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Two Forreston athletes competed in the girls three point showdown Feb. 25. B1
A Junior High student won $500 after making a long shot. A10
An annual cooking showcase and competition returns to Barnacopia March 12. A6
Unique crafts created Feb. 27 By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Unique crafts were created with only minor setbacks Saturday morning. The Ogle County 4-H members were participating in the Day of Dabbling at the Oregon Church of God. This is an event where the older 4-H members create projects that can be taught and completed in less than an hour. One of these projects was being co-run by Jacob Ebens, Oregon. “I learned a lot about organization today,” he said. “I also learned how to run an event.” At his station, 4-H members were creating a stained glass design using melted crayon shavings and a stencil. “The iron station slowed the project down,” said Ebens. “One iron stopped working.” Fortunately for Ebens the 4-H members were patient and everyone was able to complete most of the project. “Some stencils still needed to be glued and cut,” said Ebens. Another project involving
Tractor Day The annual Forreston FFA tractor day was held Feb. 26 at Forreston High School. Students were invited to drive their tractors to school to display them in the front parking lot. Above, one of the smallest tractors brought to the school was a garden tractor. At right, are a pair of orange Allis-Chalmers tractors. Photos by Chris Johnson
“4-H teaches you how to go with the flow and adapt so we adapted.” — Natalie Carlson Byron crayons also had a meltdown during the event. “One of our heat guns failed,” said Natalie Carlson, Byron. “It made it hard to get everything done.” Her workshop was melted crayon art. Crayons are placed around a blank canvas and melted by a heat source, like a hair dryer or heat gun. “4-H teaches you how to go with the flow and adapt so we adapted,” she said. Originally there were four people per station and this station, but because of the broken heat gun, six had to share the remaining two hair dryers. “It worked out in the end,” said Carlson. The idea for this project was from a Pinterest post Carlson viewed. “I learned how to make the crayon art and made the samples,” she said. Turn to A3
Polo speller earns a second trip to Washington DC By Chris Heimerman Sauk Valley Media cheimerman@sauk valley.com For nearly three hours and 37 rounds, Rebekah Zeigler did all she could to keep the blood from rushing to her head. When Tom Wadsworth, emcee of the first combined Lee-Ogle-Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee, turned and announced to the Centennial Elementary School fifth-grader, “You’re going to Washington!”, she put her hands on her cheeks and dragged her fingers down to reveal bright red streaks – streaks of relief, no doubt. In spelling scullion correctly Feb. 25, the defending Lee-Ogle champ from Polo again punched her ticket to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will be held May 22 to 27 in National Harbor, Maryland. She also survived a showdown with three other spellers – eventual runnerup Mariam Elahmady of River Bend Middle School in Fulton, Aaliyah Gaffey of Challand Middle School in Sterling, and Rebekah Starwalt of Byron Middle School – that began in Round 14 and lasted the subsequent 13 rounds. Typically, Wadsworth waits for the final three spellers to bring them to the front of the stage, but after the quartet, along with
Taylor Miller, Forreston, duked it out for five rounds, until Miller bowed out on the word quisling – she went with the double-z – he brought the foursome to the front after Round 15. He obviously knew the talent that was on hand. So did the defending champion. “They were really, really good spellers,” she said. “I started sweating and got really nervous that I would spend one wrong.” But she relied on two tried-and-true techniques to prevail. First, she clasped her hands together and told herself she was “cool, calm, and in control,” a trick she learned at Gymnastics Divine in Dixon. “Only I couldn’t bite my nails this time, because I painted them,” she said. Understandable, given the packed auditorium at Dixon High. Second, every time she stoically approached the microphone and heard her word, she “wrote” the word on the back of her number card as she spelled it. Gaffey, an eighth-grader, used a similar technique, only she “scribbled” on her hand. At one point, she showed incredible resolve by getting halfway through phenomenon, getting stuck, then starting over. Spellers can do that, as long as they don’t change the letters they’ve already
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spoken. But she spelled her 26th word of the day, vivaci, with an “e” on the end. “You did extremely well today,” Wadsworth said. Two rounds later, fatigue set in for the sixth-grader from Byron. Starwalt, smooth until that point, swapped the “i” and the “u” in prosciutto. “I don’t know how to spell it, either,” Wadsworth said as he comforted her. When he later presented
her with her prizes – a $50 Amazon gift card and a Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary – he joked, “as if she’ll ever need it.” When Elahmady rattled off nenuphar, and Zeigler followed by nailing bobbejaan in the next round, Wadsworth wiped his forehead, looked over and smiled with disbelief. Dr. Ahmed Elahmady wasn’t surprised. His daughter spends two hours a
day studying her words, and even has her words on her phone, so she can study on the go. “She’s a very smart kid,” he said. “She takes after her mother.” But having gone through all the words Wadsworth could have imagined the students would need, he was forced to move on to a list they hadn’t been privy to. They’re given a list of about 1,500 words to agonize over in advance, and he had
to go off that list. “I’m not exaggerating when I say the words were harder this year, and the students were better this year, than I’ve seen in 34 years,” he said. “This bee had better spellers who advanced farther than anyone had ever done in this contest. There was a percentage of kids who were more prepared than we’d ever seen.” “I would’ve been lost after Round 1,” Turn to A9
Forreston fourth grader Miles Gordon takes a turn spelling Forreston seventh grader Taylor Miller steps up to the Feb. 25 at the Regional Bee. Photo by Alex Paschal mike at the Regional Bee. Photo by Alex Paschal
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Retirement celebration for Rebecca Huntley planned A retirement celebration for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder Rebecca Huntley will be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the county board room on the third floor of the
Ogle County Courthouse. Huntley, who has served in her current post for 18 years, announced her retirement last August. Her last day on the job will be Friday, March 18.
Huntley began her career in public service by serving on the county board for five years, and then was the first victim witness advocate for the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s
office, a job she held for six years. She was first elected county clerk in November of 1998 and was re-elected four times to four-year terms, most recently in
2014. Prior to serving on the county board, Huntley was the legal advocate for HOPE, a domestic violence shelter in Rochelle.
The Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River, will host a presentation on the identification and preservation of historic photographs on Wednesday, March 9 at 6
p.m. Sharon Welton, Executive Director of the Stephenson County Historical Museum, will explore historic photography and how understanding the subject
can help in identifying and preserving family photographs. She will discuss various historic photographic processes, materials, and formats.
Clues within the photos, such as fashion and props will also be discussed, as well as proper care of original photos. Examples of actual photos will be shared
during the presentation. Registration is requested, but not required. For more information, or to register for this event, call the Bertolet Memorial Library at 815-738-2742.
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Forrestville Valley School District will host preschool screenings on Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forreston Reformed Church,
Christina McBride, Mt. Morris, prepares to do her laundry Feb. 25 at The Mat, Mt. Morris’ new laundromat. The business on Ill. 64 is open 24 hours a day for anyone to stop in and wash a load or two. Photo by Vinde Wells
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501 S. Third Ave., Forreston. Children must be 3 years old by Aug. 31, born before Aug. 31, 2013 to participate. Students currently enrolled in a district preschool
programed not need to be screened again. To schedule an appointment call German Valley Grade School at 815-362-2279 beginning on Feb. 22.
Family movie night is March 18 German Valley United Methodist Church, 7 Main St., German Valley, will host a Family Movie Night Event on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. The movie, “Summer Snow” from American A men’s prayer breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 7 a.m. at Forreston Reformed Church. Rev. Bruce Otto will be the speaker.
Breakfasts will be held every Saturday in March in preparation for Lent. All area men are invited to attend free of charge.
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Family Studios and Provident Films, will be shown on the big screen in the sanctuary. No admission will be charged. The doors and concessions will open at 6:15 p.m. Concessions will be sold
at a nominal charge and proceeds will benefit the Mission Fund. For more information call the church office at 815362-2124 or visit www. germanvalleyumc.org.
Garden fair will be May 13-14 The Stephenson County Historical Society will host a garden fair May 13-14 on the museum grounds, 1440 S. Carroll Ave., Freeport. Vendors are being sought for the event. Acceptable products or
services include garden plants landscaping service and materials, original (no imports) garden art, garden antiques, furniture, and accessories. Booths are open to businesses, individuals, and
non-profit organizations. For more information go to the events page on the website www.stephsohs. org where a downloadable application can be found or call the museum office at 815-232-8419.
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Meteorologically, spring is here. Total eclipse of the sun is March 8— the first of five eclipse this year. It should be a little wetter, cooler, and windier than normal. Best chances for storms are 4-6 (severe), 8-9, and 12-14. Still may have snow. Winter is hanging on.
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Day of Dabbling was held Saturday From A1 These classes would not have been held if it were not for the participants that signed up to take the workshops. Wesley Immel, Blackhawk Crossings 4-H, signed up for the stained glass crayons and a sewing workshop. For sewing, the 4-H members made felt notebook covers that required a simple top stitch to complete.
“I tried to get it done but made the stitches too big,� said Immel. “I will take them out and finish it when I get home.� He was proud of what he made and was looking forward to completing more crafts. “I signed up for all the crafts today,� he said. The Day of Dabbling is an annual event hosted by the Ogle County 4-H clubs.
Hannah Noble and Natalie Carlson work on a melted Ashley Williams of the Leaf River Soaring Eagles proudly crayon art project Feb. 27 during the annual Day of shows the melted crayon stained glass butterfly she made Dabbling event at the Oregon Church of God. PHoto by during Day of Dabbling Feb. 27. Photo by Chris Johnson Chris Johnson
Above, is a piece of melted crayon art was made by Natalie Carlson, Byron. At right, Blackhawk Crossings 4-H member Wesley Immel tests his sewing skills while making a felt notebook cover. Photos by Chris Johnson
Polo Fire District residents turned out for meeting By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Approximately 30 Polo Fire District residents turned out Monday evening to ask questions about the two referenda that will be on the March 15 ballot. Fire district officials are asking residents for more money to operate both the fire and ambulance services. One referenda asks for a property tax increase from 30 to 40 cents per $100 equalized assessed valuation (EAV) for fire department,
and the other asks for the same amount for the ambulance service. That means for a house valued at $150,000, the real estate taxes could increase a maximum of approximately $100, excluding exemptions, if both measures get the nod from voters. However, district board vice president Mark Bergstrom said the increase will be less than that because the board does not plan to levy the full amount for either service. For fire protection, not
more than the 30 cents that is now on tax bills will be levied, at least for now. “The fire side is sitting in pretty good shape so it won’t go up at all,� he said. “We just want to have the ability to go up if we need to.� The district missed out on getting a grant for the purchase of new radios about three years ago because it wasn’t taxing at 30 cents, the maximum allowed by the state at that time. “We were the only department in the county that didn’t get a grant for the
radios because we weren’t at the maximum,� Bergstrom said. The district had to borrow more than $80,000 to pay for the radios, he said. The board does need more income for the ambulance service, Bergstrom said, but has no plans of levying the full 40 cents at this time. The district contracts with ATS to provide emergency medical technicians around the clock, and their fees are going up, he said. When the contract with ATS began in 2009, the annual cost to the district was $288,267. The cost for
2016 will be $327,000 with annual increases projected after that. The contract year begins May 1. The ambulance rates charged by the district to patients have not increased since ATS took over, Bergstrom said. The state budget crisis has made the situation more difficult, he said, because Medicaid and Medicare payments to transport patients have stopped. The ambulance service averages at least 30 calls per month. The reason for asking for two increases is that fire and
ambulance revenues cannot be mixed. According to state law, funds levied for fire protection must be used solely for that purpose, and funds levied for the ambulance service must be spent for just that. Bergstrom said an ambulance referendum for an increase of 30 to 40 cents was approved by voters in 2007, but could not be put into effect because state law at that time did not allow it. Any increases approved by voters this month will not appear on their tax bills until 2017.
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Democrats to meet Ogle County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, March 9 beginning at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Restaurant, 101 W. Second St., Byron. A room is reserved. Come at 6 p.m. to order from the menu and dine before the 7 p.m. meeting. Upcoming summer events, the annual picnic, and preparations for the November election are on the agenda.
The third annual JFK Dinner, a six-county political fundraiser on June 2, will be discussed. As the last meeting before the March 15 Primary Election, final preparations for Democratic candidates will, of course, be discussed. For more information, contact Chairman Jim Bryant at 815-881-1005 or at DemJimBryant@earthlink.net.
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Obendorfs to mark 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Obendorf, Polo, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 12 with an open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Dad’s/ Pinecricker Café in Polo. Kenneth Obendorf and Elizabeth Isley were united in marriage Feb. 17, 1951 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo by Dr. K. E. Irvin. The open house is being hosted by their four children, Bruce (Robin) Obendorf, Mt. Morris, Krista (James) Lichtenheld, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Steve (Cheri) Obendorf, Naperville, and Susan (Tim) O’Connor, Mt. Carroll. They have 15 grandchildren, Dr. Amy (Preston) James, Dennison,
Andrew (Liz) Obendorf. Chicago, Adam Obendorf, Denver, Colorado, Allen (Mallory) Obendorf, Denver, Colorado, and Beth Anne Obendorf, Mt. Morris, Tara (Melvin) Todd, Marshville, North Carolina, Louis Lichtenheld, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Alan (Katie) Lichtenheld, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kyle (Rebecca) Obendorf, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kenny, Lori, and Daniel Obendorf, all of Naperville, and Clare, Natalie, and Lily O’Connor, all of Mt. Carroll. They also have four greatgrandchildren.
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Woman’s Club to offer scholarships Oregon GFWC Woman’s Club continues to offer scholarships to help to adult women of both rural and city of Oregon. Among the criteria required for applications are the applicant must be 25 years of age by Dec. 1 of each year and have completed 15 course hours. This scholarship is offered to help those women who are attempting to further their undergraduate education at a community college, state college, or vocational program. The Oregon GFWC Woman’s Club is supportive of all
woman attempting to further their education and recognizes that many women have had to drop out of college earlier and now have gone back to continue their education. In an attempt to help these women, the Woman’s Club will review applications each spring and fall. Applications can be accepted at any time of the year and are most easily available by calling Judy Groharing 815-652-2047 or Susan Senti at 815-980-3447. They are also available at local community and vocational colleges.
LSSI is still offering variety of services By Mark A. Stutrud President and CEO Lutheran Social Services of Illinois For more than 149 years, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has responded, grown, and changed to meet the needs of the most at-risk residents of our state.
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First State Bank ShannonPolo-Lake Carroll announced the addition of Kaylene Plog to the staff at its Polo facility. Plog began her employment with First State Bank on Feb. 1. She has eight years of Ogle County Clerk banking experience. Rebecca Huntley issued the Plog grew up in following marriage licenses. Milledgeville and graduated from Milledgeville High Feb. 19 School. Larry A. Fouts and Cecilia She now resides in Mt. A. Jiles, both of Mt. Morris. Morris with her family, Michael Reynolds and sons, Feb. 23 Augustine and Thomas. Michael J. Schultz and
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Suters to celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Suter, Chana, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 13 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Wayne Suter and the former RuDella Benson were married March 9, 1956 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. They have two children, Wenda (Dana) Comacho, Rochelle, and Randy Suter, Oregon. They have four grandchildren, Nikki (Rob) Winterton, Mt. Morris;
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In 2016, we face more change. Due to the unprecedented, extended state budget impasse, LSSI announced in late January that it was closing 30 of its programs throughout Illinois, the majority of which affect seniors as well as persons in need of treatment for substance issues. While there are several programs closing that serve Ogle County, LSSI still continues to offer a variety of services county-wide. Our programs and offices in Nachusa form an integral part of our services in the community—and an important part of our history on the site of Nachusa Lutheran Home for Children, established in 1903. Programs that remain fully operational at this time, based out of the Nachusa Lutheran Home campus, include our Foster Care and Intact Family Services Programs, Intensive Placement Stabilization Services, Project LEAD (Leaders Encouraging Abstinence from Drugs), Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services, and Choices, our residential substance abuse program for adolescents.
mentoring and support at the junior high and high school level. Our Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services program has the capability to work with at-risk students/youth in Ogle County, in addition to responding to runaway/ lockout crises. There is no charge to families for either of the services provided by these two programs.
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All of these programs provide services to Ogle County residents, and three — Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services, Intensive Placement Stabilization Services, and Project LEAD — receive funding from the Ogle 708 Board. Project LEAD has experienced rapid expansion in schools in both Ogle and Lee Counties, providing a proven, evidence-based curriculum to reduce substance abuse among our youth. LSSI is actively seeking grants to further expand this program to include student
Additionally, LSSI offers affordable senior housing apartments in Rochelle (Lincoln Manor), Freeport (Meadow Ridge and Prairie Ridge Apartments), and DeKalb (Greenbrier Apartments); and group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in Dixon and Sterling, to name a few of our services in Ogle County as well as neighboring counties. Through the collective support of churches, volunteers, philanthropic partners, and funders like the 708 Board, who have placed their trust in LSSI, we are committed to continuing services in Ogle County and communities statewide.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 1 p.m. Afternoon Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads
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Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com
EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHANA UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon 606 Main St., Chana 61015 (Payne’s Point) Pastor Chan Ik Choi Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-7683 Office: 815-732-2424 chanaumc@gmail.com Worship Service 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Education Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE Holy Communion Celebrated CHURCH the First Sunday of Each Month OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Mt. Morris LUTHERAN CHURCH Senior Pastor 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Bruce McKanna 815-284-4554 Associate Pastor Pastor David Andermann Lance Mennen 815-632-6767 815-734-4942 9 a.m. Worship Service Thursday, March 3—1 p.m. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Ladies Bible Study Sunday, March 6—9 a.m. Friday, March 4—9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion, MOM’s Group Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m. Saturday, March 5—7 a.m. Education Hour Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, March 6—8:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerOPEN BIBLE Mission Fellowship; 10 a.m. 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Worship Service; 5 p.m. Youth Luke Schier, Pastor Group 815-946-2848 Tuesday, March 8—9 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Ladies Prayer Circle We include children in our Wednesday, March 9—6 Sunday Worship experience a.m. Mt. Morris Men’s Prayer “Grandkids Class” Meeting Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Log onto our website at after our Praise & Blended http://www.efcmm.org to check Worship Time. out our latest opportunities and Bible-Based updates Passion for God Compassion for People FAITH DISCOVERY Visit Our Website: CHURCH PoloOpenBible.org 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor CROSSROADS 815-946-3588 COMMUNITY CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 10 a.m. Worship Service 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Nursery Available Pastor Chris Bradshaw We are an independent nonSundays at 10 a.m. denominational Christian 815-837-5255 church. whitepines@crossroadscn.com Visitors are always welcome. We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching FAITH EVANGELICAL through LUTHERAN CHURCH engaging messages, and 402 Second Ave., Forreston powerful video Pastor Scott Ralston Join us after the service in Church 815-938-3203 our cafe for coffee, snack & “ A Church with a Heart — fellowship In the Heart of Forreston”
Church News Deadline
The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com or faxed to 815-732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.
9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Thursday, March 3—6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, March 6—9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Wednesday, March 9—6 p.m. Lenten Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:30 p.m. Choir Thursday, March 10—4:30 p.m. Worship & Music Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, March 3—6:30 p.m. Trustees Sunday, March 6—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 7—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 2 p.m. Bingo at Polo Wednesday, March 9—6-7:30 p.m. Book Study FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America 815-938-3605 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Worship & Sunday School at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Fellowship at 10 a.m. Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m.
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
ers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. March’s Bible Books of the Month are Romans and I and II Corinthians.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Barb Good 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School after Children’s Time at 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Confirmation Preparation 10:15 a.m. Activities during the Week: Thursday, March 3—6 p.m. Habitat Sunday, March 6—Youth to LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH see Movie “Eddie the Eagle” Monday, March 7—10 a.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Women’s Bible Study Pastor David Poust Tuesday, March 8—6:30 Sunday, March 6—10:30 a.m. Worship Service & p.m. Cub Scout Den Meeting Wednesday, March 9—8:30 Children’s Church a.m. OCEC Preschool Screening; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday LIGHTHOUSE UNITED Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. Serenity METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Program; 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, March 10—10:30 Pastor Chan Ik Choi a.m. OCEC Preschool ScreenHandicapped Accessible ing Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Age Three through CHURCH Sixth Grade. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Everyone is Welcome 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN POLO CHURCH OF THE 409 W. Brayton Road BRETHREN P.O. Box 2055 Congress Ave. & Webster St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 (The church is handicapped Pastor Ginny Haney accessible) Phone: 815-734-4573 Pastor Leslie Lake Office hours Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Thursday, March 3—11:30 11 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Food Pantry Board Meeting PRAIRIE DELL Friday, March 4—9 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN Women’s Fellowship CHURCH Sunday, March 6—8:15 a.m. 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. WorShannon ship with Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship;10:45 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 Sunday School; Reports due 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School for CBM 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, March 8—8:30 11:15 a.m. Fellowship a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, March 9—6:30 REVIVE COMMUNITY p.m. Chimes Rehearsal CHURCH NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris OF GOD follow@revivemtm.com 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon 815-994-0428 Pastor David Demmer Southern Baptist 815-732-7404 Saturday Night Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 5:30 p.m. Service Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Forreston Craig Arnold, Pastor Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 812-236-1213 Church: 815-938-2194 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Worship Service 10:05 a.m. CHURCH Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 1000 Ill. 64 West a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Oregon Open at New Life Community Pastor Barbara Seward Center 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org OREGON Email:saint.bride.church@ CHURCH OF GOD gmail.com 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Services Pastor Michael Hoffman Sunday-Holy Communion-8 815-732-6847 and 10 a.m. You and your family are inClasses vited to join us in worship on Children’s Sunday School & Sunday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study Available Guest speaker Brian St. Bride’s follows traditional Foehlich’s message is titled “BeAnglican-Episcopal church lieve It or Not.” practices; is biblically based Communion will be celebrat- and both family and individual ed. Dennis Cheatwood will give oriented. Visitors are always the Communion Comments. welcomed. Greeting you will be Debbie and Nichole Harper. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN During morning worship an CHURCH exceptionally fine Children’s West Grove Road at Church is offered for children 3 Columbine Rd. years old through Grade 5. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday School begins at 9:30 Saturday, March 5—6 p.m. a.m. and includes classes for First Communion Class adults, young adults, teens, chilSunday, March 6—9:15 a.m. dren and infants. Children’s Sunday School, Special attention is given in Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 each class to issues and topics a.m. Congregational Bible related to the particular needs Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; and interests of each group. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with The Wednesday night Youth Communion; 11:30 a.m. Senior Group meets at 6 p.m. at Choir Rehearsal East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Wednesday, March 9—6 Daysville Road. p.m. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m. The local Weight Watch- Lenten Service
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, March 3—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Friday, March 4—8 a.m. Bulletin & Tidings Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, March 5—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, March 6—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for PreschoolGrade 6 Monday, March 7—6:30 p.m. Committee Meetings Tuesday, March 8—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 Wednesday, March 9—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High; 5:30 p.m. Choristers, Chime Choir; 6 p.m. Soup Supper; 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service, Theme: Sensing the Nearness of God, Topic: Taste; 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, March 10—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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What’s Cookin’ at Barnacopia What’s Cookin’, the spring fundraiser for Rock River Center will be Saturday, March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Barnacopia, 2570 N. Westbranch Rd., Polo. The event keeps growing. A total of 31 teams will cook and serve samples of appetizers, entrées, side dishes, or desserts.
The main floor of Barnacopia will be filled with outstanding food as teams are vying for trophies which will be awarded at the end of the evening. Everyone attending What’s Cookin’ will get a ballot when they enter and during the evening can vote for the best entry in each category
and the Best of Show. Two cash bars will be located on the main floor. All attendees can view the displays in the museum at Barnacopia. Tickets are $20 each, and are available at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, or by phone at 815732-3252.
All are welcome to the event, which helps Rock River Center continue its mission to provide resources to improve the quality of life for the disadvantaged, caregivers and older adults of Ogle County. For more information about the center go to www.rockrivercenter.org.
Preschool screenings will be offered Goodies Galor team members Linda Brown and Bobbie Preschool screening for Deen will be at What’s Cookin’. Photo supplied children ages 2 years, 6
Breakfast is served in Monroe Center The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will be holding its All-YouCan-Eat buffet breakfast on Sunday, March 6 at the fire station, 104 West St.,
Monroe Center. Serving is from 7 to 11 a.m. Prices are $8 for adults, and $4 for children ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under eat free.
months to 5 years of age (who are not enrolled in kindergarten) will be held throughout Ogle County as listed below. This screening is a routine check of your child’s general development in the areas of language, concepts, and motor skills. A hearing and vision screening are also available. Each screening takes about one hour.
2722. Screenings will be held in the following school districts: •Oregon: Call Oregon Elementary School at 815732-5300. Wednesday, March 9: 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 10: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, March 11: 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Located at the United Methodist Church, 200 S. Fourth St., Oregon. •Polo: Call Centennial
School at 815-946-3811. Monday, March 14: 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Located at St. Mark’s Church, 201 N. Division, Polo. •Forrestville Valley: Call German Valley School at 815-362-2279. Friday, March 4: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, March 18: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at Forreston Reformed Church, 301 S. Third Ave., Forreston.
Pancake supper March 5
First Fridays starts earlier Beginning Friday, March 4, First Fridays open stage music shows will begin one hour earlier at 6 p.m. Musician sign-up will be moved one-half hour earlier to 5:30 p.m. First Friday shows are now at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Street, Mt. Morris. Seating capacity in the theatre has been increased in response to the crowd that attended last month’s First Friday. The musical format will remain unchanged. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities. Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music, often described as New Folk or Americana, is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system by Kent Anders is
Appointments are necessary. Parents are strongly encouraged to be on time for their scheduled time slot or they may be asked to reschedule if more than 10 minutes late. An infant and toddler screening questionnaire can be available for children from birth through 2 years, 6 months of age. Questionnaires and return envelopes are available upon request by calling 815-234-
Bring the whole family to Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Payne’s Point on Saturday, March 5 for an old-fashioned pancake and sausage supper. Adult admission is $7, kids from age 5 to 11 are $3, and age 4 and under eat free. Supper will be served from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.
Quilt guild to meet
Emmanuel is located near the corner of East Brick Road and Stillman Road in rural Oregon. From Ill. 64, take Chana Road north to Brick Road, then east to Payne’s Point at Stillman Road, bearing left at the Y intersection. From Ill. 72, take Stillman Road south out of Stillman
Cassie Schlais, owner of Lucky 2B Quilting in Pecatonica, will speak at the at Country Crossroads Quilt Guild meeting on Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd. Forreston.
Valley, approximately seven miles. The white frame church is on the west side of Stillman Road and is handicapped accessible. Call 815-732-2424 for more information. Come hungry, leave happy, rain or shine!
The guild meets the third Monday of the month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door.
Penny Cardinal is Saturday Teenage musician Caleb Erickson, who plays acoustic and electric guitar, and the mandolin, appeared with the group Mountain Grass in one of the performances of First Fridays’ inaugural Pinecrest Grove show in February. Photo supplied
supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy the evening. First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, a new Fourth Friday at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth Friday shows (when
they occur) in Franklin Grove. The McKendrie Street Cafe, directly adjacent to the theatre, features a menu of food and beverage. Pinecrest Grove Community Center is located six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Street, Mt. Morris. Parking is available in the lot on the north side of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side of PGCC. The building is completely handicap accessible.
The annual 4-H Penny carnival on Saturday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum, 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon. The 2016 game theme is “Exploring the Wonders of Science!” This annual event is open to the public and features games created by 4-H club members.
Games cost 25 cents each or 50 games for $10. Prizes are awarded win or lose. The event will include a door prize drawing. A snack stand will be available. Two 4-H clubs will be awarded special cash prizes for games that are “Most Entertaining” and “Most Creative.”
4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension.
The Performing Arts Guild announces auditions for the upcoming production of the comedy “The Big Five-Oh” by Brian Mitchell. Auditions will be held Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the library at the Pinecrest Grove Community
Center on McKendrie Avenue two blocks south of Brayton Road in Mt Morris. Show dates are June 1012 and 17-19. The cast required is three males and four females. The play will be directed by David Sheely and produced by Karen Urish. “The Big Five-Oh” is
a hilarious, sometimes touching account of a grown man coming to terms with his age, his relationship with his son, and his future. It is the story of a middle-aged man finally growing up. Materials will be provided. For more information call Sheely at 719-740-6162.
For more information about this or any other county 4-H program, call Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191 or visit online at www.extension.uiuc. edu/bdo.
PAG will hold auditions
New 2016 Ogle County Plat Books are available The 2016 Ogle County Land Atlas and Plat Book is now available from Rockford Map.com.
This is the 17th edition produced by Rockford Map Publishers since the first one published in 1953.
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Soup Luncheon & Pie Auction Sunday, March 6th 12pm-3pm Serving Chili, Potato Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham/Turkey Sandwiches, and Homemade Pies Adults $7, Children 6-10 $3.50, Children 5 & under free All proceeds go to Shannon Lanark Food Pantry & Forreston New Life Food Pantry & Church Missions
An aerial map lies opposite each township parcel map, providing a quick gauge to the use of a particular parcel. Plat books are a reference tool for landowners and business owners, and can be used as a reference guide for industries such as agriculture, land development, hunting, real
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Public Voice Voting for Cook Dear Editor, Be sure and look for Laura Cook’s name on the ballot and vote for this outstanding citizen on March 15. Laura Cook’s abundant knowledge and experience makes her the best candidate for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. I am supporting Laura Cook in the upcoming General Primary Election. Laura Cook definitely has my vote! Joyce Long Oregon
Supports Welty Dear Editor, Everyone knows the State of Illinois has significant financial troubles. With the current budget crisis in Springfield, those troubles could impact us at the county level in the near future. Bill Welty is a CPA, he was a high level financial officer in a Fortune 500 company, and he started his own highly successful business. He has been able to use his significant knowledge in the area of finance and experience in business to help our county deal with the issues it has faced in the last several years. Other candidates may have the best of intentions but we also need Bill Welty’s knowledge of and background in high level finance for the challenges ahead. We need to re-elect Bill Welty to the county board for our best chance to deal with the problems that the state may pass down to us. A little over 10 years ago Bill and his wife Judy decided to return to their home town and do what they could to help it be the kind of place we all want it to be. As a current county board member and committee chairman he has worked hard to make that happen. Let’s re-elect Bill Welty while we can and keep our county the kind of place we all want to live in. Vote for Bill Welty for the Ogle County Board in District 2. Dick Gambrel Chana
Vote for Cook
Dear Editor, I am writing to share my endorsement of Laura J. Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Laura Cook professionally and personally for a number of years. In her position as chief deputy county clerk, I have found her to be professional, knowledgeable, polite, friendly, and always willing to take an extra step to be of assistance in her position. As chief deputy county clerk for the last 17 years, Laura has had the unique opportunity to serve with two county clerks; former county clerk Jean Wolfe and current and retiring county clerk Rebecca Huntley. The county clerk & recorder’s office has five major functions: 1) clerk of the county board & keeper of county records, 2) chief election officer for Ogle County, 3) keeper of vital records (births, civil union certificates, marriages, and deaths, 4) computation of property taxes & redemption of delinquent taxes, 5) record and maintain all land transactions for Ogle County. Not only has Laura fulfilled those five obligations of office, in Laura’s 17 years as Ogle County Chief Deputy Clerk and Information Technology Coordinator, she has been a leader in technological advances in the Ogle County Clerk’s office. In addition, she was the implementation coordinator for Illinois E-Pay thus streamlining payments emanating from this office and also coordinated the Ogle County Clerk’s Office Digital Data Conversion.
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With her longtime residency in Ogle County, her community volunteerism and her vast knowledge of the clerk’s Office and Ogle County, she is a worthy candidate for this office. Please join me in casting your vote for Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk and Recorder on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Respectfully, Judith E. Lowry Davis Junction
Likes Gouker
Dear Editor, The March 15 Primary Election for Ogle County Board District 6 is important for the Byron community, but particularly for the Byron School District and other Byron taxing bodies. The county board seat is currently held by Republican Kim Gouker: In addition to being a county board member, Kim is county board chairman; having the county board chair be from Byron when the county and our schools are negotiating over taxes with Exelon - as we are now - is crucial. Kim Gouker has been the county’s representative to the Exelon negotiating process for many years. The Exelon facility has been devalued by $27 million, which costs the Byron School District $810,000 in annual revenues. As a result, the board of education will be forced to eliminate six teaching positions. The Byron Forest Preserve, Byron Museum District, Byron Fire Protection District and Byron Public Library District all will lose revenue, as well. The school district is challenging the lowered value through the state appeals process while simultaneously negotiating a long-term agreement with Exelon, which will stabilize the budgets of local taxing bodies. Kim Gouker leads both of those efforts; our best chance to bring those funds back to the Byron School District is with Kim Gouker at the helm. Kim is a lifelong Byron resident and lifelong Republican; he is a business owner, community volunteer and a passionate advocate for Byron schools and the other local taxing bodies that add tremendously to our quality of life. He is uniquely qualified to continue as Byron’s county board representative. Along with others who care passionately about the education of Byron’s young people, I will be voting for Kim Gouker, County Board District 6 in the March 15 primary election. I hope you will join me. Sincerely, Carol Nauman Byron School Board Member
Cook is asset
Dear Editor, Laura Cook is a great asset to the Ogle County Clerk’s Office. She has shown her dedication, with over 17 years experience. Laura has the qualities that we are looking for. She will work hard for the residents of Ogle County. She is very knowledgable of the position and has been able to quickly answer any questions we have had. With her experience as chief deputy clerk, it makes her the easy choice for county clerk and recorder. Join us in electing Laura Cook for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. Brad & Lisa Brubaker Oregon
Vote for O’Brien
Dear Editor, I’ve been paying attention to the Ogle County Clerk and Recorder’s race. I’m impressed with Tiffany O’Brien’s plan on saving the county money and her overall experience in office.
I’m also impressed with her dedication to her campaign, and I believe she will bring this dedication to the job for many years to come. She has a good reputation and is highly spoken of. She has my vote on March 15. Jon Barnhart Oregon
Likes O’Brien
Dear Editor, Tricia and I have had the pleasure of watching Tiffany O’Brien grow into an excellent deputy clerk for Ogle County because of her dedication and hard work. She has all of the attributes to be a successful leader. We believe she will make an even better county clerk and recorder for the citizens of Ogle County for many years to come. We need your support to elect Tiffany O’Brien as our next county clerk and recorder. Michael Mallon Retired Judge & Lawyer Tricia Mallon Rochelle
Vote for O’Brien
Dear Editor, In the March 15 election we are voting for Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. We have known the O’Brien family for many years. Their family values and work ethic started back with their grandparents and have continued on through the generations. Tiffany will make a sincere, trustworthy, and strong leader. Vote for O’Brien on March 15. Ron and Carol Davidson Creston
O’Brien strong
Dear Editor, We are writing to show our support for Tiffany O’Brien as Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. We know Tiffany has strong and honest work ethics, valuable knowledge of the job, and willingness to improve in any aspect. We have known Tiffany for over 30 years and we have witnessed her dedication to anything she does, from school, sports, and jobs, to friends and family. We encourage everyone to support our great friend as the next county clerk and recorder. We will be voting for Republican Tiffany O’Brien on March 15. Heidi Bonilla Heather McPhearson Rochelle
Supports O’Brien Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. As a retired Ogle County Board member, I know she is qualified for the office. With 11 years experience working in the County Clerk’s office there is no learning curve required here. Tiffany is well-prepared to execute the duties of county clerk and recorder. Tiffany has proven to be efficient, a hard worker, knowledgeable of the office, honest, and most important, a guardian of the taxpayers dollars. Tiffany has demonstrated a plan to save the taxpayers $150,000 her first four years in office. Therefore I believe Tiffany O’Brien is the best choice to be our next county clerk and recorder. So please join me in electing Tiffany O’Brien, a lifetime Ogle County resident. Larry Boes Byron
Vote for O’Brien
Dear Editor, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us. Today we want to express our support for Tiffany O’Brien who is a candidate
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for Ogle County Clerk and Recorder. We have spent quite a bit of visiting with Tiffany and really like her platform and plans when elected county clerk. She has been working toward the goal to be county clerk and has worked every job in that office to prepare herself over the 11 years she has been employed there. Tiffany plans to continue doing her present job along with the county clerk duties and will not need to hire anyone to replace her[self]. This is good! We would like for you to vote for Tiffany O’Brien on Tuesday March 5, 2016. We feel she will do an excellent job for the residents of Ogle County. See you at the polls! Clint and Fran Strouse Oregon
Reising caring
Dear Editor, Wayne Reising is a caring and dedicated business professional and volunteer committed to serving in the best interest of his clients and the citizens of Ogle County. His experience includes serving as vice chair of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission and as the Ogle County Business Representative to the B.E.S.T. (Business Employment Skills Team), the agency responsible for providing employment skills training and administration of the federally-funded Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for Ogle and six surrounding counties. In addition, he has demonstrated his commitment and dedication to help make our community a better place to live, work, and do business through participation in numerous leadership roles with the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Kiwanis Club, and Project Oregon. I have had the pleasure of working with Wayne both as a business professional and serving on numerous community projects for many years. Wayne listens to concerns, seeks out options to resolve problems, and makes decisions based on what he feels is in the best interest of those he represents. He would serve the residents of District 2 well as a member of the Ogle County Board. Donna Mann Oregon
Supports Beitel Dear Editor, The opportunity to improve our county and our community is fast approaching. It is time to elect our leaders. The individuals that we chose to make decisions for us “the people.” Mr. Gregory Beitel is that individual to choose for Ogle County Board Member, a four-year term in District 6-Byron. Greg and his family are invested members of our community, striving to do it better than those that came before him. His experience in management of large scale community projects and success at building and maintaining high dollar budgets speaks to his trusted accountability. Greg has grown good working relationships with the various departments of our county, its city and state. His positive, level headed thinking ensures us “the people” that we will be represented not as partisan but rather as a whole. Greg believes in his American country. He respects the morals and values that we all live by. It is the common sense of right and wrong that guide him in his decisions. Not the right or left. He knows that his election to serve us “the people” is the mission to follow. To govern with care
and responsibility. His stewardship in chairing a committee at one local parish is yet another act of selfless involvement in our commonwealth. Greg’s known character of integrity is a trait first and foremost required to make those decisions for “the people” of this county. Once addressed as Sheriff Beitel, he has the wisdom from serving and protecting us from harm. Let him now serve us “the people” as a respected member of the Ogle County Board. Thank-you for reading and please consider electing Gregory A. Beitel for county board member, a four-year term in District 6-Byron. Craig Dimond Leaf River
Vote for Gouker
Dear Editor, As (former) Ogle County State’s attorney and current President of the Byron Board of Education, I have worked closely with Republican County Board District 6 member Kim Gouker on many initiatives. Kim’s most significant contribution, in my view, has been his long-term leadership in the effort to see that Exelon pays its fair share of taxes to the Byron School District and to the other taxing bodies that rely on those revenues to provide important services to the people of Byron. X years ago, those taxing bodies were negotiating a long-term agreement with Exelon. Many taxing body representatives were prepared to accept what I considered to be a “low ball” offer. Kim Gouker, as Byron’s county board member, was among the few who stood tough against that low offer; as a result, a more lucrative agreement was reached — to the benefit of the Byron School District, Byron Fire Protection District, Byron Forest Preserve, Byron Library District, and Byron Museum District, Rock Valley College, and others. We are at that point again: The Byron School District and other taxing bodies are in the process of negotiating a new long-term agreement with Exelon as we simultaneously challenge several lowered assessments at the state level. No one in Ogle County government and no other candidate possesses Kim Gouker’s knowledge and expertise on this issue; reelecting Kim Gouker to the county board is, I believe, crucial to our efforts to secure a long-term agreement with Exelon that will allow Byron Schools and other organizations to function at the high level the community has come to expect. I am voting for Republican County Board District 6 candidate Kim Gouker in the March 15 Primary Election. I hope you will, as well. Thank you, Doug Floski Byron
Vote for O’Brien
Dear Editor, I have known Tiffany O’Brien for many years. I first worked with Miss O’Brien and a department head in clearing up some employee payroll irregularities that came to light after the 2008 election; I was very impressed with Miss O’Brien’s depth of thoroughness in researching the issues. While I was serving on the Finance Committee, Miss O’Brien volunteered to take and record the minutes for the Ogle County Board Committee meetings. I found Miss O’Brien’s committee reports to be detailed, correct, and on time. When elected, Miss O’Brien will save the tax payers of Ogle County more than $150,000.00 in her
first term by combining her current duties and the duties of the county clerk and recorder. In addition, I am confident Miss O’Brien will streamline the departments for future taxpayers’ savings. Miss O’Brien is the only candidate who has the credentials and skills to serve as Ogle County Clerk & Recorder. I encourage the taxpayers and voters of Ogle County to support Tiffany O’Brien on March 15 for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder. Paul W. White Retired Ogle County Board Member Forreston
Vote for O’Brien
Dear Editor, Tiffany O’Brien is the one to vote for in the March 15 election. Her experience within both departments far outweighs any other. She is 100 percent committed to this position and will make the people of Ogle County proud for having elected her. O’Brien is committed to making an imprint in her career and making sure her departments are financially efficient while at the same time providing the people with the very best. Join us in electing Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder. Terry & Tammy Glendenning Davis Junction
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Dear Editor, I am writing to endorse the election of Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder. I have known Tiffany and her entire family for many years. I know her personal commitment to family and community and with that as a foundation I know she is truly committed to serving the citizens of Ogle County. Tiffany O’Brien is a true professional. This is evident in her service to our community and has been demonstrated in her approach to her campaign. Her experience in the County Clerk’s office along with her educational background have prepared her well to take on the full leadership of this office. I am confident that under her leadership we will see cost saving practices implemented and full commitment to serving the residents of Ogle County. Her enthusiasm, energy, and positive attitude are refreshing and will contribute to strengthening the team serving our county. Please join me in voting for Tiffany O’Brien for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder on March 15 Republican Primary Election. Ruth Whitney Stillman Valley
Supports Cook
Dear Editor, I have had the pleasure of serving the citizens of Ogle County for over 20 years as Ogle County Treasurer. In that period of service I had the opportunity to observe many county officials as they performed their duties and interacted with the public. It is my opinion that Laura Cook has the experience and abilities to provide leadership and to fulfill the responsibilities as Ogle County Clerk & Recorder in an exemplary manner. I have known Laura Cook for over 17 years, and I strongly support her candidacy for Ogle County Clerk & Recorder. Join me in casting a vote for Laura Cook. Thanks, Chris Martin Oregon The deadline for letters pertaining to the primary election has expired. No letters will be published after the March 3 edition.
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Polo Cub Scouts visited State Police Headquarters The Wolf and Bear Dens from Cub Scout Pack 337 in Polo visited the Illinois State Police District 1 Headquarters in Sterling on Feb. 8 to learn about how policeman help protect and serve their citizens. As part of the program, the boys met with officers from several departments. The first department was Investigations led by Special Agent Keith Chestnut who talked about how his group investigates leads on potential and active criminal matters. The second department was Patrol represented by Trooper Jeff Messenheimer, who discussed his daily responsibilities while
on patrol. Highlights of his talk included each of the boys sitting in a squad car and turning on the lights and sirens. He also stressed the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times. The third department was the K-9 unit led by Trooper Steve Sanders and Xander, a German Shepard - Belgian Malinois mix. They demonstrated how to find hidden drugs and how the dog can take down an assailant...thank you to Keith for being the “assailant”. Very impressive. The fourth department was the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) unit led
by CSI Dan Erickson who talked about the various
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The Wolf and Bear dens from Cub Scout Pack 337 stand with their leaders and members of the Illinois State Police officers from District 1 in Sterling during their Feb. 8 visit to learn about how policemen help protect and serve their citizens. Photo supplied
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Spellers were nervous during the long competition From A1 Regional Superintendent Bob Sondgeroth joked. Elahmady missed Kafkaesque. Zeigler missed adhocracy, then inviscate, giving Elahmady a shot to win, but she missed jocosity. Again, fatigue and nerves were on display
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But after she missed dentrifice, Zeigler correctly spelled cologne, then scullion, sending the auditorium into frenzy for her, and the rest of the field. Elahmady also received a Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, as well as a $100 Amazon gift card. In addition to a shot at the
Spelling bee contestant Rebekah Zeigler (right) of Centennial School in Polo spells out her word during the Lee-Ogle-Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee. Ziegler went on to win, earning a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland. Photo by Alex T. Paschal
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Spelling Bee Contestants While four spellers took front-and-center stage for 13 of the 37 rounds of the first Lee-Ogle-Whiteside Regional Spelling Bee, 39 spellers are already champions. Here are the schools they attend, and at which they emerged as champions to qualify for the regional bee: Lexi Reisinger, eighthgrader, Meridian Junior High School, Byron Cassandra Garcia, fifthgrader, Central Elementary School, Amboy Josh Howard, seventhgrader Montmorency Elementary School Schuyler Podolski, sixthgrader, St. Paul Lutheran School, Rochelle Jazper Murray, eighthgrader, Rochelle Middle School Lauren Ponto, seventhgrader, Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Rebekah Starwalt, sixthgrader, Byron Middle School Ben Sheats, eighth-grader, St. Mary School, Sterling Annaleigh McKinney, fourth-grader, May Elementary School, Rochelle Austin Shugars, fourthgrader, Amboy Central
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Knockerball Tournament set for LR Summer Daze The Leaf River Lions will sponsor their first Knockerball Tournament during the Summer Daze Festival on Saturday, June 4. Registration for Knockerball is limited and will be awarded on a first come first served basis. The tournaments will include two levels of competition – adult and youth, with youth being 14 years old and younger. All participants must be at least four feet tall to participate in the tournament. Each level will consist of four coed teams of 10 players each with a minimum of four players of either gender. The game will consist of three 20 minute sessions of five players against five opponents. At least 2 players of opposite sex must be on the field for each player at all times. One set of five players will be in the first 20 minute session and the other set of five players will be in the second 20 minute session. The third 20 minute session will be team’s choice of players but again the two player of opposite sex requirement applies. The game is soccer with goals at each end of the
playing field and the object of each team is to get the soccer ball into the opponent’s goal. The team with the most goals is the winner at the end of one hour of play. Each team should wear shirts of identical colors so teams can be identified when on the field playing. Each team will be guaranteed two games with the tournament winner, in each level, receiving $100. The second place team in each level will receive $50. Each team must have a captain and co-captain and will supply the list of players, team name, contact information and payment for entering the tournament. Play is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. with the adult teams playing first hour and youth teams playing second hour at 11 a.m. The third hour will be the two adult and youth teams playing each other and the fourth hour will be the two adult and youth teams playing for first and second place. Tournament play will end at approximately 2 p.m. with the possible fifth hour next. The entry fee for the Adult level will be $20 per participant ($200 per team),
while the youth level entry fee is $15 per participant ($150 per team). Team information along with entry fee must be submitted to Paul Lindstrom, P.O. Box 189, Leaf River, IL, 61047-0189 by May 10. All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to playing in the game. Since the number of entries is limited, teams should register as soon as possible. The location of the tournament will either be at the River Valley Complex or in Bertolet Memorial Park, weather permitting. If enough interest is generated an additional hour session will be scheduled where a person can put on a knockerball and just have fun on the court for $3 for a 15-minute session. Participants can play additional sessions for another $3. Between each session or between participants, the knockerballs are wiped down with a sterilizing solution by the operator of knockerball. For more information about the games contact Paul Lindstrom either by telephone at 815-738-2761 or email pandrew@lrnet1. com .
Eighth grader Bailey Miller won $500 Feb. 16 in the half-court shot contest sponsored by Dimond Bros Insurance. Pictured above, left to right are: Julie Heeren from Dimond Bros, Bailey, her little sister and grandfather Bob Miller, and FHS Principal Travis Heinz. At left are: Heeren, Bailey, and Heinz. Photos supplied
Eighth grader wins $500 A Forreston eighth grader won $500 recently with a lucky bucket at a basketball game. Bailey Miller, Leaf River, made the basket Feb. 16 after her raffle number was called
in the half-court shot contest sponsored by Dimond Bros Insurance at the Forreston High School basketball game versus Dakota. The winning ticket holder had three chances to make
a half-court shot to win the money. Bailey missed her first shot attempt, but her second attempt went in with a swish. This was the first time a contestant has made the shot.
Fines. Thursday, March 17: Story Time from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, March 28: Book Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., “Plainsong,” by Kent Haruf. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificates of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member
businesses celebrating five years, and those with fiveyear increments of being in business in Polo. Contact Susie at polo@essex1.com to announce a special business celebration. Call Susie at 815-946-3131 to post on the chamber sign, chamber website and in the Chamber Chatter.
Chamber Chatter The Polo Community Preschool will host an Open House and early registration for the 2016-17 school year on Thursday, March 19 at First United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Polo High School will present “High School Musical On Stage” the weekend of March 11-13. Performances are on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Polo high school office, prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors. The Polo Evening Women’s Club will hold its Spring Luncheon and Chinese Auction on Saturday, March 19 at the Polo Area Senior Center. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the drawing at 1 p.m. The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches by Celebrations Catering, salad, chips, desserts, coffee, and water. For tickets, call Karen at 815-973-1350, Mary at 815535-8704, or Adrianne at 815946-3587. The Rockford Red Hots Special Olympic team and the Polo Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a bus trip to Miller Park in Milwaukee to see the
Cubs vs. Brewers game on Friday, July 22, with game time at 7:10 p.m. For more information go to www.poloil.org or call Don Vock at 815-973-6518. or Taylor Vock at 815-973-6518. Every Thursday is Community Coffee day at the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to stop in and visit with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays and Thursdays— Fit for Life exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays—Line Dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Every Wednesday PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Thursdays—Play Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Every Friday morning homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m., for a donation. Fridays - Play Bridge at 12 p.m. Friday, March 4: Fish Fry Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8: Healthy Eating Class at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 9:
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Princeville halts Marcos season
Forreston’s Emma Nelson goes up for a layup while being guarded by Alden Hebron’s Kylee Winter Feb. 10. Photo by Chris Johnson
Forreston’s Abby Peterson works her way up the court during their regional semi-final against the Alden Hebron Giants Feb. 10. Photo by Chris Johnson
Girls compete in 3-point contest By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecountynews.com Two Forreston athletes represented the Lady Cardinals down state at Redbird arena last week. Senior Abby Peterson and junior Emma Nelson were competing in the Three-Point Showdown Feb. 25. “It is amazing to get one girl to qualify for the state 3 point shootout but to get 2 is unbelievable,” said head coach Tim Bukoski. “We are very proud of the girls and it is a great accomplishment for them.” Nelson competed in group 2 and just missed advancing to the final. She
made eight threes to finish with third. Marcee Weiss of Red Hill and Elizabeth Hall of Greenfield each made 10. “Emma has put alot of time in the gym to make herself a good basketball player,” said Bukoski. “She is the epitome of what hard work does as it paid off for her.” He said Emma is always is the gym by 6:15 a.m. to improve her game and her goal for the year was to be the best she could be as an athlete. “She doesn’t leave until she gets kicked out,” Bukoski said. “She is setting the standard for the program. She has proven that hard work pays
off.” Peterson found herself in a tough group 4 during the competition. Four girls made six threes and three made eight threes. Just making it to the state competition completed one goal for Peterson. “I know it was a goal for Abby to get one step farther than her sister,” said Bukoski. “In order for her to do that, she had to get to state and did.” The Northwest Upstate Illini Conference was also represented by Sydney Schuler of Galena who made five threes and Skylar Culbertson of East Dubuque who made seven threes.
The Polo boys basketball team let its 1A Brimfield Regional semifinal game slip away in the second quarter, and couldn’t hang on in a 6357 loss to Princeville on Feb. 24. The Marcos (20-11) won their final eight games of the regular season, but that strong play didn’t carry over as they struggled in the first half as the Princes took a 2925 lead into the break. “The difference in the first half was they were more aggressive than us,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “It almost looked like we were playing not to lose, rather than trying to win. They were aggressive, and we got stuck playing catchup.”
Polo, the regional’s fourthseeded team, was led by Wyatt Patterson’s 17 points, while Brad Cavanaugh finished with 16 points, and Peyton Glawe added 15 on five 3-pointers. The Marcos matched Princeville’s 15 points in the third, but were outscored 1917 in the final quarter. Nick Kraft led the No. 7 Princes with a game-high 23 points. “The main thing was we were not knocking down shots we normally make,” Messer said. “They were making their free throws [at the end of the game] and we didn’t do enough to negate that.
The 42nd Annual Leaf River Alumni volleyball and basketball event will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the River Valley Complex (former Leaf River school). Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The volleyball game will begin at 5 p.m. and basketball at 7 p.m. A sandwich supper will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
in the cafeteria. The program to recognize the Class of 1966 will begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is a graduate of the Class of 1966 and will be attending or, anyone willing to help with the event is asked to contact Linda Borneman at 815938-2129 or lborneman@ frontier.com.
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NUIC East All-Conference First Team Cassidy Arndt, Aquin sr.; Katie Asche, Durand so.; Mikinzie Cull, Durand sr.; Maddie Egan, Durand sr.; Jade Graff, Milledgeville sr.; Carlye Heitter, Pecatonica sr.; Ellie Packer, Dakota so.; Abby Peterson, Forreston sr.; Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC fr.; Madeline Prestegaard, AFC so. Second Team Shian Galbreath, South Beloit jr.; Georgia Jones, Aquin so.; Cassidy Koning, AFC sr.; Paige Peterson, Polo sr.; Abby Ponder, Pecatonica jr.; Emily Shrimplin, AFC so. Honorable Mention Savannah Bahls, Dakota sr.; Maggie Bald, Aquin so.; Kelsey Bollon, Orangeville jr.; Bailey Brauer, Durand sr.; Lauren Cramer, Dakota sr.; Mady Frederick, Milledgeville so.; Katie Person, Forreston sr.
Forreston Events Monday, March 7 PARCC testing FJH/FHS music programs Butter Braid fundraiser Music Patrons meeting (PD Room) - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 PARCC testing Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m. Junior High wrestling tournament, away at Oregon - 4 p.m. Junior High Girl’s
Basketball Rt. 72 Tournament - 7th grade only, away at Polo - no time listed Wednesday, March 9 PARCC testing Sports Booster meeting in library - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 PARCC testing Mentoring at FGS, GVGS, and Leaf River Bertolet Building - 3 to 4:15 p.m. Junior High Girl’s Basketball Rt. 72
Tournament - 8th grade only, away at Polo - no time listed FFA Section 1 Ag. Mechanics CDE - HCC - 5 p.m. FFA Alumni meeting - 7 p.m. Friday, March 11 Third Quarter Report Cards PARCC testing Saturday, March 12 FFA Alumni Toy and Craft Show - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Polo Events Monday, March 7 High School Academic Meet at Morrison— 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Rt. 72 Wrestling Tourney Polo High School seniors Brooks and Brody Grobe signed their letters of intent to attend UW Plateville Feb. 18. Pictured are Brooks and Brody along with their parents at Oregon – 4 p.m. Hank and Jennifer Grobe and Polo football coach Andrew Hefer. Photo supplied Rt. 72 Girls Basketball
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Tourney at Polo – 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 School Improvement Day – dismissal at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 10 Rt. 72 Girls Basketball Tourney at Polo – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 11 High School Musical at PCHS – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12 High School Musical at PCHS – 2 and 7 p.m.
Sports Column What went wrong for the Marcos?
By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com
One problem with weekly newspapers is the desire to project information in advance, so as not to have old news. That is what I did in last week’s column, giving the Polo basketball team a win over Princeville before the game took place. With a Tuesday night deadline and Wednesday printing, the plan was to set the scene for a highly anticipated game between the Marcos and Brimfield on Friday. First of all, sincere apologies to the Princeville Princes for under-estimating them. From start to finish, they were in control against the Marcos and were the better team that night, exceeding its No. 7 seed. I even turned down an opportunity to cover the Polo-
Princeville game, reasoning why make the long trip both Wednesday and Friday. Instead, I was geared up to see a red hot Polo team take on the defending state champs on Friday. I settled for listening to FM 107.7 and thanks to the station for broadcasting the Princeville game. Though John Glavin and Jeff Grobe did a nice job on the call, it was painful to hear the game slowly slip away from Polo. I kept wondering – when is Polo going to make its run and put the pesky Princes away? That run never happened, but Polo cut a 9-point deficit to only four points and had possession of ball with over a minute to play. Finally I thought, someone was going to hit a 3-pointer to get it down to one point and Princeville would start to squirm. Instead, Brad Cavanaugh was called for traveling and then missed the front end of a 1-and-1 the next time down and it was over as Princeville pushed it back to an 8-point advantage. No matter what town we come from, some of us are
guilty of putting too much faith in high school kids. Whether it’s the football field or basketball court, our hometown heroes can’t always provide the performance we expect. Wasn’t this was a Marco team on an 8-game win streak, a recent pasting of Aquin and one of the most athletic senior classes of all time at the school? Teams like that don’t lose in the first game of a regional, do they? Apparently so and perhaps I got caught up in the hoopla that started years ago about this group of seniors. Throw in my bias for cheering for the locals over those many county lines away and also overvaluing their worth relative to the outsiders and the ingredients were in place for a column that backfired. Bottom line - I have no business predicting the future. But, in the sports reporting business, it’s hard to resist that urge. What went wrong for the Marcos on Wednesday? Reading coach Messer’s comments in the paper, it sounded like Polo played
not to lose instead of to win. That’s what is sounded like on the radio too. Was there too much pressure to make it to Friday’s finals? A couple other things pointed out on the radio may have seemed trivial, but stood out to me. After a missing a layup, a Polo player walked back on defense instead of hustling back. Another player slammed the ball down after having a foul called on him. That demonstrates lack of team discipline. Could that and the inability to play under pressure contributed to the loss and also the midseason slump when on-court cohesiveness was lacking? Being an outsider, it is difficult for me to make internal assessments. But, when you have a reporter like me continually singing the praises of athletic prowess at Polo, it’s important that I attempt to look at it from other angles too. We can do a disservice to our young people by excessive laudation? After covering Polo basketball games for last few years, what stands out most is the fact that loads of kids
come out and enjoy being a part of the team. Additionally, the coaching staff exercises a degree of humility in how they conduct themselves. This is one of the area’s flagship basketball programs and the prospects continue to look bright. The fresh-soph’s only loss was by nine points to 3A Sterling. Don’t be surprised if multiple sophomores see time on the court for the varsity next season, as the Marcos aim for a fifth straight 20-win season and even bigger things into the future.
Andy Colbert
Donkeyball is March 2 New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy Dairyland Donkeyball Show on Wednesday, March 2 at the David L. Rahn Junior High School gymnasium. The doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now at the Mt. Morris Village Hall or by calling 815-973-4106. Tickets are $6 each and
kindergarten and under get in free. Tickets will also be available the night of the game but will cost $8. It’s basketball played on real, live donkeys and will be wilder than any rodeo and funnier than any circus. All local players will be riding, so come out and see them try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time.
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Senior gets game rolling for Lady Tigers’ state title By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The lone senior starter got things rolling for the Byron girls basketball team and the juniors finished it off in a 5344 state championship win over Teutopolis in the IHSA 2A title game on Feb. 27. Rachel Bonnell had a 3-pointer and layup and then capped off the first quarter with a 3-point buzzer beater to send the Lady Tigers to a 13-7 first-quarter lead. Those were her only eight points, but with four juniors like Paige Holloway, Sarah Hopkins, Bailey Burrows, and all-stater Lexi DeVries, what more does a team need? Byron increased its lead to 21-9 and it looked like another 25-point (its average margin of victory in the post season) rout was on, especially with such an athletic line-up of multiple sport stars. But, the Lady Shoes (297), with 12 state trophies for girl basketball, including the 1986 state champs who were recognized before the game, would not go quietly. Shelby Thompson, who came in shooting nearly 50 percent from 3-point, cut the lead to 21-12 and Teutopolis would close the first half out with a 12-2 run.
“We lost their shooters,” said Byron coach Eric Yerly. Byron was also hurt by a flagrant foul. Teutopolis made both free throws and added a trey after regaining possession for a quick five points. Yerly called a timeout to settle his team down. “We could have folded,” Yerly said. “We needed to re-focus and not worry. From then on, our kids remained calm.” One minute into the third quarter, the Shoes took their first lead of the game, 25-24. In the meantime, Byron had gone eight minutes without a field goal. “They have lot of length and were long,” Yerly said. “When we got to the paint, there’d be 3-4 jerseys on us.” Burrows finally got the Lady Tigers a basket and the two teams exchanged the lead until a DeVries’ jumper got it back for good at 28-26 late in the third quarter. Anna Hartke, a 5-foot-11 senior post player who killed Byron on the boards (11 defensive and 8 offensive), made three free throws to pull Teutopolis within 32-29 with seven minutes left in the game. That’s when Holloway gave Yerly and the large contingent of Byron fans at Redbird Arena in Normal
a sigh of relief. After two missed shots on the other end by Thompson and Hartke, Holloway drained a 3-pointer for a 6-point cushion. “That was a big three down the stretch,” Yerly said. “She was wide open and didn’t hesitate.” A layup by Challen Jackson and one free throw by Hopkins made it 38-31 and Byron began to slow down play. A well-executed pass from Bonnell to Burrows for a basket inside and subsequent steal by Bonnell put the T-Town into an even bigger hole. The Shoes got within 4035 with 2:12 left in the game, but Holloway thwarted any chance for a comeback by making five straight free throws, to go along with a 10-for-11 performance overall. As a team, Byron shot 80 percent from the line. In their semifinal blowout win over Camp Point Central 55-31, the Lady Tigers were 22-for28. Burrows led Byron with 15 points in that game while DeVries and Holloway each scored 14. “If you’re going to make it to the title game, you need to make those shots,” Yerly said. “I like our chances with Byron’s Rachel Bonnell, a senior, drives to the basket as Teutopolis’ Shelby Thompson Paige and Lexi on the line. and Molly Smith defend during the Class 2A championship game at Redbird Arena Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton They want to win so bad.”
Byron first Ogle team to win state basketball title By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecountynews.com The 2A girls basketball title was historic for Byron (33-3), making it the first time any boys or girls team from Ogle County has claimed a state basketball championship. Byron did finish third in 1996 under John Nolan. Other basketball state trophies picked up by Ogle County schools were third place in 2012 by the Stillman Valley girls and fourth by the Forreston boys last year. Both the Forreston girls (1981) and boys (1988) made the Elite Eight, as did the Byron girls two other times (1988, 2006) under Nolan. Though they did not crack the AP top 10 poll until the last week of the season, Byron may be the pre-season No. 1 pick next year with four returning starters. “It’s too early to worry about that. I’m just going to enjoy this win,” Byron coach Eric Yerly said. In the third-place 2A game, Camp Point Central beat Westchester St. Joes 67-53. The Lady Tigers’ lucky trolls watched the state In 1A title game, Hardin Calhoun tournament games from behind the Byron avenged a 2015 loss state-title loss to bench. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Seniors Rachel Bonnell and Challen Jackson carry the first place trophy.
Moweaqua A & M, by beating the Raiders in overtime. In an overtime contest, Indian Creek (Shabbona/Waterman) took third place. “It was an unbelievable tournament, with so many close games,” Yerly said. In previous years, some 2A title games were blowouts by private schools, such as Champaign St. Thomas More over Prophetstown 70-34 in 2014 or back-toback wins by Quincy Notre Dame two
years before. In fact, six of the past seven 2A titles were won by private schools. Yerly felt fortunate not to run into a private powerhouse. “The stars lined up for us this year,” he said. Byron had a good luck charm throughout the post season. Yerly’s 2-year old daughter located some troll dolls at her grandmothers and took them to the regional at Oregon. Soon, the players each got their own trolls and took them to each of the remaining games. With Byron and basketball-crazy Teutopolis in the final, Redbird Arena had one of its largest crowds in recent years. Oddly, both fan bases were assigned to sit on the same side of the venue and the bottom bowl was packed with rabid fans. “It was almost too loud to talk to the players,” Yerly said. “We had to change the way we communicated. ” The Lady Tigers returned home at 2 a.m. that night and were still greeted by a police and fire escort into town. About 60 fans were waiting at the school for them. “Even though it was that late, we still got a royal treatment,” Yerly said.
Newman beats Hawks in regional championship By Eric Ingles Sauk Valley Media eingles@saukvalley.com On its home floor Feb. 26, the Newman boys basketball team captured its fourth regional title in 5 years
downing Oregon 49-39. “It really means the world to us,” Newman senior guard Ethan Nash said. “I really wanted the net.” Nash and his teammates were able to cut down the nets following the win over
the Hawks in the Class 2A Newman Regional title game. After leading 15-12 at halftime, Newman pulled away with an 11-0 run to open the third quarter. Noah McCarty opened the run with
Oregon’s Arne Wendler protects the ball as he goes up for a layup while Newman’s John Wilson reaches in. Photo by Chris Johnson
a three-point play, then Nash followed with a 3-pointer before a McCarty blocked shot led to a layup for Clay Jungerman. “On offense, we had to take our time, make sure we got a great shot and execute,” Newman coach Ray Sharp said. “We got [the lead] up to 14, and then we started to get a little lax on our execution, we tried to do too much a couple of times.” Trailing by as many as 14 in the third quarter, Oregon put together a 7-0 run to get the lead back to single digits. The Hawks closed the third with a layup from Arne Wendler to cut Newman’s lead to 29-23, but then missed shots on their first four possessions of the fourth quarter and turned the ball over on the next two. “We never quite could get over that hump,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said. The Hawks got 14 points from Wendler, nine of them following offensive rebounds. “He did a nice job late of reading the slip and getting in there,” Virgil said. “He did a nice job attacking the O-boards.” Oregon pulled down six offensive rebounds in the first half and had a 14-8 edge on the boards at halftime, but the Comets had the rebounding advantage in the second half. The Hawks struggled to
shoot the ball from the field, and hit 7 of 13 from the freethrow line. “A lot of those were frontends [of 1-and-1s],” Virgil said. “A game like this, you can’t miss those free throws.” While Oregon missed free throws, Newman couldn’t miss. The Comets hit 20 of 24 from the line, including scoring their final 14 points on free throws. McCarty hit 10 of 11. McCarty finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The first few times he touched the ball, he found Hawks defenders swarming to him. A basket in the paint midway through the first quarter sparked what would become an 11-0 run. “We were trying to pinch on him and make sure we contested the shooters,” Virgil said. “I thought we did
a real nice job early on him in the first half.” With McCarty covered, his teammates were looking for space. “If there’s more than one guy on Noah, somebody’s got to be open, you’ve just got to find the spot,” Nash said. Newman’s bench came through with 21 points. John Wilson and Cade Gorzny each scored six points, and each came through with a pair of steals. All six of the Comets bench players who got into the game scored. “We have phenomenal depth on our team,” McCarty said. “I think we can go 15 deep. Everyone that plays knows how to play, plays hard, comes out every night and does their best. That’s all we can ask from any of them.”
Oregon’s Trevor Otten works his way past Newman’s Ethan Nash during the final. Photo by Chris Johnson
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Man charged with battering a baby A Davis Junction man was charged last week with aggravated battery to a child, a Class X felony. Jeffrey B. Hinson, 30, was arrested by Ogle County Sheriff’s Police in the early morning hours of Feb. 26. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted $10,000 bond after a court appearance. According to a press release from the sheriff’s
department, detectives began their investigation in the evening of Feb. 25. They responded to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, where a threemonth-old baby was being treated for two leg fractures and multiple bruises. Detectives learned the incident occurred at a residence in Davis Junction, according to the press release.
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Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said Hinson is related to the baby. Hinson is scheduled to appear in court March 11.
In response to a recent increase in consumer complaints, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is alerting Illinois residents to a renewed phone scam in which callers pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials in an attempt to scare people into sending money to pay for allegedly unpaid taxes. Madigan’s office is seeing an increase in these complaints to her office from residents throughout
the state, in particular from older people. Consumers report being contacted by scammers pretending to be IRS officials who leave threatening messages that include a number for consumers to call in order to avoid lawsuits or prosecution. Scammers also “spoof ” phone numbers, causing caller ID devices to display what appears to be a legitimate call from the IRS, with identifiers such as
“IRS” or the (202) area code for Washington, D.C. The scam artists claim they are representatives of the federal government collecting on unpaid taxes and leave threatening messages or instruct their targets to make a payment to them through a prepaid debit card. “It is critical to know that the IRS does not call and tell people they are under investigation or that they Turn to B4
Madeline Martin, 21, Rochelle, burglary (two counts)/aggravated identity theft, status March 11.
(two counts), pre-trial conference March 14.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Feb. 22 Brandy Berg, 35, Warren, pleaded guilty to one count aggravated identity theft, a Class 2 felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 30 months probation and 100 hours of public service. She must submit to DNA testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Feb. 23 Billy J. Kilgard, 58, Milan, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and speeding. Kilgard posted $399 as a full cash bond and $2,000 (10%) as bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 16. Michael F. Peterson, 41, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Peterson posted $50,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 18. Jermaine H. McLymont, 28, Leaf River, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. McLymont posted $2,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 18.
abuse assessments or treatment as requested. She must not have contact with the victim. She must also pay restitution of $822.18 plus fines and costs totaling $2,002. Two counts of aggravated identity theft were dismissed per a plea agreement. Bianca Andaluz, 22, Chicago, pleaded guilty to possession of a counterfeited credit card, a Class 3 felony. Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced
Grove, for theft, more than $500, a Class 3 felony On Feb. 23, detectives arrested Besim Ajvazi, 20, Rochelle, for theft, mnore than $500. Ajvazi was additionally charged with aggravated assault, a Class A misdemeanor and on an Ogle County petition to revoke warrant. Both Johnson and Ajvazi were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held without bond pending court appearances. Khary Bowens, 39, Sycamore, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and domestic battery. Bowen posted $866 full cash for bond and was scheduled to appear in court Feb. 25. Ross Ellis, 25, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ellis posted $526 full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court.
Besim Ajvazi, 20, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Ajvazi’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a Feb. 25 court appearance.
Ashley Schrader, 23, Shannon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Schrader posted $737.77 full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court.
Feb. 24 Craig A. Williams, 63, Janesville, Wisconsin, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
At 12:44 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on Freeport Road at Ill. 64 for a traffic violation. After further investigation the driver, Carl E. Geier Jr., 45, Sabula, Iowa, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Geier was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
On Feb. 8, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a theft of items from a residence in Kings which occurred on Feb. 7. On Feb. 17, Ogle County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Joseph D. Johnson, 26, Sugar
Feb. 25 Joel Dach, 29, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Dach’s full cash bond was set at $2,239 pending a
her to 90 days imprisonment and 30 months probation. She must pay fines and costs totaling $1,327. One count of burglary was dismissed per a plea agreement. Jorge Delgado, 32, homeless, residential burglary/obstruction of justice/resisting a peace officer, pre-trial conference March 14. Robert Disch, 45, Oregon, aggravated DUI, jury status call April 25.
Christopher Eccles, 31, Ogle County Jail, conspiracy, jury status call March 28. Ashley Jones, 25, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver cocaine, jury status call April 25. Hawaa Abdullah, 29, Rockford, arson, jury trial March 15. Christopher Becker, 20, Mt. Morris, burglary, aggravated battery to a peace officer/conspiracy, jury status call March 28.
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Feb. 26 court appearance.
Renee Peterson, 34, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Peterson’s bond was set at $3,000 (10%) pending a Feb. 26 court appearance. Tresa Smith, 50, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Smith’s full cash bond was set at $612 pending a Feb. 26 court appearance. Feb. 26 Angelina R. Eissens, 34, Sterling, was arrested at 7:19 p.m. for driving while license revoked and violation of the cannabis control act following a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the 8000 block of East Ill. 38. Eissens was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Henry C. Gabbard, 53, Monroe Center, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Gabbard’s full cash bond was set at $301 pending a Feb. 29 court appearance. Kurtis D. Schultheis, 21, Chana, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Schultheis posted $348 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.
Feb. 28 Teresa A. Johnson, 56, Mt. Morris, was arrested at 7:29 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 4000 block of. North Mt. Morris Road. Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Matthew S. Leather, 26, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. Leather’s bond was set at $15,000 pending a Feb. 29 court appearance. Colette J. Lima, 47, Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. Lima posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in
Pedro Mora-Mejia, 34, Rockford, aggravated robbery, (two counts), jury status call March 28. Steven Rozakis, 33, Oregon, unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial conference March 14.
Robert Swanson, 18, Byron, aggravated battery to a fireman (two counts), pretrial conference March 14. Gabriel Thornton, 23, Rochelle, burglary (three counts)/aggravated identity theft (two counts), jury status call March 28.
Randi Suter, 27, Oregon, residential burglary/burglary
Michael Tracy, 59, Rochelle, domestic battery, jury trial May 17. Turn to B4
court on March 18.
to appear in court March 18.
Jean A. Garcia, 54, Port Washington, Wisconsin, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Garcia posted 10% of a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 23.
At 3:50 p.m., deputies and the Rochelle Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Ill. 251 near Twombly Road in Hillcrest. A car driven by Ellen Marie Hopkins, 55, Rochelle, was southbound on Ill. 251 and was unable to stop in time to avoid striking a car driven by Donna L. Hoskins, 51, Oregon, who was stopped in traffic on Ill. 251. Hopkins was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for an apparently minor injury. Hoskins was not injured. Hopkins was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Rochelle Police assisted at the scene.
Feb. 29 Sedric K Brown, 47, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Brown’s bond was set at $721 pending a court appearance. Taylor Miner, 21, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for disregarding a traffic control light. Miner posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled
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Feb. 27 Jenetta J. Welty, 37, Dixon, was arrested at 10:33 p.m. for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of East Ill. 38. Welty was found in possession of half an ounce of cannabis. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Welty was also cited for speeding.
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Tips are offered on how to detect IRS phone scammers From B3 owe money,” Madigan said. “If you receive a call like this, even if your caller ID shows what appears to be a legitimate name or number, hang up immediately.” Madigan also encouraged consumers to report the call by contacting the IRS or the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) website (www.irs.
Jacqualin F. Bowers Jacqualin F. Bowers, 72, Loves Park, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Jacki was born on April 13, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Jesse Newport Johnson and Jacqualin Ingler (Johnson) Stonebraker. She retired in 1999 after 14 years in customer service and last worked for Kable News Company, Inc. as a customer service representative. She married the love of her life, Robert E. Bowers on Oct. 26, 1960. Jacki enjoyed traveling, reading, music, cooking, and good food. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, making crafts, and sewing. Her real passion in life was her family. She was a member of St.
gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-toIdentity-Theft) or by calling 1-800-366-4484. She also urged Illinois residents to report the scam to her Consumer Fraud Bureau at 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago), 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield), 1-800-2430607 (Carbondale) or 1-866310-8398 (Spanish), or by visiting her website. The Attorney General also
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James Catholic Church, Belvidere. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert; sons, Scott (Kathy), Janesville, Wisconsin, Robert (Jayn), Franksville, Wisconsin, Sean (Marsha), North Aurora; daughters, Christine (Robert) Houdek, Racine, Wisconsin, Jacqualin (Tom) Mikic, Lake Wales, Florida, Cynthia (George)
provides a Senior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline: 1-800-243-5377. With tax season underway, Madigan said consumers should also be aware of an increasing number of reports of tax-related identity theft. Since 2013, tax identity theft complaints to Madigan’s office have risen dramatically by over 320 percent – from 138 complaints in 2013 to
Shaw, Lake Zurich; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and her golden retriever, Baby. Funeral service was scheduled on Wednesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory Mulford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, with Father Brian Geary officiating. Jacki will be laid to rest in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Belvidere. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 402 Church St, Belvidere, IL 61008. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com.
582 complaints in 2015. Consumers reported that when they attempted to file their tax return, a return was already filed in their names using their social security number, and a tax refund was issued. Other consumers reported that their dependents had already been claimed on another return. Madigan said the number one step consumers can take to combat tax related identity theft is to file their returns as soon as possible. She offered additional tips for consumers to avoid becoming the victim of tax-
The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. Feb. 19 Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, warranty deed to Brandon K. Eisenberg and Randall C. Mastricola, 401 W. Third St., Byron, Byron Township, $58,800.
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Debbie Klemm and Robert Klemm, 711 West Ill. 64, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $79,000. Joe Williams, quit claim deed to Amy Williams, 1109 Santa Fe Ave., Davis Junction, Scott Township. Patricia R. Reiniche, deceased by heirs, quit claim deed to Randall R. Reiniche, 308 N. Blackhawk Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township. O’Rorke Construction Services, LLC, warranty deed to Keith Scott, 1851
Squires Landing, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $25,000. Daniel W. Cavanaugh, warranty deed to Nicholas J. Chandler and Bridgett A. Chandler, 1056 Old Hunter Run, Byron, Byron Township, $168,000. DLMJ Investments, LLC, warranty deed Linda L. Krutsinger, 620 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $105,000. Daniel C. Freeman and Susan T. Apel, deceased, quit claim deed to Daniel D. Freeman, 148 S. Hillside Ct., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.
independently confirm the phone number and agent; • Report any suspicious IRS electronic correspondence to phishing@irs.gov; • Report any IRS telephone impersonation scams or suspicious IRS paper mail or fax correspondence to the TIGTA Hotline at 1-800366-4484. Contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490 or visit the IRS’ website to report tax-related identity theft: www.irs.gov/uac/TaxpayerGuide-to-Identity-Theft.
State’s Attorney From B3 Mitchell Wolf, 29, Rock Falls, burglary, pre-trial conference March 14. Robert Gibbons, 56, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, jury trial May 17. Barbara Walker, 40, Mt. Morris, theft, jury trial May 17. Marcella Collier, 43, Rochelle, forgery, jury status call March 28. Martin Zuniga, 38, Rockford, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status March 11. Christina Kelchner, 36,
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.
related identity theft: • The IRS does NOT initiate contact with taxpayers to request personal or financial information through any form of electronic communication, including email, text messages and social media channels; • Do not open or reply to any emails claiming to be from the IRS that contain a request for personal information; • Request a call back number and employee badge number from anyone claiming to be an IRS agent so that you may
Feb. 22 Lary L. Herrald and Nancy S. Herrald, warranty deed to Pamela S. Jones, 51 Terrace View Blvd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $148,000. Tammie Liston, quit claim deed to Tammie Liston and John Liston, property in Woosung Township, no address listed. Feb. 23 Colleen Stukenberg and Michael A. Stukenberg, warranty deed to Luke C. Diehl and LaCrisha N.
Oregon, forgery, plea, March 28. Jamie Mancillas, 40, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call March 28. Samuel Thompson, 21, Amboy, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, jury status call March 28. Scott MacTaggart, 56, Rochelle, driving while license suspended, 402 conference March 14. Skyler Larue, 20, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call March 28. Stefanie WilliamsBlanton, 35, Davis Junction,
possession of a controlled substance, jury status call March 28. Dante Drayton, 38, Rockford, driving while license suspended, jury status call April 25. Cktavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, pretrial conference March 14.
Diehl, property on Ill. 64, no address listed, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $1,500,000. M. Vincent Costa and Joan Costa, warranty deed to Kayser Real Estate Development, LP, 232 N. Union St., Byron, Byron Township, $1,370,000.
Genevieve D. Bylinowski, warranty deed to Randy Erickson, 220 W. Third St., Byron, Byron Township, $61,000.
Feb. 24 Michael J. Greenfield and Janet L. Greenfield, warranty deed to Lyle H. DeVries and Linda R. DeVries, property on Coffman Road, no address listed, Forreston, Forreston Township, $840,000.
Feb. 24 Skylar Morningstar, 19, Oregon, obstructing justice, status March 9. Bradley Overcash, 24, Byron, theft, preliminary hearing March 2.
Dennis D. Morris, warranty deed to Steven D. Haas and Valerie D. Haas, 404 Sunset Dr., Polo, Buffalo Township, $127,900. Feb. 25 Patricia L. Leopold, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Charlotte D. Smith, 308 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $55,000.
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 11, 2016, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Alchemy Equestrian, 302 N. Second Ave. Holcomb, IL 61043 Dated: February 11, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 23, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Buttel Bros. 1863 Montague Rd Leaf River, IL 61047 Dated: February 23, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk March 3, 10, 17, 2016
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 10, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Midwest Friesians 3997 North Pear Road, Polo, IL 61064 Dated: February 10, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk March 3, 10, 17, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 19, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Northern Illinois Shortline Implement, 1986 N. Mount Vernon Rd., Polo, IL 61064 Dated: February 19, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on February 18, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Route 64 Vintage 101 E. Washington Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: February 18, 2016 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, vs. TRENT G. FERGUSON and JENNIFER D. FERGUSON, HUSBAND and WIFE; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TRENT G. FERGUSON; OTHERWISE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JENNIFER D. FERGUSON; UNKNOWN TENANTS and/or OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. CASE NO.: 2015 CH 69 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on October 16, 2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, will on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at the north door of the Ogle County Sheriff's Department, Administration Building, located at 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, Illinois, 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of said and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate. 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 made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or 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 court confirmation of said sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of Lakeview Subdivision as located in the West Half (½) of the Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 25 and the East Half (½) of the Northeast Quarter (¼) of Section 26, all in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded February 20, 1962 as Document No. 353467; situated in the Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Common Address: 1103 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Tax Code No.: 24-26-232-009 (2013 $2,244.52) Bi-level home built in 1963, with aluminum siding; 2 bedrooms; 1 bath; 776 sq. ft. Living area with a finished full basement and 2-car detached garage; Lot size is 7.584 sq.ft. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $119,674.85. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the Ogle County Court file to verify this information. Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law office of Lester S. Weinstine, 409 North Main St., Morrison, IL 61270; 815-772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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One lot in Oakwood Cemetery, Lot 830, Sec. 3, IN THE CLASSIFIEDS space 3. $800. Call 815-440-0066. STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Christian Jay Jesse Pumilia NO. 16 MR 7 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Ogle County Newspaper, Rt. 2, Oregon, IL 61061 Notice is given you, the public, that on April 21st, 2016, Christian Jay Jesse Pumilia, a minor, by Amber Bennett his Mother and next friend, will request that this Court change his present name of Christian Jay Jesse Pumilia to the name of Christian Jay Jesse Bennett. The hearing will take place at Ogle County Judicial Center in Oregon, Illinois Christian Pumilia, a minor, by Amber Bennett, his Mother Date: Feb. 10th, 2016 March 3, 10, 17, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AQ1, Plaintiff, vs. JESUS E. GONZALEZ, ROSA G. GONZALEZ AKA ROSA GUADALUPE LOZANO-RIVERA and STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants. 12 CH 162 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 PICKWICK ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 25 in North Ridge Phase 1, a Subdivision located in part of the West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., as shown on the Plat thereof recorded April 29, 1993 in Book 1993, at Page 4362 and filed in Plat File C at page 13, situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 24-14-454-006 Commonly known as: 1110 Pickwick, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $225,780.31. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 (g1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I685340 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 2007-02 - REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-02, Plaintiff(s), vs. ESTELA MONTOYA, ELIZABETH MONTOYA, FERNANDO MONTOYA , MANUEL MONTOYALARA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendant(s). Case No. 15 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF 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 April 1, 2016, 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: LOT 32 IN MEADOWBROOK SUBDIVISION NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGE 85A, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 1305 CREST LN., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-13-457-004 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 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 15-01618 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY J. KELLEY and ALLIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTS, INC., Defendants. 15 CH 17 PROPERTY ADDRESS:109 W. FRONT ST. MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 15, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of Lots 6 and 7 in Block 2 of Seminary Square Addition to Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded July 16, 1879 in Book A of Plats, page 207, described as follows: Beginning at a point 75 1/3 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot 5 in said Block 2, thence South 112 feet, thence West 62 2/3 feet, thence North 112 feet, thence East 62 2/3 feet to the point of beginning. Permanent Index Number: 08-27-430-004 Commonly known as: 109 W. Front St., Mount Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $74,439.24. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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 (g1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I685642 March 3, 10, 17, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 5 IN POWELL'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN OF LANE, NOW THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 474, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684503 Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY HOLCOMB STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK J. WYSOCKI, FRANKLIN J. WYSOCKI, FRANK WYSOCKI, CONCORD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 16 CH 2 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF OGLE, In the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Holcomb State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation vs. Frank J. Wysocki, Franklin J. Wysocki, Frank Wysocki, Concord Condominium Association, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord claimants. Case No. 2016 CH 2. The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: Unit 805 of Concord Towers Condominium as shown on the Declaration of Condominium recorded April 12, 1989 as Document No. 563220 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements, as set forth in said Declaration; situated n Township of Flagg, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. COMMON ADDRESS: 1133 North 7th Street, Unit 805, Rochelle, IL 61068 PIN Number: 24-13-384-026 Mortgage and the Modification of Mortgage was recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Ogle County, IlliNumbers nois, as Document 201001004296 and 201305144. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, in the Courthouse in the City of Oregon, Illinois, on or before the 4th day of April, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated: January 11, 2016. /s/Kim Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court BARRICK, SWITZER, LONG, BALSLEY & VAN EVERA, LLP BY: JAMES E. STEVENS (3128256) 6833 Stalter Drive Rockford, Illinois 61108 (815) 962-6611 jstevens@bslbv.com Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
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STATE OF ILLINOIS- CIRCUIT COURT, OGLE COUNTY Request of: Vicki Sue Blum NO. 2016 MR 8 NOTICE OF FILING A REQEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Vicki Sue Blum the the new name of: Vicki Sue Dambman The court hearing will be held on 4/28/16 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in courtroom# 202. /s/ Vicki Sue Blum Feb. 28. March 3, 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE A/K/A RICHARD D BOYLE SR; SHARON BOYLE A/K/A SHARON L BOYLE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 21 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 14, 2015, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on April 1, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 24-24-310-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 512 NORTH 8TH STREET ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Description of Improvements: TAN ONE UNIT HOME WITH VINYL SIDING AND A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $89,546.15. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1411172 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I684503 Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS The First National Bank and Trust Company of Rochelle PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory A. Smith Sr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/15/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT SIXTEEN (16) IN HILLCREST SUBDIVISION NO. 4 IN THE VILLAGE OF HILLCREST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS ON PAGE 6 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 24-12-327-019 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 250 Hillcrest Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-09835. I686161 March 3, 10, 17, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY J. KELLEY and ALLIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTS, INC., Defendants. 15 CH 17 PROPERTY ADDRESS:109 W. FRONT ST. MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 15, 2016, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-27-430-004 Commonly known as: 109 W. Front St., Mount Morris, IL 61054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $74,439.24. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I685642 March 3, 10, 17, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS The First National Bank and Trust Company of Rochelle PLAINTIFF Vs. Gregory A. Smith Sr.; et. al. DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/16/2015, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 4/15/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 24-12-327-019 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 250 Hillcrest Avenue, Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1509835. I686161 March 3, 10, 17, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CRMSI REMIC SERIES 200702 - REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-02, Plaintiff(s), vs. ESTELA MONTOYA, ELIZABETH MONTOYA, FERNANDO MONTOYA , MANUEL MONTOYA-LARA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Defendant(s). Case No. 15 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF 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 April 1, 2016, 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: 1305 CREST LN., ROCHELLE, IL 61068 P.I.N. 24-13-457-004 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 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 15-01618 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE-OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AQ1, Plaintiff, vs. JESUS E. GONZALEZ, ROSA G. GONZALEZ AKA ROSA GUADALUPE LOZANO-RIVERA and STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants. 12 CH 162 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 PICKWICK ROCHELLE, IL 61068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on April 17, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 24-14-454006 Commonly known as: 1110 Pickwick, Rochelle, IL 61068 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM, at the North Door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $225,780.31. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Ogle County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lien or acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I685340 Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 2016
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APPLICATIONS FOR the pool manager, assistant pool manager and lifeguards for the coming summer at the Polo Municipal Swimming Pool are now available at Polo City Hall. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 115 S. Franklin Avenue from 8a.m. 12p.m. (noon) and 1p.m. 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Job applications are to be returned to City Hall no later than 5:00pm on March 23, 2016. Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497
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CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon., some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips into Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid. Call Phil 815-973-4054 Dental Receptionist for busy office. Full time position. Successful candidate will have people strong skills, team oriented, computer skills and ability to multitask. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary, but helpful. Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist, P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071
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Driver - Class A CDL Training. Get your CDL-A in 22 days with No Out Of Pocket Tuition Cost! Paid while you train! Refresher courses available. 844-689-3748. www.kllmdriving academy.com First Federal Savings Bank is seeking an energetic individual for a Full-time Customer Service Representative position. Duties include teller work, opening new accounts and customer contact marketing. This position is available at our Amboy Office. First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at:
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Position for Part-Time Warden Ogle County Animal Control is taking applications for a parttime Warden. This position includes being oncall 1-2 weekends a month plus occasional help during the week when needed. Please pick up an application at the Animal Control Office, 105 S. 5th St., Suite 112, Oregon, IL 61061 Applications need to be submitted by March 7, 2016 to guarantee consideration.
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NEW TODAY Grain Farm Help wanted. Class A CDL required. Experience preferred. Dixon, IL. Call 815288-5000. HVP VENDING Hiring Full Time Route Driver Sales Person Qualifications/ Requirements •High School Diploma or GED •Able to pass physical/Drug Screen •Have excellent driving record Send Resume: HVP Vending P.O. Box 382 Morrison, IL 61270 Or Apply: HVP Vending 409 East Main St, Morrison, IL. 61270 815-772-4035 Independent Contractors, Lease Purchase and Company Drivers Wanted! MidStates Freight Lanes, Weekly Home Time and No Northeast! Drive4Red.com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required Independent Contractors, Lease Purchase and Company Drivers Wanted! MidStates Freight Lanes, Weekly Home Time and No Northeast! Drive4Red.com or Call 877-811-5902, Class A CDL Required Local chemical and fertilizer company has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a current medical card and a minimum of a Class B CDL. Interested candidates can call 815-537-2630 or inquire at Rock River Lumber & Grain 5502 Lyndon Road Prophetstown, IL 61277
NEW TODAY Looking for CDL drivers with 3 years verifiable experience. Must have knowledge of flatbeds, high sides & grain hoppers. Home every night. Every other weekend off. 815-6774867
NEW TODAY NOW HIRING FOR Plasma Table Operator Must have experience. Full time. Apply in person at Bellini's Custom Welding, 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon or email resume to bellini@grics.net No phone calls.
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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE We are accepting applications for all seasonal positions at our family friendly camp resort. Ideal candidates are team oriented and work well with others. Applications available at our office or website. O' Connell's Jellystone Park, 970 Green Wing Road, Amboy www.jellystone amboy.com
CHILD CARE
NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancy: Part-time Grounds Worker. Apply at http://polo222. org/page156.html
NEW TODAY Wanted P.T. Dietary AideNights Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
NEW TODAY Wastewater Manager The City of Dixon is seeking a Wastewater Manager. A of a minimum Class 1 wastewater certification, ten years of progressive responsible wastewater treatment facility and collection system experience, including a minimum of four years in an administrative or supervisory capacity, and a valid CDL are required. Submit a cover letter, résumé, an application, and five professional references electronically to employment@ discoverdixon.org by Wednesday, March 16, 2016. The job description and application are available at http://www. discoverdixon.org/ job-postings.html Call Amanda Bradshaw for more information: (815) 288-6827. EEO employer.
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AUCTIONS
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Lenny Bryson Auctioneer
Sales of all types Phone or Fax
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900 S. Division, Polo
FIREARMS AUCTION Saturday March 12th, 10 am Hintze Sale Barn 503 Grundy St., Mazon, IL **ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS** www.auctionzip.com
ID#9525 Hintze Auction Service 815-288-7634 815-2521911 ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Paris, IL Union School District 95 370+ Lots! Ends March 3rd Electronic/computer school equipment, networking equipment, outdoor speakers, cafeteria tables, chalk boards, electronic scoreboard, kitchen equipment & MORE! www.mossauctionteam.com
POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs.-Sat., 9-5 March 3-5 116 N. Franklin Loads of everything!
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
APPLIANCES
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Hotpoint elect. stove, black. Self cleaning. excellent cond., 4yrs old. $350 815-973-9639 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
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Leather recliner, electric powered, dk. brown w/antique brass nails. Exc. cond. $550. 815-626-8861. Leather reclining loveseat, black. Like new. Pd. $1500, sell for $900. Call 815-499-1061.
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The Auction Shed
Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064
See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip
Sunday, March 6, 2016 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering
Items belonging to the Paulsen Estate, Simpson Estate, Alberta Cripe Estate, Marvin Kuhlemier and others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:30 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on floor items.
Household—Tools
GE washer & dryer; Roper washer; Frigidaire & Magic Chef refrigerators; microwaves; several tables & chairs; hutches; bakers stand; set of flatware; usual kitchenware; fruit jars; sofas; loveseat; recliners; chairs; stools; coffee & end tables; lamps; desks; book shelves; 4 dr file cabinet; office desk, horizontal file cabinet, bookcase; Viking Husqvarna sewing machine; Kirby vacuum; wicker loveseat, stool & end table; beds; dressers; chests; linens; exercise equip; Haley BB game; safe w/comb; radio w/speakers; records & tapes; books; Longaberger baskets (some new in box); Hot Wheels new in pkg; golf clubs; bean bag toss game; gas grill; metal flower stands; new trellis; air conditioner; misc garden tools; hand garden plow; hedge trimmers; reel mower; snow blower; step ladders; wheelbarrow; sewer rat; 5 gal buckets; gas heater; Waterloo rolling tool chest; Lincoln welder; acet torch & gauges; Karcher pressure washer; DeWalt planner; Craftsman bandsaw–sander, 16” scroll saw, jointer, 10” miter saw; table saw; F&F drill press; belt sander; router & bits; pipe clamps; brad nailer; sockets; end wrenches; saw horses; metal racking; new, bathroom cupboards, marble lavatory & entry doors; plus lots more.
Collectibles
Victorian Rococo walnut turtle shape marble top parlor table; sq oak table w/5 leaves; marble top lamp table; chairs & rockers; partial secretary; commodes; oak mirror hall tree; Kellogg wall telephone; benches; wood box; wood high chair; trunk; milk can; copper boiler; wash board; chicken water; Paulsen Hatchery sign & misc; 3 yellow chickens; wood egg shipping crate; egg basket; cast pail; few old license plates; water cans; oil jar w/spout; 100+ milk bottles some local; Blatz beer flat; flat irons w/handles; wood adv boxes; 3 sm ammo boxes; yard sticks; early light bulbs; lots of kerosene lamps; lamp brackets; Rayo & B&H metal lamps; hanging lamp & shade; Arcade grinder mill; 2 wood coffee grinders; copper tea kettles; tin coffee pots; green handle utensils; enamelware; few old fruit jars; butter pats; glass & crock butter churns; crock bowls; lg selection of crocks incl Marlow & McCormick Deering; old tools; st razors; 1904 World’s Fair paper wgt; pocket knife & belt buckle collections (some Hesston); Conn alto saxophone; Velvet tobacco tins; few seed sacks; cast iron nut crackers; jar of marbles; Civil War era bayonet; pictures & frames; Seth Thomas 8 day shelf clock; photo albums; post cards; sheet music; wood frame camera; jewelry; Johnson Bros dishware; Bavarian dishware; ladies head; carnival pieces; S&C sets; duck cookie jar; pink & green glassware; sm sleepy eye pitcher; plus lots more.
Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809
Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519
Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.
SNOWBLOWERS 782 Toro snowblower. Needs some TLC. Call 815-440-3640 for details.
WANT TO BUY 795
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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE
Do you need Gravel for Driveways? Call 815-499-7195
Real nice recliner, $60. Call 815-7184385.
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