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November 19, 2015 Volume 165, Number 49 - $1.00

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Board agrees to buy Rochelle land for EOC

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Retired Brigadier General Steve Huber was the main speaker at the dedication ceremony for the Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial on Veterans Day. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Soldiers memorial dedicated

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com From the opening flyover by a Huey helicopter to the closing strains of “Taps,” Ogle County gave a fitting dedication on Veterans Day to its newest tribute to military men and women killed in battle.

A large crowd of veterans, school students, officials, and residents ringed the Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial on the courthouse lawn Nov. 11 for the dedication ceremony.

“I’d like to thank the community of Oregon for dedicating this monument — it’s the right thing to do,” said keynote speaker Ret. Brig. Gen. Steve Huber, Byron.

The focal point of the memorial is a bronze statue depicting a young soldier kneeling before the grave of a comrade on a black granite base flanked by two black granite tablets on bearing the names of soldiers who gave their lives in conflicts from World War I to the present.

It was created and cast by sculptor Jeff Adams at his studio inBronze Foundry, Mt. Morris.

The Ogle County Board finalized a real estate deal Tuesday to purchase property in downtown Rochelle.

The board unanimously approved a contract to buy the Rochelle Clinic at 510 Lincoln Highway from the Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation for $190,000.

The board agreed last month to offer that amount for the building, and the hospital foundation accepted.

Board chairman Kim Gouker said the closing on the property is scheduled for Nov. 30.

The county currently rents the basement of the building to use as its Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Rochelle Clinic is in the upstairs but will likely move out in the spring when a new building is completed, Gouker said.

The hospital put the building up for sale because of the large addition that is under construction.

Once the real estate transaction is completed, Gouker said, the county will terminate its lease for the building, and lease it back to the clinic at no charge.

“Part of the agreement is that we will allow them to use the building until April,” Gouker said. “They will probably move out in February or March.”

The hospital foundation has not charged the county rent to use the basement as its EOC, but the county did make some repairs, he said.

Once the clinic relocates, the county is considering moving the health department’s Rochelle clinic into the building.

Probation offices already located in Rochelle may also move in, Gouker said.

The health department currently pays $43,000 annually to rent space in Rochelle, and the probation department pays $7,500 in annual rent.

Both have leases that will need to be discussed with the respective property owners, he said.

Decision on gun range is delayed

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Vietnam Veteran Gary Black gets ready to place a rose at the base of the Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial following a dedication ceremony.

“Our veterans have taken the idea of a free nation and turned it into the reality of a free nation,” Huber said.

“Veterans Day is not a celebration of war. In fact it started as a celebration of peace. Today it is a celebration of gratitude.”

Huber said things have changed in the military over the years — many buttons on uniforms have been

replaced by Velcro and soldiers now carry computers along with their weapons.

“One thing remains the same — the heart of the American soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman….,” he said.

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker thanked the Oregon VFW and Turn to A9

An Ogle County committee postponed making a decision last week on a special use permit for a handgun caliber range at the Byron Sportsman’s & Conservation Club.

The Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee decided to put off its decision until Dec. 8 to allow members more time to review the information presented.

The committee will make a recommendation on the

request to the county board, which is the final authority on the issue.

Sportsman’s club president O.K. Welty filed the special use request on behalf on the club, and it was considered by the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals at a lengthy hearing on Sept. 24 Several neighbors voiced their opposition to the gun range due to safety concerns at the hearing.

More than 150 people, many of whom live nearby, signed a petition opposing the gun range, and it was also Turn to A2

Tenth arts legacy statue to be in place next spring

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The last of the Community Arts Legacy’s 10 statues will be put in place next spring.

A crew from Moore Monument & Granite Company, Sterling, was in Oregon Nov. 10 installing the base of the sculpture at a new park, created especially for it, east of the Coliseum.

Oregon City Commissioner Terry Schuster said the base is made of Indiana limestone, the same as the trim on the nearby Ogle County Courthouse.

“It’s one of the hardest limestones,” he said.

CAL member Chris Martin said walkways and landscaping will also be added to the site in the spring.

The statue, created by artist Steven Carpenter and cast at inBronze Foundry, Mt. Morris, depicts Phelps and his French guide as they canoed south down the Rock River and first stepped foot on the shore where Oregon is now.

Phelps was a soldier in both the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War 20 years later.

He founded Oregon and claimed 40 acres between Oregon and Mt. Morris in 1834.

Joe Shearer and Mike Hernandez of Moore Monument & Granite Co., Sterling, line up the top of the new John Turn to A2 Phelps monument that is being installed west of the Oregon Coliseum. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Man accused of dealing cocaine

Above left, Oregon Mayor Ken Williams congratulates Oregon Police Offier Tad Dominski after recognizing him for the or the part he played recently in solving a theft. At right, Williams reads a commendation about Sgt. Joe Brooks in recognition of the part he played in recent drug investigations. Photos by Vinde Wells

Officers commended for crime-solving

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com Two Oregon police officers were commended for their crime-solving abilities at last week’s city council meeting.

Mayor Ken Williams read commendations Nov. 10 for Sgt. Joe Brooks and Officer Tad Dominski at the start of the meeting.

Brooks recently took part in local drug investigation.

Dominski made a traffic stop and remembered that the type of vehicle he had pulled over was suspected in a theft in Amboy.

He contacted Amboy police, and an arrest for the theft resulted.

In another matter, the council postponed discussion of a proposed agreement on the Settler’s Ridge Subdivision on the city’s east side.

The city council met in closed session Oct. 27 to talk about the agreement they are working on with the

National Bank & Trust of Sycamore, which owns the subdivision.

Williams said Nov. 10 that the agreement with the bank has not yet been worked out.

The council also met in closed session Nov. 10 to discuss ongoing negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

City officials and local policemen are working out the details of their first union contract.

Decision on proposed gun range postponed From A1 presented to the ZBA. The ZBA voted 3-2 to recommend that the county board approve the request.

The ZBA found that the request met the six required

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standards for special use permits, if it is properly designed, built, and operated.

However, they also added 14 conditions for approval, including having a National Rifle Association certified range supervisor on duty

whenever the facility is open.

According to the minutes from the Nov. 10 Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee meeting, chairman Bill Welty, who is O.K. Welty’s uncle, recommended

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postponing the decision because of “issues of accuracy� in the transcripts of the Sept. 24 ZBA hearing.

The minutes said the corrections were not sent out to committee members in time for them to adequately review the information.

An Oregon man was arrested last week on felony drug charges.

Graham P. Flinchum, 36, Oregon, was arrested Nov. 10 by Ogle County Sheriff’s Police for two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Both counts are Class X felonies which are punishable by 6-30 years imprisonment.

Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the arrest came after a several months long investigation of drug dealing in the Oregon and Mt. Morris area.

Flinchum is accused of being been involved in the sales and delivery of cocaine in the Oregon area.

Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by the Stateline Area Narcotics Task Force which consists of officers

Graham P. Flinchum

from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Rochelle, Loves Park, Freeport, and Monroe, Wisconsin Police Departments and the Green County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin.

Concerned citizens are encouraged to call Ogle/Lee Crimestoppers at 1-888-2284488 with any complaints or suspicions of illegal activity.

Lifeline Project Lifeline Self Help Food Project is located in Conover Square at 201 N. Third St., Suite 6, Oregon.

Lifeline will be open during the Christmas walk, Nov. 28.

We have a “grandfather clock� standing, just outside of our room, filled with books.

Children books are free to take, keep, return, or leave another book.

We would like to thank

all the farmers and garden growers for their donation of fresh vegetables and fruit.

Thank you very much.

Our clients really appreciated them.

In October we served 294 clients. Our needs at this time are paper products, bar of soap, empty clean plastic peanut jars, and canned and dried soup.

For information call Sharon Wallace at 815-222-6712.

Final CAL statue coming in 2016 From A1 The statue will complete CAL’s goal of 10 in 10 — 10 pieces of sculpture in 10 years, a vision of the late Dick Adams, Jeff’s father.

The first CAL sculpture, “From the Waters Comes My Bounty� by Ray Kobald, was placed in 2005, is now at Oregon Park East.

Other CAL sculptures

are 2006 “Agriculture, Mother of Civilization� by David Seagraves at the Ogle County Judicial Center, 2007 “Cornball� by Howard Russo at the Oregon Coliseum, 2008 “The Bountiful Bench�

by Christina Murphy at the Oregon Public Library, 2009 “Solar Reef � by Andrew Langoussis at Oregon Park West, and 2010

“Making Hay� by Daniel Ingebrightson at Stillman Bank, Oregon, 2011 Harvest Hunter by Matthew Donovan at Nash Recreation Center, 2012 “Working the Land� by Robert Pulley at the Oregon Park District’s Community Garden, and 2013 “Soypod�

by Pamela Lee on the library’s property next to the Oregon Post Office.

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Painting depicts Roosevelt and Lowden at Depot 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 one of a series of the articles he has written.

By Otto Dick In July of 1932 Gov. Franklin Roosevelt of New York gave a campaign speech for President of the United States from the back of his private car at the Oregon Depot.

Roosevelt’s friend Illinois Gov. Frank O. Lowden met him at the depot.

Gov. Lowden was a Republican and Gov. Roosevelt a Democrat.

A photograph in the Oregon newspaper shows Roosevelt addressing the crowd from the back of his car with Lowden standing at his side.

Chloe Gale used this newspaper photo to paint a wonderful painting that she donated to the Oregon Depot.

At the time Roosevelt used a cane. He contacted polio in 1921.

We are going to display this painting with our Lowden-Pullman collection.

When our station agent was notified of this campaign

Chloe Gale holds the Lowden-Roosevelt painting. Also pictured are her parents and grandparents Allen Gale, Tom Gale, Nancy Gale, Lisa Gale, and Neil Holland.

stop at the Oregon Depot, R. L. Sharick sent Governor Roosevelt a Western Union message asking if his two sons Chester and Horace could ride with him in his private car from Savanna to Oregon.

Roosevelt’s reply dated April 19, 1832 to Chester and Horace Sharick was sent from St. Paul, Minnesota.

“Will be delighted to have your boys with on our train from Savanna to Oregon.”

(Franklin D. Roosevelt) We have a copy of this Western Union message at the depot.

Roosevelt received the

Democratic nomination for President at the Chicago Stadium.

Letter from the Executive Mansion, Albany, New York dated July 6, 1932 Dear Mr. Sharick: I have been much heartened and pleased by your message of congratulations.

I feel most confident that the principles of our platform will bring success at the polls to our national ticket. I hope that I may count on your help and that of your friends.

Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt Nov. 3, 1932 from the office of Franklin D.

Roosevelt Mr. R. L. Sharick, C. B. & Q. Railroad Co., Oregon, Illinois

Depot Historical Society President Roger Cain and artist Chloe Gale hold the Lowden-Roosevelt painting that Gale donated to the depot. Photos by Otto Dick

My dear Mr. Sharick: Just as I am about to start off on another campaign trip I must take a moment to make acknowledgment of your friendly letter.

I assure you that I have time for all the Sharick Family and also that when you and your sons, Chester and Horace, call at the White House it will be a pleasure to shake hands with you.

No promises have been made about appointments of

any kind. We must win the election first. After that, if you wish to write me you are at liberty to do so.

I am sorry to hear that the large campaign buttons did not reach you. I know they were ordered sent.

However, I know Chester and Horace have been doing effective work with the small buttons they are wearing.

With grateful appreciation of your loyalty and enthusiasm of the entire

Sharick family, and with all good wishes.

Yours very sincerely, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

FDR was elected our 32nd President on Nov. 8, 1932.

Chloe is currently attending Augustana College.

She started seriously painting during her senior year at Oregon High School.

Chloe’s mother mentioned her art teacher Cheryl Bunton as her mentor.

Village resident opposes use of downtown building Man wants to live in motor home in building

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Mt. Morris resident voiced his strong opposition last week to plans underway for downtown building.

“It goes against everything economic development is trying to do. It goes against what the Planning Commission is trying to do,” said Jerry Stauffer, a member of both the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Group (EDG), at the Nov. 10 village board meeting.

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Stauffer said the renter of the former Do it Best Hardware building on Main Street has installed a large overhead garage door in the west side of the building.

He said the plan is to move a motor home into the space, take the wheels off, and live in it.

The rest of the building will be used for storage, Staufffer said.

The building is owned by Richard Haan and rented by Richard Fielder.

Stauffer said the board has previously denied requests to put residences on the ground floor of downtown buildings in an effort to leave that space open for retail businesses.

“It violates everything we’re trying to do downtown,” he said. “We’re trying to make the downtown Early deadlines will be in effect for the Nov. 26 edition of the Oregon Republican Reporter.

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look better and bring retail down there. This is no way in compliance with that.”

“In my estimation, the village permit should have never been issued,” Stauffer went on to say. “I think the board should do something to stop it before it goes any further.”

The permit was issued by village president Dan Elsasser, who was ill and did not attend the meeting.

Stauffer added that he believes the intended use also violates village ordinances.

Village attorney Rob LeSage said the board has no legal authority to stop the renter from going ahead with the plan.

“Your building codes are practically non-existent,” he said. “But it could be a zoning issue.”

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Grocery store owner Scott Sullivan told the board Oct. 27 that he requested a Class A liquor license so that his new Mt. Morris store can offer video gaming.

He told the village board that the state requires operators of video gaming devices to have a liquor license that allows alcohol to be consumed on the premises.

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He said that if the license is issued, he will not shop at the store.

Later in the meeting board member Don Sorenson said he has heard numerous complaints about the Sullivan’s request.

“Morrison said no. I think we should, too,” he said.

The Morrison City Council rejected a similar request from the Sullivan’s Foods there.

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“We need to get our codes updated,” Stauffer said. “We need to take action of some sort.”

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LeSage said his research shows that the village did not.

“It would make things simpler if you had,” he said.

In another topic, village resident Neil Madlena urged the board to reject a request from Sullivan’s Foods for a Class A liquor license that would allow the store to serve alcohol.

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Art show will be held in Covover on November 28

Gary Davis, Oregon, recently presented Amy Stephenitch, Ogle County Educational Cooperative Assistant Director and Jennifer Kitzmiller, Coordinator, with a check on behalf of the A. Charles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation. Davis is a director of the foundation. Photo supplied

OCEC receives Foundation gift The Lawrence Foundation recently gave Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC) a check for $2,500 to support programs throughout Ogle and parts of Lee County.

OCEC provides special education services and programs for disabled students who are 3 - 21 years of age and residents of Ogle County, and some in Lee County.

Services are provided in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Illinois School Code.

The services and programs provided by the OCEC comprise one or more parts of the continuum of special education service options.

Local school districts also provide some special services and programs.

The OCEC Behavior, PLUS, and SOAR programs are designed for students with disabilities.

The Challenge Program is for other students who are not able to attend their local school for other reasons.

The STEP Program assists student in locating jobs so they acquire job experience before they leave high school.

OCEC will provide matching funds to purchase equipment to utilize in meeting the needs of children with disabilities including those children with needs related to autism.

OCEC Assistant Director Amy Stephenitch said that

last year, “We were able to provide adapted playground and classroom equipment for students at Rochelle Elementary and Oregon School Districts because of the Lawrence Foundation contributions. This year, our goal is to obtain assistive technology devices for innovative learning and communication opportunities for students at both Chana Education Center and within the PLUS program. We are grateful to the foundation for their consideration and contribution again this year.”

The Lawrence Foundation supports certain 501(c)3 organizations, schools, and government entities in the Oregon area.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG) will open its annual November art show during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk, Saturday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The ENAG gallery is located on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon.

Many different forms of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, photography, pen and ink, calligraphy, threedimensional art, prints, cards, and jewelry.

In addition to art from Eagle’s Nest Art Group members, paintings from

Carol Ubben’s art class will also be on display. Ubben offers painting classes twice a year at the ENAG Conover Studio.

The classes are open to the public, space permitting.

Students do not have to be members to attend the class.

Information about all of the ENAG programs and workshops will be available during the show for those who are interested.

Artists will be on hand to greet visitors. In addition, ENAG members will host the famous Conover Square Holiday Cookie Table on the second floor of the mall.

Conover will be filled with live music on both floors.

This year piano music will be featured. Several pianists will perform throughout the evening on the vintage pianos made at the old piano factory which is now Conover Square Mall.

Music will be provided by professional musician Andy Strong, Chris Thomas, the group Encore, and others.

All are invited to the celebration of art, community, and the upcoming holiday season. Adults and children will enjoy the free activities.

Parking is plentiful at Conover Square.

Woman’s Club scholarship The Oregon Woman’s Club will again offer help to adult women of both rural and city of Oregon.

Among the criteria required for application are the applicant must be 25 years of age by Dec. 1 and have completed 15 course hours.

This scholarship is offered to help those women who are

attempting to further their undergraduate education at a community college, state college or vocational program.

The Oregon Woman’s Club is supportive of all woman attempting to further their education and recognizes that many women have had to drop out of college earlier and now wish to continue

their education.

In an attempt to help these woman, the Woman’s Club will review applications with a Dec. 1 deadline for use of classes during the spring semester of 2016.

Applications are most easily available by calling Judy Groharing at 815-6522047 or Susan Senti at 815980-3447.

Bakers celebrate retirement A retirement party for David and Debbie Baker will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, 101

Moose Drive, Mt. Morris.

Friends and family are asked to bring themselves and their families to help the couple celebrate.

Cake and drinks will be served.

For more information call Lisa Petree at 815-535-8644.

Book signing at Polo Library Longtime Polo resident, Kelly Kurt, and Polo native, Kate O’Connor, are holding a book signing event at the Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The book, “Good night Sleep Tight: Do’s and

Dont’s for Bedbugs” is a compendium of humorous advice for all people on how to deal with the impish, improbably bumbling insects.

Written by Kurt and Illustrated by O’Connor, the book is the first the smalltown duo has published.

The book was released on Oct. 20 by eLectio Publishing.

The book signing will include a raffle for two books.

Copies will also be available for sale at the library.

Haircuts for Santa in Byron Class Reunion

The Byron Barber Shop will sponsor “Haircuts for Santa” on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the barber shop, 238 E. Blackhawk Dr., Byron, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m..

The Polo High School Class of 1955 held its 60th class reunion at White Pines Inn on Oct. 2 for a noon luncheon. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Marcia Taylor Dilling, Sharon Hopkins Altman, Nancy Moeller Bridgman, LaVerne Yingling Scholl, Evelyn Shrader Meyer, Shirley Long Krall. Middle row: Don Long, Delores Engel Schryver, Joanne Plowman Grant, Deanie Baker Hillgren, Charles Winterton, Myrna Shannon Hoyle Nixon. Back row: Jim Hogge, Clark McDaniel, Walt Schryver, Phil Blair, LeRoy Commerce Hayes, Bob Rowland, Bob McGuire, Henry Cassens. Photo supplied.

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All proceeds from haircuts done that day will be donated to the Byron Police Department’s Operation Santa Claus.

Operation Santa Claus is a volunteer project that

distributes toys and gifts to Byron area children who otherwise may not receive Christmas gifts.

For more information call Santa’s Elf Vi Burpo at 815315-2119.

Hometown Christmas in Shannon Chamber of will sponsor Christmas on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21.

Local businesses, crafters, and bakers will hold open houses, featuring hand crafted treasures, gourmet foods, wines, gifts, baked goodies galore, and much more.

Maps of participants are

located at First State Bank of Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll, Casey’s Blarney Sone, and Shannon Cafe.

The fire station will have more than 25 crafters and vendors.

Stop by Friday night for the traditional Lions Club chili supper.

Kids can visit with Santa, pet his live reindeer, and make an ornament for

the community Christmas Tree.

Lighting of the Christmas tree in the park will be followed by the annual Christmas Lighted Parade.

Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies in the park before, during, and after the parade.

For more information call Amanda Klinefelter at 815-238-3171.

College News Iowa State University Two area students were awarded scholarships by Iowa State University, Ames,

THE

CHRISTMAS CUPBOARD

Iowa. Awards were given by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Those earning scholarships included Anne Dinges, Byron, the Dean’s

Leadership Scholarship, and Keelyn Swanson, Byron, Agribusiness Association of Iowa Non-Resident Scholarship.

Marriage Licenses

Hand Loomed Rugs, Towels, Decorated Shovels, Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following Jewelry, Wreaths, Small Decorated Trees, marriage license.

American Girl & Barbie Doll Clothes Many Other Crafts & Gifts!

Nov. 6

Charles F. Carroll, Jr., and Cynthia M. Ficken, both of

Open NOW through DECEMBER Dixon.

Tues. through Saturday 10-5 116 N. Franklin, Polo (North of the Post Office)

Thank You The Family of Robert Weegens would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness; including calls, cards, food, visits, and prayers. Also to the United Methodist Church of Forreston for the lunch and to Polo Senior Center for the delicious desserts.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given this date December 7, 2015 the Village of Mt. Morris Planning Commission will hold at its regular meeting a public hearing to consider the following request from Casey’s General Stores, to consider a zoning change from R-1 Single Family Residence to C-2 Highway Business District. The property in question is located at 106 E Main Street parcel #08-26-301-007 in the Village of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois. The purpose of said change is to allow for proper zoning of said parcel by the future owner to be in compliance for the construction of its future business. Additional information is available in the Village Clerks Office, 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL. The public hearing will held on December 7, 2015 at 6:05 PM in the Village of Mt. Morris, Village Hall meeting room at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, IL 61054.

Paula Diehl – Village Clerk Village of Mt. Morris

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, Nov. 15—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Mission Sunday, LWML Bake Sale Wednesday, Nov. 25—7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Thursday, Nov. 26—Thanksgiving, Office Closed Friday, Nov. 27—Office Closed 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.

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p.m. Choir Practice

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) EBENEZER REFORMED 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon CHURCH 815-732-2894 2997 N. German Church Rd. www.fpcoregon.com Two miles east of Oregon on Handicapped Accessible Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Brion Brooks Holy Communion is served the Church Office first Sunday of each month.

Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries FIRST UNITED for Youth and Christian METHODIST CHURCH Education 402 First Ave., Forreston David Bordy Pastor David Poust 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-938-2380 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Thursday, Nov. 19—7 p.m.

Roots Youth Ministry— UMW Thank Offering Meeting Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20—Herald News Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Due Sunday, Nov. 22—9 a.m.

Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School EMMANUEL Monday, Nov. 23—8 a.m.

EVANGELICAL AA Open Meeting;10 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Communion at Heritage Woods (Payne’s Point) FLORENCE UNITED Pastor Andrew Kayes METHODIST CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 2649 W. Florence Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m.

Freeport Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS FORRESTON GROVE 102 S. Seminary St. CHURCH Mt. Morris 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Senior Pastor Forreston Bruce McKanna Presbyterian Church in Associate Pastor America Lance Mennen Pastor Jeremy Cheezum 815-734-4942 815-938-3605 Thursday, Nov. 19—1 p.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Ladies Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Friday, Nov. 20—8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship Saturday, Nov. 21—7 a.m. Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Nov. 22—8:30 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

InnerMission Fellowship; 10 FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m.

501 Third Ave. Youth Group; 6 p.m. Quarterly 9:30 a.m. Worship Meeting 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Nov. 24—9 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Circle FREEDOM LUTHERAN Wednesday, Nov. 25—6 WORSHIPPING a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer COMMUNITY, ELCA Meeting Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Log onto our website at 815-222-7270 http://www.efcmm.org to check Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at out our latest opportunities and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries updates Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 FAITH DISCOVERY (a mile south of Oregon) CHURCH Welcome Center 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 GRACE VALLEY 9 a.m. Sunday School CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Nursery Available 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. We are an independent nonGerman Valley denominational Christian Pastor Jake Ritzema church.

815-362-6601 Visitors are always welcome.

Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

FAITH EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston GERMAN VALLEY Pastor Scott Ralston UNITED METHODIST Church 815-938-3203 CHURCH “ A Church with a Heart — Church and Main Streets In the Heart of Forreston” Matt Smith, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible CHURCH Study 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Thursday, Nov. 19—6:30 Leaf River p.m. Bible Study Pastor Randy Newton Sunday, Nov. 22—9 a.m.

815-738-2205 Worship with Holy CommuEmail leafriverbc@gmail. nion; 10 a.m. Sunday School com Wednesday, Nov. 25—6:30 Sunday Praise and Worship

meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

November’s Bible Books of the Month are Nahum through Malachi.

Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Thursday, Nov. 20— Newsletter Deadline Sunday, Nov. 22—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church Tuesday, Nov. 24—6:30 p.m.

Pastor Parish Meeting; 7 p.m.

All Church Conference 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, Nov. 19—4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Nov. 20—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship; 2-6 p.m.

Turkey Pickup for Food Pantry Saturday, Nov. 21—8 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 22—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 12 p.m. Congregational Business Meeting with Potluck; 4 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Service at Trinity Lutheran Monday, Nov. 23—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Nov. 24—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Nov. 25—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, Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will continue the Thanksgiving series of sermons.

This week the message is titled “Thankful for Our Future.”

Greeting you will be Aaron and Ione Wells.

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

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

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

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

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

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: Sunday, Nov. 22—11:30 a.m.

Souper Sundae by Youth Mission Team followed by Hanging of the Greens

Monday, Nov. 23—10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Nov. 24—6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20—No Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, Nov. 26—Office Closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 27—Office Closed for Thanksgiving PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Nov. 22—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, Nov. 25—6:15 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Saturday, Nov. 28—9:30 a.m.

Christmas Program Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Nov. 19—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, Nov. 20—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship; Food Pantry Delivery Saturday, Nov. 21—9 a.m. Women’s Thanksgiving Breakfast at Sunrise, Byron; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 22—8:45 a.m.

Worship Service, Christ the King Sunday; Fellowship Time Between Services; 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School for PreschoolGrade 6; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service, Christ the King Sunday; 4 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at Trinity Monday, Nov. 23—1 p.m.

Naomi Group; 2 p.m. Staff Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24—8:30 a.m.

Dorcas Group; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 7 p.m. Cantata Practice Wednesday, Nov. 25—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Thursday, Nov. 26—Happy Thanksgiving WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Candlelight Walk is set for Nov. 28

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Members of the Carefree 4H Club pose with their awards. In the top. In the front row, left to right, are: Jared Glendenning (electricity), R.G. Hough (aerospace), Katrina Lowry (modeling), Grace Mongan (modeling), Rebecca Hough (horticulture), and Brenna Berns (veterinary science). Back row: Bode Martin (beef), Casey Martin (beef), Jonathan Prose (metal), Anna Ring (beef carcass), and Abbie Ring (beef carcass). Not pictured: Sara Blume (horse). Photo supplied

Carefree visited the state fair

By Brenna Berns Carefree Club Reporter In August at the Illinois State Fair, members of the Carefree 4H Club showed their animal or projects that they had been working on all throughout the year.

Members put countless hours

into caring for their animals and/or creating projects for the State Fair. An impressive 25 percent of the Carefree Club showed an animal or project.

Projects included: Aerospace, Electricity, Clothing, Horticulture, Visual Arts, and Veterinary Science.

These projects had to win at the Ogle

County Fair in order to a earn a spot at the State Fair.

Several members of the club showed cattle or beef carcasses and horses.

Congratulations on each of these member’s efforts and success.

Christmas trees are available soon After a busy and productive off season, Sinnissippi Farm and Forest and the Oregon FFA are ready to begin another Christmas tree season.

Opening day is the Friday after Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s tree selection includes premium Fraser, Douglas fir, white pine, and Scotch pine. Douglas fir, Fraser fir wreaths, and

white pine garland will also be available.

Santa helpers, Oregon FFA members, will be there to assist everyone with their trees.

Saws, shakers to remove loose needles, and baled netting for ease of handling will be provided.

Assistance will be available in securing the trees to vehicles.

Wagon rides or visits with Santa will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. Refreshments of Cliff ’s apple cider donuts with hot cocoa, warm cider or coffee are provided around the fire pit.

New this year is a brandnew concession stand built by the Oregon FFA’s Agriculture Mechanics Class. Hot dogs and a better selection of drinks will

be available with the new amenities.

Hours throughout the season are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All are invited to come out and support the future of agriculture as they work with Sinnissippi Farm to provide the best Christmas tree experience in Northern Illinois.

Oregon will officially welcome the Christmas season at the 29th Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 28.

The festive event will feature the annual arrival of Santa Claus, seasonal music, taste-tempting treats, and holiday giveaways as businesses roll out the red carpet to welcome shoppers.

The evening begins when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Ogle County Courthouse Square, chauffeured by the Oregon Fire Department at 4 p.m. to light the Christmas tree.

They will stay on the scene from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on the lower level of the Coliseum to hear kids’ Christmas wishes and take pictures.

Other family activities on the lower level include the Winter Quarter Carnival and balloon artist Brett Belleque.

The Gingerbread Kitchen in the downstairs will serve treats such as homemade chili, personal pan pizzas, bread sticks and sauce, gingerbread sugar cookies, and beverages.

On the main level of the Coliseum, the Holiday Gift Fair will offer dozens of booths and tables featuring home-based specialties and local entrepreneurs to help with creative Christmas shopping.

Entertainment from music to drama to dance will be offered throughout the evening at the Coliseum.

Franklin Street will between Fourth Street (Ill. 2) and Third Street will

be closed to traffic and transformed into Candy Cane Lane for the evening.

A walk down Candy Cane Lane will take visitors on their way to see Santa’s reindeer at First National Bank and shop at Conover Square. More food will be offered on Candy Cane Lane as well.

Businesses throughout the city will extend their hours for shoppers to find holiday bargains, gifts, and refreshments.

Conover Square will host live entertainment, refreshments, and plenty of holiday décor.

Shoppers can also sign up to win prizes and a $250 shopping spree in the Red Bow Give-A-Way. Register at participating businesses, which will display the large red Candlelight Walk Bow. The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a business decorating contest.

A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winner.

To enter call the chamber at 815-732-2100.

The Oregon Park District will again sponsor a home decorating contest.

To enter pick up a form at Nash Recreation Center or online at www.oregonpark. org. For more information call the park district at 815732-3101.

Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available all evening, taking riders throughout the downtown to view holiday lights and decorations.

Candlelight Walk began as Oregon merchants’ way of showing appreciation to their customers.

Electronics recycle day will be held on Nov. 20

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will conduct the monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, Nov. 20 from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. sharp, at the County Annex Building at 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

The date change is due to county offices being closed on the last Friday of November.

Ogle County residents can take advantage of this program to have their unwanted electronics

recycled responsibly.

Items accepted include televisions, computer hardware, monitors, printers, copiers, scanners, microwaves, audio/ visual equipment, phones, cell phones, laptops, tablets, inkjet cartridges, rechargeable batteries, and CFL lightbulbs.

A limit of two cathode ray tube (CRT) devices will be accepted per vehicle.

Residents can bring two televisions, two computer monitors, or one of each.

No packaging (boxes, Styrofoam, plastic) will be accepted with electronics.

Remove this material from electronics and recycle or

dispose of properly.

Items not accepted by this program include coffee makers, dehumidifiers, white goods (appliances), heaters, lamps, bread makers, and vacuum cleaners.

This event is open to residents of Ogle County only and accepts residential

electronic waste.

For business or educational generated electronic waste, or for more information about the program, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020.

For a full list of items accepted, visit www. oglecounty.org.

Select a Christmas tree at Sand Ridge this season The hunt is on for the perfect Christmas tree.

On the day after Thanksgiving (Nov.27), the Prairie Preservation Society

of Ogle County (PPSOC), a nonprofit organization, will begin sales of trees at 10 a.m.

Sales will continue through Dec. 23 from 10

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a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays at the former Cut-It-Yourself Sinnissippi Tree Farm, 2879 S. Daysville Rd. Find the perfect tree for your family’s holiday celebrations and leave Sand Ridge with the sense

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of satisfaction that only a successful hunt can create.

Beautiful trees, left by the former Sinnissippi Tree Farm purchased by the PPSOC, trimmed to beautiful shapes, will be sold to pay for the 82 acre site which contains high quality prairie remnants.

It has been renamed Sand Ridge.

Sand Ridge is a great place to visit even without the bonus of the Christmas trees.

With hills of waving prairie grasses and forbs (wild flowers), stands of spruce, fir

and pine, it provides a quiet beauty and sense of peace to those fortunate enough to stop there.

The sound of the breezes in the evergreens and their invigorating scent provides a moment transported to the north woods.

Event benefits fireworks fund A quartermania fundraiser to benefit the Town & Country Days fireworks fund will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Polo Town Hall.

Doors will open at 2 p.m. and the event begins at 3 p.m.

Quartermania is a high energy fundraising event.

Participants bring a roll

of quarters and bid one to four quarters on vendor and crafter items valued up to $100.

More than 20 vendors and crafters will be present.

Celebrate A ChristmasCelebrate Tradition:

Christmas Tradition: CutAYour Own Tree!

Cut Your Own Tree!

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Man killed in accident on Ill. 251 Sauk Valley Media One man was killed, and another injured in a onevehicle rollover crash near the Lee and Ogle County line on Nov. 14, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.

Christopher D. Powell, 29, Rochelle, was pronounced dead at the scene on Ill. 251 near Gurler Road. His only passenger, Joshua R. McIntyre, 31, Rochelle, was taken to Rochelle

Community Hospital, and then transferred to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He has since been released.

The Rochelle Police Department became aware of the crash after receiving a phone call about 5:23 a.m. from McIntyre, who had walked to a gas station on the south side of Rochelle to report the accident.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to the

accident scene about 6 a.m., and Powell was pronounced dead by the Ogle County coroner.

The sheriff’s department said the Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on Ill. 251 when it left the road, went airborne, and came to rest on the driver’s side.

Illinois State Police and Rochelle Fire also assisted on the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

Fourteen indicted by Grand Jury Fourteen individuals were indicted by the Ogle County Grand Jury on Nov. 10.

Joseph Hathcoat, 24, Gilberts, Ill., forgery/theft.

Stevie Dodillet, 24, Ashton, retail theft.

Thomas Sparks, 29, Illinois Department of Corrections, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery and unlawful restraint.

Javon Nolan, 24, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer.

Jessie Thornton, 25, Chana, possession of a controlled substance.

John B. Wells, 30, Oregon, aggravated battery.

Steven J. Harms, 50, Rockford, theft (subsequent).

Justin Winters, 32, Princeton, driving while license revoked/unlawful violation of order of protection.

Michael McDonald, 67, Indiana, theft.

Graham Flinchum, 36,

Oregon, delivery of a controlled substance.

Ryan Rosenbalm, 25, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance (four counts).

Hawana Abdullah, 29, Rockford, arson.

Randi Suter, 27, Mt. Morris, burglary (two counts), residential burglary.

Leslie Brashaw, 38, Forreston, exploitation of an elderly person, theft, and aggravated identity theft.

Masonic Awards Members of Oregon Masonic Lodge 420 were presented with award at the annual dinner Nov. 14. Pictured left to right are: Bro. Tom Gale, who received the Community Builder award for his service to the community and lodge; Worshipful Bro. Bob Hanes, who received was honored for serving as leoge secretary for more than 20 years; and Worshipful Bro. Mark Shaulis, who received the Lodge Builder award for his service as master and for supervising the renovation of the lodge.

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Stronghold Castle, 1922 N. Ill. 2, Oregon, will host Stories in the Castle on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The free event is for the whole family.

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Public Voice Citizens to work together for Conover Dear Editor, In the interest of our city and its future, I would like to take a moment to inform all who share my concerns of an effort to reestablish Oregon as the fine city that we see.

Recently our mayor Ken Williams told me that we need a group of citizens to work together for the benefit of Conover Square.

After thinking about this, measuring out the commitment of time projected to accomplish this, and discussing it with my family, I decided to help.

As circumstance and Providence would have it, I met Jeff Hallock. Together we walked to Conover Square, met Lou Vanderwyst the friendly and hard working owner of Conover, and then

the three of us joined hands and prayed.

I then asked Jeff to cochair this committee with me; he enthusiastically agreed. We needed a name.

Jeff came up with it: Hands On Oregon. Both of us went home happy.

Hands on Oregon (HOO) will be a not-for-profit community organization whose purpose is to enrich our lives here in our city by local caring and excitement through volunteerism.

Our goal is for this committee to provide “manpower” and become a conduit to help restore downtown Oregon one project at a time.

Our first task is to fix the south wall at Conover and help retain the history of a significant building that is part of this beautiful community.

Lou’s plan is to make a giant flag on that wall. Let’s call this project Love our

Flag.

Conover Square is a vital part of this community.

It provides jobs for local citizens, attracts visitors to our community in search of specialty items, and contributes to the economic base of the community through sales tax revenues that come back to Oregon.

My pastor, a very wise woman, once told me that 90 percent of our problems are due to communication.

Therefore I am letting you know what we are doing.

Hands on Oregon!

Rev. Rick Ryland Oregon

Condition of building unsafe Dear Editor, It is with some reservation that I am writing this letter.

However I can’t with clear conscience, stand silent in regard to the issue.

The issue that I am very concerned about is the condition of the Conover Square building.

I feel that it is very unsafe.

I am concerned about the safety of its patrons.

Unfortunately the conditions have been ignored for way too long. I feel that if something is not done soon, a catastrophic event may happen.

Some if the issues and conditions that are obvious to any layman are the following: the south wall of the building is collapsing.

Some areas are covered with plastic sheeting, some areas have boards popping out, and some areas are completely exposed to the elements.

I have talked to contractors, firemen, lawyers, other political people, the general public, as well as the city council of Oregon, including the mayor.

I believe the north wall has

a mold issue. It is very black, this could indicate a health issue to patrons both outside and inside the building.

The cement steps from the north side parking lot that lead to the north entrance of the building are deteriorated to the point that the metal railings are about to give way.

The building is approximately 140 years old so I am wondering if the wiring is safe and can pass a fire inspection.

An old wooden building like Conover Square can pose a huge danger to the many people that occupy such a large building.

I have brought some of these issues up at city council over the last four years and in my opinion, these issues have not been addressed.

I urge that the city officials act on this matter immediately.

Chris Corcoran Mt. Morris

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cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

Flinchum’s bond was set at $500,000 pending a court appearance.

Dear Editor, I have talked to Andrew Dettman who is the director of the Oregon Public Library.

He has always been pleasant with me over the phone and I congratulate him and the Board of Directors for improving the library.

I’m sure the improvements will be awesome and liked by many.

Also the people of Oregon need to support the new embroidery business in town and I also congratulate her for opening up a business downtown.

Without the community support the business will close and I don’t think the community wants that.

Sincerely, Steve Moehle Vernon Hills

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

Nov. 7 At 6:49 p.m., deputies were notified of a possible intoxicated driver westbound on Ill. 72 from Davis Junction. The Maroon jeep was located, stopped on the roadway, in the 300 block of E. Main St. in Stillman Valley. The driver, Pamela Sondell, 54, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. She was also cited for not having insurance and parking on the roadway.

At 4:49 p.m., the sheriff’s department was notified of a possible intoxicated driver westbound on Ill. 72 from Davis Junction. The maroon Jeep was stopped on the roadway in the 300 block of E. Main Street in Stillman Valley. The driver, Pamela Sondell, 54, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. She was also sided for not having insurance and parking on the roadway.

Nov. 8 Aaron Harvey, 25, Holcomb, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at Lindenwood Road and Ill.

251. Harvey was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Harvey also received a citation for having a loud muffler.

At approximately 4:12 a.m., deputies, along with the Mt. Morris Police Department, responded to a single vehicle accident in the 2600 block of W. Ill. 64.

After an investigation, it was learned that the vehicle was traveling eastbound when the vehicle traveled across the roadway and entered the north ditch.

The vehicle struck several small trees before coming to rest. The vehicle was removed from the location

by Stan’s towing.

The driver of the vehicle, Elizabeth A Wilson, 19, Byron was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper lane usage. Wilson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 9 At 9:11 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the 17,000 Blk. W. Ill. 72 for a traffic violation. After further investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Stephanie L. Sasscer, 30, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was

arrested for driving while license revoked. Sasscer was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

At 4:38 p.m., the deputies responded to E. Merrill Road. and E. Ill. 72 in regards to a three-car accident.

Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2003 Chevy Tahoe driven by Amber Koeller, 22, Stillman Valley, rearended a stopped 2013 Dodge driven by James Overmyer, 21, Oregon.

The Overmyer vehicle then hit a stopped 2010 Lexus driven by Juanita Dixson, 61, Byron.

Koeller was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

All parties refused medical attention at the scene.

Both Overmyer’s vehicle and Koeller’s vehicle were towed.

John Morris, 21, Lindenwood, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Morris was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 7.

Mark E. Byerhof, 48, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for failure to appear on a legal matter. Byerhof posted $300 as a full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16.

Nov. 10 At 1 a.m. hours, deputies responded to the 400 block of W. White Oak Road in Forreston in reference to a 911 call of a person going to take his own life. Upon arrival, it was determined that it was unfounded and at that time Clifford Gilbert, 38, Forreston, was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and making a false report. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Heather R. Willis, 30, Rochelle, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding Ogle County warrant after a traffic stop at Caron Road and Ill. 38.

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

Robert C. Klinfelter, 27, Esmond, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Klinfelter posted $201 full

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Melcon Dejesus, 59, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Dejesus appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond and is schedule to appear in court on Nov. 30.

Brian L. Roop. 30, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and on a petition to revoke.

Roop’s full cash bond was set at $5,700 pending a court appearance.

Graham Flinchum, 36, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for delivery of a controlled substance.

Davy Ballou, 58, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Ballou’s full cash bond was set at $838 pending a court appearance.

Nov. 12 At 2:43 a.m., Deputies responded to the 11,000 block of Ill. 72 for a onevehicle accident. After a short investigation, Gene Paez, 51, Sequin Texas, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and no insurance.

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Thanksgiving service is Nov. 22

Felker buys Bemis Ford property

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com An Oregon businessman recently purchased a vacant downtown building.

Tom Felker, owner of Oregon Snyder Pharmacy, bought the former Bemis Ford building across the street.

Felker said Monday that the longterm use of the building is not definite but in the short-term it will be used for customer and employee parking.

The purchase fits in with the ongoing expansion of the pharmacy building to make room for an Ace Hardware store.

“We may us it for our rental equipment and pallet goods, such as mulch,” Felker said.

Construction began earlier this year to add a 75x130 foot

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Tom Felker, owner of Snyder’s, has purchased the old Bemis Motors Co. in downtown Oregon.

addition on the north side of the pharmacy at 201 N. Fourth St. The pharmacy will move into the new portion, and the hardware store will be located in what is now the pharmacy.

Felker said a liquor department will be added as well.

He said the store will not be completely done by December as originally planned.

“We’re not going to be finished until January,” he

The public is invited to a Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris.

The event is sponsored

by Trinity, the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, and Disciples United Methodist Church, which take turns hosting it.

The community worship service will benefit two local food pantries, Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, Mt. Morris, and Lifeline, Oregon.

The public is invited to bring canned goods, which will be given to Lifeline Food Pantry.

A freewill monetary offering will be taken during the service for Loaves and

Fish Food Pantry.

For more information, call the Disciples United Methodist Church at 815734-4853, Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren at 815-734-4573, or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 815-734-6354, or go to www.disciplesumc.org, www.mtmcob.com or www. trinitymm.net.

The holiday season is nearing, and while visions of sugar plums may not be dancing in anyone’s head, visions of cookies, candies and quick breads might be.

For a selection of sweet delicacies from a variety of holiday goodies, try the Friends of the Oregon

Library annual holiday cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The time has changed this year. The sale will start at 10 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m. or until the cookies are sold out, whichever comes first.

Again this year, the cookies

are $6 per pound. Curb-side service will be available, but it is recommended to call ahead so the order can be ready and waiting. The library’s number is 815-7322724.

A Chinese auction will also be held. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Library.

letters until Dec. 15, when the final group is mailed to Santa.

Enclose a .49 cent stamp

with a return address and the letters will be sent with the elves straight to the North Pole.

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The store has and will remain open throughout the construction, Felker said.

Felker also owns a pharmacy and grocery store in Byron, as well as pharmacies in Polo, Dixon, Winnebago, and Poplar Grove.

Oregon has been without a hardware store since Basler’s Ace Hardware on Pines Road Santa’s mailbox is set up at at the south edge of Oregon the Nash Recreation Center, closed more than a year ago, 304 S. Fifth St., Oregon. and owner Jeff Basler retired.

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Oregon Library News “My local library is a second home - I write in the quiet areas, I borrow books for myself, and bring my kids in to ask the wonderful children’s librarian for help picking the right books. I love talking books with all of the librarians.”

— Natasha Sinel November is Picture Book Month Join The American Association of School Librarians and Oregon Public Library to celebrate the picture book during the month of November.

Founded by author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas, Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book in an increasingly digital age.

During the month of November, Oregon Public Library residents can check out picture books and enter to win picture books of their own.

A drawing will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Ask a librarian for details.

Library Closure The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.

It will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28 during normal hours.

Library Renovations Please excuse the mess, but ground has been broken for the elevator and work is beginning on the interior.

The library remains open and staff looks forward to everyone coming by to check on the progress.

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Library Book Clubs The In-Be”tween” Book Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine and Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss So Big by Edna Ferber.

Friends of the Library Cookie Sale The Friends of the Library will host their annual cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 12.

All cookie bakers are welcome to make treats and bring them to the library on Friday, Dec. 11 or Saturday, Dec. 12 before the sale.

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Book fair for DLR library is Saturday A book fair to benefit the David L. Rahn Junior High Library will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Book Store, CherryVale Mall, Rockford.

Mention code #11736071 and DLR will receive a percentage of the sales.

DLR student volunteers will be on hand to wrap holiday presents, host story

time in the children’s area, and face paint.

A special drink will be named in honor of DLR, Eagle’s Spiced Apple Cider, and holiday cheesecakes will be available for sale in the coffee shop.

For anyone who can’t attend the book fair, visit bn.com and they will honor that same coupon online from Nov. 22-26.

Shoebox gifts being packed for children Oregon families, churches and groups will pack shoebox gifts for distribution to children in other parts of the world, as part of the Operation Christmas Child program.

The project is sponsored

by Samaritan’s Purse, an international evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.

During the week of Nov. 16-23 Oregon-area families and groups packed shoebox gifts filled with a “Wow” item—like a doll or soccer ball—and other

OES Honor Roll First quarter honor rolls were announced for fifth and sixth grade students at Oregon Elementary School.

Those named to the honor roll are listed below.

Sixth Grade High Honor Roll Jenae M.Bothe, Avery E. Clark, Mya J. Hernandez, Faith E. Marquardt, Abigayle R. Miller, Allison K. Sheely, Jesse L. Suter, and Megan M. Thompson Sixth Grade Honor Roll Cassandra A. Aylward, Cody Bailey, Isaac X. Brooks, Olivia J. Chavez, Abigail R. Duke, Simona L. DuPre, Elizza L. Easley, Josef A. Gelander, Jared M. Glendenning, Wesley S. Immel, Gracie M. Kelchner, Isabella S. Koertner, Victoria R. Marchetti, Miranda R. Merritt, Emily A. Millan, Cassandra L. Nyderek, Mia M. Ortega, Aubrey L. Point, Issac D. Reber, Taylar R. Rufer, Allessandra A. Schelling, Avery M. Sellers, Jokiah R. Sewell, Nadia L. Theisen, Trevor A. Tighe, Alyssa A. Torres, Lena E.J. Trampel, Lindsie L. VanDyck, Miguel A. Vazquez, and Abigail L. Virgil.

Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Ashley N. Cadie, Sebastian L. Cardenas, Alexys L. Davis, Kaitlyn E. Drew, Ryan A. Fox, Ella M. Garncarz, Ava J. Hackman, Gracie L. Prose, Abigail E. Rogers, Ethan R. Schafer, Amanda R. Stuart, and Grace E. Tomlinson.

Fifth Grade Honor Roll Jacob K. Alexander, Makena R.K. Barcai, Katelyn R. Bowers, Kyle L. Brechon, Kaylen A.M. Byerhof, Jennica R. Ciesiel, Gabriel R. Eckerd, Kendra E. Ehrler, Evan D. Flaharty, Jackson W. Fox, Kalvin G. Gallagher, Cailyn S. Gonzalez, Barret S. Gruenberg, Ryan C. Harkness, Lillian K. Harriett, Brenna K. Heitter, Chase L. Holmes, Robert G. Hough, Bryan S. Immel, Evan C. James, Olivia R. James, Jacqueline A. Jensen, James M. King, Cayden R. Lewis, Emily C. Marshall, Raeya H. Miatke, Justin T. Miller, Elizabeth M. Mois, Alyssa L.M. Mowry, Valerie A. Nyderek, Brandon E. Rowe, Avery L. Salsbury, XanderKryst E. Schier, Grant S. Stender, Sophia G. Stender, Seth A. Stevens, Reilee M. Suter, Jacob A. Vegliando, Anna J. Withers, and Olivia S. Wynn.

fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.

According to Operation Christmas Child officials, the gifts might be the first a child has ever received.

Boxes will be distributed to children around the world living in extreme poverty or affected by war, disease and natural disaster.

Shoebox gifts are collected year-round at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, North Carolina.

Participants can follow their box online to discover where in the world their gift is delivered by using the donation form found at samaritanspurse.org/occ.

For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 816-622-8316 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ to find sites that will serve as collection points in the area.

A large crowd turned out on Veterans Day for the dedication of the Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial on the north lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse Square. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Memorial pays tribute to veterans From A1 Oregon American Legion Posts for placing the memorial on the courthouse lawn.

“It is important that we dedicate this ground for those Ogle County citizens who put aside their lives to fight tyranny and oppressors who have sought to take away our God-given liberty,” he said.

Gouker also thanked the two veterans organizations for their efforts in making the memorial a reality.

“They actually did the

work here,” he said. “They were here day after day.”

After the ceremony, those in the crowd took a closer look, not only at the statue but also the names, both on the tablets and on the pavers that surround the base.

Larry Wisnosky, Mt. Morris, made sure he took a photo of the memorial’s main figure, the solider bending down on one knee.

“I think this is magnificent,” he said. “I also bought a paver in memory of the guys I served with at the

Tet Offensive.”

Beverly and Tiffany O’Brien paused to look at the memorial brick for George O’Brien, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and Beverly’s father in-law.

“It’s beautiful. It really is,” said Beverly, referring to the memorial as Tiffany bent down to touch the brick.

Gary Black, a Vietnam veteran who lives in Oregon, also liked the new memorial as he waited to place a rose at its base.

“I think it’s great. It’s long

overdue,” he said.

The Oregon High School choir also took part in the ceremony, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

OHS Band members Dan Welle and Kelsey Handschuh played “Taps” with an echo.

Oregon Boy Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce presented a red rose to each military veteran in the audience.

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times

SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Marcos miscues lead to 35-17 loss to Rebels

By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media bweidman@sauk valley.com Through 11 games, Polo’s offense had been an irresistible force and its defense had been an immovable object.

The Marcos had yet to tangle with the likes of Stark County, however.

The Rebels took advantage of a mistake-prone Polo offense to post a 35-17 victory on Nov. 14 in a Class 1A playoff quarterfinal at Gary Johnson Field.

It is the third time since Polo’s Brooks Grobe is pushed out of bounds at the two yard line while his teammates 2008 the Marcos’ season has and head coach Andrew Hofer look on. Photo by Chris Johnson

ended in Wyoming.

Turnovers played a major role in the game. Polo had just seven (four fumbles, three interceptions) entering the game, but committed five (three fumbles, two interceptions) on Saturday.

“It’s hard to win any game with that many turnovers,” Polo coach Andrew Hofer said. “We had our chances, but could not seem to get the ball moving in the second half. We gave them a lot short fields, and they eventually took advantage of a couple of those.”

“Turnovers just killed us, not just in the third quarter, but the whole game,”

Polo quarterback Brody Grobe said. “It was a real momentum killer.”

The fumbles were particularly damaging.

Dylan Beers, the team’s fullback, fumbled on the team’s opening possession of the game, squandering an opportunity to match a touchdown posted by Stark County.

In the third quarter, the Marcos were down just 2117 and spent the entire 12 minutes in Stark County territory, but were unable to put any points on the board. A bad exchange from Turn to B2

Lady Hawks looking forward to basketball season Eight seniors on 2015-16 roster

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After a rare down season, the Oregon Lady Hawk basketball team hopes to rebound for 2015-16. With injured Emy Wright being lost last year in December, Oregon struggled the rest of the way, but did gain valuable experience.

“It was a hardship losing Emy,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “But, playing without her prepared us for this season.”

Among those gaining extra court time were six incoming seniors, who along with two foreign-exchange students and three juniors comprise the 11-person roster.

Anni Wilson will be one of the team leaders and play guard. She is noted for her speed and hustle.

“It’s nice to have her back

at full strength after lots of injuries last year,” Eckardt said.

The consistent Ally Bartling comes back as the leading rebounder at forward.

“She’s a great leader,” Eckardt said.

The quarterback on the court will be Bella Holley, a guard.

“She understands the game best and directs traffic for us,” Eckardt said.

Another senior guard will be Chelsea Sansone.

“She got more comfortable last year. We’ll look for an outside shot from her,” Eckardt said.”

Alli Henson is another good shooter with lots of experience at guard.

Lacking much team size, Abby Newman will be depended on at the post. Of the seniors, she is the tallest at 5-foot-8.

“She has endurance from cross country and also quickness. She’s tough inside,” Eckardt said.

An added plus for the Lady

Hawks is Naia Cisneros, an exchange student from Spain.

“She knows what she is doing and will help us,” Eckardt said.

Besides trying to fill the void left by Wright, the other major loss from last year was Kelsey Pudlas.

“We’re hoping junior Allyse Ketter can fill the gap left by Pudlas in the post,” Eckardt said. “Maybe she

can get a meaness gene.”

Ketter will be the tallest player on the team. Juniors Hannah Wolber and Emily Perkins will play guard.

“We’ll be scrappy and fighters,” said Eckardt. “We have really good athletes and speed.”

As the season progresses, Eckardt wonders if a go-to player emerges. This is the first time in Eckardt’s sixyear tenure (95-59) that she

hasn’t had that relative star power.

After Wright’s injury, Eckardt discovered that anyone could score and contribute. This year should also be a balanced scoring attack.

Rockford Lutheran is being touted as the favorite to win the BNC, with Oregon in the top half of the conference.

“A lot of good seniors graduated, especially from

Mendota and Byron,” Eckardt said. “Mendota is struggling to put a varsity team together, but Byron has talent at all levels.”

Eckardt is high on the Lady Hawk lower levels.

There are 11 sophomores and eight freshmen out.

Twelve teams will compete at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon this week at the 2015 Lady Hawks Tip-Off Tournament, Nov. 18-21.

Oregon, Prophetstown, Mendota, Rockford Christian, Milledgeville, Fulton, Hall Township, Amboy, Genoa-Kingston, Pecatonica, Harvard, and Ottawa Marquette are the teams in the tournament.

The tournament includes varsity and fresh-soph teams.

Admission to the event is

$4 for adults, $3 for students weeknights and Saturday evening and $6 for adults and $4 for students for day sessions on Saturday.

Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of each session.

An All-Tournament team will be selected by coaches on Saturday afternoon. The team will be introduced at approximately 5:15 p.m.

Play begins Wednesday with pool play followed by crossover games on Saturday.

Varsity Schedule Wednesday, Nov. 18 5:45 p.m.: Mendota vs.

Harvard, BHC wood court; Prophetstown vs. Ottawa Marquete, OHS gym.

7:15 p.m.: Oregon vs.

Fulton, BHC wood court; Rockford Christian vs.

Amboy, OHS gym Thursday, Nov. 19 5:45 p.m.: Harvard vs.

Hall Township, BHC wood court; Ottawa Marquette vs.

Milledgeville, OHS gym 7:15 p.m.: Fulton vs.

Genoa Kingston, BHC wood court; Amboy vs. Pecatonica, OHS gym Friday, Nov. 20 5:45 p.m.: Hall Township vs. Mendota, BHC wood court; Milledgeville vs.

Prophetstown, OHS gym 7:15 p.m.: Oregon vs.Genoa Kingston, BHC wood court; Rockford Christian vs. Pecatonica, OHS gym Saturday games begin at 11 a.m.. with the championship games set for 7 p.m.

“The fresh-soph group is really strong, making the future look good,” Eckardt said.

Oregon hosts tip-off tourney this week

Byron falls to McNamara in 3A quarterfinals Byron was the first on the scoreboard against Bishop McNamara during the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state football tournament in Kankakee on Nov. 14.

Problem was, Bishop McNamara got there more often downing the Tigers 5332.

Running back Justin Martinez scampered up the left sideline for Byron setting up his four-yard touchdown run with 8:52 in the first quarter.

Trevor Koritz made the PAT and Byron led 7-0 to the delight of the many Tigers fans that made the long trip to Kankakee on a sunny, mild afternoon.

Bishop McNamara’s star running back, Jonathan

Ward, put the Irish on the scoreboard when he ran with a 28-yard run to the end zone. Dylan Anderson added the PAT and it was 7-7 with 4:49 left in the quarter.

Byron attempted to convert a fourth down at midfield, but failed giving the ball back to Bishop McNamara on downs.

The Irish responded when quarterback Kobe Shutter completed a 53-yard pass to Chris Bell at the 1:34 mark.

Avery Carlson scored for Byron in the second quarter with a one-yard run, but the PAT was wide and Bishop McNamara led 14-13.

Bishop then scored on a 35-yard run followed by a 20-yard pass to Bell to lead 27-13 at the half.

Bell scored on 47-yard pass making the score 33-13.

Carlson added a TD and Koritz the PAT with 4:29 in the quarter, but Ward broke free for a 48-yard TD with 1:59 left in the third en route to the win.

Ward, who is committed to play at Central Michigan next year, accounted for half of the Bishop’s touchdowns, rushing for 125 yards and three scores to go along with 56 receiving yards With the win Bishop McNamara improved to 11-1 and Byron ends the season at 9-3, with loses to Rockford Lutheran, Marengo, and McNamada.

Incidentally, Marengo beat Lutheran in the 4A quarterfinals 38-28.

Above, Byron’sTrevor Koritz is tackled by Jonathan Ward after intercepting a pass against Bishop McNamara on Nov. 14. Below, Brandon Elsbury eyes the goal line as he dives for a score. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Byron’s Jacob Elsbury is tackled by the Bishop McNamara defensive line during Class 3A playoff action in Kankakee on Nov. 14. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, November 19, 2015, Page B2

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Marcos fall to Stark County Rebels in quarterfinals From B1 quarterback Brody Grobe to halfback Brooks Grobe resulted in one fumble, and Beers coughed up his second fumble to end another drive.

Polo (11-1) had scored 577 points through 11 games, but managed just one offensive touchdown against a stout Stark County defense.

That was a 3-yard run from Brooks Grobe with 2:22 to go in the first quarter to bring Polo to within 7-6.

Less than a minute later, linebacker Brad Cavanaugh picked off a pass and returned it 35 yards for a score to put Polo up 14-7, but the Marcos were unable

to contain a potent Stark County attack.

Junior wide receiver Logan Knobloch found openings in the Polo secondary all day, with five catches for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

He scored on slant patterns from 9 and 10 yards in the first half, then the back-breaker was an 83yard bomb he hauled in from quarterback John Groter, another junior, on the first play of the fourth quarter.

That put the Rebels (120) ahead 28-17, and forced the Marcos to take some chances down the stretch. It did not go well, as Polo’s last two possessions ended with interceptions.

Senior cornerback Richie Bartnick had Knobloch covered well on most of his receptions, but was either out-fought or out-leaped for the ball.

“I just turned around a little too late,” Bartnick said.

“If I had turned around in time, I think it would have been a little different.”

Handling the ground game for Stark County was senior Chase Johnson, who had 36 carries for 155 yards, including TD runs of 19 and 6 yards.

The 19-yarder, with 2:05 left in the second quarter, was set up by a 42-yard completion from Groter to Knobloch. The final score,

with 1:13 left in the game, was simply icing on the cake.

Stark County, which lost to Forreston in last year’s quarterfinal round, can now make plans for a semifinal visit from Ottawa Marquette next week.

“We’ve really focused on making that semifinal game,” Groter said, “and

now we’ll see what we can do with that.”

Polo, meanwhile, was the last NUIC team in the playoffs.

It came up a step short of equaling the school’s deepest penetration in the postseason, achieved by the 1983 club that lost in the 2A semifinals to Woodstock

Marian.

“I’ll never forget this season,” Brody Grobe said.

“Forty years from now, I’ll never forget all these guys. I have more than one brother on this team. That’s every single one of them, and it was a blessing playing with all of them since second grade.”

Wrestling registration still open Registration is still open for the Hawk Wrestling, an IKWF program for wrestlers of all skill levels.

Practices are held at the OHS wrestling room.

The Hawk Red advanced group practices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. and new wrestlers are still urged to register.

The Hawk Blue group will begin in December. It is an introductory program for any youngster looking learn the basics of wrestling.

The program is run by

Steve Stender, head coach, and is affiliated with the OHS wrestling program to promote the sport of wrestling to youth in the community.

For more information call Mike Guzman at 815732-3101 or e-mail mike@ oregonpark.org.

Eight receive all-conference status Eight Oregon High School student athletes recently earned Big Northern Conference honors.

Three seniors on the Lady Hawk volleyball team were selected. Sommer Rhea

was a unanimous selection.

Bre Cullen was named all-conference and Haylie Rorbeck was an honorable mention.

Four senior Hawk football players also received

conference honors.

Brayton Finch, Matthew Crandall, Jerrick Orsted, and John Ghibellini were named all-conference and Maverik Turnovers hurt the Marcos against Stark County. Here Stark County players raise the Good was an honorable ball after recovering a fumble in the third quarter. Photo by Chris Johnson mention.

No local teams left in football playoffs

the Crusaders high-octane offense.

Maybe star running back James Robinson wasn’t 100 percent either. Bottom line, though, this unheralded team from Marengo made the plays to win.

I didn’t see the OregonLutheran game, but several people mentioned to me how impressed they were with Lutheran’s defense. For Marengo to put up 38 points is really saying something, center or no center.

After falling to Stark County, Polo got a hero’s welcome home from a community that has always been supportive of their football team.

Going into that battle, it was an uphill climb for the Marcos against an opponent that could run and pass effectively.

Very few 1A programs can pull that off and SC also had the physicality to back it up. They are a well-rounded team and it will be a big surprise if Ottawa Marquette can knock them off this week.

But, in the IHSA playoffs, anything is possible. Few expected Orion to lose to Marquette, likewise with 4-time state champ Rochester and 2-time champ Springfield Sacred Heart

losing.

Throw in the Lutheran upset and a person might as well forget about making predictions based upon past results.

After seeing Le-Win, Dakota, Forreston, Stockton and Polo this season, there is no question to me that Polo was the best of the bunch.

They were explosive on offense and more physical on defense that people came them credit for.

I liked he way the coaching staff utilized the size, or lack thereof, and speed on defense to create havoc for opponents with different schemes.

But, when you run into someone like Stark County, you could have the best game plan in the world and even that won’t slow them down.

Byron had an even tougher opponent in Kankakee McNamara, normally a 4A or 5A school. This year, they snuck down to 3A and though Byron racked up big-time yardage, they couldn’t stop the Kankakee’s offensive onslaught.

The last couple years, the Tigers have come on substantially and will be a force to reckon in the future.

A guy quietly plying his trade behind the scenes for Byron is volunteer coach Sean

Sports Column

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It seems odd that no local football teams are left in the playoffs.

This is only the second time in the last 20 years that the area hasn’t been represented in the semifinals by someone from the NUIC or BNC west division.

Often, there were multiple teams still playing, with the usual outcome appearances downstate, as well.

The biggest shocker was Rockford Lutheran losing to Marengo.

Ironically, Marengo had only won 16 games in the last 10 years. Now, they have become dragon slayers and Lutheran was quite a dragon to take down.

In football, most of the credit goes to the running backs, quarterbacks and receivers. After the loss, Lutheran came to realize just how valuable a center is.

Their starting center went down and from that point on, bad snaps led to numerous fumbles, handicapping

Considine.

After covering Sean when he was on the state championship team with current head coach Jeff Boyer, the thing that sticks out most to me is his humility.

In high school, he was extremely polite and modest and after enduring the ego glorification of an NFL career, the man is still a humble. That is a rare feat to pull of and perhaps a tribute to his family upbringing.

So, who will be the teams to beat in our area next year?

In the BNC, Lutheran will probably be favored again with Byron at their heels.

Stillman Valley might be like cage animal waiting to pounce. With a bunch a younger kids making key contributions, Dixon will have another good season.

Oregon is losing a nice bunch of seniors and have an equally nice bunch of juniors ready to take over the leadership. The line should be tough, but the big question mark is replacing the backfield.

One plus for Oregon is opening up against Clinton, Wisconsin (enrollment 382), who finished 5-5.

Compared to Johnsburg, this will be a more equallymatched contest.

Driving wise, there isn’t that much of a difference anyway. Clinton comes to Oregon first and the Hawks return the favor in 2017.

With 11 teams in the BNC and one league instead of two divisions, it will be a different look next year.

More on that at a later date.

Polo is losing one of the best senior classes in school history. However, the freshsoph program has done well and several juniors got experience, so look for the Marcos to be one of the front-runners in the Upstate division of the NUIC. Conversely, Forreston is bringing back a wealth of experience and may very well be the best team in the entire conference for 2016. Le-Win will probably will right up there with the Cardinals, while Dakota and Galena have a few fences to mend.

South Beloit leaves the conference and Amboy joins it in 2016-17, considerably ratcheting up the level of competition.

Unfortunately, I missed the chance to travel to Stark County, one of my favorite places to watch football, for the Polo game. What’s great about message boards, facebook and radio streams, a person can still get a feel

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for what is going on, even when you’re 1,300 miles away like I was in Utah.

It certainly seemed like there was plenty of fan support on behalf of the Marco faithful and Wyoming, Illinois was a rocking and rollicking place, just like it was the year before when Forreston invaded it.

Coincidentally, Utah was having their state semifinals last week and I took in a couple of games at the University of Utah.

With all the enthusiasm and school spirit at Rice-Eccles Stadium, I could have just as well been in Illinois.

No matter where a person goes in this country, high school football is king.

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

Nov. 3 Lindsay A. Horton, 30, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 1:22 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Horton was transported to the Ogle County jail.

At 8:30 p.m., police responded to a physical domestic call at 905 Madison Street resulting in the arrest of Jonna R. Surratt, 34, Oregon, for domestic battery.

Surratt was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 4 At 2:40 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of Jefferson Street involving a 2001 GMC driven by Tonya M. Moore, 31, Polo, and a parked 1996 Toyota belonging to John V. Donaldson, Jr., age 45, Oregon. No citations were issued.

At

3:22

p.m.,

police

investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash in the 1300 block of Pines Road involving a 2003 Chevrolet driven by Mary A. Oltmanns, 84, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Nov. 5 Savon D. Monroe, 20, Dixon, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. for possession of cannabis less than 30 grams.

Monroe was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 6 At 3:40 a.m., police issued a city parking citation to a trailer parked in the 300 block of Clay Street violating the trailer ordinance.

Nov. 7 At 3:45 a.m., police, while on routine patrol in the 800 block of Jefferson Street, observed where a hit and run had occurred, causing damage to a 2012 Honda belonging to Katherine R. Sheridan, 24, Oregon.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the

Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

At 3:25 p.m., police responded to a burning complaint at 602 S. First Street resulting in the arrest of Michael D. Ramsey, 24, Oregon, on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Ramsey was also issued a complaint/summons to court for violating the burning ordinance.

Ramsey was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 8 At 8:20 p.m., police took one 15-year-old juvenile male into limited custody for the offense of battery.

The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office for juvenile delinquency.

Nov. 9 Haley Lyn Rodgers, 37, Oregon, was arrested at 4:42 p.m. for telephone harassment. Rodgers was transported to the Ogle

County jail.

Nov. 10 Brandon M. Ross, 32, Ashton, was issued citations at 3:30 p.m. for no valid registration and no valid safety test. These violations occurred in the 400 block of Monroe Street.

At 5:30 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street involving a 2009 Audi driven by Dana M. Hoffman, 38, Dixon, and a 2005 Dodge driven

by Andrew T. Frisbie, 18, Oregon.

Hoffman was issued a citation for failure to yield– private road or drive.

Brittany A. Sable, 26, Monroe, Michigan, was issued a citation at 6:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Nov. 11 At 7:15 a.m., police investigated a car vs deer

traffic crash in the 1500 block of W. Washington Street involving a 2014 Nissan driven by Jan M. Kuntz, 60, Sycamore. No citations were issued.

Nov. 13 At 11:20 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at 510 E. Washington St. resulting in the arrest of Cynthia S. Ennenga, 55, Oregon, for domestic battery.

Ennenga was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 14 Eric L. Francis, 21, Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:55 a.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Adams Streets.

Nov. 15 At 3:30 a.m., police issued a parking citation to a vehicle violating the tractor/trailer ordinance in the 500 block of S. Sixth Street.

Two parking tickets and 10 verbal/written warnings

were issued from Nov. 2 through Nov. 15.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Checking a Subject Vehicle ...................... 13 Citizen Complaints ... 25 Ordinance Complaints/ Violations ................... 1 Juvenile Complaints ... 1 Animal Complaints .... 6 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............ 20 Disturbance / Domestic..................... 7 Assist EMS/ Other Department ....... 5 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window ....... 22 Vehicle/Building Lockout....................... 3 911 Hang-up/Open Line............................. 4 Traffic Stops ............. 21

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Lee County State’s Attorney charged with drunk driving Sacco-Miller issues apology

By Kathleen A. Schultz Sauk Valley Media kschultz@saukvalley.com Lee County State’s Attorney Anna M. SaccoMiller, charged Sunday with misdemeanor DUI in the wake of a collision with a parked car, has issued a public apology for her “lapse in judgment” and plans to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. on Nov. 18.

According to an emailed statement from Sacco-Miller on Nov. 16: “I am deeply sorry and regret my lapse in judgment yesterday. The Illinois State Police handled the accident and arrest professionally and according to the book, as I would expect nothing less.

The case will be assigned to the appropriate prosecuting agency. I will cooperate fully with the process and accept the consequences for my actions. I expect to be treated the same as any member of the public facing the same charges.

“Business will continue as usual in the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office with the usual considerations

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being made in each case.”

She promised a full statement, including an explanation of “business as usual,” at the news conference.

Sacco-Miller, 48, of Dixon, was arrested after hitting the car at 7:02 a.m.

Sunday in the 500 block of East Fellows Street. No one was injured.

She will make her first court appearance at 9 a.m.

Dec. 16 in Lee County Court.

She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a bloodalcohol content greater than .08, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

She was taken to Lee County Jail, posted $100 bond and her driver’s license, which is standard procedure, and was released, Sheriff John Simonton said.

State Police are handling the investigation, to avoid a conflict of interest on the part of Dixon Police Department, which was first on the scene and which works hand-in-hand with the state’s attorney’s office.

Police Chief Danny Langloss declined to release her BAC level.

“Our policy has always been that we don’t release anyone’s blood alcohol content,” he said, adding that “Anna completely cooperated with the investigation, she completed the field sobriety test and submitted to the breath test.”

Sacco-Miller was alone in her van and arrested onscene, Simonton said. This is her first DUI arrest, he said.

ISP Sgt. Josh Wren would release no further information this morning, including what SaccoMiller’s BAC level was.

He said that the only information he had was what was on the release, and that the BAC will be available in court documents.

Sacco-Miller, a Republican, became the county’s top prosecutor Dec. 1, 2012, after defeating incumbent Henry Dixon with nearly 60 percent of the vote.

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Sheriff Arrests From A7 Paez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

The accident remains under investigation.

Justin W. Collier, 38, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery.

Collier posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 9.

Jerrica L. Jahn, 28, Onalaska, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Jahn posted 10% of a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 4.

Andrew J. Swift, 29, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Swift’s full cash bond was set at $3,958 pending a court appearance.

Carley K.L. Denomy, 24, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding, contempt of court, and failure to appear. Denomy was not able to post bond and was scheduled to appear in court Nov. 13.

Nov. 13 Jesse J. Gilreath, 19, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Gilreath posted $175 as a full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

Nov. 14 At approximately 11:02 a.m., deputies responded to the 500 block of Pines Road in response to a single vehicle rollover accident.

After determining that there were no injuries, an investigation was conducted.

The driver of the vehicle, Chase M. Allison, 26, Oregon, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Jacob R. Pfab, 18, Stillman Valley, was arrested at 10 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop in 8000 block N. Kishwaukee Road. He was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge. Pfab was also cited for speeding, 84 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Nov. 15 At about 2:48 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the wrong lane of traffic in the 13,000 block of E. Ill. 64.

Upon arrival, deputies found a male sleeping in the driver’s seat of a red Chevy Monte Carlo, facing eastbound in the westbound lane.

The driver, Ricky Davis, 25 of Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, and possession of cannabis. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Davis was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Ill. 64 and Chamberlain Road.

After an investigation, Dennis W. Forrester, 42, homeless, was arrested for two counts of violation of the drug paraphernalia act and violation of the cannabis control act. He was also cited for no front plate and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Nov. 16 John Strader, 27, Sterling, was arrested for driving while license revoked and failure to appear. His bonds were set at $5,000 (10%) and $2,149.77 (full cash). He remains in the Ogle County Jail pending a Nov. 30 court appearance.

Dwight J. Banks, 21, Sterling, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. Banks posted $100 partial bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 28.

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

Nov. 9 Cruz Montana-Vares, 33, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson allowed credit for 180 days time served.

Montana-Vares must submit to DNA testing.

Counts of resisting a peace officer and obstructing

identification were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Lakke Ertel, 21, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to criminal trespass to a vehicle, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced Ertel to 12 days imprisonment and 12 months probation. He must submit to random drug testing and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment or

treatment as directed.

He must pay a $300 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

One count of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Anthony King, 36, Kings, obstructing justice, bond hearing, Nov. 19.

James Bamborough, 46, Oregon, aggravated drving while under the influence, hearing Nov. 13.

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State’s Attorney From B3 Timothy Baker, 43, Dixon, theft, jury status call Nov. 23.

Justin Carraher, 28, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call Nov. 23.

Justin Smothers, 26, Amboy, aggravated driving while under the influence/ obstructing identification/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, jury status cal Nov. 23.

Jayme Camp, 38, Elgin, aggravated driving while under the influence/ pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Brian Albee, 28, Byron, possession of a hypodermic needle, jury status call Nov. 23.

Gary Wright, 61, Rockford, aggravated driving while under the influence/driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 11.

Albert Cyrier, 39, Rochelle, driving while license suspended/resisting a peace officer, jury status call Nov. 23.

Bart Laisen, 45, Amboy, possession of a controlled

substance/driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Michael Tracey, 59, Rochelle, domestic battery, status Dec. 9.

Cecilia McGuire, 38, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, status Dec. 9.

Keegan Akers, 20, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Bruce Stahlheber, 56, Rochelle, theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Justin Bennett, 22, Mt. Morris, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

Scott MacTaggart, 55, Rochelle, driving while license suspended, jury status call Jan. 25.

Steven Smice, 41, Mt. Morris, driving while license suspended, jury status call Dec. 28.

Douglas Carr, 46, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Jason Edwards, 43, Stillman Valley, driving while license suspended, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

Adrian Moore, 33, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

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Christopher Jones, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Kyle Lowe, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Dante Drayton, 38, Rockford, driving while license suspended, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Samuel Thompson, 21, Amboy, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

Brian Holtz, 41, Creston, theft/criminal trespass to residence/possession of drug paraphernalia/resisting a peace officer, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Xavier Calzada, 30, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Devin Griffith, 18, Ogle County, aggravated battery/ resisting or obstructing a peace officer, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Charles Gerber, 27, Batavia, theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Anthony McMinn, 49, Rochelle, driving while

license revoked/unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, 402 hearing Dec. 4.

Mario Pineda, 22, Rochelle, reckless discharge of a firearm/domestic battery, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Anthony Wurster, 25, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, pre-trial conference Dec 14.

Thomas Johnson, 52, Machesney Park, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 11.

Reginald Turner, 42, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Matthew Turner, 26, Stillman Valley, aggravated battery, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Ryan Hayden, 27, Leaf RIver, criminal damage to property/domestic battery (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Dallas Hodges, 49, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse (two counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Gabriel Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglary (three counts)/aggravated identity theft (two counts), jury status call Nov. 23.

County Record Pedro Mora-Mejia, 34, Ogle County, aggravated robbery (two counts), hearing Nov. 18.

Michael Allen, 20, Polo, burglary, pre-trial conference Dec. 10.

Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, jury status call Nov. 23.

Nicholas Schleicher, 32, DeKalb, aggravated battery (two counts)/attempt disarming a peace officer, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Tiffany Gardner, 25, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Novi Nemeth, 34, Lockport, burglary/retail theft, failed to appear $30,000 arrest warrant issued.

Nov. 10 Michael Peterson, 41, Polo, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 143 days imprisonment, jail sentence is satisfied.

He is also sentenced to 30 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing. He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete

a domestic violence intervention program and an anger management assessment, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as directed by Probation, and have no contact with the victim.

He must pay a $715 fine, $750 probation fee, $210 domestic violence fine, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of domestic battery was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Nov. 13 Madeline Martin, 20, Rochelle, burglary (two counts)/aggravated identity theft, hearing Nov. 20.

Jay Diehl, 43, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status Dec. 18.

Benjamin Donaldson, 42, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

James Bamborough, 46, Oregon, aggravated driving while under the influence/ reckless discharge of a firearm, pre-trial conference Dec. 14.

Matthew Plumley, 32, Rochelle, child pornography, (three counts), status Dec. 18.

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.

Nov. 6 Eric Carter and Nicole M. Carter, quit claim deed to Eric Carter, 201 South St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township.

Julie Rowe-Tieman and Julie Tieman Rowe, warranty deed to Bernard H. Paul and Deborah A. Paul, property on West Devil’s Backbone Road, no address given, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $24,862.50.

Donna M. Rakowski, trustee, and James W. Rakowski, Jr., and Donna

M. Rakowski, revocable declaration trust, quit claim deed to Donna M. Rakowski, 1422 Crimson Ridge Lane, 39, Byron, Byron Township.

Donna M. Rakowski, quit claim deed to Donna M. Rakowski, trustee and James W. Rakowski, Jr., and Donna M. Rakowski, revocable trust, 1422 Crimson Ridge Lane, 39, Byron, Byron Township.

Nov. 9 Equity One Investment Fund, LLC, warranty deed to Robert Klemm and Debbie Klemm, 509 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $16,000.

Timothy W. Bruns, warranty deed to Dean A. Cater and Linda L. Cater, 10411 E. Hickory Ridge Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $50,000.

Curt Nelson, warranty deed to Jason J. Grobe and

Jennifer L. Grobe, 603 W. Oregon St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $215,000.

Stacy G. Morrison and Sara R. Morrison, warranty deed to Michael D. Nielsen and Jamie L. Nielsen, 106 N. Thomas Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $117,000.

Earl W. Forbes and Mary B. Forbes, warranty deed to Michael A. Davis and Mary Ellen Davis, 605 E. Wayne St., Polo, Buffalo Township.

Barbara V. Schwamberger and George M. Schwamberger, warranty deed to Jerzy Komlo and Barbara Komlo, Lot 68, Plum Ct., Dixon, Taylor Township, $3,500.

Ogle County Sheriff, Mary K. Holder, and New Century Home Equity Loan TR20053, sheriff’s deed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, 5338 Aspen Ct., Byron, Marion Township.

Nov. 10 Bemis Motor Co., by stockholders, warranty deed to Thomas E. Felker, 121 N. Fourth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $188,000.

Matthew B. Lesher ad Amber K. Lesher, warranty deed to Troy L. Lantz, 220 S. Pine St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, and Long Beach Mortgage Loan TR20061, warranty deed to Francisco Flores and Chelsea M. Flores, 837 Fieldcrest Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $95,000.

Robert J. Moreland and Carolyn R. Moreland, warranty deed to State of Illinois Department of Transportation, 8926 Ill. 2, Byron, Byron Township, $1,400.

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, warranty deed to Klint M. Kruse, 8770 N. Kilbuck

Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $200,000.

Harvey R. Briggs, quit claim deed to Harvey R. Briggs and Donna M. Briggs, 424 Hill St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Nov. 12 Martin B. Winterland and Denise M. Winterland, warranty deed to Joshua Smith, 2035 N. Meridian Rd., Chana, White Rock Township, $87,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Wiggale, LLC, 400 Williams Dr., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $50,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Judith K. Janesak, 302 Second Ave., Holcomb, White Rock Township, $29,500.

A.M. Kerns Construction, LLC, warranty deed to Travis

M. Kerns, 105 N. Grove St., Creston, Dement Township, $37,100.

Ogle County Sheriff and Randy A. Hammond, sheriff’s deed to Bank of America, 201 Roy Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Dennis L. Grove and Debra L. Grove, quit claim deed to Joshua L. Grove, 1102 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Dennis L. Grove and Debra L. Grove, quit claim deed to Lance C. Lovblad and Amanda L. Lovblad, 606 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Timothy N. Greenfield and Catherine A. Greenfield, quit claim deed to Timothy N. Greenfield and Catherine A. Greenfield, 2745 S. Brooks Island Rd., and 2728 S. Ill. 2, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Obituaries Lloyd E. Bolen Lloyd E. Bolen, 95, Polo, died on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born on March 9, 1920 in Leaf River, the son of George and Eldora (Jacob) Bolen.

He married Esther Williams on Feb. 23, 1941 in Iowa. She preceded him in death in 1984.

Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He owned the D-X gas station in Forreston and then farmed for more than 28 years in Adeline and Egan until his retirement.

Lloyd and his wife enjoyed

traveling, going to flea markets and the Chana Sale Barn.

Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Cramer, Sterling; son, Duane (Janet) Bolen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; six grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a sister and five brothers.

Visitation was held on Nov. 17 at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo, followed by aa graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Dennis E. Bennett Dennis E. Bennett, 69, a resident of Plainfield since 1977, died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov.13, 2015.

He was born October 1, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Robert and Doris (Grover) Bennett.

A proud American, Denny served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

He was currently a fields sales and rental representative with Illinois Truck & Equipment Co., Inc. in Morris, a job he enjoyed for the last 15 years.

He enjoyed a lifelong career in the excavating, heavy equipment and construction industries.

Denny was a member of the American Legion, the Plainfield Masonic Lodge, Society of King Solomon, the National Eagle Scout Association, and the Plainfield United Methodist Church.

A 35-year volunteer

fireman and engineer with the Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department, Denny also served on the board of trustees of the Plainfield Fire Protection District for eight years.

A real people person, Denny enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He also enjoyed playing golf, traveling for pleasure, and restoring Farmall tractors.

More than anything else, Denny loved cheering on his Madi and Ben at their many sporting events. He will be deeply missed.

Denny is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan (Patterson); his devoted daughter, Angela (David) LoCont, Plainfield; his cherished grandchildren, Madalynn and Bennett LoConte; his dear father, Robert E. Bennett, Leaf River; his sisters, Joy (Jon) Wirth, Freeport, and Carla

(Bradley) Miller, Leaf River; his sisters-in-law, Jean (John) Mrowiec, Winnebago, and Jeanette Conkey, Wausaukee, Wisconsin; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis James “Jaime” Bennett; his mother, Doris C. Bennett; his parents-in-law, James and Irene Patterson; and his brother-in-law, James (Vicki) Patterson.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute, memorial contributions may be made to the Plainfield Fire Protection District, the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation, 8549 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or the American Heart Association.

Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Plainfield Fire Protection District Headquarters, 23748 West 135th Street, Plainfield.

Funeral services will be

held on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Fire Protection District Headquarters with Pastor Chris Walters officiating.

Interment will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Lightsville Cemetery, Leaf River.

Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, was entrusted with arrangements.

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County Record Business Brief Kanavos named site VP for Byron Station Mark Kanavos, a 34year veteran of the nuclear power industry and senior executive at the Braidwood Generating Station since

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July of 2013, has been named site vice president at Byron Generating Station, Exelon Generation announced on Nov. 16.

“This facility is an important economic and employment engine of the region, and I am eager to help continue our safe production of electricity for many years to come,” Kanavos said. “We have had a good relationship with residents and stakeholders

in the cities around Byron Station.

That positive aspect will remain strong.”

Kanavos’ primary responsibility will be to oversee the safe and reliable operation of Byron Station and to ensure the public is kept informed of the operation of the nuclear facility.

Kanavos replaces Russ Kearney, who was promoted to senior vice president of West

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operations at the company’s nuclear headquarters in Warrenville.

Kanavos has 34 years of experience in management and operational support of nuclear stations, serving most recently as site vice president at Exelon Generation’s Braidwood Station in Braceville, after a term as its plant manager.

Prior to joining the Braidwood team, Kanavos was the plant manager at

Clinton Power Station in Clinton, Illinois.

Before that role, he held the plant manager position at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, Texas.

Exelon operates 11 nuclear units at six sites in Illinois.

These facilities provide 48 percent of the state’s total electricity and 90 percent of its carbon-free electricity.

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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.

Chelsie N. Boyer, 25, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, expired registration, failure to transfer registration/ sell, failure to surrender

registration, all charges dismissed per state motion; driving on suspended license, $396; improper use of registration, $459; Nov. 9, 2015 (Aug. 20, 2015).

Camille M. Lowe, 47, Lindenwood, failure to reduce speed, Nov. 9, 2015

(Sept. 11, 2015), promise to comply.

$146,

Aaron J. Fugat, 21, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 10, 2015 (Oct. 6, 2015), $120.

Gretchen M. Richter, 16, Leaf River, driving 15-20

mph over the speed limit, Nov. 12, 2015 (Oct. 10, 2015), $160.

Henry R. Ebert, 53, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 10, 2015 (Oct. 15, 2015), $160.

Demarcio C. Wilkerson,

32, Monroe Center, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 11, 2015 (Oct. 17, 2015), $140.

Stephanie K. Freeze, 40, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 12, 2015 (Oct. 29, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Byron Police Activity Byron Police Chief Todd Murray released the following information Nov. 5.

Oct. 21 Joel Gartman, 48, Byron, was arrested for domestic battery.

Gartman was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond.

Anna Eikstadt, 48, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding, 33 mph in a 20 mph school zone.

Oct. 22 Antonio

Walker,

40,

Rockford, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license is suspended.

Walker was released and must appear in court on Nov. 23.

Oct. 23 Ricky Kruse, 56, Orangeville, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended.

Anthony Coyne, 22, Oregon, was issued a citation for no proof of insurance.

Oct. 24 Timothy Marcks, 34, Byron, was issued a citation for improper lighting - one headlamp.

Oct. 28 Robert Alsvig, 42, Ottawa, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic signal.

Frank Mallonee, 35, Wonder Lake, was issued a citation for speeding, 53 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Oct. 29 Stephanie

Nold,

18,

Rockford, was issued a citation for speeding, 49 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Diana Perkins, 35, Byron, was issued a citation for passing a school bus while loading/unloading.

Kyle Guenzler, 33, Rockford, was issued a citation for using a cell phone while driving.

Daniel Willis, 44, Loves Park, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.

Brandon Hawker, 23, Byron, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.

Nov. 1 Adam Kunkle, 25, Byron, was arrested for domestic battery. Kunkle was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond.

released to a guardian and must appear in court on Nov. 23.

Davin McDowall, 29, Byron, was issued citations for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and improper backing.

Nickolas Oldenburg, 31, Oregon, was issued a citation for expired registration.

Nov. 2 A 17-year-old male, Byron, was arrested for unlawful possession of tobacco. The juvenile was

Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Mt. Morris Township, open unenclosed front porch.

Michael McCulloch, Section 33, White Rock Township, addition to existing storage building.

T. Palmgren Builders, LLC, Dave and Lisa Shaw, Section 26, Byron Township, single-family dwelling, $250,000.

Wade Kretsinger, Section 30, Byron Township, deck.

Wayne and Joyce Lagerstam, Section 35, Leaf River Township, remove dwelling and corn crib and construct storage building.

Anthony Rowley, Section 4, Flagg Township, machine shed replacing building destroyed by tornado.

N & J Homes, Tyler Carls, Section 8, Flagg Township, single-family dwelling

replacing dwelling destroyed by tornado, $175,000.

Tri-County Gun Club, Section 22, Eagle Point Township, cold storage building.

Timothy Rogers, Sr., Section 9, Taylor Township, storage building.

Bill Hopper, Section 12, Byron Township, open unenclosed porch.

Doug and Gayla Creason, Rudy Dixon, Section 7, Flagg Township, amendment.

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates in October.

Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial.

Gary Engbert, Section 3, Leaf River Township, remove milk house and feed alley, construct milk house and freestall barn.

Gary Engbert, Section 10, Leaf River Township, grain bin.

Keith Wilson, Section 32, Oregon-Nashua Township, storage building.

Paul Losecco, Section

29, White Rock Township, remove storage building and construct sheep shelter.

Aletha Nordman Trust, Section 2, Oregon-Nashua Township, hay barn.

Ricky and Dawn Geist, Section 6, Oregon-Nashua Township, construct single-family dwelling and convert existing dwelling into a storage building and relocate, $90,000.

T. Palmgren Building, LLC, Bob and JoMarie Branson, Section 30, Byron Township, dwelling addition (addition to attached garage).

Chris and Nicole Wiehle, Section 15, Marion Township, above ground pool.

Keith Kehl, Section 33, White Rock Township, change roof pitch of

dwelling.

Herbert and Sue K. Hill, Section 8, Taylor Township, storage building.

Jerry and Linda Walker, Sections 33 and 34, Marion Township, storage building.

Marilynn Mayer, Section 2, Oregon-Nashua Township, dwelling addition, (enclose existing deck).

Raymond R. Navalany, Section 32, Pine Creek Township, storage building.

Bryant Suess, Section 30, Byron Township, storage building.

Christopher and Stephanie Beran, Section 3, Grand Detour Township, singlefamily dwelling and detached garage, $80,000.

Robert Guthrie, Section 1, Maryland Township, remove dwelling destroyed by fire.

Wendell and Delores Poppen, Section 6, Leaf River Township, remove two cattle buildings.

Burkardt Enterprises, Ltd., Section 28, Buffalo Township, addition to existing storage building, $18,000.

Barry Maxwell, Berneice Maxwell, Section 27, Leaf River Township, remove and replace detached garage.

American Tower Company, Verizon Wireless, Section 22, Flagg Township, temporary microwave antenna placement on existing communications tower, $12,500.

CJ Home Maintenance, Michael and Deborah Hahn, Section 35, Marion Township, storage building.

Diane Stahl, Section 26,

Scott A. and Patricia J. Watson, Sections 18 and 7, Byron Township, amendment.

Scott A. and Patricia J. Watson, Sections 18 and 7, Byron Township, special use permit.

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 27, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: A Furry AffHairPrimp Your Pet Grooming Salon 217 Washington St Oregon IL 61061 Dated: October 27, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015

Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on November 6, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting for the the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Hawk's Rock River Motor Company 101 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: November 6, 2015 Rebecca Huntley, Ogle County Clerk Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2015

PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 15, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Constructive Innovations 122 E. South St. PO Box 135 Creston, IL 60113 Dated: October 15, 2015 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015

Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on October 30, 2015 a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Mike's Real Deal Shop 303 Washington Street. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: October 30, 2015 Rebecca Huntley, Ogle County Clerk November 5, 12 & 19 2015

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Bid Specifications for Snow and Ice Removal, City of Oregon Properties Snow shall be removed by shovel or snow thrower before 8:00 am and if necessary again before 5:00 pm. A nontracking, non corrosive de-icer (NOT ROAD SALT) shall be applied as necessary to prevent and remove ice buildup.

City Hall Sidewalk around the perimeter of City Hall plus this sidewalk adjacent to Third St. from the Spectrum building to the old Ace Hardware building.

Coliseum Sidewalks around the entire perimeter, sidewalks adjacent to Fourth St., Fifth St. and Franklin St., stairs and ramps leading to the entrances.

South Third Street Parking Lot Sidewalk adjacent to Third St. Pedestrian walkway between northwest corner of parking lot and Washington St. (IL Rt. 64), medians between parking rows and the south sidewalk (Library side).

Call Street Supt. Mike Bowers with any questions 815-761-6872.

Nov. 19 & 26, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS OGLE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. POLLOCK, JR, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 63 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Robert J. Pollock, Jr. of Dixon, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued to Elizabeth Ann Pollock, 2145 N. Clark, Unit C, Chicago, Illinois 60614, Cook County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Jeffrey W. Brend of Levin & Brend, P.C., 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Elizabeth Ann Pollock, Executor Jeffrey W. Brend Levin & Brend, P.C. 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3200 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 726-4440 (312) 726-0029 FAX g.papiernik@levinbrend.com November 5, 12, 19, 2015

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To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF SAMUEL B. FIELDER, DECEASED 15 P 78 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of Office were issued to BONNIE FIELDER, 328 EAST 4TH STREET, BYRON, ILLINOIS, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is MARNY E. KRAVENAS, MALMAN LAW, 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 Notice is given to RICHARD FIELDER, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on NOVEMBER 4, 2015, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before May 19, 2016, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MARNY E. KRAVENAS MALMAN LAW 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (312) 629-0099 I675739 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS. BRETT S. MEYERS, MELISSA J. MEYERS, HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 27 Property Address: 604 N. 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 9/4/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 12/18/2015 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 5, IN BLOCK 3 IN POWELL'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF THE MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 474, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 24-24-304-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 604 N. 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to 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.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $129,371.32.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679.

I675079 Nov, 12, 19, 26, 2015

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUBY F. MELTON, Deceased NO. 2015 P 75 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of a Ruby F. Melton. Letters of office were issued on October 22, 2015, to Sherry L. Hussong, 613 W. Teton Drive, Peoria, Illinois 61614, 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 29th day of October, 2015.

SHERRY L. HUSSONG Independent Executor For the Estate of RUBY F. MELTON, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DENA K. SNEEK, Deceased NO. 15-P-80 CLAIMS NOTICE AND NOTICE TO HERIS Notice is given of the death of DENA K. SNEEK of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on November 6, 2015 to ROGER E. EDEN, 106 W. Market. Box 522; Shannon, IL 61078, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078.

Notice is given to unknown heirs at law of DENA K. SNEEK, whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition to probate the Will filed in this proceeding, that an Order was entered by the Court on November 6, 2015 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/-21). You also have the right under Section 5/8-1 (755 ILCS 5/6-21) of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/21-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Oregon IL, 61061, or with the executor, or both on or before May 16, 2016, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the estate attorney within 10 days after being filed.

Clerk of Circuit Court Nov. 12, 19, 26, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS. BRETT S. MEYERS, MELISSA J. MEYERS, HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 27 Property Address: 604 N. 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 9/4/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 12/18/2015 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-24-304-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 604 N. 7th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence.

Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to 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.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

No refunds.

The judgment amount was at $129,371.32.

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679.

I675079 Nov, 12, 19, 26, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA PLAINTIFF VS KATHY A. PIGNATO A/K/A KATHY A. SKETTINI; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF ROCHELLE, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DTD 09/07/04 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 04-008; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF ROCHELLE; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF ROCHELLE, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A/ DTD 09/07/04 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 04-008; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 15 CH 108 321 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068-1442 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF ROCHELLE, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A/ DTD 09/07/04 AND KN**; 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: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN ROSS' ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW CALLED THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS AT PAGE 84.

Commonly known as: 321 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068-1442 and which said Mortgage was made by, KATHY A. PIGNATO A/K/A KATHY A. SKETTINI; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR OLD SECOND MORTGAGE CO. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 0217480; 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 A. Stahl Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before December 7, 2015, 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 PA 1506718 I6773903 November 5, 12, 19, 2015

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815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST BY MERGER TO NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELITE TREATS ENTERPRISES, INC., JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, STEVEN A. VOCK, SAUK VALLEY TREATS, INC., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, RHINO SERVICES, FALCON LEASING, LLC, NEXTWAVE ENT., PRINCIPIS CAPITAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 15 CH 39 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 15, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 213 EAST ILLINOIS ROUTE 38, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-476-007; 24-13476-004; 24-13-476-005.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $588,200.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 25144.57157. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 25144.57157 Case Number: 15 CH 39 TJSC#: 35-16288 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I675968 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE7 PLAINTIFF VS. PAUL H. YAROLEM, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMIEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

NO: 15 CH 104 Property Address: 708 N. 8th Street Rochelle, IL 61068

JO JOHNSON, GARY L. JOHNSON (DECEASED), GARY JOHNSON (AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GARY L. JOHNSON), ALLEN M. KATZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 44 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: GARY JOHNSON (AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GARY L. JOHNSON), UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows:

THE WESTERLY 165 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTION OGLE THEREFROM: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 88 DEGREES 64 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 165.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO GARY L. JOHNSON AND JO E. JOHNSON FROM BETTY JEAN EBERT

BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED 11 MARCH 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. 9402391 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 0 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 59.84 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 165.03 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 0 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 60.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND IS DESIGNATED PARCEL 003-21A ON THE PLAT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS 0.228 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OF WHICH 0.190 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY SET ASIDE FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION, SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE BEARING OF NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. .

PIN: 20-06-400-002.

Commonly known as: 14492 West Sterling Road, Polo, IL 61064, and which said Mortgage was made by JO JOHNSON, and GARY JOHNSON (DECEASED), as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0613166, and the present owner(s) of the property being ALLEN KATZ, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before DECEMBER 7, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the Dated, Oregon, prayer of said Complaint.

Illinois,.

Clerk of the Ogle County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 14492 West Sterling Road, Polo, IL 61064 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN POWELLS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-24-303-004 COMMON ADDRESS: 708 N. 8th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 And which mortgages were made by Paul H. Yarolem, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated June 22, 2006, and recorded as Document No.0607294, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the 14TH day of DECEMBER , 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.2309 November 12, 19 & 26 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST BY MERGER TO NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELITE TREATS ENTERPRISES, INC., JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, STEVEN A. VOCK, SAUK VALLEY TREATS, INC., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, RHINO SERVICES, FALCON LEASING, LLC, NEXTWAVE ENT., PRINCIPIS CAPITAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 15 CH 39 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 15, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 13, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Ogle County, Illinois.

Parcel 1: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Five (5) in Horner's Subdivision, a subdivision located in the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section 13, as recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence Northwesterly along the Northerly line of Lots Five (5) and Four ( 4), a distance of 222.42 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Four (4), said point also being the Northeast corner of Lot Three (3) in said subdivision; thence Northerly, along an extension of the West line of said Lot Four ( 4 ), at an angle of 101 degrees 00 minutes 37 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 33.26 feet; thence Easterly, at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 34 seconds measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 219.16 feet; thence Southerly, perpendicular to the last described course, a distance of 66.09 feet to the intersection of a Northerly of the East line of said Lot Five (5); thence Southerly, along said Northerly extension at an angle of 175 degrees 01 minutes 28 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 9.72 feet to the Point of Beginning situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Parcel 2: Lots Four (4) and Five (5) as designated upon the Plat of Horner's Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the plat thereof recorded April 24, 1975 in Plat File A, Page 12 as Document No. 439957 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 213 EAST ILLINOIS ROUTE 38, Rochelle, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-13-476-007; 24-13-476004; 24-13-476-005.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $588,200.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 25144.57157. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 25144.57157 Case Number: 15 CH 39 TJSC#: 35-16288 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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TUES., DECEMBER 8TH @ 10:00 A.M. AT THE FARM: 17006 West Cahill Rd., Brimfield, IL From Brimfield, IL, take N Maher Rd (10) south 1.5 miles to Cahill Rd., then east 5 mile to the farm.

909

2000 Suburban 5.3 runs good, new brakes & rear end $2200/obo.

Call 214-551-3405

TRUCKS

MOTORCYCLES

A.T.V.S

912

1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

DETAILED LISTING & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.sullivanauctioneers.com

TRACTORS: ’07 JD 8330 MFWD w/ 2,352 hrs.; ’95 JD 8200 MFWD w/ 6,079 hrs.; ’79 JD 4440 w/ 7,848 hrs.

COMBINE & HEADS: ’09 JD 9570 STS w/ 1,247/942 hrs.; ’09 JD 608C 8R30”; ’02 JD 920F; 30’ 4-wheel header cart.

FARM MACHINERY: JD 7200 16R30” planter; IH 5100 “Soybean Special” 13’ grain drill; JD 980 30’ field cultivator; DMI 527B 5-shank ripper; IH 490 24’ disk; McFarlane 30’ harrow; AerWay 20’ tillage tool; JD 120 20’ stalk shredder; JD 400 30’ rotary hoe; JD MX7 7’ 3 pt. rotary mower; JD 845 8R30” cultivator.

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP., SPRAYERS, DIRT SCRAPER & FORK TRUCK: ADS 2-box tender; J&M 650 bushel grain cart; (4) M&W 4250 gravity wagons; Westfield 8”x 61’ swing away auger; Hutchison 8”x 60’ auger; 11’ sweep auger; Auger hoppers; Farm Fans, Inc. 420J grain dryer; Best Way Field Pro II 1000 gal. pull type sprayer; 2,000 gal. tank on Pequea tandem axle manure spreader; (2) 800 gal. tanks on 10-ton JD 1065 running gear; Baer 10’ dirt scraper; Servis 8’ 3 pt. blade; Cat V60B fork truck.

FARM SUPPORT ITEMS: Delta stainless truck tool box; Bachtold weed cutter; Electric motors including 5 hp; 125 gal. fuel tank w/ electric pump; Transfer pump; (2) 1,000 gal. diesel fuel tanks; 300 gal. overhead gas tank; Misc. truck tires & rims; (8) IH suitcase weights; Brackets for Remlinger harrow; Winpower PTO generator; Also selling other farm items.

PETER & PATSY CAHILL

Cell (309) 678-0495 • Home (309) 446-3237 FOR INFO.: LUKE SULLIVAN @ (309) 371-5214

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 IL LIC. #444000107 • www.sullivanauctioneers.com

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815 626 5365

Used Salon Equipment For Sale: (avail. Jan. 1) 4 hydraulic chairs, 4 standing mats, 1 porcelain shampoo bowl, 4 mirrors, 4 oak shelves, 4 solid oak storage cabinets w/ shelves & drawer, pedicure chair (needs new motor), washer/ dryer, reception chairs, retail shelves, 2 blow drying units, reception desk.

Call 815-946-2939.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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

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AUTOMOBILES

905

1989 Jaguar XJ6, $700/obo. Needs work. Call 815564-0297.

NEW TODAY 2002 Toyota Camry, clean, no rust, power everything, high miles, $3500 815-625-6629

NEW TODAY 2003 Toyota Corolla CE, less than 43K mi. $6300/ obo. Can be seen on the corner of Lynn Blvd. & 12th Ave. in Sterling.

815-213-1227.

2011 BMW 35i Z4 Roadster, 12K mi. & in pristine cond.

Garaged in heated & carpeted facility.

Stored in winter months. $36,500.

Call 815-626-4048

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 19, 2015, Page B10

GREG MAJESKI

“THE REAL DEAL” 1701 E 4th St.,, Sterling, g, IL 61081 • 815-625-9600

BRENT THOMAS

DAN VEREIDE

DAN DANREITER

NO TENTS, NO GIMMICKS,

NO GIVEAWAYS!!

AREA’S LARGEST LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED USED CAR DEALER…OVER 140 FORDS AND CHEVYS IN STOCK!!!

DON’T SETTLE FOR AN OLD CAR WHEN YOU CAN DRIVE A NEWER, CARFAX GUARANTEED, PRE-OWNED VEHICLE!

14 CHEVY CRUZE 3 TO CHOOSE!

$

12,999 OR *

12 NISSAN SEN NTRA

189/MO WITH 0 DOWN!^

12 FORD FOCUS SE

$10,999*

14 FORD FOCUS

YOUR CHOICE!

$

14 FORD FIESTA

OR $

15 /MO WITH 159 0 DOWN!^

YOUR CHOICE! $AVE $ • $AVE $ • $AVE $ • $AVE $ • $AVE $ • $AVE $ • $AVE $

$

219

3 TO CHOOSE!

/mo

WITH

13 DODGE AVENGER SXT

OR $

UNDER $10,000!*

14,999*

0 DOWN!^ 13 BUICK VERANO

LOCAL TRADES!!

• 07 Chrysler PT Cruiser ..... $4,999*

• 04 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

• 05 Chevy Monte Carlo ....... $4,999*

3800 V6, Orange, Clean .... $5,999*

• 04 Land Rover Discovery

• 04 Mercury Mountaineer

Black, Leather, 4x4........... $3,999*

Leather, Sunroof ............... $4,999*

• 03 Cadillac DTS

ONLY 21,000 MILES 13 CHEVY MALIBU LT

14 CHEVY IMPALA LT

• 02 Ford Focus................... $2,999*

Black, Sunroof, Very Clean $6,999*

• 98 Buick Lesabre............... $1,999*

• 02 Cadillac DeVille - Diamond White,

• 06 Chevy Impala LT.......... $3,999*

Only 98K Miles, Clean........ $6,999*

• 05 Pontiac Vibe................. $6,999*

• 06 Chevy Suburban LTZ

• 05 Pontiac Montana Van... $5,999*

DVD, Leather, Sunroof....... $9,999*

ONLY 29,000 MILES

& MANY MORE!

ONLY 18,000 MILES

YOUR CHOICE!

$

189

15 CHEVY SONIC LT

14 CHEVY CRUZE LT

14 FORD FOCUS SE

14 CHEVY IMPALA LIMITED

14 NISSAN ALTIMA S 2.5

13 FORD FUSION SE - ECO

13 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN

LAST CHANCE $15,800!*

LOW MILES!

WAS $16,999* 16 999 OR $

248/MO^

• 02 Land Rover .................. $3,999*

/mo^ WITH

OR $

12,999*

0 DOWN!^ 14 VOLSWAGEN JETTA S

ALL WITH AUTOMATIC,

A/C, POWER WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, CRUISE, TILT & SO MUCH MORE! ALL WITH REMAINDER OF MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

COME AND SEE WHY WE ARE #1 IN USED CARS! 3RD CAR, FAV PLACE TO SHOP

BY WILL STUDER FROM STERLING, IL | OCTOBER 29, 2015

Everybody hates car shopping, and I am not any different. I just bought my 3rd card from them and I love it. They sell quality used vehicles at a low price, but more importantly they are no pressure sales, and will find you exactly what you want. They go more than the extra mile to win your business. If they don’t have what you want, they will find it. We have bought from Dan Vereide all three times, and he’s the kind of guy you would sit and have morning coffee with. He’s just a regular guy, who loves to find deals for folks.

We have bought three Fords from him and none have had any problems. However, you can ask anyone, if you do have any issue they will make it right. They have one of the best reputations in Northern, IL. If you are in the Sterling area, look at the license plate frames on the cars on the road, you will see Majeski all over.

RATING FROM WILL STUDER • OVERALL: 5 • CUSTOMER SERVICE: 5 OUT OF 5 • BUYING PROCESS: 5 OUT OF 5 • QUALITY OF REPAIR: 5 OUT OF 5 • OVERALL FACILITIES: 5 OUT OF 5

www.majeskimotors.com

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors. Photos for illustration only. ^$0 Down, 66 Months @ 1.99%,plus tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. Dealer not liable for errors.