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Riverfront zoning ordinance recommended By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Riverfront zoning will be discussed by the Oregon City Council following a Planning Commission recommendation Tuesday night. Every seat in the Oregon City Council Chambers was packed for the public hearing
about the zoning of the Riverfront (RF) District. Recommendations for zoning were based on the 2003 comprehensive plan that had been updated over the past year to reflect modern economic issues and development plans, as well as urban design studies. Konstantine T. Savoy, AICP Principal of Teska Associates Inc, gave a
detailed presentation addressing the contents of the comprehensive plan, as well as the mission for the riverfront. The city’s plan is to redevelop the RF District to be an attractive, mixed-use district for economic growth – namely, encouraging commercial, residential, recreational, hospitality and arts-oriented business.
However, Teska ran into some snags when examining the existing zoning ordinance to ensure they had the authority to try to usher in the improvements. Teska decided the best course of action would be to create a new “by-right” zoning district. In this type of district, developers do not need to obtain special zoning
approvals from the city as long as they meet the zoning district’s standards. After the presentation, the floor was opened to public comment. Janene Prose raised concern over the city exercising eminent domain. According to Mayor Ken Williams, “The city’s position is, we have no intention of doing any sort
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Open Program showcases talent By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com Oregon High School Open Program students displayed nearly 20 projects aimed at both contributing to the community and helping themselves grow as leaders at last week’s Open Program Fair. Depending on who you ask, getting youth involved in community service has ranged from a mild struggle to nearly impossible. However, the OHS Open Program teaches the students not only to serve the community, but to spearhead the projects themselves. The Open Program
hosted an open house event on Dec. 7, where 21 sophomores displayed 17 projects that would put their mathematic, communication, problemsolving, and planning skills to the test - all in service to the public. For Hannah Donaldson, this means taking the reins in hosting a Special Olympics event at the high school. She plans on working with the special education departments within the Oregon School District, the athletic department, and possibly trying to reach out to the Village of Progress. Glorie O’Connell is taking the issue of hunger into her hands by creating a
of rights under eminent domain; it wouldn’t get past this Planning Commission, and it wouldn’t get past the city council.” After closing the public hearing, the commission unanimously accepted the ordinance. The plan is available at cityoforegon.org under “documents” in the City Government section.
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Marissa Henry helps push her aspirations of being an EMT forward with her Oregon community blood drive project. Henry is collaborating with the Rock River Valley Blood Center on her Open Program project. Photo by Zach Arbogast
school-wide food pantry. She’s also trying to host a “Homework Hub” where students can meet in the school to work on homework, get something to eat, and be involved with each other.
While some students went straight toward charity and service, others used the creative juices to target the spirit of fun and competition as fund raisers. Dakota Stone plans on hosting a “Super
Smash Bros. for Wii U” tournament, where the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Taylor Hultquist attracts
Candidates running for office in the April 4 Consolidated Election have just a few days to get their petitions filed. The filing period for signed petitions and the related paperwork started Dec. 12 and runs through Monday, Dec. 19. Offices on the April ballot include cities and villages, fire protection districts, forest preserve districts, public
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Highway Department was well prepared for snow By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com The Ogle County Highway Department was wellprepared for the one-two wintry punch that came in early December. A storm on Dec. 4 dropped six to eight inches of wet snow on the county and was followed less than a week later by another snowstorm that began in the midafternoon of Dec. 10 and continued for the next 28 hours. County engineer Jeremy Ciesiel said he has stored plenty of salt in readiness for whatever Mother Nature
deals out. “We started the season with two full bins, so we were ready,” he said. “The last two weekends have made a dent in it, but we are prepared to order more as we need it.” He said he was thankful, however, that the most recent snowfall proved to be less than the 10 to 15 inches predicted. The snowfall Dec. 10-11 varied across the county, with eight inches in the north, diminishing to the south. “We had more issues with blowing snow in the southwest part of the county,” Ciesiel said. The storms coming on the weekend have posed
a challenge for snowplow drivers. “They’ve already worked all week, and then they get called in again,” he said. “It can be a long week for the guys. These storms have been coming every six and a half to seven days,” The county is responsible for plowing 270 miles of roads with 11 snowplows, two graders, and 13 drivers to man them. Last weekend Ciesiel said they went out Saturday afternoon and evening to treat the roads and clear the snow that began falling around 2:30 p.m. They returned to do it all over again early Sunday
morning, then Sunday afternoon, and finally early Monday morning. “We try not to go more than 12 hours at a time,” Ciesiel said. “But sometimes we have to do 12 to 14-hour shifts.” Based on the weather forecast, the crew is planning on another weekend on the roads. Forecasts on Tuesday called for another storm with snow and possibly freezing rain to begin Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday. The amount of precipitation and exact track The Ogle County Highway Department was out Saturday of the storm have not yet evening plowing snow at the start of the weekend storm. Photo by Chris Johnson been determined.
Wassail Toast The Oregon High School Madrigal Choir held its annual dinner and performance Dec. 9 and 10 at the Brubaker Center at Stronghold near Oregon. Pictured here, the OHS Madrigal Choir leads the crowd into the first challenge with the Gloucestershire Wassail. Sopranos: Mekenna Johnson, Amanda Judge, Hope Croegaert, Tessa Burger,Brook Harris. Altos: Kelsey Handschuh, Salina Ferge, Chloe Diehl-Walker, Olivia Stafford, MyKenzie Beitel. Tenors: Gage Brown, Jeffrey Gracyalny, Jacob Kwak, Jacob Davis. Basses: Bill Paul, Johnathan Prose, Mason Handel, Gabe Crook. Photo by Zach Arbogast
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Sophomores Taylor Hultquist and Glorie O’Connell stand together; despite working on two separate projects, they are collaborating efforts between Hultquist’s Sadie Hawkins Dance and O’Connell’s school food pantry. for the Open Program. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Open Program Fair From A1 the support of her peers through organizing a beloved high school tradition that has become extinct in many area: the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Proceeds from the dance would go towards helping fund the Open Program, and she has even paired with O’Connell’s food pantry project; students could mitigate the dance entry fees by donating food items to the pantry. Don’t think the veterans aren’t remembered; three of the projects focused on those that defend the country. Jessica Brink and Diana Clausen want to host a Wounded Warrior Project dodgeball tournament, while Connor Young is holding a fundraiser in support of Mission 22, which raises awareness and funds to get treatment for veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. If personally sending a veteran a token of appreciation is what you’re after, Isabelle Nelson will be the one to talk to; she is organizing the delivery of care packages to soldiers deployed overseas.
Items will include homemade goods, snacks, toiletries, and other personal care items. “What I love is how the projects tackle three facets of helping veterans; the physical sacrifice, the psychological toll, and the emotional support of those waiting for you back home” said Cole Davidson, Open Algebra teacher. Each student display included a “tip jar,” where advice and resources would be shared to aid the students in their journeys. The projects start launching next year, with some beginning near the end of January and others going nearly into the summer. Even before the projects take off, the students had to employ their communication skills to show the community their passionate ideas. “It’s amazing to watch them interact with members of the press, the school superintendent, city council members, and hold their own like professional adults.” Davidson said. “This can be intimidating for anyone, and I’m proud to see them handling it expertly.”
A love of writing and the desire for truth brought a Polo man into journalism. Zach Arbogast, 30, has been a reporter for Ogle County Newspapers since Oct. 3, covering events, meetings, writing features, and taking photos for the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Polo Tri-County Press, and Forreston Journal. He also writes for Sauk Valley Media. Arbogast was born in Naperville and grew up in Joliet and Lyons. He and his wife Clea moved to Polo a year and a
Zach Arbogast started his duties Oct. 3 as a reporter for Ogle County Newspapers. Photo by Vinde Wells
Community Theater (PACT) and the Performing Arts Guild (PAG). His hobbies are video games and cooking. He also has his own voice-
over business. Arbogast can be reached at 815-732-6166 ext 5904 or at zarbogast@oglecounty news.com.
Rotarians are collecting coats They will be given to children The Oregon Rotary Club is continuing their Keeping Kids Warm project again this year, helping to provide coats and boots for children in the Oregon School District.
The Oregon Rotary Club has been helping to provide coats and boots each year since 2010, using the proceeds from Mark Twain Day held in September. “We would like to again thank our sponsors and all those who attended Mark Twain Day in September for supporting this project,”
said organizer Mary Jo Griffin. Consider helping the Rotary Club and other organizations to provide coats and boots by donating cash and gently used items. Gently used warm winter clothing and accessories of all sizes may be donated at Nash Recreation Center.
Tax deductible donations may be mailed to The Oregon Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 493, Oregon, IL 61061. For more on this project and other information about the Oregon Rotary Club email oregonilrotary@ gmail.com.
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question serves. The number of signatures needed is based on how many people voted in the previous election.
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V-Mail kept WWII military connected to families Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick
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uring World War II thank you letters to and from our soldiers were special V-Mail letters. An article in the Ogle County Republican mentions the Oregon Rotary and the Better Business Association receiving a V-Mail from Private Daniel H. Roos. The mail was the primary means of communication during the war. The government created “Victory Mail” or “V-Mail”reducing the cost of transferring an original letter through the military postal system. A V-Mail letter was censored, copied to film, and printed back to paper upon arrival at its destination. All mail from military was censored during the war. Officers could censor
This is an example of what a V-Mail letter looked like. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick
their own mail. Enlisted men had to have their superior officers read their mail for “sensitive” material. Censored material included information about location, military strength, and upcoming military engagements. V-Mail was developed by Eastman Kodak. Before e-mail letters sent by Air Mail were more expensive than regular mail, and still it took too long to be used for any urgent messages. The letter writer wrote the letter on a V-Mail onesided regular-sized paper with a box on the top for the
receiver’s address. The letter was sent and after it was cleared by the censor, the mailroom photographed the letter on 16-mm black and white camera film. The small sized photographic negative was then flown to its destination and printed. In other words the original letter was photographed, and the photographed negative flown overseas where it was printed and sent to the recipient. V-Mail letters were sent and received from June 1942 through November 1945. During the war more than
1.5 billion V-Mail letters were processed. According to the National Postal Museum, “V-Mail ensured that thousands of tons of shipping space could be reserved for war materials. The 37 mail bags required to carry 150,000 one page letters could be replaced by a single mail sack. The weight and bulk was reduced dramatically from 2,575 pounds to a mere 45.” For members of the armed forces the importance of mail during War II was second only to food. Messages from a husband, father, or brother killed in battle might be the last connection between him and his family. Military personnel felt the most connected to home through reading about it in letters. Their friends and family This poster helped promote the use of V-Mail during back home wrote about World War II. Photo courtesy of Otto Dick their basic activities. Daily routines, family news, and even gossip kept the furlough and babies were processed and speedily sent armed forces linked to their born while their fathers to military personnel. were away at the battlefield. This information about communities. V-Mail came from several V-Mail was promoted as Wartime romances sources. patriotic in advertisements adjusted to long distances, This is the second of and sweethearts and spouses that contributed to the war a series of articles on separated by oceans used effort. News reports explained activities in Oregon during V-Mail to keep in touch. how V-Mail letters were World War II. Couples were married on
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Mongan honored by Farm Bureau An Oregon teen was among those honored when the Youth Education Committee of the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliates awarded 10 Illinois 4-H members with its Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism Award at a ceremony held Nov. 19 in Champaign. Abigail Mongan, 18, the daughter of Jean and Dan Mongan, Oregon, was one of the award winners. She is in her 11th year of 4-H and is a member of the Carefree 4-H Club. She mentors youth in the rabbit project and uses her skill in the clothing project in service to the Serenity Hospice and Home in Ogle County. In addition to the award, the winners participate in an
elite leadership training with members of Illinois FFA. Other winners included Jackie Beck of Shelby County, Drew Groezinger of JoDaviess County, Justene Jennings of DeKalb County, Shelby Ledbetter of Rock Island County, Jordan McLane of JoDaviess County, Rachel Miller of Franklin County, Julia Taraszewski of Macon County, Brandi Welch of Mercer County, and Courtney Wiedenmann of Mercer County. Presenting the scholarships on behalf of the Illinois Farm Bureau was Jenny Webb, membership and program specialist. In addition to her work in Farm Bureau, Jenny is a McLean County 4-H alumna where she showed paint horses.
Abigail Mongan, 18, a member of Carefree 4-H Club, was honored with a Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism Award. Photo supplied
An Oregon 4-H Club member was one of nine teens who were awarded $1,000 scholarships based on their achievements in the Illinois 4-H program. Jacob Ebens, 19, was one of the scholarship winners. He is the son of Julie and Joe Ebens, Oregon, and has completed 10 years of 4-H as a member of the Carefree 4-H Club and the Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors. The Illinois 4-H Foundation presented the Legacy of Leadership scholarships to 4-H members who have demonstrated and maintained a high standard of 4-H excellence and mastery during their membership tenure. The scholarships were presented in a ceremony held Nov. 19 in
Champaign. Other winners included Alyssa Zimmer of Logan County, Courtney Wiedenmann of Mercer County, Jillian Parrent of McLean County, Shelby Ledbetter of Rock Island County, Justene Jennings of DeKalb County, Wade Hutchens of Franklin County, Drew Groezinger of JoDaviess County, and Lauren Robison of Bond County. “Through their words and actions, the 4-H members honored with the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship have taken their personal leadership skills to the next level by elevating others around them,” said Debra Stocker, University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist.
PCHS grad is new director at the University of Idaho
State Scholars Several Stillman Valley High School seniors were recently named Illinois State Scholars. Pictured left to right in the back row are: Caden Wiehle, Connor Duffy, Braeton McKenzie, Micah Ludin, Francesca Rzasa, Jonathan Dietz, Madilyn Lantz, and Ezekiel Bussan. Front row: Grace Timm, Dalton Engelkes, Anna Rose, Maris Daleo, Anna Hess, Emma Wise, and Jaron Johnson. Photo supplied
Dr. Mark McGuire, formerly of Polo and now of Moscow, Idaho, has been selected as the director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station and associate dean of research in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. In announcing McGuire’s appointment, the Dean of the College of Agriculture said, “Mark brings a stellar record of accomplishment in teaching, research, outreach and administration to the position, and he has a strong record of engagement with our research and extension centers.” “The Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station was founded in 1892. ... The station provides
office, laboratory and field space for some 400 staff and faculty members who work on agricultural and environmental issues at nine research and extension centers across Idaho.” McGuire, the son of Craig and Julie McGuire of rural Mt. Morris, graduated from Polo Community High School in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and graduate degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He also was named a Fulbright Scholar in 2013, teaching for a semester at the University of Uppsala in Uppsala, Sweden.
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Students celebrated their achievements with friends and families at the commencement ceremonies on May 14. Chloe Gale An Oregon native is among the six Augustana College students are featured this year in the ninth annual College Invitational at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa. Their work can be viewed through Jan. 7. Chloe Gale is one of the students featured.
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The exhibition contains about 60 works of art by students from eight Quad City area colleges and universities. Art professors from each of the colleges were tasked with selecting the top works from their school to provide the framework for this year’s exhibition. In the selected works, a variety of techniques are used including ink, collage, stoneware clay, etching, digital illustration, watercolor, silkscreen and
found materials. Thanks to a sponsorship from Barbara Leidenfrost in memory of her husband, Oscar, the Figge awarded cash prizes for first, second, and third-place winners. Winners were selected by a panel of judges comprised of local artists. Gale won a third-place winner for “Holly,” an oil portrait. “This portrait was inspired by a photograph that was taken of a dear friend,” Gale wrote in her artist’s
statement. “It is intended to capture natural beauty and create visual interest with line, color, and medium.” Gale is a senior, majoring in art and business administration-management. Casey Beck Casey Beck, Oregon, graduated last June from Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, with a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice. University officials announced the information Dec. 12.
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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Education Hour 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Thursday, Dec. 15—10 a.m. Bible Class; Saturday, Dec. 17—10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Practice; 4 p.m. Family Night Caroling Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; Children’s Christmas Program; No Education Hour; 10:30 p.m. Confirmation Tuesday, Dec. 20—12 p.m. ALIVE at Kopper Kitchen, Northland Mall, Sterling Thursday, Dec. 22—10 a.m. Bible Class Saturday, Dec. 24—7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service OPEN BIBLE 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our Sunday Worship experience “Grandkids Class” Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after our Praise & Blended Worship Time. Bible-Based Passion for God Compassion for People Visit Our Website: PoloOpenBible.org CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH, WHITE PINES CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw Sundays at 10 a.m. 815-837-5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com We offer contemporary worship and relevant Bible teaching through
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engaging messages, and powerful video Join us after the service in our cafe for coffee, snack & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21—7 p.m. Quiet Christmas Service Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Sunday, Dec. 25—9:30 a.m. Christmas Service, Come In Your PJs EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.
Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Sunday School & Choir Christmas Program Wednesday, Dec. 21—12 p.m. Senior Friendship; 6:30 p.m. Choir Saturday, Dec. 24—Christmas Eve Afternoon Service, 2:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 9:30 p.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Karen Hundrieser 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.” Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on FIRST UNITED German Church Road METHODIST CHURCH Pastor John Wisdom 402 First Ave., Forreston Church Office Pastor David Poust Phone: 815-732-6313 815-938-2380 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, Dec. 15—1 p.m. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship UMW Christmas Luncheon & Women & Men’s Bible Party at Farmers Restaurant Study, Kids Club Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. www.ebenezerreformed.com Worship, Choir Cantata; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. EMMANUEL Children’s Program EVANGELICAL Monday, Dec. 19—8 a.m. AA LUTHERAN CHURCH Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon at The Depot; 3-4:30 p.m. Good (Payne’s Point) News Club Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 FLORENCE UNITED Worship Service 9 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. OF MT. MORRIS Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris FORRESTON GROVE Senior Pastor CHURCH Bruce McKanna 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Associate Pastor Forreston Lance Mennen Presbyterian Church in 815-734-4942 America Thursday, Dec. 15—1 p.m. Pastor Drew Jones Ladies Bible Study 815-938-3605 Friday, Dec. 16—11:30 a.m. www.forrestongrovechurch. Food Pantry Volunteers com Saturday, Dec. 17—7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Men’s Accountability Group 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 18—8:30 Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir Inner-Mission; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Candlelight FORRESTON REFORMED Service & Birthday Party for CHURCH Jesus 501 Third Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 20—9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Ladies Prayer Circle 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 21—6 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting; 6 FREEDOM LUTHERAN p.m. Puppet Team CHURCH, ELCA Log onto our website at Pastor Kathy Burkheimer http://www.efcmm.org to check 815-222-7270 out our latest opportunities and Sunday Morning Worship updates at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon FAITH DISCOVERY GIFT—Growing In Faith CHURCH Together-Christian education 801 W. Oregon St., Polo for all ages following worship Jeremy Heller, Pastor service 815-946-3588 Welcome Center is at 9 a.m. Sunday School 111 S. 4th St., Oregon 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available GRACE VALLEY We are an independent nonCHRISTIAN REFORMED denominational Christian CHURCH church. 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. Visitors are always welcome. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema FAITH EVANGELICAL 815-362-6601 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School for All Ages 402 Second Ave., Forreston 9 a.m. Pastor Scott Ralston Worship Service 10 a.m.
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GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service
The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. December’s Bible Book of the Month is Matthew.
LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.
OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Pastor Thomas E. Kim 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Followed by Fellowship and All-Age Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 18—9 a.m. Worship-Children’s Christmas Program; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Youth Group Monday, Dec. 19—12 p.m. Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20—6 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 21—6:30 LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Men’s Bible Study; No Wednesday Night Alive; 7 p.m. 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Choir Pastor David Poust Saturday, Dec. 24—4:30 & Sunday, Dec. 4—10:30 a.m. 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Children’s Program with Holy Communion Sunday, Dec. 25—9 a.m. 9 LIGHTHOUSE UNITED a.m. Christmas Carol Singing METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Service Pastor Chan Ik Choi PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Handicapped Accessible CHURCH Worship Service 9 a.m. 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 Age Three through a.m. Worship Service Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MT. MORRIS CHURCH Congress Ave. & Webster St. OF THE BRETHREN (The church is handicapped 409 W. Brayton Road accessible) P.O. Box 2055 Pastor Leslie Lake Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Phone: 815-734-4573 Fellowship Time Office hours Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 15—4:30-7 PRAIRIE DELL p.m. Food Pantry Open PRESBYTERIAN Friday, Dec. 16—9 a.m. CHURCH Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 16031 W. Coffman Rd., a.m. Food Delivery of Pantry Shannon Saturday, Dec. 17—8 a.m. Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 815-864-2448 Sunday, Dec. 18—8:15 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship with Wassail & Cookies; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School; 3 p.m. REVIVE COMMUNITY Christmas Caroling with Chili CHURCH Afterward 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Tuesday, Dec. 20—8:45 a.m. Email: pastor@revivemtm. Bible Study; Quilting; 6:30 p.m. com Leadership Team Southern Baptist Wednesday, Dec. 21—7:15 Saturday Night Service p.m. Chimes 5:30 p.m. NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon Pastor David Demmer 815-732-7404 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center OREGON CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847 You and your family are invited to join us in worship on Sunday, Dec. 18 for worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Hoffman will give the morning Advent message titled “The Value of Wisdom.” Greeting you will be Bob and Janie LaPage. During the morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road.
RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Saturday, Dec. 17—1 p.m. WELCA Meeting at Pinecrest Sunday, Dec. 18—9:15 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal, Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine WorshipChristmas Program; 11:30 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Sunday School for Children & Adults 9 a.m. Social Time 10 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, Dec. 15—3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, Dec. 16—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Dec. 17—8:30 a.m. Wrap & Deliver Pajamas; 9 a.m. Decorate Christmas Tree in Sanctuary; 5:30 p.m. Worship Service-Fourth Week of Advent Sunday, Dec. 11—9:30 a.m. Worship Service-Fourth Week of Advent-with Sunday School Christmas Program; Fellowship Following; 3 p.m. Christmas Caroling Tuesday, Dec. 20—1:30 p.m. Communion Service at Pinecrest Manor, Followed by Communion at Pinecrest Terrace; 3:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, Dec. 21—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; No Choristers Practice; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. YC Choir Practice; 6:50 p.m. Youth Confirmation Meets; 6:50 p.m. Men’s Chancel Choir; 7 p.m. All Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chancel Choir Thursday, Dec. 22—No Lot 12 Mentoring for K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates-Christmas Break 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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Gary Nelson named fair Volunteer of the Year By Stan Eden Ogle County Fair Board A Beloit, Wisconsin, man was recently named the 2016 Volunteer of the Year by the Ogle County Fair Association. Gary Nelson was recognized for his efforts at the fair association’s annual meeting held last month at the Ogle County Farm Bureau building. Fair association president Harlan Holm said Nelson was available to help when needed. The annual meeting is held each November to review the past year’s fair and elect new directors. Holm called this year’s Ogle County Fair “outstanding.” “The attendance at the 2016 fair was excellent,” he said, attributing that to excellent weather and the $8 gate fee that included all on grounds shows and unlimited free rides for adults and kids. The volunteer labor provided by fair association members and directors, 4-H club and FFA members, and contributions from individuals
Ogle County Fair Association President Harlan Holm, The Ogle County Fair Association board met recently following its annual meeting right, presents Gary Nelson with the Volunteer of the to elect officers. Pictured left to right are: Brad Larson, Mt. Morris, treasurer; Tom Simpson, Davis Junction, vice president; Maddie Kirchner, Forreston, Ogle County Year Award. Photo supplied and businesses all help make and John Dueth, all of Polo; Fair Queen; Harlan Holm, Oregon, president; and Carol Magnuson, Oregon, secretary. the fair a success, Holm said. Rose Donegon, Michael Plans are well underway for the 2017 Ogle County Fair to be held Aug. 2-6, 2017. Harlan Holm of Oregon was “Butch” Timm, and Brad Photo by Stan Eden
re-elected to a three-year term on the board. Other continuing board members include Carol Magnuson and Stan Eden, both of Oregon; Dave Engelbrecht, Byron; Lyle Hopkins, Rita Dauphin
Larson, all of Mt Morris; Tom Simpson, Davis Junction, and Randy Anderson, Chana. The 2016 Ogle County Fair Queen Maddie Kirchner, Forreston, was also recognized at the meeting.. Other Fair Officials include
Dennis Alderks, Chana, Fair Superintendent; Jon Sheely, Assistant Superintendant; and Dr. Tom Hughes, Forreston, Ogle County Fair Veterinarian. Holm said in his report that he is looking forward to the 2017 fair, to build on the
success of the 2016 fair. He noted that funding from state allocations for premiums and rehabilitation has become much less over the past several years. In spite of that local business and individuals supported a
premium fund drive to bring in nearly $9,000 dollars. Holm said he is confident that “with the help of the fair board, members, and volunteers including 4-H and FFA members we will have a great fair in 2017.”
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. The following classes, facilitated by knowledgeable Rock River Center volunteers, have been scheduled for January. • Monday, Jan. 9 – General IT Security – 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a general overview of safe browsing, passwords, access controls, and anti-virus software. A question and answer period will follow. It will be held in multi-purpose room to accommodate larger audience. • Monday, Jan. 23 – Windows 10 Basics – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Instructor: Scott Zimmerman) The new class provides a
general overview of the Windows 10 operating system, including navigating, settings, copying photos, etc. A question and answer period will follow. Those interested may register for one or more of these sessions. One-on-one basic computer training is available on a limited basis. All classes are free to attend and open to all ages. Space may be limited, so call early to be guaranteed a spot. Rock River Center also offers individualized help with learning how to use your new tablet or smart phone. Anyone interested should call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 to register or set up an appointment for the training of their choice.
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted.
The numbers of lessons is up to you and are scheduled with the Aquatics Coordinator, Jena Wehmhoefer, jena@ oregonpark.org or 815-7323101.
Rock River Center Holiday Hours Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, will be closed on the following dates to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 23 we will be closing at noon and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8:30 a.m. The employees are excited to have that time with their families. Have a wonderful holiday season, stay safe and healthy. Call us at 815-732-3252, visit us on the web at www. rockrivercenter.org, and like us on FaceBook. Support Groups Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center.
Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement, and answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call Patti Kilmer at 815-234-2511 or 815-2987004. Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with
vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.
for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend. Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Rock River Center. To confirm meeting schedules during the holiday season, please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252.
Cancer Support Group Facing the Challenge is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment
Technology Offerings The Computer Technology Center is free and open to the public, and available from
Oregon Park District The following activities are offered at Nash Recreation Center, Oregon. Nash Childcare Service Our childcare service will now be offered in the Children’s Center at Nash. This program is offered every Monday-Thursday between the times of 4:30 and 7: 30 p.m. This timeframe aligns with our group fitness class offerings. Not into group fitness? That’s okay, enjoy everything our facility has to offer while having the peace of mind that your child is safe and having fun with our experienced staff member. For more information, visit the Nash Front Counter.
Fee: Annual members’ children that reside in the household are free; NonMembers will pay $5 for the first child and $1 for each sibling up to $7. After School Open Gym Each week we offer a new sport to diversify your child’s experience at the Nash gym. Have your child drop in and make new friends in a friendly and safe environment. This program runs every Monday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with a qualified park district employee. This program is free for members and cost the daily fee for Non-Members. Ages: 8-14 years are welcome. No program on Dec. 26.
Deep Water Aerobics Deep Water Aerobics is a more intense workout than your typical water aerobics class. Working out in the deep end will allow you to get an intense cardiovascular workout without the impact. You will also increase your endurance, flexibility, and strength. Participants do not need to know how to swim. An aqua jogger belt will be provided. Classes are Saturday 9-10 a.m. and Mondays from 9:3010:30 a.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted. Water Aerobics Exercise your entire body
without putting stress on your back and joints. This class will work on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Classes are Monday-Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. Drop-ins or 5, 10, or 15 Water Aerobics passes are accepted. Twinges Let the natural buoyancy and resistance of the water help you improve your joint strength and flexibility along with improving cardiovascular endurance while walking and jogging in the shallow end. Participants do not need to know how to swim.
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Volunteering as a family is possible By Judy Mae Bingman Extension Media Communications Specialist In today’s fast-paced world, it may not seem possible to squeeze another minute into your busy schedule. However, many of us know volunteering is an important concept for children to learn. When children see their parents and other family members volunteering, it reinforces the importance of volunteering. Susan Ellis, author of “Children as Volunteers: Preparing for Community Service, said,” “The earlier children learn about and participate in volunteer efforts, the more likely they are to continue volunteering into adulthood.” “As you consider a family volunteer project, think about some of the positive benefits,” said Deanna Roby, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development educator serving DuPage, Kendall and Kane counties. “You get to spend quality time together as a family, and it gives you an opportunity to get to know each other in new and different ways. “Working together as a family can ease the apprehension of starting a new and unfamiliar project,” Roby said, and it gives adults an opportunity to demonstrate the importance of volunteering. “It’s a concrete way to share ideas about compassion and giving with your family,” she said, “And it encourages your family to share a common goal.” Listed below are some ideas from a Family Fun internet article by Rayna Khaitan on factors to think about when preparing to volunteer as a family. • Brainstorm with your family about how you would like to help. Would you like to work outdoors or indoors? Would you like to do hands-on work? Would you like to work close to home or in a neighboring community of need?
Are there issues that interest your family? Do you want to volunteer with established, formal programs or do you want something new and different? Maybe there is something you can get other families from your neighborhood involved with. It’s important that everyone who’s going to participate in this volunteer opportunity participates in the discussion and is happy with the outcome. Choose together what you want to do. • Do you want to work alongside each other as a family? Or could members of your family work at the same location but complete different tasks? Consider the age of the children in your family – younger children shouldn’t be left alone. Also consider the task and location of where you are volunteering. • Make it fun. Volunteering will most likely be done in your leisure time, so make sure it is something your family will enjoy. • To get possible ideas for a family volunteer project, you will want to consider what skills and talents your family brings to the table. Family hobbies and interests can be helpful and you may want to make a list of things that you already know how to do. Or better yet, consider the things you and your family would like to learn to do. You may also consider goals you have for your family and incorporate them into your plan. Finally, an online search of volunteer opportunities or a visit a local volunteer center might also garner opportunities for your family. “The bottom line with anything you try as a family volunteer project,” said Roby, “is that you want your children to remember this experience as fun, quality family time where they helped others. To learn more about 4-H in the community, one may contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815-7322191 or online at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.
Pearl Harbor Day World War II veterans were honored at Oregon VFW Post 8739 on Dec. 7 at a special program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Above, Korean War veteran T. Richard Day and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams look over the photos and other items on display. At left, World War II veterans Bob Chamberlin and Dick Little, both of Oregon, are pictured with Williams, left, and Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, right, who was the guest speaker. Photo by Stan Eden
Bird counting will be held Dec. 17 It’s time once again for the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society (NIAS) to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. This will be the 41st time that the NIAS has taken part in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count. The event is a one-day snapshot of bird diversity and population in a predetermined area. It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Spring Grove Family Restaurant, 1521 S.
Public Voice Reader disagrees with jail location Dear Editor, I receive the local paper every week, and I see that the Ogle County Board wants to put the new jail on Sixth Street [in Oregon]. That is a terrible location, and the people of Oregon need to wake up and attend the board meetings or be at the council meetings or the jail will be built on that location. Doesn’t the board or city council care about the homes that will be near the proposed jail? I believe they don’t care. I also believe if they do build the jail there, people will move and more homes will be for sale. The
community doesn’t need that. Sincerely, John Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills
Polo Council of Churches says thank you Dear Editor, The Polo Council of Churches would like to thank everyone who donated cookies to the Cookie Sale to Benefit the Honduras Project. The council would especially like to thank everyone who came to First State Bank in Polo to purchase cookies. A special thank you to First State Bank in Polo
for allowing us to use their space and for their generous hospitality. Our committee packed over 150 dozen cookies. All of the cookies have been sold and with donations, we will have nearly $1,000 to give to the project. Bill Hare is leading a team of volunteers in January. The group plans to build six houses while they are in Honduras. The Polo Council of Churches sponsors several projects including the Our Table Community Meal, Christmas Basket, Baccalaureate Services, and supporting the Polo Lifeline Pantry. Karen Merlak Polo Council of Churches
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West Ave., Freeport, for a “Dutch- treat” breakfast. After eating, territories will be assigned throughout Stephenson County, and the group will divide up. Counters drive throughout the territory with some walking involved in public
land areas, and count the highest number of bird species that they see in any one spot. The count generally lasts through late afternoon. If you have a feeder in your yard and you live within the count circle you can participate by counting the
birds at your feeder. You can also participate by doing early morning or late evening counting of owls. Contact count compiler Richard Benning at 815-8655279 if you are interested in participating in the Stephenson County Christmas Bird Count.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 16-TX-25: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS OGLE COUNTY CLERK , OGLE COUNTY TREASURER , OGLE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS PUBLIC AID CONSULTANT, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, CITY OF OREGON, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO , LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT , UNITED LOST LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS , AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number 05-12-300-002 05-32-133-006 07-21-401-006 07-21-401-006 07-21-401-006 17-11-300-006 17-11-300-006 17-11-300-006 22-08-127-008 22-08-127-028 22-08-127-028 22-08-127-029 22-08-127-029 22-08-183-006 22-08-183-006 22-08-183-006
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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2014, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 19, 2017. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY OGLE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 9, 2017 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 19, 2017. /S/ OGLE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 105 S. 5TH ST STE 104, OREGON, IL 61061 TELEPHONE: (815) 732-1110
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Evangelical Free Church to host candlelight service The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris will host its annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. The program will feature a variety of musical expressions as well as
drama. The service will conclude with a candle-lighting ceremony. A cake and coffee fellowship will follow. The community is invited to attend this special
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Kids store is open Saturday The seventh annual Kids Christmas Store will be at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 Main St., Chana, this year. The store will be open on Saturday Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children ages 2 through ages 12 may come to the store and pick out a present for Mom and Dad or guardian, Grandpa and Grandma. Paper, ribbon, gift tags, and help to choose and wrap their gift will be available.
The cost for any gift will be 50 cents. An adult must accompany the children, and coffee and cookies will be offered while the children are shopping. For information call 815732-7683 or 815-732-7506.
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Oregon defeats Polo twice in less than one week By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com The Oregon girls basketball team opened up play at the Polo Tournament with a 53-37 win over the host school. It was Oregon’s second win over Polo in the last two weeks. “The last time, they hurt us with 3-point shooting. I think they had five or six,” Oregon coach Christy Eckardt said. “We did a nice job of cutting out their 3-point shots.” With the outside game missing, Polo relied on feeding Justine Gorzny in the post. On a variety of nice moves inside, the 5-foot-8 senior led all scorers with 23 points. “She took advantage of us,” Eckardt said. “We were confused on the screens they were setting.” The score was tied 9-9 early in the second quarter as Oregon began to utilize its stable of post players. Jessica Hunt and Lani Morris combined for six quick points underneath for a 15-9 Hawk lead. Addie Kitzmiller then scored three straight baskets for Oregon, but Polo remained within 22-17. After sitting out the second quarter, leading scorer Bailey Montavon came back on to the floor and had three successive baskets under the basket to start the second half for Oregon. Gorzny kept Polo within reach with six points of her
own, but the game slowly began to drift away from the Marcos. “It’s the same old song and dance – not a lot of subs,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. It was a very balanced scoring attack for Oregon, with Montavon leading the way with 12, followed by Hunt with 10 and Kitzmiler with eight. Allyse Ketter had five and Emily Perkins, Gylian Finch, Hannah Wolber and Morris all chipped in four. “Everyone stepped up,” Eckardt said. “We needed them to after all our post got into foul trouble trying to stop (Gorzny).” The combination of accurate passing and execution by Gorzny’s teammate provided a positive for the Marcos in the loss. “It’s always go through Justine,” Grobe said. “We did a nice job of getting her the ball. She came close to having 10 more points. We missed a lot of bunnies.” Rilley Peterson and Lani Bergstrom backed up Gorzny with six points each. In a BNC home game at the Blackhawk Center last Thursday, Oregon was nipped by Winnebago 6461. The game was close all the way, with neither team having much of a lead. As usual, it was Montavon topping the scoring with 18 points. Kitzmiller, who had a strong fourth quarter with eight points, added 12 points. Hunt and Perkins had nine and eight points.
Oregon’s Lani Morris puts up a shot while being guarded by Polo’s Lani Bergstrom Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson
Perkins signs with Rock Valley College
Oregon High School softball senior Emily Perkins has committed to attend and play softball at Rock Valley College. Last year, the Golden Eagles won their third straight NJCAA Division III National Title, making it only the second team in the NJCAA to win three straight titles. RVC currently has players from Forreston, Oregon, Stillman Valley, Byron, and Winnebago on their roster. Perkins has been prepping for this day for years. “There was a day way back in 12-under travel ball that I said I was going to play for Bama, but then you realize that’s quite a feat for a 5’2”, 110 lb. pitcher,” she said in a press release noting that the decision to attend and play at RVC makes sense. “My parents have always said that the schooling part was going to happen either Emily Perkins, center, will play softball at Rock Valley College following her graduation Oregon’s Emily Perkins fights for a loose ball with Polo’s Turn to B2 from Oregon High School. Pictured with Perkins here are her parents, Elisa and Dexter, Lani Bergstrom Monday night. Photo by Chris Johnson Perkins and RVC coach Darin Monroe, center standing. Photo supplied
Hawk wrestlers his the road By Randy Holland
Tournament Action Oregon’s Andrew Newman passes the ball while being double teamed Saturday afternoon during a game with Freeport Aquin during the Forreston Holiday Tournament. The Hawks led 27-21 at halftime before Aquin outscored them 44-25 in the second half to fall 65-52. Jarred Pottorff hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points for Oregon. Cody Ebens scored 11, and Newman scored 10. Photo by Chris Johnson
The Oregon wrestlers took to the road for the second week of the season, heading down I-88 to Erie to face Erie-Prophetstown and Lena-Winslow/Stockton on Dec. 6, and to Taylor Ridge to meet Rockridge and West Carroll on Dec. 8. It was the opposite direction on Dec. 9, up to Harvard to face two Class 2A schools, the Hornets and Hampshire. The week was a big test to see where the Hawks stand as a team. The test showed that the improving Hawks still need some work to compete at the highest level in the area wrestling scene. In the six duals, Oregon won just one, defeating West Carroll 40-33. Second ranked Lena gave Oregon a 58-15 schooling, winning all but three matches. They were competitive against the rest of the teams, but let Rockridge and Hampshire squeak out last match wins 32-30,and 37-36. Erie won five of eight matches in the middle of the meet, four of them bonus point wins to defeat Oregon 41-34. The Hawks wrestled tough against Harvard, three forfeits
making a big difference in a 44-24 loss. The Hornets are ranked sixteenth in 2A. Against Le-Win,the only winners for the Hawks were Nolan Thomas at 113 with a forfeit, Jacob Milliman at 120 a half over the front at 3:57, and Terry Page at 195, who had three takedowns in a 7-4 decision. Milliman’s win briefly tied the team score at 12, but by the time Page got his win, the Pantherhawks had 52 points. Anthony Marchetti, Chase Clark, Chase Prehn, Nathan Clark, Sawyer Foss, and Jeff Gracyalny all lost by pins. Oregon forfeited 106. Jake Mennen lost a 15-0 technical fall. Skylar Carlson and Chris Alaniz lost major decisions and Noah Paul missed on a late granby to lose 4-2. . E-P took an early lead with a forfeit at 106 and pins over Thomas and Milliman. A forfeit to Paul at 126 got the Hawks on the board. Chase Clark pinned before Carlson lost a major decision. Alaniz took a 12-0 major decision. At 152, Prehn lost a half nelson at 1:23. Nathan Clark lost a 10-1 major decision, Mennen took a 12-5 loss, and Page was pinned at 1:52. The Panthers were up 41-
16 and the Hawks were ready for a run of quick pins to finish strong. Foss at 1:15, Gracyalny in 31 seconds, and Marchetti in 17 seconds all used the half nelson. Against Rockridge were Paul started it with a 6-2 win, Chase Clark lost a 17-2 technical fall at 5:15. Carlson was tough in a 4-2 decision. Alaniz lost a 9-8 heartbreaker. Prehn pinned with a half nelson at 2:26. Nathan Clark lost 6-1 in a match that was closer than the score. Freshman Garrett Moser took a 5-0 win, Foss won 9-6, and Gracyalny took a forfeit, and Marchetti went down 5-4 in a battle. Alexander was pinned at 1:35, and Milliman pinned at 106. With the forfeit coming up at 120, the meet came down to Thomas, but he was driven to his back at 3:05 and the Hawks lost a tough one. Against West Carroll, Chase Clark came from a six point deficit to win 10-8 in overtime. Carlson escaped late to take a 3-2 win. Alaniz took a forfeit at 145 Prehn was reversed to his back and pinned at 1:33. Nathan Clark pinned with a wing at 1:44 and Moser took Turn to B2
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Perkins signs at RVC From A1 way, but, but if I was lucky enough to play ball, and have playing ball help with the schooling is a win-win,” she said. RVC Coach Darin Monroe praised Perkins for her softball skills during the Nov. 12 signing. “Emily is one of the most athletic players in the Stateline area. Defensively, she has a great arm and range and will be a great
middle fielder for us for the next two years,” said Monroe. “Offensively, she has great speed that will cause havoc on the base paths, and her swing continues to develop. Inside the circle, she has great movement on her pitches and as her control continues to improve she will be a great addition to our pitching as well”. Perkins is the daughter of Elisa and Dexter Perkins,
Mt. Morris. Her father works with Mr. Moo (Duane Mooberry) at Mr. Moo’s Pitching Academy and is ecstatic with this opportunity for his “Lil Water Bug.” “I have seen her work so hard for so many years, and it’s awesome to see her have the opportunity to keep playing, and then on top of that, be able to play in such a solid program,” Dexter said.
Bowlers win tournament
Park District Champions Congratulations to the 2016 Boys Basketball Oregon Park District and Dixon YMCA Champions. Pictured left to right in the front row are members of the Oregon Grey team: Keaton Salsbury, Xander Garcia, Noah Near, and Jackson Messenger. Back row: Coach Dan Salsbury, Kade Girton, Greyden Sewell, Tucker O’Brien, and Coach Josh Messenger. Photo supplied
The Oregon girls bowling team won the LaSallePeru Cavalier Classic on Saturday, rolling away with 5,500 pins. Mendota was in second place with 5,003.
Three Hawks were in the top six, with Ali Scheidecker rolling a 1,168 series and a high game of 233 to claim third as an individual. Abi Scheidecker and
Victoria Barnhart had matching series of 1,118. Barnhart’s high game was a 226, while Abi Scheidecker’s high game was 213.
Wrestlers had solid performances on the road From A1 a forfeit at 170. Page ran a chicken wing at 1:39. Foss was pinned in a wing at 1:37. Gracyalny took a forfeit at 220 and Oregon forfeited 285. Milliman had two sets of backpoints in a 12-0 major decision. Thomas was pinned with a half nelson at 3:13. Oregon forfeited 120. The meet ended with Paul escaping with two seconds left to win
11-10. Starting against the Harvard at 152 pounds Prehn lost a chicken wing at 3:59. Nathan Clark made six first period points stand up for a 6-2 win. Mennen was pinned with a chicken wing at 3:59. Page caught a heel pick to win 4-2 in overtime. Foss scored a takedown to the back at 1:12. Marchetti used the power half at 1:25.
Alexander was pinned in a reverse half nelson in 42 seconds. Milliman scored a third period takedown to take a 5-3 decision. Oregon forfeited 113 and 120, and Paul lost 9-3. Chase Clark was on his back at the end of a 17-1 technical fall loss at 5:43. The Hawks forfeited 138. Alaniz came from behind to win 8-5 in the last match. Oregon traded pins in
the first two matches with Hampshire, Nathan Clark with a headlock at 3:02 and Mennen losing in a Saturday night in 13 seconds. Page and Foss at took forfeits at 182 and 195. Marchetti hit a high crotch to the back at 1:48. Alexander got taken down to his back in 19 seconds in the heavyweight match. Milliman took a 7-1 loss. Oregon forfeited 113 and
120 was a double forfeit and the Hawk lead was down to three. Paul pinned with a headlock at 3:39. Chase Clark went to the Saturday night for the fall at 3:19 to give Oregon a 15 point lead. A forfeit at 138 made it 36-27 and a 14-0 major decision loss by Alaniz at 145 got Hampshire within five. The meet ended with
Prehn pinned with a swimming half nelson at 1:37 and another tough loss for the Hawks. On the junior varsity mat for the week Garrett Moser won twice by pins. Connor Hopkins lost a 9-5 decision and won by a pin at 1:03. Winning by a pin and losing by a pin were Michael Heller, Nick Alexander, and Jacob Davis. Spencer Coots lost three times by a falls.
Sports Column Bothe’s OHS football tenure By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com
This is part II of memorable football games in John Bothe’s 19-year coaching career at Oregon. These contributions are from hometown sports hero and assistant coach Nate Rogers: #1. The 2000 Driscoll game to get to the state finals. A lot of emotion was involved in this game with John’s dad passing the year before at the game against the very same team. It just felt like Oregon had an angel on its shoulders that day. #2. The Wilmington game from 2008. Ryan McWethy stripped the Wilmington fullback with our backs in the endzone. McWethy had a huge punt return where he stiff-armed the VanDuyne kid along our sideline. He had another amazing play where he chased down a Wilmington RB who had broken one for a long gain and saved a TD.
McWethy also ran a keeper for a TD for about 50 yards. I went back and watched that game before our 2013 Wilmington game and it was one of the best HS football games you’ll ever see. #3. The 2013 Wilmington game. Oregon has lost a lot of heartbreakers at the end of the game. It was finally our turn. It was one of my favorite moments ever coaching a team. It was so much fun. That Oregon team was so good, but had such tough competition all year and narrowly missed some big wins earlier, a 14-7 loss to eventual state champs SV and another narrow lost to a quarterfinal Harvard team. It was great to defeat such a strong program in their house. #4. The 2002 Montini playoff game. Mike Guzman and Jason Appel were an amazing tandem and if that Oregon team played in later years with a multiplier in place for the private schools, they could have been legendary. Unfortunately, it was the first year of quadrants and we drew a 6-3 suburban
Catholic conference team to our 8-1. Heartbreaker lost on a TD pass with a minute to go, after Guzman was stopped on a fourth and goal from the 1. Ouch. It was memorable though, for what could have been. The Byron team we destroyed fell into a nicer draw and made it out to the quarterfinals. Montini ended up losing to Driscoll, which won state. #5. The 2008 semifinal playoff game with Illini West – I don’t really want to talk much about this game. I will say the hangover of this loss was felt during our wrestling season too. Rogers had these additional thoughts: “John has been a tremendous mentor and friend to all of us fellow coaches. I’m not sure what we are going to do without him. He’s been taken for granted by a lot of people in this community. Look at Forreston. They won a championship and passed the ball two times in the state final game. SV passed the ball exactly two times in their last championship against Tolono Unity. I’ve never seen a guy get more
out of the players available when you also consider we often play three to four 4A teams per year while being one of the smallest 3A schools in the state. Look at our playoff losses since Illini West – Newman twice and Aurora Christian three times. Two private schools… just saying. In those years Oregon would have gone neck and neck with any other public school team.” Don Carlson, who has been an assistant to Bothe for each of the 19 years, added a few more games not mentioned by Nate or Sam Ramirez the week before. In 2011, an unproven Hawk team upset RichmondBurton 7-0 in the first week of the season, as Tim Smith set a school record of five sacks for Oregon. R-B went on to finish as 4A state runner-up. “They had a stud running back (Jack Dechow), who also was a great wrestler,” Carlson said. “We shut out a pretty good team that night.” Two years ago, Oregon also pulled off another week one upset against a Johnsburg team that would eventually go on to also take second in 4A in 2016. With
some of those Johnsburg sophomores playing varsity, Oregon won 13-7 in 2014. Since that game, the Skyhawks have been on a tear. In one of the most bizarre games of Bothe’s tenure, Oregon lost 41-34 in overtime to Huntley in the 2001 playoffs. But, how they got to overtime was a near miracle. Ahead 27-26, all Huntley had to do was run a 2-3 plays and the game would be over. Even the Huntley coaches in the press box knew it was practically impossible for Oregon to get the ball back before time expired, as they started coming down to the sidelines. Instead of taking a knee, though, Huntley ran a play and Oregon undoubtedly let them score from midfield to make it 34-26. Needing a touchdown and 2-point conversion and with little time left, the Hawks pulled off the miracle and sent the game into overtime. “You could see their coaching staff scurrying back up to the press box,” Carlson said. “I think they were in a state of shock.” It was with sadness that
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Carlson mentioned the 1999 Driscoll playoff game at Addison and the all the emotion surrounding the passing away of coach Bothe’s father. “I’ll always remember that,” Carlson said. “There was something going on in the stands and an ambulance present. We didn’t know what it was until Brad Bauer informed me. I had to tell John it was his dad. That was tough.” It was also Bothe’s first of 26 playoff games (14-12 record) and the first one for Oregon since 1982.
Sunset Happenings Golfers had a great season By Bill Coffman Sunset Golf Club Sorry for the delay in releasing another Sunset Happenings issue. Writer’s block I guess. Where did the summer go and how can we possibly complain about our fall golf season? Thanks to all of you tireless individuals that have been able to keep our course shaped up for still some excellent golf. When the snow starts flying and the flags come out, we’ll be done. But for now there’s still time to get in a round or two. Just an FYI, our cart rentals have been stored for the season and the club house is closed. But walking is great exercise…so I’ve been told. For the fun of it Several groups enjoyed Sunset this summer for their
playdays. Playdays help us raise much needed funds to keep our course running. They also help us maintain incredibly fair membership fees for our loyal base of single, family, and junior members. If you’d like to consider Sunset for a playday in 2017, it’s not to early to get a date on the books. Send us an e-mail or give us a call and we’ll gladly get you started. Our staff and volunteers have Sunset Playdays arranged so well, you’ll be surprised at how easy and efficient we can accommodate your group. Plus our playday rates are very reasonable. One playday that continues to succeed is our annual Old Home Week Tournament. Keeping Ogle County’s second oldest running tournament (only the Chana Playday is older) is not an easy task and without great volunteers and help this could not continue.
Thanks again to Jeff Johnson and Joe Ghibellini and the Old Home Week Committee for a fun week. We look forward to 2017 and any new wrinkles you have for next year. Time to give thanks Special thanks to our outgoing Sunset board members, Joe Kerwin and Steve James. Your efforts these past few years have been greatly appreciated. And welcome Mark Tremble and Diana Hanson to our board. Our next scheduled meeting is not until 2017. It’ll be another great year. Our clubhouse crew and grounds crew did another awesome job this year. The efforts that they put forth year in and year out are truly amazing. We look forward to having you back next year. One of our prized clubhouse crew members won’t be coming back next year. Our favorite chef and
right-hand to our clubhouse manager Jeanette Bennett, Ewell Gardner lost his battle to cancer earlier this year. Ewell was a long time clubhouse staple at Sunset and his presence will be greatly missed. Thanks to his wife Mary and their sons, they’ve given Sunset a generous donation in Ewell’s name. The Sunset board plans to use the money on improvements to our outdoor grill, where Ewell spent many hours cooking up recipes for our Sunset members and guests. Thanks very much to the Ewell Gardner Family, and may God bless Ewell Gardner. See ya sometime and save me some apple pie. Members to remember Another former Sunset Member was Jimmy “Little Pete” Smith who passed away in October. Several of Jim’s friends and classmates have made donations in Jim’s honor and we’ve been asked by some
of his former classmates to make sure that their donations are put towards something that Jim would have liked. We’ll be mindful when it comes time to make that happen this next spring. If you have a loved one that is no longer here who you think you’d like to make a donation to Sunset, we’re always appreciative of any donations. However small or not-sosmall it all goes straight to Sunset. Several individuals or companies made a significant donation for our new tee box yard marker signs this summer. Special thanks for your generosity. One final note, the Sunset board had been asked by our grounds crew supervisor, Mitch Hamilton, to give serious consideration to begin the process of upgrading our irrigation system. Due to past cash constraints the irrigation system had been neglected
for some time and our grounds crew members were manually turning our sprinklers on and off. The first phase of our upgrade was completed late this summer when we replaced our old analog timers with newer digital timers. This allows our sprinkler system to be set for evening use without the need of human intervention. Next year we’ll continue our upgrade replacing old sprinkler heads and replacing worn our pipes as needed. Because of our somewhat improved cash flow, Sunset was able to accomplish Phase 1 without needing to borrow any funds. Impressive. Well that wraps things up for me this year. For all of you that have encouraged me to keep writing, thanks. And from all of us at Sunset - Merry Christmas and have a great 2017. See you at Sunset.
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Recycle electronics in Oregon Dec. 30 By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will hold its monthly electronic recycling event on Friday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Annex Building,909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Certain electronic items, such as computer hardware, computer monitors, televisions, and several other items, are banned from Illinois landfills.  So far in 2016, the OCSWMD has collected more than 1,800 televisions, 400 computer monitors, and has had more than 2,200 cars visit the monthly electronic recycling events.  The average weight of a cathode ray tube (CRT) television is about 57 pounds, meaning that the OCSWMD has collected roughly 105,000 pounds of CRT televisions from Ogle County residents in 2016. The event on Dec. 30 is for Ogle County residents only and is for household electronic items.  If you have businessgenerated electronics that
you wish to recycle, call the OCSWMD at the number listed below for other options. Items accepted at this event include all televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, keyboards, electronic mice, computer speakers, printers, copiers, FAX machines, VCR and DVD players, satellite receivers, computer cables, stereo equipment, phone systems, digital clocks, cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, holiday light strands, extension cords, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and printer cartridges. Â Microwave ovens are accepted at a charge of $5 per unit. Â Items not accepted include appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, dehumidifiers, lights, fans, coffee makers, bread makers, fryers, toaster ovens, alkaline batteries, yard and power tools, exercise equipment, electric razors and toothbrushes, electronics which have been scrapped and harvested for valuable parts, and boxes, Styrofoam, and other packaging from electronics. For more information about this program, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.
Meetings scheduled for transportation The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties) - Transportation Committee Meetings for 2017 will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, Sept. 22, and Nov. 17 at the Mendota Moose Lodge, 211 East 12th St. (Ill. 34), Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) – Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) Transportation Committee Meetings for 2017 will be will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26 at the Stephenson County Senior Resource Center, March 23 at the Freeport Public Library, May 25 at Jo Daviess County Transit, July 27 at the Freeport Public Library, Sept. 28 at Malcolm Eaton Enterprises, and Nov. 16 at the Freeport Public
Library. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed a partnership with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plans for Region 1 and 3. For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Kim Zimmerman at 815-4335830.Â
Oregon Police Report Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports no arrests for the week of Dec. 5 through Dec. 11. Thirty-eight parking tickets were issued from Dec. 5 through Dec. 11. General Calls for Service Through Dispatch for Dec. 5-Dec. 11: Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ...........................3 Citizen Complaints ........6 Animal Complaint .........1
Woodpecker Marsha Behrens used her zoom lens to get a picture of a pileated woodpecker in a tree outside her rural Oregon home on Saturday before the snow. This was only the third time she has seen this somewhat rare, large bird on her property in the 47 years she has lived there. Photo by Marsha Behrens
Dixon recycling center closes its doors As of the end of December, Secure Recycling Services (SRS), a division of Kreider Services will be closing its doors as a commercial and residential recycler. “The decision to close was not easy for our board of directors,� said Jeff Stauter, Executive Director of Kreider Services. “It’s not the best time to be in the recycling business — commodity prices have gone in the tank.� “Manufacturers are choosing to create new glass and plastic rather than use recycled material. Televisions have become a problem. We used to make
money recycling them, now TV processors charge us 27 cents per pound to take them. They are a huge problem, and state law still prohibits charging residential consumers to process a television,� Stauter said. In 2012, SRS moved from the former Loparex building on Warp Road into its current location on Palmyra Road where they recycled residential and commercial paper, plastics, wire, cardboard and electronics. In 2013, SRS was named the Business of the Year in 2013 by the Dixon Area
Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SRS was a job site for people with disabilities and veterans. The recycling center worked closely with the production program at Kreider Services on Anchor Road, teaching individuals with disabilities how to safely disassemble computers, mice, and other electronics.  “We provided a lot of opportunities for people, but the industry is more and more about machines doing the work people were doing,� said Stauter. SRS was host to many
residential collection events in both Lee and Ogle Counties, working with the Lee and Ogle County Solid Waste Offices, and had major commercial contracts with the State of Illinois and local businesses.  The final residential collection of SRS was held in late October.  Located in the former Marshall Beauty Supply building at 629 Palmyra Rd., Dixon, SRS will continue to accept commercial recycling through the end of the month. Businesses can call SRS at 815-288-1602 to schedule a time for drop-off.
State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Nov. 30 Keegan Akers, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 4. Besim Ajvazi, 21, Rochelle, home invasion, robbery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 18. Nicholas Leigh, 21, Rockford, disorderly conduct, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Thomas O’Neal, 23, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Jan. 9 Dec. 1 Jennifer Stark, 31, Rochelle, forgery, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Jennifer Stark, 31, Rochelle, aggravated assault, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Michael Geralds, 32, Rochelle, violation of an order of protection, 402 conference Dec. 14.
Ordinance Violations .....2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem .................4 Disturbance / Domestic ........................5 Assist EMS / Other Department ..........6 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window ....2 Lockout Vehicle/ Dec. 2 Building .........................3 Eduardo Vega, Jr., 37, 911 Hang-up / Rochelle, predatory criminal Open Line....................... 2 sexual assault, bond motion Traffic Stops
hearing Dec. 8. Michael Sowl, 31, Rockford, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault, pretrial conference Dec. 12. Timothy Dial, 31, Mt. Morris, delivery of a controlled substance, status hearing Jan. 20. Jay Taylor, 57, Indiana, reckless homicide, aggravated reckless driving, 402 conference Jan. 9. Phillip Hughes, 52, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Jan. 20. Ryan Proell, 34, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Michael Johnson, 35, homeless, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Carlos Duran, 27, Rochelle, two counts of obstructing justice, possession of fraudulent identification, preliminary hearing Dec. 14. Dec. 5 Mary Hart, 67, Chana, possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with
the intent to deliver, status hearing Jan. 12. Dec. 7 Cory Love, 40, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Nathan Fraley, 24, Forreston, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Gregory Pals, 52, Rockford, driving while license revoked, status hearing Jan. 11. Jill Battersby, 33, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, status hearing Jan. 11. Holly Merson, 36, Davis Junction, domestic battery, pretrial conference Jan. 9. Brandy Thomas, 31, Genoa, burglary, retail theft, conspiracy, status hearing Jan. 18. Dec. 8 Jorden Johnson, 24, Dixon, robbery, resisting a peace officer, status hearing Dec. 22. Jeffrey Hinson, 31, Davis Junction, aggravated battery, status hearing Dec. 16. Khalidzhon Bayrakdarov, 32, Rockford, criminal damage to property, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Gabriel Hernandez, 47,
Ashton, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 8. Daniel Winemiller, 19, Rochelle, attempted aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, Pretrial conference Jan. 11. Caleb Johnson, 32, Davis Junction, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, jury status call Jan. 23. James Salazar, 26, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury trial Jan. 19. Nicholas Hollis, 32, Forreston, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated domestic battery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 84 days in jail, which has been satisfied, and 18 months probation. Hanson also ordered him to submit to DNA testing, cooperate in Domestic Violence Intervention Program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, and pay total fines and costs of $1,531. A charge of domestic battery was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Dec. 9 Kory L. Flowers, 36, Mt. Morris, driving while license Turn to B4
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Illinois EPA Removes Used Tires in Illinois More than 215 Tons of tires have been collected in support of Mosquito Reduction Strategy. Illinois EPA Acting Director Alec Messina has announced the completion of used tire removal actions that included 10 northwestern Illinois counties in the Rockford region. The collections were part of Illinois’ plan to reduce the threat of mosquitoborne diseases by removing used tires from public and abandoned properties. To date, more than 1,166 tons of used tires have been removed in Illinois since the announcement of the Mosquito Reduction Strategy. “Even though cooler
temperatures have arrived, each used tire collection we complete this year reduces the threat of mosquito-borne diseases developing during warmer weather next year,� Messina said. “Our local government partners have played a vital role in making this program a success, and we look forward to working with many other partners in Illinois’ remaining counties.� The Mosquito Reduction Strategy was announced in July by the Illinois EPA and Department of Public Health. As part of the strategy, the Illinois EPA has been working with units of local government to arrange for removals across Illinois. Improperly disposed used
tires serve as habitats for disease-carrying insects, particularly mosquitoes. The two agencies divided the state into three priority zones for used tire removals. The zones are based on where Illinois would more likely see the zika virus. Zone 1 collections, in southern Illinois, are nearly complete and collections have been underway in Zones 2 and 3 (central and northern Illinois). The used tire removal actions in the following counties resulted in a total of 215.37 tons of used tires being properly disposed: • Ogle County in cooperation with the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 15.98 tons.
• Boone County in cooperation with the Boone County Health Department, 32.22 tons. • Carroll County in cooperation with the Carroll County Solid Waste Department, 3.84 tons. • DeKalb County in cooperation with the DeKalb County Solid Waste Department, 27.96 tons. • Jo Daviess County in cooperation with the Jo Daviess County Health Department, 11.61 tons. • LaSalle County in cooperation with the LaSalle County Environmental Services & Land Use Department, 30.76 tons. • Lee County in cooperation with the Lee County Highway Department, 16.35 tons.
• Stephenson County in cooperation with the Stephenson County Health Department and Highway Department, 23.55 tons. • Whiteside County in cooperation with the Whiteside County Health Department and Highway Department, 12.87 tons. • Winnebago County in cooperation with the Winnebago County Highway Department, 40.23 tons. The units of local government listed have assisted in the coordination of these collections, which have allowed the Illinois EPA to collect and properly dispose of the waste tires that have been removed from public properties, including roadsides, public
parks and abandoned sites. Through the Used Tire Program, used tires are properly disposed of at a registered, commercial used tire processing facility in Illinois. Some tires are retreaded and reused, and others are recycled into a variety of products and uses; but most are shredded into a highenergy fuel supplement known as tire-derived fuel and are burned in power plants, industrial boilers or cement kilns for energy recovery. The Illinois EPA’s Used Tire Program is funded by a $2.50 per tire fee that consumers pay when purchasing tires at retail.
Toys are being gathered for local children Donations will be accepted through Dec. 16 Earth Angels, headed by Linda “Granny� Straith, Forreston, is again gathering names and collecting toys and donations for Christmas gifts for needy families in Ogle County. The goal is to reach families that have “fallen through the system� and are unable to receive any kind of assistance. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 16. Sign up to be on the list to receive gifts begins Sunday, Nov. 13. All those wishing to sign up must be screened. Drop sites for donations
and letters are at Sterling Federal Bank, Mt. Morris; Mt. Morris Senior Center; Mt. Morris Moose Family Center, Mt. Morris; Angel Treasures, Mt. Morris; Forreston State Bank; Forreston Public Library; Bertolet Memorial Library, Leaf River; Citgo, Leaf River; Vintage Chicks & Feed Store, Leaf River; Rock River Center, Oregon; Kunes Auto Mall, Oregon; Creative Designs, Oregon; Dollar General, Oregon; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon; St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon; Blackhawk Area Credit Union, Polo; Polo Public Library; ReRuns Consignment Shop, Byron; Tease: A Salon for You, Stillman Valley; Stillman Bank, Stillman Valley; Byron Bank, Davis
How to Donate Donations of money can be mailed to Earth Angel, P.O. Box 188, Forreston, Ill. 610300188 or Earth Angel Fund, c/o Forreston State Bank, 200 Main St., P.O. Box 278, Forreston, Ill. 61030-0278. To donate new toys, check out the list of drop sites throughout the county at left. Junction; and Sawicki Motors, Rochelle. At the drop sites, pick an “angel� to buy gifts for. Purchase the gift, attach the angel’s tag, and return the gift to the drop site by Thursday, Dec. 18 or call Straith at 779-771-4591 for pick up. Gifts will be distributed from Dec. 19-25. Donations can also be made via Pay Pal at Fund Razr.com - Earth Angels Wanted - Fundraiser.
Volunteers can earn their Earth Angel wings by helping wrap, pick up, or deliver gifts when the time comes. Earth Angel headquarters will once again be at the Mt. Morris Senior Center. For more information or to volunteer call Straith or email earth.angels. oglecounty@hotmail. com or visit www. earthangelsoglecounty. spaces.live.com.
Santa Visit Wriglee Castillo, 2, shares her Christmas wishes with Santa Dec. 10 at Charlie’s On Washington in Oregon, and went home with a colorful stuffed animal. Photo by Zach Arbogast
Obituary Wilborn D. Reagan Wilborn (Will) D. Reagan, 83, DeKalb, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Oak Crest Retirement Center. He was born on April 23, 1933 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the son of John and Rheba (Hull) Reagan. He married Betty Jones on April 25, 1953. Will served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He went to school at York Institute in Jamestown, Tennessee, and received
his bachelor’s degree from Cedarville College in Ohio, while working at McCall’s Magazine. Will then went to work for numerous magazine subscription fulfillment companies over a 40-plus year career, including McCall Information Services Company (MISCO), Communications Data Services (CDS), USA Today, and also Kable News. The love of Will’s life was his wife Betty to whom he was married for more than 60 years.Â
He was always so proud of his family, which was usually a topic of most conversations.Â
He had a kind and encouraging word for anyone he met, and he touched so many lives because of this. Will’s passion was playing the game of golf, where he did get that illusive hole-inone at a favorite course in Arkansas. He would be quick to tell you he played golf in all 50 states and enjoyed his last state with his son Steve during a trip to Alaska. Will had an unwavering faith in God and loved the caregivers at Oak Crest Retirement Center, where he
and Betty have resided since 2011. Survivors include his wife, Betty Reagan; one son, Steve (Jodie) Reagan; one daughter, Lynette (Ed) Stevens; four grandchildren, Jenna (Bruce) Bibb, Katie Reagan, Julia Stevens, and Tyler Will (Ellie) Reagan, two great-grandchildren, William Reagan and Silas Bibb; one brother, Carson (Carol) Reagan; and one sister, Alene (John) Kramer. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Johnny and Buddy
Reagan. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 at the Butala Funeral Home, Sycamore, with Rev. Ray Krueger officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Oak Crest Good Samaritan Fund in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178. For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.butalafuneralhomes. com or call 815-895-2833.
Iowa, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. Geier’s bond was set at $10,000 pending a Dec. 12 court appearance. Julio Solares-Estrada, Addison, was arrested for
driving without a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop for speeding on Ill. 64. Solares-Estrada was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he will be held in lieu of bond.
directed, and pay total fines and costs of $517. Faustino Ramirez, 30, Rochelle, aggravated criminal sex abuse, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Michael Brandt, 27, Rochelle, stalking, cyberstalking, preliminary hearing Dec. 21. Carl Geier, 46, Iowa, driving while license revoked, jury status call Jan.
23. Omar Gomez, 21, DeKalb, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Leather Henkel, 28, Rochelle, failure to register as a sex offender, preliminary hearing Jan. 4. Brett Singley, 37, Polo, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, status hearing Jan. 13.
Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity. Dec. 8 Christopher Thompson, 32 Rockford, was arrested for driving without a valid
driver’s license following a traffic stop on Ill. 251 for speeding. He was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. Dec. 9 Jessica Lewis, 29, was
arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while using a cellular device. Lewis posted 10 percent of a $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 30. Trevon Neal, 20, Hazel
Crest, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a petition to revoke. Neal posted 10 percent of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 12. Carl Geier, 46, Sabala,
State’s Attorney From B3 revoked, plea hearing Jan. 6. Melissa Salsbury, 44, Rockford, residential burglary, status hearing Jan. 13. Jason Gibbons, 37, Polo, robbery, status hearing Jan. 6. Donavan Burnley, 21, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to burglary. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to
180 days and 48 months Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) probation and ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as directed. Hanson also ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $517. Donavan Burnley, 21, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to
burglary to motor vehicle, burglary, and identity theft. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 48 months TASC probation and ordered him to submit to random drug testing and cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments as directed, and pay total fines and costs of $2,543. Another charge of burglary
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Plan an earth-friendly Christmas celebration Editor’s note: Paul Cooney at the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department suggests the following earth-friendly holiday ideas. The Christmas season is a time of the year when the tradition of gift giving and receiving can have a positive impact on our spirits and the local economy. It is also a time when we generate a lot more waste than we normally do. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department encourages the following ideas for reducing waste and your impact on the environment, while still enjoying the spirit of Christmas: 1. Consider gifts that support reuse, like local non-profit thrift stores or antique shops. Check out fair trade stores where many of the products are made from natural or recycled materials, and the proceeds more directly benefit the people who produce the products. 2. Limit the number of gifts you buy and consider grab bags, white elephant, or other ideas where second hand gifts can be
exchanged. 3. Shop locally when possible, and remember to use reusable bags while shopping for groceries and holiday gifts. If you shop online, choose a vendor as close to your location as possible, thereby reducing fuel consumption and pollution from shipping the product. 4. Make your own gifts or baked goods, or give the gift of your time with a loved one, local nursing home, food pantry, or other charity. 5. Reuse wrapping paper, bags and boxes or use newspaper, or no wrap at all. Table cloths or bed sheets can be used for larger gifts for a waste free wrap. Try to do without the boxes that stores give out with the purchase of clothing. They are short-lived, require more wrapping paper and quickly end up in the recycling bin. Instead, tightly fold or roll clothing so less wrapping paper will be needed. 6. Consider electronic or postcard greeting cards, thereby reducing paper waste and postage costs.
7. If you decorate your house with lights, consider light emitting diode (LED) holiday light options. They consume about one-tenth of the energy of conventional lights and produce less heat. Energy or water saving products like LED or CFL light bulbs, water conserving shower heads or faucet aerators or insulation and weather stripping can also make great gifts that continue to benefit the recipient and environment for years to come. 8. When planning holiday meals, consider locally grown and organic foods, which have less of an impact on the environment. Avoid disposable dinnerware and utensils. Cloth napkins and dishcloths can further reduce paper towel and napkin waste. 9. Recycle as much of your holiday waste as possible. If you have curbside recycling and your bins are overflowing, use a tote or extra garbage can for recyclables and set it out with your other recycling containers. You can recycle wrapping paper, but do not include plastic bags, bows or ribbons.
10. For those without curbside recycling consider using the Ogle County drop-off recycling stations located in Byron, Forreston, Monroe Center, Oregon, and Rochelle. For Polo area residents, a recycling container provided by Moring Disposal is located at Franklin and Locust Streets. A container provided by Advanced Disposal Service is located at the Orchard Hills Landfill in Davis Junction. Keep in mind that the recycling containers fill up quickly this time of year so flattening all boxes and plastic containers is required. No Styrofoam or plastic bags, bows, or ribbons.
Tree Recycling 11. If you purchase a live-cut Christmas tree, get one locally grown. There are several tree farms in the area, and buying from them supports the local economy and reduces your environmental impact compared with trees trucked in from other states. After the holiday recycle your live Christmas tree at the following locations until Jan. 16. Please remove all
decorations, lights and tinsel, no plastic bags: • Byron: Byron boat launch on Blackhawk Drive (Ill. 2)-new location • Forreston: 407 N. Locust St. • Leaf River: 208 W. Railroad St. • Monroe Center: Lichty’s Landscaping, 309 Pacific St. • Oregon: Park District Maintenance Department, Hill St. • Polo: City lot, southwest corner of Colden and Green Streets-new location •Rochelle: Atwood Park, 10th Avenue and 20th Street Curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling will be done by FFA groups on Saturday, Jan. 7 in Mt. Morris, Oregon, Byron, Polo, Adeline, German Valley and Forreston. Trees will be collected at the curb in Rochelle by the Rochelle Street Department from Jan. 2-16.
Holiday lights 12. Recycle broken holiday lights and extension cords until Jan. 31 at fire stations in Byron, Mt. Morris, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley, at the Ogle County Courthouse and the
Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, and at the village and city halls of Polo, Forreston and Davis Junction. 13. If you have old TVs, computers or other electronics to get rid of, please note that most consumer electronics have been banned from landfills in Illinois, so you can’t throw them out with your regular trash. Some electronics can be recycled at electronic retail locations such as Best Buy or Staples stores. The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will offer an electronics recycling collection for Ogle County residents on Friday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at their location, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Contact them for more details, fees and restrictions. The City of Rochelle offers a curbside electronics recycling program to residents for a fee. Contact the Rochelle City Hall or the RMU Customer Service (815-562-4155) for details. For more information call Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecounty.org.
Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.
fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.
The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the
Chad A. Powers, 22, Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 5, 2016) $120.
Corey A. Simpson, 47, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph above limit, unsafe equipment/first & second, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 7, 2016) $297. Jacob R. Meyers, 18, Chana, failure to reduce speed, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov.
4, 2016) $306. Kyle L. Lewis, 26, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 6, 2016 (Nov. 11, 2016) $160. Jordan K. Johnson, 25, Oregon, notice of address chance/1-2, Dec. 6, 2016 (Nov. 10, 2016) $120.
Gary M. Donnelly, 35, Monroe Center, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 5, 2016 (Nov. 17, 2016) $60. Allison N. McKeown, 24, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 22, 2016) $175.
Brett A. Rogers, 30, Oregon, seat belt required (driver), Dec. 7, 2016 (Nov. 22, 2016) $60. Catherine A. Koziol, 53, Davis Junction, driving 2125 mph above limit, Dec. 8, 2016 (Dec. 1, 2016) $180.
North Fourth St., OregonNashua Township, $178,000. Joshua James and Roselani Aluli-James, warranty deed to David C. Hahn and Ashley M. Hahn, 510 S. Fourth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $112,500. JNASA Holding LLC, quit claim to Jerald A. Aarvig and Nadine Aarvig, 11626 N. Tower Rd., Byron Township.
Alan Taylor and Kristin Taylor, warranty deed to Blackhawk Bank, 1514 Warrenton Drive, Byron Township (Lot 4), $8,500. Cavre Real Estate Holding Series 2 LLC, warranty deed to David Vaultonburg and Jessica Vaultonburg, 307 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $49,500. Delene J. Young, quit claim to Phillip Young and Delene J. Young, 3513 N. River Rd., Rockvale Township. Robert J. Pilling Jr, warranty deed to Mark M. Milburn, 412 S. Congress St., Buffalo Township, $13,000.
Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property.
Dec. 5 David E. Long, warranty deed to Chad A. Davis and Laura C. Davis, 322 Rosalind Rd., Flagg Township, $114,000. Nicholas L. Clark, warranty deed to Linda S. Hill, 904 Jefferson St., Oregon-Nashua, $71,250.
Dec. 2 Jennifer R. Koch Kirchner, quit claim to Matthew J. Kirchner and Jennifer R. Koch Kirchner, 275 Cultra Drive, Rockvale Township. Keith A. Zickhur and Susan L. Zickhur, warranty deed to John B. Northrop Jr, 991 N. Arrowhead Lane, Oregon-Nashua Township, $165,000. Gregory A. Beitel and Sandra G. Beitel, warranty deed to Heather Silhavy and Stacie L. Black, 204 S. Third St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $91,000.
Dec. 6 Terrence A. Kathalynas and Amy E. Kathalynas, warranty deed to Robert De La Rosa, 318 Sixth Ave., Flagg Township, $82,500. Basic Body Needs Inc, warranty deed to Rochelle
Office LLC, 1141 Lincoln Hwy., Flagg Township, $140,000. Hickory Ridge III LLC, warranty deed to Keith F. Krupicka, 10167 E. Shagbark Lane, Flagg Township, $257,000. Pamela S. Winebaugh, warranty deed to Mary M. Goken, 1250 Springdale Drive, Flagg Township, $137,500. Dec. 7 Mark W. Buttel and Tracie Buttel, warranty deed to Kristina L. Buttel, 12036 N. Leaf River Rd., Leaf River,
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PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conduction and transacting the business known as: Grampa's Sweet Treats 5737 N. River Rd. Byron, IL 61010 Dated: November 30, 2016 Laura J. Cook, Ogle County Clerk December 8, 15, 22, 2016
Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois to Sell Not to Exceed $2,500,000 General Obligation Park Bonds Public Notice is Hereby Given that the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 22nd day of December, 2016, at 4:00 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Board Room at the Nash Recreation Center, 304 South Fifth Street, Oregon, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of not to exceed $2,500,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto. By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Oregon Park District, Ogle County, Illinois.
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AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX FOR FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2016 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2017 WHEREAS, 75 ILCS 5/3-4 authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy an additional tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alteration of library buildings, and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston have determined that the levy of the aforesaid additional tax is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Village to maintain the public library. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of Village of Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, there shall be levied an additional tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said Village, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs, and alterations of library buildings and equipment as permitted by law, and subject to the right of the electors in said Village to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax as provided by 75 ILCS 5/3/4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of this ordinance, it shall be published in the Forreston Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Forreston. DATED at Forreston, Illinois on the 5th day of December, 2016. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of this ordinance be submitted to the electors of the Village is 78. The petition must be filed on or before January 14, 2017. 3. A referendum would be held or Ordinance # 2016-09 would be rescinded.
Dec. 15, 2016
Courtney Warren Village Clerk of Forreston
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORRESTON, ILLINOIS On January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston in the Forreston Village Hall, 102 S. Walnut Avenue, Forreston, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to an ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment to annexation agreement in regard to the annexation to the Village of Forreston of a tract of property owned by David Vietmeier and Shirley Vietmeier, which comprises approximately 18.39 acres and is generally bounded by Baileyville Road on the East and Illinois State Highway No. 26 (F. A. Route 38) on the West and located generally North of the Village of Forreston and North of the intersection of Baileyville Road and Illinois State Highway No. 26 (F. A. Route 38). Osage Equities, LLC is the contract purchaser of the subject property. An annexation agreement with respect to the subject property was entered into on October 31, 2016, by and between the owner, the contract purchase and the Village of Forreston. The purpose of the amendment to annexation agreement is to cure drafting errors in the initial annexation agreement. The subject property is legally described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 25 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes and 13 seconds West, along the West line of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 28, a distance of 318.74 feet to a point on the Northerly Right of Way of Illinois State Highway No. 26 (Federal Aid Route 38), as shown on the Plat recorded in Book 17 of Right of Way Maps, Pages 91 and 92, in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence South 54 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 395.84 feet; thence South 46 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 207.80 feet; thence South 37 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 517.92 feet; thence South 28 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 400.93 feet; thence South 23 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds East, along said Right of Way Line, a distance of 212.39 feet to a point on the Right of Way Line of Baileyville Road; thence North 43 degrees 21 minutes 18 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance 98.15 feet; thence North 18 degrees 21 minutes 37 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 85.09 feet; thence North 05 degrees 36 minutes 37 seconds East, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 169.11 feet; thence North 11 degrees 23 minutes 23 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 169.71 feet; thence North 03 degrees 24 minutes 01 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 196.07 feet; thence North 23 degrees 48 minutes 09 seconds West, along said Baileyville Road Right of Way Line, a distance of 1053.08 feet to a point on the South line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 21 in said Township and Range; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds West, along said South line, a distance of 7.69 feet to a point on the Westerly Right of Way Line of Baileyville Road as shown on the Plat recorded as Document No. 555531, in Book 17 of Right of Way Maps, Page 70 and also in Page 151 of the same Right of Way Book, all in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder; thence West to the point of beginning; situated in the Township of Forreston, the County of Ogle and the State of Illinois, It is the intent of the owner and the contract purchaser to annex the subject property and zone the southern portion as B-2 Business Zoning District to permit development of a Dollar General or comparable retail business and the remainder as R1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. An accurate map of the subject property and the form of the proposed annexation agreement are on file with the Village Clerk. You are further notified that the proposed amendment to annexation agreement may be changed, altered, modified, amended or redrafted in its entirety after the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Forreston, Illinois, Ogle County, Illinois.
Dec. 15, 2016
Courtney Warren Village Clerk
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