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Regional Victory

Fall Back

Memorial Work

The Lady Marcos won their opening match in Erie but lost to Eastland in second match. B1

Turn your clocks back one hour to Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday.

A revamped veteran’s memoria in Oregon will be dedicated on November 11. A12

Woman enters plea Third and fourth graders spell the word “crunch” during the Great Apple Crunch Oct. 22. Photo by Chris Johnson

Centennial students enjoy fresh apples

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@ogle countynews.com

Kayla Bergstrom charged with embezzlement Sauk Valley Media

A Polo woman pleaded not guilty last week to federal charges that she embezzled Apples were plentiful more than $59,000 from First at Centennial Elementary State Bank.

School last week when Kayla Bergstrom, 46, students participated in the entered a not guilty plea Oct. Great Apple Crunch.

22 during her arraignment Educators from the before the Judge Iain D. University of Illinois Johnston in federal court in Extension presented an Rockford. assembly on the benefits of Federal authorities say apples.

Bergstrom embezzled “There are good way to eat the funds over four years, apples, a better way to eat funneling the money through apples, and the best way to her account and her husband’s eat apples,” said Mary Beth auto repair business.

Christen. “Apple juice is a Bergstrom was indicted wonderful drink that is better Oct. 20 in federal court in than pop and is naturally Rockford. She is free on sweet.” her own recognizance and a She told the students to status hearing has been set enjoy only 100 percent juice for Dec. 3. and not juice with added Bergstrom, a first vice sugars. president of the bank, handled Applesauce is a better way all of its correspondent to eat your apple. accounts, including one with “You get fiber from U.S. Bank, the U.S. Attorney’s applesauce that you do not Northern District office said get from juice,” she said. in a news release on Oct. 21.

Again, the students were She had “the highest told to avoid applesauce with security level assigned” for added sugars. the bank’s software program, “The best way to eat an with access to customer bank apple is to eat the apple,” and general ledger accounts, Christen said while raising a and the ability to add new gala apple. accounts, the release said.

Second graders Noah Yingling and Jaiden Chapman yell and cheer during the Great Apple Crunch Oct. 22 at Turn to A2 Turn to A2 Centennial Elementary School. Photo by Chris Johnson

Man charged with stealing $1,000 from Grubsteakers An Indiana man has been arrested for taking cash from an Ogle County restaurant after it was heavily damaged during an April 9 tornado.

Michael G. McDonald, 67 of Whiting, Indiana, was arrested Monday by the Rochelle Police Department on an Ogle County warrant

for theft, more than $500, a Class 3 felony.

McDonald works in Rochelle.

The arrest stems from a sheriff ’s department investigation into theft of money from the former Grubsteakers Restaurant, 14698 E. Ill. 64.

The investigation revealed that during the April 9 tornado that struck Grubsteakers, McDonald was a patron inside the business and stole approximately $1,000 from the cash register.

McDonald posted 10 percent of his $50,000 bond

and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 6.

The well-known restaurant at the intersection of Ill. 251 and 64 was destroyed in the EF4 tornado that swept through Ogle County April 9 leaving a path of destruction.

Grubsteakers owner Ava

Mirtoska ushered customers and employees to the safety of a storm cellar as the storm approached.

Sheriff Brian VanVickle said he is not sure where McDonald rode out the storm, but he did not go into the storm cellar with the others.

Michael G. McDonald

Gun range request draws opposition

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two men aired opposing views last week about a request for a gun range at the Byron Sportsman’s & Conservation Club.

O.K. Welty, Byron, who is the club’s president, told the county board Oct. 20 that safety will be the primary focus of the proposed gun

range at the club at 1509 East Townline Rd. However, Craig Dimond, a neighbor of the club, wasn’t so sure.

He said the design of the proposed gun range would not ensure that all bullets will remain inside and could pose a danger to homes and hikers in the area.

“They want to expand to Turn to A2

Hydrants to be flushed The Polo Water Department will be flushing water mains throughout the city on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and

on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

All areas of the city may be affected by rusty water and low pressure on both days.

Ethan Cain and his parents Ron and Pam Cain participate in Polo’s Senior Night Oct. 23. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo Senior Night

In This Week’s Edition...

Business Brief, B6 Byron Police, B6 Church News, A5 Classifieds, B7-B12 Entertainment, A6

Fines, B6 Marriage Licenses, A4 Outlook on Ag, A10 Public Voice, A7 Property Transfers, B5

Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B5 Weather, A2

Deaths, B4 Glen M. Borneman, Lois Hagemann, Dr. Donald Hammerman

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Proposed range

permit requested From A1 have hand guns and pistol grip rifles, which have a range of one to two miles,” he said.

Dimond said homes are located within 1,000 feet of the proposed range.

The sportsman’s club has requested a special use permit that would allow a shooting range for hand gun caliber weapons on their property, which is zoned AG-1 (agricultural use).

Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel said Tuesday that hand gun caliber weapons can include long guns of certain calibers.

The club is surrounded by homes, farmland, and forest preserve land.

At a lengthy hearing Sept.

24, the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

voted 3-2 to recommend that the county board approve the request.

The ZBA vote came after members heard testimony on both sides of the issue.

The county board is expected to vote on the request at its Nov. 17 meeting.

The club currently has a trap shooting range that has restricted hours.

Patricia Hogan, another neighbor, voiced concern at the hearing that the proposed range would be unsupervised and have unlimited hours.

Besides safety, she cited noise concerns and that property in the area could be devalued due to the noise.

Welty said access to the enclosed shooting area will be electronically controlled and monitored by motionactivated security cameras.

This drawing shows the gun range proposed by the Byron Sportsman’s & Conservation Club on Townline Road southwest of Byron.

“This will allow the club to monitor activity at the range and will create a log of member use,” he said in a press release issued late last week. “This level of security will allow the club to deal with any safety violations or misuse quickly.”

Welty said the range will be constructed of concrete walls two feet thick and eight feet tall with a “no blue sky” baffle system over the top to keep shooters from

seeing outside and rounds of ammunition from leaving.

The Byron Forest Preserve Board, which owns the adjacent Ripplinger Gouker Preserve, also expressed

opposition to the plan.

Reibel said at the hearing that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recommended that trees greater than three inches in

diameter be removed only from Oct. 1 through March 31 because the site is suitable habitat for at least two bat species, one of which is threatened.

Polo woman was arraigned From A1 According to the indictment: From Feb. 23, 2010 to Feb. 3, 2014, Bergstrom embezzled money by creating cash advance tickets for the U.S. Bank correspondent account.

She would credit the amounts of cash advance tickets to her personal account and the business account Bergy’s Automotive,

which is owned by her husband, Mark Bergstrom.

She concealed her embezzlement by changing bank account statements, “manually cutting and pasting false account balances on the statements,” the indictment said.

She has since repaid First State Bank, the release said.

The bank has branches in Polo, Shannon, and Lake Carroll.

Bergstrom, who is free on

her own recognizance, faces up to 30 years in federal prison and up to $1 million in fines. She was arraigned Oct. 22 in federal court in Rockford.

Bergstrom was hired as manager of the Polo pool in June, but the job is seasonal and she does not currently work for the city, City Clerk Susie Corbitt said.

Vinde Wells contributed to this story.

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Senior Night Brody and Brooks Grobe went on the field Friday night with their parents Hank and Jennifer during the annual senior night festivities before the start of the varsity game. Photo by Chris Johnson

Great Apple Crunch held From A1 Students performed public service announcements for their classmates. These PSAs celebrated the benefits of apples.

Extension educator Lisa Hepker said the students were going to each eat an apple at the same time to create a loud crunch that

would ring through the gym.

“The apples you are having today were grown by Illinois farmers,” she said.

Hepker did a countdown from five and when she reached zero everyone in the school including the teachers took a bite of their apple.

One student came walking up to Hepker with a smile

Weather Forecast Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1. Sleep in an extra hour.

Temps cooling down. Should be normal to a little cooler than normal. Windier and drier than normal. Best chances for storms are 29-31, 2-3, and 4-5. Fog or haze possible 3-11.

Driest fall since 2012 and 2001.

that was missing some teeth.

The student said she lost a tooth when she bit into the apple.

Not only are apples a healthy treat, but they also assist the tooth fairy.

Centennial Elementary School was the first in the area to participate in the Great Apple Crunch.

Correction

“War Dog Memorial” is the name of a bronze statue that was the subject of a story in last week’s edition.

The name was incorrect in the article.

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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, Dixon.

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Eagle Point had a variety of shops In the Sept. 18, 1869 newspaper of Ogle County Press was the article that stated: “The board of Supervisors at their meeting this week erected a new town from the half township on west of Buffalo. It is called Eagle Point.”

This was the beginning of Eagle Point as a town.

Mrs. Clarinda Spencer Elsey at the age of 93 and the oldest resident recalled the days when she was young.

She started to school in the new Eagle Point School in 1854. They were very proud of that two-story building.

The men in the Spencer family were inventors and very skillful in mechanics.

Naaman Spencer, Jr., in 1855, had a threshing machine along with a Gate’s steam engine that could have been a first in the United

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak While the weekend started off cold and dreary, it ended with lots of glorious sunshine. The color in the trees has become even more bold as more and more leaves are settling on the ground.

God’s glory is all around us and for that we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Brian Toms. Our Sunday School choir made a joyful noise when we sang “Agnus Dei,” a beautiful praise chorus.

Our congregation joined in, as well.

Pastor Gregg Downs read the scripture before giving his morning message.

On Saturday evening, a group from our church braved a murder mystery party at my home.

After a delicious dinner of chili and appetizers, we gathered in the living room to figure out the silly mystery.

We had a fun night filled with laughs and wonderful fellowship.

Joining me were Don and Vicki Hay, Martha Johannsen, Brian Toms, Robert Toms, Phil and Deb Ohlwine, Lyle and Sheryl

States.

Other inventions were the long straw carrier, a side elevator on the threshing machine, and a Spencer gang plow. The factory was on our property and there is a sign there for people to read.

John Anderson had a shop in Eagle Point that repaired wagons and his nearby farm was known as “Campsie Farm.”

Mason Crary had a shop that tanned leather, made sheepskin coats and mittens.

We think of it as the Mitten Factory but obviously other things were made besides mittens.

Mrs. Elsey remembers the factory well because she worked there as a young woman and she said, “She was a young woman making mittens by hand, of course, because there were no sewing machines then.”

The stone building was on the old McPherson farm later owned by Clint Geary

and family.

Clarinda married Henry Elsey in 1870 and Mr. Elsey operated the general store for 27 years. The store also had the Post Office in it and he was the Postmaster.

This store stands today on the property of Lyle and Melody Reap. Just recently Lyle took off a board and there was the mail slot covered up all these years.

Michael Ayers’ shop was a busy place where chairs, spinning wheels, wooden rakes, and grain cradles were made.

You have heard of “Little Jack Horner,” well there was John Horner in a twostory shop making furniture and doors in the 1850s. Two blacksmith’ shops were also a part of the community.

Dr. Mason C. McPherson was the doctor who lived in Eagle Point and his son, Dr. C. Walter McPherson was in Hazelhurst.

Rev. Silas Jessup had just

started a Presbyterian Church in Elkhorn Grove and then came to Eagle Point during the years 1846 to 1855.

He built the Presbyterian Church at Eagle Point during that time.

We have in our files a picture of the Eagle Point Church around 1900 and after that church later closed, it was moved to Hazelhurst to be a town hall. It stands there today.

Another church was started in Eagle Point in a school house in 1852 by Rev. Jeremiah Kenoyer, a United Brethren Evangelical preacher.

For five years services were held in the school, or in the home of Pearson Shoemaker, or in his barn.

Later a brick church was built under Rev. W. T. Bunton in 1857. The present Brick Church at this site was built in 1919 under Rev. Sylvester Sanford. It is now a United Methodist Church.

Hopkins, Larry and Judy Riffle, Ellen Hopkins, and Justin Rahn.

On Friday night, I attended the football game where the Marcos racked up another win ending their season undefeated.

Orangeville put forth a good effort, especially in the dreary weather conditions.

One of the highlights for me was watching Clint carry the ball for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Clint’s excitement couldn’t be contained as he picked up Coach Hofer in celebration on the sidelines.

Between the games, they honored the seniors participating in fall sports and band. It was a thrill to walk out with Clint.

I still remember when these students were very young and I was going to help with their preschool class.

These students have grown so much. Congratulations to all of the seniors and especially to their parents.

The Marcos are now playoff bound with their first game at home this Friday night. The entire town is looking forward to their meeting against Erie Westminster Christian. Good luck to the Polo Marcos.

This past Tuesday evening, our P.E.O. Chapter DW met for our regular meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran

Church. Maggie Henning gave a wonderful review of the book, “He named me Malala.”

It was a rainy and cold evening but we still had 25 members including Vicki Hay, Betty Hare, Beverly Coffman, Lisa Coffman, Maggie Henning, and Jean Cunningham from Pine Creek.

On Wednesday evening, I attended a VIPS meeting where we discussed the many fundraising options we have in the concession stand and t-shirt sales. The school year is moving along at a quickened pace.

On Thursday evening, I participated in one such fundraiser, the concession stand at the volleyball game.

Working with two parents that were also schoolmates of mine, we had a nice visit discussing our children and the fun they are having in high school.

This past Monday evening, Stephanie called me which is not very common. We are texters and can have a full conversation that way. When she calls, that is a true joy.

Until the call goes on for almost three hours, and it’s now after midnight. But I still love her and I wouldn’t trade those nights for anything.

Being a parent means putting up with many sleepless nights. I could not even count how many

nights I rocked my children to sleep, stayed up watching over them while they were sick or endured late night projects for 4-H. Moms and dads are always on call.

Our God is always on call for us. No matter the time of day, He is always there for us.

It is a great comfort to know that we are truly never alone. God is always with us, in every crisis, in every celebration.

My continued hope is that everyone will come to know God through His Son, Jesus.

Our church is open for you.

Our church family welcomes you.

Most importantly, God is here for you. I will see you next week in Pine Creek when we gather to worship once again.

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Habitat Home blessing Nov. 1

Classmates who took the tour were: Front Row: Deb Rogers Chesmore, Linda Smith Rundlett, Jay Medlar, Crystal Otten Brasel, Deb Siebel Lower, Brenda Thompson James, Dan Walstad, Ed Long, Mary Patrick Mudge. Second Row: Greg Armstrong, Dan Bennett, Liz Mammen Gamble, Donna Kirkpatrick Dimmick, Janet Roe Everette, Robin O’Connell-Hedrich, Martha Shetter Cowan, Nancy Pauls Benke, Louise O’Connor Lima, John Rosenbalm. Back Row: Tim Harvey, Tracy McPhillips Harvey, Pat Donahue, Darlene Page Ayers, Doug Smith Photo supplied

OHS Class of 1975 held reunion The classmates of OHS Class of 1975 celebrated their 40th reunion on Oct. 16 and 17. Friday, Oct. 16 several classmates braved the cold to attend the Oregon vs Mendota football

game, followed by a social gathering at Alfanos.

The morning of Oct. 17, 24 classmates and several spouses partook in a nearly two hour reminiscing tour of OHS.

Several others attend a golf outing at the same time. The culmination of the weekend was a dinner and program held at White Pines Inn. Nearly 90 people were in attendance, including 52

classmates, four staff and numerous others.

All had an enjoyable time catching up with friends and hope another gathering will not be as far into the future.

Fundraiser for Rowen Wehmhoefer A account has been set up at an Oregon bank for Clayton and Jena (Grover) Wehmhoefer, Oregon, whose infant son has ongoing medical issues.

Rowen Louis Wehmhoefer was born Sept. 21.

He was transferred to Rush Hospital, Chicago, and underwent heart surgery on Sept. 29 at only eight days old.

He is still facing ongoing medical issues and will have an undetermined amount of continued care at Rush Hospital.

Prayers for the Wehmhoefer family are welcomed.

Anyone wishing to donate to Rally for Rowen can do so at: c/o Rally for Rowen, First National Bank & Trust, 307 Franklin St., Oregon IL 61061.

College News Megan Gronewold Megan Gronewold, Forreston, has been trained and certified as a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater peer mentor.

Gronewold is a sophomore accounting and finance major.

Each of the 93 UWWhitewater peer mentors is assigned a group of new students to help them get comfortable with campus, participate in activities and build relationships.

“Not only is this position

a great way to gain experience, but it is also a perfect stepping stone to bigger opportunities offered at UW-Whitewater and beyond,” said Marie Hornickel, coordinator of the Peer Mentor program.

Mentors ease the transition for new students all the way through the first semester.

Each peer mentor has to submit an application, go through a five-week training program and make it through the interview process before being selected.

Habitat for Humanity will hold a blessing for its 11th home on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. at the home, 408 W. Front St., Mt. Morris.

The home will be purchased by Elias and Betty Sotelo of Mount Morris. The Sotelos have three daughters, Kiana, Maya, and Elena.

Ground breaking and construction began in April.

The Sotelos, along with family and friends, have put in 400 hours constructing their home, along with

hundreds of hours by other volunteers.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department spent a day shingling the house and staff from Stillman Valley Bank spent a Saturday siding it.

Randy and Lori Wagner were the General Contractors. IBEW local 364 also spent many hours. A longer list of contributors will be posted at the celebration.

All are invited for the blessing and a tour of the home.

SFC Jeffrey A. Ellis, Ft. Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma, and formerly of Rochelle, retired from the U.S. Army in October of 2015 after more than 21 years of active duty service in the Army and five years of service with the Illinois Army National Guard Unit based in Dixon.

His retirement ceremony was held Sept. 16 at Ft. Sill.

Ellis is married to the former Toria Mann, Oregon.

They have three children, Kaitlyn (Ethan) Chandler, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Marissa Ellis, and Brooke Ellis, Lawton, Oklahoma.

He is the son of Jean (Paul) Williams, Rochelle, and Rick (Nancy) Ellis, Cisne, and son-in-law of Donna Mann, Oregon.

He is a 1989 graduate of Rochelle Township High School.

Ellis enlisted in the Illinois National Guard at age 17 and served with the Dixon Unit from 1988-1993 completing basic training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, in 1998 and AIT training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, in 1989.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of 1994 with assignments to the 101st Aviation Battalion, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

(July 1994 – January 1996); 302nd FSB, Camp Casey, South Korea (February 1996 – February 1997); 89th Chemical Company, Ft. Carson, Colorado (March 1997 – December 1999; 317th Combat Engineers BN, Ft. Benning, Georgia (January 2000 – May 2002); 5/3 Feld Artillery BN, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma (June 2002 – December 2006); with two deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in Taji, Iraq (March 2003 – March 2004) and Camp Arifjan Kuwait (October 2005 – October 2006); 181st Infantry DIV, Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin (January 2007 – December 2009); and 168 BSB, Ft. Sill Oklahoma (January 2010 – October 2015.

Prestigious military service awards received include the Samuel Sharp Award, the Army’s highest award for maintenance excellence; St. Barber’s Field Artillery Service Award; Army Achievement Medal; Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Ellis and his family will reside in Oklahoma postretirement.

SFC Jeffrey Ellis retires from Army

Clayton and Jena Wehmhoefer’s infant son Rowen was born Sept. 21 and had surgery eight days later. An account has been set up for the family at an Oregon bank. Photo supplied

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Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses: Oct. 20 Oscar A. Milan and Brittany J. Warning, both of Rochelle.

Alex M. Miller and Megan L. Zabran, both of Mt. Morris.

Oct. 21 Harvey R. Briggs, Lake, Michigan, and Donna M. Dietrich, Mt. Morris.

Dustin A. Brehm, and Kelly J. Salamone, both of Oregon.

Jacob E. Eckles and Misti D. Decker, both of Mt. Morris.

Oct. 22 Eugene M. Chase, Jr., and Virginia G. Fuller, both of DeKalb.

Jerime M. Coombes and Tiffany L. Schreiner, both of Forreston.

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All immunizations not covered by Medicare or a Medicare HMO must be paid for by cash or check payable to FHN. The prices shown here are only available at these flu shot clinics; other rates may apply in FHN offices. No other insurance coverage can be accepted at these flu shot clinics, and per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted at these locations.

Because of federal guidelines to prevent identity theft, everyone must present a photo ID to receive an immunization. Children can only be immunized if a written prescription from a physician indicating dosage is presented.

You should NOT receive a flu shot at any of these clinics if you: • Are allergic to eggs or the flu vaccine • Are ill or have a fever • Have a depressed immune system Please contact your healthcare provider or call FHN toll-free at 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 945 for assistance in finding a provider if you can’t receive a vaccination due to the above restrictions.

For more information, visit www.fhn.org.

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, Oct. 29—1 p.m.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Ladies Bible Study LUTHERAN CHURCH Friday, Oct. 30—9:30 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon MOMs Group 815-284-4554 Saturday, Oct. 31—7 a.m.

Pastor David Andermann Men’s Accountability Group 815-632-6767 Sunday, Nov. 1—8:30 a.m.

9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship; Saturday, Oct. 31—Set InnerMission 10 a.m. Worship Service; 5 Clocks Back Sunday, Nov. 1—9 a.m. Wor- p.m. Youth Group; 5:30 p.m. ship with Communion, 10:20 Christianity Explored Tuesday, Nov. 3—9 a.m. a.m. Education Hour Ladies Prayer Circle Wednesday, Nov. 4—6 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting OPEN BIBLE Log onto our website at 302 S. Franklin St., Polo http://www.efcmm.org to check Luke Schier, Pastor out our latest opportunities and 815-946-2848 updates Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our FAITH DISCOVERY Sunday Worship experience CHURCH “Grandkids Class” 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Jeremy Heller, Pastor after our Praise & Blended 815-946-3588 Worship Time.

9 a.m. Sunday School Bible-Based 10 a.m. Worship Service Passion for God Nursery Available Compassion for People We are an independent nonVisit Our Website: denominational Christian PoloOpenBible.org church.

Visitors are always welcome.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FAITH EVANGELICAL WHITE PINES CAMPUS LUTHERAN CHURCH 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sundays at 10 a.m.

Pastor Scott Ralston 815-837-5255 Church 815-938-3203 whitepines@crossroadscn.com “ A Church with a Heart — We offer contemporary worship In the Heart of Forreston” and relevant Bible teaching 9 a.m. Sunday Worship through 10 a.m. Sunday School engaging messages, and 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir powerful video 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Join us after the service in Study our cafe for coffee, snack & Thursday, Oct. 29—6:30 fellowship p.m.

Bible Study Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Sunday, Nov. 1—9 a.m. (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th School Wednesday, Nov. 4—7 p.m. grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www.

Choir Practice crossroadscn.com Thursday, Nov. 5—6:30 DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets,

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p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.”

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

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Sunday, Nov. 1—Confirmation Sunday

Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 2—10 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m.

Church Deborah Circle LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Ginny Haney CHURCH (USA) Phone: 815-734-4573 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Office hours Monday - Friday 815-732-2894 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon www.fpcoregon.com Friday, Oct. 30—9 a.m.

Handicapped Accessible Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 Worship 10:30 a.m. a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Holy Communion is served the Sunday, Nov. 1—8:15 a.m. first Sunday of each month.

Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 FIRST UNITED a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 402 First Ave., Forreston Tuesday, Nov. 3—8:45 a.m.

Pastor David Poust Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food 815-938-2380 Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Sunday, Nov. 1—9 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4—7:15 Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Sunday School Monday, Nov. 2—8 a.m. AA NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon at the Depot Pastor David Demmer Wednesday, Nov. 4—6:30-8 815-732-7404 p.m. Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH GROVE 2649 W. Florence Rd., EVANGELICAL Freeport CHURCH Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Forreston Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 FORRESTON GROVE Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m.

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Forreston Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Presbyterian Church in a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop America Open at New Life Community Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Center 815-938-3605 9:30 a.m. Sunday School OREGON 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH OF GOD Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pioneer Club Pastor Michael Hoffman Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 815-732-6847 Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 815-222-7270 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Dining Hall 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 (a mile south of Oregon) Welcome Center 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

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You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman will begin a Thanksgiving series of sermons.

This week the message is titled “Thankful for Foundations.”

Communion will be celebrated. Dennis Cheatwood will give the Communion Comments.

Greeting you will be Mike and Kathie Rager.

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

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

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

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

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

November’s Bible Books of the Month are Nahum through Malachi.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3—6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Committee Meeting Wednesday,Nov. 4—10 a.m. Naomi Ruth Circle; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 Committee Meetings; 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, Nov. 5—7 p.m.

Habitat Meeting PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Gregg Downs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 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 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday

Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m.

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Mt. Morris CHURCH Pastor Josh Ehrler 609 S. 10th St., Oregon 815-734-6354 Craig Arnold, Pastor Thursday, Oct. 29—3:30812-236-1213 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Grades K-6 Friday, Oct. 30—8 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL a.m. Bulletin Assembly & CHURCH Fellowship 1000 Ill. 64 West Saturday, Oct. 31—5:30 p.m.

Oregon Worship Service Pastor Barbara Seward Sunday, Nov. 1—8:45 a.m.

815-732-7211 Worship Service, All Saints www.saintbrides.org Sunday; Fellowship Time Email:saint.bride.church@ Between Services; 10:45 a.m. gmail.com Worship Service Services Monday, Nov. 2—6:30 Sunday-Holy Communion-8 p.m. Committee Night; 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.

Executive Committee Classes Tuesday, Nov. 3—8:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School & Dorcas Group; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study Available Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades St. Bride’s follows traditional K-6; 7 p.m. Cantata Practice Anglican-Episcopal church Wednesday, Nov. 4—6:30 practices; is biblically based a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 9 and both family and individual a.m. Quilt Group; 3:10 p.m. Jr. oriented. Visitors are always High Mentoring at Lot 12; 5:30 welcomed. p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Choir ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Practice; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir CHURCH Practice; 7:30 p.m. Women’s West Grove Road at Choir Practice Columbine Rd. Thursday, Nov. 5—3:30Pastor Steve Erickson 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Sunday, Nov. 1—9:15 a.m. Grades K-6 Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 WEST BRANCH a.m. Congregational Bible CHURCH OF THE Study; 9:45 a.m. Senior Choir BRETHREN Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine 4014 West Branch Road Worship with Communion; Southeast of Forreston 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Pastor Richard Bright Rehearsal 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN Worship—10:35 a.m.

CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo The deadline is 3 p.m. on Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Fridays for information Sunday for the Church News Sunday School for to be turned in at the Children & Adults 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

Oregon office at 121 Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

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Village of Progress will hold annual banquet

Fifth Fridays Jim Wolber and the Lariat Band will be featured at the Fifth Friday event on Oct. 30 for two shows, at 7 and 9 p.m., at the H .I. Lincoln Building, Franklin Grove.

The band’s country style meets rock and roll, with a sound that appeals to many fans. Their vocal and instrumental style are recognized from Nashville to Chicago.

Seating is limited so advance ticket purchases are encouraged. Tickets are available for $10 by calling the H.I. Lincoln building at 815-456-3030 daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or on Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. or by coming to the H.I. Lincoln building during the same hours.

Since the event occurs

The Village of Progress will have its annual banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Learning Center, Oregon.

Village of Progress will celebrate 46 years of service to the adults of Ogle County who have a developmental disability.

A number of awards will be given to those who attend the Village, organizations, businesses, and individuals from within Ogle County.

All are invited as many young people who contribute to the success of the agency are recognized.

The evening will also celebrate another year of

accomplishment by the men and women who have developmental disabilities.

Seating is limited to 320, so advance ticket purchases are encouraged.

The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 12, and free for those age 4 and under.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-732-2126.

Author to visit Oregon “Mr. Friday Night,” Jim Wolber and the Lariat Band, will be featured in two special Fifth Friday Shows at Franklin Grove’s historic H.I. Lincoln Building on Oct. 30.

on Halloween weekend, prizes will be awarded for the most original costume,

scariest costume, and most beautiful costume.

Annual Fur Ball raises money for Granny Rose Granny Rose Animal Shelter will host the 14th Annual Fur Ball on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Brandywine Banquets, 441 Ill. 2, Dixon.

This is an evening of silent auctions, music, food, fun and more to benefit the stray and homeless animals at the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, Dixon, as well as the new K-9 Enrichment Center.

In addition to the silent auction, one of the evening’s highlights is the annual dessert auction. Some of the best desserts, from some of the finest bakeries and bakers in the area, are auctioned off to raise additional funds for the shelter.

“Acoustic Circus”, featuring Kathy Cecchetti, will provide entertainment during the meal and after the dessert auction.

Information will be given about the new Granny Rose

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K-9 Enrichment Center that is currently under construction adjacent to the shelter.

This new indoor training facility will allow for yearround dog training in almost any discipline.

Classes such as obedience, rally obedience, agility, therapy dog certification, Good Citizen dog certification and more will be offered.

This 13.500 square foot facility will offer over 10.000 square feet of artificial grass.

An individual who has pledged to match all of the funds raised, up to $100.000, toward completion of the enrichment center.

All donations from the 14th Annual Fur Ball will automatically be doubled.

Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m. with buffet style dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. The dessert auction will

be held at 8:30 p.m. with music to follow.

Attire for this event can be anything from Levis to lace.

Participants are encouraged to come and have a good time.

Limited seating is available for this event. Advanced reservations are required and must be made by Monday, Nov. 2. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased at the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon.

For more information call the shelter at 815-288-PETS (7387).

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a 501 (c) (3) not-for profit organization that relies on local charitable giving and fundraisers, such as this, to raise the funds necessary to provide shelter, health care and find new loving homes for the stray and abandoned cats and dogs in the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County area. All are tax deductible.

Serenity Hospice and Home will host author and Rockford resident, Tom Zuba on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Church of God, which is located at 860 Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon, for a program that may help participants manage the holidays following the loss of a loved one.

Zuba will present an informative, humorous, and thoughtful evening, offering advice and techniques to help others look forward to the holiday season once again.

Zuba had a perfect life.

Wife, kids—he was living

his dream. Then tragedy.

His baby daughter died.

A few years later, his wife died. A few years later, his son died.

If anyone has suffered life changing loss, it’s Tom Zuba, who has taken his loss and learned to live with it.

Not to just get through each day, but actually live. With the holidays approaching, many people who have lost a loved one just want the holidays to be over.

Those who have lost a family member or friend may be dreading the upcoming holiday season.

Zuba believes people can

learn to do more than just “cope with” or “survive” the holidays when someone we love dies. He will share practical, concrete, tips and suggestions to help the find peace, comfort ,and connection throughout the holiday season.

Zuba is a best-selling author, life coach and speaker teaching those living with the death of someone they love how to create a full, joy-filled life.

Tom and his son Sean live in Rockford. Tom’s book “Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief ” is available at amazon.com.

Trick-or-treat at Serenity Shed Kids and their adults are invited to wear their costumes and come trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 30 from 3-6 p.m.

at The Serenity Shed, 131 N. Third St., Oregon.

Kids will be able to make fun crafts, play games, and

enjoy a snack.

The event is free. All are invited to come and learn about The Shed.

Raptor program is Nov. 8 The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County will host a program on Raptor Rehabilitation on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon.

The speakers will be Candy and Steve Ridlbauer, who rescue, rehabilitate and release native birds of prey.

Their first goal is to

rescue and release birds is they are releasable.

They will bring live birds that have been treated for their injuries but have not been returned to the wild since their injuries are too great.

Raptors, including hawks, eagles and owls, use their talons to catch their prey. Their eyesight is 10

times greater than humans’ eyesight.

The program is free and open to the public. Children are welcome in the company of an adult.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

For more information, email pposc.org@gmail. com or call 815-973-4926.

Renewable energy class Oct. 31 The Illinois Renewable Energy Association is offering a hands-on PV class

on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon.

Energy costs will be discussed, along with ideas for building or remodeling.

Suggested contributions for the class are $40 for

non-IREA members, which includes membership, and $20 for members.

Preregistration is essential.

To register or for more information, email sonia. vogl@gmail.com or phone 815-732-7332.

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Due to the lack of state funding, the Rock River Center, Oregon ,will be closing daily at 3:30 p.m., beginning Sunday, Nov. 1,

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until further notice.

The center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

For more information call 815-732-3252.

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Soaring Eagles visited Woods Equipment Co.

By Lydia Sherburne Club Co-Reporter On Oct. 12, the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club visited the Woods Company, Oregon.

Three brothers, Leonard, Keith, and Mervel started the company in 1946. The making of the rotary cutter was what got the company really going.

The company has grown from a Quonset hut with a dirt floor to about 10 acres of building using robots and lasers to make many

machines.

We were able to see how they bend the metal, cut the metal, and weld the parts together. When painting, an electrostatic powder is sprayed on the pieces in a paint booth.

Then the pieces are put in a kiln at about 400 degrees Fahrenheit where the powder melts to form a layer of flawless, glossy paint. We also saw the CAD program used to design the different machines.

Woods makes mowers, snow blowers, rotary cutters,

backhoes, and many other tractor attachments.

A special thank you to the Woods employees for giving us the tour, letting us watch you work, and showing us how everything is done.

It was all interesting and fun. 4-H Club gives us the opportunity to go on these great tours.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club meets the second Monday of each month.

For more information call the Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191.

Back Row: Alex Williams, Olivia Dillavou, Ginny Steingraber, Kelly Stranberg, Hannah Noble, Jacob Noble, Linnea Davids, Abigail Wehler, Olivia Stranberg. Front Row: Kaden Lingbeck, Micah Wehler, Jack McKanna, Andrew McKanna, Alek Stranberg, Lydia Sherburne, and Kaeden Motszko. Photo supplied

Public Voice Barn Yard Sale was a success Dear Editor, The first annual “Celebrating More Holidays” Barn Yard Sale for the American Cancer Society was a success.

As always, the support by customers was outstanding at Maple Hill farm, which is the home of The Breast Yard Sale in Town. The fourday sale included mostly rummage but also some new items for every holiday.

Our goal was modest.

We thought we could raise $500. Drum roll!!! We raised $1,920.28. Thank you Oregon and all the surrounding communities for your amazing support.

In appreciation, Karen Virnoche and James Brown Oregon

A significant change in Oregon Dear Editor, Something potentially significant has happened in Oregon in the past few months. At the northwest corner of Route 64 and Route 2 (Washington and Fourth Streets) there is a vacant storefront which brought in an outside business to decorate the storefront.

The result of the outside business decorating a vacant storefront has created an attractive display that immediately draws the attention of those who drive downtown; particularly at night.

I drive through downtown Oregon twice a day. The nature of my job, causes me to take note of this type of thing.

By itself, a single window display isn’t big news, but the concept that was carried out may prove significant if it continues to spread across downtown Oregon.

I have noticed that a few other business north of the intersection have improved their window displays as well.

At the recent Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago I made a presentation that (among other things) touched on the concept that downtowns need to make themselves visually attractive as one of the ways to draw people, give visitors a reason to stay and (hopefully) extend the length of their visit.

There are two reasons why this matters.

Presenting an empty building as an attractive location will increase the likelihood that a new tenant will select this site as a location to start their business.

By showing the potential of what could be, an up and coming business is more likely to spend the money to rent space in a downtown location.

Secondly, a business that makes the effort to create an attractive storefront will generate additional pedestrian traffic and potentially stop into “check out” a retailer.

For those interested in the concept I would encourage you to go to YouTube and type in “Insights into a Lively Downtown (Urban Planning, Ann Arbor, Michigan) HQ version.

The impact of an interesting storefront is addressed beginning at 9:36 in the video.

While there are some dreadful storefronts within downtown Oregon (buildings that have closed themselves in and virtually eliminated their windows), the majority of businesses downtown have an opportunity to be creative and stimulate interest that can translate into people (and entrepreneurs) coming to check out downtown Oregon.

While I do not know the property owner or the business owner that decided to decorate the storefront, I

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Little Free Library repaired Dear Editor, The “Little Free Library” located at Oregon Park West has been repaired by Park District Maintenance staff.

Thank you to everyone that reached out with concern and offers to help repair the library.

The “Little Free Library” is a cooperative effort between the Oregon Elementary Title 1 reading team and the park district.

The premise behind the library is the simple philosophy of “take a book, return a book.” The library books are supplied by the Oregon Elementary Title 1 reading team.

If any would like to donate books, Nash Recreation Center is a drop off location for the books.

To read more about the “Little Free Library” movement or to visit one of the over 32,000 registered “Little Free Libraries” in all 50 states and 70 countries visit littlefreelibrary.org.

If anyone witnesses any vandalism to the “Little Free Library” or parks please contact the Oregon Park District, 815-7323101, or the Oregon Police Department, 815-732-2162.

Thank you Erin Folk Executive Director, Oregon Park District

Disturbed by “Ore-gone” Dear Editor, I have recently noticed a disturbing trend. The name of our town is slowly

changing from Oregon to Ore-gone, with the emphasis on the last syllable.

TV stations in Rockford have been using this pronunciation for years, but now it is being used on our local radio station.

And many townspeople are starting to say it, particularly people who have not been here long, but even some who should know better.

It just grates on me when I hear it, particularly from influential sources.

There is a town in Wisconsin that uses gone and it is correct for them, but not for us.

Mark Tremble told me that the University of Oregon was having the same problem and started a campaign to correct it with T-shirts and everything.

Maybe we could get a little free publicity and create a little community spirit by launching our own campaign to keep our traditional name.

Something like “ Oregon, We’re Not Gone” or with a little truth sprinkled in “Oregon Might Be Having A Little Trouble, But It Is Not Gone Yet”.

Randy Holland Oregon

Library friends say thanks Dear Editor, The Friends of the Oregon Library support the library with financial donations for worthwhile improvements.

During Autumn on Parade our goal is to create a successful book sale and raise money. This year our volunteers were outstanding and our financial gain substantial.

Our secretary, Pat Slowiak, and treasurer, Susan Murges, were there for set up and the sale. Your donated books added to the books withdrawn from the library collection.

Our Oregon Boy Scouts, many volunteer helpers,

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generous shoppers and a great selection of books all added to the success.

The scouts were there to set up their tents, move tables from the VFW to the library, and carry boxes of books.

Under the direction of their leader and exceptional volunteer, Ray Gruber, the following scouts contributed valuable assistance: Tanner Clayton, Pierce Howey, Jarod Lehrke, Joel Marquardt, Nick Meives-Wylie, and Ethan George.

They were joined by Adrienne Clayton, William Howey, Jeff Lehrke, Kate Lehrke, Julie Meives and Jerry George. One more volunteer, Connie Stauffer, was walking by and helped with the tent set up.

There were volunteers from our community. Karen Novak, Bud Wiener, Linda Dutton, Sherry Piros and Bob Piros donated hours of labor.

Debbie Herman, librarian, gave us a helping hand as well as my husband, Jim Arvigo. Andy Dettman, our Library Director, moved books single handedly from the First National Bank, where they are stored.

We have space donated by the bank to house books designated for the sale throughout the year. Once again our library patrons and supporters donated a large number of books.

The Friends of the Oregon Library look forward to the book sale next year and are very grateful for your support. Thank you.

Linda Arvigo Oregon

Two are thanked for their service Dear Editor, I would like to thank Jane Bardelas and Denny Osterloo for the many years of service as members of the Forrestville Valley School Foundation.

The have been very dedicated and active members of the Foundation, helping to raise thousands of dollars for the betterment of the students and staff in the Forrestville Valley School District.

The Forrestville Valley School Foundation is a notfor-profit organization that annually hosts the Vedra Scramble for Education Golf Outing.

Proceeds from the Vedra Scramble are used by the teachers for projects to enhance their classroom curriculum. In addition, the Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors at Forreston High School.

It takes volunteers like Jane Bardelas and Denny Osterloo to make these events and scholarships possible. Their hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Sheri Smith Superintendent

Thank you for contacting me Dear Editor, Thank-you to all the people who e-mailed, called, or talked to me personally about the need for fewer administrators in our school district.

If you have concerns please come to the next school board meeting on Nov. 16 in the high school library.

Also please contact our representatives [State Sen.] Tim Bivens and [State Rep.] Tom Demmer to voice your concerns about school funding.

If we stand together we can institute change in how our tax money is spent.

One voice alone won’t make much of a difference, but many voices will.

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Safety tips will help keep trick-or-treaters safe The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is offering tips to keep trick-ortreaters and their escorts safe during Halloween.

“Illinois’ law enforcement officers want to make sure the only scares during Halloween season are the make-believe kind,” said Illinois FOP President Chris Southwood. “By following some simple but effective safety tips, kids and their parents can have a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating experience.”

The FOP offers the following Halloween safety tips: Children should only go trick-or-treating with a responsible adult. Be sure to follow all local ordinances regarding trick-or-treating times, ages, and areas.

If you can’t accompany your younger children as they trick-or-treat, make sure at least one, and preferably more, responsible adults go with them. Set a curfew for the children and make sure they understand how important it is to arrive back home on time.

Instruct children that they should never go into a stranger’s house or car unless their parents or other trusted

adults are with them and say it’s OK. They should never go anywhere with stranger, and if a stranger tries to make them go somewhere they should scream as loudly as possible and run to safety as quickly as they can.

Make sure kids know how to safely cross streets – look in both directions, and only use crosswalks or well-lit street corners. Tell them to not cut through back alleys and fields and to stay in well-lit areas with lots of people around.

Know the route your children will take while trick-or-treating if you are not going with them.

Have them check in at set times, either by phone or by stopping back by your residence.

Make sure your children have costumes that are fire retardant, contain reflective strips or material, do not obstruct their vision or movement, and that any props that depict knives or other sharp objects are made of a dull, flexible material.

Have at least one flashlight per group of trick-or-treaters.

Try and make each child’s costume unique in some way so they can be easily spotted.

Serve your children a

This home on South Fifth Street in Oregon has been fully decorated for Halloween. Photo by Chris Johnson

filling meal before they trick-or-treat so they won’t be tempted to eat the treats before they get back home.

Carefully examine all of the treats before you let your children handle or consume them.

Several days before trick-or-treating, check the local and state sex offender websites to see if there are any sex offenders living in your area. If there are, make sure your children avoid those homes.

Remind children that it is

wrong to vandalize property or hurt animals.

To lessen the chance of allergic reactions, try any makeup products on a small area of a child’s arm several days before trick-or-treating to see if they have any reaction.

If you cannot accompany them, having the children carry a cell phone lets them keep in touch and the phones also contain a GPS chip to help locate lost children.

Drivers, don’t use a cell phone or text while driving

and do not drive if you are impaired. Pay close attention while driving, especially at crosswalks, intersections, the side of the road, and by parked cars. Drive below the posted speed limit in residential areas, do not pass vehicles that have stopped in the road, and pull off the road in a safe spot and turn on your emergency flashers when picking up or dropping off children.

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Polo Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted, and accessible.

Flags Through Tuesday, Nov. 10, worn and tattered American flags will be accepted at the library. Flags will be honorably retired by the local veterans’ organization.

Food For Fines Monday-Saturday, Nov. 9-14 Bring in non-perishable food and $1 will be deducted for each item from late fees. The program excludes missing or damaged materials.

Patrons can call the library to ask how much is owed in fines.

All patrons are invited to bring donations of nonperishable food items and checks made payable to Polo Lifeline as part of a community outreach program.

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Box Tops for Education Box Tops for Education, found on General Mills products, have a value of 10 cents each to the schools.

Box tops can be taken to the library.

Adult Programs: Book Signing Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Watch for details.

Book Discussion Groups Both groups are open to new members. To reserve a book, call the library at 815946-2713.

Friday, Nov. 20, 1:30 to 2:30 pm. at the Polo Senior Center.

Book Selection: Ashley’s War, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Monday, Nov. 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library.

The Mockingbird Next Door, Marja Mills Children’s Programs:

Story Time Class Thursday, Nov. 12, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Every other week children learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, letter and number recognition, plus vocabulary building. Note: Story Time Class will not meet on Thursday, Nov. 26.

LEGO Club Saturday, Nov. 14, 1 to 2 p.m.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

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Both books are also available in eBook format via thewebsite’s Axis 360 link.

Biography Up and Running by Mark Patinkin Large Print Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber Story Time is a busy time at Polo Public Library.

Juvenile Fiction The One and Only; Taking Off and The Sky’s the Limit

by Valerie Tripp (American Girl Publishing) Easy Reader Alexander, Who’s Trying His Best To Be the Best Boy Ever by Judith Viorst

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Veterans Day is Nov. 11.

Centennial School will host a breakfast for area veterans and a guest from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

A special program will begin at 10 a.m. in the Centennial Elementary School Gymnasium.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host its Fall Supper and Silent Auction on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the church at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 per person.

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River Valley Blood Center. A free round of 18 holes of golf will be given to anyone who attempts to give blood.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Polo Senior Center.

The Polo Senior Services Center will provide gifts for the children to purchase for their loved ones. GIfts are wrapped on site to be taken home to place under the Christmas tree.

The senior center will accept any small items donated to be chosen by the children as a gift.

Our Table Community Meals will be served on the last Monday of each month;

Nov. 30 and Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The free, home-cooked meals with dinner music are open to all in the community.

A ministry of the Polo Council of Churches provides this event to Polo citizens.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Thursday, Oct. 29: Storytime from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Camping Under the Stars Family Reading Night from 5:45 to -7 p.m. Bring sleeping bags, blankets, pillow and wear PJ’s. S ‘more popcorn and hot chocolate will be served.

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Library Board of Directors meets at

5 p.m.

The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays— Fit for Life exercise from 9 to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays—Line Dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays – Quilting from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

Wednesdays - Play 500 at noon.

Wednesdays - PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays - Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m.

Fridays homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m. for a donation.

Fridays – Learn how to

Follow these simple tips and you’ll be sure to enjoy a spooky and safe night of trick-or-treating:

play Bridge with Jan Bates from 12 to 2 p.m.

Every Thursday is Community Coffee day at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to stop in and visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them.

The Polo Area Community Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will be Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Buffalo Township Hall.

Polo Town and Country Days is sponsoring a Polo Community High School Alumni basketball game on Friday, Dec. 11.

A pork chop dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the boys and girls games beginning at 6 p.m. Half time activities will include Meet the Marcos Fall/Winter Sports teams.

The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1.com to announce a special business celebration.

Call Susie at 815-946-3131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.

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• Don’t wear costumes that are too confining or could make you trip.

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Always go in groups with adult supervision.

• If wearing face paint, read the label and be sure it clearly says “non-toxic.”

• Throw away any unwrapped or suspicious-looking candy.

• Don’t eat any candy until you get home and have your parents inspect it.

• Walk, don’t run from house to house. Use the sidewalk as much as possible.

• Make sure you can see and breathe clearly through masks.

• Never go inside a stranger’s house or car.

• Carry a flashlight and wear reflective strips on your costume.

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Outlook on Agriculture

USDA released Crop Production report forecast The USDA’s Oct. 9 Crop Production report forecast the 2015 U.S. corn crop at 13.555 billion bushels, 30 million bushels smaller than the September forecast and 660 million bushels smaller than the 2014 crop.

The U.S. average corn yield is forecast at 168 bushels, 0.5 bushel above the September forecast, and harvested acreage is forecast at 80.664 million, 437,000 below the September forecast.

According to University of Illinois agricultural

economist Darrel Good, commentary following the release of the report suggests that some observers believe that the corn crop is not as large as the current USDA forecast.

“One of the factors cited as evidence that the crop may be smaller than is forecast is the strong basis levels in many markets,” Good said.

“The average cash price at central Illinois country elevators on Oct. 9, for example, was -16 cents under December futures. A year earlier, the average

basis at those locations was -42 cents.

“The argument is that a crop as large as forecast, particularly in the face of a rapid pace of harvest and a large soybean crop, would not support such a strong basis due to the resulting strong demand for storage space,” according to Good.

But that argument is not completely supported by the current estimates of crop supplies.

“Total supplies of corn and soybeans in areas experiencing the strongest

basis are, in fact, estimated to be much smaller than supplies of a year ago, which would tend to support basis levels relative to those of last year,” Good said.

Forecast production of those two crops plus the inventory of the old crop on Sept. 1 is estimated to be down 196 million bushels (seven percent) in Illinois, 219 million bushels (17 percent) in Indiana, 188 million bushels (26 percent) in Missouri, and 67 million bushels (eight percent) in Ohio.

In contrast, supplies are up 189 million bushels (six percent) in Iowa and 344 million bushels (17 percent) in Minnesota.

“Nationally, the total supply of corn and soybeans (production plus Sept. 1 stocks) is estimated to be 100 million bushels smaller than the supply of a year ago,” Good said.

“Although harvest progress during the first week of October was more rapid than that of last year, it was equal to the average pace in the previous five years and

cumulative harvest was five percentage points behind the average level.

“Basis levels are generally determined by the supply of storage space and an array of factors that determine the demand for storage capacity,” Good said.

“Harvest-time basis levels at the point-of-producer delivery may be receiving some additional support this year from the recent expansion in grain storage capacity.”

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Fair Association meets Nov. 14 The annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Association will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County

Farm Bureau, Oregon.

Dinner will be a potluck.

Bring a dish to pass and table service.Drinks will be provided.

A business meeting will follow the meal.

The public is invited to attend.

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Ag in the Classroom will be hosting a College Ag Day on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S.10th St., Oregon.

The event is an opportunity for area students to meet locally with representatives of various colleges and universities.

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Storage capacity has increased From A10 The USDA’s December Grain Stocks report estimates that permanent storage capacity (on and off farm) increased by nearly 550 million bushels from Dec. 1, 2012, to Dec. 1, 2014.

Additional capacity has been added in the past year, Good said.

“Basis levels at the farm level may also be receiving support from the lack of widespread transportation delays and the increasing use of delayed pricing contracts,” Good added.

“Both of these factors allow for a more rapid movement of corn through the marketing channel.

“The lack of widespread transportation issues may reflect, in part, the dominance of the domestic corn market relative to exports, resulting in a larger portion of the crop moving by truck rather than by rail where delays are more common.”

Good said that basis levels are also influenced by the pace of corn consumption.

“A more rapid pace of consumption, all else equal, tends to strengthen basis in order to make storage less attractive. Domestic ethanol production in September and early October 2015 was nearly five percent larger than that of a year earlier, supporting the domestic

demand for corn.

“Domestic feed demand for corn has also likely been supported by the four percent increase in the hog inventory this fall and the slightly larger number of cattle on feed, dairy cattle, and broiler placements.

“On the other hand, the pace of export shipments is well below that of last year. The relative pace of consumption in the various segments of the corn market may explain part of the regional differences in basis patterns this year.

“Because corn basis levels and patterns are determined by a complex set of supplyand-demand factors, it seems to be a stretch to conclude that generally strong harvesttime basis levels this year point to a smaller corn crop than currently forecast,” Good said.

“History is also not on the side of a smaller yield forecast than the 168-bushel

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“In the 40 years from 1975 through 2014, the USDA yield forecast increased from September to October, as it did this year, in 24 years.

“The January yield estimate was below the October forecast in only four of those 24 years. The decline was 0.2 bushel in 1991, 0.1 bushel in 2008, 1.6 bushels in 2013, and 3.2 bushels in 2014.

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Soldiers’ memorial to be dedicated Nov. 11 Brigadier General (Retired) Steve Huber, Byron,will be the keynote speaker at the dedication ceremony for the new Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.

The dedication will take place at the new memorial on the north side of the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon.

Huber served as the Deputy Commanding General of 1st Army Division East, Commanding

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Polo picks up a win to open the Erie Regional

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com

Polo’s Haley Cisketti keeps her eye on the ball while making a play Monday night during the Erie Regional. Photo by Chris Johnson

Marcos dominate again

By Brian Weidman Sauk Valley Media After one handoff, Polo senior running back Brooks Grobe was off to the races.

His teammates followed him on that path, and the Marcos capped off a dominating regular season in style.

Polo finished off its first undefeated regular season since 1991 with a 64-0 blanking of Orangeville on Friday night. They outscored eight NUIC Upstate opponents 443-35 this season, and 488-35 overall.

“We have high expectations,” senior lineman Ethan Cain said.

“We figured we’d win conference, and we wanted to do it handily. I think we’ve had an impressive performance so far.”

“I’m glad the regular season is over,” Grobe said.

“We’re conference champs.

We got past that goal, and now our next goal is to go deeper and deeper into the playoffs. We’ll see how strong we can be in the

playoffs, and try to prove some people wrong around the state.”

On the first play of the game, Polo showed it was going to impose its will on the overmatched Broncos (18, 1-7 NUIC Upstate), who snapped a 23-game losing streak a week ago against River Ridge. Grobe went virtually untouched up the right sideline for a 58-yard TD run, and the scoring parade began.

“We wanted to come out strong,” Grobe said. “You can’t take any team weak, especially at this point when you’ve got the playoffs next week. You have to come mentally focused, as well as physically ready, and that first play really helped us get going.”

Grobe had five carries for 104 yards and two scores.

Senior fullback Dylan Beers made the most of his two carries, as they went for touchdowns from 38 and 46 yards.

Brad Cavanaugh had a 25yard TD run, and also scored on a 42-yard punt return.

Wyatt Patterson added a 10yard TD run. Reserves played the bulk of the minutes from late in the second quarter on.

Polo added two crowdpleasing scores in the second half. Senior lineman Clint Merlak bulled his way in from 2 yards late in the third quarter, while Cain had a 50-yard scoop-and-score defensive touchdown after the Broncos fumbled.

“It was pretty sweet to get it on senior night, in front of the home crowd,” Cain said.

Orangeville managed only 25 yards of offense, all on the ground, against a rugged Polo defense. Nate Jordan led the Broncos with 15 yards on eight carries.

Star of the game: Brooks Grobe, Polo, 5 carries, 104 yards, 2 TDs He said it: “We didn’t want to have a sloppy week.

We wanted to have a good week getting ready for the playoffs. I thought we were pretty effective in all three facts of the game. I’m happy with the way we’re looking going into the playoffs.” Polo coach Andrew Hofer.

A clean game with almost no mistakes propelled the Lady Marcos to a win in the opening match of the Erie Regional Monday night.

Polo Head Coach Patrick Anderson said his team has worked hard this season to improve their play and reduce mistakes.

“It is definitely good to come out hot in the regional,” said Anderson. “We started off hot tonight.”

Polo had the lead throughout the first game against Kirkland Hiawatha and pulled away for a 25-8 win.

In the second game, the two teams were back and forth early and were tied 5-5.

The Lady Marcos went on a run to gain a four-point lead and then continued to challenge Kirkland.

“Our seniors realize this is their last shot and the rest of the team is rallying around that,” said Anderson. “I hope we can make some noise against Eastland.”

Winning the opening game of the regional granted Polo a date with Eastland on Oct. 27.

Eastland is ranked number one and has always been a tough team during the playoffs.

“Eastland is a tough opponent and hopefully we

Lady Cards lose in two

Polo’s Kenzie Dusing serves Monday night during the Erie Regional. Photo by Chris Johnson

channel this energy from tonight and play well,” said Anderson. “We want to be competitive. All we can do is give ourselves a chance and play our game against Eastland.”

Polo was led by Sammi Bushman and Justine Gorzny with 3 kills each against The season ended for the Forreston Lady Cardinals Monday night at the Lena Winslow volleyball regional.

Forreston took on West

Kirkland.

Kenzie Dusing had 10 assists and Emalie Gunder had 3 aces.

Polo lost to Eastland Tuesday night in two games.

The scores were 25-6, 2511.

This officially ends the Lady Marcos season.

Carroll and was defeated in two games.

The scores were 25-18, 25-19.

No additional details were available from this match

Polo will host Westminster Christian on Friday night

By Andy Colbert acolbert@ogle countynews.com

Graziano) to throw to.”

The other go-to guy on offense is 5-11, 175-pound tight end Bobby Scott.

Westminster had good size in the line, going 240, 340, 200, 220 and 225 across the interior front. All are around 6-0 to 6-2. The center and coach’s son, John Davis, is recognized as one of the top long snappers in the country.

“One advantage we have is that these kids are battled tested,” Westminster coach John Davis Sr. said. “They been playing together since they were freshmen.

Coming into the season, we felt confident about making

the playoffs.”

On defense, Westminster lines up in a 3-5 and are led by a very athletic safety in It will be a playoff Xavier Brown. newcomer coming to Polo “They cause a lot of havoc Friday for an IHSA firstwith guys getting on the round football game. Elgin edge,” Hofer said. “They’re Westminster Christian, not really aggressive off the which had its first graduating ball, but have good recovery. class in 1997, has only been They read and react.” playing football for three However, Ottawa years, going 2-7, 4-5 and 6-3 Marquette and Chicago this season in the NEAC. Hope scored 40 or more “They have nice points against them. athleticism and speed,” Polo “Against Polo, we need to coach Andrew Hofer said. contain their speed,” Davis “They run a veer and the said. “I know they have a spread with a good receiver quick quarterback and other (5-10, 175-pound Scott players that can get to the edge. Our guys are attuned to where the ball is going to go. We’re probably not as fast as Polo, but need to get to the ball in reasonably fast fashion.”

Besides playing in a weaker conference than the NUIC, No. 13 seed Westminster (6-3) is hindered by having only 19 varsity players. The lack of depth and big game experience may play into No. 4 seed Polo’s hands.

Hofer is also excited about hosting the game on Friday night.

“I’m glad to get a Friday game,” he said. “I expect a great crowd and atmosphere.

It should be fun for everyone.

Polo’s Dylan Beers runs through a tackle for his first Our community will rally touchdown during the first quarter against Orangeville. around it.”

Photo by Chris Johnson Game time is 7:00 pm.

Forreston’s Anthony Christensen evades a diving EPC player Oct. 16. Photo by Chris Johnson

Cards look to overcome a tough conference opponent

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com When No. 9 seed Forreston (7-2) travels to No. 8 seed Dakota (7-2) to take on the Indians in an IHSA first-round playoff game on Saturday, it will be no mystery to anyone in attendance as to how the game will be won.

“We need to control the line of scrimmage,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “It’s pretty simple and straightforward.”

In the second half of a 34-0 loss to Dakota in week three, Forreston lost the battle up front, especially in the second half.

“In the second half, we didn’t play with much effort.

Since then, the fight has been there,” Diduch said.

The Cardinals will need every bit of fight in them to slow down Dakota’s powerful rushing game. Greg Krulas and Jared Packer, a pair of 2-time state wrestling placers, have combined to

Forreston At Dakota Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m.

300 Campus Drive in Dakota Game will be broadcast by WEKZ Big Radio run for 1,746 yards on 333 carries. Add in junior Matt Holste with 489 yards on 71 carries and Forreston has three different backs to focus on. Between them, they have 33 touchdowns, as Dakota averages six scores a game.

The backs play behind a line that is very adept as pulling and utilizing different blocking schemes.

Whether they up the middle over the center and guards or outside a downblocking tight end, the Indians will constantly grind away at a defense.

Another danger on offense is quarterback Blake Schlueter (21-of-45 for 423 yards), who is averaging over 20 yards a completion.

His favorite targets are the fullback Packer and end Casey Brokhausen.

“From here on out, there are no easy games,” Diduch

said. “If we don’t come ready to play, we’ll have problems.”

Forreston has put up an impressive resume of its own.

In fact, they have out-gained Dakota on the ground. The Cardinals have rushed for 2,976 yards, with Matt Akins (1,025), Logan Rogers (806) and AJ Christensen (701) leading the way. On defense, Forreston has only allowed 1,355 yards of rushing.

“On offense, we need to take care of angles so the linebackers don’t come free,” Diduch said.

Quarterbacks Calen Poffenberger and Hunter Daws have combined for 10-for-25 passing and 144 yards.

Top tackler is Noah Gipe with 95, followed by Payton Cuthrell with 76 and Gavin Fuchs with 70. Tyler Bryant has 12 tackles for losses.

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Hawks lose heartbreaker to Keith in sectional final Oregon forced overtime with late score by Isidora Marcos

By Patrick Mason Sauk Valley Media pmason@saukvalley.com For nearly two months, the Oregon boys soccer team consistently found a way to win.

The Hawks were a machine, riding a 17-match win streak which began after an Aug. 29 loss to Keith Country Day. Oregon had a shot at redemption when the two teams met last Saturday in the Class 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional final, but it was the Cougars who again got the better of Oregon.

The Hawks showed off their grit and rallied late to force overtime, but Keith Country Day pulled out a 2-1 win to end Oregon’s season.

“Oregon is a good team that played us head-to-head tougher than anybody,” Keith coach Rillo Oliveira said. “I feel bad for Oregon, because I believe they deserve the same as us, to go deeper in the playoffs.”

Oregon had a chance to score the first goal – something it has done in all three previous postseason wins – when Jarrett Reynolds was awarded a penalty kick with 1:38 to play in the first half.

The Hawks captain uncorked a low shot that buzzed the grass, but Cougars goalkeeper Ruben Cisneros dove to his left and blocked the try.

The penalty kick attempt was the best opportunity

for a goal for either team, as moving the ball proved problematic, especially through the middle of the field.

Long possessions were rare, but the style of play favored Oregon, which is a physically imposing team with an abundance of height.

Keith tried to make up for its size disadvantage by bumping and boxing out Oregon players on 50-50 balls, which caused a lot of players to end up on the ground.

Three yellow cards were issued in all, including two to Keith players and one to Oregon’s Kyle Cermak.

“We weren’t as confident coming in, because the first time we played, it was so close,” Keith midfielder Matthew Oliveira said. “We knew they had a lot of speed and height, and we had to mark them hard.”

“They were a lot more physical than the first time,” Oregon’s Trey Wilson said. “But we were equally matched.”

The Cougars (17-4) scored first when Atl Flores scored on a 22-yard set piece after Oregon defender Harneet Singh was whistled for a foul. Flores’ shot darted past outstretched keeper Jaspreet Singh Gill.

Oregon ramped up its attack after the goal and had several nice sequences, including a point-blank try from Austin Millan that Cisneros gobbled up.

With time and scoring opportunities running thin, the Hawks (21-4) had to work their late-match magic again. After rallying to score two goals in overtime to beat Stillman Valley to win the program’s first regional title, Oregon was primed to make a comeback in a similar fashion.

Oregon’s Isidora Marcos kicks the ball past the Keith Country Day goalkeeper to tie the game at 1 each with 1:46 left in the second half Saturday afternoon. Photo by Chris Johnson

Trailing 1-0 with less than 2 minutes to play in regulation, Oregon began peppering Cisneros with shots.

Isidoro Marcos finally broke through to tie the score at one apiece with 1:46 to play. His late goal would hold as the Hawks forced overtime.

“I saw the ball come to me, and I saw part of the net open,” Marcos said. “I just remember seeing the ball, the keeper, and all of a sudden it went in. I was really happy.”

After a scoreless first-

half of overtime, Matthew Oliveira scored on a rebound with 7:20 to play to seal the win. The Cougars’ Adolfo Flores fired the initial shot, and Gill, who made 12 saves in the match, could only get a fingertip on it, and the deflection ended up on Oliveira’s foot.

“We just fell apart and they got a lucky shot,” Oregon defender Trey Wilson said.

“He was just right there. We kept our heads up until the end, but we couldn’t finish Oregon’s Trey Wilson dives for the ball as Keith Country it.”

Day’s Jacob Schoon reacts during an overtime period of the sectional championship. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Sports Column 1A could be tougher than 2A

By Andy Colbert acolbert@ogle countynews.com

It’s not just a 9-0 record and conference championship that was being celebrated in Polo this past weekend.

When the IHSA released the 1A brackets, those in the Marco football community had to be elated to see Polo will not see a legitimate state-title contender until the quarterfinals.

This year especially, there are plenty of 1A teams that will make a claim for the final two spots in DeKalb on Thanksgiving weekend.

In fact, 1A could be tougher than 2A, especially with Tuscola dropping down from 2A. Unfortunately for defending champs Forreston, they will see one of those heavyweights in round one,

at Dakota.

By wisely choosing to play on Friday, all eyes will be on Polo, as every other 1A contest is Saturday afternoon. It’s a win/win for Polo.

Besides giving its speedsters the optimal time of the day to crank things up to high gear, the Friday 7:00 pm start time will be an opportunity to showcase the program to fans from other schools looking for a game to watch.

Hopefully, Polo can continue playing Friday nights as long as possible.

Look for the Marcos to make quick work of the visiting Warriors and then begin to concentrate on round two.

Awaiting them will either be a familiar face in Warren or unfamiliar Chicago Hope.

Hope gave Forreston a bit of trouble early in the 2014 playoffs, but the Cardinals eventually put the hammer down.

I would doubt that Hope is as good as the 2014 team and playing in the weak NEAC doesn’t prepare them for the type of football played in northwest Illinois. Don’t be surprised to see No. 12 seed Warren (0-8 in the playoffs) beat Hope for a first-ever post-season win.

On a side note, South Beloit will be leaving the NUIC for the NEAC. No doubt, the level of competition had a major bearing in that decision.

Coaches and players from Polo won’t talk about it yet, but those of us in the media already have our sights set on the quarterfinals and maybe beyond for the Marcos.

After a close first half, Dakota really took it to Forreston in a 34-0 win in week three. What makes matters even worse is that the winner gets No. 1 seed Stark County, who has a 5-2 playoff record against the NUIC since 2008.

No other school could probably make such a claim.

One advantage Forreston will have is the growth the team has seen since the Dakota loss. With such a young team, it was inevitable there would be early growing pains.

Dakota will be favored going in, but Forreston can still win this game because of its ability to execute on offense. Their system is far advanced than most 1A programs.

A few weeks ago, Fulton was mentioned as a darkhorse candidate in 1A if they could sneak in with a 5-4 record. They finished with 47 playoff points, but only won four games.

What hurt Fulton was a mid-season loss to 9-0 Princeton, when they led, but fumbled in the last couple minutes. Princeton then went down and scored to win the game 24-20.

At the time, I pondered its significance in regard to a potential meeting with Polo.

However, if Fulton would have beat Princeton, they would ended up facing No. 3

seed Le-Win, not No 4 Polo.

But, a much bigger significance concerned Princeton itself. As things stand now, Princeton is the largest school in 3A, an enviable place to be.

Had Fulton made the playoffs, it would have sent the 256th team selected (Clinton) to the sidelines.

Since Clinton has a larger enrollment than Princeton, that means Princeton would have jumped up one spot higher among the final 256, making them the smallest school in 4A. With teams like Chicago Phillips, Rockford Lutheran and Geneso in 4A, Princeton wouldn’t have lasted long.

Bottom line – that narrow win over Fulton had far-reaching implications beyond what one could conjure up at the time.

Pity poor Dixon. After allowing 88 first-half points to Lutheran in BNC play, its reward for making the 4A playoffs is a first-round game against Lutheran. Ouch.

How about Sterling Newman being the smallest school in 3A by a half a

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student. How is that possible you say?

The private school 1.65 multiplier moves Newman’s enrollment of 247 to 407.55.

Unfortunately for Newman, New Berlin has 407 students, giving them the final berth in 2A. With how weak 2A is this year, Newman could have made a run. In 3A, they don’t have chance.

A person could go nuts playing the ‘what if ” game when it comes to the announcement of the IHSA playoffs.

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Wednesday, Nov. 4 School dismisses at 2 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 School dismisses at 2 p.m.

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Thursday, Nov. 5 Early Dismissal: Junior and Senor High school: 12;40 p.m.; Forreston Grade School, 12:50 p.m.; German Valley Grade School, 1 p.m.

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

Oct. 20 Justin T. Smothers, 26, Amboy, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol. His bond was set at $50,000 pending a court appearance.

Oct. 21 On 10-21-15 Ogle County Deputies arrested the following individuals on outstanding Ogle County warrants: Penny Hammersley, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hammersley posted $216 full cash for bond and has no further court dates.

Thomas Gittleson, 53, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Gittleson posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 13.

Bobby Hamilton, 34, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hamilton appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond.

Prescott Piatz, 22, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant on a petition to revoke. Piatz’s bond was set at $50,000 pending a court appearance.

Oct. 22 Gaige Lozdoski, 18, Mt. Morris, was arrested at

7:45 p.m. for possession of cannabis, 10 to 30 grams, following a traffic stop in the 4000 block of Oregon Trail Road. Lozdoski was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Jesse J. Gilreath, 19, Rockford, was arrested at 9:24 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 18,000 block E. Ill. 64. Gilreath was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

He was also cited for following too closely and operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended for no insurance.

Oct. 23 Edward Hutchinson, 44, Rockford, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. for driving while license suspended and no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. Ridge Road.

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

At 6:05 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Roosevelt and Rural Road.

After an investigation, Rickie Ullmark, 54, Genoa, was arrested at 6:05 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol.

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

the Ogle County Jail.

Michael D. Hogan, 32, Davenport, Iowa, was arrested on an outstanding warrants for failure to appear and petition to revoke. His bonds were set at $2,989 and $5,000 pending a court appearance.

Nathan Q. Sandell, 24, Morrison, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $932 pending a court appearance.

Andrew Jacobson, 31, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for petition to revoke. He posted 10% of a $10,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 20.

Oct. 24 Javon D. Nolan, 24, Rockford, was arrested on I-39 for aggravated driving while under the influence of drugs, aggravated fleeing to elude, and driving while license suspended. He was arrested by deputies with the assistance of Illinois State Police.

He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

Jonathan Miller, 36, Forreston, was arrested at 12:22 a.m. after a traffic stop in the 15,000 block of W. Pitt Road for driving while license revoked.

Miller was also issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured vehicle, improper display of license plate, and failure to surrender registration to the Secretary of State upon transferring ownership.

Miller was transported to

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Woman is arrested for vehicle arson A Rockford woman was arrested for setting a vehicle on fire on Oct. 25, northeast of Byron.

Hawaa A. Abdullah, 29, Rockford, was arrested for arson, a Class 2 felony after Ogle County Sheriff Deputies and the Byron Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 7708 E. McGregor Road, at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center.

Police said it was reported that a female had broken the

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Abdullah was located in Rockford. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

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Some colored contact lenses can present risks With the Halloween season upon us, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding the public that purchasing colored contact lenses from anyone other than a licensed eye care professional or pharmacist is dangerous.

In recent years, illegallypurchased colored contacts have flooded the retail market during Halloween and are most often found at malls, beauty supply stores and via

online websites.

These lenses are often made overseas in non-FDA approved facilities with tinting materials that may be toxic to the eye.

Without a proper examination and fitting, colored contacts can cause damage to the eye, including blindness.

“The use of decorative contacts to alter the appearance or color of the eyes has been a growing trend over the past several

years,” said Bryan Schneider, IDFPR Secretary. “Because children and adults alike view colored contacts as a fashion or costume accessory, they neglect to realize that these lenses are classified as medical devices that pose the same potential safety and health issues as corrective lenses.

As regulators, it is important that we alert consumers to the unnecessary dangers of infection from over-thecounter colored contacts

made from potentially unsafe materials.”

IDFPR licenses an estimated 2,300 optometrists and hundreds of ophthalmologists in Illinois. Many have reported seeing patients who have suffered from infections or corneal scratches as a result of contact lens problems.

Because contact lenses sit directly on the cornea and could potentially limit the amount of oxygen reaching the eye, all contact lenses pose

some risk to wearers.

By requiring lenses to be fitted and sold by professionals, that risk is limited and managed.

In addition to scratches from ill fitting lenses, bacteria build within the eye very rapidly and can cause infections. Some types of bacteria can cause permanent scarring within twenty hours of the outbreak, if left untreated.

While the infection may look like pinkeye, an easily

treated eye infection, contact lenses can cause eye ulcers which must be treated with strong antibiotic medicine.

If left untreated, ulcers can cause partial or total irreversible blindness.

“Last year, a 20-yearold patient presented with complaints of significant pain, discharge, light sensitivity and decreased vision,” said Dr. Jennifer S. Harthan, Chief of the Cornea Center at Illinois College of Optometry.

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In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church.

Obituaries Glen M. Borneman Glen M. Borneman, 94, Leaf River, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford.

Glen was born on Oct. 5, 1921 in Leaf River, the son of Fred and Gladys (Mayer) Borneman.

He graduated from Leaf River High School, Leaf River.

Glen was a paratrooper in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Irene Dietrich

Donald Hammerman Dr. Donald Hammerman, 90, Vass, North Carolina, died on Sunday, Oct. 4 at his home.

He was born in 1925 to Morris and Neva Hammerman in Boston, Massachusetts.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth; brother, William (Connie) Hammerman; sister, Joyce Wheeler; and son, Michael Hammerman.

A lover of the outdoors and nature, Don spent his

Lois Hagemann Lois Hagemann, 82, Baileyville, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31

on Oct. 23, 1948 in Cahokia, Missouri. She preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2012.

Glen was a director on the board of German American State Bank, held a full seat on the Chicago Board of Trade, was a 50-year member of the Leaf River Jerry Wickam American Legion 1148, a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of the National Rifle Association.

He owned and operated Leaf River Land & Cattle and Rock Cut Quarry.

One of his greatest joys was taking care of his cattle on the Leaf River Ranch.

He was an avid reader, an historian of the local area, and a great storyteller.

His legacy and spirit will live on in the Leaf River Valley and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his sons, Robert (Karen) Borneman, Leaf River, Bill (Patti) Borneman, Helena, Montana, Ronald (Eleanor) Heidenreich, Rockford, Larry (Dana) Heidenreich,

Leaf River; grandchildren, Andrea (Nick) Weber, Winnebago, Emily (Spencer) White, Austin, Texas, Megan Borneman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dustin Borneman, Madison, Wisconsin, Karl Borneman, Helena, Montana, Jill (Jude) Torre, Cherry Valley, Kevin Heidenreich, Mt. Morris, Nick Heidenreich, Leaf River; great-grandchildren, Adam and Emmitt Weber, Winnebago, Annika Borneman, Helena, Montana, Jillian Torre,

Pecatonica, Carly Torre, Cherry Valley, and Andrew Heidenreich, Pecatonica.

Glen is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; and sister, Elverna Faulkner.

Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, with Rev. Steven Erikson officiating.

Burial will be in West Grove Cemetery, Forreston.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

early years directing camp programs and teaching in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Battle Creek, Michigan, public schools.

He capped off a 43year career in education at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, where he served as a full professor, head of the Department of Outdoor Teacher Education, and director of the Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon.

Don was a prolific writer, publishing numerous articles in professional journals

and was co-author of the classic text “Teaching in the Outdoors” with his wife and brother, Drs. Elizabeth and William Hammerman.

During his long and distinguished career in education, he received various honors and awards including Penn State University in 1960, the Howard Bell Award for Outstanding Contribution in Outdoor Education in 1966, the New York State Outdoor Education Leadership Award in 1979, the Julian

Smith Honor Award from the AAHPERD Council on Outdoor Education in 1982, and the Distinguished Alumnae Award from Towson University in 1993, to name a few.

After retiring from NIU in 1991, he began taking classes for “fun” and volunteering with CONTACT and the Northern Illinois Arts Council.

After relocating to North Carolina in 1999, he volunteered with Southern Pines Parks and Recreation

District, where he taught classes in stretch-flex and chess for seniors.

Don was an avid skier and kayaker and pursued those activities as long as he was able.

Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Walthour Moss Foundation, PO Box 1794, Southern Pines NC 28388 or the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills, 5071 US Hwy 1 N, Vass NC 28394.

at 10 a.m. at Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Jake Ritzema officiating.

Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Burke Tubbs

Funeral Home, Forreston.

Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

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Sheriff Arrests From B3 Rochelle, was arrested at 2:43 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the area of Mulford and Lindenwood roads.

Hernandez was transfered to the Ogle County Jail.

cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street in Oregon. Akens Towing removed Francis’ vehicle from the location.

Francis was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Eric L. Francis, 21, Oregon, was arrested at 4:05 a.m. for possession of

Oct. 25 The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and Oregon

Ambulance responded to the 5900 block of E. Ill. 64 for a one vehicle rollover. At the scene deputies spoke Ivan C. Barragan Ortiz, 25, Savanna, who advised he was driving his blue 2005 Cadillac sedan westbound when he possibly fell asleep and left the roadway.

Barragan and the rear passenger, Mellisa Dondiego, 18, Clinton,

Iowa, were not injured in the accident. The front passenger, Paola Dondiego, 23, Clinton, Iowa, was transported to KSB hospital with minor injures.

At 4:40 p.m., deputies responded to the 3500 block of Ill. 2 for a motorcycle accident with injuries. It was determined that David Richardson, 58, Rockford,

was the operator of the motorcycle which was traveling north on Ill. 2 when he lost consciousness due to a pre-existing medical condition, causing him to enter the west ditch.

Richardson was air lifted by OSF Life Flight to OSF in Rockford for his injuries. His passenger, Lori Morse, 47, Rockford, was transported to KSB by Dixon Rural Ambulance for minor injuries.

Deputies were assisted

by Oregon Police and Fire.

The accident remains under investigation.

Oct. 26 Dean Schroder, 49, Oregon, was arrested at 1:49 a.m. for driving while license suspended and

unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at the intersection of Mt. Morris Road and Midtown Road. Schroder was also issued a citation for improper lane usage.

Schroder was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Jalen Cunningham, 22, (no town provided) was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Cunningham’s full cash bond was set at $624 pending a court appearance.

Joshua S. McQuality, 36, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. McQuality’s bond was set at $50,000 pending a court appearance.

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Have a safe Halloween with NFPA fire safety tips With Halloween just around the corner, children will soon be out in costume trekking through festive displays in search of candy.

However, more than ghosts could be lurking amongst the mid-fall fun, as Halloween costumes and decorations present a number of hidden fire hazards.

Fortunately, by following some simple safety precautions from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you can ensure a day of safe fun for your family and trick-ortreaters.

“Halloween has become such a festive time of year and we want people to enjoy decorating their homes, wearing colorful costumes and getting in the fall spirit,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy, “but this holiday can quickly turn hazardous if proper

precautions aren’t taken.”

According to Carli, fire risks include candle decorations and billowing costumes with long-trailing fabric.

NFPA’s most recent statistics show that decorations were the first item to be ignited in an average of 860 reported home structure fires per year from 2009-2013, causing an estimated average of one civilian death, 41 civilian injuries and $13.4 million in direct property damage.

Nearly half of all decoration fires in homes are the result of decorations being too close to a heat source. Thirty-eight percent were started by candles and one-sixth began in the living room, family room or den.

Visit the Sparky the Fire Dog® website to find tip sheets, kids’ activities, a pumpkin-carving template and more.

Parents and teachers can also utilize NFPA’s simple Halloween fire safety tip graphic.

In a safety video, NFPA’s Lisa Braxton says planning ahead can help make Halloween fire-safe.

Taking simple precautions, like making sure costumes and decorations are flameresistant, can make the difference between a safe and tragic holiday.

Improve the safety of your Halloween by following these tips from NFPA: Costumes When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long-trailing fabric. If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame.

Visibility Provide children with flashlights to carry for

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

Oct. 20 Tyler Smith, 27, Leaf River, possession of a controlled substance, case dismissed.

Oct. 21 Cruz Montana-Vares, 33, DeKalb, possession of a

controlled substance, pretrial conference Nov. 9.

battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 13.

Douglas Carr, 46, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Nov. 9.

Ckatavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer/ unlawful use of weapons.

Failed to appear, arrest warrant remains.

Timothy Harriman, 31, Byron, aggravated fleeing to elude a police officer, pretrial conference Nov, 9.

Thomas Sparks, 29, Byron, unlawful restraint/domestic

Oct. 23 Steven J. Harms, 60, Rockford, theft, preliminary hearing Dec. 2.

lighting or glow sticks as part of their costumes.

If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he/ she can see clearly out of it.

Flammable Decorations Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.

Candles/ Jack-o-Lanterns It is safest to use a glow stick or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern.

If you use a real candle, use extreme caution.

When lighting candles

inside jack-o-lanterns, use long fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter.

If you choose to use candle decorations, make sure to keep them well attended at all times.

Do not leave them near flammable objects or where trick-or-treaters may walk.

Remind your children to avoid open flames.

Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit.

Exits Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.

About the National Fire Protection Association Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.

The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.

For more information visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa. org/freeaccess.

Caution with cosmetic lenses From B4 “Her symptoms began after sleeping in colored contact lenses that she purchased from a beauty supply store.

“She later admitted that she did not know how to clean her lenses and that she was unaware that she could not sleep in her contact lenses.

“The patient ended up having a severe pseudomonas corneal ulcer. She now has permanent vision loss.”

The health risk is serious and most of the customers seeking cosmetic contact

lenses are teens and young adults.

IDFPR is partnering with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health to alert teachers, administrators and health care professionals of the risks.

Every school district and county in the state will receive information about the serious health and vision problems facing young people and warning signs to look for in their students and patients.

Sales of contact lenses to

consumers without a valid prescription are considered the unlicensed practice of optometry and subject to cease and desist orders and civil fines of up to $10,000.

Illinois residents are encouraged to notify state officials if they see lenses for sale at retail outlets that do not require a prescription from a licensed eye-care professional.

Consumers can file complaints at www.idfpr. com or by calling our consumer hotline number at 1-888-4REGUL8 (1-888473-4858).

Township, $350,000.

deed to James L. Messer, property in Pine Rock Township, no address given.

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

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

Wilbur W. Sanner, warranty deed to Keith A. Scott, 903 A and B Carlisle Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $125,000.

Brian VanVickle and Marla VanVickle, warranty deed to Tyler Carls, 4855 S. Richard Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $28,000.

Joseph J. Clinton, III and Dawn M. Clinton, warranty deed to Steve Austin and Annette Powers, 8414 E. Winnebago Ln., Byron, Byron Township, $208,500.

Steven M. Haas, quit claim deed to Haascienda, LLC, 1054 N. Third St., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Scott Chapman and Amy Chapman, quit claim deed to Steven W. Menke and Heather N. Menke, property in Forreston, no address given, Forreston Township.

Scott Chapman and Amy Chapman warranty deed to Steven W. Menke and Heather N. Menke, 502 E. Willow St., Forreston, Forreston Township, $97,000.

Oct. 19 Ronald W. Boyer and Kim

M. Boyer, warranty deed to Quinn Martin and Hannah M. Hogan, 205 E. Fifth St., Byron, Byron Township, $108,000.

Ronald D. Fowler, warranty deed to Joshua McCleary and Carmen McCleary, property on Whitetail Trail, no address given, Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $45,000.

Mary J. Meuris, warranty deed to Chad Hoover and Ashley L. Hoover, 8641 N. Sunset Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $148,000.

Robert W. Acree, Jr., and Leslie J. Acree, warranty deed to Austin Druien, 204 W. Division St., Holcomb, White Rock Township, $134,250.

Keven Hoover and Polly Hoover, warranty deed to Jeremy Jackson and Jillian Jackson, 2497 E. Montague Rd., Byron, Byron Township, $420,000.

Stephanie D. Seaworth, quit claim deed to Michael D. Crawford and Stephanie D. Crawford, 419 W. Grant St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township.

Ogle County Sheriff, Genevieve M. House, Genevieve House, Diane M. House, Diane House, Joseph G. House, and Illinois Housing Development Authority, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Corp., property in Rochelle, no address given, Flagg

Township.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to Amy E. Johnson, 201 Log Cabin Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township, $41,500.

Wynnie E. Johnson, warranty deed to Shannan L. Johnson and Brian W. Johnson, 4732 S. Skare Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $175,000.

Oct. 20 Robert L. Thurow, III, and Ann M. Thurow, warranty deed to Paul Bastian and Colleen Bastian, 15695 Timberlane Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $207,500.

Matthew B. Lesher and Amber K. Lesher, warranty deed to Troy L. Lantz, 220 S. Pine St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $54,000.

Karin M. Faber and Karin Faber, warranty deed to Joshua J. Shaw, 104 St. Francis Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township, $172,000.

Muriel P. Miller, warranty deed to Ashley A. Carroll, 403 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $79,900.

Wiliam J. McGuire and Patrifcia J. McGuire, warranty deed to Nicole M. Carter, 18279 E. Quarry Rd., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $237,500.

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Power of Attorney, warranty deed to Jennifer Lindquist and Erik Lindquist, 206 W. Main St., Monroe Center, Monroe Township, $92,000.

Contarino Holdings, LLC, warranty deed to Blackhawk Reserve, LLC, property in Byron Township, no address given,.

Oct. 21 Robert W. Mongan, quit claim deed to Robert W. Mongan and Esher J. Mongan, property in Mt. Morris Township, no address given.

Tikkalas, Inc., warranty deed to Cervantes Trucking, Inc., Eighth Avenue and 20th St., Rochelle, Flagg

Adam Fuller and Jessica Fuller, warranty deed to New Leaf Homes, LLC, 1637 Brentwood Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $20,000.

Joshua S. Champlain, warranty deed to Jessica L. Lorenz, 303 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $75,000.

Wells Fargo Bank Trustee and Master Asset Backed Securities TR2007NCW, warranty deed to Michael Q. Chisamore, 4500 S. Skare Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $72,000.

Oct. 22 Lois A. Paton quit claim

Dennis R. Hewitt and Paula D. Hewitt, warranty deed to Albert J. Kacvinsky and Janet B. Kacvinsky, 9217 E. Oak Ridge Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $220,000.

Ogle County Sheriff, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 106 W, Lincoln, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township.

Martha E. Nieman, warranty deed to Casper F. Manheim, Jr., and Leanne K. Manheim, property on Harmony Road, no address given, Oregon, Pine Creek Township, $92,000.

ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 5/1/14-4/30/15 STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) COUNTY OF OGLE )

Office of Village Treasurer Forreston, Illinois

The following is a statement by Fredric Schneiderman, Village Treasurer of Forreston in the County and State aforesaid, of the amount of public funds received and disbursed by him during the fiscal year ending on the 30th day of April, A.D. 2015, showing the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of said fiscal year; the amount of public funds received, and from what sources received; the amount of public funds expended, and for what purposes expended, during said fiscal year ending as aforesaid.

The said Fredric Schneiderman, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that the following statement by him subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of public funds on hand at the commencement of the fiscal year above stated, the amount of public funds received, and the sources from which received and the amount expended, and purposes for which expended, as set forth in said statement. __________________________________ Fredric Schneiderman -Village Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22nd day of October 2015. ____________________________________ Carol R. Gagliardi - Village Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Revenue Summary: Property Tax -210,723, Sales Tax- 143,301, Income Tax- 137,396, Local Use Tax- 28,733, Replacement Gaming 14,602, License, Property TaxTax-16,704, -210,723, Sales Tax- Tax143,301.

Income Tax-Permits, 137,396,Fees-17,557, Local Use Tax- 28,733, Motor Fuel Tax48,195,-16,704 Fines- 23,805, Charges for Services-521,472, Interest1,125 , Motor Fuel Replacement Tax Gaming Tax- 14,602 License, Permits, Fees-17,557, GrantsOther Revenue1,094, Tax- 48,195, Fines-1,808, 23,805, Charges for Services-521,472, Interest- 1,125 , Grants- 1,808, Other Revenue- 1,094, TOTAL REVENUES=$1,166,515 Compensation Summary: Under $25,000: Cindy Bahr, Lisa Barkalow, Gary Buss, Spencer Cruthis, Timothy Drayton, Jeff Freeze, Mike Gaston, Susan Genandt, Michael Glick, Andrew Harn, Michael Harn, Randall Ludwig, Mary Mazur, Wendell McClain, Mark Metzger, Fredric Schneiderman, Marc Stamm, Christopher Thiel, Scott, Timm, Kenneth Toms, Courtney Warren. $25,000 to $49,999.99: Mike Boomgarden, Carol Gagliardi, Steven Metzger, Scott Timm. $50,000 and over: Alan Cruthis TOTAL PAYROLL=$229,285 Expenditure Summary: Area Tree Service – 8,200; ATP Equipment Exchange – 17,250; Baker and Taylor Co. – 2,823; Becker Farms – 4,800; Bobcat of Rockford – 10,270; Bonnell Industries, Inc, - 5,161; Carroll Service Co. – 8,699; Civil Constructors, Inc – 10,555; Constellation New Energy –51,858; Crane Imaging – 3,950; Cutting Edge Services – 3,075; Data Technologies – 5,974;Exxon Mobil – 11,805; Federal Tax Payment – 71,153; Fehr, Graham Engineering & Environmental. – 80,156; Forreston Auto Body – 2,533; Forreston Hardware – 4,817; Forreston Post Office – 3,023; Frontier – 5,136; HD Supply Waterworks – 12,237; Health Care Service Corporation - 63,718; Heavy Equipment Service – 3,120; Hi-Viz. Inc. – 4,072; IL Dept. of Internal Revenue – 12,306; IL Environmental Protection Agency – 5,000; IL Counties Risk Management Trust – 51,122; IL Municipal Retirement Fund– 42,742; King Blacktop & Concrete – 24,562; Kirby Cable Service, Inc. – 2,640; Leander Construction – 49,521; Mississippi Valley Pump – 3,780; Morgan Tree Service – 3,350; Nick Ludwig – 3,720; Nicor Gas 5,041; Olson Commercial Inc, - 43,148; PDC Laboratories, Inc. 2,589; Rockford Business Systems. – 3,681; Sheely Aggregates – 3,625; Utility Service Co. – 12,629; Viking Chemical Co. – 4,458; Village of German Valley – 2,811; Ward, Murray, Pace, & Johnson, PC- 15,038; WIPFI LLP – 8,700; 166 vendors in amounts less than 2,500= 108,303.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES=$803,151

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Business Brief Fehr Graham acquires TGA Engineering and Environmental firm Fehr Graham announced the

Byron Police Chief Todd Murray released the following information Oct. 21.

Oct. 6 Scottie Rogers, 54, Byron, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant. Rogers was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Michael Greiner, 39, Leaf River, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic signal.

Oct. 7 Scottie Rogers, 54, Byron, was arrested for retail theft.

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

Jeremy Witt, 21, Byron, was issued a citation for no proof of insurance.

Oct. 8 Lorrie

Gramer,

acquisition of landscape architecture and planning firm, Thomas Graceffa and Associates, Inc. (TGA), of Rockford.

The acquisition adds landscape architecture to the full line of engineering and environmental offerings Fehr Graham currently provides to the Midwest market.

Stillman Valley, was issued a citation for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Oct. 9 Benjamin Scupih, 27, Chicago, was issued a citation for improper lane use.

Oct. 11 Stephanie Stamm, 31, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Joseph Lambert, 31, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding, 44 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Oct. 12 Daniel Monson, 27, Davis Junction, was issued a citation for expired registration.

Eric Long, 42, Dixon, was issued a citation for expired registration.

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With the acquisition, Fehr Graham’s Rockford branch has grown to 25 staff members.

Thomas Graceffa and Associates, Inc., was established in 1974 as a Landscape Architecture/ Planning firm with the goal of providing quality, state-ofthe-art services for a variety

of Midwestern clients.

“We are very excited to add the talented staff from Graceffa enabling us to provide expanded services for our clients. The addition of Landscape Architecture allows us to offer an enhanced and more comprehensive solution to our clients,” said Mick Gronewold, Principal

Byron Police Activity

Oct. 14 Police investigated an accident with minor injuries that occurred at the intersection of East Third and East Blackhawk. Involved were Hailee Lind, 18, Byron, and Randall Marlow, 68, Rockford. Lind was issued citations for no proof of insurance and failure to yield from a stop intersection.

Carolyn Clark, 62, Pecatonica, was issued a citation for speeding, 31 mph in a 20 mph school zone.

Janice Johnson, 55, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding, 33 mph in a 20 mph zne.

Oct. 15 Henry Ebert, 53, Leaf River, was issued a citation for speeding, 48 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Louanne Vedra Glisan, 51, Leaf River, was issued a

citation for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Alfred Johnson, 51, Machesney Park, was issued a citation for speeding,45 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Amy Puseman, 45, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding, 30 mph in a 20 mph school zone.

Vickie Stonecipher, 36, Byron, was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign.

Nicholas Jones, 22, of Mt. Carroll, was issued citations for driving while license is suspended and no proof of insurance.

Oct. 16 Sheri Montgomery, 51, Rockford, was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Montgomery was released and must

and Board Chairman.

“The ability to join forces with Fehr Graham, who has a great reputation, was very attractive to us. Our philosophies are well aligned with Fehr Graham’s, making for a good match between our two firms and for ensuring continuity of service,” said Tom Graceffa, TGA’s

Principal.

The acquisition became official on Oct. 1 and the TGA team has moved to the Fehr Graham Rockford office, which is located in the renovated Prairie Street Brewhouse at 200 Prairie St., Suite 208. Fehr Graham has 10 offices located in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

appear in court on Nov. 23.

Daniel Maldonado, 19, Sterling, was issued a citation for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Adam Marshall, 19, Byron, was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic sign.

Oct. 17 Gabriel Cotto, 54, Loves Park, was issued a citation for speeding, 46 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Oct. 18 Bruce Stewart, 64, Byron, was arrested for driving while license is suspended.

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

Austin Musgrave, 21, Dixon, was arrested on a Lee County warrant. Musgrave’s passenger, Cody Winters, 26, Dixon, was also arrested on a Lee County warrant and for obstructing identification.

Musgrave and Winters were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Oct. 19 Kim Berg, 46, Byron, was arrested for excessive noise.

Berg was released and must appear in court on Nov. 23.

Oct. 20 Jeston Roberts, 33, Byron, was arrested on a Henry County warrant. Roberts was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Robert Carlson, 61, Byron, was arrested for domestic battery. Carlson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond.

Any arrests listed below are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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.

Dakota A. Patton, 17, Davis Junction, failure to reduce speed, Oct. 13, 2015 (Sept. 10, 2015), $120.

Taylor L. Opsahl, 19, Byron, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 15, 2015 (Sept. 22, 2015), $180.

Alisa A. Pollock, 33, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 14, 2015 (Sept. 21, 2015), $175.

Christopher D. Wiehle, 42, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 12, 2015 (Oct. 6, 2015), $120.

Kenneth L. Speers, 37, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 23, 2015 (Aug. 20, 2015), $120.

Mitchell J. Boothe, 27, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 21, 2015 (Aug. 21, 2015), $160.

Pamela A. Henderson, 47, Stillman Valley, failure to obey yield sign, Oct. 19, 2015

(Sept. 1, 2015), $120.

Shelly L. Nelson, 41, Leaf River, driving on suspended license, Oct. 16, 2015 (Sept.

4, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Melinda K. Yerk, 21, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Oct. 16, 2015 (Sept. 1, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Steven Rodriguez, 39, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 18, 2015 (Sept. 16, 2015), $120.

Nicholas J. Russi, 46, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 20, 2015 (Sept. 17, 2015), $175.

Alfredo Gamez, 50, Davis Junction, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, Oct. 21, 2015, (Sept. 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Heide O. Cuchiara, 19, Monroe Center, failure to reduce speed, Oct. 20, 2015 (Sept. 21, 2015), $120.

Robert R. Pieper, 64, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Oct. 19, 2015 (Sept. 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Kyla M. Lehrke, 18, Oregon, disregarding stop sign, Oct. 21, 2015 (Sept. 19, 2015), $291.

Mike H. Morrison

Montgomery, 48, Leaf River, use of electronic communication device, Oct. 19, 2015 (Sept. 24, 2015), $120.

Scott A. Ghibellini, 20, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration, Oct. 21, 2015 (Sept. 25, 2015), both charges dismissed per state motion.

Timothy G. Martin, 52, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 23, 2015 (Sept. 21, 2015), $120.

William R. Schermerhorn, 65, Monroe Center, driving 11-14 mph over the speed

limit, Oct. 23, 2105 (Sept. 20, 2015), $120.

Jeffrey S. Parker, 34, Byron, failure to yield rightof-way in a T- intersection, Oct. 20, 2015 (Sept. 30, 2015), $120.

Tyler L. Teske, 18, Chana, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 16, 2015 (Sept. 28, 2015), $120.

Felecia A. Fuller, 39, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 22, 2015 (Oct. 1, 2015), $160.

Lorrie M. Gramer, 64, Stillman Valley, Oct. 22, 2015 (driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 8, 2015), $120.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-STATE OF ILLINOIS BYRON BANK, Plaintiff,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-STATE OF ILLINOIS BYRON BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOE CONTARINO, INC. an Illinois Corporation, d/b/a CONTRY HOMES OF ILLINOIS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR SUCCESSORS IN OFFICE OF THE SQUIRES LANDING EAST HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, an Illinois not-for-profit Corporation; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., f/k/a Harris Bank N.A., as assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A.,; and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15CH 107 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on October 6, 2015, and is now pending.

The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

vs.

The names of the titleholders of record are Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois Corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois.

JOE CONTARINO, INC., an Illinois Corporation, d/b/a CONTRY HOMES OF ILLINOIS; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., f/k/a Harris Bank N.A., as assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A.; and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: COUNT I Thirteen (13) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

15 CH 106 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Non-Record Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause,that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on October 6, 2015 and is now pending.

The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

The names of the titleholders of record are Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois Corporation.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: COUNT I Lot Four Hundred Ninety-nine (499) as designated upon 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1110 Frosty Morning Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107527; Modification of Mortgage: 201500111 COUNT II Lot Four Hundred Ninety-eight (489) as designated upon 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1112 Frosty Morning Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107521; Modification of Mortgage: 201500113 COUNT III Lot Five Hundred Ninety-six (596) as designated upon 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 199 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107517; Modification of Mortgage: 201500114 COUNT IV Lot Five Hundred Eighty-nine (589) as designated upon Final Plat of Harves 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 194 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107523; Modification of Mortgage: 201500108 COUNT V Lot Five Hundred Eighty-eight (588) as designated upon 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 196 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107519; Modification of Mortgage: 201500107 COUNT VI Lot Five Hundred Eighty-eight (588) as designated upon 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 Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 196 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 1, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 4, 2011; Modification of Mortgage: January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 201101107519; Modification of Mortgage: 201500107 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, in the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on or before the November 16, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1621 Knights Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and November 1, 2014; Date of Recording: November 26, 2011; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 2200800810675; Modifications of Mortgage: 201101108866 and 201500115 COUNT II Lot Forty-one (41) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068

1700 Knights

An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 26, 2011; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 22, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Mortgage: 200800810670; Modifications of Mortgage: Recording Document Identification: 201101108867 and 201500406 COUNT III Lot Nine (9) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068

1751 Knights

An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and December 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 26, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 200800810674; Modifications of Mortgage: 201101108864 and 201500116 COUNT IV Thirteen (13) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 1621 Knights Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and November 1, 2014; Date of Recording: November 26, 2011; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 2200800810675; Modifications of Mortgage: 201101108866 and 201500115 Lot Forty-one (41) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068

1700 Knights

An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and November 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 26, 2011; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 22, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Mortgage: 200800810670; Modifications of Mortgage: Recording Document Identification: 201101108867 and 201500406 Lot Nine (9) as designated upon Final Plat for "Squires Landing," a Subdivision located in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Plat File D on Page 93 as Document No. 0611766 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: Lane, Rochelle, Illinois 61068

1751 Knights

An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Joe Contarino, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a Contry Homes of Illinois Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and December 1, 2014 Date of Recording: November 26, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Mortgage: 200800810674; Modifications of Mortgage: Recording Document Identification: 201101108864 and 201500116 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, in the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on or before the November 16, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. William D. Wogen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00041 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 12/4/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: .

PIN 06-24-23-482-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1505415.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-STATE OF ILLINOIS BYRON BANK, Plaintiff,

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed

by Mr. Jim Cole of 403 W. Mason Street, Polo, IL for a variance to the height restrictions for a garage at 403 W. Mason Street, Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-135-004, otherwise known as 403 West Mason Street., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

RONALD J SCHLEIMER, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant NO. 15 CH 23 NOTICE OF SALE

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

vs.

CONTARINO INVESTMENTS, LLC and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 105 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, NonRecord Claimants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on October 6, 2015 and is now pending.

The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

The names of the titleholders of record are Contarino Investments, LLC. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Forty-two (42) as designated upon the Final Plat of Harvest Glenn Plat No. 2, being a subdivision located in part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 22, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Village of Davis Junction, Ogle County, Illinois ; situated in the Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 114 Prairie Moon Drive, Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: MORTGAGE AND MODIFICATION OF MORTGAGE Names of Mortgagors: Contarino Investments, LLC Name of Mortgagee: Byron Bank Date of Mortgage: November 14, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 12, 2011 and November 17, 2014 Date of Recording: December 16, 2008; Modifications of Mortgage: December 27, 2011 and January 7, 2015 County Where Recorded: Ogle County, Illinois Recording Document Identification: Mortgage: 200800811098; Modifications of Mortgage: 201101108868 and 201500111 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Non-Record Claimants and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, in the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois, on or before the November 16, 2015, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure.

Circuit Clerk Kim M. Casey ARDC #6181726 HolmstromKennedyPC 800 North Church Street P.O. Box 589 Rockford, IL 61105 (815) 962-7071 Oct. 15, 22, 29, 20

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RONALD J SCHLEIMER, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant NO. 15 CH 23 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 24, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5123 SOUTH ROUTE 2, Oregon, IL 61061 Property Index No. 08-16-176-004; 16-31-176-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $109,259.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, 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). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com..

Please refer to file number F15010162.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@falillinois.com Attorney File No. F15010162 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 23 TJSC#: 35-12578 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 24, 2015, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL 1/2 OF SECTION THIRTY-ONE (31), IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-THREE (23) NORTH, RANGE TEN (10) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 2, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 12.1 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE, 451.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 100 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE, 391.77 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WESTERLY EDGE OF ROCK RIVER; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY EDGE OF ROCK RIVER, 110.75 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE; AND THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID NORTH LINE, 830.89 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1484.32 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 12 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 404.02 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 760.07 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 17,188.60 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 13 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 760.01 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 15 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 187.24 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO JIMMIE D. JORDAN AND DELORES A. JORDAN FROM E. DAVID WESCOTT AND SHARON S. WESCOTT BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 29, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 453670 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 34.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ROBERT J. BETTS AND SUE M. BETTS FROM ARLO B. CROWELL AND MARGARET G. CROWELL BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1988 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 559087 IN SAID RECORDERS OFFICE AND IN THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED S.B.I. ROUTE 2; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 15 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 12.10 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PREMISES CONVEYED; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 22.65 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 15 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 12.10 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED TO JIMMIE D. JORDAN AND DELORES A. JORDAN; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 22.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION, THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL HALF OF SAID SECTION 31 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5123 SOUTH ROUTE 2, Oregon, IL 61061 Property Index No. 08-16-176-004; 16-31-176-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $109,259.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that 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 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, 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). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com..

Please refer to file number F15010162.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15010162 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 23 TJSC#: 35-12578 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2015

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Susie Corbitt, MMC City Clerk 10/29, 11/05/15

SNOW REMOVAL BIDS Oregon Fire Protection District 100 WEST WASHINGTON STREET 106 SOUTH FIRST STREET and CHANA FIRE STATION Oregon, IL 61061 We are now taking bids for snow removal for the upcoming season: 1. Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more, snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewalks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors --- service entry doors and walk-in doors. Mechanical equipment attached to truck not to be used on sidewalks.

2. Copy of your current liability insurance coverage to be provided.

Send bids on or before November 11th, 2015 to the Oregon Fire Protection District Administration Office at 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Oct. 29, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DIANE M. THOMPSON, Deceased NO. 2015 P 72 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of a Diane M. Thompson. Letters of office were issued on October 19, 2015, to Jill Carlson, 308 E. Center Street, Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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

Dated this 29th day of October, 2015.

JILL CARLSON, Independent Executor For the Estate of DIANE M. THOMPSON Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Oct, 28, Nov. 5, 12, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. William D. Wogen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00041 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 12/4/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 14 OF SUB., LOT 10 OF STOCKINGS 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 06-24-23-482-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1202 Second Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-05415.

Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2015

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HELP WANTED EDUCATION

503

NEW TODAY

We bring life to products

School Age Teachers needed Full and Part time available.

Experience preferred. Please send resumes to:

Sensient Flavors, Amboy is growing and looking for qualified individuals to join the Sweet Flavors’ team!

Sensient Flavors is a leading manufacturer of dairy ingredients and sweet goods.

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Positions Now Available: • Process Engineer • Supply Chain Director • Quality Control Lab Supervisor • Warehouse Workers

or stop by 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL.

EMPLOYMENT

Production Operators - all levels • Cooks • Lead Batch Pullers • General Labor Workers We offer competitive salary & benefits package including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance • 401K Savings • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Paid Vacation Sensient Flavors is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified candidates may apply online at: sensient.com/careers Come join our growing team and make a difference!

EMPLOYMENT

505

DRIVER NEEDED ADVANCE DISTRIBUTION NEEDS LOCAL DRIVER WITH 4 YRS CDLA EXPERIENCE HOURLY PAY WITH COMPANY PAID HEALTH INSURANCE 877-992-9079 EXT4 OR ONLINE @ WWW.AD VANCEDTW.COM

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CDL Class A Drivers Needed.

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Driver READY TO MAKE MORE MONEY IN A NEW CAREER? Get Your CDL-A in 22 Days With No Out-ofpocket Tuition Cost!

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New Pay Increase! * Refresher Course Available Must be 21 years of age.

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Glendenning Brothers Inc. is looking for a weekend

Working with persons with disabilities is a challenge, but the rewards are amazing. Improving a person’s quality of life by what you do! We have DSP positions currently open, 2nd and 3rd shifts, starting pay is $10.57 and we also offer shift differentials.

Weekend work is required. If you are up to the challenge and motivated Kreider Services, Inc is looking for you!

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Driver READY TO MAKE MORE MONEY IN A NEW CAREER? Get Your CDL-A in 22 Days With No Out-ofpocket Tuition Cost!

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NEW TODAY Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248

NEW TODAY

Class-8 Truck Mechanic.

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EMPLOYMENT

5 years of experience preferred. Hourly pay based on experience. Must have ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine and implement solutions, knowledge of air brakes and hydraulics, A/C, heating and exhaust systems, basic welding, and basic computer skills.

SEND RESUME TO: Glendenning Brothers, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 243, Stillman Valley, IL 61084. or email kimberly@glendenningbrothers.com

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Eyelet Products & Engineering Corp.

Is seeking a Full Time Tool & Die Maker Transfer press and Progressive die Experience preferred.

401k with benefits Please send resume to PO Box 763 Dixon IL 61021 Fax to 815-2881991 Eyelet Products is an EOE

Hiring drivers 500 Anchor Road Dixon, IL 61021 Attention: Jodi Murdock Kreider Services is an EEO, Drug Free workplace.

People with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply Glendenning Brothers, Inc in Stillman Valley, IL is looking to hire a part time (30 hrs/wk)

Tank Wash Operator.

Must have the ability to read and write English, organize small amounts of paperwork, operate a computer, use small hand-tools, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, receive instruction, be willing to learn, and solve problems as they arise.

Beneficial to be knowledgeable in plumbing, air and water pressure, electricity and basic repair.

CDL preferred but not required.

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Local & Regional Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10

NEW TODAY NOW HIRING ·General Laborers ·QA Techs ·Maintenance ·Forklift Operators Work in Morrison EARN TOP $$$ 1yr. exp req.

Apply In Person Mon-Fri. 8-3 Chartwell Staffing 229 1st Ave, Ste 2 Rock Falls 61071 Across from Shell gas station.

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PT position flexible hours.

Responsibilities include: Marketing, Customer Relations, Minimal book keeping, Computer skills needed & an outgoing and pleasant creative personality a must.

Please send replies to Box #:1308, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancies beginning November 2, 2015: K-5 Elementary PE Please apply online at: http://www.polo222 .org/page156.html

Position is open until filled.

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PART TIME SECURITY GUARD 3rd Shift Weekends Qualified candidate will control access to and monitor the physical property. Ability to follow Post Orders and direct visitors. Punctuality and professionalism a must.

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1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

NOW HIRING

NEW PAY RATE AVANCER HOMES LLC Patient and Caring individuals needed to assist adults with Intellectual Disabilities. No experience required.Training provided must have a high school diploma or GED. Starting wage $9.50/hr with raise to $10.50 after completion of training. No criminal record. Must have reliable transportation to travel in Dekalb and Ogle Counties. FT and PT positions.

Full time Residential Manager position available, starting wage $13/hr. flexible availability.

APPLY at 350 Sycamore Rd, Genoa, Illinois 60135 or www.avancer-genesis.com

Full-Time 2nd Full-Time 2nd Shift Shift Positions Positions • Assemblers • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners • Painters Apply online at etnyre.com

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

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Whiteside County Health Department has a fulltime opening (6575 hours) for a BeHealth havioral therapist/counselor with competitive pay and good benefits.

Illinois licensed required with 1 year experience; bi-lingual and addictions experience preferred.

Send resume and application (found on) www.white sidehealth.org to Theresa Friel-Draper at Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. 2nd St. Rock Falls, Il 61071 by October 30, 2015. EOE

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

POSITION WANTED

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Wash & Set Hair, also Sewing.

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, October 29, 2015, Page B11

STERLING

AUCTIONS

Seeking a roommate to share a big furnished 2BR house in the heart of Sterling. Has big yard and a big wrap around porch. $500/mo. Free utilities, cable & wifi !!!

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PUBLIC AUCTION Rescheduled for SAT. NOV. 7th 9am ILLINOIS VALLEY FABRICATION 1739 E. State 116, Fairview, IL. M&E (absolute) 15+ Acres & Building (reserve) Details at:

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

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MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE 1-800-646-4399

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

Call: 732-2466 To place an ad Statewide or Nationwide, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinois amp.com

AUCTIONS

615

Lenny Bryson Auctioneer

Sales of all types Phone or Fax

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563-241-2787 HARDWOOD LUMBER, Walnut, Cherry, Oak. Furniture lumber, fireplace mantles & gun stock material.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

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SPORTING GOODS

716

NEW TODAY Portable Ice Fishing Canvas 2 hole Shelter, Eskimo gas auger, & fishing gear. $275 815537-5171

FURNITURE

755

Vintage Ethan Allen 3 piece Pine “Old Tavern” desk & shelving unit. $500. 815-973-5630

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Inogen portable oxygen concentrator, 15-200 Inogen One G2 system, 2 batteries, ac & dc power cords.

Backpack & cart.

Like new. $3800 new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413 New GoGo Scooter. Exc. condition.

With rechargeable batteries. $900 815-625-2422

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

765

Aireloom Music in Mt Morris.

Recording Studio Private lessons for guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass guitar, harp, drums,brass, woodwinds, cello and mandolin.

815-973-5697

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 NEW TODAY 1 Beagle male puppy, tri colored shots, wormed & vet checked.

815-626-4671 Free to good “indoor home only.”

2 beautiful 8 week old kittens, Calico & Tabby, healthy and Vet checked.

Have Parvo & Distemper shots, wormed & Litter trained. Call 815595-4260

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

For Sale: All natural raised dressed grilling and frying chickens for pick up 11-1-15 to 1110-15.

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CLASSIC CARS

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1988 Cadillac 60K mi. Loaded, leather, everything works perfect.

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815-994-1614.

AUTOMOBILES

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1989 Jaguar XJ6, $700/obo. Needs work. Call 815564-0297.

1992 Chevy Cavalier, Sport Coupe 90k mi. 1 owner AT. PS PB A/C Newer Tires good cond. $2,495/OBO 815-499-7255 1999 Ford Taurus LX, 4dr., 95K mi. $900. Call 815625-2811.

2006 Jaguar S Type, looks & runs very good, 150k $3500/obo mi., 815-973-0291 2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi. $12,500. Call Jeff 815-631-7610.

2011 BMW 35i Z4 Roadster, 12K mi. & in pristine cond.

Garaged in heated & carpeted facility.

Stored in winter months. $36,500.

Call 815-626-4048 2011 Toyota Camry LE, high mi. but in very good clean cond. Good mechanics. $8500 obo. 815-441-7673 2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury Edit., silver, black leather. 4yr bumper to GM bumper warranty, 9K mi. $29,000.

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 159K mi.

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TRUCKS

910

1995 Ford Ranger 93k. mi. Runs & drives great! $3,500 obo.

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NEW TODAY 2001 Chevy Truck w/ topper (grey) 1998 Chevy Truck w/ topper (red) $1,000 each OBO. 815-288-6231.

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Less than .

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1996 Dodge Ram Van. B2500 115k. mi. HDCP wheel chair lift. Runs & looks good. $6000 815-622-3737 2001 Chrysler Town & country LIMITED 200k. mi.

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Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 23, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 106 S. Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both. Any claim that is not filed within that period is barred.

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Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the will in open court, or other evidence as provided in Article VI 5/621 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

Within 6 months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8/1).

The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Executor: /s/ Marjorie L. Felker Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2015

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