan, and Carson R. Sweeney.
Nicholas H. Zalzalah. 10th Grade Honorable Mention Logan Arvigo, Teigen E. Baker, Ericka A. Biekert, Alexis P. Carr, Chloe Diehl-Walker, Elizabeth A. Egyed, Anastasia M. Gordon, Paige M. Griffin, Kelsey S. Groseclose, Jacob T. Hagemann, Alexis C. Hall, Mason M. Handel, Jessica S. Hunt, Addison L. Kitzmiller, Jacob D. Kwak, Loreydi Lopez-Ramirez, Haley Moore, Terry J. Page, Sydne K. Robinson, Parker J. Rowland, Austin D. Schroder, and Francesca Venezia.
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11th Grade High Honors Taylor D. Egan, Sawyer S. Foss, Dylan J. Geesey, Kelsey R. Handschuh, Connor J. Hopkins, Kaden N. Humphrey, Allyse N. Ketter, Stefan P. Majewski, Chance M. Merrill, Abigail R. Mongan, Sarah A. Murray, Ellen S. Reckamp, Haylie N. Rorbeck, Kayla R. Sarantakos, Abigail M. Scheidecker, Alex E. Sitze, Maria P. Tranchina, and
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11th Grade Honors Justin Atteberry, Teddy C. Beauchem, Skylar P. Carlson, Jacob R. Cox, Dillon E. Dixon, Domenica M. DuPre, Thierry L. Eslinger, Meghan R. Groenhagen, Zack R. Hawkins, Allison K. Hunt, Ian M. Jacoby, Mackenzie M. McCammon, Matthew K. Myers, Mayra Nava-Moyotl, Amanda M. Peters, Blane M. Powell, Johnathan G. Prose, Alyson R. Scheidecker, Matthew D.C. Slouka, Bethany A. Sulser, Hailey A. White, Shkelcim Zeciri, and Jakob L. Ziegler.
12th Grade High Honors Allyson M. Bartling, Breanna R. Bicksler, Carson M. Buck, Carroll W. Coots, Jacob H. Ebens, Cheynne Izer, Gabrielle S. Kwak, Jensen R. Melville, Samantha L. Miller, Zoe
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Bowlers ready for the challenge at Sectionals By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After a season of milestones, the Oregon bowling team faces it toughest task yet, traveling to Don Carter Lanes on Saturday to compete against some of the best teams in the state at the Rockford East sectional. Defending state champ Hononegah and runner-up Harlem are favorites, but the smaller-enrollment Hawks have the big dogs talking about them. “If they stay together and pick each other up on the lanes, they are very capable of making it out of this sectional and getting that state appearance they are striving for,” Harlem coach Nick Whitmire said. “I think it is very exciting for them and quite honestly respect what they are doing. Oregon seems to bowl together and support each other and that’s what it takes to be successful.” Starting on November 21, there has been reason for bigger schools to be concerned about Oregon. That is when the bowlers stunned the rest of the state by winning the 47-team Plainfield North Invitational,
edging state-ranked O’Fallon for the title. “This team certainly has set the bar high, not just for bowling, but any sport,” Nordman said. “A school our size, competing in a single class sport against 190 schools statewide, virtually all larger than us – how do you get your hands on that?” Since November, Oregon has put together its first undefeated dual meet season at 12-0 and won four other tourneys, including the conference. In its final regular-season match against South Beloit, the Hawks set a school record for team game (1414), team series (4085) and individual high series (780 by AJ Nordman). On Saturday at La-Salle Peru, they won their firstever regional and set another record with a 6-game high series of 6,508. AJ Nordman leads Oregon with a 225 game average, followed by Derek Poole’s 221. The regional win was especially encouraging because Joe Miranda (1,345), Kyle Lundquist (1,329) and Jacob Coleman (1,313) finished ahead of those two in scoring. “I said at the beginning of the season, we would be as good as out number 4 and 5 bowlers made us,” Nordman
Oregon bowlers AJ Nordman (left), Derek Poole, Justin Poole, Kyle Lundquist and Jacob Coleman will take their regional title to the sectionals this weekend. Not pictured: Joe Miranda and Zack Hawkins. Photo by Alex Paschal
said. “This was never truer than the past two weeks – Jacob Coleman shooting a 768 (against Lutheran) and Kyle Lundquist taking fourth at the regional. Our top two bowlers were our lowest scorers en route to a recordsetting series. As a coach, it does not get any better than
that.” Oregon would have had a solid team by itself, but the addition of the Derek and Justin Poole from Winnebago in a coop arrangement benefitted the program. “When I found out Winnebago was going to join Oregon this season, I
knew they would add a lot of talent to an already decent program,” Whitmore said. With only 449 students and competing in a 1-class system, Oregon will take all the help they can get. The four teams ranked ahead of them in the state by illinoisbowling.net, Harlem,
Hononegah, O’Fallon and Stevenson, all have enrollments over 2,000. “Some people have said that we were going to be good after adding Derek,” Nordman said. “But, the other four are all Oregon Turn to B2
Lady Hawks lose some close games The Lady Hawks fell to Stillman Valley and Rock Falls in Big Northern Conference action last week. On Jan. 14, Stillman Valley beat Oregon 55-34. The Lady Hawks trailed 24-14 at halftime and couldn’t recover in a loss at the Blackhawk Center. Alli Henson scored eight points to lead Oregon while Emily Perkins finished with seven points. Also for the Hawks, Abby Newman scored six points followed by Naia Cisneros with four and Chelsea Sansone with three. Stillman’s Macy Weaver led all scorers with 25.
In a Saturday afternoon game on Jan. 16, Oregon fell to Rock Falls 55-44 after only trailing by two points, 22-20 at halftime, and four points at the end of the third period. Bailey Montavon led Oregon (5-16, 1-7) with 11 points and Anni Wilson added eight. Perkins scored six points followed by Henson and Ally Bartling with five each and Newman with four. For Rock Falls (11-9, 3-4), Sydnie Nailor had 15 points followed by Olivia Babcock and Abbee Sigel with 12 points each.
Byron’s Payton Janssen tries to pass through the defense of Oregon’s Mitchell Nehrkorn, left, and Arne Wendler during the fourth quarter of their game in Byron on Jan. 13. The Hawks beat the Tigers 60-44. Photo by Randy Stukenberg
Oregon defeated Byron 60-44 By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a rare Wednesday Big Northern conference basketball game, Oregon defeated Byron 60-44 on Jan. 13. The game was rescheduled from Tuesday to accommodate a highly anticipated wrestling meet between No. 1 Dakota and No. 2 Byron that night. That had no impact on the final outcome of the basketball game, but according to Hawk players and coaches, an odd halftime encounter with the Tiger wrestlers in the locker room
did. “They were just getting back from a meet (at Rockford Lutheran) and came into our locker room to put their stuff away,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “Our guys felt like they barged in on us and it ticked us off.” Suddenly, a 29-27 halftime lead by Oregon ballooned to a 31-17 second-half advantage. “The wrestlers told us Oregon was probably going to lose again. That fired us up,” said Jerrick Orsted, who had nine of his 13 points in the second half. “I’d like to personally
thank them,” guard Jarrett Reynolds said. Virgil said no malice was intended, but it created an uncomfortable situation. “I’m sure they didn’t mean anything by it,” Virgil said. “But, I wouldn’t mind if they could stage it again next time we come here. I think it helped us.” Dillon VanLankvelt, who had three straight Tiger scores to start the second half, tied the game at 2929 before Trevor Otten hit back-to-back 3-pointers for Oregon. “I thought we did a good job on Otten (13 points),” Byron coach Tom Schmidt
said. With Oregon clinging to a 35-33 lead and Otten being held in check, the Hawks began to pound the post, with Arne Wendler (19 points) and Orsted taking over. The pair combined for 13 points, all under the basket, in a 15-2 Hawk run. “I’ve been too hesitant this year,” Orsted said. “In the second half, I went for it.” Byron, which had been effective in limiting post play in a 2-3 zone, suddenly had trouble stopping the two Oregon big men. “You’d think playing zone
Oregon’s Abby Newman shoots over Rock Falls’ Jordan
Turn to B2 Clevenger during Jan. 16 action at the Blackhawk Center. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Easy victory for the Hawks From B1
Oregon’s Bailey Montavon drives past Rock Falls defenders and looks to pass to Anni Wilson during Jan. 16 Big Northern Conference action. Photo by Earleen Hinton
like that, we’d take care of the paint better,” Schmidt said. “You can’t fall down when you’re the smaller team.” A 3-pointer by Drew Franklin pulled Byron within 50-40, but Mitchell Nehrkorn and Reynolds combined for the play of the game to stop the Tigers’ momentum. With the ball going out of bounce under the Oregon basket, Reynolds made an acrobatic dive to save it and Nehrkorn calmly launched a 3-point shot at the top of the key for his only basket of the night and a 53-40 lead. “There was no hesitation on his part. He drilled it,” Virgil said. “That was key for us and Jarrett’s hustle is what made the play possible.” Reynolds, who also had several
key rebounds, led Oregon with 6-for6 free throw shooting, part of a 16for-19 effort, a huge improvement after shooting 50 percent in a narrow loss to Winnebago last week. Besides the first half against ‘Bago, this was the best we’ve played all year, especially in the second half,” Virgil said. “We communicated, played with fire and energy and multiple guys stepped up. We were focused and played smart.” An example of playing under composure was not committing a second-half foul until four minutes remained in the game. The biggest negative for Oregon was eight second-quarter turnovers, enabling Byron to stay close. “We’ve had some tough losses
lately,” Reynolds said. “It was important to get our group going again and make a statement.” The biggest statement concerns post-season seedings. With its second win over Byron, Oregon looks to have the upper hand in avoiding Winnebago at the subsectional. “This win was big for that reason,” Virgil said. “Winnebago should be No. 1 and four other teams (Byron, Newman, Oregon, Rockford Christian) are close. I’d rather go to a regional at Newman than play ‘Bago here (Byron). It will be interesting.” At 14-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference, Oregon is locked into a solid third place behind powers Dixon, ‘Bago and Lutheran.
Six teams will advance to state bowling tournament From B1 kids who have been with the program since middle school and are responsible for giving us this great season.” At the sectional, six teams will advance to the state meet at O’Fallon. Besides Oregon, other regional champs feeding into Rockford East are Harlem (6,799), Sycamore (6608) and Lake Zurich (6,088). Lincolnshire Stevenson, Vernon Hills, Belvidere North, Freeport and Auburn will also contend. “Unfortunately, this is the toughest sectional in
the state,” Nordman said. “ On the positive side, we have finished ahead of all these teams at various tournaments, except for Hononegah, Harlem and Stevenson.” Top individuals are sophomore Brad Sommer of Hononegah, who broke a national high school record with a per game conference scoring average of 253, including an 814 and 824 series, teammate Brandon Mooney, who won the Harlem regional with a 1,530 and Sycamore’s Trevor Smith, who had back-to-back 300 games to win the Marengo regional.
Nordman and 2015 regional champ Poole will also be in the mix. “What we need to do is get off to a fast start, minimize the number of missed spares and work a solid plan for the last three game amid deteriorating lane conditions,” Nordman said. “All five guys need to be at the top of their game for this event. Don Carter has been Derek’s home house for several years and he has won several times there against these same people. He will be a key to our success.” Oregon’s conventional 6-game average is in the
6,300-pin range and that almost guarantees a trip downstate. If we can be top three after three games, we should be in good shape,” Nordman said. With his son AJ a senior, this year is especially emotional for Nordman, who also had the pleasure of coaching his son Will on the only other Oregon team to advance downstate. Will, an assistant coach for Dixon, was an 11-time letter winner while in school. AJ will finish his career with as a high game, high series and high average NIBC honoree. “Coaching your children
presents quite a challenge than you’d like to admit,” said Nordman. “At the same time, it’s been extremely satisfying watching them mature as bowlers. At times, AJ has had to fight off his older brother’s shadow, but he’s certainly done that this season, being a pillar, along with Derek, of consistency.” Another reason for this year to have special meaning is that it’s probably the last for Nordman. Between coaching wrestling at DeKalb and bowling at Oregon, it has been 34 years for Nordman. “I stated openly eight years ago that I was
committed to coaching through AJ’s senior year and that really has not changed,” said Nordman, who started the Hawk program in 2003. “As a bowling proprietor, I won’t ever completely remove myself from coaching the kids, but my time as a high school head coach is basically done.” “And, while the boys team has done some pretty historic things this year, our girls program is also very good and has a chance to be outstanding next season, so the program is in good shape for another season, making it a good time to pass the torch on,” he added.
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Lately, I have been inspired by the locals and envision high school sports becoming more about the essence of competition and less about the importance of winning. The last few basketball games I watched are part of the reason for my optimism. Yes, it might be a pipe dream, as these games are but a few pebbles in an ocean of high school sporting events. From coast-to-coast and all parts in between, there has become an ugliness in the need to win at all costs. Cheating, on field fighting, recruiting of players, over-emphasis on yearround training, disrespect to officials, coaches and opponents, lack of playing
time for subs, parental pressure, conference merrygo-rounds, private vs public arguments, playing while injured, excessive braggadocio and the list goes on. All of these practices are but manifestations of what creates the need to win and that is pride and ego. Of all our character defects, it seems to leads the parade in causing us to behave the most unspiritual. I’m not saying winning is a negative, but the need to is. There is a difference between the two. Getting back to the basketball games I have seen of the boys and girls from Byron, Forreston, Oregon, Polo, Stillman Valley and Winnebago this season – in nearly all cases except one particular situation - what has stood out more than winning or losing was the competition.
That’s what I want to see two teams competing as hard as they can. That’s it. Nothing more is necessary to make my sports viewing complete. Here in Ogle County, we probably aren’t going to exert much influence on everyone else, but it makes me feel good to live in this little corner of the world where our local schools seem to get it. If all schools were honest with themselves, they would admit that their mission in regard to offering sports is not the won-loss column, but allowing students to develop and test athletic abilities, much the same way academics are administered. In news of the week…. Marty Hickman stepped down as Executive Director of the IHSA after 25 years of service. That is a thankless position, as lawmakers, media, parents, officials, coaches, administrators, etc. constantly criticize the
IHSA. To that, please help me God from being so quick to also pass judgment on them and suggest better ways for them to do their business. It’s become too easy to bash the IHSA and quite frankly, it has gotten out of hand. How about the remarkable performance by Oregon’s Ali Scheidecker in bowling? Against South Beloit, she bowled a 204, 246, 268 series for a 718. That was a school record and the type of score that places at state. We talk a lot about the boys, but the girls are also having a bang-up season and should be even better next year. Remember, their post season doesn’t begin until three weeks after the boys. The Oregon boys basketball team is in the middle of an 8-day break from action and have an excellent chance to put together a 5-game winning
streak before traveling to Winnebago on February 4. After a state appearance, Forreston has struggled in basketball. Credit to the Cardinal fans, though. No matter what the record, these people come out and support their team. It would be difficult for me to select a better fan base among our area schools than the one in Forreston. Speaking of Forreston, it’s good to see rookie radio man Josh Bolen (a 2009 Cardinal grad) behind the mic for WRHL this year. Apparently, WRHL recognized the job Josh did on the PA for the football games and is utilizing his talents for basketball. Polo will soon have its second 100-match winner this season. Jesse Ditzler, one of my pole vaulting buddies, is only two wins away from joining Ethan Cain on this milestone.
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Wrestling fans may bash me for this, but this year’s sectional looks weaker than in years past. Am I off base on this? For the record, though, the Polo regional with Byron, Dakota, Le-Win and Oregon is the absolute toughest around.
Oregon Park District Events The Oregon Park District has scheduled several events and programs for through early spring. Winter Swim Lessons Lessons will start the week of Jan. 18 and run through the week of March 7. Students are invited to come back to improve their skills, and new students are always welcome. Summit Snowshoeing This event can be enjoyed by those 10 years and up. The group will hike at Lowden State Park on Saturday, Jan. 23. Transportation and snowshoes will be provided. Call the park district for registration information.
Daddy Daughter Dance The dance will be on Friday, Feb. 19 at Nash. All are invited to kick up their heels at this hoedown. Register on or before Feb. 3. The cost is $10 for adults and $15 for each girl. Build-A-Birdhouse Contest All residents are invited to build a birdhouse for the contest. All entries will be put to use in the parks. For more information go to www.oregonpark.org or pick up rules and an entry form at Nash Recreation Center. Photography Contest The contest is open to everyone as they enjoy park
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Class scheduled to learn about mental illnesses The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sauk Area will sponsor the free NAMI Family-toFamily Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly on Thursdays, Feb. 4 through April 21, from 6 to 8:30
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was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was issued written warnings for moving and equipment violations. James Despain Jr., 49, Dixon, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 4000 block of W. Pines Road. Despain was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Mohammed Salih Mussa Mohammed, 39, Rockford, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. for fleeing to elude a police officer following a traffic stop in the 4000 block of S. Ill. 251. Mohammed was also issued citations for failure to signal when required and improper lane usage. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At 1:14 a.m., deputies were informed of a possible driving while under the influence of alcohol driver traveling from Union Street and Second Street in Byron toward Lake Louise. Deputies located the offending vehicle at Lake Louise. After a short investigation, Wayne A. Graham, 44, Tucson, Arizona, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Graham was transported to the Ogle
County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Byron Police Department. William D. Keefe, 53, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Keefe posted $651.84 as a full cash for bond and was released with no further court appearances. Jan. 17 At 10:38 p.m., deputies were checking a vehicle in the 500 block of E. Buffalo Street in Polo. After an investigation, Gary Vaughn, 61, Polo, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Vaughn was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
pre-trial conference Feb. 24. Michael Tracey, 59, Rochelle, domestic battery, jury status call Feb. 22.
Rockford, driving while license revoked/obstructing justice, pre-trial conference March 14.
Sheriff’s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Jan. 11 The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department received several calls regards a brown jeep swerving all over the roadway, almost hitting on coming traffic. Deputies checked the area and located the brown jeep in the 3000 block of north Eastline Road. As a result of the traffic stop, Richard Donofrio, 57, Esmond, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Donofrio was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Jan. 12 At 9:48 a.m., deputies investigated a one vehicle accident in the 8000 block of North Cherry Road near Forreston. A vehicle driven by Deanna Morgan, 75, Rockford left the roadway and overturned. Forreston fire and ambulance responded to the scene and extricated Morgan from the vehicle. Morgan was transported to Freeport Hospital for minor injuries. Richard L. Turner, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Turner’s full cash bond was set at $1,163 pending a court appearance. Jahson A. Havens, 25,
Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Havens’ full cash bond was set at$1,530.44 pending a court appearance. Jan. 13 At 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Grand Detour. Deputies arrested Tiffiny E. Adcock, 36, Dixon, for domestic battery. She was being held in the Ogle County Jail pending a Jan. 14 court appearance. Gina Fahs, 47, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for uninsured motor vehicle. Fahs’ bond was set at $2,000 pending a court appearance. Christopher Wetzel, 35, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Wetzel’s full cash bond was set at $1,459 pending a court appearance. Tadd Schiable, 31, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for civil contempt. Schiable’s full cash bond was set at $5,000 pending a court appearance. Jonathon Miller, 23, Aurora, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Miller posted $375 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.
Timothy Dial, 30, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for delivery of a controlled substance. Dial was released on bond and will return to court on March 14. Jan. 14 Ivan Keller, 42, Roscoe, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Keller’s full cash bond was set at $872 pending a court appearance. At approximately 8:40 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of West Ill.64 and West Branch Road. While deputies were performing an investigation into the stop, a male identified as Scott Grogan, 58, Mt. Morris, arrived at the scene. Grogan was later arrested for obstructing a peace officer. Grogan was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 10:10 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident in the 5500 block of W. Pines Road. After an investigation it was discovered that Scott J. Powell, 26, Polo, was eastbound when he lost control of his vehicle. Powell entered the ditch at the location and his vehicle rolled over onto its roof.
Powell was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled over. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and the only vehicle involved in the accident. Powell was flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital by React Helicopter for injuries sustained in the accident. Jan. 15 Savon Monroe, 20, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of cannabis. Monroe appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on March 18. Jeffrey M. Boyd, 26, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Boyd’s full cash bond was set $912 pending a court appearance. Joshua D. Schier, 39, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Schier posted $300 as a full cash bond and has no further court appearances. Jan. 16 Gary E. Scudder, 62, Dixon, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of S. Ill. 2. Scudder
Jan. 18 Kristi Genna, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Genna did not post $3,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 19. Justin Jusufi, 34, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Jusufi did not post $5,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 19.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Jan. 11 Pamela Ignacio, 53, Leaf River, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced her to 18 days imprisonment in the Ogle County Jail and 12 months probation. She must submit to random drug and alcohol testing. All fines and costs must be paid by March 28. Kyle Lowe, 27, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and one year mandatory supervised release. Adrian Moore, 33, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to two charges driving while license revoked. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and one year mandatory supervised release. Moore also pleaded guilty to another charge of driving while license revoked. Hanson sentenced him to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and one year mandatory supervised release. These sentences shall be
consecutive. Andrew Jacobson, 31, Oregon, unlawful restraint/ domestic battery, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. David Kmiec, 34, Rochelle, unlawful restraint/ interference with reporting of domestic violence/ domestic battery, jury status call Jan. 25. Brett Johnson, 23, Rochelle, forgery, pre-trial conference March 14. Gary May, 46, Kentucky, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Jan. 26. Madeline Martin, 21, Rochelle, burglary/ aggravated ID theft, jury status call Jan. 25. Britany Goike, 24, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Timothy Harriman, 31, Byron, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference March 14, 2016. Douglas Simms, 41, Monroe Center, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference March 14. Nicholas Schleicher, 32, DeKalb, aggravated battery (2 counts)/attempt disarming a peace officer, pre-trial conference March 14. Tiffany Gardner, 25, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial conference March 14. Bianca Andaluz, 22, Chicago, burglary, plea Jan. 29. Leslie Brashaw, 38, Forreston, financial exploitation of the elderly/ aggravated ID theft, pre-trial
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possession of a hypodermic needle, jury status call Jan. 25. Jay Diehl, 43, Rockford, driving while license revoked, 402 conference Feb. 19. Gary Wright, 62, Rockford, aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Christopher Jones, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, pre-trial conference Jan. 29. Hawaa Abdullah, 29, Rockford, arson, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Charles Gerber, 28, Batavia, theft, jury status call Jan. 25. Sergio Garcia, 41, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening, pretrial conference Feb. 8. James Hill, 58, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Clint Ingram, 25, Byron, theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Alicia Mayon, 35, Rockford, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, $5,000 arrest warrant issued with a forfeiture date of March 9. Douglas Carr, 46, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8. Bruce Stahlheber, 56, Rochelle, jury status call Jan. 25.
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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. 8 Eileen M. Engelkes by power of attorney, warranty deed to James Burton and Mary Burton, 22564 E. Lindenwood Rd., Kings, White Rock Township,
$133,000. David W. Thomas and Susan T. Thomas, warranty deed to Josie Ortiz, 425 Des Moines Lane, Dixon, Taylor Township, $4,250. David W. Thomas and Susan T. Thomas, warranty deed to Josie Ortiz, 230 Platte Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township, $4,250. Geoffrey L. Lester and Teresa K. Lester, warranty deed to Brent A. Meyer and Ashley M. Meyer, 305 W. Grant St., Stillman Valley, Marion County, $110,000. Brent M. Boubelik, quit claim deed to Rachel S. Bagby-Boubelik and Rachel S. Bagby Boubelik, 6663 N. Friday, Byron, Rockvale Township.
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Jan. 11 Bryan E. Scheffler and Stacey A. Scheffler, warranty deed to Susan S. Duschel, 505 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $110,000. William Kuehl, warranty deed to David E. Huber and Gay L. Huber, 1031 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $72,000. William J. Huftalin and Vicky K. Huftalin, warranty deed to Emerson Johnson and Teri Johnson, 383 S. Lynnville Rd., Rochelle, Lynnville Township, $280,000. Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, and First Franklin Mortgage Loan TR2004FF10, warranty
deed to Marco Hernandez, 107 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $45,000. Jan. 12 Illinois Housing Development Authority, quit claim deed to Amalia M. Burgess-Johnson and Amalia M. Burgess Johnson, 314 N. Grove St., Creston, Dement Township, $120,000. Pamela A. Hilgert by heir, quit claim deed to Donald Atkinson, 7197 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, Taylor Township.
Quarry Rd., Rochelle, Flagg and Dement Townships, $400,000. Prologis Land, LLC, warranty deed to Exeter 1800 Steward, LLC, 1800 Steward Rd., Rochelle, Dement Township, $33,900,000. Gary L. Rippentrop, Sr., warranty deed to Keegan Mryvold, 407 Pacific St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township. Melisa L. Coyle, warranty deed to Melisa L. Coyle and William C. Stott, Jr., 6801 E. Wildlife Dr., Stillman Valley, Marion Township.
Township. Janet Buttron, quit claim deed to David Buttron and Jane Buttron, property in Pine Rock Township, no address given.
Jan. 13 Stainless River, LTD., warranty deed to Continuous Cast Alloys, LLC, 100
U.S. Bank, warranty deed to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 7172 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, Taylor
Jan. 14 N & P Enterprise, Inc., warranty deed to SZMK Naperville, LLC, Kilbuck Road Farm, Berglund and Conger Roads, no address given, Pecatonica, Monroe Township, $940,000.
$120. Amy A. Demilio, 39, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $291 I-bond/recog.; offense not in table (unknown charge) dismissed per state motion; Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 8, 2015). Alyssa N. Burright, 22, Davis Junction, expired registration, Jan.12, 2016 Dec. 12, 2015), $120. Austin D. Chapman, 17, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 12, 2015), $175. Matthew S. Wissing, 18, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 11, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Christopher S. Corcoran, 58, Mt. Morris, improper left turn into oncoming traffic, Jan. 15, 2016 (Dec. 15, 2015), $120. Heather R. Crayne, 34, Forreston, unlicensed driver, Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 15, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Jamie D. Gorzny, 44, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 11, 2016 (Dec. 12, 2015), $160. Michael A. Showers, 41, Byron, expired registration, Jan. 12, 2016 (Dec. 15, 2015), $120.
Tyler A. Brown, 20, Leaf River, operating an uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 12, 2016 (Dec. 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion. Jacqueline M. Graney Caposey, 36, Oregon, use of electronic communication device, Jan. 13, 2016 (Jan.15, 2015), $120. Melissa D. Herring, 50, Oregon, child restraint violation, child between 8 and 16 years of age, Jan. 13, 2015 (Dec. 15, 2015) dismissed per state motion. Catherine A. Stoddard, 47, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 15, 2016 (Dec. 23, 2015), $175. Candice L. Walstad, 52, Byron, use of electronic communication device, Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 24, 2015), $120. Justin M. Kingbury, 31, Kings, failure to reduce speed, Jan. 13, 2016 (Dec. 28, 2015), $175. Joshua M. McDermott, 28, Stillman Valley, expired registration, Jan. 11, 2016 (Jan. 3, 2016), $120. Colby A. Kenney,2 5, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 12, 2016 (Jan. 3, 2016), $120. Doris E. Coil, 73, Oregon, failure to yield right-of-way at intersection, Jan. 13, 2015 (Jan. 11, 2016), $120.
Larry D. Stiles, quit claim deed to Laurie K. Hongsermeier, Cindy L. Deming, and Larry D. Stiles, life use, 200 S. Eighth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. W. Robert Timm, 55, Stillman Valley, driving under the influence of alcohol, intoxicating compound/drug, improper traffic lane usage, Jan. 11, 2016 (Aug. 8, 2014), both dismissed per state motion. Scott R. Thompson, 54, Forreston, driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage, both dismissed per state motion, Jan. 11, 2016 (July 6, 2015), charge of driving under the influence with blood alcohol content 0.08, $2,951 and license. Julia M. Jensen, 22, Oregon, driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage,
notice of address, name change, all dismissed per state motion; driving under the influence with blood alcohol content of 0.08, Jan. 11, 2016 (Aug. 26, 2015), $400 and license. Angela R. Schwartz, 36, Mt. Morris, driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage, dismissed per state motion; driving under the influence with blood alcohol content of 0.08, Jan. 11, 2016 (Aug. 26, 2015), $2,861 and license. Bruce W. Stewart, 64, Byron, driving under the influence with blood alcohol content of 0.08, Jan. 11, 2016 (Sept. 1, 2015), $2,861 and license; driving under the influence of alcohol, dismissed per state motion; driving on suspended license, Jan. 11, 2016 (Oct. 18, 2015), $150 cash - 10 percent. Melisa S. Bowman, 23, Mt. Morris, driving under the influence of alcohol, Jan. 11, 2016 (Sept. 27, 2015), $2,751; operating an uninsured motor vehicle,
improper traffic lane usage, and transportation/carry alcoholic liquor/driver, all dismissed per state motion. Gina A. Fahs, 48, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 14, 2016 (Jan. 14, 2016) $120. Timothy J. Leary, Sr., 66, Oregon, overweight on axle, Jan. 11, 2016 (Sept. 17, 2015), $1,250. Kyle R. Garrie, 27, Forreston, leaving the scene, $860, promise to comply; driver failed to give notice of accident, improper traffic lane usage, both charges dismissed per state motion, Jan. 11, 2016 (Oct. 3, 2015). Jesse H. Barnhart, 22, Oregon, no valid registration and improper use of registration, Jan. 11, 2016 (Oct. 19, 2015), both dismissed per state motion. Chase R. Cooper, 17, Byron, Graduated Drivers License, driver under 18, more than one passenger under 20, $148, promise to comply; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion,
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Edwin C. Bettner Edwin Clinton Bettner, 76, Oregon, died peacefully in his home on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. Ed was born on Jan. 30, 1939, in Waterman, to Sedoris and Hazel (Marks) Bettner. Raised on the family farm northeast of Oregon, Ed attended a one room schoolhouse, Pleasant Grove, through eighth grade. One of his responsibilities as an older student was to drive his father’s farm truck (at age 12) early to school and stoke the pot belly stove before the other students and teacher arrived. A 1957 graduate of Oregon High School, Ed played varsity football all four years. During his junior year, he joined the Illinois National Guard. Ed then worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Oregon for 20 years making and installing equipment all over the United States. In 1963 he purchased his first of several farms and then began his life’s passion — farming. At retirement, he and his son, Ed, had established Bettner Farms, his pride and joy.
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
In 2010 Ed was the recipient of a heart transplant through the generosity of the family of Starla Williams. Ed and Starla became the face of the organ donor program for the State of Illinois. Ed loved spending summers at the family cabin near Munising, Michigan, and winters in his second home in Crescent City, Florida. His favorite spot was sitting on the farmhouse veranda surveying his land, sharing stories with his kids, grandkids, and hugs with his great-grandkids. He and his wife, Aggie (Simmons), celebrated 58 years of marriage in December. Ed is survived by his
children, Catherine (John) DeVries, Elizabeth (John) Hegel, Mary Bettner, Edwin (Tina) Bettner, and Jonathan (Maria Leo) Bettner; his grandchildren, Bryan (Erica) DeVries, Brett (Jennifer) DeVries, Scott Hegel, Emily Hegel, Randi Bettner, David Bettner, Adam Bettner, Bella Bettner, Jack Bettner, and Claire Bettner; his two great-granddaughters, Caroline DeVries and Harper DeVries; his siblings, Roy Bettner, Mark Bettner, Bonnie O’Connell, and Kevin Bettner. He leaves behind his beloved dogs, Buddy and Max, and Chloe Kitty. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Virginia Suter, Raymond Bettner, and Gary Bettner. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial in the Lighthouse Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate you considering becoming an organ donor. This can easily be done by signing the back of your Illinois driver’s license.
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
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.
Jean A. Blakeslee Jean Ann Blakeslee, 59, Polo, died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Jean was born on June 2, 1956 in Moline, the daughter of William Edward and Mary Ellen (Meincke) Burris. She married Ronald Blakeslee on Aug. 8, 1981 in Polo. Jean enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and loved to spend time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; two daughters, Bridgette Blakeslee and Judy (Mike)
Weems, both of Polo; one son, Keenan Blakeslee (Kayla), Polo; three sisters, Carolyn Sue (Gary) Slager, Prophetstown, Mary Francis Lowe, Polo, and Juanita Brown, Florida, and five
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
on the radio he was able to be very active with cancer fundraising, both in Chicago and Kenosha. He loved anything
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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
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 CocaCola.
hand for many years. 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. 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.
She graduated from 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,
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.
Larry L. Travis Larry L. Travis, 76, Polo, died on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born on Sept. 6, 1939 in Dixon, the son of Eldon Travis Sr. and Pauline (Rebuck) Rowland. He married Reah Smith on March 18, 1962. She preceded him in death in March of 2015. Larry graduated from Polo High School in 1957 and moved to Hennepin to work at the steel mill for 31 years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the NSA. Survivors include
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
grandchildren, Chelsey, Natalie, Miles, Gavin and Rorie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dennis Lee Burris and Clarence Burris; and one sister, Deborah Kay Noble. Arrangements have been completed by the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory, Milledgeville. The memorial service is pending. For online Robert L. condolences, visit www. Campshure mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com. Robert L. Campshure, 80, The family would like to Cedarville, died peacefully thank their friends, family on Saturday, Jan. 16 at his and community for all of home. their support they have He was born on Nov. 30, shown. 1935 in Appleton, Wis., the sports and was very active son of Leo and Catherine with CYC/Boys and Girls (Keller) Campshure. He attended St. Therese Club, coaching football, Elementary School and basketball, and was even graduated from Appleton named “Family of the Year “ High School in 1954. in 1998. He attended the University Survivors include his of Wisconsin, Madison. children; his mother, Carrie Bob was a veteran, serving Jewell; and his fiancee, Lisa in the U.S. Army from 1958 Scott. to 1960 in the 2nd Armored Cremation rites were Division, 1st Armored Rifle accorded. Battalion, 41st Infantry. A remembrance dinner followed the funeral service. PASSPORT & Condolences may be sent to Lisa Scott at 145 FOID PHOTOS Century Hills Drive, Oregon Ogle County Newspapers IL 61061, c/o Kenneth & 121A S. Fourth St. Oregon Donna Scott. 815-732-6166 ext 5901
mother, Pauline Rowland; daughter, Heather Jones, Polo; son, Michael Travis, Clearwater, Florida; sister, Sandra Oswalt, Franklin Grove; brothers, Eldon (Bea Martinson) Travis Jr., Dixon,
Earl (Joan) Travis-Rowland, Polo; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Sr.; brother-in-law, Brian Oswalt; and sister-in-law, Judy Travis. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m., preceded by visitation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. A private graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
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
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.
He married Sharon Brooks on June 9, 1962. He was employed at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, Freeport, for 30 years. Bob was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks. He also enjoyed gardening and feeding and watching birds. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Bradley (Terry) Campshure, Polo; daughter, Dianne (Mike) Pehl, Freeport; two grandchildren, Courtney Pehl, Chicago, and Hayden
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2016 dates set for electronics recycling in Oregon Friday, Jan. 29 is the first date in the new year The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will conduct the first electronics recycling dropoff for the new year on Friday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county annex building at 909 Pines Road, Oregon. County staff and volunteers will be on hand to
conduct a short survey and to assist with unloading and sorting of electronic items. OCSWMD has partnered with Dynamic Recycling out of Onalaska, Wisconsin, to provide responsible and secure recycling of residential electronic items. Items accepted at no charge include all televisions, computer monitors, keyboards, electronic mice, CPU’s, modems, routers, UPS systems, servers, laptop computers, tablets, printers, copiers, FAX machines, scanners, computer cables,
speakers, and video game consoles/controls. The following items will also be accepted at no charge: calculators, cell phones, landline phone systems, answering machines, VCR/ DVD players, radios, digital clocks, stereo equipment, cable boxes, cameras, video recorders, rechargeable batteries, lithium ion batteries, holiday light strands, cords/wire, compact fluorescent lightbulbs, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are also accepted at a charge of
$5 each, checks payable to OCSWMD. Remove electronics from all packaging. OCSWMD does not accept boxes, Styrofoam packing, or other packaging materials. Items not accepted include alkaline batteries, coffee makers, heaters, fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigerators or other appliances, toaster ovens, grills, fryers, bread makers, light fixtures, power tools, vacuum cleaners, hair dryer/ curlers, or similar items. OCSWMD reserves the
right to refuse electronics which have been demanufactured and scavenged for their commodities. This collection is for residential electronics. Businesses and educational institutions should call contact OCSWMD for recycling options. The OCSWMD will be conducting monthly collection days for electronics on the last Friday of the month, unless there is a holiday. The following dates are scheduled for 2016: Jan. 29,
Feb. 26, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp.
Township, detached garage.
James W. Russell, Bob Angelbeck, Section 35, Mt.
Morris Township, storage building. Paul Roe, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, storage building. Jens and Kimberly Hedegaard, Section 2, Rockvale Township, storage building. Michael and Deborah Hahn, Section 35, Marion Township, above ground pool and deck.
to the new facility. “We are very excited to officially open our new Byron clinic on January 11,” says SwedishAmerican Medical Group President Dr. Thomas Schiller. “We have had a presence in Byron for more than 20 years. Our new clinic represents SwedishAmerican’s ongoing commitment to the Byron area and the surrounding communities, and we look
forward to continuing to provide area residents with convenient access to highquality healthcare.” The Byron Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at SwedishAmerican Byron Clinic on Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. To learn more about the new Byron clinic or to make an appointment, call SwedishAmerican Byron Clinic at 779-696-1300.
Jacqueline D’Onofrio, 53, Monroe Center, reckless discharge of a firearm/ domestic battery, preliminary hearing Feb. 10. Shannon Davis, 33, Sterling, burglary, preliminary hearing Jan. 27. Sandra Hurtado, 36, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, motion to
suppress March 3. Cody R. Ward, 27, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle/obstructing justice, jury status call Jan. 25. Martin Zuniga, 38, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, jury status call Jan. 25.
In addition, two Saturday morning collection days have been scheduled for April 16 and Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org for a full list of items this program accepts.
Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates in December. Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial.
David Arand, Section 23, Marion Township, loafing shelter. NFF, LLC, Section 10, Mt. Morris Township, hay storage building. Brock Cunningham, Section 34, Byron Township, remove mobile home trailer. Charles Lindsay, Section 34, Eagle Point Township,
pole building. Tim Hess, Marion Rittmeyer, Section 5, Lynnville Township, open unenclosed deck with handicap accessibility ramp. Herbert Wyckoff, Section 33, Scott Township, storage building. Jose Rangel, Section 28,
Marion Township, storage building. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Inc., Robert and Doris Guthrie, Section 1, Maryland Township, singlefamily dwelling (replaces dwelling destroyed by fire), $240,000. Dorothy F. Foss, Section 30, Oregon-Nashua
Douglas and Helen Triplett, Section 11, Rockvale Township, singlefamily dwelling, $35,000. Lawrence Ermey, Section 27, Marion Township, storage building.
Business Briefs Grand opening for new Swede’s Byron clinic The Byron Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that SwedishAmerican’s new Byron clinic is now open, officially replacing its existing clinic at the same location, 230 W. Blackhawk
Drive. To celebrate the grand opening of the new Byron clinic, SwedishAmerican is hosting a special celebration on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. Participants can win door prizes and giveaways, and take a tour of the facility. Children can meet SwedishAmerican’s mascot,
SAM the dog. In addition, staff members and physicians will be on-hand to welcome guests. The 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility allows for expanded services and added physician practices. The new clinic enables SwedishAmerican to provide specialty services to their patients, based on the needs of the patient population.
One specialty service now offered in Byron is Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. K. Fatima Ali is now accepting patients in Byron once a week, providing comprehensive care to women of all ages. In addition to offering new medical specialties, family physicians Dr. Emily Rogers and Dr. Christina Soriano, along with APN Kelly Brendel, have now relocated
State’s Attorney From B3 Jan. 15 Kevin Jones, 18, Chicago, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 58 months imprisonment and 24 months probation. He must submit to DNA
testing and random drug testing. He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as requested by Probation. He must also cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program and refrain from contacting the
victim or her residence. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. Isaac Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, jury status call Jan. 25.
Pamela Ledford, 49, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference March 14. Richard Castillo, 38, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, preliminary hearing Feb. 10. Mitchell Wolf, 29, Rock Falls, burglary, preliminary hearing Jan. 27.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NOTICE The Ogle County Community Mental Health (708) Board is now accepting applications for Funding. Deadline for filing these applications is April 14, 2016. For information please contact: Cecilia Zimmerman, 972 Marsh Road, Oregon, IL 610619654 or 815-7326762. Jan. 21, 2016 PUBLICATION NOTICE Publication Notice is hereby given that on January 5, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the person owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Haenitsch's Lawn Services, 13090 W. Milledgeville Rd. Polo, IL 61064 Dated: January 5, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2015
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To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 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: 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. 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. 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
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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: 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. 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 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. 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James D. Faulkner; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00078 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/11/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-26-427-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2292 N. Leaf River Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1510516. I682029 Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. James D. Faulkner; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00078 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/11/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 3/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 907.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4); THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4), 1207.2 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, 198 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE, 1207.1 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; AND THENCE NORTH ON SAID EAST LINE 198 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-26-427-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2292 N. Leaf River Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10516. I682029 Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2016
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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, heard the evidence, 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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Ashley South Bay king size mattress, box spring, frame MEDICAL & headboard with 762 SUPPLIES nightstands. Memory foam mattress Quickie electric with pillow top. wheelchair, $900. $200. Call 815Call 815-548-9409 380-5926. 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
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t make waves, start fights or disrupt a situation that can have an impact on your future. Look for alternatives instead of walking away from a problem.
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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Not everyone will like your plans. Your presentations must be persuasive if you want to gain the approval you need to forge ahead.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Strive for personal perfection. You can make improvements that will be admired by others and that can contribute to a better lifestyle. Make every move count, and avoid senseless disagreements and disappointments.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be ready to leap into action if something unexpected develops. It’s your ability to act quickly that will guide you to success. Talking will lead to conflict. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Talk with people who see things your way. Your ability to relay a workable solution will put you in a key position. A little muscle behind your plan is all that’s required. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Deal with any controversy you face or problems that are affecting your home and relationships. If you fail to take action, someone else will put you in a precarious position. CANCER (June 21-July 22)
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at home and at work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Emotional matters will escalate if you try to hide from problems. You are best off facing whatever dilemma comes your way head-on, so that you can move forward with a clean slate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Step into the spotlight and share your ideas. You will face opposition, but once you weed out who isn’t on board, you can regroup and aim for success.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You need time to reflect and work quietly behind the scenes until you are fully ready to take on the task of getting others to support your plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your contributions will not go unnoticed. Your ability to see what’s required to make something work will help you bring about positive change both
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The Auction Shed Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064
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Sunday, January 24, 2016 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Jane Marshall Estate, Lois White Estate, Roger Hartman and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.
Household—Coins—Tools Amana gas dryer; mini frig; kitchen tables w/rolling chairs; hutches; wood TV trays; usual kitchenware; sofa & loveseat w/recliner ends; sofa; loveseat; recliners; lift chair; coffee & end tables; floor lamps; Gone w/the Wind lamp; TV’s incl Sony sm flat screen; TV stands/entertainment centers; Onkyo sound system; area rugs; wicker pieces— loveseat, 2 chairs, coffee table, hampers, bed frame, dresser, chair, rocker, etc; dressers; chest; night stand; beds; linens & bedding; jewelry boxes & jewelry; cedar chest; quilt rack; full length mirror; unique 4’ oriental clock; Regulator wall clock; desk; book shelf; showcase; HP & Dell copiers; 8 track tapes; record albums (some 78’s); kids books; few precision race cars; Tyco toy train; Western Express; misc toys; Ty Collector cards; Hockey table; red wagon; telescope; statues & dolls; holiday decorations; metal decorative items; yarn; Longaberger baskets; knick knacks; grapevine tree; vacuum; stemvac; portable tanning sun/heat lamps; luggage; numerous commemorative coin sets; picnic table; box hardwood flooring; Ames planters wagon; garden tools; power & hand tools; set lathe tools; drill press circular saw; saw horses; table saw; Craftsman belt sander; lots more misc.
Collectibles
2 sq oak tables; sewing rocker; straight chairs; child’s rd back chair; drop leaf table; pedestal; lamp tables; parlor tables; wicker platform rocker; oak flat front china cabinet; cupboard; commodes; walnut & oak chests & dressers; trunks; milk cans; metal umbrella holder; Silver Christmas tree; Arcade tree stand; Clinton Brewing Co beer box; wood boxes; copper boiler; Ansonia shelf clock, Linden 8 day wall clock & others; Victor table model record player; GE sm fan; table model radio/record player; old sheet music; kids books; printers drawer; Underwood typewriter; horn seeder; brass fire ext; barn lantern; kerosene lamp; glass lamp shade & lamp; 3 sm glass shades; Lowell 3 gal butter churn; butter churn; Delecto hanging scale; smoke stand; 2 carpenter’s wood carriers; wood machinist chest; wood carrying trays; 2 JD cast lid planter boxes; steel traps; few old shot gun shell boxes; old furniture hardware; husking hooks; lots of old tools; wood planes; oil can; cloth seed sacks; Falls City minnow bucket; Adlake 4 way light; case of Coke bottles; 2 wall telephones; 2 parking meters; 2 Polo bricks; yard sticks; 2 mtd deer hds; enamel coffee pot; graniteware; cast pot; Griswold lid; cast Wagner corn bread pan; cherry pitter; road maps; few piano rolls; old books & sheet music; baseball cards; postcards; stamp albums; old prints; ’43,’44,’45 Polo Cycles; several Beuro yearbooks from ’50’s; Carroll Co Fair books from ’50’s; lg ’42 PCHS class picture; lg ’37 Lee Center class picture; local memorabilia from Polo, Forreston, etc; misc paper items; box camera; metal cigarette tin; ice skates; camel iron bank; Telegraph key; lamp bracket; adv tins; stereo viewer; Dietz Union driving light; Wallace Reducing record set w/book; King Kutter axe; 2 boxes Lionel mixed train cars; Lionel eng# 243 w/plastic cars; couple cap guns; JD toy tractors in boxes; 33 boxes JD spec cast toys; Ertl horse trailer; doll dishware; porcelain doll; few pieces doll furniture; Conn clarinet; embroidery work; Prince Castle ice cream can; 2 gal J. Feustel crock w/lid; various crocks; carving set; 47 Rogers set flatware plus others; 8 Roseville pieces; blue sherry set; assorted platters; Bavarian C&S; set for 4 Haviland china; set for 8 Polaris china; pink depression glassware; plus lots more. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson(IL#440000158) Lyle & Shery Hokins (IL#440000185) 815-946-4120 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Mark Ebert(IL#440000341) Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.
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2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport ....... $20,999* 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport ....... $19,999* 2014 Chevrolet Equinox................ $21,999* 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.................... $13,999* 2014 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $20,999* 2014 Chrysler 200......................... $13,987* 2014 Chrysler Town & Country...... $AVE 2014 Chrysler Town & Country...... $22,999* 2014 Chrysler Town & Country...... $21,999* 2014 Chrysler 300......................... $24,999* 2014 Chrysler Town & Country...... $23,99 9* 2014 Chrysler Town & Country...... $21,999* 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan ......... $22,999* 2014 Dodge Avenger..................... $15,999* 2014 Dodge Avenger..................... $16,999* 2014 Dodge Avenger..................... $16,999* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $15,987* 2014 Ford Mustang ....................... $19,987* 2014 Ford Mustang ....................... $19,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $13,987* 2014 Ford Fusion .......................... $AVE 2014 Ford Mustang ....................... $19,987* 2014 Ford Fusion .......................... $16,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $15,999* 2014 Ford Edge............................. $26,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $12,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $14,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $13,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $14,987* 2014 Ford Explorer........................ $29,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Fusion .......................... $20,999* 2014 Ford Explorer........................ $29,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $14,987* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Fusion .......................... $AVE 2014 Ford Fusion .......................... $AVE 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2014 Ford Edge............................. $26,999* 2014 Ford Edge............................. $19,999* 2014 Ford Explorer........................ $26,999* 2014 Ford Focus ........................... $14,999* 2014 Ford Expedition .................... $37,999* 2014 Lexus IS 350C...................... $42,987* 2014 Lincoln MKZ ......................... $26,999* 2014 Nissan Rogue ...................... $17,987* 2014 Nissan Rogue ...................... $19,999* 2014 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $16,999*
2013 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $AVE 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ................ $28,999* 2013 Chrysler 200......................... $16,999* 2013 Ford Focus ........................... $AVE 2013 Ford Fusion .......................... $17,987* 2013 Ford Fusion .......................... $16,987* 2013 Ford Fusion .......................... $15,987* 2013 Ford Edge............................. $AVE 2013 Ford Edge............................. $AVE 2013 Ford Focus ........................... $13,987* 2013 Ford Escape ......................... $AVE 2013 Ford Fiesta ........................... $11,999* 2013 Ford Fusion .......................... $18,999* 2013 Ford Focus ........................... $14,999* 2013 Ford Edge............................. $22,999* 2013 Ford Fusion .......................... $18,999* 2013 Ford Escape ......................... $22,999* 2013 Ford Edge............................. $28,999* 2013 Ford Explorer........................ $33,999* 2013 Ford Escape ......................... $24,999* 2013 Ford Edge............................. $24,999* 2013 Ford Focus ........................... $12,999* 2013 Ford Edge............................. $28,999* 2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan............... $24,987* 2013 Lincoln MKX ......................... $31,999* 2013 Nissan Maxima .................... $17,987* 2013 Nissan Altima ....................... $17,987* 2013 Nissan Juke ......................... $20,999* 2013 Nissan Sentra ...................... $16,999* 2013 Nissan Altima ....................... $16,999* 2013 Toyota Venza ....................... $19,987* 2013 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $15,999* 2013 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $15,999* 2013 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $17,999* 2013 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $14,999* 2013 Volkswagen Passat .............. $16,999* 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan .............. $20,999* 2012 Audi A5................................. $27,999* 2012 CadillacCTS ......................... $25,987* 2012 CadillacSRX ......................... $AVE 2012 Chevrolet Impala .................. $14,999* 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ................... $12,999* 2012 Chevrolet Impala .................. $12,987* 2012 Chevrolet Impala .................. $12,487* 2012 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $14,999* 2012 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $15,999* 2012 Chrysler Town & Country...... $18,999* 2012 Lexus ES 350....................... $24,987* 2012 Lexus IS 250 ........................ $AVE 2012 Lexus RX 350 ..................... $28,987* 2012 Lexus RX 350 ..................... $26,987* 2012 Nissan Maxima .................... $20,987*
2012 Nissan Altima........................ $AVE 2012 Nissan Maxima..................... $AVE 2012 Nissan Sentra....................... $12,987* 2012 Nissan Sentra....................... $13,487* 2012 Nissan Rogue....................... $19,987* 2012 Nissan Sentra....................... $12,987* 2012 Nissan Sentra....................... $12,487* 2012 Nissan Rogue....................... $16,987* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $16,999* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $16,999* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $16,999* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $17,999* 2012 Volkswagen Beetle............... $15,987* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $14,987* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $15,987* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $13,987* 2012 Volkswagen Beetle............... $14,987* 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan .............. $19,987* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $15,999* 2012 Volkswagen CC.................... $16,999* 2012 Volkswagen Beetle............... $16,999* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $15,999* 2012 Volkswagen Jetta ................. $17,999* 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe ................... $AVE 2011 Chevrolet Aveo ..................... $10,999* 2011 Chevrolet Equinox................ $15,999* 2011 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $13,999* 2011 Dodge Caliber...................... $10,999* 2011 Ford Fusion .......................... $12,999* 2011 GMC Acadia......................... $20,999* 2011 Jeep Liberty.......................... $17,999* 2011 Nissan Maxima .................... $18,999* 2011 Cadillac SRX ........................ $24,999 2010 Ford Ranger ......................... $AVE 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe................. $13,987* 2010 Toyota Avalon ...................... $18,987* 2009 BuickLucerne ....................... $9,999* 2009 Chevrolet Impala .................. $AVE 2009 Dodge Journey ..................... $10,999* 2009 Toyota Sienna....................... $12,999* 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt................... $AVE 2008 DodgeAvenger ..................... $6,999* 2008 Ford Taurus........................... $12,999* 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic ..... $11,487* 2007 Cadillac STS......................... $11,487* 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx......... $7,999* 2006 Chevrolet Malibu .................. $8,999* 2006 PontiacG6 ............................ $6,999* 2004 PontiacGrand Prix................ $4,999* 2003 Audi A4................................. $7,999* 2000 Pontiac Grand Am................. $4,999*
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