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COUNTY NEWS

Cases Increase COVID-19 cases continue to climb across Region 1 and Illinois. / 3

POLO NEWS

NEW PUP

Purchase Delayed Polo’s plan to buy a building for a new city hall has been delayed. / 8

LOTS Office A $2.8M grant will help create a new facility in Ogle County. / 12

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What do you do in Polo on a mild Tuesday? Walk your new puppy. Cole Brandenburg holds Tikanni, a 15-month-old Siberian Husky, long enough for a quick photo. Brandenburg and Matthew Rienstra (right) took the new pup on a walk near the downtown late in the afternoon.

One section • 20 Pages

INDEX Betty’s Column......... 7 Colbert Column........ 7 Classifieds......... 19-20 Library News.......12-13

Marriage Licenses...16 Oregon Police...........18 Otto’s Column........... 6 Park District.............. 8

Polo Police................18 Property Transfers...16 Sheriff Activity.........16 State Police..............16

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Christmas Star Project aims to help kids Christmas is nearing and children are getting excited for the arrival of Santa so Polo’s Christmas Star Project has kicked into gear.

“We, the Pine Creek Christian Church, would greatly appreciate the help of the community by choosing one or more stars to gift,” said Sheryl Hopkins, church member.

The project was organized to help low income families in the Polo School District to be able to confidentially provide for their children (ages infant through high school) with gifts during the holiday season.

“Records indicate this has been a tradition since at least 2007 – each year averaging over 100 participants,” Hop-

kins said.

A Christmas tree will be placed in the lobby of the First State Bank Shannon-Polo by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Stars will also be available at participating churches.

“The tree will be filled with ‘Star’ tags of children. Age, size and wish list of

each child will be on the back of the tag,” Hopkins said. “We recommend a $40 limit per child for clothing, toys, books or non-electronic games.”

Gifts should be wrapped with the child’s tag tied to them and returned to the bank by Tuesday, Dec. 15.

“We realize 2020 has made it difficult for many to go out and shop, therefore we have helpers who would be willing to shop for you, either at a store or online,” Hopkins said. Contact Pine Creek Christian Church at 815-946-3949 if you would like assistance.

“We appreciate your help and support with this project. May it put many smiles on children’s face Christmas morning!,” Hopkins said.

CHAMBER CHATTER Christmas Festival Christmas is just around the corner. Watch for information on the second Annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5. Horse and carriage rides, business window decorating, coloring contest, refreshments at the Polo Library, and parade of lights with Santa.

The Christmas Cupboard is open. Stop in and see Carol Garkey. The shop is located at 116 N. Franklin, next to Scholl Insurance.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Business After Hours If you are interested and would like to host a Business after Hours or Breakfast before Business call the Chamber at 815-946-3131.

tact us so that we can announce your special business celebration during our Annual Dinner.

Certificates of Recognition The Polo Chamber of Commerce would like to issue Certificates of Recognition to any Polo Chamber of Commerce business members who are celebrating five years of being in business, or those with five-year increments of being in business in Polo. Con-

Get the Word Out Contact The Polo Chamber of Commerce at (815) 946-3131, polochamber@gmail.com, or mail to P.O. Box 116, Polo, IL 61064 if you would like to post your event on the Chamber Sign, Chamber Website, polochamber. org, Chamber Face Book Page and-or the Chamber Chatter.

We had a long conversation about the exciting and mundane events from the past few years in the Marines. I sometimes forget about all the opportunities Matt has encountered.

I was lucky enough to have a call with Clint, too, this week. Both Clint and Matt attended ceremonies for the birthday celebration of the Marines. He had a fun week with very early mornings. I always enjoy his retelling of the events.

On Thursday night, I spent part of my evening interviewing Ila, the niece of my sister-in-law, Jo. Ila and I talked about reading and book choices for one of my classes. We had a good time talking about books and sharing more than a few laughs.

Once again, many of us were affected by Tuesday night’s storm. With no electricity, my brother, Ben Bittinger and his wife, Jo, picked me up to go for dinner and a much needed visit. There were several people in Dixon with the same idea.

Ben and Jo brought me home and I settled in with my blankets and candles.

I had to pass on homework for the night.

As I sat in the quiet, I was reminded of a sermon from Charlotte earlier this year.

She talked about how sometimes we need the dark to notice the light. The pace of school and work have accelerated over the past few weeks. Sometimes the work feels overwhelming.

In the quiet of the night, I moved closer to the candle to be near the light. When things get difficult in our lives and we feel like we are moving around in the dark, we need to move closer to the light.

We need to move closer to Jesus.

This entire year has been filled with difficult times for all of us. We have experienced loss, isolation, and worry for the health of family, friends, and ourselves. When we lean into the light, we learn to put our trust in Jesus.

Having a relationship with Jesus does not mean we will not face any more storms. It means that even when we are left in the dark, He is with us. He is by our side. We can turn to Him for comfort whenever we need Him. I hope to see you next Sunday as we watch Charlotte give her weekly message on Facebook Live. Please join us for a time of prayer and worship. For now, our church family welcomes you online until we can meet again in person.

PINE CREEK NEWS

BY KAREN MERLAK The tree outside my window has lost its leaves, revealing the empty nests left behind.

Everywhere we look and in every season, we see God’s beautiful creations.

During this month of gratitude, we give our thanks to our loving Father for this beautiful world.

This morning for church, we gathered in our homes to watch a service from Pastor Charlotte Hoppe on Facebook Live. Our church family is blessed to hear the messages of hope from Charlotte.

On Saturday morning, our decorating committee met in the new building. I joined Deb Ohlwine, Katie Pfundstein, Sandra Ford, and Charlotte Hoppe to share our plans for the building. We are looking forward to sharing our space with our community.

This past week, Charlotte’s mid-week prayer time was canceled due to the storms that had taken out the electricity in our surrounding area. Charlotte will be back this week on Wednesday with a time for prayer on Facebook Live.

My son, Matt, called this past week.

COUNTY BOARD

‘We’re seeing roughly 50 or more cases every day. It’s the highest we’ve seen’ - Auman

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Ogle County is currently seeing more than 50 COVID-19 cases per day.

Ogle County Health Department Public Administrator Kyle Auman told the Ogle County Board Tuesday that the county recently recorded its highest daily numbers count since the start of the pandemic.

“We certainly don’t think they’ll slow unless something significant happens,” Auman said.

“We are reporting two deaths today and we have several still pending with the state coroner’s office on when to report them. The death rate here is growing.”

Auman said Region 1 is at a 20 percent positivity rate and residents should expect one in five people in public to possibly have the virus. Ogle

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Workers from HR Support were busy last week running the COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot of the Ogle County Health Department.

County is at 17 percent positivity. Auman said those numbers are concerning and the entire county is at risk.

Auman detailed the Governor’s Tier 3 mitigations that impact gathering sizes at businesses like health and fitness centers, hotels and theaters. The OCHD met with county department heads on response this week and recently recom-

mended schools pause in-person learning until mid-January.

“We only believe it will grow through the holidays with traditions and activities,” Auman said.

“It’s a big bar holiday on the night before Thanksgiving. It’s certainly a cause for concern. With the new mitigations, it should limit Black Friday shopping. We’re asking people to be reasonable and responsible.”

The OCHD has been monitoring increased hospital admissions due to COVID-19. KSB Hospital is reporting significant levels in all beds, Auman said. The state stands at 35 percent availability for med-surge beds and 36 percent for ICU beds.

Auman said Rockford hospitals are being monitored as well, due to how often patients are diverted there from KSB and Rochelle Community Hospital.

The OCHD is currently working on outbreaks at several local locations including long-term care facilities, schools and businesses.

“We’re trying to contact trace, but people are less compliant and higher numbers will make it harder for us to do that,” Auman said. “We’re talking about standing up the Emergency Operations Center and bringing in healthcare providers in those conversations.”

COVID-19 CASES

COVID-19 cases up to 2,311 as of Tues.,Nov. 17 Five deaths in past three reports, 381 cases in a week

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Ogle County Health Department reported 47 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Nov. 17, totaling 2,311.

One hundred and sixty five cases were reported Saturday through Monday. 381 new cases have come in the past week. Ages and locations of the individuals that test positive are not being released to protect their privacy.

The OCHD has reported five new deaths in its last three reports, with two each being reported on Monday and Tuesday. Ogle County has seen a total of 14 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Recoveries of documented cases stand at 1,647, with no new ones reported Tuesday. The OCHD took to its Facebook page Monday, posting a message urging the community to change its behaviors to stop an

elevated level of spread.

“It is important that everyone does their part to disrupt community transmission,” the post said. “The next several weeks will determine the course of COVID-19 response.

Local health departments cannot do this work alone. We need a whole community approach to support our healthcare workers. Hospitals are seeing high levels of activity due to COVID-19.”

“Your role is very important to our region! Please only go out when you absolutely need to, wear a mask if you need to go out, watch your distance, wash your hands, get tested if you feel you have symptoms or have had contact with a case and quarantine if you feel that you have contact with a case or are symptomatic. We want to keep everyone safe this holiday season!”

The Illinois Department of Public Health site said Tuesday that there are 848 cases in the zip code that includes Rochelle, Creston and White Rock.

Stillman Valley has 120 cases, Byron has 454 cases and Davis Junction has 133 cases.

Oregon and Mt. Morris have 208 and 125 cases, respectively.

Polo has 115 cases, Leaf River has

55 cases and Forreston has 92 cases.

The Sauk Valley as a whole reported three additional coronavirus deaths and 170 new cases Tuesday.

The Whiteside County Health Department on Tuesday reported an additional COVID-related death involving a person in their 70s, as well as 85 new cases of COVID-19.

The new cases involve eight people under 20, 15 in their 20s, eight in their 30s, 14 in their 40s, 17 in their 50s, eight in their 60s, six in their 70s and nine over the age of 80. There were also 65 recoveries.

Lee County on Tuesday reported 38 new cases, with six of those from the Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. An additional 27 residents have been lifted off of isolation. The new cases involved four people under the age of 12, four teens, five people in their 20s, six

people in their 30s, three people in their 40s, two people in their 50s, six people in their 60s and two people in their 70s.

Whiteside County has had 3,232 cases and 56 deaths. Lee County has had 1,425 cases, 838 recoveries and five deaths. Carroll County, which did not report updated statistics on Tuesday, has had 905 cases, 687 recoveries and 23 deaths.

The North region (Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties) has seen eight days of positivity increases and seven days of hospital admission increases. The region’s positivity rate decreased for the second consecutive day, this time to 20.0%. Currently, 35% of medical/surgical beds are available and 36% of ICU beds.

The North region (Region 1) is under Tier 2 mitigations and will move to Tier 3 Friday along with the rest of the state.

Illinois had 12,601 new cases and 97 deaths. There have been 597,849 cases and 10,875 deaths statewide.

Sterling has had 9,692 tests and 1,198 cases. Rock Falls has had 4,820 tests and 709 cases. Dixon has had 10,827 tests and 981 cases. Rochelle has had 5,940 tests and 848 cases.

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COVID-19 & SCHOOLS

Oregon schools to continue in-person learning Health department recommended e-learning until mid-January

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The Oregon School Board unanimously voted Monday to continue in-person learning through the end of the fall semester.

The Ogle County Health Department has recommended county schools go to full remote learning from Thanksgiving until the end of the semester due to COVID-19 concerns of people gathering during the holidays and a recent uptick in cases.

Board President Bryan Wills read a statement at the meeting outlining the board’s rationale for the decision. That rationale included the principles put into place in July when the district decided to return to in-person schooling.

The principles included providing for care, safety, welfare and health of children, families, staff and the community as well as providing for the continuity of learning for students.

In-person learning protocols are intended to limit the risk as much as possible, not eliminate it, Wills said, and all policies support students being physically present in school.

“What we developed to mitigate the spread must be balanced against its negative impact on our students and families when students aren’t allowed to learn and interact with one another in school,” Wills said. “Simply put, there is no evi-

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The Oregon High School is located on 10th Street. dence that students being in school is increasing the spread of the virus.”

Wills said Superintendent Tom Mahoney spoke with several local mental health professionals last Wednesday who shared they’ve seen an uptick in adolescent suicide ideation and emphasized an importance of in-person learning as a way for students to socialize “We do want to inform the community that this does not mean we won’t have to shift to remote learning during that period,” Wills said.

“Only that we won’t be preemptively making that determination. The goal is to continue in-person instruction as long as we have adequate staffing and there is not a spread occurring in schools.”

Wills said he understands some families will

not agree with the decision and that the board respects that and will allow families to switch their students to e-learning for the period the OCHD recommended. The district has offered e-learning to those that want it throughout its fall semester so far.

Several public comments were read from parents advocating for and against in-person learning at the meeting.

“We appreciate the extra effort taken to have in-person learning,” Stacy Glendenning wrote. “We have three sons at OHS and have learned that in-person is best. Teachers are making connections and providing experiences that can’t be done from afar.”

Another parent submitted a statement in support of a switch to full

e-learning.

“I’ve seen my family in Wisconsin get sick after a gathering of four people,” she wrote. “Now nine have COVID-19 and two have been hospitalized.

I can guarantee people won’t be safe over the holidays. Please consider those affected outside of school. Kids may show mild symptoms, but others they infect may be more susceptible.”

The board tabled a decision regarding winter sports due to the scheduled meetings with the IHSA, Governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The IHSA put winter sports on hold on Tuesday after the Governor announced Tier 3 mitigations for the entirety of the state.

COVID-19 & PRISONS

One inmate death, virus cases surging at prison

BY TIMOTHY EGGERT teggert@shawmedia.com Amid a surge in the number of active coronavirus cases at Dixon Correctional Center, the first inmate has died from COVID-19, according to authorities.

The inmate, a man in his 70s, died Nov. 6, said Lindsey Hess, public information officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Deaths are not being reported on IDOC’s website, but the John Howard Association, a prison watchdog group in Illinois, reported that through the end of October, at least 29 inmates had died from complications caused by the virus.

No DCC staff have died from the virus, Hess said.

The inmate’s death marks a sobering turning point at the medium-security prison at 2600 N. Brinton Ave., which in the last month has

witnessed an explosion in the number of incarcerated individuals and staff who have tested positive for the virus.

As of Thursday, there are 128 active COVID-19 cases among inmates, and 53 active COVID-19 cases among staff, according to IDOC. On Oct. 12, only three active cases existed among inmates, and only nine active cases were reported among staff.

The first DCC staff member tested positive for the coronavirus on May 24, while the first report of an inmate testing positive for the virus didn’t come until Aug. 30, when two individuals tested positive.

Since then, 129 staff and 311 inmates have tested positive for the virus, totaling 440 cases.

“We are now starting to see a much higher number of daily recov-

eries, which is expected to increase through this week,” Hess said. “It is also important to note that a large number of the offender cases being monitored by the facility involve individuals who are experiencing only minimal symptoms or are asymptomatic and were tested through contact tracing.”

A minor outbreak in cases among inmates was reported in September, which peaked on Sept. 17 at 18 cases.

All of those inmates recovered, and no new inmate cases were reported until Oct. 9, when two inmates tested positive.

The two positive cases came after six new cases among DCC staff were reported the week between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9.

Hess did not offer details about the previous outbreak, but did say that the current surge is primarily among inmates who live in the facil-

ity’s general population section and that inmates of all age ranges have tested positive for the virus.

“The number of positive offender cases has increased due to the style of living units that have been impacted,” Hess said. “These living units present unique infection control challenges because they house multiple offenders per cell.”

Some of the inmates who have tested positive do have underlying health conditions, Hess added, but she did not offer details on whether they were experiencing more serious symptoms of the virus than other inmates who had tested positive.

No known cases exist among inmates with “the most serious [underlying] conditions” who are housed in a separate area of the facility, Hess said.

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• PRISON Continued from Page 4 Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the JHA, said inmates at the prison have reported that some who have tested positive or may have been exposed to the virus while traveling to a hospital for outside medical treatment are not quarantined or separated from other inmates when they return to the facility.

“The perception of the people in the prison is that there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of thought about how people are being quarantined,” Vollen-Katz said.

Staff who have tested positive for the virus work in all parts of the facility, Hess said, adding that the

increase in staff cases “does not appear to be related to any changes or practices within the facility.”

IDOC has worked with the Illinois Department of Public Health and infectious disease consultants to mitigate the spread of infection within its facilities, Hess said.

Visitation at all correctional facilities was suspended March 14, and facilities were placed on administrative quarantine with restricted movement on March 20.

Prisons with confirmed cases of COVID-19 are placed on medical quarantine.

“Dixon Correctional Center activated its Incident Command Center and is aggressively responding to COVID-19 by utilizing FEMA’s National Incident Command Sys-

tem,” Hess said. “The facility is providing around-the-clock medical care, conducting routine temperature checks and screening measures, and equipping all individuals with appropriate P[ersonal] P[rotective] E[quipment], hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap and cleaning supplies.”

Vollen-Katz said the “only way” the virus could have been introduced to inmates at the DCC and at other state prison facilities closed since March is through staff, who daily move in and out of facilities.

“When there hasn’t been a case or a rise in cases after all outside visits were canceled and outsiders have been prevented from going inside the prison, staff seem to be the most common vector,” she said.

“There’s a lot of responsibility if you are the only people who can come and go from the facility,” Vollen-Katz said. “You not only risk exposing the individuals inside, but also your families and communities outside the facility.”

Dixon inmates and their allies have told JHA of instances of staff not “actively or appropriately” using PPE, with the most common reported concern being staff not wearing masks, Vollen-Katz said.

“It’s deeply concerning,” she said.

“Vulnerabilities are immediately heightened in a carceral environment, and when you don’t have control over that environment or the virus, those vulnerabilities are multiplied.”

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Open house, tours set for new jail

Ogle County’s brand new jail is nearing completion and area residents have a chance to see it in person.

A ribbon cutting and tours will be offered at the new Ogle County Judicial Center Annex on Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 12:30 p.m.

Tours consisting of a maximum of 10 people will take place every 15 minutes from 1-4 p.m.

Time slots can be signed up for at this link: signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA5AD2AA6FEC43-ogle.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Seven Oregon properties on National Register 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 2012 the National Park Service published a list of recent historic places in Ogle County, Illinois.

There are 27 properties and districts listed with seven located in or near Oregon.

The Chana School was placed on the National Register in 2005 and is an education museum located at 201 N. River Road, Oregon.

The schoolhouse was built in 1883 in the village of Chana. This school was moved and refurbished in 2002 and 2003. The building now stands in Oregon Park East along the Rock River.

The Oregon Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The district is roughly bordered by Jefferson, Franklin, 5th and 3rd Streets.

This district includes 62 buildings and objects.

The historic district contains a wide variety of architectural styles and uses.

The Ogle County Courthouse listed on the National Registry stands on the public square in the downtown commercial district.

The current structure completed in 1891 was preceded by two other buildings one of which was destroyed by a group of outlaws. It was added to the Register in 2006.

The Ogle County Courthouse was designed

by Chicago architect George O. Garnsey in the Romanesque Revival Style of architecture. The cupola can be seen a distance from Oregon.

The Oregon Depot that stands today was built by the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway in 1913 serving passengers until 1971.

Thanks to Congressman Frank Lowden we have this upscale depot. His wife was Florence Pullman, daughter of George Pullman.

On the Fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. (before the COVID-19 pandemic) the depot hosted “Those Were The Days”, a program by local speakers who shared their memories on a variety of subjects.

Chris Martin recruited speakers and moderated these wonderful memories. The recently constructed viewing stand also serves as the trail head for Bike Ogle. Ogle bike routes maps are posted at the viewing stand.

In 1904 it was learned that Mr. Andrew Carnegie would donate $10,000 for a new library in Oregon.

Taxes were increased and residents voted for the location of the library at the corner of Third and Jefferson Streets.

It was purchased for $1,900. Plans were drawn up by architects Pond and Pond, members of Lorado Taft’s summer colony of artist at Eagle’s Nest Bluff.

Construction work was completed in December, 1908 at a cost of around $13,000. (National Historic Record, 2003) On July 4, 1911 the Eternal Indian (Black Hawk) was dedicated. Lorado Taft was a founding member of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony. Black Hawk was built on the private property of Wallace Heckman.

When you view the statue remember this was built only 5 years after the first car passed through Oregon. Taft stated this is a composite of the Foxes,

ABOVE: Four men stand by the Oregon Depot in this undated photo. Note the wheeled wagon to the left of the building.

BELOW RIGHT: This undated photo of the Ogle County Courthouse indicates the presence of parking meters along Fourth Street (Illinois 2) and many more trees on the lawn. BOTTOM: This old photo is from the Oregon Republican Reporter’s archive. the Sacs, the Sioux, and the Mohawks, and in short represents the Indian personality.

He left off the usual Native American trappings, the feathers and buckskin and other Indian signs.

Black Hawk is 42 feet high on a six foot base. This statue contains 238 cubic yards of concrete which would be approximately 30 ready mix trucks today.

(National Historic Record 2009) Pinehill located at 400 Mix Street was added to the Historic Record in 1978. William Judd Mix purchased the land in 1872, began construction in 1873 and moved into the home in 1874. This home is an example of Italianate Country Villa style of architecture popular from 1860-1885.

So Oregon nested in the beautiful and scenic Rock River Valley has seven of the 27 historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic places in Ogle County.

You can see the complete list and photos on Wikipedia.

LOCAL HISTORY

fter I had moved, my friend Bert, from the Class of 1950, emailed me and asked if we now lived on “Quality Hill.”

I laughed and told him we now lived on the other side of Mason Street and we were still a couple of blocks away.

“Quality Hill,” “Silk Stocking Hill,” and “Snob Hill” were the names of that part of Mason Street where the big Barber homes had been built. I assumed the names were always quietly spoken, but I was wrong.

When I got the July 9, 1942 newspaper, Jack, the columnist, referred to Ross Stouffer and his wife lounging on their front porch on “Quality Hill.”

The Stouffers had been at the square dance the previous night at the Edgewood Country Club and as Jack drove by their home the next day, they were relaxing on their front porch. Jack assumed they were all worn out from the big square dance at Edgewood.

I have been attempting to find out when the old golf course near Polo started and the old Tri-Counties in the library would give me that information. I just have not gotten there yet. Yesterday I went over to the museum to run off our membership material that needs to be mailed.

While there I got out some of Milbrey Mulnix’s old scrapbooks that she started in 1930. Her scrapbooks are just so very interesting and one

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can get lost in time just reading them. I wonder if she ever realized that someone in 2020 would find them having such great value?

I quickly found out in the early 1930s the old golf course was going strong. Many articles of what the women were doing had been carefully cut out and saved.

Milbrey herself was on many different committees and Helen Bentley decorated the club house for the holidays in that December for a wonderful program.

I copied off several articles to put in the Edgewood file and I was amazed how much the women were involved in the golf course right along with the men. I saw Miss Vera Joiner’s name and she was my first grade teacher when we came to Polo in 1938.

Then I came home and there in my email was an article sent to me by Linda Gall. It was dated Aug. 2, 1928. Eight ladies had driven to Polo from

Rock River to play golf and they later lunched at the club. So that brings the golf course activities down into the 1920s.

According to the article from the Dixon Telegraph of 1938 that it all started when several businessmen from Polo started going to Barber’s pasture to play golf. They were Milton Dingley, Dr. Markle, and Pearl Herrick along with some others. Eventually they rented the pasture for five dollars.

Added to the group were John Hacket, Forest Mulnix, Robert Bracken, and Dr. Griffin. In their spare time they would mow and rake the pasture.

They were now renting it for what looked like $15 a year.

Soon they dug out a foundation and moved an old church in for a club house. It became an excellent place for entertaining. The women really loved to do just that.

The problem was that it was not open to the public and when the war came, all the young men left town. The owner of the pasture wanted more money and the golfers deliberated a little too long. Finally they sent someone to pay the extra rent but he waited a day too long.

As he drove the next morning up over “Quality Hill” and came down the other side, he quickly viewed the golf course had just been plowed up.

That was the end of old Edgewood Golf Course!

SPORTS COLUMN

Taxpayers will be on the hook for shuttered stadiums For me, the best time for reflective thinking is while out running. The combination of exercising outdoors and enjoying the beautiful farmland in and around Ogle County is quite stimulating.

Many of us make a big deal of how scenic it is out West among the mountains, canyons and deserts. The older I get, the more I appreciate what we have right here in our own backyard and credit to all the hard-working farmers for maintaining the bucolic setting.

This thought came to me a few days ago. Women sure have had to overcome a lot of prejudices to enjoy the same running privileges as us males.

There was a time when it was considered dangerous for women to run anything longer than 200 meters in the Olympics. It was until the 1960s that women were given approval to run 400 and 800 meters.

It was another 20 years until a women’s Olympics marathon was contested for the first time in 1984. That’s not so long ago.

What’s up with this backward line of thinking?

At the time, it didn’t seem backward. The school of thought was that women did not have the strength to run long distances and not only that, but their reproductive organs could be damaged by such an ordeal.

Bottom line – it wasn’t perceived to be safe and our womenfolk needed to be protected at all costs.

Thanks heavens for a male-dominated society that had such a high regard for the welfare of the female body.

COMMENTARY Andy Colbert

Hah. There was no scientific evidence to prove any of this. All men had to go on were their own prejudices.

The real bottom line is that men can be total idiots.

In reading my Sunday sports page, I noticed an article about several minor league baseball teams concerned about being dropped by the Major Leagues. It’s been an on-going situation, but there is a bigger issue at hand.

What about all those sweetheart deals municipalities gave to baseball in building new stadiums and other infrastructure?

Taxpayers have long been on the hook for unfulfilled promises of revenues the minor league team would bring in, be it parking, concessions, ticket sales or adjoining development. All over the country, county and city government officials get hoodwinked by such ploys.

One of the biggest lies in professional sports is the economic advantage of a publicly financed arena or stadium. Sports owners are notorious getting gullible city officials to believe this.

Though minor league sporting venues don’t carry the billion-dollar price tag of infrastructure for top-level professional sports, they can still become a liability for the municipality they are located in.

If Major League Baseball pulls the plug on minor league affiliates, it’s the taxpayers left holding the bag.

Bottom line – never sell your soul to fat-cat sports owners for the promises of riches and community prestige.

The real bottom line – government leaders who sell out to these interests are just as ignorant as those that said women should not run more than 200 meters.

Finally, while watching Jacksonville’s James Robinson run for over 100 yards on Green Bay on Sunday, my own stupidity came to the forefront.

When Robinson was at Rockford Lutheran on his way to setting a career IHSA rushing record and also tearing up the BNC, I thought he’d never make it to the big time.

Apparently, most colleges felt that way too, with Robinson ending up at Illinois State instead of a big-name school. He did okay at ISU, but my thoughts seemingly were justified when he wasn’t drafted by the NFL. Well, all of us were wrong, dead wrong, that’s for sure.

Bottom line on this is none of us know the future and it is futile to try to predict it.

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COVID-19 & BUSINESS

OGLE COUNTY NEWS

New Tier 3 mitigations to impact fitness centers

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Park District continues to navigate restrictions

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a $57,000 loss for the Oregon Park District—so far.

“Right now we’re trying to project out how long it will affect us,” Executive Director Erin Folk said. “A certain income level comes from memberships and daily visits. We have a lot of people who wanted refunds. We don’t know when it’ll kick back up. I think it will affect us for the first three quarters of 2021.”

The park district has strictly followed measures recommended and put into place by the Governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health, being cognizant of liability issues.

Folk said a reservation system has been implemented to combat COVID-19. Each person who enters Nash Recreation Center is screened and the district has its own contact tracing if there were to be a positive.

“I hate to jinx us, but our procedures are restrictive and we’ve done a great job,” Folk said.

“So far we have no cases.”

Folk said the park district is worried that there

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The Nash Recreation Center is located at 304 S. Fifth Street in Oregon. may be another stay-at-home order, which would cause it to shut down. The state’s Tier 3 mitigations, which were released Tuesday, call for health and fitness centers to operate at no more than 25 percent capacity.

No indoor group classes will be allowed and locker rooms are required to close. Facial coverings must be worn at all times, including by those

exercising. Reservations are required.

“We’ve been discussing with staff on how we would offer services,” Folk said. “The main priority is keeping staff safe. We have plans where preschool and children’s center kids could do Zoom. Aerobics could do Zoom. Maybe we were less-prepared when things shut down in March.

We’re more prepared now. That makes it very easy.”

Folk said the pandemic has been unusual for everyone in her district, while still trying to do whatever they can to provide services. She’s been happy to still maintain some level of operation and programs.

Despite the $57,000 loss, Folk said the district is still in “good” financial shape. The park district got $32,000 in C.A.R.E.S. Act funding to combat losses.

The district is also dealing with the planned closure of the Byron Nuclear Plant in September 2021. As a taxing body, the park district received over $2.2 million from the plant’s property taxes in its most recent year.

Folk said her district has looked at possible changes, impacts and budget reductions that would come from a closure or less tax money.

“I’m optimistic about our chances to keep it,” Folk said. “There’s a lot of good things happening and moving in the right direction.”

POLO CITY COUNCIL

Purchase of new Polo City Hall has been delayed Dec. 16 new date for potential closing

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com It was revealed at Monday’s Polo City Council that there has been a delay in the city’s purchase of a new city hall and police department building due to title issues with the new property.

The CedarStone building, located at 610 S. Division Ave. is tied up in

bankruptcy issues with its previous owner and an original closure date in late October was not possible, city officials said Monday. The new closing date is Dec. 16.

The city council unanimously approved a $229,000 offer on the building at a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 9. Multiple aldermen expressed frustration at the delay of the purchase, including Randy Schoon, who expressed that the city should take a step back and look at other options if delays continued.

“I think we lept over a cliff without research and got ourselves into

a mess,” Schoon said. “Why did the bank not know what was going on?”

City Attorney Tom Suits replied by saying the bank thought it had done its homework about obtaining a clear title, but that hasn’t been the case.

Alderman Justin Grobe asked if it would be possible to make a lower offer due to having to go through the delays.

“Can we make an offer with a smaller number?” Grobe asked. “If we’re getting the runaround on this, we gave the asking price. To me, a lower offer is a better idea.”

Suits said if the title issues can be resolved, closing will be done on Dec. 16. If not, the sale would terminate, and another extension and/ or a lower offer would be the city’s response.

COVID-19 closure City Clerk Sydney Bartelt asked for and was granted closure of the current city hall to the public at the meeting due to COVID-19 concerns.

The door will now be locked and those that have city hall business can make appointments to be allowed inside, Bartelt said.

POLO PROGRAM

Donate now for Christmas basket program in Polo

The Polo Council of Churches is once again sponsoring the Christmas Basket Program, providing food for persons in need for Christmas.

Sign-up sheets to receive a basket are available at the Lifeline Pantry, 113 N Green Ave. in Polo. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, Nov. 30 with pickup or delivery on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10-11 a.m. at Faith Discovery Church, 801 W Oregon Street Polo.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pickup will be a drive thru with baskets being brought out to cars by the volunteers Monetary donations may be made to Polo Council of Churches at First State Bank Polo or by contacting local participating churches For more information call Jan Martin at 815440-2561.

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OREGON FFA

Acres of open space, fresh air and beautiful trees — it’s time to come and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the country and select your favorite Christmas tree.

The Oregon FFA Chapter is again partnering with Eagle Bluff at Sinnissippi Farm and Forest to provide a wide selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and garland.

COVID-19 protection guidelines set by the state of Illinois and the National Christmas Tree Association will be followed.

The site will be open Saturdays and Sundays and the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, being the opening day.

Weekend hours are: 8-9 a.m. for seniors and individuals with compromised health concerns and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for the general public.

Hours for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are 2-4 p.m. for the general public.

Other guidelines for customers include curbside pickup available upon request and wearing masks when checking out with the cashier and at the no-contact concession stand. Hand sanitizing stations will also be available for customers.

All visitors should practice social distancing to be as safe as possible, even though the

site is outdoors.

A wide selection of Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Spruce, White Pine and Scotch Pine trees will be available, in both Choose & Cut and Fresh-Cut options.

For more specific information on sizes and pricing of trees, visit www.sinnissippitrees. com search Facebook.

“Students have been working year-round with trimming, watering, fertilizing and weed control at the tree farm to give customers one of the best years of selection ever,” said Doug Conroy, owner of the tree farm. “FFA members will be on site for most of the time to assist with carrying trees, netting them and even securing them to the vehicles.”

A non-contact concession stand will be open offering individually wrapped apple cider donuts, hot cocoa and coffee.

Because of COVID-19 protection guidelines, Santa and Mrs. Claus and wagon rides will not be offered this year.

For more information, go to www.sinnissippitrees.com or call 708-710-8354.

The annual Ogle Country Christmas tree recycling day will be in the first week of January.

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Grace and Louisa Bruening, of Mt. Carroll, pull their wrapped tree at the Oregon FFA’s Christmas Tree lot in 2018. The girls picked out the tree and had it wrapped for the ride home by FFA members.

They wanted to escort the tree to their car on their own, but accepted some help later on.

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Mobile food pantry popular

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Volunteers from the Loaves & Fish Food Pantry in Mt. Morris load up a vehicle with boxes of food on Monday by the organization’s center in the Mt. Morris Brethren Church. Some vehicles picked up food items for several families.

A long line of vehicles wove around the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren on Monday for the Loaves & Fish Food Pantry’s mobile food drive.

One hundred and 47 Ogle County households (391 individuals) received boxed meals during the 90-minute event that was co-hosted by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. “Your agency did awesome with marketing the Mobile and as always your volunteers were exceptional,� Yvette Sellers, Agency Relation’s Area Leader with the Northern Illinois Food Bank wrote in an email to pantry officials.

The mobile pantry was an “extra� food distribution for families and individuals in need of food items. Boxes filled with produce and large hams were part of the items distributed.

The Loaves & Fish Food Pantry is open on the first and third Thursdays from 4:30 – 7 p.m. and the second and fourth Mondays from 2-4:30 p.m.

Anyone needing food items do not need a referral and no proof of income is required.

The pantry is located in the lower level of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, 409 W. Brayton Road, Mt. Morris.

For more information, call 815-734-4573 or 815-734-4250 and leave a message.

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ELECTION 2020

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com

FHN FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Ogle County Clerk’s Office was unable to post final election results on Tuesday as scheduled due to a retabulation that had to be done of votes in the 90th Representative District, County Clerk Laura Cook said.

The retabulation of election day votes is complete, Cook said, but final results won’t be posted on the county site until sometime Thursday. Last Friday, Cook said her employees were still retabulating about 12,000 early voting and mail-in ballots.

The retabulation issue in the 90th Representative District was due to a programming error that shifted oval positions and impacted 40 of 52 districts, Cook said.

“On election night we got calls that things looked unusual for that race,” Cook said. “I explained to the republican and democratic chairpeople and said we’d look into it. The ovals weren’t reading correctly.”

Cook said she’s heard of issues like it happening in other counties, but it hadn’t occurred in Ogle County before. She said her office learned from the experience and plans to test and be more prepared in future elections.

“If it was going to happen, it was going to be during this election,” Cook said. “It put us under some extra stress. We were a little disappointed because we want everything to go smooth.”

Ogle County experienced a record voter turnout in this month’s election of 83 percent. It broke the record that was set Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media in 2016.

“I thought it was phenomenal,” Cook said. “I knew we’d sur- First time voter Gabriel Boothe, 18, of Polo, gets some help from election judge Julie Cheatham as he pass 2016, but I didn’t think we would by 10 percent.” prepared to vote Nov. 3.

Virtual Community Holiday Tree Lighting

Enjoy the virtual community holiday tree lighting and sing along with us as we “flip the switch” to light up Freeport’s holiday tree!

Sunday, November 22, 5 pm Holiday sing-a-long • Santa • No charge Watch the tree lighting with us on www.facebook.com/FHNhealth

Write a Letter to Santa

Celebrat th Season Visit www.fhn.org/ festivaloftrees for a complete listing of Festival of Trees events.

We can’t let Ol’ St. Nick get sick, so we thought it would be better to send him a letter! Have your child write a letter to Santa. Drop off your child’s letter to Santa at the Freeport Public Library or at the front desk at FHN Memorial Hospital, FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills or FHN Family Healthcare Center –

Highland View Drive. Forms can also be downloaded at www.fhn.org/docs/SantaLetter.pdf.

Parents please complete the parent section on the back of the letter to Santa card.

(1-877-600-0346 x901) No charge

FHN Community Festival of Trees

Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs and church groups competing for prizes. Vote for your favorite holiday tree from November 30 to December 12. No charge (1-877-600-0346 x901) Monday, November 30 – Saturday, December 26 • Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street • Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library • No charge

FHN Family Fun: Virtual Bingo

Join us on the web for virtual family Bingo fun with a chance to win prizes. More information at www.fhn.org/ festivaloftrees.

Tuesday, December 1 • No charge Register your family today at www.fhn.org/virtualbingo.asp

Luminary Night

Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries as FHN joins this annual neighborhood tradition.

Sunday, December 20 • Dusk • Along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard • No charge Happy Holidays from your friends at FHN!

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

LOTS gets $2.8 million state grant for Ogle office

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com The Lee-Ogle Transportation System won a $2.8 million state grant to expand services and create a satellite office in Ogle County.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced $112 million in grants last Friday to 31 downstate transit providers as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program.

The bulk of the grant will go toward acquiring property, designing, constructing and equipping a new satellite maintenance and administration location in Ogle County.

It’s been a goal for the agency for the past couple of years, and will allow routes to begin directly from Ogle County, LOTS executive director Greg Gates said.

“There will be more efficiency overall,” Gates said. “The goal is to serve even more individuals in Ogle County and enhance public transportation in the area.”

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The Lee-Ogle Transportation System won a $2.8 million state grant to expand services and create a satellite office in Ogle County. The bulk of the grant will go toward acquiring property, and designing and building the office, the location for which has yet to be announced.

likely will be 18 months to 2 years before it comes to fruition, he said.

The grant also will fund three new transit buses that will be handicapped-accessible and video cameras for the LOTS fleet.

“We’re very excited for the potential of the project and appreciative we were awarded the grant,” Gates said.

The state grants will help to expand and improve service, providing more transportation options and promoting an enhanced quality of life in communities throughout the state.

“Transit in our downstate communities can be a lifeline for getting to work or school, a doctor’s appointment or a trip to the grocery store,” Acting Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said.

“This funding through Rebuild Illinois means these providers finally will have the resources they need to improve service in communities that have not seen this type of investment for many years.”

They’re not able to release where the office will be, but it will be in a “central location,” and they’ve been in talks with communities about

available property, Gates said.

The site will be a smaller scale than the Reagan Transit Center, 210 E. Progress Drive in Dixon, and it

New Life Community Center in Forreston in January.

Stop in to pick a craft for your little one to do over the break.

New Releases Adult Fiction: Daylight by David Baldacci; Hot to Trot by M.C. Beaton; An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen; The Awakening by Nora Roberts; All That Glitters by Danielle Steel Children’s Fiction: Our Christmas Adventure by M. Christina Butler; Spirit Riding Free: Merry Christmas by Jenni-

fer Fox; Elf In the House by Ammi-Joan Paquette Wednesday WhoDunIt Wednesday WhoDunIt will resume after the holidays. Pick up a new mystery for now and settle in to see how it ends.

Family Story Time Family Story Time will resume after the holidays. In the meantime, Miss Jana will have weekly take-home crafts available each Monday, beginning Nov. 30.

10 a.m. Thursdays on the library’s Facebook Page.

Yoga with Jennifer - 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Due to COVID-19 violations, only five spots are available. Registration is required.

Library Book Clubs Afternoon Book Club, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m., “A Christmas Blizzard,” by Garrison Keillor.

Books on Tap Book Club, Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at Cork n Tap, 305 Washington St., “One Day in December,” by Josie Silver.

2WBC Book Club, Wednesday, Dec.

9, 1 p.m., “Mr. Dickens and His Carol,” by Samantha Silva.

Maker Monday’s, Take and Make Crafts - Ages 18 and up. Registration required at 815-732-2724. Kits are available.

Take It Tuesdays During COVID. Craft kits will be available for pick up on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Kits vary and are first come, first serve.

New kits available on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Oregon Writers Group Second Tuesday of every month via Zoom at 10 a.m. Next meeting, Dec 8.

Contact the Library for the Zoom link.

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.

New Library App This allows patrons to check library accounts, search for items, place holds, and see library events from a mobile

BERTOLET LIBRARY Free!

Do you need to outfit your child’s e-learning area? Are you working from home?

We have a variety of used office/computer chairs that would fit the bill. Stop in today and make your selection!

Hat and Mitten Tree: Again this year, we are collecting warm hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. Hang your contribution on our tree by the end of the year.

They will be distributed through the

No Donations Accepted Reminder: We are unable to collect soft plastics at this time. Also, we regretfully cannot accept book donations right now. We apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you refrain from depositing your plastics and book donations unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.

OREGON LIBRARY Sensory friendly Santa at the Library - Nov. 27 and 28 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment.

We are offering a Sensory Friendly environment for Santa. Do you have a child with sensory needs? A child that can’t wait in line? This quiet environment will allow one-to-one time with the jolly man in front of our fireplace (COVID regulations must be followed).

Bring a camera for pictures!

Zoom Story Time - Dec. 17, 10 a.m. ; register at least 1 week before to receive a craft kit and the Zoom link.

Video Story Time

See OREGON LIBRARY, Page 13

FORRESTON LIBRARY Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it.

Library Board Positions Nominating petitions are currently available for anyone interested in running for the Forreston Public Library Board. There will be three positions open and they are each 6 year terms.

Please call the library at 815-938-2624

or stop in for more information.

Preschool Activities Looking for fun, engaging activities for your preschooler? Our Grab n Go packets include a Scholastic story paper with a different theme each month, accompanying worksheets/coloring pages, and a code to access online stories and activities. Call to reserve yours or stop in and pick one up for your favorite little

person.

Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities.

Also, if you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.

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 815-946-2713, 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 if you don’t have a mask or if you forgot yours at home.

Public Computer Use We have two computers 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. If you’d like to make sure there is a computer available, please call 815-946-2713 to reserve a computer. You can also fax, copy and print as needed.

Free Library Card Did you know that if you live in the

Polo School District and are under the age of 18 you qualify for a free library card?

Any person of student age (4-18 years old) living in the Polo School District qualifies for a free Polo Library card, whether you attend Polo Schools, private school, or are homeschooled. Family cards, which parents can use too, are only $20 a year if you live outside of Buffalo Township and have a student living in your household.

Free Library Cards for all OCUSD 220 Students The Mt. Morris Public Library and Oregon Public Library, in conjunction with OCUSD 220, are partnering for a pilot program where all students qualify for a free library card. Information and forms will be sent home from the school.

Contact the library at 815-734-4927 for more information.

To-Go Craft Kits.

Kids Craft for ages 3-9: “Pom Turkey” available while supplies last. We will provide everything except glue. Call the library at 815-734-4927 or email dawn. mtmorrislib@gmail.com to reserve and

pick up yours.

Virtual Storytime & To-Go Kits Virtual Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. via Facebook Live every Wednesday.

Weekly Storytime themed kits will be available and will include a free book, a craft, a letter book, stickers and tracing page. Call the library at 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to pick up yours.

books, rhymes and a craft. Masks will be required for ages 3 and up and you will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entry to the library. Call the library at 815-734-4927 or email dawn.mtmorrislib@gmail.com to register.

minutes and computer use to one hour.

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Blue’s Clues & You: Caring For Blue DVD (Rated Children) The Secret Garden (DVD Rated PG) The Secret: Dare To Dream DVD (Rated PG) The Outpost (DVD Rated R) John Lewis: Good Trouble (DVD Rated Biography BIO LEW) The Meaning Of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey (Biography BIO CAR) House of Correction by Nicci French (Fiction) The Forgotten Daughter by Joanna Goodman (Fiction) The Cold Millions by Jess Walter (Fiction) You Betrayed Me by Lisa Jackson

POLO LIBRARY Library Hours The Polo Library is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday.

Polo Library is Closed on Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday The Library will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The Book Drop is available 24-7.

The library building will be open for patrons to come in, browse, and check

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Friends of the Library Grab Bag Sale This is an ongoing sale and the bags are in the library labeled by genre. Bags are $5. There are approximately 8-10 books in each bag.

New Releases Gigantosaurus: Season One Volume One (DVD Rated Children)

Family Storytime In-person family storytime is available on Fridays by appointment and for one family at a time. It will last approximately 30 minutes and will include

Browsing & Computer Use By Appointment We are open for browsing and computer use by appointment; call they library to schedule a time. Masks are required and you will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entering the library.

No unaccompanied children are allowed in the library at this time (do not bring your children if you will be using the computer). Browsing is limited to 30

Curbside Pickup, Interlibrary Loans, Curbside Service and Interlibrary Loans are available during regular business hours. Mt. Morris patrons can place holds through the catalog, by calling or emailing. Library staff is quarantining all returned items for a period of time.

Recently returned materials may remain on your account longer than usual. No overdue fines will be charged.

Open Trustee Positions We have two Trustee positions expiring. If you are interested in being in the Spring elections, packets are available for pickup from Village Hall.

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Library Hours The library is now open with the following hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. -1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. -12 p.m. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party.

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COVID-19 & LAW ENFORCEMENT

City, county officials react to Pritzker’s criticism ‘I think if we all had a magic wand, but it’s as polarizing as anything’ - Darin DeHaan

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com Gov. JB Pritzker has used his daily COVID-19 press conferences to call out local officials for not enforcing mitigations and guidelines in their communities.

“The fact is that local officials who are not doing the right thing are the ones who are going to be responsible for the rates of infection going through the roof, and our hospitals getting overrun and people are dying if they don’t enforce the rules,” Pritzker said earlier this week. “That is why those rules exist.”

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle has long taken the stance that his office won’t be enforcing guidelines or mitigations, due to concerns of how and if prosecution would work.

VanVickle said his office follows “whatever the laws are,” but said there’s some question about the executive order and how Pritzker didn’t move it through state legislation to use it.

“We’ve had the conversations. As far as going out and doing true enforcement, legal people say it can’t be done. We’ll have conversations with violators, but we won’t punish them.”

Ogle County Health Department Public Administrator Kyle Auman and his office have carried the load of enforcement since the start of the pandemic, investigating complaints of businesses and issuing notices of noncompliance, notices to

disperse and closure orders.

Auman said recently that his department has a lot on its plate and that it’s been a struggle.

“Having local law enforcement would help,” Auman said last month. “I don’t want to comment on whether it disappoints me that they won’t do it.”

VanVickle said the OCHD hasn’t asked his office to enforce the guidelines and mitigations, and believes he has a good relationship with the OCHD. Oregon City Administrator and former Police Chief Darin DeHaan believes rules have been enforced in his community, despite Oregon Police not enforcing guidelines or mitigations with citations or other measures.

“The OCHD has been taking a strong stance and educating,” DeHaan said. “Oregon has always taken the stance that it’s a health issue. We feel the OCHD is the correct enforcement agency.”

DeHaan said the biggest struggle as a city has been balancing the prosperity of businesses with the health of citizens. The city has weekly conversations looking at what appropriate responses to COVID-19 situations should be. Those discussions will continue to be had, he said.

Oregon has been supportive of the OCHD and hasn’t come out against mitigations or guidelines, DeHaan said. He called it a “precarious relationship and said the issue with enforcement is how polarizing the issue is.

“I think if we all had a magic wand, but it’s as polarizing as anything,” DeHaan said. “It’s very difficult and serious.”

DeHaan believes the OCHD and state have given cities and Illinois residents the tools to fight COVID-19, like masks and guidelines, but “COVID-19 exhaustion” has left individuals discouraged.

Forreston Village President Mark Metzger said conversations with his Police Chief, Mike Boomgarden, ended with the stance that tickets, fines and arrests will be thrown out in court at the end of the day. The village decided not to try any enforcement.

If Forreston officials become aware of businesses not complying with mitigations, they speak with the businesses personally. Police personnel have moderated and resolved disputes such as patrons not wanting to wear masks that are required at the Dollar General in town.

“We understand they have to stay open,” Metzger said of businesses. “We also want them to do it the right way. We’re not out trying to be all over people. We talk to the business and tell them if we see something is wrong. We support the health department and we’ve told businesses that.”

There has been some dispute as to whether or not the Ogle County Board or local municipalities would preside over an ordinance if enforcement was put into place.

Multiple calls to Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow for clarification on enforcement legalities and possibilities were not returned at the time of publication.

VanVickle said since city courts are nonexistent in the county outside of Rochelle, prosecution would end up in county courts.

“If they don’t have a city court and don’t have contact with the county for prosecution of a city ordinance, they can’t do much,” VanVickle said.

“A city could pass an ordinance and issue citations, but they’d have to come to court. I think only Rochelle has a city court. It’d be difficult without that.”

COVID-19 & BUSINESS

Pinecrest staff member tests positive for COVID-19

BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@shawmedia.com A Pinecrest staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, a Nov. 10 press release said.

The staff member was retested with a PCR test that was sent to the lab. Results should come back in 2-3 days, Chief Executive Officer Ferol Labash said.

Labash said Pinecrest conducted rapid tests for COVID-19 for all residents.

“I am pleased to share that all resident tests were negative. Further testing of residents is

not necessary unless another staff tests positive during our twice weekly screening of staff or if a resident were to develop symptoms,” she said on Pincrest’s website.

“I am grateful for the diligence of our staff in following established infection prevention practices. Their attentiveness to infection prevention measures is helping to keep our residents safe.

Pinecrest has been testing staff members twice per week since Oct. 26. The staff member was sent home immediately and will not return until the Ogle County Health Department clears them.

The staff member worked on the west side and laundry area. Due to patient privacy laws, no more specific information about the confirmed case in the facility can be shared, Labash said.

The OCHD and other Pinecrest staff have been notified of the potential exposure. Pinecrest said it plans to test all residents using rapid tests. If all resident tests are negative, no further testing will be required unless someone develops symptoms.

Pinecrest Community is a Christian nonprofit continuing care retirement community located in Mt. Morris.

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Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations extended into 2021 Driver services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions effective from Tuesday, Nov. 17 until Monday, Dec. 7, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services.

White also announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June 1, 2021 extension also includes those who have February, March, April and May 2021 expiration dates.

As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021.

CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit hold-

STATE POLICE State police to conduct special traffic enforcement patrols The Illinois State Police will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties during November.

These sTEP patrols allow the ISP to focus on these fatal four violations which contribute the greatest to traffic

crashes and fatalities: • Driving While Under the Influence (DUI); • Safety Belt and Child Restraint use; • Speeding; and, • Distracted Driving.

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ers are excluded from this extension due to federal requirements. “After careful consideration, we have decided to close all Driver Services facilities until Dec. 7, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic,� White said. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus.

We have extended expiration dates to assist people during this difficult time. I am also encouraging customers to consider using online services which are available for many office transactions.�

Many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, some of which include: Renewing a license plate sticker; Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers;  Renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and older have free, non-expiring IDs);  Obtaining a

driver record abstract;  Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; and  Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ ilsos.gov.

Those who are eligible for online driver’s license renewal will receive a letter from the Secretary of State’s office with a PIN necessary for online renewal. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expired between Feb. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, who qualify for online renewal should receive their PIN letter in December 2020 or January 2021.

Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expire after Feb. 1, 2021, will receive their PIN letter approximately 90 days before their expiration date. White said 19 CDL (Commercial Driver License) facilities will remain open for CDL written and road exams. CDL driving tests are by appointment only by calling 217-785-3013.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS Ogle County property transfers recorded week of Nov. 6-12.

Warranty Deeds • Cartus Financial Group to Terry L. and Lana Phalen, 521 Heritage Drive, Stillman Valley, 220,000.

• Deidre Lussier to Cartus Financial Group, 521 Heritage Drive, Stillman Valley, 220,000.

• Elizabeth S. Meyer to Ryan W. and Melani J. Jeffrey, 9221 N Osprey Court, Byron, $317,900.

• Troy W. and Ashley Boothe to Tyler E. Davis, 310 N. Franklin Ave. and 311 N. Green Ave., Polo, $168,000.

• Mark A. and Angela K. McLane to Brandon Thomas and Jennifer Maria Clark, 510, 514, and 516 Sangamon Lane, 601, 603 and 605 Mississippi Drive, Dixon, $280,000.

• Eric M. and Jennifer N. Speakes to Michael E. Keeton and Alyson R. Augustyn, 5338 E. Aspen Court, Byron,

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook has issued the following marriage licenses.

Nov. 6 Xavier Anthony Calderon and Autumn Leigh Weems, both of Baileyville.

Edward Eugene McKee of Mt. Morris and Jennifer Lynn Sand of Oregon.

Nov. 12 Cody John Krueger and Casey Marie Short, both of Crown Point, Indiana.

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$220,000.

• Haywell LLC Westwood to Jordan R. and Nicole M. Hueber, one parcel in Rochelle, $245,000.

• Zachary A. and Jessica L. Lowry to James Stephenson and Jennifer Schlichtmann, 1652 S. Columbian Road, Oregon, $370,000.

• Joe Ludwig LLC to Keegan J. Myrvold and Sarah Strathman, 805 W. Lighthouse Road, Oregon, $220,000.

• Erik E. and Amy D. Cavazos to Frederick E. Kasting, 8844 W. Townline Road, Leaf River, $52,500.

• Jordan and Nicole Hueber to Salvador and Edna Vazquez, 129 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle, $156,500.

• George and Adriana Knaack to Paul D. Harrison, 905 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, $73,900.

• Dan S. and Kathleen Marske to Louis L. Cooley, 8019 E. Mcgregor Road, Byron, $450,000.

• Dayton Gene Johnson to Marion A. Runnion, 307 S. Rural Road, Stillman Valley, $137,500.

• Brian Styles to Jessica T. Donovan and Trent J. Snodgrass, 850 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron, $132,000.

• Monroe Center United Community Church to Monroe Center Property LLC, 100 West St., Davis Junction, $42,000.

• Dennis E. and Michelle Herbig to Nick J. Bons and Jennifer J. Bargren, 3579 E. Oak Grove Road, Byron, $435,000.

• Melissa King to Tyler and Amanda Richolson, 5239 E Bent Tree Court,

Quit Claim Deeds • Gerard J. Smith to Jason J, Lisa M. and Gerard J. Smith, 124 E. Wilson St., Stillman Valley, $0.

• Daniel W. Sadler Sr. to Daniel R. and Daniel W. Sadler, one parcel in Rockvale Township, $0.

• Frank P. and Amy V. Simmons to Jeremiah L. Ludewig, 14071 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, $0.

• Isanthes LLC to Revolve Capital Group, 5481 N. River Road, Byron, $34,000.

Trustee’s Deeds • Dwayne A. and Marjorie K. Vaupel Revocable Trust to Jeremiah L. Ludewig, 14071 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, $205,000.

• Dorothy Louise Bellows Trust, Dennis D. Bellows, trustee, one parcel in Grand Detour, $0.

• Douglas H. and Carol I. Love Trust, Douglas H. and Carol I. Love, trustees, to Ryan D. and Margaret P. Morehead, 6265 N River Road, Oregon, $300,000.

• Harry L. McWherter Irrevocable Standby Trust, Malinda A. McWherter, trustee, to Timothy and Liliana Dwyer, 5920 E. Mcgregor Road, Byron, $382,500.

• Kenneth E. and Rhonda J. Hambley Trust, Kenneth E. and Rhonda J. Hambley, trustees, to Rafael Torres, 12448 N. Meridian Road, Byron, $239,000.

• Jean Mahon Trust, Jean Mahon, trustee to Donald D. and Denise D. Hubbard, 10096 N. Lone Road, Leaf River, $257,000.

• Patrick and Susan M. Creegan Revocable Trust, Patrick and Susan M. Creegan, trustees, to Eric M. and Jennifer N. Speakes, 7495 West Grove Road, Mt. Morris, $399,900.

• Andree M. Peterson Living Trust, Dianne A. Jessee and Michelle G. Newell, trustees to Matthew Lesher and Stephanie Snyder, one parcel on River View Drive, Byron, $8,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

Nov. 10 At approximately 6:54 a.m. deputies “The ISP will increase our daytime and responded to a single vehicle rollover nighttime patrols to ensure the safety of accident just east of Interstate 39 and vehicle travelers through enforcement of Illinois 64 with no injuries. After an all traffic safety laws,” said ISP District 1 investigation, Gemma Alvarez- CervantCommander Captain Matthew Hodgdon. es, 20, of Rockford, was issued a citation “Impaired driving is a factor in more than for no driver’s license - never issued.

30 percent of traffic deaths in Illinois.

Alvarez-Cervantes was released on an I-bond to appear in court on a later date.

“Likewise, speeding is a factor in nearly 35 percent of fatal crashes; and, Nov. 11 nearly 50 percent of vehicle occupants Richard McClain, 19, of Rockford was killed in traffic crashes were known to arrested for driving while license susnot be buckled up.” pended after deputies initiated a traffic The sTEP project is funded through stop on Interstate 39 near Monroe the Illinois Department of TransportaCenter. McClain was released from the tion.

For additional information, visit. www. scene on an I-Bond and will appear in court at a later date. isp.illinois.gov.

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Byron, $242,500.

• Tyler and Amanda Richolson to Melissa A. King, 551 Heritage Drive, Stillman Valley, $200,000.

• National Homebuyers LLC to DLMJ Investments LLC, 817 N. River Drive, Byron, $65,000.

• Selene Finance LP to National Homebuyers LLC, 817 N. River Drive, Byron, $44,000.

• Pedro and Angela Perez to Jeffrey Montgomery and Amber Waugh, 6168 E. Bradley Road, Stillman Valley, $255,000.

• Douglas and Kimberly K. Fleming to John A. and Tina M. Brick, 710 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction, $195,000.

• Byron Bank to Gregory D., Christine L., Daniel R. and Elizabeth Watson, 1735 N Meridian Road, Stillman Valley and two parcels in White Rock Township, $326,000.

• Betty L. Klink to Brooks A. and Caitlin L. Donovan, 8554 N. Yellowstone Drive, Byron, $181,000.

Nov. 13 Seth Rodriguez, 24, of Rockford was cited at 10:36 a.m. for driving while license suspended after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of North Illinois 251. Rodriguez was released on an I-Bond and was given a future court date.

Nov. 14 Brian Bozarth, 32, of Shabbona was arrested at 2:48 a.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle after deputies, along with Rochelle and Creston Fire/ EMS, were dispatched to the 8,000 block of South Woodlawn Road for the report of a two vehicle crash.

After an investigation, it was determined that a tractor pulling farm

equipment, driven by Mark Hill, 64, of Rochelle, was northbound in the 8,000 block of South Woodlawn Road and was partially in the southbound lane. A Dodge truck driven by Bozarth was traveling southbound and struck the farm equipment being pulled by the tractor.

The truck then veered towards the east guardrail and came to rest after striking the guardrail. Bozarth was transported to Rochelle Hospital to be evaluated. Hill was uninjured in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

Nov. 17 Tanya Vega, 42, of Rochelle was arrested for driving while license suspended after deputies stopped her on Interstate 39 near Rochelle for improper lighting. Vega was released on an I-Bond and will appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

OREGON – Loretta L. Eden, 79, a longtime Oregon resident, died suddenly Monday, November 9, 2020 at KSB Hospital, Dixon.

She was born Nov. 24, 1940 in Chandlerville, the daughter of Charles E. and Eula (Masten) Hinrichs.

She was a graduate of V.I.T. High School in central Illinois. She married Stanley Eden on Dec. 10, 1960 in Havana, Illinois.

Loretta was food service manager at LOMC in Oregon for more than 10 years prior to retiring.

SHARON K. MURPHY DIXON – Sharon K. Murphy, 79, of Dixon died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Dixon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Dec. 7, 1940 in Oregon, the daughter of Garner and Martha (Harleman) Stevens Sr. Sharon had owned and operated Sharon’s Cafe in Oregon, Shari-Jo’s Drive Inn in Amboy and the Star Diner in Dixon.

She had also been a cook at Mapleside Manor in Amboy and at several area restaurants.

EVELYN TIPTON

FORRESTON - Evelyn Tipton, 93, of Forreston, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at home in the care of her loving family and Serenity Hospice.

Evelyn was born Dec. 2, 1926, in rural Lanark, the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel (Schmidekamp) Nowak.

After eighth grade, Evelyn graduated into the working world. When Evelyn was 15, she married Earl Thompson; in a relatively short amount of time, young Evelyn was left a single mother of two sons.

The world changed for her in 1947, when Evelyn met the love of her life, Sherman Tipton.

Sherman had three daughters about the same age as Evelyn’s two sons.

Their first date was sitting in the frontseat as five children peered from the

She was a den mother for her sons’ Cub Scout troops, children’s leader for Rockford E.W. Bible Study Fellowship for many years and, with her husband, hosted 12 foreign exchange students.

Loretta enjoyed cooking and canning, sewing, and flower gardening, but mostly spending time with family and friends.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon where she was a first

grade Sunday school teacher over 40 years and assisted with Oregon Vacation Bible School over 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, Stan Eden of Oregon; daughter, Janet Eden of Oregon; sons, Stephen (Vicki) Eden of Stockton, Mark Eden of Oregon and Joe (Teresa) Eden of Byron; grandchildren, Jacob (Lindsay), Samuel, Thomas and Elizabeth Eden, Rebecca, Michaela, Chelsea and Levi Eden; and Abraham and Maggie Eden; great granddaughter, Scarlett Eden; and sister-in-law, Terry Hinrichs of Petersburg.

She was predeceased by her par-

ents; daughter-in-law, Lisa Eden; infant great-grandson, Payton Eden; and brothers, Roland, Russell and James Hinrichs.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private family services will be held with burial in Riverview Cemetery, Oregon. Pastor Rich Tomlinson of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon will preside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Loretta’s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oregon or Ogle County 4-H Foundation.

Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon assisted the family with arrangements.

She was an avid bingo player, hosting bingo at the Nachusa House for years and was on the bingo committee at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

She loved playing card games and doing puzzles with her family. She was a member of the Dixon Elks Lodge and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Sharon married Leo “Ron” Murphy on April 13, 1984. He preceded her in death June 17, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dallas and Ronald Stevens; and granddaughter Amanda Dawn Justice.

Sharon is survived by her children,

Gwenda (Daniel) Justice Sr. of Dixon, Ronda (Dennis Dempsey) Hicks of Amboy, Sharri (Craig) Miller of Dixon; seven grandchildren, Daniel (Leia) Justice Jr., Bethany (Nathan) Wright, Tabatha (Eric) Behrens, Jennifer (Bob) Maves, Janda (Anthony) Hicks, Courtney (Bud) Helfrich, and Hannah Miller;and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Garner (Kelly) Stevens Jr. and one sister Gayla

(Jerry) Seaworth, both of Oregon; sisters-in-law, Betty Stevens of Oregon, Carolyn (Bill) Herwig of Dixon, Diane (Chuck) Harris of Surprise, Arizona; stepchildren, Connie, Tom, Pam and Paula; and former spouse Norb Brachle of Amboy.

A family service was held on Thursday, Nov. 19,at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, followed by burial at St Patrick Cemetery in Amboy.

Memorials have been established to the Dixon Elks Lodge 779 and Serenity Hospice.

back-seat in Sherman’s car.

It was evident that God was working in their relationship, and on March 10, 1948, Evelyn and Sherman were married in Mt. Carroll.

They soon had their sixth child as they looked toward their future. Evelyn became a nurse and worked 25 years at the Stephenson County Nursing Home, later named Walnut Acres.

They moved to Freeport in 1960 after Sherman began working for Civil Constructors.

In 1994, after retirement, they moved to Monticello, Kentucky near Cumberland Lake to be near their son, Glen, and of course, fish.

They returned to Illinois in 1999 and bought a home in Forreston. Sherman passed away on Aug. 31, 2003. They were members of the Forreston United Methodist Church.

Everyone knew that Mom and Dad liked to fish and camp, often going just as far as the Mississippi, at Spring Lake.

Once, in Manitoba, Canada, Evelyn was honored with the Big Fish Of The Year Award, for catching a 12- inch plus Crappie.

She also liked sewing, cooking and spending time with her dog, Sadie.

Her secret to making the best cheesecakes, “just add a little pineapple.” Family gatherings were the most important thing. In 2008, she took a 14-day trip to Alaska with family, one of her favorite trips.

Evelyn will be dearly missed by her five children, Patricia Tipton of Chadwick, Glen (Patricia) Thompson of Monticello, Kentucky, Ginger (Robert) Law of Mount Carroll, Shirley (David) Senn, of Mount Carroll, and Steve (Jacquelyn) Tipton of Shannon; 19 grand-

children; 34 great-grandchildren; 51 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert (Shirley) Nowak of Fulton; two sisters, Ruth Rekenthaler of Lanark and Donna (Fred) Domberger of Kent; two special friends, Betty Hake and Valerie Woods.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard at the age of 24; five brothers; and a sister.

A celebration of life service was Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Law-Jones Mount Carroll. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.

Memorials may be made to Walnut Acres Nursing Center, Freeport, where Evelyn had worked for many years.

Family and friends are invited to share in Evelyn’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES BARRY MACKEY DUVALL, Washington – On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Barry Mackey, loving husband, brother, and father of two passed away at the age of 66.

Barry was born in Freeport, to John and Vera (Haas) Mackey. He grew up in Brookville. He graduated from Polo High School in 1972. He joined the United

LLOYD W. ZIMMERMAN FORRESTON – Lloyd W. Zimmerman, 87, of Forreston, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin.

He was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Silver Creek Township to Benjamin J. and Malinda (Ludwig) Zimmerman.

On Feb. 14, 1982 he married Doreen Demanouske in Kauai, Hawaii. Lloyd served in the United States Army and was a proud member of the Forreston American Legion, where he served as Commander and Chaplain.

Lloyd was very involved in the Forreston community. He participated in planning the Forreston fireworks,

States Air Force, retiring after 26 years of service, with honors.

Barry had a vivid passion for life, and he was protective, delightful, wise, and the most honest man you ever met.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and unbound humor.

Barry was preceded in death by his beloved parents; two brothers, little Johnny and Todd; and his sister, Tina.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn from Washington; daughters, Sydney and Samantha from Texas; one granddaughter and two grandsons; brothers, Kevin (Helen) from Freeport, Joseph (Cindy) from West Virginia, and Brett (Susan)

from Mt. Morris; sisters, Rita from Orangeville, Jenny from Kirkland, Wanda (Dennis) from Florida, LaDonna (David) from Dixon, and Lorena (Roger) from Florida; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation rites have been recorded.

Barry will have a full military service in Washington state.

Veterans’ Memorial and sesquicentennial celebration.

He also served on the Cranes Grove Cemetery Association. While serving on the association, he and his wife ensured the flags would be displayed at the cemetery to celebrate Memorial Day. He was also chairman of the Cranes Grove Veterans’ Memorial Service for several years.

Lloyd farmed for many years and loved taking care of his cattle. He enjoyed bowling, riding his motorcycle

with the American Legion Riders, ice cream socials and local charitable dinners.

Most of all, Lloyd enjoyed being with his family, especially taking his grandkids on golf cart rides around the farm and Wednesday visits and phone calls from his children.

Surviving Lloyd is his wife, Doreen of Forreston; four children, Mark (Shari) Zimmerman of Columbia, South Carolina, Deb (Mike) Gaston of Forreston, Mike (Evelyn) Zimmerman of Freeport, and Teresa (Brian) Ogg of New Braunfels, Texas; grandchildren, Aaron (Tracie) Zimmerman, Nathan (Callie) Zimmerman, Joshua Zimmerman,

Miranda (Matt) Wilson, Brandon (Lyna) Gaston, Tamarah (Cameron) Riffle, Chris (Jen) Zimmerman, Josh (Stacey) Zimmerman, Taylor Ogg, and Kathryn Ogg; and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Lydia, Raemah, Grady, Avery, Brinlee and Brody.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy James; and grandson, Andrew Mark.

A visitation was held Friday, Nov. 13, at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. A private family service was held the following day. Burial was in Cranes Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

issued a citation at 2:12 p.m. for speeding, 62 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. Daysville Road.

conduct. Madro was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Three verbal warnings issued Nov. 9-15.

Nov. 14 Christina G. Jordan, 41, of Oregon, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a speeding violation. Jordan was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Joel D. Newcomer, 60, of Chana, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol level greater than .08%.

Newcomer was also issued a citation for failure to signal when required.

Newcomer was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 1st Street.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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

Nov. 10 Diane L. Lee, 52, of Byron, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. for driving while license revoked. Lee was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 900 block of Madison Street.

At 1:05 p.m., police responded to the Oregon Super Value parking lot, 204 N. 4th St., for a two-vehicle traffic crash involving a 2007 Chevrolet driven

by Clarence E. Soresie, 82, of Oregon, struck a parked 2015 Chevrolet owned

by Theresa M. Cundiff, 92, of Mt. Morris.

No citations were issued.

Nov. 11 Cory L. Lance, 45, of Dixon, was

Nov. 13 Tracy L. Altherr, 24, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:15 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Altherr was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

James T. Altherr, 36, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for domestic battery. Altherr was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 8:29 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of S. 4th Street to a possible fight, resulting in the arrest of Robert A. Madro,44, of Oregon for disorderly

General calls for service through dispatch Nov. 9-15 Checking a Subject / Vehicle...........5 Citizen Complaints...........................10 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem...........7 Assist EMS / Other Dept.................14 Disturbance / Dom Battery..............2 Alarm Response..................................2 911 Hang-up / Open Line................... 1 Lockout Vehicle / Building................ 1 Ordinance Violations..........................7 Traffic Stops....................................... 6

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

Nov. 5 Pedro O. Gonzalez, 48, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Nov. 7 Robert E. Dickson, 64, of Sterling, was cited for disobeying Scott’s Law. He was released on an I-Bond.

Nov. 13 Hailee L. Higgins, 22, of Mendota, was cited for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. She was released on an I-Bond.

Nov. 14 Danielle S. Gallaspi-Daniels, 19, of Freeport, was cited for speeding 49 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Gallaspi-Daniels

was released on a notice to appear.

Nov. 15 Connor J. Rabey, 18, of Freeport, was cited for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. He was released on an I-Bond.

General Calls for Service Nov. 2-15

Citizen Complaints/Assist............17 Juvenile............................................... 1 Animal.................................................3 Disturbance/Domestic.................... 1 Fire/Medical Assist..........................9 Alarm/Open Door.............................2 Lock Out.............................................2 911 Hang Up.......................................2 Traffic Stops....................................15 County Assists.................................. 1

Unknown Owners Michelle R. Gilmore swer or otherwise WITH THE and Nonrecord the Mortgagor(s), file your appear- PRAYER OF SAID Claimants to Old Second ance in this case in COMPLAINT. That this case has Mortgage Co., as the Office of the CODILIS & been commenced Mortgagee, and Clerk of this Court, ASSOCIATES, P.C. in this Court recorded in the Attorneys for Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Plaintiff of the against you and Office other defendants, Recorder of Deeds Circuit Court 15W030 North Road, praying for the of Ogle County, Illi- 106 S. 5th Street, Frontage EGAL OTICES 101 EGAL OTICES 101 EGAL OTICES 101 EGAL OTICES 101 L N L N L N L N foreclosure of a nois, as Document Suite 100 #300 certain Mortgage No. 0303570; and Burr Ridge, IL Oregon, IL 61061-1634 conveying the for other relief; that 60527 premises or before (630) 794-5300 summons was duly on described as issued out of said December 7, 2020, DuPage # 15170 follows, to-wit: Court against you A DEFAULT MAY Winnebago # 531 ENTERED Our File No. as provided by BE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: law and that the AGAINST YOU AT 14-20-05426 309 Errett Road said suit is now ANY TIME AFTER NOTE: This law Rochelle, IL 61068 pending.

THAT DAY AND A firm is a debt THERE- JUDGMENT MAY collector. and which said NOW, Mortgage was FORE, UNLESS BE ENTERED IN I3159209 made by: YOU file your an- ACCORDANCE Michelle R. Gilmore swer or otherwise WITH THE November the Mortgagor(s), file your appear- PRAYER OF SAID 6, 13, 20, 2020 to Old Second ance in this case in COMPLAINT. Mortgage Co., as the Office of the CODILIS & IN THE CIRCUIT Mortgagee, and Clerk of this Court, ASSOCIATES, P.C. COURT OF THE recorded in the Attorneys for Kimberly A. Stahl FIFTEENTH Office of the Plaintiff Clerk of the JUDICIAL Recorder of Deeds 15W030 North Circuit Court CIRCUIT, Road, of Ogle County, Illi- 106 S. 5th Street, Frontage OGLE COUNTY, nois, as Document Suite 100 #300 ILLINOIS No. 0303570; and Burr Ridge, IL Oregon, IL IN THE MATTER for other relief; that 60527 61061-1634 OF THE ESTATE summons was duly on (630) 794-5300 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 LEGAL NorOTICESbefore LEGAL NOTICES 101 OF LEGAL NOTICES 101 (DECEDENT): issued out of said December 7, 2020, DuPage # 15170 Name: Doris M. Court against you A DEFAULT MAY Winnebago # 531 Walbridge as provided Our 15TH File No. BE ENTERED IN THEbyCIRCUIT COURT FOR THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Address: law and that the AGAINST 14-20-05426 YOU AT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS is now NA ANY TIME AFTER NOTE: This law 414 South Wesley said suitBancCorp Stillman pending.

THAT DAY AND A firm is a debt Avenue City, State, PLAINTIFF Zip: Mt. Morris, IL NOW, THERE- JUDGMENT MAY collector.

Vs. 61054 FORE, UNLESS I3159209 BE ENTERED IN Mary D. Dombkowski; et. al.

Date and Place of ACCORDANCE YOU file your anDEFENDANTS Death: 3/7/20 swer or otherwise WITH November THE 2020CH48 Case No. file your appear6, 13, 20, 2020 PRAYER OF SAID NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 2020 P 000075 ance in this case in COMPLAINT. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a JudgmentPUBLICATION of Foreclosure the of thein CODILIS and Office Sale entered the above& cause on 10/30/2020, the Sheriff of Ogle County, NOTICE Clerk thisonCourt, ASSOCIATES, Illinoisofwill December 18, 2020 atP.C. the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public INDEPENDENT Kimberly A. Stahl202 Attorneys Safety Complex S. 1st St. for Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designatADMINISTRATION the of sale,Plaintiff ed Clerk at theoftime County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell atTO: publicCREDITORS, auction to Court theCircuit highest bidder for15W030 cash, as set North forth below, the following described real estate: CLAIMANTS, 106 S. 5th Street, Frontage THE EAST NINETY-FIVE (95) FEETRoad, OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCKUNKNOWN TWO (2) OFHEIRS THE #300TOWN OFSuite 100NOW CALLED THE CITY OF ROCHELLE; SITUATED ORIGINAL LANE, AND LEGATEES Oregon, IL Burr Ridge, IL IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. 1. Notice is hereby 61061-1634 PIN 24-24-337-01360527 given of the death on Improved or before (630) 794-5300 with Single Family Home of Doris M. December 7, 2020, DuPage # 15170 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 504 N Third St Rochelle, IL 61068 Walbridge who A Sale DEFAULT Winnebago 531 bid by certified funds at the close of the terms: MAY 10% down of the #highest died on 03/07/20, a BE Our File No. the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned auction; ENTERED The balance, including residentResidential of Mt. AGAINST YOU AT 14-20-05426 Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each Morris, Illinois.

ANY TIME AFTERthereof NOTE: This lawpaid by the purchaser not $1,000 or fraction of the amount to exceed $300, 2. The RepresentaTHAT DAY AND is a twenty-four debt in certified funds,A isfirm due within (24) hours. The subject property is tive for the estate collector.

JUDGMENT MAY real subject to general estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied is: Dana Walbridge BE ENTERED I3159209 against said realINestate and is offered for sale without any representation as to 5 N. Worth Avenue, ACCORDANCE quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in Elgin, "AS IS" IL condition.

60123 WITH THE November The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

3. The Attorney for PRAYER OF SAID 6, 13, 20, 2020 If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place 1/1/2007, the after estate is: Kevin COMPLAINT. purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any and R.assessment Barry 1070 CODILIS & (g) legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) Larkin A and venue ASSOCIATES, P.C. (4).

Elgin, IL 60123 Attorneys for If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers otheragainst than 4. Claims Plaintiff due under the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees the estate may be 15W030 CondominiumNorth Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). filed on or before Frontage Road, If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled May 6, 2021.

Suite only 100 to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no furtheragainst recourse Claims the Burr Ridge, IL against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. estate may be filed 60527 Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate with the Clerk of (630) 794-5300 of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate Confirmatheafter Circuit Court DuPage # 15170 tion of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense 106 S. 5" St.. of ste Winnebago # 531 evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession subjectIL 300.of the Oregon, Our File No. premises.

61061, with the 14-20-05426 The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representa-or Representative, NOTE: This law tion as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to both Any claim not firm debt checkisthe aCourt file to verify all information. filed within that collector.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE periodTHE is RIGHT barred.

I3159209 TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Copies of a claim OF THE POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) filed withILLINOIS the Clerk November MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. must be mailed or 6, 13,information: 20, 2020 Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: For & deliveredCodilis to the Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, BurrRepresentative Ridge, IL 60527, and (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-20-05059. to the attorney I3160069 within 10 days after it has been November 20, 27, 2020 December 4, 2020 filed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OGLE COUNTY, LEGALILLINOIS NOTICES 101 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Name: Doris M. Walbridge Address: 414 South Wesley Avenue City, State, Zip: Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Date and Place of Death: 3/7/20 Case No. 2020 P 000075 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death Doris M. of Walbridge who died on 03/07/20, a resident of Mt. Morris, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Dana Walbridge 5 N. Worth Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Kevin Barry 1070 R. Larkin A venue Elgin, IL 60123 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6, 2021.

May Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5" St.. ste 300. Oregon, IL 61061, with the Representative, or both 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 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 10/22/20 an Admitting Order the Will to Probate was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 IL.CS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6)

with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 101 LEGALIL.CS NOTICES5/6/21).

(755 7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as under provided Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated Court without supervision unless an interested party indeterminates pendent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/284 of the Probate (755 ILCS Act 5/28-4). /s/ Signature of Executor Kevin R. Barry November 6, 13, 20, 2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS OGLE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARITY ENGELHARDT, Deceased.

2020 P 74 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Charity Engelhardt of Ogle County, Oregon Illinois 61061. Letters of office were issued to The First National Bank in Amboy 220 E Main St., Amboy, IL 61310, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Illinois Dixon, 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or deliv-

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Owners and NonOREGON, record Claimants; ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. Kipp Meyers, as successor

by Special Represenmerger to ABN tative for Michelle AMRO Mortgage R. Gilmore (deceased) Group, Inc. DEFENDANTS PLAINTIFF 2020CH53 Vs. 101 LEGAL NOTICES 101 Jessica LEGAL NOTICES King; LEGAL NOTICESBY101 NOTICE Unknown Heirs PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT and Legatees of NOTICE IS GIVEN R. TO YOU: COURT FOR THE Michelle Gilmore; Chantel Unknown Heirs 15TH JUDICIAL King; Jerome and Legatees of CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - Johnson; Unknown Michelle R. Gilmore Owners and Non- Unknown Owners OREGON, record Claimants; and Nonrecord ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. Kipp Meyers, as Claimants successor

by Special Represen- That this case has merger to ABN tative for Michelle been commenced this Court in AMRO Mortgage R. Gilmore (deceased) against you and Group, Inc. DEFENDANTS other defendants, PLAINTIFF 2020CH53 praying for the Vs. foreclosure of a NOTICE BY King; Jessica certain Mortgage PUBLICATION Unknown Heirs the and Legatees of NOTICE IS GIVEN conveying YOU: Michelle LEGAL NOTICES 101R. TO LEGAL NOTICES 101 premises LEGAL NOTICES 101 as Heirs described Gilmore; Chantel Unknown King; Jerome and Legatees of follows, to-wit: Michelle Gilmore COMMONLY OFR.ILLINOIS Johnson; Unknown STATE Owners KNOWN AS: Owners and Non- Unknown DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and OFNonrecord record Claimants;DIVISION HIGHWAYS309 Errett Road Rochelle, IL 61068 Kipp Meyers, as Claimants this case has and BYwhich Special RepresenNOTICE OF SALE That OF EXCESS PROPERTY PUBLICsaid Mortgage was been (Sealed commenced tative for Michelle AUCTION Bid ONLY) in this Court made by: R. Gilmore R. Gilmore against youproperty and Michelle (deceased) An auction for the sale of excess will be held by the the Mortgagor(s), other defendants, DEFENDANTS State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, Division of to byOld Second 2020CH53 Highways, 819 Depotpraying Avenue, for Dixon,the Illinois, public aucCo.,Deas foreclosure a Mortgage BYbids only, tionNOTICE - sealed due on orofbefore Wednesday, Mortgagee, and certain PUBLICATION cember 2, 2020 by 5:00 PM atMortgage the following address: the recorded in the NOTICE IS GIVEN conveying Office the TO YOU: 819 Depot premises Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021 of as Recorder of Deeds Unknown Heirs described of Ogle County, Illiand Legatees of follows, Reference: Excess to-wit: Parcel No. 2XOG093A nois, as Document Michelle R. Gilmore COMMONLY No. 0303570; and AS: tract, roughly Unknown The subjectOwners parcel isKNOWN an irregular “L” shaped, for other Errett Road A portion and Nonrecord containing a total of309 0.031 acres. runs relief; north that to duly Claimants south and measures Rochelle, 1.0' wideILby61068 151.98' summons long, thenwas continout oflong, said which That thisthecase ues to westhas as a and strip that is 2.0'said wideissued and 151.52' against you was Court been commenced essentially wrappingMortgage around the property situated at the as provided by made by: insouthwest this corner Courtof the IL 72/251 intersection. against you and Michelle R. Gilmore law and that the is now said suit the AMortgagor(s), other defendants, MINIMUM BID: $940.00. performance deposit of $100.00 to time Old Second praying for the will be required at the of the auction pending. for excess parcel THEREforeclosure of a Mortgage Co., as NOW, no. 2XOG093A. UNLESS and FORE, certain Mortgage Mortgagee, conveying the recorded in the YOU file your anTERMS OF SALE swer or otherwise Office premises by auction (sealed bid The parcel listed above will beofsold the your of Deeds described as Recorder only) to the highest bidder. The highest file bidder will appearbe reance in this case in of OgleonCounty, follows, quired to-wit: to deposit $100.00 the dayIlliof the sale.

Payment the Office the nois, as Document COMMONLY must be made by Bank Cashier's Check; Bank Draft; orofCerCourt, No. 0303570; and Clerk KNOWN AS: made payable tified check to Treasurer, Stateofofthis Illinois.

Kimberly A. Stahl that 309 Errett Road bid designated Bids for an amount for lessother thanrelief; the minimum Clerk of the Rochelle, IL accepted.

61068 summons was duly will not be Circuit Court and which said issued out of said against you 106 S. 5th Mortgage was Court The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation in Street, accor#300 Act of as provided made danceby: with the provisions of Title VI ofbythe Civil Rights Oregon, IL of lawtheand that theof the Department Michelle Gilmore 1964 (78R.Stat.

252 and Regulations is now the Mortgagor(s), Commerce 15 C.F.R.said (Partsuit 8) issued pursuant61061-1634 to such Act, on orinsurebefore pending. tohereby Oldnotifies Second that all bidders that it will affirmatively 7, 2020, NOW, THEREMortgage Co., as the acceptance of any bid pursuant to this December advertisement will DEFAULT Mortgagee, and FORE, be without discrimination on theUNLESS ground of Arace, color, or MAY naENTERED recorded in the YOU file your an- BE tional origin.

Office of the swer or otherwise AGAINST YOU AT TIME AFTER your the appearRecorder of Deeds file Detailed information, including full legalANY description, may THAT DAY AND A ance inthe thisIllinois case in ofbeOgle County, obtained byIllicontacting Department of TransJUDGMENT the Office of the nois, as Document portation, Division of Highways, District 2, 819 Depot MAY AvBE 284-5925 ENTEREDandIN of this No. 0303570; and Clerk enue, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Fax Court, No. (815) ACCORDANCE Kimberly Stahl for other relief; that Device Telecommunication forA.the Deaf (TDD) (815) 284WITH THE of the summons was dulyWendi Clerk 1667 or by calling Schafer, (815) 284-5368.

PRAYER OF SAID Circuit Court issued out of said 106 S. 5th Street, Court against you The Department of Transportation reservedCOMPLAINT. the right to reject CODILIS & as provided by any and all proposals and to#300 waive technicalities.

ASSOCIATES, P.C. Oregon, IL law and that the Attorneys for 61061-1634 OF TRANSPORTATION now said suit is OF

BY ORDER THE DEPARTMENT on or before Plaintiff pending.

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terminates inde- Copies of a claim OF WAYNE J. bate act, any interested person terpendent adminis- filed with the clerk GYGER, EGAL OTICES 101 EGAL OTICES 101 EGAL OTICES 101 101 L N L N L N LEGAL NOTICES minates indepentration at any time must be mailed or Deceased.

No. 2020 P 76 dent administration by mailing or deliv- delivered to the at any time by ering a petition to representative and NOTICE OF mailing or deliverterminate to the to the attorney CLAIM within 10 days af- Notice is given of ing a petition to clerk.

Claims against the ter it has been the death of Wayne terminate to the estate may be filed filed.

J. Gyger, who died Circuit Clerk of the in the office of the BY: The First on September 23, Ogle County Court.

National Bank in 2020. Letters of Claims against the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Amboy Office were issued estate may be filed Street, Suite #300, David W. Badger on October 22, in the office of the Oregon, IL 61061, Ehrmann Gehlbach 2020, to Keith Clerk, or with the or with the repre- Badger & Joseph Gyger, as representative, or sentative, or both, Considine, LLC Ex- both within six Independent on or before the 215 E. First Street ecutor, whose ad- months from the date which is six P.O. Box 447 dress is 492 Coun- date of the first (6) months after the Dixon, IL 61021 ty Rd. 4387, De- publication, no latdate of the first (815) 288-4949 catur, Texas er than May 6, publication of this (815) 288-3068 76234, and whose 2021, and any Claim Notice, or, if FAX attorney is Linda A. claim not filed mailing or deliverNov. 6, 13, 20, Giesen of Dixon, within that period 2020 Giesen & Flessner is barred. Copies ing of a notice from the representative IN THE CIRCUIT Law Offices, 121 of a claim filed with is required by secEast First Street, the clerk must be COURT OF THE mailed or delivered tion 18-3 of the Dixon, Illinois.

FIFTEENTH Probate Act of The estate will be to the representaJUDICIAL 1975, the date administered with- tive and to the atCIRCUIT OGLE stated in that noout court supervi- torney within ten COUNTY, tice. Any claim not sion unless under days after it has ILLINOIS filed on or before IN THE MATTER Chapter 755 ILCS been filed.

Linda A. Giesen that date is barred. OF THE ESTATE 5/28-4 of the proAttorney for Copies of a claim OF WAYNE J. bate act, any interExecutor filed with the clerk GYGER, ested person termust be mailed or Deceased. minates indepen- Prepared by: Ms. delivered to the No. 2020 P 76 dent administration Linda A. Giesen representative and at any time by Dixon Giesen & NOTICE OF Law 200 to attorney or deliverREALthe ESTATE 200 REAL CLAIM ESTATE 200 mailing REAL ESTATE 200 Flessner REAL ESTATE within 10 days af- Notice is given of ing a petition to Offices ter it has been the death of Wayne terminate to the 121 East First Street filed.

Circuit Clerk of the CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL J. Gyger, who died BY: The First on Ogle County Court. P.O. Box 389 OGLE COUNTY23, - OREGON, ILLINOIS September National Bank in NA Stillman BancCorp 2020. Letters of Claims against the Dixon, Illinois PLAINTIFF Amboy Office were issued estate may be filed 61021 Telephone: David Vs. W. Badger on October 22, in the office of the 815-284-2288 Ehrmann Gehlbach 2020, Mary D. Dombkowski; et. al. to Keith Clerk, or with the Fax: 815-284-1338 Badger & DEFENDANTS Joseph Gyger, as representative, or lag@hsdixonlaw.

Considine, LLC Independent 2020CH48 Ex- both within six com Nov. 6, 13, 20, 215 E. First StreetNOTICE months from ESTATE the OF whose SHERIFF'S OF REAL ecutor, ad- SALE 2020 P.O. Box 447 of to thea Judgment first PUBLIC NOTICE IS dress HEREBY GIVEN that date pursuant of Foreclosure is 492 CounDixon, IL 61021 publication, the no latand Sale entered in ty the Rd. above cause on 10/30/2020, Sheriff of Ogle County, 4387, De(815) 288-4949 er than May Illinois will on December at the hour of 10:00 AM 6, at Ogle County Public catur,18, 2020Texas (815) 288-3068 2021, orand any otherwise designatSafety Complex 202 76234, S. 1st St. Oregon, in a place and whoseIL 61061, FAX ed at the time of sale, CountyisofLinda Ogle A. and claim State of not Illinois,filed sell at public auction to attorney Nov. 6, 13, 20, forGiesen withinthethat perioddescribed real estate: the highest bidder cash, asofsetDixon, forth below, following 2020 Giesen & Flessner is barred. Copies PIN 24-24-337-013 Improved with Single Family Home 121 of a claim filed with Law Offices, the clerk must be COMMONLY KNOWN 504 Street, N Third St Rochelle, IL 61068 EastAS:First mailed or delivered Sale terms: 10% down the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the Dixon,ofIllinois. auction; The balance,The including sale representafee for Abandoned Residential estate the will Judicial be to the tivecalculated and to the at- rate of $1 for each Property Municipalityadministered Relief Fund, withwhich is at the ten not to exceed $300, torney $1,000 or fraction thereof of the superviamount paid by thewithin purchaser out court it The has subject property is in certified funds, ission due unless within twenty-four hours. under days(24)after been filed. subject to general real estate 755 taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied Chapter ILCS Linda A. Giesen against said real estate andofis the offered without any representation as to 5/28-4 pro- for sale Attorney for quality or quantity of bate title and recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. act, without any interExecutor The sale is further subject confirmation estedtoperson ter- by the court. by: takes Ms. place after 1/1/2007, If the property is a minates condominium and thePrepared foreclosure indepenA. Giesen purchasers other than the administration mortgagees will Linda be required to pay any assessment and dent Dixon Giesen & ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) legal fees due under at The any Condominium Act, 765 time by Property (4). mailing or deliver- Flessner Law Officescommunity, purchasers other than If the property is located a common ing ain petition to interest 121 East First and legal fees due under the mortgagees will be required terminateto pay to any the assessment Street Condominium Property Act, Clerk 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Circuit of the Box 389at the sale shall be entitled If the sale is set aside any reason, Purchaser Oglefor County Court. theP.O. Dixon, Illinois only to a return of theClaims deposit paid. the The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against 61021 Telephone: against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. estate may be filed Upon payment in full amount bid, 815-284-2288 the purchaser shall receive a Certificate in of thethe office of the 815-284-1338 of Sale, which will entitle theorpurchaser Deed to the real estate after ConfirmaClerk, with theto aFax: tion of the sale. Therepresentative, successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of or lag@hsdixonlaw. evicting any tenantsboth or other individuals presently in possession of the subject within six com Nov. 6, 13, 20, premises. months from the 2020 The property will NOT open inspection and Plaintiff makes no representadatebe of thefor first tion as to the condition of the property. publication, no lat- Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to erverify thanall information.

May 6, IF YOU ARE THE2021, MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT and any TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF claim notFORfiled POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS within that period MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. is barred.

Copies For information: Examine thefiled court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & of a claim with Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage the clerk must be Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer or to delivered file number 14-20-05059. mailed I3160069 to the representative and to the atNovember 20, 27,ten 2020 December 4, 2020 torney within