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December 29, 2016 Volume 167, Number 3 - $1.00

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Oregon schools receive grant for welding lab

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon School District officials officially accepted a $106,686 grant last week that will allow them to build a cutting-edge welding lab at

the high school.

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNI), a Rockfordbased philanthropic organization, presented the grant at a ceremony Dec. 22 at its headquarters.

Through the donations of

individuals, families, and organizations, CFNI awards grants to help improve surrounding communities.

In 2012, a bequest from Dr. Louis and Violet Rubin helped establish Education Works, a CFNIL grantstrategy that specifically

targets education systems.

The money for the OHS welding lab was part of the fall Education Works grant cycle.

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A map of the new welding lab being created at Oregon CFNI presents Oregon School District with a donation for their welding lab. Pictured left to right are: Stephen High School. It includes ten welding stations (seven Schmeling, CFNIL Trustee; Andrew Nelson, OHS Principal; John Bates, CFNIL President; Josh Nelson, Oregon along the east wall, three along the north), virtual welding Schools Career and Technical Education Director; Tom Mahoney, Oregon School Superintendent; Darren Knuth, simulators in the northwest corner, and plasma cutting stations in the center. Photo supplied.

OHS Industrial Arts Teacher; and Thomas R. Walsh, Vice Chairman of CFNIL. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Fresh egg sales at work lead to employee rules Resolution was approved Dec. 20 by county board

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Complaints about Ogle County employees selling fresh eggs while at work prompted the county board Dec. 20 to prohibit doing personal business on county time and property.

The board passed a resolution, recommended by the Personnel & Salary Committee, that stipulates “There are to be no private food solicitations and forprofit solicitations on county properties at any time and not-for-profit fundraisers can be done on county properties but not on county time.”

Board member Skip Kenney, Rochelle, head of the Personnel & Salary Committee, explained what the recommendation means: “No county employees may sell, for personal gain, anything on county property or time.”

Board member Ron Colson, Mt. Morris, asked if the regulation means a county employee is prohibited from having a booth at the Autumn of Parade festival, because some booths are on county property.

“That’s not the intent, and that would be in their offhours anyway,” Kenney said.

According to the minutes

“It came to our attention that this was going on and was problematic to other county employees.” — Skip Kenney, Rochelle of the Dec. 13 Personnel & Salary Committee meeting, Kenney brought up that more than one employee was selling fresh eggs out of the county offices in which they worked.

“Kenney stated this particular case was very messy, and it affected the work environment,” the minutes read.

The minutes did not name the employees involved.

“It came to our attention that this was going on and was problematic to other county employees,” Kenney said Tuesday. “In some cases, they [the other employees] were asked to fill in and conduct the business.”

Another issue: Selling some food items requires the seller to have credentials in food service.

County board member Marcia Heuer, Oregon, also on the Personnel & Salary Committee, voiced concern about the county’s liability if the practice was allowed to go on.

Department heads will be responsible for letting their employees know about the new rule, Kenney said.

In This Week’s Edition...

Mt. Morris firefighters break the glass in a bay window Dec. 21 as they work with the Oregon Fire Department to battle a fire that severely damaged the home of Robert Seele, 5316 N. Mt. Morris Rd. The fire is thought to have started near a wood-burning stove. Photo by Vinde Wells

Fire causes severe damage to home

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A rural Leaf River man safely escaped from his burning home Dec. 21, thanks to a passerby.

Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said Robert Seele, 80, 5613 N. Mt. Morris Rd., was alerted to the fire by a passing motorist.

“A passerby called 911 and alerted Mr. Seele, who was in the residence and was unaware of the fire,” Hough said. “The passerby reported the north side exterior of the residence was fully involved in fire. We arrived on scene to find heavy fire on the north side of the residence, with serious extension in the structure.”

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“We arrived on scene to find heavy fire on the north side of the residence,” — Rob Hough Mt. Morris Fire Chief The blaze is thought to have started near a wood-burning stove.

“Mt. Morris Fire and OSFM [Office of the State Fire Marshal] performed an investigation,” Hough said.

“The most probable area of origin was a wood burning heating plant on the north side of the residence. The most probable cause was ignition of wood structural components near the heating plant.”

He said the house, which was insured, sustained heavy fire damage throughout.

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The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. and firefighters from Mt. Morris and nine other departments were on the scene until 9 p.m.

Mt. Morris firefighters remained throughout the night to watch for hot spots, Hough said.

At least 50 firefighters from the Mt. Morris, Oregon, Forreston, Leaf River, Polo, Byron, Stillman Valley, Shannon, Pecatonica, and Win Bur Sew Fire Departments were on the scene, along with the German Valley ambulance.

Polo and Advanced EMS covered the Mt. Morris Fire Station.

The two-story home, sided with vinyl, was built in 1858 from bricks made at the brick kiln at Trot Town, a tiny settlement just to the east on West Grove Road.

According to the “Bicentennial History of Ogle County,” at least eight homes in and near Trot Town were built from bricks made at the kiln in the mid-1800s. Seele’s was the last one still standing.

Trot Town was located on West Grove Road between Mt. Morris and Leaf River Roads until the early 1900s.

It consisted of several homes, a handful of businesses, the Silver Creek Church of the Brethren and cemetery, and a one-room schoolhouse.

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Sung in the style of “Deck the Halls,” the OES third graders perform a humorous song Dec. 14 explaining some polite concert etiquette - so that the audience may fully enjoy the show. Photo by Zach Arbogast

The OES Storybook holiday event offered several activities in the classrooms. In room 206, Jessica Dotson, Jazmyn Dotson, and Melinda Egli create Christmas cards for residents at the nursing home. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Third graders Mychal Bowker and Langston York made bird feeders together Dec. 14 during the OES Storybook holiday event. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Welding lab upgrades will benefit OHS students From A1 program and extend our facilities in cooperation with community manufacturers and Highland Community College,” Superintendent Tom Mahoney said. “This will give our students more

opportunity to develop and explore their mechanical inclinations.”

The lab will include 10 welding stations, six virtual welding simulators, and a pair of plasma cutting stations for students to cut pieces before practicing.

Students from Highland Community College and current professionals in need of further training will be using the lab as well.

The grant and lab are all part of school district’s Building Community Careers (BCC) program,

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The BCC includes a partnerships between the school district and three businesses: Etnyre International LTD, F. N. Smith, and Woods Equipment Company &

Blount International.

“In the next year, those three businesses have 50 new job openings becoming available; within the next five years, over 240 jobs will be available within the Oregon community, in those three businesses,” said Josh Nelson, OHS agriculture teacher and Career and Technical

Education Director.

According to Nelson, after students complete their workplace endorsement program, they have opportunities for internships before entering a career.

The welding lab will be open and fully operational for the start of the 2017-18 school year.

Early holiday deadlines set Early deadlines will be in effect for the Jan. 5 edition of the Oregon Republican Reporter.

The deadline for news items and photos is 10 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 30.

The office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media.

The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter.

Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing, Dixon.

Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo’s Tri-County Press.

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World War II soldiers wrote letters of appreciation New Year.

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.

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By Otto Dick “Letters Come From Local Boys Now In Far Off Places,” read the headline in 1944.

“All Deeply Appreciative at Being Remembered by the Old Home Community” “Many letters come from the home boys in various camps in this country and from the fronts overseas, all which are interesting reading by the folks back home,” the article said.

Each week on the front page, the Ogle County Republican published letters from our troops thanking the Business Men’s Association and the Rotarians for the cards and money they received.

Two of those letters appear below.

From Lester A. Tremble, some place in the South Pacific area with the U. S. Marines, Dec. 19, 1944.

I want to take this way of expressing my appreciation for the gift sent to me by the community, the Business Men’s Association, and my brother Rotarians. (Is Guy Bradbury still in the fold?)

That was a big undertaking, but you folks would see it through regardless of the size.

It doesn’t seem as though Christmas is less than a week away, and while you are wondering whether it will be a “white one” there, I wonder whether it will be a “rainy one” here.

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plays carols every night which brings out the spirit, but my thoughts venture back to home just the same.

My Christmas boxes have been arriving, so the food situation is well in hand.

The choice of what to send has been excellent and useful.

Looking over what we have here in the tent, I

have contemplated about opening a general store like Al Lundstrom’s and Osa DeLair’s.

No ration points required folks.

The new I. N. U. man’s son is in the company with me, and seeing as how he has never been in Oregon, I gave him a “snow job” about the Hudson of the middle west.

I also met Emily Taft

Douglas’ husband. He is a Captain in this division.

We spent about an hour reminiscing the vicinity of Eagle’s Nest Camp and its different families.

I sent out a few V-mail Christmas cards, but my supply became exhausted, so to those that I missed may I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Victorious

Mervin Rhoads stationed at Keesler Field, Mississippi, Dec. 11, 1944 I want to thank you for the Christmas gift and letter I received. This year has certainly rolled around fast and I imagine there are quite a number of Oregon boys in the service now that were not a year ago.

But I am sure we all feel the same way this time of the year about being remembered by the folks back home.

At the present time I am a flight leader in a school section. The men in our section go to school from 6 p.m. to 1 a. m.

My work is confined to the section and to the hours that the boys are not in school, they follow a regular military schedule. That keeps me busy from morning to night.

We have been having some awfully nice weather down here. It hardly seems like Christmas is so near. But for me I will take the good old northern climate with its seasonal changes.

Thanking you again for the present and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours truly, Mervin Rhoads This is the fourth in a series of articles on activities in Oregon during World War II.

New regulation for dog tags takes effect Jan. 1

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A new regulation for Ogle County dog owners will go into effect in 2017.

Karla Christensen, registration officer for Ogle County Animal Control, said last week that as of Jan. 1 dog owners must purchase registration tags to match the time period for rabies shots.

In other words, dog owners who purchase three-year rabies shots must also purchase

three-year registration tags, and those who get their dogs one-year shots must buy oneyear tags.

“It has been very confusing for everyone when an owner receives a three-year vaccination but only purchases a oneyear tag,” Christensen said in a press release. “So in order to eliminate this confusion, we have implemented this new policy.”

The Ogle County Board approved the option of buying a three-year tag in 2014 after three-year rabies shots

became popular.

Ogle County Animal Control Administrator Dr. Tom Champley said then that the three-year shot is healthier for dogs, and offering the threeyear tag to go with it would be simpler for their owners.

“Over-vaccinating animals can be detrimental to their immune systems. We feel you don’t want to vaccinate your dog any oftener than necessary to protect it, and the three-year shot protects the dog,” he said three years ago. “Having the three-year

tag will be less confusing for dog owners. It’s been hard to understand that you got the three-year shot but still had to pay the tag fee every year.”

The confusion continued, Christensen said, and has led to some dogs getting too many rabies shots, and on the other hand, some pet owners not purchasing tags when they need to.

Both the three-year shots and registration fees are discounted.

Registration fees will remain the same in the new year.

The registration fee for intact (not neutered or spayed) dogs more than nine months old will be $29 per year or $80 for three years.

Micro-chipped pets will get a $5 discount off the annual fee or $15 off the three-year fee.

The annual fee includes $10 which goes to the Ogle County Pet Population Control Fund, and $30 of the three-year fee goes to the control fund.

For neutered or spayed dogs, the annual registration

fee is $14, and the three-year fee is $35. The same microchip discount applies.

Overdue rabies vaccinations and registration will cost the dog owner $5 more for 30 days past due and $10 per month for each month after that.

A dog that loses it registration tag will get the first one replaced for free. However, additional replacement tags will cost the regular price.

For additional fees or information call Ogle County Animal Control at 815-732-1185.

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

For more information call, 815-732-2724

Oregon Library News “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.”~Marc Brown, Library Card (Arthur) Give yourself and your family a great gift for the New Year - an Oregon Public Library card.

If you live in the library district (which includes much of the countryside surrounding Oregon, too) a library card is yours for the asking.

Just think of what you could do with books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs that are available with your card, for no charge.

Bring proof of Oregon address, fill out a short index card, and start borrowing all these materials immediately.

Renovation Update We are very happy to announce that the elevator at the Oregon Library is operational and ready to be used.

We have put in a couple of handicapped parking spots on the west side of the library so if you are going to be using the elevator, those spots will make it easier for you.

We really appreciate your patience throughout this renovation process and hope that those who have not been able to use the library

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December Distraction Update The drawing for December Distraction 2016 has been completed.

Congratulations to Kinley, Emma, Jeanne, Miranda, Chris, Dennis, Carol and Sandra. There were over 312 entries. Great job reading!

Thank you to all who participated.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Closures Saturday, Dec. 31- closed at noon Closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 Closed Monday, Jan. 2 Story Time (3-6 years old) Join us for stories, crafts, and fun activities on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through starting on Thursday, Jan. 12.

12-24 Months Story Time Club A lapsit story time program for children 12-24 months and their caregivers will be offered on Thursdays Newng! i List

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Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and parents.

A new session will begin on Thursday, Jan. 12.

Library Book Clubs The In-BeTween Book Club will not meet in December but will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Just One Day and Just One Year by Gayle Forman.

The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Humans of New York Stories by Brandon Stanton.

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss Orhan’s Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian.

Saturday Movie at the Library Mark your calendar for a Saturday matinee movie, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m.

Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult to be admitted into the movie.

The movie will be shown

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Elves made surprise visit to Serenity Hospice Serenity Hospice and Home had a surprise visit the week of Christmas by some “elves” from the Chana Education Center.

The generous students donated food baskets for hospice families and gifts for

children who lost a parent.

One 5-year-old, who has lost her mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother at Serenity Hospice received a four-foot Barbie house along with a Barbie car and dolls.

Sheriff to speak at community coffee The public is invited to meet with Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, Jan. 7 when he is the featured speaker at the First Saturday Community Coffee in Chana from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

He will discuss department

activities, explain policies of the department, and explain any new laws.

This community gathering is held the first Saturday of each month from January through March from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 S. Main St., Chana.

Historian talk in Dixon Duane Paulsen, a noted local historian and author, will present a program on Students at the Chana Education Center and their teachers made a surprise visit to Serenity Hospice and Home, “Reminiscences of Thirty Oregon, before Christmas with food baskets for hospice families and gifts for children who have lost a parent. Years of Research on Dixon” Pictured with the students, left to right are: teachers Therese Koch and Gay Keaty, and Cheryl Newcomer from on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. in Serenity. Photo supplied the second floor conference

room at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

For more information, call the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society library at 815-284-1134 or stop by at 113 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Rock River Center Holiday Hours Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, closed Dec. 23 at noon to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Call us at 815-732-3252, visit us on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org, and like us on FaceBook.

Make Mine A Hummingbird Garden We are pleased to have Peggy Doty join us on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to discuss how to plan a successful Hummingbird Garden. Her presentation will last from 11 a.m. to noon.

Doty is an Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator for University of Illinois Extension.

She loves using her degree in zoology combined with her master’s in Education to share what she appreciates and understands about nature.

She teaches students and adults the idiosyncrasies of loving and supporting our world through conservation efforts including those in our own backyards.

Putting out a hummingbird feeder may not be enough to attract and keep hummingbirds coming back to your garden.

Understanding the true needs and behaviors of these tiny winged gems is important for a proper hummingbird garden.

Capture their attention early and you can enjoy hummingbirds all season.

Call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending this free program.

Refreshments will be served.

Technology Offerings The Computer Technology Center is free and open to the public, and available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.

The following classes, facilitated by knowledgeable Rock River Center volunteers, have been scheduled for January.

• Monday, Jan. 9 – General IT Security – 9:30 to 11 a.m.

(Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and anti-virus software.

A question and answer period will follow.

It will be held in multipurpose room to accommodate larger audience.

• Monday, Jan. 23 – Windows 10 Basics – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of the Windows 10 operating system, including navigating, settings, copying photos, etc.

A question and answer period will follow.

Those interested may register for one or more of these sessions.

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

All classes are free to attend and open to all ages.

Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot.

Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use your new tablet or smart phone.

Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the

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Support Groups Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group.

We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life.

You will find information, resources, encouragement, and answers to difficult questions.

Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center.

For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss.

Low Vision Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Cancer Support Group Facing the Challenge is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings.

Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend.

Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group.

The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Rock River Center.

To confirm meeting schedules during the holiday season, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252.

Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center.

Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes.

Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

Dec. 19 Christopher R. Flikkema, Lanark, and Anna B.

Ohlwine, Polo.

Dec. 20 Matthew R. Evans and Jamie L. Groeling, both of Nashville, Tennessee.

Gregory T. Marinelli and Lisa C. Kulczak, both of Pingree Grove.

Kerry S. Kalchbrenner and Robin L. Mazzuca, both of Davis Junction.

Byron: Taylor J. McCarthy, associate in science; Emma E. Rohr, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, with distinction.

Mt. Morris: Cheyenne M. Izer, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, cum laude; Quincy J. Steffa, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology.

Oregon: Briana L. Ahlgrim, AAS, Nursing, Cum Laude, PTK; Samantha J. Arbogast, AAS, Marketing and Management; Ross A. Christensen, Associate in Science, cum laude; Taylor M. Freed, Associate in Science; Brian M. Hall, AAS, Ornamental Horticulture/

General, AAS, Ornamental Horticulture & Sports Turf Management, AAS, Ornamental Horticulture & Nursery Management; Tyler A. Hummel, associate in science; Anna M. Jensen, associate in science, magna cum laude; Isaac L. Jensen, associate in science; Alec M. Ketter, associate in science; Krystal C. Swan, associate in science; Caitlyn N. Wolber, AAS, Radiologic Technology, cum laude.

Stillman Valley: Logan T. Alberts, AAS, Ornamental Horticulture & Landscape Design & Construction, magna cum laude; Laura M. Rittenberry, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting.

College News Laura Dickerson Laura Dickerson, Stillman Valley, has been named to the fall president’s list at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa.

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students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list.

Kishwaukee College Kishwaukee College, Malta has announced the

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Church News

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ADELINE ZION powerful video Sunday, Jan. 1—9 a.m.

EVANGELICAL Join us after the service in Worship CHURCH our cafe for coffee, snack & 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline fellowship FAITH UNITED Leaf River 61047 Kidzlink Children’s Ministry METHODIST CHURCH Phone 815-541-4863 (infant-5th grade)-during Mission Statement: Loving, Sunday Services: Adult Services Growing & Serving in Faith Sunday School 9 a.m.

Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 10:15 a.m. grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Visit our website: www.

Pastor Karen Hundrieser BAILEYVILLE crossroadscn.com 815-946-3212 BAPTIST CHURCH Website: faithumcpolo 303 W. Franklin St., DISCIPLES UNITED 9 a.m. Sunday School Baileyville METHODIST CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Gary Branam Hitt and Maple Streets, 11 a.m. Fellowship www.

Mt. Morris baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Pastor Julie Bunt FIRST BAPTIST Sunday Phone 815-734-4853 CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Worship 9:30 a.m.

505 Hill St., Oregon for all ages Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. www.fbcoregon.org 10:40 a.m. Morning Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

815-732-2642 Worship Rev. Jared Cochran 6 p.m. Evening Service EAST JORDAN UNITED “A Christ-centered, Wednesday METHODIST CHURCH Bible-believing, family7 p.m. Midweek Bible 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling oriented ministry.”

Study Jim Miller, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; 4th Sunday Each Month 815-626-0104 Sunday Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service at Presence St. 8:50 a.m. Sunday School Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Joseph 10 a.m. Worship Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery BAILEYVILLE EAST OREGON CHAPEL provided for all services.

REFORMED CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 400 W. Center St. 107 N. Daysville Rd. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Baileyville East Edge of Oregon CHURCH (USA) Pastor Bruce Otto Off Ill. 64 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-235-1201 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2894 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-2960 or www.fpcoregon.com 10 a.m. Morning Worship 815-732-6569 Handicapped Accessible Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

BETHEL UNITED Church 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served METHODIST CHURCH the first Sunday of each 217 S. Hickory St., EBENEZER REFORMED month.

Shannon CHURCH 815-864-2581 2997 N. German Church FIRST UNITED Traditional Worship 9 Rd. METHODIST CHURCH a.m.

Two miles east of Oregon 402 First Ave., Forreston Education Hour 10 a.m. on Ill. 64, two miles north on Pastor David Poust Contemporary Worship 11 German Church Road 815-938-2380 a.m.

Pastor John Wisdom Sunday, Jan. 1—9 a.m.

Church Office Worship BROOKVILLE and Phone: 815-732-6313 Monday, Jan. 2—8 a.m.

ELKHORN UNITED 9 a.m. Sunday School AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m.

METHODIST 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Coffee at The Depot CHURCHES Women & Men’s Bible Wednesday, Jan. 4—12 p.m.

Brookville: Adult Sunday Study, Kids Club Friendship Club School 9:30 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.

Worship 10:30 a.m. com FLORENCE UNITED 17725 W. Chamber St. METHODIST CHURCH in Brookville EMMANUEL 2649 W. Florence Rd., Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

EVANGELICAL Freeport Adult Sunday School 10 LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Kathleen a.m.

764 N. Stillman Road, Brinkmeier Corner of Wilson Mill & Oregon Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Brick Church Roads (Payne’s Point) Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Andrew Kayes CHANA UNITED Office: 815-732-2424 FORRESTON GROVE METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m.

CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., 61015 Forreston Pastor Chan Ik Choi EVANGELICAL FREE Presbyterian Church in 815-732-7683 CHURCH America chanaumc@gmail.com OF MT. MORRIS Pastor Drew Jones Adult & Children’s 102 S. Seminary St. 815-938-3605 Education 9 a.m.

Mt. Morris www.forrestongrovechurch.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Senior Pastor com Holy Communion Bruce McKanna 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Celebrated the First Sunday Associate Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service of Each Month Lance Mennen Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

815-734-4942 Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Thursday, Dec. 29—1 p.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Ladies Bible Study FORRESTON 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Saturday, Dec. 31—7 a.m.

REFORMED CHURCH 815-284-4554 Men’s Accountability Group 501 Third Ave. Pastor David Andermann Sunday, Jan. 1—10 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship 815-632-6767 Concert of Prayer Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service Service, No Sunday School or 10:20 a.m. Education Hour InnerMission FREEDOM LUTHERAN Thursday, Dec. 29—No Tuesday, Jan. 3—Church CHURCH, ELCA Bible Class Office Closed; 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Kathy Sunday, Jan. 1—9 a.m. Food Pantry Volunteers Burkheimer Worship, Mite Box Sunday Wednesday, Jan. 4—6 a.m.

815-222-7270 Thursday, Jan. 5—10 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Group; 6 Sunday Morning Worship Bible Class p.m. Puppet Team at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Log onto our website Church, 200 S. 5th St., OPEN BIBLE at http://www.efcmm.

Oregon 302 S. Franklin St., Polo org to check out our latest GIFT—Growing In Faith Luke Schier, Pastor opportunities and Together-Christian education 815-946-2848 updates for all ages following Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. worship service We include children in our FAITH DISCOVERY Welcome Center is at Sunday Worship experience CHURCH 111 S. 4th St., Oregon “Grandkids Class” 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Ages 3-10 are dismissed Jeremy Heller, Pastor GRACE VALLEY right after our Praise & 815-946-3588 CHRISTIAN Blended Worship Time.

9 a.m. Sunday School REFORMED CHURCH Bible-Based 10 a.m. Worship Service 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Passion for God Nursery Available German Valley Compassion for People We are an independent nonPastor Jake Ritzema Visit Our Website: denominational Christian 815-362-6601 PoloOpenBible.org church.

Sunday School for All Visitors are always Ages 9 a.m.

CROSSROADS welcome.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS FAITH EVANGELICAL GERMAN VALLEY 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST Pastor Chris Bradshaw 402 Second Ave., CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m.

Forreston Church and Main Streets 815-837-5255 Pastor Scott Ralston Don Plock, Pastor whitepines@crossroadscn.

Church 815-938-3203 8:30 a.m. Worship Service com “ A Church with a We offer contemporary Heart — In the Heart of LEAF RIVER BAPTIST worship and relevant Bible Forreston” CHURCH teaching through 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., engaging messages, and 10 a.m. Sunday School Leaf River

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Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

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

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Jan. 1—10:30 a.m.

Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Dec. 30—9 a.m.

Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Jan. 1—8:15 a.m.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 2—Church Office Closed for Holiday Tuesday, Jan. 3—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Wednesday, Jan. 4—7:15 p.m. Chimes NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-2096838 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael Hoffman will give the morning message, “Commands for the Coming Year.”

Communion will be celebrated. Pastor Hoffman will give the Communion Comments.

Greeting you will be John and Gail Tuttle.

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

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

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

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

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

January’s Bible Book of the Month is Joshua.

OREGON UNITED Office FAX 815-732-4742 METHODIST CHURCH Mass Schedule 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Thomas E. Kim Sunday 8:30 a.m.

815-732-2994 Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. oregonumc@outlook.com Third Wednesday of Month at Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Followed by Fellowship Reconciliation and All-Age Sunday School Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network PINE CREEK Lois Lints 815-703-9699 CHRISTIAN CHURCH Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH POLO CHURCH OF THE 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo BRETHREN Father Joseph P. Naill Congress Ave. & Webster 815-946-2535 St. Sunday Mass (The church is handicapped 10:30 a.m. accessible) Reconciliation Pastor Leslie Lake First Sunday of each month 9:30 a.m. Family Worship after mass Fellowship Time Religious Education 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 PRAIRIE DELL p.m.

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

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Pastor Donna Gericke, CHURCH CLP 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-864-2448 815-732-2367 9 a.m. Adult Sunday Sunday Activities: School Worship Services 10 a.m. Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Fellowship Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

REVIVE COMMUNITY Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study 8 E. Front Street; Mt. 10 a.m.

Morris Other Activities Include: Email: pastor@revivemtm.

Men’s & Women’s Groups, com Confirmation Class, High Southern Baptist School Youth Group, Saturday Night Service Grieving Ministry, Outreach 5:30 p.m.

Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE RIVERSTONE Pregnancy Center, Adult CHRISTIAN CHURCH Choir 609 S. 10th St., Oregon For More Information Call Craig Arnold, Pastor the Church Office 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. BRIDE’S 18 S. Linn St., Shannon EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 1000 Ill. 64 West 815-864-2548 Oregon Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Pastor Barbara Seward Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

815-732-7211 Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., www.saintbrides.org Sunday 7:30 a.m.

Email:saint.bride. church@gmail.com SAUK VALLEY Services SEVENTH-DAY Sunday-Holy ADVENTIST CHURCH Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

416 Prospect St, Dixon Classes 815-677-9199 Children’s Sunday 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School & Adult Bible Study School Available 11:30 a.m. Worship SerSt. Bride’s follows vice traditional AnglicanEpiscopal church practices; TRINITY EVANGELICAL is biblically based and LUTHERAN CHURCH both family and individual 308 E. Brayton oriented. Visitors are always Mt. Morris welcomed.

Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Email: trinitymm@frontier.

CHURCH com West Grove Road at Website: www.trinitymm.

Columbine Rd. net Pastor Steve Erickson Thursday, Dec. 29—No Sunday, Jan. 1—9 a.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Instrumental Ensemble Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Senior Break Choir Rehearsal, Prayer Friday, Dec. 30—8 Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Congregational Bible Study; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Lessons and Saturday, Dec. 31— 5:30 Carols p.m. Worship Sunday, Jan. 1—9:30 a.m.

ST. MARK’S Worship Service LUTHERAN Monday, Jan. 2—Office CHURCH Closed for Holiday 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Wednesday, Jan. 4—6:30 Pastor Terrie Wilder a.m. Prayer and Praise Group 815-946-2919 Sunday WEST BRANCH Sunday School for Children CHURCH OF THE & Adults 9 a.m.

BRETHREN Social Time 10 a.m.

4014 West Branch Road Worship 10:30 a.m.

Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright ST. MARY CHURCH 815-734-4411 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Father Joseph P. Naill Worship—10:35 a.m.

Office Phone 815-732-7383

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo.

Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

Ogle County Newspapers Publishers of:

Byron • Oregon • Rochelle • Rockford Roscoe/Rockton • Stillman Valley

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SWEETWOODINTER ORS 107 Main Street, Forreston, IL 815-938-3681 • 877-938-3681 www.sweetwoodinteriors.com Email: nsweetwood@verizon.net

The Oregon Republican, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Tri-County Press Your Hometown Newspapers 121 A. South 4 th St., Oregon • 815-732-6166

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SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

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Events & Entertainment

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Launch into the new year at First Fridays Jan. 6 What better way to start the 2017 entertainment season than a First Fridays open stage music show at Pinecrest Grove Theater, Mt. Morris, on Friday, Jan. 6?

In keeping with the new schedule initiated last summer, the show will begin at 6 p.m.

Musician sign-up will be a half-hour earlier than last season at 5:30 p.m.

Also, seating capacity in the theatre at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center has been increased to guarantee First Friday’s

fans a good seat.

The musical format will remain unchanged.

After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Talented musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.

The music often described as new folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and

eclectic mixes of all of the above.

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

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

Admission is by free will donation.

First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon

Senior Center, and special Fifth Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove.

The McKendrie Street Café, directly adjacent to the theatre, features quality food and beverages.

Pinecrest Grove Community Center is on McKendrie Avenue six blocks south of Ill. 64.

Ample parking is provided in the parking lot on the north side of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side of PGCC. The building is completely handicapped accessible.

Recycle the Christmas tree now The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is once again coordinating Christmas tree recycling in Ogle County.

The drop-off locations are as follows and will be in operation until Monday, Jan. 16: • Byron—Byron boat launch lot, East Blackhawk Drive(Ill. 2), • Forreston—407 N. Locust St., • Leaf River—208 Railroad St. (near water treatment plant), • Monroe Center— Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. (south of railroad tracks),

• Mt. Morris & Oregon— Oregon Park District Maintenance Dept., Hill St., • Polo—southwest corner, Colden and Green Avenue., • Rochelle—the city will chip trees at the curb the first two weeks of January, non-resident drop-off at Atwood Park, 10th Avenue & 20th Street.

These trees will be ground up into usable mulch instead of going to a landfill.

Mulch will be available at no cost for pick-up at most locations.

Remove all decorations, lights, garland, and water stand.

If using a tree bag for The areas where this transport, remove tree from service is provided are bag and keep the bag for Adeline, Baileyville, use next year.

Byron, Forreston, German Only trees are accepted Valley, Mt. Morris, Oregon, at these drop-off points, and Polo. wreaths or other designs with metal frames are For more information unable to be mulched and about this program, contact are not accepted. the OCSWMD at 815In some areas, local high 732-4020 or visit www. school FFA groups from oglecounty.org.

Byron, Forreston, Oregon, and Polo High schools will be collecting trees at the curb on Saturday Jan. 7.

Have trees at the curb by 8 a.m. for this service.

As with the drop-off, remove all decorations and do not place the tree in a First Fridays in the Pool bag. kicks off on Friday, Jan. 6 at Nash Recreation Center.

The Oregon Park District is offering a fun Friday night for families on the first Friday of every month from January-May. Admission or a pass to to locate drivers services Nash is all that is required for facilities and their hours of admission.

Nash also offers a operation. convenient family admission Drivers can also change that is $10 a resident family an address, register to or $13 for non-resident become an organ or tissue family. donor, or renew a license Open Swim is typically plate sticker online. from 6:30-8:45 p.m. but check each date for the time that each first Friday fun starts!

First Fridays in the Pool begins Jan. 6 at Nash

Secretary of State will close all offices over New Year’s holiday Illinois Secretary of State offices and drivers services facilities will be closed for New Year’s Day. Facilities that are open Monday through Friday will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, while facilities open Tuesday though Saturday

will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31.

All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Individuals can still visit the Secretary of State’s website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com

In addition to being the sound engineer for First Fridays and the Performing Arts Guild, Harold Harrison is an accomplished musician who has just completed a new CD album recorded at Mt. Morris’ Aireloom Music Studio. The CD, “Malagasy Sunset,” will be available for purchase at First Fridays and features all original compositions inspired by his trip to the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. Photo supplied

Jan. 6 - Flamingo Bingo Are you dreaming of those summer days playing flamingo bingo out on the sundeck? Join us on Jan. 6 as we bring those flamingos back!

Everyone that comes to play will receive one free bingo card, free popcorn and lemonade in the River Room.

All additional cards are 2 for $1 and there are many great prizes to win! Bingo will be in the River Room from 6-7 p.m. and Open

Swim starts at 6:30 p.m. and the fun continues as there will be giant games to play on the pool deck as well.

Feb. 3 - Finding Dory Just keep swimming….

Join us on Feb. 3 for a showing of Finding Dory on the pool deck.

Open Swim starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will start playing at 6:45 p.m. Watch the movie while you swim or find a seat on the deck. There will be free popcorn and fish snacks in the snack bar for when you need a break from all that swimming.

March 3 - Root Beer Float Night Float on down to Nash on March 3rd for Root Beer Float night. Everyone that comes to swim will get a free root beer float. Root beer floats will be served from 6:30-8 p.m. in the River Room. Bring your own pool float and enjoy Open Swim lounging in the water from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Enter to win some great raffle prizes.

April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool

Looking for a new type of egg hunt this year? On April 7 we will have an egg hunt in the pool!

We will have two different release times and will have Open Swim to follow directly after both hunts. Nonswimmers can wear a life jacket if they wish, but must have a parent or guardian (must be over 13 years old) in the water with them. The hunt will start promptly at 6:45 p.m.

Independent swimmers (must be at least 5 years old and able to swim independently without a life jacket) will start promptly at 7 p.m. For the safety of the swimmers, bags will not be permitted and baskets or buckets must be left on the side of the pool.

May 5 - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta What better way to end our First Fridays in the pool than with a fiesta! Join us on May 5th at 6:30 p.m. for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

We will have a nacho bar, games to play, prizes to win, and a photo station so don’t forget to bring your camera!

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First Fridays in the Nash Recreation Pool kicks off on Friday, Jan. 6. Photo supplied

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866

Member of the American Optometric Association. Therapeutic Licensed.

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EMT program begins Jan. 11 The Emergency Medical Services Program at Kishwaukee College has extended the application deadline for Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) to Wednesday, Jan. 11.

A mandatory orientation for new students will be held on Jan. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room B1277 at the college.

The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 17 and registration is currently in progress.

Application materials are available on the Kishwaukee College website.

Applications may be mailed in but must be received by the application deadline. Mail to: Attn: Deb Baert, EMS Coordinator, Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL 60150.

Students may also drop off their applications at Kishwaukee College in the locked dropbox located outside of the Health & Education Division Office (B1222 – enter through Door #56).

Students using the dropbox should place all documents in a sealed envelope with their name and student ID written on the outside. Note: Kishwaukee College will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2.

The EMT-B program consists of the seven-credit hour class, EMS 107 - Basic Emergency Med Tech.

The class meets in the evenings for six hours of lecture-discussion and three hours of lab each week, Jan. 17 through May 19.

The course also includes

20 hours of Emergency Department Clinical Experience and four hours of Respiratory Clinical Experience.

Students interested in being admitted to the EMT-B program must place into college-level English and show proof of mumps, measles and Rubella immunity.

A current 2-Step T.B. test is required as well as finger printing and Criminal Background Check, flu shots, and drug testing.

The EMS program at Kishwaukee College has graduated 240 Paramedics and EMTs over the past five years alone.

Deb Baert, Coordinator of the EMS Programs, explained the difference between EMT and Paramedics.

“An EMT gives a basic level of care. They focus on skills that are essential, such as airway management, CPR and certain medications that need immediate administration for life saving purposes,” she said. “A Paramedic gives advanced life support, working under a medical director, they can do things that only doctors can do in the normal clinical settings. This brings the advanced level of care to the street, sometimes that means the difference of life or death.”

Students interested in becoming Paramedics must first become EMT-Bs. For more information on the EMT-B program at Kishwaukee College, contact Deb Baert at 815825-9513 or debra.baert@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.

Can houseplants improve air quality?

In an era of increasing energy prices, many Americans insulate and seal up their homes during the winter months.

Although this can result in savings on the monthly power bill, sealing the home can concentrate indoor air pollutants and cause various health problems.

“Making a building airtight limits the exchange of fresh air,” said University of Illinois Extension educator, Chris Enroth.

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are present in many of our modern-day home furnishings and are a major source of indoor air pollution.

Benzene is an example of a VOC and is among the top 20 most widely used chemicals in the U.S. Benzene is present in many types of products such as ink, oils, paints, plastics, rubber, detergent, dyes, and more.

Homes with gas ranges or an attached garage typically have higher levels of benzene, as it is present in gasoline and vehicle exhaust.

Humans are another major contributor to indoor air

pollution.

“Think about the cabin of a passenger plane,” Enroth said. “We exhale the gas carbon dioxide, shed skin cells and hair, sneeze, cough, and so on. When we are outside, humans integrate into a complex web of life that manages these byproducts. Seal a bunch of people up in a small artificial space, and you need some serious ventilation.”

Air filters can remove the majority of pollutants, but it is tough to rid a home of trace VOC elements. That’s where indoor plants come in.

Several studies have shown that many indoor plants have an ability to filter out VOCs and other air pollutants.

Enroth adds, “It is believed that most of these air pollutants are filtered out as part of the plant’s photosynthesis activities.

The air cleansing process is ongoing, so long as the plant is growing and healthy.”

An ongoing study examined five common houseplants and their efficiency at extracting VOCs from the air.

It was found that dracaena

was the most effective houseplant at absorbing acetone, a commonly used VOC found in products like nail polish remover.

However, bromeliads performed best in the removal of six of the eight VOCs tested in the study.

Despite these results, other researchers are casting doubt on the effectiveness of indoor plants in removing pollutants.

Earlier research on indoor plants involved small sealed chambers.

Critics point out that when these studies are scaled up to the size of an average 1,500-square foot home, it would take 680 plants to clean the air.

Another problem is the amount of VOCs indoor plants are exposed to in a home or office.

In one study, it was found that some homes contained up to 180 different airborne compounds.

These chemicals are present in various concentrations and mix and interact in a nearly infinite number of ways, but most of the published research focuses on about a dozen different VOCs.

Does this mean you should toss your plants in the compost?

“Of course not,” Enroth says. “Houseplants have routinely been proven to improve our psychological well-being. Those living or working in buildings like hospitals, extended care facilities, offices, and singleor multi-family buildings report better productivity, learning, and reduced anxiety and depression when indoor plants are present.

“What’s needed is more research on the effects of houseplants in homes and workplaces,” Enroth explains.

“We know indoor plants assist in air cleansing; we just don’t know to what extent.

Until that research becomes published, all gardeners agree: the world is a better place with more plants. So keep your rubber tree, spider plant, and dracaena. In fact, consider adding more indoor plants to your living and work environments.”

Painting class refinished an automotive front end and hood and then had their work evaluated by Kishwaukee College staff.

The students’ entries were judged on the quality of the coating work on the automotive hoods.

Jurors included Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of

Kishwaukee College; Matt Feuerborn, Dean of Career Technologies; Bernard Pupino, Coordinator, Career Technologies; Shelley Lawson, Administrative Assistant, Career Technologies; Michelle Rothmeyer, Executive Director of Enrollment Services; Sedgwick Harris,

Bank customers donated food In conjunction with its annual Christmas Open House, Stillman Bank also held a food drive to benefit area families this Christmas.

During the week-long event, 905 pounds of nonperishable food items were collected.

Now in its seventh year, the bank’s annual food drive has collected almost 8,500 pounds of food since it began.

The Christmas Food Drive kicked off at all Stillman Bank locations on Dec. 2 and continued

Vice President of Student Services; and Nancy Partch, Dean of Student Services.

The students whose projects were voted as the top three were: Tyler Stempfle, Marengo, first place; Belemino Andrade, Marengo, second place; and Victor Villa, West Chicago, third place.

through Dec. 10.

Donations were made just in time for Christmas to several area food pantries including: Bread of Life in Stillman Valley, People Helping People in Byron, Lifeline in Oregon, Hand in Hand in Rochelle, Old Stone Church in Rockton, and the Rockford Rescue Mission.

For more information on Stillman Bank, or to find out more about Stillman’s products and services, visit www. stillmanbank.com.

4-H News Federation had a busy year Submitted by Sara Blum Bits ‘N Reins Club Reporter

The Ogle County 4-H Federation has been very hard at work this year.

In September we inducted our new officer team and selected a theme for the year, which will be music.

In October, federation officers planned fun games and activities as well as trips for the Federation to participate in during the year. Members also had our regular business meeting and a fun music trivia activity.

For more information on November brought the indoor plant maintenance, success of 4-H Achievement contact your local Extension Day, held on November 13th, office. at the Byron Civic Theatre.

At the November meeting, Joseph Ring, Oregon, talked

Kish students learn collision repair Kishwaukee College students in the Collision Repair Technology (CRT) Program displayed their expertise in painting and refinishing on Dec. 15 in a friendly competition to determine whose work was the best.

Students in the CRT 114 Introduction to Coating and

Stillman Bank’s Christmas food drive collected 915 pounds of non-perishable items this year.

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to the Federation about sound, tools for recording, and tips on picking sound up when recording. In December, members are looking forward to our Holiday party and caroling.

Ogle County 4-H Federation is for 4-H members in 8th grade till there last year in 4-H, from across Ogle County to provide leadership to the 4-H program. 4-H is an informal youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension.

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

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, contact the Ogle County Extension staff at 815/732-2191.

Bits N’ Reins keeps active Submitted by Sara Blum Bits ‘N Reins Club Reporter The Bits N’ Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County has been hard at work this year.

First, the club did a Window Display for celebrating 4-H. Next, the club attended Achievement

day, at the Byron Civic Theatre on Nov. 13.

Members received many awards, as well as the club received Club of the Year, and the Traveling Agriculture Trophy.

Bits N’ Reins attended the Rochelle Christmas Parade on Dec. 2.

Public Voice Make your feelings known about new jail

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Dear Editor, There are plans underway to build a jail on Sixth Street

[in Oregon], and I know many of you are opposed to that idea.

Now is the time to make your thoughts and ideas known.

If you object to this idea, you should holler loud and

often so that your voices may be heard.

I am not opposed to a new jail but think a location elsewhere would be more satisfying to most everybody in Oregon.

It might be wise if the

county could contract with the powers that be in Lee County to house their inmates on a contract for 10 or 20 years which would probably be cheaper and more appealing to the Lee County residents than a one-

half percent tax increase.

With modern technology, such as video conferencing and many other techniques that I am not familiar with, the jail no longer needs to be within a block or two of the courtroom as it was in

the days of “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza.”

Please give this your concern and make your feelings known.

Sincerely, Richard Little Oregon

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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Page A8

OHS Senior of Distinction for December is Rorbeck Haylie Rorbeck has been chosen as Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for December.

Rorbeck was nominated and selected as the winner.

“In addition to being a great student, Haylie effectively helped lead a group of over 400 students in service projects during our autism event last year and I hope my current Freshman learn a log from her before she graduates.”Miss Kim Radostits, Spanish Teacher & Open Program Advisor.

Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate any Senior who: display qualities and talents we wish every student possessed and/ or who have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

Presenting Haylie Rorbeck with an achievement award from Stillman Bank is Pat Donahue. Haylie also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon.

Photo supplied

Special Delivery Mt. Morris Fire Department Chaplain Josh Ehrler and firefighter Eyan Zubler head out to deliver toys for Christmas Dec. 22. Photo courtesy of the MMFD

Reading Matters Vocabularies can be different for listening, reading, writing

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist The words we know make up our vocabulary.

We have listening, speaking, reading, and writing vocabularies.

For this month, and the next few columns, we will continue to look at all of these vocabularies and examine how they relate to reading and writing.

We will also consider the ways we can help our children and grandchildren build a rich vocabulary.

Our listening vocabularies are the first we build.

With the exception of hearing impaired children,

this vocabulary develops from birth.

A child’s listening vocabulary and the related oral language skills are a vital foundation for learning to read and write.

There are many ways we can help build our children’s and grandchildren’s listening vocabulary.

One key way it is built is by having conversations with our children.

As we play with babies doing things like tickling toes and tummies we say the name of each body part.

This eventually leads to even young babies learning to name and point to all different parts of the body.

We can also just talk about daily activities of all kinds like cooking, doing the dishes, folding laundry.

We can talk to our children as we get groceries.

This may not seem important,

but having everyday conversations definitely helps build language and listening vocabulary.

Singing and playing songs is another way to build this foundation.

There is much research about the power of music in learning.

Notice how most children’s television programs use songs to teach key concepts.

Thing about the alphabet song or other songs you’ve known since you were a

child.

Remember that our children and grandchildren are a forgiving audience so it does not matter if we are not great singers.

What matters is enthusiastically sharing the love of music and songs.

All of those words in the songs are building listening vocabulary.

Reading aloud is one of the most important activities we can share with our children and grandchildren.

The rich writing in quality children’s books builds and stretches our listening vocabularies.

The beautiful photographs and illustrations lead to meaningful conversations between the reader and the listener which are also vital for building rich vocabularies.

Rereading favorite books builds in repetition and hearing familiar words and phrases over and over promotes deeper learning.

Our listening vocabulary remains one of the strongest throughout our lives, so it is definitely worth our time to support building it.

So enjoy having conversations with your children and grandchildren.

Sing and play with them.

Read aloud to them.

You will be helping to build important oral language skills and a strong listening vocabulary, but more importantly you will be having fun!

New Year’s Eve

Safety Tips 2016

Drinking: • Designate a Driver: If you are going to be driving New Year’s Eve, don’t drink and drive.

• Don’t Drive: If you don’t have to go behind the wheel, avoid it. More people will be driving under the influence on this particular night, so avoid a potentially dangerous accident by staying off the road. If you must drive, be alert, drive defensively and wear your seatbelt.

• Collect car keys as soon as guests arrive.

Be Alert: • Be aware of your surroundings and how others are acting.

• Look out for your friends and family. Make sure everyone sticks together.

Extra Precautions: • Don’t forget about your pets: If you are using fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance, as well as children.

• Be careful with open flames: If you’re burning candles, incense or oil burners, remember to extinguish them before you turn in or before you leave the room they are burning in.

• Fireworks: Practice proper safety precautions when using them. Let off fireworks in a field or other open area where homes and power lines are out of sight. Have a fire extinguisher nearby and never try to re-light a firework that did not go off when first lit.

Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night -- in a good way. By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely.

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Oregon-Mt. Morris Beat

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Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Thursday, December 29, 2016, Page A8

OHS Senior of Distinction for December is Rorbeck Haylie Rorbeck has been chosen as Oregon High School’s Senior of Distinction for December.

Rorbeck was nominated and selected as the winner.

“In addition to being a great student, Haylie effectively helped lead a group of over 400 students in service projects during our autism event last year and I hope my current Freshman learn a log from her before she graduates.”Miss Kim Radostits, Spanish Teacher & Open Program Advisor.

Employees at Oregon High School are asked to nominate any Senior who: display qualities and talents we wish every student possessed and/ or who have great grades and are involved in service to both school and community.

Presenting Haylie Rorbeck with an achievement award from Stillman Bank is Pat Donahue. Haylie also received a gift certificate from Father & Sons Pizzeria of Oregon.

Photo supplied

Special Delivery Mt. Morris Fire Department Chaplain Josh Ehrler and firefighter Eyan Zubler head out to deliver toys for Christmas Dec. 22. Photo courtesy of the MMFD

Reading Matters Vocabularies can be different for listening, reading, writing

By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist The words we know make up our vocabulary.

We have listening, speaking, reading, and writing vocabularies.

For this month, and the next few columns, we will continue to look at all of these vocabularies and examine how they relate to reading and writing.

We will also consider the ways we can help our children and grandchildren build a rich vocabulary.

Our listening vocabularies are the first we build.

With the exception of hearing impaired children,

this vocabulary develops from birth.

A child’s listening vocabulary and the related oral language skills are a vital foundation for learning to read and write.

There are many ways we can help build our children’s and grandchildren’s listening vocabulary.

One key way it is built is by having conversations with our children.

As we play with babies doing things like tickling toes and tummies we say the name of each body part.

This eventually leads to even young babies learning to name and point to all different parts of the body.

We can also just talk about daily activities of all kinds like cooking, doing the dishes, folding laundry.

We can talk to our children as we get groceries.

This may not seem important,

but having everyday conversations definitely helps build language and listening vocabulary.

Singing and playing songs is another way to build this foundation.

There is much research about the power of music in learning.

Notice how most children’s television programs use songs to teach key concepts.

Thing about the alphabet song or other songs you’ve known since you were a

child.

Remember that our children and grandchildren are a forgiving audience so it does not matter if we are not great singers.

What matters is enthusiastically sharing the love of music and songs.

All of those words in the songs are building listening vocabulary.

Reading aloud is one of the most important activities we can share with our children and grandchildren.

The rich writing in quality children’s books builds and stretches our listening vocabularies.

The beautiful photographs and illustrations lead to meaningful conversations between the reader and the listener which are also vital for building rich vocabularies.

Rereading favorite books builds in repetition and hearing familiar words and phrases over and over promotes deeper learning.

Our listening vocabulary remains one of the strongest throughout our lives, so it is definitely worth our time to support building it.

So enjoy having conversations with your children and grandchildren.

Sing and play with them.

Read aloud to them.

You will be helping to build important oral language skills and a strong listening vocabulary, but more importantly you will be having fun!

New Year’s Eve

Safety Tips 2016

Drinking: • Designate a Driver: If you are going to be driving New Year’s Eve, don’t drink and drive.

• Don’t Drive: If you don’t have to go behind the wheel, avoid it. More people will be driving under the influence on this particular night, so avoid a potentially dangerous accident by staying off the road. If you must drive, be alert, drive defensively and wear your seatbelt.

• Collect car keys as soon as guests arrive.

Be Alert: • Be aware of your surroundings and how others are acting.

• Look out for your friends and family. Make sure everyone sticks together.

Extra Precautions: • Don’t forget about your pets: If you are using fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance, as well as children.

• Be careful with open flames: If you’re burning candles, incense or oil burners, remember to extinguish them before you turn in or before you leave the room they are burning in.

• Fireworks: Practice proper safety precautions when using them. Let off fireworks in a field or other open area where homes and power lines are out of sight. Have a fire extinguisher nearby and never try to re-light a firework that did not go off when first lit.

Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night -- in a good way. By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely.

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Forreston Mutual 208 S. Walnut St. Forreston 815-938-2273 www.fmic.org

Oregon Powerhouse BBQ 2514 S. Lowden Rd. Oregon 815-732-3320

N.W. IL Auto Glass & More 815-238-2869

www.nwilautoglassnmore.com

Hank Kaiser, owner

600 Gale Street Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2477

Burkardt’s LP Gas

Hank’s Repair 54 Stephenson St. German Valley 815-362-3451

Joanne’s Total Image

Scott Stephens 500 Gale St. Oregon, IL 815-732-6690

12420 Penn Corner Rd. Polo, IL 61064 815-946-3081

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times

SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Lady Hawks beat Serena 46-44 in nailbiter

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a Dec. 21 nonconference game against former Oregon coach Jeremy Jenkins and his Serena Huskers, the Oregon girls basketball team won a nailbiter, 46-44.

Other than a 4-2 deficit, the Lady Hawks led from start to finish, but had to withstand a final possession for Serena.

With three second left, Bailey Montavon got her hand on the ball and knocked it away from Madison Holdiman at the midcourt line.

Hoffman hit a 3-pointer with five seconds left to pull her team within 45-44. The Huskers then fouled Gylian Finch she hit one of two free throws.

Jenkins, who last coached and taught at Oregon over 10 years ago, called timeout and drew a play up for the win. Oregon defense, which has been the team’s strong point this year, made sure the Huskers wouldn’t have a chance to get a shot off.

“I’m glad it’s over,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “I was confident we’d win the whole time, but we have some stuff we need to clean up.”

Behind Montavon’s presence under the basket, Oregon jumped off to a 14-9 first quarter lead. Jessica Hunt also contributed a nice assist on an Allyse Ketter score and Meredith Gelander put in another basket off an offensive rebound.

“Meredith was really grabbing rebounds,” Eckardt said.

Demonstrating a balanced scoring attack, Addie Kitzmiller made Oregon’s

only 3-point shot of the game to close out the quarter.

“We didn’t play good enough defense in the first part of the game,” Jenkins said.

The real star of the game for Oregon turned out to be Emily Perkins. She took charge from the second quarter on and was the difference maker in the win.

She had six baskets in that quarter, including driving the length of the court for a lay up after a Ketter steal.

Continuing the team’s assist barrage, Perkins efficiently fed Montavon for an easy basket.

“She’s our floor leader,” Eckardt said.

“Perkins had an outstanding game,” assistant coach Rich Fritz added.

Ahead 25-17 going into the second half, Hunt assisted Ketter and Oregon had its biggest lead of the game at 10 points.

Serena wasn’t done, though. Savannah Arend, a 6-foot-1 senior, had three of her nine points to cut the deficit to 27-20. Three more score by the Huskers made it 27-25.

“We got a little complacent at a couple times in the second half and stalled out a little,” Eckardt said.

A basket by Montavon and two free throws by Gelander gave Oregon a 6-point cushion. At the end of the quarter, Oregon only led 33-31, the Hawks struggled against a full-court press Serena employed in the second half.

With six minutes left, a Perkins basket built the lead back up to six – 40-34.

The after three offensive rebounds, Hunt put back the ball for a 43-36 lead.

Oregon’s Allyse Ketter posts up a Serena player during Dec. 19 action against at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon.

Photo by Earleen Hinton

Once again, Serena refused to got down for the count.

Arend popped in a 3-pointer and 5-10 senior Margaret Smith made a pretty move to the rim to help Serena pull within 43-41 with 1:47 left.

That is when the Lady Hawks went into a stall.

Looking for a sure scoring opportunity, Hunt found

Finch open and the result was an easy basket and 4541 lead.

“We had too many defensive lapses,” Jenkins said.

Serena had its chances, but Taylor Morganegg missed two free throws and then turned the ball over on its next possession.

“We’d get within a point or two and turn the ball over or miss lay ups,” Jenkins said. “Once we got behind, we used up too much energy trying to chip away at the lead.”

Serena got nine points from Arend, Smith and Holdiman. For Oregon, it was a beautifully-balanced

attack with Montavon (11), Perkins (9), Gelander (8), Hunt (6), Finch (5), Ketter (4) and Kitzmiller (3) all playing key roles, as every single point was needed in the 2-point margin of victory.

Oregon moves to 7-7 with the win and Serena drops to 7-6.

Noah Gipe selected to play in Shrine game

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

After being a part of two state championship teams and a 2016 all-state linebacker, Noah Gipe of Forreston received another honor. He was elected to play in the Illinois High School Shrine game next summer.

“We’ve been blessed at Forreston to have some outstanding linebackers and Noah is right there in the conversation of best ever,” defensive coordinator Kyle Zick said. “By his senior year, Noah knew the calls before I’d even call them. He understood where pressure should come from and how to get everyone in the right spot.

His understanding of not only the LB position, but the entire defense is what allowed him to be so successful. He will be greatly missed and always talked about when it comes to players who play bigger than the actual weight on the field.”

As a sophomore, Gipe had Oregon’s Gylian Finch makes a move to the basket 55 solo and 55 assists and had during action against Serena on Dec. 21. Photo by 10 tackles for losses, quite Earleen Hinton

impressive for an undersized kid on a senior-dominated line-up. Halfway through the season, he led the team in tackles and has been the leader ever since.

“We were worried Noah wouldn’t be able to withstand the physicality of a full varsity season,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “He quickly proved that what he lacked in size, he made up for in positioning, angles, techniques and smarts.”

Gipe was named first team all conference as a junior, upping his tackle total to 121 on an 8-3 Cardinal team.

Being undersized, he devised ways to stop a ball carrier that most other defenders are incapable of doing.

“When breaking down film and recording tackles, there would often be a play where a running back would be tackled, but we couldn’t figure out initially why he went down,” Diduch said.

“Thankfully, with both the endzone and sideline cameras, we could piece together that little number 44 had found a way to grab and ankle or knee

Noah Gipe makes a tackle by grabbing the ankle of an Amboy receiver during the 2016 season. Photo by Chris Johnson

to take a bigger back down.”

Gipe ended his final season as a 175-pounder, still undersized as a linebacker.

It was in the postseason that he broke Jimmy Patterson’s school record of 327 tackles with 352. For Diduch, it was like having a coach both on the field and at practices.

“As the offensive coordinator, I will miss having Noah as our scout team linebacker,” Diduch said. “He let us know when our double teams were not tight enough or if our fakes

weren’t sound. If we could run our plays through Noah, they had a pretty good chance of working on Friday night.”

Other locals joining Gipe at the Shrine game are Andrew Wenger of Dakota, Nathan Koch of Pecatonica, Mike Berentes of Rock Falls, Max Goss of Sterling, Ty Pauline of Fulton, Billy Trosper of Byron and Matt Albers of Rochelle.

The Shrine game was first played in 1975. It will be held on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington.

occasional petty argument here or there. But, that’s to be expected in any relationship.

I’d like someone to show me four other IHSA schools that have had a longer history together based upon similar type communities, geographic location, enrollment and rivalry.

• Is anyone else losing the desire to watch pro football on TV? It’s become more a commercialfest than anything, with games being constantly interrupted for advertising.

The game itself is also becoming painful to sit through. After each play, we have conditioned ourselves to expect: a.) a penalty flag, b.) a play review, c.) refs consulting with each other, d.) an injured player on the field, f.) a team calling a timeout because the play

clock is about to run down or f.) a challenge flag thrown.

All the changes the NFL has instituted for the betterment of the game have done more harm than good.

Give me a good high school game any day over the NFL. • A few months ago in the Oregon paper, Chrissie Martin chronicled a hiking trip into the Grand Canyon by a few friends and family members. It was interesting reading and entailed how difficult hiking the canyon was.

In October, ultramarathoner Jim Walmsey left the South Rim of the canyon at 4:30 am and ran to the North Rim. Then, he ran back to the South Rim by 10:30 am, completing the 42-mile trek, complete with a 10,000-feet vertical gain, in a documented new record time of 5 hours, 55 minutes.

Sports Column Young teams stood out at tournament

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

It’s time catch up on a few odds and ends.

• What stood out most about the 57th Annual Forreston Holiday Tournament was youth being served. Numerous teams were dominated by sophomores and juniors, including Polo, Winnebago, Aquin, Orangeville, Pearl City, River Ridge, Byron and the host Cardinals.

Look for the 58th edition to be one of the best ever.

• After watching local kid Eli Leffelman of Sterling Newman at the Oregon and the Forreston basketball

tournaments, I came away impressed with his desire and competitiveness.

Mentally tough guys like him are often a bigger asset to a team than those more physically gifted.

I want the Eli Leffelman types on my team, be it football or basketball.

• The IHSA approved a plan for baseball teams to institute pitching counts, thus limiting the amount of innings a player can throw.

“The fear for schools our size is cancelling fresh-soph games because you’ll have to move kids up to have enough pitchers,” Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton said.

“Another problem is that high school baseball has so many games to get in such a condensed amount of time.”

• Earlier in the year, the Oregon girls basketball team lost to Rockford Lutheran

by 56 points. Recently, the Rockford Register Star ran a story on star freshman Ambranette Storr, who “chose” Lutheran over Boylan and her feeder public school, Rockford East because of its quality basketball program. As long as Lutheran has access to the elite of Rockford, it’s no wonder a school like Oregon has little or no chance against them.

• Caleb Mowry of Oregon has shown that patience can pay off. After spending the last three seasons in a supporting roles and receiving limited playing time at Elmhurst College, Mowry has become the goto guy in his senior year.

The 6-5 forward leads the team in scoring (17 ppg) and rebounding with seven a game.

• A couple weeks ago, I

Andy Colbert

had the pleasure of attending a surprise party for outgoing Oregon football coach John Bothe. What stood out to me was the support from coaches at Byron, Stillman Valley and Winnebago.

The bond these four schools have in all sports is special. That’s been the case for decades, with an

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

Dec. 20 Michael Johnson, 31, Mchenry, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke and failure to appear.

Johnson did not post bond on either warrant and was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 21.

Epifanio Hernandez, 44, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hernandez’s full cash bond was set at $973 pending a Dec. 21 court appearance.

Dec. 22 At approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies responded to the 5900 block of West Lowell Park Road in reference to a two vehicle accident with possible

injuries.

After an investigation, deputies learned that Gregory Schwartz, Mt. Morris, was traveling westbound in the 5000 block of West Lowell Park Road approaching a southbound curve when he lost control of his vehicle and began to spin out of control while negotiating the curve.

Schwartz then entered into the northbound lane and struck a Nissan Frontier head on.

The Nissan pickup, was driven by Dean O’Neil, 55, Dixon. O’Neil was transported to KSB Hospital

by Mt. Morris EMS for minor injuries.

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

Richard E. Aurand, 61, was arrested at 8:24 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in

the 2000 block West Illinois 64. Aurand was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. He was also cited for not having insurance.

At about 9:32 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a one vehicle accident in the 14000 block East Illinois 72. Upon conducting an investigation in to the accident James W. Myers, 43, Roselle, was arrested for felony driving while under the influence and felony driving while license revoked. He was transported to Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge.

Myers was also cited for improper lane usage, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Dec. 24 At 4:44 a.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Montague Road and Spielman Road for a check welfare. Upon arrival a blue Lexus SUV was located parked facing westbound in the eastbound lane occupied by an unresponsive female.

After a further investigation it was determined that there was no medical issue and the female had been asleep.

Stephanie L. Kouba, 27, Rockford, was subsequently arrested for driving while under the influence and improper parking on the roadway.

Kouba was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she posted bond and was given a January court date.

Dec. 26 At approximately 6:38 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff ’s Deputies were advised of a

stolen vehicle which had just occurred in Oregon. While checking the area, deputies located the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle at the intersection of Union and Merchant Streets in Byron. The vehicle then fled from deputies and after a short pursuit, the vehicle crashed at the intersection of German Church Road and Walden Road. After a short foot pursuit the driver, Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer, driving while license revoked, and on two Ogle County warrants, one for aggravated domestic battery and a failure to appear warrant for possession of liquor as a minor. Clement was also issued

citations for speeding, failure to signal when required, and disobeying stop signs. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending a court appearance.

Ogle County Sheriff, Jesus E. Gonzalez and Rosa G. Gonzalez, Sheriff’s deed to Timothy J. Hayden, 1110 Pickwick Drive, Flagg Township, $110,500.

First State Bank, quit claim to County Financial Group Inc, Flagg Road, Flagg Township.

Quicken Loans Inc, quit claim to Federal National Mortgage Association, 316 Chippewa Lane, Taylor Township.

Laura A. Gabriel, warranty deed to Kevin R. Nelson and Larry R. Nelson, 4122 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Pine Creek Township, $330,000.

St., Forreston Township, $76,500.

Jay P. Montgomery and Trisha Ann Montgomery, warranty deed to Katelyn E. Replogle, 122 W. Pershing St., Marion Township, $70,500.

T. Palmgren Building LLC, warranty deed to Byron Rueff, 743 Birch St., Byron Township, $240,000.

Chad William Fruit and Courtney Fruit, warranty deed to Marissa J. Herrera and Jaime Huerta, 209 N. Maple St., Lynnville Township, $135,00.

Ogly County Sheriff and Gregory C. Davis, Sheriff’s deed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust Series), 419 Hickory Drive, Scott Township.

Sterling Federal Bank, warranty deed to Ismaili Selim, 101 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris Township, $38,000.

Anne Anderson, quit claim to Abram S. Anderson, 1123 Pickwick Drive, Flagg Township.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, warranty deed to Kimberly D. Brewer and Bryan L. Brewer, 2292 N. Leaf River Rd., Mt. Morris Township, $105,000.

Dec. 27 At 12:16 a.m., Ogle County Deputies along with Byron Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle accident at the corner of Barker and Twin Oaks Road. After a short investigation Trei Sanders, 22, Mt. Morris. was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also issued citations for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Sanders was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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

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

Dec. 16 Timothy L. Brown and Teresa A. Brown, warranty deed to Daniel J. Szutenbach, 7042 E. Executive Court, Marion Township, $300,000.

Beverly Williams (deceased), Charles A. Williams and Mary Sweeney (heirs), warranty deed to Paul H. Gibson and Carrie L. Gibson (Gibson Family Trust), 5010 N. Armour Rd., Scott Township, $53,750.

Charles A. Williams and Mary Sweeney, warranty deed to Paul H. Gibson and Carrie L. Gibson (Gibson Family Trust), 5010 N. Armour Rd., Scott Township, $53,750.

Bradley R. Bellini, warranty deed to Jason Benesh, 6670 S. Ill. 2, Oregon-Nashua Township, $7,000.

Todd H. Branham and Amy S. Branham, warranty deed to Jeffrey Craig, 8632 N. Limestone Rd., Monroe

Township, $31,000.

Hub Shuttle Inc, warranty deed to Julio C. Cervantes, 809 N. Park Drive, Byron Township, $122,000.

Mario Guagliardo and Rosella Guagliardo, quit claim to Daniel M. Czuba, 103 Menominee Drive, Taylor Township.

Dec. 19 Dean Dillinger and Cheryl Dillinger, warranty deed to Joseph L. Behrens, 4495 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township, $230,000.

Patty E. Spratt, Chrystal Garza, Sandra Wiley, Sherry Cutshaw, Mark Cutshaw and Amanda Clayton, quit claim to Patty E. Spratt, 306 Errett Rd., Flagg Township.

Milo E. Gittleson and Dena Gittleson (deceased), Donna Sassaman and Sandra Rogers (heirs), warranty deed to Donna Sassaman, 4564 S. Knoll Rd., Flagg Township.

Bank of America, warranty deed to AM Kerns Construction LLC, 3611 S. Ill. 251, Flagg Township, $87,500.

Dec. 20 Robert A. Kerr, quit claim to John W. Kerr, 503 S. Tenth St., Oregon-Nashua Township.

Marcia J. Lawhorn

Johnson, quit claim to Warren A. Johnson, 7143 E. Flagg Rd., Lafayette Township.

Angela Thomas, warranty deed to Elizabeth Hasler and Chris Hasler, 1541 Westmont Drive, Byron Township, $172,000.

Brett A. Lessman and Kathy L. Lessman, warranty deed to Devin Heyob and Ashley Heyob, 110 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris Township, $121,000.

Linda J. Clemen and Earl R. Clemen, warranty deed to Brett Lessman and Kathryn Lessman, 6103 Hickory Rd., Grand Detour Township, $205,000.

Stephanie R. Beran and Christopher M. Beran, warranty deed to Earl Clemen and Lisa Comer, 5501 W. Edgewood Rd., Grand Detour Township, $116,000.

Rogoberto A. Cervantes and Leticia A. Guerrero, warranty deed to Jeffrey E. Garcea and Bonny B.B. Garcea (The Jeffrey E. Garcea and Bonny B.B. Garcea Family Trust), 1117 Santa Fe Ave., Scott Township, $160,000.

Joseph D. Lambert and Hillary S. Lambert, warranty deed to Steven J. Jakubiak Jr and Nicole M. Jakubiak,

8644 N. Olympia Drive, Byron Township, $170,000.

Robert Jacobson, warranty deed to Forest City Farms LLC, rural farmland on McGregor Road, Kennedy Hill Road, and Woodburn Road, Byron Township, $2,282,342.90 Peter Lyons and Robert A. Otto, warranty deed to Winnebago Landfill Co. LLC, Ill. 251, Scott Township, $300,000.

Dec. 21 Michael T. Hildreth and Beth A. Hildreth, warranty deed to Joseph D. Lambert, 1725 Southfield Lane, Byron Township, $215,000.

Sandra J. Sullivan, warranty deed to Jason J. Walsh and Valeria E. Pazan, 301 Joanne Lane, Flagg Township, $148,000.

Charlotte Haker, warranty deed to Kevin J. McElmurry, 217 W. Willis Ave., Flagg Township, $133,000.

Grechen L. Warmolts, warranty deed to Kandu LLC, 318 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $125,000.

Fillip Farms Limited Partnership, warranty deed to Adam Book and Alyssa Book, 9.1 acres of 8294 N. Leaf River Rd., Leaf River Township, $50,000.

Dec. 22 Ronald E. Greenawalt and Joyce E. Greenawalt, quit claim to Dawn M. Knapp and Kimberly S. Devine, 1101 S. Division Ave., Buffalo Township.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, warranty deed to Roger F. Kilker and Audrey R. Kilker, Pit Road, Forreston Township, $11,500.

Patricia G. Primrose, quit claim to Joseph R. Primrose, 700 Carrie Ave., Flagg Township.

Todd Fraley and Tanya Fraley, warranty deed to Shawn A. Jenkins and Darci J. Jenkins, 206 E. Green

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

Dec. 19 Marcus A. Gaines, 21, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Michael S. Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, jury status call Jan. 23.

Robert R. Gibbons, 57, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 23.

Allyssa E. Rains, 26, Chana, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 23.

Steven J. Harms, 61, Rockford, theft, status hearing Jan. 11.

DeWayne V. Harbach, 65, Sterling, unlawful use of a debit card, status hearing Jan. 5.

Lisa N. Smith, 27, Oregon,

aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, pretrial conference Jan. 9.

Rueben C. Burgess, 26, Esmond, domestic battery, jury status call Jan. 23.

Rueben C. Burgess, 26, Esmond, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 23.

Geoffrey A. Connell, 64, Stillman Valley, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call Jan. 23.

Marcella M. Collier, 44, Rochelle, forgery, jury status call Jan. 23.

Carlos R. Cordova, 27, Rockford, burglary, jury status call Jan. 23.

Gabriel Borrego, 21, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Jan. 23.

Carlos A. Duran, 27, Rochelle, obstructing justice, possession of a fraudulent I.D., jury status call Jan. 23.

Alaena L. Doubler, 21, Rochelle, mob action, battery, jury status call Jan. 23.

Franky L. Martinez, 39, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 23.

Felix Vega, 46, Rochelle, retail theft, jury status call Jan. 23.

Tyrone G. Rogers, 31, DeKalb, violation of bail bond, jury status call Feb. 27.

Lisa J. Patten, 39, Dubuque, Iowa, residential burglary, jury status call Jan. 23.

Shelli Delatorre, 48, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing, Dec. 28.

Shelli Delatorre, 48, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Dec. 28.

Joshua M. Holton, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery, jury status call Jan. 23.

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Dec. 21 Cory J. Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 18.

Faustino Ramirez, 30, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Jan. 9.

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Michael E. Johnson, 35, Rochelle, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Jan. 23.

Joshua M. Holton, 21, Rochelle, burglary, jury status call Jan. 23.

Emily H. Jahnke, 20, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, jury status call Jan. 23.

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Tamieka I. Hayes, 27, DeKalb, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 24 months drug probation, and ordered her to submit to DNA testing within 45 days as directed by the Probation Department, submit to Random Drug Testing at the direction of the Probation Department, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, including Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) as directed by the Probation Department, perform 30 hours of public service work, and pay a total of $2,547 in court costs and fees.

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Obituaries Robert W. Cultra Robert William Cultra, 62, Rochelle, died suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.

Bob was born on June 24, 1954 to William R. and Dorothy (Rowley) Cultra in Rochelle.

He was a 1972 graduate of Rochelle Township High School.

He married Lori Reed on June 18, 1983.

He was employed for 33 years with Sonoco/Alloyd.

Bob loved his kids and grandkids and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lori; four children, Phillip (Tara) Cultra, Rochelle, Sherry (Michael) Eckert, Rochelle, Amanda (Beau)

Westin, Springfield, and Elayna (Ryan) Updegraff, Jacksonville, Illinois; two brothers, Mike (Sherri) Cultra, Rockford, and Doug (Vanessa) Cultra, Cherry Valley; sister, Yvonne (Dennis) McBride, Rochelle; six grandchildren, the joys of his life, Jade Barringer,

Arlene M. Blum Arlene M. Blum, 96, Polo, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Arlene was born on Oct. 21, 1920 in Dixon, the daughter of Fred and Louise (Stanley) Odenthal.

She married Byron Blum on Oct. 19, 1940 in Dixon.

She and Byron were married for 63 years when he died on Jan. 25, 2004.

Arlene graduated from Amboy High School in 1936.

She and Byron moved to Polo in 1956 where they farmed for more than 40 years.

Arlene was a member of the Polo Evening Woman’s Club, a past president of the Federated 13th District Woman’s Club, Illinois Home Extension group for more than 50 years, served on the board of Directors for Polo Area Senior Services

and Second Hand Rose, member of Ogle County Tourism and a 60-year member of the St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar & Rosary Society in Polo.

She served two terms as trustee on the Buffalo Township Board and also served as secretary for the Polo School Board Foundation and for the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in

Thomas D. Messer Thomas D. Messer, 71, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Tom was born the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Pettenger) Messer.

He graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1964, where he played football for three years.

Tom worked at Steve’s Body Shop, and he did many odd jobs.

Tom cared for his mother for many years until she passed away.

Tom loved his cats. Tom liked all kids, where helped them with giving them bikes

if they could not afford to buy one.

Tom is survived by his brothers, Arnie (Betty)

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Deane E. Rowland, 69, Oregon, died on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones.

In 2014, Deane began his long hard battle against cancer. He stayed mostly positive when the quality of life was poor, and most recently was diagnosed with lung cancer, which took his life Wednesday morning.

Deane was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris, until moving to Oregon in 1997 with his wife of 19 years, Delores (Dee) Rowland.

He was born on Nov. 23, 1947, the son of Harry and Velma (Zellers) Rowland.

Deane is a 1965 graduate of Mt. Morris High School.

Following high school he started his printing career with Sundstrand, Rockford.

In 1970, he opened his own printing company in Mt. Morris.

Deane was the proud owner of Rowland Printing for 40 years before retiring in May of 2010 and selling his print shop to Maggie’s Idle Hour for their expansion.

In his younger years, Deane enjoyed coaching baseball, attending his children’s sporting events, weekly dinners at Ciminos

Cole and Cade Cultra, Allen Eckert, Aubrianna and Tessa Updegraff, and two soonto-be additional joys, Baby Nolan Robert Westin due in March of 2017 and Baby Eckert due in June of 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The funeral was held on Dec. 27 at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, with Chad Hall officiating.

Burial will follow at Trinity Memory Gardens, Rochelle.

Memorials may be made to the family to go toward a memorial seating area at Lake Sule.

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Rockford.

Survivors include daughter, Julene (Craig) Cheatham, Polo; sons, Larry (Mary Ellen Garcia) Blum, Arizona and Michael Blum, Polo; sister, Gladys Osborne, Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Lori Blum, Amy Smith, Matthew Blum, Katy Blum, Terah Cheatham, and Drew Cheatham; seven greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie; daughter-in-law, Carol Blum; sister, Helen Benson; brother, Frederick Odenthal; brothers-in-law, Hubert Osborne and Fred Benson.

Services will be held at a later date at St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo.

Polo Family Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Ames J. Schryver Ames J. Schryver, 85, Polo, died on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 201, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Ames was born on April 25, 1931 in Milledgeville, the son of John L. and Marie (Winkey) Schryver.

He married June Stone on June 3, 1961 in Lanark. She preceded him in death on Aug. 12, 2010.

Ames worked at the City of Polo Sanitation and Street Department for more than 20 years until his retirement.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Ames enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, antique tractors and shows, airplanes and flying.

After retiring he could be found out at the family

Messer, Stillman Valley, and Doug (Sandee) Messer, Rockford; a sister, Linda (Clarence) Bechtold, Mt. Morris; and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jim, Charles, Darrell, Kenneth Jr., Glen, and William.

Visitation was held Dec. 27 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, followed by graveside services at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials will be established.

John L. Siddens John L. Siddens, 75, Polo, died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

John was born on July 24, 1941 in Equality, the son of Charles and Freida (Moore) Siddens.

He married Margaret Wiederhold on Feb. 16, 1963 in Polo.

John was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.

with friends, and Friday night pinochle games.

He was a long time member of Sunset Golf Club and enjoyed many of his days golfing, participating in the men’s league, senior’s tournaments, and even got two holes in one.

If Deane wasn’t golfing, he enjoyed cruising in his 55 T-bird and keeping his mind sharp by playing sudoku and words with friends.

Deane enjoyed spending time with friends at the Peppermill and Maggie’s sitting in front of a slot machine with a PBR in hand.

He was a diehard Chicago Bears and Cubs fan forever cheering them on, no matter how terrible their season was.

The Cubbies brought him great joy by winning the

World Series this year.

Deane especially enjoyed visits from the grandkids after school.

Deane is survived by his wife, Delores (Dee) Rowland; his daughter, Christy (Andy) Egyed, Oregon; a son, Dale (Jen) Rowland, Mt. Morris; and two step-sons, Jeff (Laurie) Burke and Darren (Tammy) Burke, both of Oregon; as well as seven grandchildren, Erica, Josh, Stacia, Travis, Tyler, Johnna, and Tate; and three siblings, a sister, Maryls Todd, North Carolina, a brother, Dennis (Millie) Rowland, Florida, and his sister Peggy (Gregg) Stark, Iowa.

Most of us will remember Deane for his sense of humor and love for Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home.

A visitation was held on Dec. 26 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

In honor of Deane’s wishes, a celebration of his life was held after the visitation at Maggie’s, Mt. Morris, with a toast of PBR in the place he spent most of his years, Rowland Printing.

Memorials may be made to Sunset Golf Club.

farm tinkering with whatever needed to be done.

He was a member of Faith Discovery Church and the VFW Post 8455, both in Polo.

Survivors include daughter, Wanda (Phillip) Estrada, Branson, Missouri; son, Keith (Vicki) Schryver, Polo; sister, Ruth (Bill) Borth,Milledgeville, brothers, Merle (Carol Sue) Schryver, Sterling, Harold (Sandra) Schryver, Shannon; sister-in-law, Mary Schryver, Franklin Grove; four grandchildren, Lynette Morley, Branson, Missouri, Erika (Bryan) Bateman, Nixa, Missouri, Christopher Sanford and Nicole Schryver, both of Polo; five greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in

death by daughters, Rita and Audrey; brother, Larry Schryver.

Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children and Ogle County Hospice.

Services are being completed by Polo Family Funeral Home.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

He worked as plant manager for more than 36 years with Daubert Coated Products.

After retirement John worked for at the Chana Education Center for a few years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 83, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and a Cubs fan.

He also enjoyed working in his yard and visiting

with friends.

Survivors include wife, Margaret; son, Michael Siddens,Polo; sister Yvonne Anderson, DeKalb; niece, Tammy (Chris) Watson; great niece, Grace Watson.

Private services will be held at the Polo Family Funeral Home.

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159 Years in Business

151 Years in Business

Oregon Republic Reporter

Tri-County Press

Forreston Journal

of Oregon (815) 732-6166

of Polo (815) 946-2364

of Forreston (815) 938-3320

of Forreston (815) 938-2273

of Oregon (815) 732-6113

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119 Years in Business

116 Years in Business

111 Years in Business

86 Years in Business

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of Oregon (815) 732-2116

of Oregon 815-732-2392

of Polo (815) 946-2324

of Polo (815) 946-2777

84 Years in Business

79 Years in Business

63 Years in Business

52 Years in Business

49 Years in Business

Sunset Golf Club 216 Sunset Hill

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Marv Miller & Ted Gesin General Contractor

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of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4839

of Polo (815) 946-2660

of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4716

of Mt. Morris (815) 732-6166

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45 Years in Business

42 Years in Business

40 Years in Business

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Polo Chiropractic Center

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31 Years in Business

30 Years in Business

28 Years in Business

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of Polo (815) 946-4120

of Polo (815) 938-3195

of Oregon (815) 732-7700

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of Mt. Morris (815) 734-6267

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of Leaf River (815) 738-2855

of Polo (815) 946-2600

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Notice is given of the death of PAULINE V. ROWLAND. Letters of Office were issued on December 8 2016, to EARL D. ROWLAND, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed 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 amened, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: EARL D. ROWLAND Independent Executor

Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 December 22, 29 2016 & January 5 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: MARCIA L. STRUCK, Deceased.

NO. 2016 P 94 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARCIA L. STRUCK. Letters of Office were issued on DECEMBER 9,2016, to KIMBERLY B. WALSH, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within 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 in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed.

By: KIMBERLY B. WALSH Independent Administrator

Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946- 2276 Dec. 29, 2016, Jan. 5, 12, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsDUSTIN E. HARRIETT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendant(s).

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 10 CH 219 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 27, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on February 3, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for the following described cash, property:LEGAL DESCRIPTION:LOT (4) IN BLOCK (27) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 172 IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 West Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054PROPERTY NO: 08-27-451IDENTIFICATION 004The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $173,897.24 The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Steven Weiss , Esq. of WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1531.# 605-3500 ext.

1531.

December 29 2016 January 5, & 12, 2017

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

State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; Sandra K. Yerk; U.S. Bank National Association; United States of America; State of Illinois; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00069

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:

Sandra K. Yerk Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by: David Yerk Sandra K. Yerk the Mortgagor(s), to Firstar Bank, NA, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0006554; 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 file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before January 23, 2017 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS CIT Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Pearl Fromm; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16CH 00042

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-10371 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I709753 # NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/26/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/3/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF BLOCK 11 IN WESTERN PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 161, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 11 THENCE SOUTH (PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 11) 99 9/24 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST (PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE) 76 FEET THENCE SOUTH (PARALLEL WITH WEST LINE) 100 FEET; THENCE WEST (PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE) 76 FEET, THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: THE WEST 76 FEET OF LOT 8 AND THE WEST 76 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 11 IN WESTERN PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-435-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 N. 12th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-05072.

I710804#efer to file number 14-16-05072.

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

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/2/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/3/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) AND CENTER LINE OF THE CHICAGO ROAD AS FORMERLY LOCATED; THENCE WEST ON THE CENTER LINE OF THE CHICAGO ROAD 247 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) 231 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID CHICAGO ROAD 247 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SAID EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) THENCE SOUTH ON SAID EAST LINE 230 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-20-100-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 10480 E. Illinois Route 72 Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-10608.

I710800# refer to file number 14-15-10608.

I710800 December 29, 2016 & January 5 & 12 2016

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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DEFENDANTS 16CH 00042 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/26/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/3/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-23-435-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 515 N. 12th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsDUSTIN E. HARRIETT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendant(s).

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 10 CH 219 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 27, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on February 3, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $173,897.24 The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Steven Weiss , Esq. of WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 605-3500 ext. 1531.# 605-3500 ext. 1531.

December 29 2016 January 5, & 12, 2017

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-16-05072.

I710804#efer to file number 14-16-05072.

I710804 December 29, January 5 & 12, 2016

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Steve Oleson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/2/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/3/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-20-100-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 10480 E. Illinois Route 72 Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-15-10608.

I710800# refer to file number 14-15-10608.

I710800 December 29, 2016 & January 5 & 12 2016

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