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CHRISTMAS PARTY

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SPORTS

Veterans Lunch

Cards Win Again!

Forreston defeats Dakota to move on to football semifinals. / 17-18

Garbage Hike Rates for garbage pick-up will increase for Polo businesses on Dec. 1. / 2 One Section - 32 Pages

JoDee and Jeff VanOosten, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, eat lunch Nov. 9 with their grandsons Madden, 5, Easton, 6, and Ryder Faivre, 8, at the annual Centennial Elementary School tribute to veterans. Besides lunch, the event also includes a program in the school gym.

Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX Church News............12 Classifieds......... 29-32 Entertainment.....10-11 Library News............. 7

Marriage Licenses.... 8 Oregon Police...........21 Public Voice............. 23 Property Transfers.. 26

Sheriff’s Arrests...... 27 Social News........... 8-9 State’s Attorney...... 26 Zoning...................... 27

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The Polo Lions Club thanked the Polo Community High School FFA Nov. 6 for their help at the Farm Toy Show and the Hazelhurst sale with a check for $100. Pictured left to right are: Polo Lions Club President Greg Cross presenting the donation to FFA advisor Stephanie Schultz and students Brandon Albano, Trinity Olmedo, and AJ Williams. Photo supplied

CITY COUNCIL

Business garbage rates to increase Dec. 1

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Garbage rates for Polo businesses will increase by 25 cents per month beginning next month.

The Polo City Council approved the rate hike, effective Dec. 1, at its Nov. 5 meeting, at the request of Moring Disposal, Inc. However, the city will absorb the increase rather than pass it on to businesses, at least for the time being.

Two aldermen, Randy Schoon and Troy Bothe, voted no.

Schoon said garbage bills have increased significantly in the last five years, including a similar rate hike for residents last year.

“People can’t afford this,” he said.

“They struggle to pay their bills now.

We just can’t keep going up.”

Moring General Manager Denny Pate said he could not guarantee that business rates won’t go up again before the current contract expires in

2021.

He said costs for garbage haulers have increased significantly.

“For awhile we got paid for recyclables. Now we have to pay to get rid of them and have to transport them 100 miles,” he said.

In other business, Alderman Jim Busser said the last day the city will vacuum leaves is Wednesday, Nov. 21, and the last day Moring will pick up yard waste is Monday, Nov. 26. The services will resume next year.

fidentially provide for their children (ages infant to 18) with gifts during the holiday season.

Records indicate this has been a tradition since at least 2007 – with each year averaging more than 100 participants.

A Christmas tree will be placed in the lobby of the First State Bank Shannon-Polo by Thanksgiving weekend.

The tree will be filled with “star” tags.

The age, size, and wish list of a child will

be on the back of the tag.

A $40 limit is recommended per child for clothing, toys, books, or non-electronic games.

Gifts should be wrapped with children’s tags tied to them and returned to the bank by Saturday, Dec. 8.

“We appreciate your help and support with this project,” said organizer Sheryl Hopkins. “May it put smiles on children’s faces Christmas morning.

CHRISTMAS STAR PROJECT With Christmas nearing, children are getting excited for the arrival of Santa.

To help make their wishes come true, the Christmas Star Project is once again preparing for the season of giving.

The Pine Creek Christian Church heads up the gift drive and would greatly appreciate the help of the community.

The project was organized several years ago to help low income families in the Polo School District to be able to con-

ELECTION 2018

HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS

A high number of Ogle County voters cast their ballots last week in the mid-term election.

The Polo Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Barnacopia, Â rural Polo.

Door will open at 5:30 p.m. and a potluck supper will begin at 6 Â p.m.

Bring a dish to pass and your table service. Drinks will be provided. As always, guests are welcome. The evening’s musical entertainment will be a Barbershop quartet called, “Spontaneous Combustion.�  Members of the quartet are area singers, Kevin Deets, Tim Pashon, Jason Brown, and Kevin Okeefe. For more information call Ted Boddiger at 815-213-0049.

Members of the quartet “Spontaneous Combustion� are Kevin Deets, Tim Pashon, Jason Brown, and Kevin Okeefe.

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The turn-out was 59.4 percent, which means 19,197 of the county’s 32,316 registered voters turned out for the Nov. 6 General Election. “It was pretty high,� said county clerk Laura Cook. “It was only 51 percent in 2014, the last mid-term. It was nice to see that kind of turn-out.�

Cook attributed the interest in the election to the highly contested state governor’s race between Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker.

Although Rauner lost the race, 53.5 percent of Ogle County voters supported him, by a margin of 10,178 votes to only 6,347 for his opponent.

In Ogle County, 2,537 voters cast their ballots early, Cook said, and technically the results won’t be official for a few more days. “We will be accepting ballots for another two weeks,� Cook said Nov. 9. “As long as they are postmarked by Nov. 6 they will count.�

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APLINGTON HONOR ROLL Aplington Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll Sixth Grade A Honor Roll Isabella Bergstrom, Camryn Cox, Noah Dewey, Jeffrey Donaldson, Beverly Foster, Dawson Foster, Ramsie Grenoble, Kale Grobe, Shane Hollis, Morgan Karrow, Brianna Kuhn, Abbigail Merrell, Augustin Mumford, Logan Nelson, Mazy Queckboerner, Micah Sankey, Mariah Tarbill, Carl Vock, Cheyenna Wilkins, Alayna Young Sixth Grade B Honor Roll Bridget Call, Kyle Cisketti, Leanne Diaz, Reagan Grenoble, Kaiyle Horton, Bailey Kibodeaux, Layney Mumford, Caleb Sutton, Gavin Warner, Sylas Wiegmann, Natalya Witkowski Seventh Grade A Honor Roll Tori Leesman, Alissa Marschang, Logan Runte, Benjamin Ryan, Zoie Wyatt Seventh Grade B Honor Roll Jayden Alvarado, Isabelle Blumhoff, Landen Brooks, Joshua Conway, Shaylin Diehl, Emilee Donaldson, Ellia Escobar, Emmalee Gilbert, Courtney Grobe, Kailey

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Polo Community High School

The Marcos

Black Friday: A Long History of Shopping Event got its start in 1905 at parade

A Stolen Life is written by Jaycee Lee Dugard and is her memoir.

She tells of her terrifying journey of being kidnapped while walking home from school at the young age of 11 age.

Her kidnapper held her captive in a shed in the backyard of his home where he very rarely would stop in and feed her.

Jaycee shares her thoughts as she reflects on this terrifying time in her life. Though her kidnapper

that stores are making more money because so many people are shopping.

Of course, recent changes are worth mentioning, too: “Small-Business Saturday,” “Cyber Monday,” and “Giving Tuesday” (the Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday following Thanksgiving), where Americans are encouraged to spend their money at places other than brickand-mortar corporate stores.

— Lexi Cox

Lights. Camera. Action!

Book Corner A Stolen Life by Jaycee Lee Dugard

Police Department named it this because they said it described the traffic games and crowding in the downtown stores.

Retailers wanted to make Black Friday more positive, so they decided to coin the term red to black.

Accountants usually say that being ‘in the black’ means that stores are making money; being ‘in the red’ means they are losing money.

Black Friday is meant to mean that stores are making money.

“Black Friday” is meant to mean

did these awful things, she knew her whole life depended on keeping him happy.

She had a journal that she kept where she wrote about the short time she had a cat.

In A Stolen Life, there are photocopies of her actual journal, which are very touching.

She was in captivity from 1991 2009. During this time, she gave birth to two children by her kidnapper.

Jaycee’s words are surprising, touching, and captivating. Definitely worth the read!

— Kelsey Horton

Finally, Ginger Inclusivity!

ATTENTION: Ginger emojis have been made available for use on the Apple iPhone for the first time.

After watching all the other hair colors get representation, red hair can now be sent digitally, too!

Although it is only one emoji, compared to the many other options that the other hair colors get, it was a step in the right direction.

With this win on the Apple side, Android seems to be lacking. We all know Apple is known to have better emojis, because they do, but that doesn’t mean Android users shouldn’t get something, right?

Either way, ginger hair is making it’s way up. Shout out to all my fellow gingers out there! Next stop, more ginger emojis! Apple, make it happen!

(Android...you too!)

— Haley Melton

November 9th and 10th were two important dates for those within the Drama Club’s first performance of the year.

For months they worked together to create a wonderful performance.

The play was about an amateur actress named Dolores Gordon, played by Summer Linboom, whose aspirations get the better of her.

Being tired of playing a lonely understudy, Dolores murders lead actress Guinevere Black, played by

Shannon Engelhardt, and hides her in a chest used in the play’s set.

However, the dysfunctional cast of the play within the play plant seeds of paranoia within Dolores’ mind, causing her to spiral out of control mentally.

Everyone worked hard to bring the performance to its peak, and they did a truly wonderful job with the production.

— Alyssa Shore

Review from the Audience The outfits. The set. The attitude.

And holy crud, the accents.

PCHS’s own Drama Club put on quite the entertaining act on both Friday and Saturday nights, proving yet again that they’ve got what it takes to make a crowd laugh.

A fallen picture and an accidental knife throw made the productions one-of-a-kind.

And to top it all off, Mrs. Wiegmann makes the crowd cry at the end, just before the lights come back on.

Review from the audience: Loved it!

MEET THE STAFF The Marcolite is created by the Creative Writing class taught by Betsy Scott at Polo High School.

Staff Members include: Summer Linboom, Patricia Plachno, Haley Melton, Lexi Cox, Jonah Heath, Jakob Kindle,

Gabe Boothe, Kelsey Horton. Kelsy Zell, Alyssa Shore, Zoie Sellers, Chelsey Weems, Deven Laws, Sydney Mumford, Colton Emmert Check out the Marcolite website at marcolite.poloschools.net

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In 1905, Canadian department store Eaton’s began the first Thanksgiving Parade.

This sparked Macy’s department store to launch their own Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.

In 1939, during the Great Depression Thanksgiving landed on the fifth Thursday in November.

Retailers warned that they would go bankrupt because of the shorted holiday shopping season.

In 1941, Congress declared that Thanksgiving was on the fourth Thursday in November, following a dispute after it had been changed to the third Thursday.

In the 1950s, people began to call off work to start shopping. These stores were open to get a head start on the holiday season.

In 1966, Black Friday became famous in print: the Philadelphia

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LOCAL HISTORY

Muench family was key part of Polo community school with my sister, Ruby Jean and others from that Class of 1946.

Carolyn Muench, who had taught school in Carroll County, was by Polo has lost another legendary this time teaching in Polo. figure although some of the youngShe was my seventh grade er people would not have known teacher but she also taught Annabelle Muench or her parents, second grade, I believe.

Bud and Carolyn Muench.

Carolyn was also busy in an orgaBut many of us grew up with nization with my mother. the Muench Family being a Perhaps it was Kensington definite part of the commu- Club or Polo Women’s Club. nity, and we even bought our I remember seeing a picture shoes at Muench’s Shoe Store. my father had taken of Caro Carolyn Schriner Muench lyn Muench, Annabelle, my grew up in Carroll Coun- mother, and my sister in a carty but she had many friends in riage for one of Polo’s parades.

Ogle County as a young girl. Annabelle and my sister were It seemed only natural for her both part of the high school band. to date young Bud Muench from Ruby Jean playing the French Olney, who had come to Polo to join horn and Annabelle playing the L. Stevenson in his shoe store. clarinet. Anyone interested in an My grandparents lived in Olney old clarinet? and some of my cousins even Eventually college came into the helped at the funerals of Bud’s par- picture and one went to Northern ents. Bud’s father had a shoe store and the other to North Central. in Olney.

My father actually signed up my In Aplington House you can see the sister to be a teacher and Carolyn wedding picture of this young couple. Muench figured Annabelle would Annabelle, the only child of Bud do the same thing. and Carolyn’s, was born in 1928.

Both were musically inclined As she grew up she walked to

with my sister one day being in the WAC Band and marching in Inaugural parades.

Annabelle sang, and played the piano and organ at college and at churches.

My sister soon decided teaching was not going to be for her and headed in another direction.

While Annabelle taught in the area, she too eventually tackled another vocation and ended up back in Polo in the shoe store with her father.

The Muench family were great collectors and saved everything.

This was good for the Polo Museum since now we have World War I artifacts and beautiful quilts of Carolyn’s family.

The table at Aplington House is set with lovely crocheted dollies made by perhaps Carolyn’s mother.

Annabelle and I started talking history a number of years ago and I enjoyed her sharp mind.

We also connected in another way and that was our love of dolls and paper dolls.

When Annabelle went to live at Polo Rehab, the museum acquired all the toys she loved as a child.

It makes a neat children’s room.

We recently acquired Annabelle’s antique rocker she used as a child and it graces Aplington House for all to see.

We are figuring out how to handle the rest of her antique doll collection.

Annabelle also collected jewelry and she had boxes of it. The last of her jewelry collection came to the museum and I have been sorting it.

Most of it I have placed in plastic bags and it has been taken back to the Polo Rehab to be used as Bingo prizes.

I think Annabelle would have liked that.

The antique pieces will be kept

by Polo Historical Society and will be placed in one of our display cases.

Previously when I had worked with some of her costume jewelry, I wore a necklace to a Chili Cook-Off in Polo.

After receiving several comments on it, I decided that one I would keep.

I have worn it many times and every time I put it on, I think of Annabelle and her family.

Our community choir will present “Behold, a Savior” on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Polo.

I hope you will join us for this celebration in song.

In the afternoon, Deb Ohlwine, Charlotte Hoppe, Amy Sikyta, and I met in Sterling for an afternoon at the movies.

We had a great time watching the movie and sharing the experience with each other.

This past Tuesday evening, Charlotte and I met at the high school with sandwiches, water, and homemade cookies from Jean Cunningham.

It was our pleasure to bring dinner to the cast and crew of the drama club fall production.

Later on Tuesday evening, our PEO Chapter DW held our regular meeting at the Church of the Brethren.

Our meeting was held in the Betty McCaffrey Room, named after our dear sister.

Lisa Coffman and Jean Cunningham came into town from Pine Creek.

I joined my brother, Ben Bittinger, his wife, Jo, and several family members at the drama club play,

“Acting Can Be Murder.”

The cast and crew did a tremendous job with this production.

My nephews, Hayden and Garrett, both had important parts in the play and behind the scenes.

Congratulations to the Beth Wiegmann and her students for a job well done.

On Saturday morning, our women’s breakfast group met at Charlotte’s home.

Charlotte welcomed us with a delicious breakfast and warm hospitality.

Joining in the meal and fellowship were Sheryl Hopkins, Jean Cunningham, Martha Johannsen, Vicki Hay, and myself.

In the afternoon, I had the honor of treating Brian Toms to a movie and dinner for his 50th birthday.

We had a nice visit and reminisced about his brother, Robert. I am very glad for the great memories with our church family.

Once Halloween concluded, the Christmas decorations started going up.

This isn’t happening in my home, but the decorations are popping up in the cubicles at work.

On Facebook, friends have started sharing their finished Christ-

mas trees.

While I am perfectly happy to wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas, I can understand why some would start to celebrate so early.

This is the season of hope, joy, love, and peace.

The lights and decorations are only symbols of what brings us so much joy.

This is the time of year when we are filled with love for each other.

We are filled with hope for the season because of the hope that came when Jesus was born.

Of course, we would want to extend those wonderful feelings.

We can feel that kind of hope and love all year long.

We only need to accept the gift of Jesus into our hearts.

When we celebrate our Savior each day, we find that, hope, joy, love, and peace will be a permanent part of our lives.

I hope to see you next week when we celebrate the harvest season in our church.

We are thankful for our hard-working farm families that take care of the land each year.

Come and celebrate this season at our little church in the country.

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator Polo Historical Society

Pine Creek News

By Karen Merlak The remnants of the first snowfall are sticking around reminding us that winter will be on its way.

Even though the days are more dreary and dark, a gentle snowfall has a beauty only God could create.

We thank Him for the love and care that surrounds us each day.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Jim and Nancy Hopkins.

Rev. Charlotte Hoppe led the children’s message for our young friends, Kaitlyn, Laura, and Harper.

Charlotte continued her sermon series with today’s topic, risk.

After church, I went to the rehearsal for our upcoming Christmas cantata.

IN BRIEF The Polo Council of Churches will again sponsor the Christmas Basket program, providing food for persons in need for Christmas.

Sign-up sheets to receive a basket

are available at the Lifeline Pantry, 113 N. Green Ave. The deadline for sign-up will be Monday, Dec. 3 with pick up or delivery on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon Street, Polo.

Monetary donations may be made to the Polo Council of Churches at First State Bank of Polo or by contacting local participating churches.

For more information call Joyce Gatz at 815-946-3788.

Thanksgiving service is Nov. 18

Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10.

Afternoon Book Club @ the Library Monday, Nov. 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

RRC Representative Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10 to 12 p.m.

The Rock River Center provides a caseworker to answer questions about Medicare, insurance, home care and anything else to do with caring for the older population.

No appointment is necessary.

They will return the fourth Wednesday of each month.

The Forreston Community Council of Church will hold a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church.

The community is invited to attend.

POLO LIBRARY All programs at the Polo Public Library are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible.

Please note that some programs require registration.

Library Petitions Available Packets may be obtained and filed Monday – during library hours: Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The filing period is Dec. 10 through Packets returned after Dec. 17 17. will not be considered for candidacy.

For more information call Ellen Finfrock, Library Director, at 815-946-2713.

Children’s Programs

Teen Program Book Subscription Box Pickup Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 to 2 p.m.

Pick up your Book Subscription Box, play Holiday Trivia, and decorate Christmas cookies.

Adult Programs Pinterest Party Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7 p.m.

Activity: Snowflake Door Hanging Registration is required for this program.

Friday Book Discussion @ the Library Friday, Nov. 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Selection: The Testament by John Grisham New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new items available at the library.

Please come in and check out our new books and other items on display located in each section of the library.

Visit our website (pololibrary.org) and view the carousel, or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases.

Book Discussion Groups Extra books are always available for these discussions. Please check one out and join us.

Adult Fiction Our House by Louise Candlish The Last House by Minette Walters DVDs Tully A Quiet Place

up a time to decorate your tree.

Judging will be by donations with the winner donating winnings to the charity of choice.

Country Floral is having a Christmas Open House on Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24.

Blackhawk Area Credit Union will be participating at the Savanna Christmas Walk on Friday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 5 pm.

Blackhawk Area Credit Union of Savanna will have a cookie sale and a silent auction. There will be Merchant Bingo and more.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce presents “Breakfast with Santa” at the Polo Area Senior Center on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Enjoy hotcakes and juice. Donations for breakfast accepted at the door. Don’t

forget your camera!

On Saturday, Nov. 24 the Polo Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Tree Lighting in Louise D. Quick Park in downtown Polo.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too!

At 6:30 p.m. join us at the Polo Area Senior Center to enjoy the Festival of Trees Lighting, Christmas Carols, hot chocolate, bell ringers and piano players from the Faith United Methodist Church.

Place your donation for your favorite Christmas tree.

Donations will benefit the business choice or charity.

The Polo Council of Churches next Open Table Dinner will be Monday, Nov. 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Polo. All are welcome to attend.

Library Closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Holiday Polo Public Library 302 W. Mason St. Polo IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.pololibrary.org or visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” us.

Polo Public Library is more than books - we’re a community resource!

CHAMBER CHATTER The Polo Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses to host Business after Hours.

This is the time to show off your business!

Please contact us if you are interested in hosting a Business after Hours.

Upcoming Business after Hours will be hosted by Koeller Forreston Hardware, 104 E. Main St, Forreston, on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care would like you to join them for Community Coffee every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce Festival of Trees — businesses can decorate their trees at the Polo Senior Center from Nov. 16-21.

Contact Tammy Merdian at Scholl Insurance at 815-946-2324 or by email at tamela_schollins@comcast.net to set

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 of being in business in Polo.

Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration.

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

Contact information for The Polo Chamber of Commerce: 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) and/or in the Chamber Chatter.

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Recycle Your Plastic The library has earned a Trex Yacht Club bench for the library pavilion.

We are still accepting plastic bags and other plastic wrap at the library to benefit the Polo Food Pantry.

All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.

School Early Out Program Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1-2 p.m.

Discovery Center; Build It Bigger Ages 5-12 Registration required for this program.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Marilyn and Jon Schwartz

Schwartzes will celebrate their golden anniversary Marilyn and Jon Schwartz on their wedding day in 1968.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

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Nov. 2: Michael K. Hughes and Shannon M. Dodson, both of Oregon.

Nov. 6: Darnell A. Bright and Jessica A.

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An open house is planned in celebration of Jon and Marilyn Schwartz’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W. Oregon St., Polo.

Jon Schwartz and the former Marilyn Hardesty were married on Nov.

29, 1968 at Court Street Methodist Church in Rockford.

They have two sons, Daniel (Stacey) Schwartz, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mark (Barbara) Schwartz, Bourbon, Indiana.

They have two grandchildren.

Bear, both of Rochelle.

Nov. 7: Jesus A. Lopez and Barbara A. Kramer, both of Rochelle.

Wesley Q. Rutkowski, of South Elgin, and Megan M. Orama, of Elgin.

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VETERAN NEWS

Jeannine Price stands next to the Veteran’s Wall - a facsimile of the banner which the Rochelle High School Marching Band will carry in the “2018 Parade of Heroes — A Monumental Salute to Veterans” parade in Washington, DC. Photo supplied

SPECIAL MEETING

United Way grant seekers’ meeting for Ogle County programs is Dec. 5 United Way of Ogle County, an affiliate of the United Way of Rock River Valley, will hold a meeting for grant seekers for the upcoming funding cycle on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to non-profit organiza-

tions that provide services to clients in Ogle County.

Organizations will learn how to submit funding for United Way’s next funding cycle beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 as well as the type of programs and services

typically funded.

The meeting will be held in the River Room of the Oregon Park District’s Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. 5th Street in Oregon.

Interested agencies are asked to register online by visiting www. unitedwayrrv.org.

For more information, contact

Paul Nolley, community impact manager, by calling 815-986-4814 or e-mailing nolleyp@unitedwayrrv. org.

United Way of Ogle County currently provides funding for 22 programs through 19 non-profit organizations serving approximately 26,000 Ogle County residents.

Burkardt to celebrate 80th birthday Nov. 30 Beverly Burkardt, of Polo, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Nov. 30 with a family dinner.

Beverly was born on Nov. 30, 1938 to Chester and Wanetta (Chet and Ned) Bonnell and has been married to William (Bill) Burkardt for 60 years.

Beverly and Bill have four daughters, Pamela (Ron) Ballard, of Forreston, Patricia (Tim Witmer) Brewer, Paula (Michael) Faivre and Penny Burkardt, all of Polo. They also have eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Beverly and Bill owned and operated Burkardt’s LP Gas, Polo, for 35 years before retiring and selling their business on May 10, 2017.

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Beverly Burkardt Beverly worked many, many long hours and felt that her employees were part of her family.

They also owned and operated Edgewood Golf Course, Polo from 2007 until 2016.

Birthday wishes may be sent to Beverly at her home, 12569 W. Eagle Court, Polo, IL 61064.

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The Mt. Morris Community Women’s Club is a sponsor in an event honoring of one of their own members, Jeannine Price, at the “2018 Parade of Heroes — A Monumental Salute to the Veterans” in Washington D.C. The club gave a donation to the Rochelle Township High School Marching Band which was chosen to represent the State of Illinois at the Veteran’s Day weekend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. The ceremonies will honor those who served during three pivotal periods in history of the U.S.: World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of World War II. Retired Commander Jeannine Price’s name appears on the banner that the band carried in the parade during the ceremonies in Washington D.C. Price served for 23 years in the Navy Nurse Corp during the Vietnam and Desert Storm eras.

She is a graduate of Mt. Morris High School and a 1970 graduate of Mennonite Hospital School of Nursing in Bloomington, where upon graduation she enlisted in the Navy Nurse Corp and served from 1970 until 1993, retiring with the rank of Commander.

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LIVE MUSIC

Songwriters Open Mic Nov. 17 at Mt. Morris Moose Family Center

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Check-in for performers is at 6:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start for performances

Jerry Ketchum, of Paw Paw, is the most recent, and talented, addition to the Songwriters Open Mic at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center. Photo supplied

Fulfilling its role as one of northern Illinois’ most progressive music venues, the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center will once again host the Songwriters Open Mic held on the third Friday of each month.

This month’s date of Nov. 16, and a Christmas Finale on Dec. 21 will round out the 2018 schedule.

The Songwriters Open Mic produced by Jerry Tice of the Mountain Grass Band and co-hosted by star performer Ruth Ann Lillstrom will showcase original musical or lyrical

compositions performed by the creating artist.

No covers and no accompanist. All material must be family friendly.

A new feature, Tips on Tunes, offering assistance on chord progression, arrangements, and presentation will be a feature of this month’s show.

Each performer gets two songs and no more than 10 minutes.

Sound is provided, but no complicated setups or processors.

Each event will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Performer check-in is 6:30 p.m. Performance order will be drawn at 6:50 p.m.

The Mt. Morris Moose Family Center has an extensive menu of food and beverage so arrive hungry and thirsty and ready for original music.

Details are available from Jerry Tice at 815449-2660.

Performing Arts Guild will present radio play Save the date for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” This December the Performing Arts Guild will bring a beloved holiday classic to the stage.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will be presented on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8

at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre in Mt. Morris.

Tickets are $14 for general admission and $12 for seniors (65 and up) and students with I.D. Dessert will be included and served at intermission. Tickets are now on sale.

For information call 815-734-2103 or order online at performingartsguild.com and click on tickets.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” comes to

life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.

With the help of an ensemble that brings the characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. The radio play is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.

Auditions were held in September.

Here is the cast: Dennis and Mary Cheatwood, Brett and Cindy Belleque, Larry Miller, Ralph Ubben,

Tim Bulfur, Mary Mead Cantrell, Dave and Hannah Sheeley, Zander VandeSand, AlexaLin Moses, Kelly Houston, Joanne Reiser, and Julie Spaine.

As was customary in radio plays, each cast member will portray several different character voices.

Some of those familiar to the audience include George Bailey, Mary Bailey, Clarence, Joseph, Zuzu and many others.

Priscilla Osborne is the director.

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No fee will be charged for the show.

Parking is plentiful.

Many different forms of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, ceramics, photography, alcohol ink, pen

and ink, calligraphy, three-dimensional art, prints, cards, and jewelry.

ENAG continues to support the Hands On Oregon projects through the sales of art work donated by members.

These selected art pieces are located in the entry area to the gallery.

Artists will be on hand to greet guests. Refreshments will be served.

Information about all of the ENAG programs and workshops will be available during the show for those who are interested.

ART SHOW ENAG art show during Candlelight Walk in Oregon The Eagle’s Nest Art Group will hold an art show during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the ENAG gallery on the second

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Raven Brewer, Hailey White are inducted

Blalock and Timothy Anderson.

Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, is the largest honor society in higher education. Founded in 1918, there are now 1,250 Phi Theta Kappa chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world.

The society offers opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment, and personal development through programs based on the society’s hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.

To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of college level course work and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on 4.0 scale.

Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college.

Two Oregon residents were among the 22 members welcomed by the Alpha Rho Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society this fall at Kishwaukee College.

Raven Brewer and Hailey White were inducted during a candle-lighting ceremony held in Jenkins Auditorium on Oct. 16.

The ceremony was presided over by the current officers of the Alpha Rho Eta chapter: Jonathan Prose, Oregon, president; Katherine Yunek, Sycamore, vice-president; Richard Ragan, Lee, hallmark officer; Elizabeth Fritz, Sycamore, public relations officer; and Olin Simpson, Shabbona, recording officer.

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The Alpha Rho Eta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Kishwaukee College held its fall induction ceremony on Oct. 16. Pictured left to right are: Richard Ragan, Lee; Katherine Yunek, Sycamore; Jennah Smith, Genoa; Elizabeth Fritz, Sycamore; Olin Simpson, Shabbona; and Jonathan Prose, Oregon. Photo supplied

Encore! Art Market Nov. 18 Encore! Mt. Morris will host its annual Sandstone Art Market on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S. Wesley Ave., in uptown Mt. Morris.

Vendors will be selling beautiful and unique items (jewelry, photography, woodworking, pottery, note cards, oil paintings, clothing and accessories), all for under $100; perfect for holiday gifts or décor.

Watch for signs off Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue.

Coffees, teas, smoothies, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches,

pies, and other goodies will be available all day, as well.

Plenty of parking is available in the Kable News lot, north of Old Sandstone.

The Gallery is on the first floor of Old Sandstone and is handicapped accessible.

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

Volunteers and donations are welcome. Learn more at EncoreMtMorris.com.

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Show dates are Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from miserly old sinner to friend and family man has been retold for more than 150 years.

Here, a group of actors will gather to tell Scrooge’s journey in its original form — a ghost story.

Tickets may be reserved or purchased at the door one hour before show time in Sauk’s Dillon (East) Mall.

Prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students with Sauk ID. To reserve tickets, email vduffin@sps5.org.

Rock River barbershoppers to perform at Polo Senior Center The Rock River Barbershop Chorus and Quartet will perform on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center.

The public is invited to join in for a night of Christmas entertainment.

Donations will be accepted and light refreshments will be served after the program.

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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 and 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 Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

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

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 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

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

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

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

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) Pastor Wade Buzzard 815-440-7937 theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

EVANGELICAL CHURCH

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST 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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

ST. MARK’S

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

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

NORTH GROVE

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

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

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

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Show and tell to begin at 2 p.m. at Kickapoo Center Would you like to have a yard that attracts beautiful birds and butterflies and delightful little animals at far less cost than a manicured turf ?

A program designed to help and show what others have done will be presented by the Prairie Preservation Society on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon.

Laura Sjoquist, of the Natural Lands Institute, which is a member supported land conservation organization, will present Conservation@Home, with photos of yards and grounds that others can replicate with little investment or effort.

Restoring native habitat need not be limited to large scale areas. It can be done “in backyards, parking lots, school grounds and church gardens,” Sjoquist said.

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Children are welcome in the presence of an adult. Light refreshments will be served.

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Forreston to play at Lena-Winslow on Saturday at 2 p.m.

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

• Friday, November 16, 2018

Make it trip number three in four years to the football playoffs semifinals for Forreston.

With a hard-fought 22-20 win over Dakota on Nov. 10, the Cardinals earned a rematch of last year’s semifinal opponent, Lena-Winslow.

Early on, Forreston learned that it was a different Dakota team than the one they beat 40-20 earlier in the year.

“We knew Dakota would come out on fire,” Forreston coach Kyle Zick said.

So did the Cardinals, in an opening 12-play, 66-yard drive, which saw Evan Kelsey hit paydirt for a 3-yard score. Four plays before, it was Kelsey getting three yards on a fourth-and-2 to keep the drive alive.

Ethan Mulder added what later proved to be an important 2-point conversion. Kelsey would add the second conversion.

The difference between this game and last, when Forreston had a 20-0 lead, was that Dakota came right back down and scored. Nearly identical to Forreston, it was an 11-play, 65-yard drive.

QB Josh Clark, found Evan Riggle for a 6-yard scoring pass and it was a game on at 8-7.

Dakota’s defense forced a 3-andout and moved into Forreston’s red zone. Needing a big play, it was Cailean Davids coming up with it.

He disrupted the Dakota backfield enough to cause a fumble that ended the scoring threat.

“It was belly option and (Clark) tried to pitch at the last second,” Davids said.

Taking over at the 30-yard line, the Cardinals methodically moved down field after Bailey Cullor got them going with a 20-yard run that faked out the Indians.

However, the drive stalled after 13 plays when Garett Badertscher was stacked up for no gain on fourth down.

Forreston did get the ball back at midfield with 4:41 left in the second quarter. With Dakota selling out against the run, Cullor made them

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Forreston’s Derreck Vince (63) sacks Dakota quarterback Josh Clark during fourth quarter action on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton pay with a 42-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Davids for a 16-7 lead.

After a Badertscher interception on a Dom Christensen tipped pass, Forreston got the ball back with less than two minutes left in the half.

Not content to take the 2-possession lead into the locker room, it was Cullor and Kelsey hooking up on a 45-yard bomb that got the Cardinals within range for a couple shots at the end zone.

Forreston didn’t score but had momentum on their side coming out at half on the chilly night on the home field.

Both teams traded punts before Davids nearly went 80-yards with another fumble. Before he could scoop it up and go, the ball slipped out of his hands and he settled for falling on it instead, as the Cardinal coaching staff collectively let out a groan over what could have been.

“Forcing turnovers was a key,”

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Evan Kelsey (7) battles for yards as Dakota’s Josh Clark (19) tries to bring him down.

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ABOVE: Forreston’s Dom Christensen (20) fights for a gain. TOP RIGHT: Cailean Davids (20) catches a pass and heads to the endzone for a touchdown. RIGHT: Davids and Evan Kelsey celebrate after Davids’ reception for the touchdown.

Photos by Earleen Hinton

• 1A PLAYOFFS Continued from Page 17 Zick said. “They got us in option schemes and gave us trouble when we stopped playing assignments.”

Forreston would make Dakota pay, though.

Taking over at the 17-yard line, it was Christensen scoring a touchdown six plays later.

Right after Cullor made it 3-for-4 on Cardinal fourth down conversions, the junior running back broke two tackles at the line of scrimmage and out ran the secondary for a 55-yard touchdown.

“He’s got he strength of Steve and

speed of AJ,” Zick said referring to Dom’s brothers.

Attempting to make what would likely be an insurmountable 24-7 lead with time running out in the third quarter, Forreston’s extrapoint run failed.

Still, the Indians were in trouble, especially after Derreck Vince had consecutive sacks on Clark to create a third-and-25.

Clark did get 20 of those yards back on a pass.

On fourth down, it was Clark throwing his fourth straight completion of the half for a 14-yard touchdown and 22-14 score.

“Our coverage was on top. That was a well-thrown ball and catch,”

Zick said.

With 5:28 left in the game, Dakota got the ball back after a punt. Taking over at the 44-yard line, it was Clark masterly leading the Indians down field.

With fans from both sides loudly cheering and only 1:36 remaining, it was another fourth-down situation for Dakota.

Clark called the same play that Dakota scored on before and it resulted in another touchdown, this time an 11-yarder to Carter Drake.

That made it 22-20.

Again, Forreston had it covered, but it was a perfectly timed pattern between the two Indian standouts.

With Clark having the hot hand

of eight straight completions in the second half, the Indians tried a pass for the conversion. On a fade route to the corner, Drake caught the ball, but was out of bounds.

“That was (Jacob) Swanson on coverage,” Zick said.

Forreston recovered the onside kick and survived a second close game in a row over an NUIC foe.

“Those were two great games,” Zick said.

Forreston and Dakota were nearly equal in total yardage with about 350 each.

The biggest test of all comes this week in the form of Lena-Winslow, who crushed Aurora Christian 57-14.

POLO GIRLS BASKETBALL

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com It may be two years away for the Polo girls basketball team, but at least a start is being made for a program that has struggled to get wins in recent years.

“We’ll be sophomore oriented,” said 11-year coach Jeff Grobe. “This year is for learning. The next couple of years will be even better.”

Leading the way is sophomore Alex Dusing, who was the leading scorer a year ago as a freshman.

“She gives 100 percent on every play and is in the weight room every day – the type of player that every coach wants,” Grobe said. “At 5-8 or 5-9, she’s not the tallest, but will play post for us. She’s always in position and can jump.”

Other sophomores in the post will be 5-10 Marah Blake and 5-8 Abby Gorzny.

“Mariah will disturb things with her long arms and take pressure of Dusing,” Grobe said. “Abby gives us good rebounding and shooting.”

Polo does have experience at

FORRESTON GIRLS BASKETBALL

BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com It’s a whole new look for the Forreston girls basketball team for the 2018-19 season.

The Cardinals lost four key seniors in Danielle Hagemann, Allison Bondele, Sierra Reining and Courtney Timm.

“To put it another way, we graduated 76 percent of our scoring, 64 percent of our rebounding and 70 percent of assists,” said Forreston coach Brian Rahn, who also teaches math and likes to play with numbers.

The only returners with much playing time are Grace Carr (third leading rebounder and leading freethrow percentage) and Alexus Houston (fourth leading scorer and second in steals).

At 5-foot-10, Carr will play both inside and out and is the team’s most versatile player.

“She’s also smart and physical,” Rahn said.

Houston (5-5), who started parttime as a sophomore, will play anything from point guard to forward.

“She’s a competitor and very active on the court,” Rahn said.

Senior Paige Chamberlin struggled with sickness last year, but Rahn feels she can be one of the better shooters on the team.

“The big thing for us to have players step up and fill roles and how much time that takes,” he said.

The next group, as he calls it, includes juniors Brycelynn Smith, Megan Hagemann, Kaylee Kloster and Bailey Miller, along with soph-

omore Taylor Greenfield and freshman Kara Erdmann.

Smith (5-5) will be at small forward and be relied upon to use her quickness on defense. At 5-9, Kloster will also line up at forward and has nose for rebounding.

“Bailey Miller (5-4) is an off guard that can make things happen,” Rahn said. “Megan Hagemann (5-10) is the younger sister of Danielle and has good court sense and works hard.”

At 5-11, Greenfield is the tallest player and is capable of going inside or out. Erdmann (5-4) is an adept ballhandler and her skills will be put to use as a point guard.

“We’re definitely not as tall,” Rahn said. “We’ll need to concentrate on blocking out. We also lost our perimeter shooting, but we are quicker. I hope we can create offense with our defense.”

Last year, the Cardinals finished second in the conference and lost to conference champ Freeport Aquin 47-40 in the regional final.

“Aquin is far and away the best team again,” Rahn said. “They only lost a couple players. You can’t count out AFC either. They have the best individual player.”

Forreston began its season earlier this week against Aquin.

This weekend is the team’s annual tournament. Other than a 9 a.m. game on Saturday against Rochelle, they will play at 8 p.m. each night.

Thursday it is Morrison, Friday Eastland, Monday Stockton and Tuesday Winnebago.

“That’s a tough way to start the season out,” Rahn said.

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A whole new look for Lady Cards basketball

“We might start guard with seniors Casie Bushman, Lexia three seniors and a Cox and Lizzy Stamm. freshmen or all soph“They know their omores.

Whoever roles and will provide hustles in practice leadership,” Grobe will get playing time,” said.

Grobe said.

Sophomores MalloLook for the Marcos ry Patterson, Harper to go uptempo, press Clark and Becca Wagand run. ner will also share “We have lots of time at guard. speed,” Grobe said.

“Patterson runs the “Last year, we were point great and Clark timid to shoot. This is our best 3-point year, they don’t even shooter,” Grobe said. think about it. We’re The junior class is growing.”

Alex Dusing thin, but Kayla Blum The obvious team will provide a spark. weakness is being “She hustles all the time. The box young.

How well the sophomores score won’t show it, but she does a adapt to playing teams loaded with lot of the dirty work,” Grobe said.

Freshmen Natalie Nelson and juniors and seniors will go a long way in determining overall success.

Nicole Boelens will also dress.

“Everyone has been working hard “We’re very young,” Grobe said. in practice. That’s different for me,” “It could be fun as the kids adjust.

Practices are more competitive. Grobe said. “I can see the light at the Going 10 deep, we can push each end of the tunnel.”

Grobe sees Freeport Aquin and other. That’s hasn’t been the case in AFC as the teams to beat in the conthe past.”

Other than Dusing, Grobe hasn’t ference, with Polo hopefully being in the middle to the upper top. determined a starting rotation.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORRESTON Nov. 18–23 Monday – HSGB Forreston Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday – Early Dismissal; JHBB at Aquin; HSGB Forreston Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday – No School - Thanksgiving Break

Thursday – No School – Thanksgiving Day Friday – No School – Thanksgiving Break; FB State Championship at U of I

POLO Nov. 19–24 Monday – FS Boys Basketball Tourney in Polo; Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney in Ashton vs. Hiawatha, 6 p.m.

Tuesday – FS Boys Basketball Tour-

ney in Polo; 6th Grade Boys Basketball at Pecatonica, 4 p.m.; 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Pecatonica at Centennial, 4 p.m.; HS Wrestling at Genoa/ Kingston, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday – No School – Thanksgiving Break; FS Boys Basketball Tourney in Polo; Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney in Ashton vs. LaMoille/Ohio, 6 p.m.; HS Girls Basketball at East Dubuque, 6 p.m.;

HS Wrestling at Rockford Lutheran, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday – No School – Thanksgiving Day Friday – No School – Thanksgiving Break; Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney in Ashton vs. Amboy, 6 p.m.

Saturday – Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney in Ashton vs. AFC, 7:30 p.m.; JV Wrestling Tourney at Newman, TBA

Two local teams headed to semi-final matchups A

s we head into the football semifinal playoffs, Byron looks to be a lock for a trip downstate, while Forreston and EPC face juggernauts.

Facing No. 15 seed Herscher, Byron’s might have its easiest test of the post season in what has proven to be a very weak northern bracket. Lena-Winslow in 1A would give Byron a better test than its 3A foes.

Last year, Byron had a similarly talented team, but had to contend with Monticello, Williamsville and EIC. That’s a brutal stretch and it’s probably appropriate that the Tigers finally caught a break after years of tough competition.

On the other side of the bracket is Carlinville and Monticello, both undefeated and potentially capable of giving Byron a game.

While at the Forreston-Dakota game, I ran into retired Rochelle coach Kevin Crandall on the sideline. Crandall was Kyle Zick’s coach in high school and commented to me how much he appreciated the atmosphere of 1A football.

Compared to 5A in which Rochelle plays in, it is a different level of play, but the environment created by fans from Forreston and Dakota made it special.

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

The chilly weather, while a slight discomfort, only added to the surroundings. It certainly didn’t affect the quality of play on the field.

It was good to see Dakota football come back to life after a bit of dormancy the last few years. Those kids played extremely hard, reminiscent of those tough-as-nails Indian teams of the past.

Quarterback Josh Clark and end Carter Drake were the real deal.

Forreston gets it done more by committee. With so many options, you never know from game to game who’s going to come up with the big play, be it on offense or defense.

With such a decisive win over Aurora Christian, Le-Win will be favored over Forreston and possess an edge in physicality and line play.

But, Forreston is definitely capable of pulling the upset. They have been playing mistake-free for most of the season, with only eight turnovers in 12 games and fewer than the norm penalties.

It is imperative that they be able

to pass the ball and Bailey Cullor showed glimpses against Dakota.

Behind that strong right side of Derek DeVries and Mitchell Heinz, Forreston’s stable of six backs should be able to move the ball.

They proved that against Le-Win already.

The Cardinal defense is opportunistic and who knows – those five or six critical plays each game that often decide the final outcome may bounce Forreston’s way.

With the defensive whipping Gibson City-Melvin put on a very prolific Sterling Newman team, EPC has an uphill climb.

GCM is the consensus favorite to win 2A and EPC must have big plays to have any chance.

Nonetheless, it is an honor to have three NUIC teams in the semifinals.

With an epic seven state titles in the last eight years, there is no doubt where the best small-school football in Illinois is played.

It’s true bluebloods as Forreston and Le-Win square off, as those two teams have four of the last five state championship trophies.

What Le-Win did in the suburbs to AC helped solidify that reputation for Chicagoans not familiar with the NUIC. I thought about doing a game

preview for the paper, but everyone pretty much knows what both Le-Win and Forreston has.

Congrats to NUIC volleyball for keeping on par with football, as Galena brought home the 2A runner-up trophy.

This stat is hard to fathom – after being tied 12-12 in the first semifinal game against Nashville, the Pirates went on a 38-4 run the rest of the way.

How does that happen in a state tournament?

I ran into former Oregon softball coach Jamie Revelle and she told me that she stepped down as coach because of the heavy work schedule of her husband Josh. That’s understandable for families of young children.

Last week, I mentioned how my dad got by with only one assistant coach in football for the whole school.

Something that needs to be mentioned is that coaching is so much more time consuming and complicated than it used to be.

For one thing, people didn’t create as many problems for coaches as they do now. Coaches used to be looked at as authority figures and unfortunately, that’s not the case as much anymore.

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SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

Several area students have been selected as 2018 Oregon Rotary Club Foundation College Scholars.

Two of these students have also been selected to receive the additional honor of being named as Andrew and Helen Cirksena Scholars.

Abigail Baker is currently a senior at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders in hopes of becoming a speech and language pathologist.

Stacia Nelson Burke is in the Nursing program at the University of Dubuque.

Her hope is to specialize as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

These candidates both excel aca-

and uses her knowledge of social media and her love of sports to raise money and awareness for multiple organizations.

As a future educator, Reckamp has found many ways to give back to her community as she maintains high academic standards.

She is a sophomore at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and spends her time as a local leader and a volunteer.

Obendorf is a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and will be graduating with dual degrees in Finance and Business Administration with a concentration in International Business.

In addition to maintaining an excellent GPA, she is also involved

with numerous organizations, both local and national to better serve her community.

The Oregon Rotary Club also gave away several high school scholarships this year.

The recipients of those awards were Valeria Pflucker, Jordan Wilkins, Kaylee Benton, Julie Davis, Melinda Egli, Merideth Gelander, and Alyssa Theissen.

The Oregon Rotary Club Foundation program has been helping students for more than 30 years.

The program began in 1984 with one $500 scholarship being awarded.

Martin was also issued citations for improper backing and driving while under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content greater than .08%.

Martin was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

block of West Washington Street involving a 2015 Jeep driven by Karen J. Churney, 60, of Oregon, and a parked 2011 Chevrolet belonging to Connie L. Blake, 69, of Mt. Morris. No citations were issued.

Michelle L. Pickrell, 39, of Oregon, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Pickrell was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Shawn M. McGinnis, 23, of Crystal Lake, was issued a citation at 12 p.m. for speeding, 62 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Street, resulting in issuing Wesley A. Morss,44, of Dixon, a citation for speeding, 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. A passenger in Morss’ vehicle, Gregory L. Crisp, 50, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a driving while license revoked charge. Crisp was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Morss was released from the location.

Nov. 8

Jessie J. Rolen,33, of Ashton, was issued citations at 7:17 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

As of this year 173 scholarships, amounting to more than $282,550, have been awarded.

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

Nov. 3 At 11:56 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the entrance to 91 S. Daysville Road involving a 1998 Ford driven by Victor F. Heather, 17, of Oregon, and a 2012 Kia driven by John R. Kisner, 50, of Rochelle. Heather was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Nov. 6 At 12:40 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of North Fourth Street where a 2011 GMC driven by Teri L. Ujcic, 50, of Mt. Morris, was struck by a deer. No citations were issued.

Nov. 7 Monique N. Lindell, 38, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 10:30 a.m. for violating the nuisance city code of having an inoperable motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Seventh Street.

At 2:25 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Snyder/ Ace Hardware parking lot involving a 2008 Chevrolet driven by Scott L. Martin, 65, of Oregon, and a 2012 Dodge driven by Linda S. Wright,67, of Oregon.

Martin was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Brennan H. Schofield, 18, of Rock Falls, was issued a citation at 1:35 a.m. for speeding, 52 mph in a 40 mph zone.

This violation occurred in the 100 block of East Washington.

Nov. 10

At 2:43 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of South Second Street resulting in the arrest of Nicholas J. Cadie, 33, of Davis Junction, for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for criminal damage to property; John A. Hitchcock, 35, of Oregon, for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; and Joshua D. Tibble, 23, of South Beloit, for violation of orders of protection. All three subjects were transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Maley E. Fike, 17, of Ashton, was issued a citation at 8:16 p.m. for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 200 block of West Washington Street.

Nov. 9

Nov. 11

At 10:00 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300

Skylar D. Scheible, 28, of Stillman Valley, was issued an Illinois state citation at 11:32 p.m. for speeding, 48 mph in a 30 mph zone and a civil citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. These violations occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.

At 7 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of North Fourth

Melody D. Stuppy, 18, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 10:39 p.m. for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection.

This violation occurred at the intersection of South Second and West Washington Streets.

Four parking tickets and six verbal/ written warnings were issued from Nov. 5-11.

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 hrough dispatch Nov. 5-11 Checking a Subject/Vehicle............. 6 Citizen Complaints............................ 6 Juvenile Complaint............................. 1 Animal Complaint............................... 1 Ordinance Violation............................3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.......... 6 Disturbance / Domestic.................... 1 Assist EMS / Other Department..... 4 Lockout Vehicle/Building................. 4 911 Hang-up / Open Line...................2 Traffic Stops......................................17

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demically as well as in their volunteer activities, making them exemplary representatives of the values of Rotary International have been named the 2018 recipients of the Andrew and Helen Cirksena Scholars Award.

The additional 2018 recipients of the Oregon Rotary Foundation Club College Scholarships include Allyse Ketter, Beth Obendorf, and Ellen Reckamp, all of whom excel both academically and in service.

Ketter is living out many of the Rotary International values through her involvement both on the campus of the Illinois State University and through her many venues of volunteering.

She is a Public Relations major

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ABILENE SHERRON BOCKER

JOHN H. REMOUR

Abilene Sherron Bocker, precious baby girl of Winton and Bethany Bocker, was born into the arms of angels on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

She joined her great-grandparents, Merle and Joanne Cornelius; great-grandfather, Ernest Borgmann; and great-grandmother, Judith Bocker in heaven.

Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin; she will remain in our hearts forever.

Abilene will be cherished and missed by her parents Winton and Bethany Bocker, of Polo; siblings, Cadence and Lincoln; grandparents, Mark and Teresa Bocker, of Polo, and Denny and Valerie Borgmann, of Leaf River; several aunts and uncles, cousins, and great-grandparents.

Private funeral services were held at Zion Church in Freeport. Internment is private.

Christenson Funeral Home, Rockford, is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family.

John Harry Remour, 88, of Oregon and formerly of Sycamore, died on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1930 in Havana, Illinois, the son of Leslie and Justina “Jay” (Janssen) Remour.

He married Geraldine P. Davis (Leger) on Sept. 9, 1993 in Sycamore.

John was a veteran of the United States Army Security Agency as a repair person during the Korean War. He was employed by Rock River Valley Telephone Company, DeKalb Ogle Telephone Company, and Contel, retiring in 1983.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his time in Ontario, Canada.

In 1984 John started Remour Fishing Reel Service in Sycamore, which he owned and operated for more than 30 years.

He was a collector of fishing reels, lures and miscellaneous fishing equipment and gear.

For anyone who stopped at John’s shop, you always left with some of his knowledge and sportman’s wisdom.

John was a member of Oregon Masonic Lodge 420 where he served as a past master.

He was a life member of Oregon VFW Post 8739 and a member of the Sycamore Moose Lodge.

John is survived by his son, David (Talene) Remour, of Oregon; grandchildren, Joshua Remour and Sara (Frank) Rowe; great-granddaughters, Ella and Alyssa Rowe; step-sons, Johnnie (Angie) Davis and Bart Davis; and step-grandchildren, Nick and Taylor Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geri; and brother, George Remour.

A memorial visitation was held on Nov. 12 at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon.

Interment with military honors of John’s cremated remains will be at a later date in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name may be made to the Activities Department of Oregon Living & Rehab Center or to Rock River Center, Oregon.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

ESTHER E. FREY Esther E. Frey, 100, of Mt. Morris, died on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris.

Esther was born on April 29, 1918 in Fresno County, California, the daughter of William H. and Johanna (Horn) Meyers.

She graduated from Caruthers Union High School in California; she earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1939 from La Verne College and she went on Bethany Theological Seminary receiving a masters of religious education in 1950.

Esther married Orlin Frederick Frey on July 22, 1950 in Raisin, California, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1970.

Esther was a minister’s wife for 11 years; before and after that she taught school.

In Fresno County, California, she taught in one-room and in two-room schools, teaching various subjects in 6-8 grades during World War II. In Kansas and Illinois she taught high school English, the last 21 years in Dixon, retiring after 37 years.

For several years Esther did adjunct teaching for Sauk Valley Community College and Oregon Bible College.

Esther spent time in Zimbabwe and did volunteer work for the Adult Literacy Organization of Zimbabwe during that country’s first year of independence.

Esther has been in 48 of the 50 states, missing only Vermont and Louisiana; with her children she joined a Mennonite historical tour group to Switzerland, Holland, Austria, and Germany; she visited the Holy Land; and was on a English teachers’ study tour of England.

Esther served in both district and denominational work for the Church of the Brethren.

She did curriculum writing for children and youth, some for the Mennonite Church, and some for the Church of the Brethren.

Esther is survived by her children, Samuel V. (Susan E.) Frey, Golden, Colorado, and Mary Jo (Donald E.) Griffin, Oregon; daughter-in-law, Pamela Frey, Moundridge, Kansas; grandchildren, Kenneth (Rozalynn) Frey, Matthew (Cora Ogden) Frey, Jeremy Hegge, Daniel (Bethany) Griffin, Jessica (Matthew Hart) Griffin, Erica (Steve) Bell, James (Sara) Griffin, Kate (Sean) Triana, and Kristine (Chase Wearne) Frey; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Carter, Caris Frey; Lily Rae, Keaton, Porter Griffin; Colton, AshLee, Ryan, Briggs Griffin, Avalyn Henry; Erin, Emily Grace, Sadie Bell, Oliver Triana; and a sister, Eva M. Simmons, Parkville, Maryland.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orlin; son, William O. Frey; and great-grandchild, Memphis Bree Griffin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. Refreshments and social time will be held on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials have been established to the Brethren Disaster Ministries, Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, and Serenity Hospice and Home.

Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, is assisting the family with cremation rites.

PAUL N. HALVERSON Paul N. “Nick” Halverson, 75, lifelong Chana area resident, died on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born on Nov. 27, 1942 in Rochelle, the son of Paul L. and Mary Ellen (Allison) Halverson.

He married Nancy Lemen on Oct. 4, 1969 in Jacksonville, Fla. Nick graduated from Rochelle High School in 1960 and received his bachelor of science degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 1965.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Nick farmed in Chana, owned and operated Halverson Builders, and worked as a crop duster.

He was a member of Chana United Methodist Church, Rochelle VFW Post 3878, Ogle County Pilots’ Association and Byron Sportsman’s Club where he enjoyed trap shooting.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Halverson, of Chana; son, Todd (Michelle) Halverson, of Chana; daughters, Shannon (Dean) Harper, of Byron and Colleen (Mike) Gosnell, of Chana; and grandchildren, Lane and Brooke Halverson, Camryn, Savanna and Drew Harper, and Jaxxon Gosnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ron Halverson.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 15 at Chana United Methodist Church with Pastor Chan Choi officiating.

Burial was at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle. Arrangements were completed by Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. A memorial fund has been established.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

BYRON LIBRARY

Adopt a US Soldier – Project Frontlines The Byron Public Library is collecting items to send to troops who are deployed during the holidays.

Adopt a US Soldier is a non-profit organization that offers a channel by

which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to those brave men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Recommended items include non-perishable food items (nothing in cans, please), healthy snacks, powdered drink mixes (coffee, cocoa, tea bags), hygiene items and toiletries, office supplies, reading materials, and gift cards.

There will also be a donation jar at the front desk to cover the cost of delivery.

All items must be brought to the Byron Public Library by Sunday, Nov. 25.

Baby Boogies Tuesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 20), 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: Birth-18 months, with caregiver Songs, art, parachute time, bubbles and playtime. Explore new activities to do with your baby.

We thank the music teacher Zack Hall and his 22 students that braved the cold and sang so beautifully.

And the two student trumpet players who played “Taps” were terrific.

Thank you Bill Nesemeier for letting us borrow the stage and 60 chairs from the Blackhawk Center.

A special thanks to Paul Broughton, who helped us load and unload.

We thank Rev. Laurie Ryland, Commander Robert Coulter, Chaplain John

Tuttle, Mayor Ken Williams, keynote speaker Petty Officer Doug Wean of the United States Navy Medical Corps, a silver star and purple heart recipient of the Vietnam War, Rev. Jackie Jacobs, and Chris Martin who contributed to this patriotic ceremony.

HOO also thanks the volunteers who helped with the set up and dismantling of the stage and the chairs.

A special thanks to the City of Oregon for closing the street for this celebra-

Library Dance Party Monday, Nov. 19, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and movement program. Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves, and

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Card Creations Thursday, Nov. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Boost your creative side by making beautiful handmade greeting cards to give to your family and friends.

The prep work is done, so all you have to do is join us and get creative.

All materials are supplied.

Please register for all programs by calling 815-234-5107.

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Hands On Oregon (HOO) thanks all our veterans who have served this country so honorably that the rest of us can live free.

The Veterans Day celebration on Sunday was fabulous.

The sun warmed the cold day as the OHS choir sang Our National Anthem, “For the Beauty of the Earth,” and “America the Beautiful.”

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This will be an annual event at Conover Square because of the majesty of our beautiful flag.

HOO along with the VFW are also planning a Flag Day celebration at the Flag on June 14, 2019.

Thanks to our veterans and their families for sacrificing so much that we can be free.

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Special Hours The Byron Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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32nd Annual Candlelight Walk Enjoy A Small Town Christmas In Oregon, Illinois

Saturday, November 24th • 3-8pm

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Family Fun

The ADM Studios - located next to Village Bakery - Winter Quarter Carnival - Santa & Mrs. Claus - Balloon Artist-Brett Belleque - Kids “Make ‘n Take” Table - Holiday Cookies - Olivia Gorzney

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Live Remote 102.3 Coyote Boy Scouts Make your own S’mores

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

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

Nov. 2 Askvig Boys Construction LLC, warranty deed to Dawn R. Furman, 5411 Harlan Drive, Rochelle, $107,000.

David F. Beguin, warranty deed to Anthony E. Lassiter and Eve J. Lassiter, 235 Kelley Drive, Rochelle, $160,900.

Raymond Hall, warranty deed to Adam Frisbie and Brittany Frisbie, 19640 E. Quarry Rd., Monroe Township, $155,000.

Trevor D. Owen, Alison J. Owen, Eric A. Patrick, and Joanna G. Patrick, warranty deed to Barry L. Sanders Jr., 5743 S. Indian Trail, Flagg Township, $180,000.

Lyle Grobe and Barb Grobe, warranty deed to Johnathan G. Powell, 801 W. Fulton St., Polo, $55,000.

Mark Johnson and Annette Johnson, warranty deed to Elizabeth Bach, 919 Lafayette St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $138,000.

Ruth A. Ippen and Warren E. Ippen, warranty deed to Alan L. Wetzel and Anne L. Wetzel, 1000 N. Junction Rd., Scott Township,$1,070,748.

Richard L. Zimmerman, quit claim deed to Sherry L. Murphy, 1216 W. Seventh Ave., Rochelle.

Nov. 5 Richard A. Behringer and Kim M. Behringer, warranty deed to Patrick R. Alexander and Jennifer M. Alexander, 15336 West Grove Rd., Brookville Township, $292,000.

Kable News Company, Inc., warranty deed to Richard Haan Jr., four parcels on Main Street, Mt. Morris.

Edward G. Clift and Elizabeth W. Clift, warranty deed to Ryan T. Snodgrass and Angela J. Snodgrass, 8516 Byron Hills Court, Byron Township, $185,000.

Jordan B. Auker, warranty deed to David A. Marburger and Rebecca A. Marburger, 853 Hillside Drive, Byron Township, $314,900.

Andrew Mundt and Christina Mundt, warranty deed to Thomas Connell and Camille Connell, 409 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron Township, $82,000.

Patrick A. Alexander and Jennifer Alexander, warranty deed to James M.

O’Hare and Kelly J. O’Hare, 224 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, $140,000.

John P. Young and Carla V. Young, warranty deed to Constant L. Brisart Jr. and Clarice L. Brisart, 9344 Oakleaf Court, Byron Township, $245,500.

Michael A. Mareth and Kimberlee J. Mareth, warranty deed to Dean Rocha, 8510 Valley View Drie, Byron Township, $148,000.

Timothy G. Martin and Victoria L. Marting, warranty deed to Trevor D. Owen and Alison L. Owen, 709 N. Third St., Rochelle, $57,000.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC, dba Champion Mortgage Company, warranty deed to Leobardo Landa and Cira L. Landa, 901 N. Eighth St., Rochelle, $72,000.

Evan P. Ruggeberg and Priscilla A. Ruggeberg, warranty deed to Alexander R. Shattuck and Tiffany J. Shattuck, 239 Walnut St., Stillman Valley, $122,000.

Ryan Snodgrass and Angie Snodgrass, warranty deed to Daniel A. Huntley and Allison M. Huntley, 9617 N. Blaine Drive, Byron, $286,000.

James P. Van Briesen, warranty deed to Derek J. Willey and Heather R. Willey, 9348 E. High St., Stillman Valley, $235,000.

William T. Folz and Patricia Folz, warranty deed to Alvin Griffey and Wendy Griffey, 1381 E. Kysor Drive, Byron Township, $85,000.

Nov. 6 Alexander R. Shattuck and Tiffany J. Shattuck, warranty deed to Nickalas Harrison, 303 Main St., Monroe Center, $102,000.

Derek J. Willey, warranty deed to Carolyn M. Gminski, 14 Prospect Court, Stillman Valley, $134,000.

Rachel DeVries Frisella, warranty deed to Thomas Elder and Tara Elder, 434 Sunbeam Court, Stillman Valley, $122,000.

Nov. 7 Sarah N. Slavenas, quit claim deed to Jeffrey D. Klopotek, 1306 Brookside Drive, Rochelle.

John F. Withrow and Shirley D. Withrow, warranty deed to Jason E. Withrow, 312 Pacific St., Monroe Center, $50,000.

Kyle J. Burks and Anton J. Burks, quit claim deed to Anthony Kulavic, 707 Cottonwood Court, Taylor Township, $3,100.

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Roe also ordered him to attend victim impact panel, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, not consume alcohol, and pay total fines and costs of $2,647.

Counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol, and consumption of liquor by a minor were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement.

Stuart D. Christenson and Cathryn A. Christenson, warranty deed to James R. Stinnett and Stephanie A. Smith, 6748 S. Joanne Ave., Rochelle, $140,000.

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

Nov. 5 Brian Rosenbalm, 37, Leaf River, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Nov. 14; home invasion, domestic battery, criminal trespass to property, battery, status hearing Nov. 14.

Nov. 6 Chelsie Boyer, 28, Oregon, pleaded guilty to defrauding drug & alcohol screening tests. Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 18 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release and ordered her to pay total fines and costs of $2,454.

Shane Wilson, 19, Mt. Morris, aggra-

vated battery to a child, preliminary hearing Nov. 21.

Gaige Lozdoski, 21, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, mob action, plea hearing Nov. 14.

Nov. 7 Ernest D. Elswick, 51, Oregon, possession of a stolen title, certificate, or plate, status hearing Nov. 21.

Jessica C. Engelkens, 34, Dixon, domestic battery, status hearing Nov. 28.

Rory Gile, 60, Byron, aggravated battery, domestic battery, possession of a firearm with no FOID card, status hearing Dec. 7.

Joshua S. McQuality, 41, Leaf River, violation of stalking no contact order, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing

Timothy M Richardson, 38, Oregon, domestic battery, pretrial conference Dec. 17.

Jordan A. Shank, 20, Rockford, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 17.

Charles L. Smith, 36, Waukegan, driving on revoked license, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Dec. 17.

Freanyer Pojoy-Cabrera, 21, Davis Junction, pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 30 days in jail which will be remitted upon successful completion of 18 month probation.

Nov. 9 Geovany Figueroa Flores, 33, Vernon Hills, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Nov. 28.

Jordan Bowden, 25, Rockford, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference Dec. 14.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 26.

Nov. 7 Michelle L. Pickerell, 39, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Pickerell posted $275 as a full cash bond and was released with no further court date needed.

Autumn M. Nelson, 22, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for retail theft. Nelson posted the $3,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 30.

Nov. 8 Nicholas J. Cadie, 33, (town not listed), was arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal damage to property. Cadie’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Shannon D. Day, 24, of Rock Falls, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $757.

Day was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 13.

John A. Hitchcock, 35, of Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Hitchcock posted $175 of the $1,829 full cash bond and was

At approximately 12:57 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle in the 5000 block of North Illinois 26. After an investigation, Christopher Joles, 29, of Arena, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving while license revoked.

Joles was also issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 9 Kelly Irvin, 56, of Oregon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Irvin’s bond originally set at $2,666, but Irvin received a recognizance for $1,000 and was released. Irvin is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 31.

of a dark gray Ford, with a Missouri registration, traveling north at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle was located and stopped in the 7,000 block of North Illinois 2.

The driver of the vehicle, Anthony T. Williams, 30, of Madison, Wisconsin, was found to have a suspended drivers’ license.

Williams was cited for speeding and taken into custody for driving while license suspended. He was issued an I-Bond at the scene and is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.

Derick Gray, 36 of Joliet, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. for driving without a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on I-39 at mile marker 103 for an equipment violation. Gray was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

coming to a rest.

Cortinas was transported to Swedish American Hospital by Stillman Valley EMS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

She was cited for not having a driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving too fast for conditions, and unsafe tires.

Nov. 12 Carli D. Janecek, 21, of Mt Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Janecek posted the full cash bond of $212.18 and was released with no further court date needed.

Michelle Smitherman, 34, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Smitherman’s bond was set at $2,000 (10%) pending a court appearance.

Raheem J. Martin, 25, of Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He did not post the $475 full cash bond and was held in the Ogle County Jail pending a court appearance.

Township, residential accessory building.

Ric Anderson, Sylvia Garza, Section 17, Flagg Township, single family dwelling, $320,000.

General Dynamics IT, AT&T, Section 2, Oregon-Nashua Township, adding standby/backup generator to existing telecommunications tower, $25,000.

Joe Benish, Section 13, Rockvale Township, dwelling addition (attached garage and mudroom).

Mark Ryerson, Section 8, Taylor Township, two additions to existing residential accessory building.

Greg Maurer, Section 26, Marion Township, construct residential accessory building and remove residential accessory building.

Geneta Koontz Trust, Steve Koontz, Section 18, Lynnville Township, remove dwelling and residential accessory building.

Constance Chandler, Section 6, Monroe Township, residential accessory building.

Covia Corporation, Section 8, Oregon-Nashua Township, commercial storage building, $48.655.

Marcia Cook Trustee, Rich Runte, Section 18, Forreston Township, remove detached garage and construct residential accessory building and patio.

Crown Castle, Tina Fedele, Section 33, Scott Township, co location on existing telecommunications facility, $50,000.

Randy Stukenberg. Section 8, Marion Township, residential storage building.

Danny Carter, Section 13, Byron Township, residential storage building.

Haywell Enterprises, Tim Hayden, Section 20, Flagg Township, single family dwelling, $180,000.

Larry Zitkus, Section 17 Monroe Township, remove dwelling.

Margaret Danek, Section 27, White Rock Township, remove dwelling destroyed by fire.

Pegasus Special Riders, Section 11, Taylor Township, administrative office building for Pegasus Special riders w/ open porch.

Integrity Home Improvement, Phil and Karen Guske, Section 3, Byron Township, open deck.

OGLE COUNTY ZONING Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following zoning certificates were issued during the month of October.

Burdette Bonne, Section 29, Monroe Township, addition to agricultural building.

Fosler Solar LLC, Gary Ross, Section 39, Byron Township, private solar PV system.

John and Teresa Krueger, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, enclosed existing porch.

Roger Sneek, Section 10, Forreston Township, remove two accessory buildings.

Adilene Hernandez, Section 10, Flagg

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Deputies responded to the area of Illinois 2 and Townline Road for a report

At approximately 6:50 a.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 9,500 block of North Kishwaukee Road. A northbound vehicle being driven

by Lisa Cortinas, 23, of Rockford, lost control and entered the north ditch.

The vehicle then struck a culvert before

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Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 7, A.D. 2018, a certificate was filed in the office of the Ogle County Clerk of, Illinois setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as .

Dated this November 7, A. D. 2018 .

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF BROOKVILLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2018

TOWNSHIP- COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range under $5,000.00: Aileen Diehl,Jack Bott, Richard Byers, Larry Roberts, Jason Sword,Jennifer Diehl, Range $5000.00$10,000: Ron Schumacher.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $8789.

TOWNSHIP- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Insurance: TOIRMA- 3849; Nationwide Retirement Solutions deferred compensation liabilities- 78,849; Transfer to Special Equipment Fund15,000; Nationwide Retirement Solutions Contributions – 3783; . All other disbursements less than ($2500)- 3633.

TOTAL VENDORS: $105,114.

ROAD DISTRICT- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes28,342; Replacement Tax- 581; Interest 91; Transfer from Town Fund15,000.

TOTAL REVENUES: $44,014.

ROAD DISTRICT- COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range under $5,000.00: Ryan Schumacher.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $805.

ROAD DISTRICT- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Grader repair: West Side Tractor Sales – 24,125: Truck purchase: Bonnell Industries – 31,105; Fuel: Carroll Service Co. -3012; Trimming Trees: Area Tree Service = 3200; Rock: Sheely Aggregates4749; All other disbursements less than($2500)- 5361 TOTAL VENDORS: $805.

SUMMARY STATE OF CONDITION GENERAL

SPECIAL REVENUE

Revenues 103,928 44,014 Expenditures 113,903 72,357 Excess of Revenue Over(under) Expenditures (9975) (28,343) Net (Decrease) in Fund Balance (9975) (28,343) Previous Yr. Fund Balance 45,791 97,168 Current Yr. Ending Fund Balance 35,816 68,826 I, Jennifer Diehl, Clerk of Brookville Township, Ogle County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 Jennifer Diehl - Clerk November 16, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. William J. Gapski; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/11/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 14, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN HILLCREST SUBDIVISION NO. 5 IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 21, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 24-12-351-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 Hillcrest Ave Rochelle, IL 61068-9716 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-17068.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: LORRAINE M. WILTFANG, Deceased.

No. 2018P70 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LORRAINE M. WILTFANG. Letters of Office were issued on October 24, 2018, to RHONDA BYERS and SARAH HECKMAN, as Independent Co- Executors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: RHONDA BYERS and SARAH HECKMAN Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal.com November 2, 9, 16, 2018

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TOWNSHIP- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes-24,093, Replacement Tax- 221; Interest- 35; Ogle Co. Treas. For election expenses- 130; TOIRMA dividends- 600; Nationwide Retirement Solutions deferred compensation assets-78,849.

TOTAL REVENUES: $103,928.

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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: STEPHEN B. VAGLE, Deceased.

No. 2018P73 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Stephen B. Vagle. Letters of office were issued on October 30, 2018 to Stephen Bradly Vagle, 11181, Lindenwood Road, Kings, Illonois 61068 as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office if 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 with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed.

Dated this 8th day of November, 2018 STEPHEN BRADLEY VAGLE, Independent Executor For the Estate of Stephen B. Vagle,Deceased.

Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthyLLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon IL. 61061 (815) 732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com November 9,16,23, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. William J. Gapski; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH28 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/11/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on December 14, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-12-351-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 Hillcrest Ave Rochelle, IL 61068-9716 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-17068.

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