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Dabbling Kids

First Fridays will be at Pinecrest Grove Feb. 5 with live music. A6

The annual Day of Dabbling will be held in Oregon at the Church of God Feb. 27. A7

BOR keeps plant’s value set at $482.4 million

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Board of Review (BOR) disappointed both sides of a tax appeal last week and struck the middle ground when it set the value of Exelon’s Byron Generating Station.

After a hearing arguments from attorneys for Exelon and the Byron School District Jan. 28, the BOR set the nuclear plant’s value at $482.4 million — the same as a year ago.

Exelon’s attorney Terry Moritz argued that the assessed value of the plant should be $238 million, while Josh Whitt, representing the Byron

“I’m disappointed. I thought our attorneys made the case that the plant’s value is $609 million,” — Byron School Superintendent James Hammack School District, presented information setting the value at $609 million.

“I’m disappointed.

I thought our attorneys made the case that the plant’s value is $609 million,” said Byron School Superintendent James Hammack. “However, I respect the work of the Board of Review — that’s a tough decision.”

Byron Station Communications Manager

Paul Dempsey said Exelon is willing to pull its weight but wants fair treatment.

“Exelon Generation is always committed to paying its fair share of property taxes. Like every taxpayer, Exelon Generation expects fair treatment in the collection of taxes to support the needs of the county,” he said. “We are open to entering an agreement to resolve the property tax

issues for Byron Generating Station.”

Ogle County Supervisor of Assessment Jim Harrison set the plant’s value at $482.4 million last fall after the BOR chose that amount at a tax appeal hearing in January of 2015.

The assessment set in 2015 affects taxes paid in 2016.

“Not a whole lot has changed since last year,” Harrison said.

He said the plant’s 20-year operating license extension came in November, a month after the assessment was set.

BOR Chairman Joe Yockey said the three-member board based its decision on the assessed value of Turn to A2

Jumping to battle disease

Exelon’s Byron Station is located on German Church Road between Oregon and Byron. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon Elementary students were busy last week jumping rope to help battle heart disease.

Oregon Elementary School students raised donations to support the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart, a nationwide event that encourages active lifestyles for children while teaching the value of community service.

The program engages parents, teachers and students by teaching the benefits of a heart healthy lifestyle and the different ways to become more active.

On Jan. 28-29, students put those teachings to practice at the Oregon High School gym to jump rope and participate in the time-honored cardiovascular exercise.

Students raised $8,000 for the event last year with all proceeds going to the American Heart Association.

School officials hope that this year’s donations will top the $10,000 mark.

“Our community is very close so almost everyone knows somebody affected by cardiovascular disease. It’s an opportunity to raise money for a great cause but also teach students how we can keep our hearts healthy with fun games and activities for heart healthy habits,” said Oregon Elementary PE Teacher Lori Gipper.

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Oregon Elementary Student Grace Tremble jumps during the school’s annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser last week. The event was held in the Oregon High School gym. Below, Cruz Selden-Rodriguez jumps. Photos

by Earleen Hinton

Pet owners now have a new location in Oregon to meet their grooming needs.

A Furry AffHair – Primp Your Pet Grooming Salon opened its door on Dec. 1, and is located at 217 Washington St. Owner Arlette Howerton, who formerly owned Primp Your Pet Grooming in Sterling, found the location in town and the Oregon area to be perfect for her business.

“I love the area,” said Howerton.

Howerton has been grooming for about 15 years. For the past two years, she has been the groomer at Polo Animal Hospital on Mondays through Wednesdays.

“I love working with dogs, and I love what I do,” said Howerton.

A Furry AffHair offers a variety

of services, including nail trimming, massage therapy, and pad therapy.

Howerton also services to cats, as well as nail trimming for rabbits.

The salon uses a standard size bathtub, certainly big enough for the largest breeds of dogs, as well as an easily accessible ramp for them to walk up and down.

Currently, the salon is only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until the last dog has left.

Howerton said that hours are flexible. Drop-offs are preferred, and owners should usually allow about three hours for a grooming session.

Prices vary for services, but Howerton is offering $2 off discount for referrals.

To make an appointment with A Furry AffHair, call 815-677-3356.

A Furry AffHair can also be found on Facebook.

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conducted by the Oregon police in conjunction with the Dixon Police Department and the Mt. Morris Police Department, along with video surveillance provided by the Oregon Park District, resulted Burnley’s arrest.

He was located at his residence by the Mt. Morris Police Department and transported to the Ogle County Jail.

According to a press release issued by the Oregon Police Department, Burnley has been charged for the car burglary at the Nash Recreation Center.

Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues, the press release said.

No further information was available on Tuesday.

BB gun used during gas station robbery

New business is keeping pets groomed

By Sarah Zuniga Correspondent

A Mt. Morris man has been arrested for burglarizing a motor vehicle.

Donavon M. Burnley, 20, was taken into custody Jan. 26 and charged with burglary to a motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony, for a car burglary that occurred at the Nash Recreation Center.

Oregon police responded to the parking lot of Nash Recreation Center at 6:39 a.m. on Jan. 26 about a burglary to a motor vehicle that had occurred around 6 a.m.

At 8:15 a.m., police responded to 310 Lover’s Lane for an additional burglary to a motor vehicle that had occurred earlier in the day.

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Police say a Polo man used a BB gun to rob a gas station Jan. 28, then soon returned the money because he knew the cashier had already called police.

Polo Police arrested Damian J. Wilson, 21, without incident at his home.

He is charged with aggravated robbery, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison. Bond was set at $50,000 Friday.

Police Chief Dennis Christen said Friday morning that Wilson robbed the Shell gas station, 202 Division St. (Ill. 26), using a BB gun replica of a black semiautomatic .45-caliber handgun.

Arlette Howerton grooms a schnauzer The gun did not have the at her shop A Furry AffHair – Primp Your orange markings typically Pet Grooming Salon in downtown Oregon. used to identify toy weapons, Photo by Sarah Zuniga

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and there was no orange tip.

“You have to treat them as if they were real,” Christen said.

Police in a news release said Wilson paid for a drink with a $20 bill, and when the register opened, told the cashier, whom he knew, to give him all the money inside. He pulled out the gun, police said, and set it on the counter.

According to the release, the cashier gave him an undisclosed amount of money, but Wilson returned “a short time later” to give the money back, saying he knew the cashier had called police.

Wilson fled north on Division Avenue in a black car. Police responded to the call at 9:43 p.m.

Wilson was scheduled to appear in court Feb. 3.

Deaths, B5 David E. Reinke, Brian D. Tremble

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Man accused of murdering wife was on probation

By Angel Sierra Sauk Valley Media The Freeport man accused of shooting and killing his wife Dec. 5 in Lanark was about halfway through a two-year drug-related probation term in Stephenson County, stemming from a 2014 drug case in Tennessee.

Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier this week furnished records about Morgan D. Hake’s criminal past in Tennessee’s Coffee County, which is about an hour drive southeast of Nashville.

Hake, 49, pleaded guilty Oct. 29, 2014, to a “criminal attempt� to possess a controlled substance (Psilocyn) with intent to sell/deliver, and to

possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to sell/deliver, both felonies in Tennessee.

He was fined $2,000, and given two years supervised probation, which appears to be below the recommended minimums in Tennessee.

Court records show Hake was charged June 12, 2014, and planned to distribute Psilocyn, a Schedule 1 hallucinogenic drug with compounds typically found in psychedelic mushrooms. Drugs in this toptier class include heroin and cocaine, among others.

Hake also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 14.175 grams of marijuana, which exists in a lowered Schedule 6

drug category in Tennessee; it is a Schedule 1 drug in the eyes of the federal government.

The supervised probation case was transferred to Stephenson County in November 2014, about a month after Hake was sentenced, presumably because he was living there at the time of his arrest. Brinkmeier said he does not know where Hake was living at the time.

No indication was given that the circumstances of his arrest in Tennessee were violent.

Hake is in Carroll County Jail on $5 million bond, and on Jan. 27 had a bail reduction hearing continued to 9 a.m.

Feb. 25.

If convicted, he faces 20 to 60 years in prison, up to life, on six counts of first-degree

murder, and felony possession of a weapon, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison.

Prosecutors say in court records he intended to kill Suzanne M. Hake, 46, while armed with a firearm when he shot her in the head and chest in Lanark.

Hake called police and turned himself in, and was arrested without incident in Freeport less than an hour after the shooting.

He has pleaded not guilty.

Hake operated a woodworking business in downtown Forreston in the 1990s and was the owner of Hake’s Hardwood Floor Co., 1884 W. Becker School Rd., Morgan Hake enters a Carroll County courtroom Freeport, at the time of his Jan. 27. Hake is accused of killing his wife.

Photo by Alex Paschal arrest.

BOR sets plant’s value From A1

Facade Grant Tom Felker, owner of Snyder’s Pharmacy and the new ACE Hardware in Oregon, receives a $1,000 check from Oregon Mayor Ken Wiliams, right, Monday afternoon.

The money was awarded to Felker for painting his store to match the paint scheme of other buildings in the area including the coliseum. Photo by Chris Johnson

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the Exelon’s Braidwood generating station, which is considered a “twin� of Byron and is of similar age.

A seven-year agreement between Exelon and the taxing bodies affected by the Braidwood plant set the value at $455 million for 2014, $445 million for 2015 and 2016, $455 million for 2017, $460 million for 2018, $465 million of 2019, and $470 million for 2020.

Officials on both sides declined to comment on whether or not Exelon and the taxing bodies are currently negotiating a multiyear agreement for the Byron plant’s value.

Exelon and the Byron School District, which draws the largest share of taxes from the plant, have appealed the BOR decision for 2012, 2013, and 2014 to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB).

PTAB recently set an April date to hear the the 2012 appeal, and Yockey said that decision, once it comes, will

be helpful in the future. “With the upcoming hearing at PTAB, we can use that number to get an agreement on the value,� he said.

Exelon paid more than $32 million in real estate taxes in 2015 to 11 taxing bodies, which besides the Byron School District, includes Ogle County, Rockvale Township, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College.

The Byron School District received the largest share of that money — $18.2 million.

The Byron plant began generating electricity in 1985 when Unit 1 came online, followed two years later by Unit 2.

The value of the plant has frequently been disputed throughout the history of the facility.

A four-year agreement between the taxing bodies

and Exelon for the plant’s assessment expired at the end of 2011.

That agreement, approved in November of 2010, set the assessed value of the nuclear plant at $450 million for 2008, $460 million in 2009, $470 million in 2010, and $480 million in 2011.

Besides setting the plant’s value, the agreement settled a lawsuit and numerous tax appeals filed between 2005 and 2008.

Commonwealth Edison, which formerly owned the plant, filed its first tax in 1989 when the assessment was more than $1 billion.

The following year, the affected taxing bodies formed the Ogle County Intergovernmental Agency Board to fight the tax appeals.

The first multi-year agreement, approved in early 1998, set the assessments for 1997-2004 at $471 million and settled a decade of lawsuits and tax appeals. A PTAB decision then was the basis for the assessment.

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Oregon’s bandstand was hub of social life in 1890s 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 eighth in a series of the articles he is writing about the history of Ogle County.

By Otto Dick The source for this is unknown. I found this in the ABC file at the historical society.

At the turn of the century, Oregon’s Saturday night social life centered around the old bandstand located on the northeast corner of the Ogle County Courthouse Square across the street from the National Clothing House.

After a full day of “running errands” and doing the week’s shopping, most people gravitated to the evening band concert.

The program usually consisted of the current Sousa marches and a cornet solo or two by Ed Connors.

While the band marked time on the upper level, the local police conducted their business in the first floor.

Familiar faces in the station were Charlie Eyster, W. C. Stout, George Reiman, and Ed Jones.

On occasion the stand was used as a public “soap box.”

“It seems that following the assassination of President McKinley, a local citizen was taken there to apologize for certain remarks he had made regarding the fallen leader,” according to the file.

Later the band stand was moved and relocated near the entrance of the Ogle County Fairgrounds.

It would be great if this bandstand could be restored to provide music from the bandstand and provide tourist information from the old police station.

This bandstand would catch the eyes of everyone driving through Oregon.

A replica grandstand would definitely draw attention to our historic downtown and courthouse square.

There was disappointment that such a colorful structure as the bandstand had to be torn down.

One boy, after seeing a photo of the bandstand for the first time mused, “They had more fun in those days!”

1890 Electric Power Frederick Jones, owner of

the Schiller Piano Company obtained a franchise for the Oregon Electric Light Company March 10, 1890.

The site of a cereal mill located at the west end of the dam was purchased and a combination hydro and steam plant was constructed.

The first power was supplied on July 23, 1890.

The first customers were the piano company, a few commercial customers, and power was furnished for a number of arc street lamps.

Electricity was furnished on a dusk to midnight schedule. Twenty-four hour service started 19 years later in 1909.

The first transmission line was built in 1909 between Oregon and Franklin Grove.

This was a 13,000 volt line which served Amboy, The bandstand was located on the northeast corner of the Ogle County Courthouse Square. The police station was Franklin Grove, Lee Center on the lower level. Photo courtesy of the Ogle County Historical Society. and Sublette.

In 1910 power was and a water-sprinkle wagon supplied to Polo and a year for dusty roads and streets. later to Mt. Morris.

Many of these early tanks In 1913 power was were made of wood or a extended to Dixon and combination of wood and Freeport. steel.

Later the powercompany In 1906 Etnyre erected the constructed numerous rural original north-south wing lines to serve the farming of their plant located on community.

Jefferson and Second Streets.

Etnyre Business Founded In 1956 Etnyres erected a in 1895 tank fabrication plant at their Edward D. Etnyre was present location on Daysville born in Oregon, July 6, 1859, Road. a son of Daniel Etnyre, one During the 1920s of our pioneer residents. bituminous distributors and He lived on the Etnyre street flushers became the Farm until 1897. main product at Etnyres.

The business was From his obituary, “The originally started to great success of the E. D. The Oregon Power Plant beside what is now Conover Square began supplying electricity to manufacture automatic hog- Etnyre and Co. products was businesses and street lights in 1890. Photo courtesy of the Ogle County Historical Society. water dispensers on the due largely to the untiring family farm at the west edge work of Mr. Etnyre in of Oregon. developing, manufacturing The Etnyre business and marketing.” moved to a building located Daniel Etnyre started on the bank of the Rock manufacturing automatic River south of the dam. hog waterers on the Etnyre By 1900 they expanded farm.This was the beginning into the manufacture of of an amazing success story. thresher tanks which supplied Today the E.D. Etnyre Co. water and fuel for steam employees more than 400 operated threshing machines people.

E. D. Etnyre sits at his desk in his office on the corner of Jefferson and Second Streets in Oregon. The company later donated the building to Ogle County, and it was used for 30 years as the sheriff’s office until it was demolished last year. Photo courtesy of the Ogle County Historical Society

E.D Etnyre Co. manufactured this thresher tank in 1898.

Photo courtesy of the Ogle County Historical Society

Blood drive at Church is 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. Communityminded volunteers donate virtually all of this country’s supply of blood for transfusion.

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Relay for Life Potato Bar at UMC The Driven Disciples Relay for Life team will once again sponsor their potato bars.

Come to Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt and Maple in Mt. Morris on Sunday, Feb. 7, March 6, and April 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and help celebrate more birthdays.

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Pain management nurse hired at Serenity Home

Couple engaged Gary Greenfield, Oregon, and Karen Greenfield, Mt. Morris, announce the union of their daughter, Nicole Greenfield, in holy matrimony to Luke Tassoni, the son of Richard and Denise Tassoni, Rockford.

The bride-to-be graduated from Oregon High School in 2009 and is currently employed by Advanced Discovery.

Her fiance graduated from East High School, Rockford, in 2006 and is currently employed by Harlem School District 122.

The wedding date has been set for late summer of 2017.

Luke Tassoni and Nicole Greenfield

Serenity Hospice and Home has added yet another credential to its already qualified medical team.

Minnette Scott, Director of Nursing, is now a Board Certified Pain Management Nurse.

“This is yet another credential that allows Serenity to offer the best patient care around,” said Executive Director, Lynn Knodle.

“We are so proud to have Minnette as our Director of Nursing. She was already a wonderful asset to our team, but the new qualification just adds to her already impressive set of skills.”

Scott, who has been with Serenity Hospice and Home call since 2009, has wanted to be

Card party set for Feb. 19 The Oregon GFWC Woman’s Club will hold its Winning Wheels Card Party on Friday, Feb. 19 at the Oregon VFW. The fun will start with registration at 12:30 p.m. followed by dessert refreshments, card or game playing, and ending with door prizes.

The cost is $5 and all monies are donated to Winning Wheels.

To make reservations for the party call Fran Strouse at 815-732-2560 or Rosemary Underwood at 815-7322210.

Anyone wanting to have a fun afternoon is welcome to come.

For information Strouse.

Winning Wheels is a facility that provides rehabilitative service to young adults who have neurological impairment and is located in Prophetstown.

Support of Winning Wheels is a GFWC Illinois state project.

Breakfast is served Feb. 7 The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will be holding their allyou-can-eat buffet breakfast

on Sunday, Feb. 7 at the fire station, 104 West St., Monroe Center. serving is from 7 to 11 a.m.

Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under eat free.

Computer classes at RRC The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The following computer classes, facilitated by Rock River Center volunteers,

have been scheduled in February.

Thursday, Feb. 11: Introduction to Microsoft Word – introduces the program and managing files and folders.

One-on-one basic computer training will be available on a limited basis.

All classes are free to attend and open to the public.

For more information or to register Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Births Silas Carlysle Tate Andy and Audrey Tate, Cameron Park, California, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Silas Carlysle Tate.

Silas was born on Nov. 8, 2015 at 1:16 p.m. weighing eight pounds 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Welcoming him home is big brother, Thatcher, 3 years old.

Silas’ maternal grandparents are Gary and Karen Davis, Auburn, California, and Don and Faye Rishel, Tucson, Arizona.

His paternal grandparents are Mickey and Connie Tate, Mt. Morris.

Remington James Harvey Bethany and Chad Harvey, Forreston, are the parents of a son, Remington James, born Dec. 18, 2015

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Silas Carlysle Tate

at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport.

Welcoming him home are big sisters, Hannah 9, and Hayden, 7.

Grandparents are Darrell and Nylia Swalve, Forreston, and Tim and Tracy Harvey,

Mt. Morris.

Great-grandparents are the late Henry and Gertie Bornemeier, the late Sam and Dorothy Swalve, Lois Miller, Oregon, and Ron and Jan Harvey, Dixon.

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a nurse since she was in the fourth grade and she never wavered from that goal.

“I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up and I knew I wanted to help people at an early age,” Scott said.

Her other qualifications include a BSN degree from Millikin University and she is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

“Being a hospice nurse allows me to do what I went to school to do,” Scott said.

“I get to spend time with the patients and their families and I know I’m making a difference when I can relieve someone’s suffering.”

Scott, who lives in Oregon, is married to Richard Scott and they have two daughters, Meghan and Gabrielle.

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They offer in-home hospice care along with an eight-room apartment style inpatient facility for patients and their families.

College News Parkland College Two area students were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Parkland College, Champaign.

Those earning academic honors included: Jillian Twardowski, Byron, and Mikayla Wrasse, Baileyville.

To be named to the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored or achieve a 3.5 cumulative GPA for 12 or more hours in the academic year.

University of WisconsinWhitewater Two area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of WisconsinWhitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Those earning academic honors included Megan Gronewold, Forreston, and Sarah Detig, Byron.

To be named to the list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or above for the semester.

Alina Llanas Alina Llanas, Oregon, was named to the president’s list for the fall semester at McKendree University, Lebanon. She is a junior majoring in organizational communication.

Llanas achieved a 4.0 grade point average to earn placement on the list.

Jessica Cash Jessica Cash, Oregon, was named to the fall dean’s list at Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa. She is a psychology major.

To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Kishwaukee College Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Kishwaukee College, Malta.

Those earning academic honors included Justin Engelkens, Byron; Nathan Jones and Kaitlin Merrick, both of Chana; Allison Page, Christine Russell, and Adam Weller, all of Mt. Morris; McKenzie Cullen, Gabriel Guzman, Isaac Jensen, Anna Jensen, Bayler Kirchner, Josie Sansone, and Mason Tomash, all of Oregon; Logan Alberts, Bryce Hagemann, and Thomas Pierce, all of Stillman Valley.

Jack Simmering Jack Simmering, Byron, has been named do the dean’s list for the fall semester at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a liberal arts major.

To be named to the list, students must have achieved a 3.3 grade point avert or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours.

Rock Valley College Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Rock Valley College, Rockford. Those earning academic honors included the following students.

President’s List Students who have achieved a 4.0 semester grade point average.

Seth Boswell, Amanda Carter, Hailey Johnson, and Maria Muro, all of Byron; Andrew Abitua, Hope Hickey, Josie Miller, all of Davis Junction; Erik Hutnak, German Valley; Averi Sanders, Shannan Warnken, both of Oregon; Kaylie Flynn, Lindsay Freymiller, Jordan Fritzen, and Kyle McQuality, all of Stillman Valley.

Dean’s List - Students

In loving memory of Dean Dye

From the family he loved so very much. Anyone who spoke with him would tell you the conversation would quickly be about his family.

He was a good and caring man who loved everyone, especially children. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful words about him being a good and kind man. That means so very much to us. Thank you for all your prayers, cards, food, money, gifts to Rockford Rescue Mission, everything. God Bless You. -Dorris Dye Cherri Dye Tremble and Family Terri Dye Harris and Family Scott Dye and Family

named to the Dean’s List achieved at least a 3.25 semester grade point average.

Falina Bertolasi, Quentin Blackwood, Alexa Clark, Nichole Domino, Kelly Edwards, Kayla Hilliard, Alexander Hines, Sarah Hoshaw, Karla Jacobs, Samantha Jaspers, Sarah Krug, Aleshia Krupp, Olivia Kultgen, Elizabeth McKinstry Sherburne, Matthew McLester, Sydney Shelburne, Jamie Shepard, Kevin Speiden, Taylor Stoddard, Amber Varilek, all of Byron; Nehemiah Myers, Chana; Shannell Boettcher, Jessica Hellyer, Davis Junction; Rachel Hagemann, Forreston; Joseph Brown, Trevor Hulvey, Tiffany Izer, and Britteny Stewart, all of Mount Morris; Jacob Adams, Muhamet Ajvazi, both of Oregon; Kristen Acton, Tiegen Difiore, Lauren Fischer, Jacob Hoey, Samantha Julia, Tyler Vaughan, Jordan Watson, Roxie Wilson, all of Stillman Valley.

Chase Wilhelms Chase Wilhelms, Shannon, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.

To be named to the list, students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average in at least five course credits during the two terms. Four of the courses must be graded with a traditional letter grade.

Ellie N. Lehne Ellie N. Lehne, Byron, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

Students must earn a 3.5 grade point avert on a 4.0 scale to be named to the list.

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

Jan. 22 Timothy D. Hilliard and Mindy R, Hatcher, both of Byron.

Jan. 25 Salvador Vazquez and Edna F. Nava, both of Rochelle.

Jan. 28 Loren A. Van Degraft and Vicki L. Standley, both of German Valley.

Bryan L. Austin and Lannette R. Pence, both of Forreston.

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, Feb. 7—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 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 DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart

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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.

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 EBENEZER REFORMED Pastor David Poust CHURCH 815-938-2380 2997 N. German Church Rd. Thursday, Feb. 4—6:30 p.m.

Two miles east of Oregon Trustees Committee on Ill. 64, two miles north on Sunday, Feb. 7—9 a.m.

German Church Road Worship Service, Communion Pastor John Wisdom & Pantry Offering; 10:30 a.m.

Church Office Sunday School Phone: 815-732-6313 Monday, Feb. 8—8 a.m. AA 9 a.m. Sunday School Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10 a.m. Sunday Worship at The Depot Women & Men’s Bible Tuesday, Feb. 9—9 a.m.-4 Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com p.m. Sewing Days Wednesday, Feb. 10—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Days EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FLORENCE UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon 2649 W. Florence Rd., (Payne’s Point) Freeport Pastor Andrew Kayes Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Office: 815-732-2424 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., OF MT. MORRIS Forreston 102 S. Seminary St. Presbyterian Church in Mt. Morris America Senior Pastor Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Bruce McKanna 815-938-3605 Associate Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Lance Mennen 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4—1 p.m.

Pioneer Club Ladies Bible Study Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Friday, Feb. 5—9:30 a.m.

Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir MOMs Group Saturday, Feb. 6—7:30 a.m.

FORRESTON REFORMED No Regrets Men’s Conference CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 7—8:30 a.m.

501 Third Ave. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship InnerMission Fellowship; 10 10:45 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m.

Youth Group FREEDOM LUTHERAN Tuesday, Feb. 9—9 a.m.

WORSHIPPING Ladies Prayer Circle COMMUNITY, ELCA Wednesday, Feb. 10—6 Pastor Jeff Schlesinger a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer 815-222-7270 Meeting Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Log onto our website at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries http://www.efcmm.org to check Dining Hall out our latest opportunities and 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 updates (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center FAITH DISCOVERY 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo GRACE VALLEY Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED 815-946-3588 CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 10 a.m. Worship Service German Valley Nursery Available Pastor Jake Ritzema We are an independent non815-362-6601 denominational Christian Sunday School for All Ages church.

9 a.m.

Visitors are always welcome.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

FAITH EVANGELICAL GERMAN VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 402 Second Ave., Forreston CHURCH Pastor Scott Ralston Church and Main Streets Church 815-938-3203 Matt Smith, Pastor “ A Church with a Heart — 8:30 a.m. Worship Service In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 10 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Leaf River Study Pastor Randy Newton Sunday, Feb. 7—9 a.m.

815-738-2205 Worship Email leafriverbc@gmail. com FAITH UNITED Sunday Praise and Worship METHODIST CHURCH Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Mission Statement: Loving, provided) Growing & Serving in Faith Sunday School 11 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Wednesday Prayer/Bible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Studies 6 p.m.

Pastor Karen Hundrieser Prayer Chain 738-2205 815-946-3212 Wednesday—Various Website: faithumcpolo Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship LEAF RIVER UNITED 11 a.m. Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor David Poust 505 Hill St., Oregon Sunday, Feb. 7—10:30 a.m. www.fbcoregon.org

Thursday, Feb. 4—6 p.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church Habitat Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10—1 to 6 Monday, Feb. 8—10 a.m. p.m. Blood Drive Bible Study LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Feb. 4—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting Friday, Feb. 5—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 7—8:15 a.m.

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

Sunday School Monday. Feb. 8—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Feb. 9—8:30 a.m.

Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Wednesday, Feb. 10—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, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will give the morning message from the Marriage and Family Series titled “Family Finances.”

Communion will be celebrated. Communion Comments will be given by Pastor Hoffman.

Greeting you will be Bob and Janie LaPage.

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

February’s Bible Book of the Month is Mark.

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:

Tuesday, Feb. 9—6:30 p.m.

Cub Scout Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 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 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

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 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Mt. Morris CHURCH Pastor Josh Ehrler 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-734-6354 Craig Arnold, Pastor Thursday, Feb. 4—3:30 p.m.

812-236-1213 Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

K-6 Friday, Feb. 5—8 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Bulletin Assembly & CHURCH Fellowship 1000 Ill. 64 West Saturday, Feb. 6—9 a.m.-12 Oregon p.m. Council Retreat at LOMC; Pastor Barbara Seward 5:30 p.m. Worship Service 815-732-7211 Sunday, Feb. 7—9:30 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship Service; Fellowship Email:saint.bride.church@ Time After Service; 10:45 a.m. gmail.com Sunday School for PreschoolServices Grade 6, Annual Meeting Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Monday, Feb. 8—2 p.m. Staff and 10 a.m.

Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Council Classes Meeting Children’s Sunday School & Tuesday, Feb. 9—3:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study Available Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades St. Bride’s follows traditional K-6 Anglican-Episcopal church Wednesday, Feb. 10—6:30 practices; is biblically based a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; and both family and individual 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring oriented. Visitors are always for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. welcomed.

Choristers, Chime Choir; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Service CHURCH Thursday, Feb. 11—3:30 West Grove Road at p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Columbine Rd. Grades K-6 Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Feb. 6—9:15 a.m.

WEST BRANCH Children’s Sunday School; CHURCH OF THE Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 BRETHREN a.m. Congregational Bible 4014 West Branch Road Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; Southeast of Forreston 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Pastor Richard Bright Communion, Souper Bowl; 815-734-4411 11:30 a.m. Soup Luncheon in Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Fellowship Hall 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 Father Joseph P. Naill

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 5903.

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Events & Entertainment

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First Fridays Feb. 5 at Pinecrest Grove New venue for musical event Pinecrest Grove Theatre, Mt. Morris, will be the new site for First Fridays musical performances, beginning Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The theatre is located six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Street, Mt. Morris.

Musicians can begin registering to perform at 6 p.m.

Jimmy Wolber and Ray Rose who have both expressed an interest in being a part of the very first show in the beautiful Pinecrest Grove Theatre.

Following First Fridays’ standard format each musician or musical group will have 15 minutes at centerstage.

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities.

Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.

The music often described as New Folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above.

Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied.

Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and just enjoy the music.

Jim Vancko, on bass and vocals, and Tracy Fleck, First Fridays is a part of playing mandolin, guitar, and on vocals, popularly northern Illinois’ Friday known as Second Breakfast, will perform some of night music scene along with their wild west songs, at First Fridays at Pinecrest Second Fridays in Lanark, Grove Theatre on Feb. 5. Photo supplied Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon senior Center, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove.

Food and beverage is available at the McKendrie Street Café, directly adjacent to the theatre.

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

Parking is available on the northside of Pinecrest Grove The state-of-the-art Theatre in the Pinecrest Grove and the building is completely Community Center in Mt. Morris will be the new home of the popular First Fridays open stage music show. handicap accessible.

Preschool screenings offered Ogle County Preschool screening for children ages 2 years, 6 months to 5 years of age (who are not enrolled in kindergarten) will be held throughout Ogle County as listed below.

This screening is a routine check of children’s general development in the areas of language, concepts, and motor skills.

A hearing and vision screening are also available. Each screening takes about one hour.

Appointments are necessary.

Parents are strongly encouraged to be on time for their scheduled time

slot or they may be asked to reschedule if more than 10 minutes late.

An infant and toddler screening questionnaire can be available for children from birth through 2 years, 6 months of age.

Questionnaires and return envelopes are available upon request by calling 815-234-2722.

Screenings will be held in the following school districts: • Meridian: Call Highland Elementary School at 815645-2300, Ext. 4.

Wednesday, Feb. 17: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 18: 9:15 a.m. to 3:15

p.m.; Friday, Feb. 19: 9:15 Monday, March 14: 10 to 11:30 a.m. a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at St. Screenings will be at the Mark’s Church, 201 N. Stillman Fire Department, Division, Polo.

200 S. Rural St., Stillman Valley.

• Forrestville Valley: A Spanish interpreter Call German Valley School will be available on Feb. 18 at 815-362-2279. upon request.

Friday, March 4: 8 a.m. to • Oregon: Call Oregon 2 p.m., Friday, March 18: 8 Elementary School at 815- a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forreston 732-5300.

Reformed Church, 301 S. Wednesday, March 9: Third Ave., Forreston.

9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 10: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m; Friday, March 11: 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Upcoming events at the United Methodist Church, Oregon Park District are 200 S. Fourth St., Oregon. listed below.

• Polo: Call Centennial School at 815-946-3811.

Daddy Daughter Dance The dance will be on Friday, Feb. 19 at Nash. All are invited to kick up their heels at this hoedown. The cost is $10 for adults and $15 for each girl.

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Build-A-Birdhouse Contest All residents are invited

popular and faith-based music and poetry, blending soul, hip hop, funk and fusion.

Irving was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Season Ten of “America’s Got Talent”, has performed at Radio City Music Hall, and is a lead singer with the popular Chicago band, “Pocket Radio”.

For more information contact Ana Salgado for event information, 815-8356432, ana.s.salgado@svcc. edu.

“Heaven Can Wait” continues in Byron Showtimes are Feb. 5, 6 & 7 The Byron Civic Theatre presentation of “Heaven Can Wait” will continue Friday, Feb. 5, Saturday, Feb. 6, and Sunday, Feb. 7.

Showtimes on Friday and Saturday evenings are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Showtimes on Friday and Saturday evenings are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

“Heaven Can Wait” is about a young prizefighter who finds himself on a plane with passengers who are to depart for the Hereafter.

The young man refuses to admit he is dead and insists on looking up the records, which reveal that he is not

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 district parks, facilities, programs, etc. and capture these moments on their cameras.

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In honor of Black History Month, Sharon Irving will perform Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in the SVCC Mathis Theatre. This performance is free and open to all.

Irving shares a rich musical and social justice history with her family. She is the daughter of Robert Irving, III, a famed jazz musician and former musical director for Miles Davis.

Her grandfather is the late Reverend Dr. Morris H. Tynes, noted civil rights leader.

Irving will share her

scheduled to arrive in Heaven for another 60 years.

To resolve the mix up, he is allowed to return, but is told he will have the body of a wealthy, pompous financier.

The comedy begins when the young man suddenly finds himself in the home of the financier, visible as himself to the audience but apparently as the financier to the financier’s wife, and the public – and there’s righting old wrongs, love, and a new body for the young man.

Tickets are on sale now.

The BCT box office is open Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. during productions.

For more information visit the BCT website at www.bctmagic.com or the Facebook page.

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An Instagram contest is also underway. Follow us @OregonParkDistrict and submit photos of how you enjoy the park district. Tag it #EnjoyOPD. Kids off the Couch Day School dismisses at noon on Thursday, Feb. 11. Join in for an extended day at the BHC ET room for interactive games along with a snack.

The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 4.

Recreate & Celebrate Day The Park District has a day planned to Laser Quest in Rockford on Friday, Feb. 12, which is a day when children are out of school.

The day provides a positive and safe environment.

Children can play laser tag games and have lunch with their friends.

The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 5.

Summit Snowshoeing This event can be enjoyed by those 10 years and up.

The group will hike at Castle Rock State Park on Saturday, Feb 13. Transportation and snowshoes will be provided.

Call the park district for registration information.

Registration deadline is Feb. 10.

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Learn about maple syrup John Barnhart from Oregon Park District will present Maple Syrup Season at the Garden Barn, near the Rock River Center on S. 10th St., Oregon. The syrup process is dependent on the weather temperature,

so the demonstration will be sometime between Feb. 15 and March 1.

All are invited to help or sit and watch the process.

Rock River Center staff will be notified at least one week prior to the actual date

of the maple syrup event.

Anyone interested in attending should register by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252. They will be called with the date and time as soon as it is available.

University of Illinois Extension Ogle County is holding its annual 4-H Day of Dabbling on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Church of God, Oregon. Registration is from 8:40 to 9 a.m.

The day is open to youth, ages 5 -15 years old, and will consist of 18 hands-on youth workshops.

Adults and older youth volunteers are teaching all the classes for 4-H Day of Dabbling.

Participants must

pre-register by Feb. 19.

Workshops are offered in each of three class periods: 9 to 9:50 a.m.; 10 to 10:50 a.m.; and 11 to 11:50 a.m.

A general registration fee of $9 per 4-Her or $15 per non-4-H’er will be collected at the door. Some classes require additional fees.

Classes address the following areas for 4-H Day of Dabbling: visual arts, woodworking, aerospace, scrapbooking, pillow making, science, and more.

Complete class descriptions and registration materials are available in the Ogle County Extension Office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-2191 or online at http://web.extension.uiuc. edu/bdo.

U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

4-H is an informal youth education program of University of Illinois Extension.

The Oregon Park District is offering scholarships for the Children’s Center to assist families in providing preschool education for their children.

Scholarship funding has been made available to the Oregon Park District for the Children’s Center by the A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation.

Partial scholarships, up to 95% of a child’s preschool tuition, may be awarded for eligible students who are enrolled in or attend Children’s Center, are at least 3 years of age, but less than 5 years of age by Sept. 1, and are a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed maximum income guidelines.

An exception can be made for students who will be 5 years of age by Sept.1,

following completion of an assessment and recommendation by Mrs. Kerwin.

Scholarship awards will be based on a sliding income scale, availability of funds, spaces available, and number of eligible participants.

Scholarships will be applied to the child’s account using a prorated monthly rate. Families are responsible for the remaining balance of their child’s fees.

No person shall receive any direct cash benefit from any scholarship award.

Applications are currently available at Nash Recreation Center front counter.

Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 23.

To receive priority, applications must be received by April 1.

Scholarship awards will be announced on April 7.

All applications must be fully completed, signed, and submitted on time and include the Application Form and copies of the most recent Federal Income Tax Return(s) for ALL wageearning adults in the home.

Families that do not file an IRS Form 1040 and receive only non-taxable income should submit documentation/verification of non-taxable income.

Eligibility Information: In calculating household income for the purpose of determining student eligibility, applicants must include all money received and property acquired during the previous calendar year and meet the following guidelines: All applicants must be residents of the Oregon Park District.

All applicant families

Register for Day of Dabbling

Tomato Tour The University of Illinois Ogle County Master Gardeners visited MightyVine in Rochelle where they learned about growing tomatoes using a hydroponic process.

The Ogle County Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers who are trained and educated to conduct horticulture educational programs throughout the county.

Preschool scholarships offered by Oregon Park District

must be living at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

First priority will be given to families living at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty level.

Scholarships up to 95 percent of a child’s preschool

tuition will be provided to eligible applicants at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty level.

Scholarships up to 85 percent will be provided to eligible applicants at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

Children need to attend at least 85 percent of their enrolled schedule per month.

are invited to join them and create a quilted potholder.

Quilts provide warmth, beauty, heritage, enjoyment and clues to the past.

Registration is requested to assure enough supplies are available. Materials will be supplied.

Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library or on Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m.

If an illness causes the student to miss more than 15 percent of scheduled classes a doctor’s note will be required.

Oregon Library News Take Your Child to the Library Day Brett Belleque, local Magical Entertainer, will perform on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m.

After the show he will also make balloons for all children attending.

In addition, any Oregon Public Library District cardholders who bring their children to the library may enter a drawing for prizes and receive a library coloring book.

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library.

The program was launched in 2011 in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.

TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child and promotes library services

and programs for children and families.

Library Book Clubs 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 Masha Hamilton.

The Afternoon Book Club meets at the library Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. to discuss We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver.

The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Wednesday, Feb.24, at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss The BFG

by Roald Dahl.

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.

Story Time for children 3-6 years old Story Time is back on Thursdays, January through May 19 at 10:30 am. Join the group for stories, crafts, and fun activities.

Bella and Lucia learned about Groundhog’s Day during Preschool Story Time at the Oregon Library. Photo supplied

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 us on Friday, Feb. 12, a no-schoolday, for the afternoon movie at the library. The feature

presentation will be Minions.

Seating starts at 12:45 p.m., with a 1 p.m. showtime.

Popcorn and water will be provided.

Introduction to Quilting Susan Murges and Carole Robeson, members of the Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, will introduce basic quilting skills on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m.

Participants ages 12 and up

18 to 24 CLUB (months that is) Note the new day and time.

18 to 24 Club will run through Monday, Feb. 29 at 9:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 18 – 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, the program will be 20 -25 minutes of books, games, music, and movement.

Registration is requested, but not required.

New Releases DVD of The Manners of Downton Abbey (Rated PG) Graphic Novels The Comic Book Story of Beer: From 7000 B.C. to Today by Jonathan Hennessey Lumberjanes: Friendship to the Max by Noelle Stevenson The Bozz Chronicles by David Michelinie The Worrier’s Guide to Life by Genna Correll Thor: Goddess of Thunder

by Jason Aaron Out on the Wire: Storytelling Secrets by Jessica Abel

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The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library. Its hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I will be voting for Wayne Reising in the March 15 primary election because I have known him to be a community-minded resident and he has been active in our community.

He knows what’s happening around here.

Wayne has lived in Ogle County for more than 40 years, he has owned his business in Oregon for more than 30 years.

He has provided jobs for our citizens.

For many years he has proven himself as he has worked on behalf of his customers to resolve their problems and he has met their needs.

Please join me and vote for Wayne Reising for Ogle County Board District 2.

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Public Voice 12.5 tons of Christmas trees were recycled Dear Editor, Thank you to all who were involved in this year’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program.

Approximately 500 trees (about 12.5 tons) were collected and chipped into mulch and diverted from local landfills.

Since the start of this

program in 1999, about 344 tons of trees have been recycled and made into a beneficial material.

Drop off sites were located in seven communities throughout the county.

On Jan. 9, high school Future Farmers of America clubs from Byron, Forreston, Oregon and Polo volunteered their time to pick up trees at the curb in nine towns.

The students and advisors delivered the trees to sites where they were later chipped into mulch.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department wishes to thank the following groups for their role in collecting and chipping the trees and making this program possible.

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Blues musician at RRC Rock River Center will sponsor a musical performance by Dennis Stukenberg on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

The program is titled “Warm Up With Some Winter Blues”.

Stukenberg will discuss the history of Blues music

in America. He will demonstrate the techniques of harmonica and slide guitar, and perform classic Blues songs of the 20th century.

Stukenberg has been appearing with his band ‘Blues Fever’ for more than 30 years.

He currently teaches harmonica and Blues slide guitar at Aireloom Music Studio, Mt. Morris.

Anyone planning to attend should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Lunch and bingo follow immediately after the program.

Health, wellness is Feb. 6 topic The First Saturday Coffee for February will be a Health and Wellness program at the Chana United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Blood pressure check, stroke awareness, first aid as well as other health information will be available.

The church is located at 606 S. Main St., Chana.All

are invited to attend.

The First Saturday Coffee for March will be a Meet the Candidates for the local election.

Teams earn academic awards The Oregon High School Athletic Department announced that five of its fall 2015 athletic teams qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award as announced recently by the Illinois High School Association.

The five teams from fall of 2015 are: girl’s cross

country, girl’s golf, boy’s golf, boy’s soccer, and girl’s volleyball.

The Illinois High School Association’s IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award is designed to reward teamwork, not only in competition, but in the classroom as well.

This award recognizes

those teams that maintain a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout their respective seasons.

“Oregon High School is proud of these student athletes, and their teachers, coaches, and families who support them,” said activities director Mike Lawton.

Junior High Honor Roll The second quarter honor roll was announced by David L. Rahn Junior High School, Mt. Morris.

Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Tanner Clayton, Josey Fox, Zachary Herring, Lauren Montavon, Cynthia Nyderek, Elijah Rufer, Joshua Sitze, Aidan Stuart, Elizabeth Villarreal, and Kaylee Wilkinson.

Eighth Grade Honor Roll Riley Birnbaum, Brayden Bradshaw, Jacob Davis, Ryker Finch, Lillian Garncarz, Charles Gatz, Holly Handschuh, David Mazula, Samantha Merrill, Lorena Nava-Moyotl, Nolan Thomas, Lauren Thompson, and Samantha Wilson.

Eighth Grade Honorable Mention Honor Roll Jessica Berry, Kenneth

Bower, Jacob Christensen, Megan Corbin, Zachary Crandall, Milene DuPre, Meghan Gracyalny, Brandon Hyde-Jones, Austin Klapp, Ashley McCormick, Haylee Mingus, Michael Myers, Alexis Point, Keshon Reed, Case Sellers, Taylor Wilson.

Seventh Grade High Honor Roll Olivia Ankney, Jason Ballard, Jadyn Bothe, Jed Bothe, Heather Braden, Grant Cermak, Lydia Cermak, Travis Ebens, Austin Ebert, Jenna Foss, Adam Glendenning, Jarren Heitter, Andrew Herbst, Sydney Hermes, McAuley Humphrey, Lyndi Kenney, Owen Ketter, Colton Manser, Ella Martin, Brody Massole, Jeremiah Ramos, Claudia Reckamp, Nathaniel Schone, Taylor Sheely, Christian Slaton, Riley Stroh, Adam Thorsen, Isabella Tranchina, and Leah Watters.

Twenty-six seventh and eighth graders took part in the speeling bee Jan. 14 at David L. Rahn Junior High. Photo supplied

DLR spelling bee was held Seventh grader Adam Glendenning was the champion speller Jan. 14 after After nine intense and exciting rounds at the David L. Rahn Junior High Spelling Bee. The DLR gym was the place to be when 26 junior high students took part in the annual spelling bee.

The entire DLR student body, staff, parents and spectators listened anxiously as assistant superintendent Adam Larsen worked his way through the spelling list.

At the end of the school day, 11 students remained in the competition, and the bee was continued to the next morning.

Adam confidently spelled “frequently” to earn a trip to the Regional Spelling Bee

at Dixon High School on Thursday, Feb. 25.

After eight rounds, only three contestants remained — Adam, Ashley McCormick, and Jed Bothe.

While Adam spelled “banquet” correctly, McCormick stumbled on “modular” and Bothe faltered on “entertain.”

These miscues allowed Adam to enter the final round by himself.

He only needed to spell one more word right to end the competition. He did, and the bee was over.

Those participating in the bee included seventh graders Jed Bothe, Heather Braden, Madisyn Byerley, Lydia Cermak, Lillian Gillingham, Adam Glendenning, Conner Harshman, Sydney Hermes,

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McAuley Humphrey, Brody Massolle, Claudia Reckamp, Adam Thorsen, and Leah Watters; and eighth graders Amber Bennett, Kenny Bower, Brayden Bradshaw, Jacob Christensen, Jacob Davis, Lillian Garncarz, Meghan Gracyalny, Logan Lazansky, Ashley McCormick, Cynthia Nyderek, Keshon Reed, Joshua Sitze, and Elizabeth Villarreal.

Seventh Grade Honor Roll Madyson Black, Samantha Bowers, Gavin Bradshaw, Madisyn Byerley, Madyson Clark, Lillian Gillingham, Elizabeth Hinshaw, Helena Holden, Ashlyn Kitzmiller, AlexaLin Moses, Isabella Olalde, Katlyn Ramirez, Erin Schmidt, Jacob Smith, Abigail Tomlinson, The Shed, located in Coordinator for Serenity some food to share.

McKenna Tremble, and downtown Oregon, has a Hospice and Home.

“We don’t want people to Alexis Wilhelm. solution to help fill in those “This is a day for fun. feel like they have to bring long Sunday afternoons.

We will be playing games something,” Warren said.

Starting Feb. 14, The Shed like cards or dominos. The “We will have enough for Seventh Grade will be open the second environment will be casual everyone but if they want to Honorable Mention Sunday of each month from and we will just have fun, share a fun game or some Honor Roll 1 to 4 p.m. visit, and eat food.” food that would be fine too.”

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Madison Hawkins, Owen The Leaf River Lions and Short Judging will be on Saturday, James, Kaylee Johnson, Cut Barber Shop will sponsor June 4 at 4 p.m., immediately Olivia Marks, Shykia Morris, a Beard Growing Contest for after the Car Show Awards take Tyler Mowry, Brenna Noon, the Leaf River Summer Daze place.

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Reading Matters Key strategies important for understanding

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist In recent years researchers have learned that there are several key strategies that good readers use to help them understand what they read.

Although good readers use multiple strategies at the same time it can be helpful for us to talk with our children and grandchildren about these key strategies separately as well.

Let’s begin in this column

with a look at some ideas about why it is important for readers to become strategic and consider one early reading strategy.

Then for each of the next several columns we’ll look at another strategy and ways we can explore it as we read to and with our children and grandchildren.

It is important that children learn early on that reading should make sense.

Sometimes when early readers are working so hard to decode, or figure out, the words they don’t understand that what they are reading should make sense.

It is the reader’s job to try to make sense of and understand whatever text is

being read.

We can tell young readers that we need to understand what the author is trying to tell us. That is the whole purpose of reading.

Then we can explain that in order to better understand what we are reading there are things we can do to help ourselves.

We call these strategies because they are like a plan for us – things to try when we read. Like football players have plans we can have plans and strategies when we read.

Books for early readers include illustrations that strongly support the text.

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Sometimes there are extra things going on in the illustrations.

All readers need to know that there are things they can do to help themselves as they try to make meaning of text.

It is definitely good to verbalize the strategies we use and why.

We can be purposeful about saying that using pictures and illustrations and photographs is one way we help ourselves understand what we read.

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We can preview a book by just looking at the pictures and discussing what we think might happen in the book.

In nonfiction we can use the photographs, charts, maps, and illustrations to discuss what information we might learn in the book.

During reading we should check the illustrations and notice how they support the meaning of the words.

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When we read the title and author we should also name the illustrator to help young readers understand each of those roles in the making of a book.

As we share picture books with our children and grandchildren we should spend time looking at and discussing the illustrations.

Using the artwork is a strategy that helps us understand the text. We can make predictions about what

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SECTION B

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Halftime lead not enough for Lady Hawks Tuesday

By Andy Colbert Acolbert@oglecounty news.com The first half of the Oregon-Dixon basketball game couldn’t have gone any better for the Lady Hawks.

Playing in front of a large home crowd on Senior Night, upset minded Oregon took a 21-17 lead into the break.

“We were working together and hitting shots,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said.

In the end, though, Dixon’s inside game neutralized the crowd, a lively pep band and their opponents’ energy level in a 46-30 win.

“Oregon had a good game plan and played hard, but our size wore them down,” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin said.

Leading that charge in the third quarter was Isabelle Shiaras, scoring nine of her 11 points after being in foul Oregon’s Anni Wilson drives between Dixon’s Bre Scheidegger and Tyler Smith trouble in the first half.

Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

“She’s a tough player and really physical,” Eckardt said.

“In the second half, Ellie (Provo) and I came out fired up and worked well together,” Shiaras said.

Nearly all of Dixon’s baskets in the second half came within five feet of the basket.

“Our posts worked really hard and the guards got them the ball,” Ravlin said.

One of those guards,

Regional Action

The Oregon Lady Hawks host a basketball regional Feb. 8-11.

Oregon as the 6-seed and will play 8-seed Prophetstown on Monday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.

The winner plays the number 1 -seed Byron on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.

The regional final is Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

5-foot-10 Bre Scheidegger gave the Duchessess a 2624 midway through the third quarter. She then scored seven of Dixon’s first nine points in the fourth quarter to effectively put the game away.

“In the second half, we did a better job of contesting outside shots and working the press,” Ravlin said.

In the first quarter, Anni Wilson had three steals for Oregon, but 3-point baskets by Courtney Rogers and Britney Pitzer and Scheidegger kept the Duchesses in control.

Oregon began to give Dixon fits in the second quarter. Trailing 13-8, a trio of Lady Hawks seniors came up with big plays for a 13-4 run.

Abby Newman, who drew a charge against Shiaras, got inside for two quick scores to Turn to B1

Hawks preparing for ‘Bago and Benton Shootout

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Fresh off a 57-44 win over Mendota on Jan. 29, the Oregon boys basketball team will be riding a 5-game winning streak into Winnebago this Thursday.

The ‘Bago game is part of an interesting week that take the Hawks 340 miles south on Saturday to compete in the Benton Shootout.

According to coach Quinn Virgil, the squad couldn’t be in better shape for this part of their schedule, in which they will also see Lutheran, Byron, and Dixon the following three games.

“I’m happy where we’re at. It’s been a fun season with a bunch of good kids,” Virgil said. “We haven’t played our best ball for four quarters yet. If we do, we’re capable of beating anyone.”

One of those anyones is Winnebago, ranked No. 1 in last week’s 2A poll. The Hawks gave the Indians all they could handle in a narrow loss on Jan. 7 at home.

What will Oregon need

to do to beat ‘Bago for the first time in three tries this season?

“We can’t have turnovers and will have to negate (Brandon) Suggs,” Virgil said.

Oregon was able to do that in controlling the first half the first half the last time the two teams met, playing what Virgil called the team’s best half of the year.

“Then ‘Bago hit some big threes and we shot poor at the free throw line,” Virgil said.

Free three shooting is one of Virgil’s biggest concerns.

“It’s scary. We’re about 20 percentage points lower than we should be this year,” he added. “To advance in the post season, you need to have some luck and hit free throws. You’d hate to have a season end because free throws cost you a game.”

One of Oregon strong suits has been defense. After Rock Falls put 73 points on Lutheran, the Hawks held them in the 40s in the very next game. Mendota also had difficulty scoring on Oregon.

Against the Trojans, it was

shooting specialist Carson Buck leading the way with 15 points on five 3-pointers.

“He’s been in a slump. His shots look good, but goes in and out,” Virgil said. “It nice to see the lid come off the rim. It was just a matter of time for him to open up.”

It will be a hostile environment for the Hawks at Benton, facing 2013 state champ Harrisburg. Before that game, traditional powers Teutopolis and Benton square off.

“It will be a fun environment and a chance for a kids to see how big of a deal basketball is on southern Illinois,” Virgil said. “Harrisburg’s record of 5-6 losses is deceiving.

Their best player, a point guard, was gone for some of the games and he’s back now.

They press hard, have good guard play and will have a much bigger fan base than us.”

Oregon (16-6) is tied with Lutheran (11-9) for third in the BNC with a 6-3 records, with Dixon and ‘Bago holding down the top two spots.

Oregon’s Arne Wendler makes a move on Rock Falls’ Cade Nailor during conference action on Jan. 26 in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Lady Hawks shine in regional tune-up at Dixon Lady Hawks finish in fifth

By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media With the girls bowling postseason right around the corner, the 39th Dixon Invitational on Jan. 30 served as a nice tune-up to see how

area bowlers could handle the changing lane conditions at Plum Hollow Lanes.

Dixon junior Katlyn Bay fared the best individually, while Oregon served notice it could be a dangerous team come playoff time. Bay finished fourth overall, while the Hawks placed fifth in a 24-team field.

Oregon had a total pinfall

of 5,726, behind Lockport Gold (5,936), United Township (5,834), Freeport (5,809) and Lockport Maroon (5,745).

The Lady Hawks had a balanced lineup of Ali Scheidecker (1,199), Caitlyn Kaltenbrun (1,184), Abi Scheidecker (1,148), Alex Duncan (1,128) and Victoria Barnhart (1,067).

Oregon’s Ali Scheidecker celebrates with her team at the Dixon Girls bowling invite at Plum Hollow Lanes on Jan. 30. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

Ali Scheidecker opened with games of 205, 248 and 194 for a 647 series, but struggled when the lanes dried out in the afternoon.

She came home with 201, 184 and 167 for a 552 series.

“It’s all about when the lanes dry out and the ball moves uncontrollably,” Scheidecker said. “It takes adding speed to your ball, moving left and just hitting your mark.”

Ali Scheidecker’s 248 tied for the seventh-best game of the day. Duncan was close behind with a 245 to open the afternoon session.

Oregon will be the host school when the regional returns to Plum Hollow this Saturday, and bowlers will likely face similar conditions. Making the proper adjustments will be the key to moving on to the Dixon Sectional, also at Plum Hollow, on Saturday, Feb. 13.

“We learned something, especially toward the end of the sixth game when the lanes were drier,” Oregon coach Eric Carlson said.

“Some moves worked, some didn’t, but for the most part, we learned quite a bit.”

Bay was solid throughout the day, but like most of the

competitors, had to endure a rough patch. She led the field with a 691 morning series, highlighted by an opening game of 264. In the afternoon, however, she rolled games of 178 and 147, before rebounding with a 229.

“Things were changing, and I wasn’t adjusting how I should be,” Bay said. “I was just sticking with what I was doing, and then I was getting angry, which wasn’t good.

I’m just glad that I came back at the end.”

Also for the Duchesses, Margaret Thomas rolled an 1,122 six-game series, highlighted by a 244 in her first game of the day.

Sterling finished 22nd as a team with a pinfall of 4,450.

Leading the Golden Warriors was Kyleigh Glazier with a 980 series.

Amboy had an individual competitor in Paige Setchell.

She had a 619 morning series, followed by a 513 in the afternoon for a 1,132 total.

The top bowlers of the day came from defending state champion Lockport.

Head coach Art Cwudzinski split up his team by placing five pieces of paper with a G and five with

an M in a hat, followed by a blind draw.

The five G’s formed the Gold team, while the five M’s were the Maroon squad.

The Gold fivesome took top honors, adding to championships previously won this season at Rock Island and Lockport.

The Porters also have four runner-up finishes in Saturday invitationals to their credit.

Cwudzinski will have the task of whittling down his lineup to a top five at the Sandburg Regional on Saturday in Orland Park, and some top-notch bowlers will be left on the sideline.

“They’re so good,” Cwudzinski said. “Are they good enough to win state?

Time will tell in the next 3 weeks. Our averages are so close. We’ve got two girls (Nikki Mendez and Bailey Delrose) over 200, and five more over 190. Maybe it will be my gut feeling on how they match up at the houses we’re going to, or maybe if somebody gets really hot, we’ll go that route.”

Leading the Porters at Dixon was individual champ Grace Karraker, a junior who had a total pinfall of Turn to B2

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Oregon wrestlers fall to Polo in close match

By Randy Holland In the final dual meet of the season at the Blackhawk Center on Jan. 28, the Oregon wrestlers lost the last three matches, two by pins, to spoil Senior Night with a 38-37 loss to Polo.

Oregon finishes the regular season with an 11-12 record and will compete in the IHSA Regional in Polo on Saturday Feb. 6 at 9 a.m.

Wrestling started at 106 pounds and a forfeit by Oregon. At 113, Spencer Coots met fifth ranked Noah Paul who worked the chicken wing, the stack, a butcher and another wing to take a 14-0 lead.

Coots fought off four tries at a tilt, but finally went over

in the hold for two points to complete a 16-0 technical fall loss at the first period buzzer.

Oregon forfeited 120 to Ben Sketo and Chase Clark took a forfeit at 126 for the Hawks. At 132, Skylar Carlson took Braxton Stamm down in a half nelson at 1:04 to make the team score 17-12 in favor of the Marcos.

Oregon took the lead 2417 with forfeits to Konner Wilson and Jake Mennen at 138 and 145.

Nathan Clark took on twelfth ranked Jesse Ditzler at 152 and scored a bow and arrow takedown to take a 2-1 first period lead. In the second, Ditzler started on top and hooked up a double

chicken wing at 2:25 to get Polo within a point. Connor Hopkins took a forfeit for Oregon at 160.

At 170 Sawyer Foss matched up with Matt Akins and scored first on an escape in the second, but was tied when he picked up a locked hands point as he reversed to the back in a half nelson, going on to win 9-5.

John Ghibellini went up to 182 to face Andy Rucker and drove Rucker to his back on the first takedown for four points and reversed in a half nelson for five more, saved by the buzzer.

Two more takedowns gave Ghibellini a 14-3 major decision. That ended the scoring for the Hawks.

At 195, Tyler Burke met

fifth ranked Ethan Cain who took him down in a cradle in 10 seconds.

At 220, Cole Burke met Juan Dominguez and both wrestlers scored an escape to go to overtime tied at one.

In OT, Burke had a good shot, but Dominguez countered right at the buzzer to take the 3-0 win and make the team score 3732 Oregon with one match to go.

In the heavyweight match, Anthony Marchetti bumped up to meet Cody Moser.

Marchetti escaped on a spin move to start the second for the first score in the match, but Moser locked up his arms and took Marchetti to his back in a throw at 3:37 to get the one point win for Polo.

In the only JV match, Jeff Gracyalny was thrown in a headlock and pinned in 51 seconds.

Second half was a challenge From A1 start the quarter. Bella Holley then gave Oregon a 14-13 lead with a perfectly executed steal in the backcourt and drove in for an off-balance lay up.

“That was a nice play she made,” Eckardt said.

Ali Henson then took her turn with back-to-back threes and Ravlin had to wonder what was going on.

“Credit to them. They’re well-coached and are a good

ball club,” Ravlin said.

Other than Mendota, Oregon (6-20, 2-11) has yet to nab a BNC win and Eckardt had her heart set on win, especially with such a large group of likable seniors.

“When we played down at Dixon, it was horrible for us,” Eckardt said. “Everyone’s effort was there tonight.

The first half was about as perfect as we could play and it helped having their big girls out of the game.”

Sophomore Bailey Montavon, Oregon tallest player by 3 inches, at 5-11, got her team within 33-30 early in the fourth quarter on a pair of baskets.

That would be the last time Oregon would score, as the Duchesses went into an effective weave stall with five minutes left in the game and 40-30 lead.

Oregon closes out its regular season on Friday at 16-8 Stillman Valley.

Lady Hawks roll by Mendota, Geneseo at Elks Lodge Jan. 19

Oregon bowlers fifth at Dixon Invite Turn to B 1,348, 70 pins ahead of her nearest competitor, Freeport’s Brigitte Jacobs.

Karraker’s previous best sixgame total was 1,307, at the

Rock Island Invitational.

Karraker shared the top individual game of the day, a 269, with Belvidere’s Hailey Carter.

“I never got down on

Oregon’s Skylar Carlson secures the head of Polo’s Braxton Stamm during their 132 pound match Jan. 28.

Carlson won by pin in 1:05. Photo by Chris Johnson

myself, and made sure that I stayed positive the whole time,” Karraker said. “I also kept my teammates up, so they didn’t get down and could shoot good as well.”

The Oregon girls bowling team raised its season record to 12-0 / 5-0 Big Northern with a 3,157-2,761 win over Mendota Jan. 19 at the Mendota Elks Lodge, Mendota.

The Lady Hawks were led by Alyson Scheidecker with a 646 series (190, 212, 244), followed by Victoria Barnhart with a 604 series (213, 202,189).

Oregon swept all seven standings points and will compete against Dixon on Feb 2 in Mt. Morris for the

BNC title.

The girls raised their season record to 13-0 on Jan. 21 with a non-conference 3,081-2,651 win over Geneseo in a contest held at Plum Hollow Family Center, Dixon.

The Lady Hawks were led by Alexandra Duncan with a 578 series (219, 204, 155) followed closely by Alyson Scheidecker with a 575 series (215, 199, 161) Caitlyn Kaltenbrun with a 553 series (203, 180, 170), Abigail Scheidecker with

a 499 series, and Victoria Barnhart with a 499 series.

On Jan. 12, Oregon defeated Byron in a dual conference contest at Town & Country Lanes, Mt. Morris.

The Lady Hawks were led

by Ali Scheidecker with a 631 series (171, 234, 226).

She was followed by Alexandra Duncan with a 581 series (214, 201,166), Victoria Barnhart 559 series (160, 197, 202), and Abi Scheidecker 553 series (167, 212, 174).

Hawks wrestlers fall to Byron in forfeit-filled matchup

By Randy Holland The Hawk wrestlers limped into the last week of the regular season with a variety of problems and several wrestlers out of the lineup and got blasted by the second ranked Byron Tigers in a forfeit-filled matchup on Jan. 27 in Byron.

Oregon won just one match.

Wrestling started at 160

pounds. Connor Hopkins trailed 5-0 when he stepped away with a minute left in the match and hit a high crotch takedown, but he was unable to score again in a 5-3 loss.

John Ghibellini took on twelfth ranked Brandon Elsbury in the 170 pound match.

Both had an escape and they went to overtime where Ghibellini had a strong shot but got countered to

his back for three points with six seconds left to lose a tough one 6-1.

Sawyer Foss got roughed up by third ranked Jacob Elsbury in the 182 pound match, down 7-1 when he was turned with a chicken wing and pinned at 1:56.

In Oregon’s only win, Tyler Burke was tied at zero in the second when he found a power half and worked it into a half nelson at 2:42.

Cole Burke wrestled up at 220 against McCoy Ziel, losing an escape and a low single takedown in the third period to drop a 3-0 decision.

Anthony Marchetti bumped up to 285 to take on Kord Oltmanns, losing two hip toss takedowns, the second time getting pinned at 3:35.

Oregon forfeited 106. At 113, Spencer Coots lost ] a chicken wing for a fall at

1:02.

The Hawks forfeited the next four matches, bring up Konner Wilson at 145 pounds. He got thrown in a hip toss and pinned at 1:08.

The meet ended at 152 with Nathan Clark getting taken down and pinned in a pancake in 43 seconds by honorable mention Justin Martinez..

In junior varsity action, Foss was tied at two when

he was reversed to his back at 3:42. Jake Mennen trailed 4-0 when he was turned with a chicken wing at 3:16.

In a second match, Mennen was winged back into a half nelson at 1:38.

Michael Heller had two sets of backpoints in an action packed 19-9 win.

Jeff Gracyalny had a cradle for two points and a power half for three points in the second period of a 12-2 win.

Sports Column Winter sports postseason is heating up

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With wrestling regionals on Saturday and girls basketball regionals next week, winter sports are heating up.

If you don’t want to go all the way to Champaign to watch the IHSA state finals, the Polo 1A wrestling regional will have plenty of high-level competition.

Three of the top four teams in the state will be present, along with eight individuals ranked either No. 1 or 2.

Dakota is the favorite, but Byron hopes to make a run at the 3-time defending state champs.

Le-Win and Stillman Valley will also have a few quality individuals.

For wrestlers from Oregon

and Polo, it will be more difficult advancing to the sectional than it would be from any other 1A regional in the state.

There have been 12 state titles and eight runner-up finishes by schools that feed into the Polo regional.

Want to guess who has the most titles?

If you said Dakota, you’re wrong. It’s kind of a trick question, in that West Carroll includes the former Savanna school district, winner of six titles in the late 70s and early 80s under legendary coach Charlie Anderson.

Girls basketball Even as a No. 4 seed in the girls basketball 1A subsectional, Forreston is still in perfect position to advance out of the regional. There isn’t anything special about the three teams (Durand, Pec, Aquin) seeded ahead of them.

Forreston has demonstrated an ability to play pressure defense and if

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The Lady Cardinals are athletic enough to pull this off.

The big question, as it has been leading up into this season is whether the girls can score.

Only putting up one point in the first quarter, like they did against Milledgeville, will not get it done.

As an added bonus for Forreston, their sectional is considerably easier than the Serena sectional complex, in which AFC finds itself in, along with other heavy hitters Annawan and undefeated Indian Creek.

In 2A, look for Byron to dominate the Oregon regional and also be oddson favorite in a relatively weak sectional field. The Lady Tigers might be breathing a sigh of relief that former nemeses Oregon and Prophetstown are in a down cycle.

Having Rockford Lutheran

in 3A also helps.

Boys basketball It’s not too early to look at the outlook for the boys postseason. Oregon is in a very intriguing situation, with a darkhorse chance to advance downstate.

They are almost certain of facing Sterling Newman in the regional final, with the winner squaring off against maybe Rockridge and then Winnebago in the sectional.

Oregon has more talent than Newman, but will need the mental component to kick to win.

If they would get to the sectional, the Hawks have already shown they can play with ‘Bago.

However, don’t count Byron out of the picture.

They have had some tough losses and their record is deceiving. Maybe they can take ‘Bago to the brink at the regional, like they did at the Forreston tourney.

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In the 1A sub-sectional, defending state champ Brimfield will likely be a No. 1 seed and host one regional, while Forreston hosts the other.

Besides steering clear of Brimfield, Polo certainly would prefer to play eight miles away at Forreston instead of 98 miles away at Brimfield.

This is where subsectional seedings take on a more significant meaning.

The No. 2 and 3 seeds will be sent to Forreston and the No. 4 to Brimfield.

After that, teams are sent geographically to either locale.

The only way Polo would end up in Brimfield is to be a No. 4 seed. Actually, being No. 5 or 6 would be more advantageous because it would geographically send Polo to Forreston.

Between AFC, Annawan,

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The purpose of subsectionals is spread out the competitive base more equally.

It can also be more complicated, but at least the IHSA is trying to do something to avoid stacked regionals.

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Eastland hires principal Angela Mahoney lives in Oregon From the Prairie Advocate

By Lynette Forth An Oregon woman was recently named elementary principal in the Eastland School District.

The Eastland School Board hired Angela Mahoney for the 2016-17 school to succeed retiring principal Darcie Feltmeyer, who was recently named the Illinois Principals Association Northwest Division Elementary Principal of the Year.

Mahoney, whose husband Tom Mahoney is the superintendent of the Oregon School District, has worked in the Rochelle Elementary District for the past 11 years, where she’s taught kindergarten, fourth, and sixth grades.

While there, she implemented character education, the school-wide student leadership team The Leader in Me, and a transition program for incoming sixth-graders.

Twenty-six applications were screened, and six candidates were interviewed for the principal’s position.

Mahoney was the consensus recommendation of the committee composed of three teachers, a parent, a board member, and three administrators.

“Angela quickly emerged as having the skills, qualities and experiences that everyone agreed were important as we move ahead,” Eastland Superintendent Mark Hansen said.

Hansen said that the district is working with Mahoney on a transition plan to introduce her to her new position, the school, and the community.

Heathy Activity Oregon Elementary student Isabelle Berg waits to jump over the rope during the school’s annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser last week. The event was held in the Oregon High School gym. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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

Jan. 26 Brandon Wiggins, 24, Polo, was arrested at 9:08 p.m. for violation of the drug paraphernalia act and unlawful possession of cannabis, more that 2.5 grams but less than 10 grams.

He was arrested following a traffic stop in the 13,000 block of W. Judson Road.

He was also issued citations for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration sticker, improper lane usage, and failure to signal when required.

Santiago Aguilar-Rojas, 38, Freeport, was arrested at 8:15 for not having a valid Illinois driver’s license and driving while license revoked following a traffic stop at Ill. 26 and Florence Road for speeding.

Santiago Aguilar-Rojas was transported to the Ogle County jail and will appear in court at a later date.

Jan. 27 In continuing the investigation into the residential burglary which occurred in rural Rochelle on Jan. 18, Ogle County Detectives arrested Jorge A. Delgado, 32, Rochelle, on for residential burglary,

a Class 1 felony, and obstructing justice, a Class 4 felony. Delgado was also arrested on three outstanding Ogle County warrants and transported to the Ogle County Jail. He was being held without bond pending a court appearance on Jan. 28. Additional charges on Delgado are pending.

Cassandra Silva, 19, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Silva did not post bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 28.

Tristian Worley, 29, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Worley posted $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26.

Crystal Jackson, 28, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Jackson’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Timothy Moore Jr., 28, Elburn, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 12000 block of W. Coffman Road.

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

Jan. 28 At 6:52 p.m., the sheriff ’s office received a complaint of a reckless driver westbound on Ill. 38 from Mulford Road. The vehicle was located and stopped. The driver, Nate A Melvin, 38, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, open alcohol, no seat belt in use, and littering. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

David Watson, 57, Dixon was arrested on an outstanding warrant for motion to increase or alter conditions of bail. Watson’s bond was set at $8,000 pending a court appearance.

Joel Swank, 38, Rockford, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Swank posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 19.

Jan. 29 Frankie S. Virto, 34, DeKalb, was arrested for on a petition to revoke. Virto posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 19.

Laticia Stinnett, 26, Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal trespass to a residence. Stinnett was held

in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Felicia Ramirez, 39, Sterling, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of N. Freeport Road. Ramirez was also issued citations for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. Ramirez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

At 2:34 p.m., deputies responded to a rural Rochelle address in response to a physical domestic dispute. After an initial investigation, Joseph Powell, 28, Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery and taken to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 30 Roger L. Henson, 67, Byron, was arrested for violation of an order of protection after an investigation in to an incident that occurred at an address in the country outside of Byron.

Aaron L. Metcalf, 34, Amboy, was arrested at 10 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on a 2004 black Ford pickup truck at Ill. 251 and Conrad Road for a minor traffic vioaltion. Metcalf

was also issued citations for no insurance, unlawful transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic control device. Metcalf was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by Illinois State Police.

Jan. 31 William D. Valancius, 44, Lombard, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies investigated a vehicle parked partially on the roadway in the 3000 block of E. Ill. 64 Valancius was taken to the Ogle County Jail for booking and bonding procedures.

At about 7:10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 4000 block of E. Ridgeview Lane in Byron in reference to a report of a domestic problem. Upon completing an investigation into the incident, Michael D. Cretsinger, 47, Byron, for domestic battery. Cretsinger was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge.

At approximately 7:57 p.m., deputies responded to a one vehicle accident, in the 6000 block of S. Ridge Road.

Dixon Rural Fire and EMS were already on scene

attending to the female driver. Deputies learned that Diana Staggs, 47, Mt. Morris, was traveling southbound on Ridge Road in her green Buick passenger car.

She appeared to have lost control of her vehicle on black ice while on a curve.

Her vehicle then left the west side of the roadway and rolled at least once before coming to rest. Shea was transported to KSB Hospital

by Dixon Rural EMS. The accident remains under investigation.

Feb. 1 Leslie McGuire, 47, Adeline, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle after a traffic stop in the 4000 block of West Ill. 72.

McGuire was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Jonathon Early, 22, Davis Junction, was arrested on a warrant for motion to increase bond. Early did not post $50,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court Feb. 2.

Nolan Long, 25, Wisconsin, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Long posted $484 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

Oregon Police Activity

Jan. 19 At 9 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. Second Street involving a 2002 Ford driven

by Patrick M. Keaty, 43, Oregon, and a 2014 Ford driven by Lynn Shank, 60, Oregon. No citations were issued.

At 9:50 a.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Pines Road

citations at 6:39 p.m. for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

Jan. 22 Alexander L. Pierce, 20, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:55 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Ford Streets.

Patrick E. Vanderjack, 27, Rockford, was issued a citation at 9:17 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 400 block of N. Fourth Street.

Will L. Rice, 17, Oregon, was issued citations at 9:29 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Jan. 25 At 12:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 600 block of Jefferson Street involving a 2014 Nissan driven by Robert A. Onken, 48, Polo, and a 1994 GMC driven by Katrina Linboom, 35, Polo.

No citations were issued.

Jan. 23 Mark R. Moore, 55, Rockford, was issued

Jan. 27 At 10:40 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle

traffic crash in the 300 block of Jefferson Street involving a 2013 Chrysler driven by Kara K. Bauer, 33, Oregon, and a 2005 Chevy driven

by Samara A. Goff, 38, Rockford. Goff was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Megan E. McDermott, 23, Dixon, was issued citations at 2:48 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device.

This violations occurred at the intersection of Ill. 2 and Pines Road.

Jan. 28 Evan F.H. Watz, 19, Baileyville, was issued a citation at 10:42 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street.

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Byron sophomore wins essay competition Kathleen Rock, a sophomore at Byron High School, was awarded first place prize at the District 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) & Auxiliary “Voice of Democracy” (VOD) audioessay competition.

The awards banquet was held Jan. 16 at the VFW Post 1461 in Belvidere, and welcomed 13 students from the VFW’s 6th district, which includes Galena, Rockford and Ogle County.

Every fall, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded

through the VFW’s VOD competition.

The VFW established the program in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves with regards to democratic ideas and principles.

The theme for the 20152016 year is, “My Vision for America.”

The students were asked to consider that question, write an essay, and produce a audio recording that runs no shorter than three (3) minutes and no longer than five minutes.

Each VFW Post judges the submissions and forwards the winners on to the District.

Rock submitted her essay to the Oregon VFW Post 8739 Commander Richard Day and represented that post at the banquet.

The program included a supper, cooked and served by the Women’s Auxiliary group, who also patriotically decorated the banquet hall.

Time was allowed for the students to talk with each other and the veterans.

For example, State of Illinois Commander Phil Maughan was on hand to chat with each of the student essayists and give them a small paratrooper keepsake pin, explaining that he served with the 82nd Airborne

Disivion in Vietnam.

“It was such an amazing night, especially talking with the veterans and getting to meet everyone else involved in the VOD,” Rock said.

“One of the themes of my essay is a vision of America where young people are passionate and engaged in their communities — and that was certainly on display here tonight.”

Rock’s win means she will move on in February to the state-wide competition, which will be held in Springfield.

The winner from each state competition earns a trip to Washington DC.

Commander Richard Day, Oregon VFW Post 8739, congratulates Kathleen Rock on her winning Voice of Democracy audio-essay entry. She will compete with 16 other district winners for the State of Illinois award this February in Springfield. Photo supplied

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

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

Jan. 28 BNSF Railway Co., quit claim deed to Eagle Point Township Road District, property on Brick Church Rd., no address given, Polo, Eagle Point Township, $10.

Bodi Allen and Ashley T. Allen, warranty deed to Estella Allen, 202 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston, Forreston

Township,$40,500.

Kenneth H. Conkey and Kimberly S. Conkey warranty deed to Bodi Allen and Ashley T. Allen, 506 South Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $64,000.

Richard Russo and Julieann Russo, warranty deed to Richard Russo, trustee, Julieann Russo, trustee, and AJR TR, 7146 S. Rock Nation Rd., Dixon, Taylor Township.

Noemi Burns, warranty deed to Richard L. Cary, Jr., and Beth Carey, 938 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $138,000.

Illinois Housing Development Authority, quit claim deed to Thomas J. Hartnett, III, 1203 Lincoln

Ave., Rochelle, Township, $60,000.

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Jan. 25 Matthew J. Merrill, warranty deed to Salvador Sanchez, 630 Cranbrook Lane., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $108,000.

Byron Bank, warranty deed to Byron Reserve, LLC, 1112 Frosty Morning Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $148,860.

Jan. 26 Matthew J. Sawyer, warranty deed to Julie Hendricks, property on South Wilson Mill Rd., no address given, Milledgeville, Eagle Point Township, $180,000.

Mark T. Mammen and

Matthew D. Mammen, warranty deed to Matthew J. Merrill, 414 E. Third St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township; 210 W. Main St., and 202 Barbara St., both in Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Matthew J. Merrill, warranty deed to DLMJ Investment, LLC, 414 E. Third St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township; 210 W. Main St., and 202 Barbara St., both in Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Jan. 27 Andrew G. Schabacker, quit claim deed to Andrew G. Schabacker, Teresa L. Garner-Schabacker, and Teresa L. Garner Schabacker,

526 N. Third St. Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Dennis King, quit claim deed to Jason A. King, 2702 E. Mill Rd., Byron, Byron Township.

John Brandenburg, quit claim deed to Michael Jones and Bonnie Jones, property in Byron, no address given, Byron Township.

Jan. 28 Dana Palmgren and Thomas Palmgren, quit claim deed to T. Palmgren Building, LLC, property on Ill. 2, no address given, Byron, Byron Township.

Gary Desmet, quit claim deed to Ramona L. Phillips, 301 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris

Township.

Richard R. Quest and Frances J. Quest, warranty deed to Richard R. Quest, trustee, and Bette J. Whaley, declaration of trust, property on Twombly Road, no address given, Rochelle, Dement Township, $600,000.

Richard R. Quest, trustee, and Betty J. Whaley declaration of trust, warranty deed to Richard R. Quest and Frances J. Quest, property on Twombly Road, no address given, Rochelle, Dement Township, $600,000.

Matthew D. Miatke and Charity A. Miatke, warranty deed to Federal National Mortgage Assn., 304 N. Third St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township.

Byron, unlicensed driver, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, both dismissed per state motion; failure to reduce speed, $175, Jan. 29, 2016 (Jan. 1, 2016).

Ronald C. Korosa, 44, Byron, unlicensed driver, Jan. 25, 2016 (Jan. 5, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Tracy A. Jones, 43, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 27, 2016 (Jan. 8, 2016), $160.

Thomas E. Hanke, 51, Mt. Morris, expired registration, Jan. 29, 2016 (Jan. 18, 2016), dismissed per state motion.

Jennifer G. Miranda, 18, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 26, 2016 (Jan. 9, 2016), $175.

Will L. Rice, 17, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, Jan. 28, 2016 (Jan. 22, 2016), both dismissed per state motion.

fee; $200 domestic violence fine; $10 domestic battery fine; $25 to HOPE; $100 to the VCVA Fund.

counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Wade Winekauf, 56, Dixon, unlawful restraint/ domestic battery (two counts), pre-trial conference March 14.

Mitchell Wolf, 29, Rock Falls, burglary (two counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Ryan Rosenbalm, 25, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status March 2.

Saul Lara, 19, Davis Junction, aggravated robbery (two counts), status Jan. 29.

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.

Jeremy S. Cook, 37, Monroe Center, improper

traffic lane usage, dismissed per state motion; driving under the influence of alcohol, $1,703, Jan. 27, 2016 (Aug. 12, 2015); driving on revoked license, Jan. 27, 2016 (Aug. 11, 2015), costs only, $150.

Jonathan P. Acres, 29, Davis Junction, failure to secure new registration, Jan. 29, 2016 (Oct. 31, 2015), $120.

Amanda L. Porter,

21, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 25, 2016 (Dec. 3, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Daniel B. Wood, 45, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 26, 2016 (Dec. 23, 2015), $175.

William J. Untz, 57, Oregon, pedestrian under the influence of drugs/alcohol, Jan. 29, 2016 (Dec. 25, 2015), $120.

Kayla M. Rayburn, 16, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 25, 2016 (Dec. 21, 2015), $160.

Noah M. Cross, 17, Byron, disregarding stop sign, Jan. 25, 2016 (Dec. 18, 2015), $160.

Zachary T. Wilson, 22, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 25, 2016 (Dec. 24, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Daniel J. Edwards, 17,

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

Jan. 25 Jessie Thornton, 25, Chana, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must pay a $750 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

One count of possession of a hypodermic needle was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Brian Rigotti, 26, Machesney Park, pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful restraint.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to six days imprisonment and 18 months probation.

He must submit to random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or

substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must have no contact with victim, and must register as a violent offender against youth for 10 years.

He was ordered to pay a $450 probation fee, and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

Gary May, 46, Kentucky, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status Feb. 19.

Chris Stanberry, 40, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery/domestic battery, jury status call March 28.

Samuel Thompson, 21, Amboy, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer, jury status call Feb. 22.

Martin Zuniga, 38, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, jury status call Feb. 22.

Isaac Howard, 33, Sterling, criminal sexual assault, 402 Conference set for Jan. 29.

Jamie Mancillas, 40, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Feb. 10.

Charles Gerber, 28, Batavia, theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Omar Villalobos, 48, Rochelle, operation a commercial motor vehicle with any measured breath alcohol concentration, pretrial conference March 14.

Holly Gaul, 37, Sterling, driving while license revoked, status Feb. 19.

Jason Edwards, 43, Stillman Valley, driving

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Keegan Akers, 20, Rochelle, theft, jury status call March 14.

Bart Larsen, 45, Amboy, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, bond forfeiture March 23.

TImothy Vaughn. 32, Rochelle, theft, bond forfeiture March 23.

Marcella Collier, 43, Rochelle, forgery, jury status call Feb. 22.

Steven Smith, Jr., 41, Mt. Morris, driving while license suspended, bond forfeiture March 23.

Barbara Walker, 40, Mt. Morris, theft, jury status call, Feb. 22.

Skyler Larue, 20, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Feb. 22.

Cody Ward, 27, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle/obstructing justice, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Bruce Stahlheber, 56, Rochelle, theft, plea Jan. 29.

Christina Kelchner, 36, Oregon, forgery, plea Feb. 22.

Scott MacTaggart, 55, Rochelle, driving while license suspended, jury status call Feb. 22.

Madeline Martin, 21, Rochelle, burglary/ aggravated identity theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Shaquella Jones, 24, Pontiac, burglary, plea March 11.

Christopher Eccles, 31, Ogle County Jail, conspiracy, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, jury status call Feb. 22.

Novi Nemeth, 34, Lockport, burglary/retail theft, bond forfeiture March 23.

Randi Suter, 27, Oregon, one pending case with two counts of burglary; one pending case with three counts of burglary/ aggravated identity theft (two counts), jury status call Feb. 22.

Roberto Hernandez, 34, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts), status Feb. 19.

Jan. 27 Dontae Cathina, 32, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to domestic battery.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to two days imprisonment and 18 months probation.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment as directed.

He must have no contact with victim, and must pay a $100 Fine, $450 probation

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Gabriel Jimenez, 28, Rockford, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Charges of possession of a stolen firearm, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and possession of cannabis were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Brian Ray, 49, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons/resisting a police officer/obstructing service of process, pre-trial conference March 14.

Timothy Baker, 44, Dixon, theft, status March 30.

Zachary Farve, 26, Rochelle, retail theft/ residential burglary/ possession of stolen property (two counts)/theft (two counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Abdullah Coleman, 37, Alabama, obstructing justice, bond forfeiture March 23.

Kristina Cox, 36, Polo, financial exploitation (three counts)/theft (3 counts), pretrial conference March 14.

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Christopher Fenelon, 43, Leaf River, driving while license suspended, status Feb. 26.

Matthew Plumley, 32, Rochelle, child pornography (three counts), status Feb. 11.

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Quit smoking classes begin Feb. 6 in Rochelle The Ogle County Health Department is sponsoring smoking cessation classes beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Rochelle Community Hospital from 6 to 7 p.m.

“As a public health official, I know all too well the terrible toll of smoking.

“Ogle County Health Department is committed

to helping Ogle County residents know the reality of smoking-related disease and death – and to prevent these realities from happening to them,” said Joanie Padilla, Director of Health Education for the Ogle County Health Department.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) marks its fifth year of ads featuring real people who are living with the effects of smokingrelated diseases.

The newest ads in the Tips from Former Smokers campaign tell the story of how real people’s lives were changed forever due to their smoking.

In Illinois, 18,300 residents die every year from smoking-related diseases.

Ads will run for 20 weeks on television, radio, billboards, online, and in magazines and newspapers.

“All the Tips ad participants are heroes,” said Corinne Graffunder, DrPH, MPH, and Director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health.

“By courageously sharing their painful personal stories, they’re inspiring millions of Americans to make the life-saving decision to quit smoking.”

More 30 people have lent their voices and stories to the Tips campaign since 2012.

Each real story represents thousands and thousands of Americans suffering from similar illnesses caused by smoking.

Obituaries David E. Reinke David E. Reinke, 72, Rochelle, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Rochelle on Oct. 30, 1943, the son of John L. and Goldie (Eppler) Reinke.

Dave was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, a member of Pheasants Unlimited, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and the Kishwaukee RC Flyers.

He was a lifetime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point, and served on the church council, sang in the choir, and was the sausage fryer for the annual pancake suppers. He also was the general handyman at the church performing carpentry, plumbing and electrical duties whenever needed.

Brian D. Tremble Brian D. Tremble, 53, Oregon, died on Sunday, Jan.31, 2016 at Loyola Medical Center.

He was born on April 30, 1962 in Rockford, the son of William E. and Lois (Rowe) Tremble.

Brian was a 1980 graduate of Oregon High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Being with all his Oregon area friends is what Brian enjoyed most.

Survivors include his mother, Lois; sister, Marla (Al McClelland) Tremble, Dixon; brothers, Greg (Cherri) Tremble and Jeff (Joyce) Tremble, both of Oregon; and numerous

Dave’s hobbies included fishing, flying, trains, photography, woodworking, winemaking, and hosting many fish fries.

He is survived by his wife, Louise; mother, Goldie Reinke , Rochelle; stepchildren, Brian (Christina) Jordan, Debbie (Bruce) Daub, Diana (Dan) Marks, Jim (Jody) Arwood, and Joe Arwood; sisters, Lois Olson, Prosser, Washington, and Ruth (Vic) Wiley, Bloomington; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Reinke.

Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Paynes Point, with Pastor Andrew Kayes officiating.

Burial was at the church nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors that attended and helped Brian at KSB Clinic and Hospital, especially Dr. Gregory Reckamp, and also the staff at Loyola Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7

Ads also highlight the benefits of quitting for loved ones, and the importance of quitting cigarettes completely, not just cutting down.

They encourage smokers to call 1-866-QUIT YES, a toll-free number to access free quitting support across the country, or visit www. cdc.gov/tips.

“These ads are effective in bringing to life the devastating effects of smoking, helping people quit and never start,” Padilla said.

The Tips campaign serves as an important counter to the more than $8.3 billion spent annually by the tobacco industry to make cigarettes more attractive and more affordable — particularly to youth and young adults.

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Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences. p.m., preceded by visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon.

Private interment in Riverview Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to KSB Hospital or Loyola Medical Center.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Career workshop is February 5 Sauk Valley Community College’s PASS initiative, and the Regional Office Education 47, will host the 2016 College and Career Readiness Summit on Friday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Room 1K4, on the college campus.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

The summit will bring educators, administrators, and business leaders together to investigate what makes a student college and career-

ready.

For more information contact Janis Jones, janis.a.jones@svcc.edu, 815-835-6410.

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Submission should be Sauk-inspired with emphasis on the spirit of the college and its colors, red and black.

All entries must be professional and respectful in nature.

Still mediums accepted include: Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.

Deadline for submission is March 21, 4 p.m., in Room 3L08 on the SVCC campus.

For more information call Shelley Barkley, 815835-6320. Visit svcc.edu/ artcontest for complete rules and prize information.

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It kills about 480,000 Americans each year. For every person who dies from a smoking-related disease, about 30 more people suffer at least one serious illness from smoking.

Nearly 70 percent of smokers say they want to quit.

This campaign will provide them with information and resources to do so.

For more information on the campaign, including profiles of the former smokers, links to the ads, and free quit help, visit www. cdc.gov/tips.

For more information on Cessation Classes or to register contact Padilla at 815-7327330 ext. 279, or by email at jpadilla@oglecounty.org.

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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

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HERMAN A. MYERS, Deceased NO. 2016 P 9 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of a Herman A. Myers. Letters of office were issued on January 27, 2016 to David Bell, 1704 Davidson Tower Road, Yemassee, SC 29945, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 4th day of February 2016.

DAVID BELL Independent Executor For the Estate of HERMAN A. MYERS, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Nino J. Viso; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

15 CH 00048 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 10/2/2015, 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 SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED IN THREE TRACTS AS FOLLOWS: PIN 14-18-400-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14090 W. Milledgeville Road Polo, IL 61064

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 151701(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 1415-06981.

I682281 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Nino J. Viso; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

15 CH 00048 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 10/2/2015, 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 SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED IN THREE TRACTS AS FOLLOWS: TRACT A: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF F.A.S. PROJECT NO. 428, WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 18, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED 776.53 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 31 DEGREES 59 MINUTES MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18, 314.37 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE SAID CENTERLINE 327.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 102 DEGREES 11 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 63.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 125 DEGREES 00 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE 438.95 FEET TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE 79.8 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; TRACT B: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 18, 776.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF F.A.S. PROJECT NO. 428; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 31 DEGREES 59 MINUTES MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18, 314.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE EXTENDING NORTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTERLINE, 334.05 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE SAID CENTERLINE, 255.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 102 DEGREES 11 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE 341.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 77 DEGREES 49 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 327.85 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; TRACT C: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 18; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18, 856.33 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 74 DEGREES 48 MINUTES MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE 188.98 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG AFOREMENTIONED LINE 249.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 55 DEGREES 16 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE 32.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 114 DEGREES 46 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE 66.41 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 184 DEGREES 51 MINUTES MEASURED CLOCKWISE 167.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 14-18-400-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14090 W. Milledgeville Road Polo, IL 61064 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 151701(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 14-15-06981.

I682281 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 2016

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CALL 1-800-873-7614 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

MARIA AURORA CONTRERAS, Plaintiff, vii.

FERNANDO CONTRERAS GARCIA, (Also known as JOSE FERNANDO HERNANDEZ GARCIA) Defendant.

NO. 15 D 140 NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, FERNANDO CONTERAS GARCI, Defendant in the above-entitled action, that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County by the Plaintiff therein, against you, praying for Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief, that proper procedures according to law have been taken and said suit is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, FERNANDO CONTRERAS GARCIA, file your answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in said suit or otherwise make your appearance there in in the said court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois held in the courthouse in the City of Oregon, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, on or before the 28th day of March, 2016, default may be entered against you after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THE GARDEN HOMES OF OREGON HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 112 215 PARKVIEW DRIVE OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF LOT ELEVEN (11), IN CENTURY HILLS IN THE CITY OF OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 21, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9700544 IN PLAT FILE C AT PAGE 93 IN THE OFFICE OF THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 40.08 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 28 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11); THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 40.01 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT ELEVEN (11), A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 215 PARKVIEW DRIVE, OREGON, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by, CHARLES L WELTER A/K/A CHARLES LEO WELTER A/K/A CHARLES WELTER (DECEASED); DOROTHY E WELTER (DECEASED); CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/13/02 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 1111166; Mortgagor (s), to 1ST STEP MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 1001001204; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Kimberly Clark Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before March 8, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the firm of Pierce & Associates is deemed to be a debt collector and any information we receive will be used for that purpose.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 pleadings@pierceservices.com PA 1505473 I682860 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2016

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Competitive Pay and Benefit Package, Med/Dental/ 401k/ESOP Apply: humanresources @wausauh supply.com Stop by: 747 Wiscold Dr, Rochelle, IL 61068 Or call: 800-236-1528, x12320

Wanted PartTime Nurse 3rd Shift Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT WHITESIDE CO. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Part time, 20 hrs. wk., no benefits, acts. payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, budget preparation monthly reporting.

Excel spreadsheet and assist. the accountant. Minimum 3 years, accounting experience preferred.

Please provide resume no later than Friday February 2. wcha@wcopha.org EOE

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Electronics Technician/Assistance This position focuses on trouble shooting, repairing industrial electronic motor controls and electro-mechanical devices. Tasks includes soldering, reading schematics and following printed quality test procedures. Training provided.

Hours are: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday Call Brad At 815-359-7306

NEW TODAY

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We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

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First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time Customer Service Representative position.

Duties include teller work, opening new accounts and customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Amboy Office.

First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at:

City of Prophetstown is currently hiring for a full time employee in our Public Works Department. Requirements: Must have or will obtain CDL, must have knowledge of operating and maintaining good equipment, relations, public must be 18 years or older. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay and paid vacations.

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277 e-mail ptowncy @thewisp.net applications available at prophetstownil. org. We will be accepting applications until February 8th, 2016.

Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277

Driver - Class A CDL Training. Get your CDL-A in 22 days with No Out Of Pocket Tuition Cost! Paid while you train! Refresher courses available.

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Local electrical contractor looking for experienced Electrician, full time. Residential & commercial work.

Send replies to Box #:1316, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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or email resume to: mmulinazzi@ffsb web.com.

Sheet Metal Apprentice Opportunity Sheet Metal workers’ local 219 is accepting applications from 8:30 am to 12:00PM & Closed From 12:00 PM -1:00 PM 1:00-4:00 PM at 3316 Publishers Drive, Rockford IL 61109 Requirements: Must be 18 years old & have a high school diploma or equivalent. MUST FURNISH on the day of application your high school transcripts and GED test scores (if applicable), a copy of your birth certificate & a $25.00 nonrefundable administration fee.

Applications can be downloaded from our website www.SMWlocal219.com. All applications will be considered if basic qualifications are met.

Equal employment opportunity - Minorities & Females are encouraged to apply.

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We are looking for Store Associates & Casual Store Associates for our Sterling, IL and Decatur, IL locations

• Casual & Store Associate - $11.50/HR Please visit the following location on Monday, February 8, 2016 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM to complete an application: ALDI 3409 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

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NEW TODAY Local farming operation looking for an immediate full time employee.

Duties include: planting, tillage, spraying and harvesting. Spraying license and CDL preferred. Competitive pay based on experience. Please send resume or contact information to PO Box 172, Sterling, IL 61081.

NEW TODAY

Set-Up/Mechanic Position Manufacturing 1st Shift Coilcraft, an international manufacturer of electronic components has an opening for a Set-Up/Mechanic person at our Dixon facility. The Set-Up/Mechanic will be required to repair and maintain mechanical equipment and production machines and must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities will also include, but are not limited to, building maintenance and grounds upkeep. If interested, please send resume with salary and benefit history to: Attn: Human Resources 924 Jay Dee Avenue-P.O. 525 Dixon, IL 61021 Fax: (815) 2886760 E-Mail: pseloover@ coilcraft.com EOE/Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled Find out more about us at: www.coilcraft.com Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

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

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

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Maintenance Mechanic

Erie Foods International Inc. in Erie, Illinois is looking for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic.

The successful applicant will have general maintenance knowledge and experience in carpentry, welding, electrical, etc. as well as be able to operate all commonly used hand and power tools and maintenance shop tools. The position will be for first shift (7:00am – 3:30pm) Some overtime work may be required. Salary will be based on training and experience.

Submit resumes to: humanresources@eriefoods.com

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E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CDL CLASS B DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our FORRESTON, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes or above driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards.

Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

Apply in person only at 306 E Main St. in Forreston, between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a copy of their driver’s license at the time of their application.

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Canoe rental business/ inventory for

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Maytag gas stove & microwave, both almond.

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2003 Honda Accord one owner, sunroof, 108kmi., exc. cond., garage kept, brand new tires. $3900 firm.

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2012 Ram 3500 Dually Quad Cab, 8 ft. box spray n liner, 6.7, auto trans, manual 4x4 3.73 rear end tow pack, cloth black, new tires, running boards, block heater, pw l/w, grill cover, 40,000 mi, $37,000 815-5908995 before 7 pm.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Show interest in what other people are doing. Your interest and input will bring you closer together and lead to a collaboration that could become quite profitable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Take one step at a time. Don’t feel pressured by someone who is impatient. Being practical will avert loss and lessen risk. Go at your own speed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Strive to bring about change and add a little excitement to your life. Your ability to get things done with finesse and bravado will be entertaining and will draw influential attention.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Look at the possibilities and make things happen. Don’t let what others do or say prevent you from following your dream.

Believe in your abilities and show everyone what you can do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you try something new, you will improve your life. Romance is on the rise, and making plans with someone special will bring positive results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Taking on a challenge will lead to healthier choices and improve your physical well-being. Your accomplishment will be noticed, and you will be encouraged to reach your goal.

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Not everyone will like your disciplined, practical way of dealing with things. Be conscientious of others, but do not jeopardize your position.

imagination and help you move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Too much spending, indulging and overreacting will lead to trouble.

You are best off staying at home and avoiding any situation that will put you in a vulnerable position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Share your findings with others. By taking the lead, you will control the outcome and impress someone you love.

Romance is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Listen to complaints and offer solutions. Taking matters into your own hands will empower you to move in a direction that suits your abilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Discuss your ideas with someone who always gives you a unique point of view. You may not completely agree, but something will tweak your

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