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VOLUME 156 NO. 36• SERVING THE FORRESTON AREA SINCE 1865

FRIDAY, December 28, 2018 • $1.00

LOCAL NEWS

911 Hero A Stillman Valley man is honored for saving a friend’s life. / 5

SPORTS

Holiday Tournament

Christmas Surprise

Polo and Forreston battled in the consolation game. / 18

County Board Members vote to eliminate one step in the zoning process. / 3

Elizabeth Itnyre chats with Forreston Girl Scout Lily Pratt Dec. 22 about the fleece blanket and handmade Christmas card Lily brought her. Forreston Girl Scout Troop 1092 made fleece blankets and Christmas cards for all residents at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center and sang Christmas carols when they delivered them Saturday morning. Photo by Vinde Wells

INDEX

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Bertolet Library......... 7 Byron Library............ 11 Church News............12 Classifieds..........27-32

College & Service..... 8 Entertainment......9-10 Property Transfers.. 22 Sheriff’s Arrests...... 25

DEATHS Dorothy I. Seuring, Page 25 Published every Friday by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of Shaw Media

Social News............... 8 State’s Attorney...... 24 State Police............. 22

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Scouts make blankets for Polo Rehab residents BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Residents of Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center received gifts Dec. 22 that warmed their bodies and hearts alike. Eight members of Forreston Girls Scout Troop 1092 and their three leaders delivered handmade fleece blankets and Christmas cards to each of the center’s 48 residents, and treated them to Christmas carols besides. After leading the residents in “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the Scouts handed out the blankets and cards, receiving big smiles and enthusiastic thank yous in return. Troop leader Heather Menke said the troop learned in November that the center was short on blankets and set to work filling that need. Leader Dr. April Moore said the 17 girls in the troop worked for five hours on a recent Saturday, making a total of 51 blankets. Some even took blankets home to finish them. “The girls worked really hard on this project,” she said. “We wanted to be absolutely sure everyone got a blanket and a card.” Moore also credited the community for pitching in. The Forreston Lions Club, Forreston State Bank, Koeller’s Forreston Hardware, numerous citizens, and Moore herself made monetary donations that paid for the materials.

ABOVE: A stack of colorful fleece blankets made by Forreston Girl Scout Troop 1092 awaits delivery to the residents at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Saturday morning. AT LEFT: Norma Stuff admires the blanket given to her by Forreston Girl Scout Eve Jones. Photos by Vinde Wells

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Members of Forreston Girl Scout Troop 1092 sing Christmas carols Saturday morning with residents of Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Pictured left to right are: Dr. April Moore, Eve Jones, Lana Southerland, Allie Moore, Lily Pratt, Piper Menke, Elizabeth Ludwig, Jilliam Moore, Zoe Menke, Heather Menke, and Amanda Ludwig. Photo by Vinde Wells

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Assessments, Planning & Zoning will no longer give input BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

Assessments office for several years. Board chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron, said the county is allowed to have an interim supervisor for 60 days while it seeks a permanent replacement for Harrison. The resolution to appoint Magnuson also included a section allowing the county board to study the feasibility of combining the supervisor’s office with another county office or department. Gouker said that while that move would save money, the legalities still need to be reviewed by state’s attorney Eric Morrow.

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Men’s breakfast set for Jan. 5. The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 7 a.m. at the Forreston Reformed Church, 501 Third Ave., Forreston. The speaker will be Rev. Ellis Boughton, pastor of Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren. All men are invited to attend. For more information call Russell Ruter at 815-938-2218 or Robert Dillavou at 815-938-2428.

important step,” he said. However, board member Marcia Heuer, of Oregon, said county board should consider only the ZBA’s recommendation because it is “judicial” and hears only sworn testimony from both sides in the same room. The measure passed 17 to 7. In another matter, the board appointed Carol Magnuson, of Oregon, to serve as interim Supervisor of Assessments after current Supervisor Jim Harrison retires at the end of this month. Magnuson, a deputy clerk, has worked in the Supervisor of

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The Ogle County Board has eliminated one step in the zoning process. The board approved an ordinance to the zoning map amendment and special use permit procedure Dec. 18 that makes the Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee’s recommendation no longer necessary. Up to now, after the Zoning Board of Appeals heard a zoning request, it would report its findings to the committee, which also then made a recommendation to the county board on the same request. The county board makes the final decision on all zoning requests after considering the recommendations. Now, according to the new ordinance, the ZBA will report its findings directly to the county board without going through the Supervisor of Assessments and

Planning & Zoning Committee. Three county board members who are also members of the committee objected. Wayne Reising, of Oregon, said the move would be a “disservice” to the county board. Tom Smith, of Rochelle, agreed. “We’re the elected people,” he said “Now you want to take us out of the equation.” The Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee is made up of seven county board members. Lyle Hopkins, of Polo, also objected. “I feel that step is a very

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COUNTY RECOGNITION

Jan. 9 is county-wide Forreston Cardinals Day BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The Forreston High School varsity football team got county-wide recognition Dec. 18 for its state championship. The Ogle County Board declared Wednesday, Jan. 9 as Forreston Cardinals Football State Championship Day in the county. The Cardinals won their third state championship in five years in Class 1A Nov. 23 when they defeated the Camp Point Central Panthers 44-6 at a game held at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Board chairman Kim Gouker designated board member Dean Fox, of German Valley, to present the proclamation to FHS officials. “Therefore be it resolved, on this 18th day of December, 2018, in recognition of their hard work and dedication, and the honor they have brought to all of the citizens of Ogle County, by winning their third state football championship in a span of five years, the Ogle Country Board hereby designates that Wednesday, January 9, 2019, shall be recognized as Forreston Cardinals Football State Championship Day, in all of Ogle County, Illinois, and encourage all residents of Ogle County to join in recognition of this fine and exemplary group of young men, and their entire coaching staff,” the proclamation reads.

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak We have reached the final week of busyness before the Christmas holiday. We are grateful for the quiet moments in between the activity. Even with all the planning for a beautiful Christmas, our thoughts turn to the real blessing of the season, a Savior. This year, I will be missing our church service for the last Sunday in Advent and the Christmas Eve service at Pine Creek Christian Church. I couldn’t turn down an invitation to spend the holiday with my daughter, Stephanie, in Minneapolis.

Forreston High School was recognized by the Ogle County Board after winning the 1A state football division in November. Pictured here, left to right, are: Forreston High School Principal Travis Heinz, senior captain Hunter Rogers, senior captain Kilar Heunefeld, county board member Dean Fox, senior captain Mitchell Heinz, and Kyle Zick, assistant principal, activities director, and head football coach. Photo supplied

This is the time of year for reflections on the past holidays and on the many memories we have created. The Christmas Eve program has been a big part of our Christmas celebration in Pine Creek for many, many years. Several of us have memories of trying to remember lines and songs as children. I will always remember the hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” As a young child, this was the song we were singing in the program and I had a little trouble with the words. On the drive to the church on Christmas Eve, I still remember my mom helping me with the line, “Above thy deep and dreamless sleep.” This is one of my favorite hymns to this day. The silence on Christmas Eve has a magical quality. One special Christmas, I invited our friend, Thelma Jones, to the program. After dropping her at her home in town, I made the drive my home in country. The moonlight over the snow in the

fields was something out of storybook. The peace found in the glistening snow stays with me even today. My favorite Christmas memory will always be when our children met Santa in the mall in Sterling. The jolly man in the red suit engaged our children, carrying on a conversation out of our earshot. Their visit ended with Matt tugging on his beard, and smiles from all of us watching. The joy from that visit with St. Nick made the celebration even more wonderful on Christmas morning. Sharing the morning with our children, gifts opened, and paper littering the floor reminds us the wonder of giving and receiving a gift. The most precious gift was given to us by God. Not every Christmas has been picture perfect. When Clint was four years old, he touched his hand on a heater hours before the Christmas Eve program. The burn didn’t seem serious until after the program, so Clint and I went

to the emergency room. Watching him sleep in the back of the van on the way home reminded me of the care that Mary gave to Jesus who came into this world as an infant. It is fitting that Christmas comes to us at the end of the calendar year. We can look back on the months that have passed, thankful for the good and difficult days. More importantly, we start to look forward to the new year. We are filled with a sense of hope in what could be in next twelve months. We can face this time with hope because we have gotten to know the Savior. We have established a relationship with the One who came to save each of us. My wish is that each of you will be filled with peace, joy, love, and hope this season. Come and join our church family as we continue to celebrate all that we have received from the season. Have a wonderfully Merry Christmas!

911 HERO

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com

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A Stillman Valley man was honored last week for saving the life of a high school classmate. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle presented the 911 Hero Award to Russell Carlson Dec. 20 for his quick response when Gary Hollingsworth, 79, of Holcomb, suffered a heart attack last summer. Carlson credited the CPR training he had 30 years ago when he was a volunteer fireman. “Taking CPR classes every year was stressed, and I took them,” he said with a smile. “Year after year, as you all know, it can get boring. But I guess it kicked in.” Carlson became tearful, remembering the August day that he used his skills. “I got a second chance - I had cancer in 2002, and I wanted Gary to get his second chance,” he said. “I’ve known him since high school.” Hollingsworth, who had quadruple heart bypass surgery 19 years ago, said he and his wife were hosting a luncheon at their home when he suddenly was stricken. “I was reaching for a chair and that’s the last thing I remember,” he said. 911 Emergency Telephone System Board member and volunteer firefighter Rick Mott filled in the details. He said the Lynn Scott Rock Fire

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Stillman Valley man honored for saving friend’s life

An emotional Russell Carlson, right, talks about his part last summer in saving the life of Gary Hollingsworth, a friend since high school. Photo by Vinde Wells

AT LEFT: Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle shakes hands with Russell Carlson, of Stillman Valley, after presenting him with the 2018 911 Hero Award. Carlson performed CPR on Gary Hollingsworth, of Holcomb, while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. ABOVE: Russell Carlson, center, thanks telecommunicator Brian Symons for his help during the 911 call for heart attack victim Gary Hollingsworth, right, who claps his appreciation. Photos by Vinde Wells

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WWII VETERAN HONORED

Bronze Star awarded to family of Byron soldier Medals come 74 years after they were earned for bravery BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com The family of a Byron World War II veteran finally received his decorations for bravery last week, almost 74 years after he earned them. Staff Sergeant Gene Sabin was honored during a ceremony held Dec. 17 at the U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s office in Ottawa. Kinzinger presented Sabin’s award, a Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster pin denoting a second award of the same medal, to his grandson Mike Schabacker, of Stillman Valley, while several other family members watched. He also presented Sabin’s campaign medals, good conduct medal, World War II victory medal and Combat Infantryman’s Badge to the family. Kinzinger explained that Sabin’s service records were among the millions of files lost in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. Born in Sycamore in 1920, Sabin lived most of his life in Byron, and died in 1984. Schabacker said that after his grandmother died, family members found a letter Sabin had written, asking about the Bronze Stars he had never received. He then contacted Kinzinger to see if anything could be done. Although most of the records were destroyed, a few partial records were located, Schabacker said. “They were able to establish he was awarded two Bronze Stars for heroic action,” he said. “I was very excited we were able to get it straightened out — it’s official now.” While there are no records of Sabin’s decorations, Bill Lenches, the executive director and curator of the 12th Armored Division Museum in Abilene, Texas, provided some information. “Gene Sabin served as a squad leader in the 3rd Platoon of B Company, 66th Armored Infantry Battalion,” he said. “One of his fellow

ABOVE: The family of World War II veteran Gene Sabin poses for a photo with U. S Rep. Adam Kinzinger Dec. 17. Sabin’s daughter Sharon Schabacker (center front) holds the Bronze Star her father earned for bravery during combat. His other medals are also displayed. BELOW RIGHT: U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger presents Matt Schabacker, of Stillman Valley, with the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster earned by his grandfather, the late Gene Sabin, of Byron, during World War II. Photos supplied

Gene Sabin members of the 66th anecdotally recalls that (one decoration) was awarded for action in the Vosges Mountains (in France) most probably during the 12th Armored’s participation in the Colmar Pock-

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Continued from Page 6 et operation in February of 1945. “According to George O’Bryan of the 66th, when one of Gene’s men spotted a German soldier

taking aim at him, Gene, instead of immediately firing or seeking cover, shouted … to the soldier words to the effect that if he did not drop his weapon he would be shot. This led to the German’s immediate surrender, followed swiftly by the capture of his entire

patrol.” Sabin’s daughter, Sharon Schabacker, said her father was drafted into the Army when he was 22, causing him to be nicknamed “Pops” due to his age in relation to the younger soldiers. After the war, she said, her

father would never talk about his experiences with him family — only with his wartime buddies at annual reunions of the 12th Armored Division.

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BERTOLET LIBRARY Adult Coloring Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Take a break from your holiday preparations and relax 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. Toddler & Preschool Story Time Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Story Time is on winter break and will

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 waiting list. Call 815-738-2742 or stop in to pick up or reserve your HotSpot. Recycle Plastic Bags We are still collecting plastic for

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Department got the 911 call at 5:08 p.m. on Aug. 31. Carlson immediately began chest compressions while another luncheon guest Dorothy Hollandsworth dialed 911. EMTs Todd Seaworth, Mike Alsup, and Bill Newkirk soon arrived, along with paramedic Chris Kunce. “By 5:31 you had a normal heartbeat and normal breathing, and that was before you ever got to Swedish American,” Mott told Hollingsworth. He stressed that Carlson’s early intervention was the key to Hollingsworth’s successful recovery. Mott said Hollingsworth wanted to meet and personally thank the emergency responders who came to the scene, as well as telecommunicator Brian Symons, who answered the 911 call. Approximately 30 people attended Gary Hollingsworth, of Holcomb, poses with the ambulance crew that helped to save his life last summer after he suffered a heart the presentation held at the Davis attack. Pictured from left to right are: Lynn Scott Rock Fire Department EMTs Todd Seaworth, Mike Alsup, and Bill Newkirk, Hollingsworth, Paramedic Chris Kunce, and 911 Emergency Telephone System Board member Rick Mott. Photo by Vinde Wells Junction Fire Station.

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Workshop on how to identify trees, shrubs is Jan. 5 Lean how to identify trees in the winter The Natural Land Institute will host the Winter Tree & Shrub Identification Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop will be led by NLI’s Director of Stewardship, Zach Grycan, and Melissa Grycan, Stewardship Technician for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. Participants will learn how to identify native and non-native trees and shrubs by buds, twigs, and bark. The workshop will start with an indoor classroom session to be held at Natural Land Institute’s office, 320 S. 3rd St., in Rockford, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. There will be a break for lunch with the afternoon session incorporating hands-on learning with a walk from 1– 2 p.m. at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford. Cost is $20 per person. Lunch is not provided. Registration is required by Jan. 4. Call 815-964-6666 or email info@naturalland.org for more information and to register.

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The Natural Land Institute, an accredited land trust, is a 501(c)3, non-profit land conservation organization based in Rockford, which has protected more than 17,300 acres of natural land in Illinois since 1958. NLI’s current service area cov-

The Natural Land Institute is offering a tree and shrub identification on Jan. 5. Here, Zach Grycan leads a workshop. Photo by Kim Johnsen ers 12 counties: Winnebago, Boone, northern DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, Bureau, Henry, Rock Island, Whiteside, Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. For more information and to donate: www.NaturalLand.org. NLI’s mission is to create an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois for people, plants and animals.

COLLEGE & SERVICE NEWS Caleigh Huber Caleigh Huber, of Byron, was named to the fall dean’s list at Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Kayla Naber U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Kayla Naber, of Chana, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio,

Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Naber is the daughter of Phil and Shawn Naber, of Chana, and is a 2016 graduate of Oregon High School.

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COFFEE TALK Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle will be the speaker at the First Saturday Community Coffee on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 S. Main St., Chana. He will discuss department activities, explain policies of the department and explain any new laws. This community gathering is held the first Saturday of each month from January through March from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Everyone is welcome.

MEETING SET Ogle County Democrats to meet on Jan. 8 in Oregon

First Friday Jan. 4 at Moose Center

HCC NEWS

With just enough time to recover from a Monday night of singing “Auld Lang Syne,” Friday, Jan. 4 is a chance to let the First Fridays musicians do the singing at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center. Musicians will draw for time slots at 6:30 p.m. and performances will

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begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all musicians, even late arrivals, have had their turn on stage. A jam session will follow until it is time for the traditional closing with “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The musical styles vary widely including country, bluegrass, folk,

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Youth choir rehearsals begin The Highland Community College Youth Choir will resume rehearsals on Monday, Jan. 7 under the direction of Dagny Brandt. New members, grades kindergarSee CHOIR, Page 10

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Multi-talented Liz and Jeff Wagner were a hit at the December First Fridays with great vocals and a dynamite guitar and banjo accompaniment. In addition to their on-stage talents, the Wagners produce the Opry Jam on second Saturday afternoons at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center. Photo supplied

Ogle County Democrats will start the New Year by meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon Drinks will available from the bar. For more information, contact Ogle County Democratic Central Committee Chairman Christine Ballard at 304-521-3963; P. O. Box 312, Davis Junction, IL 61020; or Christineballard56@gmail.com.

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Meeting to plan Black Hawk plaza is Jan. 15

Simpson to present geology program on Jan. 8

A planning meeting to share ideas for the renovation of the plaza around the Black Hawk Statue is scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon. George Bellovics, landscape architect for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will lead the meeting. The plaza area includes the parking lot, walk-ways,

interpretive kiosks, viewing area with rock wall, and accessories such as benches and landscaping. All interested persons and community leaders are encouraged to attend to lend their ideas for development of the new plaza. The snow date is Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 815-732-7439.

SPECIAL CLASS

The Oregon Park District and Village of Progress are teaming up to offer creative expression classes throughout the year. The January class will create a child-size snowman porch decoration. Here VOP consumers pose with the snowmen. Photo supplied

The Northwest Illinois Audubon plans two upcoming events. Retired Highland Community College professor Steve Simpson will present a program on “Every Rock Tells a Story” at the Northwest Illinois Audubon monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 Park Blvd., Freeport. Drawing on his 32-year career teaching geology, Simpson will tell stories as revealed by rocks. Attendees are encouraged to bring rocks and fossils for “analysis” and discussion. He will also share some of his favorite stories about rocks and their discoveries by careful investigations of geologists. The meeting is open to everyone. For more information call Teresa at 815-2383963. A program about tracking will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Oakdale Nature Preserve near Freeport. The age-old art of tracking was an essential life skill for early peoples. Today, tracking gives us a way to learn what animals are present and what they are doing when we cannot see them. The program will begin at the Mogle Center at Oakdale. Participants should dress for the weather including footwear for snow. For more information call Richard Benning at 815-865-5279.

Partnership for creative classes offered by OPD The Oregon Park District and Village of Progress have partnered to offer creative expression classes throughout the year. The January class will create a child-size snowman porch decoration. “Allow your child to express their creativity and create projects out of recycled materials with the

consumers and staff from the Village of Progress,” said Tina Ketter, superintendent of receation for the park district. “Kids ages K-3rd will be working alongside people with developmental disability to create a child-size porch decoration of a snowman to decorate your home. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult.”

Class will be on Friday, Jan. 18 from 12:30-2 p.m., which is a half day of school for Oregon School District students. “The fee is just $6 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $7 for non-residents,” Ketter said. “The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 11. Register at www.oregonpark. org or call 815-732-3101.”

The partnership is able to continue this program thanks to a Douglas and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation Grant. The program is for children ages five and six years old, along with a parent or guardian, and will start at 10:30 a.m. Wee Nats is offered the first Saturday of each month through May. It will last approximately one hour and each month will have a different nature

theme. The program includes a lesson, story, craft, and a hike. The cost is $5 per child and there will be a 15 student limit. January’s program will study animals who live under the snow. Contact the Natural Resource Education Center at 815-784-2000 for more information. To register call 815-7588194.

OUTDOOR EVENT Wee Naturalist program offered for kids on Jan. 5 University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with the DeKalb County Forest Preserve, will be hosting their Wee Naturalist program on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10:30 a.m. The program will take place at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Forest Preserve located one mile west of Genoa on Illinois 72.

• CHOIR Continued from Page 9 ten through 12, are welcome. No audition or registration fee is charged. The choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:15 to 5:20 p.m. in room F-10 in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport. The HCC Children’s Choir began in the early 1980s. Over the years, the choir is credited for encouraging the musical talents of hundreds of adolescents and teenagers. The Highland Youth Choir will provide an opportunity for students to practice vocal music talents as well as promote personal and social growth. For more information contact Brandt at dagny.brandt@highland.edu or call 815-599-3490.

BYRON LIBRARY Everything eBay wit Sharon Wagner Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sharon’s successful techniques will have you selling and buying merchandise on eBay - the world’s largest online marketplace – as well as learning her useful tips and tricks. Participants need to have an active eBay account for this class. If you need assistance setting up an account, please call the library to schedule an appointment beforehand.

Crafting with Cathy: String Art Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Create beautiful wall art with just wood, nails, and string. We’ll have some simple templates to trace, but if you have something specific in mind please bring a print-out of the basic image. We will be pounding nails into wood, so please bring your own hammers. Please register for all programs by calling 815-234-5107. BINGO for Adults Friday, Jan. 11, 10 to 11 a.m.

Chess Enthusiasts Saturday, Jan. 19, 1 to 4 p.m. Ages: 7 years and up Come work on your chess strategy and learn a new move or two. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to begin playing. Beginners welcome! Pete the Cat Party Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6 to 7 p.m. Ages: 2-8 years, with caregiver A fun-filled evening featuring everyone’s favorite groovy guy - Pete the Cat. Join us for stories, activities and crafts, and a chance to meet and take your photo with Pete.

Ali Groen decorates sugar cookies during the Byron Library’s cookie decorating class. Photo supplied

Ages: 18+ Feeling lucky? Play for prizes! Courageous Girls Book Club Saturday, Jan. 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Ages: 8-12 years Read about courageous girls in history and create a project based on the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the adult services desk.

Monday, Jan. 14, 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.

Super Bowl LIII Scoop Presented by Sean Considine Monday, Jan. 28, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. What does it take for a team to get What makes to the Super Bowl? an underdog? How are the odds determined? What do the referee calls mean? Sean will give the scoop on everything football to prepare you for this year’s Super Bowl. Novice football watchers and devoted fans alike will enjoy Sean’s stories and professional knowledge. Please register for all programs by calling 815-234-5107.

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Prairie State Legal: Know Your Rights presentation with one-on-one appointments to follow. Child and Adult Guardianship presented by Attorney Emily Hardy Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1 to 1:20 p.m. After the Know Your Rights presentation, individuals can meet with a lawyer at no cost to discuss civil legal issues such as: problems with their landlord, clearing criminal records, orders of protection and divorce for domestic violence victims, bankruptcy, housing discrimination, problems with SNAP/ TANF/Medicaid, social security overpayments, getting guardianship of a minor or disabled adult. Each individual will go through an eligibility screening before talking to an attorney for free. Prairie State cannot help with criminal defense, traffic cases, personal injury, workmen’s compensation, or immigration cases. Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time, by calling 815-965-2902. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Special Hours The Byron Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, and closed Tuesday, Jan. 1 in recognition of the New Year’s holiday.

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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

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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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Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center hosted a Christmas Brunch for the community, families, and friends Dec. 13 and also asked for people to bring in canned food, which was later donated to the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. ABOVE: Shirley Gentry, Eleanor Albright, and Shirley HeathÂ pose for a picture with Santa. BELOW: The staff poses by the Christmas tree with Santa. Photos supplied

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Christmas Brunch & Food Drive

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center hosted a Christmas Brunch for the community, families, and friends Dec. 13 and also asked those attending to bring canned food for the Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. AT LEFT: Lifeline volunteers Tom Goldie and Melissa Steck pose with the food collected. ABOVE: Larry Cotter and Nicole Cornelius pose for a picture with Santa Claus after brunch . Photos supplied

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SPORTS

Alex Dusing, leading scorer, sidelined by knee injury BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com

Polo’s Lizzy Stamm looks to pass during a game at the Polo Christmas Classic. Photo by Trish Patterson Grobe said. “She was averaging 20 points a game. That’s hard to make up.” What Grobe is asking the rest of the team to do is score two to three more points apiece. That formula

worked to perfection against the Hawks, as five players had eight or more points. “Everyone contributed,” said Grobe, citing Lexi Cox, Mallory Patterson, Becca Wagner, Lizzy Stamm,

All-Tournament Team Here is the All-Tournament Team from the 2018 Polo Girls Basketball Christmas Classic. From left to right, are: Kabrea Jamerson and Halee Bergstrom of Rockford East; Mallory Patterson of Polo; Josie Rank and Madison Craft of Sterling Newman; Erin Henze and Lydia Coatney of Eastland; and Abby Guthrie and Caylyn Kimmel of Dixon. Olivia Lambrigtsen of Oregon, Maddie Meek of West Carroll, and Ali Mertz of Milledgeville were also named to the team, but were not present when the photo was taken. Photo by Trish Patterson

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With the Polo girls basketball tournament wrapped up, it was a 1-3 record for the host Marcos. West Carroll defeated Polo 55-41 in the fifth-place game, avenging an earlier 58-52 defeat. The highlight of the tourney for Polo was a 55-45 win over Oregon. In the topsy-turvy world of local girls basketball, it was also a case of two teams splitting decisions, as Oregon had previously beaten Polo 47-38. “The win against Oregon was the best all-around we’ve played this year,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. More impressive was the fact that Marcos did it without top player, Alex Dusing, who tore an ACL against Forreston and is out for the season. “She’s out for about 8-9 months,”

Marah Blake, and Cassie Bushman. If there is a silver lining for Dusing’s injury, it is that everyone else will take on added responsibilities and playing time. For a team as young as Polo, that would be instrumental going forward. “We’re a real good fresh-soph team playing varsity competition,” Grobe said. Oregon is 3-8 overall and will continue to have its ups and downs as the girls learn to adjust to varsity action and a very competitive conference slate. Grobe feels there have been 2-3 games that got away from the team. “We need to be more consistent and keep on improving,” Grobe said. “The potential is there.” With a little over five weeks of the regular season remaining, Polo has been assigned as a 1A regional host. It will be a major challenge with heavyweights Amboy, AFC, Dakota and Freeport listed in that sub-sectional. “Come regional time, we could do some damage,” Grobe said. Polo’s next game is Jan. 7 at Stockton. The first home game of 2019 isn’t until Jan. 17 against rival Forreston.

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Young Lady Marcos look to continued improvement

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SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL Dec. 15 River Ridge 76, Oregon 44: The Hawks were outscored 38-15 after halftime in a loss to the Wildcats at Forreston. Trey Woolsey scored 19 to pace Oregon followed by Noah Campos with eight and Riley Birnbaum with six. Eastland 49, Forreston 46: Kaden Henze (19 points), Brock Coatney (13) and Lane Christians (12) powered the Cougars past the Cardinals at Forreston. Braeden Fyock led the Cards with 15 points followed by Ethan Greenfield with nine, Hunter Rogers with six, and Derek DeVries with five. Pearl City 66, Polo 63: The Marcos had four double-figure scorers, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a loss to the Wolves at Forreston. Leading the way for Polo were Brady Webb (18), Justin Young (17), Braiden Soltow (11) and Draven Wells (10). Brock Smargiassi hit seven 3s and scored 25 points for Pearl City, Jarod Kempel had 23 points, and Lucas Petersen added 11. Dec. 17 Aquin 53, Oregon 46: Trey Woolsey had 14 points and Ryker Finch added 10 for the Hawks in a loss to the Bulldogs at the Forreston Tournament. Brennan Carlson had 15 points for Aquin, and Ben Hunzinger added 14. Forreston 60, Orangeville 35: After a 15-15 first quarter the Cardinals erupted for 17 points to Orangeville’s six in the second quarter. Braedon Fyock led the Cardinals with 15 points on four treys. Mitchelle Heinz followed with 10 and Hunter Rogers added eight followed by Derek DeVries with six and Kolten Dirty with five. Dec. 18 Polo 55, Dakota 49: Polo jumped out to a 13-6 lead after the first quarter, and held on to beat Dakota in the consolation bracket game at the Forreston Tournament. Brady Webb dropped in a game-high 19 points for Polo. Braiden Soltow helped with 12 points, while forwards Lane Hopkins and Justin Young each had nine. Trey Englebrecht paced Dakota with 14 points. Dec. 19 Oregon 70, Orangeville 56: Oregon

Forreston’s Hayden Singley (20) and Braedon Fyock (23) battle Polo’s Tucker Mumford (34) for a rebound during the Consolation game at the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

cruised past Orangeville at the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Trey Woolsey scored 29 points for the Hawks. Riley Birnbaum added 10, as nine different Hawks scored. Polo 61, Stillman Valley 54: The Marcos won a consolation semifinal at the Forreston Tournament. Brady Webb hit four 3-pointers and led Polo with 27 points, and Justin Young scored 14. The Marcos trailed 13-10 after one quarter, but outworked Stillman in every other quarter. Forreston 42, Freeport Aquin 41: The Cardinals outscored Aquin 17-13 in the final period of play to win a closely contested game. Ethan Greenfield led Forreston with 15 points and Braedon Fyock scored 14 on four treys and one free throw. Hayden Singley had five points and Mitchell Heinz four. Dec. 20

Oregon 65, Pecatonica 63: The Hawks held off a late charge by the Indians to claim 13th place at Forreston on Dec. 20 Trey Woolsey hit four 3-pointers and led all scorers with 27 points for Oregon, which led 51-40 after three quarters. Noah Campos also hit four 3s and scored 18 points, and Dalton Hermes added 15 points in the win. Griffin Mulcahy had 18 points to pace Pec. Dec. 21 Polo 55, Forreston 43: The Marcos took ninth place with a win over the host Cardinals. Braiden Soltow scored 20 points to lead Polo, with Brady Webb adding 15 and Justin Young scoring nine. Braedon Fyock led Forreston with 20 points, hitting five 3-pointers. Hayden Singley and Mitchell Heinz had nine each for the Cardinals.

Polo led 14-12 after one quarter, then scored 16 points in the second to take a 30-20 lead into halftime.

WRESTLING Twelfth Place: Polo was 12th as a team at the Panther Invitational on Dec. 15 with 38 points. Taking fifth for the Marcos were 120-pounder Connor Eubanks, 145-pounder Alex Davies, and 160-pounder Marcus McKenna. Marcos split: Polo split a pair of matches at Stillman Valley, defeating Somonauk 36-28 and losing to the host Cardinals 47-32. Alex Davies won two bouts at 145 pounds to pace the Marcos. Connor Eubanks (126) won against Somonauk, while Lane Lindquist (160) and Marcus McKenna (170) won against Stillman.

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n a historical vote whose ramifications will be felt for years to come, member schools of the IHSA narrowly approved a district format for football. The vote was 324 in favor and 307 against. Beginning two years from now, teams will be no longer be affiliated with conferences. Rather, they will be placed geographically within 8-9 team districts of similar sized enrollment. This only applies to football. All other sports remain the same within their conferences. Already, shockwaves are being throughout Illinois, with many schools adamantly opposed to the concept of districts and the potential problems created by their facilitation. Basically, half the schools agree with the proposal and the other half do not, with a small minority (69) offering no opinion. This issue is not going away any time soon and the IHSA offices will be bombarded with complaints from the no camp. Much of the blame is being placed on the IHSA, but let’s be clear. It was not the IHSA’s intention to implement districts without a majority approval by its member schools.

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But, had they not proposed the plan, it never would have came to fruition. The reason for putting it up for vote were numerous complaints schools had about difficulties in scheduling, conference instability, travel, along with equity in competition. On paper, a district format is the fairest way to go with geographic proximity to one another and relatively equal enrollment. But, that won’t always be the case. Schools that don’t have a close proximity to teams their size will be forced to travel longer distances than they do know. And, even though teams will be classed by enrollment, there will be some huge mismatches, especially in the Chicago area. Lost are long-standing conference rivalries. If you are 2A and your biggest league rival is 3A, the only way you could ever play is in the two allotted non-conference games, which have no bearing on the play-

offs. The top four teams in the districts will qualify for the post season. It’s a fairly simple concept that has been used by a number of other states for years. Locally, Oregon was one of the schools voting in favor of districts. As the smallest school in the BNC, they have been at a competitive disadvantage in football. Their chances of making the playoffs will increase. With the way the districts look to shake out, Oregon will also have the good fortune of being with seven other programs that have solid community support. Not every school will be that fortunate. It’s the luck of the draw where you end up at. There will be some unfavorable districts in terms of travel, bad programs and competitive disparity. At the moment, football districts are being highly debated in every corner of the state by fans, coaches, media, players, parents, officials and just about everyone with a connection to the sport. Indeed, it is one the most monumental decisions ever within the IHSA framework, on par with the decision to go from one class in basketball to two in 1972.

There are far too many pros and cons to discuss. Let’s keep it simple and see what happens between now and 2021 when districts take effect. Will some teams drop co-ops, add co-ops, go to 8-man, etc? Could we see beleaguered Chicago public league programs opt out of districts and play in their own conference without playoff consideration? My high school time cut across two years prior to the playoffs and the first two years (1974 & 75) of them. What I remember is that conferences still actually meant something and there was pride in being a league champ. The playoffs were simply an added bonus. But, those were simpler times. Maybe what is going nowadays with all the consternation connected to high school football is a reflection upon society. Nobody ever seems content with their lot in life. So, we constantly makes changes to appease society and things seemingly get worse. Will districts be an improvement? I guess it depends on how it affects your particular school or team. Rather selfish to take that approach, but that’s where we’re at in today’s world of high-school sports.

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Schools vote in favor of district format for football I

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Here are the all-tournament teams from the 59th Forreston Holiday Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: Second Team - Derek Rosenstiel, Winnebago; Braedon Fyock, Forreston; Connor Harn , Byron; Connor McBride, Sterling Newman; ; and Jake Terveer , Sterling Newman. First Team - Anthony Eddy, Byron; Devon House, Sterling Newman; Tanner Klein, Byron; Parker Magee, Le-Win; and Torry Williams, Winnebago. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Forreston Dec. 31-Jan. 4 No School - Christmas Break Thursday, Jan. 3 - HSGB at East Dubuque, 5:30 p.m.; HSW at Winnebago, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 - HSBB at Amboy, 6 p.m.

Polo’s Justin Young (52) and Forreston’s Evan Kelsey (14) battle for the ball during the consolation game of the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Dec. 31-Jan. 5 No School – Christmas Break Thursday – HS Girls Basketball at Pearl City, 6 p.m.; HS Wrestling vs. Winnebago & LeWin at Winnebago, 5p.m. Friday – HS Boys Basketball at AFC, 6 p.m. Saturday – HS Wrestling Tourney at Polo, TBA

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EDUCATION NEWS

exam. ACE is a recognized industry leader in the fitness industry. ACE certification is highly regarded in the field of personal fitness training. The instructor, Janna Bacchi, is an NASM certified personal Trainer. Bacchi has a BS in Kinesiology. In addition to managing her own personal fitness training business, she is a certified ACE instructor and 200-hour certified yoga instructor. Kish College Continuing Education will also be hosting an information session for the Spring 2019 Short-Term Training programs on Jan 8 from 6 – 7 p.m. on campus in room C1209. Short-Term Training programs include Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, and Veterinary Assistant. For information on the ACE Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Exam Prep class or Short-Term Training, please contact Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu or call 815-825-9466.

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demonstrate the desire to pursue college-level coursework beyond the high school curriculum, and have reliable transportation for the duration of the program. Academy participants work with an SVCC academic advisor to create a program plan tailored to meet their transfer needs based on an identified major and transfer schools. For program information or application requirements and form, visit svcc. edu/academy or contact Taylor Baker, taylor.r.baker@svcc.edu.

The Academy at Sauk Valley Community College is currently accepting applications from area high school juniors for fall classes. Applications are accepted online at svcc.edu/academy and are due by midnight on Friday, Feb. 1. The Academy at SVCC provides elite high school seniors access to the college experience. Students should be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently,

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Saturday, January 12th trees will be picked up by local high school FFA groups in these areas: VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS CITY OF OREGON BYRON AREA CITY OF POLO VILLAGE OF ADELINE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON BAILEYVILLE GERMAN VALLEY

Oregon: Park District Maintenance Dept., 507 Hill St. Byron: Byron boat launch lot, E. Blackhawk Dr. (Rte. 2) Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. Leaf River: 605 Main St.

TREES MUST BE AT THE CURB BY 8 A.M. ON JANUARY 12, 2019

Rochelle: Atwood Park, 10th Ave. & 20th St.

Rochelle Residents: The City Street Department will chip trees at the curb, January 2-14, 2019

Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Paciﬁc St.

REMOVE ALL DECORATIONS. NO WREATHS, GARLAND, OR PLASTIC BAGS.

Polo: Southwest corner of E. Colden St. & S. Green Ave.

Any questions call Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department 815-732-4020

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Kishwaukee College Community Education is offering ACE Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Exam Preparation in the Spring 2019 semester. The class meets on Tuesdays, from Jan. 22 - May 14, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., on campus in room A1267. The cost of the class is $600, including textbooks. A personal fitness trainer is a fitness professional who has the knowledge, skills and abilities for safe and effective exercise. Personal fitness trainers design custom fitness programs that help their clients reach their personal health and fitness goals. Personal fitness trainers not only teach their clients the proper ways to exercise but they motivate clients to live healthier lives. This course will prepare participants to become effective personal fitness trainers. This course will also prepare participants to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Fitness Trainer certification

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Holidays can be challenging to those who are grieving person. For those who are grieving, painful feelings during the holidays are normal. Rather than place unrealistic expectations on themselves to do things the way they always have, grievers should lower expectations for themselves. While it may feel insincere if you try to force feelings of happiness and joy, do allow yourself to have fun. Loss teaches us more than any-

thing about the preciousness of life and not to take it for granted. We can also allow the holidays to be opportunities for memory, legacy, honor, connection, and healing. Expressing feelings and revisiting memories can be part of the healing process. Some suggestions for honoring lost loved ones might include: • Draw pictures or make cards of favorite holiday memories with the deceased.

• Create a special ornament to hang on the tree or doorway. • Write a holiday letter to the deceased and place it in a special place either wrapped as a present under the tree or tied with a bow and placed next to their picture. • Place a picture of the deceased at the dinner table with a candle so they are part of the holiday feast. • Cook a favorite dish or dessert

The Illinois State Police reported the following activities in District 1, which includes Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties and is headquartered in Sterling.

Fourth Avenue at Long Street in Dixon. ISP charged Anthony J. Quadraro, 45, of Dixon, with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released on an I-bond.

state 39 northbound at milepost 108 in Ogle County and was wanted on a Kendall County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended. Baltazar posted $200 cash bond and was released.

Dec. 14 ISP assisted Dixon Police Department with a traffic stop on at 2:14 p.m. on

Dec. 15 Robert C. Baltazar, 21, of Plano, was stopped for speeding at 9 a.m. on Inter-

was stopped for improper lane usage and speeding at 1:39 a.m. on Ill. 38 at Center Road in Ogle County and was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, speeding, and expired registration. Roush was released on an I-bond.

BY ANGIE THEISEN Serenity Hospice & Home The holiday season can be challenging to those who are grieving the loss of someone close. Holiday rituals and traditions are important symbols of security and family bonds. Because of this, holidays can be both a reminder of the loss of a loved one, as well as a reminder of special, pleasant memories shared with that

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

Dec. 16 Chester S. Roush, 29, of Hampshire,

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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. Dec. 17 Rodney E. Rainwater, warranty deed to Richard Gensler and Mary Gensler as trustees of Gensler Trust No. 76, East Hemstock Road, Flagg Township, $30,000. Dec. 18 Karen Diamond, quit claim deed to

David Diamond and Karen Diamond, 951 S. Seventh St., Rochelle. Chad B. Karrow and Danielle K. Karrow, warranty deed to the Illinois Department of Transportation, a portion of 412 N. Division Ave., Polo, for ADA sidewalk ramps, $300. Rafael L. Acosta, warranty deed to Rafael L. Acosta and Maria M. Acosta, 107 E. Main St. Mt. Morris. Dec. 19 Bradley J. Bauer and Donna Bauer, warranty deed to Daniel S. Gray, 1508 W. Washington St., Oregon, $95,000. Timothy D. DeVries and Amber C.

DeVries, warranty deed to Evan Reichert, 8366 N. Canary Drive, Scott Township, $140,500. William E. Carlson and Kathleen L Carlson, warranty deed to Thomas J. Purple and Phyllis L. Purple, 108 N. Perene Ave., Byron, $152,000. Jason Wheeler and Yvette Wheeler, warranty deed to Daniel Sanchez, 604 and 604 1/2 S. Third Ave., Rochelle, $217,000. Federal National Mortgage Association, warranty deed to Jace Quimby and Laura Vanwy, 400 Mulford Rd., Monroe Township, $79,500.

Thomas F. Funk and Catherine M. Funk, warranty deed to Colton R. Farmer and Kailey J. Farmer, 7541 N. Mulford Rd., Monroe Township, $236,500. Youssi Investments LLC, quit claim deed to Youssi Customs Homes, LLC, Hampton Close, Stillman Valley. Daniel L. Sanders, warranty deed to Travis M. Zabran and Lydia Zabran, 939 N. Crestview Trail, Byron Township, $118,500. Dec. 20 Tyanne Kennedy-Etes, warranty deed to Zachary H. Safley, 6858 S. James Drive, Rochelle, $136,000.

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2018 Chronology of Area Businesses

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STATE’S ATTORNEY Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Dec. 17 William J. Bankhead, 25, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 11 Lidia Barriga Avina, 37, Streamwood pleaded guilty to attempted identity theft. Judge Clayton Lindsey sentenced her to 18 months conditional discharge and ordered her to have no contact with the victim and pay total fines and costs of $1,231. Donato Belmonte, 32, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Jan. 30. Robert A. Bockman, 37, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, status hearing for petition to revoke, Jan. 4. Jennie L. Bohannon, 35, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 25. Brian D. Bolt, 29, Rochelle, domestic battery, arraignment Jan. 4; driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 14. Dustin A. Brehm, 29, Oregon, possession of a firearm when FOID card was revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 18. Rachel E. Carson, 20, Rochelle, unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, pretrial conference Jan. 18. Anita C. Chattic, 36, Sterling, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Billy E. Clark, 55, Rockford, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 28. David S. Coil, 31, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Joshua S. Cruz, 30, Rochelle, failure to register as a violent offender, 402 conference Jan. 25. Carlos J. Delos Reyes, 19, Rochelle, resisting peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 25. Eduardo Quiroz Diaz, 37, Mt. Morris, driving on suspended license, pretrial conference Jan. 14. Alaena L. Doubler, 23, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Nicholas D. Durham, 31, Dixon, man-

ufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. William E. Eckles, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license suspended, retail theft, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Kevin A. Egbet Gray, 26, Harrison, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, status hearing Jan. 18. Jessica M. Erdman, 40, Davis Junction, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Victori P. Fenske, 33, Rochelle, endangering the life or health of a child, domestic battery, status hearing, Jan. 25. Heather E. Harms, 40, Rochelle, aggravated battery, use of a deadly weapon, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Nathaniel W. Hillers, 24, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and aggravated fleeing to elude. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days jail and 18 months probation, with the jail sentence is remittable upon successful completion of probation. Hillers was also ordered to submit to random drug testing and breathalyzer testing and pay total fines and costs of $2,592 Counts of aggravated fleeing to elude and resisting a peace officer were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Dylan J. Holland, 20, Ottawa, criminal trespass to real property, retail theft, bond forfeiture hearing Feb. 13. Matthew A. Hood, 33, Ashton, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 18. Tyler J. Jackson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated domestic battery, motion hearing Jan. 4. Craig A. Kehl, 46, Oregon, disorderly conduct, domestic battery, violation of an order of protection, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Monica K. Matheny, 39, Oregon, delivery of controlled, counterfeit, or look-alike substance to persons under 18, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Joshua S. McQuality, 41, Leaf River, aggravated battery, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated assault, violation of stalking no contact order, motion to reduce bail hearing Dec. 20.

Steven E. Mieloszyk, 59, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Benjamin A. Miller, 37, Leaf River, violation of an order of protection, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 28. William S. Mongan, 25, Oregon, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Jan. 25. Rayvon Motton, 23, no address given, home invasion, firearm, sentencing hearing Feb. 14. Mark R. Much, 29, Milledgeville, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Todd M. Munz, 53, Rockford, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 11. Kasey E. Orr, 39, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Jamie D. Pentecost, 21, Holcomb, aggravated battery,pretrial conference Jan. 28. Jeffery K. Revels, 55, Polo, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. David W. Richards, 28, Sterling, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 25. Andrew M. Robertson, 27, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, strangle, pretrial conference Jan. 11. James N. Salazar Cisneros, 28, Rochelle, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 11. Juan Salinas, 42, Rochelle, manufacture or delivery of cocaine, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Joshua D. Schier, 41, Polo, battery, theft, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Robby D. Sims, 49, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Jan. 25. Tylar L. Smith, 24, Dixon, resisting a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Thomas W. Stiles, 27, Rockford, criminal damage to government property, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Zachary T. Stivers, 29, Grandin, armed robbery, no firearm, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Earl E. Sydner Jr., 46, Mt. Morris, domestic battery, jury trial Feb. 19. Kehinde A. Adeyemo, 38, Rochelle,

forgery, pretrial conference Feb. 1. Joshua T. Anderson, 33, Woosung, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 18. Zachary B. Arachikavitz, 21, Freeport, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, disregarding a traffic control device, plea hearing Jan. 11. Devontae D. Banks, 25, Rock Falls, Manufacture Or Delivery Of A Controlled Substance, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Eddie L. Barbee, 36, Paw Paw, retail theft, pretrial conference Feb. 1 Megan B. Bauer, 24, Sycamore, bad check, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Everett L. Bradley, 52, Oregon, driving while license suspended, aggravated domestic battery, criminal damage to property, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Terry M. Carlton, 68, DeKalb, driving while license revoked, 402 Conference Jan. 31. Francisco J Carrillo-Canales, 29, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Trevor C. Crawford, 25, Amboy, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 28. Nicholas J. Dawtyne, 33, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Feb. 25. Spencer J. Decrane, 22, Polo, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Timothy D. Dial, 33, Mt. Morris, manufacture of ecstasy, domestic battery, manufacture or delivery of cocaine, plea hearing Feb. 15. Jonathan S. Early, 25, Davis Junction, possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card, criminal trespass to a residence, jury trial March 19. Alfredo Garcia Hueramo, 33, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim age 13-16, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Raymond B. Gargani, 42, Rockford, driving on a revoked license for driving under the influence of alcohol, plea hearing Feb. 7. Loren M. Goatcher, 33, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 19 See STATE’S ATTORNEY, Page 26

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SAFETY REMINDER

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds motorists who are celebrating during the holiday season to drive safely by not driving impaired or distracted. “Drunk and impaired driving causes death and injury on our roadways every year during the holidays,” White said. “Let’s keep the roads safe for our loved ones and others by driving sober and making sure we don’t drive distracted.”

In 2017, from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, four of the 11 driving fatalities (36 percent) were alcohol-related in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. In 2017, four of the six fatalities (66 percent) were alcohol-related from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day in Illinois, according to IDOT. In 2016, 29,528 DUI arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

Eighty-six percent of all drivers arrested for DUI are first-time offenders, according to White’s office. White suggests that those drinking during celebrations take public transportation, a cab or a ride-sharing service or designate a sober driver. White also reminds everyone to use safety belts and avoid driving while distracted, with a special emphasis on not texting while driving.

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Dec. 18 Remal Walker, 28, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He appeared in court and was given a full cash bond of $1,338. He was released after posting bond pending a court appearance.

Karen Dille, 44, of Peru, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. She posted the $521 full cash bond and was released with no further court date. Dec. 21 Deputies, the Rochelle Fire Department, and the Rochelle Ambulance responded at 6:35 a.m. to a two-vehicle roll over accident on Interstate 39 mile marker 99 northbound. A northbound car driven by Conner M. Rylatt, 24, of Boulder, Colorado was attempting to pass a northbound semi tractor-trailer driven by Troy L. Hooks, 57, of Plainfield, Wisconsin. The car went out of control and struck the trailer, causing the car to cross over to the southbound side and roll over into the west side ditch coming to a stop on its roof. Rylatt refused medical attention.

Hooks was not injured. Rylatt was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Deputies along with Byron Fire and EMS responded at 6:15 p.m. to the 6000 block of North Deer Path Lane in rural Byron for the report of a one-vehicle crash. Their investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by Melissa Speers, 33, of Mt. Morris, was northbound on Deer Path Lane when it drove off of the roadway striking a parked pickup truck before then striking a tree and coming to rest. Speers was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident, improper lane usage, and driving on the shoulder. Speers was issued an I-bond with a court date of Jan. 16. She transported to Rockford Memorial

Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Dec. 23 Billy Byvick, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for domestic battery and on an outstanding Lee County warrant after a domestic disturbance at 8449 Meadowlark Lane, Stillman Valley. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she will be held until she can be brought before a judge. Also arrested at this location was Christopher Byvick, of Stillman Valley, for violation of an order of protection. He was also transported to the Ogle County Jail and will be held until he can be brought before a judge. Illinois State Police assisted in the investigation.

• GRIEVING Continued from Page 22

OBITUARY DOROTHY I. SEURING Dorothy Irene Seuring, 100, of Baileyville, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Liberty Village. She was born on Jan. 5, 1918, in Winslow, to Clarence and Phebe (Reck) Wales and graduated from Winslow High School in 1936. She married Irvin Seuring on Aug. 10, 1946. He died April 15, 2017. Dorothy tested cream at a local cheese factory and worked as a housekeeper. She worked at Burgess Battery during World War II before marriage and then became a farm/house wife. She and Irvin farmed in Florence Station before moving back to the home farm in Baileyville. She was a member of the Florence

United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for 25 years and as a Sunday school teacher. Dorothy was active in her children’s school functions along with the parent teacher association. She was also a 70-year member of Silver Creek Home Extension. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing cards, gardening and canning, baking, cooking and in later years reading. Surviving are her son, Rodney (Karen) Seuring, of Baileyville; daughter, Teresa (Chad) Hageman, of Caledonia; stepson, Gene (Patricia) Seuring, of Rockford; grandchild, Adam Hageman, of Chicago; step-grandchildren, Douglas (Susan) Seuring, of Carmel, Indiana, Michael (Jennifer) Seuring, of Chicago, Wendy (Jon) Ralston, of Denver, Colorado, Kathy Holtze, of Winfield; nine

step-great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Myrna Seuring. Preceding her in death were son, Randall Seuring; husband, Irvin; step-grandson, Steven Seuring; brothers, Ralph and Robert Wales; sisters, Lois Meighan and Letha Leverton. Services were held Dec. 19 with burial at Cranes Grove Cemetery, Baileyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cranes Grove Cemetery Association, Florence United Methodist Church, or Stephenson County HCE (Home Extension). The family wishes to express their appreciation to Pastor’s Kathleen Brinkmeier and Joe Warner and Liberty Village Bounce Back program. Condolences may be shared at www. walkermortuary.com.

the deceased especially enjoyed. • Honor your loved one by making a toast, creating a memory area in your home, or hanging a holiday stocking filled with notes of special memories. • Look at photo albums and share memories. • Donate to a special charity in your loved one’s name. • Create a “gratitude bowl.” Family members can write holiday memories for which they will always be thankful about their loved one on colorful slips of paper. Share them out loud during a special time during the holidays. These activities are powerful and healing because they allow mourning while at the same time giving permission to enjoy the holidays. If you or someone you know could benefit from talking with one of Serenity’s trained grief coordinators, call Cathy Warren at the bereavement center, The Serenity Shed, at 815-732-2499.

• Friday, December 28, 2018

Dec. 20 Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle westbound in the 11000 block of East Ill. 72 at 8:54 p.m. The vehicle did not come to a stop until the 9000 block of East Ill. 72. The driver Tracie L. Miller, 41, of Byron, was arrested for driving under the influence, improper lane usage, failure to yield to a police vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail

where she was held in lieu of bond.

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Secretary of State warns against drunk driving

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• STATE’S ATTORNEY Continued from Page 24 Robert A. Hardt, Sr., 39, Davis Junction, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Amy L. Hatfield, 38, Byron, use of account number or code with intent to defraud, possession of record of charge forms, pretrial conference Feb. 1. Nichole E. Hill, 35, Rock Falls, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Logan R. Hilliard, 18, Davis Junction, residential burglary, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Jeremy L. Hines, 38, Rochelle, robbery, jury trial March 19. Autumn R. Houghtby, 25, Polo, robbery, pretrial conference Feb. 7. Ashley R. A. Jones, 28, Rochelle, manufacture of delivery of cocaine, status hearing Feb. 7. Carlson W. Jones, 29, Mt. Morris, assault, violation of an order of protection, delivery of controlled, counterfeit, or look-alike substance to persons under 18, violation of a bail bond, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Corey D. Jones, 45, Baileyville, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference Jan. 10. Allen W. Keen, 22, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Paul S. Kerwin, 41, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Jerime J. Kuhlemier, 37, Freeport, aggravated battery, motion hearing Jan. 11. Ethan K. Langley, 24, Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, status hearing Feb. 7. Demarcus D. Lewis, 28, Rockford, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Jimmy D. Lewis, 34, Rockford, unauthorized possession of a certificate of origin, sale bill, or title, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Arturo Lopez-Lopez, 42, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, domestic battery, status hearing Jan. 28. Armando Losoya, 31, Franklin Grove, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Jesus Losoya, 57, Rochelle, threatening a public official, pretrial conference Feb. 25. Brooke A. Lozano, 28, Oregon, domestic battery, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 1. Adam C. Marshall, 22, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 28.

Christopher C Messer, 35, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, theft, plea hearing Feb. 1. Scott B. Miller, 28, Polo, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 17. Tanner E. Miller, 24, Polo, aggravated battery, plea hearing Feb. 1. Thomas B. Minton, 35, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 28. Jason E. Mireles, 38, Rochelle, possession of a stolen vehicle, pay or appear hearing Dec. 31. Jourdan R. Mondragon, 41, Rockford, armed robbery, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Dec. 19 Robbie Brown, 25, Rockford, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months probation and 480 hours public service work and ordered him to cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, attend Victim Impact Panel, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and pay total fines and costs of $3,143. Ernest D. Elswick, 52, Oregon, possession of a stolen title, certificate, or plate, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Geovany Figueroa Flores, 26, Vernon Hills, aggravated domestic battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 30. Dustin B. Hicks, 45, Rockford, aggravated battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 2. Hortencia Jaimes Carbajal, 43, Mt. Morris, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference Jan. 28. Dennis Kehl, 51, Kings, theft, preliminary hearing Jan. 9. Gabriel Borrego, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to criminal trespass to a residence. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 234 days in jail and ordered him to pay fines and costs of $931. Two counts of failure to register as a sex offender were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Benjamin Wallis, 38, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 4. Cheramie Ricke, 38, DeKalb, retail theft, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Jennifer Little, 44, Rochelle, computer fraud, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Dec. 20 Mark Gruszeczka, 57, Oregon, unlawful possession of cannabis, status hearing March 1.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2016-TX24: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY TREASURER , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED:

Parcel Number 09-11-152-003 09-11-152-003 22-08-179-019 22-08-179-019 22-08-179-019

Owners/Parties Interested MCKISKI, ROBERTA J MCKISKI, DANIEL JAMES LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN OWNERS ASSOCIATION AKA: UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION REG AGENT: LESLIE E EDGAR

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22-08-179-020 HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M 22-08-179-020 NEW LANDING FOR THE DELTA QUEEN OWNERS ASSOCIATION AKA: UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION REG AGENT: LESLIE E EDGAR

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22-08-179-020 LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT 22-08-254-003 HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M 22-08-254-003 UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION REG AGENT: LESLIE E EDGAR 22-08-254-003 LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT 22-08-254-007 HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M 22-08-254-007 UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION LESLIE E EDGAR, REG AGENT 22-08-254-007 LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT 22-08-327-015 HERNANDEZ, TOMAS 22-08-327-015 HERNANDEZ, TOMAS A 22-08-327-015 UTT, RICHARD L 22-08-327-015 UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION AGENT: LESLIE E EDGAR 22-08-376-005 WOITKOWIAK, DENNIS R 22-08-376-005 WOITKOWIAK, BONITA 22-08-376-006 HOLLONBECK, KATHLEEN M 22-08-376-006 UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (REG AGENT: LESLIE E EDGAR) AKA LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 7, 2019. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 20, 2019 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 7, 2019. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110 December 28, 2018; January 4 & 11, 2019

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Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 02, 2019 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by Gene Dambman for a change in zoning of Residential 1 (R-1) to Business 2 (B-2) of 605 South Congress Ave., Polo, IL. This zoning change would be for Parcel ID 14-16-326-020, otherwise known as 605 South Congress Ave, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois. Sydney Bartelt City Clerk December 21,28, 2018

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LEGAL NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2016TX24 TO :RUSSELL JOHNSON; MARSHA JOHNSON, CITY OF FORRESTON, ALLIED BUSINESS ACCOUNTS INC; ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE OGLE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of OGLE COUNTY, Illinois held at the OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OREGON, IL ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2015, to-Wit: CERTIFICATE 2015=00114 PIN 02 28 460 009 LEGALLY DESCRIBED TO WIT: Lot Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Eighteen (18) in the Illinois Central Railroad Company's First Addition to the Town of Forreston, in Ogle County, Illinois, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being the same lots otherwise described and conveyed as Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) according to an unrecorded Plat thereof, in which reference is made in the affidavit of C. J. Riley recorded in S of Miscellaneous, page 605, in the Recorder?s office of said Ogle County; AND ALSO, that part of the west half (W1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirtythree (33), in Township Twenty-five (25N) North, Range Eight (8), east of the 4th Principal Meridian, being a triangular piece of land bounded on the South side by the North line of South First Street, on the Western side by the Eastern Line of an alley running in the rear of Lots 8, 9, and 10 in Block 7 of Neal?s Addition to the Town of Forreston and on the North by the North Line of Section Thirty-three (33), and on the East by the west line of Locust Street in said Town of Forreston. Situated in the Village of Forreston, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of OGLE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the __9TH__ DAY OF MAY, 2019 AT __9:00 am. or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before JUDGE JOHN ROE IV for said court in the OGLE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER, ROOM____ 106 S 5TH ST, OREGON, IL 61061 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information, contact the County Clerk at 815-732-1110 Last day for redemption is May 3, 2019 Dated December 17, 2018 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER; 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285;8l5-259-3168 December 28, 2018 January 4,11, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Bradley E. Chapman; City of Byron; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2018CH92 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Bradley E. Chapman Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 128 South Fox Run Lane Byron, IL 61010 and which said Mortgage was made by: Bradley E. Chapman the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 2010001000434; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before January 14, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-12128 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3106640 December 14,21,28, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael A. Pellerin; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH59 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/10/2018, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on February 1, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 14-16-327-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 801 South Congress Avenue Polo, IL 61064 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-05317. I3107843 December 28, 2018 January 4,11, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M TO CITIBANK, FSB, et al Defendant 17 CH 65 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 16, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 225 IN LAKE LIDA - PHASE II IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT FILE D, PAGE 47, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 336 LAKE LIDA LANE, ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-36-204-002. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262353. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262353 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 65 TJSC#: 38-9503 I3107568 December 21,28, 2018 January 4, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ERNIE ELSWICK, DAWN STIFF AKA DAWN M. STIFF, MIDLAND STATES BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTSDefendant 18 CH 46 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:LOT TWO (2) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLAT OF LANDIS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE A, PAGE 48 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4432 NORTH ILLINOIS ROUTE 2, Oregon, IL 61061 Property Index No. 21-09-15-100-009.The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $39,564.16. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real The property will NOT be open for inspection estate after confirmation of the sale. and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18040127. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18040127 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232Case Number: 18 CH 46TJSC#: 38-8415 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. December 14,21,28, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M TO CITIBANK, FSB, et al Defendant 17 CH 65 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 16, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 336 LAKE LIDA LANE, ROCHELLE, IL 61068 Property Index No. 24-36-204-002. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262353. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262353 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 65 TJSC#: 38-9503 I3107568 December 21,28, 2018 January 4, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ERNIE ELSWICK, DAWN STIFF AKA DAWN M. STIFF, MIDLAND STATES BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 18 CH 46 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2019, at the Ogle County Courthouse, 106 5th Street front door entrance, OREGON, IL, 61061, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4432 NORTH ILLINOIS ROUTE 2, Oregon, IL 61061 Property Index No. 21-09-15-100-009.The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $39,564.16. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purThe property chaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18040127. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120NAPERVILLE, IL 60563(630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18040127Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 18 CH 46TJSC#: 38-8415 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. December 14,21,28, 2018

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Collectors Hall – 135 West Center St. – Cambridge IL Armin & Margaret Engelhardt, Mt. Morris, IL. – Plus Others will sell the following at the above place and time. Visit our website on Thursday the week of the auction for pictures (generally posting over 400 photos). We will have 3 rings going at the same time all starting at 10:00. Plan to attend and bring a friend. Visit our website for a larger listing Outstanding Primitives: Several 19th Century Mechanical Banks & still banks; #410 brass National Cash register; Rare Bishop & Babcock 1900s shallow diving air pump; Copper/brass diving helmet; William J. Young early brass surveying compass; Dated 1888 Kutz brass surveying compass w/ case; Circa 1790-1820s Drew telescope w/stand & mahogany case; Marble 1898 safety axe; Circa 1730 Slave kettle & lg. wooden slave tray; 1885 U.S. Grant bust; 1845 B. Swift spice grinder; Rockford CI cannon ball top for hitching post; 2 short & 2 tall CI yard jockey’s; Several CI primitive kitchen items; Crandall & Godley CI candy maker; CI Arrow tobacco cutter; Folding Bakers rack; Old anvils & misc. farm primitives; Early CI foot op. lathes; Grinders plus other related tools; Old tin beer & pop adv. trays; Civil War related items; Old guns: (Winchester mod. 94 30/30 lever action rifle, Spencer 32 cal. rifle, Robison (1864 U.S. Musket); Lg. selection of Lionel & American Flyer trains & train related items (visit our website for listing); 4 Arcade Century of Progress buses; Early tin Graf Zeppelin Blimp pull toy; Misc. old windup toys; Marx toys; Pan Am World Airways 4 prop. tin airplane; Old Erector sets in wood boxes; Misc. girl’s toys; Baffle Ball coin op. marble game; Early wood & wire wheel baby strollers; Old pedal airplane; Plus many other neat toy items; Several Red Wing early decorated crocks; Fenton glassware; Great collection of glassware all colors and kind; Putnam Dye cabinet; Various old clocks; Vict. wire plantstand; 4 early long benches form old trolley station; Hoosier kitchen cabinet; Pine Main double sliding door icebox; Wood workers table; Misc. antique furniture pcs.; Old wood beam walking plow; Plus much, much more. Sleighs, Buggies, Horse cart & wagon.

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