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Four Marco wrestlers have advanced to the Oregon Sectional this Friday, Saturday. B1

Read about the other man behind the Black Hawk statue. B5

The Oregon Park District teams up with NIU Lorado Taft Educators for classes. B3

City council doubles loan for new store By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Polo City Council more than doubled its investment last week to bring a grocery store to town. At a special meeting Feb. 1, the council canceled the $30,000 loan it approved last November to Tushar Patel, of Lanark, and replaced it with a $70,000 loan. According to the terms approved, the loan will help Patel buy and make improvements to the former Polo Super Valu, more recently Polo Food Center, building at 205 S. Division Ave. Patel is buying the property for $120,000 from the First National Bank of Amboy, which is the trustee of a land trust formed by former owner Ahmad Farraj, of Rock Falls, who had plans that did not materialize to open a grocery store there more than a year ago. The loan is in the form of a self-canceling note. Under the terms, the city will loan Patel the money

Welcome Home, Kylia Four-year-old Kylia Johnson, who lost her mother and unborn brother in a car crash Dec. 11 that also left her with extensive injuries, was treated to something special on Friday: a celebration in her honor. Left, Kylia and her father Daryl Johnson pose for photos near the firetrucks at the Polo Fire Station. Below, left: Once Upon a Dream Performances, of Rockford, celebrates Kylia’s homecoming from the hospital with cousin Audrey Sundquist, 12. The “Princess and Superhero” group donated their time to the little girl’s party. Below, right: No good princess party is complete without Spider-Man. Kylia gets a mask fitted from cousin Morgan Kreiser, 9. Photos by Alex Paschal

A construction company based in Providence, Rhode Island, will be working on the design and building of the new Ogle County Jail. At a special meeting Jan. 30, the Ogle County Board approved hiring Gilbane Building Company for the design and construction of the jail in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon, across from the judicial center. Board chairman Kim Gouker said Gilbane, which has offices in numerous locations around

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Board rules to keep plant’s worth the same Taxes Paid in 2017 for Byron Generating Station

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County hires jail construction manager By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

from its General Fund, with the stipulation that the grocery store opens by Dec. 1 of this year and remains in continuous operation until Dec. 31, 2023. If the store is in continuous operation through Dec. 31, 2021, the city will forgive $35,000 of the loan. The remainder will be forgiven if the business is still operating on Dec. 31, 2023. Patel is the secretary of Mahant Supermarket, Inc., which operates grocery stores in Lanark and Amboy. After 10 years without a grocery store in the city, Mayor Doug Knapp said he is very pleased. “I’m looking forward to having Tushar in town,” he said. “He’s an energetic and forthright guy. He’s going to do a good job.” Knapp also praised the Polo Economic Development Corporation for its efforts in getting Patel on board. “I can’t say enough about the role they played in this,” he said. “And the city council did their part, too.”

the world, including Chicago, will work closely with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., the firm hired in November for the architectural and engineering design of the 70,000 squarefoot facility. “The first phase is to develop a schematic design,” Gouker said. “Once we have that we can develop the actual cost of the jail.” The cost for the 180-200 bed jail has been estimated at $25 to $28 million. Gouker said he expects to have the design in 30 to 60 days. He said Gilbane and HOK have collaborated on several projects, including the DeKalb

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County Jail expansion, which is nearing completion. Construction on the new jail is expected to begin this fall. The county board and Oregon City Council reached an agreement in December that transferred jurisdiction over the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon from the city to the county. That allowed the county board to move forward with its plans to close the block and connect the new jail to the existing judicial center across the street. Part of the agreement is that the county will pay for street improvements near the

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courthouse, judicial center, and new jail. It will pay to repave Jefferson Street from Fourth to Sixth Street, Fifth Street from Washington to Jefferson, and Sixth Street south to Madison, and replace gutters and sidewalks in those blocks. County board chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron, said the county will also pay to reroute sewer and water mains affected by the street closure. The total cost for those projects is estimated at $600,000. The street transfer still needs the approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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The Ogle County Board of Review stood pat last week on the assessed value of Exelon’s Byron Generating Station. At a Jan. 30 hearing, BOR members agreed with Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison that the plant’s value should remain at $546 million, the same as last year. In an appeal filed last fall, Exelon Generation officials asked for the assessment to be “not greater than” $308.9 million. At the hearing, attorneys for the utility presented a new appraisal of the plant setting its value at $158 million. However, MR Valuations, the appraiser for the Byron School District, set the value at $647.8 million. Last year Exelon’s appraiser Duff & Phelps submitted an appraisal for $296.9 million. “I find it difficult to believe the value of this property dropped by half in one year,” Harrison said after the hearing. Exelon paid $37.6 million in real estate taxes in 2017 to 11

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Byron Schools............ $21.1M Ogle County............... $4.29M Rock Valley College... $2.62M Byron Forest Preserve...................... $2.43M Oregon Park District....................... $2.39M Byron Fire......................$2.38 Byron Library..........$859,465 Oregon Schools........$756,098 Rockvale Roads.......$508,163 Rockvale Twnshp.....$170,189 Byron Museum..........$95,636 Kish College..............$91,183 TOTAL ..................... $37.6M taxing bodies, which include the Byron School District, Ogle County, Rockvale Township, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College. More than $21 million of that went to the Byron School District. Turn to B5

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Volunteers give day to restore prairie near Polo By Pam Eggemeier peggemeier@ saukvalley.com A group of 10 volunteers were busy Jan. 20 seeding about two acres of city-owned land at the Polo sewer plant property on Galena Trail Road. Paul Soderholm and Mike Scholl unloaded containers of the native prairie blend for the small group to spread over the soil which still glistened with snow on an unseasonably warm winter day. “We got it from Nachusa Grasslands, and they said there could be 30 to 40 species in this mix,” said Soderholm, who has been involved with The Nature Conservancy for many years. Illinois is known as the Prairie State, but many of the plants and wildlife in the prairie ecosystem are in danger of disappearing. There was a time when 60 percent of the state was prairie, but of that 22 million acres, only about 2,500 acres of native grassland still exists. Much of the lost prairie has become farmland, but the movement to restore our grasslands is gaining strength. A depleted state budget has left much of the heavy lifting to

volunteer-based organizations, and many passionate stewards of nature are hard at work in the Sauk Valley. Soderholm also serves as treasurer of the Middle Rock Conservation Partners, which is working to restore prairies, woodlands, wetlands and savannas in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. The MRCP took a giant step forward in April when it was granted state nonprofit status. The MRCP has its own fire crew and can conduct controlled burns on up to 2,000 acres of prairie in a single spring season. The burns help manage weeds and invasive species, and help restore nutrients for future native plant growth. “We’re in the process of securing money for fire equipment to help with the burns,” Soderholm said. “It’s exciting to have our nonprofit status, and now we’re trying to raise about $41,000 for the equipment.” Scholl is also passionate about restoring the area’s natural habitat, but putting prairie back in this particular area will provide wildflower forage for his honeybees. “I live in town, but three years

ago, I bought land near here with a cabin and beehives – this is my man cave,” Scholl said. “It’s great to see the land revert back to what it was many years ago.” Scholl used to have 30 hives, but is now down to six. Most of his honey is sold to farmers market vendors. The seeding of the sewer plant land is just the beginning for the volunteers. Keeping up with the weeds is no small task, and it could take a while to fully realize the fruits of their labors. “The first three years are known as sleep, creep and leap, and it might get 12 or 13 inches high by then, but some seeding can take 10 years,” Scholl said. Some teens from Polo High School were part of the seeding party. Science teacher Gina Cole has started the Outdoor Club for students, hoping to instill her passion for stewardship in a new generation of volunteers. “I started thinking about this as a way to get kids to do hiking and some conservancy work, and everything came together last fall,” Cole said. Sadie Baumann, 15, one of seven club members, helped with the initial phase of the restoration project. She hopes more students

Sadie Baumann, one of seven school volunteers, lets the light breeze take the seeds from her hand Jan. 20 on about 2 acres of city-owned land at the Polo sewer plant property on Galena Trail Road. Photo by Alex Paschal

will take advantage of the opportunity to have fun while making a difference. “I’m in a lot of clubs at school because I’m always interested in helping out,” Baumann said. “It’s hard to find things like this to do, so I’m trying to get more people involved.” While living in Chicago, Soderholm and his wife, Carol, had dreamed of finding a weekend cabin where they could plant a few trees, but in 1999, they decided to move to Mt. Morris.

“I had read an article in the newspaper that painted such an incredible picture of the Franklin Creek area, and one night we went to the Twilight Walk at Nachusa, and the experience was providential,” Soderholm said. The tree-planting stopped in 2000, when they discovered the property had once been grassland, and the Soderholms have worked to restore prairie ever since. They have pieced together 191 acres, and 130 acres near White Pines State Park have gained

state designation as The Edward F. Vassallo Land and Water Reserve, a tribute to Carol’s son who died of leukemia four years ago. “He lived in New York City and loved to spend time here,” Soderholm said. “It was a tremendous loss, but he’ll live on through this land that will be protected forever.” The group seeded about half of the targeted area Saturday, and when the weather cooperates, another session will be scheduled to finish the job.

Winter is a good time to catch up on research By Betty Obendorf Curator Polo Historical Society I am catching up on correspondence, Schuylar Lunt’s land was more to the east, Chanceford Barber’s house was considered “pretentious” in 1856, and our library windows, while

not designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, do show a prairie-like flair of his design work. This weather with its ups and downs still makes one want to hunker down with a good book, DVD movie, or do a little intense research. I opted for the intense research after a call from a fellow worker in our Bid For

Youth Auction several years ago. Rose is researching the William Swingly family who lived near Bald Hill in Rock Vale Township. His grandson, Dr. Lee Swingly became a veterinarian in Polo, Dixon, and Oregon. He retired in 1950. He was hired as the Ogle County

Polo Police Activity Polo Police Chief Kurt Cavanaugh reported the following information. Jan. 24 Christopher R. Jordon, 21, of Mt. Morris, was cited at 6:11 p.m. for speeding 38 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Jordon was released on an I-bond. Jan. 26 Police responded to a crash at 12:45 a.m. in the 100 block of North Green Avenue where a vehicle driven by Dalton Haenitsch, 22, of Polo, went out of control striking a parked vehicle. Haenitsch’s vehicle continued across Green Avenue

and struck a utility pole before coming to rest. The investigation resulted in Haenitsch being placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. Haenitsch was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was processed and later released after posting bond. Jan. 30 Bobbie J. Disrud, 48, Polo, was cited at 12:08 a.m. for speeding 41 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Disrud was released on an I-bond. Feb. 2

Joshua D. Schier, 41, Polo, was arrested at 11:20 a.m. on an outstanding Winnebago County no bond warrant for larceny. Schier was transported to the Ogle County jail. General Calls for service for the weeks of Jan. 15 through Jan. 28: Citizen Complaints/Assist....23 Juvenile................................3 Animal Complaint................2 Disturbance/Domestic..........3 Fire/Medical Assist..............11 Alarm/Open Door................3 Lock Out..............................3 911 Hang Up........................1 Traffic Stops.........................15 County Assists......................2

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Veterinarian in 1924. He was born on Bald Hill in 1909. Has anyone heard of Dr. Swingly? I will add Dr. Swingly to my list of research in the old newspapers. The list includes: 1970 businesses in Polo, the kidnapping of Doug Smith in the 70s, and Blackhawk Seed Company beginning in 1941. I need a day of newspaper research in the newspaper room at Blackhawk Waterways where it could be a little cool. I will pick a warming up day. I can look out my window and see the red brick of the 1856 home of Chanceford and his wife Lucie. The Barbers arrived in Buffalo Grove and soon after their arrival they accepted a dinner invitation. It was from

their next door neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Zenas Aplington. It was not long before they all headed into the new community named Polo. Aplington’s home was built in 1853, Dr. Burn’s house in 1854, and the Barber home in 1856. They were all simple early houses in Polo and yet all three are still standing. The Chanceford Barber home was called “pretentious” by an article in the Chicago Tribune dated April 26, 1903 and named “Unique things About Polo, Illinois.” Chanceford Barber died in 1879 and so when the house was moved a few years later, Chanceford was no longer alive. Lucie later lived with her son, Bryant in his new home. I still want to go back to the

papers at the time of the move to see what was printed about the family home in Polo. If the family home was considered “pretentious” when built in 1856, I wonder what people thought of the homes of the two sons. We have at the museum a box of Barber genealogy that was put together by the Barber family many years ago. It somehow ended up with us after the Barber family just started dwindling away. It is amazing after they started on such a grandiose level with wealth, big homes, and big business. Now does the name even ring a bell in the world? Are they totally unknown? Come Wednesday night and find out about the windows in our library.

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Grocery store critical to Polo’s economy From A1 PEDC Chairman Mark Scholl stressed the importance of the new business. “It’s really critical to the city’s economic infrastructure,” he said. “Not only does it allow us to provide services to the community, but also it may help to attract other services, such as a senior living facility.” The city has been without a grocery store since 2008 when then owner Yong Shim closed it.

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Paul and Terri Koenck owned and operated by Polo Super Valu for many years prior to that. They sold the store to Shim in 2007. He changed the name to Polo Food Center, and it closed several months later. Polo’s regular city council meeting, Feb. 5, was canceled due to the snowstorm. The meeting was not rescheduled. Items on the Feb. 5 agenda will be discussed at the next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the city hall.

Blood Drive

Faith United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive in cooperation with the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church, 702 E. Dixon St. (Pines Road), Polo. To schedule an appointment call Carol at 815-440-3983. All blood types are needed and walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are preferred. Those donating are asked to bring a photo ID and encouraged to have plenty to eat and drink before donating.

Aplington Student Council members Cody Buskohl and Carson Jones presented a monetary donation to Kathy Wragg of Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. Photo supplied

Polo Library News All programs are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible. Amnesty For the month of February, patrons can return undamaged overdue items and have fees forgiven. Keys for Crafts The library is asking the public to donate old house keys to be used for craft activities. Please bring the keys into the library. Donation needed Reusable non-plastic bags Book Bingo Winter Reading Program Ages 5 and up January through Feb. 28 Earn a reward for each Bingo! A grand prize drawing will be held on March 1. Lifelong Learner’s Series

Wednesday, Feb. 7 6 p.m. Polo Historical Society will present Polo Places on the National Register. Please register for this program at the library. What we do! We offer copy, print and fax service at a reasonable price. New Service Polo Public Library announces a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The new service includes free tests specifically based on Illinois DMV materials. Go to www.pololibrary.org home page and scroll to Library News. Library Trustee Vacancy

children’s message for our new friends, Jasmine, Quentin, and JoJo. I had the pleasure of meeting the children during Sunday School. It’s been far too long since we’ve had children in Sunday School. By Karen Merlak This past Saturday morning was the men’s breakfast. The The cold air continues as we men from our church met in start the new month. the basement for the morning As we go through each day, meal and fellowship. each month, and each new Attending the breakfast were season, God is with us. We are Ron Baker, Dave Burright, grateful to Him for all the ways Larry Riffle, Don Hay, John He helps us. God is good. Engel, and Jim Hopkins. This morning in church, we Later in the afternoon on were greeted by Deb Ohlwine. Saturday, family and friends Our special music was the of Helen Hopkins gathered at hymn, “Singing I Go,” by the the Morningstar of Sterling to Ladies Group, Vicki Hay, Jean celebrate her 100th birthday. Cunningham, Nancy Hopkins, Helen is an aunt to Jim Sharon Baker, and me, and Lyle Hopkins. Several accompanied by Deb Ohlwine. generations of the Hopkins Rev. Charlotte Hoppe led a family were in attendance.

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The library board of trustees will make an appointment to complete a vacated term that expires May, 2021. If anyone is interested, please inquire at the circulation desk. Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10. LEGO Club Saturday, Feb. 10 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 6-12 Snack provided School Early Out Program Friday, Feb. 16 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Discovery Center Slime Please register for this program. Pokemon Club Saturday, Feb. 17 1 to 2 p.m. This past Monday evening, Pine Creek Christian Church joined Faith Discovery Church in hosting the monthly Our Table meal at Faith United Methodist Church. With over 50 people in attendance, we had wonderful evening of fellowship and lots of great food. The meal is open to anyone in Polo. There is no cost for dinner which is hosted by the area churches. Please come and join us on the last Monday evening of each month from August to May. Clint has finished infantry training at Camp Pendleton. He has anxiously awaited his orders since he entered the Marines on an open contract. In a last minute switch, he ended up with a job as a vehicle mechanic.

Ages 6-12 Snack provided Head Start Program Tuesday, Feb. 27 Begins at 9:30 a.m. Adult Programs Pinterest Party Tuesday, March 6 6 to 7 p.m. Activity: Succulent Garden Registration is required for this program. Book Discussion Groups Afternoon Book Club @ the Library Monday, Feb. 26 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Selection: Anil’s Ghost by Michael Ondaatje

New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the library. Please come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library. To look at our collection, visit our website (pololibrary. org) and view the carousel, or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases. Adult Fiction Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena DVDs Foreigner Dunkirk

Friday Book Discussion @ the Library Friday, Feb. 23 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Selection: Rescue Road by Peter Zheutlin On Wednesday, Clint made the trip from California to North Carolina. Midway through his journey, a generous passenger gave Clint his first class ticket. Now that he is out of training, we have been able to talk more often. I am amazed at how far he has come in just one year. I still remember the night Clint told me of his plans to join the Marines. At first, I was concerned because I didn’t understand his motivation. Over the year, doubts started to fill my thoughts as the time went on and he wasn’t meeting

RRC Representative Wednesday, Feb. 28 10 to 12 p.m. The Rock River Center his goals. Then all of a sudden, everything clicked. The timing was just right so that Clint ended up with a job he could be excited about. I was worried wondering when his life would take off and God was waiting for everything to be in place. Everything in God’s time. So many times, I have thought I needed something in my time, only to find out that God knew better. His timing is perfect. Learning to trust in God helps to bring peace to our own lives. While we are learning to be patient in His timing, we

provides a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population. No appointment is necessary. They will return the fourth Wednesday of each month. Library Closed President’s Day - Monday, Feb. 19 Polo Public Library 302 Mason St. Polo IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us. Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource! can keep preparing ourselves. Just as Clint logged many hours in workouts, gave up his favorite foods, and attended the poolee functions, we need to keep working toward our goals. When we work on making our best life, we’ll be ready when God’s timing comes to pass. I hope to see you next Sunday in our church where we will gather for a time of praise and worship. No matter what your next goal is, every day is a great day to start a relationship with heavenly Father.

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2018 LIHEAP, PIPP, and Weatherization Assistance Programs Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency has funding from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist residents of Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties with home heating utility costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), and Weatherization Programs. No new PIPP applications will be taken after December 31, 2017. LIHEAP applications will be taken until May 31, 2018 or until funding is exhausted Effective December 1, 2017 all income eligible households may schedule an appointment to apply for assistance with their heating utilities.

Eligible households may call 800-883-1111 or 815-232-3141 from 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance at one of the following locations. NICAA Main Office- Freeport Hanover Village Hall

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Temple and McConnell to marry June 2

Timothy Coates and Johannah Chase

Chase and Coates plan April wedding John and Beth Chase, of Mt. Morris, and Tamara and Steven Hill, of Dixon, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Johannah Kathleen Chase, of Brooklyn, New York, to Timothy Allen Coates, the son of John and Judy Coates of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Johannah is a graduate of Dixon High School, Cornell University, and Pace

University. She is employed by the Walton Family Foundation as a program officer. Her fiancé is a graduate of Fredericton High School, St. Thomas University, and the Harvard Kennedy School. He is employed by IBM as a portfolio marketing leader. The couple are planning a wedding on April 21 in Brooklyn.

Seavey to perform Feb. 11 The public is invited to “pack the place with their loving neighbors” for a special service on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 4962 S. Daysville Rd.,

Oregon. Hannah Seavey is a special guest who will offer some beautiful music. A potluck luncheon will be held following the service.

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Drew and Jen Temple, of Erie, are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Katelyn Ranee Temple to Owen James McConnell, son of Tim and Andrea McConnell, also of Erie. Katelyn is the granddaughter of Linda and Ron VanZuiden, Charlie and Lynn Brown, Sandy and Bob Hermes, and Ron Temple and Lori Sandrock, all of whom reside in Erie. Owen is the grandson of John and Peggy Geeves, of Byron, and James (Tim) and Betty McConnell, of Blandinsville. Katelyn is a 2013 graduate of Erie High School and a 2017 graduate of Central College in Pella, Iowa. She graduated with honors with a bachelor of science in Elementary Education with middle school endorsements in Science, Social Science, and

Language Arts. She is currently teaching fourth grade at Riverdale Elementary School in Port Byron. She also coached the freshman volleyball team at Erie High School this fall and then took on the cheerleading coach position at Riverdale Middle School. Owen is a 2014 graduate of Erie High School and is currently a senior at Central College in Pella, Iowa. He will graduate this May with a bachelor of science in Athletic Training. In July, he will begin his schooling at Palmer Chiropractic College, where he will play rugby. The couple will exchange vows on June 2 at the United Methodist Church in Morrison. Following the ceremony the reception will be held at DJC Farms in Erie.

McGuire honored for Scholarships offered by U of I Extension nutrition research Shelley McGuire, of Moscow, Idaho, and formerly of Polo, has been selected by American Society for Nutrition to receive the 2018 Excellence in Nutrition Education Award. She will be recognized at the society’s flagship meeting in Boston this June. A graduate of Polo High School, McGuire is a professor Shelley McGuire in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State done research on nutrition. University. Her research was most recently She has taught nutrition featured in the winter issue of to students, co-authored two Washington State Magazine. college-level books, and has

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Adulting 101 February 15 • 6 – 8 pm

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Mo’ Money Making the Most of Your Money

Presenter – Mary Francis, Financial Instructor Learn to put together a budget, save money, earn more money and make the most of what you have. Refreshments will be served.

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NIU Graduates Several area students were awarded degrees from Northern Illinois University, based in DeKalb, during December commencement exercises. The graduates are listed below. Byron: Haley Grebener, master of accounting science in Accountancy; and Allison Marshall, bachelor of arts in Rhetoric and Public Communication; Davis Junction: Clayton Kruger, bachelor of science in Management - Leadership

Applicant qualifications Applicants must be incoming freshmen or transfer students who are current residents of Illinois, who will be majoring within the College of ACES at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during the

and Management; Leaf River: Emily Hanlin, bachelor of science in Rhetoric and Public Communication; Christina Poe, bachelor of general studies in General Emphasis; Lindenwood: Emma Sovine, bachelor of science in education in Elementary Education-General; Monroe Center: Brittany Martillaro, bachelor of science in education in Elementary EducationGeneral Oregon: Megan Carr, bachelor of science in

education in SPED-Learning Behavior Specialist I; Donald Jensen, bachelor of science in education in SPED-Learning Behavior Specialist I; Jessica Murphy, bachelor of science in Human Development & Family Sciences: Family & Individual Development; Amanda Zimmermann, master of business administration in Business Administration MBA Polo: Ryan Myers, doctor of philosophy in Biological Sciences; Stillman Valley: Robert Fritzen, master of science in

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Marriage Licenses

Marvelous “98th”

Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage license. Jan. 26 Michael Dean Griffiths and Debbarh Nickcole Petty, both of Rochelle.

Thank you to my family for the wonderful 98th birthday brunch and “Thanks” to all who sent cards, called and visited.

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University of Illinois Extension and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is offering up to 54 scholarships for the 20182019 academic year. Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded in each of the 27 Extension Units. To learn more about Extension, visit extension.illinois.edu

2018-2019 academic year. Applicants will be ranked on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and good citizenship. Priority will be given to incoming freshmen, but transfer students are encouraged to apply. Application period To apply, visit academics.aces. illinois.edu/scholarships/newstudents. Award decisions will be made on a rolling basis which began Dec 1, 2017 until all are awarded. The Boone/DeKalb/Ogle unit is still taking applications. For questions, contact cacesoap@ illinois.edu

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Geography. NIU Dean’s List Several area students have been named to the fall dean’s list at Northern Illinois University, based in DeKalb. Those earning academic honors are Carter Adkins, Nolan Baker, Hailey Johnson, Aleshia Krupp, Emily Love, Allison Marshall, Madison Milburn, Irma Rains, Eric Stivers, and Andrea Wilson, all of Byron; Jason Kors Jr., Davis Junction; Calvin Barbee, Forreston; Christina Poe, Leaf River; Kristen Lookingland and Ethan Taylor, both of Monroe Center; Kayla Pottorff, and Anna Jensen, both of Mt. Morris; Tabatha Burgett, Miguel Dominguez Carreno, Kennedy Ghibellini, Austin McDaniel, Megan Mjoen, Shannan Roberts, and Carly Stephens, all of Oregon; Angel Alba, Timothy Cholke, and Jeffrey Kimpel, all of Polo; and Jaron Johnson, Stillman Valley.

FHN Perinatal Loss Support Group Losing a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth is something no parent should ever have to experience. The emotions and grief that come after the death of a baby can be overwhelming. You may feel lost about how to move forward and through these emotions in a way that promotes emotional well-being. You are not alone; FHN’s spiritual care coordinator and grief counselors will provide guidance and support.

When: Monthly on the 3rd Thursday Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am session or 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Where: FHN Memorial Hospital Morning session in the Lower Level – Globe Room Evening session in the Lower Level – Private Dining Room 1 and 2 Sessions will include a short video, discussion and other activities

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The FHN Perinatal Loss Support Group will offer: • a safe and supportive space to share your experience • information about grief and loss • skills to cope with emotion in a healthy way • hope and healing as you grieve and remember your baby. To register or to learn more about the FHN Perinatal Loss Support Group, contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 or visit www.FHN.org.

Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch. org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 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 BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Feb. 8—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, Feb. 11—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; 11:20 a.m. Council Meeting; 1-3 p.m. Family Game Night at Plum Hollow Tuesday, Feb. 13—9 a.m. Circuit Pastors at Messiah in Sterling Wednesday, Feb. 14—11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Services Thursday, Feb. 15—10 a.m. Bible Class OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) - Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www.

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crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 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 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 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 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

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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 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. believing, family-oriented ministry.” 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 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 10:30 a.m. Worship 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, Feb. 8—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 7 p.m. Ad Board Sunday, Feb. 11—9 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Confirmation Class Monday, Feb. 12—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club Tuesday, Feb. 13—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day Wednesday, Feb. 14—9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day; 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study on Moses FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 9 a.m. Worship Service January, March, May, July, September, November

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Senior Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Bruce McKanna 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Associate Pastor Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Logan Murphy 9 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 February, April, June, August, Thursday, Feb. 8—1 p.m. Ladies October, December Bible Study Saturday, Feb. 10—7 a.m. Men’s FORRESTON GROVE Accountability Group CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 11—8:30 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Inner Presbyterian Church in America Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Pastor Drew Jones 5 p.m. Youth Group 815-938-3605 Log onto our website at http:// www.forrestongrovechurch.com www.efcmm.org to check out our 9:30 a.m. Sunday School latest opportunities and 10:30 a.m. Worship Service updates Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FORRESTON REFORMED Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHURCH 815-946-3588 501 Third Ave. 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 10 a.m. Worship Service 815-938-2424 Nursery Available lylezumdahl@gmail.com We are an independent non9:30 a.m. Worship denominational Christian church. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Visitors are always welcome. FREEDOM LUTHERAN FAITH EVANGELICAL CHURCH, ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 402 Second Ave., Forreston 815-222-7270 Pastor Scott Ralston Sunday Morning Worship at 9 Church 815-938-3203 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, “A Church with a Heart — In 200 S. 5th St., Oregon the Heart of Forreston” GIFT—Growing In Faith 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Together-Christian education for all 10 a.m. Sunday School ages following worship service Welcome Center is at FAITH UNITED 111 S. 4th St., Oregon METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, GRACE VALLEY Growing & Serving in Faith CHRISTIAN REFORMED Handicapped Accessible CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Pastor Brian LeBaron German Valley 815-946-3212 Pastor Jake Ritzema Website: faithumcpolo 815-362-6601 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday School10 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship GERMAN VALLEY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 505 Hill St., Oregon CHURCH www.fbcoregon.org Church and Main Streets 815-732-2642 Don Plock, Pastor Rev. Jared Cochran 8:30 a.m. Worship Service “A Christ-centered, Bible-

Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. February’s Bible Books of the Month are Galatians through II Thessalonians.

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 AllAge Sunday School Saturday, Feb. 10—4 p.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship; Youth Super Sub-Making Lock-In Sunday, Feb. 11—9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School, WOE Small Group Leader & Host Training; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth-Hearts at LEAF RIVER UNITED Crandalls METHODIST CHURCH Monday, Feb. 12—6 a.m. -2 p.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Prayer Vigil in Chapel Pastor David Poust Tuesday, Feb. 13—10 a.m. Staff Sunday, Feb. 11—10 a.m.; Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Meeting; 2-7 p.m. Rock River Valley Blood Center Blood Drive; 6 p.m. Cub Scouts LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Wednesday, Feb. 14—6:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Pastor Chan Ik Choi Wednesday Night Alive, 6:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Ash Wednesday Service 9 a.m. Worship Service Saturday, Feb. 17—4 p.m. Agape 10 a.m. Sunday School Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Age Three through Praise Team Worship Sixth Grade. Sunday, Feb. 18—9 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 409 W. Brayton Road CHURCH P.O. Box 2055 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Charlotte Hoppe Pastor Ginny Haney 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Phone: 815-734-4573 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon POLO CHURCH OF THE Thursday, Feb. 8—1:30 p.m. BRETHREN Dementia Support Group at Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pinecrest (The church is handicapped Friday, Feb. 9—9 a.m. Women’s accessible) Fellowship; Pastor Ginny Off Pastor Leslie Lake Saturday, Feb. 10—Pastor Ginny PoloCob@risebroadband.net Off 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Sunday, Feb. 11—8:15 a.m. 11 a.m. Sunday School Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. PRAIRIE DELL Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH School Monday, Feb. 12—10:30 a.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 815-864-2448 p.m. Food Pantry Open 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Tuesday, Feb. 13—8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Bible Study; Quilting 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Wednesday, Feb. 14—6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service in Chapel; RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon NORTH GROVE Craig Arnold, Pastor EVANGELICAL CHURCH 812-236-1213 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 1000 Ill. 64 West 9 a.m. Sunday School Oregon 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Barbara Seward Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 815-732-7211 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop www.saintbrides.org Open at New Life Community Email:saint.bride.church@ Center gmail.com Services OREGON Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Holy Communion 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Classes Pastor Michael Hoffman Children’s Sunday School & 815-732-6847 Adult Bible Study Available 9:30 a.m. Sunday School St. Bride’s follows traditional 10:30 a.m. Worship Anglican-Episcopal church You and your family are invited practices; is biblically based to join us for worship on Sunday, and both family and individual Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. oriented. Visitors are always Pastor Hoffman’s sermon series welcomed. on marriage continues with the message titled “The Wife’s Role — ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Respect”. CHURCH Greeting you will be Carl, Sheryl, West Grove Road at and Shelby Morris. Columbine Rd. During morning worship an Rev. Lucy Wynard exceptionally fine Children’s Sunday, Feb. 11—9:15 a.m. Church is offered for children 3 First Communion Workshop, years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. a.m. and includes classes for adults, Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 young adults, teens, children and a.m. Divine Worship; 12 p.m. WELCA Workday infants. Tuesday, Feb. 13—7 p.m. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to Church Council Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14—7 p.m. the particular needs and interests of Ash Wednesday Service with each group. The Wednesday night Youth Communion LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service (Nursery provided) 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Various Activities

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School for Adults & Children 10 a.m. Social Time 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule 4:30 p.m.Saturday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 3 p.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest Reconciliation 3:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday 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 6 p.m.1st & 2nd Wednesdays Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m. 1st Wednesday ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 10 a.m. Bible Study 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 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 Luncheon after services, weekly 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. Friday, Feb. 9—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, Feb. 10—9 a.m.-12 p.m. Council Retreat at Mt. Morris Senior Center; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service “Transfiguration of our Lord” Sunday, Feb. 11—9:30 a.m. Worship Service “Transfiguration of our Lord,” 10:30 a.m. Congregation Lent Event Monday, Feb. 12—6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 13—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6 Wednesday, Feb. 14—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir rehearsal; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service Thursday, Feb. 15—3:30-4:30 p.m. Lot 12 at Mobile Home Park for grades K-6; Deadline for March Tidings WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Worship

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Events & Entertainment

Leaf River Lions ready to serve breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 10 Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and whole hog sausage will be served by the Leaf River Lions Club on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Building. The Leaf River Lions serve a breakfast on the second Saturday each month with the last one in May. Their pancake breakfasts features Eickman’s whole hog sausage patties. The cost for each breakfast

Oregon Park District staff were on hand to accept the awards at the annual IAPD/IPRA Conference. Pictured, left to right, are: Communications and Marketing Supervisor Tina Ketter, Event Coordinator Debbie Leffelman, Aquatics Coordinator Jena Wehmhoefer, Commissioner Dan Engelkes, Finance and Technology Administrator Dan Griffin, Aireloom Music Studio & Commissioner Mark Tremble, Executive Director Erin Folk, Commissioner Gary Davis, Recreation Program Manager Amanda Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation Matt Friends will put on a musical variety show, “A Little Bit of Mekeel, and Athletic Facilities Manager Calvin Clothier. Photo supplied

Menu includes pancakes and Eickman’s whole hog sausage patties. Cost: $4 for ages 10 and under, $6 for adults one time through, and $8 for all you can eat. are $4 for age 10 and under, $6 for adults one time through, and $8 for all you can eat. Proceeds from the breakfasts will go toward the Lions

activities during Summer Daze Festival and other Lions projects. Bacon and fresh egg breakfast will be March 10 with Breakfast with Bunny on Saturday, March 31. Come and enjoy a great breakfast, visit with friends, and register for a free breakfast. The Lions draw during the breakfast and award free breakfasts for upcoming months.

“A Little Bit of Everything” Feb. 10

Fairground Park wins an Outstanding Park Award The Oregon Park District’s Fairground Park renovation has won the Illinois Park & Recreation Association’s Outstanding Park & Facility Award. The award is given to public agencies for exceptional unique achievements in design and development. In 2017, the Oregon Park District completed a comprehensive plan and identified the community’s interest in maintaining existing facilities alongside additional outdoor recreation opportunities. Staff was searching to provide intergenerational opportunities and increase physical activity within our community.

Fairground Park was selected to undergo an infrastructure update based on several factors. The park was home to the district’s oldest playground and 53% of the community resides within one mile of the park. Park district officials saw this as a chance to integrate outdoor opportunities for all ages utilizing three key design strategies: Play on Structures; Pathways for Play; and Outdoor Fitness. With these opportunities in place, Fairground Park was selected as a National Demonstration Site by PlayCore. Park improvements included: three fitness pods along a ½ mile path each with a play element, new playground,

swings, standalone play pieces, renovated basketball courts and baseball diamond, blacktop overlay on the trail and parking lot and renovated shelter allowing for ADA accessibility. The completed design created an additional 6,000 square feet of outdoor play and fitness components for intergenerational programming, fitness and community partnerships.

Everything” on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Theatre. Proceeds of the event will go to a newly established scholarship fund for students who can’t afford to take music lessons.

and head trauma. He spent two weeks at OSF then three weeks in Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital, said his mother, Susan McConnaughay. Shawn, who has five children ranging in age from, 14 to 25 years, is an assistant pastor at Faith Discovery Church in Polo, an ordained pastor of The Holy Ghost Riders evangelical ministry group, and chaplain for Vendetta’s.

all have their acts together for this one night of fun. Tickets are $10 each. For more information or to support the project email aireloommusic@yahoo.com or call 815-973-5697. Stop by the studio on the third floor of Old Sandstone on the downtown campus at 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

Dinner, dessert auction is Feb. 17 The Polo Town & Country Days Committee will host its annual dinner and dessert auction on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Cedar Stone (formerly LaBranche), 610 S. Division Ave. (Ill. 26), Polo. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the auction

begins at 6 p.m. with dinner, prepared by chef Eileen Ebert, to follow. Entertainment for the “Spicing It Up in 2018” fundraiser will be provided by Lyle Grobe & the Rhythm Ramblers. Tickets are $25 each and are

available at First State Bank, Polo, and Knie’s Appliance & TV or from any Town & Country Days Committee member. Proceeds will go to this year’s Town & Country Days festival scheduled for June 1417.

Illinois geology is the topic Feb. 11

“Oregon Park District is honored to receive this award,” stated Erin Folk, Executive Director. “The Board and staff pride themselves on improving services by listening and The Byron Forest Preserve responding to the needs of the will start its first free lecture of community.” the 2018 Winter Lecture Series on Sunday, Feb 11 starting at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum in Byron. Raymond Wiggers, author He also volunteers with the of the popular earth-science Safe Passage program. GeoloGeology Admission is $10, which guidebook includes a taco bar and live Underfoot in Illinois, will Coal Swamps, entertainment. An auction and present a 50-50 drawing will also be Coral Reefs and Continental Glaciers: A Look at Prairieheld. Call Keihin Ketchum, 815- State Geology an illustrated 440-7334, to donate auction lecture incorporating a diverse items or for more information. selection of outstanding scenic In addition, a GoFundMe locales and geologic sites in account has been established. Illinois. This presentation will cover Go to gofundme.com/s4wtraall major sections of the state— biker-down to donate. from Chicago’s monumental downtown to the great river valleys of the central counties, and from the canyons and lead mines of the Galena region to the soaring cliffs of Shawnee National Forest, far to the south. The talk will feature remarkably compelling images and scenic vistas of a state most unjustly regarded as a flat and boring place. This is a free one-hour lecture and no advance registration is required to attend.

Motorcyclist benefit March 31 A benefit will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. March 31 at Vendetta’s Motorcycle Club, 707 Grandview St., for a Dixon pastor injured in a motorcycle crash in July. Shawn “Skinny” McConnaughay Sr., 42, was westbound on Ill. 38 East in Creston on July 5 when his motorcycle was rear-ended. He was airlifted to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford with a crushed leg

The goal is to put an instrument in every hand and music in every heart. Musical instruments and many other items will be raffled during the evening. Mary Ley is the director of the show, Larry Ubben will be the emcee, Jeff Bold from the Performing Arts Guild will man the stage lights, and actors

Other upcoming lectures are: Feb: 18: The Archaeology of Man’s Best Friend: Recent Studies of Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois Zooarchaeologist Steven Kuehn will discuss his recent

archaeological work and how this information is providing a much more detailed picture on the prehistory of “man’s best friend.” Dogs represent the oldest domesticated animals in the world dating back some 30,000 years. The role and treatment of dogs among Native American groups in North America, however, has varied considerably over time. Recent archaeological investigations in Illinois have resulted in the recovery of thousands of animal remains, including nearly 150 dog burials. Feb. 25: Our Rare Blanding’s Turtles: There is Nothing Bland About Them Callie Klatt Golba, master’s student at Northern Illinois University will talking about her work with Blanding’s turtles in Lake County and the nearby Nachusa Grasslands. Blanding’s Turtles, best known for their bright yellow chin and wide smile, are globally endangered semi-aquatic turtles, with a geographic distribution centered around the Great Lakes. Learn more about these unique turtles and the exciting conservation efforts taking place in Illinois. March 4: Stephen T. Mather: Saving America’s Scenic Wonders Chicago actor R. J. Lindsey will portray Stephen T. Mather, founding director of the National Park Service and tell his dramatic story of saving the parks from congressional neglect, ruthless loggers and greedy developers. During Mather’s tenure, the national park system nearly doubled in size and more

Raymond Wiggers, author of the earth-science guidebook Geology Underfoot in Illinois, will given an illustrated lecture incorporating a diverse selection of outstanding scenic locales and geologic sites in Illinois. Photo supplied

Americans visited them than ever before. This entertaining program will feature stunning photographs of our park lands and the wildlife that have been saved over the past 100+ years. March 11: Conducting a Woodland Prescribed Burn: Using Fire to Save Our Native Oak Ecosystems Russell Brunner, Superintendent of Land Management at the Byron Forest Preserve District will talk about the importance of using fire to protect our native woodlands. Controlled burns are just as important in our region’s oak ecosystems as they are to our prairies. He will discuss why this is and how to safely go about conducting this vital management tool. For more information contact the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 2348535 extension 200 or visit www.byronforestpreserve. com. The five-week 2018 Winter Lecture Series is co-sponsored by Exelon and the Byron Forest Preserve District.

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Music students finishing a successful festival season Oregon School District music students who took part in the district and state festivals this past winter are due some congratulations. Oregon High School and David L. Rahn Jr. High had 32 students who made the alldistrict band and choir through the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). Those students represented District 8 at its festival and concert at DeKalb High School in November. Of those students, Oregon High School was represented by four at the ILMEA All-State Festival in Peoria Jan. 25-27. Kyle Cermak played clarinet in the All-State Band, Lucus Case played trombone in the All-State Jazz Band, and Tessa Burger and Salina Ferge sang in the All-State Choir. “I enjoyed having the

opportunity to meet and perform alongside the best high school musicians in the state,” Lucus Case a senior said of the all-state festival. “It was an honor to represent Oregon High School and to be one of just eleven trombone players selected.” OHS Band Director, Andy Eckardt praised the students’ efforts. “How impressive it was to have four students represent Oregon, which is such a small school compared to the competition,” he said. Aside from the ILMEA festivals, OHS was also represented by students at the Big Northern Conference music festival and the Augustana College Honor Band festival on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. And just this past weekend,

Oregon sixth - eighth grade students performed at the Route 72 Solo/Ensemble Festival at Oregon High School, receiving 70 Division I ratings, 42 Division II ratings, and six Division III ratings. “I was very proud of how well-represented our school district was with 118 events,” DLR Band Director Miles Beske said. “All of these festivals are annual events for the Oregon music program, making for a very busy winter,” Eckardt said. Coming up, the high school musicians will be heading to West Carroll High School on March 3 for the IHSA Solo/ Ensemble Contest. The 24th annual Band Oregon High School band and choir students selected as all-state were: Tessa Burger, Kyle Extravaganza will be on March Cermak, Lucus Case, and Salina Ferge. Cermak played clarinet in the All-State Band, Case 15 at 7 p.m. in Oregon. played trombone in the All-State Jazz Band, and Tessa Burger and Salina Ferge sang in the All-State Choir. Photo supplied

Members of the Oregon High School choir who received all-conference honors are, front row, (left to right): Brooke Harris, Isabella Olalde, and Hope Croegart. Back row: Director Oregon High School Band members who received all conference honors are, front row (left Katie Sheridan, Deven Kenerson, Mason Handel, Skyler Kelley, Jeff Gracyalny, MyKenzie to right): Claudia Reckamp, Leah Watters, Lydia Cermak, Austin Shroder, Kaylee Benton, and Sydne Robinson. Back row: Alyssa Winters, Grant Cermak, Lani Morris, Brigham Finch, Beitel, Olivia Stafford, Whitney Kirk, Matthew Shere, and Salina Ferge. Photo supplied and Connor Olalde.

Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch ‘n Learn is set for Feb. 20 tourism, local employment and real estate. The Local Explorer App is a “mobile marketing toolbox” and is given to business owners at no charge with mobile coupons, daily food and drink specials & a daily contest giveaway. Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Dickson said the Lunch ‘n Learns are a good way to stay informed and “engage with local citizens and business owners in an effort to make Oregon a great place to conduct business, live, work, and play”. “Here at the chamber we have an ongoing effort to bring local businesses, community members and partners together to share vision, goals and projects and develop relationships that

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Obendorf is Scholar-Athlete of the Year Former Loras basketball student-athlete Lori Obendorf has been named the Johanna Olson Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the 2016-17 academic year.Â The award is the highest individual honor from the conference goes to an alumnus from the previous academic year.Â An elementary education and Spanish double-major, Obendorf graduated from

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2017. She is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Betty Obendorf, of Polo.Â Her scholarly awards out-number her athletic achievements and include deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list Top 20, CoSIDA Academic All-American, twotime CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict selection, three-time IIAC All-Academic Team, eight-time deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list honoree and graduated maxima cum laude.Â

Polo Senior Center offers computer class Randy Hayes will present a beginning computer class starting on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Â The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for four weeks. Â

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Aplington Middle School Honor Roll Polo Aplington School Second Quarter Honor Roll 6th Grade A Honor Roll Landen Brooks, Joshua Conway, Ellia Escobar, Madison Glawe, Courtney Grobe, Teegyn Heather, Kailey Helfrich, Tori Leesman, Alissa Marschang, Johnathon Mummert, Gabriella Oliver, Gracen Pitts, Benjamin Ryan, Nathaniel Yingling. 6th Grade B Honor Roll Isabelle Blumhoff, Caden Brooks, Dakota Bushland, Zander Dixon, Avery Faivre, Piper Martin-Pressley, Carter Merdian, Jacob Monaco, Logan Runte, Alivia Schmidt, Brock Soltow, Zoie Wyatt.

Ella Carlock, Katherine Cavanaugh, Anna Faivre, Waylon Harris, Carson Jones, Brogan Shank, Annalise Stamm, Payton Wells, Brady Wolber. 7th Grade B Honor Roll Breanne Cox, Thomas Falk, Avery Grenoble, Gavin Gulbranson, Carley Kness, Jasmyn Ludewig, Henry Wallace. 8th Grade A Honor Roll Madissen Allen, Cooper Blake, Breanna Cisketti, William Foster, Madelynn Jones, Morgan McBride, Natalie McDuffy, Tyler Merdian, Devion Sankey, Faith Ukena, Braelyn Velez, Abigail Yingling.

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6th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Alex Albano, April Calderon, Aylivia Danekas, Karlea Frey, Elleanna Wells

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7th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Ally Cytrych, Alexis Moore, Lindee Poper, Kamryn Stockton, Cayden Webster, Laura Wright, Rebekah Zeigler.

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8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Kaylah Boelens, Nicole Boelens, Blake Diehl, Nevaeh Nave, Natalie Nelson, Devin Rucker, Taryn Zell.

Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS Academic Meet vs. West Carroll at Polo, 4 p.m. Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HS Boys Basketball at Durand, 6 p.m.; 7&8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Chadwick at Centennial, 4 p.m.; Aplington Wrestling vs. Byron at Aplington, 4 p.m. Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs.

Polo High School Honor Roll Freshman: Joey Bardell, Marah Blake, Brady Clark, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Cole Faivre, Abby Gorzny, Katy Hess, Logan Kindle, Zane Lindstrom, Tyler Mathis, Emma MooneyMcCawley, Mallory Patterson, Teagan Prescott, Kassidy Scott, Alyssa Wakenight, Parker Wolber, Gavin Zell. Sophomores: Sadie Baumann, Garrett Bittinger, Gabe Boothe, Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Tucker Mumford, Scott Prerost, Caleb Scott, Patrick Wright, Coley Zeigler. Juniors: Hayden Bittinger, Kyle Brown, Cassie Bushman, Johnny Crumley, Colton Emmert, Shannon Engelhardt, Lucas Hammond, Shyanne Hart, Lane Hopkins, Kelsey Horton, Ethan Phillips, Braiden Soltow, Lizzy Stamm, Draven Wells. Seniors: Lena Baumann, Hanna Blumhoff, Jordan Drolema, Randal Gabaldon, AshLee Griffin, Lance Pearson, Rilley Peterson, Leila Stebbins, Reid Taylor, Priscilla Tennison, Baylee Wiemken, Trevin Woodin. Second Quarter Honor Roll Freshman: Victoria Busser, Peyton Knight, Kaylee Lowry, Izzy Sellers, Ally Simpson, Bennett Soltow, Becca Wagner. Sophomores: Brandon Albano, Desiree Badon, Jace Coffey, Grace Gabaldon, Ramsey Shroyer, Mya Simmons. Juniors: Logan Albrecht, Emily Boelens, Tabitha Falk, CJ Gray, Austin Horn, Aric McConnell, Sydney Mumford, Patricia Plachno, Ally Rhodes, Casey Thacker, James Watson, Brady Webb, AJ Williams, Quincy Williams, Justin Young. Seniors: Megan Call, Isabel Emmert, Jiovanni Fernandez, Linsey Hecathorn, Mack Llanas, Dakota Meyer, Brianna Pellini, Chrystal Shuman, Hailey Wiggins. First Semester High Honor Roll Freshman: Joey Bardell, Marah

Blake, Brady Clark, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Abby Gorzny, Katy Hess, Logan Kindle, Tyler Mathis, Emma Mooney-McCawley, Teagan Prescott, Kassidy Scott, Alyssa Wakenight, Parker Wolber, Gavin Zell. Sophomores: Brandon Albano, Sadie Baumann, Gabe Boothe, Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Tucker Mumford, Scott Prerost, Caleb Scott, Patrick Wright, Coley Zeigler. Juniors: Logan Albrecht, Hayden Bittinger, Emily Boelens, Kyle Brown, Cassie Bushman, Colton Emmert, Shannon Engelhardt, Lucas Hammond, Lane Hopkins, Kelsey Horton, Aric McConnell, Ethan Phillips, Patricia Plachno, Braiden Soltow, Lizzy Stamm, James Watson, Brady Webb, Justin Young. Seniors: Lena Baumann, Hanna Blumhoff, Megan Call, Jordan Drolema, Randal Gabaldon,

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AshLee Griffin, Brianna Laws, Lance Pearson, Rilley Peterson, Leila Stebbins, Reid Taylor, Priscilla Tennison, Baylee Wiemken, Trevin Woodin. First Semester Honor Roll Freshman: Victoria Busser, Cole Faivre, Peyton Knight, Zane Lindstrom, Kaylee Lowry, Isaac McBride, Mallory Patterson, Izzy Sellers, Ally Simpson, Bennett Soltow, Becca Wagner. Sophomores: Garrett Bittinger, Kayla Blum, Jace Coffey, Grace Gabaldon, Ramsey Shroyer, Mya Simmons. Juniors: Johnny Crumley, Tabitha Falk, CJ Gray, Austin Horn, Summer Linboom, Sydney Mumford, Ally Rhodes, Alyssa Shore, Casey Thacker, Draven Wells. Seniors: Kyle Blum, Isabel Emmert, Madi Health, Linsey Hecathorn, Mack Llanas, Tyler Maginnis, Dakota Meyer, Brianna Pellini, Chrystal Shuman, Hailey Wiggins, Matyson Williams.

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Marcos bounce back, pull away from Cardinals By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In their 57-43 win over Forreston that was closer than the score indicated, everyone got into the act for the Polo Marcos on Saturday. That was best seen with the game tied 28-28 midway through the third quarter. Reid Taylor tipped a ball away near the sideline and made a behind-the-back save to Trevin Woodin. Woodin then alertly found a streaking Brady Webb heading for the basket. Even with a Forreston defender on him, Webb made an acrobatic layup, and the Marcos never trailed the rest of the game. “To have that kind of chemistry says a lot about our team,” Taylor said. “We needed a bounce-back win after Thursday [a loss to Milledgeville].” Taylor came right back and added another basket, followed by buckets from Webb and Braiden Soltow, and Polo went into the final quarter up 36-30. Meanwhile, Forreston, which led 25-21 at half, could only manage a pair of scores. “We have to make more shots in the third quarter,” Forreston coach Jonathan Schneiderman said. “They got runs out of steals, especially No. 4 [Webb].” With Forreston daring Dakota Meyer to shoot from beyond the arc, the Marco reserve nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the key to open the fourth quarter as Polo increased its lead to 39-30. “That was the shot that forced them to play catch-up,” Polo coach Matt Messer said.

The Marcos were also aided by a fourth-quarter technical foul on Jaron Groshans, flipping the possession around. In quick succession, it was Soltow with a free throw off the T, Woodin with a 3-pointer and then three free throws, and Taylor with a three-point play off a steal to make it 52-38. “After all the effort we expended against Milledgeville, we did a good job of fighting back,” Messer said. “In the second half, we attacked the lane, and it opened up the 3-point shot.” Early on, it was Forreston’s Brandon Schneiderman and Polo’s Lane Hopkins lighting things up inside, as Polo took a narrow 11-8 lead. In the second quarter, Forreston tied the game 13-13 on an alert inbounds pass from Groshans Above, Polo’s Trevin Woodin (5) tries to get around Forreston’s Braedon Fyock (23) during Saturday night’s game in Polo. to Schneiderman. Later, Hunter Rogers keyed Below left, Polo’s Lane Hopkins (45) gets a layup over Forreston’s Sam Barkalow. Below right, Forreston’s Jaron Groshans a 12-2 Cardinal run with a (21) gets fouled by Polo’s Brady Webb (4) on his way up for a layup. Polo won 57-43. Photos by Zach Arbogast 3-pointer and nifty assist to Sam Barkalow inside. Braedon Fyock added five points in that stretch, along with a pair of steals. Woodin, who was held in check early on by Fyock (15 points), finished with 16 points to share game-high honors with Schneiderman. For the second game in a row, Hopkins, who is filling in for the injured Justin Young, had 12 points. “The biggest difference between the two is the way Justin runs the floor,” Messer said. Soltow and Webb added 12 and nine points. Polo plays Amboy next week with the chance to win its 20th game for the sixth straight year, tying the Eastland girls for tops in the Sauk Valley area.

Four Polo wrestlers advance to Oregon Sectional By Brian Weidman bweidman@saukvalley.com

Polo had multiple finalists at Saturday’s Class 1A Princeton Wrestling Regional. Top, Polo’s Marcus McKenna wrestling Princeton’s Peyton Hammerich at 160-pounds. Middle, Newman’s Kyle Tunink wrestles Polo’s Connor Eubanks in the 120-pound division. Bottom, Polo’s Joel Ludwig wrestled Princeton’s Dallas Hill in the 195-weight division. Photos by Kevin Hieronymus

Polo advanced four wrestlers to the Oregon Sectional out of the at the Class 1A Princeton Regional on Saturday. Sterling Newman placed third as a team, had four champs, and had six athletes move on to the Oregon Sectional, slated for Friday and Saturday. A total of 22 area wrestlers advanced. Joining the six from Newman were five from Morrison, four each from Polo and Amboy, and three from AFC. Polo had a champion in 132-pounder Austin Horn. He gained a 17-6 major decision against St. Bede’s Noah Setser. “Setser is a complex wrestler,” Horn said. “He puts you in weird situations, and I had to push through the hard spots where he almost put me on my back a couple of times. Other than that, I just thought I was in better shape than him.” Eubanks was second at 120 pounds to Newman’s Tunink, while Marcus McKenna was the runner-up to Princeton’s Peyton Hammerich at 160. Hammerich won by pin 1:15. The Marcos’ fourth qualifier was Caleb Guthrie, who was third at 113. He pinned St. Bede’s Beau Gerber in 1:19 to earn a sectional berth. The four Newman champions were Kyle Tunink (120 pounds), Brody Ivey (145), Mason Newman (170) and Ryan Waldschmidt (182). Tunink made quick work of Polo’s Connor Eubanks, winning by pin in 1 minute, 44 seconds. Ivey took on a familiar foe in Morrison’s Reilly Dolan, and won by pin in 3:19. Ivey led 6-5 after a wild first period, then took advantage of an opportunity in the second. “We got caught in a really

weird scramble position,” Ivey said. “Somehow I ended up on top, finishing with an inside-leg cradle. Thankfully, I was able to put him away there.” The 170-pound Newman was dominant the whole way in pinning Princeton’s Zach Bohms in 4:37. “I had good positioning and kept up the pace,” Newman said. “I wanted to keep it fast.” Waldschmidt found himself trailing 8-3 midway through the third period when he got AFC’s Brian Elshoff to his back. He polished off the pin at the 5:34 mark. “I just had nothing to lose,” Waldschmidt said. “I was already going to sectionals, so why not win?” Cael Sanders, the Comets’ 152-pounder who entered with just one loss, suffered his second defeat, this time to Kewanee’s Lewis Robinson, who won 10-9. Robinson, a state runnerup a year ago at 145, scored a takedown with 33 seconds remaining for the winning points. “Considering that kid was in the finals last year, it really lets me know where I’m at in the season,” Sanders said. “Even though I lost, it was a pretty good match. I wrestled well. I’ve just got to correct a few errors the next time I get him.” The Comets’ sixth sectional qualifier is Nick Eddinger, who was third at 285. He won by technical fall against Princeton’s Judson Wright in the third-place bout. Leading the way for Morrison were the Linke brothers, Colton and Augustus. Colton Linke won a 106-pound title with a pin of St. Bede’s Dominic Bima in a mere 1:16. Augustus Linke took the 138-pound crown with a 13-3 major decision against

Kewanee’s Trenton Gromm. “The first period, neither one of us really got control,” Augustus Linke said. “The second period, I went bottom, got out, and got a quick takedown afterwards. Then I got some nearfall [points] out of it, and that helped me take control going into the third period.” Dolan was runner-up to Newman’s Ivey at 145. The Mustangs’ other finalist was 126-pounder Ryan Kennedy, who fell 4-0 to St. Bede’s Charles Korey. Morrison’s fifth qualifier was 182-pounder Chace Garland, who pinned Polo’s Mason McKenna in 57 seconds to take third place. Amboy had four wrestlers win third-place bouts: Bradley Gazza (120), Hayden Montavon (132), Chris Morris (195) and Luke Schaver (220). Gazza had recently lost by pin to Kewanee’s Bryan Orwig, and it wasn’t looking too good in the third-place bout, either. Orwig led 13-4 in the third period before Gazza pulled off a stunning pin at the 5:07 mark. “It was a rib cradle,” Gazza said. “That was my first time actually doing it right. It was impressive.” AFC had a pair of runnersup in 182-pounder Elshoff and 195-pounder Colin Kaecker. Elshoff was pinned by Newman’s Waldschmidt, while Kaecker was pinned by Princeton’s Dallas Hill in 5:31. The Raiders’ Sam Hahn was third at 145 pounds. He gained a 7-4 decision against Princeton’s Jakob Ebner in the third-place bout. Princeton (157 points) topped Kewanee (139) and Newman (118) to take top team honors. The Tigers advance to the Morrison Dual Team Sectional on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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Senior Nights

Left, Forreston High School held Senior Night for the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team on Jan. 30. Five seniors were honored. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are: Courtney Timm, Sierra Reining, Danielle Hagemann, Tia Boss, and Allison Bondele. In the back row are their parents: ScottÂ and Theresa Timm; Ginger and John Reining; Brad and Jean Hagemann; Kurt and Stacey Bruning; and Shawn and Debra Bondele. Photo supplied

Right, Jan. 30 was also Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior night, honoring four seniors. Left to right: Hanna Blumhoff accompanied by Bobbie and Brad Blumhoff, Briana Pellini accompanied by Andrea and Mark Pellini, Rilley Peterson accompanied by Teri Grobe, and Matyson Williams accompanied by Karen Williams. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rilley Peterson (2) tries to pass around a pair of Durand defenders. Polo lost 32-61 against Durand on Jan. 30, and 30-74 against Dakota on Feb. 2, but bounced back with a commanding 48-21 victory over Hiawatha in the Forreston regionals quarterfinals. Alex Dusing led with 17 points, followed by Rilley Peterson with 7 and Cassie Bushman with 6. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Forrestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sierra Reining (14) charges down the court after picking off a Pecatonica pass. The Lady Cardinals fell to the Lady Indians 46-66 on Jan. 30, but came back to beat Orangeville on Feb. 2, 52-38. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Sports Column Kudos to Polo v. Milledgeville game By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Polo-Milledgeville boys basketball game was the most enjoyable high school game Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen since Forreston went on its state trophy run. It had a little bit of everything - two close-by rivals, big-play performances, a fourth-quarter comeback, a large enthusiastic crowd,

players hitting the floor and sportsmanship to boot. Everyone - fans, coaches, cheerleaders, band members and players - should be proud of themselves. For the cost of admission, show me a better form of entertainment. And, all parties seemed to get along. One of my favorite moments was when Polo coach Matt Messer was jawboning with an official and could hear Milledgeville fans share a dissenting view. Looking up at that crowd, he replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course you people you would think that.â&#x20AC;? It was done matter-of-factly and it brought good-natured

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a â&#x20AC;&#x153;tight-knit communityâ&#x20AC;? and the fields are just one example of the support they show for school activities that extend beyond the playing field. To varying degrees, every school has this type of backing. I know the Polo sports boosters have done some pretty impressive projects, as well. In my travels around Ogle County, I have come to the conclusion that Forreston supports its sports team more than any other district and it does appear to be the most tight-knit community of the six different high schools. Boys Basketball Seedings Seedings for the boys basketball sub-sectional come out Thursday and much suspense awaits. The wild card is Indian Creek. Will they bump Polo down to a No. 4?

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Milledgeville is likely to be seeded above the Marcos, with Newman still looking like a solid No. 1. Added intrigue is wondering where a very dangerous Forreston team will fall? If they were No. 5 behind Polo at 4, that would set up a potential semifinal between the two teams. Coming from a different area, Indian Creek is a bit of an interloper. Will they not get votes because of unfamiliarity or will the opposite happen and perhaps they get seeded higher than their capabilities? The 1A sub-sectional opposite this one is just as murky, with East Dubuque, Freeport Aquin, Le-Win and Pearl City all having claims as the top dog. One thing is evident. Without a clear-cut favorite, there are up to 10 teams from

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Kish College adding cross country team in Fall 2018 Kishwaukee College is adding menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country to its athletic department beginning in Fall 2018. The new teams join the addition of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer and re-launch of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer in Fall 2018 to bring the athletic offerings to nine. Joining the College staff as coaches for the cross country teams are Scott Peterson, head coach, and Missy Gillis, assistant coach. Peterson currently coaches the cross country team at Evans Junior High School in Bloomington and has previously coached at Parkside Junior High School (also located in Bloomington), and East Peoria High School. Locally, he coached Sycamore High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country team in 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2011 and is a graduate of Kaneland High School. While competing in cross country at Kaneland, Peterson was a member of the Knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team that qualified for State for three consecutive years, finishing ninth twice and fifth once at the state meet. Gillis is currently the

Director of Student Outreach and Educational Partnerships at Kishwaukee College. Gillis began running track when she was in fourth grade and continued through her time at Lourdes High School in Chicago. As an undergraduate at Elmhurst College, she started to run cross country as well as track and was the captain of the team during her junior and senior years. She set school records at Elmhurst in the 1500, 3000, 5000, and 10000 meter races, and cites the day she broke five minutes for her time in the 1500 as one of the most memorable days in her competitive running career. Currently, she has formed the DeKalb County Gazelles, a running club, and cheers on her daughter who competes in cross country in middle school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This area has an excellent running community and the local high schools all have good teams,â&#x20AC;? said Peterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means we can build a good program from the start that will continue to grow.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already have 10 runners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; five women and five men

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who have joined the team and they represent a nice cross section of the local high schools. Ideally, we want to have 10 runners on both the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams,â&#x20AC;? Gillis said. Peterson and Gillis share a philosophy on coaching that is relatively simple: every member of the team is equally important and all are coached the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People often think of running as a solitary sport, but cross country is a team sport. The top five finishers receive points,â&#x20AC;? Peterson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team practices running in small groups to learn to finish within a minute of each other to earn points. Building a team that has positive camaraderie is really important.â&#x20AC;? The team will run practices on Kishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120-acre campus, which has served in the past as a cross country course, and may add in other local practice courses in the area. Because most meets will run on relatively flat courses in the area, the team will practice on the type of surfaces they will encounter at meets. Gillis said running cross

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country is very different from track but most runners can learn to run on non-paved surfaces that make up the cross country course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is also different from a fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, too, and that also makes it a different

experience for the runner. Running on a track means the fans can see the runner for the entire race. In cross country, the fans are stationed along the course. A runner coming out of a wooded area where there were no spectators will suddenly be

Oregon Park District teams up with Taft educators for classes The Oregon Park District is teaming up with the NIU Lorado Taft Educators to offer a series of S.T.E.A.M classes. S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;S.T.E.A.M is poised to transform our economy in the 21st century. The movement is widely adopted by institutions, schools and individuals in promoting learning,â&#x20AC;? said Tina Ketter, marketing director for the park district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All

S.T.E.A.M. classes will be held at the Blackhawk Center Aerobics Room from 3:305:30 p.m. All materials are provided for each class. The classes are geared for students in 3rd-8th grade.â&#x20AC;? A series of five classes will be offered in February and March. The first class is Amazing Art and will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 3:305:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Join the NIU Lorado Taft Educators in a star lab.

Within the lab, students will hear constellation stories, learn about the origin of star stories, create their own legends about the stars,â&#x20AC;? said Ketter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To conclude the class, students will make their own constellation out of a container.â&#x20AC;? The fee for each class is $11 for residents and $13 for non-residents. The deadline for the first class to register is Tuesday, Feb. 6. Endeavors in Engineering

will be held on Feb. 28 with a Feb. 21 deadline. Mathematics Madness will be held on March 8 with a deadline of March 1. Super Science will be held on March 12 with a deadline of March 5. Towards Technology will be held on March 26 with a deadline of March 19. The class is during Spring Break and will be held from 12:302:30 p.m. All classes are $11 each for

residents and $13 each for nonresidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this educational, interactive experience brought to you by the Oregon Park District and NIU Lorado Taft Educators,â&#x20AC;? said Ketter. Registration is now open for these educational and fun classes. To register visit Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon or call 815-7323101.

4-H Shooting Sports Program registration is open The Ogle County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Registration is open for air rifle and shotgun. Both disciplines provide a supportive, adult-supervised environment in which youth, ages 8 to 18 years old, by Sept. 1 2017, can learn the shooting discipline of air rifle and shotgun. Youth will also learn about wildlife management

and conservation ethics. The 4-H Shooting Sports program maintains a strong relationship with the existing natural resources, safety, and outdoor recreation 4-H programs. The materials and training programs emphasize young people and their life skills as the product of the program while using tested techniques

and positive reinforcement. This approach allows 4-H to increase awareness of natural resources and conservations (knowledge), to develop competency in safe shooting sports practices (skills), and to provide youth with positive workforce attitudes (behaviors). Some opportunities may be available for competitive

shooting events, at the regional, state, and national level. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program stands out as an example. You can register online at http://go.illinois.edu/

Ogle4HShootingSports. More information, including dates, cost, and location, can also be found online. Limited spots are available. Registration will be taken first come, first service, by March 1. 4-H is the youth program of University of Illinois Extension.

greeted by cheering. It is very cool,â&#x20AC;? she said. For more information on cross country at Kishwaukee College, contact Scott Peterson at speterson@kish.edu or Missy Gillis at mgillis@kish. edu or at 815-825-9423.

Alumni games are March 3 in Leaf River The 44th annual Leaf River Alumni Event will be held on Saturday, March 3 at the River Valley Complex (former Leaf River school).Â Â Doors open at 4:30 p.m. A sandwich supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 in the cafeteria.Â Â The program to recognize the Class of 1968 will begin at 6:30, and the basketball game will begin at 7.Â The alumni band will also be performing. Those interested in playing should bring an instrument. A $4 donation is requested for the game and supper ($1 for basketball and band players). Anyone who is a graduate of the Class of 1968 and will be attending or is willing to help with the event, is asked to contact Linda Borneman at 815-938-2129 or lborneman@ frontier.com.Â A planning meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library for anyone interested in lending a hand.Â Â

Public Voice 14 tons of trees were recycled Dear Editor, The 2017-2018 Christmas Tree Recycling Program was a great success. Â There were approximately 550 trees that were chipped in Ogle County this year, which is about 14 tons of waste diverted from the landfill and a modest increase from 2016-2017 totals. Â

About 14,900 trees have been recycled since the beginning of the program in the winter of 1998-1999, which is about 373 tons of trees that were kept out of the landfill. Drop offs were located in seven communities. Â In addition, high school FFA organizations from Byron, Oregon, Polo and Forreston volunteered their time on Jan. 6 and picked up trees at the curb in nine communities. Â The FFA students delivered

the trees to the chipping sites where the trees were chipped into mulch. Â Free mulch is available for county residents at some of the drop-off locations. Â If interested in obtaining mulch, please call the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department wishes to thank the following groups for their contribution

to the Ogle County Christmas Tree Recycling Program: The City of Byron, Byron High School FFA, Lichtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping Service, Village of Forreston, Forreston High School FFA, Village of Leaf River, Oregon Park District, Oregon High School FFA, Flagg-Rochelle Park District, City of Rochelle, Polo High School FFA and Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service. Sincerely, Paul Cooney

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Bake sale was a success Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone for the great response we received when we asked for donations for the Let Freedom

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Jan. 22 Ethan Eklund, 20, Rockford, pleaded guilty to fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve 26 days in jail and 18 months probation, and ordered him to submit to DNA testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $2,078. Nathan Merritt, 36, Rockford, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and driving while license revoked. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 18 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $3,950. A count of possession or a

hypodermic syringe or needle was dismissed. Oscar Milan, 26, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to three years and six months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with two years mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs totaling $3,346. Sean Slattery, 27, Polo, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 30 months probation, and ordered him to submit to DNA and random drug testing, with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $6,890. Counts of possession of cannabis and obstructing justice were dismissed. Rafael Sosa, 44, Rockford, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to serve

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40 days in jail, beginning April 1, and 24 months probation, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,716. David Etherton, 54, Rochelle, aggravated battery, criminal damage to government property, resisting, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Robert French, 42, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the health of a child, pretrial conference March 26. Michael Harris, 26, Oregon, criminal sexual assault, jury status call Feb. 26. Mary Hart, 68, Chana, manufacture and delivery of cannabis, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Michael Himes, 47, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Sept. 10. Sandra Hurtado, 38, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, plea status hearing March 2.

Dan Knaub, 29, Leaf River, possession of cannabis, 402 conference March 2. Michelle Krall, 41, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 26. Ethan Langley, 23, Oregon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, jury status call Feb. 26. Gaige Lozdoski, 20, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, mob action, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Christopher Messer, 35, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer, retail theft, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Amanda Nuckles, 25, Rochelle, nonconsensual dissemination of sex images, 402 conference March 2. David Peet, 64, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing March 26.

another’s credit or debit card, jury status call March 26. Tracy Reeder, 51, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Michelle Thompson, 41, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, threatening a public official, resisting, criminal damage to property, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 26. Cruz Villarreal, 22, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, status hearing March 26.

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Jan. 24 Daryn Jacobs 49, Forreston, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing March 1.

stop near the intersection of Third Street and East Street in Leaf River. Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

the intersection of McKendrie Avenue and Brayton Road in Mt. Morris. Steer was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Brandon Ramirez, 22, East Moline, was arrested at 3:47 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 3000 block of South Lowell Park Road. Ramirez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Feb. 5 Kyesa Shackleford, (age not listed), Beloit, Wisconsin was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop for speeding in the area of I-39, mile marker 104. She was also cited for speeding. Shackleford was given an I-Bond and will be scheduled to appear in court on a future date.

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Gilberto Nieves, 30, Rochelle, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, aggravated assault, pretrial conference: March 16. Tyler Stewart, 25, Polo, possession of controlled substance, preliminary hearing March 7. Jan. 25 Jeffrey Parsons, 45, Oregon, pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Judge john B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days in jail and 30 days probation, and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance assessments or treatment as recommended, and pay total fines and costs of $5,863. Jan. 26 Dustin Marx, 25, Davis Junction, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Feb. 14. Cory Love, 41, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, bench trial March 21.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Jan. 31 Jason P. Briand, 37, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Briand’s full cash bond was set at $1,477 pending a Feb. 1 court appearance. Erich M. Huber, 36, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Huber posted $225 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed. Jesse N. Thornton, 27, DeKalb, was arrested on an

Zoning Certificates Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during January. Thomas E. and Julie L.

outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated driving while under the influence. Thornton’s bond was set at $75,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 1 court appearance. Feb. 1 Deputies investigated a report of illegal dumping of construction material on Fowler Road in rural Rochelle. Deputies located the vehicle a short time later, however the vehicle was refusing to stop. A short pursuit ensued and the vehicle was apprehended in the 900 block of North Seventh Street in Rochelle. The driver, Randy Lemay, 51 Rochelle, was arrested for illegal dumping, aggravated fleeing to elude, driving while Johnston, Section 16, Pine Rock Township, special use permit. Chase and Tarah Ziller, Section 21, Pine Rock Township, amendment. Jeff and Brandi Johnson, Section 36, Flagg Township, amendment. Frederick Iwen, Ericka Meiners, Susan Kaye Gorman-

license revoked, speeding, disobeying a stop sign, failure to stop at a railroad crossing and resisting arrest. Lemay was confined at the Ogle County Jail in lieu of bond. Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police and the Rochelle Police Department. Rickey A. Davis, 27, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Davis’ full cash bond was set at $1,399 pending a Feb. 2 court appearance. Feb. 2 Tiffany Johnson, 29, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic

Feb. 4 John Steer, 44, Lonoke, Arkansas, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop near

Rogers, Section 13, Grand Detour Township, amendment. Joshua Peterson, Section 19, Monroe Township, remove dwelling. Peter J. Prehn, Section 29, Byron Township, residential accessory building. Lisa Lovett, Section 34, Pine Creek Township, singlefamily dwelling and residential

accessory building, $250,000. Morton Building, Mark Buttel, Section 5, Leaf River Township, residential accessory building. Scott Williams, Section 14, Pine Creek Township, open, unenclosed wrap-around porch. Lintech Engineering, Dennis Freeman, Section 15, Flagg Township, water

Norma E. Delgado, 38, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

warrant for a petition to revoke, failure to appear, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Her bonds were set at $1,500 (10%), $1,169 (full cash), and $5,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 6 court appearance. Tasha M. Miller, 28, Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft. Miller posted $1,000 (10%) bond and was released. Miller is scheduled to appear in court on March 2. Kelly M. Morrison, 33, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Morrison’s full cash bond was set at$3,499 pending a Feb. 6 court appearance.

treatment building, $150,000. Michael Monfils, Section 2, Rockvale Township, open unenclosed front porch and open unenclosed rear deck. Joel C. and Shawndra R. Ludwig, Section 6, Mt. Morris Township, special use permit. Joel C. & Shawndra R. Ludwig, Section 6, Mt. Morris Township, special use permit.

Galen K. Russell, Section 3, Lincoln Township, special use permit. Liridon Izeirovski, Section 27, White Rock Township, change in use: vacant building to used automobile dealership.

Ogle County Sheriff and Joshua D. Flaharty, Sheriff’s deed to US Bank as trustee of the LSF10 Master Participation Trust, 401 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris.

Schroeder, 550 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron. Areli P. Villa and Maria L. Villa, warranty deed to Nathan T. Frantz, 121 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $142,000. Gecan & Meier Properties LLC, warranty deed to Jana L. Bricker and Ernest F. Bricker, 301 W. Main St., Mt. Morris, $57,000.

Liridon Izeirovski, Section 27, White Rock Township, pole sign.

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. Jan. 25 Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Timothy John Cavanaugh and Stacey Elizabeth

Cavanaugh, 410 N. Division Ave., Polo, $30,000. Jan. 26 Marvin E. Day and Wand M. Day, warranty deed to Donald L. Morin, 404 E. Washington St., Oregon, $39,406. Danny J. Cox, quit claim to Danny J. Cox and Teresa M. Cox, Lightsville Road, Leaf River Township. Danny J. Cox, quit claim to Danny J. Cox and Teresa M. Cox, 1245 Lightsville Rd., Leaf River Township.

Jan. 29 Nitram Properties, Inc., warranty deed to Inna Chebanenko, 1735 N. Sauk Trail, Rockvale Township, $250,000. Terry Tamanauskas and Sharon Tamanauskas, warranty deed to Peter Leonhardt, 158 N. Barry Ave., Byron, $250,000. Nicholas A. Chaney and Alicia R. Chaney, warranty deed to Eric S. Moutray, 332 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle, $157,000. Preston Lee Chamberlin,

warranty deed to Rebecca J. Anderson, 547 N. White Rock Rd., Rochelle, $480,000. Paul E. Sherrod, warranty deed to Judith Johnson and Kevin M. Johnson, 4503 Center Rd., Rochelle, $280,000. Gary L. Chamness and Charlotte A. Chamness, warranty deed to Bonnie L. McMahon, 1108 Carrie Ave., Rochelle, $136,500. Jean R. Sterenberg and Carolyn G. Sterenberg, warranty deed to Travis Burke, 214 N. Jackson Ave., Polo, $77,000. Susan Messer, James M. Brown Jr., Debra Sarver, Julie Crotts, Walter Brown, Donald Muse and Amy Knapp, warranty deed to Brian Johnson, 17028 W. Barclay Rd., Eagle Point Township, $7,375. Harvey E. Brown and Susan E. Brown, warranty deed to Harvey E. Brown and Susan E. Brown as trustees of the Harvey E. Brown Trust and Susan E. Brown Trust, 2732 S. Brookville Rd., Eagle Point Township.

Jan. 30 Nitram Properties, Inc., warranty deed to Wiggale LLC, South Daysville Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $52,500. Dennis Simler, warranty deed to Stomberg Properties LLC, Spring Brook Mobile Home Park, 602 N. Chestnut, 407 N. Ash and 501 N. Chestnut), Forreston, $200,000. Jan. 31 Elenor V. Kaney, warranty deed to Susan Webber, 511 S. Third Ave., Forreston, $72,000. Bradley J. Burzinski and Judy A. Burzinksi, warranty deed to David Gorr and Heidi A. Gorr, 10256 E. Branch Rd., Flagg Township, $232,000. Frederick A. Schroeder, quit claim to Dawn Mario Schroeder and Frederick A.

Feb. 1 Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Inc., warranty deed to Kathryn A. Smith, 1664 Warrenton Court, Byron, $219,783. Rockford Bell Credit Union, warranty deed to Ricky L. O’Sullivan, 4951 E. Ashelford Drive, Byron, $115,000. Antoni Kurzac and Meghan Kurzac, warranty deed to Matthew Bearrows and Katelyne Bearrows, 15692 E. Timberlane Drive, Monroe Township, $146,000. Dorothy L. Sanders, warranty deed to Kirk M. Gorsuch, 11992 E. Scott Rd., Scott Township, $107,000.

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Details of repairs to statue By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Before an overflow crowd of 60 people at the Oregon Depot on Jan. 27, local author Beth Baker Simeone shared excerpts from her 2015 book, “The Art of Oregon.” Subtitled, “Influence of Eagle’s Nest Art Colony and Rediscovered Collection They Left Behind,” Simeone’s book was originally designed as a means for cataloging local art, but a much greater story developed. “It became a two-year journey for me,” Simeone said. What Simeone discovered was the wealth of stories behind the Eagle’s Nest scene, including people like John Prashun. Everyone knows who Lorado Taft is, but Simeone brings Prashun to life, who she called an “unsung hero.” “Without him, the Black Hawk statue would not have been built,” said Simeone, being sure to remind everyone that the correct name for the statue is the “Eternal Indian.” “When all of Taft’s friends went back to Chicago after the summer [of 1909], it was Prashun that stayed to help him. He spent four years on it as a sculptor and engineer.” Prashun even had a car made by the E.D. Etnyre Company for his use traveling to and from the statue. In another tidbit by Simeone, she explained the car was found

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decades later in Indianapolis and now is on display at the Etnyre office. Tracking down information on Prashun was difficult, as he was not as well known as other characters that were a part of the Eagle’s Nest colony. “I starting calling anyone with the last name of Prashun in the Indianapolis phone book,” Simeone said. “I finally found someone related to him. Not only that, but they had a box belonging to him.” Taft gets all the credit for Black Hawk statue, but Simeone made it clear how important Prashun was to the construction. Interestingly, Simeone related another story of Prashun returning to Oregon in 1946 to repair damages the statue had incurred because of lightning strikes and weather. Unlike today’s bureaucratic snarl that has delayed repairs on Black Hawk, Prashun pulled it off by himself. He built his own crude scaffolding, lived in a tent, picked berries and caught fish from the Rock River for subsistence. It was no easy fix either, as cracks existed on the head. Simeone showed photos of

Reinforcing rods inside Black Hawk’s head were exposed when John Prasuhn made repairs to the statue in 1946.

the top of the head gone and rebar in place. Prashun did such a good job that the statue was considered structurally sound many decades later. “Little did those inspectors know that Prashun had made repairs,” Simeone said. Another odyssey told by Simeone concerned the “Cabbage Patch” painting by William Wendt. Part of the original 1918 collection, it was stolen from the Oregon Public Library around 1991. It’s a complicated saga, but the painting went from the St. Charles flea market to Massachusetts to California. With only five percent of stolen art ever retrieved, it was a shocker when the Oregon police received a package in 1994 that contained the “Cabbage Patch” painting. It is one of many back

stories on various works of art in Oregon that Simeone uncovered. Simeone could have gone on for hours about the rich history and heritage of the vast collection that emanated from Oregon, including a portrait of Ralph Clarkson by the Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla and how former library board president Scott Stephens came upon it at a museum in Spain in 2014. Or what about the diorama at Oregon high school or any of the other eight sites around town that display artwork? Simeone went into detail on that and made it clear that Oregon has eight other sites around town that hold various artwork. For more details on these and other stories in the 180page hardcover book “The Art of Oregon,” copies are available for sale.

From A1 The value of the plant has frequently been disputed throughout the history of the facility. Exelon officials have appealed the BOR decisions each year since 2012 to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. PTAB held a lengthy hearing on the 2012 appeal almost two years ago but has not yet made a decision. No hearings have been set for the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 appeals to PTAB. In another tax appeal, the BOR also stayed with its 2017 decision and set the assessed value of the former Quad Graphics printing plant in Mt. Morris at $895,912 after attorneys could not come to agreement. The assessed value, which is one-third of the fair market value in this case, translates to a fair market value of $2.68 million for the sprawling plant, which was shuttered in 2011 after providing jobs and tax revenue for the community for 113 years. Attorneys for the plant’s owner, Mt. Morris Business Park LLC, Downey, California, and the Oregon School District and Village of Mt. Morris, asked for more time at a hearing before the BOR on Jan. 19. However, they remained unable to reach an agreement. An appraisal done for Mt. Morris Business Park LLC, which has no connection to the Village of Mt. Morris, set the plant’s fair market value at $400,000 while the attorney for

The Exelon Byron Station is located on German Church Road between Oregon and Byron. Photo by Earleen Hinton

the two taxing bodies argued it should be $3.3 million, the current online asking price for the property. The owner paid $92,251 in real estate taxes in 2017 to seven taxing bodies, which include the Village of Mt. Morris, Oregon School District, Mt. Morris Township & Road District, Mt. Morris Fire Protection District, Ogle County, Mt. Morris Public Library District, and Highland Community College District. Quad Graphics sold the printing plant to Mt. Morris Business Park LLC in January of 2015 for $375,000. Since then the Sussex, Wisconsin, firm has leased a portion of the property as a warehouse.

Obituaries Edgar J. Engelkens Edgar J. Engelkens, 82, of Freeport, died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was born on Nov. 28, 1935 in Morrison, the son of John E. and Ida E. (Anspach) Engelkens. Edgar graduated from Forreston High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Mary Ellen Plummer on Oct. 26, 1958 at First United Methodist Church in Freeport. His memberships included the Freeport Eagles Club, Freeport Rural Fire Department, Stephenson County Beef Association, and Lancaster Township trustee. He was very devoted to the Stephenson County Fair, serving as a fair board member, and Superintendent of Beef Department and Tractor Pull. He received a Lifetime Fair Association Award in 2016 for his involvement in the Stephenson County Fair for his many years of volunteer work. Edgar and Mary were part of a group that founded the Freeport Rural Ambulance and Beef Corral at the Stephenson County Fair. His hobbies from childhood on involved showing beef cattle, first with his brothers, then his family, and later his

grandchildren. He farmed all of his life and has a fascination for John Deere farm equipment, which later led to a job as a John Deere salesman for King Lore Farmstore in Elizabeth and Murphy & Gustafson Inc. in Freeport, and lastly at Holland and Sons in Freeport. He loved to go camping with his family and friends, traveling, playing chicken foot dominoes, 500, King’s Reverse, and Skipbo. He traveled with his son, Scott, and his pulling tractor,“Feverish Green” for the Badger State Tractor Pullers Association. Edgar’s other jobs included being a seed salesman for Pride and Pioneer for many years. He also worked at Burgess Cellulose in Freeport and Northern Ag as a feed salesman. Edgar was the proud parent of four children, Karen (Roger) Wilhelms, Brian (Carol) Engelkens, and Scott (Renee)

Engelkens, all of Freeport, and Gail Engelkens (Brian Ginn), of Rock City. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Engelkens, of Freeport; his four children; two brothers, Arnold Engelkens, of Polo and Donald (Midge) Engelkens, of Orangeville; grandchildren, Mark, Katie, and Adam Engelkens, Chad and Sarah Wilhelms all of Freeport; Brandon Engelkens and special friend Dana Chorley, of Pecatonica, and Mary Engelkens and Molly Ginn, of Rock City; step-grandchildren, Brian G. and Brody Ginn, of Machesney Park, Stephanie (Dan) Monigold, of LeRoy, and Christian (Shannon) Wilhelms, of LaVergne Tennessee; stepgreat-grandchildren, Lilia Monigold, of LeRoy, and Deshea and Kyrie Wilhelms, of LaVergne, Tennessee. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews, and a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Pastor John Wesley Lee will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at wwww. burketubbs.com.

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Patricia A. Rosenbalm Patricia Ann “Pat” JonesCarr-Rosenbalm, 81, of Oregon, died peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron, under Serenity Hospice care. She was born at home in Oregon on May 28, 1936 to Walter and Ruth Jones. She married Richard “Dick” Carr on June 26, 1954. She later married George Rosenbalm on May 15, 1981. Patricia was a kind, hardworking, most giving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved gardening, cooking, spending time with her family and her friend Bob; she was best-known for her sugar cookies and blueberry coffee cake. She was a lifelong Oregon resident working at Snyder Manufacturing and retiring from E.D. Etnyre. She will be forever missed and never forgotten by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Donald D. Spangler Donald D. Spangler, 52, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on Feb. 28, 1965 in Dixon, the son of Donald R. and Joanne M. (King) Spangler. Donny was a 1983 graduate of Oregon High School and had been employed by Quebcor in Mt. Morris for 20 years and then by Donaldson Company in Dixon the past three years. He loved the outdoors,

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especially fishing and bird watching and had been active in motorcycle hill climbing. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Spangler of Oregon; fiance Amy Birkey and her children, Amanda, Eric and Michael Whalen; brother, Kenneth (Shannon) Spangler, of Byron; sisters, Susan (Bruce) McCanse and Kellie Spangler, both of Oregon; nephew, Kristopher; nieces, Heather and Chelsie; and several great-nieces and nephews.

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She is survived by her children, Linda (Cliff) Greenhow, Steve (Joanne) Carr, Lori (Tim) Benesh, Stan (Mary) Carr and Doug Carr; grandchildren, Jessica (Tom) Fraser, Jennifer Jensen (Brandon Watts), Lindsay Dempewolf, Trisha Dempewolf, Allison Bennett, Kristen (Doug) Reber, Austin (Megan) Carr, Lucas Carr, Jeremy (Destini) Benesh, Jason (Monica) Benesh, Joey Benesh (Kaitlin Moore), Carmen Carr, Shawn Lee, Lexi Carr, Parker Carr; and her 22 great-

grandchildren. She will also be missed by her friend, Bob Hand; sister, Emmy Spickler; brother, Leonard Jones; sisterin-law, Darlene Jones; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dick and George; daughter, Vicki Young; great-grandson, Kaleb Reeverts; brothers, Pete, Dick, and Mick Jones; sisters, Elsie Lego, Mildred Dyer, Pauline Jones, and Loretta Jones; and nephew, Brad Spickler. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose Club, 101 Moose Drive, Mt. Morris. In keeping with Patricia’s wishes, cremation with a private family burial will take place at Daysville Cemetery, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s name to Serenity Hospice Home, 1658 IL Rt. 2, Oregon, IL 61061.

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INVITATION TO BID Reroofing at Polo High School located at 100 S. Union Avenue, Polo, IL Project No. 1745 Sealed proposals will be received by the Polo CUSD #222 for project listed above according to plans and specifications prepared by Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP, Upland Center, 1465 41st Street, Moline, IL. All proper bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the District Office located at 100 S. Union Avenue in Polo, IL. All bids received after the above-stipulated closing time for receipt of bids will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All bids received will be opened and read at a meeting of the Owner at the above time and place. Proposals, contract forms, plans and specifications are on file and may be examined at the offices of the following: Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects 1465-41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Plans may be viewedelectronically via ConstructConnect at www.constructconnect.com Plans may be viewed electronically via McGraw-Hill Construction-Dodge at www.dodgeplans.construction.com Plans may be viewed electronically via Master Builders of Iowa Construction Update Network at www.isqft.com Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers 1811 W. Altorfer Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Proposals will be received to accomplish all labor and materials to perform all portions of the work to provide a complete finished project. One set of such contract documents may be obtained by the prime contractors from the office of the Architect upon deposit of $35.00 (refundable). Drawings will be mailed to Bidders only if a separate $15.00 check per set (additional $10.00 per set for multiple sets) for postage and handling is sent along with the refundable deposit check.

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ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION: Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's office. Documents will be available for downloading from www.box.com Contractors are responsible for registration, fees, etc. for use of this site. It is solely the contractor's responsibility to verify that he is downloading all drawings, all specifications, and all addenda for this project. No additional cost will be allowed by the Owner for the contractor's failure to download all material. Contractors to request access to downloads by calling the Architect's office or by emailing at bhmm@bhmmarchitects.com. Contractor will receive email notice and invitation to view project folder to download drawings, specifications, addenda, etc. This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). All contractors, subcontractors, and those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the “Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act” (30 ILCS 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Preference Act. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in the bidding. No bids will be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of bids. February 8, 2018

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815-625-3600 815-284-2222 www.oglecountynews.com INVITATION TO BID Reroofing at Centennial Elementary School located at 308 S. Pleasant Avenue, Polo, IL Project No. 1753 Sealed proposals will be received by the Polo CUSD #222 for project listed above according to plans and specifications prepared by Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects, LLP, Upland Center, 1465 41st Street, Moline, IL. All proper bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the District Office located at 100 S. Union Avenue in Polo, IL. All bids received after the above-stipulated closing time for receipt of bids will be returned to the Bidder unopened. All bids received will be opened and read at a meeting of the Owner at the above time and place. Proposals, contract forms, plans and specifications are on file and may be examined at the offices of the following: Bracke-Hayes-Miller-Mahon, Architects 1465-41st Street Moline, IL 61265 Plans may be viewed electronically via ConstructConnect at www.constructconnect.com Plans may be viewed electronically via McGraw-Hill Construction-Dodge at www.dodgeplans.construction.com Greater Peoria Contractors & Suppliers 1811 W. Altorfer Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Plans may be viewed electronically viaMaster Builders of Iowa Construction Update Network at www.isqft.com Proposals will be received to accomplish all labor and materials to perform all portions of the work to provide a complete finished project.

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One set of such contract documents may be obtained by the prime contractors from the office of the Architect upon deposit of $25.00 (refundable). Drawings will be mailed to Bidders only if a separate $10.00 check per set (additional $5.00 per set for multiple sets) for postage and handling is sent along with the refundable deposit check. ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION:Contract documents may be obtained in electronic format (pdf's) from the Architect's office. Documents will be available for downloading from www.box.com Contractors are responsible for registration, fees, etc. for use of this site. It is solely the contractor's responsibility to verify that he is downloading all drawings, all specifications, and all addenda for this project. No additional cost will be allowed by the Owner for the contractor's failure to download all material. Contractors to request access to downloads by calling the Architect's office or by emailing at bhmm@bhmmarchitects.com Contractor will receive email notice and invitation to view project folder to download drawings, specifications, addenda, etc. This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). All contractors, subcontractors, and those supplying labor to this project shall comply with the “Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act” (30 ILCS 570/) commonly referred to as the Illinois Preference Act. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in the bidding. No bids will be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) days from the date of receipt of bids. February 8, 2018

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on January 17, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Alliance 19818 E. Lindenwood Rd. Lindenwood, IL 61049 Dated: January 17, 2018 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk January 25, February 1, 8, 2018 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on January 12, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: KDK9's 1423 E. Flagg Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: January 12, 2018 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk February 1, 8, 15, 2018

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING 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 6:00p.m. on Monday, February 12th, 2018 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 special use permit for B-2 Service district allowing recycling in the corporate limits of Polo. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-09476-004, otherwise known as 601 North Union Avenue., Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk February 1 & 8 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Forrestville Valley School District#221County of Ogle, State of Illinois NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Forreston Junior / Senior High School Professional Development Room, 601 E. Main Street, Forreston, Illinois. It is the intent of the District to improve student achievement and to recruit and maintain highly qualified staff. The purpose of the Hearing will be to receive testimony on the district?s intention to request a modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code mandates on the proposed waiver of school tuition for children of Forrestville Valley employees. February 8, 2018

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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 1999 Ford Mustang, v6, auto, 118,335 mi., rwd, new tires & battery. Runs great! $3000/obo 815-626-2399 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, 128k mi. good work car. $700 as is. 815-631-4532 2001 3 quarter ton Suburban 160k mi. Pewter color. $2,500 815-631-1639

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OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 ESTATE SALE February 16 & 17 7am-3pm 306 S. Third St, Oregon -FURNITURE -ANTIQUES -NATIVE -AMERICAN ITEMS -TOOLS -ART -BOOKS EVERYTHING MUST GO!

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Direct Mail Data Processing Technician Spectrum Data, located in Oregon IL, is currently seeking an entry level Direct Mail Data Processing Technician. The technician will perform list hygiene procedures on mail ﬁles for customer’s mailing campaigns.

This is an entry level position with a starting salary of $12/hour. Responsibilities: • Review & interpret production work orders • Setup job parameters • Process data ﬁles • QC processes performed • Import reports into Excel

Qualiﬁcations: • Strong Microsoft Excel skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong problem-solving skills • Effectively interpret, follow & communicate written instructions • Ability to prioritize & multitask

Please email resume to hr@SpectrumData.org

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1701 E 4th St Sterling (815) 625-9600 OFFICE MGR. ANGELA PERNA

OFFICE FRED HOFMANN

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SALES DAN DANREITER

INTERNET MGR. JOHN WATTS

SALES DAN VEREIDE

OWNER GREG MAJESKI

QUALITY VEHICLES SINCE 2005

849 North Galena Ave Dixon (815) 288-9600 OFFICE STEVE SCOTT

GENERALMANAGER MIKE PARENT

SALES NICK MELSNESS

SALES NICK MCCLANAHAN

ALL WITH CLEAN CARFAX AND FACTORY WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE!!!

2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT

2016 CHEVY SONIC

2016 CHEVY MALIBU

$10,987*OR ONLY $166 P/M** $11,987*OR ONLY $181 P/M** 2016 CHEVY IMPALA LT V6

$9,987*OR $150 P/M** 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX

$15,987*OR $14,987*OR $241 P/M** ONLY $226 P/M** GOING FAST. HURRY IN!!! 2017 CHEVY MALIBUS 2016 CHRYSLER 200S 2016 FORD FOCUSES

FROM 12,999* or $

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FROM $11,999* or $181**

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FROM $10,999* or $165**

LOCAL TRADES JUST IN!!! 2008 CHEVY 2500 diesel, Was $15,999*

Now $12,999!*

2003 CHEVY SHORT BOX C1500 runs strong

$2,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, 4x4, Hemi, Low miles, extra clean

$14,999*

2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT

$8,999*

2007 DODGE RAM quad cab, Laramie, 4x4, leather, hemi, extra clean

$13,999*

2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat, Clean

$4,999*

2012 CHEVY CAMARO Low miles, Sharp

$14,999*

2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6, 3rd seat

$5,999*

2013 FORD MUSTANG fastback, low miles, Shaker blue

$12,999*

2005 SATURN 1300 Sunroof, leather

$4,999*

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

$8,999*

2007 PONTIAC G5 COUPE sunroof, Low miles

$5,999*

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL Sunroof, heated seats

$9,999*

2005 INFINITI GX35 Diamond white

$6,999*

2003 GMC SONOMA 4x4, V6, sharp

$5,999*

2007 FORD FOCUS SE Only 70,000 miles, Extra clean

$5,499*

2004 CHEVY C1500 crew cab, Clean, ready to work or play

$4,999*

FIVE STAR REVIEWS!!! BIG THANKS “Big thanks to Dan Danreiter and Steve Scott for the help on our purchase of our new vehicle. Great customer service.” -Matt Arduini / Jan. 23, 2018

DID AN AMAZING JOB

“Mike Parent and Nick Melsness did an amazing job at getting us approved on our new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. They worked extremely hard and were very friendly and helpful!” -Paige Jones / Jan. 20, 2018

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

“My husband and I had an amazing experience at Majeski Motors! I would deﬁnitely recommend this company to my family and friends.” -Tina Box / Jan. 23, 2018

MAJESKI MOTORS ROCKS!!

“Majeski Motors rocks!! Thank you Dan Vereide for helping me ﬁnd the perfect vehicle for my family and I!!! I highly recommend him for your next car buying experience.” -Shailyn Bellows / Jan. 20, 2018

THESE GENTLEMAN WERE SO NICE AND HELPFUL!!! “Nick McClanahan was so nice and helpful at helping us ﬁnd a car.” -Ann Buelvas / Jan. 20, 2018

HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAJESKI MOTORS

“Would highly recommend Majeski Motors and especially John Watts. Very fair price with no pressure. John went above and beyond my expectations. Thank-you again John and thank-you also to Fred Hofmann!”

-Terry Newell / Jan. 20, 2018

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 & 84 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000-$1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000-$2,000 down, vehicles $20,000-$25,000-$3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+-$5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. ***See dealer for details