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Forreston will take on Eastland-Pearl city for the conference title Friday night. B1

Health was the topic at the Rock River Center on Oct. 17. A7

A rural Rochelle man was injured when his barn exploded on Oct. 16. B3

Audit leaves board members with questions By Vinde Wells Editor An auditing firm’s findings about the Ogle County Sheriff’s tow fund left county board members searching for answers. James Sullivan, director of dispute advisory for Sikich LLP, Naperville, told the board Tuesday night that his firm’s forensic examination revealed that more than $10,000 is unaccounted for and that $61,713 was

deposited into the tow fund that was meant for the General Fund. The tow fund ledger was inaccurate and incomplete, Sullivan reported. Cash payments were kept in a file drawer in the Harn’s executive secretary’s office, which was sometimes left unlocked, he said. In many cases records simply cannot be found, Sullivan said. “There are some outstanding issues we can’t

get answers to,” he said. “We identified a complete breakdown of internal controls.” Board member Martin Typer, Stillman Valley, said the situation is an offense to other county departments and employees who do their best to carefully spend and account for their funds. Board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, agreed. “This whole situation is an unfortunate stain on this county,” he said. “This

gross malfeasance has hurt everyone.” Sullivan told the board the forensic examination revealed that more than $10,000 is unaccounted for and that $61,713 was deposited into the tow fund that was meant for the General Fund. The tow fund ledger was inaccurate and incomplete, Sullivan reported. Cash payments were kept in a file drawer in the Harn’s executive secretary’s office, which was sometimes left

unlocked, he said. In many cases records simply cannot be found, Sullivan said. “There are some outstanding issues we can’t get answers to,” he said. “We identified a complete breakdown of internal controls.” Gouker said the lack of records makes it impossible to determine if money was misappropriated. Sullivan said the very first deposit made into the

tow fund was a check from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for $12,920 which should have gone into the General Fund. Besides that, only 10,000 of the check was deposited. The whereabouts of the remainder is a mystery, Sullivan said. “The check was from IEMA, and it had no business being in the tow fund,” Gouker said. Board member Pat Saunders, Polo, said her Turn to A3

Hazardous waste will be disposed properly By Chris Johnson Reporter

Ready for Action Above, the Leaf River American Legion post presents the colors before the Oct. 17 football game. At right, the Forreston Cheerleaders can be spotted on the sidelines at all the Cardinals football games. Here Minka Stukenberg cheers on the team Oct. 17. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo beekeeping caused small town controversy By Vinde Wells Editor Before allowing public discussion about honey bees Monday night, Polo Mayor Doug Knapp put his foot down. “We’re going to make a decision on this tonight. Then that’s the end of it. This has gone on long enough. I am ‘beed’ out,” he told the audience of 20 people at the city council meeting. Knapp said the controversy over Polo resident Mike Scholl’s hobby of beekeeping has been going on for approximately three years

without resolution. “It’s not about the topic anymore; it’s on a personal level,” he said. “It’s not healthy for our city.” After a lengthy and sometimes heated debate with input from several residents, the council rejected a motion made by alderman Louise Hall to change the beekeeping ordinance to prohibit beekeeping equipment in the city limits. The motion failed by a 2-4 vote, with Hall and Cheryl Galor voting yes, while Troy Boothe, Randy Schoon, David Ackeberg, and Jim Busser voted no.

In This Week’s Edition...

A long line of vehicles was the sight for workers at the hazardous waste collection Saturday morning in Oregon. “We had 441 vehicles representing 520 households at the collection this year,” said Ogle County Solid Waste Management Director Steve Rypkema. “The morning was the busiest time of the event. Residents were allowed to bring batteries, old paint, and chemicals to the collection to ensure they are properly recycled and disposed. Rypkema said the overall numbers for the event were lower then he expected but that could be due to education. “It is hard to predict the turnout for these events,” said Rypkema. “Next time we would like to do this in the spring.” The department has been working on educating the public over the years about proper disposal of household chemicals. “We have educated the public about all the options available for proper disposal and this event is only one of these options,” said Rypkema. “It is very important to keep these chemicals out of our sewers and rivers.” Once chemicals enter the water system it can cause

John Haley, Lamont, pushes a cart of old paint Saturday morning during the hazardous waste collection hosted by the Ogle County Solid Waste Department. Photo by Chris Johnson

numerous side effects for (compact florescent light bulbs) are hazardous.” plants and animals. These bulbs contain “We need to avoid accidental poisoning and we mercury. “CFLS were a stepping need a solution to the common items that are hazardous,” Turn to A2 said Rypkema. “Even CFLs

The city’s livestock ordinance makes it unlawful “to keep or maintain” bees, as well as certain other animals, within the city limits. At an Ordinance Committee meeting Oct. 15, Hall had proposed a change allowing no more than six bees per square foot in the city and prohibiting all equipment that attracts bees. She later amended her proposal to prohibit paraphernalia pertaining to beekeeping to be kept anywhere in the city. However, on Monday

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B6-B10 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B5

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Steve Rypkema, Director of the Ogle County Solid Waste Department, directs traffic at the hazardous waste collection Saturday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson

Marriage Licenses, A4 Oregon Police, B3 Public Voice, A8 Property Transfers, B4

Sheriff’s Arrests, B5 Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B5

Deaths, B4 Orrie L. Allen, Barbara Jean Bordner, James A. Daws, Dorothy V. Martin, Robert B. Pelsma, Hazel V.A. Schwiegart, Roy Van Raden

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Costume contest is Oct. 31 at RVC in Leaf River The Leaf River Lions Club invites everyone from newborn to adult for its annual Halloween Costume Contest on Friday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at the River Valley Complex. This year there will be small cash prizes for 11 age groups.

All entrants in costume will receive a free hot dog and chips plus beverage. For everyone else the cost of the hot dog supper is $2. The menu will include nachos and cheese for $1. Buy an extra hot dog for $1. Food will be served while

quantities last, before and after the costume contest starting at 4 p.m. The costume contest will start with infant and adult at 4:30 p.m. and end with high school. Use the southwest doors. Trick or Treat hours in Leaf River are 5 to 7 p.m.

Program on Ellen Star Gates

Students of the Month Above, Forreston High School September Students of the Month were announced by Assistant Principal Jim Kann (far left) and Principal Michael Mandzen (far right). Pictured left to right are: senior Patricia Eilders, freshman Elisabeth Gronewold, junior Cassidy Schultz, and sophomore Emma Nelson. Below, Forreston Junior High September Students of the Month were announced by Assistant Principal Jim Kann (far left) and Principal Michael Mandzen (far right). Pictured left to right are: seventh grader Alexis Houston, eighth grader Grace Carr, and sixth grader Emma Stevens. Photos supplied

Suzanne Crandall, Rockford historian and actress, will present a program on Ellen Star Gates, on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the German Valley Historical Society and

Museum, 805 Church St., German Valley. Gates was a classmate and friend of Jane Adams and Julia Lathrop, who were the founders of Hull House in Chicago.

The program will give more information on the lives of these women in history. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. Fall-themed snacks will be served.

Trick-Or-Treat in Forreston Trick-Or-Treat hours have been set in the Village of Forreston. Trick-Or-Treating will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Costumed children will be

allowed to visit homes in the village. Parents should escort the children through the community. Knock on doors of homes with their front porch light

on. Motorists are advised to pay attention and watch for children that might run into the street during the event. All candy should be checked before being eaten.

Hazardous waste is collected From A1

Class of ‘18 accepts challenge The Class of 2018 has accepted the challenge of graduating from Forreston High School. During a recent freshmen class assembly, students

met with their principal Michael Mandzen and school counselor Mrs. Winter, to discuss some of the challenges and trials that lie of ahead of them during the

FHS freshmen Max Barkalow and Gavin Fuchs hold the banner created by their class showing their commitment to graduating from high school. Pictured with them, left to right, are school board members Jon Ludwig, Don Cook, Dennis Osterloo, John Reining, Robert Ebbesmeyer, Shawn Gallagher and Rob DeVries, and superintendent Sheri Smith. Photo supplied

next four years. As a symbol of their promise to graduate in May of 2018, students signed the “Commitment to Graduate� banner. Prior to signing the banner, students were invited to bring along a person from their class who would pledge support and help make guarantee they would complete the promise of graduation together. In addition, two members of the freshmen class, Max Barkalow and Gavin Fuchs, asked the Forrestville Valley Board of Education along with Superintendent Smith to show how “we are all in this together� to also sign the banner. The banner will be displayed as a reminder of their goal.

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“CFLS were a stepping stone to reducing waste and now we have LEDs which do not have the danger and last for years,� he said. No exact totals were tabulated for the collection but there were 85 lead acid batteries and hundreds of gallons of chemicals and paint. The collection also included clothing for Serenity Home and Hospice. “We had 10 bags of

clothing donated for hospice,� said Rypkema. “This was the first time that we collected for them during our events.� The weather was decent for the event but rain early in the week left puddles that were addressed. “We had puddles and Martin and Company donated a truck of gravel to make the site useable,� said Rypkema. “We are pleased the people came out to rid themselves of their household chemicals.�

Michael Ingelas grabs containers of chemicals from a truck. Photo by Chris Johnson

School Menu Oct. 27-31 German Valley Grade School Monday: Scrambled eggs, S.P. tator tots, banana. Tuesday: Mac and cheese, green beans, peaches. Wednesday: Fish sticks, b/w bean salad, pears. Thursday: Pizzaburger on bun, lettuce salad, M.O/ banana. Friday: Chicken nuggets, fries, apple quarters. Forreston Grade School Monday: Chicken nuggets, cheesy potatoes, pears,

cookie. Tuesday: Vegetable soup, toasted cheese sandwich, carrots and celery, fresh apple. Wednesday: Chicken patty on bun, peas, mandarin oranges. Thursday: Macaroni and cheese with ham, lettuce salad, fruit cocktail. Friday: Waffle sticks with syrup, sausage links, hash browns, fresh fruit. Forreston Jr. & Sr. High School Monday: Pizza, tossed salad, carrots, pears. Ala

carte: soup and sandwich. Tuesday: Corn dog, fries, broccoli w/cheese, applesauce. Wednesday: Chicken fajita, refried beans, corn/ lettuce/cheese, pineapple. Ala Carte: potato bowl. Thursday: Breakfast, cinnamon roll. Friday: Sweet/sour chicken w/rice, oriental blend, Mandarin oranges. Menus are subject to change without notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with each meal.

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Forreston Journal was founded in 1865 by C.E. Slocum as the Forreston Herald. He later changed the name to Forreston Journal. The newspaper was purchased by Wesley W. Buckley in 1910. He died in December 1917, and the newspaper was taken over by his wife, Susan. In 1927, John J. Wagner and G.C. Terry, co-owners of the Tri-County Press, Polo, purchased the Forreston Journal. Terry bought out Wagner's interest in 1930, and the newspaper stayed in the Terry family until 1977, when Danny C. Terry sold out to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Dixon Telegraph. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

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Forensic audit of Sheriff’s Tow Fund completed From A1 understanding is that the check was a grant to cover deputies’ overtime for working during a blizzard. Board member Dick Petrizzo, Davis Junction, asked if Harn has seen the forensic examination report. Gouker said that he has. “He’s upset this happened. He knows it’s his fault,” Gouker said. “I asked him if he was coming to the meeting tonight. He said he was not.” Board member Lee Meyers, Byron, asked if Harn had violated any laws by putting money meant for the General Fund into the tow fund and spending it. “I don’t know if he’s violated any laws, but he’s violated a lot of ethics and the public’s trust,” Gouker said. Petrizzo said that in light of the report’s findings he thought about asking for a forensic examination of the sheriff’s county-issued credit card. However, he decided it would be better to wait until new sheriff Brian Van Vickle,

Rochelle, takes over Dec. 1. Van Vickle defeated Harn in the March primary election for the Republican Party nomination for sheriff and is running unopposed in the Nov. 4 general election. Besides being sheriff, Harn is also Forreston Village President and was hired in May by the Forrestville Valley School Board as maintenance coordinator for the district. Board member Zach Oltmanns, Stillman Valley, asked if the county could get back the $4,000 spent for Harn’s Facebook page. “That page is still active, but it is invisible,” he said, adding that he is concerned it could fall into the wrong hands. Gouker said he would check into that, and ask Harn to shut it down if it’s still active. “Do we have a way to recover the unaccounted for funds?” Saunders asked. “Without records there’s no trail,” Gouker said. “While the records are

incomplete, that money has to be somewhere,” Saunders said. Board member Lyle Hopkins, Polo, said the county board is partly to blame. “We as a board have to take some of the blame for this because we left it too open when this [the tow fund] was set up,” he said. Board member Bill Welty, Chana, did not entirely agree. “We should have set up better controls, but that does not relieve the sheriff of the responsibility to keep records…,” he said. “His failure to live up to his fiduciary responsibility was taken care of at the election,” Gouker said. The board took steps to make sure money in the tow fund is correctly handled and documented from now on. Board members approved three recommendations from Executive Committee, which met earlier in the day to hear Sullivan’s report. First, the board accepted the Sikich report,

Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, talks about the Sheriff’s Administrative Tow Fee Fund Tuesday night while board member John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, listens. Photo by Chris Johnson

agreed to implement its recommendations to tighten up tow fund procedures, and to pay Sikich’s bill of $15,000. It then approved requiring that $61,713 should be transferred immediately from the tow fund to the county’s General Fund to repay money that should have gone there in the first place. Finally, the board agreed to

explore changing where tow fund payments must be made from the sheriff’s office to another county department. Tow fees were implemented by the board in 2011 as an additional revenue stream for the sheriff’s department. Any person whose car is towed and impounded after an arrest is required to pay a tow fee of $350 to get the vehicle back.

Once the fee is paid at the sheriff’s office, the person is given documents to take to the towing company to retrieve the vehicle. Originally, how the money was spent was left up to the discretion of the sheriff to be used for “law enforcement related activities including the purchase or maintenance of police vehicles, equipment, or training.”

Beekeeping controversy caused stinging discussions From A1 night she said “paraphernalia” is too vague and wanted instead to prohibit beehives, beekeeping equipment, and debris, including honeycombs, beeswax or waste products. Polo resident Tammy Merdian objected. “Does this mean I can’t order beeswax to make candles?” she asked. “I think you’re on a slippery slope here.” Ackeberg also objected. He said Hall’s suggestion would prevent beekeepers from working on or storing their equipment in their own garages. Schoon objected because he said the city already has enough regulations. “There’s already an ordinance in place,” he said. “We don’t need more laws.” The most recent controversy over honey bees arose during the last weekend in September when a large number of bees congregated on beekeeping equipment owned by Scholl near a garage on a vacant lot he owns at 109 N. Barber Ave.

Scholl lives across the street at 110 N. Barber Ave. The incident occurred during Polo’s garage sale days when the neighbors Connie Simonnet and Laurie Church, who live on either side of the vacant lot, were holding garage sales. Both neighbors complained to the city council Oct. 6, accusing Scholl of violating the city ordinance prohibiting beekeeping. Both had also complained to the police about the bees. However, Police Chief Dennis Christen said that when he responded to the calls, he found that Scholl was not violating the ordinance. Scholl said he was finishing the honey extraction process and preparing the empty frames from his hives for winter that weekend. The small amount of honey left in the frames attracted bees in the vicinity, he said. “They can smell it for miles,” he said. “They are attracted to anything sweet. The only thing they want to do is fill their bellies and go back to the hive.” His bee colonies, which

Rural resident gave a positive bee view A rural Polo resident spoke in defense of honey bees at Monday night’s Polo City Council meeting. Linda Colcord, who lives on South Galena Trail Road, said farm pesticides have killed many honey bees, while roadside mowing and herbicides have reduced their food supply. “There’s nothing anymore for bees and butterflies to get pollen,” she said. “Some cities welcome bees,” she said, citing Seattle, Wash., where programs are in place to encourage beekeeping and related businesses. “Bees won’t bother you if you don’t bother them,” she said. “We have to do something to save them.” She noted that bees

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are prohibited in the city, are kept in various locations outside the city. Church and Simonnet, however, were adamant that Scholl is raising the bees on his vacant lot. “I’m not against bees, I just don’t want them swarming in my yard,” she said. “I did not buy my house and my property to live next door to bees. I’m sick and tired of it. I have better things to do with my time.” Church said she believes her privacy has been invaded. “I don’t appreciate my name plastered all over the front page of the newspaper,” she said. “I don’t appreciate

my address plastered all over the front page of the newspaper.” Scholl said that bees will go only where there is something to attract them. “I understand that some bees were swarming in Connie’s yard. There must have been something there to attract them,” he said. Both Church and Simonnet have flower gardens. Simonnet objected. She said the bees are attracted by the equipment Scholl has in and around the garage. “It’s very disruptive,” she said. She said there was no problem with large numbers of bees before Scholl bought

the property between her and Church. Scholl agreed that he does store his beekeeping equipment in the garage on the vacant lot. As a solution, he offered to keep all the equipment in the garage across the street where he lives. He said his neighbors on that side of the street are not troubled by the bees. “I am willing to do anything I can to minimize bees over there,” he said. Church was not satisfied by the offer. “That’s not acceptable,” she said. Boothe said Scholl’s offer is a reasonable compromise.

He said any effort by the council to regulate beekeeping further would be “fruitless.” “I don’t think this is a police matter. I think it is a civil matter,” he said. Boothe said he does not believe Scholl has any malicious intent, but the bees are bothering Church and Simonnet. “It’s not malicious, but the ladies are not able to enjoy their property,” he said. Busser also agreed that Scholl should keep his beekeeping equipment at his residence and extract honey there as well.

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Gilmers to mark 60th anniversary Larry and Deloris (Miller) Gilmer will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Nov. 19. They exchanged their wedding vows on Nov. 19, 1954, in their home town of Huntington, Ind. Larry and Deloris moved to North Manchester, Ind., to complete college followed by a move to Mt. Morris, where Larry began his teaching career at Mt. Morris High School. A job change moved

their family of four to Elmhurst, where Larry continued teaching business courses at York Community High School and Triton Community College. Deloris mastered her craft as well and became a Certified Professional Floral Designer in Chicago. After raising their family and retiring, the Gilmers relocated to the north woods of Hayward, Wis., where they reside today. They are very active in

their church and community and are visited frequently by their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members and friends. A family party celebrating this milestone anniversary will be held in November. In attendance will be daughters Dianne (Barry) Nathan, St. Charles, and Debra (Jim) Bryant, Mt. Morris. Grandchildren attending the festivities will be

Donald Van Gilmer (April) Williams, Oswego, Rory (Kelly) Schlarb, Aurora, Josh Brandon Nathan, Loves Park, Dayna (Jacob) Greer, Rockford, and Kristen Marie Nathan, South Elgin. Great-grandchildren in attendance will include Donovan Gilmer Williams and Clara Jane Greer. Please help Larry and Deloris celebrate this joyous occasion. Send cards and letters to P.O. Box 309, Hayward, WI 54843.

Memorial service for Hospice is Nov. 2 Deloris and Larry Gilmer

Serenity Hospice and Home will hold its annual Memorial Service on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2997 N. German Church

Rd., Oregon. Pastor Michael Hoffman, guest speaker, will present a special program to offer encouragement and hope. The memorial service and

program are free and open Refreshments will be to the public. The service served following the is a time to join others in program. remembering loved ones at Pre-registration is this ceremony. requested by calling the office at 815-732-2499.

College Ag Day will be Nov. 13 Ag in the Classroom will host a College Ag Day on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S 10th St. Oregon. Area students can meet locally with representatives of various colleges and universities. The following schools that offer agriculture

programs are planning on attending: Black Hawk College-East, Highland Community College, Illinois State University, Joliet Junior College, Kishwaukee College, Parkland College, University of IllinoisUrbana/Champaign, Western Illinois University, Rockford Career College, Tulsa Welding School, University

of Wisconsin-Madison and Wyotech. Students interested in majoring in agriculture, are invited to attend the free program to meet with college and university representatives. For more information call the University of Illinois Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.

Radon program is scheduled Ogle County Extension will present a program called “Clearing the Air about Radon� on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. “Radon is a colorless, odorless gas, found in many homes throughout Illinois. The only way to know the radon level in your home is to conduct a test of the home,�

said Jay Solomon, Energy and Environmental educator with University of Illinois Extension. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Solomon will provide in depth information about the dangers of radon for reducing the levels in a home.

Each household will receive a free radon test kit complements of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Radon Awareness Grant. Register by calling University of Illinois Extension at 815- 7322191 or on-line at web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo. Registration cost is $5 per person.

Donation Autumn on Parade made a $1,500 donation to Ogle County Habitat for Humanity. Pictured are AOP treasurer, Marge Immel, Gail Tuttle, Habitat for Humanity, and AOP president Marseyne Snow. Photo by Chris Johnson

College News Kelsy Janssen Kelsy Janssen, Mt. Morris, was among the students who graduated in August from the University of WisconsinLaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wis. Janssen completed a Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation Major. She graduated with highest honors. UW-La Crosse, founded

in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year comprehensive institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UW-L has more than 10,500 students enrolled in 43 undergraduate majors, 17 master’s degree offerings and three certificate programs.

have earned Presidential Scholarships, awarded to academically talented and highly motivated students, to North Central College, Naperville. Mayson Whipple, Byron, and Karissa Dobson, Stillman Valley, are the recipients of the scholarships. Both began North Central College their studies at North Central Two area residents this fall.

The Presidential Scholarship is the top meritbased scholarship at North Central College and is offered to less than 15 percent of the incoming class. The scholarship is based on a combination of a student’s high school grade-point average from core academic classes and ACT and SAT test scores. It is renewable for up to four years. Kasey Lapp Kasey Lapp received a presidential scholarship from Central College, Pella, Iowa.

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THANK YOU September 16, 2014

We wish to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and support shown during our recent bereavement in the loss of our very special and dear loved one. The response of cards, flowers, food, warm sentiments, memorial gifts, and prayers, were so graciously given and appreciated. Beloved and dedicated Christian Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Mother-in-Law and Friend, you will forever be in our hearts. With Love, Most Sincerely and Respectively, Carol Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Richard/Mary Ellen Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall/Jeannie Kyker, and families

Thank you to everyone for the cards, gifts, phone calls, visits and flowers we received for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. A Special Thank You to our Children and grandchildren for planning and making the day memorable.

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She earned the award due to a high commitment to academic achievement. Lapp is a recent graduate from Oregon High School and is now a freshman at Central College. Central’s presidential scholarships range from $14,500 to $18,500 and are renewable for four years. Central evaluates scholarships based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and ACT/

SAT composite test score results. Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Maria G. Velasco, both of Rebecca Huntley issued the Rochelle. following marriage licenses. Elijah L. Hoffman, Havelock, N.C., and Rachelle Oct. 14 L. Smoot, Machesney Park. Gary J. Wysocki, Westminster, Colo., and Oct. 15 Debra A. Miller, Cherry Gerald M. Thompson Valley. and Karren S. Self, both of Alejo Dominguez and Kingston. Lee P. Brenizer and Jessica K. Taft, both of Franklin Grove. Oct. 16 David J. Dransfield, Fox / Heritage Janesville, Wis., and Donna Travel Service, Inc. M. Parrish, Malta. Complete travel service since 1968 Jacob J. Gomez, Steward, and Amanda J.K. Brauer, 306 West Green St., Forreston, IL Davis Junction. 232-7159

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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, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon Traditional Worship Service 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m.

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(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 Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor 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 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Dave Jungnickel, Pastor EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Pastor Guthrie Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH BROOKVILLE and 2997 N. German Church Rd. ELKHORN UNITED Two miles east of Oregon on METHODIST CHURCHES Ill. 64, then three miles north. Brookville: Adult Sunday Pastor Brion Brooks School 9:30 a.m. Church Office Worship 10:30 a.m. Phone: 815-732-6313 17725 W. Chamber St. Director of Ministries in Brookville for Youth and Christian Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Education Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. David Bordy Corner of Wilson Mill & 9 a.m. Sunday School Brick Church Roads 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— CHANA UNITED Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Kids Clubs & Men’s & 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Women’s Bible Study— 815-732-7683 Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 chanaumc@gmail.com p.m. Pastor Javier Martinez Adult & Children’s EMMANUEL Education 9 a.m. EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Holy Communion Celebrated Office: 815-732-2424 the First Sunday of Each 764 N. Stillman Road, Month Oregon (Payne’s Point) CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Pastor Andrew Kayes LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 815-284-4554 David Andermann, Pastor EVANGELICAL FREE 815-632-6767 CHURCH 9 a.m. Worship Service OF MT. MORRIS 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 102 S. Seminary St. Thursday, Oct. 23—10 a.m. Mt. Morris Bible Class 815-734-4942 Friday, Oct. 24—TBA “A Senior Pastor Matter of Faith� Movie at Bruce McKanna Carmike, Sterling Associate Pastor Sunday, Oct. 26—9 a.m. Lance Mennen Worship with Communion, Thursday, Oct. 23—9:30 Children Sing in Church, a.m. Refresh-A-Mom Group; Laborers for Christ Offering; 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Friday, Oct. 24—8:30 a.m. 11:30 Confirmation, Mission Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Sunday Saturday, Oct. 25—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group; CHURCH OF THE Women’s Ministry Work Day OPEN BIBLE Sunday, Oct. 26—8:30 302 S. Franklin St., Polo a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Monte J. Cox, Pastor InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship 815-946-2848 Service; 5 p.m. Youth Groups; Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Evening Small Groups (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) Tuesday, Oct. 28—9 a.m. We include children in our Ladies Prayer Circle Sunday Worship experience Wednesday, Oct. 29—6 a.m. “Kids are People, too� Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Log onto our website at after Praise & Worship. http://www.efcmm.org to check Casual, Contemporary, out our latest opportunities and Non-Traditional updates Passion for God Compassion for People FAITH DISCOVERY Visit Our Website: CHURCH PoloOpenBible.org 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 815-946-3588 CROSSROADS Jeremy Heller, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 10 a.m. Worship Service 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Nursery Available Saturdays at 6 p.m. We are an independent nonSundays at 10 a.m. denominational Christian 815-837-5255 church. whitepines@crossroadscn.com Visitors are always welcome. Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 FAITH EVANGELICAL Youth Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Jose Garcia ext. 303 402 Second Ave., Forreston We offer contemporary Church 815-938-3203 worship and relevant Bible Pastor Scott Ralston teaching through “ A Church with a Heart — engaging messages, and In the Heart of Forreston� powerful video 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Join us after the service in our Thursday, Oct. 23—6:30 p.m. for coffee, snack & fellowship Bible Study Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Sunday, Oct. 26—9 a.m.

Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Oct. 27—1:30 p.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m. Confirmation Thursday, Oct. 30—6:30 p.m. Bible Study FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

Jake Ritzema, Pastor 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 - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton 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 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Barb Good, Pastor Sunday Worship 9 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Fellowship 10 a.m. 505 Hill St., Oregon Sunday School & www.fbcoregon.org Confirmation 10:15 a.m. 800-335-5065 Activities during the Week: 815-732-2642 Sunday, Oct. 26—11:30 a.m. Rev. Jerry Clark Youth Leaf Raking “A Christ-centered, BibleMonday, Oct. 27—10 a.m. believing, family-oriented Bible Study; 7 p.m. Church ministry.� Council Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 28—6 p.m. Sunday Worship Service LEAF RIVER UNITED 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening METHODIST CHURCH Christian Education, Spanish Class, Pack Meeting Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Pastor David Poust Wednesday, Oct. 29—5:30 Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River transportation and nursery Sunday, Oct. 26—10:30 a.m. p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; provided for all services. Worship Service & Children’s 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir; Church 7:30 p.m. Choir FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 609 S. 10th St., Oregon METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 815-732-2359 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Grail Storm, Minister Pastor Javier Martinez Gregg Downs, Pastor 815-732-7411 Handicapped Accessible 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Worship Service—10 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service If you haven’t found a church Sunday School 10 a.m. home, we invite you to First Age Three through POLO CHURCH OF THE Christian Church in Oregon, Sixth Grade. BRETHREN Everyone is Welcome where we accept one another Congress Ave. & Webster St. just as Christ accepted us. (The church is handicapped MT. MORRIS CHURCH Come as you are. accessible) OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Leslie Lake Pastor Ginny Haney FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 409 W. Brayton Road CHURCH (USA) 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time P.O. Box 2055 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 11 a.m. Sunday School Mt. Morris, IL 61054 815-732-2894 Phone: 815-734-4573 www.fpcoregon.com PRAIRIE DELL Office hours Monday Handicapped Accessible PRESBYTERIAN Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Worship 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Friday, Oct. 24—9 a.m. Holy Communion is served the 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Women’s Fellowship first Sunday of each month. Shannon Sunday, Oct. 26—8:15 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. FIRST UNITED 815-864-2448 Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Oct. 27—2-4:30 402 First Ave., Forreston 10 a.m. Worship p.m. Food Pantry Open Pastor David Poust 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, Oct. 28—9 a.m. 815-938-2380 Sunday, Oct. 26— Sunday, Oct. 26—9 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Congregational Meeting after Wednesday, Oct. 29—7:15 Worship; Cereal Sunday Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. p.m. Chimes Rehearsal Sunday School Monday, Oct. 27—8 a.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Coffee at The Depot; 3-4:30 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon p.m. Good News Club follow@revivemtm.com Pastor David Demmer 815-994-0428 815-732-7404 FLORENCE UNITED Southern Baptist 9:30 a.m. New Life Cafe METHODIST CHURCH Saturday Night Revive Service 10 a.m. Worship Service 2649 W. Florence Rd., 5:30 p.m. Saturday Freeport Celebrate Recovery NORTH GROVE Kathleen Brinkmeier, 6-8 p.m. Monday EVANGELICAL Pastor CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Forreston 1000 Ill. 64 West Pastor Tim Hotchkiss FORRESTON GROVE Oregon Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Interim Priest Saturday, Oct. 25—9-11:30 Forreston 815-732-7211 or a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Presbyterian Church in 815-732-3328 Open at New Life Community America www.saintbrides.org Center; 7 p.m. Night of Worship 815-938-3605 Email:saintbrides@ Sunday, Oct. 26—9 a.m. Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor verizon. net Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Services Worship Service; Trunk or 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Treat and Potluck Dinner and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28—9-11:30 Pioneer Club Wednesday Healing Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Service-6 p.m. Open at New Life Community Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Classes Center Children’s Sunday School-9 FORRESTON REFORMED a.m. OREGON CHURCH Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD 501 Third Ave. (2nd & 4th Sunday) 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Tim Fry, Pastor St. Bride’s follows traditional Pastor Michael Hoffman 9:30 a.m. Worship Anglican-Episcopal church 815-732-6847 10:45 a.m. Sunday School practices; is biblically based and both family and individual You and your family are oriented. FREEDOM LUTHERAN invited to join us in worship on WORSHIPPING Visitors are always Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. welcomed. COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Hoffman will give the Pastor Jeff Schlesinger morning message, “Ideas from 815-222-7270 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Isaiah, Part 2: Perfect Peace in a CHURCH Wacky World.� Lutheran Outdoor Ministries West Grove Road at Greeting you will be the Kurt Dining Hall Columbine Rd. and Ellen Laurent. 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Pastor Steve Erickson During morning worship an (a mile south of Oregon) Sunday, Oct. 26—9:15 a.m. exceptionally fine Children’s Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 Welcome Center Church is offered for children 3 a.m. Congregational Bible 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon years old through Grade 5. Study, Instrumental Ensemble Sunday School begins at Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:30 a.m. and includes classes Worship, Reformation Day; for adults, young adults, teens, 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir CHURCH children and infants. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Rehearsal Special attention is given in German Valley each class to issues and topics ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN 815-362-6601

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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 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6-7:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 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 Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Masses—Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. Confessions-Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Oct. 24—8 a.m. Coffee and Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Oct. 25—5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 26—8:45 a.m. Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Oct. 28—7 p.m. Community Christmas Cantata Rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 29— 6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 9 a.m. Quilt Group; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class; 6:30 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Music) for Youth in Grades 7-12; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir-Men; 7-8 p.m. Chancel Choir-Women 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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related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. October’s Bible Books of the Month are I Timothy through Hebrews.

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Events & Entertainment

What’s Cookin’ is Saturday Doors will open on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon VFW as What’s Cookin’ kicks off its raising funds for advertising an upcoming event. Admission is a $5 donation at the door. What’s Cookin’ organizers are planning for the 2015 event, which will be held on May 2 at Barnacopia on Ill. 64 west of Mt. Morris. The first What’s Cookin’,

held March 29, attracted 26 cooking teams and a large crowd. The co-chairmen Joyce Bruns and Diane Palmer are hoping for as many as 40 different cooking teams for next year’s event and an even larger crowd. Next year’s event will also bring new raffles to the mix. Service organizations are invited to run a raffle of their

choosing which can start at any time they wish and will have their raffle drawing at the What’s Cookin’ event. This way the service organizations can also raise monies for their causes. The other raffle is a combined effort between What’s Cookin’ and the Oregon Lions Club. This Mega 50/50 raffle will start on Oct. 25 and end at the May 2 event.

Special event at Merlin’s Henry, Braydon, Keagen, Sawyer finishing the planting of the flowers in the memorial garden at St. James Lutheran Church. Photo supplied

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St. James Lutheran Church will dedicate memorial garden Nov. 2 St. James Lutheran Church will dedicate a memorial garden on Sunday, Nov. 2 during the 10:30 am service. A potluck dinner will follow the service.

The garden was started by the late Josh Langholf. After his death, Sid Anderson and Rick Nelson put their best guess from the only plans left behind was a drawing.

To thank loyal customers, Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers is having its second annual “Merlin’s Gives Back” a private ticket only With help from the premier event, on Thursday, Anderson family, Rick Nov. 6 from 5-8 p.m. and Michelle Nelson, To attend participants must and others the garden will purchase a $10 ticket prior be ready for the dedication. to the event and bring in a The garden will be an canned food item. ongoing project. All money from ticket sales will be donated back to local charities and food pantries. Please note that Merlin’s will wrapping up the last month be closed on Nov. 6 until 5 of rehearsal and prepping for p.m. This is a limited ticket a two-weekend run. sales event. Come laugh and visit the Charities chosen for this ice cream shop just down the hallway. For more information and ordering tickets call 815Dr. Philip Whitford, AKA He has developed a program 734-2103, visit the website “Dr. Goose,” will present a that discourages them from performingartsguild.com or program to control geese at low flight over runways. the Facebook page. the Madison, Wis., airport Whitford has his doctorate on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m in biology and is a well at the Kickapoo Center, 1919 known expert on both geese N. Limekiln Rd., Oregon. and ocean deterioration. Geese at airports are not He developed the “Goose be accepted. All proceeds go only a nuisance, but a hazard. Buster,” his special control toward church mission work. The public is invited to join in for a time of food and fellowship. Auditions for Byron Civic and adults. Theatre performance of its Roles are available for Christmas Show, Christmas singers, dancers, and actors of Kaleidoscope, will be all ages. Auditionees need not Monday, Oct. 27. prepare an audition but should Times are 6 to 7 p.m. for come prepared to sing and/or elementary aged children; dance. 6:30 to 7 p.m. for middle The show will run two school students; and 7 to 9 weekends, Nov. 28-30, and p.m. for high school students Dec.

PAG shows coming next month The Performing Arts Guild will present Joseph Kesselring’s timeless stage classic “Arsenic & Old Lace” on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at Pinecrest Grove, Mt. Morris. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, then 2 p.m. on Sundays. Mortimer Brewster (Cole Davidson) comes home to

his aunts (Joanne Reisner and Mary Cheatwood) in Brooklyn to find that they are murdering old gentlemen. As the plot thickens some unexpected guests arrive. The production is directed by Nathan Tauch, assistant director Connie Augsburger and produced by Karen Urish and Michele Nelson. Currently the show is

year are: Village of Progress Christmas Wish List, Oregon; VFW Post #8739 Food Basket Drive; Mt. Morris Toys for Kids; Operation Santa Claus, Byron Police Department; and Valley Evangelical Covenant Church Food Pantry, Stillman Valley. Canned goods will be donated to Lifeline. “With the purchase of your advanced sale ticket, along with helping our local communities, you will receive the opportunity to redeem your ticket at the following establishments for specials and discounts,” owner Merlin Hagemann said. “You must show the ticket at the time of purchase to redeem these specials.” Local restaurants helping to support Merlin’s special

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Ebenezer’s soup supper is Nov. 6 Ebenezer Reformed Church, 2986 N. German Church Rd., Oregon, will host a soup supper on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Chili, broccoli cheese,

vegetable, and chicken noodle soups will be offered. An assortment of Jello salads, homemade pies, and brownies will be served. Free-will donations will

Jim Wolber will be perform at the Fifth Friday show on Oct. 31, at the H.I. Lincoln Building, Franklin Grove. Shows are at 7 and 9 p.m. Wolber will sing and play the guitar in his musical style has been called Country meets Rock and Roll. This year, a Fifth Friday and Halloween both occur on the same day, which will not occur again until the year 2025. Special prizes will be given for the Most Original Costume; Scariest Costume; and Most Beautiful Costume Tickets are available for a $10 donation. Seating is limited. Call 815-456-3030 or stop in the H.I. Lincoln building between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and 12 to 4 p.m. on Mr. Friday Night,” Jim Wolber, will celebrate Halloween with two special Fifth Friday Shows at Franklin Grove’s Sundays. historic H.I. Lincoln Building on Oct. 31.

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Granny Rose Animal Shelter will host the 13th Annual Fur Ball on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandywine, 441 Ill. 2, Dixon. The evening will benefit the stray and homeless animals at the shelter in Dixon. The evening includes a silent auction, music and food. In addition to the silent

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event are: Alfano’s, spend $25 get $5 off; Breakers, 50% off selected appetizers; and Messie’s, 15% off total bill. “We thank these establishments for supporting our local event,” said Hagemann. Merlin’s annual Christmas Open House will take place Friday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “We offer storewide discounts (some exclusions apply), food tasting and door prizes of gift cards from $10-$50,” said Hagemann. “Any questions please give us a call at 815-732-2969. The elves at Merlin’s have been working tirelessly to make this weekend extra special! Please join us! Merry Christmas to all!”

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auction, one of the evening’s highlights is the annual dessert auction. Brenda Fiorina, a local Rock Falls author, will present a book titled Rescue Kitty. It is the second book in the Read, Write, Rescue book program. This Literacy-Based Humane Education Program, is sponsored by the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, in conjunction with Ogle County Health Department, Whiteside County Health Department and Rock Falls Coloma Township. The program has given two humane-based books and custom incentives to every first grader in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. In addition to the 4,000 free books teacher study guides and felt story boards have been given to more than 80

first grade teachers. Limited seating is available for the Fur Ball. Advanced reservations are required by Nov. 3. Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased at the Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon. Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m. with buffet style dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. The dessert auction will begin at 8:30 p.m. Call the shelter at 815-288PETS (7387) for more details. Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a 501 (c) (3) not-for profit organization that relies on local charitable giving and fundraisers, such as this, to raise the funds necessary to provide shelter, health care and find new loving homes for the stray and abandoned cats and dogs in the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County area.

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something new to be viewed during a wellness fair, she said. “If our fair helps one person then we have been successful,” said Haas. “This year was a cool event and we had a good mix of businesses.” This year also featured a travel company. “People need fun things and travel helps people stay mentally healthy and allows for social trips,” said Haas. “You can think of trips as preventative medicine.” The total attendance for the day was 300 people, Haas said. This number does not include those attending the fair as a vendor.

“The vendors were going around and networking during the event and we had Unique vendors and more vendors then ever this quality information were year,” said Haas. available to visitors at the The presentations this year Rock River Center last week. were well received including The annual Wellness and the ones held by attorneys. Resource Fair was held Oct. “We heard a lot of 17 and featured 55 vendors, compliments from the informational presentations, visitors this year,” said Haas. and medical screenings. “A good vendor mix helped “Some vendors had new bring the people out.” ideas this year,” said Ann Medical screenings were Haas, Executive Director of also held during the event. the Rock River Center. “One Estelle Shippert, the had pills in packets. This was manager of cardio/ an awesome idea and it was pulmonary at Rochellle pre-sorted medicine in a 30 Community Hospital was day supply.” checking visitors blood This one vendor showed pressure. that there is always “Knowing your blood pressure is really important,” she said. “If it is high you are at risk for heart disease or stroke.” Shippert said many pharmacies have machines to test blood pressure and it only takes a minute out of the day to check. “Your blood pressure will fluctuate and it is important to check with your doctor to ask about your ideal blood pressure,” she said. Another informational screening being discussed at the fair was bone health. “Bone health screenings are a good starting point before visiting your provider,” said Bonnie Johnson, clinical nurse with OSF St. Anthony. “It is always good to know early so any issue can be corrected.” She said a screening is just that, a screening, and that it requires a doctor to examine the results and determine how to proceed with care. “We have come along way with bone health and it is not just calcium,” said Johnson. “Vitamin D is also important. Prevention is what these screenings are all about.” Prevention starts at the Registered nurse Estelle Shippert, manager of cardio/ pulmonary at Rochelle Community Hospital checks a youngest ages, she said. “You need to eat healthy visitor’s blood pressure at the annual Wellness Fair at the Rock River Center Oct. 17. Photo by Chris Johnson as a kid,” said Johnson.

Verva Thomas received a wax treatment on her hand from Monica Long of Neighbors Rehab, Byron, during the wellness fair at the Rock River Center Oct. 17. Photo by Chris Johnson

Attorneys Dave Smith and Jennifer Birkholz talk about estate planning during a workshop at the Wellness Fair Oct. 17. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Free flu shots will be provided on Thursday, Oct. 23 in Ogle, Lee, and Stephenson counties for adults aged 1864, who do not have health insurance, are unemployed or cannot afford a flu shot. Times and locations are: Ogle County—First General Baptist Church, 500 S. 12th St., Rochelle, from 8 Meridian School District, a.m. to 12 p.m. Village of Hillcrest, Leaf River Township, and New Milford Fire Protection District. The Mt. Morris Moose Huntley’s office is on Family Center and the the main floor of the Ogle Goodfellows of Mt. Morris are County Courthouse, 105 S. sponsoring a Chili Cook - Off Fifth St., Oregon. on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 to For more information call 3 p.m. 815-732-1110 or go to www. The entry fee is $5. Chili will oglecounty.org. be judged in three categories —

Early voting underway Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley said her office will be open for early voting on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Races on the Nov. 4 general election ballot include Constitutional Amendments and statewide advisory questions as well as Illinois governor and lieutenant governor, Illinois attorney

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Village of Progress marks 45 years Village of Progress will celebrate 45 years of service to the adults of Ogle County who have a developmental disability with a dinner meeting on Wednesday, Nov.

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Donations needed for Thanksgiving meals Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide Thanksgiving meal boxes to local families in need. The meal boxes, made possible in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, contain a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, canned fruit and vegetables, coffee and dessert – enough to feed a

family of eight. A $16 donation will allow Mt. Morris Loaves and Fish Food Pantry to provide a local family the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal with family this holiday season. To sponsor one, two or more families, send a gift to Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, Att: Nelson Miller, Treas.,

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Clothing giveaway to be held Sat., Oct. 25 St. Bride’s Episcopal Christian Women (ECW) of Oregon will hold its second annual winter clothing giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 409 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Winter items of clean, gently used, or new clothing will be available at no cost to

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record-keeping performed by the sheriff’s office,” the report said. Sikich’s James Sullivan, who led the forensic audit, said the amount of unaccounted for money could be higher or lower, depending on whether cash transactions were made other than those the audit found. Sullivan said when he talked with Harn about the unaccounted for money, the sheriff was upset, but had no explanation. He came across no transactions that led him to believe there was fraud or embezzlement, Sullivan said. “There is a complete breakdown of all internal controls ... we can’t say where the money went.” Board Chairman Kim Gouker said the results of the audit didn’t allow for a definitive answer on whether fraud was committed. “You probably can’t tell if there was,” Gouker said. “You probably can’t prove that there wasn’t.” After the meeting, Gouker said the forensic audit found a serious breakdown of recordkeeping, which reflects poorly on the department and the county. “This has been a long, arduous process – many months – and I think the personnel from Sikich did an outstanding job,” he said. “They dug as deep as they possibly could. They overturned every rock necessary. We now know a lot of what happened, except for the missing records.” With the changes to the fund that already have been implemented – limiting its revenue and expenses, and transferring control to the Ogle County Treasurer’s Office – and the recommendations to the board, Gouker said he’s satisfied with where the tow fund is and is confident the

county will “clean up the rest of it.” When the tow fee was approved by the county board in 2011, it only approved the fee. It didn’t set up a fund or limit what it could be deposited into it. The ordinance also allowed for money in the fund to be used at the sheriff’s discretion. All of those have been changed since the spring. Forensic audit results When the forensic audit began, the sheriff’s department wasn’t able to give Sikich a total for tow fees it had collected. Sullivan talked to six of the 21 tow companies and reviewed police reports. He was able to verify 502 tows, he said, but there are others that couldn’t be verified. “In essence, it was just a complete breakdown of internal controls,” Sullivan said, when describing the fund and its documentation. The first deposit into the tow fund included a check from the Illinois Office of Emergency Management for about $12,000, and six tow fees, he said But only $10,000 of the check was deposited. The forensic audit found that $2,921.31 was received as “cash back.” The forensic audit also found a $2,340 “non-check” payment to Dan’s Diesel, which was for work on Sheriff Michael Harn’s truck, but Sullivan said there was no invoice written by the company. “Sikich was informed by Dan’s Diesel that it installed an emissions delete package on the sheriff’s truck, and that it was a cash transaction,” the audit said. “Dan’s Diesel did not issue an invoice due to the nature of the work, not wanting to create a paper trail

‘due to EPA laws.’” According to the audit, Harn told Sikich the cash from the IEMA check not deposited into the fund might have paid for the work at Dan’s Diesel. There was about a fourmonth lag from when the deposit was made and Dan’s Diesel was paid, Sullivan said. Sikich found that the record-keeping and procedures for the tow fund were not conducive to effective internal controls. “The original problem and a problem throughout our review was that records were not maintained properly,” Sullivan said.

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the Sheriff’s Department can “reduce the risk of improperly handling administrative tow fees and to properly manage the tow fund.” The first was to establish written procedures for the entire tow fund process, detailing responsibilities for staff. There are no written procedures at this time, Sullivan said. There was no procedure for tow companies to be added to the tow list and no procedure for them to be removed. Two companies were removed form the list. The only department employee that handled the fees, paperwork and recordkeeping was Executive Assistant Melissa Crippen, who happens to be Harn’s sister-in-law. Sullivan recommended adequate separation of duties be added. Other recommendations: • Funds should be secured in a safe until deposited. • Deposits to the tow fund or transmittals to the county treasurer should be made

daily when fees are collected. • The sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the treasurer, should periodically reconcile all administrative tow fund records with funds collected and deposited to ensure all expected revenue was received and deposited. The executive committee meeting lasted 70 minutes. Members talked about implementing the recommendations and the possibility of freezing the fund until they were applied. Ultimately, all the committee or county board can do is make recommendations or pass directives. It will be up to the elected official to implement them, Gouker said. “We have no control over the elected official,” he said. “We really don’t.” About the tow fund The tow fund was established by county ordinance in 2011 and was meant to supplement diminishing budgets and help

the sheriff’s department with vehicle repairs and purchases. In the original ordinance, the sheriff was given discretion to spend the funds, collected from a $350 tow fee, for any purpose. In December, Sauk Valley Media reported that funds from the tow fund had been used by Sheriff Michael Harn to pay for a tent for the county fair, flowers for Secretary’s Day, and a $4,000 management fee for the department’s Facebook page, in addition to vehicle purchases and repairs. In February, after the fund’s expenses and revenue from other sources were reported, the board restricted what the tow fund could be used for and what funds could be deposited into it. A month later, the tow fund’s control was transferred to the Ogle County treasurer’s office, and Ogle County Chairman Kim Gouker called for a forensic audit of the fund. He had opposed one several months earlier.

Monday, Oct. 27: Free movie and popcorn at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28: PASS Potluck at 11 a.m., AARP guest speakers will discuss income tax returns. Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Party from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8: “Christmas at the Pass” craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Polo Area Community Theatre will present “The Snow Queen” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5, 6 and 7.

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.

Polo Chamber Chatter The Polo Area Senior Center will be hosting a baked potato bar on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $7 per dinner which includes a drink and dessert. First State Bank ShannonPolo will be holding a bake sale for Breast Cancer Awareness and a 50/50 raffle on Friday, Oct. 24. All proceeds will benefit Serenity House in Oregon. Raffle ticket are available through Friday, Oct. 24. Crossroads Community Church will host its third annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Children will be given candy from the trunks of cars. The event will include inflatable games, bounce houses, carnival games inside, and food. The festival is free and open to all. A new program, called Table Ministry is supported by the Polo Community Council of Churches. The group provides a free community meal once a month. Life enrichment educational opportunities will be offered in conjunction with the meals. This is a free community meal offered to the general public held the last Monday of every month. This year’s meals will be Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meals will be at the First United Methodist Church on East Dixon Street, but hosted by various Polo community churches. The Oct. 27 Table Ministry is hosted by the Elkhorn, Brookville, and East Jordon UMC. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Fall Supper and Silent Auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. The cost is $9 per person.

The Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center hosts community coffee on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The residents enjoy having visitors. The Polo Public Library will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays: Wiggles and Giggles Preschool program at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24: The Senior

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Classic battle has shaped up for final game By Andy Colbert Reporter It will be a classic battle of undefeated, state-ranked teams when Forreston travels to Lanark on Friday to take on EPC. At stake is the NUIC Northwest title and a possible No. 1 seed in the playoffs. “You could write a script about this game,” EPC coach Randy Asche said. “Small school football is so important to communities like ours. They’ll travel well. We’ll have great fans there at the bowl in Lanark. The kids know each other. TV, newspaper, radio, social media – it’s a big deal.” Forreston is ranked No. 1 in the 1A, while EPC is the No. 2 team in 2A. The past few years have seen relatively close games between the perennial powers with EPC winning four of the last five. This year, EPC has outscored its opponents 374-62, while Forreston has a similar edge at 334-41. “If Forreston stay healthy and plays up to its ability,

they could have a long run in the playoffs. This could be their year,” Asche said. Asche is especially worried about stopping Forreston quarterback Robert DeVries. “He has skills that are rarely seen,” Asche said. “What makes him special are his drive to succeed, understanding of the game and competitive nature. He’s such a threat.” Asche realizes Forreston is more than a one-trick pony. “They are a special team. It’s hard to have a collection of that many athletes at school that size,” Asche said. “How physical they are is unusual for a 1A team.” Asche also had high praise for 6-3, 255-pound lineman Aidan Carr, who was injured against Lena-Winslow, but is back in the lineup. “It’s hard not to notice No. 63. Lineman of that size usually don’t move the way he does,” Asche said. “(Max) Barkalow and No. 25 (Dylan Hensley) are both fast and physical on defense. Everyone compliments The Cardinals defense including Cody Stewart was putting pressure on the Pecatonica quarterback all night. Photo Turn to B2 by Chris Johnson

Marcos offense scored early to declaw the Wildcats The Marcos jumped out to an early 27-0 first-quarter lead and didn’t look back in a home rout of the Wildcats. Brooks Grobe scored on runs of 33 and 49 yards in the opening 12 minutes to spark Polo (6-2, 6-1 NUIC Upstate) to the win. Jesse Ditzler, Brody Grobe, Paul Smith, and Braxton Stamm added TD runs. Richie Bartnick scored on a 70-yard interception return, while Brad Cavanaugh added

a 52-yard punt return for a TD. Polo will travel to Warren (5-3) on Friday night for the final regular season game of the year. The Marcos are looking to pick a win in the final game before the postseason. Polo is guaranteed a postseason birth with six wins. A win on Friday would almost certainly guarantee a home game to open the postseason.

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had a busy week Polo’s Ricky Martinez rushes against River Ridge in the first quarter. Photo by Chris Johnson

The Lady Marcos have had a busy week where they played 6 matches. Polo played Aquin on Oct. 16 and lost in two games by scores of 15-25, 8-25. Emily ditzler had 2 aces, Hannah Grobe had 2 kills and 4 assists, and Lana Scholl had 3 kills. For the fresh/soph team they lost 13-25-13-25. Rilley Peterson had 2 kills and 5 assists, Lani Bergstrom had 2 kills, Tess Kurschner had 3 kills, Hannah Hobbs had 2 aces, and Kenzie Dusing had 2 aces and 2 assists. The Lady Marcos played in the Durand tournament Oct. 18. They lost to Orangeville in three games 12-25, 23-25,

and 12-15. Pearl City defeated Polo 14-25, 10-25. Polo fell to Indian Creek 12-25, 16-25. They lost to Stillman Valley 5-25, 15-25, and lost to Durand 23-25, 7-25. Tournament stats were as followed. Emily Ditzler had 6 kills, 20 assists, and 4 aces. Kenzie Dusing had 7 kills, 6 assists, and 5 aces. Hannah Grobe had 4 kills and 5 assists. Taylor Chaney, Justine Gorzney, Haley Cisketti each had 4 kills. Paige Peterson had 10 kills. Jozi Grobe had 5 kills. Kennedi Palmer had 5 aces. Lana Scholl had 6 kills. Morgan Lawler had 3 aces.

Polo’s Brooks Grobe was surrounded by River Ridge defenders late in the first quarter but was able to escape for a touchdown. Photo by Chris Johnson

Senior Night The Polo volleyball senior night was held Oct. 14 against AFC. These ladies have played volleyball for Polo since 6th grade. Pictured from left to right are Madison Merdian, Idalis Calderon, Kami Shenefelt, Hannah Grobe, Jozi Grobe, Emily Ditzler, Lana Scholl, Kennedi Palmer, Taylor Chaney. Photo supplied

Polo’s Justine Gorzny spikes the ball against Forreston Oct. 9. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Volleyball postseason will begin

Forreston’s Zoe Siegmeier spikes the ball past a Polo blocker Oct. 9. Photo by Chris Johnson

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced the full volleyball post season schedule. In Class 1A, Polo will open against Amboy on Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Amboy Regional. The winner of this match will face Eastland on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. The second match of the night is Erie vs. Milledgeville. The Regional final will be played on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. The winner of the Amboy Regional will travel to River Ridge on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m to face the winner of the Durand Regional. The Durand Regional has Durand, Orangeville, Aquin, Stockton, and Pearl City. In Class 2A, Forreston

will host their Regional this season. Forreston will take on West Carroll on Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. The winner of this game will take on Dakota on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Also on Monday is Fulton and Pecatonica. The winner of this game will play LeWin on Tuesday. The Regional final is Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. The winner of the Forreston Regional will take on the winner of the Seneca Regional on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Teams in the Secneca Regional are Aurora Christian, Somonauk, Seneca, Ottawa Marquette, and Lisle. In the other half of the Sectional Oregon and

Rockford Lutheran are part Prophetstown and Bureau of the Byron Regional. Valley are in the Bureau Sterling Newman, Morrison, Valley Regional.

Bago earns a victory The Forreston Lady Cardinals played Winnebago and put up a good fight in the first game. Forreston forced extra points but fell 25-27.

In the second game Bago earned a 25-14 victory. Zoe Siegmeier had 4 aces. Josie Pasch had 8 spikes, and Jessica Anderson had 8 assists.

Cards undefeated The Forreston Cardinals remained undefeated with a 49-7 dominating win over Pecatonica Oct. 17. Robert DeVries had two tuchdowns in the first quarter. One was a 43 yard rush and the other was a 65 yard punt return.

Forreston added three more in the second quarter on a Spencer Cruthis 1 yard run, Aaron Shelton’s 12 yard run and another DeVries touchdown run of 5 yards. Max Barkalow had a 45 yard touchdown rush in the third quarter.

History made when Oregon golfer qualified for state By Andy Colbert Reporter Oregon golf history was made last weekend when Ali Scheidecker teed it up at the IHSA state meet in Decatur. Scheidecker became the first female from Oregon to play in the state golf tournament. “Ali did a great job downstate, playing 54 holes (including the Thursday practice round) over three days and walking very long greens to the next tee,”

Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “It was really spread out and she handled that aspect really well.” On Friday, the Lady Hawk sophomore had a 98 and sat in 81st place and rallied for an 88 on Saturday to move up to 67th in final individual standings among 114 competitors with a total 36hole score of 186. On both rounds at the 5,394-yard Red Tail Run Golf Course, she started on the back nine and finished on the front nine.

On Friday, Scheidecker went 15 holes before mustering her only par of the day. “The first day was a great learning experience for her as far as the course and greens were concerned,” Spratt said. “As she played the second day, you could see her confidence grow.” The next day, she had four pars alone on her first nine holes for a 44. Three pars and a birdie on the par-3 eighth hole, gave her another 44 on her finishing nine holes.

“She had two rough holes on day two or that would have been more impressive,” Spratt said. “Ali drove the ball well, hit some great pitch and chip shots into the green.” Medalist was sophomore Lauren Chappell of Charleston, who carded a 149. The best score by a BNC golfer was from sophomore Mackenzie Hahn of Richmond, who took 10th with a 160. The top area finisher was sophomore Kaley Mumma of Byron with

a 179, good for 50th. Belleville Althoff edged Eldorado for the team title. Richmond Burton was fourth. Oregon returns all four of its golfers and Spratt has his eyes on a state team berth. “I hope her experience will help our other three girls (Abi Scheidecker, Abby Martin, Haley Repass) in preparation for what I hope is a great 2015 golf season.” The only OHS athlete to come close to qualifying for the girls state tournament was Leigh Krahenbuhl who

advanced to the sectionals from 2001 to 2004 and only missed qualifying for the state meet by one stroke her senior year. Krahenbuhl, who also won the conference title her sophomore year, competed when there was only one classification for the girls and no girls team at OHS. She was not allowed to defend her conference title her junior year because BNC coaches complained that she had competed on the boys team during the year.

Eastland vs. Forreston will be challenging game From B1 everyone. We also have to watch out for the way DeVries used (Wyatt) Kercher on offense.” Asche was reluctant to pinpoint any standouts for his team “One on one, they’re better

than us. We’ve got to beat them as a team,” Asche said. “Their skill sets and execution puts them at an elite level.” Danny Groezinger, a 5-8, 185-pound running back, leads the Wildcatz in rushing, followed closely by 6-0, 155-pound Walter

Ollie. Deven Hereen gives EPC a physical presence at quarterback at 6-4, 200 pounds. Last year, he had over 1,000 yard passing. Top receiver is top-flight basketball prospect, 6-5, 195-pound sophomore Brighton Haverland.

Polo Activities Activities for Oct. 27 – West Carroll at Centennial – Eastland – 4 p.m. Nov. 1 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Monday, Oct. 27 8th Grade Basketball at No activities listed Golf Banquet – 6 p.m. West Carroll – 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 Volleyball Regionals at Wednesday, Oct. 29 No activities listed Amboy vs. Amboy – 6 p.m. No activities listed Also check for updates on Forreston’s Wyatt Kerchner holds on to prevent this Pecatonica runner from escaping Tuesday, Oct. 28 Thursday, Oct. 30 www.athletics2000.com for a long gain. Photo by Chris Johnson 7th Grade Basketball vs. 7/8th Grade Basketball at

Sports Column Oregon needs to win for chance at post season By Andy Colbert Reporter Well, they did it again. The Oregon Hawk football team, that is. Down to their last breath two weeks ago when Winnebago, already leading by a touchdown, had the ball

at Oregon’s 2-yard line with a chance to put the game away. Instead, the Hawks rallied for the improbable win and then came back a week later to upset Mendota, the secondplace team in the BNC. This was the same Mendota team that whipped Dixon by 21 points, a team that Oregon lost to by 25 points earlier. But, in the topsy-turvy world of the BNC was Oregon’s win over Mendota really an upset? By all accounts, the Hawks

played Rockford Lutheran tougher than anyone else this year. Johnsburg will probably have only one regular-season loss and that was to Oregon in the first week of the season. After only winning 11 games in past nine years, 5-3 Marengo is poised for the playoffs. The same scenario applies to 6-2 Dixon, who is coming off 11 losing seasons out of the last 12. Oh, and did we mention that Stillman Valley is 2-6. Weird, isn’t it all?

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Your 2014 BNC west division has one team (Lutheran) heads and shoulders above everyone else and another (Rock Falls) at rock bottom. Everyone else is in the middle with not a lot of separation. Here’s hoping the IHSA splits the 1A football playoffs into 16 teams instead of an eight-team northwest bracket. As it stands now, Forreston, Aquin, Polo, Stockton, Galena, Le-Win, Warren and Rockford Christian Life should be locks. That makes for a tidy 8-team bracket, which is exactly what the IHSA wants. It would be nice if 4-4 Dakota beats Stockton to sneak in and muck things up for the IHSA. Another darkhorse candidate is 5-3 Fulton, who really needs a win over favored Bureau Valley because of low playoff points. East Dubuque also doesn’t appear to have enough playoff points. Another possibility is Alden Hebron (5-3), who is readily welcomed into anyone’s bracket. Throw is

Chicago Hope and Ottawa Marquette from that same league and we’re up to 11 teams. Further south, Abingdon, Monmouth, Princeville and Stark County would make it 15 teams and Orion, currently listed as a 2A team, will likely drop down to 1A once the pairings are announced to make it a geographicallypleasing 16-team bracket. Are you listening IHSA? You made it work two years ago, so there is no reason it can’t work again. No doubt, football fans from all over the state will be glued to the IHSA web page to see how the pairings shake out. According to the IHSA, they get more Internet hits that night than any other time of the year. With all the hoopla about the big games on tap for Forreston and Oregon, don’t forget about Polo traveling to Warren. After seeing Warren against Forreston, OCN photographer Chris Johnson told me that Polo will have their hands full. Last year, Warren ended

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Homeowner is injured in blaze A rural Rochelle man injured in an Oct. 16 barn fire at his residence remains in critical condition in a Rockford hospital. Norman Gruben, 82, was flown by helicopter to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford for treatment of burns to 20 percent of his body – specifically his hands, arms, and legs—following the afternoon fire at 1884 S. White Rock Road, about 11 miles east of Oregon. Gruben was listed in critical condition on Tuesday, according to a hospital spokesman. Rochelle Fire Chief Brian Johnson said that Gruben is expected to make a full recovery. The fire started when the propane furnace used to heat the barn malfunctioned and exploded, Johnson said. The furnace, which had been running, failed to ignite. Gruben was attempting to restart it when it exploded,

Johnson said. After the explosion, Gruben walked outside, asked a neighbor to call 911, and then shut off the propane tank located several feet from the barn, Johnson said. The large barn, located north of the intersection of Cottonwood and White Rock Roads, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Although the barn and its contents was a total loss, firefighters stopped the fire from reaching the nearby home and its garage. He said the barn was used as a shop and had tools and two old tractors inside. He estimated the loss to the building and its contents at A firefighter walks past a burning barn during a fire at 1884 S. White Rock Road on Oct. 16. Photo by Earleen Hinton $150,000. In addition to Rochelle, several fire departments including Ogle-Lee, Ashton, Lynn-Scott-Rock, and Oregon responded to the scene, providing water tankers for the rural location.

A Lynn-Scott-Rock fireman pulls a piece of metal away Ashton Fire Chief Bernard Richter confers will a Linn-Scott-Rock fireman as water sprays from a fire hose . from burning wood. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for Oct. 13 through Oct. 19.

arrested at 10:08 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County Sheriff’s Office warrant for speeding, and for possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 13 Bergeson was transported to John P. Thayer, 45, Rock the Ogle County jail. Falls, was issued citations at 1:30 a.m. for operating an Oct. 16 uninsured motor vehicle and At 3:20 p.m., police operating a vehicle when investigated a two-vehicle registration is suspended traffic crash at the intersection for non-insurance. These of Washington and Fourth violations occurred in the 400 Streets involving a 2003 block of Gale Street. Chevy driven by Quincy M. McDivitt, 21, Oregon, and a Oct. 14 2004 Jeep driven by Ronald At 10:45 a.m., police S. Brechon, 62, Oregon. investigated a two-vehicle McDivitt was issued a traffic crash at the intersection citation for failure to reduce of Fourth and Washington speed to avoid an accident. Streets involving a 2011 Vincent T. Reichel, 26, Toyota driven by Amanda Durand, was arrested at 10:27 M. Buttram, 34, Byron, and a p.m. for driving while under 2010 Ford driven by Thomas the influence of intoxicating G. Elmendorf, 45, Dixon. No compounds. Reichel was also citations were issued. issued citations for improper Darryl R. Bergeson, lane use and operating an 32, Davis Junction, was uninsured motor vehicle.

Oct. 18 Reichel was transported to Michele R. Rush, 44, the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 700 Gardner, was issued a citation at 6:15 p.m. for unlawful use block of S. Fourth Street. of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the Oct. 17 Mikayla S. Cox, 20, 100 block of S. Fourth Street. Rita L. Hayes, 52, Melrose Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:46 a.m. for driving Park, was issued a citation at while license suspended. 6:30 p.m. for unlawful use of This violation occurred in the a cell phone while driving. 100 block of E. Washington This violation occurred in the 400 block of W. Washington Street. Kevin F. Ciganek, 31, Street. Rochelle, was arrested at Oct. 19 7:03 p.m. for driving while Cory M. Crowe, 32, Rock license suspended. Ciganek was transported to the Ogle Falls, was issued citations at County jail. This violation 12:01 a.m. for improper use occurred in the 100 block of of registration sticker and operating a vehicle when S. Fourth Street. Tyler P. Lathrop, 19, registration is suspended. Sterling, was issued a citation These violations occurred in at 10:48 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 900 block of Pines Road.

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Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer. Oct. 10 Doris K. McIlvoy, warranty deed to Eduardo Cervantes, 1208 Lakeview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $46,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Sevdan Ajvazi, Camilija Ajvazi, and Camila Ajvazi, sheriff’s deed to Holcomb State Bank, 212 Windmill

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Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Randy Donegan and Dayle Donegan, warranty deed to Margaret L. Heacock and William R. Heacock, 7980 W. Bordeaux Dr., Dixon, Grand Detour Township, $220,000. Donald L. Hoffman, Marlene Donaldson, Marlin Jones, Randall Jones, and Ella M. Jones, deceased, warranty deed to Jason Benesh and Monica Benesh, 705 S. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $10,000. Philip C. Messer and Michelle M. Messer, warranty deed to Joseph Ghibellini and Missy Clark, 508 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $150,000.

Cornwall, 302 Illinois St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township. Over Carcasses and Lastenia Carcasses, warranty deed to Jose R. Matos and Mayelin Matos LaFita, 506 S. Main St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $22,500. Todd M. Larson, warranty deed to Michael L. Metzger and Michelle L. Metzger, 13506 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $210,000. James Peterson, warranty deed to Scot Watson and Krista Watson, Lot 14, Cherry Hill Estates, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $22,500. Wayne L. Kretsinger by attorney fact and Dianna L. Kretsinger, warranty deed to Timothy C. Morris, 206 E. Second St., Leaf River, Leaf Oct. 14 River Township, $60,000. John E. Winthers, quit Melissa D. Hayes, claim deed to Joan C. warranty deed to Donna

J. Benhart, 212 W. Front St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $75,000. Donna J. Benhart, warranty deed to Mark S. True and Christine True, 308 W. First St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $86,000. Mark S. True and Christine True, warranty deed to Stanwood S. Black and Tricia M. Black, 505 N. Hannah, Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $130,000. Oct. 15 Ogle County Sheriff and Danielle L. Bramel, sheriff’s deed to NRZ REO 1 Corp., 3825 S. Queens Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Ogle County Sheriff and Michael J. Couto, sheriff’s deed to Wells Fargo Bank, trustee, and Master Asset Backed Securities TR2007NCW, 4500 S. Skare Rd., Rochelle, Flagg

Township. Ogle County Sheriff, Christopher Pantoga, Townhomes of Rochelle, and Lake Lida Homeowners Assn., sheriff’s deed to JP Morgan Chase Bank, 434 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township. Forrest O. Parks, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Michelle Harper and Susan L. Tubbs, 1010 W. Second St., Byron, Byron Township, $109,000. Ethel M. McKay by attorney fact, warranty deed to Joseph P. Head, 419 E. Hill St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $63,575. Terry W. Skoumal and Wendy A. Skoumal, warranty deed to Geovanni J. Soto, 2671 S. Snyder Rd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $81,500. Leonard Wiggins and Joan Wiggins, warranty deed to Kimberly L. Hansen, 203 S.

Ninth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $82,000. Oct. 16 Lynnia V. Manis, warranty deed to Dane L. Bell and Benay D. Larson, 309 N. Third St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $116,000. Francis Sammon, Francis E. Sammon, and Karen Sammon, warranty deed to Bruce Dykstra and Denise Dykstra, 302 Olive St., Baileyville, Forreston Township, $93,000. Ogle County Sheriff, Blaise N. Horter, Blaise Horter, Norman R. Horter, deceased, Citibank (SD), Arrow Financial Services, LLC, and Capital One Bank, sheriff’s deed to Rock Valley Federal Credit Union, 107 Southview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Obituaries Orrie L. Allen Orrie Lee Allen, 65, Oregon, died at 1:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford. He was born Feb. 11, 1949 in Galesburg to Orrie and Audry Maner Allen. He married Susan Taylor who preceded him in death. He served his country

Barbara Jean Bordner Barbara Jean “Jeannie” Bordner, 84, Mt. Morris, died on Thursday October 16, 2014 at Ogle County Serenity Hospice & House, Oregon. Jeannie was born on Aug. 18, 1930 in Canton, the daughter of Duane E. and Margaret L. (Walraven) Witt. She married Marion D. Bordner on Nov. 20, 1948 in Canton. Jeannie and Marion owned

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with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a retired millwright. Orrie is survived by his children, Heather (Mike) Patterson, Alpha, and Jacob (Tamara) Allen, Erie; as well as a brother, Gary (Dana) Allen, Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service is scheduled on

Oct. 17 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg, Pastor Darrell Grimm officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Midwest Affiliate.

and operated retail-clothing stores in Mt. Morris, from 1959 to 1988. She was a board member of Citizens State Bank, Mt. Morris, later a board member of Sterling National Bank, Sterling, and retired as a board member of Amcore Bank, Dixon, in October of 2000. She was also member of Mt. Morris Chamber of Commerce for 29 years, Mt. Morris Junior Women’s

Club, Mt. Morris Senior Citizens Council, Amcore Bank Ambassadors Club, Mt. Morris Library Advisory Board. Jeannie is survived by numerous family members and friends. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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ran Daws Trucking for 16 years. Jim then drove for Kaney Transport until his retirement. Following retirement from truck driving, Jim worked for Delmar Kampen at Kampen farms outside of Forreston. Survivors include a son, Keith Daws, Waterloo, Wis.; daughter, Mary-Lyn (Keith) Austin, Spokane, Wash.; brothers, Jack (Donna) and Jerry (Kristine), both of Forreston; grandchildren,

Robert B. Pelsma Robert B. Pelsma, 91, Rockford, former longtime Oregon resident, died Wednesday Oct. 15, 2014 in Rockford. He was born Jan. 4, 1923 in Oregon, the son of Bernard and Edna Mae (Aulls) Pelsma. He was a 1941 graduate of Oregon High School. He married Ruth Schumacher from Dixon, on June 5, 1943 in Durham, N.C., at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He entered military service in the U.S. Army in March of 1943 and was attached to the 78th Infantry Division, 310th Regiment Medical Detachment. He was later was assigned with K Company 310th as a medic. He shipped overseas in 1944 when division was attached to First Army in Europe. He engaged in the major battles of Hurtgen Forest, Battle of the Bulge and Remagin Bridgehead. He made Staff Sargent, was

Lindsey Austin, Spokane, Wash., Meghann Austin, James Alvin Daws, 76, East Troy, Wis., Jordan Forreston, died on Monday, Daws, Blanchardville, Wis., Oct. 20, 2014, in Spokane and Jared Daws, Oregon, Wash. He was born Sept. Wis.; great-granddaughter, 22, 1938 in Freeport to Royce Mikayla Austin, Spokane, and Harriet Daws. Dorothy V. Martin Wash.; niece, Tammy; and Jim grew up on the family Dorothy V. Martin, 92, three nephews, Mark, Jeff farm outside Forreston. Rockford, died on Sunday, and Brian Daws. He was a member of the Oct. 19, 2014 at Neighbors He was predeceased by his Forreston Fire Department Nursing Home, Byron. parents, Royce and Harriet. from 1961 to 2006, and was Dorothy was born on fire chief for 28 of those Feb. 25, 1922 in Adeline, Services will be held at a years. the daughter of Samuel and later date. Jim and his brother, Jack, Grace (Snyder) Myers. She married Harry E. grandchildren, numerous Martin, Jr. on Nov. 17, 1940 Hazel V.A. Schwiegart great-grandchildren; and her in Iowa; Harry preceded Hazel Vivian Anna cat, Smokey. Schwiegart, 97, Forreston, Dorothy in death on Oct. 14, Hazel was preceded in 1981. died on Monday, Oct. death by her parents, both 20, 2014 at Freeport Dorothy enjoyed husbands, and one daughter, Rehabilitation and Health Dorothy Gilbert. Care Center. Roy Van Raden Funeral services will be on Hazel was born on May Roy Van Raden, 96, Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at 21, 1917 in York Township Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, died on Thursday, (Carroll County), the Oct. 16, 2014 at Presence St. Forreston. daughter of Oliver V. and Visitation will be from 9 Joseph Center, Freeport. Anna (Engelkins) Roderick. He was born on Jan. 23, a.m. until the time of service She married Alonzo 1918 in Forreston, the son Surviving are three sons, at the funeral home. Soltow on Nov. 7, 1936. He of Henry and Louise Van Burial will be in Genesee William (Debbie) Soltow, died on Nov. 17, 1970. Raden. Cemetery, Coleta. Hazel than married Jacob Haldane, Paul (Lorraine) Roy married Minnie A memorial has been Lanark, and Schwiegart on June 3, 1974. Soltow, Sign her Dikkers on June 21, 1946 Kenneth (Donna) Soltow, established. He died on Oct. 16, 1985. at www. in Forreston. She died on Hazel was a retired worker Polo; daughter, Lois (Russ) guestbook Nov. 2, 2010. Roy was a Farson, Illinois City; 15 burketubbs.com. from Micro Switch. Forreston area farmer. He also owned and operated his own excavating business. Roy was a lifelong member of Forreston Grove Church. Ogle County Newspapers, 121A S. Fourth St., Oregon • 815-732-6166 He was also a member of

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awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Cluster, three Battle Stars, Presidential Unit Citation 3rd Battalion 310th Infantry. He was employed at the US Post Office as a rural carrier for 38 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon, lifetime member and Past Commander of Oregon VFW Post 8739, and served on the Coliseum Board. He was in charge of the VFW flag football program for 13 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, Rockford; daughters,

Judith (Les) Sponseller, Sharp’s Chapel, Tenn., and Jodi (Al) Jameson, Rockford; grandchildren, Amy (Tony) Bova, Brad (Amy) Sponseller, Scott Sponseller, Andy (Miranda) Jameson and Dan Jameson; great-grandchildren, Julia and Christian Bova, Jack and Luke Jameson, and Sophia and Kaylee Sponseller; halfbrother, Glenn (Patricia) Stroh; and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Edna Mae and Glenn Stroh, Sr. Memorial services Were held Oct. 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fifth and Jefferson Streets, Oregon. Private interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.

playing the organ, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and baking. Dorothy is survived by her children, Harry (Bonnie) Martin III, Thomas (Linda) Martin, Rose (Rick) Kuhl, Donald (Tamae) Martin, John (Nancy) Martin, and Holly (Joe) Augustine; 13 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren and one on the way; brother, Don Myers. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband,

4 sisters and 3 brothers. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at Advantage Funeral Home 7000 W. State St., Rockford. Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial on Thursday will be at Willwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. advantagerockford.com.

(Jennifer) Gassman,Pearl City; and sisters-in-law, Wanda and Ruth Dikkers. Roy was preceded in death by his wife; one sister, Esther Heeren; and nephew, Wayne Heeren. Funeral services were held Oct. 20 at Forreston Grove Church with Rev. Jeremy Cheezum will officiating. Burial was at White Oak the Home Town Five, Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Strings, and Harmony Strings a memorial has been musical groups. Surviving are nieces, Linda established. Ruby, Tennessee and Carol Visit and sign the guestbook (Larry) Coy, Forreston; special friend, Mark at www.burketubbs.com.

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There are no debates this year, so BILL FAWELL, Libertarian Write-In Candidate for the U.S. Congress 17th District will hold a town hall meeting at the following date/locations. The topic to be shared are the 4 Bills currently before Congress called “Liberty Legislation” (SB 1663, 64, 65 and 209/HR24), and how they will restore The Rule of the People over our government, their impact upon domestic and foreign policy, our corrupt and failing monetary system, health care and the endless wars of both republicans and democrats alike. FROM 4:00 TO 7:30 P.M. FREEPORT: Thurs. Oct. 23 at Baymont Inn, Rt 20 by-pass & Hwy 26; Freeport, Il. G LE : Monday, Oct. 27 at 111 Restaurant, 111 N. Main St., Galena, IL OLI E: Tues. Oct. 28 at Raddison, 1415 River Dr, Moline Il. G LESBURG: Wed. Oct. 29 at Best Western, 300 S. Soangetaha Rd, Galesburg, Il. PEORI : Thurs. Oct. 30 at Comfort Inn, 1812 W. War Memorial Dr, Peoria, Il. “Please stop by and say hi as I would like to meet everyone and share with each how simple it really is to change the rope America is on. If you can’t make it, please take a look at www. electfawell.com and read about Liberty Legislation.” Einstein defined Insanity as repeating the same mistake over again while expecting a different result. If you’ve been voting for one party or the other for the past 20 years expecting a different result, maybe you should quit voting for Insanity. WRITE-IN BILL FAWELL on the line under both major party candidates for the United States 17th Cong. Dist, and fill in the oval to vote to restore our Liberty in America. Thank you for your consideration and God Bless Paid for by Elect Fawell

County Record State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Michael Rock reports the following court activity. Oct. 14 Luis Pizano, 35, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Ben Roe sentenced him to 24 months’ probation and 180 days imprisonment (served). He must cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and have no consumption of alcohol. He must pay a $600 probation fee, $750 to the law enforcement fund, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to the Violent Crime Victim

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Assistance (VCVA) Fund. Pizano pleaded guilty to one count of theft. Judge Roe sentenced him to 24 months’ probation concurrent with count 1, and 180 days imprisonment (served). He must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing, breathalyzer testing, attend a victim impact panel, and have no consumption of alcohol. Sammy Silvas, 35, Hillcrest, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge Ben Roe sentenced him to 24 months drug probation. He must submit to random drug testing and breathalyzer testing. He must cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment and perform 30 hours of public service work. He must pay a $100 drug fine, $600 probation fee, $20 street value fine, $500 drug

Ogle County Sheriff an Ogle County warrant for Michael Harn reports the failure to appear. His bond following activity. was set at $2,545 pending an Oct. 16 court appearance. Oct. 14 Billy Whittie, 48, Dixon, Angela Rincon, 30, was arrested on an Ogle Rochelle, was arrested on County warrant for driving an Ogle County warrant for while license suspended. failure to appear. Rincon His bond was set at $3,000 appeared in court where his pending an Oct. 16 court bond was lowered to $50. He appearance. posted bond and is scheduled Joann G. Lee, 43, to appear in court on Oct. 27. Oregon, was arrested on an Carol Hammer, 37, Oregon, Ogle County warrant for was arrested on an Ogle disorderly conduct. He posted County warrant for failure the $3,000 (10%) bond and is to appear. Hammer appeared scheduled to appear in court in court and was released on on Nov. 10. a $1,000 recognizance bond. Andria M. McKiski, 24, She is scheduled to appear in Steward, was arrested on court on Nov. 24. a Ogle County warrant Caleb Leifheit, 25, Mt. for failure to appear on a Morris, was arrested on an charge of possession of drug Ogle County warrant for paraphernalia. McKiski’s criminal trespass to land bond was set at $175 pending and battery. Leifheit posted an Oct. 16 court appearance. 10% of a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 16 on Nov. 7. Benjamin C. Newcomer, 34, Oregon, was arrested for Oct. 15 failure to appear. Newcomer Melissa M. Neal, 32, posted $479 as a purge bond Dekalb, was arrested and no further court date is on an Ogle County needed. warrant for driving while Dawn Garza Fry, 45, license suspended and Rochelle, was arrested for possession of a hypodermic failure to appear. Garza needle. Her bonds were set was released on a $1,000 at $5,000 pending an Oct. 16 recognizance bond. She is court appearance. scheduled to appear in court Rebecca Dufoe, 42, on Nov. 24. Rockford, was arrested on

assessment, $100 lab analysis battery/domestic battery/ fee, $10 Crimestoppers, and interfering with reporting of $100 to the VCVA Fund. domestic violence, pre-trial conference Nov. 12. Oct. 15 Matthew Turner, 25, Holly Merson, 34, Davis Stillman Valley, aggravated Junction, pleaded guilty to battery, status Nov. 19. one count of aggravated Jennifer Oncken, 34, assault. Rock Falls, possession of Ogle County Associate a controlled substance/ Circuit Court Judge Kathleen obstructing justice/driving Kauffmann sentenced her to while license revoked/ 24 months probation. possession of a hypodermic She must cooperate and needle/possession of drug complete psychological or paraphernalia/possession of substance abuse assessment. cannabis, jury status call Oct. She must pay a $600 probation 27. fee, $200 domestic violence Robert Bozek, 34, fine, $5 to Crimestoppers, Rochelle, aggravated $25 to HOPE, and $75 to the criminal sexual abuse, (4 VCVA Fund. counts), preliminary hearing Three counts of domestic Nov. 5. battery were dismissed per a Gregory Stake, 52, Mt. plea agreement. Morris, domestic battery (subsequent), pre-trial Britany Goike, 23, Chana, conference Nov. 12. unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, pre-trial Oct. 16 conference Nov. 10. Jose Ramos, 19, Davis Kenneth Kirk, 66, Mt. Junction, pleaded guilty to Morris, aggravated domestic residential burglary.

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Oct. 17 Cole Ramos, 30, Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for drug court sanctions. Ramos was scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 20. Marshea Reed, 24, Dekalb, on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Reed appeared in court where his bond was lowered to $115 partial purge. He posted bond and will appear in court at a later date. At 7:15 p.m. the she sheriff’s department received a call of a driving complaint on S. Ill. 26 south of Polo. During the investigation a car was stopped matching the description of the offending vehicle. Subsequent to the stop, Spencer Leddy, 18, Polo, was arrested for reckless driving and taken to the Ogle County jail. His car was towed from the stop. The sheriff’s department was assisted by the Polo Police Department. Oct. 18 At about 12:07 a.m., deputies arrested Mitchell R. Jacobson, 27, Rochelle, on two outstanding Ogle County warrants and one outstanding Lee County warrant after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of E. Ill. 38. Jacobson was also charged with possession

of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old female, Rochelle, was cited for speeding. Dmitry A. Obrien, 27, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended and speeding following a traffic stop in the 9000 block of E. Ill. 64. He was transported to the Ogle County jail. Wallace Timm, 54, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Timm posted $3,000 (10%) as bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 14. Jessica Springer, 25, Dixon, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Springer’s bond was set at$1,788 pending an Oct. 20 court appearance.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 102 days imprisonment (served). He must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing and breathalyzer testing. He must cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, have no contact with the victim, and no consumption of alcohol. He must pay a $1,500 probation fee, $50 to Crimestoppers, $50 to the VCVA Fund, and $150 in restitution. One count of theft was dismissed per a plea agreement. Gary Loehrl, 49, Aniwa, Wis., pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of alcohol in a commercial motor vehicle. Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to 24 months conditional

Oct. 20 At approximately 12:34 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 3000 block of W. Ill. 64. Pursuant to an investigation, Graham P. B. Flinchum, 35, Oregon, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. Graham was also cited for operating an uninsured vehicle. Rigel I. Salas, 34, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding warrant at the Ogle County courthouse for domestic battery. He was unable to post the $5,000 (10%) bond, and appeared in court on Oct. 20. The case was continued, and Salas remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Oct. 24. Jacob J. Werner, 23, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for a petition to revoke when he turned himself in to the Ogle

discharge. He must submit to DNA testing, random drug testing, and breathalyzer testing. He must cooperate and complete psychological or substance abuse assessment, and have no consumption of alcohol. He must pay a $360 fine, $100 to Crimestoppers, and $100 to HOPE. Roberto Canela, 39, Romeoville, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing Oct. 29. Oct. 17 Lesa Johnson, 57, Mt. Morris, aggravated arson/ arson/criminal damage to property/retail theft, pre-trial conference Nov. 14. Daniel Wallgren, 33, Mt. Morris, theft (2 counts), plea, Nov. 14. Bartt Milligan, 45, Rochelle, unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance/ unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, plea Nov. 14.

County Jail. He was unable to post the $3,000 (10%) bond and appeared in court on Oct. 20. The case was continued and Werner remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Oct. 24. Raymond Brechlin, 49, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft at the DeKalb County Jail. He was unable to post the $25,000 (10%) bond, and appeared in court on Oct. 20. The case was continued and Brechlin remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Oct. 24. Tina R. Cupp, 46, Rockford, was transported to the Ogle County Jail from the Winnebago County Jail and arrested for failure to appear. Her full cash bond was set at $2366.49 pending an Oct. 21 court date.

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Fines The following individuals Cari K. Harper, 24, paid fines in the Ogle County Forreston, driving 15-20 mph Circuit Court. over the speed limit, Oct. 15, 2014 (Aug. 22, 2014), $120. The name, age, and Ruben Perez Morales, 26, address of the individual is Byron, unlicensed driver, listed along with the offense, $509; use of electronic the date the fine was paid, the communication device, date the offense occurred in dismissed per state motion, parenthesis, and the amount Oct. 15, 2014 (Sept. 6, 2014). of the fine. Matthew T. Handel, 18, Polo, driving 11-14 mph over Curtis J. Harson, 44, Leaf the speed limit, Oct. 15, 2014 River, driving 21-25 mph (Sept. 4, 2014), $160. over the speed limit, Oct. 15, Tristin L. Woodin, 16, 2014 (May 8, 2014), $200. Polo, use of electronic Renee L. Malli, 33, Chana, communication device, Oct. driving on revoked license, 15, 2014 (Sept. 2, 2014), Oct. 14, 2014 (June 14, 2014), $120. $150 cash, ten percent. Anthony L. Ortiz, 51, Brandon L. Bausman, 24, Oregon, disregarding stop Oregon, driving 35-plus mph sign, Oct. 13, 2014 (Sept. 6, over the speed limit, amended 2014), $120. or reduced to driving 26-34 Larry J. Pontnack, 68, mph over the speed limit, Oregon, operating an Oct. 14, 2014 (June 14, uninsured motor vehicle, Oct. 2014), $446 (license). 15, 2014 (Sept. 11, 2014), Rafael Huerta, 32, Davis dismissed per state motion. Junction, unlicensed driver, Ruby Rojas, 27, Monroe Oct. 16, 2014 (Aug. 9, 2014), Center, use of electronic dismissed per state motion. communication device, Oct. Jennifer R. March, 30, 17, 2014 (Sept. 22, 2014), Davis Junction, driving 11- $120. 14 mph over the speed limit, Kim L. Berg, 45, Byron, Oct. 14, 2014 (Aug. 19, driving 11-14 mph over 2014), $120. the speed limit, $296;

disregarding stop sign, dismissed, Oct. 15, 2014 (Sept. 16, 2014). Jonathan I.K. Turner, 21, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration, Oct. 16, 2014 (Oct. 1, 2014), both charges dismissed. Brenda L. Keller, 41, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Oct. 14, 2014 (Oct. 3, 2014), $175. William A. Budden, 81, Byron, no valid registration, Oct. 15, 2014 (Oct. 11, 2014), $120. Richard A. Hamas, 70, DUI, and DUI with blood alcohol count of 0.08, Oct. 16, 2014 (Dec. 19, 2009), both charges dismissed per state motion. Frankie Virto, 33, Steward, DUI, and DUI with blood alcohol count of 0.08, Oct. 16, 2014 (July 20, 2014), both charges dismissed per state motion. Brad G. Lilja, 51, Oregon, operating watercraft under the influence of alcohol, $1,006; required lights, visible less than 39 feet, dismissed per state motion, Oct. 14, 2014 (June 28, 2014).

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To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS DAVID W. BISSELL A/K/A DAVID BISSELL; MEGAN L. BISSELL; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 60 602 JACKSON STREET, OREGON, IL 61061 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 May 9, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, 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. 16-03-106-020 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 JACKSON STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN STONE ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. PROPERTY HAS A FENCE The Judgment amount was $143,542.76. 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) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1218048 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/15/2014, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 11/21/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street 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:

JO ANN REYNOLDS and MONICA RASMUSSEN Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of Vernon E. Straley Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2014

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Michael D. Mekemson; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00172 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VERNON E. STRALEY, Deceased NO. 14-P-78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Vernon E. Straley. Letters of office were issued on October 14, 2014, to JoAnn Reynolds, 6058 Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061, and Monica Rasmussen, 695 Shadowood Lane, Dixon, Illinois 61021, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

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PIN 15-36-253-002 15-36-253-001 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5455 S. Poplar Drive Oregon, IL 61061 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 151701(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 1413-23399. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2014

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We are now taking bids for snow removal for the upcoming season: 1. Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more, snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewalks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors --- service entry doors and walk-in doors. Mechanical equipment attached to truck not to be used on sidewalks. 2. Copy of your current liability insurance coverage to be provided. Send bids to the administration office at 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Oct. 23 & 30, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC's Program Comment for Positive Train Control and Infrastructure. BNSF Railway proposes to construct an approximately 50' monopole communications pole at the following approximate locations in Ogle County, Illinois within the existing railroad right-ofway: • Coordinates: 41.97722, -89.21269, Mile Post 91.9, Chana; • Coordinates: 41.98298, -89.24053, Mile Post 93.45, Chana; • Coordinates: 41.99238, -89.28607, Mile Post 95.8, Chana; • Coordinates: 41.992148, -89.55475, Mile Post 110.6, Polo; • Coordinates: 41.976558, -89.626967, Miles Post 114.68, Polo. Parties interested in providing comment on the proposed undertaking relative to cultural resources should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (515) 331-2103(GSS #V14972-IL23/24/25/31/33). Oct. 23, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2005WMC1 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC1 PLAINTIFF VS TODD M. CLINE A/K/A TODD MARTIN CLINE A/K/A TODD CLINE; CAROL A. CLINE A/K/A CAROL CLINE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 42 201 WEST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 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 February 14, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on December 5, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, 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. 08-27-434-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 WEST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $103,188.10. 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) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1302109 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2014

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PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs.

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

Joseph A. Morici; Angela M. Morici; Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00066 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Joseph A. Morici Angela M. Morici Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

JOANIE R. NOVAK; CRESTON COMMONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 88 420 SOUTH KAYE LANE CRESTON, IL 60113 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, CRESTON COMMONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK SEVEN (7) OF BARBER'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 506 W. Colden Street, Polo, IL 61064

LOT FIFTY FOUR (54) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT NO. 1 OF CRESTON COMMONS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D, ON PAGE 99 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0708963 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 420 SOUTH KAYE LANE CRESTON, IL 60113

and which said Mortgage was made by: Joseph A. Morici Angela M. Morici the Mortgagor(s), to Amcore Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0315720; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before November 17, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-14-09225 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2014

and which said Mortgage was made by, JOANIE R. NOVAK; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 1001003014; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before November 10, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1406295

Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. 2005WMC1 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC1 PLAINTIFF VS TODD M. CLINE A/K/A TODD MARTIN CLINE A/K/A TODD CLINE; CAROL A. CLINE A/K/A CAROL CLINE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 42 201 WEST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 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 February 14, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on December 5, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, 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 1 IN BLOCK 3 OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE, OF MT. MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-27-434-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 201 WEST CENTER STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $103,188.10. 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 #PA1302109 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2014

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

DAVID W. BISSELL A/K/A DAVID BISSELL; MEGAN L. BISSELL; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 60 602 JACKSON STREET, OREGON, IL 61061 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 May 9, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00AM, 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:

Michael D. Mekemson; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00172 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

TAX NO. 16-03-106-020 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 602 JACKSON STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN STONE ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE. PROPERTY HAS A FENCE The Judgment amount was $143,542.76. 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 #PA1218048 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2014

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PARTS OF OUT LOTS 1 AND 2 OF B. T. PHELPS' ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF OREGON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT LOCATED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 27, AND CERTIFICATE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1863 IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 353 AS DOCUMENT NO. 29201, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF JACKSON STREET, 132 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF SIXTH STREET IN SAID CITY; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH AND 132 FEET WEST OF SAID WEST LINE OF SIXTH STREET, 172 AND ONE-THIRD FEET, THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF SIXTH STREET, 172 AND ONETHIRD FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE OF JACKSON STREET, AND THENCE EAST ON SAID NORTH LINE OF JACKSON STREET, 66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5455 S. Poplar Drive Oregon, IL 61061 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.

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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.

MSRP ....................... $27,860 DISCOUNT ................... $1,391 MFG REBATE ............... $2,250

Your Price!

$24,219*

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 14-13-23399. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2014

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Services

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RVs

MSRP ....................... $23,085 DISCOUNT ................... $1,162 MFG REBATE ............... $2,000

Your Price!

Appliances Musical Items

$19,923* *Tax, title, license & doc fees not included. Dealer not responsible for errors. Offer Expires 10-31-14.

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EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY Hiring Part-time Truck Driver. CDL required. Passport preferred. Located in Dixon. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources.

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NEW TODAY

503

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312 CAREER TRAINING / MISC AIRLINE MECHANIC CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF JOB QUALIFIED. PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

NEW TODAY Full Time C.N.A. Position Open Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

505

Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence. Drivers Great Needed. Hometime.$650.00 sign on bonus! All miles paid. 1-800528-7825 www.butlertransport.com DRIVERS: Owner Operators and experienced OTR drivers needed for expanding fleet. Call USA Truck today. 866-545-0078 DRIVERS: Owner Operators and experienced OTR drivers needed for expanding fleet. Call USA Truck today. 866-545-0078 Flatbed Drivers Mileage Starting Pay up to .41 cpm. Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Week800-648ends. 9915 or www.boydandsons.com

NEW TODAY Hiring Part-time General Manufacturing Position. Located in Dixon. General maintenance duties, mechanically inclined, ability to lift up to 50lbs. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources. dixonil@gmail.com

Join the team at YOUR neighborhood store. 1100 E. River Road Dixon Apply online at www.stop-n-go.com

or in store.

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CHILD CARE

512

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))

POSITION WANTED

515

Looking for Janitorial work during evenings. 6-3a.m. Can provide references. Call 815440-4160

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815 626 5365

Now Hiring all positions, apply within, Days Inn Rock Falls 2105 1st Ave.

RN- Part Time 45 bed Skilled Nursing seeks Charge Nurse for 2pm-10 and/or 10 pm-6 am shift. Prorated benefits and $1.00 per hr weekend shift diff. Apply at 1000 Dixon Ave.,Rock Falls or email administrator @transitions nursingrehab.com TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators. Regional and OTR Lanes Available. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at

www.tantara.us

Teachers Full Time & Part Time, Immediate Positions Rock Falls Day Care Center 729 W Rt 30, Rock Falls, IL 815-625-0106 or fax resume to: 815-625-1581

FULL-TIME CUSTOM APPLICATOR

River Valley Cooperative has an opening for a full-time custom applicator in agronomy operations at our Fenton, IL location. Assistance is available for required certifications for qualified applicants. Contact Brian @ 815-7783339 for more information. Application forms available at this location and online at rivervalleycoop.com/careers. Submit applications online, via email to employment@rivervalleycoop.com, or mail to: Human Resources River Valley Cooperative P.O. Box 256 Eldridge, IA 52748

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

2006 Morbark, heavy duty, 24”. chipper, 200 HP John Deer motor. One owner. Exc. cond.! Well maintained. $16,500 815-590-1677

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Sudoku! Answer Found In Today’s Classified Section

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PASTURE FOR RENT

811

FARMLAND FOR RENT Lee and Ogle Counties 931.9 acres nearly contiguous, split by I-39. Located primarily on Hayes Road. Soils are mainly Saybrook, Elburn, Wyanet. P.I. 133. Written bids will be accepted until Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm

Contact Soy Ag Services at 815936-8978 for more information and packet. soycapitalag.com

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES ©2014 UFS

840

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

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CLASSIC CARS

904

1949 Buick Roadmaster 4 Dr. Ready to paint, good meExtra chanics. parts car included 815$5500 obo 284-3507 1979 Ford Thunderbird, car show winner! Exc. cond. 815-946$6500. 3916 after 5pm

SEEKING RN/LPN

AUTOMOBILES

Currently seeking qualified, caring nurses for our team. 8 or 12 hr. shifts available.

NEW TODAY 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi. Runs good. $1500. 815-625-0201. 1994 Lexus 400, roof, AC, sun chrome wheels, sharp car, $3000 obo 815-973-9978

NOW HIRING

1999 Chevy Prizm Sedan 4dr., new ignition, front tires, brakes, & wheel bearing replaced. 815-303$1500 5244

Full-Time Positions 1st and 2nd Shifts

• Assemblers • Welders • Machine Operators • Painters • Parts Cleaners • Maintenance Technician • Laborer (Part Time) E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois Apply in person between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NIPPON SHARYO MANUFACTURING Passenger railcar manufacturer in Rochelle, IL is seeking candidates for the following positions: • • • • • •

Manufacturing Engineer Maintenance Technician Press Brake Operator Purchasing Agent Quality Inspector Setup Welder

For more information about our open positions please visit our opportunities page at www.nipponsharyousa.com, or search us on monster.com To apply for one of these specific positions please email your resume to careers@nipponsharyo.com or fax it to (815) 561-3603 with the specific job title included. Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

905

'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, $14,000 leather, 815-677-7591

Apply at: Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center 811 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 8155-7732-77994

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Car Body & Truck Quality Engineer Car Move Operator Fabrication Welder Field Service Quality Engineer – Petaluma, CA Four Post Press Operator Interior Assembler Logistics Manager

YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS!

NEW TODAY

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FAX

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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1999 Chevy Tracker 100,000 mi. Good cond. $2,600. 815-9730843 2002 Buick Century 67,000 miles no rust, runs good. Asking $4200 call 815-878-1313

NEW TODAY 2002 Buick Century, 183K mi., new tires, very clean, good work car, $2,000/obo 815590-2077 2007 Ford Focus SES, good cond., no rust, 97,500 mi. 815-677$5500 6910 Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, October 23, 2014, Page B9

S.U.V.S

MOTORCYCLES

909

NEW TODAY

Rock River Riders is putting on dirt drags and swap meet Saturday October 25th races at 11am. gates open at 8am, sign up at 9am. Donation is $10.00 swap meet spots are $20.00 no kegs, no pets. Across the street from white pines state park. For more information call 815-499-8271

Get ready for winter!

2002 Yukon XL 1500, 5.1 engine, automatic 4WD. $4,900 OBO. Call 815-622-8055

TRUCKS

910

2000 Dodge Ram 13,9000 1500, miles, V6, air, cruise, auto. $3000 OBO, no reasonable offer refused! 563-613-1756, Rock Falls

VANS

BOATS/MOTORS

911

1995 Chevy handicap van w/wheel chair lift. Good cond. $3,000. Call 815-589-2751.

TRAILERS/RVS

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925

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TRAILERS/RVS

945

1996 Camplite pop-up w/ 3rd slide out, sleeps 6, good cond., w/ awning $2500 815-6266954

935

Beautiful Black Cherry 2005 Harley Davidson, Heritage soft tail adult driven, tons of chrome, long shot custom exhaust system, alarm system, heated hand grips, leather bags with sissy bar & travel rack. Too much to list! $10,200 OBO Ask for Jimmy 815-590-1425

2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom. Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992 2006 Cargo Mate 20' V nose w/load gate and side door. $4100. 815-6223825.

945

2006 Hallmark enclosed trailer. 6X 12 single axle, ramp door. $1,600. 815-441-1009

2014 Coachman Catalina, 263RLS, exc. cond. $23,500 815-625-8422

Motor M t C Company Monday - Friday 8-5 PM • Saturday 9-2 PM

Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

www.colmansrv.com

AUTOS WANTED

Green s Green’s

e m o H ? e l a S r Fo

2007 Chaparral 5 wheel, sleeps 8, great condition. Must see! $15,000 815-716-3960

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***THE BOAT*** DOCK

Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Fiberglass - blackTonneau $350. 815-566-9852

MOTORCYCLES

940

***THE BOAT*** DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300

NEW TODAY

PARTS & ACC.

935

960

2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 S.

$3,990 2014 GMC Terrain SLE, AWD, Loaded..........................................$25,990 2014 Jeep Compass Sport, 4x4, Full Warranty .............................$18,990 2013 Chevy Captiva LT, One Owner,............................................$16,990 2013 Chevy Impala LT, Crystal Red, Moonroof, Local Trade ..............$16,990 2013 Chevy Impala LS, Loaded, 24K, Factory Warranty ...................$14,990 2013 Chevy Silverado LT, EXT Z71, 4x4, Remote Start, 5,400 Miles...$29,990 2013 Chevy Equinox 2LT, 4x4, Moonroof .....................................$23,990 2011 Chevy Traverse LT, AWD, Leather, 44K .................................$22,990 2011 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, NAV, DVD, Moonroof, 37K .............$27,990 2011 GMC Terrain SLE, Extra Clean, Warranty ...............................$18,990 2011 Chevy Malibu LT, 4 Door, Loaded, Extra Nice .........................$13,990 2010 Dodge Ram Sport, Dual Cab 4x4, 5-7 Hemi, 46K ....................$25,990 2008 Ford F150 STX, Ext Cab, 4x4, Only 49,000 Miles .....................$18,990 2007 GMC Sierra SLE, Crew Cab, Local Trade ................................$14,990 2007 Chevy Silverado, Crew Cab 1500 HD, 4x4, Extra Nice ..............$18,990 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, Leather, DVD, Moonroof ..............$6,990 2005 Chevy Silverado LS, 8’ Bed, 4x4, Only 37,000 Miles ...............$14,990 2005 GMC Sierra SLT, Ext. Cab Z71, Leather ..................................$14,990 2004 Ford Explorer XLT, 4x4, Local, One Owner ..............................$4,990 2001 Ford Mustang GT, Leather, 5 Speed .......................................$4,990

OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

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ABSOLUTELY

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Unwanted (running or not)

VEHICLES $100-$500

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed! Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week. Licensed Dealer

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 2 Acre Farmette

301 N. Walnut Ave. • Forreston

M. KLENTZ, OWNER 4138 Rock City Rd., German Valley, IL

www.greensmotorcompany.com

815-994-0706 815-973-0628

815-938-2000

SAT. NOV. 8 • 10:00 A.M.!

We Buy Used cars & trucks. Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

Directions: East of Freeport, IL or West of Rockford, IL on US Rt. 20. Turn south on Rock City Rd. Go approx. 2 miles to farmette. Watch for signs.

GREAT GARAGE SALES

2-Story Home on 2 Acres with 1,440 sq. ft. living area

House incl: All new Kitchen (15’x18’) 2014; First floor Laundry; Full Bath w/ new vanity; 3-4 Bedrooms; Dining area & Family Rm; New NI Gas Furnace 2008; Breaker Elec. System, all new; Hardwood floors, all sanded & sealed; Many Closets & storage room; Newer Well & Septic 2008, all tested OK; New Porch 2014. OUT BUILDINGS: 30’X40’ Horse Barn w/ orig. wood stalls; 20’x40’ Older Grainary. Note: This home has been remodeled & updated in the last 2 yrs. Ready to move into! Forreston School Dist. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy a nice country farmette, close to Freeport & Rockford. Contact auctioneer for private showing. Terms: Cash day of sale w/ 10% down, balance 30 days at closing. Title Policy provided. Sold subject to owner’s confirmation. Property sells w/ survey of property. David Shockey, Attorney for seller. Check website for pictures and more information: www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Call

815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

Rick Garnhart, Auctioneer #440000901 German Valley, IL 61039

815-362-6531 or 815-238-3044

815-562-2177 2014 FORD FOCUS OCUS SSE

#140 0253 $20,535 MSRP - $490 Pkg. Discount - $2,500 Customer Cash - $500 Ford Credit Cash - $1,050 PBF Discount

$15,995

^

OR - $490 Pkg. Discount +

07 Jeep Wrangler

30,000 miles

Low Miles

$17,995*

$26,495*

09 Chevy Impala LT

#924A

Leather

$9,495*

11 Chrysler 200

#140230A

Local Trade, Sunroof

$13,495*

00 Chevy S10

$20,595

^

0%

#1028

12 Ford Fusion SEL #1020

Loaded

$16,995*

03 Ford Explorer #998A

4x4, Eddie Bauer Edition

$7,995*

12 Hyundai Veloster

0%

#1024

Leather & Sunroof

12 Ford F150 Lariat

Like New, 1-Owner

Sporty & Loaded

Only 12,000 Miles

07 Harley Davidson

11 Dodge Avenger

#1017

Jim Blomberg

Stephanie VanBuren

Chad Young

1200 Sportster

$4,597*

08 Chevy Malibu LT T

$7,495*

Ed McKee

12 Ford Focus SE

#140240A

Local Trade

$12,995*

07 Chevy Cobalt LT T

#1042

re We A ing! Grow Roger Wakenight

#1011A

#1041

Fuel Efficient

$16,995*

05 Chevy Equinox

#978A

13 Ford Edge SE

$10,995*

$10,995*

12 Honda Accord LX-SS

0%

Local Trade

Local Trade

$33,995*

+

- $2,000 Pkg. Discount - $750 Leather Pkg. - $1,500 Trade Assistance - $3,495 PBF Discount - $500 Farm Bureau Member Cash - $1,500 Ford Credit Cash APR X 60 months

Gas Saver

$20,495*

#140243A

10 Ford Focus SE

#1026

OR

Leather

Great Miles

$17,995*

5 Speed

12 Chevy Impala LTZ

$14,995*

14 Chevy Cruze 2LT

#140116

$30,995^

#140252A

$19,995*

$ $43,240 MSRP

$ $2,000 Pkg. Discount $750 Leather Pkg. Pkg $1,500 Customer Cash $1,500 XLT Cash $1,500 Trade Assistance $1,000 Ford Credit Cash h $500 Farm Bureau Member Cash - $3,495 PBF Discount

- $1,500 PBF Discount - $1,500 Ford Credit Cash APR X 60 months

3rd Row

#976

$16,700*

+

12 Chevy Traverse

#140101A

-

OR - $490 Pkg. Discount

#1030

#987B

$3,995*

2014 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB

2014 FORD ESCAPE S

#14 40247 $24,590 MSRP - $490 Pkg. Discount - $1,000 Customer Cash - $500 Bonus Cash - $1,000 Ford Credit Cash h - $1,005 PBF Discount

- $1,049 PBF Discount - $500 Ford Credit Cash APR X 60 months

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#1031

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

03 Chrysler Town & Country

#966A

7 Passenger

$4,997*

$8,995* #998A

Full Power

$10,995*

08 GMC Acadia

#140185B

Loaded

$17,995*

07 Jeep Wrangler

#929A

Ready For Winter

$19,999*

COM SEE COME S THE PRESCOTT BROTHERS FORD TEAM FOR ALL THE SPOOKY GOOD DEALS!

This could be YOU!

^Plus tax, title, license & $166 documentation fee. Financed with Ford Motor Credit Company based on qualified credit. All incentives assigned to dealer. * Plus tax, title, license & $166 documentation fee. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Expires 10/31/2014 Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Photos for illustration only.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, October 23, 2014, Page B10

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick | GMC | Chrysler |

Dodge

|

RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

928-1100 N. Galena a Dixon, IL 815-288-4455

www.KenNelsonAuto.com Auto com

09 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

Stock# CYE216A

10,995

$

WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Chuck 815-973-0000

12 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

*

$

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Stock# CE009B

14,899*

13 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE1

08 LEXUS IS 250

$

Stock# CYE304A

22,250*

08 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

$

Stock#GF060B

20,995

13 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID LE

*

13 BUICK ENCORE

10 TOYOTA PRIUS II

$

Stock# TE251A

12,909

*

Stock# XPB744A

31,995

$

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

*

$

07 GMC YUKON XL

FRESH TRADE

08 TOYOTA SIENNA LTD

12 CHRYSLER 200

10 GMC YUKON XL 1500

Stock# NE145A

13,499

$

*

13 TOYOTA RAV4

Stock# CYE367A

36,995*

$

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

$

Stock# TD337B

17,809

*

Stock# VPD459

18,495

$

11 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1LT

Stock# GF076A

36,995*

$

$

17,469*

Stock# CYE383A

34,995

$

Stock# BE077A

20,985

*

09 GMC YUKON SLT

13 FORD F-150

Stock# GE019A

13 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS

03 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

*

*

07 GMC ENVOY DENALI

$

$

Stock# TE344A

11,444

*

08 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

Stock# GF024A

19,989*

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

$

Stock# XT8848A

18,558

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# GE206A

16,888

$

*

$

Stock# XTB852A

$

7,995

Stock# TE381A

18,998*

$

12 TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7 V8

03 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS

*

$

*

11 DODGE JOURNEY MAINSTREET

14 TOYOTA COROLLA

14,655 *

12 GMC ACADIA DENALI

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# TF004A

Stock# GF077A

37,995 *

11 FORD ESCAPE XLT

Stock# NE249A1

31,899 *

Stock# DE086A

12,987 *

$

14 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

FRESH TRADE

Stock# XPB696B

$

$

9,995*

09 TOYOTA AVALON XL

$

Stock# BE078A

13,241

*

$

05 DODGE DURANGO SLT

Stock# BE007A

15,899*

$

05 HARLEY DAVIDSON

Stock# VP5456

5,964

$

FRESH TRADE

8,987

*

$

12 TOYOTA PRIUS C4

*

06 CADILLAC STS V6

Stock# JE103B

Stock# CYE018A1

14,988

Stock# TD337B1

*

07 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 LS

10,995

Save!

$

13 GMC SIERRA SLE1

13 NISSAN SENTRA

$

Stock# TE344A

11,444

$

Stock# VPE468

17,995

*

12 GMC SIERRA SLE

*

03 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500

FRESH TRADE

$

$

Stock# CYE397A

Stock# DE111A

Save!

17,495*

Stock# XPB738A

27,995 *

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

$

Stock# TE458A

15,923

Stock# CYE361B

19,499

*

09 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

Stock# CYE361B1

$

8,995

*

$

09 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

Stock# GF076A

36,995

*

*

$

10 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING

Stock# NE090B

Stock# CYE350A

23,978*

3,995

$

*

14 BUICK ENCLAVE

Stock# CF001A

15,880

$

34,499*

11 CADILLAC DTS

*

$

Stock#VPD472

15,495

*

$

07 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Stock# CYE374A

29,995

*

04 HONDA CR-V EX

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# CE022A

15,995

*

11 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Stock# TE451A

5,995

Stock# JE100A

*

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

$

Stock# JF024A

23,995

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09 CADILLAC ESCALADE

$

12 GMC ACADIA DENALI

Stock# TF024A

$

Stock# VTC481A

*

7,995

15,894

*

12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# DE050A

11,495

*

11 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2LT

Stock# GF077A

*

33,495

$

03 CHEVROLET SURBURBAN 1500

*

Stock# XPE749A

30,995

*

14 NISSAN MURANO SL

37,995

Warren Gridley General Mgr.

Mike Freeman General Mgr.

Stock# CYE361B1

*

$

Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.

Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.

8,995

*

Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.

Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.

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$

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

$

Stock# GE176A

25,995

$

Stock# KF004A

32,995

Stock# XTD861A

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*

12 LINCOLN MKT ECOBOOST

*

10 TOYOTA PRIUS

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# NE286A

39,995

*

$

Stock# TF035A

16,495

Sherry Law Business Mgr.

Denny Bellows Sales

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.

Brett Simpson Business Mgr.

Carl Buehler Sales

*

Joe Patzer Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

Stock# DE109B

18,995

23,995!

$

*

05 GMC ENVOY

Stock# DE083A

26,256 *

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# DE109B

18,995

*

13 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

04 HONDA CR-V EX

Stock# XPE748

Stock# JE100A

$

23,995

01 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SE

$

Stock# GF096A

12,495

*

$

12 TOYOTA TUNDRA

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*

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# XPE750

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE377A

$

Stock# BF007A

12 RAM 1500 SLT

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

27,995 *

Stock# CYE356A

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

FRESH TRADE

Stock# GF075A

14 FORD EXPLORER LTD

11 DODGE CHARGER V6

02 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

$

$

13 NISSAN MAXIMA

12 TOYOTA CAMRY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

Stock# IT5546A

*

16,995

*

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# XT8849A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

$

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

FRESH TRADE

Stock# TE469A

30,995

15,995 *

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

*

09 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S

Stock# DE068A

$

Stock# TE344A

11,444 *

13 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT LTZ

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# GF001C

2,995

Mike Baker Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

*

$

Jeff Dewey Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

Stock# DE113A

13,995

Thais Fazekas Sales

Garrett Williams Sales

Stock# VT9445B

$

*

Alex Riley Sales

Adam Chapman Sales

9,476

*

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Michael Crawford Sales

$

Jason Rote Sales

Nick Melsness Sales

Stock# XPD699

18,399*

Sally Deming Sales

Jarred King Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.