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Move to merge townships fails By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Voters in two Ogle County Townships had a difference of opinion Tuesday about joining forces. Lafayette Township voters favored a referendum to merge with Taylor Township 55 to 35, while those in Taylor narrowly rejected the measure 270 to 277. For the merger to happen, a majority of voters in both townships had to approve the referendum.

“The people have spoken,” said Lafayette Township Supervisor Cliff Jones. “We’ve talked about it for 12 years, and it was time to let the people decide. They’ve decided.” Officials in the two townships, on the county’s southern border, have been discussing the possibility over the years for financial reasons and efficiency of operations. The county board gave the plan its blessing last July, enabling it to go on Tuesday’s ballot.

Vote Totals Yes No Taylor 270 277 Lafayette 55 35 The two townships touch each other with Hoosier Road as the north-south boundary between them. Taylor lies directly south of Oregon-Nashua Township with the Rock River forming most of its western boundary. Lafayette lies just to the east of Taylor. Lee County borders both on the south. Both are in rural areas

of the county and are sometimes referred to as “half-townships” because they are about half the size of most others. Lafayette is 18 square miles and has a population of 170 people. Taylor is 15.5 square miles and boasts a population of 963, largely due to the Lost Lake Subdivision. Oregon and Nashua Townships, also “halftownships” back then, took action to merge in 1993 and became Oregon-Nashua Township.

Voter turnout surges in county Lucille Black, 101, Oregon, casts her ballot early for her 21st President election at the Ogle County Courthouse. Photo supplied

21st Presidential ballot was cast

Oregon woman has voted since 1936 election By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

An Oregon woman has been voting for U.S. Presidents for the last 80 years. The first time Lucille Black, 101, cast a ballot for President was back in 1936 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was running against Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Roosevelt, a Democrat, was seeking a second term in the White House and defeated Landon by a landslide. Black went to the Ogle County Courthouse last month to early vote in her 21st Presidential election. “I’ve voted in every one of them since I was 18,” she said with a smile. This is her 21st Presidential election, but Black had already been going to the polls before the Roosevelt-

Landon race. Born in 1915, she was old enough to cast her ballot for the first time in 1933 – and did. Since then, she’s never missed an opportunity to make her voice heard. “It’s a privilege to be able to vote. I don’t know why people don’t vote – and then they holler about what happens,” she said, shaking her head. “They need to exercise their privilege.” Black got her passion for being part of the elective process from her father. “He always voted, and he never voted for anyone but a Republican,” she remembered with a chuckle. She, in turn, has always encouraged her own children to go to the polls. Black’s daughter Marjorie Hammes, 74, Oregon, said she, too has voted in every election since she could. Hammes said her brothers and her own children are also dedicated to the process. “I keep after them,” Black

72 percent cast ballots Nov. 8 By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Voter turnout was phenomenal compared to previous years, breaking records at many of the polling places on Tuesday. Many places, such as the Polo Senior Center, experienced lines well out the door and down the block. “One of my judges has been doing this for 48 years, and says she has never seen it this busy,” Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook said. Altogether, Ogle County had a 72 percent voter turnout; 23,936 ballots cast

out of 32,880 eligible voters - five percent higher than the 2012 election. Brookville had the highest turnout with 89 percent. The lowest turnout was at Mt. Morris Precinct 2 with 46 percent. Other precincts that broke the 80 percent mark include Byron 2, Grand Detour, Lafayette and Taylor. Of the 48 remaining precincts, 32 reported over a 70 percent turnout. Only two places polled under 60 percent. “Obviously the Presidential election produces a bigger turnout, but I’m still a bit baffled at it all,” said Cook. Cook added that there was a large influx of online voter registrations from Oct. 12 to 23, and that 2,600 people utilized early voting.

Election judge Patsy Unger gives Chris Russell her “I voted” sticker Tuesday morning at the Mt. Morris polling place. Voter turnout for the election was high. Photo by Vinde Wells

Parents tried to prevent heroin overdose Editor’s note: This is the third of a 4-part series on the growing use of heroin in Ogle County and how it is affecting governmental agencies, addicts, family members and the political process. By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

Strange as it sounds, one of the most relaxing times for Turn to A2 the parent of a heroin addict is

when their son or daughter is in jail. “There is a sense of relief knowing they are locked up,” said Bob (not his real name), father of an addict. “Jail is the best place for our kids. For a least a while, we don’t have to worry about them overdosing.” Bob and his wife spent many a day worrying about that. “Any day, you could walk into his bedroom and find him

dead,” Bob said. “Many times, I heard his mom screaming at him, ‘I don’t want to find you dead’.” Unfortunately, that is what happened several months ago. Their son took an injection of heroin and some oxycontin. He was scheduled to report for work at 11 that night. Instead, he overdosed about an hour earlier. He had overdosed before, by his own count, 12 times, including three in which an

ambulance was called for him. “You never know,” Bob said. “You can shoot up every day for years and still be alive and then one day be gone.” Their son died from the mixture of heroin and oxycontin. It wasn’t until the next morning, that his sister found him unresponsive. “In 10 seconds, I went from a dead sleep to bounding down the basement stairs to Turn to A10

Evan Free Church celebrates 60th anniversary By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A Mt. Morris church congregation will celebrate six decades since its founding next Sunday with a guest speaker and an evening concert. The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, on the corner of Seminary Avenue and Front Street, will welcome the community Nov. 13 to hear Kevin Kompelien, president of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), speak at Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. and again at the 10 a.m. worship service. The Gray Havens, comprised of Dave and Licia Radford, originally from Illinois and now based in Nashville, Tennessee, will perform at 6 p.m. with a reception following the concert.

“We’re grateful The church got it to be a part of the beginnings in the early community 60 1950s with a group years, especially of four families who in this great would eventually unite location near the with First Evangelical historic campus Free Church of in the downtown,” Rockford to form said Senior Pastor the Evangelical Free Bruce McKanna. Church of Mt. Morris. Kompelien, who Starting from weekly grew up in a small prayer meetings in EFCA church in homes, the church rural northern held its first public Minnesota, has Pastor Bruce McKanna Sunday service on served for 30 Sept. 11, 1955 at the Mt. years as a pastor, church planter, Morris Town Hall with 16 people attending. and district board member. The church officially “We’re looking forward to having him share the impact a small incorporated on Sept. 13, 1956 and town church can have,” McKanna began to function on its own. The first, and present, brick said. Next Sunday also marks the church building was purchased church’s annual Missions Festival. from the Mt. Morris Church of

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The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris, at the corner of Seminary Avenue and Front Street, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 13. Photo by Vinde Wells

the Brethren in 1958 at a cost of $25,000. From those four original families, the congregation has grown to

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more than 120 households, with an average of 225 weekly in Turn to A3

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Moose to host sip and paint event The Mt. Morris Moose will hold a sip and paint event on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. The cost is $40 and this includes all art supplies, painting instruction by Amy Fenwick, owner of Roxie’s Boutique in Dixon, and appetizers provided by the Women of the Moose. Part of the $15 cost will to the Mt. Morris Moose toward building improvements and upgrades. Participants will be painting a winter scene. Reservations are required.

Ribbon Cutting Manager Kyle Grim gets ready to cut the ribbon Nov. 4 at the new Casey’s General Store at the corner of Ill. 64 and McKendrie Avenue in Mt. Morris. Pictured left to right are: Casey’s employees Lindee Baker, Breanna Carlock, and Heather Nobleza, Mt. Morris Village Trustee Phil Labash, Economic Development Group (EDG) member Howie Herman, Casey’s Area Supervisor Stephanie Whiting, EDG member Rob Urish, Planning Commission member Jerry Stauffer, EDG member Paul Peterson, Grim, Casey’s Regional District Manager Jeff Iverson, EDC member John Finfrock, Village Clerk Paula Diehl, Village President Dan Elsasser, EDG members Jeff Bold, Doug Aken, and Linda Straith, and Village Trustee Jeff Pennington. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Black has voted in 21 Presidential elections From A1

Black attributes her longevity to perseverance. “I just put one foot ahead of the other,” she said. The most important invention in her lifetime, she said, is the light bulb. “I was happy to see that

said, grinning. Although, she is not sure who will win this year’s hotly contentious race, she does have a preference. “I hope it’s her,” she said.

light bulb,” she said. Computers, however, are another matter. “I haven’t even tried,” Black said. Politics are not her only interest - she’s also an avid Chicago Cubs fan and her

years of devotion paid off last week when they won the World Series for the first time since 1908. “I’m happy about that,” she said. “I’ve always been for the Cubs.”

Mt. Morris Police Activity Mt. Morris Police Chief Jason White released the following information Nov. 7. The charges are merely accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Oct. 27 Michael L. Blades, 27, Byron, was ticketed for operation of uninsured motor vehicle and for speeding. Kevin T. Hughes, 24, Forreston, was ticketed for no valid registration and for operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Oct. 23 Mary C. Garrett, 44, Mt. Morris, was arrested for disorderly conduct. She

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Nov. 3 Robert J. Willey, 33, Dixon, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for improper parking on roadway. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

transported to the Ogle County Jail. Dolores A. Wolber, 55, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

For information or to sign up, contact Ranae Leamanczyk at rleamanczyk@gmail.com or mail your check made out to Roxie’s to Ranae Leamanczyk at 106 N. Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054, or stop by the Mt. Morris Moose during business hours to sign up and pay. Payment must be received with sign up to reserve a spot. Business hours at the Moose are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.

Planning process continues Nov. 14 The Mt. Morris Planning Commission will continue the MM2035 planning process on Monday, Nov.14 at 6 p.m., at Pinecrest Grove, with Blackhawk Hills Regional Council in attendance. MM2035 is aimed at updating the village’s 2007 comprehensive plan. At this meeting, participants will be asked to review and discuss information about community facilities, infrastructure, and capital

improvements, as well as leisure, recreation, and natural resources. Local residents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Future meetings are scheduled for Dec. 5, Dec. 19, and Jan. 23. For more information visit mm2035.blackhawkhills. com or contact Blackhawk Hills Regional Council at info@blackhawkhills.com or 815-625-3854.

The Mt. Morris Senior Center will hold its annual Fall Harvest Supper on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple St., Mt. Morris. Local Girl Scout troops will provide vocal music, and local Boy Scout troops will help serve. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 5-12, and kids under 5 eat free.

To make reservations call the senior center at 815-7346335 or stop by at 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris. Proceeds from the event benefit the senior center and its programs. The senior center is now serving biscuits and sausage gravy every Wednesday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. A half order is $2 and a full order is $3.50. This is open to the public.

Senior center to hold Fall Harvest Supper

Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Ashley A. Williamson, 31, Terry R. Bausman, 63, Mt. Morris, was arrested on Mt. Carroll, was ticketed for an outstanding Winnebago speeding. County warrant. She was Tyler S. Bunting, 26, Leaf River, was ticketed for speeding. Early deadlines will be in effect for the Nov. 24 edition of Ogle County Newspapers the Mt. Morris Times. The deadline for news items and photos is 4 p.m. Now located at 113-115 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon Thursday, Nov. 17. 815-732-6166 The office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, We have moved but our contact info is still the same. Nov. 24. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Nov. 25. Contact Earleen Hinton at Ext. 5902, Email photos and news items to: ehinton@oglecountynews.com. news@oglecountynews. com Contact Vinde Wells at Ext. 5903, For subscriptions call Ext. 5306 vwells@oglecountynews.com For classified advertising call Ext. 5655 Contact Zach Arbogast at Ext. 5904, For display advertising call Ext. 5613 zarbogast@oglecountynews.com For the print shop call Ext. 5770

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Church marks 60 years From A1 attendance, made up of people from Mt. Morris and several surrounding communities. The first full-time pastor was Howard Beltz, who served the church from 1959 to 1967. McKanna has been the senior pastor since 2008 and served as associate pastor for six years prior to that. “I’ve been blessed to follow in the footsteps of several godly pastors,” he said. The current associate pastor is Lance Mennen. McKanna said the church is fortunate to have a diverse congregation. “We’ve enjoyed having people from all walks of

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life, young and old, in our congregation,” he said. “It’s a wonderful cross-section of the community.” Due to the needs of the growing congregation, the Christian Education Center across the street from the church was purchased in April of 1975 for a cost of $71,250. Significant upgrades have been made to both buildings over the years. The kitchen was remodeled last year, and the nursery and restrooms are slated for changes in the near future. Besides weekly Sunday School and worship services, the church regularly offers Bible study and prayer groups, youth groups, a puppet team, and seasonal choirs.

The church is involved in several local outreach endeavors and puts a priority on missions. A number of missionaries have been sent out since 2002 including Henry and Marcette Happ, Megan Bloemker, Tim and Andrea Hilty, Keith and Linda Stranberg, Dennis and Carrie Gaul, Tracy and Karen Singleton, Ben and Holly Hilty, and Adam Rozanas. McKanna said the congregation is committed to serving the community for years to come. “We’re looking to the future not just the past,” he said. “We want to continue to be faithful in bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to our neighbors and friends in Mt. Morris and beyond.”

The founding group of the Evangelical Free Church met at the Mt. Morris Town Hall for two years before buying its present building. Pictured are: Ora Lehman, Willoughby and Clara Long, Eugene and Jewel Long, Leonard and Elizabeth Ault and family, Leroy and Edith Aspling, Mary Barnhart, Clarence and Florence Anderson and family, Otto Huthansel, and Stanley Gruhn. Photo supplied

Mt. Morris Public Library News

Family Reading Night Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Come Celebrate and Read for the Win. We will have special guest readers including Kelly Virgil, principal at Oregon Elementary School and Vinde Wells, editor for Ogle County Newspapers. We will have crafts, games and a snack, plus lots and lots of reading.

Popcorn and Movies for Kids Tuesday, Nov. 15 – 2 p.m. – We will show “Ice Age: Collision Course.” Parents must stay with their children 8 years old and under. Movie Matinees Saturday, Nov. 12 – “The Princess Bride” at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be served, bring your own covered drink.

Friday, Nov. 25 – The day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, we will show “X-men Apocolypse.” This show is rated PG13. Only those 13 and up will be admitted.

Adult Program Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. – “Behind the Scenes at the Ice Capades” – Dianne Edgell will be sharing about her experiences in the Ice Capades Show.

Special Story Time Dates No Story Time on Wednesday, Nov. 23 because of Thanksgiving break.

Christmas on the Village Square Saturday, Dec. 3 We are looking for crafters who might be willing to donate an item or two for the library table at the Pinecrest Craft Show. All proceeds benefit the library.

Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Group Saturday, Nov. 19 and 26 If you want to join the D and D group here at the library they play at 3 p.m. in the meeting room on Nov. 19 and 26. Every level is welcome. Bring your own dice if you can. Everything you need is supplied. The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.

Mt. Morris Senior Center News Mt. Morris Senior Center plans several upcoming events and activities. November Jam Session & Coffee— Monday, Nov. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your instrument and play anything you want. If you don’t play an instrument, come and listen to the ones who do. All ages are welcome and if you’re hungry lunch will be served, cost $5. Free Bingo—Monthly, every third Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16 Lunch & Birthday Party—Monthly, every third Wednesday ay 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 meal is vegetable beef stew, corn bread, cake and ice cream. Cost is $6. The deadline to sign up for Christmas Light Tour &

Dinner is Wednesday, Nov. 16. Harvest Supper—Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church. Come enjoy the wonderful voices of Local Girl Scout troops. Adult tickets are $8, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. Call 815-734-6335 to make reservations. All proceeds benefit the Mt. Morris Senior Center. Canvas Craft Class— Monday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m., cost $15. All supplies and instruction is provided. Please

call 815-734-6335 to make reservations. Christmas Craft— Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Come make your own homemade table center piece, cost is $10 for all supplies and instructor. Call 815-734-6335 for reservations

We are meeting at Pinecrest Activity Room to sing Christmas Carols throughout Pinecrest. Christmas Light Bus Tour & Dinner—Friday, Dec. 9. Dinner at Cracker Barrel then bus tour of Christmas Lights at Woodward Governor & Sinnissippi Park in Rockford. Must be prepaid by Nov. 16,

call the senior center at 815734-6335 for details. Weekly Schedule Monday: Coffee Shop opens at 8 a.m., Stretch & Move Class 9 a.m., Hand & Foot 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Coffee Shop opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday: Coffee Shop

opens at 8 a.m., Biscuits & Sausage Gravy 8 to 10:30 a.m., Stretch & Move Class 9 a.m., Bridge 1 p.m. Thursday: Coffee Shop opens at 8 a.m., Bags 10 a.m. Friday: Coffee Shop opens at 8 a.m., Stretch & Move Class 9 a.m., Mexican Train 12:30 p.m.

December Free coffee & donuts: Come celebrate our new coffee pot with free coffee and donuts on Monday, Dec. 5 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Christmas Caroling— Friday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

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The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $9,027,921.11 plus the amount abated by the taxing district prior to extension. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $9,478,590.00. This represents a 4.99% increase over the previous year.

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Andrew Canfield and Celeste Raya wed Celeste Raya and Andrew Canfield were united in marriage on May 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. Father Fredi Gomez and Deacon Russ Swim performed the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Luis and Maribel Raya, East Moline. Parents of the groom are Richard and Joanne Canfield, Oregon. The maid of honor was Erin Willhite, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Whitney Canfield, sister of the groom; Esperenza Martinez, Valeria Rosas, and Alisondra Rosas, cousins of the bride. Best man was Logan Cann, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jimmy Marinelli, Beau Brandt, friends of the groom; and Omar Raya and Antonio

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Raya, brothers of the bride. Katelyn Wilkerson, cousin of the groom, was the flower girl. Juan Pablo Rosas, a cousin of the bride, was the ringer bearer. A dinner and dance followed the ceremony at the reception that was held at Camden Center in Milan. The couple traveled to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico for their honeymoon. The bride is a graduate of United Township High School in East Moline and St. Ambrose University where she earned a degree in education. She his currently employed as a fifth grade teacher in Rochelle. The groom is a graduate of Oregon High School and St. Ambrose University where he earned a master’s degree in accounting. He works at Blount in Oregon. The couple resides in Oregon.

Betty Croft poses for a photo by Lorado Taft’s Eternal Indian, commonly known as the Black Hawk Statue. Croft will turn 90 later this month.

Croft celebrates 90th birthday

Class of 1948 The Oregon High School Class of 1948 held its 68th reunion Aug. 30 at the White Pines Lodge with 13 class members present. Those attending pictured left to right in the back row are: Bill Becker, Kenneth Moser, Andy Bylinowski, Vonard Johnson, and Dick Lindsey. Front row: Betty Bymaster Beach, Ellen Priddy Mason, Mary Shaffner Leary, Sylvia Bolhous Newcomer, Violet Reed Hall, Skip Gocken Johnson, Leona Roos Groenhagen, and Lois Collins Kettley. Photo supplied

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Community Festival of Trees Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs and church groups competing for prizes. Vote for your favorite holiday tree December 5-17! December 4 – December 31 Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library

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and two years as head of the library. Croft moved to Oregon in 1992 where she became a “tourism advocate” for the community. She produced the original “Sculpture Trail” brochure and other materials to promote Oregon. Many summer days and weekends found Croft sharing her knowledge of the area with others at the Information Booth on the Courthouse Square, and later, at the feet of the Black Hawk Statue collecting donations for its restoration and telling its story to visitors. Join Croft in celebrating her birthday and the art legacy of Oregon at one or both of these times: • Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Gallery at the Oregon Public Library, • Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the feet of Black Hawk at Lowden State Park. Donations will be accepted for Black Hawk’s restoration, checks made to Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) with Blackhawk in the memo, or to the Oregon Public Library.

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The family of Neil Holland want to extend heartfelt thanks to all those who offered gestures of comfort at the time of our loss. If you attended the visitation or service, sent a card, stopped us at the store, on the street or in the yard – thank you. Special thanks to Serenity Hospice and Home for their extraordinary care and compassion for Dad, and for us; to Pastor Thomas Lee for his spot on and healing message; to the Oregon Masonic Lodge for their special rites; to the pall bearers for carrying our dad to his final resting place; to Gene Medlar and members of Oregon VFW and American Legion for honoring Neil for his service to his country; to the Oregon United Methodist Church ladies for preparing the funeral luncheon; and to the Alfano family for their longtime friendship and generosity. Again, thank and God bless you all. Neil and Barb are smiling down on you, and us.

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Betty Croft, Oregon, invites her friends and family to help celebrate her 90th birthday at two upcoming events. Born Nov. 23, 1926 at Leaf River, Croft graduated from Leaf River High School, and attended the University of Illinois, where she graduated Bronze Tablet, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in the Classics, followed by a master’s in Library Science. Following graduation, Croft worked at the U of I Library for 29 years, many of them as head of the Catalogue Department where she retired as a full professor. The U of I Library was the third largest in the United States. She managed more than 60 cataloguers and staff who added more than a half million books each year to 27 departmental libraries, the Undergraduate, Graduate, Reference, and Classics Libraries at the University. Following her years in Urbana, Croft moved to Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, where she was Director of Library Technology for 10 years

Holiday Storytelling Listen to a holiday story or two in Santa’s visiting area. Tuesday, December 6 • 6:30 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Singin’ at the King Enjoy holiday music from area school and church choirs. Thursday, December 8 • 5:30 p.m. King Community Campus gymnasium Suggested donation of one non-perishable food item for entry Luminary Night Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries as FHN joins this annual neighborhood tradition. Sunday, December 18 • Dusk Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard Happy Holidays from your friends at FHN!

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

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powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL CHANA UNITED EVANGELICAL METHODIST CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi (Payne’s Point) 815-732-7683 Pastor Andrew Kayes chanaumc@gmail.com Office: 815-732-2424 Adult & Children’s Education Worship Service 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated EVANGELICAL FREE the First Sunday of Each Month CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR 102 S. Seminary St. LUTHERAN CHURCH Mt. Morris 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Senior Pastor 815-284-4554 Bruce McKanna Pastor David Andermann Associate Pastor 815-632-6767 Lance Mennen 9 a.m. Worship Service 815-734-4942 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Nov. 10—1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10—10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Bible Class Saturday, Nov. 12—7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11—9:30 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Veterans Day Chapel at CLS Sunday, Nov. 13—8:30 Saturday, Nov. 12—7-11 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. a.m. CLS Pancake Breakfast; 9 Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship a.m. LWML & Sisters in Christ Service; 6 p.m. Gray Havens Meeting; Family Game Night Concert & Reception Sunday, Nov. 13—9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15—9 a.m. Worship with Communion, Ladies Prayer Circle Thanksgiving Door Offering; Wednesday, Nov. 16—6 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting; 11:20 Council 6 p.m. Puppet Team; 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15—12:15 Advent Choir Practice p.m. ALIVE Log onto our website at Thursday, Nov. 17—10 a.m. http://www.efcmm.org to check Bible Class out our latest opportunities and updates OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo FAITH DISCOVERY Luke Schier, Pastor CHURCH 815-946-2848 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Jeremy Heller, Pastor We include children in our 815-946-3588 Sunday Worship experience 9 a.m. Sunday School “Grandkids Class” 10 a.m. Worship Service Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Nursery Available after our Praise & Blended We are an independent nonWorship Time. denominational Christian Bible-Based church. Passion for God Visitors are always welcome. Compassion for People Visit Our Website: FAITH EVANGELICAL PoloOpenBible.org LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston CROSSROADS Pastor Scott Ralston COMMUNITY CHURCH, Church 815-938-3203 WHITE PINES CAMPUS “ A Church with a Heart — 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo In the Heart of Forreston” Pastor Chris Bradshaw 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Sundays at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday School 815-837-5255 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir whitepines@crossroadscn.com 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible We offer contemporary worship Study and relevant Bible teaching Sunday, Nov. 13—9 a.m. through Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School engaging messages, and

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

Meeting; 7 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Nov. 15—6 p.m. Cub Scouts Den Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16—7 a.m. Communion in the Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, Nov. 17—6 p.m. Webelos 2 Den Meeting; 7 LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Sunday School Teachers Meeting 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Saturday, Nov. 19—4 p.m. Pastor David Poust Sunday, Nov. 13—10:30 a.m. Agape Praise Band Practice Worship Service & Children’s PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Church CHURCH Wednesday, Nov. 16—10 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. a.m. Harvest Mini Bazaar & 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Turkey Dinner a.m. Worship Service LIGHTHOUSE UNITED POLO CHURCH OF THE METHODIST CHURCH BRETHREN 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Chan Ik Choi (The church is handicapped Handicapped Accessible accessible) Worship Service 9 a.m. Pastor Leslie Lake Sunday School 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Age Three through Fellowship Time Sixth Grade. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Everyone is Welcome provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon FIRST UNITED Friday, Nov. 11—9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Women’s Fellowship 402 First Ave., Forreston Sunday, Nov. 13—8:15 Pastor David Poust a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 815-938-2380 Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; Thursday, Nov. 10—7 p.m. Ad 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Council Tuesday, Nov. 15—8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13—9 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday Wednesday, Nov. 16—7:15 School p.m. Chimes Monday, Nov. 14—8 a.m. AA NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee OF GOD at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon News Club Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 FLORENCE UNITED 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship METHODIST CHURCH Service 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport NORTH GROVE Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier EVANGELICAL Sunday School 9:30 a.m. CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston FORRESTON GROVE Pastor Tim Hotchkiss CHURCH Church: 815-938-2194 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Forreston Sunday School 9 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Worship Service 10:05 a.m. America Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 Pastor Drew Jones a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 815-938-3605 Open at New Life Community www.forrestongrovechurch. Center com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School OREGON 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH OF GOD Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 FORRESTON REFORMED You and your family are CHURCH invited to join us in worship on 501 Third Ave. Sunday, Nov. 13 for worship at 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Hoffman will give FREEDOM LUTHERAN the morning message titled “Thankful for Difficult Times.” CHURCH, ELCA Greeting you will be Josh, Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Jamie, Jaxson, and Josanna 815-222-7270 Revelle. Sunday Morning Worship During the morning worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 GIFT—Growing In Faith years old through Grade 5. Together-Christian education Sunday School begins at for all ages following worship 9:30 a.m. and includes classes service for adults, young adults, teens, Welcome Center is at children and infants. 111 S. 4th St., Oregon Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED related to the particular needs and interests of each group. CHURCH The Wednesday night Youth 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Group meets at 6 p.m. at German Valley East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Pastor Jake Ritzema Daysville Road. 815-362-6601 The local Weight Watchers Sunday School for All Ages group meets Wednesday at the 9 a.m. church from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. GERMAN VALLEY November’s Bible Book of UNITED METHODIST the Month is Job. CHURCH Church and Main Streets OREGON UNITED Don Plock, Pastor METHODIST CHURCH 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim LEAF RIVER BAPTIST 815-732-2994 CHURCH oregonumc@outlook.com 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Leaf River Followed by Fellowship and Pastor Randy Newton All-Age Sunday School 815-738-2205 Sunday, Nov. 13—9 a.m. Email leafriverbc@gmail. 2C@OUMC com Monday, Nov. 14—10 a.m. Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Bible Study; 12 p.m. Staff

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Nov. 12—2 p.m. WELCA Meeting at Pinecrest Sunday, Nov. 13—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team, Handbell Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill

815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, Nov. 10—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, Nov. 11—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Nov. 12—8 a.m. Breakfast Club at Fiesta Palace; 9:30 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Ice Hogs GameGary Armstrong Honored as Hometown Hero Sunday, Nov. 13—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship Following; 10:45 a.m. Pre-Con for 5th & 6th Graders & Parents, Sunday School for Children Age 4 through Grade 6 Monday, Nov. 14—6:30 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15—1:30 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Manor Chapel followed by Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Book Club at Karen Urish Home; 7 p.m. Cantata Practice Wednesday, Nov. 16—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilting; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Choristers Practice; 6 p.m. Chime Choir Rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation Choir; 6:50 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class; 6:50 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7 p.m. All Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, Nov. 17—12 p.m. Deadline for Tidings; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Earth Angels seeking Christmas donations

Chili Cook-Off German Valley Lions Club President Peggy Larson is pictured with representatives of groups who were prize winners in the German Valley Lions Club’s first ever Chili Cook-Off on Nov. 5. Above, pictured left to right are: Larson, Nick Williams of the New Hope Veterinary Clinic, first place; Melissa Watter of the German Valley EMT & Ambulance Service, second place; Stanley Buttel of the German Valley Historical Society, third. Eight teams were entered in the competition. The profits will be donated to establish a start up fund for new playground and recreational equipment in the Ben Miller Park. Below, Diane Heeren, German Valley, helps local resident Dale Wilken to a sample serving of chili for a taste test. Diane and her husband, Arlen, were one of the competing teams at the cook-off. Photos by Donna Smith

Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 16. Sign up to be on the list to receive gifts begins Sunday, Nov. 13. All those wishing to sign up must be screened. Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial

Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779-771-4591 for pick up. Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 19-25.

Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0278. Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr.com - Earth Angels Wanted - Fundraiser. Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email earth.angels.oglecounty@ hotmail.com or visit www. earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.

Choose your own trees for Christmas at Sand Ridge

Veteran’s lunch on Friday As a thank you to all veterans, The Serenity Shed will host its second annual Veterans’ Day Luncheon on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov.

11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All veterans are invited to this free all-American lunch which includes

Ralphie & Lulu’s fried chicken with all the fixin’s along with homemade apple pie. RSVP at 815-732-2499.

Cut your own Christmas tree beginning the day after Thanksgiving at Sand Ridge on Daysville Road southeast of Oregon. The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC), a nonprofit organization, will begin sales of trees at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. Sales will continue for the weekends of Nov. 25, 26, and

Keen, Monroe, Wisconsin, will talk on Blue Ribbon Recipe for Life. Music will be provided by Dave and Duska Ruter. The special feature will be Country Fair. For reservations call Pat White at 815-871-2209 or

e-mail frptcwc@yahoo.com by Friday, Nov. 11. Cancellations must be made by Monday, Nov. 14 or reservation must be honored, paid for, or used by a friend. Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

RRC Events Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, has scheduled several activities and programs for November. Zipper Art Class Taught by Gary Monahan Learn the craft of Zipper Sand Art at Rock River Center, on Monday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.. The project you will complete in class will be a colorful hummingbird. The cost is $10 per person, which includes the majority of supplies. Attendees are asked to bring the following items, which can be purchased from Michaels: a bottle of tacky glue and a container of 150 straight pins one and one-half inches long. Space is limited and registration is required by Tuesday, Nov. 8. Call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan

on attending. Remember: Rock River Center gift certificates and credit cards are accepted as payment. Rock River Center is located at 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. For additional information, visit www. rockrivercenter.org.

creativity. The cost is $18 per person for members and $20 for non-members. Register by calling 815732-3252 to reserve your spot. Fifteen are required to hold the class. Visit us on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org and like us on Facebook.

Gift It or Keep It! Winter Arrangement With Cindy Bunger Do you need a unique Christmas gift? Well, sign up with Cindy Bunger who is returning to Rock River Center on Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. for a one-hour Winter Arrangement class. Bunger will provide all material for horizontal or vertical arrangements. Assorted silk flowers, evergreen and pine cones will be provided as well. Show your own style and

Holiday Hours Rock River Center will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 23 we will be closing at noon and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. The employees are excited to have that time with their families. Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe and healthy. Visit us on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org and like us on Facebook.

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department It’s hard to believe, but soon many of us will be going into the attic, closet, or garage to get out the holiday lights to decorate our homes for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, many of us will also be left staring at tangled masses of light strands that won’t light up any longer and are not easily repaired. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) is partnering with local fire departments and villages to once again offer several convenient drop-off boxes so those frustrating, nonfunctional holiday light

Reservations can be made now Oregon High School Madrigals will host their annual Madrigal Dinners on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Brubaker Center at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, located north of Oregon.

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strands can be recycled and not buried in the landfill. Starting Tuesday, Nov. 15, which is also America Recycles Day, drop-off boxes will be available at the following fire departments: Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley, and Mt. Morris. Drop-off boxes will also be located at village halls in Polo, Forreston, and Davis Junction, as well at the Ogle County Courthouse and at the OCSWMD office at 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Boxes will remain at these locations until Jan. 31. Accepted light strands include Italian mini-lights, traditional lights, LED lights, and other holiday light strands. Extension cords are also accepted. Material not accepted include rope lights, wreaths,

garland, metal stakes or silhouettes, live greens, plastic decorations, and light packaging, and boxes. Place light strands into the boxes bags and do not place shopping bags into the boxes, doing so hinders the recycling process for this material. So as we prepare to untangle, test, and put out those holiday lights this season, remember you can help the environment and recycle all those strands of lights which have brightened our homes in the past but now refuse to light up anymore. If you have any questions about this program, or wish to learn about other recycling opportunities in Ogle County, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.

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Helpful “elves” will be available to help tree hunters have a good experience. Sand Ridge is a great place to visit even without the bonus of the Christmas trees. With hills of waving prairie grasses and forbs (wild flowers), stands of spruce, fir, and pine, it provides a quiet beauty and sense of peace.

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Women’s Connection to meet Area women are invited to the Women’s Connection’s brunch on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Eagles Club, 1200 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Men are also welcome. The cost is $10 per person. Guest speaker Colleen

27, Dec. 3 and 4, 10 and 11, and 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with weekday sales through Friday, Dec. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beautiful trees left on the former Sinnissippi Tree Farm property, purchased by the PPSOC, will be sold to pay for the 82-acre site which contains high quality prairie remnants. It has been re-named Sand Ridge.

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The dinners will begin at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The evening fun will include performances by the OHS Madrigal Singers, dressed in traditional renaissance attire, a brass quintet, and a recorder choir. This year’s theme is sports. Dinner will be served by Stronghold’s talented kitchen staff Friday night and Polo’s Pinecricker catering on Saturday. The Friday dinner is baked chicken quarters with wild rice. The Saturday dinner is beef medallions with a baked potato. Both meals include a salad, dinner roll, cooked vegetables, dessert, and homemade wassail. Coffee and water will also be available as well. Newng! i List

Cost to attend is $25 per person which includes dinner and the performance. Payment is collected at the door. Checks can be made payable to Oregon High School Choir. To reserve your seat(s), please call email ksheridan@ocusd. net or call 815-732-5300, ext. 1108. Please state your name and how many are attending. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Nov. 22. When placing your reservation please specify whether any guest will require wheelchair seating. Funds generated by the dinner will be used to offset the costs of the dinner, fund future musical productions, and pay musical accompanists. Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center is located at 1922 Illinois Rt. 2 N, Oregon.

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Business workshop will be held in Mt. Morris Reservations are required David Buchen, Director of the Center for Small Business Development at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, will be the speaker at a Business 101 session series, hosted by the Mt. Morris Economic Development Group.Â Coffee With Dave will begin on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pinecrest Grove Community Center, 500 Evergreen Lane, Mt. Morris. The public is invited to these free sessions to encourage and assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in an open discussion atmosphere of basic business 101, applying for small business loans, learning about grants, and other topics. With further training available at Sauk Valley

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Community College, participants will be provided with an overview of some of the current projects at SVCC and talk about how they are exploring growing their program to cover Ogle and Carroll Counties.Â Participants can request a one-to-one appointment as well to talk about individual business issues that their business may have. Buchen comes to SVCC with an extensive career working in the area of small business development.Â He has directed a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and started a Main Street Program in Tucumcari, New Mexico.Â He directed an entrepreneurship center, home-based business center, and coordinated programs for the SBDC at the University of Wisconsin â€“ Whitewater.Â His work experience has also included working

for the Small Business Administration as a business outreach specialist and Director of Regional Communications in Chicago. Buchen has additional experience in directing, coordinating, and teaching grant development for nonprofit organizations. He has own several small businesses in photography, media production, and grant and strategic development for small nonprofit organizations.Â Current projects at Sauk Valley College include an ecogardening project for second stage companies, crowd funding for small businesses in rural communities, exit strategy workshops for business owners, and one-to-one counseling for new business start-ups. R.S.V.P is required for the sessions. Register by calling Linda Straith at 779771-4591.

The annual meeting of the Ogle County Fair Association will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau, Oregon. Dinner will be a potluck. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Drinks will be provided.Â A business meeting will follow the meal. The public is invited.

Masonic Lodge Officers Oregon Masonic Lodge 420 recently elected new officers for 2017. Pictured left to right in the front row are: Worshipful Brother Mark Shaulis, Brother Roger Macaulley, Worshipful Brother Leonard Jones. Back Row: Brother Thomas Stone Jr., Brother Dennis Flanagan, Worshipful Master Don Eliel, Brother Thomas Gale, Worshipful Brother Hollie Guist Jr. Photo supplied

College Ag Day Nov. 17 at RRC Ag in the Classroom will host a College Ag Day on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. This is a great opportunity for area students to meet locally with representatives of various colleges and universities.Â The following schools who offer agriculture programs are planning on attending: Black Hawk College-East, Highland Community College, Illinois State University, Joliet

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Lindsey, our keynote speakers, to Phil Jorgensen, our very first executive director who attended, other supporters of the event, to Acoustic Circus for performing at the gala, and to Sauk Valley Community College for providing the venue and to their staff who assisted us, including Judy Atolis, Pamela Medema, Ian Wankerl, and Jessie Sigel.Â Last, but not least, we would like to thank the hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals, businesses, organizations, and others who have provided their support to Sinnissippi Centers and helped us provide community behavioral healthcare services to our four-county area over the past half century.Â Members of this group include many board members, management, staff members, and others who have directly shaped this agency and who have provided care, and offered hope, over the past five decades.Â It was an honor to reflect

on our past history and we eagerly look forward to the next 50 years.Â Thank you.Â Patrick PhelanÂ President/CEOÂ Sinnissippi Centers, Inc.Â

Public Voice Holiday sale was a success Dear Editor, â€œCelebrating More Holidayâ€™sâ€? Barn Sale, our annual holiday sale benefiting the American Cancer Society, was another great success thanks to the support of wonderful donations and interested buyers.Â Our total sales was close to $3,000.Â We have decided to no longer have a holiday sale but will have a small section of holiday item in our annual Breast Yard Sale in Town next year.Â Also, our sale would not be possible without the support from Oregon and surrounding communities and the volunteers that help set-up, work, and pack up the sale.Â Thank you for helping â€œfind the cureâ€? for all cancers. Karen Virnoche and James Brown Oregon

Park district staff thankful for support Dear Editor, On behalf of the Oregon Park District we would like to thank the generous sponsors of the 2016 Spa Day. This yearâ€™s event included participation in a water aerobics class, refreshments, chair massage by Alpine Chiropractic and entertainment. Over 50 people participated in the wonderful activities provided. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to this yearâ€™s event sponsors: Alfanoâ€™s Pizzeria, Dixon Culverâ€™s, Caseyâ€™s General Store, Father and Sons Pizzeria, The Flower Patch, Jayâ€™s Drive In, The Harvard State Bank, Kunes Country Auto Group, McDonaldâ€™s, Merlinâ€™s Greenhouse & Flowers, Pizza Hut, Robinâ€™z Nest, Rock River Center, Short Cut Barber Shop, Subway, SuperValu, Sunrise II Family Restaurant of Byron, Sunrise III Family Restaurant of Oregon, Snyderâ€™s Drug Store, Swedish Pancake House, Taco Bell, and Unbroken Resale. The Oregon Park District would not be able to host the many special events offered

for the community without the support we receive from sponsors on an annual basis. Thank You, Jena Wehmhoefer and Rosann Costello Oregon Park District 2016 Spa Day Coordinators

Farmerâ€™s Market appreciates all the support Dear Editor, A heartfelt thank you to all of our loyal Mt. Morris Farmerâ€™s Market customers! We enjoyed seeing and talking with each of you as the season went on. Â If you did not check out the market there were vendors with lots of produce, berries, maple products, honey, baked goods, handmade jewelry, plants, and more. Â A big thank you to John at Rockford Bell Credit Union for allowing us to set up in the grassy lot beside the Credit Union and the staff for being so gracious about our comings and goings plus patronizing the market.Â Thank you, Vinde at Mt. Morris Times for all of your coverage of the market and taking pictures.Â Sally Gray and Larry Ubben made sure that the market was announced at the Friday night concerts thanks to them also.Â Thank you to the 2016 loyal vendors who showed

up each week and those who were intermittent also: Â â€˘ Rhondaâ€™s Handmade Jewelry â€“ bead bracelets and necklaces, â€˘ Houghâ€™s Maple Lane Farms â€“ maple products, cinnamon rolls and farm fresh eggs,Â â€˘ Howlettâ€™s Hilltop Farm â€“ produce, plants and cookies, â€˘ Ron and Karen Larson â€“ large variety of produce, â€˘ Janâ€™s Biscotti Plus â€“ jams, jellies, bread, mini pies and more, â€˘ LeFevreâ€™s Produce â€“ raspberries, corn, melons and more, â€˘ Josh and Robin Keen produce, â€˘ Steve Hammer â€“ cherries and berries, â€˘ Mounder Honey â€“ Mt. Morris fresh honey, â€˘ Diane Brink â€“ flowers & plants â€˘ Berry View Farm â€“ Aronia berry products and fruit, â€˘ Bassline Bakery â€“ yummy cupcakes,Â â€˘ Dietrich Ranch â€“ grass fed beef and pork, â€˘ Mrs. Paulâ€™s Soap â€“ handmade soap, â€˘ Rosanne Ferguson â€“ herbs and plants. Also, thank you to Sandra and Larry Flickinger from Sugar Grove for being a â€œspecial eventâ€? at the market this year with their free homemade ice cream and ice cream scoop display. Â It was a lot of fun and they have agreed to come back in 2017.Â

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Sinnissippi Centers CEO offers thanks Dear Editor, On behalf of the staff, management, and board of directors of Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., I want to say thank you to everyone who helped our agency celebrate our 50th anniversary during our gala event.Â The gala took place Thursday, Oct. 13 at Sauk Valley Community College in the east mall area.Â The list of those who played a part in the success of this event is too long to list here.Â Let me just say thanks to all of our sponsors, to those who attended, to Larry Prindaville and Marvin

Donations are sought for newsletter Dear Editor, The Oregon, Illinois VFW and American Legion Posts are asking for sponsors to offset the cost of printing their quarterly newsletters, which totals $1,200 per year.Â If you would like to support this project, please send a check to: American Legion Post #97, PO Box 597, Oregon, IL 61061 Any amount is helpful and appreciated.Â Indicate that your donation is intended for printing costs.Â Thank you.Â Paul DetmerÂ Post #97 Finance Officer

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Polo students are caring for a litter of kittens By Terry Thomas For Sauk Valley Media Kittens, by most estimations, are cute, cuddly and lovable, the sort of winsome creatures that adorn Christmas and birthday cards. But they are also remarkably helpless, especially during their initial days and weeks of life. When kittens are born, their eyes are closed, rendering them blind, and they are also deaf. They canâ€™t walk, and they canâ€™t feed themselves without the mother cat nursing them. In short, without their motherâ€™s nurturing, they face an almost certain death sentence. That was the grim fate facing a litter of five newborns Polo High School agriculture teacher Stephanie Ruppert discovered Oct. 10 on her familyâ€™s farm west of Lanark in rural Carroll County. â€œWe had backed a couple of racks of hay into a barn,â€? Ruppert said. The racks sat for a few days before family members moved the wagons and began unloading the bales. Thatâ€™s when she saw the kittens in the hayÂ â€“Â but no mom. Having been around animals her whole life, Ruppert knew the kittens were in dire straits. â€œWe couldnâ€™t just leave them on the hay,â€? she said. So she gathered up the little balls of fur and placed them in a box. Although four of the kittens had managed to open their eyes, the smallest still was groping around with her eyes nearly shut. Ruppert estimated they were perhaps 2 weeks old. For the kittens to survive, someone would have to assume the role of surrogate mother, providing them with the essentials of life. It was during that moment of reckoning that Ruppert came up with an idea that ultimately would give the kittens a fighting chance at life and at the same time provide an educational opportunity for her students: She took her box of kittens to school, and introduced them to her animal science class. The five kittens would become the class project for the fall semester.

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â€œI told the class weâ€™re going to try to take care of the kittens as best we can,â€? she said. â€œLiving on a farm, we have barn cats all over the place, but Iâ€™ve never bottlefed kittens,â€? she said. But caring for the kittens, she cautioned the students, wouldnâ€™t be easy. It would require lots of work. The students would have to become the mother the kittens had lost. Ruppert divided the class into five groups, with each group selecting one of the kittens.Â â€œThey would be responsible for feeding the kitten, weighing it to make sure it was growing properly, everything that goes into raising a kitten,â€? Ruppert said.Â That meant doing the requisite research on feline biology, and applying that knowledge to fostering the kittens to maturity. When Ruppert asked the students whether they were prepared to assume such a heavy responsibility, they responded with enthusiasm, said senior Lindsey Coleman. â€œWe said, â€˜Thatâ€™s awesome.â€™â€? But she acknowledged that the project has involved a lot more work than she anticipated. â€œWe didnâ€™t know that we had to do all this stuff,â€? she said. â€œYou have to help them with everything.â€? But the students have resolutely taken on the task. â€œWe had to figure out what they eat, when they can have hard food, what shots they need,â€? said Ahleah Lopez, another senior. Usually, Ruppert takes the kittens home with her at night, but sometimes they go home with students. Lopez said that means getting up in the middle of the night to bottle feed the kitten and tend to its other needs. â€œItâ€™s a lot of pressure,â€? she said. â€œBut I like animals.â€? One of the first orders of business was to come up with names for the three girls and two boys. Ruppert named one kitten Aggie, a male, in recognition of the ag class that would be taking care of him. The students named the rest: Bandit, a boy; Mabel, a girl; and Blake, another girl. The final kitten was

originally named Nicholas. But that name was based on the preliminary determination that the kitten was a boy. However, when the local veterinarian inspected the litter and informed the class Nicholas was a girl, the name was changed to Edna. So far, all of the kittens have survived, even Blake, the runt of the litter. In fact, said senior Tess Kurschner, Blake has bulked up to about a half pound. That doesnâ€™t seem like much, especially when compared to the 1 pound that Edna has grown to, but itâ€™s a vast improvement on what she weighed when she first hit the scale. â€œBlakeâ€™s gained a bunch of weight,â€? she said proudly. In fact, Ruppert said, the kittens are flourishing, thanks to her students. â€œTheyâ€™re really moving around now,â€? she said. They certainly know when itâ€™s feeding time.â€? If all goes as planned, the kittens will be ready to move into permanent homes by the end of the semester, Ruppert said. Ruppert said sheâ€™s planning on taking two of the kittens, especially since her 3-year old daughter has fallen in love with the orphans. The others will likely go home with some of the students who have nurtured them. Those adopting one of the orphans, however, will have to produce a signed note from a parent before the kitten can move into its new home. Ruppert said the way the students have responded to the challenge of saving the five kittens has been truly impressive. â€œItâ€™s a testament to them,â€? she said. â€œTheyâ€™ve really taken this to heart, and you really canâ€™t teach that. You canâ€™t teach compassion.â€?

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Fountain renovation will begin in Mt. Morris soon By Sally Gray Mt. Morris Work Group Residents are urged to have their pictures taken near the fountain for keepsakes as soon as possible – or take an historic fountain selfie. The first phase of renovation and rehabilitation on the Mt. Morris Campus Fountain, on the southeast corner of the campus near Wesley Avenue and Center Street, will begin in midNovember. The fountain was donated to the village in about 1904 by local veterinarian and village trustee Dr. A. W. Price. It is located on land once owned by Mt. Morris College. In the early 20th century, the college granted the Village of Mt. Morris use of the land in return for landscaping, planting and mowing services. That corner of the campus became known for awhile as Mt. Morris Park, as noted on

the dedication plaque. The Mt. Morris Work Group has been raising money for the fountain project periodically over a number of years. When Work Group members, volunteers and village employees dug multiple plants and dirt out of the fountain, they found the concrete stamp of the Buser Concrete Construction Company on the bottom of the fountain’s base. Robert E. Buser, son of Nathanial, the founder of the company, graduated from Mt. Morris College in 1905 and most likely participated in the fountain’s construction. More historical information will be presented at a later date. Many residents attended fundraisers for the fountain over the years, saw the bronze nymph statue that will be placed on top of the fountain, replacing one that was lost, and have heard of plans to

eventually reconstruct the fountain. The nymph statue was sculpted by David Seagraves, Elizabeth, who also sculpted the Mounder statue near the village hall. Both statues were cast in bronze by Jeff Adams, owner of inBronze Foundry, Mt. Morris. The 112-year-old, historic fountain has become cracked in places and is extremely fragile. The pedestal will be removed intact and taken to inBronze Foundry where it will be molded, and then cast in bronze over the winter. The pedestal and basin will eventually be located in the Mt. Morris Museum, safe from the weather, along with a detailed description of its history. More information will be forthcoming, including opportunities to financially support the project, as the renovation continues.

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high school and sent to Chana Education Center, where he quit. Eventually he got his GED and worked various jobs, once lasting a whole year at a fast food establishment. His first treatment center was at 18 years of age. Last year, the Ogle County court system sent him to a treatment center for nearly three months, followed by a stay at a halfway house, of which he was kicked out for failing a drug test. “As a rule of thumb, treatment centers can only get a guy dried out and thinking straight,” Bob said. “I do believe that treatment centers must encourage a 12-step program.” In between there were other half-hearted attempts at getting of drugs. “I remember him being at the Winnebago jail and begging me to get him out,” Bob said. “He was so desperate, he said he’d go to a treatment center. I took him to Sojourn House in Freeport and he was put at the top of the list for admittance because he was an IV user. Once he got there, he blew it off.” It was one of many times that son had disappointed dad, but that faith of recovery never wavered on

dad’s part. See, Bob has been in sober for 27 years, free of alcohol and drugs that ruled his own life at a young age. “I was given the gift of recovery, but wasn’t able to pass it on to my own son,” Bob said. “Like him, I wasn’t ready, but found a solution in a 12step program. I knew what recovery was and there is guilt I feel that maybe I didn’t try hard enough with him.” Seven months after his son died, Bob still feels sadness and guilt. “A couple weeks before he died, I was ready to kick him out after finding needles in the house,” Bob said. “However, I also thought he was getting close to wanting to change his life. It was a shock when he died. I thought he was doing better, but as a parents we can be deceived.” Bob knew that no matter how much he wanted his son to be free of drugs, it was out of his hands. “I pray for his spirit and soul,” Bob said. “Since his death, I have been praying for people like him. That’s all I can do.” Next week, a state senator offers a unique solution to drug addiction.

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Spc. Timothy N. Bowman Army National Guard/OIFII Served 2 Years Passed away 11/24/2005

Chief Petty Officer Rick Knutson U.S. Naval Reserves

William (Bill) Hay

Navy, aboard USS Enterprise CV-6 Served 1943 - 1946

Sgt. Kenny Knutson

U.S. Army

November 11, 2016

Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Caleb Mennen led Hawks in rushing, Cullen was second By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com

Oregon released its seasonending statistics for football. Byron and Genoa-Kingston tied for first in the BNC at 9-0, followed by Lutheran and Dixon (7-2), Winnebago (5-4) and Stillman Valley, Rock Falls and North Boone (3-6), Oregon and Rockford Christian (2-7) and Mendota (1-8). Caleb Mennen led Oregon with 816 yards rushing on 11 carries for a 7-yard average. Jacob Cullen had 638 yards on 119 carries for a 5-yards

Revelle is back at the helm

average. Other leading rushers were Devin DeHaan with 360 yards, Chase Prehn 311 and Nathan Clark 263. Quarterback Caid Chenoweth was 8-for-25 passing for 117 yards, with Will Rice being the leading receiver with five catches for 76 yards. Cullen led the team with 60 points scored, followed by Mennen with 48 and DeHaan and Jared Pottorff with 24. Leading tackler was Anthony Marchetti with 62. Playing only half a season, Kole Mowry had Oregon’s Jacob Cullen (36) runs in for a touchdown as Caleb Mennen 60 tackles. Oregon returns 10 juniors and (31) blocks during the game against Rockford Christian. Mennen led the Hawks in rushing this year followed by Cullen. Photo by Earleen Hinton 12 sophomores.

Oregon quarterback Caid Chenoweth dives for a touchdown against Rockford Christian on Oct. 21. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecountynews.com The coaching methods may the same, but the person delivering them has changed. Four years after being released from her position as Oregon softball coach, a “new and improved” Jamie Revelle is back at the helm. The school district announced Revelle has been hired as varsity coach, replacing Jay Holley, who stepped down after three years as coach. “It was a good decision by the administration to remove me as a coach,” Revelle said. “At the time, I was so beat up as a person.” Revelle readily admits to tumultuous times as the softball coach in her first go-around. “My communication skills were poor and I am not proud of how I handled some situations,” Revelle said. “When I started, the only filter I had was from my playing days as an 18-year old. It was tough coming here as 24-year old to a small town I didn’t know anything about.” Revelle immediately had clashes with parents. “I saw them as a threat. That came from own insecurities and low esteem,” she said. “I took things too personal and refused to have conversations with them because of my fears.” It was a different world than one Revelle experienced as an All-American softball player and European Gold Cup medalist. That rare transition from professional sporting arena to high school coach can be fraught with culture shock. “It was terrifying,” Revelle Turn to B2

Forreston rolls over Stark County 43-14 to advance By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com On Forreston’s second play from scrimmage, AJ Christensen gave Stark County a taste of what was to become a 4-touchdown, 277-yard performance by the junior running back. Christensen led Forreston to a 43-14 win in the second round of the 1A playoffs on Nov. 5, avenging a 2015 post-season loss to Stark County. He started the scoring for the Cardinals with a 68-yard run and left would-be SC tacklers in his wake all night long. “When he got free, you couldn’t do much about it,” SC linebacker Cody Minter said. “He was quicker than we what were used to.” Christensen added running scores of 10, 42 and 24 yards. He had a 41-yard touchdown reception called back for clipping and set up Forreston’s fifth touchdown with a 41-yard run to the 2-yard line. Some of his most spectacular running came on yards after contact, as he spinned out of tackles, changed directions and outran everyone. “That’s the best running back we’ve seen,” SC coach Jade Noard said. “All their running backs are good. The killer is trying to stop both the edge and the fullback up the middle.” Using a stable of six fresh backs, the Cardinals racked up 539 yards on the ground and the only thing that slowed them were 10 penalties for 115 yards.

“Still, they’d pick up an second-and-20,” Noard said. “We weren’t able to stop them. They only stopped themselves,” Forreston’s defense forced two 3-and-outs to start the game and took a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Gavin Fuchs got the second touchdown on the 14th play of an 80-yard drive. “With the fresh running backs, we ran hard and broke a lot of tackles,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “All that banging we do hurts the other team. It’s a huge advantage for us.” Desperately needing a big play, SC got one on Cade Tuthill and Logan Knobloch 62-yard touchdown pass, cutting the lead to 14-7. Knobloch then took a direct snap from center and scored Forreston’s Joseph Fiorello, left, and Joseph Bowers tackle a Stark County runner in the third quarter Saturday on a 5-yard run to keep the night. Photo by Chris Johnson game close at 20-14. penalty “Knobloch is one great unsportsmanlike athlete,” Diduch said. “We on the SC sideline. The calm Noard did enough to slow him normally vehemently protested that down and get hits on him.” After a Forreston self- the clock should have ran out inflicted itself with a fumble before the field goal attempt and holding penalty, the and was flagged by officials. On the opening drive of Rebels got the ball back on a punt with a chance to take the second half, SC’s defense the lead. They managed and a Forreston penalty two first downs, but had to stopped the Cardinal offense turn the ball back over and keeping the momentum of Forreston closed the half out the field goal going. “Stark County’s been with a field goal for a 23-14 trouble for us,” Diduch said. lead. “I thought about going for “We tried to play assignment it, but our kicker has been football and make big plays very good,” Diduch said. when the situation presented “The percentages were in itself.” The Cardinals shut down our favor and a 2-score game SC next possession and is a huge advantage.” Shaun Wedmaier nailed Christensen made the score a 23-yard kick right down 29-14 on a 42-yard run that the middle of the goal had penalties on both teams. posts, helped in part by an Turn to B2 Forreston’s Lane Henneman runs through a diving tackle attempt by Stark County’s James King Saturday night. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Tigers finish season

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By Andy Colbert acolbert@ogle countynews.com In a highly anticipated 3A playoff between unbeatens, the season came to an end for the Byron football team in a 38-18 loss at Wilmington. Returning to the scene of its thrilling come-from-behind 42-35 upset of Wilmington in 2015, ending a 24game winning streak by the Wildcats, Byron could not manufacture the magic from the previous year. “It was two good programs going at it,” Byron coach Jeff Boyer said. “It was tough running the ball on them.” After running at will behind a big offensive line all season, the Tigers could only muster 77 yards on the ground. Additionally, they were plagued by uncharacteristic mistakes of turnovers and penalties. “It’s hard to dig out of third-and-long situations,” Boyer said. “For as many things that went wrong, we were still in the game in the third quarter.” Owen Weaver made sure that wasn’t to be the case much longer. The Wildcat running back had four touchdowns to break a 20-year school record for touchdowns in a season with 38, including a backbreaking 70-fumble recovery.

Byron’s Justin Martinez (22) tries to tackle Wilmington’s Owen Weaver during Class 3A playoff action against Wilmington on Nov. 5. The Tigers lost to the Wildcats 38-18 ending their season at 10-1. Weaver had four touchdowns. Photos by Earleen Hinton

“He’s hard-nosed, has great balance and runs hard,” Boyer said. “He’s every bit as good as I remember from last year.” Weaver had 173 yards on 25 carries. A 70-yard touchdown run nearly gave him as much as Byron’s total for the game. Forced to go to the air, Brandon Elsbury had a nice outing, completing 7-of-11 passes for nearly 200 yards. Bryce Scheffler and Trevor Koritz had touchdown catches for Byron. The Tigers finish the year out with a 10-1 record, were co-conference champs with Genoa-Kingston and stand at 5-3 in three years of the playoffs under Boyer. “It was a great season,” Boyer said. “We have a lot to be proud of and these

Byron’s Trevor Koritz (34) runs behind a blocks by Brandon Elsbury (12) and a lineman.

seniors have had a good career.” Byron returns large sophomore and junior groups and will likely again be a favorite for the BNC in 2017. “The numbers are good,” Boyer said. “Winning has a lot to do with it, but we try to make our program

special for the kids.” Wilmington faces the unenviable task of playing 3A powerhouse Elmhurst Immaculate Conception on Saturday. “No doubt, the bracket was extremely tough. It was unfortunate we had to play an undefeated team in the second round,” Boyer said.

admitted. Ten years later, she feels better equipped and acclimated to the multitude of roles outside the purview of actual coaching. There is a genuine enthusiasm to forging mutual relationship with parents and others close to the softball program. “Now, I see a parent as an ally and realize we’re here for the same goal,” said Revelle, a parent herself with two young children. In the maturity process, Revelle is grateful for a second chance and hopes to instill more than softball skills to the girls. “As an adult, I have learned true pride doesn’t come from the accomplishment, but what it took to get there,” speaking as someone who has learned painful, yet valuable lessens. “I want to build the girls up as women and it will show on the field. Before, I thought I was doing it. But, I wasn’t. I was too intense.” Going back to her days of learning the game in Kentucky, Revelle remains confident in her instructional skills. “Even kids that have never been out, we can teach them the game,” Revelle said. “That’s strength for us. I’m still in the process of putting a staff together.” One coach that Revelle has been leaning on is volunteer assistant Jeff Hendricks. “He’s been like a saint,” she said. “He was there before me. He’s helped keep it going and does it because he loves it. It’s nice to have

his support.” Revelle is also appreciative of others who have reached out to her, including parents and current players. “It’s a great group of kids,” Revelle said. “I worked with the juniors and seniors when they were in grade school. It’s neat to be able to finish out with them.” With the start of spring soccer for girls and a declining school enrollment, Revelle is hopeful there is sufficient participation to merit a fresh-soph and varsity team. “I know coaches and the administration are working to encourage 3-sport athletes,” Revelle said. “I’m very against the specialization trend. With fewer players, there is a different coaching philosophy. I want to get our numbers up.” Like other area coaches, Revelle will attempt to have a feeder program. “I’ve been working hard with the park district to have a summer K-8 program,” Revelle said. Though she had struggles in her first tenure, it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Revelle. “I still have lots of good memories and friendships from that time period,” Revelle said. “I’m more balanced know and it will show on and off the field. I want to make a lasting impact on the girls, so that as people they will be more grounded and are better able to handle life situations. Ultimately, I want to teach them to play and compete.”

Forreston had their way with Stark County From A1 Trailing by two scores and in Cardinal territory, SC converted a fourth-and-10, only to see it come back for a clip. Then a John Groter reception came up inches short of converting one play later. “It’s the old statement – football is a game of inches,”

Forreston defensive coach Kyle Zick said. “That was a very good team with an offense we don’t see much of in the regular season. We didn’t change much in the second half (shutout), staying mostly in our base defense.” Groter almost pulled the Rebels to within a score on the next possession, though.

Taking a reverse handoff, the quarterback-turned-slot back lofted a 45-yard pass to James King and SC was in the red zone. Two plays later, it was Christensen intercepting Tuthill and SC’s final chance faded away. “AJ hit another gear tonight. He’s a special player,” Diduch said.

About the only time Christensen let up was on his 41-yard run that set up a Hunter Daws 2-yard touchdown and 36-14 lead late in the third quarter. “We won it in the trenches,” Steve Christensen said. A last ditch SC drive in the fourth quarter was stymied by a Skylar Regez and Cody

Moser sandwich sack of Tuthill and a perfectly-played pass breakup by Joseph Fiorello. “In the second half, Forreston proved to be bigger and stronger,” Noard said. Forreston (11-0) goes on the road for the first time in the post season, traveling to Lena-Winslow (9-2) for a

Saturday third-round match up. “It’s brutal bracket. This will be a physical game,” Diduch said. “Both teams know each other and it will be a big crowd.” With the SC win, Diduch tied Greg Wood for most wins in school history with 73.

I enjoy college football, but television is ruining it. Games are fours long because of incessant TV timeouts and other stoppages, such as replays. With the weather so nice last week, a last-minute decision was made to drive to DeKalb for the NIU-Bowling Green game. As I sat through timeout after timeout, my disgust mounted. The saving grace was having stumbled upon Sam Ramirez, Oregon Hawk play-by-play man and a couple of Rochelle high school buddies to sit by and visit. That social interaction kept the game from being a long drawn out affair. The fact the game was being played on a Tuesday night was 100 percent because of television anyway. I wish that NIU and every other college would go back to an era before television ran the show. Games were played

Saturday afternoons and they were fun to attend because it was non-stop football action. Colleges say they need the TV money and exposure to compete in what has turned out to be an insidious arms race with one another. Besides games becoming one long commercial, there is plenty of other negative fallout – like Lovie Smith receiving a contract of over $20 million to coach the Illini. Wouldn’t it be great for some college to stand up and say enough is enough. We are not selling our souls for the sake of TV money, recruiting, bidding wars for coaches, meaningless bowl games and national rankings. Colleges need to get back to their original mission of being an academic institution and using a football program simply for entertainment on Saturday afternoon for its fans and alumni.

Sports Column Only one BNC team left in state playoffs By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Who would have thought Genoa-Kingston (11-0) would be the only playoff team left from the Big Northern conference? That’s where they sit, as Byron, Dixon and Lutheran all had their seasons come to an end. The Rockford Register Star had the Cogs eighth place in its pre-season BNC forecast, while Sauk Valley Media had them fourth. At least the Register Star picked Forreston to win the NUIC Northwest. Sauk Valley had them out of the playoffs with a 4-5 record. G-K has a very difficult game with undefeated 4A power and former BNC foe Johnsburg.

Did you know that G-K was strongly courted as the eighth school in the newlyformed Kishwaukee River conference that Johnsburg and four other BNC schools left for? Sitting in between the suburbs and the farming community, G-K had a tough decision to make. Should they go with the suburban yuppie crowd or stay with us country hicks? Wisely for them, and much to the chagrin of the unwieldy 7-team Kishwaukee conference, G-K realized they have always been a rural community and stayed with the BNC. Hamblen wins state meet Speaking of the BNC, Brayden Hamblen of Rock Falls avenged a defeat at the Oregon sectional to Tanner Chada of Hinckley-Big Rock to win the 1A title at Peoria this past weekend. The only other BNC champs were

Winnebago’s Jeremy Stevens (2003, 04, 05) and Sean Smith in 2008. Hamblen and Chada are examples of the good in high school sports. After winning the sectional, Chada stayed at the finish line and shook hands with the remaining 156 finishers. Ever the true gentleman, he could not have been more gracious and polite with me afterwards during a post-race interview. Hamblen unabashedly spoke of the presence of God in his life how winning cross-country races was secondary to serving his Lord and Savior. As a sports reporter, it’s been such a blessing over the years to encounter young men and women like Hamblen and Chada. In only its sixth year as a cross-country program, Harvest Christian out of Elgin won the boys team

title. Fall sports seem to be dominated by private schools. In 1A soccer, the four state finalists were private and three of the four in 2A were private. Nearly half of the volleyball teams headed to state are also private. In boys golf, four of the top six schools in 1A and 2A were private. Just saying. Dollar dictates college games In a slap in the face to high school football, the Big 10 announced that they would begin playing games on Friday nights. Not all schools are going along with the concept because of deference to the high schoolers, but the University of Illinois is. It’s another case of television and the almighty dollar dictating the college landscape and the Illini being a whore to it.

Oregon Park District The Oregon Park District lists the following upcoming events. Letters to Santa Write a letter to jolly old St. Nick and tell him about yourself and if you have been naughty or nice. Santa’s elves will be installing a mailbox at Nash for your letter to be mailed. Be sure to enclose a 47 cent stamp and your return address! Letters can be mailed beginning Nov. 14-Dec. 15. Nash Childcare Service Want to work out, but don’t know what to do with your kids? Join us at Nash Recreation Center and we will keep your kids busy while you enjoy our facility. Staff

is certified in CPR and first aid. Annual members can utilize this service free of charge, while the fee for non-members is $5 for the first child and $1 for the 2nd and 3rd child. Childcare services will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the River Room. Strong by Zumba STRONG by Zumba is a brand new specialty class by Zumba Fitness. It combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. In every class, music and moves sync

in a way that pushes you past your perceived limits, to reach your fitness goals. Classes brought to you by Kaitlyn Schuler at Nash Recreation Center. Class is held every Wednesday and Friday morning from 5:30-6:30 a.m. The current session has begun, but drop-ins are welcome for $5/day. Mother Daughter Holly-Dolly Tea Sign up now for the annual Mother/Daughter tea and this year your favorite doll is invited as well. Mothers, daughters, and grandmothers will make memories and enjoy the holiday festivities this year at Pinehill Inn.

Tantalize your taste buds at this holiday tea with dainty dishes, sweet morsels, and finger sandwiches wearing your favorite holiday attire on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1:30 p.m. Seating will be limited, so please register early. The deadline for registration is Nov. 26. The fee is $12/resident and $15/non-resident. Holiday Light Contest Attention all you “closet Clark Griswolds” out there…grab your extension cords and those bundles of tangled up, mangled up strands of twinkling magic and get to work. The Oregon Park District will

once again hold the Holiday Light Contest. You can enter in the “Clark Griswold” category or the “Traditional Style.” When you’ve completed your personal “holiday work of art,” pick up an entry form at Nash, or find one online at www. oregonpark.org. Fabulous prizes await you thanks to Merlin’s, GK Graphics, and the Oregon Park District. You are also welcome to nominate a neighbor or friends house, but all nominations must be submitted by Dec. 12. For more information, call the Oregon Park District at 815-7323101 or visit www.oregonpark.org.

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Recycle bins are only to be used for certain items If in doubt, leave it out The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) provides “single-stream” recycling bins at several locations Bins are located at Rochelle (Big R lot), Byron (Forest Preserve District Land Use Maintenance lot), Oregon (Farm Bureau lot), Monroe Center (Mulford Road at the railroad tracks), and Forreston (Ash Street near the Public Works building). Moring Disposal provides a bin in Polo at Franklin and Locust Streets provided, and Advanced Disposal Service provides one at the Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction. These bins are for use by residents who do not have curbside pick-up of recyclables, and are not intended for business use. Single-stream recycling means that all accepted recyclables mentioned below are placed into a single container and transported all together, and are separated out later at a facility called a Materials Recovery Facility, or MRF.

This process allows more to be transported in each vehicle or container, and more to be recycled, however, it has also led to increased problems with contamination. Single-stream recycling doesn’t mean everything can go into the bin, it means all allowable items can be mixed together. Accepted items are placed into the bin together (single-stream) and includes newspaper, magazines, junk mail, cardboard, gift wrap, greeting cards, office paper, construction paper, phone books, paperboard containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, and plastic containers numbers 1-5 and number 7. Flatten cardboard boxes before placing them into the bin and crush plastic jugs and replace caps to conserve space in the bin. A push-stick is provided at most locations to make more space in the bin. Place only listed items in the recycling bins and do not place items on the deck or in parking lots. Items routinely observed in the bins that are not acceptable include pizza boxes, plastic bags, shredded paper, Styrofoam packaging,

and paper plates. Other unacceptable items dumped this year in or near the bins include electronics, bread makers, chicken wire, carpet, shower doors, exterior doors, fans, fish tanks, landscape waste, gas tanks, fire extinguishers, pool filters, tarps, coffee pots, pillows, clothing, shoes, furniture, fish ponds, plastic toys and playsets, piping, lumber, steel posts, a toilet, household garbage, paint, and mattresses. Illegal dumping in or around the bins is unsightly, creates litter, adds cost to the program, and jeopardizes use of the properties and the future of the program. Cameras have been installed at some of the sites to try to identify and cite illegal dumpers. Remember, if in doubt, leave it out. Recycling is just part of a three-pronged approach to limit waste and help the environment. Remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle. For more information about single-stream recycling and other recycling programs in Ogle County, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit www.oglecounty.org.

Roof Work Two workers put up scaffolding before starting work on the south side of the roof of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Recycle electronics on Nov. 18 The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will conduct its electronic recycling event on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building at 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

This event is being held a week early due to county offices being closed on Friday, Nov. 25. A complete list of accepted items can be found at www. oglecounty.org. This event is for

residentially generated electronics and not intended for businesses. The event is open to Ogle County residents only. For more information call the OCSWMD at 815-7324020.

Thomas C. McDonald, warranty deed to 106 West Second LLC, 102 W. Second St., Byron Township. James W. Jefford and Robin K. Jefford, warranty deed to Garrett Nettz and Madeline M. Schulze, 3790 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour Township, $108,000. Amy E. Waddle and Jacob P. Waddle, quit claim to Amy E. Waddle and Jacob P. Waddle, 318 N. Knoll Drive, Flagg Township.

warranty deed to Karalyn Skliney, 302 N. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $80,000. Cindy Holloway, warranty deed to Teresa L. Eubanks, 209 W. First St., Marion Township, $130,000. US Bank Trustee, Bank of America Trustee, LaSalle Bank Trustee and First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trustee, warranty deed to Niles Property Group LLC, 515 S. Third St., Flagg Township, $27,600.

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 township of the property. Oct. 25 Lavonne R. Pearson, Charlene D. Mulligan and Denise R. Hays, warranty deed to Sandra L. Koley, 902 Clay St., Oregon Nashua Township, $65,000. JML LLC, warranty deed to Karen Ludwig, 623 E. Hewitt St., Forreston Township, $171,500. Estref Muci, warranty deed to David M. Franco and Roberta M. Franco, 14 Terrace View Blvd., Oregon-Nashua Township, $190,000. Denny Borgmann and Valerie Borgmann, warranty

deed to Brian P. Curry, 507 W. Green St., Forreston Township, $78,000. Oct. 26 Mark W. Osborne, warranty deed to Brandon M. Williams, 3722 W. Ill. 64, Mt. Morris Township, $117,000. Ryan D. Morehead and Margaret P. Morehead, warranty deed to Jerry R. Simpson and Chelsey L. Vangness, 169 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron Township, $184,500. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, warranty deed to Kathy Foss, 314 E. Second St., Byron Township, $40,000. Luis Ortiz and Zulema Ortiz, warranty deed to Nathan J. Myers, 215 S. 12th St., Flagg Township, $68,000. US Bank Trustee of CRMSI Remic, warranty deed to Aaron Hayes, 1305 Crest Lane, Flagg Township,

$87,000. Laurie Sievert, quit claim to Mark R. Sievert Trust, 6087 Oak Drive, Byron Township. Oct. 27 Dennis Drew and Sherri L. Drew, warranty deed to Ashley M. Ambeau, 7981 W. Penn Corner Rd., Pine Creek Township, $103,000. Union Savings Bank, warranty deed to DLMJ Investments LLC, 206 Madison St, Oregon Nashua Township, $39,000. David B. Peterson and Holly A. Peterson, warranty deed to Max C. Meacham and Sarah E. Meacham, 208 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris Township, $83,500. John Bridge, warranty deed to Brian Scott Lee, 14747 E. Eddy Rd., Scott Township, $55,000. Jeffrey S. Craig, warranty deed to Richard Aldridge Jr., Mulford Road, Monroe Township, $28,000.

Carolyn L. Roberts, quit claim to Timothy W. Roberts, Christopher W. Roberts and Andrew W. Roberts, 115 E. Splendor Court, Marion Township. Oct. 28 Patrick L. Galor and Beth A. Galor, warranty deed to James Busser and Debra Busser, 602 N. Adams Ave, Buffalo Township, $10,000. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry Inc., warranty deed to Norman M. Bouback and Carrie A. Bouback, Winding Oaks Lane, Marion Township, $50,000. Waldtraut Louise Peter, quit claim to Kenneth L. Sharp Sr. and Janet R. Sharp, 302 Portage Ln, Taylor Township. Oct. 31 Blackhawk State Bank, warranty deed to Alan Taylor and Kristin Taylor, 1514 Warrenton Drive, Byron, $17,000. Brian J. Busser and

Nov. 1 Gloria M. Ohnstad, quit claim to Emil Boehm, Lot 15 Spoor’s island, Byron Township. Nov. 2 Danny Heslop and Tammy Heslop, warranty deed to Lorene Heath and Darrel Heath, 13194 W. Milledgeville Rd., Buffalo Township, $95,000. Zhenyun Zhu, Shiyun Ni and Brian Scott Gross,

Dalton R. Haenitsch, quit claim to Ashley M. Lippens, 412 N. Adams Ave., Maryland Township, $20,000. Nov. 3 Benjamin L. Swanson and Samantha L. Swanson, warranty deed to Jerry L. Palmer and Elizabeth Palmer, 201 E. Willow St., Forreston Township, $86,500.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Oct. 29 At 4:57 p.m., deputies responded to the 6500 block of South Ill. 2 for a one vehicle accident. After a short investigation it was learned that a 2013 Ford F150 driven by Michael Clark, 56, Clinton, Iowa, was southbound when he crossed over the northbound lane and struck a guardrail. Clark was subsequently arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. Nov. 2 Michael Frey, 51, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Frey’s full cash bond was set at $3,590 pending a Nov. 3 court appearance. Robert Aubrey, 40, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Aubrey posted $454 as a full cash for bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date. Salvador Orozco, 35, Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while

license suspended. Orozco’s bond was set at $5,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 14. At approximately 9:55 p.m., deputies located a one vehicle accident in the 1100 block of West Mud Creek Road. After further investigation the driver of the vehicle, Cory J. Marske 28, Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Marske was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and is scheduled to appear in Ogle County Court later this month. Nov. 3 At approximately 6:35 a.m., deputies, along with members of Lynn-ScottRock Ambulance personnel, responded to a domestic problem in the 100 block of East Pacific Street in Davis Junction. A female victim was transported from the scene to Swedish American Hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury. Jeremy L. Champlain, 27, Davis Junction, was arrested for assault and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Jeffery M. Phen, 38, Freeport, was arrested at 1:55 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of North Baileyville Road. Phen was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and will appear in court at a later date. At approximately 8:08 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 7000 block of West Ill. 64. After further investigation Connie Hermes, 23, Dixon was arrested for driving while license suspended. Hermes was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and civil citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis. A passenger in the vehicle, Nathaniel Hillers, 22, Mt. Morris, was placed under arrest for an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Both Hermes and Hillers were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were held in lieu of bond. Glory E. Johnson, 40, Dixon, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Johnson’s full cash bond was set at $649 pending a Nov. 7 court appearance. Martin J. Flanagan, 24,

Chicago, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Flanagan posted $1,740.17 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court. Mindy S. Durbin, 29, Rockford. was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Durbin was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17, 2017. Nov. 5 A about 5:50 p.m., deputies checked on a motorist assist at Ill. 64 and Interstate 39. As a result, the driver of the vehicle, Edgar HuarachaOrtiz, 29, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested for not having a valid driver’s license. He was transported to the Ogle Count Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Melvin Peterson, 64, Forreston, was arrested at 7 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 11,000 block of West Haldane Road. Peterson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Peterson also received citations for failure to signal and unlawful transportation of alcohol.

Nov. 6 At approximately 12:16 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Meridian Road just into Winnebago County. After an investigation, Charles Schork, 30, Rockford, was arrested at 12:16 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on Meridian Road, just into Winnebago County. He was also arrested on a Carroll County warrant for contempt of court for an insurance violation. Schork was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Nov. 7 Anita Chattic, 33, Sterling, was arrested at 6:26 p.m. for driving while license revoked following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North Freeport Road. Chattic was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. At 7:46 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident in the 4500 block of South Ill. 26. An investigation into the accident revealed that a northbound vehicle driven by Kirsten Luy, 23, Polo, left the roadway and entered the west ditch where it overturned several times.

Luy was transported to KSB Hospital by Polo EMS for treatment of apparent minor injuries. Luy was placed under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Luy was also issued citations for improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, and unlawful use of an electronic communication device. Deputies were assisted by Polo Fire and EMS. Aaron Woods, 20, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Woods’ full cash bond was set at $251 pending a Nov. 8 court appearance. Jacob Belter, 24, Stillman Valley, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Belter’s full cash bond was set at $1,945 pending a court appearance. Marco Cabbera-Flores, 36, Mendota, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Flores’ full cash bond was set at $2,466 pending a Nov. 8 court appearance. Zachary Stives, 27, Polo, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Stives’ full cash bond was set at $9,683 pending a Nov. 8 court appearance.

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State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity. Oct. 28 Raul Mendez, 56, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment which is stayed until Nov. 11, 2018 and 30 months probation. Hanson ordered him to perform 40 hours public service work, attend ARM program, submit to random drug testing and breathalyzer tests; Must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, pay a $1,000 fine, $750 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $25 CrimeStoppers fee, $75 VCVA. Counts of aggravated DUI and violation of an order of protection were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Emily Jahnke, 20, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, status hearing Nov. 28. Donavon Burnley, 21, Rochelle, retail theft, status hearing Nov. 17. Steven Rozakis, 29, Oregon, pleaded guilty to unlawful failure to register as a sex offender. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment, time served, and 48 months probation. Hanson ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended and to pay fines and costs of $866. Chad Jornlin, 36, Dixon, retail theft, preliminary hearing Nov. 9. Nicholas Leigh, 21, Rockford, disorderly conduct, preliminary hearing, Nov. 9. Eduardo Vega Jr., 32, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, preliminary hearing Nov. 16. Lloyd Hernandez, 27, Sterling, robbery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Nov. 4. John Hitchcock, 34, Oregon, pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and driving while license suspended. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment which shall be remitted upon successful completion of 36 month probation. Hanson also ordered him to attend the Victim Impact Panel, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, complete 300 hours of public service work, and pay total fines and costs of $4031 Counts of no firearms owner identification (FOID) for firearms, no FOID for ammunitions, resisting a peace officer, and possession of cannabis were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Oct. 28 Chantra Lopez-Pao, 18, Oregon, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, motion hearing, Dec. 12. Melissa Salsbury, 39, Rockford, residential burglary, status hearing Dec. 9. Evan Christo, 19, Stillman Valley, armed robbery, status hearing Nov. 7. Robert Gibbons, 57, Rochelle, driving while license revoked, jury status call Nov. 28. Trevor Ladson, 23, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. He has been accepted into the Ogle County Drug Court

Program and agreed to abide by all terms and conditions of the drug court program. Judge John B. Roe ordered Ladson to pay the drug court program fee of $1,500 and sentenced him to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year mandatory supervised release, with the sentence stayed pending his successful completion of Drug Court. Raul Mendez, 56, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment which is stayed until Nov. 11, 2018 and 30 months probation. Hanson ordered him to perform 40 hours public service work, attend ARM program, submit to random drug testing and breathalyzer tests; Must cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, pay a $1,000 fine, $750 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab fee, $25 CrimeStoppers fee, $75 VCVA. Counts of aggravated DUI and violation of an order of protection were dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Emily Jahnke, 20, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, status hearing Nov. 28. Donavon Burnley, 21, Rochelle, retail theft, status hearing Nov. 17. Steven Rozakis, 29, Oregon, pleaded guilty to unlawful failure to register as a sex offender. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment, time served, and 48 months probation. Hanson ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended and to pay fines and costs of $866. Chad Jornlin, 36, Dixon, retail theft, preliminary hearing Nov. 9. Nicholas Leigh, 21, Rockford, disorderly conduct, preliminary hearing, Nov. 9. Eduardo Vega Jr., 32, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, preliminary hearing Nov. 16. Lloyd Hernandez, 27, Sterling, robbery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Nov. 4. John Hitchcock, 34, Oregon, pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and driving while license suspended. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment which shall be remitted upon successful completion of 36 month probation. Hanson also ordered him to attend the Victim Impact Panel, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, complete 300 hours of public service work, and pay total fines and costs of $4031 Counts of no firearms owner identification (FOID) for firearms, no FOID for ammunitions, resisting a peace officer, and possession of cannabis were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement. Nov. 2 Brian Bolt, 27, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic syringe, jury status call Nov. 28. Lisa Smith, 27, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, jury status call Nov. 28. Antonio Zepeda, 45, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery,

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pretrial conference Dec. 7. Conor Smith, 18, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to residence, preliminary hearing Nov. 9. Ryan Haden, 28, Byron, possession of child pornography, bond forfeiture hearing Dec. 14. Nov. 3 Besim Ajvazi, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, preliminary hearing Nov. 30. Rickey Graff, 47, Freeport, theft, jury status call Nov. 28. Chris Stanbery, 51, Sycamore, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, jury status call Dec. 5. Nov. 4 Lloyd Hernandez, 27, Sterling, robbery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Nov. 10. Holly Merson, 36, Davis Junction, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Nov. 16. Janelle Miranda, 37, Rockford, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, preliminary hearing Nov. 16. Jasper Rager, 27, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery, unlawful restraint, status hearing Nov. 9. Loren Goatcher, 26, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needle, pretrial conference Nov. 14. Joseph Johnson, 27, Sugar Grove, pleaded guilty to theft. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 16 days imprisonment and 24 months probation and ordered him to perform 30 hours public service work, submit to random drug testing; and pay a $600 probation fee and $2,940.80 in restitution. Matthew Markle, 36, Thomson, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months drug probation without conviction and ordered him to submit to random drug testing, cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as recommended, and perform 30 hours public service work. Matthew Turner, 27, Byron, aggravated battery, status hearing Jan. 12.

Obituaries Wilma M. Buse Wilma Mae Buse, 92, Oregon, died on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 2, 1924 in Doolittle Mills, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Gladys (Lamon) Lynch. She graduated from Oil Township High School in Saint Croix, Indiana, and then from Sauk Valley College Nursing School. She formerly worked at the Oregon Sewing Factory and then for the Neighbor’s Nursing Home, Byron. Wilma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Oregon. She is survived by her daughter Lois Eichman, Alamo, Texas; and son Don

(Pam) Buse, Mt. Morris; two brothers, Harold Lynch, St. Croix, Indiana, and Joseph Lynch, Taswell, Indiana; sister, Shirley Mitchell, Eckerty, Indiana; four grandsons, Jason Eichman, Dustin (Samantha) Buse, Devon Buse, and Cody Buse; four great-grandchildren, T.J., Elizabeth, Jennifer, and

Kenzie Mae. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Arnold; granddaughter, Judy Eichman; brother, Victor Lynch; and two sisters, Norma Walker and Marjorie Underhill. Funeral service was scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Oregon, with the Pastor Jack Briggs officiating. Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. A memorial fund is established for the First Presbyterian Church, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Ed became a wonderful father to Linda Jenkins and Larry Jenkins. He was active member of Forreston Reformed Church. He served as an elder and served on Consistory. He also was a member of the Ogle County Farm Bureau. Ed was very dedicated to his church, family, God ,and

to his rural farm values. Ludwig is survived by his son, Larry Jenkins; sistersin-law, Priscilla Ludwig, Lanark and Marilyn Ludwig, Forreston; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Johanna; his second wife, Pat; daughter, Linda; and his brothers, LeRoy and Herman. Funeral services were held on Nov. 8 at Forreston Reformed Church. Ken Renkes will officiate. Burial was at Haldane Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. A memorial has been established for Forreston Reformed Church. Sign Ed’s guestbook and share a memory at www. burketubbs.com.

daughter Sandra Oswalt, Franklin Grove; sons, Eldon (Beatrice Martinson) Travis Jr., Dixon, and Earl (Joan) Travis-Rowland, Polo; grandchildren, Dan (Kelly) Travis, Jody Travis, Dr. Michael Travis, Heather Jones, Carol (Rod Klein) Donaldson, Nancy (Dave Miller) Rowland, David

(Sarah) Rowland, Jennifer (Shad) Hewitt; 11 greatgrandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Travis and daughter-in-law, Toni Travis; son-in-law, Brian Oswalt; grandson, Richard Travis; sister, Gladys Kjederquist; and brothers, LeRoy and Earl Rebuck. Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo, until service time of 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Dixon. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Edward L. Ludwig Edward L. Ludwig, 96, Forreston, died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Manor Court in Liberty Village, Freeport. Ludwig was born Aug. 12, 1920 near Forreston, the son of Joe and Fannie (Kruse) Ludwig. Ed attended West Branch Country School and later graduated from Forreston High School. He was a proud United States Army veteran. He served with the 96th Infantry Division in the AsiaticPacific Theatre during World War II. Ed was a lifelong Forreston area farmer. He married Johanna Frei in 1947. She died in January of 1972. He later married Hortense “Pat” Faulkner Jenkins on March 10, 1973. She died on Dec. 9, 2013.

Pauline V. Rowland Pauline V. Rowland, 100, Polo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at CGH Hospital, Sterling, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 12, 1915 in rural Polo, the daughter of David F. and Viola I. (Miller) Rebuck. She married Lloyd C. Rowland on Sept. 19, 1948 in Ashton. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1977. Pauline was a longtime member of First Church of the Open Bible, Polo, and enjoyed people stopping by her home for coffee and cookies. Pauline was a homemaker and caretaker, she cared for loved ones in need with not a complaint. Her house and heart were open to all! Survivors include

Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Reibel reports that the following certificates were issued during the month of October. David Poole, Section 14, Eagle Point Township, hog management building. Rebecca Hazzard, Section 11, Rockvale Township, remove seasonal cabin. Suresite Consulting American Tower, Section 5, Monroe Township, remove and replace 3 antennas and remove/replace 3 TMAs on the tower; install 3 RRUs and 3 diplexers on the ground. Gonzalo Milan Amparo & Christina Milan, Section 4, Dement Township, temporary use - rodeo. New Leaf Remodeling Martin Stauffer, Section 2, Buffalo Township, dwelling addition. Geofrey P. Dorwaldt, Section 7, Flagg Township, detached garage. Daniel L. Graber, Section 24, Dement Township, storage shed. Robs Remodeling & Construction, LLC Sharon Dearvil, Section 15, Oregon-Nashua Township, roof over existing deck addition to existing deck.

Jeff Newman, Section 24, White Rock Township, storage building. Todd Halverson, Section 30, Pine Rock Township, storage building. Thomas & Crystal Southerland, Section 14 & 13, Maryland Township, remove dwelling and construct single-family dwelling. Mark Stahler, Section 14, Buffalo Township, addition to existing accessory building. Teslow Garages Alan & Kathy Bull, Section 34, Rockvale Township, detached garage. Ann M. & William A. Pauley, Section 17, Flagg Township, accessory building. Tony Krause, Section 5, Forreston Township, above ground pool. Midwest Area Crown Castle Sprint/T Mobile, Section 33, Dement Township, adding 3 antenna and 3 RRUs to existing communications tower. Midwest Area Crown Castle T Mobile, Section

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2, Byron Township, adding 3 antenna and 3 RRUs to existing communications tower. NTP Wireless T Mobile, Section 8, Lynnville Township, replacing 3 antenna and equipment on existing communications tower. Richard Haijenga, Section 26, Maryland Township, remove barn. Spectrum Preferred Meats, Section 9, Pine Creek Township, addition to existing commercial building. Michael Chisamore, Section 7, Flagg Township, accessory building. Alore Designs, Inc Brian & Eileen Kowles, Section 10, Grand Detour Township, accessory building. AT&T CCATT, LLC, Section 30, Rockvale Township, adding 3 additional antenna to existing communications tower. Glenn Ricker & Kristin Baisch-Ricker, Section 5, Marion Township, accessory building.

Austin Crull, Section 28, Byron Township, singlefamily dwelling. Kenneth & Wendy Kretsinger, Section 20, Byron Township, amendment. Thomas B Sluiter, Section 18, Maryland Township, accessory building. Cory Marruffo, Section 8, Flagg Township, accessory building. Brian Horner, Section 23, Oregon-Nashua Township, remove accessory building. Peterson Construction Darcie Schier, Section 35, Mt. Morris Township, open unenclosed porch. Barry Skinner, Section 11, Rockvale Township, remove accessory building & construct accessory building. Alan Titterton, Section 30, Byron Township, accessory building. Janice James, Section 2, Byron Township, accessory building. David Ludwig, Section 9, Lincoln Township, attached garage.

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C lassified a dvertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY, IILLINOIS 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff v. PROSPER J. RUBINO; Defendant(s) Case No. 2010 CH 53 Property Address: 410 West Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on October 6, 2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 2, 2016, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to see to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 410 West Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-131-003 Terms of sale: CASH 10% down at the time of the sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Christian County. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in as is condition. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the selling officer. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at QUINTAIROS PRIETO WOOD & BOYER, P.A., 233 S. Wacker Drive, 70th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 566-0040.This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer 233 S. Wacker Drive, 70th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: (312) 566-0040 Fax: (312) 566-0041-0041 Nov. 10, 17, 24, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST. Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, THERESA L. BOOTHE AKA THERESA LYNN BOOTHE, NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Defendant 15 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 12, 2016, 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 405 EAST MASON STREET, Polo, IL 61064 Property Index No. 14-16-231-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $142,860.06. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, 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) (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 OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15040073. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@falillinois.com Attorney File No. F15040073 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 47 TJSC#: 36-11317 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. Nov, 3, 10, 17, 2016

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD L. DALES, Deceased NO. 2016-P-84 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donald L. Dales. Letters of office were issued on October 24, 2016, to Douglas L. Dales, 1156 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois, 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 26th day of October, 2016. DOUGLAS L. DALES, Independent Executor For the Estate of DONALD L. DALES, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com November 3, 10, 17, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. DENNIS O. KANN AKA DENNIS OWEN KANN AKA DENNIS KANN AKA DENNIS O. KAHN AKA DENNIS KAHN AKA KANN DENNIS; JANELLE R. KANN AKA JANELLE R. KAHN JANELLE KAHN AKA JANELLE RENE KAHN JANELLE KANN AKA JANELLE R. KAHN JANELLE KAHN AKA JANELLE RENE KNIGHT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the firont door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 451 North White Rock Road, Chana, Illinois 61015. P.I.N. 18-16-300-003. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16030317 I706392 Nov,. 3, 10, 17, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

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Christina L. Engberg; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00039 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 12/16/16 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 14-09-379-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 611 N. Division, 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) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1602840. I706838 Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2016

PUBLIC NOITCE Notice is hereby given by the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois that the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District Board will have two seats up for reelection in the April 4th 2017 consolidated election. Petition packets are available at the firehouse, 15 E. Center St., Mt. Morris, for interested applicants. Packets may be picked up anytime between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Circulation of nominating petitions may begin immediately. The last day that potential candidates may file nominating papers is December 19th, 2016 no later than 5:00 pm, please note the office is closed weekends. Nov. 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF

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Christina L. Engberg; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00039 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 7/29/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 12/16/16 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: PART OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK THREE (3) IN APLINGTON'S SECOND ADDITION IN THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF POLO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 272, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE SOUTH, 50 FEET; THENCE WEST, 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH, 50 FEET; AND THENCE EAST, 120 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 14-09-379-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 611 N. Division 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 twentyfour (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 14-16-02840. I706838 Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2016

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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on October 12, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Morning Dove Renovations 101 7th Ave. Apt. 9, Rochelle, IL 61068 Dated: October 12, 2016 Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk October 27, November 3, 10, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP2 Plaintiff, vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 1, 2015, Sheriff of Ogle County will on December 2, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Lisa M. Swift; Kevin A. Swift; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 125 215 Transit Street, Creston, IL 60174 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 12, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on November 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the offices of Ogle County Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: The following described real estate, situated in Ogle County, Illinois, legally described as follows: Commonly known as 215 Transit Street, Creston, IL 60174 Parcel Number(s): 25-23-256-006 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-034623. Shanna L. Bacher MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6302793 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I706000 Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2016

TAX NO. 08-26-181-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 423 HILL STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL OFF, 1 CAR ATT GAR The Judgment amount was $68,684.57 Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 11613 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I706519

November 3, 10 & 17 2016

www.oglecountynews.com

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 10, 2016, Page B6

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. KIM DUNCAN A/K/A KIM I DUNCAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 55 423 HILL STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 1, 2015, Sheriff of Ogle County will on December 2, 2016, in the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Main Lobby, 202 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO WIT: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 2 IN CARR'S FIRST ADDITION IN THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK F OF PLATS, PAGE 31 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-26-181-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 423 HILL STREET MOUNT MORRIS, IL 61054 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL OFF, 1 CAR ATT GAR The Judgment amount was $68,684.57 Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 11613 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I706519

November 3, 10 & 17 2016

STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS NOTICE OF SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION An auction for the sale of excess property will be held by the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, commencing Monday, November 14th, at 10:00 AM at the following property: 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, Excess Parcel No. 2XOG093 ITEM NO. 1 A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Ogle County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at a pk nail at the northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence South 1 degree 37 minutes 20 seconds East, 2060.79 feet (Bearings and grid distances are referenced to the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System West Zone Datum of 1983 (2011) on the east line of said Northeast Quarter, to the survey line of a public highway designated FAP Route 553 (IL 72); thence South 88 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds West, 184.46 feet on said survey line, to the northerly extension of the west line of the premises conveyed to Anthony J. Scanlan from Jeffrey Whitehead and Pamela Whitehead by Warranty Deed recorded April 2, 2014 as Document No. 201401622 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County; thence South 0 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds East, 40.00 feet on the northerly extension of the west line of said premises so conveyed, to the southerly right-of-way line of said FAP Route 553 (IL 72) and the Point of Beginning. From the Point of Beginning thence South 0 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds East, 100.59 feet on the west line of said premises conveyed, to a found chiseled 'X' at the southwest corner of said premises so conveyed; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 09 seconds East, 131.86 feet on the south line of said premises so conveyed, to the westerly right-of-way line of a public highway designated at FAS Route 1042 (IL 251); thence South 1 degree 18 minutes 32 seconds West, 50.06 feet on said westerly right-of-way; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes 09 seconds West, 129.00 feet; thence North 1 degree 29 minutes 51 seconds West, 32.00 feet; thence North 44 degrees 54 minutes, 48 seconds West, 29.63 feet; thence North 0 degrees 47 minutes 59 seconds West, 97.00 feet, to said southerly right-of-way line of FAP Route 553 (IL 72); thence North 88 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds East, 20.00 feet on said southerly right-of-way line, to the Point of Beginning, containing 8,670 square feet (0.199 acre), more or less. MINIMUM BID: $7,500.00. A performance deposit of $1,500.00 will be required at the time of the auction for excess parcel no. 2XOG093. TERMS OF SALE The parcel listed above will be sold by auction to the highest bidder. The highest bidder will be required to deposit $1,500.00 on the day of the sale. Payment must be made by Bank Cashier's Check; Bank Draft; or Certified check made payable to Treasurer, State of Illinois. Bids for an amount less than the minimum bid designated will not be accepted. The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252 and the Regulations of the Department of Commerce 15 C.F.R. (Part 8) issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that the acceptance of any bid pursuant to this advertisement will be without discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin. Detailed information may be obtained at the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, District 2, 819 Depot Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021. Fax No. 815-284-5925 and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) 815-284-1667 or by calling Sarah Haasis, 815-284-5368. The Department of Transportation reserved the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities. BY ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Randall S. Blankenhorn, Secretary

Nov. 3 & Nov. 10, 2016

Kevin Marchek, P.E. Region Two Engineer

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs.

Oregon Fire Protection District Snow removal for locations at:

DENNIS O. KANN AKA DENNIS OWEN KANN AKA DENNIS KANN AKA DENNIS O. KAHN AKA DENNIS KAHN AKA KANN DENNIS; JANELLE R. KANN AKA JANELLE R. KAHN JANELLE KAHN AKA JANELLE RENE KAHN JANELLE KANN AKA JANELLE R. KAHN JANELLE KAHN AKA JANELLE RENE KNIGHT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., inside the firont door of the Judicial Center, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 258.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 333.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 258.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 333.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 451 North White Rock Road, Chana, Illinois 61015. P.I.N. 18-16-300-003. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16030317 I706392 Nov,. 3, 10, 17, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff,

SNOW REMOVAL BIDS

vs.

SALVADOR SANCHEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NO. 16 CH 77 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, SALVADOR SANCHEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Ten (10) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Cross Creek, being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 26, Township 24 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded May 23, 2001 as Document No. 0105430 on Plat File D, Page 37 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on October 13, 2016, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holder of record is Salvador Sanchez. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Ten (10) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Cross Creek, being a Subdivision of part of the Northwest Quarter (¼) of Section 26, Township 24 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded May 23, 2001 as Document No. 0105430 on Plat File D, Page 37 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Mt. Morris, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. 5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 630 Cranbrook Lane, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Salvador Sanchez B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: January 22, 2016 D. Date of Recording: January 25, 2016 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201600368 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before November 30, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2016

100 West Washington St., Oregon IL. 106 South First St., Oregon IL. Chana Fire Station, Chana IL. We are now taking bids for snow removal for the upcoming season: • Snow is to be removed after a snow fall of 2 (two) inches or more. • Snow to be removed as soon as possible from all parking areas; sidewalks to be shoveled by hand; snow cleared around overhead doors, service entry doors, and walk-in doors. • Mechanical equipment attached to truck not to be used on sidewalks. Copy of your current liability insurance coverage needs to be provided.

Bids must be in before November 16th, 2016 Bids are to be sent to: Oregon Fire Protection District 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids will be opened on November 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP2 Plaintiff, vs. Lisa M. Swift; Kevin A. Swift; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2015 CH 125 215 Transit Street, Creston, IL 60174 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 12, 2016, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office will on November 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the offices of Ogle County Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: The following described real estate, situated in Ogle County, Illinois, legally described as follows: Lot Three (3) in Block Twenty-nine (29) in the Original Town of Dement (now called the Village of Creston), according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book D of Plats, Page 5, as Document No. 16695 in Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 215 Transit Street, Creston, IL 60174 Parcel Number(s): 25-23-256-006 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-034623. Shanna L. Bacher MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6302793 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I706000 Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITOGLE COUNTY, IILLINOIS 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff v. PROSPER J. RUBINO; Defendant(s) Case No. 2010 CH 53 Property Address: 410 West Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on October 6, 2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 2, 2016, commencing at 10:00 AM, at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to see to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PART OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK THREE (3) IN BARBER'S SECOND ADDITION IN THE CITY OF POLO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEROF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 89 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BARBER BROTHERS & CO. RESURVEY OF BLOCK 3 OF BARBER'S SECOND ADDITON TO THE CITY OF POLO; THENCE NORHTERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID RESURVEY, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF THOMAS STREET, 195.0 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINEOF SAID BLOCK 3, 150.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE OF THOMAS STREET, 195.0 FEET TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF BLOCK 3; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE, 150.0 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 410 West Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-16-131-003 Terms of sale: CASH 10% down at the time of the sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Christian County. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in as is condition. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF the sale is not confirmed of any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the selling officer. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at QUINTAIROS PRIETO WOOD & BOYER, P.A., 233 S. Wacker Drive, 70th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 566-0040.This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer 233 S. Wacker Drive, 70th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: (312) 566-0040 Fax: (312) 566-0041-0041 Nov. 10, 17, 24, 2016

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AUCTIONS

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OREGON GARAGE SALES 624 Tues. Nov. 8 thru Sat. Nov. 12 9:00am-6:00pm 401 N. 4th St. Everything going! Call 815-622-4880 for information

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

LEGAL NOTICES

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Nascar Collectibles Dale SR +JR Coats Cars, Elliott, Martin & Kenseth Coats, Etc. 284-3530

APPLIANCES

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

FURNITURE

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Beautyrest kingsized mattress and boxspring. 1 year old. $900 OBO. 815-973-1654

NEW TODAY Ethan Allen Brady top grain leather sofa, 7' long, honey color. Great cond. $600. 815849-5229. Recliner Couch, dk. brown leather, like new, clean, 815-622$500 3004

LAWN & GARDEN

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5x8, like new, utilmesh ity trailer, bottom, loading ramp, steel sides, jack incl., $600 815-440-0172

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LEGAL NOTICES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff,

vs.

BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C. DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NO. 16 CH 76 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C. DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twentyseven (27), Township Twenty-Four (24) North, Range Nine 99) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East, parallel with the first described course, 201.1 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on October 6, 2016, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holder of record are Bruce E Denton and Kellyn C. Denton. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twentyseven (27), Township Twenty-Four (24) North, Range Nine 99) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East, parallel with the first described course, 201.1 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. 5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 4 S. Hannah Avenue, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Bruce E. Denton and Kellyn C. Denton B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: September 15, 2008 D. Date of Recording: September 16, 2008 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #200800808670 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before November 30, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTION (15 USC 1692A) Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST. Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY C. BOOTHE, THERESA L. BOOTHE AKA THERESA LYNN BOOTHE, NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, INC. Defendant 15 CH 47 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on December 12, 2016, 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: PART OF BLOCK 3 IN CUTT'S ADDITION IN THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS, PAGE 85, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 142 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK, THENCE SOUTH 132 FEET, THENCE EAST 54 FEET, THENCE NORTH 132 FEET THENCE WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 54 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 405 EAST MASON STREET, Polo, IL 61064 Property Index No. 14-16-231-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $142,860.06. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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, 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)(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 OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15040073. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@falillinois.com Attorney File No. F15040073 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 15 CH 47 TJSC#: 36-11317 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. Nov, 3, 10, 17, 2016

BEWARE OF INTERNET PUPPY SCAMS!

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HEALTH / MEDICAL

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EMPLOYMENT

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Whiteside County Health Department/Community Health Clinic has an opening for a full time Chief Financial Officer. Excellent benefits. Master's in Business or comparable degree required, experience in medical field preferred. Send resumes to Beth Florini, CEO, 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by November 28th www.white sidehealth.org E.O.E.

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EMPLOYMENT

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

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EDUCATION

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NATHAN D. MATTISON, Independent Executor For the Estate of George L. Remour,. Deceased.

HELP WANTED

08182016

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Geroge L Remour. Letters of office were issued on October 21, 2016 to Nathan D. Mattison, 506 S. 10th Street, Oregon, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk if Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim field with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 25th day of October, 2016

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 16-P-82 GEORGE L. REMOUR, Deceased.

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POULTRY / SUPPLIES

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Wednesday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M.

Sale to be held at: Mills & Petrie Library Building

704 North 1st Street Ashton, IL 61106

80.409 Acres

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Section 5 of LaFayette Twp Selling as 2 Parcels Parcel #1 30.06 Acres Parcel #2 50.349 Acres

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For complete listing of sale bill, maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owners, For Information Contact: Marilyn Schwartz & Lenny Bryson â€“ Auctioneer Stan Black 900 South Division Ave Attorney, Polo, IL 61064 Tom Suits Ph) 815-946-4120

K N O X C O U N T Y, I L THURS., DECEMBER 1ST @ 6:00 P.M. Auction to be held at the American Legion, 45 Wallace St., Galva, IL

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BOATS/MOTORS

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TRAILERS/RVS

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Large Real Estate Auction Geh Day Farms â€“ 17930B Scenic Bluff Road - Mt. Carroll IL

Owner: Schurecht Holdings LLC 476.43 Acres +/- To be sold in 6 parcels Saturday December 10, 2016 @ 11:00 AM

AUCTION LOCATION: Henry's Double K Restaurant: 834 S. Jackson Street â€“ Mount Carroll, IL 61053 NOTE: This is an outstanding working cow/calf operation â€“ buildings, fencing, pastures are all in good condition. They took great pride in this farm; creating a successful operation and it shows. If you are looking for a small parcel of land or a complete operation, here is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of. The sellers are highly motivated and wanting to retire. If you are an investor, farmer, or sport/hunting enthusiast this is an auction that you will want to attend! Open House: Sat. November 5, 2016: 10AM â€“ 1PM & Sat. November 26, 2016: 10AM â€“ 1PM For more information or private showing please contact: Jim Sullivan Realty: 815-947-9040

This property consists of a beautiful 2300 Sq.

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Parcel 1: 40 Acres +/Parcel 4: 142 Acres +/-

Parcel 2: 60 Acres +/Parcel 5: 46 Acres +/-

Parcel 3: 185 Acres +/- W/ Home & Buildings Parcel 6: 476.43 Acres â€“ Combination of Parcels

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 10% of the purchase price to be paid down the day of auction. With the balance of the purchase price due and payable on or before January 25, 2017. Possession will be given on the day of formal closing. Seller will cooperate w/ 1031 exchange. Seller will pay 2016 taxes owed in 2017. New buyer will pay the 2017 taxes. Surveys will be supplied day of auction â€“ provided by Lyle Eaton Survey Company, Mt. Carroll, IL. Property will be sold in AS-IS condition without any contingencies

Powers Auction Service 2445 E. Hwy 11 â€“ So. Wayne, WI 53587 608-439-5761 or 608-214-3765

Jim Sullivan Realty 11875 Hwy 20 E. - Stockton, IL 61085 815-947-9040 or 815-266-8302

Sometimes it really is as simple as black & white.

Astrograph Make positive changes in your personal life.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make your home base your comfort zone. Express your feelings and share your long-term goals with the person or people you care about most. Creative solutions will help eliminate uncertainty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Mull over all the facts and consider the changes that make the most sense. Clearing emotional debris will encourage you to move forward without hesitation or despair. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you earn your living should be based on what you enjoy doing. Donâ€™t fall short just because you are afraid to make your dreams come true. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Donâ€™t give in to emotional manipulation or let anger lead to unfortunate mistakes. If you go high when others go low, you will find the strength and courage to move forward.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be creative when handling legal, contractual or money matters. A health issue due to stress will arise if you arenâ€™t willing to do what needs to be done. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The personal changes you make will heighten your reputation and bring you the attention required to help you advance. Donâ€™t let a bully or outside pressure stand in your way. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you share your feelings, you will come up with solutions to any dilemma you face. Partnerships look promising and will encourage you to expand your interests and try new things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Get involved in projects, activities or pursuits that are physically engaging. Strenuous activity will help you feel better and could lead to further success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get ahead if you network or discuss your options with a headhunter or someone youâ€™ve enjoyed working with in the past. Learn as you go in order to get ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Get involved in projects you believe in. The people you meet and the contribution you make will help you make decisions that will change your life. Romance is on the rise. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Donâ€™t give in to someone trying to control your affairs. An emotional outburst will be hard to avoid. Make your motives and decisions crystal clear. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Good fortune is heading in your direction if you are willing to make the appropriate changes to your lifestyle and relationships. Stand tall and be firm.

ÂŠ2016 UFS

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