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Arson deaths ruled homicides

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com More than one person is suspected in an arson Oct. 19 that took the lives of a Byron woman and her threeyear-old son.

The deaths of Margaret Meyer, 31, and her son Amos have been ruled homicides, and the fire is an arson, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said in a news release on Feb. 3.

During a phone interview Feb. 3 VanVickle declined to say if two or more people are considered suspects.

“More than one person is all I can say at this point,” he said.

The fire at 2020 N. Silverthorn Ave. was reported around 6:40 a.m. by Meyer’s ex-husband, Duane C. Meyer, 34, Stillman Valley, who told officials he was there to pick up his son.

When firefighters arrived, smoke alarms were sounding, the house was filled with heavy smoke,

and Meyer and a Byron police officer were on the lawn performing CPR on Amos, who had been in an upstairs bedroom.

Amos and his father were taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital, where the little boy was pronounced dead.

An autopsy showed he died of smoke inhalation.

Firefighters found Margaret dead on the couch on the first floor.

Ogle County Coroner Lou Finch said Feb. 3 that the cause of her death is undetermined.

VanVickle said his department, along with the Illinois State Police, and Byron Police are continuing to investigate the fire.

“We’re definitely making progress,” he said. “A lot of evidence is still being processed at the state crime lab.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ogle County Sheriff ’s Office at 815-732-2136 or Ogle Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-2284488.

Village Bakery will open in the spring

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Tasty treats from Oregon’s newest bakery have been making the rounds in anticipation of a spring 2017 opening.

Samples from the Village Bakery, operated by the Village of Progress in Oregon, have been made available to some area businesses along with a short description of The Village Bakery - Baking a Difference.

VOP officials sealed the deal on a downtown building last fall at 101 N. Third St., the northeast corner of Third and Washington Streets.

The bakery will offer cakes, pies, doughnuts and other sweet treats in addition to a full line of coffees, and customordered ice cream.

Construction on the total remodel of the bakery building are nearing completion, VOP Director Brion Brooks said Tuesday.

“We’re getting down to the details now,” he said. “We’re just waiting for construction to

be completed.”

Once the rest of the drywall and flooring are installed, he said, cabinets and equipment will be installed and the business can open its doors.

The best part is that the new business will provide employment opportunities for developmentally disabled youth and adults in the community.

“It will be an integrated environment,” Brooks said.

“We’ll have people without disabilities working side-byside with people who may have disabilities.”

Brooks said he has been working closely with the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC), which provides Special Education services for many area schools.

Besides having tables and even a fireplace with seating for customers inside, Brooks said the bakery will feature a drive-through window for picking up orders.

“I think that will be wellreceived,” he said.

The building formerly housed Max Media and before that Basler’s Ace Hardware.

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, right, listens to a question as he stands with Oregon City Commissioner Jim Barnes during a Feb. 2 meeting about the proposed Ogle County Jail. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Residents speak out against new jail location on Sixth St.

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The need wasn’t the sticking point, but the location was Feb. 2 when more than 60 people attended a meeting at the Oregon VFW to discuss a new Ogle County jail.

Several Oregon residents voiced their opposition to building the facility on county-owned property on South Sixth Street.

Oregon City Commissioner Jim Barnes, who moderated the meeting, summed up what seemed to be the opinion of several who spoke.

“I know the jail is needed badly.

When I was county board chairman it [the current jail] was nickel and diming us to death,” Barnes said. “It’s just that we think that’s not the right location.”

Barnes served on the county board

Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner from 2006 to 2012, and was its chairman for the final two years of that time.

He urged residents to sign a petition opposing to the location and to contact county board members, several of whom attended the meeting.

“You’ve heard the old saying ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease,’” Barnes said. “Let’s make this wheel squeak.”

The Ogle County Board voted in

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Upgrade coming for Fairgrounds Park

By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com

The Oregon Park District’s oldest playground will be getting a major redesign this spring which recreation officials hope will entice more residents of all ages to get out and exercise.

The park district was one of 18 Illinois park districts chosen by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and GameTime to receive a playground grant of $48,000 and serve as a National Demonstration site.

The grant will be used toward the $239,000 redesign of the current playground in the 10-acre park that is located in the north end of town. Costs for the project have been budgeted under the district’s capital replacement fund.

“The whole purpose The Village of Progress new bakery is slated to open in is trying to increase the the Spring of 2017. Village officials have been offering amount of physical activity samples of some the baked goods in anticipation of the for park district residents,” said Oregon Park District bakery’s official opening. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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“You’ve heard the old saying ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease.’ Let’s make this wheel squeak.” –

November to approve a concept design for the new jail located in the 100 block of South Sixth Street across from the judicial center.

The plan calls for the new jail to connect to the judicial center by a sally port for transporting prisoners to both buildings and back and forth to court appearances.

The sally port would go across South Sixth Street, making it necessary to close the street.

The county board has filed a formal request asking the city council to close the street, but no decision has been made, pending the outcome of traffic and engineering studies.

Several neighbors said they do not favor having the jail in their backyards.

Gerald Virgil, who lives at 606

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This is a rendering for the Fairgrounds Park Playground redesign. The Oregon Park District has received a grant for the project. Image provided by the Oregon Park District

Executive Director Erin Folk. “Over 53 percent of district residents reside within a mile of Fairgrounds Park, and the park is easily accessible by bike or on foot.

Creating a space to include play and fitness features allow families a place to

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participate in play and physical fitness, resulting in healthier families.”

Folk said the IPRA teamed up with GameTime (a manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment) to promote a statewide funding opportunity to promote

healthy play and encourage best practice designs for active behavior. The grant was announced during a Professional Development event offered in October that Folk and her recreation staff attended.

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Resident raise concerns about new jail in town From A1 Jefferson St., just south of the location, said he believes his property values will decrease with the jail that close.

“I’m definitely against it. I think it would be an eyesore,” he said.

Sylvia Newcomer, 607 Jefferson St., was concerned about the bright lights at the jail.

“We’ll never have a dark night again,” she said.

Bryan Zobeck, 100 S. Seventh St., opposed it because it would be only a block from his home.

At the December county board meeting he urged the county board to carefully consider the location of the facility because the downtown as well as the riverfront have been identified as development areas to promote tourism.

Bud Wiener, 705 S. Sixth,

More info is coming

The county board plans to mail flyers with information about the new jail to all county residents in the near future.

Several informational meetings on the topic are planned, with the first on March 9. The meetings will be held in various communities throughout the county. was concerned about the impact on neighborhood and the beauty of the area.

“I am opposed to the jail being located anywhere within the City of Oregon,” he said.

Dick Little, Oregon, agreed. “I think a rural location would be better,” he said.

Barnes offered several alternative sites, such as the property next to the public safety complex (sheriff’s office) on First Street near the Rock River, the former Carnation property on South Second Street, or the former Farm Service property on Pines Road.

Oregon City Commissioner Tom Izer suggested building the jail on the former Oregon Country Club property on Daysville Road.

County board members have favored the South Sixth Street location because of its proximity to the judicial center and because they already own it.

Rick Ryland, a member of the Oregon Plan Commission, said the jail cannot be built at the First Street location because that area was recently designated for riverfront development.

He pointed out that the current county jail is not far

Ed Smith, Oregon, speaks during a Feb. 2 meeting about the proposed jail for Ogle County. Photo by Earleen Hinton

from the proposed location.

“They’re only going to move it one block,” he said.

The current jail adjoins the courthouse, which is situated in the heart of Oregon’s downtown.

County board chairman Kim Gouker said the jail has been there throughout the county’s history.

“Ogle County has had a jail in Oregon and on the

same courthouse square for 150 years. In fact, they have had four jails there. The reason was it had to be near the courthouse,” he told a TV reporter. “Ten years ago we moved the courthouse across the street, and we’re just following that same logic that we have for 150 years.”

The judicial center was built in 2005 to house the courts and related

departments.

Gouker promised the crowd at the meeting that the county board will be mailing flyers with information about the new jail to all county residents in the near future.

Several informational meetings on the topic are planned, with the first on March 9, and will be held in various communities throughout the county.

Original playground was installed in 1995 at Fairgrounds Park From A1 “Having the opportunity to learn about best practice play research and available grant funding served as a launching pad for the district to begin to tackle our playground replacement needs. Fairgrounds Park is at the top of the list as the oldest playground owned by the district,” Folk said.

The playground at Fairgrounds Park was installed in 1995. The park itself is located on a portion of what used to be the Ogle County Fairgrounds before it moved west of town.

The park district, which

has 6,800 residents in its taxing base, currently has eight playgrounds.

“All of our playgrounds need to be updated. We are trying to tackle at least one per year,” she said.

The district was able to demonstrate the community’s need for additional play projects through an essay submission and support received through studies conducted by the Ogle County Health Department and KSB Hospital.

Both organizations found physical inactivity as a primary source of chronic disease for those who live in the area.

After attending the development session, researching the grant, and incorporating the Oregon Park District playground replacement schedule, Folk began the submission process.

“Evaluating our current park structure and community needs it became evident that we had an opportunity to create a one of kind play experience at Fairgrounds Park,” she said.

The park district incorporated three key design strategies which resulted in Fairgrounds Park being awarded the grant and three National Demonstration Site

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The sites will contribute data toward the publication of a White Paper to highlight best practices and outcomes achieved. The initial findings will be presented at the IAPD/IPRA Conference in 2018.

“PlayCore, the parent company of GameTime, will send out a team that will look at the number of people using the facility, the way they are using it, and the age range,” said Folk.

The National Demonstration Site program was conceived to recognize thoughtfully planned outdoor play environments that ensure that people of all ages and abilities can be physically and socially active through play and recreation.

Communities that are recognized can create positive attention and attract partners and funding that support this social capital. Additionally, by collaborating with program partners, the successful process can be replicated for others to share.

The park district will replace the existing play

structure at Fairgrounds Park with an IONIX GT structure utilizing a similar footprint to the current playground.

The IONIX structure is designed to be accessible and include the six key play elements: balancing, spinning, brachiating, sliding, climbing and swinging.

Fairgrounds is designed in a way that allows those entering the park by car, bike or foot to access the playground immediately.

A three-quarter mile trail loop is split into the north and south section, which both start and end at the playground. The loop will be used to incorporate outdoor fitness within three play pods along the north section of the Fairgrounds Park.

Each of the pods will include play equipment for children and at least three pieces of fitness equipment for adults. The pathways and pockets will extend the play value and keep children moving as they move from one pocket to the next.

Combining play structures and fitness equipment is a new concept and to date has been rarely implemented nationwide.

“Combining fitness with play equipment along a paved trail will create an opportunity for adults and children to be active together and increase the chances for our community being more physically active and lead to reduced chronic diseases,” Folk said. “We are excited to receive the grant and planning has already begun. The project will be completed by June 1, in time for families to enjoy it this summer.

“The goal is for patrons of all ages to increase the amount of daily physical activity they partake in.

We also hope parents will utilize park amenities and teach their children about the importance of daily physical activity. Adult support is a key component in developing active youth,” she said.

With the new playground and fitness areas the Oregon Park District plans to launch a community initiative called Operation Move in mid-May to coincide with Fairgrounds Park opening.

For more information about the Oregon Park District visit www.oregonpark.org or call 815-732-3101.

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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.

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Oregon has connections with founding father Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society.

The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

By Otto Dick

W

hile exploring the Rock River Valley John Phelps met his old friend William Hamilton about one mile north of the present site of Oregon. Â William had a government contract to survey the Rock River country into townships. Â His father was Alexander Hamilton who was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr.

Most of us are familiar with this famous duel.  I wanted to know more about Alexander Hamilton and his son William because William, the surveyor, recommended this location for Oregon’s founder John Phelp’s future home. I’ll start out by summarizing the life of Alexander who was a “Founding father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America’s first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.�

This quote is from Wikipedia.

Alexander was born

Alexander Hamilton’s tombstone. Photo supplied

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on Jan. 11, 1755 in the West Indies, 21 years before the Declaration of Independence. Â In 1772 he arrived at Boston, Massachusetts.

He attended King’s College in New York City (now Columbia University).

During the Revolutionary War he was a lieutenant colonel, serving for four years as Washington’s Chief of Staff.  In 1799 he was appointed Senior Officer of the Army.

He served five years in the United States Army.

Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler on Dec. 14, 1780, four years after the Declaration of Independence. Â She was the daughter of Philip Schuyler, a general and wealthy landowner.

The marriage took place at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York.

In 1782 he was elected to the Congress of the Confederation as a New York representative. Â In 1782 he resigned because of an extra marital affair and entered law in

New York. Alexander had eight children, Philip, Angelica, Alexander, James Alexander, John Church, William Stephen, Eliza Hamilton, Holly, and Philip (Little Phil).  Alexander’s eldest son Philip was killed on the same spot as the BurrHamilton duel.  President George Washington appointed Hamilton the first United Alexander Hamilton appeared on a 3 cent stamp. Photo States Secretary of the supplied Treasury on Sept. 11, 1789.  solely governed. This was During the term he and more.  the time that the balance of He was involved with submitted several reports on public credit, a national establishing the structure of power between the states and the U. S. government bank, founded the U.S. our new country. Up to this time each state was established.

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Lucky day for Leaf River woman Schreiber buys $1 ticket, wins $1M in lottery

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com It was truly a lucky day in Leaf River for Linda Schreiber; she picked the right numbers for the $1 million Illinois Lucky Day Lotto, and has officially came forward as the winner.

Schreiber did her daily routine Jan. 23 of heading down to the local Citgo, 403 E. Third St., Leaf River, to pick up a $1 ticket for the

Lucky Day Lotto.

Her system, this time, was her daughter’s birthday: April 10, 1973.

She finished it off with 36, which she claims she is still unsure why she chose that.

Schreiber walked away with her 4-10-7-3-36 ticket, unaware that she was holding a million dollars.

Schreiber hadn’t watched the drawing, and at work the next day she received a message from the Citgo station owner Mangid Singh telling her to check her ticket. “He texted me the numbers, and I still couldn’t believe it,� said Schreiber. “I checked everything many times, I checked the Illinois

website - I even had Raina come from the front desk and check it out, too!� “I was so excited, and it wasn’t even my ticket!� said Raina Dyck, who works at the Bertolet Memorial Library with Schreiber. “I know she buys one every day, and when I caught wind the winning ticket was sold in Leaf River, I immediately hoped it was her.�

Despite winning on Jan. 23, Schreiber waited until the afternoon of Feb. 3 to come forward as the winner.

According to Schreiber, “I wanted to have my ducks in a row,� which included talking to financial planners, her lawyers, and figuring out

what her options could be.

She plans to use the money to pay off any debts she has, and the rest she plans on investing. She still has not decided how to invest.

Schreiber says that friends and family have been very supportive, and local people have been coming in to the library just to talk to her about it.

For now, Schreiber says she still can hardly believe it all happened. “You always play hoping you’ll win, but you never actually expect to. When it finally happens, you don’t even know what to do,� she Linda Schreiber holds her winning ticket, which cost her $1 and earned her $1 million. Photo by Zach Arbogast said.

Oregon kindergarten registration is underway; deadline is March 3 district office at 206 S. 10th St., Oregon, to complete an information sheet to begin the online process.

Computers will be available at the district office

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The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly “Lunch ‘n Learn� opportunity on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Nash Recreation Center’s “River Room�. “This month we invite you to join us for a presentation by City

of Oregon Economic Development representatives Samantha Anderson and Commissioner Terry Schuster,� said Debbie Dickson, Chamber executive director. “A lot of behind the scenes planning has been invested on economic development

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What’s Cookin’ returns March 25 Fundraiser helps the Rock River Center in Oregon Famous Fossil Winery will again be at What’s Cookin’ on Saturday, March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barnacopia.

Ken and Pam Rosmann will stock a tasting table with refreshing white wines, full-bodied red wines, and luscious fruit wines.

Glasses of the wines and bottles will be for sale at What’s Cookin’, an annual fundraiser for the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Also returning this year is the team from E. D. Etnyre who took home the trophy for Best Main Dish and the gold trophy for Best of Show last year.

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Fall wedding for Rogers, Kleveland Jennifer Rogers and Jacob Kleveland, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announce their engagement and plans to marry.

Parents of the couple are Don and Joyce Rogers, and Jane Kleveland and the late Ken Kleveland, all of Mt. Morris.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Oregon High School and will graduate

from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May with a degree in Business.

Her fiancé is a graduate of Oregon High School and graduated from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee in December with a degree in Architecture.

The couple are planning an Oct. 8 wedding.

This year’s team members, Nick Lamb, Bob Grace, Steve Carr, and Tim Krueger will be cookin’ up a storm with deep grilled

ribs and rib tips and hoping to get votes again for best in their division and overall.

E. D. Etnyre also is a sponsor for What’s Cookin’.

To view all the teams and sponsors so far for What’s Cookin’, go to rockrivercenter.org.

“Trolls” will be shown in Oregon Free movie nights begin Three local entities have come together to offer a free, family-friendly activity one weekend night a month.

Oregon Together, Oregon Elementary School, and Hopper’s Poppers will sponsor free movie nights

at the Oregon Coliseum beginning on Friday, Feb. 17 with a showing of “Trolls.”

Doors will open for admission at 6:30 p.m. with the movie beginning at 7 p.m.

Chairs are available, but children (and adults) may want to bring a pillow and blanket for a front row seat.

Admission to the movie night is free with concessions available for purchase.

Hopper’s Poppers is sponsoring the film and Woods/Blount is providing the movie screen.

The next scheduled move night will be Saturday, March 18 with a showing of “Moana” sponsored by

the RiverStone Christian Church.

Any individual or organization interested in sponsoring one of these downtown events is asked to contact Oregon Together members Lisa Schultz at drummergirl1226@yahoo. com or Jerry Shirar at radio. n9xr@gmail.com.

Woman’s Club card party is Feb. 17

The Oregon GFWC Woman’s Club will hold its Winning Wheels Card Party on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Oregon VFW, 1319 W. Washington St. June 24.

The fun will start with Pass the word and save the registration at 12:30 date.

OHS reunion planned The Oregon High School Class of 1962 plans to hold its 55th reunion on Saturday,

The team from E.D. Etnyre Company will return to this year’s What’s Cookin’ fundraiser for the Rock River Center. This year’s team members are Nick Lamb, Bob Grace, Steve Carr, and Tim Krueger. Photo supplied

p.m. followed by dessert refreshments, card or game playing, and ending with door prizes.

The cost is $5 a person and all moneys are donated to Winning Wheels.

To make reservations for

the party call Fran Strouse at 815-732-2560 or Sandie Chasm at 815-973-5814.

Anyone wanting to have a fun afternoon is welcome to the party. For more information call Strouse.

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Prophetstown, is a facility that provides rehabilitative services to young adults who have neurological impairment.

Support of Winning Wheels is a GFWC Illinois state project.

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Earning academic honors were Falina Bertolasi and Andrea Merchant.

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

Clarke University Two area students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa.

The list recognizes fulltime students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.

Earning academic honors are Mark Schmidt, Mt. Morris, and Allison Reeder, Polo.

Rebecca Eden Rebecca Eden, Oregon, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-

Eau Claire.

She is majoring in Education and Human Sciences.

Augustana College Three area students were named were named to the dean’s list for the fall term at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Those earning academic honors include Brix Clayton, Polo; Jordan Cone, Byron; and Nathaniel Hall, Oregon.

Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

University of Iowa Three area students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Earning academic honors were Emma Crandall and Olivia Gorzny, both of Oregon, and Nathan Haas, Stillman Valley.

College News Gronewold, Forreston, and Tyler Sasse, Byron.

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

Michaela Eden Michaela Eden, Oregon, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls.

To be named to the dean’s List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an A and B

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Monmouth College Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Monmouth College, Monmouth.

To be named to the dean’s list, students needed to complete a minimum of three academic credits during the semester with a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Those earning academic honors are Brittney Book, the daughter of Jonathan and Rhonda Book, Byron; Kelci Foss, the daughter of Steve and Julie Foss, Mt. Morris;

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and John Hanlon, the son of John and Marla Hanlon, Polo.

Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson, Davis Junction, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri.

To make the list, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester.

Leah L. Griesbach Leah L. Griesbach has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 credits.

Upper Iowa University Two Byron students have been named to the dean’s list of the fall semester at Upper Iowa University,

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Epifaneo Estrada Epifaneo Estrada, Davis Junction, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.

To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5.

UW-Whitewater Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of WisconsinWhitewater.

Those earning academic honors include Megan

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

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS CHANA UNITED 102 S. Seminary St. METHODIST CHURCH Mt. Morris 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Senior Pastor Pastor Chan Ik Choi Bruce McKanna 815-732-7683 Associate Pastor chanaumc@gmail.com Lance Mennen Adult & Children’s Education 815-734-4942 9 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9—1 p.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Holy Communion Celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11—7 a.m. the First Sunday of Each Month Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Feb. 12—8:30 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship; 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 5 p.m. Youth Group 815-284-4554 Log onto our website at Pastor David Andermann http://www.efcmm.org to check 815-632-6767 out our latest opportunities and 9 a.m. Worship Service updates 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Feb. 9—10 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY Bible Class CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 12—9 a.m.

801 W. Oregon St., Polo Worship with Communion; Jeremy Heller, Pastor 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 815-946-3588 Thursday, Feb. 16—10 a.m.

9 a.m. Sunday School Bible Class 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available OPEN BIBLE We are an independent non302 S. Franklin St., Polo denominational Christian Luke Schier, Pastor church.

815-946-2848 Visitors are always welcome.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our FAITH EVANGELICAL Sunday Worship experience LUTHERAN CHURCH “Grandkids Class” 402 Second Ave., Forreston Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Pastor Scott Ralston after our Praise & Blended Church 815-938-3203 Worship Time. “ A Church with a Heart — Bible-Based In the Heart of Forreston” Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Compassion for People 10 a.m. Sunday School Visit Our Website: Sunday, Feb. 12—9 a.m.

PoloOpenBible.org Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Feb. 14—6:30 p.m.

CROSSROADS Bible Study COMMUNITY CHURCH, Wednesday, Feb. 15—12 p.m.

WHITE PINES CAMPUS Senior Friendship Club; 6:30 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo p.m. Choir Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m.

FAITH UNITED 815-837-5255 METHODIST CHURCH whitepines@crossroadscn.com Mission Statement: Loving, We offer contemporary worship Growing & Serving in Faith and relevant Bible teaching Handicapped Accessible through 702 E. Dixon St., Polo engaging messages, and Pastor Karen Hundrieser powerful video 815-946-3212 Join us after the service in Website: faithumcpolo our cafe for coffee, snack & 9 a.m. Sunday School fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry 11 a.m. Fellowship (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Crave Youth Group (6th-12th 505 Hill St., Oregon grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. www.fbcoregon.org Visit our website: www.

815-732-2642 crossroadscn.com Rev. Jared Cochran

“A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Feb. 9—7 p.m. Ad Council Sunday, Feb. 12—9 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5 p.m. Sunday School Movie Night Monday, Feb. 13—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good News Club Tuesday, Feb. 14—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day Wednesday, Feb. 15—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, Feb. 14—10 a.m.

Sunday,Feb. 12—10:30 a.m.

Staff Meeting Worship & Children’s Church Wednesday, Feb. 15—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Holy Communion in Chapel; METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice, Pastor Chan Ik Choi Trustees Meeting Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Sunday School 10 a.m.

CHURCH Age Three through 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Sixth Grade.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Everyone is Welcome a.m. Worship Service MT. MORRIS CHURCH POLO CHURCH OF THE OF THE BRETHREN BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road Congress Ave. & Webster St. P.O. Box 2055 (The church is handicapped Mt. Morris, IL 61054 accessible) Pastor Ginny Haney Pastor Leslie Lake Phone: 815-734-4573 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Office hours Monday - Friday Fellowship Time 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Feb. 9—1:30 p.m.

Dementia Support Group at PRAIRIE DELL Pinecrest PRESBYTERIAN Friday, Feb. 10—9 a.m. WomCHURCH en’s Fellowship 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Saturday, Feb. 11—4-7 p.m.

Shannon Living Hope Church Sunday, Feb. 12—8:15 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Wor9 a.m. Adult Sunday School ship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Monday, Feb. 13—10:30 a.m.

Food Delivery of Pantry; 2-4:30 REVIVE COMMUNITY p.m. Food Pantry Open CHURCH Tuesday, Feb. 14—8:45 a.m.

Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry com Wednesday, Feb. 15—5:30Southern Baptist 8 p.m. Little Kid Nation; 7:15 p.m. Chimes Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon CHURCH Pastor David Demmer 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-732-7404 Craig Arnold, Pastor 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 812-236-1213 Service Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE NORTH GROVE CHURCH EVANGELICAL 7246 N. Freeport Rd., CHURCH Forreston 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Presbyterian Church in Forreston America Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Pastor Drew Jones Church: 815-938-2194 815-938-3605 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 www.forrestongrovechurch.

Sunday School 9 a.m. com Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Center FORRESTON REFORMED OREGON CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 501 Third Ave. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. 9:30 a.m. Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-6847 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

FREEDOM LUTHERAN Worship 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH, ELCA You and your family are inPastor Kathy Burkheimer vited to join us in worship on 815-222-7270 Sunday,Feb. 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman’s at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon message is titled “Facing Fear Fearlessly.”

GIFT—Growing In Faith Greeting you will be Tim and Together-Christian education for all ages following worship Bev Porter.

During morning worship an service exceptionally fine Children’s Welcome Center is at Church is offered for children 3 111 S. 4th St., Oregon years old through Grade 5.

Sunday School begins at 9:30 GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, chilCHURCH dren and infants.

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Special attention is given in German Valley each class to issues and topics Pastor Jake Ritzema related to the particular needs 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages and interests of each group.

The Wednesday night Youth 9 a.m.

Group meets at 6 p.m. at Worship Service 10 a.m.

East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.

GERMAN VALLEY The local Weight WatchUNITED METHODIST ers group meets Wednesday at CHURCH the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Church and Main Streets for weigh-in, followed by their Don Plock, Pastor meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Worship Service February’s Bible Books of the Month are James through Jude.

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CHURCH OREGON UNITED 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., METHODIST CHURCH Leaf River 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Randy Newton Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-738-2205 815-732-2994 Email leafriverbc@gmail. oregonumc@outlook.com com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday Praise and Worship Followed by Fellowship and Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery All-Age Sunday School provided) Thursday, Feb. 9—7:30 p.m.

Sunday School 11 a.m.

Agape Band Practice Wednesday Prayer/Bible Saturday, Feb. 11—5:30 p.m.

Studies 6 p.m.

Agape Praise Worship Service Prayer Chain 738-2205 Sunday, Feb. 12—9 a.m.

Wednesday—Various Worship Service, Scout Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sabbath; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School, Youth Group LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Decorates Family Life Center Monday, Feb. 13—10 a.m.

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study Pastor David Poust

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

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Feb. 12—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study, Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m.

Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m.

Senior Choir Rehearsal; 12 p.m.

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

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

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

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, Feb. 9—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 6:30 p.m. VBS Meeting in Chapel Friday, Feb. 10—8 a.m.

Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Feb. 11—8 a.m.

Breakfast Club at Fiesta Palace; 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, Feb. 12—9:30 a.m.

Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Age 4 through Grade 6 Monday, Feb. 13—6:30 p.m.

Council Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, Feb. 15—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; No Choristers (Resumes March 8); 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. YC Choir; 6:50 p.m.

Youth Confirmation; 6:50 p.m.

Men’s Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Choir Thursday, Feb. 16—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com.

For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Events & Entertainment

ENAG featured at art show in Byron

This is a group photo of junior high students who helped at the NIFB (Northern Illinois Food Bank) in Rockford last year. David L. Rahn Junior High Students will be helping again this year. Photo supplied

Adult volunteers are needed to help with DLR service day The David L. Rahn Junior High will be participating in an all school service day project on Tuesday, March 7.

Students will be assisting at Northern Illinois Food Banks and Feed My Starving Children facilities.

Adult volunteers are needed to help chaperone students at locations in Geneva, Rockford, Schaumburg and Aurora. “You may meet the buses

at those locations or ride the school buses with the students. All volunteers will be required to submit a district adult volunteer form,� said DLR Principal Kip Crandall. “It is an all-day event with buses departing DLR at 7:45 a.m. and returning around 2:45 p.m.

Please contact the junior high 815-732-5300 ext. Travis Ebens was one of several David L. Rahn Junior 3900 if you are interested High students who helped at the FMSC (Feed My Starving Children) at the Schaumburg location last year. and willing to assist.�​

Winter lecture series begins Feb. 12 Byron Forest Preserve offers free programs on Sundays

Chicagoland,� a local field guide.

Feb. 26 Hidden Natural Treasures of Illinois

The Byron Forest Preserve District will hold a Winter Lecture Series on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Rd., Byron.

Feb. 12 Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Launched the Environmental Movement The district will start its 2017 Winter Lecture Series on Sunday, Feb. 12 with a special living-history portrayal of environmentalist and author Rachel Carson

by Chicago actress Leslie Goddard.

This free program will start at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center in Byron.

In her ground-breaking book “Silent Spring�

(1962), Rachel Carson warned the world about the environmental impact of the chemical pesticide DDT. In this historical portrayal, Carson shares stories about her love of nature, her passion for writing, her three books about ocean life, and her work to awaken the world to the beauty and fragility of nature.

Carson was not only an early environmental activist but also a gifted writer whose

Leslie Goddard

words revealed the power of language to change how we view our place in the world.

Feb. 19 Natural History of Odonata: Dragonflies and Damselflies The origin of the insect order Odonata dates back over 300 million years to a time when dragonflies with two and a half foot wingspans ruled the air. Today these successful aquatic insects represent a diverse group of animals with a complex life cycle.  The 100 plus species known from Illinois can be excellent wetland indicators and are truly fascinating to observe. Presented by Marla Garrison, biology faculty member at McHenry College, Crystal Lake.  She is also a member of the executive council of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas and author of “Damselflies of

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Illinois is a large state, north and south from Wisconsin to Kentucky and east to west from Indiana to Iowa and Missouri with 14 natural divisions and a vast array of natural community types. Join Christopher Benda, botanist, photographer, author, and president of the Illinois Native Plant Society for this program about the rare natural areas of the Prairie State. He will take us on a journey sharing stunning photographs and stories about the many little known natural areas of Illinois and the unique plants and animals found in each.  March 5 Prairies: Now and Then Learn more about the history of prairies in North America and how glaciers, climate changes, herds of grazing mammals and fire brought about these unique ecosystems.  Man has been interacting with prairies for thousands of years, but the success of modern agriculture has made local prairies some of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Photographs of recent restoration efforts of natural areas in Ogle County by a variety of both public and private groups will be

featured. This program will be presented by Austin Webb, Assistant Superintendent of Restoration with the Byron Forest Preserve District.

March 12 Sterling Pipestone and its use by Prehistoric Native Americans Investigations by both amateur and professional archaeologists working near Sterling, document the presence of an important pipestone source, a special type of mineral that was used for prehistoric Native American tobacco pipes and other ceremonial objects. Used throughout Midwest prehistory, Sterling pipestone appears to have been particularly important during the Middle Woodland period (ca 50 BC-AD 400). Pipes and other objects made from Sterling pipestone are now recognized at sites throughout the Midwest, and provide intriguing evidence of prehistoric relationships linking regional communities. The program will be presented by Midwest archaeologist Shannon Fie, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Beloit College.

Call 815-234-8535, extension 200 for more information on this and other upcoming Byron Forest Preserve District’s Winter Lecture Series.

Byron Museum of History will sponsor an exhibit of work by Eagle’s Nest Art Group members until March 31. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

ENAG artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception. The show features a variety of art media, including paintings in oil and acrylic, photography, pottery, drawings, glass work, and collage by area artists.

In conjunction with the exhibit ENAG members will offer workshops on March 11 and March 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the museum. Workshop offerings so far will include basket-making with Linda Hinkelmann, alcohol ink on ceramic tiles with Barb Lundeen, watercolors on plasterwork

by Jill Izer and Sally Jane Cooper handbuilding with clay, and painting instruction

by Jan Harvey. A $15 fee will be charged for each workshop. All supplies necessary are included in the fee. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the museum during the exhibit and at the ENAG second floor studio at Conover Square in Oregon. Deadline for class sign-up will be Wednesday, March 1. For workshop details call Barbara Lundeen at 815652-2031.

Visit the museum to see the exhibit and register for a workshop. For more information, call 815-234-5031, or e-mail info@byronmuseum.org. The website address is www.byronmuseum.org.

Byron Museum of History is at 110 N. Union St., Byron. Parking is available on the street and in the municipal lots west and north of the museum campus.

Leaf River Alumni Event is March 4 The 43rd annual Leaf River Alumni Event will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the River Valley Complex (former Leaf River school).  Doors open at 5 p.m. A sandwich supper will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The program to recognize the class of 1967 will begin at 6:30 p.m. The basketball game will begin at 7 p.m. The alumni band will also perform, and alumni interested in playing are asked to bring their

instruments.

A donation of $4 is asked for the game and supper, with $1 for basketball and band players.

Anyone who is a graduate of the Class of 1967 and will be attending or, is willing to help with the event, is asked to contact Linda Borneman at 815-938-2129 or lborneman@frontier.com. A planning meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library for anyone interested in lending a hand.Â

Women Warriors to be featured Feb. 13 Carol Chandler will present a program titled “Women Warriors� for the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room at KSB Hospital, Dixon. The program will present information and personal stories of the daring women who fought in the very early wars for the country. Many of the stories will feature women from the

upper Midwest and even one of the most famous, who lived in Belvidere. The conference room is handicapped accessible, and staff at the main entrance will direct participants. Refreshments will be served and no fee will be charged. For more information, call 815-284-1134 or stop by the LCHGS library at 113 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Day at Taft Campus offered to students on Monday, Feb. 20 Oregon has a great outdoor educational campus that is often times most explored by people outside of the area and not our own area youth.

Taft Campus along with the Oregon Park District is striving to bridge that gap.

The Oregon Park District is collaborating with Taft again to offer a full day youth program for fifth through eighth grades on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 20.

Taft and the Oregon Park District are offering a special one-day adventure camp featuring a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Participants will play games, go through different educational series of activities including nature, outdoor skills, pioneering, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Students should pack a lunch.

Registration needs to be in person at Nash no later than Monday, Feb. 13. The cost for this program is $20 per child or $24 per non-resident child.

The Lorado Taft Field Campus is located in Lowden State Park and operated by Northern Illinois University.

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State police warning area residents of phone scam

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state.

Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and requesting they send $600.

The voice in the automated

message appears to be a male with a foreign accent.

The phone number associated with the calls has been faked to appear as a legitimate ISP telephone number of 847-608-3200, in a practice known as “caller ID spoofing.”

These calls are not coming from the ISP. Citizens should be wary of

calls soliciting money regardless of the phone number the call is made from, particularly if threats are made by the caller or they become pushy.

The ISP will never call to solicit money on behalf of the department or ask you to send money for any reason.

The ISP encourages those that

believe they have been the victim of this phone scam to call the ISP at 815-632-4010 to file a report.

For information on different types of phone scams and indicators of phone scams please visit the Illinois Attorney General website at: http:// www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ consumers/phonescams.html

Public Voice Neighbors thank Garman for clean roadsides Dear Editor, In the Tri-County Press several weeks ago, an obituary appeared for our former neighbor, Emerson “Butch” Garman, who lived north of the railroad tracks on west side of Lowell Park Road (often called Nine Curves Road) in the little town of Stratford.

Some years ago, he took on a task that grew and grew

and which he continued to do as long as he was able.

As needed and when the weather allowed and beginning at his house, he walked north on Lowell Park Road, picking up trash on one side of the road and returned doing the same on the other side.

He often walked as far as Oregon Trail Road and back.

Sometimes if needed, he would also walk south across the railroad tracks to the Pines Road, doing the same task.

For several years he undertook this challenge.

In tribute to that effort from which we all benefited, we’d like to say Mr. Garman: “The roadsides north of Startford will never again be as clean. Thank you.”

Your Neighbors Julie McGuire Mt. Morris

Questions why voters reelected Gouker Dear Editor, Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn article in Saturday, Jan. 14, Dixon

paper on the opinion page: This article is a good one but I feel the author should have gone a little further with the details.

It should have brought forth the fact that the biggest and strongest supporter of Michael Harn was Kim Gouker, county board member from Byron Township.

Kim Gouker was elected to and still is the chairman of the board.

He stated many times that Michael/Mike was a good and honest man, he was a above doing anything that

would embarrass the county, that he would stand behind Michael/Mike.

In the list of articles that were purchased [by Harn] was suits for two detectives and adult novelty toys - isn’t this embarrassing?

Kim Gouker was the one who said that all the facts that were discovered by Sauk Valley Media was a political scam devised by opponents Joe Drought and Brian VanVickle [who ran against Harn in the 2014 Republican Primary], and he did not think a forensic audit was necessary.

He still stated that Harn was a good guy and would do nothing wrong, he would not jeopardize his job or integrity as the Ogle County Sheriff.

Yes, the voters did have their say about Michael Harn, but I cannot believe the voters of Byron Township elected Gouker to the county board after his stand for Harn for sheriff.

And then the county board members re-elected Gouker as chairman.

There sure is something wrong with this picture.

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Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. to discuss The Tsar of Love and Techno by Anthony Marra.

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Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the library.

These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the delights of the yarn.

Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share.

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Afternoon Movie at the Library On Monday, Feb. 20, school is out and there will be a movie, Queen of Katwe (rated PG) beginning at 1 p.m., with seating at 12:45.

Bring something soft to sit on as the movie is shown in the newly renovated Art Gallery.

Toothbrush Rug Making Can’t figure out what to do with all those old T- shirts ?

Did you ever hear of anyone making a rug with a toothbrush? Here’s how to combine the two.

Rag rugs are often called Toothbrush Rugs because of

the type of tool used to make them.

Find out more by joining Sherry Piros on Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oregon Public Library.

Bring a couple of old T-shirts or sheets to use for your project and let Sherry introduce you to the secrets of a toothbrush rug creation.

This program is designed for adults and youth (6th grade & up).

Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Spaces are limited.

Introduction to Quilting Phase II They’re back!

Susan Murges and Carole Robeson, members of the Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, will once again share the fun and mysteries of quilting.

Join them on Saturday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Public Library for a Phase II basic quilting skills program and create a table runner or table topper.

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Oregon music students having busy, successful festival season Oregon School District music students took part in the district and state festivals this past winter.

Oregon High School and David L. Rahn Jr. High had 28 students who made the all-district band and choir through the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA).

Those students represented District 8 at its festival and concert at DeKalb High School in November.

Of those students, Oregon High School was represented by three at the ILMEA AllState Festival in Peoria, on Jan. 26 – 28.

Alex Sitze played clarinet Here are the members of Oregon High School’s Honor Band. In the front row, left to right, are: Rosie Sarantakos, Valeria Viteri-Pflucker, Allyse Ketter, and Kyle Cermak. in the All-State Band, Bill Paul sang bass in the AllBack row: Alex Sitze, Kelsey Handschuh, and Ellen Reckamp. Photo supplied State Choir, and Ellen Reckamp attended the Future

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Aside from the ILMEA festivals, OHS was also represented by students at the Big Northern Conference music festival and the Augustana College Honor Band festival on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

And just this past weekend, Oregon sixth-eighth grade students performed at the Route 72 Solo/Ensemble Festival in Byron, receiving 75 Division I ratings, 33 Division II ratings, and 1 Division III rating.

All of these festivals are annual events for the Oregon music program, making for a very busy winter.

OHS senior, Bill Paul, commented on his participation in the all-state festival. “It is an amazing

experience to have as a musician and I will be able to use the skills learned there for my entire life,” Paul said.

OHS Band Director Andy Eckardt said Oregon students were competing against students from larger school districts.

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Hawk wrestlers move on to Byron Sectional

By Randy Holland The Oregon Hawks sent six of their 11 wrestlers to the medal round in the tough Winnebago Regional on Feb. 4 and came home with four qualifiers for the Byron Sectional that will start at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and continue Saturday at 10 a.m.

Anthony Marchetti was the top finisher for the Hawks, placing second at 195 pounds. Sophomores Noah Paul at 120 and Chase Clark at 132 finished third and will both be making their second trip to the next level. Paul wrestled for Polo last season.

After missing much of the season due to injury, senior Caleb Mennen took third at 170 and will make his first trip to the sectional. Skylar Carlson at 138 and Chris Alaniz at 145 both finished fourth and will be alternates for next week’s action.

The other five Oregon wrestlers ended their

tournament in the wrestleback semifinals.

Nolan Thomas at 113, Chase Prehn at 152, Nathan Clark at 160, Sawyer Foss at 182, and Jeff Gracyalny at 220 all just one step away from the medal round. Clark, Foss, and Gracyalny all lost to the third place finishers.

Oregon finished fifth in the team scoring with 83.5 points.

Lena-WinslowStockton ran away with the team title with 210 points, dethroning four time defending state Dual Team champion Dakota, who finished with 158 points.

Byron was third and Stillman Valley fourth with 137 and 111 points. Lena took five championships and four second places and advance 10 to the sectional.

Dakota sent six to the championship mat and came home with three firsts and eight qualifiers..

With two champs, Byron advanced five and Stillman

had two champions, a second and a third. Also sending four is West Carroll.

Polo and Rockford Lutheran both had a champion and with Winnebago sending three and Durand sending two. Every team in the regional will have at least one representative in Byron.

As the top seed, Marchetti had a first round bye. In the semifinal, he started down in the third period and switched out and drove his opponent to his back for a pin at 5:39.

Second ranked Drake Jennings of Stillman proved to be too strong on mat for Marchetti in the title match.

Marchetti scored first with an escape but lost a double leg takedown to trail 2-1 in the third.

Jennings switched for an early reversal, caught a cradle for two points and rode hard the rest of the way to take the championship 6-1.

Paul made quick work of it in his opener with a reverse

half nelson in 32 seconds.

That pitted him against ninth ranked Andrew VanKampen of West Carroll in the semifinal.

Paul started with a strong single but lost an escape and a heel pick and a reverse before he was ridden out in the third to go down 5-2. .

In the consolation semifinal, Paul lost the first takedown but reversed, added a takedown in the second and a reversal in the third to win 6-2.

In the third place match, he had 10-2 after the second. A missed granby attempt in the third put him on his back, but he worked out and reversed to prevail 12-5.

Chase Clark had a first round bye and faced sixth ranked and eventual champion Hunter Luke of Lena in the semifinal and was down 4-1 after one but came back to tie it at four in Oregon’s Noah Paul is vertical as he wrestles an Turn to B2 opponent at the Winnebago Regional on Feb. 4. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

Lady Hawks fall to North Boone to end season Turnovers and poor shooting hurt Oregon

By Andy Colbert Acolbert@oglecounty news.com With only four wins coming into its 2A regional opener against Oregon, North Boone pulled off the upset to end the Lady Hawks season.

What was more stunning was the 52-36 margin of victory.

“We were flat and too disjointed,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “It was a bad game for everyone to be down.”

Two weeks earlier, the No. 4 seed Lady Hawks beat No. 8 North Boone on the road, 47-40. North Boone was also on a 6-game losing streak coming in to the regional.

“We struggled with their 3-2 zone before,” NB coach Kirstin Johns said. “We refocused and spent time

preparing for it. Our point guard was usually able to dribble around it.”

That point guard, sophomore Sam Endecott, knocked down a 3-pointer to start the game and forward Natasha Marcus added three more baskets for a 9-2 Viking lead.

Meanwhile, Oregon had five turnovers on its first six possessions, a foretelling of sorts.

With Haley Grimm scoring her team’s first eight points of the second quarter, NB advanced its lead to 24-14.

Oregon had attempted a full court press, but the Vikings burned them each time with Grimm the recipient of open shots.

“We weren’t in the right rotation,” said Eckardt, who went back to a half-court defense.

Oregon’s best offense in the first half came in the form of in-bound passes under its own basket. Between Bailey Monavon, Olivia

Lambrigtsen and Meredith Gelander, eight of their first 14 points were scored that way.

Trailing 29-19, Oregon had an airball to start the second half. Fortunately for the Lady Hawks, NB began to turn the ball over and miss shots.

Gelander made two baskets after Hawk offensive boards and Addie Kitzmiller added another score.

“We kept fighting to the end,” Eckardt said. “But, North Boone played better as a team and were more motivated.”

With the Vikings held scoreless for the first 5:27 of the third quarter, Oregon managed to cut the lead to 29-27. That’s when sophomore Anna McMillan took matters into her own hands and dropped a 3-point dagger on the Hawks.

After Grimm followed up with a basket, McMillan pulled up for another 3 and suddenly the Vikings were

back on top 37-27.

“Those were big 3-pointers,” Johns said.

“We needed to clamp down more on the 3-point shots,” Eckardt said.

In the fourth quarter, NB built its lead to 20 points.

Any plans Oregon had for a comeback were derailed by seven turnovers, 18 missed shots and 1-for-5 free throw shooting.

Additionally, Montavon limped on the court midway through the final quarter. She suffered an ankle injury a couple weeks earlier and still hadn’t recovered.

“We couldn’t catch a break tonight,” Eckardt said. “And, we were rushing way too much offensively.”

Oregon finished its season at 12-17 and was eighth in the Big Northern conference with a 3-7 record.

“We’re continuing to build,” Eckardt said. “The hunger is their and the girls understand what it takes in this conference.”

Jessica Hunt puts up a shot over North Boone’s Madison Morris during the first quarter of their game in the Byron Regional Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 2. Photo by Randy Stukenberg

Lady Hawk bowlers take second at regional Next up is the sectional this Saturday in Peru

By Adam Feiner afeiner@saukvalley.com Oregon High School’s girls bowling team had been hot of late heading into its own regional at Plum Hollow on Feb. 4.

The Lady Hawks used momentum to their advantage, as they finished second as a team to advance to the LaSalle-Peru Sectional this Saturday.

“The girls threw the ball well all day,” Oregon head coach Eric Carlson said. “It proved how much they’ve learned. They’ve come a long way in the last 2 weeks of making sure we’re all working together.”

The Dixon Duchesses had also been shaping into a team that could make another state run as well of late. Shaky fourth and fifth games made things interesting, but the Duchesses persevered to clinch a spot in sectionals.

The twin cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have one bowler representing their respective schools down at sectionals as well. Kyleigh Glazier will represent the Golden Warriors, while Miranda Long will compete for the Rockets.

The Lady Hawks jumped out to a big lead, knocking down 1,011 pins in the first game to give them a 109-pin advantage over second place Sycamore.

It was a consistent team effort, as four Hawks were in the top six after the first game.

Abi Scheidecker led the way with a 257, placing her in first in the individual standings by a whopping 41 pins.

Victoria Barnhart and Caitlyn Kaltenbrun each shot 202, and Ali Scheidecker shot 196.

Dixon was in third after the first game with 854 pins, thanks in large part to Katlyn Bay’s 196.

Oregon slightly increased its lead in the team standings in the second game due in large part to Barnhart’s 236 and games in the 200’s by the Scheidecker sisters.

Bay jumped up to fifth in the individual standings with a 209 game, as the Duchesses clung to third as a team.

Oregon held onto the lead with 3,036 total pins after the morning series thanks to another 236 by Barnhart and a 211 from Kaltenbrun in the third game.

Abi Scheidecker led the individual standings with a 677 morning series, just three total pins clear of her teammate, Barnhart.

Dixon remained in third

as a team thanks to big third games out of Bay (233) and Virginia Gray (222).

Sycamore and Oregon bowled together in the fourth set.

The Spartans dominated the lane with a 1,086 fourth, as they outscored the Lady Hawks by 186 pins to take their first lead of the day in the team standings, and never gave it back.

The Sycamores’ Megan Kolberg captured the individual lead with 237 pins in the fourth, and never relinquished her spot at the top.

“We left 26 9-pin spares that game,” Carlson said.

“If we carry those, we shoot 1,000 again and beat Sycamore. We should be contending at sectionals and I believe we can contend for the top three in state. The girls are that good.”

Despite dropping a spot, the Lady Hawks were securely in the top four. Dixon, however, started to fall. Freeport jumped the Duchesses for third in the fourth game, while Dixon sat just 96 pins clear of Rockford Jefferson for the final team spot.

The final game could not have gone much better for the Hawks or Duchesses than it did.

Oregon rolled its highest game of the day with 1,016 total pins to finish firmly in second behind regional

Oregon’s Ali Scheidecker stares down the pins at Plum Hollow in Dixon.

Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

champion, Sycamore.

The Scheidecker sisters closed their days with turkeys, as Abi’s 226 helped her to second place overall with 1,296 total pins, while Ali’s 247 was a big enough boost to vault her into the top 10.

“Going into the day it was more about the team,” Abi said. “I was just focused on bowling well to help my Oregon’s Abi Scheidecker releases the ball at Plum team, not move up in the Hollow in Dixon during the Oregon Regional on Feb. 4. individual standings. I know Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media what potential this team has. did today.”

Illinois Valley Super Bowl, in “There’s no reason why we The LaSalle-Peru Peru, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, shouldn’t be in the top three, Sectional, will be held at the Feb. 11. especially if we bowl like we

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Hawks qualify four wrestlers to Byron Sectional From B1 the second. In the third, he lost a reverse and two backpoints to lose 8-4.

In the consolation quarterfinal, Clark scored a reversal and rode out the last thirty seconds to take a 7-4 win. In the third place match, Clark came from behind with a reversal into a headlock for three points at the end of the first to lead 5-2 that ended the scoring.

Clark rode out the second, and was ridden out in the third, fighting off several pinning combinations..

Mennen had his hands full with third ranked Rahveon Valentine of Lena in the first round, trailing 11-1 when he was driven to his back in a half nelson at 3:41. In the wrestleback quarterfinal, he had a cradle for three points before he worked a butcher for a pin in 53 seconds. In the semifinal, Mennen had two cradles, the second for a pin at 3:43.

After a scoreless in the first in the third place match, Mennen led 3-0 when he worked a butcher at 3:03.

In the opening round, Carlson trailed 7-0 when he was turned with a half nelson and pinned at 2:56. In the wrestleback quarterfinal, Carlson switched for two reversals to take a 6-2 win.

In the semifinal, Carlson got a takedown and worked it into half nelson at 1:05 to advance to the third place mat.

In the medal match, Carlson lost a reverse and a tilt to trail 6-2 after two and a half nelson for two points midway through the third.

He scored a reversal in the third but went down 11-5.

Alaniz opened with a hip toss to pin at 1:48. That fed him into top ranked and undefeated defending state champion Nolan Baker of Byron who pinned Alaniz in a half nelson at 1:03.

With two five point moves and two sets of backpoints Alaniz racked up an 18-1

technical fall at 5:05 in the semifinal. He never got going in the medal match, trailing 7-0 when he was reversed to his back at 4:20.

Thomas lost a takedown off the head and was turned with a half nelson in 53 seconds in his opener. He got a bye to the consolation semifinal where he lost cradles for two and three points in the second and a takedown in the third to lose a 13-1 major decision.

Prehn went over in a chicken win at 2:14 in his opener. In the wrestleback quarterfinal he lost the first takedown but stepped over for a reverse to the back and pinned in a headlock at 1:29.

In the semifinal, Prehn lost a reverse to start the second and was turned with a chicken wing and was pinned at 3:30.

In the opening round, Nathan Clark was down 4-3 in the third when he lost an escape and a takedown before he was turned with a half nelson and pinned at 5:09.

He got a bye to the second round of consolation where he caught a wing for a fall at 1:19 to advance to the quarterfinal. There he won a wizzer to the back

Oregon’s Anthony Marchetti pins his opponent at the Winnebago Regional on Feb. 4. Photo by Earleen Hinton

and pinned at 1:08. In the semifinal, Clark had an early lead but fell behind and was turned over the front in a half nelson and pinned at 5:17.

In his opener, Foss came up short on a couple of moves and trailed 9-2 when he was driven to his back and pinned with three seconds

Oregon’s Jeff Gracyalny wrestles Byron’s Wombacher in the 220 pound weight division.

left in the second period.

He got a bye to the consolation semifinal where he scored two points with a half nelson in the second period but was reversed to his back from there and

pinned at 2:39.

Gracyalny was caught in a headlock and thrown to his back and pinned at 1:39 in his opener. He received a bye to the semifinal where he was scoreless until 15

seconds left in the second period when he lost a penalty point. It would prove costly.

He came back to tie it at three but lost an escape with 30 seconds left to lose a heartbreaker, 4-3.

Matt Oregon wrestling coaches Kip Crandall, left, and Danny Gale, right, react to a move during the 220-pound bout at the Winnebago Regional on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Stillman Valley hands Lady Hawks loss on Senior Night

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Depending on whether Macy Weaver is playing or sitting on the bench, Stillman Valley is a different team.

With the school career leader in points scored, rebounds and blocks making her presence felt on the court, the Oregon Lady Hawks had no chance in a regular-season finale on Feb. 3.

The 6-foot-2 Arkansas recruit staked the Cardinals to a 15-0 and 24-5 leads in what turned out to be a 51-40 Stillman win on Senior Night Oregon’s Cinja Schendel, a foreign exchange student from Germany, looks to pass at the Blackhawk Center.

“She’s a tremendous during a Feb. 3 game against Stillman Valley. Also pictured is Allyse Ketter (15). Photo teammate,” SV coach Bobby

by Earleen Hinton

Mellon said. “She gets the whole team involved and that what Arkansas likes about her.”

When Mellon pulled Weaver out of the game, Oregon was able to stay even with the Cardinals.

Addie Kitzmiller had the hot hand early, scoring nine of the Lady Hawks’ first 11 points. Bailey Montavon, who is still nursing an injury, came off the bench to add five second-quarter points and help her team to keep the score within 34-18 at halftime.

“The game came down to whether or not Macy was in,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “It’s been fun to watch how much she has progressed

in four years. When she first started playing, we didn’t have to focus on her. She has really became an outstanding player.”

In the third quarter, it was Meredith Gelander scoring five of the six Lady Hawk points. It was more of a balanced attack in the final period, as Oregon outscored SV 16-6.

“We kept fighting,” said Eckardt, who started four seniors – Emily Perkins, Hannah Wolber, Allyse Ketter and foreign-exchange student Cinja Schendel.

Oregon finished in eighth place in the Big Northern conference with a 3-7 record and 12-16 overall.

Sports Column Interesting week ahead for winter sports

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com A very interesting week is coming up for winter sports.

Here a few questions that will get answered: • Will the Oregon girls bowling team win its first ever trip downstate?

Based upon regional results, there appears to be four teams (Morris, East Moline, Sycamore, Oregon) superior to all others. Since the sectional advances four teams to the state meet, Oregon has an excellent chance to move on.

But, similar to golf, bowling is one of the most

mentally taxing high school sports. It is so critical to get in a rhythm and have the mind and body work in unison.

If things flow for the girls like have all year, they’ll be okay. In fact, it would not be out of question for them to win the sectional crown.

There certainly is not that one dominant team.

• What are Anthony Marchetti’s chances to advance to the individual state tournament in wrestling?

His bracket is very similar to what the girls will see at the bowling tournament. There are four decidedly better grapplers at the 195-pound weight class and Marchetti (36-5) is one of them. The others are Robbie Carey (393) of Aledo, Drake Jennings (33-3) of Stillman Valley and Niles Agar (35-0) of Rock

Falls.

Since four wrestlers advance, there is no reason Marchetti shouldn’t be one of the four. His likely path will be in the wrestlebacks, as he would face state favorite Agar in the quarterfinals.

A footnote to the 195 weight class are two empty slots from the Aurora Central Catholic regional.

Three wrestlers from each weight class advance to the sectional, but only one 195-pounder was entered at that regional.

That whole regional was a disgrace to the competitive nature of IHSA post season.

There were only 54 wrestlers vying for 42 sectional berths.

Additionally, regional champ Aurora Christian did not have the required number of wrestlers (10) to move onto the state dual series.

Instead, the second-place finisher will take their spot.

Don’t count Caleb Mennen out at 170 pounds.

He’s only 8-3 and has battled injuries all season, but got an extremely fortuitous bracket and may be able to sneak in as a fourth-place finisher. As we saw on his finishing leg of the Hawk state secondplace 1,600-meter relay, this kid is a competitor.

• Can the Forreston girls basketball team make any waves at the River Ridge Regional?

That question will be answered by the time you read this paper, as the Cardinals had to play the host school on Monday with the winner of that game being rewarded with a Wednesday game against once-beaten

Galena.

That’s a tall task. Did you know that Galena knocked off 3A Stillman Valley and its D-I center Macy Weaver over the weekend?

• Can the Forreston boys give Milledgeville its first conference loss on Saturday?

With how balanced the NUIC has been this year, Milledgeville is due for a loss and the Cardinals are good enough to do it.

A key for Forreston is being able to play with discipline.

That’s been lacking this year.

Andy Colbert

• What about Polo going against Stockton and LeWin? Two more wins will put them at 18 wins with two

regular-season games left.

After a big win over AFC, maybe the Marcos have the momentum to carry them to that 20-game mark.

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Hawks battle, but fall to Mendota in BNC action

By Andy Colbert acolbert oglecounty news.com For the first 10 minutes of the Oregon-Mendota basketball game, Jared Pottorf had the game of his career, scoring 19 points on perfect 7-for-7 shooting.

Unfortunately for the Hawks, the 24-12 lead that Pottorf staked them to dissipated before the second quarter ended.

It was Joe LaShonse of Mendota wresting control from Pottorf as the man with the golden touch. Just as Pottorf was cooling off, LaShonse started making nearly every shot in sight.

The 6-1 senior Trojan guard scored 29 points in just the second and third quarters, on his way to a game-high 37-point effort.

That was more than enough for Mendota (14-11, 4-3) to run away with an 8161 Big Northern conference win on Feb. 4.

“Jared definitely caught fire,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. “It felt like we were finding him.”

Mendota coach Jan Thompson was irked at his team for not getting out on Pottorf, calling two timeouts during Oregon’s early run.

“I told the guys I was upset we didn’t extend the zone out on him,” Thompson said. “Eventually, we had to go to a man-to-man to contain (Pottorf).”

Guard Bryson Prusator, was assigned to tail Pottorf and the result was a much more difficult task getting open for a shot.

“I could have gone to the man earlier, but I wanted our team to learn a lesson on extending a 2-3 zone,” Thompson said.

After Pottorf scored his 19th and final point, the Hawks led 26-19. From that point on, it was the Joe LaShonse show. He scored Mendota’s next 10 points to put his team in front 29-28 with two minutes left in the first half.

“He got dialed in after hitting a couple of opens 3s,” Virgil said. “He’s as good as anyone in the conference.”

Virgil should know, as he’s seen LaShonse four

years in a row as a varsity player. Last year, he hit the 1,000-point mark against Oregon.

Early in the third quarter, Oregon took the lead back on baskets by Brendon Riesselman, Cody Ebens and Andrew Newman.

“We switched some spacing and reads up on offense. I thought we did well tonight,” Virgil said.

But, it was LaShonse scoring at will in the thirdquarter to help the Trojans to a 64-49 cushion going into the final period.

“That’s Joe. He takes games over,” Thompson said.

Sophomore Dalton Hermes made some nice drives to the basket and had a 3-pointer for nine fourthquarter points for Oregon, finishing with 11 for the game.

Ebens was the secondleading scorer for Oregon with 12 points, Riesselman had eight and Newman seven.

“It was a good effort tonight,” Virgil said. “We were bouncing around on

Oregon’s Brendon Riesselman (10) scrambles for a loose ball as Mendota’s Kaine Pizano-Olson dives over him during Big Northern Conference action on Feb. 4. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

defense.”

Oregon played the game without Kole Mowry, the third senior no longer on the team. Another key

contributor, Ian Keene, had also left the team earlier in the season.

The Hawks fell to 3-21 and 0-7 in BNC.

On the positive side, they still have winnable games against North Boone and Stillman Valley, both without conference wins also.

Rockford, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. for speeding and driving while license revoked following a traffic stop on Pecatonica Road at Illinois 72 in Leaf River.

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

At approximately 5:22 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 2700 block of South Lincoln Avenue.

After further investigation, James J. Wetzell, 43, Polo, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle while the registration is revoked, and multiple outstanding warrants from Ogle, Lee, and Carroll Counties.

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

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

Jan. 31 David Housewright, 57, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Housewright’s bond was set at $100,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 1 court appearance.

Stevie Husolo, 35, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Husolo’s full cash bond was set at $493 pending a Feb. 3 court appearance.

Dustin Hutcherson, 29, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear

and on a petition to revoke.

Hutcherson’s bonds were set at $10,000 (10%) for the petition to revoke or $514 full cash for the failure to appear pending a Feb. 1 court appearance.

Brandon Tisby, 28, DuPage, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Tisby posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 24.

Lukus Hicks, 20, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hicks’ full cash bond was set at $601 pending a Feb. 1 court appearance.

Ashley Williamson, 31,

Loves Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft.

Williamson’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 1 court appearance.

Russel Austin, 38, Sterling, was arrested at 6:28 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road.

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

Feb. 1 At 7:30 p.m., deputies were called to the 12,000 block of North Tower Road for a driving complaint.

After a short investigation, James Runyon, 47, Byron, was arrested for driving

while under the influence of alcohol. Runyon was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Feb. 2 Michael Frey, 51, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. His bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 3 court appearance.

Jeffrey Lawwill, 47, Wonderlake, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Lawwil posted the $703 bond and was released.

Feb. 3 Joaquin P. Martinez, 54,

At 9:43 p.m. a traffic stop was made on a red Nissan in the 1700 block of North Illinois 251 for a traffic violation.

After a short investigation, Mario Belmonte, 20, Rochelle, was taken into custody for no valid drivers license.

Belmonte was also issued a citation for speeding. He was taken to Ogle County jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Scott Koser, 24, Lanark, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic Turn to B4

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

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

Jan. 23 Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to BK Mitchell Group LLC, 504 N. Fifth St., OregonNashua Township, $35,500.

Peter F. Gale and Cynthia L. Gale, warranty deed to George B. Glendenning III and Pamela K. Glendenning, Hales Corner Road, Marion Township, $379,971.

Marilyn K. Wolber and Patricia M. Kessler, warranty deed to Sean W. Kessler, 15 Orchard Lane, Mt. Morris Township, $63,000.

Adam K. Hazzard and Rebecca S. Hazzard, quit claim to Adam K. Hazzard and Rebecca S. Hazzard, 5510 N. River Rd., Byron Township.

Jan. 24 Kerry D. Steward and Laurie J. Steward, warranty deed to Justin Roushia and Shana Roushia, 412 Cleveland Ave., Flagg Township, $100,000.

Jan. 25 John C. Fidler, warranty deed to Johnny R. Hensley, 5320 S. Mill Pond Rd., Flagg Township, $101,000.

Jason M. Broderick, Susan B. Broderick, Herbet J. Klein and Jill W. Klein, warranty deed to Michael T. Benesh and Brooke E. Benesh, Vacant Land on East Park Road, Rockvale Township, $65,000.

Alan J. Croffoot, Sara L. Croffoot and Sara L. Rees, quit claim to Alan J. Croffoot, 104 N. Locust St., Forreston Township.

Helen R. Jones, quit claim Melvin L. Jones, 3793 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour Township.

Jan. 26 Jacon Zafiros, warranty deed to Kevin Coffee and Shawna Coffee, 1216 Union Drive, Scott Township, $165,000.

Kay E. Uhrin, Stephen M. Uhrin Jr, Traci D. Beau champ and Mark Anthony Beauchamp, quit claim to Traci D. Beauchamp, 12620 N. Meridian Rd., Byron Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Leonard Durfey, Sheriff’s deed to Village of Davis Junction, 4998 N. Junction Rd., Scott Township.

Jan. 27 Stefany L. Brown, quit

claim to William C. Brown and Stefany L. Brown, 113 Autumnwood Lane, Scott Township.

Francis J. Drew Jr. and Donna M. Drew, warranty deed to Amy K. Drew and Steven T. Drew, Woosung Road, Grand Detour Township, $40,880.

High Point Financial Services Inc, warranty deed to David L. Hoffman and Colleen J. Hoffman, Lot 5 & 6 E. Tracy Drive, Westwood Subdivision, Flagg Township, $27,000.

Jan. 30 Errett Warehousing LLC Series Wausau, quit claim to Errett Warehousing LLC Series RRM, 803 W. Lincoln Ave, Flagg Township.

Steven Kelser and Lori Personette, warranty deed to Lloyd R. Ruthe and Janice K. Ruthe, 1206 Amber Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township, $139,000.

Douglas Eychaner, Donna M. Eychaner, Joseph K. Wagner, James R. Wagner and Robin R. Scholl, warranty deed to Ronald E. Hall and Luanna R. Hall, East Ill. Route 72, Monroe Township, $580,064.

Alan Taylor and Kristin Taylor, quit claim to Three Hammer Construction Inc, 1526 & 1534 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township.

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Three Hammer Construction Inc, warranty deed to Old River Hills LLC, 1530 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township.

Rachel B. Bailey, warranty deed to Andrew S. Benner and Crystal A. Benner, 700 W. Fulton St., Buffalo Township, $137,500.

Douglas Eychaner, Donna M. Eychaner, Joseph K. Wagner, James R. Wagner and Robin R. Scholl, warranty deed to Gary R. Hall, East Illinois Route 72, Monroe Township, $1,535,026.

Jan. 31 Dan L. Welker and Linda A. Welker, warranty deed to Brian Duncan and Kelly Duncan, 5530 S. Wilson Mill Rd., Eagle Point Township, $185,000.

Feb. 1 Douglas K. Johnson and Kelly S. Johnson, warranty deed to Robert Kenneth Hill, 128 W. Shirley Ave, Flagg Township, $130,000.

Debra L. Bihlman, warranty deed to Mary Lynn Smith, 4970 N. Lawnside Drive, Byron Township, $149,000.

Matthew R. Oester, quit claim to Matthew R. Oester and Jennifer L. Oester, 104 S. Union St., Byron Township.

Babson Farms Inc, warranty deed to Berniece E. Brace, vacant farm land on Big Mound Road, Monroe Township, 343,000.

Babson Farms Inc, warranty deed to Mark A. Rippentrop and Diana K. Rippentrop, vacant farm land on Big Mound Road, Monroe Township, 343,000.

Michael E. Halfman and Robyn H. Halfman, warranty deed to Roxie Wilson, 300 E. Roosevelt St., Marion Township, $78,500.

Liang Qing Guo and Chun Xiang Wang, warranty deed to George Howe, 100 W. McConaughy Ave., Flagg Township, $117,000.

Jason G. Potter and Connie A. Potter, warranty deed to Anthony Kulavic, 705 N. Cottonwood Court, Taylor Township, $134,000.

Leah R. Stern, quit claim to Norman M. Bouback and Carrie A. Bouback, 5205 E. Bent Tree Court, Byron Township.

David J. Koeller and Amber L. Koeller, warranty deed to Nicholas R. Mowell and Brandie L. Mowell, 425 W. 2nd St., Marion Township, $125,000.

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Obituaries

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

Jan. 23 Carlos Cordova, 37, Rockford, burglary, plea hearing Feb. 24.

Robert French, 41, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the health of a child, pretrial conference March 13.

Cody Greenwood, 24, Davis Junction, theft, jury status call Feb. 27.

Marcella Collier, 44, Rochelle, forgery, status hearing Feb. 10.

Sherri Goodpaster, 32, Polo, criminal trespass to a residence, violation of an order of protection, jury trial June 20.

Mark Rivera, 38, homeless, residential burglary, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, jury status call March 27.

Brian Roop, 31, Leaf River, aggravated battery, domestic battery, jury status call Feb. 27.

Robert Cook, 26, Rochelle, mob action, domestic battery, jury trial May 16.

Ricardo Castillo, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, jury status call Feb. 27.

Peter Breckenfelder, 48, Sycamore, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Feb. 24.

Keegan Akers, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, jury status call Feb. 27.

Dakota Hecox, 26, Mt. Morris, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing Jan. 27.

Thomas O’Neal, 23, Oregon, aggravated battery, jury status call Feb. 27.

Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, motion hearing Jan. 27.

Jorden Johnson, 24, Dixon, robbery, resisting a peace officer, plea hearing Feb. 3.

Donald Sutton, 45, Leaf River, domestic battery, jury trial March 21.

Joshua Holton, 21, Rochelle, burglary, pretrial conference, Feb. 14.

Joshua Holton, 21, Rochelle, domestic battery, pretrial conference, Feb. 14.

Joshua Holton, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference, Feb. 14.

Melissa Salsbury, 44, Rockford, residential burglary, motion hearing, Feb. 7.

Jasper Rager, 28, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, unlawful restraint, 402 conference Feb. 3.

Lisa Smith, 27, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, jury status call Feb. 27.

Alaena Doubler, 21, Rochelle, mob action, battery, jury trial April 18.

Kevin Slayton, 52, Polo, aggravated criminal sexual

assault, jury status call Feb. 27.

Brian Ray, 50, Stillman Valley, unlawful use of weapons, resisting a peace officer, obstructing service of process, jury status call Feb. 27.

Allyssa Rains, 26, Chana, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Feb. 27.

Ryan Rosenbalm, 26, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 24.

Carlos Duran, 27, Rochelle, obstructing justice, possession of a fraudulent ID, jury status call Feb. 27.

Robert Booker, 50, Peoria, riving while license revoked, jury status call March. 27.

Jerry Carter, 56, Oregon, driving while license revoked, jury status call March 27.

Gabriel Borrego, 21, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Feb. 27.

Rueben Burgess, 26, Esmond, possession of a controlled substance, jury trial May 16.

Rueben Burgess, 26, Esmond, domestic battery, jury trial May 16.

Geoffrey Connell, 64, Stillman Valley, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing March 13.

Vernon Taylor, 80, Arizona, driving while license revoked, 402 conference Feb. 10 Rachel Rodriguez, 33, Wisconsin, possession of a controlled substance, pleas hearing Feb. 17.

Jeannie Merriman, 34, Forreston, obstructing justice, concealing a fugitive, plea hearing Feb. 23.

Michael Johnson, 35, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Feb. 27.

Carl Geier, 46, Iowa driving while license revoked, bond forfeiture hearing March 22 Tracey Reeder, 50, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call Feb. 27.

Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, jury status call Feb. 27.

Bailey Gildea, 22, Lindenwood, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 24.

Robert Gibbons, 57, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, plea hearing Jan. 27.

Caleb Johnson, 32, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to fleeing to elude a peace officer. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail with jail time is stayed until Jan. 25, 2018 and 24 months probation, an ordered him to attend Victim Impact Panel, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed. Counts aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer and possession of drug paraphernalia were

dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

Lisa Patten, 39, Iowa, pleaded guilty to residential burglary. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release, and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $931.

Felix Vega, 46, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to retail theft. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 46 days in jail with time served and 12 months probation, and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $1,211 Jan. 25 Keith Livingston, 43, Stillman Valley, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference, March 13.

Jeff McNelis, 30, Mendota, retail theft, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Oscar Milan, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Jeffrey Hinson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, Plea Hearing Feb. 1.

Jan. 26 Robert Disch, 46, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call Feb. 27.

Thomas Sparks, 30, Byron, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, status hearing March 2.

Jan. 27 Christopher Holmes, 52, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, preliminary hearing Feb. 15.

Dakota Hecox, 26, Mt. Morris, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing Feb. 24 Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, status hearing Feb. 9.

Robert Gibbons, 57, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, plea hearing Feb. 9.

Stacee Engesetter, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, preliminary hearing Feb. 25.

Juan Casillas, 21, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, possession of firearm ammunition without a Firearms Owner Identification card, preliminary hearing Feb. 15.

Franky Martinez, 39, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 9.

Sheriff Arrests From B3 stop near the intersection of Illinois 72 and Fork Creek Road.

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

Feb. 5 At approximately 3:45 a.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Illinois 26 and Woosung Road for the report of a motorist assist.

After further investigation, Melissa Shaw, 36, Dixon,

was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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

Feb. 6 Paul Davis, 36, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His bond was reduced to $100 full cash and he is scheduled to appear again in court on Feb. 9.

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Justin W. Rains, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disregarding a traffic control signal. Rains posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 24.

Feb. 7 Christina Pelayo, 39, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for criminal trespass to land. Her bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 7 court appearance.

G. Maynard Hammer George Maynard Hammer, 93, Polo, died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, with family by his side.

Maynard was born on Jan. 15, 1924 in Lincoln Township, Ogle County, the son of George M. and Sarah May “Sadie” (Zumdahl) Hammer.

He married Vernabell Quest on March 28, 1948.

She died in August of 1982.

Maynard then met and later married Doris (Flessner) Frayser on Feb. 6, 1986.

He was a fourth generation farmer in the Ogle County area.

Maynard was a lifelong member of the Polo Church of the Brethren, and volunteered at the Polo Area Senior Center.

He enjoyed woodworking, making wooden toys and birdhouses, and volunteering

his services as a carpenter and builder for local community projects.

Survivors include wife, Doris; sons, John (Debbie) Hammer, Norcross, Georgia, and Steven (Lila) Hammer, North Manchester, Indiana; daughter, Beth (Bix Morgan) Hammer, Oregon, Wisconsin; and step-daughter Pam (Eric) Kuchenmeister, Hudson; sister, Norma Stuff, Polo; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Eric) Wester,

Martin R. Whetsel Martin R. Whetsel, 73, Oregon, died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at The Villa at PA Peterson, Rockford.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1943 in Oregon, the son of Roy and Sarah (Moss) Whetsel.

Martin graduated from Oregon High School and Southern Illinois University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy at Officer’s Training where he became a commander.

Martin loved to fish, hunt,

William Whitmore William “Bill” Whitmore, 60, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home.

Bill was born on March 8, 1956 in Oregon, the son of Jack and Alice (Bellows) Whitmore.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Andrew Hammer, Jim Morgan, Ben Morgan, Erica (Dave) Steffen, Hanna Kuchenmeister; greatgrandchildren Alicia Wester and Josiah, Jonan and Emily Steffen.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Belva Hammer and Blanche Bloyer.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, until the service at 11 a.m. with a luncheon immediately following.

A private burial will take place prior to services at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.

Arrangements were completed by Polo Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

and play golf. He enjoyed going to Alaska and Canada fishing with the guys.

He was a member of the Elks Club.

He is survived by his mother, Sarah, Oregon; son, Martin R. (Carrie) Whetsel, Minnesota; brother, Jack (Alma) Whetsel, Oregon; sister, Lazetta (Charles) Bruce, Dixon; and grandson, Christian Whetsel.

He was predeceased by his father.

No services are scheduled.

A memorial fund has been established in Martin’s name.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, puzzles, and being with family and friends.

Bill is survived by his brothers, John R. Whitmore, Mt. Morris, and David Whitmore, Florida; sisters, Barbara (Bobby) Hendrickson, Maryville, Tennessee, and Allison (Al)

Gonzalez, Sterling; nephews, Joe Dunavan, Al Gonzalez Jr., and John Gonzalez; nieces, Ellen (Terry) McClure and Jessica Gonzalez.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

David R. Buzzo, 19, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Feb. 1, 2017 (Nov. 20, 2016) $120.

James D. Weems, 36, Mt. Morris, seat belt required (driver), Feb. 3, 2017 (Nov.

22, 2016) $60.

Kenneth R. Shearer, 64, Monroe, disregarding stop sign, Jan. 30, 2017 (Dec. 20, 2016) $120.

Samuel E. Garnhart, 17, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Feb. 1, 2017 (Jan. 2, 2017) $170.

Steve W. Graff, 24, Chana, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Feb. 1, 2017 (Dec. 31, 2016) $300.

Mark E. Bocker, 51, Polo, speeding 35-plus mph over limit, Feb. 1, 2017 (Jan. 5, 2017) $300.

Jacob A. Cain, 20, Polo, disregarding stop sign, Feb. 1, 2017 (Jan. 10, 2017) $160.

Antonina M. Costa, 26, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Feb. 3, 2017 (Jan. 14, 2017) $120.

Bobby E. Enfinger, 65, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Feb. 2, 2017 (Jan. 30, 2017) $120.

Monica K. Matheny, 38, Oregon, unlicensed, Feb. 3, 2017 (Feb . 1, 2017) dismissed.

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during the month of January, 2017.

Robert & Ann Thurow, Section 8, Scott Township, remove grain elevator & hog finishing shed and construct agricultural shop building Kevin Wilson, Section 24, Leaf River Township, relocate existing grain bin and construct grain bin Stephen E. & Laurel L. Lantz, Section 21 & 22, Pine Creek Township, single family dwelling

Terry & Karen Diehl, Section 12, Brookville Township, single family dwelling Jason & Kathi Gehrke, Section 25, Byron Township, remove dwelling SBA Communications Rise Broadband, Section 36, Marion Township, co-location of telecommunications equipment on existing telecommunications facility LCC Telecom Services Sprint, Section 2, OregonNashua Township, add three new antenna to existing telecommunications tower & add on new RUU to existing telecommunications tower

Dennis Schumacher & Andrew Macklin, Section 6, Monroe Township, amendment Robert D. Lowe, Section 5, Lynnville Township, home occupation - real estate office Big Dog Properties, LLC, Section 1, Buffalo Township, remove three accessory buildngs & one grain bin and construct accessory building Jan Zalega, Section 30, Monroe Township, accessory building & porch & two decks Steve Swanson, Section 24, Maryland Township, dwelling addition

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*** You could be Mrs. Illinois America *** FABULOUS WARDROBE & PRIZES To obtain the Mrs. Illinois/America Pageant application (Preliminary to the Mrs. America Pageant)

Email or Phone Karen – Producer

Call: 630-325-4305

Email: pageants@mrsillinoisamerica.com

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C lassified a dvertising

In re the Estate of: Deceased.

2017 P 5

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of AMES J. SCHRYVER. Letters of Office were issued on January 20, 2017, to Keith A SCHRYVER, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of 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 the 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 it has been filed.

By: KEITH A. SCHRYVER Independent Executor Law Office of M THOMAS SUITS. P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276

VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers in the Ogle County area to advocate for children in the Ogle County court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Trisha Morrow, Executive Director (815) 288-1901 www.casaleecar roll.com

FAX YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS! Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press

815-626-5365

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON

5-7BR, 5BA, Historical Property on Rock River. NE side of Dixon.

GO ONLINE TO CHECK IT OUT! www.722 eastfellows. weebly.com 815-994-1501

LANARK 3BR Ranch For Sale. 815-632-8965

STERLING For Sale by Owner: 3BR 1BA, Remodeled, E side of town. $31,000 815-875-2099

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE NEW TODAY 2 Acre Wooded Improved Lot West side Lost Lake, Lot #10 Lakewood Greens, $39,900 815-994-1501

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

AMBOY

Sudoku!

Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section FINAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

ASHTON

DIXON NEW TODAY 1BR, North side basement apt. attached garage, stove refrig, A/C, heat, water, garbage P/U furn.

No pets. Ref. Lease. $425/mo. $425 dep.

815-652-2042 2BR lower, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

NEW TODAY Nice 2BR lower, stove, refrigerator, Stacked w/d, garbage p/u furn.

No Pets.

Ref., Lease, $450/mo. + dep. 815-652-2042

POLO NEW TODAY Newly Remodeled Lg. 2BR apt. ref. req., no pets, 815-973-9484

HELP WANTED HEALTH / MEDICAL

Serenity Hospice & Home is HIRING! We are looking for a part-time RN for the 11pm- 7am shift in the Serenity Home. If you love being a great nurse and providing top notch care to patients and their families, we have the perfect job for you! Call 815-732-2499 or check out our website, www.serenity hospiceand home. org

PROPHETSTOWN

ROCHELLE- Now taking applications for the 1 & 2 bedapartment room waiting list. For persons 62 years of age or older disabled regardless of age. Rent includes all appliances and laundry; on-site also includes a chair lift for persons with difficulty in climbing stairs.

Call today at 877-815-5557.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

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A/R & A/P person Should needed. have previous experience in handling accounts payable and accounts receivable. A degree in business/ accounting or previous accounting experience would be a plus. Should possess computer skills.

Send Resume to: Morrison Institute of Technology, Richard C. Parkinson, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, IL 61270.

We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

Ages 62 and older We have 1BR's and Efficiency available now!

Call 815-718-2087 Prophet Manor Apartments Prophetstown EHO

NEW TODAY

EMPLOYMENT

Attention Job Seekers

Low Income Housing

ROCHELLE

504

NEW TODAY

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts Apply online at etnyre.com

SM-ST12375-0211

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Spectrum Data

Data atta ata a a En Entry Entry/ETL E ntrry/ETL n nt y/ET y/ETL //ETL /E ETL O ET Ope Operat Opera Op Operato Oper Operator perator p rator ra a or Spectrum Data, located in Oregon IL, is currently seeking a Data Entry/ETL operator.

Responsibilities include entering/transforming client data using MS Office. Applicants must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Excel.

The starting hourly pay rate for this full time position is $12, plus benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 131 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL 61061 or email hr@spectrumdata.org SM-ST12365-0214

EMPLOYMENT

505

Current opening for HISTORY buffs!

Part Time Seasonal Tour guide at Historic Site in Grand Detour!

Must have experience speaking in front of large groups, customer skills, horticulture background is a plus. Other duties will include light upkeep of location.

Please email your resume to mkotrogiannis @volt.com.com

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Beginning March 1, 2017 College degree in relevant subject, experience in education setting a plus. Send letter of reapplication, sume, transcripts, and 3 references

by February 24, 2017.

Tim Schurman, Superintendent ChadwickMilledgeville CUSD #399 15 School Street Chadwick, IL 61014 Phone: 815-6845191,ext. 223 FAX: 815-684-5241 Email: tschurman @dist399.net Full-Time Opening for cleaning of residential facility in Dixon area WednesdaySaturday, day/evening hours. Criminal background check required.

Call Denny at 815-732-2126 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EOE. LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss.

Flexible hours.

Unlimited earning potential. Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle.

Call 855-401-1161

OWNER OPERATORS WANTED

WHEREAS, There has been prepared in final form, a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Leaf River Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois for Corporate, Ambulance and Insurance purposes for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2017, which has been available for public inspection for at least thirty days prior to its final action there on and;

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

WHEREAS, A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS TO SUCH a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on June 11, 2016 at 6:45P.M. and a public inspection of said meeting was published in the Forreston Journal & Ogle County Life regularly published within the said district, and all legal requirements have been set and compiled with;

ZERO DOWN LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM

Section 1: That the following budget containing an estimate of the cash expected to be received by the district during the fiscal year ending July 31, 2017 from all sources, of all expenditures contemplated during such fiscal year, be and the same is hereby adopted as the Budget of said District for said fiscal year, and shall be in full force and effect from this date: ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1. Available Check book balance as of June 11, 2016 2. Estimated collection on levy for fiscal year ending July 31, 2015

$

129,000 4348.34 300.00 10,000.00

3. Interest Income 4. State Dept Retirement 5. Ambulance Fees TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS

107,286.66

$

250,935.00

AMBULANCE Legal, Audit, Court Meeting & conferences Printing & Publishing Supplies & Equipment Trustee's Reimbursements Amb. Attend Reimbursements Fuel New Ambulance Fund New Equipment Repairs and Maintenance Training Building Maintenance Telephone Utilities Outside Services Contingency TOTAL AMBULANCE

$ 2,500.00 500.00 250.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,000 2,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 3,250.00 500.00 500.00 $35,000.00

GENERAL FIRE Legal, Audit, Court Meeting & conferences Printing & Publishing Supplies & Equipment Trustee's Reimbursements Fireman Reimbursements Fuel New Truck Fund New Equipment Repairs and Maintenance Training Building Maintenance Telephone Utilities Contingency TOTAL GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE

$ 2,500.00 500.00 250.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 5,210.00 20,000.00 19,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 3,250.00 1,500.00 $ 71,710.00 + 22,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED CORP. EXP.

$ 128,710.00

LEAF RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ATTEST: PRESIDENT- WALTER ROSE SECRETARYTREASURER- JULIE ANDERSON

CALL 866-329-6076 | www.Drive4Red.com

Sheet Metal Apprentice Opportunity

Keep In Touch Your newspaper keeps you connected to the faces, places, information and events that matter most to you.

Our print, online and mobile access has made it easier than ever to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in our community and around the world.

Call today to subscribe 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222 Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Tri-County Press Forreston Journal

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Sheet Metal workers’ local 219 is accepting applications from 8:30 am to 12:00PM & Closed From 12:00 PM -1:00 PM 1:00-4:00 PM at 3316 Publishers Drive, Rockford IL 61109 Requirements: Must be 18 years old & have a high school diploma or equivalent. MUST FURNISH on the day of application your high school transcripts and GED test scores (if applicable), a copy of your birth certificate & a $25.00 nonrefundable administration fee.

Applications can be downloaded from our website www.SMWlocal219.com. All applications will be considered if basic qualifications are met.

Equal employment opportunity - Minorities & Females are encouraged to apply.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER OREGON CUSD 220 Are you looking for a job where you can learn and grow, while enjoying a schedule that works around your life? These are just a couple benefits of becoming a school bus driver for Oregon Community Unit School District.

• High Hourly Wages • Flexible Schedules • Comprehensive school bus CDL training • Have a Meaningful Career Successful candidates will need: • A Good Driving Record.

• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years • To be at least 21 years old.

• To pass a pre-employment physical and background check.

This is an ideal job for: • Retirees • Stay-at-Home Parents • Veterans • Part-time Workers • College Students • People looking to supplement their income • Anyone who wants to give back to their community!

If interested, please stop at the District Central Office at 206 S Tenth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 to complete an application.

Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Or email your resume to Robin Cerveny, Transportation Director at rcerveny@ocusd.net

EMPLOYMENT

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Help Wanted The Rock Falls Elementary District #13 is taking applications for a Substitute Elementary Health Assistant, to fill in on a PRN basis (8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.) Immediately needed for an extended leave.

This position requires a minimum level of training of L.P.N Hourly rate is $12.00.

Applications are being taken at the Superintendent's Office, 602 Fourth Avenue. Rock Falls, Illinois, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through February 10th .

Help Wanted The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 is taking applications for and Interventionist/ Program Aide, to assist students in the classroom during the mornings and provide interventions in the afternoon.

Applicants must have a Paraprofessional License on file with ROE. Applications are being taken at the Superintendent's office, 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through February 10, 2017

NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER-GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED ?

CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312.

Part time position open for a sound engineer's helper.

An excellent opportunity to work with Fairs, Festivals, live bands and special events.

Good wages paid.

Weekend work required.

Good source of additonal income. Will train right person. Send resume to Tri-Star Entertainment, P.O. Box 270, Dixon, IL 61021

Sedona now hiring for Receiving/ Inventory Clerk, Receptionist, Diesel Mechanic Please contact us at 815-7168901 or stop in at 1515A W Rt. 30 Rock Falls

CHILD CARE

512

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

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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1100 N. Galena Ave

815-288-4455 2013 Chrysler Town & Country vtd156

2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu 1lt

2012 Nissan Frontier PRO

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$15,987 $15,995 $16,995 $22,989 2015 Nissan Rogue SL

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2014 Buick Lacrosse Premium xpg021a

2012 GMC Acadia SLT-1

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

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$22,994 $22,995 $22,995 $27,495 2013 Cadillac Xts Premium

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1lt cyh077a

2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ gh054a

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$28,995 $35,063 $37,995 $43,902 2009 Nissan Rogue S

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2011 GMC Terrain SLE-2

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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SE

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$10,495 $11,263 $11,495 2011 Toyota Sienna LE

2007 Acura MDX Technology

2013 Ford Focus SE

$11,495

2015 Chrysler 200 Limited

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2014 Toyota Corolla S Plus

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$12,995 $13,077 $13,995 $14,495 2010 Cadillac SRX Premium

KH028a

2011 Ford Edge SEL

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2014 Nissan Altima 2.5

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2011 Cadillac Srx Luxury

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$14,647 $14,995 $15,730 $15,799 2012 Dodge Charger r/t

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2015 Jeep Patriot Latitude

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4wd vpg157

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 sle1

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oil Change Batteries Wiper blades Tire Rotates

One coupon per repair order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Redeemable at Ken Nelson Express Service/Quick Lube only. Expires 12/31/17 WU

North Court

$16,494 $16,995 $17,986 $17,994 Express Service/ Quick Lube Chevy-GMC Cadillac-Buick Showroom

GM Service

Toyota Chrysler Nissan Service

Toyota Showroom

North Galena Avenue

*All prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Dealer not liable for errors.

Chrysler Showroom

Nissan Showroom

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1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

SELL

Unwanted Items

ROCK FALLS

STERLING

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

Tired of renting?

We can help™ Sunny 3BR Ranch, 508 W. 20th St. $570/mo. 815-8787399.

Why Rent?™ You can own. Remodeled 3BR, $695/mo 712 E. 12th St. 815878-6356.

WOOSUNG

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

NEW TODAY

815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

1BR, $325 + dep.

Appliances.

815-441-4591

Call

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

STERLING

STERLING 2BR 1½ BA $600 mo. + $600 key dep.

No pets.

Close to downtown 815-590-3026 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043

FARMLAND AUCTION Wednesday, March 8th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

70 Acres +/-

Section 21 of Maryland Township in Ogle County, IL (Existing Lease for 2017 Year) For complete listing of sale bill, maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, For Information Contact: Ruth Gaston Trust Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Sue Book, Trustee 900 South Division Ave Attorney, Polo, IL 61064 Kim Krahenbulh, Ph) 815-946-4120 WilliamsMcCarthy

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

Call: 732-2466

AUCTIONS

615

Auctioneer

Sales of all types 900 S. Division, Polo

ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONS 2/11 10:00AM Toy collection including vintage, NIB 2/11 10:30AM Antique Radios restored and original 2/14 5:15PM Municipal Surplus www.KitsonAuc tions.com Down load our FREE APP

GUNS & ARCHERY

*** CONSIGNMENTS WANTED *** Farm & Construction ▪ Hay & Forage ▪ Planting & Tillage ▪ Wagons ▪ Combines & Tractors ▪ Trucks & Trailers ▪ Skid Loaders ▪ Recreational Vehicles & More

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Friday, March 3, 2017 @ 5 PM CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 @ 5 PM

Highway 64: 563-673-6400 or Mike Franzen: 563-673-6631 Powers Auction Service: 608-439-5761

Please Visit: www.hwy64auctions.com or www.powersauction.com Powers Auction Service – 2445 E. State Highway 11 – South Wayne, WI 53587 608-439-5761 or spowers3764@yahoo.com

The Auction Shed

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, February 12, 2017 • 9:30 am Cliff’s Donuts & More Items belonging to the Marvin Albrecht, Castelein Family, Loos Family, Montavon Estate, Pearl & Lyman Myers Estate and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am.

Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am.

Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.

HOUSEHOLD - TOOLS - GUNS

Fisher & Paykel dryer; tables & chairs; hutches; usual kitchenware; Noritaki Rosary china; cookbooks; vases; pottery; various adv items; fruit jars; desks; filing cabinets; combo safe; exercise equip; computer desk; bookcases; humidifier; gun cabinet; fans; sofa; coffee & end tables; various chairs; 2 Samsung flat screen TV’s; Panasonic stereo CD system; guitar; pictures; mirrors; child’s rocker plus wicker chair & table; lamps; single & queen beds; dressers; chests; night stands; cedar chest; portable clothing storage; lots of bedding & Linens; Maxi Heater; escape ladder; jewelry; watch; Viking snow skis; toboggan; Instep stroller; park bench & other patio furniture; gazing ball; Little Tikes picnic table; Toro push mower; lawn cart; B&D edger; Yard Machines Snow Fox; garbage cans; galvanized wash tubs; yard tools; lg step ladder; scythe; few hand tools; 6’ wood level; McCulloch cutoff saw; sm table saw; Craftsman farm level; misc hardware; Ammo belt; toy “Ammunition Box”; various knives; Daisy BB Gun; Navy Arms Co black powder pistol; Badger 16 ga; Hopkins Allen Norwich 12 ga; Springfield Model 84C .22; plus lots of misc.

COLLECTIBLES

GUN SHOW FEB 24, 25 & 26.

Fountain Hall, Junction I-94 & Hwy 11, Racine/Sturtevant Fri 3-8:30, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3.

Info 563-608-4401

APPLIANCES

710

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

AUTOMOBILES

905

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

910

NEW TODAY 1996 S10 2WD, ALL NEW tires, alternator, battery, gas tank, brakes, AM/FM CD radio, $1,800 815-535-1151

VANS

911

1999 Dodge van 2500 Series. 127K mi. New front tires, battery. Runs good $1,500/obo.

Call 815-499-3895.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2003 Honda American Classic Like new. Great cruiser.

All serviced. Low mi. $4,400. OBO. 815-499-5146 TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

HEALTH & FITNESS

SNOWMOBILES

761

MALE ENLARGEMENT PUMP Get Stronger & Harder Immediately. Gain 1-3 Inches Permanently & Safely. Guarantee Results. FDA Licensed. Free Phone Consultation: 1-800-354-3944 www.DrJoelKa plan. com

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 NEW TODAY

Mini Golden Doodles, Red. $1500.

563-212-7307.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950 Skid loader in any condition.

Call or text 563-212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Everything must go! Make an offer Furniture, tools, glassware, old books & more!

815-732-1492

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

Clerks: Public Auction Service

840

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#040000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

706

Rd oak table; chairs; drop leaf table; wood high chair; wicker planters; sewing rocker; parlor table; trunk; child’s desk & wicker rocker; spring seat; twin rinse tubs; sleds; BMA/6 bicycle; milk can; base to treadle sewing machine; metal bread box; Radiola 26 table model radio; wood wringer; Dutch oven; 5 gal cream can; 6 drawer wood spice cupboard; Monmouth 5 gal crock; rope maker; tube & test tester; metal picture templates; buck saw & cross cut; old door hardware; watering cans; wood adv box; feather basket; cast bracket for lamp; barn lantern & kerosene lamps; 2 Coca Cola boxes w/4 gall jars ea; JD pedal tractor; Tonka trucks & others; jars of marbles; rocking horse; wood doll house; unusual doll baby stroller; lg doll collection incl 2 Elsie; older games; child’s green cup & saucer set; several sets china; 4 boxes 45 records; photo albums; old pictures; Reagan hat plus lots memorabilia; tied quilts; some vintage dresses; black Derby; plus much more.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#040000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

8 Big Round Bales of grass hay net wrap. $360 815-225-7824

Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 @ 9:00 AM

825

2003 Buick Century, 206k mi., clean inside, runs good, pw, pl, $1500/obo 815-499-6090

Lenny Bryson

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

5498 Highway 64 - Baldwin, IA 52207

HAY & STRAW

SM-ST11966-0330

State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

HIGHWAY 64 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Tanning bed great cond. 28 bulbs, 2 face tanners. Salon gently setting, used. $1600. 815537-9019.

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

955

2015 Polaris Anniversary Edition Pro S800. $9,000.

Call 815-718-2018

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ROCK FALLS

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Astrograph Opportunity, negotiation and directly stating your goals, aspirations and strategies are all favored. A passionate approach to life and love will pay off.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t stop when you should be moving full speed ahead.

Set your course and turn your attention toward achieving what you set out to do. Personal physical improvements are featured, and romance is encouraged.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Do what you do best without promising too much. Work quietly on your own until you are satisfied with what you have accomplished. Don’t become trapped in an excessive situation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Share your thoughts and feelings, and offer to lend a helping hand to someone in need. Your kind gesture will be met with an unexpected reward.

Love and romance should be priorities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An emotional matter will rock your foundation if you believe everything you hear. Take a step back and size up your situation before you make a move. Avoid gossip and don’t reveal secrets.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Get into the swing of things.

Join an organization that can help you expand your contacts or offer you the experience you need to advance. An opportunity will surface if you are forthright.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You must use your Libra charm and intelligence to convince others to see things your way.

Personal gains look promising, and physical alterations will add to your appeal.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Stay alert and concentrate on the responsibilities you signed up for. Falling short at work, school or home will lead to unwanted criticism and disappointment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t feel pressured to make a business decision or change your course of action due to what someone else is doing.

Stick to what is most familiar, and strive for perfection.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Share your feelings, make plans with someone you love and look for exciting ideas about places to visit and lifestyle changes.

Romance is highlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Discipline and high expectations and hopes will bring good results, as long as you don’t overdo it. Setting parameters and guidelines will help you stay on track.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A challenge will help you put your life and situation in perspective. Use your intuition to help you avoid problems with partners. Compliments will get you further than criticism.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Applying pressure in situations that you don’t like will not bring the results you want. Diplomacy will be necessary, along with proper incentives and whatever else it takes to get your way.

©2017 UFS

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LOOK WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MAJESKI MOTORS!

Will always use these guys for my car needs. Just purchased my second vehicle through them and will gladly use them for everything in the future.

Buying my new (used) car with Dan Vereide was a breeze especially since I was in such a panic when my car broke down. I really appreciated everything Dan V and Freddy did for me today. And I am very excited to go about my life knowing I have a reliable car!

GMC ACADIA

by Laurie Breed from Sterling, IL January 10, 2017

Great Experience

by Danika Morgan from Sterling IL

Dan, Dan, the carsales man!

by Alexis Gomer from Sterling, IL January 13, 2017

Dan was very helpful in helping me find a vehicle I liked. everyone was very friendly and helpful with all arrangements on my new vehicle.

Overall service was very good.

January 23, 2017 Mike Scanlan was very patient and caring about finding me the car my family and I wanted! I will definitely be coming back for future purchases!

2012 Chevy Impala

MY NEW G6!!

by Taylor Lohse from Dixon, IL January 21, 2017

My new 2014 Dodge Journey

by Alyssa Jones from Dixon, IL January 23, 2017 A huge Thank you to Nick and Mike for making it possible for me to get a new vehicle for my family and I! Thank you for not giving up and helping me so much, it’s greatly appreciated!! Awesome experience!

Great Customer Service!

by Lucas from Dixon, IL January 23, 2017

2011 Chevy Cruze LT

9,999*

9,999*

$

$

Was car shopping, stopped into Majeski Motors, where Dan Danreiter pointed me to the perfect car for me. Went 100% above and beyond to help me purchase this car. I seriously could have not done it without him. I would recommend him to ANYONE looking to purchase a vehicle.

I will be a returning customer when the time comes. Thanks a ton Dan!! Can’t wait to drive out of here with my 2013 Ford Fiesta.

2013 Impala LTZ

2010 Chevy Malibu

12,999*

$

$

9,999*

Factory Warranty Remaining!

Serviced and Ready to go!

Loaded One Owner

Low Miles Sharp!

2011 Chevy Malibu

2009 Chevy Malibu

2008 Ford Edge

2016 Chevy Equinox

10,999*

6,999*

$

$

11,999*

19,999*

$

$

or $165 Mo**

WOW PRICING!

Low Miles Sharp!

Local Trade

Only 74,000 Miles!

Very Nice Local Trade

3 to choose from!

Low Low Miles!

2011 Toyota Camry SE

2016 Toyota Camry SE

2015 Toyota Sienna

2015 Toyota Rav 4 XLE

13,999*

19,999*

$

$

or $299 Mo**

Only 36,000 Miles

Only 14,000 Miles

21,999*

19,999*

$

$

or $299 Mo**

Diamond White Purchased From Toyota Motor Co. Very Nice!

4 to choose from!

1 Owner - Like New Factory Warranty!

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000 - $25,000 - $3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+ - $5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

www.majeskimotors.com

1701 E 4th St Sterling (815) 625-9600

SALES DAN DANREITER

SALES DAN VEREIDE

SALES MIKE SCANLAN

OFFICE FRED HOFMANN

849 North Galena Ave Dixon (815) 288-9600

INTERNET MGR. JOHN WATTS

MANAGER MIKE PARENT

SALES NICK MELSNESS

Over 7000 Vehicles Sold!

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OWNER GREG MAJESKI