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PORCH FIRE

Summer Stroll

The Grasslands bison herd was very visible over the weekend. / 12

SPORTS

Marcos On Course Polo High School has a boys and girls cross team...again. / 15

Group Forms A new group has formed in response to a feral cat ordinance in Polo. / 3

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Polo firefighters responded to a fire at this home, located on the corner of Mason and Barber streets in Polo on Monday night. Page 2.

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INDEX Betty’s Column......... 5 Colbert Column........ 7 COVID-19 Updates... 11 Classifieds......... 18-20

Election 2020.... 13-14 Library News......... 8-9 Oregon Police...........16 Otto’s Column........... 6

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Property Transfers...17 Sheriff Arrests..........16 Sports........................15 Wiggly Wag............. 10

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Some damage to home in Monday porch fire

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BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com A Polo resident was alerted to fire under his porch by his dog, Cashmere, on Monday evening.

Only the porch was damaged in the fire located at a home on the corner of Mason and Barber Streets. The fire started under the porch and firefighters had to cut the floor open to put it out, Polo Fire Chief Tony Karrow said.

The fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal, but Karrow said nothing seemed suspicious and it’s likely to be accidental.

Firefighters were called to the scene around 9 p.m. and were back home by 10:15 p.m.

“The owner and the wife weren’t home,” Karrow said Tuesday. “The son was. It wasn’t a bad deal. The guy slept in his own bed last night.”

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Polo firefighters responded to a fire at this home, located on the corner of Mason and Barber streets in Polo on Monday night. Here, a firefighter steps up to the ground after personnel removed the floor of the home’s porch.

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Even though the morning was filled with clouds, we welcomed the refreshing rain. For now, the summer season is winding down, yet, it feels as though it never really started. We know that God is with us no matter the season.

For His constant presence, we are truly thankful.

This morning in church, we were greeted by Sandra Ford. Our service was led by Pastor Charlotte Hoppe in our new building. We continue to take precautions to protect one another.

The building may be new, but it already feels like home.

The moving process is still going on.

Our decorating committee continues to meet and decide on furnishing for the new space.

The old building holds many memories for all of us. This new building will

be a place to build new memories for many years to come.

It seems everyone has started getting comfortable with their new routines.

The high school has found ways to include sports, however, the lights of the football field are missed at this time of the year. For our athletes, we are cheering you on in every sport.

This past week marked the beginning of my fall semester. We started out this week by making introductions by video and in print.

There are many new people starting this journey. We are all looking forward to working with one another over the next few months.

Our small group from school is missing our interactions in the classroom.

I chose this program for the in-person learning aspect. Since we have moved to learning online lessons, I am truly grateful for the relationships formed in the first year of classes.

I am especially grateful for the constant encouragement from my close friends, work partners, and my loving church family. Sweet words from the people I look up to are like virtual hugs that I can take with me.

This has been a challenging year for all of us. I remember a conversation between my friends at the very beginning of the year. We talked about how

this was going to be our year. We had such high expectations. We encouraged each other to face our fears and chase our dreams.

Just a few months in, everything was put on hold. Our encouraging words started to fade. For some, their dreams went on hold. For others, we had to keep moving even through disappointments.

As we adjusted, we sent loving messages and kind words to one another.

We encouraged each other to keep going.

Within each interaction, God was there.

I know that God brings people into our lives for a purpose.

Right now, God made sure I was surrounded by those who would encourage me. Every day, I look for opportunities to share that encouragement with others. We may not always understand the exact circumstances, but can offer a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and love.

No matter what tomorrow holds, we are not alone. We can overcome big and small challenges because God is with us.

He is in the relationships we have with our family, our friends, and our church families.

I hope to see you in one of our neighborhood churches or on Facebook live.

Come and hear the message of encouragement. Join us for a time of worship in our little church in the country.

POLO

Project Humane Polo wants to establish TNR program in city

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com A group of Polo citizens has organized as Project Humane Polo in response to the city council’s recent ordinance aimed at controlling the city’s feral cat population.

Multiple Polo residents raised concerns to the city council at a Sept. 17 meeting regarding a recent ordinance passed with the intention of controlling the city’s feral cat population.

The ordinance includes fines for people feeding cats outdoors and limits the number of animals that can be “owned” to four.

Residents Ashley Rinehart, Penny Burkart, Pam Shore and Cheryl Galor are working with Happy Tails Humane Society President Mark Razo on the project.

Project Humane Polo has requests of the city council that include a discussion with “mutual respect,” a commitment to humane solutions with animal issues and working together to implement a trap neuter release program to manage the cat population.

The city has said it’s considered a TNR program at recent meetings, but having to spend money on one has been an issue. Project Humane Polo has said it would work to raise

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Project Humane Polo members (from left to right) Cheryl Galor, Penny Burkart, Ashley Rinehart and Pam Shore meet with Happy Tails President Mark Razo about plans to approach the Polo City Council regarding its new feral cat ordinance. the money for the costs.

Project Humane Polo believes feed ban laws and ordinances are an “ineffective and cruel” approach to feral cats.

Feral cats have long been an issue in the Polo council chambers.

“People are sick and tired of cats

being in and defecating in their yard and finding them, some dead,” Alderman Randy Schoon said at the Sept. 17 meeting. “It’s a problem.

People feed them and people leave that food out. It attracts cats and more animals. It’s a problem in this town and it needs to stop.”

Project Humane Polo will be working with Razo and Happy Tails going forward and is preparing a presentation to make to the city council, likely at its Sept. 21 meeting.

Those that want to get involved with Project Humane Polo can reach out at PoloilTNR@gmail.com.

OREGON

Another Sledgehammers’ noise complaint arrest Pub manager is arrested for disorderly conduct on Sept. 4

BY JEFF HELFRICH ​​​​​​​jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Another Sledgehammer’s bar employee has been arrested for disorderly conduct stemming from a noise complaint.

Justin Coltrain, listed in the Ogle County Sheriff’s arrest report as Sledgehammer’s pub manager, was arrested on Sept. 4 at the 1450 North Illinois 2 location and released on an I-Bond to appear in court at a later date.

Sledgehammer’s Owner Jason Stombaugh and

Sledgehammer’s is located on Illinois 2 north of Oregon.

Pub Manager Melissa Wall have each been arrested twice in recent weeks for disorderly conduct stemming from noise complaints.

The Ogle County Board is currently working on a county noise ordinance that could be approved

at its Sept. 15 meeting due to the complaints that have come from Sledgehammer’s “every weekend” this summer according to Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle.

VanVickle told Ogle County Newspapers last week that he plans to continue to make arrests if complaints continue and there are residents willing to press charges.

The reason different Sledgehammer’s employees are being arrested is that Stombaugh could lose his gaming license if he’s arrested for a third time, VanVickle said.

Stombaugh and Wall say they have reached out to the Sheriff’s Office multiple times to meet to resolve the situation, but it has not been receptive. Stombaugh said he’s spent the summer moving bands and speakers to alleviate the complaints.

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OREGON

Oregon storage units a total loss after blaze Eleven departments respond to Sept. 4 fire

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Oregon U Store storage facility at 2897 E. Illinois 64 is a “total loss” after an early morning fourth alarm fire on Sept.

4, Oregon Fire Chief Michael Knoup said.

The call came in at 3:25 a.m. and took approximately four hours to extinguish, Knoup said. Fire crews were still on the scene at 9 a.m. The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation.

Fire crews from Mt. Morris, Byron, Stillman Valley, Polo, Ashton, Franklin Center, Rochelle, Cherry Valley, Leaf River and Pecatonica assisted at the scene. A lack of hydrants in the area required water to be hauled to the site.

There were no injuries sustained due to the fire. The building is 40 feet by 200 feet.

Its construction made things difficult for firefighters Friday morning.

“Those pole barn-type construction buildings are tough,” Knoup said. “Steel falls on everything and you can’t get to the fire.”

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The Oregon U Store storage facility at 2897 E. Illinois 64 is cordoned off by snow fence and police tape following a Sept. 4 early morning blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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LOCAL HISTORY

BY BETTY OBENDORF Curator, Polo Historical Society After I found the war record of Daniel Roby, I wanted to find out about his parents, Sarah Coffman Roby and James Roby.

Linda can find for me the genealogy of a family on the Internet but not the history of the family. That you will find at the library in the obituaries.

I have not been going to the library because of the virus. But Linda did find out about someone in the Roby family already doing research on the family. So I emailed John Davenport and he was glad to hear from me.

He did not have some of these family pictures and someday I will send him the packet of pictures. But for now he could send me the history and answer some of my questions about the family.

Sarah was born to Christian and Elizabeth Chapman Coffman. She was born on Feb. 6, 1815 in Hagerstown, Pennsylvania. She also was called Sallie Coffman Roby. The early last name was “Kaufman.”

Sarah and James Roby were married in 1836. It was not until 1851 that several of the Roby family headed for Illinois. Sarah and James along with their family were among those who traveled west. At that time the rest of the Coffman family stayed in the east.

The family of Sarah and James were Ann 1836-deceased, James Jr. 1839-deceased, David (Daniel)-1840-1862, Sarah Jane 1842-1925, Mary Catherine 1847-1926, Susan 1850-1933, Simon 1853-deceased, Elizabeth 1855-1926, George 1857-1920, and Arthur 1861-1938.

The Roby family members that traveled west were farmers and they settled in Rockvale Township of Ogle County.

Sarah and James Roby

Sarah Roby In 1861 Daniel would have left for the Civil War with the 15th Regiment. He signed up at the Presbyterian Church in Polo to go with Company H. After 1865 the whole Roby family headed for Iowa and lived near Lincoln, Iowa in Grundy County.

John Davenport found no evidence of any of the family having stayed in Illinois. Some of them did move over into Nebraska and so they traveled back and forth.

John Davenport’s great grandfather married the oldest daughter of Sarah and James in 1883 in Iowa.

She had been married once before to Russell Morrow and he had died in 1881. So that was John’s connection to the Roby family.

John described the Roby family as “hardy, patriotic, and ambitious folk who sacrificed a son in the Civil War when living in Illinois.”

Sarah Coffman died Feb. 5, 1905 at the age of 90. She died in Springview, Nebraska. Her husband had already died April 19, 1898.

Sarah had many brothers and sisters. The children in the family of Christian and Elizabeth Chapman

Coffman were: James Coffman 17921848, Elizabeth Coffman 1793-1815, Elizabeth Coffman 1796-Deceased, Daniel Coffman 1801-1852, Henry Coffman 1801-1877, Ellen Coffman 1805-1892, Rachel Minkiny Coffman-1806-1858, David Coffman 18061885, Christopher Coffman 1806-1904, John C. Coffman 1811-1896, Sarah Coffman 1815-1905, Mary Coffman 1815-Deceased, George Coffman 1817-Deceased, Sallie Coffman 1819-Deceased.

A number of the Coffman family eventually made their way to this area with a number of them staying.

Jeff & Joe’s First Jeep Jamboree Sept. 26: Jump in your Jeep and join the fun in Downtown Polo from 1pm-5pm. Sponsored by Jeff’s Refs & Chesty P’s. Free drawing for shirts at 4 p.m.

Garage sales will be Sept. 26.

Be sure you visit our local downtown business’s while out visiting the garage sales.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner the last Monday of September is canceled.

show civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. Services provided to the community should be based on volunteerism outside of the nominee’s normal employment duties.

Those wishing to nominate a candidate that they feel is deserving of these prestigious awards can send in your contact information, the nominee information and the reason you feel the candidate is deserving of this prestigious award to the Polo Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064.

POLO CHAMBER CHATTER 50-50 Raffle Tickets The Polo Chamber is selling 50-50 raffle tickets from the Car Show that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tickets are available at Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc., Chesty P’s, Jeff Refs, Haldane Custom, and First State Bank.

Stop by one of these businesses to purchase your tickets.

Thank you for supporting the local businesses and the Polo Chamber of Commerce.

The drawing will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Louise Quick Park.

Chili Cook Off The Polo Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook Off that was scheduled for Sept.

26 will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Town-Wide Garage Sales

Citizen, Volunteer of the Year Each year the Polo Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Polo citizen as the Citizen of the Year and one citizen as the Volunteer of the Year.

Eligible nominees should consistently

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Ogle voted for township organization in 1869 Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon has researched the people, places and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK In 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state in the Union, we were divided into 15 counties with what is now Ogle County, being a part of three counties, Madison, Bond and Crawford counties.

Now there are 102 counties in the state of Illinois. Most counties in Illinois were named after early American leaders, especially of the American Revolutionary War era.

Township government was America’s oldest form of government. This form of government was created in Illinois by the state constitution in 1848.

Each county in Illinois was given the option to choose between the township or the county commission form of government.

Nov. 6, 1869 the electorate of Ogle County voted for township organization 1,024 to 50. The county was divided into 20 townships by William Walmsley, Henry Hill and Daniel Pinchney.Today there are 24 Ogle County Townships.

Ogle County is one of 85 counties in the state which chose the township form of government. The remaining 17 counties do not have townships.

Illinois townships hold annual meetings on the second Tuesday of each April.

There have been several changes in township boundaries with new townships formed from our larger townships. Some changed their names.

Rockvale Township underwent two name changes.

Originally it was called Charlotte, later Brooklyn and finally Rockvale. The most recent change came in 1993 when

This map of Ogle County is from 1900. Image provided by Otto Dick the residents of Oregon and Nashua Townships voted to merge and is now called Oregon-Nashua.

Oregon- Nashua Township Officials are Sharon Bowers Supervisor, Cecilia Zimmerman Clerk, Gary Bolthouse assessor and Tim Leary Road Commissioner. There are a total of 96 Township Officials in Ogle County.

Marilyn and I are enjoying drives through Ogle County Townships.

We locate the cemeteries, churches, schools, towns, depots, bridges, historic homes, creeks, historic signs and roads.

We have been amazed at the number of single lane gravel roads. One road on the Carroll and Ogle County border had two names. The east half in Ogle had one name and the west half of the same road in Carroll

County had a different name.

So you could be driving down the center of the road with two names.

One little town must have cats at every house. I wonder how many people in Oregon have at some time or other driven on roads in each township in Ogle County. I have lived in Oregon 69 years and now we are visiting several townships for the first time.

During our evening drives it is interesting talking to the local residents. I explain who we are and why we stopped by.

The majority of them are friendly and enjoy telling us the history of their family and interesting happenings in their neighborhood. Recently one gentleman looked at me and said, “You’re Mr. Dick, you were my teacher at Dixon High School”.

Viewing the Ogle Township map, most of the townships contain 36 one mile sections. Six townships that border Lee and Carroll Counties contain approximately 18 square mile sections.

Ogle County is divided by the Third Principal Meridian with six townships located on the east side. The six eastern townships were laid out by the Governmental Survey using the 3rd Principal Meridian with the remaining western townships surveyed in the 4th Principal Meridian.

This explains why the east-west township lines do not meet at Meridian Road in Ogle County.

Finally Oregon Township is located between Pine Creek Township on our west border and Pine Rock Township on our east border (between water and rocks).

year, but those who participated navigated it well. It was thanks to our donors that we were able to use that option.

We would like to thank the following for their donations that helped our program to be a success: Exelon, Sullivan’s, Spectrum Preferred Meats, Rat Worx, MM Super Wash, Custom Seal & Rubber Products, Kandu LLC, Sterling Federal

Bank, Paul Smith, Reising Insurance, Gesin, Inc., Hough’s Maple Lane Farm, and the Oregon Soap Shoppe.

We also have a jar on the counter where people drop change for the summer reading program. This year’s total for those anonymous donations was $113.30. Every penny counts!

We are very fortunate to live in a community that cares about the chil-

dren.

We are grateful for all the support we receive. Even at this strange time, we will continue to serve the best we can.

Thank you!

PUBLIC VOICE Library says thanks Dear Editor,

The Mt. Morris Public Library would like to thank all of the sponsors for this year’s summer reading program.

It was a very strange summer for all of us, but the support from the community has made things so much easier.

We had to use a virtual format this

Sincerely, Mary Cheatwood

Director, Mt. Morris Public Library Mt. Morris

SPORTS COLUMN

R

ecently, Erin Sellers posted a classic photo on Facebook of Dale Hall, Terry Olson, Dwight Sellers and Bill Jenkins standing together on the Polo practice football field.

Those four men impacted the young, impressionable minds of Marco students and athletes from the late 60s into the 1990s.

As we witness an absence of discipline at a nationwide level among today’s young people, I was struck by how different times were in Polo during that era.

Or, should we say how much better they were.

To be sure, Polo didn’t have that market on this. I grew up under a father just like these men and I’m sure every school around had similar leaders.

Here are a few snippets of the comments made

by Polo grads: The Marco dream team, Hallof-Famers, legends, four great men, taught me many things over the years, life lessens, love and respect, highest character, timeouts not their style, privilege to play for them, fun to be around, admiration, etc.

Robert Smith may have put it best when he said he would have tried to move mountains for them.

There you have it. Nearly 100 testimonies from adults who saw their lives changed because of the discipline installed in them by Hall, Olson, Sellers and Jenkins. And, it went far beyond discipline.

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There was so much good-natured humor, the type that wouldn’t be as politically-correct these days. But, that was before the age of entitlement or complaining to mom and dad if you didn’t agree with what a teacher or coach said to you.

At the time, you may not have liked what the Four Horsemen (as another poster referred to them as) had to say, but it was the truth. It might have hurt your feelings or caused indignation, but without a doubt you became a better person because of the wisdom imparted.

Sadly, that has gone missing in today’s public education morass starting from kindergarten all the way to high school.

My elementary teacher wife was nowhere near the Polo foursome when it came to really laying the hammer down, but as the years progressed, even she shared her frustration of more and more roadblocks to disciplining troublemakers and the disruption it would create for a proper teaching environment.

All kids have the potential to be troublesome.

Every time I was sent to the principal’s office, I deserved what I got.

At home, it was plenty of mouth-washings, spankings and groundings. What seemed harsh later yielded fruits.

Proverbs state that adults must be diligent to discipline children because of love for them. But, the Word of God was kicked out public schools long ago.

Instead, a softer, gentler form of behavior that spares the rod has been installed.

One Facebook poster said you were lucky not to be introduced to some kind of marble coated paddle at Polo - the “board of education”, so to speak.

The discipline meted out by Hall, Olson, Sellers and Jenkins was done not so much corporally, but measured in love. They knew the importance of respect for authority, hard work and not blaming others for your problems and made it their life’s work to instill those values in young people.

But, this was before lawyers swooped in and expanded the rights of students. Add in therapy-based tripe and schools have seen their ability to discipline reduced.

Instead of a kid’s legal rights and what the psychologist says, what about returning to a common sense approach to moralistic living?

Would these four gentlemen get by with their style of educating in today’s world?

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BERTOLET LIBRARY Wednesday WhoDunIt This is a ‘Wednesday WhoDunIt’ book discussion group. It’s Reader’s Choice Month: pick any mystery book to read this month and be ready to share your recommendation at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. We will meet outside if weather permits; if not, the discussion will be held, socially-distanced, in the library meeting room. Masks will be required. Bring a friend. No registration is necessary.

Family Story Time We now have time slots available for a private Story Time session with our new youth director, Jana Schlukebir.

These sessions will be held weekly beginning Aug. 6 and will be 20-30 minutes long. Each week will include a story and an art project. Here is what

to expect: Registration is required by 5 p.m. the Wednesday before to reserve a time slot each week. Register through the Sign Up Genius link on our website, bertoletmemoriallibrary.org or call 815-738-2742. Masks will be required for everyone three and older who is medically able to wear one, and when you show up for your session, we will do a quick temperature check.

We will be outside when possible or in the back room when the weather requires it. Dress your kids in clothes that are appropriate for the weather and that can get messy.

Have a family member 16 years or older available to assist kids under the age of six with their project.

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Adult Fiction: Chaos by Iris Johansen, Shadows In Death by J.D. Robb Young Adult Fiction: Unbirthday by Liz Braswell, Where Dreams Descend

by Janella Angeles Juvenile Non-Fiction: The Eagle Huntress by Aisholpan Nurgaiv Children’s Fiction: Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture by Herman Parish, Tractor Mac Worth the Wait by Billy Steers Recycling We are still collecting soft plastics for recycling. Bring in your clean, dry bread, cereal, zip top, and grocery store bags. We also accept outer package wrap from items such as paper towels and multi-pack items.

We are unable to accept book donations at this time.

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POLO LIBRARY Library Open The Polo Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday.

The library building will be open for patrons to come in, browse, and check out items. We will continue to have curbside delivery available if you prefer to not enter the building or are unable to wear a mask.

You can place an order by calling 815946-2713, emailing library@pololibrary. org, or through your PrairieCat/Encore account.

Masks are required for patrons to come into the library. We have disposable masks available to purchase for $1.

Two computers are available for patron use that are over 6 feet away from each other and cleaned between uses. There is a one hour time limit for the use of either computer. To make sure there is a computer available, call 815-946-2713 to

• COLBERT COLUMN Continued from Page 7 Of course not, but I’m still waiting for someone to explain to me how today’s method of discipline is a better alternative.

Instead of principals, coaches and teachers being able to discipline based upon God-given moral values, a series of legal mandates and secular regulations have taken hold.

The problem with this is

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Returned Books Continue to return items as you are done with them through the book drop that will continue to be open 24-7.

After items are returned, they will still appear on your account while they are quarantined, then they will be checked back in and backdated to when they were returned. This means that you may receive courtesy notifications (phone calls, texts or emails) close to the due date of your item(s), or even a first overdue notice before they are checked back into our system even if you have already returned your items.

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Virtual Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Facebook.com/pololibrary

they are like laws, which don’t make us good people or provide spiritual inspiration. Instead, they represent the minimum requirements for behavior – a perfect recipe to be as selfish as possible.

I’m not an expert in psychology or legal issues, but one thing I can confidently say is that kids crave discipline and love.

We owe them that.

When we prevent that from occurring, we are doing them a disservice.

Every Saturday morning a member of the Library staff reads a children’s story.

They will air each Saturday at 10:30 a.m., but you can watch them any time.

Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers at the 2020 Outdoor Concert Series, 6 p.m. Sept. 12, Polo Library Pavilion. Classic country music will be played.

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. You’re welcome to bring a picnic to eat while you enjoy the music. There is plenty of room to practice safe social distancing.

Outdoor Yoga with ADM Studios, 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, weather permitting We have plenty of space in our yard for social distancing. Bring your yoga mat and come ready to enjoy some fall air. Call 815-946-2713 to register.

Coffee with a Cop, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, weather permitting, Library Pavilion

An outdoor, socially distant Coffee with a Cop. If the weather is questionable, please call 815-946-2713 before leaving home to check on the status of this program.

A Note on Donations Due to the need to quarantine items before they can be checked in and put back in their place, we do not have the space to receive donated items at this time.

Online Resources Download Axis 360, OMNI/Overdrive, Libby, and Biblioboard for books and audiobooks. Links to these resources are available at pololibrary.org.

Wi-Fi Access Wi-Fi is available outside of the library building by joining the Polo Public Library Guest Access network, password not needed.

OREGON LIBRARY September: Library Card Sign-Up Month DVDs, books on cd, computer usage, magazines, library of things, hot spots, adult and youth programs and of course books!

That is what awaits you at the Oregon Public Library.

All you need is a library card! Library cards are free to all residents who pay taxes to their library district. Check your property tax bill and see where your taxes are being spent.

If you rent, contact your landlord to see

if you are in a library district. To apply for a library card you need a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID, FOID, etc.) with a current address. If your current address is not correct on the license a piece of mail (or rental agreement) is needed to establish proof of residence. Children 6 years old (and able to write their name legibly) through 17 years old need to have a parent present with their photo ID and proof of residence.

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MT. MORRIS LIBRARY 815-734-4927 or email mmlib@mtmorris-il.org.

Computer Use By Appointment We are allowing patrons to use the

Honor JoLynn Ward At the end of the school year, a number of long-time employees retired. At the end of a normal year, there would have been parties and recognition ceremonies, but 2020 is not a normal year.

JoLynn Ward has been an instructional aide with the Oregon School district for a long time.

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charged the replacement fee. Please call for any questions or material requests 815-732-2724. Read More ~ Worry Less!

unique reading experience. The September story, Apples by Gail Gibbons begins on the path at the main parking lot.

Friends of the Library Grab Bag Book Sale Already missing the Friends Annual Book Sale... well you don’t have to. The Grab Bag Book Sale has begun! This is an ongoing sale and the bags are in the library labeled by genre. You purchase a bag for $5.

There are approximately 8-10 books in each bag. Don’t miss out on this awesome deal! Please call the Library at 815-732-2724 if you have any questions.

Yoga With Jennifer is Back! - Starting Sept. 12 Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.- only 5 spots available. Registration required 815-732-2724

Continued from Page 8 Anyone getting a new library card this month (September) will be eligible to select some free books! Call the Library at 815-732-2724 to find out more!

Now Open for Browsing Come in to pick out your own books. We ask that you sanitize when you come in and please remember to wear your mask.

To best provide a safe environment we are limiting the number of patrons in the library at a time.

Curbside Pick Up will continue indefinitely, but if you wear a mask you may enter the building to pick up your materials, use the computers or copy items.

The building is open regular hours.

You can put holds on items in our Library through our catalog or by calling the library at 815-732-2724 Please continue to return all materials in the outside book drop that is open 24/7. All library materials are quarantined for at least 7 days and then checked in. You will still see these items on your account and still receive notification of overdue until the quarantine period is over.

We are fine free, so you will not be charged for overdue items. However, materials that are not returned will result in replacement costs. This bill is generated after materials are 21 days overdue. As long as materials are returned with no damage you will not be

Browsing By Appointment We are now taking appointments for people to come into the library to choose books. Be aware that there are rules and limits. Contact the library to make an appointment. Please follow the guidelines.

You will be required to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer upon entering the building.

Children will not be allowed in the library unaccompanied. Consideration will be given to special circumstances, but you must contact the library to discuss that with staff. We ask that patrons make their selections in a timely manner. Loitering is discouraged.

It’s Here!

The Oregon Public Library is thrilled to announce the opening of a StoryWalk ® at Oregon Park West! What is a StoryWalk ® ?

It is a book that has been disassembled, laminated and presented page by page to promote reading and exercise on a trail, bike path, or in store windows and as you stroll, you are directed to the next page in the story.

StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT in 2007, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Our hope is that this passive program can be used by all ages, groups, families and the Oregon School District.

Thank you to the Etnyre Foundation and the Oregon Park District, so the Oregon Public Library can present this

computers by appointment. If you would like to reserve a computer, call the library. Please follow the guidelines for computer users.

Only one person per computer. Please do not bring children with you. Masks must be worn in the library. You will be asked to use hand sanitizer when you enter the building before getting on the computer.

You are allowed one hour unless approved by the director for job training, job search, or class work.

Illinois Cemetery Safari - Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.

Join us for a slideshow journey around our state to see the final resting places of famous, infamous and obscure people and animals. You’ll see unique headstones and burial sites and visit the graves of Burl Ives, Chester Gould, Kathy Sh-Boom and Dorothy Louise Gage.

Don’t know some of these names? Join us to find out. Registration required at 815-732-2724.

Oregon Writers Group - Second and last Tuesday of each month Meeting will occur via Zoom- Zoom. com The OWG is a gathering of writers or writer-wannabes who meet to support each other and to further their own writing. The purpose of the group is to help and encourage you in your writing.

If you need brainstorming ideas, we can help suggest ideas or aid with the creative process.

Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. to dis-

She was in Mt. Morris at the elementary school until the fire, and went with her students to Oregon. In the time I have known her, she has been an instructional aide for the English Language Learners.

For the library, she has been a Trustee for a long time, helped when the new addition was being built, and is currently our board secretary. Mrs. Ward, as the children know her, has spent her time recently making masks for people in the community, including library staff.

We want to honor her in her retirement, and for her good works.

A fund has been established in her name. We will be purchasing library materials in her honor.

If you would like to join us in thanking her for her service to the children of the district and her work in the community, you may send a donation with the notation that it is in her honor. cuss This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

Books on Tap Book Club meets on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Cork n Tap to discuss The Grace Year by Kim Liggett.

The 2WBC meets Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss The Lady From the Black lagoon by Mallory O’Meara.

DNA and Genealogy Research: Simplified – Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. via ZOOM DNA testing has become a popular topic. Did you get your results and now you don’t know what to do with them? This program will discuss the different DNA tests and compare the major testing companies. Learn to use your genealogy skills to unravel the mysteries of your DNA results. Join our Zoom call with Steve Szabados, Genealogist. Register at 815-732-2724. Registration required.

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Curbside Pickup, Inter Library Loans Curbside pickup is during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Starting on Sept. 5, we will again be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours are subject to change based on demand and public health.

We will notify of all changes as they come. Inter Library Loans are available.

Mt. Morris patrons can place holds through the catalog or by calling or emailing. Please update your contact information if needed.

Library staff is quarantining all returned items for a period of time.

Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual.

When checked in, library staff will backdate materials.

No overdue fines will be charged.

Patrons can renew or receive new library cards by calling the library at

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SPECIAL EVENT

Wiggly Wag & Walk returns to Oregon dog park Register by Sept. 13 for Sept. 16 event

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com If you and your pup are more than ready to walk and wag, the Oregon Park District has the perfect event for you.

The 8th Annual Wiggly Wag and Walk will be held on Wednesday, Sept.

16, at Wiggly Field Dog Park from 5-6:30 p.m.

“This is a great event for you and your dog!,” said Debbie Leffelman, event coordinator. “Take your pooch on the Hound Hike for fun, exercise, and a chance to win a prize.”

All dogs registered for the event will receive a goodie bag. The fee for the Hound Hike is $4 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $5 for others.

The fee for each additional dog in a family is $3.

“The hike starts at staggered times to allow for social distancing,” Leffelman said. “You do not have to have a Wiggly Field membership to partici-

pate in the fun.”

The membership is only required for dogs entering the enclosed runs at the park. The deadline to register is Sept. 13.

Register for a start time at www.oregonpark.org. Interested pet vendors should contact Debbie@oregonpark. org for more information.

About Wiggly Field Wiggly Field Dog Park officially opened in July 2012 and is the first offleash dog park operated by the park district.

The dog park is a 1 acre fenced offleash area with two separate entries for safety. The park is divided into two separate areas. The first being an open running design and the second is an agility training area.

The park offers water fountains for people and dogs. Wiggly Field off-leash dog park is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk. We ask all owners to have fun, but be responsible.

During regular hours of operation, all users and dogs must have a permit, available at the Nash Recreation Center in Oregon. Proof of rabies vaccination is also required when registering.

Fees are $5 for residents of the park district and $6 for others.

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Trish Leffelman and her dog Garrett visited a previous Oregon Park District Hound Walk at Wiggly Field Dog Park. This year’s event is Sept. 16.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The Ogle County Health Department reported 20 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Sept. 8 totaling 554. Recoveries of documented cases stand at 473. There were three new cases to report Saturday, five on Sunday, zero on Monday and 12 from Tuesday. The OCHD reported its fifth death in the county on July 10, its first since June 1.

Ages and locations of the individuals are not being released to protect their privacy. The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 245 cases in the 61068 zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock. Stillman Valley’s zip code, 61084, has 25 cases in it according to the IDPH site.

Byron’s zip code, 61010, has 74 cases. Davis Junction (61020) has 24 cases. The zip codes that house Oregon (61061) and Mt. Morris (61054) have 51 and 40 cases, respectively. Polo’s zip code, 61064, has 28 cases in it.

Leaf River (61047) has 11 cases.

For the second time in two days, the Whiteside County Health Department has issued an alert about a potential COVID-19 exposure involving a bar, this time in Fulton.

The Whiteside County Health Department is working with Denny O’s in Fulton after an asymptomatic individual who was later determined positive, visited the main bar during their infectious period, health officials said in a Sunday news release. “After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure, typical visit duration and difficulty identifying all close contacts. We are working with Denny O’s to review plans and ensure a safe environment and appreciate their efforts working to physically distance within the establishment,� the release said.

Exposures may have occurred Saturday, Sept. 5, between 1 and 5 p.m. Health officials believe there is “minimal risk to the majority

of customers�, the release said.

On Saturday, health officials issued a news release stating they were working with the Boulevard Pub and Grill in Sterling, after a symptomatic individual, who later tested positive for COVID19, visited an outdoor event while infectious.

The only known exposure at that location occurred at the outdoor event on Saturday, Aug. 29 between 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. “COVID-19 will continue to be a concern for the foreseeable future, so it is the responsibility of every individual to work with and protect local businesses by following their instructions, Illinois Executive Orders and Restore Illinois Guidelines,� the

Sunday release said.

Health department officials reminded residents that every interaction carries some level of risk. “This risk is increased anytime individuals are attending events with symptoms of COVID-19, not physically distancing [6 feet or more], not masked, present for an extended duration, spending time around people they do not know or indoors. A workplace, private gathering at someone’s home, or closed event where protective measures are not observed is just as risky; however, COVID19 cases are more easily able to name their contacts so releases are not issued. “Individuals who visit or visited other times, or were not in the main bar, are not at risk due to this exposure,� the release said. “Individuals most at risk are those who did not follow Illinois Executive Orders and Restore Illinois Guidelines or were within 6 feet of a positive case for 15 minutes or more and are considered close contacts.�

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NACHUSA GRASSLANDS

Bison rock the prairie over Labor Day weekend

BY EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com’ A walk through the water or a roll in the dirt. Those were just two of the Labor Day weekend choices made by some of the bison at the Nachusa Grasslands on Saturday.

As temperatures climbed near 80 degrees, several members of the Grasslands’ wild conservation herd made their way to the pond area just below the interpretative visitor center off of Lowden Road.

Some took dust baths at the edge of the pond exhibiting wallowing behavior to relieve skin irritations or to seek relief from biting insects.

Others, some with calves in tow, walked quietly across the shallow pond to graze on the other side.

Either way, they put on a show for visitors.

“Look there they are,” said Carrie Crago of Gurnee as she pointed to the bison while holding her son Joshua. Her husband, Brian, watched from the family’s vehicle as Cameron, Joshua’s brother, sat on the vehicle’s roof zooming in on the herd with binoculars.

“We’ve been up at the interpretive center, but it’s great to actually see the bison today,” Carrie said.

The pond is just part of 1,500 acres on which the bison can roam.

Nachusa Grasslands, owned by The Nature Conservancy, encompasses 3,800 acres of natural prairie east of Dixon, along Lowden Road, near Franklin Grove.

The herd roams across a fenced-in 1,500 acres and can sometimes be seen from public roads or from the visitor center.

No hiking is permitted inside the fenced bison unit. Other areas of the preserve are open dawn to dusk for hiking. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the preserve.

Officially named North America’s first national mammal in 2016, bison were reintroduced at the Grasslands in October 2014 to help restore the prairie and encourage habitat for other prairie species.

Today’s herd is comprised of around 150 animals, with calves arriving each spring. On Saturday, bison of all sizes and ages could be seen from the gravel parking lot along Lowden Road.

“Cool,” said one woman as she watched with binoculars while standing in the back of a pickup truck.

The open-air visitor center, located at 2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, offers interpretive panels explaining Nachusa’s prairie, woodland, and wetland ecosystems as

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TOP: A bison walks through the pond at a wetland area located just below the Nachusa Grasslands’ interpretive visitor center on Saturday. BELOW LEFT: An adult bison takes a dirt bath alongside the pond. BELOW RIGHT: Carrie Crago of Gurnee points out bison to her son, Joshua, on Saturday. The Nature Conservancy site is located east of Dixon, southeast of Oregon.

well as the ongoing attempts to protect them.

The center also includes bison information, a walking trail, parking area, and bathrooms. It is open from dawn to dusk each day.

The Grasslands are also open from

dawn to dusk with hiking allowed in non-fenced areas. Social distancing of six feet apart is required.

Volunteer opportunities are also available at the Grasslands.

Work days are held every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12

p.m. Advance registration via SignUpGenius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945afa82baafb6-nachusa8) is required. For more information, visit www.nachusagrasslands.org, the Nature Conservancy www.nature.org, or Facebook.

ELECTION 2020

BY ERIC INGLES eingles@saukvalley.com Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski met with residents in Oregon and Dixon on Sept. 6 and told them that she has built a career out of helping people.

She said she wanted to run for the U.S. House in the Illinois 16th District after seeing how things that were hard economically for her family when she was growing up were getting harder for everyone.

The stops were part of a tour of outdoor events for the Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, in November.

“We are obviously campaigning during a pandemic, largely in isolation, and wanted to make sure that we get as many opportunities as possible for voters to interact with me directly,” Brzozowski said. “I think accessibility is tremendously important and, though that has been a challenge, I think this park tour has given us an opportunity to rise to that challenge and give people a safe, socially distant [event].”

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Dani Brzozowski, a Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional District, greets an Oregon resident with an elbow bump during a meet and greet visit to Oregon’s Mix Park. voters in Dixon, Brzozowski mentioned how growing up in a military family helped hone her sense of community. Her father is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Army for 25 years. She herself grew up on military bases before her family settled in La Salle.

She also called out reported comments by Donald Trump referring to service members killed in World War I as “losers” and “suckers,” according to anonymous sources.

Kinzinger on Friday called out the use of anonymous sources, but also said, in a statement posted on Twit-

ter, “the recent reports about comments made by President Trump regarding our fallen service members is deeply concerning, and has left me speechless. This is either the most heinous hit job on a president, or the most heinous comments made by a president.”

Brzozowski on Sunday called out Trump, but also called out Kinzinger for that response, saying “I think Kinzinger’s inability to wholly condemn those comments, that he would question their veracity, we don’t need to pretend, we have a president who has done some ill-advised, some gross things, not just over the course of the administration, but the campaign preceding it and the course of a lengthy career in the public eye. We know that the president of the United States of America says gross stuff. It’s not news. Kinzinger shouldn’t be surprised by it. ... That kind of tacit defense of the president is inexcusable, particularly inexcusable on this topic.”

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ELECTION 2020

Ogle County is seeing spike in mail-in ballots Current count stands at 5,529, compared to 500-700 in previous election years

BY JEFF HELFRICH ​​​​​​​jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com Eighteen percent of Ogle County has already registered to vote in the November election via mail-in ballot.

The number of mail-in registrants stood at 5,529 as of Sept. 3. Usually, it’s between 500-700. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused voters to rethink their habits.

“This is nothing like we’ve seen, even in 2016 when people came out of the woodwork in the count,” Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook said. “It’s stressful on the staff and we can’t get to other stuff. We’re calling people who got things wrong on their mail-in ballot. We have extra people coming in part-time to help out. I’m not sure what the number will be by the election. We’re getting 50-100 a day. It depends on COVID-19.”

• BRZOZOWSKI Continued from Page 13 campaign has become campaign finance reform, specifically calling out the Citizen’s United ruling from 2010 which allowed corporate spending on elections. She called for banning Super PACs, the groups that campaign often on behalf of a candidate using money from corporations, as well as dark money, money raised with no identifiable source.

She also is calling for publicly financed campaigns in order to avoid situations where a candidate can reel in big-money donations.

“Big money in politics has so significantly corrupted the integrity of our democracy that it really is barely recognizable as such,” she said. “I evaluate every policy against a set of values, and the big one here, the chief value, is does this restore power to people or does it

Cook’s fear about mail-in ballots is that they could confuse voters. Some have said they’re getting it just in case they decide not to go out on election day.

“They can’t just walk into their polling place and vote when they have that,” Cook said. “They have to surrender it. I want to get the word out on that and we’ve been putting flyers with them when we send them out.”

Cook said Ogle County learned from March’s election day and plans to be more prepared in November. Cleaning products, which were in short supply during the start of the pandemic, will be easier to get this time.

Some counties have been moving polling places out of locations like senior centers to reduce risk for at-risk populations. Ogle does not have any polling locations at places like that.

It did move one polling location. Polling will now take place in Oregon at the Methodist Church rather than at Nash Recreation Center. The Oregon Park District didn’t want the entire building used and offered only the lobby.

That arrangement made for a tight fit back in March and won’t be done again.

“I can’t put the election judges through that again,” Cook said. “We moved it to the Methodist

Church. All the other places are pretty good spacewise and will just have to set up differently.”

The county will also be installing a secure ballot drop-off box at the courthouse for voters who wish to vote by mail and choose not to use the United States Postal Service. Ballots placed in the drop box will be collected twice daily by the election staff and stamped as received.

“It hasn’t been installed yet but it will be by early voting,” Cook said. “The response to it has been good.”

Cook said issues with the post office may end up impacting Ogle County. She also addressed President Trump’s comments in North Carolina, where he told voters to try to vote twice in the election, once by mail and once in person.

“I think it’s a reckless comment,” Cook said.

“He should be trying to help our system. The repercussions of that will be dramatic.”

The Ogle County voting turnout on Nov. 3 will be hard to predict, Cook said. Especially coming off its highest percentage of turnout in 2016 (73 percent).

“It’s hard to say,” Cook said. “I have a feeling it’ll be close to that or even more than it, even with COVID-19. I think people really want to vote.”

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Another change she hopes to see in the political process is making things easier to actually get people to the polls.

She told supporters she feels there needs to be a change in mindset to make younger people feel there is a responsibility, not just a right, to vote.

“I’m for anything that increases access to voting,” she said. “I think the more people we have participating in the electoral process the better. It’s more democratic the more people we have actually turning out to vote.”

Brzozowski said she is hopeful the change in demographics in the Illinois 16th will lead to better results for her than those seen by Sara Dady, the Democratic Party nominee in 2018 who garnered 40.9% of the vote in her bid to unseat Kinzinger.

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SPORTS

First complete teams for Polo High School since 2007 and 2011

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com Polo sophomores Carson Jones and Bekah Zeigler were set to help their school’s football and volleyball teams achieve success this fall.

They’re still giving it their all for the Marcos, but now it’s traversing hills and flats, 3 miles at a time.

Jones and Zeigler are part of complete boys and girls cross country teams in Polo, which is some rare air.

The boys last had a complete team in 2007, while for the girls, it was 2011.

There have been individuals competing since then, but not complete teams – until now.

When the Illinois High School Association pushed back the fall’s two biggest sports, football and volleyball, on July 29 due to COVID-19 concerns, many athletes faced tough decisions. It was either try a sport that might not necessarily be their specialty, or wait until the winter sports came around.

For Jones, Zeigler and several other Marcos, their choice was to run. Jones had spent all summer getting ready for football, but had to quickly change course.

“It started out pretty hard, but now I’m in shape and I feel good now,” Jones said.

Four out of five members of the boys team (sophomores Jones and Avery Grenoble, junior Wyatt Queckboerner and freshman Carter Merdian) have a football background. Ben Plachno, a sophomore, is the only runner without a gridiron past.

For Jones, the toughest part of running is on the mental side.

“If your head’s not in it, then you’re not in it,” Jones said. “If you’re thinking you’re going to quit or you’re thinking you don’t like it, then you’re

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Polo’s Bekah Zeigler (left) and Carson Jones run along North Union Avenue in Polo during practice on Tuesday not going to do as good as you could.

If you think you can, then you will.”

Zeigler agrees with Jones that the most difficult transition to cross country has been with between her ears, not with her legs.

“It’s more of a mental sport than any other sport I’ve played before,” said Zeigler, who competes in volleyball and basketball. “It’s definitely the hardest sport I’ve ever been in, but it’s also one of the more rewarding too. You’re contributing to your team, but you see the individual results right away. You’re competing with yourself. It just depends on how good you want to be.”

Zeigler and freshmen Ellie Wells and Courtney Grobe were part of a 4 x 100 relay team that qualified for state as Aplington Middle School students, so they do have some background in running, albeit in sprints.

Zeigler, Wells, Grobe and sophomore Teah Almasy were each going to be volleyball players.

The other female cross country runners this year are junior Linnea

Sundman and senior Kaylee Lowry.

The person in charge of getting the most out of this group is Tony Hardin, who coached cross country at Rockford Auburn the last 3 years before coming to Polo this school year. He is a PE teacher at Centennial Elementary School in Polo.

At the first practice back on Aug. 10, Hardin had four girls and two boys to work with, but has successfully recruited more athletes since.

That they weren’t necessarily runners to begin with does not concern him.

“Anytime you can get an athlete coming from another sport, you’re going to benefit from that,” Hardin said. “They’re already competitive.”

When practice began a month ago, Hardin had his runners run 1 mile.

The second day, it was a mile and a lap around the track, and the distance was slowly increased to build toward the first meet, on Sept. 3 at Pecatonica. All of the runners finished the race, with Jones and Zeigler leading the Marcos with fifth-place finishes.

Hardin was proud of his runners the first time out of gate.

“I think they learned a lot about the sport last week,” Hardin said, “but I think they learned even more about themselves, which is really important. They can keep pushing.

They can handle a lot of pain. They can do something they never thought they’d be able to do.”

Polo Athletic Director Ted Alston is pleased many Marcos are giving cross country a chance.

“As soon as this went down with the IHSA, I was sitting in my chair at home, I read the email, I looked at my wife and said, ‘I’m going to have to start a cross country team’ because I know there’s going to be kids that want to compete that aren’t going to be able to compete right now. I was excited about it.

“As a football coach, you don’t want to lose kids to cross country, but as an AD, you want kids doing what they want to do, what makes them happy and what helps them compete.”

old favorites and classic country music.

Bring chairs or blankets, and a picnic dinner if you want.

Call 815-946-2713 for more information.

superintendent at Castle Rock State Park and Lowden State Park, will offer guided hikes through local state parks this month.

Each hike features a different state park with a trail that is often less traveled. Afflerbaugh will lead the group along with providing educational information throughout the hike. The group

will meet at each park the day of the program.

The first hike will be offered at Lowden Miller State Forest on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.

Register for this hike and future ones online at the Oregon Park District by visiting www.oregonpark.org or by calling 815-732-3101.

SPECIAL EVENTS Rhythm Ramblers to cap off Polo library concert series Friday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers perform on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Polo library outdoor pavilion, 302 W. Mason St., in Polo.

The band will wrap up the library’s free 2020 Outdoor Concert Series with

Guided state park hikes return Grant Afflerbaugh, the former site

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OBITUARY VERLA MAE ATTIG POLO – Verla Mae Attig, 99, of Polo, passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Mt. Morris.

She was born Dec 2, 1920 in Reddick, the third child of four siblings to Rev. George and Lulu (Morris) Wykle.

Verla was united in marriage to Denver E. Attig on March 16, 1940 in Washington, Illinois.

They bought a farm near Brookville and moved there shortly after.

Verla was a homemaker who enjoyed

cooking, gardening, and working in the local EUB Church in Brookville, where she often shared her talents.

One son and one daughter were born to them. In 1979, they retired from the farm life to a home in Polo where they lived out the rest of their lives being active in the local Evangelical United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; two brothers; her husband Denver; and a son-in-law, Dale.

Verla was an excellent cook and really loved preparing meals for her family and

friends at her home in Polo.

Verla is survived by a son, Richard (Irene)Attig of Polo; a daughter, Nancy Keyt of China, Michigan; three grandchildren, Michael (Barbara) Attig of Sunnyvale, California, Dr. Amy (Scott) Shockley of Ionia, Michigan; and Brian Keyt of Greenville, South Carolina.

Also, she was survived by two great-grandsons, Kyle and Ryan Attig of Sunnyvale, California and also many nieces and nephews.

Due to the virus situation, a small private graveside service for the family

will be held at Fairmount Cemetery September 10, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for the Faith United Methodist Church and Pinecrest Nursing Home.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks for all the care and compassion given to Verla by the staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home and Serenity Hospice.

Polo Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

To send condolences please visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com

arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for speeding 26-34 miles per hour over the limit. Morris posted a $3,000 or 10 percent bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Morris will return to court on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.

Reginald C. Davis, 40, of Chicago was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for for failure to appear. Davis posted a bond of $171 and was released from the Ogle County jail with no further court date needed.

Sept. 3 William Smalley, 49, of Rockford was arrested for failure to appear. Smalley had a bond of $1,562 pending a court appearance. Smalley remained in the Ogle County Jail.

Alfredo Mendosa, 32, of DeKalb was arrested at 8 p.m. for no valid driver’s license after deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois 64 and Woodlawn Road. Mendosa was released on a notice to appear and will appear in court at a later date.

possession of a controlled substance, improper lane usage and improper transportation of alcohol after deputies were called to the 12,000 block of East Illinois 64 in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies located the offending vehicle at Grubsteakers.

Scott. R. Levan, 48, of Dixon was arrested at 6:19 p.m. for two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, criminal damage to property and violation of the FOID card act after deputies were dispatched to 7506 S. Lost Nation Road for a report of a disturbance with shots fired. Levan was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with the investigation.

Sept. 4 Tiana Dodson, 31, of Rochelle was arrested at 6:36 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies were called to investigate a report of damage to a vehicle at 5426 S. Skare Road. Dodson was transported to the Rochelle Police Department and released on a $3,000 I-Bond.

Richard D’Onofrio, 61, of Monroe Center was arrested at 11:02 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol,

ed to the Ogle County Jail.

J. Balice, 26, of Oregon, for reckless conduct. Balice was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

SHERIFF ARRESTS Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity Sept. 1 Sierra Tongue, 23, of Franklin Grove was arrested at 8:15 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of North Illinois 251. Tongue was also issued a citation for an equipment violation. Tongue was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

Skye Richardson, 21, of New Virginia, Iowa was arrested at 9:01 p.m. for unlawful possession of cannabis after deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 at mile marker 75 eastbound. Richardson was released on a notice to appear and will appear in court at a later date.

Sept. 2 Hayden J. Morris, 19, of Rockford was

Justin Coltrain, whose age and address weren’t reported, was arrested for disorderly conduct after deputies were dispatched to Sledgehammers Pub at 1450 North Illinois 2 for a noise complaint of loud music. Coltrain, the pub manager, was arrested after a brief investigation, released on an I-Bond and will appear in court at a later date.

Sept. 5 Davionne Hardnett, 25, of Rockford was arrested at 10:11 a.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies performed a traffic stop at the intersection of Illinois 2 and Pines Road. Hardnett was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

OREGON POLICE Oregon Police Chief Shawn Melville reports the following police activity.

Aug. 30 Delylah Sensor, 20, of Oregon, was arrested at 11:3- p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Sensor was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Aug. 31 Chelsie N. Boyer, 29, of Oregon, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. on an outstanding Rockford Police Dept warrant for failure to appear for a possession of controlled substance charge. Boyer was transport-

Sept. 1 At 11:13 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of Webster Street involving a 2005 Dodge driven by Catherine Sobecki, 55, of Oregon, and a parked 2019 Chevrolet belonging to Garner D. Stevens, Jr., 72, of Oregon. Sobecki was issued a citation improper backing.

Sept. 2 At 2:28 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of S. 2nd Street resulting in the arrest of Anthony

Sept. 3 At 11:08 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of N. 4th Street involving a 1995 Chevrolet driven by Chris E. Merrill, 69, of Oregon, and a 2013 Dodge driven by Eddie B. Sledge, 35, of Roscoe. No citations were issued.

At 12:54 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the McDonald’s restaurant parking lot located at 201 S. 4th Street where a 2019 Jeep

driven by Jodi J. Whitacre, 50, of Oregon, struck a 2005 Dodge driven by Ernest L. Mack, 81, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

Sept. 4 At 10:41 p.m., police took one male juvenile, 15, of Oregon, into limited custody as a runaway. The juvenile was released into his parent’s custody.

Sept. 5 Katlyn M. Godman, 21, Dixon, was issued a citation at 8:40 p.m. for speedSee OREGON POLICE, Page 17

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

The northbound ramp of Interstate 39 at US 20 will be closed soon to allow for the construction of the ramp, outside lane of US 20.

The work, slated to begin this week, weather permitting, includes the shoulder and the ramp connectors.

The Illinois Department of Transportation said the closure is scheduled to last until Sept. 22.

“Message boards and detour signs will be placed in advance to notify the traveling public of the closures. I-39 northbound traffic should follow detour signs utilizing US 20 eastbound to the Harrison Avenue Interchange,” IDOT officials said in a press release.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.

Aug. 28 James Dewayne Gregory and Lisa Ann Holm, both of Esmond.

Jason Robert Rogers of Oregon and Tara Lyn Ortman of Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Alexander Raymond Hamrick and Cortney Gayle Dusavage, both of Byron.

Dustin James Jacobs and Krista Lynn Hille, both of Freeport.

Sept. 1 Jarrett Avry Reynolds and

Angela Nicole Nordman, both of Oregon.

Michael Phillip Smidt and Samantha Michelle Albrecht, both of Mt. Morris.

John Alan Gackstetter and Maggie Jo Dyal, both of Rockford.

Michael James Siggeman and Danielle Hanna Guard, both of Sycamore.

Leon Mealing Jr. and Stephanie Anastasia Fadden, both of Forreston.

Sept. 2 Adarios Cameron Jones and Rene Dawn Powers, both of Colo-

na.

Matthew Alexander Gorski and Samantha Leigh Cerqua, both of Villa Park.

Dominic Ethan Ehrke and Nelecia Verice Richards. both of Sycamore.

Jakob Leon Ziegler and Tarah Elisabeth Patterson, both of Oregon.

Richard Anthony Stoddard and Shelly Jean Todd, both of Rochelle.

Sept. 3 Lucas Richard Klatt of Dekalb and Breeanne Elizabeth Gulley-Lunardon of Sycamore.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Aug. 28 - Sept. 3.

Warranty Deeds Antionette and Jeff Glowacki and Clyde Raymond Shorter to Matthew Reynolds, 102 Harvest Glenn Drive, Davis Junction, $189,900.

David M. and Kara L. Boyer, also Murphy to Matthew and Megan Thimjon, 1224 Glacier Drive, Byron, $215,000.

Alex Creamean and Emily Bruns to Neal R. and Karen Sue Trainor, 2209 S. Third St., Oregon, $144,500.

Lance L. and Shirley G. Owen to Steven and Lois Little, 110 Autumnwood Lane. Davis Junction, $144,000.

• Eduardo Restani to Brittni Paige Arnold and Dennis S. Mierzwa III, 913 N. Main St., Rochelle, $114,900.

The late James A. Brown by heirs to Gene R. and Lynn D. Joiner, 121 Flambeau Lane, Dixon, $$177,000.

Robert and Dana L. Mifflin, also Harris

• OREGON POLICE Continued from Page 16 ing, 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Sept. 6 Bennett G. Williams, 50, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 2:59 p.m. for speeding, 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

One parking citation and four verbal warning issued Aug. 31- Sept. 6.

to Gregory E. and Donna M. Majeski, 1133 Barbary Court, Rochelle, $233,000.

James and Melissa Normoyle to Carl J. Ogren and Nona J. Green, one parcel on N. Kylewood Drive, Stillman Valley, $37,000.

Judith E. Meives to Jocelyn Lopez, 101 Center Ave., Chana, $68,000.

Laurie E. Albini and John W. Smith to Genaro Rodriguez and third party Flagg Township, 1192 Westview Drive, Rochelle, $112,000.

Gary G. Groenewold to LSFM LLC, one parcel in Mt. Morris Township, $468,265.

Cwabs Inc. Asset backed certificates, Bank of New York Mellon, trustee to Ron Gallagher, 610 S. Fourth St., Oregon, $45,521.

Alyson Kinsey Stahlheber to Aaron E. and Christina A. Sitze, 305 S. Second St., Oregon, $50,000.

Homar Investments LLC to Dillon E. Dixon, 1008 S. Fifth St., Oregon,

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 Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 Checking a Subject / Vehicle...........4 Citizen Complaints........................... 18 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...........8 Assist EMS / Other Dept...................9 Disturbance / Domestic Battery...... 3 911 Hang-up / Open Line...................4 Lockout Vehicle / Building................6 Ordinance Violations..........................2 Traffic Stops........................................ 7

$86,000.

Gary G. Arbogast to Debra V. and Jerry D. Russell, 371 Daysville Road, Oregon, $162,000.

Jeffrey S. Meyer to David and Marsha Folk, 506 W. Oregon St., Polo, $101,000.

Ryan D. and Kira Guenzler to Yasmina and Victor Quintana Ruiz, 314 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $114,000.

William Breeland and Karon Duffy to Alex and Emily Creamean, 3160 E. Ridgewood Court, Oregon, $300,500.

Lawrence L. Bruckner to Gary D. Oltmanns, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $4,750.

Your Rental Solutions-Realington Enterprises LLC to Issac V. Alvarez, 5482 N. German Church Road, Stillman Valley, $210,000.

Douglas W. and Sheryl A. Climenhaga to DLMJ Investments LLC, 909 W. Washington St., Oregon, $35,000.

William A. Degironemo and Forreston Investment LLC to GBG Family Limited

Partnership, one parcel in Forreston Township, $0.

David and Michelle West to Andre C. and Andrea C. Neidig-Trammell and third party Byron Township, 810 Hampton Drive, Byron, $209,000.

Quit Claim Deeds Ajay D. and Anuroopa Dharkar to Debbie L. and David S. Ginesi, one parcel in Taylor Township, $0.

Trustee’s Deeds Eason Dwelling Trust 1, Allan E. and Laurel D. Eason to Darin L. and Paige H. Ballard, 7305 S. state Route 2, Grand Detour, $210,000.

Roach Declaration Trust 20175, William L. and Kathleen A. Roach to David E. and Amanda L. Sweat, 309 E. Main St., Stillman Valley, $111,350.

• Source: Ogle County Recorder

POLO POLICE Polo Police Chief Tim Rockwood released the following information.

Sept. 5 Jonathan S. Webb, 40, of Polo, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Sept. 6 George M. Tuft, 47, of Sterling, was cited for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. He was released on an I-Bond.

General Calls for Service Aug. 24-Sept. 6 Citizen Complaints-Assist...............18 Animal Complaints.............................3 Disturbance-Domestic.......................3 Fire-Medical Assist............................. 1 Alarm-Open Door................................ 1 Lock Out.............................................. 4 911 Hang Up.........................................2 Traffic Stops ................................... 20 County Assists....................................2

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Ogle County clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

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identified above.

2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is Rhonda Rosemary Riesselman.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to LEGAL NOTICES identify it with 101 reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of Oregon; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows: 405 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 6.

A. Name of MortRhonda gagor: Rosemary Riesselman B. Name of Mortgagee: Union Savings Bank C. Date of Mortgage: April 30, 2015 D. Date of Recording: May 5, 2015 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201502401 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before October 16, 2020, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY TAKEN BE AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 Sept, 11,18 & 25, 2020

OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F Plaintiff, vs.

Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj OTICES 101 LEGAL NJoseph Yabut; Simokat Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that to a pursuant Judgment of and Foreclosure Sale entered in the above entitled on cause December 6, 2019, Brian E. VanVickle will on October 16, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Office, Sheriff's Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 1 in Block of J.O. 3 McConaughy's Second Addition to the City of Ogle Rochelle, County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded December 6, 1900 in Book A, page 308 as Document No. 126131.

Commonly known as 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-24-178-006 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the bid successful shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT open for be inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the

property 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. The property will NOT be open for LEGAL NOTICES 101 inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL Phone 60601. number: 312-6516700. Attorney file number: 20-009287.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@ manleydeas.com

issued on August 14, 2020, to Bridget M. Wolfe, 1601 E. Spring Creek Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMc Carthyllp, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Ore101 LEGALIllinois NOTICES gon, 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, County Ogle 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 14th day of August, 2020.

BRIDGET M. WOLFE, Independent Executor For the Estate of LORETTA J. STANLEY, Deceased

ters of office were issued on September 2, 2020 to Gary Oltmanns, 3308 S. Manor Drive, Oregon, Illinois 61061, as Administrator, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Ore101 LEGALIllinois NOTICES gon, 61061.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, County Ogle 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 10th day of September, 2020.

GARY OLTMANNS, Administrator For the Estate of MARY ANN OLTMANNS, Deceased

ters of office were issued on June 26, 2020 to Mary P. Kearney, of 3719 East Woodland Dr., Byron, Illinois 61010, Independent Administrator.

The Independent Administrator's attorney of record is ELIZABETH V. HELLER of GoldEGAL OTICES 101 L N enberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C., 2227 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025.This estate is being administered without court supervision unless under Section 28-4 of theProbate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminated independent administration.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois, or with the Independent Administrator's attorney, or both,within six months from the date of this publication or issuance of letters of office, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorney, within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Rocio Garcia There will be a court date on my request to change my name from: Rocio Garcia to the new name of: Rocio Belmonte Court Date: September 24, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. At 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL, LEGAL NOTICES 101 61061 Ogle County.

Courtroom #202 Rocio Garcia August 28 & September 4, 11 2020

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

RHONDA ROSEMARY RIESSELMAN, deceased, LINDSEY KNOUP, BRENDON RIESSELMAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES AND OF RHONDA R. RIESSELMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NO. 20-CH-49 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, Lindsey Knoup, Brendon Riesselman, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Rhonda R. RiesselUnknown man, Owners, Unknown Tenants, and NonRecord Claimants of the following described real estate: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of Oregon; situated in the Township of Oregon-Nashua, County of Ogle and State of Illinois.

The undersigned certifies that the entitled above mortgage foreclosure action was filed on September 1, 2020, and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above.

2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is Rhonda Rosemary Riesselman.

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) in Commercial Addition to the City of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F Plaintiff, vs.

Tasj Nicole S. Yabut, AKA Tasj Yabut; Joseph Simokat Defendants.

Case No. 2019CH71 930 North Main

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee for Deutsche MortSecurities gage Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 20044 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jana L. Bricker; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH80 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Kim D. Krahenbuhl Kim D. Krahenbuhl Sale entered in the WilliamsMc Williams above cause on McCarthyLLP CarthyLLP the 12/14/2018, P.O. Box 339 P.O. Box 339 Sheriff of Ogle Oregon, IL 61061 Oregon, IL 61061 County, Illinois will (815) 732-2101 (815) 732-2101 on October 16, kkrahenbuh kkrahenbuhl@ 2020 at the hour of wilmac.com l@wilmac.com 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Sept. 4, 11 & 18, Sept. 11,18 & 25, ELIZABETH V. September Complex 2020 11, 18, 25, 2020 2020 HELLER, #6207038 Safety 202 S. 1st St. Goldenberg Heller STATE OF IN THE CIRCUIT & Antognoli, P.C. Oregon, IL 61061, STATE OF ILLINOIS COURT OF THE or in a place otherILLINOIS 2227 South State IN THE CIRCUIT FIFTEENTH wise designated at IN THE CIRCUIT Route 157 COURT OF THE JUDICIAL the time of sale, COURT OF THE Edwardsville, 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE County of Ogle and Illinois 62025 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY, State of Illinois, sell 618-656-5150 CIRCUIT COUNTY OF ILLINOIS - IN at public auction to COUNTY OF OGLE PROBATE OGLE Aug. 28, Sept. 4 & the highest bidder 11, 2020 for cash, as set IN THE MATTER IN THE MATTER In the Matter of the forth below, the OF THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE Estate of DAVID R. following described OF: KEARNEY, real estate: OF: LORETTA J. STAN- MARY ANN Deceased.

LOT 1 IN BLOCK LEY, Case No. Publication Notice 8, IN THE VILLAGE OLTMANNS, 2020-P-52 of Court Date for OF MT. MORRIS, Deceased.

Deceased.

Request for IN OGLE COUNTY, No. 2020 P 60 Name Change No. 2020 P 64 CLAIM NOTICE ACILLINOIS, CORDING TO THE (Adult) NOTICE IS GIVEN State of Illinois, PLAT CLAIM NOTICE OF RECLAIM NOTICE to the creditors of Circuit Court, Ogle SURVEY OF SAID Notice is given of the death of DAVID County BLOCK 8, MADE the death of LoretNotice is given of R. KEARNEY, of Case Number MAY 26, 1937 AND ta J. Stanley. Let- the death of Mary Ogle County, Illi- 2020MR000042 IN RECORDED ters of office were Ann Oltmanns. Let- nois, and that let- Request of: BOOK E OF PLATS issued on August ters of office were ters of office were Rocio Garcia PAGE 108 IN THE 14, 2020, to Brid- issued on Septem- issued on June 26, There will be a RECORDER'S get M. Wolfe, 1601 ber 2, 2020 to Gary 2020 to Mary P. court date on my OFFICE OF SAID E. Spring Creek Oltmanns, 3308 S. Kearney, of 3719 request to change COUNTY; SITUATED Road, Oregon, Illi- Manor Drive, Ore- East Woodland Dr., my name from: IN THE Illinois Rocio Garcia nois 61061, as Ex- gon, Illinois 61061, Byron, COUNTY OF OGLE ecutor, whose at- as Administrator, 61010, Indepen- to the new name AND THE STATE torney is Kim D. whose attorney is dent Administrator. of: Rocio Belmonte OF ILLINOIS. The Independent Court Date: Kim D. Krahenbuhl, PIN 08-27-405-008 Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMc Administrator's at- September 24, Improved with WilliamsMcCarthyllp, 607 CarthyLLP, 607 torney of record is 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Single Family Washington Street, Washington Street, ELIZABETH V. At 106 S. 5th Home P.O. Box 339, Ore- P.O. Box 339, Ore- HELLER of Gold- Street, Oregon, IL, COMMONLY gon, Illinois 61061. gon, Illinois 61061. enberg Heller & 61061 KNOWN AS: Claims against the Claims against the Antognoli, 301 W. Main Street P.C., Ogle County. estate may be filed estate may be filed 2227 South State Courtroom #202 Mount Morris, IL in the office of the in the office of the Route 157, Ed- Rocio Garcia 61054 Clerk of Court, Clerk of Court, wardsville, Illinois Sale terms: 10% August 28 & Ogle County Ogle County 62025.This estate September 4, 11 down of the high-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Brandi L. Everling; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN HEREBY that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in the entered above cause on the 07/10/2020, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 16, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Complex Safety 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: LOT FORTY-EIGHT (48) AS DESIGNATED UPON THE FINAL PLAT OF ROSE MEADOWS - PHASE I A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 30, 25 TOWNSHIP NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIMERIDIAN PAL AND PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 RANGE NORTH, 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVI-

chasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condo101 LEGAL NOTICES minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the be sale shall 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 14-20-01747.

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Sale terms: Bidders must present, STATE VOLUNTEERS 126 atREAL the E time of 200 sale, a cashier's or certiCASA fied check for 10% 15th Judicial of the successful bid amount. The Circuit (Lee/ balance of the Carroll/Ogle successful bid Counties) shall be paid within is seeking volun24 hours, by similar teers in the Ogle County area to ad- funds. The subject vocate for children property is offered in the Ogle County for sale without any representation as court system into quality or quanvolved in abuse and neglect cases. tity of title and Your involvement without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS can impact a IS" condition. The child’s future. sale is further subContact Trisha ject to confirmation Morrow, Execuby the Court. The tive Director property will NOT (815) 288-1901 open for www.casaleecar be inspection. roll.com If this property is condominium REAL ESTATE 200 a unit, the purchaser of the unit at the IN THE CIRCUIT foreclosure sale, COURT FOR THE the other than FIFTEENTH mortgagee shall JUDICIAL pay the assessCIRCUIT ments and the OGLE COUNTY - legal fees required OREGON by the CondominiILLINOIS um Property Act, Wilmington 765 ILCS 605/9(g) Savings Fund (1) and (g)(4).

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2019CH71 Alan S. Kaufman 930 North Main MANLEY DEAS Street, KOCHALSKI LLC Rochelle, IL 61068 Attorneys for Judge Plaintiff John C. Redington One East Wacker, NOTICE OF SALE Suite 1250 PUBLIC NOTICE is Chicago, IL 60601 hereby given that Telephone: to a 312-651-6700 pursuant Judgment of Fax: and 614-220-5613 Foreclosure Sale entered in Attorney. No.: the above entitled 6289893 on Email: cause December 6, 2019, StateEFiling@ Brian E. VanVickle manleydeas.com will on October 16, 2020, at the September hour of 10:00AM at 11, 18, 25, 2020 the Ogle County Office, Sheriff's Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 930 North Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Parcel Number(s): 24-24-178-006 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the

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AND PART OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 25 101 LEGAL NOTICESRANGE NORTH, 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT FILE C ON PAGE 56 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1995-4713 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP BYRON, OF COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-30-301-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1028 Kingsway Ln Byron, IL 61010 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 ProperMunicipality ty Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction of the thereof 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 and is estate 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 condominium a 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 765 ILCS Act, 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 and assessment legal fees due under the CondoProperty minium Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the

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AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF 101 LEGAL NOTICES THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court or contact file Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 794-9876.

(630) Please refer to file number 14-18-08510.

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are a return of the shall receive a other individuals bidders 08 IN THEdeposit paid. The Certificate of Sale, presently to in admonished DER'S Purchaser shall which will entitle possession of the check the Court OF SAIDhave no further the purchaser to a subject premises. file to verify all Y; SITUAT-recourse against Deed to the real The property will information.

N THEthe IF YOU ARE THE Mortgagor, estate after Confir- NOT be open for OTICES LEGALMortgagee NOTICES 101or mation LEGAL Nof LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 Y OF OGLEthe the 101 sale. inspection and MORTGAGOR HE STATEthe Mortgagee's The successful Plaintiff makes no (HOMEOWNER), OIS. purchaser has the representation as YOU HAVE THE attorney.

7-405-008 Upon payment in sole responsibility/ to the condition of RIGHT TO REMAIN d with full of the amount expense of evicting the property. IN POSSESSION amily FOR 30 DAYS bid, the purchaser any tenants or Prospective shall receive a other individuals bidders are AFTER ENTRY OF NLY in admonished Certificate of Sale, presently to AN ORDER OF OTICES AS: 101 which will entitle possession of the check the Court POSSESSION, IN Main Street the purchaser to a subject premises. file to verify all ACCORDANCE Morris, ILDeed to the real The property will information.

WITH SECTION OF estate after Confir- NOT be open for IF YOU ARE THE 15-1701(C) erms: 10% mation of the sale. inspection THE ILLINOIS and MORTGAGOR the high-The MORTGAGE successful Plaintiff makes no (HOMEOWNER), by certifiedpurchaser has the representation as YOU HAVE THE FORECLOSURE the closesole responsibility/ to the condition of RIGHT TO REMAIN LAW. 101 101 EGAL Ninformation: OTICES 101 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGALPOSSESSION NOTICES 101 LFor uction; Theexpense of evicting the property.

IN includingany tenants or Prospective FOR 30 DAYS Examine the court dicial saleother or contact are AFTER ENTRY OF file individuals bidders THE CITY POLO attorney: Abandonedpresently ANNUAL Plaintiff's admonished REPORT to AN FOR in TREASURER'S ORDER OF OF FOR THE FISCAL ial Proper-possession of the check the Court POSSESSION, IN Codilis & 4/30/2020 Municipalitysubject premises.

Associates, P.C., file to YEAR verifyENDING all ACCORDANCE und, which The property will information.

North WITH SECTION 15W030 REVENUE SUMMARY: Taxes - Vehicle Lease 11,408 - Sales ated at theNOT Frontage Road, IFProperty YOU ARE THE144,842 be open for 15-1701(C) OF Tax Tax 285,056 - Illinois Income Tax 238,734 -THE Personal Property 1 for eachinspection Suite 100,Tax Burr and MORTGAGOR ILLINOISReplacement 24,190 -makes Liquor License 13,075 - Dog License 5,285 - Building Permit 5,464 Golf or fractionPlaintiff no (HOMEOWNER), Ridge, IL - 60527, MORTGAGE Cart/UTV Permits - Utility Tax/Com 77,508 - Utility Tax/Nicor of therepresentation YOU HAVE THE Ed as1,725 (630) 34,363 794-9876.

FORECLOSURE Tax 37,892 - SolicitorsLAW. Permit 250 - Fines 12,146 paid by thetoTelecommunications the condition of RIGHT Please- Dog refer to TO REMAIN Reclamations 24 - Pool 33,669 - For Pool Lessons 1,500file - Park Shelter er not tothe number IN Admissions POSSESSION property. information: Rental 340 - Cable TVFOR 24,70430- Street Openings 600 the - Video Charitable Gaming $300, inProspective 14-18-08510.

DAYS Examine court 19,995 – TIF Payback to General 5,400 – State of Illinois Training Reimbursement funds, isbidders are AFTER ENTRY OF file or contact I3155271 2,000 - Water Receipts - Water 5,445 - Sewer Receipts 620,692 hin twenty-admonished ORDER OFDeposits to AN296,959 Plaintiff's attorney: Sewer Connections 300 Sewer Inspection 100 Scrapping 5,999 hours. Thecheck the Court POSSESSION, IN Codilis &IncomeSeptember On/Off Garbage Collection 216,152 - Extra pick-ups 1,094 State of property isfile 11, 18,- 25, 2020 to Penalty verify 765 all - ACCORDANCE Associates, P.C., Illinois 57,920 – StateWITH of IllinoisSECTION Renewable 15W030 Receipts 27,211 - Redemption of Gento generalinformation.

North C.D. ARE 117,552C.D. 368,328 ate taxes, eral 15-1701(C)of Water/Sewer OF Frontage IF YOU THE Redemption Road,- Redemption of IEPA C.D. 83,909 - Redemption of Sewer Equipment C.D. Burr 148,309 - Miscellaneous assess-MORTGAGOR THE ILLINOIS Suite 100, 89,592. or special(HOMEOWNER), MORTGAGE Ridge, IL 60527, TOTALHAVE REVENUES: leviedYOU FORECLOSURE THE $3,020,497.

(630) 794-9876. said realRIGHT TO REMAIN LAW. Please refer to COMPENSATION SUMMARY: and isIN POSSESSION For information: file number Under $25,000: ChadExamine Beitel, Kayla Lani Bergstrom, Marah Blake, Troy for saleFOR 30 DAYS the Bergstrom, court 14-18-08510.

Boothe, Kyle Brown, Cassandra Bushman, Marla Buskohl, James Busser, Kurt Caany repre-AFTER ENTRY OF file or contact I3155271 vanaugh, Keith OF Chesnut, Harperattorney: Clark, Kristine Clothier, Jace Coffey, Alexia Cox, n as toAN Plaintiff's ORDER Alexandra Dusing, Elmore, Randal Gabaldon, Samuel or quantityPOSSESSION, Codilis Dusing, Clinton & IN McKenzie September Abby Gorzny, Gray, Grobe, Justin Grobe, Gendusa, Sheryl Gilbert, nd withoutACCORDANCE Associates, P.C.,C. J. 11, 18,Adisyn 25, 2020 James Haag, Jakob Kindle, Knapp, Shawn Knight, Tucker Mumford, to PlaintiffWITH 15W030Douglas North SECTION Don Sanders, Jr., Randy Schoon, Vernon Christopher Plachno, Jesse Powell,Road, "AS IS"15-1701(C) OF Frontage Shetler, Judith Shipman, n. The saleTHE SuiteBraiden 100, Soltow, Burr Elizabeth Stamm, Reid Taylor, ChristoILLINOIS pher Thiel, Becca Wagner, Wells, Draven Wells, Kenneth Yingling. subject toMORTGAGE Ridge,Christen IL 60527, tion by theFORECLOSURE (630) 794-9876. $25,000 to $49,999: Sydney R. Clothier, Brian Diaz, Brenden Kane, LAW. Please Bartelt, refer Charles to property is Nathan Millard, Susan fileWaszak. number For information: ndominiumExamine the court 14-18-08510. foreclosurefile or and contact I3155271 $50,000 over: Dennis Christen, Kendall Kyker, Jonathan Mandrell, Mike Mumlace afterPlaintiff's ford, Troyattorney: Randall, Timothy Rockwood. , pur-Codilis & September $690,506.

TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS: other thanAssociates, P.C., 11, 18, 25, 2020 gagees will15W030 North EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware 3,363 - Altorfer 7,490 - Bergy's Autored to payFrontage motive 3,973Road, - Casey's Mastercard 10,622 - Casper's Home Inspections LLC ssessmentSuite 10,800 100, - ChaseBurr Card Services 4,630 - Cintas 5,027 - City of Lanark 17,000 - Civil al fees dueRidge, IL 60527, Construction 14,436 - ComEd 69,241 - Compass Minerals 7,308 - Constellation he Condo-(630) 794-9876.

New Energy 43,205 - Ellen Burgeson 9,984 - Exchange State Bank 6,217 - FerguPropertyPlease refer to son Waterworks 7,662 - Frontier 9,638 - Gasvoda & Associates 3,615 - Haldane 65 ILCSfile number Custom Paint & Body, Inc 9,556 - Hayward Gordon 4,340 - Humana Health 1) and (g)14-18-08510.

243,289 - IL Environmental Protection Agency 390,684 - IEPA Fiscal Services I3155271 (NPDES) 10,000 - Johnson Oil 10,479 - Ken Nelson Auto Plaza 31,208 - Lawson property Products 3,209 - Legacy Prints 3,117 - M. Thomas Suits 34,852 - Morgan's Tree ted in a Services September 8,550 - Moring Disposal 206,965 - Nicor 12,485 - Northern Illinois Enviinterest ronmental 11, 18, 25,Application 2020 11,237 - PDC Laboratories 5,232 - Pines Automotive 3,211 ity, Polo Cooperative Association 9,960 - Postmaster 6,997 - Precision Drive & Control ers other 4,280 - Sauk Valley Media 3,094 - Sidewalk Rebates 140 - Max Snook, Jr. Conmortgagees crete 3,124 - UMB Bank 62,238 - USA Blue Book 3,990 - USDA Bond Interest equired to 42,000 - Verizon 5,117 - Viking Chemical 17,914 – Watchguard Video 15,040 - Wily assess- lett, Hoffman 86,578 – WIPFLI, LLP 17,250 - Water Deposit Refunds 6,960 - Transand legal fer to Short Lived Account 14,160 - Transfer General to Pool Renovation 100 – Purunder the chase of General C.D. 117,984 – Purchase of Water/Sewer C.D. 369,233 – Purinium chase of IEPA C.D. 83,909 – Purchase of Sewer Equipment C.D. 148,309 Vendors Act, 765 below $3,000 – 121,083.

5/18.5(g-1). TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $2,362.085. sale is Receipts Disbursements side for General $1,126,650 $1,063,693 ason, the Water/Sewer $1,591,377 $1,671,041 er at the Sanitation $217,296 $209,093 shall be MFT $85,174 $108,764 only to n of the Grand Total $3,020,497 $3,052,591 paid. The SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ON THIS 11th day of August 2020. er shall Kristine Clothier o further Treasurer, City of Polo against I, Sydney Bartelt, Clerk of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois do hereby certify that the Mortgagor, above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending tgagee or April 30,2020. ortgagee's September 11, 2020

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee for Deutsche MortSecurities gage Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 20044 PLAINTIFF Vs. Jana L. Bricker; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH80 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 the 12/14/2018, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 16, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Complex Safety 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 08-27-405-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 301 W. Main Street Mount Morris, IL 61054 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 ProperMunicipality ty 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, assessspecial ments, or special levied taxes against said real and is estate offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"

September 11, 18, 25, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS Byron Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Brandi L. Everling; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2020CH21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN HEREBY that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in the entered above cause on the 07/10/2020, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on October 16, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Complex Safety 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 05-30-301-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1028 Kingsway Ln Byron, IL 61010 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

of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality STATE which REAL EFund, 200 Relief 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 be sale shall 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.

expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

EAL E STATE 200 RThe property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective are bidders 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 ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Road, Frontage Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-20-01747.

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION STATE DAYS REAL E30 200 FOR AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF ILLINOIS THE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Road, Frontage Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 794-9876.

(630) Please refer to number file 14-18-08510.

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real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is REAL ESTATE offered for 200 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 pur1/1/2007, chasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay assessment any and legal fees due under The CondoProperty minium 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 aside for set any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The shall Purchaser have no further against recourse 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 individuals other 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 property. the 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

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

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