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Tri-County Press January 9, 2014 Volume 156, Number 16 - $1.00

Olson Honored

Tree Pick-up

Funding Cut

Longtime coach Terry Olson is remembered by those who knew him. A7

Local FFA members will pick up Christmas trees Jan. 11. B4

An unexpected state funding cut means area school districts must dig deeper to pay bill. A3

Record lows close schools

By Vinde Wells Editor Students in schools across Ogle County got their Christmas break extended on both ends thanks to the quirks of the weather.

Vacation started a day early when an ice storm led to classes being called off on Dec. 20, which was supposed to be the last day of school before the holidays.

Then bitter arctic cold with strong winds swept in Sunday night, breaking 20-year-old records and closing schools Monday and Tuesday, which would have the first days back for students.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn said the mercury had dipped to An Ogle County Highway Department truck drives into Oregon Saturday morning during a light snowfall. The -20 degrees at his home highway department has faced numerous breakdowns due to the extreme cold temperatures that blanketed the in Forreston by Monday morning. The winds were area Monday and Tuesday. Photo by Chris Johnson estimated at 25 to 35 miles per hour. “With the wind that put the wind chill at -49,� Harn said.

Tuesday morning was only slightly better the temperature

By Chris Johnson equipment would have been at -13 degrees and somewhat Reporter able to clear the roads. diminished winds. “Right now the temperatures are With the shift in winds The extreme subzero causing havoc,� — there was drifting but each temperatures have left Curtis Cook drift was smaller than they some county snowplows in have been.

Ogle County Engineer could the shop just when they’re Any drifted roads that needed on the roads. the county snowplows roads. miles per hour and gusts Ogle County Engineer are unable to clear during “I think this morning over 30 have contributed to Curtis Cook said the extreme routine routes will be Two municipalities alone I have had 3 or 4 of the the drifting on the road. weather has caused some addressed when the wind canceled their regular 13 trucks down,� said Cook.

Fortunately, the winds trucks to malfunction. speed lowers. meetings Monday night due “Their filter systems have have been from different “Right now the When the winds finally die to the extreme cold with frozen up.� directions over the past few temperatures are causing down and the temperature wind chills approaching -50 This was just one issue days, Cook said. havoc,� said Cook Monday rises, Cook said a front end degrees. the trucks were having when “Every road in the county morning. “Over the last 24 loader will be utilized to The Polo City Council the temperature outside was has experienced drifting hours we have had trucks help clear the edges of the rescheduled its meeting to nearing 20 below with wind however it is not horrible freeze up.� roads and push the drifts Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at chills of 40 below. because the drifts are The malfunctions are due back. “It has been an uphill lower because of the wind to the blowing fine snow and battle,� said Cook. “Our direction changes.� the extreme cold and wind. guys are working hard to He said if the wind was This has left 3 or 4 of the keep the trucks running and all out of one direction then county snowplow fleet on the roads open.� the drifting would have been the sidelines to deal with Steady winds of 15-20 high enough that only heavy the drifting snow on county

Plows impacted by cold weather

“It’s a safety issue. We can’t have kids outside in weather like this,� Oregon Superintendent Tom Mahoney said Monday, after canceling classes for the second day.

School wasn’t the only thing closed.

Ogle County government offices and the judicial center was closed both days, and the Oregon City Hall was shuttered on Monday.

The Polo City Council and Forreston Village Board canceled their Monday night meetings and rescheduled them.

Mahoney said the district calls off school for the cold when frostbite is likely in a half hour or less of exposure. “We have lots of kids who wait at bus stops, and many others who walk to school,� he said. “They’re not always dressed for this kind of cold.�

Experts said frostbite could occur on exposed skin within 15 minutes in the intense cold.

Polo Superintendent Chris Turn to A2

Public meetings are canceled due to temps the city hall, 115 S. Franklin Ave. The Forreston Village Board has not yet selected a new date for its canceled Jan. 6 meeting.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Salstrom banjos were made by Oregon family Editor’s note: Paul Salstrom is a history PROFESSOR AT 3T -ARY OF THE Woods College near Terre (AUTE )ND %DITOR S NOTE Paul Salstrom is a history PROFESSOR AT 3T -ARY OF THE Woods College near Terre (AUTE )ND

By Paul Salstrom While searching recently for something on google. com, I impulsively clicked on something else that said “Salstrom banjos.�

That led to a website called “Banjo Hangout.�

As a result, I learned a lot more about Salstrom banjos than I used to know.

I learned that, over the years, many postings at Banjo Hangout had called Salstrom banjos unique and had asked how they came about.

No one knew much — just that they first appeared in the early 1960s and then in A female cardinal spreads her wings as she leaves a bird feeder in rural Oregon the mid-1960s were bought Phil Salstrom III, Oregon, plays a Salstrom banjo, Saturday afternoon. Many birds were at feeders eating seeds before the colder out by Fender Electric continuing a long-standing family tradition. Photo by Turn to B1 Chris Johnson temperature set in on Sunday. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Police searching for man on the run

IDOT snow plows from the Oregon yard have been on the roads daily the past week keeping the roads clear of snow and drifts. Here a truck drives on Ill. 2 at the south end of Ogle County. Photo by Chris Johnson

Temperatures cited for closings From A1 Rademacher said students’ safety is foremost in canceling classes for the cold.

Part of the concern is that buses may stall even after they are loaded with students. “Our buses are inside, but we worry about the fuel gelling when it’s this cold,� he said.

The Oregon and Polo School Districts are each approximately 125 square miles.

Forrestville Valley, which also called off school, is even larger at 180 square miles.

Many students in the three districts live in rural areas.

The extra vacation comes with a price, however — the three days will be made up at the end of the school year with students attending classes into June.

Harn said the decision to close the county offices was made jointly by himself, county board chairman Kim Gouker, county engineer Curtis Cook, and presiding judge Robert Hanson.

The sheriff’s department call center received several calls of cars sliding off

roadways or becoming stranded on the roads due to the drifting.

Harn said the strong winds made roads drifted and treacherous. “The wind is strong, and visibility is bad,� Harn said Monday afternoon. “The north-south roads are especially bad. We’ve had numerous people we’ve had to pull out of the ditch. The county snowplows can hardly keep up with it when the wind is like this.�

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problems for the plow trucks, putting some of them in the shop for repairs.

The end of the bone-chilling cold was already in sight Tuesday with forecasters calling for temperatures to steadily warm up to highs in the 30s by Friday.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police are searching for a Davis Junction man who is on the run.

Sheriff Michael Harn and the sheriff’s department are seeking help from the public in locating Terry D. Maxwell, 56, who is wanted in connection with a residential burglary and armed violence that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve near Davis Junction.

Deputies responded to a home in the 15,000 block of East Ill. 72 for a reported residential burglary in progress after a male subject was found inside the home.

The suspect, who was later identified as Maxwell, threatened the victim with a metal bar, fled the location, and led Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high speed pursuit.

The pursuit ended as the suspect entered Winnebago County while driving a maroon 1999 Dodge Concord that was recovered several days later by Ogle County detectives in the area of East State Street and Madison Street, Rockford.

Terry D. Maxwell

Detectives have obtained a $500,000 warrant for Maxwell, who was last know to be driving a white 1997 four-door Chevrolet Malibu with Illinois registration R998548.

Maxwell was released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in September of 2013 and is currently out on parole for residential burglary.

Anyone having information in locating Maxwell can contact Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867 or Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488.

Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to Maxwell’s arrest.

Polo’s snow ordinance Polo residents are reminded that the city’s now ordinance goes into effect after a snowfall of two inches or more.

The ordinance reads as follows: A) Snow emergency. A snow emergency shall exist within the city whenever declared by the mayor or his designated designee.

After its declaration, a snow emergency shall continue until such time as the mayor or his designee declares its determination.

(B) When a snow emergency is declared: (1) The mayor or his designee shall declare a snow emergency whenever two inches of snow has accumulated within the city.

(2) The mayor or his designee may declare a snow emergency at some time prior to an accumulation of two inches of snow, if, in

his judgment, the weather conditions are such that an early declaration of a snow emergency would promote the effective implementation of the city’s snow removal plan.

(C) Parking during snow emergency. On all residential streets, it shall be unlawful, during a snow emergency, for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in the city except as follows: (1) On even numbered calendar days, vehicles may be parked on the side of the street where even numbered buildings are, or would be located, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the following day.

(2) On odd numbered calendar days, vehicles may be parked on that side of the street where odd numbered buildings are, or would be located, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 a.m. the

following day.

(3) The above restrictions shall remain in effect until such time as the snow has been plowed to the side of the street.

(4) Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine of $10 for each offense. Each day that a person violates this section shall be deemed a separate offense.

(D) No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow upon any street or alley of the city on that portion of the traveled way cleared or scheduled for clearance of any snow accumulation.

(E) No snow shall be deposited on any street of the city in such manner as to obstruct a public sidewalk nor shall it be deposited upon a neighboring parkway or other private property nor hamper vision at an intersection of traveled roadways

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The Tri-County Press is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Tri-County Press was founded in 1857 as the Polo Transcript.

It was renamed the Polo Advertiser in 1858. In 1865 it was again changed to the Ogle County Press, which it remained until 1901, when the name was changed to Tri-County Press.

The newspaper was purchased in 1926 by G.C. Terry and John Wagner from C.H. Hemingway. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper remained in the Terry family until June 2, 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon.

The Tri-County Press printing plant was the first in northwestern Illinois to utilize modern technology in type composition and presswork for the production of newspapers.

Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Forreston Journal.

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Schools informed reimbursements will be slashed

By Vinde Wells Editor An unexpected cut in state funding means the 12 school districts that are members of the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC) will have to come up with additional money from their already strained budgets.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) informed districts across the state in November that reimbursement will be slashed in about half for board and room for students placed in private residential facilities for their

education.

Districts were informed that due to an increase in residential placements, sufficient funds are longer available to cover all the expenses. The reimbursement, formerly at nearly 100 percent, will be prorated at 50 percent for 2013-14.

Mike Noble, executive director of OCEC, said the announcement came long after budgets were set for the current fiscal year, which began July 1.

“Had we known this in May, we could have budgeted for it,” he said. “The revenue

we had expected to receive was cut in half. The districts will have to pick that up.”

Two students from districts in OCEC require residential placements.

The total room and board cost for those students for the 2013-2014 school year is $308,983. In the past ISBE would have reimbursed that entire amount.

However, with the recent memo, the state reimbursement will now only be $154,491.

Noble said all districts in OCEC share in the cost of residential placement, not

just the districts the affected students reside in.

He said the state pays the reimbursement to OCEC on a monthly basis. The additional cost will be shared by the member districts, which include Oregon, Forrestville Valley, Polo, Meridian, Creston, Eswood, Kings, Rochelle Elementary, Rochelle High School, Steward, Amboy, and AshtonFranklin Center.

Oregon Superintendent Tom Mahoney said OCEC spares individual districts from having to shoulder the entire cost of room and board

for residential placements.

“We’re very fortunate in that we share that cost across the co-op. If this agreement wasn’t in place the two districts with students in residential placements would be responsible for the additional $77,245 each,” he said. “With state aide and revenues already tight for districts this added expense could significantly impact their budget. With the Ogle County Educational Cooperative spreading the expenses over all districts, it lightens the unexpected financial burden for individual

districts with students placed in private facilities. “ Polo Superintendent Chris Rademacher agreed.

“That’s the beauty of the co-op,” he said. “We help the other districts.”

Mahoney said this cut comes on top of state cuts in General State Aid and transportation reimbursement.

“It’s just another instance of unstable funding,” he said.

Forrestville Valley Interim Superintendent Jane Eichman voiced concern as well.

“It’s unfortunate we’re being hit in so many different directions,” she said.

Take preventative steps to avoid winter house fires

By Rob Hough Mt. Morris Fire Chief Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months.

According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), in 2011 heating equipment was involved in an estimated 53,600 U.S. home structure fires, causing 400 civilian deaths, 1,520 civilian injuries, and $893 million in direct property damage.

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February, and trails only cooking equipment in home fires year-round with 14 percent of all fires.

With some of the season’s coldest temperatures forecast in the next few weeks here are a few quick safety tips to

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By Karen Merlak The bitter cold winds are starting to blow as we start a dangerous freeze. It is good to know that through it all, no matter what challenges we have to face, our God is with us. We are thankful for God’s everlasting protection.

This morning in church, I had the chance to greet our church family. The special music was an upbeat spiritual

by Jane Hamilton.

Pastor Gregg Downs led the children’s message. We had a very small group this morning due to the weather.

Continuing with the Christmas news, Sandra Ford traveled to Wheaton on Dec. 23 to stay with her daughter, Kim Austin, her husband, Ron, and their children, Luke, Claire, and Leah.

On Christmas Eve, Sandra and her daughter’s family attended the worship service at Gary United Methodist Church.

In the program, Leah

help keep you safe and warm this winter Safety tips When buying a new space heater, make sure it carries the mark of an independent testing laboratory.

Install your stationary (fixed) space heater according to manufacturer’s instructions or applicable codes or better yet, have it installed by a professional.

Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.

Plug your electric-powered space heater into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.

Use the proper grade of the proper fuel for your liquid-fueled space heater, and never use gasoline in any heater not approved for gasoline use. Refuel only in a well-ventilated area and

when the equipment is cool.

In your fireplace or wood stove, use only dry, seasoned wood to avoid the build-up of creosote, an oily deposit that easily catches fire and accounts for most chimney fires and the largest share of home heating fires generally. Use only paper or kindling wood, not a flammable liquid, to start the fire. Do not use artificial logs in wood stoves.

Make sure your fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room. Allow fireplace and woodstove ashes to cool before disposing in a metal container, which is kept a safe distance from your home.

Turn off space heaters whenever the room they are in is unoccupied or under circumstances when manufacturer’s instructions say they should be turned

and Ron played a piano duet. Leah also sang in the children’s choir and played in the bell choir.

Sandra’s daughter, Crystal Patterson, her husband, Jack, and their children, Kaitlyn, Hannah, and Samuel, traveled from Bloomington to be with the family on Christmas night.

On Thursday, Sandra and the families went to downtown Chicago. While there, they had lunch at Macy’s Walnut Room and admired the great Christmas tree.

That evening, they enjoyed the Christmas lights at Lincoln Park Zoo. Some of the group ice skated. They returned to the hotel for more family time.

On Friday, the families had lunch in Addison. After lunch, the Patterson family returned to Bloomington and Sandra and the Austin family

returned to Wheaton. Sandra returned home on Saturday.

Don and Vicki Hay went to Dundee for Christmas brunch with Vicki’s mom and stepfather, Dee and John Michelini.

After a nice meal and visit, they continued their travels to Naperville to spend time with their daughter, Christine Stephens, her husband, Lance, and their children, Sydney, Owen, and Avery. The family enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of games, movies, and snacks.

Our New Year’s Eve was very quiet with Stephanie, Clint, and I enjoying snacks,

off. Portable space heaters are so easy to knock over in the dark that they should be turned off when you go to bed, but make sure your primary heating equipment for the bedrooms is sufficient to avoid risks to residents from severe cold.

Do not use your oven to heat your home.

Make sure fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside, that the venting is kept clear and unobstructed, and that the exit point is properly sealed around the vent, all of which is to make sure deadly carbon monoxide does not build up in the home.

Inspect all heating equipment annually, and

clean as necessary.

Have a smoke alarm on each floor of your home and test it monthly.

Have a carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of the sleeping area and test it monthly.

Have an escape plan and practice it.

Read down your fines The Polo Public Library is offering a new program called Read Down Your Library Fines.

This program is intended to help children and teens reduce their outstanding fines so they can continue to use the library without interruption.

The program also encourages and promotes reading among our young

people.

Readers up to age 18 will visit the library, show the librarian their library card and they will be given a Reading Buck showing how much they owe and a reading start time. Then they will go to a designated area in the library and read.

When they’ve finished reading, they will return to

the librarian who will validate their Reading Buck and adjust their fine accordingly.

Children will earn one Reading Buck for every 15 minutes of supervised reading time.

For more information about the Read Down Your Library Fines program, visit or call the library at 815-9462713.

movies, and each other’s company. Stephanie had planned to leave on New Year’s Day but waited until Thursday morning when the roads were a bit more clear.

Stephanie made it back to school safely in time for her first class of the January term. While her visit was much shorter than last year, we certainly enjoyed having her home. We look forward to her next stay this spring.

When the weather cooperates, Matt and Clint continued with wrestling practice over the holiday break. They will start back to school this week and back

to their regular schedule of practices and meets.

Once again we start a new year. My list of resolutions seems much longer than in the past. Almost all of my resolutions have to do with appreciating the world around me.

For too many years, I have taken for granted the fact that I am surrounded by God’s amazing presence.

There is beauty all around us, not just in nature. There is beauty in the family and friends that are all around us.

I have spent too much time letting go of those relationships.

I want to take the time this year to rebuild them and make them stronger.

God has given us numerous gifts including love, support, and forgiveness. We are not alone.

I am so thankful for those who have supported me.

My prayer is that I may be a friend to those who need me.

Our prayers are with all those that need to endure the cold and snow covered roads.

I hope that you will be safe throughout this week so that we may meet again on Sunday to praise and worship our amazing God.

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Angus Association names new member Jackson A. Carroll-Davis, Mt. Morris, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, said Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association,

Performance The Oregon High School Madrigals went around the community performing during December. Here the group performs during an Oregon Rotary Club meeting. Photo by Stan Eden.

Farm Bureau offers scholarship The Ogle County Farm Bureau announced last week that applications for the 2014 Scholarship Program will be available after Jan. 6 to graduating high school seniors, or those enrolled at an accredited university.

Farm Bureau members may pick up or have applications mailed.

The Farm Bureau has expanded its scholarship program this year and now offer six scholarships. An ag technology scholarship is also available in 2014.

The Don Bybee Memorial Scholarship is jointly funded by the Bybee family and the

Ogle County Farm Bureau.

Bybee served for many years as a director on the Ogle County Farm Bureau Board and offering this $1,000 scholarship recognizes his passion for offering opportunities for Ogle County youth to advance their education.

Also available is a $1,000 scholarship funded jointly by the Ogle County Pork Producers Association and the Farm Bureau.

The Mark Detig Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually.

Detig served as past president and director on the

pork producers association board of directors and was involved in 4-H youth activities in Ogle County.

These scholarships are in addition to the $1,500 Del Flessner Memorial Scholarship, honoring the former manager of the Ogle County Farm Bureau; and two $1,000 General Farm Bureau Scholarships.

Finally, a new Ag Technology Scholarship will be awarded in an amount of $1,000.

It will be awarded to students studying in an ag technology field similar to diesel mechanics, crop technician or similar fields of study.

Eligible applicants Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following must meet the following marriage license. criteria: must be a high Dec. 30 school graduate; must be an Richard Louviere and Vonda K. Long, both of Stillman Ogle County Farm Bureau Valley. member or dependent of a member; must be accepted at an accredited university John Brockwell or college and pursue an

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agricultural or agriculturalrelated field of study; must be a resident of Illinois; and must demonstrate a financial need.

Applicants can be graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Applicants will be judged on criteria including: academic performance, demonstrated interest in agriculture, financial need, and character and personality.

Those interested in receiving a scholarship application should contact the Ogle County Farm Bureau at 815-732-2231; or come to the office at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

Applications can also be downloaded on the website at www.oglefb.org.

All applications and accompanying materials must be received no later than April 1.

participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in associationsponsored shows and other national and regional events.

The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 24,000 active adult and junior members.

Women invited to brunch on Jan. 15 Area women are invited to the Women’s Connection’s brunch on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the 4 Seasons Banquet Facilities, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.

The cost is $8 per person Guest speaker Reshma Ahmed, Palatine, a mental health professional, will talk about Lost and Found.

The prelude and special music will be performed by Dee Blomberg, Cedarville,

on her violin. She will be accompanied on the piano by Elaine Hayunga, Freeport.

The special feature will be presented by Mary Hoernecke, Byron, on her snowman collection.

For reservations call Norette Burkman at 815-2324386 or e-mail frptcwc@ yahoo.com.

Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Free concert is Jan. 15 at Sauk Valley Dixon native Drew Dawson will give a free concert on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College’s east mall.

Dawson has been performing since the age of nine in front of crowds ranging from three to 2,000 people.

She also has a large following online with more than 3.5 million views of her performances.

After taking a nine month hiatus from music, she has returned ready to create more music, audition, and perform.

Dawson enjoys singing uplifting pop and soul music.

The concert will kick off the first week of the spring semester at SVCC for students and community.

For more information on the concert, contact Ana Salgado, student activities coordinator, at 815-8356432.

College News Western Illinois University Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Western Illinois University, Macomb.

Earning academic honors were Tyler Zumdahl, Baileyville; Jordan C. Regez, Ashley K. Sell, and Scott C. Smith, all of Byron; Hannah L. Feldhaus, David Junction; Riley J.

Hintzsche, Lindenwood; Kassandra L. Massolle, Mt. Morris; Randi R. Bettner, Sarah P. Corcoran, and Katlynn M. Danekas, all of Oregon; and Amanda T. Mast, Stillman Valley.

Daniel Grimm Daniel Grimm, Oregon, was named to the dean’s list for the fall quarter at Robert Morris University, Chicago.

He is a graduate of Oregon High School.

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Pastor Randy Newton Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

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

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

DISCIPLES UNITED Monday, Jan. 13—9 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Disciples Bible Study; 4 p.m.

Hitt and Maple Streets, Prayer Shawl Mt. Morris Tuesday, Jan. 14—9 a.m.

Phone 815-734-4853 Prayer Group Dwight Stewart, Pastor BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST Sunday, Jan. 12—9:30 a.m.

CHURCH Worship; 10:30 a.m. Coffee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon 303 W. Franklin St., Hour; 10:45 a.m. Sunday www.fbcoregon.org Baileyville, 815-232-6222 School 800-335-5065 Pastor Alan Cassel Monday, Jan. 13—5:30 815-732-2642 www.

LEAF RIVER UNITED p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m.

Rev. Jerry Clark baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Chancel Choir METHODIST CHURCH “A Christ-centered, Bible9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Pastor David Poust believing, family-oriented all ages 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River EAST JORDAN UNITED ministry.�

10:40 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday, Jan. 12—10:30 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Evening service.

Worship Service & Children’s 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Sunday Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Church 815-626-0104 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 9 a.m. Fellowship Service 6 p.m.; Prayer LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; BAILEYVILLE METHODIST CHURCH 10:45 a.m. Worship transportation and nursery REFORMED CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Dave Jungnickel, Pastor provided for all services.

400 W. Center St. Oregon Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Javier Martinez EAST OREGON CHAPEL FIRST CHRISTIAN 9 a.m. Sunday School Handicapped Accessible CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m.

107 N. Daysville Rd. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Sunday School 10 a.m.

East Edge of Oregon 815-732-2359 Age Three through Off Ill. 64 BETHEL UNITED Grail Storm, Minister Sixth Grade.

815-732-2960 or METHODIST CHURCH 815-732-7411 Everyone is Welcome 815-732-6569 217 S. Hickory St., Worship Service—10 a.m.

Pastor Guthrie Shannon If you haven’t found a MT. MORRIS CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship church home, we invite you OF THE BRETHREN Church 10:30 a.m.

Service 9 a.m. to First Christian Church in Pastor Ginny Haney Contemporary Worship Oregon, where we accept one 409 W. Brayton Road EBENEZER REFORMED 11:15 a.m. another just as Christ accepted P.O. Box 2055 CHURCH us. Come as you are.

Mt. Morris, IL 61054 2997 N. German Church Rd. BROOKVILLE and Phone: 815-734-4573 Two miles east of Oregon on ELKHORN UNITED FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Office hours Monday METHODIST CHURCHES Ill. 64, then three miles north.

CHURCH (USA) Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Pastor Brion Brooks Brookville: Adult Sunday 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Friday, Jan. 10—9-10:30 Church Office School 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Dave Bateman a.m. Women’s Fellowship Phone: 815-732-6313 Worship 10:30 a.m.

815-732-2894 Sunday, Jan. 12—8:15 Director of Ministries 17725 W. Chamber St. www.fpcoregon.com a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 for Youth and Christian in Brookville Handicapped Accessible a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.

Education Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m.

David Bordy Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Sunday School Corner of Wilson Mill & first Sunday of each month.

Tuesday, Jan. 14—Quilting; 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Brick Church Roads 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Roots Youth Ministry— FIRST UNITED Wednesday, Jan. 15—7:15 Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Kids Clubs & Men’s & METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Bible Study— 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Women’s Pastor David Poust NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 815-732-7683 815-938-2380 OF GOD p.m. chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday, Jan. 12—9 a.m.

401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor David Demmer EMMANUEL Adult & Children’s School 815-732-7404 EVANGELICAL Education 9 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 13—8 a.m. AA 9:30 a.m. New Life Cafe LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Open Meeting 10 a.m. Worship Service Office: 815-732-2424 Holy Communion Celebrated 764 N. Stillman Road, the First Sunday of Each Month FLORENCE UNITED NORTH GROVE Oregon METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL (Payne’s Point) CHRIST OUR SAVIOR 2649 W. Florence Rd., CHURCH Pastor Andrew Kayes LUTHERAN CHURCH Freeport 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Kathleen Brinkmeier, Forreston Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

815-284-4554 Pastor Pastor Tim Hotchkiss David Andermann, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church: 815-938-2194 EVANGELICAL FREE 815-632-6767 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 CHURCH 9 a.m. Worship Service Saturday, Jan. 11—9 a.m.-12 OF MT. MORRIS 10:20 a.m. Education Hour FORRESTON GROVE p.m.

Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 102 S. Seminary St. Thursday, Jan. 9—10 a.m.

CHURCH Open at New Life Community Mt. Morris Bible Class 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Center 815-734-4942 Saturday, Jan. 11—9 a.m.

Forreston Sunday, Jan. 12—9 a.m.

Senior Pastor LWML Sisters in Christ Presbyterian Church in Sunday School; 10:05 a.m.

Bruce McKanna America Meeting; 5 p.m. Family Worship Followed by Potluck Associate Pastor 815-938-3605 Game Night & Annual Meeting Lance Mennen Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Sunday, Jan. 12—9 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 14—9 a.m.-12 Thursday, Jan. 9—1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School p.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Worship with Communion; Women’s Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Open at New Life Community Saturday, Jan. 11—7 a.m.

10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Center 11:20 a.m. Council Meeting Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Jan. 12—8:30 Pioneer Club Tuesday, Jan. 14—9 a.m.

Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult OREGON a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Circuit Pastors at COS; 7 InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir CHURCH OF GOD p.m. Bible Class 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group; FORRESTON REFORMED Pastor Michael Hoffman Evening Small Group CHURCH CHURCH OF THE 815-732-6847 Tuesday, Jan. 14—9 a.m.

501 Third Ave. OPEN BIBLE You and your family are Ladies Prayer Circle; 5:30 p.m.

Tim Fry, Pastor 302 S. Franklin St., Polo invited to join us in worship on Tutoring Club 9:30 a.m. Worship Monte J. Cox, Pastor Sunday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 15—6 a.m.

10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-2848 Pastor Michael Hoffman Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Sunday Worship 10 a.m. will give the morning message, Log onto our website FREEDOM LUTHERAN “The End of the Beginning,�

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815-222-7270 Ages 3-10 are dismissed right During morning worship an FAITH DISCOVERY Sunday School 9 a.m. & after Praise & Worship. exceptionally fine Children’s CHURCH Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Church is offered for children Casual, Contemporary, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Non-Traditional 3 years old through Grade 5.

815-946-3588 Dining Hall Passion for God Sunday School begins at Jeremy Heller, Pastor 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Compassion for People 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 9 a.m. Sunday School (a mile south of Oregon) Visit Our Website: for adults, young adults, teens, 10 a.m. Worship Service Welcome Center PoloOpenBible.org children and infants.

Nursery Available 111 S. Fourth St, Oregon Special attention is given in We are an independent nonCROSSROADS each class to issues and topics denominational Christian GRACE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, church. related to the particular needs CHRISTIAN REFORMED and interests of each group.

WHITE PINES CAMPUS Visitors are always welcome.

CHURCH 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo The Wednesday night Youth 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Group meets at 6 p.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL German Valley Sundays at 10 a.m.

East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-362-6601 815-837-5255 Daysville Road.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Jake Ritzema, Pastor whitepines@crossroadscn.com The local Weight Watchers Church 815-938-3203 Sunday School for All Ages group meets Wednesday at the Campus Pastor Pastor Scott Ralston 9 a.m.

Chad Keeteman ext. 302 church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for “ A Church with a Worship Service 10 a.m.

Youth Pastor weigh-in, followed by their Heart — In the Heart of Jose Garcia ext. 303 meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

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GERMAN VALLEY We offer contemporary January’s Bible Book of the Sunday, Jan. 12—9 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST worship and relevant Bible Month is Deuteronomy.

Worship CHURCH teaching through Church and Main Streets engaging messages, and OREGON UNITED FAITH UNITED David Decker, Pastor powerful video METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Join us after the service in our 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Mission Statement: Loving, for coffee, snack & fellowship 815-732-2994 Growing & Serving in Faith LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Barb Good, Pastor Handicapped Accessible CHURCH (infant-5th grade)-during Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

702 E. Dixon St., Polo 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Adult Services Activities during the Week: 815-946-3212 Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Thursday, Jan. 9—7:30 Website: faithumcpolo Email LRBC@lrnet1.com grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor p.m. Choir

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POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

11:15 a.m. Fellowship Thursday, Jan. 9—5:45 p.m. Worship Meeting; 6 p.m.

Session; 6:30 p.m. Deacons; 6:45 p.m. Trustees; 7:30 p.m.

Corporate REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Revive Service 5:30 p.m. Saturday Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m.

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

Adult Sunday School-9 a.m.

(2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented.

Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Jan. 11—2 p.m.

WELCA Meeting Sunday, Jan. 12—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Monday, Jan. 13—9:30 a.m.

WELCA Work Day ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Communion Served the 1st & 3rd Sundays of Each Month Thursday Prayer Group 3 p.m.

Adult Confirmation 4 p.m.

Sunday Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 7:30 & 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 815-946-2535 Rev. Father Louis Tosto Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Confession 4:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Mass 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.

Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6-7:15 p.m.

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

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday & Saturday Immediately after Mass ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Masses—Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.

Confessions-Sunday 7:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Jan. 10—8:30 a.m.

Coffee Saturday, Jan. 11—5:20 p.m. Hymn Sing; 5:30 p.m.

Worship; 6:30 p.m. Epiphany Party Sunday, Jan. 12—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; Fellowship Time Following Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship Monday, Jan. 13—6:30 p.m.

Church Council Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15—5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30-8 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Confirmation Class WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

Church News Deadline The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. Items can be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com, faxed to 815-7324238, or dropped off at our office.

For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 32.

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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Gregg Downs, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

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

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UMM at Charley’s Restaurant; 8:30 a.m. DeKalb District Lay Leadership Training at Sycamore Sunday, Jan. 12— 9 a.m.

Worship; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Youth Valentine Making Monday, Jan. 13—10 a.m.

Bible School; 7 p.m. Friends of the Library Tuesday, Jan. 13—6:30 p.m. Pack Meeting; 7 p.m.

Missions; 7 p.m. Finance Wednesday, Jan. 15—5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive Thursday, Jan. 16—6:30 p.m. SPRC; 7:30 p.m. Choir

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Funeral history will be topic of Jan. 13 program

Lions Donations German Valley Lions Club members Sue Ludwig, left, and Peggy Larson display three backpacks and the specified items to fill them which were donated by members of the club to be distributed by the Freeport Area Church Cooperative in a Backpacks for the Homeless project. Photo by Donna Smith

Sharon Atkins stopped her clocks, covered her mirrors, and put on her black “widow’s weeds.”

She is in deep mourning during the years 1840 through 1910, and she will respectfully and lightheartedly discuss these societal customs in a program on Monday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon United Methodist Church, courtesy of the Friends of the Oregon Library.

She has often heard from people following her presentation that they “didn’t know if they were going to like this topic,” but to their surprise they “found it fascinating.”

Atkins, Roscoe, will be dressed from head to toe in her black mourning garb.

She will explain how funerals used to be held in private homes and how they transitioned to the funeral homes of today.

She will treat society’s elaborate and strict rules regarding how the deceased should be honored at death and how they should be buried and mourned for two years.

She will also explore superstitions and folk tales, tips for genealogists, social restrictions placed on widows, men and children’s mourning garb, how to tell

if an old photograph is of a person in mourning, and how to date a photo by the clothing, hair jewelry and artwork made of hair such as shadow boxes.

She encourages people to bring examples of hair art and funeral memorabilia to discuss, as well as clothing and other items that may be related to funerals.

Refreshments will be served at the end of the program.

Donations will be accepted and proceeds benefit future library programs.

Bring a friend to experience an unusual program of a lost tradition.

Recycling options are available for residents As the holiday season comes to a close, here are some options for recycling much of the waste that we produce this time of year.

For household recyclable waste like cans, bottles, plastic containers and paper products, take advantage of your curbside recycling program, if one is available.

If the recycling bin is overflowing, use a tote or extra garbage can and set it out with other recycling containers.

Flatten all boxes, plastic jugs and bottles to save space.

Wrapping paper can be recycled, but do not include plastic bags, bows or ribbon.

For those without curbside recycling, consider using

one of the Ogle County drop-off recycling stations located in Byron, Forreston, Monroe Center, Oregon, and Rochelle.

For Polo area residents, a recycling container provided

by Moring Disposal is located at Franklin and Locust Streets.

A container provided by Advanced Disposal Service is located at the Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction.

Keep in mind that the recycling containers fill up quickly this time of year so as always, flattening all boxes and plastic containers is required.

Recycle broken holiday string lights until Friday, Jan. 31, at fire stations in

Byron, Mt. Morris, Rochelle and Stillman Valley. Other locations are the Ogle County Courthouse or the Solid Waste Management Department, at the Village Halls of Forreston or Davis Junction, and at the Polo City Hall.

Most consumer electronics such as TV’s and computers have been banned from landfills in Illinois.

These items can not be thrown out with regular trash.

Some electronics can be recycled at Secure Recycling Services in Dixon, Best Buy Stores, American TV store in Rockford, or Staples stores.

The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, the Byron

Forest Preserve District and Universal Recycling Technologies have two unstaffed drop off sites available for recycling certain electronics.

Large walk-in containers are located at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 West Pines Rd., Oregon, and at the Byron Forest Preserve District Stone Quarry parking lot, 6845 North German Church Rd., Byron.

Check the list on-line or at the sites to make sure items are acceptable.

The city of Rochelle offers an electronics recycling program for residents.

Cell phones and laptops may be dropped off at the

Rochelle City Hall or the RMU Customer Service Center. Other acceptable items can be dropped off at the RMU Water Treatment lab in Rochelle.

Residents should check with each entity to determine what is accepted for recycling.

Finally, live Christmas trees can be recycled at the following locations until Sunday, Jan. 19. All decorations, lights and tinsel must be removed.

Byron, Sunshine Park, Ill. 2 and South Peru Street Forreston, 407 North Locust St. Leaf River, 208 Railroad St. Monroe Center, Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St.

Oregon, Park District Maintenance Department, Hill Street.

Polo, 410 North Prairie St. Rochelle, Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street.

For Rochelle residents, the Street Department will chip trees at the curb during the first two weeks of January.

Curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling will be done by FFA groups on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Adeline, Leaf River, German Valley and Forreston.

For more information on recycling waste, call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or go to www. oglecounty.org.

Take care during the winter to avoid frostbite As below freezing temperatures hit the state, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck reminded residents about two health conditions caused by cold weather that can lead to serious injury and even death — hypothermia and frostbite.

“It is important to recognize the signs of hypothermia

and frostbite, how to treat these conditions and what you can do to avoid them,” said Hasbrouck. “Everyone should take precautions against hypothermia, but infants and the elderly are particularly at risk and should be monitored closely.”

Hypothermia is a drop in body temperature to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or

less and can be fatal if not detected promptly and treated properly.

The condition usually develops over a period of time, anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

Even consistent, mildly cool indoor temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees F can trigger hypothermia.

Infants lose body heat

more quickly than adults, and the elderly often make less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity.

IDPH recommends setting the thermostat above 65 degrees F and checking on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure their homes are adequately heated.

Signs of hypothermia

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include: Forgetfulness, drowsiness, slurred speech, change in appearance, such as a puffy face, and weak pulse.

Other signs include slow heartbeat, very slow, shallow breathing, coma or deathlike appearance, if the body temperature drops to below 86 degrees F. If these symptoms are noticed, take the person’s temperature. If it is 95 degrees F or below, call a doctor or ambulance, or take the victim directly to a hospital.

A drop in temperature below 90 degrees can create a life-threatening situation.

To prevent further heat loss, wrap the person in a blanket.

Apply a hot water bottle or electric heating on a low setting to the person’s abdomen. If the person is alert, give small quantities of warm food or drink.

Do not give a hypothermia victim a hot shower or bath.

It could cause shock. Do not try to treat hypothermia at home. The condition should be treated in a hospital.

Frostbite is caused by bitterly cold temperatures and typically affects exposed areas of the face (cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead), the ears, wrists, hands and feet.

When spending time outdoors during cold weather, be alert for signs of frostbite.

Frostbitten skin is whitish and stiff, and the area will feel numb rather than painful.

Take immediate action if these signs are noticed.

To treat frostbite, warm the affected part of the body gradually. Wrap the frostbitten area in blankets, sweaters, coats., etc. If no warm wrappings are available, place frostbitten hands under

armpits or use body heat to cover the affected area and seek medical attention immediately. Do not rub frostbitten areas. The friction can damage the tissue.

Anyone who must go outdoors during below freezing temperatures and the wind-chill is below zero should dress properly for the weather.

Wear several layers of lightweight clothing. The air between the layers of clothing acts as insulation to keep the body warmer.

Wear head coverings. As much as 50 percent of body heat is lost through the head.

Wear mittens rather than fingered gloves. The contact of fingers keeps hands warmer.

Wear warm leg coverings and heavy socks, or two pairs of lightweight socks.

Cover ears and lower part of the face. The ears, nose, chin, and forehead are most susceptible to frostbite.

Covering the mouth with a scarf will help protect the lungs from directly inhaling extremely cold air.

More information is available in the IDPH Weathering Winter booklet at http://www.idph.state.il.us/ public/books/weathering winter.htm.

Providing essential health information during emergencies is one way IDPH is working toward becoming the state’s leading public health authority,and implementing IDPH’s Five Year Strategy.

For a copy of the strategic plan, go to http:// www.idph.state.il.us/ about/StrategicPlan_ Final_2014-2018.pdf.

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Sauk Valley counties differ on off-budget funds

By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media Both Ogle and Whiteside counties have funds that don’t appear in their budgets, but are reviewed by auditors, county officials said.

Additionally, while Lee County and Ogle County have countywide credit card policies, according to officials, Whiteside County doesn’t.

In a story last month, Sauk Valley Media reported on the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s administrative tow fund, which isn’t listed in the county budget and could be used at Sheriff Michael Harn’s discretion for various

department needs.

Sauk Valley Media also reported on the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department’s credit card use, which included “training� meals at local restaurants several times a week, alterations to credit card bills, and personal purchases on county cards reimbursed directly to the credit card company.

In Whiteside County, some of the county funds are listed off the budget because of state law or because that’s how they had been established, County Administrator Joel Horn said. Some of those funds, like the prisoner trust account, don’t directly involve the county board, he

said.

Those funds still are public record, Horn explained, so the county isn’t avoiding being transparent. “I think they’re working out fine the way they are,� he said. “They are audited.

It’s not as if there isn’t any oversight. They’re not at risk for abuse. ‌ It’s not as if there isn’t any oversight.

There just isn’t the county board [oversight].�

Lee County, however, lists all of its funds in the annual budget, Chairman Rick Ketchum said, and the county board appropriates money to those funds, which often are controlled by various department heads.

All funds are listed in the budget, Ketchum said, because that’s how the county has done it in the past.

It’s also easier to track money and is more transparent, he said.

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker said the Sheriff’s Department’s administrative tow fund and other funds weren’t listed on the budget because that’s the way it had always been done.

Those funds were reviewed by the county’s auditors, he said, who haven’t raised concerns. However, Gouker wanted to have those funds listed in the budget for the next fiscal year, he said, because he didn’t like

that they had been off the budget. He also wants fund expenditures to be more transparent and be brought under more oversight.

Credit card policies Ogle County established a credit card policy in 2013 on the recommendation of its auditors. Five departments in Ogle County have credit cards, according to a Freedom of Information Act request and interviews, and each department has been responsible for its own policy.

Lee County has a countywide credit card policy, Ketchum said. “It’s pretty loose right at this point,� he said. “We’re

reviewing it. ‌ I don’t know if we’ll change it.�

Personal purchases are not allowed under Lee County’s credit card policy, Ketchum said.

Whiteside County doesn’t have a credit card policy for the entire county government, Horn said. That’s the decision of each department and the elected officials in charge of those departments. “I don’t believe we have a countywide policy,� he said. “Each department would have its own policy.

When I was in management services, we had a credit card, and our policy was that it would be only for gas and emergencies.�

Longtime assistant Polo football coach remembered

By Ty Reynolds Sauk Valley Media When you spend a couple of decades in the coaching business, the stories are bound to stack up.

Some become legendary.

Such is the case with one story in particular about longtime Polo football assistant Terry Olson, who passed away Dec. 18 at the age of 71. “Terry was never hesitant about sharing his opinion with the officials,� fellow assistant and longtime friend Dale Hall said. “Now, Terry wasn’t big in stature, but he’d go out and question a call very loudly, but he’d always have Dwight [Sellers, the head coach] there to back him up.

Dwight was a big guy, and Terry would yell at the ref with Dwight standing right behind him. The official might start over toward the sideline, then he’d take one look at Dwight standing behind Terry, and just shrug his shoulders and walk away. “Some of the officials called Terry ‘The Agitator’ after that.�

It’s a story that is told over and over again as folks talk about the man who became known as “T-Boneâ€? in his later years, thanks to a joking moniker he incurred on one of many fishing trips to the Wisconsin Dells. “That happened all the time,â€? said Gary Ferb, who came into the Polo district as a young coach a few years after Olson. “Terry was always ‌ helping the officials, but he was always half-hidden behind Dwight while he was correcting everything he felt the officials were doing wrong.

That struck me as one of the funniest sights on the sideline.�

Olson and Hall were half of a quartet that spent 20 years coaching football for the Marcos. Along with fellow assistant Bill Jenkins, they served as Sellers’ righthand men from 1965-1985.

Now Hall is the only one left, but the others will live on in his stories and the collective memory of the community of Polo. “It was such an interesting group to be around and learn from,� Ferb said. “The way those guys all tied together and meshed – and they had such different personalities and styles – was amazing. “I always say that everything I learned about coaching, I learned from those guys.� sss In addition to his football assistant duties, Olson taught elementary school math and also coached seventh grade basketball.

Hall was the eighth grade coach, and another vivid memory sticks out and gets Hall chuckling. “There was always this med kit sitting next to the bench, and Terry always

sat on that instead of the bench,� Hall said. “Anyway, this one day, there were just a ton of fouls called in the seventh-grade game, and Terry was sitting there, agitated, telling the officials how many unnecessary calls he thought they were making. “So, his game gets done, and he goes down into the locker room with his kids, and my guys start warming up. Terry comes back up, walks in the gym, and sits back down on the med kit.

One of the officials walks over and Ts him up, hits him with a technical. “He hadn’t said a word, just walked in and sat back down. I asked the ref what it was for, and he said he should have done it in during the first game, but he didn’t want Terry to get all upset.�

With Olson teaching at the elementary school, Hall said there were times, especially after the season, when the other three wouldn’t see him for weeks or even months.

But every time they got together, it was like no time had passed at all, “like we hadn’t missed a beat.�

Such was the friend who was Terry Olson. And it wasn’t just fellow coaches who felt that way. “Former players were always calling Dad for advice, even years after they had grown up and moved on,� Olson’s older son, Chris, said. “Along the way, he became friends with a lot of his former players; over the years, the age gap between them really closed.� “I think a lot of the guys were a little frightened of him, and they had a healthy respect for Dad,� younger son Scott added. “They played their hearts out for him, and that respect went both ways. There was always an open-door policy at our house, and it’s rare to get the chance to hang out with somebody you respected and feared growing up. A lot of those guys ended up being good friends with Dad.� sss Olson and his coaching cohorts ushered in a golden age of Polo football. The Marcos finished .500 or above in 17 of those 21 seasons, including 12 of the final 13 of Sellers’ tenure, and made the playoffs six times in the nine seasons between 1977 and 1985. “You couldn’t have better guys coaching you,� former player Bruce Scholl said, “because they always had the kids first at heart.� “They definitely enjoyed the kids,� said neighbor and former player Dan Pontnack. “He made you work extremely hard, but he wasn’t afraid to put his arm around you and tell you how good a job you did. He was fun to play for.�

Within the close-knit community of Polo, the Olsons’ neighborhood was like a community unto itself.

The Pontnacks lived across

the street, the Sellers were a few houses away, and the Jenkins were nearby as well.

Cookouts in backyards were a common occurrence, and the parents of the kids spent time together while the kids were out playing on the weekends. “We were all pretty much part of one big family, really,�

Pontnack said. “Chris and Scott were always coming down to our house, all of us going out to play basketball until 9 p.m. before riding our bikes home. Terry was my dad’s best friend, and I considered Terry a friend of mine ‌ as did a lot of his former players.â€?

Scholl was one of those, and he had the unique opportunity to see his kids coached by Olson as well.

After Olson retired from teaching, he sold insurance, but served as a volunteer assistant on the basketball team when Bruce’s sons Matt and Scott played for the Marcos in the late 2000s. “That added so much, because my kids got to see what I had experienced when I was a player,� Scholl said. “I felt that was great for them, and Terry never changed. He was the same in 2007 as he was in 1978, always wanting what was best for the kids. He was quite a man; I was very fortunate to play for him, and my kids were, too.� sss Terry Olson’s sons were also fortunate enough to get to play for their dad. With mom Judy and sister Heather always cheering them on, Chris played for his dad in seventh grade basketball, while Scott played football and basketball for Terry in high school. “It was maybe the hardest thing I’ve ever done, playing for Dad,� Chris said, “but after it was over, it was the most gratifying thing, and I was most appreciative of that chance. He was always so proud of all of us, Scott and Heather and I, and the respect we had for him was second to none.�

Scott was on the 1986 regional title team, a year Terry took over as coach because no one else was interested. Scott said playing for his father that season wasn’t difficult, even though he garnered a bit more attention from his coach as the team’s leading scorer. “We had made it to the playoffs in football, so we didn’t have that much time to practice before the first games,â€? Scott recalled. “But my friends and I had all played for him in seventh grade, so we just ran the exact same stuff that we had back then ‌ and it worked. “I remember one game, we were up like 15 points or so in the second half, and I threw a pass to the wing that was intercepted. I chased the guy at three-quarters speed, and Dad called timeout after the layup. He met me at half-

In this submitted photo, Terry Olson is shown debating with a referee while standing next to head football coach Dwight Sellers. Olson, who died on Dec. 18, spent parts of 5 decades helping coach sports in Polo.

court, finger in my face, and didn’t talk to anybody the entire timeout except me.

That’s just who Dad was: very verbose, always finding ways to make you excel and want to win.â€? sss The word most often heard when talking about Terry Olson is “respect.â€? He had it for everybody he taught and coached and befriended, and they had it for him ‌ in spades.

It was a blend of things that was the reason for this, not the least of which was his work ethic and dedication. “Terry was a guy who had high standards,� Hall said. “He expected a lot out of the kids who played, but he didn’t expect any more out of them than what he gave himself.� “He worked so hard, and he expected as much or more

from himself as he did from the kids,� Scholl said. “I was taller than him in junior high, but he commanded so much respect that I never felt like I was looking down on him, only looking up to him.�

It was his way with kids that sticks out most to Ferb. As a young science teacher turned coach, Ferb was always trying to find better ways to reach his students and players. He got a firsthand tutorial from the man who taught in the same classroom right after him. “How he handled the kids and interacted with them was the most impressive thing,� Ferb said. “The way he could inspire the kids, knowing what it took to get them going. He could chew out a kid who needed a talking-to, but then he could turn around and put his arm around the kid and be joking with him a few minutes

later.�

It was the same way at home, something both of Terry’s sons say they were lucky to have. And while it was something they appreciated in its time, their father’s impact on themselves and the community of Polo – which Chris calls “a special community to his family� – has revealed itself even more the past few weeks. “I think Dad was the glue that held the family together, and we’re trying to pick up the pieces now,� Chris Olson said. “The tributes, the cards, the number of people at the funeral and the wake, it’s so overwhelming.

As a player of his, I knew the impact he had on lives, but you just don’t realize the extent of it until you see it for yourself; it’s just been phenomenal.�

Olson file Born: Sept. 18, 1942, in Morrison Died: Dec. 18, 2013, in Polo Family: Wife Judy, daughter Heather, sons Chris & Scott Occupation: Teacher, coach, insurance salesman Hobbies: Fishing, camping, sports of all kinds FYI: Spent 21 seasons as assistant football coach in Polo. ‌ Also coached seventhgrade basketball. ‌ Coached Marcos for one season in basketball, leading them to a 23-6 record and a Class A regional title in 1985-86; his son Scott was the team’s leading scorer.

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Polo basketball teams faced Stockton Jan. 4 One Polo team won and the other fell just short when they faced Stockton Jan. 4.

The boys basketball team earned a 69-58 victory.

The Marcos had a slim 19-18 lead after the first quarter but began to pull away in the second and at the half had a 40-30 lead.

Stockton pulled closer in the third to cut the lead to 55-49.

Leading the way for Polo was Brian Cavanaugh with 20 points. He had 9 shots from the floor and was 2 of 3 from the free through Polo’s Max Simmons searches to make a pass during the Marcos’ game against the line.

AJ Dolleyer added 15 Eastland Cougars. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft

points to the score with 6 from the floor and 3 of 6 from the line.

Having another solid game was Wyatt Patterson with 11 points including 3 of 3 from the line.

Matthew Handel added 10 points and Max Simmons had 9 points.

Brad Cavanaugh and Sawyer Frano ended the game with 2 points each.

In the girls game the Lady Marcos were defeated 54-28.

They kept the game close through the first half. The girls were only down 10-8 after the first quarter and 21-15 at the half.

The score was close enough they had a chance for a comeback but Stockton had a strong third quarter which prevented any comeback.

KeeLey Meyer was the leading scorer for the Lady Marcos with 11 points including 4 from the floor and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.

Jozi Grobe added 6 points to the board with 2 shots from the floor and 2 of 4 from the line.

Alex Sterenberg finished the night with 4 points, Madison Merdian had 3 points, and Paige Peterson had 2 points.

Polo Boosters are selling car raffle tickets The Polo Athletic Boosters is doing a fundraiser to benefit the Polo High School sports programs.

Club members are selling raffle tickets for a 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is being donated by the Pete Harkness Auto Group.

The tickets are $10 each with 100 percent of every ticket sold going back to the Polo Athletic Boosters.

A total of nine booster clubs are involved in the raffle, including Morrison, Fulton, Rock Falls, Newman, Polo, Milledgeville, ErieProphetstown, Bureau Valley, and Sterling.

Last year a 2013 Chevy Spark was donated by Pete Harkness Auto Group, and the car was won by a Milledgeville ticket holder.

Each booster club will

have three finalists drawn from their town to be put into the final drawing for the car.

This gives each town equal chances.

A total of 27 tickets will be put into the final pull then on Feb. 1 to win the car.

Polo Athletic Boosters raised $5,500 last year and was the third top selling booster program in all the clubs involved.

The money was invested, in partnership with the Polo School District, in refurbishing the gymnasium.

This year the club’s goal is to raise $10,000.

Tickets can be purchased at First State Bank ShannonPolo, by contacting booster club president Jennifer Grobe at 815-677-1188, or at any home boys and girls basketball games through

Jan. 17.

The three finalists will be drawn on Friday, Jan. 17 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game versus Forreston.

Each finalist will receive a $100 gas card.

The three finalists then will be put into the final drawing on Feb. 1 for the car.

The final drawing will be held at Pete Harkness Auto

Group, Sterling, at a chili cook-off between the nine booster clubs.

The participants need not be present to win but are encouraged to attend and have some chili.

The winner is responsible for tax, title, license, and document fees on the car.

Log on to www. peterharkness.com to view the disclaimer.

Here’s what’s happening at the Polo Public Library: Tuesdays - “Pre-school Story Time at Your Library� from 1 to 2 p.m.

Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. is “Wiggles & Giggles.�

Saturday, Jan. 11 - LEGO Club from 1 to 2 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 24 - Senior Center Book Club, at the senior center, sign up now at PASS. Monday, Jan. 27 - Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “Killing Kennedy,� by Bill O’Reilly.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 Movies at the library 2:30 to

4 p.m., Despicable ME 2.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificate of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and five year increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1.com if you have a special business celebration coming up.

Call Susie at 946-3131 to post a special event on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Chatter The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays are exercise days with Fit for Life, a low impact program from 9 to 10 a.m.

Hand Quilting every Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

Play “500� - Every Wednesday at noon.

Mexican Train - Thursdays at noon.

Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn.

Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation.

Friday, Jan. 10 - Grief Support Group meets at 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 17 - CGH will be at the center hosting a Stroke/Carotid Artery, heart

rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial screenings and osteoporosis risk assessment all for $60 each or combined packages are available.

Times to be announced at a later date. Call 1-888653-6450 to make an appointment.

Monday, Jan. 20 - Prize BINGO from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Campaign was a great success

Dear Editor, The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep the Wreath Redâ&#x20AC;? campaign was a great success again this year thanks to all of your hard work!

The program is very simple, a wreath is placed on the front of the Mt. Morris Firehouse.

The wreath was covered in red bulbs. If a fire occurs during the holiday season caused by holiday decorations, a bulb will be changed to white.

Thanks to our safety conscious citizens we were able to keep the wreath red for the entire holiday season.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department truly appreciates everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

help to make it another each food basket.

Also thank you to the fire safe holiday season!

Rob Hough Forreston Leo Club and Mt. Morris Fire Chief the Lion members for helping pack and deliver the baskets.

Thank you, Larry Dikkers Forreston Lions Club

Thank you for purchasing Angel gifts

Dear Editor, The Forreston Lions Club would like to thank everyone who purchased Angel gifts this year.

It takes a great deal of help to keep the program going.

We also thank the Forreston schools for collecting food for our food baskets again this year.

A special thank you to all the U.M.W. and the Mission Committee of the Forreston United Methodist Church for giving us a big check to purchase the hams and fruit for the food baskets.

A big thank you to Philâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Eggs for donating a dozen eggs for

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Fortunate to live in Polo

Dear Editor, During the holidays when talking with friends who grew up in Polo and now live away, I was reminded how fortunate we are to have such a great community.

For those of us who have lived here for many years, we often look at what we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a grocery store, senior living, and a Starbucks.

But maybe we take too much of what we have for granted.

The Polo community should be very proud of their efforts in 2013.

There have been some amazing contributions this past year.

Not only have we collected over $80,000 for renovating our local swimming pool, but our community has contributed funds to renew our playground equipment at Centennial School.

Adding to the list, when the senior center needed money for a new roof, over $60,000 was donated.

But wait, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all.

How about the US Cellular promotion which earned our school district $25,000?

Not to mention the Kidz CafĂŠ lunch program and Project Christmas Star.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you will find many communities like ours.

I have also witnessed many acts of kindness throughout the year from both tragedy and celebration.

People helping people. Families

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helping families.

Yes, Polo has many challenges just as many other small communities face.

But maybe we need to be reminded about what Polo has â&#x20AC;&#x201C; citizens that know how to step up the plate for a good cause.

I could go on and on about our social and civic organizations, school district, food pantry, local businesses, sports teams, parks, and churches.

But it all comes down to the people who live here volunteering their time, contributing money to worthy projects, and helping those in need.

This is what makes us unique.

So Polo, give yourself a pat on the back. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned it.

I am very proud to be a member of this community. Based on the events of 2013, I am confident of our future.

Mark Scholl Polo

Forreston girls and boys basketball will hold an alumni game on Saturday, Jan. 11 in the Forreston High School gym with the girls game beginning at 3 p.m. and the boys at 3:30 p.m.

Following the alumni game the Forreston boys will play Milledgville with the freshsoph game at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m.

All alumni, including past coaches and their immediate families, will be admitted free to the game and are invited to catch up with fellow alumni for pizza in the high school media center after the alumni game.

Game match-ups will be determined by the number of alumni participating.

Twenty minute games will be played with decades playing against each other based on alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduating year falling on an even or odd year.

Anyone interested in attending and/or playing in the alumni game is asked Coach Jonathan Schneiderman at jschneiderman@ fvdistrict221.org or 815-275-1827 for the boys game, and Jane Slick jeslick3@yahoo. com or 815-266-1095 for the girls game.

Each callers will need to provide his or her name, phone number, graduating year, t-shirt size, and names of family members who will be attending.

Polo Library News Story Time Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.

Ages 0-5, free and open to the public This program is a wonderful way for preschoolers to hear the spoken word and learn how different words sound.

Families with preschoolers are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable resource.

Book Club Monday, Jan. 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The January selection is Killing Kennedy: the End of Camelot by Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and Martin Dugard. This pageturner chronicles events that led up to the most notorious crime of the twentieth century.

Reviews and comments are always welcome and will be shared at the meeting for anyone who reads the book but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meeting.

Wiggles & Giggles Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m.

Ages 0-5, free and open to the public Movie and A Snack Are you ready to wiggle and Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2:30 to giggle? Wiggles and Giggles 4 p.m. starts Thursday, Jan. 9.

All Ages - free and open to the public It is early dismissal day LEGO Club again and we are having a Saturday, Jan. 11 Ages 6-12, free and open to movie and a snack. Bring a friend the public This fun group builds things and friendships, too. Bring a eReader Help bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

Thursday, Jan. 30 6 to 6:45 p.m., registration requested Crockpot II Class Learn the steps to Thursday, January 16, 5:30downloading e-books. Bring 6:30 PM Free and Open to the Public your laptop, device, and any Registration required by 5 device cords.

Best Book You Read in p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year 2013 Through Friday, Jan. 10, all when there is nothing better than being welcomed home ages Vote for the Best Book You by something wonderful simmering in the kitchen. Read in 2013. Ballots are at Soups and stews can be the circulation desk or vote on complete one-pot meals and the Facebook page. Watch for be made aheadâ&#x20AC;Śa perfect the results. combination for a busy schedule.

Cabin Fever Quiz, All of Extension Nutrition and January Wellness Educator Marilyn Facebook Fans, every Csernus will discuss using day this month there will be fresh ingredients and a different question on the complementary flavors to page. Feel free to post your create crock pot meals; the answers. There are no right or advantages and disadvantages wrong answers - just a little of slow cookers; cooking mental gymnastics to keep strategies; and the safe use of our brains from freezing. You slow cookers. can participate every day or Recipes will be available whenever a question tickles to take home, as well as a your fancy. recipe to taste. A similar class was offered last January and Love to Read Week had a full house. Be sure to Monday-Thursday, Feb. register in advance by calling 10-13 the library or in person at the Share your love of reading circulation desk. by going to school and reading to a class. For more

information, call or stop by available. We have something circulation desk. the circulation desk. for both readers and eaters.

Facebook Third Annual Book Small Paper Shopping Like our page and stay upto-date on activities. Photos Loversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sale and Baked Bags Needed We are in need of small are posted of â&#x20AC;&#x153;My First Goods Sale Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. paper shopping bags with Library Cardâ&#x20AC;? Book Buddies handles for our book loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and special events. Check it to 3 p.m.

A wide selection of books sale. Anyone with bags to out and tell a friend. and baked goods will be donate can eave them at the

Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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There, Engle and six other coaches from throughout the state will be inducted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall-of-Fame.

The honor is even more prestigious considering Engle is the only assistant coach among that bunch. Nearly 40 coaches were nominated and it is even more rare for an assistant to make the cut.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the pleasure of interacting with Doug for several years and am elated that a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;behind-thescenesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guy like him is being recognized.

First of all, track and field does not get all the attention like the so-called major sports of football and basketball.

Additionally, Engleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working headquarters are the shot put and discus throwing rings. Those are as far from the running track as any event.

Basically, you have a man toiling in relative obscurity decade after decade with little acclaim, other than the rewards he reaps for developing cherished relationships with his athletes and having a hand in the success they have enjoyed.

For a guy like Doug, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably enough. And, one of those former athletes knows it is a 2-way street, this coach-athlete relationship.

Darren Moser, a multiple throwing state-placer and school record-holder in the late 1990s, nominated Engle for the Hall-of-Fame. Moser, like a multitude of Oregon throwers, saw Engle as both a mentor and friend.

As a coach, be it head or assistant, can you really ask for anything more than that?

What stands out most to me about Engle was the technician side of him.

Teaching the throws is especially complicated.

For example, the discus has something outlandish like 30 different moves a thrower needs to make for full effectiveness. Without a clinician as coach, even the most physically gifted athlete stands little chance of having success as a shot putter or discus thrower.

One of the criteria for election into the Hall-ofFame is coaching record.

Engleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record speaks for

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itself. Every single year he has coached, he has qualified at least one thrower for the IHSA state meet, nearly 70 all together.

His latest project, shot putter Shannon Cullen, placed third in the state in 2013 and perhaps will give Engle a first-ever state champ. Moser is still a little bummed he just missed out on that honor, but Engle is okay with wherever his charges have finished.

That man seems genuinely happy to be a part of these young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives, safe in the knowledge that he is helping each and everyone of them become better throwers and better people.

Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that be what coaching is about instead of concerning oneself with state medals? I pretty sure that how Doug sees it after watching him put as much effort into helping the least talented throwers as he does to the elite of the bunch.

On a side note, Engle will be joining a few other members of the ITCCCA Hall-of-Fame with connections to Oregon.

Art Carlson, one of Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friends and former Hawk head track and cross-country coach was inducted in 1999, not too long after leading Oregon to a state title in cross country. A year before that, another former Oregon coach and driving force of an all-weather track for the school in the mid 1970s, Joe Mortimer was named.

One of Engleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwing peers and father of Oregon athletic director Mike Lawton, Rich Lawton of Dixon was a member of the 2005 ITCCCA class.

Lawtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record is very similar to Engle in that he had a long-time streak of sending throwers downstate.

In 2000, Lawton was believed to have set a precedent for the state meet by having four different throwers place in the both the shot put and discus.

Like Engle, Lawton had the technical expertise to accomplish remarkable coaching feats.

Finally, joining Engle in the 2014 class of inductees Irv Sanderson of Prophetstown.

Sanderson, who coached track and field for nearly 50 years, had a state pole vault champ and Class A record holder in 1980 by the name of Dave Gilbert.

Gilbert has been a resident of Oregon for decades and has been a fellow assistant track coach with Engle for most of that time.

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Salstrom Banjo Company founded in the 60s From A1

has to teach you in double time fashion!’ … The next day I met a most remarkable 75 year old gentleman, Gus Stamm.”

(Posted August 11, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) “Gus Stamm [was] one of the more remarkable people I have met during my journey. [He] came to Oregon, Illinois from one of the Chicago suburbs such as St. Charles, Illinois.

Gus was an elderly gentleman and the perfect ‘idea’ man.

Gus would take his ideas, do enough research to get started and [then] find people to carry on. One of his well-written books was Veterinary Guide for Farmers. Gus Stamm was not a veterinarian!

Gus came to Oregon, Illinois to meet … Phil Salstrom, a master [of] machine wood carving and business owner who he thought might manufacture 5-string banjo necks to convert tenor-plectrum [banjos]. Folk was in!

The two people formed an understanding and started to develop a 5-string replacement neck to be sold by Gus Stamm.

[But] two strong personalities such as Phil and Gus developed differences!

There was one authority at Rockwood Carvers and that was Phil!

This was about 1962.” (Posted August 8, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) “This time period is around July 1962. … My first encounter with Gus Stamm was most memorable as he left me with a clear understanding that he was a way-ahead type person in the idea category. …

Gus Stamm and Phil Salstrom (Rockwood Carvers) had come to a prior agreement to produce banjo replacement necks.

These were to be produced at … Rockwood Carvers [which] at this time was a highly refined manufacturer of (to mention just several) Queen Anne legs and post turnings — Kohler Furniture in Naperville, Illinois being one of Rockwood’s larger customers.

Gus Stamm had been selling his replacement (5-string and extra-long) neck kit thru various ads, such as in Popular Mechanics and so forth.

He would sell a customer through mail order and then attempt to build it in a reasonable time (and deliver it) to keep the customer happy.

Gus thought by assigning this to Rockwood he could move on in the ‘idea’ business and simply handle the sales as needed via his various ads.

Well!

My first day at Rockwood Carvers started [at] 6:30 a.m. in the boiler room.

Gus Stamm walks through the door about 9 a.m. with an armload of fingerboard and neck materials in one arm and shakes my hand with an introduction and says, ‘Where do you intend to work?’ That was my first day with Gus Stamm.

Gus didn’t stop talking, starting with ‘How to divide a scale’ — his way of course — through endless conversations about his travels.

Gus was a real person full of accomplishment over his 75 year existence.

That day I think I slotted about 10 fingerboards (by hand) and believe me I was thinking about a more expeditious way to do that job!

“All was not well with the

association between Gus Stamm and Phil Salstrom. As Instruments, Inc., which kept time progressed, I slowly found making identical banjos several myself being tugged between more years as Fender banjos. two wonderful and capable That’s most of what anyone people. This was not easy for seemed to know until summer a 21 year old just starting out 2011, when Dave Markle with a job of interest! … showed up on Banjo Hangout “As time went by, the neck and began providing answers to manufacture problem slowly everyone’s questions, at length. relieved itself as I learned His vivid portrayals of my pattern making, carving larger-than-life Uncle Phil machine operation, and most bring back many memories. of the related mechanical toys Phil Salstrom founded found at Rockwood Carvers.

Rockwood Carvers in 1960 and All during this time then a few years later founded Rockwood Carvers was busy, Salstrom Banjo Company as busy with furniture work so a well. lot of what I was responsible for Quoting now from Dave was done in between, so as not Markle’s postings at Banjo to bother production.

Hangout: I was home for Gus Stamm had written a the summer [from college] pamphlet [‘Banjo Making, It’s and going to work for a local Easy’] which I believe he had plumber. sold to Mechanics Illustrated I was working [on a boiler] sometime in the past. at Rockwood Carvers’ new This pamphlet, plus his shop and had stayed after various other writings, I had quitting time to clean up the collected over the course of time finished job. … It was probably in [my] association with Gus, about 5:30 in the evening and so I was pretty well equipped. in walks Mr. Salstrom and says The replacement-neck entity to me, ‘Don’t you people quit at production only went so far four?’ and it was certainly not what I said, ‘Yes, but there was Phil Salstrom was thinking for just a small amount to do to volume. completely finish.’ He turned Gus suggested building around and walked out! guitars to Phil and of course At 4:30 the next morning that didn’t go over all that well.

Phil Salstrom calls my boss As time went on, tensions and owner Chuck Ehmen and between these two remarkable says: ‘I just wanted to let you people became explosive! know I would like to hire Dave Phil Salstrom was a very Markle and don’t want any matter-of-fact and vocal person hard feelings!’ … and Gus Stamm was much Well, when I went into work quieter, calm and collected. … that morning, Chuck Ehmen There was one and only one came up to me and said: ‘I final authority and that was got this call from Phil Salstrom Phil Salstrom. … and he would like to give you One morning … I knew a job. … Dave, Phil Salstrom something was up because Gus is expanding out there and Stamm arrived early, early. He this might be an opportunity said to me, ‘Dave, I’m going for you. He wants you to meet to settle these issues with Phil him in his office about 9:30 this once and for all!’

[I] knew evening and he will give you an there were tensions but I didn’t idea what he wants to do.’ know the particulars. “[At] 11:30 p.m. that evening Gus Stamm positioned Phil Salstrom finally shows up. himself at the bottom of the He hires me and says to be there staircase leading up to Phil’s in the morning about 6:30 a.m. office.

The staircase was, What follows next is the journey as mentioned before, on the of a life time!” (Posted August outside of the building and 8, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) there he waited.

“I showed up at Rockwood Phil came storming in the Carvers about 6:15 a.m. and drive as he usually did, hops of course the employees (about out of his car and blows right 65) were starting to show up as past Gus Stamm and Gus is well. attempting to plead his position.

The people I talked with were Phil gets to the top of the inquisitive and wanted to know stairs on the landing, whirls what I had been hired to do. around, throws his mail to the Of course, when I said I had wind! no idea but I was supposed to Booms something to the meet Mr. Salstrom at 6:30, effect: ‘Don’t you think we the lead man in the sanding have gone just about as far as department laughed and we are going to go!’ And then replied: ‘Phil was here at 6 a.m. he proceeds to rip the outside so you were probably supposed light fixture from the brick wall. to be here at 6 a.m. also! He [Editorial correction: Cementalways goes to town for his block wall.] breakfast and then comes back I, of course was witness to after he gets his mail.’ this and then saw Gus Stamm The office gal arrived 8 a.m. walk briskly to his car never to and I introduced myself and come to Rockwood again. asked if she was aware of any “Now, how did the name instructions for me and her Salstrom find its way into the reply was ‘I’m not aware of banjo world?

Her name was who you are period.’

Margaret!”

(Posted August 16, … Phil Salstrom storms in 2011 on Banjo Hangout) the drive about 9:45! Phil “Margaret Salstrom was, was a fast driver. … I follow of course, the wife of Phil Phil up the long outside stairs Salstrom. to his office and he whirls Margaret didn’t have to around and says: ‘Sorry to work but she did. She worked keep you waiting! Did you as the staff nurse at Ingersoll meet everyone? Follow me [Milling Machine Company] downstairs and I’ll give you an in Rockford, Illinois during the idea what I want to do. … I’ll night shifts. be introducing you to a man by Margaret loved pianos (full the name of Gus Stamm. You size Steinway grand) plus other will be working with him and musical instruments: guitar, I want you to learn all what he banjo, harp and so forth.

Often their conversations would occur in the early morning as Margaret would return from work and Phil would be leaving for his day.

This is exactly when it happened. Margaret asked if Dave might be able to build a banjo for her.

Phil Salstrom committed me to that task. I saw Phil that morning when he returned from Phil Salstrom III, Oregon, plays a Salstrom banjo, his usual mail run and errands.

His words were something continuing a long-standing family tradition. Photo by to this effect: ‘Margaret would Chris Johnson

like you to make a banjo for her and how long before you might have this?’

In my immediate[ly] occurring thoughts, Gus Stamm’s pamphlet [‘Banjo Making, It’s Easy’] went passing through, so my answer was: ‘That shouldn’t take long.’

Boy, was that a start to a most memorable personal journey!

The boiler room was fullup, the banjo for Margaret Salstrom was finished, it noted okay.

It made noise and Margaret was tickled pink!

From that point forward the Salstrom Banjo Company started to take shape.

I needed space so the decision was made to rent a small storefront in downtown Oregon, Illinois directly across from the old movie theater.

A good homestyle restaurant was located within eyesight of the storefront … and pretty soon, by word of mouth, I was having visitors asking for tours of the banjo shop.

Then the banjo players [and] salesmen passing thru would make it a point to stop by and help with my design and playability thoughts.

Most of the time these players were Tenor Plectrum players but not always. By that time my neck construction was decent and my ability to make noise was coming along also.

I had noted over the course of time the various brands of instruments passing through my shop and on several occasions several of the regulars allowed me to dis-assemble their pride and joys.

I would make my observations and simple notations with basic drawings put into notes.

Then one day [a] silverware salesman stops by with a Vegavox and then returns about a month later with a Bella Voce!

Now, by having access to those marvelous creations of yesteryear I was starting to think a bit where I would fit into the whole of things and how I would need to master what had already been done way before me.

“As one might imagine, I was spending a lot of money and sales were not sufficient to account for this.

Phil Salstrom was the man who financed this effort; [he] believed in the progress to date but said to me: ‘When are you going to freeze this design thing and sell this product?’

By this time … it’s 1963 and I happen to be a 1941 baby. So, for a 22 year old who happens to start out in the morning sweeping up from yesterday’s mess, [to] build the product, engineer the changes, make the changes, make it customer acceptable and hopefully saleable, I’m pretty busy.

I didn’t have the total answer for Phil Salstrom that day but … my mind was working on it.

So far this effort had grown in material things (tools, fixtures, etc.) and had been funded by Rockwood Carvers, Inc. which was owned by Phil Salstrom.

[He] said: ‘We are going to start the Salstrom Banjo Company and I will take care of that legally.’

And he did so. … There was an overall theme starting to develop in my thinking and only my young age prohibited it from taking form at a faster pace.

Phil Salstrom allowed me the latitude to get ‘it’ figured out. More to follow.” (Posted August 19, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) But more did not follow from Dave Markle, so far as I can discover, and in March 2012 at age 70 he died suddenly at Freeport.

Therefore I have gone back to what he posted somewhat earlier on Banjo Hangout at the end of July 2011.

There he told briefly what happened during and after 1963:

This picture shows a Salstrom Concertone banjo headstock. This banjo belongs to Randal Morton, a professional banjo player in Nashville, Tenn.. He is one of many pro banjo players who covet the “holy grail” tone of Salstrom banjos. It has some very nice inlay work. Photo supplied

My original effort when first getting started was to attempt to satisfy the [banjo] players at the Red Garter in Chicago, Illinois.

I would work during the day and then drive to downtown Chicago where these tenorplectrum (Bacon & Day) players would try my changes.

[A] thinner resonator was used in conjunction with a ‘tube-a-phone’ type tone ring to give that B&D bash demanded by these players.

Enter in Ralph Robinson – and of course Marlene. In the first place, Ralph was [a] most unique and talented free spirit.

He did some of my first headplate inlay work from his place in the Columbus [Ohio] area.

Then when he and Marlene decided to move out to the Oregon, Illinois area to help with the banjo shop, he of course thought that the tenorplectrum people were [a] novelty. …

As the Artist and Concertone [Salstrom banjo models] developed and matured, the resonator was increased in depth to provide that certain projection.

Then Ralph and I went to Nashville. When I think back on those travels, I’m still amazed at how many people Ralph knew.

At this time we [were] building our experience level and exposure, making [a] few changes but not dramatic. … Bob Thomas of the old WLS barn dance might have a Concertone with [a] thin resonator. … The Concertone was the last to be added to the line, and of course it was the most elaborate at the time.

[First came] the Allegro, [then the] Artist, and [finally the] Concertone. Fender of course carried on with these series names. (Posted July 29, 2011 on Banjo Hangout.

As regards Fender, keep reading.

Concerning the banjos’ tone rings, Dave Markle added that: Woodhaven Industries in Oregon, Illinois made our special[ly] cast tone rings. …

Gary Wood (owner) resides at the top of his class par excellance!

In addition, Woodhaven Industries also supplied the Oettinger type tail piece [which] was part of the original theme for the Salstrom. To incorporate items of [a] singular nature with the new was what we wanted to strive for and this particular component fit! Sand cast and beautifully finished. Also with five fingers.

As regarding the necks of the banjos, Dave Markle says all our necks were carved in doubles on Salstrom carving machines (in this case eightspindle pattern machines).

(Posted July 30, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) Banjo devotees can find other technical details set forth by Dave Markle in the archives on Banjo Hangout, starting a few days earlier on July 28, 2011.

In the mid-1960s, trying to cut his losses, Phil Salstrom almost managed to sell the banjo company to the Baldwin music company, but on the day when Baldwin executives were touring the Salstrom premises, someone who was there for an unrelated reason convinced them to consider buying Ode banjos instead, and shortly later Phil Salstrom sold his banjo company to Fender Electric Instruments, Inc. Dave Markle was then hired by Fender to continue making the banjos in southern California.

Markle says: The items I shipped from Illinois to Fullerton [California] were transferred in maybe four Allied moving vans and deposited on the floor of the new facility.

I was the first one to move into 1300 East Valencia [in Fullerton].

Forrest White [of Fender Electric Instruments] allowed me to go through several [Fender] departments and interview interested people who might want to transfer into the new banjo operation.

Olaf Keil was one of the multi-talented and was [a] huge asset during the start-up.

The banjo necks were of course much different in construction and overall manufacture than a Fender guitar neck.

Slowly the system started coming together again with talented people and good tools. … [Several years later] I left 1300 East Valencia [in the] second half [of] 1969.

(Posted July 29, 2011 on Banjo Hangout) That ended Dave Markles’ career of making banjos.

For the context within the Fender company at that time, see the book Fender: “The Inside Story,” by Forrest White, especially around page 164.

Several months after leaving Fender, Markle set up a company called Mar Pearl which inlaid pearls on the heads of musical instruments, including Martin and Gibson guitars, and he continued running that business for the rest of his life.

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Hungry Birds Birds of all sizes were out in search of food before the cold temperatures blanked the area.

These birds were spotted near bird feeders in rural Oregon. Above, a female cardinal lands next to a morning dove to eat some seed that fell on the ground. At right, a curious bluejay looks through a window before heading back to the feeders.

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State Police Report The Illinois State Police, drivers.

District 1, Sterling, released A two-vehicle accident was the following information. reported at 10:43 a.m. Daniel L. Campbell, 52, Dixon was eastbound on Ill. 64, west of Jan. 3 An accident was reported Ill. 251. He attempted to pass at 4:47 p.m. on Ill. 64, four a vehicle driven by Veronica miles west of Woodlawn L. Day, 51, Bloomfield, Ind. Campbell lost control on Road.

Andrew J. Rader, 43, Clare, the snow-covered pavement was traveling eastbound, and rear ended Day’s vehicle crossing the snow-covered with the passenger side of his bridge when he lost control vehicle. Campbell’s vehicle and crashed into a vehicle rolled several times before driven by Jeffrey L. Harness, coming to rest on its driver’s 47, DeKalb. The impact side in the field north of the caused Harness to crash into roadway. Day’s vehicle came the south side guard rail. No to rest in the south ditch.

Campbell and his injuries were reported.

Therese L. Rader was cited for driving passenger, too fast for conditions. He Campbell, 51, Dixon, were transported to Rochelle was released on an I-Bond.

Hospital.

Campbell was cited for Jan. 4 At 7:41 a.m., State driving too fast for conditions.

Police responded to a call Seatbelts were worn. on Interstate 39, in the Jan. 5 southbound lane, at milepost At 8:22 a.m., an accident 105. Trevor W. Gloss, 23, Beloit, Wis., was traveling was reported on Interstate in the right lane when the 39 in the southbound lane at driver lost control on the icy milepost 105. Alexander M. pavement and side-swiped a Call, 19, Roberts, Wis., lost vehicle driven by Elizabeth control of his vehicle due to Martinez, 34, Milwaukee, the snow-covred roadway.

Wis. Both vehicles came to The vehicle rolled once and rest in the center median. No came to rest on its side in the citations were issued, and west ditch. Call was wearing no injuries were reported. a seatbelt, which prevented Seatbelts were worn by both injury.

Call was cited for improper lane usage.

At 4:08 p.m., Illinois State Police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Interstate 39 in the southbound lane at milepost 97. The driver was Arturo Estitia-Ortiz, 28, Waukegan.

He was issued a citation for no valid driver’s license. He was released on an I-Bond.

Police responded to a call at 4:29 p.m. on Interstate 39, in the southbound lane at milepost 108. The report stated that Madeline Budil, 19, Oak Forest, lost control on the partially snow-covered roadway.

The vehicle drove off the left side of the roadway and rolled several times before coming to rest on its roof in the center median.

Budil and two passengers, Mitchell C. Budil, 17, and Brittany M. Schramm, 17, were transported to Rochelle Hospital. The report stated all occupants were wearing seat belts.

Madeline Budil was cited for driving too fast for conditions.

All charges are only accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Willis M. Collman, 88, German Valley, died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 6, 1925 in German Valley, the son of William and Marie (Buttel) Collman and attended Collman Grade School and Pleasant Prairie Academy.

He served in Korea as a corporal in the U. S. Army from 1952 to 1955.

He married Norma F. Peters on Jan. 16, 1955 in Forreston.

They began their life together on the Collman family farm near German Valley where they farmed together for more than 40 years.

In addition to his work on the family farm, Willis was active at Silver Creek Reformed Church, Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Livestock Association, and served on the German Valley School Board.

He valued his memberships at Forreston American Legion and Mt. Morris Moose Club.

In 1986, Willis and Norma moved to German Valley where they enjoyed an active retirement, surrounded by family and friends.

He took great pride and pleasure in his children’s and later, his grandchildren’s, education, religious, and sporting events.

Willis is survived by his children, who include Steve Collman, Shannon, Janice (Jeff) Sibley, Barrington, John (Dawn) Collman, German Valley, Lowell Collman, Lakeville, Minn., and Marlene (Renee Lewis) Collman, Roscoe.

Willis enjoyed his seven grandchildren including Ben Collman, Austin, Texas, Hannah Collman, Sanborn, Iowa, Abigail Sibley, Milwaukee, Wis., Emily Sibley, Barrington, and Matthew and Molly Collman, Lakeville, Minn., and Mitchell Collman, Roscoe.

He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Ruby Collman, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years and his parents.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 10 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan.10 at 11 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be in Silver Creek Reformed Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.

Joseph Draugelis Joseph Draugelis, 98, Oregon, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Riverbluff Nursing

Home, Rockford.

He was born in Chicago on April 29, 1915, to Joseph and Mary Draugelis.

Joseph lived his younger years in Chicago, graduating from high school there, and joining the U.S. Army.

After leaving the Army, he managed several Kroger grocery stores, one in Kenosha, Wis., one in Woodstock, and one in Oregon, before working for the Woods Brothers in Oregon.

He lived in Oregon virtually all of his married life.

He married Georgia Helen Johnson on Dec.13, 1945, and they were married 53 years until her passing in July of 1999.

He worked for 22 years for Woods Brothers Manufacturing as a purchasing agent when the company first came to Oregon.

He lived a quiet life, but thoroughly enjoyed reading the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times, cover to cover every Sunday morning.

Joe reminisced several years ago about all of the things that he had seen over his many decades of life — the first cars, the first TV, jet engines, computers, modern refrigerators, gas-powered lawn mowers, transistor radios, space travel, and the list goes on and on.

He is survived by one son, Joseph Lynn (Julie) Draugelis, Rockford, one daughter, Jeri (Richard) Bergner, Oregon; six grandchildren, William Joseph (Lisa) Draugelis and Scott Draugelis, Rockford; Leah Bergner, Long Beach, Calif., David (Jasmin) Bergner, Wiesbaden, Germany, Jacob Bergner, Carlsbad, Calif., and Joseph Bergner, Honolulu, Hawaii; and two great-grandchildren, Madelynn Draugelis, and Jonathan Bergner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgia; and one sister, Ella.

His body was cremated and a memorial will be held in late spring or early summer of 2014.

officiating.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Burial in Ashton Cemetery will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the OSF Cancer Center in Rockford.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Alan R. Steele

Former Mendota resident Alan R. Steele, 67, Winter, Wis., died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at Eau Claire, Wis. He was born on Nov. 26, 1946 in Mendota, the son of Nolan and Josephine (Shotkus) Steele.

He married Mary Lou Thomas on June 19, 1971 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Hills, Princeton.

He graduated from Mendota High School in 1964 and Western Illinois University, Macomb, in 1973.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany.

He was employed as site superintendent at White Pines State Park, retiring in November of 2002.

Alan was a member of American Legion Post 394, Draper, Wis. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, Winter, Wis.; two daughters, Heidi (Jeff) Bushnell, Rockford, and Jennifer (Mark) Bushnell, Sycamore; a son, Jeff Steele, Island Lake; four grandchildren, Madison and Tyler Bushnell, Austin and Ethan Steele; and a sister, Mary Jo (Verne) Moore, Sycamore.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held Jan. 6 at Schwarz Funeral Home, Mendota, with Deacon Vince Slomian officiating.

Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota.

Full military rites were done by Mendota VFW Post 4079.

A memorial has been established to American Legion Post 394 Draper, Karen M. Martin 6994 N. Main St., Draper WI Karen M. “NaNa” Martin, 54896.

74, Rockford, died Frida,y Visit condolences@ Jan. 3, 2014 in her home. schwarzfuneral.com to leave She was born Sept. 8, 1939 online condolences. in Maywood, the daughter of Louis and Luella (Walter) Kenneth E. Turnow Kaltenbach.

Kenneth E. Tornow, 72, Karen moved with her Lanark, died Tuesday, Dec. family to the Ashton area and 31, 2013. she graduated from Ashton He wasborn on June 24, High School.

1941, the son of Ora and Then she obtained Edith (Akridge) Tornow, her nursing degree from Kenneth graduated from Swedish-American School Lanark High School. of Nursing.

He was employed as a Karen worked as a farmer, pressman, and a registered nurse at Rochelle school bus driver for the Community Hospital and Eastland School District.

KSB Hospital, Dixon.

He is survived by his wife, She married Larry Martin Betty; great-granddaughter, on June 19, 1971 in Oregon. Bailey; sons, Ken and James She enjoyed knitting, (Kristen) Tornow; daughters, crocheting, reading, Sue (John Flynn) and Dee gardening and spending time (Barry) Smith; step-son, with “her boys” and all the Jason Downs; step-daughters, family. Survivors include her Sandra (Pat) Rippy, and husband, Larry; daughter, Janice Burkholder; 27 Diane Martin (Michael) grandchildren and 15 greatHielsberg, Davis Junction; grandchildren. step-daughter, Candace Kenneth was preceded by Walstad; step-son, Randy his parents Ora and Edith Martin; grandchildren, (Akridge)Tornow, and Garret Gibson, Joshua siblings, Gary and Bonnie.

Hielsberg, Jessica Walstad, Services will be held and Lindsey Martin; sister, on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1 Bonnie (Terry) Nichols, p.m. at the Russell-Frank Ashton; and brother, John Funeral Home, Lanark, (Karla) Kaltenbach, Ashton. with Rev. Herb Bollman She was preceded in death of Faith Reformed Church by her parents and her son, officiating. Visitation was Brian Rhinehart. scheduled for Wednesday, A memorial service will Jan. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the be held Saturday, Jan. 11 at funeral home.

11 a.m. at Farrell-HollandGo to www.schwarzfh.

Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. com to leave private Seventh St., Oregon, with condolences and sign the Pastor Michael Hoffman of online guestbook. the Oregon Church of God

State’s Attorney Ogle County States Attorney Michael Rock reported that on Jan. 3, David Pedersen, 43, Lee Center, pleaded guilty to domestic battery (subsequent offense), a Class 4 Felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced Pedersen to 3 years and 9 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

He was ordered to pay a $200 domestic violence fine, $10 to Crimestoppers, $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund, and court costs.

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Remembering 2013...

These six images are only a small selection of the numerous memorable photos captured by the staff at Ogle County Newspapers during 2013. The cutlines were left as they appeared in the newspaper.

(Sept. 5 edition) An American flag appeared in the center of the Oregon dam on Friday.

Police and fire officials said they do not know who placed the flag, but cautioned (May 8 edition) The FFA held an exercise May 4 to test the response of area first again that the dam is very dangerous and urged boaters and others not to venture responders to mock airplane crash. On Scott Road in Rural Stillman Valley firefighters practiced on a barn and house. Photo by Chris Johnson near it. Photo by Earleen Hinton

(Dec. 12 edition) Sue Hillison, center, reacts after seeing Centennial Elementary School’s name appear on a list of the US Cellular’s Calling all Community Contest winners. Photo by Chris Johnson

(April 24 edition) Dave Krumm was busy raking cornstalks from his driveway north of Oregon as floodwaters from the Rock River streamed across his property Friday afternoon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

(May 30 edition) Oregon seniors Ian Holley and Alex Cain reach for the sectional trophy after coming back to beat Byron 5-4 in 8 innings Saturday. Pictured at far right is assistant coach Brian Nordman. Photo

by Earleen Hinton

(June 27 edition) Members of the Oregon, Byron, and Mt. Morris police department took on a team of firefighters from Byron and Oregon June 21 during Relay for Life. Here officers (front to back), Jerry Oleson, Shawn Melville, and Dave Rivera give it their all to try and beat the fireman.

Photo by Chris Johnson

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FFA groups will help collect Christmas trees Jan. 11 Local high school Future Farmers of America groups will be volunteering their time on Saturday, Jan. 11 to collect Christmas trees.

The trees will be picked up at the curb and taken to a local chipping site where they will be chipped into mulch. Trees, with all their

decorations removed, must be at the curb by 8 a.m. on Jan. 11.

The FFA groups that will be participating this year are Byron High School FFA, Oregon High School FFA, Polo High School FFA, and Forreston High School FFA. The students will be

canvassing the Byron area, the cities of Oregon and Polo, and the villages of Mt. Morris, Forreston, Leaf River, Baileyville, German Valley, and Adeline.

Remove all plastic bags from trees. Wreaths and garland will not be picked up.

Chipping the trees into

mulch is good for the environment as the trees donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take up valuable landfill space nor do they pollute the air if burned.

The mulch will then be available at no charge for residents to use for their landscaping needs. Residents may bring a shovel and

container and take home free mulch when available at the drop off sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great opportunity for these students to help with a program that benefits local residents by making it convenient to recycle their Christmas trees,â&#x20AC;? said Solid Waste Department Director,

Steve Rypkema. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time, they can earn community service hours and help the environment. We appreciate their helpâ&#x20AC;?.

For further information, call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020.

Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press release did not provide the name of the 17-year-old. Under Illinois law juvenile names are not protected for traffic offenses.

Deputies responded to a domestic problem at 4:11 a.m. at 3747 West Ill. 64 Lot 6.

After investigation, deputies arrested Jennifer Truitt, 27, Mt. Morris, and Christopher Irvin, 27, Mt. Morris, for domestic battery.

April Miskell, 20, Mt. Morris, was also arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor.

Miskell, Truitt, and Irvin were all transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Deputies responded to the 6000 block of South Woodlawn Road at 2:30 a.m. for a disturbance. After a short investigation, deputies arrested Thomas Scheele, 53, Rochelle, for violation of an order of protection and an outstanding warrant from Fulton County.

Scheele was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 5 Deputies performed a traffic stop at 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Birch Street and Second Avenue in Forreston.

After investigation deputies arrested Michael Hensley, 24, Forreston, for driving while license suspended. He was also ticketed for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Hensley was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn reports the following activity.

Dec. 28 James R. Stinnett, 36, Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Stinnett was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was given a court date for a later date.

Dec. 29 Crystal D Hess, 31, Mt Morris, was arrested for failure to appear. Hess was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she did not post $258 purge for bond and will appear in court on a later date.

Dec. 30 David Byerley, 44, Mt. Morris, was arrested when he turned himself in at the Ogle County Jail. Byerley was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant. He posted the $195 bond, and will have no further court appearances.

Jeremy Walker, 34, Rockford, was arrested when he was transported from the Winnebago County Jail to the Ogle County Jail. Walker was arrested on an outstanding mittimus order. He was unable to post the $356 bond, will serve his sentence, and will be released.

Alex Delaney, 23, Rockford, was arrested when she turned herself in at the Ogle County Jail. Delaney was arrested on an outstanding warrant for being an unlicensed driver.

She posted 10 percent of the $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 15.

Deputies transported Gary Hunt, 40, Franklin Grove to the Ogle County Jail from

the Winnebago County Jail.

He was arrested on a warrant for theft ($25,000 bond) and a warrant on a motion to increase or alter the conditions of bail ($25,000 bond).

Hunt was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 31.

Deputies transported Kevin Krich, 32, Rockford, to the Ogle County Jail from the Winnebago County Jail.

He was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

The original charge was giving or selling liquor to a minor. He did not post the $1,856 full cash bond and was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 31.

Deputies transported Noah Hamilton, 21, Rockford, to the Ogle County Jail from the Winnebago County Jail.

Hamilton was arrested on a failure to appear warrant ($946.20 full cash bond) and a petition to revoke warrant on an original charge of retail theft ($3,000 bond). Hamilton was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 31.

Dec. 31 Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 3747 W Ill. 64 Lot 36 at 8:15 p.m. After an investigation, deputies learned that Cheryl Combs, 52, Mt. Morris, had swiped at her fiance Michael Einhorn, 52, Mt. Morris, with a knife. Einhorn suffered two cut marks on his left hand and was treated at the scene by Mt. Morris EMS. Combs was arrested for aggravated battery and domestic battery. She was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Michael Maise, 22, Chicago, was arrested when he was transported from the DeKalb County Jail to the Ogle

County Jail on an outstanding failure to appear warrant. He was unable to post the $3,208 bond and appeared in court Dec. 31. He was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 3.

Jan. 1 Deputies responded to Queens Road and Flagg Road at 1:27 a.m. for a car in the ditch. After a short investigation Andrew Dorwaldt, 23, Rochelle, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

He was also ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, driving on the shoulder, improper lane usage, expired registration and no insurance.

Dorwaldt was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Deputies responded to the 1800 block South Skare Road at 8:26 a.m. for a report of a one vehicle accident.

A resident in that area reported that the male driver of the vehicle, a blue 2003 Chevy Trailblazer, left the area on foot after she advised she would contact the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on his behalf.

Deputies arrived on scene and found the Chevy resting on its top, down in a creek embankment.

The vehicle was unoccupied and the driver was not located in the immediate area.

The driver, Raul Hernandez, 47, Rochelle, was later located at his place of employment in rural Chana.

Hernandez was arrested for driving while license suspended and transported to the Ogle County Jail. He was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended, and leaving the

scene of a property damage accident.

Although Hernandez initially refused medical treatment, he later reported that he had lost consciousness at one point inside the vehicle.

Deputies requested EMS respond to the Ogle County Jail, and he was transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon ambulance for precautionary reasons a short time later.

Jan. 2 Richard L. Bland, 60, Leaf River, was arrested for driving while license revoked in the 8,000 block of North Mill Road at 10:42 a.m. He posted bond and given court date of Jan. 13.

Jeremy P Westendorff, 35, Creston, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. for a bail bond violation.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was given a court date of Jan. 31.

Deputies responded to the intersection of Fischer Road and Ill. 38, just west of Rochelle, at 8:13 p.m. for a two-car accident.

Upon arrival it was determined that there were no injuries.

Further investigation showed that the driver of a 2002 Chrysler, a 17-year-old juvenile male from DeKalb, had failed to stop at the stop intersection with Ill. 38. He then collided with a 2005 Nissan SUV driven by Tammy Schopp, 48, Ashton.

The 17-year-old was taken to the Ogle County Jail and later released to an adult.

He was ticketed for no valid license, no valid insurance, and failing to yield stop intersection.

The Rochelle Fire Department and Flagg Center

Jan. 3 Mario R Pineda, 20, Rochelle, was arrested for failure to appear on an original charge of failure to reduce speed. Pineda posted $459 full cash bond and will not need to appear in court.

Dana L. Protz, 47, Minooka, was arrested for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license suspended. Protz posted $411 full cash bond and will not need to appear in court.

Nakeeda T. Bell, 22, Rockford, was arrested for motion to increase bond on an original charge of retail theft. Bell was unable to post 10 percent of the $50,000 bond and remains in the Ogle County Jail. Bell was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 6.

Michael J. Aguirre, 25, Maywood, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Aguirre posted 10 percent of the $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 10.

Jan. 4 Deputies responded to the 5,000 block of West Lowell Park Road at 2:40 a.m. for a vehicle stuck in the roadway. After investigation, Deputies arrested Crystal Ly, 23, no address given, for no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Ly was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 6 Deputies responded to a private property accident with an injury in the 4000 block of North River Road. The injured party, Rhonda Hubner, 47, Byron, was transported by Byron ambulance personnel to Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

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

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

Jerry N. Newsom, 40, Polo, driving on suspended license, Dec. 26, 2013 (May 8, 2013), $584.

Kyle A. Toepfer, 16, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph

over the speed limit, Dec. 27, 2013 (Oct. 28, 2013), $180.

Tyler R. McKay, 16, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 23, 2013 (Nov. 11, 2013), $160.

Wyatt D. Ackerson, 18, Byron, unauthorized lighting on a vehicle, Dec. 26, 2013 (Nov. 11, 2013), $120.

Alan E. McNames, 49, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 23, 2013 (Nov. 15, 2013), $120.

Omar Munoz, 24, Byron, unlicensed, Dec. 23, 2013 (Nov. 15, 2013), $296.

Justin M. Provo, 17, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 27, 2013 (Nov. 25, 2013), $160; disregarding stop sign, Dec. 27, 2013 (Dec. 14, 2013), $120.

Vicki R. Lay, 47, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 23, 2013 (Dec. 9, 2013), dismissed.

Miriam A. Quinnett, 53, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 23, 2013 (Dec. 10, 2013), $120.

Christopher J. Reece, 30, Leaf River, operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended, Dec. 27, 2013 (Sept. 26, 2013), dismissed; cancelled, revoked or suspended registration, Dec. 27, 2013 (Oct. 12, 2013), notice to appear, $396.

Jacob A. Farbo, 16, Stillman Valley, driving 2630 mph over the speed limit, Jan. 2, 2014 (Nov. 29, 2013), $180.

Jamie R. Recvelle, 32, Oregon, no valid registration, Dec. 30, 2013 (Dec. 3, 2013),

$120.

Justin C. Ebert, 36, Oregon, disregarding a stop sign, Dec. 31, 2013 (Nov. 25, 2013), $120.

Matthew A. Wolf, 38, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 31, 2013 (Dec. 5, 2013), $120.

Julia M. Mastny, 53, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 30, 2013 (Dec. 5, 2013), $160.

Dylan J. Lindaas, 27, Mt.

Morris, unsafe equipment, Dec. 30, 2103 (Dec. 7, 2013), $120.

Jassity B. Seangdara, 17, Byron, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 31, 2013 (Dec. 16, 2013), $160.

Rachel M. Hopkins, 18, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 31, 2013 (Dec. 25, 2013), $120.

Carolyn Hummell, no age listed, Oregon, bad checks/ obtaining control prop., Dec. 27, 2013 (Nov. 26, 2013), dismissed.

Brandenburg, property in Oregon, no address given, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Chad Peterson and Stacey J. Peterson, 986 S. Church Rd., Kings, White Rock Township, (re-recorded to correct a name).

Dec. 31 Robert L. Lichty and Nota Lichty, quit claim deed to Wilbur A. Brass, 5075 N. Kilbuck Rd., Monroe Center,

Monroe Township, $10,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to Robert G. Snow and Sarah E. Snow, 715 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $65,035.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

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

Dec. 27 Willard G. Meyer and Evelyn L. Meyer, quit claim trust to Willard G. Meyer, trustee, Willard G. Meyer, Tr., Evelyn L. Meyer, Trustee and Evelyn L. Meyer, TR1, three parcels of land: 708 E. Dixon St., Union and Oregon Trail Roads, and 11906 W. Pines Rd., all in Polo, all in Buffalo Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, George N. Grimes, and Valerie A. Grimes, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 605 S. Sixth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and U.S. Bank, trustee, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to U.S. Bank Trustee and LaSalle National Trust

Association, TR200615XS, 213 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Ogle County Sheriff and Patricia A. Carter, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Federal National Mortgage Association, 219 Hillcrest Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township.

Dec. 30 Ogle County Sheriff and Samuel M. Crago, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 309 Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Kable News Co., Inc., warranty deed to Bruce Lambert, 306 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $325,000.

First State Bank of Mendota, warranty deed to T & R Rentals, 826 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $53,000.

Francis J. Drew, Jr., and Donna Drew, warranty deed to James E. Pratt and Susan E. Pratt, property on Woosung Rd., no address given, Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $756,552.

Wallace C. Brooks by attorney fact, and Norma

J. Brooks by attorney fact, warranty deed to Daniel Escatel, 1201 Carrie Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $122,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Robert Rogers and Ronette Moore, 3468 Ramajen Rd., Oregon, Pine Creek Township, $165,000.

Holcomb State Bank, warranty deed to Robert R. Eames, 15565 E. Twombly Rd., Rochelle, Dement

Township, $100,000.

David A. Wubbena and Jilane M. Wubbena, warranty deed to Shirley Vietmeier, 11953 N. Cranes Grove Rd., Baileyville, Forreston Township, $1,318,500.

Bank of America, warranty deed to Juan M. Montemayor and Mercedes C. Montemayor, 319 S. Second St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $28,500.

Amanda L. Smith, quit claim deed to Josh D.

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2BR, stove & refrig. furnished, $450 lease and dep. req.

H & H rental Properties LLC. 815625-7995

3 BR, 2 BA country home on 16 acres, hunting rights included. $900 per month. Call Kophamer & Blean Realty (815) 7722728.

Why Rent?

You CAN Own! 3BR 1bath Home.

One Week Special $600/mo. 815-8786356.

A room. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500.

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

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

Stillman Valley Ranch house w/ 2 car garage. 2 mi. N of Stillman Valley. $850/mo. Dish network furnished. No pets or smoking.

815-262-0535

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

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Carport. $495/mo. + dep. No pets.

815-652-7470.

★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR lower, Dixon Dells. stove, fridge, air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

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Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck.

Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided.

Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets.

Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151 Dixon 1 & 2 bed apts avail. imm. $425 & $450 per mo. Call 815-6222725 SNLRentals.com

4 Unit Brick townhouse complex w/ attached garages.

Nice area near hospital in Sterling. $237,000 815-6524517

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

STERLING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MARCELINO MILLAN; MA VICTORIA ANDRADE; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 78 307 EAST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-26-311-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 307 EAST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $95,641.87.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1306231 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014

HARMON 1st Month Free!

2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo.

815-562-7368

MT. MORRIS 1BR, Mt. Morris. $310/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345

PROPHETSTOWN 2 Bed Apt. for Rent: Unit #3 at 109 E. Second Street, Prophetstown. $525/month Includes 1 garage space, storage in the lower level, and coin laundry located in the lower level as well. Call Ken Kophamer (815) 631-6115

ROCK FALLS 1BR, $375/mo.

Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

★ NEW TODAY ★ 4BR Duplex, $675/ mo. Call 815-9736768.

Nice LG 2br, stove & refrig. $575 + dep. 815-631-6678 Park Setting, newer 2BR, L/R, garage, NS, 1 floor, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo.

815-499-0199.

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

DIXON ★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR, Stove & refrig. incl. No pets.

Tenants pay utilities + dep. $400/ mo. Available now!

815-440-2613 2BR Ranch Duplex Garage. No pets.

Snowplowing-$550 815-973-2831

★ NEW TODAY ★ 3BR, 1ba. NE side. $695/mo. 815-9736768.

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No pets. Call 815-626-2145

Brick Bungalow 2BR, 1BA, 2 car garage. Lg. fenced backyard, $650/ mo. + dep. & lease.

815-973-2105.

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

STERLING ★ NEW TODAY ★ 2 BR, corner of E. 2nd St. & 9th Ave., by upper dam, C/A, basement, W/D Hookups. $365/mo. + dep., Avail. Now! 563370-1969

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★ NEW TODAY ★

For Rent Condominium On the River Boat Dock Incl.

2 BR 2BA Upper 1400 sq. ft.

1 Car garage Snow removal Lawn care $925/mo. + util.

Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151

FRANKLIN GROVE 1 Story, 2BR, C/A attached garage, newer updates, laundry hookups, NO PETS! $575mo.

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LEGAL NOTICES

HOMES FOR RENT Mt. Morris

2 BR $495 Mo.+ SD

$990 Move-In 3 BR $550 + SD $1100 Move-In References Security Deposit & 1 yr. Lease Required Must apply on line at: Hauckhomes.com Or call Alyce@815-734-3478 For details

POLO ★ NEW TODAY ★

1BR, $425 mo, includes util. East Rt. 30. 815-508-2345

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701

MT. MORRIS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS: Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

The Heirs at Law and Legatees of Norman R. Horter, Deceased; Blaise Horter, a/k/a Blaise N. Horter; Citibank (South Dakota) N.A.; Arrow Financial Services, LLC; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A.; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners; Unknown Heirs or Legatees; and Non-Record Claimants; and Wendy Howarter, Special Representative, Defendants, in case no.: 13 CH 189 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS GIVEN TO YOU: The Heirs at Law and Legatees of Norman R. Horter, Deceased; Blaise Horter, a/k/a Blaise N. Horter; Citibank (South Dakota) N.A.; Arrow Financial Services, LLC; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A.; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners; Unknown Heirs or Legatees; and Non-Record Claimants; and Wendy Howarter, Special Representative, That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of two (2) Mortgages conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot Twenty-five (25) in Southview, formerly Southtown, located in the North 90 Acres of the East 3/4 of Section 36, Township 40 North , Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book I of Plats, page 33 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, commonly known as 107 Southview Drive, Rochelle, Illinois, PIN 24-36-229-007, and which said first Mortgage was made

by Norman R. Horter, as mortgagor, to Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, as mortgagee, and recorded September 3, 2009 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900910416; AND which said second Mortgage was made by Norman R. Horter, as mortgagor, to Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, as mortgagee, and recorded August 27, 2010 in the RecorderÕs Office of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201001006575 and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before February 11, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. ELISA J. WHITMAN, REILLY LAW OFFICES, Attorney for Plaintiff, 6801 Spring Creek Rd. Suite 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 316-8540.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

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815-535-3607 or 815-535-3446.

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815-878-7399

★ NEW TODAY ★ Remodeled 2BR Ranch, $500/mo. + dep. No pets. Call 815-535-8427.

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311

Great location!

Approx. 1,000sq.ft.

Call 815-499-7448.

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815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

ROCK FALLS 2 BR, garage, A/C, appliances inc. $500 + Dep. 815441-7134

★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR, 1 ba. Garage. $625/mo. Call 815973-6768.

LEGAL NOTICES

STERLING

101

OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

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Next Generation 9-1-1 Consultant 9-1-1 Northern Illinois Next Generation Alliance (9-1-1 NINGA) will accept sealed proposals for a qualified Next Generation 9-1-1 Consultant. The 9-1-1 Systems participating in 9-1-1 NINGA are Boone County, Bureau County, Carroll County, DeKalb County, JoDaviess County, Lee County, McHenry County, Ogle County, Stephenson County, Whiteside County, and Winnebago County. Responses are due at the following address by 11:00 am CST on Friday, February 28, 2014.

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Jan. 9, 16, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD Plaintiff, VS. JOSEPH J. ZIMMERMAN, PENNY G. ZIMMERMAN, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

CASE NO 2013 CH 202 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Ninety Nine (99) as designated upon the Final Plat of Harvest Glenn Plat No. 4, being a part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 22 North, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which is recorded in Plat D File 19 as Document No. 9909691 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, situated in the Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 411 Hickory Drive Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N Number: 11-22-403-017 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about December 10, 2013, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending.

The record titleholders of the real estate are Joseph J. Zimmerman and Penny G. Zimmerman.

An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagors -Joseph J. Zimmerman & Penny G. Zimmerman Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - April 4, 2013.

Date of Recording - April 11, 2013.

County of Recording - Ogle.

Recording Document -201302885 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. 5th Street in the City of Oregon, State of Illinois on or before, February 10, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Dated at Rockford, IL on the 27th day of December, 2013.

Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MARCELINO MILLAN; MA VICTORIA ANDRADE; DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 78 307 EAST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26 IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 12 RODS EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF OGLE STREET WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTER STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF CENTER STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, 4 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 8 RODS, THENCE WEST 4 RODS AND THENCE NORTH 8 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-26-311-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 307 EAST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $95,641.87.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1306231 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014

To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Shirley M. Alsup a/k/a Shirley M. Grote a/k/a Shirley Alsup; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00124 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY. PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION TEN (10) AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-THREE (23) NORTH, RANGE EIGHT (8) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION ELEVEN (11), THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 254.33 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 38 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 395.49 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 18 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 298.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 92 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 14 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 190.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 22 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 55 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 209.56 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION TEN (10) I THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 30 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 100.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, 20 FEET WIDE, LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERLY 209.56 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL, AND ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INSTALLING, MAINTAINING OR REPLACING A SANITARY SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD OVER AND ACROSS THE WESTERLY 81.2 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 67.6 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 156.5 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION TEN (10), LYING WESTERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL, ALL IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-14-10-400-009, 02-14-11-300-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11018 W. Pines Road Polo, IL 61064 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 14-12-36616 Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, January 9, 2014, Page B7 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs.

STERLING FEDERAL BANK, FSB PLAINTIFF VS

Aaron R. Fritz; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

RAYMOND A. KOSICK A/K/A RAYMOND KOSICK; AMBER R. WRIGHT A/K/A AMBER WRIGHT A/K/A AMBER R. KOSICK; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 62 112 NORTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

13 CH 00110 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 11/8/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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:

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

PIN 22-09-326-015 Improved with Single Family Home

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.

TAX NO. 08-27-283-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 112 NORTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

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).

Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, TWO STORY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $102,335.67.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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 151701(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 1413-08152.

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1304912 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 9, 2013

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

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS

JASEN CHAMBERLAIN; ERIN CHAMBERLAIN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 163 Address: 605 Willow Bend Drive Davis Junction, Illinois 61021 Judge Mallon NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

KEVIN L LOWERY; ANGELA LOWERY; KEVIN L LOWERY AS TRUSTEE OF THE KEVIN L LOWERY TRUST DATED 6/7/12; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE KEVIN L LOWERY TRUST DATED 6/7/12; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 65 158 PRAIRIE MOON DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2012, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 25, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment

COMMON ADDRESS: 605 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-22-454-013 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $184,518.12 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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.

LOT SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (626) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 10, PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D ON PAGE 83 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

TAX NO. 11-22-331-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 158 PRAIRIE MOON DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $162,188.85.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2510.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2510

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1300119 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014

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Shirley M. Alsup a/k/a Shirley M. Grote a/k/a Shirley Alsup; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00124 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 02-14-10-400-009, 02-14-11-300-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 11018 W. Pines Road Polo, IL 61064

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 109 Woodland Drive Dixon, IL 61021

LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN STROH'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 6.5 FEET THEREOF, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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

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 151701(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 1412-36616 Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

JASEN CHAMBERLAIN; ERIN CHAMBERLAIN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 163 Address: 605 Willow Bend Drive Davis Junction, Illinois 61021 Judge Mallon 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 November 16, 2012, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 179 AS DESIGNATED UPON PLAT NUMBER 6 OF HARVEST GLEN SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 42 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0109248, IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 605 Willow Bend Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 P.I.N.: 11-22-454-013 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $184,518.12 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2510.

Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2510

Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014

Services

Antiques

Real Estate

RVs

Cars

Furniture

Apartments

Appliances Musical Items

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, January 9, 2014, Page B8 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin Faherty; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00106 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 11/8/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 THREE (3) AND THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK NINE (9) IN SHEAFF'S ADDITION TO HOLCOMB; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 11-34-476-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 Allen Street Holcomb, IL 61043 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 14-13-13031.

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

GREAT GARAGE SALES IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Call

815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS KEVIN L LOWERY; ANGELA LOWERY; KEVIN L LOWERY AS TRUSTEE OF THE KEVIN L LOWERY TRUST DATED 6/7/12; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE KEVIN L LOWERY TRUST DATED 6/7/12; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 65 158 PRAIRIE MOON DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 25, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment TAX NO. 11-22-331-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 158 PRAIRIE MOON DRIVE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $162,188.85.

Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on February 7, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-27-283-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 112 NORTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, TWO STORY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $102,335.67.

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1300119 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1304912 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 9, 2013

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

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

PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Aaron R. Fritz; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00110 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 11/8/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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 71 OF THE PLAT OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1, LOCATED IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9, IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 38, AS DOCUMENT NO. 369210, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 22-09-326-015 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 109 Woodland Drive Dixon, IL 61021 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).

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 14-13-08152.

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

Mt. Morris Times,

RAYMOND A. KOSICK A/K/A RAYMOND KOSICK; AMBER R. WRIGHT A/K/A AMBER WRIGHT A/K/A AMBER R. KOSICK; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 62 112 NORTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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.

Oregon Republican Reporter,

STERLING FEDERAL BANK, FSB PLAINTIFF VS

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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.

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

CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin Faherty; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00106 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 11/8/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-34-476-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 Allen Street Holcomb, IL 61043 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 151701(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 1413-13031.

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2014

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, January 9, 2014, Page B9

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12,658 *

11 CHEVROLET MALIBU

11 TOYOTA SIENNA

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

09 GMC ACADIA

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

11 GMC SIERRA

07 NISSAN ALTIMA

11 FORD FUSION

10 NISSAN ALTIMA

*

23,995 *

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# GE068A

05 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

09 FORD F-150

12 RAM 1500

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# XTD686A

15,995 *

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

13 DODGE JOURNEY

12 DODGE DURANGO

Stock# XPD664A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

FRESH TRADE

$

08 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# GE043B

7,995 *

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

07 FORD F-350

12 FORD FUSION

$

$

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE070A

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

17,995 *

FRESH TRADE

$

*

Stock# XTD686A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# GD245A

19,991

Stock# XPD671A

*

13 TOYOTA SIENNA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TE043A

$

12 KIA SOUL

09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

25,995 *

12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# DE002A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

Stock# GE036B

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

FRESH TRADE

$

12 DODGE RAM 1500

11 NISSAN ALTIMA

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

11 NISSAN MAXIMA

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE028B1

11,995

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Carl Buehler Sales

*

Joe Patzer Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

$

Stock# CYD269A

22,995 *

Mike Baker Sales

Justin Meyers Sales

Sara Martinez Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

$

Stock# TD418A

22,995

1LɈ +L^L` Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.

*

Thais Fazekas Sales

Nick Melsness Sales

$

Stock# TD360A

29,995

Alex Riley Sales

1LɈ >PSZVU Sales

$

*

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Chase Von Holten Sales

Stock# XPD676A

12,995 *

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