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4-H Awards

The Forreston boys and Polo girls holiday tournaments have wrapped up. B1

Read letters that students wrote to Santa. Inside

Local 4-Hers are recognized for their accomplishments in 2016. A7

Former sheriff Michael Harn pleads guilty Avoids jail on felony theft of county funds: sentenced to 48 months probation and $10,600 restitution By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Former Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn will not serve time in jail for the theft of county funds while he was in office. Harn, 55, pleaded guilty in Ogle County Court Monday afternoon to two counts of theft, both Class 2 felonies, reversing the not guilty pleas he entered during a Nov. 10 court appearance. In accordance with a plea agreement, Judge Val Gunnarsson sentenced him to 48 months probation and ordered him to immediately pay $10,600 in restitution to the Ogle County Treasurer. Special Prosecutor Dave Neal, of the Illinois Office of State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, told Gunnarsson that he and Harn’s attorney John Nocita, West Chicago, had reached a plea agreement. Gunnarsson, a Carroll County Judge appointed to preside over the case, went over the charges and the plea

“You were a public servant of this county, and I’m sure you recognize that you grossly violated that trust,” — Judge Val Gunnarsson agreement and asked Harn if he understood. Harn replied, “Yes, Sir.” When Gunnarsson asked how he pled, Harn quietly answered guilty to each count. “You were a public servant of this county, and I’m sure you recognize that you grossly violated that trust,” Gunnarsson told Harn before passing sentence. Gunnarsson also ordered Harn to perform 384 hours of public service work and to pay $2,312 in court costs immediately. The judge questioned why Harn had not yet reported to Michael Harn (right) sits at the defendant’s table with his attorney, John Nocita of West Chester Monday afternoon Turn to A3 in Ogle County Court. As part of a plea deal, Harn received 4 years probation.

Village board renews health insurance plan By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com The Forreston Village Board renewed their electrical contract and employee health insurance plans and passed a travel expense ordinance Monday evening.

The board renewed their municipal electrical aggregation contract with Rock River Energy Services for three years. The contract will cover electricity for municipal buildings. RRES serves as a consultant for seeking out the best rates from electrical suppliers.

After discussing the Health Insurance renewal for weeks, the board opted to renew the current Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO used by employees. The cost to stay at the PPO raised the premium by $800 per month. Other options to mitigate the increase included raising

the deductible from $500 to $1000, or switching to a more restricted “Blue Choice Preferred” network. The board decided not to increase their workers’ deductibles or restrict their options. An ordinance to establish a maximum travel expense reimbursement was also

passed. This ordinance is required of all municipalities, and sets a limit on the amount of travel expenses a municipality will reimburse to an employee. Forreston’s is set at 6 cents per mile and $150 per day. If that amount is exceeded, reimbursement would need to be approved by the board

via roll call. In other news, a planning commission meeting is coming up on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. Preliminary plats will be reviewed for the property annexed from Dave Vietmeier on the west side of Baileyville Road at Ill. 72, on the north side of the village.

Oregon resident asks board to consider jail location By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com An Oregon resident asked the Ogle County Board Tuesday to carefully consider where they locate the new county jail. Bryan Zobeck, who lives

at 100 S. Seventh St., told the board that Oregon Together, a community organization working toward development, has identified the downtown and the riverfront as development and tourism areas. “The placement of the jail could interfere with that,” he

said. The county board approved a design concept Nov. 15 that locates the proposed jail in the 100 block of South Sixth Street across the street from the judicial center. The plan calls for a building that would house from 180 to 200 prisoners and cost an

estimated $25 million. The design would mean South Sixth Street will be closed to traffic with a sally port across what is now the

street connecting the new detention center to the judicial center. The drawing shows the front of the brick jail facing

north, lining up with the north side of the judicial center. The building would be designed not to look like a jail.

Candidates file for the consolidated election Forreston Village President Mark Metzger will seek election April 4 to the office he was appointed to last July. He is running unopposed for Forreston’s top position. A former village trustee, Metzger was appointed to replace former village president Michael Harn, who resigned last summer after he moved from the area. Courtney Warren is seeking election as village clerk, a post she was appointed to last fall, replacing long-time clerk Carol Gagliardi who retired.

Four residents are running unopposed for village trustee. Ken Vinnedge is seeking a two-year term, the remainder of the term Metzger vacated when he was appointed village president. Running for three fouryear terms are incumbents Jeff Freeze and Ken Toms and newcomer Vickye Norris. Trustee Marc Stamm did not seek re-election to the board. For Forrestville Valley School Board, four candidates are seeking four four-year terms.

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Incumbent Robert DeVries is running along with newcomers Jeff Becker, William (Chip) Braker, and Joel Ludwig. Current board members Denny Osterloo, Jeff Greenfield, and Jon Ludwig did not seek re-election. The filing period for the spring election was Dec. 1219. Other races on the April 4 ballot are community college districts, library districts, fire protection districts, townships, park districts, and forest preserve districts.

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B6-B10 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B5 Library News, A3

Marriage Licenses, A4 Oregon Police, B3 Public Voice, A7 Property Transfers, B5

Brrrrrrr Cold Day Temperatures in the area fell to double digits below zero Sunday. Above, a screen capture of the National Weather Service website showed a -10 degree temperature in Freeport at 10 p.m. At left, temperatures were at -7 at 8:15 a.m. Sunday.

Sheriff’s Arrests, B3 Social News, A4 Sports, B1, B2 State’s Attorney, B3

Deaths, B4 Dorothy M. Broege, Michael W. Hokanson, Michael A. Stocker, Lois E. Voss, Isabelle A. Wisner

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Forreston FFA

FABA accepting new members Forreston Area Business Association (FABA) is accepting new members for 2017. Membership is open to all businesses in the Forreston area. The cost of dues to new members and renewing members is $50 per year. Dues paid by Jan. 15, 2017

entitles the member’s name to be entered in a drawing to receive a free membership the following year. Dues may be sent to FABA, P.O. Box 13, Forreston, IL 61030. For more information, call Gene Green at 815-938-2000 or email to clrjd@frontier.com.

Community invited to Christmas meal The annual Christmas Morning Brunch will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Lutheran Church, Forreston. The public is invited to

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.

Candlelight service Christmas Eve Candlelighting Services with communion will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24 at the First United Methodist Church, Forreston, and the Leaf River United Methodist

Above, The Forreston FFA Agronomy team recently placed 2nd at the Section 1 FFA Agronomy CDE held at Eastland High School on Nov. 30. Pictured left to right are Aaron Wubbena, Anna Snider, Hailey Kruse, Brooklynn Hollis, Michael Wubbena. Anna Snider was 3rd Individual Overall. At right, The Forreston FFA Ag Sales team recently placed 2nd at the Section 1 FFA Ag Sales CDE held at Highland College. Front: Brooklynn Hollis & Sheyania Hughes. Back row: Jackson Van Brocklin & Ross Behrends, Far right: Sheyania Hughes of the Forreston FFA Chapter recently placed 1st in the Section 1 FFA Job Interview CDE held at Highland College. Photos supplied

Church. The service in Leaf River will begin at 4 p.m., and the one in Forreston begins at 10 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Early deadlines are set for two editions Early deadlines will be in effect for the Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 editions of the Forreston Journal. For the Dec. 29 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. The office will close for Christmas on Friday, Jan. 23 at noon, and all day on

Monday, Dec. 26. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 27. For the Jan. 5 edition, the deadline for news items and photos is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30. The office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Weather Forecast Cold, drier, and less wind than normal. Best chances for storms are 20-22, 24-26, and 28-29. Warmer weather possible 21-29. Freezing rain possible. Snow expected on Christmas Eve and Day. Merry Christmas!

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Forreston Journal Serving the Forreston area since 1865 The Forreston Journal is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. 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, Dixon. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times and Tri-County Press.

The Forreston Journal is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells Advertising Sales: Luke Eisenberg Lori Walker Reporters: Chris Johnson Andy Colbert

The Forreston Journal (USPS No. 205-520) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co. Subscription rates are $39.00 in Ogle County and $52.00 a year elsewhere in U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Forreston, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Forreston Journal, P.O. Box 237, Forreston, IL 61030. Phone: 815-732-6166, Ext. 5306 SM-ST11069-1222

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Work begins on fixing fountain By Sarah Gray Mt. Morris Work Group A work crew led by the Rod Bennett Construction Company, assisted by the Village of Mt. Morris, local sculptor Jeff Adams of inBronze, and Mt. Morris Work Group volunteers, joined forces in early December to unearth and safely transport the 112-year-old fountain from the campus to inBronze for molding and bronze casting this winter. The process was captured on film by area photographer Doug Wean. Several weeks previously, the Work Group team, led by Jeff Pennington and assisted by Ralph and Larry Ubben and other team members, successfully demolished the fountain’s outer sidewalk and basin walls. However, expert and precise work by Bennett Company personnel and equipment was required to safely remove the fragile fountain pedestal from its foot thick, concrete base. A decision was made to move the fountain with a small portion of the base still attached to prevent pedestal fracture. The estimated weight of the fountain and remaining concrete components is about 3,000 pounds. The fountain survived the

process and transport intact. The pedestal was embedded with artifacts from the surrounding area, including Indian arrowheads and a horse shoe. It also contained natural occurring objects from more remote locations, such as sea shells and possibly nonnative rock specimens. The pedestal and fountain, weather worn, cracked in places and vandalized, has been non-functioning for many years. Plans include restoration of function, preservation, and a later permanent exhibit of the old concrete fountain. Bronze casting of the fountain mold will permanently capture and retain its embedded artifacts. The bronzed and eventually restored fountain will be returned to its original campus site. The fountain was gifted to the Village of Mt. Morris by area farmer and veterinarian, Dr. A.J. Price, who served on the village board in 1904. The concrete stamp uncovered on the floor of the fountain indicates the concrete fountain was poured and constructed by Robert E. Buser. No detailed history of the fountain is currently available after numerous reviews of multiple historical resources.

Jamie Harmon, Polo Community High School Art Teacher, and former PCHS Senior Kaleigh Powell stand beside the freshly repainted Nativity at Faith United Methodist Church. Powell, along with fellow senior Hope Stapleton, brought vibrant colors back to the scene as an act of community service. Stapleton now lives in Texas. Photo by Zach Arbogast.

Local teens bring color to Faith UMC By Zach Arbogast Zarbogast@oglecounty news.com The Nativity outside of Faith United Methodist Church sports a vibrant new paint job thanks to a pair of high school seniors looking to serve. People driving past the church have noticed the Nativity scene has been restored in colorful glory, but may not know how that came to be. Two Polo Community High School seniors - Kaleigh Powell and

Hope Stapleton - were in need of around five more service hours in order to graduate. The end of the school year was days away, and Faith UMC member Ron Rackow had just the project in mind. The fiberglass Nativity set Faith United had used for years was looking faded and old, and was in dire need of a touch-up. With help from their art teacher, Jamie Harmon, the girls showed up and proceeded to repaint the scene with spray paint

cans. “I expected the girls to be at it for a couple days” said Rackow. “I left them alone for a few hours, and when I came back, they were gone.” Suspecting the girls may have taken a break, Rackow instead found the Nativity fully painted and drying. How did the shading, blending, and fine details come out so clearly with spray cans? Well, the girls employed an interesting technique for those parts.

“We sprayed our hands and basically went in and finger-painted small things like eyebrows,” said Powell, laughing. “I had layers of colors on my hands for days.” The girls have since graduated, and Stapleton now resides in Texas, but Powell and Harmon were on hand to visit together for a bit and talk about the project. The Nativity sits outside, facing the roadway from Faith UMC, 702 E Dixon St, Polo.

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A crew from Rod Bennett Construction Company drill through the concrete and carefully remove the fountain and base on the downtown campus earlier this month. Village of Mt. Morris employees, local sculptor Jeff Adams, and Mt. Morris Work Group volunteers joined forces with the Bennett workers to unearth and safely transport the 112-year-old fountain from the campus to inBronze Foundry for molding and bronze casting this winter. Photo by Doug Wean

Man charged with molesting young girl

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Adult Coloring Club Wednesdays, 1 p.m. If your resolutions include relaxing and socializing more, our Coloring Club is a great place to start. The coffee is always hot and the atmosphere is warm

and inviting. We also provide beautiful pictures and a variety of colored pencils, crayons, and markers. No registration is necessary, just drop in and join the club. Toddler & Preschool Story Time Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Story Time is on hiatus for the holidays and will resume on Thursday, Jan. 12. Thank you to everyone who donated gifts to Earth Angels at the library. You helped brighten the holidays for many area families. We will be closed

Saturday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday. We will be open Saturday,

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A Rochelle man was arrested Monday on a charge that he sexually molested a young girl. Richard J. Christensen, 70, was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said Christensen is accused of having sexual contact with the girl from January of 2008 until December of 2014 in Kings. Christensen appeared in

LEGO Club Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m. Running out of ways to keep the kids busy during Christmas break? Send them to the library for an hour of designing and building with our huge assortment of blocks and figures. A snack will be provided. Please note the date and time change for this month’s LEGO club.

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Four Generations Four generations of Thelma Hedrick’s family got together for Thanksgiving. Pictured from left to right are: Porter Gostomski, three months old, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Alli Gostomski, 30, mother, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; Thelma Hedrick, 96, great-grandmother, Polo; Mary Block. 63, grandmother, Appleton, Wisconsin. The photo was taken during the Thanksgiving celebration at Thelma’s home in Polo. Photo by Jed Block

NSLS members inducted at Kish Several Ogle County residents were inducted into the Kishwaukee College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during a ceremony on campus on

Dec. 9. Among the 51 students inducted were Madison Bayliss and Justin Engelkens, both of Byron; Jacob Nicholson, Chana; and Judd Haushahn, Hannah

Miller, Mason Tomash, and Eli Vogeler, all of Oregon. In addition, several members who qualified for National Engaged Leader Awards (NELA) were recognized.

The Kishwaukee College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) held an induction ceremony on campus on Dec. 9. Pictured are the newly inducted members. Photo supplied

NELA members have attended additional speaker broadcasts, network team meetings and community service hours above and beyond the standard membership requirements. Receiving NELA recognitions were Courtney Tucker, Oregon; Heather Villa, Davis Junction; Therese Aloisio, Christy Knobbe, Jenise Lorenzy, all of DeKalb; Damon Massier, Sycamore; Justice Wheeler, LaMoille; and Robert Whitten, Genoa. The NSLS chapter at Kishwaukee College was established in the fall of 2014. The chapter advisors are Allison von Ende and Pernevlon Ellis. The mission of NSLS is to help students discover and achieve their goals.

WATT Global Media recently released the 2017 edition of the WATT IPPE Directory, a comprehensive and unique event resource guide to the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), taking place Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry, feed and meat production and processing exhibition, and is among the top 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the world. The 2017 event is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors from around the world. Published annually prior to the event, the WATT IPPE Directory provides attendees with a valuable resource for both pre-event planning and as an on-site tool to navigate the exhibit halls. Readers can browse the guide to find an index of exhibitors, product listings, details on educational sessions and networking events, and resources for everything they need to make the most of their visit to IPPE and the City of Atlanta. The WATT IPPE Directory reaches a global audience of influencers and decision-

makers in the poultry, feed and meat industries in more than 140 countries. The publication is distributed to 70,000 poultry, feed and meat production and processing professionals. In addition, 10,000 copies are available on-site at IPPE in Atlanta during the event. “WATT Global Media is proud to once again create and deliver this essential resource for the International Production & Processing Expo,” said Greg Watt, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to refine and make improvements to the WATT IPPE Directory each year to ensure it remains an invaluable tool for thousands of agribusiness professionals as they prepare for – and attend – this important annual exposition.” The 2017 edition of the WATT IPPE Directory can be accessed online at: www.digitalexpoguidedigital.com. WATT Global Media is exhibiting at IPPE 2017 in Hall B, Booth 7239. WATT was founded in Mt. Morris in 1917 as Watt Publishing Co. and moved its headquarters to Rockford in 2007.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

Dec. 9 Jack A. Townsend and Amanda J. Martinez, both of Polo.

Dec. 14 Jorge A. Puente Rodriguez and Alyssa K. Oliver, both of Rockford.

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The Polo Lions Club had a very successful 2016 Candy Day. All of the money ($2, 042.75) 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. 30) and during Saturday’s Candy Day (Oct 1), and to Polo Shell, Casey’s 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 Randy Ocken, Rick Folk, Mark Ebert, Deuth Farms, Dave Bucher, Bergy’s Automotive, Burkardt LP Gas, Radio Ranch, Pines Automotive, Don Hay, Mark Bocker, Winton Bocker, Gary Bocker, Bocker Grain Inc. and Ron Chamberlain.

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Retirement Reception Sue Benesh, left, was honored recently at a retirement reception for her years of service at the Rock River Center, Oregon. Also pictured is RRC Executive Director Ann Haas. Photo supplied

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

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Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21—7 p.m. Quiet Christmas Service Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Sunday, Dec. 25—9:30 a.m. Christmas Service, Come In Your PJs EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Dec. 22—Herald News Due Saturday, Dec. 24—10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Services with Communion Sunday, Dec. 25—9 a.m. Worship Monday, Dec. 26—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Woods

FLORENCE UNITED EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL 2649 W. Florence Rd., CHANA UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH Freeport METHODIST CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier 606 Main St., Chana 61015 (Payne’s Point) Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor Chan Ik Choi Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 815-732-7683 Office: 815-732-2424 chanaumc@gmail.com Worship Service 9 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE Adult & Children’s Education Sunday School 10:15 a.m. CHURCH 9 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE Forreston Holy Communion Celebrated CHURCH Presbyterian Church in the First Sunday of Each Month OF MT. MORRIS America 102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Drew Jones CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Mt. Morris 815-938-3605 LUTHERAN CHURCH Senior Pastor www.forrestongrovechurch. 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Bruce McKanna com 815-284-4554 Associate Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Andermann Lance Mennen 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 815-632-6767 815-734-4942 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Worship Service Thursday, Dec. 22—1 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Ladies Bible Study Thursday, Dec. 22—10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23—8:30 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED Bible Class Men’s Breakfast CHURCH Saturday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24—7 a.m. 501 Third Ave. Christmas Eve Service Men’s Accountability Group 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, Dec. 25—9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25—10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Worship; No Education Hour Worship Service, No Sunday Thursday, Dec. 29—No School or InnerMission FREEDOM LUTHERAN Bible Class Tuesday, Dec. 27—Church CHURCH, ELCA Office Closed Pastor Kathy Burkheimer OPEN BIBLE Wednesday, Dec. 28— 815-222-7270 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Church Office Closed Sunday Morning Worship Luke Schier, Pastor Log onto our website at at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian 815-946-2848 http://www.efcmm.org to check Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. out our latest opportunities and GIFT—Growing In Faith We include children in our updates Together-Christian education Sunday Worship experience for all ages following worship “Grandkids Class” FAITH DISCOVERY service Ages 3-10 are dismissed right CHURCH Welcome Center is at after our Praise & Blended 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Worship Time. Jeremy Heller, Pastor Bible-Based 815-946-3588 GRACE VALLEY Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday School CHRISTIAN REFORMED Compassion for People 10 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Visit Our Website: Nursery Available 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. PoloOpenBible.org We are an independent nonGerman Valley denominational Christian Pastor Jake Ritzema CROSSROADS church. 815-362-6601 COMMUNITY CHURCH, Visitors are always welcome. Sunday School for All Ages WHITE PINES CAMPUS 9 a.m. 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo FAITH EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10 a.m. Pastor Chris Bradshaw LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m. 402 Second Ave., Forreston GERMAN VALLEY 815-837-5255 Pastor Scott Ralston UNITED METHODIST whitepines@crossroadscn.com Church 815-938-3203 CHURCH We offer contemporary worship “ A Church with a Heart — Church and Main Streets and relevant Bible teaching In the Heart of Forreston” Don Plock, Pastor through 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service engaging messages, and 10 a.m. Sunday School powerful video Saturday, Dec. 24—Christmas LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Join us after the service in Eve Afternoon Service, 2:30 CHURCH our cafe for coffee, snack & p.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., fellowship 9:30 p.m. Leaf River Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Sunday, Dec. 25—9 Pastor Randy Newton (infant-5th grade)-during Adult a.m. Worship with Holy 815-738-2205 Services Communion; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Email leafriverbc@gmail. Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Christmas Brunch com grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Sunday Praise and Worship

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Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Thursday, Dec. 22— Newsletter Deadline Saturday, Dec. 24—4 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Services with Communion Sunday, Dec. 25—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi 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 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Dec. 23—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Saturday, Dec. 24—6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Sunday, Dec. 25—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship with Wassail & Cookies; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 26—Church Office Closed for Holiday Tuesday, Dec. 27—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Wednesday, Dec. 28—7:15 p.m. Chimes NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 & 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion Sunday, Dec. 25—9 a.m. Christmas Carol Singing Service PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 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 Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Church: 815-938-2194 CHURCH Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 West Grove Road at Sunday School 9 a.m. Columbine Rd. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Pastor Steve Erickson Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Saturday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Christmas Eve Candlelight Open at New Life Community Worship Center Sunday, Dec. 25—10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Festive Worship OREGON CHURCH OF GOD ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-732-6847 Pastor Terrie Wilder You and your family are in815-946-2919 vited to join us in worship on Sunday Sunday, Dec. 25 for worship at Sunday School for Children a special time, 10 a.m. & Adults 9 a.m. The Christmas Story will be Social Time 10 a.m. told in music and scripture, afWorship 10:30 a.m. ter which Pastor Hoffman will Saturday, Dec. 24—4 p.m. share a brief devotional thought. & 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Greeting you will be Phil, De- Candlelight Services lene and Conner Young. The usual Sunday School ST. MARY CHURCH classes will not meet this Sun301 N. Fourth St., Oregon day. Father Joseph P. Naill On Saturday, Dec. 24, there Office Phone 815-732-7383 will be a special Christmas Eve Office FAX 815-732-4742 service at 5 p.m. Communion Mass Schedule will be served. Saturday 4:30 p.m. The Wednesday night Youth Sunday 8:30 a.m. Group meets at 6 p.m. at Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Third Wednesday of Month at Daysville Road. Pinecrest 3 p.m. The local Weight Watchers Reconciliation group meets Wednesday at the Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. church from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network for weigh-in, followed by their Lois Lints 815-703-9699 meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 December’s Bible Book of the Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Month is Matthew. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC OREGON UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-946-2535 815-732-2994 Sunday Mass oregonumc@outlook.com 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Reconciliation Followed by Fellowship and First Sunday of each month All-Age Sunday School 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: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, Dec. 22—No Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Break Friday, Dec. 23—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 24—4 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Worship Service; 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 25—Christmas Day, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; No Sunday School Monday, Dec. 26— Office Closed for Holiday Tuesday, Dec. 27—6:30 p.m. Special Finance Meeting; No Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Break Wednesday, Dec. 28—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; No Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris EstatesChristmas Break; No Chime Choir or Vocal Choir Rehearsals Thursday, Dec. 29—No Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Break WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

Early Deadline for Church News The deadline for church news for the Dec. 29 papers will be 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the Christmas holiday. The normal deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Enjoy eagles in Clinton

Airloom Christmas with Mary Ley playing the harp and guitar was held on Dec. 5 at Rock River Center. Ley called upon the audience for assistance. Photo supplied

The Oregon High School Madrigals performed their complete program at the Rock River Center on Dec. 7. Photo supplied

Rock River Center Events Holiday Hours Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, will be closed on the following dates to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 23 we will be closing at noon and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Â The employees are excited to have that time with their families. Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe and healthy. Call us at 815-732-3252, visit us on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org,and like us on FaceBook. Technology Offerings The Computer Technology Center is free and open to the public, and

available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. The following classes, facilitated by knowledgeable Rock River Center volunteers, have been scheduled for January. â€˘ Monday, Jan. 9 â€“ General IT Security â€“ 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and antivirus software. Â A question and answer period will follow. It will be held in multi-purpose room to accommodate larger audience. â€˘ Monday, Jan. 23 â€“ Windows 10 Basics â€“ 9:30 â€“ 11:00 a.m. (Instructor: Scott

Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of the Windows 10 operating system, including navigating, settings, copying photos, etc. Â A question and answer period will follow. Those interested may register for one or more of these sessions. Â One-on-one basic computer training is available on a limited basis. All classes are free to attend and open to all ages. Â Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use your new tablet or smart phone. Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice. Support Groups

Your News! We publish wedding, engagement, birth, and anniversary notices for free! Email your news along with a photo to news@ogle countynews.com or call 815-732-6166, ext. 5903 for details.

Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center. Â Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group.Â We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. Â You will find information, resources, encouragement, and answers to difficult questions. Â Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-2342511 or 815-298-7004. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Â Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois

Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes.Â Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well. Cancer Support Group Facing the Challenge is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Â Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend.Â Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. Â The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Rock River Center. To confirm meeting schedules during the holiday season, please call Rock River Center at 815732-3252.

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The U.S. Army Corps of â€‹ Engineersâ€™ Mississippi River Project, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Clinton Community College, and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will host the 33rd Annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday, Jan. 7. Â Educational programs and environmental exhibits will be held at the Clinton Community College,1000 Lincoln Blvd, Clinton, Iowa. Â Eagle viewing will be held at Lock & Dam 13 in Fulton of Ill. 84. The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to view exhibits and watch educational programs. Â This yearâ€™s schedule is as follows: 9:20 a.m. â€“ Welcome to Eagle Watch. 9:30 a.m. â€“ â€œLive Birds of Preyâ€? â€“ bald eagle and other raptors â€“ Kay Neumann & Terrie Hoefer â€“Â SOAR, Dedham Â 10:45 a.m. â€“ â€œInvestigating Bald Eagle Movements Across the Midwest Landscapeâ€? â€“ Sara Schmuecker â€“ USFWS, Rock Island 11:15 a.m. â€“ â€œWho Lives with Eagles?â€? â€“ David Stokes, naturalist â€“ West Berlin 1 p.m. â€“ â€œLive Birds of Preyâ€? â€“ bald eagle and other raptors â€“ Kay Neumann & Terrie Hoefer â€“ SOAR, Dedham. Programs and exhibits at the college will feature live animals, puppets, song, and food and drinks. Â A courtesy bus shuttle will be provided between Clinton Community College and Lock & Dam 13 departing and arriving every hour beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m. Â Taking the bus is encouraged as parking is limited at the lock and dam. Â Refreshments will be served at the viewing area and visitors will be allowed to enter the lock and dam to view educational material and warm up. Â No fee will be charged to attend this event.Â For more information call the Thomson Rangers at 815259-3628 or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 815-2732732.

Give a healthy gift Are you making your holiday gift list and checking it twice? Why not give aÂ gift of health?Â We have all been the recipient of or given gifts that sit in the closet never to be used. Â A holiday gift basket of treats is gone in a few days, except for the extra calories that follow you into the New Year. Â So, instead of wrappingÂ another wallet, socks, or sweater why not give a gift that keeps giving all year long? Gifts of Information and services â€“ whether learning how to cook healthier, or move more, why not offer to take a classÂ along with the gift recipient? Healthy cookbooks or cooking classes â€“ endless possibilities of delicious recipes. Exercise classes - from yoga to kickboxing, there is something for everyone. Gym membership or a gift certificate - toward membership, depending on your budget. Gift certificate for a personal trainer â€“ look for one that is certified through an organization such as American Council on Exercise (ACE).

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Ogle County 4-H members honored for achievements Almost 200 Ogle County 4-Hers are being honored for their achievements during the 2016 4-H year. Eligible to compete in one of three club award areas, based on their age, 4-Hers have been recognized for their work in the areas of Project Achievement, Service Achievement and Leadership Achievement.

Achievement In Project Achievement, winners are those individuals who are between the ages of 8 and 11, have met project goals, completed records, attended 1/2 of their local club’s meetings, gave a talk or demonstration about their project, and exhibited at the 4-H Fair or on a local club tour. Project Achievement Winners Bits ‘N Reins 4-H Club of Ogle County—Paige Beauchem, Chana; Liberty Hayes, Rochelle; Megan Seebach, Rochelle; Cassidy Vincent, Rochelle. Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Oregon and Mt. Morris—Katelyn Bowers, Oregon; Kaedi Callaway, Mt. Morris; Marah Drake, Oregon; Alex Grygiel, Mt. Morris; Lane Halverson, Chana; AJ Hinrichs, Oregon; Bryan Immel, Oregon; Wes Immel, Oregon; Xander Schier, Mt. Morris; Jazmyne Swope, Oregon; Jozey WestMoore, Dixon; Rachael Wetzel, Mt. Morris. By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club, Byron— Kade Boatman, Rockford; Kendall Boatman, Rockford; Alexandria Cassens, Byron; Nick Cassens, Byron; Carson Conderman, Byron; Carter Conderman, Byron; Lauren Carlson, Byron; Allison Druien, Byron; Bruce Gehrke, Byron; Natalie Ketter, Byron; Connor Reeverts, Byron. Carefree 4-H Club, Oregon—Miranda Ciesiel, Oregon; Brady Davis,

Carefree—Mason Zabran, Mt. Morris.

Mt. Morris; Alexis Ebert, Oregon; Isaac Ebert, Oregon; Levi Eden, Oregon; Jackson Glendenning, Oregon; Jared Glendenning, Oregon; Robert Hough, Mt. Morris; Evan Kosick, Mt. Morris; Sabrina Leather, Oregon; Anna Marquardt, Oregon; Faith Marquardt, Oregon; Allissa Martin, Oregon; Gracie Prose, Oregon; Seth Rote, Oregon; Olivia Thomas, Oregon.

Reeverts, Byron.

Circle M 4-H Club, Mt. Morris—Kyle Miller, Oregon; Emmett Peterson, Mt. Morris.

Grand Detour Greens— Abigail Akins, Polo; Connor Ross, Franklin Grove; Stephanie Sofolo, Polo.

Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club—Isaiah Akins, Polo; Trent Heller, Dixon.

Hub Hickory Nuts— Nathan Keys, Rochelle

Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club, Rochelle —David Gerber, Chana; Forrest Gerber, Chana; Van Gerber, Chana; Grace Luxton, Rochelle; Kyra Rimstidt, Rochelle; Veronica Vaughn, Rochelle; Abby Yagow, Rochelle. Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club—Ethan Bocker, Leaf River; Kaitlyn Harland, Byron; Madison Harland, Byron; Alex Ryia, German Valley; Hannah Sheely, Leaf River; Aidan Yordy, Leaf River. Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, Monroe Center— Jackson Craig, Monroe Center; Maggie Eden, Byron; Anna Hagemann, Monroe Center. Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club, Rochelle— Hailey Mallette, Ashton; Ella Seebach, Rochelle; Sienna Seebach, Rochelle; Dani Ward, Creston. Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club, Forreston—Casey DeVries, Forreston.

Service Service Achievement awards are given to 4-Hers, ages 12-14, who have met the criteria for project recognition, served on a

Carefree—Sara Blume, Byron; Julie Davis, Mt. Morris; Chelsea Eden, Oregon; Michaela Eden, Oregon; Katrina Lowry, Oregon; Casey Martin, Oregon; Abigail Mongan, Oregon; Johnathan Prose, Oregon; Anna Ring, Oregon. Circle M—Karli Miller, Oregon.

club committee or as a club officer, took part in a community service, or learning activity related to their project, and assisted club leaders with a special activity, tour, or program. Service Achievement Winners Bits ‘N Reins—Amanda Headon, Rochelle; Anna Roush, Lindenwood; Lila Roush, Lindenwood. Blackhawk Crossing— Samantha Bowers, Oregon; Mady Russell, Mt. Morris. By-Y-Badgers—Will Carlson, Byron; Collin Conderman, Byron; Renee Gehrke, Byron; Matthew Hickey, Davis Junction; Aubree Jaspers, Byron. Carefree—Brenna Berns, Chana; Austin Ebert, Oregon; Adam Glendenning, Oregon; Rebecca Hough, Mt. Morris; Bode Martin, Oregon; Grace Mongan, Oregon; Abbie Ring, Oregon; Brenna Noon, Oregon. Grand Detour Greens— Isaac Akins, Polo; Julia Heller, Dixon. Hub Hickory Nuts— Skylar Hubbard, Chana; Hannah Luxton, Rochelle. Leaf

River

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Beavers—Isaac Charbonneau, Leaf River; Megan Hagemann, Mt. Morris; Ben Harland, Byron; Garrett Moser, Mt. Morris; Taylor Yordy, Leaf River. Ogle County Clovers— Karyssa Dale, Lindenwood; Ariel Zuercher, Rochelle; Austin Zuercher, Rochelle. Summerhill Huskies— Casey Besse, Freeport.

Leadership Leadership Achievement awards are given to 4-Hers between the ages of 15 and 18 who have met the requirements for Service Achievement, participated in one or more 4-H learning experiences at the county, region, or state level, provided leadership for a project, an activity, or a 4-H group, and assisted in conducting programs at the county level or beyond. Leadership Achievement Winners Bits ‘N Reins—Teddy Beauchem, Chana; Samantha Malk, Stillman Valley; Sarah Murray, Oregon. Blackhawk Crossing— Jaden Scott, Oregon; Jordyn West, Dixon. By-Y-Badgers—Natalie Carlson, Byron; Ryan

Leaf River Busy Beavers—Danielle Hagemann, Mt. Morris. Mighty Clovers— Matthew Drendel, Lindenwood; Michael Drendel, Lindenwood. Ogle County Clovers— Callie Ackland, Rochelle; Carley Ackland, Rochelle; Katelyn Ackland, Rochelle; Megan Ackland, Rochelle; Jordan Mingus, Byron. Summerhill Huskies— Tyler Besse, Freeport.

Cloverbuds Cloverbuds, are 4-Hers between the ages of 5 and 7. The following Cloverbud members have also been recognized by their clubs: Blackhawk Crossing— Jayden Berry, Oregon; Justin Collins, Oregon; Aiden Currier, Oregon; Cian Grygiel, Mt. Morris; Eli Lotz, Oregon; Dylan McDowell, Oregon; Noelle Rodriguez, Mt. Morris; Philip Winters, Oregon; Zakkary West, Mt. Morris. By-Y-Badgers—Colton Gehrke, Byron; Anne Kennedy, Davis Junction; Elizabeth Kennedy, Davis Junction; Penny Mastny, Oregon; Alanya Swanson, Oregon.

Circle M—Katlyn Miller, Oregon. Grand Detour Greens— Bethany Akins, Polo; Marley Linboom, Polo. Hub Hickory Nuts— Levi Luxton, Rochelle; Rose Luxton, Rochelle; Veronica Vaughn, Rochelle; Logan Yagow, Rochelle. Kings and Queens 4-H Club, Kings—Abbi Andrews, Kings; Aiden Carmichael, Kings; Tyson Carmichael, Kings; Ty Horn, Rochelle; Sophia Litteral, Kings; Halle Sachs, Rochelle; Mackenzie Taylor, Kings. Leaf River Busy Beavers—Emilee Bocker, Leaf River; Jakob Moser, Mt. Morris; Christian Ryia, German Valley; Lily Sasscer, Leaf River; Addison Yordy, Leaf River. Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club—Lydia Sherburne, Byron. Mighty Clovers—Jessie Hagemann, Monroe Center; Audrey Payne, Monroe Center. Ogle County Clovers— Yessenia Garcia, Rochelle; Katheryn Groves, Rochelle; Annaliese Koziol, Rochelle; Joaquin Marin, Rochelle; Jada Ramirez, Ashton. Ogle Jolly 4-H Club, Stillman Valley—Kate Costello, Stillman Valley. 4-H is an informal youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension. U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. For reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, contact the Ogle County Extension staff at 815-732-2191.

Public Voice Commissioner opposes new jail location Dear Editor, I wish to add to the letters of Ann Jones, Mrs. Lynch, Steve Moehle and folks that have wrote to me, called me or talked to me about the new planned Jail. I feel the same way you folks do. I have had many folks say to me why is this happening in our downtown. Mr. Barnes can’t you do something to stop this. I have received several letters, and some that also had copy’s sent to our mayor, council members, and our county board chairman. I also do not want to see a 200 bed or any size jail built Midland States Bank wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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does not have to be either. Closing Sixth Street and allowing the county to build a jail there is as, I and many others feel will be big mistake. Remember when this is done it will be there for 5060 years. I know I will catch a lot of flack for writing this letter, but I’ve caught that before. I just had to get this off of my mind. I am proud of out town and have given a lot of time and love to it, and will continue to do the same as long as I am able. Thank you. Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner Former Oregon Businessman Former Oregon Mayor Former County Board Chairman

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Park district begins 50th celebration Dear Editor, The Oregon Park District would like to thank everyone who joined us for Candlelight Walk and our 50th Anniversary Family Fun Night and Open House. The Oregon Park District was excited to partner with Candlelight Walk this year to offer Gingerbread House building, cookie decorating, movie in the pool and games in the gym. We also offered fresh greenery swags to benefit our youth scholarship fund courtesy of Tyler Hagemann. Thank you to Merlin’s Greenhouse for donating the bows for the swags. The support was tremendous! We sold out of our arrangements and are excited to implement this fundraiser to benefit youth in Oregon in the future. We didn’t stop the celebrating! Last weekend we kicked off the 50th Anniversary of the Oregon Park District with a Family Fun Night/ Open House. Over 500 people joined us for one of our biggest celebrations to date! Throughout the night patrons enjoyed Pizza and Pasta with Santa, Movie in the Pool, inflatables in the gym, Santa on the pool deck,

popcorn buffet, cake, hot chocolate and coffee. Specials thanks to Hopper’s Poppers for sponsoring the popcorn buffet and providing a variety of popcorn. It was a hit with everyone. New this year was our Pizza and Pasta with Santa. This event sold out and everyone loved their time with Santa. Thank you to Alfano’s of Oregon for sponsoring this fun night! With our 50th celebration underway we are excited to offer many new activities, old favorites, and many exciting ways for you to get involved. Please check out our activity guide online at www. oregonpark.org for all the details. Join us for our next event, First Fridays in the Pool, on Jan. 6. Flamingo Bingo is the theme and the fun begins at 6 p.m. Our 50 year milestone couldn’t have been reached without our community and Oregon Park District supporters. The board of commissioners and staff thank you for your continued support and encouragement. We pledge to continue the work that started 50 years ago making the Oregon Park District such an attractive place to call home. Erin Folk Executive Director Oregon Park District

Almost 200 food baskets were delivered Dear Editor, The Polo Council of Churches and the Christmas Basket Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in this year’s project. Every church donated food and sent volunteers over the three days of collecting, packing, and distributing nearly 200 baskets to help several families in Polo. All of the extra donations went to the LIfeline Pantry to further help the Polo community. The committee would like to thank the Deuth family for their generous contribution and our anonymous donor who helped purchase a ham for each basket. We would like to thank Oregon Super Valu for their continued support of this program. Our committee would also like to thank Faith Discovery Church and their congregation for the use of their building for this project. Again, thank you to everyone who worked on making this year’s project a success. Your 2016 Christmas Basket Committee, Deb Ohlwine Judy Nettz Karen Merlak

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Former sheriff enters guilty plea; sentenced to probation From A1 the District 1 state police headquarters in Sterling for booking and fingerprinting, as he had been ordered to at the Nov. 10 hearing. He ordered Harn to complete that requirement within 24 hours as a condition of his probation. Gunnarsson also gave permission for Harn’s probation to be transferred from Ogle County to Peoria County, if that can be arranged, because he is now living in Morton. Gunnarsson cautioned Harn that he will be responsible to pay any costs associated with the transfer. Harn served as Ogle County sheriff from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by current sheriff Brian VanVickle in the 2014 Republican Primary. His salary was $87,000 per year. Prior to being elected sheriff, Harn was an Ogle County deputy for several years. He was charged Oct. 12 with two counts of felony theft. According to court documents, he is accused

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of buying numerous items with county funds, including electronic equipment, boat equipment, radio-controlled toys, party tents, coolers, weapons, hunting guns, Harley-Davidson clothing and accessories, adult novelty items, and outdoor fountains. The list goes on to include auto maintenance for his personal vehicles, Apple iTunes products, and radio advertising. The charges against Harn resulted from a two-year state police investigation that began shortly after an internal audit of the office in

December 2014 and January 2015. The thefts are said to have occurred between June 1, 2011, and Dec. 2, 2014. While in office, Harn stewarded a fund containing administrative tow fees and other money that was not included in the county’s budget. Sauk Valley Media began reporting Harn’s questionable spending from the fund in December 2013, including purchases of $7,500 in restaurant meals and more than $3,400 in clothing – such as Lucky Brand jeans, Under Armour polo shirts, HarleyDavidson clothing and gear, Men’s Wearhouse suits, shirts, ties, pants and shoes – for Harn and a detective. The tow fund was established in 2011 by a county ordinance that gave the sheriff’s department the ability to charge a $350 fee when it had vehicles towed, an effort to supplement the department’s budget. In the fund’s first two years of existence, about $210,000 was deposited, with one third – $70,000 – coming from sources other than administrative tow fees.

Carroll County Judge Val Gunnarsson, reads Michael Harn’s sentence Monday afternoon.

Potato bar is served Jan. 8 The Driven Disciples Relay for Life Team in Mt. Morris is once again raising money for the fight against cancer. The group’s well-known potato bars offer a baked potato with a large variety of assorted topping choices,

a slice of pie, and a beverage for a freewill donation. This year’s potato bars will begin on Sunday, Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church at the corner of Hitt (Ill. 64) and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris.

Others will be held the first Sundays of the month on Feb. 5, March 5, and April 2. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Help find a cure!

Grand jury fails to indict Mongan in boating death An Ogle County grand jury declined to indict an Oregon man accused of boating drunk and causing a crash that killed a Rockford woman in June. Marc W. Mongan, 46, will not be charged with a felony in the death of Megan Wells, 31, Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said in a news release Monday afternoon. After listening to witness testimony, watching video statements and considering other evidence, the jurors failed to find probable

cause to levy the more severe charges of felony operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol and aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft, Morrow said. The first could have carried 3 to 14 years in prison, the second 1 to 3 years. Under Illinois law, a finding of probable cause is necessary to bind a defendant over for trial on felony charges. “We respect the decision of the grand jury and believe that the jurors gave

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thoughtful consideration to the evidence presented,” Morrow said in the release.

“Without a finding of probable cause, my office is not legally able to proceed with felony charges.” Mongan still faces misdemeanor charges of operating a watercraft while under the influence and reckless operation. His next hearing is Wednesday. Wells died of blunt force trauma to the chest when the pontoon boat she was in, which was being driven by David D. Daily, 52, Leaf River, and the 18foot motorboat driven by Mongan collided around

8:40 p.m. on the Rock River about three miles north of Oregon. Wells’ husband, Robbie E. Wells, Rockford, is suing both men in Ogle County Court for wrongful death, accusing them of negligence and reckless operation of a motorboat. Daily was not charged. According to the suit, each man was operating in a “negligent and careless manner,” by driving too fast to stop, failing to signal while approaching or passing each other’s boats,

failing to pass the oncoming boat without interfering with its path, and failing to take the necessary actions to avoid the collision. Wells is suing for more than $50,000 in damages on behalf of himself and the couple’s three minor children, two boys and a girl. In their response to the complaint, filed Oct. 14, Mongan and Daily deny any negligence or recklessness. A case management conference is set for Jan. 20.

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Chamber Chatter The winners of the Polo Chamber of Commerce Christmas House Lighting Decoration contest held on Saturday, Dec. 17 were: first place winner is Chris Rademacher family who will receive $50 in Polo Dollars, second place to the Terry Jenkins family who will receive $25, third place to Ben Faivre and family who will receive $15 and three honorable mentions will receive $10— Greg Cross and family, Vern Shenefelt and family. and Dick Butler and family. Our Table Meal will be held on Mondays, Jan. 2, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, and May 29 at the FUM Church on East Dixon Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a free meal provided to our community. Every Thursday at the Polo Rehabilitation Health Center is coffee at the nursing home at 9 a.m. The Polo Senior Services Center will hold the following events, with everyone welcome to attend: Mondays - Coffee and cookies are provided. Tuesday – Line Dancing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursdays Burn exercise class from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - Fit for Life exercise class from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays – Line dancing 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays - Play 500 at noon. Wednesdays - PASS offers free popcorn at 8:30 a.m. Thursdays - Mexican Train at noon. Thursdays – 55 & Alive Group meets at 2 p.m. Fridays - Homemade cinnamon rolls are served starting at 8:30 a.m. for a donation. The Polo Public Library will hold the following events:

Dec. 27 – Book Club, “The Last Painting,” by Dominic Smith from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Polo Chamber Board of Trustees is attempting to issue Certificate of Recognition to Polo Chamber of Commerce member businesses celebrating five years, and then every five years

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Children’s Programs Story Time Class Thursday, Jan. 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Miss Randi Theme: Monkeys Every other Thursday morning children will learn the foundations of reading: creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, letter recognition, plus vocabulary building. Bring a friend and listen, learn and have fun.

Polo Library All programs are free (unless otherwise noted) and accessible. With the winter weather we are experiencing we will use the school closing as a guide to declare a closed day or early closing. If conditions deteriorate after we open please call ahead to make sure we haven’t already closed. If we are closed no overdue fees will be charged for that day. Reminder: we will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 for the Holiday. Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!

Middle School/High School Program Saturday, Jan. 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. The middle and high school group will have a book discussion, an activity, and make snacks. The book selection will be Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld.

Winter Reading Program The program will combine reading, activities and prizes for families. The program begins on Dec. 1, 2016 and continues until Jan. 31, 2017. There are rewards for Bingos and the prize for the highest number of Bingos will be a $300 Best Buy gift card. Come into the Library or call 815-946-2713 for more information.

Adult Programs: Pinterest Party Thursday, Jan. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Activity: Acrylic Snowman on 10 X 10 canvas There is a $5 fee for the Snowman Painting, due at registration. Please register at the Library or call

815-946-2713. Book Discussion Groups Library Book Club Monday, Jan. 23, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library Book Selection: Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan Senior Center Book Club Friday, Jan. 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Book Selection: Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini Technology Classes The Library offers classes on beginning computer, setting up emails, working on the internet, and other technology subjects that may be suggested by patrons. If you would like to have a class or one on one session, call the Library at 815946-2713, email library@ pololibrary.org or stop by. New to the Collection The following list is a small sampling of the new books available at the Library. Please come in and check out our new books on display located in each section of the library.

To look at our collection, visit our website (pololibrary.org) and view the carousel, follow the library on Pinterest or come in to browse the new sections in our bookcases Large Print A Sister’s Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne Adult Fiction Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark Young Adult Children of Icarus by Caighlan Smith The Fever Code by James Dashner DVD Allegiant Wildflower Polo Public Library, 302 Mason St., Polo, IL 61064 Phone: 815-946-2713 Santa was helping during the story time class with the Hours: Monday through theme of snow and Santa. Photo supplied Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Polo Public Library is Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and visit us on Facebook/Polo Public Library and “Like” more than books - we’re a Saturday10 a.m to 3 p.m. us. community resource! www.pololibrary.org or

Polo Activities Activities for Dec. 26-31 No school this week Monday – Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at Eastland, 3 p.m. Tuesday – Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at

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Cardinals take 11th place at tournament By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It may have been for 11th place and held in the junior high gym at the Forreston Holiday Tournament, but players from Pecatonica and the host school treated fans to tightly-contested overtime game. When things finally ended a little after 10 p.m., it was Forreston claiming a 56-54 win to finish the tourney with a 2-2 record. Maverick Seaton had an off-balance 10-foot bank shot at the buzzer for Pec, but the shot wasn’t even close and Forreston and its fans went home happy. Seaton hit a 3-pointer to pull his team to within 5554 with 12 seconds left. On the inbounds pass, Brandon Fyock was fouled and converted one of two free throws for a 2-point cushion. Brandon Schneiderman made a basket to start the overtime session for Forreston, but is was Fyock taking charge the rest of the way. The 5-foot-8 sophomore took a 3-point shot from the corner that rolled in and out before rolling back in for a 51-48 lead. “That night, it was about Fyock,” Forreston coach Travis Ross said. “He was outstanding in handling the ball against the pressure and trap. He hit free throws and had 23 points. We needed the ball in his hands.” After the Cardinals got the ball back with 1:30 left and holding a 51-49 lead, they went into a slow-down

offense. Forced to foul, Pec tagged Fyock twice. Fyock calmly sank four of four attempts to up the lead to 55-51. In the fourth quarter and overtime, the Indians were hurt by poor free throw shooting, making four of nine attempts. They blew several chances to take the lead in the final period. After Fyock hit a 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter, the Cardinals held a 44-38 lead. With Forreston going scoreless the first 5:40 of the fourth quarter, all Pec had to do was make free throws to take the lead. “We weren’t playing to lose,” Ross said. “We just weren’t aggressive. But, when we were aggressive, we had turnovers.” The visitors could only mange one of six charity tosses in that stretch, managing a 44-44 tie. “Pec had their chances,” Ross said. “We were lucky to stay the course. It was kind of an ugly win.” Bryan Edler finally broke the scoreless streak with a pair of free throws for a 46-44 lead. It was Seaton sending the game into overtime with a basket in the closing seconds. We ratcheted up the pressure in the second half,” Pec coach Ben Powers said. Fyock had a shot to win the game in regulation, but missed a long-range ball. Forreston’s Lane Henneman scrambles for a loose ball during the first quarter of their game against Pecatonica in Coming into the contest, the Forreston Holiday Tournament on Dec. 15. Photo by Randy Stukenberg both team were a bit weary, having played the night before, along with two other tourney games. Turn to B2

Marcos finish in fifth at tourney

Polo suffers losses at holiday tourney By Zach Arbogast ZArbogast@oglecounty news.com The Polo Girl’s Basketball Tournament wrapped up on Dec. 15, and the Lady Marcos would not taste victory in the end. The Polo girls faced off against the Oregon Lady Hawks on Dec. 12 in Game 3, losing 37-50. Oregon only led by two in the end of the first quarter, but they outscored Polo by seven points in the second quarter, bringing the lead to 28-19 at halftime. The lady Hawks went on to put up 25 points in the second half, compared to the lady Marcos’ 18, giving Oregon the solid victory. The following evening, Polo squared off against Prophetstown. The lady Marcos were outscored more than double by the lady Prophets, 14-30 by the first half. Polo did not score in the third quarter, widening the gap to 14-40.

Polo rallied in the fourth, scoring 16 points compared to the lady Prophets’ 5, but the damage was too much to overcome with a final score of 30-45, Prophetstown. Polo could take on Eastland on Dec. 14, seeing their worst loss in a commanding victory by Eastland, 67-30. The final games were held Dec. 15, and the lady Marcos fell against the West Carroll lady Thunder, 46-73. Polo held the lead in the first quarter, but being outscored by 15 points in the second quarter shifted momentum in favor of West Carroll for a halftime score of 14-30. The lady Marcos threw up 27 points in the second half, but West Carroll answered with a huge 43 point half of their own. The final standings for the Polo Girl’s Basketball tournament were: Dixon (C); Eastland (2); Prophetstown(3); Milledgeville (4); Oregon(5); Warren (6); West Carroll (7); Polo (8)

Oregon’s Emily Perkins fights for a loose ball with Polo’s Lani Bergstrom. Photo by Chris Johnson

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com After finally making a 3-point shot early in the second half against Milledgeville, Trevin Woodin look up to the sky as if to say thank you to the heavens. “When he made that shot, I think all his stress and frustration went away,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. “After that, he just went off.” It was Woodin leading Polo to a fifth-place finish by breaking out of a shooting slump that lasted nearly all of the Forreston Holiday Tournament. On Friday, the Marcos defeated Milledgeville 65-63. “Anytime you go 3-1 on the winners side of the bracket, its quite an accomplishment,” Messer said. Woodin had 24 second half points, after only scoring two in the first half. He also had five 3-pointers in that half, his first since the tourney opener against Lena-Winslow. With 15 seconds to play, Polo led 62-60 and then a Woodin free throw upped the advantage to 3-points. But, Chase Hutchison tied it for Milledgeville with a 25-footer. On Polo’s inbounds pass, the Missiles deflected the ball and it looked like the game was headed to overtime tied 63-63. But appropriately, it was Woodin grabbing the loose ball and getting a shot off right before the buzzer for the win. “It was a classic Polo and Milledgeville rivalry game,” Messer said. “It was back and forth, ebb and flow.” Milledgeville led 27-21 at half before Polo used a big third quarter to take the lead. “We were getting looks in the first half, but they weren’t going in,” Messer said. Kyle Ottens nearly matched Woodin, scoring 25 points, with Payton Harris adding 17 for the Missiles. Turn to B2

Polo’s Jake Simpson and Lena-Winslow’s Tanner Lawfer battle for the ball during action at the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Polo’s Braiden Soltow brings the ball up the court during the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Forreston came out quick: had early 8-0 lead From B1 “It was our third night in a row,” said Powers, a former Winnebago star. “You legs begin to go. Maybe that what happened to Forreston in the second half.” Pec lost to River Ridge on Wednesday. “After last night, there might have been some doubts for us,” said Powers. “With our potential, this was a moral victory.” Schneiderman sparked Forreston to an 8-0 lead on a pair of 3s. A 3-pointer by Josh Flick made it 15-5. Forreston’s next score was even more impressive. After the Cardinals corralled two offensive boards and then a loose ball, Josh Groshans Forreston’s Brandon Schneiderman puts up two points during the first quarter of their was the recipient of an assist game in the Forreston Holiday Tournament on Dec. 15. Photo by Randy Stukenberg and scored. He was fouled and scored to up the lead to

18-7. “That play demonstrated how active we were,” Ross said. “Credit to the kids for coming out hard.” On the other end of the court, defensive specialist Lane Henneman delighted the crowd with a block under the basket. With a 20-11 first quarter lead, the Cardinals appeared to be on another win over Pec, replicating a feat (49-44) from the week before. In the second quarter, the two teams traded baskets with guard Cole Heim stepping up for the Indians. Forreston had a 33-23 advantage going into the second half, but Pec scored on four straight possessions to pull within 41-38 before Fyock’s thirdquarter buzzer-beater. “It feels good to go 2-2

in your home tourney,” Ross said. “We’re starving for practice. That will help before going to the Plano tournament.” In the consolation semifinals, Byron beat Forreston 72-54. The game was much closer than the score indicated, as the Cardinals trailed by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter. “We had an intentional foul, technical foul and unraveled at the end,” Ross said. “I liked the defensive activity of Henneman and scoring by Edler.” Ross said. When asked if there was anything he learned about his team during the four games of the tournament, Ross used the work composure. “That’s something we need to work on,” he said.

Sterling Newman ends ‘Bago’s run at holiday tournament By Andy Colbert acolbert@ oglecountynews.com It was Sterling Newman surviving buzzer-beater games in the semifinals and championship to claim the Forreston Holiday Tournament. The Comets broke a 2-year string of titles by Winnebago and gave Newman its second title after also winning in 2013. John Wilson scored a basket at the buzzer to force overtime against ‘Bago in the championship game. Newman missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and had to purposely miss the second shot and hope for the offensive rebound. That’s what happened with Wilson’s putback to tie the game at 54-54. In the extra period, Newman ran away with a 69-60 win. “It’s been awhile since we won this tournament,” Newman guard Eli Leffelman said. “It feels good to play so

hard and come out on top.” It was Leffelman who sent the Comets to the finals with a last-second shot against Freeport Aquin in a 67-66 win. Aquin had the lead, but threw the ball away in the final seconds. With five seconds left, though, the Bulldogs looked to be in good shape. With only two second-half fouls, all they needed to do was foul whoever received the in-bounds pass and the game would be over. They failed to do that and Leffelman got a shot away. He missed it, but beat everyone from Aquin for the rebound and put it back in with less than a second left for the stunner. He was named to the all-tournament first team, along with teammate Kyle Schmitt. Also named were Ty Waller and Kenny Jones of ‘Bago and Austin Guy of Orangeville. Aquin beat Orangeville Newman’s Eli Leffelman (13) lets go of a runner over Winnebago’s Tysheon Waller (43) and Kenzell Jones (22) Friday night during the championship game of the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Philip Marruffo 54-34 for third place.

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Polo’s Rilley Peterson keeps a ball from going out of bounds during the Polo Holiday Tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Justin Young added 20 points for the Marcos. Polo hit the century mark in beating Rockford Christian Life 100-85 to advance to the 5th-place game. “It was the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of,” Messer said. “We’d get up by

20 and they’d come back.” Polo led from start to finish and the closest the Eagles would come was within five points late in the third quarter. In quite a rarity, Polo had three players turn in double-doubles. Young had 31 points and 18 rebounds. Reid Taylor had 15 points

and 14 rebounds and Braiden Soltow had 20 points and 12 rebounds. Brady Webb added 19 points. “They’d press us and we attacked at will and broke it,” Messer said. Staying in the tournament mode, Polo next travels to Lanark for the Eastland Tournament on Dec. 26-29.

Sports Column Thank you for making 2016 memorable By Denny Diduch Head Football Coach Forreston High School I would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2016 football season a memorable one for our Forreston football team. The success of the program this year and in the future is directly related to the support it receives from the community and the school. The boys’ dominating performances en route to our second State Championship is a reflection of the players’ dedication but also the strong support of their families, their school, and their community. Lane Schurr and the JH staff for the development of future Forreston Cardinals. Angie Janicke and Robin Kerchner for all their action packed photos throughout the season that captured the action, emotion, and passion found in high school football. Brian Daws for filming all fresh-soph and varsity games. Nina Moring, Katie Benning, Jennifer Timmer, and the Monroe Clinic for

providing medical expertise and advice on our sidelines and during the week. Mark Kuelling and Kirk Janicke for tallying statistics. Pam Greenfield, Joanne Becker, Kyle Zick, Travis Heinz, Christy Garnhart, Jonathan Schneiderman, and Superintendent Sheri Smith and the Forrestville Valley administration for the support and commitment to providing high quality experiences for all our athletes and students. FHS cooks for helping with the Mom’s Brunch and the playoff breakfasts. To all our bus drivers who safely transported us to all our away events. Jill Bunders and the Dance Team for the halftime entertainment, and for teaching the boys a few moves before Homecoming. Lucia Heitter and the cheerleaders for the spirit, support, and Thursday treats. Forreston and Leaf River American Legions for providing a Color Guard. The custodians for cleaning the locker rooms and fields after games and practice. The Forreston area ambulance crews for all their services at HS and JH games. Jake Groom and Shawn Nelson for managing the scoreboard. Chain Gang (Mory

Bronkema, Glen Ford, Gary Bronkema, Todd Barkalow, Jamie Hensley) for managing the sidelines in enemy territory. Larry Lipinski and the FHS Band for providing a top notch National Anthem, pre-game, and half-time performance. To Jerome Huenefeld and Heather Politsch for their help making weekly “wrist bands”. To Nicole Brinker and Matt Hanley for operating the end zone camera. To Mimmo’s Pizza for victory dinners during our playoff preparations. Varsity parents for preparing Thursday night dinners, pre-game travel bags, and Saturday morning “victory” breakfasts. To Tammy DeVries for being the “communication director” for the entire football program. Krista Carlson and her third grade class for their motivational video. The moms and dads of our players for cooking meals, washing clothes, and providing support to the young men of the football program. To Jes Diduch for acting as the coaching staff’s secretary. Boosters for the tremendous concession stand and financial support

Forreston coach Denny Diduch talks to his team following their win over Decatur St. Teresa in the Class 1A state title game in Champaign. Photo by Earleen Hinton

of all our programs. To our alumni who sent words of encouragement and motivation throughout our playoff run. Every football season is a memorable one, and this one was no different. The Forreston Football Program has experienced tremendous success and there are so many factors that contribute to a team’s special run to State. Our program and school

received considerable financial support from the following groups and individuals: Forreston State bank, Don Gipe Flooring, Moring Disposal, Beck Seeds, American Legion Post #308, Jeff Becker Farms, Crop Production Services, Green’s Motor Company Auto Sales, Union State Bank, State Bank of Freeport, Jerry and Kristine Daws, Bocker -Ruff Grain, Scott and Julie Heeren,

Dimond Brothers Insurance, Auto Repair Specialists, R&S Builders, German American State Bank, Bocker Auto Group, Koeller Forrest Hardware, Mimmo’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s of Freeport, and Forreston Sports Boosters. Finally, the coaching staff would like to thank our families for allowing us the luxury of coaching HS football.

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Recycle Christmas trees The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is once again coordinating Christmas tree recycling in Ogle County. Starting Monday, Dec. 26 live trees can be dropped off at the following locations. These trees will be ground up into usable mulch instead of going to a landfill. Mulch will be available at no cost for pick-up at most locations. Remove all decorations, lights, garland, and water stand. If using a tree bag for transport, remove tree from the bag.

Only trees are accepted at these drop-off points. The drop-off locations are as follows and will be in operation from Dec. 26 to Monday, Jan. 16: • Byron—Byron boat launch lot, E. Blackhawk Dr. (Rte 2) • Forreston—407 N. Locust St. • Leaf River—208 Railroad St. (near water treatment plant) • Monroe Center—Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. (south of railroad tracks) • Mt. Morris & Oregon— Oregon Park District Maintenance Dept., Hill St. • Polo—southwest corner,

Colden and Green Avenue. In some areas, local high school FFA groups from Byron, Forreston, Oregon, and Polo High schools will be collecting trees at the curb on Saturday Jan. 7. Have trees at the curb by 8 a.m. for this service. As with the drop-off, remove all decorations and do not place the tree in a bag. The areas where this service is provided are Adeline, Baileyville, Byron, Forreston, German Valley, Mt. Morris, Oregon, and Polo. For more information about this program, contact the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

Winter Weather Ice and snow covered the eastern side of the Oregon dam on Tuesday morning. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Dec. 14 Clinton Logan, 46, Rockford, was arrested for an outstanding failure to appear warrant. Logan posted $246 full cash for bond and is not required to appear in court. Dec. 15 Daniel Roman, Rochelle, was arrested for driving under

the influence of alcohol after deputies investigated a report of a crash in the 1300 block of South Mulford Road. Roman was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Daryn Jacobs, 48,

Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. He did not post $250,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16. Dylan Green, 24, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for drug court sanctions. He did not have a bond and was

scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16. Nicholas Schleicher, 33, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated battery to a peace officer. He did not post $250,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16. Otilia Bucio, 26, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for

obstructing identification. He did not post $5,000 (10 percent) for bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16. Dec. 16 At approximately 11:50 p.m,. deputies were dispatched to a disturbance at 8964 N Adeline Road. After an investigation, Sheena Kerwin, 31, Adeline, was arrested for

disorderly conduct. Kerwin was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 19 Aninn Stewart, 33, Chicago, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Stewart posted 10% of a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 13.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Dec. 13 At 11:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Oregon Snyder Pharmacy parking lot located at 201 N. Fourth Street involving a parked 2015 Chrysler belonging to Gail P. Tuttle, 65, Oregon, and a 1990 GMC driven by Clarence H. Hartsell, 85, Oregon. No citations were issued.

Dec. 17 Michael D. Ramsey, 25, Oregon, was arrested at 2:41 p.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Ramsey was transported to the Ogle County jail. Dec. 18 Jacob W. Cook, 22, Rochelle, was issued citations at 2:30 a.m. for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the

100 block of W. Washington Street. At 12:29 p.m., police investigated a twovehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Monroe and Washington Streets involving a 1993 Mazda driven by Damian R. Jacobson, 17, Oregon, and a 2006 Hyundai driven by Gabriel Beltran, 34, Mt. Morris. Jacobson was issued a citation for driving too fast for conditions. At 2:41 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle

traffic crash in the 100 block of N. Third Street involving a 1996 Chevrolet driven by Antonino Alfano, 48, Oregon, and a 2012 Chevrolet driven by Robert W. Alexander, III, 50, Oregon. Alfano was issued a citation for improper backing. Brandynn D. Jordan, 20, Oregon, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. for no valid driver’s license, improper lighting one headlamp, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Jordan was transported to

the Ogle County jail. Twenty one parking tickets were issued from Dec. 12-18. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Dec. 1218 Checking a Subject/

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Dec. 12 Ethan Elliott, 26, Pecatonica, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Timothy Harriman, 32, Byron, aggravated to elude a peace officer, jury status call Jan. 23. Tracy Reeder, 49, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 23. Vernon Taylor, 80, Arizona, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 23. Michelle Krall, 40, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Donald Sutton, 45, Leaf River, domestic battery, jury status call Jan. 23. Cody Greenwood, 24, Davis Junction, theft, jury

status call Jan. 23. Willis Yurs, 44, DeKalb, theft, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Joshua Tabor, 23, Rock Falls, unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, status hearing Jan. 23. Nicholas Morrissette, 24, Genoa, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Jan. 13. Taylor Young, 18, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful consumption of alcoholic beverage by a minor, unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Nisan Dean, 21, DeKalb, retail theft, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Jasper Rager, 28, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, unlawful restraint, status hearing Jan. 13. Jennifer Stark, 31, Rochelle, forgery, plea

hearing Jan. 6. Chad Jornlin, 41, Dixon, retail theft, jury status call, Dec. 19. Emily Lykken, 25, Oregon, theft, plea hearing Jan. 6. Leah Engelhardt, 27, Westmont, aggravated driving while under the influence, jury status call, Jan. 23. Debra Pinchot, 39, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference, Jan. 9. Conor Smith, 18, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to residence, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Steven Mieloszyk, 57, Belvidere, aggravated driving while under the influence, driving with a revoked license, pretrial conference, Jan. 9. Janelle Miranda, 37, Rockford, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver, pretrial conference, Jan. 9.

Ernest Elswick, 50, Oregon, driving with a revoked license, aggravated fleeing, pretrial conference, Feb. 14. Marcus Gaines, 21, Mt. Morris, delivery of cocaine, jury status call, Dec. 19. Juan Olguin, 34, Rochelle, delivery of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a public park, status, Jan. 6. Shawn Alms, 33, Rockford, aggravated driving while under the influence, driving while license revoked, Jan. 11. Michael Sowl, 31, Rockford, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault, Dec. 19. Ryan Hayden, 28, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, jury status call, Dec. 19. Bailey Gildea, 22, Lindenwood, delivery of a controlled substance, jury status call, Jan. 23. Autumn Houghtby, 23,

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Polo, robbery, pretrial conference, Jan. 9. John Wells, 31, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference, Jan. 9. John Wells, 31, Oregon, aggravated driving while under the influence, pretrial conference, Jan. 9. Edith Castaneda, 37, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference, Feb. 14. Cole Smith, 28, Rochelle, residential burglary, theft, pretrial conference, Feb. 14. Sammy Silvas, 38, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status Jan. 9. Peter Breckenfelder, 38, Sycamore, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call, Jan. 23. Robert Cook, 26, Rochelle, mob action, domestic battery, jury status call, Jan. 23. Lisa Patten, 39, Iowa, residential burglary, jury status call, Dec. 19. Dec. 14 Antonio

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Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing, Jan. 18. Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, jury stats call, Dec. 19. Andrew Jacobson, 32, Oregon, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, reckless driving, bond forfeiture hearing, Feb. 8. Ricardo Castillo, 39, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, jury status call, Jan. 23. David Vasquez, 43, Dekalb, aggravated driving while under the influence, plea, Feb. 1. Steve Holland, 44, Batavia, aggravated driving while under the influence, status hearing, Feb. 1. Brian Roop, 31, Leaf River, aggravated battery, domestic battery, jury status call, Jan. 23. Christopher Evans, 27, Polo, criminal trespass to residence, Turn to B4

Stay warm and safe in frigid winter weather As Illinois faces bitterly cold temperatures, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminded residents of the health dangers of extreme low temperatures and offered tips on how to stay warm. Frostbite Parts of the body most commonly affected by frostbite due to exposed skin include the face, ears, hands, and feet. Frostbitten skin is whitish and stiff, and the area will feel numb rather than painful. To treat frostbite, warm the affected part of the body gradually. Wrap the frostbitten area in blankets, sweaters, coats, and seek medical attention immediately. Do not rub frostbitten areas because the friction can damage the tissue. Hypothermia Hypothermia is caused by a drop in body temperature to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less and can be fatal if not detected promptly and treated properly. The condition usually develops over a period of time, anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Even mildly cool indoor temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees can trigger hypothermia. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk of hypothermia. Signs of hypothermia include forgetfulness, drowsiness, slurred speech, weak pulse, slow heartbeat, and very slow, shallow breathing If you notice these symptoms, take the person’s temperature. If the person’s temperature is 95 degrees or below, call a doctor or ambulance, or take the victim directly to a

hospital. A drop in temperature below 90 degrees can create a life-threatening situation. To prevent further heat loss, wrap the person in a warm blanket. Do not give a hypothermia victim a hot shower or bath because it could cause shock. Do not try to treat hypothermia at home. The condition should be treated in a hospital. Dress for the Cold If you need to be outside, the following suggestions will help keep you warm and protect your body from excessive heat loss. Wear several layers of lightweight clothing rather than one or two layers of heavy garments. The air between the layers of clothing acts as insulation to keep you warmer. Cover your head. You lose as much as 50 percent of your body heat through your head. Wear mittens rather than fingered gloves. Wear warm leg coverings and heavy socks or two pairs of lightweight socks. Wear waterproof boots or sturdy shoes that give you maximum traction. Cover your ears and the lower part of your face. The ears, nose, chin, and forehead are most susceptible to frostbite. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect the lungs from directly inhaling extremely cold air. Shoveling Cold weather itself, without any physical exertion, puts an extra strain on your heart so know your limits when shoveling snow, especially if you do not exercise regularly. If you have a history of heart trouble or any chronic health concerns, talk to your

Michael W. “Mick” Hokanson, 63, Mt. Morris, died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, after a long battle with cancer. Mick was born on Aug. 10, 1953 in Oregon, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Wolfe) Hokanson. Mick married Lori Wolff on March 24, 2016 in Oregon. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1971. Mick served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1976

health care provider before shoveling snow. You should rest frequently and pace yourself when shoveling. Remember to lift the snow with your legs, not your back. If you use a snow blower, never use your hands to unclog the machine. If you become breathless, stop, go indoors and warm up before continuing. If you experience chest or arm pain or numbness, stop immediately and go indoors; you may need to call 911. Over exertion cancause sore muscles, falls, and heart attacks. Heating Safety For people needing to use alternative sources of heat, IDPH has the following reminders: • Any heater that uses wood, coal, natural gas, or kerosene produces carbon monoxide (CO), so adequate ventilation is essential. • Never use a generator indoors, even with open doors or windows. • Do not use charcoal or gas grills indoors. • Do not use a gas oven to heat your home. You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Symptoms of mild to moderate CO poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and lethargy. Higher levels of CO exposure can cause fainting, confusion, and collapse, and if exposure continues, death can result. Weathering Winter information can be found on the IDPH website, and additional safety information is available on the state’s Ready Illinois website at www.Ready. Illinois.gov.

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Lois E. Voss Lois E. Voss, 88, Polo, died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Lois was born Feb. 18, 1928 in Rockfalls, the daughter of Ernest C. and L. Irene (Higley) Gilman. She married Harland J. Voss on June 7, 1947. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1987. Lois worked as a dental assistant for Lyons Dental in Sterling for many years.

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Dorothy M. Broege, 75, Polo, died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at home with family by her side. Dorothy was born on Oct. 12, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of Elmer and Della (Bingham) Hybarger. She loved her family and dog Holly dearly. Dorothy enjoyed running errands with her grandson Aaron Coffman, collecting owls, teddy bears, and any knickknack she could get her hands on. Survivors include daughters, Becky (Allen Vanlandingham) Jones, McCrory, Arkansas, Teresa (Harold) Thompson, McCrory, Arkansas; sons,

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Arlen R. Broege, Oro Valley, Arizona, Nelson (Marsha Sensenig) Broege, Dixon, Marty Broege, Dixon, Scot (Dodie) Broege, Sterling, Clark (Felicia) Broege, Conway, Arkansas; sisters, Rosie Reeder and Edith Sutterlin; brother, Elmer

Hybarger; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Kraft and Norma Marshall; brother, Walter Hybarger; grandson, Jesse Holloman; her longtime companion, David Yates; and ex-husband, Arlen W. Broege. Memorial visitation and service were held on Dec. 20 at Faith Discovery Church, Polo. Burial will be at a later date. The family wishes to thank KSB Hospital, OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Advance EMS, and Serenity Hospice. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Dec. 7, 2016. Private family services will be held at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret

Funeral Home, Goshen, Indiana, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences maybe sent at www.rrefh.com.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2014, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 19, 2017. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 9, 2017 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 19, 2017. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER.

Haijenga; one greatgrandchild; brother, Dean Gilman; and sister, Laura Jeanette Gilman. Visitation and services were held on Dec. 19 at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Burial was at Fairmount Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Rebel. She enjoyed attending church when able to and baking. Survivors include daughters, Jane (Roger) Palmer, Polo, Carolyn (Ron) Morse, Gasden, Alabama; son-in-law, Carroll (Sherry) Haijenga, Forreston; 10 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darla

Michael A. Stocker Michael Allen Stocker, 61, German Valley, died on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Michael was born on Sept. 30, 1955 in Freeport, the son of Cleo and Dorla (Fullerton) Stocker. He married Cynthia Richardson on July 9, 1994 in Oregon. He worked for more than 30 years as a diesel mechanic at CIT- Rockford Truck Sales. Michael was a member of the Indian Fantail Club of America and the Pigeon Association. His favorite times were spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Michael was an avid Chicago Bears fan and he enjoyed singing karaoke.

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Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Stocker, German Valley; son, Thomas (Lindsey Modlinger) Broadway, Forreston; three daughters, Jessica Maloney, Winnebago, Cally McNeely, Rockford and Kristen (Earl Mohme) Broadway, Forreston; three brothers, Carl Stocker, Richard (Wanda) Stocker, and Steve (Deb) Stocker; grandchildren, Jesse Stricker, Skyler Diestelmeier, Tyler Broadway, Owen and Hayden

Cagley, Chase and Daniel Broadway and Samantha Maloney; mother and father– in-law, Virgil and Beverly Richardson, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Dave, and Danny; and sister-in-law, Jean. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston, with Rev. William Heck officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday Dec. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory. Sign his guest book at www. burketubbs.com.

Michael W. Hokanson

sentenced to 209 days imprisonment, time served. Dec. 16 Lawrence Lohmiller, 67, Morris, aggravated driving while under the influence, driving with a revoked license, and criminal trespass to a vehicle. Status hearing March 17. Stat: 3/17/17 Jeffrey Hinson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, status hearing Jan. 4. Michael Cossia, 41, Rochelle, possession of

a controlled substance, preliminary hearing, Jan. 4. Christopher Fenelon, 54, Leaf River, driving with a revoked license, bench trial, Feb. 15. Brandon McMahon, 23, Rockford, attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a street gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, sentencing hearing, Jan. 9.

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to 1984. He worked security and drove trucks over the road before retiring. He loved his Chicago Bears and L.A. Dodgers. Mick is survived by his wife, Lori Wolff, Mt. Morris; brother, Jeff (Patricia)

Hokanson, Port Byron; niece, Erin (Tim) Wagner, Madison, Wisconsin; nephew, Erich (Jenny) Hokanson, Port Byron; four great-nephews, Jamie, Logan, Joseph, and Hugo. Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, A military service and gathering of family and friends will be at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge at a later date. A celebration of life will also take place in Janesville, Wisconsin, at a later date. A big thank you to Serenity Hospice and Home for all the compassion they provided.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 16-TX-25: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY TREASURER , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 05-12-300-002 05-32-133-006 07-21-401-006

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Be aware of phone scams The Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association is advising all Illinois county residents that phone campaign is currently underway that is fraudulently using the name Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation in their solicitation. Â According to a press release from the sheriff â€™s association, although the number appears to suggest an affiliation with an Illinois company that is not the case. Â Charities often solicit donors under multiple names.Â It is also listed as one of the Top 50 Worst Charities. CharityWatch is aware of this charity soliciting donors using the following names: American Police & Sheriffs Association, DPSF, and Police Officers Safety Association. This group is not registered with the Illinois Attorney Generalâ€™s Office according to the Charitable Database maintained by Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Â They are also not associated with any Illinois sheriff or legitimate police organization in Illinois. Telemarketing fraud costs billions of dollars each year. Â Phone solicitors who want you to act immediately or are offering a â€œtoo good to be trueâ€? opportunity are most likely fraudulent. Â

Remember that if you have any doubts, or are highly pressured - just hang up. Â You have the right to ask for the following information: 1. The name, address, and phone number of the organization for which they are soliciting. 2. The name, address, and phone number of the telemarketing firm. 3. The percentage of every dollar paid to the telemarketing firm. 4. Insist on something in writing prior to making a pledge or commitment. If you cannot get the answers to these questions do not hesitate to hang up the phone. Â Although, there are some legitimate organizations that use telemarketers for their fundraising efforts, the sheriffs of Illinois, through the Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association, are adamantly opposed to police groups and associations using telemarketers in their fundraising efforts, the press release said. Â Again, the Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association never solicits by phone. Â Should you receive a call from someone saying they represent your local sheriff or the Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association and are asking for donations contact the sheriff â€™s office immediately

or gather as much information as you can from the caller and report it to the Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association at ISA@ilsheriff. orgÂ The Illinois Sheriffsâ€™ Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail campaign throughout the state of Illinois endorsed by the individual sheriffs across the state. Remember these telemarketing tips: â€˘ Offers too good to be true usually are. Ask to receive the â€œunbelievable dealâ€? or the â€œamazing prize offerâ€? in writing so you can read it carefully before making a commitment.Â â€˘ Never give out your personal information over the phone or Internet unless you have initiated the contact. Legitimate business callers will never ask you for this information over the phone.Â â€˘ If a caller asks you to pay for an offer in advance or asks for your credit card number or Social Security number, tell the person you donâ€™t give out personal information over the telephone and hang up.Â â€˘ Remember that legitimate telemarketers wonâ€™t be turned off if you use these techniques. They will appreciate dealing with an educated consumer. Itâ€™s not rude â€“ itâ€™s shrewd.

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Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorderâ€™s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. Dec. 12 James. A Gabler and Sheila R. Gabler, warranty

deed to Corina L. Boyle, 5137 Murray Drive, Grand Detour Township, $74,500. Richard L. Graden and Linda L. Graden, warranty deed to Holdane Custom Paint & Body Inc, 602 S. Division Ave., Buffalo Township, $85,000. Raymond Floerke and Melissa Floerke, warranty deed to Bryan Austin and Lannette Austin, 12463

W. Haldane Rd., Lincoln Township, $30,000. Dec. 13 Tremayne Porter and Petrovaa Herrera, quit claim to Gene R. Kempson, 1094 N. Third St., Flagg Township. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc, warranty deed to Andrew R. Hopkins, 1100 S. Fifth St., OregonNashua Township, $136,000.

Dallas E. Hodges Jr, warranty deed to Renee L. Barnhart, 809 Franklin St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $63,500. Deborah A. Lutz and Richard A. Lutz, quit claim to Deborah A. Lutz and Richard A. Lutz, Multiple Parcels, 12160 N. Kennedy Hill Rd. and 12171 N. Kennedy Hill Rd., Byron Township.

Dec. 14 Blackhawk Bank, warranty deed to Contry Homes Group LLC, 1261 Everett Lane, Byron Township, $13,500. Katherine A. Folkerts, warranty deed to Jacob Long, 212 Maple Lane, Taylor Township, $131,500. Lyle H. DeVries, warranty deed to Lyle E. DeVries and Linda R. DeVries, 16395 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston

Township. Dec. 15 Andrew J. Carlson and Brittany A. Carlson, warranty deed to Sean R. Huston and Jamie J. Huston, 1012 N, Ninth St., Flagg Township, $115,000. Jerry L. Palmer and Bertha Elizabeth Palmer, warranty deed to William H. Norris, 502 N. Locust St., Forreston Township, $74,000.

Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Dec. 14, 2016 (Nov. 5, 2016) $195. Fabian Diego RamirezSanchez, 27, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 14, 2016 (Nov. 17, 2016) $160. Darin R. Zuniga, 42, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 13, 2016 (Nov. 21, 2016) $120. Karissa C. Call, 22, Polo, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 12, 2016 (Nov.

17, 2016) $120. Chad L. Smith, 34, Davis Junction, registration expired/1st & 2nd, Dec. 13, 2016 (Nov. 21, 2016) dismissed. Eric M. Higby, 44, Kings, disregarding stop sign, Dec. 12, 2016 (Nov. 14, 2016) $175. Kathy L. Stoecker, 51, Morrison, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Dec. 15, 2016 (Dec. 3, 2016) $175.

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. Wayne A. Graham, 45, Byron, DUI, Dec. 12, 2016 (Jan. 16, 2016) $5192.

Stephanie E. Burkhart, 37, Oregon, DUI, Dec. 12, 2016 (Sept. 1, 2016) $2891. Tyler R. Duschen, 16, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, Dec. 15, 2016 (June 19, 2016) dismissed. Brian L. Balch, 39, Chana, driving 1-10 mph above limit, Dec. 12, 2016 (July 20, 2016) $841. Tyler R. Duschen, 16, Davis Junction, speeding 2634 mph over limit, Dec. 15,

2016 (Aug. 13, 2016) $750. Kim E. Janicke, 48, Mt. Morris, driving on suspended license, Dec. 12, 2016 (Aug. 24, 2016) dismissed. Stephanie E. Burkhart, 37, Oregon, driving 1-10 mph above limit, Dec. 12, 2016 (Sept. 1, 2016) dismissed. Stephanie E. Burkhart, 37, Oregon, improper passing on shoulder, Dec. 12, 2016 (Sept. 1, 2016) dismissed. Kimberly C. Loyd, 31, Creston, driving 21-25 mph

above limit, Dec. 12, 2016 (Oct. 1, 2016) $300. Jared T. Lawson, 20, Forreston, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 14, 2016 (Nov. 3, 2016) $120. James A. Jeter, 39, Oregon, seat belt required (passenger), Dec. 16, 2016 (Nov. 6, 2016) $60. Melissa J. Sly, 40, Mt. Morris, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 16, 2016 (Nov. 6, 2016) $60. Tyler L. Jaborek, 24,

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Disbursements Salary & Wage Range: (Under $25,000) E Ditzler, L Gall, J Gunder, E Olsen, M Stebbins, P Stevens, R Wells ( $25,000-$49,999) E Finfrock, B Shepardson Disbursements to Vendors or Individuals ($2,500 minimum): ComEd $3,698.95; IMRF $17,688.55; J.H.M. Electric $2,727.18; PrairieCat $5,338.01; Saunders Plumbing & Heating, Inc. $5,508.45; West Bend Mutual Insurance Company $4,813.00. Disbursements by Category: Personnel $109,426.34; Collection Development $9,401.95; Programming $2,100.75; Technology $14,174.03; Grant Outlays $3,516.25; Facilites & Equipment $29,008.09; Operations $10,669.06. I, the undersigned, hereby do certify that I am duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the Polo Public Library District, Polo, Illinois, and as such official I do further certify that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief: Nancy Grossnickle, Treasurer, Polo Public Library District Dec. 22, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS State Street Bank and Trust Company as Trustee for Sovereign Bank Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-1 without recourse PLAINTIFF Vs. David Yerk; Sandra K. Yerk; U.S. Bank National Association; United States of America; State of Illinois; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00069

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Sandra K. Yerk Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 120 Harvest Glenn Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by: David Yerk Sandra K. Yerk the Mortgagor(s), to Firstar Bank, NA, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0006554; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporate Authorities of the City of Polo will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the following described real property: The South Fifty (50) feet of Lot One (1) in Block Three (3) of Aplington's First Addition to the Town, now City of Polo, situated in Ogle County, Illinois, which property is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Division Avenue and West Savanna Street in the City of Polo. The common address is 104 West Savanna Street and has a Property Index Number of 1409-451-005. The property is currently unimproved and devoted to nonspecific, nonproductive use. Bids for the purchase of the aforesaid interest in the subject property are hereby invited and will be received by the City Clerk at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays observed by the City) until January 3, 2017. Proposals shall be addressed to: City Council of the City of Polo c/o Susan Corbitt, City Clerk 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 and shall bear the legend, "Proposal-Sale of Real Estate", and shall include the name and address of the bidder. Bids shall be opened at the regular meeting of the City Council on January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as called on the Council's agenda. A contract may be awarded to the bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interests of the City of Polo. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The City Council further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. SUSAN CORBITT City Clerk Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22, 2016

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CURCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: PAULINE V. ROWLAND, No. 2016 P 100 Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of PAULINE V. ROWLAND. Letters of Office were issued on December 8 2016, to EARL D. ROWLAND, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amened, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after is has been filed. By: EARL D. ROWLAND Independent Executor

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2016, a certificate was filed in the County Ogle Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conduction and transacting the business known as: Grampa's Sweet Treats 5737 N. River Rd. Byron, IL 61010 Dated: November 30, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk December 8, 15, 22, 2016 Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 2, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setforth the ting names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting business the known as: White Pines Resort 6712 W. Pines Rd. Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Dated: December 2, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk December 8, 15, 22, 2016

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Only 16,000 miles Wow! Near new, Great mpg Full Warranty

2014 Nissan Altima

ONLY 1 AT THIS PRICE!

12,999*

10,999*

0 DOWN!

or $163 Mo**

or $179 Mo**

17,999*

or $263 Mo**

or $163 Mo**

Touch Screen Low Miles

Sunroof Only 64,000 Miles

2013 Subaru XV Crosstec 2012 Mercedes Benz C Class

ONLY 1 AT THIS PRICE!

19,987*

2007 Dodge Charger

7,999*

or $149 Mo**

Only 73,000 miles, V-6

2011 Chevy Silverado LT

26,999*

4x4 Only 56,000 Miles

Factory warranty Remaining

9,999*

14,987*

or $227 Mo**

Black Beauty! Tow Pkg, DVD Navigation

2010 Chevy Impala LS

Local Trade Show room New! Navigation - Sunroof

or $297 Mo**

Factory Warranty Affordable Luxury!

2011 Chevy Equinox LTZ

14,999*

or $297 Mo**

Stand out from the crowd! All wheel drive

Chevy 2013 Malibu LS

19,987*

or $297 Mo**

2008 Inﬁniti QX56

3.5 V-6 Black - sharp!

2007 Dodge Nitro SXT

10,987*

Local Trade 4WD

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000 - $25,000 - $3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+ - $5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.

HELP WANTED HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Nurse Manager (RN)

We are looking for an experienced professional to assume this key position on our nursing team. If you are to committed team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we can offer: • Excellent Starting Pay! • Major Medical $119/mth! • Dental & Vision! • Vacation. PTO & Holiday! • 401k with employer match! •Advancement Opps! • And Much More! For an immediate and confidential interview apply in person or call Katheryn at (815) 284-3393, email Dixon@Tutera. com; or apply on-line at www.vikus.net Dixon HC & Rehab Center 800 Division St., Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

505

CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000-$60,000 a year. We offer 401K, Health Ins., & home every night. Must have 2yrs experience 800-892-9587

Harbor Crest Home An 84-bed skilled nursing care facility in Fulton IL, 61252 (815)589-3411 Is seeking qualified nurses licensed to work in Illinois to join our team, full-time RN & LPN all shifts Competitive salaries Apply in person or submit resumes to harborcrest2 @mchsi.com EOE

Sedona Staffing Now searching for Sale Associate Starting at $12 FT huge potential for growth Also staffing General labor & welding 1st and 2nd shift Register in person at 1515A W Rd 30 Rock Falls, IL

EMPLOYMENT

505

TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS! TTI Inc continues to grow- Family Owned, Driver satisfaction is a priority! EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed* Step Deck*Van*LTL Reefer. Full benefits w/ Minimal health ins. Premiums, FREE after 5 years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program! Must have Class A CDL & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1-800-222-5732 Apply online ttitrucking.com

NEW TODAY Wanted: Heavy Truck Mechanic Class A License to perform Maintenance, Day Shift, Top Pay along with benefits. Oregon /Dixon area. Please send replies to Box #1355, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

NOW HIRING

STERLING

APPLIANCES

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130.

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

DIXON 1BR newly renovated, 312 Douglas $600/mo., $600 dep. No dogs. Call 815-440-2912.

POLO 3BR, no pets or smoking. $550/mo. $550/dep. 815-946-3744

STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT

• Parts Cleaners

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OREGON STORAGE

Various sizes Annual discounts

Christmas kittens, 9 wks, vet checked. Litter trained. Free to good indoor homes only. Call 815-595-4260 or 815-440-2467.

MiniDoodles, male & female, Red & white, $1500. Weimerdoodles 2 females $500. 563-212-7307. 782

MTD Snowblower 3hp 2 cyl 21” cut, new auger, good cond., $250 815973-3223

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

WANT TO BUY 795

Call: 732-2466

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AUCTIONS

615

Lenny Bryson

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Auctioneer

Sales of all types

NEW TODAY

Phone or Fax

815-946-4120

900 S. Division, Polo

New Year's Day Gun Auction January 1st 9:00am. 950 Firearms inc/ Colt, Win. S&W, Browning, Military, Antique to NIB 2601 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL Bauer Auction Service LLC. See complete sale bill & 6,000 photos at www.bauerauc tion.com State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

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8 Big Round Bales of Net Wrap Grass Hay, $360 815-225-7824

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

NEW TODAY

1-800-646-4399

HAY & STRAW

Border Collie, 3 yr., male, trained for sheep, w/ papers $300 815622-2622

SNOWBLOWERS

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE

Wood burning stove, 24”x24”x 24”, partial envelope, fire brick lined. Good cond. $275. I can load. 815-973-3223.

DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED

NEW TODAY

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

3BR 1BA $425/mo. 815-772-8943

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

1st Shift

761

MORRISON

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Full-Time Positions

HEALTH & FITNESS

710

Amish made oak table w/ 6 chairs, $700 815-9739600 Art Deco 1930's 18k white gold diamond ring, size 7 ½, ¾ carat a $700 815-973-9600 BF Goodrich P/245/55R18 sensor all 4 tires & wheels for 2014 Camaro. $650 OBO. 815-590-6544 Lg. sectional, olive green, bought at Knie's, $450 815973-9600 Norseman Wood or Coal burning Furnace, $550 Call lm 815-441-3270 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

NOW TAKING ORDERS for all natural fed and raised young roasting geese. All processing done at an inspected poultry processing plant Call 815-632-7254

CLASSIC CARS

904

Classic '85 Buick Riviera V8 Coupe, red w/white vinyl top, 80,500 mi., exc. ext/int upholw/leather stery. One family all ownership, working access., new battery, $4800 815-499-1957

AUTOMOBILES

905

1998 Neon Plymouth 147k mi. rebuilt transmission. New breaks good cond. $1,650 OBO. 815-938-2655 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

909

1998 Toyota 4 Runner; 172K miles, 4WD, Runs Great! $2,500 815-973-4282 2001 Mercedes ML 320, 132K, AWD, hitch, reliable. $5250. Call 815-312-0037

TRUCKS

910

1966 Chevy step bed C10 pickup. New 350 motor & trans. $8,000. Call 815-440-9132 for more details. 1985 Dodge PickProspector Up Truck & new complete, box 81,400 actual a great miles, project truck, $2500/obo 815632-7254

VANS

911

2000 Ford Conversion Van, white, 124k mi., 4 Capchairs + tain's bench converts to bed. VGC, $4,900 815-440-8023

2nd Shift

• Machine Operator • Welder • Painter • Parts Cleaner E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

SM-ST12812-1224

Apply online at etnyre.com

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4X4S

912

2006 Chevy Silverado LT, 3500 diesel 4x4, loaded. 163K mi. New tires/brakes. One owner. Runs great! Reduced! $15,900. 815-973-3281

BOATS/MOTORS

940

2015 Lund, under 50 hrs. on motor, 115 hp, Mercury 19.7 length loaded, 2 live wells - xm stereo plus much more, exc. shape. Must see to appreciate $20,000 firm 815-379-2427

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Astrograph Making snap decisions will lead to regret and could leave you in an awkward position.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Moderation will be important. Whether shopping, socializing or engaging in robust conversation, keep in mind that life is simple until one opts to make it complex.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t feel the need to take on too much responsibility over the holiday season. You owe it to your family to spend some downtime with them. Set your priorities straight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A personal or physical change will turn out better than anticipated. Make preparations that will help you head in the best direction possible. Express your feelings with affection.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Tie up unfinished business. Stay focused on building strong relationships with the people who can influence your future. Make romance a priority. A commitment or an offer looks promising.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You can mix business with pleasure in order to form better alliances with your peers. Engaging in open discussion and familiarizing yourself with what others like or expect will help you advance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Socializing with friends is encouraged, as long as you aren’t indulgent. A discussion with a personal or professional partner will turn sour.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Make romance and your health and children priorities. Your actions will be what count when it comes to your personal life. Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Express your feelings and do something special. Make travel plans or engage in something unique that will enlighten you and bring you closer to making an important decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care of any year-end tasks that an older relative is having trouble doing. It will end up being fulfilling for you, and the thanks you receive will be worth your while. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Keep your life simple and refuse to overspend just to appease someone. You cannot buy love or forgiveness. Truth, affection and genuine concern will be what win someone over to your side. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Offering your time to help a cause you believe in is fine, but don’t feel you have to pay for others’ problems or mistakes. Charity begins at home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make changes at home that will add to the year-end festivities. Aim to bring joy to the people you love through gestures of kindness and small offers of gratitude. ©2016 UFS

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2015 Nissan Versa Note S

2012 Buick Regal Premium

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2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1

2012 Nissan Frontier PRO

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2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL

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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche LS

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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2011 Toyota Camry XLE

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2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

2011 Cadillac SRX Luxury

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2013 Ford Escape SEL

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2015 Volkswagen Beetele 1.8T

2014 Toyota Camry LE

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2015 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT vpf125

2013 Ford Focus Hatchback

2009 GMC YUKON XL SLT1

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$16,495 $17,456 $17,994 $18,980 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

2012 Buick Enclave Leather

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$20.495 $20,670 $20,995 $21,995

Chevy-GMC Cadillac-Buick Showroom

GM Service

Toyota Chrysler Nissan Service

Toyota Showroom

Express Service/ Quick Lube

North Galena Avenue

*All prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Dealer not liable for errors.

Chrysler Showroom

Nissan Showroom