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VOLUME 161 NO. 41 • SERVING THE POLO AREA SINCE 1857

FRIDAY, December 20, 2019 • $1.00

HOLIDAY SECTION

Letters to Santa Check out what area kids wrote in their Letters to Santa. / Insert

SPORTS

Tourney Time Polo and Forreston teams are competing in two tournaments. / 14

New Law Prep Local law

enforcement agencies are prepping for the new cannabis law. / 2

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

A farmer picks corn on a field east of Polo last Friday. Farmers have been battling wet weather to harvest their fields this season.

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Byron Library............ 11 Church News............12 Classifieds......... 26-32 Entertainment......... 10

Marriage Licenses.... 9 Oregon Library.......... 7 Oregon Police...........18 People........................ 8

Property Transfers...21 Sheriff’s Arrests......20 State’s Attorney...... 24

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NEW LAW COMING

Tri-County Press

Police training for cannabis law change

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Two agencies have been busy prepping officers

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BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The legalization of recreational cannabis use in the new year is prompting local law enforcement agencies to plan a new approach for the public as well as officers. Educating patrol officers as well as the public has been a priority for those in charge like Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan. “There’s a number of things that people need to be aware of when they start to consume cannabis after the first of the year,” VanVickle said. “Because it could lead to encounters with law enforcement.” Under the new law, Illinois residents over the age of 21 can legally possess maximums of 30 grams of cannabis flower, five grams of cannabis concentrate (oil) and 500 milligrams of THC in cannabis-infused products (edibles). Cannabis use will not be allowed in any place where a person could reasonably expect to be seen by others. If you’re possessing cannabis in a vehicle, it must be kept in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container that is out of the driver’s reach. “If people follow the law directly, it’s in a sealed container, it’s transported and used privately, we’re probably not going to get involved with that,” DeHaan said. “For me, we’ll be injected into situations that are questionable and we’ll have to do our jobs and investigate. Just

Sheriff Brian VanVickle

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan

to make sure the right things are done and they follow the law.” DeHaan said that he started to get his department ready for the legalization two years ago when he saw the change starting. Medical marijuana being allowed in the state was when he first saw the change. When the law changed to civil citations for small amounts of cannabis, that helped officers transition into what will be a new system on Jan. 1, DeHaan said. VanVickle held off on preparing his department for legal cannabis until November, when Illinois’ cannabis trailer bill came down, rewriting the original law. VanVickle couldn’t think of any legislation or change in his career that compares to the Jan. 1 cannabis legalization, especially with how it was rewritten with little time left until it becomes legal. “We’re kind of scrambling to make sure everybody is up to speed on what the laws are when it takes place in a couple of weeks,” VanVickle said. “That’s our biggest concern right now is just getting everyone up to speed on our end as well as doing some public outreach.” Neither the Sheriff’s Office nor OPD spent extra money on training to prepare

for the cannabis legalization. DeHaan has a few officers that are experienced in the subject and will be leading the way on policing cannabis. His other officers are learning as well. Until courts rule otherwise, VanVickle’s office will continue to use drug-sniffing K-9 dogs at traffic stops that warrant it, as possessing cannabis that’s not properly stored can result in the charge of a class A misdemeanor, dogs cannot be untrained to detect cannabis. If a court ruling outlaws the use of K-9s, VanVickle thinks the job will become more difficult. Court rulings and challenges could come into play in many cases early on after the Jan. 1 legalization, he said. “With a new law and as poorly written as it was, I certainly anticipate a number of court challenges,” VanVickle said. VanVickle and DeHaan were both against an ordinance allowing zoning for cannabis businesses in Oregon last month that passed. Policing the drug for years combined with research done on other communities like Colorado that followed similar paths made for a feeling of skepticism. “It’s really concerning that our current legislature has decided that this isn’t really a big deal anymore after it being a problem for so long,” VanVickle said. “Medical evidence and historical evidence from other states show that it really is a big deal and it is detrimental to communities.” Both men encouraged the public to come forward with questions regarding the new laws. “My biggest thing is making sure the public educates themselves,” DeHaan said. “We’re here to try and be a resource to make sure nobody does anything that would get them in trouble.”

LOCAL NEWS

Polo home damaged by fire BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com No one was hurt after a fire broke out early Thursday morning at 514 E. Mason St. in Polo. The Polo Fire Department was called at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Dec. 12 to a report of fire and smoke coming from the back of a residence next to the Polo Middle School. The 2-alarm blaze appeared to start in the kitchen area, Polo Fire Department Chief Tony Karrow said. Nobody was home at the residence at the time of the fire. The fire was put out in five to 10 minutes and crews spent the next 90 minutes working to make sure it was fully extinguished. Fire crews from Mt. Morris, Dixon, Dixon Rural, Oregon, Forreston, Milledgeville, Lanark and Sterling assisted on Thursday. The fire is under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, but Karrow said the cause appeared to be accidental and not suspicious.

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A fire broke out at 514 E. Mason St. in Polo on the morning of Dec. 12.

YOUR GOVERNMENT

Ordinance applies to unincorporated areas of Ogle County BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com

The ordinance bans all types of cannabis businesses, including craft growing, cultivation centers, dispensaries, infusing, processing and transportation. Last week at Mt. Morris’s town

meeting on potentially allowing cannabis businesses, local couple Ed and Justine Messenger said they had an interest in starting a craft grow business in Ogle County, but were now looking to Mt. Morris after expecting the Ogle County board to vote the way it did. Ogle County Board Chairman John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, summed up the decision by saying that the board isn’t ready because of uncertainty and how the recent trailer bill rewrote the upcoming law. “We can always opt in,” Finfrock

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MEGAN (SWAZIEK) WELLS YOUR LIFE MATTERED

Our grief and sorrow continues since you were taken from us in such a senseless and brutal way. In this historic case it is unbelievable to us that a felon can plead guilty to killing you and the maximum consequences was $200.00 bail on the evening of the boating crash and then a “30-Month Probation” sentence (no time in jail) for taking your beautiful and precious life. We still have endless questions and continue to investigate the willful and wanton decisions/actions taken by those that have “crossed the line”. This case has compromised the Ogle County Judicial System and will now be its future legacy. Our heartbreak continues during this Holiday Season as this tragedy has left a huge hole in our hearts and has forever changed the lives of your kids, our family and all who love and miss you every day.

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The Ogle County Board approved an ordinance 18-2 Tuesday that prohibits all types of cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county. “The county has determined that the operation of cannabis business establishments would present adverse impacts upon the health, safety and welfare of the residents,” the ordinance said. “And additional costs, burdens and impacts upon law enforcement and regulatory operations of the county.” The ordinance comes at a time when many area towns and villages are voting on similar ordinances as recreational cannabis becomes legal in the state on Jan. 1. So far, Oregon has allowed cannabis businesses while Forreston and Polo have prohibited them. Mt. Morris has held a town meeting, but has not yet voted on an ordinance. County Board members Lloyd Droege (Rochelle) and Dean Fox (German Valley) voted against prohibiting cannabis businesses. Droege, a farmer, thinks farmers should have the opportunity at new crops like some in the area tried with hemp in recent years. “I think farmers need to be able to have another crop,” Droege said. “And I think there should be more research done on cannabis to see where it can help out in the medical field. There’s too many commercials on TV where they show pharmaceutical drugs and all the side effects. It’s crazy.” Board members Jamey Sulser, Rochelle, and John Kenney, Rochelle, voiced support for the prohibition of cannabis businesses just before the ordinance was voted on. “To allow any cannabis sales or manufacturing in this county would be really detrimental, not only to the youth that would still in some way have access to it, but also to the law enforcement that would have to enforce it,” Sulser said. “I don’t care what they’re doing in Springfield,” Kenney said. “I don’t care what they’re doing in California. Right now, it’s my understanding that regardless of what the states decide to do on their own, it’s still illegal at the federal level. I would

recommend that everyone remembers that when they vote on the outcome.” During the public comment portion of the meeting, Rick Ryland, a member of the Oregon Plan Commission spoke in opposition of allowing cannabis businesses. Ryland listed off larger cities such as Naperville that have prohibited cannabis businesses and cited DuPage County banning them as an example of a county. “According to the U.S. Surgeon General Advisory,” Ryland said. “Marijuana use will affect a developing brain up to 25 years.”

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LOCAL HISTORY

This year’s Christmas season is already upon us around all the little spindles. Then we placed Christmas trees in several rooms and all looked so festive. We started our house walks there and it was always a nice event. Now the trees are in the basement and I do not have energy to do a thing. This year the museum was opened for three hours and we had a number of people stop by. Some had never been there before and it is nice to have new people to see what we have. I was in Cape Girardeau and so other members had to take over for me. But Paula was there with spiced cider and the men took over to greet guests as they stopped by. So what the historical society did worked out fine. We had our Christmas potluck and party at Barnacopia and that always is a festive occasion. The decorating there is superb and quickly

puts one in a Christmas mood if you were not in it before. We had quite a few people there, perhaps not as many as in the past, but we were one week later with other things going on in the community. The food was great as usual since people seem to bring their best dish to pass. I enjoyed the dressing someone brought since I missed out on the turkey and dressing the Polo Senior Center had earlier in the week. We have found out we cannot go as much as we would like in the evening or even in the daytime so we need to limit ourselves. I love the turkey and dressing meal the senior center has when they do their membership meal. I did not get any this year!! I would go for having Thanksgiving more often throughout the year.

Betty Ebert always made the best dressing when she would cook at the senior center. Remember all those good meals we used to have during the summer? The Polo Historical Society at one time had three of them and we cooked up a storm. Then Kenneth informed me that I was going to kill off all the people in the historical society if I continued three meals since we were not spring chickens anymore. Those were the days and we can look back with fond memories. Now we are ready to start a new year and 2020 is upon us. There will not be any meeting of the Polo Historical Society in January. Weather can be very tricky. We will be having a meeting in February at the museum and you will hear more about that later. Enjoy the holiday season.

Polo Police Chief Jon Mandrell released the following information.

County warrant. Woodson was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Dec. 12 Starenicia A. Woodson, 26, Polo, was arrested for an outstanding Winnebago

Dec. 14 Jonathan D. Ruggles, 26, Polo, was cited for driving while license expired.

Ruggles was released with a Notice to Appear in Court. Jiovanni L. Fernandez, 20, Polo, was cited for failure to wear a seat belt. Fernandez was released on an I-Bond. Bailey Penna, 19, Franklin Grove, was

cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and no lights when required. Penna was released on an I-Bond. Penna was issued a citation for

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society Christmas is on the horizon and I feel I am two steps behind. When I went to church a couple of weeks ago I walked in to see our church all fully decorated and I realized I had not actually put out any what I call Christmas decorations at home. Today when I went into the church sanctuary all the poinsettias were there and I had not even gotten one ordered this year. I guess I will have to catch up after Christmas. I believe our Christmas walk in Polo was very successful this year and we need to thank the people who worked hard to make something happen in Polo. I remember the years we decorated Aplington House with greenery up the stair case and lights wrapped

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• COUNTY BOARD Continued from Page 3 said. “Right now, there’s too many things we don’t know about it.” The board voted 17-5 on Sept. 17 to impose a 3.75 percent tax on recreational cannabis sold in unincorporated areas of the county and a three percent tax on sales made in municipalities. Approval of the measure makes it possible for the county to collect taxes from the businesses in the municipalities that do allow them.

Solar Moratorium The board voted 11-9 to extend the moratorium on solar farm approvals for a third time since it was originally approved on Aug. 21, 2018. Special use permits for solar farms will still not be allowed in Ogle County. The moratorium will terminate on March 31, 2020 unless terminated earlier, modified or further extended by a subsequent action of the Ogle County Board.

Focus House The board authorized the sale of the real estate located at 920 W. 4th Avenue in Rochelle, which was known as the Focus House annex, for $58,800.

See POLICE, Page 5

PROJECT UPDATE

Unveiling delayed until after Jan. 1 Cover was supposed to come off iconic statue this week

and removal of scaffolding are the last steps in the process and can be delayed by winter weather.

The concrete Indian has been under a protective wrap for the better part of the past two years.

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com According to the Facebook page Restoration of the Black Hawk Statue, there will be no unveiling until after Jan. 1 after plans were to have an unveiling and gathering on Dec. 17. After an earlier finish date of Dec. 1 came and passed, concerns were raised when local residents noticed Black Hawk still under wraps and surrounded by scaffolding. The work by contractor Quality Restorations Inc., of Wood Dale continues. Concrete work, sandblasting

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The Black Hawk Statue will remain covered until after the New Year.

COLLECTION DRIVE

2,000+ coats going to those in need BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com

HOLIDAY HELP

Annual Christmas Basket program was a success The Polo Council of Churches annual Christmas Basket program was a success with Polo churches distributing food bags to families on Dec. 14. “The Polo Fresh Food Market was very helpful with the bread and hams,” said David Poole, one of the event’s organizers. “The Town & Country committee helped out with gifts for the children.”

• POLICE Continued from Page 4 possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Poole thanked the many individuals who donated to the project. “Thanks to the many people who donated food items through their churches,” he said. “Thanks also to the many people who helped distribute food bags.” The Polo Council of Churches has been distributing Christmas Baskets to Polo-area families for many years, Poole said.

Calls for service Nov. 17 - Dec. 1 Citizen Complaints-Assistance..... 27 Animal Complaint............................... 1 Disturbance-Domestic....................... 1 Fire or Medical Assistance............... 9 Lock out................................................ 1 Traffic Stops......................................14 County Assists....................................5

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Victoria Kuzlik was busy on Dec. 14 sorting coats, gloves, mittens and other winter items donated to this year’s Coats for Hope drive. “We started in October and this is the fifth year we’ve done this,” the 15-year-old Byron High School student said. “We have about 2,000 coats donated this year. “We will get ahold of the shelters, see what they need, and deliver the items. We normally get done before my winter break.” Along with the donated coats this year were a large collection of handmade hats and scarves donated by

Crochet My Way. “They donated hats, scarves and purses,” Victoria said. Kuzlk and her dad, Robert, started the organization five years ago after becoming victims of domestic violence. This is the first year that Victoria has taken the reigns of the monthslong effort. “The contributions are a little low this year,” Victoria said. “This is the first year that I’ve taken over.” “Yes, it’s been wonderful,” said her dad as he prepared to do a TV interview. “This year we are proud to be working with Family Peace Center in Rockford,” Victoria said. “It’s not a shelter, but more of a one-stop shop for things people may need.” Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media Donations can still be made to Coats for Hope by visiting coats for- Victoria Kuzlik stands in the center of some of the donation boxes for the Coats for Hope drive. Around 2,000 coats were collected this year for shelters this year. hope.org.

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Coats for Hope gathers winter wear for shelters

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VILLAGE BOARD

Forreston levys new charges

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Forreston Village Board passed an ordinance Monday regulating the levying of new charges for water services. The rates were raised by a total of 9.3 percent. There haven’t been raises to the water rates since 2013. The village has been losing $527 a month

in billed water due to not raising the rates, Village Trustee Ken Vinnedge said. “We just looked at rate of inflation alone over the last six years,” Vinnedge said. “And it was 9.3 percent. What we ended up doing was raising the rates that amount.” The new rate amounts to an extra $9.43 raise for the average Forreston

citizen. The ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 20. Meters will be read on Jan. 19 and the bills that come in February will be the new rate. “We’ve been tossing it back and forth for two months,” Vinnedge said. “We’ve had the ordinance down here at the village hall for review by the public for a while.”

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CHAMBER CHATTER Have a Very Merry Christmas from the Polo Chamber of Commerce. New Years Eve 20 years ago, this New Year’s Eve, the Polo Room opened. Come join us in celebrating the Polo Room’s 20th Anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Roaring 20’s Style, come dressed as a gangster or silent screen star. Come as a flapper or come as you are. Doors open at 5 p.m. with optional dinner packages. Reservations required by Dec. 27. Live entertainment featuring Mr. Ed. Photographer onsite. Hourly door prizes and best dressed prizes. Dinner menu- prime rib or parmesan encrusted chicken. Call for more information and reservations to 815946-2886.

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak Each Sunday brings us another week closer to the event our hearts have been waiting for. We are renewed in the gift that God has given us. Our anticipation builds, even though we know what is to come. For each of us, the gift of Jesus is brand new, over and over again. This morning in church, we were greeted by Sharon Baker. Sheryl Hopkins shared her memories of our church as we continue our yearlong celebration of our building. I had the opportunity to light the third Advent candle for love. Chuck Kearns sang the song, “Once and For All Time” for our special music, accompanied by his wife, Bev. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe shared a picture book for the chil-

Monthly Events Join us for Coffee with a Cop every third Wednesday, the next day will be Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 10:30-11:30am. Come have simple conversation with Chief Mandrell over coffee and refreshments. As a ministry of the Polo Council of Churches we hope you will join is for an opportunity to get to know our neighbors better by attending the “Our Table Community Meal” on the last Monday of the month: Jan. 27 at Faith UMC, 702 E. Dixon, Polo. Come join us as we offer everyone a free home-cooked meal from 5:30-7 p.m.

nity Coffee every Thursday morning at 9:30am The Polo Senior Center would like you to join them for Cinnamon Rolls or Donuts at every Friday Morning at 8:30am. Business after Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

of being in business in Polo. Contact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner. Board Meeting The next Polo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting will be Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Polo Firehouse.

Weekly Events Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care would like you to join them for Commu-

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

Get the word out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at (815) 946-3131, polochamber@ gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website, polochamber.org Chamber Face Book Page and-or the Chamber Chatter.

dren’s message for Kaitlyn, Laura, and Harper. This afternoon, friends and family members gathered at the Pinecricker Cafe to celebrate the birthday of Don Hay. Don and Vicki’s daughter, Chrstine Stephens, and her children, Sydney, Owen, and Avery, traveled from Naperville for the surprise party. On Saturday morning, Charlotte hosted the women’s breakfast at her home. Charlotte shared a new recipe for a thin bacon bread with cranberries along with the meal. After the morning meal, the ladies participated in a gift exchange and game. Joining in the fun were Vicki Hay, Judy Nettz, Jean Cunningham, Martha Johannsen, Rose Avey, Sharon Baker, and Judy Riffle. Everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast and a morning of loving fellowship. Last weekend, James and Nancy Hopkins traveled to Decorah to see their grandson, Connor Hopkins, sing with the Luther choir in their Christmas concert. Connor’s parents, Jim and Dana Hopkins also attended the concert on Saturday night. Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins visited San Diego this past week to attend

the Marine boot camp graduation ceremony for their grandson, Lane Hopkins. Lane’s parents, John and Susan Hopkins, and sisters, Mallory and Olivia were also there to celebrate with Lane. On Saturday evening, I attended the Christmas party for PEO Chapter DW at the historic home of Jim and Gina Cole. It was a special night for me as I received the gift of a grant from the Program for Continuing Education. PEO is about women helping women. With over forty in attendance, everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by caroling from a small group of local high school students. Joining in the fun from Pine Creek were Don and Vicki Hay and Maggie Henning. This week was packed with several holiday activities with even more to come. I have been out shopping with friends, decorating at work, and to several parties and get-togethers. Even through this busy time, I try to focus on the love of Christ. As I am getting ready for my next semester, I was trying to secure the finances to continue my education. As I waited for word on the PEO grant and a student loan, I let my

frustration get the best of me. Finally, I called out to God to say, I give up. The burden of worry became too heavy for me to carry. I gave it all to the One who never tires. In a conversation this week, I was reminded of an old saying. If you are going to pray for rain, you’d better bring an umbrella. As I received word that I was chosen to receive a grant, I thought of that saying. Even after all of these years, I still lose my faith. I forget to trust Him. This week, I put my trust in God as my last act, when it should have been my first. We serve and worship a faithful, loving Father. He knows what is best so we can continue to trust in Him. God listens and answers prayers no matter if we come to Him first or in a last, desperate prayer. Just know that if you ask God, prepare to be blessed beyond measure. I hope to see you next Sunday in our church as we continue to celebrate the Advent season. Please join us on Christmas Eve for our evening service at 7:00pm with fellowship to follow. Our family welcomes your family to our little church in the country.

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will be replaced in town at some point. Water lines with lead are on track to be replaced next fall as well. Rust said there are 260 service lines that have lead out of a total of 660 lines in town, according to a survey last winter. “That’s an extremely high percentage when you look at total customers and how many lines we have,” Rust said. “What we’re trying to do is get ahead of it,” Vinnedge said. Because

the Environmental Protection Agency is going to make these towns get rid of lead service lines. We’re going to try to get it done first.” Grants from the EPA will be used for the water main, water meter and lead line replacement projects. Warnken Park Money was allocated at the meeting towards extra lighting at Warnken Park around the building to deter vandalism. The total amount of the improvements was $1,300.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Theme: Snowmen Book: Mouse’s First Snow by Lauren Thompson Parent-guardian-caregiver must stay with child during the program. Call for registration, 815-946-2713

Krystal from ADM Studios in Oregon will be our instructor. Bring a mat if you have one. Call for registration, 815-946-2713

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

POLO LIBRARY All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) and accessible. Please note that some programs require registration. Library Closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Holiday

Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us for refreshments and conversation monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. Health & Wellness - Massage Thursday, Jan. 9, 6-7 p.m. Types of massage and its benefits. Presented by Essential Integrative Healing. Lifelong Learning Thursday, Jan. 23, 6-7 p.m. Monthly on the fourth Thursday University of Illinois Extension, Celebrations and Traditions: Strengthening Family and Community, Karla Belzer Plan to discuss the importance of traditions, explore ideas for maintaining family traditions or creating new ones, and create a plan for documenting celebrations. Board at the Library - Games for Adults 18 and up Saturday, Jan. 25, 3-5 p.m. Monthly on the fourth Saturday Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 8. Tales for Tots Pre-K-Kindergarten Story Time Ages 3-5

Lego Challenge: Book or Movie Character Ages 8-14 Tuesday, Jan. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Build a character from a favorite book or movie. Early Out Program Ages 6-12 Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. Movie: The Lion King (new release) Call for registration, 815-946-2713 Pokemon Club Ages 8-14 Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. This club is open to Pokémon card collectors. Join in to play games and trade cards. Teen Programs Book Subscription Box Pickup Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pick up your Book Subscription Boxes Teen Scene Ages 13-18 Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Cookies and Canvas Painting Party. Call for registration, 815-946-2713 Adult Programs Rock River Center Representative Monday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-noon 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 necessary. Yoga Monday, Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m.

Afternoon Book Club at the Library Monday, Dec. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Selection: Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire

Knit Happens - Beginner’s Knitting Class Saturday, Jan. 18, 1-3 p.m. Monthly on the third Saturday Learn to knit a scarf - The Library will provide the needles, the attendees will bring the yarn of their choice. Call for registration, 815-946-2713

Friday Book Discussion at the Library Friday, Dec. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Selection: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

Christy Eastman Phone number: (815) 291-4023 Email: ceastman@unionsb.com NMLS #461022 We are excited to announce that Christy Eastman has joined our team as an Assistant Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer. Christy works at the UNION Savings BANK in Mt. Morris and she is ready to help you with a new home loan or refinance!

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

Euchre Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Time to play cards, bring a friend

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Towns should raise the rate every year to match inflation, Vinnedge said. The new water rate will still be lower than 25 surrounding towns that were looked at by Vinnedge, Village Public Works Superintendent Mark Rust and the village board. “We were way, way low,” Rust said. “And we raised it and we’re

still low.” Rust said some of the money brought in by the new charges will be put toward replacing water mains in and water meters. The water main project will start in 2020. “Some of the mains are 80 or 100 years old,” Rust said. “The fire flow in those parts of town is suffering because of those mains.” The new water meters will utilize GPS and will last longer than the current “old” models. Every meter

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COLLEGE AWARDS

HCC ag shines bright at Illinois PAS Conference Highland agriculture students came away numerous awardsat the Illinois Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) Conference at Lincoln Land Community College on Nov. 22-23 in Springfield. The 22 Highland students are part of a national studentorganization that provides opportunities for college agriculture students toexperience individual growth, leadership and career preparation throughcompetition and cooperative activities. Over the two-day conference, students competed in individual andteam contests highlighting a variety of agriculture career opportunities. Thestudents also networked with industry professionals and other Illinois collegestudents. “I’m excited for all the students that participated in theconference,” said Justin Ebert, Highland Agriculture instructor. “Eachstudent’s accomplishments are a reflection of their time and commitment to achievingcareer success in the agriculture industry.” Individual Competitions In the days leading up to the competitions, students prepared resumes, career planning projects, lesson plans, and sales presentations. During the conference, students then spent the day showcasing their talents to a panel of judges in their respective career areas. Listed below are Highland student participants, their home townand awards they received. Charleese Faulkner, (Milledgeville), Agribusiness Management Plan, Third place Danielle Hagemann (Mt. Morris), Administration Interview – Third place Gwen Heimerdinger (Pearl City), Agricultural Education Demonstration – First place and Agricultural Education Interview – second place

Highland agriculture students came away numerous awardsat the Illinois Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) Conference. Pictured, left to right, are: Ana Zinke, Natalie Wilkinson, Hannah Woessner, Ben Woessner, Katie Hoffman, Reid Huneke, Charleese Faulkner, Elizabeth Oltmanns, Jared Dickman, Leland Houzenga, Carlie Reeverts, Kristy Kruger, Shane Houzenga, Brooklynn Hollis, Andy Gustafson, Kasi Heitkam, Danielle Hagemann, Rebecca Hough, Gwen Heimerdinger, Shelby Judd, and Lucas Boomgarden. Collegiate Discussion Meet Katie Hoffman (Savanna), Feed & Animal Health Interview – Third place Brooklynn Hollis (German Valley), Dairy Production Interview – First place Rebecca Hough (Mt. Morris), Agricultural Sales Presentation – First place Alec Tipton (Savanna), Agribusiness Management Plan – Second place Natalie Wilkinson (Thomson), Agribusiness Sales Interview Benjamin Woessner (Shannon), Livestock Production Interview

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Hannah Woessner (Shannon), Ruminant Animal Systems Plan – First place Ana Zinke (Winslow), Non-Ruminant Animal Systems Plan – Second place Team Competitions During team competitions, students took individual exams in their subject area and worked with their teammates to respond to current event issues, make presentations on controversial topics, and solve industry specific production problems. Here are the Highland teams, individuals with home town, and

awards: Dairy Specialist, Second Place — Jared Dickman (Lanark), Second Place Individual; Brooklynn Hollis (German Valley); Carli Reeverts (Dakota) Equine Specialist, 1st Place — Katie Hoffman, Savanna, First Place Individual; Kristy Kruger (Scales Mound) Second Place Individual; Kassandra Heitkam (Dakota) Landscape Horticulture – Second Place Natalie Wilkinson, Shelby Judd (Milledgeville), Rebecca Hough, Kassandra Heitkam

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Beverly Huston will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 18. Beverly was born on Dec. 18, 1939 and spent most of her life living and working in Oregon. She loves her family more than anything in the world; she has three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She currently lives in Byron. An open-house celebration of her milestone birthday will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 2-4 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Ore-

Auditions are Jan. 7-8 for Flowers for Algernon Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 7-8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove library, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris for the March production of The Performing Arts Guild’s “Flowers for Algernon”.

Beverly Huston gon. All those who know and love Beverly are welcome to attend.

Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook issued the following marriage licenses: Dec. 4 Shane Michael Hawkins and Bridget Anne Mohr, both of Hudson.

• AWARDS Continued from Page 8 Soil Specialist — Leland Houzenga (Fulton), Shane Houzenga (Fulton), Reid Huneke (Lena), Kristy Kruger, Andy Gustafson (Byron), Lucas Boomgarden (Freeport) Crop Specialist — Natalie Wilkinson, Leland Houzenga, Lucas Boomgarden, Charleese Faulkner, Shane Houzenga, Reid Huneke Floriculture Specialist — Second Place, Shelby Judd, Rebecca Hough, Elizabeth Oltmanns (Oregon) Beef Specialist — Danielle Hagemann, Benjamin Woessner, Hannah Woessner Swine Specialist – Third Place, Ana Zinke - First Place Individual, Gwen Heimerdinger, Katie Hoffman Election of PAS Officers Students held a business session and elected officers for the upcoming year. Gwen Heimerdinger, Pearl City, was elected as the 2019-2020 Illinois PAS President. Heimerdinger and

Dec. 11 James Thomas Altherr and Tracy Lynn Newbauer, both of Oregon. Dec. 12 Matthew Len Lance and Melissa Nicole Austin, both of Dixon.

her officer team will spend time throughout the year promoting PAS at colleges and businesses across the state of Illinois. She is a sophomore student at Highland Community College majoring in Agricultural Education. She plans to transfer next year to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education. “It is an extreme honor to be elected to a state office and Gwen will do a tremendous job advocating for agricultural education,” said Monica Pierce, Highland Ag instructor. Highland Community College Agriculture students participate in PAS through membership in the Highland AG Club. The AG Club meets monthly to discuss upcoming activities, agricultural awareness, and career exploration. For more information about Highland Agriculture including the Highland AG Club, contact Justin Ebert at justin.ebert@highland.edu or Monica Pierce at monica.pierce@ highland.edu.

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Performances will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20-22 at the Pinecrest Grove Theatre. This is the compelling story of Charlie, a mentally challenged man, and the strange interweaving

of his life with that of Algernon, a mouse. This is a different kind of play: poignant, romantic, funny and tragic, but with the hope of man’s indomitable spirit. The cast consists of nine male and ten female roles. Materials will be provided at the audition, so come early to review the readings. For more information about auditions, please contact Director Dave Sowinski at 815-718-0933.

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SPECIAL EVENT

KB Egg Nog Jog offers a fun and a run all on Dec. 28 The second annual KB Egg Nog Jog will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28. The event will commence at the Oregon VFW, 1210 W. Washington St., Oregon. The Egg Nog Jog is a 3K runwalk through the streets of Oregon. This is not a timed event. The fun will continue inside the VFW with music, food and drinks.

Registration forms are available online at kbtoughrun.com on the KB Run Facebook page.

Proceeds from this event will benefit those in our community that are burdened by a medical crisis.

More than 80 families have been helped by the KB Fund. Their needs ranged from expenses related to cancer treatments, chronic illness, accident recovery, special needs therapy, premature births and more. Questions can be directed to info@kbtoughtrun.com or to Josh Roos at 815-440-5180 or Julie Cain at 815-519-2593. To learn more, visit KBToughRun.com

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BYRON LIBRARY

Tray class a success, next porch signs

Special Hours The Byron Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday; open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31; and closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observation of New Yearâ€™s Eve and New Yearâ€™s Day. We wish all of our patrons a safe and happy Christmas and New Yearâ€™s!

The Oregon Park District, Timber and Tribe, and Cork & Tap continue to offer stenciling and sign making classes. â€œSome of the participants in this recent Tray Stenciling Class chose to make their tray as a Christmas gift for someone special,â€? said Tina Ketter, superintendent of recreation. â€œEveryone enjoyed making their trays and many of them were personalized with a last name. Timber and Tribe instructor, Charlotte Bauer, taught the basic techniques, tips and tricks to successful application. â€œEach design was individually crafted using the variety of stain and paint colors that Charlotte has available,â€? Ketter said. â€œThe ladies painted, laughed, and sipped on their favorite beverage while creating this decorative piece. Sign up

Library of Things Do you need a camera to take HD videos? Would you like to try out a Roku before deciding to purchase one? Check out the Byron Public Libraryâ€™s Library of Things! You can find these devices and more, including our mobile hotspots. No need to ask at the circulation desk; just stop by the Library of Things shelves to see whatâ€™s available! All devices can be checked out for two weeks.

Joanne Carr, Amy Crook, and Brenda Carr hold the signs they made at a recent class. now for the next TandT sign making class.â€? The Long Board Porch Sign Class is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The last day to register

is Jan. 28 unless it fills before that. These signs will be 10â€? wide x 48â€? tall and participants can choose from several different words to stencil on their board.

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Beanie Baby Bingo Friday, Jan. 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Ages: K-5th grade Head to the library to play Bingo. Winners take home a Beanie Baby! Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register. Travel Through the Holy Land with James Brown and Karen Virnoche-Brown Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Karen and James share highlights of their pilgrimage with pictures and stories of the holy sites, the Israeli people, and their cuisine. Shalom! Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

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Matinees at BPLD: Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Friday, Jan. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. This documentary looks at the origins of Fiddler on the Roof, one of Broadwayâ€™s best-known musicals. Max Lewkowiczâ€™s â€œFiddler: A Miracle of Miraclesâ€? provides an entertaining overview of the unlikely success of Fiddler on the Roof, which on 9 Tonys and is the longest running musical in Broadway history. Refreshments provided. Please visit Byron.evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register. Please register for all programs by visiting byron. evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107.

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Library Dance Party Monday, Jan. 13, 10-10:45 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 ribbon wands. No registration required.

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6-12th grade Continued from Page 10 Join us for an interactive movie night watching the movie â€œElfâ€?, and find out what happens when a human baby is raised at the North Pole as one of Santaâ€™s elves! Please visit Byron. evanced.info/signup or call 815-234-5107 to register.

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| CHURCH NEWS

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

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

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

BROOKVILLE & ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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

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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

OPEN BIBLE

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Polo Campus

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

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

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

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

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.

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

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

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Matt Smith

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

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

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

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

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

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to news@oglecountynews.com. For more information call 815-732-6166 ext. 2591.

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Fire department has investigated around two dozen sightings BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com A flyover of the Rock River was conducted last week in an effort to locate the bodies of two area fishermen whose boat capsized in just below the dam in Oregon on Nov. 20. The airplane flyover, which stretched all the way south of Grand Detour, did not yield any findings,

said Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle. Colder conditions this week did not allow for boat searches, but Oregon Fire Department Chief Michael Knoup said crews hope to be back out with boats and sonar when the weather possibly allows on Saturday, Dec. 21. “We’re also still investigating different sightings,” Knoup said on Dec. 16. “We had one today about something in the dam. It turned out to be a basketball.” The department has received ‘a couple dozen’ calls with potential sightings of the bodies in the river since the search began. A Freedom of Information Act

request submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources showed the identities of the missing men to be Kent Dearborn Jr., 33, of Polo, and James Swift, 64, of Forreston. Information from their family and friends on social media show sweatshirts and T-shirts for sale that say: “Last Cast 11-20-19” with a photo of two men fishing from a boat and the inscription “In Loving Memory Bud & Jamie” on the back. The IDNR accident report obtained by Sauk Valley Media showed that the men were ejected from their 14-foot Starcraft boat, registered to Swift. The vessel was found stuck in the low head dam and was difficult

to move. Cold water immersion and environmental conditions affecting visibility (fog) were listed under what contributed to the accident. “It appeared the vessel had gotten too close to the dam and capsized,” the report says. Upon inspection of the vessel it was noted that there was an anchor line tied to the right rear side and was frayed with the anchor missing. There were life jackets in the boat stowed in the front unlocked hatch. After learning of their identities, the law enforcement officials checked the cell phone statuses of the men and discovered both phones turned off at 9:57 a.m. on Nov. 20.

PARK DISTRICT NEWS

Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea was another success

Dog Training Classes The Oregon Park District is quickly becoming a popular and affordable choice for dog training in the surrounding Oregon area.

The Park District is now offering a full series of indoor training sessions January through April. “There are a variety of class offerings to fit your dog’s needs,” said Ketter. “This January-February we will have a trick training and a beginner’s obedience class offered. Both classes are just $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents.” The deadline to register for both classes is Jan. 2. Trick Training Tuesdays will be held Jan. 7-Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. Beginner’s Obedience Wednesdays will be held Jan. 8-Feb. 12 from 6-7 p.m. Exercise your dog inside the warm gym at Nash Recreation on Friday nights in January from 6:30-7:30 pm. “Walk the perimeter of the room and-or practice your training in the middle of the gym,” Ketter said. “Oregon Park District trainer, Bree Pazera, will be available on site as needed. All dogs enrolled must have taken a least one other park district dog training class. Dog must be 8 months old to attend.” The 4-week session is $25 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $30 for non-residents. The deadline to register is Jan. 3. Register online at oregonpark.org or call 815-732-3101. Register in person by visiting Nash Recreation Center at 304 S. Emily, Abigail and Madeline Rogers, and Louise Erhart enjoyed the Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea recently in Franklin Grove. Photo supplied Fifth Street in Oregon.

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The Oregon Park District’s Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea marked another year of success. Last weekend, the holiday tea was held at Lincoln Way Inn Bed and Breakfast in Franklin Grove. “Many of the same families have been enjoying these teas which have been held at various venues since we began offering them in 2011,” said Tina Ketter, superintendent of recreation. “Special thanks to Lisa Marie Ayres and her staff for hosting the tea at the beautiful Inn. The decor was lovely, the Inn was cozy, the tea, treats, and sandwiches were delicious, and everyone had a great time!” Each of the adult guests also received a gift of honey which Lisa and her husband John harvest from their hives at their farm in Franklin Grove. “The young ladies also received tea goodie bags with items to enjoy at home,” Ketter said. “The Park District staff enjoys planning fun family time and opportunities to make memories. Tea BINGO is always a big hit as well as the family photos each year. We thank all who attended and filled the Inn with holiday cheer!”

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SPORTS Oregon edges Forreston to reach tourney final BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com In Oregon’s 40-36 win over Forreston at the Polo Girls Basketball Christmas Classic on Tuesday, both coaches had distinct thoughts on what was the difference in a close game that was never separated by more than five points. “The difference was that they got to have their best players on the floor and we didn’t,” Forreston coach Brian Rahn said. “I felt like we played hampered with our foul trouble. And one of starters, Brycelynn Smith, was hurt and played sparingly off the bench.” For winning coach Wendy Lambrigtsen, it was a matter of stepping up level of play. “We had to match their energy in the second half,” Lambrigtsen said. “We were able to weather the storm. That’s what won it for us.” After Janae Bothe scored on a putback, set up by an Olivia Lambrigtsen steal, the Hawks led 31-26 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Then with 5:50 left in the game,

Forreston’s top player, Alexus Houston, picked up her fourth foul. Just when it looked the most desperate for the Cardinals, Kylee Curry and Paitlyn Broshous came up with scores. With Broushous hitting her second 3-pointer within a 1-minute span, suddenly it was a 35-33 Forreston lead. “With Taylor (Greenfield) and Alexus having four fouls, we had others step up and hit key shots,” said Rahn, who only has a roster of seven players. “That gave us a huge boost.” Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they would only manage one point the final 4:23. It was one-and-done on the offensive side, as Oregon took a 15-7 rebounding advantage in the fourth quarter. “We modified out press break to get the ball down quicker so our post could flair out with guard attacks,” Lambrigtsen said. “That left two options.” Up until then, Forreston controlled the boards 26-20, with Megan Hagemann controlling the middle for the Cardinals. She also led a bal-

anced scoring attack with 10 points, followed by eight each from Houston and Broushous and seven from Kaylee Kloster. Houston scored the first six points for the Cardinals, but couldn’t get untracked after that. Oregon countered with Lambrigtsen (15 points) running the floor and Bothe (13) doing inside damage. With the score tied 14-14 in the second quarter, Lambrigtsen nailed a pair of treys to give the Hawks in 20-18 halftime lead. The senior guard kept the up the strong play in the third quarter with a steal and a head fake move to the basket for a score. Later in the quarter, she scored off another turnover. Meanwhile, Bothe was the recipient of assist by Lambrigtsen and Megan Buttens for back-to-back scores under the basket, as Oregon took a 29-26 lead into the final period. For Forreston, it was Hagemann setting the tone in the third quarter with six points, her best basket being off a rebound and assist by Houston.

Oregon tried to give the game away by missing five of its last six free throws, but were salvaged by Lambrigtsen making a timely bucket. The key score of the whole game came moments earlier when Bothe scored off an offensive rebound, was fouled and made the free throw to give the lead back to her team, 36-35. “Our free-throw percentage could have been better,” Lambrigtsen said. “At the end, Janae and Olivia came through for us.” Oregon finished 3-0 in pool play and moves on to meet Polo for the championship on Thursday. The Hawks (7-6) defeated Polo (4-7) two weeks ago, but the Marcos were without Alex Dusing. Polo had lost seven in a row before putting together a 3-game winning streak at the tourney. Additionally, they were 9-for-10 in 3-point shooting in Monday’s 67-60 win over West Carroll. “It’s going to be tough with Dusing back,” Lambrigsten said. “With the way they shot, we may go to man-to-man instead of zone.”

SPORTS ROUNDUP Boys basketball Forreston Tournament - Dec. 17 Lena-Winslow 54, Oregon 48, OT: The Hawks pushed the Panthers to overtime before falling in a Forreston quarterfinal. The teams were tied 44-44 after 32 minutes, but Le-Win outscored Oregon 10-4 in the extra session. Lena-Winslow led 14-10 after one quarter and 21-15 after a half before the Hawks outscored them 15-9 in the third. Trey Woolsey scored 21 points to lead Oregon. Isaiah Bruce had 21 points for Lena-Winslow. Girls Basketball Polo Tournament - Dec. 16 Polo 67, West Carroll 60: The Marcos drained nine 3-pointers, six of those from Mallory Patterson, in a win over the Thunder. Patterson finished with 20 points. Marah Blake and Alex Dusing each scored 13. Becca Wagner scored 11. Madison Haynes led West Carroll with

28 points, which included three 3-pointers. Kylie Hill added 17 points. West Carroll led 19-8 after one quarter before Polo tied the game in the second quarter. After the 26-26 halftime tie, Polo took a 46-40 lead after three. Boys Basketball Forreston Tournament - Dec. 16 Byron 51, Polo 29: The Marcos were unable to stop the Tigers at Forreston. Byron led 22-8 after one quarter, 25-14 at halftime and 44-21 after three. Brody Glawe was Polo’s leading scorer with six points. Forreston Tournament - Dec. 14 Newman 69, Forreston 42: Marcus Williams scored 20 points and Devon House added 13 as the Comets handled the host Cardinals at the Forreston Tournament. Newman led 22-8 after one quarter and 43-19 at halftime. Nate Neubauer added seven points, as 10 different See SPORTS ROUNDUP, Page 15

Polo’s Marah Blake shoots against a Newman defender during action the the Polo Tournament. Photo by Trish Patterson

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Comets scored. Oregon 52, Milledgeville 35: Noah Campos tossed in 20 points as the Hawks handled the Missiles in a firstround game at Forreston. Ryan Kendall led Milledgeville with 11 points. Eastland 51, Polo 30: Drew Burkholder paced a balanced attack with 19 points as the Cougars cruised past the Marcos at Forreston. Bennett Soltow and Jace Coffey each scored eight points for Polo. Girls Basketball Polo Tournament - Dec. 14 Polo 61, Newman 50: Marah Blake tossed in 16 points as the Marcos knocked off the visiting Comets. Also for Polo, Mallory Patterson had 13 points, and Becca Wagner added 10. Rank led Newman with 16 points, and Brown and Alejandra Padilla added 14 apiece. Polo 51, Pecatonica 49: Blake poured in 18 points as the Marcos edged the visiting Indians.

Oregon 43, Freeport 18: Bothe scored 16 points as the Hawks routed the Pretzels at Polo. Forreston 61, Milledgeville 26: The Cardinals led 8-6 after one quarter, then pulled away with a 28-point second quarter. Girls Basketball Galena 51, Polo 35: The Marcos trailed just 25-20 at halftime, but were outscored 26-17 in the second half of an NUIC road loss. Mallory Patterson had 11 points, six rebounds and four assists for Polo, while Lindee Poper added 10 points and 12 rebounds. Boys Basketball Lena-Winslow 52, Polo 21: The Marcos fell behind 21-4 after the first quarter and never recovered in an NUIC loss in Lena. Bennett Soltow’s seven points paced Polo. Luke Benson scored 20 for Le-Win.

ABOVE: Forreston’s Ethan Greenfield (22) shoots against Sterling Newman’s Kade Decker (25) and Brett Newman (12) during Dec. 14 action at the Forreston Holiday Tournament. AT LEFT: Polo’s Brody Glawe drives to the basket against Eastland during Dec. 14 action at the tournament. Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

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Oregon 48, Milledgeville 37: Olivia Lambrigtsen led the Hawks with 16 points in a win against the Missiles at Polo. Also for Oregon, Jenae Bothe had 13 points, and Lauren Montavon added 10. Adriana Miller led Milledgeville with 22 points.

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=Polo’s Abby Gorzny dribbles past a Pecatonica defender during action the the Polo Tournament. Photo by Trish Patterson

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Polo’s Scott Prerost drives to the basket during Dec. 14 action at the Forreston Holiday Tournament.

SPORTS COLUMN

No brainer to start baseball, softball a week later

his is one of the weeks when I am totally out of the loop of local athletics, as travel takes me to Utah for an early family Christmas. One of the best ideas this country has ever come up with is the Interstate Highway, as I-80 has become a very good friend in recent years. I noticed on the IHSA website that several proposals were being voted on by the member schools. The three that stand out most are: cutting summer contact days (with coaches) from 25 to 20, moving the start date of baseball and softball a week later and eliminating the football district concept. Voting ended on Monday the 16th, with the results announced on Dec. 17. A simple majority will decide each of the 11 different proposals, with schools voting either yes or no. Since, I am writing this in advance of those dates, I can only offer guesses on the final outcome. The no-brainers are cutting contact days and starting baseball/softball a week later. Even at 20 days, summer contact with coaches is 20 days to many. Sports used to function just fine with kids having the summer away from sports and reporting for practice once the fall sport season started. But, this is a different era with an intense focus on turning young aspiring athletes into elite competitors. I prefer the old-fashioned way of prepping a kid for sports by hay-baling, yard work or playing amongst themselves without

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adult supervision. Spring sports have been plagued by terrible weather for years. Starting one week later can only help, but let’s face it - summer is when these sports should be played. Back in the 1970s, high-school baseball used to be in the summer. The weather was better, but there was no vibe whatsoever with school being out. Subsequently, it went back to the spring so as to be a part of the social fabric of school. The most-awaited proposal concerns rescinding district football scheduling. Districts had been voted in by a narrow vote, but much hue and cry arose. The IHSA was put in an uncomfortable spot, by taking control of scheduling out of the hands of the individual schools and conferences. Wisely, they sought to put this controversial measure up for another vote, as more time and information is available to the voters. My guess is that districts will be rescinded. The whole subject has been rehashed over and over again by the media, so I will spare you any more dialogue.

Bottom line - there will never be that one best way to equitably schedule football games and keep conferences intact. Regarding the prowess of the Oregon boys basketball team in last week’s column, I may have spoken too early. While scouring the Internet, I noticed a score of Polo 50, Oregon 49. I had to look at that one twice to make sure I was reading it properly. How do you go from being mentioned among the better teams in 2A to losing to a 1A school that lost all of their starters from the previous year? Being 1,300 miles away, I didn’t see the game, but will make some educated guesses. The kids from Polo probably played smarter and more cohesively as a team. Additionally, they likely exhibited a better brand of mental toughness. Don’t know the shooting percentages, but it never hurts either if one team has a particularly hot hand. And finally, turnovers can be a real killer. Hats off to coach Messer and his gang of overachievers for giving Oregon a wake-up call. Plan to back in town this week to catch a little bit of the Forreston tourney before knee surgery (torn meniscus). Compared to last year’s star-studded field, this year’s grouping of teams is down. Nonetheless, that shouldn’t take away from one of the season’s best events. Another favorite for me is the Polo girls tournament that takes place at the same time. Hopefully, I can get there too.

HOLIDAY EVENT

Green eggs and Grinchmas pancakes were on the menu BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com

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ABOVE: Eastland FFA members Mati Paisley and Kendall Preston were busy serving green eggs and Grinchmas green pancakes during the Transformers Team’s “Breakfast with the Grinch” at the Heritage Center in Lanark on Dec. 14. BELOW LEFT: Ava Jildera, 4, of Lanark, colors at the event. BELOW RIGHT: Eastland FFA Advisor Cindy Feltmeyer and her daughter, Ashtyn, make their way through a sea of green egg eaters.

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The hair was high, the eggs were green, and the big green guy was in true Christmas mode at Lanark’s “Breakfast with The Grinch” on Saturday, Dec. 14. For $2 a meal, kids munched on a buffet of Green Eggs and Ham, Grinchmas Pancakes, Whoville Pastries, and Cindy Lou Who Fruit Cups, along with milk or apple juice and coffee for parents. Ten-year-old Nyla Cross of Lanark didn’t waste anytime munching down her heavily decorated green Grinchmas pancake. “It’s good,” she said in between bites. Servers, comprised of Eastland FFA and student council members, dressed in Whoville attire, including the extreme bee hive hair, seen in the popular Dr. Seuss book, animated short, and live-action movie. “This is a lot of hairspray and a water bottle,” said Eastand FFA Advisor Cindy Feltmeyer, pointing to her high hair while making sure everything was running as planned in Whoville. Eastland FFA member, Mate Paisley, wore a Grinch onesie while she served green scrambled eggs alongside Grinchmas pancake server, Kendall Preston. Diners could watch the Grinch movie on the TV or color after eating their Whoville creations. But it was Deacon Borota, 3, of Lanark, who went right to the big green guy to discuss his Christmas plans. “He’s been talking to him a lot,”said Deacon’s mom. Deacon even offered the Grinch two of his candy canes, which the man with the heart two sizes too small politely refused. The Transformers Team served 180 kids in two seatings during the morning event at the Heritage Center in downtown Lanark. “This is the first year we’ve tried this,” said one of the Whoville kitchen workers. For more information about the Transformer Team, meal LanarkTransformers@gmail.com or visit the Celebrate Lanark Facebook page, or call Rosemary at 815-493-6366.

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Help is available to recycle your Christmas tree The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will once again partner with units of local government and certain high school Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters to conduct the annual Christmas tree collection and recycling program. Since the program began in 1999, there have been over 15,000 trees collected, with trees averaging around 50 pounds each, that equates to approximately 375 tons of trees which were all turned into usable mulch.

Starting on Dec. 26, the cities and villages that will have drop-off points include: • Oregon: Park District Maintenance Dept., 507 Hill St. • Byron: Byron boat launch lot, E. Blackhawk Dr. (Illinois. 2) • Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. • Leaf River: 605 Main St. • Rochelle: Atwood Park, 10th Ave. & 20th St. • Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. • Polo: Southwest corner of E. Colden St. & S. Green Ave.

On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, local FFA chapters will provide curbside pick-up for trees. “Remove all decorations, lights, plastic bags, and place your tree at your curb by 8 a.m.,” said Paul Cooney, Ogle County Solid Waste Management Specialist. “This pickup service will be offered in Byron, Forreston, Leaf River, Mt. Morris, Oregon, and Polo.” For Rochelle residents, the Rochelle Street Department will mulch trees at the curb during the first two weeks of January, weather

permitting. “All trees should be free of light strands, garland, and other decorations, no wreaths or other designs with wire backings, no artificial trees,” Cooney said.

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illegal transportation of alcohol. Cash was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of N. 7th Street.

Joshua D. Schier, 42, of Oregon, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. for domestic battery. Schier was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Tommie L. Hurst, 29, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:40 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Hurst was also issued citations for unlawful window tint, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a vehicle with expired registration plates. Hurst was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street. At 7:31 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Parkview Drive resulting in the arrest of Benjamin R. Thrasher, 42, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Thrasher was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

For more information about this program, including specific drop-off points for trees or the FFA collection service, contact the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020, visit the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. on Facebook, or go to the county website: oglecounty.org.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Dec. 2 At 11:33 p.m., police responded to a 911 hang up that resulted in the arrest of Keith R. Lawnicki, 28, of Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Lawnicki was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Dec. 3 Haley R. James,19, of Kirkland, was issued a citation at 11:34 a.m. for speeding, 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred near the intersection of N. 4th and Fair Streets. Dec. 6 Stephen M. Ridenhour, 50, of Mt. Morris, was arrested at 2:23 a.m. for driving while license revoked. Ridenhour was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street. Dec. 8 Leslie J. Nelson, 42, of Spring Grove, was issued a citation at 12:10 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets. Brandon C. Herring, 30, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 9:21 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 600 block of E. Washington Street. Kendrick J. Oriyavong, 16, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 12:27 p.m. for speeding, 44 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block

Dec. 7 At 7:31 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of S. 4th Street where a 2004 Audi driven by Conner C. Winterland, 16, of Chana, struck a parked 2016 Ford belonging to Keith Tortorella, 66, of Chicago. No citations were issued. Dec. 9 At 8:09 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 300 block of S. 6th Street resulting in the arrest of Ashlee L. Parisi, 29, of Oregon, on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Drew A. Dickens, 19, of Roscoe, was arrested at 11:23 p.m., for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Dickens was also issued citations for improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while under the influence with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Dickens was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street. At 11:50 p.m., police, while on a traffic stop, also took a report of a traffic crash that had occurred during the traffic stop, where a 1991 GMC driven by Douglas S. Carr, 50, of Oregon, struck a parked 2001 Dodge owned by Drew A. Dickens, 19, of Roscoe. No citations were issued. Dec. 12 Christopher L. Cash, 31, of Oregon, was arrested at 2:29 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Cash was also issued a citation for

Dec. 13 At 8:56 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 300 block of S. 6th Street resulting in the arrest of Brian K. Jordan, 53, of Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Jordan was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Dec. 14 Dustin Beauchamp, 34, of Walnut, was issued a citation at 6:27 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred n the 600 block of N. 4th Street. Deven L. Kenerson, 16, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:53 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of 4th and Ford Streets. Winston E. Tomlinson, 22, of Rockford, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. for possession of controlled substance. Tomlinson was also issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. These violations occurred in the 800 block of N. 4th Street. James M. Grothe, 59, of Oregon, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Grothe was also issued citations for driving without lights when required and driving while under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Grothe was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of Franklin Street. Dec. 15

Five parking citations and 11 verbal/ written warnings were issued Dec. 2-15.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Checking a Subject / Vehicle........... 7 Citizen Complaints............................11 Animal Complaint...............................2 Juvenile Complaint..............................1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 12 Disturbance / Domestic....................8 Assist EMS / Other Dept................. 12 Lockout Vehicle / Building................5 Alarm Response..................................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................11 Traffic Stops......................................36 Ordinance Violations.......................... 7 Open Door / Window.........................2

Arlen J. Heeren, 64, of German Valley passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He was born Jan. 4, 1955 in Freeport to Arnold and Ora Mae (Black) Heeren. On Sept. 10, 1976, Arlen married the love of his life and best friend, Diane Snyder in Baileyville. Diane passed away Oct. 1, 2017. Arlen was employed at Newell Win-

JAMES “JIM” J. KAVANAUGH

MARGUERITE “MAGGIE” G. NYE Marguerite “Maggie” G. Nye, 78, passed away in her sleep at home Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 after a long illness. Maggie was born on April 29, 1941 to E. Kevin and Marguerite (Peltier) Glynn in Chicago. In 1959, she graduated from Aquinas Dominican High School and in 1964 she graduated from the University of Iowa with her B.A. in sociology. She was an Illinois Licensed Social Worker and worked for the Rochelle Community Hospital and Serenity Hospice. On June 9, 1964, Maggie married Philip Hastings Nye, Jr. in Chicago. Maggie served on the Ogle County Board from 1982-1992 and again from

hand-in-hand with his wife, petting cats and eating at pizza buffets. Surviving are his children Matt (Jennifer) Heeren of Roscoe, Nikki (Eric) Schoeny of Pecatonica, and Ashley (Michael) Nebel of Lake Mills, Wisconsin; brother Jerry (Lois) Heeren of Freeport; three grandchildren Jacob Heeren, Charlotte Heeren and Jack Schoeny,

numerous nieces and nephews and his fishing buddies, Russ Fransen and Rick Taft. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley with Rev. Grant Mulder officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory. Please visit and sign Arlen’s guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.

Jim was a longtime announcer for the Polo Football games. He and wife Joyce owned the Polo Theater many years ago. Jim coached the Polo Squares girls softball team and pitched for Kitten Ball teams where his sons also played. He golfed daily at Edgewood Golf Course until its closing, was a dog lover who owned a Boxer breed all his life and was very rarely seen without his beloved companions. Jim was an avid Chicago Bears fan,

enjoyed his Irish heritage, and his jokes and humor were legendary. Survivors include daughters Mary Kavanaugh of Elgin, Kathy (Frank) Saaijenga of Polo, daughter-inlaw Karen Kavanaugh of Webster, TX; sons Patrick (Kirsten) Kavanaugh of Dixon, Daniel (Candice) Kavanaugh of Westfield, IN, Kevin (Anna) Kavanaugh of California, Michael (Julie) Kavanaugh of Ashland, KY, Timothy (Sue) Kavanaugh of Dixon; 13 Grandchildren and 15 Great

Grandchildren He was preceded in death by wife Joyce, son Jim, sister Marjorie Martin and son-in-law Frank Saaijenga . A celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, Dec. 18, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 211 N. Franklin Ave. in Polo with Rev. Joseph P. Naill officiating. Visitation was prior to services at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Polo Area Senior Center or Serenity Hospice and Home Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

2008-2018. She is believed to be the first elected woman to have served on the County Board. During her service, she served as Chairman of the Juvenile and Probation Committee, Chairman of the H.E.W. Committee and the Courthouse Restoration Committee. Maggie was a member of St. Bride’s Episcopal Church in Oregon, a member of the Rochelle Community Hospital Auxiliary and a member of many boards including CASA Board, Village of Progress Board, Shining Star Board, the Ogle County Drug Court Advi-

sory Board and the HOPE Board. She was an avid reader, accomplished oil painter and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Phil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Glynn. Maggie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Phil Nye, Jr.; three children: Marguerite (James) Conboy of Denver, Colorado; Philip Nye, III of St. Louis, Missouri: and Mose (Michelle) Nye of Park Ridge; brother, Mose (Doreen) Glynn of Palos Heights; sister, Karen (Larry) Glynn of Du Quoin; and five grandsons:

William Conboy, Philip Nye, IV, Mose Nye, Jr., Jack Nye and Charles Nye. The visitation will be Friday, Dec. 30 from 3-7 p.m. at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 21 at St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, 1000 Rt. 64 West, Oregon, with Father Eldred George officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Maggie’s memory to St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Village of Progress Foundation, P.O. Box 418, Oregon, IL 61061 or HOPE of Ogle County, P.O. Box 131, Rochelle, IL 61068. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.

JUDITH ANN (GLAMAN) HITE Judith Ann (Glaman) Hite passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 in Albemarle, North Carolina with her daughter by her side. Judi was born in Peoria on April 22, 1956. She was a graduate of Polo Community High School, class of 1974. She had a passion for music, dancing,

people and family. Her bubbly spirit and kind heart will be deeply missed by all. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold C. Glaman. Survivors include her mother, Faith A. (Cahoon) Glaman, Freeport; birth mother, Karen Dailey, North Carolina; brothers Robert K. Glaman, Forreston; Kevin Carlson, Vermont; Max Gardinier, Jr., Michigan; sisters, Autumn Greene, Vermont and Estella Gardinier, Cali-

fornia; son, Mathew J. Pace, Dixon; daughter, Jennifer L. Pace and granddaughter Lillian M.L. Walker, Montross, Virginia; and several cousins and extended family. A celebration of life will be planned in Polo, at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Jennifer Pace at 7985 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520. Memorial contributions can be made to your local food bank.

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James “Jim” J. Kavanaugh, 89, of Polo, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jim was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Chicago, the son of Patrick E. and Loretto (Scanlan) Kavanaugh. On May 28, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan, he was united in marriage to Ms. Joyce Geisert. Jim was very active in the Polo Community. He served on the Polo Park Board, Civil Defense Board and flagged for the Polo Fire Department for over 40 years.

dow Furnishings for over 40 years. He was a member of the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley where he served as a Deacon. Arlen’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, growing zucchinis the size of Texas and bragging about his kids and grandkids to anyone that would listen. The family takes comfort in knowing he is now

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OBITUARY DR. JAMES EVERETT URISH Dr. James Everett Urish, 72, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Rangely, Colorado after battling cancer for over three years. He was born May 23, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois, to Robert and Lucy (nee Strawbridge) Urish, and grew up in nearby Mt. Morris with siblings Rob and Linda. While attending Mt. Morris High School, Jim worked farm jobs and at a dairy, also playing football, basketball, and baseball. His teams won conference championships in football and basketball his senior year and he earned All-Conference honors in basketball before graduating in 1965. Jim went on to play baseball at St. Olaf College where his team won the conference twice and he earned All-Conference honors his junior and senior years. He also played basketball and his team won the conference and made the NCAA Division II tournament his senior year. The summer before Jim graduated in 1969 with a BA in Economics, he worked at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. Maria von Trapp of “The Sound of Music” fame told Jim before he left that, “Sometimes it is the people who are most difficult that one enjoys the most!” After graduation, Jim worked at Kable Printing Company in Mt. Morris before beginning graduate school at the University of Arizona. He tied for first on the comprehensive exam and earned an MBA in 1972, but more importantly,

became a Christian. Following Christ quickly became his supreme passion. In the summers of 1972 and 1973, he traveled with Christian basketball teams across Europe, Africa, and Israel, sharing the Gospel. Jim also spent time at L’Abri, Switzerland where he met his future bride, Anne Penny, was tutored by Francis Schaeffer, played for a semi-pro basketball team, and worked at a nearby bakery. He rigorously studied the Bible and concluded that its truths applied to all areas of life. Jim married Anne in 1977 and Luke was born in 1978, while attending Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. He graduated cum laude with a Masters of Divinity in 1979 and was called to pastor Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lander, Wyoming. Daughters Mimi and Abbie were born there in 1980 and 1983. Jim coached numerous sports teams for his kids and was deeply involved in the community. He volunteered as chaplain at the jail and hospital, taught World Religion classes at Central Wyoming College, was President of the Wyoming Air Force Academy Parents Club, and earned his Doctor of Ministry in 1994 from Covenant Seminary. In 2001, Jim was called to Forestgate Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs. He assisted Jimmy and Vicki Covey’s Air Force Academy cadet ministry and taught Christian Ethics and

Apologetics classes at New Geneva Seminary. Jim retired in 2014, but counted it a blessing to marry all three children and baptize six grandchildren (with another due in February 2020). Jim was faithful to God’s calling and steadfastly devoted to his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. His passion for the Gospel, family, and church community will be greatly missed. So too, his character, Bible teaching, love of people, sense of humor, diligent work ethic, humility, compassion, wit, affirming words, and contagious laugh. He was a gifted communicator and an avid book reader who lived life to the fullest. Jim enjoyed playing golf, traveling, listening to music, watching basketball, cheering on his sports teams, and spending time with his grandkids. He longed to see his grandchildren grow, learn, and serve the Lord Jesus. Jim lived for Christ and sought to make his life a testament to the fact that nothing compares to the surpassing knowledge of knowing Christ Jesus! In August 2016, he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Jim suffered through significant pain, but ran his race with endurance to the end. He is now resting in the presence of the Triune God where he no longer sees in a mirror dimly, but is face to face with his Savior.

As Revelation 21:4 tells us, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” This is his experience today… and forever! So we say, with Jim today: “To God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be the glory forever and ever! Amen.” Jim was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lucy Urish of Mt Morris, and his father-in-law Junius Penny of Lawrence, Kansas. He is survived by his loving wife of over 42 years, Anne Urish; children Luke (Brooke) Urish, Mimi (Kevin) Burch, and Dr. Abigail (Ken) Sutton; brother Rob (Karen) Urish of Mt Morris, Illinois and sister Linda Mitchell of Faribault, Minnesota; grandchildren Adalai Burch, Eleanor Burch, Junius Sutton, James Urish, Matthew Sutton, Henry Urish, and Ezekiel Burch (ETA: Feb ’20); and mother-in-law Mary Lou Penny of Lawrence, Kansas. A funeral service will be held on Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at Forestgate Presbyterian Church, 970 Northgate Blvd, Colo Springs, Colorado, 80921. Private interment is on Dec. 20. Memorial donations in honor of Jim can be made to Forestgate Presbyterian Church, 970 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 875 Fremont St, Lander, Wyoming, 82520, or the Covey’s ministry, ARDM International, PO Box 63269, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80962.

reference to a report of bond condition violations. After a short investigation Munda was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held in lieu of bond.

$961 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court.

Hollow Road and Freeport Road in reference to a possible car accident involving a deer. After a short investigation Cruz was placed under arrest and then transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity Dec. 11 Karl A. Munda, 36, of Forreston, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. for violation of bond conditions after deputies responded to a residence in rural Ogle County in

Tyler J Nichol, 21, of Lena, was arrested for failure to appear. Nichol’s posted

Dec. 12 Nikolas Cruz, 28, of Dixon, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies were dispatched to the area of Goose

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Jeanette Heesaker, CPA Masters in Business Administration and Finance

Certified Managerial Accountant Accounting and Tax Services For Business/Individual/Partnership 132 W. Second St., Suite 1 • Byron, IL 815-234-8100

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Joshua A. Nilles, 1126 Old Hunter Run, Byron, $154,900. • Michael B. and Leslie Ramsey to James Henry and Stephanie Renee Graf, 703 N. Third St., Rochelle, $117,000. • Michael P. and Joni L. O’hare to Shawn and Mary Schmitz, 649 N. Allison Circle, Byron, $240,000. • JM Commercial Holdings LLC to Daniel Merema, one parcel in Shadow Woods Subdivision, Byron, $176,000. • Greg and Susan Young to Jared and Hillary Johnson, 211 Drake Ave., Rochelle, $168,000. • Benjamin C. and Kelda R. Wagner to Jason D. Busker, 502 S. Garfield St., Leaf River, $104,500. • Barry M. and Lynn M. Barton to Bryan G. and Cindy L. Peck, 3041 N. Silver Ridge Road, Oregon, $211,000.

• Antonio and Aida G. Lugero, also Villarreal to Jose Resendez Salinas, 515 S. 12th St., Rochelle, $101,000.

• SHERIFF

Mulibwa Mwanza, 26, of Rockford, was arrested at 7:27 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Illinois 251 for a registration violation.

Mwanza was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. At approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois 64 and Illinois 251 for an

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Quit Claim Deeds • Cheryl Dianne Cobb to Alice Faye and Paul Cobb Sr., 712 W. Fulton St., Polo, $0. • Martin Acevedo Ramos to Laura and Martin Acevedo Ramos, 106 N. Carr Court, Mt. Morris, $0. Trustee’s deeds • Judith K. Watson Trust, Judith K. Watson, trustee to Maas Haus LLC, 100 E. Roosevelt St., Stillman Valley, $234,000. • Kayla A. Crowe Reversible Trust, Kayla A. Crowe, trustee, to Nicole Speizio-De Paz, 20240 E. W+Quarry Road, Davis Junction, $124,000.

our new family medicine physician,

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Born and raised in Lee County, Dr. Hansen received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Illinois School of Medicine-Rockford. Dr. Hansen is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Women’s Quality and Safety Committee. She was the recipient of the Association of Family Medicine Resident Award and the Rockford University Young Alumna Award. Her special medical interests include chronic disease management, disease prevention, gynecology, health and wellness, patient education, preventative medicine, women’s health and women and children. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call SwedishAmerican Byron Clinic at 779-696-1300. Dr. Hansen participates in a variety of insurance plans. Please check with your plan administrator for verification of coverage.

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Sheriff’s Deed • Sheriff of Ogle County and Ernie Elswick and Dawn Stiff, also Dawn M. Stiff, to Nitram Properties Inc., 4432 N. state Route 2, Oregon, $110,000. Warranty Deed Trust • James Barnhart to Charlotte M. Hanley Revocable Trust, Sheila M. Hanley, trustee, 208 Gary St., Rochelle, $0.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office equipment violation. After a brief investigation, Athena Sellers, 31, of Rockford, was issued a citation, with a return court date for driving while license suspended.

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• Mary Jeanne May Trust, James F. May, trustee, to Cheri L. Wing Brodzik, 1246 Sunnymeade Drive, Rochelle, $83,000. • Chicago Title Land Trust Co. 1683 to Lacey Labelle and Phillip Asbell, 6001 N. CL Meyers Road, Byron, $253,000.

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Warranty Deeds • Paul and Alice Faye Cobb to Timothy and Stacy Cavanaugh, 712 W. Fulton St., Polo, $40,000. • Robert L. Burke to Maria Della Lopez, 515 N. 14th St., Rochelle, $15,000. • Celink and Reverse Mortgage Funding Inc. to Gary L. and Lori A. Greenfield, 210 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $42,005. • Rita Chernick to Justin and Karrie Passmore, 8442 E. Winnebago Lane, $270,000. • Alan J. Dummer and Yvonne L. Jaquest to Benjamin C. and Kelda R. Wagner, 3561 W. Sumner Road, Leaf River, $272,000. • Jeffrey A. and Debra Stewart to Harris and Rina Welt, 2805 E Breckenridge Drive, Byron, $390,000. • Harold H. and Suzanne M. Porter to

Christmas SERVICES Christmas Events

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22ND

Christmas Program & Service 9:00AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Christmas Song & Sermon Service with Holy Communion - 2:00PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion - 9:00PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH Community Christmas Brunch 10:00AM - 12 Noon

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Faith Lutheran Church

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST 102 Maple Ave., Mt. Morris 61054

(815) 734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

Christmas Eve Services at 4:30 pm and 11:00 pm SM-ST1732142

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All are welcome! It’s a joyful celebration with Carols, Communion, and Candlelight

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

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

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

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

Worship With Us This Christmas Season

Celebrate Christmas with your local United Methodist HUB Cluster Churches!

St. James Lutheran Church

West Grove Rd. at Columbine Rd., Forreston Karyn Kost, Pastor

*All services on Christmas Eve unless otherwise noted

223 W Middle St, Franklin Grove, IL

Senior Choir and Brass Ensemble Joint service with Freedom Lutheran Church held at 1st Presbyterian Church, Oregon

Chana United Methodist Church 7:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 606 Main St, Chana, IL

Tuesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship • 7:00PM Wednesday, December 25th • 10:30AM Christmas Day Festive Worship SM-ST1732178

Lighthouse United Methodist Church 8:30 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 4962 S Daysville Road, Oregon, IL

Oregon United Methodist Church 4:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 200 S 4th St, Oregon, IL

Come Celebrate the Joy!

This Christmas Season Worship With Us At:

Trinity Evangelical L U T H E R A N C H U RC H

8:00 PM

308 E Brayton Road, Mount Morris

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Please join us on Tuesday, December 24 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Sunday, December 22nd • 11:00AM “LESSONS AND CAROLS”

www.RochelleUMC.com/Christmas

Ashton United Methodist Church & Franklin Grove United Methodist Church 9:00 pm Combined Traditional Candlelight Service

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STATEâ€™S ATTORNEY Ogle County Stateâ€™s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Sentencings Dec. 9 NicholasÂ R. Alexander, 19, of Oregon, pleaded guilty to burglary, a class 2 felony. He was sentenced to 24 months second chance probation, and must submit to DNA testing and random drug testing. He also must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment, perform 30 hours public service work, and have no contact with the victim. Alexander must pay total fines and costs of $1,599.00. ZacharyÂ J. Glazier, 37, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony. He was sentenced to 120 days imprisonment, to be remitted upon successful completion of 18 months probation. He shall not consume alcohol, must submit to random drug testing, and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, Count 2, possession of drug paraphernalia, was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. He also must pay total fines and costs of $2,990.00. Keith R. Hernkind, 37, of Dalton, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia, both Class A misdemeanors. He was sentenced to 40 days imprisonment and 12 months conditional discharge, and must pay total fines and costs of $639.00. Count 1, of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, was dismissed pursuant to A plea agreement. Dec. 12 OscarÂ A. Milan, 28, of Rochelle, pleaded guilty to violation of the Sex Offender Registration. He was sentenced to 180 days imprisonment and 12 months conditional discharge, and must pay total fines and costs of $804.00. JoniÂ S. Stewart, 51, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony. She was sentenced to 24 months drug probation without a conviction. She must perform 30 hours public service work, and shall not consume alcohol, must submit to random drug and alcohol testing; cooperate and

satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatments as recommended. She also must pay total fines and costs of $2,290.00. Count 1, of forgery, was dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Dec. 13 AlexandraÂ C. Schaefer, 28, of Rochelle, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated battery, Class 2 felonies, and one count of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. She was sentenced to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation. She shall not consume alcohol, must submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment or treatment as recommended, and must pay total fines and costs of $1199.00. Schaefer also pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor, and battery, a Class A misdemeanor. She was sentenced to serve 5 days jail and 24 months probation, must perform 30 hours public service work, and must pay total fines and costs of $564.00. Dec. 9 Robert J. Curatola, 32, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 30. CarlosÂ J. Delos Reyes, 20, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 23. MarcusÂ J. Dewey, 28, Mount Morris, failure to register with the Violent Offender against Youth Registry, pretrial conference Jan. 23. Rudy Escutia, 26, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, endangering the life of a child, plea Jan. 31. AustinÂ M. Garner, 25, Forreston, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, preliminary status hearing status Dec. 18. RaquelÂ M. Godina, 39, Rochelle, aggravated discharge of a firearm, status hearing Jan. 23. JoseÂ G. Hernandez, 31, West Chicago, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference Jan. 30. Craig A. Kehl, 47, Oregon, obstructing justice, 402 conference hearing Jan. 30. JerimeÂ J. Kuhlemier, 38, Oregon, aggravated battery in a public place, status hearing Dec. 18. Ralph S. McCormick, 35, Chana, two counts of failure of a sex offender to report change of address or employment, preliminary hearing status Dec. 18. RayvonÂ Motton, 24, Sumner, home invasion â€“ firearm, status hearing Jan. 8.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2017-TX-17: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND OGLE COUNTY CLERK, OGLE COUNTY TREASURER, OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO, LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT, UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

Parcel Number 14-16-262-005 14-16-262-005 14-16-262-005

14-16-262-005 14-16-262-005 16-04-432-002 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 09-11-306-006 11-22-278-005 22-08-201-028 22-08-201-029 22-08-204-009 22-08-204-009 22-08-277-017 22-08-277-017 22-08-404-003

22-08-453-002 22-08-453-002 22-08-453-002 22-08-453-006 22-08-476-003 22-09-101-012 22-09-101-012

Owners/Parties Interested DEWEY, ANDREW P SR DEWEY, VIRGINIA L DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST TTEE HSI ASSET TR 2007-HE1 CITY CLERK TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS BLAKE, CONNIE HEFLEY, CHARLES SORESI, JOE ROBERTS, ROBERTA GIESE, JUDY HEIRS AND DEVISEES HEIRS AND DEVISEES TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS MORLEY, CHRISTOPHER A WHITMAN, MICHELLE WHITMAN, MICHELLE KOHS, DARRICK W KOHS, SUSAN CHMURA, WALTER CHMURA, TERESA STANCEL, JOHN F & MARIA P THE STANCEL FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TR ROGERS, JESSICA A ROGERS, JASON FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB SALEMI, RYAN NKA- QUIPSE, NERISSA HARVEY, FRANK HARVEY, KELLIE

Cert Number Street Or Common Address 2016-00016 410 S. DIVISION AVE. 2016-00016 410 S. DIVISION AVE. 2016-00016 410 S. DIVISION AVE.

2016-00016 410 S. DIVISION AVE. 2016-00016 2016-00175 2016-00195 2016-00195 2016-00195 2016-00195 2016-00195

410 S. DIVISION AVE. 503 S. 8TH ST. 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR.

2016-00195 117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 2016-00195 2016-00203 2016-00213 2016-00214 2016-00215 2016-00215 2016-00216 2016-00216 2016-00219

117 E. SOUTH PARK DR. 102 N. ELM ST. MISSISSIPPI DR. MISSISSIPPI DR. MISSISSIPPI DR. MISSISSIPPI DR. CRABAPPLE CT. CRABAPPLE CT. WILD RICE LN.

2016-00222 2016-00222 2016-00222 2016-00223 2016-00224

CHIPPEWA LN. CHIPPEWA LN. CHIPPEWA LN. CHIPPEWA LN. MISSISSIPPI DR.

2016-00228 TIMBER TRAIL DR. 2016-00228 TIMBER TRAIL DR.

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 14, 2020. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 4, 2020 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 14, 2020. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 SM-ST28760-1220

December 6,13, 20, 2019

SENTENCING

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com An Oregon woman charged with embezzling funds from an organization with ties to the Oregon School District was sentenced to two years of probation for misdemeanor theft and ordered to pay $4,596.66. One count of felony theft was dis-

missed Angela Burgett, 37, must pay the Oregon Boosters Club $3,482.66 in restitution in $100-a-month increments starting this month. The remaining $1,114 is court costs and fees Burgett took money from the club to use for personal expenses from June of 2018 through April of 2019,

while she was the club’s treasurer. She was charged April 3, when discrepancies in the club’s accounts were reported to Oregon police, and she pleaded guilty Nov. 12 in Ogle County Court. Burgett had been an administrative assistant in the Oregon School District’s main office since 2016; before that, she was a secretary at

Oregon High School for 2 years. Superintendent Tom Mahoney had said her job was unrelated to being treasurer of the boosters club, which operates independently from the school district. It raises funds through different efforts, and then donates those funds to various school-related activities.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Oregon Community Unit School District 220 206 S Tenth Street Oregon IL 61061 8157325300 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website @ www.isbe.net. SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2019

Local Sources Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District State Sources Federal Sources Total Direct Receipts/Revenues Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures Other Sources/Uses of Funds Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2018 Other Changes in Fund Balances Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2019

1000 2000 3000 4000

Educational 7,002,117

Operations & Maintenance 942,079

Debt Services 1,002,484

Transportation 399,064

Municipal Retirement/ Social Security 600,028

0 3,662,065 949,992 11,614,174 12,193,808 23,235 6,599,931 0 6,043,532

0 0 0 942,079 1,262,126 0 1,019,513 0 699,466

0 0 1,002,484 1,125,859 74,434 594,686 0 545,745

0 501,421 0 900,485 1,065,254 (34,434) 1,032,522 0 833,319

0 0 0 600,028 508,207 0 819,485 0 911,306

Capital Projects

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Working Cash 98,334 0 0 98,334 0 1,025,514 0 1,123,848

Tort 1,681,240

Fire Prevention & Safety 0

0 0 1,681,240 1,658,657 0 708,633 0 731,216

0 0 0 23,389 0 51,206 0 27,817

Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Stillman Bank, $6,354,841.83; Blue Cross Blue Shield, $2,074,763.01; INTERNAL REVENUE SERV, $1,426,221.92; Teacher Retirement System, $926,547.58; Ogle County Educational Cooperative, $670,537.82; IL. Department of Revenue, $420,505.80; IL Municipal Retirement Fund, $285,953.43; Gordon Food Service, $213,982.63; Houghton Mifﬂin Company, $196,069.72; Nordic Energy Services, $186,967.73; Midwest Transit Equip Co, $162,787.21; Santander Leasing LLC, $159,402.00; Prairie State Insurance Coop, $152,333.00; Polo CUSD 222, $133,167.00; Northern IL Health Plan, $127,658.98; Delta Dental, $122,853.28; Bay Bridge Administrators, $108,377.20; Conserv FS, $104,431.25; Commonwealth Edison Co, $87,052.98; MNJ Technologies Direct, $85,121.55; Kansas State Bank, $84,676.00; Mastercard Corporate, $81,391.45; Oregon Education Association, $68,629.00; Trinity3 LLC, $67,416.00; Marco Technologies, $60,140.11; Vanguard Energy Services, $56,787.41; Sterling Community Unit District #5, $56,726.59; City Of Oregon, $49,873.37; The Home Depot Pro, $44,335.82; OHS Hawk Athletic Fund, $40,203.95; Security Beneﬁt 457, $38,154.00; Letterman Activity Account, $36,404.19; Muller-Pinehurst Dairy, $35,701.30; WIPFLI LLP, $34,779.00; Sorinex Exercise

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Equipment, $34,000.00; Barbeck Communications, $33,458.81; Oregon Education Support Personnel Assoc, $29,350.08; Dawn J Handy, $29,207.50; MobileMind Technologies, LLC, $27,000.00; KMK Media Group, $25,706.00; Landmark Ford, $24,885.00; Applied Communications Group, $24,283.25; Freeport Industrial Rooﬁng, $24,114.00; Imprest Fund 220, $22,506.50; Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, $22,378.19; Moring Disposal, $21,459.24; Mechanical Inc, $21,223.83; CocaCola Refreshments, $21,067.87; L & K Electronics, $20,955.54; Cengage Learning, $20,835.25; Freckle, $20,689.00; Athletico Management LLC, $18,682.50; Airgas North Central, $17,854.01; IL Virtual Schools, $17,245.00; IL ﬁber Resource Group, $16,800.00; Lakeside International Trucks, $16,650.79; School Specialty Inc, $16,312.73; Oregon High School, $16,005.50; Contract Paper Group, $15,030.11; MO-ST Plumbing and Mechanical, $14,586.57; Sun Life Financial, $14,223.17; Oregon Park District, $14,060.83; Follett School Solutions, $13,858.25; Riddell/ All American Sports Corp., $13,707.33; NICOR Gas, $13,401.87; Illinois Principal Association, $13,325.76; Dekalb Implement Company, $13,118.30; Tyler Technologies, $13,022.00; Ehmen Industries Inc, $12,217.76; Pro Com Systems, $12,216.50; Verizon Wireless, $11,866.78; VSP Vision, $11,831.13; Sinnissippi Centers, $10,964.94;

PowerSchool Group LLC, $10,585.55; Humana, $10,178.84; Atlantic Research Partners, $10,000.00; Holiday Wholesale, $9,919.67; McGraw Hill School Education, $9,104.75; Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Ofﬁce, $9,080.00; Sysco Baraboo LLC, $8,922.35; Comcast Business, $7,819.62; Alarm Detection Systems, $7,785.22; Rock Valley Culligan, $7,512.50; ForeCast5 Analytics, $7,500.00; NCS Pearson, $7,482.50; All Lines Leasing, $7,331.98; Direct Energy Business, $7,153.71; Dixon Paint Company, $7,126.19; Security Lock Shop, $7,115.00; IASB, $6,893.00; Heinemann, $6,884.44; Orbit Software Inc, $6,850.00; Vail Uniﬁed School District, $6,792.00; Cintas, $6,770.00; Firms System, $6,698.25; AP Exams, $6,616.00; The Home Depot Pro Institutional, $6,555.36; Village of Mt Morris, $6,254.50; David L Rahn Junior High, $6,184.48; Constellation New Energy, $6,137.77; Steve Benesch and Sons Quarry, $6,030.00; Comcast, $5,920.59; Music Equipment Rental, $5,857.00; ServPro, $5,740.61; Spangrud and Associates, $5,640.00; HPS, LLC, $5,604.79; Humanex Ventures, $5,233.20; Aaron Hendricks, $5,135.00; TEM Environmental Inc, $5,090.00; Richard L Johnson, $5,067.20; Larson Equipment and Furniture, $4,982.50; Oregon Elementary, $4,954.39; NAPA Auto Parts, $4,899.85; Premier Agendas, $4,885.50; Menards - Sterling, $4,723.56; Purchase Power, $4,634.04;

Pattat, Janice E, $4,624.83; Sorensen and Wilder, $4,533.88; SimpleNrg Solutions Inc., $4,500.00; Quill Corporation, $4,448.34; IDES, $4,265.14; Physicians Immediate Care, $4,265.00; Lightspeed Technologies Inc, $4,084.00; Mahoney, Thomas D, $4,018.98; State Disbursement Unit, $3,815.88; Frontier_Frontier00052, $3,800.12; WORKS International Inc, $3,660.00; Entre Computer Solutions, $3,650.00; VIRCO, $3,639.04; Northern IL Disposal Services, $3,632.10; Ralﬁe’s BBQ and Catering, $3,597.60; XYLEM, $3,561.50; Discount School Supply, $3,524.97; E-Rate Online, LLC, $3,500.00; EMS Linq Inc, $3,440.00; 2HB Solutions, $3,375.00; Paxton Patterson, $3,331.06; Lowe’s, $3,280.46; Nicholson Electric, $3,161.40; Dearborn National, $3,014.97; School Health Corporation, $2,978.30; School Nurse Supply, $2,955.87; Aramark Rockford, $2,928.84; Bright Arrow Technologies, $2,915.00; Reliable, $2,913.77; Big John Portable Toilet, $2,867.26; 3D Carpet and Upholstery, $2,786.32; R.E. Wolber and Sons Excavating, $2,716.52; Chemcraft Industries, $2,704.00; Sauk Valley Massage LLC, $2,700.00; Eastbay, $2,687.81; Folding Partition Services, Inc, $2,669.00; James Bauer Built, $2,660.00; Digital School Midwest, $2,616.60; Conserv FS, Inc, $2,596.72; Sauk Valley Media, $2,545.70; Stan’s Performance Shop, $2,529.83;

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

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF, -vsSTANLEY E. LIEDEL; PATRICIA M. LIEDEL; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS NO. 18 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 8, 2019;Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Commonly known as 502 Woodland Drive, Dixon, IL 61021Permanent Index No.: 22-09-176-004 and 22-09-176-005Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $134,585.69. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435)Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452)Joseph M. Herbas (6277645)Michael Kalkowski (6185654)Laura J. Anderson (6224385)Jenna R. Vondran (6308109)Thomas Belczak (6193705)Debra Miller (6205477) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. December 6,13,20, 2019

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF, -vsSTANLEY E. LIEDEL; PATRICIA M. LIEDEL; UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; DEFENDANTS NO. 18 CH 61 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 8, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: LOT 204 IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 3, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 42 THROUGH 52 AND LOTS 86 THROUGH 91 OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 46 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392274; PARCEL 2: LOT 205 IN LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 3, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 42 THROUGH 52 AND LOTS 86 THROUGH 91 OF LOST NATION WOODLAND HOMESTEADS NO. 1 AND PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK J OF PLATS PAGE 46 AS DOCUMENT NO. 392274. Commonly known as 502 Woodland Drive, Dixon, IL 61021Permanent Index No.: 22-09-176-004 and 22-09-176-005Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $134,585.69. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this 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 Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper One of Plaintiff's Attorneys Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com Randal S. Berg (6277119) Michael N. Burke (6291435)Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452)Joseph M. Herbas (6277645)Michael Kalkowski (6185654)Laura J. Anderson (6224385)Jenna R. Vondran (6308109)Thomas Belczak (6193705)Debra Miller (6205477) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. December 6,13,20, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00162 TO: JEANNINE SCHERENBERG; SHERMAN T SCHERENBERG; RICHARD HAAN JR; LOUIS R HAAN; CITY OF OREGON; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00162 PIN 16 03 108 003 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK TWP SECT;LOT: LOTS 3 & 4 E68' LTS 5 & 6 & VAC ALLEY LYG W & ADJ LTS 3 & 4 BLK 5 EX. .01 AC FOR RD BENNETT'S AD CITY OF OREGON BK 002887 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110 Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020. Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs. CHERYL A. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 19 CH 38 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:LOTS 9 AND 10 EXCEPT SOUTH 23 FEET OF SAID LOT 10 TO BLOCK 1 IN WEBSTER'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Common Address: 309 N. PRAIRIE, POLO, IL 61064P.I.N. 14-09-462-012 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin - ARDC #6323598175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 19-01634 December 13,20,27, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00179 TO :DAWN EWALD; JODY EWALD; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00179 PIN 16 23 151 006 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK 10 TWP 23SECT/LOT 23; LOTS 9 SEVEN OAKS MANOR BK 291 PG 567 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 14TH DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110, Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020. Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs. CHERYL A. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 19 CH 38 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OGLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:Common Address: 309 N. PRAIRIE, POLO, IL 61064P.I.N. 14-09-462-012 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to 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. The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 Joseph Baldwin - ARDC #6323598175 North Franklin St. Suite 201Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL# 19-01634 December 13,20,27, 2019

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POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:15p.m. on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council for a change in the zoning ordinance of Chapter 152.003, Chapter 152.075, & Chapter 150.057. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk December 27, January December 20, 27, 2019; January3,3,2020 2020

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Notice is given of the death of LEOTA CAVANAUGH. Letters of Office were issued on December 3, 2019, to TERESA ANN WOLBER, as Independent Executor, 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. Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal.com No. 2019 P 97 By: TERESA ANN WOLBER Independent Executor December 13,20,27, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00170 TO: MICHAEL BERRY; T JOYCE BERRY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00170 PIN 16 03 301 001 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK TWP SECT/LOT 12 & W2 VAC ALLEY & ADJ BLK 1 SHEET'S 2ND SCHOOL HOUSE ADD CITY OF OREGON YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT 9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110. Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020. Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 5, A.D. 2019 , a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Ogle County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Duncan Farms, 202 S IL Rte 26, Polo, IL 61064. Dated this 5th day of December, A.D. 2019 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk December 2019 December 20, 27,20,27, 2019; January January 3, 3, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2017 TX 17 Certificate 2016-00149 TO: TERRENCE J CONNELL; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 2, 2017, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2016, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2016-00149 PIN 08 26 151 006 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: RNG/BLK 9 TWP 24 SECT/LOT 26 PT SW4 NW4 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the _14TH_ DAY OF MAY, 2020 AT _9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110. Last day for redemption is May 2, 2020. Dated December 10, 2019 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 December 20, 27, 2019 & January 3, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the interest of: Scarlette L. Thomas a minor Case No: 2018 JA 3 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Ethan Thomas and to all whom it may concern, respondent(s), and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on August 5, 2019, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by ASA Ann Switzer in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled "In the interest of Scarlette L. Thomas, a minor”, and that in courtroom 302 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on January 14, 2020 at 9:00 am or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a termination of parental rights hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered. Dated this 10 day of December, 2019 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: LAB Deputy Clerk December 20, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VERA M. DAVISON, Deceased. Case No. 2019-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of VERA DAVISON, of Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on October 2, 2019, to TONYA SHAW, whose address is 23801 126th Place, Trevor, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, and whose Attorney is DAVID D. TESS of TESS, CRULL & A.RNQUIST, LLC, P.O. Box 68, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois 61068. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61068, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this claim notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Witness, 12/10/2019 Kimberly A. Stahl TB, Clerk of the Court Prepared by: TESS, CRULL & ARNQUIST, LLC P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, 11, 61068 (815)562-8754 Phone (815) 562-3412 Fax December 20,27, January 3, 2020

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD REED, Deceased. Case No. 2019-P-72 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DONALD REED, of Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois. An Order admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing a Representative was entered on December 9, 2019 and Letters of Office were issued on December 9, 2019, to RICHARD REED, whose address is 8953 E. Fowler Rd., Rochelle, IL 61068, Ogle County, Illinois, and whose attorney is DAVID D. TESS of TESS & CRULL, LLC, P.O. Box 68, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois 61021. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61068, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this claim notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Further Notice is given to PAMELA REED, DEREK REED, DANIELLE REED and all other known or unknown Heirs or Legatees that on December 9,2019 an Order admitting Will to Probate and appointing Representative of Decedents Estate was entered in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, County of Ogle, State of Illinois admitting Will of DONALD REED and ordering that Letters of Office as Executor shall issue to RICHARD REED pursuant 755 ILCS 5/6-51. A Petition to contest the validity of the Will admitted to Probate may be filed by any interested person in a proceeding for the administration of the Testators Estate pursuant to 755 ILCS 518-1. PAMELA REED, DEREK REED and DANIELLE REED are named in the Petition as an Heir or Legatee of the Descendant. Within 42 days after the affected date of this Publication, you may file a Petition with the court to require formal proof of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/621. You will also have the right under 755 ILCS 5/8-1 to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the court within six (6) months. If you fail to appear or otherwise enter your appearance herein within 6 months of this publication your rights, if any, under or arising from the Will or Estate of DONALD REED will be barred. Witness, 12/10/2019 Kimberly A. Stahl DS Clerk f Court Prepared by: TESS & CRULL, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 68 Rochelle, IL 61068 (815)562-8754 Dreed8919th December 20,27, January 3, 2020

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