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Part-time officer charged with unlawful restraint Sauk Valley Media A part-time Polo police officer who also is a LaSalle County school superintendent was charged last week with unlawful restraint, a felony, and two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery after an incident Nov. 27.

Formal charges were filed against Wade Winekauf, 56, on Dec. 17, after Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow completed his review of the police reports.

Winekauf appeared in Ogle County Court last Thursday with his attorney Paul Whitcombe, Dixon, at a hearing about an order of protection granted to the victim in the case.

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Best Lights in Town The Polo Chamber of Commerce chose the winners of its annual Christmas lighting contest on Dec. 19.

Above is the scene at the home of second place winners Chris and Paula Rademacher.

At right, Santa Claus welcomes visitors to the home of Terry and Pam Jenkins, the first place winners. Santa is joined in the Jenkins’ front yard by a row of lighted snowmen. A complete list of winners appears on A12. Photos by Vinde Wells

A Byron man and his business partner are working to put two important American documents into the hands of as many citizens as possible.

Ken Foss, Byron, and Jeff Johnson, Genoa, will launch the Million Constitution Challenge on Jan. 1 in an effort to get copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence to schools and military veterans, as well as other Americans.

For each print that they sell from their website

Wade Winekauf

Winekauf also is superintendent of the Earlville School District in northern LaSalle County, and a former Polo High School teacher and football coach.

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City to finally receive overdue state funds

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Million Constitution Challenge started by business partners

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deputies arrested Winekauf at his home in rural Grand Detour around 4:45 p.m.

Nov. 27.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted $2,000 of his $20,000 bond the next day.

Unlawful restraint is punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison.

Winekauf is one of 11 part-time police officers on the Polo Police Department, and works only occasionally, Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen has said.

Because the terms of his release prevent him from possessing firearms, Winekauf cannot serve on the force at this time, Christen said, adding that the sheriff’s department confiscated his guns.

WeThePeoplePrints.com, the men plan to donate a print to a veteran, a veteran’s family “or anyone who risked their life defending these documents,” Johnson said.

The price for one set of both documents is $99, either full size or three-quarters size of the originals.

Anyone who buys a set during the Million Constitution Challenge gets a second set free.

Foss explained that their hope is that purchasers will give the second set to a veteran, a veterans’ organization, a police station, or a school.

“We want to see to it that

Ken Foss, who operators the McKendrie Street Cafe in Mt. Morris, shows the two sizes available of sets of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

Photo by Vinde Wells

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men and women who have served our country have the opportunity to own this document,” he said.

Foss and Johnson began their association with the documents by chance.

Back in 2011, the two began tearing into old, wooden crates left behind by former tenants at a warehouse they owned in Kingston.

They knew that the crates held fragile printing materials, but they had no idea what kind of connection to U.S. history they were about to uncover.

They began pulling out metal press plates, giant lithographic prints, and glass photo negatives and positives that revealed images of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

Foss contacted an expert and learned that the prints and the plates that made them were the work of Czechborn lithographer Theodore Ohman.

Ohman learned the lithographic printing process from his grandfather as a boy, and became fascinated with capturing and preserving the original look of both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence after coming to the U.S., according to literature written by Walter Mahan, which accompanied the collection.

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The Polo City Council got $48,000 worth of good news Monday night.

Alderman Phil Peterson reported that the state has released some of the revenues it has owed the city for several months.

The state’s budget standoff has left municipalities, as

well as other entities, without the state funding granted to them by law.

In a compromise with the state legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill Dec. 7 that released billions of dollars for local governments.

As a result, Peterson said the city will finally receive $12,970 in state use (sales) tax for June through August; $8,983 in video gaming

revenues for June through October; and $26,326 in motor fuel tax funds for June through August.

In another matter, Alderman Randy Schoon said he would like more security for council meetings.

In the interest of safety, he said, he would like a uniformed and armed police officer at every city council meeting.

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Tie votes delay decision on gun range application

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two tie votes earlier this month prevented an Ogle County committee from making a recommendation to the county board about a special use permit for a handgun caliber range at the Byron Sportsman’s & Conservation Club.

The Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee ended up in a 4-4 tie Dec. 8 after motions, first to approve and then to deny, the controversial

special use permit.

Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel said Monday that the county’s Executive Committee directed the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee to reconsider the matter and present a recommendation for the county board to vote on at its Jan.19 meeting.

Sportsman’s club president O.K. Welty filed the special use request on behalf on the club earlier this year, and it was considered by the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals at a lengthy hearing

on Sept. 24.

Several neighbors voiced their opposition at the hearing to the gun range due to safety concerns.

More than 150 people, many of whom live nearby, signed a petition opposing the gun range, and it was also presented to the ZBA. The ZBA voted 3-2 to recommend that the county board approve the request.

The ZBA found that the request met the six required standards for special use permits, if it is properly designed, built, and operated.

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Tests on bullets and gun turn up no new evidence

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Tests done on two bullets found in the casket of a 1948 murder victim earlier this year and a handgun, revealed no new information about a decades-old unsolved double homicide.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle released the findings Tuesday of lab tests done on a .32 caliber handgun turned over to investigators and on the two .32 caliber bullets found in Stanley Skridla’s casket May 28 when his remains were exhumed from Calvary Cemetery, west of Rockford.

“An analysis of the bullets revealed only one bullet was suitable for comparison, and that bullet was not fired from the submitted .32 caliber handgun,” the press release read.

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This photo shows a closeup of the U.S. Declaration of Independence offered in the Million Constitution Challenge.

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Copies of documents are available From A1

been displayed at the National Archives, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Foss and Johnson’s find included about 10,000 prints of the Constitution and 100 prints of the Declaration of Independence, along with the original printing plates

and glass photo negatives and positives that produced them.

“Ohman’s goal was to have a copy of the Constitution in every school,” Foss said.

“We hope to accomplish that.”

The two have made several television appearances talking about their find.

They were also invited

to the Freedom Summit in Chicago in November.

“We met some very interesting people. It was an honor to be there,” Foss said.

He said he hopes the plates and glass negatives and positives can find a permanent, safe home.

“They’re very fragile,” he said. “They need to be put in a museum.”

However, they also added 14 conditions for approval, including Condition 14 that stipulated having a National Rifle Association certified range supervisor on duty whenever the facility is open.

The matter then went to the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee for its recommendation to the county board.

According to the minutes from the Nov. 10 Supervisor of Assessments and Planning

& Zoning Committee meeting, chairman Bill Welty, who is O.K. Welty’s uncle, recommended postponing the decision because of “issues of accuracy” in the transcripts of the Sept. 24 ZBA hearing.

The minutes said the corrections were not sent out to committee members in time for them to adequately review the information.

At the Dec. 8 meeting, Bill Welty told the committee that he had been advised by State’s Attorney Eric Morrow to not participate in the discussion

of the special use request or vote on it because of a potential conflict of interest due to his family relationship to O.K. Welty.

Committee member Ron Colson amended the motion to approve the special use permit and the 14 conditions.

His amendment struck Condition 14 and replaced it with a condition instead requiring an electronic assessment system limiting the shooting range to only authorized persons and monitoring of the range by

internal and external video surveillance cameras.

The amendment was approved 5-3 with committee members Colson, Rick Fritz, Dan Janes, John O’Brien, and Ashley Simms voting yes, and Lyle Hopkins, Bruce McKinney, and Lee Meyers voting no.

A vote to approve the special use permit with the amendment failed because of the tie, with Colson, Janes, O’Brien, and Simms voting yes.

A vote to deny it also failed because of a tie, with Fritz, Hopkins, McKinney, and Meyers voting yes.

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Normal hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 28.

The office will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 4.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Ohman employed a complicated and painstaking process to create what was considered to be the truest replica of the Constitution.

In 1953, he printed thousands of copies on his four-step printing press in Memphis, Tenn.

Some of his prints have

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Polo Police Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen released the following report Dec. 21 Dec. 18 At 10:13 a.m., Amanda L. Hepp, 25, Polo, was cited for improper backing resulting in an accident and for operating an uninsured vehicle. Hepp was released on an I-bond.

corroded.

According to the press release, the sheriff’s department submitted the bullets and handgun to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for testing after Skidla’s exhumation.

Winnebago County officials ordered the exhumation, requested by Skidla’s nephew, Stephan Skridla, 62, Rockford, in an effort to solve the murders of Stanley Skridla, then 28, and his date, Mary Jane Reed, then 17, on a lover’s lane just outside of Oregon.

In 2005 the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office reinvestigated the deaths and turned up possible culprits.

“We believe all the people involved in their murders are deceased,” VanVickle said in the press release.

Former Oregon Mayor Michael Arians pushed for the 2005 reinvestigation of Reed’s murder, and with her brother Warren Reed, Rock Falls, obtained a court order for her body to be exhumed from Daysville Cemetery southeast of Oregon.

He also assisted Stephan Skridla in having his uncle’s remains exhumed.

Arians said Tuesday that he was disappointed by the test results.

“We’ve done everything possible and travelled every avenue to find closure for the

families,” he said.

In a press conference the day after Skridla’s exhumation, Arians said he had uncovered new evidence in the case, including the two guns he believes were used to kill Reed and Skridla.

One of those guns was submitted for testing along with the bullets from Skridla’s casket.

Arians said the guns had been passed down to new owners over the generations from the killers.

He declined to reveal who the current gun owners are, but said he gave that information to investigators.

VanVickle said then that known forensics indicated the guns were not the weapons used in the killings.

The long-unsolved case began on June 24, 1948 when Reed, who lived in Oregon, failed to return home after a date.

She and Skridla, her companion on the night she disappeared, were subsequently found shot to death.

Skridla’s body was discovered the next morning on County Farm Road south of Oregon. He had been shot five times, according to police reports at the time.

Reed’s badly decomposed body was found four days later in a ditch along Devil’s Backbone Road west of Oregon. She had been shot once in the head.

District investigating From A1 home with pay.

The district is conducting “its own investigation of the facts and circumstances,” and “the superintendent will not be at school pending the completion of our in-depth investigation,” school board President Roger Torman said in a statement Dec. 3.

As of Dec. 19, he still

was working from his home, Torman said in an email.

According to published reports, Winekauf is set to retire from the district in June 2018.

He has been superintendent for four years, and was a high school and grade school principal at Earlville before that.

Winekauf is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27.

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The Tri-County Press was founded in 1857 as the Polo Transcript.

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

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

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Tri-County Press, Thursday, December 24, 2015, Page A3

Christmas visit turned

into a chance to see lights

By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society Twenty some years ago when my parents lived in a suburb of Chicago we would go in for Christmas.

My dad would load us all up and we would drive around to see the Christmas decorations.

There would be blocks of unique things done by families and whole neighborhoods of Christmas colors would make us go “ooh” and “ahh.”

Then the years went by and we out here in the boonies seemed to catch up in all that fever of decorating.

We even had some of the latest Christmas ideas in Polo.

I did not pay too much attention to what was the current fad in the country and even cut back in what we put up. No more climbing for us.

This year Bruce was picking us up to go into Naperville for a gathering at Steve and Cheri’s to greet Kyle’s fiancé over the holidays.

The wedding will be coming up here in the summer and we have all been excited.

As we left for the evening,

Robin said to me, “Do you have to be home early?”

Since we did not have a strict time schedule she informed me that before we left the city we would be looking at some unusual holiday decorations.

After we had eaten and had run out of Kyle stories to tell Rebecca, we headed for unusual decorations that had been posted on Facebook.

I think the world is on Facebook and I am not.

I have enough trouble keeping up with correspondence for the family and museum as it is without putting my life out there for the world.

Our first stop was near Steve and Cheri’s and it reminded me of days of yore with many decorations in the front yard.

The next stop was a ways away and we pulled over to the curb when we got there.

Then we needed to put the radio on to a certain spot on FM. As the music blared the decorations were synchronized to do all sorts of things to the music.

It was awesome to watch and very hi-tech.

Another neighborhood did the story of the birth of Christ with big story book pages that you could easily read. It

went on several blocks.

The figures that stood on the lawn had been made from wood. There were lots of shepherds and sheep.

If you moved into that neighborhood, you knew what would be on your lawn at Christmas time.

We got on Ill. 38 and headed to Elburn where out in the country a beautiful big home had quite a display that changed as it went through its cycle.

There were cars parked in a field with people out walking closer up to the house.

Also a line of traffic coming from the opposite direction that would have taken quite a while to reach its destination. We were glad we were in the other lane.

It was quite an evening seeing Christmas decorations using high technology.

I came home, looked at my snowman and tree on the porch, and told them they would never cut the mustard in the city. They are fine for Polo and myself.

When we started doing the fireworks to music, we opened up a whole new world in decorating.

It was fun to see what is out there and it all looks rather complicated to me but very beautiful.

Kyle Brown places a completed Christmas food basket with others Dec. 11 at Faith Discovery Church. Volunteers for the Polo Council of Churches helped pack and deliver the baskets for families and individuals in need. Photo by Vinde Wells

Peoria man’s case continued

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The case of a Peoria man who led Ogle County deputies on a high speed chase in early May was continued in Ogle County Court last week.

Daniel Swisher, 40, is scheduled to appear at another pre-trial hearing on March 14.

Judge Kathleen Kauffmann granted a continuance requested Dec. 14 by Swisher’s attorney Paul Whitcombe, Dixon.

Swisher is charged with four counts of aggravated

fleeing to elude, all Class 4 felonies; two counts of resisting a peace officer, both Class 4 felonies; and possession of cannabis, a misdemeanor. He was indicted by a grand jury on May 27.

He pleaded not guilty to all seven charges.

The charges stem from a high speed chase on May 6, Swisher’s 40th birthday, when he led Ogle County deputies from Castle Rock State Park through downtown Oregon, west on Ill. 64 to Kings and back to Oregon where he was finally stopped at the west end of the bridge over the

Rock River.

Police said Swisher’s speed reached as high as 104 mph at one point. He was driving a 2015 Porsche.

Earlier that day, Swisher had been involved in a chase with Jo Daviess County Sheriff ’s deputies.

According to testimony presented in earlier hearings, Swisher has been undergoing treatment for bi-polar disorder for several years.

Kauffmann continued Swisher’s bond conditions which include adhering to a treatment plan outlined by his psychiatrist and taking his prescribed medications.

City council wants more security at its meetings From A1 “We don’t make everyone happy, you know,” he said.

Other aldermen agreed, and Police Chief Dennis Christen said he will make sure he or another officer attends each meeting.

In related business, the

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The only thing missing from the Merlak decorations is snow. The green grass, warm temperatures, and clear roads are a welcome surprise in December.

Our God knows what we need and when we need it.

For this and the beautiful day, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church we were greeted by Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins.

Our special music was a beautiful duet by Jean Cunningham on the organ and Deb Ohlwine on the piano. They played a special arrangement of “Away in the Manger.”

Kent and Judy Nettz lit the fourth candle in our advent wreath.

It was an especially blessed morning for me as my two boys, Matt and Clint joined me for the worship service.

After church, I joined the Pine Creek group at the Pine Cricker Café for lunch.

We shared wonderful fellowship and a delicious meal. The conversation included upcoming Christmas plans, birthday parties, and attending grandchildren’s programs.

Joining in the meal and visit were Don and Vicki Hay, Dee Michelini, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Mike Hopkins, Kent and Judy Nettz, Sandra Ford, and Robert Toms.

While there, Ron and Sharon Baker were in for a family dinner, as well.

In the afternoon, our Christmas Eve program participants got together for a practice. The program will be presented on Thursday night, Christmas Eve at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Come and join us for a night of music, the story of Christmas, and fellowship.

council approved a job description for the Chief of Police by a unanimous vote.

Alderman Troy Boothe said the recommendations in a recent review of the police department will be addressed after the first of the year.

Polo resident Kurt

Cavanaugh, a retired Illinois State Police Lieutenant, did an independent review of the department last spring at no cost to the city.

Cavanaugh recommended more training for police officers, renovations to make the police station more

secure and to better secure evidence gathered during investigations, and hiring a fifth full-time officer or utilizing part-time officers to free up the chief for administrative duties.

In other business, the council accepted with

regret the resignation of city Water & Sewer Department employee Tim Merrell, effective Dec. 18.

Merrell has taken a new job with the Ogle County Highway Department.

“We hate to see him go,” said Alderman Dave

Ackeburg.

Mayor Doug Knapp agreed.

“We will miss him. He was an asset to the town,” he said.

Knapp said Merrell’s vacated position will not be filled for the time being.

On Friday, Matt made the journey home from North Carolina. We had hoped to spend more time together in the evening, but a three hour delay brought him home rather late.

Early Saturday morning, I took Matt and Clint to breakfast before getting started on our busy day.

On Friday evening, before Matt’s return, I went to visit with Ben and Jo Bittinger and their sons, Hayden and Garrett. Jo was celebrating another birthday.

I had the chance to catch up with their busy family.

Garrett especially loves to share his stories.

Clint is now home from school for the holiday break.

The year is half over and soon he will be making the leap to his next adventure.

I am happy to enjoy each moment of his jam packed school year.

On Friday, Clint and I waited anxiously for Matt to come over. The night seemed to last forever.

I jumped up at the sound of

his car door. When he walked in the door and dropped into my arms, I was overcome with joy. Matt seemed to be overcome with relief.

It reminds me of all the times I have looked for my mom, in a crowd, at a family gathering, or out shopping.

I could hardly control myself from shouting, “There she is.” A sense of comfort and relief always followed.

I have now enjoyed being on both ends of that parentchild relationship.

I also feel that same feeling with God. Searching, looking, and suddenly, finding Him. “There He is,” followed by a great sense of comfort and relief.

He is there. Remembering my childhood, I know the awful feeling of being lost.

It is easy to get lost in this world we have created for ourselves. As I hugged Matt on Friday night after his lengthy stay in the South, I can understand the great joy God feels when we come home to Him.

The month of December is a perfect time look for God. Search Him out. Find Him. And finally know the relief and comfort that comes from realizing you are His child.

I hope to see you this week at our Christmas Eve program.

I especially hope to see you this Sunday in our church or in one of the area churches.

I wish you joy, peace, and comfort as you gather with your family this week. Merry Christmas!

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Car repair program gets vehicles The Collision Repair Technology (CRT) program at Kishwaukee College received a donation of five vehicles in need of body work from the Sawicki Motor Company, Rochelle.

“Vehicles with body damage are used by students in class. They are a great learning tool. I am grateful to Sawicki for thinking of our program and donating the vehicles,” said Greg Brink, CRT instructor.

The five cars are a 1999 Mercury Sable, 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 1994 Suzuki Sidekick, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1999 Chevy Malibu.

“We have donated to the collision program before. The five cars are not eligible for retail and would be either sent to wholesale or the junkyard.

Marian and Ed Schnulle “We are always looking to support our local community and, by donating the cars to Kishwaukee, the students are supported in their education and in turn become better future employees for us,” said Mike Myers, General Ed and Marian Schnulle Milledgeville, Marcia Manager at Sawicki Motors. will celebrate their 65th (Joe) Flessner, Amboy, and One of the hallmarks wedding anniversary on Marilyn (Don) Nelson, Polo. of Career Technologies Thursday, Dec. 31.

They have nine Ed Schnulle and Marian grandchildren and eight Wessels were married Dec. great-grandchildren.

31, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Those wishing to send Church, Sterling. greetings may address cards Thirteen members of the They are the parents of them at to 2039 N. Valentine Byron High School Class Marlys (Bob) Carpenter, Road, Polo IL 61064. of 2016 have been named

Couple to mark 60th anniversary

Sawicki Motor Company in Rochelle donated five damaged vehicles to the Collision Repair Technology program at Kishwaukee College. Shown with one of the donated vehicles are CRT students, left to right: David Belmonte, Rochelle; Alex Romanelli, DeKalb; Gary Fischer, Belvidere; Jake Petersen, Genoa; Adam Morgan, Amboy, and Parkland Beard, Chicago.

programs at Kishwaukee College is the opportunity for real world, hands-on practice of what the students learn in the classroom.

“We are always looking for cars that have a lot of body damage---the car has no resale value or anything, but for our purposes, these

vehicles are perfect.

“Students can really roll up their sleeves and learn to use their skills on actual vehicles in our shop setting.

“That is why the donation

by Sawicki is exciting for our program—this spring, the students in CRT will have some great learning

experiences due to a local company’s generosity” Brink said.

For more information on the Collision Repair Technology program at Kishwaukee College, contact Greg Brink at 815-825-2086, ext. 3280 or at Gregory. brink@kishwaukeecollege.

and grade point average.

The following Byron High School students have received the honor: Brandon Eder, Andrew Franklin, Michael Gordon, Martha Hodapp, Hunter Jancek, Cassandra Jaspers, Benjamin Libman, Isabelle Pruitt, Cori Roth, Tyler Sagendorf, Brooklyn Seiler, Haley Snodgrass, Lauren

Twardowski.

“The district could not be more proud of the outstanding achievement of these students,” Superintendent Dr. James Hammack said.

“This recognition is a testament to their hard work, the dedication of their parents and the commitment of the district’s outstanding

professional teaching staff.”

Students from nearly every high school in Illinois compete for the annual Illinois State Scholar designation.

BHS names 13 Illinois State Scholars

90th birthday

Paul Naffziger, Oregon, celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family at a surprise birthday party Dec. 11, held at the Oregon VFW. Naffziger, who has been an active member of the Blackhawk Snow Blazers Club and the Mt. Morris Boat Club for more than 40 years, remains as active today as he ever was.

Many funny and heartfelt stories were shared of the lives that he has touched.

When asked his secret to

living such a long, healthy, and active lifestyle his response was “Well, you’ve just gotta keep on moving.”

Byron.

Dec. 17 Daniel W. Cavanagh and Amy M. Curtis, both of Byron.

College News

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Gerald Gehrke Gerald Gehrke, Oregon, was named to the dean’s list, at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 2015 fall quarter.

Gehrke is in the bachelor of science program, studying computer engineering.

Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher out of 4.0 are named to the dean’s list.

Judson University Two area students

In any academic year, approximately 10 percent of all Illinois high school seniors are named Illinois State Scholars.

Additional hours at historical society

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

Dec. 11 Jason D. Hahne and Vickie L. Stonecipher, both of

Illinois State Scholars, in recognition of superior high school achievement as well as academic potential in college.

The students were named based on a rigorous scoring system that includes ACT scores, class rank, class size

participated in commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12 at Judson University, Elgin.

Among those earning degrees were Nicole BryantShamblin, Byron, and Brian Alexander, Monroe Center.

Bryant-Shamblin received a bachelor of arts degree in Human Services.

Alexander received a bachelor of arts degree in Management and Leadership.

The students were among the 135 undergraduate and graduate students who participated in the ceremony.

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6 the Ogle County Historical Society will be open additional hours.

The Ogle County Genealogical Society has moved its collection of research materials from the Oregon Public Library to the Historical Society, and those items need to be available for researchers.

In addition to the current year-round hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursdays, the annex building on Franklin Street will be open for research only on the following days and times: The first, second, and

third Wednesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.; and the fourth Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If enough extra volunteers can be found, these hours will be expanded to every

Wednesday afternoon and one more Saturday morning every month by the end of the year.

As always, the Historical Society will also be open every Sunday afternoon

from 1 to 4 p.m. during the months of May through September, as well as several Saturdays during that time.

For complete details, visit the web site at oglecountyhistoricalsociety. com.

Breakfast is Jan. 3 The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will hold its All-You-Can-Eat Buffett Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 3 at the fire station, 104 West St., Monroe Center, Illinois. Serving is from 7 to 11 a.m.

Prices are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under eat free.

Students of the Month The staff at Meridian Junior High recognized six students during the month of November for being thankful. Pictured are: Hannah Seaworth, Sean Thompson, Juliana Halbreiter, Sydney Hazen, Raven Bell, and Canaan Nelson. Photo supplied

Feeling stuffed?

After indulgent holiday feasts, it’s time to Get Fit. With each new year we have a new chance to live a little healthier and feel a little better. To start you in the right direction for 2016, FHN and area sponsors are proud to bring you the Get FiTeam Challenge. Join us as we help you to eat better and exercise over a course of 12 weeks, all while you track your progress online and provide support for your team members.

The challenge kicks off on January 10, with baseline screens beginning on January 6. Cost is $25 per person, and teams must include four people.

So gear up for plenty of fruits and veggies in 2016 – get your team together and register online at getfit.fhn.org. For more information call us at 1-877-6000-FHN ext. 901, and ring in the new with a commitment to renewed health!

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

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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.

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

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

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com EMMANUEL Adult & Children’s Education EVANGELICAL 9 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) the First Sunday of Each Month Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Worship Service 9 a.m.

LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor David Andermann CHURCH 815-632-6767 OF MT. MORRIS 9 a.m. Worship Service 102 S. Seminary St. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Mt. Morris Thursday, Dec. 24—7 p.m.

Senior Pastor Christmas Eve Service Bruce McKanna Friday, Dec. 25—Office Associate Pastor Closed Lance Mennen Sunday, Dec. 27—9 a.m.

815-734-4942 Worship with Communion; No Thursday, Dec. 24—Church Education Hour Office Closed Friday, Dec. 25—Church CHURCH OF THE Office Closed OPEN BIBLE Saturday, Dec. 26—7 a.m.

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Men’s Accountability Group Luke Schier, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 27—10 a.m.

815-946-2848 Worship Service Only Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29—9 a.m.

We include children in our Ladies Prayer Circle Sunday Worship experience Wednesday, Dec. 30—6 a.m.

“Grandkids Class” Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Log onto our website at after our Praise & Blended http://www.efcmm.org to check Worship Time. out our latest opportunities and Bible-Based updates Passion for God Compassion for People FAITH DISCOVERY Visit Our Website: CHURCH PoloOpenBible.org 801 W. Oregon St., Polo CROSSROADS Jeremy Heller, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH, 815-946-3588 WHITE PINES CAMPUS 9 a.m. Sunday School 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo 10 a.m. Worship Service Sundays at 10 a.m.

Nursery Available 815-837-5255 We are an independent nonwhitepines@crossroadscn.com denominational Christian We offer contemporary worship church. and relevant Bible teaching Visitors are always welcome. through engaging messages, and FAITH EVANGELICAL powerful video LUTHERAN CHURCH Join us after the service in

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study

Thursday, Dec. 24—No Bible Study Friday, Dec. 25—10 a.m.12 p.m. Christmas Brunch, Open to Everyone Sunday, Dec. 27—9 a.m.

Worship; No Sunday School; 10 a.m. Vision Committee Wednesday, Dec. 30—No Choir Practice Thursday, Dec. 31—No 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.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Dec. 24—10 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service Sunday, Dec. 27—9 a.m.

Worship Service, Choir Cantata; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 28—8 a.m.

AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m.

Communion at Heritage Woods FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Jeremy Cheezum 815-938-3605 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

December’s Bible Book of the Month is Luke.

Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m.

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

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

Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

LEAF RIVER UNITED Children’s Sunday School METHODIST CHURCH after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m.

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Adult Sunday School Pastor David Poust 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24—4:30 Confirmation Preparation p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:15 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 27—10:30 a.m.

Activities during the Week: Worship Service & Children’s Thursday, Dec. 24—4:30 Church

p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Friday, Dec. 25—Merry LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Christmas!

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 27—No Sun4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon day School or Classes after Pastor Chan Ik Choi Worship Handicapped Accessible Monday, Dec. 28—No BiWorship Service 9 a.m. ble Study Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Wednesday, Dec. 30—No Sixth Grade.

Wednesday Night Alive or Everyone is Welcome Choir; 3:30-7 p.m. Youth Christmas Party at Crandalls

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 24—6:30 p.m. Pre-Service Music; 7 p.m.

Family Christmas Eve Service Friday, Dec. 25—Christmas Day-Office Closed; 10:30 a.m.

Food Delivery for Pantry Sunday, Dec. 27—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 28—Church Office Closed; 2-4:30 p.m.

Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Dec. 29—Church Office Closed Wednesday, Dec. 30— Church Office Closed; 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Thursday, Dec. 31—Church Office Closed NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Hoffman’s fourth Advent Message is titled “The Presentation.”

Greeting you will be Debbie Grove and Amanda, Taylor, Silas and SadieBell Lovblad.

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

Sunday School begins at

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

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service Friday, Dec. 25—10:30 a.m.

Christmas Day Festive Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 27—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Lessons & Carols 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.

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, Dec. 24—4 p.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Family Candlelight Service; 8 CHURCH p.m. Traditional Candlelight 1000 Ill. 64 West Service Oregon Friday, Dec. 25—Merry Pastor Barbara Seward Christmas!

815-732-7211 Saturday, Dec. 26—5:30 p.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship Service Email:saint.bride.church@ Sunday, Dec. 27—8:45 a.m. gmail.com Worship Service; Fellowship Services Between Services; Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Time 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School for and 10 a.m.

Preschool-Grade 6; No 10:45 Classes Children’s Sunday School & a.m. Worship Service Monday, Dec. 28—8 a.m.

Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Tiding Mailing & Fellowship Thursday, Dec. 31—8 Anglican-Episcopal church a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & practices; is biblically based and both family and individual Fellowship oriented. Visitors are always WEST BRANCH welcomed.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN ST. JAMES LUTHERAN 4014 West Branch Road CHURCH Southeast of Forreston West Grove Road at Pastor Richard Bright Columbine Rd. 815-734-4411 Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24—7 p.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Veterans services available at RRC Ogle County Veterans will receive services again starting in January on the second and fourth Mondays at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Due to the lack of a state budget, veterans services representatives discontinued traveling to the outlying sites several months ago.

The representative will be

at Rock River Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and it is on a first come first serve basis, no appointments.

They also will host an open house on Monday, Feb. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Rock River Center with other service agencies present.

For more information call 815-732-3252.

Cribbage is offered

Members of this year’s Ogle County Drill Team all ready for the Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, sponsored by McDonald’s. Team included: Teddy Beauchem, Chana; Amanda Braun, Ellie Braun, and Megan Braun, Pecatonica; The Rock River Center is Alison Poole and Megan Poole, Polo; Natalie Shaw, Mt. Carroll; Emily Palumbo, Morrison; and Taylor Yordy, Leaf bringing back the game of River. Photo supplied

4-H drill team performs in Chicago

The Ogle County 4-H Horse Drill Team applied and was again accepted to ride in the Chicago McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the second year in a row.

They had a very early start to Thanksgiving Day as they met in Rochelle at 4 a.m.

From Rochelle, they caravanned to Chicago and were there before daybreak.

The 4-H’ers unloaded the horses and got them and themselves ready. The horses were dressed as reindeer, and the riders dressed as elves and Christmas presents.

What a fantastic experience it was for everyone to ride in this parade.

The parade route marched

the team down State Street in downtown Chicago. They were even on TV. One estimate states that 400,000 spectators were watching along the parade route, with millions tuning in at WGN TV to watch.

Members of this year’s drill team included Teddy Beauchem, Chana; Amanda Braun, Ellie Braun, and Megan Braun, Pecatonica; Alison Poole and Megan Poole, Polo; Natalie Shaw, Mt. Carroll; Emily Palumbo, Morrison; and Taylor Yordy, Leaf River.

The drill team sends a big “Thank you,” to the parents for all their help getting ready for the big day and transporting the horses;

parents and grandparents for helping make elf outfits and horses’ outfits; Laurie Kristoff, Stagecoach Pass Farm, Amy Martinez, Misty Martinez, and Alexis Martinez, from Davis, for carrying the banner in the parade.

The Ogle County Extension Office, would like to thank the coaches, Linda Schreiber, Leaf River; Erica Kurth, Rochelle; and Allison Reed, Rochelle, for all their hard work during the year helping them prepare for parades, competitions, and working with the team at all the practices.

Pictures of the drill team will be available soon on the Chicago McDonald’s

Thanksgiving Day Parade web site at http://www. chicagofestivals.org/.

The drill team is gearing up to start a new year.

An informational meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau Auditorium.

For more information about the team, call the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-7322191.

Anyone needing reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, should call the office.

4-H is an informal youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension.

Operation Rebuild helping Geists

By Karen Copeland Operation Rebuild Volunteer The Geist Family Rebuild home, located outside of Oregon, is moving forward, largely because of the dedication of many volunteers, assisted by a generous community.

Soon the windows and doors will be installed, along with drywall.

Inch by inch, the home being built for tornado survivors Rick and Dawn Geist, is coming together.

It will never replace the home they owned in Fairdale, and all the memories made in that home, but, the rebuild offers the Geists a brand new start after watching their

Volunteers have been helping build Rick and Dawn Geists home in rural Oregon. Photo supplied

home destroyed by the April 9 EF-4 tornado.

Many needs are still to be fulfilled before the Geists can move into their new home.

Skilled and general volunteers are still needed, as are building materials, tools, and equipment donations.

Donations of food and beverages (coffee, tea, Gatorade, and pop) are always welcome, as they are used to feed all the volunteers working on the house.

Gift cards to Menards (preferred), Home Depot, and Lowes are needed to help offset building and labor

costs. Major appliances must also be purchased, along with furnishings.

To give a tax deductible donation, make the check payable to Operation Rebuild-Geist and mail it to Operation Rebuild-Geist Project, P.O. Box 193, Davis Junction IL 61020-0193, and a receipt will be mailed to you for tax purposes.

To help this family, and make their holiday a little brighter, consider the Geist Family Rebuild.

For more information, contact Regina at 218-2063455 or Deb at 815-4401763.

cribbage in January, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Anyone who would like

Donation Oregon Lions Club Chuck McCourt, center, and Chris Martin recently visited the Village of Progress in Oregon to present a $600 donation from Oregon Lions to the director of the facility, Brion Brooks.

Some of the funds will be used for Special Olympics and the rest to help finance the transportation of students to VOP. Photo by Jean Hoff

Holiday hours at drivers facility

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All Monday through Friday Driver Services facilities will Checkout the website at be open for business Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday through http://operationrebuild.org/ Saturday facilities will open geist.

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to play should join Craig Bontjes at the center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon.

Everyone planning to attend is asked to call the center at 815-732-3252.

Saturday, Dec. 26.

Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services facility and the hours of operation.

In addition, drivers can change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers online.

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First responder classes will begin January 13 SwedishAmerican Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program will host three classes starting in January for those who may be interested in serving as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or First Responder.

A First Responder class will begin Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the German Valley Fire Department, 600 Church St., German Valley.

The 40-hour class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and will conclude the week of Feb. 15.

The First Responder

class is hands-on training, teaching individuals the basics of efficient and accurate emergency care.

An EMT-Basic class will begin Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m.

A second EMT-Basic class will be held at Harlem Roscoe Fire Department, Station 1, 10544 Main St., Roscoe, beginning Jan. 13 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m.

The EMT-Basic class will prepare students to become first responders in emergency situations.

Coursework covers topics such as assessment and treatment of injuries and use of medical equipment.

Both EMT-Basic classes will conclude near the middle of May. The EMT-Basic and First Responder class requires basic skills and prerequisites.

For more information or an application, call SwedishAmerican’s EMS office at 779-696-6082.

LiLu James, Oregon

Abigale Dennis, Oregon

Container program videos Bank held coloring contest have been posted online Beautiful outdoor containers don’t have to be limited to just the warm months, according to Candice Miller, University of Illinois horticulture educator. “While planting is limited in the winter months, there are many cut greens, twigs, and accessories that can be used to make winter containers for your home and landscape,� said Miller.

Participants at workshops in Freeport, Stockton, and Oregon found this out first hand at several hands-on workshops this season.

In these workshops, participants learned about the native and non-native evergreens that could be easily grown in their home gardens, as well as the how they can harvest successfully from these plants to make their own evergreen containers. “In case you missed the workshop, I’ve created a YouTube video showing the step by step process of making a container,� states Miller. That video can be viewed at: go.illinois.edu/

winterevergreencontainers. “When designing a winter container, I start by scouring my own back yard garden for materials,� notes Miller.

Select various evergreen shrubs and trees first. White pine, yew, fir, arborvitae, holly and spruce are all great choices for cut evergreens and will last for many weeks.

Just be sure when pruning these branches, to not prune too drastically and maintain a nice shape to the tree or shrub being pruned from.

Deciduous trees and shrubs are also a great source of materials. Materials with interesting bark or buds will add interest and texture to the container. Red twig dogwood, birch, and curly willow branches are all great branches for winter containers. “Lastly, get creative with your accessories,� said Miller. Accessories can be natural, like pine cones or various other dried materials like grasses.

Other options are permanent botanical berries and flowers and

lights incorporated into the container. “If your garden is lacking in plant materials, remember to check with your local florist or garden center which will have a variety of these materials available,� said Miller.

There’s no reason to start fresh with a whole new container, either. Simply cut back the remaining materials in summer or fall planted containers and use the soil in the container as a base for the winter container.

Start by inserting cut evergreens into the soil at various angles until the container has a variety of lush foliage. Then start adding in branches of various heights and finish it off with the accessories. “The possibilities are really endless for winter containers,� said Miller. “Just be creative!�

A winter evergreen container tutorial can be viewed on THE Youtube site at: go.illinois.edu/ winterevergreencontainers.

Stillman Bank recently held its annual Christmas Coloring Contest for kids up to 10 years old.

This year’s picture was a scene of woodland animals decorating a Christmas tree.

The winners received a gingerbread house kit.

For ages 5 and under, the winners were Taylor Henry,

Byron, LiLu James, Oregon, Reese Voight, Rochelle, Ivan Cofer, Rockford, and Ashlyn Farris, Stillman Valley.

For ages 6 through 10, the winners were Elizabeth Dyck, Byron, Abigale Dennis, Oregon, Faith Adams, Rochelle, Lori Cofer, Rockford, Rachel Moza, Roscoe, Nola Ivy

Friberg, Stillman Valley, Blake Watson, Stillman Valley.

Nearly 50 entries were received and each child received a small prize for their participation.

For more information about Stillman bank and its products and services, visit www.stillmanbank.com.

Holiday Hope project at Meridian This year Holiday Hope helped make the holidays brighter for 57 families in the Meridian School District by providing coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, socks, and toys for 151 children.

Holiday Hope is put on by the district school counselors and led by Stephanie Haugh, counselor at Monroe Center Elementary School.

Holiday Hope would not be possible without the support from the community and the following organizations: Advance Disposal, St. Vincent DePaul, Ebenezer Reformed Church, Parent Teacher Organizations of the elementary and junior high, Stillman Valley Fire Department, high school student volunteers, and

district staff.

Holiday Hope also partnered with Toys for Tots for the second year in a row. “This program would not be successful without all of the support from the community,�

Haugh said. “Every year I am overwhelmed with all the generosity and caring for the children and families of this district.�

Ukulele program was held John Meola Lindhorst from Ukulele Station America, Oregon, performed for large crowd to Rock River Center on Dec. 8.

He shared the history of Ukulele Station America,

going back to the old Conoco Station, and displayed a variety of ukuleles from his collection.

Lindhorst performed a variety of music on the instruments he brought

for display, and played Christmas Carols while the audience sang along.

The center staff thanks Lindhorst for a program that provided history and great audience interaction.

Oregon Library News “What the world of tomorrow will be like is greatly dependent on the power of imagination in those who are learning to read today.� — Astrid Lindgren Holiday Library Hours The library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25 , Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1.

Toothbrush Rug Making Rag rugs are often called Toothbrush Rugs because of the type of tool used to make them.

Find out more by joining Sherry Piros on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Library.

Bring a couple of old t-shirts or sheets to use. Piros will introduce participants to the secrets of a toothbrush rug creation.

This program is designed for adults and youth,

ages sixth grade and up.

Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Spaces are limited.

winter.

We’re sometimes a little dusty, but still open for business.

Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss Packing for Mars by Mary Roach .

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. to discuss Rocket Boys by Homer Hickman, Jr. The In-Be�tween� Book Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

Knit and Crochet Beginner to advanced stitchers are invited to join the Knit and Crochet Club every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library or on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Story Time and 18 to 24 Club Story Time and 18 to 24 Club will take a break in December and resume in January. Story Time meets on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 10:30 a.m. and 18 to 24 Club on Monday, Jan. 11 at 9:30 a.m.

New Releases

Library Renovations The elevator foundation has been completed for now.

Further construction will start up again in the Spring.

Work on the downstairs is scheduled to begin this week and continue through the

DVDs Maze Runner: The Scorch Trails - PG-13 Self/less - PG-13 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - PG-13

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Mysteries The Man on the Washing Machine by Susan Cox American Blood by Ben Sanders Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin Robert B. Parker’s The Devil Wins by Reed Farrel Coleman Blood, Salt, Water by Denise Mina Bryant & May and the Burning Man by Christopher Fowler The Short Drop by Mathew Fitzsimmons The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information and accessibility accommodations, call 815732-2724.

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

Amnesty Jan. 1- 31 Patrons are able to return overdue items in good condition to the library throughout the month of January and no fines will be charged. The staff wants to get the materials back in circulation.

E-Readers The library has e-readers to lend. For more information, ask a librarian.

ABC Mouse Children ages 2-7 are invited to the Young Readers Area to have fun learning online with ABC Mouse.

The program is free. Parents Lady Hawks Emily Perkins, Gylian Finch, Elyse Cothran, Lani Morris, Bailey Montavon, and caregivers can use the and Jessica Hunt wrap presents for Earth Angels at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on adjacent computer to check Dec. 19. Photo by Earleen Hinton email or work on projects.

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Thank you for a memorable football season

By Denny Diduch Forreston High School Varsity Football Coach

I would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2015 football season a memorable one for our Forreston football team.

The success of the program this year and in the future is directly related to the support it receives from the community and the school.

Our successful season and our first round upset of Dakota provided some incredible experiences for our young men, and the following people were an integral part of making this season happen.

For more information, ask at the Circulation Desk.

to work in resident camps.

One of these camps was located at White Pines Forest State Park from 1933 to 1939.

Through pictures, Superintendent Stauffer will show how the camp enrollees lived and worked. Participants will learn where the camp was located in the park. They will see the state park lodge and cabins under construction along with many more park improvements performed by the workers.

Come experience a very interesting time in our nation’s history.

Stauffer will answer questions immediately following while refreshments are served. He has a 40-year personal association with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources including several years of employment at White Pines Park.

This is session #8 in the Lifelong Learners’ Series.

Adult Programs Civilian Conservation Corps at White Pines Park Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations requested. Call 815-9462713 or email library@ pololibrary.org to reserve a seat.

White Pines Forest State Park Superintendent, Elmer Stauffer, will talk about our local connection with the largest peacetime mobilization in our nation’s history, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

In 1933 our country was in the grips of a great economic depression.

President Franklin Roosevelt introduced government programs to help the country recover and get back on its feet.

Regarded as the most successful of these jobs programs, the CCC put millions of unemployed men

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

The group has 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 scheduled times aren’t convenient, tell the library staff. They will arrange an other time for patrons and friends to read and discuss.

Scheduled times in January are 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. 25, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library. Book Selection: Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam.

Guest Column

Lane Schurr and the JH staff for the development of future Forreston Cardinals.

Angie Janicke and Robin Kerchner for all their action packed photos throughout the season that captured the action, emotion, and passion found in high school football.

Shaun Newell for filming all F/S and varsity games.

Nina Moring, Katie Benning, Jennifer Timmer, and the Monroe Clinic for providing medical expertise and advice on our sidelines and during the week.

Mark Kuelling and Kirk Janicke for tallying statistics.

Pam Greenfield, Joanne Becker, Kyle Zick, Travis Heinz, Christy Garnhart, Jonathan Schneiderman, and Supt. Sheri Smith and the Forrestville Valley Administration for the support and commitment to providing high quality

experiences for all our athletes and students.

FHS Cooks: for helping with the Mom’s Brunch and the playoff breakfasts.

To all our bus drivers who safely transported us to all our away events.

Jill Bunder and the Dance Team for the halftime entertainment, and for teaching the boys a few moves before Homecoming.

Lucia Heitter and the cheer leaders for the spirit, support, and Thursday treats.

Forreston and Leaf River American Legions for providing a Color Guard.

The custodians for cleaning the locker rooms and fields after games and practice.

The ambulance crew for all their services at HS and JH games.

Brian Stukenberg and Shawn Nelson for managing the scoreboard.

Chain Gang (Mory Bronkema, Glen Ford, Gary Bronkema, Todd Barkalow, Jamie Hensley) for managing the sidelines in enemy territory.

Tyler Sutton and the FHS Band for providing a top notch National Anthem and pre-game show.

To Matt Beach and Lynnette Frederick for their help making weekly “wrist bands.”

To Nicole Brinker for her help with play sheets, tally marks, and scout team plays.

To Mimmo’s Pizza for a victory dinners during our playoff preparations.

Varsity parents for preparing Thursday night dinners, pre-game travel bags, and Saturday morning “Victory” breakfasts.

To Tammy DeVries for being the “communication director” for the entire football program.

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Krista Carlson and her 3rd grade class for their motivational video.

For the volunteer ambulance crew always ready at each and every one of our home games.

To Matt Hanley and Nicole Brinker for operating the end zone camera.

The moms and dads of our players for cooking meals, washing clothes, and providing support to the young men of the football program.

To Jes Diduch for acting as the coaching staff ’s secretary.

Boosters for the tremendous financial support of all our programs.

Every football season is a memorable one, and this year’s team was no different.

Many in the area felt this team was in a rebuilding phase, but every team that felt like they might face a softer opponent left the field having had enough of competing against our Cardinals. Thank you boys!

Finally, the coaching staff would like to thank our families for allowing us the luxury of coaching HS football.

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

The Polo Lions Club had a very successful 2015 Candy Day. All of the money ($2,237.00) that the Polo Lions collected at the football game, on Candy Day and through underwriting donations, will be used to support the many programs and services for the blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired in Polo and other parts of Illinois.

Deadline to register is January 15, 2016.

For information, please call 815-284-6611

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The Polo Lions would like to THANK all of the people who contributed at the football game (Oct. 9) and during Saturday’s Candy Day (Oct. 10), and to Dollar General, Polo Shell, Casey’s, and First State Bank-Polo for allowing us to collect donations at their businesses during Candy Day. The Polo Lions Club would also like to thank our underwriters who gave $20, or more. These businesses and individuals are: Bocker Grain, Mark Bocker, Henry Bocker, Winton Bocker, Bruce Scholl, Burkardt LP Gas and Edgewood Golf Course, Erdman Texels, Ron Chamberlain, David Bucher, Deuth Farms, Don Hay, Ebert Engineers, Rich Folk, KSB Hospital, Randy Ocken, Tom Suits Law Office, and Don Vock.

Who’s got your back– and your back pocket?

Stephens Insurance & Financial Services Inc Scott Stephens, Agent 500 Gale St Oregon, IL 61061 Bus: 815-732-6690

Thank You Again.

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Children’s Programs: Story Time Class meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. every other week. Miss Randi leads the group in activities.

Children learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and letter

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Christmas Services Christmas Events THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

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Christmas Eve Worship

Christmas Song & Sermon Service with Holy Communion - 2:30 PM

There will be Christmas readings, music & Holy communion led by Pastor Diane Jochum.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion - 9:30 PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 TH

Community Christmas Brunch 10:00 AM - 12 Noon

Faith Lutheran Church

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Thursday, December 24th CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE at Leaf River 4:30pm CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE at Forreston 10:00pm

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America God’s work. Our hands.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

114 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois • 815-732-2367

Christmas Eve Worship

Thursday,December 24th @ 5:00PM

White Pines Campus 205 N.Jeffereson Ave. Polo,IL 61064 @ 5:00PM Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM

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200 S. Fifth St. Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2894

This Christmas Season Worship With Us At:

Sunday, December 27th CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Forreston 9:00am First United Methodist Church

Please join us in the celebration of the birth of our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center Come celebrate the most wondrous event in history – the birth of our Savior!

Special Christmas Celebration Opportunities Sunday, December 20th CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at Forreston 9:00am Service

nvites you, your family & friends to our Christmas Eve Candlelight service on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Worship With Us This Christmas Season St. James Lutheran Church

West Grove Rd. at Columbine Rd., Forreston Steve Erickson, Pastor

Sunday, December 20th • 10:30am Christmas Program - “Unfrozen”

Thursday, December 24th • 7:00pm

Faith United Methodist Church 702 E. Dixon Street Polo, IL 61064 faith@faithumcpolo.com

815-946-3212

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 308 East Brayton Road, Mt. Morris www.trinitymm.net

Join us Thursday, December 24 4:00PM Family Candlelight Service g Service 8:00PM Traditional Candlelight

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Music by Senior and Handbell Choirs

Friday, December 25th • 10:30am Festive Christmas Day Worship

Dec. 24 • 5:00 PM & 10:30 PM Christmas Eve Worship Candlelight & Communion th

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord during our Christmas Worship Service

Sunday, December 27th • 10:30am

First Sunday after Christmas Worship Lessons & Carols

Come Celebrate the Joy!

Saturday, December 26, 5:30PM Worship Service Sunday, December 27, 8:45AM Worship Service 9:45AM Sunday School for Children

Beginning Sunday, January 3, 2016 5:30pm Saturday Worship Service 9:30am Sunday Worship Service 10:45am Sunday School for Children

Public Voice Cookie sale was a success

Dear Editor, The holiday cookie sale hosted by the library was a tremendous success.

Never has there been such a wonderful assortment, variety, and number of cookies to choose from.

The Chinese auction added to the holiday atmosphere.

We are truly grateful to all of the wonderful bakers who contributed cookies, loaves, and fudge that made the sale so successful.

Cookies were sold by the

pound and everyone left with their hands full and smiles on their faces.

Gratitude and thanks barely express how much we appreciate all that was done by the bakers who donated their sweet treats, and to all the volunteers who organized the tables of cookies.

It never would have happened without Cheryl, Lynn, Sherri, Donna, Beth, and Linda, wonderful volunteers!

Hope to see you again next year.

Linda Arvigo Pat Slowiak Susan Murges Friends of the Oregon Library

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Breakfast with Santa held

Dear Editor, Another successful Breakfast with Santa was held at the Oregon Park District last week.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are wonderful and gracious and I want to thank them for taking the time to listen and visit with each child who attended.

Breakfast with Santa is a wonderful local photo opportunity for families to enjoy a light breakfast together, kids make a special ornament for their tree and one-on-one time with Santa.

Without our volunteers

and donations, Breakfast with Santa and all the other wonderful programs and events offered by the Park District would not happen.

In addition to volunteer staff, I would like to thank our two ornament elves, Meghan and Gabi Scott.

They have helped with the ornament making each year.

I also can’t thank Casey’s and McDonald’s enough for their donations and support all year long for Park District programs and events.

Their food contributions to the breakfast help us keep the cost to the public down, not to mention that their food is fantastic!

I want to make a point

of thanking all who helped with the event because the holidays are all about giving back and I certainly feel blessed by co-workers, volunteers and local businesses that all help me to ‘create fun for a lifetime.’

Oregon Park District Event Coordinator Debbie Leffelman

Junior high kids played at RRC

Dear Editor, At this time of year, with so much scurrying about, we must take a moment to reflect how fortunate we are to be thankful and though some cuts have been made

everywhere, a great facility as Rock River Center comes to mind.

One can attest most any day to find activities for everyone’s preference.

Today, Mr. Beske and the Junior High choir and band performed so well and are to be thanked for the joy they brought to many.

I used to attend all the school concerts, though I had no children nor grandchildren involved.

When one is older, there are restrictions on driving at night and family and friends are not always available to use as chauffeurs.

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New Year’s Eve

Safety Tips 2016 Drinking: • Designate a Driver: If you are going to be driving New Year’s Eve, don’t drink and drive.

• Don’t Drive: If you don’t have to go behind the wheel, avoid it. More people will be driving under the influence on this particular night, so avoid a potentially dangerous accident by staying off the road. If you must drive, be alert, drive defensively and wear your seatbelt.

• Collect car keys as soon as guests arrive. Allow people who are impaired to stay overnight or call a taxi for them to return home safely.

Be Alert: • Be aware of your surroundings and how others are acting.

• Look out for your friends and family. Make sure everyone sticks together.

Extra Precautions: • Don’t forget about your pets: If you are using fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance, as well as children.

• Be careful with open flames: If you’re burning candles, incense or oil burners, remember to extinguish them before you turn in or before you leave the room they are burning in.

• Fireworks: Practice proper safety precautions when using them. Let off fireworks in a field or other open area where homes and power lines are out of sight. Have a fire extinguisher nearby and never try to re-light a firework that did not go off when first lit.

Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night -- in a good way. By simply using some common sense, we can keep it that way. Ring in the New Year safely.

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Public Voice From A10 High School Madrigals in costume had an interesting and great program.

My aren’t we fortunate to have so much available in a new, clean, lovely center for all to take advantage of.

The staff is extremely capable, helpful, can “do most anything”, really!

Come join us soon. You will agree.

Anna A. Hatzipanagiotis Mt. Morris

Sinnissippi Centers has reduced hours

Dear Editor, Sinnissippi Centers will close for three furlough days in addition to our normal four day holiday closures for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays this year.

Sinnissippi offices will be closed from Dec. 24, 2015, through Jan. 3, 2016.

Only specific services will continue during this time. Crisis services, our residential programs and a very limited set of clinical services will be provided during this time in order to keep our most vulnerable clients out of harm’s way.

We are trying to decrease costs without sacrificing services.

Every year we have a dilemma as our funding is squeezed ever tighter by the State of Illinois.

This means that our caring

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and dedicated staff, upon whom many depend on for their emotional wellness, makes significant sacrifices to continue working towards our mission.

We are not the only ones who must make sacrifices during these hard budgetary times.

Our county governments, schools, and universities must also make decisions about their futures.

The impact of such sacrifices will last much longer than just the 175 days the state has not had a budget.

In the years to come those who went without support during these months will experience a lasting impact.

Those who need assistance will no longer be able to find help, lowering the overall quality of life in our communities.

According to reports from across the state, as many as 30 agencies very much like Sinnissippi Centers will be closing their doors for good in the next 1-3 months. How absolutely tragic for those communities.

Sinnissippi, however, will continue for now to provide the best care possible to those in our communities.

We will continue to partner and work with other local agencies to create a network of services that is beneficial to all within our communities.

We only hope and pray that a sustainable solution can be found to adequately

fund behavioral health, and to ensure that the state’s bills can be paid on time, and that our communities never experience the loss of their critical safety net.

Cassandra Zimmerman Marketing Specialist Sinnissippi Centers

Baskets delivered

Dear Editor, The members of the 2015 Christmas Basket committee would like to take a moment and thank our community for another successful year.

A special thank you goes to all of the area churches who collected the food that was packed into the baskets.

Volunteers collected enough food to pack 209 baskets this year.

We thank John and Jean Deuth for their generous donation of sausage for the families in need.

Besides the food donations, each basket has a New Testament and a goodie bag for the children, thanks to the efforts of the David Poole family and the Town and Country Days Committee.

Our committee appreciates how our community has come together to support those in need.

Please continue to support our Lifeline Food Pantry throughout the year.

Thank you for this great demonstration of love.

Merry Christmas, Karen Merlak Polo Council of Churches

New Dictionaries Members of the Leaf River Grange recently presented a dictionary to every third grade student in the Forrestville Valley, Polo, and Oregon School Districts. Above are the third graders at Centenntial Elementary School, Polo, and below are the third graders at Forreston Grade School, with Grange members Christine Printz, Tom and Myrna Snodgrass, Clifford and Myra Craven and Dwayne and Mary Jane Zipse. A total of 234 dictionaries were presented. Some of the proceeds from the lunch stand at the Ogle County Fair helps to pay for the dictionaries. Photos supplied

Christmas Basket Committee

Polo Library From A8 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 815-9462713.

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Adult Fiction A Madaris Bride for Christmas by Brenda Jackson Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh Kissing Under the Mistletoe: a Sullivan Christmas by Bella Andre Sleigh Bells in the Snow

by Sarah Morgan Take Me Home for

Christmas by Brenda Novak Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand.

Wishes for Christmas by Fern Michaels The following two books are available in eBook format via the website’s Axis 360 link.

A Christmas Escape by Anne Perry The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans Large Print

The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne Young Adult Code Talker: a novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac 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.

Events like the 29 th Annual Candlelight Walk are made possible by the generous support, contributions and volunteerism of many.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce and the Candlelight Walk Committee are grateful for the continuing support from many businesses, services, and sponsors. Although there are far too many to mention, we’d like to give an extra special thanks to the following businesses who allow us to provide you with free attractions that bring many a smile to the faces of young and old alike.

Presenting Sponsor: WOODS / BLOUNT Reindeer Sponsor: First National Bank Horse and Wagon Ride Sponsors: Exelon Generation; Expresslane Shell; KSB Medical Group Candy Cane Lane Sponsors: Alpine Chiropractic & Natural Medicine; Franklin Street Pub; McDonald’s; Sauk Valley Community College

Of course it takes many hands and total team spirit to create the beauty and the magic of our small town tradition Many thanks to the Oregon Park District staff, the Oregon Street, Police and Fire Departments and City Hall; to Ehmen’s; to Sonja and Bob Vogl and The Prairie Preservation Society for donating that beautiful tree on Courthouse Square; to that FABULOUS team out at HA International; to Beesing Welding; to the whole Merlin’s Greenhouse and Flowers staff; and the gals at the Ogle County Clerk’s Office. All of these folks contributed on so many levels to complete this years’ “Decorate Downtown” project! Look what CAN be accomplished when we all work together for a common goal!

Merry Christmas to all from the 2015 Candlelight Walk Committee: Debbie Leffelman (Chair), Oregon Park District • Roger Castle, Casco Tax & Accounting • Debbie Dickson, Oregon Chamber of Commerce • Laura Medlar, Advertising Consultants/Printing by Laura Medlar Tim O’Rourke • Robin Pearce, Robin’z Nest • Lou Vander Wyst, Conover Square Mall

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Candlelight Walk winners listed Winners from Oregon’s annual Candlelight Walk have been announced.

The winner of the Candlelight Cash was Brandi Anderson, Oregon.

Anderson received $250 in “Candlelight Cash” to shop during the holiday season at this years’ participating “Red Bow Sponsors”.

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Melody Hall, Steward, was the second place winner of a family pizza party, donated

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Polo Chamber Chatter The Christmas House Decorating contest was Saturday, Dec. 19.

First place went to Terry and Pam Jenkins who received $50 in Polo Dollars.

Second place winners were Chris and Paula Rademacher, who received $35.

Ben and Heather Faivre were the third place winners.

They received $15.

Honorable mention winners who received $10 each were Keith and Katie Chesnut, Mike and Dee Mumford, and Jim and Gina Cole.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas.

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 this event to Polo citizens.

The Polo Area Community Theatre will be holding its secede Masquerade Ball

on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Buffalo Township Hall.

Dress is formal evening wear with a mask required and is open to the public high school age and older.

Tickets in advance are $10 single or $15 for two at www.polotheatre.org.

Tickets at the door are $15 single or $20 for two.

The Polo Public Library will be holding the following event: 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.

Wednesdays – Quilting from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m.

Thursdays—Play Mexican

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Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m., for a donation.

Monday, Dec. 28: Movie and Popcorn at 12 p.m., to watch a Christmas movie, with the title to be announced.

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

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

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SPORTS

SECTION B

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Girls basketball teams have rough go of it at

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Forreston and Polo girls basketball teams had a rough go of it at their respective tournaments last week, with the Lady Marcos garnering the lone win.

Polo beat West Carroll to win the seventh-place game at the Polo tournament.

Forreston lost each game played at the Pecatonica tournament.

Against West Carroll, The Lady Marcos dug themselves into a huge hole, trailing 162.

“Everything they threw up went it; they were banking

Polo’s Riley Peterson puts up a shot. Photo by Chris Johnson

in 3-point shots,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said.

WC hurt itself by getting into foul trouble. Slowly Polo began to crawl back into the contest, eventually tying things up early in the fourth quarter.

“We made 11 of 16 free throws, which helped,” Grobe said.

The game then went back and forth until a pair of free throws by Polo put the game away to win by two points.

“Team leader Paige Peterson fouled out, but Grobe was happy how others players came through.

“Justine Gorzny was outstanding and so was Haley Cisketti,” Grobe said.

“It’s a nice feeling having someone else stepping up.”

Polo lost to secondplace Oregon 44-35 and Prophetstown 65-40, with former Polo player Kara Bumstead coaching the Lady Prophets.

The two lone seniors, Peterson and Cisketti, combined for 25 points against Prophetstown.

“So far this year, I thought we should have had a couple more wins, but at least the sophomores and juniors are starting to adjust,” Grobe said.

Byron, which outscored its opponents 269-110, easily won the tournament.

Forreston got off to a great start at its own tourney in November, but December has been cruel to them in

Polo’s Haley Cisketti puts up a shot last week during their tournament game against Oregon. Photo by Chris Johnson

regard to errors and poor shooting.

“We hurt ourselves turning the ball over,” Forreston coach Tim Bukoski said. “On Monday (against Durand), we shot 11 of 61. It’s hard to find positives right now.”

The Saturday before, 3A Genoa-Kingston beat the Lady Cardinals 49-39 and Winnebago (8-3), of the rugged Big Northern

conference edged Forreston by a similar score, 45-37.

Abby Peterson had 18 points to lead Forreston.

“We battled. There’s not one team over there we couldn’t beat,” Bukoski added. “We’re in a big time lull. We need to come together and get back to basics.”

Even after six straight losses, Bukoski remains

optimistic.

“We just need to get the type of confidence we had in our own tourney,” he said.

“We’ve got to trust each other. If we don’t, it will be a long January.”

In January, the Lady Cardinals play a rugged slate of 12 games over four weeks.

“AFC (5-0) is running away with the conference, but there is a battle for

second and that includes us,” Bukoski said.

Among those other teams are Milledgeville (4-1), Aquin (3-2), Durand (3-2), Dakota (2-2) and Pecatonica (2-2), another galling loss from the Pec tourney.

All of those teams are also assigned to the same subsectional, which is wideopen with AFC being in an entirely different sectional.

Polo rebounds from opening loss to win consolation

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After losing its opening round game to Rockford Christian Life, Polo rebounded to win the consolation title at the 56th Annual Forreston Holiday Tournament.

Polo beat Lena-Winslow 52-44 on Wednesday and came back on Friday to edge Freeport Aquin 67-61.

Behind the torrid shooting of Tristin Woodin, Polo jumped out to a 20-7 lead.

Woodin was four-for-four from 3-point range and Polo was six-for-eight as a team in establishing the big lead.

“The key to it was all five players sprinting the court

in transition and finding the open shooter,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “When we’re on, we have good enough Jonahhooters to knock them down.”

Aquin had a weapon of its own in Jonah Diemer. The 5-7 sophomore guard led the Bulldogs on a 14-2 run.

His fourth 3-pointer tied the game at 22-22 in the first minute of the second quarter.

“With a team as good as Aquin and well-coached as they are, we figured they’d make a run,” Messer said.

Woodin answered Diemer with his fifth and sixth 3-pointers for a 38-30 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, Wyatt Patterson had his 14th point to make it a 48-38 game in

favor of the Marcos. Shorty afterwards, he took a break and Aquin scored six quick points in his absence.

“He made a commitment to go low post and had 20 points against Forreston, 19 against Le-Win and their top player Michael Packard,” Messer said. “He asserted himself in the third quarter for us against Aquin like a third-year varsity player should.”

Messer put Patterson in and the Bulldogs were symied a bit. With time

running out the third quarter, Brooks Grobe hit a runner for a 54-47 lead.

Aquin continued to pressure the Marcos, pulling within four points with five minutes left. Diemer made another 3-pointer to give Aquin a 59-58 lead with under two minutes to play.

“A couple of times, we got hurt on rotation on defense,” Messer said.

Grobe got the lead back on a basket and Richie Bartnick drove the rim to make it 62-59 in Polo’s favor.

Woodin knocked the ball away from Aquin and Peyton Glawe corralled it for a key takeaway. Woodin sealed the game with four free throws in the final minute.

“That’s what we expect out of him,” Messer said.

Brad Cavanaugh learned he should be back mid to late January, as he continues to recover from ruptured ligaments in his ankle.

“It’s taken awhile to find a rotation without him. We’re starting to come together as a team, but when you lose an

athlete like him, it’s tough,” Messer said.

Polo returns to the court this Saturday at the Eastland Tournament. The open up lay at 8:30 am against the West Carroll jayvees and come back at 2:30 against Fulton.

On Monday at 5:30, they play Galena.

The finals will be contested on Tuesday, with the teams from each pool matching up. The other pool consists of Eastland, Prophetstown, South Beloit and Stillman Valley.

Polo’s Trevin Woodin shoots a trey during Dec. 18 action against Freeport Aquin at the Forreston Holiday Polo’s Peyton Glawe shoots during Dec. 18 action against Freeport Aquin at the Forreston Holiday Tournament.

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Poor quarter leads to Hawks 54-34 loss to Winnebago

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Oregon had a 13-12 lead over Winnebago with a minute gone in the second quarter of the championship game of the Forreston Holiday Tournament on Dec. 18.

With a minute gone in the third quarter, Oregon was in danger of having a running clock put on them.

An outrageous 29-2 run by the Indians led to a 41-15 lead.

The Hawks, seeking their first Forreston title since 1971, avoided the running clock, but lost 54-34. For undefeated Winnebago, it was their sixth title in the last nine years.

“Winnebago has this Mike Tyson mystique over us,” said Oregon coach Quinn Virgil. “We haven’t beaten them in over 10 years. A lot of it is mental.”

In a lengthy post-game address, Virgil spoke to his team for 15 minutes.

“I let them know that a., this was not acceptable and b., it wasn’t the end of the world either,” Virgil said.

For the first quarter, the two teams played even until sophomore Ty Waller hit a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give ‘Bago a 12-9 lead.

Oregon quickly responded, though.

Trevor Otten cut the lead to 12-11 on a basket off a steal. Then Arne Wendler popped in another score for the 13-12 advantage.

After that, it got very ugly for the Hawks, who were playing in their first Forreston championship game in 25 years. Meanwile, Winnebago was in the finals for the eighth time in nine years.

Brandon Suggs, Winnebago’s 6-foot-7

Above, Oregon’s Mitchell Nehkorn reaches for a rebound Friday night during the championship game against Winnebago.

At right, Oregon’s Arne Wendler and Jarrett Reynolds double team a Winnebago player.

Photos by Chris Johnson

star, got the lead back on a one-handed score off an in-bounds pass under the basket. He followed that up with another one-handed putback and the Hawks began to stagger like they were being hit by Tyson.

“Suggs is tall and intimidating,” Virgil said.

“We had no answer for him.”

“We wanted to keep the tempo up and not slow down,” Suggs said. “We have so much depth. We can do that.”

That depth was shown in a 10-man rotation that pressed full court the entire game.

In the second quarter, the Hawks had nine turnovers and missed four of six free throws.

“We dribbled into things we shouldn’t have. We panicked,” Virgil said. “In the first quarter, we did a nice job in spacing and on inbound passes. In the second quarter, their press got to us and we couldn’t make free throws.”

The night before, Oregon beat Newman with timely free throws.

Against Winnebago, they were only 10-for-22.

Waller and fellow sophomore Kenzell Jones dropped in back-to-back 3-pointers and then added back-to-back 2-point buckets for good measure. That gave the Indians a 26-15 lead and the rout was on.

“We’re kind of streaky,” said 28th-year Winnebago coach Joe Murphy. “When we get hot, we can really roll.

Things really went right for us and Oregon started to get slow in their steps.”

Jess Smith scored off an offensive rebound, was fouled and converted to keep the ‘Bago train rolling over the beleagured Hawks. A Waller 3-pointer made it 4115.

The only points Oregon

managed in the 29-2 run were a pair of free throws by Otten. The Hawk standout only had four baskets on 15 attempts for his lowest output of the season, some of it due to poor shot selection.

“I’m pretty much happy how we handled him,” Murphy said.

Otten broke the 10-minute Hawk shooting drought with a score with 4:36 left in the third quarter. On the next time down the floor, he added a 3-point basket and Wendler a pair of free throws, cutting the lead to 41-22.

Those two were the only Hawks scoring in double figures. Suggs had an 18-point, 13-rebound effort for ‘Bago.

The two teams were fairly even on rebounding, but Oregon had 19 turnovers to only eight for ‘Bago.

“We’re still happy where we’re at with eight wins,” Virgil said. “I don’t feel we’re where we need yet for four quarters, though.

We need to be able to put it together mentally for all four quarters.”

In the third-place game, Newman came from behind to beat Byron 42-41.

The night before, Winnebago also came from behind to edge Byron, a team Oregon decisively beat earlier in the year.

“We were lucky against Byron,” said Murphy, trying to explain the differences against Byron and Oregon.

“We didn’t play as sloppy against Oregon and didn’t have as many turnovers.”

Oregon will play in the Newman tournament Dec. 26-29. Winnebago goes from the 1A/2A event at Forreston to a 3A/4A tourney at DeKalb.

“That’s quite a change for us. We’ll really have to be ready,” Murphy said.

Eastland are even included in it, but not Forreston.

About 15 years ago, Forreston, Byron and Rochelle were all part of the coverage area, but eventually dropped. I remember how disappointed those towns were about it, as SVM does an excellent job of covering prep sports.

Another problem is the bare bones staffing of newspapers these days.

Those of us that work out of the Ogle County office would like to do more, but there are not enough bodies to do the legwork.

Even this column is based out of Oregon, which is why you read so much about their sports programs.

None of this may seem to fair to the good people of Forreston, and so many of you have I’ve Andy Colbert become friends with over the years, but that’s the nature of the local newspaper business.

As a part-timer at the paper, I pledge to do I can to promote Cardinal athletics, while at the same time doing it for Oregon and Polo. Your patience is appreciated.

Sports Column Holiday tourney is a premier event

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com During the championship game of the Forreston Holiday Tournament, it was announced that it is the second-longest running basketball tourney in the state. Unless I’m mistaken, the DeKalb Holiday Tournament is the longest, entering its 88th year.

Conducted over six days, Forreston’s tournament is a huge undertaking and expenses can run into five figures. The hope is to break even at the gate.

There is plenty of other money to be made, though.

The boosters make a fair share of their yearly budget conducting the concession stand.

Besides being a premier site as a 1A/2A event, the tournament gets rave reviews on its hospitality room, frequented by coaches, officials, bus drivers and media.

One year, a Rockford TV station took a short break from covering basketball and filmed the going-ons of the food operation.

“Everyone says we have

a very good reputation,” Cindy Wilcox said. “They’re pleased to get a hot meal and homemade cookies each night.”

Cindy and her boss, Vikki Anderson, take turns running it and have a different menu each night.

“We both enjoy doing it and having interaction with everyone,” Wilcox said.

Not only do you get good food, but service with a smile is also dished up. Sometimes in the public sector, that can be a rare quality.

I’d be remiss if I did not mention the job done by Polo is setting up their hospitality room for the girls tourney.

The quality of food is right up there with Forreston.

On behalf of my freeloading media brethren, I thank you both.

I’d like to start a movement to eliminate the running clock in basketball.

While watching the PoloForreston boys game, I was disheartened to see so many back-ups get so little time of play in a fourth quarter that was all running clock.

With only 8-minute quarters, why the need to speed the game up? It does a disservice to the hardworking reserves and the family and friends that come to see them play.

The term ‘mercy rule’ is

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bandied about in discussion about why a running clock is used.

That’s a fallacy. When the second and third-stringers get in, it is usually an evenly matched game, with the losing team often outscoring their opponent.

To this IHSA or whoever administers this rule – please take it away. It’s detrimental to the welfare of your players.

In the topsy-turvy world of the boys basketball race in the NUIC, the Forreston Tournament made things even more confusing.

Forreston is 2-0 in the conference, but finished last out of 16 teams in the tourney, which coincidentally is the only time in tourney history the Cardinals failed to win at least one game.

Dakota nipped Forreston for 15th place and has only one other win – against Polo, who was ranked No. 4 in the state at that time.

Polo beat league-leading AFC (4-0) earlier in the year.

Durand, Orangeville and South Beloit have a combined 1-22 record.

While at the Forreston tourney, a disgruntled subscriber to the paper approached me and asked while people from Forreston were subject to so much Polo sports copy.

At least that’s what he and

some of his friends at the coffee shop were discussing.

That’s a legitimate concern and there is a simple answer to it.

Polo is part of the Sauk Valley Media coverage area and Dixon Telegraph articles about them are often also run in both Polo and Forreston weekly papers, which share the exact same sports page.

The huge feature on Andrew Hofer last week was an example of this, along with other Telegraph-driven articles throughout the year.

Yes, Forreston gets shortchanged on SVM coverage and I’ve lobbied for the Cardinals to be added to the list of teams they cover, but to no avail. West Carroll and

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Man pleads guilty to stealing supplies for tornado victims

Gas station burglarized on Dec. 10 Ogle County Sheriff’s Police are investigating a burglary earlier this month at a Grand Detour convenience store and gas station.

Lt. Brian Ketter said the burglar or burglars broke the front door of the Shell Express Lane on Ill. 2 in the early morning hours of Dec. 10 and took items from the store.

He declined to say what was taken in the burglary because of the ongoing investigation.

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Shaw News Media A Stillman Valley man pleaded guilty last week in DeKalb County Court to stealing supplies that had been donated for victims of the Fairdale tornado.

Richard Burtch, 45, Stillman Valley, had previously pleaded not guilty to looting, theft, and attempted theft in connection with items stolen during The Shell station in Grand Detour was burglarized Dec.10 the cleanup after the April when someone broke the glass entrance door to enter the 9 EF-4 tornado that killed store. The door was covered with plywood so business two Fairdale women and could resume until the door was repaired.

Richard Burtch

destroyed much of the rural DeKalb County community.

Burtch pleaded guilty

Dec. 15 to felony theft by deception, which earned him 300 hours of community service and two years of probation, according to a court order from DeKalb County Judge Robert Pilmer.

The other charges were dropped.

Burtch will receive time served for his eight-day stay in the DeKalb County Jail, Assistant State’s Attorney David Weichel said.

Deputies along with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Turn to B4

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

Dec. 15 Kenneth J. Canalini, 29, Harvard, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and on two warrants for driving while license revoked. His bonds were set at $1,987.67 (full cash) and $5,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Kyle W. Middaugh, 45, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Middaugh’s full cash bond was set at $1,396 pending a court appearance.

Ryan A. Nicolosi, 27, Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

Nicolosi’s bond was set at $25,000 pending a court appearance.

Jason T. Vaughn, 35, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Vaughn posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8.

Dec. 17 Clinton York, 32, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked and obstructing justice. York’s bond was set at $50,000 pending a Dec. 18 court appearance.

Mark Huber, 51, Marengo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Huber posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 15.

Trisha Branning, 35, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Branning appeared in court where she was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 29.

vehicle, and an improper turn following a traffic stop at Ill. 52 and Sterling Road.

The vehicle was removed from the location by Pines Automotive. Knack was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

driver’s license following a traffic stop at Pershing and CountrySide Drive in Stillman Valley for a seat belt violation. Favela was transported to the Ogle County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Dec. 19 Sawyer Frano, 19, Polo, was arrested at 1:51 a.m. for the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis more than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams following a traffic stop at the intersection of Haldane Road and Long Street.

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

At 4:36 p.m., deputies stopped a gray Hyundai in the 6000 block of Ill. north for an equipment violation.

After a short investigation, deputies arrested a 17-yearold male from Rockford for possession of drug equipment and no valid driver’s license. He was also issued citations for no insurance and loud muffler.

He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released to a guardian.

Aracely M. Favela, 25, Stillman Valley, was arrested at 1:54 p.m. for no valid

Dec. 20 At 4:35 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at

Dec. 18 Kathleen A. Knack, 50, Dixon, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor

at 1:06 a.m. for driving while under the influence following a traffic stop in the 300 block of W. Roosevelt in Stillman Valley.

Tallman also received citations for expired registration, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign, no insurance, and failure to notify the Illinois Secretary of State of an address change.

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

Richard P. Craft, 52, Amboy, was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped by deputies on Ill. 251 near Davis Junction for an equipment violation.

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

At approximately 7 a.m., deputies responded to the 7500 block of south Lowell Park Road in reference to a reckless driving complaint.

It was soon learned that a red pickup was traveling north bound with no headlights, traveling into the south bound lane of traffic, nearly causing several head on collisions.

Several Ogle County

Dec. 21 William A. Tallman, 30, Stillman Valley, was arrested

deputies responded to the area to assist with a Lee County deputy who was attempting to stop the red pickup, however the driver failed to pull over.

Ogle County deputies positioned themselves ahead of the pursuit and deployed stop sticks which ended the pursuit.

The driver of the truck Michael Skeffington, 72, Dixon, was taken into custody without incident.

He was transported to the Lee County jail and not charged in the incident based on a pre-existing medical issue.

Joseph Termini, 60, Shannon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving on a suspended license. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Rachel M. Dillow, 28, Moline, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding Bureau County warrant for failure to appear on a deceptive practice charge following a traffic stop in the 14,000 block of W. Goose Hollow Road.

Dillow was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Devin Best, 22, Freeport, was arrested at 6:16 p.m. for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. Freeport Road. Best was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Ritchie Road and Woodlawn Road on a 2006 Jeep for speeding.

After a short investigation, and with the assistance of the Rochelle Police K9 Eddie, Jose Fernandez-Rodriguez, 27, Aurora, was arrested for unlawful possession of drug equipment and unlawful possession of cannabis.

Fernandez-Rodriguez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and was held in lieu of bond.

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Man pleads guilty to taking supplies From B3 found about 35 tubs still in boxes at Burtch’s home, along with eight tubs filled with donated items such as medicine, toiletries, and food.

Investigators also found three wheelbarrows and more than a dozen rakes, shovels, and brooms, according to the news release.

Burtch had been helping a family member clean up a

home that had been destroyed by the tornado, police have said.

After the debris had been removed, Burtch continued to take supplies for himself.

All supplies were collected and returned to the Fairdale residents.

Burtch’s attorney, Nancy Alamia, felt confident the case would go to trial after a Sept. 7 court appearance, but declined to comment after The small town of Fairdale, located in DeKalb County just east of the Ogle County line, was hit by the EF-4 tornado in April. This photo was taken on Ill. 72 looking to the west. Photo by Vinde Wells the Dec. 15 proceedings.

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

Dec. 14 Anthony Wurster, 25, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months probation.

Wurster must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed. He must also perform 100 hours of public service.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

One count of filing a false report of offense was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Michael McCallister, 31, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to failure to register as a sex offender, a Class 2 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Michael Johnson, 30, McHenry, pleaded guilty to

aggravated battery to a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing. He must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

Counts of aggravated battery, resisting a peace officer, and possession of cannabis were dismissed per a plea agreement.

Devin Griffith, 19, Rockford, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 90 days imprisonment and 30 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must pay a $750 probation fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of resisting or obstructing a peace officer

was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Aaron Watson, 25, Rockford, pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

One count of resisting or obstructing a peace officer was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Todd Fransen, 20, Stillman Valley, aggravated battery (two counts)/domestic battery (two counts)/ unlawful consumption of alcohol, plea Dec. 28.

Christina Kelchner,36, Oregon, forgery, plea Jan. 25.

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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

Benjamin Donaldson, 42, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Graham Flinchum, 36, Ashton, delivery of a controlled substance (two counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Britany Goike, 24, Chana, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, status Jan. 9.

Ryan Hayden, 27, Leaf River, criminal damage to property/domestic battery (two counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Gabriel Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglary (three counts)/aggravated identity theft (two counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Jeremy Izer, 24, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery/ battery (two counts), pretrial conference Feb. 8.

Anthony King, 36, Kings, obstructing justice, plea, Jan. 8.

Shane Albers, 25, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Dec. 28.

Saul Lara, 19, Ogle County, aggravated robbery (two counts), 402 conference Jan. 8.

Xavier Calzada, 30, Rochelle, aggravated battery (two counts), pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Michael McDonald, 67, Indiana, theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 8.

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: Parcel Number 22-08-179-014 22-08-179-014 22-08-179-014 22-08-252-002 22-08-252-002 22-08-252-002 22-08-252-002

Timothy Dial, 30, Ogle County, delivery of a controlled substance (four counts), preliminary hearing Jan. 13.

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201 MULBERRY LN 201 MULBERRY LN 112 FLAGG RD 112 FLAGG RD 418 N WOOLF CT 418 N WOOLF CT 418 N WOOLF CT

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

Kevin Moore, 55, Baileyville, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 8.

aggravated battery (two counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Dante Drayton, 38, Rockford, driving while license suspended, jury status call Feb. 22.

Daniel Swisher, 40, Peoria, aggravated fleeing or attempt to elude a peace officer (four counts)/ resisting or obstructing a peace officer (two counts)/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference March 14.

Pedro Mora-Mejia, 34, Rockford, aggravated robbery (two counts), jury status call Jan. 25.

Jessie Thornton, 25, Chana, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Randi Suter, 27, Mt. Morris, burglary (two counts), jury status call Dec. 28.

Glenn Hendrickson, 75, Oregon, aggravated battery, plea March 14.

Joel Gartman, 48, Byron, aggravated DUI (2 counts), aggravated battery/ domestic battery/obstructing a peace officer, pre-trial conference March 14.

Phillip Davis, 44, Minnesota, escape, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Jonathan Olson, 25, Rockford, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference Feb. 8.

James Bamborough, 46, Oregon, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Stephen Romando, 49, Oregon, threatening a public official (three counts), pretrial conference Feb. 8.

Sergio Garcia, 41, Rochelle, defrauding drug and alcohol screening, pretrial conference Jan. 11.

Stefanie WilliamsBlanton, 34, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Jason Edwards, 43, Stillman Valley, driving while license suspended, jury status call Jan. 25.

Robert Disch, 44, Oregon, aggravated DUI, jury status call Feb. 22.

Patrick McCann, 39, Rockford, aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Kevin Slayton, 61, Polo, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pre-trial conference March 14.

John Wells, 30, Oregon,

Bruce Stahlheber, 56, Rochelle, theft, jury status call Jan. 11.

Charles Gerber, 27, Batavia, theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Douglas Carr, 46, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

James Hill, 58, Rochelle, retail theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

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Rochelle, theft, jury status call Jan. 25.

Jacob Albers, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts), pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Kyle Lowe, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.Christopher Jones, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Clint Ingram, 25, Byron, theft, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Bradley Blake, 57, Oregon, theft, pre-trial conference Feb. 8.

Dec. 16 Jessica Winn, 28, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, status Jan. 20.

Cody Ward, 27, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of a hypodermic needle/obstructing justice, bond hearing Jan. 6.

Alicia Mayon, 35, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 14.

Robert Gibbons, 56, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Brett Johnson, 23, Rochelle, forgery, pre-trial conference Jan. 11.

Dec. 17 Justin Bennett, 22, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 14 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the VCVA Fund.

One count of possession of Turn to B5

County Record 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.

Dec. 11 Pennymac Loans, LLC, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments, LLC, 620 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $78,800.

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S. Willis, warranty deed to Bryce J. Hawkins and Monica Hawkins, 703 Golden Prairie Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $152,000.

Dec. 14 Jason C. Finkboner and Timothy C. Finkboner, quit claim deed to Jason C. Finkboner, Timothy C. Finkboner, and Jilayne I. Finkboner, 11703 E. Sunset Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Rebecca J. Brauer and Dale W. Brauer, warranty deed to First National Acceptance Co., 106 S. Second Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $97,000.

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LLC, warranty deed, Bryant Vangsness, 749 Brookview Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $70,875.

Stephanie M. Hanlin, quit claim deed to Daniel D. Hanlin, property in Byron Township, no address given.

Dec. 15 David S. Gatz, warranty deed to Hermilo F. Rodriquez, 1283 Sunnymeade Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $129,900.

Steen R. Smith and Kathleen A. Smith, quit claim deed to Ray A. Smith, 202 W. Second St., Leaf River, Leaf River Township.

E. Loyd Pohl and Sara J. Pohl, warranty deed to Nicholas K. Pohl, 507 N. Ninth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $92,500.

Wynnie E. Johnson, warranty deed David C. Henke, property on Skare Road, no address given, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $50,000.

Kenneth C. Hevrin, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Rick T. Snodgrass and Kathleen J. Snodgrass, 427 Ashelford Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $57,000.

Dennis L. Grove and Debra L. Grove, quit claim deed to Amanda L. Lovblad and Lance Lovblad, 606 S. Fourth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township.

Obituaries Shirley A. Babb Shirley Ann Babb, 80, Mt. Morris died on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron.

She was born Feb.9, 1935 in Freeport, the daughter of William C. and Ethel (Bear) Swisher.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

David P. Short Sr. David P. Short Sr., 64, Polo, died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

David was born on Oct. 29, 1951 in Milledgeville, the son of Neil and Blanche (Snyder) Short.

He married Irene Thibeault on Jan. 20, 1970 in Freeport.

David farmed and worked for Johnson Controls as an assembler until he retired.

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Shirley enjoyed playing bingo and frequent trips to the casino.

Survivors include her son, Michael (Donelle) Wahl, Pueblo, Colorado; brother, Gary (Linda) Swisher; grandchildren, Michael, Joseph and Melissa Wahl; special nephew, Roger Dan (Georgia) Swisher; special niece, Michelle Henderson.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Roy; and brother, Roger.

Services were held on Dec. 22 at Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.

Burial was at Willwood Burial Park.

Lions Club, enjoyed farming, selling farm toys, and helped to keep the Polo Toy Show going year after year.

Survivors include wife, Irene; daughter, Renee Short, Polo; son, Jeffrey Short, Polo; sister, Linda (Pete) Meyer, Leaf River; brothers, Chuck (Sumiko) Short, North Carolina; Jim (Clare) Short, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David Short Jr.; sister, Betty Bowlin; and brother, Leroy

Short.

Visitation will be held on Monday Dec. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. also at the Polo Family Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.

Christ J. Fillip Jr.

Christ J. Fillip Jr., 85, formerly of Chicago and Leaf River, succumbed to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015.

He was the loving husband of the late Betty; dear father of Mary Rose Fillip and Visit delehantyfh.com to Christ Michael (Debbie) Fillip; and proud grandfather leave online condolences.

Edward G. Brattrud

Edward G. Brattrud, 88, met his Lord and Virginia, his wife of 63 years, in heaven on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, ending a long and fruitful life.

He had a peaceful passing under the loving care of Care Haven Homes and Interim Hospice, Overland Park, Kansas.

Ed was born July 2, 1927, in Waseca, Minnesota, Visit www. to Andrew and Hortense polofamilyfuneralhome.com Brattrud and grew up on the family farm in Baileyville. to send condolences.

He attended Baileyville Grade School and Forreston Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth High School, where he St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 •Only $13 graduated in 1945.

Dec. 16 Michael M. Reichenbach and Ana Reichenbach, warranty deed to Beverly Nicastro, 9700 W. Edgewood Rd., Dixon, Woosung Township, $143,000.

deed to Jens Hedegaard, Kimberly Hedegaard, and Katrine Hedegaard, property on North Razorville Road, no address given, Oregon, Rockvale Township, $190,000.

Brian D. Johnson, warranty deed to Douglas Johnson and Kathleen Johnson, 11662 E. Sunset Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $65,000.

Randy Wakenight, warranty deed to K4K, LLC, 204 Flambeau Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township.

Evelyn L. Whildin, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Eduardo Restani, 306 E. South Park Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township, $47,000.

Gerald A. Martin and Wesley D. Martin, warranty

Dec. 17 Brendan D. Johnson, warranty deed to Timothy J. Pyatt, 1412 Kingsway Ct., Byron, Byron Township, $125,000.

of Cody and Doug.

He was president of Fillip Metal Cabinet and travelled to 73 countries on all seven continents.

He enjoyed deep sea fishing and fishing the Canadian wilds, and hunting deer, rabbit, pheasant, and elk on horseback in Idaho.

He was an avid golfer at the Oregon Country Club.

As a landholder in Leaf River, he was involved in a large swine operation, was on the Committee of 10 for the Leaf River School system, and was ardently opposed to the Baileyville Wind Farm.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice or Dad’s favorite were locally seversondells.org or arbor day,org.

He attended Dubuque University and graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry in 1950 and a master of science degree in biology and chemistry in 1955.

He married Virginia Johnson in Plainville, on Aug 16, 1953, and raised two sons, Gale (Leanne) and Mark (Lorraine).

Ed spent his teaching career in Illinois inspiring students first at Durand Boys’ School for delinquent boys, then in

Payson, Mt. Carroll, and finally in Polo.

Ed had high expectations of his students, regardless of their intellectual abilities and physical limitations; he expected all to do the best they could individually do.

Ed’s special touch reached beyond the classroom by creating a relationship with students that fostered having a humble, wholesome attitude, and being significant and of value to society.

In 1962, Ed was selected the Illinois Teacher of the Year and was runner-up for National Teacher of the Year, an honor sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education and Look Magazine.

He was also featured as one of the top five teachers in America in the book, “Not for Glory.”

Ed later served as a Fellow at Colorado State Teachers College, Kansas State University, Northern Colorado University, and Stanford.

He was an active member in the National Science Foundation, Illinois Chemistry Teachers Association, and the National Biology Science Curriculum study, and his research and articles have been featured in many chemistry and educational journals nationally.

In 1963, Ed joined the Illinois State Board of Education and retired in 1992 after serving the field of education for 42 years.

Ed was extremely active in his community and family.

He served as elder in his church, taught Sunday school for more than 30 years, led men’s prayer groups, and was very active in supporting the Rockford Rescue Mission, Lions Club, the Ogle County Retired Teachers organization, and Gideon International.

Ed will long be remembered as Gale and Mark’s biggest fan.

Despite all his travel and hectic work schedule, he missed only one game, concert, play, or any other activity they participated in for more than 20 years.

Ed knew he was a rich man for the countless blessings he received from God through the abundant love of his wife, Virginia; sons, Gale and Mark, and his seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; brother, Craig; sister, Jeannine; and cousins, nephews, and great nephews.

Ed was a great man of God and his humble influence on this earth will be remembered for generations.

A memorial service is planned for Thursday, Jan 7 at 1 p.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, White Chapel Mausoleum, Gladstone, Missouri.

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Fire safety tips offered for Christmas decorations With the holiday season upon us once again, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds all Illinois residents to be vigilant about the fire risks presented by Christmas trees, decorations, overloaded extension cords and candles.

They carry tremendous danger when unattended, and are often linked to seasonal home fires.

In 2013, 91 house fires reported in Illinois were caused by Christmas trees

and other decorations.

Those fires resulted in more than $1.7 million in property loss.

“The holidays are a busy time, therefore it is easy to get swept up in the holiday spirit and forget about fire risks and safety,” said State Fire Marshal Matt Perez in a press release.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2009 and 2013, two of every five fires in December and January

were linked to Christmas trees, holiday lights and other decorations.

The same report indicates that U.S. fire departments have responded to an average of 210 Christmas tree fires annually.

The OSFM offers the following tips to residents who want their holidays to be enjoyable and safe: Christmas Trees Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit and is at least

three feet away from any heat sources such as fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or space heaters.

Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the room or going to bed.

When using an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as UL listed.

Make sure artificial trees are tested and labeled as fire resistant.

When using a fresh tree, make sure the green needles

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Dec. 14 through Dec. 20.

Dec. 14 At 3:15 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Fourth and Washington streets involving a 2006 Chevrolet driven by Mike B. Ramsey, 29, Rochelle, and a 2003 Ford driven by Shantez D. Coleman, 26, Oregon.

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

At 6:03 p.m., police took one 13-year-old female juvenile, Oregon, into limited

custody for the offense of criminal damage to property.

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

Dec. 17 At 8 a.m., police took a report of a two-vehicle traffic crash that had occurred on Dec. 16 in the 100 block of Jefferson Street at approximately 7 p.m., involving a 2012 Chevrolet driven by Jennifer L. Baier, 58, Elgin, and a parked 1995 Chevrolet belonging to Matthew S. Adamec, 38, Oregon.

No citations were issued.

Dec. 20 Chloe R. Olson, 20, Byron, was arrested at 1:08 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Olson was also issued a citation for improper lane usage. Olson was transported to the Ogle County jail.

These violations occurred in the 1000 block of W. Washington Street.

One parking ticket was issued from Dec. 14-20.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Dec. 14-20 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ........................

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don’t fall off when touched.

This could mean that the tree is brittle and dry, and therefore hazardous.

Put trees in a sturdy, waterholding stand.

Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1-2” from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water daily.

After Christmas, remove the tree promptly. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home.

Holiday Lights Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory.

Determine whether lights are designed for indoor or outdoor use. Only use indoor lights indoors, and outdoor lights only outdoors.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections.

Never overload extension cords, outlets or power strips.

Use no more than three light sets on any one extension cord.

Extension cords should be placed against the wall to avoid tripping hazards, but do not run cords under rugs, around furniture legs, or across doorways.

Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of LED strands that are safe to connect.

Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

Keep a fire extinguisher close by.

Candles Consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles.

If using traditional candles, keep them at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when leaving the room going to bed.

Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over, and are placed on uncluttered surfaces.

Avoid using candles in the bedroom, where two of five U.S. candle fires begin, or other areas where people may fall asleep.

Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle.

Always put candles out before leaving the room.

Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains or drapes, or with any potentially flammable item.

Keep a fire extinguisher close by.

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.

Skyler A. Cavazos, 21, Polo, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 14, 2015 (May 23, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Clarissa E. Clark, 32, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit,

Dec. 17, 2015 (June 21, 2015), $120.

Chasity M. Leuthner, 43, Mt. Morris, improper traffic lane usage, Dec. 14, 2015 (July 18, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Jaeden E. Hervet, 16, Byron, speeding 35-plus mph over the speed limit, Dec. 14, 2015 (Aug. 29, 2015), $452 I-bond, recog.

Jacob V. Feiden, 22, Mt. Morris, disregarding stop sign, Dec. 17, 2015 (Sept. 3, 2015), $120.

Dawn A. Patton, 32, Polo, driving on suspended license $546 I-bond, recog.; operating an uninsured

motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion, Dec. 14, 2015 (Sept. 14, 2015).

Marissa L. Myers, 16, Byron, stopping/standing/ parking/ in a non-business district, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 1, 2015), $160.

Matthew S. Steder, 24, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to unsafe equipment, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 10, 2015), $500 promise to comply.

Joseph E. Grant, 35, Mt. Morris, improper passing in special zone, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 14, 2015), $120.

Betty S. Sotelo, 28, Mt.

Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 14, 2015 (Nov. 13, 2015), $120.

Wendy M. Parks Martin, 25, Leaf River, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 14, 2015 (Nov. 17, 2015), $120.

Kristen L. Wessman, 34, Byron, no valid registration, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 17, 2015), $120.

Susan R. Bowman, 55, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 24, 2015), $120.

Matthew J. Krawczyk, 27, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 28, 2015), $120.

Matthew R. Harazin, 34, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 16, 2015 (Nov. 25, 2015), $160.

Pedro F. Perez, Jr., 49, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 14, 2015 (Nov. 30, 2015), $175.

Daniel R. Hartman, 73, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 14, 2015 (Dec. 1, 2015), $120.

Rhonda K. Baal, 32, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 15, 2015 (Dec. 1, 2015) $120.

Jesse H. Barnhart, 22, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle,

Dec. 14, 2015 (Dec. 1, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Maria D. Martinez, 55, Chana, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, Dec. 17, 2015 (Dec. 6, 2015), dismissed per state motion; a second charge of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, Dec. 17, 2015 (Dec. 11, 2015), also dismissed per state motion.

Robin L. Ratliff, 49, Byron, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 17, 2015 (Dec. 15, 2015), $120.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY 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 FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Stillman BancCorp N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Samantha R. Owen a/k/a Samantha SageOwen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00066 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 24-24-301-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Street Rochelle, IL 61068

714 N. 10th

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 14-1509109.

I679262 Dec. 24 & 31 2015 & Jan. 7 2016

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 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.

I677921 Dec, 10, 17, 24, 2015

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 FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Otilia Silva; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00045 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 08-27-330-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 W. Main Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 14-1505609.

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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 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jose L. Canchola; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/18/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 24-24-204-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1076 Turkington Terrace Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1504319.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs.

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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.

I677921 Dec, 10, 17, 24, 2015

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, Rockford, IL 61114 815-316-8540 ewhitman@reilly-lawoffices.com.

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 FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Stillman BancCorp N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Samantha R. Owen a/k/a Samantha SageOwen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00066 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/21/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 ONE (1) AND THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF LOTS TWO AND THREE (2 & 3) IN BLOCK TWO (2) EXCEPT THE SOUTH FIFTY-SIX (56) FEET OF THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF LOTS TWO AND THREE (2 & 3) IN WESTERN PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 161, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 24-24-301-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 714 N. 10th Street Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-09109.

I679262 Dec. 24 & 31 2015 & Jan. 7 2016

NOTICE OF INTENTION OF COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 222, OGLE, LEE AND WHITESIDE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS TO ISSUE $1,725,000 WORKING CASH FUND BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on the 14th day of December, 2015, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois (the “District”), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,725,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes.

A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board (the “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 243 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 8th day of November, 2016.

The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If o such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the District shall thereafter be authorized to issue said bonds for the purpose hereinabove provided.

By order of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois.

Dated this 14th day of December, 2015 /s/ Christina Kitson Secretary, Board of Education, Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois /s/ Yancey Webster President, Board of Education, Community Unit School District Number 222, Ogle, Lee and Whiteside Counties, Illinois Dec. 24, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Otilia Silva; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00045 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 4 IN BLOCK 2 OF AMICK'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 08-27-330-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 W. Main Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-05609.

I679263 Dec. 24 & 31 2015 Jan. 7 2016

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 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 FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jose L. Canchola; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00075 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/18/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/5/16 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 117 AS DESIGNATED ON THE PLAT MAY 4TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS, PAGE 24, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, COUNTY OF OGLE. PIN 24-24-204-011 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Terrace Rochelle, IL 61068

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-04319.

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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.

County Newspapers!

NOW HIRING

Come join our growing team and make a difference!

Ogle

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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-ppaced 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.

CLASSIFIEDS

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B10 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 24, 2015 Page B10

2010 FORD

#VTE719AS

ESCAPE XLT

#XTA115

WAS $9,995

2010 VW

NEW BEETLE 2.5L

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2010 DODGE

#NF186A

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2011 CHRYSLEER

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#GF253A

ONLY 50k miles

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2000 Saturn SL2 - #TA529AV - $1,995* 2001 Ford Windstar - #NF324AV - $2,995* 2002 Buick Lesabre - #XT6135A - $3,995* 2000 Ford F150 - #TF242BR - $3,995* 2004 Nissan Quest - #PF608AJ - $3,995* 2006 Dodge Caravan - #DG016AY - $3,995* 2004 Lincoln LS - #TF434AU - $4,495* 2007 Saturn Aura - #CYF231B - $4,990* 2003 Buick Lesabre - #TF346BS - $4,995* 2004 Chrysler Pacifica - #TF430A - $4,995* Prix-#CYF377A2-$5 499* 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix #CYF377A2 $5,4 499 4

ALL UNDER 40k MILES

BUY NOW

114,995 4,995

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14,995

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2009 Toyota Pruis - #TF407AZ - $8,897* 2009 Pontiac G6 - #GF041A - $8,940* 2004 BMW X5 - #VPD727A - $9,495* 2010 VW Beetle - #XTA115 - $9,525* 2010 Toyota Pruis - #TF726AX - $9,978* 2003 Lexus LS430 - #TF388AZ - $9,995* 2007 Jeep Compass - #TF369AK - $9,995* 2009 Chrysler T&C - #CF046AX - $9,995* 2010 Ford Escape - #TE719AS - $9,995* 2007 Toyota Camry - #TG050AX - $9,995* Chrysler $9 995* 2008 Chrys sler T&C - #BF043B - $ s $9,995

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2013 Chevy Equinox #BG014B -$19,995* 2014 Dodge Challenger #TF398AU -$21,495* 2013 Toyota Tacoma #VPD722 -$21,995* 2012 Ford Mustang #XTA117A -$22,690* 2014 Nissan Murano #CYG031A -$22,696* 2014 Chevy Camaro #NG027AZ -$23,995* 2011 Jeep G. Cherokee #JF023AX -$24,495* 2012 Lincoln MKT #BF049A -$24,876* 2011 Cadillac CTS #KE029A -$24,889* 2010 Toyota Highlander #TF424AS -$25,872* 2013 Toyota Sienna #JG013A -$26,623* 2014 Toyota RAV4 #TG029AR -$27,495* 2012 GMC Sierra #GF271B -$27,995* 2012 Toyota Tacoma #TG048AZ -$27,995* 2014 Chevy Impala #XPD847A -$27,995* 2013 GMC Sierra #GF198A -$28,339*

We’re Expanding at Ken Nelson Auto Group!

2015 Nissan Rogue #JG019AZ -$28,495* 2012 Toyota Tacoma #CYF384A -$28,994* 2013 Ford F150 #CYF417A -$28,944* 2012 Nissan Murano #GG050A - 28,995* 2013 Chevy Silverado #NF182A -$28,828* 2011 Chevy Silverado #CYG052A -$29,995* 2013 GMC Acadia #GF153A -$29,998* 2014 Chevy Traverse #CYF021A -$29,998* 2014 Toyota Venza #TF420A -$30,583* 2013 Chevy Traverse #CYF263B -$30,925* 2013 GMC Sierra #GF313A -$31,994* 2013 Cadillac XTS #KG001A -$32,899* 2014 GMC Sierra #GF326A -$32,995* 2012 Lincoln Navigator #CYF392A $33,980* 2012 Jeep Wrangler #CYF331A -$33,983* 2014 Toyota Tundra #GF239A -$34,997*

ALL UNDER 40k MILES

PR PRE-OWNED RE OWNEEED R SELECTION

2014 Nissan Versa #CYF410A-$11,292* 2012 Chevy Captive #PA779B1-$11,986* 2013 Chevy Sonic #NF242A-$12,899* 2013 Chevy Malibu #CYF405A-$14,287* 2015 Nissan Versa #IPF621 -$14,720* 2015 Nissan Versa #IPF622 -$14,720* 2014 Toyota Corolla #TF385AZ -$15,995* 2015 Nissan Versa #IPF623 -$15,995* 2013 Toyota Pruis #TF390A -$16,158* 2015 Chevy Trax #JF089AY -$17,294* 2012 Toyota Pruis #DG002AZ -$17,899* 2013 Nissan Altima #IPD605 -$17,986* 2012 Chevy Silverado #CYF064A -$17,992* 2012 Buick Lacrosse #BG005A -$18,574* 2011 Chrysler T&C #CF038A -$18,587* 2014 Dodge Journey #DF067AZ -$19,990*

SIEERRA 1500 SLT

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2002 Chevy Trailblazer - #TG041A - $5,995* 2007 Kia Rondo - #JF088CY - $5,995* 2002 Buick Lesabre - #BG002A - $6,995* 2007 Lincoln Towncar - #CYF393B - $6,995* 2008 Dodge Dakota - #NF255AJ - $6,995* 2006 Buick Lacrosse - #BG003B - $7,848* 2008 Chevy Equinox - #CYF312A - $7,994* 2005 Nissan Murano - #NF338AK - $7,995* 2006 Toyota Sienna - #VP8706A - $8,324* 2004 Pontiac GTO - #NF350AZ - $8,659* 2008 Pontiac G6 895* 6 - #CYF160A - $8 $8,895 5

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MPG HIGHWAY

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Out Our NEW Pre-Owned Lot!!!

Make 1 Stop & Shop the LARGEST Selection of New & Pre-Owned Vehicles in the Sauk Valley Area!

NEW WINTER SALES HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:30-7pm FRIDAY 8:30-6pm SATURDAY 8:30-5pm

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Celebrating years

1100 N. Galena - Dixon, IL - 815.288.4455 - www.KenNelsonAuto.com Warren Gridley Mike Freeman

General Manager General Manager g

Chad Conderman Thais Fazekas

Rick Pontnak Brad Claussen Craig Buchanan Sales Manager

Sales Manager g

Jamie Curia

Al Riley

Sales Manager

Bob Pilling

Sales Manager g

Rick Hauser

Sales Manager g

Rusty Baker Clayton Bonnell Adam Chapman

Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional

Sherry Law

Brett Simpson

Denny Bellows Ron Stephenitch

Joe Patzer

Mike Baker

Carl Buehler

Jeff Dewey

Professio Business Manager Business Manager Sales Professional Saless Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional

Sally Deming Donielle Freytag Josh Vannoy

Leon Mealing Tanner Dornacher Dave Kipping

Steve Davis

Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional Sales Professional

*Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. With approved credit. Not everyone will qualify. a. 3.24% apr for 72 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. b. 2.74% apr for 72 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. c. 3.99% apr for 84 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. d 3.99% apr for 78 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. e. 3.49% apr for 78 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. f. 3.49% apr for 75 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. g. 2.79% apr for 84 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. h. 3.24% apr for 75 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. i. 2.59% apr for 66 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. Dealer not liable for errors.

We Buy Vehicles! Call Chuck TODAY! 815.973.0000

B11 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 24, 2015 Page B11

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY Cal Spa Hot Tub for sale in excellent condition. Lots of jets, waterfall, different colored lights, head rests and I will give you all the chemicals. It has hardly been used. If interested I will send you pictures. $3500. Originally it cost $7,000.

Call 815-994-2009 Order Your Homemade/ Hand Delivered Holiday Cakes and Cookies Now! 815-677-4137 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

FAX YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS! Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press

815-626-5365

FARM LAND WANTED

815

Family farming operation wanting to expand; looking for land to cash rent or 50/50.

Please send replies to Box #:1311 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

Purebred Pygmy Goat Kids, 5 wks., shots, dehorned, neutered 815-6317391 (no texting)

AUTOMOBILES

905

1999 Ford Escort 77K miles, many new parts. Needs some work, runs good $700 obo 815-284-9881

NEW TODAY 2002 Toyota Camry, Looks & runs great 252k mi. $3200 OBO 815-625-6629

NEW TODAY 2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury Edit., silver, black leather. 4yr GM bumper to bumper warranty, 9K mi. $26,900.

Jeff 815-631-7610 96' Chevy Lumina, low mi. dependable. $2,200 OBO. 815-631-3130 leave message creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

910

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1997 Chevy S10 ext. cab, 157k mi., bedliner, runs good, $2000 815-632-3397

2008 Pace American 4 placed enclosed drive-on drive-off snowmobile trailer $3,900 815-716-0297

VANS

2009 Single Axle (load trail) trailer.

5'x10' dove tail & drop down ramp.

Set up w/ removable wheel chock to carry bigger motorcycle. $1,000 815-535-3503

911

2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011

4X4S

912

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg. or 815-631-6350 815-631-5495.

MOTORCYCLES

SNOWMOBILES

Passport

2008 Harley 1200 Davidson Sportster Custom, low miles, $4,500 815-499-9409

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Get Into The Spirit

FOID

Thursday December 24, 2015

Photos

955

2011 Ski Doo MXZ TNT well maintained sled, always stored indoors.

3400 mi. $5,300 815-499-1640

Ogle County

935

GREAT GARAGE SALES

Astrograph

Newspapers 815-732-6166

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

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

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Anyone trying to convince you to be impulsive or to take a risk is best avoided. Listen to the opinions of others with interest, but do your own thing.

A romantic gesture will improve your personal life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Children and family activities will highlight your day. A short trip will result in an interesting change of events.

Instigate and welcome change.

Share your feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Speak up, offer suggestions and do your best to put others at ease. Your kindness will make a difference. A little romance will bring you closer to someone you love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stick to a budget. Say little and do a lot. You’ll face controversy if you get together with people who think differently than you.

Positive comments and patience will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Travel plans, relaxed conversations with colleagues or discussions about the future with your partner look promising. A

romantic evening will ensure future happiness. Call distant relatives and friends to wish them well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotions will surface, causing you to speak your mind. Your blatant honesty will bring about sudden and irreversible changes between you and the person you spar with.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get into the spirit of the season. Whether you host a get-together or travel to spend time with friends or relatives, your sparkling company will make a difference to those you encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Your heart is in the right place, but not everyone will be happy with your choices. Offering to help someone in need will be gratifying, but could miff a close friend, loved one or family member.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Backtrack if you can. Problems at home will lead to bad decisions or unexpected changes. Keep the peace until a better opportunity comes along to overcome any adversity you face.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make home improvements or changes to the way you live or do things at home. An offer to help someone in need will be returned with an unexpected favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You may feel like you should take on everyone else’s problems, but you are best off not meddling. You’ll only be given half the information you need to make a good suggestion.

Celebrate with the one you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get out and socialize. The conversations you have will lead to unusual banter. Keep your money in a safe place. Mixing business with pleasure will be detrimental.

©2015 UFS

For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com 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

E xperience Sudoku!

Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

Weekly Publication of the: Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, Tri-County Press

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious” Vols. 1 & 2

B12 Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 24, 2015 Page B12

1701 E 4th St., Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-625-9600

GREG MAJESKI

BRENT THOMAS

DAN VEREIDE

DAN DANREITER

Over 200 Vehicles In Stock!

Your Low Price Leader For - “LIKE NEW, OFF LEASE VEHICLES” 2014 CHEVY IMPALA

YOUR CHOICE $14,987*

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Leather, Sunroof!

2013 FORD FIESTA SE

2012 VW JETTA

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2013 DODGE CHARGER SXT

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2013 FORD EDGE

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2013 FORD ESCAPE

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AFFORDABLE AWD LUXURY! 2007 BMW 328 XI

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18,987*

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TOYOTA! TOYOTA!

19,987*

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2012 TOYOTA RAV4 4X4

19,987*

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE LINCOLNS! FROM $17,987!* LINCOLN MKS LINCOLN MKZ

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ONLY 40,000 Miles, Local Trade, Like New, Loaded!!!!

17K Actual Miles, Loaded, Leather, Navigation, Local Trade

LEXUS ES350’S

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$9,999*

ALL WHEEL DRIVE LEXUS! YOUR CHOICE! LEXUS RX350’S

11,987*

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LEXUS IS350’S

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CADILLAC CTS LOW MILES, FACTORY WARRANTY!

www.majeskimotors.com *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.