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Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday and spend time with friends and family.

Ogle County Sheriff Elect Brian VanVickle has plans to clean up the tow fund. A7

Oregon hosts event Nov. 29 By Vinde Wells Editor

The annual arrival of Santa Claus, seasonal music, taste-tempting treats, and Christmas giveaways will highlight the 28th Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 29 as Oregon officially kicks off the holidays. The downtown will glow with holiday lights as businesses roll out the red carpet to welcome shoppers of all ages. “I’m very excited about the joint effort from individuals, organizations, and businesses to upgrade the look of our downtown for the Christmas season,” said Debbie Dickson, executive secretary of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. She said the City of Oregon and its Street Department, Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, the Oregon Park District, the Chamber, the Candlelight Walk Committee, and a host of volunteers have worked together to plan for a festive setting for a variety of activities throughout the event. “Candlelight Walk promises to be a fun evening for the whole family,” Dickson said. The evening begins when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Oregon Coliseum by Oregon firetruck at 4 p.m. to light the Christmas tree. They will stay on the scene on the lower level of the Coliseum to hear kids’ Christmas wishes. Other family activities on the lower level include the Winter Quarter Carnival and balloon artist Brett Belique. The Gingerbread Kitchen and Pizza Hut in the downstairs will serve a

variety of food. On the main level of the Coliseum, the Holiday Gift Fair will offer dozens of booths and tables featuring home-based specialties and local entrepreneurs to help with creative Christmas shopping. Entertainment from music to drama to dance will be offered throughout the evening at the Coliseum. Franklin Street will between Fourth Street (Ill. 2) and Third Street will be closed to traffic and transformed into Candy Cane Lane for the evening. A walk down Candy Cane Lane will take visitors on their way to see Santa’s reindeer at First National Bank and shop at Conover Square. More food will be offered on Candy Cane Lane as well. Businesses throughout the city will extend their hours for shoppers to find holiday bargains, gifts, and refreshments. Conover Square will host live entertainment, refreshments and plenty of holiday décor. Shoppers can also sign up to win prizes and a $250 shopping spree in the Red Bow Give-A-Way. Register at participating businesses, which will display the large red Candlelight Walk Bow. Shoppers can also get involved in the Hysterical Holiday Hunt. Collect clues from designated Red Bow sponsor locations and answer the questions for a chance to win the grand prize package of two tickets to “Scrooge The Comedy” at the White Pines Inn Theatre, dinner at LaVigna, and an overnight

A worker with Diversified Construction Services, Melrose Park, stands in the shadow of the Black Hawk Statue on Nov. 21 as his crew puts scaffolding up around the 103-year-old artwork. Photo by Chris Johnson

Scaffolding up for Black Hawk By Vinde Wells Editor

A early snowstorm Monday put a halt to plans to get the Black Hawk Statue under wraps and protected from the winter weather. After months of waiting for state approval of a contract for restoration work to begin on the 103-year-old statue, a crew finally began erecting a scaffold at the site on Friday, Turn to A2 Dec. 21 with plans to finish on Monday. However, a persistent rain turned quickly to sleet and then snow by 9 a.m. Monday, delaying the rest of the work to protect the 50-foot concrete statue that stands on a high bluff overlooking the

Officials will be sworn in Dec. 1 By Vinde Wells Editor Newly-elected Ogle County officials will take the oath of office and begin their new terms on Monday, Dec. 1. Sheriff Brian VanVickle, State’s Attorney Eric Morrow, Clerk Rebecca Huntley, and Treasurer John Coffman, who were elected Nov. 4, will be sworn in by Judges Robert Hanson and John B. Roe in the morning. Hanson will administer the oath of office to eight county board members that evening at a special county board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Newly elected board members are J. Nick Bolin, Holcomb, for District 1, Patricia Nordman, Oregon, for District 2, Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, for District 3, Bruce W.

McKinney, Rochelle, for District 4, Daniel Janes, Stillman Valley, for District 5, Lee Meyers, Byron, for District 6, Rich Gronewold, Forreston, for District 7, and Lyle Hopkins, Polo, in District 8. Once the new board members are in office, the county board will elect a county board chairman and vice chairman. County board chairman Kim Gouker gave a certificate of appreciation for service Nov. 18 to retiring county board member Kim Kirkolis, Davis Junction, who did not run for re-election. Gouker also had certificates for retiring Sheriff Michael Harn and State’s Attorney Mike Rock, neither of whom attended the meeting. Both were defeated in the March primary election.

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Rock River at Lowden State Park, near Oregon. Dr. Andrzej Dajnowski, the conservator for the project, said Friday that he had received a contract for the work from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), and planned to sign it and return it for final approval. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1910 as a tribute to all Native Americans, the statue draws thousands of visitors each year. It was unveiled and dedicated in 1911. The effects of time and weather have caused parts of the statue to crumble and fall off. Dajnowski said Friday that the plan was to first put up

the scaffolding around the statue, then put a roof over it to keep off snow and ice, and then to wrap the scaffolding in protective mesh. He said the scaffolding will be anchored to large concrete weights to give it stability. “This is a very windy site,” he said. Dajnowski and his crew got the scaffolding up before leaving on Friday. He said they planned to assess what else was needed before coming back on Monday. Dajnowski has worked for a decade as a sculpture conservator for the Chicago Park District and the Art Institute of Chicago. He said he is eager to begin

the restoration project. “I have worked on Taft sculptures before, including the Fountain of Time,” he said. The Friends of the Black Hawk Statue, headed up by Frank and Cherron Rausa, Sterling, began working more than five years ago to secure a plan and the funds to have the statue repaired. Experts from Thornton Tomasetti, Chicago, an architectural firm that provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide, examined the statue and have submitted a plan for its repair. The Illinois Department Turn to A2

Heavy snow made county roads slick By Vinde Wells Editor A mild, wet weekend turned into heavy blowing snow in short order Monday morning, slickening roadways and sending vehicles into the ditch. Falling temperatures turned the rain that persisted all day Saturday and Sunday into first sleet and then slushy snow in time for Monday morning’s commute to work. By 10 a.m. the calls to 911 were coming thick and fast for vehicles that had slipped off roadways throughout the county due to the early winter storm. The snow picked-up by mid-morning and persisted all day, driven by brisk west winds. Ogle County Engineer

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A plow clears snow and ice from the roadway Monday afternoon at Lowden State Park, north of Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Curtis Cook said county plows were on the job by 9 a.m. clearing snow and spreading salt and chips. He said Monday afternoon that they would remain on the job until all county roadways

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were cleared. “The snow seems to be heavier the farther north you go,” he said. “Drifting is going to continue to be a problem. The north-south roads are going to be subject to drifting

this evening.” County deputies reported white-out conditions in some areas as they responded to non-stop calls from motorists in difficulty due to the icy roads.

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Plan is to cover statue in winter From A1 of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency both approved the plan in August. IDNR officials had to approve the contract before the work, even putting up the scaffolding, could begin. Much of the money for the project —$745,000 of the estimated $900,000 — has been raised. To donate to the project, checks can be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and marked for the Black Hawk Statue. Donations can be mailed to Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield Scaffolding is up around the Black Hawk statue. Photo IL 62702. by Earleen Hinton

A new full-time police officer was slated to be sworn in at the Nov. 25 Oregon City Council meeting. Tad Dominski, currently a part-time officer, will begin his full-time duties immediately. He was formerly a police officer for the Oregon Park District. The council was also

answer at each participating location. Forms to participate can be picked up during normal business hours from the Oregon Chamber Office, Oregon City Hall and the Oregon Park District. They will also be available during Candlelight Walk at the chamber located inside the Oregon Coliseum. All completed forms must be turned back in to the

the year is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26. She also said that candidate petitions are still available at the city hall for anyone who wishes to run for mayor or city commissioner in the April election. Filing dates for completed petitions are Dec. 15-22. The city will enforce its snow ordinance for odd and even parking, Ruthe said.

Holiday Cookie Sale will be held in the library gallery Cinnamon sugar puffs, candy cane cookies, holiday fruit bars, chocolate rum balls — more than sugarplums can dance in your head during this coming holiday season, especially if you attend the Friends of the Oregon Library annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the gallery at the Oregon Public

Library from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until the cookies are all sold, whichever comes first. Eggnog snickerdoodles, peanut butter cup cookies, and spicy gingerbread men will also be among the cookies and candies still sold for $6 a pound with boxes provided.

For those who might find the stairs to be a challenge, curb service will be available. This year the Friends of the Library are also raffling off a new Kindle Fire HD. Tickets will be sold at the cookie sale with the winner chosen at noon. The winner does not have to be present to win.

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Red Bow Sponsors will hide clues in businesses From A1 stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Rochelle. A few of Red Bow Sponsors have hidden clues strategically placed at their businesses, and the chamber officers have created silly Holiday Hints to help participants hunt down the answers. Find the location, (listed on the form), follow the clue, and then search for the

expected to discuss its tax levy for 2015, personnel compensation, and holiday and meeting schedules for 2015. Due to early deadlines for the Thanksgiving holiday, coverage of the meeting will appear in the Dec. 4 Oregon Republican Reporter. City Clerk Charlene Ruthe reminded residents that the last yard waste pick-up for

The Oregon Rotary Club is continuing the Keeping Kids Warm program again this year to help provide coats and boots for children in the Oregon community. The Rotary Club has been chamber no later than 8 p.m. helping to provide coats and on Nov. 30. boots each year since 2010, Horse-drawn wagon rides using the proceeds from will be available all evening, Mark Twain Day held in taking riders throughout the downtown to view holiday lights and decorations. Candlelight Walk began as Oregon merchants’ way of showing appreciation to their customers. For more information on Candlelight Walk events turn to A12.

September to purchase these items. “Thank you to all who sponsored and/or attended this year the net profit was $4,400,” said club member Mary Jo Griffin. Gently used warm winter clothing and accessories of all sizes may be donated at Nash Recreation Center.

Tax deductible donations may be mailed to The Oregon Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 493, Oregon, IL 61061. For more on this project and other information about the Oregon Rotary Club email oregonrotary@gmail. com or call Don Griffin at 815-732-3101.

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Serving the Oregon area since 1851 The Oregon Republican Reporter is published weekly by Ogle County Newspapers, a division of the B.F. Shaw Printing Co. The Oregon Republican Reporter was founded in 1851 as the Ogle County Reporter. In 1889, the Ogle County Republican, a competing newspaper, was started. In 1890, the Republican was sold to Ziba Landers. Upon his death in 1939, the newspaper was assumed by his son, Ernest D. In March 1951, Paul F. Behan, owner of the Reporter, and E.D. Landers and his son E.G. (Tim) Landers united the newspapers into the Republican Reporter. Ernest D. Landers died in 1966, and E.G. and Behan became partners. Eventually, E.G. Landers assumed sole ownership, and in 1985 he sold the newspaper to B.F. Shaw Printing of Dixon, publisher of the Sauk Valley Newspapers. Ogle County Newspapers also prints the Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal, and Polo's Tri-County Press.

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Depot Gang volunteers every year at Oregon Depot Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick A group of seniors, many of them graduates of Oregon High School, return to their hometown once a year. Their contributions and accomplishments restoring Oregon’s abandoned train depot have been numerous. Ann Robson, a member of this group, wrote, “We’ve enjoyed the privilege and the great fun of renewed bonding with our common past.” Ann continued saying this preservation project relies on grassroots initiatives and plenty of elbow grease. This group identified as the Depot Gang consists mostly of 1948-54 alumni of Oregon High School returning to their hometown each year from as far away as Texas and Georgia. In 2005 Ann wrote the refurbished railroad station will be a museum of memorabilia and also hoped it will conjure up a gentler, everyday American past, when there were flowers in planters to welcome passengers, and people drove to the depot at noon just to watch the gleaming silver Zephyr come in. The following was written by Ann Robson as an introduction to memories the Depot Gang exchanged via email over the past few years. These memories are the result of years of fun of exchanging emails of growing up in the Oregon

that was our world in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Our childhood years were defined by the Great Depression and World War II. We hold memories to treasure as well as to measure against the changes since that time. Ours was a world without most of the amenities everyone now takes for granted. In those long ago times, a myriad of enrichments still belonged to the future. Frozen foods, automatic washing machine and dryers, all plastic products, ballpoint pens, calculators, freeways, motels, airline travel – all but unknown until after the war. Television, computers, and cell phones were unimaginable, along with watches that needed no winding. All movies were in black and white. Most telephones were on party lines, thereby inevitably providing a sharing of personal information to a wider audience that one might wish. Resumes for job-seeking were unheard of. The rhyme to describe the hard depression years was “use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without..” When contemplating disposal of anything, no matter how humble, the rule of thumb was the caution, “you never know when you might need it” which echoes in our ears yet today. Although it was our parents who bore the heavy burdens of the Depression, the times made even children aware of the need for frugal preservation of what there was. The war brought the rationing of meat, shoes,

The Depot Gang posed for a photo at the Oregon Depot. In the front row are: Gene Medlar, Norma Kearns Miller, Lorraine Hiscox, Sue Zick, Skip Gocken Johnson, Lois Long Medlar, Pat Medlar, and Bob Rees. Back row: Don Capes, Ann Hensley Robson, Jack Kiest, Bob Zick, and Toss Heuerman. Photo supplied

sugar, and gasoline. Other items like bananas and chocolate simply didn’t show up in the stores often and were sold out quickly when they did. Land was donated for Victory Gardens throughout the war years. Veteran’s Day was then Armistice Day. Nuns went about only in pairs. Nurses wore uniforms and caps in white. Doctors wore white jackets. Desks had a hole on the top for ink wells. Cars had running boards, some couples had rumble seats outside on the back, and white wall tires were highly desirable. Turn signals were done by the driver’s hand. In 1934 a Chevrolet fourdoor sedan cost $435. Members of the Depot Gang removed roof tiles during one of their work days.

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Preschool Story Time Story Time continues through Dec. 18. Join in at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays for stories, crafts, friends and fun. Story Time is designed for 3-6 year olds. Registration is requested.

Library Closure Twitter Here We Come The library will be closed Keep up with what is new on Thursday, Nov. 27 for at the Oregon Public Library Thanksgiving Day. It via Twitter: @oregonlibrary will be open on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 Library Book Clubs p.m. The Rock River Center Book Club will meet on December Distraction Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 Beginning Monday, Dec. p.m. at the Rock River Center 2 through Saturday, Dec. 20, Oregon Public Library District cardholders may check out reading material and enter to win some readable prizes. The more items checked out, the more times patrons can enter. Prizes will be on display at the library. Drawings will be held on Monday, Dec. 22.

to discuss Nashville Chrome by Rick Bass. The Afternoon Book Club will meet at a member’s house on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. Last Chance to Try-it! Illinois Try-It! Illinois offers the opportunity to survey and evaluate a wide variety of electronic resources. Thanks to the partnerships between the Illinois State Library and the participating electronic resource vendors, there is no charge for accessing these databases

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Couple are wed Sept. 27 Sarah Akins and Dan Clark were married during the late afternoon of Sept. 27, 2014. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Brenda Akins, Forreston. The groom is the son of Cory and Mary Clark, Pecatonica. A large number of family and friends surrounded them during the beautiful outdoor ceremony at the private residence of Tom and Angela Larson, Pecatonica. Rev. Scott Ralston of Faith Lutheran Church, Forreston, officiated the wedding. The bride wore a glamourous 1920s style dress from the Martina Liana collection. The silk chiffon dress had accent lace, hand beading, crystal buttons and included a striking open back, scalloped hem and court train. Under the dress, the bride wore her favorite turquoise cowgirl boots. She carried a colorful, round bouquet of maize stock, yellow Viking daisy pomps, craspedia, and solidago, accented with coral mini gerbera daisies surrounded by sedum and dusty miller. The long stems were wrapped with burlap for a country flair. The bridesmaids bouquets were a similar, smaller version of the bride’s. The bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres were made by the groom’s mother. Bridesmaids included friends of the bride, Allyson Wilken, Amanda Anderson, Erin Butler, and the bride’s cousins Ella Gordon and

The fifth annual Kids Christmas Store will be held at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 Main St., Chana, on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Children ages 2 through 12 may come to the store and pick out a present for Mom and Dad, or guardian, Grandpa and Grandma. There will be paper, ribbon, gift tags and help to choose and wrap their gifts. The cost for any gift will be

Howald is student of the month Austin Howald, a senior at Forreston High School, was named the October Student of the Month at Whiteside Area Career Center, Sterling. Howald was recognized for outstanding effort and performance. He is enrolled in the Building Trades program. He is the son of Sarah and Dan Clark Randy and Jayne Howald, Julia Wells. Dan is a graduate of Forreston. They wore short, lace, teal Pecatonica High School and dresses and their favorite Illinois State University. boots. He is a district manager Olivia Beal was adorable for Woods Equipment as the flower girl in her coral Company, Oregon. sun dress with brown boots. The bride is a graduate of The groomsmen were Forreston High School and Dan’s brothers, Tom and UW-Platteville. Jeff Clark and friends She returned to the family Tim Hilton and Daniel dairy farm where she Rosenkrans. lovingly cares for her many Adam Akins and Russell animals. Wire served as ushers. A honeymoon trip to A simple meal and Punta Cana is planned in barn dance followed the December. Austin Howald ceremony. The couple resides at 5495 Farwell Bridge Rd., Davis.

Christmas Bazaar will be Dec. 6 The annual St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center, 881 N. Mongan Drive, Oregon. Muffins will Santa will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. A kids only shopping area will be featured, along with a kids craft area, balloons, and face painting. A luncheon with chicken

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casserole and sloppy joes will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a cost of $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for youngsters 12 and younger. Booths will offer Christmas swags, bakery items, a cake walk, candy, holiday crafts, and the famous Treasure Chest. Numerous vendors will also be on hand. A 50/50 raffle will be held

with the drawing at 1 p.m. Other raffles will be held for a quilt, oil painting, professional photograph, and handcrafted rocking horse. A variety of basket raffles will include overnight stays, an array of products, dining, movies, a professional family photography session, and more. The community center is handicapped accessible.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Brittany M. Boardman, both Oregon. Rebecca Huntley issued the of Rochelle. Nov. 20 following marriage licenses. Nov. 18 Marco A. Landa and Talia Nov. 14 Philip B.M. Arellano, K. Juarez-Marchan, both of Derek A. Jarvis and Dixon, and Jessica L. Dieken, Rochelle. Nathan A. Nantz and Daneille S. Scott, both of P.C. Streator. 109 S. Franklin • Polo, IL 61064 Malcolm W. Milligan and Grace M. Hirter, both of Kings.

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Friends and family are invited to a lunch open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Virgil Swalve, rural Shannon, on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the community room at the Forreston Fire Station. The celebration is hosted by his family, Damaris, Peggy, Amy, Dan, Josh, and Tyler.

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50th Anniversary Thomas and Nancy Tallman Cline were wed in Lanark on Nov. 28, 1964.

Service News instrumental in the execution of a vigorous and aggressive flight plan, which resulted in Carrier Air Wing Two safely completing 2,400 mission sorties,” the commendation read. “Futhermore, he superbly led 14 sailors during the safe execution of 3,706 aircraft moves, 426 aircraft elevator runs, 5,223 mishap

free aircraft launchings and recoveries, and the completion of 36 personnel qualifications in five watch stations.” Armstrong is the son of Doreen Raney Vickery, Rockford, and the grandson of Darlene and Doug Raney, Oregon.

Gary L. Armstrong Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Gary L. Armstrong recently received a commendation for outstanding performance during training exercises while aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Armstrong and his fellow sailors participated in the 2014 Rim of the Pacific exercise last summer. “His technical knowledge and expertise were

Gary L. Armstrong II (son of Doreen Raney Vickery, Rockford, and grandson of Darlene and Doug Raney, Oregon, receives an award from a Navy Admiral. Armstrong directs jets on and off the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. He is presently stationed in San Diego, Calif. Photo supplied

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, 815-232-6222 Pastor Alan Cassel www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 Pastor Bruce Otto 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 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Pastor Javier Martinez 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 David Andermann, Pastor 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour

Thursday, Nov. 27—Office Closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 28— Office Closed Sunday, Nov. 30—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour; Christmas Program Practice, Decorate the Church for Christmas CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Monte J. Cox, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (June, July, August 9:30 a.m.) We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Kids are People, too� Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship. Casual, Contemporary, Non-Traditional Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 Youth Pastor Jose Garcia ext. 303 We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult

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Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Phone 815-734-4853 Dwight Stewart, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon EAST JORDAN UNITED www.fbcoregon.org METHODIST CHURCH 800-335-5065 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling 815-732-2642 815-626-0104 Rev. Jerry Clark 9 a.m. Fellowship “A Christ-centered, Bible9:30 a.m. Sunday School believing, family-oriented 10:45 a.m. Worship ministry.� Dave Jungnickel, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service EAST OREGON CHAPEL 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening CHURCH OF GOD Service 6 p.m.; Prayer 107 N. Daysville Rd. Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; East Edge of Oregon transportation and nursery Off Ill. 64 provided for all services. 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 FIRST CHRISTIAN Pastor Guthrie CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Church 10:30 a.m. 815-732-2359 Grail Storm, Minister EBENEZER REFORMED 815-732-7411 CHURCH Worship Service—10 a.m. 2997 N. German Church Rd. If you haven’t found a church Two miles east of Oregon on home, we invite you to First Ill. 64, then three miles north. Christian Church in Oregon, Pastor Brion Brooks where we accept one another Church Office just as Christ accepted us. Come Phone: 815-732-6313 as you are. Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Education CHURCH (USA) David Bordy 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 9 a.m. Sunday School 815-732-2894 10 a.m. Sunday Worship www.fpcoregon.com Roots Youth Ministry— Handicapped Accessible Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Kids Clubs & Men’s & Holy Communion is served the Women’s Bible Study— first Sunday of each month. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. FIRST UNITED EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH EVANGELICAL 402 First Ave., Forreston LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor David Poust Office: 815-732-2424 815-938-2380 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon Sunday, Nov. 30—9 a.m. (Payne’s Point) Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Pastor Andrew Kayes Sunday School Worship Service 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1—8 a.m. AA Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good EVANGELICAL FREE News Club CHURCH Tuesday, Dec. 2—2-6 p.m. OF MT. MORRIS Blood Drive; 5:30-7 p.m. Girl 102 S. Seminary St. Scouts Mt. Morris Wednesday, Dec. 3—12 p.m. 815-734-4942 Friendship Club; 6:30 p.m. Senior Pastor Women’s Bible Study Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor FLORENCE UNITED Lance Mennen METHODIST CHURCH Friday, Nov. 28—Church 2649 W. Florence Rd., Office Closed Freeport Saturday, Nov. 29—7 a.m. Kathleen Brinkmeier, Pastor Men’s Accountability Group Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30—8:30 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship FORRESTON GROVE Service CHURCH Tuesday, Dec. 2—9 a.m. 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Ladies Prayer Circle Forreston Wednesday, Dec. 3—6 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting America Log onto our website at 815-938-3605 http://www.efcmm.org to check Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor out our latest opportunities and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School updates 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. FAITH DISCOVERY Pioneer Club CHURCH Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor FORRESTON REFORMED 9 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH 10 a.m. Worship Service 501 Third Ave. Nursery Available Tim Fry, Pastor We are an independent non9:30 a.m. Worship denominational Christian 10:45 a.m. Sunday School church. Visitors are always welcome. FREEDOM LUTHERAN WORSHIPPING FAITH EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY, ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 402 Second Ave., Forreston 815-222-7270 Church 815-938-3203 Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at Pastor Scott Ralston Lutheran Outdoor Ministries “ A Church with a Heart — Dining Hall In the Heart of Forreston� 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 9 a.m. Sunday Worship (a mile south of Oregon) Sunday, Nov. 30—9 a.m. Welcome Center Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon School, Vision Committee Monday, Dec. 1—1:30 GRACE VALLEY p.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Confirmation CHURCH Wednesday, Dec. 3—7 p.m. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Choir German Valley Thursday, Dec. 4—6:30 p.m. 815-362-6601 Bible Study Jake Ritzema, Pastor Sunday School for All Ages

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GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Matt Smith, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River - 815-738-2205 Email LRBC@lrnet1.com Pastor Randy Newton 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 or 738-2991 Sunday Night Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday—Various Activities 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Javier Martinez 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 Pastor Ginny Haney 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Nov. 27— Thanksgiving Day-Church Office Closed Friday, Nov. 28—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 30—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, Dec. 2—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; Quilting Wednesday, Dec. 3—7 p.m. Circle M 4-H Club Meeting; 7:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Saturday, Nov. 29—9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center Sunday, Nov. 30—9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, Dec. 2—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 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman’s morning message marks the beginning of Advent with sermon titled, “Promises to Ponder.� Greeting you will be Tim and Mandi Callaway and Kaedi Beth Stark. 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

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PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Gregg Downs, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris follow@revivemtm.com 815-994-0428 Southern Baptist Saturday Night Revive Service 5:30 p.m. Saturday Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m. Monday

Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo 815-946-2535 Father Joseph P. Naill Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Bolger 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Pastor Josh Ehrler CHURCH Thursday, Nov. 27— 1000 Ill. 64 West Thanksgiving-Office Closed Oregon Saturday, Nov. 29—5:30 Rev. Joyce Beaulieu Interim p.m. Worship Service Priest Sunday, Nov. 30—8:45 a.m. 815-732-7211 or Worship Service; 9:45 a.m. 815-732-3328 Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. www.saintbrides.org Worship Service Email:saintbrides@ Monday, Dec. 1—6:30 verizon. net p.m. Committee Night; 8 p.m. Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 Executive Committee Tuesday, Dec. 2—7 p.m. and 10 a.m. Community Christmas Cantata Wednesday Healing Rehearsal Service-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3—6:30 Classes Children’s Sunday School-9 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; a.m. Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. Confirmation Class (2nd & 4th Sunday) St. Bride’s follows traditional WEST BRANCH Anglican-Episcopal church CHURCH OF THE practices; is biblically based BRETHREN and both family and individual 4014 West Branch Road oriented. Southeast of Forreston Visitors are always welcomed. Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Sunday School—9:30 a.m. CHURCH Worship—10:35 a.m. West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Nov. 29—9 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal; 10 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal The deadline is 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Fridays for information Congregational Bible Study, for the Church News Senior Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:30 to be turned in at the a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal

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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-2919 Pastor Terrie Wilder Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill

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History display Nov. 29 The Victorian-era custom of illuminating a Christmas tree with lighted candles will be a special living history feature for the Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Nov. 29. The lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Ogle County Historical Society’s Nash Museum located at Sixth and Franklin Streets. An audience participation Christmas carol will accompany the lighting of the tree. Following that, the musical trio Brushwood will perform live renditions of the traditional Christmas songs on their new CD. The

Due to the huge demand, Rock River Center will have another Muffin Mania pickup on Friday, Dec. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Muffins will come in fourpacks and cost $10 per pack. Flavor choices are apple cinnamon, blueberry cream

Sherry Piros, OCHS Living History Director, will lead the Victorian-era Lighting of the Christmas Tree Candles at the Ruby Nash Home and Historical Museum during Candlelight Walk. Photo supplied

trio consists of Mary Ley, harp; Kathryn Stauffer, violin; and Dr. Bruce Denton, guitar. Tours of the historic Ruby Nash home will be conducted before and the lighting of the candles. All

are welcome. Refreshments will be served and visitors may sign up for the Red Bow Drawing. For more information go to www.oglecounty historicalsociety.com or Like the Facebook page.

Movie night at Serenity Home Serenity Hospice and Home 1658 S. Ill. 2, Oregon. Movie and Discussion Night The group will view a movie will be held on Monday, Dec. and then discuss how it relates 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at to grief and healing. Serenity Hospice and Home, As space is limited, call the

Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-2499 by noon on Monday, Dec. 1 to reserve a seat. Participants may bring their own snacks and drink.

BCT will hold auditions on Sunday for Noises Off play Byron Civic Theatre will hold auditions for “Noises Off” on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the theatre inside Byron Middle School, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Performances for “Noises Off” will be Jan. 30,31, and Feb. 1, 6 through 8. The show is part of BCT’s 20th anniversary season of shows. “Noises Off” is most often called the funniest farce ever written, The show presents a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” It calls for an ensemble cast willing to take on a play within a play and some hysterical physical comedy. The production will be directed by Penny Wiegert,

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one of the original founding members of BCT. The cast consists of four women and five men. Reading parts will be provided at the auditions. Actors will be required to complete an audition form, have their photo taken. They will need to provide any scheduling conflicts with rehearsals, which will begin in mid-December with table reads and character formation. Below are the characters and their descriptions. Dotty Otley—A latemiddle-aged actress. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper for the Brents’ home in England in “Nothing’s On.”

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Lloyd Dallas–The director of a play-within-the-play, called “Nothing’s On.” Garry Lejuene—A stuttering actor, easily fired up. Plays Roger, the estate agent looking to let the Brent’s house in “Nothing’s On.” Brooke Ashton—A young inexperienced actress from London. Plays Vicki, who works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger in “Nothing’s On.” Poppy Norton-Taylor— Assistant stage manager. Frederick Fellowes—Has a serious fear of violence and blood. Plays Phillip Brent, who lives out of the country with his wife Flavia to avoid paying taxes and is on a secret visit in “Nothing’s On.” Belinda Blair—Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress. Plays Flavia, Philip Brent’s wife, who is dependable, though not one for household duties in “Nothing’s On.” Tim Allgood—An overworked stage manager. Selsdon Mowbray— Elderly and with actorly mannerisms. Plays Selsdon, a burglar and an old man in his seventies, breaking into the Brents’ house in “Nothing’s On.” For more information or questions about auditions, contact the director at pwiegs@hotmail.com or leave a message at 815-3357376. More details are also on the website at bctmagic. com

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cheese, lemon raspberry or peanut butter chocolate chip. Four-packs can be all one flavor or a variety pack. The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Order blanks will be available at Rock River Center for pickup or phone 815-732-3252 to place

an order. The first Muffin Mania was a great fundraiser for Rock River Center. With Christmas the following week, Friday, Dec. 19 is the day to stock up on a variety of muffins for holiday guests and gift giving.

Earth Angels collecting donations for Christmas Several area businesses are accepting the donations

Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny” Straith, Forreston, is again collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system” and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 18. Drop sites for donations are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Forreston Public Library; Forreston State Bank; Bertolet Memorial

Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Pete Harkness Auto Dealership, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. At the drop sites, pick an “angel” to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779771-4591 for pick up. Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0188 or Earth Angel

Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 610300278. Anyone who knows of a family who really needs an Earth Angel, even if it’s your own family, is asked to submit the name and address. All the information is kept confidential. What is most important is gender and ages so gifts can be purchased and distributed accordingly. Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Seniors Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or visit www.earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.

Woodcarving class offered The Rock River Center is offering a beginning and Intermediate Wood Carving Class on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The instructor will be George Tolliver, senior carver from the House of Tolliver in Davis Junction. He has whittled and worked with wood from an early age. He has received carving instructions from many noted carvers covering the areas of caricature carving, relief carving, bowl turning, chip carving, wood carving, carving realistic sculptures,

flat plane carving, antler carving, and pyrography. He has given lectures and demonstrations on making carving knives and has taught classes on carving in the round and carving walking sticks. Tolliver will be bringing this background and his talent to Rock River Center in the form of a beginner and intermediate wood carving class. The class will be using two cutouts for carving holiday ornaments. Students should bring to class a small sharp

knife and a cut resistant glove available at Wal-Mart. If participants are interested in purchasing a beginning carving tool set they are available at Michael’s, sold under the Walnut Hollow brand. Other supplies will be provided. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 20 participants. Registration deadline is Nov. 26. Call 815-732-3252 to reserve a spot.

Bake sale is Dec. 10 The students and staff of Chana Education Center will host their annual Christmas bake sale on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 204 Main St., Chana. The sale features cookies, candies, and other treats that can be purchased by piece or by pound. Prices are 50 cents per item or $5 per pound. All proceeds go towards the students’ Christmas Food Basket service project that provides food and toiletry items for local families in need. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-orders can be arranged by calling 815-732-4664. Call for additional information.

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VanVickle reveals plan to clean up tow fund VanVickle’s report reads. “I would like to begin by stating the recommendations by Sikich were not unexpected and I have been working on solutions with my administration and staff for nearly two months. I will address each bullet point in the ‘Recommendations’ section of the report.” Recommendation: Require written entries in the police reports noting the vehicle towed and the tow company called. Response: This request is standard information detailed in written law enforcement reports. The only change I would implement would include switching to “responding” tow company not “called” as stated in the recommendation.. Recommendation: Maintaining a log of the companies called and the tows assigned to ensure fair distributions of all work. Response: This information will be maintained in the communications division within the tow rotation paperwork. Recommendation: Detailing paperwork routing to ensure that front office staff is given applicable reports to maintain a list of expected tow fee revenue. Response: Office staff will receive the original copy of the Administrative Tow form. Recommendation: Maintaining a list of all Administrative Tows detailing the to company involved, disposition of the vehicle, fees paid, receipt number issued, arrest report number, and date revenue is transmitted to the treasurer. Response: In cooperation with the Treasurers Office, we have determined our current, New World, software provides a receipting function. The receipts should provide the majority of the information requested including the fee, arrest report number and receipt number. This information will additionally be shared with the treasurer’s office at the issuance (real time) of a receipt. My future staff is currently in the process of obtaining training on the function and it will

be implemented at the completion of the training or Dec. 1. Recommendation: Detailing staff responsibilities for collecting fees, issuing receipts, safeguarding monies collected, depositing revenue and reconciling records and payments. Response: Any properly trained employee will collect fees, and issue receipts. The collected monies, receipt and records will be deposited in a secure drop box. The executive secretary will deposit monies and reconcile accounts in cooperation with the treasurer’s office. Recommendation: Maintaining all paperwork from an Administrative Tow and having one repository for all records related to the Administrative Tow process. Response: All original copies of Administrative Tow forms will be maintained in one location. Additionally digital copies of the Administrative Tow form will be attached to the police reports in the law enforcement reporting system (CIS). Recommendation: All funds transferred to the Treasurer should be segregated by transaction, with a list of the receipt, included in the transmittal clearly identifying the payee and OCSO report number. Response: By utilizing the New World function electronic copies of the receipts and deposits will be available to the treasurer. Recommendation: The sheriff’s office should explore the possibility of adding a searchable field to its electronic arrest reports to detail administrative tows. This would create another data field to reconcile against tow fees collected. Response: It is my understanding the current law enforcement report system (CIS) is already setup to perform this function but the current sheriff requested it not be used. This data entry will be required starting Dec. 1. Recommendation: The sheriff’s office should require all tow companies utilized to perform administrative tows to submit periodic reports detailing the disposition of administratively towed

vehicles, police report numbers, receipt numbers and any other applicable information to identify the transaction.” Response: I will not require towing agencies to perform this task. It is an unnecessary burden on the tow agency and the towing agency is not bound by any contract or obligation to provide this service without proper compensation. Recommendation: The sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the treasurer, should periodically reconcile all administrative tow records with the funds collected and deposited to ensure all expected revenue was received and deposited.” Response: This will be accomplished on a daily basis with the implementation of electronic New World receipting. Recommendation: Deposits to the Tow Fund or transmittals to the treasurer’s office should be made on a daily basis if any fees are collected. Response: Due to the 24/7 structure of a public safety office deposits may not be made on a daily basis. Deposits will be made in a timely manner with multiple deposits per week. Recommendation: Funds should be secured in a safe until deposited. Response: Funds will be temporarily stored in a secured, limited access, drop box until placed in a safe or deposited. This secured location will only be accessible by the sheriff or executive secretary. Recommendation: Ensure adequate segregation of duties for all staff involved in collecting fees, issuing receipts, safeguarding monies, making deposits and reconciling paperwork and revenue. Response: Any trained employee will collect fees, and issue receipts. The

collected monies, receipt and records will be deposited in the secure drop box. The executive secretary will deposit monies and reconcile accounts in cooperation with the treasurer’s office. Additionally the new public safety building will allow for alltransactions to be video recorded. Recommendation: Use sequentially numbered receipt books for Administrative Tows and account for all receipts issued. Response: The electronic receipt issuing system will provide for this recommendation. Recommendation: Only deposit fees collected from the Administrative Tow into the Tow Fund. Response: This recommendation is a standard business practice, which will be implemented on Dec. 1. Recommendation: I will not quote the last recommendation but it addresses the companies on the tow list. Response: In late December or early January OCSO will have a mandatory meeting with all companies interested in being on the tow rotation list. During this time they will need to provide required information to be in good standing and to remain on the rotation. At this meeting processes and requirements will also be provided to the companies to stay in good standing. The sheriff will verify an accurate list of agencies in good standing on an annual basis. Agencies found in violation of the outlined requirements, during the year will be removed from the rotation and documentation will be retained by the sheriff or his designee. Let me restate the different layers of transparency. The deputy will provide written confirmation of an

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Administrative Tow in the written narrative. They will also provide tracking within CIS system by logging the Administrative Tow. The deputy will also complete the Administrative Tow Form and submit to office staff. Office staff will scan this form and attach an electronic copy to the CIS report. Additionally the office staff will retain both pending Administrative Tow payments and completed transactions. Trained staff will conduct transactions with vehicle owners in view of video surveillance. All monies will be deposited in a secured location. The receipting process will provide direct access of the treasurer to the Administrative Tow Fund. The executive secretary will reconcile and deposit all monies in a timely fashion and the treasurer’s office will receive electronic notification of receipting and deposits. As you can tell my goal is to bring not only this fund but all OCSO practices above board and restore the trust in the sheriff’s office. Specifically relating to the Tow Fund these outlined changes will allow for oversight on different levels within the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and through other outside offices.

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Although not yet in office, Ogle County Sheriff-elect Brian VanVickle has been getting prepared to take over the office early next week. Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker released a report Nov. 21 where VanVickle has outlined how he plans to handle the administrative tow fund after he takes office Dec. 1. Current sheriff Michael Harn has come under fire for his handling of the fund. A forensic examination of the fund done by the county’s auditing firm Sikich, based in Naperville, revealed that more than $10,000 is missing from the fund. The Sikich findings were highly critical of the procedures for handling the tow fund and the way records were kept. “With the lack of transition effort by Sheriff Harn, I have been working with Brian as much as possible, through the budget, and any other preparatory work to make his transition as smooth as possible, so Ogle County can move on, and his office can best serve the citizens of Ogle County,” Gouker said in an email. “Brian asked me to review these suggestions, which I did, and he has distributed them to all of the county board members. Brian has really been working hard to hit the ground running on Dec. 1, and has not been waiting to see what problems may be awaiting him.” “Since he plans to address these Tow Fund issues immediately, and so that the citizens of Ogle County can see that he is already working on solving the problems that get our name on the front pages of your newspaper, I thought you might want to have a copy of this, to know that positive things happen here, too,” Gouker’s email said. In his report to Gouker, which appears below, Van Vickle lists the recommendations made by Sikich examiners and how he plans to address each. “After reviewing the report and recommendations made by Sikich regarding the tow fund I would like to share processes the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office will implement after Dec. 1,”

Skunk population is on the rise Many people traveling the local highways have noticed an increase in skunk mortality. This is just a scientific way to say skunk road kill. This is not an isolated situation and it is noticed in many areas this time of year. “All summer the skunks focus on fattening up for the long winter. Though they do not hibernate in Illinois, they still have to load up a large portion of fat in order to deal with the reduction in food resources,” said University of Illinois Extension Educator Peggy Doty. Adult skunks weigh about 10 to 14 pounds and are omnivorous, meaning they like both meat and plants. They prefer to eat meat and will take small rodents and insects. They will also feed on tender plants, roots, and fruits when available. “Skunks are nocturnal and if they are in your yard looking for grubs and other insects at night you may see where they were digging small divots in your dirt the next day,” Doty said. Skunks are not exactly athletes with their short legs and mini-bear shaped body. They count on their black and white warning stripes and musk glands to keep them safe from most predators. “Skunks travel one to four miles a night during nice weather and may have several dens on the edges of a habitat. “When the weather begins to cool the skunks begin to focus on finding a single den

that has assets for getting through a long cold winter. “During this trek to find a good wintering space many inevitably cross multiple roads and not always successfully,” said Doty. Occasionally, two skunks will be found on the road. Doty said that the female skunks stay with their mother until the next spring. It is likely that a female was following too close to its mother when they attempted to cross the road. Skunks do have a purpose beyond making the summer evenings occasionally unbearable. The skunk is a great insect control assistant and they are the primary diet of great horned owls and in this way serve the greater food chain. They also could get nabbed by coyotes, but usually a coyote that takes a skunk makes it a point not to take

another unless absolutely necessary for survival. Dog owners who see or smell skunks in their area may want to have supplies on hand to remove skunk musk from a pet. Many people use tomato juice but that will stain walls and clothes when the dog shakes it off. Instead, Doty recommends a quart of peroxide with a cup of baking soda and a squirt of dish soap. Scrub this into the coat, avoiding the pet’s eyes. Apply the mixture around the eyes and mouth area using a small rag. Just like with the tomato juice, the peroxide mixture may need more than one application. The smell will fade with time. She also cautioned drivers by saying as with any animal crossing the road, it is safest for the driver not to swerve in order to miss these creatures.

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VFW seeking donations for Christmas baskets Food baskets to be delivered on Sat., Dec. 20 Oregon VFW Post 8739 will once again make up and deliver Christmas food baskets to families and individuals who are in need in the Oregon area. To be placed on the list to receive a basket, any family or individual in need may call the VFW at 815-732-6851

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Get your tickets now for OHS Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 5-6 The deadline for ticket orders for the Oregon High School Madrigal Dinner is Dec. 1. The dinner will be offered on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 6 p.m. in the dining hall at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMC), 1834 S., Ill. 2, Oregon. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include performances by the OHS Madrigal Singers dressed

in traditional English Renaissance costumes, brass instrumentalists, skits reenacted by a cast of local students, narration and introductions by the court jesters, and dinner being served by the worthy wait staff. The cost to attend is $15 per person, which includes dinner and the performance. Make checks payable to OHS Madrigals. To reserve seats, call 815732-5300, ext. 1206, or email

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Church to host blood drive Event is Dec. 9 at Oregon Church of God The Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd., will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center

(RRVBC) will draw blood from 2 to 6 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health, should be eligible to donate blood. The Rock River Valley Blood Center, A National Marrow Donor Program Center, is the sole supplier of blood and related services

During the last week of October, the Oregon FFA chapter attended the 87th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., Nine members attended, and were chaperoned by Josh Nelson, the new FFA Advisor at Oregon High School. The Oregon FFA members rode with FFA chapters from AFC and West Carroll high schools. During the week, the members gained perspective from Nick Vujicic, a

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Public Voice in two hogs for the food pantry and also paid the processing. A meat donation like this couldn’t have come at a better time as we are struggling to get meat for our clients. Thank you so much, Knights of Columbus, for all your support. We are in the middle of our Thanksgiving meal give away and many thanks to all the good folks from the Polo churches as well as others that donated to help purchase these turkey dinners.

And a special thank you to Aiden Messer, a truly generous little guy, who donated his birthday money to the pantry and bought 12 turkey dinners. Way to go, Aiden, and kudos to Aiden’s mom and dad Kate and Matt. All in all we were able to purchase 85 turkey dinners and we are truly blessed. Happy Thanksgiving to all and thank you. Kathy Wragg Director Polo Lifeline Food Pantry

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Oregon hosts Candlelight Walk on Sat., Nov. 29 Oregon business owners and service providers are hoping to bring the holiday spirit to town at the 28th Annual Candlelight Walk, slated for Saturday, Nov. 29. “This much loved holiday event has blossomed into a community tradition that is now attended by folks from far reaching distances,” said Debbie Dickson, executive director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. Candlelight Walk originated many years ago inside Conover Square Mall. The business owners inside this specialty mall wanted to say thank you to a community that had supported them throughout the year. Today, that tradition of giving back remains strong. Red Bow sponsoring businesses want to give back to the community, and one very generous way to do that is to take part in the Candlelight Walk, Dickson said. Candlelight Walk brochures can be found at all Red Bow Sponsor businesses, the Chamber of Commerce (inside the Coliseum), and numerous additional locations around town. Red Bow sponsors have made a financial contribution to help fund Candlelight Walk, and most open their doors for extended hours during this event. Many of these participating businesses will offer their own drawing for “holiday gifts”. The Candlelight brochure

will have all of the Red Bow stops on an easy to read map of downtown Oregon. Many of the businesses are spreading their holiday cheer early by having their gift items already on display with the opportunity to register early for their drawing. What is a “Red Bow?” Just look for the holiday red and white boxes and the big red bows. The businesses with these on display are participating in Candlelight Walk and want to say thank you to the community. When you register for the special prize drawing offered by these businesses, your name will also go into the grand prize drawing for a $250 Candlelight Cash Shopping Spree. The lucky Grand Prize winner will be able to spend their “Candlelight Cash” at any of the Red Bow participating businesses throughout the holiday season. On Nov. 29, with the help of the Oregon Fire Department, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be chauffeured to the Ogle County Courthouse Square to kick off Candlelight Walk. The couple will light the Christmas tree, followed by a stroll to the Coliseum for cozy visits with children of all ages. Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be available from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The Coliseum, located at the corner of North Fourth and Franklin Street, will host the Holiday Gift Fair, Gingerbread

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Kitchen, and the Children’s Winter Quarter Carnival. “Bring the family, young and old alike, for food, fun, and some holiday shopping,” said Dickson. “Plenty of candy canes and good cheer will be on hand, as Santa finds out who has been naughty or nice.” The Candlelight Walk committee is also urging Oregon businesses and residents to light up the town by decorating their home, property, or business with lights, lights and more lights. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Business Decorating Contest — open to all businesses.

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The winner will be chosen by the Candlelight Walk Committee and notified by Dec. 5. This business will be featured in the local newspapers, on the Chamber website and be the proud holder of an impressive traveling trophy. “Show your community support and kick off the holiday season. Let us know that you plan to participate by calling the Chamber at 7322100 today,” said Dickson. The Oregon Park District will once again, sponsor a “Holiday Light Contest”. When you’ve completed your personal holiday work of art, pick up an entry form at the Nash Recreation Center, or find one online at www. oregonpark.org. Contact the park district at 732-3101 for more details. Gingerbread Kitchen, Children’s Winter Quarter Carnival The Gingerbread Kitchen will be serving up goodies like homemade chili and slices of pizza, gingerbread treats, cotton candy, and hot chocolate.

The Winter Quarter Carnival will offer games for children ages 3 to 10 and will feature a winter themed activity. Each game costs a quarter, and every child walks away a winner. Money collected will go to the 4H Club/organization running the game. The carnival will be located in the Coliseum basement from 4 to 8 p.m. during Candlelight Walk. “We extend a huge thanks to the Oregon Park District, the Ogle County Clovers 4H, and Blackhawk Crossing 4H for their help with this event!,” said Dickson. Santa and Mrs. Santa will be on hand at the Winter Carnival as well. Holiday Gift Fair The Coliseum will also host the Holiday Gift Fair featuring a large variety of businesses from outside the downtown area, home based specialties, and local entrepreneurs. Entertainment throughout the evening festivities will be featured at two locations. The Oregon High School Madrigals and Jazz Band will perform at the Coliseum and

children with “Dance with Angie” will perform on the stage. Take a Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane In an effort to maintain safe foot traffic between the Coliseum and Conover Square, Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic. Take a leisurely stroll down Candy Cane Lane and see live reindeer at the First National Bank. Plenty of tempting tasty treats will be available along this avenue of food, too. The Oregon Lions’ Club will be serving up hot dogs and pork chop sandwiches, Hermes Kettle Corn will have popcorn and kettle corn; Cliff’s Apple Cider Donuts will have hamburgers, brats, specialty pies and cider donuts. WRHL (Rochelle Radio), will host a live remote and the Oregon Park District Summit Snowshoe Club will be on hand with displays and demonstrations. For more information visit www.oregonil.com, or call 815-732-2100.

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2014. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

Oregon Community Unit School District 220

206 S Tenth St., Oregon, IL 61061

815-732-5300

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Address

Telephone

Office Hours

School District/Joint Agreement Name

Also by January 15, 2015 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 , will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www.isbe.net. SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2014

Educational Local Sources Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District

1000 2000

State Sources Federal Sources

3000 4000

Total Direct Receipts/Revenues Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures Other Sources/Uses of Funds Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 Other Changes in Fund Balances Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2014

Operations & Maintenance

Debt Services

Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Lynn Ahlgrim, Brenda Anderson, Rayn Ator, Jennifer

Municipal Retirement/Social Security

Capital Projects

Working Cash

Fire Prevention & Safety

Tort

7,021,925

1,269,037

667,899

391,591

375,294

0

98,846

1,249,133

0

0 3,095,526 1,056,090 11,173,541

0 100,000 0 1,369,037

0 0 667,899

0 705,190 0 1,096,781

0 0 0 375,294

0 0 0

0 0 98,846

0 0 1,249,133

0 0 0

12,275,605 133,915 5,669,508 0 4,701,359

1,278,320 12,500 2,146,978 0 2,250,195

734,501 333,454 9,519 0 276,371

1,089,175 159,888 1,178,039 0 1,345,533

471,887 0 248,202 0 151,609

0 0 0 0 0

0 890,917 0 989,763

1,265,798 (895) 38,569 0 21,009

2,201,587 7,568,859 376,033 0 5,743,305

SALARY SCHEDULE OF GROSS PAYMENTS FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL AND NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Gross Payment for Certificated Personnel

Transportation

PAYMENTS TO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION OVER $2,500 EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES Aggregate Amount Person, Firm, or Corporation Person, Firm, or Corporation

Gross Payment for Non-Certificated Personnel Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 John Albaugh, Grace Anderson, Joyce Arbogast,

Aggregate Amount

ACT

3,201

Imprest Fund

Airgas North Central

5,046

Inland Power Group

5008

34,700

Kansas State Bank

76296

AmSan

Bader, Cynthia Basler, rebecca Benge, Marilyn Berg

Cindy Axelson, Melissa Barcai, Cindy Barnhart, Joe

Kathleen Bouska, Tim Bowerman, Tondalaya

Bauer, Charles Beard, Debra Beard, Michelle Beaudot,

AP Exams

6,443

kelley williamson

Brainard, Stan Brandon, Don Carlson, Dana Daub,

Alyssa Behmer, Nicholas Belleque, Carl Berg,

Applied Comm Group

4,655

KMK Media Group

14818

5748 16453

Susan Davis, Kelly Dvorak, Kristen Eckardt, David

David Bjorklund, Kathy Blume, Sandra Blume, Tanya

Hanes, Marica Heuer, Jennifer Kaffenbarger,

Bocker, Susan Braden, Charity Brehm, Diane Brink,

Aramark Rockford

7,749

L & K Electronics

Beatrice Kremske, Mitch Lauer, Ron Lessen,

Janet Brown, Sara Buschek, Carla Byerley, Sonia

Basler's Ace Hardware

4,880

Lakeside Int'l Trucks

27682

Carolyn Luba, Matt Martin, Michele McDonald,

Calhourn, Amanda Callaway, Joyce Callaway, Logan

Bay Bridge Admin.

213,436

Tonja Mennen, Linda Patterson, Joanne Pennock,

Cann, John Carbaugh, Stan Carr, Felicia Carreno,

Kelley Ryan, Dawn Schad, Jeff Schad, Judith Staal, Monique Steer, Wendy Stevens, Mary Sweeney, Linda Warner, Faith Watson, Alicia Bakener, Lynnette Gorsengner, Amy Hannebaum, Judith Nixon, Gayle Noble, Rebecca Anderson, Danielle Benesh, Robert Boers, Phil Bratta, Alice Conrad, Zachary Davidson, Kara Devine, Jennie Eckerd, Wade Hendrickson, Stacey Horstmeier, Michael Kuhn, Andrea Leather, Samantha Lower, Lauren Mays, Jeannette Mingus, Kayla Raper, Tiffany Rufer, Julie Sewell, Ashley Spielman, Jean Welker, Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Kristen Boyer, Catherine Byers,

3340

Large Car Rebuilders

4814

Soren Cates, Amy Clark, Elizabeth Clift, Susan Coine,

Bedford, Freman, Worth

3,079

Lee/Ogle Leadership

4225

Linda Connelly, Jill Corcoran, Jeff Cox, Melanie Cozzi,

Big John Portable Toilet

3,477

Lee/Ogle Regional Office

3099

Bingham Commercial Const

4,095

Letterman's Activity Acct

Egan, John Engel, Doug Engle, Brandon Erickson,

Blitt and Gaines

6,375

Mastercard Corp

57809

Sandra Ewens, Jeanne Ferencak, Sandra Ferge,

Blue Cross Blue Shield

McGraw Hill

12957

Duska Cremer, Chris Criddle, Jacquelyn Criddle, Shane Dalberg, Dale Drexler, Bruna Du Pre, Nathan

Jacqueline Ferris, Jennifer Fox, Lorrie Francis, Rich

1,531,428 41,628

Fritz, Adam Gallardo, Angela George, Jessica Gibler,

Brent Johnson Const

Kelly Gilmour, Nathan Girton, Marjorie Glaser, Jeremy

Carreno Blacktop

7,100

Gramento, Charles Gooch, Ginger Greenfield, Janet

Champion Imaging

3,426

Greenwood, Chris Grimm, Mike Guzman, Patricia

City of Oregon

Hagemann, Karol Hanes, Deborah Harris, Angela Harrolle, Donna Harvey, Tracy Harvey, James Heather, Karen Heller, Earleen Hinton, Charles

26,645

9439

Mechanical Inc

3452

Melyx Inc

3617

Mendards Sterling

5482

MetLife

133534

Coca Cola

18,525

Midwest Mechanical

Comcast

39,205

Moring Disposal

16479

4953

Jordan DeWilde, Elizabeth Garncarz

Hitchcock, Donna Hite, Angela Hollaway, Jay Holley,

Delaney Hansen, Jesse Glim, Tracy

Dana Hopkins, Karen Howard, Joyce Howlett, Julie

Comm High School Dist 117

3,375

Pascua, Katherine Sheridan, Kelly

Hughes, Lyn Hunter, William Huskins, Danielle Hussung

Muller Pinehurst

41364

Albrecht

Linda Jameson, Joyce Jones, Tamara Kavala, Robin

ComEd

5,154

Napa Auto Parts

6902

Keene, David Koeppen, Seth Koeppen, Deanna Koruba

Compass Learning

4,000

National Louis Univ

2550

Justin Lahman, Dawn Manser, Nicole Marchetti, Sherry

Computer Dynamics

2,965

NCS Pearson

Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Megan Adams, Adam Albrecht, Miles Beske, Michelle Bothe, Audra Cronauer, Kristina Crosby, Cole Davidson, Andrew Eckardt, Jamie Fulton, Melissa Heisner,

Marnich, Michael McGuire, Dyan Mowry, Barb Myers,

Conserv FS

Michael Myers, James Nalley, Jean Noonkesser, Alan

92,423

9922

Net 56

26527

Nordman, Jill Nordman, Allison O'Brien, Dororthy Ogburn,

Conserv FS Inc

69,915

Nexus Office Systems

22500

Lillie Orsted, Rachel Perez, Carol Politsch, Duane Pottorff

Constellation

57,061

Nicor

25523

Ronda Himert, Emily Holzner, Abby Howell,

Pamela Pottorff, Kellie Pudlas, Jonathan Pust, Richard

Ryan Huels, Jeff Jahn, Robyn Johnson,

Reed, Cynthia Rolston, Terri Scheidecker, Katie Schmidt,

Constellation New Energy

192,992

Northern Il Disposal

3480

Darren Knuth, Danyel Larsen, Ranae

Carmen Serrano, Amy Smith, Tabitha Smith, Zach Smith,

David A Schaefer Architect

2,500

Leamanczyk, Erin McMaster, Mary Murtaugh,

Nicholas Snyder, Lori Spratt, Alice Starkey, Diana

Norther IL Ed. Consultants

2950

Laurel Olson, Carrie O'Neil, Holly Peterson,

Stienmetz, Steve Stinson, Karrisa Swope, Ben Thomas,

David L Rahn

9,396

Novacast IT Professional

3487

Kim Radostits, Bonnie Rasmussen, Nate Rogers,

Mindy Thomas, Tabitha Todd, Peggie Trampel, Farrell

Dell Marketing

9,410

NWEA

8869

Suzanne Rypkema, Martha Schultz, Jacey

Tremble, Nancy Tuten, Jonathan Unger, Demetrice

Delta Dental of IL

11,310

Schaier, Elizabeth Swartz, Jodi Thomas, Kathi

Vickers, Fiona Waeffler, Heather Walden, Melody Wallace JoLynn Ward, Paula Warner, Greg Welenc, Christina

OCUSD-Blackhawk Center

6909

Digital School Midwest

10,698

OCEC

Weller, Mary Welty, Jessie Whalen, Julie White, Jaymeson

Dixon Glass Co

9,486

Oregon Ed. Association

75277 33748

Tremble, Bridgette Troutt, Kelli Virgil, Quinn Virgil, Donna Wells, Jennifer Wunsch, Philip Yordy,

Wilcox, Kellylyn Wood, Wendy Wussow, Joyce Yoacum,

680620

John Zuber, Jennifer Brady, Shannon Cremeens

Shelly Zuniga, Lindsey Breeden, Sonia Cheever, Doug

Dixon Paint Co

4,236

Oregon Ed. Support Assoc

Stacey Glendenning, Lisa Heal, Sharon Hoover,

Donahue, Carol Eckerd, Barbara Fay, Lewi Glenis,

Edline

7,883

Aaron Sitze, Samantha Smith,

Donna Hoskins, Danielle Jackson, Dennis Kelly, Jennifer

Oregon Elementary

7538

Ehmen Industries

2,673

Oregon High School

66313

Miranda, Jessica Murphy, Jackie Paul, Robin Pearce,

Ellis and Ellis Consulting

3,281

Oregon Park District

171229

Curt Peterson, Leah Ruit

Enerco Corp

3,420

Oregon Super Value

3320

15,595

Pagoda Computers

22144

Pan-O-Gold Baking Paper 101

5313 16895

Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Connie Acree, John Bothe, Mike Boyer, Ellen Bramm, Cheryl Bunton, Kathy Colbert, Jananne Dietrich, Jeff Donmeyer, Julie Ebens, Justin Ebert, Michael Ellis, Linda Engle, Mark Gale, Lori Gipper, Tim Gipper, Joyce Groenhagen, Elizabeth Hall, Kelly Handschuh, Floya Hawkins, Ben Hickerson, Brenda Holm, Tandy Howard, Laurie Hundertmark, Gretchen Ihde-Nelson, Lynn Kaufman, Jennifer Kenney, Nancy Klink, Adam Larsen,

King, John Kilnger, Joyce Langholf, Jason Long, Juanita

Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999

Equilibrium IT Solutions

Marty Boyd, Alexis Cook, Kim Gabel, Marilyn Geiken, John Hite, Kathryn

E-Rate online

6,000

Hoffman, Joan Rasmussen, Steve Burrs

Foley and Foley

3,263

Follett Software Co

5,799

Partstock Computers

Frontier

6,695

Perma Bound

Gallagher Benefits

4,200

Pomps Tire Service

10327

13,179

Precision Control

21978

3,300

ProCom System

4868

59,044

Purchase Power

5239

Deanna Reinbolz, Zach Van Velzer Trudy Whalen, Roi Degner, Ken Jackson

Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Bill Nesemeier, Vern Welp, Shawn Gadow

Geostar Mechanical

Salary Range: $60,000 and over Francis Zelek

Gerald Clark

Marilyn Lillibridge, Diane Lillie, Glen

GHA Technologies

Majewski, Brenda McCasky, Dawn Merrill,

6962 4513

Janice Pattat, Teresa Reed-Schuster, Jody

Gordon Food Service

160,297

RE Wolber and Sons

5464

Ryder, Nicholas Schneiderman, Shirley

Harder Corp

3,808

Regional Office of Ed

21561

Heinemann

4,860

Reliable

Hewlett Packard

3,168

Renaissance Learning

5037

Richard L Johnson

4107

Smith, Marilyn Spangler, James Spratt, Pam Steele, Jeff Stultz, Elizabeth Taylor, Ann Tilton, Susan Tyrrell, Mary Verdun,

21,787

2606

Lily Welp, Sara Werckle, John Young,

Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer

Jennifer Youngren, Joanna Cermak

Holiday Wholesale

5,397

Riddell Sports

9758

Mike Lawton, Karen O'Neil, Diana Stahl

Homefield Energy

7,285

RK Dixon Co

30649

Ernest Turffs Salary Range: $90,000 and over

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Kip Crandall, Thomas Mahoney,

Humanex Ventures

Andrew Nelson, Ken Scott

IASB

342,095 14,283 6,028 11,790

IL Dept of Emp Security

School Specialty

19452

Security Benefit 457

41999

300,090

Secuity Lock Shop

26323

IL Dept of Revenue

424,143

selective insurance

173010

10,650

Sinnissippi Centers

4802

Transfider

3,250

Social Studies School Service

3023

Tremco

3,131

Stan's Performance Shop

4476

US Games

2,560

State Disbursement Unit

US Postal Service

4,750

Sysco Foods

3873 95746

11,128

THIS

130952

Veteran's floor

8,605

TRS

896166

Village of Mt Morris

5,386

Temple's Sporting Goods

2503

VIRCO

10038

The Horton Group

8904

8417

Wright Automotive

18581

Zevit-Redfield & Assoc

10518

Verizon Wireless

VSP

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3211

School Nurse Supply

IMRF The Huff Co

WIPFLI Inc

13600

Incolor Printing

2916

Sauk Valley Media

3264

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Forreston Planning Commission approves business lots The Forreston Planning Commission approved eight of the 10 requests Nov. 20 made by JML, LLC concerning the Village East Estates. Following a lengthy public hearing the commission opened its regular meeting to discuss the request before voting. “I am worried about traffic flow and not being able to get vehicles through,” said planning commission

member Monty Cotter. Village engineer Mick Gronewold said there is currently no parking on Masterson Avenue, the street leading into the subdivision. “Hewitt can have parking on both sides or it can be reduced to one side,” he said. “If is it no parking should there be signs?” said planning commission member Mark Kuelling. Gronewold said signs are put up with village ordinances and they would need to be approved. The planning commission

was deciding on three separate categories of changes. Forreston’s attorney Jack Heaton, of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, Dixon, briefly went over them. The first is re-platting the development. The second is revising text amendments. The third is map amendments. He said each of these was broken into individual items for the commission to vote on. Motions were made for each of the 10 requests. The recommendations made by the Forreston

String Alongs will perform Polo Historical Society members and guests will celebrate “Christmas in the Country” on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Bocker’s Barnacopia, rural Polo. The evening will include a carry-in potluck with drinks furnished. Those attending are asked to bring dishes to pass and their own table service. The group The String-Alongs will present the evening’s entertainment. The String-Alongs, a group of women from the

Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon area, originally formed 18 years ago under the instruction of Shirley Stevens. They continue to perform at local churches, nursing homes, schools and for various community events. Much of their music consists of songs from the Appalachian Mountain region, which has its roots largely in Irish, Scottish, and English music. The mountain dulcimer is a uniquely American

musical instrument. As the instrument’s name suggests, the mountain dulcimer is a quiet and sweet sounding instrument with three strings and was considered a “proper” instrument for women to play. The String-Alongs also enjoy incorporating other instruments into their music, such as the guitar, mandolin, fiddle, ban jammer (banjo sound), and Irish whistle, to add variety and interest to their sound.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group (ENAG) will open its annual November art show during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk, Saturday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. The ENAG studio and gallery is located on the second floor of Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon. This year’s show is dedicated to the memory of Jessie Hinkle, a local artist known for her exceptional scratchboard pictures. Jessie was a member of ENAG from its very beginning in 1957 and was active until her death in June of 2014 at the age of 91. On display will be many of her early paintings and scratchboards as well as

examples of her more recent work. Pages from the ENAG scrapbooks have been reproduced for the public to see. The pages feature Jessie and many of the activities of the early ENAG artists. Also featured are paintings from Carol Ubben’s art class. The class included not only ENAG members but also several non-members. Ubben offers painting classes twice a year at the ENAG Conover Studio. The classes are open to the public, space permitting. Many different forms of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, calligraphy, threedimensional art, prints, cards,

and jewelry. Artists will be on hand to greet guests in the studio. In addition, ENAG members will host the famous Conover Square Holiday Cookie Table on the second floor of the mall. Conover will be filled with live music on both floors. The Oregon High School Madrigal group will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. Professional pianist Andy Strong will play music all evening on the vintage pianos made at the old piano factory which is now Conover Square Mall. Everyone is invited to this celebration of art, community and the upcoming holiday season.

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on all the things for which we are so thankful. We are especially thankful for you, our customers & friends, for without you Bryan’s Repair would not exist. We are thankful for your business and trust in repairing the equipment that is so important in your daily life. Since we opened in June of 1994 many of you have been return customers and for that we are especially thankful. If at any time our work is not meeting your expectations please let us know. Bryan’s Repair is a family owned business just as your’s and you are important to us. In the spirit of the Holiday Season we wish

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Planning Commission will go into effect unless the full village board overturns the recommendations by a 3/4 vote. Heaton said this means that six of the seven on the board would need to vote to change the results of the planning commission. All six of the village trustees and the village

president would vote on the recommendations. The board should discuss the recommendations on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Editor’s note: Planning commission member Don Cook is a member of the school board. Jim Ludwig owner of the property is also a school board member. The

village and Ludwig both use Fehr Graham and Associates for their engineering. Planning commission member Grant Sketo lives in the subdivision and was appointed to the commission in October. The village attorney, Jack Heaton has stated there is no conflict of interest with this discussion and vote.

Planning Commission Vote The recommendations made by the Forreston Planning Commission will go into effect unless the full village board overturns the recommendations by a 3/4 vote. Village attorney Jack Heaton said this means that six of the seven on the board

would need to vote to change the results of the planning commission. All six of the village trustees and the village president would vote on the recommendations. The board should discuss the recommendations on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

Recommended

No recommendation

1 • Remove retail sales from B-1 2 • Create new B-2 business district for retail sales. 3 • Revise setback requirements of R-3 to allow for Duplexes. 4 • Approve preliminary plat of Village East Estates 5 • Approve final play of Village East Estates. These five were unanimous votes. 6 • Rezone lots 1-3 from R-1 to B1 approved 4-2. 7 • Rezone lots 4-8 from R-1 to R-3 approved 5-1. 8 • Rezone Tract 3 from R-1 to B-1 as a buffer approved 4-2.

9 • Tract 1 rezoned from R-1 to B-1 was a split vote 3-3. 10 • Tract 2 rezoned from R-1 to B-1 was a split vote 3-3. Heaton said a split vote is not a recommendation for or against the vote. These will not go into effect unless the village board votes to approve them.

How they Voted The planning commission is made up of Grant Sketo, Monty Cotter, Don Cook, Don DeWall, Jim Phillips and Mark Kuelling. Sketo and Kuelling voted no on items 6 and 8. Sketo voted no on item 7. Sketo, Phillips, and Kuelling voted no on items 9 and 10.

David L. Rahn Junior High academic teams competed against Polo, ‘Bago The David L. Rahn Academic Bowl teams were in action the last few weeks. On Nov. 3, the Eagles hosted Aplington Middle School from Polo. In the eighth grade match, the Eagles struck first when Michael Bower buzzed in on a literature question. DLR was a roll and ended the half with an 80-20 advantage. Blake Donmeyer took over in the second half, correctly answering five of the final ten toss-up questions. The Eagles were victorious, 170-60. Donmeyer led the team with seven correct responses. For the seventh graders, both teams encountered a difficult set of questions. On the night, only seven correct toss-up questions were answered right. Unfortunately, the Eagles only provided two of those responses. One came from Tanner Clayton in geology and the

other from Meghan Gracyalny in history. DLR lost to Polo, 30-95. On Nov. 11, the Eagles were on the road to Winnebago. The eighth graders competed first. The Eagles looked strong early, holding a 50-35 lead at the break. DLR built their lead to 125-85 with only three questions remaining. The host Indians answered the final two questions correctly and picked up some bonus points to win an exciting match, 125-140. Evan Ruthe led DLR with three correct answers. The seventh graders were stunned in their match against the Indians. The Eagles only responded correctly to one spelling question by Gracyalny to drop the match, 15-135. On Nov. 17, the Eagles hosted Byron. The seventh graders were up first. Again, the Eagles were plagued by

poor responses and a strong opponent. The Tigers easily took the match, 40-115. Nolan Thomas and Andy Harshman each provided a right answer for DLR. The eighth grade match was much closer. Byron was on the scoreboard first with a science question. The Eagles countered with three answers in presidents, math and vocabulary. The home team led at halftime, 65-45. The Eagles pulled ahead in the second half, answering five of ten toss-up questions to win, 15585. John Jacoby and Ruthe led the team with three responses each. The Eagles will have one final regular season match at Ashton-Franklin Center on Dec. 1 before competing in the Route 72 Conference Tournament on Dec. 13 at DLR.

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Lady Hawks take second at tip-off tourney Oregon falls to Mendota 58-35 in title game By Andy Colbert Reporter The unofficial championship of the Oregon Tip-Off Classic occurred in the semifinals when 3A power Mendota beat defending 2A state runnerup Prophetstown 43-36 in an overtime thriller. Officially, Mendota beat Oregon 58-35 in the championship game later that night, but there was no doubt that the top two teams had already met earlier. The Lady Hawks had their way with Ottawa Marquette in the semis, taking control in the second quarter and cruising to a 54-42 win. In the championship tilt, Mendota and its fleet of agile 6-footers raced off to a 48-16 halftime lead. Emy Wright, who had a school-record 40 points in the opener against Hall, was held to five first half points by the aggressive Lady Trojan defense. “I think Mendota will be up there with Byron and Lutheran,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “Mendota’s had the same team for the last 3 years...so they have a very experienced group of seniors that are really tough to play against. Byron and Lutheran will be the same way. We came out a little shellshocked against them, so I’m confident that next time we’ll be more prepared.” Wright managed 19 points,

Emylyn Wright goes up for layup during tournament action. The senior guard was named to the alltournament team. Photo by Chris Johnson

to go along with efforts of 21, 33 and 40 points in the previous games on her way to being named all-tournament. “Emy had a great tournament all-around,” Eckardt said. “She’s averaging not only 28.3 ppg, but also near 10 rebounds, 10 steals, and 4-5 assists per game as well. So to have her contributing in every aspect of the game is what really stuck out to me at our tournament.” Sisters Abby and Ali Bromenschenkel combined for 29 points and Amy Devitt added 13 for Mendota. Oregon defeated Pecatonica 58-34 and Hall 63-38 to advance to the semifinals. Right from the start, Wright made her presence known with 16

Oregon’s Ally Bartling fights to put up a shot early in the first quarter against Pecatonica during Oregon’s Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 21. Photo by Chris Johnson

first-quarter points against Hall on the way to the record-setting effort of 40 points, which outscored the other team entirely. She had 15 baskets, including two 3-pointers and made 8-of-10 free throws. In the win over Pec, Anni Wilson contributed nine points and Ally Bartling added eight. Against Marquette, it was Kelsey Pudlas and Wilson with eight points to back up the 21 by Wright. “We had good balanced

contributions from everyone on the team,” Eckardt said. “Ally Bartling is leading us in rebounding. Kelsey Pudlas took 3 charges in the Ottawa Marquette game (most certainly a school record)!” So what did Eckardt learn about her team after four games? “We certainly have a lot of potential,” Eckardt said. “I was very pleased with our defensive effort for most of the games, and especially rebounding as well. I think as we continue

practicing and getting used to each others’ tendencies on the floor, our offensive efficiency will rise as well.” Polo took 10th place out of the 12 teams with a 50-40 loss to Rockford Christian. Keeley Meyer led the Lady Marcos with 16 points, followed by Paige Peterson with 10 and Madison Merdian with 6. Polo had difficulty stopping all-tournament selection Jalyn Pennay, who dumped in 23 points. Polo lost it first two games of the tournament, but edged

Milledgeville 37-34 Saturday morning. Peterson had the hot hand with 16 points, but the difference maker was Hannah Grobe making four of five free throws in the critical fourth quarter. Haley Cisketti and Jozi Grobe had six points each. “We might have to consider getting in a different tournament,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. “We been taking some tough losses over the years here.”

Hawks’ goal: compete and improve every night By Andy Colbert Reporter It is a smaller than normal group for the Oregon boys basketball team, but it is a cohesive one says coach Quinn Virgil. “We have just 10 juniors and seniors and sometimes that is better than 15-18 on a team,” Virgil said. “This year, we’re not talking about records. We want to compete hard every night and improve.” The bulk of the talent comes from a junior class that has the best pure shooter Quinn has coached at Oregon

in Trevor Otten. “He snuck up on people last year,” Virgil said. “Now, he can’t just be a shooter. He’ll need to go to the hole. What will help is that he has gotten stronger and has improved his ball-handling.” Another athletic junior is 6-foot-4 Jerrick Orsted. He didn’t play as freshman, but matriculated to a starting position by the end of the year and made key contributions in the regional. “He’s not a banger, but an athletic guy,” Virgil said. “He’s got a huge upside. I’m hoping for big things.” Another big man will be

long and rangy 6-3 senior Matt Wasilewski, who became a part-time starter last year. “He was raw, but he loves the game of basketball,” Virgil said. Virgil calls senior Skylar Short the most athletic player on the team and someone who’s not afraid to go to the basket and score. Carson Buck got a taste of regional play as a sophomore and will be counted on for his shooting touch. “He’s a streaky shooter. If teams focus on Trevor, it will free Carson up,” Virgil said. Two juniors that will be

spending a lot of time in the backcourt are Mitchell Nehrkorn and Jarrett Reynolds. Both are quick and athletic. Nehrkorn will play point and off guard. “Jarrett is our best competitor and is smart,” Virgil said. Coming off the bench will be guard Trey Wilson, forward Sukhdeep Gill and 6-4 Zach Stromberg. Virgil also plans to dress sophomores Kole Mowry and Andrew Newman. “Offensively, this will be my best-shooting team,” Virgil said. “Otten was 46

percent for 3-pointers and we think Carson can shoot well.” On defense, look for Oregon to use more 1-3-1 than in the past. They will be about 60 percent man-toman and 40 percent 1-3-1. Previously, that ration was 80-20. “We’re not tall, but we’re long. On offense, we’ll push it a little more,” Virgil said. The Big Northern conference returns a 3A state fourth-place finisher in Rockford Lutheran and a 3A regional champ in newcomer Dixon, which returns virtually its entire team, including a D-I recruit.

Winnebago is one of the top 2A programs in the state. “Our conference is as good as any in the state,” Virgil said. “Other than Auburn, we could match up with the NIC10.” Winnebago’s leading scorer transferred to Auburn, but they have other pieces. Lutheran returns several key players and Mendota has everyone back but its center. Byron had an outstanding sophomore class and Rock Falls will be looking to regain the glory of the past. Oregon opens up play this week at its own tournament at the Blackhawk Center.

Forreston beats Galena 28-20 to advance to finals Cards to play for 1A title this Friday, 10 a.m. By Andy Colbert Reporter In a 28-20 semifinal win over Galena in the 1A playoffs on Nov. 22, Forreston had to overcome more than untimely penalties, poor field position, fourth-down gutwrenchers and a 2-touchdown deficit. It desperately needed to shed the bridesmaid label that has haunted a proud football program for over a decade. After losing to the eventual state champ seven times since 2001, Forreston is headed to the state finals for the first time in school history. “I’ve been on the losing side of a lot of those games and have had to console those players,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said Saturday night. “This win is for all the people who wore Forreston colors. To win in front of the home crowd in such dramatic fashion - there’s a lot of

emotion right now.” Forreston never had the lead until 14 seconds remained in the game. That’s when quarterback Robert DeVries found a crease made by linemen Brady Bronkema and Aidan Carr over the right side of the line and ran 12 yards for a touchdown. “That drive was won in the summer, with all our hard work,” Diduch said. “These guys just believed.” With the score tied 20-20 and the Cardinals facing a fourth-and-2, there never was any question about attempting a field goal, especially with the slippery turf. Diduch called his quarterback’s number and once DeVries got through the meat of the large and physical Galena defensive front, the allstater outraced the secondary for the winning score. “That was our bread and butter and we hit it just right,” DeVries said. “I looked like the hero, but the line opened the gates.” DeVries made an equally big play minutes earlier. Facing another fourth-and-2 on the same drive,

DeVries rolled out to pass and couldn’t find an open receiver. With three defenders in hot pursuit, he nearly slipped but managed to step out of bounds a half of a football ahead of the firstdown marker. “We kept him in check as well as we could,” Galena coach Ed Freed said. “Great players like him step up when they need to.” On the winning drive, Forreston started at its own 14yard line with 5:29 left in the game. With fullback Spencer Cruthis (19-94) carrying the bulk of the load, the Cardinals ran 14 straight running plays before Wyatt Kerchner caught a 6-yard pass to set up DeVries’ winning run. “At halftime, we got a motivational speech from our quarterback,” receiver Keegan Akins said. “He gave us a mouthful. In the first half, we didn’t have our heads in the right place. We weren’t playing like it could have been our last game. We didn’t win as one person, we won as a whole team.” It was definitely all hands

on deck as Forreston (behind 20-12) faced a much more daunting task on its previous score. After squandering a scoring possibility on its

first drive of the second half With the Pirates creating because of penalties, the problems on defense, Cardinals got the ball back at Forreston desperately needed their own 4-yard line following a big play to get out of the a punt. Turn to B2

Forreston’s Max Barkalow runs through a hole during semifinal action against Galena on Nov. 22. Forreston will play Carollton for the state title on Nov. 28. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Forreston’s Robert DeVries looks to break tackles after Jacob Cunningham flipped a defender to clear a path. Photo by Chris Johnson

Polo Marcos are poised for another successful season By Andy Colbert Reporter A winning attitude goes a long way in propping a sports program up to levels unimagined. That’s what is happening with the Polo boys basketball team. After three straight 20-win seasons under coach Matt Messer, Polo is poised for another successful campaign. “Practices have been unbelievably competitive,” said Messer, who is 135-89 in

nine years at Polo. “We have 10 kids that could start. This is a great group of seniors.” Messer also has a junior that has played on varsity since his freshman year in Brad Cavanaugh, a 6-foot-3 guard. Even without Cavanaugh, the sophomores went undefeated in the conference last year, giving further rise to Polo’s continuing prowess on the hardwood in the years to come. “Couple that with our football success and it does

develop winning attitudes,” Messer said. The Marcos did lose a lot from last year’s 23-8 team, including AJ Dollmeyer, Brian Cavanaugh and Zach Quaco. Returning seniors Max Simmons (6-2 forward) and Matt Handel (5-9 guard) both saw plenty of time on varsity. Other who helped out on varsity were Austin Webb, Brooks Grobe and the tallest player on the team, 6-4 junior Wyatt Patterson. Turn to B3

hole. They got it from a 20yard sweep by Logan Roberts, with Akins sealing down and Max Barkalow on the lead block. “That may have been the biggest play of the game. It opened things up for us.” Diduch said. Then on second-and-20, the acrobatic Kerchner stole the ball in mid-air after a Galena defender caught it first. That gave Forreston the ball in Galena territory. Eight plays later and another unfortunate Cardinal penalty, it was fourth-and-4 from the 5-yard line. DeVries rolled out to pass and found a wide-open Dylan Hensley in the end zone for the score, making it 20-18. DeVries ran in the keeper in to tie the game 20-20 with the third quarter coming to an end. “Everyone from Galena was on the goalline and there was no free safety,” said Hensley, who scored his firstever touchdown. “That was letting Robert be an athlete,” Diduch said. “He had three options (to throw at) or he could run.” After giving up 226 yards and 20 first half points to Galena and its talented running back Bruce Scharpf (28-172), Forreston only allowed 58 yards in the second half. A key play came midway

Forreston vs. Carrollton Nov. 28, 10 a.m. Memorial Stadium, Champaign through the fourth quarter with the score tied 20-20 and Galena in Cardinal territory. Lineman Dalton Blatter had an 8-yard sack of Alex Townsend to stop the drive’s momentum. After an incompletion, Forreston got the ball back on a punt for the winning drive. “I knew we needed to have a stop,” said the 195-pound Blatter, who was outweighed by at least 40 pounds across the line. “We didn’t play our greatest first half and had to do something to change the game around.” “They came out ready in the second half. It was incredibly frustrating,” 6-3, 260-pound Pirate lineman John Baltierra said. In the first half, Galena effectively mixed the pass and run to take a 6-0 lead on a Scharpf touchdown after a 13play, 63-yard drive. Galena had the chance to score again after a Cardinal fumble, but fumbled it right back. Taking over its their own 18-yard line, the Cardinals made it 6-6 on a 25-yard fly pass down the sideline from DeVries to Akins.

Scharpf then broke off consecutive runs of 46 and 21 yards to give Galena a 13-6 advantage. “He’s a beast to take down,” Forreston defensive coordinator Kyle Zick said. “Galena’s one great team. We went from a 5-man front to 3-man to utilize our linebackers more.” The Pirates upped their lead to 20-6 on an 11-yard pass from Townsend to Sawyer Mullane. “We got the start we wanted, but they made adjustments,” Freed said. More poor field position, penalties and a shanked punt gave the ball back to Galena in Cardinal territory late in the second quarter, but DeVries came to the rescue in the form of an interception. Barkalow pulled his team to within 20-12 on a jet sweep for 30 yards and also gave the favored Forreston team a much-needed jolt. “We we’re trying to do too much in the first half,” defensive end Kendall Kuelling said. “In the second half, we played our butts off. The offense executed and we started tackling as a team on Scharpf.” In the 1A state finals, Forreston will play Carrollton, a 22-7 winner over Camp Point Central, Friday at 10 a.m. in Champaign.

Wilmington ends Tigers season in 3A semifinal Byron falls to Wildcats 43-16 in 3A semifinal By Andy Colbert Reporter Byron’s dream of a 3A football state title appearance fell apart at Wilmington on Nov. 22 with a 46-13 loss to the Wildcats. Still coach Jeff Boyer was pleased to see the progress of his team since a 1-2 start to the season. “I’m so proud,” Boyer said. “After that start, we put

it together. We have a lot of young kids coming back and I would envision us having another good year.” Byron finished at 8-5 and had one sliver of hope against undefeated Wilmington. Just before halftime, and aided by a pair of penalties against the aggressive Wildcats (8-for95 yards), Payton Janssen found Zack Cogswell for a 17-yard touchdown. That cut Wilmington’s lead to 19-6 with the Tigers to receive the ball on the second-half kickoff. “After that score, we had a chance,” Boyer said. “We

got one first down after the kickoff, but sputtered after that.” Forced to get away from its game plan, Byron began to take gambles on offense and the result was back-to-back turnovers in the third period, one an interception and the other a fumble. “We were forced to get out of out comfort zone,” Boyer said. “No doubt, they dictated the game.” Byron’s game plan coming in was to stop the run,

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Polo Marcos poised for another successful season Turn to B2 “We have more depth and diversity,” Messer said. “We should be more balanced on offense this year and have more shooters to space the floor. We have more team speed than last year.”

With the 6-7 Dollmeyer gone, Polo with not have the same presence in the post. “One concern will be our ability to rebound,” Messer said. “We must be willing to work harder than we did last year. If we can continue to our team chemistry from

last year, we will be able to compete with anybody in the conference.” This season promises to be another compelling test for the Marcos. Last year, Polo started fast, having an outstanding finish at the Forreston Tourney

and winning the Eastland tourney. They took some tough losses the second half of the season, including at a brutally challenging regional. In conference play, Polo was 9-4. “The conference is as deep as it’s been in my nine

years,” Messer said. “I think Aquin is the top team, but I can think of at least five teams that will be challenging for the conference crown. Hopefully, we can be one of those teams.” Polo has relied on court speed and hustle to have an

edge over opponents. This year should be no different. “We will need our defense to help us score easy buckets in transition,” Messer said. “Then we have to be able to execute our offense in the half court and be willing to play as a team.”

Sports Column Cardinals coach was right with his prediction By Andy Colbert Reporter Credit to the great prognosticator Denny Diduch. In a pre-game interview, he specifically told me that the Forreston-Galena game would come to the very end and not be a repeat of the three-touchdown win by Cardinals in Week 1. I know coaches try to have a modicum of humility and respect for their opponent, but coach Diduch nailed this one. Fourteen seconds away from overtime, the Cardinals finally scored the winning

touchdown, giving a sense of relief to all Forreston fans and that includes me. I always appreciated Forreston boys and girls athletics, but ardently became a Cardinal football fan after watching the Ottawa Marquette game two years ago. Something else that stood out at that game was the potential for greatness with the sophomores on the roster. I remember thinking that these guys are going to be 1A state champs in 2014, basing that on the fact Forreston (2011, 2012, 2013) was already playing near that level and would only be getting better. The major drawback would be getting out of the brutal playoff run of NUIC teams or someone like Stark County. The 2011 through 2013

teams could have just as easy been downstate, but for that fact. The Galena game proved that point. Make no mistake. Forreston was the superior team, but once Galena scored on the opening drive, the tenor changed. If they had not converted on that fourth-and-6 (a 10pass to Scharpf) to keep the drive alive, it’s a totally different game. Forreston gets the ball back on downs and probably goes the other way for the score. That’s how critical one play can be. Forreston seemingly got out of his game and was playing catch up the rest of the way. Special teams also hurt Forreston, with the Pirates average starting possession at the 41, while the Cardinals

began at the 22. With nine possessions each, that’s a 171-yard disadvantage for Forreston. Throw in the drive-killing penalties and the recipe was in place for a lesser team to win. And, that’s almost what happened. Before the Forreston game, I took in the EPC-Fieldcrest contest at Lanark. A big thank you for the 2 and 5 start times so fans could see both. Like Forreston, EPC also trailed 20-6 in its game before pulling out the win. I know you Forreston people will want to celebrate after the 1A championship game on Friday, but EPC is worth staying around to watch. I was amazed how 10 guys played both ways and they overcame a size disadvantage.

A very athletic Fieldcrest team went about 6-5, 260 across the line and EPC was able to whip up on them. What separates EPC from other teams is its ability to execute diverse plays at such a high level. Those kids seem to be mentally and physically gifted and certainly that is also a testament to the type of coaching they receive. I wonder if Forreston’s 54-21 loss to EPC was beneficial in the long run to the Cardinals? No doubt, the Wildcatz are for real. Here’s hoping Forreston and EPC can achieve the rarity of having two teams from the same division within a conference claim state titles in the same year. And, did you know the three schools (Dakota, Galena, Le-Win) eliminated by one another this year in

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Sunset Golf Club Season may be over, but get ready for 2015! By Bill Coffman Sunset Golf Club “This one’s for you Rowdy!” Those words and reminiscing around the dining room table always stirs up an Old Home Week story or two. And there’s not many of those stories that don’t include several of the founding Old Home Week faithful like Glen “Rowdy” Rowe, Marv “Grandpa” Miller, Oscar Spink, Jack Steed and Hoof Martin and their band of Arizona misfits just to name a few. I’ve been told that Sunset Happenings actually gets read. So for all of you Old Home Week participants that read this rag, here’s your challenge; tell us your favorite OHW story or several if you have them.

Send them to the Sunset e-mail or Post Office box at the end of this article. We’ll begin saving these in a Sunset Old Home Week Scrapbook so we can share them with old friends and new. Old Home Week is not the same as it used to be, but it’s rich in tradition and we want to make sure that our new participants know how you all made it happen. We hope we hear from several of you. And for those of you that can still swing a club, remember we’ve got almost a full week of Sunset activities brewing up for July. Stay tuned and plan to attend. Recent Activities Last 2014 Board Meeting – The final board meeting of the year yielded some lively discussions. Our membership was a bit off this year, mainly due to our aging demographic. But increased green fees, many successful playdays, and some surprise donations from our Friends of Sunset

helped to offset member dues. We’re doing a lot better than many of the local courses from a financial standpoint and much of that is a tribute to watching our bottom line, and the golf attraction that is Sunset. We’re hopeful that we can lure some new recruits in 2015. We’re in pretty good shape financially but we have to keep the gas on the pedal. For starters, once again, we are keeping our fees the same as last year. And, again, we’re offering new members a discount for their first year. In addition, any member that recruits and brings in at least one new member will also pay the new member annual fee. That’s like making a hundred bucks. To qualify, the new member(s) must put your name on their application form. We also are offering new Junior Members a $25 dollar discount. Any current Junior Members that recruit a new member also save $25 dollars on their membership as well.

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St. James will hold bake sale The annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the women of St. James Lutheran Church, rural Forreston, will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forreston State Bank. The bake sale will include

all varieties of Christmas treats, cookies, cakes, pies, candies, breads, and snacks. All proceeds from this sale will be used to further many local and global charitable projects.

RRC planning a trip in April Rock River Center has planned a trip to the Circa ’21 Broadway Dinner Playhouse on Wednesday, April 15. The all new show is “The Last Potluck Supper” by The Church Basement Ladies. It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Members of the Ogle County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recently went on their annual shopping Celebration, and past trip for HOPE of Rochelle. The shopping trip is funded by the special Care Abounds in Communities program. parishioners have gathered Thrivent shoppers pictured left to right with $1,000 worth of goods are: Pat Burch, Rochelle; Leona Nelson, to share hot dish, bars, and Mt. Morris; Janie Kampf, Rochelle, HOPE Shelter Coordinator; Pam Bauer, Rochelle; Ruth Bunger, Rochelle; stories from the last 100 Carl Nelson, Mt. Morris, and Stan Eden, Oregon. Photo supplied years. As the women work in the kitchen, these shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks. The Office of the Illinois and safety measures should be method of turkey frying follow protective clothing when Travel back to 1897, and State Fire Marshal (OSFM) followed closely to prevent the following guidelines: adding or removing food from meet Vivian’s grandmother, is urging residents across accidents, injuries, and fires,” • Keep the turkey fryer in the fryer. one of the founding members the state to keep in mind said State Fire Marshal full view while the burner • Check the oil temperature of the church. the importance of fire Larry Matkaitis. “Following is on. Do not leave fryers frequently. See Karin as a newlywed, safety during the upcoming instructions and safety tips unattended as many units do • Never let children or pets Thanksgiving holiday closely will prevent the turkey not have thermostat controls. near the fryer when in use and weekend. fryer to turn into a devastating • Never use the turkey fryer after the turkey is removed; Reports from the National tragedy”. indoors, on, under, or close to the cooking pot can remain Fire Protection Association According to the National a garage, breezeway, carport, dangerously hot for hours. (NFPA) continue to indicate Fire Incident Reporting porch, or any structure that • To avoid spill over, do not that Thanksgiving is the System (NFIRS), deep fryers can catch fire. overfill the fryer. Dr. Mike Nelson, local leading day for home cooking were considered the main • Place turkey fryer in an • Use well-insulated doctor, is fires in the United States. cause of 16 fires in Illinois last open area away from all walls, potholders or oven mitts when chiropractic scheduled to speak at Rock The OSFM also year. fences, or other structures, touching pot or lid handles. recommends using the According to the U.S. and on a flat surface to reduce • Never use water to River Center in December traditional oven as the safest Consumer Product Safety accidental tipping. extinguish a grease fire. and January. His topics vary way to cook the turkey. Using Commission (CPSC) 44 • Completely thaw (USDA If a fire occurs, call 9-1-1 each month, highlighting health issues and answering a deep fryer carries enormous incidents involving turkey says 24 hours for every 4 immediately. risk of serious injuries and fryers were reported in the to 5 pounds) and dry turkey • Keep a fire extinguisher questions. The programs begin at fires. U.S. including civilian burns, before cooking. Wet or frozen nearby. “If a turkey fryer is going to explosions, and carbon turkeys can produce excessive For additional home fire 10:30 a.m. with a potluck be used, instructions should be monoxide poisoning. hot oil splatter when added to safety information please visit lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. The scheduled programs read before use, the appliance OSFM recommends the oil. the OSFM website at: www. are: should only be used outdoors, consumers who prefer this • Cover bare skin with sfm.illinois.gov.

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cautiously navigating her way through the politics of the kitchen, and be there on that day, in 1944, when Mavis first barreled her way through the swinging door. As they time-jump through a century, these ladies manage to serve up a rib-tickling panorama of the changes in the kitchen, without spilling a drop of their egg coffee. The show is rated PG. The cost to attend is $70 for members, and $75 for non-members. Prepaid registration is required for this trip and can be made at the Rock River Center. Reservation deadline is March 12. For more information call 815-7323252.

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talks at senior center Friday, Dec. 19: “How to Fight Off Colds and Flu” Friday, Jan. 16: “Getting in Shape for Spring” Programs are intergenerational. Students from Oregon High School will join participants from the center. Participants who plan to stay for lunch should call the center at 815-732-3252 and bring a dish to pass.

Dixon’s Christmas Walk to be held on Friday, Dec. 5 The 26th Annual Dixon Christmas Walk will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in downtown Dixon. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Streetscape Dedication Ceremony at the corner of First and Hennepin. At 6 p.m. the Tree Lighting Ceremony at KSB Hospital will be held featuring the arrival of Santa Claus. The popular Great Snowball Drop will take place in front of Dixon Paint Company at 8 p.m. with many great prizes from local businesses. Each snowball participant will get a prize this year. One of the prizes is a flat

screen TV from Blackhawk Insurance. Other highlights include: The Loveland Community House Christmas Open House with performances from Viva! violin students, Cookie Decorating at the Next Picture Show, Hot Wheels races at SherwinWilliams, A Christmas Story themed Pictures with Santa at Living Well Church in the Mini Mall, Jeremy the Amazer at Fifth Third Bank, Blacksmith Demonstration from John Deere Historic Site, Live Reindeer, Bridge of Art Holiday Windows, and much more. On Saturday, Dec. 6, Breakfast with Santa will be

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offered at the Lee County Senior Center and Post House Ballroom. There will be a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, and much more. The Dixon Municipal Band Christmas Concert is Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Historic Dixon Theatre. There is a $5 donation at the door. For more information, call 815-288-2308 or riverfrontdixon@gmail.com.

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Learn how to care for all quilts The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer a free program regarding the care of heirloom quilts on

Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center. 7993 N. River Rd., Byron. Quilt expert Donna Langford

Tour meeting at RRC Join in for a special tour preview highlighting the 2015 tour schedule. The preview will be on Monday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center. Joe Conroy, president of American Classic Tours, Inc., will return and provide an informative program complete with beautiful images of these destinations. American Classic Tours, Inc., Grayslake, offers

deluxe, well-paced, allinclusive tours throughout North America. Come and learn about their unique, topquality itineraries. American Classic Tours, Inc., has been a proud partner of the Rock River Center for over 25 years. Pre-registration is requested by calling Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 or toll free at 1-800-541-5479 by Tuesday, Feb. 17.

will share low-budget methods to provide optimum environments for treasures, quilts and other textiles. Discussion includes temperature, humidity, light, pests, storage boxes and location. A trunk show of examples of historic quilts will also be part of the program. The public is also encouraged to bring in their own family quilts to establish when they were made and other specific questions regarding their care. Langford has been quilting for over two decades and enjoys helping others preserve their family memories. She is the Curator for the

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association and has been a museum curator at local museums for twenty years specializing in collections management and preservation. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Textile History/ Quilt Studies from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. No advance registration is required for this program which is designed for ages 12 and up. For more information call 815-234-8535 or visit the Byron Forest Preserve District website at www. Donna Langford will talk about how to care for heirloom byronforestpreserve.com quilts on Sunday, Dec. 7. Photo supplied

Obituaries Lillian M. McCanse Lillian May Griffin was born on April 12, 1929 in Fullerton, Neb., to Hugh Jay and Alta Cora (Igo) Griffin. In 1930, the family moved to Donna, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, a few miles from the Mexican border; Lil became a lifelong fan of Mexico and its people. In her senior year, the Griffin family relocated to LaGrande, Oregon, where “Texas Lil” met James Edson McCanse; they were married one year later, in 1947. They moved between LaGrande and Corvallis while Ed earned an agricultural engineering degree from Oregon State University. When Ed was hired by John Deere in 1957, Ed and Lil moved with their five children to Moline, Ill. In 1961, with all children under 13 and while holding a full time job, Lillian graduated summa cum laude from the inaugural class of Moline Community College with an associate of arts in Liberal Arts. In 1962, when Ed became the chief engineer for Wood Brothers Manufacturing Company, they moved to Oregon. Oregon became Ed and Lillian’s beloved hometown. They were involved in launching Autumn On Parade. For many years they hosted the annual neighborhood picnic; Lillian helped maintain the neighborhood history journal. They spearheaded the “Save Woods” movement when Hesston moved Woods’ manufacturing to Kansas. Both were passionate about and very involved in the saving and restoration of the Chana School. And for 44 years, they lived in and loved the home that Ed and his four sons built in 1969. After Lillian graduated with a bachelor of science in Education from NIU, she thoroughly enjoyed 12 years of teaching third and fourth grades in Mt. Morris. She was known for her special projects, i.e. her decorated panoramic sugar Easter eggs; huge paper mache masks; molded paperclay topographical maps; units on Mexico with special dishes, dances and songs; and more. Lillian enjoyed the craft of creating a household. She was a talented seamstress. Her pièce de résistance was

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the stunningly beautiful white velvet wedding gown sewn for Donna, Rod’s wife. She knitted and crocheted afghans and throws; she canned vegetables, fruits, and pickles; she was a good cook; she baked and enjoyed decorating cakes; she gardened. Lillian’s “Love Affair With The Taco” was legendary - in fact, she wrote that legend! She and a friend began making tacos in Donna when she was about 8 or 9, and even made them for a women’s organization fundraiser. When she moved from Texas, she missed tacos so much that her sister sent her canned tortillas. In Moline, she found a source for great tortillas; authentic MexTex Tacos

quickly became a family favorite. Soon she was making them for friends of the family, and then friends of friends, and so it grew. In 1968, she opened a taco stand at the Ogle County Fair, then added other county fairs, and for one year ran a MexTex restaurant in Rockford.

Her introduction of tacos to northern Illinois far predates any of the Mexican fast food restaurant chains. People at the county fair stand would say, “I want one of the Texas Tay-co things.” Even today, there are people who come to their church’s Tex-Mex Taco stand at the Pecatonica Fair just to have the best tacos of the year. Of course, in Lillian’s home tacos were — and still are — the family meal. Lillian enjoyed games – especially card games. She taught her children the fine points of double solitaire (how to cheat with finesse.) She and Ed were inveterate bridge players, and for years were members of more than one bridge league. They enjoyed it so much

they frequently - and heatedly - reviewed each other’s tactics during the next day’s drive to church. After Ed retired from Wood Brothers and Lillian retired from teaching, they started a consulting business that provided manufacturing safety seminars and training, expert witness testimony, and engineering design services, while continuing the farming and Christmas tree operations they already ran with son Rick. Ed provided the expertise; Lillian ran the office. They were introduced to computers at age 65 and both became totally proficient with the range of software programs required to run a complex and successful business. With Rick’s help, the

business grew into a manufacturing company of tree farm equipment. They sold the business in 1999 and retired for keeps. Lillian and Ed have 20 grandchildren; they were a source of great pride and joy. Lillian loved gathering them together for Thanksgiving and Easter, special occasions, and weeks at a lake. She traveled with them. With between 7 and 19 grandchildren in tow, she, with three of their moms, traveled to Yellowstone, British Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks, Oregon and Washington, Florida, Charleston, and Washington D.C. . She was the force behind Turn to B6

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Obituaries From B5 the many dozens of weeks that her grandchildren spent together, creating the close friendships that exist between many of them today. Lillian was fearless. In 1971, when she and two teaching colleagues drove to Mexico, once the family waved goodbye no one heard a word from them until they arrived home three weeks later. When Ed began selling products designed and manufactured for the Christmas tree industry, frequently Lillian (by herself) drove the 27-foot motor

Darlene A. Snyder Darlene A. Snyder, 78, German Valley, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Darlene was born on Oct. 14, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Busker) Funk. She was raised by her stepfather, George Christjans. Darlene married Donald Snyder in Baileyville on Oct. 25, 1956. She was a member of Baileyville Reformed Church and then attended Silver Creek Reformed Church. She was a homemaker.

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home to and from the trade shows, towing a trailer with demo products behind. She would round up the help needed to unload and set up. She would manage the booth for the long weekend, demonstrating and taking orders for the Shakees, Stumpees, and Heftees. Lillian made and kept good friends. Through 2008, she and Ed traveled to all the high school reunions in LaGrande, Oregon, and Donna, Texas. They sent a Christmas letter almost every year for more than 45 years. They gathered with high school friends and cousins in California for a month or more each winter after they retired. And during their

many travels, they created new friendships even while visiting existing friends around the country. Lillian loved animals and always had a dog or a cat – or both. Her dogs especially were treasured companions. She was so attached to their Pomeranian, Otto, that when he died, they immediately adopted another and named him Otto 2. He, too, was well loved and pampered. Lillian died at The Terrace, Pinecrest Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at age 85. She is survived her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: daughter Sandi (and David Wood), Audrey Wood [Blake

{Brayton}], Loren (and Lindsay Watkins) Wood [Roux, Georgia], Katie (& Matt Znameroski) [Tyler, Ingrid], Marci Wood, Jordan (and Callie Kreidler) Wood; son Rod (and Donna Tichler) McCanse, Betsy McCanse [Zoe Sherbet], KateAnne (& Jon Van Lente) [Susie, Drew, Courtney, Natalie, Conner], Andrew McCanse, Emily (& Amir Rahemi) [Lucas, Braydon], Megan McCanse; son Don (and Jude Bonavia) McCanse, Josie McCanse, Michael McCanse, Cara (and D.J. David), Jackie (and Rae Allen), Hilary McCanse; son Rick (and Becky Jansma) McCanse, Seth (and Jessica Marchbank) McCanse [Grayson], Anna (and Jerome

Darlene enjoyed listening to the Oak Ridge Boys, attending 39 of their concerts. She was an avid Chicago Bulls fan and enjoyed camping. Surviving is her husband, Donald Snyde, German Valley; son, Duane Snyder, Freeport; four daughters, Diane (Arlen) Heeren, German Valley, Denise (Brent) Fontana, Cedarville, Donna (Tim) Veer, Freeport and Dawn (Michael) Thruman, Freeport; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Heeren, Nikki (Eric) Schoeny, Ashley (Michael) Nebel, Alisha

Yo. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and grandson, Jason Veer. Funeral services were held on Nov. 25 at the Silver Creek Reformed Church, German Valley, with Pastor Al Schut officiating. Burial was at North Grove Evangelical Church, rural Forreston. Ditsworth, Katilyn Fontana, A memorial has been Jeremy Veer, Kyle Boland established for Friends and Michael Thruman Jr.; Forever Humane Society. three great-grandsons, Sign the guestbook and Daylain and Jase Veer and Jacob Heeren. Also surviving share a memory at www. is her special companion, Yo burketubbs.com.

Nelson) [Sebastian]; son Bruce (and Sue Spangler) McCanse, Chris McCanse, Holly (and Mike Banghart) [Clarissa], C.J. (and Angie) McCanse, Heather (and Mike Miller) [Monica], Kristopher Harner [Nathan]; and sister Norma Miller, as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Her parents and her sister, Pauline Pope, precede her in death. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Chana School, 201 N. River Rd., Oregon. Lunch will be served at the school at 11:30. During lunch, family and

guests are invited to share memories and stories of Ed and Lillian. Stories can also be sent to Seth McCanse (seth@mccansebuilders. com) to be shared by a family member. A private burial was held on Nov. 8. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can take the form of a donation to the Chana School Foundation, 201 N. River Rd., Oregon IL 61061; The Alzheimer’s Terrace at Pinecrest Community, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt Morris, IL 61054; or a charity of the giver’s choice.

Norma Buchanon Mulford Chapel. 4311N. Norma Buchanon, Mulford Rd. Loves Park. To share a memory or 59, Forreston, died on condolence visit www. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. honquestfh.com She was born Sept. 3, 1955 in California, the daughter of Jose Vasquez and Trula Kanel. Survivors include her sons, Jerome (Angela) Maple and John Rieffer; daughter, Tanya Rieffer; grandchildren, Trevor, Xavier, Michelle, Arianna, Ethan, and Zander; sister, Tabatha Vasquez; brother, Bob (Tina)Vasquez, and Aunt Jerry. She was predeceased by her parents, and sister, Patricia Stanley. A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory -

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff during a court appearance Michael Harn reports the to $161. Godina posted the following activity. bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 29. Nov. 18 Anthony Bower, 33, Colin Hill, 28, Rockford, Rockford, was arrested on was arrested on an Ogle an Ogle County warrant for County warrant for failure failure to appear. His $2,629 to appear. His $1,185 purge purge bond was reduced bond was reduced during a during a court appearance to court appearance to $250. $101. Bower was scheduled Hill was scheduled to appear to appear in court again on in court again on Nov. 24 Nov. 24. Abigail L. Stram, 25, Polo, William Cupp, 52, was arrested on an Ogle Rockford, was arrested on County warrant for driving an Ogle County warrant for while under the influence failure to appear. His $616 of alcohol. She posted 10% full cash bond was reduced of a $10,000 bond and is during a court appearance scheduled to appear in court to $350. Cupp was scheduled on Dec. 12. to appear in court again on Nov. 24. Nov. 19 At approximately 5:09 Roberto Godina, 39, p.m., deputies received a Rochelle, was arrested on driving complaint in which an Ogle County warrant for a vehicle was driving failure to appear. His $3,419 recklessly as it travelled purge bond was reduced southbound on Ill. 2 from the

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county line. The vehicle was stopped a short time later at the Mobil gas station in Byron where Leann M. Osterdock, 43, Tampico, was arrested for violation of the controlled substances act (heroin) and driving while license suspended. She was also cited for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. Nov. 20 Johnny Hopper, 24, Clear, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Hopper appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond. He was scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 24. Jacob Belter, 22, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Belter appeared in court where his

bond was lowered to $400 full cash. Belter posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 26, 2015.

Rochelle, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for possession of drug psraphernalia. Goluszka posted 10% of a $10,000 Richard Turner, 51, bond and is scheduled to Rockford, was arrested on appear in court on Dec. 19. an Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Turner’s April L. Lessnay, 39, bond was set at $1,837 Naperville, was arrested on pending a Nov. 21 court an Ogle County warrant for appearance. failure to appear. Lessnay posted the $10% of a $1,500 Margaret Jones, 60, Dixon, bond and is scheduled to was arrested on an Ogle appear in court on Dec. 19. County warrant for failure to appear. Jones’ bond was set Michael D. Rowland, 27, at $1,281 pending a Nov. 21 Benton, was arrested on court appearance. a warrant for aggravated battery. Rowland’s bond Nov. 21 was set at $50,000 pending Carlos R. Crox, 29, a Nov. 24 court appearance. Galesburg, was arrested on Richard Smith, 60, an Ogle County warrant for Rochelle, was arrested on a retail theft and transported warrant for failure to appear. from Knox County. His bond Smith posted the full cash was set at $20,000 pending a bond of $348 and no further Nov. 24 court appearance. court date is needed. John F. Goluszka, 38,

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Nov. 22 At 8:25 a.m., deputies, with the assistance of the Byron Police Department, responded to 8678 N. Hilltop Drive for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Sean M. Haffey, 31, Rockford, was located sitting on the front porch of the residence. After an investigation, it was learned that Haffey had

At 2:15 p.m., deputies and the Rochelle Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle crash near 2023 S. Ill. 251. An investigation by deputies revealed that a southbound Pontiac driven by Jamie Marshall, 27, Kirkland, struck the rear of a Dodge pickup driven by Austin Busker, 26, Lindenwood. Busker had stopped in traffic behind a Ford truck driven by Nathan Havens, 36, Rockford, who was waiting to turn left into a private drive. As a result of the collision, Busker’s truck was pushed into the rear of Haven’s truck. A 10-year-old male passenger in Marshall’s vehicle was transported by Rochelle Ambulance to RCH for treatment of minor injuries. Marshall was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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November 20 was Great American Smokeout Day By Joanie D. Padilla, Director Health Education Emergency Preparedness Ogle County Health Department Are you thinking about quitting smoking? If you are a smoker, quitting is the single most important step you can

take to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. Smoking causes immediate damage to your body and it increases your risk for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and early death. Nov. 20 was the beginning of the American Cancer Society’s Great American

Smokeout, which encourages smokers to quit or use the day to make a quit plan. When you quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout, you have the support of many other people across the nation. Quitting smoking is the first and best step you should take towards

a healthier life. Quitting smoking is hard, and a good plan can help you get past symptoms of withdrawal. Set a quit date. Choose a quit date within the next two weeks. Tell your friends and family you plan to quit. Anticipate and plan

for challenges. The urge to smoke lasts only three to five minutes. Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your car, home, and workplace. Lastly, take advantage of free tobacco cessation services through the Illinois Tobacco Quitline

at 1-866-Quit-Yes or 1-866784-8937. Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. Ogle County Health Department is here to help. Contact us at 815-7327330 ext. 279 or 296 for more information.

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, and the price of the transfer. Nov. 14 Brian J. Harper and Katie E. Harper, warranty deed to Spender L. Hayden and Timothy J. Hayden, 933 N. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $130,000. Spencer L. Hayden and Timothy J. Hayden, warranty deed to Brian J. Harper and Katie E. Harper, 10468 E. Kuehl Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $214,000. Ronald K. Castenson and Lori A. Castenson, warranty deed to Blanca Silva and Pablo Silva, 405 Eighth Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $45,000. First State Bank, warranty deed to Jacqlyn A. Johnson, 1620 Knights Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township, $163,000. Nov. 17 Alexander E. Smith, warranty deed to Berneice N. McFalls, 6908 Holly Lane, Byron, Marion Township, $174,000. Michael J. Fowler and Kimberly J. Fowler, warranty deed to William R. Lewis and

Janet A, Lewis, revocable declaration trust, property on Whitetail Trail, no address given, Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $50,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Joshua M. McCrea, sheriff’s deed to Wells Fargo Bank, trustee, and First Franklin Mortgage Loan TR2006FF15, 523 Autumnwolf Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township. Nov. 18 Bank of America, quit claim deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 403 W. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township. David Weber, warranty deed to Stanley A. Weber, property on Eagle Point Road, no address given, Polo, Buffalo Township, $284,000. Jeffrey Geralds, warranty deed to Mario E. Hernandez and Beatrice Hernandez, 1008 Lakeview Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $43,000. Nov. 19 Lorraine J. Mesch and Robert E. Mesch, warranty deed to Brent R. Vincent, 5163 E. Walden Rd., Byron, Marion Township, $183,000. Robert F. Theurer, warranty deed to Byran L. Brewer and Kimberly D. Brewer, 111 Nancy St., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $42,500. Steve C. Larry and Claudia F. Larry, warranty deed to Richard R. Kennay and Doris J. Kennay, 1024 White Pine

Dr., Dixon, Taylor Township, Angela J. Marruffo and Township, $294,500. deed to Thomas Hartnett, III, $445,000. Cory R. Marruffo, 4951 S. Ogle County Sheriff and 7456 N. River Rd., Byron, Alfred P. Rogers and Richard Rd., Rochelle, Flagg Shirley M. Holley, sheriff’s Marion Township, $37,000. Sharon M. Rogers, warranty deed to Christine L. Cahill, 829 N. 10th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $92,500. JP Morgan Chase Bank, warranty deed to Neil D. Villatoro, 434 Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $45,000. Tim A. Reed and Lisa C. Anderson, warranty deed to Brent Bunger and Jennie Bunger, property on Lighthouse Road, no address given, Oregon, OregonNashua Township, $232,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Mary A. Langley, sheriff’s deed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 300 Main St., Creston, Dement Township. James M. Ducey and Danielle L. Ducey, warranty deed to Terri Pederson, 110 Prairie Moon Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $112,000. Karinne Ludens, quit claim deed to Ricky Barnett and Jennifer Barnett, 133 Autumnwood Lane., Davis Junction, Scott Township. Contarino Holdings, LLC, warranty deed to George C. Potts, Janice Kereven-Potts and Janice Kereven Potts, 1623 Brentwood Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $203,285. Nov. 20 Larry Finn and Donald Finn, warranty deed to November 27, 2014

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County News Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Joshua E. Dyal, 33, Stillman Valley, improper traffic lane usage, improper turn signal, Nov. 10, 2014 (Aug. 27, 2014), both charges dismissed per state motion. Barbara J. Early, 23, Polo, expired registration, defective windshield, Nov. 10, 2014 (May 3, 2014), both charges dismissed. Jacob H. Lewis, 27, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 10, 2014 (May 4, 2014), both charges dismissed. Meghan P. McCann, 30,

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Byron, expired registration, Nov. 14, 2014 (Oct. 24, 2014), dismissed. Marissa C. Montero, 23, Stillman Valley, driving on suspended license, Nov. 10, 2014 (Aug. 7, 2014), $516 I-bond/recog. Jeffrey T. Whaley, 51, Stillman Valley, improper traffic lane usage, head/ tail/sidelight violation, both charges dismissed; driving under the influence of alcohol, $2,686, Nov. 10, 2014 (Aug. 17, 2014). Zachary D. Randall, 27, Oregon, driving on a suspended license, $404; failure to reduce speed, dismissed, Nov. 10, 2014 (Sept. 5, 2014). James D. Wright, 32, Mt. Morris, driving on a suspended license, $711.90; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, both charges dismissed, Nov. 10, 2014 (Sept. 10, 2014). Derek M. Good, 36, Chana, driving 15-20 mph over the

speed limit, charge amended/ reduced to unsafe equipment, Nov. 10, 2014 (Sept. 22, 2014), $500 I-bond/recog. Duane C. Meyer, 32, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper traffic lane usage, both charges dismissed per state motion; carry/display license/permit, $400, Nov. 10, 2014 (Sept. 26, 2014). Suzanne D. Sweet, 51, Polo, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 12, 2014, (Oct. 1, 2014), $120. McKenzie P. Horton, 18, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 11, 2014 (Oct. 10, 2014), $160. Samuel A. Mascote, 20, Lindenwood, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 12, 2014 (Oct. 15, 2014), $160. Alejandro Toledo, 23, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 12, 2014 (Oct. 13, 2014), dismissed per state motion.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s domestic battery (subsequent Attorney Michael Rock offense) (3 counts), pre-trial reports the following court conference Jan. 12 activity. Nathaniel Hillers, 40, Mt. Morris, burglary, pre-trial Nov. 18 conference Jan. 12 Lerry McPhail, 53, Polo, Bianca Andaluz, 21, burglary, pre-trial conference Chicago, burglary, pre-trial Dec. 8. conference Jan. 12 Daniel Sadler, 38, Oregon, Nov. 19 domestic battery (subsequent Brian McCaslin, 50, Pearl offense) (2 counts) and City, driving while license unlawful restraint, status revoked, pre-trial conference Dec. 3. Jan. 12. Matthew Turner, 25, Darrin Buss, 44, Rockford, Stillman Valley, aggravated aggravated DUI, pre-trial battery, preliminary hearing. conference Jan. 12. Nov. 20 Dodie Rowell, 51, Byron, No activity listed

Nov. 21 Eric Steffins, 42, Rochelle, aggravated reckless driving, plea Jan. 30. Clint Ingram, no age listed, Byron, theft and criminal trespass to residence, status Dec. 19.

Donald L. Ruth, 31, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 10, 2014 (Oct. 17, 2014) $175. Nicholas C. Brennan, 32, Byron, improper lane usage, Nov. 12, 2014 (Oct. 15, 2014), $150. Marcella D. Anderson, 59, Mt. Morris, use of electronic communication device, Nov. 10, 2014 (Oct. 24, 2014), $120. James F. Pitrof, 74, Oregon, improper passing on the left, Nov. 10, 2014 (Nov. 5, 2014), $120. Eric R. Jenning Thomas, 26, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 14, 2014 (Nov. 4, 2014), $120. Joshua E. Dyal, 33, Stillman Valley, driving under the influence of alcohol, Nov. 12, 2014 (Aug. 27, 2014), $3,386; driving under the influence of any amount of drug dismissed per state motion. Amy A. Demilio, 3, Mt. Morris, use of electronic communication device, Nov. 18, 2014 (July 24, 2014), $75. Nathan H. Smith, 24, Byron, obstructing driver’s view, Nov. 19, 2014 (Aug. 23, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Jason M. Benesh, 28, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to unsafe

equipment, Nov. 20, 2014 (Aug. 27, 2014), $400. Broderik C.C. Shuman, 16, Polo, exceeding speed in school zone, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 15, 2014), $120. Jordan K. Johnson, 23, Byron, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 14, 2014), $150. Garret D. Gibson, 16, Davis Junction, failure to reduce speed, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 18, 2014), $160. Olivia J. Nissen, 30, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 18, 2014 (Oct. 16, 2014), dismissed per state motion. James A. Smith, 53, Lindenwood, no valid registration, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 16, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Benjamin A. Baldwin, 18, Mt. Morris, driving 2125 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 22, 2014), $160. David T. Devlieger, 21, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 17, 2014, (Oct. 20, 2014), $120. Jacob A. Krall, Byron, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 17, 2014 (Oct. 30, 2014), $120. Heather M. Hatch, 37, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph

over the speed limit, Nov.18, 2014 (Oct. 28, 2014), $120. Donna F. Knight, 46, Davis Junction, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 21, 2014 (Nov. 3, 2014), $175. Sheila L. Hummel, 42, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 19, 2014, (Nov. 8, 2014), dismissed per state motion. Brandon P. Efaw, 17, Forreston, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 20, 2014 (Nov. 8, 2014), dismissed. Dylan T. Brazeal, 18, Lindenwood, following too closely, Nov. 17, 2014 (Oct. 30, 2014), $120. Matthew H. Pyfer, 25, Monroe Center, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 19, 2014 (Oct. 31, 2014), $175. Henry C. Coy, 68, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 17, 2014 (Nov. 11, 2014), $120. Sean P. Kinsella, 25, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Nov. 19, 2014 (Nov. 6, 2014), $120. Pedro Lopez Vasquez, 36, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Nov. 19, 2014 (Nov. 3, 2014), $276. Howard L. Wells, 67, Mt. Morris, failure to obey a yield sign, Nov. 21, 2014 (Nov. 9, 2014), $160.

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 10, 2014, 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: Reclaimed Woodworking & Design 12244 W. IL Rt 26 Polo, IL 61064 Dated: November 10, 2014 Rebecca Huntley Ogle County Clerk Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY Notice of Filing a Request for Name Change (Adult) No. 2014 MR 92 Dorene Ellen Soltow There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Dorene Ellen Soltow to the new name of Dorene Ellen Hendricks The court hearing will be held on Jan. 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. At 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, Ogle County in Courtroom# 202. /s/ Dorene Ellen Soltow Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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$31,200*

12 Hyundai Veloster

#140101A

$15,975*

#1053

$27,995*

12 Ford F-150 Lariat

#140243A

S t Sporty

$15,900*

COME SEE THE PRESCOTT BROTHERS FORD TEAM FOR A CORNUCOPIA OF GOOD DEALS!

Jim Blomberg

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

$23,505 MSRP - $1,028 PBF Discount - $1,500 Rebate - $500 Ford Finance - $500 Farm Bureau Mem.

Couuppee

$21,900* 1 900**

14 Jeep Wrangler Sport 02 GMC Sierra 2500 Ext. Cab

Roger Wakenight

311

615

Firearm / Sporting Auction2 DAY EVENT! NOVEMBER 29TH & 30TH,2601 Lake Land Blvd-Mattoon, IL 900 Firearms,Ammo, Scopes, MORE! BAUER AUCTION SERVICE www.bauerauctions.com (217) 259-5956

www.illinoispress.org

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

$17,495*

Loadeedd

$21,995*

Local Trade Trade

Reasonable Rates Sizes: 10’x24’ & 6’x10’

CALL 732-9101

STERLING

Leatther & Sunroof

$11,750* 1 750*

#140254A

#1024A

10 Ford Escape XLT

#1047 #

1-Ownner

14 Ford Transit Connect

$16,850*

Carol’s Self Storage in Oregon

POLO

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling. 815-626-8790

12 Ford Focus SE

$30,800*

1-Owner wner ner

1-800-646-4399

3BR, 100 Terrace View Blvd. 1.5 ba. Avail. 12/1. $695/ mo. + dep. Call 815-440-6814

4BR. 1.5 bath, basement $650/ mo. + utilities. New paint, carpet & windows. Call Ken @ 708-203-6677.

#140240A

Loaded aded aded d d

$30,695*

Various sizes Annual discounts

NEW TODAY

DIXON

$13,495*

#959

Well Equipped q pp

OREGON STORAGE

BLACKHAWK MINI STORAGE

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

Moon-roof, -roof, roof Full Power

$20,995*

12 Ford F-150 XLT

2BR No pets 10 miles S. of Tampico. 815-590-6147.

OREGON

2014 FORD EDGE SE

Only lyy 25 25,000 000 Miles

#1040

has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details. 815-772-8943

Mt. Morris Estates has affordable 2BR-4BR homes for sale and rent Call Amy today 815-734-3478

NEW TODAY

CHADWICK

Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE

MT. MORRIS

ASHTON 3BR, 1.5 bath, CA, LP, electric appl. not included. AFC schools, 2 car detached garage. No pets, refs. required, $825mo. plus deposit, plus utilities. Lv. Msg. 815-3785847.

MORRISON

TAMPICO

MILLEDGEVILLE

$23,777 MSRP - $1,218 PBF Discount - $2,500 Rebate - $500 Ford Finance - $500 Farm Bureau Mem. - $500 Bonus Cash

12 Ford Escape LTD

$25,995*

#1050A

STERLING

Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, Attached. garage w/ opener, all appliances incl. W/D, Micro., D/W, No pets. 603 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060

AUCTIONS

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

#872

Shaarp

11 Ford Taurus SEL

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

MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT

DIXON

$23,777^

#1039

#997

ROCK FALLS

12 Lincoln MKZ

#1035

Leather ather th

$19,995*

11 Ford F-150 XLT

#140188A

Loccal Trade

$27,995* 14 Ford Taurus LTD

#995

Navigation gation ation & Push Start

$22,995*

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#1028

4x4, Ready d For F Wi Winter t

$26,495*

13 Mazda3 I SV

#960

Grreeat at MPG

$13,850*

03 Ford F250,#15029A, Diesel .............................. $8,995* 04 Ford F150, #140116A, Only 65K Miles ............. $9,995* 07 Chevrolet Cobalt, #1042, 75K Miles ............... $7,495* 09 Chevrolet Impala LT, #924A, 105K Miles ......... $9,495* 08 Chevrolet Malibu LT, #1041, 78K Miles.......... $10,995* 04 Chevrolet Silverado, #130277A, 134K Miles.... $8,995* 05 Dodge Stratus SXT, #909A, 109K Miles ........... $4,450* 11 Dodge Avenger, #998a, 79K Miles ................. $10,995* 08 Ford Focus SE, #913A, 95K Miles .................... $8,999* 10 Ford Focus SE #1026, 44K Miles ................... $10,995* 07 Harley Davidson Sportster, #1011A, 14K Miles..... $3,995*

PLUS TAX TITLE LICENSE AND DOC. MUST FINANCE WITH FORD FOR FORD FINANCE BONUS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT. $500 FARM FOR CURRENT FARM BUREAU MEMBERS. EXPIRES 11/30/2014.

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 27, 2014, Page B12

Chevrolet | Cadillac | Buick | GMC | Chrysler |

Dodge

|

RAM

| Jeep | Toyota | Nissan

928-1100 N. Galena a Dixon, IL 815-288-4455

09 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

$

Stock# CYE216A

10,995

*

13 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE1

$

Stock# CYE367A

33,141*

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

$

Stock# GF076A

34,994*

09 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Chuck 815-973-0000

www.KenNelsonAuto.com Auto com

11 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 1LT

$

Stock# GE019A

17,469* 12 GMC SIERRA SLE

$

$

Stock# CYE304A

$

22,250*

14 NISSAN MURANO SL

Stock# XPB738A

25,400 *

$

Stock# XPB696B

7,995*

$

12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

FRESH TRADE

Stock# NE286A

32,987

Stock# TF035A

14,703

08 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

Stock# BE077A

20,985

*

$

*

$

Stock# GF024A

19,989*

$

$

09 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Stock# TE344A

10,899

17,895

Stock# TE322A

12,916

11 TOYOTA COROLLA S

*

Stock# XT8848A

10 GMC YUKON XL 1500

*

$

11 TOYOTA PRIUS III

09 GMC YUKON SLT

10 TOYOTA PRIUS

03 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER

$

13 BUICK ENCORE

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

$

07 DODGE NITRO SXT

31,995

*

$

03 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS

Stock# XTB852A

*

13 NISSAN MAXIMA

*

Stock# XPB744A

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

7,995

$

*

Stock# CYE350A

23,978*

$

12 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Stock# NE090B

3,995

10 GMC ACADIA SLT2

Stock# TE381A

18,784*

11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

$

*

16,995

*

13 TOYOTA RAV4

$

02 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

Stock# XT8849A

Stock# CYE397A

27,995 *

10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

13 FORD F-150

$

Stock# CYE383A

33,3031 * 11 FORD ESCAPE XLT

Stock# DE086A

11,994 *

$

14 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING

$

Stock# GF075A

26,581 *

14 FORD EXPLORER LTD

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CE022A

14,707

*

$

Stock# GE176A

25,995

*

00 MERCURY VILLAGER SPORT

11 TOYOTA SIENNA

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# XPE749A

30,995

*

$

03 CHEVROLET SURBURBAN 1500

Stock# VT9485A

10,939

*

Stock# TE469A

29,833

$

14 BUICK LACROSSE PREM. II

*

$

Stock# CYF098A

19,815

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

13 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

Stock# TF036A

21,721

*

06 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE TDI

$

Stock# GF077B

3,995

Stock# CYE361B1

*

$

09 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA

$

Stock# DE113A

12,597

*

$

Stock# CYE356A

34,499*

99 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

12 RAM 1500 SLT

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

*

8,995

*

$

09 CADILLAC CTS

Stock# CYE307A

32,919

$

*

10 BUICK ENCLAVE XL

Stock# GF076A

34,995

$

*

07 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED

Stock# DE109B

18,995

Stock# CYE401B

*

11 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

$

5,995

*

$

01 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE

Stock# DE083A

25,966 *

07 GMC SIERRA 1500

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# VTC497A

$

7,995

*

$

12 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER

Stock# CYE384B

25,995

$

*

11 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE

Stock# CYE395A

17,679

*

$

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

Stock# XPE750A

23,161

*

$

14 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTD LTZ

Stock# NE272A

8,995

*

13 FORD MUSTANG GT

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# TF024A

31,562

Stock# GF077B1

$

*

04 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS TDI

3,995

$

*

14 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 LT

Stock# GE208A

17,995 *

05 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# XT8846A1

14,976

*

05 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LS

$

Stock#TE474A

16,613

*

$

12 GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI

Stock# JF024A

22,899

*

$

10 GMC ACADIA SL

Stock# XPE761

18,814

*

$

12 FORD F-150 PICKUP

14,995

*

11 DODGE CHARGER V6

$

Stock# CF001A

15,499

$

05 BUICK TERRAZA CXL

$

Stock# TF012A

39,047

*

12 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

$

Stock# XPB757A

19,815

*

$

08 FORD EDGE LIMITED

Stock# NF017A

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO

23,995

*

$

09 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

Stock# GE090A

7,995

*

$

FRESH TRADE

11 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2LT

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# VPC501

29,995

*

11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# BF011B

SAVE!

Warren Gridley General Mgr.

$

Stock# TF047A

16,834

*

$

08 BUICK LUCERNE CXS

FRESH TRADE

Stock# CYF110A1

13,995

14 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTD LTZ

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

Stock# CYE405A

21,995

Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.

Mike Freeman General Mgr.

*

Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.

Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.

$

Stock# CYF110A

11,995

Stock# XPE762A

*

$

FRESH TRADE

Denny Bellows Sales

Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.

Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.

7,051

*

$

Stock# XPE758

Save!

Stock# XT6863A

*

$

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

$

Stock# NE154A

10,995

*

07 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO SAVE!

Sherry Law Business Mgr.

$

*

11 VOLVO C30 T5

Stock# XPE768

*

9,995

Stock# TE419C

08 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT

10 FORD FOCUS SE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *

6,995

*

4,995 *

12 LINCOLN MKX

FRESH TRADE

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# GE211B

25,679

Stock# VTC497A1

*

02 FORD RANGER

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# JE106A

Ron Stephenitch Sales

Brett Simpson Business Mgr.

$

Stock# TF062A

18,995

Mike Baker Sales

Carl Buehler Sales

Chad Conderman Sales

26,681

*

14 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT

$

Stock# CYF106A

58,995

*

08 TOYOTA AVALON LTD

FRESH TRADE

$

Stock# BF012B

28,355 *

09 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

$

Stock# NF009A

15,495 *

14 GMC ACADIA DENALI

TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $

*

Joe Patzer Sales

Stock# VTB495A

Jeff Dewey Sales

Jamie Curia Sales

Stock# DE111B

7,995

*

Thais Fazekas Sales

Rusty Baker Sales

$

Stock# TE141A

18,495

Alex Riley Sales

Garrett Williams Sales

*

Clayton Bonnell Sales

Stock# GF067A

SAVE!

Sally Deming Sales

Adam Chapman Sales

*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.

A1

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 27, 2014, Page B13

HELP WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 CONTRACT SALESPERSON Selling aerial photography of farms on commission basis. $4225.00 first month guarantee. #1,500-$3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or 877/882-3566

EDUCATION

CAREER TRAINING / MISC AIRLINE MECHANIC CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

504

NEW TODAY Experienced C.N.A. Position Available2nd shift, F.T. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE No Phone Calls Please.

NEW TODAY RN or LPN PT, FT or PRN Hours available on 2nd/3rd shift. Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn, Sterling melissa@ ectc1.com EOE

EMPLOYMENT

505

COMMERCIAL CLEANING *Dixon/Amboy* P/T Days, Evenings & Weekends Must pass background check. Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com

503

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

EMPLOYMENT

505

$3000 Sign On Bonus, $65K-$75K Annually! Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted! Dedicated CusHome tomer, Weekly and Excellent Benefits. Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com Are you reliable? Do you love children? We offer a competitive salary & flexible schedule in a fun working environment. Immediate longterm employment for those who qualify. ECE Degree or equivalent. Rock Falls Day Care Center 815-625-0106 Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence. Drivers Great Needed. Hometime.$650.00 sign on bonus! All miles paid. 1-800528-7825 www.butlertransport.com

Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Clean MVR !Good CSA Score !Assigned Peterbilts !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Health Insurance !Min 6 months !Verifiable Experience 800-397-6387x18 Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm. Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Weekends. 800-6489915 or www.boydandsons.com

NEW TODAY

In House Jewelry and Watch Benchman needed. Start immediately. Inquire 815-6268811 or 815-6328811.

NEW TODAY Mechanic Wanted 40 hrs/wk. Competitive pay. No weekends/holidays bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175

EMPLOYMENT

505

Northern Grain Marketing is seeking Experienced CDL drivers. Immediate openings for local grain hauling. Hours may vary. To inquire call Tom Wilson @ 815-973-3016 Parkway Center is accepting applications of a P/T Dietary Aide Apply in person at 1801 Ave. G in Sterling. Seasonal CDL Driver Needed Must have Class A or B and Medical Card. Apply in Person: Blue Freedom, 1829 Locust, Sterling or 305 Cartwright Ave, Ashton 815-626-7582

NEW TODAY SEEKING: Administrative Assistant Help conduct the smooth operation of a fastpaced-and friendly-financial planning office. Call: 815-2854817 or fax résumé to: 815-285-4592. Semi Driver class A CDL for FT work. We haul grain & intermodal containers. 815-751-3784 or 815-453-2354 Ashton, IL TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators to join our DryVan or Flatbed division. Home Time as requested. Call Dave @ 800-6500292 or apply online at www.tantara.us

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking a

Director of Nursing

A well organized, energetic, team leader interested in directing their team in making a difference in our residents’ lives. Long-term care experience required. Supervisory, managerial/ administrative skills necessary. Knowledge of state & federal guidelines.

To apply, contact Rhonda Biller, Administrator 703 E. Buffalo Street • Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2203 EOE www.petersenhealthcare.net

Knie Appliance & TV Inc. is seeking a Full Time major home appliance Repair Person.

Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included. Stop in or send application to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc., 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, fax to 815-626-5641 or email application to: knieds@essex1.com. EOE

SPECIALTY VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Seeking a fulltime detailer technician. Candidate must possess good people skills and a willingness to learn. This position offers a competitive wage, good benefits package and good working conditions. Please submit resume, salary requirement and 3 references to: Box #:1257 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Team to haul campers to USA and Canada CDL required. 815-562-6053 or 815-761-4090 Transportation Coordinator Seeking an organized person with experience in the routing of trucks, shipping / receiving, customer service, and data entry. Health benefits, 401 k plan, and excellent opportunity for personal growth with a growing company. Send resume and compensation desires to: jharper@cedar sidinginc.com

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

FAX Your Ad To Ogle County

815 626 5365

To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

TRUCK DRIVERS Top Pay. Home Weekends Available. Class A CDL, EOE.888-653-3304 GordonCareers.com

Full/Part-time • All Shifts Available Responsible for overall resident care, monitoring resident’s health, and promoting good health and preventing illness

Shift

Department

RCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to outstanding customer service and all employees must adhere to our Service Excellence/Standards of Behavior

PRN OPENINGS Department Emergency Lab Med/Surg Med/Surg Multi-Specialty Clinic Same Day Surgery

Position Registered Nurse MLT/MT C.N.A. Registered Nurse C.N.A./Receptionist Surgical Tech

Email resumes to lcirone@rcha.net or apply online at www.rochellehospital.com

YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS! Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press

815-626-5365

Contact Mary at: 815-235-6149

Pinecrest Community is currently offering employment opportunities for: • Full-time Qualified Social Worker: Bachelor’s degree in social work along with one year of experience in long term care facility is required. • CNAs on 2nd shift, 3rd shift and all shifts on weekends. • Dining Services - Full and Part Time To take a closer look at Pinecrest and complete an application, just log on to: www.pinecrestcommunity.org Or apply in person at: 414 South Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, IL

Donaldson Company, Inc. a worldwide leader in air filtration solutions is currently seeking a candidate to fill a position at the Dixon, IL facility:

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

This position will lead Environmental initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement of environmental and safety at the facility. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Bachelor degree • Two years environmental compliance experience in manufacturing environment • Working knowledge of environmental regulations/requirements with emphasis on air, storm water, waste water and hazardous/ nonhazardous waste • Experience in managing a safety program To apply please complete the online application located at www.donaldson.com in the Americas region, Careers section job is titled Environmental, Health and Safety Engineer # 1401583

Donaldson Company, Inc. provides competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

35 New Manufacturing Jobs beginning January 5, 2015 • Welders • Assemblers • Painters • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners

When: Wednesday - Dec 10, 2014 - 1pm–7pm Why: 35 openings. 1st and 2nd Shifts All positions are FULL-TIME/FULL BENEFITS.

Located in Oregon, Illinois for 116 years, E. D. Etnyre has long been a world leader in the road building equipment industry.

Providing career opportunities since 1898

E. D. Etnyre & Co. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

Check us out on Facebook and www.etnyre.com

e m o H ? e l a S r Fo

Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

NIPPON SHARYO MANUFACTURING • • • • • • • •

Home weekly.

JOB FAIR

Current IL License Required

FAX

Must have 2 years minimum experience, must be 23 years of age with clean MVR.

Position

Full Time Days Information Systems Ancillary Info Specialist PT, one day/night per week Emergency Emergency Room Tech plus every 3rd weekend Part-time, one night ICU Registered Nurse per week, 7p-7a Patient Access Part-time, 2nd shift, Patient Access/ weekdays and weekends Registration (Registration) Rep

Attractive Compensation & Benefits To apply, contact Jessica Soesbe, Director of Nursing 500 N. Jackson • Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-7288 www.petersenhealthcare.net

Quality Transport Company is looking for a full-time OTR CDL-A driver.

PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OPENINGS

What: Job Fair Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is looking for caring & dedicated

DRIVER:

Newspapers!

Where: Comfort Inn - Dixon, IL

EOE

CLASS A DRIVERS $20.25/HR & HOME DAILY! The new Dohrn Transfer is here! Better pay and new equipment arriving weekly! Seeking local class A day city & night line haul drivers at our Rock Falls terminal. Pay starts at $20.25/hr or Awe$.44/mile! some benefits, home daily, structured pay raises, bonuses, safety and more! Apply at 1422 W. Route 30 in Rock Falls or www.dohrn.com!

CHILD CARE

505

Who: E. D. Etnyre & Co., Oregon, IL

RNs - LPNS

Casey's General Store in Rock Falls accepting applications for an Assistant Manager. Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 122 Thomson IL. 61285

EMPLOYMENT

Passenger railcar manufacturer in Rochelle, IL is seeking candidates for the following positions: Car Body & Truck Quality Engineer • Press Brake Operator Car Move Operator • Purchasing Agent Fabrication Welder • Quality Inspector Field Service Quality Engineer – Petaluma, CA • Setup Welder Four Post Press Operator • Field Service Technician Interior Assembler • Field Service Quality Engineer - Floating Manufacturing Engineer • Metal Fabrication Adminstrator Maintenance Technician

For more information about our open positions please visit our opportunities page at www.nipponsharyousa.com, or search us on monster.com To apply for one of these specific positions please email your resume to careers@nipponsharyo.com or fax it to (815) 561-3603 with the specific job title included. Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS Oregon Republican Reporter Mt.Morris Times Forreston Journal Polo’s Tri-County Press The Exchange

Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, November 27, 2014, Page B14

AUTOMOBILES

905

2009 Black Toyota Corolla 95k excl. cond., $7895 to see call 815-8573097 2012 Nissan Altima SL Black, 4cyl. Leather, back-up cam, Bose stereo, $16,000 815-440-6910 Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

S.U.V.S

909

'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi. 1 owner, Sr. driven, $10,000 records, 815-440-0109 2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited Wrangler 4 door, dual top, 4 wheel dr. automatic, and towing package. Under 60K mi. $17,000 815-284-7566

TRUCKS

910

1997 F350 ext. cab dually. Extra heavy duty. 5 spd. Low mi., 117K. Exc. running cond. With or w/o construction topper. $5500/obo. 815-622-0087.

4X4S

912

2002 Ford F250 S.D. & Fisher Minute Mount snow plow. XLT, ext. cab, 4x4. 88K 5.4 V8, auto trans. Spring hitch, bed liner, brake control. All good & clean. $9500. Call 815499-5031.

BOATS/MOTORS

theboatdock.com

***THE BOAT*** DOCK THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

945

Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

960

$$$

ABSOLUTELY

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

Unwanted (running or not)

VEHICLES $100-$500

1998 Chevy S10, 211K mi. Very reliable. $1,000. Call 815-499Tom 4751.

We Pay the BEST! Guaranteed! Fastest Pickup All calls answered 7 days a week. Licensed Dealer

2005 Ford Explorer, 2wd. New tires, brakes, alt., battery 94K mi. $7500/obo 815-438-5485 or 815-718-5561.

We Buy Used cars & trucks. Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

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Matthew A. Zimmer Deceased.

NO. 14 P 77 CLAIM NOTICE

Claims against the estate may be filed on or before May 26, 2015, 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 Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975 as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Probate Division, at 106 South 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the estate's legal representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate's legal representative and to her attorney within ten days after they have been filed. DATED: November 5, 2014 CATHERINE A. MORROW, Executor BY: Reilly Law Offices

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ORRIE L. ALLEN, Deceased NO. 14-P-82 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ORRIE L. ALLEN. Letters of office were issued on November 13, 2014, to Heather Patterson, P.O. Box 473, Alpha, Illinois 61413, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, Illinois 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of November, 2014. HEATHER PATTERSON, Independent Administrator For the Estate of ORRIE L. ALLEN Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 Fax 815-732-2289 Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 2014 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Ogle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ERIC W. CARLSON, LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.C., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 67 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON`S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-26-328-019. Commonly known as: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054, and which said Mortgage was made by ERIC CARLSON,, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0408891, and the present owner(s) of the property being ERIC CARLSON,, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS, 106 South Fifth Street, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before DECEMBER 22, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Clerk of the Ogle County Circuit Court. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 401 E. Center Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054 KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 4014

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NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD, Plaintiff, VS. DELANO E. SMITH, PATRICIA G. SMITH, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OTHERS and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants. CASE NO. 2014 CH 113 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OTHERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15TH Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Parcel I: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Leaf River, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois. Parcel II: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Six (6) of the Village of Lightsville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Book B of Plats on Page 6 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 9095 North Small Street Leaf River, Illinois 61047 P.I.N Number: Parcel I: 03-24-381-004 Parcel II: 03-24-381-001 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about November 5, 2014, that Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagors - Delano E. Smith and Patricia G. Smith Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage - October 27, 2003 Date of Recording - November 3, 2003 County of Recording - 0319808 NOW THEREFORE, unless you Unknown others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before, December 31, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 11th day of November, 2014. Kimberly Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2014

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