Jenny the donkey was a big hit for Forreston Grade School students during the Forreston FFA petting zoo April 17. Forreston FFA member Dawson Heslop of Leaf River brought Jenny to the event, which was held on the lawn of the grade school. Story on page 3.
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Lego Club, 5 p.m. Monday, May 5
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Join the cooking party and stop in for your coriander spice kit. Included is history, recipes and a sample of coriander.
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Blood drive is May 5 at Leaf River United Methodist Church
The Leaf River United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, May 5.
Staff from the Rock River Valley Blood Center will draw blood between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m.
“In busy, complicated times, giving blood is an easy, meaningful way to make a difference. In fact, this simple gift 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. Remember, blood is a gift – straight from the heart. Your heart. Please share it today,” said Linda Werner, one of the event organizers.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. For more information or to schedule an appointment, find the Leaf River United Methodist Church on Facebook or contact Werner at 815-276-5773 (call or text) or the Rock River Valley Blood Center at 815-965-8751 or www.rrvbc.org. – Shaw Local News Network
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The Leaf River Lions Club hosted its annual Breakfast with Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. Pictured are the three winners of the Easter baskets. The Lions Club thanks everyone who attended. Watch for information on the Leaf River Summer Daze Festival on June 6, 7 and 8. The Lions Club will have Friday night food, music and fireworks.
Forreston FFA hosts ag day for grade school students
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
FORRESTON – Tractors, pigs, a calf and brand-new chicks were just part of the Forreston FFA’s Ag Day for grade school students April 17.
The event was designed to allow Forreston High School students to teach elementary students about agriculture.
“Students in every single grade learned about agricultural-related lessons taught by our high school students,” Forreston FFA adviser and agriculture teacher Kelley Parks said. “It’s a little chilly today, but the kids don’t seem to mind.”
Classes of grade school students took turns visiting the FFA petting zoo on the school’s southwest lawn where they could see and touch farm animals while learning from their FFA owners about how they raise and care for their animals.
Across from the petting zoo, kids could climb into large farm tractors where FFA students sat with them in the cabs and answered questions about
A Forreston Grade School student pets one of Dawson Heslop’s piglets during the FFA Petting Zoo.
how the large machines are used on farms.
This year’s event also included a demonstration about grain bin safety
that was moved indoors because of the weather.
Upcoming Forreston FFA events include the FFA greenhouse’s opening,
the annual banquet and a Touch a Tractor event for German Valley Grade School students.
The FFA greenhouse opens Saturday, April 26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The greenhouse also will be open on the following days: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 2; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 9; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13; 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 16; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
The annual banquet is set for 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, in the Forreston Jr./ Sr. High School commons area. The FFA chapter will provide a meal and drinks. Awards and scholarships will be presented.
The German Valley Grade School’s Touch a Tractor event will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at Forreston High School. All students at German Valley Grade School will come to Forreston High School where they can climb into the tractors, talk to FFA members and learn about safety and agriculture.
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Levi Bocker was one of five Forreston High School FFA members who brought their tractors to Forreston Grade School on April 17. Kids could climb up the cab and learn about farming.
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Forreston FFA member Hunter Miller holds a baby chick for grade school students to see at the FFA petting zoo April 17 on the lawn of Forreston Grade School.
On to the wedding – hotel used as triage after shooting
We pulled into Winchester, Virginia, late in the afternoon and headed for the George Washington Hotel. After we checked in, Steve and I were given a tour of the hotel by an older man who seemed to be the welcoming committee.
The hotel is very old and in the middle of the downtown area. It had needed tender loving care a number of years ago and a group of people came to its rescue. Now it is very elegant and they love to show it off.
We were taken to the ballroom where the wedding reception would be held and I loved it immediately. The old mirrors each had a story to tell and the crystal chandeliers were amazing as they glittered and sparkled. I wondered who was the person who kept them so shiny.
Soon the rest of Steve’s family arrived and the visiting began. Anna and Mary – Kyle and Rebecca’s little girls – were to be part of the wedding and excitement was running high. For
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more than a year, wedding plans had been talked about and finally the weekend had arrived. Kyle is Steve and Cheri’s oldest son.
On Friday morning, we headed early for the Catholic church where Kenny and Lia would be married the next day. It was an early Mass and the church was filled with middle school students since the parochial school is nearby. When the service was over and all those students filed out, there was not a sound to be heard. There was a reverence that puts our public school students to shame.
I loved all the girls’ plaid skirts with the little tie around their neck and all the boys had on navy suit jackets. They would smile at me as they went by and I will always
remember them.
We drove by the high school and it was a wonderful old building in the community. That building certainly always will be saved.
As the rest of the family members began to arrive, all the festivities of a wedding were in full swing. I was given a little bag like all the attendants with a beautiful pin and earrings. How did they know that I had forgotten to put in a pin for my jacket and it was perfect for my jacket for the wedding. The earrings were a clamp on kind and I actually wore them the whole day of the wedding and they worked fine.
Saturday morning, the day of the wedding, Cheri, Lori and I headed for the back door of the hotel. We were to be at the bride’s house for early morning preparations. At the back door of the hotel, we found fire trucks lined all the way across the back with lights flashing. Since the car was in the back lot, Cheri said she would pick us up in
front of the hotel.
Lori and I headed for the front of the hotel and down the steps in front with Lori pushing my walker. At the front we found fire trucks all in a line there with lights flashing. By this time firemen with all their gear were walking through the lobby like this was an every morning event. I found it a bit disconcerting.
We were told to go back to the back door, so back up the steps, across the lobby and I started to go down the inside ramp. I was met by a fireman who escorted me to the door, over a hose and he put me in Cheri’s van. The fireman led our van for two blocks and then said we could go on.
Later, we heard there was a shooting nearby and the hotel was used as a triage. What a way to start the wedding day.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Lincoln Highway measures 3,389 miles long coast to coast
On Sept. 14, 1913, Henry Joy, president of the Lincoln Highway Association, announced a route as straight as possible for the highway’s 3,389 miles coast to coast. About half of the route was dirt roads.
The Illinois portion stretches from Lynwood at the Indiana border to Fulton, the western terminus where it crosses the Mississippi River.
The Lincoln Highway Association National Tourism Headquarters is located in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Henry Lincoln, Abe’s cousin, built this two-story structure in 1860.
Close or on the Lincoln Highway route are 16 Lincoln Highway gazebos, 34 murals and more than 250 historic road signs clearly marking the Lincoln Highway Scenic Route.
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Board consisted of nine directors. It is interesting that one of the past members was Ron Colson from Oregon, who was a member of the Ogle County Board. As a reminder, Colson served several years as a member on the Ogle County Board. He also was a successful race car driver and won the World Champion at the Finals in 1974.
In Oregon, we have a Lincoln High-
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Otto Dick
way Gazebo located on the courthouse lawn and a Lincoln mural on Route 2 just as you cross the bridge.
This mural reads “Sightseeing Along The Lincoln Highway Corridor.” The official road guide of the Lincoln Highway, 1924 edition, stated: Delightful side trips can be made up the beautiful Rock River. One reason for taking the trip to Oregon was to see the colossal statue of Blackhawk standing 48 feet tall on the bluffs over the Rock River.
Dedicated in 1911, the statue was created by Lorado Taft and is the second-largest cement statue in the world. The statue was Taft’s gift to the people of Illinois with financial help from Frank Lowden after whom Lowden State Park is named.
When you drive through Oregon on Route 2, you pass the Lincoln Stone located at 505 N. Fourth St., and when you drive by Mix Park you see a wonderful statue of Lincoln and Black-
The Lincoln Highway Association National Tourism Headquarters is located
Henry Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s cousin, built the two-story structure in 1860.
Franklin
hawk by Jeff Adams. On the north courthouse lawn, we have a Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo reminding us the Lincoln Highway crosses through southern Ogle County.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Photo provided by Otto Dick
in
Grove.
Byron’s 40-year-old nuclear plant to undergo $355 million project to increase power output
By PAYTON FELIX pfelix@shawmedia.com
BYRON – Constellation Energy, owner of the Byron Nuclear Power Station, plans to invest about $355 million in a lengthy project that will increase the site’s power output and extend the life of the facility and its equipment.
The Power Uprate Project, planned to begin in 2026 and finish in 2029, will replace six low-pressure turbines and two high-pressure turbines. The new turbines will generate an additional 79 to 80 megawatts of energy and part of the project will be updating the electrical system to accommodate that increase, Byron Site Vice President Harris Welt said.
Although the project will increase its power output, it’s really going to improve the efficiency of the plant because the new turbines are larger, which therefore will spin faster and generate more energy, Welt said.
Power plants – whether nuclear, wind or other types – feed electricity into a grid that then distributes power to users.
The Byron power station produces 2,347 megawatts of energy, which is equivalent to the energy needed to power more that 1.7 million homes. With the new turbines, that output will jump up to about 2,427 megawatts.
“It’s very exciting. A lot of planning that’s been going on the last couple years,” Project Manager Justin Shippert said.
The work will start with installing the low-pressure turbines. Each one will be lowered in using two cranes
attached to the ceiling. Typically, it would take only one crane but since each turbine weighs upwards of 350
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Contractors work at the Byron Nuclear Power Station on April 16. A planned outage shut down Plant 2 so refueling and maintenance could be done. This is scheduled every 18 months.
pounds, it will require both, Shippert said.
The Byron site has 693 employees.
The upgrades will bring in an additional 600 contractional employees during four construction windows. On top of that, the station currently is undergoing an outage at one of its two plant units, bringing in about 1,500 more employees.
All those extra workers in the area means hotels will fill up and there will be extra business for local restaurants and bars. In Byron during outages, many restaurants open at 5 a.m. to catch workers getting off for the shift change, said Paul Dempsey, generation communications manager at Constellation.
An outage is when the plant unit shuts down to replace a third of the fuel in the reactor. It’s done for each reactor every 18 months – in 2025 there’s one outage for unit 2, in 2026 there’s two outages for unit 1 and 2 and in 2027 there’s one outage for unit 1, Dempsey said.
Each outage differs in length depending on what kind of work is being done. Sometimes it can last 17 days; other times it can be over 20 days, Dempsey said.
The 2025 outage is planned step by step and encompasses about 10,000 tasks, Welt said.
“It’s really quite amazing. It’s scripted to the hour,” Welt said.
The uprate project will be carefully planned by the hour as well.
Unlike wind or solar energy, the nuclear power station consistently runs 96% of the time at full power, Dempsey said.
“We always want to be online,” Dempsey said.
The 2025 outage marks 40 years since that plant went online in 1985 and 50 years since the station was built in 1975.
Photos by Alex T. Paschal
Paul Dempsey, generation communications manager at Constellation, shows off a new transformer April 16 that will be installed at the Byron Nuclear Power Station in Byron.
Ogle County April consolidated election results
By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com
Voters in Ogle County determined this month who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.
April 15 marked the last day mail-in ballots had to arrive at county clerk’s offices to still be counted. Provisional ballots also had to be addressed by that time. Totals for all counties will be made official next week after they are canvassed.
(i) indicates incumbent * indicates who won
MUNICIPALITIES
City of Byron
4th Ward alderperson
*Mittzi Fulrath (i): 32
Kelly Neslund: 31
City of Oregon
Council member, vote for two
*Josiah Flanagan: 314
*Timothy Krug (i): 216
Kurtis Wilson (i): 209
City of Polo
Mayor
*Mark Scholl: 432
Douglas E. Knapp (i): 97
2nd Ward alderperson
*James Busser (i): 115
Jeffrey Short: 59
Village of Creston
Trustee, vote for two
*Justin Hibshman: 64
*Curt Ward (i): 42
Larry Harris (write-in): 36
Note: Greg Hopkins ran unopposed for a two-year term.
Village of Forreston
Trustee, vote for three
*Mark Schweertman: 111
*Vickye Norris (i): 104
*Brittany Busker (i): 102
Kenneth Toms: 88
Mahmoud Zayed: 84
Jeff Freeze: 69
TOWNSHIPS
Byron Township
Highway commissioner
*Mark Rundle (i): 388
Jordan D. Thibodeau: 231
Dement Township
Clerk
*Amy Kerns: 84
Angela K. Ward: 38
Leaf River Township
Highway commissioner
*Tyler Wiltfang: 262
Anthony Peterson (i): 150
Lynnville Township
Highway commissioner
*Richard Drendel (i): 85
David Mayer: 53
Anthony Musselman: 41
Marion Township
Highway commissioner
*Thomas Atchison: 408
Nathan Summers: 259
Trustee, vote for four
*Robert Behmer (i): 555
*Dana Werckle (i): 530
*Douglas E. Boyd (i): 451
*Arthur E. Smith (i): 421
William Hagemann: 254
Mt. Morris Township
Supervisor
*Cary Bennett: 336
John Thompson (i): 224
Oregon-Nashua Township
Highway commissioner
*Tim Leary (i): 358
Joseph T. Ring: 339
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Ashton-Franklin Center School District 275
Board member, vote for three
*Cullen Searing: 565
*Lea Henert (i): 565
*Tiffany Willstead (i): 480
Aaron D. Baker: 248
Byron School District 226
Board member, vote for three
*Christine Lynde (i): 574
*Beth Shenberger (i): 516
*Jason D. Mondello: 468
Hannah Miller-Hosseini: 460
Meridian School District 223
Board member, two-year term, vote for two
*Tim M. DeVries (25N Range 11E): 802
John W. Smith III (25N Range 11E): 709
Board member, four-year term, vote for four
*Jill L. Huber (24N Range 11E): 681
*Cassie Jennings (25N Range 11E): 680
*Alyssa Behmer (24N Range 11E): 759
*Matthew Rhodes (41N Range 1E): 710
Roger Morrow (24N Range 11E): 440
Not more than two candidates can come from 25N Range 11E. Four-year terms will be determined first.
Rochelle Elementary School District 231
Board member, vote for four
*Evan Tracy (incorporated): 679
*Ashley Jackson (incorporated) (i): 613
*Stephanie White (unincorporated) (i): 584
Sara Harley (incorporated): 589
Stacey Dunphy (incorporated) (write-in): 65
Carol Salinas (incorporated) (write-in): 5
Only two can come from the incorporated area.
Rochelle Township High School District 212
Board member, vote for four
*Robert Chadwick (i): 1,071
*Trisha Vaughn: 988
*Joel Thompson (i): 915
*Janet Kacvinsky: 818
Martin W. Ravnaas Jr. (i): 767
COLLEGE DISTRICTS
Sauk Valley Community College Trustee, vote for two
*Tom Demmer (i): 6,480
*Danelle Burrs (i): 5,970
David Edelbach: 4,533
Brian Duncan ran unopposed for an unexpired two-year term.
Highland Community College Trustee, vote for two
*Shawn Boldt (i): 8,214
*James G. Endress (i): 7,885
Gerald H. Podraza: 4,056
Colton Havens (write-in): 343
REFERENDUMS
New Leaf River Fire Protection District property tax levy
*No: 192
Yes: 169
Mt. Morris Fire Protection District’s $4.5 million referendum for new fire station
*Yes: 443
No: 219
Source: County clerks’ offices election results
Mt. Morris shooting victim was Oregon School District employee, 2018 graduate
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A 25-year-old man who police say was shot and killed in a domestic incident in Mt. Morris late Monday afternoon was a 2018 graduate of Oregon High School and a full-time custodian for the school district.
Cameron Pasley, 25, was shot several times at his residence in Mt. Morris in what police called a “domestic incident” and was pronounced dead at OSF Saint
Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle
said in a news release.
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office was notified about 5 p.m. Monday, April 21, of a shooting after a domestic incident in an apartment at 1 South Ogle Ave. in Mt. Morris. When officers arrived, they found Pasley with “multiple gunshot wounds,” according to the release.
Derek Swanlund, 44, was found a short distance from the scene and taken into custody without incident, according to the release. Swanlund is being held at the Ogle County Jail on a first-de-
gree murder charge, according to the release. Formal charges were expected to be filed Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Oregon School District issued a statement about Pasley.
“Last night, our OCUSD family experienced a heartbreaking loss. Cameron Pasley, a 2018 graduate of Oregon High School and a current member of our custodial team, tragically passed away,” according to the statement.
Derek M. Swanlund Cameron Pasley
YWCA Women of Achievement honorees announced
By ALEX T. PASCHAL apaschal@shawmedia.com
DIXON – Polo Superintendent of Schools Kelly Mandrell was one of 33 women recognized by the YWCA of the Sauk Valley on April 17 during the annual Women of Achievement luncheon.
Spread out over six categories, the nominees were heralded for their work ethic, community service, accomplishments and potential during the 42nd awards ceremony.
Those honored were:
• Mandrell for the Crete Dillon Bowman Award for Community Leadership
• Gloria Martin for the Jane Reid Keefer Award for Professions and Education
• Katie Wolfe for the L.L. Ely Award for Clerical Excellence
• Patricia Hunter for the Pearl Woods Award for Business and Industry
• Nyla Winchell for the Louise Bittorf Sullivan Award for Inspirational Woman
• TyaSharri Collins for the Young Woman of Tomorrow Award
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Polo Superintendent of Schools Kelly Mandrell reacts after hearing she was the winner of the Crete Dillon Bowman Award for Community Leadership on April 17 during the YWCA’s Women of Achievement Luncheon in Dixon.
Second Hands Off rally held around historic courthouse in Oregon
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – For the second time in less than a month, people lined the north and east sidewalks around the historic Ogle County Courthouse on Saturday, April 19, protesting recent actions and decisions by President Donald Trump.
The two-hour event again was organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network, a grassroots organization founded in 2016.
Jan Buttron of Chana and Mae Furman of Rochelle organized the first Hands Off rally on April 5 at the same location. That rally drew an estimated 400 people.
Saturday’s estimated attendance was 250, but Buttron said she was still happy with the turnout.
“At the April 5 rally, Action for a Better Tomorrow out of Dixon was here, but today they are having their own event,” Buttron said. “This time our crowd is a little smaller, but there are more here than we expected.
“Our next rally will be on May Day,
said “DEI is not a black and white issue.”
Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,” Buttron said.
Before the April 5 rally, Buttron met with officials from the Ogle County
Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Police Department, Oregon Fire Protection District and City of Oregon. She said those officials told her that rally attendees should stay off the grass and remain on the sidewalks.
“They worked with us and we made sure everyone was safe. Indivisible is nonviolent. We just want to protect our democracy,” she said after the April 5 rally.
Attendees of Saturday’s event in Oregon again held homemade signs criticizing President Trump’s policies and recent executive orders on immigration and the elimination of programs and agencies that he says are meant to reduce government waste.
Some held signs declaring “Hands Off Cancer Research” while another carried a sign that said “Bring Abrego Garcia Home.”
Another sign said “The Power of the People is Greater than the People in Power. Hands Off: Social Security, Medicare, Dept. of Education, Free Speech, Veterans’ Benefits, Democracy.”
Another sign said “I Like Our Democracy, Do You?”
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Mollie Krecklow of Leaf River holds the leash of her dog Bentley as they take part in a Hands Off rally April 19 around the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon. Participants carried signs critical of the Trump administration. Bentley’s sign
Oregon
Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes FodMart with ribbon-cutting
OREGON – The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed FodMart to the local business community with a ribbon-cutting and open house April 19 at its new location at 111 S. Fourth St. in Oregon.
Chamber board members, community members and local supporters gathered at noon to celebrate the opening of the new business. FodMart brings a fresh new energy to the downtown area, offering a unique concept focused on food, dietary restrictions, nutrition classes and convenience, according to a news release.
“We’re thrilled to have FodMart as a part of the Oregon business community,” said Chance D. Munroe, executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s always exciting to see new businesses open their doors, especially ones that bring innovation and community-focused energy like FodMart.”
Attendees enjoyed touring the new space, learning about the store’s offerings, and tried samples that one will not find anywhere in the area besides
FodMart, Munroe said.
“The event highlighted the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating local entrepreneurs and business growth in the Oregon area,” he said.
To learn more about upcoming ribbon-cuttings and Chamber events, contact the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-732-2100 or chamber. director@oregonil.com.
OGLE COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
April 14-20
Warranty deeds
Paul F Siembida, Linda K Siembida Shuman and Linda K Shuman Siembida to William B Pope Jr and Lianne M Halling, 905 N. Monongahela Drive, Dixon, $316,500.
Byron Public Library District to People Of The State Of Illinois and Department Of Transportation, 100 S. Washington St., Byron, $910.
Diamond Petroleum Systems Inc to We Care Pregnancy Center, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-13-479-002, $105,000.
Brady A Meyer and Alayna R Meyer to Christopher Ryan Balderas and Sarah Marie Reavis, 109 W. Meadows Court, Forreston, $234,500.
Greener Grass Investments LLC to Edward Hoffman, 102 Main St., Leaf River, $78,000.
W Douglas Kunce and Sandra K Kunce to Kevin S Watson and Heather F Watson, 6676 N. Stillman Road, Stillman Valley, $339,500.
Contry Homes Group LLC to Saul Valdez, 206 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $284,120.
Contry Homes Group LLC to Timothy Stager and Mary Stager, 202 Autumnwood Lane, Davis Junction, $312,450.
Nitram Properties Inc to Garrett Marquand Glosser and Lynsay Monroe Humpage, one parcel in Oregon-Nashua Township: 16-02-178-006, $27,500.
Terry Grace, Gina Hartlieb, Georgena Hartilieb, Gloria Osmer and Mary Beth Oswalt to Christopher J Person, one parcel in Eagle Point Township: 13-02-200-009, $297,000.
Quit claim deeds
Chad Jackson and Shari Jackson to Chad W. Jackson, trustee, Chad W. Jackson Tr, Shari R Jackson, trustee, and Shari R Jackson Tr, 24-12-101-009, $0.
Josefina S Mounts to Rodolfo Ron Hernandez III, one parcel in Flagg Township: 24-24-340-002, $238,000.
Kevin Horstman to Jessica Horstman, 6127 N. Oak Drive, Byron, $0.
Juan Carlos Munoz Gtonzalez, Jessica L Munoz Gonzalez and Jessica L Young to Juan Carlos Munoz Gonzalez, 723 Oxford Drive,
First Fridays Open Mic is May 2 at Oregon VFW
OREGON – The First Fridays Open Mic will present its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, May 2. The indoor event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience.
The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. A jar is available for donations.
“Performers can sign up for time slots on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier,” said Lowell Harp, one of the event’s organizer. For questions, call Jerry Tice at 815449-2660.
The VFW is located at 1310 W. Washington St. in Oregon. There is ample parking and a restaurant and bar within the building. A fish fry runs from 4 to 8 p.m. – Shaw Local News Network
Byron, $0.
Jeannie M Heng, Jeanie M Heng, Charles E Heng Jr and Charles E Heng to Charles E Heng and Jeanie M Heng, 110 E. Oakwood Drive, Byron, $0.
Carol Sue Battenberg to Carol S Battenberg, trustee, and Carol S Battenberg Lv Tr, one parcel in Byron Township: 04-01-200001 and 05-06-100-001, $0.
Gregory C Lower, trustee, Thomas P Lower, trustee, and Charlotte A Lower Tr to Paul I Lower, trustee, and Paul I Lower Tr, 1809 Westgate Court, Rochelle, $0.
Trustees deeds
William J Krall Sr, trustee, Rosalie K Krall, trustee, and Krall Family Tr to William J Krall Jr and John C Krall, 9347 N Spirea Ct, Byron, $0.
William J Krall Sr, trustee, Rosalie K Krall, trustee, and Krall Family Tr to William J Krall Jr and John C Krall, 122 N. Lincoln St, Byron, $0.
William J Krall Sr, trustee, Rosalie K Krall, trustee, and Krall Family Tr to William J Krall Jr and John C Krall, one parcel on Blackhawk Drive, Byron: 05-31-252-009 and 805 W.
Blackhawk Drive, Byron, $0.
William J Krall Sr, trustee, Rosalie K Krall, trustee, and Krall Family Tr to William J Krall Jr and John C Krall, 116 N. Lincoln St., Byron, $0.
William J Krall Sr, trustee, Rosalie K Krall, trustee, and Krall Family Tr to William J Krall Jr and John C Krall, 115 N. Lincoln St., Byron, $0.
Tamara L Hemenway, trustee, and James L Marx Declartion Tr to Ed Junction Management LLC, 14499 E IL Rt 72, Monroe Center, $370,000.
Dorothy A O’connor Tr1, Dorothy A O’connor, trustee, and James T O’connor Tr1 to Dorothy A O’connor, 11274 W. Pines Road, Polo, $0.
Glen Golz, trustee, and Anita L Darling Tr101 to Chase L Holmes, 17810 E IL Rte 72, Monroe Center, $160,000.
Deeds in trust
Clifford A Freeman and Joan R Freeman to Joan R Freeman, trustee, and Joan R Freeman Rev Tr, 7390 N. River Road, Byron, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
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The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed FodMart to the local business community with a ribbon-cutting and open house April 19 at 111 S. Fourth St. in Oregon.
Mystery of the tarp in Oregon has been solved
We’re at the midway point of the spring sports season, with the month of May ready to fly by in the blink of an eye. High school seniors are beginning to look around and wonder where did the time go since they entered school as freshmen.
I distinctly remember a teacher in one of my classes I had as a freshmen mention this phenomenon. How right she was. Time doesn’t necessarily go faster, but our perception of it speeds up as we age.
Here’s another mystery to ponder: Why does the new athletic equipment building at Oregon have tarps covering its roof? No, it doesn’t have leaks. The reason is far more bizarre than that.
Located adjacent to the Oregon baseball field, maybe 400 to 500 feet from home plate, the tarps had to be put on to keep batters from getting a glare from the sun’s reflection on the red roof.
Hard to believe, but that was occurring before the tarp placement, especially if a lefty was on the mound. It is somewhat similar to Wrigley Field’s center field area being shaded because of the sun’s glare, most prevalent at certain times of the day.
If I’m not mistaken, one Oregon game had to be delayed until the sun moved past a certain point, leading to the tarp solution. Usually tarps in baseball are used to keep the infield dry during rain and not to cover up equipment sheds.
As far as actual play on the field, Forreston and Byron continue strong traditions in baseball. The Cardinals have more than a decade of winning seasons, culminating in four regional titles and one sectional title. Byron has
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won more than 20 games the past three years.
Both squads are poised to make a postseason run this year. In Class 2A, North Boone is the area favorite with Byron right at its heels. Assigned to that same sectional are Marengo and Sterling Newman, both solid 2A squads. Newman made the state finals last year.
Forreston and Lena-Winslow are the best bets to come out of the Class 1A sectional, which will be hosted by Le-Win, the location where Forreston lost 8-7 to Le-Win on April 15. The rematch will be at Forreston on April 28.
So much in high school baseball depends on pitching depth, especially in the playoffs.
Forreston has proved it can pound the ball as demonstrated by the amount of runs it has put up this season. The key will be how well its pitching staff holds up.
With nonconference games coming up in May against defending 1A champ Ottawa Marquette, Dunlap and Marengo, the Cardinals will be battle-tested.
As of press time, Byron was the only undefeated team in the Big Northern Conference. Dixon and North Boone each had one loss. Oregon is hanging in there in fourth place with one of its better teams in a while.
The area softball scene is down this year with little representation in the state rankings among 1A and 2A teams.
Usually, there is a strong entrant or two from the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference, but that doesn’t appear to be the case this year.
In track and field, the Oregon girls have the potential to place in the top 10 downstate with several individuals and relays capable of grabbing medals. A bright transfer is freshman hurdler Jillian Hammer, who moved here from the state of Oregon, but has roots in Polo.
In the 300 hurdles, Hammer ran the third-best time (47.27 seconds) in 1A and also is ranked in the 100 hurdles.
Not to be outdone, Malia Morton of Byron ran a 15.94 in the 100 hurdles, which is better than Hammer’s time. Byron also has three solid relays, but has the misfortune of being one of the smaller schools in 2A.
Another local to keep an eye on is sophomore Bree Schneiderman of Forreston, ranked in the top five in both the 100 and 200 meters.
The Forreston-Polo boys also are tearing up the track with their 800 and 1,600 relays among 1A’s best. Speaking of good relays, after watching Lena-
Winslow’s athletes compete, it makes sense why their football teams are so outstanding.
Those football players out for track learn how to run in a competitive sense. There is a difference between being fast and being competitively fast.
Running backs who are competitively fast can outrun defenders better than someone who relies only on speed. Likewise, a competitively fast linebacker or defensive back can chase down a ball carrier better than a comparably fast person.
There is a science to running fast and track coaches can teach football players to run more efficiently. Additionally, running against opponents on the track creates mental toughness and intensity. Being conditioned to racing competitively almost creates an extra gear, whereby a person gets an extra burst of speed not normally available to them.
• Andy Colbert, an avid runner, is a sports writer for Shaw Local covering high school sports in Ogle County.
JENNIFER GAUGHAN
Born: December 8, 1963 in Mendota, IL
Died: April 17, 2025 in Lanark, IL
Jennifer Ann Gaughan, age 61, of Lanark IL, passed away on April 17, 2025 at her home, with family by her side. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Police or Fire Departments.
JOYCE IRENE GATZ
Born: November 4, 1936 in Mt. Morris, Illinois
Died: April 20, 2025 in Oregon, Illinois
Joyce Irene (Zumdahl) Gatz, Polo, Died 4/20/25 at Serenity Hospice Home. She was born November 4, 1936 in Mt Morris, Il to Irvin C and Gladys M (Shrader) Zumdahl. She married Lorin Gatz Oct 6, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, Il. Joyce graduated Mt Morris High School in 1954. She worked at Citizens State bank, Detroit Michigan Bank, and the U.S. Postal service as a rural carrier for 30 years. She retired in 2000 from the Post office. She and her husband also farmed in Polo. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lu-
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“Cameron will be remembered for his easy-going personality, his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone, and the calming presence he brought into every room. He had a bright future ahead of him and was someone who made even stressful situations feel manageable.
“At this time, no arrangements have been scheduled. We will share more information as it becomes available. Please join us in keeping Cameron’s family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”
“Cameron was our night [Blackhawk Center] custodian for a long time and recently moved to days,” Oregon Super-
Jennifer was born December 8, 1963, in Mendota, IL, the daughter of George and Kathleen (Swayze) Babcock. She attended Lanark schools, graduating from Lanark High School with the class of 1982; earning the title of Homecoming Queen, in her senior year. She would go on to earn her bachelor’s degree, in social work, from Loras College, and her master’s degree in social work, from Barry University, Miami, FL. For over 20 years, Jennifer helped thousands of children as a Foster Care & Adoption Specialist/Supervisor in Miami & Palm Beach FL,receiving special recognition.
Jennifer married Donald ‘Brian’ Gaughan on Oct 27, 1990 in the Gardens of the Ancient
theran church in Polo, Il. Joyce loved cooking, gardening, canning and quilting.
She has two daughters, the late Beverly (Ronald) Shuman and Janette (Bradley) Folkers. Grandchildren are Kathryn Mottaz (Chris Kosowski), Curits (Emily) Shuman, David (Amanda) Shuman, Kevin (Renita) Folkers, Keith (Sarah) Folkers and Janelle Folkers. Great grandchildren Wyatt Kosowski, Marin Underwood, Noah Shuman, Karson and Reid Folkers. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Lois M Scheffler, Dorothy J Scheffler, Carol M Carr, and daughter Beverly Shuman. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Polo, Il. Funeral services will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:30p.m. at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Polo. Private burial will be at a later date.
Condolences maybe sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com
intendent of Schools PJ Caposey told Shaw Local on Tuesday.
The Blackhawk Center is where the school’s physical education classes and competition basketball and volleyball games are held. It also houses the school district’s athletic offices.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized by Pasley’s sister Karley McGuire. It, in part, reads: “Cameron was taken from me and my mom too early and very harshly . Cameron was such a sweetheart and was loved by many. He had finally gotten an apartment, gotten a car and was getting it all together. He finally was going somewhere and it was all taken away so quickly. My family is trying our best to grieve in this difficult time and we appreciate all the love. We appreciate everything and all the love. Thank you for loving him, and he loved so many.”
Spanish Monastery, North Miami Beach, FL. They enjoyed a happy marriage, lovingly raising their son, Jared, until Brian’s untimely death in May 2005. In 2018, Jennifer found incredible love once again, with Al Headley. Together they lived life to the fullest with roadtrips, adventures, boat rides, trail rides, antiquing and playing Monopoly and Scrabble. In April of 2024, Jennifer joined her sister’s insurance agency and obtained her Property Casualty Insurance License, serving clients in many capacities until November. Jennifer was honored as Lake Carroll’s Volunteer of the Year in 2021.
Jennifer will be dearly missed by her son, Jared Gaughan; partner, Alfred Headley, and
his son Taylor (Mackenzie) Headley; Companion Lab “Butkus”; mother & stepfather, Kathy & John Dahms; best friend and twin sister, Jeanette (Doug) Linker; brothers, Chad Babcock & Phillip Babcock; sisters, Lorali (Dan) Heintzelman & Rachel (Jim) Dubois; special nieces, Damaris Linker and Hope (Jared) Jobes; nieces/nephews, Christian Babcock, Griffin & Jackson Dubois, Randi (Leighton) Martz; great nieces/nephews, Brynleigh & Baylee Jobes, and August, Mady & Ellie Martz; and very special friends, Kelly, Amy, Donna, Laura, and Cheryl. Jennifer is preceded in death by her husband, Brian Gaughan (2005), and father, George “Bill” Babcock (2011).
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Forreston’s Ayden Book, the son of Adam and Alyssa Book, signs a letter of intent to participate on the baseball team at Blackburn College. Ayden Book has been on the baseball team all four years at Forreston and plans to major in sports management. The administration, coaches and student-athletes at Forreston Jr./Sr. High School wish Book congratulations and best wishes for a successful academic and athletic career at Blackburn College.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Baseball
Polo 8, Orangeville 2: The Marcos scored two runs in four different innings. Logan Nelson led the team with a home run and four RBIs.
Forreston 9, Rock Falls 3: Visiting Forreston took control with an eight-run third inning. Connor Politsch led the Cardinals with three hits and Kendall Erdmann had a triple and two RBIs. AJ Moore had two hits and two RBIs for Rock Falls.
Pearl City 1, Oregon 0 (9 inn.): Pearl City got the walkoff win despite having only two hits in the game. Brandon Hillie pitched eight shutout innings with nine strikeouts for Pearl City. Nole Campos was saddled with the loss after pitching four innings in relief. Pearl City scored the winning run on a fielder’s choice with a runner on third.
Rock Falls 5, Oregon 1: Rock Falls’ Ethan Mathews pitched a complete game with six strikeouts, allowing three hits and one walk in the Big Northern Conference road win. Connor Fritz led the Rockets with two RBIs. Kade Girton had two hits and an RBI for Oregon.
Dakota 4, Forreston 3: Dakota took the lead with three runs in the fifth inning as Forreston fell at home. Austin Schoonhoven pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts, allowing three earned runs in the setback.
Softball
Oregon 6, Forreston 0: Oregon’s Isabelle Berg pitched three innings and Brooke Halverson pitched four as they combined for a three-hit shutout with six strikeouts apiece. Halverson had three hits and Berg had two.
Oregon 16, Byron 0 (4 inn.): Emma Schlichtmann and Ella Dannhorn each hit home runs and Olivia Ortega had three hits as Oregon cruised past Byron. Isabelle Berg and Brooke Halverson combined for eight strikeouts in the pitchers circle. Berg went 4 for 4 with three RBIs in Oregon’s win.
Oregon 15, Rockford Lutheran 0 (4 inn.): Brooke Halverson threw a perfect game with nine strikeouts as the Hawks had 12 hits in the home win. Oregon ended it early with an 11-run fourth inning as Isabelle Berg finished with four RBIs and Lola Schwarz had a home run and three RBIs.
Durand 11, Forreston 1 (6 inn.) : Aubrey Sanders hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to avoid a shutout for the Cardinals. Ayla Kiper had two hits for Forreston. Sanders, Maddie Thiel and Chloe Weegans each
Aubrey Sanders, daughter of Brian and Holli Sanders, signs a letter of intent to participate on the softball team at Carthage College. Aubrey Sanders has been a four-year varsity softball player at Forreston. She plans to major in diagnostic medical sonography in college. The administration, coaches and student-athletes at Forreston Jr./Sr. High School wish Sanders congratulations and best wishes for a successful academic and athletic career at Carthage College.
Oregon’s Jack Washburn gets ready to throw to first base for an out as Keaton Salsbury backs up the play April 21 against Rock Falls at Oregon High School.
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Girls soccer
Oregon 2, Pecatonica 0: Christine Ramirez and Sarah
Eckardt each scored goals for Oregon in the victory. Bezzali Cadenas and Airanna Hammer each had one assist for the Hawks. Noelle Girton had two saves in goal for the shutout.
Photo provided by Forreston High School
Photo provided by Forreston High School
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Ogle - Oregon,ILL INOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. DANIEL J STEELE II; TAYLOR M. FOX; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 27
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on May 16, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 02-33-129-008. Commonly known as 104 S. 1ST AVE., FORRESTON, IL 61030.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109. 24-199336 SHERIFF I3263837
Apr. 11, 18, 25, 2025
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT YIN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of MARY L. MEINERS, Deceased No. 2025 PR 28 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary L Meiners of Dixon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 8, 2025, to Steven J. Meiners, 7762 S. Lowden Rd., Dixon, IL 61021, 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
pril , 2025, to Steven J. Meiners, 7762 S. Lowden Rd., Dixon, IL 61021, 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
STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In the Matter of TRE VA M. FLEMING, Deceased No. 2025-PR-29
CL AIM NOTICE
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 20, 2025 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 representativ e and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.
Steven J. Meiners, Legal Representative
Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th St., Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 20, 2025 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 representativ e and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been
April 18, 25, May 2, 2025 STATE OF IL LINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In the Matter of TRE VA M. FLEMING, Deceased No. 2025-PR-29 CL AIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of TREVA M. FLEMING of Holcomb, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 11, 2025 to NICHOLAS G. FLEMING, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or deliv-
Notice is given of the death of TREVA M. FLEMING of Holcomb, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 11, 2025 to NICHOLAS G. FLEMING, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person 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 in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street, #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before October 20, 2025, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above 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.
NICHOLAS G. FLEMING Independent Executor April 18, 25, May 2, 2025
both, on or before October 20, 2025, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above 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.
NICHOLAS G. FLEMING Independent Executor
April 18, 25, May 2, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLI C HEARING ON MT. MORRIS
TOWNSHIP & RO AD DISTRICT BUDGETS
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Mt. Morris Road District in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2026, will be on file and available for public inspection at 105 W Lincoln Street, Mt Morris Township office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:15 pm, Thursday May 8, 2025 and that final action will be taken on said ordinance to be held at the Township Office located at 105 W Lincoln St., Mt Morris, IL
Dated this 21th day of April, 2025
John Thompson, Supervisor Paula Diehl, Township Clerk
April 25, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF Ogle - Oregon,ILL INOIS U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff vs. DANIEL J STEELE II; TAYLOR M. FOX; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 24 FC 27
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on May 16, 2025, at the hour 10:00 a.m in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF FORRESTON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT ACKNOWLEDGED BY GEORGE W HEWITT; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FORRESTON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I.N. 02-33-129-008. Commonly known as 104 S. 1ST AVE., FORRESTON, IL 61030.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 6684410 ext. 52109. 24-199336 SHERIFF I3263837 Apr. 11, 18, 25, 2025
ANNUAL TREASURER'S RE PO RT FAIRMOUNT CE ME TERY FISCAL YEAR E NDING 3/31/2025 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $79,527, INCOME $23,050, INTEREST $97, REIMBURSEM ENTS $5,985; TOTAL REVENUES - $108,659. SALARIES AND LABOR - JIM COLLINS $21,642, ROBERT GILBERT $38,510, DANIEL ROGERS $24,495, KAREN GILBERT $400, STEVE KNUTSON $400, CHARLES SCHMIDT $400, REED MAINTENANCE $2,550, UNEMPLOYMENT $2,494, ILWH $4,289 94:1 DEPOSIT $19,923; TOTAL SALARI ES AND LABOR $115,103. VENDORS - TOI RMA $2,585, ALL OTHERS UNDER $2,500$11,798; TOTAL VENDORS - $14,383.
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE
BEGINNING BALANCE$116,343$85,233 REVENUES $101,311$7,753 EXPENDITURES $106,871$6,090 ENDING BALANCE$110,783$86,896 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2025.
PHILLIP FOSSLER, SUPERVISO R I, JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FAI RMOUNT CEMETERY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2025.
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT BUF FALO TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR A PRIL 1, 2024 TO MARCH 31, 2025 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $97,136, INTEREST $184, PPART $24,273, RENT $2,000, ROAD DISTRICT LOAN PAYMENT $10,000, REIMBURSEMENTS $7,177; TOTAL REVENUES: $140,770
SALARIES - HUNTER GRAY $32,572, PHILLIP FOSSLER $11,305, JUDITH NORRIS $6,798, TOM RENNER $5,000, BRAD FORD $550, RICH FAIVRE $500, RON BARTELT $600, TIM LEFEVRE $500, DOUG FARLEY $15,000; TOTAL SALARI ES: $72,825 VENDORS – 941 $16;193, WH $6,603, NICOR $5,135, TOIRMA $3,090, IRVING CONSTRUCTION $9,880, CITY OF POLO $250,000, ALL OTHER VENDORS UNDER $2,500; $12,290; TOTAL VENDORS - $303,191 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE
BALANCE $358,170 $117,507
AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2025.
PHILLIP FOSSLER, SUPERVISO R I, JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL DO HEREBY CERTIFY THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE FISC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNTY - OREGO N, ILL INOIS
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Kody Mazzari; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS
No. 2025FC9 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Kody Mazzari
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: 216 S Washington St Byron, IL 61010 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kody Mazzari the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registr ation Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No 201803209 modified with 202400530; and for othe r 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 May 19, 2025, 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 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-25-00798
NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3264441 Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 2025
April 25, 2025
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT BUF FALO TOWNSHIP ROAD DIST RICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2025 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $148,875, PPRT $22,584, INTEREST $367, WOOSUNG TOWNSHIP $26,557, MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $2,563; TOTAL REVENUES - $203,626. LABOR – $13,631, 941 $3,553; TOTAL LAB OR - $17,184. VENDORS - HELM MATERIALS $42,365, POLO COOP
$10,129, R.E.WOLBER & SONS $9,755, DOC'S EXCAVATING, INC $3,072, FIRST STATE BANK $18,106, TOIRMA $8,668, BUFFALO TOWNSHIP $10,000, BVS DIESEL $3,860, HELM TRUCK $12,545, MARTIN & CO $10,195, GRAY EXCAVATING INC $17,138, BILL'S EXCAVATING $3,000, NICOR $3,476 ALL OTHER DISBURSEMENTS [UNDER $2,5001 $21,731; TOTAL VENDORS - $174,040. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $108,603$71,216 REVENUES $71,216$128,391 EXPENDITURES $61,383$124,986 ENDING FUND BALANCE$118,434$248,771
PHILLIP FOSSLER, TREASURER MARCH 31, 2025
I, JUDITH A. NORRIS, CLERK OF BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, OGLE COUNTY, IL DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE ANNUAL TREASURE R'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2025.
April 25, 2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGL E, STATE OF ILLINOIS AVEN FINANCIAL, Plaintiff(s), vs.
ROBERT TURNER A/K/A ROBERT L. TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, GOODLEAP, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). Case No. 25 FC 7 PUBL ICATION NOTICE
The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ROBERT TURNER A/K/A ROBERT L TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Chancery Division, by the said Plaintiff, against you and other Defendants, praying for foreclosure of a certain Real Estate Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10 IN BLOCK 16 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAND DETOUR, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF GRAND DETOUR AND ITS ADDITIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1859 IN MISCELLANEOUS BOOK B, PAGE 160 AS DOCUMENT NO. 22070. Tax Number: 21-13-107-002 commonly known as 8083 GREEN ST, DIXON IL,61021; and which said Real Estate Mortgage was made by ROBERT TURNER A/K/A ROBERT L. TURNER A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS TURNER, and recorded in the Office of the Ogle County Recorder as Document Number 202301235 AND UNDER AMENDME NT TO DEED OF TRUST RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 202305072; that Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said named Defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, located at 106 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, 300, OREGON, IL 61061, on or before May 27, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint
LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff
Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808
Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172
Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847
Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724
Andrew Chu - ARDC #6285924
175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com
