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OREGON Republican Reporter
December 19, 2013 Volume 164, Number 1 - $1.00
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Spending Questions
The Polo Marcos were hot from the 3-point line when they defeated Oregon Dec. 16. B1
Area children send their Christmas lists to St. Nick. Special Section
Ogle County Sheriff ’s credit card spending is called into question. A7
County buys Spoor house
Christmas Festivities
Property is just north of judicial center on S. 5th By Vinde Wells Editor
Above, Kyle Cermak and Kyla Suter play their clarinets as the David L. Rahn Junior High Band performs I Saw Three Ships during the annual Christmas Concert Tuesday night. At right, Greg and Jen Cotovsky along with their 15-month-old, Rory, pose on their front porch at 904 Madison Street with some of their candy cane decorations and Santa decoration. They also have a snowman decoration and a variety of lights that blink in their windows. They were named the Oregon Park District Holiday Lights House Decorating Contest “Clark Griswold� winners. Photos by Chris Johnson
Weather delays Black Hawk tests By Vinde Wells Editor Early winter weather this month has delayed the final tests on the Black Hawk Statue. Frank Rausa, Sterling, who is heading up an effort to
repair the 102-year-old world renowned icon, said experts will likely return in early January to Lowden State Park, where the statue stands of a high bluff overlooking the Rock River. Three experts, a structural engineer, preservation
architect, and conservation architect, will be on the site to do further study of the repairs that are needed to reverse the effects of time and weather and preserve the statue. “They’re going to spend a couple of days doing some sound testing,� Rausa said.
“We just need a little weather cooperation.� The experts had planned to do the last tests early this month until several snowstorms and frigid weather prevented that. Turn to A2
Ogle County will soon own another piece of property near its judicial center. The county board voted 20-4 Tuesday to authorize board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, to sign documents to purchase the house at 102 S. Fifth St., Oregon, for $99,500, and to enter into a three-year lease with the current occupant. The purchase of the house has been a long time in the making. “It’s a piece of property we’ve looked at ever since we built the judicial center,� Gouker said. The judicial center, which is next door to the house to the south, was completed in 2005. The county board purchased the property north of the house, where Jackass BBQ is located at 501 W. Washington St. (Ill. 64), last June from John Spoor for $150,000. The county leases that property to restaurant owner Andy Riegel. The board will purchase the house from Scott and Barb Spoor, and lease it to Robert Lowe, who currently has a law practice there. Lowe has a contract to buy the house from the Spoors
for $89,500 but is willing to forego the purchase if he can rent it from the county, Gouker said. Lowe will pay the county $300 a month rent for the property, pay the real estate taxes, and take care of maintenance, Gouker said. Gouker said an appraiser hired by the county valued the house at $89,500. Board member Lyle Hopkins, Polo, voiced his opposition to the purchase price. “If it was appraised at $89,500, I don’t think we should offer one penny more,� he said. Board member Greg Sparrow, Rochelle, disagreed. “If we were buying it just for a house I would agree with you,� he said. “It’s a vital piece of property for the further expansion of the judicial center.� Gouker said the Spoors were originally asking $129,000 for the house. He said the $300 rent Lowe will pay over the next three years will make up the $10,000 difference between the appraisal and the purchase price. Hopkins cast a no vote, along with board members Skip Kenney, Rochelle, Lee Meyers, Byron, and Pat Saunders, Polo. Voting yes were Gouker, Sparrow, Dorothy Bowers, Byron, Jerry Brooks, Oregon, Bobbie Colbert, Rochelle, Ron Colson, Mt. Morris, John Finfrock, Mt. Morris, Turn to A2
Active Shooter Drill held at Polo High School By Chris Johnson Reporter
Faculty, staff, and school officials in the Polo School District participated in the active shooter drill. “I applaud Polo for wanting to do this training,� Drought said. While direct confrontation with a shooter is not preferred, Drought said it may be necessary to prevent further loss of life. “Fighting back is an option to help save lives,� said Drought. “Since Sandy Hook there is more interest in learning how to deal with these situations.�
One year ago a lone gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown Blanks were fired, books Conn. and killed 20 students were thrown and police and six adult staff members. officers were wrestled to the Since that tragedy, school ground during an exercise districts across the United Dec. 11 at the Polo High States have been taking School. measures to prevent a similar “Shootings can happen incident from occurring. anywhere,� said Rock Valley “During the class, the College police chief Joe teachers and faculty will learn Drought. “We need to develop practical measures they can plans on how to respond.� take during an active shooter Knowing what to do during situation,� said Drought. an active shooter event can They include how to help reduce the loss of life, he barricade a classroom, the said. best ways to flee the school, and how to fight back if needed. Drought said Rock Valley College has been offering these classes for five years. The course, titled Practical Responses to Active Shooters, required everyone to learn about active shooters and to get hands on demonstrations during the drill. “Our primary objective is to survive,� said Drought. “We are going to be firing blanks today because people ask what a gun sounds like. A classroom at the Polo High School is barricaded during Blanks are as close as we can the active shooter drill Dec. 11. Photo by Chris Johnson simulate to a real shooting
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without real bullets.� The training instructs participants on how to a defend themselves or the life of another including the use of deadly force, Drought said. “You need to ask yourself ‘what if,’� said Drought. “You need to prepare mentally.� Drought said part of
preparing is getting rid of any thoughts that an incident “can not happen here.� “It can happen here, but hopefully we can prevent it,� said Drought. Two days after the class was held in Polo there was another school shooting in Colorado on Dec. 13.
“The purpose of this class is to build a database or plans. If we are prepared we can find ourselves acting instead of panicking,� he said. The responses available in a school include evacuation, lock down, prepare to fight Turn to A8
Polo Police Sergeant Sean Knight and Rock Valley College Police Chief Joe Drought demonstrate how to take down a gunman if a physical altercation occurs. Photo by Chris Johnson
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County board member questions article quotes By Vinde Wells Editor An Ogle County Board member said Tuesday that his comments were not accurately portrayed in an article that appeared Dec. 14 in Sauk Valley Weekend. Lee Meyers, Byron, was among several county board members who were interviewed last week for an article about credit card expenditures made by Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn. The article reported: “Lee Meyers, a member of the county board and county Security Committee, said he had asked Harn about individual purchases in the past, most of the time for bigger charges, he said, but wasn’t aware of the lunch training.� The article appears on A7
in this edition. Meyers told fellow board members Tuesday night that his comments were not accurately represented in the article. “I’ve asked him [Harn] about some of the charges, but I didn’t say ‘bigger charges,’� Meyers said after the meeting. “They didn’t publish what I said; they took a piece of what I said. I feel it was taken out of context.�
Meyers, a member of the Security Committee which oversees the sheriff’s department, said that when he has asked Harn about expenditures, the sheriff always knows where the money was spent and what was purchased. Sauk Valley Media publishes Ogle County Newspapers in addition to the Dixon Telegraph, Sterling/Rock Falls Gazette,
County buys property From A1 Don Griffin, Oregon, Rich Gronewold, Forreston, Marcia Heuer, Oregon, Dan Janes, Stillman Valley, Kim Kirkolis, Davis Junction, Bruce McKinney, Rochelle,
Pat Nordman, Oregon, John O’Brien, Rochelle, Zach Oltmanns, Davis Junction, Dick Petrizzo, Davis Junction, Ashley Simms, Rochelle, Marty Typer, Stillman Valley, And Bill Welty, Chana.
Statue results are delayed From A1
Selecting The Tree Todd Meyers, Oregon, and his daughter Abigail look over a Christmas tree for sale Dec. 14 at the White Pines Lodge. Photo by Vinde Wells
A team of experts spent nearly a week in October examining the damage to the statue and performing tests. Engineers used high-tech scanners which allowed them to see inside the concrete to assess its condition and to determine the amount and location of steel reinforcing. The locations of the steel were then marked on tape placed on the statue’s hollow interior.
Chief reminds residents of snow ordinance By Chris Johnson Reporter
downtown need to keep the sidewalks clear of snow and ice. He said if business owners do not comply with the snow removal the city will remove the snow and send a bill. “We will get it done after a couple days and charge them,� said Oregon Mayor Tom Stone. The city’s snow ordinance places these parking restrictions on city streets following snowfalls of one
Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan told the Oregon City Council Tuesday night that his department wrote 68 snow tickets during the previous two snow storms. “We have re-educated residents,� said DeHaan. “We have also contacted businesses.� DeHaan said businesses or building owners in the
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donations, as well as funds raised during the annual Oregon Trail Days festival held at Lowden Park since 2010. A large contributor was the Jeffris Family Foundation, Janesville, Wis., which gave a $150,000 matching grant. Recently the Chicago Black Hawks hockey team got on board with what Rausa said is a sizable donation, although he declined to specify how much. The statue is under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Repair work is expected to begin as soon as the weather is warm enough in the spring. The sooner, the better, Rausa said, because Black Hawk’s condition is steadily deteriorating. He hopes enough money will be raised so that the original pinkish color of the statue can be restored. To donate to the statue funds checks can be made out to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and marked for the Black Hawk Statue.
of the following day on odd calendar days. Any person who violates this subsection shall be fined $30. The police department can tow any vehicle that is in violation of the ordinance. Vehicles that are towed shall be restored to the owner or operator only after the original ticket is paid in full. In other action, the board also approved a $589,321 tax levy for 2013. The levy is $4,282 lower Donations can be mailed than the 2012 levy, said to Illinois Conservation Ken Williams, finance Foundation, One Natural place or property, street or commissioner. Resources Way, Springfield The vote on the levy was alley in the city. IL 62702. The city also has an unanimous. ordinance regarding the unlawful burning of yard waste. Burning is not permitted until March 1, 2014. Please print your change of address below:
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Another crew scanned the statue with rotating lasers to create an exact 3-D model of the statue. The testing, which also included ground-penetrating radar work and ultrasonic tomography, was finished Oct. 11. Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1911 as a tribute to all Native Americans and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the statue is situated on a 125-foot bluff. It draws thousands of visitors each year. The statue has developed cracks, and large pieces of its concrete surface have dislodged. The folded arms of the 50-foot monolith have been especially affected. The cost for the assessment and repairs was estimated at $625,000. Much of that money has been raised. Rausa, a member of The Friends of the Blackhawk Statue Committee, said the price tag for the study and repairs is up to $700,000 now and could go even higher. More than half the money already raised for the project came from a $350,000 grant the IDNR received from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The rest came from
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Oregon native joins West Point Hall of Fame Crowell grew up in Oregon, lived on N. 4th 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 part of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick “West Point, N.Y. – Five All Americans, the first American to walk in space, a Heisman Trophy runner up, an Army Athletic Association Award winner, two legendary coaches and an administrator who also contributed as a multi-sport athlete, are among the candidates selected in the Army Sports Hall of Fame. “Carleton Crowell served as the head coach of Army’s track and field (1951-75) and cross country teams (195474) for more than 20 years. “As a Black Knights’ cross country coach, he registered a mark of 125-55 while his outdoor track and field teams finished 87-57 during his tenure and his indoor squads compiled a 139-50-1 mark, that translates to a winning percentage of .684. Crowell
collected an impressive 34 victories opposite Navy in Star meetings. “Crowell also coached Ron Zinn and Ed Bagdonas who competed at the Olympics.” The above was a news release concerning a special plaque unveiling ceremony to be held in the Kenna Hall of Army Sports regarding the induction of Carleton Crowell, an Oregon native, and nine others, into the West Point Sports Hall of Fame. The official induction into the Hall of Fame occurred Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. A special black-tie Hall of Fame Induction Banquet was held at Eisenhower Hall later that evening. This group was also honored during Army’s football game against Stanford. Carleton Crowell’s grandparents homesteaded in Marion Township in 1836. The following year they settled on a 510 acre farm in Marion Township. Crowell’s ancestor’s first wife died in 1841. He had nine children with his second wife Sarah. One of these children was Solon W. born in Marion Township March 4, 1866. Solon W. and his wife Edith, who was originally from Creston, had three children, Cecil, Carleton and Jeanne.
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Carleton’s father, Solon W., was a successful attorney and acquired several farms in Ogle County. He graduated from Carleton Crowell lived with his parents at 700 N. Fourth St. during his high school Oregon Public Schools and years. Tom and Lori Peters are the current owners of the house. Photo by Otto Dick obtained his law degree at Northwestern University Law School in 1917. His grandfather homesteaded in Ogle County around the same time Oregon was founded, and then his father was a successful attorney and landowner. Carleton Crowell attended Oregon Public Schools graduating in 1931. He finished second in the quarter mile at the state track meet in the spring of 1931. Information about Carleton’s Hall of Fame induction came from Carleton Crowell Jr. who lives in Nisswa, Minn. Carleton Crowell was inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame. Photo supplied
Oregon Library News “Going to the library was the one place we got to go without asking for permission. And they let us choose what we wanted to read. It was a feeling of having a book be mine entirely.” — Rita Dove
Library Book Clubs The Rock River Center Book Club will meet on Wed. Jan. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rock River Center to discuss At Home by Bill Bryson. The Afternoon Book Club will meet on Wed. Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the library to discuss Holiday Closures The library will be closed The Giver by Lois Lowry. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Preschool Story Time Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Story Time will take a New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. break during the holidays. A The Oregon Public Library new Story Time session will Board will not meet in begin on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is December. requested. December Distraction Friends of the Library Drawings will be held on Program Friday, Dec. 20 for December The January Program Distraction. Oregon Public Library District cardholders for Friends of the Library may check out reading will be Sharon Atkins material and enter to win of Roscoe, presenting an some readable prizes through unusual program regarding the elaborate and strict Dec. 19. Patrons may register each rules surrounding Victorian time materials are checked Mourning customs. Sharon has presented her out. Prizes are on display at program to historical groups, the library.
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THANK YOU! The Polo Lions Club had a very successful 2013 Candy Day. All of the money ($4,768.72) that the Polo Lions collected at the football game, on Candy Day and through underwriting donations, will be used to support the many programs and services for the blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired in Polo and other parts of Illinois. The Polo Lions would like to THANK all of the people who contributed at the football game (Sept. 4) and during Saturday’s Candy Day (Oct. 12), and to Dollar General, Polo, Polo Shell, Casey’s, Polo, First State Bank-Polo and Mason’s Family Restaurant for allowing us to collect donations at their businesses during Candy Day. The Polo Lions Club would also like to thank our underwriters who gave $20, or more. These businesses and individuals are: Big John’s, Bergey’s Automotive, Birkey Equipment, Bob Schmidt, Bocker Farms, Bocker Grain, Mark Bocker, Henry Bocker, Winton Bocker, Brent Scholl Insurance, Bruce Scholl, Bryson Auctioneers, Burkardt LP Gas and Edgewood Golf Course, Cedar Forest Products, Casey‘s General Store, Ron Chamberlain, Country Company’s Insurance, Country Floral, Curt Erickson, Dambman Lawnmower Hospital, David Bucher, Dave’s Automotive, Davis Insurance, Deuth Farms, Estes Secretarial Service, Rick Graden, Don Hay, Dyer’s Automotive, Ebert Engineers, Erdman Texels, Fossler Realty, Rich Folk, First State Bank, Shannon-Polo, Phil Frey, Gaul’s Climate Control, Haldane Custom Paint and Body, Holland and Sons, Jeff and Robin Scholl, Knie Appliances, KSB Hospital, Olsen Elevator, Parco Auto Repair, Pines Automotive, Polo Chiropractic Center, Polo Coop, Public Auction Service, Radio Ranch, Randy Ocken, Saunders Plumbing, Gene Schmidt, Mark Scholl, Steve Sorenson-Dentist, Tom Suits Law Office, State Representative Tom Demmer, Carl Vock, Don Vock, Tom Walberg, and White Pines Resort.
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Mason Awards Oregon Masonic Lodge 420 recently held its awards presentations. Above,Worshipful Master Mark Shaulis, right, master of the lodge, presents the Community Builder Award to Oregon High School variety football coach John Bothe. Observing the presentation is Bothe’s daughter Jayden. At right, Shaulis presents the Lodge Builder Award to Worshipful Brother Dan Mongan. Photos supplied
1st Farm Credit Services is offering 24, $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors to further their education in an agriculture or rural liferelated field of study. The First Choice Agriculture Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into an agriculture or agriculture-related curriculum at a university, college or community college and either reside or attend high school within 1st Farm Credit Services’ service territory. Agriculture-related fields include those that would contribute to the quality of
rural life for people living in rural areas, or for those who want to return to a rural area to work in any field. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement, community and agricultural youth organization involvement and brief essays. Applicants will be judged by a panel of independent agribusiness, education, youth and farm organization leaders. Qualifying students may obtain an application online at www.1stfarmcredit.com or through a local 1st Farm Credit Services office. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2014.
College News Augustana College Two Oregon residents are among the 116 student admissions ambassadors at Augustana College, Rock Island. The student admissions ambassadors help the Office of Admissions to recruit new students. The 2013-14 admissions ambassadors team includes Amy Fagan, a sophomore majoring in business administration-advising, and Heather Gorsegner, a sophomore majoring in pre-
elementary education. Augustana admissions ambassadors are involved in campus interactions with prospective students, sharing their experiences and introducing prospective students to life on a residential liberal arts campus. The ambassadors give campus tours, escort students and families to appointments and take leading roles on campus visit days. Students apply and interview for these positions. The competitive application
process lasts several months and begins during spring term. “The majority of students who applied for 2013-14 were very well-qualified, showing a difficult class load, an excellent GPA, involvement on campus and enthusiasm about Augustana,� said Tarah Sipes, manager of campus experience in the Office of Admissions. Once students are selected, they are required to move in early for the following school year and go through a week
of training. Periodic training also is provided to student staff throughout the year. North Central College Two area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall term at North Central College, Naperville. Earning academic honors are Madison Nehrkorn, Oregon, and Kayla Acton, Stillman Valley. To be eligible for the dean’s list, undergraduate students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.6 (4.0 = A) for the term and be enrolled as full-time students. Մ
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Thank You I want to extend a SPECIAL THANK YOU to Aaron Miller and David Poole who finished harvesting my corn and to Jim Gorzney for helping pick corn and chiseling, after my accident. My deep appreciation goes out to all of you.
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Christmas Donation Byron Police Officer Tim Brechon accepts a donation for Operation Santa Claus from Byron Bar Owner’s Association representative Jan Cox. The association, comprised of the owners of Spanky’s, Union Bar & Grill, The 5th Alarm, Leombruni’s, and Costa’s. Photo supplied
Birth Reese Renei Wells Todd and Chele Wells, Steward, announce the birth of their daughter Reese Renei on Dec. 15, 2013 at 1:14 p.m. at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva. She weighed six pounds 13 ounces and measured 19 and one-half inches long at
birth. She was welcomed by her big brothers Bryson, 5, and Braylon, 3. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Vonei White, DeKalb, and Philip and Jodie Peterson, DeKalb. Paternal grandmother is Vinde Wells, Leaf River.
Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Dec. 11 Rebecca Huntley issued the Brent D. Pearson, Stillman following marriage licenses: Valley, and Jessica R. Dixon, Marengo. Dec. 6 Jacob S. Billeter and Juan C. Fernandez and Brooke R. Giddings, both of Elizabeth M. Guerrero, both Byron. of Rochelle. We’ll publish your birth, wedding, engagement, or anniversary notice for FREE. Stop in at our Oregon office, 121A S. Fourth St. or call us at 815-732-6166.
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Chancel Choir 9 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Dec. 24—4:30 10 a.m. Sunday Worship p.m. Christmas Eve Service 11 a.m. Fellowship at Oregon UMC; 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19—12:30 Christmas Eve Service at p.m. UMW Scramble Disciples UMC Sunday, Dec. 22—8:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 11 a.m. Bell EAST JORDAN UNITED Choir Rehearsal METHODIST CHURCH Monday, Dec. 23— 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Newsletter Deadline; 9 a.m. 815-626-0104 Disciples Bible Study; 4 p.m. 9 a.m. Fellowship Prayer Shawl 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Dec. 24—Office 10:45 a.m. Worship Closed; 9 a.m. Prayer Group; Dave Jungnickel, Pastor
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CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley 815-362-6601 Jake Ritzema, Pastor Thursday, Dec. 19—7 p.m. Prayer Team Sunday, Dec. 22—No Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Monday, Dec. 23—7:15 p.m. Choir Practice Tuesday, Dec. 24—6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
5 p.m. & 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, Dec. 25-Tuesday, Dec. 31—Office Closed
GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets David Decker, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 800-335-5065 815-732-2642 Rev. Jerry Clark EBENEZER REFORMED “A Christ-centered, BibleCHURCH family-oriented 2997 N. German Church Rd. believing, ministry.� Two miles east of Oregon on BETHEL UNITED Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Ill. 64, then three miles north. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service Pastor Brion Brooks 217 S. Hickory St., 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Church Office Shannon Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Phone: 815-732-6313 Traditional Worship Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; Director of Ministries Service 9 a.m. transportation and nursery for Youth and Christian Contemporary Worship provided for all services. Education 11:15 a.m. David Bordy FIRST CHRISTIAN 9 a.m. Sunday School BROOKVILLE and CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday Worship ELKHORN UNITED 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Roots Youth Ministry— METHODIST CHURCHES 815-732-2359 Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m. Brookville: Adult Sunday Grail Storm, Minister Kids Clubs & Men’s & School 9:30 a.m. 815-732-7411 Women’s Bible Study— Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service—10 a.m. Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 17725 W. Chamber St. If you haven’t found a p.m. in Brookville church home, we invite you Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. to First Christian Church in EMMANUEL Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Oregon, where we accept one EVANGELICAL Corner of Wilson Mill & another just as Christ accepted LUTHERAN CHURCH Brick Church Roads us. Come as you are. Office: 815-732-2424
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.
EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Pastor Guthrie Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.
BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville, 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship
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 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
764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris 815-734-4942 Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen Thursday, Dec. 19—1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Friday, Dec. 20—8:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 21—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Dec. 22—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Candlelight Service; 7 p.m. Birthday Party for Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25—Church Office Closed Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates
FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo 815-946-3588 CROSSROADS Jeremy Heller, Pastor COMMUNITY CHURCH, 9 a.m. Sunday School WHITE PINES CAMPUS 10 a.m. Worship Service 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Nursery Available Saturdays at 6 p.m. We are an independent nonSundays at 10 a.m. denominational Christian 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com church. Visitors are always welcome. Campus Pastor Chad Keeteman ext. 302 FAITH EVANGELICAL Youth Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Jose Garcia ext. 303 402 Second Ave., Forreston We offer contemporary Church 815-938-3203 worship and relevant Bible Pastor Scott Ralston teaching through “ A Church with a engaging messages, and Heart — In the Heart of powerful video Forreston� Join us after the service in our Sunday, Dec. 22—9 a.m. for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry Worship Tuesday, Dec. 24—2:30 (infant-5th grade)-during p.m. Christmas Song & Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th Sermon Service with Holy 9:30 p.m. grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Communion; Christmas Eve Candlelight Visit our website: www. Service with Holy Communion crossroadscn.com Wednesday, Dec. 25—10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community DISCIPLES UNITED Christmas Brunch METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, FAITH UNITED Mt. Morris METHODIST CHURCH Phone 815-734-4853 Mission Statement: Loving, Dwight Stewart, Pastor Growing & Serving in Faith Sunday, Dec. 22—9:30 a.m. Handicapped Accessible Worship; 10:30 a.m. Coffee 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Hour; 10:45 a.m. Sunday 815-946-3212 School Website: faithumcpolo Monday, Dec. 23—5:30 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor p.m. Chime Choir; 6:45 p.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Dave Bateman 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Dec. 19—6 p.m. UMW Christmas Party at Mimmo’s Friday, Dec. 20—Herald News Due Sunday, Dec. 22—9 a.m. Worship, Children’s Program; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 23—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 3-4:30 p.m. Good News Club; End of the Year Bills to Joan Tuesday, Dec. 24—10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service
a.m. Worship Service & Children’s Church Tuesday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service 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
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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 10:45 a.m. Sunday School
PRAIRIE DELL MT. MORRIS CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH Pastor Ginny Haney 16031 W. Coffman Rd., 409 W. Brayton Road Shannon P.O. Box 2055 Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Mt. Morris, IL 61054 815-864-2448 Phone: 815-734-4573 Sunday School 9 a.m. Office hours Monday Worship 10 a.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 11:15 a.m. Fellowship Thursday, Dec. 19—4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20—9-10:30 Christmas Eve Service a.m. Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 22—8:15 REVIVE COMMUNITY a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 CHURCH a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Fellowship Time with Cookies follow@revivemtm.com & Wassail; 10:45 a.m. Sunday 815-994-0428 School for All Ages Southern Baptist FLORENCE UNITED Monday, Dec. 23—2-4:30 Saturday Night Revive Service METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Food Pantry Open 5:30 p.m. Saturday 2649 W. Florence Rd., Tuesday, Dec. 24—9 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Freeport Bible Study; 7 p.m. Christmas 6-8 p.m. Monday Kathleen Brinkmeier, Eve Service; Quilting Pastor Wednesday, Dec. 25— ST. BRIDE’S Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day-Church Office EPISCOPAL CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Closed 1000 Ill. 64 West NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Oregon FORRESTON GROVE OF GOD Fr. Robert Francis CHURCH 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon S. Cristobal 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7211 or Forreston 815-732-7404 815-732-3328 Presbyterian Church in 9:30 a.m. New Life Cafe www.saintbrides.org America 10 a.m. Worship Service Email:saintbrides@ 815-938-3605 verizon. net Jeremy Cheezum, Pastor NORTH GROVE Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School EVANGELICAL Sunday-Holy Communion-8 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH and 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Wednesday Healing Pioneer Club Forreston Service-6 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Classes Study; 7:45 p.m. Choir Church: 815-938-2194 Children’s Sunday School-9 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 a.m. FORRESTON REFORMED Saturday, Dec. 21—9 Adult Sunday School-9 a.m. CHURCH a.m.-12 p.m. Food Pantry & (2nd & 4th Sunday) 501 Third Ave. Thrift Shop Open at New Life St. Bride’s follows Tim Fry, Pastor Community Center traditional Anglican-Episcopal 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, Dec. 22—9 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. church practices; is biblically based and both family and Worship; 6:30 p.m. Christmas individual oriented. FREEDOM LUTHERAN Program Visitors are always WORSHIPPING Tuesday, Dec. 24—9 a.m.-12 welcomed. COMMUNITY, ELCA p.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Pastor Jeff Schlesinger Open at New Life Community ST. JAMES LUTHERAN 815-222-7270 Center CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m. & West Grove Road at Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at OREGON Columbine Rd. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries CHURCH OF GOD Pastor Steve Erickson Dining Hall 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Sunday, Dec. 22—8:30 a.m. 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 Pastor Michael Hoffman Handbell rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. (a mile south of Oregon) 815-732-6847 Christmas Program Rehearsal, Welcome Center You and your family are Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 111 S. Fourth St, Oregon invited to join us in worship on a.m. Congregational Bible Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine GRACE VALLEY Advent will be observed with Worship , Christmas Program;
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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 815-946-3275 Pastor Terrie Wilder Communion Served the 1st & 3rd Sundays of Each Month Thursday Prayer Group 3 p.m. Adult Confirmation 4 p.m. Sunday Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 & 9:30 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 Rev. Father Louis Tosto Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday Confession 4:30 p.m. Saturday Night Mass 5:30 p.m. Weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6-7:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday & Saturday Immediately after Mass 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 Masses—Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. Confessions-Sunday 7:30 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris 815-734-6354 Pastor Josh Ehrler Friday, Dec. 20—8:30 a.m. Coffee Saturday, Dec. 21—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, Dec. 22—8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship; Fellowship Time Following Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship Tuesday, Dec. 24— Christmas Eve; 4 p.m. Family Candlelight Worship; 8 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Worship Wednesday, Dec. 25— Merry Christmas- Office Closed WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.
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Thursday, Dec. 19— Newsletter Deadline; 6:30 p.m. Pack Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Choir Monday, Dec. 23—No Bible School Tuesday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service; 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service at Disciples DUMC, Mt. LEAF RIVER UNITED Morris METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Pastor David Poust Thursday, Dec. 26—Office 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Closed Friday, Dec. 20—Newsletter Friday, Dec. 27—6-9 p.m. News Due Sunday, Dec. 22—10:30 Cubs Movie
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a “Celebration of Christmas in Scripture and Song� program. Pastor Hoffman will share a devotional. Greeting you will be Larry and Virginia Bolhous. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. The Sunday School Christmas Program will take place at 9:30 a.m. followed by refreshments. All are welcome. On Tuesday, Dec. 24 the church will conduct a Christmas Eve Communion Service at 6 p.m. December’s Bible Book of the Month is Luke.
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Candlelight Walk Winners Above, Melody Hall, Steward, second from left, pictured here with her granddaughter, was the second place winner of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Scavenger Hunt held during the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Candlelight Walk Nov. 30. Pictured with Hall are committee members Debbie Dickson, Robyn Pearce, Lou Vander Wyst, and Roger Castle. First prize winner Stacey Moore, Waterman, was not available for the photo. Below, Nancy Crandall, Oregon, third from left, smiles as she shows the Candlelight Cash she won during the Oregon Chamber of Commerce event. Pictured with Crandall, are Chamber officials Debbie Leffelman, Lou Vander Wyst, Robyn Pearce, Debbie Dickson, and Roger Castle. Photos supplied
The deadline for dropping off toys for Earth Angels’ annual holiday toy collection is Friday, Dec. 20. Earth Angels, headed by Linda Straith, Forreston, collects toys and donations each year 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. The toys will also go to the children of servicemen and women who are on active duty. Drop sites for donation are Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Kable News, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center; Rock River Center, Oregon; Bemis Ford, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Brides Episcopal Church, Oregon; St. Paul
Lutheran Church, Oregon; State Farm Insurance, Oregon; Forreston Public Library; Forreston State Bank, Forreston; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Blackhawk Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library, Polo; 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 Friday, Dec. 20 or call Straith at 815291-7757 for pick up. Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston IL 61030, or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston IL 61030, or via Pay Pal to Earth Angels Wanted-Fundraiser. 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. In addition, anyone wishing to send a letter or a card to a serviceman or woman, can drop off his or her wishes in Granny’s Mail Bag, located at every dropsite. The deadline for letters and cards is Dec. 1. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Seniors Center. For more information or to volunteers call Granny (aka Straith) at 815-291-7757 or visit www.earth.angels. oglecounty@hotmail,com.
The American Red Cross urges residents to take extra precautions with cooking and decorating around the holidays. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and as people are cooking, entertaining, and stringing lights this holiday season, we’re urging that they take
safety measures to ensure that their homes and loved ones are safe from the threat of fire,” said Martha Carlos, Chief Communications Officer of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. Christmas Day, Christmas Eve and Thanksgiving are the top three days for cooking fires, according to the National Fire Prevention Association. Nationally, the Red Cross responds to a disaster on average every eight minutes, and the vast majority of them are home fires. The Red Cross has some simple steps everyone can follow to prevent home fires around the holidays: Holiday Entertaining Test smoke alarms. Check food regularly while cooking and remain in the home while cooking. Use a timer as a reminder that the stove or oven is on. Enforce a “kid-free zone” in the cooking area and make children stay at least three feet away from the stove. Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove, oven or any appliance in the kitchen that generates heat. Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup. Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen. Contact the local fire department to receive training on the proper use of extinguishers. Holiday Decorating Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant. Keep children, pets and decorations away from lit candles. Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet. Replace any string of lights
with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of LED strands to connect. Some strings of lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged. Keep decorations away from windows and doors. People should also download the free American Red Cross First Aid app, which provides instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies. The apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or by going to redcross. org/mobileapps. People can test their knowledge on how to prevent home fires by taking the Fire Safety Quiz, and can learn more about fire prevention by visiting redcross.org. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a notfor-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org
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Festival of Tree winners announced The Byron Museum of History staff recently announced the winners in the Festival of Trees at Miracle on Second Street Dec. 6. The winning trees were chosen by People’s Choice ballot the night of the event. The trees will remain on display during regular museum hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum has also installed some new exhibits
including “Winter Memories” featuring antique and vintage cameras. Admission is free. The Festival or Trees winners are: Traditional Category — First Place, First Baptist Church; Second Place, Byron Forest Preserve; Third Place, Byron Chamber of Commerce; Handmade Category — First Place, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club; Second Place, Girl Scout Troops 3162 and 14;
Third Place, Byron Park District’s Tiger Den; Non-Traditional Category — First Place, Byron Public Library District; Second Place, Neighbors Rehabilitation. Additional organizations that participated in the festival include Byron GFWC Women’s Club, Byron School District Special Education Classes, Byron Young Women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Davis Junction
Historical Society, Byron Farmers Market, Girl Scout Troop 3768, Holmstrom & Kennedy, Kiwanis Club of Byron, ReMax Professional Advantage. The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving Byron’s history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. For more information call 815-234-5031 or visit the museum’s website atwww. byronmuseum.org.
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Sheriff’s Department credit card spending questioned By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media During a countywide review of departmental credit card policies this year, some spending on credit cards of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department was questioned – and then stopped. That spending included meals at local restaurants, in addition to uniform and equipment purchases. Sheriff Michael Harn and Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker described the meals as meetings, although they were listed as “training” for accounting purposes. For 2011 and 2012, and the first few months of this year, those restaurant meals cost county taxpayers more than $7,500 – about $5,300 of it at Breakers Saloon and Eatery, which is a block from the jail. During an interview with Sauk Valley Media this week, both Harn and Gouker defended the lunch training as justified spending. “The only time I can get together [with staff] is before noon, and then it led into the noon hour,” Harn said. “Well, I can’t consciously keep people over their lunch hour because when they go to have lunch, they’re on my time.” When those meetings, which would begin at the Sheriff’s Department, carried over into lunchtime, they often moved to a local restaurant, Harn said. In 2011, the Sheriff’s Department charged more than $600 at restaurants, some local and others outside the county, according to documents obtained by Sauk Valley Media through a Freedom of Information Act request. In 2012, that spending increased to more than $4,100, and in 2013 the department spent $2,800 – until the practice stopped this past spring. “The sheriff and I had a discussion about it,” Gouker said. “I understand why he was using it. It was a policy that we allowed. ... We had some discussions about it, and I said, ‘Well Mike, maybe you should just monitor it a little bit and maybe not do it quite as much.’ And he has.” From January through May 2013, the Sheriff’s
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Department charged nearly $2,800 at restaurants on its credit cards. From June through October, after Gouker and Harn discussed the restaurant spending, only $28 was charged, for one meal at Breakers Saloon & Eatery in Oregon, where the majority of the lunch trainings had occurred. “I haven’t changed my policy,” Harn said. “I still could do that. I chose, after Mr. Gouker and all the things that happened in Dixon and all those things, like, ‘OK, I don’t need this.’” Harn continues to have those same training discussions with his staff, he said, but now more of them happen during phone calls. “In a public office, there are things that are done that are wrong, and there are things that are done that could be perceived as being wrong,” Gouker said. He said the meals could be perceived as wrong, but that there was nothing actually wrong about them.
Spending comes to light In March, Ogle County Board members John O’Brien and Dick Petrizzo began having discussions with county departments that had and were using credit cards. At the time, the county didn’t have a credit card policy, and O’Brien said the county auditors had recommended that one be put together. “When you draft a policy, it has overall applications,” Petrizzo said. “You’re not looking at individual statements.” But after they spoke with Harn and learned about the lunch training, Petrizzo said,
Below are several other charges on the sheriff’s credit cards, along with the sheriff’s explanation. Lucky Brand Jeans, $160.74, July 15, 2012, in Aurora: – On most days, Harn doesn’t wear the full uniform, he said, and instead wears jeans and a polo shirt. This charge was for three or four pairs of Lucky Brand jeans that were on sale, he said. Under Armour, $259.70, July 15, 2012, in Aurora: – The purchase was for the polo shirts Harn wears, he said, which also are embroidered with the department’s name on a sleeve. Hennepin Marine, $326.29, March 2, 2012, in Hennepin: – The department no longer has a boat it can use, Harn said, so when an incident requires one, the department will ask a nearby fire department or resident to assist. In those cases, the Sheriff’s Department provides oil or gas to replenish what was used, Harn said. Men’s Wearhouse, $1,193.28, $1,106 and $129.87, Oct. 22 and 23, 2012, in Rockford: – These purchases were for suits, they took the issue to Gouker. “Both O’Brien and I were new, and we were learning stuff about the board and operations,” Petrizzo said. “And when we came across that [lunch spending], we were curious about that. The sheriff defended it by saying that it’s a way [they trained people over lunch]. We raised questions about it and whether it was right or wrong.” Petrizzo said he was happy that, for the most part, the lunch training had stopped, adding that he didn’t condone the practice. Harn took office in December 2010, but it wasn’t until Petrizzo and O’Brien’s general discussion about all department credit card spending in early 2013 that Harn made the decision, after speaking with Gouker, to change that practice.
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Dan Janes is an Ogle County Board member and chairman of the County Security Committee, which oversees the Sheriff’s Department and the Ogle County coroner. Each month, his committee reviews each department’s bills and receives an update. Janes said he doesn’t “sit down and go through every [credit card] charge in every
shirts, ties, pants and shoes for Harn and Michael Schabacker, a detective who’s required to be in a suit at work, Harn said. OnStar, $249, $28.90, $28.90, $28.90 and $11.40, charges in 2011 and 2013: – Harn had an OnStar subscription in his Sheriff’s Department vehicle for navigation purposes, he said, and there were other charges for hands-free dialing minutes in case he needed them in an emergency, he said. Harley-Davidson, $384.83, $154.04 and $63.94, charges in April, July and October 2011, in Peoria and Sauk City, Wis.: – Harn purchased clothing and gear from two Harley-Davidson retailers for when the department had a Harley-Davidson motorcycle it used for parades, he said. When the lease ended, it wasn’t renewed, Harn said, but the clothing still is at the department as Sheriff’s Department property. SiriusXM Radio, $213.51, $172.83 and $28.28 in April 2011 and 2012: – Harn had a 1-year subscription to Sirius radio for his depart-
month,” and he doesn’t get too involved with the finances as long as the department is within its budget, which the Sheriff’s Department has been. Also on the County Security Committee are Rich Gronewold and Greg Sparrow, who also sit on the county’s Finance, Revenue and Insurance Committee. Janes said he assumed they were looking at details of credit card statements. “I’m just probably somewhat assuming that they’re looking at those more closely,” he said. Sparrow doesn’t see the monthly credit card statements, he said, but as the committee chairman, Janes might. If he had been aware of the lunch training, Sparrow said, he might have asked for more detail, but might also defer to Harn as an elected official. “I would like to hear in more details from him why he feels that way,” Sparrow said. “I’m not saying I disagree with him.” Gronewold said he had seen some of the spending and had even questioned other departments, but not every department and not for every charge. He wasn’t aware of the
ment vehicle. When it automatically renewed, he had it canceled and obtained a refund, he said. Hooters, $66.19, March 4, 2012, in Springfield: – The restaurant was across the street from his hotel in Springfield where he attended a conference, Harn said. He said he was there with other law enforcement personnel. LensCrafters, $514.79, July 15, 2012, in Rockford: – A department employee’s prescription glasses were stolen, Harn said. The employee paid for the frames, and the department paid for the lenses. The employee was working at the time of the theft, Harn said. iTunes, several charges, including $31.86 and $5.30 in 2012: – These charges were for navigation and work-related apps, Harn said, and weren’t games or other apps. Frank’s Car Wash in Freeport – There are several charges for Frank’s Car Wash, which, Harn said, are for his department vehicle. He has had it washed in Freeport because he lives in Forreston and it’s close, he said. Freeport is in Stephenson County.
extent of lunch training, Gronewold said, but he didn’t think such local training several times a week would be necessary. “I wouldn’t think that would be appropriate,” he said. “I wouldn’t see why he would have to buy lunch for those people.” Bobbie Colbert, another member of the County Board and the County Security Committee, said she wasn’t aware of the lunch training and doesn’t think it would be appropriate. Colbert also said she didn’t think the lunch training had been discussed or explained during the committee meetings, but she had heard rumors about it the past week or so. “I’m sure [the committee] would be questioning, ‘Hey, what’s going on at Breakers?’” she said, adding that she would be curious about the time of the charges. Harn has had conversations with County Security Committee members about his policies and procedures, he said, but many other County Board members don’t seek him out to learn what’s going on in his department. “A lot of people on the board don’t call and don’t ask and don’t know,” Harn said.
“It’s kind of hard to share all the information with people and they don’t care.” The Sheriff’s Department’s training budget in 2013 was $9,615, and it’s set at $7,615 for 2014. In 2011, Harn’s first year as sheriff, the training budget was set by his predecessor, Greg Beitel, at $44,560. In 2012, the training budget had been cut to $11,615. Jerry Brooks, a member of the Ogle County Board and County Security Committee, said Harn had done a good job with the reduced budget. Brooks said he was aware of the lunch training and didn’t have a problem with it. “I, overall, I have never seen anything that I felt was inappropriate,” he said. “But that doesn’t mean I’ve seen everything.” Lee Meyers, a member of the County Board and County Security Committee, said he had asked Harn about individual purchases in the past, most of the time for bigger charges, he said, but wasn’t aware of the lunch training. Patricia Nordman, a member of the County Board and County Security Committee, didn’t immediately return a call for comment last week.
Administrative Tow Fund is not on county’s budget By Matt Mencarini Sauk Valley Media Since late 2011, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department has used, at the sheriff’s discretion, a fund not reported in the county’s budget to pay a wide range of expenses. Similar to other county funds, the Administrative Tow Fund has been reviewed – and not found to be inappropriate – by the county’s auditors, Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker said. During an interview with Sauk Valley Media last week, Gouker, Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn and Bob Coine, identified as the sheriff’s consultant for
public relations, defended the fund’s purpose, uses and location off the budget. They also said the fund is used to offset a reduced budget for the Sheriff’s Department. The tow fund, which was established by a county ordinance on Oct. 19, 2011, allows the county to collect a $350 administrative fee to tow vehicles, like those involved with a DUI arrest. According to the ordinance, money from the fund can “be used at the discretion of the sheriff, and may be used for law enforcement-related activities including the purchase or maintenance of police vehicles, equipment, or training.” The tow fund is reviewed
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by the auditors, Gouker said, but doesn’t appear on the county’s budget, similar to the Sheriff’s Department’s commissary fund. “We have a lot of funds that are like that,” Gouker said, “in other departments under other elected officials.” Gouker wants those funds to be given more oversight and be placed in the budget, he said. Asked why they aren’t already, he said that’s been the county’s policy. “You want to know the honest truth? Because it’s never been done before, which I don’t agree with,” Gouker said. “And because it had never been done before is exactly why I’m looking at doing it differently.” Nearly 30 funds aren’t listed in the county’s budget – 28 of them listed in the “additional fund appropriations” section. They total about $3.2 million. The tow fund and commissary fund, however, don’t appear by name. Gouker said the “police vehicle fund” is likely the tow fund. “We’re just starting our new audit,” Gouker said. “[The tow fund] will be audited. It was audited last year. The sheriff and I have talked about this way before this, about working it, bringing into a different kind of oversight. He’s agreed to that. ... I’ve reviewed it. And the auditors have reviewed it. There’s nothing that is being done in here that hasn’t been reviewed.” Gouker has wanted to move the unreported funds to
Below are some selected expenses paid for from the Administrative Tow Fund: Thomas DodgeChrysler-Jeep of Highland, $22,947, invoice dated Jan. 2, 2013: – The invoice is for the purchase of a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500, from a dealership based in Highland, Ind. Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers, $170, June 11, 2013: – Harn purchased four flowers for Secretaries Day, he said.
RDJ Specialties Inc., $5,437.59, June 18, 2013, company based in Memphis: – Harn purchased 1,500 “foldable frisbees,” 1,500 plastic bags and 1,000 coloring books to hand out at the county fair and during other events. George Enstrom, $1,600, Aug. 13, 2012: – Enstrom, a lawyer, requested and paid for an out-of-state prisoner to be transported to Ogle County to testify in a civil lawsuit, Harn said. The money
was refunded when his department no longer needed to make the transport, the sheriff said.. Ogle County Fair Association, $700, Aug. 20, 2013: – Harn paid for a tent at the Ogle County Fair, which, he said, he uses for public outreach and education. Heartland Studios, $4,000, Aug. 29, 2013: – Harn paid Bob Coine to run the Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page.
the budget for several years, he said, but will work to get the reporting done during 2014 and have them listed on the 2015 budget. That change is done within the county, he said. Documents related to spending from the Administrative Tow Fund were obtained by Sauk Valley Media through a Freedom of Information Act request. Among the checks written from the fund is a $4,000 check made out to “Heartland Studios” for website design and consulting. Coine, the man behind Heartland Studios, was present for the interview with Sauk Valley Media and described his relationship with Harn as a consultant for public relations, the same description Harn confirmed a day later. Coine received the check, dated Aug. 29, 2013, to run the Sheriff’s Department’s
Facebook page, Harn said. That check is the only payment Coine has received from the Sheriff’s Department, Harn said, and he doesn’t have a county computer or access to non-public documents, information or records. Coine, however, was using Harn’s computer before the interview with Sauk Valley Media last week, which was the only time he has used a county computer, Harn said. The sheriff explained that Coine was using it to remove some comments from the department’s Facebook page immediately, rather than waiting until later. Coine, who was recommended to Harn by another area sheriff, is one of several people Harn said he looks to for advice on running the department or handling aspects of the job. Other checks written from the tow fund were for a Rochelle Little League
sponsorship; Sheriff’s Department-branded materials to hand out to children, which include the department’s name, logo and Harn’s name; a tent at the Ogle County Fair; weapons and ammunition; and auto body work on department vehicles. Harn took office as sheriff in December 2010. In 2011, his first year in office, the Sheriff’s Department budget was set at $4 million. The budget was reduced to $3.4 million in 2012 and increased slightly for the 2013 fiscal year to $3.5 million, where it remains for 2014. The tow fund, Harn and Gouker said, is used to offset that reduction and the reduced budget for certain line items. Instead of filing insurance claims after a department vehicle hits a deer, Harn has, at times, used money from the tow fund for repairs, he said.
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A pile of glasses is being sorted and boxed recently by Lions Club members. Pictured clockwise from lower left are: Rick Tonozzi, manager of the Glasses Program; Duane Moser, Oregon Club; Van Stone, executive director of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and Wayne Cole and Pat Slowiak, also members of the Oregon Club. Photo supplied
Lions collect eye glasses By Jerry Hinrichs Lions Club Member Have you ever wondered what happens to the glasses that you donated to the Lions of Illinois, in particular the Oregon, Ill. Club? Well, they crossed the table at the Lions of Illinois Foundation Center in Sycamore where they were sorted by Lions Club members. Most glasses collected within this State by the Lions of Illinois cross this table and are sorted by either gold, silver or plastic and packed into card board containers weighing
roughly 30 pounds. On this particular day recently the Oregon Lions sorted and packed seven boxes each containing 900 pair for a total of 3,600 pairs of glasses. The foundation receives 7,000 to 10,000 donated pair of glasses per week. By comparison this amounts to nearly twice the residents of Oregon donating one pair of glasses per week forever. Astonishing numbers! After the metal glasses are boxed they are sent to a recycler in California and the foundation is paid and those funds are used to
assist the visually impaired in Illinois. The foundation sends out approximately eight shipments per year or 83,700 pairs. Many of the plastic glasses are shipped to Indiana to be used by mission groups going to Third World countries where doctors fit to those of need. A number of missionary groups come directly to the foundation office to pick up glasses to take on their medical missions. The foundation ships approximately 300,000 plastic pairs annually.
back, and how to respond when the police arrive on the scene, Drought said. “Can you lock the door?� said Drought. “Think about it. You can then barricade the door with heavy desks from the classroom. What do you do if a shooter enters the classroom?� Many objects in the classroom can be used as projectiles to throw at a gunman to try and distract them to enable people to evacuate the room, or disarm the shooter. The faculty were provided wrapped books that they could throw at a target. At first the staff in one classroom was timid at wanting to throw a book, but after the first book was thrown everyone in the classroom was ready to take their turn. They also had the opportunity to swing a computer keyboard at the target. After these two drills, Polo Police Sergeant Sean Knight volunteered to be a practice gunman the staff could wrestle to the ground. Drought and Knight demonstrated in slow motion one technique that can be used to bring a gunman to
the ground and secure the weapon. The gun should not be picked up but secured by having someone stand over it with their hands raised in the air. Drought said that when police arrive in the classroom, one person should be designated to quickly tell the officer who the shooter is and where the weapon is. The staff was enjoying the demonstrations, but realized they were learning about a serious subject. School Board President Gene Schmidt took part in the drill. “We learned a lot but it raises questions as we move forward,� said Schmidt. “This is just the beginning in a process.� As a district, safety has been improved. All the buildings have been secured and visitors need to be buzzed into the building. “There is more to do,� he said. “Drills let everyone practice. What does a gun shot sound like? It was an eye opening experience.� Schmidt said the next safety meeting in the district should be interesting when the faculty bring their questions from the drill to the table.
“I am not naive enough to say it can’t happen in Polo,� said Schmidt. “Having people participate in the drill was interesting. I never thought about holding the gun to have it pointed at the floor.� Having the police department participate in the drill demonstrated the continuing relationship between the school and police department. “We are lucky to have the police department involved in our schools,� said Schmidt. “I felt this was a program everyone needs to do.� Board member Kellie O’Leary Call also participated in the drill. The Polo and Milledgeville Police Departments participated in the drill. “Hopefully it never happens but the school now has some ideas of what to do,� said Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen. “It was good training and well received.� Oregon School District held similar drills at all three schools earlier this fall. Those drills were also coordinated through the Rock Valley College Police Department. Forrestville Valley School District will hold a drill Jan. 2 in cooperation with the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department.
Preschooler gym class offered Parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to Nash Recreation Center, Oregon, to head to the gym and burn off some energy. Preschoolers will enjoy dribbling, dancing, parachute play, and other gross motor activities. Students enrolled in morning session of preschool
at Nash can go directly go Preschool Gym class. Toddlers will jump, skip, and dance. Toddler Gym includes structured play, free play, and parachute time. Toddlers should be accompanied by a caregiver. Register by Tuesday, Jan. 7 for the Jan. 14 – March 18 Tuesday classes.
Register by Wednesday, Jan. 8 for the Jan. 15 – March 19 Wednesday classes. The cost for the entire session is $30 for residents and $36 for non-residents.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Polo Community Council of Churches delivered 190 Christmas food baskets to 156 families. The baskets contained food items donated by local churches and individuals. Special thanks goes to Don and Janice Conn who donated 190 four pound hams and to Deuth Farms who donated 190 pounds of pork sausage. These generous donations are greatly appreciated. Oregon Super Valu
donated grocery sacks for delivery of the food. All excess food donations which were not delivered or claimed were donated to Polo Lifeline Food Pantry. Crossroads Community Church coordinated the effort this year and wishes to thank all who donated, volunteered and helped in any way for their generous and cooperative spirit. Dave and Laurie Sherrick Polo
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Public Voice Serenity Hospice says thanks Dear Editor, Serenity Hospice and Home has been the fortunate recipient of several United Way “Days of Caring� over the past couple of years. Projects are posted on the United Way volunteer website, and willing volunteers sign up to provide assistance to area non profits. Some area organizations
even offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer on a project during a work day in support of United Way’s Day of Caring program. On Dec. 4, Watt Publishing sent a team of volunteers to help decorate the Serenity Home for Christmas. In fact, it has become a tradition for a team from Watt Publishing to help brighten the days of patients and families staying or visiting the Serenity Home year after year.
Volunteers decorated nine unique Christmas trees and placed holiday decorations throughout the facility. Each year staff looks forward to working with the good-natured and compassionate team from Watts. Additionally, volunteers, staff, patients, and visitors were entertained by lovely guitar and vocals by hospice volunteer, Tita Roach. Serenity Hospice and Home extends a warm thank
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Carolers visited area residents Freedom Lutheran Church, Oregon, graced homebound people in the area with carols of the season on Dec. 11. A group of 20 people of all ages started their trek at Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, singing carols in every area of the complex. They even sang from the balconies in the apartment complex. After leaving Pinecrest, they made their way back to Oregon, stopping at a private residence and then caroling at Serenity Home before completing the evening at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. One gentleman, when asked whether he had any requests, simply said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing
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Slick Roads A pregnant woman was injured early Tuesday afternoon when the SUV she was driving apparently skidded off Chana Road just south of Ill. 64 and struck a road sign. Drifting snow made the road surface slippery. The womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and details of the crash were not yet available at press time. The Illinois State Police investigated. Photo by Vinde Wells
VFW will host Christmas party VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St., Oregon, will host a Christmas party that will be open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 21 beginning at 5 p.m. Complimentary food and snacks will be served and
music will be provided from 6 to 11 p.m. A raffle will start at approximately 6 p.m. with the proceeds going toward the VFW Memorial Fund to upgrade and enhance the memorial on the north
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The folks at Freedom Lutheran are working hard to make sure that Christmas gets its full due. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas is not over after the 25th,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff Schlesinger, Freedomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Twelve Days of Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was written because the liturgical season of Christmas is 12 days long. It begins on Dec. 25 but does not end until Epiphany on Jan. 6.â&#x20AC;? Freedom is putting a lot of time into preparing for Christmas Eve, but will also work hard to create beautiful worship experiences for the Sundays of the Christmas season as well: Dec. 29 and Jan. 5. On Christmas Eve, the congregation, which worships on the campus of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) a mile south of Oregon, will gather at 10 p.m. for a traditional candlelight service. Luminaries will guide worshippers through the woods to the worship space where a warm fire will greet them. The service will be followed by a time of fellowship including wassail
and hot cider. On Dec. 29, the first Sunday of Christmas, Freedom will continue its celebration with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;brunch serviceâ&#x20AC;? at which they will worship while they eat. The brunch, hosted by Schlesinger and his family, will include French toast bake, sausage, and juice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hosted these brunches at many of the congregations weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at,â&#x20AC;? said Schlesingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Theresa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hospitality is a big part of being Christian. It seems natural to merge a meal and worship.â&#x20AC;? The second Sunday of Christmas, Jan. 5, Freedom will offer a final time to sing Christmas songs as it celebrates with a service of lessons and carols. Freedom Lutheran worships on Sunday mornings at 9:45 at LOMC. Freedom also maintains the Freedom Lutheran Welcome Center in downtown Oregon at 111 S. Fourth St., where they have a small fair trade shop, a gallery of local artists and a community gathering area. All are invited to join them for worship or to stop and see them at the welcome center.
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Thirteen students are state scholars Thirteen students at Oregon High School were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistant Commission (ISAC). These individuals will be recognized for this exceptional accomplishment on Jan. 10 at the varsity double header basketball game against Rock Falls. The State Scholar Program recognizes high school seniors for outstanding academic achievement. ISAC, a state agency, has paved the path to postsecondary education with innovative programs for over 50 years, providing students with resources and support to obtain financial aid for higher education. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors. Selection is based on studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Prairie State Achievement Exam scores
ISAC, a state agency, has paved the path to post-secondary education with innovative programs for over 50 years, providing students with resources and support to obtain financial aid for higher education. and class rank at the end of the junior year. Though there is no monetary award for this recognition; State Scholars are found in prestigious universities across the country, recognized for their achievement in high school and their promise for a successful post-secondary future. Oregon High School is honored to have 13 recipients recognized as top students in the State of Illinois.
State Scholars Thirteen seniors at Oregon High School were recently recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Pictured from left to right in the back row are: Sawyer Reynolds, Matthew Murray, Pierce Dhaese, Travis Burke, Trevor Nelson, and Gerald Gehrke. In the front row are: Ashton Rutherford, Olivia Gorzny, Emma Crandall, Kelci Foss, Alexis Howey, and Sarah Zuniga. Kasia Majewski was not available when the photo was taken. Photo supplied
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Lady Hawk bowlers take third at LP Classic, boys fifth (172,194,171). The Oregon Boys team lost their third consecutive match this time to Winnebago 34693381. The Hawks (7-3 overall, and 2-3 in conference) were led by AJ Nordman with a 635 series (228,237,170). The JV also lost for the second time this season to Winnebago 2732-2704. Freshman Zack Hawkins led the JV team with a 562 series. On Dec. 10, Lady Hawks raised their season beat Rockford Lutheran 27552565 at Town & Country Lanes, Mt Morris, sweeping all seven standings points. Oregon was led by Abigail Scheidecker with a 577 series (158,189,230). She was followed by Alyson Scheidecker with a 486 series (158,158,170), Victoria Barnhart with a 432 series, Emily Corbin with a 429 series and MacKenzie Tague with a 427 series. The boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team dropped its second contest of the season falling to 3639-3316. The Hawks were led by AJ Nordman with a 659 series (199,182,278) followed by Kyle Lundquist with a 608 series (181,186,241). The JV team won by forfeit and was led by Josh Cook with a 569 series (199,210,160).
Junior high academic teams competed in Route 72 tournament The Eagles of David L. Rahn Junior High participated in the Route 72 Conference Academic Bowl tournament on Dec. 14, in Winnebago. The seventh graders were up first. The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first round opponent was Byron. The Eagles started slowly as Byron built an early 15-60 lead. DLR battled back in the second half but it was not enough as the Tigers prevailed, 115-140. Evan Ruthe led DLR with two correct â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;toss-upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; answers. Polo was the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next opponent. The Eagles seemed more relaxed and ready in their second match as they led 110-50 at the break. In the end, DLR was victorious, 165-85. Blake Donmeyer was tops for DLR with three responses. In the consolation championship, the Eagles faced Forreston. Again a slow start by DLR had them in the hole early, 35-70. The Eagles tried to come back in the second half but fell short, 70-115. Donmeyer had four correct answers to lead the team. The eighth grade Eagles had a tough day. They faced Polo in round one. Polo built a 25-125 edge. The Eagles were more aggressive in the second half but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough as DLR lost 125-160. Alyssa Theisen led DLR with three correct responses. The Eagles had a second round bye and entered the
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Hawks buried by Polo’s treys Marcos 8 for 17 to down Oregon 78-47 at tourney By Ty Reynolds Sauk Valley Media When the Polo Marcos are hitting their perimeter shots, there’s not a lot any defense can do to stop their offense. Factor in a strong transition game and 6-foot-7 senior AJ Dollmeyer in the post, and the Marcos have numerous weapons at their disposal. Polo hit eight of its 17 3-pointers Monday night against Oregon, and outscored the Hawks 18-7 on the fast break en route to a 7847 victory in the quarterfinals of the Forreston Holiday Tournament. “When teams actually try to guard AJ in the middle, that really makes them draw in their defense,” Polo senior guard Brian Cavanaugh said. “That leaves the rest of us wide open to take outside shots, make good cuts, and drive the lane.”
Cavanaugh was responsible for all three of those things at one point or another against Oregon (3-6). He missed just two of his 11 shots, and hit four runners off the wing in a span of 3:20 to open the second half and put the game away for the Marcos. After an early blitz gave Polo (8-0) a 22-9 lead with 2:49 left in the first quarter, the Hawks whittled away at the deficit. But when Oregon got to within 26-23 early in the second on Trevor Otten’s coast-to-coast three-point play, the Marcos answered in the form of a 9-0 run. Matt Murray’s 3 with 8 seconds left looked to get Oregon into halftime on a high note, but Austin Webb’s half-court buzzer-beater hit nothing but net to extend the lead to 44-30 at the break. “They shot the ball really well, and we couldn’t stop the ball in transition,” Oregon coach Quinn Virgil said of the Marcos. “I was happy with the way we played in the first half, but I thought that half-court shot was a big momentum swing.
Jessie Mckinley goes up for a layup Nov. 14 during a game with Milledgeville to open up the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Photo by Chris Johnson
“We’d whittled away to within shouting distance, then he drills that shot, and it took away what I thought would be a good chance to make a surge to start the second half.” Instead, Cavanaugh and Co. were the ones making the surge. Dollmeyer (12 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks) scored inside and Zach Quaco (10 points) hit two free throws in the midst of Cavanaugh’s spurt, then Brad Cavanaugh (11 points, 4 rebounds, 3
assists, 2 steals) hit two technical free throws and a pull-up jumper to cap a 13-0 run and extend a 46-33 lead into a 59-33 margin with 11½ minutes left to play. Brian Cavanaugh finished with 20 points, while Matthew Handel hit five 3s made it five Marcos in double figures with 17 points. Polo shot 54 percent (29-for-54) and turned the ball over just six times. “We were really in the flow tonight, and had great
balance” Brian Cavanaugh said. “Everyone was taking good shots and making good decisions. Hopefully, we can play like this every game.” Jessie McKinley led the Hawks with 14 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two assists. Otten added 12 points, with two 3s and two three-point plays. Oregon plays Orangeville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday; while Polo faces Winnebago, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday
The varsity Lady Hawks jumped out to a 17-2 lead against Milledgeville Tuesday night and never looked back en route to 60-19 win at the Polo Tournament. Oregon added 16 points in the second period to the Missiles’ six making the score 33-8 at the half. Samantha Lambrigtsen led Oregon with 20 points followed by Emy Wright with 10, Kelci Foss with six, Kelsey Pudlas and McKaylee Beeter with five each, Madeline Sanders and McCahl Sanders with four each, Kaitlin Otlmanns and Kasey Lapp with two each, and Megan Boehle with one. The sophomores also won their game 48-20. Bella Holley led Oregon with 11 points followed by Chlesea Wilson with 10, Anni Wilson with nine, Abby Newman with eight, Ally Bartling with four, and Hailey White, Taylor Egan, and Alli Henson with two each. Oregon plays West Carroll on Dec. 18 at 6:15 p.m. and Prophetstown on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Mendota hands Lady Hawks first BNC loss By Andy Colbert Reporter Fresh off a big win over Rockford Lutheran Dec. 10, Oregon came out flat against Mendota Dec. 14 and saw its conference lead fade away in a 53-40 loss. “After beating Lutheran, this was an emotional letdown,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. When both teams took the floor, it also didn’t help that the Lady Trojans enjoyed a 5-inch height advantage per player. In all, Mendota has six juniors between 5-10 and 6-2. “Right from the beginning, they took us out of our game,” Eckardt said. “We came apart and were forcing shots. We were too worried about getting them blocked.” Mendota (9-1, 3-0) took an early 8-2 lead and Oregon struggled all night to stay close. A pair of 3-point baskets by McKaylee Beeter got the Lady Hawks to within 21-18 late in the second quarter, but Mendota went on an 8-point run for a 31-18 halftime lead. “This team does a great job of going on runs,” Mendota coach Kevin Geldon said. “That’s kind of who we are and we needed to go on one there.” Madeline Sanders reaches for a rebound during Dec. 14 action against Mendota. Compared to the Lutheran Photo by Chris Johnson
game, Oregon seemed out of synch and lacked team continuity. “It just wasn’t clicking,” Eckardt said. “We knew what (Mendota) was doing, but didn’t do anything to remedy it. There was no talking (to help each other).” Another reason that Oregon (6-3, 3-1) had difficulty matching up with Mendota is that they were not able to get their running game into high gear and capitalize on it. The taller Lady Trojans did remarkably well at keeping pace. “We play to our strengths well,” Geldon said. “Our big girls are pretty mobile. We try to play a fast brand of basketball.” However, the Lady Hawks made Mendota work for every basket and forced numerous turnovers. Several times, smaller Lady Hawks beat their opponents to position and grabbed key rebounds. Trailing 41-24 entering the fourth quarter, that brand of play pulled Oregon to within 41-30. “As gifted as Oregon is with Beeter, Sam and Emy, we knew they’d make runs,” Geldon said. “We stressed the need for mental toughness. It also helped seeing them earlier in the tourney (a 61-58 Mendota win).
Sam Lambrigtsen led the Lady Hawks with 16 points, followed by Emy Wright and McKaylee Beeter with 10 each. Lambrigtsen was 7-for8 from the free throw line and the rest of the team was 0-for-9. With four different players contributing, Mendota made 17 of its first 19 free throws. Ally Bromenschenkel, one of two sisters in the 6-foot range, had 19 points for Mendota and Amy Devitt, another 6-footer, had 16. “In this conference, free throws can win games. We came through tonight,” Geldon said. Midway through the fourth quarter, baskets by Lambrigtsen and Wright pulled the Lady Hawks within 45-38. Oregon maintained it defensive pressure, but the team could not hold up its obligation offensively, as Mendota pulled away with some timely free throws. “We couldn’t finish it at the end,” Eckardt said. “The defense was playing better, but we couldn’t get shots to fall.” The girls finish up tournament play in Polo this week and then play at the Dixon KSB tournament over the holidays, with a mix of schools ranging from 1A to 4A.
Tough schedule results in 4-5 start for Hawks By Randy Holland The Oregon Hawks pounded down Interstate 88 twice last week and dropped below .500 for the season with a 68-9 loss to 11th ranked Lena-Winslow and a 43-24 loss to 21st ranked Erie-Prophetstown in Erie. In the battle of the Panthers, the Lena version defeated the Erie version 38-27 in a hard fought contest. Even farther down the road on Dec. 12, the Hawks beat Rockridge 40-30 and lost a close one 42-40 to West Carroll in an exciting night of wrestling. Oregon is 4-5 for the season. Dominic Marchetti, 152 pounds, and Jake Diehl,
182, scored wins for the Hawks against the Le-WinStockton cop-op on Dec. 10. Marchetti’s came in a 9-2 decision and Diehl’s was a chicken wing for a pin at 3:45. In the opening match at 145, Corey Grady was on his back three times in the first period and lost a 15-0 technical fall 28 seconds into the second period. After Marchetti’s win, Ashton Rutherford was pinned in a tilt at 1:49 by defending state champion Quincy Kalkbrenner. Garrett Rude lost by injury default at 170. After Diehl’s pin, the 195 pound match was over in 11 seconds when Anthony Marchetti was taken down to
his back. David Labash was winged back in 58 seconds by state champ Ty Harmston in 59 seconds. The 285 pound match lasted the full six minutes, Michael Stevens losing a 3-0 decision. With one wrestler out and some shuffling of weights, Oregon forfeited the rest to the matches from 106 to 138. The Erie-Prophetstown meet started with Cole Burke losing a 17-9 major decision. Oregon forfeited 170 and Diehl received a forfeit at 182. Tyler Blume made his wrestling debut at 195, scoring first but getting Dominic Marchetti handles his Rochelle opponent during Dec. 16 action in Oregon.
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Lady Hawks execute well to defeat Lutheran 69-53 A perfectly executed game plan and three players in double figures, resulted in a 69-53 win for the varsity Lady Hawks at Rockford
Lutheran on Dec. 10. Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quickness put the taller Crusaders in foul trouble early on their home court resulting in a 28-24
lead for the Lady Hawks at the half. The quick-pace continued to benefit Oregon in the third quarter with the Lady Hawks scoring 20 points in the period. Oregon added 21 more
points in the fourth to Lutheranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16. Samantha Lambrigtsen led all scorers with 30 points and was a near-perfect 9-10 from the free throw line. She was perfect from the line in the fourth quarter, making all six
attempts. Junior Emy Wright followed with a total of 15 points while senior Madeline Sanders dropped in 10. McKaylee Beeter was close behind with nine points followed by Megan Boehle
with five. As a team, Oregon made 14 of 20 from the charity stripe while Lutheran was 4-4. Oregon hit a total of five treys while Lutheran dropped made 9.
Hawks handled Missiles 60-53 at Polo The Oregon Hawks opened up tournament action Dec. 14 with a win over Milledgeville during the Forreston Holiday Tournament. Oregon came out strong in the first quarter and outscored the missiles 16-12. The Hawks would not give up the effort and outscored Milledgeville in the second quarter 16-10. In the end, the Hawks flew to a 60-53 win which gave them a date with Polo in the Samantha Lambrigtsen drives to the basket during Dec. second round. 14 conference action against Mendota. The senior guard Leading the Hawks on the scored 30 points against Rockford Lutheran on Dec. 10. scoreboard was Trevor Otten She had 16 against Mendota. Photo by Chris Johnson with 21 points. He made five
3-pointers, had two from the floor and a pair of free throws. Jessie McKinley had a strong night with six baskets from the floor and a pair of
free throws. Matt Murray was solid from 3-point range and drained three along with a pair of free throws to add 11 points to the score.
Contributing seven points on three jumpers was Billy Heeg. Adam Bettner finished the night with four points and Matthew Wasilenski had three points.
Soph Lady Hawks win two more The sophomore Lady Hawks defeated Rockford Lutheran and Mendota in action last week to boost their record to 4-0 in conference play and 8-1 overall. Oregon edged Rockford Lutheran 38-36 on Dec. 10. Abby Newman led all
scorers with 13 points followed by Alli Henson with eight, Bella Holley with six, Chelsea Sansone with four, and Ally Bartling with three. Emily Perkins and Annie Wilson added two points each. Oregon beat Mendota 34-
30 on Dec. 14 after trailing most of the game. Newman led Oregon 11 points followed by Henson with nine, and Wilson with seven. Bartling added four points, Sansone two, and Perkins one to round out the scoring.
Hawk wrestlers start season with tough schedule From B1 pinned at 2:48. Labash lost a counter and was put in a chicken wing at 1:04. Smith picked up Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second win with a cross face in 25 seconds. Forfeits followed, Oregon losing six points at 106 and
120 and 113 was a double forfeit. At 126, Skylar Carlson got the varsity call and took his opponent to his back at 1:52. The Hawks forfeited the 132 pound match and it was a double forfeit at 138. At 145, Gradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rally fell
short and he dropped a 12-7 decision. Rutherford took a forfeit at 152 to end the meet. In junior varsity action against Lena-Winslow, Carlson used the reverse half for a pin at 1:18. Tyler Burke used the chicken wing for a fall in 58 seconds. Conner Hopkins and Devin DeHaan both were victims of the half nelson at 1:01 and 1:02 respectively. Dylan Dixon got stacked over the front at 2:33. On JV mat against Erie, John Ghibellini had two takedowns in a 6-0 win. Anthony Marchetti threw in a half nelson at 1:31. Tyler Staley got taken down in a cradle and pinned at 1:52. Jacob Cox lost a takedown and was turned with the half at 1:33. It was a long bus ride to Rockridge High School on Dec. 12, but there was plenty of fun for the Hawk wrestling fans who braved the two hour trip. Blume opened the Rockridge meet at 195 pounds Tyler Blume wrestles Rochelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brad â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mooseâ&#x20AC;? Hensley with his first wrestling win, a during Dec. 16 action in Oregon. Photo by Jaime Finch five point move helping in a
10-0 major decision. Labash had backpoints in the first but got taken over in a half nelson at 3:33. At heavyweight, Stevens came from behind with a chicken wing at 4:26 for a 10-6 Oregon advantage. The lead was short lived with forfeits at 106 and 113, but Zim Granados wrestled at 120 working the wing at 3:35 to cut the lead and Skylar Carlson held off his opponent in the third to take a hard fought 4-3 win to give Oregon a 19-18 edge. Oregon forfeited 132 pound match to fall behind again, but won the next three to go on top to stay. Grady winged his opponent back midway through the second and Dominic Marchetti a roll into a power half at 1:22. Rutherford had three takedowns, winning the 152 pound match 8-3. A couple of close losses followed. At 160, Cole Burke fought off his back but could not score down the stretch and dropped a 5-4 decision. Ghibellini also had to fight off his back and
his rally fell short, losing a 3-2 heartbreaker. The Hawks had a four point lead when Jake Diehl took the mat for the last match of the meet. His opponent was saved by the buzzer twice, but he found a half nelson for a fall at 5:24. The West Carroll meet started good for Oregon, but went backwards quickly. Blume took a forfeit at 220 to get an early lead, but it went away when Stevens was turned with a butcher at 1:51. Forfeits at 106 and 113 put the Hawks down by 12. Granados was pinned at 4:42. A double forfeit followed at 126 and Oregon forfeited at 132 to leave the Hawks down 36-6. Grady got six points back, countering and stepping over for a pin in 37 seconds. Dominic Marchetti got six more with a forfeit. Keeping the string of sixes alive, Rutherford worked into a half nelson at 1:39. Cole Burke couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep it going getting pinned at 3:53. Oregon needed to pin in the
rest of the matches to tie the score. Ghibellini received a forfeit for his six. Diehl had his opponent on his back at the end of the first two periods but had to settle for a 10-0 major decision and the meet was out of reach. That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down Anthony Marchetti at 195. He worked the chicken wing and pinned at 5:02. On the JV mat, Carlson hooked up a half nelson at 5:49. Dixon scored a quick takedown to the back in a half nelson. Sawyer Foss got a takedown into a half at 1:46. Tyler Burke was taken down to his back and pinned in the first period. Hopkins won a 17-7 major decision. Cox trailed 11-2 when he reversed into a headlock and pinned at 3:29. Tyler Burke also came from behind. He was down 9-2 when he ran a wing at 3:47. Brayton Finch lost to a half nelson at 1:46. DeHaan was caught in a half nelson at 3:51.
Sports Column Conference change comes as a surprise By Andy Colbert Reporter In reports circulating among various newspapers last month, Burlington Central, Genoa-Kingston, Harvard, Johnsburg, Marengo and Richmond Burton are planning to leave the Big Northern conference and join Woodstock and Woodstock North in a new league, effective 2015-16. That move came as a complete surprise to the remaining members of the conference. As Mike Lawton said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were at an athletic directors
meeting and it was brought up. It stunned us. None of us saw it coming.â&#x20AC;? G-K, Harvard, Marengo and RB are all charter members of the BNC, which started in 1991. That leaves Byron, Oregon, Stillman Valley and Winnebago as the remaining charter members and those schools provide for some of the best stability among a four-school grouping as anywhere in the state. They are close geographically, have similar enrollments, common demographics, traditional rivalries and each is noted for strong athletics. That is an ideal recipe for anchoring a conference. The BNC will be just fine without the defectors. In fact, it may be even
better. Truth be told, it was inevitable that the two divisions would split. Travel distances were prohibitive and natural rivalries never developed. Additionally there were cultural differences with the east division being suburban in nature while the west was more rural. So, where does that leave the BNC? At least for next year, Dixon (west) and Johnsburg (east) are joining and two 8-team divisions will be the result. After that, 10 to 11 schools will be left, eight from the west division and North Boone, Rockford Christian and Genoa-Kingston, which is having second thoughts on leaving, from the east.
Mendota, Rock Falls and Dixon fit that rural BNC west division profile and blend in quite well with Byron, Oregon, SV and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bago. What about the two private Rockford schools, GK and North Boone? Since joining the BNC, Rockford Christian has struggled to be competitive. Would they consider moving back to a smaller league or do they want to stay in a topquality league like the BNC? Rockford Lutheran appears to be quite content in the BNC, but are the other schools okay with Lutheran. Folks from Byron still bear the scars from its best basketball team in school history losing in the sectional to the Crusaders a couple years ago. In football, the sport that
really dictates conference affiliations, Lutheran is poised to be a powerhouse. Not just any kind of powerhouse, but a private school with a metropolitan area of 150,000 to draw from. Be it the BNC or anywhere is the state for that matter, there has been a longrunning sentiment against the private schools for alleged advantages they enjoy in attracting student-athletes. GK and North Boone probably want to stay in the BNC and their demographics and geographic location arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too far removed from the BNC west. If they were added, that would be nine schools, not counting the two Rockfords. Then what do you do? Nine is an odd number and screws up conference scheduling.
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Remember to recycle your tree after Christmas By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department encourages Ogle County residents to recycle their Christmas trees once this holiday season has passed. Christmas trees can be dropped off through Sunday, Jan. 19 at the following locations: Byron â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunshine Park, Ill. 2 and S. Peru St.,
Forreston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 407 N. Locust St. by the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Leaf River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 208 Railroad St. by the Sewage Treatment Plant. Monroe Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 309 Pacific St. (Lichtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping). Oregon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hill Street at Oregon Park District maintenance yard located behind Brian Bemis Motors. Polo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 410 N. Prairie St., west of storage building. Rochelle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street,
behind the band shell. On Saturday, Jan. 11, local high school FFA groups will provide a special tree pickup in the following towns: Village of Mt. Morris, City of Oregon, Byron area, City of Polo, City of Forreston, Village of Adeline, Baileyville, German Valley. Trees must be at the curb by 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 11 to ensure pick up. The City of Rochelle will once again chip trees at the curb for Rochelle residents, during the first two weeks
of January. Place trees in parkway along the street only. Trees left in the alley will not be chipped and will be treated as waste rather than recycled. Any trees left at the curb after Sunday, Jan. 19, will be picked up by the waste hauling company and taken to a landfill where they will be disposed of as waste. To enable the trees to be recycled, the trees must be totally undecorated. All tinsel, ornaments, lights, nails, plastic bags, and
tree stands must be removed. Items left on the tree may damage the chippers. Wreaths, garland and flocked trees cannot be chipped so please do not bring these items to the site. Pine mulch is excellent for acid loving plants such as irises, tiger lilies, lilacs, azaleas, roses, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, evergreen, blue berries, raspberries, pin oaks, grapes, and dogwood. Pine mulch helps conserve moisture, keeps weeds from
growing and can be used for walk ways. When Christmas trees are chipped and used for mulch, landfill space is conserved and burning them is avoided thereby reducing pollution. Residents may bring a shovel and container and take home free mulch when available at the drop off sites.
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Yoder grew up in Mt. Morris and graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1953. He worked for Kable Printing,Mt. Morris, Meredith Publishing, Des Moines, Iowa, and Campbell Mithun, Minneapolis, Minn. He and his wife moved to Babbitt, Minn., in 1992. He was an avid fisherman and worked with youth activities, especially hockey. Memorials may be made to the family at the Frandsen Bank and Trust, 102 E. Sheridan St., Ely, MN 55731. His body was cremated and a memorial service will be held in the spring. Visit www. kerntzfuneralhome.com/ to leave online condolences.
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Obituaries Hortense Ludwig Hortense â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;? Ludwig, 88, Forreston, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Polo, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1925 in Saint Louis, Mo., the daughter of Lee and Gladys (Gay) Falkner. She married Ed Ludwig on March 10, 1973 in Rockford. For eight years Ludwig was the manager of the Scripture Book Store in Rockford. She was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. She was active in the library and taught Catechism classes. She was also in the church choir and taught Sunday School for many years. Ludwig is survived by her loving husband, Ed; her son, Larry Jenkins, Forreston; her daughter, Linda Jenkins, Rockford; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Ludwig, Forreston, and Priscilla Ludwig, Lanark; nine nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews; 10 great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her brother and sister-in law, Forrest and Marie Falkner; two brothersin-laws, LeRoy and Herman Ludwig; and her great-niece, Heidi Ludwig. A funeral service was held Dec. 13 at Forreston Reformed Church with Rev. Tim Frey and Rev. James A Stralow officiating. Burial was at Haldane Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Serenity
Hospice of Oregon and Forreston Reformed Church. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston.
Michael McPherson A life celebration service for Pastor Michael McPherson, 66, Grayslake, will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Libertyville. Pastor Mike faithfully served his Lord and Hope Lutheran Church, Long Grove, for more than 36 years. He was ordained into the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1973 and was instrumental in founding the Interfaith Council of Buffalo Grove. McPherson is the beloved husband of Nancy (Canfield) for 43 years; loving father of Amy (Joe) Herron, Amanda (TJ) Dziekanski and Michael (Kelly) McPherson; dear grandfather of Joseph, Jack,
Audrey, Nadine, Emma, Carson, Macy, and Miles; fond brother of James McPherson, Pamela (Dave) Rogula, Patricia Hagemann and Paula (Don) Warner; cherished nephew of Homer Sell, Ted and Larry McPherson; and uncle of many. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 1660 Checker Road, Long Grove, and lying in-state will be Friday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Libertyville, followed by the life celebration service at 11 a.m. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pastor Mike McPherson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Kolssak Funeral Home, Wheeling. For more information call 847-537-6600, or www. funerals.pro or Facebook.
Joan B. Mock Joan B. Mock, 95, Arlington Heights, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 at the Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron. She was born June 27, 1918 in Chicago to Harry and Lillian (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Maley) Burke. Joan is survived by her children, Brian Mock and Valerie (Larry) Lambe; her grandchildren, Kevin (Heather), Colleen (Matt), Sarah (Barney), Meghan
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(Rusty), Anthony and Patrick; her great-grandchildren, Mallory, Jacob, Madeline, James, Dylan, Liam, Caleb, and Aubrey; and by her brother, Bill Burke. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Francis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Mock; her son, Cary Mock; her siblings, Harry Burke, Neil Burke, and Evelyn Franz; and by her parents. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association of Greater Chicago, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. For funeral information and to leave online condolences visit www.GlueckertFH.com
Frederic A. Yoder Frederic A. Yoder, 78, Babbitt, Minn., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, Minn. He was born May 20, 1935, in Rockford to Adon Allen and Dorothy (Samsel) Yoder. He married Louise J. Middlekauff on Aug. 24, 1957 in Mt. Morris. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Gayle Stielow, West Des Moines, Iowa; son, Steven Yoder, Springfield, Mo.; son, Fred, North Bend, Wash.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Sara (Yoder) Davidson, Greenville.
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Information sought on shooting near Rochelle The Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department is investigating the report of a shooting that occurred on Dec. 7 at Shangri La Trailer Park on Ill. 38 west of Rochelle. No persons were hurt during this incident, and the damage occurred to a home. Crime Stoppers is offering an award of up to $1,000 for any information that leads to
the arrest and conviction of the subject(s) responsible for this incident. Persons calling Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous. The toll free number of Crime Stoppers is 888-2284488. Persons can also call the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at 815562-4100 or 815-732-6666.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Dec. 6 Joyce Tillman, warranty deed to Richard Elliott, 301 Scott Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $90,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Seldal Properties, LLC, 1152 West View Dr., Rochelle, White Rock Township, $72,000. Keith R. Ruter and Karen S. Ruter, warranty deed to Eric J. Bocker, vacant farmland on Townline Rd., Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Township, $385,000. Dec. 9 JP Morgan Chase Bank, warranty deed to Ashley Kessen, Kim Kessen, Jerry Kessen, and Ronald Kessen, 117 Willis Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $100,000. J. Bruce Armstrong, quit claim deed to Christie A. Armstrong, 5458 Razorville Rd., Byron, Byron Township. US Bank, warranty deed to Toby Aguilar and Arden Queckboerner, 2584 S. Galena Trail Rd., Polo, Buffalo Township, $28,000. Mohamed N. Harunani by Power of Attorney, and Faiza Harunani, warranty deed to Catherine L. Shaw, 16 Terrace View Blvd., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $120,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed to Gary D. Buss and Marcia E. Buss, 205 W. Avon St., Forreston, Forreston Township, $31,000. Craig R. Williams and Bette Williams, warranty deed to Oregon Park District, no address given on Lafayette, Daysville, Oregon-Nashua Township, $68,000. Dec. 10 Sara E. Stewart, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Floyd Odom and Rose Burack, 60 Terrace View Dr., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $73,000. US Bank Trustee and Bear Sterns Asset Backed Securities TR 2007FSI, warranty deed to Jeffrey L. Hart and Kelly L. Hart, 103 N. Maple St., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $15,500. Brian Stupec and Dina Stupec, warranty deed to Anthony D. Berkshire, 5201 E. Wayne Ave., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $99,000. Dewey L. White, deceased by heirs, warranty deed to Suzanne M. Roushia, 8956 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford,
Monroe Township, $88,000. Kathy M. Janicke, warranty deed to Kirk C. Janicke, 108 S. Fifth Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $67,500. Blackhawk Bank, warranty deed to Contarino Holdings, LLC, 1623 Brentwood Dr., Byron, Byron Township, $22,000. Holcomb State Bank, quit claim deed to Russell W. Byrd and Patsy J. Byrd, 111 S. Tenth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $60,000. Woodlawn Utilities Corp., warranty deed to Aqua Illinois, Inc., 6860 N. Alpine Dr., Byron, Marion Township, $13,000. Woodlawn Utilities, warranty deed to Aqua Illinois, Inc., 6957 N. Holly Lane, Byron, Marion Township, $500.00. Woodlawn Utilities, warranty deed to Aqua Illinois, Inc., South James Dr., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $7,680. Dec. 11 James B. Cappel and Caroline L. Cappel, quit claim deed to First State Bank, 209 Linder Lane, Rochelle, Flagg Township. Ricky L. Lincoln and Debra Lincoln, warranty deed to Michael P. Custer, 302 E, Mason St., Polo, Buffalo Township, $74,000. Nancy A. Wolford by heirs, warranty deed to Douglas K. Johnson, and Kelly S. Johnson, 1225 Stoneridge Terrace, Rochelloe, Flagg Township, $200,000. Lisa Lewis-Lackey, Lisa Lewis Lackey and Lisa M. Lewis, quit claim deed to Douglas Lackey, 110 N. Sixth St., Oregon, OregonNashua Township. Dec. 12 Billy A. Gray and Noralee M. Gray, warranty deed to Scott D. Gray and Kimberly M. Gray, two parcels in Polo, no address given, Buffalo Township. Robert L. Dougherty, warranty deed to Valencia Rafael, 1004 Lincoln Hwy., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $53,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Keith A. Calderon, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Wells Fargo Bank Trustee, 501 E. Buffalo St., Polo, Buffalo Township. Wells Fargo Financial Iowa 3, Inc., warranty deed to Douglas Vaughn and Carrie S. Vaughn, 2667 Galena Trail Rd., Polo, Buffalo Township, $74,900. Barbara E. Watry, warranty deed to Samantha M. Jones, 7063 North Ill. 26, Forreston, Forreston Township, $72,000. Ogle County Sheriff and Melvin D, Bolhous, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed to Union Savings Bank, 206 W. Madison, Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township.
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Help keep pets safe during the cold winter months This winter, pet owners must be prepared as the earliest below zero Fahrenheit temperatures seen in the past 18 years have arrived. The below zero conditions combined with dangerous wind chills pose challenges especially for pet owners. Steps taken by pet owners can help to keep pets safe from the cold weather and prevent serious health threats.
During the winter and always, the best and most sensible action is to keep cats indoors and out of the elements. Provide a proper, balanced diet and ensure that they are in good health. Since cats keep their illnesses a secret as a survival tactic, it is most important to watch cats for any early signs of illness. Make certain cats get a
regular physical examination from a veterinarian to detect any potential diseases and other health problems early on, so that they can be addressed and treated before becoming threatening to the cat’s health, happiness, and quality of life. Dogs present somewhat of a different calling. While the aforementioned areas hold true for cats, dogs are
often outdoors for walks and exercise with their owners. Cold weather can be as dangerous for them, as it is for humans. Short haired dogs can benefit from a doggie coat when walking outdoors. All dogs should become acclimated to the colder weather. Before taking a dog out jogging, pet owners should
be sure the dog is properly conditioned. Start gradually when taking a dog out for a run. Ice, particularly thin ice that cracks under foot, can lead to cut paws. Snow packed between the pads of the feet can lead to frost bite. Additionally, salt or ice melting products can be harmful to the feet of dogs. Rinse the paws thoroughly after returning from a walk
outside. Many good booties are available that may help dogs tolerate the conditions and p Perhaps most important of all, microchipping a cat or dog will assist in returning the pet if it gets lost. Owners should be certain that the contact information that is on file associated with the microchip is current, including a cell phone number.
32, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic battery, interfering with a 911 call, and criminal damage to property. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
was transported to the Ogle County jail where he posted bond and was released.
Dec. 15 Shalece C. Leigh, 25, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding. Leigh posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and was released with a court date of Jan. 8, 2014.
Kerry L. Everett, 47, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for contempt when he was transported from the Winnebago County Jail. His bond was set at $1898.65.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Dekalb County Jail by Dekalb Michael Harn reports the County deputies. He was following activity. arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal sexual Dec. 10 abuse. His bond was set At 8 a.m., deputies at$15,000. He will appear in responded to a one vehicle roll court again on Jan. 13. over accident with injuries in the 9000 block of E. Ill. Jason R. Hearns, 64. During the investigation 47, Rockford, was arrested at deputies learned that Alison the Ogle County Courthouse Roth, 26, Mt. Morris was on an outstanding warrant eastbound when she lost for driving while license control of her vehicle. revoked. Hearns posted The vehicle left the road 10% of a $5,000 bond and is traveling into the ditch scheduled to appear in court where it rolled over. Roth on Jan. 13. was transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by Brandon Meyers, Oregon Ambulance. 24, Amboy, was arrested in Amboy Marlena Poyer, 20, on an outstanding Dekalb, was arrested on an warrant for obstructing oustanding warrant for no identification. Meyers’ bond insurance. Poyer’s bond was was set at $4,000 pending a set at $2,500 (10%) pending court appearance. a court appearance. At approximately 11:08 Dec. 11 p.m., deputies responded Leslie Greer, 51, Sterling, to 1761 W. Pines Road in was arrested at the Whiteside reference to a stolen vehicle. County Jail on an outstanding After an investigation, warrant for contempt. His deputies arrested Michael bond was set at $1,123 McDaniel, 47, Oregon, in the pending a court appearance. 700 block of E. Washington Street for driving while Thomas Shaw, 36, license revoked and criminal Rochelle, was arrested on trespass to a vehicle. an outstanding warrant for McDaniel was transported failure to appear. His bond to the Ogle County Jail where was set at $781.77. When he was held in lieu of bond he appeared in court on Dec. pending a court appearance. 11 he was ordered to pay a partial purge of $175, and Jason M. Chessher, 31, was released. He will appear Davis Junction, was arrested in court at a later date. on an arrest warrants for uninsured motor vehicle Julian A. Ozer, 22, St. and a contempt of court on an Charles, was arrested at original charge of residential the Ogle County Jail after burglary. His bonds were he was transported from the et at $2,000 and $2,308.05
pending a court appearance. Jasmine A. Yanez, 18, Rockford, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant on an original charge of illegal consumption of alcohol as a minor. Yanez’s bond was set at $215 pending a court appearance.
Dec. 14 At 12:26 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on N. Walnut St in Forreston. Pursuant to an investigation, Amy J. Houston, 30, Forreston, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Houston was transferred to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. She was also cited for no insurance and no valid registration.
Gina M. Watkins, 33, Rockford was arrested on a petition to revoke warrant on an original charge of forgery. At 9 a.m., deputies Watkins’ bond was set at responded to a one-vehicle $5,000. accident with injuries in the 8000 block of E. Ill. 38. Dec. 12 Robert S. Vermeis, 33, Kristen Hickey, 20, Ashton, Monroe Center, was arrested was transported to Rochelle on a warrant for motion to Hospital for minor injuries by increase bail on an original the Ashton Ambulance. charge of home invasion. At 1:07 p.m., deputies Vermeis is scheduled to responded to a one-vehicle appear in court on Jan. 13. snowmobile accident in the 13000 block of E. Flagg Road. Dec. 13 Eric J. Nelson, 26, The driver, Cole Davidson, Rockford, was arrested on 19, Rochelle, was transported a warrant for no insurance. to Rochelle Hospital with Nelson posted 10% of a injuries. Davidson was later $2,000 bond and will appear transported to St. Anthony Hospital’s Trauma Unit in court at a later date. where he was listed in stable Dorothy L. Cathina, 27, condition. Rochelle, was arrested on a Shalece Leigh, 25, warrant for failure to appear. Cathina appeared in court and Rockford, was arrested on her bond was reduced to $125 an outstanding Ogle County full cash. Cathina posted warrant for speeding. Leigh bond and will appear in court posted 10% of a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in at a later date. court on Jan. 8, 2014. Maria Rodriguez, 57, At 10:47 p.m., deputies Davis Junction, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. responded to the 2700 block Rodriguez posted bond and of Brookes Isle, in regards will appear in court at a later to a physical domestic dispute. Following a short date. investigation, Roy Ennenga,
Dec. 16 Russell Batton, 26, Chana, was arrested for domestic battery after a disturbance At 10:04 p.m., deputies involving a family member. responded to an address on Batton was held at the Ogle W. Margaret Fuller Road, County Jail in lieu of bond. near Oregon, in regards to a possible underage drinking Christopher L. Reed, party. 19, Rochelle, was arrested During the investigation, it when he turned himself in was determined that Courtney to the Ogle County Jail on Shepard, 20, Leaf River, an outstanding warrant for Spencer Cox, 20. Stillman petition to revoke. His bond Valley, Mellisa Smith, 20, was set at $3,000 pending a Byron, Savannah Turner, court appearance. 20, Rockford, and Rachael Stone, 20, Kingston, were Jared L. Schiraldi, 21, in possession of alcoholic Rockford, was arrested beverages and were charged on an outstanding warrant with unlawful possession of for failure to appear on a alcohol as a minor. criminal damage to property They were all taken to the charge. He was arrested when Ogle County Jail and later he was transported from the released after posting bond. Winnebago County Jail. His They were given a Jan. 17, bond was set at $622 pending 2014 court date. a court appearance.
At approximately 10:44 a.m., deputies stopped a white 2002 Oldsmobile for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph in the 2000 block of W. Flagg Road. As a result of the stop, Michael J. Cole, 24, Dixon, was arrested for driving while license suspended and issued a citation for speeding. Cole
At 1:20 p.m., deputies responded to 2940 S. Skare Road reference to a domestic call. After an investigation, Gregory Tate, 42, Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery. Tate was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond pending a court appearance.
27, Rockvale Township, detached garage. Robert Behmer, Section 11, Marion Township, pole building. Hogenson Construction, Jeff and Patty Bridgeman, Seciton 8, Grand Detour, remove and replace threeseason porch. Kathy Snodgrass, Section 12, Oregon-Nashua Township, deck.
John Thompson, Section 29, Rockvale Township, home occupation - gunsmith. Phil’s Fresh Eggs, Inc., Section 32, Forreston Township, remove grain bin. Christine and Ronald Lewis, Seciton 9, Mt. Morris Township, special use permit. Daniel Foster, Section 29, Lynnville Township, replace storage building destroyed by wind.
speed limit, $120, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 11, 2013). Jon M. Ludwig, 52, Forreston, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 17, 2013), $150. Kenneth D. Hatfield, 57, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Nov. 16, 2013), $120. Corey M. Grady, 16, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 16, 2013), $160. Anna M. Blair, 65, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Nov. 24, 2013), $120. Estel O. Ray, II, 38, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Nov. 23, 2013), $175. Jonathan E. Jones, 35,
Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 23, 2013), $120. Jesse A. Slupianek, 33, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Nov. 23, 2013), $175. Paige R. Richards, 50, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 10, 2013 (Nov. 21, 2013), $160. Dwight R. Canfield, 63, Chana, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Dec. 4, 2013), $120. David H. Burright, 70, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to unsafe equipment, Dec. 12, 2013 (Nov. 29, 2013), $491. Teri E. Walk, 54, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 12, 2013 (Nov. 27, 2013), $175.
Zoning Permits Ogle County Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Reibel reports that the following zoning certificates were issued during November. Permits are listed by the name of the applicant, section, township, authorized activity, and estimated completion costs for dwellings and commercial.
Reed Harris, Section 32, Lynnville Township, machine building. Rob’s Remodeling & Construction, LLC., Nathaniel and Justine Davis, Section 19, Rockvale Township, barn addition. Thomas Golden, Section 5, Pine Rock Township, storage building. David Muerer, Open Bible Christian Center, Section 28,
Flagg Township, addition to church. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Sean and Jill Grennan, Section 30, Byron Township, single-family dwelling, $172,500. Ryan Considine, Section 19, Byron Township, remove and replace open unenclosed porch on existing foundation. Sean Adams Custom Carpentry, Jamie Early,
Section 30, Byron Township, attached garage. Roger Carlson, Section 11, Marion Township, change in use - storage building to auto repair garage. Cunningham Construction, Sections 3 and 4, Leaf River Township, remove and replace single-family dwelling, $131,000. Better Built Construction, Judy Franzen, Section
Fines The following individuals motor vehicle, dismissed; paid fines in the Ogle County failure to reduce speed, $286; Circuit Court. failure to obey stop sign, $136, Dec. 9, 2013 (Aug. 7, The name, age, and 2013). address of the individual is Stanton D. Lewis, Byron, listed along with the offense, 19, operating an uninsured the date the fine was paid, the motor vehicle, stop/stand/ date the offense occurred in park/non-bus district, Dec. 9, parenthesis, and the amount 2013 (Aug. 22, 2013), both of the fine. charges dismissed. James D. Kaufman, 48, Jason R. Mitchell, 38, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph Mt. Morris, driving on a over the speed limit, Dec. 11, suspended license, Dec. 10, 2013 (Sept. 17, 2013), $325. 2013 (July 12, 2013), I-bond/ Kyle P. Trenholm, 28, recog. $472. Byron, no valid registration, Jeremy S. Lower, 33, Leaf Dec. 10, 2013 (Sept. 16, River, improper traffic lane 2013), $120. usage, Dec. 9, 2013 (July 2, Josh J. Fager, 36, Forreston, 2013), dismissed. improper use of registration/ Noah A. Rodriguez, 32, Mt. title, i-bond/recog, $336; no Morris, driving 15-20 mph valid registration, dismissed, over the speed limit, Dec. 10, Dec. 9, 2013 (Oct. 6, 2013). 2013 (July 13, 2013), $120. Michelle M. Arand, 46, Kylia M. Pekofske, 22, Stillman Valley, driving 21Polo, operating an uninsured 25 mph over the speed limit,
Dec. 13, 2013 (Oct. 5, 2013), $140. Everett Estrada, 17, Oregon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 4, 2013), dismissed. Bethany M. Bates, 23, Mt. Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 5, 2013), i-bond/ recog. $160. Timothy S. Kreighbaum, 46, Mt. Morris, unlicensed, dismissed, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, $140, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 9, 2013). Alana M. Breitbach, 22, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, Dec. 9, 2013 (Nov. 6, 2013), $120. Julia R. Tarbill, 54, Polo, disregarding official traffic control device, Dec. 10, 2013 (Nov. 6, 2013), $120. James A. Edgar, 61, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph
over the speed limit, Dec. 12, 2013 (Nov. 7, 2013), $120. Michael R. Timm, 18, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, I-bond/recog., $175, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 12. 2013). Osvaldo Arreguin, 40, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, I-bond/recog., $286, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 12, 2013). Charles R. McMullin, 24, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, $120, Dec. 11, 2013 (Nov. 11, 2013). Richard D. Mennenga, 45, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, i-bond/recog., $267, driving 15-20 mph over the
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★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.815-652-2042. Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck. Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided. Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets. Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151 Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck. Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided. Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets. Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151
★ NEW TODAY ★ DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806
★ NEW TODAY ★ Nice 1BR Ranch style apt. w/bsmt. Appliances, water, garbage furnished. 722 Assembly Pl. $395/mo + lease & dep. 815-440-3663
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Two lots for sale in Garden of Hymms, section M, Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon IL. Reasonably priced. Call 815-973-9673
DIXON 1 and 2 bed upper apartments available immediately. $425-$450 Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com
★ NEW TODAY ★
PROPHETSTOWN
Franklin Grove Currently has 2 bedrooms openings! Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income and includes water, sewer and garbage collection. There are laundry facilities at the property. To receive an application, or for more information, please call 1-800-6865538. This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
HARMON
1BR duplex Northside. Attached garage, $475/mo. + dep. & lease req. 815-631-7610 or 815-284-8388.
1st Month Free! 2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo. 815-562-7368
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REAL ESTATE 200
Prophet Manor Apartments 1 bedrooms and efficiencies available. Age 55+ or 18+ with the need for accessible unit. Income maximum $20,200 for 1 person, $23,050 for two people. Come see our home and make it your home. We currently are offering a moving incentive. Let us help with your moving expense, up to $1,000 with paid moving receipts, now through January 31, 2014. 415 W 2nd St, Prophetstown. 815-537-5705. EHO
ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, no pets. Info 815625-9638. Completely remodeled 2 BR, located 1 ½ mi. outside RF, on 3 acre lot w/ use of a 35 acre lake. $900mo. All utilities inc. No pets. Call 815-626-2145 Lg. 1BR. + appl. No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
STERLING 1 BR, gas, heat & water furnished, $450/mo. + dep., No Pets. 815-6310896. 1 or 2BR apts. $420. Call 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty. 1BR upper Studio, $350/mo. Stove, refrig. furn. Nice 1BR, applcs. $400/ mo. + lease, dep. Bentley Real Estate 815-625-1414. 2BR, stove & refrig. furnished, $450 lease and dep. req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815625-7995 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.
★ NEW TODAY ★ Remodeled 1BR, $350mo. + dep. 815-590-9511
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS LORETTA FILDES A/K/A LORETTA J FILDES; TRACY FILDES A/K/A TRACY D FILDES; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00030 112 EAST GRANT STREET STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 10-01-362-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 112 EAST GRANT STREET STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 Description of Improvements: HOUSE STYLE IS A ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. THE COLOR OF THE HOUSE IS BROWN. THE UTILITIES ARE ON. NO FENCE. OCCUPIED. The Judgment amount was $106,674.47. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1101183 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013
12-064478 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS
F11020188 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vs-
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.
CHRISTOPHER A. CRUSE; MELISSA A. CRUSE; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
James E. Frank; Linda L. Frank; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants. 11 CH 42 Property Address: 7741 East McGregor Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61102 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE
Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 11, 2013; Micahel R Harn, Sheriff, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 15781 East Illinois Route 72, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 12-19-401-006 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $125,290.02. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF
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MICHAEL ARIANS A/K/A MICHAEL W. ARIANS; JUNE ARIANS A/K/A JUNE E. ARIANS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MBNA AMERICA (DELAWARE), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00069 806 SOUTH 5TH STREET OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING 80 FEET WEST AND 195 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 3 OF RAILROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OREGON, ILLINOIS, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE OF FIFTH STREET AS CONTINUED SOUTH THROUGH SAID ADDITION, 66 FEET, THENCE WEST 198 FEET, THENCE SOUTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH FIFTH STREET, 66 FEET, THENCE EAST 198 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 16-03-355-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 806 SOUTH 5TH STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: GREEN VINYL SIDED ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $88,296.92. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1201418 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013
Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 5, 2013, I, Sheriff, Michael R. Harn of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 24, 2014, commencing at 10AM , at the Administrative Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 7741 East McGregor Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61102 P.I.N.: 05-11-200-019 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $209190.04 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 42005, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013
To Place an Ad 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 F11020188 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. James E. Frank; Linda L. Frank; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 11 CH 42 Property Address: 7741 East McGregor Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61102 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on April 5, 2013, I, Sheriff, Michael R. Harn of Ogle County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 24, 2014, commencing at 10AM , at the Administrative Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 11, ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN (1,347.00) FEET (MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTH LINE) WESTERLY OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY AND TWO TENTHS (280.2) FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (825) FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE AFORESAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY AND TWO TENTHS (280.2) FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (825) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7741 East McGregor Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61102 P.I.N.: 05-11-200-019 First Lien Position; $209190.04
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Ogle County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 42005, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 19 , 2013, Page B8
MOBILE HOMES 315 FOR RENT
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MT. MORRIS HOMES FOR RENT Mt. Morris
2 BR $495 Mo.+ SD
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ROCK FALLS 2 BR, 1 car Gar. W&D hookups, no pets, $475+$475 Dep. 815-625-1900
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APPLIANCES
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WOOD / FUEL
746
Split wood, stored inside, can deliver 815-440-1529 or 815-994-0723
FURNITURE
755
2pc. Beautiful wood corner flattop computer desk. Prestige brand, 960TWR. 60wx33dx30h 48wx24dx29h $600 815-632-1521
To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF
VS
MICHAEL ARIANS A/K/A MICHAEL W. ARIANS; JUNE ARIANS A/K/A JUNE E. ARIANS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MBNA AMERICA (DELAWARE), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00069 806 SOUTH 5TH STREET OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 16-03-355-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 806 SOUTH 5TH STREET OREGON, IL 61061 Description of Improvements: GREEN VINYL SIDED ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $88,296.92. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1201418 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Dec. 5, 12, 19, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS LORETTA FILDES A/K/A LORETTA J FILDES; TRACY FILDES A/K/A TRACY D FILDES; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00030 112 EAST GRANT STREET STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2013, OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF in OGLE County, Illinois, will on January 10, 2014, in the North door of the Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of OGLE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOTS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWNETY-THREE (23) IN JOSHUA WHITE'S FIFTH ADDITION IN STILLMAN VALLEY, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AND SURVEY THEREOF; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 10-01-362-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 112 EAST GRANT STREET STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084 Description of Improvements: HOUSE STYLE IS A ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE. THE COLOR OF THE HOUSE IS BROWN. THE UTILITIES ARE ON. NO FENCE. OCCUPIED. The Judgment amount was $106,674.47. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lawrence W. Sugden; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00133 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/24/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-33-252-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 S. Walnut Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
13-067612 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsGERALD D. VESEY; MARI J. VESEY; GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 102 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 13, 2013; Micahel R Harn, Sheriff, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT TEN (10) AND THE SOUTH HALF (S1/2) OF LOT ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) OF HEWITT'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 505 South 1st Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030 Permanent Index No.: 02-33-255-011 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $80,035.73. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Dec. 19, 26, 2013 & Jan. 2, 2014
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If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1411-39684. Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Commerce Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Gretchen Warmolts Peters; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00097 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/24/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-03-476-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 318 Daysville Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-08048. Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013
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OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS Oregon Republican Reporter Mt.Morris Times The Exchange IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS ANTON F. SCHORSCH JR A/K/A TONY F. SCHORSCH JR; THOMAS BOREK; JAMES D. BARRON; JOHN BARRON; DEBORAH REGO; JAMIE BARRON; JENNIFER ETHRIDGE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JACQUELINE L. SCHORSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 155 7172 SOUTH DAYSVILLE ROAD OREGON, IL 61061 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, ANTON F. SCHORSCH JR A/K/A TONY F. SCHORSCH JR; JAMES D. BARRON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JACQUELINE L. SCHORSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, IN TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 515 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE WEST 505 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID EAST LINE, THENCE NORTH 515 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THENCE EAST 505 FEET ON SAID NORTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF TAYLOR, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known DAYSVILLE ROAD OREGON, IL 61061
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and which said Mortgage was made by, ANTON F. SCHORSCH JR A/K/A TONY F. SCHORSCH JR; JACQUELINE L. SCHORSCH A/K/A JACQUELINE LEE SCHORSCH DECEASED; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SOURCE 1 MORTGAGE Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 1001011103; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before January 6, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1313028
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Lawrence W. Sugden; et. al. DEFENDANTS
12 CH 00133 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/24/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWO (2), IN THE TOWN OF FORRESTON, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT ACKNOWLEDGED BY DAVID A. NEAL AND NOW GENERALLY KNOWN AS NEAL'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF FORRESTON PIN 02-33-252-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 410 S. Walnut Avenue Forreston, IL 61030 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Commerce Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Gretchen Warmolts Peters; et. al. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00097 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/11/2013, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 1/24/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Sheriff's Office, 103 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3; ALL IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE TEN EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 16-03-476-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 318 Daysville Road Oregon, IL 61061 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-08048. Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013
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If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
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If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-39684. Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013 12-064478 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsCHRISTOPHER A. CRUSE; MELISSA A. CRUSE; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 11, 2013; Micahel R Harn, Sheriff, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois.
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Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19 AND PART OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, IN TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 3RD P.M., IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED IN ONE TRACT AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF ILLINOIS STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE NO. 72 AT A POINT 719.25 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 3/5 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 19, THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE, 160 FEET, THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE, 205 FEET, THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE, 160 FEET, AND THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 205 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 15781 East Illinois Route 72, Davis Junction, IL 61020 Permanent Index No.: 12-19-401-006 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $125,290.02. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You probably are not interested 3rd Week of December in inching along this week, Leo. Though it’s good to attack a projARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 ect with gusto, don’t rush so much Aries, handle some unfinished business and establish clear priori- that you make mistakes. ties. Otherwise, you may turn what VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 could be a productive week into Virgo, you are quite comfortsomething frustrating. able sharing your thoughts now that you have gotten some things TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when you wear your heart worked out. It’s now much easier on your sleeve for everyone to see, to talk about future possibilities. you cannot be shy about expressing your emotions. Friends may be LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Decoding all of the mixed signals skeptical of you though. coming your way won’t be easy, Libra. The only thing you can do GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t be shy about sharing for the moment is to take each sigunique plans with your loved ones. nal one at a time. The support of friends and family SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 members will only restore your confidence in this new direction. Scorpio, you are not in the mood to play games, so you will want to push your romantic relationship to CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 the next level. You will have no Expect your ideas to take shape problem leading the way. over the next couple of days, Cancer. Concrete plans will materialize as you begin to pull thoughts from your imagination. The results will be unique.
GREAT GARAGE SALES Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653 13-067612 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsGERALD D. VESEY; MARI J. VESEY; GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 102 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 13, 2013; Micahel R Harn, Sheriff, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL 61061, will on January 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson St., Oregon, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you will ride a creative wave for the next several days. Inspiration will strike when you least expect it. You should have some time for play. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect some support from family members and close friends. Receive their generosity as warmly as you can, even if you’re feeling a bit smothered. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it can be easy to get swept away by other people’s agendas when you attempt to lend a helping hand. Do your best to pitch in.
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Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.
OUTGROWING YOUR HOUSE?
Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 505 South 1st Avenue, Forreston, IL 61030 Permanent Index No.: 02-33-255-011 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $80,035.73. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.
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For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717
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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Opportunities to address your physical well-being present themselves this week, Sagittarius. Make the most of these opportunities to make a significant change.
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THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Dec. 19, 26, 2013 & Jan. 2, 2014
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EMPLOYMENT
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The Ogle County Health Dept. is seeking a fulltime manager for the Health Education and Emergency Preparedness programs. Send resume to Doreen O'Brien, 907 West Pines Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061.
FAX YOUR AD TO OGLE COUNTY NEWSPAPERS! Publisher of the Oregon Republican Reporter Mt. Morris Times Forreston Journal Tri-County Press
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CHILD CARE
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))
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IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
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GARAGE SALES
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, December 19 , 2013, Page B11 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF VS JAMES DECARO A/K/A JAMES R DECARO; CAROL CONNELL A/K/A CAROL J CONNELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 192 500 2ND STREET KINGS, IL 61068 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, JAMES DECARO A/K/A JAMES R DECARO; CAROL CONNELL A/K/A CAROL J CONNELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 4 AND 5, EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 2 IN THE VILLAGE OF KINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 185, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: KINGS, IL 61068
Your Ad To
500 2ND STREET
and which said Mortgage was made by, JAMES DECARO A/K/A JAMES R DECARO; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of OGLE County, Illinois, as Document No. 0701659; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott Clerk of the Court 106 S. FIFTH ST. STE 300 Oregon, Illinois 61061 on or before January 6, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1316508
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14,995
$
08 CHEVROLET TAHOE
FRESH TRADE
$
*
Stock# CYD373A
25,995
$
*
Stock# XPD617
16,495
*
07 NISSAN MURANO
$
Stock# CYE028B1
13,995
*
12 TOYOTA PRIUS
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO 22,995
FRESH TRADE
$
*
Stock# GE043B
16,921 *
$
13 FORD EDGE
Stock# NE034A
16,995
*
08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# TE079A
22,495
*
10 TOYOTA AVALON
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# CYD265D
29,995
Stock# CYE107A
$
8,995
*
$
Stock# ND148A
21,030
12 CHEVROLET SIVLERADO
*
11 FORD FUSION
*
$
08 CADILLAC CTS
Stock# BD082A
20,995
$
*
Stock# XPD671A
11,995
*
13 TOYOTA SIENNA
11 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
$
Stock# TE043A
23,495
*
11 GMC TERRAIN
FRESH TRADE
08 SATURN OUTLOOK
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
12 CHRYSLER 300C
12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
$
Stock# XTD687A
16,584
Stock# KD043A
16,995
*
$
Stock# GD043A
40,675
*
$
13 NISSAN SENTRA
11 CHEVROLET CAMARO
Stock# VPD276
23,495
*
07 CADILLAC STS
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# GD140B
17,995
*
Stock# GE050A
30,995
$
*
11 GMC YUKON
Stock# ITD262A
18,995
$
Stock# CYD265D
29,995
*
13 TOYOTA CAMRY
SOLD $
Stock# TD236A
25,497
*
12 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Stock# GE026A
38,995
$
Stock# TD398A
10,999
12 CHRYSLER 300 C
Stock# VTC254
27,995
$
*
$
Stock# XT7684
12,995
*
07 PONTIAC G5
FRESH TRADE
Stock# CYD367A
*
$
12 KIA SOUL
$
*
10 LINCOLN MKX
14,995
*
$
13 CADILLAC XTS
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# XTB690A
11,996
*
06 CADILLAC CTS
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# BE016A
31,995
*
$
13 CADILLAC ATS
Stock# JE015A
$
Stock# NE062A
12,995
*
07 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
$
Stock# XTD698
24,495
$
12 TOYOTA COROLLA
Stock# KE001A
39,995
18,924 *
06 CHRYSLER 300
37,995
$
*
08 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Stock# XP6658
9,995 *
08 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
$
Stock# GD098A
16,995
14,995 *
$
*
08 BMW X5
07 CADILLAC ESCALADE
$
Stock# JE029B
19,995
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO *
$
Stock# XPD664A
18,495 *
08 TOYOTA TUNDRA
07 FORD F-350
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# TE074A
28,995
*
$
Stock# NE011A
28,995
09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
*
10 GMC YUKON
Stock# CYE030B
19,995
*
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# XPC642A
23,899
*
10 NISSAN ALTIMA
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# TE088A
35,995
$
*
10 INFINITI COUPE
12,332
*
11 GMC ACADIA
SOLD $
Stock# CYE085A
31,571
*
$
Stock# GD241A
29,529
*
$
Stock# NE028A
18,495
*
12 BUICK ENCLAVE
11 CHEVROLET HHR
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# NE037A
12,995
09 NISSAN 370Z
*
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
Stock# KD024A
24,995
*
$
07 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
08 BUICK LUCERNE
Stock# BE030A
33,495
*
10 TOYOTA SIENNA
$
*
12 NISSAN JUKE
Stock# XPB668A
21,995
*
15,995 *
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# CYD355A
Stock# CYD199C
07 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
$
Stock# CYD303B
17,995
08 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Stock# CYD371A
23,995 *
13 CHEVROLET IMPALA
SOLD $
*
Stock# VPD268
15,997 *
12 HYUNDAI SONATA
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
*
Stock# XTD686A
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
Stock# CYD321A
10 HUMMER
$
10 BUICK ENCLAVE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
4,995
*
09 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Stock# NE056A1
25,995 *
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
07 TOYOTA SOLARA
*
Stock# DE002A
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
$
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
FRESH TRADE
*
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
12 DODGE RAM 1500
SOLD FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
12 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
$
11 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
12 FORD FUSION
FRESH TRADE
Stock# GE036B
06 CHEVROLET COBALT
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
$
08 GMC CANYON
13 CHEVROLET IMPALA
$
Stock# NE035A
24,995
*
Stock# CYE067B
13,995
*
12 CADILLAC SRX
11 GMC SIERRA
08 CADILLAC ESCALADE
$
$
Stock# TD221A
21,990
*
12 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# CYD269A
23,995
*
$
11 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Stock# ND178A
19,995 *
11 TOYOTA CAMRY
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO Stock# VPC282
14,995
$
*
$
08 DODGE AVENGER
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
Stock# NE045A
10,495
>HYYLU .YPKSL` General Mgr.
Mike Freeman General Mgr.
*
Stock# ITC248A
16,972
$
SOLD
Rick Pontnak Sales Mgr.
Stock# JE018A
9,995
$
Brad Claussen Sales Mgr.
Sherry Law Business Mgr.
Bob Pilling Sales Mgr.
40,995
*
$
Stock# GD203A
28,998
*
12 GMC SIERRA
FRESH TRADE
$
Stock# XPC672
33,995
*
09 TOYOTA RAV4
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO
*
Craig Buchanan Sales Mgr.
Stock# XP8665
07 GMC ENVOY
06 CHRYSLER 300
$
Rich Vogeler Sales Mgr.
*
Stock# GE018B
13,995
Brett Simpson Business Mgr.
*
Denny Bellows Sales
Steve Acree Sales
$
Stock# GE136A
31,995
Ron Stephenitch Sales
Carl Buehler Sales
*
Joe Patzer Sales
Chad Conderman Sales
$
Stock# NE046A
20,495
Mike Baker Sales
Justin Meyers Sales
*
Sara Martinez Sales
Jamie Curia Sales
$
Stock# JE040A
19,995
*
09 NISSAN ALTIMA
$
Stock# CYE122A
33,995 *
$
11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
SOLD SOLD $
Stock# TD404A
16,995
1LɈ +L^L` Sales
Rusty Baker Sales
*Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not liable for pricing errors.
*
Thais Fazekas Sales
Nick Melsness Sales
$
Stock# TD417A
18,995
Alex Riley Sales
1LɈ >PSZVU Sales
19,497 *
12 NISSAN JUKE
FRESH TRADE
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO $
*
Clayton Bonnell Sales
Chase Von Holten Sales
Stock# TE062A
Stock# ITC248A
16,972 *
Katie Nava Sales
.HYYL[[ >PSSPHTZ Sales
Adam Chapman Sales