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Oregon High School’s bowling teams are rolling along. B2
Scouts will pick up food donations Dec. 16. A8
Smaller trash totes from Moring Disposal won’t arrive until 2018. A2
Candidates file for the 2018 March Primary Two Republicans to be on ballot for Ogle treasurer By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Owen Smothers, age 8 of Dixon, helps guide Jeff Gilbert and the tree they just cut with Whitnie McCaffrey’s help at the Oregon FFA’s tree lot at Sinnissippi Farm and Forest on Sunday. The lot also offers visitors the opportunity to purchase a pre-cut tree. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Oregon FFA teams up to sell Christmas trees at Sinnissippi By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com Business was brisk at the Oregon FFA Chapter’s Christmas tree lot on Sunday despite the summer-like temperatures and sunshine. With the aroma of fresh pine in the air, an open log fire, and the laughs of Santa and Mrs. Claus in the background, FFA students helped visitors find the right tree as temperatures reached 60. “We’ve been very busy today,” said Doug Conroy, whose family owns the property. “It’s such a nice day.” The lot opened Nov. 24 at the Sinnissippi Farm and Oregon FFA member Matthew Shere helps Patty Watson of Byron look for a Christmas Forest, 3122 S. Lowden Rd., tree in pre-cut lot at the Oregon FFA’s tree lot at Sinnissippi Farm and Forest on Oregon. Sunday. The lot also offers visitors the opportunity to cut their own tree. Photo by Turn to A2 Earleen Hinton
Two Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination for Ogle County Treasurer in the March 20 Primary election. Chief Deputy Treasurer Linda L. Beck and Patrick Weisner, both of Oregon, have thrown their hats into the ring. Monday was the last day candidates could file for the primary. The General election will take place on Nov. 6. Running unopposed for reelection to their current posts are County Clerk Laura J. Cook, of Oregon, and Sheriff Brian E. VanVickle, of Rochelle. Twenty candidates, including two Democrats, are seeking nominations in the primary for seats on the Ogle County Board. Two seats are open in each of the county’s eight districts, and all are four-year terms. In District 1, which includes Dement, Lynnville, Monroe, and Scott Townships, two Republicans, incumbent Rick Fritz, of Monroe Center, and newcomer Benjamin Pihl Youman, of Davis Junction, are running. In District 2, which includes White Rock, Pine Rock, Lafayette, and Oregon-Nashua Townships, Republican incumbents Wayne Reising and Pat Nordman, both of Oregon, and Democrat Jerry Shirar, also of Oregon, have thrown their hats into the ring.
In District 3, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, Republican incumbent Greg Sparrow and two newcomers Lloyd Droege, a Democrat, and Jamey Sulser, a Republican, are the candidates. All three are from Rochelle. In District 4, which includes Flagg Township Precincts 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, incumbents John (Skip) Kenney and Bruce W. McKinney, are challenged by newcomer Anthony Rowley. All three are Rochelle Republicans. In District 5, which includes Marion, Rockvale, and Leaf River Townships, Republican incumbents Martin Typer and Richard Daniel Janes, both of Stillman Valley, are running unopposed. In District 6, which includes Byron Township, incumbent Dorothy R. Bowers and newcomer Todd M. McLester, both Byron Republicans, are running. In District 7, which includes Maryland, Mt. Morris, and Forreston Townships, Republican incumbent Ron Colson, of Mt. Morris, is seeking the nomination along with newcomers Dean Fox, of German Valley, and Stanley G. Asp, of Mt. Morris, both also Republicans. In District 8, which includes Brookville, Lincoln, Eagle Point, Buffalo, Pine Creek, Woosung, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships, incumbent Lyle Hopkins, of Polo, and Susie Corbitt, also of Polo, are the candidates. Both are Republicans. Each district is represented by three county board members.
Illinois’ bicentennial celebration begins By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two local communities joined in the yearlong celebration of Illinois’s statehood Monday by raising the official bicentennial flag. Mt. Morris officials raised the white flag with blue lettering at noon at the Memorial Fountain in the downtown and Polo officials did the same outside the city hall. Ogle County is also flying the bicentennial flag at the courthouse in Oregon. Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission kicked off the official state celebration on Sunday at Navy Pier in Chicago. Illinois became the 21st state in the Union on Dec. 3, 1818. Its first constitution had been signed
a few months earlier on Aug. 26. The Illinois Territory was created on Feb. 3, 1809, with its capital at Kaskaskia, an early French settlement in the southwestern part of the state. After Illinois became a state, the capital remained at Kaskaskia, in a small rental building. The capital was moved a little north and east to Vandalia in 1819 and remained there for 18 years, during which three separate structures were built to serve as the capitol building. State legislators representing Sangamon County, under the leadership of State Rep. Abraham Lincoln, succeeded in having the capital moved to Springfield in 1837, where a fifth capitol building was constructed. Mt. Morris Village President Dan Elsasser reads a proclamation about the village’s participation
The sixth and current capitol building in the yearlong Illinois Bicentennial celebration Monday at the Memorial Fountain. Village Trustee was built in 1867. Jerry Stauffer, left, and Police Chief Jason White hold the bicentennial flag. Photo by Vinde Wells
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Wilson says smaller totes to arrive after new year By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com
Candlelight Walk Winners Oregon’s Candlelight Walk offered some prizes up for grabs, and the winners collected their spoils Friday morning in front of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s building. Pictured, left to right are: Meggan Dickson-Grennan, $30 Candlelight Cash Instagram winner; Stephanie Freeze, $585, 50/50 winner; and Elaine Schmidt, $250 Candlelight Cash Red Bow winner. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Beauty and the Beast is feature at Movie Night on Sat., Dec. 16 Looking for ways to entertain the family and stretch those holiday dollars? Don’t miss the Saturday, Dec. 16 showing of “Beauty and the Beast – The Enchanted Christmas” at the Oregon Coliseum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the movie showing at 6:30 p.m. Hopper’s Poppers and Sycamore State Theater will sponsor the event and
provide concessions and movie equipment. Oregon Together in cooperation with the Oregon School District and several local organizations host movie nights as a special event to bring families to downtown Oregon and enjoy an affordable and safe evening out for the family. Future movie nights are scheduled for Jan. 13, Feb. 17 and March 17. Admission is free.
Voluntary donations to help support future events are welcomed. Concessions will be available for purchase. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.
Smaller garbage containers will be delivered to Oregon residents in just a few weeks. Oregon Commissioner Kurt Wilson said Tuesday that the 65-gallon totes will be shipped sometime after Jan. 1, 2018. “We don’t have a definite date yet,” he said. The larger 95-gallon garbage totes have already been delivered to all residences, and Wednesday’s pick-up was the first day residents were scheduled to start using them. Once the smaller version arrives, Wilson said Moring employees will swap them out. The Oregon City Council approved a request from Moring Disposal in September that residents switch from garbage cans to the totes, which have wheels, for both garbage and recyclables. If properly positioned, the totes can be picked up and emptied by an automatic arm on the garbage truck, which means less manpower is required for garbage
collection. Some residents voiced concern, however, that the 95-gallon totes would be too much for them to handle.
Moring officials, who are supplying the totes at no cost to residents, agreed to furnish smaller totes to anyone who requests them.
Moring Disposal’s Denny Pate and Oregon City Commissioner Kurt Wilson pose by the new totes that Oregon residents will be using starting the first week of December. Photo supplied
German Valley Christmas Dec. 9
Chairs are available but participants may bring their Christmas in German Valley own pillows and blankets and will be celebrated on Saturday, even wear their pajamas. Dec. 9. A schedule of events and times is listed below. Customer Appreciation Day will be observed from 8 a.m. to noon at the German American State Bank, 100 Church St.
Enjoy refreshments and a visit with Santa. A Craft and Vendor Show, sponsored by the German Valley Lions Club, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the German Valley Grade School, 220 N. Rock City Rd. Free cookies will be available
to shoppers. “A Victorian Christmas” will be observed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the seasonally decorated German Valley Historical Museum, 805 Church St. For information call 815541-5903 or 815-541-4782.
FFA tree lot open for business From A1 Students worked year round trimming, watering, and maintaining the tree farm to give the customers one of the best years of selections. A variety of new trees are offered, ranging from Scotch pine fresh to white pine. A tree for everyone is available, from choose and cut to picking from a large selection of pre-cut trees. FFA members are there to assist with carrying trees, shaking trees, netting them, Oregon FFA members Samantha Bowers (left) and Megan Buttens (right) carry a and even securing them to freshly cut and wrapped Christmas tree at the Oregon FFA’s lot at Sinnissippi Farm vehicles.
Visitors also have access to a concession stand with hot apple cider, hot cocoa, and Cliff’s famous apple cider doughnuts. To top it all off, wagon rides will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 17. “We will be open until Dec. 17 depending on availability of trees,” said Oregon FFA Advisor Josh Nelson. “The land is owned by the Conroy Family. The students shape, trim and maintain the lot with the supervision of Doug and myself.”
Scheduled hours of operation will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Everything raised in the concession stand will go toward the Oregon FFA Chapter, with a share of the profits from the tree sales,” Nelson said. For more information go to sinnissippitrees.com or call 708-710-8354. The annual Ogle County Christmas tree recycling day is Jan. 6.
and Forest on Sunday. The lot is open until Christmas. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Taxpayers association formed to protect citizens Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick In 1965 the Ogle County Taxpayers Association was organized to make their voices heard.  They stated it was necessary to organize to combat the twin evils of gover nment—exorbitant taxation and exorbitant controls.  The association was governed by a board of nine directors, three elected each year for a three-year term.  Leonard Appel, of Forreston, was elected president of the association.  Membership was open to anyone living in Ogle County.  Meetings were held each month in the homes of members for several years. Later they were held at the Bertolet Memorial Building in Leaf River. The association had an educational booth at the Ogle County Fair each year.  They entered their freedom bell float in most of the parades in Ogle County with its large bell ringing out its message of freedom along the parade route.  The association was known for its quarterly publication, Private Property and Free
Emil F. Svanda, the announcer, is on the speaker’s stand at a 1973 event on the King farm at Kings. The sign was This freedom float was used by the Ogle County Taxpayers Association in various area made by the Ogle County Taxpayers Association. Photo parades. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick courtesy of Otto Dick enterprise way of life.
Enterprise.  This publication beginning in 1966 evolved into a 20page tabloid paper with a mailing list of more than 6,700.  About one-fourth of these went to readers outside Ogle County into all 50 states.  The mailing expense was about $4 per year.  If anyone has a spare copy of this publication we would like to have one to display at the Ogle County Historical Society. Before this time during the Depression in the early 1930s there was an active Taxpayers’ organization in Ogle County headed by Arch Hamilton, of Polo.  During this period of time farm prices and the laboring man’s income had skidded to
very low levels but the cost of government did not lessen in proportion.  State and federal taxes were low. Local government taxes remained high.  After the Depression taxes and regulations increased dramatically at the state and federal levels.  In 1961, the Ogle County Board of Supervisors first proposed county zoning.  A citizen’s group formed the Citizens Committee to oppose county zoning.  This group helped delay zoning until it was passed in 1964. The following was printed on the front page of their newsletter. Our Aims To preserve our traditional private property—free
To work for the repeal of laws which jeopardize private property and free enterprise. To eliminate the expenditure of tax money to those services which are necessary. To keep the reins of government in the hands of elected rather than appointed officials. To inform the people and make them conscious that government is their business. The Ogle County Taxpayers Association was still active in 1975, ten years after its organization. Information and photos for this article came from the Bicentennial History of Ogle County published in 1976. Â Our present zoning laws
Leonard and Gladys Appel, rural Forreston, prepare to mail “Private Property — Free Enterprise,� the quarterly publication of the Ogle County Taxpayers Association. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick
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Oregon Library News December Distraction It’s Back! Beginning Monday, Dec. 4, through Monday, Dec. 18, when Oregon Public Library District cardholders check out reading material, they may enter to win some readable prizes. The more you check out, the better your chances to win. Prizes are on display at the library. Drawings will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19 (just in time for some extra Santa surprises!) Story Times 18-24 Month Story Time at 9:30 a.m. and Preschool (3-6 yrs old) Story Time at 10:30 a.m. meets on Thursdays, now through Dec. 21. Holiday Trivia Night Join us on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. for a holiday-themed Trivia Night and see how much you know about sports, books, music, history and more. Come solo or bring your own team of up to four people, 18 years of age and older. There is limited amount of seating so call today at 815732-2724 to register. Library Book Clubs The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. to discuss Go With Me by Castle Freeman Jr. The In-BeTween Book Club will not meet in December, but will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the
Preschool Story Time participants at the Oregon Public Library are all ready for December. Photo supplied
library to discuss 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Lego Club Meeting of the Lego Club will be on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. for grades 2-7. Registration is requested, but not required. If you have any LEGOs that are no longer living up to their potential we would appreciate any donations to expand our selection. Holiday Closures The Oregon Public Library will be closed on Monday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25; Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Monday, New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. 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. If you like a congenial atmosphere to craft and express yourself, be sure to drop in on the Oregon Library’s Knit and Crochet Club. Recommend a Book for the Holidays Don’t want to send presents across the country? Friends and family already have plenty of books? Send them a recommendation! Read the book here at the library, or about it on Good Reads or elsewhere, then enclose the name of the book in your holiday card or e-greeting. Encourage them to check it out from their local library. It’s an instant present that they can open at their leisure.
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Earth Angels group is seeking donations for Christmas gifts Goal is to reach Ogle families not being helped
The Highland Community College Foundation recently presented Distinguished Alumni awards to five individuals. Pictured left to right are: Shane A. Heeren, of Shannon; Colleen Finn-Henze, of Shannon; Stacey Brown, of Freeport; Tara Geiter, of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; and Timothy W. Brooks, of Madison, Indiana. Photo supplied
Forreston native one of five HCC Distinguished Alumni A Forreston native was among the five Distinguished Alumni recognized by the Highland Community College Foundation during its recent annual meeting at the Freeport Club in Freeport. Timothy W. Brooks is now one of 123 individuals who have been recognized as Distinguished Alumni. This is the 23rd year the awards have been presented to individuals who have shown community leadership, made their start at Highland Community College, and believe in the mission of higher
education. A graduate of Forreston High School, Brooks attended Highland for the 1978-1979 academic year. He then transferred to Bradley University and earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. Brooks later completed his master’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois while working in Urbana and teaching at the local community college. For the past 27 years, he has worked in various positions in engineering electronics at three
corporations, garnering several patents and writing in professional publications. Brooks served on the board of Habitat for Humanity, managed a Destination Imagination team, coached various sports teams of his children, and stayed involved in his local church. He was nominated by Thomas Brooks. Others recognized as Distinguished Alumni this year were Stacey Brown, Colleen Finn-Henze, Tara Geiter, and Shane A. Heeren.
Vaughn to mark 90 years Frances E. Vaughn, of Mt. Morris, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, Dec. 29. An open house will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center. Frances was born on Dec. 29, 1927 at Carbondale. She has three-half-brothers
and is the oldest of 13 children. She is the proud mother of Janice (Charles) Olson, Patricia (Garth) Thomas, and Gordon Vaughn. She has six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to her at 500 Evergreen Lane, c/o Ali Clifft, Mt. Morris IL 61054.
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Luminaria Walk at Severson Dells Severson Dells Nature Center is hosting its annual Luminaria event Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. This annual favorite brings together a few winter staples for a wonderful evening in the woods. The ADA accessible trail will be lit from 6-9 p.m. each evening. Hot chocolate will be served in the nature center to go with live music.
On Friday night, Swing Billy will be filling the building with their unique tunes. On Saturday evening, the Rockford Barbershop Quartet and Sid & Hala are bringing the holiday spirit with songs for the season. Saturday evening hosts an additional treat, a horse drawn wagon ride through the prairie! Severson Dells Nature Center is happy to host this free, family-friendly event with the help of sponsors, Savant Capital Management, Ogle County Clerk Laura Lawncare by Walter and J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.
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Kathleen Helge in memory of Barbara Whitsitt. About Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature Center, located at 8786 Montague Road, north of Byron, has been happily providing nature education to Northern Illinois residents for the last 41 years on a 369 acre property in southern Winnebago County. The Center’s mission is to connect people to nature through education and research.
Vendors are sought for Sauk Valley Bridal Fair
Nov. 28 Bruce David Jenkins and Sauk Valley Media is Pamela Sue Wright, both of accepting vendor booths for Monroe Center. the 2018 Sauk Valley Bridal Fair on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 Nov. 30 Anthony William Carter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at and Caroline Ruth Reid, both Sauk Valley Community College, located on Route 2 of Iowa City.
between Sterling and Dixon. For information about becoming a vendor, call Kelly Null at 815-625-3600 ext. 5602 or email marketing@ saukvalley.com
Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15. All those wishing to sign up to be on the list to receive gifts must be screened. Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Koeller’s Forreston
Hardware, Forreston; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Stillman Bank at it locations in Stillman Valley, Oregon, Byron, and Rochelle; Byron Bank, Davis Junction; Dollar General, Davis Junction; Sawicki Motors, Rochelle; and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Dixon. At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Friday, Dec. 15 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up. Gifts will be distributed
from Dec. 18-22. Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278. Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit the Earth Angel Facebook page. In addition, anyone wishing to send a letter or a card to a serviceman or woman, can drop off his or her wishes in Granny’s Mail Bag, located at every drop site. The deadline for all correspondence is Sunday, Dec. 10.
Polo Christmas cantata is set for Sunday, Dec. 10 at church The Polo Community Christmas Cantata, “We’re Glad You Came,” will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St. (Pines Road), Polo. The program begins with the preludes by Marla Buskohl, Cheryl Goeking, and Julie McGuire. The Bell Choir will ring following the organ, piano and clavinova preludes, and the cantata is immediately
after the Bell Choir. This musical celebration of the Savior’s birth will feature soloists Robin Jefford, Randy Hayes, and Dave Sowinski, choir, narration by Beverly Wiemken, and stirring, inspiring music to bring listeners’ hearts into sync with the true meaning of Christmas as carols and new music of the season are presented. Jean Frey is the director. This year, those attending
are asked to bring nonperishable food stuffs for the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry shelves. An area in the entrance at the church will be set aside for all donations. Following the performance, everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall for refreshments. The entrance on the west side of the church is handicapped accessible and is on the sanctuary level.
Michelle Heinrich is chosen as LOMC’s new program director Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) welcomes new Program Director Michelle Heinrich effective Dec. 1. Heinrich is a graduate of Carthage College with a degree in Business Administration. She is also certified as a Youth and Family Director through the Center for Youth Ministries of Wartburg Theological Seminary. She has been employed as the Youth and Family Coordinator at Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle for 10 years. Residing in Rochelle, she is the mother of three teenage children. She enjoys the outdoor life, especially running, biking, hiking and camping. She also has a passion in teaching kids of all ages about God’s love for them. “I am very excited to be able to continue my passion of teaching and leading kids and adults in an outdoor setting at LOMC. To be out in God’s beautiful creation everyday will be inspiring to me. I am truly on a spiritual journey and look forward to
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all the people I will meet and serve along the way!,” she said in a press release. Her favorite Bible verse is from Romans 12:1113: Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. “I will refer to these words often as I continue to do God’s work with my hands at
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polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com 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.
BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship
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
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.
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.
BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads
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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 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.
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on FIRST UNITED German Church Road METHODIST CHURCH Pastor John Wisdom 402 First Ave., Forreston Church Office Pastor David Poust Phone: 815-732-6313 815-938-2380 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Dec. 7—8 a.m. AA 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Trustees Women & Men’s Bible Sunday, Dec. 10—9 a.m. Study, Kids Club Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School www.ebenezerreformed.com Monday, Dec. 11—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee EMMANUEL at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good EVANGELICAL News Club LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 10:30 a.m. (Payne’s Point) METHODIST CHURCH Holy Communion Celebrated Pastor Andrew Kayes 2649 W. Florence Rd., the First Sunday of Each Month Office: 815-732-2424 Freeport Worship Service 9 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH January, March, May, July, 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon EVANGELICAL FREE September, November 815-284-4554 CHURCH Pastor David Andermann OF MT. MORRIS VAN BROCKLIN UNITED 815-632-6767 102 S. Seminary St. METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Worship Service Mt. Morris 2649 W. Florence Rd., 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Senior Pastor Freeport Thursday, Dec. 7—10 a.m. Bruce McKanna Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Bible Class; 6 p.m. CLS Concert 815-734-4942 Worship Service 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9—10:30 Thursday, Dec. 7—1 p.m. February, April, June, August, a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas Program Ladies Bible Study October, December Practice Saturday, Dec. 9—7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10—2nd Men’s Accountability Group FORRESTON GROVE Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10—8:30 CHURCH Worship with Communion; a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 10:20 a.m. Education Hour, Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Forreston Christmas Program Hour; 11:20 Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Presbyterian Church in a.m. Council Log onto our website at America Tuesday, Dec. 12—9 a.m. http://www.efcmm.org to check Pastor Drew Jones Circuit Pastors at St. John’s, out our latest opportunities and 815-938-3605 Lena updates www.forrestongrovechurch. Wednesday, Dec. 13—11 com a.m. Advent Service FAITH DISCOVERY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Dec. 13—10 a.m. CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bible Class 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16—10:30 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas Program 815-946-3588 Practice; 4 p.m. Christmas 9 a.m. Sunday School FORRESTON REFORMED Caroling 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Nursery Available 501 Third Ave. OPEN BIBLE We are an independent nonPastor Lyle Zumdahl 302 S. Franklin St., Polo denominational Christian 815-938-2424 Luke Schier, Pastor church. lylezumdahl@gmail.com 815-946-2848 Visitors are always welcome. 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School We include children in our FAITH EVANGELICAL Sunday Worship experience LUTHERAN CHURCH FREEDOM LUTHERAN “Grandkids Class” 402 Second Ave., Forreston CHURCH, ELCA Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Pastor Scott Ralston Pastor Kathy Burkheimer after our Praise & Blended Church 815-938-3203 815-222-7270 Worship Time. “A Church with a Heart — Sunday Morning Worship Bible-Based In the Heart of Forreston” at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Compassion for People 10 a.m. Sunday School GIFT—Growing In Faith Visit Our Website: Thursday, Dec. 7—6:30 p.m. Together-Christian education PoloOpenBible.org Faithful Hands Quilting Sunday, Dec. 10—7:30 a.m. for all ages following worship service CROSSROADS Church Council; 9 a.m. Worship; Welcome Center is at COMMUNITY CHURCH, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 1-4 p.m. 111 S. 4th St., Oregon WHITE PINES CAMPUS Caroling 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Wednesday, Dec. 13—6:30 GRACE VALLEY Pastor Chris Bradshaw p.m. Choir CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sundays at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14—6:30 p.m. CHURCH 815-837-5255 Bible Study 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd.
German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service
Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. December’s Bible Book of the Month is Luke.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 815-732-2994 CHURCH oregonumc@outlook.com 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Leaf River Followed by Fellowship and Pastor Randy Newton All-Age Sunday School 815-738-2205 Saturday, Dec. 9—4 p.m. Email leafriverbc@gmail. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. com Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday Praise and Worship Sunday, Dec. 9—9 a.m. Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Worship-Children’s Christmas provided) Program; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School 11 a.m. & Sunday School; Poinsettia Wednesday Prayer/Bible Order Due Studies 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11—10 a.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Staff Meeting Wednesday—Various Tuesday, Dec. 12—6 p.m. Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Wednesday, Dec. 13—6:30 LEAF RIVER UNITED a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Communion in the Chapel; 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Pastor David Poust Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday, Dec. 10—10 a.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16—4 p.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Worship Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday, Dec. 17—9 a.m. LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH & Sunday School; Newsletter 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Articles Due Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Worship Service 9 a.m. CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Age Three through Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Sixth Grade. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Everyone is Welcome 10:30 a.m. Worship Service MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 7—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting; 4-7:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Dec. 8—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 9—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, Dec. 10—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 11—10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Dec. 12—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting
Wednesday, Dec. 13—7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s Advent message is titled “Joseph and Mary – Not Your ‘A’ List Couple.” Greeting you will be Steve and Dixie Hammer. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s
POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd.
Rev. Lucy Wynard Saturday, Dec. 9—12 p.m. WELCA Christmas Luncheon at Joanne Juriga’s Sunday, Dec. 10—9 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal; 5 p.m. Caroling Begins at Pinecrest; 7 p.m. Food & Fellowship at Nelson’s Home ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 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 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, weekly TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Oregon High School’s Madrigal singers performed during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Saturday. Pictured, left to right, are: Taylor Wilson, Salina Ferge, MyKenzie Beitel, and Abigail Hopkins. The Madrigals annual dinner is this Saturday and Sunday at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, north of Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton
OHS Madrigals dinner is Dec. 8-9 The Oregon High School Madrigals will host its annual dinner and performance on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, 1922 Ill. 2 North, Oregon. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for both events, which will be held in Stronghold’s
Brubaker Center. The cost to attend is $25 per person, which includes dinner and admission to the Madrigals’ performance. Reservations can be made by calling 815-830-4774 or contacting Katie Sheridan at ksheridan@ocusd.net. Checks should be made payable to Oregon High
School Choir. The Madrigal dinner is an OHS Choir holiday tradition, featuring choir members dressed in traditional renaissance attire, a brass quintet and a recorder choir. Each year’s dinners take on a different theme for the evening. This year the
theme is magic. Dinner will be prepared by Stronghold’s kitchen staff under the management of chef Teri Faulkner. A Stronghold favorite, chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes, will be served with an additional three-course meal.
The Key Clubs at Dixon and Byron High Schools are joining forces, trying to win $2,500 to help pay for a joint trip to Houston to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery, and they need your votes. During their week in the Houston area, which begins June 1, about 15 club members will work with Kiwanis Texas-Oklahoma District and local Key clubs at a damaged elementary school and with Habitat for Humanity. There is no money to underwrite the trip, though – students and their chaperones must pay their own way, which will cost about $1,000 per student. That’s where you come in. Nickelodeon TV Network is holding an online voting
contest to help Key Clubbers around the world serve more people. It’s part of Nickelodeon’s HALO Movement, designed to shine a light on youth who act to improve their communities. Voting started on Monday at https://wyng.io/g6SFHj. You can vote once every day, and the 10 projects with the most votes by 11:59 p.m. PST Dec. 10 will move on to the final round of judging. Winners will be announced on or around Dec. 15. Go to the Dixon High School or Byron Kiwanis Club Facebook pages or call Dee Dee Cibu at Dixon High at 815-284-9511 or Michelle Albert, Byron Key Club adviser at 815- 985-5102, for more information.
Cook-off to aid Habitat for Humanity Dec. 17 A chili cook-off will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17 to benefit Ogle County Habitat for Humanity. The event will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Rack
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$5,000 Donation The Lois Nelson Memorial Walk donated $5,000 from the funds of the 15th annual Pound the Pavement to Northern Illinois Special Olympics. More than 200 participated in this year’s event. Pictured from left to right are: Carl and Leona Nelson holding Annabelle Drozd, Debbie Kelly from Northern Illinois Special Olympics, Dave Nelson, Village of Progress Executive Director Brion Brooks, Bob and Leona Groenhagen, Linda Wills holding Lauren Drozd, and Brittany Drozd. Photo supplied
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Ogle County 4-H Clover Award winners chosen
Two Ogle County residents are now Master Gardener Interns with the University of Illinois Extension. Pictured here, are: Norm Metz, Master Gardener Intern, Byron; Elizabeth Sosa, U of I Extension Program Coordinator, Ogle County; and Sara Pohl, Master Gardener Intern, Rochelle. Photo supplied
Norm Metz and Sara Pohl are new Master Gardener Interns Two new Master Gardener Interns are on the job in Ogle County. On Nov. 17, University of Illinois Extension graduated nineteen area volunteers from the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener training program held in Boone County. University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer training program. Volunteers take classes that provide information on horticulture topics including vegetables, tree and small fruits, insect and disease management, turf grass management, annuals, perennials, soils, botany, and plant pathology.
Once they’ve completed their training, they volunteer 60 hours over a two-year time period for their local county Extension program. They may answer client questions at the horticulture help desk, assist with plant clinics, speak to various groups, conduct workshops, work with community and school gardens, and more. Master Gardener volunteers enable University of Illinois Extension to expand its potential to reach more people with horticulture information to improve their gardens and communities. Master Gardeners share a love of gardening and the desire to share their
knowledge with others. The Extension congratulates its new interns, Sara Pohl, Rochelle and Norm Metz, Byron and look forward to many years of working with them in this significant volunteer program. For more information about the Master Gardener program, contact Extension Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Sosa at Sosa6@ illinois.edu or by phone 815732-2191. The next Master Gardener training will be held in Winnebago County starting Feb. 1, 2018. It will also be held in Ogle County in the fall of 2018.
Ogle County 4-Hers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration. Held Nov. 12 at the Byron Junior High School Theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards including the “County Project Honor Award.” Gold 4-Hers completed at least four experiences in each of the four dimensions. These include project learning, participation, community service, and leadership. Also, a least two of those experiences were at the state or national level. All 4-Hers are eligible to win the award annually. This year’s winners were as follows: Gold Amanda Headon, Megan Seebach, Samantha Bowers, Megan Buttens, Kaedance Callaway, Justin Collins, AJ Hinrichs, Bryan Immel, Wayde Reimer, Mady Russell, Natalie Carlson, Will Carlson, Nicholas Cassens, Carter Conderman, Collin Conderman, Renee Gehrke, Natalie Ketter, Julia Heller, Grant Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Grace Sherburne, Lydia Sherburne, Kelly Stranberg, Olivia Stranberg, Dylon Timmer, Annie Timmer, Abigail Wehler, Micah Wehler, Lacie Williams, Anna Hagemann, Callie Ackland, Carley Ackland, Katelyn Ackland, Grace Cosetello, Levi Eden, Rebecca Hough, RG Hough, Faith Marquardt, Allissa Martin, Bode Martin, Grace Mongan, Abbie Ring, Anna Ring Silver Samantha Malk, Cassidy
Vincent, Katelyn Bowers, Alexys Davis, Gavin Gulbranson, Lane Halverson, Alyssa Leary, Dylan Reimer, Jaden Scott, Jazmyne Swope, Mariah Tarbill, Travis Tarbill, Zakkary West, Kade Boatman, Kendall Boatman, Lauren Carlson, Alexandria Cassens, Matthew Hickey, Sabrina Leather, Anna Marquardt, Gracie Prose, Johnathan Prose, Kyle Miller, Abigail Akins, Isaac Akins, Isaiah Akins, Trinity Beran, Trent Heller, Connor Ross, Kyra Rimstidt, Veronica Vaughn, Isaac Charbonneau, Danielle Hagemann, Megan Hagemann, Maddie Harland, Ben Harland, Kate Harland, Taylor Yordy, Kaden Lingbeck, Kaeden Motszko, Hannah Noble, Jacob Noble, Alex Williams, Ashley Williams, Aubrey Craig, Jackson Craig, Maggie Eden, Autumn Hagemann, Clare Montavon, Dalissa Moser, Jashua Malette, Josie Gibson, Michelle Johnson, Braden Rogers, Casey DeVries Ogle County 4-Hers between the ages of five and seven years old are known as Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds who obtain a score of 40 or above on the Cloverbud County Project Honor Award Application are recipients of the Cloverbud Project Honor award. This year’s Cloverbud winners were as follows: Gold Cloverbud Winners Blackhawk Crossing: Imber Clapper, Liriq Clapper, Raven Clapper, Charlie Collins, Cian Grygiel, Hazel Reimer, Noelle Rodriquez, Kenny Sims, Grahm Todd By-Y-Badgers: Colton Gehrke, Alayna Swanson
Carefree: Boone Alderks, Tessa Bruns, Mason Zabran Circle M: Katelyn Miller Grand Detour Greens: Bethany Akins, Ella Beran Hub Hickory Nuts: Elizabeth Kennedy, Levi Luxton, Alexis Vaughn Leaf River Busy Beavers: Adalyn Bocker, Levi Bocker, Cylee Kirchner, Charlie Lindquist, Jakob Moser, Addison Yordy Mighty Clovers: Jessie Hagemann, Audrey Payne, Braden Payne, Sydney Tompkins, Allison Tompkins Ogle County Clovers: Katheryn Groves, Nicolette Koziol, Jada Ramirez Ogle Jolly: Kate Costello, Wyatt Hunderman, Aubree Krause, Cheyanne Somers, Trey Somers, Joey Thurow, Lucas Thurow, Max Thurow Summerhill Huskies: Eve Jones A percentage of 4-Hers were selected from among the silver and gold County Project Honor winners, in each of three age groups, to receive the Top 30 Award. This award is given to 4-Hers for thoroughness of records; comprehensiveness of project coverage; appropriateness of goals set; learning documented; overall size and scope of 4-H experience; educational experiences, community service efforts, and leadership efforts in project areas; involvement in club and beyond; and record book organization and appearance enhancements. Top 30 award winners Isaac Akins – Welding Kade Boatman – Beef Turn to A8
Public Voice Holiday greens are a blessing Dear Editor, Special thanks to park district employees Erin Folk, Tyler Hagemann, Andy Egyed, and Brent Suter and to community volunteers Melody Welty and Carol Severson for your time and talents creating holiday greens sold at Candlelight Walk. Thank you to park district employees and friends of the park district who volunteered their time to sell the greens along Candy Cane Lane. The park district sold holiday swags, hanging baskets, and decorative pots as a fund-raiser for
the Youth Scholarship Fund. Many youth in the community want nothing more than to participate in recreation activities (sports teams, craft classes, after school rec, swimming, etc.) but it’s simply not in the family budget. The Oregon Park District Scholarship Fund can be a blessing for these families and is just one of the many ways the park district gives back to the community. No taxpayer money is used to fund the scholarship program; all money is fundraised or donated. I’m fortunate to purchase several greens knowing that I was contributing to the scholarship fund, and the bonus is I have beautiful decorations crafted by generous co-workers and friends
for my family to enjoy this holiday season. Giving becomes the best feeling in the world when you see firsthand the impact it can have. To all of those who purchased greens at Candlelight Walk to decorate this year, thank you for your generosity. In the Spirit of Giving, Debbie Leffelman Event Coordinator Oregon Park District
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there are many thrift stores and Second Hand Rose in downtown Polo is one of them. As most people will agree there are so many people shopping at second hand stores and not only because of lower prices on gently used clothing, but it is actually fun finding an item you might be interested in and at really comparable prices. Second Hand Rose in Polo has books and many small items as well as shoes in most sizes. Compared to other stores we are reasonably priced in the clothing we sell. You can find a cardigan, a blouse, a man’s shirt’ or jacket. We have patterns, drapes, pajamas, and much more.
All volunteers are from the Council of Churches, and unlike some thrift stores, we receive no remuneration. There is no class distinction — you meet your neighbors and sometimes vie for the same item The store is kept clean always. The heat is on in the winter and the air is on in the summer. We encourage you to visit and know that your shopping with us will provide needed monies for the community in Polo Come on in: Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Saturday we are open from 9 a.m. to noon. Rita Jacks Polo
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Scout food drive is Saturday, Dec. 16
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Cub Scout Pack 81 and Boy Scout Troop 52 will be conducting food drives in Oregon and Mt. Morris on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Please put your nonperishable food donations in a bag by your front door, so it can be seen from the street. The Scouts will start going
The Oregon Lions Club recently made a donation of $1,000 to the VFW in Oregon. VFW Commander Bob Coulter, left, was presented with a check by Oregon Lions Club President Rob Arneson to help defray costs of the Christmas Baskets that the VFW distributes every Christmas season. Photo by Jean Hoff
down the streets at 9 a.m. collecting food donations. The food donations will be delivered to Life Line Food Pantry in Oregon and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Mt. Morris respectively. Please contact Ray Gruber 815-732-6807 or Kate Lehrke 815-732-7204 with any questions.
Kids Christmas Store to open The eighth annual Kids Christmas Store will be open on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 Main St., Chana. Children ages 2 through ages 12 may come to the store and pick out a present
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Reading Matters The gift of reading offers many choices By Mary Gardner Reading Specialist Access to books, or reading materials, is a
basic need if we are going to develop lifelong readers who enjoy reading. What if we consider access to books when we buy gifts for our children and grandchildren during the holidays and for birthdays? First, we might want to expand our definition of “books.”
Let’s think in broader terms of access to reading materials. That includes many options for even the most reluctant readers. Consider magazines, almanacs, catalogues, or blogs and websites. We can also consider the possibilities of e-readers
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and electronic books. Within that list there are several potential ideas for gift giving. There are books about popular video games like Minecraft that will appeal to those who enjoy playing those games. There is built-in motivation to read these books because they give tips and insights into playing the games. Children’s cookbooks are also plentiful. These also have built-in motivation for reading. They can also help build a bond as we read in order to bake or cook something together with our children and grandchildren. The librarians at your local public library would be happy to suggest books based on your child’s interests. They can also tell you the most popular books for your children’s ages. Many times, classroom teachers can offer suggestions as well.
Speaking of libraries, if you don’t already have a library card, you might want to stop in your local library to see about getting one. That can be a gift for the whole family. We do want our children and grandchildren to have access to all kinds of reading materials. We also want to encourage them to read. Positive attitudes and motivation for reading are also basic needs if we want them to be lifelong readers who can and do read. We can show that reading is important by including reading in our gift giving. If we search for materials that match their interests, we increase the chance that they will want to read. We can spend time reading to and with them as well which will also increase motivation. Reading is a necessary skill in the world in which we live. Information comes at us
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Hawk wrestlers open season, hosted two on Dec. 2 By Randy Holland The Oregon wrestlers began their 2017-18 campaign in Dixon on Nov. 28, facing the Dukes and the Morrison Mustangs and hosting Rock Falls and Belvidere North at the Blackhawk Center on Dec. 2. The Hawks will be hampered on the scoreboard all season because of low numbers, but the team looks good on the mat. Giving up five forfeits to seventh ranked Dixon, third place in the Class 2A Dual Team Tournament last season, the Hawks lost 5418, but the Dukes won just five matches to four for Oregon on the mat. In the next three duals, the Hawks lost just two matches. Oregon overcame a three forfeit deficit and lost just one against Morrison to defeat them 39-24. The Mustangs are Honorable Mention in the early season 1A Dual Team rankings. It was quality not quantity again on Saturday. Oregon had just seven wrestlers available, but they lost just one match on the mat. Six forfeits were too much in the opener as Oregon won every match but still lost 3630 to the Rockets. Despite one loss to the Blue Thunder, the Hawks came back from a 27-12 deficit with four straight wins, including three pins to win their second dual meet of the season 33-27.
Winning the first two against Dixon were Noah Paul pinning with a half nelson in 30 seconds and Chase Clark an 8-3 decision. The Hawks lost the next six matches, three by forfeits. At 152, Austin Ebert went over in a chicken wing in 44 seconds and forfeits at 160 and 170 followed. At 182, Garrett Moser lost a late four point move, losing a 7-2 decision. At 195, Zach Crandall was taken down to his back and was pinned with three seconds left in the match. Jeff Gracyalny lost a late takedown to drop a 6-2 decision in the 220 pound weight class. Oregon forfeited 285 and would forfeit 113 and 126. At 106, Andrew Herbst had three takedowns and a reversal in the third to win 8-1. At 120, Jacob Milliman led 9-3 when he worked a half nelson for a fall at 5:31. The meet ended with Donghyun Kwon getting pinned in a half nelson at 1:41. Against Morrison, Clark took the head over the front for a pin at 5:14. After three straight forfeits, Moser got six points back, reversing into a pin at 2:39. Crandall tied up the team score with a half nelson at 1:07. The Mustangs took the lead again in the 220 pound match when Gracyalny got caught in a hip toss and pinned in 28 seconds. 285 was a double forfeit.
Oregon’s Jeff Gracyalny, 195 pounds, wrestles a Belvidere North opponent during a match at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on Dec. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton
At 106, Herbst came from behind to win 6-3. Riley Benton put Oregon on top to stay when he caught a throw and pinned at 2:44. At 120, Milliman came out of a scramble at the end to win 11-4. Kwon took a forfeit at 132 and the meet ended with Paul
in a battle at 138, scoring a reverse with ten seconds left to eke out an 8-6 win. In junior varsity action, Benton got roughed up in an 18-5 major decision loss. Adam Glendenning got three matches, getting pinned twice and pinning with a half nelson at 2:22.
The Rock Falls meet started with a double forfeit at 285 and Herbst had two sets of backpoints in an 8-2 win. Oregon forfeited 113 bringing up Milliman who had a takedown to the back in the third to take an 8-2 win and knot the team score
at six. Oregon forfeited 126 and 132. At 138, Clark rode out the third period to win 4-0. The Hawks forfeited 145 bringing up Chris Alaniz who worked a guillotine for a fall at 3:54. Turn to B2
Fouls instrumental in Lady Hawks win at Genoa Hunt draws offensive foul in 42-32 win By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Jessica Hunt had never drawn a charging foul in her four years of playing basketball at Oregon. The 5-foot-8 senior finally accomplished that feat and it proved to be instrumental in the Hawks 42-32 win over Genoa-Kingston Dec. 1. Taylor Gilbert, G-K’s do-everything player, was whistled for her fourth foul on a drive to the lane against Hunt. Shortly afterwards she fouled out with four minutes left in the game. “I was pleased with how we played defense overall, especially the pressure Jessica put on number 20 (Gilbert),” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. Until fouling out, the 6-foot senior had scored 12 of G-K’s first 16 points of the second half. “I’ve tried to get charging calls before, but every time I’ve been called for the foul,” Hunt said. Hunt also helped the cause by scoring eight straight points for Oregon in the fourth quarter. It was only fitting that Gilbert’s fifth foul sent Hunt to line, where she made two free throws for a 41-24 Hawk lead. “Anytime Taylor Gilbert is not on the floor, it’s a problem for us,” said G-K coach Kyle Henkel, who was vehement in his displeasure with the charging call. Besides foul trouble on his best player, Henkel cited the difficulty his team had playing catch-up the entire game. The Cogs briefly had an 8-7 lead before Oregon took it for good on a Hunt jumper. Olivia Lambrigtsen added
another score on a nifty move to the basket and then both teams went cold the rest of the second quarter. G-K (4-2, 0-1) had only one basket and eight turnovers in that quarter, as the Hawks ratcheted up the defense pressure. “We could tell right away they were going to slow it down,” said Eckardt of a G-K team that won a game 17-15 on Wednesday. “In the first half, we were rushing things, making shots after one pass.” With her team trailing 13-8 at half, Gilbert pulled the Cogs to within 13-12 in the opening minutes of the third quarter. Oregon’s number 20, Bailey Monavon, showed the Pack-the-Place crowd at Genoa that Gilbert wasn’t the only standout on the court. On her way to 13 points, Montavon added a basket and two free throws to give the Hawks a 4-point cushion. Complimenting Montavon’s inside play was the outside shooting of Hannah Donaldson, who had a pair of second-half 3-pointers. After Donaldson’s second basket, G-K would never come within 10 points of the lead. “In the second half, we stressed calming down and getting into rebounding positions,” Eckardt said. “We had defensive lapses and let their girls get to spots where they made shots,” Henkel said. It was the conference opener for G-K, while 3-4 Oregon moved to 1-1 in the BNC after a loss to Winnebago. “Hopefully, this will be a momentum starter for us the rest of the year,” Eckardt said. After seven games (four losses by a combined 15 points), we could easily be 7-0 and that sets a high standard.” Oregon was without the services of regular Abby Kitzmiller, because of the concussion protocol.
Above, Oregon’s Jessica Hunt (21) and Bailey Montavon (20) reach for the ball during Dec. 1 action at GenoaKingston. At left, Meredith Gelander (13) reaches for a loose ball as Bailey Montavon (20) watches. Photos by Earleen Hinton
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Oregon High School bowling teams busy rolling along Austin Strite placed fourth overall with a 1,267 pinfall as Oregon took fourth in its own eight-team Classic at Plum Hollow on Dec. 2. The Hawks had a score of 5,334 behind Sycamore’s 6,008, Rockford Christian’s 5,760 and LaSalle-Peru’s 5,532. Oregon girls finished third with 4,684. Sycamore took first with 5,698 followed by Dixon with 5,103. The Spartans’ Megan Kolberg topped the field with a 1,237 six-game series. Oregon’s top bowler was Caitlyn Kaltenbrun with 1,070 pins. The Oregon girls and boys took on Marengo at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris on Nov. 28. Oregon continued their early season success by winning the match against Marengo. The girls won with a total series of 2,785 total pins to Marengo’s 2,092 total pins. Oregon was lead by Senior Caitlyn Kaltenbrun with games of 173, 179, 236 for a
total series of 588.  Freshman Rebbeca Meyers followed with a 513 series. Freshman Hannah Kaltenbrun followed with a 488 series, then came Anna Head with a 432, then Sammantha Meyers with a 420 and finally last but not least Taylor Wilson had a 344 series. The girls made this their 44th consecutive match that they have won. The boys continued their early season success with a win over Marengo also on Nov. 28. The boys had a total series of 2,828 to Marengo’s total series of 2,682. Oregon was lead by Justin Poole with a 571 series. T h e following were the rest of the series: Austin Strite 532, Eddie Buttens 485, Tate Burke 419, Kyle Strite 413, and Charles Bachman had 408. “The boys team is a very young team and as coach I have been playing with the lineup for the varsity in the early stages,� said coach Eric
Caitlyn Kaltenbrun bowls at Plum Hollow in Dixon. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media
Hannah Kaltenbrun 435, Sammantha Meyers 425, Taylor Wilson 399, and Anna Head had 384. “It was a struggle on the lanes in this match for the girls,� said Carlson.�This was their fourth match of the year, and they have won all four matches so far. The girls have now won 45 consecutive matches and they have very high hopes for the year.� The boys also beat Lutheran 3,343 pins to Lutheran’s 2,878 total pins. Oregon was lead by Austin Strite with a 642 series. The rest of the boys in order of series are as follows: Justin Poole 597, Kyle Strite 542, Jacob Smith 539, Tate Burke 518, and Eddie Buttens with 508.
& Country Lanes in Mt. Morris on Nov. 30. The girls had a total of 2,550 total pins to Lutheran’s 2,017 total pins. The girls were lead by Rebbeca Meyers with a 459 series. The rest of the girls in order of series are as follows: Caitlyn Kaltenbrun 448,
“This was the boys sixth match of the year and it is also their sixth win of the year,� Carlson said. “The boys team is a very young group of boys and are going through some growing pains, however they have a very high potential to be outstanding.�
Carlson. “The other two boys that have already bowled varsity this year, Jacob Smith and Tyler Meyers bowled on with the JV team on Tuesday night. Jacob Smith had a 535 series and Tyler Meyers had a 447 series.� The teams took on Rockford Lutheran at Town
Quad Match Both bowling teams participated in a Quad Match on Nov. 25 at Town & Country Lanes hosting West Central in the morning followed by Abingdon in the afternoon. The boys beat West Central in the morning with a total series of 2,719 total pins to West Central’s series of 2,346 total pins. Oregon was led in this match by Freshman Kyle Strite with games of 210, 168, 206 for a total series of 584. Junior Austin Strite and Junior Justin Poole followed closely behind with total series of 568 and 559 respectively. These were the only bowlers who competed in all three games of the morning match. Freshman Tate Burke bowled two games for a series of 377, Freshman Jacob Smith bowled two games for a series of 294, Junior Tyler Meyers bowled one game, and sophomore Eddie Buttens bowled one game for the morning match.
Hawks in the game against GK Oregon loses 47-41 Dec. 1 By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Going into its BNC opener against GenoaKingston, the Oregon boys basketball team knew they faced an uphill battle. “G-K is strong and physical,� Hawk coach Quinn Virgil said. “We can’t afford turnovers.� Oregon had 12 turnovers to only seven for G-K, but still managed to stay competitive, only losing 47Oregon’s Dalton Hermes drives to the basket during a Dec. 1 41 on Dec. 1. Jackson Buck got game at Genoa-Kingston. Photo by Jaime Finch
the team rolling with a 3-pointer to quell an early 5-0 Cog lead. Jared Pottorff and Dalton Hermes each added a pair of first-quarter scores, but the Hawks trailed 19-12. In the second quarter, Oregon stayed within range on two more baskets by Hermes and a 3 by Cody Ebens. It was in the second half that Oregon began to make G-K start to sweat it. Trailing 34-19, the Hawks got a key defensive stop and basket from Austin Wilson to start a mini rally. Ryker Finch and Pottorff had 3 pointers and the Hawks defense forced five turnovers in the third
quarter to pull within 3629. “We were in the game all the night,� Virgil said. That defensive pressure continued to rattle the Cogs, forcing three straight possessions without a score to start the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Pottorff responded with a 3-pointer to make it 36-33. Ebens had a chance to tie the game, but a wide-open 3 was off the mark. Two possessions later, it was Hermes with a 3 to keep it within 40-36. Unfortunately, G-K’s offense got back on track, with Jayson Szczepanski and Griffin Hansen combining for the 11 points,
as G-K scored on seven of the next eight possessions. Hermes valiantly tried to save the game for Oregon with drives to basket for three straight scores, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the upset. “We played hard and that all you can ask for,� Virgil said. Making that effort more impressive was the fact Hawk leading scorer Trey Woolsey sat out the game due to receiving two technical’s against AFC. Before the game, G-K coach and Polo native Corey Jenkins was presented with a plaque for becoming the school’s all-time winningest coach with 231 victories.
Herbst pins his opponent to give Hawks the win From B1 Forfeits followed at 160 and 170. Moser came from behind with a takedown to the back to win 8-7. Crandall fought off a switch attempt and worked
into a butcher at 1:48. In the final match, Gracyalny reversed to the back in a headlock for a pin at 2:26. Oregon forfeited 113 to start the meet against Belvidere. Milliman erased that lead with a stack at 3:30. Two
forfeits followed. At 138, Chase Clark had the only Hawk loss of the day, caught on his back for two points as the clock ran out. It looked like he had a reverse to tie, but it was
waived off and he went down 4-2. 145 was a double forfeit and the Hawks were down 21-6. Alaniz tilted for a pin at 1:17 to get the Hawks within 11 points, but North got one more forfeit, putting Oregon
in a 27-12 hole. But the Hawks won out. Moser got it rolling with two sets of backpoints for a 10-3 win. At 195, Crandall reversed into a chicken wing, pinning at 3:09. Gracyalny drove his
opponent down and found a half nelson with five seconds left in the first. With the meet on the line, Herbst worked a half over the front for a pin at 1:45 to give the Hawks the win.
Sports Column Pack the Place in Genoa well worth the trip By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com There are those that say our society is meaner than it’s ever been. Those that feel that way might have changed their tune if they would have had the opportunity to spend Friday night at the Genoa-Kingston high school gymnasium. There’s where I was, covering the Oregon boys and girls varsity double header in a long-running
IHSA promotion called “Pack The Place�. The twofold purpose of Pack The Place is to encourage attendance and sportsmanship. Attendance was fine, but what stood out most to me was the sportsmanship exhibited by both schools. There was good-natured cheering by both sides, with the home team leading way because of a larger fan base. Nonetheless, respect was given to each side and no one was out of line. Unlike some ball games where each side has vitriol towards the other, I really think these two student bodies could have joined sides and rooted together as
one. Add in the fact Oregon brought its pep band over and shared the allotted time with G-K band and more camaraderie was found. Towards the end of the boys game, Oregon’s band made its way to the G-K section and even played with them. Credit to G-K athletic director Phil Jerbi for making the experience fun for all. He even had a paper airplane toss that students from both schools participated in, with prizes given out. A Shoot for the Loot promo created additional excitement with one G-K student making a half-court shot to win $100. Oregon’s Athletic Director Mike Lawton had a role, as well, drawing out the raffle winner of a flatscreen TV to a lucky booster from G-K.
All in all, Friday night was a demonstration of two schools getting along wonderfully with one another. The action on the court exemplified that also, with players and coaches exhibiting respect for their opponent. The poor refs still took some abuse, but that’s a work in progress. World peace has a better chance of happening before refs become immune to criticism. I left the gym that night feeling better about sportsmanship, and for someone like myself that has been a harsh critic on the subject, it was a joyful experience. Change in Game Attendance Getting back to attendance or lack thereof at basketball games, it’s been an issue for the IHSA. It wasn’t always that way.
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Coincidentally, I just finished reading a book on Rockford West’s backto-back state title teams (1955-56) by Robert Gile. It’s available at the Oregon library and tells of how different high school basketball was compared to now. Not just for West High, but for all over Illinois in the 1950s. The IHSA state tournament received as much coverage as the college or pros. Now, it is relegated to the back pages of the Chicago Tribune or Sun-Times. Fans don’t share the same enthusiasm as generations past. It wasn’t uncommon for multi-thousand seat gyms to be sold out for regularseason games. Nowadays, regionals and sectionals have empty seats. The players from West were treated like celebrities, with other schools requesting their presence at sports banquets. Their motorcades back
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from the state finals were enormous, with fans gathering not just in Rockford to welcome them back, but towns all along the route came out to honor them. In the 1940s, 50 and 60s, high school basketball captured the imagination of sports fans everywhere. Sadly, that started to die off in the 1970s and continues today.
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Fall Fun! While fallen leaves means work for most adults in Ogle County, they can also mean a lot of fun for area kids. At left, Norah Sosa, age 4, plays in a pile of leaves at her home in Oregon on Saturday. Above, Norah (center) plays with her brother Wyatt age 6 (right) and friend Mason Chisamore age 4, (left). Below, Ean Sosa, age 12, hides in a pile of leaves as he plays with his brother Wyatt. Photos by Earleen Hinton
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.
Nov. 27 New Leaf Homes LLC, warranty deed to Elisha Casey, 948 White Birch Lane, Davis Junction, $189,900. Allison D. Ingraham, warranty deed to Matthew T. Modrzejewski and Sara E. Modrzejewski, 405 S. Fifth
St., Oregon, $79,900. Natural Land Institute, warranty deed to Byron Forest Preserve District, Silver Creek Road, Rockvale Township, $652,000. David G. Seanor, warranty deed to Karen E. Nicholson, 6754 N. Summit Drive, Byron, $155,000. Russell A. Stevens,
warranty deed to Diorgenis Rodriguez Leyva and Ivette Oliveira Carcasses, 507 Cleveland Ave., Rochelle, $128,000. R. Jerry De Pauw, warranty deed to Nathan E. Fahs and Olivia M. Klein, 809 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $80,000. Steven J. Bingham Sr. and
Deana A. Bingham, warranty deed to Jesse C. Saylor, 203 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $83,000. Lynne Kilker, warranty deed to Verna L. Calhoun, 181 Terrace View Boulevard, Oregon, $85,000. Michael Welch and Mindy Welch, warranty deed to Amanda J. Welch, 404 W.
White Oak Rd., Forreston Township, $50,250.
Dec. 4 At 8:28 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic problem at 108 School Street in Chana. After further investigation Travis D. Cook, 31, Chana, was located in the 400 block of East Washington Street in Oregon. Cook was taken into custody for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
deputies revealed that a northbound vehicle driven by Jordan Black, 18, Byron, swerved to avoid a deer and as a result left the roadway and struck a tree before overturning. Black was transported by Byron Fire Department ambulance to Swedish American Hospital for what appeared to be non life threatening injuries.
Nov. 28 Diana L. Martin, warranty deed to Connie S. Glowacki and Christopher J. Glowacki, 807 S. Second St., Oregon, $83,000. Turn to B4
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Nov. 28 Kimberly McIntyre, 24, Rochelle, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. for driving while license revoked and on two active Ogle County warrants following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North Illinois 251. A passenger, Heather Lent, 23, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Winnebago County warrant. Deputies also arrested passenger Walter Scott, 31, Rochelle, for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic needle. Kimberly Young, 24, Rochelle, was arrested on two outstanding Ogle County warrants for failure to appear and defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests. Her bonds were set at $4,776 (full cash) and ($10,000 10%). Young was also arrested for driving on a suspended license. Her bond was set at $1,500 (10%) on that charge. Jose Luis Hernandez, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on I-39 at mile marker 110. Hernandez was also cited for driving with only one headlight, no registration and expired registration. Hernandez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Nov. 29 Rastafa Geddes, 41, Madison, Wisconsin was arrested for speeding. Geddes posted $3,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 22.
Nov. 30 Matthew Swon, 25, Rock Falls, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Swon’s full cash bond was set at $359 pending a Dec. 1 court appearance. Dec. 1 Jeffrey Phillips, 30, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 4 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at the intersection of McKendrie and Wesley avenues in Mt. Morris. Phillips was additionally issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Phillips was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 2 At 12:14 a.m., deputies responded to the area of 3,000 South Kings Road to check on the welfare of a man sleeping in a vehicle at the end of a residential driveway. After an investigation, Zachary Lauer, 34, Chana, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Lauer was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Carl Anderson, 62, Winnebago, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of North Barker Road. Anderson was also cited for improper lane usage. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Saul G. Flores-Devora, 34, Rockford, was arrested at 7:40 a.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of River Road. Flores-Devora was also cited for speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Michael Balice, 31, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for deceptive practice and on a Rockford Police Department warrant. Balice posted $5,000 (10%) as bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 22. Dustin Marx, 25, Davis Junction, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants for a petition to revoke and failure to appear. His bonds were set at $3,000 (10%) and $330 (full cash) pending a Dec. 4 court appearance. At 10:54 p.m., deputies along with the Byron Fire Department responded to Illinois 72 and Marrill Road for a one vehicle roll over. After a short investigation, Colton Clevenger 24, Stillman Valley, was arrested
for driving while under the Influence. Clevenger was released at the hospital and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 29. Dec. 3 At about 11:51 a.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of West Roosevelt in Stillman Valley regarding a 911 hang up. Upon completing an investigation into the incident, Destiney L. Nivinski, 22, Stillman Valley, was arrested for domestic battery. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending an appearance before a judge. Selemani Lumande 22, Rockford, was arrested at 9:54 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
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Victoria Garcia, 25, Rochelle, was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of an accident. Garcia posted $5,000 (10%) as bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 22. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Byron Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on River Road. An investigation by
Dec. 5 At 12:44 a.m., deputies conducted a motorist assist at intersection of Illinois 251 and Illinois 72. After a short investigation, Marbila Carlon, 52, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Carlon was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Carlon was held in lieu of bond.
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Explosion, fire in Lee County The Lee County Sheriff confirmed that two people were killed and two injured Tuesday in an explosion that occurred around 9 a.m., when a natural gas pipeline was ruptured on a farm midway between Dixon and Franklin Grove. At press time, the names of the victims were not released. The injured men were taken to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, one in critical condition and one stable. As of Tuesday afternoon, Ill. 38 between Nachusa and Robbins Roads was closed, and police and fire crews from multiple agencies were also the on scene. No other information was released. Visit www.saukvalley.com for updates. Fire rages near Nachusa Tuesday morning in a field between Dixon and Franklin Grove. Photo by Alex T. Paschal, Sauk Valley Media
Illinois State Police Activity Master Sergeant Michael Kuehl of the Illinois State Police in District 1 at Sterling released the following information. Nov. 21 Sierra C. Holmes, 24, of Sycamore, was stopped at 4:40 p.m. on U.S. 30 at Ill. 251 in Lee County and charged with driving while license suspended, no insurance, and speeding. Holmes was released on an I-bond. Nov. 23 Dakota J. Shepard, 19, of Leaf River, was stopped at 1:14 a.m. on Ill. 2 at Walnut Street in Byron and charged with driving under the influence, illegal transportation of alcohol, and a loud muffler.
Shepard was released on an I-bond. Emil K. Sand, 59, of Hillsdale, was stopped at 11:09 p.m. on Interstate 88 westbound at milepost 21 in Whiteside County and charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage, and expired registration. Sand posted bond and was released. Nov. 24 David T. Colombo, 37, of Rockford, was stopped at 1:26 p.m. on I-39 northbound at milepost 105 in Ogle County and charged with driving while license revoked, no insurance and speeding. Colombo was released on an I-bond. William T. Michaels, 55,
of Compton, was stopped at 3:16 p.m. on Ill. 251 at Elva Road in Lee County and charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, and speeding. Michaels posted bond and was released. Thomas B. Minton, 34, of Rockford, was stopped at 3:54 p.m. on Ill. 251 at Eddy Road in Ogle County and charged with possession of a controlled substance and speeding. Minton was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Nov. 29 Bethany D. Anderson, 36, of Rochelle, was stopped at 1:48 p.m. on Ill. 251 at Ill. 64 and was wanted on a warrant for a traffic offense.
Obituary Carolyn Armour Carolyn Armour, 83, of Forreston, died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at her home. Carolyn was born on Oct. 17, 1934 in Freeport, the daughter of George A. and Iva R. (Moring) Manus. She married Richard L. Armour, to this union they were blessed with five children. She then married Darrow W. Moats. He died in 2008. She was a member of Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church. Carolyn was very artistic and skilled at designing. She alongside her husband, Richard, farmed in the Stillman Valley area for many years. Surviving are a son, Gary
L. Armour, of Rockford; four daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Chudoba, of Chana, Sherry (Curt) Werckle, of Stillman Valley, Christy (Paul) Klikno, of Rockford, and Lana (Scott) Mattson, of Huntley; sister, Lanita (Gene) Gesie, of Dubuque, Iowa; four grandchildren,
Brandi (Jeremy) ChudobaShiroda, Mindy (Matt) Chudoba-Kopald, T.J. Myelle, and Bethany Myelle; and five great-grandchildren, Aidan, Asher, Archie, Addie, and Ella. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. at Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Prairie Dell. A memorial has been established for Prairie Dell Presbyterian Church. Sign her guestbook and share a memory at www. burketubbs.com.
Property Transfers From B3 Caleb H. Peterson, warranty deed to Susan L. Bearrows, 100 Jata Drive, Monroe Center, $149,500. Ogle County Sheriff and Silvia Tague, Sheriff’s deed to US Bank, 413 Phyllis Ave., Rochelle. Janet Visteen-Berger, quit claim to Janet VisteenBerger, Renee S. Visteen and Steven T. Visteen, 448 N. Sangamon Lane, Taylor Township. Nov. 29 Gregory
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warranty deed to Kevin J, Miller, 1017 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, $86,000. Joi A. Dundas, warranty deed to Matthew R. Legue, 1212 Union Drive, Davis Junction, $187,000. Michael J. Domina and Cindy J. Domino, warranty deed to Drew M. Schilling and Traci L. Schilling, 9094 N. Hedge Rd., Byron Township, $427,500.
Westfield Drive, Stillman Valley, $218,000. Davidson of Creston LLC, warranty deed to Michael D. Kerns and Amy C. Kerns, 319 S. Woodlawn Rd., Dement Township, $60,000.
Nov. 30 Danny Scott White and Danae Dawn White, warranty deed to Joi A. Dundas, 705
Connie S. Glowacki, quit claim to Connie S. Glowacki and Christopher J. Glowacki, 300 N. Seventh St., Oregon.
William J. Andrews and Frances A. Andrews, quit claim to Sandra K. Shipman and Carol S. Bearman, 408 N. Congress Ave., Polo.
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Anderson posted bond and was released. Nov. 30 Richard A. Eikenberry, 24, of Rock Falls was stopped at 1:38 a.m. on U.S. 30 and Town Hall Road in Lee County and was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, disobeying a stop sign, improper lane usage, and unlawful transportation of alcohol. Eikenberry posted bond and was released. Passenger Joshua D.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Nov. 27 Michael Medlar, 36, Byron, residential burglary, theft, plea status hearing Dec. 8. Sean Slattery, 27, Polo, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, obstructing justice, jury status call Jan. 22. Wade Winekauf, 58, Dixon, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, criminal sexual assault, jury status call Dec. 18. Steven Wallace, 27, Rochelle, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, jury status call Dec. 18. Dalton Ibarra, 19, Franklin Grove, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a vehicle, unlawful consumption of alcohol, jury status call Dec. 18. Nov. 29 Scott Cook, 30, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,651. Steven Anderson, 47, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call Dec. 18 Naomi Harris, 32, Rochelle, obstructing justice, status hearing Jan. 10. Michael Harris, 25, Oregon, criminal sexual assault, bond motion hearing Dec. 6. Amanda Nuckles, 25, Rochelle, non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, status hearing Jan. 22. Heather Lent, 24, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Dec. 18.
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Smith, 27, of Franklin Grove was wanted on a warrant. Smith posted bond and was released. State police investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ill. 2 and Sauk Road in Lee County at 1:53 p.m. A black Lincoln MKZ driven by Dana K. Covey, 50, of Sterling, was traveling north on Ill. 2 and failed to reduce speed to avoid striking a northbound gray Toyota Corolla driven by Nov. 30 Randal Rhoads, 56, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, jury status call Dec. 18. Jeffrey Parsons, 45, Oregon, delivery of a controlled substance, plea hearing Jan. 25. Dec. 1 Nicholas Smith, 26, Rochelle, aggravated fleeing to elude, status hearing Feb. 5. Sean Franklin, 45, Sterling, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Dec. 20. Rickey Barnett, 57, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call: Dec. 18. Joseph Piller, 38, Ashton, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Jan. 5. Dylan Prater, 24, Rock Falls, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Richard Christensen, 71, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Jan. 5. Eddie Blaylock, 24, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Dec. 19. Brian Barnett, 36, Byron, identity theft, status hearing Feb. 26. Oscar Milan, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Dec. 18; failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Dec. 18. Anita Chattic, 34, Sterling, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 22. Joaquin Martinez, 55, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 12. Andrew Long, 34, Oregon, pleaded guilty to fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 50 days up-front jail time with 130 days stayed and 24 months probation and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance
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Melissa J. Madrigal, 46, of Dixon, at the intersection. Covey was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and texting while driving. Assisting at the scene were Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Dixon Police Department, Dixon Rural Fire and Dixon Fire Department. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. abuse assessments or treatment as recommended. Gabriel Borrego, 22, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 5. Cory Love, 41, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 5. David Peet, 64, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Dec. 6. Torye Green, 27, Oregon, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver cannabis, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Jan. 5. Keith Livingston, 44, Stillman Valley, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail, due and remittable on Oct. 5, 2018 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 $1,641. Tyler Zies, 19, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to residential burglary. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 24 days in jail with time served and 48 months Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities probation. Hanson also ordered Zies to submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $1,991. A count of trespass to a residence was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Cruz Villarreal, 22, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, pretrial conference Dec. 18. Juan Salinas, 41, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance, bond motion hearing Dec. 13. Sammy Silvas, 38, Rochelle, two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing Dec. 6.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL D. JUDKINS AKA MICHAEL JUDKINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 56 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS PAGE 35 AS DOCUMENT NO. 366685 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068. P.I.N. 24-20-481-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17060180 December 7, 14, & 21, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: RUSSELL J. STATLER, Deceased. No. 2017 P 99 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RUSSELL J. STATLER. Letters of Office were issued on November 17, 2017, to GREGORY R. STATLER and DINA M. LILLYMAN, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: GREGORY R. STATLER and DINA M. LILLYMAN Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal.com November 30, December 7 & 14, 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEVONNE K. GETZELMAN, Deceased No. 17-P-101 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given in the death of DEVONNE K. GETZELMAN. Letters of office were issued on November 27, 2017, to Gregory A. Getzelman, 713 Kingsway Lane, Byron, Illinois, 61010, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 W. Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of The Court, Ogle County Judicial Center, Oregon, Illinois 61061 or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publicaiton of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 30th day of November, 2017. GREGORY A. GETZELMAN, Administrator For the Estate of DEVONNE K. GETZELMAN, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WilliamsMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815)732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith B. Dorty; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00043 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/30/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on January 5, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-35-100-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16747 W White Oak Rd Forreston, IL61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-05011. I3066224 November 30, December 7 & 14 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. James Slothower; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/8/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on January 5, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 4 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-23-227-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1163 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-03789. I3068305 #-17-03789. I3068305 November 30, December 7, & 14, 2017
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Publication Notice (Change in Assumed Name Certificate) Public Notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2017, a supplemental certificate of ownership of business was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Jimbo's BBQ & Brew 408 E. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: November 29, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk December 7, 2017
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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
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1 Cemetery Plot for sale at Chapel Hill in Dixon in the Garden of Prayer. $700. Doesn't include transfer fee. 815-758-2755 Garden of Prayer - 2 lots at Chapel Hill Memorial Park $800 each 505-264-1364
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parRefs. req. ties. 815-336-2305.
ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★
ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
STERLING 2 Bed Apt for rent in Sterling; new kitchen, new bath, new paint, new floors, basement with w&d hook up. $600/mo. Available Immediately. Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com 2BR, 2BA Duplex, $375/mo. + dep. No Pets. 815-537-5836 Apts. For Rent No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815-716-0367.
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Lg.1BR W/D H/U. Water, sewer garb. Inc. $425/mo. Efficiency $350/mo. 815-440-5452 Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130. Sm. unfurnished studio, move in ready, & refrig., stove $300 + dep & util. Call 815-441-6031
MILLEDGEVILLE NEW TODAY 3BR Ranch, parking, 2BR available at $350 each + 1/3 of utilities. No pets. No smoking. 815-590-0931.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. James Slothower; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/8/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on January 5, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-23-227-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1163 Westview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-03789. I3068305 #-17-03789. I3068305 November 30, December 7, & 14, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL D. JUDKINS AKA MICHAEL JUDKINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 56 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the front door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6895 South Sarah Avenue, Rochelle, Illinois 61068. P.I.N. 24-20-481-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17060180 December 7, 14, & 21,2017
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARAINE KAY SCOTT, Deceased. No. 2017 P 66 NOTICE OF CLAIM Notice is given of the death of Laraine Kay Scott who died on February 12, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on September 7, 2017 to Amanda J. Martinez as Independent Executor, whose address is 601 S. Division Avenue, Polo, Illinois, and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than May 23, 2018 and any claim not filed within that period is barred, Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Kelly Flessner Attorney for Executor
Prepared by: Kelly Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 kf@hsdixonlaw.com November 23, 30 & December 7 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith B. Dorty; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17 CH 00043 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/30/2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on January 5, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE STATE OF IL PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FIVE (25) NORTH, RANGE SEVEN (7) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTYFIVE (35), SAID POINT BEING 1176.53 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 337.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 33 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 426.30 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 58 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 337.21 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 02 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 419.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 01-35-100-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16747 W White Oak Rd Forreston, IL61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-05011. I3066224 November 30, December 7 & 14 2017
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Lee County Deputy Clerk/ Investment Officer Applications are being accepted for a permanent, fulltime, accounting position for the Lee County Treasurer's Associate Office. degree in accounting required. Responsibilities include collection of property taxes, bookkeeping skills, strong accounting knowledge, reconciliation and finanstatements, cial and assisting with investing county funds. Competitive salary and full benefits. Application and job description are available online at www.leecountyil.com or at the Old Lee County Courthouse, Administrator's Office, 3rd floor, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL. Completed applications must be received by 4:30p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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TRUCKS
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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2000 Chevy 1500 ext. cab, 4x4, 5.3 engine, 230k mi., good tires, runs good, $2650 815757-5400
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2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD, dual remote sliding doors/hatch, DVD, leather, pwr seats, multi navigation, CD, rn flat tires, 142K mi. $8,500 815-440-4690
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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233
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2014 Hyundai Accent $8,999*
2013 Nissan Sentra SR $10,999*
Only 59,000 Miles!
2015 Dodge Dart $12,999*
2012 Jeep Compass $10,999*
2014 Chevy Impala $10,999*
2013 Ford Focus $9,999*
Only 16,000 Miles!
New Tires! Great MPG!
Only 52,000 Miles!
Only 36,000 Miles!
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*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 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 $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details