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Information on a proposed jail will be in the mail By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Ogle County residents will soon be getting more information about the proposed jail. Board member Don Griffin, Oregon, who heads up the Long Range Planning Committee, told the board Tuesday evening that he and others are putting together a flyer that will be mailed to all county residents.

The flyer will contain information about the new jail and the schedule for six public meetings on the topic. “We want to inform the public the best we can,” Griffin said. The board approved spending up to $10,000 for printing and mailing the flyers. Griffin said the meetings will be held in late February and early March in various communities around the county. “The meeting will be

similar to the ones we held before the judicial center was built,” he said. Board member Rich Gronewold, Forreston, raised several questions about the new jail. He especially asked about one of the preliminary drawings that shows a third story. “What’s on the third floor?” he asked. Griffin said the design is only a concept at this point and it has not yet been determined

if there will actually be a third floor. The committee is trying to plan for not only the current needs of the county but also anticipate future needs, he said. The third floor could be used for information and technology equipment, administrative offices, or records storage, Griffin said. “I appreciate that you’re trying to plan ahead but I’m concerned about the costs,” Gronewold said, pointing out

that a bigger jail means more staff and related expenses. Currently, he said, the county is trying to cut staff and reduce expenditures. Sheriff Brian VanVickle said that with the modern design of the proposed jail, even if it was running at its full capacity of 180 to 200 inmates, only one more correction officer would be needed than is required now in the current facility. The preliminary design concept approved by the

county board in November calls for the jail to be built in the 100 block of South Sixth Street in Oregon. The board has filed a formal request with the City of Oregon asking them to close that block to traffic to allow the jail to be connected to the judicial center by a large sally port. The city council has not yet considered the request, awaiting the outcome of a traffic study and an engineering study.

Questions about the jail asked at Chamber lunch By Zach Arbogast Zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

Jordan DeWilde offers advice to third grader Gabbi Schelling, 9, on her personal “I and the Village” piece. The class relies on DeWilde to be a helpful, engaging teacher who always helps them bring out their best. Photo by Zach Arbogast

Passion and creativity run DeWilde at OES By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com An Oregon art teacher who strives to help his students discover their creative passions by introducing them to different cultures, art styles, social perspectives, has been recognized and awarded for his efforts. Jordan DeWilde, age 29, grew up in Taylorville in central Illinois. The son of two passionate educators, DeWilde was exposed to the draw of teaching at an early age. Couple that with always having art supplies and creative projects due to having an art teacher for a mother, and it’s easy to see where DeWilde began his journey. It also helped that DeWilde’s parents openly supported the arts, taking trips to museums and exhibits. “I’m not certain I believe in an innate artistic ability - at the very least, not that I had one,” said DeWilde. “I practiced it constantly, and as I practiced, I got better; as I got better, my interested increased. It’s a lot like sports - or anything,

“I wanted to continue employing all the different things I learned; painting, ceramics, printmaking - all of it.” — Jordan DeWilde really - in that regard.” According to DeWilde, while it was nice to have such engaging teachers as parents, he wasn’t certain he wanted to be a teacher himself - not that his parents discouraged it, they just wanted him to realistically find his own path. DeWilde attended Western Illinois University,

Macomb, in 2005, pursuing an interest in broadcasting. However, the art bug would bite him again, and in 2009 he ended up with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting with a double major in art. Some people grow to love painting. Others may Turn to A4

Third graders Kloie Pretzsch, 9, shows pride for her friend August Schwartz, 8. DeWilde fosters a supportive atmosphere, where the kids are supportive of one another’s work. Photo by Zach Arbogast

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It wasn’t the main topic, but Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker fielded questions about the proposed jail Tuesday at the Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Lunch ’n’ Learn. About 20 people attended the event at the Nash Recreation Center, where Gouker talked about what it’s like to serve on the county board, and how many different committees operate within the community. The jail, however, dominated the question-andanswer period. The proposed new jail will house 180 to 200 inmates and cost $25 million to $28 million. It will be built in the 100 block of South Sixth Street, across the street from and connected to the judicial

center by a large sally port across Sixth, which will be closed. Prisoners will be walked from the jail to their court appearances, which officials say will save money and be more secure, and the sally port will be large enough to accommodate at least six vehicles to transport prisoners from state prisons to court or bring in federal prisoners who would be lodged in the jail. Among other things, opponents don’t like having such a facility so close to a residential area and fear it will be a blight on the downtown and on future riverfront development. Among Tuesday’s questions: • Will taxpayers be asked to foot the bill? “The jail will not be paid for with property taxes,” Gouker said. “We created the longrange capitol improvements

fund for projects like this.” That fund, made up of landfill revenue, paid for the $15 million judicial center, the $7.5 million courthouse remodeling project completed in 2010, and the $4.5 million public safety complex. It earns about $3 million a year. • Have officials been talking with Lee County, which also needs a new jail? Ogle County definitely be looking to rent space to Lee County, if needed. • How soon will the old jail come down? If he has his way, “very quickly,” Gouker said. There is talk of doing other things with the building, but the heating, water, and electricity are worn out and it would cost more money to renovate it than it’s worth. The current jail also is considered an eyesore, so more care and attention will be given to the aesthetics of the building, he said.

Nuclear and printing plants appeal to BOR By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Two perennial tax appeals will be among those heard next week by the Ogle County Board of Review (BOR). Assessment appeals of Exelon’s Byron Generating Station and the shuttered Quad Graphics printing plant, Mt. Morris, are on the BOR’s docket for Jan. 26 and Jan. 24 respectively. The owners of both facilities have filed appeals for multiple years, and have appealed the BOR’s rulings to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). The appeals are for 2016 assessments, which affect taxes payable in 2017. Exelon Generation officials believe the assessment of $546 million, set by Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments Jim Harrison last fall, is too high. Their appeal sets the value at $295 million.

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Property taxes paid in 2016 for Quad Graphics plant Oregon Schools.............................................. $50,075 Village of Mt. Morris..................................... $15,321 Mt. Morris Fire................................................ $7,337 Ogle County.................................................... $7,209 Highland College............................................. $5,110 Mt. Morris Township Roads............................ $3,328 Mt. Morris Township....................................... $2,637 Mt. Morris Library.......................................... $1,994 TOTAL........................................................... $93,011 The Byron School District has filed as an intervenor in the appeal. In previous years, school officials have also appealed the assessment, claiming it was too low. Harrison said he set the plant’s value $64 million higher than last year’s assessment of $482.4 million because Exelon officials were successful in late 2015 in getting the licenses renewed for the two reactors for an additional 20 years. “I didn’t have any new appraisals this year so I took elements from both appraisals last year and split it down the middle,” he said. Last year, Exelon set the value at $238. 3 million,

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while the school district set it at $609 million. The school district’s appraisal included the license renewals, Harrison said. The plant’s original 40year operating license was set to expire in 2024 for Unit 1 and 2026 for Unit 2. The license renewal allows the plant to operate until 2044 for Unit 1 and 2046 for Unit 2. Both Exelon and the school district filed appeals in 2012, 2103, 2014, and 2015 and then appealed the BOR’s rulings to PTAB. Harrison said PTAB held a six-week long hearing on the Turn to B4

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JRB approves TIF ordinances Public hearing will be held on Feb. 14 at the Coliseum By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

End of Christmas HA International Plant Manager Chris Madden rolls up evergreen roping as coworker Sly McGlown carries a bow from an awning on the Washington Corner building Oregon on Jan. 12. HA International workers volunteered their time to put up the roping, purchased by store owners, as part of the Oregon Chamber Commerce’s “Decorate Downtown” effort. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Depot sessions resume Jan. 21 The Oregon Depot 2017 sessions of “Those Were the Days” will begin on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. The program began in August of 2016 when Roger Cain and Otto Dick asked Chris Martin to work up a talk session where persons might share their memories, life stories, and experiences with interested persons in the community. Four programs were held in 2016, beginning with Jim Patrick and John Roe.

In the following months speakers were Anne Jones, Aggie Bettner, Jim Walden, Meg Bushnell, Jerry Stienmetz, Robert Wachlin, and Bud Wiener, who shared his experiences of growing up in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to the speakers, many attendees added comments and questions during the session that have added to the lively discussions. The public is invited to come and be part of the

experiences. Local historian Otto Dick opens the Oregon Depot every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for the convenience of the community and for the train buffs who stop in to tell their railroad stories. “It is interesting to share these Saturday experiences and how, no matter who may stop by, that somehow we can make a local connection. Just people meeting people — rich experiences,” Dick said.

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The Joint Board of Review (JBR) passed three ordinances last week pertaining to Oregon’s proposed TIF district. At its first meeting Jan. 11, it approved the Redevelopment Plan and Projects, designated the Redevelopment Project Area, and adopted Tax Increment Allocation Financing. Included in a draft of the plan, was information about the city which said Oregon’s population and revenue sources are in decline. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimated 67.8 percent of Oregon workers commuted outside of Oregon for work. The Illinois Department of Employment Security also reported the unemployment

rate in Ogle County as 5.3 percent, as of September 2016. The U.S. average was 4.8 percent. The overall population of Oregon has also decreased by 8.35 percent since 2000, and daily attendance at Oregon schools has decreased by 35.5 percent since then as well. In terms of retail sales, Oregon is down $4.1 million between 2006 and 2015. When adjusted for inflation, it is a loss of $10.9 million, or 19.3 percent over the last ten years. The Redevelopment Plan and TIF district are designed to fight those declines by attracting business investment within the northern downtown area along Washington Street, the northeastern Settlers Ridge subdivision, the riverfront, and the southern neighborhoods along Pines Road. How is the plan going to accomplish that? First, the TIF freezes the equalized assessed value (EAV) of the affected area for up to 23 years. Taxing bodies then draw taxes from that frozen EAV, not from any increase in the

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

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Memorial honors the ultimate sacrifice by veterans 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

he next time you notice the new VFW Memorial on the north lawn of the courthouse, it’s not just another memorial for men who served during World War I, World War II, Viet Nam, Korea or Iraq– Afghanistan Wars. The names engraved in this memorial gave their ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The names listed represent those who left behind their families and friends. Their dreams and possibly having a family of their own ceased. Now let’s try to visualize 167 men who gave their lives, not just 167 names on this monument. On Tuesday, July 4th, 1950 a very large crowd from all over Ogle County came to Oregon, when the new memorial was dedicated at 10:30 a.m. Preceding the dedication a parade about three blocks long formed at the Coliseum and marched through the

business section. The parade was headed by the parade master Leslie Remour. Others in the parade were the Oregon band, paradettes, the Rockford Post No. 342 Veterans of Foreign Wars, drum and bugle corps, long lines of veterans and auxiliary, and two floats by the Oregon Auxiliary. After the parade the Rockford Post No. 342 drum and bugle corps gave a demonstration on the street

before the program began. The Oregon High School Band under the direction of Beth Amsrud played the “Star Spangled Banner.” Following the “Star Spangled Banner,” the names of those who gave the supreme sacrifice was read by Commander Eugene L. Myers. Beth was my band instructor in 1953. Seeing her brick home on South Main Street in Rockford brings back memories of

The Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial is located on the north lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse. The sculpture depicts a soldier kneeling at the cross of a fallen soldier. Photos by Otto Dick

our band marching on the old football field west of the old brick school building built in 1937. The work on the memorial was done mostly by the veterans in their spare time. Later a new plaque was unveiled to those 30 men who lost their lives in World War I from Ogle County. At this time the names of three World War II men who had lost their lives from Grand Detour were added

on a bronze plaque. What a wonderful memorial. We have a wonderful art heritage going back to Taft and the Artist Colony (by the way, I love the Corn Ball). Many people contributed money and their time on community projects. Lee Ossmann, Richard Day and John Tuttle from our service organizations worked many hours raising money to remodel this

veterans’ memorial built in 1950. Jeff Adams of in InBronze designed this wonderful memorial dedicated in 2015. I realize in our modern age each of us have many commitments. Please consider attending our Memorial Day Ceremony in the spring. Our young men and women have served and died in nine wars.

Oregon Library News Story Time (3-6 years old) A new session of Story Time has begun! Stories, crafts, and fun activities start at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the Children’s Area . 12-24 Months Story Time Club A lapsit story time program for children 12-24 months and their caregivers is offered on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and parents. Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss Orhan’s Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian.

The In-BeTween Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Just One Day and Just One Year by Gayle Forman. The Rock River Center Book Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Afternoon Movie at the Library Couldn’t make the Saturday matinee? Then come to the library on Wednesday, Jan. 25 for KuBuand the Two Strings. School is out early, so it will be a 1:15 p.m. seating and movie begins at 1:30. Bring something soft to sit on as the movie is shown in the newly renovated Art Gallery.

Passport Acceptance Did you know that you can apply for your U.S. passport at the Oregon Public Library? Two librarians have been certified by the State Department to accept applications for passports. The forms can be obtained at the library or by going online to travel.state.gov. Once you have all the paperwork in order, you may call the library to make an appointment for the acceptance of the forms. Please see travel.state.gov if you have any questions or call the library at 815732-2724 and ask to talk to Kathe or Sue. New DVD Arrivals Jason Bourne (Rated PG13) The Secret Life of Pets

(Rated PG) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (Rated PG) Everest (Rated PG-13) Endeavour – Series 2 (Rated R) Billions – Season One (Rated R) Better Call Saul (Rated R) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries –Series 1 (Rated R) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries –Series 2 (Rated R) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries –Series 3 (Rated R) The Big Bang Theory – The Complete Ninth Season Preschool Story Time and 12-24 Months Club have (Rated PG-13) started a new sessions on Thursdays at the Oregon Miss Peregrine’s Home Public Library. Photo supplied for Peculiar Children (Rated at 300 Jefferson Street in and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 PG-13) Pete’s Dragon (Rated PG) Oregon. Library hours are p.m. Monday through Thursday, For more information Sully (Rated PG-13) The library is located 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday call, 815-732-2724.

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Jordan DeWilde was presented an award for Excellence as an Early Careers Educator by the Illinois State Board of Education. Also pictured is Kim Thomas, 2016 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Photo supplied

Students enjoy DeWilde’s class From A1 decide sculpting is their forte. DeWilde, however, studied and loved a variety of artistic styles and techniques. “I knew I wanted to continue employing all the different things I learned; painting, ceramics, printmaking - all of it. And really, what job could I get where I could do all of it?” he said. With that, DeWilde moved on to Illinois State University, Normal. in pursuit of a teaching certificate. He completed his certificate and graduate classes in 2012 - the same year he began teaching at Oregon Elementary School. DeWilde earned his master’s degree in 2016. Still, forging your own passion is one thing; how do you then project that passion so that others can learn effectively? In that case, it helps when you are allowed to take the ball and run with it; DeWilde was encouraged to create his own curriculum from the start. “I can teach things I’m really passionate about and have an interest in - and the kids know if you care about what you’re teaching or not,” said DeWilde. “It’s

Jordan DeWilde displays a piece of his students’ collaborative mural. After listening to “Painting For Peace in Ferguson” by Carol Swartout Klein, each student in grades 3-6 created an individual square with symbols of peace, love, and happiness. Students identified symbols used by artists and volunteers to transform boarded up windows in the Ferguson, Missouri, community. All of the students’ squares were assembled to create a large collaborative mural, which was displayed in the art hallway last fall. Photo supplied

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Oregon Elementary School art teacher Jordan DeWilde uses social media to share art created by him, surrounding communities, and especially his students. Find him on Facebook, follow @mrdewildeart on Instagram, or visit the elementary school, 1150 Jefferson St., to see the works in person. Student-made art always adorns the school’s walls. so cool to share that passion to have a positive and see the students echo representation of all my excitement.” people, because everyone Eight-year-old Libby throughout history has Patterson is one of his little made art,” said DeWilde. “I echoes. “I love to draw in the want the students to see that car, at home, everywhere,” all cultures, not just their the third-grader said. “Mr. own, have made great art DeWilde is very talented that art is for everyone.” with art, and it helps me DeWilde believes that because I tend to make teachers must prepare mistakes and he helps me students to live productive figure out where to correct lives in a global community. them.” Currently, the class is Fellow third-grader studying poetry, music, and August Schwartz, also 8, artwork from the Harlem says DeWilde is “nice, Renaissance. funny, and gets us thinking DeWilde also puts an about lots of different kinds emphasis on modern of art. The projects he has social media to spread us do are creative, and I like art awareness, and often them.” to chronicle the students’ The curriculum tends to journey through a project. mimic DeWilde’s college He shares pictures not studies: a variety of different just of the finished product, inspirations and projects. but all of the exploration It’s not just the artistic along the way. techniques that vary in Social media has also his classroom, either; the allowed DeWilde and students study and recreate his students to reach out art from nations all across to contemporary artists. the globe. Gone are the days of the “I think it’s important old maxim: “Artists only

become known when they’re dead.” As a testament to this, DeWilde had his students perform art pieces in the vein of South African artist Garth Erasmus, after studying about him. Afterward, DeWilde reached out to Erasmus who responded, thankful and proud of the students’ work. DeWilde was honored by the Illinois State Board of Education’s “Those Who Excel” program last Oct. 22. In the Early Career Educator category, he achieved the top award of “Excellence.” “Art teachers aren’t always acknowledged or respected; it was an honor to be nominated by my administrator,” he said. Sometimes, DeWilde puts it, art teachers are written off as “just making pretty pictures.” Fortunately for DeWilde and his students, that’s not the case at Oregon Elementary - where art can be taught freely and passionately, and can help children find what stimulates their creative process, where it can include artists of any gender from America, India, China, or South Africa, and where color and freedom are law.

The ever-popular painted quilt squares are coming to The Shed. This month’s Girls’ Night Out at The Shed will be Friday, Jan. 27, and participants can arrive anytime from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The Shed will provide all the supplies needed to make a beautiful wooden quilt square. A simple technique, an artist on site to help and

all the supplies will ensure participants leave with a gorgeous painted quilt square. The Shed’s resident artist has created a unique Cubs quilt square, which could be adapted for another favorite team. The $30 cost includes all the supplies, snacks, and a glass of wine. Space is limited so sign up early at 815-732-2499. All proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice and Home. The Shed is at 113 N. Third St., Oregon.

The ever-popular painted quilt squares are coming to The Shed during Girls’ Night Out on Friday, Jan. 27. Photo supplied

Bridal fair is Feb. 5 at Sauk Valley Vendors will be on hand to help wedding plans Sauk Valley Media and Seno’s Formal Wear announce the annual Sauk Valley Bridal Fair on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College, located on Route 2 between Sterling and Dixon. Bridal Fair 2017 is considered the area’s largest Bridal Fair and is an event designed for brides to help

plan their perfect wedding in one stop. The bridal fair will feature exhibits from cakes to tuxedos and everything in between. All brides that register could win fabulous prizes including $75, $150 and $300 certificates to use at the vendor of their choice, plus over 30 other door prizes from participating vendors. Tickets are available at the door for $5 per person. For more information about the event, please call the SVM Marketing Department at 815625-3600 ext. 5602 or email marketing@saukvalley.com.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. Jan. 6 Eric J. Strey and Allison R.

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are Rebecca A. Edwards and Adrienne M. Pearson. Iowa State University Two area students earned degrees Dec. 17 at fall commencement ceremonies at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Noelina Rissman, Leaf River, was awarded bachelor of arts degrees in World Languages and Cultures, International Studies, and bachelor of science degrees in , Journalism and Mass Communication. An Honors Program Member, Rissman graduated magna cum laude. Brice Hintzsche, Lindenwood, earned a bachelor of science degree in Agricultural Studies. Rockford University Several area students earned academic honors at Rockford University, Rockford. Those named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester by earning

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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, Jan. 19—10 a.m. Bible Class Sunday, Jan. 22—9 a.m. Worship with Communion; 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Monday, Jan. 23—Newsletter Deadline Thursday, Jan. 26—10 a.m. Bible Class 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 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

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Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m. EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Lance Mennen 815-734-4942 Thursday, Dec. Jan. 19—1 p.m. Ladies Bible Study Friday, Jan. 20—11:30 a.m. Food Pantry Volunteers Saturday, Jan. 21—7 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Sunday, Jan. 22—9:30 a.m. InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday, Jan. 25—6 a.m. Dixon Men’s Prayer Group; 6 p.m. Puppet Team Log onto our website at http://www.efcmm.org to check out our latest opportunities and updates FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Jeremy Heller, Pastor 815-946-3588 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available We are an independent nondenominational Christian church. Visitors are always welcome. FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203 “ A Church with a Heart — In the Heart of Forreston” 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 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 Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, Jan. 19—1 p.m. UMW Mission team Meeting Sunday, Jan. 22—9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 23—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 10 a.m. Communion at Heritage Woods; 3 p.m. Good News Club Tuesday, Jan. 24—Herald News Due FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2649 W. Florence Rd., Freeport Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, Jan. 22—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church Tuesday, Jan. 24—Newsletter Deadline LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, Jan. 19—4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Jan. 20—9 a.m. Women’s Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry Saturday, Jan. 21—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church Sunday, Jan. 22—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Jan. 23—2-4:30 p.m. Food Pantry Open Tuesday, Jan. 24—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, Jan. 25—5:308 p.m. Little Kid Nation; 7:15 p.m. Chimes 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, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Michael Hoffman continues his Series on Renewal. This week’s message is “Renewal of Your Assets.” Greeting you will be Debbie Harper. During morning worship an exceptionally fine Children’s Church is offered for children 3 years old through Grade 5. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes classes for adults, young adults, teens, children and infants. Special attention is given in each class to issues and topics related to the particular needs and interests of each group. The Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville Road. The local Weight Watchers group meets Wednesday at the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, followed by their meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. January’s Bible Book of the Month is Joshua. 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 Thursday, Jan. 19—6-8 p.m. Cub Scouts Saturday, Jan. 21—5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Worship Sunday, Jan. 22—9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship

& Sunday School Saturday, Jan. 14—5:30 p.m. Worship with Agape Band Sunday, Jan. 22—9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School; 11:30 a.m. Youth Bowling Party Monday, Jan. 23—10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Jan. 24—10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 7 p.m. StaffParish Meeting with Rev. Chris Walters Wednesday, Jan. 25—6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 a.m. Holy Communion in Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. Mt. Top Mission Team Meeting with Parents Saturday, Jan. 28—5:30 p.m. Agape Praise Worship Sunday, Jan. 29—9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship & Sunday School PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9:30 a.m. Family Worship Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris Email: pastor@revivemtm. com Southern Baptist Saturday Night Service 5:30 p.m. RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Pastor Barbara Seward 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m. Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, Jan. 22—9:15 a.m. Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m. Congregational Bible Study, Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with Communion; 11:30 a.m. Annual Congregational Meeting

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St, Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 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, Jan. 19—12 p.m. Newsletter Deadline; 3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, Jan. 20—8 a.m. Bulletin Assembly & Fellowship Saturday, Jan. 21—5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, Jan. 22—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for Age 4 through Grade 6; Forum in

Worship Space to Discuss 2017 Budget. Tuesday, Jan. 24—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates; 6:30 p.m. Ladies’

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Wednesday, Jan. 25—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; No Choristers ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN (Resumes Feb. 1); 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. YC Choir; CHURCH 6:50 p.m. Youth Confirmation; 201 N. Division Ave., Polo 6:50 p.m. Men’s Choir; 7 p.m. Pastor Terrie Wilder Chancel Choir; 7:30 p.m. 815-946-2919 Women’s Choir Sunday Thursday, Jan. 26—3:30Sunday School for Children 4:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring & Adults 9 a.m. for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Social Time 10 a.m. Estates 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.

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Pot of Gold fundraiser is sponsored by Rotarians

Cody Merrill uses his own body as resistance with the TRX equipment available at the Nash Recreation Center. Photo supplied

Sponsorships and business marketing opportunities are now available for Byron Rotary’s Annual Pot of Gold draw-down fundraiser, to be held Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at PrairieView Golf Pavilion. The event will once again feature a $3,000 grand prize. “This has always been a much-anticipated community event,” Rotary President Kerry Wickler said. “It was conducted for many years as a fundraiser for Byron Community Revitalization. When BCR adopted inactive status a little over a year ago, Rotary was thrilled to take on this great event!” Businesses are offered two ways to use Pot of Gold to get their names out: sponsorships of $100 to $500 will allow a

business to sponsor special prizes, black jack tables, beverages or to help sponsor the signature $3,000 grand prize. Or, a business may give prizes to the event – items or gift cards with a minimum $10 value. Many businesses do both. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Rotary “Service Above Self ” scholarship to a worthy high school senior, as well as other Rotary projects conducted locally, nationally and internationally including providing milk money to qualifying Mary Morgan Elementary School students and providing dictionaries to every third grader in Byron. In the draw down, every ticket wins a prize; every

10th ticket wins $100 and the grand prize winner will leave with $3,000. Just 100 grand prize tickets are sold. Businesses interested in sponsorships may contact the Sponsorship Committee at spinzone1@aol.com, or contact Betsy Floski at 815871-0859 or Christy Hanlin at 815-978-3034. Tickets to the event cost $100, which admit two to the draw-down party and one chance at the $3,000 grand prize. Tickets are on sale now at Berger Law Firm, Dickerson & Nieman Realtors (Alisa Patterson), Country Financial in Byron, Byron Bank (Mike Kohlstedt), Floski Law, LLC, or from any Byron Rotary member.

University of Illinois Extension Ogle County is pleased to offer “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” a series of two sessions designed for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease. The classes will meet on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the University of Illinois

Extension office located at 421 W. Pines Rd. in Oregon. Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educator, will be the instructor. The fee for the 2-session program is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 30. For more information or

to register, visit us online at web.exention.illinois. edu/bdo or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815/732.2191. For more information on Meals for a Healthy Heart, contact the University of Illinois Ogle County Extension office at (815) 7322191.

TRX Training at Nash Heart healthy eating class The Oregon Park District is offering Nash Recreation Center patrons a new style of workout. TRX Suspension Training Equipment has been added to the Prairie Room. The Prairie Room is located between the fitness center and gym entrances. “This location will be a great asset for anyone who would like to try the equipment in a smaller setting than our fitness center. The room can also be used privately with our personal trainers to get the ultimate workout or on your own,” said Superintendent of Recreation Matt Mekeel. “We have added a Power Circuit Fitness Class that meets Monday and Wednesday from 12:1512:45 p.m. or Thursday from 5:15-5:45 p.m. The class utilizes the TRX equipment for a full-body workout for all fitness levels.” Registration for the class is currently open. Each class

improve sports performance, lose weight, gain strength, rehab an injury, and more. It’s functional. You stand to train. People sit too much and have sedentary lifestyles. This allows you to get off your butt. It’s all core all the time. TRX requires you to constantly remain “engaged” and “stable” throughout your entire body. The Prairie Room features two - seven foot TRX Multi-Mounts and 6 TRX adjustable exercise straps. In addition to this equipment, we have added 12”, 18” and 24” TRX Step Jump Boxes and 10, 15, 20 and 30 pound TRX slam balls. Oregon Park District staff will be offering several orientations in January to answer questions and provide instruction on how to use the equipment. For more information or to sign-up for an orientation visit the fitness center counter to sign up.

meets for 4 weeks and dropin fees are available, but the class size is limited to 4 participants. Use of the room will be on a first-come, firstserve basis. Patrons must be 18 years old to use the equipment. What is TRX? TRX Suspension Training is a fitness tool made from high quality nylon. It has handles at the bottom and is durable to hold up to 1400 pounds. TRX is portable; you can set it up anywhere. It’s a total-body training system that allows you to do all sorts of exercises using your body weight. You have to use you core stabilizers to work out with TRX, so you build your core, strength, balance, agility and power. What are the benefits? It’s great for all levels. Anyone can use TRX due to its versatility. TRX helps you reach any goal. Use to

View birds during free trip An open land birding field trip is offered by Northwest Illinois Audubon Society on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The trip offers an opportunity to observe those open land species from the north that frequent the local countryside in the winter. Snow buntings, Lapland longspurs and rough-legged

hawks as well as numerous year-round resident species may be spotted by participants. Participants may be lucky enough to see a northern shrike, merlin, or snowy owl. The group will cruise country roads in local areas that were historically prairie. Viewing will be done predominantly from vehicles,

using the cars as blinds. Optional lunch is planned afterwards in Freeport. Carpool from the Staples parking lot, 1722-1724 South West Ave., Freeport. The group will leave at 9 a.m. No fee is charged to participate in this event. Call Mary at 815-938-3204 to confirm attendance.

Breakfast buffet in Monroe Center The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will serve its all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire station, 104 West St.,

Monroe Center. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger eat free.

Rock River Center Activities AARP Income Tax Assistance Available at Rock River Center Wednesdays and Thursdays Beginning Feb. 1, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. AARP will again provide trained tax aides to prepare tax returns at Rock River Center for individuals with

low to modest incomes. If you have a business, farm, partnership, or rental property or need to file a return for another state, these representatives will not be able to complete your return. It is not necessary to be a member of AARP or of a particular age to participate in this free program. To insure that you will be ready for your appointment,

FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION Saturday January 21st 10am – Oakford, IL

TRACTORS * LOADER * GRAIN TRUCKS * EQUIPMENT * GRAIN CARTS AUGERS * WAGONS * SHOP TOOLS * JD GATOR * ATV * MUCH MORE! Visit us online at www.sanertauctions.com for details and photos! Directions: Auction to be held at the farm located 2 miles west of Oakford, Il. to East County Line Road then 1 mile south. 2nd house on the east side of road.

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preparers available. Reservations are now being taken for one-hour appointments beginning at 9:30 a.m., with the last being at 1:30 p.m. You must have an appointment to see a preparer so call 732-3252 or 1-800541-5479. Again, please remember to be on time, have the completed registration form, and the correct documentation to help the preparers.

Taxpayers are reminded to bring: A copy of last years’ returns (for each of the above) At least one picture ID for themselves and each dependent (such as a driver’s license, passport, etc.) Social Security cards for the entire household Income statements Any other official documentation for household members that apply to the year of 2016. There will be three

Make Mine a Hummingbird Garden We are pleased to have Peggy Doty join us on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to discuss how to plan a successful Hummingbird Garden. Her presentation will last from 11 a.m. until noon. Peggy Doty is an Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator for University of Illinois Extension. Peggy loves using her degree in zoology combined with her Master’s

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Man honored for rescuing girl from burning car By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com

he heard a car crash nearby. Witt had been driving home from dance practice on Ill. 2 in slick, rainy conditions. She had difficulty seeing the painted boundaries in the road, and veered right when she saw an oncoming car, striking a pothole and losing control of the vehicle. Following his instincts, Moreland headed right down his driveway to investigate and saw the vehicle was off

the road, pinned between trees and on fire. Without hesitation, Moreland opened the door Thanks to the speedy and and got Witt out of the heroic actions of a Byron wreckage. man, 17-year-old Bethany She was able to tell Witt has a second chance at Moreland to call her parents, life. though she maintains she Last Sept. 21 at 9 p.m., 71 does not recollect anything year-old Robert Moreland about the night of the was visiting with friends and accident. family in the backyard of his According to Fire Chief Byron home on Ill. 2, just Galen Bennett, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the north of Lake Louise, when 911 call came in, the fire team was out the door in two minutes, but were still minutes away from the wreck; had Moreland not followed his instinct and responded like he did, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d very likely be looking at a different outcome.â&#x20AC;? Moreland had actually searched the car twice, thinking there were two occupants; when Bethany was pulled from the car, she â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hard to see here, but this is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left of the door was saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anthony!â&#x20AC;? over frame and window.â&#x20AC;? Byron Fire Chief Galen Bennett and over again. details pictures taken at the scene of Bethany Wittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s It turned out Bethany had accident. Photo by Zach Arbogast recently attended a retreat

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where she learned about St. Anthony of Padua, the saint of miracles. Her mother, Mary Witt said a dazed but coherent Bethany told her St. Anthony appeared to her to tell her she could move on to Heaven if she wished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You tell St. Anthony to mind his own business!â&#x20AC;? she

replied at the time. In the end, Bethany required stitches on her right ear and suffered a brain hemorrhage on the left side; a relatively small price to pay, compared to what could have been. On Jan. 12 at noon, Moreland was recognized as a 911 Hero by the Ogle

County Emergency 911 Department, receiving an award in front of the Byron Fire Team, the media, and the Witts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think just about anybody would have done the same thing,â&#x20AC;? said Moreland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get to do it once, but [fire team members] do it for a living.â&#x20AC;?

Four Seasons Gardening program offers winter series The winter series of University of Illinois Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Four Seasons Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship, home gardening, and backyard food production, gets underway this month. The first session of the

series is titled, Seed Starting. This program will be offered via computer on January 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ogle County Extension Conference Room located at 421 W. Pines Rd, Oregon, IL. Growing plants from seed is both rewarding and cost effective.

Join Kim Ellson, Extension Horticulture Educator, as she discusses key elements for successful seeding this spring. Strengthen your skillset and learn about germination triggers, breaking dormancy, scheduling, seeding methods, damping off and

hardening. This webinar may also be viewed from home by preregistering at go.illinois. edu/4seasons_webinars. Recorded videos of these sessions can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/ fourseasonsrecordings.Â

Other topics in the winter series include How to Have Healthy Houseplants set for February 14 and Moth Orchids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Start an Orchid Odyssey set for March 7. There is no fee for this program, but advanced registration is needed. To register to attend Seed

Starting at the Extension office, call 815-732-2191 or visit our website at http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office.

Ready... Set... Grow 2017 Gardening Day will be March 18 2017 Ready...Set...Grow... gardening workshop, on Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College

Corporate & Community Services for this one-day event offering participants information about various aspects of home gardening. With the keynote presentation given by Joel Barczak, of Blumen Gardens on How to Reduce Maintenance through Good Design.

During three sessions, participants can choose between 15 workshops on Cooking with Culinary Herbs, Terrific Tomatoes and Perfect Peppers, Fruit Tree Pruning, Be Good to your Garden Tools & They will be Good to You, 5-Star 4 Season Woody Plants, Shade and Fruit Tree Diseases, Wildlife

in the Garden,Â Ever + Green = ConiferÂ and many more! Registrations accepted until March 10, 2017. To cover costs there is a charge of $40. The workshop includes: * Keynote Presentation: How to Reduce Maintenance through Good Design, Joel Barczak, Blumen Gardens of

Sycamore * Choice of 15 workshops * Exhibit Hall with unique gardening items for purchase * Master Gardener Q&A Desk * Continental breakfast & buffet lunch * Demonstrations during breaks between sessions * Door prizes

Sessions filled on a first come, first served basis. Extension reserves the right to refuse registrations received at any time if numbers exceed room capacity. Register online at: https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/ bdo or call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-7322191.

Fewer birds counted during annual count in Jo Daviess County Members ofÂ the Eagle Nature Foundation (EFN) and the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation conducted the annual Jo Daviess County Christmas Bird Count Jan. 3 as part of the National Audubon Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual International Christmas Bird Count.Â Sixteen volunteers working in six count teams traveled 293 miles in 40 hours and counted only

1,974 birds of 41 different species. This is the fewest number of birds ever recorded in the over 50 years of EFN President Terrence Ingramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compiling this count.Â Species with the greatest numbers included house sparrowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;224, starlingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;422, crowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;343,Â dark-eyed juncosâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;285, and rock dovesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;114.Â

Summer birds seen included a great blue heron, 23 Eastern bluebirds, a song sparrow, a white-throated sparrow, and four robins.Â Winter species counted included only 35 tree sparrows, two purple finches, two pine siskins, six snow buntings, and 15 rough-legged hawks.Â What was most surprising was that fact that very few waterfowl, only one

Canadian goose was seen in spite of the warm weather.Â Birds of prey included 31 bald eagles, two northern harriers, 48 red-tailed hawks, 15 rough-legged hawks, three Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hawks, 19 kestrels, a great horned owl and a screech owl.Â Common winter birds absent from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s count included mallards, sharp-shinned hawks, goshawks, ringed-neck

pheasants, killdeer, redpolls, pileated and red-headed woodpeckers.Â Those species with lower numbers than normal include blue Jaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;53, cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;31, slate-colored juncosâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;179, and American tree sparrowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;64.Â Past counts have recorded more than 1,000 juncos and tree sparrows each in a single count.Â Each year, Ingram predicts

what the rest of the winter is going to be like based on the birds seen during the count.Â Based on the fact that very few summer birds were seen, and a good number of winter birds were seen, he is predicting a mildly severe winter.Â For more information contact Terrence N. Ingram, 8384 N. Broadway, Apple River, IL 61001, Phone 815594-2592.

Sign up now for summer 4-H camp in Mount Carroll Registration for 4-H Camp 2017 is open! 4-H Camp is set for June 12-16, 2017 at Camp Benson in Mount Carroll, IL. Sign up today to get your child in on all of the amazing fun!Â Â 4-H Camp is a fiveday, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties and the

professional staff at Camp Benson.Â Â Campers at 4-H Camp will check-in from 6-6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, and check-out from 6-6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16.Â During camp week, youth will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate and entertain.Â Two or three free-choice periods will be offered daily and will include options such asÂ hiking, shooting sports, rock climbing, arts and

crafts, tubing, kayaking, crate stacking, team building challenges, survival skills, rappelling, zip-lining, swimming, and mountain biking. Evening activities will be provided by the 4-H camp counselors from the co-sponsoring counties and include campfires, a games night and a dance.Â Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guaranteed to be a blast! 4-H Camp is open to ALL boys and girls, ages 8-14 by June 12, 2017. 4-H membership is not required; however all

Public Voice Community supported Thanksgiving baskets Dear Editor, As we all slowly get back to the swing of things after the holidays itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get down to business and time for me to say a big thank you. The donations for the Thanksgiving basket drive exceeded our expectations and we are so very grateful. Â Our pantry was blessed with a very generous holiday season as our community once again lived the motto â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is better to give than receive.â&#x20AC;? It is easy to feel disheartened and disconnected from others in a year of such ugliness and

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FFA students pick up Christmas trees in Oregon and Mt. Morris Oregon High School FFA students, led by advisor Josh Nelson, picked up Christmas trees at the curb in Oregon and Mt. Morris on Jan. 7. Thirty-five trees had already been dropped off by

residents. The trees were chipped into mulch by the Oregon Park District and kept out of local landfills. The Ogle County

Christmas tree recycling program in Oregon and Mt. Morris is sponsored by the Oregon High School FFA, the Oregon Park District and the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

Oregon FFA members picked up Christmas trees Jan. 7. Pictured left to right are: Jacob Helfrick, Austin Wolber, and Kevin Beard. Photo supplied

Thirteen Oregon High School students named state scholars Thirteen Oregon High School students have been named Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois State Scholars program, sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Oregon FFA members picked up Christmas trees Jan. 7. Pictured left to right are: FFA Commission, is a program advisor Josh Nelson, Katlyn Reber, Rebecca Hough, and Austin Strite. Photo supplied were top students in Illinois

Lydia Cermak wins DLR spelling bee Eighth grader Lydia Cermak emerged the winner of the spelling bee Jan. 11 at David L. Rahn Junior High. A total of 20 seventh and eighth grade participants competed to represent the Eagles at the Regional Spelling Bee in Dixon on Feb. 23. To qualify for the spelling bee, every seventh and eighth grade student takes a class spelling test of 20 words recommended by Scripps National Spelling Bee. From those students, the top 20 students with the highest test scores were chosen to participate in the bee. It was a fiercely competitive spelling frenzy as the contestants confidently spelled words like rendition, compatriots and clodhopper until it was down to the final three eight graders: Lydia, Brody Massolle, and Conner Harshman. Brody exited on the word feckless, and then there were two. Lydia and Connor volleyed

are honored for their academic successes. Students receiving the honor are: Teddy Beauchem, Taylor Egan, Dylan Geesey, Connor Hopkins, Kaden Humphrey, Allyse Ketter, Stefan Majewski, Abigail Mongan, Sarah Murray, Ellen Reckamp, Haylie Rorbeck, Kayla Sarantakos, and Alex Sitze. Using an equation that considers a student’s ACT or SAT score and class rank at

the end of their junior year, ISAC determines which students meet requirements for this prestigious award. “The hard work, determination, and academic achievement put forth by these 13 seniors has been extraordinary, and we look forward to their continuation to many esteemed colleges and universities after graduation,” said OHS officials in a press release.

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back and forth through the words compatriots, heredity, and indifference until alas, Conner misspelled opinionated, leaving Lydia to become the champion and the David L. Rahn Regional representative by correctly

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Lady Hawks lose close game to Duchesses, 56-50 By Brian Weidman bweidman@ saukvalley.com Oregon gave Dixon its best shot in a girls basketball game last Saturday night at the Blackhawk Center. Unfortunately for the Lady Hawks, that shot didn’t include any made shots the last 3-plus minutes of the game. The Duchesses closed with a 9-0 run to pull out a 56-50 decision in a game that provided something of note for both teams. For Dixon (16-5, 3-1 Big Northern), it was executing down the stretch to pull out a road win and keep itself in the thick of the conference race. “We just fought back, and fought harder than they did, I thought,” junior guard Britney Pitzer said. “We hit shots when we needed to, and we hit free throws toward the end when we needed to.” For Oregon (9-12, 0-5), it was putting up a fight and not backing down against one of better teams around. “This is what I’ve been looking for for years, really,” Oregon coach Kristy Eckardt said. “We challenged them to hustle, get every loose ball and get every rebound, and they really took it to heart. Up and down the lineup, I was amazed at how everyone that came in the game did something to keep us in the groove. It would have been nice to win it, but it was definitely the best we’ve

played this year.” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin never expected it to be easy. “That’s how Kristy’s teams always play,” Ravlin said. “They’re going to play hard, they’re going to execute, and I thought Oregon played a great game. We were just fortunate at the end to have just enough. I feel they’re a really solid club, and we’re fortunate to get out of their place with a W.” Dixon began both halves like it was going to run away and hide. It raced out to a 14-3 lead by connecting on 6 of its first 7 shots, only to have Oregon fight back. The Lady Hawks clawed to within 24-22 by halftime, as Allyse Ketter dropped in a layup with 1 second remaining after a nifty feed from Meredith Gelander. The Duchesses hit their first five shots of the third quarter, along with two free throws, in building a 37-25 lead at the 5:43 mark. Again, the Lady Hawks came back. Oregon caught and passed Dixon on a banked-in 3 from Emily Perkins with 2 seconds remaining in the third quarter, giving the Hawks a 43-42 lead entering the final 8 minutes. Oregon’s biggest lead was three points at 50-47 with 3:23 to play after Gelander connected on a pair of free throws, but it was all Dixon after that. The Duchesses tied the score at 50 on a three-point play from Isabelle Shiaras

with 2:14 to go, and took the lead for good 30 seconds later on a free throw from Bre Scheidegger. Pitzer’s bucket with 45 seconds remaining upped the margin to 53-50, and two more free throws from Scheidegger and one from Pitzer salted away the win. Oregon’s possessions in the final 3 minutes resulted in either missed shots or turnovers. The Hawks’ last chance to put any heat on the Duchesses came with 8 seconds to go, when Jessica Hunt missed a 3 with her team down five points (5550). “We got a little antsy and tried to do too much at times and fumbled it a little,” Eckardt said. “Unfortunately, that’s not a situation we’ve been in very often – being in the lead at the end of games. That will come, and this will help us going forward.” Reserve guard Addie Kitzmiller led Oregon with a season-high 14 points, on 4-for-5 shooting, with three of those being 3-pointers. She also drained three free throws in the second quarter, after being fouled on a 3-point attempt. At crunch time, Ravlin shifted his team’s defense toward Kitzmiller. “She was making shots pretty much wherever she wanted to prior to that,” Ravlin said. “Other than that, it was just locking down and trying to get our fundamentals straight in our

Oregon’s Lani Morris battles Dixon’s Isabelle Shiaras for a loose ball during a Jan. 14 game at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon. Photo by Earleen Hinton

zone. I thought our kids did a good job.” Oregon’s last basket came with 5 minutes to play, a 3 from Kitzmiller that put her team up 48-46. The Hawks were just 2-for-12 from the field in the final 8 minutes, with seven turnovers. “We kind of got

overwhelmed a little bit at the end and started making silly mistakes,” Kitzmiller said. “We’ve just got to keep it within each other, and we’ll be fine.” Gelander added 11 points and six rebounds for the Hawks followed by Emily Perkins with six, Bailey

Montavon and Jessica Hunt with five each, Allyse Ketter with four, Sarah Palmer with three, and Lani Morris with two. Pitzer dropped in 17 points to lead Dixon, Shiaras had 13 points and seven rebounds, and Scheidegger added 10 points.

Polo gains early lead and earns a victory over Oregon By Andy Colbert Reporter In an 83-68 nonconference win over Oregon, Polo jumped out to a big lead and never looked back. “We came out with a lot of energy, knocking down shots,” Polo coach Matt Messer said. Behind two 3-pointers by Reid Taylor and six points down low by Justin Young, the Marcos led 17-4 only three and half minutes into the game. And, that was with 3-point specialist Trevin Woodin sitting out the first quarter for health reasons. “That was too fast of a pace for us,” said Oregon coach Quinn Virgil, who burned through two timeouts in that stretch. “We weren’t ready in the first quarter and lost shooters. It was frustrating right off the bat.” Oregon did get a boost from an unlikely pair. Brendon Riesselman and freshman

Trey Woosley came off the bench to help the Hawk pull within 21-17. Riesselman hit a 3-pointer and a free throw and Woosley rejected a Young shot and popped in his three of his own. Andrew Newman than got into the act with a basket off a Marco turnover to cut the deficit to only two points. Polo went on a 5-point run to close out the quarter for a 26-19 lead. After making eight of its first nine shots to start the game, Polo finally cooled down, but got two longrange bombs from Woodin to start the second quarter. Oregon also had no answer inside for Young, who scored 29 points in the paint. “We did a much better job of finding [Young] and sharing the ball,” Messer said. Kole Mowry began to make his physical presence felt inside with five straight Hawk points, but the Marco

Oregon’s Andrew Newman tries to block a shot by Polo’s Braiden Soltow. Photo by Earleen Hinton

shooting barrage would not let up with sophomore guards Braiden Soltow and Brady Webb taking charge. Young scored his seventeenth point of the half to close out a 49-32 Marco lead. “I like the way Soltow was attacking the basket,” Messer said. Oregon got to within 53-44

with five minutes left in the third quarter, but turnovers took away any chance to get closer. Cody Ebens had a career high 22 points to lead the Hawks, with nearly all coming in the second half. With Ebens deadly accurate shooting from beyond the arc, Oregon went on a 12-4 run to start the third quarter.

“We just ran out of steam and turned it over at the wrong times,” Virgil said. Polo upped the advantage to 63-48 going into the fourth quarter on the inside game of Young and outside shooting of Soltow and Woodin. “We were worried about getting out on the shooters and trying to contain Young inside. They got in a rhythm and we didn’t have an answer,” Virgil said. Ebens had 11 fourthquarter points, but the Marcos matched Oregon point-for-point in the final stanza. “Right now, I see us doing good things,” said Messer, who starts three sophomores and two juniors. “We need to get more consistent. In this game, we had a chance to put Oregon away early, but let up and they got back in it.” Woodin and Soltow backed up Young’s 29 points with 15 and 14. Webb,

Taylor and Dakota Meyer added eight each. Besides Ebens’ strong outing, Mowry had 14 points and Newman 11. Polo outrebounded the Hawks 3832, while both teams had 17 turnovers. “I felt we had 16 good minutes and 16 non-so good minutes,” Virgil said. Due to the realignment of the BNC, Oregon was able to schedule Polo for the first time in over a decade or better. Even with the game at the Blackhawk Center, the visitors slightly outnumbered Hawk fans. Oregon (3-15) returns to conference action on January 21 at Byron (16-4), who just handed East Dubuque (No. 3 in 1A) its first loss of the season. Polo (12-6) travels to AFC (12-8) on Thursday for one of its key rivalry games. Keenly watching the Oregon-Polo game was AFC coach Russ Zick.

One Hawk bowler advances to Vernon Hills Sectional By Adam Feiner afeiner@saukvalley.com One Oregon bowler advanced to the Vernon Hills Sectional following the Oregon boys bowling regional at Plum Hollow, held Jan. 14. Oregon’s Austin Strite advanced after placing 23rd at Plum Hollow with 1,183 total pins, despite just 285 in the final two games. “I’m hoping I do well,” Strite said, “but with my lack of experience, I just want to go and learn for next year.”

“It shows a lot of improvement,” Oregon head coach Eric Carlson said. “Hopefully we improve in games five and six at sectionals. He was solid in the morning, outstanding out of the break, and then kind of disappeared. He needs to learn releasing the ball like he was early, trusting it and letting the ball do the work instead of him trying to muscle it in there. He’s got a lot of growth yet.” Strite’s teammate Kyle Lundquist fell just a pin shy of tying for the final

individual spot at sectionals with a pinfall of 1,170. Oregon finished ninth as a team with 5,227 total pins. Also falling short was Dixon. The Dukes (7th place, 5,251 pins) couldn’t use their home lanes to their advantage, as they never climbed higher than seventh in the team standings. “It wasn’t where we had been all season,” Dixon coach Chad Bahr said. “We just decided to have a bad day on the day we needed to have a good day. Sometimes bowling is like that; the pins

don’t fall your way, and that was us.” Fulton isn’t a school known for its bowling program. In fact, the sport isn’t funded by the school, which technically makes it a club. Regardless, the Steamers knew how to spin it when Seth Sikkema, Matthew Eads and Blake Dornbush advanced to the sectional. “It’s an indescribable feeling to have two of my teammates go with me,” Sikkema said. “My freshman year when I made it to sectionals, I was the only

one. It means so much more to have them come with.” Sikkema, a junior, won the individual title at the regional with a pinfall of 1,449. The next closest bowler was Rockford East’s Mitchell Le with a 1,373 pinfall. “I didn’t expect to win,” Sikkema said. “I wanted to place in the top four to get a medal. There’s some great competition here. I’m just thankful for the way I bowled today. If I keep working and respect the process, I have a legitimate shot at a state title.”

“He’s grown as a young man and a bowler,” Fulton coach and Seth’s father Steve Sikkema said. “We don’t have the support of the school, so we started a little club to accelerate his learning curve in the game, and right now it’s starting to take off.” Seth Sikkema will be joined in Vernon Hills next weekend by teammates Eads and Dornbush. Only the top 10 individual bowlers, other than those on one of the four teams advancing, move on to sectionals.

Sports Roundup Boys Basketball Winnebago 70, Oregon 39: The Hawks trailed 18-5 after the opening period and were outscored in every quarter of a Big Northern loss at the Blackhawk Center on Jan. 13. Jared Pottorff’s eight points paced Oregon, while Cody Ebens and Dalton Hermes added seven points apiece.

Ty Waller had 14 points and Jess Smith scored 12 to lead the Indians, who had 10 different players score. Indian Creek 60, Oregon 57: The Hawks were outscored 23-17 in the third quarter of a non-conference loss at the Blackhawk Center on Jan. 10.

Andrew Newman scored 16 points to pace Oregon, with Kole Mowry adding 11. Jared Pottorff had nine points, and Ian Keene chipped in eight. Girls Basketball Byron 75, Oregon 32: The Hawks trailed 27-8 after one quarter and never recovered on

the road against the No. 1 team in Class 2A on Jan. 10. Bailey Montavon scored 10 points for Oregon, and Addie Kitzmiller and Meredith Gelander added seven points apiece. Lexi DeVries had 16 points, Sarah Hopkins scored 15, and Bailey Burrows added 14 for the Tigers.

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Hawk wrestlers win matches over Mendota, Newman By Randy Holland The Hawk wrestlers put two in the win column on Jan. 10 in the Oregon High School gym as they easily rolled over under-manned Mendota 42-6 and came down to an exciting last match win over Sterling Newman, defeating the Comets 42-33. In a second set of dual meets on Jan. 12, the Hawks added two more wins in Stillman Valley, defeating the Genoa-Kingston Cogs 48-24 and the host Cardinals 42-33 in an exciting meet that also came down to the last match. The Hawk wrestlers’ plan to sweep the week fell apart in their first meet at Princeton on Saturday morning. After defeating Riverdale by criteria in the Abe’s Rumble dual meet tournament in Springfield over the holidays, Oregon hoped to make a statement against the Rams, but it was Riverdale making the statement, pinning seven Hawks on their way to a 4834 win. Oregon rebounded with 45-33 win over Princeton in the second dual. The Hawks finish the week winning five out of six and reach .500 with a record of 10-10. Against Mendota, only four matches were contested on the mat. Jeff Gracyalny went 195, countering a throw with five seconds left in the match to seal a 5-2 win. Anthony Marchetti reversed to the back at 2:31 at 285. Nolan Thomas was

caught in a half nelson and pinned at 2:50 for the only Mendota win of the night. Nathan Clark needed a reverse with two seconds left in the match to come from behind and take an 8-7 win. Nick Alexander, Noah Paul, Spencer Coots, Skylar Carlson, and Jake Mennen won by forfeits, and 106, 126, 152, and 160 were double forfeits. The Newman meet had several forfeits. Oregon forfeited 285 and there was a double forfeit at 120. Thomas, Alaniz, Zachary Crandall, and Garrett Moser won by forfeit for the Hawks. Wrestling started with Marchetti at 220 hitting a high crotch to a fireman’s and pinning at 2:30. At 106, Jacob Milliman lost a 9-0 major decision to fifth ranked Kyle Tunick. Paul took a half nelson over the front for a fall at 2:21 to give the Hawks an 18-10 lead. Ninth ranked Brody Ivey cut into the lead, defeating Chase Clark by a 20-4 technical fall at 4:36. Fourth ranked Cael Sanders put the Comets ahead, pinning Carlson with a wing at 2:51 and, with forfeits sprinkled in, they regained it when Chase Prehn was pulled back in a chicken wing at 3:40. The Hawks went up by three with the forfeit to Moser, and Sawyer Foss went up to 195. With the meet on the line and the crowd on its feet, he came from behind and brought home the team win with a half nelson at 5:02.

On Thursday against Genoa, Prehn opened it up at 152 with a half nelson at 0:56. Between forfeits to Nathan Clark at 160 and Foss at 182, Mennen was reversed to his back at 4:45. Marchetti added six with a wing at 1:40. At 220, Gracyalny lost a counter to his back and was pinned at 3:18. At heavyweight, Alexander was driven down to his back in 34 seconds. In the 106 pound match, Milliman ran the half nelson at 1:09. At 113, Thomas was turned with a chicken wing at 1:31. That cut the Jacob Milliman fights for position during the Polo Invite Wrestling Tournament. Photo Hawk lead to six but it was by Zach Arbogast the end of the scoring for the up an 11-2 major decision. Prehn driven to his back at reverse half at 5:26. Cogs. Paul and Chase Clark Oregon forfeited 126 to cut 1:14. Crandall took a forfeit At 138, Carlson was in took a forfeits at 120 and the lead to nine. at 160 for a little bit of hope, trouble, down 4-0, when he 132, and 126 was a double scored a reverse to the back At 138, Chase Clark sealed but that changed quickly. forfeit. At 170, Nathan Clark in the last seven seconds a 7-0 win with a standing At 138, Carlson worked reversal in the third. The had the lead when he was to take a 5-4 win. Alaniz into a half nelson at 3:55. Cards would win the next countered to his back at had a rough match against !45 was a double forfeit to two. Carlson lost a high half 3:42. Moser was taken down third ranked Austin Wetsel, end the meet. nelson for three points in the to his back in 20 seconds. It switched to his back and Against Stillman, the second and he went down was 36-16 Riverdale and the pinned at 4:21. Prehn took Hawks opened with four 7-4. forfeit at 152. Hawks needed wins. first period pins. Nathan At 160, Nathan Clark was Foss came through, At 145 Alaniz was pinned Clark with a cradle at 1:26, in a cradle at the second stopping a roll at 3:53 in the turned with a half nelson at Caleb Mennen with a cradle period buzzer by fourth 195 pound match. Marchetti 3:30. At 170, Moser worked at 1:28, Foss with a half ranked Sam Durfey. That left helped with a trip to the back into a butcher at 1:02. nelson at 1:05, and Marchetti the Hawks clinging to a 36- in 49 seconds and Oregon Foss lost a five point move with a drive to the back in 44 33 lead. It was time for Prehn was in range, down 36-28. in the first and could not seconds made it a quick 24-0 to be the hero and he came Up at 285, Gracyalny kept catch up, taking a 10-4 loss. lead for the Hawks. through, taking a half nelson it close but was sucked back Marchetti ran a chicken wing Stillman got their first over the front at 1:55 to seal and pinned with 13 seconds at 1:43. Gracyalny went 220, points when Gracyalny was the win for Oregon. working a power half into a left in the match. caught in a butcher at 2:35. Down by 14 with two half nelson at 3:08. At 285, The Riverdale meet started A forfeit at 285 to cut the with forfeits each way with matches to go, the Hawks Nick Alexander was driven lead to 12. Paul winning for Oregon. At were done and the Rams down in a half nelson in 43 Milliman had three sets 132, Chase Clark had two were celebrating. A half seconds. There was a double of backpoints in an 18-3 three point nearfalls to take nelson at 1:43 by Milliman forfeit at 106. technical fall at 4:18. a 10-0 major decision. Up and Thomas pinned with Thomas was pinned in a half 10-6, the wheels fell off for a half nelson in 27 seconds At 113, Milliman bumped nelson at 1:06 in the 113 the Hawks after that match. ended meet. up to 113 and stopped a pound match. Paul racked Riverdale would score five The meet against Princeton standup and took his man

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pins in the next six matches. Third ranked Austin Wetsel took Alaniz over in a cradle in 44 seconds and

started with Paul up at 126 and pinning with a half nelson in 55 seconds, and Chase Clark pinning with a

to his back at 3:49. Up at 120,Thomas lost a counter and was turned in a half nelson at 1:33.

Sports Column Snyder named IHSA wrestling official of year

7-6 in his freshman year wrestling for the University of Dubuque. College wrestling is brutally competitive, as very few schools offer it as a sport, compared to basketball, which nearly every college has. Thus, the pool of participants is far fewer in wrestling and only the elite survive.

By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Congratulations to former Mt. Morris resident Roy Snyder for being named wrestling official of the year by the IHSA. Roy is known throughout the area for his involvement with all different sports at all different levels, whether its orchestrating the Oregon junior tackle program, officiating state playoff football games or simply watching his youngest son Nick help Oregon to a 1A championship in track and field in 2009. I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with Roy over the years and found him to be one of the real assets to local sports. He’s deadly serious about it and realizes its importance to our young people. Thanks for your continuing service to the IHSA and everything you do. Is Dakota’s reign over? Could Dakota’s reign as 4-time wrestling state champ coming to an end? After dominating 1A for so long, the Indians are being challenged by Coal City and nearby Lena-Winslow for team supremacy. Coal City knocked off Dakota at the Princeton Invite, the toughest 1A tournament outside of the state meet. Le-Win and Dakota were to meet in a dual last week, but it was postponed until Jan. 26. Oregon and Polo are assigned to the same regional with Dakota and Le-Win, besides other perennial powers like Byron and Stillman Valley. For years, it has been considered the toughest regional in the state and this year promises to be the same,

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though down a bit. Actually, 1A wrestling in this part of the state may be the weakest it’s been in quite some time, as Byron and Dakota aren’t as 14-strong as before. Additionally, other teams have many holes in their lineups. That’s the nature of 1A high school wrestling. Rarely does anyone field a full varsity roster. Last week, Polo and AFC had a meet and only two contested matched were held. In the other 12 matches, Polo gave up four forfeits, AFC four forfeits and there were four double forfeits. As a wrestling official, that’s easy money, as a meet pays the same, be it 14 contested matches or only two. Oregon has close to a full lineup and has been competitive in most of its meets. Looking ahead to the post season, Anthony Marchetti will be Oregon’s best bet to advance downstate, hopefully joining his brother Dominic (2015) as a qualifier. For decades of having the individual sectional at either Oregon or Byron, the IHSA has awarded it to Princeton last year and now Rockridge. We were spoiled by its proximity, but it’s only fair that those schools to the far southwest aren’t burdened every year by the long drive up our way. Polo grad Ethan Cain is

Double take at track clinic In my role as volunteer track and field coach at Oregon, I had the chance to attend a coaching clinic over the weekend at Lombard. I did a double take when I saw former Oregon basketball coach Mike Haugse and his wife Natalie. What would they be doing there, I thought? After leaving Oregon, Mike became a principal at Geneseo and had nothing to do with track. Well, in a show of respect and support for his school’s track coach, who has getting an award, the Haugses drove all the way from Geneseo to pay their respects. Numerous coaches were also receiving various awards and I strongly doubt there was similar representation by their schools. That’s understandable and certainly not a requirement for administrators. In essence, it makes what Haugse did in his role as principal even more admirable. East NUIC up for grabs After a bad loss against Freeport Aquin a couple weeks ago, the Forreston boys basketball coach Travis Ross promised to fix things. Travis has proved to be a man of his word, as the Cardinals have had three quality wins since that time. The east division of the NUIC is still up for grabs after Orangeville’s win over Aquin. It’s as wide open as it’s been for awhile, with different teams knocking each other off.

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Retirement calls: Rock River Outfitters to close By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Sometime in the next several weeks, a Byron couple will close the doors on the business they have owned and operated along the banks of the Rock River for almost a decade. OK and Melody Welty are planning to close Rock River Outfitters, nestled on the east riverbank between the Oregon bridge and dam, at the end of February or first part of March. The Weltys are retiring. “We’re in our 70s,” OK said. “It’s time to spend more time with our family and friends.” The couple have three grown children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Some fishing is also in the retirement plan. “I just bought a boat,” he said smiling. “And we live on the river.” The business was started as a bait shop, but the Weltys expanded it into a gun shop as well. The original owner has run it for only a few months when he got a job offer.

“The sign out front said ‘For Sale’ and for some reason or another I bought it,” OK said with grin. He had run a gun shop from his home in the ‘70s and ‘80s and decided to enlarge the shop to make space to sell firearms, ammunition and accessories, optics, knives, a full line of equipment for fishing local rivers, streams, and ponds, and of course - live bait. The Welty’s son Ken, Oregon, works full-time at the shop. Over the years, OK said they have hosted concealed carry classes. They have also worked with Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, the National Turkey Federation, and the National Rifle Association. The shop also became a meeting place for half a dozen local residents who came in regularly to look, talk, and trade yarns. “This is our adult day care,” said OK laughing as he sat at the big wooden round table with the Oregon dam visible through a large window. “We didn’t name it that,”

Melody said breaking into a wide smile. “Someone else did. The people are the part I will miss the most— our customers, vendors and people who just came in to visit. There just isn’t another place where you can come in and talk about guns, hunting, and fishing. Some people just come in for coffee and cookies.” OK agreed. “Our customers have become friends,” he said. “I’ll miss the interaction with people more than anything.” In the center of the round table, sits a red cookie jar in the shape of a shot gun shell. Big Shot Bakery is written across its yellow top and inside cookies, usually homemade, are there for the taking. A coffee pot sits within easy reach from the table, cookies, and view of the Rock River creating the perfect atmosphere for fishing and hunting tales. “There’s been a lot said around this table,” said OK. “They solve the problems of the world.” Although the business has been for sale for more than a year and has generated no

OK and Melody Welty pose with their son, Ken, at the round table that has been the centerpoint for daily conversations at Rock River Outfitters. In the center is the cookie jar “Big Shot Bakery” in which homemade cookies were often found and devoured. Photo by Earleen Hinton

offers, OK said he is hopeful because two prospective buyers have recently shown serious interest. “There is a possibility it

will stay open,” he said. In the meantime, the Weltys are offering some bargains until they close with certain items

discounted from 25 to 60 percent. Earleen Hinton contributed to this story.

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. Jan. 10 Hector Cervantes, 20, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for uninsured motor vehicle. Cervantes posted 10% of a $2,000 bond and was released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27. Bradley J. Christensen, 31, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $1,184.45 pending a Jan. 13 court appearance. Jason A. Edwards, 42, Stillman Valley, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $635. Edwards posted $175 and was released and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.

Jeff McNelis, 30, Mendota, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for retail theft. His bond was set at $10,000 pending a Jan. 11 court appearance. Andrew M. Warbritton, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. His full cash bond was set at $773 pending a Jan. 12 court appearance. Jan. 11 At 9:22 a.m., deputies responded to a juvenile complaint at the Chana Educational Center. As a result, a 12-year-old female was charged with disorderly conduct and released to her parents. Nathan Q. Sandell, 25, Morrison, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Sandell’s full cash bond was set at $1,103 pending a Jan. 12 court appearance. Anthony

Boyle,

29,

Freeport, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near the intersection of Lanark and Union Roads. Boyle also received citations for speeding and expired registration. Boyle was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Jan. 12 Joseph Vanpatter, 55, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Vanpatter’s full cash bond was set at $582, but he received a recognizance bond later that day and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30. Glory Johnson, 40, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Johnson’s full cash bond was set at $444 pending a Jan. 13 court appearance.

At approximately 6 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 4000 block of North Freeport Road. After further investigation Joshua Geeting, 29, Sterling, arrested for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. Geeting was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

appearances.

Jan. 13 Braden Rosemeier, 19, Freeport, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for speeding when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail. He posted 10% of a $3,000 bond, was released, and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27.

Andrew Jacobson, 32, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, and failure to appear at the Ogle County Jail after being transported from the Whiteside County jail. Jacobson was unable to post 10% of his $500,000 bond or the $9,397.79 full cash bond. He appeared in court on Jan. 13 and remains in custody pending a Jan. 20 court appearance.

Lewis Smith, 23, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear at the Ogle County courthouse. He posted the $194 as a full cash bond, was released, and will have no further court

Keith Harrod, 52, Princeton, was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant at the Ogle County courthouse. His full cash bond was set at $4.191 and he appeared in court on Jan. 13. He was released on a recognizance bond, and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.

Jan. 14 Arnulfo Ochoa Castro,

39, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. for driving without a valid license after a traffic stop on I-39, mile marker 104 southbound. Ochoa Castro was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date. Jan. 15 At 5:49 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff ’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Center Road and Illinois 38 for a reckless driver complaint. After a short investigation the offending vehicle and driver were located off the roadway in the field. The driver, Lee A Erickson, 61, Chilo, Michigan, was subsequently charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and two counts of improper lane usage. Erickson was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court at a later date.

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Cole E. Barringer, 24,

Oregon, driving 1-10 mph above limit, Jan. 11, 2017 (Feb. 7, 2016) dismissed. Jacob L. Southerland, 17, Forreston, fail right-of-way/ intersection, Jan. 9, 2017 (Oct. 2, 2016) $170. Rebecca L. Wheeler, 37, Davis Junction, electronic communications device, Jan. 10, 2017 (Oct. 1, 2016) $120. Christopher A. Prusia,

29, Polo, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Jan. 13, 2017 (Nov. 22, 2016) $120. WM Michael Koehl II, 46, Leaf River, driving 2125 mph above limit, Jan. 10, 2017 (Nov. 27, 2016) $140. Brandi L. Haneberg, 31, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 13, 2017 (Dec. 3, 2016) $120. Karen E. Bowen-

Fitterman, 68, Polo, driving 21-25 mph above limit, Jan. 13, 2017 (Dec. 7, 2016) $180. Larry G. Guenzler, 68, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph above limit, Jan. 12, 2017 (Dec. 9, 2016) $120. Kendall C. Jones, 32, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 9, 2017 (Dec. 9, 2016) dismissed. Dirk J. Meminger, 57,

Oregon, failure to reduce speed, Jan. 9, 2017 (Dec. 16, 2016) $120. Mary L. Arnold, 51, Chana, operating uninsured motor vehicle, Jan. 11, 2017 (Jan. 1, 2017) dismissed. Erin E. Wierschke, 28, Byron, disregarding stop sign, Jan. 11, 2017 (Dec. 31, 2016) $160. Joy. F. Merrill, 49, Mt. Morris, failure to reduce

speed, Jan. 12, 2017 (Dec. 29, 2016) $120.

and Paula M. Humphrey, warranty deed to Jake Charleston and Kristin Charleston, 505 E. King St., Buffalo Township, $120,000. Searle Farm Limited Partnership, warranty deed to Michael T. Hildreth and Beth A. Hildreth, 11579 & 11635 N. Kennedy Hill Rd, Byron Township, $390,000.

Beth Duncan Living Trust, 3196 N. Silver Ridge Drive, Oregon-Nashua Township.

Alan Duncan and Beth Diane Duncan, warranty deed to Alan Duncan and Beth Duncan as Trustees of the Alan Duncan and

Bradley R. Nalley and Robert A. Nalley, warranty deed to Ted Gesin, 205 N. McKendrie St., Mt. Morris Township, $42,000.

Karen K. Northrup, 53, Byron, driving 11-14 mph above limit, Jan. 12, 2017 (Jan. 1, 2017) $175. Michael A. Ellison, 29, Mt. Morris, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, Jan. 10, 2017 (Jan. 6, 2017) dismissed.

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. Jan. 5 Ogle County Sheriff and Christina L. Engberg, Sheriff’s deed to Byron Bank, 611 N. Division Ave., Buffalo Township. Jan. 6 Scott A. Gocken, Gary B. Gocken and Lisa L. Gocken, warranty deed to Country Delight LTD, East Lindenwood Road, White Rock Township, $1,167,178. Shirley M. Selgestad, warranty deed to Paul S. Mierzwa and Cindy Mierzwa, 813 Cottonwood

Court, Taylor Township, $4,000. Marilyn J. Schwartz and Laury L. Edlund, warranty deed to Brent M. Bunger and Jennifer D. Bunger, South Prairie Road, LaFayette Township, $255,510. Danny J. Johnson and Cristine A. Johnson, warranty deed to Errett Warehousing LLC, 803 W. Lincoln Ave., Flagg Township, $120,000. Jan. 9 Larry L. Bott and Jackie L. Bott, warranty deed to Newng! i List

Marci Kay Shelton, 5646 N. Mt. Vernon Rd., Brookville Township, $235,000. Calli S. McNamara, quit claim to Arrowen P. McNamara, 207 E. Brayton Rd., Mt. Morris Township. Jan. 10 Byron Community Unit School District 226 Board of Education, quit claim to Nancy T. Svartoien, 718 N. Colfax, Byron Township, $6,600. Larry Wilson, warranty deed to Teri Ujcic, 1759

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Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan said the victim was under the age of 17. McFalls was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released after posting $1,500 bond.

Oregon Police Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity.

damage to property. Jasker was transported to the Ogle County jail.

Jan. 12 Caleb J. Fuller, 40, Dixon, was arrested at 4:02 p.m. for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Fuller was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred in the 300 block of Monroe Street.

Ten parking tickets and six verbal/written warnings were issued Jan. 9-15.

Jan. 15 At 1:03 p.m., police responded to a 911 call in the 500 block of South Fourth Street resulting in the arrest of Michael F. Peterson, 42, Dixon, for violation of orders of protection and driving while license revoked. Peterson was transported to the Ogle County jail. Christina M. Jasker, 35, Rockford, was arrested at 6 p.m. on outstanding Stephenson County felony warrants for two counts of battery, trespass to residence, and criminal

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch Jan. 9-15 Checking a Subject Vehicle....................... 3 Citizen Complaints.... 5 Ordinance Violations.1 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem..................... 5 Disturbance / Domestic 1 Assist EMS / Other Department................ 7 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window........ 1 Lockout Vehicle/ Building..................... 5 911 Hang-up / Open Line.................. 1 Traffic Stops............ 40

Obituary Emma L. Taylor Emma Lois Bower Taylor, 86, Evansville, Illinois, formerly of Ava, Illinois, died on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital,Murphysboro. Emma Lois was born in Ava on July 31, 1930, the daughter of Grover L. and Gladys R. Talbott Bower. She was a retired factory worker. Emma Lois is survived by her son, Lester Taylor, Oregon, and her daughter, Evelyn Knight, Evansville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, John Bower, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Glen

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Oregon teen charged with sexual abuse An Oregon 18-year-old has been charged with criminal sexual abuse, a misdemeanor, after an incident that police said occurred last month. Adam R. McFalls was arrested Jan. 13 after Oregon Police investigated a complaint of an incident that occurred on or about Dec. 26 at an undisclosed location in Oregon.

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Bower, Ava, and Steve Bower, Ava; two sisters, Carolyn Rogers, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Vivian Franklin, Farmington, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, three sons, two sisters, and one great-grandson. The funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 16 at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. William Stoklosa officiating. Burial followed at Bower Cemetery, Ava. Memorials may be given to Bower Cemetery. To sign the guestbook visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome. net.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of violation to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose engine management software in light-duty model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0 liter diesel engines sold in the United States. The undisclosed software results in increased emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the vehicles. The allegations cover roughly 104,000 vehicles. EPA is working in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which has also issued a notice of violation to FCA. EPA and CARB have both initiated investigations based on FCA’s alleged actions.

“Failing to disclose software that affects emissions in a vehicle’s engine is a serious violation of the law, which can result in harmful pollution in the air we breathe,” said Cynthia Giles, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in a press release. “We continue to investigate the nature and impact of these devices. All automakers must play by the same rules, and we will continue to hold companies accountable that gain an unfair and illegal competitive advantage.” “Once again, a major automaker made the business decision to skirt the rules and got caught,” said CARB Chair Mary D. Nichols. “CARB and U.S. EPA made a commitment to enhanced testing as the Volkswagen case developed, and this is a result of that collaboration.” The Clean Air Act requires

vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate to EPA through a certification process that their products meet applicable federal emission standards to control air pollution. As part of the certification process, automakers are required to disclose and explain any software, known as auxiliary emission control devices, that can alter how a vehicle emits air pollution. FCA did not disclose the existence of certain auxiliary emission control devices to EPA in its applications for certificates of conformity for model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks, despite being aware that such a disclosure was mandatory. By failing to disclose this software and then selling vehicles that contained it, FCA violated important provisions of the Clean Air Act. FCA may be liable for

civil penalties and injunctive relief for the violations alleged in the NOV. EPA is also investigating whether the auxiliary emission control devices constitute “defeat devices,” which are illegal. In September 2015, EPA instituted an expanded testing program to screen for defeat devices on light duty vehicles. This testing revealed that the FCA vehicle models in question produce increased NOx emissions under conditions that would be encountered in normal operation and use. As part of the investigation, EPA has found at least eight undisclosed pieces of software that can alter how a vehicle emits air pollution. FCA US LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., a multinational corporation. To read the notice of violation, visit EPA’s website at: https://www.epa.gov/fca.

Exelon files property tax appeal From A1 2012 appeals last spring but has yet to make a ruling because attorneys for both sides are still filing arguments. Hearings have not yet been set for the subsequent PTAB appeals. Exelon paid more than $33.7 million in real estate taxes in 2016 to 11 taxing bodies, which include Ogle County, Rockvale Township, Byron School District, Oregon School District, Oregon Park District, Byron Fire District, Rock Valley College, Byron Public Library District, Byron Museum District, Byron Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Community College.

The Byron School District received the largest share of that money — $18.6 million. The value of the Byron Generating Station has frequently been disputed throughout the 30-year history of the facility. The former Quad Graphics plant, now used only as a warehouse, is assessed at $906,471, but the current owners, Mt. Morris Business Park LLC, Downey, California, set the value at $122,761 in the appeal. Harrison said an appraisal of the plant, submitted by the owners, set its market value at $400,000. Assessments are usually one-third of the market value. Last year, the plant was assessed at $895,912, and Mt. Morris Business Park LLC,

which has no connection to the Village of Mt. Morris, set the value at $125,000. The BOR upheld the assessment, and the owners appealed that ruling to PTAB. The Mt. Morris Village Board agreed Jan. 10 to support the Oregon School District, which has filed as an intervenor, along with Mt. Morris Township and the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District. Village president Dan Elsasser said the village will lose $13,000 in tax revenue if the appeal is successful. Besides those four, other affected taxing bodies include Ogle County, Mt. Morris Public Library District, and Highland Community College District. The assessment was also

appealed in 2015. According to Ogle County records, Mt. Morris Business Park LLC purchased the plant in February of 2015 for $375,000. Former owners Quad Graphics, headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, shuttered the plant in 2011, ending 113 years of printing at that location. The business, originally called Kable Brothers Printing, was founded in 1898 by twin brothers Harvey and Harry Kable. For decades the printing plant was the village’s largest employer, at one time providing jobs for more than 2,000 people. Quad Graphics currently leases the property as a warehouse.

Oregon adopts riverfront zoning ordinance By Zach Arbogast zarbogast@oglecounty news.com The Oregon City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Jan. 10 regulating riverfront zoning. The ordinance adopts the Riverfront Zoning Recommendation from Teska Associations, Inc, as outlined in the city’s comprehensive plan. It sets standards for new buildings within the riverfront in order to create what they call a “by-right” zoning district; where

developers can skip the process of obtaining special permits or variances as long as they meet the zoning standards. The goal is to stimulate economic growth by creating a beautiful, more uniform riverfront area that is also easier to develop business within. Commissioner of Public Property Jim Barnes voiced concerns. “Are we telling them what color they can paint their building, or color roof they can have?” he asked. Mayor Ken Williams said

riverfront zoning ordinance protects existing buildings as long as they maintain their original function; existing residents won’t need to make changes, nor would anyone buying their homes to continue residential use. If it were to turn into a business, it would be forced to adhere to zoning standards. Go to cityoforegon.org and click on “documents” in the City Government section to read the city’s comprehensive plan, which contains the details of the

Riverfront Zone. In other business, Street Commissioner Thomas Izer said he had received questions from citizens asking why parking is not allowed on Lilliemoor Lane. According to Motor Fuel Tax guidelines, 30 feet from curb to curb is required for parking, which Lilliemoor does not meet, he said.

of alcohol, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference March 13.

Jan. 13 Melissa Salsbury, 44, Rockford, residential burglary, jury status call Jan. 23. Andrew Jacobson, 32, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, status hearing Jan. 20. Oscar Milan, 25, Rochelle, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, preliminary hearing Jan. 25. Jeff McNelis, 30, Mendota, retail theft, preliminary hearing Jan. 25. Nicholas Morrissette, 24, Genoa, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, status hearing Feb. 24. Anthony King, 37, Kings, obstructing justice, status hearing Feb. 24. Skylar McBride, 38, Mt. Morris, child pornography, obstructing justice, status hearing Feb. 24. Michael Koch, 53, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Feb. 10. Tyler Zies, 18, Rochelle, residential burglary, criminal trespass to a residence, status hearing Jan. 20.

The city council meets again on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oregon City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

State’s Attorney Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric D. Morrow reports the following court activity. Jan. 9 Lisa Smith, 27, Oregon, aggravated battery, domestic battery status hearing Jan. 23. Thomas O’Neal, 23, Oregon, aggravated battery, jury status call Jan. 23. Holly Merson, 37, Davis Junction, domestic battery, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Ricky Barnett, 55, Davis Junction, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Eduardo M. Vega, Jr., 37, Rochelle, predatory criminal sexual assault, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Justin Winters, 33, Princeton, driving while license revoked, violation of an order of protection, plea hearing Feb. 2. Chad Jornlin, 41, Dixon, retail theft, jury status call, Jan. 23. Jeremy Tinkler, 32, Mt. Morris, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Nathan Fraley, 25, Forreston, possession of a

controlled substance, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Autumn Houghtby, 23, Polo, robbery, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Debra Pinchot, 49, Rochelle, disorderly conduct, plea hearing Feb. 9. John Wells, 31, Oregon, aggravated battery, pretrial conference Feb. 14. John Wells, 31, Oregon, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Nicholas Leigh, 21, Rockford, disorderly conduct, jury status call Feb. 27. Willis Yurs, 44, DeKalb, theft, jury status call Feb. 27. Nisan Dean, 21, DeKalb, retail theft, status hearing Feb. 3. Jan. 10 Richard Burtch, 46, Davis Junction, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, status hearing Feb. 17. Jan. 11 Steven Harms, 61, Rockford, pleaded guilty to theft. Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days periodic imprisonment and

24 months probation. Roe ordered him to cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed; submit to random breathalyzer testing; have no contact with the victim; and pay total fines and costs of $1,142. Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude police officers, driving while license revoked, resisting a police officer, preliminary hearing Jan. 18. Allen Clement, 37, Oregon, aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, preliminary hearing Jan. 18. Robert McLain, Jr., 26, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance, status hearing Feb. 8. Daniel Winemiller, 19, Rochelle, attempted aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, pretrial conference Feb. 8. Jill Battersby, 33, Rochelle, aggravated battery, domestic battery, endangering the health of a child, status hearing Feb. 22. Robert French, 41, Rochelle, aggravated

driving under the influence of alcohol, endangering the health of a child, jury status call Jan. 23. Matthew Bettner, 35, Oregon, driving while license revoked, pretrial conference Feb. 14. Eric Peterson, 26, Stillman Valley, possession of a controlled substance, preliminary hearing Feb. 22. Evan Christo, 20, Stillman Valley, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery. Judge Robert Hanson sentenced him to 180 days in jail (time served) and 48 months probation. Hanson ordered him to submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing as directed; cooperate with and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed; perform 200 hours of public service work; obtain and maintain full-time employment or attend college or vocational training; have no contact with the victim; and pay restitution of $543 and total fines and costs of $2,140. Shawn Alms, 33, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence

Jan. 12 Valentin Aleman, 46, Rochelle, pleaded guilty to violation of an order of protection. Judge John C. Redington sentenced him to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with four years mandatory supervised release, and ordered him to pay total fines and costs of $667. Geoffrey Connell, 64, Stillman Valley, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, jury status call, Jan. 23. Richard Jansen, 26, DeKalb, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, status hearing Feb. 23. Mary Hart, 67, Chana, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis, status hearing Feb. 23. Gary Wright, 63, Rockford, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, 402 conference Feb. 9.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. JONATHAN P ACRES; RACHELE WASMUND A/K/A RACHELE ACRES; VILLAGE OF DAVIS JUNCTION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 70 156 AUTUMNWOOD LANE DAVIS JUNCTION, IL 61020 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Jonathan P Acres Rachele Wasmund a/k/a RACHELE ACRES Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

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Lot One Hundred Forty-two (142) as designated upon Plat No. 5 of Harvest Glenn Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the South Half (1/2) of Section 22, Township 42 North, Range 1 East of the Third Principal Meridian, the Plat of which Subdivision is recorded in Book D of Plats on Page 42 as Document No. 01-09248 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois; situated in the Township of Scott, the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 156 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by, Jonathan P Acres, Rachele Wasmund a/k/a RACHELE ACRES Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 201402931; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Ron McDermott 106 S. FIFTH ST STE 300 Oregon, IL 61061 on or before February 14, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 258046-69567 I711827 Jan, 12, 19, 26, 2017

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: L. K. LASWELL Deceased NO. 2017-P-2 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of L. K. Laswell. Letters of office were issued on January 5, 2017 to Barbara J. Laswell, 8643 N. river Drive, Byron, Illinois 61010 as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 12h day of January, 2017 BARBARA L. LASWELL Independent Executor For the Estate of L. K. LASWELL Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHY LLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com January 12, 19, 26, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-KS7 PLAINTIFF Vs. Shawn Patton; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00051 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/24/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 14-09-379-021 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 609 N. Division Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1608190. I712054 Jan. 12, 19, 26, 2017

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. RICHARD G. HESS; CAVALRY SPV I, LLC; RPM COMMERCE, INC., D/B/A SERVPRO OF DEKALB COUNTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 16 CH 85 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, RICHARD G. HESS; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: ALL OF LOT 4 AND PART OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 4 OF BURNS AND GOODHUE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 4, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 5 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO AN IRON POST; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 A DISTANCE OF 140 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, 75 FEET FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 4 THENCE EAST TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 4, THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 506 W Fulton St, Polo, IL 61064 P.I.N.: 14-09-376-002 and which said mortgage was signed by RICHARD G. HESS, mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. as nominee for St. Francis Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County as Document No. 0414797; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Ogle County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Ogle County at 106 S. 5th Str., Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before the February 14, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 16 4125 I711538 Jan. 12, 19, 26, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-KS7 PLAINTIFF Vs. Shawn Patton; et. al. DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00051 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/9/2016, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on 2/24/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 38 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 3 IN APLINGTON'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND PART OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN APLINGTON'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8, 55 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8 THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO; THE NORTH 38 FEET OF THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 3 OF APLINGTON'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF POLO, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 14-09-379-021 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 609 N. Division Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-08190. I712054 Jan. 12, 19, 26, 2017

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