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OREGON Republican Reporter

November 20, 2014 Volume 164, Number 49 - $1.00

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The Lady Hawks get ready to play in the tough Big Northern Conference. B1

This Oregon event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29. A6

Two Ogle County businesses will close their doors due to economic reasons. A8

Residents ask questions about referendum

By Vinde Wells Editor Five area residents turned out Tuesday to ask questions about the Oregon Fire Protection District’s upcoming referendum for an ambulance service and find out how much it will raise their taxes.

The fire district board voted Nov. 12 to place a referendum on the April 7 ballot asking voters to approve a maximum tax rate of 40 cents per $100 equalized assessed value (EAV).

However, board member Sharon DeArvil said that the district plans to levy only 35 cents per $100 EAV, which translates into approximately $175 per year, excluding exemptions, for a house with a market value of $150,000.

Trustee Brian Stuart said Tuesday the amount levied could go lower if fire officials determine in years to come that running an ambulance service doesn’t cost that much.

“We’re not in it to make money,” he said. “We’re here to provide a service.”

Currently the fire district levies 35 cents per $100 EAV for fire protection services.

Tuesday’s meeting was sponsored by the Friends of the Oregon Fire Department, headed up by Oregon residents Marie Tilly and Lindsey Breeden, and held at the fire district’s administrative building.

“How much is it going to cost the first year to make it fly?” asked Oregon resident Russ Martin.

Stuart said district officials

Ogle board OKs budget for 2015

By Vinde Wells Editor Only two Ogle County Board members voted their disapproval of the county’s budget for 2015.

The $43.7 million budget was approved 22-2 Tuesday night with Skip Kenney, Rochelle, and Pat Saunders, Polo, voting against it.

Prior to the vote both said they would vote no.

Saunders said she disapproved because of a fund transfer reflected in the budget that was not approved by the county board.

“We need to be more transparent,” she said. “I feel that’s a vote within a vote and I’m not comfortable with that.”

Kenney said he questions the amount of expenditures compared to revenues.

“I know it’s balanced budget, but we’re still spending more than the revenues coming in,” he

said. “I’m opposed to that.”

Kenney also voted not to last year’s $37.9 million budget and protested the amount being taken from the Long Range Planning Fund to bolster other funds.

Revenues in that fund come from the host fees paid by garbage collection firms to dump refuse in the landfills within the county.

Board member Ron Colson, Mt. Morris, who voted in favor of the budget Tuesday night, protested using host fees on anything but new construction.

Host fees are expected to bring more than $3.5 million into the county’s coffers in 2015.

According to the budget, the Long Range Planning Fund, which is earmarked for major capital projects, is projected to start the new fiscal year Dec. 1 with a balance of $4.3 million, add $3.1 million in revenues from the host fees and another Turn to A2

are putting together an estimate based on the various costs involved running a fulltime ambulance service.

He said the costs will be partially covered by the taxes the referendum will raise if it passes, and partially by the fees charged to patients transported to area hospitals.

The fee will be approximately $375 for Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, he said, for residents of the Oregon ambulance service. Nonresidents will be charged a higher fee.

The Oregon Fire District, which covers 120 square miles, is the only area fire district without a taxsupported ambulance service.

Those services were covered by the Oregon Ambulance Service, Inc., from the 1970s until June 17 of this year when the notfor-profit business closed its Oregon Assistant Fire Chief Al Greene answers a question Tuesday about the doors for financial reasons.

upcoming referendum to provide an ambulance service, while district trustee Brian

Turn to A2 Stuart, left, and secretary Cecelia Zimmerman listen. Photo by Vinde Wells

Skridla’s body will be exhumed

By Vinde Wells Editor The exhumation of the body of a Rockford man could yield important evidence into a 66-year-old unsolved double homicide, according to an Oregon businessman.

Mike Arians said last week that Stanley Skridla’s coffin may hold more than just Skridla’s remains.

Informants have told him, he said, that the skull of the other murder victim, Mary Jane Reed, Oregon, and the gun that killed the two could be inside.

Arians and Skridla’s nephew Steve Skridla, 62, Rockford, held a press conference Nov. 12 at the Roadhouse, the bar and restaurant Arians owns on Oregon’s south side.

They announced that

Winnebago County Judge Eugene G. Doherty has signed an order granting their petition to exhume Stanley Skridla’s body from Calvary Cemetery, Rockford.

The order says the exhumation must be completed by June 30, 2015.

Arians said he expects it to take place in March or April.

Reed, who was only 17 at the time, failed to return home after a date on June 24, 1948.

She and Skridla, 28, her companion on the night she disappeared, were subsequently found shot to death.

Skridla’s body was discovered the next morning on County Farm Road south of Oregon. He had been shot five times.

Reed’s badly decomposed body was found four days

later in a ditch along Devil’s The double murder Backbone Road west of has never been solved, Oregon. She had been shot Turn to A11 once in the head.

Steve Skridla, Rockford, nephew of Stanley Skridla, talks about the plans to exhume his uncle. Photo by Chris Johnson

F.N. Smith named Rick Hahn Business of the Year

By Christi Warren Sauk Valley Media Sometimes, the greatest appreciation comes without a word – instead with a beaming smile.

And sometimes, it’s followed by thunderous applause.

Speaker Tom Wadsworth presented the first award of the Village of Progress annual banquet – the John Herrmann Personal Achievement Award – to Deanna Gregory, who first enrolled with the organization in 1993.

In 2000, Gregory began working part-time at Rochelle’s Dairy Queen before a serious health issue forced her to leave her job, and the Village, too.

She came back in 2005, and Fred Smith (left) of the F.N. Smith Corporation accepts the Rick Hahn Business of the since then has continued to Year Award. Smith received the award at the Village of Progress banquet on Nov. 12. work hard toward achieving

her personal goals, one of which is purely and simply to help others. Another is to be able to live independently. It’s for those reasons, Wadsworth said, that Gregory was given the award.

Gregory smiled as he wrapped up his remarks, and quietly took her seat again as the crowd erupted in applause.

More than 300 people showed up to St. Mary’s Learning Center in Oregon Nov. 12 to celebrate the talents and contributions of the Village of Progress’ many consumers and volunteers.

The night marked the 45th annual banquet for the Village of Progress, the private, not-for-profit organization that provides training and rehabilitation for Ogle County adults with developmental disabilities.

These clients are called consumers.

Founded in 1969, the organization works with dedicated volunteers to help their consumers live fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

The annual banquet is the organization’s chance to thank volunteers and consumers alike for their work.

It was the 22nd time the John Herrmann Personal Achievement Award was given out, and it’s named for the 30 years of dedicated service that Herrmann put in as a member of the Village’s Board of Directors, starting in the organization’s first year of operation, and then later as a member of the Village’s Foundation Board.

Photo by Alex Paschal, Sauk Valley Media

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Referendum will fund ambulance From A1

Decorations Christmas decorations went up in downtown Oregon Nov. 14. Above, Oregon Street Superintendent Mike Bowers feeds a light garland up to Rick Magnuson from Ehmen Industries. Photo by Vinde Wells

After that, the district depended on mutual aid from surrounding fire departments for ambulance service until officials hired ATS Medical Services, Loves Park, a private ambulance service.

Since July 1, ATS has been kept an ambulance and crew at the Oregon Fire Station around the clock. The fire district is paying ATS $6,000 monthly from current funds.

Martin asked if the fire district can continue to contract with ATS for that amount and levy a lower amount of taxes. “I challenge anyone to find an ambulance service that will come in for $6,000 a month,�

Stuart said. “ATS has been doing us a favor because we were in a tight spot.�

He estimated that a contract with a private ambulance service like ATS usually costs “six digits� per year.

The contract with ATS ends on April 30.

Assistant Fire Chief Al Greene said the district will likely enter into a new

Courthouse steps get partial facelift to the tune of $4,800

By Chris Johnson Reporter The steps at the Ogle County Courthouse got a partial face lift last week.

Workers from Sure Prep Concrete Preparation, Pewaukee, Wis. worked Nov. 14 to remove the Ardex, a top-coating, from the stairs, treads, and risers.

The company was recommended for the preliminary work by Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects, Rockford, which did the design work for the new sheriff and coroner’s administrative building.

The surface of the steps was breaking apart and posed a potential danger to the public. “We don’t want anyone to get hurt,� said Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker.

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the steps in October.

Sure Prep submitted a bid for $4,800 for the labor and equipment to remove the surface in one workday.

The steps are approximately 600 square feet.

During a November county Infrastructure Committee meeting, an update of the project was presented.

County officials have not voted to proceed with the project past the initial prep work.

Gouker said the county’s Long Range Planning Committee will study the issue further to come up with a long-term solution.

Concerns were raised about the look of a proposed aluminum tread cover with the historical look of the courthouse.

Architect Guy Gehlhausen had said there were limited options for the treads.

Gehlhausen attended the Oct. 14 Ogle County Long Range Planning Committee meeting.

During this meeting he included a cost estimate to repair the steps or completely them.

A project cost estimate

of $28,938 was quoted for repairing the steps.

The cost breakdown is $4,800 for Sure Prep, $9,886 for the new aluminum tread cover, $2,000 for labor, $3,000 for center railings to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and $1,969 for overhead and profit. This brings the construction cost to $21,654.

An additional $3,248 was listed as contingency, and $3,735 estimated profession services from Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects, and an estimated $300 reimbursable expense.

The total project was estimated at $96.46 per square foot.

To replace the steps the projected cost was $73,038.

Demolition of the stairs was estimated at $5,000 and new cast in place concrete steps at $42,000.

The same center rails would be installed.

Overhead and profit was $5,000, a contingency was $8,250 and professional services was $9,488.

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contract with ATS even if the referendum passes because the new tax money will not be on tax bills until 2016.

Martin asked how much current fire department revenue can be used to pay for an ambulance service.

Stuart said the district’s current tax revenues were levied for fire protection services, and by state law, can be used for ambulance expenses only to the point that it is not detrimental to fire protection.

A passed referendum will allow the district to borrow money for the ambulance service to cover the year until the tax revenues are available, Greene said.

Oregon resident Mary Ann Burdette said she is willing to pay the increase in real estate taxes to have a full-time ambulance service in town. “I really want this to pass,� she said. “People don’t realize

Meetings Scheduled More informational meetings will be held on Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, and March 24. All will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the fire district’s administration building at 106 S. First St. Anyone who is unable to attend a meeting is encouraged to email questions to friendsofofpd@gmail.com. what all you [firefighters and emergency medical services technicians] do. We need this service.�

DeArvil agreed. “Oregon was very fortunate for 40 years to have a private ambulance service that you only paid for if you needed it,� she said. “What if it doesn’t pass?� asked Martin. “911 will try to get an ambulance from another community if one is available,�

DeArvil said. “Or you can call a private ambulance service.�

However, she cautioned that before private ambulances will come, they will ask for personal and financial information.

“Meanwhile the clock is ticking,� she said.

The fire district includes all of Oregon-Nashua Township and portions of Pine Creek, Pine Rock, White Rock, Rockvale, Marion, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships.

More informational meetings will be held on Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, and March 24. All will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the fire district’s administration building at 106 S. First St. Anyone who is unable to attend a meeting is encouraged to email questions to friendsofofpd@gmail.com.

Private ambulance is temporary stop-gap measure for residents Oregon Fire Protection District officials reiterated this week that hiring a private ambulance service to cover calls in the fire district is only a stop-gap measure. “It’s a temporary fix.

It’s non-sustainable,� said fire trustee Brian Stuart on Monday.

The fire board hired ATS Medical Services in July at a cost to the district of $6,000 a month after the Oregon Ambulance Service, Inc., a

private not-for-profit business closed its doors June 17 for financial reasons.

Brian Bull, a former Oregon resident, is one of the owners of ATS and was willing to come to the community’s rescue, Stuart said. “They’re doing us a favor, but they’re unwilling to continue to do it on a longterm basis for $6,000,� he said. “That doesn’t cover their costs.�

The district also cannot

depend on other fire district’s ambulances for the long-term, he said, because those taxsupported services must first serve their own communities.

A separate tax levy for ambulance services provided by fire districts is required by state law.

The law requires that funds levied for fire protection must be used for that purpose, and can be used for ambulance expenses only on a limited basis.

County board approves budget From A1 $4,500 in interest.

A total of $4.6 million in projects is budgeted to come from the fund in 2015, including some costs from the construction of the sheriff and coroner’s administration building and the highway department’s storage building, technology upgrades, property purchase, and repairs and maintenance to county buildings.

A five-year plan calls for $46 million to be spent from

the fund over the next five years, including $25 million for a new jail in 2018.

The fund has been used to pay for the construction of the $15 million judicial center built in 2005, for the remodeling of the courthouse in 2010, a $7.5 million project, and the new $4.2 million sheriff and coroner’s building, which is under construction.

In another matter, the board tabled approval of a 50-year plan for property acquisition.

Board member Lee Meyers,

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Byron, said he favored waiting a month to vote on the plan.

He said none of his constituents that he talked to knew anything about it. “I’d like to see it tabled for another month so we can make it more transparent to the public,� he said.

Board member Don Griffin said the purpose of the 50-year plan is have a “roadmap� for the future so that the county is in a position to purchase land that adjoins its other property when it becomes available.

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Dudley Adams wrote about Armistice Day 1918 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 Dudley Adams wrote the following account of Armistice Day during his junior year at Oregon High School.

Armistice Day marked the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. The conflict officially ceased at 11 a.m. that day.

At this time the high school was located where the Nash Recreation Center now stands.

The school bell for this school was featured in this year’s Ogle County Historical Society’s float in the Autumn on Parade.

Dudley’s father Robert served as Ogle County Clerk for 12 years. The Adams family lived at 506 S. Fifth Street.

Dudley’s older brother Earl also attended Oregon High School and enrolled in collegiate courses at Wake Forest and Northwestern University.

His brother Earl enlisted in World War I when President Woodrow Wilson called for volunteers.

Earl died of pneumonia while training with his regiment, the 138 U. S. Infantry.

It must have been bitter sweet for the Adams family celebrating Armistice Day, and Dudley writing about Armistice Day saying “All in all it was one grand success and a day which will not be forgotten.”

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the Victory of the World War”

through, the whole town was thoroughly aroused.

Early that morning, the city decided to have one grand parade in the afternoon to congratulate the Kaiser on having himself defeated.

All through the morning the condensery whistle kept up its howling with short intervals of rest which only gave the piano factory whistle a chance to ‘toot’ more than ever.

Confetti was strewn everywhere. Guns were heard to keep up a continuous bang, bang.

Small boys were beating upon everything and anything that made a noise. Old Glory hung out everywhere.

Indeed it was a regular Fourth of July celebration.

Along about noon, the The Adams family lived at 506 S. Fifth Street in Oregon. Photo by Otto Dick Oregon ‘reserves’ in tank service were returning from Amboy filled to the brim with Amboy ‘Beva.’

Intoxicants were plentiful that day.

At one thirty the grand parade began.

Every implement of torture that would make a big noise was found in the parade, and the whole procession was a great mass of red, white, and blue.

Monday evening the fun began where it left off in the afternoon.

The two shacks just north of the Spoor Hotel, which were built about the time Caesar A fire bell drives in the parade at the corner of Washington and Fourth Streets ringing was making his campaign in to celebrate Armistice Day, the end of World War I. Photo supplied by Otto Dick Gaul, were left to the torch.

Oregon thus had a ‘hot time’ for a while.

If the Kaiser could have been in Oregon that day to see what a celebrated man he was, he would have realized his popularity.

By Dudley Adams “Monday morning at the quiet hour of three o’clock Oregon was awakened to the fact that the entente powers had signed the Allied armistice terms by the shrieking and howling of the condensery whistle.

Shortly afterward, gunshots were heard, and bells began to ring.

People began to get up at this early hour to celebrate the victory.

It did not take long for the news to spread over the city, and soon a crowd was gathered on the public square of the main street, standing around a huge bonfire, eating bologna, and apples as they burned the Kaiser’s body [in effigy].

Within a short time the whole procession marched to the depot to meet the 4:52 a.m. train, shouting, screaming, blowing whistles, shooting guns, and making all the unpleasant noises possible as they went.

Even Rip Van Winkle could not have slept during such clamor.

By the time the procession reached town, others had All in all it was one grand assembled and as the rays success and a day which will of the morning sun broke not be forgotten.”

The girls in the junior class at Oregon High School marched in the Armistice Day parade with a goat wearing a sign that read “We’ve got the Kaiser’s goat,” referring to Kaiser Wilhelm II, the emperor of Germany. Photo supplied by Otto Dick

Thank you for your continued support.

Oregon residents celebrated the end of World War I with a bonfire in the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets in front of the Sinnissippi Hotel.

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Memorial Garden was dedicated Service held on Nov. 2 at St. James Lutheran Church

Austin LeClere and Kiley Greene

Greene, LeClere will be married in June Kiley Greene and Austin LeClere are engaged to be married on June 20, 2015.

Parents of the couple are Kim and Roger Greene, Pecatonica, and Jolene and Timothy LeClere, Forreston.

The bride-to-be graduated from Pecatonica High School and is currently studying accounting at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. After graduation she has

accepted an offer to work at Deloitte and Touche, Milwaukee, Wis. The groom-to-be graduated from Forreston High School. He received an undergraduate degree in Clinical Information and Wellness from Judson University, Elgin.

He is a client support specialist at API Healthcare, Hartford, Wis.

More than 100 members of St. James Lutheran Church, along with friends gathered Nov. 2 to dedicate the Memorial Garden after the morning worship service.

The garden was the idea of Josh Langholf in memory of his father, James, who was killed in a tragic semi accident in 2012.

Josh began the project but his untimely death last March left the completion of the garden to Sid Anderson and Rick Nelson, committee members, and other volunteers.

This fall Sunday School children from the church planted more than 200 tulip and other flowering bulbs in anticipation of a beautiful and colorful scene next spring.

At the time of the Memorial Garden dedication, a stained glass window at the south entrance of the church was dedicated in memory of Jean Pittman.

Members of the St. James Lutheran congregations gathered Nov. 2 for the dedication of a Memorial Garden. Photo supplied

Nelson to speak at RRC on Nov. 21 Dr. Mike Nelson, local chiropractic doctor, is scheduled to speak at Rock River Center on Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Nelson’s topics vary each month, highlighting health issues and answering

Kids Christmas Store to be offered at Chana church on Dec. 6 and 13

A pot luck lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m.

Participants who are planning to stay for lunch are asked to bring a dish to pass and call the center at 815-732-3252 to make a reservation.

Earth Angels announces drop sites for collections to help families in need

Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County.

The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Forreston Public Library; Forreston State Bank; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Pete Harkness Auto Dealership, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Wendell Poppen, Leaf River, right, recently presented the Pomona Grange Public Credit Union, Polo; Mt. Service Award to Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Polo. The couple donates their auction Morris Moose Family Center, services to many events including the annual 4-H Livestock Auction. Photo by Mt. Morris; St. Paul Lutheran Stan Eden Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle.

At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for.

The fifth annual Kids Church, 606 Main St., Chana, and wrap their gifts.

Purchase the gift, attach the Christmas Store will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. The cost for any gift will be at the Chana United Methodist 13. The hours will be from 9 50 cents. a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

An adult must accompany Children ages 2 through the children, and coffee and Thank You 12 may come to the store cookies will be available for Brandon Hitchcock and pick out a present for them while the children are Thank you to all who Brandon Hitchcock, a Mom and Dad, or guardian, shopping. off ffered comfort and 2013 graduate of Oregon support during our loss.

Grandpa and Grandma.

Call 815-732-7683 or 815- High School, graduated on Your cards, kind words There will be paper, ribbon, 732-7506 with any questions. Oct. 23 from Fort Jackson, and memorial gift fts are gift tags and help to choose S.C. National Guard basic

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questions. This month the topic will be “The Joys of Turkey”.

This is an intergenerational program with students from Oregon High School joining participants from the center.

angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up.

Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278.

Anyone who knows of a family who really needs an Earth Angel, even if it’s your own family, is asked to

submit the name and address.

All the information is kept confidential.

What is most important is gender and ages so gifts can be purchased and distributed accordingly.

Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes.

Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Seniors Center.

For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit

Birth Hjalmar Thomas Johnson

Great-grandmother is Lillian Johnson, Blairstown, N.J.

Eric and Allison Johnson, Verona, Wis. welcomed the birth of their first child Hjalmar Thomas on Oct. 31.

He is healthy and was welcomed home by the family dog Dexter.

Hjalmar’s maternal grandparents are Tom and Jackie Halvorson, Brandon, S.D. Great-grandmother is Leona Mardell Ostenson, Fargo, S.D. Hjalmar’s paternal grandparents are Paul and Lynda Johnson, Oregon.

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greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Pastor Derek Rogers and to the Serenity Hospice House of Oregon.

The Family of Josephine “Jo” Harshbarger

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Dale L. Luker and Mary K. Rebecca Huntley issued the Elliott, both of Sycamore. following marriage licenses.

Nov. 12 Anthony J. Withers and Nov. 7 Tina S. Cox, both of Oregon.

Mark E. Smith and Nov. 13 Katherine A. Smith, both of Brandon J. Spandet, Mt. Forreston.

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and Tom Goble, and brother of Jessica Hitchcock, Uncle DCR Hitchcock and cousin Anaya Hitchcock and numerous family members live in the area.

training.

He earned his Sharpshooters Patch while in basic training.

He is currently doing his AIT for wheeled vehicle mechanic at Fort Jackson, S.C. He will graduate in January of 2015 and will be stationed the late Nikki M. Hitchcock. in South Carolina.

Hitchcock is the son of He is the grandson of Mary

Max Barkalow Max Barkalow, a Forreston High School senior, has been awarded the President’s Scholarship and the “Become” Award for the 2015-15 academic year at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.

He has also been accepted for admission to the college.

Enjjoyy a small town Christmas in Oreggon, Illinois

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Saanta • Mrs. Claus • Elves • Live Reindeer • Shopping • Food • Entertainment Horse Drawn Rides • Tree Lighting • Holiday Gift Fair Candy Cane Lane • Children’s Winter Carnival $250 Candlelight Cash Grand Prize

Saturday, November 29th 4-8 PM For more information Call 815-732-2100 orr visit www.oregonil.com

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, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 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 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez 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 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Sunday, Nov. 23—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Mission Sunday; LWML Bake Sale Wednesday, Nov. 26—7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Thursday, Nov. 27—Office Closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 28— Office Closed CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

(June, July, August 9:30 a.m.)

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too�

Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship.

Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org

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Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor 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 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Dave Jungnickel, Pastor EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Pastor Guthrie Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris 815-734-4942 Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen Thursday, Nov. 20—9:30 a.m. MOMs’ Group; 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m.

Family Fun Night Friday, Nov. 21—8:30 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 22—7 a.m.

Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Nov. 23—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 3 p.m. Youth Group; Evening Small Groups Tuesday, Nov. 25—9 a.m.

Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesday, Nov. 26—6 a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer Meeting Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church.

Visitors are always welcome.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor FAITH EVANGELICAL Chad Keeteman ext. 302 LUTHERAN CHURCH Youth Pastor 402 Second Ave., Forreston Jose Garcia ext. 303 Church 815-938-3203 We offer contemporary worship Pastor Scott Ralston and relevant Bible teaching “ A Church with a Heart — through In the Heart of Forreston� engaging messages, and 9 a.m. Sunday Worship powerful video Thursday, Nov. 20—6:30 p.m.

Join us after the service in our Bible Study for coffee, snack & fellowship Sunday, Nov. 23—9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Nov. 24—1:30 p.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m.

Confirmation Wednesday, Nov. 26—7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Service FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 Rev. Jerry Clark “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.

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GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley 815-362-6601 Jake Ritzema, Pastor Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m.

Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN LEAF RIVER UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Pastor David Poust 815-732-2359 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Grail Storm, Minister Friday, Nov. 21—Newsletter 815-732-7411 Deadline Worship Service—10 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 23—10:30 a.m.

If you haven’t found a church Worship Service & Children’s home, we invite you to First Church Christian Church in Oregon, where we accept one another LIGHTHOUSE UNITED just as Christ accepted us. Come METHODIST CHURCH as you are.

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Worship Service 9 a.m.

CHURCH (USA) Sunday School 10 a.m.

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Age Three through 815-732-2894 Sixth Grade. www.fpcoregon.com Everyone is Welcome Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH Holy Communion is served the OF THE BRETHREN first Sunday of each month.

Pastor Ginny Haney 409 W. Brayton Road FIRST UNITED P.O. Box 2055 METHODIST CHURCH Mt. Morris, IL 61054 402 First Ave., Forreston Phone: 815-734-4573 Pastor David Poust Office hours Monday - Friday 815-938-2380 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Nov. 20—7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21—9 a.m.

UMW Thank Offering Meeting Friday, Nov. 21—Herald News Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 23—8:15 Due Sunday, Nov. 23—9 a.m. a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 12 p.m. Deacon Meeting with Sunday School Monday, Nov. 24—8 a.m. AA Potluck Tuesday, Nov. 25—8:45 a.m.

Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Nov. 26—7:15 News Club Wednesday, Nov. 26— p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Thanksgiving Eve Service at NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Faith Lutheran OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon FLORENCE UNITED Pastor David Demmer METHODIST CHURCH 815-732-7404 2649 W. Florence Rd., 9:30 a.m. New Life Cafe Freeport 10 a.m. Worship Service Kathleen Brinkmeier, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

NORTH GROVE Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., FORRESTON GROVE Forreston CHURCH Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Church: 815-938-2194 Forreston Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Presbyterian Church in Saturday, Nov. 22—9-11:30 America a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 815-938-3605 Open at New Life Community Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Center 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Nov. 23—9 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

Worship Service Pioneer Club Tuesday, Nov. 25—9-11:30 Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Open at New Life Community FORRESTON REFORMED Center CHURCH OREGON 501 Third Ave. CHURCH OF GOD Tim Fry, Pastor 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 9:30 a.m. Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-6847 You and your family are FREEDOM LUTHERAN invited to join us in worship on WORSHIPPING Sunday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Hoffman’s morning Pastor Jeff Schlesinger message is titled, “Ideas from 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Isaiah, Part 6: The Reality of Climate Change.�

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Greeting you will be Dennis Dining Hall and Mary Cheatwood.

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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Gregg Downs, Pastor 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. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 23—11 a.m. Shannon Community Thanksgiving Service at Bethel UMC, Shannon REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Revive Service 5:30 p.m. Saturday Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School-9 a.m.

(2nd & 4th Sunday) 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. 23—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship Service 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 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill 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 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 Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 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 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Nov. 21—8 a.m.

Coffee and Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Nov. 22—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids Boutique; 5:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 23—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 4 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Worship Service at Disciples UMC Monday, Nov. 24—1 p.m.

Naomi Group Tuesday, Nov. 25—9 a.m.

Dorcas Group; 6:30 p.m. Adults Learning Something; 7 p.m.

Community Christmas Cantata Rehearsal Wednesday, Nov. 26—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Thursday, Nov. 27— Thanksgiving-Office Closed 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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Fellowship 10 a.m.

Sunday School & Confirmation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Sunday, Nov. 23—11:30 a.m.

Youth Mission Souper Sundae Monday, Nov. 24—No Bible Study; 7 p.m. Church Council Tuesday, Nov. 25—6 p.m.

Pack Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 26—No Wednesday Night Alive Thursday, Nov. 27—Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Worship Wednesday, Nov. 26—7 p.m.

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

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

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Events & Entertainment

Oregon to host Candlelight Walk on Sat., Nov. 29 Oregon business owners and service providers are hoping to bring the holiday spirit to town at the 28th Annual Candlelight Walk, slated for Saturday, Nov. 29.

“This much loved holiday event has blossomed into a community tradition that is now attended by folks from far reaching distances,” said Debbie Dickson, executive director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce.

Candlelight Walk originated many years ago inside Conover Square Mall.

The business owners inside this specialty mall wanted to say thank you to a community that had supported them throughout the year.

Today, that tradition of giving back remains strong.

Red Bow sponsoring businesses want to give back to the community, and one very generous way to do that is to take part in the Candlelight Walk, Dickson said.

Candlelight Walk brochures can be found at all Red Bow Sponsor businesses, the Chamber of Commerce (inside the Coliseum), and numerous additional locations around town.

Red Bow sponsors have made a financial contribution to help fund Candlelight Walk, and most open their doors for extended hours during this event.

Many of these participating

businesses will offer their own drawing for “holiday gifts”.

The Candlelight brochure will have all of the Red Bow stops on an easy to read map of downtown Oregon.

Many of the businesses are spreading their holiday cheer early by having their gift items already on display with the opportunity to register early for their drawing.

What is a “Red Bow?” Just look for the holiday red and white boxes and the big red bows. The businesses with these on display are participating in Candlelight Walk and want to say thank you to the community.

When you register for the special prize drawing offered by these businesses, your name will also go into the grand prize drawing for a $250 Candlelight Cash Shopping Spree.

The lucky Grand Prize winner will be able to spend their “Candlelight Cash” at any of the Red Bow participating businesses throughout the holiday season.

On Nov. 29, with the help of the Oregon Fire Department, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be chauffeured to the Ogle County Courthouse Square to kick off Candlelight Walk.

The couple will light the Christmas tree, followed by a stroll to the Coliseum for cozy visits with children of all ages.

Photos with Mr. and Mrs.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the tree on the Ogle County Courthouse lawn at the start of Candlelight Walk.

Claus will be available from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

The Coliseum, located at the corner of North Fourth and Franklin Street, will host the Holiday Gift Fair, Gingerbread Kitchen, and the Children’s Winter Quarter Carnival.

“Bring the family, young and old alike, for food, fun, and some holiday shopping,” said Dickson. “Plenty of candy canes and good cheer will be on hand, as Santa finds out who has been naughty or nice.”

The Candlelight Walk committee is also urging Oregon businesses and residents to light up the town by decorating their home, property, or business with lights, lights and more lights.

The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Business

Decorating Contest — open to all businesses.

The winner will be chosen by the Candlelight Walk Committee and notified by Dec. 5.

This business will be featured in the local newspapers, on the Chamber website and be the proud holder of an impressive traveling trophy.

“Show your community support and kick off the holiday season. Let us know that you plan to participate by calling the Chamber at 7322100 today,” said Dickson.

The Oregon Park District will once again, sponsor a “Holiday Light Contest”.

When you’ve completed your personal holiday work of art, pick up an entry form at the Nash Recreation Center, or find one online at www.

oregonpark.org.

Entertainment throughout Contact the park district at the evening festivities will be 732-3101 for more details. featured at two locations.

The Oregon High School Gingerbread Kitchen, Madrigals and Jazz Band will Children’s Winter perform at the Coliseum and Quarter Carnival children with “Dance with The Gingerbread Kitchen Angie” will perform on the will be serving up goodies stage. like homemade chili and slices of pizza, gingerbread Take a Stroll Down treats, cotton candy, and hot Candy Cane Lane chocolate.

In an effort to maintain The Winter Quarter safe foot traffic between Carnival will offer games the Coliseum and Conover for children ages 3 to 10 and Square, Jefferson Street, will feature a winter themed between Third and Fourth activity. Each game costs a Streets, will be closed to quarter, and every child walks vehicle traffic. away a winner.

Take a leisurely stroll down Money collected will go Candy Cane Lane and see live to the 4H Club/organization reindeer at the First National running the game.

Bank.

The carnival will be located Plenty of tempting tasty in the Coliseum basement treats will be available along from 4 to 8 p.m. during this avenue of food, too.

Candlelight Walk.

The Oregon Lions’ Club “We extend a huge thanks will be serving up hot dogs to the Oregon Park District, and pork chop sandwiches, the Ogle County Clovers 4H, Hermes Kettle Corn will and Blackhawk Crossing 4H have popcorn and kettle corn; for their help with this event!,” Cliff’s Apple Cider Donuts said Dickson. will have hamburgers, brats, Santa and Mrs. Santa will specialty pies and cider be on hand at the Winter donuts.

Carnival as well.

WRHL (Rochelle Radio), will host a live remote and Holiday Gift Fair the Oregon Park District The Coliseum will also host Summit Snowshoe Club will the Holiday Gift Fair featuring be on hand with displays and a large variety of businesses demonstrations. from outside the downtown For more information visit area, home based specialties, www.oregonil.com, or call and local entrepreneurs.

815-732-2100.

Drop off for monthly electronics recycling is Nov. 21

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management The monthly drop-off recycling day for residential electronics sponsored by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be Friday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The location is at the Solid Waste Management Department, 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, at the south end of the building.

Items that will be accepted from Ogle County residents for recycling are as follows: adding machines, answering machines, cameras, camcorders, CD’s/ DVD’s, CD players, CD Rom drives, calculators, cellphones, computer cables, desktop computers, laptops, monitors, copy machines, and credit card machines.

Additional items are: disk players, DVD players, electric typewriters, electronic mice, fax machines, floppy disk drives, ink cartridges,

joysticks, keyboards, main frames, medical equipment, microwaves, modems, MP3 players, pagers, PDA’s, postage machines, printers, projectors, remote controls, scanners, servers, shredders, and stereo equipment.

The following items can also be recycled: tape drives, telephones, telephone systems, terminals, televisions, toner cartridges, VCR’s, video cassette players, video game consoles, and zip drives.

A $10 fee will be charged for each microwave oven

brought in for recycling.

Checks should be made payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

There is a limit of two cathode ray tube (CRT) TV’s or computer monitors (or one

of each) per monthly event.

This is due to the cost of recycling these items.

The events are generally held on the last Friday of the month. November’s collection will be on Nov. 21 due to the holiday on the last Friday.

The December collection will be on Dec. 26.

The annual St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center, 881 N. Mongan Drive, Oregon.

Muffins will Santa will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.

A kids only shopping area only and spots are limited and will be featured, along with a will be filled on a “first come kids craft area, balloons, and face painting. first served” basis.

A luncheon with chicken Call Amy at Pinecrest Community at 815-7344103 x277 or email asikyta@ pinecrestcommunity.org for more information or to schedule a visit.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG) will open its annual November art show during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk, Saturday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m.

The ENAG studio and It includes singing, gallery is located on the dancing, and comedy.

The cast is made up of new second floor of Conover and old faces to the BCT Square Mall, 201 N. Third stage to get everyone into the St., Oregon.

This year’s show is holiday spirit.

Tickets for this original dedicated to the memory of production are currently Jessie Hinkle, a local artist known for her exceptional available.

Call the BCT Box Office scratchboard pictures.

Jessie was a member during box office hours, by visiting www.bctmagic.com of ENAG from its very or email tickets@bctmagic. beginning in 1957 and was active until her death in June com For more information of 2014 at the age of 91.

On display will be many visit the BCT website at www.bctmagic.com and the of her early paintings and scratchboards as well as Facebook page.

casserole and sloppy joes will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for youngsters 12 and younger.

Booths will offer Christmas swags, bakery items, a cake walk, candy, holiday crafts, and the famous Treasure Chest.

Numerous vendors will also be on hand.

A 50/50 raffle will be held

with the drawing at 1 p.m.

Other raffles will be held for a quilt, oil painting, professional photograph, and handcrafted rocking horse.

A variety of basket raffles will include overnight stays, an array of products, dining, movies, a professional family photography session, and more.

The community center is handicapped accessible.

St. Mary’s bazaar set for Dec. 6

Make a donation, get a visit from Santa Surprise that special child, or the young at heart with a personal visit from Santa.

Santa will make an appearance at homes or offices in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Polo, or Forreston with any donation to the Good Samaritan Fund.

The Good Samaritan Fund was established in 1988 to help cover the cost of care for Pinecrest residents who are no longer financially able to do so on their own.

Santa is only here for a short time.

Visits are by appointment

Eagle’s Nest Art Group to hold its annual art show on Sat., Nov. 29

“Christmas Kaleidoscope 5” will open on Nov. 28 at Byron theatre Byron Civic Theatre presents “Christmas Kaliedoscope 5’ for the holiday season, starting Friday, Nov. 28-30, and again Dec. 5-7. Showtimes

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Pages from the ENAG scrapbooks have been reproduced for the public to see. The pages feature Jessie and many of the activities of the early ENAG artists.

Also featured are paintings from Carol Ubben’s art class. The class included not only ENAG members but also several non-members.

Ubben offers painting classes twice a year at the ENAG Conover Studio.

The classes are open to the public, space permitting.

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

Artists will be on hand to greet guests in the studio.

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.

The Oregon High School Madrigal group will perform from 7 to 8 p.m.

Professional pianist Andy Strong will play music all evening on the vintage pianos made at the old piano factory which is now Conover Square Mall.

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Oregon attorney is suspended after caught with marijuana Richard Folk was arrested in Nevada two years ago

after 90 days by a twoyear probationary period provided Folk fulfills several conditions, including abstaining from the use of controlled substances, continuing treatment at Sinnissippi Treatment Centers or a similar facility,

By Vinde Wells participating in a 12-step Editor addiction program, and submitting to random An Oregon attorney’s substance testing. license to practice law has been suspended after he The complaint states that was arrested in Nevada two Folk violated the Illinois years ago for possession of Rules of Professional marijuana.

Conduct by: A press release issued • making statements Nov. 14 by the Illinois of material fact or law to Attorney Registration & a third person (a police Disciplinary Commission officer) which a lawyer (ARDC) said that the law knows or reasonably should license of Richard C. Folk, have known are false; 35, Mt. Morris, has been • committing a criminal suspended for two years. act that reflects adversely Folk’s office is at 302 on the lawyer’s honesty, Washington St., Oregon. trustworthiness, or fitness as Documents on the ARDC a lawyer in other respects; website said that the and suspension will be stayed • conduct involving

dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

According to the complaint, Folk purchased 7.25 pounds of marijuana in late December of 2012 while visiting friends in California.

He intended to distribute the “sour diesel” marijuana to friends in Illinois and Denver, Colo., who had given him money for the purchase.

While on his way back to Illinois on Jan. 3, 2013, the complaint said, Folk was stopped in Humboldt County, Nev., for speeding.

After smelling marijuana in the car, the sheriff’s deputy who made the stop asked to search the vehicle, but Folk denied the request.

He also denied having drugs in the vehicle.

However, a search by the officer’s drug-sniffing dog indicated drugs were inside the vehicle.

Folk continued to deny

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Christen earns an INEP award Mary Beth Christen, Community Worker with Illinois Nutrition Education Programs (INEP) in Ogle County, received the Individual Excellence in Outstanding Programming award.

She was honored at the state Illinois Nutrition Education Program (INEP) meeting in Champaign.

The award recognizes excellence in overall work performance meeting the needs of targeted audiences in providing nutrition and healthy-lifestyle education.

Christen works with partners and staff to reach audiences, using a variety of approved curriculum, to continually increase the number of programs delivered and participants reached.

Christen has been a Community Worker since January, 2004. She works with a variety of

the officer’s request to do a full search of the vehicle.

After the officer obtained a search warrant, he found eight separate vacuumsealed bags of marijuana totaling 7.25 pounds, a vacuum-sealing machine, supplies for the machine, vacuum-sealed brownies containing marijuana, and $1,050 in cash.

Folk was first charged with two felonies — transporting a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sale.

The felony counts were later dismissed, and Folk pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana.

He was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for time served.

Folk also agreed to forfeit his Subaru Outback to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s office and paid a $250 fine.

On Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) will begin sales of trees at 10 a.m.

Sales will continue for the weekends of Nov. 28 - 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. with weekday sales through Dec. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Beautiful trees left by the former Sinnissippi Tree Farm which was purchased by the PPSOC will be sold to pay for the 82-acre site which contains

high quality prairie remnants. It has been re-named Sand Ridge.

Helpful “elves” will be available to help tree hunters have a good experience to cut and find their perfect tree.

PPSOC is a not-for-profit organization.

Book sale will benefit DLR David L. Rahn Junior High is hosting an online and instore book fair to raise money for the library.

The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble store in the Cherryvale Mall in Rockford.

On that day, customers purchasing any item in the store, just need to mention Mary Beth Christen holds her award she received from the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs.

community organizations to ensure that limited resource families have access to information on good nutrition and physical activity.

INEP provides classes that teach participants how to use their food dollars

wisely, select healthy food for their families, prepare and store food safely, and balance food intake with physical activity.

INEP programming is evidence based and includes curricula for youth and adults.

code #11461290 and DLR will receive a percentage of the sales.

In addition, B & N will honor that same coupon online from Nov. 22 until Nov. 27. Any purchase made online during that week will benefit the DLR programs as well.

On that Saturday, DLR student volunteers will be

on hand to wrap holiday presents, host a story time in the children’s area of the store and face paint.

There will also be a special drink named in honor of DLR available for sale in the coffee shop. Additional information will be available on the school’s website.

Please direct any questions to the DLR library or office.

United Way seeking donations On Tuesday, Dec. 2, United Way of Rock River Valley will take part in #GivingTuesday, a global effort that harnesses the power of social media to create a moment of giving around the holidays.

To participate, visit United

Way’s #GivingTuesday web page and make a one-time donation to United Way on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or call Ogle County Director Jennie Beckman at 815-9864812 for more information.

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by Erika Johansen Summer of the Dead by Valour and Vanity by Mary Julia Keller Robinette Kowal The Final Silence by Stuart Doctor Who: The Essential Neville Guide The Wolf in Winter by Illusive by Emily Lloyd- John Connolly Jones Proof Positive by Archer Mystery: Mayor Library Closure Broadchurch by Erin Kelly The Girl Next Door by The library will be closed Death at the Black Bull by Ruth Rendell Preschool Story Time on Thursday, Nov. 27 for Story Time continues Thanksgiving Day. It will be through Dec. 18. Join in at open on Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays for from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. stories, crafts, friends, and fun. Story Time is designed Friends of the Library for 3-6 year olds. Registration Annual Holiday is requested.

Cookie Sale Yes, it’s that time again.

Twitter Here We Come This annual event is Saturday, Keep up with what is new Dec. 13. The sale is from 9 at the Oregon Public Library a.m. to 12 p.m. or when the via Twitter: @oregonlibrary cookies run out. More details to come.

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Oregon Library News “It’s a joyous world that picture books create, and a world that has inspired me since I was small.”— Chris Loker, curator of One Hundred Books Famous in Children’s Literature.

Picture Book Month Continues The library is keeping a running total of how many picture books are checked out in the month of November.

For each picture book checked out, patrons may put stickers on the bulletin board.

In addition, there is a coloring contest for ages 3-8 years old. Pick up a coloring page from the library, color it, and bring it back with your name, age and phone number on the back before Saturday, Nov. 22.

On Nov. 24, the top three (one from each age group)

will be selected to receive a free picture book. Age categories will be 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.

Picture Book Month is an international initiative that encourages everyone to celebrate literacy with picture books during the month of November.

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Two Ogle County businesses are preparing to close

By Vinde Wells Editor Two Ogle County businesses will close their doors in the near future for economic reasons.

Nick Bartholomew, owner of Byron True Value Hardware, 106 W. Second St., Byron, said that his store will close “when everything is gone.”

Andy Riegel, owner

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of Jackass BBQ, 501 W. Washington St., Oregon, said he plans to close somewhere around Dec. 1.

Bartholomew has owned the store for 17 years.

“It’s an economic decision,” he said Tuesday.

The closing makes Forreston Hardware the only hardware store in the county outside of Rochelle.

Charley’s Pharmacy in Polo also sells hardware

A Christmas tree and quilt open house will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the home of Beth Kalfus, 402 N. Sixth St., Oregon.

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Basler’s Ace Hardware, Oregon, went out of business Oct. 1. Owners Jeff and Cindy Basler were retiring and said they were unable to find a buyer for their store on Pines Road.

Riegel said he is planning to move his restaurant to either Dixon or Rochelle.

“It’s too slow here to sustain us in the winter,” he said Tuesday. “We do fine

in the summer. I need to go somewhere that I can be open 12 months a year.”

Riegel said he was planning to close for the winter anyway and decided to make it permanent.

The building where Jackass BBQ is located is owned by Ogle County, and Riegel had a lease until June of 2015 with an option to extend it for another year.

County board chairman

Kim Gouker said he is sorry to see restaurant close.

“Andy has been a good renter,” he said.

Riegel was already leasing the building when the county bought the property in 2013 from John Spoor for $150,000.

Shortly afterward, the board also purchased the house between the restaurant and the Ogle County Judicial Center.

The two parcels were purchased, Gouker said, because of their location.

“We bought land that’s next to us for some future board’s planning,” he said.

The restaurant building will likely be torn down, rather than leased to another renter.

“That’s going to be my recommendation,” Gouker said. “We said at the time we bought it that we weren’t looking to be landlords.”

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quilts throughout the home, enjoy light refreshments and Christmas punch, and check out the raffle baskets.

The walk is scheduled in conjunction with Candlelight Walk festivities.

Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again make up and deliver Christmas food baskets to families and individuals who are in need in the Oregon area.

To be placed on the list to receive a basket, any family or individual in need may call the VFW at 815-7326851 Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. or from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to

5 p.m.

Each individual or family must call for themselves with the complete name, address, and phone number for a basket to be delivered.

An adult must be at home on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20 to receive the basket.

Even if you received a VFW basket in previous years, you must call again this year to be placed on the list because the VFW has no

way of knowing if conditions have changed or recipients have moved.

The deadline for calling to place your name on the list is Friday, Dec. 5.

Last year, the VFW provided more than 120 baskets to area residents.

Donations from the general public and businesses are always accepted, needed, and greatly appreciated for this program to continue.

Local historian to speak at Nov. 21 Oregon Woman’s Club meeting The Oregon GFWC Woman’s Club will hold their next meeting on Friday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Depot with speaker Otto Dick providing history and current information about the depot.

All women of the area are always welcome to attend.

For more information call Eleanor Nelson at 815-7329005 or Judy Groharing at 815652-2047.

Duck Dash Winners Winners of the Autumn on Parade Duck Dash recently received awards from event organizers. Pictured left to right are: Laura Medlar, Duck Dash co-chair; Joanne Canfield, owner of Joanne’s Total Image, second place for overall duck sales; Carol Wig, first place winner of Adoption Centers for the Duck Dash; and Jessie Whalen, Duck Dash co-chair. Photo by Lori Fagan

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Madrigal singers prepare for annual Dec. 5-6 dinner The Oregon High School Madrigals invite all to attend their Madrigal Dinner on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6, with dinner beginning at 6 p.m. in the dining hall at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMC), 1834 S., Ill. 2, Oregon. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The evening will include performances by the OHS Madrigal Singers dressed in traditional English

Renaissance costumes, brass instrumentalists, skits reenacted by a cast of local students, narration and introductions by the court jesters, and dinner being served by the worthy wait staff.

The cost to attend is $15 per person, which includes dinner and the performance.

Make checks payable to OHS Madrigals.

To reserve seats, call 815-732-5300, ext. 1206, or

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Give the name of the person ordering the tickets and how many are attending.

The deadline for ticket orders is Monday, Dec. 1.

When placing an order please specify whether any ticket holder will require wheelchair seating.

Funds generated by the dinner will be used to offset the costs of the dinner and to fund future musical productions.

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Reading Matters Reading aloud has benefits for young children

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist There is no question that at-home support from families improves overall student achievement in school. We are all faced with busy schedules for adults and children that might include after-school sports and other activities.

It can be difficult to find

time to fit one more thing in even though we want to encourage our children’s and grandchildren’s literacy development.

One way that we can offer support is through reading aloud. For this month and at least one more month this column will look at its many benefits and explore a variety of suggestions for including reading aloud at home.

We can begin reading to children from birth. Reading aloud to our youngest readers impacts the foundations of learning to read in several ways.

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vocabulary is the first to develop. Our conversations with them certainly build their listening vocabulary.

Reading aloud to them is another important way to build listening vocabulary.

Children’s literature provides rich vocabulary and excellent writing.

Story grammar is a term for the parts that work together to make a story, such as the setting, plot, and characters.

Listening to stories helps build the knowledge of story grammar. Children who have heard many stories read to them learn to anticipate and expect how there might be

a good character and a bad character and there is usually a problem that needs to be solved.

In this way understanding how stories work is a key to reading comprehension.

It is valuable for our children to hear rich storybook language. Think of special phrases like “Once upon a time…”, “a wee little baby bear…” or “and they all lived happily ever after.”

All of these phrases build understanding of stories and how they work.

Another big reason to read aloud is to spark an interest in books and in learning to read.

Children who are read to from an early age are usually interested in learning to read themselves.

Children love the closeness of sitting on a lap with someone reading to them.

That connects reading to a positive experience.

Reading aloud is also a way to model fluent reading.

For fiction, it is fun to make different voices for the different characters when possible. Besides being entertaining, this models reading with expression as well.

How about a local opportunity to celebrate

reading at home? Each year in November the state of Illinois supports a Family Reading Night.

The Mt. Morris Public Library, with assistance from members of the Northern Illinois Reading Council, is hosting a Family Reading Night celebration on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Public Library.

Families are invited to attend for an evening of stories, treats, and crafts.

Watch the newspaper and check at the library for more details. We hope to see you there.

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Do you know a veteran?

Would you consider giving a gift that will last and honor the veteran you know?

The Ogle County Veterans Memorial Restoration project asks that you consider purchasing a paver to honor a veteran.

The memorial honors all those from Ogle County who have given their lives for our country since World War I.

The pavers are an integral part of the memorial and honor those who have served, whether from Ogle County or not.

If you are interested please request a form from the Oregon VFW Post 8739 or by contacting the post at veteransvfw@hotmail.com.

Bruce VanderKolk Chairman Ogle County Restoration Project

Public Voice We should stay with ATS for our ambulance

Dear Editor, I was just doing a little math on the proposed property tax for ambulance service for the Oregon Fire Department.

Using rough numbers, I took the $200 for each $150,000 house, divided it half to make the average house $75,000, multiplied it by the approximately 2,400 housing units in OregonNashua Township and divided by 12 to come up with $20,000 per month in collected taxes.

There would be more taxes collected from the houses in the outlying areas of the fire district.

Seems like we should keep the ATS service, a bargain at $6,000 per month.

That would make the average property tax increase

less than $30 per house.

There are probably some arguments for a locally operated service, but this pretty much covers the economic question.

Randy Holland Oregon Editor’s note: Fire district officials have said hiring ATS Medical Services is a temporary fix, not a longterm solution, to having an ambulance service in Oregon. ATS, a privately owned company based in Loves Park, would not be willing to continue to provide an ambulance and crew in Oregon around the clock on a long-term basis for $6,000 per month because that amount does not cover all their costs, even with the ambulance fees charged to

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Dear Editor, Veterans are our national heroes and sometimes forgotten. They have left the safety and comfort of home to serve and protect our country.

Holidays are spend alone and removed from family and friends; frequently in adverse conditions.

Hundreds have been wounded, physically and/ or emotionally. Many have given their lives.

As a Vietnam veteran, seldom is there a day when I don’t recall those days; days of comradeship

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Two scholarships were handed out From A1 The evening wasn’t just about handing out plaques and medals, though. For the 20th year in a row, the foundation was able to fund college scholarships – two, to be specific. To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Ogle County and a high school senior, or a full-time college student. They must also have a disability, or be majoring in

an area related to the field.

The first scholarship of the night was given to Brittany Sanderson, a sophomore at Northern Illinois University and Rochelle Township High School graduate, who is majoring in physical therapy at NIU. The second scholarship was given to Blaine “Mak” Seldal, a senior at Rochelle, who has ADHD. Mak plans to go to Kishwaukee College and study geology.

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Mary Jane Reed, Stanley Skridla murder is unsolved From A1 although a new investigation of the case by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in 2005 pointed to possible culprits.

Arians said he has new evidence.

“Three people have come forward with information,” he said. “One said there may be additional body parts [in the coffin] that aren’t his [Skridla’s].”

Another informant said some of the ballistics questions could be clarified by exhuming the body, he said.

Steve Skridla, who never knew his uncle, said he hopes the exhumation will answer some questions.

“I hope it uncovers enough that we get answers to what happened,” he said. “A lot of questions aren’t answered.

What happened to body parts of Mary Jane? Could they be in my uncle’s coffin? Could the murder weapon be in there, too?”

“I’d like to have this solved,” Skridla continued.

“The parties involved are likely gone, but it’s still family.”

Ogle County Judge Steve Pemberton, now retired, ordered the exhumation of Reed’s body in 2004 after Arians and her brother Warren Reed, Rock Falls, filed a petition.

The body was exhumed in August of 2005 from its grave in Daysville Cemetery, southeast of Oregon, for a post mortem examination and forensic testing.

The body was interred later the same day, except for the skull, several vertebrae, and a femur, which were held for several months for further testing.

Pemberton later ordered those remains returned to Warren Reed, Mary Jane’s closest surviving relative, to be reburied.

However, the bones have not yet been reburied. Arians said they are in a vault in Rockford.

Arians claims the skull and at least one of the vertebrae are not Mary Jane’s.

He hired Linda Keplinger, a professor emeritus in anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 2007 to examine the skull and several vertebrae he said came from Mary Jane’s casket.

Klepinger’s report said the skull and one vertebra did

not match up with the other vertebrae and appeared to come from different people.

Arians said Wednesday that if Mary Jane’s skull is found in Stanley’s coffin, he believes that would show that Ogle County law enforcement officials, the medical examiner, and the coroner were all part of a conspiracy in 1948 to cover up the crimes which he said he suspects were committed by a county deputy.

He said his informants have pointed him to two other people, who he referred to as “accomplices,” who helped the deputy commit the murders.

He said the two accomplices are still living.

Arians said he is working with the Rockford Police Department and Winnebago County Coroner and State’s Attorney, and also hopes to enlist the help of the FBI. He has contacted the FBI, he said, because his investigation has uncovered evidence that Mary Jane was kidnapped from the place where Stanley was shot and killed later.

“Mary Jane was kidnapped, and that’s a federal crime,” he said.

Arians said he is excited by the evidence he has uncovered.

“I think we may have a surprise for everyone on this,’ he said. We have some really good leads.”

“It’s been a long battle — 15 years,” he went on to say.

“We’ve got some good stuff coming down the pike here. I really can’t let the cat out of the bag yet.”

Both Arians and Skridla said a retired Ogle County detective has called them and told them, in a threatening manner, to drop their inquiries into the murders.

“Someone shot my uncle five times — three times in the groin and twice in the chest — and after he was dead threw acid on his face and hands,” Skridla said.

“That’s a statement killing.”

Ogle County officials, however, are less than impressed with Arians’ claim of new evidence.

“My detectives had information as to who committed the murders.

They’re all deceased,” said former Ogle County Sheriff Mel Messer, who served in the office from 1990 to 2006.

The 2005 investigation of the case pointed to two

Mike Arians looks at a court file about the exhumation of Stanley Skridla while Stephan Skridla, Rockford, nephew of Stanley Skridla, looks on. Photo by Chris Johnson

brothers from Kings as the probable killers.

Messer said he has no doubt the skull in Mary Jane’s casket was her own.

“Of course it was hers,” he said. “It was hooked to her body.”

Coroner Louis Finch agreed. “I believe it [the skull in her casket] belonged to her,” he said.

Both Messer and Finch were present for Mary Jane’s exhumation and subsequent autopsy.

At the press conference, Arians disputed critics who have said the chain of custody was broken when Mary Jane’s skull and other bones were turned over to her brother, rather than to a funeral director.

“All this talk that the chain of custody was broken — that’s a bunch of crap,” he said. “They’re one of a kind; they cannot be duplicated.

The skull that was in the coffin [Mary Jane’s] did not belong to Mary Jane Reed.”

He said comparing photographs and X-rays taken during the examination after the exhumation to the bones he has will confirm they came from the coffin.

Arians also disputed that he is hoping to gain financially from the murders.

“The primary purpose is to bring both families closure,” he said. “Solving the double homicides would be a bonus.”

He said he has, in fact, spent a great deal of his own money.

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“I’m not necessarily proud to admit this but it’s cost me $125,00 to $130,000.”

He said that when a TV channel was at his restaurant earlier this year to film for a documentary, he was forced to close his business for three days and lost money then.

“For anyone out there who says we did this for financial gain — that makes my blood boil.”

The Winnebago County exhumation order stipulates that the petitioners — Arians and Skridla — will pay all costs related to the exhumation and reburial.

A similar agreement was in place in Ogle County for the costs of Mary Jane’s exhumation.

However, an out-of-court settlement reached in 2009 stipulated that the county would not pursue getting payment in exchange for Warren Reed and Arians dropping a contempt of court lawsuit against the sheriff, coroner, and state’s attorney.

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Lady Hawks to look for quickness in tough BNC Basketball season begins this week

By Andy Colbert Reporter For the 2014-15 Oregon girls basketball team, it will be more than replacing alltime leading scorer and allstater Sam Lambrigtsen.

“We lost nine seniors,”

Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “We have girls excited to step in and take their positions.”

Similar to last year, Oregon will not have much height and will relay on its quickness.

“Without Sam, I don’t think our strategy will change,” Eckardt said. “We’ll still push the ball up and press.”

Eckardt is in her fifth year as head coach and has two regional titles to her credit, along with averaging 20 wins

a season.

Last year, the Lady Hawks (19-12) lost a heartbreaker in overtime to 2A state runnerup Prophetstown, 62-57.

The ever upbeat Eckardt is ready to move on and has built a solid nucleus of players on all four levels.

One major difference among the fresh-soph is that they have some height.

“At this point, we don’t plan to move anyone up, but will dress underclassmen

from time to time,” Eckardt said.

Currently, the varsity roster has only three seniors and six juniors. Leading the way is all-state candidate Emy Wright, a senior guard.

“She’s an amazing shooter,” Eckardt said. “On defense, she gets steals and rebounds. She a threat at every spot on the floor.”

Look for opponents to double and even triple-team the multi-dimensional talent,

especially without the strong supporting cast the team had last year.

“You don’t see many like her. We’ll be looking to Emy and the other seniors to lead us,” Eckardt said.

One player that really came on towards the end of the season was senior Kelsey Pudlas. A versatile 3-sport athlete, including a state qualifier in the pole vault, Pudlas’ athleticism will be a genuine asset at forward for

Oregon.

The other senior is Josie Sansone, who returns to the program after sitting out last year. Sansone is one of three lefty guards on the team.

Anni Wilson is a good shooter and quick at getting to the basket. Another guard will be Alli Henson. Abby Newman will be at the post or at forward.

Oregon does not have anyone resembling a center.

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Tigers defeat Comets at their own game 16-14 Byron advances to 3A semifinals at Wilmington

By Ty Reynolds Sauk Valley Media The formula seemed eerily similar, yet it looked completely different coming from the other side of the field.

In the end , the Byron Tigers turned the tables on the Sterling Newman Comets at last Saturday’s Class 3A quarterfinal contest in Byron.

And they did it the way the Comets had beaten teams all year.

Byron controlled the line of scrimmage and made every Newman miscue hurt in a 16-14 upset of the topseeded Comets.

“They were the better team today, for sure,” Newman coach Mike Papoccia said.

“Our kids played hard, but give Byron all the credit in the world. They move on, and they deserve it. It’s just that simple, really.”

In a defensive slugfest, Byron (8-4) landed the final haymaker. After being stopped on downs at the Newman 30-yard line on the opening play of the fourth quarter, trailing 12-9, the Tigers allowed just 1 yard in a three-and-out.

They took over at their own 35 with 10:25 to play, and marched 65 yards in 11 plays – the last 10 on the ground – for the go-ahead score.

Ethan Spickler cut back against the grain on firstand-goal from the 8 and was barely touched as he went into the end zone.

Danny Falconer’s PAT kick gave Byron a 16-12 lead with 5:16 remaining.

“That was a huge drive for our kids,” Byron coach Jeff Boyer said. “They had a nice drive, then they got a stop, and that could’ve been time for our kids to hang their heads. But they didn’t, and we came back and had an excellent drive, and scored … and we only left them 5 minutes.”

The Comets (11-1) weren’t done. Starting at their own 31 with 5:10 left, they converted a fourth-and-one on a Dillan Heffelfinger run, then converted a third-and-4 on a Logan Whitman quarterback keeper. But on third-andfive from the Byron 38, Whitman’s deep pass to Shayne Allen was intercepted by the Tigers’ Josh Larson at the 1-yard line.

It was Larson’s second interception, as he had a pick-six 2½ minutes into the second half to give Byron a 9-6 lead right out of halftime.

“That first interception, I saw the ball coming out there and I just took it,” Larson said. “I was just kind of there, kind of ran the route with the receiver, and I don’t know how long the return was, but I just ran.

“I don’t know on the second one; it was all a blur, and it just happened. I opened Turn to B2

Byron’s Josh Larson celebrates with assistant coach Kevin O’Neil after the Tigers upset Sterling Newman 16-14 to advance to the semifinals of the Class 3A tournament. Larson had key interceptions during the game and ran one back for a touchdown. More photos at www.oglecountynews.com, Photo by Earleen Hinton

Byron quarterback Payton Janssen tosses the ball to Jacob Elsbury during action against Sterling Newman on Nov. 15. Byron plays Wilmington this Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m., in the 3A semifinals. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Forreston avenges 2012 loss to Stark County 33-19

By Andy Colbert Reporter

of Forreston modifying its plan of attack on Nov. 15 in a 33-19 win over previously With so many scoring unbeaten Stark County in the threats and so many ways to quarterfinal round of the 1A use them, it was just a matter playoffs.

After fumbling and then punting twice on its first three offensive possessions, the versatile Cardinals (11-1) went from a tight formation to the spread midway through

the second quarter.

The result was a field goal off a 67-yard drive and a 79yard touchdown drive just before halftime to take an 1810 lead.

“We stopped them early, but their ability to go to the spread changed the game around,” SC coach Jade Noard said. “They had too many places and people to defend.”

The No. 1 seed Rebels got as close as 18-16 early in the third quarter, but Forreston put the game away with two touchdowns off a short field in an emotional win for both coaches and players.

Two years ago, SC knocked Forreston out of quarterfinals on the same field.

“As sophomores, we saw what it did to our seniors,” Forreston’s Dylan Hensley said. “We looked up to them and this win was as much for them as it is for us.”

For SC, it was their first loss at home in 18 games and riveting display of small school football in front of the huge overflow crowd that ringed Gary Johnson Field in Forreston’s Wyatt Kerchner secures a catch as the snow falls during second quarter Wyoming, IL. “We have talked about action against Stark County in the Class 1A quarterfinals in Wyoming, Ill. The Cards the Stark County game for won the game 33-19 and host Galena this Saturday. Photo by Chris Johnson

two years,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “That (loss) probably made us better because of the butt-whipping they gave us. The pace of play tonight was amazing.

We were fast and they were quick. What a great game.”

With snow falling throughout the evening, it was Aaron Shelton that really made the scenery come alive with a Houdini-like kickoff return for a touchdown and 7-3 Cardinal lead in the first quarter. Shelton fumbled the kick and retrieved it at the 2-yard line with several SC players ready to tackle him.

He ran across the field to the 10 and then turned back the opposite way and found a convoy of blockers taking out the over-pursuing defenders.

Suddenly, he broke free down the sideline and raced nearly untouched for 98 yards.

“The first thing that went into my head was that the coach was going to scream at me for fumbling,” said Shelton, who torched SC with two other long returns.

“That was huge,” Diduch said. “He should have been tackled at the five, but kept his composure. He had a great game all around - kicking

extra points and making a key stop on defense.”

“That was on us,” Noard said. “You can’t let him out of there. We had him trapped.”

Quarterback Joe Charvat led the Rebels on a 69-yard drive to regain the lead 10-7, capping it off with a 10-yard pass to favorite target Thorin Hicks.

The two teams then traded punts on the next four possessions, before the Cardinals went to the spread.

The result were immediate, with quarterback Robert DeVries running free for two first downs and then finding Hensley and Keegan Akins for first downs.

A Shelton 27-yard field goal tied the game and that’s how it appeared it would stay until the second half.

But, Diduch had other plans. With little time left and the ball on its own 21yard line, Forreston went into the 2-minute drill. DeVries was masterful in directing the offense downfield and perhaps catching the Rebels off guard.

“We didn’t have an answer for DeVries. He’s a ton,” Noard said.

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Forreston beats Stark County to advance in 1A From B1 DeVries had more than 100 yards rushing and passing.

With 30 seconds left, DeVries lofted a ball towards the goaline that looked uncatchable. With a defender nearby, Wyatt Kerchner, a rangy 6-3 receiver, made a diving catch just inside the pylon for a 34-yard touchdown.

“That score before half was huge,” Diduch said.

“Wyatt made me look good,” said DeVries, who added a 2-point conversion for the 18-10 lead. “He had a heck of night all around.”

After SC got within 1816 on its first possession of the second half, the ensuing kickoff was returned by Shelton to the SC 45-yard line. A Kerchner 23-yard reception and 18-yard run

by Shelton set up an easy 4-yard walk into the end zone by DeVries, for a 25-16 Forreston advantage.

“Credit to our offensive

and defensive lines for the job they did all night,” DeVries said.

SC drove into Forreston’s red zone, but a knockdown of a Charvat pass by Kaleb Reining on third down kept the scoring threat to a field goal by Swedish exchange student Leo Helleberg, making it 25-19 in favor of Forreston.

With seven minutes left in the game, a failed fourthdown attempt by Forreston gave the ball to SC 81 yards away from a potentialwinning score.

An attempt at trickery backfired as Charvat lost 13 yards on a fumbled flankeroption pass attempt.

Forced to punt deep from its own territory, SC gave up field position and the result was a DeVries return to the 18-yard line. Three plays later, Max Barkalow plunged in from two yards out for a score and final margin of victory, 33-19.

Spencer Cruthis, who was keyed on by SC all night, finally ran loose in the fourth quarter to help his team retain possession of the ball and run out the clock.

“We knew they were a good team, but they were awesome,” said WR/LB Logan Hollis of SC. “They grinded it on us and its hard to see that on film.”

Kerchner erased any hopes SC had of getting back in the game with his second interception of the game, a steal in front of Hicks at the goaline. He also picked off an overthrown Charvat pass on the fourth play of the game and returned the ball 65 yards.

A fumble at the 8-yard line by DeVries negated that scoring opportunity.

“Hicks was the best receiver we faced all year,” Kerchner said. “On the first interception, the line forced a bad throw and I had a read on it.”

Forreston’s Spencer Cruthis lunges for extra yards after being tripped up in the fourth quarter during 1A action against Stark County. Photo by Chris Johnson

“That fourth-quarter interception stopped any momentum they had,” Forreston defensive coordinator Kyle Zick said.

“Our plan coming was to stop the run first. They had so many weapons.”

“Our defensive line and linebackers took the run away,” added safety DeVries.

Leading rusher Chase Johnson, who averaged 7.7 yards a carry, was held to 5 yards a carry on 106 yards.

His only long gain was a

36-yarder. Charvat was 11for-24 passing for 158 yards.

Forreston advances into the semifinals for the second time ever and will host Galena on Saturday, a team they beat 28-7 in the first week of the season.

Byron edges Sterling Newman to advance in 3A From B1 my eyes and I was on the ground with the ball.”

Byron ran three straight dive plays from the shadow of its own goal line, and Newman could only stop the clock after the first two plays; the Comets had burned a timeout earlier in the second half on a 2-point conversion try.

On fourth-and-eight, Byron was whistled for delay of game, moving the ball back to the 1½-yard line.

The Tigers lined up in punt formation, and Falconer took the snap and ran around the back of the end zone to burn even more clock, eventually being mobbed by the Comets for a safety.

Instead of punting out of his own end zone, Falconer booted it from the 20 on the ensuing free kick, and Brady Rude fielded it on a bounce and returned it to the Newman 44.

But on first down, with 56 yards between him and the end zone and just 17.4 seconds on the clock, Whitman lobbed another pass deep down the field … and Larson was there again, notching his third

interception and sealing the victory for Byron.

“I thought we did all we could,” Newman senior lineman Jacob Barnes said.

“I know Logan’s down right now, but he did all he could, and played a great game, I don’t care what anyone says; I’m proud of that kid for what he’s accomplished this season.

“I have no words for what we could’ve done differently.

They’re a great team, and it’s just hard to beat a great team.”

After a scoreless first quarter, in which Newman failed to get any points when its first two possessions started in Byron territory after a Zack Cogswell fumble and a short punt, Byron flipped field position on Spickler’s 26-yard punt return to the Newman 24.

But like Byron’s defense had done in the first quarter, Newman’s D was up to the task and held the Tigers to a 25-yard Falconer field goal.

The Comets answered in the form of an eight-play, 63yard scoring drive, capped

by Rude’s 2-yard walk-in TD. They then got another stop inside their own 30, and

Byron’s Jacob Elsbury fights for yards during first half action against Sterling Newman.

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marched all the way down to the Byron 20 before running out of time in the half.

Newman started with the ball out of the locker room, but Larson’s pick-six squashed that advantage. But again, the Comets responded, covering 79 yards in 13 plays and nearly 5 minutes, with Whitman connecting with Allen on a nifty 17-yard screen pass for a 12-9 lead.

“Our kids didn’t quit, and that’s the way these kids have

been all year,” Papoccia said.

“They’re not going to quit, and they certainly didn’t today. We thought we still had a chance there, and we just ran out of time; I wish we could’ve had a couple more minutes, but wishing isn’t going to get it done.”

The next drive was the nine-play Byron possession that the Comets stopped on the first play of the fourth quarter. That’s when the Tigers responded by forcing

a punt and driving in for the go-ahead touchdown, setting up Newman’s last-ditch drives that ended with the interceptions.

“I thought it was our moment,” Barnes said of that final possession with 5:10 left on the clock. “I started lifting everyone up, saying, ‘Let’s go, we got this, we got this.’ We couldn’t have done anything else; I thought we played our hearts out, we just didn’t get it put together like

we wanted to.”

Newman was held to 182 yards rushing, and 249 total yards, thanks in part to an aggressive Byron blitzing scheme between the tackles. But the Comets defense matched that effort, holding the Tigers to 165 yards rushing and 221 total yards; Byron didn’t have a ballcarrier reach the 50-yard mark.

“Both defenses played their hearts out,” Papoccia said. “There was some big hitting out there. Byron was a heck of a lot more physical than we saw on tape, and their line play was tremendous on offense and on defense; we couldn’t get anything going on offense.”

“That’s the only way you can do things against Newman,” Boyer said.

“You’ve got to match their physicality, because if they’re more physical than you, it’s going to be a long night. Our kids stepped up and rose to that challenge, and now we’re peaking at the right time.”

Up next: Class 3A semifinals, Byron at Wilmington, Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m.

Sports Column IHSA football playoffs ripe with upsets

By Andy Colbert Reporter Social media was chirping about Sterling Newman winning a 3A state title.

A local radio station talked of Byron having a lucky draw with two public league schools, but that its season

was about to come end against Newman.

The two regional newspapers in our area were unanimous in their selection of Newman over Byron.

In listening to one of the Byron players interviewed afterwards, he hinted that Newman players themselves even came into the game not respecting Byron.

Well, a 4-loss Byron team beat previously undefeated Newman and here’s a news flash for all of you – this was not an upset. The better team

won Saturday.

Records, Associated Press (AP) rankings and IHSA seeding are not true measuring sticks for how good a team is. That is discovered on the football field.

We talked a lot about the resiliency of Oregon to climb out of a 2-4 hole and make the playoffs. Byron was in a similar situation.

After a head-turning loss to Marengo, who turned out to be better than everyone thought, Byron got back on track and won the games they

needed to.

Playing in the BNC may cause you to lose a few games, but it prepares a team much better than the lowerenrollment Three Rivers, which blew up in the playoffs this year, after several years of success.

Actually, I thought Oregon had a chance to play with Newman also. Make no mistake, though – Sterling Newman with Mike Papoccia as its coach, is as solid of program as there is around.

Those kids from Byron beat Newman at its own game – being more physical and shutting down its so-called 3-headed running attack.

Byron is like Oregon in that it doesn’t have any star players, just a workmanlike approach to the game.

Another team that didn’t get the respect it deserved was Eastland-Pearl City. The Wildcatz knocked off another highly-regarded Three Rivers team, Rockridge 44-21.

In a telling post-game radio interview, Sam Graves, the Rockridge coach, flat out said his team thought they would

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“roll” EPC, after scouting game film. When Rockridge got up 14-0, he thought it was over for EPC. This is not to condemn Graves.

Actually, the opposite it true.

I applaud him for his candor and honesty, instead of giving us media folk standard coach-speak tripe.

After all, EPC had lost seven playoff games in a row to Three Rivers schools and were considered more of a 1A program than a legitimate

2A contender.

Forreston continues its push for a state title with an impressive 33-19 win over a very good Stark County team.

It was a classic 1A game played in front of an overflow crowd in tiny Wyoming.

Without a doubt, it was the best atmosphere at any game I’ve been at this year.

With all the good athletes on display, it had the feel of a state-championship contest.

However, a word of warning to Forreston – do not underestimate your semifinal opponent, Galena. Even though the Cardinals whipped Galena 28-7 in week one, this is a much-improved Pirate team and that first game was played after a lightning delay.

Either way, the NUIC conference will be represented in the state finals for the fifth year in a row, with state titles in 2010, 2011 and 2013.

Forreston is seeking its first state berth ever. Galena has won three state titles.

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Byron’s Elle Lehne will suit up for Wichita State

By Chris Johnson Reporter Byron’s Ellie Lehne, 17, made it official Nov. 12 — she’ll be suiting up for Wichita State next year.

The 6’2” senior signed a letter of intent to play for the Shockers next year, but is still looking forward to her senior season with the Lady Tigers “We are going to make it pretty far this season,” she said. “I want to thank the team. They are there when I am not in the greatest mood.”

She also thanked her parents and grandparents for supporting her over the years.

“You have been so supportive and gave me an

Lady Hawks to rely on quickness

opportunity to play,” said Lehne.

One person Lehne thanked (Stillman Valley assistant coach Bobby Melon) drew playful groans and a round of applause.

“He has been my club coach for two or three years,” said Lehne. “He is also a family friend.

A large crowd gathered at the Byron High School library for the signing.

“This is an amazing turnout. Everybody that has had a piece of Ellie’s life,” said Byron coach Eric Yerly.

“Congratulate her and her family. This is an amazing day. This is the next step.”

Yerly said Lehne is a roll From B1 More typical of the line up is 5-foot-4 Ally Bartling.

“She’s a battler and scrapper,” Eckardt said.

Josie’s sister, Chelsea will play guard, as will Bella

model at practice for her teammates and the younger players.

“When Ellie is at practice,

she is that leader, she coaches them up,” said Yerly. “No doubt she will take that leadership to Wichita State. I

have not seen a more focused girl on the court.”

With dedication and hard work, Yerly expects Lehne will earn a starting spot on the Wichita State team.

“Wichita State has high expectations for Ellie,” said Yerly. “They really expect her to compete and look for a starting position as a freshman.”

During her high school career, Lehne was named second-team AP All-State, second-team IBCA AllState and Big North AllConference. She has scored 923 points going into her senior year.

She also helped her team to a 30-3 record as sectional

Holley.

“Bella comes from a basketball family and knows the game. She’ll be a big contributor,” Eckardt said.

Oregon will relay on its basketball smarts and be

fundamentally sound.

“We have good learners, who should be in the right spots on the court,” Eckardt said.

In the Big Northern conference, Oregon will run

into several tall opponents.

Mendota returns four sixfooters, Byron has 6-2 Wichita St. recruit Ellie Lehne and Lutheran has plenty of size.

“We’re used to it by now,” said Eckardt with a chuckle.

Ellie Lehne signed a letter of intent Nov. 12 to play basketball at Wichita State. She is pictured here with her parents Jodie and David. Photo by Chris Johnson

champions as a junior and plays for the Midwest Wildcats in AAU basketball.

“Ellie is a long athlete that reminds me a lot of Kelsey Jacobs,” Wichita State coach Jody Adams said on the team’s website. “She has a great work ethic and is a very driven competitor. I see her in the near future flexing in our system from a four out to a three because of her ability to knock down the trey. She has a great motor, and high IQ for the game.”

The Shockers have been the Missouri Valley Conference champions for the past two years.

The public university is located in Wichita, Kansas.

“It will be fun to play (BNC newcomer) Dixon too.”

Oregon begins play this week at its own tournament at the Blackhawk Center. Pool play is Wed through Friday, with the finals on Saturday.

OHS hosts 12-team Tip-Off tournament this week Twelve teams will compete at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon this week at the 2014 Lady Hawks Tip-Off Tournament, Nov. 19-22.

Oregon, Prophetstown, Mendota, Rockford Christian, Milledgeville, Fulton, Hall Township, Amboy, GenoaKingston, Polo, Pecatonica, and Ottawa Marquette are the teams in the tournament.

The tournament includes

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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. 19 5:45 p.m.: Mendota vs. Fulton, BHC wood court; Prophetstown vs.

Milledgeville, OHS gym.

7:15 p.m.: Oregon vs.

Hall Township, BHC wood court; Rockford Christian vs.

Amboy, OHS gym

7:15 p.m.: Hall Township 5:45 p.m.: Oregon vs. vs. Pecatonica, BHC wood Hall Township, BHC middle court; Amboy vs. Ottawa court; Rockford Christian vs.

Marquette, OHS gym Amboy, BHC south court 7:15 p.m.: Mendota Friday, Nov. 21 vs. Fulton, BHC south 5:45 p.m.: Genoa-Kingston court; Prophetstown vs. vs. Prophetstown, BHC wood Milledgeville, BHC middle court; Polo vs. Mendota, court OHS gym 7:15 p.m.: Oregon Thursday, Nov. 20 vs.Pecatonica, BHC wood 5:45 p.m.: Hall Township Thursday, Nov. 20 court; Rockford Christian vs. vs. Pecatonica, BHC middle 5:45 p.m.: Milledgeville Ottawa Marquette, OHS gym court; Amboy vs. Ottawa vs. Genoa-Kingston, BHC Marquette, BHC south court wood court; Fulton vs. Polo, Fresh-soph Schedule 7:15 p.m.: Milledgeville OHS gym Wednesday, Nov. 19 vs. Genoa-Kingston, BHC

middle court; Fulton vs. Polo, BHC south court Friday, Nov. 21 5:45 p.m.: Oregon vs.

Pecatonica, BHC middle court; Rockford Christian vs. Ottawa Marquette, BHC south court 7:15 p.m.: Genoa-Kingston vs. Prophetstown, BHC middle court; Polo vs.

Mendota, BHC south court Saturday games begin at 11 p.m. with the championship games set for 7 p.m.

1A Quarterfinals (Nov. 15) Galena (H.S.) 25, Lena (L.Winslow) 22 Forreston 33, Toulon (Stark County) 19 Carrollton 26, Bismarck (B.-Henning) 21 Camp Point (Central) 34, White Hall (North Greene) 13 Semifinals (Nov. 22) Galena (10-2) at Forreston (11-1) Sat., Nov. 22, 5 p.m.

Carrollton (12-0) at Camp Point (Central) (11-1) Sat., Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Championship (Nov. 28) Winner of Galena/ Forreston game vs. Winner of Carrolllton/Camp Point game at Champaign (Memorial Stadium) , Fri., Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

2A Quarterfinals Eastland-P.C. 44, Rockridge) 21 Minonk (Fieldcrest) 45, Clifton (Central) 22 Maroa (M.-Forsyth) 44, Athens [Coop] 6 Tuscola 17, Chester 14 Semifinals Eastland-P.C. (12-0) vs.

Minonk (Fieldcrest) (12-0) at Lanark (Eastland) Sat., Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Maroa Forsyth (9-3) at Tuscola (10-2) Sat., Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Championship (Nov. 28) Winner of Eastland/ Minonk game vs. Winner of Maroa/Tuscola game, at Champaign (Memorial Stadium) Fri., Nov. 28, 1 p.m.

3A Quarterfinals Byron 16, Sterling (Newman Central Catholic) 14 Wilmington 20, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) 19 Williamsville 38, Auburn 6 Mt. Carmel 36, Robinson 29 Semifinals Byron (8-4) at Wilmington (12-0), Sat., Nov. 22, 5 p.m.

Mt. Carmel (10-2) at Williamsville (12-0) Sat., Nov. 22, 2 p.m.

Championship (Nov. 28) Game 31 — Winner Byron/.Wilmington game vs. winner Mt. Carmel/ Williamsville game at Champaign (Memorial Stadium) Fri., Nov. 28, 4 p.m.

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Lions at Work Members of the Oregon Lions Club have been busy with community activities. At left, these Lions stopped for a photo while they were out cleaning up along the roadsides of Ill. 2 north of Oregon. Pictured left to right are: Don Fuller, Duane Moser, Mary Jo Moser, Jim Hoff, Karl Kramer, Joe Slowiak, and Clint Strouse. Not pictured was Jean Hoff because she took the photograph. Below, Oregon Lion Chris Martin, center, and Oregon Lions Club President Mike Ryder, right, welcomed Jason Anderson, director of the Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corporation. Anderson spoke to the Lions Club recently about the impact the development of Rochelle’s rail system has had on the community’s economy. Photos by Jean Hoff

Chicago man charged with robbing Davis Junction bank A Chicago resident is now facing three federal bank robbery charges, including one in Ogle County.

Adam A Sanborn, 29, Chicago, formerly of Milton, Fla., was originally arrested on Sept. 10, and charged with the Aug. 23 robbery

of the Byron Bank in Davis Junction.

The federal grand jury in Rockford returned an indictment against Sanborn on Sept. 23, charging him with that robbery.

On Tuesday, Zachary T. Fardon, United States

Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that the federal grand jury in Rockford returned a superseding

indictment charging Sanborn with the robbery of the Byron Bank as well as the robbery of the First Community Bank and Trust in Peotone, on Feb. 24, and the robbery of the Heartland Bank in Huntley., on April 25.

Sanborn is scheduled to

appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston on Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. and will be arraigned on all three charges contained in the superseding indictment.

Sanborn has remained in custody since his initial arrest on Sept. 10.

United States Attorney Fardon praised the teamwork of the FBI and the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Huntley Police Department, and the Peotone Police Department in conducting the investigation.

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was also transported to KSB Hospital by Polo EMS for non-life threatening injuries.

Lewison was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The accident investigation was assisted by Mt. Morris Police Department. Illinois State Police District 1 provided traffic control for the incident.

Nov. 15 At approximately 6:53 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic problem in the 400 block of Hickory Lane.

Brian K. Pearce, 54, Davis Junction, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

At 2:10 p.m. deputies and the Rochelle Police Department responded to a domestic problem at the Hillcrest Motel, 207 Powers Road in Rochelle. After a further investigation, Kelvin L. Jacobs, 47, Harvard, was arrested for domestic battery.

Jacobs was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 16 At approximately 1:19 a.m., deputies, along with ambulance personnel from Byron Fire Department, responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 6000 block of River Road. The driver of the vehicle, Lindsey M. Martin, 27, Oregon, was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

There, she was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and was given an I-Bond. She was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff p.m., deputies initiated a Michael Harn reports the traffic stop in the 7000 block following activity. of N. Stillman Road. Pursuant to an investigation, Scott K. Nov. 11 Peterson, 60, Rockford, was Michael Malone, 31, arrested on a Henry County Rochelle, was arrested on traffic warrant. He was an Ogle County warrant for also charged with no valid aggravated domestic battery. driver’s license and cited for Malone’s bond was set operating a motor vehicle at$100,000 pending a Nov. when registration suspended 12 court appearance. for non-insurance, and for Steven Bingham, 36, operating an uninsured Rochelle, was arrested on vehicle. an Ogle County warrant for battery. Bingham posted Nov. 12 10% of a $1,500 bond and is Dustin Wise, 28, Mt. scheduled to appear in court Morris, was arrested on an on Dec. 5.

Ogle County warrant for At approximately 11:25 failure to appear. His bond

was set at $501 pending a Nov. 13 court appearance.

Leighla A. Howard, 21, Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,100 pending a Nov. 13 court appearance.

Clint Ingram, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for a petition to alter bond. His bond was set at $50,000 (10%) pending a Nov. 13 court appearance.

Henry Gabbard, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $215 pending a Nov. 13 court appearance.

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Donald Foster, 56, Rockford, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His bond was set at $1,046.72 pending a Nov. 13 court appearance.

Nov. 13 Richard W. Major, 47, Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court.

Major posted $825 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 11.

Angela Jackson, 37, Freeport, was arrested on a warrant for driving on a suspended driver’s license and no insurance. She posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 5.

At 8:30 a.m., deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident in the 1000 block of N. Ridge Road. A vehicle driven Brandi Anderson, 23, Mt. Morris, was southbound on Ridge Road when it left the roadway and then struck a culvert. Anderson was taken to Swedish American Hospital for minor injuries by Mt. Morris Ambulance.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies along with Polo EMS and Polo Fire Department responded to a personal injury accident in the 1000 block of North Lowell Park Road. After an investigation it was learned that James J. Lewison, 30, Mt. Morris, had lost control of his vehicle.

The vehicle had turned sideways and entered the oncoming vehicles lane of traffic. The oncoming vehicle was unable to stop and the vehicles collided. Jeana Boeck, 33, Mt. Morris, and a minor child were transported to KSB Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, Zachery S. Pennington, 32, Mt. Morris,

Nov. 14 Raymond Portner, 27, South Beloit, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Portner posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Michele Smith, 32, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Smith’s bond was set at $1,143 pending a Nov. 17 court appearance.

At 9:57 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Freeport Road for speeding. After further investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Laron M. Land, 28, Sun Prairie, Wis., was arrested for speeding, driving while license revoked, and unlawful possession of cannabis — more than 30 grams but less than 500 grams. Land was transported to the Ogle county Jail where he was held without bond pending a court appearance.

At about 7:34 p.m. deputies arrested Richard G. Hill, 56, Rochelle, for no valid driver’s license, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 4000 block N. Ill. 251. Hill was transported to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond. He was also cited for no insurance.

Nov. 17 At approximately 11:38 p.m., deputies responded to a disabled vehicle in the 10,000 block of N. Ill. 26. After an investigation, Jerome M. Tucker, 48, Sterling, was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Haldane Auto Body removed the vehicle from the location and Tucker was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Student helps Pegasus with extra work Jen Roushia, a student at The Chana Education Center, earned credit for doing extra work in her classes that her teacher, Toby Luxton, exchanges for dollars towards his students’ choice of charities.

Roushia earned $25, which Luxton matched, for a total contribution of $50 to Pegasus Special Riders.

Roushia volunteered through Jen Roushia, a student at Chana Education Center, school at Pegasus earlier in the stands with Zina Leary, executive director of school year.

Pegasus Special Riders. Photo supplied

Students of the Month

The Chana Education Center recognized several Students of the Month for September.

Above, left to right are: Tyler Zies, Matthew Frank, Principal Terry Camplain, Zach Metzger, and Anastasia Bozek. Below, Students of the Month for August are: left to right: Tyler Groseclose, Victor Jaimes, Principal Terry Camplain, Jacob Knowlton, and Property transfers are Amanda Meeks, quit claim Alfonso Anaya, Yvonne C. Jennifer Roushia. Photos supplied listed according to the date deed to Coy Meeks and Ward-Anaya, and Yvonne C.

Property Transfers

Man indicted for three robberies From B4 Each bank robbery charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

If convicted, the court must impose a reasonable sentence

Eleanor P. Armstrong Eleanor Parker Armstrong, 77, Jacksonville, Fla., went to be with Jesus on Monday, Nov.10, 2014.

She was born Greta Eleanor Parker on Aug. 9, 1937 in Donalsonville, Ga., to parents Wilma Ivey Parker and Sammie Archie Parker.

She graduated from Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge, Ga., with the Class of 1955.

She married Michael Armstrong, Oregon, on Dec. 19, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church, Bainbridge, Ga., and they enjoyed nearly 55 years together.

She served faithfully for 21 years as an Air Force officer’s wife, creating a warm and inviting home after each of their 17 moves and taking over all family and child rearing duties, twice, while Mike served one-year tours in Vietnam and Thailand.

She was a room mother, Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and a wonderful, devoted wife and mother.

She filled quite a few offices and served on several committees within the Officer’s Wives Club, and she was always ready to welcome and entertain guests.

Hospitality was one of Eleanor’s greatest gifts.

In more recent years, she enjoyed RV traveling,

under federal statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney John G. McKenzie.

The public is reminded that a superseding indictment

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quilting with the All Stars Quilt Guild, attending luncheons with the Retired Officer’s Wives Club, and worshipping at Mandarin Presbyterian Church, where she and Mike were members of the Pathfinders Sunday School class.

Eleanor leaves behind a lasting legacy of her warmth, generosity, faith, and humor that touched and influenced the lives of those who knew and loved her.

She will be missed beyond measure.

She is survived by her husband, Mike; daughter, Delta (Bob) Kraus; and grandchildren, Daniel, James, and Lauren Kraus, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Delta Parker Rushnell, Bradenton, Fla.; brother, Tommy Ward, Bainbridge, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers,

contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt.

The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government will have the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Sammy Parker and James Parker; sisters, Dorothy Parker Webb and Patricia Parker Knight; and nephew, Sammy Parker, Jr. Services were held Nov. 17 at Mandarin Presbyterian Churchwith internment at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Eleanor requested that donations be made in honor of Delta Kraus, to the Narcolepsy Network, 129 Waterwheel Lane, North Kingstown, R.I. 02852, Attn: Eveline Honig.

Arrangements were completed by HardageGiddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd.,, Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.

they were filed in the county Helene Meeks, 717 Franklin recorder’s office.

St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

The name of the grantor Starlight LLC, quit claim transferring the property is deed to Alan Schilling and listed first, followed by the Margaret Schilling, 208-210 type of transaction, the name Avenue C, Rochelle, Flagg of the grantee, the address Township. and township of the property, Wendover Financial and the price of the transfer. Services, warranty deed to John Dickson, 402 S. Third Nov. 7 St., Oregon, Oregon-Nachusa David L. Swartz and Lori Township, $36,500.

Swartz, warranty deed to Ogle County Sheriff, Robert L. Buyle and Cheryl Christopher C. Harding, and L. Bauer, 3972 W. Wisconsin Julia M. Harding, sheriff’s St. Dixon, Grand Detour deed to Federal National Township, $211,000.

Mortgage Assn., 6775 S. William J. Jansen and Toni Sara Ave., Rochelle, Flagg M. Jansen, warranty deed Township. to Billy Bivens, 206 Sunset Scott L. Schreiber, Lane, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris warranty deed to Luann K. Township, $105,000.

Moth, property on Mt. Morris Byron Bank, warranty Road, no address given, Leaf deed to Donald J. Witte and River, Leaf River Township, Maureen G. Witte, 412 S. $85,000.

Main St., Leaf River, Leaf Ogle County Sheriff, Joyce River Township, $32,000.

Bulvas, and City of Oregon, sheriff’s deed to Federal Nov. 10 National Mortgage Assn., Kelly Hendrick and Sylvia 220 N. Nohe Ave., Oregon, Hendrick, warranty deed to Oregon-Nashua Township.

Jeffrey Sullivan, 391 Red Fox Dr., Davis Junction, Nov. 12 Scott Township, $188,000.

C & G Creek Development, William M. Stump, Inc., warranty deed to William Mathew Stump, Abigail Garcia and Raymond Shari J. Stump, and Shari Poindexter, 525 Mill Ridge J. Kunde, quit claim deed Dr., Byron, Byron Township, to William M. Stump and $102,000.

Shari J. Stump, 407 Clay Yvonne Ward, trustee and St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Yvonne Ward, revocable Township. trust, quit claim deed to

Ward Anaya, 963 N. Etnyre Terrace, Oregon, OregonNashua Township.

Kristina Spaulding, quit claim deed to Reed Spaulding, 4476 Ridgeview Lane, Byron, Byron Township.

Corine Montenegro and Corine Hall, quit claim deed to Graciela Esparza, 113 Windover Park Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Thomas M. Altepeter and Adrienne N. Lowe, quit claim deed to John B. Bearrows and Dina M. Bearrows, 105 Fremont St., Creston, Dement Township.

Marc L. Cook and Lisa R. Cook, warranty deed to Ron Rockwood, 4201 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour, Grand Detour Township, $50,000.

Marc L. Cook and Lisa R. Cook, warranty deed to Charles Burling, 4201 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour, Grand Detour Township, $161,500.

David L. Hoffman and Colleen Hoffman, warranty deed to Jesse Haenitsch and Kayla Haenitsch, 1215 Sunnymeade Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $128,500.

Nov. 13 EH Pooled Investments, LP, warranty deed to Daniel M. Gale, 402 S. Fourth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $13,500.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s conference Dec. 8.

Attorney Michael Rock James Nicolosi, 28, reported the following court Rochelle, retail theft (2 activity. counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 9.

Nov. 10 Anthony King, 35, Kings, Darrin Buss, 44, Rockford, obstructing justice, pre-trial aggravated DUI, preliminary conference Dec. 8. hearing Nov. 19.

Tiffany Gardner, 24, Raymond Brechin, 49, DeKalb, burglary, pre-trial Rockford, theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Anthony Stevens, 20, Freeport, theft/burglary (5 counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Veronica Bestler, 23, Lee, possession of methamphetamine/ possession of a controlled substance, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

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Klehm Arboretum, Botanic Garden receives $23,500 grant CN and America in Bloom announced Nov. 16 that the Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Rockford, will receive a matching grant of $23,500 from the CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program in the United States.

Grant funds will be used to establish a 13,000 sf perennial floral display for visitors to

enjoy on arboretum grounds and to enhance perennial plantings in other public landscapes.

Four communities were selected to receive grants totalling $85,790. Recipients will match the grant awards with additional local investments for a total of over $200,000 in landscaping and landscape services.

The goal of the program is to create sustainable community greening and beautification projects that will contribute to each community’s environmental, economic, social and health benefits.

CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up also provides opportunities for CN and the communities along its rail

network to work together towards shared goals of environmental stewardship.

A successful program in Canada for several years, this is the program’s first year in the United States.

“CN is pleased to contribute to projects that will provide environmental, health and social benefits to communities,” said Claude

Mongeau, CN president and chief executive officer.

“We are pleased to be expanding this program to communities along our U.S. rail network and are amazed by the outstanding projects submitted for consideration.”

Successful candidates were chosen on the basis of selection criteria developed and overseen by CN’s

program partner in the United States, America in Bloom.

Grants were made based on planned positive outcomes in the community, strong community engagement and the long term sustainability of the plantings.

America in Bloom will provide guidance in the implementation of the selected projects.

Nov. 3 Viengnapha Decal, 30, Krisian Hoefle, 33, Rock Falls, was issued a Oct. 28 citation for speeding - 60 mph Freeport, was issued a citation for speeding - 48 mph in a 30 Heather Hatch, 37, Oregon, in a 30 mph zone. mph zone. was issued a citation for Krystal James, 21, speeding - 46 mph in a 30 Nov. 1 mph zone.

Sean McKibben, 21, Rockford, was issued a Stillman Valley, was issued citation for speeding - 46 mph Oct. 29 a citation for no proof of in a 30 mph zone.

Max Boswell, 64, Ottawa, Valerie Castellon-Ponce, insurance.

36, Alberquerque, N.M., Michate Toth, 49, Stillman was issued a citation for was issued a citation for Valley, was issued a citation speeding - 46 mph in a 30 disobeying a traffic control for speeding - 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. device. mph zone.

Nov. 4 Eric Jennings-Thomas, 25, Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Zachary Patterson, 21, Katie Wishowski-Wetzel, Byron, was issued a citation Stillman Valley, was issued 32, of Byron, was arrested for speeding - 57 mph in a 45 citations for no proof of on an Ogle County warrant. mph zone. insurance and expired Wishowski-Wetzel was Nov. 5 registration. transported to the Ogle Jeffery Bushnick, 44, Audrey Neuroth, 22, County Jail and held in lieu of Rockford, was issued a citation Dixon, was issued a citation bond. for speeding - 44 mph in a 30 Dyllion Eckhardt, 21, for expired registration. mph zone.

Rockford, was issued a Nov. 6 citation for driving while Marie Gatz, 46, Mt. Morris, Oct. 31 license is suspended.

was issued a citation for speeding - 46 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Sean Kinsella, 25, Oregon, was issued a citation for speeding - 46 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Byron Police Activity

Byron Police Chief Todd was issued a citation for Murray released the following speeding - 62 mph in a 30 information on Nov. 13. mph zone.

Royal Wurm, 36, Rockford, Oct. 22 was issued citations for cell Jane Reynolds-Schwenk, phone use without a hands 18, Rockford, was issued a free device and no proof of citation for speeding - 59 mph insurance. in a 40 mph zone.

Oct. 25 Oct. 23 Michael McHale, 38, Erin Pederson, 24, Oregon, Byron, was issued citations was issued a citation for cell for cell phone use without a phone use without a hands hands free device. free device.

Margaret Weir, 64, Cheyenne Owens, 18, Rockford, was issued a Byron, was issued citations citation for speeding - 47 mph for no valid driver’s license, in a 30 mph zone. no proof of insurance, and Xiclaili Victorio, 22, expired registration.

Harvard, was issued a citation for speeding - 46 mph in a 30 Oct. 24 mph zone.

Shannon Grobe, 42, Milledgville, was issued a Oct. 26 citation for speeding - 42 mph Ramazan Camili, 62, in a 30 mph zone.

Princeton, was issued a Michael Blades, 26, Byron, citation for speeding - 43 mph

in a 30 mph zone.

Nov. 7 A female juvenile, 17, Byron, was arrested for domestic battery. The juvenile was transported to Focus House.

Javier Pinedo, 34, South Beloit, was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license.

Russell Mitchell, 28, Leaf River, was issued a citation for no proof of insurance.

Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Oregon Police Activity Nov. 13 Oregon Police Chief Darin Robert D. VanDyke, 33, DeHaan reports the following police activity for Nov. 10 Oregon, was issued citations at 6:40 p.m. for operating through Nov. 16. a vehicle with an expired registration and operating Nov. 10 Dirk R.L. Snetcher, 29, an uninsured motor vehicle.

Pearl City, was arrested at These violations occurred 4:48 p.m. on an outstanding in the 400 block of W. Carroll County warrant for Washington Street. an over height violation.

Nov. 14 Snetcher was also issued Linda L. Sanders, 36, citations for no valid safety test – tractor, no valid safety Rochelle, was issued a citation test – trailer, and improper at 6:48 p.m. for speeding—49 flag/light on projecting load. mph in a 35 mph zone. This Snetcher was transported to violation occurred in the 1000 the Ogle County jail. These block of Pines Road.

Jerrica L. Jahn, 28, Leaf violations occurred in the 400 River, was arrested at 8:04 block of S. Fourth Street.

p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and resisting a peace officer. Jahn was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 700 block of N. Fourth Street.

Cody J.T. Lorenzen, 23, Dixon, was issued a citation at 8:12 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Seventh Street.

Victor R.L. Wallace, 21, Roscoe, was issued a citation at 11:34 p.m. for speeding—41 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of

N. Fourth Street.

Nov. 15 At 8:50 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving a 1995 Oldsmobile driven by Jerrick D. Orsted, 17, Oregon, and a 2004 Dodge driven by Ross A. Dunaway, 63, of Rockton, IL. No citations were issued.

Anthony J. Maggio, 28, Oregon, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. for retail theft. Maggio was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Jeremy J. Stienmetz, 33, Oregon, was issued a citation at 5 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired

registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. Fourth Street.

At 9:21 p.m., police were dispatched to a domestic call at 300 N. Fifth Street resulting in the arrest of Ashley N. Fenton, 25, Oregon, for domestic battery. Fenton was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Five parking citations and eight warnings were issued from Nov. 10-14.

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 Nov. 10-16 Checking a Subject Vehicle ......................... 5 Citizen Complaints.....10 Animal Complaints ...... 1 Assist Ambulance/ Other Departments ....... 2 Citizen Assist/ Civil Problem ............... 4 Domestic / Disturbance calls .......... 1 911 Hang-ups/Open phone lines ................... 4 Building/Vehicle Lockouts ...................... 2 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window .......... 1 Traffic Stops ...............14

State’s Attorney From B5 John Grenoble, 40, Freeport, theft, pre-trial conference Dec, 8.

Stevie Dodillet, 23, Rochelle, forgery (3 counts)/ possession of a controlled substance, pre-trial conference Jan. 12.

Anthony McMinn, 49, Rochelle, driving while license revoked/ unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Mason Forest, 23, Rochelle, burglary (3 counts), pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Leanna Myers, 25, Pecatonica, theft/forgery, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Gerald Russell, 49, unknown address, retail theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 12.

Nathan Farley, 31, Earlville, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle, failed to appear: bond forfeiture Jan. 16, arrest warrant issued for $5,000.

Curtis Clark, 32, Rockford, residential burglary, status Dec. 4.

Taylor Erdman, 18, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 8.

Michael Lunde, 48, Rockton, aggravated DUI (2 counts)/driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Jennifer Stark, 29, Rochelle, unlawful violation of order of protection, pretrial conference Jan. 12.

Britany Goike, 23, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

May Brown, 55, Milwaukee, Wis., retail theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Adam Dahm, 28, Oregon, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Matthew Plumley, 31, Rochelle, child pornography

(3 counts), status Nov. 19.

Martin Zuniga, 37, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial conference Dec. 8.

Bradley Bellini, 52, Oregon, obstructing justice/ domestic battery, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

David Crocker, 29, Forreston, domestic battery (subsequent)/possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 8.

Matthew Longtin, 26, Bradley, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Nov. 24.

Jason Wagner, 24, Polo, aggravated reckless driving/ driving with any amount of drug in breath, blood, or urine, jury status call Dec. 22.

Mary Hart, 65, Chana, possession with intent to deliver cannabis/possession of cannabis/possession with intent to deliver cannabis, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Nicholas Meinheit, 33, Forreston, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Joaquin Martinez, 52, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Harrison Bishop, 19, Chana, burglary, pre-trial conference Jan. 12.

David Vasquez, 41, DeKalb, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Oscar Alvarez, 25, DeKalb, aggravated DUI/aggravated battery, pre-trial conference, Jan. 12.

Cecil Sexton, 24, Rockford, burglary/theft, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Nov. 12 Gregory Stake, 52, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to Class A domestic battery.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 18 months probation and six

days imprisonment (served).

He must cooperate and complete a domestic violence intervention program, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and have no unlawful contact with the victim.

He must pay a $200 domestic violence fine, $10 domestic battery fine, $50 to HOPE, and $75 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund. One count of domestic battery was dismissed per plea agreement.

Shelton Kitchens, 26, Heth, Ariz., pleaded guilty to Class A domestic battery.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 24 months probation and 62 days imprisonment (served).

He must cooperate and complete a domestic violence intervention program, random drug testing, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and have no contact with the victim.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $5 to Crimestoppers, $50 to HOPE and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

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

Jorge Carreno, 27, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kauffmann sentenced him to 24 months probation and 120 days imprisonment (four served and remaining 116 are stayed).

He must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and complete a domestic violence intervention program, cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and have no contact with the victim.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $50 to HOPE, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

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

Vincent Swope, 44, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to count 21 of child pornography.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to six years in the Department of Corrections.

He must pay a $1,000 fine and court costs. Counts 1-20 and 22-30 of child pornography were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Swope also pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse.

Redington sentenced him to 30 months probation consecutive to the case listed above.

He must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing and breathalyzer testing. He

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must cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, have no contact with the victim, no consumption of alcohol, and comply with a supplemental sex offender probation order.

He must also pay a $750 probation fee.

Kenneth Kirk, 66, Mt. Morris, aggravated domestic battery/domestic battery, interfering with reporting of domestic violence, plea Dec. 10.

Erick Johnson, 43, Maple Park, retail theft, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued for $100,000.

Armando Vasquez, 38, Rochelle, aggravated battery/domestic battery/ aggravated DUI/obstructing identification, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Donald Mazzanti, 57, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests/unlawful use of weapons/possession of drug paraphernalia/ possession of cannabis, jury

status call Dec. 22.

Steve Irvin, 49, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pre-trial conference Dec. 8.

Nov. 13 Lerry McPhail, 53, Polo, burglary, status Nov. 18.

Nov. 14 Curtis Yarbrough, 35, Dixon, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to two years in the Department of Corrections and court costs.

One count of obstructing identification was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Brandon McMahon, 21, Rockford, attempted first degree murder/aggravated battery with a firearm/ aggravated discharge of a firearm/possession of a firearm by a street gang member/aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, status Dec. 5.

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on September 17, 2014, 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: Specialized Coaching Services 306 W. Washington St Oregon IL 61061 Dated: September 17, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2014 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2014, 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: Reclaimed Woodworking & Design 12244 W. IL Rt 26 Polo, IL 61064 Dated: November 10, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY Notice of Filing a Request for Name Change (Adult) No. 2014 MR 92 Dorene Ellen Soltow There will be a court hearing on request to my change my name from: Dorene Ellen Soltow to the new name of Dorene Ellen Hendricks The court hearing will be held on Jan. 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in Courtroom# 202. /s/ Dorene Ellen Soltow Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for a Force Main Replacement project until 11:00 o'clock A. M. on the 4th day of December , 2014 , at the Village Hall, located at 105 West Lincoln Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed work for which the Village is soliciting bids consists of one contract: “South Lift Station Force Main Replacement - 2014” and includes replacement of a 6” diameter force main with 3,156 lineal feet of 8” diameter force main, complete with appurtenances and surface restoration work.

Copies of the Contract Documents, including Project Manual and the Construction Drawings, shall be obtained electronically in PDF format from the Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com. Contractors shall click on “Bid Login” on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions. The eBidDoc# (project number) is 3596328 for this project. The Project Manual, Construction Drawings and Bid Documents PDFs can be downloaded from the website by depositing ten dollars ($10.00) by credit card. Contractors can also obtain the Contract Documents in paper format (11x17) by depositing $100.00 with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 57 Airport Drive, Rockford, Illinois for each paper copy obtained. Said deposit is NONREFUNDABLE. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Village of Mt. Morris, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid.

The Village of Mt. Morris is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.

The Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by the Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract.

BY ORDER OF VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ILLINOIS By: Paula Diehl, Village Clerk DATE: November 19 , 2014 .

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APPLIANCES

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Matthew A. Zimmer Deceased.

NO. 14 P 77 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Matthew A. Zimmer. Letters of office were issued on October 15, 2014 to Catherine A. Morrow of 4192 Crocus Lane, Rockford, IL 61102, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Elisa J. Whitman of Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., Suite 2D, Rockford, Illinois, 61114.

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 26, 2015, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Probate Division, at 106 South 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the estate's legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate's legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after they have been filed.

DATED: November 5, 2014 CATHERINE A. MORROW, Executor BY: Reilly Law Offices

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CASE NO. 2014 CH 113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15TH Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Parcel I: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder?s Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Leaf River, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

Parcel II: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder?s Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Prepared By: Elisa J. Whitman 6198940 Reilly Law Offices 6801 Spring Creek Rd., Suite 2D Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540 (815) 316-8545- fax

BY: Elisa J. Whitman One of its attorneys

November 13, 20, & 27th 2014

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC W. CARLSON, LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.C., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 67 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: 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: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON`S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-26-328-019.

Commonly known as: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054, and which said Mortgage was made by ERIC CARLSON,, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0408891, and the present owner(s) of the property being ERIC CARLSON,, 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 22, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 4014

Commonly known as: 9095 North Small Street Leaf River, Illinois 61047 P.I.N Number:Parcel I: 03-24-381-004 Parcel II: 03-24-381-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about November 5, 2014, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

The record titleholders of the real estate are Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagors - Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - October 27, 2003 Date of Recording - November 3, 2003 County of Recording - 0319808 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before, December 31, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 11th day of November, 2014.

Kimberly Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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Qualified candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume & 3 references to: S. Smith, P.O. Box 665, Forreston, IL 61030

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NEW TODAY Northern Grain Marketing is seeking Experienced CDL drivers. Immediate openings for local grain hauling. Hours may vary. To inquire call Tom Wilson @ 815-973-3016

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Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included.

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Maintains Company Sales & Inventory Records, • Strong Organizational and Computer Skills A MUST 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Competitive Benefits nefits and Pay Apply in person at: LRB Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Rd d.

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We haul grain & intermodal containers. 815-751-3784 or 815-453-2354 Ashton, IL

We are a growing property management company with multiple locations across N. IL. We are looking for a Maintenance Operations Supervisor. The duties include managing daily operations to ensure organizational goals are met, formulating policies, planning/ directing/coordinating teams of employees to operate more efficiently, monitoring and managing operational costs, and meeting with upper management on a regular basis. The applicant must be hardworking, intelligent and organized as well as a good supervisor, good communicator and good listener.

Construction/Maintenance knowledge a plus.

Salary based on experience, but will be 40k+.

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TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators to join our DryVan or Flatbed division. Home Time as requested. Call Dave @ 800-6500292 or apply online at www.tantara.us Trainee Account Executive Must have good speaking and writing skills and prior telephone sales experience.

Good income potential for the right candidate.

Polo location 815-946-2341

NEW TODAY Wanted P.T. Office Assistant Must pass background check.

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE Whiteside County Community Health Clinic has an opening for a full or part time Family Practice Physician or Internist. Pay is competitive with excellent benefits; no after hour or week-end call.

Please send your resume to Beth Florini, CEO, 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 EOE

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Whiteside County Health Department has 2 full-time positions with competitive pay and good benefits for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Substance abuse certification pref.

Resume to Beth Florini, 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. EOE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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2006 L11 20 HP JD 42” cut w/ plow. $1,200 ORO. Low hours. Call 815-499-2883

WANT TO BUY 795 Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 815-564-9061

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2006 Morbark, heavy duty, 24”. chipper, 200 HP John Deer motor.

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1979 Ford Thunderbird, car show winner! Exc. cond.

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Corvettes Wanted 1953—1972 Any Condition Courteous, Fast, Professional Buyer In the Corvette Business for 26 years.

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'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, $14,000 leather, 815-677-7591 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi.

Runs good. $1200.

815-625-0201.

1997 Volkswagon Cabrio red convertible, 183K mi, 815-440$2300 4800 2007 Suzuki Forenza 4 cyl., 4 door, 88K mi., exc. cond., $3,000/obo.

815-590-6419 2008 Kia Rio LX, 102K mi. good cond. $4250/obo.

Blue book $6,000.

815-716-6574 2012 Nissan Altima SL Black, 4cyl.

Leather, back-up cam, Bose stereo, $16,000 815-440-6910 Credit Problems?

Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited Wrangler 4 door, dual top, 4 wheel dr. automatic, and towing Under package.

60K mi. $17,000 815-284-7566

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Apply online at our careers page at www.borgwarner.com

PATCHWORK INN located in downtown Oregon has an opening for a HOUSE KEEPER/MAID. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to follow strict cleanliness guidelines. Reference and background checks will be performed.

Requirements include the ability to lift up to 30lbs. Climbing stairs is a daily part of the position.

Must be able to work flexible daytime hours including weekends and holidays.

This is a contract position and will be responsible for reporting own taxes. Must have computer skills necessary to submit monthly invoice to receive payment.

Please send email of interest with experience, salary requirements, and contact information to: info@patchworkinn.com No phone calls please! Appointments will be scheduled. We are a smoke free facility.

Part-Time Coordinator for Ogle & Lee County Responsible for: • Coordinating the efficient operations of nutrition programs in Lee and Ogle • Overseeing Lee and Ogle County Staff Requirements include: Related experience in supervision, social services, food service or management. High school diploma, higher education preferred.

Fax resume to Human Resources 815-490-1272 or call 815-963-1609 EOE

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'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi.

1 owner, Sr. driven, $10,000 records, 815-440-0109

Perform general accounting duties that ensure the integrity of the accounts payable ledger and hourly payroll process.

Match and enter all invoices for payment into SAP. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Answer all vendor inquiries.

Manage weekly accounts payable check run.

Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.

Assist accountants and controller with A/P issues or problems as they arise.

Coordinate weekly hourly payroll process.

Assist supervisors to resolve timecard issues/problems in Kronos.

Submit payroll information to corporate payroll department for processing.

Hourly payroll liaison between Dixon plant and corporate payroll department.

Assist with other accounting/finance responsibilities as needed.

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1997 F350 ext. cab dually. Extra heavy duty. 5 spd. Low mi., 117K. Exc. running cond. With or w/o construction topper. $5500/obo.

815-622-0087.

1998 Chevy S10, 211K mi. Very reliable. $1,000. Call Tom 815-4994751.

NEW TODAY 2005 Ford Explorer, 2wd. New tires, brakes, alt., battery 94K mi. $7500/obo 815-438-5485 or 815-718-5561.

VANS

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1995 Chevy handicap van w/wheel chair lift. Good cond. $3,000. Call 815-589-2751.

4X4S

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NEW TODAY 2002 Ford F250 S.D. & Fisher Minute Mount snow plow. XLT, ext. cab, 4x4. 88K 5.4 V8, auto trans.

Spring hitch, bed liner, brake control.

All good & clean. $9500. Call 815499-5031.

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2006 Hallmark enclosed trailer. 6X 12 single axle, ramp door. $1,600.

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Equipment Auction to begin at 9:00 A.M Land, House & Buildings Auction to begin approx. 1:00 P.M.

489 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021 Open: Mon.- Fri. 8am-8pm Sat. 8am-5pm

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Sale to be held at sale site:

6538 East Hales Corner Road Stillman Valley, IL

815-288-3366

Any venture you have been mulling over should be put in motion or put to rest. Recognize where your interests lie and the best way to realize your dreams.

Taking on too much will not be your ticket to success. Focus on the project that excites you most.

22 +/- MOL Acres in Section 25 of Marion Twp in Ogle County, IL Landscape & Antique Equipment, Tools, Etc.

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For complete listing of sale bill, maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com or Toddwillsauctioneering.com

MSRP ....................... $21,030 DISCOUNT ................... $1,280 MFG REBATE ............... $2,500 FINANCE CASHA ............... $500 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

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2013 Chevy Silverado LT MSRP ....................... $37,635 DISCOUNT ................... $2,060 MFG REBATE ............... $3,000 FINANCE CASHA ............... $500 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

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MSRP ....................... $32,225 DISCOUNT ................... $1,958 MFG REBATE ............... $1,500 CONQUEST CASH .......... $1,000 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

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VERY LARGE FARM AUCTION

SAT. NOV. 29

Real Estate & Machinery Auction

Ogle County Fair Association Consignment

10:00 A.M.!

JOE HAAS ESTATE 11969 Davis Rd., Savana, IL

Location - Ogle County Fair Grounds, 1440 N Limekiln Road, Oregon, IL 61061. Directions from Oregon - 1.6 miles West on IL Rt 64 or from Mt.Morris, IL - 4.5 miles East on IL Rt 64 to Limekiln Road, then North to sale sight. From Rockford, IL - 18.3 miles South on IL Rt 2 to Mud Creek Road, then 1.2 miles to Limekiln Road, then South to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.

(Call Cory Haas 815-275-2426 or Clint Haas 815-238-3645 with questions) Location: North of Mt. Carroll, IL 2 miles on Rt. 78 to Elizabeth blacktop; west 6 miles to Davis Rd; left 2 miles to sale site. Watch for signs.

TRACTORS – FARM EQUIPMENT: 1970 Steiger 4x4 (#325) Tractor w/ 903 Cummins, 3 pt, good machine; Case 4690 4x4 w/ duals, PTO, 3 pt, power shift, 3798 hrs; Case 1070 Agri King w/ 3 pt, wts, hyd; Case 1370 w/ 3 pt, hyd, 6500 hrs; Case 1490 w/ 3 pt, PTO; Case 2670 4x4 Tractor w/ 34” duals, 3 pt, 1000 PTO; Ford TW-20 Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, wts; J.D. 4840 Tractor w/ FWA, quad range, wts, 3 remotes, 8400 hrs; Case 2594 Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, 2600 hrs; IHC 1066 Tractor w/ hyd, 3 pt, 8500 hrs; Case 730 Tractor w/ nf, gas, 3 pt, PTO, 2134 hrs; Rare Case “Spirit of ’76” w/ 3 pt, PTO, Cab, wts, 3619 hrs, red/white/blue; J.D. 4630 Tractor w/ cab, synco, 3 pt, hyd, bad trans; Case D Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, fenders, PA wheels, 2197 hrs; Antique Case “LA” Tractor, all orig w/ crank start #620476; Antique Case “CC” Gray on full steel wheels, PTO, older restoration #0319731; Big A 2000 3 wheel Sprayer w/ 2000 gal. tank, Cummins V-8, 60’ boom; Cat 966 End loader w/ 10’ bucket; J.D. 544C Loader w/ 8’ bucket, 7000 hrs, nice!; Bobcat 943 Skid Loader w/ material bucket & pallet fork, 1900 hrs; Case 1150B Crawler w/ 6’ bucket, low hrs; CIH 1680 Combine w/ spreader, 3300 hrs; 2 CIH 1020 15’ Grain Heads; CIH 1063 6R. Corn Head; J.D. 643 6R. Corn Head; Conveyor PTO Grain Vac w/ pipe & hoses, nice!; CIH 900-6 row Planter w/ insect; Gehl 315 Slinger Spreader; 7 ½’ 3 pt. Rotary Mower; M&W 1860-18’Chisel Plow w/ 6 shank & Harrow; J.D. 330 hyd. Fold Disk, yellow gang, cone blades, 26’; Rhino 15’ Batwing, 1000 PTO, sharp!; IHC 56 Forage Blower; DMI ET-500 Eco-till, 7 shank, 3 pt; Farm Fans AB350 Grain Dryer, 6050 hrs; MC Grain Dryer 900-B, PTO; Allied 40’x8” Auger; Mayrath 60’x8” Auger; 2 Hutchinson 60’x8” Augers; Westfield WR100-31.5 hp Auger; Kill-Bros 1200 Grain Cart-end Auger; Kill Bros 475 Grain Cart-side Auger; Crust Buster DP24X10 4000 all plant Drill w/ press wheels, markers; Kewanee 8’ hd 3 pt. Blade; 20.8-38 Duals; NH 499 Hydroswing Haybine; NH D-800 Small-Big Square Baler; Ag-Chem 500 gal. Trailer Sprayer w/ 30’ boom; 3 pt. R. Bale Unwrapper; 2 Quick Hitches; 2-2000 gal. Poly Water Tanks; 2-1500 gal. Poly Tanks; NH 855 Round Baler-twine; CIH 5400 Grain Drill, 3 pt, 15’ w/ grass seed, press wheels; 1000 bu. 6 ring Bulk Feed Bin; Phoenix 40-45 Harrow; Progressive Twin Frame 30’ Liquid N. Applicator; Bush Hog 9000 Soil Finisher, 26’, hyd. Fold; 24’ Tandem R. Bale Hauler; IHC 480-18’ Disk; Lindsay 30 Harrow & Cart; 3 pt. Bale-Pallet Lift; 1000 gal. Water Tank & Gear; NH 278 Baler w/ chute; Landoll 28’-#810 Field Cultivator; JD 963 Gear w/ 10’ Barge Box; 2-16’ Steel Bale Cages-Feeder Wagons on h.d. Gears; Kill-Bros 350 Gravity Box, Kasten Gear; 1975 IHC 4200 trans-star Tandem Truck w/ 19’ alum. box, Detroit Eng; 1996 Chevrolet 3500 hd 1 T. Truck w/ 7.4 gas engine, 8’x12’ flat bed, goose neck, 128,000 miles; CIH 10 wheel Rotary Rake; 30+ Pipe Gates; 100+ Fence Posts; 150+ Assort. Used Tires & Rims, all sizes; Air Vent Tubes, flat storage; 1 Hayrack Misc. Items.

HAY: 200+ Small big Square Bales Grass/alfalfa Hay, 500#, 2-4 yrs. old, stored inside.

SPECIAL: Stone quarry full of salvage Machinery, Trucks, Planters, Wagons, etc. 20-40 tons!! Sold in piles.

Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Current letter of credit from bank required unless prior arrangements made w/ Auctioneer. No exceptions! Lunch Stand & Portable Toilet on grounds.

Check website for pictures and more information: www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Saturday, November 29, 2014 Time - 9:00 am Sharp!

Consigned Items

Case 2670, 4whl, 3pt, PTO, engine rough; AC 7000 fender tractor, rev bad; AC D17 D, NF, nice & straight; AC D19 gas, WF, DH, all correct wgts; Ford 2000 Ind w/Superior ldr, 3pt, PTO; JD 4020 LP, NF * AC WD; 2; Kewanee 1010 flat fold disk; Brady disk chisel, 9 shk w/springs; AC 4B slat bottom semi mt plow; McFarland drag * JD elevator, nice; Various gravity boxes * 3 flare wagons; Gleaner N6, 1600 eng hrs, 8-30 CH, 20’ grain platform * IH 47 sq baler; ‘97 Ford L8000 4x2 dump truck, 8.3 liter; Cummins D, 270hp, Allison auto 5 sp trans, air brakes, 66,513 miles (6317eng hrs); ‘07 Ford F350 SD XL ext cab DRW, 157,000 miles, V-10 Triton gas eng, auto trans, cab & chassis only, no body * Gas golf cart; ‘05 Ford E450 Cuttaway Super Duty, diesel 6.0, auto trans; Western 9’ Pro Plus Plow, carbide blade, rubber flap, wing kit, no trk side cmpt; Bonnell 9’ Taper (full roll) 9’ cutting edge, Meyer style table design, chain lift assembly, requires frt mt hyd; Gledhill truck V-plow, blades good; Bonnell BJV-834 H V-box sprdr, 2.0 cu yd Falls 8’ Patrol Wing, frt mt post; 2 Bonnell 272 road drag, hyd lift; HTC 1200 Cross conveyor w/spinner assembly Bonnell Windrow Eliminator, fits Cat 140G; Meyer/Swenson yellow PV-358EST spreader * Orange Barrel barricades Scaffold * Arctic Cat 700 snowmobile Road signs * Pindle receiver hitch Parking meter * Coin operated telephone; Step & ext ladders * Walk behind snow blower * 7 1/2 ‘ snowplow

Ogle County Fair Association - Harlan Holm, President Sale Sight Contact Number - 815-441-1251 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer #440000901 German Valley, IL 61039

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip Lunch by Cliff’s Donuts & More

Friday, December 5, 2014

Real Estate - 10:00 am * Machinery - 11:00 am Real Estate

Note - Items Welcome! Will be accepted from November 21st through the 26th between 8:00 am & 5:00 pm. Clear titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. No Glass!!!

No Truck Toppers!!! Loader, forklift & boom tractor operators are on duty daily. No items will be accepted on Thanksgiving Day, Friday November 28 or sale day. Gates will be locked at closing daily. Gates are open Friday, November 28th for viewing only between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm [weather permitting]. All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility. Partial listing, more by sale day!!!

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341)

The following Real Estate and Machinery will be offered at Public Auction located at 16292 West Robin Road, Polo, IL 61064. Directions - Northwest of Polo, IL on US 52 approx. 2 miles to Robin Road, then left 1.5 miles on Robin Road to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.

815-362-6531 or 815-238-3044

The approximate 199.84 acres [located in Section 23, Eagle Point Township, Ogle County, Illinois] will be offered in three parcels. The farmland has an average Productivity Index of 137.6 with soil types of Osco, Huntsville, Lawson and Ogle. The farm will be surveyed. FSA reports 177 acres cropland.

Parcel 1 - Approximately 119 MOL acres on the east side of the farm with mostly tillable ground.

Parcel 2 - Approximately 72 MOL acres on the west side of the farm with mostly tillable ground, some pasture.

Parcel 3 - Approximately 8 MOL acres of fenced pasture and improvements which include a house, barn, 2 sheds and corn crib.

Parcel 1 and 2 will be sold by the acre, while Parcel 3 will be sold by the total dollar.

Terms - Highest Bidder(s) will pay 10% down day of sale and will enter into an Auction Sale Contract. Seller will provide title insurance. Balance will be due on or before February 1, 2015.

The 2014 taxes due in 2015 will be paid by the seller and all subsequent taxes are paid by the buyer. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

Tom Suites is the attorney for the Trust. For more information or viewing of the property contact Public Auction Service (Lyle Hopkins) or Lenny Bryson.

DBG Schmidt Family Trust At the same location following the Real Estate Auction at approximately 11:00 am, the following will be sold:

Tractors - Combine - Vehicles

C-IH 7230 FWA, power shift, PTO, 3pt, TH, duals, radar, 2990 hrs, 18 frt wgts (#56111); IH hydro 70 D, NF, ROPS, PTO, 3pt, DH, 15.5x38 tires, 5059 hrs (#10247); Case 2394, cab, power shift, PTO, 3pt, DH, 18.4Rx42 axle duals, 15 frt wgts, 4279 hrs (#9933299); Ford 3400 w/ldr (#C417713); IH 1660 combine, spreader, chopper, 2979 hrs (#170288) [combine was put through the shop end of 2013, not used in 2014]; C-IH 1063 6-30, ploy snouts; C-IH 1020 platform, 20’ (#64511); Killbros head cart; ‘05 Chevrolet 2500 HD, reg cab, 116,572 miles; Western snowplow w/quick tach; ‘10 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 81,368 miles; Polaris 250 4x4 4 wheeler; Kubota GR2100 Glide Steer mower.

Machinery

IH 496 disk 24’ w/7½” spacing; Lindsey 4 section drag cart; DMI Tiger Mate 24’ field culti (#423005); DMI 25’ crumbler; IH 550 5B plow; NI drop seeder; JD 1760 Conservation planter 12-30 vacuum, ins, coulters, aux PTO hyd pump; Computrac 250 monitor; JD 400 15’ rotary hoe; IH 6-30 rear mt culti; IH frt mt culti 6-30: Woods 3180 batwing, 540 PTO; Brent 540 gravity wagon, brakes & lights; Brent 440 gravity wagon, brakes & lights; 2 J&M 350 gravity wagons w/lights; Farm King 10x61 PTO auger; Feterl 8x61 auger w/10hp 3Ø motor; 8” auger motor, no transport; approx 2 racks of misc items; pile scrap iron; few pieces household items.

Gene Schmidt Estate

815-562-2177 2014 FORD FOCUS O US SE S

$20,045 MSRP - $1,068 PBF Discount - $2,500 Rebate - $500 Ford Finance - $500 Farm Bureau Mem.

$15,477^

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

11 Ford Edge Sport

2014 FORD EDGE SE

12 Ford Escape LTD

Shaarp

Only lyy 25 25,000 000 Miles

$25,995* 12 Ford F-150 XLT

$13,495*

14 Ford Flex LTD

12 Ford Focus SE

#959

Well Equipped q pp

#140240A

Loaded aded aded d d

$30,695*

1-Ownner

$30,800*

11 Ford Taurus SEL

#140254A

Cargo Van Van

$16,850*

#1024A

Diesel, Low Miles

Local Trade Trade

$15,995*

$26,995*

07 GMC Yukon Denali

#140235B #

4x4, 4, Ready R d For F Wi Winter t

$22,350*

12 Ford Fusion SEL

#1021

12 Honda Accord LX-S2

#976

Couuppee

$21,900* 1 900**

14 Jeep Wrangler Sport 02 GMC Sierra 2500 Ext. Cab

12 Ford Explorer

#940

$17,495*

Loadeedd

$21,995*

$19,977^

Leatther & Sunroof

$11,750* 1 750*

14 Ford Transit Connect

1-Owner wner ner

10 Ford Escape XLT

#1047 #

Moon-roof, -roof, roof Full Power

$20,995*

#1040

#1050A

07 Jeep Wrangler X

#1031

Only 30 30,000 30,000 Miles

$17,995*

Jim Blomberg

Stephanie VanBuren

Chad Young

Ed McKee

13 Lincoln MKS

Heated edd Front Seats

Jason Gelwicks

Local Trade, T ade, Loaded

$31,950*

13 Ford Mustang GT

#884

Premium, eemium mium Convertiblee

$31,200*

12 Hyundai Veloster

#140101A

$15,975*

#1053

$27,995*

12 Ford F-150 Lariat

#140243A

S t Sporty

$15,900*

COME SEE THE PRESCOTT BROTHERS FORD TEAM FOR A CORNUCOPIA OF GOOD DEALS!

Roger Wakenight

2015 FORD ESCAPE

$23,777 MSRP - $1,218 PBF Discount - $2,500 Rebate - $500 Ford Finance - $500 Farm Bureau Mem. - $500 Bonus Cash

#872

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms on Personal Property - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. $23,505 MSRP - $1,028 PBF Discount - $1,500 Rebate - $500 Ford Finance - $500 Farm Bureau Mem.

$23,777^

#1039

#997

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341)

12 Lincoln MKZ

#1035

Leather ather th

$19,995*

11 Ford F-150 XLT

#140188A

Loccal Trade

$27,995* 14 Ford Taurus LTD

#995

Navigation gation ation & Push Start

$22,995*

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#1028

4x4, Ready d For F Wi Winter t

$26,495*

13 Mazda3 I SV

#960

Grreeat at MPG

$13,850*

03 Ford F250,#15029A, Diesel .............................. $8,995* 04 Ford F150, #140116A, Only 65K Miles ............. $9,995* 07 Chevrolet Cobalt, #1042, 75K Miles ............... $7,495* 09 Chevrolet Impala LT, #924A, 105K Miles ......... $9,495* 08 Chevrolet Malibu LT, #1041, 78K Miles.......... $10,995* 04 Chevrolet Silverado, #130277A, 134K Miles.... $8,995* 05 Dodge Stratus SXT, #909A, 109K Miles ........... $4,450* 11 Dodge Avenger, #998a, 79K Miles ................. $10,995* 08 Ford Focus SE, #913A, 95K Miles .................... $8,999* 10 Ford Focus SE #1026, 44K Miles ................... $10,995* 07 Harley Davidson Sportster, #1011A, 14K Miles..... $3,995*

PLUS TAX TITLE LICENSE AND DOC. MUST FINANCE WITH FORD FOR FORD FINANCE BONUS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT. $500 FARM FOR CURRENT FARM BUREAU MEMBERS. EXPIRES 11/30/2014.

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 20, 2014, Page B11

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick | GMC | Chrysler |

Dodge

|

RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

928-1100 N. Galena a Dixon, IL 815-288-4455

09 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

$

Stock# CYE216A

10,995

*

13 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE1

$

Stock# CYE367A

33,141*

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

$

Stock# GF076A

34,994*

09 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Chuck 815-973-0000

www.KenNelsonAuto.com Auto com

11 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1LT

$

Stock# GE019A

17,469* 12 GMC SIERRA SLE

$

$

Stock# CYE304A

$

22,250*

14 NISSAN MURANO SL

Stock# XPB738A

25,400 *

$

Stock# XPB696B

7,995*

$

12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

FRESH TRADE

Stock# NE286A

32,987

Stock# TF035A

14,703

08 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

Stock# BE077A

20,985

*

$

*

$

Stock# GF024A

19,989*

$

$

09 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Stock# TE344A

10,899

17,895

Stock# TE322A

12,916

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

*

Stock# XT8848A

10 GMC YUKON XL 1500

*

$

11 TOYOTA PRIUS III

09 GMC YUKON SLT

10 TOYOTA PRIUS

03 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

$

13 BUICK ENCORE

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

$

07 DODGE NITRO SXT

31,995

*

$

03 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS

Stock# XTB852A

*

13 NISSAN MAXIMA

*

Stock# XPB744A

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

7,995

$

*

Stock# CYE350A

23,978*

$

12 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Stock# NE090B

3,995

10 GMC ACADIA SLT2

Stock# TE381A

18,784*

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

$

*

16,995

*

13 TOYOTA RAV4

$

02 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Stock# XT8849A

Stock# CYE397A

27,995 *

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

13 FORD F-150

$

Stock# CYE383A

33,3031 * 11 FORD ESCAPE XLT

Stock# DE086A

11,994 *

$

14 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING

$

Stock# GF075A

26,581 *

14 FORD EXPLORER LTD

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CE022A

14,707

*

$

Stock# GE176A

25,995

*

00 MERCURY VILLAGER SPORT

11 TOYOTA SIENNA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# XPE749A

30,995

*

$

03 CHEVROLET SURBURBAN 1500

Stock# VT9485A

10,939

*

Stock# TE469A

29,833

$

14 BUICK LACROSSE PREM. II

*

$

Stock# CYF098A

19,815

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

Stock# TF036A

21,721

*

06 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE TDI

$

Stock# GF077B

3,995

Stock# CYE361B1

*

$

09 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA

$

Stock# DE113A

12,597

*

$

Stock# CYE356A

34,499*

99 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

12 RAM 1500 SLT

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

*

8,995

*

$

09 CADILLAC CTS

Stock# CYE307A

32,919

$

*

10 BUICK ENCLAVE XL

Stock# GF076A

34,995

$

*

07 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED

Stock# DE109B

18,995

Stock# CYE401B

*

11 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

$

5,995

*

$

01 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE

Stock# DE083A

25,966 *

07 GMC SIERRA 1500

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# VTC497A

$

7,995

*

$

12 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER

Stock# CYE384B

25,995

$

*

11 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE

Stock# CYE395A

17,679

*

$

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

Stock# XPE750A

23,161

*

$

14 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTD LTZ

Stock# NE272A

8,995

*

13 FORD MUSTANG GT

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TF024A

31,562

Stock# GF077B1

$

*

04 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS TDI

3,995

$

*

14 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 LT

Stock# GE208A

17,995 *

05 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# XT8846A1

14,976

*

05 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS

$

Stock#TE474A

16,613

*

$

12 GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI

Stock# JF024A

22,899

*

$

10 GMC ACADIA SL

Stock# XPE761

18,814

*

$

12 FORD F-150 PICKUP

14,995

*

11 DODGE CHARGER V6

$

Stock# CF001A

15,499

$

05 BUICK TERRAZA CXL

$

Stock# TF012A

39,047

*

12 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

$

Stock# XPB757A

19,815

*

$

08 FORD EDGE LIMITED

Stock# NF017A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

23,995

*

$

09 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

Stock# GE090A

7,995

*

$

FRESH TRADE

11 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2LT

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# VPC501

29,995

*

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# BF011B

SAVE!

Warren Gridley General Mgr.

$

Stock# TF047A

16,834

*

$

08 BUICK LUCERNE CXS

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYF110A1

13,995

14 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTD LTZ

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE405A

21,995

Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.

Mike Freeman General Mgr.

*

Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.

Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.

$

Stock# CYF110A

11,995

Stock# XPE762A

*

$

FRESH TRADE

Denny Bellows Sales

Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.

Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.

7,051

*

$

Stock# XPE758

Save!

Stock# XT6863A

*

$

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

$

Stock# NE154A

10,995

*

07 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO SAVE!

Sherry Law Business Mgr.

$

*

11 VOLVO C30 T5

Stock# XPE768

*

9,995

Stock# TE419C

08 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT

10 FORD FOCUS SE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

6,995

*

4,995 *

12 LINCOLN MKX

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# GE211B

25,679

Stock# VTC497A1

*

02 FORD RANGER

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# JE106A

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Brett Simpson Business Mgr.

$

Stock# TF062A

18,995

Mike Baker Sales

Carl Buehler Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

26,681

*

14 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT

$

Stock# CYF106A

58,995

*

08 TOYOTA AVALON LTD

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# BF012B

28,355 *

09 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

$

Stock# NF009A

15,495 *

14 GMC ACADIA DENALI

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

*

Joe Patzer Sales

Stock# VTB495A

Jeff Dewey Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

Stock# DE111B

7,995

*

Thais Fazekas Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

$

Stock# TE141A

18,495

Alex Riley Sales

Garrett Williams Sales

*

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Stock# GF067A

SAVE!

Sally Deming Sales

Adam Chapman Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 20, 2014, Page B12

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$23,999*

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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.**75 Months @ 2.9%, includes tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit. ^ $3,000 down, 72 months @ 4.99% Plus tax, title, license or doc fee. With approved credit. Photos for illustration only.