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EGG HUNT WINNERS

Fatal Accident

One dead, six injured in 3-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 2. / 7

SPORTS

Sports Roundup

Local teams compete as Mother Nature finally cooperates. / 10-14

Board Statement The Oregon Park District issues a statement after investigation. / 4

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Some of the winners of the Forreston Lions Club and Forreston Area Business Association’s Easter Egg Hunt pose with the Easter Bunny and their prize. Winners were: 0-2 years, Eastyn Lachchik; 3-4 years, Hadlee Sieber; 5-6 years, Onalee Sieber; 7-8 years, Isaac Williams; and 9-10 years, Kelly Stauffer. Story on page 2.

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INDEX Betty’s Column ........ 6 Colbert Column ......13 Classifieds .........17-20

Library News ............ 2 Oregon Police..........16 Otto’s Column .......... 6

Property Transfers..15 Sheriff Activity........16 Special Events.......... 9

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Sponsors thanked for 2022 Easter Egg Hunt

The Forreston Lions Club and the Forreston Area Business Association were this year’s sponsors of the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt.

A special thank you goes out to the Easter Bunny, Mobile Electronics who donated the stuffed bunnies, HBG Custom Embroidery- who donated the t-shirts for the stuffed bunnies, and Forreston Mutual Insurance Company and Solutions Bank for donating the candy.

“We ask the community to thank each of these businesses

with your support,” said Laura Ludwig.

Winners and the sponsors who donated the baskets were: 0-2 years, Eastyn Lachchik, donated by HBG Embroider and Custom Apparel; 3-4 years, Hadlee Sieber, donated by Forreston Mutual Insurance Company; 5-6 years, Onalee Sieber, donated by Koeller Forreston Hardware; 7-8 years, Isaac Williams, donated by Forreston Alexa Zoellner/Shaw Media Car Care; and 9-10 years, Kelly Stauffer, donated by Forreston Fifth and sixth -year-olds take their turn during Forreston’s annual Easter Veterinary Clinic. egg hunt in Memorial Park on April 16.

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Preschool Storytime (New Day!) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Storytime has moved to Tuesdays! Join us for a fun-filled time of stories, activities, and crafts each week! Please call the library for more information or to preregister.

Healthy Living & Butterfly Gardens Thursday, May 5, 12 p.m. - Join us at the library or online to learn about recent research by the Alzheimer’s Association in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement as well as the hands-on-tools you can use to help make their recommendations part of a healthy lifestyle.

Following the healthy living presentation, staff from Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden will talk about the Monarch Butterfly and how to build your own butterfly garden at home.

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“Hoo” Haven: Saturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m.

The Bertolet Memorial Library will welcome presenters and animals from “Hoo” Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Durand.

During this educational program, children and adults alike will learn about some of the animals that are rescued and how they are nursed back to health and prepared to return to their natural habitats.

The presenters will also be bringing an owl, a red-tailed hawk, and a tortoise for participants to see and learn about.

In conjunction with this event, the library is collecting supplies for “Hoo” Haven through May 14. Because the organization is not government funded, they rely entirely on donations and volunteers to rehabilitate the animals.

Donations may be brought to the library in advance of the program or on May 14. A wish list is available on their website: www.hoohaven.org or for you to pick up at the library.

Monetary donations are also appreciated and are used for special food, medicine, and other

Whether you want to create a garden on your patio or anywhere else in your yard, join us to learn how your home can become a butterfly oasis! To watch online, please call the library or visit our website, forrestonlibrary.org,for login instructions.

New Materials New adult fiction titles include: “Dream Town”

by David Baldacci, “A Family Affair” by Robyn Carr, and “The Investigator” by John Sandford.

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. We cannot accept hard

plastic, such as water bottles, milk cartons, etc., for this program. Thank you!

Adult Programming What type of adult programming would you like to see offered at the library? Would you prefer daytime or evening? In person or Take and Make activities? We’d love to hear your suggestions so please call or stop in and share them with us!

Library Hours The library is open: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

We may be reached by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.

Of course, we always love to see you in person, too!

items for the animals. Please visit www. hoohaven.org for more information and volunteer opportunities, and plan to join us for this interesting and informative program.

Book of the Month for April: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Set in Depression era America, The Giver of Stars is the story of five extraordinary women who run a traveling library in rural Kentucky.

Based on the true story of the Packhorse Librarians, this band of women face multiple hardships as they bring books to those who never had any.

Pick up a copy of the book at the Bertolet Memorial Library, and discover how these women from different backgrounds forge a friendship that overcomes adversities, both from natural disasters and from those opposed to their courageous efforts to share the gift of learning with those in need.

LEGO Club: First Monday of the month, 5 p.m.

Create with us on the first Monday of each month. We will have the LEGOs waiting for you!

Story Hour: Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Join Miss Jana for Story Hour and learn about animals and letters on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Registration requested but not required.

Craft Kits for Adults: May Craft Kits will be available on Wednesday, May 4!

Create-a-Card: Saturday, May 21st, 9:30AM Spring is in the air! High School graduation season is just around the corner. Create a one-of-a-kind card for that special graduate!

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: Dream Town by David Baldacci, Beautiful by Danielle Steel Juvenile Books: Jac & the Beanstalk by Renee Biermann (Graphic Novel), The View From the Very Best House In Town by Meera Trehan DVDs: The King’s Daughter

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Park district to ‘move forward’ after investigation

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Six months after a former Oregon Park District employee first publicly claimed the district was a “hostile work environment,” OPD commissioners have declared it is time to move on.

“The Park Board takes these allegations very seriously,” commissioners wrote in an April 12 letter. “It does so because it is fully committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, rewarding and enjoyable workplace. The Board is equally committed to ensuring that its financial procedures are legally compliant, and its practices are maintained to the highest standards, with integrity and transparency.”

On Oct. 12, Amanda Zimmermann went before commissioners and said she experienced “years of misconduct and psychological harassment.” She said she resigned from her job as the park district’s recreation program manager on Sept. 17 after more than five-and-a-half years because of “ongoing poor leadership and the continued lack of accountability” faced by upper management.

Zimmermann blamed OPD Executive Director Erin Folk and OPD Superintendent of Recreation Tina Ketter, and called for Folk’s resignation or termination.

In a 19-minute prerecorded video, Zimmermann described a stress-filled work environment where she walked on eggshells, was subjected to personal attacks and felt the need to pre-

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The headquarters for the Oregon Park District are located in the Nash Recreation Center at the corner of Madison and South Fifth streets. tend that everything was OK in order to protect her job.

“A reasonable person would define that as a hostile working environment,” she said directly to board members after the video concluded.

Minutes from subsequent OPD board meetings Zimmermann also alleged misuse of OPD credit cards by Folk. Zimmermann cited multiple documents she obtained via the Freedom of Information Act when she made the allegations.

“After evaluating the allegations of a negative work environment and poor employee morale, the Park Board arranged for an independent work-

place climate investigation related to these allegations to be conducted by legal counsel,” according to the April 12 letter. “The investigator was given complete access to all full-time employees. All employees were encouraged to be candid in their comments, and we thank them for providing honest feedback.”

The workplace climate investigation is finished, and Park Board members have reviewed the findings and deliberated, the letter states.

“The Board is satisfied that there is no evidence to indicate the existence of any unlawful workplace discrimination or harassment,” commissioners

wrote. “The Board did identify the need for certain remedial action to address the legitimate concerns and input provided by our current staff.

Specifically, in addition to positive culture-building actions, Park District leadership will participate in management coaching and training.”

The April 12 letter does not identify specific individuals by name.

Commissioners also investigated the allegations of financial wrongdoing, but are “satisfied that no material impropriety has occurred,” the letter states. OPD has received favorable audits every year since its creation, according to the letter.

“Further, the Park Board is satisfied that employees’ expenses on behalf of the District are fully and appropriately documented and in total compliance with applicable law and the policies of the Oregon Park District,” commissioners wrote.

“It is time for the Oregon Park District to move forward,” commissioners wrote. “Since September of 2021, the District has responded to 35 FOIA requests, all from four individuals closely aligned with the group raising these concerns. The Park District’s small team has responded to these requests at significant financial cost and resulting in a diversion of manpower within the organization to meet the demand. The Park Board looks forward to resuming its work providing for the recreational needs of the residents of Oregon.”

Zimmermann did not return calls for further comment.

Judge denies 18-year-old’s request to return to high school as child pornography case continues

By EARLEEN HINTON

ehinton@oglecountynews.com An 18-year-old’s request to have his bond modified to allow him to return to Polo Community High School to finish his senior year was denied Monday.

Clayton A. Davis, 18, of Polo, who is charged with four counts of reproducing child pornography and four counts of possession of child pornography, will be able to finish his classes online through a supervised program offered by the Polo School District.

Judge John B. Roe made the ruling after Polo Superintendent Kelley Mandrell testified that the school district could not provide adequate supervi-

sion to allow Davis to return to school while avoiding contact with other students.

Mandrell said the school district could provide Davis with a Chromebook through which he could use he Apex Learning program to earn his remaining credits in order to graduate.

Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Leisten said the online program has safeguards that allows administrators to see what screens students were using.

Davis is charged with using the Signal app on his phone to possess and share videos and photos of a child he knew or should have known was younger than 13 and who was engaged

in sexual activity.

He was charged March 9 and pleaded not guilty March 16 to the felony offenses.

He posted $30,000 of his $300,000 bond, and is currently livClayton A. Davis ing with his family in Polo. A condition of his bond includes no contact with anyone younger than 18. He is also prohibited from using electronic devices to engage in social media or to view social media sites.

On Monday, Davis’ attorney, Cristina M. Buskohl of Sterling, asked the court to allow Davis to return to school

in-person to complete his senior year and also allow him to attend 2022 commencement with his classmates. She subpoenaed Mandrell requiring her to appear in court to testify as to why Davis was not being allowed to return to school.

“There has been no expulsion as far as I know,” Buskohl said. “He is still a student at Polo Community High School.”

Mandrell said there had been no disciplinary issues with Davis in high school or when he was a student in junior high.

She said school officials were not in favor of him returning to in-person

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LOCAL HISTORY

Very old and very lovely baby quilt returns home to Polo

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had a nice call from Maxine Osborne and she remembered Lola Miller since she did her hair each week. You do get to know people when you have a relationship such as a beauty operator.

Then I had a call from Bob Toms and he knew the family.

On Friday Susan had stayed with me and on Saturday morning we joined Bob and Shirley Heath and Bud Woodin for breakfast downtown. It was good to get together for a good visit. I am just getting out after my knee surgery and I get tired.

As we left the restaurant, we drove by the museum and there was the package by the door from Shirley in Port Richey, Florida.

We opened it up when we got home and the quilt is old but very lovely. It states in the corner: “Lola Miller, Feb. 7, 1916 – Feb. 2, 1993. Baby quilt made

by Grace Long Miller, Ogle County, IL for her granddaughter, Lola M. Miller.

Now owned by Shirley (Mohr) Thillan, a friend of Lola, Rockford, IL. Purchased at Lola’s estate sale in 1993 at Polo, IL.”

POLO HISTORY Betty Obendorf It was nice that Shirley had dated it.

Bob Toms told me that Lola died in 1993 of cancer. So her quilt and German Hummel have come back to Polo.

The Hummel was carefully wrapped and placed in the quilt.

The Hummel is very lovely and now will go over to Aplington House along with the quilt. I will need to type up information to go with them.

I am always impressed with the stories of things that come back to Polo.

Years ago when I started in the museum I went to a meeting on how to have a successful museum.

The person sharing information impressed upon us that we needed to dig out the stories of what went on in the history of our communities. I feel this to be true. People love to hear the unusual stories.

Today was the last day for Pastor Terrie Wilder of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She came in 2007 and was such an integral part of my life since she officiated at the burials of my brother, sister, and my husband.

The church was packed and that was good to see all those we have not seen since all this COVID stuff. The music was outstanding with Cheryl and Michelle Goeking, and Beth Wiegmann.

Beth sang Mozart’s “Alleluia” that she had sung at Pastor Terrie and Oran’s wedding a number of years ago. I kept asking her when she was going to do that again. So she did it today and that was so very appropriate. I loved it.

Then we had a potluck in the basement for all and the basement was full.

Polo Historical Society meeting is May 4 at Polo Senior Center The next meeting for the Polo Historical Society will be Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Polo Senior Center.

It was wonderful to see so many stay for a lovely meal. Food was abundant and so many good choices. Lutherans were always known for their good food and that certainly was obvious today.

Wrenley Dawson, the 4-month- old daughter of Shannon Gipe and Tom Dawson, was baptized today. Shannon’s sister, Shauna Gipe was Wrenley’s sponsor.

I had Shannon and Shauna in first grade and it was good to see them all.

Where have the years gone?

The sun was shining, the day was warm, and spring is here with the daffodils blooming. It was a great day.

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

The program will be on the Peek Home with several speakers taking part. Tom Nelson will be there as a former Peek resident. Refreshments will be served.

All are invited to attend.

Taft’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedicated in 1916

BY OTTO DICK The construction of this monument was started in 1914 and dedicated during WWI in 1916.

Lorado Taft contributed a year’s work and the county paid for the actual expenses of $21,000.

Taft was impressed with the Civil War Memorial Hall located on the upper floor of the Ogle County Courthouse and he recommended to the County Board a more permanent memorial located on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn.

This memorial features three larger than life bronze figures with an infantryman looking north towards home, a cavalry soldier looking south and a classical female figure with her arms outstretched holding laurel wreaths which represents America.

This monument was dedicated Sept.

7, 1916. The headlines of the Oregon newspaper read “great audience witnesses pleasing and impressive program-four thousand people were present regardless of the heavy downpour of rain during the morning hour.”

At this memorial 60 veterans marched with the band around the courthouse and formed a line of honor near the veiled monument.

Bronze plaques honor veterans who

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ABOVE LEFT: Lorado Taft’s Soldier’s Monument was dedicated Sept. 7, 1916. ABOVE RIGHT: This was given to veterans at the dedication ceremony. served in the Civil War, Mexican War, War of 18l2, Spanish American War and World War I. This memorial honors U. S. Veterans who served in five wars. They are responsible for what we enjoy today.

Thanks to Ogle County Board Member Bob Arvil, this monument was restored by Art Casting of Oregon in 2011.

Recently a class of high school students from Rockford were studying and sketching this memorial. This was

part of a project studying Lorado Taft.

• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and

Those Were the Days April 30 This Saturday, April 30, Dick Feibel, by popular demand, will return for “Those Were the Days “ program about life in Oregon in the 1940s and 1950s.

The program begins at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Depot.

has researched Ogle County history for several years.

Program organizer, Chris Martin and Dick Feibel an Oregon high school graduate in 1956 will be doing an in depth talk about some of the businesses, buildings and people that were missed in last month’s presentation For more information, call Martin, 815-742-8471.

By ALEXA ZOELLNER

azoellner@shawmedia.com Dirk Miller, 55, of Mt. Morris, was identified by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office as the driver who was killed when his car crashed into two other vehicles on Monday afternoon on Illinois Route 2 north of Oregon.

Miller was pronounced dead at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford after Byron EMS transported him there after the crash, the sheriff’s report said.

A preliminary investigation showed Miller was southbound on Illinois Route 2 at approximately 1:01 p.m. when he crossed the center line into the northbound lane and struck two oncoming vehicles, the report states.

One of those vehicles was a 15-passenger Illinois Central school bus driven by Teresa Gabriel, 58, of Dixon.

Gabriel and a passenger, Connie Sloter, 34, of Dixon, were transported to local hospitals for minor injuries; a juvenile passenger was uninjured and released to a family member at the scene.

The van-like bus was carrying two adults — the driver and a monitor — and a child of one of the adults, said

Police examine the wreckage after a 3-vehicle collision on Illinois Route 2 between Oregon and Byron on Monday afternoon. The road remained closed from Town Hall Road to Camling Road as officers investigated the accident.

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Richard Price, Illinois Central’s director of safety and risk management on Monday.

It was an out-of-district vehicle, meaning it was traveling through the area, and was not from the Oregon, Byron or Dixon school districts, Price said. It had come from the company’s Dixon bus lot and was headed to Rockford, he said.

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The driver of the third vehicle, Kiara Franklin, 22, of Rockford, was transported to Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the sheriff’s report.

Two juvenile passengers also were taken to the hospital for observation.

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The road closure, which lasted until just before 5:30 p.m., was to allow officials to reconstruct the collision, Ogle County Sheriff Brain VanVickle said Monday.

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CORRECTION In the April 22 editions of the Oregon Republican Reporter, Mt. Morris Times, Forreston Journal and Polo Tri-County Press,

it was incorrectly reported that Ogle County Board members approved salary increases for three elected positions.

The proposed salary increases for the county clerk and recorder, treasurer and sheriff for fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025 and

2026 were not approved. Board members voted 14-9 to send the recommendations back to committee for further consideration.

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does not guarantee what you are asking for. We may think the halls are clear, but they may not be.”

Mandrell said she was also concerned that another student may say something to Davis if he attended school in person. “We are entrusted with the safety of our children. Every day that is our main concern,” she said citing the nature of the charges against Davis.

Buskohl asked Mandrell if school officials would allow Davis to return to the track team and attend the graduation ceremony on May 29 if an adult, provided at no cost to the school district, was able to supervise him.

“Would that be approved by the district?”, asked Buskohl.

“No, we co-op track with Forreston and that’s a different school district,” said Mandrell noting that any nonschool member serving as a supervisor would have to be approved by the

Polo School Board and undergo a background check.

Buskohl said Davis is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

“He has no disciplinary record. He’s just a few weeks away from graduation,” Bushel said. “Sufficient safeguards could be put in place. He does not pose any risk to these students. If this court orders him to do something he will do it.”

Leisten said the bond conditions for Davis were standard for the type of charges levied. “We have to consider the risk to the community,” said Leisten adding that school officials would be unable to monitor his return to the school. “This is too risky of a situation to allow him back on school grounds.”

Buskohl said Davis should be allowed to return to school as long as he was supervised and his charges were not related to the school or Polo students.

“The crimes alleged did not happen in the school,” she said. “He is not accused of anything in the Polo schools or anything that put a student at risk.

The crimes alleged did not happen in school.”

Roe said his decision had to be based on the seriousness of the charges and the rights of the accused.

“When I balance everything I will deny the motion in part, but will modify it to allow the internet portion so he can attend school online for educational purposes only,” Roe said.

He also denied allowing Davis to attend the graduation ceremony in person. “I’m not changing the orders… no contact with anyone under 18 with the exception of his sister,” Roe said.

Davis’ next court date is June 27 for a pretrial hearing.

made for birthdays and holidays.

Annette graduated with an associate degree in social work from Sauk Valley College in Illinois. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Science in History from Utah State University. She was employed in various work areas including social work, newspaper editing, and education. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with Paul to see her children and grandchildren.

Annette is survived by her children David (Debbie) Flannery, Stacy (Devon) Taylor, Gerald (April) Flannery, Dorraine (Kirk) Robbins, Brian (Janna) Johnson, Barry (Janese) Johnson, Jonathan (Fern) Flannery, Robert (Yvonne) Flannery, Sara (Lewis) Cox, Jennifer (Milind) Johnson -Talekar, and Julie (Terry) Burton. She is also survived by many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; and her daughter, Constance Ruth Johnson. Annette is also preceded in death by her siblings - Richard Charles Olson, Ruth Ettalyn Olson Simpkins, Alice Louise Olson Tenzinger, Walter L. Olson, and Arlene Donelly. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

A memorial service for Annette was held Friday, April 22, 2022 at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, 410 North 800 West, Vernal, Utah. Interment was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery in Vernal, Utah.

Online condolences may be shared at www.

AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com

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Continued from Page 4 classes because staff could not guarantee they could prevent him having contact with other high school and junior high students.

Aplington Junior High is located across the street from the high school and some Aplington students attend classes at the high school, Mandrell said.

She also said the district did not have enough staff to supervise Davis and make sure he had no contact with other students.

“If he were allowed to attend could you arrange for him not to be in the halls when other students are?,” asked Buskohl.

“No, I could not guarantee that,” said Mandrell. “Yes we are around and yes we have security cameras, but that

ANNETTE LORRAINE OLSON JOHNSON LUND Born: June 22, 1936 Died: April 16, 2022

Annette Lorraine Olson Johnson Lund passed away on April 16, 2022 at the age of 85.

Annette was born on June 22, 1936 to Ruth Frances Carlson Olson and Richard Carl Olson in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Annette married Lloyd Emmitt Johnson on June 28, 1957 with whom she had seven children. Many years later she found love again and married Paul Ronald Lund on March 28, 2003. They were together until his passing on May 9, 2019.

Annette loved her Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Annette loved music and was instrumental in developing that same passion in her children. She was an amazing cook and an incredibly talented cake decorator, making wedding cakes for many friends and family.

Annette was especially skilled at knitting and crocheting and won many state fair blue ribbons for her Scandinavian sweaters and doilies. Pretty much every member of the family has received crocheted blankets, doilies, toys, and baby clothes which Annette

years, his children, grandchildren and great grandson.

Survivors include wife Evelyn; daughter Kim Meyer of Springfield, IL; son Jeff Meyer of Polo; brother Lowell Meyer of Rockford; Willard “Bill” G. Meyer, 87, of Polo, passed away Thursday, April 21,2022, at KSB Hospital grandchildren Scott (Kalissa Koester) Meyer and Colten (Christina Frey) Meyer; great in Dixon. grandson Noah .

Bill was born March 26, 1935, in Dakota, He was preceded in death by his Parents Illinois, the son of Harper and Gladys Meyer. and 7 Siblings.

On April 19, 1958, in Polo, he married Ms. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Evelyn Shrader. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks Bill worked with the Local 150 for over 40 years and farmed in Polo most all his life. He Lutheran Church in Polo with services followgraduated from Polo High School and enjoyed ing at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo immediately following the watching the school football games and folservice. lowing all things Marco. Like clockwork Bill In lieu of flowers a memorials may be would be a fixture at the Hazelhurst sale or directed to St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo a local auction. Evelyn and Bill would travel or the Polo Area Senior Center. south for the winter but always enjoyed Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to coming back home. He loved his wife of 65 send condolences.

Born: March 26, 1935 in Dakota, IL Died: April 21, 2022 in Dixon, IL

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SPECIAL EVENTS

A spring-theme quilt show will be held April 29 and 30 at the Rock River Center in beautiful Oregon, Illinois. Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will have a display of over 150 quilts on Friday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 pm.

Admission is $5 per person, which includes a raffle ticket for a special quilt made by guild members from a Monique Jacobs pattern called All About Amour. Ages 10 and younger are free.

Monique of Open Gate Quilts will have a booth with her patterns and to talk about her designs.

Quilt shop vendors will also be available with booths of fabrics and tools for sewers and quilters.

The show will have a large display of quilts of all kinds, as well as a bed turning with special ones that have a unique and interesting story.

A food truck will be stationed by the front door of the show with lunch items for sale. Benchwarmers, a well-known restaurant from Freeport, is serving food both days. Also available is a scissors sharpener service, Clark’s, to sharpen tools while you wait.

There will be a large boutique of handmade quilted items for sale.

“This is a great opportunity to buy gifts for upcoming birthdays and special occasions, including Mom’s Day, or for yourself,” said Cindy Pingitore a guild member of Country Crossroads Quilt Guild. “This is a perfect outing for families, groups

and those interested in learning about quilts. A special display of quilts will be featured from our All About Love quilt challenge.”

Members of the guild were given a specific piece of fabric with the challenge to make a small wall hanging featuring that design. They will be on display, as well as a Pizza Box challenge. This is a challenge where participants can include specific fabric, colors or quilt block designs. They exchange boxes with other members of the group every month at meetings.

“A pizza box is used because it is a good size portable container for the exchanges. The end result is a group of blocks to use however you want,” said Pingitore. “A quilt appraiser will be available for anyone wanting an official appraisal of their quilts for a fee.

Information about the guild will be available and new members are welcome. You do not need to be a quilter to join. We have monthly meetings with speakers, activities, fun workshops and special events.”

The Rock River Center is located at 810 South 10th Street in Oregon.

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the show, and the winner will be chosen at the conclusion of the show. The winner does not need to be present.

Country Crossroads is a guild that meets monthly at the Forreston Grove Church, Freeport Road, Forreston.

Polo Woman’s Garden Club to host perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 7

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Louise Price is a frequent performer at First Friday Open Mics with her traditional folk songs from her native Ireland.

First Fridays is May 6 in Oregon

The First Fridays Open Mic returns on May 6 to K’s Sports Bar in Oregon.

The monthly event attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from its supportive audience. Each performer is allowed 15 minutes, and everyone can also join in on a jam session at the end of the show.

The show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, although a jar is available for donations.

Sign-up for performers is at 6:45.

K’s Sports Bar is located at 408 East Washington (Illinois Route 64) in Oregon, close to several restaurants.

Interested parties who have questions can contact Jerry Tice, at 815-449-2660.

The Polo Woman’s Garden Club will be having their annual perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Polo Community High School AG department, located behind the high school.

This sale will be the same day as the opening of the Polo FFA Greenhouse!

All plants are dug from local gardens, so they are “proven winners”. If you have perennials you would like to share for the sale, please contact Carol Lindstrom at 815-973-2058 or Beth Green at 815-2991416.

“Beautiful garden raffle baskets are on display at the First State Bank-Polo and the Blackhawk Area Credit Union. Try your chance to win them,” said Green.

Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing for the baskets will be held at the plant sale on May 7. You do not need to be present to win.

“All proceeds from the sale will be used for the advancement of gardening, city beautification, programs to stimulate an interest in co-operative gardening among amateurs, and to aid in the protection of forest, wildflowers, birds, and all pollinators,” Green said.

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Dawn Vehmeier, a guild member, is shown here holding the quilt that is being raffled.

More information on the show or the guild are available at the website, countrycrossroadsquiltguild.com, or by calling Ruth Whitney, 815-262-0740.

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Oregon wins an 11-inning pitchers’ duel over Dixon

By TY REYNOLDS

treynolds@shawmedia.com DIXON — For 10 innings they battled, back and forth, two of the top softball teams in the Big Northern Conference trading blows and big outs in a pitcher’s duel Tuesday at Reynolds Park.

But in the 11th, Oregon managed to score a run on a two-out error, and Dixon couldn’t answer in the bottom of the inning as the Hawks pulled out a 3-2 victory over the Duchesses.

“It was just a fantastic high school ballgame, I don’t know what else to say,” Oregon coach Nate Rogers said.

“Just a great game. I’m proud of the girls for fighting for 11 innings, and give Dixon credit, too. Just fantastic.”

Reilee Suter’s two-run home run with two outs in the top of the third gave Oregon a 2-0 lead, but Dixon answered in the bottom of the fourth when Sam Tourtillott and Anna Kate Phillips scored on wild pitches to tie the game 2-2.

Then, Dixon’s Elle Jarrett and Oregon’s Mia Trampel threw up zero after zero on the scoreboard, getting key

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LEFT: Oregon’s Reilee Suter smiles at her teammates waiting at home plate as she rounds third base after hitting a home run against Dixon.

RIGHT: Brian Koertner, the father of Oregon center fielder Bella Koertner, reacts to Suter’s home run shot over the center field fence. outs to escape jams while mixing in a few 1-2-3 innings as well.

Jarrett finished with 14 strikeouts and didn’t walk a Hawk hitter, allowing two earned runs and seven hits.

Trampel struck out 13 and walked

four – two of them intentional passes to Tourtillott in the seventh and ninth innings with the potential winning run on third base for the Duchesses.

Trampel got a pop out in the seventh, then Phillips’ hard liner in the ninth

was hit right to Oregon right fielder Katelyn Bowers to end that threat.

Trampel allowed two earned runs and eight hits, hitting a batter and

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throwing the two wild pitches.

“It’s taking a deep breath and kind of making sure the fielders are all going to work together and just play an amazing game,” she said. “For me, I use the pressure and stress to kind of fuel my pitching, so in a way, it kind of helped.

“And I’m so thankful to have my teammates behind me. I really couldn’t pitch as well as I do without them.”

Her defense made all the difference, and at least four sensational plays thwarted Dixon rallies – and in one case, literally took two runs off the board.

With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth, Tourtillott singled with two outs and Phillips followed with a shot deep to center field. Oregon’s Bella Koertner kept going back until she was at the fence, and she snagged Phillips’ fly ball for the third out before tumbling over the fence.

Koertner also made a diving catch in shallow center field in the second inning, and third baseman Ella Dannhorn and second baseman Jesse Suter also made running catches on pop flies that looked destined to find a gap in the Hawks defense.

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Oregon’s Ella Dannhorn throws to first for an out against Dixon on Tuesday.

eventually drew a walk and took second without a throw to put two runners in scoring position with nobody out.

But just like she had in the third – when Dixon’s Ava Valk was hit by a pitch and Olivia Mowery beat out an infield single to start the inning – Mia Trampel struck out the next three hitters to escape without further damage.

She stranded 11 Dixon runners on base, six of them at second or third – including those runners on third in the seventh and ninth, when the Duch-

esses couldn’t get that key two-out hit to win the game.

“They made some great plays, but we have to execute timely hitting,” Rogers said. “A couple times we had runners on base and we didn’t come through, and we have to have those timely hits.”

“Very nerve-wracking,” Reilee Suter said about those late-game situations. “We talk a lot about getting out of our heads, because getting in your head does nothing but mess you up. So we stayed out of our heads, and just kept picking each other up and cheering each other on, and I think that helped a lot.”

In the top of the 11th, Oregon (13-6, 6-3 BNC) finally managed to scratch out a run. Liz Mois blooped a fly ball to short right field, and it dropped in for a double. Jarrett struck out the next hitter, then got a groundout to first for the second out; Mois moved to third on that play.

Dannhorn then hit a grounder to second, but the ball was bobbled and the speedy Oregon freshman beat out the throw as Mois crossed home plate with the go-ahead run.

“The defense was really good, and it’s just the funny nature of softball that it was such a good defensive game up to that point, then one kind of got away from them on a tough in-between hop and we were able to break the tie and get the win,” Rogers said.

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more, because it was such a great catch. Obviously we were pumped about that, and when they got runners on base, we just shook it off and moved to the next play.”

“We just had to keep moving forward,” Jarrett said about Dixon’s reaction to the Oregon web gems. “We knew they were going to make plays and we were going to make plays, so they make the next play, then it’s our turn.”

Suter’s home run in the third inning came right after the running catch by Dannhorn and the diving catch by Koertner. Lena Trampel singled after a long at-bat, then Ava Hackman bunted her to second. Mia Trampel grounded out to move her sister to third, then Suter crushed an 0-1 pitch deep over the center field fence.

“It was like in the perfect spot for me, and I got good contact,” she said.

“That gave us a lot of energy, picked us up a lot, because we needed the runs.”

“Elle was hitting her spots all game, right where we called them,” Dixon coach Candi Rogers said. “That home run, that’s the one pitch where she missed her spot.”

Dixon (8-3, 6-3 BNC) responded soon after, as Tourtillott and Phillips smacked consecutive singles to start the bottom of the fourth, then Jarrett drew a walk to load the bases. Both wild pitches occurred while Izzi McCommons was up to bat, then she

Soccer Byron 3, Oregon 0: The Hawks trailed just 1-0 with five minutes left before the rival Tigers tacked on two late goals in a Big Northern game in Byron.

Oregon 3, North Boone 0: The Hawks notched their seventh shutout of the season with a Big Northern Conference victory at Oregon Park West.

Mya Engelkes, Hadley Lutz and Gracie Prose scored goals for Oregon (7-4-2, 3-2 BNC), and Kenna Wubbena dished an assist.

Girls track and field Dixon takes Oregon Open title: The Duchesses swept the relays en route to winning a four-team meet at Landers-Loomis Field.

Dixon scored 116 points to defeat the host Hawks (78), Stockton-Warren (44) and Pecatonica-Durand (25).

Jenae Bothe led Oregon with a record-setting performance in the shot put. Her toss of 13.70 meters (or 44 feet, 9 inches) broke Tabitha Smith’s school record of 41-6 1/2, and is also the top 1A throw this season.

Bothe also won the discus (35.81 meters).

Ava Wight won the 200 (29.43 seconds) and the triple jump (9.17 meters), and took second in the 100 (13.97 seconds). Rylie Robertson took the 100 hurdles (18.19

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LEFT: Oergon’s Abigail Virgil runs with the baton after an exchange during the 800 relay at the Landers-Loomis Invitational in Oregon on April 22. RIGHT: A gust of wind lifted Rockford Lutheran’s tent from the crowd. Luckily, the tent was held up on the fence surrounding the track allowing spectators to grab it before crossing the track during the meet.

seconds), and Jennica Ciesel won the high jump ()1.47 meters) for the Hawks.

Ellen Hodson was runner-up in the 1,600 (6:30.22), and Mariah Drake placed second in the high jump (1.37 meters). Sonya Plescia took third in the pole vault (1.68 meters), and Aubree Schefcik finished third in the 300 hurdles (59.32 seconds) and fourth in the 100 hurdles (20.38).

Forreston-Polo 88, Milledgeville-Eastland 51, Morrison 15: The Cardinals won a

triangular in Milledgeville, spreading eight individual wins among six athletes.

Letrese Buisker won the 100 hurdles (19.21 seconds) and 300 hurdles (54.32), and took second in the high jump (1.42 meters) for Forreston-Polo, while Sydni Badertscher won the shot put (10.20 meters) and discus (28.60). Autum Pritchard won the 400 (1:08.27) and took second in the 200 (31.98 seconds), and Kamryn Stockton won the 1,600 (7:11.38) and was second in the 3,200

(15:58.22). Ennen Ferris won the high jump (1.42 meters) and took third in both the 200 (32.28 seconds) and 400 (1:16.03). Bekah Zeigler won the triple jump (8.62 meters).

Buisker, Ferris, Pritchard and Emileigh Williams teamed up to win the 4x100 (57.03 seconds), and Courtney Grobe, Hannah Harvey, Pritchard and Zeigler won the 4x800 (14:00.50) for the Cardinals.

Kadence Sheaffer was second in the triple jump (8.42 meters) and third in the long jump (2.86), and Jayleigh Newill was runner-up in the 1,600 (7:13.18). Grobe took third in both the 100 hurdles (19.54 seconds) and the 300 hurdles (1:02.38).

Winnebago 72.5, Byron 54.5, Oregon 40: The Hawks got wins from Jenae Bothe and Ava Wight in a Big Northern triangular in Byron.

Bothe won both the shot put (12.5 meters) and discus (36.44 meters) for Oregon, and Wight won the triple jump (9.66 meters) and took third in the 400 (1:10.82).

Sophie Stender was runner-up in the 100 hurdles (16.99 seconds) and triple jump (7.96 meters), while Sonya Plescia (400, 1:10.62), Aubree Schefcik (300 hurdles, 1:00.92) and Jennica Ciesel (high jump, 1.42 See ROUNDUP, Page 14

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dwussow@shawmedia.com DIXON – The Dixon and Oregon girls soccer teams played a tightly contested Big Northern Conference game Tuesday evening up until the last 10 minutes, when the Duchesses scored two goals to pull away for a 3-1 home win at Sauk Valley Community College.

Freshman midfielder/forward Carlie Cook put Dixon on the scoreboard in the first few minutes, taking a crossgoal pass from senior midfielder/forward Rylee Pfoutz on the left side of the goal and burying it in the back left of the net for a 1-0 lead.

The Duchesses held a slight advantage in time of possession in the first half, and nearly extended their lead with about five minutes to go when sophomore defender Emily Smith lofted a penalty-kick ball up near the middle of the crossbar. But Oregon senior goalkeeper Taylar Rufer leapt into the air, tipped the ball down and caught it just short, keeping the Dixon lead at 1-0 heading into halftime.

Dixon held a slight advantage in first-half shots on goal as well, outpac-

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Oregon’s Sophie Stender and Dixon’s Katie Drew (30) go after a ball during their Big Northern Conference game Tuesday at Sauk Valley Community College. ing Oregon 6-4.

The Hawks threatened to score midway through the second half when junior midfielder Alyssa Mowry got an open look from the right side of the field, but Dixon junior goalkeeper

Hanna Lengquist made a leaping save of her own, catching the ball near the top right of the net.

The Duchesses attempted a few more shots on goal in the second half, breaking through twice in the last 10

minutes. With about seven minutes to go, sophomore midfielder/forward Katie Drew sneaked a low shot past Rufer into the back left of the net.

With about five minutes left, Pfoutz took a pass from Drew and knocked it into the back right of the net, extending the Dixon lead to a comfortable 3-0.

Oregon freshman midfielder Anna Stender answered in the final minute, burying a shot in the right side of the goal to prevent the shutout, but the Hawks ran out of time to complete a comeback.

“The biggest difference was, we came out a little slow and whiffed on a ball that was going across the box, and they scored in the first few minutes of the game,” Oregon coach Seger Larson said. “Other than that, it was pretty even throughout the rest of the game until we let that second goal in. Once that second goal went in, we kind of dropped our heads. We’ve given up goals in the last 10 minutes too often now and lost games.”

Lengquist finished with 11 saves for the Duchesses.

Rufer had seven saves for the Hawks.

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s expected, the baseball and softball teams from Forreston are off to strong starts.

The boys have dominated the conference fore several years and the girls aren’t too far behind.

It was nice to see the Greenfield clan recognized in an article in the Rockford Register star last week. It touched upon the fact that nine cousins from that family are playing either baseball or softball for Forreston and are quite proficient at it.

Unlike schools where transfers become a means for attaining athletic success, Forreston has always maintained purity in its homegrown talent.

It’s been that way forever and is a testament to all the good families in the German Valley, Leaf River and Forreston area.

In other Forreston news, Kara Erdmann is no longer headed to Michigan State to play volleyball. Instead, the star libero will play for UW Milwaukee.

D-I athletics can be cruel and Erdmann found out the hard way when a new coach was hired at MSU two months ago. That coach did not share the same enthusiasm as the previous coach who had recruited Erdmann.

Unfortunately for Erdmann, she

GUEST VIEW Andy Colbert did her part by committing to MSU prior to her junior year, essentially forgoing any other recruiting offers.

When things started to fall apart with the new coach, any hopes of playing in the Big 10 evaporated, as those squads had all their recruiting locked up.

I’m told that most of volleyball recruiting is done by the U-17 (age) club scene, which was the case for Erdmann. Indeed, she was all set for MSU, but big time colleges are more than about sports. They are about big business and incoming recruits can be pawns.

However, one never knows what the future holds and this could end up being a blessing.

••• Could it be two state champs in a row at Oregon in the shot put? After a school record 44-11 3/4 by Jenae Bothe last Tuesday, it is sure looking that she may follow in Breanna Noon’s footsteps. At the time, Bothe’s mark was

nearly six feet better than the No. 2 in 1A and only a few inches away from the best in all of Illinois.

It also blew away Tabitha Smith’s school record by over three feet. For a record to fall by that large of a margin is highly unusual.

Working the pole vault, I rarely have a chance to see the throwers, but fortunately, there was a lull at the vaulting pit and I wandered over the shot ring just as Bothe made her mark.

It looked nearly flawless and even she said afterward how easy it seemed to come. That is how shot putting and discus should look – with very little effort being made.

The total process is far from easy though. Bothe has spent the past four years with Hall of Fame throwing coach Doug Engel perfecting her craft.

Hardly any kid in Illinois possesses this blending of athletic ability and learned physical behavior.

Throwing heavy implements is more of a delicate art than one of brute strength. When it is done right, it truly is artistry in motion.

Initially, there was some confusion on what the proper mark was, as Illinois is one of only two states mandated to use metric measuring by their state association.

Instead of the easily understood feet and inches, the IHSA makes us use metrics to measure field events. Their reasons (avoiding fractions, be more in line with colleges and ease in using lasers) are all lame.

When people look at results, they do not identify with metrics and become confused. In effect, the IHSA is harming the sport by lack of identification.

As someone who participated in Illinois’ first-ever metric track meet back in 1976 at Princeton, I was influenced into thinking this concept of measuring would catch on. All of this went by the wayside, as citizens of this country balked at the idea of using metric measurements.

I am disappointed the IHSA is trying to revive an unwelcome idea.

For those looking for some good entertainment, the elite small-school boys track meet in northern Illinois will be held Friday at Oregon, with 19 teams entered. Field events at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic are scheduled for 4 p.m., with running events at 5:45. p.m.

• 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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Continued from Page 12 meters) also had second-place finishes.

Abigail Virgil (200, 30.71 seconds), Rylie Robertson (100 hurdles, 17.86 seconds) and Miranda Ciesel (long jump, 3.83 meters) all took third.

Softball Forreston 12, Amboy 2, 5 inn.: The Cardinals plated eight runs from the third to fifth innings on their way to an NUIC South victory over the Clippers.

Kara Erdmann went 3 for 4 with three RBIs, and Breanna Kloster went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead Forreston hitters. Haley Greenfield and Jenna Greenfield each chipped in two hits and one RBI for the Cardinals. Jenna Greenfield and Erdmann both hit a triple.

Erdmann threw a complete game for the win. Over five innings, she allowed five hits and two runs, while walking one and striking out seven.

Oregon sweeps at home: The Hawks defeated Winnebago 4-0 and 8-3 in a pair of Big Northern games at Oregon Park West.

Oregon 17, Byron 7, 5 inn.: The Hawks rolled past Big Northern rival Byron at Oregon Park West, as eight different players had hits and nine scored runs.

Forreston 6, Orangeville 3: The Cardinals scored four runs in the fourth inning and leaned on their defense the rest of the way for an NUIC crossover win.

Kara Erdmann went 3 for 4 with an RBI and two doubles, Hailey Greenfield went 1 for 4 with two RBIs, and Rylee Broshous and Aubrey Sanders each went 1 for 3 with one RBI to lead Forreston hitters.

Sanders got the complete-game win, allowing four hits, walking eight, and striking out three.

Baseball Genoa-Kingston 10, Oregon 5: The Hawks held a 4-1 lead after four innings, but gave up nine runs over the last three, losing a Big Northern Conference battle at home.

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LEFT: Forreston’s Noah Johnson celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two-run homer during April 23 action against Dakota.

RIGHT: Forreston’s Jacob Fiorello tries to avoid a wayward pitch during the game.

Jackson Werren and Hunter Buchanan each went 1 for 3 with one RBI, and Brady Davis went 2 for 2 to lead Oregon hitters.

Jack Washburn took the loss, allowing six runs on six hits over five innings. He earned two strikeouts and walked two batters.

Milledgeville 10, Polo 0, 5 inn.: The Missiles scored six runs in the second inning on their way to a shutout win over the visiting Marcos.

Cayden Akers went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, Kieren Harris went 2 for 3 with one RBI, and Payton Sarber drove in two runs to lead Milledgevillle hitters. Harris pitched a complete-game one-hitter, striking out 11 and walking three.

Nolan Hahn had the lone hit for Polo.

Forreston 28, Orangeville 1, 3 inn.: The Cardinals scored nine runs in the first inning, 12 in the second and seven in the third to cruise to an NUIC crossover win on the road.

Jacob Fiorello and Dylan Greenfield both went 2 for 3 with four RBIs to lead Forreston.

Alex Riya and Logan Dyson each drove in three runs for the Cardinals, and Owen Greenfield and Mason Fox both had two RBIs. Forreston 6, Dakota 5: The Cardinals built a 6-4 lead through six innings and leaned on their defense in the seventh to seal a win

over the Indians.

Noah Johnson went 1 for 3 with two RBIs, and Tommy Appel went 2 for 4 with one RBI to lead Forreston. Dylan Greenfield picked up the win on the mound, throwing 2 2/3 innings. He allowed one hit, one run and two walks, and struck out three.

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Pamela L. Stangley to Trever and Ashley Van Us, 703 N. 12th St., Rochelle, $171,000.

Davidson of Creston LLC to Kerns Property Management LLC, two parcels on S. Transit St. Creston, $120,000.

Randy Arnold to John James and Heather

Renae Lapinski, 8775 N. Hedge Road, Byron, $125,000.

Gary M. and Kimberly D. Schneider to William Francis Cobb, one parcel in Flagg Township, $230,000.

Brooklyn D. and Robert P. Graham to Jill Steichen, 1246 Tilton Park Drive, Rochelle, $136,000.

pololibrary.org, or clicking the Google form link on the Polo Library Facebook for the program.

Adult Programs - Friday Discussion Group will meet on May 13 to discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Wednesday Book 2 Movie group will meet on May 18 to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Monday Afternoon Book club will meet on May 23 to discuss The Beautiful Forevers by Catharine Boo. Library newsletter - Our April/May newsletter is chock full of information on library services and programs. Print copies

are available at the library, Lifeline Food Pantry, Polo Senior Center, Polo Fresh Food Market, and Polo Laundromat. If you prefer to receive it electronically visit our website and subscribe.

Special Procedures - Masks are optional for staff and visitors to the library. If you require an access service to fully participate in a program or have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ellen Finfrock at 815-946-2713.

Library Services - Converting VHS to DVD With VHS and other videotape formats disappearing fast now is the perfect time to preserve your videos and other important

memories. This new service will allow us to convert your VHS tapes measuring approximately 7x4x1to DVD for you.

For $5 per tape library staff will convert your memories to a more manageable format. Tapes may be dropped off during regular library hours. Unfortunately, our convertor does not accommodate VHS-C (compact videocassette) or mini DV tapes..

Memorial Gifts - We accept donations for purchasing memorial books. A bookplate will be added to the book stating your loved one’s name and occasion you want to memorialize. Call the library for more information.

for the link to sign up for this memorable event.

Newspaper Available!

We will now be receiving the Dixon Telegraph daily! We currently have the Ogle County Life, Sauk Valley, and Mt. Morris Times. If you want to keep up with the local news-stop on by!

Lego Club!

Lego night on Thursday, May 19, from 66:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build some fun with Lego bricks! All Children and parents are invited – ages 4 and up. Children under 8 need to bring a parent with them.

Adult Book Club The May book is Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. Copies are available at the library. This group will meet in-person at the library on Monday, May 23rd at 3:30 PM. Display Case Showings We are always looking for collectors or artists who are willing to share their treasures in our display cases. If you are interested, please call, 815-734-4927.

Rock River Center The Rock River Center has a representative in our library the second Thursday of every month. Services provided by Rock River

Center are designed to enable older and disabled persons to remain independent, thereby avoiding costly long-term care. No appointment necessary but, if you want to make an appointment with the Rock River Center you may call 815-732-3252.

Additional Services Offered We make copies (25¢ per black and white page). We fax ($2 for the first page and 50¢ each additional page). We can scan a document and send it to email ($2 per document). You can use a computer without a library card for $1. Resume software is available on our computers.

chosen for that month. If you would like to join this book club, stop by and get the book to find out more information.

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. to discuss Moonlight in Odessa by Janet Skeslien Charles.

Books On Tap will meet Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Cork N Tap to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave We now have a Seed Library!

To add seeds that you have saved or purchased to the collection, bring them to the Circulation Desk and request a seed

envelope for each plant. Please fill out as much of the information on the envelope as you can, put in enough seeds to grow at least five plants, and return the envelope to the Circulation staff. You do not need to have a library card to donate seeds or ‘borrow’ seeds.

Our intention is to make wholesome food available to our community members.

Through this seed library, we hope to foster a culture of sharing and abundance.

In the spring, the Seed Lending Library will be up and running for community members to be able to take seeds and grow their own

plants.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body AND How to Build Your Own Butterfly Garden at Home – Thursday, May 5 – 12 p.m. watch party For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.

Registration required, 815-732-2724.

See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, Page 16

POLO LIBRARY Children’s Programs - Saturday, April 30, Polo High School Greenhouse from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in celebration of Earth Day & Arbor Day, join Ms. Melanie and FFA HS students for a discussion about how a greenhouse works and environmental enrichment.

Spring Reading Program “Bloom into Reading” started Saturday, April 9 and will end Saturday, May 14. This 5-week spring program will focus on nature related activities and book reading participation.

Registration is still open.

REGISTER for any of the programs by calling 815-946-2713, emailing melaniew@

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Michelle Zauner - Crying in H Mart, Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. - Musician and author Michelle Zauner discusses her music career and her beloved bestseller Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New York Times notable book of the year. Best known as a singer and guitarist who creates indie pop under the name Japanese Breakfast, Grammy Award-nominated Zauner has won acclaim from major music outlets around the world.

Visit our website, Facebook, or Instagram

OREGON LIBRARY Oregon Public Library Procedures Masks are recommended upon entering the Library. Holds can be placed online through the catalog, over the phone with Library staff, or through our mobile App PrairieCat Mobile. Call 815-732- 2724 for any questions.

Library Book Clubs The 2WBC Book Club meets Wednesday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

The Cocktails & Crimes Book Club will meet in May to discuss? - the location, date, and time of the club are revealed in the book

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David Shawn Pottinger to Donna Banta, 420 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $166,000.

Shawn P. and Stephanie D. Curtis to Scott E. and Heather L. Hatfield, 1126 Clifton Terrace, Rochelle, $268,000.

Gregory P. Welenc to William Heilman, 185 S. Briar Court, Oregon, $197,500.

Daniel and Valerie Haley to Robert and Brianna Rodriguez and Herbert E. and Pamela A. Kleinwachter, 333 N. 14th St., Oregon, $123,000.

Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District to David D. Chapman and Steven M. Cassidy, 735 N. Second St., Rochelle, $170,000.

Spencer L. and Karen A. Hayden to Edward J. and Sandra K. Hickey, 1222 Sunnymeade Dr., Rochelle, $107,500.

Askvig Boys Construction LLC to Moises

Lopez, 914 W. Ave B, Rochelle, $150,000.

Jill J. Bier to Juan Ocampo, 2772 S. state Route 2, Oregon, $115,000.

Wiggale LLC to Philip Wilson, 100 S. 10th St., Oregon, $226,000.

Robert S. Bier Jr. to Jill J. Bier, 4165 E. state Route 64, Oregon, $106,000.

Brian and Dina Stupec to Rosanna Cordero, also Rosa, 2225 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, $123,700.

Susan C. Mexico to Lance St. Clair, 1515 E. Montague Road, Byron, $295,000.

Ian C. and Carolyn D. Wheat to Christopher J. Gerosa, 302 N. Fourth St., Oregon, $148,000.

Trustees Deeds Kurt William Powelson Revocable Declaration Trust, Kurt W. Powelson, trustee, to John E. Powelson Private Trust, John E. Powelson, trustee, two parcels on Big Mound Road, Davis Junction, $0.

Tures Family Trust, James A. and Janice R. Tures, trustees, to Adam and Rebecca Hazzard, 412 W. Washington St., Oregon, $83,000.

Gensler Trust 76, Richard E. and Mary A. Gensler, trustees, to Janet E. Laplume Trust, Janet E. Laplume, trustee, two parcels in Flagg Township, $800,000.

Janet E. Laplume Trust, Janet E. Laplume, trustee, to Gensler Trust 76, Richard E. and Mary A. Gensler, trustees, one parcel in White Rock Township and one in Flagg

Township, $800,000.

JMJ Trust 6000, James A. Juriga, trustee, to Den Trust 1013, David E. Nelson, trustee, 6000 West Grove Road, Mt. Morris, $1,085,000.

E and K Olsen Family Trust, Edward C. and Karen S. Olsen, trustees, and Edward C. and Karen S. Olsen to David and Anna Louise Herndon, 602 E. Wayne St., Polo, $190,000.

Donna K. Dodd Trust 1, Karen Mellott, trustee, to Seldal Properties LLC, one parcel on Carrie Ave., Rochelle, $970,000.

Sean M. Adams Living Trust, Sean M. and Rebecca A. Adams, trustees, to Nicholas R. Balsitis, 1448 Southfield Lane, Byron, $171,800.

Executors Deed The late Kenneth A. Nelson by Executor to Stanley J. and Ashley J. Trueblood Stuart, 196 S. Fox Run Lane, Byron, $217,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

April 20 At 8:37 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of W. Washington and N. 4th Street involving a 2008 Dodge driven by Jacob A. Kenney, 37, of Oregon, and a 2015 Dodge driven by Tracy L. Altherr, 25, of Forreston. Kenney was issued a citation for failure to yield turning left. There were no injuries.

April 21 Robert D. VanDyke, 41, of Oregon, was arrested at 4:32 p.m. for driving while license suspended. VanDyke was also issued a citation for operating a vehicle with an

expired registration. VanDyke was transported to the Ogle County Jail. These violations occurred in the 1200 block of Pines Road.

Taylor L. Yordy, 19, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 6:54 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 600 block of S. 4th Street.

April 23 Melvin R. Wilton, 25, of Oregon, was arrested at 6:28 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Wilton was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Natalie L. Brendal, 32, of Flagstaff, Arizona,

was issued a citation at 8:51 p.m. for speeding, 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. This violation occurred in the 500 block of Gale Street.

April 24 Liam A. Dickson-Harriett, 18, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12 a.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. This violation occurred at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets.

Jennifer R. Cahill, 24, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:01 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 3rd Street.

Fourteen parking citations and 27 verbal warnings issued April 18-24.

injured; the vehicle sustained minor damage. Siepka later was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, driving while license suspended and an outstanding LaSalle County warrant.

Subsequent to arrest, Siepka additionally was charged with resisting a peace officer and two counts of felony criminal damage to government-supported property (Class 3 felony). Siepka also was cited for expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed and failure to report an accident. Siepka was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 22 Deputies responded to the intersection of

Illinois Route 38 and South Beck Road at approximately 2:56 a.m. for a reported two-vehicle crash. After investigation, Francisco O. Jeronimo, 23, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Jeronimo also was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, improper traffic lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and transporting an open container of alcohol.

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

April 18 Bethany A. Sulser, 22, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 6:22 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of Franklin Street.

April 19 Tyler A. Johnson, 26, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 2:48 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 300 block of S. 10th Street.

April M. Foster, 38, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 7:30 p.m. for use of a cell phone while driving. This violation occurred in the 500 block of W. Washington Street.

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

April 19 Kayla McManus, 23, of Esmond, was arrested for driving while license suspended after being stopped for speeding on Lindenwood Road. McManus was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

At approximately midnight, deputies responded to a driving complaint on Illinois Route 251 of a Ford F-150 all over the road.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at East Flagg Road and Route 251. After a brief investigation, James C. Simmons, 46, of Blanket, Texas, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Simmons also was cited for failure to signal while turning.

Simmons was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Tyler M. Smith, 33, of Byron, was arrested

for possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), possession of drug paraphernalia and improper container of cannabis/driver after a traffic stop near the intersection of West Second and North Lincoln streets in Byron at approximately 9:58 p.m. Smith also was cited for having inoperable taillights.

Smith was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

April 21 At approximately 4:03 p.m., deputies responded to the 4700 block of South Daysville Road. An investigation showed Patrick Siepka, 27, of Franklin Grove, was traveling northbound on South Daysville Road when he lost control of his vehicle and entered the east ditch. Siepka was not

April 24 Zachary M. Roush, 29, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the 8600 block of Illinois Route 38 at approximately 3:15 p.m.

Roush also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Roush was taken into custody without incident and released on a $2,500 I-Bond with a return court date.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 20, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00244.

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, o IN THE CIRCUIT October 24, 2022, COURT OF THE or within 3 months 15TH JUDICIAL from the date of CIRCUIT mailing or delivery OGLE COUNTY, of notice to crediILLINOIS tors, if mailing or In the Matter of: delivery is required MARIEL J. HOLM,

by Section 18-3 of Deceased.

No. 2022-PR-30 the Probate Act, whichever date is CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given later. Any claim not of the death of filed by the reqMARIEL J. HOLM uisite date stated of Oregon, Illinois. above is barred.

Letters of Office Copies of a claim were issued on filed with the Clerk April 11, 2022 to must be mailed or LORNA R. BACON and NANCY A. delivered to the POLVI, as Inde- representative and pendent Co-Ex- to the attorney ecutors whose at- within 10 days aftorneys are ter it has been WILLIAMS Mc- filed.

CARTHY LLP, 120 LORNA R. BACON W. State St., P.O. and NANCY A. Box 219, Rockford, POLVI 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 terminates 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, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before

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LEGAL NOTICES Independent Co-Executors April 22, 29, May 6, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: JOANNE M. BAUMANN, Deceased.

2022 PR 31 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JOANNE M. BAUMANN. Letters of Office were issued on April 18, 2022, to MICHAEL BAUMANN, as Inde-

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LEGAL NOTICES , a pendent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required

by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated

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LEGAL NOTICES above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle JudicialCounty Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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.

By: MICHAEL BAUMANN Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Larry L. Ballwahn; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH6 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/09/2021, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 20, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 IN LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK I OF PLATS, PAGE 7, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-24-25-108-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1003 Lakeview Drive Rochelle, IL 61068 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00244.

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April 29, May 6, 13, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: MARY ADELINE BECK, a/k/a MARY ADALINE BECK Deceased.

2022 PR 34 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARY ADELINE BECK a/k/a MARY ADALINE BECK. Letters of Office were issued on April 18, 2022, to BEVERLY K. MERDIAN, LINDA L. GROSSNICKLE and DONNA J. SOLTOW, as Independent CoExecutors, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed six (6) within months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery

LEGAL NOTICES

iling ry of Notice to creditors, if mailing ordelivery is required

by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle JudicialCounty Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both.

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.

By: BEVERLY K. MERDIAN, LINDA L. GROSSNICKLE and DONNA J. SOLTOW Independent Co-Executors Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com April 29, May 6, 13, 2022 Don't need it?

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LEGAL NOTICES The OregonNashua Township Monthly meeting dates for the 2022-2023 years are as follows: May 11th June 8th July 13th August 10th September 14th October 12th November 9th December 14th January 11th February 8th March 8th April 11th is the Regular Monthly and Annual Town Meeting All the meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30 p.m. except if a meeting falls on a holiday then the meeting will be held on the Tuesday prior to the original date, at the Oregon-Nashua Township Building, 107 North Etnyre Avenue.

April monthly meeting will be held the same day as the annual town meeting.

The 2023 Annual Oregon/Nashua Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

April 29, 2022 21-095251 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON,

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT BUFFALO TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $98,410; PPRT $35,982; INTEREST $ 365; REIMBURSEMENTS $9,336; RENT $1,675; LOAN REPAYMENT FROM RD $10,000; TOTAL REVENUES $155,768: SALARIES - HUNTER GRAY $32,572; PHILLIP FOSSLER $11,305; JUDITH NORRIS $6,798; TOM RENNER $ 5,000; RON BARTELT $550; RICH FAIVRE $550; BRAD FORD $550; TIM LEFEVRE $450; DOUG FARLEY $12,559; TOTAL SALARIES - $70,334: VENDORS - NICOR $6,477; 941$4,015; TOIRMA $4,098; WI $2,670; ALL OTHER VENDORS {UNDER $2,500}. $10,747; TOTAL VENDORS - $48,007: SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION SPECIAL GENERAL REVENUE BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $224,410 $109,860 REVENUES $126,500 $30,926 EXPENDITURES $86,671 $21,307 ENDING BALANCE $264,239 $119,479 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2022.

PHILLIP FOSSLER, SUPERVISOR 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 THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022.

JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK April 29, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES N, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsUnknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Richard T. Warren, Deceased; Cassandra Guist; Travis Warren; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

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LEGAL NOTICES DEFENDANTS NO. 21 CH 34 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Richard T. Warren, Deceased; Cassandra Guist; Travis Warren; Unknown Owners

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LEGAL NOTICES and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.

Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been comin the menced Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT BUFFALO TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $164,054; PPRT $35,463; WOOSUNG TOWNSHIP $30,678; MFT REIMBURSEMENT $13,702; INTEREST $174; REIMBURSEMENTS $3,364; TOTAL REVENUES - $247,435: LABOR - DAVID ACKBERG $26,066; OTHERS - $2,361; WH $2,737; TOTAL LABOR - $31,164: VENDORS - R. E. WOLBER & SONS $26,750; GRAY EXCAVATING $10,585; EAGLE CREEK QUARRIES $ 6,587; TRISTATE ASPHALT $10,822; POLO COOP $ 7,744; BERGY'S AUTO $4,466; NICOR $2,607; TOIRIVIA $8,614; CASEYS $3,024; ROCKER EXCAVATING $5,050; JEFF FREY TRUCKING $2,60Q; KRIS DOLLMEYER $2,880; FIRST STATE BANK SHANNON $17,775; BUFFALO TOWNSHIP TOWN FUND $10,000; REIMBURSEMENTS TO TOWN FUND $5,736; ALL OTHER DISBURSEMENTS [UNDER $2,500] $27,200: TOTAL VENDORS - $152,440: SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION SPECIAL GENERAL REVENUE BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $93,226 $211,107 REVENUES $70,263 $140,907 EXPENDITURES $53,232 $136,096 ENDING FUND BALANCE $110,257 $215,918 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2022.

PHILLIP FOSSLER, TREASURER 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 THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022.

JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK April 29, 2022

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022 REVENUES - PROPERTY TAXES $74,135; INCOME $35,633; INTEREST $113; REIMBURSEMENTS $6,231; INSURANCE DIVIDEND $322; TOTAL REVENUES - $116,434: SALARIES AND LABOR - JIM COLLINS $19,052; ROBERT GILBERT II $21,694; DANIEL ROGERS $13,157; (AREN GILBERT $350; STEVE KNUTSON $350; CHARLES SCHMIDT $350; REED CEMETERY MAINTENANCE $1,700; 941 DEPOSIT $15,272; UNEMPLOYMENT $1,601; WITHOLDING $3,818; TOTAL SALARIES AND LABOR $77,344; VENDORS - TOIRMA $2,131; BIRKEYS $4,995; FRITZ ASPHALT SERVICE $6,500; [ALL OTHERS UNDER $2,500] $6,476; TOTAL VENDORS - $20,102: SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION GENERAL SPECIAL REVENUE BEGINNING BALANCE $125,143 $82,126 REVENUES $110,791 $5,643 EXPENDITURES $94,115 $6,231 ENDING BALANCE $141,819 $81,538 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2022.

PHILLIP FOSSLER, BUFFALO TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR 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 FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022.

JUDITH NORRIS, CLERK April 29, 2022

LEGAL NOTICES certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 4 IN MIDWAY ADDITION IN THE OF VILLAGE MOUNT MORRIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK B OF PLATS, PAGE 30 IN THE RECORDER'S

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OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 108 North Wesley Avenue, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Permanent Index No.: 08-27-282-011

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and which said Mortgage was made by Richard T. Warren Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper, its successors and assigns as and Mortgagee, recorded in the

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTRY WELL & PUMP, INC., Plaintiff, v.

JAMES C. ROBERTSON, JR., SUZANA ROBERTSON, ROCK VALLEY CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case Number 2022 FC 13 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN you, JAMES C. ROBERTSON, JR., SUZANA ROBERTSON, ROCK VALLEY CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above-entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Ogle County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants requesting the foreclosure of a certain Subcontractor's Claim for Mechanics Lien against the premises described as follows: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST, 834.73 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 88 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 316.18 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 287.06; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 322.29 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST, 287.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS THEREOF TAKEN, USED OR DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY PURPOSES; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 14354 Gurler Rd., Rochelle, Illinois 61012.

PIN Number: 24-36-352-006 and 24-36-352-008 Said Claim for Mechanics Lien is held by, COUNTRY WELL & PUMP, INC., against JAMES C. ROBERTSON, JR. and SUZANA ROBERTSON and any person claiming an interest in the real estate, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as document number 202201638, and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. The names of the title holder of record are JAMES C. ROBERTSON, JR. and SUZANA ROBERTSON. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, 105 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061, on or before May 31, 2022 default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment entered in accordance with the request for relief in said Complaint.

Dated: April 21, 2022 KIMBERLY A. STAHL, CLERK OF COURT Law Firm of Robert C. Becker, Jr. Attorneys for Plaintiff 213 West Main Street Genoa, Illinois 60135 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. April 29, May 6, 13, 2022

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office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, Document No. 201900564.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, e-file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is MAY 23, 2022.

Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

E-filing is now for mandatory 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, or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.

Clerk LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 IL Bannockburn, 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@ logs.com Mail To: Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Richard T. Warren, Deceased 108 North Wesley Avenue Mount Morris, IL 61054 Cassandra Guist 2124 Royal Oaks Drive Janesville, WI 53548 Travis Warren 108 North Wesley Avenue Mount Morris, IL 61054 Unknown Owners and Non-Record

LEGAL NOTICES Claimants; Unknown Occupants 108 North Wesley Avenue Mount Morris, IL 61054 IS AN THIS ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY AND INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR

BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8190-922328 April 22, 29, 2022 May 6, 2022 922328 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BUDGET AND APPROPRIATON ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given that the TENTATIVEBUDGETAPPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING May 1, 2022, and ending April 30, 2023 is now on file and will be conveniently available for PUBLIC INSPECTION at the office of the trustees, Oregon Fire Protection District, 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL 61061 during office hours from and after the date of publication hereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING on said BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE will be held at 6:00 o'clock pm on June 9, 2022, at 106 South First Street, Oregon, IL

LEGAL NOTICES , egon, I 61061, in said Fire Protection District, and that the final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of the Oregon Fire Protection District, at a meeting thereof to be held at 6:15 o'clock pm on June 9, 2022, at said location.

DATED THIS 20th DAY OF April, 2022 OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Rich Rhoads, Secretary

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