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The Polo-Forreston wrestling team has the talent to grow throughout the season. B1

Annual holiday tournaments start in Polo and Forreston A12, B2

Sheriff’s department files relating to the Ogle County Tow Fund are missing A8

Children visited with Santa Claus By Chris Johnson Reporter A line of children were waiting as patiently as they could Friday night to visit with Santa at the Forreston Library. As the clock ticked down to six, the anticipation to see Santa grew. Right at 6 p.m., the doors were opened and the children came in to see Santa. Santa invited the children onto his lap where he quietly asked “What would you like for Christmas?” As the children were saying what they wanted Santa would compliment their choices. Before allowing the children to leave, Santa asked if they were good this year. He gave each of them small bags with presents and

Naughty or Nice?

Man is charged after fleeing from police

It is Santa’s job to determine who has been naughty and who has been nice this year. The children visiting Santa Dec. 5 were determined to be nice. Above, seven-yearold Caroline Bawinkel, right, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas while her sister Lucie, age 4, waits for her turn to talk to Santa at the Forreston Public Library Dec. 5. At right , Eight-yearold Lacey Politsch visits with Santa. Photos by Chris Johnson

By Vinde Wells Editor

Statue is protected for winter By Vinde Wells Editor Oregon’s most wellknown landmark is finally all wrapped up and ready for whatever Old Man Winter has to offer. Looking almost like a giant Christmas present minus the bow, the Black Hawk Statue is completely covered with dark green plastic mesh that will protect it from snow and ice until repairs can begin in the spring. Project conservator Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski and his crew first built scaffold completely around the 50foot concrete landmark in late November, then put a wooden roof over the top, and finally enclosed it all with the protective mesh late last week. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. Dajnowski is heading up a team that will return in the spring to repair the damage done to the statue by time and weather. Testing and evaluations done in the last year and a half showed that three areas of the statue are in dire need

sent them on their way. Santa’s visit in Forreston is special for those who attend because of the traditional look he brings to the festivities. He cares about all of the children and makes sure they feel good. One child who was crying before seeing Santa, immediately stopped crying as soon as Santa started talking to him. To learn what children in Ogle County are asking Santa for Christmas pick up a copy of next week’s edition. There will be a special section, “Letters to Santa” that includes letters written by pre-K through third grade students from several elementary schools. This is a good way for parents to know what the children are interested in.

of repairs. The critical areas are the folded arms of the statue, especially the elbows and underneath the arms; the middle of the robe; and the vertical fold in the robe from armpit to toe. The areas are spalled, meaning chunks of concrete have already fallen out, and delineated, meaning areas of concrete are loose and ready to fall. Dajnowski and experts from Thornton Tomasetti, Chicago, an architectural firm that provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide, took numerous samples to determine the exact mixture of concrete and other materials needed to rebuild the damaged areas. Once the restoration is completed, a re-dedication ceremony will be held. The Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, headed up by Frank and Cherron Rausa, Sterling, began working more than five years ago to secure a plan and the funds to have the statue repaired. The plan was approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Historic

No this is not the world’s biggest Christmas present. It is a wrapped piece of history. Visitors traveling through Oregon will be unable to see Lorado Taft’s Black Hawk statue now that a protective wrap has surrounded the sculpture and scaffolding. Restoration efforts to repair the statue will be completed next year on the 103-yearTurn to A2 old concrete sculpture. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Forreston Police, A3 Marriage Licenses, A4 Oregon Police, B4 Public Voice, A10 Property Transfers, B4

A 20-year-old Polo man was charged with reckless driving Monday evening after he fled from a routine traffic stop in Polo earlier in the day and ended up in a Dixon shopping mall. The man was taken to the Ogle County Jail after he was released from KSB Hospital, Dixon, at 8:21 p.m. Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen said Tuesday morning. After being taken into custody at 3:11 p.m. by Lee County deputies at Tractor Supply, 1810 S. Galena Ave., the man was transported to the hospital for a suicide evaluation, Christen said. The situation began early Monday afternoon when Christen attempted to stop the car the man was driving for speeding and reckless driving. Instead of stopping, Christen said the man drove out of town. Christen said he lost sight of the car due to the fog and excessive speed, but a motorist reported seeing the car south of town. According to a police report released by Christen, the car was clocked doing 68 mph in a 35 mph zone in Polo and also passed one car on the right at an intersection and another on the left with traffic approaching head-on. The report said the man was apparently upset and had made suicidal threats. He was believed to be in possession of one or more knives. The man posted Facebook messages indicating he was disappointed that the Polo Police would not give pursuit because he was trying to get them to chase him so that

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he could crash his car into a pole. The man returned to Polo and continued to drive recklessly at high speeds and disobeyed several stop signs, the report said. An attempt to spike his tires was thwarted when he backed away from the stop sticks. “We tried to get close to him but he wouldn’t let us,” Christen said. “It was never a pursuit. At one point the man abandoned his car on the Joseph Stengel Trail south of Judson Road and went on foot to Ill. 26 south of the Polo Animal Hospital. Because a passerby reported he had an open knife in his hand, police advised the veterinary clinic to lock its doors. Police could not locate the man, but another passerby reported he had returned to his car. Police had removed the keys but the man started the car with a screwdriver. The man then drove north on the bike trail to Judson Road where he went east. He was later reported to be driving south on Lowell Park Road toward Dixon. Several police agencies, including the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and Dixon Police Department, were involved in the call and in monitoring the man’s whereabouts. Dixon police officers followed the car after receiving a radio call from Polo Police about wanting to do a welfare check on the driver, said Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss. Turn to A2

Deaths, B3 Charles E. Diehl, Nadine M. Ross

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Auction held at Oregon restaurant on Monday By Vinde Wells Editor

Community Center Donation Forreston American Legion Riders Director Bret Schemel, right, presents a check to Allan Genandt for the Forreston New Life Community Center and Food Pantry. Photo supplied

Angel Tree is now underway The Forreston Lions Club will again sponsor it Angel Tree program. Angels, with the gender and age of a child, will be available at the Forreston State Bank and Forreston Public Library. Those wishing to participate can pick up an

angel and buy a $10 to $15 Christmas gift for the child described on the angel. Gifts with the angels attached should be returned by Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Lions and Leo Club will also distribute Christmas food baskets again this year.

Notify Lions Club members with the names of families or individuals in need of a food basket. Lions Club contacts are Larry Dikkers at 815-8642596, Alice Akins at 815938-3552. Shirley Green at 815-938-2592, and Liz Palmer at 815-938-3522.

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A steady, chilly drizzle dampened the profits Monday afternoon for an Oregon restaurant’s going out of business auction. Andy Riegel, owner of Jackass BBQ, 501 W. Washington St., called the monetary results of the auction “pretty bad” and blamed it on the rainy weather. He said the kitchen equipment brought especially low prices. Last month Riegel announced his plans to close for economic reasons. He said he hopes to find a bar interested in having him provide food for its patrons. Plans will be updated on his Facebook page, he said. The building where Jackass BBQ was located is owned by Ogle County, and Riegel had a lease until June of 2015 with an option to extend it for another year. Riegel was already leasing the building when the county bought the property in 2013 from John Spoor for $150,000. According to the terms of his lease, Riegel was to pay the amount of the real estate taxes on the property as his rent. The annual real estate tax bill was approximately $3,100. Riegel has not yet paid the second installment of real estate taxes and said he hopes the proceeds of the auction will be enough to cover it.

Potential bidders check out some of the items for sale at the Jackass barbecue auction in Oregon on Monday. The county owns the building that the restaurant was located in at the corner of S. Fifth Street and Ill. 64. Photo by Earleen Hinton

County treasurer John Coffman said the amount owed is approximately $1,800 including the interest and late fees. The second installment was due on Sept. 5. County board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said as a government body, county officials could have had the property taken off the real estate tax rolls, but decided to let it remain to allow other government bodies, such as the City of Oregon and Oregon School District, to continue to receive tax revenue from it. “We’re still hopeful of getting that money [for the taxes],” Gouker said Tuesday. “We’ll probably end up paying it ourselves and then get reimbursed.” Gouker agreed that the auction prices were disappointing. “A couple of things sold were owned by the county,

and they went low,” he said. “A lot of stuff didn’t sell.” Public Auction Service, Polo, owned by county board member Lyle Hopkins handled the auction. Gouker said the county Long Range Planning Committee would discuss having the building torn down and using the area for parking for the time being. “We had already determined that we wouldn’t rent it again when he [Riegel] left. We’re not in the real estate business,” Gouker said. The property is at the corner of Washington (Ill. 64) and Fifth Streets, just two doors from the Ogle County Judicial Center. The county board also owns the house between the restaurant and judicial center. That is currently leased to an attorney. The two parcels were purchased because of their location.

Man was arrested in Dixon From A1 “We got word that the person was headed our way,” Langloss said. After following the man, who was driving erratically,

Dixon officers decided to not get involved in a chase, Langloss said. Officers then got word that the car was spotted at Tractor Supply, where they took the

man into custody before taking him to the hospital, Langloss said. Christi Warren contributed to this story.

Statue will be repaired From A1 Preservation Agency in August. Late last month IDNR officials offered Dajnowski a contract to do the work. Much of the money for the

project —$745,000 of the estimated $900,000 — has been raised. To donate to the project, checks can be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and marked for

the Black Hawk Statue. Donations can be mailed to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702.

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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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Events planned at LR library Several community events will be held on Monday, Dec. 15 at the Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River. Local author Vicki Petta, Forreston, will sign copies of her recently published book “Eleven Broken Pencils” beginning at 5 p.m. Members of the Leaf River Summer Daze Committee will sell homemade

Christmas goodies from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A large assortment of delicious cookies and candy will be available for $5 per pound. A make and take Christmas craft time for children of all ages will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the library at 815-738-2742.

Santa’s breakfast to be served on Dec. 13 The Leaf River Lions Club will serve a Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bertolet Memorial building. The menu will include pancakes, whole hog sausage, applesauce, orange juice, milk and coffee. Santa will arrive around 8:30 a.m. and stay till breakfast is over.

For this special occasion children 10 and under will eat free. Games and giveaways will be held in the basement for the kids after they eat. They can also have their pictures taken with Santa. Pricing for the breakfast will be $4 for ages 11-13, $6 for adults, $7 for all you can eat.

Students of the Month

Christmas brunch is scheduled on Dec. 25 The annual Christmas Morning Brunch will be held on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Forreston. The public is invited to

October Students of the Month were recently honored at German Valley Grade School. Above left, pictured left to right with Principal Travis Heinz are: Drue Behrends, Adalyn Bocker, and Makana Bayless. Above right is: Brody Zettle. At left are: Lilyana Haller, Cole Zipse, Conrad Krigbaum, and Dillyn Heslop. Photos supplied

attend. Come for food and fellowship. Spread the word about this free will offering meal. The proceeds will go to the food pantry in Forreston.

Soup luncheon will be served on Dec. 13

The German Valley United Methodist Church, 7 Main St., German Valley, will serve a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Saturday Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the basement fellowship hall. The menu will include homemade chicken noodle,

vegetable beef, navy bean and potato soups, sandwiches, dessert and beverage. The cost is $7 for adults: $4 for children ages 4-10, children 3 and under eat free. Carry outs and soup by the quart will also be available. For handicap access use the main entrance elevator.

Early holiday deadlines Early deadlines will be in effect for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 editions of the Forreston Journal. For the Dec. 25 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. The office will be closed for Christmas in the afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and

all day on Thursday, Dec. 25. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Dec. 26. For the Jan. 1 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The office will be closed on New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan. 1. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.

Toy Drive is underway The New Life Community Center in downtown Forreston is accepting donations for its annual Christmas Toy Drive. New and gently used toys are being collected for

youngsters from birth to teens at the center during regular hours. The toy giveaway will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Cookie fundraiser set for Monday The Leaf River Summer Daze committee will hold its fifth annual holiday cookie sale fundraiser on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library, 705 Main St., Leaf River. Choose an old favorite and experience a new

variety, all for $5 per pound. Call Raina Dyck at 815-994-6796 for questions or to donate cookies. The 2015 Leaf River Daze festival will be held June 5, 6, and 7. Any persons or organizations that are interested in sponsoring an

activity during the festival are encouraged to attend the next committee planning meeting on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bertolet Memorial Library meeting room. The festival committee is looking for volunteers and

new ideas for the event. Suggestions for a theme for the 2015 festival are also being sought. They can be emailed to lrsummerdaze@ gmail.com or call Dave Borgmann at 815-9942950.

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The annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forreston State Bank.

The bake sale will include all varieties of Christmas treats, cookies, cakes, pies, candies, breads, and snacks. All proceeds from this sale will be used to further many local and global charitable projects.

Forreston Police Report Forreston Police Chief Complaints Filed: property damage accident crosswalk 2 - welfare checks Mike Boomgarden released 2 - 911 hang ups 5 - parking violations 2 - traffic crashes the following report. Police 4 - special details 3 - no valid registration 3 - motorist assists Department activity from Nov. 1 - suicidal subject 6 - headlight/taillight, etc. 4 - suspicious vehicles and 18 through Dec. 1 included the 1 - mischievous conduct 1 - domestic battery subjects following: 1 - disorderly conduct 1 - leaving the scene of a 1 - leaving the scene of a Calls for Service and 1 - domestic battery property damage accident 1 - ATV on roadway 1 - possession of tobacco as 1 - reported water leak a minor 3 - agency assists 2 - ordinance nuisance Dec. 15-19 Baked chicken breasts, 1 - cattle on the roadway violations German Valley cheesy mashed potatoes, fruit 2 - vehicle lockouts 2 - animal complaints Grade School salad, Oreo dessert, dinner Arrests and Warnings 1 - sale of tobacco to a minor Monday:Hamburger on roll. Issued: 1 - following too close bun, bean dip, chips, orange Friday: Ham on whole 12 - speeding violations 1 - no vehicle insurance wedges. grain bun, potato chips, fresh 1 - careless operation of a 3 - loud exhaust Tuesday: Chicken taco, fruit. motor vehicle 2 - seatbelt lettuce salad, applesauce. Junior & Senior High 1 - failure to yield at a 1 - no driver’s license Wednesday: Mini corn Monday: Pizza, tossed dogs, sweet potato tator tots, salad, peas, applesauce. Ala peaches. carte: soup/sandwich. Thursday: Ham, mashed Tuesday: Beef stew, tossed potatoes, corn, Jello with salad, peaches, roll. ET EADY FOR INTER pears. Wednesday: Beef Friday: Fish sticks, green wraps, corn/lettuce/cheese, $ 95 beans, corn, mixed fruit. pineapple. Dismissal one hour early. Thursday: Italian beef, mac PREFERRED CUSTOMER OIL CHANGE Forreston Grade School salad, veggie/dip, Mandarin Monday: Beef stew, oranges. romaine salad, fresh fruit, Friday: Pork roast with Texas toast. bun, chips, veggie/dip, pears. Tuesday: Mini corn dogs, Ala carte: nacho/pretzel. GIFT lima beans, pears, string CERTIFICATES S cheese. Menus subject to change Wednesday: Mozzarella without notice. AVAILABLE! breadsticks with sauce, baby All meals include milk, carrots, peaches. nonfat chocolate, one percent Thursday: Holiday dinner: white, and nonfat white.

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Serenity patients and families served Thanksgiving meal

Schubert marries Connour

For the third year in a row, Martha Lundsten, Roscoe, and Mel and Mary Anne Mueller, Rockford, have blessed the patients and families of Serenity Hospice and Home, who are unable to prepare the holiday meal themselves, with all the food items for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts.

Jenna Schubert and Cale Connour were married Oct. 11 at Cedarville Emmanuel Church, Cedarville. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Freeport Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Stephanie Schubert, Dakota, and the granddaughter of David and Shirley Vietmeier, Forreston, and David and Judith Schubert, Freeport. She is a 2010 graduate of Trinity International University, Deerfield, and is a Communications Associate at MilwaukeeJobs. com, Milwaukee. The groom is the son of Randy and Connie Connour, Green Bay, Wis. He graduated from Carroll University, Waukesha, Wis., in 2003, earned his master’s degree in 2007 from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. He is currently employed as a Program Manager for Quad/Tech, Sussex, Wis. The couple is making their home in the Milwaukee area.

Serenity “House Mom,” Colleen Miller, and volunteer, Carol Flesch, prepared a Thanksgiving meal and desserts. Volunteers, Gary Morris and Glenn Koos, delivered meals right to the door for area patients and their family members. For those at Serenity Home, social worker

which includes Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in northwestern Illinois. Applications for scholarships are judged from national standard test scores, essays, transcripts, and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are available only for students attending an accredited engineering program. In the 2014-2015 scholarship cycle, the Rock River Chapter will award

Martha Lundsten, Colleen Miller, and Mary Anne Mueller prepared a Thankgiving meal for patients at Serenity Hospice and Home and their families. Photo supplied

at least one scholarship of $1,000. Last year the chapter awarded four $1,500 scholarships. Local scholarships are made possible by the Rock River Chapter through its annual scholarship fund raisers.

Barnett, Person to wed Keith and Shelley Barnett along with Julia Person, Polo, and Brian Person would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Ashley Barnett and Jake Person. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 20 at Bunker Hill Church of God, Buda.

For more information call Rock River Scholarship Chairman Russ Renner at 815-772-7651 (days) or 815973-2100 (evenings).

Ogle Democrats to meet Dec. 11 Ogle County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting and holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the White Pines Inn Restaurant, 6712 W. Pines Rd. The Janssen Room has been

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reserved for the gathering. All are encouraged to come for dinner at 6 p.m. or come to the meeting at 7 p.m. New members and family members are welcome. The Ogle County Democrats are committed to scheduling each meeting in various locations to reach all

corners of the county. Discussions always include a look at local and national issues. For event details, visit OgleCountyDems.org or contact chairman Jim Bryant at 815-881-1005 or DemJimBryant@earthlink. net.2

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Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses. Dec. 1 Joshua R. Giddings Hupp

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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 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez Adult & Childrenâ€™s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Thursday, Dec. 11â€”10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 13â€”10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Christmas Caroling Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Childrenâ€™s Christmas Program; No Education Hour; 10:20 a.m. Council Meeting Monday, Dec. 15â€” Newsletter Deadline Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”12 p.m. ALIVE at a Restaurant Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Advent Service CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience â€œKids are People, tooâ€? Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and

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powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Childrenâ€™s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Confirmation Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”12 p.m. Senior Friendship; 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, Dec. 18â€”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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon EAST JORDAN UNITED www.fbcoregon.org METHODIST CHURCH 800-335-5065 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 815-732-2642 815-626-0104 Rev. Jerry Clark 9 a.m. Fellowship â€œA Christ-centered, Bible9:30 a.m. Sunday School believing, family-oriented 10:45 a.m. Worship ministry.â€? Dave Jungnickel, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service EAST OREGON CHAPEL 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening CHURCH OF GOD Service 6 p.m.; Prayer 107 N. Daysville Rd. Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; East Edge of Oregon transportation and nursery Off Ill. 64 provided for all services. 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 FIRST CHRISTIAN Pastor Guthrie CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Church 10:30 a.m. 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister EBENEZER REFORMED 815-732-7411 CHURCH Worship Serviceâ€”10 a.m. 2997 N. German Church Rd. If you havenâ€™t found a church Two miles east of Oregon on home, we invite you to First Ill. 64, then three miles north. Christian Church in Oregon, Pastor Brion Brooks where we accept one another Church Office just as Christ accepted us. Come Phone: 815-732-6313 as you are. Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Education CHURCH (USA) David Bordy 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-2894 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.fpcoregon.com Roots Youth Ministryâ€” Handicapped Accessible Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Kids Clubs & Menâ€™s & Holy Communion is served the Womenâ€™s Bible Studyâ€” first Sunday of each month. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. FIRST UNITED EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL 402 First Ave., Forreston LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor David Poust Office: 815-732-2424 815-938-2380 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Thursday, Dec. 11â€”7 p.m. Ad (Payneâ€™s Point) Council Pastor Andrew Kayes Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 15â€”8 a.m. AA EVANGELICAL FREE Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee CHURCH at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good OF MT. MORRIS News Club 102 S. Seminary St. Wednesday, Dec.. 17â€”6:30 Mt. Morris p.m. Womenâ€™s Bible Study 815-734-4942 Senior Pastor FLORENCE UNITED Bruce McKanna METHODIST CHURCH Associate Pastor 2649 W. Florence Rd., Lance Mennen Freeport Thursday, Dec. 11â€”9:30 Kathleen Brinkmeier, a.m. MOMs Group; 1:30 p.m. Pastor Womenâ€™s Bible Study Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13â€”7 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Menâ€™s Accountability Group Sunday, Dec. 14â€”8:30 FORRESTON GROVE a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. CHURCH InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group Forreston Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”9 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Ladies Prayer Circle America Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”6 a.m. 815-938-3605 Dixon Menâ€™s Prayer Meeting Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor Log onto our website at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School http://www.efcmm.org to check 10:30 a.m. Worship Service out our latest opportunities and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. updates Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult FAITH DISCOVERY Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FORRESTON REFORMED 815-946-3588 CHURCH Jeremy Heller, Pastor 501 Third Ave. 9 a.m. Sunday School Tim Fry, Pastor 10 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Worship Nursery Available 10:45 a.m. Sunday School We are an independent nondenominational Christian FREEDOM LUTHERAN church. WORSHIPPING Visitors are always welcome. COMMUNITY, ELCA Pastor Jeff Schlesinger FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-222-7270 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at 402 Second Ave., Forreston Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Church 815-938-3203 Dining Hall Pastor Scott Ralston 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 â€œ A Church with a Heart â€” (a mile south of Oregon) In the Heart of Forrestonâ€? Welcome Center 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon Thursday, Dec. 11â€”6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9 a.m. GRACE VALLEY Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday CHRISTIAN REFORMED School; 10 a.m. Council CHURCH Monday, Dec. 15â€”5 p.m. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd.

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. Wednesdayâ€”Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David Poust 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Sunday, Dec. 14â€”10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Childrenâ€™s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Pastor Ginny Haney 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Dec. 12â€”9 a.m. Womenâ€™s Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 14â€”8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Leadership team Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastorâ€™s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, Dec. 13â€”9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Childrenâ€™s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics 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

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OREGON UNITED ST. MARKâ€™S LUTHERAN METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-732-2994 815-946-2919 oregonumc@outlook.com Pastor Terrie Wilder Barb Good, Pastor Sunday Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Sunday School & Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Confirmation 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24â€”4 & 10 Activities during the Week: Thursday, Dec. 11â€”9 a.m. p.m. Christmas Eve Services Ogle County Education Co-op ST. MARY CHURCH Preschool Screening 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Saturday, Dec. 13â€”1 p.m. Father Joseph P. Naill Childrenâ€™s Christmas Program Office Phone 815-732-7383 Practice Office FAX 815-732-4742 Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9 a.m. Mass Schedule Childrenâ€™s Christmas Program Saturday 4:30 p.m. During Worship; 11:30 a.m.-2 Sunday 8:30 a.m. p.m. Youth Fun & Games Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15â€”10 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Womenâ€™s Bible Study Pinecrest 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”6 p.m. Reconciliation Pack Meeting Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”5:30 St. Mary Prayer Network p.m. Wednesday Night AliveLois Lints 815-703-9699 Pizza & Movie; 7:30 p.m. Choir Thursday, Dec. 18â€” Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Newsletter Deadline PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Gregg Downs, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 14â€”Third Sunday in Advent Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”5:45 p.m. Committee Meetings; 6 p.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Session; 6:45 p.m. Deacons; 7 p.m. Trustees, Corporate REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Revive Service 5:30 p.m. Saturday Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday ST. BRIDEâ€™S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim Priest 815-732-7211 or 815-732-3328 www.saintbrides.org Email:saintbrides@ verizon. net Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday Healing Service-6 p.m. Classes Childrenâ€™s Sunday School-9 a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Brideâ€™s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Friday, Dec. 12â€”8:30 a.m. WELCA Christmas Bake Sale at Forreston State Bank Saturday, Dec. 13â€”9 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal; 12:30 p.m. WELCA Christmas Potluck Luncheon at Joanne Juriga Home Sunday, Dec. 14â€”9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

ST. MARYâ€™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 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: Menâ€™s & Womenâ€™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 815-864-2548 Massesâ€”Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Dec. 12â€”8 a.m. Coffee & Bulletin Assembly Saturday, Dec. 13â€”5:30 p.m. Worship Service; Second Saturday Supper after Worship Sunday, Dec. 14â€”8:45 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School Christmas Program; Fellowship Time Between Services; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Monday, Dec. 15â€”7 p.m. Night of Lament & Healing Service Tuesday, Dec. 16â€”1â€?15 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest Manor; 1:45 p.m. Communion at Pinecrest Terrace Wednesday, Dec. 17â€”6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Confirmation Class; 7:30 p.m. JAM for Grades 7-12 WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday Schoolâ€”9:30 a.m. Worshipâ€”10:35 a.m.

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Mt. Morris church plans service to help orphans City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style, In the air thereâ€™s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner youâ€™ll hearâ€Ś The lyrics to â€œSilver Bellsâ€? conjure up images of festive storefronts and happy children eagerly anticipating Christmas. But for many children this image is not reality. At least 80 percent of humanity lives on less than $10 a day, and Christmas presents simply cannot be afforded. That is why the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris (EFCMM) is partnering with Arise Africa to provide Christmas gifts for orphans

at the Arise Home in Lusaka, Zambia. The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris (EFCMM) is hosting a candlelight service and birthday party for Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 102 S. Seminary Ave. The community is invited to the service. The Arise Home began with the vision of LA Dodgers pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, to provide permanent housing for orphaned children in Lusaka, Zambia. Kershawâ€™s â€œchallengeâ€? and Arise Africa raised the funds to purchase land and build a home for these children, complete with electricity, running water, concrete floors and modest furnishings. The Arise Home currently

houses three boys and six girls who range in age from 9-14. Gifts to be purchased include â€œdressâ€? clothes for the children and educational toys. Each child will also receive a raincoat. The EFCMM church family will bring their gifts to their â€œBirthday Party for Jesusâ€? and place them under the Christmas tree. Megan Bloemker, Arise Africa Country Director, will be in the United States and will visit EFCMM (her sending church) over the holidays. She will take the gifts back to Zambia with her. For more information call the church office at 815-734- The Evangelical Free Church, Mt. Morris, will hold a candlelight service on Sunday, 4942 or log onto their website Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. to provide Christmas gifts for orphans at the Arise Home in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo supplied at www.efcmm.org.

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The University of Illinois Extension Small Farm Webinar Series will kick-off 2015 with a variety of topics for local food production in Illinois. Webinars air live each Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and include a question-andanswer session. The Small Farm Webinar Series is a weekly educational event for the small farm community that provides practical knowledge on emerging topics that advance local food production in Illinois. This online series is aimed at providing small farm producers with a look at how leading practices in production, management, and

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Ogle County 4-H members receive gold and silver awards Ogle County 4-Hers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration. Held Nov. 16 at the in the Byron Jr. High School Theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards including the â€œCounty Project Honor Award.â€? The â€œCounty Project Honor Awardâ€? rewards 4-H youth for outstanding accomplishments in specific project areas of their choosing. In addition to efforts to gain knowledge about their favorite project area, youth get points towards winning this award through participation in club, county, state, and international events and through leadership practices. Two levels are recognized: silver and gold. All 4-Hers are eligible to win the award annually. This yearâ€™s winners are listed by city, and the project they completed. Gold Project Honor Byron: Tommy Allen, Natural Resources; Sara Blume, Horse & Pony; Lauren Carlson, Floriculture; Natalie Carlson, Food & Nutrition; William Carlson, Food & Nutrition; Alexandria Cassens, Food & Nutrition; Carter Conderman, Visual Arts; Collin Conderman, Video; Abraham Eden, Welding; Maggie Eden, Swine; Renee Gehrke, Beef; Gracie Mingus, Cats; Jordan Mingus, Poultry; Kayla Mingus, Rabbits; Ryan

Reeverts, Swine; Alexis Trank, Health. Chana: Teddy Beauchem, Horse & Pony; Lane Halverson, Sportsfishing. Davis Junction: Matthew Hickey, Tractor; David Kennedy, Wildlife; Lillian Kennedy, Reading; Justin Simpson, Computer. Forreston: Carter Daws, Food & Nutrition; Hunter Daws, Food & Nutrition; Natalie Johnson, Horse & Pony; Kendal Kuelling, Poultry; Hannah Noble, Visual Arts; Jacob Noble, Visual Arts; Kaitlynn Noble, Visual Arts; Rebekah Noble, Food & Nutrition Leaf River: Brooke Allen, Sheep; Bryce Allen, Sheep; Isaac Charbonneau, Poultry; Linnea Davids, Photography; Kyle Hemmersbach, Beef; Autumn Kielsmeier, Interior Design; Noah Lindquist, Woodworking; Lane Lindquist, Electricity; Holly Plock, Do Your Own Thing; Alex Williams, Shooting Sports; Ashley Williams, Horticulture; Lacie Williams, Beef; Taylor Yordy, Beef. Lindenwood: Brayden Dale, Woodworking; Karyssa Dale, Horticulture; Matthew Drendel, Rabbits; Garrett Hackbarth, Sheep; Jacob Hackbarth, Sheep. Monroe Center: Aubrey Craig, Cats; Jackson Craig,Tractors; Amber Ekard, Wildlife; Hannah Ekard, Poultry; Anna Hagemann, Visual Arts; Autumn Hagemann, Welding. Mt. Morris: Logan Arvigo,

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Gold Cloverbud Arts; Ty Newcomer, Winners Photography; Stephanie Byron: Carson Sofolo, Intergenerational; Nicole Zeigler, Performing Conderman, Bruce Gehrke, , Arts; Rebekah Zeigler, Gavin Remhof. Davis Junction: Anne Photography. Stillman Valley: Zane Kennedy. Forreston: Grant Johnson. Ankney, Pygmy Goats; Leaf River: Aidan Yordy. Kallista McIntyre, Sheep; Lindenwood: Kyler Dale. Kiirstin McIntyre. Sheep; Monroe Center: Audrey Blakelynn Swanson, Sheep. Payne. Mt. Morris: Brady Davis, Silver Project Honor Baileyville: Annastasia James Grygiel,Zakkary West. Oregon: Justin Collins, Timmer,Geology. Currier, Anna Byron: Ben Harland, Aiden Woodworking; Kate Harland, Marquardt, Allissa Martin. Polo: Isaiah Akins, Brianna Clothing & Textiles; Maddie Harland, Clothing & Kuhn, Gage Zeigler. Steward: Tucker Greffe, Textiles; Natalie Ketter, Food & Nutrition; Logan Remhof, Alayna Smardo. Stillman Valley: Grace Food & Nutrition; Joseph Costello, Trank, Sportsfishing. Forreston: Trista Silver Cloverbud Cannova, Horse & Pony. Winners Lindenwood: Michael Byron: Joshua Pracht. Drendel, Beef. Leaf River: Emilee Monroe Center: Emily Ethan Bocker, Korinke, Visual Arts; Abigail Bocker, Kaeden Motszko, Lily Sandine, Visual Arts. Mt. Morris: Ginny Sasscer. A percentage of 4-Hers Steingraber, Visual Arts. Oregon: Kyle Brechon, were selected from among Woodworking; Mariah the silver and gold County Project Honor winners, in Drake , Pygmy Goat. Stillman Valley: Sarah each of three age groups, to receive the Top 30 Award. Henderson, Visual Arts. Ogle County 4-Hers between the ages of five and seven years old are known as Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds who obtain a score of 60 or above on the Cloverbud County Project Honor Award Application are recipients of the silver award and those with 75 points and above receive the gold award. This yearâ€™s Cloverbud winners were as follows:

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Top Award Winners Byron: Lauren Carlson, Floriculture; Natalie Carlson, Food & Nutrition; Alex Cassens, Food & Nutrition; Renee Gehrke, Beef. Davis Junction: Matthew Hickey, Tractor; Justin Simpson, Computer. Forreston: Kendal Kuelling, Poultry. Leaf River: Kyle Hemmersbach, Beef, Lacie Williams, Beef; Taylor Yordy, Beef. Lindenwood: Jacob Hackbarth, Sheep. Mt. Morris: Logan Arvigo, Horse & Pony; Julie Davis, Horse & Pony; Megan Hagemann, Food & Nutrition; Rebecca Hough, Beef; Olivia Russell, Clothing & Textiles; Oregon: Jacob Ebens, Sheep; Adam Glendenning, Beef; Jared Glendenning, Beef; Casey Martin, Beef; Abigail Mongan, Communication, Grace Mongan, Beef; Abbie Ring, Beef; Heather Stranberg, Photography; Olivia Stranberg, Do Your Own Thing. Polo: Elias Baumann, This award is given to Bicycle, Rebekah Zeigler, 4-Hers for thoroughness of Photography. records; comprehensiveness of project coverage; 4-H is the youth program appropriateness of goals of University of Illinois set; learning documented; Extension. overall size and scope of 4-H experience; educational For information, contact experiences, community the Ogle County Extension service efforts, and Office, 421 West Pines Road, leadership efforts in project Suite #10, Oregon, IL 61061, areas; involvement in club 815-732-2191, or e-mail and beyond; and record book jbmgrtnr@illinois.edu.

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Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker and five other board members on Oct. 24.” The department searched its records for the documents mentioned, VanVickle said, but could find only a few pages to account for three tows. Harn didn’t respond to a request for comment. Gouker said if the VanVickle administration couldn’t find the documents, they aren’t there. “That’s unfortunate. That really is unfortunate,” Gouker said. “The former sheriff said he was aggressively looking for this information and that he’d get it to me, and he didn’t. All the dealings I’ve had with the new sheriff since Monday have been like night and day.” Gouker said that when he talked with Harn a little more than a week before Thanksgiving, he asked to speak with the lieutenant who reportedly had the documents. Harn denied the request, Gouker said. The department has a list of about 45 vehicles that were seized through the tow ordinance, but are no longer in the possession of the tow companies involved. Those were the tows that Sikich’s James Sullivan could not document in his forensic audit – the same ones Harn had told Gouker and the board in an email that he could explain. For a vehicle seized under the tow ordinance to no longer be at the tow company’s lot, one of two things has to happen. The person whose car was towed can pay – by cash only – a $350 administrative fee to the sheriff’s department, take the receipt to the tow company, and pay the company what it’s owed for the tow. Then the car is released to the owner.

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There were supposed to be “46 documents” that explained why a forensic auditor couldn’t account for $10,754 that was missing from the Ogle County tow fund. That’s what former Sheriff Michael Harn told Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker and other board members in an email on Oct. 24, shortly after the results of the forensic audit were released. However, a records request filed by Sauk Valley Media revealed that most of those documents cannot be found. The documents produced this week by the sheriff’s department could account for only three tows, which would be $1,050 of the missing money. The audit had reported no paperwork could be found for roughly 45 tows that were done during Harn’s time in office. Additionally, files on the former sheriff’s computer had been removed before Sheriff Brian VanVickle took over on Monday. A Freedom of Information Act request for the missing paperwork was sent to Harn on Nov. 4. His lack of response after 5 business days amounted to a legal denial of the request. But that request was fulfilled on Wednesday by the new administration and VanVickle. The request asked for: “Copies of the ‘46 documents’ Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn mentioned in an email to

Or, if a resident whose car was towed can’t afford to pay the fee, or doesn’t want the car back, the department will issue a junk title after 35 days and the tow company can sell the car to a junk yard. Of the roughly 45 tows unaccounted for, the department was able to produce documents for three vehicles that were forfeited and the junk title process was completed. The department has no records to explain what happened with the other tows, but VanVickle said a vehicle title holder would have had to pay the department before the vehicle was released. “I believe that there’s a paper trail there,” the sheriff said. “It’s just a different way of going about finding it.” VanVickle said he now has more access to documents and reporting systems than he did before, which might yet lead to the missing documents. Under the previous administration, when a resident paid the tow fee, a deputy accepted the money, filled out the paperwork, and issued a receipt. The transaction was then entered in the log book and the paperwork was filed in the office of former Executive Secretary Melissa Crippen. If a resident paid the fee after business hours, the paperwork was completed by a deputy and dropped into a box in Harn’s office. When the new administration took over on Dec. 1, there were no files on the department-issued computers for Harn and Crippen, who is Harn’s sisterin-law. The passwords for the computers had also been changed, VanVickle said. The new sheriff said he was aware of no missing files that the department couldn’t recreate or couldn’t be found

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elsewhere. Gouker said erasing files from the computer was “one of the most unprofessional actions” he had seen in his time in county government. He said there are laws against destroying government documents, either paper or electronic. “I don’t think there’s much difference between them,” Gouker said. “And I think you’d be hard pressed to say that’s not what happened here.” According to state law, a government record is defined as “any book, paper, map, photograph, digitized electronic material, or other official documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristic.” State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, who took office on Monday, said he had heard about the erased computers but nothing had been officially brought to him, which would happen only after a law enforcement investigation, so he couldn’t comment. Morrow also declined to comment on the missing tow fund documents, saying he wasn’t familiar enough with the situation. The law says no public record should be “mutilated, destroyed, transferred,

removed or otherwise damaged or disposed of, in whole or in part, except as provided by law.” According to the law, a person commits a Class 4 felony by destroying or altering a public record “knowingly, without lawful authority and with the intent to defraud any party. ...” Public records can be legally destroyed if approved by Local Records Commission, which for the Sauk Valley is based in Springfield. Maryam Judar is executive director at Citizen Advocacy Center, a non-profit legal advocacy organization based in the Chicago suburbs that focuses on democratic participation for citizens. She said when the commission allows for a public body to destroy public records, there’s an approval process and a paper trail. “If records were destroyed without going through the process [at the Local Records Commission], then there’s a strong likelihood that they were illegally destroyed,” Judar said. Dave Jones, the director of the Illinois State Archives and a member of the commission, addressed the general situation of public records being deleted from a government computer. He said if there were paper files or if they were backed up, there isn’t a violation of the law. Legal action isn’t taken often, he said, in part because the records have to be destroyed knowingly and with intent to defraud or cover up something. The decision to prosecute would be made by the state’s attorney, after a complaint was filed and an investigation completed. Prosecution could also be taken up by the state

attorney general’s office, he said. For a public body to be able to legally destroy public records, it must ask the Illinois State Archives for the authority to do so. Then, after the established period for which a record needs to be kept, the public body must file for a disposal certificate to verify it has been granted authority to destroy. Once it has the certificate, the public body can destroy those specific records. The last disposal certificate filed by the department was in 2011. Last December, Sauk Valley Media reported that the department’s credit card bills were altered to change a month’s balance or to remove charges. It was done at least three times. Harn later said the bills had been corrected, not altered, to remove his personal charges on a county-issued credit card because he never intended for the county to pay for them. The department doesn’t have credit cards now, VanVickle said, adding that they were canceled before he took office. When the department gets new credit cards, he said, a receipt policy will create documentation about the purpose of each purchase. VanVickle said the department will continued to use the tow fund, but only for its intended purpose. “When we went through the budget process, I made it very clear to the [county] board that I was going to use the tow fund to update equipment and vehicle repairs,” VanVickle said. “We have an aging fleet, and we do have some added maintenance because of that. The primary focus is going to be with the vehicle maintenance and equipment.”

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THANK YOU! The Polo Lions Club had a very successful 2014 Candy Day. All of the money ($3,437.44) that the Polo Lions collected at the football game, on Candy Day and through underwriting donations, will be used to support the many programs and services for the blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired in Polo and other parts of Illinois. The Polo Lions would like to THANK all of the people who contributed at the football game (Sept. 19) and during Saturday’s Candy Day (Oct. 11), and to Dollar General, Polo, Polo Shell, Casey’s, Polo, and First State Bank-Polo for allowing us to collect donations at their businesses during Candy Day. The Polo Lions Club would also like to thank our underwriters who gave $20, or more. These businesses and individuals are: Big John’s, Bergey’s Automotive, Birkey Equipment, Bocker Farms, Bocker Grain, Mark Bocker, Henry Bocker, Winton Bocker, Brent Scholl Insurance, Bruce Scholl, Burkardt LP Gas and Edgewood Golf Course, Ron Chamberlain, Chris Rademacher, Country Company’s Insurance, Country Floral, Dambman Lawnmower Hospital, David Bucher, Davis Insurance, Deuth Farms, Rick Graden, Don Hay, Dyer’s Automotive, Ebert Engineers, Fossler Realty, Rich Folk, First State Bank, Shannon-Polo, Phil Frey, Gaul’s Climate Control, Holland and Sons, Jeff and Robin Scholl, KSB Hospital, Jim Jefford, Legacy Prints, Olsen Elevator, Pines Automotive, Polo Chiropractic Center, Polo Coop, Polo Family Funeral Home, Public Auction Service, Radio Ranch, Randy Ocken, Mark Scholl, Steve Sorenson-Dentist, Tom Suits Law Office, Don Vock, Tom Walberg, and White Pines Resort/LaBranche.

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Tow Fund established to supplement sheriff The Ogle County tow fund, which was established by county ordinance in 2011, was meant to supplement a shrinking budget and to 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 administrative tow fee, for any purpose. In December 2013, Sauk Valley Media reported that funds from the tow fund had been used by then 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 resisted such an audit several months earlier. The forensic audit’s results, which included $10,754 in funds unaccounted for, were made public on Oct. 21. The auditors also said the fund’s records were sloppy and the fund lacked internal controls.

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Cantata is Sunday, 2 p.m. The choir of Faith United Methodist Church, Polo, is presenting the Christmas cantata, “I Believe,” by John F. Wilson on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. “I Believe” is Wilson’s story of faith using various music styles to bring the

excitement of the birth of Jesus Christ into hearts and lives. The afternoon will feature organ and piano preludes, the Bell Choir, and the cantata. The public is invited to the afternoon’s performances. Refreshments will be

served in Fellowship Hall immediately after the program. The lower level is handicapped accessible. Faith United Methodist Church is on the corner of East Dixon Street (Pines Rd.) and Union Street, Polo.

Polo Library News Earth Angels Be an Earth Angel and help make Christmas happier for an area child. Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a “Lil Angel” tag. It indicates if the child is a boy or girl and their age. Wrap the gift, attach the tag and return it to the library by December 18. Thank you for supporting this wonderful program and for sharing the joy of the holiday season! Adopt an Author Patrons who have a favorite author can be the first to read their latest book, by making a donation to purchase the book when it is released. Anyone who purchases a book will be notified when it arrives, so they can be the first to read it. This program would also be a gift idea. For more information, call the library. Computer Classes Computer classes for 2015 are being scheduled. Inform library staff of any specific topics to include. Home Delivery Home delivery of books can be provided for patrons who are unable to come to the library. Notify the staff and they will arrange the delivery. Library Foundation Board Offers Special Card to Non-Residents Families, who live outside Buffalo Township but within the Polo School District and have children under the age of 18 living at home, may purchase the special card at the reduced cost of $25. The card will expire on Sept. 30. At that time the special offer will be revaluated to determine if there is a need for such a card. Qualifying families may get the form at the library. Story Time with Miss Randi Tuesdays: 1 to 2 p.m., Free and open to all Learning and having fun is what Story Time is all about. Preschoolers and their special grownups listen, learn and play together as Miss Randi makes stories come alive. There will be no Story Time on Tuesday, Dec. 23. LEGO Club Saturday, Dec. 13 Free and open to children ages 6-12 LEGO Club is a time for kids to build things and friendships, too. Bring a bucket of LEGOs or use ours. Book Discussion Groups These programs are free and open to all. Friday, Dec.19, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Polo Senior Center Book Selection: Shepherds Abiding, Jan Karon Monday, Dec. 22, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lower level of the library. A lift is available. An Irish Country Christmas, Patrick Taylor Reviews and comments are always welcome and will be shared at the meetings, if anyone would like to read the books, but is unable to attend. Stop by the library and pick up a copy. Donations Monetary donations are always welcomed to supplement the library’s budget. A donation is an investment in the district which will be used to enhance the library’s collections and services. Financial donations may be made directly to the Polo Public Library District. Donations are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law.

Call or stop by the circulation for more information about the display case, computer classes, museum Adventure Passes, ‘Read Down Your Fines’ program, how to start a book club or charitable giving. New Books & more… Audio Books - 206 Bones, Kathy Reichs; Agent 6, Tom Smith Adult Fiction Books The Girl Next Door, Ruth Rendell; Revival, Stephen King Juvenile and Young Adult Fiction Books Fallen, Lauren Kate; UnDivided, Neal Shusterman E-books Go to www.pololibrary. org and click on the Axis 360 icon on the right side of the page. Titles such as Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley are listed. Movies The Ledge, The LEGO Movie, The Love Punch, Mission: Impossible The Complete First TV Season, and Moonrise Kingdom

Children’s Books I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, Alison Jackson; and Clementine in the City, Jessie Hartland. For a more complete list, visit the website or Pinterest site. A Reader Recommends A Polo Public Library reader recommends: Cell by Stephen King. Book Page Book Page is a free publication about books and authors. The November issue has lots of idea for the book lovers on patrons’ holiday shopping list. Stop in and pick up a copy. Hours Change The library is now open until 4 p.m on Fridays. Coming in January Amnesty Family Movie Matinee The library is located at 302 Mason St. A lift is available for all activities on the lower level. Phone: 815-946-2713 — www.pololibrary.org Hours: Monday through Thursday,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donation The Autumn on Parade committee recently donations to two local groups. Above, committee member Sasha Pruett gives a $2,500 check to Oregon High School cross country coach Tim Gipper. Also pictured are runners Mayra NavaMoyotl and Ian Hussung, cross country coach Lori Gipper. At left, Pruett gives a $500 check to Brion Brooks for the Village of Progress. Photos by Chris Johnson

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Dear Editor, As the President of the CASA board, I would like to thank all that participated in the CASA Celebrity Waiter Dinner. Once again, your outpouring of support will help our children. CASA serves the children of Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained individuals that are appointed by a judge to speak for the best interests of a child in court. These children are at risk due to abuse and neglect in situations they do not deserve to be in. Thank you for your support to this worthwhile case. You helped make the difference in the life of a child. For more information about CASA, please visit our website at www. casaleecarroll.com or find us on Facebook. Kim Stahl CASA President

Chamber has volunteers who help at events

Dear Editor, The Polo Chamber of Commerce is so grateful for all the wonderful volunteers who assisted with the 2014 Santa’s Breakfast this year

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Tri-County Press, Forreston Journal, Thursday, December 11, 2014, Page A10 at the Polo Area Senior Services Center. There were approximately 100 children along with additional parents and family who attended, ate pancakes, colored and wrote out their Christmas list for Santa to take back to the North Pole, sat with Santa Clause and then purchased gifts for their families that the senior center provided and wrapped for the children. A special thank you is extended to Polo Firemen Jeremy Heller, Colton Smith, Nick Broege and David Shuman for flipping pancakes, the Polo Area Senior Services Center and members for all their efforts assisting the Chamber with this event. We would like to express our gratitude to the following businesses, individuals and organizations that either supported this event by donating, advertizing or volunteering; Jeanette Linker of Country Financial, Centennial School, Charley’s Pharmacy, First State Bank ShannonPolo-Lake Carroll, Polo Fire Department (Santa’s arrivals), Lyle Printz, Craig Kabatsky, Vinde Wells and the Tri-County Press, WLLT Radio, Kathy and Howard Wragg, Mayor Doug Knapp and the City of Polo employees. Thank you to Polo Cub Scouts Pack # 337 for singing Christmas Carols at the tree lighting when Santa arrived for the evening. The Polo Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone

Happy Holidays and a healthy 2015. Respectfully, Robin Duncan President Polo Chamber of Commerce

Byron resident defends the forest preserve

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a letter about the Byron Forest Preserve. I would like to say a few words in defense of the “Director” and the “Superintendent of Finance” of the Byron Forest Preserve. You are critical of the money they are earning. I don’t feel they are overpaid due the size of the operation they are supervising. Other people in government with a lot less responsibility earn the same or more. They are managing a budget just shy of a million dollars and are not living above the budget as the State of Illinois is doing. If you want to criticize someone for being overpaid and not doing their job why don’t you look at our governor and representatives. You criticize the Director but do not say anything about the work that goes into acquiring the property he has done at little or no cost to the taxpayers. He and the Superintendent of Finance work to get this valuable property for future generations as donations. They have to make sure the IRS rules are followed to protect the people who

Pictured from left to right are Forreston Superintendent Sheri Smith, Susan Ruter, Treasurer Andrew Garnhart. Not pictured is Ken Sheely. Photo supplied

have generously donated property for current and future generations. The “Director” and “Superintendent of Finance” are people who work for the betterment of the Byron area and should be congratulated. I also feel the vision the current board has for the future is to be commended considering they are volunteers. They vote for what they feel are fair salaries. If you want someone to work for less, remember you get what you pay for. Sincerely, Bob Godman Byron

Dedicated help for Foundation

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Susan Ruter and Ken Sheely for the many years of service as members of the Forrestville Valley School Foundation. They have been very dedicated and active members of the Foundation, helping to raise thousands of dollars for the betterment of the students and staff in the Forrestville Valley School District. The Forrestville Valley School Foundation is a notfor-profit organization that annually hosts the Vedra Scramble for Education Golf

Outing. Proceeds from the Vedra Scramble are used by the teachers for projects to enhance their classroom curriculum. In addition, the Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors at Forreston High School. It takes volunteers like Susan Ruter and Ken Sheely to make these events and scholarships possible. Their hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Sheri Smith Superintendent Forrestville Valley School District

Chamber Chatter Polo Dollars are available in the Polo Chamber office located in city hall. They are sold in five dollars increments and make great stocking stuffers or paperboy gifts. What is so wonderful about purchasing Polo dollars is they are used the same as money and go back into local Polo businesses. The Polo Community Council of Churches is sponsoring the 2014 Christmas baskets on Dec.13. Baskets can be picked up or delivered from Faith Discovery Church from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The Christmas House Decorating contest will be Saturday, Dec. 20 and all residents have to do is turn their outside lights on. There will be judges from out of town that drive around that evening judging the lights. Judging will be based on originality, theme of season, lights and color, and tastefulness of the display. Each winner receives Polo Dollars; First place $50, second place $25, third place $10 and three honorable mention receive $5 each. A new event in Polo has started; Table Ministry is supported by the Polo Community Council of Churches (PCCC). They provide 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 on the last Monday of every month. This year’s last meal will be held on Dec. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event will be held at the FUM church on East Dixon Street, but hosted by various Polo community churches. The Polo Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dinner fundraiser at the Polo Room on New Year’s Eve from 7 to 9 p.m. All proceeds for the Chamber will benefit Movies in the Park in 2015. The main entre is prime rib/ parmesan encrusted chicken dinner, with a cost of $35 per person. Tickets need to be purchased by Dec. 27 and are available at City Hall or the Polo Room. On Thursdays, the Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has a Community Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Stop in and visits with some of the residents of the nursing home, which is always a treat for them. Polo Public Library is holding the following events: Saturday, Dec. 13 – LEGO Club Tuesday, Dec. 16 – PreSchool Story Time from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 – Book Club, “An Irish Country

Christmas,” by Patrick Taylor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Tuesdays—Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays— Exercise day from 9 to 10 a.m. \Wednesdays—Play “500” at 12 p.m. Wednesdays—PASS offers free popcorn. Thursdays—Company P practice at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays—Mexican Train at 12 p.m. Friday mornings— Homemade cinnamon rolls are served for a donation. Friday, Dec. 19—Book Club, “Shepherds Abiding” by Jan Karon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 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.

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“Steel Magnolias” in January Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris announces open auditions for their spring production of “Steel Magnolias,” on Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Auditions will be held at Pinecrest Grove Community Center Library, South McKendrie Ave., two blocks south of Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris. Readings will be provided.

The producer is Jennifer Bakener. Kathryn Paigen, director and Ranae Leamanczyk co-directing. The production, by Robert Harling, takes place at Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, La. Anyone who auditions should be prepared to read parts in a “Southern” accent. Participants should come prepared to read and specify

what part they are trying out for. The cast consists of six women, between the ages of 20 and 66. Performances will be April 24 through 26, and May 1 through 3. Additional matinee performances will be at White Pines Theatre on July 1, 2, 8, and 9, with a possible fifth show. For more information, call Kathryn Paigen 815-990-0732.

Serenity Hospice will host two support group meetings Serenity Hospice and Home announces two support group meetings. First Steps and Beyond... for Survivors will meet Thursday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St., Byron. The meeting is a time of fellowship and sharing for those who have survived the death of a family

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Healing Hearts, a bereavement group for the parents, grandparents, and siblings of a deceased child, will meet on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., Oregon. The facilitators of the new group are Dana Cox, Cherie Parker, and Joyce Callaway.

Group leaders will discuss that family members are not alone on their journey, and the loss need not be recent. Experiences may help another person with his or her grief. One focus of the group is to build new friendships and offer each other hope as families begin to heal their

hearts. If young or adolescent siblings are attending, call in advance so that age appropriate activities can be provided. For more information call 815-732-4111 or e-mail healinghearts@ serenityhospiceandhome.org.

The Christmas season is upon us. In the spirit of giving, please consider volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. HFH is a non-for-profit an order. organization which relies The first Muffin Mania on professional and lay was a great fundraiser for volunteers to build houses. Rock River Center. The donation of your time With Christmas the allows a deserving family following week, Friday, Dec. 19 is the day to stock up on a variety of muffins for holiday guests and gift giving. Mike Nelson, a local chiropractor, is scheduled to speak at Rock River Center in December and January. His topics vary each month, The Elks will provide highlighting health issues and financial assistance to the answering questions. best of their ability, for The programs begin at children needing further

to acquire a safe and comfortable home. Volunteers are given the opportunity to learn new skills and to utilize their special talents. Please consider joining Habitat for Humanity in its new build to be located in Mt. Morris and completed in 2015.

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Time to get muffins at RRC cheese, lemon raspberry, and peanut butter chocolate chip. Four-packs can be all one flavor or a variety pack. The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Order blanks will be available at Rock River Center for pickup or phone 815-732-3252 to place

welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. Children can be reviewed for bone and joint development, including complaints of back, knee, leg, or ankle pain, or those with back curvature.

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Anyone interested in this position or anyone who has suggestions for possible candidates, should contact: Randy Wagner- 815-6224631, or Donald Schier- 815566-5337.

Nelson to speak at RRC potluck

Elks sponsoring clinic for kids The Dixon Elks 779 Lodge is sponsoring a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the KSB Foot and Ankle Center, 215 E. First St., Suite 310, Dixon. Dr. David Yaeger will be the clinician in charge. No medical referral is necessary but physicians are

is open to all adult bereaved persons in the community. Call the Serenity Hospice and Home office by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 to make a reservation. If no one calls, the group will not meet. Groups are sponsored by Serenity Hospice and Home and funded in part by grants from United Way of Ogle County and Ogle County 708 Mental Health Board.

Healing Hearts will meet at Church of God on Dec. 14

Mt. Morris rolled out the red carpet Dec. 6 for its annual Christmas on the Village Square celebration. Above, Barbara Rosenbalm,. Caledonia, and Karen and William Sikorski, Byron, browse the baked goods on sale at Pinecrest Village. Phyllis Scherer and Sue Hicks were manning the table. At right, Christmas trees decorated by individuals, businesses, and organizations are on display at the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris. Photos by Vinde Wells

Due to the huge demand, Rock River Center will have another Muffin Mania pickup on Friday, Dec. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Muffins will come in fourpacks and cost $10 per pack. Flavor choices are apple cinnamon, blueberry cream

member. Each person will be responsible for ordering his or her own lunch from the menu. For reservations or more information, call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-4111 by 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. C.A.F.E . (Coffee and Friends etc.) will meet Friday, Dec. 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Serenity Home. This group

10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. The scheduled programs are: Friday, Dec. 19: “How to Fight Off Colds and Flu” Friday, Jan. 16: “Getting in Shape for Spring” These programs are

intergenerational. Students from Oregon High School will join participants from the center. Participants who plan to stay for lunch should call the center at 815-732-3252 and bring a dish to pass.

Meeting on 2014 Farm Bill will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17

treatment or specialty equipment. Appointments can be made by calling the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 from Join Ogle County FSA 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday and University of Illinois through Friday. Extension on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss “The 2014 Farm Bill: Making the ARC/PLC Decision”. The meeting will be at the Ogle County Farm Bureau building located at 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Numerous farmers and agricultural land owners have questions about the 2014 Farm Bill. What are my commodity program options? How do holiday concert Dec. 12 at I update program yields for covered commodities? Should I reallocate my base acres? Should I enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)? Or both? What about the Supplemental adults, $10 for students and coverage Option (SCO)? seniors 62 and older, and $5 What tools and resources are for children younger than 12. out there to help me decide? The program is free and For more information, call 815-756-3728 or go to open to the public. Topics will include: www.kishorchestra.org.

2014 Commodity Program Overview and Descriptions – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle County FSA Online Comparison Tools to Help Make Your Decision – Andy Larson, Small Farms Educator, and Russ Higgins, Commercial Crops Educator, University of Illinois Extension Making Your Choice Official with FSA: Process and Timeline – Phil Newendyke, Executive Director of Ogle County FSA Q&A and additional scenarios with the presenters

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Polo-Forreston Beat

Polo wrestlers had a busy week The Polo-Forreston wrestling team has been busy to start the season. The team faced Byron Dec. 5 and fell 72-6. Jesse Ditzler picked up the lone pin for Polo with a 49 second effort over his opponent in the 132 pound match. Newcomer Braxton Stamm put up a solid effort in his 132 point match but was pinned in 2:44. Anders lost by pin in 50 seconds and Jake Hanlon was pinned in 42 seconds. Ethan Cain brought his match the full distance but lost by a 5-21 decision over Byron’s Elsbury. His brother Jacob was pinned in 3:58 in the 182 pound match. Cogswell was pinned in 2:23 and Juan Dominguez was pinned in 29 seconds.

Tim Cholke lost by a 6-1 decision. Polo also faced Jefferson Dec. 5 and lost by a final score of 39-34. Polo earned an extra match point due to unsportsman like conduct by Jefferson. Stamm was pinned in 17 seconds in his match. Ditzler picked up a win by pin in 64 seconds and Som Anders also picked up a win by pin in 18 seconds. Hanlon lost his match by a narrow 12-11 decision. Ethan Cain won by pin in 42 seconds and Jacob won by pin in 52 seconds. S. Christensen was pinned in 1:10 in his match. Dominguez picked up a 9-7 decision in the 220 pound match. Cholke won by forfeit. The wrestlers faced class 1A powerhouse Dakota

Dec. 2. Dominguez wain pinned in 59 seconds, C. Snyder was pinned in 1:15, and R. Dillavou was pinned in 46 seconds. Ethan Cain earned a win by pin in the 182 pound match and Dominguez earned a win by decision 6-2. Cholke, Phillips, and Eathan Cain earned wins by forfeit. The team also faced Freeport Dec. 22. Cholke lost by decision 9-7. Dominquez lost by pin in 4:45, Snyder lost by pin in 51 seconds and Dillavou lost by pin in 33 scones. Ethan Cain earned a win by pin in 2:31. S. Phillips, Jacob, and Dominguez won by forfeit. On Dec., 6 the wrestlers

took on Rock Falls. Dom Anders lost by pin and Hanlon lost by a narrow 4-3 minor decision. Ethan picked up a win by pin in 1:04 and Jacob lost by a minor decision. Christenson was pinned in 1:04 and Dominguez was pinned in 1:39. Cholke and Kelsie picked up wins by forfeit. The wrestlers also faced Belvidere North Dec. 6. Cholke lost by minor decision 5-3 and Kelsie was pined in 48 seconds. Stamm wain pinned in 56 seconds and Ditzler picked up a 14-4 major decision. Hanlon was pinned in 1:11 and Eathan picked up a win in 26 seconds. A. Ruckel and Dominguez each won by forfeit. Jacob won by pin in 2:51.

Lady Marcos pick up two wins Holiday tournament begins on Saturday The 55th annual Forreston Holiday Tournament is set to tip off on Saturday afternoon. Sixteen teams will lace up their shoes to compete this year. The action begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 with Aquin and Dakota in the high school gym. Morrison and Milledgeville will play in the junior high gym. Oregon and Sterling Newman will play at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in the junior high gym. Polo and Le-Win will also play at 4:30 p.m. but will be in the high school gym. The 6 p.m. tip offs are Byron and Orangeville in the high school gym and Winnebago

and Pecatonica in the junior high school gym. The evening wraps up with Forreston and River Ridge at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Also at 7:30 p.m. is Pearl City and Christian Life in the junior high gym. Second round games will take place on Monday, Dec. 15 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. for the upper bracket. The lower bracket will play second round games on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Third round games are Wednesday and Thursday. The championship game will be played on Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym.

The Polo Lady Marcos picked up a pair of wins over the past week. They faced Pecatonica on the road and came home with a 33-17 victory. KeeLey Meyer led Polo with 17 points. She was 3 of 4 from the line and had 7

shots from the floor. Madison Merdian added 6 points on a pair of three pointers. Paige Peterson had a strong night with 7 points. Also adding to the score were Hannah Grobe with 2, Alex Sterenberg with 2, and

Haley Cisketti with 1. Polo was ahead 20-6 at the half. The team picked up a close game over Orangeville 3736. Meyer led the scoring with 10 points on her five shots from the floor.

Peterson added 9 points and Grobe had 6 points. Kenzie Dusing, Merdian, Jozi Grobe, and Sterenberg each finished the game with 3 points. The Lady Marcos will host the annual Christmas Classic starting Saturday night.

Oregon’s Wright scores 1000th By Andy Colbert Reporter In a special ceremony between the girls and boys varsity games with Johnsburg, Emy Wright was acknowledged as becoming a 1,000-point scorer. In a 65-52 win at Winnebago last week, Wright hit the 1,000-point plateau, along with scoring 40 points for the second time this season. “It’s definitely an accomplishment and

something memorable to me,” Wright said. “We knew it would be coming, but surprised how quick it came,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. When 30 and 40-point games become the rule rather than the exception, the rise to 1,000 is substantially faster. That’s been the case for Wright, who unofficially is the leading scorer in Illinois, regardless of class. According to the Max Prep website, her 31

point per game average is well ahead of the 27 by Cierra Stevens of Chicago Woodlawn. Just as impressively is the fact that Wright also leads the state in shooting percentage at 65 percent (80-for-123). Nationally, Wright is listed as the 10th best scorer. “We could tell from the first day of freshman practice she was going to be good,” Eckardt said. That became evident later in the season when Wright scored 33 points in a fresh-

soph game at Byron. “At that point, we didn’t have room for her on the varsity,” said Eckardt, who already had a loaded team. “We let her develop on the fresh-soph and then brought her up for the post season.” Wright joins Josi Diehl, Angie Snow, Carrisa Oelke and Sam Lambrigtsen as the only 1,000-point scorers in girls basketball at Oregon. Lambrigtsen, Wright’s former teammate and currently at Loyola, had over 2,000.

Food drive will be Saturday Oregon Troop 52 and Crew 52 along with Cub Scout Pack 81 will be participating in a local food drive. Scouts placed door hangers on homes and businesses in Chana, Forreston, Mt. Morris and Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 6. They will be picking up any food set

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If your pick up is missed please call either Ray Gruber at 815-732-6807 or Kate Lehrke at 815-732-7204 and they will come and get it. “We would like to thank each community for helping out and supporting the kids in this project,” said Lehrke.

Basketball camp is planned Sauk Valley Community College is hosting a six week baseball camp starting Jan. 11. Sauk Valley head coach Noel Aponte will direct the program in conjunction with

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Rochelle, IL – My name is Dr. Stacy Wills. If you have idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy or Diabetic Neuropathy, you may be asking yourself any or all of these questions: • Why do I have pain in my legs, feet, or toes? • What causes the tingling sensation or numbness in my legs and feet? • Am I at risk for infection or amputation—even if I’m not a diabetic? • Why do my feet feel like they’re on fire? If any of these problems or concerns are creating a situation where the quality of your life is being compromised, then you need to pay close attention to what we’re telling you in this article. Isn’t it sad to otherwise feel so alive and full of vigor, but not be able to fully participate in life because the pain, tingling, and numbness is so pervasive, so intruding – and so unfair? Don’t you sometimes feel downright angry that these symptoms have appeared – and won’t go away? If you do, it’s only normal. After all, who wants to be burdened with carrying a load of pain, and live life through an allencompassing fog of discomfort? Pain that’s always there, always reminding you of its presence. Always raising its ugly head, no matter how hard you try to ignore it. It’s always there – sitting in your recliner. Going to the store. Playing golf with friends, or just trying to get some much-needed sleep and rest at night. Anything you do is accompanied by the sharp pain, tingling, and the numbness.

Here’s What Makes Peripheral Neuropathy So Dangerous: See, PN is so bad because it sort of sneaks up on you. Quietly like a thief in the night. Like the angry spouse in the detective stories who slowly poisons the other spouse with arsenic...PN is a condition that slowly eats away at you. It doesn’t happen in an instant like breaking a leg. No, it’s just like a poison (especially with diabetes), doing its damage to nerves slowly. So slowly, that at first, when it’s already done some damage, you won’t even notice it.

What About Your Future: Are You Worried About Your Job – Your Life? Unfortunately, there are people who have been forced to quit their jobs or give up their social life because of PN symptoms. So what do you do? What choices do you have? If you’re like most people, the outcome of your visits to the MD have resulted in taking cortisone injections, Motrin, prescriptions for Neurontin, and you’ve experienced the drowsiness it causes – only giving you a brief relief from the pain – or none at all. Only to have it return as soon as the tranquilizing, nervedeadening effect wears off. What good is that??

So, Back To The Question: What are YOU going to do if you’re stuck between the tingling, prickling, hot fire-like burning sensation in your feet or continuing to take mind-numbing Lyrica and Neurontin? Finally – some good news! A new, extremely effective non-invasive diabetic and peripheral neuropathy treatment is now available, for the first time ever, in Rochelle, IL. If your feet feel like you’re walking on thumbtacks or are “on fire”, or if they tingle unbearably, or they feel as cold as a frozen Popsicle you owe it to yourself to check out this new technology.

There May Be Hope For You With A New Technology For Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Called Neuro-Analgesia Neuro-Analgesia, sometimes referred to as Electronic Signal Treatment or Electroanalgesia, is a new, innovative treatment modality that utilizes a modulated and attenuated pulsed electronic signal (current) that can substantially reduce or even possibly eliminate – the burning, sharp pain and associated numbness and tingling of PN! This newly-emerging technology (pioneered in Germany) is now available in the United States.

How Does Neuro-Analgesia Work? Neuro-Analgesia, or electronic signal treatment, uses a modulated electronic signal that pulses very rapidly, firing off very short micro-bursts of current that effectively “overrides” pain receptors. The attenuated current or signal penetrates deeply through and across both nerve-endings and affected muscles and other associated tissues, producing profound physiological changes, such as reduced swelling and inflammation. Micro-circulation is increased and pain levels can drop dramatically after just a few treatments! The physiological changes are triggered by the electronic signal or current, making this a true healing modality. Neuro-Analgesia does not require the use of drugs or surgery; side effects are, for the most part, nonexistent! Most importantly – Neuro-Analgesia may achieve results faster than other treatment options!!!

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What Patients Are Saying About Peripheral Neuropathy Therapy I can’t begin to tell you how much your Peripheral Neuropathy Therapy program has done for me. I used to have constant leg pain, burning, numbness and stinging sensations in the feet. I could barely stand to brush my teeth or walk through the grocery store. I had been to see just about every kind of doctor there is, and I just kept getting worse and worse. I had virtually quit all of the things I used to enjoy doing-golf, bowling, square-dancing, going to football games-just about everything. My improvement has been continuous and steady-pain levels and discomforts have dropped to a fraction of what they used to be, and I’m now able to do most of the things I used to do!

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Wrestlers had a tough schedule to start season By Andy Colbert Reporter The timing couldn’t have been worse for the Polo wrestling team to start the season. With what coach Justin Zigler terms a “frontloaded” schedule, the Marcos have had to contend with inexperience, lack of weightclass certifications, a few no shows from last year’s squad, lack of depth, giving up 24 points in forfeits and a delay of the Forreston contingent of the coop program. “Right now, we’re trying to figure out a way from keep from getting murdered,” Zigler said. “After the ErieProphetstown tournament, things should settle down.” For example, Polo has already faced Dakota and Byron, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in class 1A. This past Saturday, the Marcos competed against two solid programs in Rock Falls and Oregon and 2A Belvidere North. Still, Zigler is optimistic. “Even though we only

have two seniors, we have good leadership and a great set of juniors,” Zigler said. “Everyone on the team works hard.” For the first time in the five years, there is an equal number of Polo and Forreston grapplers with 10 each. For the previous four years of the coop, there was anywhere between zero and five from Forreston. By years end, Zigler hopes to be contending for a regional title, with those current four forfeits dropping to only one by the first of January. By then, the weight certification should adjust itself. Returning state qualifier Ethan Cain has hopes on improving on last year’s 37-7 effort, including going an impressive 2-2 downstate, but missing out on a medal. “His main goal is to win state,” Zigler said. “He’s put in a lot of hard work and has Greco and freestyle experience in national meets.” According to Zigler, Cain will wrestle at 170

pounds. In that weight class, undefeated defending champ Kyle Bourne of Kankakee McNamara is ranked No. 1. Cain is ranked No. 4. Ethan’s older brother Jacob, a 182-pound senior, came close to also qualifying for state. He is picking up his style of wrestling and will be one of the main forces for the Marcos. The other senior is Jake Hanlon, a 152-pounder and transplanted basketball player in his second year on the mats. “He’s a will-do anything type of guy,” Zigler said. Juan Dominguez returns for his third year at 220 and has been a 2-time sectional qualifier at that weight. Zigler likes his chances for Polo’s Dom Anders tries to wrestle his opponent Donivon Bender of Rock Falls to the further success considering mat Saturday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson that Dominguez will be a larger 220-pounder instead of a smaller one. At 285, Clint Merlak returns and is starting to understand the mechanics of wrestling. By Randy Holland Turn to B2

Wrestlers competed at the Oregon quad match

The busy first week of wrestling ended at the Blackhawk Center on Dec. 6 with a quadrangular meet against Belvidere North, Polo, and Big Northern Conference rival Rock Falls. Oregon led North for most of the meet, until three Hawk forfeits put the Blue Thunder in front, and the Hawks could not catch up, losing 44-30. Oregon notched their second dual meet win in the second matchup, defeating Polo 45-30 in the second dual, but came up short against the Rockets, losing 36-30. Jordan Rogers started it off at 145 pounds and scored the first takedown but lost a 14-4 major decision. Dominic Marchetti opened up the scoring for the Hawks with three sets of backpoints before scraping to a pin at 3:03. The early lead was erased when Connor Hopkins was countered to his back and Polo’s Braxton Stamm grapples his opponent from Rock Falls, Alex Martinez, Saturday pinned at 2:37. The Hawks morning. Photo by Chris Johnson regained the lead with a chicken wing over the front at 1:43 by Garrett Rude. The score went to 1810 on a forfeit to John Ghibellini. Cole Burke kept it close until he was caught in a double and taken to his back with 30 seconds left in By Andy Colbert the match, losing 9-7. Reporter A forfeit to David Labash at 220 gave Oregon a 24-13 The local basketball lead. connection at Forreston At 285, Matt Crandall continues with 1997 grad escaped with 15 seconds Travis Ross replacing left, but could not get a Jonathan Schneiderman as takedown and lost 4-2. Cardinal head coach. The Oregon led 24-16, but 35-year old jumped right into forfeits at 106, 113, and 120 coaching after playing four flipped the score to 40-24 in years at Forreston. favor of North. From 2008 to 2013 he was A forfeit to Skylar the Cardinal fresh-soph coach Carlson at 126 added six, and a varsity assistant last but Zim Granados lost a season. major decision at 132 and a “This is unreal, like a double forfeit at 138 ended dream,” said a very grateful the meet. Ross. “I’m thankful for the There were two exhibition opportunity. Forreston’s a matches. Carlson lost 8-1 great community to be a part and Devin DeHaan used a of for sports.” spin move for a takedown Ross was hired last spring with seven seconds left in and was able to take part in the match to win 13-9. the summer action, as the The Polo meet started at coaching transition when 152 with Marchetti taking smoothly. Jake Hanlon over the front in “We had a good summer. 36 seconds. Hopkins took a They played really hard and forfeit at 160. Rude matched did well,” Ross said. up with 2014 state qualifier What’s unique about this Ethan Cain in the 170 pound year’s team is that Ross match. Cain went out front inherits 10 seniors with tons with a power half for a fall of varsity experience. at 3:27. Cain is fourth in the “This is a special group,” early season rankings. Ross said. “We have strong Ghibellini scored a first leadership and they are period takedown and made motivated to succeed. In Turn to B2 Aaron Shelton puts up a shot during a game last season. it stand up for a 2-0 win

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Polo’s Jake Hanlon applies pressure to his opponent from Rock Falls Saturday morning. Photo by Chris Johnson

over Jacob Cain. In the 195 pound match, Tyler Burke turned Steve Christianson with a chicken wing and switched to a half nelson at 3:35 giving the Hawks a 21-6 lead. Labash added to the lead with a chicken wing, pinning Juan Dominguez midway through the second . A string of forfeits followed. Crandall got six at 285 for Oregon, Tim Cholke at 106 and Spencer Kelsie at 120 took the passes for Polo, and Carlson won at 126. 113 was a double forfeit. Granados scored two points with a turk before turning Braxton Stamm with a half nelson at 1:29. Anton Aba-Varela lost a takedown to his back by Ryan Dileavai and was pinned in 50 seconds to end the varsity meet. In exhibition, DeHaan drove Seth Phillips to his back in a half nelson in 19 seconds and Jonathon Taylor used granby roll for a pin at 2:24 over Matt Akins. The Rock Falls meet started at 160 with Hopkins

pinned in a half nelson at 1:33. The throw was there for Rude in the first period and an escape to start the third gave Rude a 3-2 win in 170 pound match. Leading 2-1, Ghibellini got tossed at the buzzer, but the referee ruled that time had expired, and he escaped with the win to knot the team score at six. At 195, Tyler Burke was down 6-2 when he found a headlock and rolled to a pin at 1:53. Labash was turned with a half nelson at 3:25. Crandall took his opponent straight to his back on a body lock for a pin in 18 seconds. The Rockets took forfeits at 103 and 120 and 113 was a double forfeit to make the score 24-18 in favor of Rock Falls. The next two matches were pins by the Rockets to make it 36-18. At 126, Carlson was taken down in a headlock at 4:46, and Granados was countered and went to his back at 1:13 in the 138 pound match. Rock Falls forfeited to Rogers and Marchetti to end the meet.

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Girls Christmas Classic to begin The annual Polo Girls Basketball Christmas Classic will be held Dec. 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 at the Polo High School and Centennial Elementary School. The varsity contests will be held in the high school gym. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place teams. Coaches will select an AllTournament Team. This team will be announced on Dec. 18. Pool A will include

Forreston, Polo, Byron, and LeLand/Earlville. Pool B will include Milledgeville, Oregon, Prophetstown, and West Carroll. Games start on Saturday Dec. 13 with Milledgeville and Prophetstown at noon. Polo will take on Leland/ Earlville at 1:15 p.m. The final game of the day will be Byron and Forreston at 2:30 p.m. The tournament continues on Monday when Millegeville and Oregon play at 5 p.m.

Prophetstown and West Carroll will follow at 6:15 p.m. The final game of the night will be Polo and Forreston at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday action will see Forreston and LeLand/ Earlville at 5 p.m. followed by Oregon and West Carroll at 6:15 p.m. and Byron and Polo at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday West Carroll and Milledgeville start the night at 5 p.m. Leland/Earlville will take on Byron at 6:15 p.m. and the

night ends with Prophetstown and Oregon at 7:30 p.m. The final day of the tournament is Dec. 18. The fourth place teams from each pool will play at 4 p.m. and the third place teams will play at 5:15 p.m. The second place teams from each pool will play at 6:30 p.m. The championship game will be played at 7:45 p.m. The tie breaker for pool player is head to head, fewest points allowed, free-throw percentage.

Basketball team is ready to start season From A1 football, they have learned what it takes to be successful. It’s two different seasons, but Polo’s Alex Sterenberg reacts to a ball knocked out of it can carry over to basketball.” bounds during a game against Mendota. Photo by Chris Like he did in football, Johnson Robert DeVries will direct the

Upper weights will be strength of Polo-Forreston wrestling From B1 With the exception of junior Jesse Ditzler at 138, Polo will be strongest at the upper weights this year. “Jesse’s has a lot of talent and heart,” Zigler said. “He was just short of state qualifying last year. He’s looking tough.” Sophomore Tim Cholke, who Zigler says wrestles with a lot of heart, but needs more strength will be at 106. Firsttime sophomore Spencer

Kelsie, who has been adept at soaking up mat knowledge, will wrestle 120. Berto Dominguez (126) is a talented freshman who has been out with an injury. “He needs to make the transition from junior high to high school,” Zigler said. Another promising freshman is Dom Anders at 145. “He’s exceptionally strong for a freshman. He has good reflexes,” Zigler said. “His future looks bright.”

At 132, first-year junior Braxton Stamm is out to stay in shape for football. “He’s strong and quick. He just needs the technical part,” Zigler said. In the NUIC, Dakota, with five wrestlers ranked No. 1 in the state and two others No. 2, is the overwhelming favorite to repeat as conference champs. “My biggest concern is our lack of experience,” Zigler said.

basketballers from his point guard position. “It’s been fun to watch him mature,” Ross said. “He’s very self-motivated and competitive. I love his passion.” Another talented athlete is Wyatt Kerchner, like DeVries, a 6-foot-3 guard. He will pose problems to opponents because of his length and range. “He’s versatile,” Ross said. “He can play off the ball and play point guard. He’s also a good rebounder for a guard.” Ethan Groom completes the set of big guards. “I’m excited to watch him,” Ross said. “He’s improved ever year and leads by example. He has a high skill set.” Aaron Shelton and Caleb Reining, both good defenders, will be key contributors at guard, as well. The tallest Cardinal is

6-5 Nathan Schneiderman, who will play in the post. At forward will be 6-3 Marcus Edler. Jake Cunnigham is only 6-0, but is a good shooter and can be physical on the boards. “He’s out high energy guy,” Ross said. Evan Watz (6-1) will also play post, along with 6-3 Aidan Carr. “I’m excited to have him back out,” Ross said. Additional depth will come from four juniors. “Our strength will be the ability to play 10-plus guys,” Ross said. “I think we can give team problems because a lot of our guys can play all five spots on the floor. That makes it tough to match up.” Other positives for Forreston will be athleticism, shooting ability and fast tempo capabilities. “We’ll run it up and down the floor,” Ross said. “It’s all

about team and being on the same page.” Some of the concerns Ross has are limiting turnovers and taking care of rebounds on both ends of the floor. “We need to value the ball and have to be careful about being too loose,” Ross said. “And, we need to be consistent, disciplined and not get out of our element.” Ross has expectations of competing for a conference title, along with Polo and Freeport Aquin. Assisting Ross will be fellow Cardinal grad Troy Stocker. Former girls head coach will head up the fresh-soph squad. “I’m excited about that. Nicole brings a lot of knowledge and experience,” Ross said. Basketball really heats up next week with one of best small-school tournaments in the state, the Forreston Holiday Tournament.

Sports Column Polo could be the team to beat next season By Andy Colbert Reporter

Like many high school football coaches, Andrew Hofer of Polo spends much of his time in the off-season supervising the weight room. That’s where I caught up with him last week to talk Marco football. Polo is at a very interesting place in the prep football world in that it returns most of its starting lineup from a playoff qualifier and had a fresh-soph team with an 8-1 record. The dilemma facing Polo is that, though, they have had tremendous success at the lower levels recently and

will have one of the most athletically-gifted groups of seniors next year in all of 1A, there’s the question of whether the program has enough size and strength to contend for a state title. That shortcoming was exposed in a 49-12 loss to Stark County in the secondround of the playoffs. “Going in, I thought we had some good matchups, but we lost the line of scrimmage,” Hofer said. “They also capitalized on (uncharacteristic) early mistakes. They had more short fields and it snowballed on us.” The other rough game for Polo was being lit up 63-40 by Freeport Aquin. In both cases, an all-state quarterback gave the Marcos fits. The other loss was 45-28 to EPC, which weeks later

doesn’t seem so bad. For the year, Polo averaged 42 points a game on offense. “We were able to utilize out athletes in space,” Hofer said. “Once they get out in the open, they’re difficult to tackle. We had six or sevens guys with over 300 yards rushing. We just keep rotating them in and out.” The eight wins in 2014 matches the total number of wins the three previous years Hofer has been coach. “The standard is being reset each year and is higher and higher,” Hofer said. “We can’t be content to live off the past success. One change Hofer has noticed is an increase in the weight room participation among his football players. That is critical is the team wants to compensate for their size disadvantage. “We’re taking

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130-pounders and developing them into 170-pounders,” Hofer said. “We can’t win like the Galena’s of the world. We have to win differently.” Oddly enough, I can remember doing an article for the Dixon Telegraph in the late 1990s on the uniqueness of a school as small as Polo having so many big kids on their football team. Now, it’s a reversal of sorts. In youth football and freshsoph, that’s not major factor, as evidenced by the number of undefeated seasons the current group of juniors have had. However, varsity football is such a different animal than junior tackle or the fresh-soph when it comes to physical maturity. “Physical teams gave us problems,” Hofer admitted. How will 2015 be different in this aspect? “We’ll be significantly better in the line and have more depth. The sophomore class will be bringing more linemen in also,” said Hofer, who had three O-linemen under 165 pounds this season. “Overall, I expect us to be better at tackling. We need to take that next step.” Another plus for Polo will be returning a handful of 3-year starters. They should have about 45-50 kids out at all four grades, quite adequate for a 1A program. And, Polo is not afraid to lay a hammer down on opponents. That was evident watching them hit on

defense. I asked coach Hofer is he is contemplating different defensive strategies to offset the size disadvantage and utilize athleticism - maybe even be unconventional in his approach? But, he would not tip his hat in any way. Can’t blame him for that, as opposing coaches will use any piece of material for scouting, even something written in a small weekly newspaper eight months earlier. What I envision is Polo blitzing and taking loads of risks and being somewhat radical in its approach to playing defense. When you have that much pure speed, why not use it in such a matter that is baffling to the opponent. You may expose yourself in spots, but with the athleticism that Polo has, they can recover so much faster than any other team. This past year, they did employ have some different schemes. “This year, we added more on offense and defense and the kids picked up on it pretty well for us,” Hofer said. In watching EPC play, what was noticeable was the manner in which they played as a team and used their mental and physical gifts to compliment one another. Is it possible for Polo to pull this off? That goes a long way in compensating a size disadvantage. “We have good rapport

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and work well together. The juniors and sophomores get along,” Hofer said. Polo should be the favorite to win the NUIC Upstate division, which by the way, will have Durand coming in and East Dubuque going to the Northwest division. The big question mark will be what happens in the post season. Polo could easily be 9-0 going into the 1A playoffs, especially with crossover foe EPC rebuilding. Then the real challenge begins with the likes of Dakota, Forreston, Galena, Le-Win and maybe Stark County looming. It will be fascinating to see if next year’s talented senior class will have the physical wherewithal to duke it out with the above mentioned programs. That component promises to be the key factor in Polo’s quest for a state title.

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Attorney argues Crundwell should receive pension By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media The fate of pensions earned by former city Comptroller Rita Crundwell could hinge on whether the city has been made whole – monetarily speaking – after her theft of nearly $54 million. Crundwell’s attorney, Ruth Robinson, filed a motion in federal court last week to argue that the city had recovered nearly all of its losses. That’s part of the reason, she asserted, that her client should not have her retirement funds seized by the government and put toward restitution to the city. “Here the restitution as ordered by the court was for the purpose of compensating the victims of the defendant’s fraud, the city of Dixon,” Robinson wrote. “To that end, that purpose has been achieved.” Additionally, Robinson said the pension funds, which total $90,565.86, were not included in the assets identified for forfeiture before Crundwell entered a guilty plea last year, so there has been no due process for them to be turned over to the city.

Citing court cases, Robinson said restitution is meant as a civil remedy for the victim, not a punitive judgment against the defendant. “Although some balance of restitution no doubt remains, the vast majority of the restitution, over $50 million has been paid to the victim, with approximately onequarter of that coming from property of the defendant,” Robinson wrote in her motion. The city has received about $9.3 million from the sale of Crundwell’s assets, including her homes, farm and horses. The city also settled a lawsuit with its former auditors and bank for $40 million, of which legal fees took about $10 million. The Illinois Pension Code exempts retirement funds from seizure, which was noted in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund’s motion to the court. IMRF argued that despite her felony conviction, Crundwell is entitled to the pension. Crundwell is serving 19 years, 7 months in federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota. She is expected to be released in 2030, when she’s 77.

Upon release, Crundwell will have to pay 10 percent of her net monthly income toward restitution, Robinson noted, which would include the pension reimbursements. “The remainder of those funds will be required for her support,” Robinson wrote. “Given the fact that the victims in this case have obtained near restitution presently and are financially solvent and doing well, it would seem that the court should put the onus on the defendant to support herself upon her release and to not end up on public aid.” In her motion, Robinson included comments by Mayor Jim Burke, who had said that Dixon was “the most financially solvent city in the Midwest,” which was indirectly a result of the Crundwell scandal. “I think it’s ridiculous,” Burke said in an interview Monday. “For one thing, she owes the city millions of dollars, by a court order. With that meager 30 cents an hours or whatever she gets, she’ll never be able to pay that back.” The mayor said he wrote a letter to Judge Philip

Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell is seen outside of the federal courthouse in Rockford on Nov. 14, 2012, after pleading guilty to a single count of federal wire fraud. Whether her federal pension will be included in her court-ordered repayment of $54 million to the city of Dixon will be discussed Sept. 29 in court. Photo by Alex Paschal

Reinhard a few weeks ago to object to any funds going to Crundwell. Burke said he thought it was important for the judge to know how Dixon residents feel. The turnover motions – for the IMRF fund and Nationwide Retirement Solutions fund – were presented in federal court in Rockford in September.

At the time, Nationwide did not object to the motion, but asked that 20 percent of the $17,461.36 be kept for taxes, said Joe Stewart of the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office. A Nov. 5 deadline to file a motion contesting the turnover was set by Judge Reinhard, who also denied Crundwell’s request for a

court-appointed attorney. That deadline was extended to last Friday, after Robinson became Crundwell’s attorney. The defense motion was filed Thursday. Robinson didn’t immediately respond Monday to a request for comment. The government has until Dec. 19 to reply to Crundwell’s motion.

Extension office is accepting summer camp registrations Registration for 4-H Camp ’15 is open. This year, 4-H Camp is set for June 28-July 2 at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll. 4-H Camp is a fiveday, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois

Extension staff in, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties and the professional staff at Camp Benson. Historically, parents have sent their children to 4-H Camp for a variety of reasons: to have fun, to make new friends, to develop new

skills, to be physically active, and to appreciate nature. 4-H Camp is about way more than one week of fun. Campers at 4-H Camp will check-in from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 and check-out from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. 4-H Camp is open to all

boys and girls, ages 8-14 by June 28. 4-H membership is not required; however all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards expected of 4-H’ers. The cost is $235 until March 1. After that date, the price goes up to $250 and all

camp fees must be paid in full by June 19. Download a camper application on-line at: http://web.extension.illinois. edu/jsw/stephenson4h/ or register online at: http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ and click on 2015 4-H Camp link.

Parents may also call the Ogle County Extension at 815-732-2191, Stephenson County Extension at 815235-4125, or Winnebago County Extension at 815986-4357. Slots for boys and girls cabins will be filled on a first come, first reserve basis.

Mt. Morris, with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris. Memorials have been established to Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ogle County 4-H Foundation.

Obituaries Charles E. Diehl Charles “Chuck” E. Diehl, 87, Mt. Morris, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Chuck was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Mt. Morris Township, Ogle County, the son of Earl and Anna (Pieper) Diehl. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School and received a degree from Iowa

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Nadine Marjorie (Lippert) Ross, 81, died peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. Nadine was a long time resident of the Eastside – Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, Wash. At her side were her son Brian and daughter-in-law Kim, her fierce protectors and caregivers in her final years. Nadine arrived on Feb. 16, 1933. She was the sixth of seven children born to John Evans Lippert and Telva May Dobson. The Lippert family maintained a small farm on an island in the Illinois River near Bath, Mason County, Illinois, which they were soon forced to abandon

State University. Chuck married Marjorie Golden on March 31, 1951 in Rockford; she preceded him in death on March 10, 2004. Chuck was member of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked the family farm after returning from the service, retiring in 2009. He was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church,

member of the church council, Mt. Morris School Board member, Mt. Morris Savings & Loan Board, Ogle Service Board, Farm Bureau Board, Ogle County Soil and Water Conservation Board, 4-H Leader, Prairie Farmer Master Farmer, and he was a Conservation Farmer of the Year. Chuck is survived by his children, Georgia (William)

Novak, Hayward, Wis., Scott (Barbara) Diehl, Mt. Morris, Curt Diehl, Madison, Wis; grandchildren, Robert Novak, Hayward, Wis., Jessica (Daniel) Rusert, San Diego, Calif., Benjamin (Emily) Diehl, Leaf River, Luke (Lacrisha) Diehl, Leaf River, Kristen Diehl, Mt. Morris; great-grandchildren, Elise Rusert, Weston and Addison Diehl; brother,

Robert Diehl, Eagle River, Wis.; sister, Marcia (Gene) Sweeney, Rockton; and special friend, Lois Steffen, Mt. Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie; sister, Mildred Woodard; and greatgrandson, Griffin Rusert. Memorial services will be Monday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church,

because of flooding. In the 1940s the Lippert family relocated to Ogle County, to settle near the town of Oregon, where Nadine attended high school. On Dec. 19, 1953 Nadine married David Lee Ross, a former classmate at Oregon High School. The ceremony was held at Camp Gordon, Augusta, Ga. Nadine and David lived on base until his discharge in August of 1955, just after the birth of their first son David Jr. The young family returned to Oregon for a short time before moving to Boulder, Colo., where David returned to college. The couple’s second son, Brian was born in 1958 in Boulder, with Douglas

following in 1961 in Flint, Mich., where David worked for General Motors. A job offer from Boeing brought the family west to Seattle in the winter of 196263. They settled in Bellevue and were blessed with Steven in 1963, completing the family and embarking on the adventure of raising four active sons. Nadine was dedicated to her sons’ welfare, always forgoing new things for herself in order to afford family needs – school clothes and supplies, sporting uniforms and gear, music lessons and all that was needed to launch a new generation into adulthood. She was an avid bridge player and expert crossword

puzzler, and added financial support by working as a thesis typist and later outside the home as an executive secretary. Nadine taught her sons independence, the value of hard work and many life skills that maintain them and their families today. Nadine had a passion for animals; feeding, rescuing and taking them in. This passion led her to have her yard declared a wildlife sanctuary. She also immensely enjoyed collecting china and traveled the country in search of antique treasures and attending and speaking at antique shows. She truly loved running her little antique business, Nadine’s Nook.

Nadine was also quite the seamstress and craft lover. She would happily sew any creation a loved one requested. Friends and loved ones were always the lucky recipients of the most beautiful homemade crafts and gifts that will be treasured for years to come. Nadine sadly was widowed on May 10, 2001. She is survived by her four sons, David, Brian, Douglas and Steven, and their spouses. She also leaves behind an amazing group of grandchildren she loved so very much; Justin, Jonathan, Adrianne, Megan, Amanda, Angela, Tanner, Shelby, and Emma. Nadine’s loving family will hold her in their hearts

for the rest of their lives. Instead of flowers or gifts, the family hopes that those wishing to honor her spirit will reach out to a loved one and lift them up for a moment, or forever.

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Still time to make a donation to Earth Angels Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County.

The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18.

Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Forreston Public Library;tabForreston State

Bank; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River;tabCitgo, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Pete Harkness Auto Dealership, Oregon; Creative Designs,

Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s

Episcopal Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. Return gifts by Thursday, Dec. 18.

4-Hers honored for outstanding achievement

Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Nov.16 in the Byron Middle School Theatre. Top county honors went to 4-H teens Kyle Hemmersbach, Byron, and Abigail Mongan, Oregon, who were the recipients of the Co-op Watch Awards sponsored by Ogle County Farm Bureau and its affiliates. Watches are awarded each year to the two 4-Hers with the most impressive records of long-term leadership and service at the club level and beyond. Kendal Kuelling, Forreston, was the recipient of a $50 cash award sponsored by the Ogle County 4-H Foundation. The Foundation Award is presented annually to a single 4-Her who has shown leadership skill, a willingness to help with 4-H

activities, and has served as a positive example to younger members. Four youth were challenged to greater leadership and service as recipients of the “I Dare You” Leadership Award. New owners of William Danforth’s inspiring book, “I Dare You”, these youth were selected based on their previous leadership, citizenship, and project work. Winners were Megan Ackland, Rochelle; Chelsea Eden, all of Oregon; Natalie Carlson, Byron; and Katie Roush, Malta. 4-H Fair Animal Exhibit Traveling Trophies are awarded each year to clubs that maintained the most impressive stall exhibits at the 4-H Fair. The first place trophy, sponsored by Pomona Grange, went to Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club. The second place trophy, sponsored by Oregon Rotary, went to Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley.

Other special award winners included: Outstanding Club Presidents: Chelsea Eden, Oregon, and Ryan Reeverts, Byron, Outstanding Club Vice Presidents: Michaela Eden, Oregon, and Kayla Mingus, Byron. Outstanding Club Secretaries: Megan Ackland, Rochelle, and Taylor Yordy, Leaf River Outstanding Club Treasurers: Nathan Keys, Rochelle, and Alexis Trank, Byron Outstanding Club Reporters: Natalie Carlson, Byron, and Ty Newcomer, Mt. Morris. Outstanding Club Historians: Will Carlson, Byron, and Aubrey Craig, Monroe Center. Outstanding Club Recreation: Adam Glendenning, Oregon, and Gracie Mingus, Byron. Bits ‘N Reins Traveling Horse Trophy: Amanda

Headon, Rochelle. Twelve 4-Hers were selected to represent Ogle County 4-H in the state 4-H records competition in January, 2015. They are: Megan Ackland, and Nathan Keys of Rochelle; Zane Ankney, Stillman Valley; Natalie Carlson and Jordan Mingus, both of Byron; Chelsea Eden, Michalea Eden, Abby Mongan, and Heather Stranberg, all of Oregon; Kendal Kuelling, Forreston; Dylan Moser, Clinton, Wis., and Katie Roush, Malta. A number of awards were distributed to community clubs throughout the county in recognition of outstanding community service, educational programming, and promotional efforts. Additionally, one club’s leaders were recognized for their outstanding efforts to work together to effectively meet the needs of and coordinate the work of their club. Congratulations go

to all of the following club winners: Top Educational Club Programming Efforts in Various Areas of Study: Agriculture – Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Community and Global Understanding – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle Environment and Natural Resources – Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley Food, Nutrition, and Health – Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley 4-H Honor Clubs Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center Polo Pioneers 4-H Club Fall Club Promotion Award First Place – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle

Window Display Promotion Award First Place— Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle Second Place – Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley Third Place – By-YBadgers 4-H Club, Byron Ogle County 4-H Clubof-the-Year: Blackhawk Crossing, Mt. Morris. Top Leader Team Award: Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club Leaders— Becky Ackland, Rochelle; Stephanie Freier, Rochelle; and Jeannette Mingus; Byron. The 2014 awards program followed a medieval times theme that was brought to life by the members of the Ogle County 4-H youth Federation. 4-H is an informal youth education program of University of Illinois Extension. For more information or to get involved, call 815732-2191 or go to http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following activity for Dec. 1 through Dec. 7. Dec. 3 Christina G. Kelchner, 35,

Oregon, was arrested at 12:15 p.m. for forgery. Kelchner was transported to the Ogle County jail. Karl E. Persky, 26, Ottawa, was issued a citation at 3:15

p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. Fourth Street. Dec. 4 Tina L. Archer, 32,

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Attorney Eric Morrow reports Kauffmann sentenced him the following court activity. to 30 months probation, subject to random drug and Dec. 3 breathalyzer tests at the Scott Lyons, 35, no direction of the probation address listed, pleaded department. He must also guilty to possession of serve 42 days in the Ogle methamphetamine. County Jail. Ogle County Associate Daniel Sadler, 38, Oregon,

domestic battery (subsequent offense 2 counts/unlawful restraint, status Jan. 14 to hire counsel. Nicholas C. Marshall, 27, Polo, residential burglary, possible plea Dec. 19. Rhonda McComas, 40, Mt. Morris, residential burglary, possible plea Dec. 19.

Business Brief Cain re-elected to board

David Cain, General Manager for LRB Distributors Inc. in Dixon, was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI). He will serve another three-year term. Cain has been in the beer distribution business since 1977. He has also served as an ABDI Alternate Director and on the Convention Committee, which he previously chaired. Locally he is a board member of the First National Bank in Amboy/Dixon. He

also is a Rotarian and member of multiple Chambers of Commerce. LRB Distributors handle products from AnheuserBusch/InBev, Goose Island, Bells, Generations, Sapporo, Gambrinus, Potosi, O’Fallon, Bent River, Uinta, Tallgrass, Tighthead, and Great River Breweries. The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, a not for profit business trade association, represents, maintains and improves the interests of its members who distribute beer of all brewers. Distributors are licensed by the State of Illinois to import and distribute beer to licensed retailers. ABDI members directly employ more than

3,300 people across the state. They collect and pay $63 million each year in excise taxes to the state and pay more than $280 million in direct wages and health care benefits. For more information about ABDI, visit www.abdi.org.

General calls for service violation occurred in the 300 through dispatch during block of S. Third Street. Andrew D. Downing, 19, the week of Dec. 1-7 Checking a Subject/ Dixon, was issued a citation Vehicle..........................5 at 7:34 p.m. for operating Citizen Complaints .......7 an uninsured motor vehicle. Animal Complaints ......1 This violation occurred in the Citizen Assist / 400 block of Clay Street. Civil Problem ...............2 Dec. 6 One parking citation and Disturbance...................1 Diane B. Smith, 50, 20 verbal/written warnings Domestic.......................2 Oregon, was arrested at 2:39 were issued from Dec. 1-7. Building/Vehicle a.m. for filing a false police Lockouts .......................3 report. Smith was transported Please note: Any arrests Alarm Response/ Open to the Ogle County jail. listed are merely accusations Door or Window...........5 Andrew J. Rager, 36, and the defendant is presumed 911 Hang-ups/ Oregon, was issued a citation innocent unless proven guilty Open phone lines ..........1 at 12:40 p.m. for use of a cell in a court of law. Traffic Stops ................27 phone while driving. This Rockford, was issued a citation at 11:01 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington streets.

Sheriff’s Arrests Ogle County Sheriff appearances required. Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Dec. 6 Deputies responded to a Dec. 5 disturbance complaint. As On Dec. 5 Ogle County a result Zachary Grove, 20, Deputies arrested the Davis Junction, was arrested following individuals on for the unlawful consumption outstanding Ogle county of alcohol as a minor. warrants: Gregg Roushia, 46, Dec. 7 Nevada, was arrested on James Hook, 34, an Ogle County warrant Rochelle, was arrested on for driving while license an outstanding Ogle County revoked. Roushia posted warrant for contempt. His $6,000 (10%) for bond and is bond was set at $575 pending scheduled to appear in court a Dec. 8 court appearance. on Dec. 19. At approximately 1:50 Douglas Strong, 31, p.m., deputies responded Oregon, was arrested on an to a possible trespassing Ogle County warrant for violation in the 1008 block failure to appear. Strong of E. Pleasant Grove Road. posted $771 full cash for After an investigation, bond and has no further court Brett Burke, 41, Forreston,

was arrested for unlawful violation of an order of protection. Burke was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Dec. 8 Devon N. Taylor, 24, Rock Falls, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Taylor appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 26. Harold Thompson Jr., 42, Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Thompson’s bond was set at $1675.38 pending a Dec. 9 court appearance.

Property Transfers Property transfers are John Helms, warranty listed according to the date deed to Allen Christianson, they were filed in the county property on Black Walnut recorder’s office. Rd., Byron, no address given, Marion Township, $1,500. The name of the grantor Ogle County Sheriff transferring the property is and Salvatore V. Mancini, listed first, followed by the sheriff’s deed to HSBC Bank, type of transaction, the name USA, trustee, and Fremont of the grantee, the address Home Loan TR2006D, 423 and township of the property, Slippery Rock Dr., Taylor and the price of the transfer. Township. Ronald D. Engelkes, Dec. 1 Lynnetta K. Engelkes, Phillip C. Frankenberrry trustee, and Ronald and and Lexi Frankenberry, Lynetta Engelkes, 2014 warranty deed to Jacob D. living trust, quit claim deed to Alsop and Joy L.S. Alsop, Ronald D. Engelkes, trustee, 10288 E. Kuehl Ct., Rochelle, 1210 Lincoln Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $250,000. Flagg Township.

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George D. Jones and Patricia A. Jones, warranty deed to Duane L. Jones, 4459 Ill. 2, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $150,000. Dec. 2 Wells Fargo Bank, trustee, and First Franklin Mortgage Loan TR2006FF15, warranty deed to George Ray, 523 Autumnwolf Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $103,500. Ogle County Sheriff and Christopher J. Garrity, sheriff’s deed to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, 5840 S. Beebe Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Scott A. Davison, warranty deed to Thomas Sluiter and Linda L. Sluiter, 8984 W. Lightsville Rd., Leaf River, Maryland Township, $65,500. Ogle County Sheriff, Rachel Kirk, deceased, William Kirk, Jr., Karen Kaufman, Kelly Handschuh, Daniel Kirk, Patrick Kirk, Faith Morrison, and Ashley Frye, sheriff’s deed to Union Savings Bank, 210 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township. Carol F. Shempert, warranty deed to Mary E. Parsley, 215 Linder Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township,

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Stanley C. Ludwig, quit claim deed to Stanley C. Ludwig and Karen K. Ludwig, property in Lincoln Township, no address given.

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Christmas Services

Christmas Events SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

Christmas Choir & Children’s Program - 9:00 AM

Christmas Eve Worship

December 24, 2014 4:30 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Park your car and ride to the worship center in a horse drawn wagon!

Christmas Caroling - Meet at church at 6:00 PM Christmas Song & Sermon Service with Holy Communion - 2:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion - 9:30 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 TH

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm longer wagon rides hot drinks & treats pre worship family activities

Community Christmas Brunch 10:00 AM - 12 Noon

Faith Lutheran Church

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This Christmas Season Worship With Us At:

Special Christmas Celebration Opportunities Sunday, December 14th CHRISTMAS CHOIR CANTATA at Forreston 9:00am Service Sunday, December 21st CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at Forreston 9:00am Service Wednesday, December 24th CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE at Leaf River 4:30pm

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Christmas Eve Worship

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205 N Jefferson Ave. Polo, IL 61064 Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am

Wednesday, Dec. 24 @ 5:00pm

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Leaf River United Methodist Church

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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE at Forreston 10:00pm First United Methodist Church

7:00 pm

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Worship With Us This Christmas Season St. James Lutheran Church

West Grove Rd. at Columbine Rd., Forreston Steve Erickson, Pastor

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Christmas Program - “Christmas Carol Record”

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Join us December 24 4:00 PM Family Candlelight Service 8:00 PM Traditional Candlelight Service

Wednesday, December 24th • 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Music by Senior and Handbell Choirs

Thursday, December 25th • 10:30am Festive Christmas Day Worship

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

Sunday, December 28th • 10:30am

First Sunday after Christmas Worship Lessons & Carols

Come Celebrate the Joy!

Weekly Worship Schedule: 5:30 PM Saturday Worship Service 8:45 AM Sunday Traditional Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School for Children 10:45 AM Worship Service

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Stay safe when using space heaters With an early blast of winter hitting Illinois, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warned the public not to rely on kitchen ovens for heat and to use caution and common sense when using space heaters. “Fire safety ought to be part of our daily lives. Using space heaters too close to flammable materials, or the oven or stove as ways to heat the home could pose a serious fire hazard,” said State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis. “We urge residents to use common sense to prevent a tragedy.” Brutal Illinois winters often leave residents searching for heat from any available sources. However, fire authorities warn that the use of unsafe alternatives as a heat source could be risky. According to the National Fire Protection Association

“Using space heaters too close to flammable materials, or the oven or stove as ways to heat the home could pose a serious fire hazard,” — Larry Matkaitis, State Fire Marshal (NFPA), in recent years heating equipment fires have been the second leading cause of home fires nationally (cooking fires remain the leading cause). These incidents occur mostly during the winter, with approximately half of all home heating related fires occurring between December and February annually. In Illinois last year, 467 fires incidents involving heating equipment were reported. Some of the equipment involved in these incidents included fireplaces, stoves, space heaters, and heat lamps. Stationary and portable

space heaters are typically determined to be the cause of one-third of reported home heating fires in the U.S. each year according to NFPA research. OSFM offers the following advice to stay warm and firesafe: All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding, and furniture at least 3 feet away from heating equipment. Do not allow children and pets within three feet of open fires and space heaters. Plug space heaters directly into the wall outlet, not into extension cords. Use portable heating

equipment that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Turn space heaters off when you leave a room or go to sleep. Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instruction. Maintain heating equipment, gas fireplaces, and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional. Wood-burning fireplaces should always be kept clean to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or smoke inhalation. For more information about fire safety and prevention, please visit www.sfm.illinois. gov or www.nfpa.org.

Food Booth Mary Jo Moser was one of the Oregon Lion’s Club members who served up pork chops, hot dogs, and hot cocoa during Candlelight Walk Nov. 29. Photo by Jean Hoff

Zoning Report Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports the following zoning certificates in November. Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial. Donald Myers, Section 20, Maryland Township, grain bin, lean-to addition and machine shed addition. Jim Schreiner, Section 11, Rockvale Township,

dwelling, addition (carport). Bryan Spring, Sections Township, storage building. Michael Hecathorn, 17 and 8, Marion Township, Larry and Janice Martin, Section 5, Buffalo Township, storage building and patio. Section 36, Mt. Morris storage shed. Craig Cunningham, Township, storage building. GH Homebuilders, Bill Section 36, Mt. Morris Dustin Lewis, Section 10, and Patty Johnson, Section 5, Marion Township, singlefamily dwelling, $220,000. Dustin Brown, Section 8, Flagg Township, singlefamily dwelling, $200,000. Allen Millhouse, Section 3, Oregon-Nashua Township, placement of recreational vehicle. Marc Mongan, Section 15, Rockvale Township, storage building.

Marion Township, change in use—storage building to small rural business. Jeffrey Dilling and Debra Peterson, Section 24, White

Rock Township, special use permit. Lewis LaBudde, Section 14, Maryland Township, amendment.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. John N. Bridwell, 43, Stillman Valley, driving on suspended license, charge amended/reduced to unlicensed driver, Dec. 1, 2014 (Nov. 25, 2014), $250; charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration were dismissed. Marcus A. Gaines, 19, Mt. Morris, improper traffic lane usage, headlight violation, registration light, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol, all charges dismissed per state motion; charge of reckless driving Dec. 3, 2014 (June 28, 2014), $1,696. Donald R. Erwin,62, Byron, unsafe backing on a roadway, charge amended/ reduced to unsafe equipment, Dec. 1, 2014 (July 6, 2014), $200. Jason L. Rote, 20, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2014 (Aug. 4, 2014), $120. Fabian R. Velasco, 24, Byron, head/tail/sidelight, Dec. 1, 2014 (Aug. 28, 2014), $400. Troy W. Fischer, 44, Stillman Valley, driving 1114 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Sept. 24, 2014), $120. Alayne M. Revere, 69, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Oct. 3, 2014), $120. Alexander M.O. Crawford, 59, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Oct. 4, 2014), $140. Connie M. Mummert, 61, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 2, 2014 (Oct. 12, 2014), $120. Alisa L. Lovell, 46, Polo, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 3, 2014 (Oct. 19, 2014), $120. Andrew W. Hayenga, 17, Kings, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 2, 2014 (Oct. 23, 2014), $120. Ryan B. Cornelius, 44, Forreston, operating an

uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 5, 2014 (Nov. 3, 2014), $276. Mary B. Sarver, 48, Oregon, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dec. 3, 2014 (Nov. 1, 2014), both charges dismissed per state motion. Kelcy R. Nelson, 24, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 2, 2014 (Nov. 4, 2014), $120. Krista S. Nielsen, 23, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 3, 2014 (Oct. 29, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Michael A. Ellison, 27, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Nov. 1, 2014), $120. Kyle W. Thunberg, 24, Oregon, expired registration, Dec. 3, 2014 (Nov. 11, 2014), $120 I-bond/recog. William P. Hogan, 55, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Nov. 2, 2014), $120. Roy E. Wolber, 67, Polo, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 3, 2014, (Nov. 14, 2014), $120. Daniel R. Fish, 31, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 1, 2014 (Nov. 7, 2014), $175. Andrew D. Stroud, 16, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 3, 2014 (Nov. 7, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Eric L. Francis, 20, Oregon, notice/address/name change, Dec. 3, 2014 (Nov. 9, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Jennifer L. Abrahams, 42, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 2, 2014 (Nov. 15, 2014), $120. Phyllis M. Asche, 83, Leaf River, disregarding official traffic control device, Dec. 1, 2014 (Nov. 23, 2014), $120. Christopher A. Grimm, 26, Oregon, expired registration, Dec. 2, 2014 (Nov. 19, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Matthew B. Hussey, 34, Davis Junction, use of electronic communication device, Dec. 4, 2014 (Dec. 1, 2014), $120. Jennifer A. Dunham, 38, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 4, 2014 (Nov. 24, 2014), $120.

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Whole grains cooking program is set for Friday A program titled In the Kitchen with Whole Grains will be presented at the Rock River Center on Friday, Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The center is located at 810

S. 10th St., Oregon. The program is presented by Marilyn Csernus, U of I Nutrition and Wellness Educator. She will discuss how to recognize and prepare

whole grains. Participants will view a short cooking demonstration and have the opportunity to taste the prepared recipe. Topics will include: What

makes a grain “whole grain” ; How to spot whole grains on a food label; Sample some less common whole grains; and Health benefits of whole grains.

The program is free and open to all. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information call the Rock River Center at 815732-3252

Participants needing a reasonable accommodation should call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-7322191.

Nov. 28 Christopher Cline, 44, Byron, was arrested for DUI. Cline was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Cline was also issued citations for failure to wear a seat belt and driving under the influence when BAC is >.08. Anna Marie McClenthen, 20, Dixon, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended and no proof of insurance. Vincenti Vvanti, 46, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. Victor Martinez, 22, Rockford, was issued a citation for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone.

citation for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. Krysztof Lagownik, 42, Carpentersviille, was issued a citation for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. Dec. 1 Andrew Putnam, 31, Rockford, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended.

Byron Police Report Byron Police Chief Byron, was issued a citation Todd Murray released the for speeding 56 mph in a 45 following information Dec. mph zone. 4. Nov. 15 Michael Davis, 64, Nov. 8 Brooksville, Fla., was Duane Martin, 53, arrested for littering. McHenry, was issued a Davis was released and must citation for speeding 47 mph appear in court on Dec. 22. in a 30 mph zone. Linda Farley, 69, Mt. Nov. 9 Pleasant, Wis., was issued a Steven Witt, 28, Byron, citation for speeding 48 mph was arrested for battery. Witt in a 35 mph zone. was transported to the Ogle Jennifer Abrahams, 42, County Jail and held in lieu Byron, was issued a citation of bond. for speeding 50 mph in a 35 Nov. 10 mph zone. Amber Ruggles, no age or Nov. 16 address listed, was arrested Sandra Hauer, 58, on a Lee County warrant. Andalusia, was issued a Ruggles was transported to citation for speeding 43 mph the Ogle County Jail and in a 30 mph zone. held in lieu of bond. Jeffrey Turner, 46, William Hogan, 55, Plainfield, was issued a Byron, was issued a citation citation for failure to wear a for speeding 45 mph in a 30 seat belt. mph zone. Nov. 18 Christopher Judah, 44, Pearlene Chattic, 35, Rock Ashton, was issued a citation Falls, was arrested on a for no proof of insurance. Whiteside County warrant. Nov. 11 Chattic was transported to Henry Coy, 68, Oregon, the Ogle County Jail and was issued a citation for held in lieu of bond. speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph Kyle Witt, 26, Byron, was zone. issued a citation for driving Nov. 12 while license is suspended. Deborah Hall, 30, Leaf Nov. 19 River, was issued a citation Kevin Heath, 21, Dixon, for failure to wear a seat belt. was issued a citation for Nov. 13 speeding 48 mph in a 30 mph Ashley Williams, 20, zone.

Nov. 20 Ariel Ponsones, 48, Rockford, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Ponsones was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Ponsones was also issued a citation for improper lane usage. Kenneth Osborne, 55, Holcomb, was issued a citation for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone.

mph zone. Laniey Shaw, 18, Dixon, was issued a citation for speeding 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. Nov. 24 Jennifer Dunham, 38, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Nov. 25 Jessica Peck, 32, Byron, was issued a citation for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph Nov. 21 zone. Jeremy Nesemeier, 31, Mt. Daniel Sanders, 23, Morris, was issued a citation Byron, was issued a citation for speeding 44 mph in a 30 for speeding 62 mph in a 35 mph zone. mph zone. Wendall Concina, 27, Byron, was issued a citation Nov. 26 for seeding 53 mph in a 35 Paul Weston, 51, Amboy, mph zone. was arrested on a $50,000 Nov. 22 Lee County warrant. Weston Jason Teske, 43, Rockford, was transported to the Ogle was issued a citation for County Jail and held in lieu speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph of bond. zone. David Hedberg Jr., 24, Donald Hoefke, 34, Byron, was arrested for Rockford, was issued unlawful possession of citations for no valid cannabis. Hedberg was driver’s license, no proof released and must appear in of insurance, and expired court on Dec. 22. registration. Nov. 27 Brian Koeller, 21, Byron, Adam Morris, 26, Leaf was issued a citation for River, was arrested for failure to wear a seat belt. disorderly conduct. Morris Monica Ellison, 29, was transported to the Ogle Oregon, was issued a citation County Jail and held in lieu for speeding 45 mph in a 30 of bond.

Nov. 29 Robert Gayden, 23, Byron, was arrested on a warrant. Gayden was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Timothy Baker, 42, Dixon, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended. Michael Pendergrass, 36, Byron, was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended. Larysa Kravchenko, 63, Belvidere, was issued a

Dec. 2 Timothy Swanson, 47, Rockford, was arrested on a Winnebago County warrant. Swanson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. He was also issued a citation for improper use of registration. Fabian Velasco, 24, Byron, was arrested for driving while license is suspended. Velasco was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Velasco was also issued a citation for no proof of insurance. Gregory Henry, 49, Warrenville, was issued a citation for speeding 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. Any arrests listed above are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on November 26, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: Heller Tree Service 7981 S. Pine St. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated November 26, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk December 4, 11 & 18 2014 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 1, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting for the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Mulrooney Travel 209 E. First St. Leaf River, IL 61047 Dated: December 1, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014 PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 2, 2014, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting for the names and post office address of all of the owning, persons conducting and the transacting business known as: Ash Nordman Fitness 1431 Rte 64 E. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: December 2, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Dec. 11, 28, 25, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF14 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FF14 PLAINTIFF VS. WILLIAM R. GALLEGOS AKA WILLIAM GALLEGOS, TRACEY R. GALLEGOS AKA TRACEY GALLEGOS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FFB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006FFB, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 14 CH 116 Property Address: 109 Sunny Hill Dr. Davis Junction, IL 61020 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 61 AS DESIGNATED UPON HARVEST GLENN PLAT NO. 3 BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK D OF PLATS ON PAGE 13 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 11-22-428-019 COMMON ADDRESS: 109 Sunny Hill Dr., Davis Junction, IL 61020 And which mortgages were made by William R. Gallegos aka William Gallegos and Tracey R. Gallegos aka Tracey Gallegos, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of National City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated July 14, 2006 and recorded as Document No.0608099, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNGENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD ERS, CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, on or before the January 5, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan Pervaiz - 06290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1884 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

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To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. DARCI R. KARPER; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ, INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOA; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 408 W. 1st Street Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 408 W. 1st Street, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 P.I.N.: 08-27-178-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $78,472.13 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9895. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9895

Dec, 11, 18, 25, 2014

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ORRIE L. ALLEN, Deceased NO. 14-P-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ORRIE L. ALLEN. Letters of office were issued on November 13, 2014, to Heather Patterson, P.O. Box 473, Alpha, Illinois 61413, as Administrator, 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. Dated this 20th day of November, 2014. HEATHER PATTERSON, Independent Administrator For the Estate of ORRIE L. ALLEN Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2014

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Commonly known as 200 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, IL61021. P.I.N. 22-08-478-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

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Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-8 PLAINTIFF VS STEVE H CLINE AKA STEVEN H CLINE AKA STEVEN CLINE; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 54 1101 SOUTH 3RD 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 September 19, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, 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. 18-16-10-127-001 1610127001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $338,748.77. 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 #PA1403170 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. MARK V. MARCH; GRETA D. MARCH; BANK ONE, N.A.; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 47 Address: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT TWENTY (20) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF WILDLIFE ESTATES UNIT TWO SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK C OF PLATS ON PAGE 53 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-3743 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 6865 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084 P.I.N.: 05-27-277-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $261,035.93 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710, telephone. Please refer to file number IL 14 9802. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9802

Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS SKIPTON MCKENZIE A/K/A SKIPTON T. MCKENZIE; KRISTIE A. MCKENZIE A/K/A KRISTIE MCKENZIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 196 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 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 October 10, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, 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: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTH LINE) EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 (SAID NORTH LINE HEREIN DESIGNATED NORTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST) AND RUNNING THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN AND THIRTEEN HUNDREDTHS FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC WAY DESIGNATED KILBUCK ROAD (COUNTY HIGHWAY 15): THENCE SOUTH 7 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND SIXTYOUR HUNDREDTHS FEET THENCE WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY-NINE AND SEVEN TENTHS FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, SAID POINT BEING ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDR ED NINETY-SEVEN AND FOUR TENTHS FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE) SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND FOUR TENTHS FEET TO A POINT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID WEST LINE) SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO FEET THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 12-06-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $309,677.29. 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 #PA1315886 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Interest of: LINDSEY MILLIMAN, A MINOR. NO. 2014 JA 18 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: Any it may concern, unknown address respondents(s),and to all whom it may concern, take notice that on July 15, 2014, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Emily Seifert in the Circuit Court of Ogle County entitled “In the interest of Lindsey Milliman, a minor”, and that in courtroom 304 at 106 South Fifth, Oregon, Illinois on January 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a Status hearing will be held upon the Petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court and for other relief under that act. The court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. If the Petition requests the termination of your parental rights and the appointment of a guardian with power to consent to adoption, you may lose all parental rights to the child. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition for a motion to terminate parental rights. Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order for judgment entered. th

Dated this 26 day of November, 2014 Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Lynda Haas, Deputy Clerk Dec. 11, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-7; Plaintiff, vs. TINA LOSZACH AKA TINA M. LOSZACH AKA TINA M. TREVINO; GONZALO TREVINO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. outside the Sheriff's Admin. Office (North Door) 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 104 IN THE NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN, LACROSSE SECTION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTIONS 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN FILE A OF PLATS PAGE 4 AS DOCUMENT NO. 434085, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 200 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, IL61021. P.I.N. 22-08-478-012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060085 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2006-8 PLAINTIFF VS STEVE H CLINE AKA STEVEN H CLINE AKA STEVEN CLINE; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 54 1101 SOUTH 3RD 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 September 19, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, 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 6 IN BLOCK 7, IN RAIL ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS PAGE 144 AS DOCUMENT NO. 58520A, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 18-16-10-127-001 1610127001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1101 SOUTH 3RD STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $338,748.77. 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 #PA1403170 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2014-04 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A BUILDING MAINTENANNCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2014 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2015 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alteration of library buildings, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston have determined that the levy of the aforesaid additional tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Village to maintain the public library. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said Village, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment as permitted by law, and subject to the right of the electors in said Village to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax as provided by 75 ILCS 5/3/4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this ordinance, it shall be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston. DATED at Forreston, Illinois on the 1st day of December, 2014. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: 1. The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of this ordinance be submitted to the electors of the Village is 106. 2. The petition must be filed on or before January 10, 2015. 3. A referendum would be held or Ordinance # 2014-04 would be rescinded. Carol R. Gagliardi Clerk of the Village of Forreston

Dec. 11, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS SKIPTON MCKENZIE A/K/A SKIPTON T. MCKENZIE; KRISTIE A. MCKENZIE A/K/A KRISTIE MCKENZIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 196 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 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 October 10, 2014, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 23, 2015, 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. 12-06-100-004 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8770 NORTH KILBUCK ROAD MONROE CENTER, IL 61052 Description of Improvements: 2 STORY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $309,677.29. 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 #PA1315886 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. DARCI R. KARPER; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ, INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOA; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 408 W. 1st Street Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 Judge John B. Roe NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, I, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on January 9, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN SUNSET HILL ADDITION IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 24, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 408 W. 1st Street, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 P.I.N.: 08-27-178-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $78,472.13 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. 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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9895. Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9895

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