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Season Ends

New Flag

Christmas Angel

Forreston’s football season ended Saturday with a 12-8 loss to Le-Win in the state semifinal. B1

A large stationary flag was dedicated on Nov. 11. A8

Participate in the the Christmas Angel Project to make a child smile. A2

Cause of Leaf River fatal fire not yet determined By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The cause of the Nov. 10 fatal house fire in Leaf River has not yet been determined. Firefighter Gregory Wood, 19, died in the early morning blaze, and two of his family members were seriously injured. “Officially it’s still under investigation,” Ogle County Detective Brian Ketter said Monday morning. “We’re waiting for the state fire marshal’s office to finish their investigation. At this point it’s not at all suspicious.” He said the fire started in the downstairs along the west wall of the living room. Leaf River Fire Chief Steve Shelton said Gregory’s father, Marcus, 43, and brother, Travis, 16, were recently released from the Rockford hospitals where they were treated for burns and smoke inhalation. “Marcus was released yesterday [Saturday], and Travis a couple of days ago,” Shelton said Sunday afternoon. Marcus is the deputy fire chief, and Travis is a cadet firefighter. Gregory’s mother Nicole, an EMT, was treated and released from the hospital on the day of the fire. Gregory, a 2017 graduate of Forreston High School, had recently successfully completed EMT classes. An autopsy last week determined he died from smoke inhalation. Funeral services will be

held on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. with the visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m., both at the River Valley Complex, 605 Main St., Leaf River. Shelton said the team investigating the fire included the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigation, Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, and an insurance company. Shelton, who lives across the street from the Wood home, said he was awakened at about 12:40 a.m. on Nov. 10 when members of the Wood family pounded on his door for help. At that point, he said, the entire front of the two-story frame house was in flames. He said he and his son Aaron, also a firefighter, immediately went to the fire station. When they arrived back on the scene minutes later with a firetruck, the house was totally engulfed. “Basically there were flames coming from every window of the house,” he said. The Wood family rented the house from Lazette Rasmussen, of Steward. Fifteen area fire departments responded with mutual aid. Neighboring fire departments have been covering Leaf River’s fire calls and manning the station since the fire. The Leaf River Fire Department has set up a fund at German American State Bank, German Valley, to assist the Wood family.

Above: Demolition began late last week of the burned out Wood home at 209 W. Second St., in Leaf River. Gregory Wood, 19, died in the fire in the early morning hours of Nov. 10. Below: This memorial to Leaf River Firefighter Gregory Wood stands in the front yard out at his home at 209 W. Second St. in Leaf River. Wood died when the home was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of Nov. 10. Photos by Vinde Wells

Village board says no to solar farm By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

Season Ends Forreston’s Hunter Daws (25) talks to Brayden Walton (50) after the Cardinals fell to Lena-Winslow in the semifinals of 1A. Photo by Earleen Hinton

In This Week’s Edition...

Church News, A5 Classifieds, B6-B12 Entertainment, A6 Fines, B3

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

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

The Forreston Village Board said no Monday evening to a solar farm south of village limits. Board members voted 4-2 against recommending the Ogle County Board approve the special use permit necessary for Cypress Creek Renewables, a Californiabased company, to build a 20-megawatt solar energy farm on 200 acres of land south of Town Line Road, surrounding Ill. 26, owned by Rod Wubbena. Trustees Ken Toms and Jeff Freeze voted in favor of the recommendation, while Vickye Norris, Gary Buss, Ken Vinnedge, and Tim Drayton voted against it. Toms acknowledged how many changes CCR was willing to make to appease neighbor concerns, such as noise, proximity, and visual eyesores. “If you look at the final maps submitted to the county, [CCR] moved the whole farm back 350 feet from their original proposed location,

just to make people happy,” said Toms. Buss voiced concern over locking a large section south of village limits off from possible development for 40 years. “I feel like we’re essentially shutting off a mile south of the village from anything,” said Buss. Freeze said he understood the concern over development, but that in his 12 years with the board, he’s only seen one new building go up. Vinnedge’s main concern was that the people living outside village limits, but still operating and doing business inside of it, had representation, and that they were against it. CCR held a public meetings, conducted by CCR senior developer Scott Novack, on Aug. 17 and Oct. 16 with the adjacent homeowners and village board, respectively, to explain their mission and look for feedback. The project was met with resistance from the surrounding neighbors, many of whom posted signs in their yards clearly opposing the building of the farm.

Deaths, B5 Drew E. Crase, David A. Jones, Richard D. Lovelace, Lois J. Medlar, Goldie D. Reinke, Gregory J. Wood, Larry Woolcott

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Forreston to celebrate Christmas in the Country Forreston will celebrate its annual Christmas in the Country on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. Local business will serve Christmas goodies all day, will have special prize drawings, and have extended hours until 8 p.m. The Friday festivities start at 9 a.m. at First Methodist Church, where homemade rolls and coffee will be served.

The annual bazaar and Christmas Corner is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. and includes lasagna, soup, salad, sandwiches, and dessert. Faith Lutheran church will again offer up a variety of baked goods starting at 4 p.m. downtown in the building next to Sweetwood Interiors. The high school and junior

high choirs will carol in, and around, the businesses from 4 to 5:15 p.m.. The choir will be in Memorial Park by 5 p.m. to welcome Santa. Santa will arrive via a horse drawn wagon just in time for the community tree lighting ceremony. After the ceremony, kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the park until 6 p.m. and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Forreston Public Library.

The second annual scavenger hunt will start at 6 p.m. at the fire department. Registration forms are available at Koeller Forreston Hardware. The fire department will have cookies, cocoa, and a special drawing from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This year there will be horse drawn wagon rides with pickup and drop off points at the fire station, Memorial

Park, and the library. The wagon rides will run from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. The kids can make a pine cone bird seed feeder from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the park. Norene Sweetwood, of Sweetwood Interiors, is offering tips on decorating a Christmas tree. She is offering her expertise on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Finally the PTO is once again hosting the Christmas Extravaganza craft show on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Again on Saturday the local business will have holiday treats and special prize drawings. The Ladies of St. James church will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Green’s Motors.

PAW Patrol comes to Washington Corner By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Owners of three businesses at Washington Corner are doing their best to draw more of the Oregon Candlelight Walk crowd downtown. Besides holiday snacks and bargains, Gramma’s Attic, Creative Designs, and Niki Hunt Photography will have live mannequins in their front windows and a visit from the PAW Patrol. Skye, one of the characters on the animated television series, will be on hand to greet the kids who come downtown for the annual holiday event on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. At Gramma’s Attic, visitors can sign up to win a stuffed Skye, a cockapoo turned aviator, or a teddy bear that’s almost as big as store owner Sharon Bocker. “There’s a lot going on in town and I like it,” Bocker said. “We’re hoping for a good turnout. People have been gravitating toward Conover and the Coliseum. They need to come downtown, too.”

Bocker opened her resale shop last February and offers clothes and accessories for men, women and children of all ages. She will have specials just for Candlelight Walk. “Angel Ball is just around the corner, and I have dresses and suits for that,” she said. Next door at Niki Hunt Photography, Hunt is looking forward to her fourth Candlelight Walk, the second at her current location at Washington Corner. “I enjoy the whole process,” she said. Hunt has already won two awards for the best-dressed window at Candlelight Walk She was the first to have live mannequins in her window three years ago and the idea has caught on. “That’s something everyone is going to do this year,” she said. Hunt specializes in senior portraits and offers a complete photography experience from a style consultation to doing hair and make-up before the portrait sitting, and well as helping her clients design Turn to A3

Carol Bellows, owner of Creative Designs, watches as her long arm quilting machine does its work. She will be selling handmade quilts during Candlelight Walk Nov. 25. Photo by Vinde Wells

Lions hold Christmas Angel Project The Forreston Lions Club will hold its annual Christmas Angel Project. Angels are available at the Forreston Public Library, Forreston State Bank, and Koeller’s Forreston

Hardware. Each angel will have the name and age of a boy or girl. To participate, pick up an angel at one of the three locations, buy a $10 to $15

gift for the child listed on the angel, and return the gift with the angel attached to any of the locations no later than Wednesday, Dec. 13. The Lions Club will also deliver Christmas food

baskets again this year. Anyone who knows of someone who could use a food basket is asked to call Larry Dikkers at 815-2661856 or any other Forreston Lions Club member.

School Lunch Menu Nov. 20-24 German Valley Grade School Monday—pork tenderloin with a bun, carrots, pears Tuesday—chicken nuggets, corn, applesauce Wednesday—chicken

Tator Tots, mixed beans, Mandarin oranges Thursday—unavailable Friday—unavailable Forreston Grade School Monday—stuffed crust pizza, canned peas, Mandarin

oranges Tuesday—mini sausage pancakes, sweet potato tots, fresh fruit Wednesday—chicken patty on a whole grain bun, corn, mixed fruit Thursday—country steak,

mashed potatoes, applesauce, roll Friday—pork rib patty on a whole grain bun, broccoli, fresh fruit Junior & Senior High School Monday—chicken tacos, Spanish rice, corn-lettucecheese, peaches Tuesday—corn dog, seasoned fries, green beans, applesauce

Wednesday—pizza, tossed salad, peas, pears Thursday—chicken nuggets, fries, green beans, pears Friday—unavailable Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals. Lunch prices for the current school year are as follows: daily - $2.75, weekly - $13.75, monthly - $55.

Clarification

An article in last week’s paper said Oregon resident Marine Kuethe voiced dislike for the proposed South Sixth Street location for a new Ogle County Jail. Kuethe said what she is opposed to is closing the street and building a sally port that connects the new jail to the judicial center.

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County board expected to OK jail contract By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Plans for Ogle County’s new jail were expected to take a step ahead Tuesday when the county board considered a contract with HOK, a Chicago architectural and planning firm. Due to early deadlines for

Thanksgiving, coverage of the meeting will appear in the Nov. 30 edition. The agenda for the Nov. 21 meeting included a resolution for approval of a 60-plus page contract with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. to design a 70-square-foot jail facility in the 100 block of South Sixth Street across from the county’s judicial center.

Also on the agenda was a resolution to hire Raymond James for underwriting the purchase and sale of bonds for financing the new jail. In September the board approved issuing bonds not to exceed $28 million for the project. The agenda also included a closed session, presumably for discussion of ongoing negotiations with the City

of Oregon for the closure of a block of South Sixth Street between the judicial center and the jail site. The county board requested that the city council close the block to allow the new jail to be connected to the judicial center via a sally port. The city council rejected the county’s request to close the street on June 27, even

though a majority voted for it. Three of the five city council members voted to grant the county’s request to vacate the street. However, according to state statute, a super majority of four votes was required for the measure to pass. County board chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron,

confirmed Oct. 17 that the county had made a proposal to the city through the attorneys for both sides. The city discussed the matter in closed session on Nov. 14 but took no action. The county board was also expected to approve its budget and appropriations for 2018 on Tuesday. The new fiscal year begins Dec. 1.

FFA teams place high at events The Forreston FFA judging teams have been very busy lately. The Forreston team placed second Nov. 6 at the Section 1 Ag Sales Career Development Event held in Stockton. This contest allows students to practice agricultural sales practices for judges. Individual room winners were Anna Snider, Brooklynn Forreston’s FFA teams had a strong showing at recent Ag Sales Career Development Events. Above, Members of the Forreston High School FFA Hollis, and Hailey Kruse. The Ag Sales CDE team, left to right: Anna Snider, Brooklynn Hollis, Hailey Kruse, and Aaron Wubbena. Below are members of the Forreston High team competed at the District School FFA Meats CDE team. Left to right: Hailey Kruse, Brandon Skoglund, Brooklynn Hollis, and Anna Snider. Photos supplied 1 Ag Sales CDE at Sauk Valley on Nov. 14. The Forreston Meats judging team took first place Nov. 11 in the Section 1 Meats CDE held at Eickman’s Processing in Seward. Aaron Wubbena and Hailey Kruse were high overall individual and second high overall individual, respectively. Other first team members were Brooklynn Hollis, Anna Snider, and Brandon Skoglund. The team is now eligible to compete at the Illinois State FFA Meats CDE in Champaign on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Store owners get ready for Candlelight Walk From A2 their photo display afterward. She also does family photos. “I want to help them find things that fit their lives and their homes,” she said. “It’s about making memories.” For anyone wanting a warm memory, the answer may be two doors down at Creative Designs, where owner Carol Bellows will be

selling her handmade quilts. She will also have 20 percent off on the clothing she sells. Besides that, visitors can watch her long arm quilting machine at work, as well as her custom embroidery machine doing its job. “Power tools with thread is what I call them,” she said with a grin. Her sister-in-law Gig

Bellows will offer her handcrafted jewelry in her shop as well. Bellows has done custom embroidery for 16 years and added long arm quilting nine years ago. She moved from Pines Road to Washington Corner two years ago.

What is PAW Patrol? PAW Patrol is an animated television series for kids. It features a boy named Ryder, who leads a pack of rescue dogs called the PAW Patrol. They work together to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay. Each dog has a specific set of skills based on a real-life profession. They all reside in doghouses that can transform into customized vehicles whenever necessary. They are also equipped with backpacks called “pup packs” that contain tools that relate to the pups’ jobs. One of the characters, Skye, will visit Washington Corner during Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 25. She is a cockapoo and pilots a helicopter when called to a rescue assignment.

Sharon Bocker, owner of Gramma’s Attic in Washington Corner, holds Skye, the PAW Patrol stuffed animal she will be giving away at Candlelight Walk Nov. 25. She will also give away a very large teddy bear. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Earth Angels seeks holiday donations Eich Trust makes gift to Focus House Cheryl Lynn Eich, of Rochelle and Ashton, passed away on March 13, 2015 and designated in her will that the Foundation for Focus House receive a generous donation for use in programming. Knowing of Eichâ€™s passion for music and kids the Foundation Board decided to use the bequest for a music program at the Focus House. The music program originally began as a â€œUkulele Projectâ€? sparked by a donation of two ukuleleâ€™s by a private donor and the interest and curiosity of a Focus House counselor, Becca Moser. â€œThe idea is that ukuleles are relatively easy to learn to play and are affordable, so the kids are more likely to continue with the hobby after they transition out of the Focus House,â€? said Moser. Through the generous bequest from Eich, the Foundation has been able

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to purchase additional ukuleles, percussion, and other musical instruments to enhance the music program. Lessons are taught once a week by Focus House staff and other Ogle County employees Foundation for Focus House Board of Directors is very thankful for her generous donation to support the kids of Focus House, Moser said.

Earth Angels, headed by Linda â€œGrannyâ€? Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have â€œfallen through the systemâ€? and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15.Â All those wishing to sign up to be on the list to receive gifts must be screened. Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures,

Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Koellerâ€™s Forreston Hardware, Forreston; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Brideâ€™s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Stillman Bank at it locations in Stillman Valley, Oregon, Byron, and Rochelle; Byron Bank, Davis Junction; Dollar

General, Davis Junction; Sawicki Motors, Rochelle; and Oâ€™Reillyâ€™s Auto Parts, Dixon. At the drop sites, pick an â€œangelâ€? to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angelâ€™s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Friday, Dec. 15 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up. Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 18-22. Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278. Volunteers can earn

their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit the Earth Angel Facebook page. In addition, anyone wishing to send a letter or a card to a serviceman or woman, can drop off his or her wishes in Grannyâ€™s Mail Bag, located at every drop site.Â The deadline for all correspondence is Sunday, Dec. 10.

Bake sale is back Itâ€™s backâ€Śthe traditional Christmas Bake Sale sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church.Â This yearâ€™s sale will be held at a new location â€” Greenâ€™s Auto Sales, 301 N. Walnut, Forreston, on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ample parking is available.

The bake sale will include all types of Christmas treats: pies, cakes, candies, cookies, breads, and snacks. Proceeds from this special sale are used for various charitable organizations, both world-wide and locally.Â Â The public is invited to participate in this Christmas extravaganza.

Rose Thomas and her dog Annie.

Thomas to celebrate 90th birthday Nov. 25 Rose Thomas will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 25. Anyone wishing to send her a card may do so at 412 N.. Sixth St., Oregon, IL 61061.

New Dictionaries Leaf River Grange members recently presented dictionaries to third graders at Forreston Grade School, above, and at Poloâ€™s Centennial Elementary School, below. Making the presentations were Clifford and Myra Craven, Mary Jane Zipse, Wendell and Delores Poppen, and Chris Printz Photos supplied

While Rose asks friends and relatives that gifts be omitted, her dog Annie, has indicated that she will be accepting any and all dog treats and/or squeaky toys in honor of Roseâ€™s birthday.

Christmas concert planned for Dec. 3 Enjoy the joyous sounds of familiar and new holiday songs with a holiday concert by the Highland Chorale and Youth Choir on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Highland Community College Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The Highland Chorale is under the direction of Heidi Spotts-Manthey, with accompanist Nadia Wirchnianski.Â

Selections include â€œItâ€™s the Most Wonderful Time of Yearâ€? and â€œWe Wish You a Merry Christmas.â€? Under the direction of Dagny Brandt, the Highland Youth Choir is made up of 60 voices, who will perform holiday favorites like â€œPat-aPan,â€? â€œLa Navidad,â€? and â€œA Jolly, Jingling Carol Medley.â€? The concert is free and open to the public.

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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 CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

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(infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. 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.

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The 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. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815732-6166 ext. 5903.

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

“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.

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.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Friday, Nov. 24—Herald News Due Sunday, Nov. 26—9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Nov. 27—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Woods; 3 p.m. Good News Club Wednesday, Nov. 29—6:30 p.m. Bible Study

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m. January, March, May, July, September, November

VAN BROCKLIN UNITED EVANGELICAL FREE METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., OF MT. MORRIS Freeport 102 S. Seminary St. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Mt. Morris Worship Service 9 a.m. Senior Pastor February, April, June, August, Bruce McKanna October, December 815-734-4942 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Thursday, Nov. 23— FORRESTON GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Thanksgiving, Office Closed CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Friday, Nov. 24—Office 7246 N. Freeport Rd., 815-284-4554 Closed Forreston Pastor David Andermann Sunday, Nov. 26—8:30 Presbyterian Church in 815-632-6767 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. America 9 a.m. Worship Service Inner Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Pastor Drew Jones 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Service; 5 p.m. Youth Group 815-938-3605 Thursday, Nov. 23—Office Log onto our website at Closed http://www.efcmm.org to check www.forrestongrovechurch. com Friday, Nov. 24—Office out our latest opportunities and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Closed updates 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, Nov. 26—9 a.m. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Worship with Communion; FAITH DISCOVERY Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir 10:20 a.m. Education Hour, CHURCH Decorate Church for Christmas; 801 W. Oregon St., Polo FORRESTON REFORMED 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Meeting Jeremy Heller, Pastor CHURCH Thursday, Nov. 30—10 a.m. 815-946-3588 501 Third Ave. Bible Class 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 10 a.m. Worship Service 815-938-2424 OPEN BIBLE Nursery Available lylezumdahl@gmail.com 302 S. Franklin St., Polo We are an independent non9:30 a.m. Worship Luke Schier, Pastor denominational Christian 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 815-946-2848 church. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. FREEDOM LUTHERAN We include children in our CHURCH, ELCA Sunday Worship experience FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor Kathy Burkheimer “Grandkids Class” LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-222-7270 Ages 3-10 are dismissed right 402 Second Ave., Forreston Sunday Morning Worship after our Praise & Blended Pastor Scott Ralston at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Worship Time. Church 815-938-3203 Bible-Based “ A Church with a Heart — Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Passion for God In the Heart of Forreston” Together-Christian education Compassion for People 9 a.m. Sunday Worship for all ages following worship Visit Our Website: 10 a.m. Sunday School service PoloOpenBible.org Welcome Center is at FAITH UNITED 111 S. 4th St., Oregon CROSSROADS METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY CHURCH, Mission Statement: Loving, GRACE VALLEY WHITE PINES CAMPUS Growing & Serving in Faith CHRISTIAN REFORMED 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Handicapped Accessible CHURCH Pastor Chris Bradshaw 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Sundays at 10 a.m. Pastor Brian LeBaron German Valley 815-837-5255 815-946-3212 Pastor Jake Ritzema polo@crossroadscn.com Website: faithumcpolo 815-362-6601 We offer contemporary worship 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School for All Ages and relevant Bible teaching 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. Fellowship Worship Service 10 a.m. engaging messages, and powerful video FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GERMAN VALLEY Join us after the service in 505 Hill St., Oregon UNITED METHODIST our cafe for coffee, snacks & www.fbcoregon.org CHURCH fellowship 815-732-2642 Church and Main Streets Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Rev. Jared Cochran Don Plock, Pastor

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each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Rd. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. November’s Bible Books of the Month are I and II Corinthians.

Sunday, Nov. 26—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal & Brass Ensemble Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Adults & Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 ST. MARY CHURCH oregonumc@outlook.com 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Father Joseph P. Naill Followed by Fellowship and Office Phone 815-732-7383 All-Age Sunday School Office FAX 815-732-4742 Saturday, Nov. 25—4 p.m. Mass Schedule Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26—9 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Worship-Coin Collection; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. School; 11:15 a.m. Children’s Reconciliation Christmas Program Practice Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27—10 a.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Staff Meeting LEAF RIVER UNITED Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Tuesday, Nov. 28—6 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Cub Scouts Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Wednesday, Nov. 29—6:30 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Pastor David Poust a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 4:45 Friday, Nov. 24—Newsletter p.m. Children’s Christmas ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Deadline CHURCH Program Practice; 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26—10 a.m.; Wednesday Night Alive & 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Hanging of the Greens; 7 p.m. Father Joseph P. Naill Worship 815-946-2535 Choir Practice Sunday Mass Dec. 2—4 p.m. Agape Team LIGHTHOUSE UNITED 10:30 a.m. Practice; 5:30 p.m. Agape Praise METHODIST CHURCH Reconciliation Team Worship 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon First Sunday of each month Sunday, Dec. 3—8:30 a.m. Pastor Chan Ik Choi after mass Education Committee Meeting; Handicapped Accessible Religious Education 9 a.m. Worship-Communion; Worship Service 9 a.m. Youth Program 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m. 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 School; 11:15 a.m. Children’s Age Three through p.m. Christmas Program Practice Sixth Grade. Adult Bible Study Everyone is Welcome 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH MT. MORRIS CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 409 W. Brayton Road 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 9:30 a.m. Sunday School P.O. Box 2055 815-732-2367 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Sunday Activities: Pastor Ginny Haney Worship Services POLO CHURCH OF THE Phone: 815-734-4573 8:30 & 11 a.m. BRETHREN Office hours Monday - Friday Congress Ave. & Webster St. Coffee & Fellowship 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9:30 a.m. (The church is handicapped Thursday, Nov. 23— Sunday School 9:45 a.m. accessible) Thanksgiving Day, Church Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Leslie Lake Office Closed 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Friday, Nov. 24—Church Other Activities Include: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Office Closed Men’s & Women’s Groups, Saturday, Nov. 25—4-7 p.m. Confirmation Class, High PRAIRIE DELL Living Hope Church School Youth Group, Grieving PRESBYTERIAN Sunday, Nov. 26—8:15 Ministry, Outreach Ministry CHURCH a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. with Rockford Rescue 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Shannon 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Center, Adult Choir Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Monday, Nov. 27—2-4:30 For More Information Call 815-864-2448 p.m. Food Pantry Open the Church Office 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School Tuesday, Nov. 28—8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Bible Study; Quilting ST. WENDELIN 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Wednesday, Nov. 29—:15 CATHOLIC CHURCH p.m. Chimes Rehearsal 18 S. Linn St., Shannon REVIVE COMMUNITY Rev. Michael Bolger CHURCH NORTH GROVE 815-864-2548 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris EVANGELICAL Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Email: pastor@revivemtm. CHURCH Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. com 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Southern Baptist Forreston Sunday 7:30 a.m. Saturday Night Service Pastor Tim Hotchkiss 5:30 p.m. Church: 815-938-2194 SAUK VALLEY Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN SEVENTH-DAY Sunday School 9 a.m. ADVENTIST CHURCH CHURCH Worship Service 10:05 a.m. 416 Prospect St., Dixon 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 John Lewis, Pastor Craig Arnold, Pastor a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 815-677-9199 812-236-1213 Open at New Life Community 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Center 11 a.m. Worship Service Luncheon after services, ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL OREGON weekly CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Ill. 64 West 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. TRINITY EVANGELICAL Oregon Pastor Michael Hoffman LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-6847 308 E. Brayton 815-732-7211 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Mt. 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JAMES LUTHERAN Sunday School—9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and includes classes CHURCH Worship—10:35 a.m. for adults, young adults, teens, West Grove Road at children and infants. Columbine Rd. Special attention is given in Rev. Lucy Wynard LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Oregon police to take part in No Shave November Funds raised to battle cancer The Oregon Police Department is participating in the No Shave November Campaign to raise funds to fight cancer. No-Shave November is a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise cancer awareness. Police Chief Darin DeHaan lifted the department’s grooming policy and to allow officers to grow a beard. Along with the police officers, two Oregon Commissioners, Terry Schuster and Kurt Wilson, are taking part. Donations are being

accepted to support the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. To donate, go to no-shave. org/team/oregonpd. Contributors can donate to the team or click on a team member’s page and donate to the individual. The public can also go to the Oregon Police Department Facebook page and see pictures of the officers’ progress and get information to donate. Last year the department set a goal of $2,000 and surpassed it. “We again would like to beat our goal of $2,000 and raise as many donations as we can for this great cause,” said officer Matt Kalnins.

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Madrigal dinner is Dec. 8-9 The Oregon High School Madrigals will host its annual dinner and performance on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, 1922 Ill. 2 North, Oregon. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for both events, which will be held in Stronghold’s Brubaker Center. The cost to attend is $25 per person, which includes dinner and admission to the Madrigals’ performance. Reservations can be made by calling 815-830-4774 or contacting Katie Sheridan at ksheridan@ocusd.net. Checks should be made payable to Oregon High School Choir. The deadline for reservations is Monday, Nov. 27. The Madrigal dinner is an Members of the Oregon Police Department along with two city commissioners pose OHS Choir holiday tradiwith their current beards. Photo supplied tion, featuring choir members dressed in traditional renaissance attire, a brass quintet and a recorder choir. Each year’s dinners take on a different theme for the evening. This year the theme is magic. Dinner will be prepared by Stronghold’s kitchen staff under the management of chef Teri Faulkner. A Stronghold favorite, chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes, will be served with an additional three-course meal.

Community cantata to be performed Dec. 3 The annual community Christmas cantata will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris. This singular holiday event draws musicians and vocalists from all over northwest Illinois to perform, for free, year after year. Since its inception in 2004, the concert has been offered free to the public, with proceeds from donations given to local charities. For the 11th year, the beneficiaries will be food pantries, Loaves and Fish in Mt. Morris and Lifeline in Oregon, which have each received, on average, about $500 each year since 2010. Performers who return year after year say it puts them in the holiday spirit and that the hard work and long hours are worth it. Singers and instrumentalists represent many churches in the region, including Leaf River Baptist; Rochelle United Methodist; St. John Lutheran of Ashton; Faith Discovery Church of Polo; Van Brocklin United Methodist in rural Freeport; Christ Our Savior Lutheran in Dixon; Trinity Lutheran, Disciples United Methodist, Church of the Brethren, and Evangelical Free in Mt. Morris; United Methodist, Freedom Lutheran, St. Mary

ENAG plans art show for Nov. 25 The annual community Christmas cantata will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris. This is a photo from last year’s performance. Photo supplied

Catholic, and Lighthouse United Methodist in Oregon. Nelson Miller, who originated the community Christmas cantata in 2004, is again serving as music coordinator and producer. For the second year, Christy Lewis, will direct the concert. Lewis, a Mt. Morris alum, is an accomplished musician with a bachelor of fine arts in Music who taught music in public schools before earning two masters degrees and concluding her career

in education as a school administrator. She has directed the choir rehearsals, accompanied by Karen Larson on piano. Oregon band director Andy Eckardt has rehearsed the musicians, who will perform under the direction of Lewis at the concert. Winter Winds, the instrumental group accompanying the choir, is comprised of flutes, clarinets, French horns, trumpets, trombone, harp, percussion and piano.

The public is encouraged to arrive early for a preconcert performance by the Blackhawk Brass, directed by Andy Eckardt, which has performed at this concert for several years. A special number by harpist Kit Reynolds is planned during the intermission. “Invitation to a Miracle,” by Joseph Martin, tells the timeless story of the birth of Christ through poetic narration, scripture passages and creatively arranged

carols. The concert will conclude with attendees invited to join the choir to perform Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, a tradition begun in 2004 that remains an annual highlight. The public is invited to a reception in the Fellowship Hall of the church, following the concert. For more information call the Trinity Lutheran Church office at 815734-6354 or visit www. mmchristmascantata.com

Tickets now on sale for Dec. 2 Angel Ball Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 Angel Ball which will be held on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Barnacopia. This year’s event will feature a catered meal and cash bar by Costa’s Italian Restaurant. The theme this year is Music and will feature live music sets provided by Aireloom Music Studios

from Mt. Morris, the Oregon High School Madrigal Singers, and piano dinner music by Leo Cardenas. Cardenas was a piano virtuoso from an early age and now at only 10 years old he will wow attendees with his technique and ability. The ball’s popular Treasure Chest will return this year with Hamilton tickets inside.

This live production has swept the world and participants will have the chance to win tickets to the Chicago performance by purchasing a key. The winning key opens the chest. Everyone is invited to attend the Angel Ball and tickets may be purchased online at www.

serenityhospiceandhome. org or call 815-732-2499 to make a reservation. Tickets cost $85 each and a table of eight is $900. Gather a group of friends and buy a table. Help the Angel Ball by donating an auction item. All items should be turned in at the Village of Progress by Monday, Nov. 27.

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Great auction items include tickets to events, themed baskets, art, jewelry— nothing is too small or too big. To have an item picked up call 815-732-2499. Businesses may also show support by advertising in the event’s program which goes to all attendees. Anyone interested in advertising in the program should call 815732-2499. The Angel Ball is a 30-plus year tradition in Ogle County and it supports three local not-for-profit agencies: the Village of Progress, Serenity Hospice and Home, and the Rotary Foundation. The Village provides training services to persons with disabilities age 16 or older so that they may live a more fulfilling life. Serenity Hospice and Home offers care at home, at nursing facilities, at the Serenity Home just outside of Oregon. The Oregon Rotary Foundation provides a program of scholarships and grants for advanced education and assists organizations and programs that promote enhanced human potential. These agencies depend on the generosity of those who attend the Angel Ball to help fund their programs in the area.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group will have an art show during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. The ENAG gallery is located on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon. No fee is charged for the show, and parking is plentiful. Many different forms of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, ceramics, photography, alcohol ink, pen and ink, calligraphy, threedimensional art, prints, cards, and jewelry. Also the show will have a special display of art from the oil painting class taught by Carol Ubben. This year’s class focused on painting images of clouds. A wide variety of landscapes will be featured. Artists will be on hand to greet you. Information about all of the ENAG programs and workshops will be available during the show for those who are interested. In addition, ENAG members will host the famous Conover Square Holiday Cookie Table on the second floor of the mall. Have some cookies and enjoy the art. Everyone is invited to this celebration of art and community and the upcoming holiday season.

St. Bride’s bake sale Dec. 2 St. Bride’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas Bake Sale and Rummage Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a selection of baked goods and bargain-priced treasures. The church is at 1000 Ill. 64 West, Oregon. We publish wedding, birth, engagement, and anniversary notices for FREE. Email your submissions to: news@ oglecountynews.com or call us at 815-732-6166, ext. 5903.

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Jury trial for Marc Mongan set to begin Feb. 14 By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecountynews.com The case of an Oregon man charged with seven felonies in connection with a fatal boating crash is set to go to trial early next year. At a hearing Nov. 8, Ogle County Judge John Redington set a jury trial for Marc Mongan, 47, for Feb. 14-23. Mongan is charged with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class 2 felony; three counts of reckless homicide, all class 3 felonies; and three counts of reckless conduct, all Class 4 felonies. The charges stem from the death of Megan Wells, 31, Rockford, who was killed on June 24, 2016 when a johnboat Mongan was operating struck her when it went over the back of the pontoon boat she was riding in, throwing her overboard.

The collision occurred around 8:40 p.m. on the Rock River three miles north of Oregon. On a motion from special prosecutor David Neal, from the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s office, Redington dismissed six related misdemeanor charges against Mongan. Those included operating a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol, reckless operation of a watercraft, improper passing when approaching a boat, reckless operation of a watercraft, and two counts of careless operation of a watercraft. Redington also granted a motion from Mongan’s attorney David Tess, of Rochelle, for a continuance on pretrial motions. Tess said the prosecution presented him with new discovery information just before the hearing. “Until we have a chance to look over that discovery, we don’t want

to proceed,” he said. Redington set a hearing for Dec. 19 to consider the motions. Wells, the mother of three small children, was a passenger on a pontoon boat operated by her uncle David Daily, 53, Leaf River, when the collision with Mongan’s boat occurred. Daily and the other passengers on his boat, Phillip Lukes, 53, Chicago; and Sherry Bushre, 60, Chicago, refused treatment at the scene, as did Mongan. Nicholas Lamb, 30, Oregon, a passenger in Mongan’s boat was injured and taken to a Rockford hospital. During the hearing, Redington denied motions presented by Rockford attorney Chester Chostner that Wells’ husband Robbie Wells and her former husband Erik Langholf are named crime victims in the case. Chostner argued that Megan’s

three children — a daughter with Wells and two sons with Langholf — are suffering ill effects from the loss of their mother and are undergoing counseling. Redington said Chostner’s motions as presented do not meet the requirements of the law. “The law is very specific,” he said. “They [Wells and Langholf] must have suffered direct physical or psychological harm.” Rockford attorney Cynthia Koroll, who represents Megan Wells’ parents David and Robin Swaziek, Loves Park, then withdrew motions to have Daily, Lukes, and Bushre declared crime victims. The Swazieks have already been named crime victims in the case. An Ogle County Grand Jury failed to indict Mongan last December on felony charges of operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol and

aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft. Subsequently Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow filed two misdemeanor charges and four more were added in July. The Swazieks have been highly critical of Morrow’s handling of the case and in their behalf, Koroll filed motions in June asking for a special prosecutor. Redington, however, denied those motions, saying the allegations were sufficient to warrant the appointment of a special prosecutor to either investigate Morrow or prosecute Mongan. Then in August at Morrow’s request, Redington appointed Neal to prosecute the case. Mongan is also facing three civil lawsuits, one filed by Robbie Wells, another filed by Lukes and Bushre, and a third filed by Daily and his wife Leigh.

Building that houses Chana’s Post Office to be auctioned By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The building that houses the Chana Post Office at 300 Main St. in Chana will go on the auction block on Saturday, Dec. 2. A sign in front of the building announces the sale which begins at 10:30 a.m. and will be handled by auctioneer Joel Prestegaard, of Creston.

Both property owner Ruthanne Canfield and Oregon Postmaster Paul Tegeler declined to comment on the sale or the future of the post office at that site. Sale information says the postal service has a lease until June of 2018 on the downstairs of the two-story frame building. The upper story is a fourbedroom apartment. In the last 16 years, the

post office in Chana has faced closing twice as part of budget cuts proposed by the U.S. Postal Service. The most recent time was in November of 2011 and prior to that in 2001. The post office serves the village of Chana and the surrounding area. It has one full-time staff member. The rural route is handled through the Oregon Post The building that houses the Chana Post Office will be up for sale at a public auction on Saturday, Dec. 2. Photo by Earleen Hinton Office.

FFA offers Christmas trees

Courthouse tree came from Sand Ridge On a misty morning that gave no hint of the holidays to come, Bob Vogl, director of the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County directed staff of the Oregon Park District to cut the courthouse tree previously selected by Oregon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Dickson. The courthouse tree will be on display beginning Nov. 25. Enjoy its beauty, then drive

Oregon Park District staff members load the courthouse Christmas tree onto to a flatbed to take if from the Sand Hill Prairie to downtown Oregon. Photo supplied

to Sand Ridge to select a perfect tree. PPSOC is still accepting donations for stewardship work at Sand Ridge. Every $1 donated will be matched by $3 from the funding

organization. Email sonia.vogl@gmail. com or phone 815-973-4624 with your pledge. PPSOC is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization.

The Oregon FFA Chapter is gearing up for another Christmas season filled with the smell of fresh pine, an open log fire, and the laughs of Santa and Mrs. Claus in the background. The tree lot will open on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Sinnissippi Farm and Forest, 3122 S. Lowden Rd., Oregon, with special hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students have been working year round with trimming, watering, and maintaining the tree farm to

give the customers one of the best years of selections they ever seen. A variety of new trees offered, ranging from Scotch pine fresh to white pine. A tree for everyone is available, from choose and cut to picking from a large selection of pre-cut trees. FFA members will be there to assist with carrying trees, shaking trees, netting them, and even securing them to vehicles. They will also offer a concession stand with hot

apple cider, hot cocoa, and Cliff’s famous apple cider doughnuts. To top it all off, wagon rides will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and on all Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. Normal hours of operation will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information go to sinnissippitrees.com or call 708-710-8354.

Again, I want to sincerely thank each and every person who helped in any way, no matter how large or small the contribution of time or funds. I hope the whole community will enjoy the sight of our great American flag and that it will be a grand landmark for visitors and residents to see as they cross the bridge into Oregon. And may it also be a symbol of our appreciation for all veterans and for all those serving in the military who keep us safe and free. God bless the United States of America! Thanks again, Lou Vander Wyst Oregon

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Public Voice Enzler seeking more facts about new jail Dear Editor, The proposed size and location of the new jail lacks a factual basis. Of the seven Illinois counties that have a population no greater than twice that of Ogle, only one, in which a state prison is located, has a larger jail than that proposed in Ogle. Even the new jails being built in Adams and DeKalb Counties will have fewer beds than Ogle. Ogle County is losing population and the crime rate is decreasing. (See editor’s note below.) Why is the proposed jail to be almost doubled in size? It will also be used to temporarily house federal prisoners awaiting transfer to federal facilities and detainees awaiting deportation. In my opinion, this information has not been adequately publicized or addressed. The size and uses of this building make a small

downtown residential location inappropriate and illogical. As a city council member said, past experience is the best predictor of future experience. There are many “what ifs,” but what are the experiences that justify the size and location of this facility and rule out compromise and other options? The board made it clear they were seeking community input. The procedure for closing a street in Oregon was recognized and accepted by the county board. When a super majority vote was not reached, due to two council members listening to their constituents and other community members, the board chose to try to intimidate the city by threatening to sue it. The city council made a decision and the county board needs to accept it, even if it did not go the way they hoped. To do otherwise, is ignoring community input and undermining the democratic process. Cindy Enzler Oregon

(Editor’s note: The Illinois State Police index crime offenses shows an increase in crimes committed in Ogle County from 2014 to 2015, which are the latest figures available.)

Thank you from Conover Square Dear Editor, As the owner of Conover Square, I deeply appreciate all the support from the community. The tremendous turnout at the flag dedication ceremony was a great way to bring the two-year Love Our Flag project to a close. I would like to thank all those who had a hand in helping with the repairs and siding of the south wall. The cost of removing the deteriorating stucco siding, repairing the structure underneath, and installing new siding was beyond the financial capability of Conover Square. Several years ago, I had the idea of creating a huge American flag on the south wall and after researching the

siding options, determined that horizontal steel siding would be the most cost effective, low maintenance, long lasting material and would work best with the flag design. But that dream would not have been realized without the financial donations of Oregon citizens and businesses and the help of many volunteers. Commonwealth Edison created a safe working environment and Tip Top Roofing & Construction did a great job with the repairs and siding installation. The Hands On Oregon group was instrumental in getting the project completed and a very generous anonymous donor made it all possible.

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Crowd turns out for the Conover flag dedication Flag is on the side of Conover Square Mall By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Despite the cold wind, around 100 people gathered at Conover Square in Oregon Saturday to dedicate what may be the second largest stationary American flag in the nation. Hands On Oregon President Rick Ryland told the bundled-up audience that as far as he has determined the only flag larger than Conoverâ€™s 60x30-footer is one in Florida thatâ€™s twice as big. The flag on Conoverâ€™s south side was completed The 60x30 foot American flag on the south side of Conover Square was dedicated last week, just in time to be dedicated on Veterans Day. Saturday afternoon. Photo by Vinde Wells Oregon VFW Commander Robert Coulter praised the

project. â€œEveryone can see the City of Oregon values freedom and Americanism,â€? he told the crowd after the VFW rifle squad fired a 21-gun salute and member Stan Asp played â€œTaps.â€? Oregon Mayor Ken Williams said need for repairs to Conover came up in conversation with Ryland about two years ago. Ryland, he said immediately got to work, and within days came up with a drawing for the buildingâ€™s sagging south side, complete with the giant flag. â€œWhen I saw the drawing, I thought â€˜Thatâ€™s a big flag,â€™â€? he said. â€œWhen honoring America and our veterans, itâ€™s no time to think small.â€? Ryland credited Oregon resident Marine Kuethe with coming up with the idea for the flag and asked her, Coulter, and Williams to join him for the dedication ceremony, officiated by Rev. Kale Aluli, who was also the

keynote speaker. HOO, a not-for-profit, was formed in 2015 by Ryland and Jeff Hallock with the purpose of enriching the lives of Oregon citizens through local caring and creating excitement through volunteerism. As their first project, they chose repairing the south wall of Conover Square, which was bowed out and sagging, endangering the buildingâ€™s future. Besides providing volunteer labor, HOO undertook fund-raising for the project, and over the months donations came in from individuals, businesses, and organizations, including an anonymous contributor whose gifts totaled $165,000. Besides Ryland and Hallock, other HOO members are Fran and Clint Strouse, Sharon Wallace, Roselani Aluli-James, Lee Hadick, Joanne Reisner, and Lou VanderWyst.

Christmas craft classes set Christmas craft classes will be offered at the Polo Senior Center. A Christmas Farm House Craft class will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. For anyone who needs a gift for a grab bag or a hard to buy for person, or maybe just a simple Christmas decoration, this class offers an easy Christmas craft made from a Mason jar and cotton.Â All supplies will be provided the cost of the class is $10 per person, and

registration is required. Call 815-946-3818. Spoon Christmas Tree Craft will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Â For those who donâ€™t like to put up a big Christmas tree, this may be the solution. Why not make a Christmas tree out of spoons? Â The fee for this craft is $20 per person, and all supplies will be provided. Â Participants will take home three beautifully decorated trees, one 12- inch white tree,

one nine-inch silver tree, and one six and three-quartersinch white tree. Â All three will be trimmed out in holiday bling.Â A hot glue gun will be used for this craft. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited to 12 people. Sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 22. Â Samples of the trees are on display at the senior center. Call 815-946-3818 to register.

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Rev. Kali Aluli, left, reads the dedication of the American flag on the south side of Council of Conover Square Saturday afternoon while Rick Ryland, Marine Kuethe, Robert Coulter, sponsoring and Ken Williams join hands. Photo by Vinde Wells

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All programs at the Polo Public Library are free unless otherwise noted and handicapped accessible. Keys for Crafts The library is asking the public to donate old house keys to be used for craft activities. Please bring the keys into the library. Laura Ingalls Christmas Memories Thursday, Dec. 7 6 to 7 p.m. Join Laura as she reminisces about her child hood Christmases. Registration is required for this program. Children’s Programs Parents or caregivers must remain in the library if their child is under 10. Christmas at Plum Creek Saturday, Dec. 2 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come to the library to enjoy Christmas on the Prairie! We will be watching the movie “Christmas at Plum Creek” and making a Christmas craft. Registration for this

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Cardinals fall to Le-Win 12-8 in 1A semis Forreston ends the season 11-2 By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In a highly anticipated 1A semifinal, Forreston’s vaunted ground game ran into a brickwall Saturday in the form of Lena-Winslow’s front four on defense. Forced to go to Plan B, the defending state champ Cardinals nearly pulled off a come-from-behind win, but lost 12-8. “It’s no secret,” L-W defensive coordinator Kevin Milder said. “Our front four is the best I’ve ever coached. They set the tone for us.” With Ian Kuehl, Michael Jones, Parker Magee, and Isaiah Bruce clogging up the middle, Forreston had to revert to a combination of passing and outside runs to gain any traction. That was almost enough for Forreston to pull out the win. Long Pass Reception With less than a minute to play and down 12-8, Forreston quarterback Hunter Daws found AJ Christensen with a long pass at the L-W 5-yard line. Christensen leaped high but not enough to corral the pass, the only time the entire afternoon the all-stater did not make an athletic catch in traffic Then facing fourthand-7, Daws went to a wide-open Sam Barkalow, only to see Sean Ormiston race over to make a onehanded interception. It was Ormiston’s second interception of the fourth quarter. “I was no less nervous on those two passes than I was the previous 48 minutes,” L-W coach Ric Arand said. “What a great game. We stopped the run and made them pass. Shutting down the run – that’s the name of the game.” The Panthers took control early, driving down the field on 69 and 80-yard drives on their first two possessions for a 12-0 lead early in the second quarter. With L-W facing a thirdand-10 on the first drive after two Valentine carries for no gain, Forreston was hurt by a dead-ball unsportsmanlike penalty on Cade Kuelling. That set up a first-and-10 at the 17, with Ormiston scoring from a yard out six plays later. “That was a touchy call,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “I’d love to have that first series back.” L-W gave Forreston a taste of what was ahead by forcing a 3-and-out. L-W Takes 12-0 Lead Taking over after a punt, Valentine’s 17th carry of the game set up a 27-yard touchdown pass from Ty Chrisman to Gaige Schwartz, who outran the coverage for a 12-0 lead. “We didn’t match them physically,” Diduch said. Desperate for something to happen, Diduch rolled the dice on fourth-and-8 near midfield and Christensen responded with an 11-yard pass reception. Later in the same drive on a fourth-and-9, it was Christensen with an NFLcaliber catch near the sideline for a first down. But, L-W’s defense stiffened and Forreston could not score after a first-andgoal from the five. A slant pass to Christensen in the end zone in fourth down was overthrown. Christensen

wasn’t done giving L-W fits, though. “I knew I had to score,” said Christensen, who went from number 41 to 4 after his jersey was ripped during a tackle. The Cardinals got the ball back on a punt at the 37-yard line and had time for one play before half. On a throwback pass that Diduch brought out of the Cardinal playbook from years ago, Christensen leaped above two defenders and took a looping spiral from Daws. Breaking another tackle, he tiptoed down the L-W sideline for a score with 0.6 seconds left. “We’ve got a great player than can make things like that happen,” Diduch said. Receiving the ball on the second half kickoff, Forreston advanced to L-W’s 33-yard line, helped by a 19yard reception by Fuchs and a 13-yarder by Christensen. On fourth-and-1, Garett Badertscher was stuffed, by what else, the heart of the defensive line for no gain. In the manner of two prize fighters going at it roundafter-round, Forreston’s defense was also matching L-W, shutting down any serious threats by the Panthers. Cardinals Fight Back It was unfortunate the Cardinals had been knocked to the canvas twice before getting up to punch back. “It’s not fun catching up to Le-Win,” Diduch said. Other than the first two drives, Forreston would not allow L-W any serious scoring threats the rest of the game, holding the Panthers to under 200 yards of total offense. “I couldn’t be more proud of how we played,” said Forreston DB Gavin Fuchs, who may have slowed Valentine down a bit after a crushing hit midway through the game. “We played great. They played great.” The first L-W punt of the second half ended up at the 1-yard line. Christensen got his team out of that jam with a 39-yard run. Fuchs had a 6-yard run and 9-yard catch, which would have been good for a first down, but two illegal procedure penalties killed the drive. Both teams were whistled for numerous infractions. Cardinals Start Passing Meanwhile, Daws was doing all he could in an unfamiliar role as passer. Whenever the Cardinals needed something to happen on third or fourth and long, he avoiding the rush and nailed several pin-point passes (714-2 for 137 yards). For the record, Forreston had three more yards passing than rushing, not a recipe for a win. L-W’s next punt went to the 10-yard line and the Cardinals found themselves in trouble after Ormiston jumped in front of Fuchs an intercepted Daws at the Forreston 27-yard line. However, two straight L-W infractions forced a punt instead of a game-clinching score. For the third straight time, Forreston found itself starting a drive inside the 10yard line. The Cardinals ran off three first downs before turning the ball over on downs at the L-W 39-yard line with four minutes left. Costly Penalty Another costly penalty Turn to B2

Above, Lena-Winslow’s Rahveon Valentine hurdles the Forreston defenders and his own linemen during first quarter action. At left, Forreston’s Sam Barkalow (88) and Hunter Rogers (12) hug as AJ Christensen (4) hugs another teammate after falling to Lena-Winslow. Below, Christensen leaps into the air to make a catch during first half action. Christensen had to change his 41 jersey to 4 when it was torn on a previous play. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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Gavin Fuchs tries to block a Lena-Winslow punt during first half action on Saturday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

From B1 nullified a 20-yard run and caused L-W to punt for the fourth time in the second half. A shanked punt put Forreston in decent field position at midfield with 2:08 left. Three straight Christensen runs netted 19 yards and Evan Kelsey added seven more. That’s where the drive stalled after the incompletion and final interception. “Those two interceptions saved us,” Milder said. “Sean was burned on the sideline (touchdown) by AJ. He more than made up for it.” Besides its interior defense and the Ormiston interceptions, another key for L-W was stopping Forreston on four fourth-down tries. “Defense, defense, defense – that’s what this game came down to,” said Valentine. Forreston bows at 11-2, with its only losses to L-W,

while the undefeated Panthers play Tuscola at DeKalb on Friday for the 1A state title. “It’s been a long four years,” Barkalow said. “We’ve been held to some high standards. We’re emotionally spent. It’s been a long week.” Diduch echoed those comments. “We were all hurting,” he said, while fighting back tears. “We tried the keep the kids emotions in check this week. It was a special the way the school and community came together.” To honor the death of Forreston student Drew Crase, Le-Win painted the midfield logo blue, Crase’s favorite color, along with a moment of silence before the game. Crase, age 16, died in an auto accident Nov. 12 and Greg Wood, age 19, a 2017 FHS graduate, died in a house fire on Nov. 10.

Cardinals Thanksgiving Tournament Round-Up Forreston High School hosted its annual Thanksgiving Girls’ Basketball Tournament. On Nov. 18, Forreston lost to Rochelle, 56-64. The Lady Cardinals and the Lady Hubs remained neck and neck most of the game, with Rochelle mounting a solid lead deep in the fourth quarter. Alexus Houston led scoring with 13 points, followed closely by Courtney Timm with 11 and Allison Bondele and Danielle Hagemann with 10 each. Bondele led assists with five and rebounds with 10, and Sierra Reining had four steals. Nov. 16 Forreston defeated Morrison 26-20: Bondele led

scoring with seven points, followed closely by Paige Chamberlin and Houston with six points each. Houston also had four steals while Grace Carr grabbed eight rebounds. Nov. 17 Forreston fell to Eastland 27-55. Houston led scoring with nine points, with Timm and Carr following with six points each. Houston also had two steals, and Bondele had five assists and six rebounds. The Forreston Lady Cardinals prepare for their Monday evening 8 p.m. game against Stockton, and their Tuesday evening 8 p.m. game against Winnebago to conclude the tournament.

The Lady Cardinals took on the Lady Hubs Saturday morning during round three of Forreston’s Thanksgiving Tournament. Above, Courtney Timm (23) gets up for a rebound. Left, Allison Bondele (31) drives past Cheyenne Watson. Forreston suffered a tough loss to Rochelle, 56-64. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Polo Activities Activities for Nov. 27 – Dec. 2 Monday – Aplington Academic Meet vs. Oregon at Aplington, 3:45 p.m.; 6&7th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Faith Christian at Centennial – 4:00

Tuesday – 6th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Byron at Aplington, 4 p.m.; 7&8th Grade Boys Basketball at Forreston, 4 p.m.; HS Boys Basketball vs. Stockton at Polo, 6 p.m.; HS Girls Basketball at Aquin, 6

p.m.; Wrestling at GenoaKingston vs. GK, Wheaton, & DuPec, 5:30 p.m.

p.m.; HS Girls Basketball vs. Orangeville at Polo, 6 p.m.

Thursday – 6th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Oregon at Nash, 4 p.m.; 7&8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Oregon at Centennial, 4

Saturday – Rt. 72 Conference Boys Basketball at Byron, 9 a.m.; Freshman Boys Basketball Jamboree in Polo, 10 a.m.

Sports Column 1A playoff game did not disappoint By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Did the Forreston-LenaWinslow football game meet all its hype? You bet. In a game worthy of statechampionship pedigree, it was small-school football at it finest. Not only did you have star power in AJ Christensen and Rahveon Valentine, but the supporting cast lived up to the billing too. Find me another 1A game as physical as this. It’s a cliché, but worth repeating and that is the loser of this game has nothing to be ashamed of. Personally, I thought Forreston would win by a couple touchdowns and that is no way a knock on LeWin

In analyzing the first game, Forreston was on the verge of breaking a few plays wide open, but were held in check. Additionally, there were missed assignments and tackles on defense that gave up points. Thus, I reasoned the athleticism of the Cardinals would give them a decided advantage. My biggest fear came true, though, and that was Le-Win dominating the line of scrimmage. I also didn’t take into account sophomore Sean Ormiston, who had 10 tackles to go along with his two picks. With him and manchild Isaiah Bruce having two more years, look out NUIC foes. But, Forreston has a load of talent coming back, such as Garett Badertscher, Mitchell Heinz, Evan Kelsey, Hunter Rogers and many others. Back in August, when all of us were busy predicting

an easy romp to the state title for Forreston, none of us socalled media prognosticators took into account the growth and maturity factor. Le-Win coach Ric Arand did. After the first game between the two teams this year, I asked how a 44-7 loss in 2016 changed into a 28-14 win in 2017? Introspectively, he said that Forreston graduated more in the line and his team improved more. Coach Knew More That’s one of the many reasons why coaches know more than the casual fan. Could it be also that the Forreston kids were so good as juniors, that their growth track had a ceiling, keeping in mind how difficult it is to measure such thing. So, we’ll just leave it at conjecture, but Arand was on to something. With two wins over the Cardinals, his theory on

the improvement of the two teams from one year to the next was not a fluke. During the 2015 track season, P/F coach Ryan Deets made a point to tell me about a freshman hurdler he had who was as competitive as anyone he’s been around. That kid was AJ Christensen and after watching his performance Saturday, it’s easy to see why Deets felt that way. Spectacular is the word used to describe what Christensen did all afternoon. He was not going to be denied and made plays that 99 percent of people can’t. What a joy it was to watch him compete at the highest level and all of us fans will miss the excitement he brought everytime he touched the ball. Personally, I’m also going to miss seniors Gavin Fuchs and Sam Barkalow for the insightful and articulate comments after games. Both had maturity about

them seldom seen in high schoolers. While we’re giving plugs for both sides, add Valentine to that list. He’s speaks from the heart in interviews with praise for both teams. Important Play Every game has a play in it that doesn’t show up in the scorebook, but is critically important at the time. One such play for Forreston was made by Cade Kuelling. With L-W up 12-0 and Forreston having run only four plays, a squib kick went in Kuelling’s direction. With several L-W players ready to pounce on the loose ball, Kuelling barely managed to fall on it. Had L-W recovered at that point in the game, it could have been disastrous. Sometimes it’s the little things that matter. Off the field, credit needs to go to a person from Orangeville, who won the 50/50 drawing, worth several

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hundred dollars. He gave pretty much gave all of it back to both schools’ athletic programs and to the Crase family. It was an outpouring of support from all of the NUIC for Forreston in their time of sorrow, further enhancing its reputation as one of elite small-school leagues in the state.

County Record 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. Robert J. Murbach, 36, Byron, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Oct. 30, 2017 (May 4, 3027) $325. Peyton D. Ludens, 17, Davis Junction, headlight violation/1st & 2nd, Oct. 30, 2017 (July 27, 2017) dismissed. Peyton D. Ludens, 17, Davis Junction, transporting/ carrying alcohol/liquor (driver), Oct. 30, 2017 (July 27, 2017) $318. Nathan P. Hunt, 17, Monroe Center, driving 2125 mph above limit, Nov. 1, 2017 (Sept. 28, 2017) amount not given. Taylor S. M. Piper, 21, Oregon, wrong way on divided highway, Oct. 31,

2017 (Sept. 30, 2017) $120. Deborah L. Gaston, 61, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Nov. 1, 2017 (Oct. 5, 2017) $170. David A. Rudis, 46, Oregon, unlicensed, Oct. 30, 2017 (Oct. 16, 2017) dismissed. David A. Rudis, 46, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Oct. 30, 2017 (Oct. 16, 2017) dismissed. Aaron J. Nehrines, 34, Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Oct. 30, 2017 (Oct. 18, 2017) dismissed. Samantha J. Graham, 19, Byron, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, Nov. 9, 2017 (June 19, 2017) $300. Sabrol J. Cox, 24, Mt. Morris, driving on suspended license, Nov. 8, 2017 (Aug. 31, 2017) $300. Sabrol J. Cox, 24, Mt. Morris, driving 1-10 mph above limit, Nov. 8, 2017 (Aug. 31, 2017) dismissed. Heather M. Hatch, 40, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Nov. 8, 2017 (Aug. 26, 2017) $195. Christian R. White, 21, Oregon, seat belt required (passenger), Nov. 8, 2017 (Sept. 17, 2017) $60.

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Field Work A farmer discs a field west of Mt. Morris on Monday afternoon. Area producers were busy utilizing the dry, mild weather to harvest their corn crop and prepare their fields for spring planting. Photo by Earleen Hinton

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Nov. 13 Sandra Hurtado, 37, Rochelle, driving while license suspended, status hearing Dec. 15. Jason Otten, 47, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, status hearing Dec. 18. Brayan Pulido, 22, Pingree Grove, fleeing or attempting to elude, status hearing Dec. 11. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Dec. 18. Treava Sliger, 47, Rock Falls, possession of a

controlled substance, 402 conference Dec. 8. Jacob Spies, 25, Lake Zurich, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, plea hearing Dec. 11. Mary Hart, 68, Chana, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, status hearing Nov. 30. Ryan Hayden, 29, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing Dec. 18. John Hayer, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of controlled substance, failed to appear, bond forfeiture hearing Jan. 10 Reuben Burgess, 27,

Esmond, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Dec. 18; domestic battery, status hearing Dec. 18. Shannon Ellis, 36, Polo, possession of a weapon by a felon, status hearing Dec. 8. Amanda Nuckles, 25, Rochelle, non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, preliminary hearing Nov. 29. Manuel Penaran, 34, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing Dec. 18. Ian Green, 23, Polo, aggravated battery, status hearing Dec. 7. Craig Hochmuth, 31,

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

claim to Kevin P. Sullivan and Laura E. Sullivan, 5690 N. Blackwood Rd., Davis Junction.

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.

Nov. 14 Joshua J. Shaw and Jennifer Shaw, warranty deed to Kevin Morrison and Dannielle Morrison, 104 St. Francis Drive, Grand Detour Township. Laureen Silva, Nathan J. Noble, James D. Smith, Linda O’Neal and Kimberly Shelly, warranty deed to Christopher McKeown and Allison McKeown, 1167 Bradley Lane, Oregon, $44,000. Jose R. Zambrano and Irene N. Zambrano, warranty deed to Seth L. Larsen, 305 Rosalind Rd., Rochelle, $84,500. Amy C. Quillen, quit claim to Amy C. Quillen and Brian J. Nauman, 421 First St., Stillman Valley.

Nov. 13 Jeffrey G. Bocker and Barbara Bocker, warranty deed to Joshua Roop and Sara Chesnek, 9461 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River, $142,500. Byron Bank, warranty deed to Nitram Properties Inc., 1735 N. Sauk Trail, Oregon, $195,000. James L. Reed and Kathy S. Reed, warranty deed to Phillip Young and Delene J. Young, 506 S. First St., Oregon, $53,000. Corey L. Schreiber and Amber L. Schreiber, warranty deed to Jillian R. Kaskavage and Richard A. Wilsie, 3959 E. Country View Drive, Byron, $302,000. Kevin P. Sullivan, quit

Fischer Brothers LLC, quit claim to Byran Austin and Lannette Austin, vacant land at Baileyville Road and Pit Road, Forreston Township.

Nov. 15 Guillermo Saurez, quit claim to Maria Isabel Saurez, 1177 Ave. E, Rochelle. Kenneth M. LaFleur, warranty deed to Terry A. Podeszwa and Laurie A. Podeszwa, 6575 E. Skinner Rd., Stillman Valley, $355,000. Willard J. Feimster and Marilyn M. Feimster, warranty deed to Daniel Duich and Heather Duich, 4293 E. Open View Drive, Byron, $290,900. Lindenwood Union Church, warranty deed to Mark R. Pawlawk and Ginger M. Pawlak, North Walnut Street, Lindenwood, $5,000. Sarah L. Sulser and Ellen E. Hamrick, quit claim to Sulser-Hamrick LLC, 6970 E. Lindenwood Rd., Marion Township. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, warranty deed to Tiffany West and Bryon West, 6658 W. Midtown Rd., Mt. Morris Township, $65,600.

Oregon, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, status hearing Dec. 18. Juan Casillas, 22, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting, possession of firearm ammunition without a Firearms Owner Identification card, status hearing Dec. 7. Chris Stanbbery, 52, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, jury trial Jan. 16. Marcus Gaines, 22, Mt. Morris, delivery of cocaine, status hearing Dec. 7. Nicholas Hollis, 30, Stillman Valley, pleaded guilty to unauthorized video taping. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 12 months conditional discharge and ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological

or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, have no contact with the victim, and pay total fines and costs of $1,770. Nov. 15 Trendall Lewis, 35, Rochelle, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, status hearing Dec. 15. Nov. 16 Bradley Beach, 33, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, threatening a peace officer, sentencing hearing Jan. 11. Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Dec. 8.

Nov. 17 Robert Curatola, 30, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Dec. 13. Dominick Kramer, 27, Carbondale, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Dec. 13. Ryan Rosenbalm, 27, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years mandatory supervised release and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $8,093. Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Turn to B5

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

These violations occurred in the 400 block of West Washington Street.

Nov. 13 Tyrel R. Harriett, 36, Oregon, was issued a citation at 3:20 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of 14th Street.

Brett M. Bradley, 36, Rockford, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. on four counts of burglary that had just occurred at four local businesses. Bradley was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 16 At 2:46 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of Franklin Street resulting in the arrest of Jeremiah J. Pumfrey, 28, Oregon, for disorderly conduct. Pumfrey was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Gregory A. Lints, Sr., 58, Oregon, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. for no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Lints was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 18 Christopher T. Rozakis, 33, Oregon, was arrested at 5:26 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft. Rozakis was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Jeffrey M. Plantz, Jr. 19, Dixon, was arrested at 8:35 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for resisting/ obstructing a peace officer. Plantz was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

verbal/written warnings were issued from Nov. 13-19. 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 Nov. 13-19 Checking a Subject/Vehicle 13 Citizen Complaints........ 6 Animal Complaint.......... 2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem................. 6 Assist EMS / Other Department.......... 5 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............. 1 Lockout Vehicle/ Building......................... 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line....................... 2 Traffic Stops................. 18

One parking ticket and 12

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Nov. 14 Brian Roop, 32, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $3,987. Roop posted $75 and was released. He is scheduled to appear again in court on Dec. 18. At approximately 6:49 a.m., deputies responded to 102 Main St. in Leaf River in reference to a stolen vehicle. With the assistance of the Winnebago Police Department, the vehicle was located in the 100 block of Clayton Court in Winnebago a few hours later.

The offender, Donald Sutton, 46, Leaf River, was taken into custody by the Winnebago Officer for two outstanding Ogle County warrants and relayed to the Ogle County Sheriff ’s Deputies. Sutton was additionally charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle and driving while license suspended. Sutton was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Nov. 15 Maria Galvan, 55, Belvidere, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended and contempt of court. Galvan’s full cash bond was set at

$7,444 pending a Nov. 16 court appearance. Adrienne Hartsell, 28, Ashton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. Hartsell’s bond was set at $5,000 (10%), but Hartsell was released on a recognizance bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17. At approximately 11:11 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in the 2700 block of North Illinois 2 for a traffic violation. The vehicle fled from deputies westbound on Mud Creek Road, eventually continuing onto Illinois 64. The driver of the vehicle, Ethan Eklund, 20, Rockford, was eventually apprehended

in the 2700 block of North Indian Heights Road. Eklund was arrested for aggravated fleeing to elude, reckless driving, no valid driver’s license, and on an outstanding Rockford Police Department warrant. Eklund was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Nov. 17 Zachary Wilson, 24, Byron, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Wilson’s full cash bond was set at $436 pending a Nov. 17 court appearance. Rickey A Davis, 27, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at

$1,298. Davis was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 22. Nov. 19 Justin Cook, 21, DeKalb, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Cook was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

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Drew E. Crase Drew E. Crase, 16, of Forreston, died on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. Drew was born May 16, 2001, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Chris “Bud” Crase and Jennifer (Barncord) Groom. Drew was a junior at Forreston High School. He loved playing basketball and was proud to be a Forreston Cardinal. He also enjoyed his time this past summer playing for Sauk Valley Magic Basketball team. Drew loved family more than anything. He loved spending late nights teaming up with his brothers and friends playing video games and just “goofing around” with them. Drew was also an amazing

friend, and he made sure everyone he met became his friend. He is survived by his parents, Chris “Bud” (Jamie) Crase and Jennifer (Tim) Groom; brothers, Peyton, Brayden, Jake, Ethan, and Sam; grandparents, Rose Barncord, Jack and Barb Barncord, Charlie and Linda Crase, Mike and Audrey Groom, and Neal and Jerria Cady; along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,

Richard D. Lovelace Former Milan area resident, Dr. Richard D. Lovelace, of Venice, Florida, died on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 26, 1936, he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1954 and earned a B.A. at Augustana College, an M.S. in Educational Administration at Western Illinois University, and Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Iowa in 1975. Thirty years of his career in public education were spent in administrative positions including serving as Superintendent of Schools in Illinois and Iowa. He retired in 1993 from the Oregon, Illinois, school

Lois J. Medlar Lois J. Medlar, 92, lifelong Oregon resident, died on Monday Nov. 20, 2017 at Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Oregon, the daughter of John and Muriel (Stoffregen) Long. She married Gene Medlar on May 21, 1955 in Oregon; he died on May 25, 2017. Lois was a 1943 graduate of Oregon High School and worked for many years for Dr. Franklin Swan in his medical practice in Oregon. She was a member of Oregon United Methodist Church for more than 60 years where she also taught Sunday School and was a

Larry Woolcott Larry Woolcott, of Lena, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend went to his eternal home to be with the Lord, family and friends on Sunday,Nov. 5, 2017. Age is no longer important as he will now always be young and healthy. Larry graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1972, married his blind date, Christine Thill, on Nov. 1, 1973, and together they started their family in August 1974. Family was extremely important to Larry, and he loved spending time with all of them, especially his granddaughters. He was known to go out of his way whenever he could to help with them. He enjoyed visits with family and friends either by phone or in person. “Uncle Lare” as he is fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, was always good for a laugh. Larry enjoyed his work as a manager and machinist in injection molding for many years ending a long career at

district. In addition to holding membership in numerous professional organizations, he served several Homeowner Associations as board member and president. He was a long time member of Rotary International and a member of Oregon VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Lois was best known for her love of children and ran a day care from her home. She is survived by her son, Terry (Vickie) Medlar, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; daughter, Sharon Bocker, of Oregon; grandchildren, Troy (Laura) Medlar, of Maryville, Ohio, Ashley Wineman, of Alliance, Ohio, Shanna Blankenship, of Rockford, Cari Gomer, of Cummings, Georgia, and Bradley Bocker, of Chana; 9 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents; brothers, Sylvan, George, Wendell, Harold, and Robert Long; PNC in Polo in December of 2013. In his spare time, he loved boating on the Mississippi River. For a number of years he rented part of an island from the Army Corp. of Engineers with his brother Jerry, and they kept house boats there. Larry and Jerry were known to take a pontoon boat up to Bellevue, Iowa, for breakfast on many weekends. Once Larry could no longer boat, he still liked to come watch the river and particularly enjoyed watching bald eagles in early spring and leaves change colors in the fall. Larry’s primary love was his dedication in faith to Jesus our Lord and Savior. He shared that love and passion with his church family at the Evangelical Free Church of Lena. He enjoyed helping with Awana, VBS, and attending Bible study. He will be greatly missed by all. Larry is forever etched in the hearts of his loving wife, Christine (Thill) Woolcock; daughters, Laurinda (Nathan) Howe,

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and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Frank and Edith Barncord, Juanita McClintock, Lester and Anna LaBudde, and Fred and Thelma Crase. Funeral services were held on Nov. 19 at Forreston High School, 601 E. Main St., Forreston, with the Rev. John Tilstra officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport. Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., in Rockford completed the arrangements. A memorial fund is being established in Drew’s name. Memorial contributions can be sent to PO Box 515, Forreston, IL 61030.

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David A. Jones

David Allen Jones, 75, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris. Dave was born in Chicago on Oct. 29, 1942. Dave was raised in Princeton, Sterling, and Dixon as a boy and later moved to California where he spent most of his life. In his later years, he moved to Ohio and then back to Illinois. Dave was extremely talented in many areas of life. He was a master tool and die maker for most of his career. He was a creative inventor, an artist, poet, and loved to tinker in his work shop. Dave loved the Lord and Visit olsonfh.com to send was active in choirs, Bible condolences.

studies, and other activities. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father and served the Lord at Pinecrest in spite of his physical challenges. He is survived by his first wife, Joy, their three children, Allan, Scott (Gloria), and Tamara; as well as their two grandchildren, Marshall

Goldie D. Reinke

Goldie Doretta (Eppler) Reinke, 96, of Rochelle, died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at the Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. She was born Dec. 2, 1920 on the family farm in Ohiowa, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Louise (Domeier) Eppler. The family moved to a farm in Chana, while she stayed in Nebraska until she graduated from High School in 1937. She married John L. Reinke on Sept. 24, 1939 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Paynes Point. She became a member of the church and was active in the Rebekah Circle, served on the church council, taught Sunday School, and was also a member of the Pine Rock Garden Club. Her hobbies included gardening, collecting salt and and sisters, Bernice pepper shakers, cook books, Ostrander, Rogene Dvorak, and plates, and reading. Florence Wiebenga, and She is survived by two Marjorie McGinnis. Funeral services will be Gregory J. Wood held on Friday, Nov. 24 at Gregory J. Wood, 19, of 2 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon, Leaf River, died on Friday, preceded by a visitation Nov. 10, 2017 at his home. Gregory was born on Sept. beginning at noon. Pastor David Rogula will officiate. 16, 1998 in Rockford, the A private family burial will son of Marcus and Nicole be at Oakwood Cemetery, (Wiles) Wood. He graduated from Mt. Morris. Forreston High School in the Memorials in Lois’ name may be made to Oregon Cass of 2017. Gregory started at an early United Methodist Church or Serenity Hospice & Home, age as a Leaf River Fire Cadet until he completed his Oregon. cadet training, earning his Go to www. full radio number. In 2014 he became farrellhollandgale.com to an emergency medical leave condolences. responder, which he was the Talena (Scott) Wuebbels; first and youngest in Illinois and granddaughters through Swedish American April Woolcock, Jennifer EMS. Gregory loved firefighting Wuebbels, Elizabeth Wuebbels and Olivia Howe. so much he joined the Valley Fire He will be forever loved and German Department. remembered by his sister, Faye He completed his EMT (Darryl) Wybourn; sisters-inlaw, Kay Woolcock and Karen B Certification through Community Woolcock; many nieces, Highland nephews, cousins, friends and College, Freeport, in the spring of 2017. a few aunts and uncles. The family welcoming him to his eternal home with Jesus are his parents, Clarence and Selma (Olson) Woolcock; From B3 a sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia West, 36, Marilyn and Tom Costello; Forreston, pleaded guilty and two brothers; Edward to aggravated identification Woolcock and Gerald theft. Woolcock. Judge Robert Hanson Larry’s family wishes to sentenced her to 80 days invite family and friends to in jail, which is stayed join in the celebration of until Nov. 15, 2019, and Larry’s life. 30 months probation, and Memorial services were ordered her to submit to held on Nov. 21 at the DNA testing, random drug Evangelical Free Church of testing, cooperate with Lena. and satisfactorily complete Graveside services will psychological or substance follow at a later date. abuse assessments or In lieu of flowers, a treatment as recommended, memorial fund has been have no contact with the established. victim, and pay total fines Condolences may be sent to and costs of $6,167. the family at www.leamonfh. Counts of financial com. exploitation and theft were Paul Harris Fellow. He was an avid follower of the Chicago Bears. While a student at RIHS, Dr. Lovelace covered all Rocky and Western Illinois sports for the Rock Island Argus and later served as Sports Publicity Director for the University of Dubuque and Augustana College. Dr. Lovelace is survived by his wife, Roberta; daughters, Kathryn (Pete) Carter, of Viola, Nancy Collins, of South Elgin, and Stacie (Mark) Hinrichs, of Dubuque, Iowa; and also by grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne F. and Susan Lovelace; sister, Sandra VandeWoestyne; and grandson, Cole R. Matkovic.

daughters, Lois Olson, of Prosser, Washington, and Ruth (Vic) Wiley, of Bloomington; daughter-inlaw, Lou Reinke of Rochelle; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John; son, David; parents; a greatgranddaughter, Heather Fjetland; half-brother, Willie Schroeder; brothers, Lawrence, Elmer, Clarence, Melvin, LeRoy, and Reuben; sisters, Leona and Melvina

In his free time Gregory enjoyed riding four wheelers, shooting guns, and spending time with his family. He worked for Joe-Eng Dairy Farm in German Valley. Gregory is survived by his parents, Marcus and Nicole Wood, of Leaf River; brother, Travis Wood, of Leaf River; grandparents, Jim and Melinda Wiles, of Leaf River, Bev (Mike) Campbell, of Shannon,

Junior and Kierra; his current wife, Carole ReisingerJones; his brothers, Ted (Kris), Randy (Thelma), and Cliff (Linda). He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; and son, Marshall. The last four years Dave and Carole have resided at Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris. A memorial service was held on Nov. 18 at Lost Lake Community Church of the Nazarene, 90 W. Flagg Road. Memorials have been established for the Good Samaritan Fund at the Pinecrest Community Home, 414 S. Wesley Avenue, Mount Morris, Ill. 61054. Arrangements were completed by Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris. Eppler, Ruby Rager, and Arlene Barr. Funeral service were held on Nov. 20 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Paynes Point with the Rev. Andrew Kayes, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home completed the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for the Serenity Hospice and Home or the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. A special thank you from Goldie’s family to Dr. Jason Popp and the staff at Rochelle Community Hospital, Serenity Hospice and Home for their caring and compassion, and the staff and residents of the San Gabriel Assisted Living in Rochelle, who made Goldie feel like one of the family. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence. and Greg (Julie) Wood, Clarksville, Tennessee; great-grandparents, Jack and Nonie Wiles, of Leaf River, Ray and Linda Swanson, of Byron, Betty Wood, of Oregon; aunts and uncles, Jessica and Jason Stoll, Alex Wiles, James and Patty Wood; several great aunts, great uncles, and cousins, Sadie, Nolan, and Tyler; step-aunts and uncles; and many other family members. Gregory was preceded in death by his greatgrandparents. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at the River Valley Complex, 605 Main St., Leaf River, with Rev. Randy Snyder officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the River Valley Complex. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Leaf River Fire Department.

State’s Attorney dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Casimir Williams, 19, Dalton, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, jury status call Dec. 18. Keith Livingston, 43, Stillman Valley, driving wile license revoked, plea hearing Dec. 1. Michael Medlar, 36, Byron, residential burglary, status hearing Nov. 27. Steven Mieloszyk, 58, Belvidere, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 12. Jonathon Miller, 38,

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NOLA LOUISE HARTLE, Deceased. No 17-P-95 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given in the death of Noal Lousie Hartle. Letters of office were issued on October 24, 2017 to Dennis L. Rosenbalm, 610 South 6th Street, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, and Dawn L. Rosenbalm, 2360 S. Southwind Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois, 61061 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerkm of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representatives, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a clain filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2017. DENNIS L. ROSENBALM and DAWN L. ROSENBALM, Independent Co-Executors For the Estate of NOLA LOUISE HARTLE, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl Williams McCarthy LLP P.O. Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732- 2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com

November 9, 16, 23, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARAINE KAY SCOTT, Deceased. No. 2017 P 66 NOTICE OF CLAIM Notice is given of the death of Laraine Kay Scott who died on February 12, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on September 7, 2017 to Amanda J. Martinez as Independent Executor, whose address is 601 S. Division Avenue, Polo, Illinois, and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than May 23, 2018 and any claim not filed within that period is barred, Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Kelly Flessner Attorney for Executor

Prepared by: Kelly Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 kf@hsdixonlaw.com November 22, 23 30 & December 7 2017

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE ALPINE BANK & TRUST COMPANY as Successor in Interest to ALPINE BANK OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, Case No. 17 CH 84 MATTHEW C. MARSILI, KIM M. MARSILI ONEMAIN FINANCIAL OF ILLINOIS, INC. f/d/b/a AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCING SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

To: UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for foreclosure of a mortgage and other relief on the following described property in which you have or claim in interest: The West 100 feet of Lot 49 in Block 6 in Crill's Addition in the Town of Monroe Center, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book “D” of Plats, page 9, in the Recorder's Office in Ogle County, Illinois, all situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Property commonly known as: 102 South Street, Monroe Center, IL 61052. Title Holder of Record: MATTHEW C. MARSILI and KIM M. MARSILI Identification of Mortgage: Mortgage from Matthew C. Marsili and Kim M. Marsili, husband and wife, to Alpine Bank of Illinois dated September 30, 2004 and recorded October 8, 2004 in the Ogle County Recorder's Office as Document No. 0411738. Property Code/PIN: 12-21-482-009 Now, therefore, unless you, the said defendants, “Unknown Owners” and “Non-Record Claimants” file your answer in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit, Winnebago County, Illinois, on or before December 26, 2017, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Dated: November 2, 2017 WILLIAMMcCARTHY LLP Thomas P. Sandquist Its Attorneys Prepared By: Thomas P. Sandquist- #06198232 WilliamsMcCarthy LLP 120 West State Street P.O. Box 219 Rockford, Illinois 61105 (815) 987-8900 tsandquist@wilmac.com

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on October 31, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Jimbo's BBQ & Brew 408 E. Washington St. Oregon, IL 61061 Dated: October 31, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk November 9, 16, 23, 2017

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CEMETERY LOTS

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1 Cemetery Plot for sale at Chapel Hill in Dixon in the Garden of Prayer. $700. Doesn't include transfer fee. 815-758-2755 Cemetery Plots Coloma Township $400 each (2) + $100 transfer fee 815-499-5774 Coloma Township Section 3 Lot 33 Graves 3, 4, & 5. $600 each 815499-9189

AMBOY NEW TODAY 2BR applcs furn. 815-712-2435

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: H. FERN SELLERS, Deceased.

No. 2017 P 97 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of H. FERN SELLERS. Letters of Office were issued on November 2, 2017, to TRENTON D. SELLERS, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: TRENTON D. SELLERS Independent Executor

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1 & 2BR Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes. Ideal class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience. Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential collection routes. Applicants must have a good driving record. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 401k. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program. Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com. Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening.

ROCK FALLS THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING 2BR, 1st Floor clean, QUIET. 815-718-5194 Apts. For Rent No pets. No Exceptions! Call 815-716-0367. Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 & 3 BR 2 story townhomes Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup. (815)626-1130.

ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage. C/A. All applcs. includes W/D. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry, no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec. dep. 630-902-1060 Nice 3BR house no pets, $675/mo. + dep 815-631-6678

STERLING 4BR all new, $725 /mo. 815-878-7399

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TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE? Join TTI Inc. & receive a $1600 Sign-on Bonus with pay up to .52 per mile! 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

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NEW TODAY Avonlea Cottage of Dixon 16 Unit Memory Care CNA 11pm-7am CNA 3pm-11pm Please apply in person at 503 Countryside Lane. Dixon IL.815-288-6044

DRIVER - CDL A TRAINING. $250 $500 Incentive Bonus. No Out of Pocket Tuition Cost! Get Your CDL in 22 Days 6 Day Refresher Courses Available Minimum 21 Years 877-899-8741 EOE www.kllmdrivingacademy.com Ready Mix Sales Manager Concrete Supply Illinois - Alton, IL Areas: Alton, Troy, Godfrey, Edwardsville, St. Louis Metro East Illinois. Experience: Concrete construction Call Kiah 618-619-6775

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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))

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AUCTIONS

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LAWN MOWERS

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2 Day Gun Auction Saturday & Sunday November 25/26 9AM 2601 Lake Land Blvd.

Mattoon, IL 900 Firearms; Ammo; Scopes; Reloading; Knives; Military. www.bauerauction.com PUBLIC AUCTION December 2nd 11AM 102 N. Franklin St., Loda, IL Bobcat, Vehicles, Tractor, Trailer, Guns, Tools MUCH MORE! 217-781-4131 www.strebeckauctions.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Emmett Kelly clown collectionall signed, includes curio cabinet for display. $1,000 815-625-8191

APPLIANCES

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

FURNITURE

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Thomasville queen bed & armoire, like new. Mattress & box spring. $650. 815-440-6419

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 NEW TODAY

DOBERMAN Apr pups, ears, tails, dew claws done, utd on shots and wormed, $600 to $1100 815-6315039

LAWN MOWERS

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LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,500. OBO 815-631-6678 LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1200 less new price. 815-631-6678

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2004 Western Ultra Mount 8' Pro Plow, exc. shape, $2000 complete, 815-288-3681 or 815-622-7498 2008 48” Zero turn Radius Commercial Cub Cadet. 895 hours. Comes with bagger, roller & wagon attachment. $3,500 815-499-0182 Bus Trip - Open to the Public Select Employee Credit Union Annual Downtown Chicago Trip! Sun., Dec. 3, 2017 Leaving 8:00 am. $30 per person. Call Jackie 815-626-8181 SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N 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

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1984 Corvette, 56,000 miles $6,000 Call 815-631-7610 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. Good work car. $1200 OBO 815-440-6233 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2003 Buick Lesaber 142k miles 2nd owner, very clean, all maintenance records included $3000 call 815-625-0908 2004 GMC Duriamax Diesel. 4x4 6.6 Turbo. Auto Allison Trans. Quad cab. SLT model. Loaded. New rock164k mi. ers. $18,000 OBO. 815-590-6390 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Good cond. High miles $1,500 815-499-7080

NEW TODAY 2007 Black Ford Fusion, sun roof, 108,500 mi. ,$5200 /obo 815-499-6577 2008 Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Blue/ Grey. 79k mi. $5,700 815-213-3812 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

TRUCKS

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2002 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Z71 4x4 High mi., runs exc. $4,500 OBO 815-901-2642

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MOTORCYCLES

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2008 Curtis 7.5 ft. Plow & Controller, no mount or wiring $400/obo 815-4991055 PRICE REDUCED 8' Bobcat Snowplow w/wings, $1600/obo 815499-7195

4X4S

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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 2000 Chevy 1500 ext. cab, 4x4, 5.3 engine, 230k mi., good tires, runs good, $2650 815757-5400

MOTORCYCLES

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1998 Harley Davidson Road King, exc. cond., 38K mi., $5800 815-866-0204

1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749

BOATS/MOTORS

940

2007 Larson 228 LXI – red/white Mercruiser 350 MAG (300HP) <350 hours Canvas and Bimini, wake board tower EZ Loader trailer incl. $16,900 OBO - 815-4403185

FARMLAND AUCTION

Friday, December 1st, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

372.391 Surveyed Acres

Section’s 6,14,17/18 of Palmyra Township in Lee County, IL. Parcel # 1) 152.635 A Farmland Only Parcel # 2) 73.929 A Farmland Only Parcel # 3) 145.827 A Farmland Only

For complete listing of sale bill, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Owner, Frances I. Schott Trust Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Beverly Wiemken, Trustee Attorney, Gary Gehlbach

FARMLAND AUCTION

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed

900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

118.851 Surveyed Acres

Sections 28 & 29 of Maryland Township in Ogle County, IL. Parcel #1) 39.43 A Land Only Parcel #2) 79.421 A Land & 2-Story House w/buildings

For complete listing of sale bill, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Owner, Calvin & Virginia Borneman Trust Cynthia Faulkner, Trustee Attorney, Danielle Smith, Crosby Law Firm

Winnebago County, IL

142.88 ACRES ± • 2 TRACTS

(SUBJECT TO SURVEY)

AUCTION VENUE: Seward Township Hall, 16272 Grant St., Seward, IL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 11:00 A.M.

Land is located in Section 33, T26N•R10E approximately 2 1/2 miles south of Seward, IL and represents productive tillable

EARL DUANE HAZZARD FARM TRUST Representing Attorney: Ralph E. Elliott Elliott & Trainor, P.C. • Attorneys at Law 1005 W. Loras Drive • Freeport IL 61032 • 815-233-1022

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767

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The Auction Shed

Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, November 26, 2017 9:30 am

Poorboys Catering

Items belonging to Merle & Jean Sturtevant, Kness Family, Dean Butterbaugh, Larry Fry & others. Viewing will begin sale day at 8:00 am. Auction ring one starts on rack items at 9:30 am. Ring two starts at 12:00 noon on ﬂoor items.

Household - Etc Whirlpool washer & dryer; Maytag washer; GE dryer; GE upright freezer; microwave; Nautilus 30” range hood; 18qt roaster; usual kitchenware & small appliances; lots of glassware; tables & chairs; buffet; swivel rocker; recliners; coffee & end tables; pictures; curio cabinets; figurines; 3 - 5’ Indian dolls & several smaller; lg box kids books; holiday decorations; lamps; bed frames; dressers; chests; bedding & linen; shelving; dehumidifier; humidifier; safe w/comb; wood box; Comfort-Aire heat controller; lawn furniture; generator; Suncast deck box; cement lawn basket; JD 524 snow blower; Simplicity 5216 riding mower; Craftsman LT2000 riding mower; Yard Machine 5hp selfpropelled rotary mower; lawn & garden tools; Agri-Fab sweeper; lawn cart; Handy lawn sprayer; wheelbarrow; ext ladder; step ladders; Craftsman tool box loaded; Craftsman tool chests; approx 25 boxes mixed hand tools; ¾” socket set; gas cans; wet-dry vac; saw horses; misc hardware; Craftsman drill press; grinder; band saw; 2 live traps; plus much more.

Collectibles Secretary; curved glass china cabinet; display cabinets; Hoosier type cabinet; step back cupboard; rd parlor table; walnut & oak rd tables; roll top & barrel top desks with hutch atop; drop frt desk; cupboard; wood high chair; wood child’s stool; wood desk; sm dressing table; various chairs incl wicker; wagon wheel coffee table; spool baby cradle; chest; rocker; trunk; spring seat; chandeliers; wall & mantle clocks; picture frames; clothes racks; crank wall telephone; Arcade coffee mill #1; wood coffee grinder; canes; yard sticks; hand corn planter; horse bits; wood bushel baskets; few old tools; horse collar w/brass hames; sausage stuffer; sausage grinders; soapstone in wood carrier; apple peelers; candle mold; cast lamp bracket w/reflector; barn lanterns; oil cans; apple butter ladle; sleigh bells; 7 cow bells; 25+ teacher’s bells; IH binder tool box; lightning rods; hay fork; reel mower; milk & cream cans; 2 man saw; buck saw; scythe; rakes; pump jack; steel wheel wheelbarrow; 2 lg steel rake wheels; copper boiler; cast iron griddles; various cast iron pans; wood adv boxes; Royal typewriter; st razors; harmonicas; jewelry; granite pots; various copper tea pots; lg selection flat irons; ice tongs; stereoscope & cards; metal coin bank; 3 photo albums; cast ceiling registers; various old lamps (most electrified); quilting material; cast iron bull & dog; few blue fruit jars; 2 older toy semi trailers; Marx Service Center; silverware; several wash bowl sets; several pieces spongeware; 2 Hall refrigerator dishes for Westinghouse; various crocks incl Red Wing; salt dips; Tea Leaf compote; brides basket; Hummel collector plate; various bowls; Imperial Sango set china; 3 sets Haviland china; plus lots more. Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins 815-946-4120 (IL#0440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 815-946-2809 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (3% convenience fee for credit cards). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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Astrograph Intelligence and experience will help you make wise choices this year. Take care of matters that affect your health, and put an end to situations that are not in your best interest.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -Home improvements can be made. Whether it’s making mental, emotional or physical adjustments, you should be trying to lower your stress and spend more time with loved ones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An explosive situation will develop if you act impulsively regarding a personal issue with a friend or relative. Think twice before you take action. Peaceful encounters will bring better results. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful with your personal information. If you want to help someone, do so, but with suggestions only. Focus on personal health and wellness. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Whatever you decide to do, do it for the right reason. If you jump into something too quickly, you will end up having to backtrack. Channel your energy into selfimprovements and personal gains.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Impulse will be what drags you down. Avoid making snap decisions and unnecessary purchases. A disciplined attitude and smart calculations will be your ticket to success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A little charm and a fun-loving approach to life will grab the attention and help you need to accomplish your goals and bring about positive change at work or within your relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Enhance what you have to offer. Whether in your personal or professional life, getting along with the people around you will make the difference between success and failure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An unexpected expense should be questioned before you open your wallet. Don’t let anyone pressure you into something you aren’t ready to commit to. Make romance a priority.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Think matters through before you respond to them. Taking your time will show your concern and desire to do what’s right. Positive change will enhance your personal life and relationships.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Emotional matters will result in unwanted change if they’re not handled properly. Think matters through and talk to someone who has given you good advice in the past before you take action.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care of joint financial dealings before you face an emotional problem. Protect your assets, but be fair toward those who owe and those who own. Don’t overreact or indulge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You can make a financial change by checking into new ways to bring in a higher income. Your dedication and desire will motivate others to give you a chance.

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The 47th Annual

The Autumn on Parade Festival is a not-for-proﬁt organization run by volunteers. Dollars used to support the festival come entirely from sponsorships, registration fees, commissions from the food court, community contributions, and the sale of promotional items. The Autumn on Parade Committee extends a very special thank you to these sponsoring partners for their ﬁnancial and In-Kind contributions to help support this community festival.

Autumn on Parade was a success!!!

Diamond Premium Sponsor $3500 Stillman Bank Diamond $2500 Lincoln Way Inn

Premium Sponsor - $1000 Exelon Harvard State Bank Johnson Oil KSB Medical Group Kunes Country of Oregon McDonald’s (Jack L. Halpern Inc.) Festival Sponsor - $500 Oregon Chamber of Commerce Supporting Sponsor - $250

Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine, PC, Casey’s General Store, Casco Accounting, Dixon Autobody, Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Franklin Street Pub, Graphic Arts Express, Maxson’s Riverboat and Riverside Restaurant, Oregon Soap Shoppe, Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance, Smith & Birkholz, PC

Community Sponsor - $100+

Chile Pepper, Game Day Apparel, Greenfield Welding LLC, Jay’s Drive In, Kaczmarzyk Agency Red Stone Salon and Spa, Sterling Federal Bank

Friend- $25

Gary and Connie Stauffer

Special Thanks To:

City of Oregon, County of Ogle, Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County, Jim Massey/Massey Electric, Oregon Fire & Ambulance, Oregon Police Department, Oregon Street Department, Oregon Park District, Oregon School District, A.R.E.S.

In Kind Sponsors

Alfano’s, Bill Nordman, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Casey’s General Store, Fischer’s, Chana Saw and Stove, Chastain and Associates LLC, Fastenal, E.D. Etnyre Co., Fischer’s, Game Day Apparel, Gig and Tex Bellows, Karen Kereven, Kunes Country of Oregon, Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, Ogle County Newspapers, PairOfShorts, Printing by Laura Medlar, Sauk Valley Printing, Spahn and Rose Lumber Company, Tractor Supply

5K Race Sponsors

Exelon, KSB Hospital, Unimin, E.D. Etnyre & Co., Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance, Byron Quick Lube & Tire, Inc., Oregon Autobody, Rochelle Community Hospital

5K Race In Kind Sponsors

Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine PC, Caseys, County Market, Felker Foods Inc, Nestle Nesquik, MD Logos & Designs, Oregon Super Valu, Snyders, Sullivan’s

60/40 Pre-Festival Sellers

Stillman Bank (Oregon location), Harvard Bank (Oregon location), Joanne’s Total Image Salon, Snyders, Chile Pepper, Messies, Breakers, Jays, Red Stone Salon & Spa, Pepper Mill, Kunes Country, Merlin’s, Shell, and Chana Tap.

Tractor Show

The AOP Antique Tractor Classic Committee thanks the following donors: Central Bank for sponsorship of Max Armstrong’s tractor at the Tractor Classic and the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon. Thank you to Birkey’s Farm Store of Polo, Woods Equipment Company of Oregon, Benesh Quarries, Holland and Sons JD Implement of Dixon and the Ogle County Farm Bureau for sponsorship of awards and raffle items at the Tractor Classic.

48th Annual AOP Festival: Oct. 6-7, 2018

AND...THANK YOU to ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!

The Autumn on Parade Committee would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the 47th Annual Autumn on Parade Festival a success. Even with rain and wind, this year’s festival proved to be the biggest yet. Autumn on Parade started back in 1970 by a group of seven volunteers who wanted to showcase the area’s many fine homemade treats such as bittersweet and apples. Those seven vendors sold their items on Third Street on a rainy weekend in September. As the festival began to take shape, the Farmer’s Market was moved to the Courthouse Square where the stately Ogle County Courthouse provides an impressive backdrop for the event. Since then, Autumn on Parade, now held the first full weekend (Saturday, Sunday) in October, has stayed a volunteer-based organization and has grown to include more than 180 vendors and includes other events such as the Harvest Time Parade, Auto Classic, Casey’s Donut Eating Contest, the 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, a 60/40 drawing, and many more family-oriented events.

Our volunteers have been the heart of Autumn on Parade since the beginning. Without the hundreds of volunteers, this festival could never be a reality. There are so many behind-the-scenes helpers. These volunteers spend hours decorating downtown Oregon with

cornstalks. They also set up the festival, help keep garbage clear, and then come back to tear everything down on Sunday night. All those people selling 60/40 tickets during the weekend are volunteers and each and every event has its own set

of workers who help keep everything running smoothly. Volunteers run the 5K, judge the donut-eating contest, line up and judge the parade, set up the tractor show, the Fun Zone, run parking and barricade security, staff the AOP office and General Store, provide first aide, sell shuttle tickets, and manage various other needs during the festival. Autumn on Parade is truly about its volunteers. While it would be nearly impossible to name each, and every person involved, the Autumn on Parade Committee would again like our volunteers to know that this festival’s success is largely due to your help. Thank you and we can’t wait for next year. Sincerely,

Come Join the Fun!! These are just some of the volunteers who helped with the 2017 festival. If you’d like to help us with the 2018 festival, please email us at: info@autumnonparade.org or call 815-732-3465 or visit us on Facebook.

AOP Executive Board: Marseyne Snow, Dave Boehle, Pat Hayenga, Earleen Hinton, Angela Mahoney, Chris Weber AOP Committee: Lisa Boehle, Tim Davis, Stan Eden, Ray Farrey, Lisa Schroeder, Lisa Schultz, Diana Weber