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IDOT decision on street closure several weeks off City council, county board voted last week to close portion of street By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The transfer of a block of an Oregon street from the city to the county will not become final for at least several weeks. Both the Ogle County Board and the Oregon City Council approved an intergovernmental agency agreement on Dec. 21 that transfers jurisdiction over the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon from the city to the county, which means the county board can move forward with its plans to close the block and connect a proposed new jail to the existing judicial center across the street. However, the transfer won’t be official until the Illinois Department of Transportation gives it the nod. Ogle County Engineer Jeremy Ciesel said it will be several weeks — after they receive the paperwork — until IDOT officials make their decision. “They told me it would be at least three weeks, and they said it could be longer,” Ciesel said Tuesday. Optimistically, that puts the decision into February. Preliminary plans call for the breaking ground for the new 180-bed jail, with an estimated price tag of $28 million, in the fall of 2018. Ciesel said according to state statutes, IDOT must approve all jurisdictional transfers of streets.
This artist rendering shows the proposed jail on South Sixth Street in Oregon. This view is from Washington Street looking south. Photo supplied
With the intergovernmental agency agreement now approved by both parties, the next step, he said, is for the city council to pass an ordinance and the county board to adopt a resolution approving the transfer. Those approvals, along with other documents, must then be sent to IDOT. The city council could vote as early as Tuesday, Jan. 9, and the county board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
As part of the intergovernmental agreement, the county will pay for street improvements near the courthouse, judicial center, and new jail, including repaving Jefferson Street from Fourth to Sixth Street, Fifth Street from Washington to Jefferson, and Sixth Street south to Madison, and replacing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in those blocks. County board chairman Kim Gouker, of Byron, said the Turn to A2
Woman is hurt in accident with Ogle squad car A Rochelle woman was injured on Christmas day when the car she was driving collided with an Ogle County Sheriff’s Department squad car. The Illinois State Police investigated the crash which
occurred at 3:29 p.m. at the intersection of Ill. 251 and Flagg Road in Rochelle. State police said the squad car driven by Deputy Nic Anaya, 37, of Rochelle, was traveling southbound on Ill. 251 approaching Flagg
Road with emergency lights and siren activated, just as a car driven by Jennifer A. Petersen, 39, of Rochelle, was traveling westbound on Flagg Road approaching Ill. 251. The vehicles collided in
the intersection. Petersen was transported by Rochelle Fire Department ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Anaya refused medical
treatment at the scene. Sheriff Brian VanVickle said Anaya was responding to a call when the crash occurred, and other vehicles in the vicinity had yielded to his siren and lights. The squad car was totaled.
The crash remains under investigation. ISP was assisted on the scene by the Rochelle Police Department, Rochelle Fire Department, and Ogle County Sheriff’s Department.
New center greets visitors at Grasslands Panels showcase the prairie and its inhabitants By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Visitors can better explore and understand the range of habitats at The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands, thanks to a brand new Visitors Center. A short walk up a gentle hill takes visitors to the new pavilion, at 2075 S. Lowden Rd., which features exhibits that tell the story of the Grasslands and its recently acquired bison herd. “People will be able to come and get a great sense of the prairie and maybe get a look at the bison and other wildlife,” said Restoration Ecologist Cody Considine. Started almost three decades ago, with less than 300 acres of partially overgrazed pastures, the Nachusa Grasslands has grown to more than 3,000 acres of native prairie plants and wildlife.
Located on Lowden Road on the Ogle-Lee County line, the grasslands has been restored as a native prairie largely through the efforts of volunteers who remove nonnative plants and gather and sow the seeds of desirable wildflowers, bushes, and grasses. Owned by The Nature Conservancy, the grasslands is the home of more than 700 native prairie plant species as well as many important birds, insects, and reptiles. The Nature Conservancy has gradually recreated a vision of 1800 when Illinois was a mosaic of prairie, savanna and wetlands. Bison were added as the completing component in 2014, and the herd has expanded with new calves born each year since then. “It’s been incredibly successful, and we’ve been astonished at the local support,” Considine said. The Visitors Center is especially suited to school groups who will now be able to take self-guided tours of the Grasslands, he said. The pavilion features interpretive panels on all aspects of the prairie. Turn to B3
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IDOT still has to approve street closure From A1 county will also pay to reroute sewer and water mains affected by the street closure. The total cost for those projects is estimated at $600,000. The county also agreed to keep the driveway open for public access from Sixth Street into the shopping center at 511 Washington St. Gouker said the city and county engineers and attorneys worked together on forging the agreement. The county purchased the east half of South Sixth Street, where the new jail will be located, more than a decade ago from the owners of five homes on the property and then razed the houses. Gouker, Sheriff Brian VanVickle, and other county officials presented the plan for the new jail to Ogle County residents earlier this year at seven meetings held in various communities. They also mailed flyers outlining the plan to county
residents. They met fierce opposition from some Oregon residents, many of whom were against closing the block and others who wanted the jail located somewhere else. VanVickle said Tuesday that he is pleased the city and county reached an agreement. “The current jail is getting expensive to operate,” he said. “I’m glad to be able to move forward with a facility that will better serve our needs.” The county board approved a contract Nov. 21 with Chicago architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. for the architectural and engineering design of a 70,000 square-foot jail facility with a connecting link from the new facility to the existing county judicial center. VanVickle said one planning meeting has already been held with the architects and another is scheduled for next week.
Potato bars begin Jan. 7 at Disciples
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The Driven Disciples Relay For Life team will host four potato bars to raise Mt. Morris firefighters put money for the American on their dress uniforms Cancer Society. last week to deliver toys to The potato bars are set 125 needy youngsters in for Sunday, Jan. 7, Sunday, the Mt. Morris Fire District. Feb. 4, Sunday, March 4, Above, Capt. Ryan and Sunday April 8 from Fletcher, left, Firefighter 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Ben Taylor, center, and Firefighter Hunter Blevins load up bags of presents. At left, Lt. Nick Hoffman and Chaplain Josh Ehrler get ready to go. Photos courtesy of the Mt. Morris Fire Department
the Fellowship Hall at Disciples United Methodist at the corner of Hitt (Ill. 64) and Maple Streets in Mt. Morris. The menu includes a baked potato with many assorted toppings, a slice of pie and beverage all for a freewill donation.
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The Mt. Morris Times is produced every week by: General Manager: Earleen Hinton Editor: Vinde Wells
Other newspapers serving Mt. Morris have been the Mt. Morris Index, founded in 1899 by Harry and Harvey Kable, and the Mt. Morris News, which began publication in the late 1800’s.
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Arctic Blast Frigid winter temperatures arrived after the Ogle County area received a couple of inches of snow on Dec. 24. Temperatures plummeted on Christmas night accompanied by stiff breezes bringing wind chills to well below zero by Monday morning. Photos by Earleen Hinton
Mt. Morris Public Library News Special Story Time Wednesday, Dec. 27 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will have crafts and games set out for the kids – elementary students are welcome to come and play with the Keva Blocks, Marble Run, Staxis and Legos. We will have crafts for all ages as well. Save the Date Tuesday, Jan. 23 We will have a special speaker from the Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Steve Koek will present his story as a second generation survivor of the Holocaust. Please save this date and plan to attend this wonderful program in honor of Holocaust
Library Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Remembrance Day. Holiday Closure We will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax 815-734-6035 Youngsters take part in activities at Story Time at the Mt. Morris Public Library. Photos supplied www.mtmorris-il.org
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Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak Right on cue, the snow is gently falling for a beautiful white Christmas. Only God could create this lovely landscape. God’s love and care are all around us. For all the ways He blesses us, we are truly thankful. This morning in church, we were greeted by Robert Toms. Jim and Nancy Hopkins lit the fourth candle of Advent. This is the Sunday of Love. Jean Cunningham and Deb Ohlwine prepared a special prelude, “Our Christmas Prayer for You.” In the evening, our church gathered for the our annual Christmas Eve Program. The evening started with
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the lighting of the Advent candles, including the Christ candle. Reverend Charlotte Hoppe led the candle lighting with some help from Cameron Jones. The program continued with the song, “As Lately We Watched,” from our Sunday School Choir, Voices of Praise. Martha Johannsen read an angel poem before our church presented the play, “Christmas Eve at Angel School.” This year, I joined the group participating in the play, along with Charlotte Hoppe, Larry and Judy Riffle, Judy Nettz, Jim and Nancy Hopkins, Sheryl Hopkins, Martha Johannsen, and Deb Ohlwine. After the program, everyone went downstairs for Christmas cookies and fellowship. Christmas Eve brought many visitors to Pine Creek including, Jim and Nancy
Jan. 5 is National Bird Day, so we will be making some bird feeders on Thursday, Jan. 4. RSVP to 815-734-6335 to sign up to make bird feeders with us. The cost is $5, and you will leave with a couple different kinds of feeders. Then celebrate national bird day by feeding the birds.
Each month we will carpool to a different restaurant to enjoy lunch and each other’s company. We will meet at the Senior Center at 10:30 am and return after lunch. RSVP to 815-734-6335 so we can make sure to have enough drivers.
Lunch Bunch Join the Mt. Morris Senior Center for our Lunch Bunch at Somkit in Dixon on Friday, Jan. 5.
Chair Massages Free Chair Massages at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on Monday, Jan. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be provided by Alpine Chiropractic.
Hopkins’ children from Arizona, Amy Hopkins and Edie Klein, her husband, Dave, and their daughter, Hannah. Tom and Jane Hamilton and their daughter, Peggy Hamilton, joined us for the evening. On Friday evening, Stephanie and her friend, Joao Vieira, made the trip down from Minneapolis to spend the Christmas holiday with Clint and me. On Saturday evening, Clint, Stephanie, Joao, and I went to celebrate with my brother, Ben Bittinger, and his family. Ben, his wife, Jo, and their sons, Hayden and Garrett, and our family had a wonderful dinner together. After dinner, our tradition of game night continued as we played several board games, sharing lots of laughter. We missed having my son, Matt, and his wife, Ema, with us.
Late on Friday night, Clint had the chance to ride along with a group of his friends to pick up their buddy from the airport in Chicago. The flight got in at very early in the morning which would make any parent nervous. Early Saturday morning, the call came from Clint that their car had been in an accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Even with all our best efforts to keep our children safe, we can’t protect them from everything. Our children will want to continue to use their new independence and go on new adventures. Knowing that God goes with them helps to bring peace to a nervous parent. I will admit that I woke several times throughout the night waiting for Clint’s return, but I did sleep some. God’s peace will help us rest as we go through rough times and when we watch
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RSVP to 815-734-6335 to get your slot. Shower Bomb Have you ever heard of a shower bomb? They work just like bath bombs except you can use them in the shower. Bring a muffin tin and make shower bombs at the Mt. Morris Senior Center on Monday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. The cost is only $5 and your shower experience will never be the same. We will use essential oils so that you will be able to
our children face their own struggles. While His peace won’t take away the possibility of a car accident, His peace will help see you through it. Throughout the Advent season, we have focused on the Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love that have been given to us through the gift of Jesus. Now, that the Advent season turns to Christmas,
Euchre On Tuesday, Jan. 9 we will start Euchre at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. We will begin teaching this fun card game at 12:30 p.m., and we hope to have a lot of fun together. It is not necessary, but if you would like to bring a snack to share, please do.
we can take those gifts with us to use throughout our coming days. I hope to see you next week in our church. We will have a special performance by Audience of One. They are providing a musical program for our worship service. Everyone is welcome as we bring this year to an end. May God bless each of you in the New Year!
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HYGGE HYGGE on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. What is Hygge?
It is an opportunity for fellowship and relaxation that originated in the country of Denmark. We plan to have this activity on the first Wednesday of each month. In January we will be making stress balls, enjoying Danish pancakes, and doing other relaxing activities like coloring and playing cards. All ages are welcome for this brand new activity happening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 3.
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The Mt. Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, has several upcoming events and activities. All ages are welcome; participants do not have to be members of the senior center. The senior center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 in celebration of New Year’s Day.
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Seven seniors are State Scholars at Stillman Valley HS Stillman Valley High School Principal Leslie Showers recently announced that seven students from the graduating class of 2018 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission bestows this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, nearly 19,300 honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievements Seven Stillman Valley High School seniors were recently named Illinois State Scholars. Pictured left to right are: since the designation was Katherine Winter, Samuel Winter, Blake Shearer, Mathieu Morrison, Andrew Wilhite, Annalisa Broski, and Brooklynn first introduced in 1958.  Schelling. Photo supplied Illinois State Scholars rep-
College News Alexandrea Sterenberg Alexandrea Sterenberg, of Polo, has been named to the fall dean’s list at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. The requirements for the dean’s list are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no D, F, or Incomplete grades for the semester. Sterenberg is a junior, majoring in psychology. Kishwaukee College Several area students are candidates for graduation after the fall semester at Kishwaukee College, Malta. Those graduating include Alondra Villa, of Davis Junction, certificate in Basic Nurse Assisting; Allyson M. Bartling, of Mt. Morris, associate of science degree; Dezeray A. Wolfe, of Mt. Morris, certificate in Basic Nurse Assisting; and
Danielle M. Schabacker, of Stillman Valley, associate of applied science degree in Registered Nursing. Devan Messer Devan Messer, of Stillman Valley graduated at the conclusion of the fall semester at Mt. Mary University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Messer earned a master of science degree in Occupational TherapyProfessional Entry. Bradley University Several area students were named to the fall dean’s list at Bradley University, Peoria. Earning academic honors were Kristin R. Drew, of Mt. Morris, and Naeva E. Groenewold and Kaleb Reining, both of Forreston. To be eligible for the dean’s list a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on
a 4.0 scale. HCC Several area students were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Highland Community College, Freeport. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale, are included on the dean’s list. Highest Honors are awarded to students with a perfect 4.0 GPA. High Honors distinction is given to students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA, and Honors students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49. Those earning Highest Honors include Emma F. Hildreth, of Byron; Kylie J. Cruze, Courtney L. Wolf, and Michael J. Wubbena, all of Forreston; Zoe L. Siegmeier, of German Valley; and
Kaleigh E. Powell and Rebecca R. Watzka, both of Polo. Those earning High Honors include Keileigh S. Kloepping, of Baileyville; Tanner L. Atchison, Carter R. Bukoski, and Jacob E. Lutz, all of Byron; Casey J. Amos, Jordan N. Green, and Christian M. Pacheco, all of Forreston; Amanda G. Anderson, of German Valley; Kyle M. Hemmersbach, of Leaf River; Tyler J. Black and Ronald D. Ingersoll, both of Mt. Morris; and Michelle L. Johnson, of Stillman Valley. Those earning Honors include Sarah E. Rummel and Matthew R. Wiederkehr, both of Baileyville; Michael J. Heizler, Austin J. Howald, and Natasha H. Hughes, all of Forreston; Katie S. Hilton and Tassie L. Krigbaum, both of German Valley; Joseph N. Fiorello, of Leaf River; and BreAunna S. PedersonPennington, of Mt. Morris.
resent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. The following Stillman Valley High School students were named Illinois State Scholars: Annalisa Broski, Mathieu Morrison, Brooklynn Schelling, Blake Shearer, Andrew Wilhite, Katherine Winter, and Samuel Winter.Â
SVCC to host ag breakfast and workshop Jan. 18 The Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College, in partnership with Lee County Farm Bureau, is hosting a breakfast and ag workshop on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria and Mathis Theatre respectively. Guest speakers, Dan Hawkins, Scott Stoller,
and Dr. Ryan Anderson will discuss estate and succession planning, grain marketing, and bringing the next generation home – A Family Conversation. For more information, visit svcc.edu/sbdc. Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 12. Register at sbdc@svcc.edu or call 815835-6244.
Birth Ava Lynn Roberts Scott and Ellie Roberts, of Polo, are the parents of a daughter born at 5:18 pm on Nov. 10, 2017 at KSB Hospital in Dixon.  Ava Lynn Roberts weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces at birth
and was 20 inches in length.  Maternal grandparents are Ed and Donna Dyer, of Polo. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Joy Roberts, of Polo.  Maternal greatgrandmother is Arvilla Siddens, of Sterling.Â
Rock River Center Activities (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Holiday Hours Rock River Center will close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The Rock River Center wishes you a safe and happy holiday. Tax Man Will Be Back Starting Feb. 6 and 7, the tax man will be at Rock River Center every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 – 2:30 p.m. by appointment only.
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Appointments are now being taken by calling 815732-3252. At the time of making the appointment you will be given instructions on requirements of documentation. Again, it is very important that you are on time for your appointment so the preparers remain on schedule. For your appointment, please call 815-732-3252. ITAC Program Rock River Center will team with LCCOA to present the ITAC Program. Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Rock River Center for this program. If you think you may be interested in testing the phones, please bring your
full phone bill and license/ID (proof of residence). There is NO income or age requirement. Only requirements are as follows: • Legal resident of Illinois • Standard phone service in residence and/or cell phone service • Prepaid cell phone users need an active phone to qualify • Can no longer hear well on the phone Testing begins immediately after presentation. You may qualify for a free phone. Appointments are appreciated and will be taken first. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to schedule.
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Any questions on this program please call Samantha from Lee County Council on Aging at 1-815288-9236 (Lee County Council on Aging and ITAC are not for profit agencies.) Denny Jacobs Returns We are excited to have Denny Jacobs back on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. for a performance at the Rock River Center. Denny is a regular on the “Pride of Oregon� Paddleboat, as well as other local facilities. You will enjoy a wide variety of guitar music and vocals during his program. Reservations are now required. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. News from the CTC The Computer Technology Center at Rock River Center is free and open to the public, and available to you weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The following computer class, facilitated by Rock
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 28—No Bible Class Sunday, Dec. 31—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; No Education Hour Monday, Jan. 1—New Year’s Day, Office Closed Thursday, Jan. 4—10 a.m. Bible Class; 6-8 p.m. Youth Skate at White Pines Rink OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services
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Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. 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.
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Early Deadline for Church News The deadline for church news for the Jan. 4 papers will be 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28. The normal deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at our office at 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@ oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903. 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 Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom FIRST UNITED Church Office METHODIST CHURCH Phone: 815-732-6313 402 First Ave., Forreston 9 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Poust 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 815-938-2380 Women & Men’s Bible Thursday, Dec. 28—8 a.m. Study, Kids Club AA Meeting www.ebenezerreformed.com Sunday, Dec. 31—9 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday EMMANUEL School EVANGELICAL Wednesday, Jan. 3—12 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Friendship Club 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) FLORENCE UNITED Pastor Andrew Kayes METHODIST CHURCH Office: 815-732-2424 2649 W. Florence Rd., Worship Service 9 a.m. Freeport Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Worship Service 9 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE January, March, May, July, CHURCH September, November OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. VAN BROCKLIN UNITED Mt. Morris METHODIST CHURCH Senior Pastor 2649 W. Florence Rd., Bruce McKanna Freeport 815-734-4942 Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Saturday, Dec. 30—7 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group February, April, June, August, Sunday, Dec. 31—10 a.m. October, December Worship Service Log onto our website at FORRESTON GROVE http://www.efcmm.org to check CHURCH out our latest opportunities and 7246 N. Freeport Rd., updates Forreston Presbyterian Church in FAITH DISCOVERY America CHURCH Pastor Drew Jones 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 815-938-3605 Jeremy Heller, Pastor www.forrestongrovechurch. 815-946-3588 com 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. We are an independent non- Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir denominational Christian church. FORRESTON REFORMED Visitors are always welcome. CHURCH 501 Third Ave. FAITH EVANGELICAL Pastor Lyle Zumdahl LUTHERAN CHURCH 815-938-2424 402 Second Ave., Forreston lylezumdahl@gmail.com Pastor Scott Ralston 9:30 a.m. Worship Church 815-938-3203 10:45 a.m. Sunday School “A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” FREEDOM LUTHERAN 9 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH, ELCA 10 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Kathy Burkheimer Thursday, Dec. 28—6:30 p.m. 815-222-7270 Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship Sunday, Dec. 31—9 a.m. at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith FAITH UNITED Together-Christian education METHODIST CHURCH for all ages following worship Mission Statement: Loving, service Growing & Serving in Faith Welcome Center is at Handicapped Accessible 111 S. 4th St., Oregon 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron GRACE VALLEY 815-946-3212 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Website: faithumcpolo CHURCH 9 a.m. Sunday School 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship German Valley 11 a.m. Fellowship Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School for All Ages 505 Hill St., Oregon 9 a.m. www.fbcoregon.org Worship Service 10 a.m. 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran GERMAN VALLEY “A Christ-centered, BibleUNITED METHODIST believing, family-oriented CHURCH ministry.” Church and Main Streets
Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Dec. 31—10 a.m.; Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, Dec. 29—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 30—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, Dec. 31—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 1—New Year’s Day- Office Closed Tuesday, Jan. 2—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting; 9 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry
Wednesday, Jan. 3—78:30 p.m. Circle M 4-H Club Meeting; 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics
related to the particular needs ST. JAMES LUTHERAN and interests of each group. CHURCH A Christmas Eve West Grove Road at Communion Service will Columbine Rd. be held at 5:00 p.m. All are Rev. Lucy Wynard welcome. Sunday, Dec. 31—9:15 a.m. The Wednesday night Youth Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Group meets at 6 p.m. at Congregational Bible Study; East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN group meets Wednesday at the CHURCH church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for 201 N. Division Ave., Polo weigh-in, followed by their Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday December’s Bible Book of Sunday School for Adults & the Month is Luke. Children 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. OREGON UNITED Worship Service 10:30 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon ST. MARY CHURCH Pastor Thomas E. Kim 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon 815-732-2994 Father Joseph P. Naill oregonumc@outlook.com Office Phone 815-732-7383 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Office FAX 815-732-4742 Followed by Fellowship and Mass Schedule All-Age Sunday School Saturday 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30—4 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Sunday, Dec. 31—9 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Worship-Renewal of Covenant Reconciliation & Communion; 10:15 a.m. Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. Fellowship & Sunday School St. Mary Prayer Network Monday, Jan. 1—Office Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Closed Tuesday, Jan. 2—7 p.m. Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 3—6:30 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 CHURCH a.m. Communion in Chapel; 10 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo a.m. Naomi-Ruth Circle; 5:30 Father Joseph P. Naill p.m. Wednesday Night Live; 7 815-946-2535 p.m. Choir Practice; 7:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Church Council; Super Subs 10:30 a.m. Sales Start Reconciliation Thursday, Jan. 4—7 p.m. First Sunday of each month Mission Committee Meeting, after mass Habitat for Humanity Meeting Religious Education Saturday, Jan. 6—4 p.m. Youth Program Agape Team Practice; 5:30 p.m. 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Agape Praise Team Worship Adult Bible Study Sunday, Jan. 7—9 a.m. 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Worship-Epiphany & Renewal of Baptism; 10:15 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Fellowship & Sunday School CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN 815-732-2367 CHURCH Sunday Activities: 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Worship Services Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 8:30 & 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. POLO CHURCH OF THE Wednesday Bible Study 10 BRETHREN a.m. Congress Ave. & Webster St. Other Activities Include: (The church is handicapped Men’s & Women’s Groups, accessible) Confirmation Class, High Pastor Leslie Lake School Youth Group, Grieving PoloCob@risebroadband.net Ministry, Outreach Ministry 9:30 a.m. Family Worship with Rockford Rescue Mission 11 a.m. Sunday School & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir PRAIRIE DELL For More Information Call PRESBYTERIAN the Church Office CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., ST. WENDELIN Shannon CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 815-864-2448 Rev. Michael Bolger 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 815-864-2548 10 a.m. Worship Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., REVIVE COMMUNITY Sunday 7:30 a.m. CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris SAUK VALLEY Email: pastor@revivemtm. SEVENTH-DAY com ADVENTIST CHURCH Southern Baptist 416 Prospect St., Dixon Saturday Night Service John Lewis, Pastor 5:30 p.m. 815-677-9199 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN 11 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH Luncheon after services, 609 S. 10th St., Oregon weekly Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 TRINITY EVANGELICAL Worship Service 10:45 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Mt. Morris CHURCH Pastor Josh Ehrler 1000 Ill. 64 West 815-734-6354 Oregon Email: trinitymm@frontier. Pastor Barbara Seward com 815-732-7211 Website: www.trinitymm.net www.saintbrides.org Saturday Worship 5:30 p.m. Email:saint.bride.church@ Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. gmail.com Services WEST BRANCH Sunday-Holy Communion-8 CHURCH OF THE and 10 a.m. BRETHREN Classes 4014 West Branch Road Children’s Sunday School & Southeast of Forreston Adult Bible Study Available Pastor Richard Bright St. Bride’s follows traditional 815-734-4411 Anglican-Episcopal church Sunday School—9:30 a.m. practices; is biblically based Worship—10:35 a.m. and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.
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First Fridays moves to Moose Lodge While the popular First Fridays Open Stage Music Show has made frequent guest appearances in recent years at the Mt. Morris Moose Club, Jan. 5 marks the beginning of its new home at the Moose Club on – what else – the First Friday of each month. Musicians will draw for time slots at 6:30 p.m. and performances will begin at 7 p.m. and continue until all musicians, even late arrivals, have had their turn on stage. A jam session will follow until it is time for the traditional closing with “Will
the Circle Be Unbroken.” The musical styles vary widely including country, bluegrass, folk, blues, light rock, and eclectic blending of multiple genres. The musicians will be supported by a professional sound system engineered by Kent Enders. Music fans are encouraged to arrive hungry and thirsty as the Mt. Morris Moose Club is highly regarded for its food and beverage service. Be sure to mark Jan. 5 on the calendar to be part of a new chapter in the 18-year Meridian elementary students recently Skyped with Russell Kahn, the editor-in-chief of News-O-Matic, as part of a new reading program. Pictured left to right are: Gavin Evenson, Audrey Payne, Zaiah Reed, Ayden Alderks, Claire history of First Fridays.
Phillips, Emma Champlain, Ivy Punsalan, Carter Rains, Leroy Mulrooney, Tucker Winn, Jason Losoya, Colin Metcalf, and Evan Jones. Photo supplied
Students try new reading program The Meridian School District introduced a new reading program at Highland Elementary School and Monroe Center School this fall. The new program, called, myON, is a computer-based reading program that all students have access to at school and at home. The program is tailored to individual student interests and reading levels. Thirteen students had
the opportunity to serve as trainers. Students helped Deanna Simpson, elementary English and language arts instructional coach, train the teaching assistants in both buildings. Students spent time with the teaching assistants and really shined as they showed them how to navigate myON. According to second grader Ivy Punsalan, “The coolest thing about helping
the teaching assistants was teaching them about myON News.” Students were invited to participate in a Skype session with Russell Kahn, the editor-in-chief of NewsO-Matic. Students had a question and answer session with him, and then students had a pizza lunch with Simpson, Kim Walsh, myON representative, Highland Principal Joe Mullikin, and
Monroe Center Principal Sarah Hogan. “The best thing about having lunch today was getting to meet Mr. Kahn in person and being able to ask him questions,” said fourth grader Zaiah Reed. “This opportunity gives new purpose to reading. This is why we do what we do - to provide opportunities for kids that they would normally never have,” Simpson said.
Sinnissippi distributes holiday food baskets Throughout the 18 year history of First Fridays horseman, country music songs-smith, and all-around good guy Jim Wolber has been a fan favorite of First Fridays Open Stage Music Shows. Photo supplied
Sec. of State facilities close All Illinois Secretary of State offices and Driver Services facilities normally open Monday through Friday will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, while facilities open Tuesday
through Saturday will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 30 in observance of New Year’s Day. All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Forty-six families served by annual food drive Each December the Sinnissippi Foundation conducts its Holiday Food Basket Project. Each box contains a selection of non-perishable food items, a ham, and a dessert and are distributed to Sinnissippi Centers’ client families who are registered by
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Sinnissippi Centers’ clinicians. This year 46 baskets were distributed Dec. 14 and 15 to families in Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties benefitting more than 80 individuals. The project is supported by donations to the Sinnissippi Foundation’s Holiday Food Basket Fund. Donations to support the Holiday Food Basket Project Sinnissippi Foundation board member Peter Shaw, of can be made online at http:// Dixon, helps pack Holiday Food Basket Project boxes sinnissippi.org/donateon Dec. 14. Photo supplied foundation/.
Experience 4-H! By Katelyn Ackland The Ogle County Clovers wish everyone a happy holiday season! They are busy spreading the Christmas cheer to one and all! They started at Oregon’s Christmas Candlelight Walk! In their game booth, they created two Christmasthemed games. They created a “Marshmallow Fling” in which people used plastic spoons to launch either jumbo marshmallows or tiny marshmallows into assorted presents and packages! The next game was a bow-toss in which children would try to toss bows into Christmas-decorated boxes. It was a blast! They enjoyed seeing all of the families and friends light up as they got into the
Christmas spirit. During their December meeting, the Ogle County Clovers will be collecting canned goods for the Rochelle food pantry, and they will be celebrating Christmas by holding their annual Christmas-cookie contest! They will be making cookies that are themed the “Best Decorated”, “Weirdest”, and “Most Chocolaty-est”. 4-Hers have begun this year’s fundraising event as well! They are selling several kinds of cookie dough and an assortment of garbage bags. The Ogle County Clovers are having an awesome time planning all of the exciting future events for this upcoming year. 4-H is a great way to get involved in the community, learn more, and make lifelong friends and memories. All
youth from ages 5 through 18 are encouraged and welcome to join in with all of the fun! The Ogle County Clovers meet at the Rochelle United Methodist Church on every second Thursday of the month, and would love for everyone to experience 4-H! You can call or text the Ogle County Clovers club leader, Becky Ackland, at 815-751-2483 if you have any questions or are interested in joining 4-H! 4-H is an informal youth education program conducted by University of Illinois Extension. U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H, contact the Ogle County Extension staff at 815-732-2191.
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2017 4-H Achievement Celebration Winners announced Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Nov. 12 at the Byron Middle School Theatre. Top county honors went to 4-H teens Katelyn Ackland, Rochelle, and Kayla Mingus, Oregon. Ackland and Mingus, both members of the Ogle County Clovers, were the recipients of the Co-op Watch Awards sponsored by Ogle County Farm Bureau and its affiliates. Watches are awarded each year to the two 4-H’ers with the most impressive records of long-term leadership and service at the club level and beyond. Johnathan Prose, Oregon, was the recipient of a $50 cash award sponsored by the Ogle County 4-H Foundation. The Foundation Award is presented annually to a single 4-H’er who has shown leadership skill, a willingness to help with 4-H activities, and has served as a positive example to younger members. Four youth were challenged to greater leadership and service as recipients of the “I Dare You” Leadership Award. New owners of William Danforth’s inspiring book, “I Dare You”, these youth were selected based on their previous leadership, citizenship, and project work.
Winners included: Katelyn Ackland, Ogle County Clovers, Lauren Carlson, ByY-Badgers, Grace Mongan, Carefree, Olivia Stranberg, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Fair Animal Exhibit Traveling Trophies are awarded each year to clubs that maintained the most impressive stall exhibits at the 4-H Fair. The second place trophy, sponsored by Oregon Rotary, went to Ogle Jolly 4-H Club. The first place trophy, sponsored by Pomona Grange, went Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club. Other special award winners included:
Reporter Casey DeVries, Summerhill Huskies Natalie Ketter, By-YBadgers
Outstanding Club President Collin Conderman, By-YBadgers Amanda Headon, Bits ‘N Reins
Electricity Achievement Award Emmett Peterson, Circle
Outstanding Club VicePresident Renee Gehrke By-YBadgers Outstanding Club Secretaries Alexandria Cassens, ByY-Badgers Abigail Wehler, Leaf River Soaring Eagles Outstanding Club Treasurers William Carlson, By-YBadgers Micah Wehler, Leaf River Soaring Eagles Outstanding Club
Outstanding Club Historians Natalie Carlson, By-YBadgers Megan Seebach, Bits ‘N Reins Bits ‘N Reins Traveling Horse Trophy Amanda Headon, Bits ‘N Reins Outstanding Club Junior Leader Grace Mongan, Carefree
M Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association Award Brenna Noon, Carefree A number of awards were distributed to community clubs throughout the county in recognition of outstanding community service, educational programming, and promotional efforts. Additionally, one club’s leader was recognized for their outstanding efforts to work together to effectively meet the needs of and coordinate the work of their club. Congratulations go to all of the following club winners: Top Educational Club
Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors are, left to right: Rebecca Hough, Abbie Ring, Anna Ring, and Grace Mongan. Photo supplied
Programming Efforts in Various Areas of Study First Place – Agriculture – Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club First Place – Mechanics & Technology – Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club First Place – Community Involvement & Global Understanding – Carefree 4-H Club First Place – Personal Development – Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club Fall Club Promotion Award First Place – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club Window Display Promotion Award First Place— Leaf River Soaring Eagles, Second
Place – Blackhawk Crossing, Third Place – Ogle County Clovers Ogle County 4-H Club-of-the-Year First Place – Leaf River Soaring Eagles, Second Place – Blackhawk Crossing, Third Place – By-Y-Badgers Alumni Award Megan Wolfe Top Leader Team Award By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club: Julie Carlson, Carmon Conderman 4-H Hall of Fame Recipient Sheryl Hopkins Fall Scarecrow
Promotion Award A brand new contest to invite new members to join 4-H and inform the community about 4-H this year was our scarecrow contest. Using a 4-H theme, scarecrows were judged on the message, selling 4-H, and use of the theme. First Place – Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club Participation: Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club, Kings and Queens, Circle M, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H is an informal youth education program of University of Illinois Extension. For more information or to get involved, call 815-7322191.
More than 200 new state laws go into effect on Jan. 1
Combatting Opioid Abuse Beginning Jan. 1, a new law will help deter the practice known as “doctorshopping” for prescription drugs, by requiring prescribers to check a patient’s prescription history before writing a
prescription. Often individuals abusing opioids and other drugs obtain prescriptions from multiple doctors to support their addiction. Senate Bill 772 requires prescribers to check with the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program, a database that records patients’ prescription histories, before prescribing opioids. Signed on Dec. 13, the new law will allow doctors to make more informed decisions about care for high-risk patients to ensure physicians aren’t overprescribing—and that the patient isn’t doctorshopping. Helping Veterans Several measures that take effect Jan. 1 seek to provide veterans with the tools they need to be successful when returning to civilian life. Senate Bill 1238 allows for the expansion of the number of veterans’ courts in the state, which are able to focus directly on the special needs of former and current
members of the Armed Services. In some instances, veterans who qualify and successfully comply with court orders are able to receive the treatment they need and have their charges dismissed. Senate Bill 866 requires the state’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs to give informational resources on service animals to veterans returning from deployment. The legislation was introduced in response to information gathered by the 2015 Veterans’ Suicide Task Force, which found that many veterans do not know about all the services and programs offered to them, especially those pertaining to service animals. Senate Bill 838 seeks to educate veterans about the importance of early cancer screening, while House Bill 3701 seeks to help current and former members of the military advance their higher education, by requiring public universities and community colleges to form a policy to award
Public Voice FABA says thanks to community Dear Editor, Thank you to everyone who helped make Christmas in the Country a huge success. Events like these don’t just happen – they take planning, preparations, and people willing to do whatever it takes. Special thanks go to Doug and Patty Jennings for allowing us to create a Christmas display in their building. Thanks to the village employees for decorating the Community Christmas Tree at Memorial Park. Thanks to Kristin Crase and the junior and senior high choruses for caroling through downtown and again at the park. Thanks to the churches – Forreston Methodist, Faith Lutheran, and St. James
Lutheran – for offering up delicious goodies. Thanks to the businesses and organizations that offered drawings, goodies, and either opened their doors for the evening – or kept them open longer. Thanks to Jerry and Liz Palmer and Tim and Michelle Drayton for their donation of Christmas lights. The lights were used to light up Memorial Park for Santa’s arrival. Thanks to Ron Schumacher and his horse Darla for being Santa’s chauffeur for the evening. Thanks to Bird who lives and breathes Santa. And finally – thanks to Kimberly Brown for sharing her artistic ability on the business windows. We hope everyone had a great time and can’t wait to see what next year brings. Merry Christmas! Jane Koeller Secretary Forreston Area Business Association
Lions deliver baskets and gifts Dear Editor, The Forreston Lions have many people to thank after delivering 61 food baskets and angel gifts to children. Thanks to all those who bought angel gifts. We thank Forreston Mutual Insurance for purchasing the fruit for the baskets. Thanks to the grade school for collecting food. Thanks to Phil’s Eggs for donating a dozen eggs for each basket. A big thank you to the Leo Club for buying a tremendous amount of food. Thanks to the fire department for donating several fire alarms. Also thanks to my fellow Lions for packing boxes and delivering them. Thank You, Larry Dikkers Forreston Lions Club
appropriate academic credit for the education and training gained during military service. State Abortion Funding One of the most controversial laws taking effect Jan. 1, will be House Bill 40, which expands taxpayer funding for abortions. Senate Republican lawmakers voted against the measure, which would dedicate state funds to purely elective procedures, by mandating state insurance and Medicaid coverage of abortion, induced miscarriage or induced premature birth. The provisions of House Bill 40 move Illinois beyond the position of 47 other states by expanding taxpayer funding for purely elective procedures. Organ Donor Registry Also beginning in 2018,
16-year-olds will have the opportunity to have their names included in the First Person Consent organ and tissue donor registry. House Bill 1805 reduces the age of consent from 18 to 16, to give younger residents the option to become a donor, which will increase the numbers of organ and tissue donors in the database. Medicaid Fraud Prevention The state’s Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force reported during the week that approximately $450 million in fraudulent or wasteful Medicaid spending has been saved, prevented or recovered in Illinois over the last two fiscal years, ensuring more of the state’s much-needed health care dollars are spent on truly needy beneficiaries. It has been estimated
by the Office of Inspector General that $195 million was saved or recouped in fiscal year 2017, and $220.2 million in savings have been reported for fiscal year 2016. Also in fiscal year 2016, the Illinois State Police’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has reported 46 fraud convictions and $35.4 million has been recovered through criminal prosecutions, civil actions and administrative referrals. The Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force was created in 2016 in response to the country’s multibillion dollar Medicaid fraud industry. The Task Force was asked to develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan to prevent and eliminate health care fraud, waste and abuse by deploying a cross-agency, data-driven approach.
Extension office closed for holidays University of Illinois Extension Ogle County will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, Dec. 25. The office will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2 with the office
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Illinois citizens will begin 2018 with more than 200 new laws taking effect. From legislation to help veterans and reduce government waste, to a controversial law expanding taxpayer funding for abortions, to a measure to combat fraudulent opioid prescriptions by targeting “doctor-shopping,” 215 bills covering a wide variety of issues will become law on Jan. 1. Also during the week, the state’s Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force reported approximately $450 million in fraudulent or wasteful Medicaid spending has been saved, prevented or recovered in Illinois over the last two fiscal years.
hours – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Ogle County is located at 421 W. Pines Rd. in Oregon.
To learn more about Ogle County Extension or for a list of upcoming programs, contact the office at 815-732-2191 or visit web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo.
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7 Chronology 1 0 2 of Area Businesses 166 Years in Business
160 Years in Business
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of Oregon (815) 732-6166
of Polo (815) 946-2364
of Forreston (815) 938-3320
of Forreston (815) 938-2273
of Oregon (815) 732-6113
135 Years in Business
117 Years in Business
87 Years in Business
85 Years in Business
64 Years in Business
Smith & Birkholz
Public Auction Service
SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL
Member FDIC
Member FDIC
141 Years in Business
Forreston Mutual Insurance Co.
Attorneys at Law
139 Years in Business
Fearer, Nye & Chadwick
Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins
of Oregon (815) 732-7956
of Oregon 815-732-2392
of Polo (815) 946-2777
of Oregon • 732-6124
of Polo (815) 946-2660
53 Years in Business
50 Years in Business
46 Years in Business
46 Years in Business
43 Years in Business
Marv Miller & Ted Gesin General Contractor
Mt. Morris Times
Bocker Grain Inc.
Polo Chiropractic Center
Leaf River Land & Cattle Rock Cut Quarry
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4716
of Mt. Morris (815) 732-6166
of Polo (815) 946-2600
of Polo 946-9977
(815) 738-2842 • (815) 738-2855
41 Years in Business
41 Years in Business
40 Years in Business
35 Years in Business
32 Years in Business
Case IH Dealership
Lenny Bryson Auctioneer
Ron’s Autobody
Kilker Construction Roofing • Siding • Windows
Anderson
Plumbing & Heating
Roger Kilker
Farm Store
Karla J. Byrd, D.C.-R. Keith Webb, D.C.
of Leaf River
of Forreston (815) 938-2231
of Rochelle 815-562-8784
of Polo (815) 946-2393
of Polo (815) 946-4120
of Polo (815) 938-3195
31 Years in Business
29 Years in Business
28 Years in Business
28 Years in Business
27 Years in Business
Beesing Welding
Fossler Realty Inc.
Dan’s Auto Repair NAPA Auto Care Center
of Polo (815) 946-2113
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-6267
12 Years in Business
8 Year in Business
Flow Right Seamless Gutters
Leaf River Quilt Co.
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4176
of Leaf River (815) 738-2855
Short Cut Barber Shop
Country Floral
115 N. 4th St.
101 N. Division Ave.
of Oregon (815) 732-7700
of Polo (815) 946-3952
24 Years in Business
12½ Years in Business
Oregon Powerhouse BBQ
J.H.M. Electric James McCoskey, Owner 15 Years Experience
of Oregon (815) 732-4176
of Forreston (815) 541-3187
of Oregon (815) 732-7552
12 Years in Business
4098 W. Midtown Rd. Established in 2005
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-6236
6 Years in Business
Julie Haddad of Forreston 815-938-2444
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160 Years in Business
152 Years in Business
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Forreston Journal
of Oregon (815) 732-6166
of Polo (815) 946-2364
of Forreston (815) 938-3320
of Forreston (815) 938-2273
of Oregon (815) 732-6113
135 Years in Business
117 Years in Business
87 Years in Business
85 Years in Business
64 Years in Business
Smith & Birkholz
Public Auction Service
SHANNON • POLO • LAKE CARROLL
Member FDIC
Member FDIC
141 Years in Business
Forreston Mutual Insurance Co.
Attorneys at Law
139 Years in Business
Fearer, Nye & Chadwick
Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins
of Oregon (815) 732-7956
of Oregon 815-732-2392
of Polo (815) 946-2777
of Oregon • 732-6124
of Polo (815) 946-2660
53 Years in Business
50 Years in Business
47 Years in Business
46 Years in Business
43 Years in Business
Marv Miller & Ted Gesin General Contractor
Mt. Morris Times
Polo Chiropractic Center
Bocker Grain Inc.
Leaf River Land & Cattle Rock Cut Quarry
Karla J. Byrd, D.C.-R. Keith Webb, D.C.
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4716
of Mt. Morris (815) 732-6166
of Polo 946-9977
of Polo (815) 946-2600
(815) 738-2842 • (815) 738-2855
41 Years in Business
41 Years in Business
40 Years in Business
35 Years in Business
32 Years in Business
Case IH Dealership
Lenny Bryson Auctioneer
Ron’s Autobody
Kilker Construction Roofing • Siding • Windows
Anderson
Plumbing & Heating
Roger Kilker
Farm Store
of Leaf River
of Forreston (815) 938-2231
of Rochelle 815-562-8784
of Polo (815) 946-2393
of Polo (815) 946-4120
of Polo (815) 938-3195
31 Years in Business
29 Years in Business
28 Years in Business
28 Years in Business
27 Years in Business
Beesing Welding
Fossler Realty Inc.
Dan’s Auto Repair NAPA Auto Care Center
of Polo (815) 946-2113
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-6267
12 Years in Business
8 Year in Business
Flow Right Seamless Gutters
Leaf River Quilt Co.
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-4176
of Leaf River (815) 738-2855
Short Cut Barber Shop
Country Floral
115 N. 4th St.
101 N. Division Ave.
of Oregon (815) 732-7700
of Polo (815) 946-3952
24 Years in Business
12½ Years in Business
Oregon Powerhouse BBQ
J.H.M. Electric James McCoskey, Owner 15 Years Experience
of Oregon (815) 732-4176
of Forreston (815) 541-3187
of Oregon (815) 732-7552
12 Years in Business
4098 W. Midtown Rd. Established in 2005
of Mt. Morris (815) 734-6236
6 Years in Business
Julie Haddad of Forreston 815-938-2444
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SPORTS
SECTION B
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Oregon falls to Dixon in third place game at Polo By Eric Ingles eingles@saukvalley.com Dixon’s Duchesses turned to the Great Lakes State to find a way to score in the paint when they faced off against Oregon in the third place game at the Polo Christmas Tournament Dec. 21. Dixon scored 16 points in the lane in its 45-34 win over Oregon using a play they call Michigan to work the ball low. “We have a four around one,” Dixon’s Zoe Carr said. “We have four guards outside the 3-[point line] and the post. Our guards screen, and they look in the post every time, and I post up. A lot of times, they can throw me a lob or they can throw me a bounce pass and I can lay it in.” Dixon saw a three-point halftime lead carved to a single point with a Bailey Montavon basket in the paint on the first possession of the second half. Looking to Michigan often in the third quarter, the Duchesses scored the next 15 points, shutting Oregon down for most of the rest of the third quarter and pulling away. “[We] executed the offense a little more patiently,” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin said, “made good passes, found teammates, did the things we needed to do.”
Oregon’s Jessica Hunt (left) and Olivia Lambrigtsen (right) were named to the all-tournament team at the Polo Christmas Tournament last week.
Carr opened the run by answering Montavon’s basket in the paint with one of her own. Emily Lynch then took a charge on one end of the floor and drove for a layup on the other to make it 1813. Carr then hit a free throw, missed the next, but grabbed an offensive rebound and fed Avery Fox for a 3-pointer. Gretchen Bushman and Kira Goral also got involved in the scoring.
Meanwhile Oregon scored with its first possession of the third quarter and its last, but came up empty in between. “I would have liked to have run the offense a little bit more and keep the ball moving,” Oregon sophomore guard Olivia Lambrigtsen said. “I think that’s where we struggled. They just got more
Oregon’s Sarah Palmer defends Dixon’s Emily Lynch during Polo’s Christmas
Turn to B2 Basketball Classic last week. Photo by Earleen Hinton
‘Bago continues dominance at Forreston Tournament Disappointing loss for Hawks for 16th place By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com
Above, Winnebago’s Tysheon Waller (43) shoots over Byron’s Pauly Rico (15) during championship game action at the Forreston Holiday Tournament. At left, Winnebago’s Andrew Morrisey (52) shoots over Byron’s Riley Adams (33). Photos by Earleen Hinton
The 58th Annual Forreston Holiday Tournament is unique, not only in longevity, but an exceedingly high return rate of teams entered and close proximity of all 16 schools. It has a sense of consistency that few other tourneys in the state have. Another constant is Winnebago seemingly in the semifinals or title game. The 2017 tournament was no exception with the Indians claiming the championship with a 68-49 win over Byron. In a clash of Big Northern foes, it was close until ‘Bago broke the game open with a 25-12 advantage in the third quarter. It was the inside play of 6-6 big man Andrew Morrissey and Ty Waller on the outside, giving fits to the Tigers with 16 and 21 points. Tanner Klein, a secondteam all-tournament selection, led Byron with 14 points. In the third-place game, it was Sterling Newman avenging a loss at the Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament to Milledgeville with a 67-42 victory over the Missiles. Milledgeville came in as an undefeated No. 3 seed, but left with two straight losses, also dropping a semifinal contest to Byron. Pauly Rico came up big for the Tigers with 26 points and was named first-team alltournament. In the other semi, ‘Bago used 16 each from Morrissey and Waller to offset the 29 put up by Travis Williams of Newman in a 65-51 win. Like the title game, it was a near tie at half, but the Indians rolled to a big third quarter. In an exciting finish for fifth place, No. 9 seed Lena-
Winslow edged Pearl City 50-49. Sophomore Isaiah Bruce dominated on the inside, dropping 28 points on PC, with fellow football defensive lineman Parker Magee adding 10. Polo, which lost to LeWin in its previous game, redeemed itself with a resounding 69-45 win over Eastland to claim seventh place. It was a balanced scoring attack for the No. 5 seed Marcos, as Brady Webb (17), Trevin Woodin (16 with four 3s), Braiden Soltow (13) and Justin Young (10) all were in double figures. The high-octane Marcos outscored Eastland 43-26 in the second and third quarters. Cards Close with Wins Low seeds Stillman Valley and Forreston were pleased to close out the tourney with two straight wins. Stillman beat Pecatonica 61-54 for 11th place. Forreston knocked off Oregon and Orangeville in back-to-back games. The week before, Oregon had a decisive win over Forreston. In a defensive struggle, or perhaps the effects of both teams playing their fourth game of the week, it was Forreston 32 and Orangeville 26 in the 13th-place contest. In an odd scoring stat, Cardinal guards Jaron Groshans and Braeden Fyock had 29 of the 32 points. It was a disapointing finish for Oregon, losing to Dakota 49-29 in the 15th-place game. The Hawks started strong, taking a 13-12 led, but failed to score more than six points in the any of the remairning quarters. Trey Woolsey had nine points, with the next highest scorer at four. In the consolation title game, River Ridge and 28 points from Trey Thomas were enough to best Freeport Aquin 59-48. In all, the tourney had 11 NUIC schools, four from the BNC and Three Rivers rep Turn to B2
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Oregon takes 4th at Polo tourney From B1 points than us. We should have got more shots off in the third quarter.” Keeping the Hawks from getting those shots was a Dixon defense that forced five turnovers in that quarter alone, including three in a row. Dixon (13-1) struggled to shoot the ball early in the game as the Duchesses missed their first eight shots from the field and went 3 of 15 in the first half. A runner by Lambrigtsen and a pair of baskets in the paint by Lani Morris helped the Hawks jump out to a 6-2 lead with 2:13 left in the first quarter. “We were running the offense,” Lambrigtsen said. “We were running and shooting. We were getting a lot of shots up.” After Ravlin called a timeout, Dixon knocked down its next three shots from the field as Britney Pitzer hit a 3-pointer and Carr connected twice in the paint. Meanwhile, Oregon’s next three trips down the floor yielded a pair of missed and a steal by Dixon’s Caylyn Kimmel. Pitzer then drew a foul while attempting a shot to beat the first-quarter buzzer and hit a pair of free throws to put Dixon ahead 11-6 after one.
“We just settled down and were a little more patient on offense once we got into the flow of the game,” Ravlin said. “Up to that point, our defense carried us. We talk about that all the time. Sometimes offense feels hard, defense can always be there for you. You just have to stay locked in.” Oregon (6-7) opened the second quarter with a 3-pointer from Lambrigtsen, then got another basket from Morris to cut the Dixon lead to 12-11. But after getting within one, the Hawks missed their next four shots from the field and turned the ball over four times. “We worked really hard to get the shots that we usually get and we usually make, but for some reason there were quite a few that didn’t fall for us,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “We know that Dixon is always going to have great defense. We took care of the ball better than I think we have before, so we did everything we needed to do. A couple things go our way and it’s a different ballgame.” Dixon’s offensive woes returned in the second quarter as well, with four missed shots, five turnovers and all of the Duchesses’ points in the quarter coming from the free throw line. The free throw line was a major source of scoring
Oregon’s Lani Morris (23) posts up Dixon’s Zoe Carr (33) as Olivia Lambrigtsen (5) looks to make the entry pass during Polo’s Christmas Basketball Classic last week. Photo by Earleen Hinton
for Dixon all night, as the Duchesses hit 18 of 26 from the stripe. Dixon led by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter before the Hawks began to chip away. Addie Kitzmiller hit a 3-pointer and Meredith Gelander added a three-point play to cut the Dixon lead to 39-23. Lambrigtsen and Gelander then connected from three free throw line and Kitzmiller knocked down a jumper, but the Duchesses kept Oregon
at bay, hitting all six free throws they attempted down the stretch. Seven different Duchesses scored in the game, with Pitzer leading the way with 11. Lambrigtsen led Oregon with nine points followed by Morris with six and Kitzmiller and Gelander with five each. Hunt had four points with Bailey Montavon with two and Emma Vandenheede one. In earlier tournament action, Oregon defeated
Warren 54-34. The Hawks got 14 points from Olivia Lambrigtsen and 11 from Jessica Hunt in a win in Polo. Oregon jumped out to a 12-6 lead after one quarter and extended the lead by outscoring Warren 19-8 in the third. Also scoring for Oregon were: Montavon with eight, Kitzmiller with seven, Gelander with six, and Morris and Hannah Donaldson with four each.
Oregon 47, Polo 30: The Hawks erased an 11-2 deficit after the first quarter to blow past the Marcos at their own tournament. Kitzmiller scored 10 of her game-high 17 points in the second quarter for the Hawks. Oregon outscored Polo 18-3 in the second, and finished pool play 2-1. Montavon added 10 points for the Hawks. C.J. Gray, Hannah Blumhoff and Alex Dusing scored seven points apiece for the Marcos.
Strite leads Hawks vs. RC, Lady Hawks win Austin Strite continued his hot play of late with a 716 series, but the Hawks were edged by the Rockford Christian’s Royal Lions at Town & Country Lanes in Mt. Morris 3,433 to 3,424 on Dec. 19 Strite opened with a 289 game, and followed that up with 212 and 215. Rounding out the lineup were Justin Poole (575), Eddie Buttens (569), Kyle Strite (537), Tate Oregon’s Jared Pottorff (3) goes for a layup past Forreston defender Hayden Singley Burke (528) and Jacob Smith (20) during Dec. 20 action at Forreston’s Holiday Tournament. The Hawks lost 43-55 to (499). the Cardinals, giving the Cards their first win of the season. Photo by Zach Arbogast. Ethan Brander led Rockford Christian with a 634 series. In the girls contest, Oregon Braedon Fyock led the Travis Williams (Newman) 2,877 downed Rockford From B1 Cardinals with 18. Christian 2,266 winning Newman. Second Team their 51st consecutive dual In earlier tournament All Tournament Devon House (Newman) with a decision. action, Forreston 55 defeated First Team Tanner Klein (Byron) Caitlyn Kaltenbren rolled Oregon 43. Parker Magee (Le-Win) Kenzell Jones games of 203, 172 and 225 The Hawks led 14-12 after Cade Schave (Winnebago) for a 600 series to pace one quarter, then saw the (Milledgeville) Andrew Morrissey Oregon. She was backed by Cardinals go on a 17-7 run in Trey Thomas (River Winnebago) Hannah Kaltenbrun (520), the second to claim the lead. Ridge) Kyle Ottens (Milledgeville) Rebecca Meyers (479), Trey Woolsey led Oregon Ty Waller (Winnebago) Pauly Rico (Byron) Samantha Meyers (451), with 17 points.
Byron second at tourney
Austin Strite rolled a perfect game earlier this month. Here, he poses at Town & Country Lanes. Photo by Peter Balser, Sauk Valley Media
Taylor McKinzie (430) and Taylor Wilson (397).
Baylee Prock had a 536 series for Rockford Christian.
Sports Column Forreston tourney had plenty of talent By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com What was learned from the 32 games played at the Forreston basketball tournament? As usual, it was the three big dogs near the top in Winnebago, Byron and Newman. Those three were head and shoulders above everyone else, with ‘Bago proving why they are the premier small-school program in the area. Any hopes previously undefeated Polo and Milledgeville had of cracking into the Big 3 went by the wayside, as Newman whipped up on the Marcos and easily avenged an earlier loss to Milledgeville.
With the 1A sub-sectional assignments recently announced, it was no surprise Newman would be looped in with Polo and Milledgeville. Formerly in 2A, Newman’s presence will strengthen an already tough post season in 1A. The positive is that the Comets should feed into the Amboy regional instead of the one at Polo. At least, that’s how it looks geographically and seedwise too. If Polo and Milledgeville come in as the top seeds at Polo, the final promises to be quite delicious. Cards Creeping Up Quietly creeping up though, are the Forreston Cardinals. They got off to a slow start this season, but are improving with each game. When Brandon Schneiderman comes back from injury, look for Forreston to be a major contender to Polo and
Milledgeville at the regional. A tournament as strenuous as Forreston is with four games in a short time span says a lot about the character of a team. It’s easy to fold after a couple losses. Not so with the Cardinals. The team that did better than expected was Le-Win, with a fifth-place finish and perhaps a mild upset over Polo. It’s evident the Panthers have athleticism and the will to win. Not sure how good they are at basketball, but that desire to compete can be just as important. After beating Byron last year and making it to the semifinals with a juniordominated team, Orangeville has proven to be the most disappointing of the bunch with a 14th place finish. How good was this year’s event? Freeport Aquin, another of the junior-led teams from the year before, settled for 10th.
But, that what many a coach had been saying all along - that the tournament from 1-10 was as deep as it is ever has been. As always, credit to the Forreston school district (it takes a community) for its usual splendid job of facilitating the premier smallschool area tournament. Eastland Wins at Polo Let’s not forget about the girls tournament in Polo. Every time I have been to it, the good people at Polo are extremely accommodating. Eastland won this year’s event with Oregon finishing fourth and Polo in eighth. These tournaments, along with the Thanksgiving events in Oregon are very labor intensive, from tickettaking to concessions and everything else in between. It’s been said that serving others is what we have been put on the earth for anyway, so good job to all that pitch
in and help out. Forreston to Host Girls Regional The Forreston girls will be hosting a 1A regional. The other sub-sectional host is Newman. It remains to be seen who the top girl teams in the area will be come post season. There is not that one great team like Byron was last year in 2A. Graduating your starting five that brought home two state titles will present a rebuilding challenge. One plus for area 1A schools is not having to go through powerhouse Annawan to reach state. In 2A, the Oregon girls are in what appears to be a wideopen sub-sectional. We will definitely learn more about the girls with conference action heating up in January. After being on the road for most of the season, other than its own
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tourney, the Forreston girls have four straight games at home in January. Polo looks to develop its young talent. They are finding wins hard to come by, but if underclassmen are getting playing time, that could bode well for the future. Hopefully, the win/loss column doesn’t discourage them.
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Above, self-guided interpretative panels tell visitors about The Nachusa Grasslands at its new visitor center. Below, a portion of the bison herd graze on the prairie at Nachusa Grasslands earlier this month. Photo by Earleen Hinton
Center teaches about prairie From A1 Once groups have read the information, they can choose which areas they wish to walk through for further study, Considine said. Except for the bison units, the prairie, wetlands, and woods are open to the public every day from dawn until dusk. Trailhead signs are posted at the main trails. Visitors are also encouraged to hike offtrail and explore the prairie on their own. The center features a hand pump with potable water and boulders to climb or sit on.
Fourteen new parking spaces allow more space for visitors to leave their cars while they explore the prairie. The parking area and its turn-around will accommodate school and tour buses. Two self-composting restrooms will be available. Because they don’t rely
on water or electricity, the facilities will have a lowcarbon footprint. All of the features follow guidelines from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Although the center is already open, an official grand opening will be held in the spring.
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PICK UP SERVICE: Saturday, January 6th trees will be picked up by local high school FFA groups in these areas: VILLAGE OF MT. MORRIS CITY OF OREGON BYRON AREA CITY OF POLO VILLAGE OF ADELINE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON BAILEYVILLE GERMAN VALLEY TREES MUST BE AT THE CURB BY 8 A.M. ON JANUARY 6, 2018 Rochelle Residents: The City Street Department will chip trees at the curb, January 2-15, 2018 Interpretative panels teach visitors about The Nachusa Grasslands at its new visitor center. Photo by Earleen Hinton
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Sheriff’s Arrests
officer. Koehler’s bond was set at $10,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 21 court appearance.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests.
Tyler Stuckemeyer, 25, Amboy, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for burglary. Stuckemeyer’s bond was set at $25,000 (10%) for bond pending a Dec. 21 court appearance.
Dec. 19 Austin Wargo, 25, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Wargo’s bond was set at $25,000 (10%) pending a Dec. 20 court appearance. Jeramiha Martin, 29, Byron, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Martin’s full cash bond was set at $937 pending a Dec. 20 court appearance. Brian Pausche, 22, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Pausche was held in lieu of bond at the jail. Dec. 20 Adam Koehler, 35, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for fleeing or attempting to elude a police
Seth Like, 22, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for improper use registration. Like posted $3,000 (10%) for bond. At 11:10 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 18,000 block of East Illinois 38. After an investigation, Kevin Cooper, 25, Beardstown, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, no valid driver’s license, and speeding. Cooper was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was being held in lieu of bond. At approximately 2:44 p.m., deputies performed a traffic stop just south of the
intersection of Illinois 72 and Mile Road. After an investigation, Ray Andrews, 46, Savanna, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Andrews was additionally issued citations for speeding, operating an uninsured vehicle, and illegal transportation of alcohol. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Javon Coleman, 24, Sterling, was arrested at 11:16 a.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Wayne Street in Polo. Coleman was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 21 Howard McClinton III, 39, Chicago was arrested for driving without a license. Mcclinton’s bond was set at $10,000 or 10% pending a Dec. 22 court appearance. Dec. 22 Brian
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Forreston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Powell posted $3,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17. Eduardo Diaz, 36, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Diaz posted $3,000 (10%) for bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 12. Jose Belmonte, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Belmonte posted $1,426 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court. Dec. 23 At approximately 8:24 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 1000 block of North River Road. After further investigation it was determined that a southbound vehicle being driven by Alfanso XepTun, 36, Byron, lost control and struck several trees.
Xep-Tun and a passenger, Omar Munoz-Perez, also of Byron, were uninjured in the accident. Xep-Tun was placed under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, and obstructing a peace officer. Xep-Tun was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. James Britt, 23, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Britt was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. At approximately 11:59 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 4000 block of East Illinois 64. After further investigation, Lizandro Capellan, 36, Pecatonica, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Capellan was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Dec. 25 Matthew C. Fredricks, 39, Mt. Morris, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.
His full cash bond was set at $731 pending a Dec. 26 court appearance. Deputies were attempting to stop a vehicle in the 4,000 block of West Grove Road. After a short pursuit, the vehicle pulled over near the intersection of West Grove Road and Adeline Road at 1:46 p.m. The driver, Matthew Fredricks, 39, Polo, was arrested on a valid failure to appear Ogle County warrant for aggravated assault, driving while license revoked, and fleeing to elude. Fredricks was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle. Fredricks was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Dec. 26 At 12:51 a.m., deputies responded to the area of 405 W. Birch St. in Forreston in reference to a disturbance. After an investigation, James A. Janicke, 31, Saint Charles, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Janicke was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Dec. 18 Ethan Eklund, 20, Rockford, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, jury status call Jan. 22. Andrew Robertson, 26, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, endangering the health of a child, status hearing Jan. 26. Dalton Ibarra, 20, Franklin Grove, possession of stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to vehicle, unlawful consumption of alcohol, 402 conference Jan. 26. Gabriel Burmeister, 33, Sycamore, leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury, pretrial conference Jan. 5. Christopher Holmes, 52, Marengo, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call Jan. 22. Edward Rocha, 28, Beloit, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 5.
Cesar Gutierrez, 19, Rochelle, stalking, pretrial conference Jan. 26. Wade Winekauf, 58, Dixon, unlawful restraint, status hearing Jan. 5. Thomas Brady, 32, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing Jan. 26. Tylar Smith, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 22. Jerime Kuhlemier, 36, Freeport, aggravated battery, status hearing Jan. 22. Anthony Jaques, 19, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to government supported property, pretrial conferences Jan. 22. Ian Green, 23, Polo, aggravated battery 402 conference Jan. 10. Tracy Reeder, 50, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 22. Dan Knaub, 29, Leaf River, possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Tremayne Porter, 39,
Rochelle, possession of a lost debit card, theft, jury status call Jan. 22. Keith Falcone, 23, Roscoe, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Manuel Penaran, 34, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, failed to appear, has outstanding warrant. Nathan Merritt, 36, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle, pleas hearing Jan. 22. Matthew Turner, 28, Byron, aggravated battery, jury trial March 20. Alejandro Lopez, 39, Rochelle, forgery, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Gabrielle Sheely, 22, Polo, obstructing justice, obstructing ID, plea hearing Feb. 26. Robert Lewis, 60, Mendota, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, 402 conference Jan. 10.
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Raymond Gargani, 41, Davis Junction, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Jan. 22. William Anderson, 21, Wisconsin, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Heather Lent, 24, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Gary Wright, 64, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, status hearing Feb. 26. Ryan Hayden, 29, Mt. Morris, possession of child pornography, status hearing Jan. 3. Jason Otten, 47, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, jury status call Jan. 22. Craig Hochmuth, 31, Oregon, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, plea hearing Jan. 3. Wesley Steinke, 30, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Cruz Villarreal, 22, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, status hearing Jan. 22. Thomas O’Brien, 58, Esmond, theft, status hearing Feb. 26. Michelle Thompson, also known as Michelle Krall, Rochelle, aggravated battery to a peace officer, threatening a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, criminal damage to property, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, possession of
drug paraphernalia, pretrial conferences Jan. 22. Ricky Rippy, 19, Polo, armed robbery, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Esteban Cortez, 29, Moline, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 26. Joel Moore, 30, Sterling, driving while license revoked, bond forfeiture hearing Feb. 9. Michael Himes, 47, Oregon, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Ethan Langley, 23, Oregon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, jury status call Jan. 22. Jennifer Sims, 41, Mississippi, residential burglary, plea hearing March 28. Randal Rhoads, 56, Byron, aggravated domestic battery, attempted criminal sexual assault, plea hearing Jan. 3. Ricky Barnett, 57, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Jan. 5. Eduardo Vega, Jr., 38, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, status hearing Feb. 27. Benjamin Meyer, 38, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status hearing Jan. 12. Oscar Milan, 26, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, motion hearing Jan. 4. Dec. 19 Eddie Blaylock, 24, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Jan. 22. Dec. 20 Daniel Wallgren, 36, Mt. Morris, aggravated battery, domestic battery, status hearing Jan. 22.
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Shane Brogan, 21, Rockford, domestic battery, criminal trespass to a residence, aggravated assault, status hearing Jan. 22. Sean Franklin, 45, Sterling, failure to register as a sex offender, pretrial conference Jan. 22. Anacleto Resendez, 38, no address given, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, jury status call Jan. 22. Michael Brandt, 28, Rochelle, criminal damage to property, jury status call Feb. 26. Joseph Stafford, 54, Aurora, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan. 22. Dec. 22 Jessie Thornton, 27, Chana, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, resisting a peace officer, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 5. Rayvon Motton, 22, Rockford, home invasion, aggravated battery, armed robbery, status hearing Jan. 5. Gilberto Nieves, 30, Rochelle, unlawful use of weapons, aggravated assault, preliminary hearing Jan. 24. Kevin Cooper, 25, Beardstown, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Jan. 17. Adam Koehler, 35, Dixon, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, preliminary hearing Jan. 3. Brian Powell, 36, Forreston, violation of sex offender registration act, preliminary hearing Jan. 17. Tyler Stuckemeyer, 25, Amboy, five counts of burglary to a vehicle, status hearing Jan. 4.
Extra Precautions: • Don’t forget about your pets: If you are using fireworks, anything with loud noises, or fire, be sure that pets are kept at a distance, as well as children. • Be careful with open flames: If you’re burning candles, incense or oil burners, remember to extinguish them before you turn in or before you leave the room they are burning in. • Fireworks: Practice proper safety precautions when using them. Let off fireworks in a field or other open area where homes and power lines are out of sight. Have a fire extinguisher nearby and never try to re-light a firework that did not go off when first lit.
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other items, are banned from Illinois landfills. So far in 2017, the OCSWMD has collected more than 1,700 televisions, 300 computer monitors, and has had just over 2,300 cars visit their monthly electronic recycling events. The average weight of a cathode ray tube (CRT) television is about 57 pounds, meaning that the OCSWMD has collected roughly 100,000 pounds of CRT televisions from Ogle County residents in
The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building, 909 Pines Rd., Oregon. Certain electronic items, such as computer hardware, computer monitors, televisions, and several
2017. The last event for 2017 is scheduled for Dec. 29. This event is for Ogle County residents only and is for household electronic items. For business generated electronics, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other options. Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice,
computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Microwave ovens are accepted at a charge of $5 per unit. Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators,
washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lamps, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics. For more information about this program, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.
Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. Dec. 11 Sarah E. Florian, 24, Rochelle, was issued a citation at 12:30 p.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of South Fourth Street. Dec. 12 Maryann K. Tucker, 25, Polo, was issued a citation at 8 a.m. for passing a school bus while loading/unloading. This violation occurred in the 100 block of South 10th Street. At 9:30 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300
block of South Second Street involving a parked 2014 Nissan belonging to Alyson K. Stahlheber, 33, Oregon, that was struck by an unknown vehicle. Anyone who may have any information please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-7322162. At 3:45 p.m., police responded to two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of South Fifth Street involving a 2004 Spartan fire truck belonging to the Oregon Fire Protection District and driven by Michael L. Hoffman, 60, Oregon, and a parked 2017 Ford belonging to Diane L. Sanders, 60, Dixon. No citations were issued.
Dec. 13 Andrew C. Dettman, 38, Rockford, was issued a citation at 10:44 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street. Dec. 15 At 6:28 p.m., police issued two civil citations, possession of cannabis not more than 10 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia, to one 18-year-old male and one 16 year old male juvenile. The 16-year-old male juvenile was taken into limited custody and released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office being sent. These violations occurred
in the 400 block of West Washington Street. Dec. 16 At 12:36 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop, resulting in taking one 16-year-old male juvenile of Oregon into limited custody for the possession of cannabis less than 30 grams. The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office being sent. Isaiah C. Snapp, 17, Chana, was issued a citation at 7 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of Washington Street and Daysville Road.
Dec. 17 At 12:21 a.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the parking lot of McDonald’s, located in the 200 block of South Fourth Street, resulting in the arrest of Walter C. Brady, 18, Oregon, for criminal damage to property. Brady was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Six parking tickets and six verbal/written warnings were issued from Dec. 11-17. Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
General calls for service through dispatch Dec. 11-17 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle............................ 3 Citizen Complaints......... 5 Animal Complaint.......... 2 Ordinance Violations...... 4 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem.................. 2 Disturbance / Domestic.. 1 Assist EMS / Other Department........... 5 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window............. 1 Lockout Vehicle/ Building.......................... 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line................................. 2 Traffic Stops................. 10 Civil Citation, Possession Cannabis <10 grams....... 2 Civil Citation, Possession Drug Paraphernalia......... 2
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.
Dec. 15 Daniel E. Engelkes, Jane Ann Messenger and Sue Ellen Engelkes, warranty deed to Brian K. Jordan, 310 S. Sixth St., Oregon, $70,000. Carroll A. Hines and Sally Hines, warranty deed to Mark A. McLane, 510 Sangamon, Taylor Township, $225,000.
Michael A. Kade and David J. Hankus, warranty deed to Carol A. Brown, 119 Flambeau Lane, Taylor Township, $1,600. Dec. 18 High Point Financial Services, Inc., warranty deed to Dawn Warning, Lot 9 S. Westwood Ave., Flagg Township, $13,500.
Obituaries Earl Jr. Noffsinger Earl Jr. Noffsinger, 91, died on Friday, Dec. 8,2017 at Riverside, California. Earl was born in Morril, Kansas on Aug. 25,1926 to Earl and Peryl Oxley Noffsinger. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a draftsman.
Debbie L. Taft Debbie L. Taft, 61, lifelong Oregon resident, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. She was born on March 11, 1956 in Freeport, the daughter of Henry E. Sr. and Shirley (MacKenzie) Taft. Debbie was a graduate of Oregon High School in the Class of 1974 and had been employed for several years as a claim examiner for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Survivors include his brother, Franklin (Geraldine) Noffsinger, of Illinois; sister, Wava (John) Nickerson, of Kentucky; sister, Dorothy Grover, of Illinois; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Noffsinger; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and
Vera Noffsinger; and sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Steven Bracconier. Earl will be laid to rest next to his wife Lillian at Memory Garden Memorial Park, Brea, California. A memorial service will be held at Memory Garden Memorial Park on Saturday, Jan. 6 at noon.
She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and grandsons and crocheting. While not a regular church attendee, Debbie was a person of faith. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Workman (fiancé, Kyle VanderMeersch), of Sterling; grandsons, Kaleb and Grant Workman; brother, Hank (Kim) Taft Jr., of Lake in the Hills; and sister, Beckie Conway. She was predeceased by
her parents. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home, Oregon. In keeping with Debbie’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be used for her grandsons’ education. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave online condolences.
Brandon Meiners, warranty deed to Justin Rosecke, Spring Creek Road, Rockvale Township, $100,000. Jorgen Knoppel and Christine Knoppel, warranty deed to James H. Brusky and Barbara Brusky, 1526 N. Southfield Lane, Byron, $127,000. Ryan L. Deets and Rachel Deets, warranty deed to Andrew R. Albrecht, 302 S. Prairie Ave, Polo, $42,000. Scott Roger Williams, Sandra Lynn Williams and Robert Kent Williams, quit claim to Scott Roger Williams, Sandra Lynn Williams, Robert K. Williams and Cheryl J. Williams, 4125 W. Pines Road, Pine Creek Township. Theodore Mattingly, quit claim to Jennifer Shaw and Richard A. Curtis, 107 St. Francis Drive, Taylor Township. Dec. 19 Ricardo Ruiz, quit claim to Graciela Esparza, 317 Northknoll Drive, Flagg Township. Joseph A. Warning, quit claim to the Estate of Rao M. Warning, 570 S. Second St., Rochelle. Michael Kane and Kristen Kane, warranty deed to Michael O. Chernick and Hannah M. Chernick, 1902 N. Silverthorn Drive, Byron,
$125,000. Debra S. Vandyke, warranty deed to Jonathan G. Lunquist and Chelsea L. Lunquist, 6913 E. Wildlife Drive, Stillman Valley, $240,000. Jessica Hartman, warranty deed to Sarah Bloyd and Chris Mason, 544 Westfield Drive, Stillman Valley, $170,000. Dec. 20 Gloria R. Davenport, warranty deed to Brian T. Albers and Lynn M. Albers, 132 N. Jeffrey Ave., Rochelle, $10,000. Brian T. Albers and Lynn M. Albers, warranty deed to Eduardo Restani, 132 N. Jeffrey Ave., Rochelle, $30,000. Michael Burke and Mary Lois Burke, warranty deed to Thomas Hartnett II, 211 Ave. H, Rochelle, $8,000. Steven D. Rueff and Nichole Fry Rueff, warranty deed to Matthew S. Childers and Krista Y. Childers, 868 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction, $186,000. Ruthanne Canfield, warranty deed to Clifford C. Jones and Adam Herwig, 300 Main St., Pine Rock Township, $16,000. Darrell K. Robinson and Linda L. Robinson, warranty deed to Michael J. Bragg, 306 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, $70,000.
John B. Anderson and Deborah J. Anderson, warranty deed to Kyle J. Root and Rachael L. Root, Hickory, Grand Detour Township, $125,000. Richard L. Himebaugh and Helene B. Himebaugh, warranty deed to Dustin A. Gutierrez and Kimberly Gutierrez, 459 N. Birchwood Lane, Davis Junction, $182,500. Gary D. Buss and Marcia E. Buss, warranty deed to Marc L. Stamm and Jill Rene Jessen Stamm, 511 S. Cedar Ave., Forreston, $55,000. Dec. 21 James R. Bachman and David A. Bachman, warranty deed to Rafael Valencia, 845 N. Tenth St., Rochelle, $61,000. Seabass Realty, LLC, warranty deed to K&B Transportation, Inc., 8834 S. Ill. 251, Rochelle, $650,000. Hub Shuttle, Inc., warranty deed to Louis Spaniel and Evelyn Spaniel, 305 Scott Ave., Rochelle, $114,000. James L. Friestad and Henry Grant Friestad, warranty deed to Scot Watson, 303 E. Ave. G, Rochelle, $6,500. April M. Foster and Christopher A. Foster, warranty deed to Lesly J. Mennen and Linda J. Mennen, 207 Sunset Lane, Mt. Morris, $80,000.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD NORMAN WADE, Deceased 2017 P 82 CLAIM NOTCE NOTICE is given of the death of RICHARD NORMAN WADE. Letters of Office were issued on October 26, 2017 to BRENDA WADE, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Danielle Burza-Smith, American Law Firm, P.C., 475 Executive Parkway, Rockford, Illinois 61107. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before June 14, 2017 that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probat Act. 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requesite date as stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Ogle County Circuit Clerk-Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office-Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Danielle Burza-Smith Attorney for Executor American Law Firm, P.C. Danielle Burza-Smith 475 Executive Parkway Rockford, Illinois 61107 815/397-2006 815/394-1955 Fax December 14,21, & 28, 2017
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS OGLE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Timothy A. Shaw, Deceased No. 2017 P 103 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to the creditors of the death of Timotht A . Shaw of 204, Miami, Dixon, Ogle County, Illinois 61021. Letters of office were issued to David J. Shaw, Illinois, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021. This estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk mut be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
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Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on December 14, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Orion Organics 885 W. Stone Barn Rd. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Dated: December 14, 2017 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk December 21, 28, 2017, January 4, 2018
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Young Nigerian Dwarf Goats , Purebred. $200 815-631-7391 No texts
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4X4S '00 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI supercharged, 156K mi., workcar, 3800 motor, auto, leather, sunroof, runs/drive great, good heat/ AC, body OK. $950 815-718OBO 2281 1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 Liter V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel dr. mechanically fine. 5.2 LEDAR V8, 3rd row seating, good work car. $1000 OBO 815-440-6233
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Section 31 of Leaf River Township & Section’s 5 & 6 of Rockvale Township in Ogle County, IL. Parcel A) 74.271 A Farmland Only Parcel B) 5 A Buildings Parcel C) 80.101 A Farmland Only Parcel D) 31.564 Farmland Only
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2012 14' Big Tex. New paint, axle & wheels. New chrome diamond plated, side plates and front. $2,200 815-626-4887
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Owner, Bicknese Family Irrevocable Trust For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson – Auctioneer Ph) 815-946-4120 Linda Rapp, Trustee Attorney for Trust, Heather McPherson
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SEA-NYMPH 15' fishing machine new track electric anchor winch. 20HP Mercury outboard motor. Trail master trailer w/ spare wheel. Minn Kota Model 65 trolling motor. REDUCED $1500 815-535-6366
TRAILERS/RVS 1995 Honda Goldwing. Runs good, good brakes, good tires. Triked out w/ Voyager 3 wheel kit. Lots of chrome. Asking $8,000 815-537-2749
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