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County officials propose scaled back budget By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Ogle County officials are proposing a budget for next year with somewhat scaled back appropriations. Finance & Insurance Committee Chairman Greg Sparrow, of Rochelle, presented the 2018 budget to the rest of the board at a special meeting Monday evening with $39,068,994 in proposed appropriations, $47,862 less than estimated a year ago for the current year. According to the budget document, the county plans to levy $12.6 million in property taxes for the new fiscal year, which begins Dec. 1. The appropriation for the

cash-strapped General Fund is $14.2 million, and Sparrow said currently that fund could be as much as $740,000 in the hole. During a phone conversation Tuesday, he said that the recently enacted hiring freeze could solve some of that deficit, along with borrowing from the Solid Waste Fund. Employees are also being asked not to take wage increases for next year. The county is currently in contact negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police and the union that represents Probation Department employees. The board is expected to vote on the budget and appropriation at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

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Hydrant Flushes The Polo Water Department will flush water mains throughout the city on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday, Nov. 8.

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Above, students dressed as their favorite book characters line up to attend the Halloween event in the gym at Centennial Elementary School Friday morning. At right, Liam Rosquist was dressed as Tom Sawyer. Below, pictured left to right are: kindergarten teacher Erin Wilhelms, Alonna Witkowski, fourth grade teacher Kelsie Jones, Kaiyle Horton, and fourth grade teacher Jennifer Yingling as characters from Charlotte’s Web. Photos by Vinde Wells

Polo man sentenced for attempted arson By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

time that an acquaintance of Parker’s called 911 around 1:30 a.m. to report a disturbance at that address. A Polo man pleaded was The first police officer on sentenced recently to the scene called for seven years in state the fire department prison for attempted when he smelled an residential arson. accelerant through Johnathon Parker, an open door and 33, pleaded guilty in saw a burning TV Ogle County Court inside the house. Oct. 20. Cavanaugh said an Under the terms Johnathon P. accelerant had been Parker of a plea agreement, poured on the floors, Judge Robert but did not ignite. Hanson dismissed a charge of Parker had fled the scene aggravated battery. by the police arrived but was He also sentenced Parker arrested the next morning at a to two years mandatory friend’s home in Polo. supervised release after he Parker has a lengthy completes his prison term. criminal history and has The charges stem from served several sentences an incident on April 2 when in state prison since 2001 Parker tried to set a fire in a on charges including mob home where he was living at action, aggravated battery, 302 E. Mason St., Polo. possession of weapons by a Polo Police Chief Kurt felon, residential burglary, Cavanaugh said at the and forgery.

Disc golf comes to Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris is now home to what a proponent says is America’s fastest growing sport. Mt. Morris native Denny Garkey, who now lives in Freeport, designed the new nine-hole, or basket, disc golf course completed a few weeks ago on the east side of the park. Garkey, a disc golfer himself, can’t say enough good things about it. “It’s the fastest growing sport in America for the last 10 years,” he said. “It’s very easy to learn - basically

if you can throw a frisbee you can play. Anyone from eight to 80 can do it. It’s inexpensive and fun. There’s really no downside.” Basically, the course consists of wire baskets, and players throw a frisbee-like disc, hoping to land it in the basket. The game is played using rules similar to golf. Players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area toward a basket, throwing again from the landing position of the disc until it goes into the basket. To win, a player must complete the course with the lowest number of total throws.

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Garkey explained that although 4,000 types of discs are available, players usually use three different ones for varying distances, corresponding to the different kinds of golf clubs. The 1967 Mt. Morris High School graduate also designed disc golf courses at Highland Community College and Krape Park in Freeport. He said he approached an MMHS classmate Jan Hough, a former village trustee and Parks Committee chairman, at a class reunion about building a course in Mt. Morris. Dennis Cheatwood, of Mt. Morris, fires a disc toward a basket on the newly installed

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Winter-like fall weather brings out heavier coat By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society

Bad Kitties “Bad Kitty” was the book and costume of choice for this group at Friday’s Halloween event at Centennial Elementary School. Pictured left to right are: third grader Kylieanne Vaultonberg, Special Education teacher Katie Wright, kindergartner Aubree Cheever, and first grader Joelle Baker. Photo by Vinde Wells

Fall supper will be held Nov. 11 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo invites the community to its annual fall supper on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lower level Fellowship Hall. The menu includes ham loaf, au gratin potatoes,

green beans, Jell-O, rolls, pies, and beverages. A silent auction and a bake sale will also be held with proceeds going toward kitchen renovation. Tickets should be purchased early. The suggested donation is

$10 for adults and $5 for children under age 10. Tickets may be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at 815-946-2919 (leave a message). They will not be available at the door.

Church to host Thanksgiving meal The Polo Church of the Brethren will host a community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to get together on Thanksgiving Day,

especially for those who want to share their Thanksgiving Day, or for some who would otherwise be alone. Bring a favorite Thanksgiving dish to share or just come for the food and fellowship.

The church will provide the turkey, dressing, and mashed potatoes. Monetary donations will be accepted to help cover the cost. To make reservations, call Evelyn Bowman at 815-9462302.

Polo Police Report Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh released the following information on Oct. 30. Oct. 20 Johnathon P. Parker, 33, Polo, was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Parker was arrested and charged with attempted residential arson (Class 2 felony) subsequent to an incident that occurred on April 2 in the 300 block of East Mason Street.

Oct. 24 A 16-year-old male juvenile, Polo, was taken into limited custody as a runaway at 7:52 p.m. The male juvenile was released to the custody of a parent. Oct. 25 A 16-year-old male juvenile, Polo, was taken into limited custody as a runaway at 3:35 p.m. The male juvenile was released to the custody of a parent. Oct. 28

Dudley Winn Jr., 57, Lubbock, Texas, was cited at 8:56 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. Winn was released on an I-bond. Jonathan B. Heath, 19, Freeport, was cited at 11:34 p.m. for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. Heath was released on an I-bond.

This week certainly felt like winter had arrived. I started out with a jacket and went back into the house for a heavier coat. I got a winter one. I started out again and went back for a winter hat. I cannot stand to be cold outside. The flowers were all still blooming beautifully, and we still had not been faced with a frost. But the cold wind made me start to empty the pots for next spring. I brought in two geraniums and a special impatiens. Then I remembered the cat and last year. The Internet said they could both be toxic to cats so out the plants went to the garage. It has been a strange fall with flowers lasting so long. When the weather turns cold, my body clockwork wants to start thinking Christmas and yet we have not yet had Halloween. So this week I went to the store and purchased several big bags of candy. In Eagle Point we did not have many knocking on our door for a trick or a treat. In town we are enjoying seeing my first graders bring their children to our door for a treat. Where have the years

gone? I always was a great one to dress up while I was teaching. Many times Susan had to slide down in the car to avoid being seen with a witch, a clown, or little Red Riding Hood. That big red cape became a coat for Mrs. Santa in later years as she rode on the fire truck. I remember one year we promoted a contest to have parents make their child’s costume rather than have to purchase them. So it was homemade costume year. Parents were to put something together from an old box of clothes or make something from scraps of old stuff around the house. Instead we had the sewing mothers go into high gear and the costumes were elaborate. Each mother attempted to outdo the other and it was a tremendous amount of hard work. We did not do that again. Sewing is not easy. One year when the Eagle Point School was still going the younger children in the families were invited to the Halloween party at the school. I made costumes for Bruce and Krista and turned them into Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. I used sheets for part of the costumes and they were very difficult to sew on, and

I never made anything out of old sheets again. A ghost might work where you just had to cut two holes and that would be it. I never got into making Halloween costumes again. This week I picked up from a doctor’s office in Polo an old notebook dated 1903. It was the property of Ida Walker, and at the time she wrote all this information she was a sophomore in Polo High School. The notes are on different individuals throughout our history. The first person was Captain John Smith, and Miss Walker’s writing was perfect. Ida Walker went on to be one of our teachers. I think maybe fifth grade. I just missed having her as a teacher since she had just retired but I did know of her. I also knew where she lived on Mason Street and the house was always Ida Walker’s house to me. I do not know how many years she taught or how her notebook got to Freeport but it did. It came into the Goodwill Store in Freeport and someone thought it needed to go back to Polo. So when they visited the chiropractor they brought Ida’s notebook along, and I got a call to pick it up. This gives me a chance to research Ida’s life a bit and find out more about her.

Christmas craft classes will be offered at the Polo Senior Center. A Christmas Farm House Craft class will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. For anyone who needs a gift for a grab bag or a hard to buy for person, or maybe just a simple Christmas decoration, this class offers an easy Christmas craft made from a Mason jar and cotton. All supplies will be provided the cost of the class is $10 per person, and

registration is required. Call 815-946-3818. Spoon Christmas Tree Craft will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For those who don’t like to put up a big Christmas tree, this may be the solution. Why not make a Christmas tree out of spoons? The fee for this craft is $20 per person, and all supplies will be provided. Participants will take home three beautifully decorated trees, one 12- inch

white tree, one nine-inch silver tree, and one six and three-quarters-inch white tree. All three will be trimmed out in holiday bling. A hot glue gun will be used for this craft. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited to 12 people. Sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 22. Samples of the trees are on display at the senior center. Call 815-946-3818 to register.

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Memorial gift means opportunities for kids By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A memorial gift means more learning opportunities for children at the Mt. Morris Public Library. The Maggie & Amos Foundation officially donated $1,200 to the library Saturday — and more will be coming — in memory of Maggie Meyer, 31, Byron, and her 3-yearold son Amos who died as a result of a house fire a little more than a year ago. Maggie, who grew up in Mt. Morris, was a teacher at the Chana Educational Center. Her co-workers there held fundraisers and formed the foundation. Foundation members, library officials, and Maggie’s parents Don and Luann Rosko, Mt. Morris, came together for a quiet ceremony at the library Saturday morning. “This is very exciting,” said library director Mary Cheatwood. “We gave them a wish list and they gave us almost everything on it. We couldn’t have afforded all these things otherwise.” She said the money has been used to purchase beanbag chairs, Staxis and Keva building blocks, a

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak There is a chill in the air and the very small beginnings of snowflakes flying in the cold breeze. The seasons come and go, but the Creator is our constant. We are thankful for all the ways He protects and cares for us. God is good. This morning in church, we were greeted by Jim and Nancy Hopkins. Our special music was a our own Larry Riffle on his harmonica. Larry played three hymns, “I’ll Be Listening,” “Down in My Heart,” and “There is a Fountain.” We are glad Larry shares his talents with us. The hymns for this morning’s service were chosen by Robert Toms. We sang several old favorites, including, “Bringing in the Sheaves.” We heard a wonderful message from Rev. Charlotte Hoppe during our time of worship. After church, Deb Ohlwine and I went to lunch before going to see the documentary, “All the Queen’s Horses” in Dixon. It was a very informative

marble run, and the makings of a LEGO wall. Lynn Kalnins, vice principal at the education center and a friend of Maggie’s, also brought two iPhones for the library’s Lego Club that will help youngsters operate the club’s Meeperbots.

Kalnins explained how the foundation came into being. “After we lost them a year ago, we wanted to find a way to honor them,” she said. “We miss them greatly. We loved them so much.” The Infinity Run, a 5K run and one mile walk, was held last spring, as well as

For a donation participants will get a baked potato with assorted toppings, relishes, beverage, and dessert. Carryouts are available. The Pinecrest Community Employee Committee will host a baked potato bar on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pinecrest Manor activities room, 414 S.

Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. The meal features a potato with all the fixings, a drink, and dessert for $7. Toppings include cheese, chili, broccoli, onions, bacon, butter, cheddar sauce, black olives, mushrooms, and sour cream. All proceeds will benefit the Employee Committee Fund.

movie along with great company for the afternoon. On Saturday evening, our church held a game night and chili supper. We had a delicious warm supper on a chilly fall night. After dinner, Deb Ohlwine led us in a game of Family Feud. There were more than enough laughs while we tried to guess the answers to the questions. After Family Feud, our group had a sing-off as we tried to remember the lyrics to several songs from the 70s and 80s. We stayed out a little later than expected, but well worth it. It was a fun evening filled with lots of fellowship, laughter, and song. I joined the group at the game night which included Don and Vicki Hay, Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins, Deb Ohlwine, Robert Toms, Brian Toms, Charlotte Hoppe, Martha Johannsen, and Sandra Ford. I received another letter from Clint. He is doing well and looking forward to coming home after boot camp. He has accomplished so many of his goals. We are all very proud of Clint and all of his determination. On Saturday afternoon, my nephews, Hayden and Garrett Bittinger, helped me with some projects at home. We cleaned up the last of the garage sale items that

were left and moved a few furniture pieces from the downstairs. They were a great help and it is a relief to check a few more things off of my to do list. When we are faced with a difficult task or just a task that we don’t want to do, it is made easier when we have a little help. Jesus is that friend that helps us through the difficult times. He asked us to share our problems, worries, and concerns with Him. He wants to help us carry the things that burden us. We don’t have to wait for Jesus to have some free time for us. Each of us is His priority. So often, we let ourselves become so overwhelmed with the tasks that are before us. While our problems are not solved by having a relationship with Jesus, they are lessened and we become stronger. We become strong enough to face anything that is before us. I hope to see you next Sunday in our church. Remember to move your clocks back one hour and attend our regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is room in our little country church with the great big heart.

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The money raised will also help fund a scholarship in her name and classroom grants. Kalnins said donations continues to come in, and the foundation plans to

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was relatively inexpensive to install - only $3,500 with some of that cost offset by local businesses that have sponsored holes. Once set up, a course takes little or no maintenance, Garkey said, and can be used year round except in extreme weather. Dillehay’s course is especially suited to “safari golf,” he said, meaning players can aim from a tee for a different basket than intended. “It’s set up very well to do that because you can see several baskets from one

tee,” he said. “You can set up your own course.” Garkey began playing decades ago. “I’ve played disc golf for 40 years, ever since it was invented,” he said. “I’m not that great of a golfer but I can throw a frisbee.” He has played on 130 courses all over the country. Garkey belongs to a disc golf club, the Freeport Frisbee Fanatics, and hopes to get a club started in Mt. Morris in the spring. In addition, he hopes to convince local stores to sell the discs.

Mt. Morris Public Library Director Mary Cheatwood and Luann Rosko hold the memorial plaque presented Saturday to the library by the Maggie & Amos Foundation in memory of Maggie and Amos Meyer, who died as a result of a fire just over a year ago. Pictured left to right are: library board members Denise Welsh and Phil Labash; Cheatwood; library board member Diana Stahl; Stephanie White, social worker at the Chana Educational Center; Lynn Kalnins, vice principal at the Chana Educational Center and spokesman for the Maggie & Amos Foundation; Julie Whetsel, cook at the education center, Megan Dettman, teacher at the education center, and Luann and Don Rosko, Maggie’s parents. Photo by Vinde Wells

Potato bars are scheduled God’s Teens Youth Group will host a potato bar on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Disciples United Methodist Church on the corner of Hitt Street and Maple Avenue in Mt. Morris. The event is a fundraiser for the group’s mission trip next summer in Sullivan, Illinois.

a children’s carnival, and donations have been made. “Maggie was an inspirational teacher,” Kalnins said. “She liked to make things fun. She liked hands-on projects.”

make the Infinity Run an annual event. “Our plan is to continue to fill the library wish list,” she said. Luann Rosko said both her daughter and grandson enjoyed going to the library. “Amos liked going to the library,” she said. “I brought Maggie here for story hour when she was a little girl.” Kalnins also presented Cheatwood with a plaque bearing a preschool photo of Amos and a drawing he had made as a student at the Byron Forest Preserve’s preschool. The plaque will be displayed in the library’s children’s section. The drawing includes his name in his own printing. “He had just learned to write his name,” Kalnins said. Investigators have determined that the fire that took Maggie’s and Amos’ lives on Oct. 19, 2016 was arson and their deaths have been ruled homicides. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. For more information on the foundation go to the Facebook page at themaggie& amosfoundation.

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Disc golf course in Mt. Morris Village trustee Jim Hopkins recommended the plan to the village board last summer, and members approved it unanimously in August. The course was installed last month with the help of volunteers and village employees. Garkey said he believes the course will attract players from around the area because the closest others are in Rockford, Rochelle, Freeport, and Sterling. The Mt. Morris course

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CORRECTION The ad for Central Bank of Illinois that ran in the October 25th edition of the Ogle County Newspapers was incorrect. The ad read First National Bank of Rochelle and should’ve read Central Bank of Illinois. Ogle County Newspapers regrets the error.

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HCC concert band, orchestra to perform The Highland Community College Concert Band and Orchestra will hold their fall concert on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The concert band will be conducted by Scott Stich and will welcome guest bassoon soloist, Emily Stich Foley to the stage. Foley is a graduate of the

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Browns to celebrate golden anniversary Everett and Diane (Auth) Brown, of Polo, were united in marriage on Nov. 18, 1967 in Polo. Everett and Diane are life long residents of Polo. They have three children, Deborah (David) Weslow,

Connie (John) Holmes and David (Kim) Brown, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Together, with their children, they invite you to join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at an

open house on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Barnacopia, 2570 N. West Branch Rd., Polo. Cards and notes are welcome. Please, no gifts. Just your presence to celebrate this momentous occasion.

University of Michigan and has a Master of Music degree in bassoon. She has performed in master classes for the principal players of the Philadelphia, Vancouver, Buffalo and Minnesota Orchestras, as well as the New York Philharmonic. Foley will be performing the “Andante and the Rondo” from the Weber Concertino.

Dietrich to celebrate 90th birthday Nov. 10 Donna Dietrich, of Mt. Morris, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 10. She will celebrate with her husband Robert, and their family. They have four children, Steve (Jan) Dietrich, Diane

Stahl, Greg Dietrich, and Cherie Lewison, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Cards can be sent to her at Village Apartments, 408 S. McKendrie Ave. Apt. 304, Mt. Morris IL 61054.

VOP presents awards and scholarships at banquet Several awards were presented Oct. 18 at the annual Village of Progress banquet. The John Herrman Personal Achievement Award went to Stacy Mitchell. The award goes to a consumer who is enrolled in the Regular Work Program and demonstrates improvement in numerous areas. The Robert Moehle Personal Achievement Award was given to Mike Siddens. The award goes to a consumer who is enrolled

in the Developmental Training Program and, in spite of obstacles, exhibits persistence and a willingness to succeed. Ceri Woodworth was given the Janie Etnyre Volunteer of the Year Award, which is presented to an individual who volunteers at either VOP or provides volunteer assistance to someone with a disability in Ogle County. Involvement must be freely given and without motivation for reward or attention. The Fred Smith Competitive Employee

Award was given to Deanna Gregory. The award goes to someone who works either full or part-time in the community. Nick Kavala was the recipient of the Carly Heller Special Olympian Award, which goes to an individual who demonstrates a love for athletics and puts forth a consistent effort to comply with the demands of competition. Direct in Supply was chosen to receive the Rick Hahn Business of the Year Award for its assistance after VOP was flooded by heavy rain in July.

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Jerry Rinehart was the recipient of the Robert Stahl Friendship Award, and Rob Zimmerman was chosen for the Robert Stouffer Special Recognition Award. Three scholarships were presented. The $500 VOP Foundation scholarship went to Melinda Egli, a senior at Oregon High School. The $500 Larry Young & Friends Charities scholarship went to Addison Kitzmiller, also an OHS senior. Rochelle High School senior Anakin Weston was Ceri Woodworth, of Byron, says a few words of thanks the recipient of the $1,000 after being recognized as the Janie Etnyre Volunteer of Wanda & Pete Cacciatore the Year. Photo by Zach Arbogast scholarship.

Byron woman named to board Lisa A. Stear, of Byron, was recently added to Serenity Hospice and Home Foundation Board. Stear has specific hospice experience along with education and a desire to serve. She earned her bachelor’s of social work from Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa, and her master’s in social work from St. Ambrose College, also in Davenport. “I am very pleased to join the Serenity Hospice Foundation Board,” Stear said. “As a not-for-profit hospice, Serenity’s mission is one that I have a passion for and I look forward to becoming more involved in their work.”

She has experience as a hospital discharge planner and a school social worker. She has also worked as a hospice social worker at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. Currently Stear owns her own Psycho Therapy business in Rockford. “We are very lucky to have Lisa join our board,” said Lynn Knodle Executive Director. “She brings with her experience and a real heart for hospice. As a not-for-profit, our board members, like our employees, must sometimes wear many different hats in the organization, and we know that Lisa is a hard worker

Ogle Dems to meet Nov. 7 Ogle County Democrats will meet Tuesday, Nov. 7 (rescheduled from Nov. 14) at the Oregon VFW, 1310 W. Washington St. Set-up will be at 6 p.m., the meeting will convene at

6:30 p.m. The agenda always includes discussions on current political issues. For more information, visit OgleCountyDems.org or call Jim Bryant at 815-751-1089.

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who will contribute a lot to Serenity.” Stear and her husband, Craig, a chiropractor, have four grown children. She is a member of the Byron Rotary and in her leisure time she enjoys singing, running, biking, kayaking, lifting, gardening, and her grandchildren.

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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 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

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grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL FREE 606 Main St., Chana 61015 CHURCH Pastor Chan Ik Choi OF MT. MORRIS 815-732-7683 102 S. Seminary St. chanaumc@gmail.com Mt. Morris Adult & Children’s Education Senior Pastor 9 a.m. Bruce McKanna Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 815-734-4942 Holy Communion Celebrated Thursday, Nov. 2—1 p.m. the First Sunday of Each Month Ladies Bible Study Saturday, Nov. 4—7 a.m. CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Men’s Accountability Group LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, Nov. 5—8:30 a.m. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. 815-284-4554 Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Pastor David Andermann Service 815-632-6767 Log onto our website at 9 a.m. Worship Service http://www.efcmm.org to check 10:20 a.m. Education Hour out our latest opportunities and Thursday, Nov. 2—10 a.m. updates Bible Class Sunday, Nov. 5—8 a.m. FAITH DISCOVERY Elders Meeting; 9 a.m. Worship CHURCH with Communion, Mite Box 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Sunday; 10:20 a.m. Education Jeremy Heller, Pastor Hour; 11:30 a.m. Confirmation 815-946-3588 Class 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Nov. 9—10 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Service Bible Class Nursery Available We are an independent nonOPEN BIBLE denominational Christian 302 S. Franklin St., Polo church. Luke Schier, Pastor Visitors are always welcome. 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. FAITH EVANGELICAL We include children in our LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship experience 402 Second Ave., Forreston “Grandkids Class” Pastor Scott Ralston Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Church 815-938-3203 after our Praise & Blended “ A Church with a Heart — Worship Time. In the Heart of Forreston” Bible-Based 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Passion for God 10 a.m. Sunday School Compassion for People Sunday, Nov. 5—9 a.m. Visit Our Website: Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School PoloOpenBible.org Wednesday, Nov. 8—6:30 p.m. Choir CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, FAITH UNITED WHITE PINES CAMPUS METHODIST CHURCH 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Mission Statement: Loving, Pastor Chris Bradshaw Growing & Serving in Faith Sundays at 10 a.m. Handicapped Accessible 815-837-5255 702 E. Dixon St., Polo polo@crossroadscn.com Pastor Brian LeBaron We offer contemporary worship 815-946-3212 and relevant Bible teaching Website: faithumcpolo through 9 a.m. Sunday School engaging messages, and 10 a.m. Sunday Worship powerful video 11 a.m. Fellowship Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH fellowship 505 Hill St., Oregon Kidzlink Children’s Ministry www.fbcoregon.org (infant-5th grade)-during Adult 815-732-2642 Services Rev. Jared Cochran Crave Youth Group (6th-12th “A Christ-centered, Bible-

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The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903. believing, 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 Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 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, Nov. 2—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Trustees Sunday, Nov. 5—9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Nov. 6—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at the Depot; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo Nursing Home; 3 p.m. Good News Club Wednesday, Nov. 8—6:30 p.m. Bible Study

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. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Nov. 5—10 a.m.; Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome

MT. MORRIS CHURCH FLORENCE UNITED OF THE BRETHREN METHODIST CHURCH 409 W. Brayton Road 2649 W. Florence Rd., P.O. Box 2055 Freeport Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Pastor Ginny Haney Worship Service 9 a.m. Phone: 815-734-4573 January, March, May, July, Office hours Monday - Friday September, November 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Nov. 2—11:30 a.m. VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Food Pantry Board Meeting; METHODIST CHURCH 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open 2649 W. Florence Rd., Friday, Nov. 3—District Freeport Conference at York Center; 9 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier a.m. Women’s Fellowship Worship Service 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4— District February, April, June, August, Conference at York Center; 4-7 October, December p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, Nov. 5—8:15 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. CHURCH Worship with Communion; 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 Forreston a.m. Sunday School Presbyterian Church in Tuesday, Nov. 7—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 10:30 America a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Pastor Drew Jones Wednesday, Nov. 8—:15 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School NORTH GROVE 10:30 a.m. Worship Service EVANGELICAL Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. CHURCH Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston FORRESTON REFORMED Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 501 Third Ave. Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Pastor Lyle Zumdahl Sunday School 9 a.m. 815-938-2424 Worship Service 10:05 a.m. lylezumdahl@gmail.com Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 9:30 a.m. Worship a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Open at New Life Community Center FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA OREGON Pastor Kathy Burkheimer CHURCH OF GOD 815-222-7270 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Sunday Morning Worship Pastor Michael Hoffman at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 815-732-6847 Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Sunday School 9:30 a.m. GIFT—Growing In Faith Worship 10:30 a.m. Together-Christian education You and your family are for all ages following worship invited to join us for worship service on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Welcome Center is at Pastor Hoffman’s morning 111 S. 4th St., Oregon message is titled “Israel’s Importance in God’s Plan.” GRACE VALLEY Communion will be CHRISTIAN REFORMED celebrated. Karl Froehlich CHURCH will give the Communion 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Comments. German Valley Greeting you will be John Pastor Jake Ritzema and Gail Tuttle. 815-362-6601 During morning worship an Sunday School for All Ages exceptionally fine Children’s 9 a.m. Church is offered for children Worship Service 10 a.m. 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at GERMAN VALLEY 9:30 a.m. and includes classes UNITED METHODIST for adults, young adults, teens, CHURCH children and infants. Church and Main Streets Special attention is given in Don Plock, Pastor each class to issues and topics 8:30 a.m. Worship Service related to the particular needs

and interests of each group. At 6 p.m. the church will present the film documentary titled “In Our Hands – The Battle for Jerusalem.” This excellent documentary is about the Six-Days War in 1967. This is the 50th anniversary of Israel winning the war and reuniting of the city of Jerusalem. Everyone is welcome to attend at no charge. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Rd. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. November’s Bible Books of the Month are I and II Corinthians. OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Saturday, Nov. 4—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday, Nov. 5—9 a.m. Worship-All Saints Day (Communion); 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School Monday, Nov. 6—10 a.m. Staff Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7—6 p.m. Cub Scouts; 7 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Holy Communion in Chapel; 10 a.m. Congregational Care Meeting; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. Sunday School Teacher Training; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Saturday, Nov. 11—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday, Nov. 12—9 a.m. Worship-2C@OUMC; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 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. 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 Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always

welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Nov. 5—9:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

1st Fridays moves to Moose Club With preparations for PAG’s “The Way Home” dominating the stage at Pinecrest Grove Theater, First Fridays will be relocating their Nov. 3 date to a special performance at the Mt. Morris Moose. As usual, the musician sign-up will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7. The Mt. Morris Moose will feature its usual selection of food and drinks. The musical format will remain unchanged. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s Oregon High School Madrigals will perform Dec. 8-9 during their annual dinner at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat festivities. Center. Photo supplied Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear

OHS Madrigal Dinner at Stronghold The Oregon High School Madrigals invite all to attend their annual Madrigal Dinners scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, north of Oregon. The dinners will begin at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The Madrigal dinner will be held at Brubaker Center at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center: 1922 Illinois Rt.

2 N, Oregon. The evening fun will include performances by the OHS Madrigal Singers, dressed in traditional renaissance attire, a brass quintet, and a recorder choir. This year’s theme is magic! Dinner will be served by Stronghold’s talented kitchen staff under the management of chef Teri Faulkner. This year’s dinner is Stronghold’s popular Chicken Fried Chicken with

mashed potatoes and gravy. The three-course meal also includes a salad, dinner rolls, mixed vegetables, brownie, and our homemade wassail. Coffee will also be available upon request. Cost to attend is $25 per person which includes dinner and the performance. Payment is collected at the door. Checks can be made payable to Oregon High School Choir. To reserve your seat,

on a regular basis. The music often described as new folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. The Mt. Morris Moose Club is located at 485 E. Hitt St. (Mud Creek Road coming from Ill. 2). Ample parking is available, and the facility is completely handicapped accessible.

please call email ksheridan@ocusd.net or call 815830-4774. Please state your name and how many are attending. The deadline for reservations is Monday Nov. 27. When placing your reservation please specify whether any guest will require wheelchair seating and/or parking. Funds generated by the dinner will be used to offset the costs of the dinner.

Shannon’s plans Hometown Christmas The Shannon Chamber of Commerce will host Hometown Christmas on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18. Local businesses, crafters, and bakers will hold open houses featuring hand-crafted treasures, gourmet foods, wines,

gifts, baked goods, and more. Maps of participants are available at First State Bank Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll, Casey’s, and Shannon Cafe. Look for the candy cane in front of each participating location. More than 25 crafters

and vendors will be at the Shannon Fire Station on both days. The traditional Lions Club Chili Supper will be held Friday night. Kids can visit with Santa and make an ornament for the community Christmas tree. Lighting of the Christmas

tree in the park will be followed by the annual Christmas Lighted Parade. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies in the park before, during, and after the parade. For more information call Amanda Klinefelter at 815-238-3171.

Ruth Ann Lillstrom, of Leaf River, with a great mix of vocal and guitar talent, is one of many musicians who have made First Fridays a stand-out showcase for live performances on the northern Illinois music scene. Photo supplied

Open house set to honor pastor All Saints Lutheran Church, Byron, invites the community to an open house to celebrate the 30year anniversary of the ordination of Pastor Janet Wold on Sunday, Nov. 12

from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall with a chance to visit with Pastor Janet. Wold has served as pastor at All Saints for the past three years.

Her previous congregation was in Rockford at Shepherd of the Valley. All Saints Lutheran Church is at the corner of Ill. 2 and Luther Drive.

Just the Right Tree Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Dickson and Bob Vogl look for the 2017 town tree for Ogle County Courthouse square. This is the third year that Prairie Preservation Society has generously donated the tree. Photo supplied SM-ST1473504

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Nash’s First Friday Fun in the pool Nov. 3

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The Oregon Park District is once again offering a First Friday in the Pool on Friday, Nov. 3 for Fall Fun at the Nash Recreation Center. The event will take place in the River Room from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be fall raffle basket to enter to win, open swim from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., apple cider and Cliff’s apple cider donuts along with roasting S’mores. First Fridays are free to members and a daily fee for everyone else. Residents rates: $2 for students and $3 for adults. Non-resident rates are $3 for students and $4 for adults. Mark your calendar for every first Friday until May. On Dec. 1 “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” will be shown on the pool deck. For more information visit Nash Recreation Center, 304 The Nash Recreation Center’s swimming pool is the S. Fifth St., Oregon, or call 815-732-3101. place for the park district’s First Fridays in the Pool.

Operators returned Byron Generating Station’s Unit 2 reactor to full power Oct. 24, completing a scheduled refueling outage that began at the start of the month. More than 1,200 skilled workers worked alongside station employees during the planned outage. A similar refueling outage was executed on Byron Unit 1 in March. “We completed our second refueling outage of 2017 with precision and ahead of schedule,” said Tom Chalmers, acting site vice president for Byron Station. “We look forward to providing safe, clean and reliable energy for the

region.” During the outage, workers performed nearly 15,000 detailed inspections, maintenance activities and equipment upgrades. This outage included significant work on Byron’s turbine systems, and technicians replaced about one-third of the reactor’s fuel. Byron Generating Station is a dual-unit nuclear facility located approximately five miles southwest of Byron on North German Church Road. At full power, the station creates enough carbonfree electricity to power approximately two million homes and businesses.

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Polo Lifeline seeks donations for dinners Dear Editor, As the weather has suddenly taken a turn we are reminded that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I’m sure we all have much to be thankful for, however it’s been a difficult year for many. Hurricanes and wildfires have taken lives, homes and livelihoods. I know that many in our community have generously opened their hearts and pocketbooks to help others in need across the country. Unfortunately the resources that help our neighbors in these disasters are the same ones that provide food and money donations to the food banks that supply food to our hungry neighbors here at home.

back with answers in math and geography. The match was close at the break with the Tigers holding a slight edge, 60-65. Byron took the lead on a money question before DLR’s Jared Glendenning responded correctly on a music question. At the end of regulation, the teams were deadlocked at 85. Byron was quicker

to the buzzer on the first tie-breaker question and defeated the Eagles, 85-95. In the seventh graders debut, both sides were nervous on some difficult first round questions. After many attempts, DLR finally was on the board with a ‘toss-up’ response from Bryan Immel on dimensions. That seemed to break the

ice for the Eagles as they answered four of the final 10 questions correctly. Ryan Fox and Jackson Fox each had two accurate responses in math, literature and geography. The Eagles were victorious, 65-25. The following week, DLR hosted AFC. The seventh graders competed first. The Eagles warmed up

early as they dominated the match from start to finish. Abigail Rogers, Ryan Fox, Jackson Fox, Ella Garncarz, Kaitlyn Drew, B. Immel and Alexys Davis all contributed to the scoring. The final score was DLR, 205 and A-FC, 30. In the eighth grade meet, the Eagles once again jumped out to an early lead with correct answers on four

of the first 10 questions. Cody Bailey, Brooks, Glendenning and Miguel Vazquez propelled DLR to an 85-5 halftime lead. The second half questions proved to be more difficult but the Eagles held on for the 110-35 win.

helps to fund international clean water, sanitation, and community hygiene projects. Thanks to all who help make these donations possible. Betsy Floski Rotary Sponsor Chair Rooster on patrol in LR neighborhood

and thanks for your concern.

Rufer provided the only correct ‘toss-up’ answer in the second half.

Public Voice Those resources are stretched thin. So as we prepare for our annual Thanksgiving drive to provide a Thanksgiving meal to our local families I am asking for your help. Polo’s Lifeline Food Pantry wants to provide 105 Thanksgiving dinners. Each dinner costs $16, for a 12-pound turkey and all the fixings. If you can help a family to have a blessed Thanksgiving please send your donation to: Polo Lifeline, 113 N. Green St., Suite A, Polo, IL 61064. Blessings to all, Kathy Wragg Director Polo Lifeline

Fortunate to live in Oregon Dear Editor, As we approach Thanksgiving, We have been thinking of our many

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blessings. For one, we are so blessed to live in Oregon, Illinois. Where else would one find so many parks, a river, and tree-filled bluffs? We have great schools, many churches, a thriving park district, and a community that comes together to create a super Autumn on Parade weekend of vendors, food stations, parade, etc., as well as Candlelight Walk. (We are certain we have forgotten something.) We enjoy attending the dinner theater at the White Pines. One doesn’t have to go to Chicago or Branson to see top-notch performers. We pull together to support our community and to support each other. Small-town America is alive and well in Oregon, Illinois. Thanks to all who make this possible. Sincerely Don & Myrle Fuller Oregon

Sponsors are thanked for BeerFest Dear Editor, Byron Rotary would like to thank all of the sponsors and guests of Rotary BeerFest 2017. Thanks also to the following craft brewers who donated beer and wine for the evening’s tasting. One of Byron Rotary’s two annual fundraisers, all final proceeds from BeerFest will allow Rotary to continue to offer the “Service Above Self ” Public Service Scholarship to worthy Byron High School seniors, to provide books to Mary Morgan Elementary School students. and to pay for milk for qualifying students. Byron Rotary also supports the international fight against life-threatening diseases such as polio, HIV/ AIDS and malaria, and

Has anyone lost their rooster? Dear Editor, Recently, when out for a constitutional walk, I came across a loose rooster that thinks he owns the area around Main and Third Streets [in Leaf River]. It is a fine-looking, tough specimen, but he will not survive the coming winter unless someone soon gives him a home. I just happened to be carrying my camera and took some pictures. Please help to solve this problem, one way or another

Jail needs to be across from judicial center Dear Editor, The jail needs to go across from the judicial center. That location would save the county many dollars over the years. Moving prisoners is dangerous and expensive. Then tear the yellow brick [jail] off the old courthouse and restore its original look. This plan was all clarified in the Long Range Planning Committee over 10 years ago. Why all the controversy now? Verva Thomas Oregon

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Potato bar will honor veterans The Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., will host a baked potato bar to honor veterans on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Â All local veterans and their spouses, and widows and widowers of veterans are invited to eat at no charge. Anyone else is asked to make a donation for the meal. All proceeds from this dinner will be donated to Polo VFW Post 8455 and Polo American Legion Post 83.Â Call the Polo Senior Center 815-9463818 with to make a reservation by Monday, Oct. 30.Â

Halloween Treat This house and yard at 601 South Sixth Street in Oregon is decorated for Halloween with many carved pumpkins along with other themed decorations like skeletons, a large inflatable cat, and numerous ghosts. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Chamber Chatter The Polo Public Library will have a Paint & Take on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Â Twelve seats are available, and the cost is $30. Â Please register at the Polo Public Library or Paypal at TheCreative84@gmail. com.

Every last Monday of the Month in November and January, the Polo Council of Churches will hold its Open Table Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Polo. Â All are welcome to attend.

Every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. a Farmerâ€™s Market will be held in the parking lot next to the Shell Gas Station. Â The market will include vendors with meat and vegetables. We are looking for

businesses to host After Hours. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce

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at 815-946-3131 or polochamber@gmail.com to post on the Chamber sign, Chamber website (Polochamber.org) and in the Chamber Chatter. Â The Chamberâ€™s mailing address is P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064.

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Forreston’s AJ Christensen hangs on to the football as Salt Fork players try to tackle him during first half playoff action on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Cardinals make quick work of Salt Fork Forreston travels to Fulton for second round By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It’s been since the EPC game on Sept. 15 that Forreston has been tested in football. That scenario has yet to change, as a 1A firstround 50-14 playoff blowout of visiting Catlin (Salt Fork) on Oct. 28 was reminiscent of what’s taken place the previous five weeks. “We just played Forreston football, I guess,” RB/DB back Gavin Fuchs said. It wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t dramatic. It was a well-oiled machine grinding out big chunks of rushing yardage and scoring on its first seven possessions. After forcing SF into a 3-and-out to start the game, the Cardinals marched 53 yards on eight plays to grab a 6-0 lead on Ethan Mulder’s 5-yard touchdown. The key play on the drive was a 20-yard run by AJ Christensen on fourth-and-3. Following another 3-andout, Christensen them made it 12-0 on a 31-yard score, following the blocking of pulling lineman Mitchell Heinz. “We came out and started hitting them early and didn’t let up the whole game,” Garett Badertscher said. SF quarterback Gage Rmanck then started getting his team untracked, moving them to the Cardinal 5-yard line on five straight pass completions. With Cade Kuelling tipping pass number six into the air, Badertscher was able to intercept it at the 6-inch line. With 99 yards and two and half feet to go for a touchdown, Rmanck’s counterpart on the Forreston side, Hunter Daws, showed how it was done directing the ground game. Fifteen plays later, Evan Kelsey scored his first of three rushing touchdowns on an 11-yard run. “We controlled the line of scrimmage,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “It helped having the wind at our back in the first quarter and their players having to go both ways.” Two plays later, Badertscher tipped a Rmanck

pass to Christensen and the speedster nearly scored on a 55-yard return, but came up five yards short. Lineman Derreck Vince made the play possible with a timely block on a hapless SF pursuer. It was Fuchs making it 28-0 one play later on an easy run into the end zone. “They had a good quarterback and receivers and we were able to get deflections and hits on them,” Diduch said. Forreston quickly made it 36-0 on a 33-yard touchdown by Kelsey, with Christensen returning a punt 40 yards to set up the score. SF made the mistake of punting to Christensen again and the result was a 20-yard return into SF territory. Mulder made it 43-0 midway through the second quarter on a 1-yard run and the sizable crowd of SF fans sitting in the cold had to be contemplating the long 240mile drive back to Catlin, with any hopes of winning long gone. The Storm did manage a score against Forreston’s first unit. Rmanck was very sharp in hitting on five straight passes again, the final a 1-yarder for a touchdown, making in 43-7 in the second quarter. In a bizarre play just before the half ended, Forreston almost scored again. Throwing his version of a Hail Mary pass, Daws’ ball ended up in the hand of a SF defender, who fumbled it after catching it near the goal line. Hunter Rogers alertly picked it up and ran four yard for a score. However, a penalty was called for an ineligible receiver downfield. The Cardinals did make it 50-7 and put a running clock in motion on the first drive of the third quarter. Kelsey went 39 yards to cap off a 78-yard drive. SF would get a garbage touchdown later for the 50-14 final. “They have a lot of weapons,” Forreston defensive coordinator Kyle Zick said. “We were able to pressure them and didn’t make mental mistakes.” Throughout the game, numerous Forreston players could be seen pointing to their helmets, apparently demonstrating the need to play smart. “Forreston does so may things well and has size, experience and depth,” SF

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Forreston (9-1) plays at Fulton (8-3), Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Lena-Winslow (10-0) hosts Milledgeville (8-2), Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Freeport (Aquin) (8-2) plays at Stockton (8-2), Saturday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. Kewanee (Wethersfield) [A.-Wethersfield Coop] (9-1) plays at Princeville (8-2), Saturday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. coach Brian Plotner said. elite in the state and try to Christensen at 105 yards, “You have to play the perfect emulate that.” Fuchs 71, Kelsey 68, Mulder game against them to have Forreston, with 26 first 44 and Badertscher 41. any chance. It was a good downs, had 422 yards The defense held SF to experience for us to play the rushing on 56 carries, with 22 yards rushing on nine

carries,though the Storm did have 193 yards in the air on 20-for-31 passing. Badertscher had two picks on Rmanck. Forreston, the defending state champ in 1A, travels to Fulton on Saturday to face the 7-3 Steamers in the second round of the playoffs. Game time is 1 p.m. Fulton beat Ottawa Marquette 34-16 in the first round.

Forreston’s Cade Kuelling jumps up to knock down a pass by Salt Fork quarterback Gage Rmanck during playoff action against Salt Fork on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Hawks fall to Orion at sectional in two sets By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

Cardinal Gain Forreston’s Hunter Daws runs for a gain during playoff action against Salt Fork. The Cardinals travel to Fulton on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Two Hawks to run at state By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com For the first time since 2011 when Nick Jones qualified for the boys and 2012 when Shelby Hunter did the same for the girls, Oregon will be sending individuals to the IHSA state cross country meet. At the 1A sectional at Oregon on Saturday in cold and windy conditions, senior Ian Hussung and freshman Leah Watters earned at-large qualifying berths. Hussung finished 11th overall with a time of 16:34.

With seven spots available for runners not on teams advancing downstate, Hussung grabbed No. 6, with the final spot dropping all the way to 17th place. Having had plenty of success in track, including being an 800-meter state medalist, Hussung finally broke down the barrier that was holding him back in cross country. In fact, he smashed that barrier by dropping his personal best time at the 3-mile Park West course by 40 seconds. “It went as expected,” said Hussung, who was relaxed and fluid in his running style. “I was hoping for around 16:34

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Even as desperately as they tried, Oregon dug itself into a hole it couldn’t get out of Monday night in a 25-21, 25-23 loss to Orion at the 2A volleyball sectional. That sense of desperation did bring one brief moment of hope, though. Ahead 24-22 in the last set, Orion (32-5) sent a shot into the far corner of Oregon’s court that appeared to be match point. Instead, McKenna Sadler made a diving onehanded stab at the ball and miraculously returned it. As if in shock over the play, Orion players were not in position to defend it as it barely dropped over the net and the Hawks closed to with 24-23. “To come back like that on our second to last point defined how our season went,” Oregon coach Faith McNamee said. “I hope somebody got that one film, because that was a good one.” Despite Sadler’s heroics, Orion closed the match out by deftly laying a tip in the middle of Oregon defense for the winning point in front of a near capacity crowd at the Blackhawk Center. “It got fun towards the end,” McNamee said. “The big lead they had killed us. We waited to long to turn it on.” In the second set, a Gylian Finch kill and Sadler ace gave Oregon a brief lead of 6-5. Then the Hawks began to self-destruct, making

Oregon’s Gylian Finch stuffs the ball during action at the Oregon Sectional on Monday Night. Oregon lost the match in two sets. Photo by Earleen Hinton

uncharacteristic errors, as Orion scored the next five points and eventually upping the lead to 18-10. “I’d rather play from ahead than behind,” Orion coach Jack Wheeler said. “But, like they say, ‘it ain’t over till it’s over’.” Sadler started the Hawk rally with a tip and then Orion made one of its few errors on the night, being called for a violation. However, the Chargers rebounded in hurry to up the lead to 20-12 on an Oregon return error. Not one to let her team go quietly into the night, Finch became a one-person wrecking crew against the

staunch Orion defense. She had five tips and two kills to pull Oregon within 23-22. “We tried to be aware of where she was at all times, but knew she would get her points,” Wheeler said. In the first set, Oregon was stung by three doublehit violations, something that hadn’t been called on them much this season, leading to an early 7-1 run by Orion. Riverdale, which lost to Galena earlier that night, was also called for the same infraction multiple times by the same officiating crew. “We’re not used to getting that called on us,” McNamee said. “That threw us off a lot in the beginning.”

and mentally pushed through it.” Riley Wells of Rockford Christian, who is one of Hussung’s chief 800/1600-meter rivals in track, won the race with a time of 15:52, leading his team to the sectional title. “He had to learn to pick a faster group to run with,” Oregon coach Tim Gipper said. “In practice, nobody is at his level, so we have him start after everyone else and make him catch them.” “It’s nice to see Ian go downstate after all his hard work. This is icing on the cake,” Gipper said. Watters will run at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Detweiller Park in East Peoria, with Hussung on deck for a 10 start. Watters (20:40) also took the sixth qualifying spot, finishing just ahead of Byron senior Meghan McCarey (20:42). “Coach Gipper told me to stay close to (McCarey),” Watters said. “She’s an older person with more experience. If she made a move, I stayed Oregon’s Makenna Mongan (11), Bailey Nelson (10, Aleah Wight (3), and Jasmine Herbst react after losing to Orion action at the Oregon Sectional on Monday Night. with her.” Oregon lost the match in two sets. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Sports Column Oregon falls at sectional again to end season By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com With a loss to Orion in the volleyball sectional, Oregon’s post-season heartbreak continues. From 2012-14, the Hawks lost in the sectional final to teams that went on to state. The last two years, they were barely nipped by traditional powers Dakota and Keith in the regional final. With the exciting win over Lutheran in the regional, combined with not having lost in over a month, two D-I players, going undefeated in the conference and playing on one’s home court gave promise that maybe, just maybe, a trip to Redbird Arena in Normal for the state finals was in the offing. Orion and Oregon appeared similar in talent and ability, but the difference was the Chargers executing better. Oregon had to earn its points, while they came

much easier for the Orion. Falling behind early in both games made for a difficult hole to climb out of. Certainly Oregon had the ability to do it and they proved it with the thrilling rally at the end of the second set, but Orion played smart enough to not to beat themselves. Nonetheless, it was an exciting year for Oregon volleyball and it was neat to see the crowds get larger as the season progressed. Sitting next to school superintendent Tom Mahoney, who had two daughters play at Oregon, I asked him his take of volleyball. He said it’s the one sport where a fan is on the edge of his seat from start to finish, with every single play being critical. The only other sport similar to that he said was wrestling. Not just the Oregon-Orion game, but even the earlier contest between Galena and Riverdale, you could almost feel the tension in the air at the Blackhawk Center from what was at stake on every hit of the ball.

First round football lessons What did we learn from the first round of the IHSA football playoffs? With crushing defeats of hapless opponents, Forreston and Lena-Winslow proved their superiority in the northern bracket and appear destined for a 1A semifinal for the ages. Of course, we knew that anyway. The only stumbling block to this scenario will be if Fulton can match up with Cardinals on Saturday. This particular game is the most intriguing of the 1A pairings this week. How good is Fulton? That question will be decided at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Fulton and my regret is being back in Utah for the weekend and missing this game. It will be a great atmosphere there and what a blessing it is for the Cardinals not to see any NUIC teams until the semifinals. Thank you IHSA for getting away from those 8-team quadrants and making playoff football in the northwest part of the state much more interesting.

The Byron vs. Eureka game was unusual in that the Tigers never got the big plays going. With the Tigers scoring at will against Oregon, I was expecting much the same against Eureka. Monticello, Byron’s opponent this week, will be a much tougher foe than Eureka. Will Byron finally get its first real test of the year? After watching blowouts at Byron, Milledgeville (vs. Abingdon) and Forreston, it was a treat for me to take in a Saturday nightcap at Sterling between Aurora Christian and Newman. The game was of statechampionship quality. AC doesn’t have the D-I power of years past, but as a 5-4 No. 16 seed, they put a scare into undefeated No. 1 seed Newman. Both teams were equally talented, with perhaps AC being a bit more gifted. To me, the difference in Newman winning was the football culture that coach Mike Papoccia has instilled over the decades. Looking at mannerisms and how players conducted

themselves on the sidelines and on the field, Newman kids looked to have stronger team unity and enthusiasm. I still remember how an Oregon team went down to play there several years ago and were beaten by the Comets because of a disparity in mental toughness. Newman had it, Oregon didn’t. It wasn’t a good showing by the BNC and evidence of the conference being down this year. Winnebago, North Boone and Rockford Christian were soundly beaten. Dixon silences critics To their credit, Dixon silenced its critics by beating a solid Geneseo team. Many chided Dixon for leaving a bigger conference that included teams like Rochelle, Sterling and Geneseo for the Big Northern. Dixon has a much easier chore this week against Genoa-Kingston, a team it whipped by 32 points earlier in the year. After that, Chicago Raby might be their quarterfinal opponent. Raby came into Oregon three years ago with a ton of athletic ability and

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was running all over the Hawks. Though vastly superior to Oregon in talent, Raby selfdestructed and the Hawks came away with the upset win. Raby learned from that loss and has drastically improved its program and won its first ever playoff game in 2015. After a few down years, it was refreshing to see the Oregon cross-country make a name for itself again with two individual state qualifiers. Turn to B3

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Byron beats Eureka 28-7 to move to second round Tigers to host Monticello this Saturday at 2 p.m. By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After running roughshod over the Big Northern conference, Byron got a bit of a wake-up call from Eureka in the first round of the 3A playoffs on Oct. 28. The No. 3 seed and undefeated Tigers won 28-7, but it didn’t come as easily as expected against a 6-3 team that played a 1A/2A schedule. “Eureka played well,” said Byron coach Jeff Boyer, whose team beat Eureka 44-14 in the 2016 first round. “They’re improved from last season. It was a good game plan on their part.” The Hornets went to a 6-man front on defense for the first time all year and attempted to run as much clock as possible on offense, purposely waiting to snap the ball until the last possible moment. Averaging 50 points a game, the vaunted Byron offense was forced to punt on its first possession and held without a score until 0.9 was left in the first quarter. Season leading rusher Nolan Bielskis crashed over from 1 yard out on a fourth down play for the 7-0 lead. “It’s unusual for us to start this slow, but we bounced back,” running back Michael Criscione said. “We’re not going to make the big play every time. Instead we were able to run it down their throat.” After stopping Eureka star quarterback Jacob Bachman on a fourth down attempt, Byron took over on its own 44-yard line midway through the second quarter. With Criscione picking up big chunks of yardage, Byron again faced a fourth-and-1 near the goal line. This time, it was Ricky Messling diving over the center of his line for a 14-0 advantage, as Byron would go into halftime with only three first-half possessions. “We’ve hung our hat on our defense all year,” Eureka coach Jason Bachman said. In the third quarter, Eureka put a scare into the Tigers. A questionable fumble call on Bielskis gave the ball to the Hornets at midfield. With the all-everything Bachman making one play after another on his feet, Eureka moved to the 15-yard line. However, the Tiger defense stiffened and Bachman could not convert on fourth down. “We really haven’t been tested all season and it was good to see us make the stop when

we had to,” Boyer said. With Criscione cracking off runs of 17, 7, 8, 30 and 7 yards on the ensuing drive, Byron found itself with a fourth-and-1 at the goal line, for the third straight time. With nine minutes left in the game, Bielskis ran in for his second TD and the Tigers led 21-0. Desperate for any kind of score, coach Bachman went into his playbook and found the perfect call for his son to run. Pitching back to halfback Jonah Hahn, Bachman swung out into the flat and was on the receiving end of a perfect pass by Hahn. Seventy-one yards later, Bachman outraced the secondary into the end zone and Eureka only trailed 21-7. “We put that play in this week,” coach Bachman said. An onside kick by Eureka went out of bounds and Byron took over at its own 43yard line with a chance to ice the game. Primarily a running team, quarterback Pauly Rico hooked up with Hayden Jancek for a 22-yard touchdown pass. In Rico’s only other pass, Jancek made a diving catch in traffic to set up Byron’s second score. “Being tall and lanky, he’s a great guy to throw to,” Rico said. “I’m confident he’ll make the play.” Mason Snodgrass, who was a perfect 4-for4 on extra point kicks, intercepted Bachman to keep the final margin at 28-7.

Upper left, Byron’s Nolan Bielskis (21) has both hands on the ball as he runs for a gain during 3A playoff action against Eureka at Everett Stine Field in Byron. Above, Byron’s Hayden Jancek (25) comes up with a big catch despite defensive efforts by Eureka’s Jacob Bachman in the second quarter. Photos by Earleen Hinton

“A close game like this taught us something and will help us as we go through the playoffs,” Criscione said. “It was grind it out, but we still make plays happen.” Byron (10-0) will host Monticello (9-1)

who defeated North Boone 35-14 in the first round. Game time is 2 p.m. “Our kids just want to win. We don’t care how we do it. Tonight proved that,” said Boyer.

Above, Oregon libero Aleah Wight returns a serve during action at the Oregon Sectional on Monday Night. Above, Gylian Finch spikes over Orion’s Cassidy Schultz and Rachel Blackert. Oregon lost the match in two sets, ending their season and eliminating them from post-season play. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Sports Column From B2 With boys soccer making inroads in small schools throughout northern Illinois, the quality of 1A cross country teams have decreased. Soccer fields are where many of the best runners are. In talking with Rock

Falls’ athletic director Rich Montgomery after the sectional, I asked him why his school is the only one the Big Northern not to offer soccer. His answer made a lot of sense. Even with an enrollment of 200 more students than

places like Oregon, Byron and Winnebago, the Rock Falls administration has made a firm decided not to add any more sports. They feel it would dilute the quality of competition at the sports they currently have. Thus, no girls or boys soccer at Rock Falls.

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Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Oct. 25 Kevin Nettz, 45, Rock Island, was arrested at 1:34 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 14,000 block of West Sterling Road. Nettz was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Sarah Hensley, 31, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

His full cash bond was set at $2,120 pending an Oct. 26 court appearance. Kimberly J Young, 53, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery. His bond was set at $3,000 pending an Oct. 26 court appearance. Oct. 26 At 8:55 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Creston Road at Dement Road on a gray Buick for an equipment violation. After an investigation, Christopher Rangel, 32, Creston, was arrested for driving while license revoked, obstructing identification and on warrants from Ogle, Lee and DeKalb Counties.

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Rangel was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Rangel was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $2,358 pending an Oct. 27. Oct. 27 Norman E. Bryant, 62, Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and speeding following a traffic stop at Illinois 251 and Illinois 72. Bryant was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Oct. 28 Trei Sanders, 23, Oregon, was arrested for battery.

Sanders posted $1,500 (10%) as bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17. At approximately 3:45 p.m., deputies responded to a four-vehicle accident in the 8,000 block of North Illinois 2. It was determined that a vehicle driven by Patricia Lynn Walters, 70, Dixon, and another vehicle driven by Heather K. Cardott, 37, Rockford, and a third vehicle driven by Bruce D. McCanse, 62, Oregon, were all traveling south and stopped at the traffic signal for the construction zone at that location. A fourth vehicle, driven by Autumn A. Bondi, 22, Rockford was also headed

south and failed to reduce her speed for the traffic signal and hit the vehicle being driven by McCanse. This forced McCanse’s vehicle into Cardott’s vehicle and then her vehicle into the vehicle being driven by Walters. Bondi and her two infant children were transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Byron EMS to be checked by hospital staff for any unseen injuries. McCanse also felt that he needed to be checked by hospital staff so he was transported by Byron EMS to Swedish American hospital. Walters and Cardott both refused medical treatment at the scene. The accident remains

under investigation at this time. Oct. 30 At approximately 4:30 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 9,000 block of West Illinois 72 for speeding. After further investigation, Taunya R. Hollis-Jared, 46, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Hollis-Jared was transported to the Ogle County Jail and was held in lieu of bond. Robert VanDyke, 36, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding conservation warrant. VanDyke posted the $2,000 (10%) bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Oct. 24 Kurt D. Davis, 41, Colona, was issued a citation at 8:15 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth Street and Monroe Street.

Parker R. Carr, 17, Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:10 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Third Street. At 11:02 p.m., police investigated a disturbance that had just occurred in the 200 block of North Fifth

Street, resulting in the arrest of Daniel J. Ellison, 21, Maryville, Tennessee, for battery. Ellison was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Sanders was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Oct. 28 Trei T. Sanders, 23, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for battery.

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

Two parking tickets and 12 verbal/written warnings were issued from Oct. 23-29.

law. General calls for service through dispatch Oct. 23-29 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................. 5 Citizen Complaints......... 8 Animal Complaint........... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................. 8

Disturbance / Domestic... 5 Assist EMS / Other Department........... 2 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.............. 2 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.......................... 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line................................. 2 Traffic Stops.................... 8 Civil Citation –Possession of Drug Paraphernalia..... 1

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. Oct. 20

Shermin K. Yalcin, quit claim deed to Ali Canli and Nese Canli, 707 Sioux Lane, Taylor Township. Oct. 23 Mary Jo Talsma and Frederick J. Talsma, warranty deed to Steven Jakubiak and Roxanne Jakubiak, 8703 N. Glacier Drive, Byron Township, $$29,500. Donald P. Pekofske and

Melinda K. Pekofske, warranty deed to Yvonne M. Tannahill, 425 N. Hannah Ave., Mt. Morris Township, $54,500. Colin J. Buck and Ashli A. Buck, warranty deed to David D. Asbury and Judy A. Asbury, 2664 S. Prairie St., Buffalo Township, $90,000. Eric J. Schier and Emily S. Schier, warranty deed to

Darcie Schier, 303 E. Center St., Mt. Morris Township, $35,000. Oct. 24 TYFB LLC, warranty deed to Christopher Diehl, no address given, Lincoln Township. Oct. 25 Stanley A. Meinsma, warranty deed to Morhardt Properties LLC, 194 Carr Court, Mt. Morris Township,

$51,000. Danny A. Hoffman and Judy L. Hoffman, warranty deed to Brandi Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman, 8534 N. Ill. 2, Forreston Township, $140,000. Oct. 26 Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Nancy J. Bartels, 215

Parkview Drive, OregonNashua Township, $123,500. Gregory N. Regole, warranty deed to Carlos Flores, 115 Main St., Leaf River Township, $25,000. Lori K. O’Brien and Lori K. Hensley, quit claim deed to Lori K. Hensley and Donald R. Hensley Jr., 7980 S. Pine St., Grand Detour Township.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activities. Oct. 23 Blake Bakkala, 18, Machesney Park, possession of stolen motor vehicle, status hearing Dec. 8. Anthony Johnson, 35, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 96 days in jail, with 90 days stayed to Aug. 17, 2018, and 12 months probation, and ordered him to cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $1,162. All other counts were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Thomas O’Brien, 58, Esmond, theft, jury status call Dec. 18. Thomas Stiles, 25, Rockford, criminal damage to government property, status hearing Jan. 22. Charles Groh, 25, Carpentersville, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 142 days in jail, stayed until Jan. 11, 2019, and 24 months probation, and ordered him to cooperate and satisfactorily complete the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete

psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $1,867. A count of aggravated battery was dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Sandra Hurtado, 38, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Nov. 13. Kevin Staten, 28, Creston, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery status hearing Dec. 27. Estaban Cortez, 29, Moline, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Dec. 13. Ashley Jones, 26, Rochelle, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, 402 conference Dec. 11. Dan Knaub, 29, Leaf River, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Dec. 18. Gary Wright, 63, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing Dec. 18. Juan Casillas, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting, possession of firearm ammunition without a firearms owner identification card, status hearing Nov. 13. Faustino Ramirez, 31, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Dec. 18. Nicholas Hollis, 30, Stillman Valley, unauthorized video recording, plea hearing Nov. 13.

Brittanie A. Bonnivier, 22, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 36 days in jail and 24 months drug probation and ordered her to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours public service work, and pay total fines and costs of $2,764. A count of possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 18.

Christopher L. F. Holmes, 52, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call Nov. 27.

Chase Zochowski, 20, Island Lake, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 18.

Jason Otten, 46, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference Nov. 13. Keith Falcone, 23, Roscoe, fleeing, resisting a peace officer, pretrial conference Dec. 18. Michael Himes, 46, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 18. John Hayer, 21, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Nov. 13.

Brayan Pulido, 22, Pingree Grove, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, status hearing Nov. 13. Nathan Merritt, 36, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, pretrial conference Nov. 17. Joel Moore, 30, Sterling, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Dec. 18.

Graham Flinchum, 38, Ashton, delivery of a controlled substance, plea status hearing Nov. 17. Cruz Villarreal, 22, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, pretrial conference Dec. 18. Sandra Soulier, 25, Elgin, possession of a controlled substance, jury trial Jan. 16. Gabrielle Sheely, 22, Polo, obstructing justice, pretrial conference Dec. 18.

Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 12 months conditional discharge. A count of possession of a fraudulent drivers license was dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Rick Khanjian, 55, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call Nov. 27. Tylar Smith, 22, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Nov. 27. Sean Slattery, 27, Polo, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, obstructing justice, jury status call Nov. 27. Garrett Nelson, 23, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, status hearing Nov. 13. Anita Chattic, 34, Sterling, driving while license revoked, status hearing Dec. 1. Anthony King, 38, Kings, obstructing justice, plea hearing Dec. 1. Anthony Jaques, 18, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to government-supported property, pretrial conference Dec. 18.

conference Dec. 18. Abby Clark, 29, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to four days in jail, and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $862. Counts of criminal trespass to a residence and reckless conduct were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Jacob Shaw, 24, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, pretrial conference Nov. 7. Randal Rhoads, 56, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, motion hearing Nov. 8. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Nov. 13. Jacob Spies, 25, Lake Zurich, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery pretrial conference Nov. 13. Rueben Burgess, 27, Esmond, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Nov. 13; domestic battery, status hearing Nov. 13. Jerime Kuhlemier, 36, Freeport, aggravated battery, status hearing Nov. 17. Matthew Turner, 28, Byron, aggravated battery, status hearing Nov. 17.

Jose Estrada-Maldonado, 38, Aurora, possession of a controlled substance, motion hearing Dec. 13.

Mary Hart, 68, Chana, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, status hearing Nov. 13.

Jennifer Sims, 41, Mississippi, residential burglary, jury status call Dec. 18.

Ryan Hayden, 29, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, pretrial conference Nov. 13.

William Anderson, 21, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent

Carlos Vazquez, 39, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice. Judge

Ethan Langley, 23, Oregon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, pretrial

Scott Cook, 30, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Nov. 17.

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Obituaries Myrtle I. Buttel Myrtle I. Buttel, 91, of German Valley, died on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Manor Court of Liberty Village, Freeport. Myrtle was born on Aug. 11, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hjalmar and Hildegard (Goelzer) Strommen. She married Calvin Buttel on Aug. 11, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died on Oct. 21, 1992. Myrtle was a 1949 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a teacher in both German Valley and Seward. She was a member of Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley where she was also active in the women’s group and taught Sunday School.

Myrtle enjoyed working on numerous craft projects and reading in her free time. Surviving are her children, Ellen (Bill) Klatt, of Pecatonica, Marna (Mike) Kitzmiller, of Rock Falls

and Bruce (Tracy) Buttel, of Madison, Wisconsin; four grandsons, Aaron Kitzmiller, Nathan Buttel, Matthew Buttel, and Seth Klatt; two step-grandchildren, six stepgreat-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin; daughter, Jean in 2002; and three brothers. Funeral services were held on Nov. 1 at Silver Creek Reformed Church. Rev. Grant Mulder officiated. Burial was at Silver Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Silver Creek Reformed Church and FHN Hospice. Sign her guestbook and share a story at www. burketubbs.com.

(William) Nordman, of Oregon; grandchildren, Staci (Steven) Schrader, of Shannon, Pamela (David) Watry, of Forreston, Michal Medlar, of Byron, Shaun, Stephanie, and Joshua Taylor, all of The Woodlands, Houston, Texas, Megan (Rodrigo) Flores, of Durand, Amanda Taylor, of Rockford, Zachary Taylor, of Davis, Allison Taylor, of Davis, Ashley Nordman, of Oregon, Brad Nordman, of Oregon, Brandon and Josh Watry, of Plano, Taylor Schrader, of Shannon, and Ashley Schrader, of New Mexico;

great-grandchildren, John Book, of Shannon, Adam Watry, of Champaign, Ashley (Brock) Deen-Sanders, of Forreston, Abbey Taylor and Jacob Taylor, of Houston, Texas, Ethan Flores, Alex Flores, Evan Flores, and Ariana Flores, of Durand, Brianna Taylor and Briah Hill, of Rockford; greatgreat-grandchildren, GiGi Schrader, and Ienaya, Miguel and Ezekihal Schrader, of New Mexico. Amos was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rogene E. Taylor; brothers, Robert, Joe, and James Taylor; sisters, Mildred Mahon and Mary DeBoer. Funeral service was held on Oct. 28 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, with Rev. Julie Bunt officiating. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in Lighthouse Cemetery, Oregon. Memorials may be made to Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home and Serenity Hospice and Home.

Amos H. Taylor Jr. Amos Henry Taylor Jr., 87, died on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Amos was born April 23, 1930 in Buena Vista, Colorado, the son of Amos Henry and Isabelle (Wells) Taylor Sr. Amos married Rogene E. Mongan on June 2, 1951 in Oregon. He worked fro Kable Printing Company for 26 years, and then he worked for the Mt. Morris School District in the building maintenance, and he was also the bus mechanic. Amos loved his grandchildren, puttering in his garage, driving his golf cart with his grandchildren. He helped Rogene quilt, and he loved his time with his dog Lexi. Amos is survived by his children, Kathi (Charles) Medlar, of Mt. Morris. Richard (Cathy) Taylor, of Davis, Timothy (Beverly) Taylor, of The Woodlands, Houston, Texas, and Patricia

Joyce M. Horn Joyce M. Horn, 91, of Oregon, died on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Aug. 11, 1926 in Tiskilwa, the daughter of John “Edward” and Marjorie (Ringenberg) Smith. She graduated from Tiskilwa High School. Following graduation from Tiskilwa High School, Joyce worked briefly in Peoria before moving to the “big city” of Chicago where she was a teletype operator for Swift and Company. During this time she made numerous friends, many of whom she remained in touch with throughout her life. Joyce married Donald Royce Horn on Oct. 7, 1956 in Ashton. As a young wife and mother, she devoted herself to caring for her parents, husband and children. When her children reached junior and senior high school, Joyce worked outside the home as a receptionist

and administrative assistant for Crest Foods in Ashton. Following her retirement, she remained active as a volunteer with the Lee County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, church activities and, most importantly, spending time with her granddaughters. Joyce is survived by her children, Donelle HornWard, of Chicago, Deena Horn-Smith, of Wann, Oklahoma, and Ron Horn, of

Oregon; and granddaughters, Jessica, Jenna, Bryanna, and Ashlyn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; young brother, Dean; and special aunt, Hilda Ringenberg. An irreplaceable daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, Joyce was an example of all things good in a human being. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts and memories. A private family graveside service was held at Ashton Cemetery on Oct. 30 with Rev. Karen Gerhard-Conner of the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name and will be used for the First Presbyterian Church of Oregon, Serenity Hospice and Home, and Lee County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

husband of 69 years, Fred, of Oregon; her daughter, Linda (Ron) Zajak, of Akron, Ohio; sons, Bill (Paula) Smith, Edward (Sue) Smith, and Freddie (Kristi Knaak) Smith, all of Oregon; nine grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and three

great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Oregon United Methodist Church with Pastor Thomas Kim officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon, and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or OSF Hospice. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Mary Louise Smith Mary Louise Smith, 86, of Oregon, died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Clifton and Launa (Daugherty) Jackson. Louise was a 1948 graduate of West High School in Akron, Ohio, and married Frederick Smith on Nov. 13, 1948 in Akron. Louise was active in her community as a volunteer for the Village of Progress, an active member of Oregon United Methodist Church, the PEO, and member of the Red Hat Club. Louise was an extraordinary, mother, chef, and homemaker. Survivors include her

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 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 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 1, 2017 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 SEVEN (7) IN ROLLING MEADOWS 1ST ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 15, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court Forreston, IL61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10209. I3065076 November 2, 9 & 16 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. David D. Weegens; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00059 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 12/16/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 1, 2017 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 02-33-330-022 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 W. Meadow Court Forreston, IL61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-10209. I3065076 November 2, 9 & 16 2017

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT BERTENSHAW, SUSANNE BERTENSHAW, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendant 16 CH 104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on December 15, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 8 IN THE VILLAGE OF CRESTON, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST (ASSUMED BEARING) ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 4 A DISTANCE OF 100.40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 61.85 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SAID LOTS; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE OF SAID WEST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 4 AND 5 A DISTANCE OF 100.82 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 61.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 207 EAST NORTH STREET, Creston, IL 60113 Property Index No. 25-23-234-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $104,686.94. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580. Please refer to file number 16-06958. E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com November 2, 9 & 16 2017

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IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF: No. 17-P-91 DONNA M. WHITE, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donna M. White. Letters of office were issued on October 16, 2017 to William E. White, 2 Gale Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. KraWilliamsMcCarthLLP, 607 henbuhl, Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months form the date first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 26th day of October, 2017. WILLIAM E. WHITE, Independent Executor

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Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Monday November 13th, 2017 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Michael Dearborn of 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL for a text amendment to ordinance code 152.086 B-2 service district concerning allowance of scrap metal in the corporate limits of Polo at 601 North Union Avenue, Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

For the Estate of DONNA M. WHITE, Deceased October 26,November 2, 9, 2017

We are now taking bids for snow removal for the upcoming season: •Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more. •Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewalks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors. •Mechanical equipment attached to truck not to be used on sidewalks. Copy of your current liability insurance coverage must be provided. Bids must be in before November 17th, 2017 Bids are to be sent to: Oregon Fire Protection District 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids will be opened on November 20, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. October 26, November 2, 2017

WML No. IL-004243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS;Plaintiff,vs-JOSHUA D. FLAHARTY A/K/A JOSHUA FLAHARTY; DeCase No. 16 CH 13 fendant(s). RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on November 17, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 51 IN BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS AND THAT PART OF BRUCE LAND (VACATED) IN BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 51 IN SAID BRAYTON`S SECOND ADDITION THENCE WEST 24.94 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID BRUCE LAND THENCE NORTH ON SAID CENTER LINE 179.2 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST LINCOLN STREET THENCE EAST ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST LINCOLN STREET 24.94 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 51, 179.2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN OGLE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 East Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26-376-002 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $125,463.07.The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Joshua Witt , Esq. of Weiss McClelland LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1533. October 19, 26 & November 2 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR CIM TRUST 2016-4, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-4 Plaintiff, -v.CHAD D. HUTCHISON AKA CHAD HUTCHISON, VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS Defendant 17 CH 59 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 21, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 424 SOUTH OGLE AVENUE, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Property Index No. 08-26-353-039. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $74,494.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17070001. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17070001 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 17 CH 59TJSC#: 37-9398 October 26, November 2 & 9 2017

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WML No. IL-004243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS;Plaintiff,vs-JOSHUA D. FLAHARTY A/K/A JOSHUA FLAHARTY; Defendant(s). Case No. 16 CH 13 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on November 17, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 401 East Lincoln Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 08-26-376-002 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling. Sale terms: cash in hand. The Judgment amount was $125,463.07.The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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: Contact Joshua Witt , Esq. of Weiss McClelland LLC, Plaintiff's Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1533. October 19, 26 & November 2 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR CIM TRUST 2016-4, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-4 Plaintiff, -v.CHAD D. HUTCHISON AKA CHAD HUTCHISON, VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS Defendant 17 CH 59 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on November 21, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 IN SOUTH ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 1 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. #Y, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 424 SOUTH OGLE AVENUE, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Property Index No. 08-26-353-039. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $74,494.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17070001. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17070001 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 17 CH 59TJSC#: 37-9398 October 26, November 2 & 9 2017

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Cemetery Plots Coloma Township $400 each (2) + $100 transfer fee 815-499-5774 Coloma Township Section 3 Lot 33 Graves 3, 4, & 5. $600 each 815499-9189

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTOGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT BERTENSHAW, SUSANNE BERTENSHAW, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendant 16 CH 104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2017, the Sheriff of Ogle County will at 10:00 AM on December 15, 2017, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street, Oregon, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 207 EAST NORTH STREET, Creston, IL 60113 Property Index No. 25-23-234-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $104,686.94. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF 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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580. Please refer to file number 1606958. E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com November 2, 9 & 16 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS OGLE COUNTY - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. MARKUS A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK A. CHESKO A/K/A MARK CHESKO A/K/A MARCUS CHESKO, JOYCE J. CHESKO, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant(s). 2017CH 57 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: JOYCE J. CHESKO AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 31 IN TILTON PARK SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 1947 IN BOOK "F" OF PLATS, PAGE 30, IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1248 TILTON PARK DR, ROCHELLE, IL61068 And which said Mortgage was made by: JOYCE J. CHESKO and MARKUS A CHESKO, the Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois as Document No. 0503252; and for other relief, that summons was duly issue out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Ogle County Circuit Clerk 106 S 5th St #300 Oregon, IL 61061 On or before December 4, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3066067 November 2, 9 & 16 2017

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The Whiteside Area Career Center has an opening for a part-time administrator to work a minimum of 50 days. Must have a current Administrative Type 75 certificate. Send application and resume to: Jerry Binder; Whiteside Area Career Center; 1608 5th Ave.; Sterling, IL 61081; 815-626-5810. WACC is an EOE

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Tracker XT by Freedom Lift Co., scooter or wheel chair lift, elec. 12V, fits in a full size van or SUV, new in 2012, pd. $2000 selling for $600 / obo. 815-275-0811

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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2001 F-150 X Cab 4x4, 4.6 eng. 148K mi., newer tires, runs great, some rust $4800 815973-3376

MOTORCYCLES

935

1992 Yamaha, Thunder Silent XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm.

1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749 1998 Harley Davidson Road King, exc. cond., 38K mi., $5800 815-866-0204 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793 2006 Harley Davidson VRSC, HD orange & black custom paint, wheels & chrome, new tires, battery, fork seals & plenty of extras. Purchased in 2010 in CA. Have title runs great. Gorgeous bike. $7,500 815-677-2060

BOATS/MOTORS

2007 Larson 228 LXI – red/white Mercruiser 350 MAG (300HP) <350 hours Canvas and Bimini, wake board tower EZ Loader trailer incl. $16,900 OBO - 815-4403185 4 stroke '01 Yamaha motor, 16' Aluminum Craft flat w/trailer bottom $3,800 732-1493

FARMLAND AUCTION

Friday, December 1st, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

372.391 Surveyed Acres

Section’s 6,14,17/18 of Palmyra Township in Lee County, IL. Parcel # 1) 152.635 A Farmland Only Parcel # 2) 73.929 A Farmland Only Parcel # 3) 145.827 A Farmland Only

For complete listing of sale bill, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Owner, Frances I. Schott Trust Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Beverly Wiemken, Trustee Attorney, Gary Gehlbach

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191

APPLIANCES

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FURNITURE

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710

LG Front loading washer and gas dryer In good cond. $450/pair obo 815-718-0190

755

3 piece Lazy Boy living room reclining set. Brown. 815-275$1800. 6154 Leave Messg.

940

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

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BOATS/MOTORS

940

SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322

2013 Arctic Cat XTX700, 6' plow & winch, winter & summer pkg $9300 815-626-4887

TRAILERS/RVS

945

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