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VOLUME 161 NO. 46 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

FRIDAY, January 24, 2020 • $1.00

BEHIND THE MASK

Downsizing Suggested The County Board hears a proposal to have fewer members. / 2

LOCAL NEWS

Search Continues

Friends and family continue to search for a missing fisherman. / 3

Fatal Accident A Rockford woman is killed in a single-vehicle accident on Illinois 72. / 17

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Seen through a mask, attendants pose for a photo at the photo booth Jan. 18 at the Polo Area Community Theatre Masquerade Ball.

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Betty’s Column......... 4 Byron Library............ 11 Church News............12 Classifieds......... 28-32

Entertainment........... 9 Library News............. 7 Oregon Police...........18 People........................ 8

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Pine Creek News...... 4 Property Transfers...17 Reading Matters...... 11 Sheriff’s Arrests.......17

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OGLE COUNTY BOARD

County board discusses downsizing More districts, fewer representatives

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Ogle County Board Member Bruce McKinney (Rochelle) made a presentation at Tuesday night’s meeting to reduce the number of members on the board.

The 24-member county board reorganizes every 10 years. There are currently eight districts with three board members per district. McKinney’s proposal would have 16 districts with one board member per district, thereby reducing the number of board members to 16.

“I feel that my district is kind of top heavy with three members,” McKinney said of district four. “This would help eliminate the possibility of two county board members being from the same area. District two is a long district. This would make sure we had one member from the north side and south side of it.

I think it’d be a better representation of Ogle County.”

McKinney said other counties in the region including Jo Daviess, Carroll, DeKalb, Winnebago and Stephenson have no more than two representatives per district. Only one (DeKalb) as has many board members as Ogle County.

Carroll County only has nine members.

Among the concerns raised were how board members’ time to serve on committees would be reallocated if the change took place. The Ogle County Board is a committee-driven form of county government.

“I think we need to form a committee to take a look at it all,” Board Member Thomas K. Smith, district two (Rochelle) said. “Not only at downsizing the board,

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Chairman John Finfrock (left) talks with Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook during a Jan. 21 meeting. but downsizing committees too. What’s the number you need to have qualified committees? Our county board is run by committees.”

McKinney responded that some board members would have to take on the responsibility of serving on an extra committee or that some committees could be combined.

“Currently, I’m on one committee, the judicial committee,” McKinney said.

“We meet for about 10-15 minutes and we’re done. We could pick up another responsibility. I don’t think that would really be a problem.”

Dan Janes of district five and Stillman Valley raised concerns about population and geography. Redistricting, according to state statute, is done on population. Janes said the potential plan would require the populations to be plus or minus three percent in each district.

“You’d have to be careful with breaking up the geographical because it might not interface with the population,”

Janes said. “And there is where you’d get in trouble with the state of Illinois.”

Janes also added that the proposal would create new voting districts and create ‘a lot more’ work for the county clerk. He and Smith both suggested waiting for the census to come back, which will be taking place soon. Byron’s dense population center as well as the east side of Rochelle were concerns.

“I’m about 18 miles away from our other district board members,” Janes said. “Some of us are broken up already.”

In the past, some board members have lived in the same block or even in the same house. McKinney said another course of action would be keep the same districts and reduce the number of representatives.

“That’s another way, just stay with the eight districts and go two per district,” McKinney said. “But my feeling is you have better representation in the districts if you spread your board members out over the districts.”

SPECIAL EVENT

Day trip to Art Institute offered by Encore!

Ready for spring? How about putting the Encore! Mt.Morris-sponsored bus trip to Chicago, March 31, on your calendar?

Participants will ride to Chicago in a comfy charter bus that leaves at 8 a.m. and spend the morning taking a walking tour of the quaint Lincoln Park neighborhood, visiting the Lincoln Park Nature Center or Zoo, or shopping in the area.

In the afternoon an informative tour and exploration time at the Art Institute will be offered and the day with conclude with a delicious dinner and exploration of creative Italian food at Eataly. Partic-

ipants will arrive back home at 8:30 p.m.

Participants will enjoy the humor and knowledgeable commentary about Chicago history and other Chicago highlights from Howie Herman, trip host and former resident of Chicago.

The trip fee is $55 for children 14 and under. Seniors and students 15 and older pay $70. All other adults, $75.

Fees cover all transportation, the entry into the Art Institute, and bus snacks. Meals in the city and other incidentals are not covered. More details at encoremtmorris.com.

To sign up, click the Chicago Visit

button at EncoreMtMorris.com or sign up at the Mt. Morris Village Hall, 105 W Lincoln St., Mt. Morris IL 61054 All reservations must be received by March 9 to confirm the bus reservation and group rate at the Art Institute.

Email mollyb@encoremtmorris.com for more information.

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris. com.

ACCIDENT UPDATE

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

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Shirley Maines, grandmother of missing fishermen Kent Dearborn Jr., watches from the bank of the Rock River at Castle Rock as Jeremy Steder of Sterling prepares his boat. Led by Matt Wileman, a group of hearty fishermen and friends have been searching the banks for Dearborn who went missing after his boat capsized below the Oregon dam on Nov. 20.

Wileman plans to continue the volunteer searches when weather makes it possible. Recent winter weather over the weekend has resulted in ice forming on the river, stopping boat traffic.

Some members of the volunteer search had sonar equipment with their boats, but Wileman said there were not many and it was hard to get a clear image.

“I wanted to know he wasn’t visible and sitting there,” Wileman said.

“I wanted to let the family know that we did what we could.”

Benefit is March 7 in Polo A benefit dart tournament for the families of Dearborn and Swift will be held on Saturday, March 7 at the Polo Room at 712 N. Division Ave. in Polo. The buy-in to the tournament is $15.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction with the proceeds going to the families. Donations will be accepted as well.

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• Friday, January 24, 2020

The arrival of real winter weather late last week did not stop friends and family of Kent Dearborn Jr. from offering their help to try and find the body of the missing boater.

Polo resident Matt Wileman organized a volunteer search for Dearborn, 33, of Polo, who was one of two fishermen still missing after their boat capsized just below the Oregon dam on Nov, 20.

The body of Dearborn’s fishing friend, James Swift, 64, of Forreston was found on Jan. 3 near the Dixon dam.

“I’d always see the fish he’d catch on Facebook,” Wileman said of Dearborn Jr., “I just felt like the search effort wasn’t enough. There’s no closure for the family. I lost a family member recently, so I understand how it feels. I spend a lot of time on the river.”

The group met on a bitter-cold morning on Jan. 16 with temperatures barely in double digits. Ice was beginning to form on some parts of the river and on a propeller of one of the boats.

Starting the engines on the boats was made difficult by the cold.

The previous search spanned from Oregon to Sterling. As many seven boats were out on the river at one time. At least two people were in each boat. Those without boats walked the shorelines that were safe.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, who headed up the search for the men since they went missing, applauded the efforts by Wileman and the volunteers. The Sheriff’s Office will be trying to do one flyover per week.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is aware that searching will be done in areas near Dixon and will handle the official duties if a recovery is made in their jurisdiction. Lee County will not be conducting any searches.

Swift’s body was found near the Dixon dam when a power plant worker noticed and called authorities. Dixon is 16 miles from Oregon, where the two men first went into the water.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Sun, snow proves too bright for screen and eyes Historical Society meeting is Feb. 5

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society I have a new computer and the screen is quite large and bright.

Then you add the bright sun outside with all the white snow and it is almost too dazzling for my eyes.

I still remember when I taught school and the bright snow made me pull my drapes until spring. I guess that is why I was never a sun person

as I grew up.

I still remember when we lived in the country and I would pull my drapes most of the time. Then Kenneth’s mother would come over and open them all up.

My mother was one who would be bothered if we had several days of cloudy weather and I love the cloudy days. So it is good we are not all the same.

We are starting to get ready for our next Polo Historical Society meeting in February. It will be Wednesday the 5th at 7 p.m. We will have a board meeting at 6:30 with several things to discuss.

Bill Wragg has lined up our program and we appreciate when different ones help us out in that department.

Our program will be given by Kenneth Sheely and he will fill us in on Alaska. He went two different times only his trips were 50 years apart.

How many times have you visited something 50 years later and wondered if you had really been there before? So the comparison should be interesting.

Also we hope to have Ed and Joan Raley with us for a farewell party.

They will be leaving Polo soon and we all want a chance to say good-

bye.

Joan has been instrumental in putting Polo on the map with all the places on the historical register. We want to wish them the best as they leave Polo.

Come join us on Wednesday the 5th for a program and fellowship. We hope the weather is not too beastly for us older people to get out.

We will be meeting at the museum across from the Polo Post Office.

Winter has certainly arrived in the last week. I watched the kids go slip and sliding on the ice this past week and decided that was not a day for us to be out.

second Wednesday of the month, the next day will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come have simple conversation with Chief Mandrell over coffee and refreshments.

As a ministry of the Polo Council of Churches we hope you will join is for an opportunity to get to know our neighbors better by attending the “Our Table Community Meal” on the last Monday of the month: Jan. 27, at Faith UMC, 702 E. Dixon, Polo. Come join us as we offer everyone a free home-cooked meal from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

The Polo Senior Center would like you to join them for Cinnamon Rolls or Donuts at every Friday Morning at 8:30 a.m.

of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

Board Meeting The next Polo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting will be February 5, 2020 at 5:30pm at the Polo Firehouse.

CHAMBER CHATTER Decorating Contest Winners Congratulations! The Christmas House Decorating Contest winners are: First Place: Matt & Cassandra Mekeel Second Place: Place-Curt & Ashley Nelson Third Place: Charles & Charlotte Frank Honorable Mention: Jamie and Angela Gorzny, Terry and Pam Jenkins and Larry and Ruth Loomis.

The Festival of Tree Winners were: First Place: Polo Dental and Second Place: Polo Public Library.

Thank you to all who participated in these two events.

Monthly Events Join us for Coffee with a Cop the

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The winter season took a little while to get started, but the cold winds, snow, and ice are here. For each season, there is unspeakable beauty. In winter, the snow covered ground lit by the pastel colored sunrise are just another work of art by our wonderful Creator.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Ellen and Justin Rahn.

For special music, Larry Riffle

Business After Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

Weekly Events Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care would like you to join them for Community Coffee every Thursday Morning at

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments

Get the Word Out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at 815-946-3131, polochamber@ gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website (www.polochamber.org), Chamber Facebook page and/or the Chamber Chatter.

played harmonica, Chuck Kearns played guitar and sang, and Bev Kearns played piano for the hymn, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”

Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for our young group of friends, Katelyn, Laura, and Harper. Since our church was canceled last week due to no electricity, we continued with the previously planned service.

After church, everyone gathered for a potluck meal followed by the annual business meeting. There was much to discuss with the progress on the new church building. We will be moving before we know it.

This past Friday evening was supposed to be a fun night out for Charlotte and me. Our plans to travel to Rockford were canceled due to the weather. We both traded in our night of fun for viewing the

snow from the comfort of our warm homes.

Rehearsals continue for the musical “Matilda.” It has been great fun for me to work with my nephew Garrett Bittinger and the cast of the musical. The production will take place in March.

Next Monday evening, our church will join with Faith Discovery Church to host the Polo Council of Churches Free Community Meal at Faith United Methodist Church. The meal is free to all in the Polo community and is served from 5:30-7:00.

Walking across the icy parking lot has been a challenge over the past week. Just before I crossed an icy patch in the church parking lot, Dave Burright hurried to catch up to me to offer an arm of assistance.

On my way out of church, Brian Toms let me use his arm to get

across the larger patch of ice. It is good to know that, when we need it, we have good friends to help us through the tough spots in life.

Our relationship with God is very special. Reaching out to one another is an extension of the relationship we continually build with God. The way we get closer to God is by getting close to each other.

Belonging to a church family is far more than attending church services. Reaching out to each other and receiving love is a wonderful way to show God’s love. We can feel His love even in the small ways that we help each other.

My hope is that our churches will be filled with those who want to know God. Today is a great day to join our church family. Please come and be a part of our family in our little church in the country.

FORRESTON VILLAGE BOARD

BDD guidelines are discussed again

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

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Forreston Village President Mark Metzger participates in a meeting on Jan. 20. could be given to prospective business owners that want to open businesses in vacant downtown spots.

There was confusion whether businesses that haven’t yet generated sales tax revenue deserve the BDD money.

Village Clerk Michelle Drayton said she spoke with an attorney the city had worked with about BDD guidelines.

“She said some of the guidelines we need to look at are that applications should be approved before projects start, BDD money should be used for building improvements, not maintenance and that the village should not fully fund any request,” Drayton said.

The village board plans to create clearer guidelines and go out to speak with local businesses to about the process and requirements to receive BDD money from the village.

“Let’s get something to where when we go out to talk to the businesses we don’t change the story all the time,” Freeze said.

FABA Banners A BDD application from the Forreston Area Business Association to create banners for the light poles in town was unanimously put on hold at the meeting.

The banners would cost around $4,900 and could have four different themes to them, including welcome to Forreston, Forreston area businesses, the Forreston cardinal and one potentially encompassing the village’s history, Village Trustee Monty Cotter said.

There will be up to 40 new banners and brackets. The banners would be 24 by 48 inches or 30 by 48 inches.

“As far as passing anything at this point, I would wait until we have more discussions,” Metzger said.

Utility Task Vehicles The board was approached by a citizen about an ordinance regard-

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• Friday, January 24, 2020

A new site for the Forreston Village Hall may still be in the future.

During the village president’s report portion of the meeting on Monday, village trustee Gary Buss asked if a budget was in place for a move or a new building.

“Last meeting it was brought up as starting to look at some different options and getting costs of what it would take to tear down a building,” Village President Mark Metzger said.

“One of the thoughts was having this building as the police department and making some renovations.”

Metzger said he was unsure anyone would purchase the buildings.

Talks have been held for years on renovating, selling, or tearing down and rebuilding Village Hall, Buss said “I know there used to be $200,000 in the budget for a Village Hall. I don’t know where it went but at one time we had it for remodeling,” Buss said The current Village Hall building isn’t handicap accessible. Village Trustee Jeff Freeze said other departments should allocate budget funds towards village hall work. Different sites such as the library to hold meetings at in the short term were also discussed. Metzger said it should be a long term plan.

“This has been long term,” Buss said. “We’ve talked about it for 8-10 years.”

Business Development District Additional conversations were had about Business Development District applications on Monday building off discussions at the Jan. 6 meeting.

The village gets an extra one percent sales tax from businesses within Forreston that amounts to between $4,000 and $5,000 per month.

The money can be used to reimburse businesses for improvements as well as village improvement projects like implementing LED street lights and sidewalk work.

There has been confusion in the past by local businesses on the process of getting the BDD money for projects. To get the BDD money, businesses must first fill out an application, have it reviewed by the village board, get the work done and then present receipts before receiving a payout.

Buss questioned whether money

ing Utility Task Vehicles.

Chris Thiel, a Forreston resident, wants the village to amend its code to be closer to surrounding communities that allow UTV’s.

Thiel wants citizens to be allowed to drive them on roadways in the winter and spring. Currently, residents can’t drive them between Nov. 1 and April 30. He also wants the permit fees to be lowered from $75 for a year to $10 or $20 like Leaf River or Polo.

Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden said German Valley’s rate is $50 for three years.

Thiel also wants slow-moving vehicle signs for the UTVs with registration stickers on them.

Boomgarden approved of the plan and said it’d be wise to make the registration longer term.

“There’s more and more getting them,” Boomgarden said. “Not here so much yet, but there’s Leaf River guys coming in and others in the area. We have guys driving them all over the place in German Valley.

Some of them have heaters now. I have no problem with them driving in the winter. Some get around better than cars.”

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LOCAL NEWS

Forreston native Norb Dunkel writes a book SUBMITTED BY KATHY PASCH Norbert W. Dunkel grew up in Forreston.

Like so many children growing up in the late 1960’s, he played sports, was on safety patrol, and rode his bike everywhere.

To make extra money he would mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow, and with his brother and sister, managed two paper routes. Everybody in Forreston knew one another, they worked with each other, and they socialized together.

It was on one of these paper routes where Norb met Don and Evelyn Fager. As an 11-year-old, he was scared to meet Don Fager.

He heard stories of someone living upstairs in a house who was in a wheelchair and Norb had never been around someone in a wheelchair.

One week when Norb was collecting for the paper, Evelyn had Norb come into their upstairs apartment on South Fifth Avenue and meet Don. “. . . I looked in, and there, sitting in the wheelchair, was this man with one of the biggest grins on his face that I had ever seen. He was wearing a while T-shirt, khaki-colored pants, and white tennis shoes. His hair was slicked back.

He said, “Hi, I am Don!” I said, “Hi, I am Norb.

I deliver your paper.” That was Don Fager, and I was immediately at ease.”

Norb was asked if he would sit with Don for two hours on Saturdays so Evelyn could go to the grocery store and laundromat. Norb had no idea of the life’s lessons he would learn from Don. Don had multiple sclerosis and could not move from the neck down, but he answered all Forreston’s 911 calls.

Don needed someone to hold the phone to his ear and take notes for the fire and ambulance services. For those two years, that person was Norb.

Don and Evelyn were Forreston’s couple.

Forreston citizens ensured that Don and Eve-

This is a photo of Don and Evelyn Fager from 1978.

Photo supplied lyn always had fresh fruit, vegetables, canned goods, meat, and on Christmas, a Christmas tree with ornaments. Forreston always took care of the Fagers because Don and Evelyn took care of the emergency calls.

Norb took the lessons he learned and has applied them throughout his life.

Norb, now retired, is the former Associate Vice President and COO of Student Affairs at the University of Florida.

Norb has authored or edited over 20 books and 40 journal articles. He has twice testified before U.S. Congressional Committees in Washington, D.C. He founded the Student Housing Training Institute in Stellenbosch, South Africa and the National Housing Training Institute in the Unit-

Norb Dunkel poses with a copy of the book he wrote “Don’s Strength”. Photo supplied ed States, just celebrating its 25th anniversary.

He lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife, Kim, and they have one son, Nicholas, who works at the University of Florida.

Signed copies of his book, Don’s Strength, are available at Koeller Hardware Store in Forreston or email Norb at norbdunkel@outlook.com for a personalized copy.

BRIEFS German Soup Supper The German Valley Lions Booster Committee will sponsor its annual German Soup Supper on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Road. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. The church is handicapped accessible.

Featured soups will be chicken dumpling, split pea, potato, goulash, sauerkraut and chili. Also on the menu will be assorted sandwiches, desserts including pineapple cake and Black Forest torte and beverages. Carry outs will be available.

Costs are $8 for adults, $5 for those

age 4-12, with those 3 and younger served free. Proceeds will benefit German Valley Days 2020.

For information, call 815-362-3671.

Men’s Prayer breakfast is Feb. 1 The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Forreston Reformed Church on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 a.m. during Lent.

All men are invited to attend.

The menu will include pancakes and ham.

The speaker is the Rev. Drew Jones.

Music will be provided by The Quartet of Set-Free.

Bake sale to benefit 2020 Let Freedom Ring fireworks A bake sale to raise funds for the 2020 July 4th Let Freedom Ring fireworks will be held in conjunction with the February Finds Antiques and Collectibles Market on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge #1551 Family Center, 485 E. Hitt Street, Mt .Morris.

The fundraising committee is asking

for donations of cakes, cookies, candy, snack mixes, pies, breads and any other goodies you are willing to donate.

The committee will package donations, or you may do the packaging, and we will price them.

Please bring donations to the Moose Lodge between Noon - 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.

For more information, contact Chris Weller 734-4669.

PCHS HONOR ROLL Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Kate Marschang, Tucker mumford, Scott Prerost, Lucia Sande-Gonzalez, Caleb Scott, Mya Simmons, Brittany Traeger, Patrick Wright, Coley Zeigler

All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) and accessible. Please note that some programs require registration.

Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 8.

Parent-guardian-caregiver must stay with child during the program. Call to register, 815-946-2713

Winter Reading Program for All Ages: Jan. 2-Feb. 29 Pick up your age appropriate Reading Bingo Card or Reading Log at the Polo Library front desk starting January 2nd and warm up with a good book!

Tales for Tots Pre-K-Kindergarten Story Time, ages 3-5 Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Theme: Valentine’s Day Little Bear’s Valentine by Else Homelund Minarik

Sophomores: Madissen Allen, Kaylah Boelens, Nicole Boelens, Blake Diehl, Oliver Kaczmarkski, Natalie Nelson, Devin Rucker, Devion Sankey, Kadence Sheaffer, Linnea Sundman, Taryn Zell Juniors: Joey Bardell, Marah Blake, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Cole Faivre, Katy Hess, Logan Kindle, Zane Lindstrom, Kaylee Lowry, Tyler Mathis, Teagan Prescott, Kassi Scott, Izzy Sellers, Bennett Soltow, Alyssa Wakenight, Gavin Zell Seniors: Brandon Albano,Sadie Baumann, Garrett Bittinger, Grace Gabaldon,

Audrey Hess, Jakob Kindle, Kate Marschang, Tucker Mumford, Scott Prerost, Lucia Sande Gonzalez, Caleb Scott, Mya Simmons, Patrick Wright, Coley Zeigler Second Quarter Honor Roll Freshman: Teah Almasy, Courtney Bushman, Ella Carlock, Lydia Fessler, Kaylee Hunter, Kylee Hunter, Carson Jones, Carley Kness, Ben Plachno, Henry Wallace, Brady Wolber Sophomores: Jasmine Badon, Cooper Blake, Breanna Cisketti, Maddi Jones, Madison Leesman, Morgan McBride, Tyler Merdian, Neveah Nave, Faith Ukena, Kealie Wilcox Juniors: Brady Clark, Autumn Gilbert, Abby Gorzny, Mallory Patterson, Izzy Sellers, Ally Simpson, Becca Wagner, Parker Wolber Seniors: Kayla Blum, Megan Boren, Alex Davies, Grace Gabaldon, Addy Grobe, Amber Henson, Ramsey Shroyer, Brittany Traeger, Chlesey Weems, Kennedy Yingling.

POLO LIBRARY

POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Jon Mandrell released the following information.

Lego Challenge: Build Your Name, ages 8-14 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Valentine STEM Program, ages 6-12 Friday, Feb. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.

Call to register, 815-946-2713 Pokemon Club Ages 8-14 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

This club is open to Pokémon card collectors. Join in to play games and trade cards.

Teen Programs Book Subscription Box Pickup Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pick up your book subscription boxes TEEN SCENE, ages 13-18 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Great Oreo Taste-Off. Call to register, 815-946-2713.

The Polo Public Library is located at 302 Mason St., in Polo. Phone: 815-9462713, email: library@pololibrary.org.

Check out our new website at www. pololibrary.org for books, information and to register for programs and events.

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Jan. 17 Scott Miller, 29, of Polo, was issued a city citation for parking in a no parking zone.

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Tuesday - 6 GBB at Oregon (Nash) at 4 p.m., MS WR vs. Winnebago, BBB vs.

Eastland at home at p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday - 7/8 GBB at Challand at 4

p.m., GBB vs. Eastland at home at 6 p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

Thursday - 6 GBB at Challand 4 p.m., MS WR at Durand at 4 p.m., BBB vs.

Forreston at home, WR at Byron at 5:30 p.m., Enrichment clubs at 3:15 p.m.

Friday - GBB vs. AFC at home at 6 p.m. (senior night) Saturday - WR Oregon FS tournament

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First Semester Honor Roll Freshman: Ashia Maginnis, Courtney Bushman, Ella Carlock, Haley Eads, Brooke Florin, Avery Grenoble, Logan Hudson, Kaylee Hunter, Carley Kness, Jasmyn Ludewig, Ben Plachno, Jessica Townsend, Brady Wolber Sophomores: Jasmine Badon, Maddi Jones, Madison Leesman, Morgan McBride, Tyler Merdian, Neveah Nave, Kahlil Sankey, Spencer Scott, Faith Ukena, Braelyn Velez Juniors: Brady Clark, Autumn Gilbert, Abby Gorzny, Emma Mooney-McCawley,Mason Poff, Ally Simpson, Becca Wagner, Parker Wolber Seniors: Kayla Blum, Jace Coffey, Brody Glawe, Amber Henson, Ramsey Shroyer, Chelsey Weems, Rebecca Wie-

gand, Emily Witmer, Kennedy Yingling Second Quarter High Honor Roll Freshman: Eli Baumann, Molly Blum, Cody Buskohl, Katie Cavanaugh, Breanne Cox, Ally Cytych, Anna Faivre, Logan Hudson, Reylee Katner, Lindee Poper, Brogan Shank, Annalise Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Jessica Townsend, Cayden Webster, Payton Wells, Laura Wright, Bekah Zeigler Sophomores: Madissen Allen, Kaylah Boelens, Nicole Boelens, Blake Diehl, Oliver Kaczmarski, Natalie Nelson, Devin Rucker, Devion Sankey, Spencer Scott, Kadence Sheaffer, Linnea Sundman, Braelyn Velez, Taryn Zell Juniors: Joey Bardell, Marah Blake, Harper Clark, Alex Dusing, Cole Faivre, Katy Hess, Zane Lindstrom, Kaylee Lowry, Tyler Mathis, Emma Mooney-McCawley, Teagan Prescott, Kassidy Scott, Bennett Soltow, Alyssa Wakenight, Gavin Zell Seniors: Brandon Albano, Sadie Baumann, Garrett Bittinger, Jace Coffey,

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First Semester High Honor Roll Freshman: Teah Almasy, Eli Baumann, Molly Blum, Cody Buskohl, Katie Cavanaugh, Breanne Cox, Ally Cytych, Anna Faivre, Kylee Hunter, Carson Jones, Reylee Katner, Lindee Poper, Brogan Shank, Annalise Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Cayden Webster, Payton Wells, Laura Wright, Bekah Zeigler

SPECIAL EVENT

ANNIVERSARY

Say goodbye to winter at Candelmas Eve on Feb. 1

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| PEOPLE & EVENTS

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Richard and Gloria Butler

Butlers to celebrate 60 years of marriage

Richard and Gloria Butler will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Jan. 30.

Richard D. Butler and Gloria J. Scholl were united in marriage on Jan. 30, 1960 at The Church Brethren in Mt. Morris.

They are the parents of two daughters, Robin (Dan) Duncan and Tamela (Mark) Merdian; one grandson, Richard Jackley; two step grand-

Say goodbye to winter at Candlemas Eve, a candlelit evening of music presented by The Music Academy in Rockford at on Saturday, Feb. 1.

The 7 p.m. event will be held in the Sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd St. Candlemas and celebrates the Scottish celebration of the half-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

Candlemas Eve is a family-friendly free concert featuring strings, piano, bagpipes, pipe organ and singing.

The event will feature performances by Music Academy students and will conclude with a solo bagpiper accompanied by members of the City of Rockford Pipe Band.

Music will include Loch Lamond, Prayer for Peace, Pachelbel’s Kannon, Amazing Grace and Lord Lovat’s Lament. .

The Music Academy is spending the year studying Scottish music in preparation for a trip to Scotland in July where students will participate in the prestigious Stirling Bridge International Arts Festival, a five-day celebration of music and culture.

Free will donations will be accepted at Candlemas Eve which will be used to help students finance their Scotland trip. Financial Support for Candlemas Eve has been provided by grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and the Smith Charitable Trust.

A preview of Scottish traditions and music, in collaboration with the Rockford Public Library, will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Hart Interim Main Library as part of the RPL Saturday Series.

For more information, www. musicacademyinrockford.com.

FIRST BABY OF THE YEAR

sons, Jacob Duncan and Nate Merdian; and one great-grandson, Carsyn Jackley.

They owned and operated Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc. for 23 years from 1982 to 2005, when they sold the agency to their daughters and retired.

Cards may be sent to them at 504 S. Union Ave., Polo, IL 61064

MEETING SET

Democrats to meet Feb. 4

The Ogle County Democrats will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., in Oregon.

“We will hear candidates and plan campaign strategy for Federal and State contests. Come in early to

order a delicious burger and get a drink at the bar,” said Christine Ballard, chair, Ogle County Democratic Central Committee, For more information, contact Ballard at 304-521-3963.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook issued the following marriage licenses Jan. 14-16:

Kelli Anne Person, both of Rochelle.

Jan. 14

Anthony Patrick Howe and Bernadette McGarvey, both of Oregon.

Zachary Allen Lewis Goodwin and

Jan. 16

LEFT: Evynn Marie Sanders, the daughter of Julie and DJ Sanders of Polo, was born at 6:50 p.m. Jan. 1, 2020, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, earning the first baby of 2020 status.

She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 18 inches in length. Her maternal grandparents are David and Suzan Peterson of Shabonna, Her paternal grandparents are Donald Sanders of Polo and DeAnn Irvin of Dixon. ABOVE: Evynn is pictured with her parents and her 2-year-old brother, Brady.

DJ works at Dixon Correctional Center and Julie works as a 6th grade math teacher at Polo Community School District.

IN THE ARTS

LIVE THEATER

The Performing Arts Guild invites the public to join the cast of their spring performance of “Miss Holmes.”

Performances will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 27-29 at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre. “ This is a production change from the previously announced, ‘Flowers for Algernon’, “ said Pam Ballard, publicity chairman for PAG. When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead.

But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice.

Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of

Encore! Mt. Morris is composed of volunteers committed to developing Mt. Morris into a unique, thriving rural and cultural arts destination in northwest Illinois. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

• Friday, January 24, 2020

Encore! Mt. Morris is sponsoring a painting party from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at the Old Sandstone Gallery in Mt. Morris.

Karen Hilliard will be coaching participants as they make beautiful garden peace posts or front door signs, all customizable.

No painting experience is necessary and refreshments will be provided. There are many designs to choose from. Registration requires participants to select the design they want to make ahead of time so materials can be prepared. See images of the choices available at encoremtmorris.com.

Some customization is possible, as well. This event will be held at the Old Sandstone Gallery (handicap accessible) in Mt. Morris, 122 S Wesley Ave. Cost is $38.

To reserve a seat, call Karen at 815-980-3867 and let her know which design you want to make.

Email mollyb@encoremtmorris. com or leave a message at Village Hall, 815-734-6425, and someone will get back to you.

her generation, but she chafes at the restraints imposed upon her by society and family.

Dr. Watson struggles to make a difference at the only hospital in London that will hire female doctors.

In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service.

Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 27, 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove library, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris. The cast consists of 5-10 male and 4-8 female roles.

Materials will be provided at the audition, so come early to review the readings.

For more information about auditions, please contact Director Dave Sowinski at 815-718-0933.

Encore! Mt. Morris is having a paint party where you can make a garden peace post like this one or a front door sign.

Call Karen at 815-980-3867 for more information. Photo supplied

AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS Arctic Refuge Tuesday, Feb. 4; Location: Freeport Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s monthly meeting features the Arctic

National Wildlife Refuge, a place where birds start their journeys to all 50 states and six continents.

This Refuge, one of the last ecosysSee AUDUBON, Page 10

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Auditions for PAG’s Miss Holmes are Jan. 27, 28

Encore!

Painting Party Feb. 8 in Mt. Morris

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LIVE MUSIC

Acoustic Circus to play at Fifth Friday on Jan. 31

The historic H.I. Lincoln Building in downtown Franklin Grove will reopen for one day, Jan. 31, for of the traditional Fifth Friday Music Programs.

FNBiA will present The Acoustic Circus which includes Kathy Cechetti on vocals and rhythm guitar, Steve Catron on vocals and mandolin, Andre Quintones on vocals and lead guitar, and Mark Stoch on bass.

There will be one action-packed show beginning at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets are $15 and are available at FNBiA locations in Amboy, Dixon, Franklin Grove, and Davis Junction. Call 815-857-3625 for more information.

Tickets at the door, if available, will cost $17.

The building, originally built in 1860 and restored by Farming Heri-

tage Inc. between 1995 and 2000 has been occupied by LHA since that time.

Many upgrades will be introduced when the building re-opens as a LHA National Interpretive Center and Regional Tourism Development Facility.

Also announced were the additional 2020 Fifth Friday dates and attractions: May 29: Switchback – Internationally touring Celtic-American Duo. July 31: Jim Wolber and the Lariat Band - (now increased to seven members) in a special Summer evening show at the Chaplin Creek Village Barn.

Oct. 30: Well Strung – a powerhouse group from Byron. Originally a two guitar and harmonica trio now enhanced with a bass player and a keyboard artist.

• AUDUBON

Teresa at 815-238-3963.

Nicholas Conservatory Field Trip Thursday, Feb. 13 Northwest Illinois Audubon members and the public are invited to participate in a tour of Nicholas Conservatory.

Located on the Rock River in Rockford, the Conservatory contains tropical plants, water features, sculptures, and its annual orchid exhibit. After the tour, the group will eat lunch together in Rockford.

To join this visit to Nicholas, call Chris Kruger at 815-238-9259 by Feb. 7. Carpooling is available from Harbor Freight in Freeport. Meet here at 10 a.m.

Expected return is 2:30 p.m. Admission to Nicholas is $8, seniors $6.

Continued from Page 9 tems on earth unaltered by human development, serves as a vital habitat for birds, caribou and polar bear. Today’s threats to the Refuge are greater than ever from oil exploration and leasing.

The presenter, Lois Norrgard, a National Field Organizer for Alaska Wilderness League, implements grassroots outreach activities for the League, National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, and Tongass National Forest. She will discuss the history and the ongoing battle to protect this national treasure.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd., Freeport. The public is welcome.

For more information, visit the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society website at http://ww.nwilaudubon.org or contact

For more information, visit the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society website at http://ww.nwilaudubon.org

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The historic H.I. Lincoln Building, currently undergoing significant refurbishment, will re-open for one day on Jan. 31 to allow for continuity of the popular Fifth Friday Music Series. The Acoustic Circus will be the first star attraction of 2020. Photo supplied

ROCK RIVER CENTER TRIP

RRC is offering trip to see Leno The Rock River Center in Oregon is offering a chance for area residents to see Jay Leno in a hilarious night of stand-up comedy at the historic Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

“If you miss seeing him on TV, come see one of the absolute masters of comedy live in person,” said RRC Activities Director Deb Julian. “But act now. Once these tickets go on sale, they will go fast.

“We have a group of tickets for his performance scheduled at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Friday, April 17,” she said.

The bus will depart from the Rock River Center at 5 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.

The cost for the trip is $140 for members and $145 for non members. The cost includes round trip transportation and the live performance.

The reservation/payment deadline is March 1.

“Call 815-732-3252 to make your reservation!” said Julian.

An eye exam is a good idea, especially if things are starting to look a little fuzzy around the edges.

Dr. Kurt K. Nelson Optometrist

629 N. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois • 815-284-6866 Member of the American Optometric Association.

Therapeutic Licensed.

READING MATTERS

Tips are offered on how to help struggling readers improve their skills

COMMENTARY Mary Gardner Reading Specialist

Additionally, many of the high frequency words do not follow regular phonics rules, which makes them difficult to sound out.

Think of words like said, have, or the. Teachers in the early grades send lists of these words home, perhaps six to eight words a week, for children to learn.

Making flashcards for these words is one way to practice them. If you make two identical sets you can play a memory game. You can also write sentences using the words, children’s names, color words, and pictures as needed.

Sight words are best learned in the context of real reading and writing.

From the beginning we want to be sure our children and grandchildren know that the whole purpose of reading is to understand what is read.

Reading comprehension is one of the main reading difficulties that students encounter.

We can support comprehension by talking about what we are reading to or with our children and grandchildren. Before reading we can read

BYRON LIBRARY Super Bowl LIV Scoop presented

by Sean Considine Monday, Jan. 27, 5-6 p.m.

What does it take to get into the Super Bowl? What makes an underdog and how are the odds determined? What do the referee calls mean? Novice football watchers and devoted fans alike will enjoy Sean’s stories and professional knowledge. Please visit Byron.evanced. info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

Princess Di: Gone But Still Kicking!

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m.

Jillann Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse presents a cabaret style show. Princess Di cut a deal with St. Peter at heaven’s gate and will be allowed to stay with her sons at the palace, but in return she will age.

Don’t miss this performance and chance to learn about Princess Diana’s public and personal life within the British Royal Monarchy. Please visit Byron. evanced.info/signup or call 815-2345107 to register.

National Hot Chocolate Day Friday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate with your choice of stir-ins and toppings! No registration required; just drop in!

Byron Pioneers and the History of the Census Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Find our which Byron pioneer undertook the first U.S. Census for Ogle County in 1840 and other interesting stories about Byron settlers. Also learn how the census adds value to our community with our Director, Emily Porter. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

Totally Radical 80s Time Travel Adventure Escape Room Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Ages 18 and up You’ve gone back in time! Use your knowledge of all that was rad in the 80s to get back to the present day. One person should register your group of 3-5 for a 45-minute time slot.

Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register your group.

See BYRON LIBRARY, Page 16

• Friday, January 24, 2020

This month’s column offers a broad overview of various reading difficulties and possible ways to support struggling readers in each area.

English is an alphabetic language, so learning to read begins with learning the names of the letters of the alphabet.

It is also necessary to learn the sounds that each letter represents. For young readers who find this difficult it can be helpful to add music to the learning, play games that focus on letters and sounds, or to add tactile experiences by making letters in shaving cream on a table or with Play Doh. There are many apps and online games for early readers that involve learning the names and sounds of the letters. A good place to begin is with the letters in the child’s name.

Beginning readers also need to learn whole words by sight. These words are sometimes called high frequency words, sometimes sight words.

They are generally short words, but they are found in a high percentage of all print so learning to read them automatically without slowing down to sound them out makes reading easier.

and discuss the title, any pictures, and even information on the back of a book, making predictions of what we think the book will be about.

We should stop during reading and after reading as well to discuss what we learned or what happened.

Asking questions like why, who, what, when, where, or how can guide those discussions.

A related problem is reading fluency. This includes an appropriate rate, accuracy, and reading with expression.

If readers must slow down and sound out many words, the reading breaks down and understanding what is read is difficult.

Repeated rereadings of easy, familiar texts builds fluency and confidence. An older child can read to younger siblings and both benefit. Â You might also try echo reading which is when an adult reads a line or small amount of text and the child repeats it.

The adult models reading with expression and at an appropriate rate. Poetry works well for echo reading. It is good to have fun while practicing!

Reading is a complex process. That process can break down in many areas and cause reading difficulties.

This is a simplistic explanation of some of the ways the process may break down. We always want to support our readers and encourage their efforts.

Keep reading to them!

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| CHURCH NEWS

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana Pastor Matt Smith 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

2997 N. German Church Rd. Rev. Josiah Youngquist.

815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

505 Hill St., Oregon Pastor David Snow 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Billy Hardy 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Mark Phillips Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 760-550-4563

114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

16032 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon 815-864-2448

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

VAN BROCKLIN-FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3582 Bolton Rd.., Freeport Pastor Dawn Barr 815-291-0601

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston 815-938-2586

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com.

For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL

708 S. Division St., Polo • 946-2714

Byron • Oregon • Rochelle • Rockford Member Roscoe/Rockton • Stillman Valley FDIC

211 S. Division Ave., Rt. 26 Polo Member 946-2777 FDIC

SPORTS

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BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com

Michael Krabbenhoeft/Shaw Media

Polo’s Mallory Patterson goes in for a layup during the game at Milledgeville. climbed to within 13 points (42-29) after three consecutive baskets from senior forward Samantha Hartman.

A potential 3-pointer from sophomore forward Ali Mertz that could have cut further into the deficit was just off, and Polo’s Patterson hit the

last of her three 3s to up the margin back to 16 points. The Marcos extended the lead to as many at 26 points (60-34) midway through the fourth quarter before the Missiles closed the game on a 9-0 run.

Patterson led Polo with a sea-

BOYS BASKETBALL

Polo fails to answer Milledgeville run in 51-37 loss

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@saukvalley.com After a close back-and-forth first quarter and first stretch of second quarter in a Jan. 16 Battle of the Blacktop, Milledgeville put together a run late in the second quarter.

That deficit was more than Polo could overcome in the second half, as the Missiles fought to a 51-37 win over their rivals from down the road.

“It felt good beating a team that’s so close,” said Milledgeville senior guard Christian Shores, making his

first varsity start.

Milledgeville (6-10, 2-2 NUIC) closed the first half with an 11-0 run, as Treyton Selman hit a basket in the paint, converted a threepoint play off an assist from Daniel Lohnes, and later hit a runner in the lane. Ryan Kendall added a pair of free throws, and Kieren Harris assisted on a basket by Shores to beat the halftime buzzer.

“We had a couple big plays swing momentum in our favor,” Selman said. “It really just took off from there.”

Polo (6-10, 1-2 NUIC) struggled on

offense during that stretch, turning the ball over twice and missing all three shots it attempted from the field.

For the game, the Marcos shot 15-for-46 from the field and 3-for-22 from 3-point range.

Milledgeville coach Brad Grenoble said the defense keyed the second-quarter run.

“We’re just trying to work hard,” he said. “We’ve got some longer kids that are starting to get some good minutes now that are starting to figure out how to play on the defensive side of the ball. And then on offense,

we’re cutting and moving without the ball.”

But after a frenetic stretch over the first 12 minutes of the game, it was Polo coming out with a fourpoint lead. After Milledgeville got on the scoreboard first with a basket form Harris, Parker Wolber answered with a 3-pointer to put the Marcos in front. Lohnes and Tucker Mumford traded baskets before a pair of free throws by Selman put the Missiles in front 6-5. Mumford then found Jace Coffey in the lane to put Polo back on top 7-6 at the end

See MARCOS FALL, Page 14

• Friday, January 24, 2020

The Polo and Milledgeville girls basketball teams battled on pretty much even terms the last three quarters of their game on Jan. 15.

That was perfectly fine with the Marcos, thanks to a blazing start. It propelled them to a 60-43 victory in an NUIC East matchup.

Polo (10-10, 2-3) was a white-hot 11-for-15 from the field in the first 8 minutes in building a 29-11 advantage. Leading the way was junior guard Mallory Patterson, who converted all five of her field goal attempts, including two from long distance, as well as two free throws for 14 points in the quarter.

“Some nights they fall and some nights they don’t, but our team did really good passing and moving around the ball,” Patterson said.

“They kind of just started to fall.”

Six different Polo players scored buckets in the first quarter, and that’s the kind of balance and production that brings a smile to the face of head coach Jeff Grobe.

“If we can run our break and get the shots like Mal was taking and she hits them, that makes everything easier, because they have to come out and then the post players are open,” Grobe said. “That’s how we’re supposed to do it, but it doesn’t always work out that way.”

MIlledgeville (3-16, 1-5) came back to make things interesting.

Down 37-19 at halftime, the Missiles

son-high 19 points. It eclipsed the 18 she scored on six 3s against West Carroll during the Polo Christmas Tournament.

Also having a big game was Lindee Poper, a freshman who tossed in 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and blocked two shots.

“Lindee, with both the right and left hand, she finishes really good,” Grobe said. “Most freshmen, coming into a varsity game, will be scared, but she’ll go right up against everyone. She’s going to get stronger, and when she gets stronger, she’ll be a force.”

Marah Blake, Alex Dusing and Nicole Boelens each added six points for Polo.

Hartman led Milledgeville with 12 points, six rebounds and three steals, while Adriana Miller had 12 points and seven boards. Mertz had eight points, while Rylee Matthews added six.

The Missiles hurt themselves with 22 turnovers against some tough Polo defense, and that helped dig a hole they were unable to get out of.

“Teams pretty much come out and pressure us, and early, we get ourselves going too fast and make passes that are unnecessary, trying to make the big-money pass instead of just a simple pass back to somebody,” Milledgeville coach Kurt Folk said. “We’ve struggled here as of late starting, whereas early in the season we’d start games well and then finish tough.”

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Selman opened the second quarter by converting a three-point play, cutting down the lane to take a pass from Nicholas Smith and hitting a free throw to make it 9-7 Missiles, but a Brody Glawe 3-pointer and a drive down the lane by Coffey put Polo back in front 12-9.

Harris and Lohnes hit baskets to put Milledgeville back on top 13-12 before Wolber answered with a basket on the other end.

Polo eventually took a 21-17 lead after Glawe hit a 3-pointer with 3:15 to go in the half, capping off an eightpoint quarter for the Marcos’ sub.

“We executed really well against their [2-3] zone,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “We worked the ball side to side, got the ball high and went low or high, and skipped across or went low-to-high. We were getting good looks.”

After Milledgeville went into the half with a 28-21 lead, Coffey hit a pair of free throws on the Marcos’ first possession of the third quarter to cut the deficit to five, but that was as close as Polo would get the rest

of the way. The Marcos came away empty on their next six possessions, while baskets by Lohnes and Shores pushed the lead to double digits.

Milledgeville got within seven late in the third when Mumford hit a putback, but Shores answered with a pull-up jumper on the other end to close out the third, and Lohnes opened the fourth with a 3-pointer to make it 44-32.

Selman led all scorers with 15 points, 10 of those coming in the second quarter.

“We did a nice job [against him], but they had some other kids step up and make shots or get rebounds to keep possessions alive,” Messer said.

Selman also had three assists, as Milledgeville as a team had eight assists on its 19 made baskets. “[We were] just looking for every cut we had,” Selman said. “We were cutting hard all game, so those back doors were open.”

Lohnes had 12 points for the Missiles, and Shores scored nine.

Lohnes, Shores and Smith all had six rebounds, with Kendall pulling down seven.

Glawe had 11 points and Coffey had 10 for the Marcos. Mumford had 13 rebounds.

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Polo’s Jace Coffey shoots against Milledgeville’s Nicholas Smith (left) and Kieren Harris.

SPORTS ROUNDUP Jan. 16: Boys Basketball Forreston 57, AFC 33: The Raiders led 22-20 at halftime before the Cardinals took control with a 26-3 scoring edge in the third quarter in an NUIC South game in Forreston.

Peyton Lanning led AFC with 10 points. Riley Cornelius scored 21 points for Forreston.

Girls Basketball Forreston 39, South Beloit 20: Alexus Houston put up 17 points for Forreston in its win over South Beloit. Paityn Broshous also contributed eight points for the Cardinals. Madison Pasiecznik scored eight points to lead the Sobos.

Jan. 18: Boys Basketball Pecatonica MLK Cougars sweep, Marcos split at Pecatonica: Eastland won a pair of games at the Pecatonica MLK Tournament on Saturday, while Polo won one and lost one.

Eastland beat Galena 67-49 behind 13 points from Kellen Henze; Brock Coatney and Jaxon Dobish each scored 10 points, and Braydin Preston added nine. The Cougars then beat Pecatonica 67-58 as Lane Christians scored 17 points, Drew Polo’s Lindee Poper’s looks to shoot against Amboy during recent action in Amboy. Burkholder scored 15, Henze scored 14 Photo by Trish Patterson and Coatney added 12.

Polo lost the opener to host Pec 60-39, as Tucker Mumford led the way with 15 points. The Marcos bounced back to beat Durand 70-66 in overtime, with Mumford, Bennett Soltow and Jace Coffey each scoring 12, and Logan Kindle adding 10 points.

Girls Basketball Newman 71, Polo 45: The Comets came away with a nonconference win at home after a 24-point outburst from Alejandra Padilla.

Macaire Brown added 16 points and Josie Rank scored 13.

Alex Dusing scored 18 points to lead the Marcos with Lindee Poper adding nine and Marah Blake scoring eight.

Newman led 28-7 after one quarter and 44-13 at halftime Forreston 48, Rockford East 40: Paityn Broshous scored 15 points in Forreston’s win over Rockford East. Alexus Houston also added 10 points for the Cardinals. Kabrea Jamerson scored 19 points to lead the E-Rabs.

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• SPORTS ROUNDUP Continued from Page 14 Broushous (11 points) was Forreston’s top scorer.

Alexus Houston also scored 10 points for the Cardinals.

Eight Tigers scored in the contest. Ella Grundstrom (13 points) was Byron’s top scorer.

Wrestling Morrison wins at Kewanee: The Mustangs put up 204 points to win the Brockman Invitational.

Kewanee was second with 182 points. Polo took third with 149 and Oregon was fifth with 95.

Morrison had four champions. Polo had three champions. Marcus McKenna won the 160-pound weight class, scoring a pin, a major decision and a decision.

Wyatt Queckboerner won at 170 pounds. Cole Faivre was the 195-pound champion Oregon had one champion, Adam Glendenning at 182 pounds who had three pins along the way including one over Morrison’s Brenden Stearns in the final.

Jan. 20: Boys Basketball Galena 47, Polo 41: The Marcos could not pull out a tight game at the Pecatonica MLK Tournament.

Galena broke a 14-14 tie after the first quarter to lead 25-23 at halftime and 39-32 after three.

Parker Wolber and Tucker Mumford each scored 10 for the Marcos. Logan Kindle added eight.

Girls Basketball Spring Valley Hall 59, Forreston 52: Despite a 17-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, Forreston fell to Spring Valley Hall in Byron. Alexus Houston (17 points) paced the Cardinals in scoring. Hannah Hart (25 points) and Jaclyn Cinotte (23 points) had big scoring efforts for the Red Devils.

Forreston 35, Peru St. Bede 32: The Cardinals picked up a win over Peru St. Bede in a low-scoring Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media affair. Alexus Houston finished with 21 points for For- Forreston’s Kolten Dorty and Polo’s Scott Prerost battle for reston while Lia Bosnich scored 12 points for St. Bede. a rebound during Jan. 11 action in Forreston.

SPORTS COLUMN

Hometown basketball game brings back memories Walking from his car in the brisk winter air, the old man shuffled up the high-school gym steps. It was a time-honored tradition - going to basketball games - something he had been doing since he was a youngster.

He pondered that briefly, as the smell of popcorn wafted through the gym lobby. It was the same scent he remembered as a kid and one that gave him a sense of comfort. Someone ought to bottle that aroma and sell it, he thought.

Just then, a familiar face greeted him.

“Hi Pete,” said his friend Bob. “I see you didn’t have anything better to do tonight.”

Pete knew his friend was joking, as the two men went to every home game for what seemed like forever.

Over 60 years ago, when Pete was a high-school freshman, a teacher told the class to cherish their time in school, warning them how fast it would go.

It was a blur now, sending him not so much into the future, but reminiscing of days gone by. An evening spent at a basketball game conjured up plenty of those memories, some good and some downright painful.

There was the time his own son played and the team was one win away from advancing to the state finals. The town was consumed with school spirit and Pete could not have been prouder at the send-off pep rally.

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But those dreams of a state appearance died in defeat, with Pete physically and emotionally crushed.

Many years later, the school made it to the state tournament, but it wasn’t the same for him.

Everything is different when it is your own children playing.

Pete would never admit it, but there was a bit of jealousy over those basketball parents whose kids did make that trip downstate.

With well-worn cushion in hand, he took a seat in the bleachers.

Scanning the court, he was glad to see a neighborhood boy was starting. He was a good kid, who even came over and shoveled Pete’s driveway out a couple times without asking for money.

None of Pete’s grandchildren played basketball, so it was nice to have a connection to the team.

The older he got, the more removed he was from the goings-on at the school. Sure, there was a booster brick at the football field with him and

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his wife’s name on it and he still was on firstname basis with a couple school employees.

There was a genuine democracy in that everyone was welcome in the gymnasium, even old men like himself.

He didn’t even mind the wooden bleachers for what he considered the greatest entertainment value in the world.

For $4, where else could a person smell the popcorn popping and experience the exuberance of youth in a pep band solo, a cheer move deftly performed and a bounce pass to the open scorer.

The game became one-sided and the hometown boys were headed for another loss. Word at the coffee shop was that the coach’s job was in jeopardy.

Pete scanned the crowd and saw the man’s wife and two young children. He felt bad for them and hoped fans would not say anything cruel. Due to its close quarters, gyms can be unforgiving in the what is shouted about.

The worst Pete saw was when a pair of dads got into fisticuffs. Over what, he couldn’t remember.

The best bleacher moment came when his son was given a standing ovation on Senior Night.

As the final seconds ticked down, Pete buttoned up his overcoat and slowly walked to the exit, double-checking his pocket schedule for the next home game.

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ACCIDENT

A Rockford woman was killed Jan. 20 in a single-vehicle accident on Illinois 72 near Davis Junction.

Courtney Paulson, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene following the 9:07 a.m. accident.

Police said Paulson was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram eastbound on Illinois 72 when the vehicle went off the south side of the roadway, slid down into the ditch, traveled over 600 feet, overturned, and struck several trees in a wooded area south of the roadway.

The Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Department also responded to the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

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Ice forms on the west wall of the Oregon dam on Tuesday following the return of winter weather to Ogle County last week and this week which brought sub-zero wind chiills, ice, sleet, freezing rain, and snow.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF

Jan. 14 Tracey Gobin, 56, of Leaf River was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Gobin was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.

Jan. 15 Nathan Stinnett, 36, of Roscoe was arrested at 10:05 a.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop at Illinois 64 and Moore Road. Stinnett was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Lauren Lapointe, 45, of Freeport was arrested at 9:10 p.m. for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois 26 and Montague Road. Lapointe was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Richard D. Cook, 36, of Lumberton, Texas was arrested at 8:43 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 100 for a registration violation. Cook was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 16 Juan A. Perez, 45, of Rockford was arrested at 10:45 a.m. for driving on a suspended license and issued a citation for a window tint violation after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 103. Perez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

Alexis Cantrell, 20, of Chana was arrested at 3:49 p.m. for driving while license suspended and issued a

citation for operating an uninsured vehicle after a traffic stop in the 500 block of North River Road. Cantrell was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Alexander L. Garcia, 31, of Butte, Montana was arrested at 5:40 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 88 at mile marker 77. Garcia was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Robert Adams, 36, of Arlington was arrested at 9:16 p.m. for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 103 south bound.

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

Jan. 17 At approximately 3:44 p.m. deputies, the Mt. Morris Police Department and the Mt. Morris Fire department and EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 3700 block of West Illinois 64.

After an investigation it was learned that a 16-yearold female from Mt. Morris lost control of her vehicle on the snowy roadway.

The female’s vehicle slid across the roadway and struck an oncoming vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle, Jeffery Singley, 49, of Forreston, was transported to FHN Hospital in Freeport for minor injuries. The juvenile was issued a citation for too fast for conditions. The owners of both vehicles requested Dyers Towing remove the vehicles.

Justin R. Olson, 34, of Grandville was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Olson had and posted a $325 bond. He was released

from the Ogle County Jail and does not have to return for a court date.

Donaldson A. Peterson, 50, of Rockford was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Peterson had and posted a bond of $1,086. He was released from the Ogle County Jail and does not have to return for a court date.

Jan. 20 At 12:27 p.m. deputies, the Forreston Police Department, Forreston Fire Department, and the Forreston Ambulance responded to a one vehicle roll over accident on Illinois 26 at Lanark Rd. A gray Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Illinois 26 when the vehicle drove onto the shoulder of the road.

The driver, Kevin M. Brill, 62, of Forreston corrected back on the roadway causing the vehicle to lose control.

The vehicle skidded across the road striking an embankment on the east side of Illinois 26.

The vehicle then rolled over in the ditch coming to a stop on its roof. Brill was extricated from the vehicle by the Forreston Fire Department and then transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital with minor injuries by the Forreston ambulance.

Alfredo Hernandez-Gonzalez, 43, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was arrested at 5:43 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on Interstate 39 at mile marker 111. Hernandez-Gonzalez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity

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OBITUARIES KARL BLACK On Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, Karl Black, a loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 79.

Karl was born on Aug. 26, 1940 in Oregon to Pete and Lillian Black (Merritt).

He graduated from Sunny Slope High School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1958.

He worked in the grocery business for 52 years, ending his career in Mt. Morris. On Nov. 26, 1966, he married Linda Knecht. They raised a son, Derek, and daughter, Tammie.

Karl had a passion for sports especially football, basketball and baseball. His love for sports began at a young age and he especially enjoyed his time playing

SHARON ANN WAGNER Sharon Ann Wagner, 76, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Dixon.

She was born Feb. 23, 1943 in Amboy, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Shaw) Ackerson.

Sharon graduated from Ashton High School in 1961 and followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother becoming the 3rd generation in her family to get their Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University.

She married Lynn Cater at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church in 1964.

He preceded her in death in 1967.

She then married William B. Wagner on March 29, 1969. Sharon taught 2nd through 6th grade for over 31 years. She

on the Sunny Slope basketball team.

They won their conference three years in a row! If there was a game on TV, he was watching it, cheering out loud and yelling at the refs.

He loved to cheer on the ASU Sundevils, the UW Huskies and anything his kids played!

Thanks to Michael Jordan’s book, Karl discovered a love of reading and soon became a fan of the Clive Cussler series as well.

Karl also was a music lover. He played his music so loud that the neighborhood got to enjoy classics like James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Lou Rawls and lately the Jimmys.

He went to many concerts with Linda such as Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban

and Miranda Lambert.

Exploration was in his genes, whether it was a nature hike with Whale Watchers, a bus trip to Nashville, a weekend in Galena or a trip abroad to Costa Rica, Karl loved to learn about new places and cultures.

If you could describe a place as quaint, he especially wanted to go there.

Community was important to Karl. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Methodist Men’s Club, Whale Watchers and Old News (history club).

He looked forward to the local potlucks and bingo games, especially when the prizes were candy. Karl loved spending time with family. He was quick to smile and crack a dad joke.

He had a heart for others, especially

his granddaughters Lilly and Luci. When they were little, he could be found playing Barbies or having a tea party with them and loving every minute of it.

Karl was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peter and Alice, parents Pete and Lillian, and niece Kristy Burger.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, two children, Derek and Tammie, two granddaughters Lilly and Luci, brother, Gary (Pam) and sisters Judy and Carolyn.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris with Rev. Julie Bunt officiating.

Visitation was Saturday from 2 p.m.. until service time in the Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Mt. Morris Public Library.

taught in the Seward, Chana, and Oregon School Districts.

Sharon was instrumental to introducing computers into the classroom for young students at Jefferson school beginning with Commodore 64, teaching students and teachers alike.

She was a member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church and the UMW of the church. She was a former Life Line volunteer.

Sharon loved to line dance and square dance and would teach her students to dance. She loved to play bridge with her friends, cards and card games of skill and creativity with her grandchildren.

She also liked to ride horses, going on

trail rides, and did barrel racing on her horses when she was younger.

She loved to travel throughout the United States in their RV and were members of the Avion RV Club.

She and Bill also spent many years with friends in Weslaco and Alamo, Texas.

She was predeceased by her parents, first husband Lynn Cater, daughter Janet Heier, and grandson Joshua Wagner.

She is survived by her husband Bill of Oregon, children; Robert (Peggy) Wagner of Baileyville, Joyce (Dana) LaPier of Belvidere, Jeff (Liz) Wagner of German Valley, Dawn Valdes Wagner of Sharon, Wisconsin, and Chad Wagner of Oregon.,

three sisters; Sandi (Jerry) Garkey and Vicki Dawson all of The Villages, Florida, and Pam (Gary) Ferguson of Red Oak, 14 grandchildren; Ryan, Heather, Rebekah, Ben, Ashlea, Kyle, Kyle H., Brooke, Isa, Emily, Juan, Faith, Jovani, and Carlos, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews whom all caller her Aunt “Sis”.

Funeral service was 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church near Oregon with the Rev. Matthew J. Smith officiating.

Burial was in the Ashton Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon.

A memorial fund is established for the Lighthouse United Methodist Church.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

Jan. 14 Juanita Duran, 70, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 7:40 p.m. for driving the wrong way on a one way.

This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street.

Michelle A. Glaudel, 45, of Walnut, was issued a citation at 8:05 p.m. for driving the wrong way on a one way. This violation occurred in the 1000 block of Jefferson Street.

Linda S. Miller, 48, of Rockford, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Miller was also issued a citation for failure to yield turning left.

Miller was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets.

Jan. 16 Edyn M. Bossany, 20, of Byron, was issued a citation at 8:12 a.m. for overtaking a school bus (stop arm violation). This violation occurred in the 100 block of N. 2nd Street.

Russell L. Burnett, 55, of Polo, was arrested at 4:22 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Burnett was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Russell was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 800 block of S. 10th Street.

Kent M. Jensen, 23, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 9:44 p.m. for speeding, 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Ten parking citations and three verbal/written warnings were issued Jan. 13-19.

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

General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 13-19 Checking a Subject / Vehicle....................................... 3 Citizen Complaints......................................................... 6 Animal Complaint........................................................... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem....................................... 5 Disturbance / Domestic................................................ 1 Assist EMS / Other Dept............................................... 5 Alarm Response.............................................................. 3 Lockout Vehicle / Building............................................ 2 911 Hang-up / Open Line............................................... 5 Ordinance Violations...................................................... 6 Traffic Stops.................................................................... 11

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty Deeds • Anthony R. Stafford to Nature Conservancy, 7474 S. Carthage Road, Dixon, $0.

• Richard H. and Georgia A. Crosby to Joseph Suarez, 1213 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $72,500.

• Christina L. Cardott to Sean Huston, 106 Windward Lane, Rochelle, $165,000.

• Raymond and Faye C. Smith to Brian T. Albers, one parcel in Flagg Township, $15,000.

• Jennifer Ann and Thomas D. Chalmers Jr. to Brian J. and Karen S. Fransen, 10301 E. Clara Ave., Rochelle, $337,500.

• Nathan D. and Brittany A. Drozd to Bruce E. Lambert, one parcel on Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $70,000.

• Alex E. and Paityn L. Edwards to Jessica Smith and Jennifer L. Folz, also Folz-Smith, 9206 Lemke Drive, Byron,

N. Freeport Road, Polo, $125,000.

• Ricky D. Geist to Desmond J. and Helen M. Brown, 516 S. Gale Road, Oregon, $377,000.

• Guy Jean Paul Lacombe to Tari L. Book, 402 E. Third St., Leaf River, $42,987.

• Donald E. Day to Curt and Daniel Nelson, 403 E. King St., Polo, $50,000.

• LH Development LLC to Contry Homes Group LLC, 1352-1363 Glacier Drive, Byron, $68,000.

Corrections with a one year mandatory supervised release.

offender, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Ethan K. Langley, 25, Oregon, receiving, possessing or selling a stolen vehicle, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Brooke A. Lozano, 29, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Ricky Rippy, 21, Polo armed robbery while armed with a firearm, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Charles L. Smith, 37, Waukegan, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Vivika O. Trujillo, 22, Sterling, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Jan. 10 Karl R. Puder, 39, Ingleside, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Jan. 29.

Quit Claim Deeds • Robert J. Knorr and MSI Trading Inc., to Arlyn K. and Celia P. Zimmerman, 607 S. Third Ave., Forreston, $0.

• The late Angela Bergstrom by heirs to Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County, 414 E.Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $ 0.

Trustee’s Deeds • Boothe Family Trust, Elizabeth A. Shipman, trustee, to Carl L. and Annette

L. Matthews, 312 S. Congress Ave., Polo, $75,000.

• John B. Franklin Living Trust 20091, Leslie A. Sadowski, trustee, to Rickey L. and Darla K. Bos, 8827 N. Conger Road, Byron, $648,750.

Executor’s Deed • Doyle S. Sawyer Estate, by executor to Elizabeth A. and Tyler S. Duffell, 11024 N. Kennedy Hill Road, Byron, $225,500.

Sheriff’s Deed • Sheriff of Ogle County and Jeffrey L. Mann to Hub Shuttle Inc., 321 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $42,026.

Deed in Trust • Chad R. and Amanda S. Tilton to Ronald C. Tilton Trust, Ronald C. Tilton, trustee, 304, 306, 308 Wild Cherry Drive, Dixon, $125,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

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

Jan. 14 Alvaro E. Mireles, 56, of Rochelle, pleaded guilty to burglary, a class 2 felony. He was sentenced to 132 days in jail and 24 months of probation.

He must submit to random drug testing, and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $2,574.

Mireles also pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession of a title, a class 4 felony. He was sentenced to one month probation, concurrent with his sentence the burglary case, and must pay total fines and costs of $624.

Jerime J Kuhlemier, 38, of Oregon, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a class 3 felony. He was sentenced to 74 days jail and18 months probation.

He must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment or treatment as recommended, have no contact with the victim or the Polo Room, and pay total fines and costs of $2,829.

Skylar T. Morningstar, 23, of Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a class 3 felony. He was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of

Jan. 16 Breona Pline, 21, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony. She was sentenced to six days in jail and 24 months drug probation, without judgment of conviction if successfully completed.

She must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours of public service work, and pay total fines and costs of $2,990.

Jan. 9 Samantha L. Brown, 31, Polo, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, plea hearing Feb. 27.

Roberto C. Deleon Gamero, 29, Mt. Morris, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, motion hearing Feb. 13.

Loren M. Goatcher, 34, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Amy L. Hatfield, 39, Byron, use of account number or code with intent to defraud, possession of record of charge forms, pretrial conference Feb. 27.

Joshua W. Hawkins, 37, Byron, indecent solicitation of a child, status hearing March 12.

Corey D. Jones, 46, Baileyville, two counts of failure to register as a sex

Yuliana Vazquez, 19, Rochelle, criminal damage to property, status hearing Feb. 5.

Brenda J. Florin, 56, Polo, retail theft, pretrial conference Feb. 24.

Matthew J. McGillen, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, battery, status hearing Jan. 13.

Thomas W. Fiala, 62, Dixon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 28.

Logan R. Hilliard, 19, Davis Junction, residential burglary, status hearing Feb. 14.

Rebekah D. Parker, 36, Rockford, computer fraud, pretrial conference Jan. 31.

Tyler J. Perales, 27, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial conference Feb. 14.

Tyler C. Skinner, 26, Glenwood, retail theft, 402 conference March 23.

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$231,500.

• Gabriel and Justine Loyo to Dustin N. Grove and Melissa R. Ostrihonsky, 9551 N. Blaine Drive, Byron, $325,000.

• Spencer L. and Timothy J. Hayden to Peggy J. Bialas Living Trust, Peggy J. Bialas, trustee, 1550 Squires Landing, Rochelle, $215,000.

• Kenley R., Daryl S., Ryan M. and Stephanie N. Hopper to Edward S. Crestoni III, 4318 N. River Road, Oregon, $173,000.

• Leslie Jane and Robert W. Acree Jr., to Teresa Bullock, 1228 Tilton Park Drive, Rochelle, $134,000.

• Progressive Park Rochelle LLC to City of Rochelle, one parcel in Dement Township, $720,046.

• Dustin Grove and Melissa Ostrihonsky to Bryan L. and Theresa E. Vignola, 124 N. Grant St., Byron, $162,000.

• David L. and Maggie R. Johnson, also Erb, to Jacob E. and Hannah J. Iske, 2095

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financial resource, the debt avalanche approach encourages debtors to pay off debts with the highest interest rates first. That seems like an effective way to get out of debt quickly. However, in a 2016 investigation for the Harvard Business Review, researchers found that the snowball method, which prioritizes paying off the smallest debt balance first and then moving on as debt amounts increase, is the most effective strategy. It tends to have the most powerful effect on people’s sense of progress because they gain momentum by watching debts disappear.

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Learn about avalanches and snowballs The avalanche method is a way to pay off debt. According to NerdWallet, a popular online

Cut back temporarily Cut back nonessential spending, such as cable subscriptions or gym memberships for the time being.

Repurpose that extra money to pay off existing debt.

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ebt can quickly sneak up on a person. However, it can take much longer — sometimes decades — to get out of debt. And that’s a big concern when considering just how much debt the average person has incurred.

Northwestern Mutual’s 2018 Planning & Progress Study says the average American has about $38,000 in personal debt, excluding home mortgages. A survey from the insolvency firm MNP Ltd. found that 31 percent of Canadians do not make enough to cover their bills and 46 percent are a mere $200 or less away from failing to pay debts at month’s end.

Researchers in the United Kingdom analyzed data from 1.4 million credit card holders and found that people typically choose ineffective methods to paying off debt. These tips can make it easier to get rid of debt.

Stop the flood Avoid new debt at all costs. Stop using credit cards, cease taking loans, do not buy any big-ticket items, and scale back on general purchases.

Get a lower interest rate Customers can call customer service centers to see if they can lower debt by negotiating a better interest rate, says Credit. com. Since much of a credit card payment goes toward monthly interest charges and not toward the actual balance, this can be a way to get a handle on debt. Some people prefer to use a balance transfer to get a lower rate on another card and try to pay off the balance before the promotional rate expires.

Consolidate or settle When debt is so substantial that debtors cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel, they might ask a creditor to accept a one-time, lump sum payment to satisfy the debt. Debt consolidation companies also can help by negotiating with creditors and streamlining debt into one payment per month instead of many.

With an effective plan in place, people in debt often can dig themselves out of financial peril.

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Some consumers may feel that these are just numbers on a page. But in certain instances, such as when consumers attempt to buy a home, a credit score can have a dramatic effect on a person’s monthly budget. When borrowing to buy a home, borrowers with desirable credit scores may be eligible for considerably lower interest rates than borrowers whose scores fall into the “Very poor” or “Fair” range. Over the length of a standard, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, a low interest rate can save borrowers tens of thousands of dollars in interest fees.

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onthly budgets help people make the most of their money. While a person’s income will affect how much they can spend on housing, food and clothing each month, another, more abstract factor can have a big impact on monthly budgets as well.

Nearly every adult has a credit score, which can fluctuate daily. Various factors, including a person’s age and track record in regard to paying bills, combine to produce a credit score. According to the credit reporting agency ExperianTM, credit scores range from 300 to 850, though most consumers’ scores fall somewhere between 600 and 750. The Fair Isaac Corporation create what’s known as a FICO® Score, which is used by many lenders to determine prospective borrowers’ credit worthiness. FICO® scores are often characterized using five terms:

• Very poor: Scores between 300 and 579 • Fair: Scores between 580 and 669 • Good: Scores between 670 and 739 • Very good: Scores between 740 and 799 • Exceptional: Scores between 800 and 850

In addition to paying more in interest fees, ExperianTM notes that borrowers with subpar credit scores may have to do even more to earn the trust of lenders. Borrowers whose scores fall into the “Very poor” range may be required to pay a fee or make a deposit when opening a new credit account, and some might not be approved for credit at all. Borrowers whose scores fall into the “Fair” may be classified by lenders as subprime borrowers, making it hard for them to open new credit accounts or secure loans without a cosigner. Consumers can benefit from knowing their credit scores and how to improve them. Taking measures to improve low or subpar credit scores can put more money in consumers’ pockets, both in the immediate and distant future. (MS)

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Jan. 6, 2020 ployees a 401(k) plan with less administrative work, lower costs and fewer fiduciary responsibilities than individual employers now encounter when offering their own retirement plans.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, questions can be an investor’s best friend, particularly when it comes to fees. Fees might be referenced in the fine print when signing an investment agreement, but they can be anything but small as a portfolio grows and accumulates more assets. The SEC notes that, over a 20-year period in which investors invest $100,000, 1 percent annual fees can reduce the size of a portfolio by as much as $30,000 (based on annual returns of 4 percent). In such a scenario, an investor paying 1 percent annual fees and netting annual return of 4 percent would have a portfolio worth $180,000 after 20 years. However, an investor who pays just 0.25 percent in annual fees and invests the same amount of money while earning the same returns would have a portfolio worth roughly $210,000 after 20 years. When opening an investment account, the SEC advises investors to ask about the total fees to purchase, maintain and sell a given investment. In addition, investors are advised to ask if there are ways to reduce or avoid fees. The SEC also recommends that investors inquire if there are any ongoing maintenance fees related to an account and how much an investment has to increase in value before an investor can break even. (MS)

• Higher age for RMDs – Under current law, you must start taking withdrawals – known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan once you turn 70 ½. The new law pushes the date to start RMDs to 72, which means you can hold on to your retirement savings a bit longer.

• Use of annuities in 401(k) plans – It will now be easier for employers to consider including annuities as an investment option within 401(k) plans. Previously, many businesses avoided offering annuities in these plans due to liability concerns related to the annuity provider, but the new rules should help reduce these concerns.

• No age limit for traditional IRA contributions – Previously, you could only contribute to your traditional IRA until you were 70 ½, but under the SECURE Act, you can now fund your traditional IRA for as long as you have taxable earned income.

The SECURE Act is the most significant change to our retirement savings system in over a decade. We encourage you to contact your financial advisor, tax professional and estate planning attorney to assess the potential impact on your investment strategies and determine any Central Bank provides more than good investment yields and possible tax and estate competent financial planning; we provide people with personal planning implications attention. With a professional team such as ours, you have all our of the SECURE Act. resources, from research down to bookkeeping, on your side.

• Limitation of “Stretch IRA” provisions – Under the old rules, beneficiaries were able to stretch taxable RMDs from a retirement account over his or her lifetime. Under the SECURE Act while spouse beneficiaries can still take advantage of this “stretch” distribution, most non-spouse beneficiaries will have to take all the RMDs by the end of the tenth year after the account owner passes away. Consequently, non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit an IRA or other retirement plan could have tax implications due to the need to take larger distributions in a shorter timeframe.

• No early withdrawal penalty for IRAs and 401(k)s when new child arrives. Typically, you must pay a 10% penalty when you withdraw funds from your IRA or 401(k) before you reach 59 ½. But now, with the new rules, you can withdraw up to $5,000 from your retirement plan without paying the early withdrawal penalty, as long as you take the money within one year of a child being born or an adoption becoming final.

Some provisions of the SECURE Act primarily affect business owners: • Multi-employer retirement plans – Unrelated companies can now work together to offer em-

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The new laws, collectively called the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, include these noteworthy changes:

• Tax credit for automatic enrollment – The new law provides a tax credit of $500 for some smaller employers who set up automatic enrollment in their retirement plans. And a tax credit for establishing a retirement plan has been increased from $500 to $5,000.

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nvesting is a key component of long-term financial planning. By choosing the right investments, investors can ensure their money outgrows inflation, making it possible for them to realize their retirement goals and live comfortably long after they have stopped working.

Risk is a part of investing, and many veteran investors recognize that.

However, the fear or losing their hard-earned money might compel would-be beginners to avoid the markets altogether. That can be a costly mistake, and it’s one research suggests millennials are making, choosing to keep their money in savings accounts, which provide very little return in terms of interest, rather than invest in the markets. According to a recent analysis from the online financial resource NerdWallet, a 25-yearold millennial who is not investing today and does not invest until he or she retires at 65 could lose out on more than $3.3 million in retirement savings.

It can be nerve-wracking for novices to begin investing their money, but these three investment strategies can help calm those nerves and pave the way for a bright financial future.

1. Identify your risk tolerance.

Young investors may be told that they’re in prime position to choose risky investments because they have fewer responsibilities than older investors and more time in the workforce to make up for losses.

While that’s true, young investors should only be as risky as they’re comfortable being. The financial experts at Principal® advise beginners to identify their risk tolerance before investing. Investments with a high potential for return, which might include emerging markets and limited partnerships, also generally have a higher potential risk for loss, and vice versa. Investors should only accept a level of risk they’re comfortable with.

2. Diversify your investments.

Principal® notes that one way to manage risk is choose a mix of investments from various asset classes. For example, stocks and bonds traditionally move in different directions. So when stocks are up, bonds may be down, and vice versa. Investing in different types of assets is known as diversification, which can help investors protect themselves against risk.

3. Make changes as you age.

As investors age, their aversion to risk should grow. The closer you get to retirement the closer you are to needing all the money you have invested and earned over the years. Speak with a financial planner about how to reallocate your investments as retirement draws near.

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• Planners can look at things from an unbiased perspective. An honest assessment of monthly expenses is essential when creating a monthly budget. However, many people tend to be biased when it comes to their monthly expenses. For example, some may feel that three streaming service subscriptions are something they cannot live without. That can make it difficult to trim some of the fat from their monthly expenditures. A financial planner will begin by examining your monthly expenses and may or may not make unbiased suggestions regarding where you can save.

• Planners have the time. The average

household is a hectic place. Adults with commitments at work and home often cite a lack of time as one of the reasons they aren’t more on top of their finances. A 2018 survey from Bankrate.com found that 16 percent of respondents aren’t saving more money because they haven’t gotten to it. Financial planners have the time to help clients save, and over time a planner can be an expense that pays for itself if families are saving more as a result of enlisting the services of a planner.

• Planners have the expertise many people lack. One of the reasons people struggle financially is that it can be hard to navigate the world of investments, insurance and taxes.

Planners have the financial literacy necessary to navigate those waters successfully and can help people realize both their short- and longterm financial goals.

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Managing money is a big responsibility, and it’s one that many people may need help with.

A recent survey from Pew Charitable Trusts found that 55 percent of Americans spend as much or more than they earn. That’s not only compromising their financial futures, but also making daily life more stressful, as the American Psychological Association’s annual “Stress in America” survey routinely finds that money is a top cause of stress among millions of Americans.

Adults who are finding it difficult to manage their money on a day-to-day basis may benefit from the services of a financial planner.

Financial planners can help people create effective long-term financial plans, and they also can be vital resources for people who need help managing their money every day.

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inancial planning and retirement go hand in hand. Without effective planning, many people would never be able to retire, while others might have to work much longer than they hope to. While financial planning is essential to achieve longterm goals, planning also can make it easier for people to meet their everyday financial needs.

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Who needs life insurance?

You have children If you have children who depend on you, life insurance is a must-have.

If your spouse and children could not continue their standard of living on one income, then life insurance can fill in the gap or pay for future plans, such as college educations.

Even if you are a stay-at-home parent, your contribution to the household still holds weight. Should you pass away, your spouse will have to pay for tasks that you would normally perform, such as child care, cleaning services, cooking, and transportation.

You’re a business owner Entrepreneurs benefit from life insurance since it can help pay off business debts, advises the online financial resource Nerd Wallet.

When business owners pass away, their heirs might be able to use life insurance payouts to pay off estate taxes or fund a buy-sell agreement.

You want to leave an inheritance If you do not have a vast accumulation of assets, investing in permanent life insurance can provide a small sum of money to heirs upon your death.

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ife insurance is one of many components of estate planning.

Statistics from the insurance industry groups Life Happens and LIMRA indicate that 70 percent of Americans consider life insurance a necessity. However, 41 percent of respondents in 2017 did not have any life insurance.

Even though most people deem life insurance important, it is not necessary for everyone. Determining if you are a good candidate for life insurance involves doing a little research. These qualities often make life insurance a smart move.

You’re married or in a committed relationship If you are married or in a relationship in which your partner depends on you financially — even if just partially — it is smart to have a life insurance policy. This way your significant other does not have to rely entirely on his or her income to pay off debts or maintain the quality of life you currently enjoy. Many households cannot function without two incomes. Life insurance can ensure financial burdens do not rest entirely on the shoulders of surviving loved ones.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2020 P 2 JUNE B. LUDEWIG, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of June M. Ludewig. Letters of office were issued on January 7, 2020 to Gene Daryl Ludewig, 2895 W. Florence Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2020.

GENE DARYL LUDEWIG, Independent Executor For the Estate of JUNE M. LUDEWIG, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061(815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Selene Finance LP Plaintiff, vs.

Mandi D. Hall aka Mandi Hall aka Mandi Dawn Hall; Brenda Gilliam aka Brenda M. Gilliam aka Brenda M. Johnson; Mutual Management Services, Co., LLC dba TD Solutions, LLC; Clete Gilliam aka Clete M. Gilliam; Defendants.

CASE NO. 18 CH 82 817 River Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on November 1, 2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on February 7, 2020, commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room TBA, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, towit:Commonly known as: 817 River Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010P.I.N.: 05-31-401015First mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $153,240.44IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT Terms of Sale: CASH ? 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is:Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.anselmolindberg.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 ilpleadings@AnselmoLindberg.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. January 10,17,24, 2020

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE HOLCOMB STATE BANK NKA HOLCOMB BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

Case No. 2018 CH 84 RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDLE C. HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDALL HALL, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendant(s).

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 19th day of September, 2019, I, Brian Van Vickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on February 7, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JAMES E. STEVENS Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 A. The common address of said property is: 10411 E. Kyte Road, Rochelle, IL 61068 (PIN Number 24-20-126-006) and legally described as: Part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 20, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 20; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West along the North line of said Section 20, a distance of 618.75 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described tract of land; thence South 0 degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds East, a distance of 502.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West parallel with the North line of said Section 20, a distance of 510.00 feet; thence North O degrees 02 minutes 26 seconds West, a distance of 502.00 feet to the North line of said Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds East along said North line, a distance of 510.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated in the Township of Flagg, County of Ogle and the State of Illinois.

B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: single family residence The terms of the sale are: 25% down to the highest bidder by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If the property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW, UNLESS, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED. The judgment amount was $230,207.62. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Brian E. VanVickle Sheriff of Ogle County JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com January 10,17,24, 2020

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CASE NO. 18 CH 85 RANDALL C. HALL AKA RANDLE C. HALL AKA RANDY HALL AKA RANDALL HALL, COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION; HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS. Defendant(s).

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuant of the Decree entered in said Court in the above-entitled cause on the 19th day of September, 2019, I, Brian Van Vickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other Deputy as may be sitting in my stead, will on February 7, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Ogle County Sheriff?s Office, Administration Building, 202 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois, sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described lands and premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois in said Judgment mentioned or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said Judgment with the terms and conditions as set forth herein: The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JAMES E. STEVENS Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive (815) 962-6611 A. The common address of said property is: 6181 North IL Rte. 251, Davis Junction, IL 61020 (PIN: 11-13-300-005) and legally described as: (One-third interest in) The South 120 acres of the Southwest ¼ of Section 13, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M.; situated in the Township of Scott, County of Ogle and State of Illinois B. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: farm land.

The terms of the sale are: 25% down to the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If the property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER) YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW, UNLESS, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY FOUND TO BE ABANDONED. The judgment amount was $570,446.40. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file to verify this information. /s/ Brian E. VanVickle Sheriff of Ogle County JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, IL 61108 815-962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com January 10,17,24, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS

Selene Finance LP Plaintiff, vs.

Mandi D. Hall aka Mandi Hall aka Mandi Dawn Hall; Brenda Gilliam aka Brenda M. Gilliam aka Brenda M. Johnson; Mutual Management Services, Co., LLC dba TD Solutions, LLC; Clete Gilliam aka Clete M. Gilliam; Defendants.

CASE NO. 18 CH 82 817 River Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on November 1, 2019, I, Sheriff, Brian VanVickle of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on February 7, 2020, commencing at 10:00 AM , at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, Room TBA, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:LOT FORTY-FOUR (44) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF SECOND ADDITION TO RIVER VIEW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BYRON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK K OF PLATS ON PAGE 16 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY,ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 817 River Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010P.I.N.: 05-31-401-015First mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $153,240.44IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASROCK FALLS SESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACTTerms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds 1 & 2BR payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County.

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