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Board considers allowing chicken ownership

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By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Forreston Village Board members are considering an ordinance that would allow residents to keep chickens.

The proposed ordinance was presented at the board’s March 20 meeting, but no vote was taken. Board members decided to schedule an Ordinance Committee meeting to review the details, but did not set a date or time for the meeting.

Ken Thompson, a Forreston resident, voiced his opposition to allowing chickens in village limits.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Men’s Prayer Breakfast is April 1

The next Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday, April 1, at 7 a.m. at the Forreston Reformed Church. The speaker will be Pastor Ryan Howell of North Grove Church.

A freewill offering for the Food Pantry will be accepted. All men of the community are invited and encouraged to attend. This will be the last breakfast of the season till fall.

Blood drive is April 3 in Leaf River

The Leaf River United Methodist Church is hosting

FORRESTON LIBRARY

Garden Walk

Are you planning a beautiful vegetable garden or an amazing floral landscape this year? We’re looking for local residents who would like to assist in a Garden Walk fundraiser for the library. The event would be held during Sauerkraut Days, which is the first weekend in August, and the only requirement is a willingness to share the beauty of your lovely lawn or garden. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Julie at 815-938-2624 or forrestonpublicli-

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Youth Programs

LEGO Club: Monday, April 3, 5 p.m.

Big Kids, Big Art: Tuesday April 18, 4:30 p.m. Miss Jana will have stories and crafts for toddlers-kindergarten age kids.

Story Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m. Miss Jana will have stories and crafts for toddlers-kindergarten age kids.

Adult Programs

Book of the Month: Journey with Cussy Carter, or Bluet as she is more commonly known, as she delivers books on her Packhorse Librarian route in Appalachia Kentucky during the Great Depression.

“We have people around this town that cannot take care of their cats and dogs, and now you want to give them chickens?” he said. Thompson noted that Forreston already allows people to apply for a special use permit to own chickens.

“I think, if you do pass this ordinance, it should require the neighbors to be notified and OK it before they can have chickens,” he said.

Thompson suggested that the board have a public hearing on the matter prior to taking any action.

Village President Mark Metzger said he liked the idea of having a public hearing to

a Community Blood Drive on Monday, April 3. Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood between noon and 5 p.m.

Why do people give blood? Because they like to help others – and because giving feels amazing. In busy, complicated times, giving blood is an easy, meaningful way to make a difference. In fact, this simple give can enhance the lives of up to three people.

Giving blood only takes about one relaxing hour, and we – and your body – do all of the work.

gather community opinions.

Trustee Gary Buss noted that the ordinance allows zero tolerance for violations, and that if someone isn’t taking care of the chickens they have 30 days to get rid of the animals and all associated structures.

Police Chief Chris Thiel and Trustee Vickye Norris expressed some concern regarding enforcement of the ordinance.

“It would still fall under an ordinance violation, so we [Forreston police] would have to get involved,” Thiel said. “No matter what, the cops are going to have to police the chickens.”

Remember, blood is a gift – straight from the heart. Your heart. Please share it today!

If you are at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health, you should be eligible to donate blood.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the Leaf River United Methodist Church on Facebook or contact Cheryl atcheryl+newcomer@yahoo.com, or the Rock River Valley Blood Center at 815-965-8751, or at www.rrvbc.org.

brary@gmail.com.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Bring your favorite toddler or preschooler for a time of stories, songs, crafts, and fun! This relaxed program is a great way for little ones to meet new friends and discover the joy of reading. Please call the library to register or if you have any questions.

Community Room

Looking for a place to hold your event? Our community room (with a small kitchenette) is

available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions, and more. Please call the library at 815-938-2624 for additional information.

Soft Plastic Recycling

We are collecting film-type plastic for recycling. This includes plastic bags, zipper type baggies (with the zip portion removed), cereal/snack bags, bubble wrap, and other soft plastic . Please make sure bags are free from debris and remove all paper/sticker labels. Thank you!

Cussy has to deal with loneliness, poverty, and discrimination, all while facing harsh conditions on the book route.

Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.

April Take & Make Craft: Welcome in spring with this buzzing bumble bee craft. Stop by the circulation desk and pick one up while supplies last.

Card Making: Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. Get ready for graduation season by creating a one-of-a-kind card for those middle school, high school, and

college grads! All supplies provided or you may bring your own!

Plastic Recycling: We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/ sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation.

New Releases

Adult Books: Earth’s the Right Place for Love by Elizabeth Berg; On the Line by Fern Micheals; Countdown by James Patterson; Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline

Picture Book: Mushroom Lullaby by Kenneth Kraegel

Byron woman dies in accidental electrocution

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@oglecountynews.com

A Byron woman’s death was ruled an accidental electrocution that occurred after a downed power line “electrified” her neighbors’ home on March 25, Ogle County Chief Deputy Coroner Jeanette Bennett said Tuesday.

Marlana McFarland, 34, was found Saturday outside a home at 115 W. Third Street after firefighters responded to a possible electrocution and house fire. The downed power line caused the home to catch fire and burn to the ground.

McFarland, who lived next door, was trying to help her neighbors at the home that caught fire when she was electrocuted, a neighbor said.

Byron’s Deputy Fire Chief Tony Dinges said when Byron firefighters responded to the scene at 8:47 a.m. the entire home had been charged with electricity. Firefighters found McFarland, who had not yet been identified, on the ground outside the home.

“Our guys got on scene and the entire house was electrified. There was a 7,200 volt power line down on the house and had the whole house charged with electricity,” Dinges said. “So we were unable to make entry into the house.”

Dinges said firefighters also were unable to reach the victim due to the home being electrified.

“She was on the ground and we were unable to get to her or the house until ComEd could get on-site and shut the power down. She was not in the house. She was outside,” he said.

Once the power was shut down –which took about an hour – firefighters were able to battle the blaze and save other homes located on the same block.

“The house was on fire and we went to a third alarm,” he said. “We were able to save the home here on the right-hand side.”

Heavy snow fell across the region early Saturday, followed by brisk winds. Dinges said he thought the fallen line likely was because of the weather.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, he said.

The entire downtown area, including homes and businesses along Illinois Route 2 two blocks south of the fire, were without power after the incident.

Sixteen fire departments from nearby towns including Oregon, Mt. Morris, Stillman Valley, Polo and Pecatonica were called in for mutual

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Oregon firefighters stand by the charred remains of a home in Byron after several area fire departments battled the fire at 115 W. Third St. in Byron on March 25. One woman was declared dead after being found outside the home after a power line fell on the house causing it to become “electrified,” a fire official said.

Crews from 16 area fire departments battled the house fire. Here, a Byron fire truck sits in front of the charred remains.

Oregon seeks Tree City USA designation for 2024

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Oregon officials took another step toward preserving, protecting and enhancing the city’s urban forest.

On March 28, Oregon City Council members directed City Administrator Darin DeHaan to move forward with putting together an application for Tree City USA designation.

“If we decide to do this, then annually I will apply for this and then we would get this designation each year,” DeHaan said. “This would also allow us to apply for certain grants and continue our tree program in the city with support from [Morton] Arboretum.”

Tree City USA was created by the Arbor Day Foundation in 1976, according to ArborDay.org. A community can receive annual Tree City recognition by meeting four overarching standards:

1. Maintain a tree board or department.

City commissioners unanimously voted to create the Oregon Tree Board on June 28, 2022.

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aid. Byron fire chaplains also were on scene.

Holly Zumbragel, the manager at the Casey’s store on Illinois 2, said the store lost power shortly after the incident. She brought cartons of doughnuts and bottled water to the firefighters who were still on the scene at 11 a.m.

“We cleared out our shelves to do what we could to help,” she said.

How to Help

McFarland has five children, including an infant. A GoFundMe page for McFarland and her family has been established at: https://www. gofundme.com/f/family-of-marley-mcfarland.

Donations also are being accepted for the family whose home was destroyed after they evacuated safely.

Micki Hoefle, the human resource manager for the Meridian School District, is collecting donations for that family.

Hoefle also is accepting donations for the family at her home, 3 Highland Court, Stillman Valley. For additional information on that funding effort, call Hoefle at 815-988-7361.

Two bank accounts have been established at Holcomb Bank where donations for both families can be sent.

2. Having a community tree ordinance.

A tree preservation regulations ordinance was unanimously approved by commissioners on Nov. 8, 2022.

3. Spending at least $2 per resident on urban forestry.

Oregon has a population of 3,604 according to the 2020 census, which means the city must spend at least $7,208 on tree removals, pruning and plantings annually.

4. Celebrating Arbor Day.

Illinois observes Arbor Day on the last Friday in April.

DeHaan noted that the city won’t have Tree City USA designation in 2023 because of deadlines, but he will get together the application to submit in September for status in 2024.

“The Tree Board says this is a good way to give us a good green designation as well as allow us to apply for additional green-related items,” Commissioner Tim Krug said. “So it’s good for everybody.”

The work done thus far already has benefited the city, such as the $4,700 grant the city received to conduct a

tree inventory, DeHaan said. The last time the city did a tree inventory was in 1998, he said.

One of the next steps is to sell the idea of terrace trees being a good thing to the community, DeHaan said. That includes educating the public on the benefits of terrace trees, he said.

“The Tree Board is willing to kind of help with that educational process, so I’ll start working with them,” DeHaan said. “Our previous streets superintendent just sent out a letter

A worker with the company performing a tree inventory for the city of Oregon checks out one of the trees in the terrace on North Sixth Street on July 6, 2022.

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and we didn’t get any response. I think it’s going to take some education and some support from the Tree Board to kind of get the community on board.”

Many of the terrace trees in the city were removed during an Emerald Ash Borer outbreak, and they now want to replace them, he said.

“Part of the community is the fact that you drive down tree-lined streets,” Mayor Ken Williams said. “The trees line the streets in the neighborhood and so on. That’s a real quality, and so we want to keep it.”

ABOVE: A Byron firefighter rests on the bumper of a fire engine after battling a fire at 115 W. Third St. on March 25. AT LEFT: Holly Zumbragel, the manager at Casey’s in Byron, delivers doughnuts to firefighters who battled the fire.

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71st antique show rolls right along despite snow glitch

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

Snow made for a bit of a slow start for the Oregon Woman’s Club’s Antique Show on Saturday, but the crowd picked up as the roads cleared.

“It was maybe a little slow early on because of the snow,” said Jan Steward, club president. “But we had people coming in after the snow stopped to make up for the weather. Overall, we ended up having 1,105 people for the weekend. That was a little under our usual attendance, but considering the snow it was good attendance overall.”

By mid-afternoon Saturday, the skies had cleared and the sun had melted most of the several inches of heavy, wet snow that had fallen in the morning.

“It’s been steady all morning,” said Tammy Mendoza of Coal Valley who operated her booth The Cottage.

Mendoza was one of several dealers who set up a total of 44 booths at the popular show.

“I’ve been coming to this show for 30 years. I had been waiting to get in as a dealer at the show for a long time. This is my second year here,” Mendoza said.

“People called me from the Quad

Cities this morning asking how the roads were. I told them they were OK now and they came right up.”

Anne Knodle of Mt. Morris made the five-mile trip to the show after the skies cleared.

“I always come to the show to look

at all the lovely things,” she said. “I didn’t come as early this year because of the snow, but this show is so nice.”

Linda and Don Pottinger of Oregon were busy checking out antiques at the show.

“We come pretty much every year.

We usually just browse,” Linda said while looking over a copper pot.

Doug Jennings of Blue Goose Antiques in Bloomington-Normal, praised the show and its organizers.

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Don Gibson of Victorian House Antiques of Hanover, Wisconsin, talks to Kathryn Reynolds of Mt. Morris about one of the items for sale at his booth at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show on Saturday.

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Candidates forum draws crowd from Mt. Morris, Oregon

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

A candidates forum drew at least 50 people to Pinecrest Grove on March 23 to hear from those seeking to represent Mt. Morris as village trustees and school board members.

“I thought it was very good,” Mt. Morris Economic Development Group Executive Director Paula Diehl said of the event. “It was very well attended. I was really happy to see people from Oregon present as well.”

The EDG hosted the event, which ran from 7 to 10 p.m. Lori Peterson served as moderator.

All candidates running for the Oregon Community Unit School District Board of Education and for the Mt. Morris Village Board in the April 4 election were invited.

“All the candidates seemed well informed,” Diehl said. “They all had something to contribute.”

Mike Fay, Chris Kolling, Morgan McConnell and Melissa Rojas are running uncontested for four Mt. Morris Village Board of Trustees seats.

Incumbents Molly Herman Baker and Mary Jo Griffin are challenged by Stephanie Haugh, Aaron Mudge and Bruce Obendorf for three open seats on the OCUSD Board of Education. The district serves Oregon and Mt. Morris.

Haugh and Obendorf cannot both be elected because of township boundary restrictions.

Griffin was unable to attend the event because of a previous commitment to a Court Appointed Special Advocates – or CASA – training session.

Because of space constraints, Shaw Media is only including responses from the school board candidates.

Obendorf

Meet the candidates

Bruce Obendorf, of Mt. Morris, grew up in Polo. After college, he worked at Kable News’ finance department.

Between his time on the now-defunct Mt. Morris School District Board of Education and the OCUSD Board of Education, Obendorf has served 20 years on school boards.

Obendorf said he is running because when the school board was considering the closure of David L. Rahn Junior High School, he learned about what was going on in the district and paid more attention to its finances.

“I’m hoping I can add some information to the board, ask some questions,” Obendorf said.

Mudge

“I am an uneducated professional,” Aaron Mudge, of Oregon, said in his introduction. “So I am unique. I am probably the only one up here without a college degree.”

His perspective is “protect what I have, protect my children, protect everybody’s children,” Mudge said.

Mudge said, after attending school board meetings, he found a lack of transparency.

There are a lot of “uneducated professionals” in the community whose voices get discredited, but who deserve to be represented, he said. Mudge wants to offer that perspective to the board.

Haugh

Stephanie Haugh grew up in Oregon and has lived in Mt. Morris for 17 years. She works as an elementary school counselor in the Meridian Community Unit School District.

Haugh previously served six years on the OCUSD Board of Education.

It’s important to look at the full child and to not focus just on academics, she said. Her background in social and emotional learning, trauma and counseling is a benefit, Haugh said.

She didn’t go to school for finances and budgeting, so that’s not her strength, Haugh said. What she is good at is finding resources, researching and talking to people, she said.

“I’m open-minded and I don’t necessarily believe that you should come into the board with a set agenda,” Haugh said. “I think we want to do, and should be doing, what’s best for all students in the community, and not specifically just what you want to see.”

Herman Baker

Molly Herman Baker, of Mt. Morris, grew up in the village and moved back in 2012, after 36 years in Macomb.

She is retired and has served on the OCUSD Board of Education for six years. She worked as a teacher at Western Illinois University and later headed Sauk Valley Community College’s education development department.

Herman Baker has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a masters in instructional design technology and a doctorate in education.

“[Instructional design technology] means designing instruction, whether it’s at the K-12 school level, higher ed, business training – anytime teaching and learning is going on,” she said.

Her background and being community-minded, good at collaborating and open to new ideas make her qualified, she said. She said her weakness is in understanding large financial reports.

What are the top three issues faced by OCUSD? Mudge

1. Maintain local control.

The state Legislature is taking actions that remove control from local school boards, he said.

2. Improve test scores.

Test scores are up, but not good enough, Mudge said.

He said he believes the social and emotional learning approach doesn’t work and removes the focus from academics.

3. Return to a “traditional education.”

People who want a “traditional lifestyle” shouldn’t be made uncomfortable in schools, Mudge said.

“The school is large enough to cater to all, and if

you’re upfront and honest with parents about what they want and the type of education that we receive, I think we can achieve a good education for everybody,” he said.

Haugh

1. Address the staff shortage.

There is a shortage of educators across the board, including paraprofessionals, classroom teachers, special educators, speech and language pathologists, Haugh said.

2. Student safety.

“Obviously, there’s a ton of things in the news,” Haugh said.

Being transparent about threat assessment protocols and making sure the community is informed is important, she said.

3. Get the state to fully fund the district.

“It is sad to me that we are excited when we are funded in 85% or 90%,” Haugh said. “We should be funded 100%. That’s what schools deserve.”

The district needs to balance what funds it has in reserve with maintaining buildings, giving staff raises, paying for student programming and rising supply costs, she said.

Herman Baker

1. Recruitment and retention of staff.

There is a projected shortage of school staff nationwide, Herman Baker said. It’s important to think about how to retain the teachers and staff the district has currently, she said.

2. Increase student engagement in academic environments.

More than 50% of students in the district receive free or reduced lunches, she said. That means their families typically don’t have financial resources to do things outside of school, Herman Baker said.

“We need to be able to focus on involving our students at school, as school is, for many of our students, the stable place in their life,” she said.

3. Monitor the combination junior high and high school students.

Herman Baker said she would expect a report on how the integration of the junior high and high school students – which happened after DLR closed – is going at the end of the school year.

Obendorf

1. A lack of communication and transparency during school board meetings.

Meetings last less than an hour, and there very seldom is discussion about what’s being voted on, Obendorf said.

“Sitting in the gallery, you want to hear from the

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Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media Oregon School District Board of Education candidate Stephanie Haugh, of Mt. Morris, left, listens as fellow candidate Molly Baker, of Mt. Morris, speaks.

Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media Oregon School District Board of Education candidate Bruce Obendorf, left, of Mt. Morris, talks during the Candidates Night as Aaron Mudge, of Oregon, listens.

Gail Beck of Chana, a member of the pie baking crew for the Chana United Methodist Church, stands over some of the selections offered at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show in Oregon. Homemade pies were just one of the items sold by church volunteers at the show’s concession stand.

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“We’ve had a good day. The club works hard to put on this show and they provide some additional services which are nice for the dealers,” he said.

Also working hard were members of the Chana United Methodist Church, who made sure show attendees did not go hungry by offering sandwiches, drinks and their homemade pies – a show staple.

“We started Thursday and Friday making pies for this week,” said Gail Beck, the “Pie General.” “We made about 30 pies. It’s a challenge.”

Fruit for the pies is donated to the church. “It’s hand-picked and then

hand-peeled. All locally grown,” Beck said.

The pies are created and baked in the church’s certified kitchen.

“It’s very labor intensive,” Beck said, smiling.

“It’s fun making them and trying different recipes,” said Deb Bothhous, one of the pie people.

The antique show has been held by the Oregon Woman’s Club for 71 years on the fourth weekend of March. The two-day event is the major fundraiser for the woman’s club, which uses the proceeds to help fund community projects and charities.

The club was organized in 1922.

For more information about the club, contact Steward at 815-734 6337 or 815-985-7550 or email lillies2share@ yahoo.com

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Linda and Don Pottinger of Oregon look at antiques at one of the 44 booths at the Oregon Woman’s Club Antique Show on Saturday in Oregon.

Schryver’s next venture was the Tri-County Gun Club

My eyes were just back to where I could open my drapes to green grass and see my flowers coming up. Now all is white again and my eyes do not like the brightness.

Nor can I run to the museum to look something up. I will wait until the snow is gone, which should not take too long.

As I look back again at the pictures of Jesse Schryver’s life following his stint with the Pines, I am not only interested in the trailer he built but what he put in it.

As I said before, the trailer looked so much like the trailer my dad built in the 1940s for us to travel with as we toured the west. Where the back of my dad’s trailer pulled down to make a kitchen, Jesse’s trailer held air-cooled engines for display.

Jesse’s entire trailer was one large display case that traveled. The entire trailer was filled with air-cooled engines and they took these engines to shows. The back also has ribbons hanging that he obviously won for his air-cooled engines.

How were these engines different than Walter Rucker’s gas engines that ran his mother’s washing machine and churned her butter? Maybe some-

Betty Obendorf

one can fill me in on engines.

Jesse’s next venture was the TriCounty Gun Club with pictures of how he helped build the clubhouse new addition. The date was August 1992. I remember when they purchased more of the land out in Eagle Point and went into full operation.

Jesse was then in his 70s but not retired from helping out in the community. Those pictures now need to go into a file on the gun club.

All along in his shop he had been involved with repairing lawn mowers, garage doors and selling ornamental windmills. Another love of his was hunting and fishing. There are many pictures of hides hanging of various animals.

Some pictures show him tanning the hides during his trapping career. Some of his pictures are taken in 1985 and 1987 at Steam Valley Mountain and Susquehanna River and Mountain

where he was hunting coon, mink, deer and bear.

When I was working with school children during the summer on Native American cooking and clothing, I used hides to show this is how they dressed. I still have those hides at the museum to show how Native Americans lived. I appreciated the hides that people gave me.

We wrapped up in deer hides and estimated how many muskrat hides it would take to cover a small child.

Jesse’s pictures of 1958 look like

muskrat hides so I could put some of his pictures with the hides that I have at the museum. The rest we will file away as part of his life.

His life started in 1914 and ended in 1996. A most interesting life of all that he did. His last pictures are taken in 1994 of snow in Polo near his home and here I am again looking at snow out my window.

• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and a volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.

1913 proved to be an interesting year for Oregon

By OTTO DICK

This is my next article concerning events that occurred in the year 1913.

In 1913, the U.S. was 127 years old, Illinois was 95 years old and Oregon was only 77 years old.

Some of the information for this article came from the Ogle County Republican Newspaper published in Oregon, Illinois.

The mayor of Oregon was Harry E. Wade and Edward F. Dunne served as Illinois Governor. He was a Democrat and our Republican Governor Lowden from Oregon defeated him in the January 3, 1917, election, serving 1917 to 1921.

One interesting advertisement by Ill. Northern Utilities Co. “In the wired house, life is made more comfortable in the summer. Electric fans will cool it, electrical appliances for that purpose will do the washing and cleaning, electric irons will enable you to iron outdoors, and with electri-

cal cooking appliances you can dispense with the kitchen stove in preparing many meals. Is your house wired?”

Where the Village of Progress Bakery is now located: “Oregon’s 1rst new family theatre will open next Monday.

It is one of the most up-todate vaudeville and moving picture houses in northern Illinois. Vaudeville every evening, three reels of pictures, best of music for which the Coddingtons are noted. The house will seat 350 people.”

The state of Illinois issued a proclamation that it has made room for all insane people in the state hospitals. Patients now confined in county homes will be transferred to our state hospitals.

This was a huge year for women. Headlines read “New Suffrage Law Hands Ballots To Women.” This law included a list of offices women were eligible to vote for going into effect in Illinois, July 1. They were still not allowed to vote for members of Con -

gress, U.S. Senators, Illinois Governor, etc.

A major event in Oregon in 1913 was the depot fire consuming our first depot. This was a two-story depot. We have no photographs of this depot.

The sleeping quarters for the railroad workers were located in the second floor. The city fire department responded. However with a strong west wind they were not able to extinguish the fire.

The Charles Graves property north of the depot caught fire and the building was saved by the fire department.

After the fire, railroad business was carried out in a box car until the second depot was constructed as a oneºstory building.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Images provided by Otto Dick Here are two 1913 newspaper ads from the Oregon newspaper.

Photos provided by Betty Obendorf

The Tri-County Gun Club range sign was installed on May 22, 1991, along the Milledgeville Blacktop. A clubhouse addition was constructed in August 1992.

Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving 1913-1921.

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Koeller Forreston Hardware, is a locally owned and operated hardware store. Gary and Jane Koeller, who both grew up in Forreston, purchased the business in August of 2015. They are only the 4th owners since the business opened over a century ago. Along with all the usual hardware options, they also offer screen repair, pipe cutting/threading, Harvest Right freeze dryers, and Traeger grills.

Their name says “hardware,” but they are so much more. They set themselves apart with their customer service. They go above and beyond to help out local folks after hours. Whether it’s for a broken sump pump or a broken belt for a farmer in the middle of fieldwork. Gary was a licensed plumber and has the expertise to not only help with plumbing projects, but also other household repairs.

As many other small businesses they have obstacles that they face, especially when it comes to competing with the big box stores. However, compared to big box stores, Koeller Forreston offers products that are superior quality and competitively priced. Both Gary and Jane understand how important a local hardware store is to the community. They pride themselves on the friendly, hometown service that they provide to every customer that walks in the door.

So why don’t you come visit, take a look around, and discover why Koeller Forreston Hardware is the place “Where Hometown Hardware Tradition Continues.”

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Reasons to shop small versus big box 5

The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses are equally, if not exceedingly, worthy of attention. What defines a small business as ÒsmallÓ varies significantly, but these businesses are generally privately owned and generate far less revenue than big corporations. General consensus also defines small businesses as companies with fewer than 500 paid employees, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. HereÕs a deep look at why small businesses are so vital, and why consumers should direct more of their purchasing power to smaller companies rather than the big box retailers and other national chains.

1. Autonomy and diversity

The layout and offerings at national chains will be identical whether you live in the mountains or at the beach. Big box stores follow a consistent marketing strategy and look the same regardless of where they are located. That familiarity can come at the cost of variety. On the other hand, an independent business offers the products and services that are reflective of the customers and the community they serve.

2. Local hiring strategy

Certain big box retailers will hire local residents, but hiring policies may push for promoting from within the organization. This could mean relocating an employee rather than bringing in someone from the community who may be more in tune with local sensibilities. Small businesses may be more inclined to hire residents they know and keep hiring centralized to the local area Ñ something that keeps more resources and money in the community.

3. Adaptability and change

Local businesses can move more quickly to respond to economic factors that require change. Since they are focused more on the needs of their customers rather than stockholders, changes can be implemented rapidly without having to go through red tape, meetings and updates to corporate policies. Changes also can be customized to the local community at large.

4. Investing in the town

According to the financial resource Financial Slot, shopping at locally owned businesses rather than big box retailers keeps more money in the community. Local property taxes and other taxes paid by the businesses go right back into the community. This helps raise overall value for homeowners and can even reduce their taxes. The funding helps keep police, fire and school departments functioning properly.

5. Turnover is greater

While no one wants to see a small business fail, that fate is sometimes unavoidable. However, that turnover helps teach communities what was done poorly and helps others learn from those mistakes. It also means fresh businesses will come in and replace the old, driving new growth, opportunity and competition that keeps prices competitive. The benefits of a thriving small business sector are numerous. Consumers can do their part by patronizing these firms more frequently.

Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc. is located in downtown Polo, IL and is the only locally owned and operated insurance agency in Polo. The business was established in 1905 and 5 generations later it is now owned and operated by Robin Duncan and Tamela Merdian. The two sisters will be celebrating 18 years of ownership April 1st, 2023. That same day also marks the 118th year for Scholl Insurance Agency.

Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc. is a full service agency that offers all lines of insurance from auto to crop insurance. Being independent insurance agents they represent many different companies. They are a Trusted Choice agency and also belong to the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois.

While their business is insurance they do also offer some other services that are really helpful in a small rural town. They can help with anything from a notary public to a UPS drop box location. They are also a remittance agent for the State of Illinois so they can handle all types of license and title transactions. They offer onsite issuance of renewal stickers, passenger, “B” & “C” truck plates, and more.

They do all of this with the great team they have in their office that assist them. Liz Peterson is a licensed agent and can also assist with the license and title work. Gloria Butler, who works part-time, also assists them with the bookkeeping.

Scholl Insurance Agency, Inc. would like to thank their customers and clients who have put their trust in them for the past 118 years. If you are not a current client stop by their office and meet the great team and get a free no obligation insurance comparison quote.

part-time, also assists them with the bookkeeping. Polo,IL815.946.2324 schollinsurance.com

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The environmental impact of shopping local

The environmental impact of shopping local. Shopping at locally owned businesses benefits everyone from local business owners to the people they employ to the communities where they operate. As beneficial as shopping local can be for small business owners and the communities where they operate, the planet is perhaps the biggest beneficiary of consumers supporting locally owned small businesses. The environmental impact of purchasing locally manufactured and sold products is significant. Consumers who choose to use their purchasing power to support local businesses may not realize just how much they’re helping the planet in so doing.

• Shopping local reduces your “food miles.” Large grocery stores get much of their inventory from producers in other countries. Even stores that rely heavily on domestic producers may not limit their domestic partners to local farms. That means products may be traveling thousands of miles before they end up on the shelves in local grocery stores. This is often referred to as “food miles,” and the more consumers can reduce their food miles, the more they help the planet. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions notes that transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States, so anything consumers can do to reduce the amount of fuel needed to get food from farm to table can greatly benefit the planet. Shopping local grocers who source their foods from local farms is a simple and effective way to help the planet.

• Shopping local conserves fuel. Much like shopping local reduces reliance on producers who must travel thousands of miles to get their products on shelves in your community, it also reduces the time consumers spend in their vehicles. That conserves fuel and helps to reduce air pollution. That’s an easily overlooked benefit of shopping local, but one that should not be taken for granted. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, an estimated 150 million Americans are living in areas that do not meet federal air quality standards. Emissions from automobiles are a major source of the pollution that’s behind poor air quality, so anything consumers can do to reduce their fuel consumption, including shopping locally, can greatly benefit the planet.

• Shopping local protects land from developers. Another way shopping local benefits the planet is its link to preserving local farms. When local grocers get their foods from local farms, that increases the long-term sustainability of those farms. If farms are sustainable, they’re more likely to remain in operation. Farms don’t just grow foods, they also provide habitats for local wildlife that helps maintain local ecosystems. That domino effect begins with consumers who support local businesses by shopping local. Shopping local pays numerous dividends, not the least of which are the many ways supporting local businesses benefits the environment.

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Little Blue Cottage is a quiet boutique off of 4th Street in Oregon, Illinois. It is locally owned and operated by Caryn Huber, who is also assisted by her daughter, Carla Pearl. Their story does not begin with this retail location though, Caryn Huber started out of her home, like many other small businesses. She started four years ago making custom signs for her clients. Then in August of 2022 she decided it was time to open up her first retail location. She wanted to be able to show her custom signs and also provide other products for her customers.

At the Little Blue Cottage you can find items ranging from clothing and home décor to DIY crafts and paint. They are an Elite Dixie Belle Retailer featuring a full line of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint, Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint, and Terra Clay Paint. They believe that part of their success is from being able to offer a wide variety of items and listening to their customer’s feedback and suggestions. They also like to keep changing their inventory to keep up with the ever-changing trends.

So, if you have not checked them out yet, they are a little off the beaten path, but it will definitely be worth it!

Beesing Welding, LLC is a familyowned business that has been providing quality welding and steel fabricating services in the Oregon and surrounding areas since 1989.

We offer portable welding, steel supply, fabrication, repairs and more. We service the mining, food, manufacturing, industrial and residential markets.

Our attention to detail, quality materials and experienced staff ensure the excellent results that you need for every job. Visit our location at 2506 IL Rt 2 South, Oregon or call (815) 732-7552 to find out more!

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board members about the background of what’s being voted on and what’s being discussed,” he said. “Even though they may know how they’re going to vote and they may have asked questions to the superintendent prior to the meeting. I think people want to understand what’s happening in schools and they want to understand why the decision has been made.”

2. Address bullying in the district. Having sat through almost every meeting, there’s almost always a bully issue brought forward by a parent,

OBITUARIES

JUDITH “JUDY” A. AURAND

Born: June 13, 1940 in Ashton, IL

Died: March 21, 2023 in Oregon, IL

Judith A. “Judy” Aurand, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon IL with her son and daughter by her side after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.Born on June 13, 1940 in a tenant house in rural Ashton, IL, Judy was the sixth of seven children born to Samuel and Elma (Allsup) Cultra. Judy attended a one-room Union country schoolhouse from first through fifth grade and then a “town” school, eventually graduating from Ashton High School in 1957 at the age of 16 with 28 in her graduating class. She was a hard worker and started at age 10 by picking asparagus, de-tasseling corn, and doing

Obendorf said.

“As a board member, I think trying to understand what’s happening in our school with behavioral types of issues and how do you get the interventions and the processes and the counseling and the psychologists all involved,” he said. “I can tell you firsthand, all students are not treated the same. It depends on the circumstances. It depends on what happened.”

3. Fiscal responsibility.

The rationale for closing DLR was all fiscal, but now the district is trying to figure out how to spend extra money they have because of increased property valuations, Obendorf said. Those valuations will go down at some point, he said.

line work for Del Monte in Rochelle. In high school Judy car-hopped with her best friend, Shirley Engelkes Frahm. They double dated, partied and had a lot of good, wholesome “1950’s” fun with a friendship that has stood the test of time and many cocktail hours. While at a square dance in Chana with Shirley in 1957, Judy met John A. DeVries. They were married on January 22, 1958, and her life as a farm wife began. She worked hard farming over 1500 acres and raising 300 angus beef cows. Their marriage produced four children that became her world. In the late 1960’s they established DeVries Grain and Fertilizer in Byron, IL. After a divorce in 1985, Judy happily left the farm and worked for McGregor’s Subscription and then Progressive Graphics in Oregon as an office manager. Later, Judy became a Realtor for Century 21 and then co-founded Blackhawk Realty in the late 1980’s. On August 20, 1993, Judy remarried to LaMonte “Butch” Aurand in Las Vegas, NV. Butch operated heavy machinery and also attained his real estate license, so they could

work as a team. In 2003 Judy started REMAX of Rock Valley in Oregon with her daughter, Carla Benesh. Judy won countless awards throughout her real estate career. She was a member of the Rockford Area Realtors Association, the National Association of Realtors and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. Judy was also very active in her children’s lives which included traveling across the country attending Arabian horse shows and taking flying lessons. A proud lifetime member of the NRA, she believed in the right to bear arms and did. After retirement Judy enjoyed swimming, traveling, target shooting, lobster and cocktails. She adored Elvis. Judy was very patriotic and a “regular” at the Oregon VFW. She even made her famous potato salad for many VFW luncheons. Judy is predeceased by her husband, parents, daughter Amy Luepkes, infant daughter Catherine Lynn DeVries, sister Ella Marie Miller, and two brothers Bill and Don Cultra. Judy is survived by her children John (Cathy) DeVries of Madison, Mississippi and Carla (Tony)

BETH ‘PORKY’ GALOR

Born: July 15, 1961

Died: February 26, 2023

Beth “Porky” Galor, 61, peacefully passed away February 26, 2023 at home, encircled by her family. Beth was born to James and Minnie (Parrish) Irvin on July 15, 1961 in Centralia.

United in love, she married her high school sweetheart, Patrick Galor on July 6, 1985 at Brookville United Methodist Church. A dedicated employee, Porky was employed at Elkay Manufacturing and White Pines Inn, working many numerous plus years at each. Never finding the need to leave the area, Beth and Patrick set down their roots in Polo, just a mere 5-minute drive from her childhood

Benesh of Oregon, IL.; three sisters: Carol Link of Ottawa, IL; Mary Ellen Merritt of Towanda, IL; and Karen (Ed) Arensdorf of West Branch, Iowa; five grandsons: Bryan (Erica) DeVries; Brett (Jennifer) DeVries; Blake Benesh; David (Kimberly) Luepkes; and Austin (Anna) Luepkes; eight great-grandchildren: Caroline, Harper, Carson, Hudson, Graham, Ember, Emerson, and Autumn; and several nieces and nephews. She was also extremely close to her cousin, Charlotte Westcott. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street Oregon, IL with the Rev. Michael Hoffman, pastor of the Oregon Church of God officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday at the funeral home from 4-6 PM. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Byron Cemetery. A memorial fund is established in Judy’s name for the Serenity Hospice and Home Monarch Butterfly Release.

Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of Judy.

home in Brookville.

She so loved her family, everyone being close was a strong family trait passed on to her daughters. Beth’s greatest source of pride was in her grandsons. Becoming Granny filled her heart.

Profoundly missed, Porky is survived by her mother Minnie, husband Patrick, daughters: Amanda (Dustin King) Galor of Polo, and Ashley (Scott) Disher of Mt Morris, grandsons: Korbin DeVora, Westlee King, and Maverick King of Polo,brothers: Bruce (Kathy) Irvin of Brookville,  Keith (Charity) Irvin of Brookville, Steve Irvin of Oregon, and sister: Lea (the late Sam) Logan of Oregon, special niece: Shannon (Jim) Coffman of Polo, and numerous nieces nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Per Porky’s request there will be no service. Celebration of her life will be July 15, 2023 at White Pines State Park.

The Beth Galor Memorial is set up at First State Bank Shannon in Polo.

Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media Mt. Morris Village Board incumbent Trustee Melissa Rojas, left, speaks during the March 23 Candidates Night at Pinecrest Grove hosted by the Mt. Morris Economic Development Group.

Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media Mt. Morris Village Board incumbent Trustees Chris Kolling, left, and Mike Fay, right, participate in the Candidates Night at Pinecrest Grove.

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Baseball

Pearl City 8, Polo 0: The Marcos managed two hits in a shutout loss at home.

Scott Robertson and Gage Zeigler had the hits for Polo. Robertson gave up one run and three hits in four-plus innings, striking out two and walking three. Logan Nelson and Gus Mumford pitched in relief.

Nathan Brinkmeier struck out 17 and walked two in his two-hit shutout for the Wolves, who scored once in the fifth inning, twice in the sixth and five times in the top of the seventh.

Oregon 12, Indian Creek 6: The Hawks jumped ahead with a six-run first inning, then scored in every inning but the fifth to seal their win.

Dom Terlikowski went 3 for 4 and Keaton Salsbury went 2 for 3 with one RBI as the leading Oregon batters. Logan Weems

scored three runs and drove in another.

Miley Smith pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, one unearned run and two walks, with two strikeouts.

Drake Mickler went 2 for 4 to lead Indian Creek.

Warren/Stockton 4, Forreston 3, 8 inn.: The Cardinals rallied with a two-run seventh inning to force extras, but came up short in the eighth.

Kendall Erdmann, Carson Akins and Alex Milnes drove in runs for Forreston; Akins had two hits.

Alec Schoonhoven pitched four scoreless innings with six strikeouts, one hit and four walks.

Amboy 8, Oregon 2: The Clippers topped the Hawks in a nonconference game in Amboy.

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Oregon’s Emma Schlichtmann pitches against Milledgeville during a Monday, March 20, game at Dillehay Park in Mt. Morris, The game was moved from Oregon to Mt. Morris because of wet field conditions at Oregon Park West.

How did the NCAA basketball tournament get so big? SPORTS COLUMN

With NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments wrapping up, it’s a good time to offer a few thoughts. Admittedly, my focus has been on the men’s event, but it is enlightening to see the women making strides in equal opportunities and media coverage.

Even the most casual basketball fan tunes in to March Madness, as thrilling finishes and giant-killer upsets make this as exciting as any sports event in the world. Furthermore, a single-elimination tourney makes the stakes even higher.

You don’t even have to know the players to have a rooting interest in a game. With the transfer portal, players switch teams as often as Elizabeth Taylor used to switch husbands (that’s a reference for our older readers).

It’s not the players, but the colleges themselves we cheer for and you better believe teams such as No. 16 seed Farleigh Dickenson and No. 15 Princeton were the darlings of national TV audiences in upset wins.

The only gripe I have with the tournament is all the network-mandated commercials and game stoppages to check ball possession, flagrant fouls or correct time on clock. I remember listening to a tourney game with about five minutes left while driving back from Sterling to Oregon. By the time I pulled into my driveway, it had just ended.

Myself and other fans can get past this because of the uncertainty of the 68-team bracket, of which millions of Americans fill out in hopes of bragging

rights among their peers or actual cash winnings. Those are all usually in the garbage after the first weekend of games.

Even the so-called experts and talking heads on TV don’t have a clue which teams will advance through the various rounds. It is futile to predict the future, so why try?

For example, all of the No. 1 seeds failed to make it to the round of 8, such an inexact science March Madness is.

I find it much better to sit back and enjoy the games and whichever way they pan out, so be it. With so much athletic artistry on the courts, they are drama to the first degree.

I can even get past my contempt for these pampered spoiled brats because of the entertainment value. No, I do not personally know these kids.

But the fact the colleges employ a multitude of staffers to cater to the every whim of their players and fat-cat boosters are willing to offer financial incentives, an environment exists for pampering and spoiling young people.

It used to be that colleges set the dictates to the players with a generous offer of a scholarship. Now, it is the other way around with the players calling all the shots.

Room and board has little value compared to personalized NIL deals and the freedom to transfer elsewhere if the coach offends you or you aren’t getting enough playing time.

Strangely, this reversal of roles hasn’t affected the popularity of college basketball. As fans, it’s all about the game for us, not the personalities.

How did the NCAA basketball tournament get so big? There was a time when state high school basketball tournaments had more interest.

Other than a 1968 game at the Astrodome in front of 52,000 between powerhouse UCLA and Elvin Hayes-led Houston on national TV (which I vividly remember the hype for), the real start began a few years later when the NCAA expanded the field and allow more than one school from a conference in.

In 1980, newly formed ESPN began to show early-round games, a stark contrast to the attitude of NBC or CBS of only showing the finals. Lo and behold, it was discovered viewers were keenly interested and the major networks began to get on board the growing March Madness bandwagon.

DePaul, an independent small school in Chicago, was a perfect example of a team that was birthed in the late 1970s because of the NCA tournament and one that captured the hearts of WGN TV viewers all over the country.

People make a big deal out of the 1979 Magic Johnson and Michigan State versus Larry Bird and Indiana State championship game as the turn-

ing point for popularity in college basketball. Let’s not forget that upstart DePaul with only five legitimate players was every bit as good as MSU and Indiana State.

They added just as much character to the Final Four that year and could have easily been crowned the champ had not a narrow loss in the semis kept them out of the final.

DePaul kept that train rolling for several more years before going off the tracks and reverting to its former life as a nobody in college basketball. Maybe they don’t have the means to entice and coddle kids like other schools do nowadays.

Another star from the earlier days of March Madness was one of my childhood heroes, Pete Maravich.

In the category of “records were made to be broken,” thankfully Maravich’s college scoring mark of 3,667 points did not get broken.

Set from 1967-70 when college freshmen weren’t allowed to play varsity, “Pistol Pete” of LSU only played 83 games. Additionally, the 3-point shot was not allowed.

Antoine Davis, who ended his career with 3,664 points at Detroit Mercy this year, had the luxury of playing 144 games over five seasons. Still, if he had scored four more points, he would have been considered the new record holder.

• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, has been a sports writer for Shaw Media and has covered high school sports in Ogle County for more than 30 years.

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Forreston 5, Pearl City 1: The Cardinals built a 4-0 lead through two innings, then fended off the Wolves for an NUIC crossover win.

Owen Greenfield and Kendall Erdmann had two hits each to lead Forreston; Greenfield scored three runs and Erdman had two RBIs.

Carson Akins added two RBIs for the Cardinals.

Alex Ryia, Alex Milnes and Erdmann combined for a no-hitter. Ryia struck out five and walked three over four scoreless innings. Milnes struck out three, walked four and allowed one run in 2 1/3 innings.

Harlem 8, Forreston 6: The Cardinals trailed 8-4 going into the bottom of the sixth, and a late rally fell short in a nonconference game at home.

Carson Akins doubled and drove in two runs, Alec Schoonhoven doubled and had an RBI, and Ayden Book and Alex Ryia also drove in runs for Forreston. Owen Greenfield scored twice, and also allowed five runs (three earned) and six hits in three innings pitched, with two strikeouts and three walks.

Brendan Greenfield started on the mound and gave up three runs and five hits in two innings, with five strikeouts and one walk. Akins struck out three in two hitless, scoreless innings of relief to close out the contest.

Oregon 5, Hinckley-Big Rock 0: Dom Terlikowski struck out 15 and walked one in a two-hitter as the Hawks blanked the Royals in a nonconference game in Hinckley. Oregon took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and added from there.

Jack Washburn and Miley Smith had two hits apiece to lead the Hawks. Washburn, Josh Crandall, Kade Girton and Gavin Morrow drove in one run apiece.

Softball

Pearl City 6, Polo 0: The Wolves’ Brea Musser struck out 13 in a no-hitter as the Marcos dropped a game at home.

Polo starter Cheyenna Wilkins gave up two runs and five hits in four innings, striking out one in the tough-luck loss.

Oregon 12, Indian Creek 10: Ella Dannhorn crushed two home runs, and Reilee Suter and Gracen Pitts homered once each as the Hawks squeaked past the Timberwolves.

Emma Schlitchtmann struck out six batters in four innings as Oregon improved to 2-0.

Forreston 9, Warren/Stockton 0: Rylee Broshous and Ella Engram each hit a home run, and Aubrey Sanders threw a four-hitter with 11 strikeouts as the Cardinals cruised past the Warhawks.

Broshous went 3 for 4 with three RBIs, including the home run for Forreston, while Engram went 2 for 4 with the home run and a double, and Brooke Boettner went 2 for 4 with two RBIs.

Elaina Martin smacked a triple for Warren/ Stockton.

Oregon 21, Hiawatha 5, 5 inn.: The Hawks

rolled to a nonconference victory on the road as Sarah Stevens led the offensive onslaught with six RBIs.

Gracen Pitts had five hits, Ava Hackman had four hits, and Abi Rogers and Laila Anderson both drove in three runs for Oregon. Pitchers Hackman and Emma

Schlichtmann combined to strike out 13 batters.

Forreston 7, Pearl City 3: The Cardinals took a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning as Hailey Greenfield raced home on a wild pitch, then

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ABOVE LEFT: Forreston’s Hailey Greenfield catches a high pitch during March 23 action against Pearl City. ABOVE RIGHT: Forreston’s Alex Milnes pitches against Pearl City on March 23.

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they held off the Wolves for an NUIC crossover win.

Alaina Miller lasted 4 2/3 innings for Forreston, allowing eight hits and three runs, while striking out three and walking three.

Aubrey Sanders came in for the last 2 1/3 innings, striking out six of the eight batters she faced without conceding a hit.

Brooke Boettner hit a double for the Cardinals. Brea Musser hit a double for the Wolves.

Forreston splits on road: The Cardinals played a pair of games in Knoxville, losing the opener 2-1 but bouncing back for a 4-2 win in the nightcap.

A fifth-inning error opened the door for two runs in Game 1, and starter Aubrey Sanders pitched just one inning before leaving after taking a line drive off her shin. Alaina Miller came on and allowed two runs and six hits in five innings, with three strikeouts and one walk. Jenna Greenfield and Neveah Houston both doubled, and Houston drove in the run for Forreston.

Rylee Broshous picked up the win in her first varsity start in the circle in Game 2, and Haley Greenfield drove in a pair of runs.

Brooke Boettner added a double for the Cardinals.

Marengo 11, Oregon 0: The Hawks (3-1) got two hits each from Reilee Suter and Laila Anderson in a nonconference loss.

Boys track and field

Forreston Quad: Led by double-winners

Cullen Shaner and Tyson Dambman, Dixon won eight events to lead a four-team meet in Forreston.

Shaner won the 110 hurdles (17.29 seconds) and the 300 hurdles (46.71), while Dambman took the long jump (5.66 meters) and the triple jump (37 feet, 2 inches).

Michael O’Neal won the 200 (25.28), Jacksen Ortgiesen took the 400 (55.76), Kohlson Stumpf won the 800 (2:24.99), and Westin Conatser took the 3,200 (11:16.72) for the Dukes.

Oregon got a win from Evan James in the discus (37.60 meters), and the Hawks also won the 4x400 in 3:46.03 and the 4,800 in 9:52.68 (Chris Bolisenga, Caleb Brooks, Daniel Gonzalez, Ryan Noisten).

Micah Nelson won the 1,600 (4:59.33) and Michael Taylor took the high jump (5-8) for Forreston-Polo. Taylor teamed with Jace Engbert, Noah Dewey and De’Angelo Fernandez to win the 4x200 (1:36.08), while McKeon Crase, Brock Soltow, Fernandez and Dewey won the 4x100 (45.13).

Westwood Invite: Sterling, Forreston-Polo and Erie-Prophetstown competed in a triangular at Westwood, with the Golden Warriors winning seven events and the

Cardinals taking six.

Thomas Holcomb and Cale Ledergerber each won an individual event and a relay for Sterling. Holcomb won the 1,600 and teamed with Jordan Britt, Parker Blakeslee and Parker Janssen to take the 4x400, while Ledergerber won the long jump and joined Joseph Holcomb, Kael Ryan and Maurice Delacruz to win the 4x200.

Dale Johnson won the 800, Andrew Bland took the 60 high hurdles, and Ian Hilty, Aalin Schmidt, Byron Grobe and Evan Merema teamed up to take the 4x800 for the Warriors.

McKeon Crase led Forreston-Polo with wins in the 60 and 200 meters, while Brock Soltow took the 400, Johnny Kobler won the shot put, Michael Taylor took the high jump, and Parker Holdorf won the pole vault.

Girls track and field Forreston Quad: Led by double-winners Autum Pritchard and Sydni Badertscher, the host Cardinals won seven events, while Oregon won six events and Dixon won three.

Pritchard won the 100 (14.21 seconds) and the 400 (1:05.18), while Badertscher swept the throws (9.05 meters in shot put; 106 feet, 1 inch in discus). Letrese Buisker took the high jump (5-2), and Courtney Grobe won the 300 hurdles (56.84) and also teamed with Hannah Harvey, Kyla Lamm and Jayleigh Newill to take the 4x800 (12:35.38).

The Hawks won three of the four relays, and also had three individual victories. Sophie Stender won the 100 hurdles (18.11), Ava Wight took the triple jump (9.66 meters), and Hadley Lutz won the long jump (4.35 meters). Wight and Lutz joined Rylie Robertson and Lexi Ebert to win the 4x100

(54.12), while Wight, Alease McLain, Miranda Ciesel and Grace Tremble took the 4x200 (1:59.24), and Lutz, Ciesel, Tremble and Sonya Plescia won the 4x400 (4:47.32) for Oregon.

Dixon got wins from Mari Fruscalzo in the 200 (29.44), Teyla Wendt in the 800 (2:39.78), and Veronica Wade in the 1,600 (6:11.25).

Girls soccer

Oregon 16, South Beloit 0: The Hawks set a school scoring record with a nonconfer-

ence win in their season opener at Oregon Park West.

Eleven Oregon players scored goals, and five scored twice.

Brenna Heiter, Alyssa Mowry and Aniyah Sarver each had two goals and an assist, and Kenna Wubbena and Sarah Eckardt also scored twice. Anna Stender and Teagan Champley each had a goal and an assist, and Jazmyne Swope, Alexis Ortega, Karina Ocampo and Emily Waters also scored. Gracie Prose added an assist for the Hawks.

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ABOVE LEFT: Oregon’s Sophia Stender clears a hurdle as she heads to the finish line at a March 23 meet in Forreston.. ABOVE RIGHT: Forreston-Polo’s Micah Nelson leads teammates Carson Jones and Ben Plachno during the 1,600 meter run at a meet in Forreston March 23.

MEGAN’S LIFE MATTERED

MEGAN (SWAZIEK) WELL

PRECIOUS LIFE TAKEN ON 6/24/2016 IN A BOATING CRASH ON THE ROCK

RIVER NEAR OREGON, IL.

ALWAYS LOVED!

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

FOREVER MISSED!

Mark 4:22 “For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it should come to light.”

[that is, things are hidden only temporarily, until the appropriate time comes for them to be known]

FULL TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE EVIDENCE AND FACTS “WILL BE BROUGHT INTO THE LIGHT” SO MEGAN CAN TRULY “REST IN PEACE”

Construction to begin April 3 on Illinois 2 bridge south of Oregon

Construction on an Illinois 2 bridge over a drainage ditch south of Oregon is slated to begin Monday, April 3, weather permitting.

Work on the bridge, located two miles north of Grand Detour, includes replacing expansion joints and

MT. MORRIS POLICE

Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following activity.

March 10

At approximately 12:10 a.m., police were sent to the 200 block of E. Main St. for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Jennifer L. Spiers, 47, of Mt. Morris was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Spiers was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

March 16

At approximately 7:35 p.m., police were sent to the intersection of E. Center Street and S. Mckendrie Avenue to investigate a traffic crash involving a Dodge pick up truck driven by, Jeremy Messenger of Mt.

installing a concrete overlay, the Illinois Department of Transportation said in a news release.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a barrier wall and controlled by traffic signals in the work zone. The project is expected to be completed by July 20.

“Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra

Morris, and a Buick sedan driven by, Zdalza Martinez Hernandez, of Mt. Morris. Messenger was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign. There were no reported injuries.

March 19

At approximately 8:20 p.m., police assisted the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department with a male subject, wanted on an outstanding Ogle County warrant, walking in the 9000 block of W. Illinois 64. Mt Morris Police made contact with the subject, Jerrell J.J. Williamson, 20, of Freeport, and took him into custody without incident. Williamson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

March 24

time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment,” the news release said.

At approximately 1:25 a.m., police assisted members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and Oregon Police Department with the apprehension of Nicholas C. Marshall, 35, of Polo. Marshall was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant, and he was also charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. This arrest occurred in the 10 block of W. Center Street. Marshall was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

March 12

Michael Powless, 59, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 5:13 p.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street.

March 14

Amanda M. Gill, 33, of Argyle, Wisconsin, was issued a citation at 9:38 a.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Seth J. Rudecki, 21, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 11:15 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

March 15

Jay K. Davis, 50, of Oregon, was arrested at 5:52 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Davis was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 200 block of N. 3rd Street.

March 16

Gabriel C. Todd, 22, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12 p.m. for passing a school bus while loading and unloading. This violation occurred on March 10 at 7:31 a.m. in the 100 block of S. 3rd Street.

At 5:03 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the intersection of N. 3rd and Franklin Streets involving a 2014 Mazda driven by Deborah S. Herman, 66, of Oregon, and a 2014 Jeep driven by Jessica L. Skinner, 37, of Oregon. Herman was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop intersection.

Edmund A. Schott, 85, of Rockford, was issued citations at 8:07 p.m. for improper lane usage and speeding, 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. These violations occurred in the 500 block of N. 4th Street.

Blake M. Wellington, 27, of Oregon, was arrested at 11:41 p.m. for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Wellington was also issued a citation for improper lane usage and driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content greater than .08%. Wellington was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred near the intersection at Fair and N. 4th streets.

March 17

At 7:35 a.m., police investigated a one-vehicle traffic crash in the 500 block of N. 4th Street where Jarramee L. Redmon, 36, of Danville, was driving a 2014 Freightliner semi that struck several tree branches that

broke off causing lane blockage. The Oregon Public Works Department cleaned up the roadway.

March 19

Priscilla R. Kelly, 22, of Polo, a citation at 12:58 a.m. for speeding, 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

Samih M. Khalil, 54, of Irvine, California, was issued citations at 11:15 a.m. for speeding, 59 mph in a 30 mph zone, and operation of a vehicle when registration is suspended for noninsurance. These violations occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

March 20

At 4:59 p.m., Oregon Police issued Tyler M. McWilliams, age 23, of Galesburg, IL, a citation for operation of a vehicle while registration is suspended for noninsurance. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

At 6:35 p.m., Oregon Police issued Jeffrey J. Hyde, age 43, of Rock Island, a citation for operation of a vehicle while registration is suspended for noninsurance. This violation occurred in the 700 block of E. Washington Street.

March 21

At 1:05 a.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of N. Nohe Avenue resulting in the arrest of Amy M. Banister, 44, of Oregon, for domestic battery. Banister was transported to the Ogle County jail.

John A. Witkowski, 42, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 6 a.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 200 block of W. Washington Street.

Wesley A. Chapman, 65, of Sterling, was issued a citation at 10:28 a.m. for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Sara C. Kwak, 48, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 11:49 a.m. for improper display of registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

Alyssa M. Peavy, 22, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 1:45 p.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.

At 1:48 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of Ford Street resulting in the arrest of Sandra L.

See OREGON POLICE, Page 24

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Hessian, 63, of Oregon, for battery. Hessian was transported to the Ogle County jail.

March 22

Damien R. Jacobson, 23, of Oregon, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. for improper cannabis container as a driver. Jacobson was also issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Jacobson was transported to the Ogle County jail. These violations occurred near the intersection of Illinois and W. Washington Streets.

At 2:05 p.m., police took a report of a hit and run where a 2011 Chevrolet owned by Timothy A. Cline, 37, of Mt. Morris, was struck by an unknown white vehicle while parked in the Blackhawk Center parking lot. Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2162.

Robbie M. Carter, 57, of Dixon, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Carter was transported to the Ogle County Jail. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.

March 24

Kayleigh F. Dougherty, 25, of Dixon, was arrested at 1:48 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Dougherty was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 600 block of N. 4th Street.

At 2:00 p.m., police took one 16-year-old male juvenile of Chana into limited custody for the charges of aggravated

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assault and disorderly conduct. The juvenile was released into their parent’s custody with a referral to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Kyle M. Mockovak, 23, of Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 8:11 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for a traffic offense. Mockovak was transported to the Ogle County jail.

March 25

Bryce E. Bergstrom, 24, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 5:43 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 700 block of S. 4th Street.

Eugenia L. Backes, 54, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 6:47 p.m. for operating an uninsured vehicle. This violation occurred in the 900 block of Monroe Street.

March 26

Armando Sancez-Jasso, 42, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 6:02 p.m. for operation of a vehicle with a revoked registration. This violation occurred near the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets.

Mary E. Stromberg, 61, of Oregon, was issued a city citation at 7:26 p.m. for violating the city ordinance for failure to clean up after pets. This violation occurred in the 500 block of S. 6th Street.

Nathan J. Bruner, 42, of Rockford, was issued a citation at 9:41 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 700 block of S. 4th Street.

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

St. Patrick’s Day enforcement totals announced by Ogle sheriff

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department made five DUI arrests and issued 229 citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period March 10-19.

The citations and other offenses include 17 citations for revoked, suspended or no valid driver’s license offenses; four arrests for outstanding warrants; one felony drug arrest; five arrests for DUI; three arrests for cannabis violations; 23 citations for speeding violations; 29 citations for registration violations; and 22 citations for insurance violations.

“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

The department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign which was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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March 17-23

Warranty Deeds

Larry and Tina Bahr to Robert H. Clark, one parcel in Monroe Township, $84,000. Rochelle Real Estate LLC to Bam Rochelle LLC, 211 E. state Route 38, Rochelle, $500,000.

Samuel J. Kloweit to Kane H. Vanbriesen, 218 W. Grant St., Stillman Valley, $165,000. TLI Inc. to Christine E. Bodoh, 405 W. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, $60,000.

Michael G. and Ranita Laloggia to Michael and Megan Wilbur, 5907 E. Scott Drive, Stillman Valley, $260,000.

Joshua D. and Robin Blunt to Corliss M. Baer, 5857 S. Indian Trail, Rochelle, $257,000.

Amelia L. Stein to Howard R. Anderson, 110

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following police activity.

March 20

Marco Hernandez-Mandujano, 29, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving without a valid license after a traffic stop in the 1200 block of east Illinois Route 38 at 9:30 p.m. Hernandez-Mandujano also was cited for illegal window tint and no front registration. Hernandez-Mandujano was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Brian S. Galor, 31, of Rockford, was arrested on a Lee County warrant, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop in the 5000 block of east Illinois Route 72 at 11:44 p.m. Galor was a passenger in the vehicle. The driver, Danielle M. McKellips, 35, of Rockford, was cited for speeding and released from the scene. Galor was transported to the Ogle County Jail .

March 22

Kent Hull, 61, of Kings, was arrested for driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the 2400 block of N. White Rock Road at around 3:33 p.m. He also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Hull was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Angela Oester, 47, of Sterling, was arrested for aggravated driving while under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving while license revoked, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while license revoked after a traffic stop in the

S. Washington St., Rochelle, $169,000.

Michael D. Szczech and Angela S. Dobson to Bryan and Sandra Vossen, one parcel on Crestview Road, Byron, $89,000.

Linda Lou Rundlett to Jonathan A. and Ariel N. Miller, 1209 W. Washington St., Oregon, $132,000.

Larry A. Wright to Robert De La Losa, 800 Adams St., Oregon, $20,000.

Chamberlin Family Farms LLC to Ian E. and Sara E. McNamara, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $134,500.

Chamberlin Family Farms LLC to Daniel P. McNamara, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township, $197,500.

Todd L. and Yvette H. Branscomb to Austin D. Luepkes, 522 N. All Saints Drive, Byron, $100,000.

Quit Claim Deeds

Minnie Irvan to Patrick L. Galor, one parcel in Buffalo Township, $0.

Alejandro Jacobo to Benjamin Lopez Lopez and Elizabeth Lopez Belmonte, 218 Irene Ave., Rochelle, $0.

Meridian Community School District 223 to Village of Stillman Valley, 207 W. Main St., Stillman Valley, $0.

Marvin G. Rehfeld to Megan Marie Simmons, 14851 E. state Route 72, Davis Junction, $0.

Trustees Deeds

Gail M. Warnken Irrevocable Trust, Elizabeth A. Hutchison, trustee, to Zachary T. Horst, 5190 S. state Route 26, Polo, $215,000.

Paul Taylor Trust 2003, Paul Taylor, trustee, to Elite Pork LLC, one parcel in

Lynnville Township, $499,980. The late Robert E. and Doris C. Bennett by heirs to Bennett Family Trust 111, Joy K. Wirth and Carla L. Miller, trustees, two parcels on Black Walnut Road, Stillman Valley, $0. O’Connor Trading LLC and Polo Geothermal and Lapidary LLC to Next Landscaping LLC, 107 and 109 E. Locust St., Polo, $55,000.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

4000 block of west Illinois Route 64 at around 7:33 p.m. She also was cited for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Oester was transported to the Ogle County Jail .

March 23

Mark Rocco, 54, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop for a registration violation at Illinois Route 38 and Dement Road at 10:37 p.m. Rocco was released from the scene and given a future court date.

March 24

Nicholas Marshall, 35, of Polo, was arrested in the area of Botanic Avenue and West Center Street in Mt. Morris by members of the Ogle County Narcotics Task Force at around 1:22 a.m. Marshall was wanted on an arrest warrant for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver out of Ogle County with a bond of $500,000/10%. Marshall was transported to the Ogle County Jail. The Ogle County Narcotics Task Force was assisted by numerous Crime Stopper tips and the Mt. Morris Police Department.

March 25

Christopher M. Zaffarano, 36, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop on North Stillman Road near the intersection with East High Road at 7:22 p.m. Zaffarano also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration.

Zaffarano was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

March 26

Cierrah B. Dempsey, 23, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 4000 block of south Illinois Route 2 at 8:05 p.m. Dempsey also was cited for driving without two tail lights, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration/non-insured and improper container/driver. Dempsey was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

March 27

Brandon Dittbenner, 21 of Rockford, was arrested at 10:33 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on I-39 near mile marker 105. Dittbenner was issued additional citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration. Dittbenner was given an I-Bond

on scene with a return court date later next month and released on scene.

Darcey Glugla, 63, of South Beloit was arrested at 9:41 a.m. for driving while license revoked and no insurance following a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of N. Route 251. Glugla was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she is being held in lieu of bond. Glugla’s vehicle was towed from the scene.  Sania Brown, 18, of Aurora, was cited at 12:52 p.m. for driving while license suspended and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of east Illinois Route 64. She was released on a $2,500 I-Bond. Victor A. Byirt, 24, of Rockford, was cited at 4:33 p.m. for driving while license suspended and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration following a traffic stop at I-39 and Illinois Route 64. He was issued an I-Bond and released from the scene.

March 28

London Sanders, 32, of Rockford was arrested at 2:16 a.m. for no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop on I-39 near mile marker 105. Sanders was issued additional citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and illegal window tint. Sanders was given an I-Bond on scene with a return court date later next month and released on scene.

All subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT YIN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA WUBBENA, Deceased No. 2023 PR 12

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Barbara Wubbena of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 13, 2023 to Lloyd Wubbena, 8545 N Brookville Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, Independent Executor, whose attorney is Heather McPherson, McPherson Law Offices, 1720 S. Hance Drive, Freeport, IL 61032.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 25, 2023, and any claim not filed

In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA WUBBENA, Deceased No. 2023 PR 12

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Barbara Wubbena of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 13, 2023 to Lloyd Wubbena, 8545 N Brookville Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, Independent Executor, whose attorney is Heather McPherson, McPherson Law Offices, 1720 S. Hance Drive, Freeport, IL 61032.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile.illinois courts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 25, 2023, and any claim not filed on or before that date 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.

Lloyd Wubbena, Legal Representative

March 24, 31, April 7, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FI FTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EMMA NETTIE BROOKS, deceased

No. 2023 PR 8

NOTICE OF CLAIM

Notice is given of the death of Emma Nettie Brooks, who died on November 8, 1994. Letters of Office were issued on March 2, 2023 to Stephen W. Brooks, as Independent Executor, whose address is 821 Durant St., Lansing, MI 48915, and whose attorney and agent for service is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, of 114 E. Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than September 17, 2023 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly Flessner Attorney

for Executor

Prepared by: Kelly L. Flessner (ARDC 631282)

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC

114 E. Everett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021

815-288-4949

F: 815-288-3068

flessner@egbclaw .com

publication, no later than September 17, 2023 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly Flessner

Attorney for Executor

Prepared by: Kelly L. Flessner (ARDC 631282)

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC

114 E. Everett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 F: 815-288-3068 flessner@egbclaw .com

March 17, 24, 31, 2023

ANNUAL TO WN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Pine Rock in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Being the second Tuesday of said month At the hour of 7 o'clock P.M. at the Pine Rock Townshi p Hall 210 West Street Chana, Illinois

For the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law come before the meeting; and especially to consider the following:

1) Approval of 2022 meeting minutes

2) Approval of Funds balances

3) Setting Moderator's salary for 2024

4) Setting date, place and time for 2024 Annual Meeting

5) Vote on county services provided to Township residents

6) Other business as brought before the meeting

7) Discussion of possible transfer of monies from Town Fund to R&B Fund Town Clerk, Heather Barcai-Mowry

March 31, 2023

March 17, 24, 31, 2023

Public Notice is hereby given that on March 23, 2023, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

Northern Branches 716 West Fulton Polo, IL 61064

Dated: March 23, 2023

/s/Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk

Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2023

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:30p m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a request filed by the Polo City Council to consider adding zoning regulations for electric charging vehicle stations and accessory dwelling units.

Sydney Bartelt City Clerk

March 31, April 7, 2023

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:30p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a

POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:30p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 in the Polo City Council room, 115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois to hear a reques t filed by Matt & Cassandra MeKeel for a garage height variance request of 501 Oriole Lane. This garage height variance request would be for Parcel ID 14-16-381-005 & 14-16-376-014, otherwise known as 501 Oriole Lane, Polo, IL, Ogle County Illinois.

Sydney Bartelt City Clerk

March 31, April 7, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT YOREGON, ILLINOIS

Byron Bank

PLAINTIFF

Vs. Stephen Protz; Robert Protz, Jr.; Marguerite Welch; Brian Protz; Colleen Benson; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Ann M. Protz; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord

Claimants; Kipp Meyers, as Special Representative for Ann M Protz (deceased)

DEFENDANTS No. 2022FC78

NOTICE BY

PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN

TO YOU:

Marguerite Welch

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Ann M. Protz

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord

Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY

KNOWN AS:

and Nonrecord

Claimants; Kipp

Meyers, as Special

Representative for Ann M Protz (deceased) DEFENDANTS No. 2022FC78

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN

TO YOU:

Marguerite Welch

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Ann M. Protz

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord

Claimants

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

102 Harvest Glenn Dr Davis Junction, IL 61020 and which said Mortgage was made by: Robert A Protz Ann M Protz the Mortgagor(s), to Byron Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No 201903259; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before April 17, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

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61061-1634 on or before April 17, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Paulinea Herchenbach, DECEASED.

23 PR 9

Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to Jennifer Herchenbach, 518 East 3rd Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Terrence E. Davey, Malman Law, 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before September 17, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the

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or before September 17, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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