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Time for Lights

Open House

Forreston hosts its 56th annual Holiday Tournament starting Saturday. B1

Polo’s annual House Decorating Contest is Dec. 19. A3

A retirement open house will be held for Don Griffin at the Nash Center on Dec. 11. A4

Police duties are discussed Dec. 7

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Polo City Council members made only slight changes Monday to a job description for the city’s police chief.

The only thing questioned was that of the 10 years of experience in police work required, three of it must have been served at a rank of lieutenant or higher.

City attorney Tom Suits questioned that requirement because the Polo Police Department currently does not include the rank of lieutenant, but has only the chief, one sergeant, and patrolmen.

Alderman Troy Boothe, who heads up the Police Committee, agreed that “lieutenant” should be

changed to “sergeant.”

Alderman David Ackeberg said he is concerned that a good officer could be ruled out for chief because of a required rank of sergeant.

“What if the chief retires and the sergeant doesn’t want the job, but we have a good officer who does?” he asked.

Boothe agreed to change the wording from “required” to “preferred.”

Boothe told the council that he would like to get the job description approved as soon as possible so that he can begin working with Police Chief Dennis Christen to implement it at the first of next year.

Mayor Doug Knapp said it can be approved at the council’s Dec. 21 meeting.

Alderman Randy Schoon asked if the city doesn’t Turn to A3

Former businessman charged with murder

By Jermaine Pigee jpigee@saukvalley.com Bond was set at $5 million Monday morning for a Freeport man accused of shooting and killing his wife on Dec. 5.

Morgan D. Hake, 49, is in Carroll County Jail, charged with two counts of first-degree murder and was scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Dec. 15.

Public Defender Jerry Kane has been appointed to represent him.

Hake operated a woodworking business in downtown Forreston in the 1990s and is the owner of Hake’s Hardwood Floor Co., 1884 W. Becker School Rd. in Freeport.

Suzanne M. Hake, 46, Freeport, was found shot to death around 2:15 Saturday morning in a home in the 200 block of West Locust Street in Lanark.

Morgan D. Hake was arrested without incident less than an hour later in Freeport, after calling police and turning himself in, Deputy Chief Matt Summers said.

One of the Hakes’ three daughters made the 911 call to police, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran said Monday.

He declined to name the daughter, or to release any other information, except to say that an autopsy was done Monday, and it may take about a month for the report to be completed.

Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier did not return a call seeking comment.

In December 2003, Hake was charged in Stephenson County Court with being a felon in possession of a weapon, but pleaded guilty to an amended charge

Morgan Hake

Moving Accident The Polo Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover on US 52 between Galena Trail and Robin Road. Fireman were working to unload a box truck filled with furniture and household items to prepare the truck for towing. A Lanark man was uninjured. A story appears on B3. Photo by Chris Johnson

Lottery determines ballot order

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com For the final time Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley raised an American Flag basket over her head Monday morning.

Huntley was conducting the election lottery ritual she has done for the past 18 years.

“This basket was a gift from (former county board member) Shirley Clayton,” said Huntley. “Using it for the lottery always gives me warm feelings.”

Huntley announced that she was retiring from her position early in the election cycle so candidates had time to file nominating petitions to run during the primary.

This was done, she said, to Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley holds a basket Monday morning to allow Ogle Turn to A2

County Judge John Redington to randomly select the ballot order for the primary election. Photo by Chris Johnson

Christmas music filled the church

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Suzanne Hake

of obstructing justice by destroying evidence. He was sentenced to 30 months probation.

Among others, Suzanne (Ruester) Hake, a hospice social worker, is survived by three daughters, Alix Birkner of Dayton, Tennessee, and Hannah and Abbi Hake of Freeport. She was working for Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice in Sterling at the time of her death.

This is the first homicide in Lanark, a village of 1,500, since the late 1800s, said Mayor John Huggins, who also confirmed that the Hakes were still married.

Her visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. at HeilSchuessler Funeral Home in Marrisa.

Go to heilschuessler.com for the complete obituary and to post condolences.

Memorials may be made to Gaffey hospice.

In This Week’s Edition...

The sounds of Christmas surrounded packed pews Sunday afternoon.

A standing room only crowd gathered at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for the annual Christmas Concert.

This program described the story of Christmas through singing linked with narration.

“Bethlehem’s Child” was performed by a dedicated group of volunteer singers and musicians from northwest Illinois.

When driving up to the church Sunday afternoon, it was clear that the church was the place to be in Mt. Morris.

Cars lined the streets for four or five blocks. Anyone not knowing the concert was being held would have wondered why so many cars were in the area.

For those in the church, they knew that the musicians and singers were putting on a fantastic show.

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The performance, led by Dr. Matthew Guschl, Davis Junction, was a powerful rendition of traditional music.

In 2004 the first cantata

was held and over the years has turned into an annual tradition.

“It was a big undertaking, getting singers from local churches, assembling an

orchestra, and integrating bell choirs from the host churches in Mt. Morris,” said Nelson Miller, who directed Turn to A3

Andrew Eckardt and Daniel Welle perform during the annual Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Garden Detective held at Centennial Elementary The Great Garden Detective Adventure Program presented the students at Centennial Elementary School in Polo with hand-on lessons as a creative and fun way to teach traditional subjects while providing students with the opportunity to discover fruits and vegetables.

In the beginning of the nine-week program, the students got down and dirty while planting the school vegetable garden.

The students researched fruits and vegetables and later wrote public service announces which were aired on River Country 101.7 FM. The students not only learned about the vegetables they planted in the garden, but how to prepare them.

The children enjoyed the fruits of their labor when they assisted Miss Mary Beth, Community Worker, from the Illinois Nutrition Education Program, prepare and taste recipes using the

foods they had researched.

Students became garden detectives by investigating the qualities of various fruits and vegetables. Through various lessons and tastings they uncovered which fruits and vegetables were the juiciest, crunchiest, and sweetest.

The students were then encouraged to share their findings at home and encourage others to discover a variety of different foods.

The program culminated in

Job description is discussed From A1

already have a job description for the police chief.

Christen said the proposed job description is very similar to one that is currently in the department’s operations manual.

In another police matter, Boothe asked if the Polo dollars awarded each December to city employees should be withheld from part-time police officer Wade Winekauf, who was arrested Nov. 27 on a domestic battery charge and is not currently on the active roster.

Winekauf was scheduled

to receive $25.

Ackeberg said he believes Winekauf should get the money because the case has not yet been resolved.

Schoon agreed. “There’s two sides to everything,” he said.

Alderman Phil Peterson also agreed. “He worked all year — he should get the money,” he said.

The council approved the Polo dollars for all employees, including Winekauf, for a total of $1,900.

In other business, Peterson asked if a building permit is required for a resident who is doing work himself inside

his own house.

Peterson said a resident posed the question after he was recently told he must get a permit and an inspection.

Suits said it depends how extensive the work being done is.

City Clerk Susie Corbitt said the project in question involves converting basement space into a bedroom.

She said the homeowner’s JULIE request prompted a visit to the project from city building inspector Casper Manheim.

For me it was especially nice since we left the next morning for Naperville and the Metea Valley High School Christmas program.

It is nice to have another grandchild that is an excellent musician.

We were excited to have Allen Obendorf be a Marching Illini, hear Lori Obendorf play the piano so beautifully, to hear Natalie O’Connor doing trumpet duets with Daniel Hartman at special occasions, and now here is Daniel Obendorf doing neat things in music.

He invited us in to the music program called the Collage at the auditorium at Metea Valley. What a thrill to see and hear 900 students perform in music.

These students use not only the stage but the aisles, little corner areas up high, and anywhere there was a bit of space.

As one group finished, the lights dimmed on that one, and the next group started.

It was absolutely amazing.

All was done very quietly as they moved from one musical group to another

“We monitor those [JULIE requests] very closely,” she said.

a grand celebration dinner at Centennial attended by more than 140 third and fourth graders and their families.

They dined on spinach salad, sweet potatoes, vegetable sub-group salad, and baked chicken. The dessert was a creamy pumpkin pudding.

“I always say I would eat better if someone else cooked for me. Well, the meal prepared for us at the Great Garden Detective Adventure Program diner proved that statement. I really enjoyed the student public service announcements and will always treasure the student cookbook.

“Great job. I look forward

Amy and Carter Merdian with Jacob and Elsa Monaco at Centennial Elementary School are enjoying the Great Garden Detective Adventure Program Celebration Dinner. Photo supplied

to seeing more activities through this outstanding program,” said Marie

Monaco, mother of Jacob, fourth grade student.

Alumni games are Dec. 11 The Polo Alumni Basketball game, a fundraiser for Polo Town & Country Days, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11 at Polo High School.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with a pork chop dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the game starting at 6 p.m.

Proceeds to go to the Polo Town & Country Days, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year.

East Jordan UMC plans event East Jordan United Methodist Church invites the community to a Welcome Wassail on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.

The event will include Christmas music, hors d’oeuvres, finger food, and wassail, followed by a candlelight Christmas

service at 7 p.m.

For more information call Barbara Cook at 815-6315625 or Pastor Jim Miller at 815-866-6088.

very swiftly.

One did not have time to yawn and thing about what was coming next. It kept you on the edge of your seat for one and one half hours.

The stage would darken, curtain close, and right beside you 50 singers would have a spot light on them immediately. They would start in and you never even heard a one of them take their place. Keeping 900 kids quiet was quite a feat!

I was impressed to say the least.

The majority of young men were dressed in black tuxedos and the girls all had on long black gowns all alike.

Not one of them looked a tad provocative. Everything high class all the way.

If there was a change in color it might be with a red scarf added or a ski sweater group. There were some younger ones that had on black pants and black shirts

or blouses but not many.

Daniel played with a low brass ensemble doing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and they all had on antlers for a little variety.

He also played with the wind symphony and wind ensemble on stage. He plays a euphonium or baritone instrument.

I loved the clarinet ensemble doing the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. I love that at Christmas time and I never get to hear it unless I dig out the record I have.

The Symphonic Orchestra just was amazing and that I never get to hear.

I suppose if I went to Rockford but we just do not go to Rockford at all unless it is a doctor’s appointment.

So we enjoyed all the wonderful music and variety of instruments and voices.

They also did hymns and someone told me the high schools could no longer do

this type of music.

Obviously you can since they did and it was nice to hear “Nearer My God, to Thee” and others.

Even in the end we did a sing along with all 900 musicians. What a thrill and great surround sound.

This week I will be doing more research on houses. I have not found a picture of the Kauffman house that was torn down when our high school was built in 1956.

The newspaper did not give us a picture of when it was demolished so I am still looking. Somewhere along the line I must get ready for Christmas.

We are also watching Lori’s game on a hook-up on our TV and that is exciting.

We have gone to two of them at Loras College in Dubuque and Carthage College in Kenosha.

You cannot beat being there.

Christmas party was well received by everyone

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society We had a great party at the Barnacopia and one really enjoys the festive decorations.

What a wonderful place to celebrate any party. We had sixty some people there and so much very good food.

The program was well received and I thank Ted Boddiger for setting everything up. It is nice to have people who go ahead and take over all the details.

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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.

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Decorate a house for annual contest Chamber will award prizes The Polo Chamber of Commerce will host its Christmas House Decorating Contest on Saturday, Dec. 19 for residences within the Polo corporate limits.

Lights must be turned on by 5 p.m. that day.

Judging will be based on originality, theme of season, lights and color, and tastefulness of the display.

Winners will receive Polo Dollars in the following amounts: first place of $50, second place of $25, third place of $15, and honorary mention of $10 for three people.

Basket pickups are on Saturday The annual Christmas Basket Project will conclude this weekend. Baskets can be picked up Saturday, Dec. 12 at Faith Discovery Church in Polo from 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Baskets will also be delivered on Saturday morning.

The Council of Churches would like to thank everyone who participated in putting together the baskets.

Monetary donations can be made at the First State Bank of Shannon-Polo at any time of the year.

All are invited for the regular Our Table Community Meals at Faith United Methodist Church on the last Monday of each month.

The Polo Council of Churches wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Women’s Club plans a party The GFWC IL Polo Evening Women’s Club will host its Christmas dinner on Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the KSB Polo Health Clinic community room.

The club meets monthly on the second Monday at 7 p.m.

The meeting on Jan. 11 will review community support opportunities and the military care packages initiative.

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The beautiful sunshine and warmth are reasons to be grateful today. The cold and snow will return so we will enjoy the nice weather while we can.

For each and every day, in the sun, rain, and snow, we thank our Creator. Our God is an awesome God. This morning in church, we were greeted by Don and Vicki Hay. Ron and Sharon Baker lit the second candle in the advent wreath.

It is so nice to see the church decorated for the Christmas season.

This evening, Clint and I joined the football team, cheerleading squad and their parents to celebrate their wonderful season.

We have a large population of talented young men and women. Congratulations to the Polo Marcos on a great season.

On Saturday morning, the men gathered in the church basement for a delicious breakfast prepared by John Engel.

Those in attendance were Ron Baker, Jim Hopkins, Dave Burright, Don Hay, and Larry Riffle. The men enjoyed wonderful fellowship during the meal.

This past Tuesday evening, Joan Raley hosted our P.E.O. Chapter DW for our regular meeting. It was especially nice to see the Raley’s

Weather Forecast Temperatures normal than normal to normal and windier than normal. Foggy mornings possible. Best chances for storms are 9-10, 11-13 (severe), 14-15, and 17-18.

Freezing rain possible during severe weather. November was warmer than normal and one of the wettest in history (6.61 inches).

The speaker will be from Petal Pushers hospice support.

At the November meeting, Sharon Kersten of Northwest Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross, discussed creating emergency preparedness kits and no-charge home smoke alarm installation services.

For more information call 815-973-8194. beautiful decorations.

Julie Hoak gave a fun and interesting program on the different states in the U.S. Traveling from the Pine Creek area were Beverly Coffman, Lisa Coffman, Judy Nettz, Jean Cunningham, and Maggie Henning. It was a lovely evening with our lovely sisters.

This past Friday evening was a busy night of cookie packing. Several people donated cookies for the Honduras Project.

Once everything was delivered, we had over 100 dozen cookies to pack into different size trays.

Our group had a great time working, chatting, and laughing along as we prepared the trays and plates to be sold on Saturday.

Joining in the fun were Jane Hamilton, Jean Cunningham, Bill Hare, Jan Martin, and David and Linda Poole.

On Saturday morning, our group headed to the First State Bank in Polo to sell our goodies. We had a generous crowd that came

Matthew Guschl, Davis Junction, leads the choir during a performance at the annual Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris. Photo by Chris Johnson

Concert tradition began in 2004 From A1 the 2004 cantata. “People loved it.”

Over the past 10 years the performances have raised

approximately $9,000 for local causes including the Lifeline Food Pantry in Oregon and Loaves & Fish in Mt. Morris.

The concert is always free but donations are accepted.

To end the performance the audience joined in

to perform Handel’s Hallelujah chorus. This is a tradition started during the original 2004 performance.

Election lottery was held Monday From A1 ensure the public has the choice in who her replacement will be.

Huntley has enjoyed her time as the county clerk.

“I have enjoyed this job and serving Ogle County,” she said. “I left the position on the ballot and the voters will have a choice.”

When Huntley first ran for the position 18 years ago she was one of three candidates running.

It is only fitting that after her replacement will be one of three candidates running for the position. to visit.

Before the bank closed on Saturday, we had sold every plate of cookies.

All the profit will go to help the people of Honduras.

After a morning of cookie sales, I joined Judy Nettz and Deb Ohlwine at Deb’s home for a little lunch and a little work on the upcoming Christmas basket project.

In the afternoon, I headed over to the church to finish some Christmas decorating.

Jean Cunningham was just finishing practicing for Sunday, so she joined me for the decorating. We hung up the ornaments and remembered several Christmases that have passed.

Clint has been busy with wrestling practice over the week. Soon, they will have final exams for this semester and then he will be in the home stretch.

While Clint and I are both excited for Christmas, we are both more excited to see Stephanie and Matt.

This month has been extremely busy. There is so much activity outside our

Chief Deputy Clerk Laura Cook, Oregon, Deputy Clerk Tiffany O’Brien, Chana, and Jeff Hallock, Oregon, are all seeking the Republican nomination for a two-year term.

Ogle County Judge John Redington had the honor of pulling numbers out of the basket. These numbers

will determine the order the candidates will appear on the ballot.

O’Brien will be listed first, followed by Cook. Hallock will appear third on the ballot due to filing his paperwork after the date to be included in the lottery.

Redington signed the lottery paperwork to make

it official. He then gave Huntley a hug and thanked her for serving the county.

The Primary Election will be held March 15 and Huntley will step down from her post on March 18.

Two years are left in a fouryear term she was elected to in 2014.

The traditional Christmas bake sale sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11

beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Forreston State Bank.

All baked items including pies, cakes, cookies, breads plus candies, snack items, and

special gifts will be for sale.

Proceeds from this annual event are used for various mission projects, both local and global.

home.

There are lots of projects to do and just when I think I’m getting caught up again, I realize I still have my own house to decorate, presents to wrap, and the list goes on.

Still in all of this activity, I need to make time for Jesus.

I need to prepare for His arrival.

Now, I don’t have to prepare a nursery but I do need to prepare my heart.

I am not sure I have a heart worthy of Jesus. Sometimes it gets crowded with hurt feelings and grudges.

It’s time I clean house, this time in my heart. I want to make it place surrounded with love, forgiveness, and

kindness for those around me.

That is the kind of heart where Jesus can live comfortably.

I hope to see you next week in our church.

Our little country church has room for you. Come and celebrate this season of anticipation.

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Ogle Co. Illinois State Scholars are selected Students from several Ogle County schools were named as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Students from area schools who were recognized include: Byron High School: Brandon Eder, Andrew Franklin, Michael Gordon, Martha Hodapp, Hunter Jancek, Cassandra Jaspers, Benjamin Libman, Isabelle Pruitt, Cori Roth, Tyler Sagendorf, Brooklyn Seiler, Haley Snodgrass, and Lauren Twardowski.

Jessie and Brandon Hafer

Hafer and Whalen wed Brandon Hafer and Jessie Whalen became Mr. and Mrs. on July 25, 2015, a sunny, beautiful day.

The ceremony and celebration were held at Maxson Manor, Oregon.

Standing up with them as matrons of honor were

Brianne Gugerty and Natalie Husemann.

Standing as groomsmen were Dylan Hafer and Justin Milnes.

Usher duties were held

by Daniel Whalen and Ross Whalen.

Bridal attendant was

Allie Drake.

Rev. Gary Curl brought the two together as the officiant.

Brandon’s parents are Julie Terhark and the late Tom Hafer.

Jessie’s parents are Mike and Trudy Whalen.

Forreston High School: Mitchell Bratina, Naeva Groenewold, Erik Kivisto, Anna Krecklow, and Josiah Snider.

Oregon High School: Carson Buck, Carroll Coots, Jacob Ebens, Joseph Miranda, Paul Reckamp, Sommer Rhea, Christy Steuerwald, Genevieve Sweeney, and James Taylor.

Polo High

Community School: Brix

Clayton, Wyatt Patterson, and Braxton Stamm.

Stillman Valley High School: Cristina Alvarez Paredes, Allison Anderson, Trevor Carlson, Kaitlyn Fitzsimmons, Emily Fleming, Mackenzie Flynn, Izaac Herebia, Samuel Hintzsche, Blake Kittleson, Carly Koenig, Jesse McMillen, Bryce Miles, Stephen Myers, Baily Rice, Ethan Roberts, Fallan Warnken, Grace Whitmire, and Marshall Winstead.

Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.

State Scholars rank in approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, representing 652 high schools across the state.

“It is always an honor to announce another extraordinary group of State Scholars,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director.

“At a time when postsecondary education could not be more important to future job and career success, these students have demonstrated the kind of effort and dedication that will help them advance not only their futures, but the future of the state as well.

“We wish each of them the best as they pursue their chosen educational path.”

Congratulatory letters from ISAC have been sent to honorees, and the agency has provided personalized Certificates of Achievement to each high school for distribution.

“In addition to congratulating our State Scholars, we would also like to recognize their parents, teachers, coaches and mentors for helping these students to achieve their goals—both personal and educational,” said Zarnikow.

“Your constant support, encouragement and wisdom remain vital in helping students transition from high school and make wellinformed postsecondary educational choices.”

Park district will hold open house for Don Griffin A retirement open house to honor Don Griffin, Oregon Park District Superintendent of Environmental Services, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon.

Griffin was hired by the park district in 1997 with the challenge of finishing the newly-erected Blackhawk Center and getting it ready for the ‘97 school year.

Don met that challenge and the BHC isa Big Northern Conference’s hub of activity every weekend.

Through the years Griffin has held the positions of Superintendent of Recreation and Environmental Services.

He has been involved with promotion of recreational programming.

He has also overseen building operations to

maintain the Blackhawk Center and Nash Recreational facilities.

Griffin also spearheaded the renovations at Nash Recreation Center through a PARC grant.

Through the grant the Nash roof was replaced.

Insulation, windows, and a solar array system was added.

With these and many more

John Coffman named ICTA Treasurer of Year Ogle County Treasurer John Coffman has received the “Treasurer of the Year” award, which is presented annually by the Illinois County Treasurers’ Association (ICTA).

The award was presented at the Fall Conference of the Illinois Association of County Officials (IACO) on Nov. 24 in Peoria.

Coffman served as President of the Treasurers’ Association in 2015, having previously served as Vicepresident, Treasurer and Secretary of the organization, as well as on the Legislative and By-laws Committees.

Selection of each year’s

“Treasurer of the Year” recipient is conducted by a secret ballot of all 102 county treasurers in the state.

“I am honored and humbled by this award,” Coffman remarked at the awards ceremony.

“I have tried to give back to the Treasurers’ Association because this group has done so much to help county treasurers around the state.”

The mission of the Illinois County Treasurers’ Association is to exchange experience and ideas, study problems of the office, promote more efficient administration and encourage legislation to

in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at Bob Jones University, Greenville, South

John Coffman

make the office of greater service to the people.

and Amanda C. Martin, both of Polo.

Dec. 2 Salinas A. Vazquez and Elizabeth Garcia-Benitez,

Hundreds of people in Rockford, including children, will be turned away from warming shelters this season due to full capacity.

The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is responding to this need on Sunday, Dec. 13 with music in a special Jazz@Emerson benefit concert.

Mendelssohn will share warming holiday Jazz and offer residents the opportunity to Share the Warmth by donating a coat or blanket by teaming up

Center at BJU helps students build academic confidence and excel in college.

The study group leaders use their skills to minister to assist students who may need both of Rochelle. additional help in specific Dec. 3 subjects.

John D. Rasmussen and Study group leaders are Carol A. Hammer, both of student volunteers.

Oregon.

with Share the WarmthRockford, a local community organization headed by Rockford University professor Maurice West II that collects gently used coats and blankets during the winter months and distributes them to the homeless community.

Emily Austin, Dave Ross, Guy Fiorenza and Tim Austin with Carl Cole and Company will perform Jazz for the Holidays at Mendelssohn’s historic Emerson House, located at 420 North Main in downtown Rockford, starting at 3 p.m.

Tickets to the concert are

Caroina, for Foundations of Economics.

The Academic Resource

Marriage Licenses

Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

Dec. 1 Gregory F. Spengler, Jr.,

has positioned the district for sustainable operations for years to come. His technical skills and leadership will be missed.”

Griffin currently serves on the Ogle County Board and has been active in community organizations and projects.

He and his wife, Mary Jo have four children and nine grandchildren.

Griffin said he has enjoyed his years at the district.

“I am thankful for the support of the great staff, administration and board,” he said. “They have provided me the ability and opportunity to serve the district and community

Don Griffin

by providing a clean, safe, quality recreational facility for all to enjoy.”

Concert will be held Sunday

College News Brittney Meyer Brittney Meyer, Forreston, serves as a group study leader

amenities a new look was given to the Nash facility and the aquatic center for the community to enjoy.

The updates complimented the district’s green initiative to incorporate sustainable practices in the facilities.

Griffin was also instrumental in the Oregon Coliseum renovation in 2010.

“The Oregon Park District thanks Don for his years of service and dedication to providing our community with a clean and efficient environment for recreational opportunities,” said Oregon Park District Executive Director Erin Folk. “His expertise in green initiatives

$10 or $6 for students and are available online.

Donate a gently used coat or blanket and receive free admission. All proceeds benefit Share the WarmthRockford.

MPAC’s Jazz@Emerson series concerts are held on the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

Enjoy live jazz, relax with light refreshments, and meet great, local Jazz artists.

For more information, visit mendelssohnpac.org.

This event is sponsored by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford Brewing Company and 320 Store.

Cline celebrates 98th Eva Cline, Oregon, celebrated her 98th birthday on Nov. 29 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation with family and friends.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1917.

Mental Health First Aid Training When: January 22, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Sinnissippi Centers 325 Illinois Route 2, Di on Cost: $40

Eva Cline

In Loving Memory of

CEUs are available

Deadline to register is January 15, 2016.

For information, please call 815-284-6611

www.sinnissippi.org

Mom, Every day, I miss your beauty, inside and out, your smile, your amazing gentle nature.

You are my light. You are my angel.

You are loved and missed.

- Audra

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 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 10—10 a.m.

Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 12—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice Sunday, Dec. 13—9 a.m.

Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour, Christmas Program Practice; 11:20 a.m. Council Monday, Dec. 14—Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Dec. 15—12 p.m.

ALIVE Lunch at Galena Steak House Wednesday, Dec. 16—10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Advent Service CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time.

Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in

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our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, 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.

Wednesday, Dec. 9—12 p.m. Senior Friendship; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, Dec. 17—6:30 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.

Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

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

Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Sunday, Dec. 13—9 a.m.

Children’s Christmas Program during Worship; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Group

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.

Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Monday, Dec. 14—10 a.m.

Pastor David Poust Bible Study Sunday, Dec. 13—10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 5—6:30 p.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Cub Scout Den Meeting Church Wednesday, Dec. 16—8:30 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, Dec. 11—9 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED Handicapped Accessible Women’s Fellowship CHURCH Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13—8:15 a.m.

2997 N. German Church Rd. Holy Communion is served the Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. WorTwo miles east of Oregon on first Sunday of each month. ship with Communion; 10:30 Ill. 64, then three miles north. a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Brion Brooks FIRST UNITED Sunday School Church Office METHODIST CHURCH Monday, Dec. 14—10:30 Phone: 815-732-6313 402 First Ave., Forreston a.m.

Food Delivery for Pantry; Director of Ministries Pastor David Poust 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open for Youth and Christian 815-938-2380 Tuesday, Dec. 15—8:45 a.m.

Education Thursday, Dec. 10—7 p.m. Ad Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. LeaderDavid Bordy Council 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 13—9 a.m. ship Team Meeting; Quilting Wednesday, Dec. 16—7:15 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Roots Youth Ministry— Sunday School Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 14—8 a.m. AA NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Kids Clubs & Men’s & Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee OF GOD Women’s Bible Study— at The Depot 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Pastor David Demmer FLORENCE UNITED 815-732-7404 EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship EVANGELICAL 2649 W. Florence Rd., Service LUTHERAN CHURCH Freeport 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier NORTH GROVE (Payne’s Point) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE Forreston Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

CHURCH Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Church: 815-938-2194 EVANGELICAL FREE Forreston Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 CHURCH Presbyterian Church in Sunday School 9 a.m.

OF MT. MORRIS America Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Mt. Morris 815-938-3605 a.m.

Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Senior Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Open at New Life Community Bruce McKanna 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Center Associate Pastor Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Lance Mennen Pioneer Club OREGON 815-734-4942 Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult CHURCH OF GOD Saturday, Dec. 12—7 a.m. Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Men’s Accountability Group Pastor Michael Hoffman Sunday, Dec. 13—8:30 FORRESTON REFORMED 815-732-6847 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH You and your family are inInnerMission Fellowship; 10 501 Third Ave. a.m. Worship Service vited to join us in worship on 9:30 a.m. Worship Tuesday, Dec. 15—9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. Sunday School Ladies Prayer Circle Pastor Hoffman’s third AdWednesday, Dec. 16—6 a.m.

FREEDOM LUTHERAN vent Message is titled “The Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting WORSHIPPING Praise.”

Log onto our website at COMMUNITY, ELCA Greeting you will be Gary, http://www.efcmm.org to check Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Judy, Abigail, and Noah Myout our latest opportunities and 815-222-7270 ers. updates Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at During morning worship an Lutheran Outdoor Ministries exceptionally fine Children’s FAITH DISCOVERY Dining Hall Church is offered for children CHURCH 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 3 years old through Grade 5.

801 W. Oregon St., Polo (a mile south of Oregon) Sunday School begins at Jeremy Heller, Pastor Welcome Center 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 815-946-3588 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School for adults, young adults, teens, 10 a.m. Worship Service children and infants.

GRACE VALLEY Nursery Available Special attention is given in CHRISTIAN REFORMED We are an independent noneach class to issues and topics CHURCH denominational Christian 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. related to the particular needs church.

German Valley and interests of each group.

Visitors are always welcome.

Pastor Jake Ritzema The Wednesday night Youth 815-362-6601 Group meets at 6 p.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL Sunday School for All Ages East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. LUTHERAN CHURCH 9 a.m.

Daysville Road.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Worship Service 10 a.m.

The local Weight Watchers Pastor Scott Ralston group meets Wednesday at the Church 815-938-3203 GERMAN VALLEY church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for “ A Church with a Heart — UNITED METHODIST weigh-in, followed by their In the Heart of Forreston” CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday Worship meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Church and Main Streets 10 a.m. Sunday School December’s Bible Book of Matt Smith, Pastor 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir the Month is Luke.

8:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study OREGON UNITED LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Thursday, Dec. 10—6:30 METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH p.m. Bible Study 200 S. Fourth, Oregon 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Sunday, Dec. 13—9 a.m.

Pastor Barb Good Leaf River 815-732-2994 Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday Pastor Randy Newton oregonumc@outlook.com 815-738-2205 School, Church Council

a.m.-3 p.m. Preschool Screening; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive-Pizza & Praise & Worship “Christmas Memories;” 7 p.m. Choir Friday, Dec. 18—Scout Lock-in 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 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

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

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Friday, Dec. 11—8:30 a.m.

Christmas Bake Sale Saturday, Dec. 12—12:30 p.m. WELCA Potluck at Juriga Home Sunday, Dec. 13—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

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

Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m.

Senior Choir Rehearsal; 5 p.m.

Caroling at Pinecrest; 7 p.m.

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

Social Time 10 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH

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

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Dec. 10—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6; 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Book Club at Pinecrest Grove Fireside Room Friday, Dec. 11—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 12—9 a.m.

Decorate Christmas Tree in Sanctuary; 5:20 Hymn Sing; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service with Supper Following Sunday, Dec. 14—8:45 a.m. Worship Service-New Members; Fellowship Time Between Services; 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School for PreschoolGrade 6; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 5 p.m. Potluck; 6 p.m.

Sunday School Children’s Christmas Program Monday, Dec. 15—2 p.m.

Staff Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Church Council Tuesday, Dec. 8—1:15 p.m. Pinecrest Communion; 1:45 p.m. Pinecrest Terrace Communion; 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, Dec. 16—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Jr. High Mentoring at Lot 12; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m.

Youth Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Men’s Choir; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Choir Thursday, Dec. 17—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Students will perform at RRC The David L. Rahn Junior High band and choir students will perform at Rock River Center on Thursday, Dec. 17 led by choir and band instructors, Katie Sheridan and Miles Beske.

The Christmas program

will begin at 11:15 a.m. and will last for approximately 45 minutes.

Refreshments will be served following the performance.

For more information or to sign up call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.

Home of Hope meets Madrigal Singers The Madrigals from Oregon High School performed a skit and sang at Rock River Center on Dec. 2.

Earth Angels seek toys for kids Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County.

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

Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt.

Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Sawicki Motors, Rochelle;

and O’Reilly Auto Parts, Rochelle.

At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for.

Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up.

Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 21-25.

Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278.

Due to the Christmas holiday, the December meeting for the Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center will be held on Friday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center knows that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the patient. Not only do they provide services and programs for cancer

Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr.com - Earth Angels Wanted - Fundraiser.

Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes.

Rock River Center will be Earth Angel headquarters opening for a special 2016 will once again be at the Mt. Kick-Off Brunch on Friday, Morris Senior Center.

Jan. 1 from 8 to 10 a.m.

The menu will consist For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email of sausage links, biscuits and gravy, egg casserole, earth.angels.oglecounty@ hotmail.com or visit www. pancakes, applesauce, Ann’s fresh cinnamon rolls, juice, earthangelsoglecounty. coffee, and tea. spaces.live.com.

patients and survivors, but also offer services and programs specifically for caregivers and the bereaved.

This event is free and open to the public. The specific dates for monthly meetings are shown in the Rock River Center newsletter.

Anyone interested in attending, or needing more information about this support group should call Home Of Hope at 815-2884673.

RRC Brunch Jan 1 The cost is $8 per person.

Reservations and prepayment are required by Monday, Dec. 21, to prepare the food.

The winner of the birthday basket will be drawn during the morning.

All are welcome to join the group.

Selecting the perfect Christmas tree can be simple Selecting the “perfect” Christmas tree this holiday season is simply a matter of following a few steps, according to Ron Wolford.

University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

“Picking out the perfect tree can be a fun, memoryfilled family tradition,” said Wolford.

Wolford offers the following tips to help select

a fresh tree for the home and keep it looking its best.

Pick a spot to place the tree before heading out to buy it.

“Ask yourself whether the tree will be seen from all sides or whether some of it will be against a wall,” Wolford said.

Choose a tree that fits where it is to be displayed.

For example, if the tree is displayed in front of a

Area women are invited to the Women’s Connection’s brunch on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the 4 Seasons Banquet Facilities, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.

The cost is $10 per person.

Guest speaker Kelly Davis, Moline, will talk on Mess to Message.

The music will be a miniconcert by Kim Poole.

For reservations call Pat

“Take a tape measure with you to the farm. Trees always look smaller outdoors so measure to be sure,” — Ron Wolford large window, then all four sides should look as good as possible.

If the tree is displayed against a wall, a tree with three good sides would be okay.

Brunch served in Freeport White at 815-871-2209 or email frptcwc@yahoo.com.

The Freeport Area Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

A tree with two good sides would work well in a corner.

“The more perfect a tree, the more expensive it will be,” Wolford added.

Pick a spot away from heat sources, such as TVs, fireplaces, radiators, heaters, and air vents.

“A dried-out tree is a safety hazard,” he said.

Measure the height and width of the space you have available in the room where the tree will be placed.

“There is nothing worse than bringing a tree indoors only to find it’s too tall,”

Kids can learn more about birds The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is offering a Children’s Nature Event called What Do Birds Eat in the Winter, on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Oakdale Nature Preserve, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Not all birds migrate

from this area. Bird watchers may wonder what the birds eat during the winter.

Juliet D’Souza from the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will teach the kids about winter feeding and have

them make pine cone bird feeders to take home.

She will lead a short hike around Oakdale to gather some pine cones and look for any creatures along the way. Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.

Binoculars and all of the

materials to make the bird feeders will be provided.

Registration is are encouraged by calling D’Souza at 201-233-0946.

Meet at the Mogle Building at 9:30 a.m. If weather is questionable, call before the event.

Wolford said.

“Take a tape measure with you to the farm. Trees always look smaller outdoors so measure to be sure and don’t forget to bring a cord to tie your tree to the car.”

If buying from a retail lot, Wolford recommends going during the day.

“Choosing a tree in daylight is a much easier experience then trying to pick out a tree in a dimly lit lot,” he said.

“Choose a fresh tree from a Christmas tree farm.

Purchasing a tree from a Christmas tree farm ensures that you will have a fresh tree. A fresh tree will have a healthy green appearance with few browning needles.

“Needles should be flexible and not fall off if you run a branch through your hand. Raise the tree a few inches off the ground and drop it on the butt end.

Very few green needles should drop off the tree. It is normal for a few inner brown needles to drop,” he added.

Make sure the handle or base of the tree is straight and long enough so it will fit easily into a tree stand after fresh cuts are made for water

uptake.

Store the tree in an unheated garage or some other area out of the wind if you are not putting it up right away, Wolford noted. “Make a fresh one-inch cut on the butt end and place the tree in a bucket of warm water.

When you bring the tree indoors, make another fresh one-inch cut and place the tree in a sturdy stand.

“The water reservoir of the stand should provide one quart of water for every inch of diameter of the trunk,” he said.

Be sure to keep the water level above the base of the tree. If the base dries out, resin will form over the cut end and the tree will not be able to absorb water and will dry out quickly.

Commercially prepared mixes, sugar, aspirin, or other additives in the water are not necessary.

“Research has shown that plain water will keep a tree fresh,” Wolford said.

For more information, visit the University of Illinois Extension website Christmas Trees and More at www.urbanext.illinois.edu/ trees.

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Farm webinar series scheduled The University of Illinois Extension will present a weekly educational series for the small farm community.

This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics that advance local food production in Illinois.

The free webinars will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursdays from January through March.

Topics and presenters include: Jan. 14 - Lean Farming: Cutting Waste and Maximizing Efficiency on Small Farms, Zack Grant, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator.

Jan. 21 - Soils and Soil Fertility for Small Farms, Mike Roegge, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Jan. 28 - Farm Pond Ecology: Managing for Desirable Plants and Fish, David Shiley, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Feb. 4 - Producing

Shiitake Mushrooms, Grant McCarty, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Feb. 11 - Managing Horse Pastures on Small Farms and Acreages, Jamie Washburn, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Feb. 18 - The Emerging Local Grain Economy in Illinois, Bill Davison, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Feb. 25 - Food Safety Modernization Act: Changes for Small Scale Producers, Laurie George, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator Mar. 3 - Getting Your Beehives Ready for Spring, Doug Gucker, U of I Extension local food systems and small farms educator The webinars can also be accessed at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ smallfarm/webinar.html.

For more information, contact Andy Larson at 815-732-2191 or andylars@ illinois.edu.

Serenity Shed Volunteers Crest Food employees recently volunteered their time to repurpose furniture to benefit The Serenity Shed, 131 N. Third St., Oregon. The group cut out wooden stars to top Christmas trees, children’s furniture was given new life with coats of paint, and many wooden snowmen were jazzed up. All of the items are now for sale at The Serenity Shed. They also presented Lynn Knodle, Serenity Hospice and Home’s Executive Director, with a donation. Pictured left to right are: Steve Meiners, Erika Meiners, Joyce Meiners, Knodle, Teri Wolber, Marianne Cox, Randy Reuter, Jamie Cooper, Andra Meiners, Jessica Fair, Susie Miller, and Kelly Stevens, Photo supplied

Cookie sale is Dec. 15

The youth of Leaf River Baptist Church will offer an assortment of Christmas cookies on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at

the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River.

Choose an old favorite and experience a new variety all for only $5 per pound.

Proceeds will benefit the sponsor child being supported by their Sunday School class, through the organization Feed the Hungry.

Ogle County 4-H project service winners announced Ogle County 4-Hers are being honored for their achievements during the 2015 4-H year at club programs this fall. A total of 199 youth were recognized.

Eligible to compete in one of three club award areas based on their age, 4-Hers can be recognized for their work in the areas of project achievement, service achievement and leadership achievement.

Project achievement winners are those individuals who are between the ages of 8 and 11 and have met project goals, completed records, attended half of their local club’s meetings, gave a talk or demonstration about their project, and exhibited at the 4-H Fair or on a local club tour.

Project Achievement Winners Bits ‘n Reins 4-H Club, Rochelle Liberty Hayes, Rochelle; Megan Seebach, Rochelle.

Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon/Mt. Morris Katelyn Bowers, Samantha Bowers, Kyle Brechon, A.J. Hinrichs,Marah Drake, and Jazmyne Swope, all of Oregon; Kaedi Callaway, Alex Grygiel, and Xander Schier, all of Mt. Morris; Lane Halverson, Chana; and Waylon Harris, Polo.

By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Alexandria Cassens, Carson Conderman, Carter Conderman, Lauren Carlson, Bruce Gehrke, Renee Gehrke, Aubree Jaspers, Natalie Ketter, all of Byron; David Kennedy, Lillian Kennedy, both of Davis Junction; and Shelby Mastny, Oregon.

Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Jennica Ciesiel, Alexis Ebert, Austin Ebert, Levi Eden, Jackson Glendenning, Jared Glendenning, Sabrina Leather, Faith Marquardt, Elizabeth Mois, Brenna Noon, Gracie Prose, and Olivia Thomas, all of Oregon; Brady Davis, Mt. Morris.

Circle M 4-H Club, Mt. Morris Edwin Estrada and Kyle Miller, both of Oregon, Emmett Peterson, Mt.

Morris.

Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club Isaac Akins, and Isaiah Akins, both of Polo; Trent Heller, Dixon.

Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Grace Luxton, Kyra Rimstidt, and Abby Yagow, all of Rochelle.

Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club Ethan Bocker, Isaac Charbonneau, Aidan Yordy, and Taylor Yordy, all of Leaf River; Ben Harland, Kaitlyn Harland, and Madison Harland, all of Byron.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club Matthew Homman, Laci Meyer, Kaeden Motsko, Holly Plock, Alex Williams and Lacie Williams, all of Leaf River; Grant Johnson and Natalie Johnson, both of Forreston; Abby Ruter, Izzy Ruter, Micah Wehler and Abigail Wehler, all of Mt. Morris, and Dylon Timmer, Baileyville.

Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center Jackson Craig and Anna Hagemann, both of Monroe Center, Maggie Eden, Byron.

Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Kyler Dale, Lindenwood; Alex Groves, Magaly Marin, a nd Ariel Zuercher, Rochelle; and Dani Ward, Creston.

Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley Grace Costello and Blakelynn Swanson, both of Stillman Valley; Hannah Seaworth, Lindenwood.

Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston Casey DeVries, Forreston.

Service achievement awards are given to 4-Hers, ages 12-14, who have met the criteria for project recognition, served on a club committee or as a club officer, took part in a community service or learning activity related to their project, and assisted club leaders with a special activity, tour, or program.

Service Achievement Winners Bits ‘n Reins 4-H Club, Rochelle Logan Arvigo, Mt. Morris; Amanda Headon, Rochelle

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Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Mt. Morris/Oregon Jaden Scott, Oregon.

By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Will Carlson and Collin Conderman, both of Byron; Matthew Hickey, Davis Junction.

Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Adam Glendenning, Bode Martin, Grace Mongan, and Abbie Ring, Oregon; Rebecca Hough, Mt. Morrris.

Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club Abby Akins and Summer Linboom, both of Polo; Julia Heller, Dixon.

Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle, Hannah Luxton and Heather Swope, both of Rochelle.

Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club Danielle Hagemann, Megan Hagemann, and Garret Moser, all of Mt. Morris.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club Olivia Dillavou, Alek Stranberg, and Olivia Stranberg, all of Mt. Morris; Hannah Noble and Jacob Noble, both of Forreston; Annie Timmer, Baileyville; and Ashley Williams, Leaf River.

Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center Tommy Allen, and Abraham Eden, both of Byron; Aubrey Craig, and Autumn Hagemann, Monroe Center, Dalissa Moser, Clinton, Wisconsin, and Justin Simpson, Davis Junction.

Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Katelyn Ackland and Austin Zuercher, both of Rochelle; Brayden Dale, Lindenwood; Gracie Mingus and Kayla Mingus, both of Byron.

Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley Garrett Hackbarth and Jacob Hackbarth, both of Lindenwood; Zeke Horn, Rochelle.

Leadership achievement awards are given to 4-Hers between the ages of 15 and 18 who have met the requirements for service achievement.

They also must participate in one or more 4-H learning experiences at the county, region, or state level, provide leadership for a project, an activity, or a 4-H group, and assist in conducting programs at the county level or beyond. Awards build on one another.

Leadership Achievement Winners Bits ‘n Reins 4-H Club, Rochelle Teddy Beauchem, Chana; Samantha Malk, Stillman Valley.

By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Natalie Carlson and Ryan Reeverts, both of Byron; Kyle Hemmersbach, Leaf River.

Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Jacob Ebens, Chelsea Eden, Michaela Eden, Katrina Lowry, Casey Martin, Abigail Mongan, Johnathan Prose, and Anna Ring, all of Oregon.

Circle M 4-H Club, Mt. Morris David Ide, Dixon; Karli Miller, Oregon.

Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club Connor Ross, Franklin Grove; Tony Singley, and Stephanie Sofolo, both of Polo.

Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Nathan Keys, Rochelle.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club Linnea Davids, Emily Homman, Autumn Kielsmeier, and Lane Meyer, all of Leaf River; Ryan Dillavou, Becca Steingraber, Ginny Steingraber, Kelly Stranberg, and Heather Stranberg, all of Mt. Morris; Aaron Elliott and Sarah Elliott, both of Egan; Maddie Kirchner, Forreston, and Elizabeth McKinstrySherburne, Byron.

Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center Matthew Drendel, Michael Drendel, both of Lindenwood.

Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle.

Callie Ackland, Carley Ackland, Megan Ackland, all of Rochelle; Josh Mallette, Franklin Grove; Jordan Mingus, Byron.

Ogle Jolly 4-H Clubs, Stillman Valley Zane Ankney, Kallista McIntyre, and Kiirstin McIntyre, all of Stillman Valley.

Cloverbuds are 4-Hers between the ages of 5 and 7. The following Cloverbud members will also be recognized by their clubs: Bits ‘n Reins 4-H Club, Rochelle Cassidy Vincent, Rochelle.

Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon/Mt. Morris Justin Collins, Aiden Currier, and Dylan McDowell, all of Oregon; Zakkary West, Mt. Morris.

By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Anne Kennedy and Elizabeth Kennedy, both of Davis Junction;James Mastny and Penny Mastny, both of Oregon; Conner Reeverts and Lillian Shepeck, Byron.

Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Boone Alderks, Chana; Miranda Ciesiel, Isaac Ebert, Anna Marquardt, and Allissa Martin, all of Oregon; Mason Zabran, Mt. Morris.

Circle M 4-H Club, Mt. Morris Katlyn Miller, Oregon.

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Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club Emilee Bocker, Lily Sasscer, and Hannah Sheely, all of Leaf River; Jakob Moser, Mt. Morris.

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According to preliminary autopsy results, an Oregon woman found unconscious in a bathtub at her restaurant last month died of a stroke, Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said last week.

June Arians, 71, a retired school teacher, was found late in the afternoon of Nov. 28 in a bathtub at The Road House, a restaurant and bar she ran with her husband,

former Oregon Mayor Michael Arians.

She was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital, Dixon, where she was transported

by Oregon ambulance.

The autopsy was performed Dec. 3.

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan turned the investigation over to the Illinois State Police because Michael Arians served as the city’s mayor from 1999 to 2003.

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FFA Wins The Forreston FFA Ag Business team took first place in the Section 1 Agricultural Business Career Development Event (CDE) held on Dec. 2 at Highland Community College. Students took a test on agribusiness knowledge including interest, balance sheets, depreciation, and general business principles. Naeva Groenewold was High Individual Overall in the CDE. Other Forreston team members included Ross Behrends, Jamie Cullor, Rhett Merrell, and Kate Person. Pictured left to right are: Merrell, Behrends, Groenewold, Person, and Cullor.

Take some time during Christmas week to enjoy a holiday movie at Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River.

“The Santa Clause” will be shown on Monday, Dec.

21 at 2 p.m.

Popcorn and drinks will be provided, as well as some other Christmas treats.

For more information, call the library at 815-738-2742

Polo. Thank you again for your continued support.

Join us in praying for our mission team and the residents they will be helping.

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events and organizations for many years.

As a representative of the business community of Oregon, we would like to convey our most sincere gratitude.

Exelon’s Byron Station also received the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award for 2015.

Among many reasons, the largest is because of their example of corporate citizenship. The definition of a corporate citizen is “the extent to which businesses are socially responsible for meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them . . .” (1).

We believe Exelon not only meets these expectations but exceeds them. They are also a leading distributor of clean energy.

Thank you, Byron Station, and Congratulations!

Dr. Carri Anderson, D.C. President, Oregon Chamber of Commerce

Public Voice Sincerely, Community John Spaine Oregon needs to support Polo Chamber Conover Dear Editor, As one who has performed work at the former Houston’s Hen House Store, I could speculate upon the structural integrity of Conover Square.

Yet what makes me qualified to do so?

Since you cannot replace history, it would be in my opinion sad to see Conover Square go.

I feel that the community should come together and offer assistance in renovating this historical property.

I am proud to support the merchants of Conover Square when possible.

These merchants should be saluted for making a go at owning a business.

Most everyone looks for the “low, low prices”.

Yet money spent locally in a community benefits the community.

Need I say more?

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Dear Editor, The Polo Chamber of Commerce is so grateful for all the wonderful volunteers who assisted with the 2015 Santa’s Breakfast this year at the Polo Area Senior Services Center.

There were over 100 children along with their parents and family who attended, ate pancakes, colored and wrote out their Christmas list for Santa to take back to the North Pole, sat with Santa and Mrs. Clause and then purchased gifts for their families that the senior center provided and wrapped for the children.

A special thank you is extended to Polo Firemen David Shuman, DJ Sanders, Justin Brown, and Colton Smith for flipping pancakes, the Polo Area Senior Services

Center and members for all their efforts assisting the Chamber with this event.

We would like to express our gratitude to the following businesses, individuals and organizations that either supported this event by donating, advertising or volunteering; Julie Peterson, Jeanette Linker of Country Financial, Centennial School, Charley’s Pharmacy, First State Bank ShannonPolo-Lake Carroll, Polo Fire Department (Santa’s arrivals), Vinde Wells and the Tri-County Press, WLLT Radio, Kathy and Howard Wragg, and the City of Polo employees.

Thank you to Polo Cub Scouts Pact # 337 for singing Christmas Carols at the tree lighting when Santa arrived for the evening.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a healthy 2016.

Respectfully, Polo Chamber of Commerce

Pam White, President

Thank you for cookie purchases this year

Dear Editor, The Polo Council of Churches would like to thank everyone who donated or purchased cookies over the weekend.

In all total, we packed 120 dozen cookies and sold every plate. Combined with last years’ sale and donations, this fund will be able to give over $1,000 to the Honduras Project.

These funds will be used to help build block homes in Honduras. The goal for the team in 2016 is to help the residents build seven new homes.

Bill Hare will once again be leading the group on the mission trip.

If you missed the sale, donations can be made at the First State Bank of Shannon-

OCC president congratulates Exelon

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, I would like to Congratulate Exelon’s Byron Generating Station on their operating license renewal.

On November 19, 2015, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted the Byron Generating Station license to operate until 2044 for Unit 1 and 2046 for Unit 2.

The Byron Station is not only a creator and supporter of over 5,000 jobs in the region, but also has eagerly contributed to community

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

Earth Angels Brighten a child’s Christmas. Stop by the circulation desk and select a “Lil Angel” tag. It shows the child’s age and gender. Buy a gift, wrap it, attach the “Lil Angel” tag and return it by Dec. 18.

Gift Idea Give the gift of reading this year. Non-resident library cards are available for $90.

Polo Library Foundation is sponsoring a family card for households with children under 18 for $25. Call or email for more information.

Book Page The December edition of Book Page is now available.

Stop in and pick up a free copy, courtesy of the Polo Public Library.

Picture Book Month Themes and books that were highlighted this week: Easy Fiction: Bears - A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker Books That Will Make You Laugh - If You Give A Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff Bunnies - It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler Cats - Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin

School - The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing Biographies: Discover Thomas Jefferson: Architect, Statesman, President by Patricia A. Pingry Easy non-fiction: Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

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Test Proctoring The library staff can proctor tests for any one in need of the service.

Appointments are required.

Call to schedule a date and time.

Adult Programs: Civilian Conservation Corps at White Pines Park Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 to 7 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. Groups have read books on some serious topics in 2015 and have learned a lot about the world and themselves in the process.

January selections are on the lighter side. Pick up a book and join in. If these times aren’t convenient, notify the staff and they can help arrange an other time.

Friday, Jan. 22, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Polo Senior Center Book Selection: One Shot at Forever by Chris Ballard.

Monday, Jan. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam Children’s Programs: Story Time Class Thursday, Dec. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Miss Randi will read

stories with the Christmas theme.

Every other week children learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and letter and number recognition, plus vocabulary building. Story Time Class will not meet Thursday, Dec. 31.

LEGO Club Saturday, Jan. 9, 1 to 2 p.m.

Build things large and small plus friendships, too.

Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours.

New to the Collection To place a hold on any of these items, go to the website or call 815-946-2713.

Adult Fiction The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom The following books are Also available in eBook format via the website’s Axis 360 link.

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith Death of a Policeman by M. C. Beaton.

Obsession Falls by Christina Dodd.

Large Print The Forgers by Bradford Morrow Love Everlasting by Tracie Peterson Young Adult The Grimm Legacy by

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by Roberta Edwards Easy The Nonsense Show by Eric Carle Hours The library will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and be closed on Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.

The library is located at 302 Mason St. A lift is available for all activities on the lower level.

Phone: 815-946-2713 — www.pololibrary.org Hours: Monday through Thursday,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Cantata at Polo UMC Dec. 13 Polo’s Faith United Methodist Church Choir will present the Christmas cantata, “Joy! Unspeakable Joy” Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the church, 702 E. Dixon St., Polo. The public is invited to attend.

Preludes begin at 1:45 p.m. with organ and piano music. The Bell Choir will ring at 2 p.m.

“Joy! Unspeakable Joy”

is the invitation to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s birth, and the exuberant telling of the Good News will leave no doubts that our Savior has come.

Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall.

The performance will be in the sanctuary.

The west entrance of the church has handicap accessibility.

Sale is Saturday Saint Bride’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas Sale on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saint Bride’s is at 1000 Ill. 64 West on the corner of West Ill. 64 and Mongan Drive.

The event will include a bake sale, rummage sale items, books, crafts, and gift items.

Stop in for coffee and cookies and browse the treasures.

Ornament available In 1989, the Oregon Chamber of Commerce began the annual tradition of producing a keepsake Christmas ornament that celebrates a special anniversary or place within our community.

The 2015 Chamber Christmas ornament celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Exelon Generation – Byron Station, and their ongoing efforts of contributing to a sustainable environment here in our community.

“The dark green glossy bulb fits perfectly with this years’ choice, and the fact that Exelon was awarded the Oregon Chamber Business of the Year at our annual

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dinner last month makes it extra special” said Debbie Dickson, Chamber Director.

Past anniversary ornaments have included the Oregon VFW Post, Sinnissippi Forest, White Pines Ranch, the Oregon Library and the Oregon City Clock. Black Hawk Statue, the Soldiers and Sailors monument, the Historic Ogle County Courthouse, Historic Chana School and Iron Mike, are a few of the points of interest chosen for past ornaments.

Ornaments are $10 and can be purchased at the Chamber Office located at 124 N. Fourth St., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Crafters were at Pinecrest Village Saturday morning selling their creations. Above, Christy Kuntzelman moves a wooden snowflake into position as she finishes setting up the Nickle Back Krafts, Adeline, display. At left, Brittany Kuntzelman spreads snow and glitter across a table. Below, Mt. Morris crafter Vera Adams sets up her display table. Photos by Chris Johnson

Polo Chamber Chatter Polo Town and Country Days is sponsoring a Polo Community High School Alumni basketball game on Friday, Dec. 11. A pork chop dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. with the boys and girls games beginning at 6 p.m. The halftime program will include Meet the Marcos Fall/Winter Sports teams.

All proceeds go towards the Polo Town & Country Days 50th Anniversary fireworks.

Christmas Baskets will be delivered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Faith Discovery Church on West Oregon Street.

The Faith United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at the church on East Dixon Street.

The Christmas House Decorating contest will be Saturday, Dec. 19. Turn lights on by 5 p.m. Winners will receive Polo Dollars.

First place wins $50; second place, $25; third place, $15; and three runner up winners will get $10 each.

Judging will be based on originality, theme of the season, lights and color, and tastefulness of the display.

The last Our Table Community Meals for 2015 will be served on Monday, Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

All are invited to the free, home-cooked meals with dinner music. A ministry of the Polo Council of Churches provides the meals to Polo citizens.

The Polo Area Community Theatre will be holding its second Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Dress is formal evening wear with a mask required.

The ball is open to the public, high school age and older.

Advance tickets are $10 each or $15 for two. Prices at the door are $15 each or $20 for two. Tickets are available at www.polotheatre. org or at the door at the Buffalo Township Hall.

The Polo Public Library will hold the following events: Saturday, Dec. 12: Lego Club for ages 6-12, 1 to 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17: Story Time, Visit with Santa from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 28: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“The Mockingbird Next Door” by Marja Mills.

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.

Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m.

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Monday, Dec. 28: Movie Time at Noon, to watch a Christmas movie. Title to be announced.

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SECTION B

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Wrestlers take on Byron Freeport, and Dakota The Polo-Forreston wrestling team squared off against the always tough Byron Tigers Dec. 4 in Byron.

The meet started which Polo’s Braxton Stamm taking on state champion Brady Wilsie in the 126 pound match. Wilsie won state last year at 106 pounds.

Stamm kept his distance early and managed to score a couple points by escaping from Wilsie’s holds.

Wilsie kept at it and was able to pin Stamm in 3:27.

Berto Dominquez was pinned in 37 seconds by McKay who is another tough Byron wrestler.

Jesse Ditzler got Polo on the board when he pinned Ingram in 1:33 in the 152 pound match.

Polo’s Dom Anders was pinned in 1:39 in the 160 pound match and Andy Rucker was pinned in 3:59 in the 182 pound match against Jake Elsbury.

Ethan Cain picked up a convincing win by pin in 40 seconds in his match against Womhacker.

In an extremely competitive matchup Juan Dominquez was narrowly defeated 2-1 by decision against Zeil during the 220 pound match.

Cody Moser was pined in 31 seconds.

Polo’s lightweight Noah Paul picked up a win by pin in 1:20.

The final match of the meet saw Ben Sketo defeated by pin in 21 seconds.

Byron won the wrestling

meet 63-18.

Polo took on Freeport Aquin Dec. 2 in a meet that saw only three matches.

Berto Dominquez was pinned in 1:44.

Paul pinned his opponent in an impressive 19 seconds.

Moser was defeated 12-2 by major decision.

Aquin won 64-12.

Polo also took on Dakota Dec. 2. Dakota picked up the win 30-15.

Paul earned a 13-8 decision.

Berto Dominguez was defeated by a 5-1 decision.

Ryan Dillavou was pinned in the third period in 5:18.

Matt Akins was defeated by a 7-1 decision in the 170 pound match.

Andy Rucker earned a win Polo’s Braxton Stamm had a tough draw Friday night against Byron’s state wrestling champion Brady Wilsie. Above, Stamm tries to circle around Wilsie to gain position. by pin in 2:25.

Below, Stamm tries to circle avoid being pinned by Wilsie. Photos by Chris Johnson

The Polo wrestling team took the opportunity for some last minute drills Friday night while waiting to compete against Byron. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo tournament begins with three games Saturday The annual Polo High School Girls Basketball Tournament is scheduled to tip off Saturday afternoon.

Teams in the tournament are Oregon, Polo, Prophetstown and Eastland in Pool A. Milledgeville, Warren, Byron, and West Carroll will be in Pool B. All Varsity contests will be played at the Polo High School and the fresh/soph game will be played at Centennial Elementary. The varsity schedule is identical to the fresh/soph schedule.

Oregon will play Prophetstown to open the tournament on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. They will be followed by host Polo taking on Eastland at 3:15.

The first day ends with Milledgeville and Byron at 4:30.

The tournament continues on Monday, Dec. 14.

Milledgeville will face Warren at 5 p.m. followed

by Byron and West Carroll at 6:15 p.m.

The day ends with Polo taking on the Lady Hawks of Oregon at 7:30 p.m.

Games on Dec. 15 start with Oregon and Eastland at 5 p.m. followed by Warren and West Carroll at 6:15 p.m.

Polo finishes the night against Prophetstown at 7:30 p.m.

The final day of the regular tournament is Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Games start at 5 p.m. with

West Carroll challenging Milledgeville followed by Eastland and Prophetstown at 6:15 p.m.

The day ends with Byron and Warren at 7:30 p.m.

The championship games are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17.

Fourth place teams in each pool play at 4 p.m., third place teams at 5:15 p.m., and second place teams at 6:30 p.m.

The two first place teams will play at 7:45 p.m. to decide the tournament championship.

Tie breakers for the pool play are head to head, fewest points allowed, and freethrow percentage.

Forreston will host annual 56th Holiday Tournament The 56th Annual Forreston Holiday Tournament will tip off Saturday afternoon.

This year’s tournament features Winnebago, Orangeville, Milledgeville, Pearl City, Byron, Dakota, Freeport Aquin, and Stillman Valley on one side of the bracket.

Oregon, Pecatonia, River Ridge, Le-Win, Sterling Newman, Forreston, Polo, and Christian Life will be on the other side of the bracket.

Oregon begins the tournament against Pecatonica on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Forreston

High School gym. The winner will play on Tuesday Dec. 15 against the winner of River Ridge and Le-Win. The other two teams play at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high gym at 6 p.m.

Polo will take on Christian Life on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in the junior high gym. The Forreston-Sterling Newman game is at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the high school gym. The winners will face each other on Tuesday Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.. in the high school gym.. The other two teams play at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high gym.

The consolation bracket continues on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

The championship bracket will be played on Thursday, Dec. 17 starting with the upper bracket at 6:30 p.m. and the lower bracket at 8 p.m. in the high school gym.

The tournament championship game is schedule for Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. The third place game is Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The bracket for the tournament will be updated throughout the tournament in the high school cafeteria.

Polo defeats Pecatonica Three players scored in double figures for the Marcos Dec. 5 in an NUIC home rout.

Polo defeated Pecatonica 54-31 Tristin Woodin led the

way for the Marcos (50, 1-0) with 15 points, as Richie Bartnick added 11 and Peyton Glawe had 10.

Trevin Woodin finished with nine points.

Wyatt Patterson had 6 points and Brody Grobe had 4 points.

Pecatonica had two players with 6 points as their teams leading scorers.

Lady Marcos victorious

The Lady Marcos picked up a win last week over South Beloit 49-36.

The two teams were close after the first quarter with Polo holding a slim 13-12 lead. The lead increased to 9 points at the half 25-16.

In the second half Polo continued to add to the lead and had a 13 point lead Polo’s Peyton Glawe steals a pass against AFC during the opening tournament of the after 3. season. Photo by Chris Johnson

Tournament Action

Leading the way for Polo was Paige Paterson with 14 points and Justine Gorzny with 13 points.

Riley Peterson added 7 points and Haley Cisketti had 6 points.

Tess Kurschner finished the night with 3 points, Lani Bergstrom had 2 and Polo’s Lani Bergstrom puts up a three point Brianna Pellini had 1 shot last week during the game against point.

Stockton. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Polo wrestling assistant coach Juan Carreno instructs the team during warmups Friday night in Byron before their match. Photo by Chris Johnson

Forreston Events Dec. 14-19 Monday, Dec. 14 HS Girl’s basketball (A) Pecatonica Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament HS Girl’s basketball (A) Eastland Sophomore Tournament Tuesday, Dec. 15 HS Girl’s basketball (A) Pecatonica Tournament HS wrestling (A at GenoaKingston) Genoa-Kingston/ Woodstock/North/Harvest— 5:30 p.m.

HS Girl’s basketball (A) Eastland Sophomore Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Soph.

(A) Aquin Sophomore Tournament

Wed. Dec. 16 HS Girl’s basketball (A) Pecatonica Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Soph (A) Aquin Sophomore Tournament Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting at German Valley Grade School—5:30 p.m.

Board of Education meeting at German Valley Grade School—6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17 HS Girl’s basketball (A) Pecatonica Tournament HS wrestling (A at Morrison) Newman and Morrison—5:30 p.m.

HS Boy’s basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament HS Boy’s basketball Soph

(A) Aquin Sophomore Tournament Friday, Dec. 18 1 hour early dismissal: Junior/Senior High, 1:40 p.m.; grade Forreston Grade School, 1:50 p.m.; German Valley Grade School, 2 p.m.

End of Second Quarter HS Boy’s basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament HS Boy’s basketball (A) Oregon Freshmen Tournament Saturday, Dec. 19 HS Wrestling Tournament (A at Erie) TBA HS Boy’s basketball (A) Oregon Freshmen Tournament

Polo School Events Activities for Dec. 14 – 19 Monday, Dec. 14 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston – TBA HS Girls Basketball Tourney in Polo - TBA Tuesday, Dec. 15 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston – TBA HS Girls Basketball Tourney in Polo - TBA HS Wrestling at Genoa/

Kingston – 5:30 Wednesday, Dec. 16 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston - TBA HS Girls Basketball Tourney in Polo - TBA Thursday, Dec. 17 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston – TBA HS Girls Basketball Tourney in Polo - TBA F/S Boys Basketball Tour-

ney at Galena – TBA HS Wrestling vs. Newman and Morrison at Morrison – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston - TBA Saturday, Dec. 19 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Forreston – TBA HS Wrestling at Erie Tourney - TBA

Sports Column Polo ranked No. 4 in poll

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

Okay, it’s back on the horse for the Oregon boys basketball team. The schooling the Hawks received from Dixon on Dec. 4 will certainly help them as the season progresses.

Though Dixon dominated from start to finish, Oregon hung in there. They were outmatched by a more athletic team.

What was learned from this game?

The team’s biggest challenge this year will be with mental toughness and fortitude.

Instead of stepping up to the challenge presented by Dixon, there was some apprehension on the part of Oregon.

It’s apparent that the Hawks are physically gifted.

If that mental component can find its way to the forefront, this is a team that will make a run in the post season.

Whether it’s football or basketball, initial AP polls are always questionable. The fact that Byron and Newman received votes in 2A and Oregon did not, bear that out.

Those rankings came out after Thanksgiving tournaments and Oregon handily defeated the Tigers and Newman finished fifth in the same event.

Another surprise, even to coach Matt Messer, was Polo ranked No. 4 in Cass 1A. Polo has had good teams in recent years and has been ignored in early polling. Is the lofty ranking based more on the success of the football team and the fact the “Polo” brand name is making its way into the general public statewide.

Perhaps, but also in a state as large as Illinois, it is im-

possible to have reliable rankings this early in the year.

Nonetheless, congratulations to the Marcos for some overdue recognition to a program going for its fourth straight 20-win season.

In a loss to Dakota on Saturday, in which Polo was out-scored 29-9 in the fourth quarter, the absence of Brad Cavanaugh had to hurt. The 4-year varsity player and best athlete in the NUIC is still making his way back from a football injury.

With all the talk about boys basketball, let’s not forget about the Forreston girls. Going into this week, the Lady Cardinals are off to a 6-1 record and have surpassed what coach Tim Bukoski expected this early in the season.

The beauty of this team was best expressed at its own tourney with five different leading scorers for each game. Opponents are finding out they can’t key on just one player.

Something else that stands out to Bukoski is all the hard work and commitment, both in the off-season and now. In my pre-season preview, I erroneously left a zero out and had each girl with 500 shots made in June. That number should have been 5,000.

They have been putting in extra time in the mornings since August and continue to get 400-500 additional shots a week.

In a little college news: Former career scoring leader for Oregon, Sam Lambrigtsen, has been making a splash in D-I ball for Loyola.

Last months, the 5-foot-5 guard hit three free throws to force overtime against Eastern Illinois, a game Loyola ended up winning.

Against Western Michigan, a 68-45 loss on Dec. 2, Lambrigtsen was the Lady Ramblers’ leading scorer.

While checking out A.J. Dollmeyer’s (Polo) status with Augustana, I noticed he

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is playing on a team ranked No. 1 in the country among D-3 schools. Leading Augie is Byron’s Hunter Hill, a preseason first-team All-American guard.

Tim Smith, a member of one of my favorite Oregon football teams, the 2011 squad that almost took Aurora Christian down in the playoffs, was named Defensive MVP of the Mid-States Football Association.

In his junior year at St. Francis College in Joliet, the 6-3, 245-pound defensive end recorded 21 tackles for losses and 10 sacks, ranking fourth in the country among NAIA players.

Northern Illinois University put out a list of its 50 greatest players of all time and among those honored were Jake Coffman of Forreston and Adam Dach of Byron.

And while we’re at it, don’t forget about Adam Cox of Stillman Valley, like Coffman, a walk-on to the world of big-time college football.

Cox will be headed to Pasadena with his Iowa teammates for the Rose Bowl.

Recruited by no one, Cox ended up starting at fullback for the Hawkeyes in one of this area’s feel-good stories.

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Woman killed in Ill. 2 accident south of Oregon December 5 A Dixon woman died as a result of a head-on collision Dec. 5 on Ill. 2 south of Oregon.

Loraine Landheer, 66, Dixon, was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital, Dixon, where she was taken

by Oregon ambulance.

Ogle County Sheriff ’s Police said Landheer was the front seat passenger in a car driven by Janice Garren, 59, Dixon.

Police said Garren

was southbound on Ill. 2 approximately three miles south of Oregon when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck a northbound vehicle driven by Susan Keller, 56, Oregon. The crash occurred at 1:50 p.m.

Garren was taken by Life Flight helicopter to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, for treatment of serious injuries.

Keller was taken to KSB Hospital by Mt. Morris ambulance.

Ill. 2 was closed for approximately two hours due to the crash, which remains under investigation.

Garren was ticketed for improper lane usage.

The Oregon Police Department, Illinois Conservation Police, and Dixon City ambulance also assisted with the accident.

One Ogle County business was noncompliant for tobacco sales During the month of November, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Ogle County Health Department, conducted their first round of tobacco compliance checks at 17 businesses that are license to sell tobacco products in Ogle County.

Of the 17 businesses, only the Corner Amoco BP gas station in Davis Junction was found to be noncompliant.

According to a press release issued by the Ogle County Sheriff’s

Department, an employee of the business sold cigarettes to a person under 18 years of age.

The Corner Amoco BP was issued a warning as this was their first violation. The following 16 establishments were found to be compliant: Casey’s General Store, Hillcrest; Casey’s General Store, Creston; Monroe Center Oasis BP, Monroe Center; Hilltop Gas and Save Marathon, Monroe Center; Marathon, Stillman Valley; Casey’s General Store,

Stillman Valley; Shell, Grand Detour; Citgo, Leaf River; Shell, Mt. Morris; Mobil, Mt. Morris; Dollar General, Mt. Morris; Casey’s General Store, Polo; Dollar General, Polo; and Shell, Polo.

The tobacco compliance checks were funded from a grant received from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s Tobacco Enforcement Program (TEP).

The grant will also pay for additional compliance checks in 2016.

The Polo Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover on US 52 between Galena Trail and Robin Road. Fireman were working to unload a box truck filled with furniture and household items to prepare the truck for towing. Photo by Chris Johnson

Lanark man not hurt in crash A Lanark man escaped injury Tuesday morning when the truck he was driving overturned northwest of Polo.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Police said Herbert E. Bollman, 74, was driving a Penske rental truck east on U.S. 52 near the intersection with Galena

Trail Road when the passenger side tires drove off onto the shoulder on the south side of the road.

When Bollman attempted to steer the truck back onto the roadway, he lost control, and the truck skidded across the road and rolled over onto the passenger side in the

north side ditch. The crash occurred at 9:38 a.m.

Bollman freed himself from the cab of the truck and was treated and released at the scene by Polo EMS. The Polo Police Department and Polo Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Sheriff Arrests Dec. 1 Jarene E. Brown, 44, Rockford, was arrested for failure to appear. Brown’s full cash bond was set at $1,118.66 pending a court appearance.

Sybrina Lambert, 26, (no town listed), was arrested on a warrant for theft. Her bond was set at $3,000 pending a court appearance.

DeWayne Whelen, 47, (no town listed), was arrested for failure to appear. Whelen’s purge bond was set at $1,085 pending a court appearance.

Cory Ward, 27, Rochelle, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing justice, driving while under the influence of drugs, and driving while license revoked after deputies investigated a disabled vehicle on I-39 near Ill. 72.

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

At approximately 10:34 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 10943 E. Orchid Lane, Lot #49, in reference to a disturbance.

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Dec. 2 Matthew T. Personett, 26, Freeport, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 3,000 block of N. Freeport Road.

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

McClish also received citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration, and improper lane usage.

Melissa Alaniz, 44, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Alaniz posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 18.

Juan Ramirez, 19, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and on a petition to revoke.

Ramirez’s full cash bond was set at $2,656 pending a court appearance.

Carrie Bell, 38, Rockford,

was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Bell’s full cash bond was set at $744 pending a court appearance.

Sean Haffey, 32, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disorderly conduct. Haffey’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a Dec. 14 court appearance.

Dec. 3 At approximately 1:44 p.m., deputies responded to a driving complaint northbound on Ill. 251 and stopped the suspected vehicle in the 5000 block of N. Ill. 251.

Pursuant to an investigation, Robin C. Novack, 47, Rochelle, was arrested for violation of the controlled substances act, five counts of the drug paraphernalia act and for violation of the cannabis control act.

A passenger, Paula A. McCarthy, 27, Rochelle, was arrested for violation of the drug paraphernalia act and violation of the cannabis control act.

At 4:09 p.m., deputies and the Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire and Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ill. 251 and Ill. 64.

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Craig was transported to Rochelle Community for apparent minor injuries.

Swanson was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Craig was ticketed for no valid driver’s license (expired).

Dec. 4 Adama Sidibe, 23, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for petition to revoke. Sidibe posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and will is scheduled to appear in court

on Dec. 18.

Dec. 5 Brittany M. Sakwa, 31, Winfield, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disregarding a stop sign. Sakwa posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 18.

Dec. 6 Gary Almasy, 36, Rockford, was arrested at 7:12 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 8,000 block of W. Ill. 64. Almasy was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured

motor vehicle.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Dec. 7 Anita Chattic, 32, Sterling, was placed arrested at 7:20 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 5000 block of N. Freeport Road. Chattic was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Jonathon Hoskins, 24, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic battery. Hoskins’ bond was set at $5,000 pending a court appearance.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

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Police say “buckle up”, no matter where you sit With new survey results showing rear seat belt usage still lagging behind front seat occupants, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) are reminding the public that anyone who rides in a motor vehicle needs to buckle up, no matter where they are sitting.

Despite the addition of back seat passengers in the state’s mandatory seat belt law three years ago, a new IDOT survey shows that only 84.9 percent of back seat passengers in Illinois are wearing seat belts, an increase of just seven percentage points since 2013.

A separate survey, taken earlier

this year, revealed usage by drivers and front seat passengers at an alltime high of 95.2 percent.

“Vehicle miles and fatalities are up on Illinois roads in recent months. We urge more back seat passengers to follow the law and buckle up,” said IDOT Director of Traffic Safety Jared Thornley

in a press release. “Too many preventable injuries and fatalities continue to happen to passengers in the back seat. Increasing seat belt use means fewer deaths and serious injuries. It’s that simple.”

In 2003, Illinois passed a primary seat belt law requiring drivers and front seat passengers to wear a seat

belt. In 2012, the law was expanded to require every passenger to wear seat belts, regardless of where they are seated in a vehicle.

Enactment of the primary seat belt law has increased seat belt use for front seat occupants by 19 Turn to B5

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

Nov. 30 Charles Crecy, 48, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to forgery, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed; pay a $600 probation fee; $100 to Crimestoppers; $100 to

the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund; and $130.64 in restitution.

Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference Jan. 22.

of aggravated battery were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Heather Harms, 37, Rochelle, aggravated battery, status Jan. 22.

David Knight, 35, Ogle County, burglary, preliminary hearing Dec. 9.

Dec. 4 Adrian Torres, 36, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 30 months probation. He must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed by the probation office.

One count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and one count

Trevon Neal, 19, Hazel Crest, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Dec. 23.

Earl Kittle, 51, Creston, aggravated DUI (two counts), plea Jan. 8.

Christopher Fenelon, 53, Leaf River, driving while license revoked, status Jan. 29.

Dec. 2 Timothy Baker, 43, Dixon, theft, status Jan. 27.

Steven Harms, 60, Rockford, theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Dec. 3 Gabriel

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Joseph Hathcoat, 24, Gilberts, forgery/theft, arraignment Dec. 18.

Ryan Rosenbalm, 25, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance (four counts), arraignment Dec. 11.

Roberto Hernandez, 34, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts), jury status call Jan. 25.

Gabriel Jiminez, 28, Rockford, possession of a stolen firearm/unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (two counts)/ possession of cannabis, plea Jan. 22 Melissa Salsbury, 43, Rockford, residential burglary, status Jan. 8.

Jessica Winn, 28, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing, Dec. 16.

Cody Ward, 27, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle/obstructing justice, preliminary hearing Dec. 16.

Joaquin Martinez, 53, Rockford, driving while license revoked, plea Jan. 11.

Pamela Ignacio, 52, Leaf River, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 6.

Thomas Sparks, 29, Byron, unlawful restraint/ domestic battery, (three counts), jury status call Dec. 28.

in the day. Goerks was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred in the 200 block of S. Fourth Street.

Dec. 2 At 3:30 p.m., police responded to disturbance call at 408 E. Washington Street resulting in the arrest of Randall E. O’Brien, 34, Oregon, for criminal trespass to a residence. O’Brien was transported to the Ogle County jail.

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

At 8:15 p.m., police took one male juvenile, 16, Oregon, into limited custody for the offense of being a runaway. The juvenile was released into his mother’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s office being completed.

General calls for service through dispatch Nov. 23 through Dec. 6

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

Nov. 23 Lisa R. Phillips, 44, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Phillips was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street.

Derrick A. Hecox, 19, Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 400 block of S. Fifth Street.

Nov. 24 At 4 a.m., police issued a trailer in the 200 block of S. Eighth Street a citation for violating the tractor/trailer ordinance.

Jodi J. Whitacre, 45, Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:27 p.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. Fourth Street.

Kimberly J. Mlejnek, 44,

Oregon, was issued citations at 10:15 p.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. Sixth Street.

Nov. 25 At 6:53 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1100 block of Jefferson Street in the Blackhawk Center parking lot involving a 2004 Chevrolet driven by Krista A. Cerasani, 16, Byron, and a parked 2013 Dodge belonging to Trent D. Emenecker, 46, Pecatonica.

No citations were issued.

At 7:20 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of S. Seventh Street resulting in the arrest of a 13-year-old female juvenile of Oregon for domestic battery.

The juvenile was taken into limited custody, transported to the Ogle County jail, and released into a guardian’s custody, with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Nov. 26 At 7:35 p.m., police investigated a car vs tree traffic crash on Gale Street just past the Fourth Street intersection involving a 2015 Mazda driven by Tanya M. Veverka, 45, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Veverka was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Sean T. Dickey, 40, Algonquin, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Dickey was also issued citations for disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Dickey was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets.

Nov. 27 Michael C. Davenport, 57, Mundelein, was issued a citation at 7:45 p.m. for speeding, 44 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 100 block of

N. Daysville Road.

Paul D. Rico, 38, Willow Springs, was arrested at 9:06 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court – child support.

Rico was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Nov. 28 At 4:05 p.m., police took one 16-year-old male juvenile of Chana into limited custody for the offenses of possession of cannabis less than 30 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody, with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney.

Nov. 29 Dylan Sheraden, 22, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 8:15 p.m. for speeding, 36 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. Daysville Road.

Dec. 1 Timothy D. Goerks, 52, Oregon, was arrested at 8 p.m. for disorderly conduct that had occurred earlier

Four parking tickets and 12 verbal/written warnings were issued from Nov. 23 through Dec. 6.

Checking a Subject/Vehicle ......... 9 Citizen Complaints ... 9 Juvenile Complaints . 3 Animal Complaints ... 1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem ............ 9 Disturbance / Domestic ................... 5 Assist EMS/ Other Department ..... 5 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window ....... 4 Vehicle/Building Lockout ................... 11 911 Hang-up/ Open Line ................. 3 Traffic Stops ........... 25

Robert E. Blanchard, 50, Oregon, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. for driving while under the influence of drugs. Blanchard was also charged with possession of drug equipment and issued a citation for driving without lights when required.

Blanchard was transported to the Ogle County jail.

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

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

Nov. 30 LH Development, Inc., warranty deed to Matthew Meline and Ashley Meline, 1518 Joanne Terrace, Byron,

Byron Township, $48,000.

Mark A. Overmyer and Mary E. Overmyer, warranty deed to Ryan M. Hopper, Daryl S. Hopper and Kenley R. Hopper, 4318 N. River Rd., Oregon, Rockvale Township, $188,500.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, warranty deed to Joseph A. Kapp, 8733 N. Sylvan Glen Lane, Byron, Byron Township, $214,000.

Dec. 1 Douglas L. Triplett and Helenanne S. Triplett,

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warranty deed to Ronald J. McCartney and Judy F. McCartney, 5047 E. Brook Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $205,000.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to Uriel Montano and Janet Montano, 1218 Ave. A, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $80,000.

Preston Development Corp., warranty deed to Lyle G. Headon and Cynthia K. Headon, 107 S. Main St., Creston, Dement Township, $75,000.

Barbara A. Ford, quit claim deed to Kelley J. Ford, property in Flagg Township, no address given.

Jason P. Knouse, quit claim deed to Dena C. Knouse and Larry G. Aldridge, 9971 N. Homestead Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township.

Edward S. Lanan, deceased by devisees, warranty deed to Lanan Family, LLC, 7120 N. River Rd., Byron, Byron

Township.

U.S. Bank Trust, trustee, ad LSF8 Master Participation Trust, warranty deed to Cory Kohler, 1252 S. Ridge Rd., Oregon, Pine Creek Township, $23,000.

Dec. 2 Rochelle Community Hospital Foundation, warranty deed to Ogle County, Ill., 510 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $190,000.

Cleo J. Straley, warranty deed to Lawrence J. Walton, 7074 N. Ill. 2, Leaf River, Byron Township, $92,000.

Kevin A. Most, Amber K. Most, and Amber K. Shultz, warranty deed to Amy Dalby 858 N. Fieldcrest Ave., Byron, Byron Township, $145,000.

Grane Rochelle, LLC, warranty deed to Errett Warehousing, LLC, NE corner of Timber Lane and South Caron Rd.,

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Rochelle, Dement Township, $150,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, quit claim deed to A.M. Kerns Construction, LLC, 511 N. Main St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $43,500.

Ellsworth L. Terviel, and Beryl Terviel, quit claim deed to Ellsworth L. Terveil and Beryl Terveil, 5618 N. Armour Rd., Stillman Valley, Scott Township.

Gerardo Contreras, quit claim deed to Julian Deloza and Maria M. Deloza, property in Flagg Township, no address listed.

Dec. 3 Rodney E. Olson, warranty deed to Richard G. Olson, 6011 N. Stevens St., Byron, Marion Township, $123,000.

Bartels Farming Corp., warranty deed to Kyle W. Sheaffer, Amy K Sheaffer, James N. Sheaffer, trustee, James N. Sheaffer, trust, Lou Ann Sheaffer, trustee, Lou

Ann Sheaffer, trust, Steven J. Sheaffer, and Jennifer E. Sheaffer, property on Sterling Road, no address given, Dixon, Woosung Township, $2,362,984.

Mindy C. Cardiz, warranty deed to David H. Nelson and Claudia L. Nelson, 8133 S. Clinton St., Dixon, Gran Detour Township, $42,000.

Dennis R. Hewitt and Paula D. Hewitt, warranty deed to Abdallah Mahubah, 1001 - 1005 Seventh St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $57,500.

Greg Fitzgerald, Inc., warranty deed to Larry Bruce and Pamela Bruce, 7741 E. McGregor Rd., Rockford, Byron Township, $390,000.

Sammy L. Triplett and Nancy A. Triplett, quit claim deed to Nancy A. Triplett, property in Rockvale Township, no address given.

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IDOT, state police say buckle up wherever you sit From B4 percentage points, from 76.2 percent in 2003 to 95.2 percent in 2015.

In addition, IDOT and ISP continue to raise awareness of the importance of buckling up through enforcement programs like “Click It or Ticket� and by continuously sharing seat belt safety messages via social media and public service announcements. “Drivers and front seat passengers understand the importance of buckling up, but it is equally important for those in the rear seat

to buckle up as well,� said Illinois State Police Col. Tad Williams. “The safety of everyone in a vehicle is dependent on all passengers wearing their seat belt.

During a traffic crash, unbuckled passengers can be thrown around and cause injury to other occupants. “As a reminder, all vehicle passengers are required to wear a seat belt. It’s the law and it can help save your life or the life of another.�

The September 2015 survey included samples from the City of Chicago, Cook County, upstate

Illinois counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Winnebago) and downstate Illinois counties (Champaign, Bureau, Effingham, Rock Island, Madison, and St. Clair.)

Additional statistics show downstate counties have the highest back seat belt use rate at 90.6 percent.

Upstate counties studied in the survey have the next highest usage rate at 85.7 percent, followed by Cook County and Chicago with 81.8 percent and 69.9 percent, respectively.

Safety Belt Use Among Occupants of Passenger Cars in Illinois in 2015 Region

Drivers

Front Seat Passengers

Rear Seat Rear Seat Total Rear Occupants Occupants Seat (Children) (Adults) Occupants Total ....................94.2% ................89.9% ..............93.3% .......... 71.9%..............84.9% Chicago...............86.3% ................81.1% ..............72.9% .......... 66.7%..............69.9% Cook ...................93.7% ................87.4% ..............94.4% .......... 63.0%..............81.8% Upstate ................94.2% ................88.4% ..............94.8% .......... 68.1%..............85.7% Downstate ...........96.7% ................95.8% ..............95.6% .......... 83.8%..............90.6% Follow @IDOTSafety for IDOT safe driving updates on Twitter.

For more information about Illinois traffic safety programs, visit www.idot.illinois.gov.

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates in November.

Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial.

John Krueger, Section 3, Pine Rock Township, hay barn.

Wayne Stauffer, Section 28, Pine Creek Township, machine building.

Scott Hilliard, Section 3, Marion Township, open faced shelter.

David Nissen, Section 34, Byron Township, lean-to on existing accessory building.

Swing ‘N Splash, Chester Durnas, Section 10, Rockvale Township, inground pool with cement patio and cement patio.

Rob and Telah Garwacki, Section 21, Scott Township, dog training facility.

Alore Designs, Inc., Brian and Eileen Kowles, Section 10, Grand Detour Township, remove single-family dwelling and construct single-family dwelling.

$320,000.

Stephen W. Liezert, Section 16, Flagg Township, remove accessory building and construct addition to existing accessory building.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Inc., Gene and Marcee Semple, Section 19, Byron Township, breezeway and attached garage.

Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Inc., Steve and Jenny Beltran, Section 24, Leaf River, storage building.

Rob and Kelli Gunderson, Section 22, Forreston Township, dwelling addition.

Richard Edlund, Section 19, Pine Rock Township,

attached garage.

Rob’s Remodeling and Construction, LLC, Lawrence and Sarah Toms, Section 7, Oregon-Nashua Township, addition to existing accessory building.

Tammy Lewandowski, Section 33, Rockvale Township, detached garage.

David Leifheit, Section 34, Pine Rock Township, detached garage.

James Morris, Section 30, Byron, roof over existing patio.

LLC Telecom Services, Section 33, Dement Township, add microwave antenna to existing

telecommunications tower, $5,000.

Troy O’Brien, Section 7, Oregon-Nashua Township, storage building.

Edna Smith, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, detached garage.

Gerald and Donna Martin, Section 25, Rockvale Township, storage building.

Wesley and Tamara Martin, Section 25, Rockvale Township, storage building.

Silverthorne Group, Section 17, Flagg Township, single-family dwelling, $259,900.

GH Home Builders, Inc.,

Josh and Carmen McCleary, Section 22, Marion Township, single-family dwelling, $295,000.

Allen Christianson, Section 18, Marion Township, storage building.

Watsana Thirarong, Section 8, Flagg Township, detached garage.

Rockford Structures Construction Co., E.D. Etnyre, Section 11, OregonNashua Township, addition to manufacturing plant, $255,121.

Duane E. Snodgrass, 78, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2015 (Nov. 22, 2015), $120.

Avis D. Stram, 61, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2015

(Nov. 29, 2015), $120.

Janice R. Bessert, Section 11, Woosung Township, amendment.

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.

Ryan T. Leaf, 16, Byron, expired registration, Dec. 3, 2015 (Oct. 13, 2015), $120.

Jacob L. Southerland, 16, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 2, 2015 (Nov. 3, 2015), $175.

Spencer R. Kelsey, 17, German Valley, driving on restricted time graduated driver’s license, Dec. 2, 2015 (Nov. 1, 2015), $140.

Victor R. Cruz, 32, Mt. Morris, driving 1-10 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 30, 2015 (Nov. 7, 2015), $120.

Joshua D. Mott, 23, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov.

30, 2015 (Nov. 5, 2015), $120.

Katherine R. Tremble, 65, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2015 (Nov. 15, 2015), $175.

Connor M. Corbitt, 21, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 3, 2015 (Nov. 13, 2015), $120.

Evan A. Groom, 19, Forreston, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit,

Dec. 4, 2015 (Nov. 12, 2015), $120.

Alyssa M. Mizner, 17, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2015 (Nov. 16, 2015), $120.

Mirouda R. Cornford, 19, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2015 (Nov. 29, 2015), $160.

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Obituaries Duane E. Linscott Duane E. Linscott, 65, Mt. Morris, died on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at home with family by his side.

Duane was born on Oct. 11, 1950 in Rochelle, the son of Ronald and Mildred K. (Henert) Linscott.

He married Margaret M. Reimer on Aug. 4, 1973 in Oregon.

Duane retired from the now Verizon Phone Company after 30 years.

Cassie Ross Cassie Ross, 96, German Valley, died on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 18, 1919 in German Valley, the daughter of Christian and Maidie (Ammerman) Wieman.

Cassie married Franklin Ross on Jan. 3, 1946, in German Valley.

She attended German Valley area schools and Pleasant Prairie Academy.

Cassie was employed by Burgess in Freeport 19421943 and by Micro Switch in 1944-1945.

She and “Tyke” farmed in German Valley all their married lives and she lived on the family farm until her death. Tyke died in November of 1968.

Cassie was a lifelong member of the Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church and was organist there for 55 years.

She was a member of the Sunshine Singers group that played for nursing homes monthly for many years.

Cassie was active in many senior citizen groups, playing cards and games with many

He, his brothers, and other family delivered the paper for Dixon Telegraph for over 26 years continuously.

He also was a Boy Scout of America with the Ashton Troop.

Duane was a true patriot in every sense of the word.

He was devoted to his the community of Ogle County serving as a police officer for more than 42 years with various towns.

He loved his family, his job and his true Commander and Chief, the Lord, he did it His way.

Survivors include wife, friends.

She bowled in a league in Freeport for many years and the past 25 years in Shannon, having bowled a 200 game in her late 80s.

Cassie attended all sporting events of her sons, events of her daughter, and then of her grandchildren.

She loved music and attended many concerts with her friends.

Cassie also enjoyed extensive traveling with her friends, having been in nearly every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Cassie is survived by four sons, Gary (LeAnn), Bill (Bonita), and Ken (Cathy) Ross, all of German Valley, and Mike (Elise) Ross, California; one daughter, Cathy (Justin) Krusey, German Valley; 13 grandchildren, Audra (Jeff) Dulinsky, Ben Ross, Natalie (Nate) Haas, Mike (Deb) Ross, Alison (Ryan) Glendenning, Jared (Ashley) Krusey, Raquel (Jon) Quenzer, Renita Krusey, Ingrid Ross, Anastasia (Jamie) Sierota, Zebulon, Octavia, and Lavinia Ross; 15 great-grandchildren, Braedn Ross, Alaina and Hunter Haas, Grace, Abigail, Christian and Emersyn

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Margaret; daughter, Angela (Trevor) Ryks, North Carolina; son, Duane Daniel Linscott, Byron; sister, Donna H. (Bill) Chick, PawPaw; brother, Alan Linscott, Dixon; five grandchildren, Alexander, Andrew, Vallory, Landon and Charity Ryks, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darrell G. Linscott.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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Dulinsky, Mark and Luke Ross, Parker and Adley Glendenning, Easton and Baylor Krusey, and Aliyah and Jaedah Quenzer; and brother, Gene Wieman, Texas.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents, three brothers, and one sister.

The service was held on Dec. 7 at Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church, German Valley, with the Rev. Jake Ritzema officiating.

Burial was at Christian Reformed Cemetery, German Valley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church.

To sign the guest book and give your condolences or light a candle, visit www. genandtfuneralhome.com.

Ogle County Newspapers 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon 815-732-6166, Ext. 5901•Only $13 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 15-TX-16: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY TREASURER , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

22-08-277-019 22-08-277-019 22-08-277-020 22-08-277-020 22-08-326-005 22-08-326-005 22-08-402-018 22-08-402-018 22-08-406-002 22-08-406-002 22-08-426-013 22-08-426-013 22-08-426-013 22-08-429-013 22-08-476-015 22-08-476-015 22-08-476-019 22-08-476-019 22-08-476-019 22-09-177-028 22-09-177-028 22-09-376-007 22-09-376-007 24-23-428-017 24-23-428-017 24-23-428-017

Owners/Parties Interested DAVIDSON, JAMES DAVIDSON, DIANA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC PIPER, MARK W PIPER, MARSHA L. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. SUCCESSOR TO CAPITAL ONE BANK RAK, JEFFREY A UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC RAK, JEFFREY A UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC PALOS BANK & TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE TRUST #1-8092 PAWELSKI, LISA LOWENSTROM, IRENE W TRUSTEE UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC HELCK, MARY ELLEN FKA PIFER, MARY ELLEN UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC NOLAN, DAVID W NOLAN, LAURA L HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M CANTRELL, DENNIS UHLMANN, NATASCHA UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC MIKOSZ, GERALD J GOODALE-MIKOSZ, DESIREE A. UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC DOMBKOWSKI, JOSEPH P DOMBKOWSKI, KAREN M MASTERSON, RANDALL PATRICK MASTERSON, RICHARD JAMES KRAMER, RAYMOND W KRAMER, JANET CITY OF ROCHELLE

Norma J. Nalley, 76, Mt. Morris, died on Saturday Dec. 5, 2015 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon.

Norma was born on June 1, 1939 in Fulton, the daughter of Richard and Nellie (Engelkens) Port.

She graduated from Erie High School in the Class of 1957.

Norma married Raymond Nalley on May 2, 1958 in Lanark. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 2010.

Norma was a member of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren.

She enjoyed working with

Jacob L. Ramp

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2013, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2012 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 18, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 9, 2016 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 18, 2016. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERKADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110

Jacob “Jake” L. Ramp, 95, Polo, went to be with his Savior on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Arden Courts Memory Care Center, Geneva.

He was born on March 21, 1920 in Brownstown, Indiana, the son of Frank and Ada (McMahon) Ramp.

He married Bertha Mae Rucker on Nov. 20, 1941 in Seymour, Indiana. They were married for 70 years till her passing in April of 2012.

Jake was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II. He went on to own Ramp Quality Egg Farm from 1949 to 1963.

Survivors include sons, Justin ( Mary) Ramp, Alvon

Mary Beth Etnyre Mary Beth Etnyre, 51, Oregon, died on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 following a long illness.

She dearly loved her surviving children, Garetty Koeppen and Seth Koeppen.

Also surviving are her father,

Evelyn L. Whildin Evelyn Louise (Tatters) Whildin, 86, Byron, formerly of Hawaii, Washington DC, Miami, Plano, and Elburn areas died on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Heritage Woods Assisted Living Center surrounded by the love and prayers of her caring family.

She was born on Nov. 28, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii (before it was an official state), the daughter of William and Evelyn (Stone) Tatters.

Evelyn’s father was a career man with the U.S. Navy and stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and continued to reside there for five years before Bill’s duty to his country required him and his family to move to Washington DC, and later Miami, Florida, before they divorced.

Evelyn, nicknamed Honey by her father, settled with her mother in Plano for her early grade school years.

She attended school in Plano and graduated from Plano High School in 1946 where she was a member of the Plano Wildcat marching band, playing the French horn.

Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, George Whildin, while both were enjoying a hobby they both shared, roller skating.

This romance bloomed rather quickly and these two sweethearts made lifelong vows to one another on April 3, 1948 in Plano.

They began their new life as husband and wife in Sugar Grove.

George was farming with his father when Evelyn gave birth to their first two sons George III in 1949 and Mike in 1950.

A few years later, they moved to Elburn where George and Evelyn were tenant farmers and running their own operation. While living in Elburn Evelyn gave birth to two daughters Wendy in 1953 and Debra in 1955.

Shortly after Debra’s birth the family moved back to Sugar Grove in order to tend to a larger farm and take on greater responsibilities.

It was there that the family was made complete when

County Record crafts and decorating their home for all the holidays on the inside and outside.

Norma is survived by two sons, Bradley (Marcy), Orlando, Florida, and Robert (Jeannine), White House, Tennessee; a grandson, Peyton Nalley, White House, Tennessee; a sister, Joanne (Russel) Muetz Hoffman, Roscoe; brothers, Duane (Connie) Port, Roger Port, and Dale (Rita) Port, all of Lanark, Russell (Kathy) Port, Polo; and several nieces and nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; (Jeryl) Ramp, Meredith (Linda) Ramp, Erich (Nancy) Ramp; two brothers, Keith and Joseph Ramp; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Jake was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers; and grandson, Jay Robert Ramp Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Gehlbach, retired, officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.

husband, Raymond; and infant sister, Jane Ann. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Virginia Haney officiating.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren and/or Serenity Hospice and Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Music Department of the Faith United Methodist Church, Polo.

Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Roger; brother, Don; sister, Rebecca; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

No visitation will be held.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Village of Progress

Foundation, Oregon.

Farrell-Holland –Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, assisted the family with arrangements.

Evelyn gave birth to their fifth child Andy in 1960.

In March of 1963, the family moved again, this time to Burlington where George worked as a farmer and switched into a new career as a truck driver, while Evelyn took a job doing clerical work for Mercury Acceptance Corp., Sycamore.

From this point, the family moved to a more permanent residence as they purchased their first family home in Maple Park.

Here, George continued his career as a truck driver, and Evelyn began reading water meters in Maple Park.

It was a job she thoroughly enjoyed for it gave her the opportunity to go house to house and socialize with her neighbors.

They lived in Maple Park for 27 years before George retired in 1997.

The couple then moved to their final home in Byron so George could fish the Rock River. Although it may not have been her destination of choice, it was important for Evelyn to support her husband (and his hobbies) in this venture.

Evelyn was a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Elburn and Maple Park where she served as a past president.

Evelyn and her family were members of Kaneville United Methodist Church, but also Burlington Methodist Church.

She most recently attended The Red Brick Congregation Christian Church of Stillman Valley.

One of the first things those who loved Evelyn would say was how incredibly she had honed her skills in the kitchen.

She was such a great cook that she could even make liver and onions “tasty” enough for those who would normally eat just about anything but.

One of everyone’s favorite dishes was her excellent German potato salad and for dessert, nobody could top her sour cream chocolate cake.

Evelyn loved cooking and feeding her family so much that she often made more

than enough for everybody, even those who unexpected guests.

She was very skilled with her knitting needles and made sweaters for all the adults of the family and especially enjoyed knitting sweaters and blankets for her various grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She would go on occasional “over the road” trips with George and loved to bring her knitting needles along for the trip.

Evelyn was an animal lover who had a place in her heart for small animals.

Over the years, she had a number of family dogs, though in recent times, she was a “converted” cat lover, enjoying the company of her feline friends following George’s passing in 2007.

She is survived by two sons, George Whildin III and Mike (Bonnie) Whildin; two daughters, Wendy (Don) Collins and Debra Holman; nine grandchildren, Don, Susan, Jaime Vermaat, Amy (Ken) Collins, Ron (Kerri) Collins, Becky (Tim) Landmeier, Jacob (Rebecca) Whildin, Thad (Sue) Whildin, Shane (Jenny) Whildin; 11 greatgrandchildren and a family of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, George Whildin; and her youngest son, Andrew.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12 to 1 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119.

Private family interment will take place at a later date at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made directly to The Red Brick Congregation Christian Church of Stillman Valley, 217 W. Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, IL 61084.

Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

Tributes may also be made on the Conley Funeral Home Facebook page or on the web at www.conleycare.com.

Arrangements were handled with care by Conley Funeral Home.

Ogle County Newspapers will publish obituaries of current and past Ogle County residents for $45. Death notices are printed at no charge. Please FAX obituaries to 815-732-4238 or email them to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call 815-732-6166 ext 5903.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 10, 2015, Page B7

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Oregon Fire Protection District is accepting sealed bids for Emergency Ambulance Services. A pre-Bid meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on December 18, 2015, and Bid Packets and Specifications may be obtained after that meeting, at the Oregon Administrative Office, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 by appointment (call 815-732-1001), Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For further information, contact Chief Al Greene or Administrative Assistant Cecilia Zimmerman at Oregon Fire Protection District Administrative Office, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, 815-7321001.

Sealed Bids will be accepted at Oregon Fire Protection District Administrative Office, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 until 4:00 P.M. on January 29, 2016. Bids will be publicly opened at Oregon Fire Protection District Administrative Office, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 at 10:00 A.M. on The Contract is February 2, 2016. scheduled to be awarded at the February 9, 2016 meeting of the Board of Trustees. The Oregon Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive any formalities or technicalities of the Bid or to reject any non-responsive bid in the interest of the Oregon Fire Protection District.

Dec. 10, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID B. MENSI, AMY J. MENSI and SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE 14 CH 140 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5330 N MARRILL RD. BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on October 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP TWENTYFOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 232.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 289.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 162.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 133.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 17.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 70.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 17.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 63.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 160.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 10-08-400-015 Commonly known as: 5330 N Marrill Rd., Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,996.83.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. 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 mortgaged 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium 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 required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Mohana Jack Abudayyeh; PNC Bank National Association; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 15 CH 63 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff will on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff?s Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 507 Cleveland Avenue, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.

PIN: 24-25-326-004 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

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

For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061. (815) 7326666 Ext. 210. ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Elisa J. Whitman, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, 61114 815-316-8540 Rockford, IL ewhitman@reilly-lawoffices.com.

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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

Sergio Alvarez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00061 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 8/7/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/22/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK TWENTY-NINE (29) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 16-03-170-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 206 S. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 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 14-14-07278.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE E. HELFRICH, Deceased.

NO. 2015 P 83 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE is given of the death of George E. Helfrich. Letters of Office were issued on November 19, 2015, to Rick Helfrich, 501 E. Washington Street, LeRoy, IL 61752, as independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Andrew Bollman, Keller & Bollman, Attorneys at Law, 119 West First Street, P.O. Box 1171, Dixon, IL 61021.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 16, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred unless otherwise permitted by law. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Notice is given to William Helfrich who is an heir or legatee in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose address is not stated in the Petition to admit the Will to probate that an order was entered by the Court on November 17, 2015, admitting the Will to probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under section 81 of the Probate Act of 1974 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Rick Helfrich, Independent Executor of the Estate of George E. Helfrich, Deceased

By KELLER & BOLLMAN, His Attorneys By /s/ Andrew Bollman Andrew Bollman Keller & Bollman, Attorneys at Law 119 West 1st Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1171 Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-288-0435 Fax: 815-288-0533 Registration#: 6285778 Dec. 10. 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DENA K. SNEEK, Deceased NO. 15-P-80 CLAIMS NOTICE AND NOTICE TO HERIS Notice is given of the death of DENA K. SNEEK of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office as Independent Executor were issued on November 6, 2015 to ROGER A. SNEEK SR., 17400 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, whose attorney is ROBERT E. EDEN, 106 W. Market, Box 522, Shannon, IL 61078.

Notice is given to unknown heirs at law of DENA K. SNEEK, whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition to probate the Will filed in this proceeding, that an Order was entered by the Court on November 6, 2015 admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/-21). You also have the right under Section 5/8-1 (755 ILCS 5/6-21) of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 5/21-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 S. Fifth Street, Oregon IL, 61061, or with the executor, or both on or before June 6, 2016, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the estate attorney within 10 days after being filed.

Clerk of Circuit Court Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015

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In the Matter of the Estate of LENA W. SCHROEDER, Deceased.

IN PROBATE, NO. 2015-P-86 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lena W. Schroeder, of Forreston, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 24, 2015, to Louise A. Meyer of 1002 W. Davison, Roanoke, IL 61561 and Judith K. Nettles of 1563 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, as Independent CoExecutors. The attorney for the estate is David D. Shockey of Shockey & Cox, LLC, 208 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 9, 2016, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/183), whichever date is later. 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 for the estate within ten days after it has been filed.

David D. Shockey, Attorney for the Estate of Lena W. Schroeder, Deceased Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS Kraig A. Starkweather; Christine A. Starkweather; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 115 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: KRAIG A. STARKWEATHER; CHRISTINE A. STARKWEATHER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot Sixteen as designated upon the plat of Childers Acres No. 3, being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, in Township 40 North, Range 1 East, of the 3rd Principal Meridian, in Ogle County, Illinois, according to the plat thereof recorded February 5, 1963 in Book 1 of Plats, Page 19 as Document No. 359865 in the Recorder`s Office in Said County; Situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 11073 Lincoln Lane, Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said mortgage was made by, Kraig A. Starkweather and Christine A. Starkweather, Husband and Wife; Mortgagor(s), to The First National Bank & Trust Company Of Rochelle; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 200900911043; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before JANUARY 11, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00578-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES P. MILLS, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 81 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of James P. Mills of 10690 West Edgewood Road, Polo, IL 61064. Letters of office were issued to Wendy Branaum, of 1750 S. Price Road, #113, Tempe, AZ 85281, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Wendy Branaum, Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015

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Exc CALL Cond. $425 FIRM. 1-800-873-7614 815-973-3223 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of TODD H. CHAMBERLIN, Deceased.

IN PROBATE NO. 15 P 85 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Todd H. Chamberlin on October 12, 2015. Letters of office were issued on November 18, 2015, to Anna M. Chamberlin, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd., 10 N. Galena Avenue, P.O. Box 839, Freeport, IL 61032.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk, or with the representatives, or both, on or before June 10, 2016, or within 3 months from date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kim Stahl Circuit Clerk Plager, Krug, Bauer & Rudolph, Ltd. Attorneys for Petitioner Lincoln-Douglas Center 10 N. Galena Avenue Freeport IL 61032 815-235-1212 E-mail: lkrug@plager-law.com Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID B. MENSI, AMY J. MENSI and SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE 14 CH 140 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5330 N MARRILL RD., BYRON, IL 61010 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on October 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-08-400-015 Commonly known as: 5330 N Marrill Rd., Byron, IL 61010 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $105,996.83.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. 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 twentyfour (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 lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged 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 the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium 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 required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Mohana Jack Abudayyeh; PNC Bank National Association; Tenants and Parties in Possession; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 15 CH 63 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, the Ogle County Sheriff will on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriff?s Department, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision in the City of Rochelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats on Page 25 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 507 Cleveland Avenue, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.

PIN: 24-25-326-004 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence and will NOT be open for inspection.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior first mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information: OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

(815) 732-6666 Ext. 210. ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Elisa J. Whitman, Reilly Law Offices, 6801 Spring Creek Rd., 2D, Rockford, IL 61114 815-316-8540 ewhitman@ reilly-lawoffices.com.

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. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: This communication is from a debt collector to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

Sergio Alvarez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00061 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 8/7/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/22/16 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 16-03-170-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 206 S. 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061 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 14-1407278.

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912

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg.

815-631-6350 or 815-631-5495.

MOTORCYCLES

935

VANS

911

2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011

14ft. Flat bottom boat, wide, w/trailer. Fish finder, foot trolling controls, motor, pedestal $800/obo. seats.

815-590-6390.

SNOWMOBILES

2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom, low miles, $4,500 815-499-9409

A.T.V.S

936

2012 Arctic Cat 700 iGT, advantage timber. Front winch, new battery & power steering.

Exc. Cond. $5,500 815-622-1868

AUCTION

940

955

NEW TODAY

910

2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

BOATS/MOTORS

2005 Arctic Cat F7 snowmobile, mint cond. Call 815625-8855.

2011 Ski Doo MXZ TNT well maintained sled, always stored indoors.

3400 mi. $5,300 815-499-1640

GREAT GARAGE SALES

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

FARMLAND & BUILDINGS AUCTION Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at 10:00A.M Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

SAT. DEC. 12 10:30 A.M.!

(Bad weather date: Dec. 19) Charles M. Eller Trust 3542 Grandview Rd., Milledgeville, IL

Location: Go north of Milledgeville, IL on Freeport Rd. to Eagle Point Rd; turn west and go 4 miles to Grandview Rd; go south 1 ½ miles to auction. Watch for signs.

FARM – SHOP – SPORTING – LAWN & GARDEN: IHC 706 D. Tractor w/ nf, flat fenders, new 38” tires, 540-1000 PTO, wts, dual hyd, older repaint, possibly German diesel engine, only 7270 hrs; J.D. 750 Utility Tractor w/ diesel engine, 3 pt, PTO, #67 J.D. Loader, 5’ bucket, turf tires, 2667 hrs; 2006 Kubota model #RTV900, 4x4 diesel w/ dump box, enclosed cab, brush guard, P.S., rear hitch, sharp!; 1996 Dodge custom Van w/ new tires, rear hitch, 318 V-8, custom seats, 266,000 miles; 8’x6’ Snowmobile Trailer, tilt; 3 pt. Post Auger; Flat Rack & Gear; 5’- 3 pt.

Finish Mower; Grasshopper 725 Mower, front deck; Ford CM274 Ind. Mower w/ 5’ deck, 4 wd, diesel, as is!; 500 diesel fuel Skid Tank w/ elec.

Pump; Field Sprayer; Older Chisel Plow; Karscher Pressure Washer; 2 sm. 2-wheel Trailers; 6 assort. Fiberglass Ladders incl. 24’ ext. Ladder; Ind. Steel Band Saw WB600; 12” Planer; Sm. Air Compressor; Sears Table Saw; 5’ Jointer-Sander; Wood Lathe; Hyd. Port-a-Power; Assort.

New Oil & hyd. Filters; Airco AC-DC 250 Welder; R.A. 2 stack Tool Box w/ assort. Hand Tools; Nut & Bolt Bins; Delta Drill Press; 24T. HD Bearing Press; Assort. Rough sawed lengths of Oak, Cherry, Walnut Lumber; Assort. Power Tools; Power Cement Trowel; Craftsman 11 hp wheeled Weed Eater; Sm. Roto Tiller; Bass Tracker Boat w/ 35 hp Johnson & Trailer; Lund 18’ Mr. Pike Boat w/ 80 hp & Trailer; Paddle Boat; Mercury 45 hp motor; Evenrude 6 hp motor; Gun Shell Reloader; 2 Pellet Guns; SS Meat Rack; Homemade Smoker; 3 SS 12’ Tables w/ wheels; Butcher Boy Ind. Meat Saw; 2 Pellet Guns; 60’ Mobile Home, salvage; 2 Handicap Mobility Scooters; 4000# Cherry Picker; Old Lowell Platform Scale; A.C. Refrigerator; Pine Cupboard; Chicken Feeders, Nests, etc; Plus numerous small items, several racks full!

Note: This is an interesting auction, with some good farm equipment and tools as well as some unusual items not seen often. State Bank of Freeport, Trustee

515 Acres +/Sections 26, 32, 33, 34 & 35 of Mt. Morris Twp & Section 10 of Pine Creek Twp in Ogle County, IL Selling as 8 tracts - OPEN TENANCY 2016

Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Lunch Stand and portable toilet on grounds.

Check website for pictures and more information:

www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer WI LIC#2844-52, IL LIC #440000901 German Valley, IL 61039

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com

815-238-3044

Owner, Larry E.Schier Estate For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer 900 South Division Ave, Polo, IL 61064 Ph) 815-946-4120

Co-Executors, Eric Schier & Cindy Rowland Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl, Williams MCarthy LLP Ph) 815-732-2101

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

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HELP WANTED EDUCATION

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION available immediately in agricultural office in Lee County. Salary range $12-$15 per hour plus benefits. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at 319 South Mason Ave in Amboy.

Application packages and supporting documentation as requested must be completed online through www.USAJOBS.gov

by COB December 21, 2015.

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses not authorized.

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st and 2 nd shift.

• • • • • •

F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EOE

503

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon RN or LPNPart Time Cook- Part Time (must have food sanitation license) Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY Automotive Looking for experienced Plasma table Operator Welding and fabrication experience a plus.

Please send resume to: bellini@grics.net

NOW HIRING Full-Time Shift Full-Time 2nd 2nd Shift Positions Positions • Assemblers • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners • Robot Weld Operators

Apply online at etnyre.com

Hospice of the Rock River Valley Seeks the following positions: Part-Time Bereavement Counselor

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

Carolyn J. Spencer, Executive Director Hospice of the Rock River Valley 2600 N. Locust St., Suite B Sterling, IL 61081 or e-mail to carolyn@hospicerockriver.org

CDL-A Drivers: Get up to $0.48 CPM w/bonuses PLUS up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus. Call 877-277-7298 or DriveForSuperSer vice.com Looking for Part time housekeepers No Phone Calls!

Apply at Super 8, 1800 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Position for Part-Time Registration Officer.

Ogle County Animal Control is taking applications for a parttime Registration Officer . Must possess good communication, computer And basic accounting skills. Duties include data entry, answering phone, Filing and accepting over the counter payments. Please pick up an application at the Animal Control Office, 105 S. 5th St., Suite 112, Oregon, IL 61061.

Applications need to be submitted by Dec. 21, 2015 to guarantee consideration.

EMPLOYMENT

505

Selmi's Greenhouse and Farm is now Hiring for one position Starting in February. Looking for @ 1,000 hours of work/year. Includes Garden Center, Summer and Fall Sales.

Must have excellent communication skills. Basic gardening knowledge, Creativity and artistic ability a plus.

Email your job qualifications and inquiries to: mattselmi@ gmail.com Waitresses wanted at Brothers Inn Restaurant in Lanark. Apply in person. 815-493-2555

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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))

FAX Your Ad To Ogle County Newspapers!

815 626 5365

Sales Professional Sauk Valley Media is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts in an established territory.

As Sauk Valley’s premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

Intake Coordinator

Resumes may be sent to the attention of:

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Love a good challenge? Thrive on change?

Responsibilities include managing the bereavement program and providing grief counseling, as well as planning and facilitating events and grief workshops for adults and youth.

Position is a 20 hour work week.

Minimum requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; Counseling experience as well as demonstrated success in facilitating workshops or groups; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Preferred experience in health care and strong computer skills. This position reports to the Director of Social Services.

Responsible for intake process from referral to admission, including accurate data entry into electronic medical records program, ordering and monitoring DME, medical supply ordering and tracking, coordination with nursing team and DON. Minimum requirements: LPN or MA; Minimum 1 year working in a clinical administrative environment; Strong computer skills.

This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-p paced environment. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to: Contact Jennifer Heintzelman Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 jheintzelman@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 10, 2015, Page B10

1701 E 4th St., Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-625-9600

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