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Program to End Ogle County is ending its drop-off recycling program. / 3

SPORTS

Lady Cardinals Win Forreston beats Polo in a conference game at Polo. / 15

Statue Plaza Recommendations include new landscaping with native plants and more user-friendly. / 4 One Section - 32 Pages

Workers were busy in Forreston on Monday removing snow from the downtown. Here, an endloader dumps snow into one of the village’s dump trucks. Photo by Earleen Hinton

NEW ASSESSMENT A new assessment of the Byron

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Value of Byron Station reduced by $43M Byron Schools will lose $1M in tax dollars BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com A Byron school official said the district will take a $1 million hit due to the Ogle County Board of Review’s decision last week to reduce the assessment of Exelon’s Byron Generating Station by $43 million. “We’re going to lose a million dollars in our Education Fund,” said school board president Carol Nauman. After hearing almost two hours of arguments Jan. 17 between Exelon’s and the school district’s attorneys over the value of the nuclear plant and a brief discussion among themselves, the three-member BOR voted unanimously to lower the assessment set last fall at $546 million by now-retired Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison to $503 million. Byron Superintendent Buster Barton agreed with Nauman. “Clearly, we’re a little disappointed,” he said. He said school officials have no plan to deal with the loss of revenue. Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron, was also less than pleased with the BOR’s decision. “It won’t impact us as much as it will the Byron School District, but it will impact us,” he said. “I’m disappointed as well, but more clearly I had a lot of confidence in Mr. Harrison’s assessment. I don’t think it [the BOR’s] is as fair a value as he set.” An Exelon official, however, said the utility’s real estate tax bill is too high. “Exelon remains committed to paying its fair share of taxes and supporting the greater Byron community through corporate contributions, employee donations, and volunteerism,” said Paul Dempsey, Byron Station Communications Manager. “Exelon is of the opinion that the more than $36 million in property taxes it pays each year for Byron Station is far in excess of its fair share based on a reasonable assessment of value.” Last year Exelon’s tax bill for Byron Station totaled more than $37.8 million, with $21.2 million of that going to the school district. The school district’s attorney Stuart Whitt, from Whitt Law LLC, Aurora, said Exelon provides 76 percent of the school district’s revenue. “As goes the Byron Station, so goes the community and Byron School District,” he said. The county received $4.2 million is taxes from the plant last year.

Byron School Board President Carol Nauman and Superintendent Buster Barton compare notes Jan. 17 after the Ogle County Board of Review lowered the assessment of the Byron Generating Station by $43 million. Photo by Vinde Wells

History of Byron Station’s Assessments 1980............................. $ 175,402,178 1981.............................. $ 219,804,334 1982.............................. $ 278,927,118 1983.............................. $ 325,482,457 1984............................. $ 376,979,837 1985.............................. $ 437,245,660* 1986............................. $ 456,333,280 1987.............................. $ 463,965,010* 1988............................. $ 463,690,875 1989............................. $ 545,927,180 1990............................. $ 516,729,830 1991.............................. $1,070,971,870** 1992.............................. $1,054,375,440 1993.............................. $1,020,746,430 1994............................. $ 995,760,802 1995.............................. $ 471,790,435*** 1996............................. $461,884,826 1997-2004................... $471,790,435**** 2005............................. $366,400,000 2006............................. $435,900,000 2007............................. $455,266,667 2008............................ $450,000,000***** 2009............................. $460,000,000 2010............................. $470,000,000 2011.............................. $480,000,000 Exelon’s taxes also go to Rockvale Township, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College.

2012............................. $499,226,061 2013.............................. $509,444,605 2014............................. $482,400,000 2015............................. $482,400,000 2016............................. $546,177,434****** 2017.............................. $546,177,434 *Units 1 and 2 began producing electricity in 1985 and 1987, respectively **Decision at Zion nuclear plant and opinion by state’s attorney to assess all machinery & equipment as real property, first appeal filed by then-owner Com Ed ***Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board rules that machinery & equipment should not be assessed, resulting in reduction ****Settlement reached between ComEd & 11 taxing bodies setting assessment from 1997-2004 *****Settlement reached between Exelon & taxing bodies for assessments in 20082011 ******Plant’s license renewed in November of 2015 by Nuclear Regulatory Commission through 2046 At the hearing, Exelon’s attorney Terry Moritz, from Goldberg Kohn Ltd., Chicago, presented an appraisal that set the plant’s assessed value at $188 million, while Whitt offered an assessment

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Ogle County is trashing its recycling program and will close drop-off locations in five cities because the cost has become unsustainable. Skyrocketing container hauling costs, contamination in the recycling stream, U.S. trade tariffs and the Chinese ban on importing U.S. recyclables contributed to the county’s decision to end the program in May. “This has been a very difficult decision for us as we know how popular the program is, and that it is the only outlet for recycling for many county residents,” said Steve Rypkema, director of the county’s solid waste management department. “We have kept this program going for over 24 years and feel terrible

that it will end in May. “Between the contamination and dumping problems at the sites and increasing costs, we have no choice.” The decision closes recycling stations in Byron, Oregon, Forreston, Monroe Center, and Rochelle. The recycling drop-off bins in Polo, however, will not be affected because that program is operated by Moring Disposal, Inc., Forreston, rather than through the county.. Residents in unincorporated areas in the county are being asked to contact their local waste hauler to see if curbside recycling is available, and if not, to encourage the hauler to provide the service. The end of the program will not affect curbside recycling services in other communities. Last year, the program took in 806 tons of recyclables, and has totaled about 18,800 tons, or nearly 37.6 million pounds, since 1994. The program cost nearly $65,000 in 2018, a 17 percent price increase, and the county’s contract with Northern

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LOCAL LANDMARK

Native plants, accessibility highlighted for statue plaza Local residents come up with design plans BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com It was unanimous — the plaza area around the Black Hawk Statue needs new landscaping with native plants and it needs to be more user-friendly. Native and accessibility were two of the words used most frequently by the 30-some area residents who split into four groups Jan. 15 to design the area around the century-old landmark at Lowden State Park near Oregon. George Bellovics, Illinois Department of Natural Resources landscape architect, led the brainstorming session held at the Nash Recreation Center in Oregon. “What you’re going to do tonight is to help me out. You’re going to design your statue,” Bellovics told the group before dividing them into four groups. “You have a chance to say ‘do I go with why I got or do I change it.’ You get to decide if you

• TRASH Continued from Page 3 Illinois Disposal Service to haul containers to a transfer station in Rockford before being sent to a facility in Homewood expires in May.

• ASSESSMENT Continued from Page 2 of $625 million. BOR Chairman Joe Yockey, of Stillman Valley, said he believes Exelon’s appraisal is too low and the school district’s is too high. “We’re trying to make a fair assessment for the county,” he said. The current of assessment of Exelon’s Braidwood Generating Station, a “twin” of the Byron plant, apparently played a role in that decision. Yockey said that Braidwood Generating Station is assessed at $460 million for 2018, which is scheduled to increase to $465 million in 2019 and $470 million in 2020. The Braidwood plant in Will

think this space should be larger or smaller. Should it be stone, should it be brick?” One participant asked about the budget. “Don’t be inhibited,” Bellovics replied. “It’s not about cost, it’s not about restrictions. It’s about free and open ideas.” With the money in place to begin restoration work on the statue this spring, he said the time is right to start planning for the area around it. “Since the community has been so involved in the process, we wanted to engage them in planning for the plaza,” he said two weeks ago. “We’ll take their ideas and incorporate as many as we can into the final design.” The area involved goes from the stairway, and includes the limestone retaining wall, the statue, and the parking lot. The limestone wall will remain, Bellovics said, and may even be expanded. The plaza also must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. He is also designing a donor’s plaque to honor everyone who con-

The county went out for bids in the fall for a new contract, only one company was interested, and it would have been a 135 percent cost increase, to $163,000. “That increase was just too much, and was more than the department had budgeted for the program, so the bid was rejected,” Rypkema

County was built nearly identically to Byron Station and came online shortly after it. The Byron plant’s assessment had been set at $546 since 2016. BOR member Mitch Montgomery, of Rochelle, made the motion to lower the plant’s value to $503,088,717, and Paula Diehl, of Mt. Morris, seconded it. All three voted yes. “A $40 million reduction would be a step to reach an agreement,” Yockey said after the vote. The value of the plant has frequently been disputed throughout the history of the facility. Exelon officials have appealed the BOR decisions each year since 2012 to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. PTAB held a lengthy hearing on

Frank Rausa talks about his ideas for designing the plaza around the Black Hawk Statue Jan. 15 with members of his discussion group, including his wife Janne, Oregon City Commissioner Terry Schuster, and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams. Photo by Vinde Wells tributed toward the statue’s repairs. With a giant map of the plaza on each table and colored markers, the four groups set to work last week.

At the end of a half hour or so each group presented their altered map

said. “With no other companies bidding on the service, we had no alternative but to cancel the program.” The cost of hauling the recyclables always has been higher than the value of the materials, he said, and it’s becoming more and more expensive to deliver and process the recycling because of global mar-

kets and increases in contamination and illegal dumping. Just before Christmas, Rypkema said someone dumped 25 tires outside of the Rochelle station, and there’s also been issues with people dumping things like diapers, electronics, ash, paint cans, furniture, and household trash.

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How it’s figured Exelon sets the current fair market value of Byron Station at $1.175 billion, while former Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison put it at $3.4 billion. Usually the assessed value of real estate is one-third of its fair market value. However, a 1998 agreement between ComEd, then owner of Byron Station, and the 11 affected taxing bodies dictates that only 48.15 percent of the fair market value will be used in determining the assessed value of the nuclear plant. the 2012 appeal almost three years ago but has not yet made a decision. No hearings have been set for the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 appeals to PTAB. During arguments, Moritz said he expects PTAB to make its decision on the 2012 appeal in the next

three to four months. He urged the BOR to lower the assessment so that when PTAB makes its ruling the difference will be smaller between the actual assessment and their number. Whitt, however, disagreed. “Let PTAB decide and we’ll see where the chips fall,” he said.

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• PLAZA Continued from Page 4 and ideas. “Our basic theme is natural,” said Group 1 spokesman Chris Williams. They recommended leaving the trees and clearing out the shrubby understory to provide better accessibility and visibility and a place for picnic tables. The bushes at the parking lot should go and the parking lot itself, as well as the road should be readjusted. A greatly enhanced pathway from the existing stairway down the bluff to the roadway was also part of their plan. They also envisioned a visitor’s center and interactive interpretive stations to tell the story of not only the statue, but also Native Americans, the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony,

All alumni, including past coaches and their immediate families, will be admitted free to the game. All are invited to catch up with fellow alumni in the high school media center after the alumni games where Mimmo’s pizza will be served. Those interested in attending or playing in the alumni game are asked to contact Jonathan Schneiderman (men) at jschneiderman@fvdistrict221.org or 815275-1827 or Jane Koeller (women) at jkoeller831@gmail.com or 815266-1095 with your name, graduating year, and T-shirt size. A $15 donation the day of the game is requested to cover the T-shirt costs, pizza, and pop. Past game jerseys, uniforms, and trophies from many sports will be on sale in the cafeteria starting at 3 p.m. and will be on sale through halftime of the varsity contest. All proceeds will benefit the athletic programs.

erman Valley Lions Club First Vice President Duane Collman, at right, presents Eric G Bruning with the club’s Pride of the Community Award. Bruning was recognized for his service as a German Valley fireman since 2001, an EMT since 2003, as German Valley Fire Chief since 2015, his association with MABAS, a statewide mutual aid system, and as vice president of the Area Fire Chiefs Association. He was also cited for various areas of community service. He and his wife Allissa, have lived in German Valley since their marriage 15 years ago and are the parents of four children. Photo supplied

the NIU Taft Campus, and the park. Group 2 was onboard with the native plants. “We agree we want native prairie woodland and greenscape as much as possible,” said spokesman Kent Lawrence. The group proposed a large compass be placed in the plaza to the south of the statue to help visitors get their bearings. Group 3 spokesman Mark Herman echoed the call for prairie plants and interpretive stations. “When I bring students here, I ask them why you would put a statue in the woods. Then I explain that 100 years ago it was a hilltop prairie and you could see the statue from downtown Oregon,” he said. The group also recommended a time capsule for the area, which drew enthusiastic applause. Speaking for Group 4, John Lind-

horst brought plans for a pavilion north of the statue for presentations, interpretive kiosks, a mini amphitheater at the wall, and a place in front of the statue to take photos. “We really envision this being a fun activity area,” he said. His group also suggested moving the parking lot to make way for a lane for tour buses to drop people off near the statue before parking farther away. More than a decade of fundraising to repair the 107-year-old concrete statue was finally completed last September when several large local donations put the efforts over the top of the goal of $600,000. The statue, created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to Native Americans, is situated on a high bluff overlooking the Rock River.

Time and weather have significantly damaged the surface of the landmark, which was unveiled in 1911. Officials from the IDNR and the Illinois Conservation Foundation signed contracts last fall with Quality Restorations Inc., of Wood Dale, the firm that will do the repair work. QRI wrapped the statue in November to protect it from winter weather. This is the fifth winter it has been under wraps. The repair work is slated to begin in April and will take an estimated 60 days. Those wishing to donate to the statue project and ongoing maintenance can do so online at www. ilcf.org or to send checks to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702.

The exhibition, displayed from Feb. 14-March 6, will recognize local artists in the college’s district and celebrate visual contributions to the community. The exhibit is open to original two-dimensional and three-dimensional art in

any medium completed in the last two years and not previously exhibited in the Highland Gallery. Artists must be 18 years and older and live in the Highland district or be enrolled at Highland.

Delivery of the work, entry form and fee will take place on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Highland Gallery in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport.

HCC ART SHOW Deadline to enter is Jan. 31 Highland Community College is seeking entries for the upcoming 50th District Juried Art Exhibit in the Highland Gallery.

• Friday, January 25, 2019

Forreston girls’ and boys’ basketball will hold an alumni games on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Forreston High School Gym. Games will begin at 3 p.m. for women, 3:30 p.m. for co-ed, and 3:45 p.m. for men. The number of alumni participating will determine game match-ups. Twenty-minute games will be played with decades playing against each other based on alumni’s graduating year falling on an even or odd year. Cheer and dance will also host their alumni night. Contact Lucia Heitter for cheer) at lheitter@fvdistrict221.org, or Hanna Kasten for dance at hkasten@ fvdistrict221.org for more information. Practice for dance will be at 2 p.m. and cheer at 3 p.m. on Feb. 2. Following the alumni game, the Forreston boys play Polo, with the fresh-soph game at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity game at 7 p.m.

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HCC LIFELONG LEARNING Highland Community College Lifelong Learning January courses include Walk and Stretch, Women’s Self Defense and more. To register and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong or call 815-599-3414. For more information about Lifelong Learning and to find out the latest in new course offerings, call 815-599-3403. Lifelong Learning January and February courses details: Walk and Stretch Location: Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris Registration Deadline: Jan. 25; Class Dates: Feb 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, Mar. 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Apr. 1, 3; Class Time; 9—10 a.m.; Fee: $38 Instructor: Kathy Heid Join this class for a light aerobic activity that conditions your heart while improving your flexibility and increase your energy levels. For all ages. Transcend the Winter Blues: A Holistic Approach to Self-Care for Mind and Body Location: Highland Community College, Building H, room H-210, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Jan. 28; Class Date: Feb. 4; Class Time: 6—8 p.m.; Fee: $15 Instructor: Laura Youngblut A self-care course to promote healthy mind and body; the session will focus on steps you can take to detox from winter and the effects of shorter days and longer nights. Join Laura Youngblut, licensed massage therapist, registered nurse, and registered yoga teacher, as you learn self-care techniques in breathing, meditations, and movement to encourage positive mental health during the winter months. Women’s Self Defense Location: 18 W. Stephenson St., Suite 200, Freeport Registration Deadline: Jan. 29; Class Date: Feb. 5; Class Time: 3:30—5 p.m.; Fee: $25 Instructor: Doug Meyers Join us to learn some mental and physical strategies for keeping you and your loved ones safe. Topics include, but not limited to self-defense targets 101, awareness and alertness, adduction versus abduction, emergency responses, strangers versus strange and uncomfortable people, and

whole body movement. Ceramics-Beginner to Intermediate Wheel Throwing & Hand Building Location: Highland Community College, Building F, room F-053, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Jan. 31; Class Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28; Class Time: 6—9 p.m.; Fee: $175 Registration Deadline: Feb. 1; Class Dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Class Time: 10 a.m.—1 p.m.; Fee: $175 Instructor: Stacey McDonald This is an open course for people interested in working with clay who have no previous experience, and students who would like the studio time and instruction to improve and build on existing skills. Instruction will include both stepby-step projects for the beginner, and assistance with independent projects for the intermediate students. There will be self-directed project time and students can choose to focus on hand building or wheel throwing. Bring a basic pottery tool kit; one may be purchased at the J. Rosemary ShockCourse fee ey Bookstore for $12. includes the cost of clay. Spanish Movie Night — Camila, (Argentina), adult and student Location: Highland Community College, Building H, room H-210, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Jan. 31; Class Date: Feb. 7; Class Time: 5:30—8:30 p.m.; Fee: $5 for adults and $2 for students Instructor: Cristina Szterensus In 1840s Buenos Aires, Argentina, a socialite named Camila falls in love with Ladislao, a Jesuit priest. The two escape to a far off, secluded village where they assume new identities as husband and wife and begin running a children’s school. Eventually, the couple’s identity is discovered by a local priest. There will be a brief introduction before the showing and a discussion Movies are in Spanish afterward. with English subtitles. Excel — Everyday Spreadsheets Location: Highland Community College, Building T, room T-159, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Jan. 31; Class Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21; Class Time: 6:30 — 8 p.m.; Fee: $59 Instructor: Shara Ibalio Excel spreadsheets can help organize

your daily life. Learn how to organize your life using the rows and cells of spreadsheets. AINS 21 — Property and Liability Insurance Principles Location: MetLife Insurance, 500 MetLife Way, Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 5; Class Dates: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16; Class Time: 12—12:50 p.m.; Fee: Free Instructor: Lyle Dirks These courses are formal and industry-recognized training. Each participant is guided through each course by an instructor but is required to pass the standardized exam to receive certification, if desired. The textbook will be provided by MetLife free of charge but must be returned. Students may pay the $140 exam fee at the end to take the exam. Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding Location: Highland Community College, Building T, room T-129, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 5; Class Date: Feb. 12; Class Time: 5:30—8 p.m.; Fee: $35 Instructor: Roger Hicks Welding is a popular hobby and an in-demand career. Learn what oxy-acetylene welding is from one of Highland’s welding instructors and see if you would like to continue onto for credit class. This is a hands-on class, please dress appropriately to work in a shop including long sleeves, long pants, closed toe shoes, and no loose clothing. AIC 30 — Claim Handling Principles and Practices Location: MetLife Insurance, 500 MetLife Way, Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 6; Class Dates: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8; Class Time: 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.; Fee: Free Instructor: Rodger Kent Learn how to apply claim handling principles and investigation techniques. These courses are formal and industry-recognized training. Each participant is guided through each course by an instructor but is required to pass the standardized exam to receive certification, if desired. The textbook will be provided by MetLife free of charge but must be returned. Students may pay the $140 exam fee at the end to take the certifi-

cation exam. Introduction to Meditation Location: Highland Community College, Building N, room N-158, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 8; Class Date: Feb. 16; Class Time: 9 a.m.—12 p.m.; Fee: $35 Instructors: Suzanne Miller & Paula Schmoldt Participants will learn the effects of meditation. Topics include but not limited to stress management, assisting with anxiety, and managing pain. A variety of the provided strategies can be practiced or applied immediately. Introduction to Essential Oils Location: Highland Community College, Building H, room H-210, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 11; Class Date: Feb. 18; Class Time: 5:30—8:30 p.m.; Fee: $69 Instructors: Suzanne Miller & Paula Schmoldt This three-hour workshop will cover the benefits of five essential oils. Participants will learn the importance of safety and the difference between “warm” and “cool” oils. The instructor will discuss the need to identify the quality of oils. Application and typical uses will be outlined. Attendees will sample and receive samples of each oil used in class. Course fee includes $30 for samples of oils. Black Hawk War in the Upper Midwest Location: Highland Community College, Building H, room H-127, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 12; Class Dates: Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19; Class Time: 7—8 p.m.; $42 Instructor: Allen Reed In April 1832, the British Band of the Sauk and Fox tribes, led by the redoubtable warrior Black Hawk, crossed the Mississippi River from Iowa to Illinois in a last desperate effort to reclaim their home town of Saukenuk from the white settlers they felt had taken the land illegally. This event led to the governor of Illinois calling out the state militia and the U.S. Army sending troops to track down Black Hawk and his followers. The following months saw violence erupt between the Native Americans and the troops chasing them until the final battle at Bad Axe in August. The class will trace the history of the See LEARNING, Page 7

IN BRIEF The German Valley Lions Booster Committee will serve its annual German Soup Supper on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. Featured soups will be chicken dump-

ling, split pea, potato, goulash, sauerkraut, and chili. Also on the menu will be assorted sandwiches, desserts including pineapple cake, Black Forest torte and leucher crème, and beverages. The church is handicapped accessible. Costs are $8 for adults, $5 for those age 4 – 12, with those 3 and younger

served free. Proceeds will benefit German Valley Days 2019. For information call 815 362-3671 or go to www.germanvalleydays.com.

Set Free to sing at Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2 The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 a.m. at the

Forreston Reformed Church, 501 Third Ave., Forreston. The speaker will be Rev. Drew Jones, pastor of Forreston Grove Church, and the Set Free Quartet will perform. All men are invited to attend. For more information call Russell Ruter at 815-938-2218 or Robert Dillavou at 815-938-2428.

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children to learn new concepts and make friends in a fun, relaxed way. Please join us!

waiting list. Call 815-738-2742 or stop in to pick up or reserve your HotSpot.

Adult Coloring Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Start the new year with a new hobby at our weekly coloring club. We provide beautiful pictures and a variety of colored pencils, crayons, and markers. You provide the artistry. No registration is necessary, just drop in and have fun.

Stamps Available This is your last chance to buy first class postage stamps before prices go up on Sunday, Jan. 27. We have rolls of 100 and booklets of 20 with various designs available so stop in this week to stock up before the price change.

Movie Madness Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. An early out from school means movie time at the library. Join us as we follow the story of Migo, a young yeti who is trying to prove to his family and friends that

Food for Fines From Jan. 2 through Feb. 14 bring in any non-perishable food or paper products and we’ll deduct $1 from your fines for each item received. This does not apply to materials that have not been returned. Don’t have any fines? Bring in food anyway to help out our area food pantries.

Toddler & Preschool Story Time Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Story Time is back! Miss Julie is excited to see all her library friends again and share lots of great new books. This program is a wonderful way for

HotSpots Available We now have five HotSpots available for patrons to check out and use to receive wifi at home. Check outs will be for two weeks with renewal possible, if there is not a

Bertolet Memorial Library 705 Main St. Leaf River IL 61047 815-738-2742 Email: bertolib@lrnet1.com Facebook: Bertolet Memorial Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

SCHOOL MENUS Jan. 28-Feb. 1 German Valley Grade School Monday—macaroni & cheese, vegetable, fruit Tuesday—chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fruit Wednesday—pancake, sausage link, veggie & fruit Thursday—cheese pizza, vegetable, fruit Friday—gold fish sandwich, vegetable, fruit

Forreston Grade School Monday—flatbread pizza, lettuce salad, fruit salad Tuesday—hamburger with a bun, carrots, peaches Wednesday—pancakes, sausage links, hash brown patty, applesauce Thursday—Texas straw hats with cheese, mixed fruit, refried bean dip Friday—turkey wrap, sweet Tator Tots, apple, cookie

Junior & Senior High School Monday—beef tacos, Spanish rice, corn-lettuce-cheese, applesauce Tuesday—chicken patty with a bun, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, pears Wednesday—pizza, tossed salad, carrots, peaches Thursday—cheese burger with a bun, fries, green beans, Mandarin oranges Friday—not available

Menus are subject to change without prior notice. Chocolate and white milk are served with all meals.

• LEARNING

Registration Deadline: Feb. 12; Class Date: Feb. 19; Class Time: 6:30—8 p.m.; Fee: $25 Instructor: Shara Ibalio Learn more about your smartphone. The class will include security, how to use contacts, linking your email and more. Time will be reserved at the end of class to have your questions answered.

Location: MetLife Insurance, 500 MetLife Way, Freeport Registration Deadline: Feb. 14; Class Dates: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16; Class Time: 12—12:50 p.m.; Fee: Free Instructor: Kristine Parr In this formal and industry-recognized training, you will learn how to effectively apply personal insurance concepts. Build a solid foundation in the application of personal insurance fundamentals,

including coverage, auto and homeowner contracts, and risk management. Build skills, and your resume, for work within the insurance industry. The textbook will be provided by MetLife free of charge but must be returned. After the course, students may choose to take the exam for certification, at a cost of $140 paid by the student.

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Lunch prices for the current school year are as follows: daily - $2.85, weekly - $14.25, monthly - $57. Breakfast is served at Forreston Grade School only. Prices are: daily $1.85, weekly - $9. 25, monthly - $37.

• Friday, January 25, 2019

National Seed Swap Day Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s time to think Spring with our third annual Seed Swap Day! Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any gardening questions and envelopes will be provided for everyone to take home seeds that are exchanged. Bring any fresh, well-labeled seeds you have to share with other attendees. This event is free and open to all area gardeners.

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German Soup Supper is set for Jan. 26 at Reformed Church

Happy 99th Birthday!

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| PEOPLE

EDUCATION

ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarships are available for high school seniors

Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2019 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the state’s natural resources. Up to three scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year. “The ICF’s Conservation

Achievement Scholarship program helps further the education of young people who have shown interest in being our future conservation leaders,” said Wayne Rosenthal, chairman of the Illinois Conservation Foundation Board of Directors and Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “The scholarships help reward a commitment to natural resources stewardship by students from throughout Illinois.” The ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarships have been awarded since 2005. Applicants

must be an Illinois resident and a senior in an Illinois high school. Applications must be received by the ICF by March 15, 2019. Detailed instructions and the 2019 application form can be accessed through the ICF website at: http://www.ilcf.org/portal/ sponsorship-opportunities Contact the Illinois Conservation Foundation at 217-785-2003 or dnr. icf@illinois.gov for more information or to make a donation to support the Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

scale, are included on the dean’s list. Students earning Highest Honors with a perfect 4.0 GPA include Allison E. Kultgen and Francesca S. Rzasa, both of Byron; Amanda R. Anderson, of Forreston; Brooklynn S. Hollis, Jacob A. Kerkhoff, and David M. Rhoe, all of German Valley; Kyle K. Ruter, of Mt. Morris. Students earning High Honors distinction with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA include Jonathon D. Silvers, of Byron; Ashley N. Borgen, of Chana; Amanda G. Anderson, of German Valley; Taylor R. Cargill and Olivia J. Dillavou, both of Leaf River; and Danielle M. Hagemann, of Mt. Morris. Students earning Honors with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 include Keileigh S. Kloepping, of Baileyville; and Kaitlyn M. Collins, Kate S. Metzger, and Michael J. Wubbena, all of Forreston.

Lena T. Baumann Lena T. Baumann, of Polo, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa. The list recognizes full-time students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.

COLLEGE NEWS

Norma Stuff, of Polo, celebrated her 99th birthday on Jan. 21 at Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Photo supplied

Highland Community College Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Highland Community College, Freeport. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25grade point average based on a 4.0

Lindset Wardlow Lindsey Wardlow, of Forreston, has been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She is majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. To be named to the dean’s list, a fulltime undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.

Emily Homman Emily Homman, of Byron, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights. The list recognizes full-time students who earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average. UW-La Crosse Several area students have been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits. Those earning academic honors include Leah Griesbach, of Davis Junction; Anna Nowicki, of Forreston; and Grace Tarara and Amber Zolner, both of Stillman Valley.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses.

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Jan. 4 Danny D. Suom and Jessica L. Pearson, both of Belvidere.

Jan. 14 Keegan C. Terry and Alaina J. Luy, both of Polo. Jan. 16 Matthew D. Sauer and Misty D. Rudecki, both of Byron.

LIVE MUSIC

LECTURE SERIES

Paleo clovis points will be discussed at one of the winter lectures. Photo supplied

Forest preserve presents Winter Lecture Series A popular regular (since the very first First Fridays in mid-2000) is “Mr. Friday Night”, Jimmy Wolber whose dynamic vocal styles and unique (left-handed) guitar picking have always been a crowd favorite. Photo supplied ly adjacent to the theatre, features a recently expanded menu of food and beverage. Pinecrest Grove Community Center is six blocks south of Ill. 64 on McKendrie Street in Mt. Morris. Ample parking is available in the parking lot on the northside of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side. The building is completely handicapped accessible.

SPECIAL EVENT Oregon Woman’s Club to hold card party Feb. 15 The Oregon Woman’s Club will hold its annual card party on Friday, Feb. 15 at a new location, the First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon. The event will start with registration at 12:30 p.m., followed by dessert refreshments, card and game playing, and ending with an array of door prizes. The event is open to everyone. Those who don’t play cards are invited to join in playing table games. The cost is $5 per person. To make reservations, call Sandie Chasm at 815973-5814. Proceeds will be donated to Winning

Wheels, Prophetstown, a facility that provides rehabilitation services to young adults with neurological impairment. The support of Winning Wheels is a GFWC Illinois state project.

The Byron Forest Preserve district will again be offering their popular free winter lectures on Sunday afternoons starting at 2 p.m. from Feb. 10 through March 10, at the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum. located at 7993 North River Road in Byron. The lectures are designed for lifelong learners (middle school aged students through senior adults). No advance registration is required. For more information call the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815 234-8535 extension 200 or visit their website at www.byronforestpreserve.com.

Corn: How it changed itself and then changed everything else: Feb. 10, 2 p.m. Join writer and food historian, Cynthia Clampitt to learn about the history of corn. About 10,000 years ago, a weedy grass growing in Mexico possessed a strange trait known as a “jumping gene” transform-

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ing itself into a large and more useful grass - the cereal grass that we would come to know as maize and then corn. Nurtured by prehistoric farmers, this grain would transform the Americas even before first European contact. After first contact, it would span the globe, with mixed results, but for newcomers to North America it would expand its influence and help create the economy of the Midwest. Today,

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• Friday, January 25, 2019

The Pinecrest Grove Theater will host a special February First Fridays featuring musicians from northern Illinois on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. The drawing for musician’s time slots will begin at 6:30 p.m. The musical format will provide 15-plus minutes for each performer. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will (time permitting) gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis. The music often described as new folk or Americana is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied by Mike Bratt. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. Bring a friend and enjoy a great evening. First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with second Fridays in Lanark, third Fridays in Franklin Grove (H.I. Lincoln Building), fourth Fridays at the Dixon Senior Center, and special fifth Fridays (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove. The McKendrie Street Café, direct-

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SPECIAL EVENT

Ground Hog Day animal tracking - Saturday, Feb. 2

A groundhog sticks his head out of his winter home. Photo supplied

The monthly meeting of the Ogle County Democrats will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon. Arrive by 6 p.m. to order food and drinks from the bar.

Writers invited to enter Phidian’s 31st Literary Competition The Phidian Art Club is looking for local writers to enter its 31st annual Literary Competition for poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Prizes for first, second, and third

places will be provided by local sponsors. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 13. All entries must be postmarked by this date. Mail or hand deliver entries to: Phidian Art Club c/o Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon IL 61021. The competition is open to any writer, professional or nonprofessional, 17 years old or older by March 13, who resides within a 35-mile radius of Dixon or attends Sauk Valley Community College. For contest rules and other information, call Chris Gehlbach at 815-2884957 or email her at chrisgehlbach@ gmail.com.

• LECTURE SERIES

Feb. 24, 2 p.m.

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Russell Brunner, Superintendent of Land Management with the Byron Forest Preserve District, will provide background information and an overview of the natural features of each of the District’s best known and lesser known preserves. The District owns and manages about 2,000 acres of natural areas divided up amongst nine different preserves that have been protected for the preservation of specific habitats, wildlife and public enjoyment.

we have become dependent on the production of corn more than ever.

Restoring Soil Habitats to Rebuild Biodiversity and Prairie Ecosystems: Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Dr. Elizabeth Bach, The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Ecosystem Restoration Scientist, will discuss the importance of understanding soil biodiversity, soil habitats and the microbial communities that effect where plants grow best.

Much More than Just the Jarrett Prairie: The Many Natural Areas of the Byron Forest Preserve District:

nating, and what predators are chasing down which prey. “Susan has studied animal tracking from expert wildlife tracker and photographer, Paul Rezendes and has worked in many natural areas from New Mexico to Maryland and Florida to the Nachusa Grasslands,” said Herman. “Dress for the weather, but plan on spending some time in our award winning Jarrett Prairie Center Museum exploring handson exhibits and visiting with our box turtles.” This program is for all ages. Advance registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. by calling 815 234-8535, extension 200.

SPECIAL EVENT

BRIEFS Ogle Democrats to meet Feb. 5

The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering a free Groundhog Day Animal Tracking program on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve located at 7993 North River Road in Byron. “Come on out and join the quest to follow the tracks of our resident ground hogs, and all of the other wildlife at the Jarrett Prairie Nature Preserve and Indigo Woodland,” said Mark Herman, superintendent of education.” Led by naturalist Susan Kleiman this program will discover where animals hole up during the winter, who’s awake and who’s still hiber-

Charles Darwin: Journey of Discovery: March 3, 2 p.m. Chicago actor R.J. Lindsey will portray English naturalist, geologist and biologist Charles Darwin. Learn about Darwin’s five year around the world trip and the many natural

Make a glowing snowman at Ladies Night Out on Feb. 1 Ladies Night Out at The Shed will be held on Friday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at 113 N. Third St., Oregon. This month’s project is a light-up snowman made from a glass block. All skill levels will be able to create a snowman, and for those who need a little help, the instructor Sandy will be on hand. The $35 price includes all supplies, food, and drinks (wine). All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice. Space is limited so register as soon as possible at 815-732-2499.

wonders that he uncovered along the way that led to the development of his theory of evolution.

The Secret Life of Paleo-Indians: March 1, 2 p.m. Dr. Thomas Loebel, Statewide

Cultural Resources Coordinator with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will present his research regarding Paleo-Indians in Illinois and Wisconsin who were adjusting to a rapidly changing environment at the end of the last Ice Age (12,000 BC).

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YOUR ENVIRONMENT

The Lee County Office of Emergency Management and Ogle County Emergency Management Agency will host a weather spotter training presented by the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Rte. 2, Dixon in room 1K04. The class begins at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour and a half.

The training consists of a slide and video program, which teaches about severe storm structure, and how to identify cloud features and other environmental clues to identify severe storms and tornadoes. This training is open to anyone interest in the weather. This is an opportunity for local industry safety team representatives, who are tasked with the job

of issuing severe weather instructions to employees to understand or refresh on signs of approaching severe weather. Spotting approaching severe weather and issuing a timely warning will saves lives. In a factory, on a farm, out in the yard, or on a sports field or golf course, this class could provide lifesaving information.

No fee will be charged for the class. For more information, contact the Ogle County Emergency Management Office at 815-562-1001, trichter@oglecounty.org, or Lee County Emergency Management Office at 815-284-3365 or by email atesda@ countyoflee.org Seating will be on a first come first served basis.

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awarded and judged by librarians. Prior to the presentation, checkout a copy of her book at the library or read it digitally – available for free on Biblioboard. Join Heather in a discussion of her romance novel, described as “when naïve, humble and beautiful meets arrogant, brash and handsome.” A sizzling discussion awaits!

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – ages 10-14 years Create and decorate Valentine themed treats. Library Dance Party Monday, Feb. 11, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver Join us for a monthly music and movement program. Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves, and ribbon wands.

BYRON LIBRARY New Service Do you have home movies on VHS that you would like to transfer to DVD? Let the Byron Library assist you with our new VHS to DVD converter! Bring in your old VHS tapes and a blank DVD, or purchase a blank DVD at the circulation desk for $1. This service is intended for use on home movies only.

Sweet Treats Friday, Feb. 8 10 to 11 a.m. – ages 5-9 years

Please register for all programs by calling 815-234-5107.

• Friday, January 25, 2019

Prairie State Legal: Know Your Rights Presentation with one-on-one appointments to follow. Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection presented by Attorney Leann Duncan Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1 to 1:20 p.m. After the Know Your Rights presentaTroops say ‘Thank You’ tion, individuals can meet with a lawyer The Byron Public Library recently at no cost to discuss civil legal issues received a thank you card from memsuch as: problems with their landlord, bers of an Army clearing criminal medical troop starecords, orders tioned overseas. of protection and These brave divorce for domesmen and women tic violence vicreceived the tims, bankruptcy, items that patrons housing discrimidonated during the nation, problems month of Novemwith SNAP/TANF/ ber for the library’s Medicaid, social “Adopt a Soldier” security overpaycare package drive. ments, getting All of the donaguardianship of a tions were greatly minor or disabled appreciated, and The Byron Public Library’s new VHS to DVD adult. the soldiers thank converter lets patrons transfer their home Each individual movies to DVD. Photo supplied everyone who parwill go through an ticipated for their eligibility screening love and support. before talking to an attorney for free. Super Bowl LIII Scoop Prairie State cannot help with criminal presented by Sean Considine defense, traffic cases, personal injury, Monday, Jan. 28, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. workmen’s compensation, or immigration cases. What does it take for a team to get to Appointments can be scheduled the Super Bowl? ahead of time, by calling 815-965-2902. What makes an underdog? Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, How are the odds determined? first-served basis. What do the referee calls mean? Sean will give the scoop on everyMeet the Author: Heather Bentley, thing football to prepare you for this Author of Sweetest Heartbreak year’s Super Bowl. Friday, Feb. 8, 10to 11 a.m. Novice football watchers and devoted Heather is the 2018 winner of the fans alike will enjoy Sean’s stories and Soon to Be Famous Author Project,

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| CHURCH NEWS

ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main St., Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) 815-946-9925 theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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Event to raise funds for music scholarships Aireloom Music Studio and friends will put on a musical variety show titled “A Little Bit of Everything” on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Theatre, Mt. Morris. The evening will include live music, “edutainment,” and audience participation. This year’s theme is “old-timey” radio ads. All proceeds will benefit the music scholarship fund. Musical instruments and many other items will be raffled. Some “pretty crazy” characters

will be interviewed, too. Local celebrities such as Mother Slightly Superior and Sister Mary Lawrence will be joining in as well. Mary Ley is show’s director, Larry Ubben will be the emcee, Jeff Bold will man the stage lights, and the actors all have their acts together. This project raises money for students who can’t afford to take lessons. The goal is to put an instrument in every hand, and music in every heart. Tickets are $10 apiece. To join in the mission email or call at aireloommusic@yahoo.com and 815-9735697. Stop by and visit Aireloom Music Studio on the third floor of Old Sandstone on the downtown campus at 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

BRIEFS LOTS program scheduled at Feb. 2 Community Coffee

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The director of the Lee Ogle Transportation System will be at the Community Coffee on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 S. Main St., Chana. LOTS is an on-demand response, curbto-curb public transportation service providing rides to people of all ages. Information will be given on all the services provided by LOTS. These include rides to the bank, church, doctor, Rockford schedule, school and grocery stores as well as many other destinations. Refreshments will be served.

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Kevin Remrey and Larry Ubben were two of the performers at last year’s Little Bit of Everything variety show at the Pinecrest Grove Theater. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Indivisible: Mt. Morris/Oregon Political Action will meet on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris. Indivisible is a group of local citizens who have come together to share information, support each other, and act against a political tide that runs counter to our values of truth, inclusion, tolerance, ethics and fairness. The group does not have a designated political affiliation. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested or wishes to become a member.

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SPORTS

Forreston wins game 53-24 in Polo BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

ABOVE: Forreston’s Kara Erdmann (30) drives as Polo’s Cassie Bushman (10) defends. BELOW: Polo’s Mallory Patterson (4) dribbles and looks to pass as Forreston’s Brycelynn Smith defends. Photos by Earleen Hinton problems for Polo. A stretch of 8 possessions led to 6 turnovers, with Taylor Greenfield, Brycelynn Smith and Houston each scoring off them. Another high mark for the Cardinals was not turning the ball over until 1:30 remained in the first half. “Wow,” said Rahn after being told that stat. “We usually have 15-20 a game.” A stat that was not pleasing to Grobe was Polo only getting off 17 shots in the first half. “You can’t be having that,” he said. Polo was helped by the astute passing by Lizzy Stamm in the first half. Three times, she found either Marah Blake or Becca Wagner inside with long passes for baskets. “That’s a senior with good court sense that knows the game,” Grobe said. Holding a 43-32 midway through the fourth quarter, Forreston went into a slow-down spread. “That wasn’t a stall,” Rahn said.

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Coming back from a 23-16 halftime deficit, the Polo girls basketball team roared back to take a 31-29 lead over Forreston with the third quarter winding down. That was a close as the Marcos would taste to a possible upset, as Forreston went on 24-3 run to win 53-24 in NUIC play on Jan. 17. “For a young team with their leader (injured Alex Dusing) out, I’m very impressed with Polo,” Forreston coach Brian Rahn said. “They killed us on the glass (3226 rebounding advantage) and were more aggressive than us. I’m happy we found a way to win.” A pair of free throws by Kara Erdmann and a basket by Alexus Houston gave the lead back to the Cardinals as the quarter came to an end. In the fourth quarter, Kylee Kloster, who Rahn praised for coming off the bench for scoring and rebounding, made it 35-31 off an offensive rebound and the Cardinals never looked back the rest of the way. Meanwhile, Polo struggled with six turnovers and 11 missed shots out of 12 after its short-lived lead. “I think we had three sophomores and two freshmen in,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. “Our inexperience caught up with us.” It was a sophomore that gave Polo a spark. Guard Mallory Patterson nailed back-to-back 3-pointers and another baskets off her own rebound in the midst of players much taller than her for 8 third-quarter points. “She’s been in a slump and hesitant to shoot,” Grobe said. “I’m glad to see her put the ball up. She’s doing exactly what’s asked of her.” Even with Patterson doing half (17) of her team’s scoring, it was Houston taking game high honors with 19 points. Houston, another guard, made her presence felt all night on both offense and defense. “She goes hard all the time,” Rahn said. “Our entire team had quickness and energy on defense and were able to create turnovers.” A full-court trapping defense in the second quarter began to create

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Lady Cards prevail in game with Lady Marcos

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Marcos fend off run by Clippers to win 80-60 Five Polo players in double figures en route to Jan. 16 win BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com For a little while on Jan. 16, it looked like the third time was going to be the charm for the Amboy boys basketball team against Polo. The Marcos were having none of that. Polo fended off an early run by the Clippers with a run of their own, and pulled away for an 80-60 win in Amboy. It was third win for the Marcos over Amboy, with the others being at the AFC and Eastland tournaments. The Clippers (3-18, 1-6 NUIC East) gave their home fans something to cheer about with a 9-0 run that tied the game at 19-19 just 2 minutes into the second quarter. Logan Whelchel began the run with a 3, then Mitchell McLaughlin hit two in a row from the top of the key to tie it up. “A few years ago, we did get them our third time here,” McLaughlin said, “so we were hoping the same was happening. We were hitting shots early, but we needed to keep hitting shots.” Polo (19-3, 5-1) responded with a 15-2 run over the next 4 minutes, and most of the damage was done inside. Justin Young muscled his way in the paint for three buckets to ignite the surge, and it was capped when Brady Webb scored on a putback of a missed layup by Tucker Mumford. Polo coach Matt Messer noted his team changed its attack during that key stretch. “Not only did we pound the ball inside, but the offense that we ran got our guards going downhill toward the rim,” Messer said. “The key, though, was defensively. We locked back in defensively and got stops. I think they scored 11 points in 2 minutes, and only scored three points for the next 5-something. That was the key: lock them down and then attack the glass.” The Marcos’ biggest lead was 27 points (66-39) after a basket from Jace Coffey at the 6:38 mark of the fourth quarter. Amboy was able to keep it from becoming a mercy-rule game, however, due in large part to sophomore guard Preston Henkel. He hit four baskets, including two

ABOVE: Amboy’s Mitchel McLaughlin (35) shoots while Polo’s Braiden Soltow tries to block. BELOW: Polo’s Justin Young (left) drives past a block by Amboy’s Matthew Friel. Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/Shaw Media 3s, and two free throws without a miss for 12 fourth-quarter points. McLaughlin led the Clippers with 15 points, while Hunter Zimmerly and Whelchel added nine each. Zimmerly also collected a game-high 11 rebounds. Polo had five players in double figures, led by Webb with 19 points. He was backed by Braiden Soltow with 13, Coffey with 12, Young with 11, and Lane Hopkins with 10. Balanced scoring and a mere seven turnovers while pushing the pace is a recipe the Marcos would like to duplicate. “It’s always important for us to take care of the ball,” Webb said. “After the Forreston loss, we knew we had to push the pace, but also be smart with the ball. I thought we did a good job of that tonight.”

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“We tried to get easy baskets, but settled for free throws instead. We also did the little things right in the fourth quarter.” The Cardinals made an impressive 13-of-16 in the final part of the game to seal the win. “That’s been there for us all year,” Rahn said. “We’ve been consistent at around 65 percent.” Backing up the 19 points by Houston were nine by Erdmann and seven for Greenfield. Forreston moves to 7-12 on the year and Polo at 5-15. “We got a tough schedule coming up,” Grobe said. “All we can do is get them ready. They don’t quit. We saw that tonight.” The Marcos host AFC Friday and Durand the following Thursday, wrapping up regular season action. In between is a game at Durand. Forreston hosts River Ridge on Saturday and closes at home with Orangeville on Jan. 31.

Polo’s Lexi Cox (14) and Forreston’s Brycelynn Smith (11) fight for a loose ball. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Jan. 15 AFC 48, Forreston 39: The Lady Cardinals trailed 25-15 at the half and could not recover scoring 24 in the second half to AFC’s 23 on Jan. 15. Alexus Houston and Grace Carr led Forreston with nine points each followed by Kaylee Koster with eight and Kara Erdmann with five. Jan. 21 Byron 53, Forreston 44: The Lady

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORRESTON Jan. 28– Feb. 2 Monday - JHGB at West Carroll, 4 p.m.; HSGB at Eastland FS Tournament, TBA; PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - HSBB at Rockford Christian Life, 5:30 p.m.; HSGB at Pecatonica, 6 p.m. Wednesday - No Early Learning Academy; Foundation Meeting, 12 p.m.; Early Dismissal Thursday - JHGB (home) vs. Polo, 4 p.m.; HSGB (home) vs. Orangeville, 5:30 p.m.; FV Elementary Discovery Center Night, 6 p.m. Friday - FFA Strawberry Sales Begin Saturday - JH Solo & Ensemble Contest at Meridian, TBA; Alumni Night, 3 p.m.; HSBB (home) vs. Polo, 5:30 p.m., CYB Boys Recognition Night, FB Ring Presentation, Illinois State Scholars; HSGB at Eastland FS Tournament, TBA;

Cardinals were tied with the Lady Tigers 16-16 at the end of the first quarter in the opening game of Byron’s Martin Luther King tournament on Jan. 21. Byron scored 13 in the second quarter to Forreston’s eight and outscored the Lady Cardinals 24-20 in the second half. Alexus Houston led Forreston with 14 points followed Grace Carr with nine and Kara Erdmann with six. Byron’s Kendra Jackson and Isabelle McKinley led all scorers with 17 each.

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Forreston 49, St. Bede 36: The Lady Cardinals led 18-14 at the half and 30-24 before outscoring St. Bede 19-12 in the final quarter.

Kara Erdmann led all scorers with 17 followed by Taylor Greenfield with 12, Alexus Houston with 10 and Grace Carr with eight.

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Helping Kate

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ABOVE: Dana Sellers displays the front of Team Kate sweatshirts and t-shirts being sold to show support for Polo junior Kate Marschang, 16, who is battling cancer. Sellers was one of the people helping with fundraising efforts for the Marschang family during the Jan. 17 girls basketball game. The shirts can be ordered at Country Financial in Polo. CENTER: Peyton Knight’s duck landed in the middle of the Marcos logo winning her $109 during halftime of the game. Knight, a sophomore at Polo High School, donated all her winnings to the Kate Marschang fund. AT RIGHT: Two-year-old Kennadie Smith of Polo helps put the “Chuck a Duck” ducks back into their tote following the halftime contest. Photos by Earleen Hinton

Regional decline in population has repercussions L

ast week, mention was made of Oregon’s high school enrollment dipping under 400. In looking at census figures from 2010 to 2017, every single city and village (36 total) in the Sauk Valley Media area declined in population. The counties of Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, Lee and Bureau Valley lost nearly 10,000 residents in that time period. Besides not having enough kids to fill out sports teams, it’s become more and more difficult to find workers. High school sports are a luxury. Finding mechanics, plumbers, bricklayers, carpenters, truck drivers or the multitude of other trades is a more serious concern. Young people are not entering these fields as much and we face many uncertainties from such a shortage of both skilled and unskilled workers. A common lament from kids not out for a sport is that they need or wan to get a job instead. Often they are chastised, being told to enjoy their youth – there would be plenty of time for work later. Maybe we should start taking a different tack and encourage them to enter the work force, because they

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are desperately needed. In the meantime, it might not hurt to bone up on the old “Reader’s Digest How to Fix It” manuals in case trades people can be found to do repairs. Did you know that fall sports used to start much later than they do now and the main reason was to allow boys to do seasonal farm chores? Still, there was an overlap of work and play. Many an old-timer can share stories of baling hay, doing field work or milking cows and then reporting to football practice. For some, it may have been easier than the farm work they were doing. I doubt if that breed of kid exists much anymore. Another problem now compared to before is how time-consuming sports are. For kids that partake in club sports, along with the demands of high-school summer practices,

that is practically a job in itself.

IHSA by the Numbers

The IHSA recently released a financial audit of itself. Like any financial report, lots of boring information in it, but it was interesting to see the revenue and expenses for each sport and activity. As expected, it was boys basketball and football far ahead of anything else. The state basketball tournament took in $1,921,381 for fiscal year 2018. Expenses were $951,800, for a profit of $969,581. Football’s revenues were $1,439,526, with expenses of $721,721. That generated $717,794 back to the IHSA’s coffers. The next highest profit generator was baseball with a 162K return. Both wrestling and baseball generate close to a half million in revenue, but wrestling only returns $41K, probably due to the high rent of Assembly Hall for the state meet. Putting on two separate (individual and dual) tournaments also has to be a costly endeavor for wrestling. Volleyball earned $142K off 533K of revenue as the highest-ranking girls sports. Girls basketball takes

in the most revenue at $691K, but its expenses total $711K, creating a $26K loss. Both use Redbird Arena in Normal for their state finals and basketball also uses college campuses for some of its sectionals, whereas volleyball is strictly high school come sectionals. Still, a difference of around $325K more to run basketball seems high. Certainly there has to be other factors. I’d be tempted to ask the IHSA about this and other questions regarding revenues and expenditures in all sports. However, they are a busy organization this time of year and it would probably be more polite to wait until summer to query them. Collectively, boys sports earn $1,907,538 in profit, while the girls earn $42,441, due in large part to attendance. As far as activities, competitive cheerleading and dance combine for a tidy profit of $139K. The activity that costs the IHSA more than any other to put on is speech. It takes in 52K, but has expenses of 191K, for the largest loss of any sport or activity.

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Dear Editor, The Christmas Star Program was an overwhelming success this year. Each year we have such gracious givers participating. We want to thank each and everyone of you for putting a smile on a child’s face as they opened gifts from Santa. The packages were wrapped beautifully and graciously received by the parents of 70-plus children. Also, a big thank you to the First State Bank Shannon-Polo for having a Star Tree in their lobby and sharing on their Facebook page, as well as Faith United Methodist Church and Pine Creek Christian Church for having a Star Tree available. The volunteers working with the project were awesome! The Tri-County Press was such a big help with printing articles about the program.

Thank you and Happy New Year! Sheryl Hopkins Christmas Star Committee Pine Christian Church

Time to thank school bus drivers Dear Editor, The Forrestville Valley School District would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our bus drivers for ensuring the safe transport of students. The drivers’ dedication to safety and commitment to the community are truly appreciated. Therefore, please help us celebrate Bus Drivers Appreciation Week in the Forrestville Valley School District Feb. 4 through Feb. 8 by a kind word, a note of thanks, or a gesture of appreciation to our drivers. Sheri Smith Superintendent Forrestville Valley School District

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County gets a $15,000 grant Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County, Inc. recently received a $ 15,000 grant from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund for its 2019 new home build in Rochelle. A $12,000 grant from CFNI last year played a key part in what HFHOC accomplished in 2018, HFHOC Executive Director Vanessa White-Broome said. “In large part due to a grant award from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, our Habitat affiliate was not only able to build a new three-bedroom home in Rochelle for a family of five, but was also able to serve three other families in Ogle County. Two of those families reside in Polo and the other in Hillcrest,” she said.

“We are very excited to share this news with everyone in Ogle County, and are very appreciative to the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, as well as countless other individuals and businesses in the area who have supported our organization in one way or another,” she said. “This support has enabled us to serve a total of four families in 2018 who have attained their dream of decent, affordable housing,” she said. The 2018-19 grant funds received in December 2018 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will assist Habitat in continuing to serve families and fulfill our mission, WhiteBroome said. “Since our start up we’ve been build-

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• HABITAT Continued from Page 19 ing decent, affordable quality homes for many lower income families that might not otherwise have qualified for a mortgage,” she said. “Our goal remains working alongside individuals in Ogle County to improve their living conditions by offering opportunities for a more stable life as a homeowner,” said White-Broome. “The $15,000 grant

funds from CFNIL for 2019 will aid greatly in serving another Ogle County family. “ The mission of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is to serve as a catalyst for giving in order to attract, preserve, and grow an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of northern Illinois. Since its founding in 1953, CFNIL has granted more than $65 million for charitable purposes in the region.

4-H CLUB NEWS Carefree 4-H holds meeting SUBMITTED BY MOLLY ZIEGLER Carefree 4-H Club Member The Carefree 4H club met on Dec. 10. At this meeting we discussed our community service project that we will resume in January. We talked about the officer training that was recently held

and several of our officers attended. We are working on our blue sheet goals, and we are participating in a federation fundraiser. Levi Eden is organizing a bowling activity for the club in January. We celebrated Grace Mongan’s and Mason Zabran’s birthdays and had our Christmas potluck. We wrapped our gifts for the family we adopted at Hope House.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Jan. 11 Deputies responded at 1:40 a.m. to a two-vehicle accident on I-39 at mile marker 108. A northbound car driven by Steven Nosko, 56, of Byron, struck the rear of a semi-trailer. The semi truck, driven by Jimmy Johnson, 51, of Chicago, was experiencing power failure, disabling the trailer lights and attempted to pull off of the roadway just prior to the collision. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Maggio’s Towing. Nosko was transported to Swedish American Hospital for minor injuries. Jan. 14 Darrin K. Akers, 48, of Rockford, was arrested at 7:07 p.m. at 105 S. Rural Rd., Stillman Valley, for driving while license suspended and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he remained in lieu of bond. Jan. 15 Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident with injuries at 11 a.m. in the 10,000 block of North Illinois 2. A car driven by Kathleen M. Garcia, 52, of Oregon was northbound and drifted across the roadway, for unknown reasons at this time, entered the ditch on the west side of the roadway, and struck a tree. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and Garcia was the sole occupant of hers. Garcia was extricated from the vehicle by Byron Fire and Ambulance and transported to Swedish American Hospi-

tal for her injuries. She was issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis, less than 10 grams. Matthew Merrit, 25, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $206 bond pending a court appearance. Ryan Rush, 34, of Byron, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $334 bond pending a court appearance. Joseph Stafford, 55, of Aurora, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for escape. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $50,000 (10%) bond pending a court appearance. Thomas Price, 33, of Rockford, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County Jail on a $5,084 bond pending a court appearance. Jonathan Wilson, 35, of Whiteside County, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $11, 896.90 bond pending a court appearance. Thomas Kanzler, 23, of Dixon, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $281 bond pending a court appearance. Richard Aurand, 64, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was

held in the Ogle County jail on a $250 bond pending a court appearance.

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Jan. 16 Armando Zavaleta, 53, of Rockford was arrested for driving with no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of South Illinois 251 at 10:17 p.m. Zavaleta was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 18 Christopher Jamieson, 38, of Oregon, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $3,506 bond pending a court appearance.

Deputies come upon a single vehicle crash at North Illinois 2 and Mud Creek Road at 12:15 a.m. They determined Kendall Pelt, 46, of Mt Morris, failed to reduce speed to avoid an accident and struck the guardrail on Ill. 2 east of Mud Creek Rd. Pelt was arrested for failure to reduce speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, no valid license, and operating uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Daniel Diehl, 22, of Polo, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $451 bond pending a court appearance. Jan. 17 Kyle Smith, 27, of Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for leaving the scene. He posted a $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date of Feb. 8. Jeffrey Swanson, 48, of Billings, Montana, for was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for theft. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a

Shannon Day, 25, of Sterling, was arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He was held in the Ogle County jail on a $650 bond pending a court appearance. Jan. 20 Carlos A. Tobar, 32, of Highland Park, was arrested for driving while license suspended at 5:09 p.m. during a traffic stop at Ill. 64 and River Road. He was also issued citations for improper use of registration and no valid registration. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jan. 21 Michael Sharpe, 45, of Chicago, was arrested for driving while license suspended at 12:15 a.m. during a motorist assist at Ill. 64 near Meridian Road. He was also cited for no proof of insurance. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Darrius Garcia, 29, of Dixon was arrested at 6:21 a.m. in the 10,000 block of North Illinois 2 for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch. He was also issued a citation for improper lane usage and later released on an I-bond.

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OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Jan. 14 At approximately 8:30 p.m., police took one 16-year-old male juvenile into limited custody for the offense of battery. The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney for review for juvenile delinquency. Jan. 15 At 12 p.m., police investigated a one-car traffic crash in the parking lot of Snyder Pharmacy located at 201 N. Fourth Street where a 2003 GMC driven by Gary H. Bolthouse, 62, of Oregon, jumped the curb, striking several items that were on the sidewalk. No citations were issued.

the 100 block of Webster Street. Jan. 16 Keith R. Lawnicki, 27, of Oregon, was arrested at 3:44 a.m. for resisting a peace officer. Lawnicki was transported to the Ogle County Jail. At 5 12:03 p.m., police investigated a traffic crash in the Athletico parking area located behind 116 North Third Street where a 2012 Chrysler driven by Tanya R. Fraley, 44, Oregon, struck a dumpster. No citations were issued. Jan. 17 Victor E. Heather, 17, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:47 p.m. for disobeying a stop sign. This violation occurred at the intersection of Ninth and Washington Streets.

Michael W. Smith, 28, of Loves Park, was issued three traffic citations at 3:14 p.m. for driving in the wrong lane in the 1000 block of North Illinois 2; disobeying a traffic control device at the intersection of Madison and Fifth Streets; and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.

Jan. 18 At 6:36 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Ten Pennies parking lot located at the corner of South Fourth Street and Madison Street involving a 2017 Ford driven by Wendy D. Mitchell, 34, of Oregon, and a parked 2016 GMC belonging to Brian A. Peyton, 29, of Byron. No citations were issued.

Anthony J. Balice, 25, of Byron, was issued a citation at 8:21 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the 800 block of South Fourth Street.

Amanda E. Burgett,33, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 7:52 p.m., for operating an uninsured motor vehicle in the 200 block of South 10th Street.

Dominick J. Wetzell, 16, of Oregon, was issued two citations at 10:18 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid driver’s license – curfew in

Jeremy J. Clardi, 41, of Sterling, was issued citations at 8:30 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating and having an uninsured

motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Wayne D. Bjorklund, 56, of Oregon, was arrested at 10:21 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Bjorklund was also issued a citation for driving without headlights. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 200 block of East Washington Street. James P. Kasmar, 26, of Ashton, was issued a civil citation at 11:23 p.m. for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Fourth Street. Jan. 19 Benjamin P. Crosby, 35, of Oregon was issued a citation at 8:16 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device in the 200 block of North Fifth Street. Lewis E. Nicholas, 57, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 8:50 p.m. for speeding, 37 mph in a 20 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of 13th Street. Jan. 20 Sheilah R. Dye, 46, of Rockford, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Dye was also issued citations for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for mandatory insurance violation and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 600 block of

North Fourth Street. Heidi J. McGlown, 40, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 3:33 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Marley S. Kessel, 19, of Dixon, was issued a civil citation at 9 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia. This violation occurred in the 200 block of South Illinois 2. Twenty one parking tickets and 11 verbal/written warnings were issued Jan. 14-20.

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 Jan. 14-20 Checking a Subject/Vehicle.............3 Citizen Complaints............................3 Juvenile Complaint............................2 Animal Complaint.............................. 1 Ordinance Violation...........................3 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem......... 6 Disturbance / Domestic...................2 Assist EMS / Other Department.... 4 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window.................................2 Lockout Vehicle/Building................. 1 911 Hang-up / Open Line..................5 Traffic Stops.................................... 22

STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Jan. 14 Brian Bolt, 30, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, status hearing Feb. 11. Esteban Cortez, 30, Moline, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Billy J. Byvick, 42, Leonore, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 23. Shawn Alms, 36, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, plea hearing Feb. 1. Matthew Haas, 38, Rockford, driving while license suspended, preliminary

hearing Feb. 6. Reinaldo Godines, 45, Iowa, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference March 11. Jan. 16 Brian Bolt, 30, Rochelle, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 11. Ross Ellis, 28, Stillman Valley, criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, preliminary hearing Feb. 6. Jan. 17 Megan L. Gassaway, 27, Byron, driving while license is revoked or suspended, dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Rory R. Gile, 60, Byron, domestic battery, status hearing Feb. 25. David L. Griffeth, 39, Rochelle, domes-

tic battery, dismissed. Scott B. Miller, 28, Polo, aggravated battery, 402 conference Feb. 15. Jan. 18 Allison Anderson, 27, Woosung, possession of a controlled substance, domestic battery, status hearing March 1. Joshua Anderson, 28, Woosung, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to two years court supervision, and ordered him to cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, perform 30 hours public service work, and pay fines and costs of

$500. Counts of possession of a controlled substance and domestic battery were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Dustin A. Brehm, 29, Oregon, possession of a firearm while firearms owner identification card was revoked, 402 conference Jan. 25. Rachel E. Carson, 20, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, 402 conference Feb. 8. Robert J. Curatola, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 8. Adam G. Davis, 35, Kirkland, possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended, status hearing March 1. See STATE’S ATTORNEY, Page 23

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Edward Rocha, 29, Beloit, manufacture or delivery of cocaine, plea hearing Feb. 8. Wade R. Winekauf, 59, Dixon, unlawful restraint, jury trial April 15. Jeffrey Swanson, 48, Billings, Montana, theft, preliminary hearing Feb. 27.

Richard E. Tosi, warranty deed to Gaven J. Meiners, Bent Oak Lane, Taylor Township, $154,000. Arlyn K. Zimmerman and Celia P. Zimmerman, warranty deed to Natasha H. Hughes, 103 S. Third Ave., Forreston, $72,000. Richard T. Warren, sole heir at law of Mary L. Brennan, quit claim deed to Richard T. Warren, 108 N. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris.

deed in trust to Donald E. Huntley, as trustee of DEH Trust No. 11-94, and Norma J. Huntley, as trustee of NJH Trust No. 11-94, East Husking Peg Road, $312,000. Joseph P. Kirk and Alisha L. Kirk, warranty deed to Dustin M. Burtman, 821 N. Second St., Rochelle, $119,500. Cristine Mulvany, warranty deed to Lawrence Land Holdings LLC, 102 acres, Ill. 26, Lincoln Township, $1,173,000. E. Steven Jeanblanc, warranty deed to Lawrence Land Holdings LLC, 102 acres, Ill. 26, Lincoln Township, $1,173,000.

Joseph Stafford, 55, Aurora, escape – failure to report to a penal institution, preliminary hearing Jan. 23.

Ryan Hastings, 32, Freeport, pleaded guilty to driving while license revoked. Judge Clayton L. Lindsey sentenced him to 45 days periodic imprisonment and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $1,232. Brian Rosenbalm, 37, Leaf River, domestic battery, home invasion,, battery, violation of order of protection, pretrial conference Jan. 28.

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

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and city, village, or township of the property.

Jan. 14 Patricia A. Snapp, quit claim deed to Jason S. Snapp, Shawna R. Snapp, and Patricia A. Snapp, 2892 E. Honeycreek Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township. Lake Lida Development Inc., warranty deed to Jackie L. Donoho, 224 Lake Lida Lane, Flagg Township, $25,000. Joshua A. Egyed, warranty deed to Orlando Hernandez and Tammy Lane, 2830 N. Lynnville Court., Lynnville Township, $168,000. Brad Schabacker and Emily Schabacker, warranty deed to Timothy J. Hayden, 202 Windmill Drive, Flagg Township, $178,000. Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Brad Schabacker and Emily Schabacker, 10471 E. Kuehl Court, Flagg Township, $225,000. Barbara M. Mowers, by Patrci W. Mowers, her attorney-in-fact, warranty

Jan. 15 Barry J. Powell and Laura A. Powell, warranty deed to Barry J. Powell and Laura A. Powell, 108 Main St., White Rock Township. Randolph L. Newton and Paula G. Newton, warranty deed to Kevin Stafford and Angela Stafford, 1202 Glacier Drive, Byron Township, $225,000. Fannie Mae, warranty deed to Richard Swalve, 501 N. Mineral St., Byron, $28,000. Jan. 16 Thomas O. Hill and Nancy L. Hill, warranty deed to Davidson of Creston LLC, South Woodlawn Rd., Dement Township, $145,000. Ogle County Sheriff, William J. Gapski,

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Jan. 17 ARLO Investments LLC, warranty deed to Fresh Furrow LLC, 24.09 acres vacant farmland at Caron Road and Ill. 38, Rochelle, $5,019,000. Lake Louise Campground LLC, warranty deed to Lake Louise RV Resort LLC, 8840 N. Ill. 2, Byron Township, $3,600,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, warranty deed to Mark. E. Schweertman and Misti Schweertman, 16747 W. White Oak Rd., Forreston Township, $103,000.

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Jan. 11 Ogle County Sheriff, Gary M. Sanders, David Sanders, and Illinois Healthcare and Family Services, sheriff’s deed to German-American State Bank, 108 N. Locust St., Forreston. Ann M. Proud, quit claim deed to Kathryn G. Reynolds, 312 Emily St., Mt. Morris. Ogle County Sheriff and Wade R. Winekauf, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 5193 W. Murray Drive, Grand Detour. Ogle County Sheriff and Myrna Ganrude, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 204 W. Provost St., Polo. 194 Cannery LLC, quit claim deed to Haywell LLC - Rochelle Indoor Storage, 191 N. 15th St., Rochelle. Robert K. DeArvil and Elizabeth DeArvil, quit claim deed to Edward R. Messenger Jr. and Justine E. Messenger, 404 S. Ninth St., Oregon.

and Lisa S. Gapski, sheriff’s deed to Hub Shuttle Inc., 407 Hillcrest Ave., Rochelle, $57,671. Teresa L. Peet and David H. Peet, quit claim deed to Teresa L. Peet, 1279 S. Blackhawk Rd., Oregon-Nashua Township. Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County Inc, warranty deed to Derek E. Price and April N. Price, 924 W. Eighth Ave. Rochelle, $85,957. Keith F. Erhart and Louise M. Erhart, warranty deed to Keith F. Erhart and Louise M. Erhart, 40 acres, Midtown Road, Mt. Morris Township. Eric M. Pravidicia, quit claim deed to Matthew R. Meline and Ashley Meline, 1440 Joanne Terrace, Byron.

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Kevin A. Egbet Gray, 26, Harrison, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, pretrial conference Feb. 7. Jason M. Gilroy, 33, Byron, forgery, making or altering a document, pretrial conference March 8. Christopher L. F. Holmes, 54, Maren-

go, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Feb. 8. Matthew A. Hood, 33, Ashton, Aggravated Domestic Battery, pretrial conference March 1. Emma C. Lantz, 23, Dixon, unlawful manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing March 1. Mark C. Meyer, 50, Byron, aggravated battery,domestic battery, status hearing Feb. 15.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on February 22, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Seven (7) in Block Two (2) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Rochelle, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 25 in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 73 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois. Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com January 18,25, February 1, 2019

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PARCEL 2: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 {GERMAN CHURCH ROAD), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS. WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 191.94 FEET (191.7 FEET DEEDED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.829 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF· 446.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY NO. 2 (GERMAN CHURCH ROAD); THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND PROJECTED TANGENT, A DISTANCE OF 301.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THEHEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 149.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID .FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET (181.69 FEET DEEDED) TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161. 12 FEET (161.50 FEET DEEDED); THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 230.93 FEET (231.00 FEET DEEDED) TO A POINT ON THE FORMER CENTERLINE OF GERMAN CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTHWESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID FORMER CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 45.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.516 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ALL SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MARION, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, Sale terms: Ten IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence. percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in 'as is' condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment amount was at $178,187.86. For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com January 25, February 1,8, 20019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW E. MEYERS, SUSAN R. MEYERS, ROCK VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTSDEFENDANTS CASE NO: 2017CH48 Property Address: 5482 N. German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/8/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County will on 3/8/2019 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 10-07-400-016 COMMON ADDRESS: 5482 N. German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence. Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in ?as is? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment amount was at $178,187.86. For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. CMCF.0041 courtresults@klueverplatt.com January 25, February 1,8, 2019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on February 22, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com January 18,25, February 1, 2019

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