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Fatal Accident

Food Drive

Oregon bowler Austin Strite rolls a perfect game at a meet in Peru. B1

A Polo woman dies following a traffic accident during Monday’s snowstorm. A2

Scouts will pick up food donations at your door Dec. 16. A8

New CPR unit for EMTs

Biking to Lowden?

Park district, city seeking grant for path

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecountynews.com The Oregon Park District and City of Oregon are working together to seek a grant for a bike path to connect downtown Oregon to a popular state park.

As of Dec. 1, the Oregon Park District has applied for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant, which would help to build a 1.88 mile, $1.35 million bike trail connecting the downtown Oregon Mayor Ken Williams and Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk discuss the finalized area to Lowden State Park. The state map for the proposed bike trail that will connect Oregon’s downtown area with Lowden State Park. The administers funds from the federal trail would be paid for by an ITEP grant, which the park district applied for Dec. 1. Photo by Zach Arbogast. grant program. of those tourism dollars come out of Oregon,” “The great part is it will connect not just the people in our community to he said.

The plan has roots from the 1990s, when Lowden, but it will also connect visitors to our downtown,” said Oregon Park District the Department of Natural Resources looked Executive Director Erin Folk. “This is really into creating a trail, but couldn’t get funding for it. Later, the Ogle County Greenway Plan a win-win for the community and visitors.”

The trail would begin at the corner of in 2003 planned for a trail.

The park district picked it up in 2012, Ill. 64 and North River Road on the west side of the road, cross to the east side just started to design it, and nearly submitted an past Messie’s, and then run all the way to ITEP application at that time, but decided to Lowden on a separated path - no bicyclists hold off.

“At the time, we started to do a lot of or automobiles would need to compete for renovations here at the Nash as part of a road space.

“Older designs had just a shoulder of road Parks and Recreation grant, and we felt it separated for this path, but this new design would be a large undertaking,” said Folk. puts a whole separate path, which is a much “So, we held off, and then [Ken Williams] higher comfort factor for riders and people and I started talking, and there was a big walking with kids and baby carriages,” said push from Bike Ogle and Oregon Together, with an emphasis on bike trails.”

Oregon Mayor Ken Williams.

The park district submitted an ITEP The trail is being built with a less than five application in 2016, but was denied. percent gradient, making it an easy walk.

“The problem was, at the time, we were The grant, if awarded, will pay for 80 percent of total construction costs, estimated going up against organizations that had their at $1.35 million for the trail and $60,000 phase one engineering complete, and we did for additional sidewalk near the southern not,” said Folk. “So, we went back at it, and started having discussions in late 2016 in entrance.

The remaining 20 percent is then billed preparation for a June 2018 submittal.”

However, a small change occurred: an to the responsible entity — the park district early submittal was set for Dec. 1 of this year. will cover the $270,000 remaining on the trail, and the city is paying for the sidewalk, The application was finished in the middle which Williams said funds have already been of November, and the district will find out in March if it was accepted. earmarked for.

Williams appreciated the different entities Economic boosts play a big role in the big coming together to get the engineering and push to get ready for the ITEP application.

Folk cited the 250,000 people annually application process completed.

“A unique part of this is the collaboration who visit Lowden State Park, and Williams between three government entities, which added that $76.91 million was spent on tourism in Ogle County this past year, as you don’t often obtain: the county, the tracked by Blackhawk Waterways, a state- city, and the park district each contributed towards this,” said Williams. “Add to that sponsored convention and visitors bureau.

For comparison, Whiteside and Lee the involvement with IDOT and IDNR, that counties were recorded at $37.1 million puts three state organizations and three local This illustration shows the proposed bike trail.

Beginning near the south end at the intersection of and $30.5 million in tourism revenue, government bodies all working together.”

The park district spent $40,000 on the Ill. 64 and North River Road, the trail runs north into respectively.

“Ogle County tourism is very important, engineering, and the city and county each Lowden State Park, staying east of the road on its own, separate pathway. Photo supplied. and it’s largely recognized that the majority kicked in $19,000.

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon firefighters are breathing easier now that they have a cutting edge CPR device at their disposal.

As December rolled in, the Oregon Fire Protection District received an early Christmas present: a Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, or LUCAS, chest compression system.

The LUCAS device attaches around a victim in need of CPR via a plate that slides under the back and connects to a mechanized arch with a centered piston, positioned above the victim.

Once assembled, and with a battery engaged, LUCAS will perform chest compressions until the battery runs out, which lasts about 30 to 40 minutes.

“We’ve got two batteries, so we can get an hour or more of automated, hands-free compressions,” said Fire Chief Mike Knoup. “If all else fails, it has a plug that goes into an electrical outlet to continue compressions, and we have those in the ambulances.”

The entire device fits in a case similar in size and appearance to a school backpack.

“The fact that it’s a device doing the compression is only a single part of the big picture,” Knoup said. “This reduces fatigue from a live EMT doing the compressions, allows compressions to continue while moving around tight corridors and up and down stairs, where an EMT would need to stop.”

According to Knoup, it is routine to need two to three extra people doing compressions, rotating people as fatigue builds up. The LUCAS can help with that.

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Neighbors pay tribute to father, son killed in explosion

By Rachel Rodgers rrodgers@saukvalley.com A brigade of tractors stretched down a Lee County road on Saturday, providing a powerful tribute to two farmers who were laid to rest on a brisk late fall afternoon.

Massive and unyielding, the 51 tractors parked in a row across from Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy were waiting to usher in

their fallen brothers with flags billowing sharply in the wind.

It was a way for Rory and Ryan Miller’s extended farm family to honor the father and son who died Dec. 5 in an explosion after striking a natural gas pipeline when they were laying tile on a field northeast of the intersection of Ill. 38 and Nachusa Road.

“They were part of the

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fabric that makes up our Lee County community, and there’s a hole left now,” said Lee County farmer Katie Pratt, who helped organize the showing of solidarity honoring the men and supporting their family.

If it was harvest season, those tractors would be put to work on Miller’s fields helping to bring in the crop – but the farming community answers the call

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unquestioningly when one of their own is in need.

“It’s been a surreal week, and there’s a strong feeling of wanting to help, wanting to do something to show support for the family,” Pratt said. “People just want to do something to make it better, and this is a way we can show up.”

Farming was a shared passion between Rory, 59, of Amboy, and Ryan, 30, of

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Oregon, as well as working together as CPAs during tax season for Wipfli Inc. in Dixon, Rory for about 35 years and Ryan for three years.

Funeral services for the two were held on Saturday morning at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Among the outpouring of prayers and condolences during the week, a group of farmers wanted to give

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a testament to the Millers while respecting the family’s privacy during the burial.

Pratt spread the word with a Facebook post asking farmers to join in the tribute, and it was shared more than 500 times.

“It was the simplest way to show our support but also the one that would have the most impact,” she said.

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Polo woman dies in crash on icy Illinois 26

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Hamas Park, located 108 E. Diamond St. in Byron has undergone a major redevelopment in recent months. The park sits on the north side of the Rock River, just east of the Illinois 72 bridge. Photo by Earleen Hinton

New Byron park ready for the public

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Byron visitors, parents, and picnickers have another park to enjoy, with more still coming.

Hamas Park, 108 E. Diamond St. and north of the Rock River, has undergone redevelopment throughout September.

According to Byron Park District Executive Director Paul Zepezauer, construction is mostly finished on the park and it is ready for public use.

Hamas Park features a regraded and landscaped site, parking lot, asphalt trails, a children’s playground, and furnishings peppered through the park, such as picnic tables, benches, and 21 additional shade trees.

Work on the lightning and fishing stations will finish in the coming weeks, and a set of boat docks, kayak launch, memorial plaza, and signs will go up in the spring.

“Every bit of it is free to the public - including the boat docks and kayak launch,” Zepezauer said.

“People spending a day on the river can dock, come in to town, get what they need,

New CPR machine helps EMTs From A1 with us, we can now leave more behind to take another call - and believe me, it never fails that if we get one call, a second one needing EMTs comes in behind it,” said Knoup.

While people often suggest they hope not to have to use emergency equipment, Knoup had a more pragmatic statement: the EMTs can expect to need to the Lucas anywhere from 15 to 20 times in a given year.

“It’s not one of those ‘buy it but hope we never use it’ deals,” Knoup said. “It’s going to get used, and it’s going to make lives easier for both EMTs and victims needing CPR.” The LUCAS device cost $14,500, which was actually discounted from an original quote of $16,000. The fire department secured about $7,000 through fundraising, which is still ongoing, but approved the purchase mid-November by using what was raised and dipping into the department’s budget.

“We really don’t like to do that, considering out budget isn’t high to begin with,” Knoup said. “However, we knew the price would increase by 15 percent come the first of the year, so if we were serious about it, we needed to jump on it.”

Knoup says future plans include trying to raise funds to finish covering the current LUCAS, and eventually get a second device in the station.

and get back on the water.”

Zepezauer said he was particularly proud of the visual effect the park gives when coming into Byron from the forest preserve.

“If you’re coming in to Byron from the other side of the river, this is the first thing people are going to see as they come into town,” said Zepezauer. “It’s really a neat piece of land, which has been underutilized in the past, and is going to see some use now.”

The park district gained ownership of Hamas Park in 2014, and was awarded a $298,500 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant for redevelopment in 2015, with $46,700 for land acquisition.

The total budget for the new park is $650,000.

A 26-year-old Polo woman died Monday afternoon after a twovehicle crash on an icy highway.

Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said Sarah Johnson, who was 29 weeks pregnant, died from blunt force trauma.

Her unborn baby also died.

Johnson was a front seat passenger in a car driven by her husband, Daryl, 27.

Their 3-year-old daughter Kylia was also a passenger in the car.

According to a press release from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, the car was traveling north on Ill. 26 approximately three miles south of Polo near the intersection with Edgewood Road when it went out of control on the snow-covered roadway.

It entered the southbound lane when it was struck on the passenger side by a pick-up truck driven by Dan Ditzler, 29, of Polo. The crash occurred at 3:45 p.m.

The Johnsons were extricated from their car

and transported to KSB Hospital, Dixon, where Sarah was later pronounced dead.

Her husband and daughter suffered serious injuries and have been transferred to a Rockford hospital.

Ditzler and his three passengers, a 7-monthold girl, a 2-year-old girl, and 5-year-old boy, were transported to KSB for minor injuries.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Polo Fire Department, Polo Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Dixon Rural Fire Department, and CGH Ambulance.

The crash remains under investigation.

The fast-moving snowstorm Monday afternoon dropped between one and three inches of wet snow across the county and caused road conditions to deteriorate quickly, which led to numerous accidents.

“Between 3:15 and 6:15 we had 19 accidents,” VanVickle said.

Ten of those were crashes that resulted in three injuries, and the other nine were vehicles that slid into the ditch, he said.

Residents need to adhere to city’s snow parking ordinance

The LUCAS CPR machine demonstrates on a CPR dummy at the Oregon Fire Protection District. The device can provide automated, full-strength chest compressions for more than 30 minutes while a victim is transported. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reminds motorists of parking rules following a snowstorm of one inch or more.

Vehicles must be parked on the side of the street where the even-numbered building or house would be located between the hours of 7 a.m. on that day and 7 a.m. of the following day on even calendar days.

Vehicles must be parked on that side of the street where the odd-numbered building or house would be located between the hours of 7 a.m. on that day and 7 a.m. of the following day on odd calendar days.

Any person who violates

this subsection shall be fined $30.

The police are authorized to remove an tow any vehicle that has not conformed to the snow ordinance.

Vehicles towed for being parked illegally, will be restored to the owner or operator after payment of the original ticket is paid in full in addition to towing and storage charges if the payment is made within 48 hours after the vehicle was removed.

After the 48-hour period, the owner/operator will have to pay an additional $45 for each additional 48-hour period.

Vehicles not restored

to their owners within 15 days shall be considered as abandoned vehicles.

It is also unlawful for vehicles to be parked in a city municipal lot for an uninterrupted period longer than 12 hours.

Rows in city lots are numerically marked allowing even numbered rows between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on even calendar days beginning at 7 p.m.

Parking is allowed in oddnumbered rows between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on odd calendar days beginning at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact the police department at 815-732-2803.

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

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

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

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Boys’ Working Reserve served on farms during WWI 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 Harold J. Boos, a senior at Oregon High School in 1918, wrote the following article about the Boys’ Working Reserve, an almost forgotten federal program for boys ages 16-21 during World War I.

By Harold J. Boos The boys of the United States have been asked by their President, Governor and the officials of the government to do their bit by serving on farms.

Boys of 16, 17, or 18 can solve the problem of obtaining farm help and can help win this war by increasing the output of the nation.

We cannot win this war without food. Food is as important right now as ammunition.

We are asked to supply, or help to supply, several allied countries and we must increase our output to make up for the additional orders.

We must not fail to feed the starving countries because that would mean our failure in the war and our own peace and happiness after the war.

Pamphlets have been given out by the State Farm Associations throughout the country asking for help and giving the conditions for enlisting.

Boys who wish to work on farms before school closes in June are allowed to go to work and receive their credits at school.

Thousands of young boys

are leaving school the last of this month and many more expect to leave next month.

At the present time high wages are offered and the work is easily obtained.

When boys enlist in this Reserve, they are helping themselves at the same time they are helping the government.

If the boys were asked to contribute their services, it would be different, but now they are given their credits.

They receive high wages and they are looked upon as patriotic young men.

Many boys should be glad to have the opportunity.

Today in Germany boys of 16 and 17 are serving in the trenches.

Thousands of young men have been killed, while in Fight World Famine was ad advertisement urging youths America we have not felt the between the ages of 16 to 21 to join the U.S. Boys’ Working Reserve. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick first sting of war.

Unless we supply our Boys who have never seen This idea is all right but in army with food, our young a farm have enlisted and at most cases the work taken men and young boys of 16 the present time the crops up is doing the nation very will be serving in trenches for the year 1918 look very little good. and our future standard will promising.

Other schools are excusing be ruined.

If boys cannot do farm boys for farm work only and If the boy enlists in the work, they can at least take this keeps boys where they Boys’ Working Reserve he someone’s place, in order will do the most good. does not have to be a slave that they may join the Army Our nation’s prosperity or give all his time to the or the Navy. depends on a small scale, farm.

This Working Reserve is upon the Boys’ Working All he has to do in his doing wonderful work under Reserve and the work it can spare time is agriculture Mr. Ramsey, president of do. work or, if convenient, work the Reserve, and the number In Ogle County a report on a farm. of enlistments is gradually by G. T. Snyder of the Farm He is asked to increase the increasing.

Bureau stated the Boys’ wealth of the nation in this This Working Reserve Working Reserve has made way. stands for our wealth in a good showing in 1918 and He is not making money agricultural products and there is no doubt that next for someone else, but he is should be considered by all year will see much greater working for everyone in the high school students. demand for the boys on the United States and is doing In many schools the boys farms. his bit to save his country. have been able to leave with Boys of the city schools full credits, regardless of This year Ogle County have gone to the country and whether their work was on a Farmers have produced and have made good. harvested record crops. farm or not.

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.

Chairs are available but participants may bring their own pillows and blankets and even wear their pajamas.

We publish wedding, engagement, birth, and anniversary notices for FREE. Email your notice along with a photo to news@ oglecountynews.com or call 815-732-6166 ext. 5903 for details.

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Farm to Win “Over There” was an advertisement that urged youths between the ages of 16 to 21 to join the U.S. Boys’ Working Reserve. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

Here are what some of the Boys Working Reserve pins looked like. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick

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Local support made fair a success

SVCC to host ag event The Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College, in partnership with Lee County Farm Bureau, is hosting a breakfast and ag workshop on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria and Mathis Theatre

By Stan Eden Ogle County Fair Board Member Local support, both volunteering and financial, helped make the Ogle County Fair a success last summer, according to fair board association president Harlan Holm.

President Holm told those attending the fair association’s annual meeting last month that the volunteer labor provided by association members and directors, 4-H club and FFA members, and financial contributions from individuals and businesses all helped make the fair successful.

He thanked 4-H Leaders and volunteers and the allvolunteer fair board for their “dedication and hard work.�

Holm said that while funding from state allocations for premiums and rehabilitation have become much less over the past several years, local business and individuals have stepped up to support the fair.  Holm said he is confident that “with the help of the fair board members and volunteers including 4-H and FFA members we will have a great Fair in 2018.� 4-H and adult volunteers,

Obituary Elmer P. Canik

The Ogle County Fair Association board met recently following their annual meeting to elect officers: Pictured here, left to right, are: Brad Larson, Mt. Morris, treasurer; Harlan Holm, Oregon, president; Miss Ogle County Fair Queen Katelyn Mernack, Stillman Valley; Carol Magnuson, Oregon, secretary; and Tom Simpson, Davis Junction, vice president. Plans are well underway for the 2018 Ogle County Fair to be held Aug. 1 to Aug. 6 at the Ogle County Fairgrounds. Photo by Stan Eden

fair association members, and board members attended the annual meeting which was held at the Ogle County Farm Bureau auditorium.  The meeting is held each year to review the past year’s fair and elect new directors. Holm was especially pleased with the turn-out for the five-day fair. He said that attendance was excellent this year due in part by having nice weather and the $8 dollar gate fee that included all on-grounds shows and free rides for adults and the kids.   “The free on-grounds shows were very well attended and enjoyed by all,�

he said.   The fair association recognized Bambi Hinkle as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year.  This award is given in recognition of exceptional volunteer work. Hinkle put numerous hours in at the gates selling tickets. Tom Simpson, of Davis Junction, Rita Dauphin, of Polo, and Randy Anderson, of Chana, were re-elected to three-year terms on the board. Other continuing board members include Carol Magnuson and Stan Eden, both of Oregon, Dave Engelbrecht, of Byron, Lyle

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

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LOUISE SMITH would like to thank our friends that took the time to provide their love and support to remember the contributions she made to so many people.

Glaser, of Aurora, OH.

Hopkins and John Dueth, both of Polo, and Rose Donegon, Michael “Butch�

Timm and Brad Larson, all of Mt. Morris.

The 2017 Miss Ogle County Fair Queen Katlyn Mernack was also recognized at the meeting..

Other fair officials include Dennis Alderks, of Chana, fair superintendent; Jon Sheely, of Oregon, assistant superintendent; and Dr. Tom Hughes, of Forreston, fair veterinarian. Next year’s Ogle County fair will be held Aug. 1-6 at the fairgrounds on Limekiln Road west of Oregon, just off Ill. 64.

Chana School reunion planned

Dec. 4 Anyone who was ever a Jeffrey Alan Smice, Jr. and student at Chana Elementary Stephanie Renee Kunz, both Dec. 1 School in Chana is asked to of Mt. Morris.

Ronald Wayne Crossley save a date for a celebration Dec. 5 and Anna Marie Castle, both next summer.

Fidencio Campos, Jr. and of Polo.

A reunion will be held on Cody James Cassidy, of Theresa Sue Hooper, both of Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Rochelle, and Sarah Kristine Sterling.

12 p.m. in the gymnasium of the school at 204 Main St., Chana. For information or to add would like to sayy contacts email chanatigers@ hotmail.com.

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respectively. Guest speakers are Dan Hawkins, Scott Stoller, and Dr. Ryan Anderson. For more information, visit svcc.edu/sbdc. Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 12.

Register at sbdc@svcc.edu or call 815-835-6244.

Truly blessed by family , friends, and the Forreston Community....

Thank You! May God Bless....

Elmer Paul Canik, 97, of Beloit, Wisconsin, died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at Pioneer Assisted Living Center.  He was born in Chicago on April 25, 1920, in the living quarters behind a barber shop to George and Hattie (Nicolaus) Canik.  Elmer proudly served in the Army’s 1st Armored Division in World War II, being inducted on Dec. 6, 1941, the day before Pearl Harbor, and serving until September of 1945.  Elmer married Mary Erbach on June 29, 1946 in St. Mathias Church, Chicago.

One of his favorite pastimes was sharing his military experiences with a willing ear. After the service he continued working for Beatrice Foods (Meadow Gold Butter).  Elmer’s employment with Beatrice Foods began in 1940 as a “Tag Boy� creating new tags to return milk cans to farmers, continuing after the war as office manager, internal auditor, and retiring from the Kerry Plant in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1985.  He was an avid woodworker; family and friends all have many treasured keepsakes from the “Chairman of the Boards.�

Elmer will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Mary (Erbach); sons, Michael (Barbara) and David (Jennifer); daughters, Carole Graff, Marilyn (Carl) Berg, Candace (David Dehnel) Canik, Susan (Michael) Mallow, and Erica (Michael) Strohm; son-in-law, Chuck Johnson; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and

nephews; extended family; and dear friends.  He was predeceased by his sweet daughter, Christine Johnson; sisters, Gertrude Kuban and Mildred Cisco; and brothers, Edward and Robert. The family would like to give a special thanks to Beloit Regional Hospice and the staff at Pioneer Court for their gentle and loving care.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2222 Shopiere Rd. Beloit, with Father Michael Resop officiating. Entombment will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation of remembrance will be held on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, Wisconsin, assisted the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the God’s Fund, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Beloit, Wisconsin.

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cookies. All of the cookies have been sold and with donations, we will have raised nearly $800 to give to the project. Bill Hare is leading a team of volunteers Dear Editor, in January. The group plans to build three The Polo Council of Churches would like houses while they are in Honduras. to thank everyone who donated cookies to the The Polo Council of Churches sponsors Cookie Sale to Benefit the Honduras Project. The council would especially like to thank several projects including the Our Table everyone who came to First State Bank in Community Meal, Christmas Basket Project, baccalaureate services, and supporting the Polo to purchase cookies. A special thank you to First State Bank in Polo Lifeline Pantry.

Polo for allowing us to use their space and for Karen Merlak their generous hospitality. Polo Our committee packed over 140 dozen

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Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

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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.

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

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EMMANUEL 606 Main St., Chana 61015 EVANGELICAL Pastor Chan Ik Choi LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-732-7683 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon chanaumc@gmail.com (Payne’s Point) Adult & Children’s Education Pastor Andrew Kayes 9 a.m.

Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated Sunday School 10:15 a.m. the First Sunday of Each Month EVANGELICAL FREE CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 102 S. Seminary St. 815-284-4554 Mt. Morris Pastor David Andermann Senior Pastor 815-632-6767 Bruce McKanna 9 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 14—1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 13—10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Bible Class Friday, Dec. 15—10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16—10:30 Food Pantry Volunteers a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas Program Saturday, Dec. 16—7 a.m.

Practice; 4 p.m. Christmas Men’s Accountability Group Caroling Sunday, Dec. 17—8:30 Sunday, Dec. 17—3rd a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday in Advent, 9 a.m. Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Worship, Children’s Christmas Service; 6 p.m. Candlelight Program; No Education Hour or Service Confirmation Class Log onto our website at Monday, Dec. 18— http://www.efcmm.org to check Newsletter Deadline out our latest opportunities and Tuesday, Dec. 19—12 p.m. updates ALIVE at Galena Steak House Wednesday, Dec. 20—11 FAITH DISCOVERY a.m. Advent Service CHURCH Thursday, Dec. 21—10 a.m.

801 W. Oregon St., Polo Bible Class Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 OPEN BIBLE 9 a.m. Sunday School 302 S. Franklin St., Polo 10 a.m. Worship Service Luke Schier, Pastor Nursery Available 815-946-2848 We are an independent nonSunday Worship 9:30 a.m. denominational Christian We include children in our church.

Sunday Worship experience Visitors are always welcome.

“Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right FAITH EVANGELICAL after our Praise & Blended LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Time.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Bible-Based Pastor Scott Ralston Passion for God Church 815-938-3203 Compassion for People “A Church with a Heart — Visit Our Website: In the Heart of Forreston” PoloOpenBible.org 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School CROSSROADS Thursday, Dec. 14—6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH, Bible Study WHITE PINES CAMPUS Sunday, Dec. 17—9 a.m. Choir 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo & Youth Christmas Program; 10 Pastor Chris Bradshaw a.m. Sunday School; 1-4 p.m.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Caroling 815-837-5255 Wednesday, Dec. 20—6:30 polo@crossroadscn.com p.m. Choir We offer contemporary worship Thursday, Dec. 21—6:30 p.m. and relevant Bible teaching Faithful Hands Quilting

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Early Deadline for Church News The deadline for church news for the Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 papers will be 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 28 respectively. The normal 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

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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.

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

At 9:30 a.m. the Children’s Christmas Program will be presented.

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 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship and GERMAN VALLEY All-Age Sunday School UNITED METHODIST Saturday, Dec. 16—4 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

505 Hill St., Oregon Church and Main Streets Agape Praise Team Worship www.fbcoregon.org Don Plock, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 17—9 a.m.

815-732-2642 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Rev. Jared Cochran & Sunday School; Newsletter “A Christ-centered, BibleLEAF RIVER BAPTIST Articles Due believing, family-oriented CHURCH Monday, Dec. 18—10 a.m. ministry.”

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Staff Meeting; 7 p.m. Staff & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Leaf River Parish Committee Meeting Sunday Worship Service Pastor Randy Newton Tuesday, Dec. 19—6 p.m.

10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 815-738-2205 Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Worship Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Email leafriverbc@gmail.

Committee Meeting Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; com Wednesday, Dec. 20—6:30 transportation and nursery Sunday Praise and Worship provided for all services.

Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Holy Communion in the provided) Chapel; No Wednesday Night FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 11 a.m.

Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice CHURCH (USA) Wednesday Prayer/Bible Saturday, Dec. 23—4 p.m.

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Studies 6 p.m.

Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m.

Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner Prayer Chain 738-2205 Agape Praise Team Worship 815-732-2894 Wednesday—Various Sunday, Dec. 24—9 a.m. www.fpcoregon.com Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Worship, Children’s Coin Handicapped Accessible Collection; 10:15 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED No Sunday Holy Communion is served the METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship, School; 4:30 p.m. Christmas first Sunday of each month.

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Eve Worship with Holy Pastor David Poust FIRST UNITED Sunday, Dec. 17—10 a.m.; Communion; 11 p.m. Christmas METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Eve Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion 402 First Ave., Forreston Worship Pastor David Poust PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 815-938-2380 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED CHURCH Thursday, Dec. 13—8 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. AA Meeting; 1 p.m. UMW 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Christmas Luncheon & Party at Pastor Chan Ik Choi 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Farmers; 7 p.m. Ad Council Handicapped Accessible 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 17—9 a.m.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School 10 a.m.

POLO CHURCH OF THE Monday, Dec. 18—8 a.m. AA Age Three through BRETHREN Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Sixth Grade.

Congress Ave. & Webster St. at The Depot; 3 p.m. Good Everyone is Welcome (The church is handicapped News Club accessible) MT. MORRIS CHURCH Pastor Leslie Lake FLORENCE UNITED OF THE BRETHREN PoloCob@risebroadband.net METHODIST CHURCH 409 W. Brayton Road 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 2649 W. Florence Rd., P.O. Box 2055 11 a.m. Sunday School Freeport Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Pastor Ginny Haney PRAIRIE DELL Worship Service 9 a.m.

Phone: 815-734-4573 PRESBYTERIAN Office hours Monday - Friday January, March, May, July, CHURCH 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon September, November 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Friday, Dec. 15—9 a.m.

Shannon VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry 815-864-2448 Saturday, Dec. 16—8 a.m.

2649 W. Florence Rd., 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; 4-7 Freeport 10 a.m. Worship Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier p.m. Living Hope Church 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 17—8:15 a.m.

Worship Service 9 a.m.

February, April, June, August, Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. WorREVIVE COMMUNITY ship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; October, December CHURCH 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Dec. 19—8:45 a.m. 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Email: pastor@revivemtm.

Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH com Leadership Team Meeting 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Southern Baptist Wednesday, Dec. 20—7:15 Forreston Saturday Night Service Presbyterian Church in p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 5:30 p.m.

America Pastor Drew Jones NORTH GROVE RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 815-938-3605 EVANGELICAL CHURCH www.forrestongrovechurch.

CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon com 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Craig Arnold, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Forreston 812-236-1213 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Church: 815-938-2194 Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Sunday School 9 a.m.

CHURCH FORRESTON REFORMED Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

1000 Ill. 64 West CHURCH Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Oregon 501 Third Ave. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Pastor Barbara Seward Pastor Lyle Zumdahl Open at New Life Community 815-732-7211 815-938-2424 Center www.saintbrides.org lylezumdahl@gmail.com Email:saint.bride.church@ 9:30 a.m. Worship OREGON gmail.com 10:45 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH OF GOD Services 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Sunday-Holy Communion-8 FREEDOM LUTHERAN Pastor Michael Hoffman and 10 a.m.

CHURCH, ELCA 815-732-6847 Classes Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School & 815-222-7270 Worship 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study Available Sunday Morning Worship You and your family are inSt. Bride’s follows traditional at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian vited to join us for worship on Anglican-Episcopal church Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. practices; is biblically based GIFT—Growing In Faith Pastor Hoffman’s Advent and both family and individual Together-Christian education message is titled “Shepherds oriented. Visitors are always for all ages following worship —Outstanding in Their Fields.” welcomed. service Greeting you will be Don Welcome Center is at and Pam Buse.

111 S. 4th St., Oregon During morning worship an

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Rev. Lucy Wynard Sunday, Dec. 17—9 a.m.

Christmas Program Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship, Christmas Program; 11:30 a.m.

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

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

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Last Call for Earth Angels donations

Basket Winner Lisa Keebler, of Oregon, won the free raffle basket at the St. Bride’s Rummage and Bake Sale last weekend. The proceeds of the event support many local projects that benefit those in need. Photo supplied

Drivers facilities to close for Christmas All Illinois Driver Services offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas.

All Monday through Friday Driver Services facilities will

be open for business Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday through Saturday facilities will open Wednesday, Dec. 27.

Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com and can change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers online.

This week is the “Last Call” to donate to Earth Angels at drop sites across Ogle County.

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

“This is the Last Call for Toy & Donations,” Straith said. “The deadline for donations at drop sites is Friday, Dec. 15. Afterwards donations will be accepted at Mt. Morris Senior Center.

Please help us get the word out!”

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

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.

Oregon-Mt. Morris Scouts food drive is this Saturday 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 non-perishable food donations in a bag by your front door, so it can be seen from the street.

The Scouts will start going 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 Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris respectively.

Please contact Ray Gruber 815-732-6807 or Kate Lehrke 815-732-7204 with any questions.

Rock River Center Activities 2017 RRC Holiday Brunch Rock River Center will be holding its annual Holiday Brunch on Friday, Dec. 22, from 7–9 a.m.

Our menu will include: bacon, egg casserole, Ann’s fresh cinnamon rolls, juices/ fruit, coffee, and tea.

The cost will be $8 per person, children under 6 are free and that includes everything!

Reservations and prepayment are required by Friday, Dec. 15, so we can be totally prepared with food and table settings. We will be drawing the winner of the birthday basket that morning as well.

All ages are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there.

2017 RRC Christmas Holiday Hours

Rock River Center will close for the Christmas Holiday Dec. 25 – 29 and also Jan. 1 for New Years Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Rock River Center wishes you a safe and happy holiday.

News from the CTC The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available to you weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The following computer class, facilitated by Rock River Center volunteers, has been scheduled in January 2018.

Lab hours with Scott Monday, Jan, 8 and Jan. 22– 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(Instructor: Scott

Zimmerman) This hour is for those looking for 1-on-1 assistance with common technology issues.

We are now scheduling dedicated lab times at 30-minute intervals. (11:30 and 12 noon) Call to schedule your lab time with Scott. Space is limited.

All scheduled classes are free to attend and open to the public. Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot.

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

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

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

Patti Kilmer, MSW from Generations @ Neighbors, leads the support group.

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

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

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

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

2511 or 815-298-7004.

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

Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 12 p.m. at Rock River Center.

(No meeting Dec. 26) Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes.

Join Marilyn for a different

topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

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

Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group.

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

Visit us on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org and like us on Facebook.

Oregon Library News

Story Times 18-24 Month Story Time (9:30 am) and Preschool (3-6 yrs old) Story Time (10:30 am) 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,815-732-2724, 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 Library to discuss 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

New! Evening Book Club Wednesday Night Readers will begin on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. This new book club will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. We will be discussing This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel at the January meeting.

Please pick up your copy at the Library today!

LEGO Club Meeting of the Lego Club will be on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. for grades 2nd -7th.

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.

Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening, 6 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon, 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.

New Releases Blood Brothers: The Story Of The Strange Friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill by Deanne Stillman (Non-Fiction 978 STI) The Last Move by Mary Burton (Mystery) Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer (Fiction) The Emperor’s Revenge

by Clive Cussler (Large Print Fiction) The Dog Who Came For Christmas by Sue Pethick

Participants in the Oregon Public Library’s Preschool Story Time can now display their own unique holiday trees. Photo supplied

(Large Print Fiction) Burning Bright by Nick Petrie (Fiction) Did You Hear? By Frank J Sileo E SIL The Bad Mood and the Stick by Lemony Snicket E SNI The Five Forms by Barbara McClintock E MCC The Littlest Train by Chris Gall E GAL Pup and Bear by Kate Banks E BAN Wishtree by Katherine

Applegate JAPP The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley J BRA Zoe’s Rescue Zoo: The Puzzled Penguin by Amelia Cobb J COB Belle’s Discover by Tessa Roehl JDIS Red’s Planet Friends and Foes by Eddie Pitman J COMIC PIT Miles Morales SpiderMan by Jason Reynolds J REY

Stolen Child by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch J SKR Rey’s Story by Elizabeth Schafer JSTA The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine by Mark Twain J TWA For accessibility accommodations, please call 815-732-2724 The Oregon Public Library is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon.

POLO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, P.C. 109 S. Franklin • Polo, IL 61064

Karla J. Byrd, D.C. R. Keith Webb, D.C. Bonnie McKean 815-946-9977 Office Manager 815-946-4155 SM-ST1468681

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 winsome 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!)

Mon. & Wed. 9-8 Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-12 Fri. 9-5 Sat. 8-11:30

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Oregon Park District starts SilverSneakers The Oregon Park District has found a silver lining inside a new program called SilverSneakers.

SilverSneaker participants age 65 and up, with designated Medicare plans and group retiree plans, now have an opportunity to use Nash Recreation Center free of charge.

Park district officials have been working to become a provider location for several years and is very excited about the opportunity this presents for active aging adults in our community. “Having the opportunity to provide free access to adults 65 years and older will hopefully serve as a launching pad for individuals to take their health seriously and no longer use cost as a deciding factor in staying active,� said Erin Folk, park district executive director.  “Our patrons have been very patient as we worked through the approval process. In just the few shorts days since announcing our acceptance in the program we’ve had several new members sign up as well as rewarding our current members with no-cost SilverSneaker memberships,�

Folk said. “Anyone that has purchased a pass for Nash Recreation

will receive a pro-rated refund based on the time left in their membership. Their membership will then be transferred to a SilverSneaker pass,� Folk said.

The SilverSneakers network includes thousands of locally owned gyms and nationally recognized brands in fitness and the Oregon Park District is proud to be one of the newest locations.

SilverSneakers members can now enjoy the pool, fitness center and gymnasium at Nash at no extra cost.

The cost of each visit is covered by the SilverSneakers program and reimbursed to the park district monthly. Eligible SilverSneakers members should present their SilverSneakers membership ID at Nash Recreation Center during their first visit. “If you are unsure if you are a member or do not have a membership ID the front counter staff at Nash can assist in determining your eligibility or visit www.silversneakers. com,� Folk said.

Individuals who have questions should contact Nash at 815-732-3101.

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David L. Rahn academic bowl teams conclude regular seasons

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The Eagles of David L. Rahn Junior High concluded their regular Academic Bowl season with matches at Polo and with Winnebago.

On Nov. 27, the Eagles traveled to Aplington Junior High to take on Polo. The eighth grade competed first.

In a very slow first half, the Eagles answered three ‘tossup’ questions correctly to Polo’s one to take an early 45-30 lead.

The second half was a mirror image of the first with DLR answering three ‘tossup’ questions and Polo, one.

The Eagles were victorious, 100-45.

Miguel Vazquez led the team with two correct answers in math and spelling.

Jared Glendenning, Taylar Rufer, Lindsie Van Dyck and Isaac Brooks all contributed one answer.

The seventh graders were up next. After a few incorrect guesses, DLR jumped out to

an early lead at the break, 9520.

The Eagles dominated the second half with six ‘toss-up’ answers out of the remaining 10 questions. DLR won easily, 195-50.

Bryan Immel paced the Eagles with five answers, Ryan Fox added three, Jackson Fox had two and Abigail Rogers and Kaitlyn Drew each correctly responded on one question.

In their final regular season match of the year, the Eagles hosted the always competitive Winnebago Indians. The seventh grade competed first.

In one of the closest and best matches of the season, the visiting Indians were on the board first with five quick ‘toss-up’ responses.

DLR came roaring back with four correct answers of their own.

The home team held a slight advantage at the break,

100-85.

In the second half, Winnebago answered five ‘toss-up’ questions right but DLR stayed close with bonus answers.

In the end, Winnebago won, 150-175. Jackson Fox led DLR with three correct answers, Ryan Fox and Alexys Davis each added one.

In the eighth grade match, DLR was on the board first with two correct ‘toss-up’ answers from Rufer and one from Glendenning.

Then the questions became difficult and the match stalled. DLR led at the midway point, 60-5.

The two teams exchanged two correct ‘toss-up’ answers each in the second half to allow DLR to win, 100-40.

Rufer led the team with two responses. Glendenning, Brooks and Vazquez all had one.

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Austin Strite rolls a perfect 300 at L-P Classic Girls team marks 47th consecutive dual win

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Oregon’s Austin Strite was perfect as he closed out his day at the Cavalier Classic at Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru. Strite, a junior, rolled a perfect 300 in the sixth game as Oregon took third as a team.

Strite’s 300 capped off a day that saw him break 200 in every game but one. His 1,342 series was good for third overall, just 55 pins behind individual champion Tyler Wilmoth of Plainfield North.

Kyle Strite and Justin Poole also broke 1,200 for the day. Kyle Strite had a 266 game on his way to a 1,281, and Poole had a 233 game and a 1,215 series.

On the girls side, Oregon was second with a 5,046.

Caitlyn Kaltenbrun led the Hawks with a 1,142 series, good for third overall. She had games of 203, 213 and 208. Rebbeca Meyers had a 1,007 series with a 204 game.

Rochelle’s Katie Dummer was the individual champion with a 1,246. Rockford East rolled a 5,062

to claim the team title.

Girls Roll vs. South Beloit On Dec. 6, the girls team made it 47 consecutive dual wins defeating South Beloit 3,007 to 2,183.

Returning state qualifier Caitlyn Kaltenbrun led the way with a 585 series, including two games over 200. Rebecca and Samantha Meyers were at 510 and 504.

Taylor McKinzie and Anna Head were close behind with a 491 and 486 series. Next was Hannah Kaltenbrun with 431.

“This season was considered a rebuilding year – losing five seniors, but the 6-0 start certainly is encouraging,” said Al Nordman, a part-time assistant to head coach Eric Carlson.

The previous night, though, was the high point of the year with a win over 2017 state-qualifier Dixon.

“The return match in Dixon in January will be an even bigger challenge as home field advantage in bowling is very big,” Nordman said.

Since the 2013-14 season, the girls are 66-4.

The boys also whipped South Beloit (3541-2921) and are 8-0 in duals.

Justin Poole (Winnebago co-op) had a sparkling 224-249-202 (675) series to pace the Hawks.

Kyle Strite was right there with Poole, bowling his first two games

Oregon’s Austin Strite bowls last week at Plum Hollow in Dixon. The junior rolled a perfect game at Lasalle-Peru on Saturday. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft, Sauk Valley Media

in 214 and 256, before tailing off to a 183 for a 653 series. Austin Strite was at 597, Eddie Buttens 563, Tyler Meyers 538 and Jacob Smith 515.

“This season, the boys team has

16 members with 13 from Oregon,” Nordman said. “The varsity is led by two juniors and no seniors.

Since 2008-09, during which Oregon twice had stretches of freshmen-dominated teams, the

boys have a record of 98-39.

With 24 bowlers in the program, with all levels from beginner to state qualifiers, Nordman has come back to help coach Carlson teach the game.

Bailey Montavon leads Oregon past Polo 50-32

By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Pure aggression took the Oregon Lady Hawks to a 50-32 victory over the Polo Lady Marcos Tuesday evening.

Oregon came out swinging from the get-go, scoring 16 points to Polo’s seven. Relatively low-scoring second quarters for both teams put the game at a 22-11 halftime score, in favor of Oregon.

“That’s the way we usually play: they just come out and try to out-hustle the other team, maybe take them by surprise a little bit,” said Oregon head coach Kristy Eckardt.

At the same time, that aggression turned into nine fouls in the first half, and eight in the second.

“I think we may have had six in the first quarter,” said Eckardt. “That wasn’t quite what we were hoping for.”

The Lady Marcos didn’t go down Oregon’s Bailey Montavon (20) battles Polo’s Hannah Blumhoff (15) for a loose ball Tuesday without fighting, with 12 points in the night in Oregon. Montavon led Oregon in scoring with 18 points. Photo by Earleen Hinton third quarter to Oregon’s 17, and nine

points to the Lady Hawks’ 11 in the fourth.

But they couldn’t bridge the early gap for a final score of 50-32.

Polo struggled both on offense and defense against Oregon, seemingly at a height and aggression disadvantage the entire game. Oregon didn’t necessarily have an impressive ratio of shots attempted to points, but they had nearly free reign on rebounds and repeated shot attempts.

Polo also failed to take advantage where they could, missing eight free throws - including four bonus shots after Oregon breaching the foul limit, twice.

“Our shots just couldn’t land,” said Polo head coach Jeff Grobe. “I bet we missed 10 or 12 short, easy shots.”

Oregon’s scoring was led by Bailey Montavon with 18, followed by Jessica Hunt with 10, and Addie Kitzmiller with 9.

Polo’s Alex Dusing, a freshman, led the team with 18 points, with seven other players scoring two each.

Hawk wrestlers get an early season test at Lena

By Randy Holland The Hawk wrestlers got an early season test as they traveled to Lena to face 15th ranked ErieProphetstown, and top ranked and defending dual team state champion Lena-Winslow-Stockton on Dec. 5.

E-P defeated the Hawks 58-15 and Le-Win also scored 58 points to just nine for Oregon.

In a second trip to the west on Dec. 7, the Hawks dropped a close one 32-30 to Rockridge and defeated host West Carroll 33-27 at a meet in the Mt. Carroll Junior High.

Oregon is now 3-5 for the young season.

The Hawks started with an early lead against Erie. After a double forfeit at 138, Noah Paul pinned in a half nelson in 22 seconds to put the Hawks on top by six.

Chris Alaniz added to the lead, weathering a late tilt to hold on for a 9-7 win.

Forfeits at 160 and 170, put Oregon down 12-9 and Erie won the next three. Garrett Moser gave up a chicken wing in the second and a tilt in the third to go down 12-3.

At 195, Zach Crandall had the first takedown, but got thrown with a hip toss and pinned 30 seconds into the third period.

Jeff Gracyalny also had the first takedown but he was rolled

and pinned at 5:20. After Oregon forfeited 285, the Hawks were down 34-9.

Andrew Herbst got a win, starting with a chicken wing for three points in the first and reversing into a half nelson with 41 seconds left in the second.

From there, it was all Panthers.

At 113, Riley Benson got taken down and turned with a half nelson in 36 seconds. Jacob Milliman got taken down and pinned in a half nelson at 1:52. Forfeits at 126 and 132 finished the meet.

Chase Clark opened the Le-Win meet with a win at 145, scoring a double leg takedown in the first and holding off a late rally for a 5-4 decision.

At 152, Alaniz was scoreless in the first, but got reversed to his back in a half nelson at 2:54. 160 and 170 were forfeits.

At 182, Moser got the first takedown, but was taken over the front in a half nelson at 1:42. With a spinning takedown and two penalty points in the third, Gracyalny took a 6-1 win at 195.

At 220, Jacob Davis got taken down in a high crotch and pinned in a half nelson at 1:20. A forfeit at 285 left Oregon in a 36-6 hole.

Herbst took a hard fought win for the Hawks at 106, hitting a switch in the second and riding out the third to win 2-0.

At 113, Benson fought hard but lost four sets of backpoints in a

14-0 major decision loss.

Two forfeits by Oregon and a double forfeit brought up Paul at 138 against third ranked Hunter Luke. Paul had a one point lead in the third when his shot was countered and he went to his back at 4:27.

The junior varsity Hawks did not fare well at Le-Win. Austin Ebert got the only win, a half nelson at 1:47 after scoring a cradle for three points earlier in the period. Ebert lost a second match by a fall at 3:08.

Anthony Wolfe lost three first period pins, two in half nelsons and one in a body lock. Jacob Davis was pinned in a half nelson at 3:06.

The half nelson got Adam Glendenning twice, at 1:56 and 1:42, and he also lost a 9-1 major decision. In the only JV match at West Carroll, Benson pinned in a headlock at 2:18 The Rockridge/West Carroll meet was fast moving and forfeit filled.

Against the Rockets, Oregon won three matches by forfeits, Wolfe at 160, Glendenning at 170, and Benson at 106 getting the six point passes. 182, 285, and 120 were double forfeits.

In the eight matches that were left, Rockridge won four by pins, one by technical fall and one decision.

The only wins on the mat for the Hawks were Herbst with a half

nelson in 52 seconds at 113, and Paul with two sets of backpoints before he pinned with a reverse half at 1:26 in the last match of the meet.

Ebert dropped the 22-7 technical fall in the first match of the meet, losing seven takedowns. Getting pinned were Alaniz in a headlock Turn to B2

Oregon’s Andrew Herbst, 106 pounds, gets ready to pin his Belvidere North opponent during a match at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon on Dec. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Oregon falls to Lutheran 65-50 The Lady Hawks fell behind 34-21 by halftime and couldn’t catch up in a Big Northern loss at the Blackhawk Center on Dec. 5.

Jessica Hunt led the way with 18 points for Oregon (35, 1-2), and hit the team’s lone 3-pointer.

Bailey Montavon added 13 points, and Olivia Lambrigtsen went 8-for-12

from the free-throw line and scored 10 points.

Ambranette Storr poured in 28 points for the Crusaders.

The Hawks fell to Polo 9255 in a non-conference match on Dec. 5 The loss for Oregon was a case of too fast, too experienced and too deep.

“They truly wore us down,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil

said. “They want to play fast and we don’t.”

The Hawks hung with Polo for a little over a quarter before missed shots and turnovers began to mount up.

Polo has only been tested once on its way to a 7-0 record and that was the night before.

Trey Woolsey led Oregon with 17 points followed by Dalton Hermes with 16.

Wrestlers defeat West Carroll From B1 at 4:58, and Gracyalny winged back and pinned at 3:34.

Also losing by fall were Davis on a takedown to his back in 12 seconds, and Donghyun Kwon, taken to his back and pinned with two seconds left in the second.

Chase Clark just did not have enough horsepower in the 132 pound match, dropping a 6-3 decision.

Oregon had to come Polo’s Lucas Hammond (14) powers past Oregon defenders Trey Woolsey (23) and from behind to defeat West Austin Wilson (5) for a basket during Dec. 5 action in Polo. Photo by Zach Arbogast Carroll. The Hawks won

three matches by forfeits, Glendenning at 182, Davis at 220, and Paul at 145, and 170, 285, and 132 were double forfeits.

The meet started at 160 with Wolfe taken down to his back and pinned in 43 seconds.

After forfeits, Gracyalny was caught in three point cradles twice in the second on his way to a 10-4 loss.

At 103 after more forfeits, Herbst traded switches in the second and rode out the third to take a 7-3 win. More

forfeits followed before Kwon was driven down to his back and pinned at 1:03 to make the score 27-15 West Carroll.

The Hawks would win out to take the meet.

At 138, Clark came alive and led 13-0 when he worked the butcher for a fall at 2:46.

Paul took his forfeit at 145 to tie the team score and Alaniz worked a heel pick into a half nelson and then a Saturday night for a fall in 25 seconds to put the Hawks on top.

Sports Column Basketball and football growth is stagnant

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Periodically, this column throws out a few odds and ends and today is time to catch up on that.

According to National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in football and basketball has been stagnant.

Since 2000, the largest growth for the boys has been seen in cross country (45%), soccer (37%), track and field (25%).

For the girls, it is the same – cross country (46%), soccer (43%) and track and field (22%).

That’s not a surprise, as evidenced by a running boon of all ages and the influence of youth soccer leagues.

Traditional sports like football, basketball and baseball aren’t seeing the same growth. It’s not as big

of a deal to the youth of America, as it once was in years past.

Deets Leaving Polo With Polo’s Ryan Deets leaving to take over as head coach of the Dixon boys track and field team, it’s a big loss for the ForrestonPolo program. Look for the enthusiastic Deets to parlay the success Dixon has had in track to even bigger things.

With NIU’s football team playing Duke in a bowl game later this month, it will be just another road trip for local radio personality and Hawk football play-by-play man Sam Ramirez.

A self-described Huskie football fanatic, Ramirez has traveled over 42,000 miles to watch NIU play 138 games in 24 stadiums across the country.

Kudos to Oregon Track Congratulations to Oregon track assistant coach Dave Hanes for being named one of the top assistants of the year by the Illinois Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Hanes

will be honored at the association’s annual clinic in January.

It’s the latest accolade to a program that includes Hallof-Famer Doug Engle and future HOF Jim Spratt.

Under those three coaches, the Hawk boys program has produced 22 state relay medals, 11 in the throws, six in the hurdles, five in the sprints and three each in the vault and long distances, besides a multitude of state qualifiers.

Interestingly, Oregon hasn’t had a jumping medalist in that period, perhaps a reflection of lack of athletic prowess the school.

To place at state in a jump, one must have some semblance of physical ability.

It was a pleasure to sit and visit with former Hawk girls basketball coach Pat Donahue at the Polo-Oregon boys game last week.

When asked what he missed most about coaching, Pat said it was the combination of atmosphere at a game and the teaching component.

A good coach doesn’t tell an athlete what he has to do to get better. Instead, he or she will ask questions of the athlete to get him to see what needs to be done to get better.

It’s refreshing to see a few more D-I candidates play multiple sports in high school, as college coaches are now looking for that in potential recruits.

What recruiters are discovering is how well kids compete, which is more important that physical talent at one particular sport.

Would Football Have Foothold Today?

Here’s a question ponder – If football hadn’t been invented, would it stand a chance of getting started today?

More than 100 years ago, men liked to fight with each other and the game of football seemed a natural outgrowth of that. No worries about concussions back then.

With all the realignment of conferences and schools going from one to another,

West Brooklyn.

Other than basketball, not sure if any other sports were played by those tiny burgs. With all the talk of concussions, banging heads has become taboo.

About 100-plus years ago, though, there was a fighting mentality among American males.

Forreston will be hosting a 1A girls basketball regional and Polo a boys regional.

Imagine the crowd at Polo if Milledgeville and the Marcos were in the finals.

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how about Freeport. The Pretzels have been a charter member of the Northern Illinois Conference (currently NIC-10) since 1916.

Of course, when you’re land-locked in far northwestern Illinois, there probably isn’t anywhere else to go.

Here is an actual high school conference from the 1940s: Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Compton, Fairdale, Kings, Kishwaukee, Lee, Poplar Grove, Seward and

Wrestling Sectional Back at Oregon One of my favorite events, the 1A individual wrestling sectional, is back at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Plenty of solid competition, but nowhere near what is was during its heyday of 15-20 years ago.

There is not the area powerhouse wrestling teams anymore.

Finally, with the holidays fast approaching, Proverbs say, “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet, than a house full of feasting with strife.”

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Recall notice for Kidde fire extinguishers The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is warning Illinois residents of an important recall notice for Kidde brand fire extinguishers.

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The annual survey, conducted through the University of Illinois Springfield’s Survey Research Office, seeks input on topics ranging from road conditions and ice-and-snow removal to commuting habits and driving

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The Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey has been conducted annually since 2001.

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

Drive, Byron, $184,000.

Richard R. Miller, quit claim to Roy R. Miller and Ruth R. Miller, 407 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron.

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

Dec. 4 Nicholas Musselman and Stephanie Musselman, warranty deed to Nicholas Knudsen, 6878 N. Summit

Jonathan H. Dahm, warranty deed to Liridon Izeirovski and Selamdin Izeirovski, 209 N. High St., Kings, $65,000.

Roy R. Miller and Ruth J. Miller, warranty deed to Jonathan R. Fore, 407 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron, $76,200.

Home Equity Mortgage Series 2006KS7 and US Bank Trustee, warranty deed to Robert Borgen, 609 N. Division Ave., Polo, $20,000.

Lucas N. Streit and Rachel M. Streit, warranty deed to Lois Hinton, 5388 W. Harvey Rd., Oregon, $210,000.

Dec. 5 Nordic Investment Corp., quit claim to Three Hammer Construction, 241

Countryside Drive, Stillman Valley.

Ogle County Sheriff, Nadean C. Brantner and Martin D. Brantner, Sheriff ’s deed to Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, 2497 E. Water Road, Byron Township.

Randall Summers and Kathleen Summers, warranty deed David Toepper and Pattricia Toepper, 1304 Beech Lane,

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Dec. 6 Verne E. Bjornson and Caroline Bjornson, warranty deed to Rocky L. Stone Sr., Lot 3 Second St., Oregon, $68,000.

Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Charles Kinney, 197 Irene Ave., Rochelle, $99,900.

Ogle County Sheriff and David Thomason, Sheriff ’s deed to Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, 5413

S. Branch Court, Flagg Township.

Christina Lentz, Paul Steingraber, Tim Steingraber, Kim Schuerg and James Schwingle, warranty deed to Brian T. Welty and Shelly G. Welty, Lot. 34, Rockvale Township, $25,000.

Nathan D. Campbell, quit claim to Nathan D. Campbell and Leah Campbell, 164 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction.

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

Nov. 29 Roger D. Patterson, Jr., 42, Oregon, was arrested at 4 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft.

Patterson was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 30 Marcylee Limond, 31, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:24 p.m. for operating an

uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.

vehicle damage.

These violations occurred in the Oregon High School parking lot on Nov. 30.

Dec. 1 At 11 a.m., following an investigation of a hit and run that was reported mid-afternoon on Nov. 30, Damian R. Jacobson, 17, Oregon, was issued citations for failure to give information – unattended vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident with

Kassandra J. Dilbeck, 21, Oregon, was arrested at 10:39 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Dilbeck was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dilbeck was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred in the 100 block of South

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

on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 18.

Dec. 5 Rick Melton, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Melton’s full cash bond was set at $339 pending a Dec. 11 court appearance.

Dec. 8 Brittani Head, 28, Forreston, was arrested for making a false report of theft and Cecil Revels, 28, Forreston, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

Both individuals were taken to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond.

These two arrests originated from an ongoing investigation involving a theft of motor vehicle report that had been reported to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 23.

Edward Lauren, 52, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a petition to revoke. Lauren’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 6 court appearance.

Dec. 6 James B. Foster, 41, Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Foster posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 22.

Erick Trinidad, 27, Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Trinidad posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and was released. Trinidad is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 22.

Dec. 7 Michael Kiltz, 20, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Kiltz was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Olivia L. Spooner, 19, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for consumption of alcohol as a minor with a $3,000 10% bond.

Spooner was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8, 2018.

Shane D. Wilson, 19, Mt Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $1,246. Wilson was released

At 9:54 a.m. Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Byron Police Department, and Byron Fire and the Byron Ambulance responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident with entrapment in the 9,000 block of North Illinois Route 2.

A silver Toyota Prius was southbound on Illinois 2 when the vehicle left the right side of the road and rolled over on its side.

The driver, Lois A. Harding, 90, Rockford, was extracted from the vehicle by Byron Fire Department.

Harding was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by the Byron Ambulance with unknown injuries.

The accident remains under investigation.

Dec. 11 Wendy S. Does, 52, Aurora, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on petition to revoke.

Her bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 12 court appearance.

Jonathon J. Miller, 41, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $647. Miller was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29.

Khadijah A. Puckett, 22, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Puckett’s full cash bond was set at $430 pending a Dec. 12 court appearance.

Fourth Street.

Dec. 4 Catherine T. Holland, 65, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:35 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of West Washington Street.

Dec. 5 At 5:20 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call at Casey’s General Store, located at 901 W. Washington Street, resulting in the arrest of Joshua D. Schier, 40, for battery. Schier was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Two parking tickets and eight verbal/written warnings were issued from Nov. 27 through Dec. 10.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Checking a Subject/ Vehicle.............................. 8 Citizen Complaints........ 22 Juvenile Complaint.......... 2 Animal Complaint............ 1 Ordinance Violations........ 6 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem................. 11 Disturbance / Domestic.......................... 6 Assist EMS / Other Department............ 6 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............... 8 Lockout Vehicle /Building.......................... 7 911 Hang-up / Open Line......................... 2 Traffic Stops................... 27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2017-TX-18: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY TREASURER , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number

Owners/Parties Interested

Cert Number Street

Or Common Address

16-03-276-003 16-03-276-003 16-03-276-003 16-03-276-003 18-27-136-004

SPANGLER, ORAN SPANGLER, CHRISTINE CITY OF OREGON CAPITAL ONE BANK MARTIN, S JAMES MIGDAL, EARL ATTY CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST CO HARRIS, WILLIAM J KIVIKKO, STEVE UNITED LOST LAKE MAINSTREET EMPOWERMENT & HOUSING ORGANIZATION INC UNITED LOST LAKE LESLIE E EDGAR AGENT MAINSTREET EMPOWERMENT & HOUSING ORGANIZATION INC UNITED LOST LAKE LESLIE E EDGAR AGENT SABATHNE, CHARLES A TRUSTEE SABATHNE FAMILY TRUST SABATHNE, DOROTHY A TRUSTEE SABATHNE FAMILY TRUST UNITED LOST LAKE GONZALEZ, JESUS E US BANK, N.A. GRAY, HAROLD L GRAY, GLENDA L GRAY, HAROLD L GRAY, GLENDA L US BANK, N.A. GONZALEZ, JESUS E MILLER, MARC R DAVIS, GERALD F AMERIQUEST, MORTGAGE RSD DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COTRTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES PASS THROUGH CERTS SERIES 2003DAVIS, GERALD FRANKLIN

2014-00107 211 2014-00107 211 2014-00107 211 2014-00107 211 2014-00140 2014-00140 2014-00150 2014-00152 510 2014-00152 510 2014-00153 2014-00153 2014-00154 2014-00154 2014-00155 2014-00155 2014-00155 2014-00164 2014-00164 2014-00165 2014-00165 2014-00166 2014-00166 2014-00167 2014-00167 2014-00172 2014-00227 2014-00227 2014-00227 2014-00227

N JONES TER N JONES TER N JONES TER N JONES TER 200 N CHERRY ST 200 N CHERRY ST 7408 S ROCK NATION RD ST FRANCIS DR ST FRANCIS DR 410 SIOUX LN 410 SIOUX LN 408 SIOUX LN 408 SIOUX LN 413 BIRCH LN 413 BIRCH LN 413 BIRCH LN 200 MIAMI DR 200 MIAMI DR 316 VERMILLION LN 316 VERMILLION LN 314 VERMILLION LN 314 VERMILLION LN

18-27-136-004 22-07-126-004 22-08-252-021 22-08-252-021 22-08-254-010 22-08-254-010 22-08-254-011 22-08-254-011 22-08-277-010 22-08-277-010

At approximately 4:10 p.m.,deputies investigated a two-vehicle property damage accident in the 6000 block of North Illinois 2.

After an investigation, Aram I. Ocampo-Alvear, 33, Beloit, Wisconsin, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after striking a vehicle driven

by Melody Munson, 61, Sterling.

Jose Chavez, 47, South Beloit, was also cited for permitting an unauthorized person to drive. OcampoAlvear was later released on an I-bond.

Dec. 10 Nore L. Hatfield, 53, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 11:50 a.m. for disobeying a traffic control device.

This violation occurred at the intersection of Washington and Fourth Streets.

22-08-277-010 22-08-429-006 22-08-429-006 22-08-433-004 22-08-433-004 22-08-433-005 22-08-433-005 22-08-433-025 22-08-433-025 22-09-103-014 25-23-279-003 25-23-279-003 25-23-279-003 25-23-279-003

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2015, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2014 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 18, 2018. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 5, 2018 AT 1:00 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 18, 2018. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 SM-ST23995-1221

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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-0002 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2018 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District General Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018: Expected Cash Balance-Fire-Sep 1, 2017 $304,614.00 Expected Cash Bal-Ambulance-Sep 1, 2017 57,073.00 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Fire 153,473.00 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Ambulance 153,473.00 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts-Rescue 25,579.00 Interest Income·& Replacement Tax 22,000.00 Fee Income-Ambulance 260,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND FUND BALANCE

$976,212.00

SECTION II. That the following sums of money be and they are hereby budgeted and appropriated for corporate purposes for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Mt Morris Township, Ogle County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018 for the following purposes: 1. Salaries, Firefighters $ 70,000.00 2. Salaries, Trustees 5,500.00 3. Salaries, Ambulance Personnel 321,723.00 4. Operating Expense 13,200.00 5. Attorney and Auditor Fees 6,800.00 6. Travel Expenses 500.00 7. Firefighter/Ambulance Training Expense 6,750.00 8. Office Expense 11,750.00 9. Utility Expense 16,000.00 10. Building & Grounds Maintenance 20,000.00 11. Publication of Ordinances 1,250.00 12. Contingencies 1,500.00 13. Dues & Licenses ..

2,000.00 14. Prevention/Education/Health & Safety Programs 1,000.00 15. New Tools & Small Equipment 19,500.00 16. Rural Fill Sites 250.00 17. Billings & Collections 15,000.00 18. Medical Supplies 7,000.00 19. Vehicle Repair & Maintenance 29,723.00 20. Fire/Rescue Apparatus Replacement 43,079.00 21. Ambulance Replacement 22,000.00 22. Loan Repayment 0.00 TOTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION - ALL FUNDS $ 614,525.00 ‘ ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - ALL FUNDS AT $ 361,687.00 AUGUST 31, 2018 SECTION III. That the following is an estimate, by source, of the expected receipts and revenues of the .Mt Morris Fire Protection District Insurance Fund, for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018: Estimated Cash Balance at September 1, 2017 $ 81,114.00 Real Estate Property Tax Receipts 84,430.00 Total Estimated Receipts and Fund Balance

$165,544.00

SECTION IV. That the following sums of money may be and are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the Mt Morris Fire Protection District’s Insurance Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018, for the purpose of paying insurance premiums: INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION Insurance Package Premiums for General and Vehicle Liability, Casualty to Fire Trucks; Bodily Injury and Property Liability; MultiPeril_ Vehicle and Property Damage; Casualty and Bodily Injury Insurance Coverage; Extended Coverage at Firehouse and Errors and Omissions Professional Liability Coverage Insurance Premium for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Full Time Paid Fire Fighters, Full and Part time paid Ambulance Personnel and Reserve Fire Fighters Insurance Premium for Accident Policy for Reserve Fire Fighters Contribution to Illinois Department of Employment Security for Unemployment Compensation for All Personnel

$22,000.00

50,000.00 10,430.00

2,000.00

TOTAL INSURANCE FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION

$ 84,430.00

ANTICIPATED CASH BALANCE - INSURANCE FUND AT AUGUST 31, 2018

$ 81,114.00

SECTION V. The Trustees shall have the power and authority during the aforesaid Fiscal Year from time to time, as in their judgment may be necessary, to make transfers among the various line item appropriations for the purpose of meeting exigencies that may arise during the year to the extent permitted by law.

SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 2017-0002 and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish a certificate of publication to the Secretary of the Fire Protection District, which certificate shall be placed in the official records of the Fire District and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten, (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the. Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois this 20th day of November, 2017 and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection District the same date.

Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Marjie Lundquist, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District Approved by the President of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District of Ogle County, Illinois, this 20th day of November, 2017 President CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day and date hereof, she was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in her capacity as Secretary she is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions of said Fire Protection District and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2017-0002 entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE MT MORRIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING September 1, 2017 AND_ENDING AUGUST 31, 2018 the original of which is part of the official records of the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2017.

Marjie Lundquist, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and acting President of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof MARJIE LUNDQUIST was the duly appointed, qualified the said Mt Morris Fire Protection District and acting Secretary of and in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2017 President of the Board of Trustees of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting Treasurer of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District, as chief fiscal officer of said District, certifies that the estimate of receipts set forth above in Ordinance No. 2017-0002, being the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Mt Morris Fire Protection District for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2018 correctly states the revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the said Fire Protection District for the fiscal year indicated. This certification is made in compliance with the provisions of 35 ILCS 200/1850.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2017 Treasurer, Board of Trustees Mt Morris Fire Protection District SM-ST24005-1214

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Obituaries Glenn W. Chamberlin Glenn W. Chamberlin, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in the Homestead Memory Care Unit.

He was born May 26, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, the second son of Glenn Williams Chamberlin and Ethel Hartsook Chamberlin.

He was raised and educated in Oregon, Illinois, schools.

Glenn received his bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1952.

His internship was at the University of Indiana Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He then worked as a junior partner in a general medical practice in Seneca for two years before establishing his own medical practice in Monmouth.

He served his country from 1943-1946 qualifying in the Army Specialized Training Program.

He participated in the Battle of Okinawa in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was one of the military assembled on the atoll of Ie Shima awaiting orders to invade Japan when President Harry Truman ordered the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki after which the war ended.

He then served in Korea before being discharged from the service in 1946.

Glenn married Patricia Stafford on Aug. 6, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Wedron, Illinois. They had been married 67 years at the time of his death.

They moved with their family to Monmouth in 1955

where he established his medical practice serving the community for 35 years.

In the early years of his practice before he was joined by a partner, he worked six and sometimes seven days per week plus made many house calls after hours and in the middle of the night.

He served as secretary of the Warren County Medical Society for 35 years and was also a member of the Illinois State Medical Society.

After the recognition of Family Medicine as a specialty, he passed his boards and became a diplomat of the American Board of Family Physicians and a member of the Illinois State Board of Family Practice.

Dr. Chamberlin served two terms as president of the Warren Achievement School Board, a school for disabled children which he helped found, and was a board member of the Monmouth Community Memorial Hospital where he also conducted the hospital portion of his medical practice and assisted in surgeries.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monmouth; a long time member of the Monmouth American Legion Post 136, and a Life Member of the VFW Post 2301.

He was proud to serve in medical partnership with Dr. Kenneth Ambrose from

LaVerne K. Janicke LaVerne Karl Janicke, 85, of Forreston, died on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

LaVerne was born on Oct. 9, 1932 in Freeport, the son of John A. and Mabel M. (Rosenstiel) Janicke.

He married Patricia Ann Moyer on Feb. 20, 1954 in Martintown, Wisconsin. She died on Feb. 13, 1984.

LaVerne was a semi-truck driver for 50 years.

He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and going to Casinos. He was a former member of the Freeport Eagles Club and Moose Lodge.

Surviving are five sons, Karl (Belinda) Janicke, of Freeport, Kenny (Leslie) Janicke, of Helotes, Texas, Kevin Janicke, of Naperville, Keith Janicke, of

Arrangements were entrusted to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, Rochester, Minnesota.

Chicago, and Kirk (Angie) Janicke, of Forreston; two daughters, Kathy Janicke, of Forreston, and Kim (Clifford Gilbert Jr.) Janicke, of Mt. Morris; two sisters, Leona Grebner, of Lena, and Ethel Miller, of Rockford; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

LaVerne was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Janicke; son, Brian; brother,

Arthur; four sisters, Esther, Delores, Dorothy, and Shirley; and great-grandson, Kristian.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 15 at 12 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.

Rev. William Blomberg will officiate.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.

Burial will be in Cadiz Cemetery in Green County, Wisconsin.

A memorial has been established.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the great care both Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and Serenity Hospice showed towards LaVerne.

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Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Joan (Steve) Culver, of Polo; her son, Gerald (Amy Kaiser) Ludwig, of Polo; brother, Davis (Eunice) Folkerts; two sisters-in-law, Judy Folkerts,

of Forreston, and Priscilla Ludwig, of Lanark; six grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Jennifer, Sara, Amanda, and Amber; eight greatgrandchildren (with one expecting); and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Lloyd; and an infant daughter, Carol Ann. Funeral services were held on Dec. 9 at Forreston Reformed Church with Rev. Lyle Zumdahl officiating.

Burial was at Haldane Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Reformed Church Missions.

Visit www.burketubbs. com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.

Marilyn J. Ludwig Marilyn J. Ludwig, 83, of Forreston, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Parkview Home in Freeport.

She was born on July 29, 1934 in Freeport, the daughter of LeRoy and Susan (Ratmeyer) Folkerts.

She married Herman J. Ludwig on Aug. 16, 1953 in Forreston. He died on July 22, 1989.

Marilyn was a 1952 Forreston High School graduate, and attended Central College.

She and Herman farmed in the Haldane area.

She was a very active member of Forreston Reformed Church and also a member of the Reformed Church Women’s Ministries.

She enjoyed gardening and

1959 until their retirements in 1990.

Glenn was an avid reader, enjoyed a daily one hour walk, and played bridge in his retirement. He was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; and their three children, Barbara (David Daugherty), of Rochester, Minnesota, Cynthia (Scott Irish), of Parker, Colorado, and John (Debra) Chamberlin, of Parkville, Missouri; five grandchildren including Alicia Daugherty, of Washington, D.C.; Reams Daugherty, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Molly Daugherty, of Rochester, Minnesota; Byron Irish, of Parker, Colorado, and Gabrielle Chamberlin , of Parkville, Missouri; his brother, Robert Chamberlin, of Oregon, and his sister, Nancy O’Leary, of Rockford.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dolores Little, of Oregon.

His final resting place will be among his ancestors in the Daysville Cemetery near Oregon, close to the family farm, established in 1865, where he was raised.

A private service for family members will be held in Oregon at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Monmouth Nursing Home, 117 South I Street, Monmouth, IL 61462 where he cared for many patients or to the Homestead of Rochester, 1900 Ballington Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901.

The family is grateful for the special care provided to him by his aide, Nancy Johnson, and the staff at the Homestead and Seasons Hospice.

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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: 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

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS 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

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 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

VILLAGE OF Forreston, OGLE COUNTY, Illinois Notice of Interested Parties Registry (Illinois Route 26/72 and Downtown Redevelopment Project Area) Pursuant to Section 5/11-74.4-4.2 of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1, et seq. (the “Act”), the Village of Forreston (the “Village”) is establishing an interested parties registry (“Registry” or “Registries”) for a proposed redevelopment project area known as the Illinois Route 26/72 and Downtown Redevelopment Project Area, generally described as follows: Generally, all of the properties east of North Walnut Avenue (IL Route 26/72) bounded by the corporate boundaries on the north and east, and Magnolia Street on the south; generally, the properties east of North Chestnut Avenue from Magnolia Street on the north and East Spruce Street on the south (including PIN #02-28-333-003 and 02-28-454007), to the improved properties on the east side of N. Locust Street; all of the properties in the business and manufacturing districts south of East Green Street (including PIN #02-28-405004, -005, and -006 along N. Locust Street) and north of East Avon Street bounded by Ash Avenue on the west (including PIN #02-28-384-005), and North Locust Avenue on the east (including PIN #02-28-455-001); generally, all business and manufacturing properties south of E. Avon Street, fronting both side of N. Walnut Avenue and 1st Avenue on the west to mostly all properties fronting both sides of N. Locust Avenue on the east, excepting out certain residential properties near the E. Avon Street and N. Locust Street intersection, to Main Street on the south; generally all parcels south of Main Street from parcels fronted on the west side of 1st Avenue (including PIN #02-33-133-005 and -006) to East Cherry Street on the south and parcels on the east side of S. Locust Avenue to the east, excepting out five residential parcels along S. Locust Street; generally all parcels bounded by E. Cherry Street on the north, 1st Avenue on the west, E. Elm and E. Birch Streets on the South, and S. Walnut Avenue on the east; parcels bounded

by E. Cherry Street on the north and S. Ash Street on the west to E. Willow Street on the south and the Village corporate limits on the east (excepting out certain residential properties as noted on the Redevelopment Project Area map); generally properties on the north side of E. Willow Street from S. Ash Street on the east (including PIN #02-33-261-004) to 1st Avenue on the west; and generally properties bound by E. Willow Street to the north, 1st Avenue to the west and S. Garden Avenue on the east to the southern corporate limits including PIN #02-33407-009 (the “Area”).

A more specific description of the Area and the Registry will be available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk during normal Village business hours.

Any resident of the Village and organization active within the Village are entitled to register in the Registry to become an “Interested Party” for the Area. Organizations include, but are not limited to, businesses, business organizations, civic groups, not-for-profit corporations, and community organizations within the Village or the proposed Area. The Registry will include the name, address, and telephone number of each Interested Person and, for organizations, the name and phone number of a designated contact person.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF LAND PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Village of Forreston in the Village Hall located at 102 S. Walnut Street, Forreston, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to whether certain real property is suitable for annexation to the Village of Forreston. The real property (the “Property”), which is owned by the Village of Forreston Service Company, comprises approximately 9.68 acres, is located on former railroad right-of-way generally between N. Walnut Ave. and N. Baileyville Road on the West and N. North Road on the East, is generally situated East of the Village, and is legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE ORIGINAL 200 FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD COMPANY'S ABANDONED AMBOY DISTRICT, SAID POINT BEING 346.54 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID CENTERLINE AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST (ASSUMED BEARING) A DISTANCE OF 55 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WESTERLY 150 FOOT OF SAID 200 FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING 346.54 FEET FROM SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, AS MEASURED ALONG LAST NAMED EASTERLY LINE; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2241 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTERLINE OF WHITE EAGLE ROAD AS LAID OUT PRIOR TO 1986; THENCE SOUTH 64 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED CENTERLINE LINE, A DISTANCE OF 216 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BAILEYVILLE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 648 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 195.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 156 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID ABANDONED ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1109 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 346.54 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28 AS MEASURED ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9.68 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. The Property is not situated within the limits of any municipality but is contiguous to the Village of Forreston.

It is proposed that upon its annexation the Property will be zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District.

An accurate map of the Property is on file with the Village Clerk.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By order of the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois.

Courtney Warren Village Clerk

December 14, 2017

Individuals and organizations wanting to register as an Interested Party with respect to the Area must complete and submit an Interested Parties Registration Form with the Village Clerk. The registrant must submit a copy of a current driver's license, lease, voter registration card, utility bill, financial statement, or such other evidence that may be acceptable to the Village Clerk to establish the individual's current residency. If the registration form and/or supporting documentation are incomplete, the Clerk will give written notice of a defective application to the registrant. The registrant will be entitled to correct any defects and resubmit a new registration form and supporting documentation.

Registered residents and organizations will be entitled to receive notices of public meetings, public hearings, and the availability of redevelopment plans and eligibility reports.

Registration forms must be picked up and filed with the following office: TIF Interested Parties Registry Village of Forreston c/o Village Clerk 102 S. Walnut Avenue Forreston, Illinois 61030 December 14, 2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 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 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 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

www.oglecountynews.com STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-100 BETTY J. DEUTH, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Betty J. Deuth. Letters of office were issued November 17, 2017 to John E. Deuth, 12804 W. Goose Hollow Road, Polo, Illinois 61064. as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl. WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 30th day of November, 2017 JOHN E. DEUTH, Independent Executor For the Estate of BETTY J. DEUTH, Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl WilliamsMcCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com December 7, 14 & 21 2017 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD NORMAN WADE, Deceased 2017 P 82 CLAIM NOTCE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD NORMAN WADE. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2017 to BRENDA WADE, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Danielle Burza-Smith, American Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 14, 2017 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probat Act. 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requesite date as stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Danielle Burza-Smith Attorney for Executor American Law Firm, P.C. Danielle Burza-Smith 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax December 14,21, & 28, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-12 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2017 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2018 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alteration of library buildings, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston have determined that the levy of the aforesaid additional tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Village to maintain the public library.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said Village, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment as permitted by law, and subject to the right of the electors in said Village to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax as provided by 75 ILCS 5/3/4.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this ordinance, it shall be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston.

DATED at Forreston, Illinois on the 4th day of December, 2017.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: 1. The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of this ordinance be submitted to the electors of the Village is 77.

2. The petition must be filed on or before January 15, 2018.

3. A referendum would be held or Ordinance # 2017-12 would be rescinded.

Courtney Warren Village Clerk of Forreston December 14, 2017

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Executive Director Lee County Council on Aging Responsible to the Board of Directors to carry out all policies and directives established by the board.

Qualifications: Two years experience with leadership skills preferred along with administrative experience in a related field.

General Areas of Responsibility, Personnel Management, Fiscal Management, Fund Development, Marketing of Agency, Monitoring and Compliance Program Service Development, Building Equipment Inventory, and Maintenance.

Send Resume & Salary Requirements to: Lee County Council on Aging 100 W. 2nd Street Dixon, Il 61021 Or e-mail to lccoa@comcast.net

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Notice of Truth in Taxation Hearing Lincoln Township Road Taxing District, Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing December 21st, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lincoln Township Building.

The preceding year's property taxes were $65,657.02.

HERITAGE SQUARE Wanted: Nurse Starting Part-Time May go to Full-Time Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The proposed aggrigate levy for the current year is $70581.00 This represents a percentage increase of 7.5%.

Lincoln township residents are welcome to attend this meeting.

December 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF LAND PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Village of Forreston in the Village Hall located at102 S. Walnut Street, Forreston, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to whether certain real property is suitable for annexation to the Village of Forreston. The real property (the “Property”), which is owned by Fischer Brothers, LLC, comprises approximately 1.93 acres, is located on former railroad right-of-way immediately Southeast of the intersection of N. Baileyville Road and W. White Eagle Road, is generally situated East of the Village of Forreston, andis legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE ORIGIANAL 200 FOOT WIDE RIGHTOF-WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD COMPANY?S ABANDONED AMBOY DISTRICT AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST (ASSUMED BEARING) ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE, A DISTANCE OF 111 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID 200 FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE, A DISTANCE OF 251 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTERLINE OF WHITE EAGLE ROAD AS LAID OUT PRIOR TO 1986; THENCE SOUTH 64 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED CENTERLINE LINE; A DISTANCE OF 266 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BAILEYVILLE ROAD; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 380 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO SAID NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE, A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.93 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. The Property is not situated within the limits of any municipality but is contiguous to the Village of Forreston.

It is proposed that upon its annexation the Property will be zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District.

An accurate map of the Property is on file with the Village Clerk.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By order of the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois.

Courtney Warren Village Clerk

December 14, 2017

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CHILD CARE

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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))

AUCTIONS

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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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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t let someone from your past lead you astray or tempt you to get involved in something unsavory or imprudent. Use your intelligence and common sense and make wise choices.

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Catching someone’s attention will help you flesh out some of the details necessary for your plans to be successful. ©2017 UFS

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