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Parade features bikes, trikes and even two kids dressed as firecrackers / 9
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Annie and Amos Bolen, 4 and 6, of German Valley check out one of the Mount Morris fire trucks during the fire department’s breakfast July 4. Story on page 6.
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German Valley Days offers plenty of family fun
Festival is July 19-21
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GERMAN VALLEY – The 51st annual German Valley Days Festival will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 19.
Evening activities include a Build Your Taco fundraiser, Baseball and Softball All Star games and the showing of the movie “Sandlot.”
Activities begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 20, with a pancake breakfast and FHN health screenings at the German Valley Fire Station, 600 Church St.
Also planned for July 20 are a 5K & Kids Fun Run, car show at 326 S. Bunker
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Ice cream social offered by quilt guild July 15
FORRESTON – Country Crossroads Quilt Guild members will offer an Ice Cream Social at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15.
“It will be a great opportunity to get to know one another even better. For this special evening, we extend an open invitation to individuals interested in all things quilting and who may be interested in joining a fun organization,” said Ruth Whitney, guild member. “Please consider joining us at 7 p.m. at no charge.”
Members of the DeKalb County Quilt Guild will be at the July 15 meeting from 6 to 7
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Hill Road, antique tractor show, basketball shooting contest, bags tournament, parade, prize bingo, stage performance by Just 4 Fun band, pork chop dinner at the fire station, free hearing and retinal screenings by the Lions of Illinois Foundation at the fire station, the presentation of the MVP award, a stage show by magician Steve Belliveau and fireworks.
Children’s attractions include a pig scramble, coloring contest, Kiddie Tractor Pull, petting zoo, Big Bubble Times with Jason Kollum, hacky sack with Adam Linder, Little Miss and Mister Pageant, panning for gold, inflatables and a bounce house.
Food trucks, craft sales, Summer Rec Ice Cream booth, inflatables and the
bounce house will be available Friday evening and all day Saturday.
The German Valley Historical Museum will open at 10 a.m. Saturday and will reopen after the parade.
The historical society will sponsor trolley tours, visiting historical points of interest at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Passengers will board at the museum, 805 Church St. There is a $5 fee.
Sunday events are a community worship service at 9:30 a.m. in Ben Miller Park and a Whiffle ball tournament with signup at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, go to www.germanvalleydays.com, www.facebook.com/ germanvalleydays or call 815 362-3671.
p.m. to show their raffle quilt for their quilt show scheduled for Oct. 24-25 in Sycamore. Raffle tickets will be available to buy. The ice cream social will be followed by a business meeting and show-and-tell. Guild meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road, Forreston. There is ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting. Membership dues are $20. For more information, call Program Committee chairs Shelly Holverson at 815-297-2381 or Karen Bolen at 815-2339836 or Guild President Chyree Rohde-Lin-
coln at 815-275-2759.
Soloists to perform July 17 with Kable Concert Band
The Kable Concert Band will present two soloists July 17 – Olivia Shelley on euphonium and Bailee Fyock will have a vocal solo. Guest conductor will be Travis Cunningham, director of music at Forreston High School. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Reckmeyer Band Shell on the historic Mount Morris campus.
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10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25. Join us for another adventure as we watch a movie filled with colorful balloons. As a boy, Carl Fredricksen wanted to explore South America and find the forbidden Paradise Falls. About 64 years later, he gets to begin his journey along with Boy Scout Russell by lifting his house with thousands of balloons. A to Z Reading Challenge It’s Christmas in July. Search for a Christ-
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” with our summer reading program that continues every Wednesday through July 17. Toddlers and preschoolers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Those in kindergarten and older will meet at 10:30 a.m. We’re excited to share stories, crafts and games. Community Room Looking for a place to hold your event?
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ABOVE: Natalie Siebel’s ATV was topped with a white powdered wig in an attempt to portray Thomas Jefferson in Grand Detour’s sixth annual Golf Cart Parade on July 5.
RIGHT: Jim Ross, this year’s parade marshal for Grand Detour’s sixth annual Golf Cart Parade, chats with one of the decorated entries before “go time” July 5.
A bad hair day for ‘Founding Father’ at Grand Detour’s golf cart parade
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
GRAND DETOUR – Natalie Siebel tried to honor Thomas Jefferson at Grand Detour’s sixth annual Golf Cart Parade on July 5, but Siebel had to do a quick pivot to George Washington when wind got involved.
“We were going for Jefferson, but the powdered wig kinda got ripped off when we drove over here,” said Siebel, a Dixon resident who has family living in Grand Detour. “So we decided it looked more like Washington after a battle.”
The ATV was decked out with a little cannon on its hood and patriotic bunting on the back.
“We even had coattails, but they fell off too, but at least we still have our cannon and a copy of the Constitution,” Siebel said smiling.
Siebel’s entry was one of 70 in the record-breaking event held in the village of about 350 residents.
Started by longtime residents Jim and Connie Ross, this year’s event honored Jim as its official parade marshal.
Dressed in his usual patriotic attire, Jim perused the entries before the official start of the parade at 8 p.m.
“I’m just happy to have such a good turnout,” he said. “It’s a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July.”
“It was a record,” Connie said Monday.
The parade assembled in the parking lot of the John Deere Historic Site where golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, motorcy-
cles, go-carts and other miscellaneous vehicles stood ready, all decked out in their best colors for a jaunt around the village.
Many residents not partaking in the event with a vehicle opted to watch the parade from their homes or moved chairs or blankets to the side of the streets in an attempt to catch candy from the entries.
“It is interesting to see all the ideas people come up with,” Jim said.
Mark and Linda Downey, still the reigning “Cart Couple” (unofficially), followed their 2023 entry of “Grand Detour Fire Quacker” complete with a big yellow duck plopped firmly on the roof with this year’s “Red, White and Moo.”
“Mark has relatives who were dairy farmers,” Linda said. “We were looking for something that would go with red, white – and moo was it.”
The Downey’s 1987 Yamaha golf cart was decorated with plenty of color-themed Fourth of July options.
“Here we are in our old golf cart with all these fancy ATVs,” Linda said, laughing. “Our little golf cart just keeps on going.”
Linda handed out little cow bells and candy Cow Takes to everyone along the parade route.
Jim Steffa, a resident on Oak Street, was one of those recipients. He parked his lawn chair along the street and had some vehicles drive up to hand him candy.
“I just love this,” Steffa said.
Red, White and Moo was the theme of Mark and Linda Downey’s entry in Grand Detour’s sixth annual Golf Cart Parade on July 5.
ABOVE:
LEFT: Moriah Grobe, 3, and Quinn Bonnell, 5, wait for the start of the parade.
Fourth of July was time for family fun
It was a great Fourth of July but it really started the weekend before. Steve, my son, came out to take me to church and then on to the Beck reunion in Coleta. This was Kenneth’s father’s side of the family.
John Beck married Rosanna Haberer and they had six children of which Barbara was the second one. Barbara married Charles Obendorf and they had seven children of which Arthur was the fifth child. Art was Kenneth’s father and the rest is history.
There were three 90-year-olds at the picnic and I was not the oldest at 92. A 93-year-old gal was there and I also enjoyed visiting with June who is 91. She is the spryest gal with no cane or walker.
Steve and I enjoyed visiting with a young lady who is going to Purdue University and is in the veterinarian program. She was spending two
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weeks with the vet from Milledgeville. She is from Evansville, Indiana, where my brother lived for several years.
On Monday after Steve golfed with Bruce, we tackled the flower bed in the corner of my yard. It again was a jungle. Steve snipped out all the tall things we do not want to grow, hoping the things we do want to grow will do a little better. We had just been through that flower bed in the spring but it once more looked like we had never touched it. What is the secret of the weeds?
On the Fourth of July I headed to
Mount Morris for the festivities there. At the bandshell downtown I sat with some of Ed Obendorf’s family from German Valley. I had not seen them for several years. They had stopped at the museum several years ago and donated some things to the museum. It was good to visit with them again. All of Bruce and Robin’s family were not home for the Fourth of July since they all had been at the wedding of Clare and Colin just a short time before.
At the parade it was fun to watch the kids as they scrambled for candy. It has been years since Kenneth and I marched in those parades for Jerry Mitchell. We threw out a bunch of Tootsie Rolls and I cannot go to a parade without thinking of Tootsie Rolls.
After the parade we had dessert and Robin had made her famous
cheesecake. I think I got a bigger piece since Adam was not there. This he loves dearly and it was made just in case he arrived.
By nighttime I settled in my chair and watched the story of George M. Cohan. Then the fireworks started in the block west of me. I was amazed at how many and how high they went. Our family never went in for shooting off their own fireworks. We leave that for the professionals.
Now I will concentrate on the Underground Railroad program coming up for the Polo Historical Society. There always is something to plan for on the horizon.
I hope you had a happy Fourth of July.
• Betty Obendorf is a retired teacher and volunteer for the Polo Historical Society.
Railroad altered the fate of the town of Lightsville
By OTTO DICK
Lightsville is located about one mile north of Leaf River. One of the first settlers in this area was John Light, who was born July 17, 1812, in Pennsylvania.
In 1836, Light traveled to this area near Otter Creek, which was what he was looking for. This area near Otter Creek had fresh water from the spring that fed Otter Creek, a quarry from which building materials could be obtained, wild animals for food and woods for fuel and building material. Light worked as a carpenter splitting rails for the new settlers.
In 1845, Light plotted a portion of his property into streets forming Lightsville. He and his wife, Catherine, built a new house at the east end of Lightsville in 1848.
In 1841, Light had bought land from the government for $1.25 an acre at the Dixon Land Office. Three years later, he owned several hundred acres in this area.
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ROCHELLE – Construction is underway on Illinois 251 near Rochelle with the work zone running from the eastbound Interstate 88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) ramps to Steward Road.
Around 1843, Light erected the first schoolhouse at his own expense and opened a general store in Lightsville.
Merchandise for his store was brought from Chicago when he delivered wheat there by teams of horses.
In the early 1850s the U.S. Post Office called Wales was established in Mr. Light’s store.
The first church in Leaf River Township was built in 1859 in Lightsville. Before this time, religious services conducted by circuit riding preachers were held in homes or in the open under the trees.
In 1864, the business district included a hotel, post office, broom maker, wagon maker, harness maker and a doctor.
Lightsville will go down in history as one of Ogle County’s earliest villages. However, it died at an early age. When the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad arrived one mile south of Lightsville, the businesses and people started moving to the new transportation center at Leaf River. This is why Leaf River is sometimes called the transported town.
• Otto Dick is a retired teacher and has researched Ogle County history for several years.
Work will include milling and resurfacing the road.
“There will be temporary lane closures in each direction during this project, which is expected to be completed by the end of July,” according to a news release from the Illinois Department of
Transportation. “Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered.”
Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the
work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. View area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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Photo by Otto Dick
Lightsville is located about one mile north of Leaf River. This is the sign for its cemetery.
Nash pool to close at end of July for improvements
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – Swimmers who like to take a dip in the Oregon Park District’s Nash Recreation Center pool soon will have a new way to drop into the cool blue water.
The pool will be closed July 29 through Sept. 9 for improvements that will include replacing the diving board for the 25-meter, 6-lane pool constructed almost 40 years ago.
District officials began investigating the diving board’s replacement several years ago after discovering that the diving well does not meet the 11-feet, 2-inch minimum standard set by World Aquatics.
“The diving board was original when the pool was constructed,” said Erin Folk, the park district’s executive director. “It had been grandfathered in, but the restrictions have changed and we could not find a diving board manufacturer that could meet the new restrictions. Our hands were essentially tied.”
The current diving board meets Illinois Department of Public Health standards, but diving board manufacturers are unable to sell the district a new board as they are held to standards set by World Aquatics. As a result, the district chose to pursue an aqua climbing wall that will be three panels high and allow one participant
to climb at a time, Folk said.
The new Aqua Climb is a translucent 9-foot climbing wall that will extend over the east side of the deep end of the pool and allow for two more lap swim lanes during multi-use swim times.
“Kids or anyone can climb out of
the water on the handles that curve over the water where they can then drop back in,” Folk said. “The diving board does get a ton of use, but the climbing wall was the only option we had. We placed a high priority on replacing it and the wall does meet all the IDPH standards.”
Replacement of the diving board is part of a $548,137 contract for pool improvements approved by the Oregon Park District Board of Commissioners on May 14.
Sjostrom & Sons of Rockford will complete the construction improvements including installation of a prepurchased dehumidification unit, renovation of the locker room because of the new unit and replacement of epoxy flooring.
Structural concrete repairs, the diving board replacement and roofing and structural supports for the new unit also are included in the work.
“The improvements included in the upcoming construction project represent a significant investment in infrastructure that enhances the value and lifespan of the pool as a community asset,” Folk said. “Our facility staff has worked alongside the project engineers to carefully plan for these improvements and ensure we meet all regulatory compliance standards. We are looking forward to the improvements being completed and providing a fun and functional aquatic space for all users.”
Each of the improvement items is included on the district’s five-year rolling capital improvement plan.
Facility users will be notified of the closure and provided with membership options during closure.
Man sentenced to probation for slapping, pushing woman off toilet
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
OREGON – A Mount Morris man was sentenced June 28 to 18 months of probation and four days in jail for slapping a woman and pushing her off a toilet during a Nov. 23, 2023, altercation in a home they shared.
Cory Love, 47, was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery after a three-hour bench trial in April. He was found not guilty of felony aggravated domestic battery.
After hearing testimony from three witnesses and Love, Ogle County Judge John “Ben” Roe ruled that prosecutors had not proved Love intended to strangle the woman after an argument and fight that led into the home’s bathroom. He did find Love guilty of the misdemeanor offenses.
At the sentencing hearing, Roe ordered Love to abstain from drugs or alcohol, cooperate with drug/alcohol screenings and enter a domestic violence intervention program. Roe ordered Love not to have any contact with the victim. Love also was ordered
to spend 13 days in the Ogle County jail but received credit for time served, which reduced his jail time to four days.
Before the sentence was rendered, Love told Roe that he “obviously didn’t want to go to jail” but thought putting him in jail may help keep him “in line.”
“I want some type of anger management,” Love said. “I lost my cool. I should not have done what I did, but if I go to jail, I will probably lose my job.”
In asking for 24 months of probation, Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Voss characterized Love’s comments to the court as self-serving.
“The court should not cater to him,” Voss said. “He has committed a crime. Domestic violence is about power and control. Anger management won’t address that.”
Love’s attorney, Ogle County Public Defender Michael O’Brien, asked the court to consider that there was some provocation when the incident occurred. He also said no evidence was presented at the trial to indicate power or control.
“This was a volatile relationship
that blew over,” O’Brien said. “If he is sentenced to jail, it is reasonable he could lose his job.”
During the trial, the woman testified that she and Love were arguing when the incident escalated into him slapping her, breaking household items and then pushing her off a toilet. The woman did not report the incident to police, but she said when she began experiencing pain in her chest a few days later, she went to the Rochelle hospital to be examined.
At the sentencing, she said Nov. 23, 2023, wasn’t the first time that Love had become physical and also cited his addiction issue as a primary cause. Under cross-examination by O’Brien, she noted that she, too, would sometimes become physical after Love started altercations.
Love testified at the trial that he and the woman had an “on-and-off again” relationship and were arguing back and forth. He admitted to breaking household items to get her attention and said he slapped her on the chin during the argument.
In his ruling, Roe said he reviewed
the evidence in the case and determined it was plausible that Love didn’t intend to strangle the woman while wrestling by the toilet. But he characterized trying to put someone’s head in a toilet as a “despicable act.”
“I want to see you back here in 30 days,” Roe told Love at the sentencing. “Hopefully, I will hear from you on how you are progressing. I’d like to have a handle on what’s going on.”
Roe said he believed that Love’s addiction to alcohol and drugs was a major issue for his criminal history, which includes a burglary charge in 1993 and more recent driving while under the influence of alcohol charges. He said Love had successfully completed DUI court, then relapsed, but noted Love had remained “clean” while waiting for the current case to resolve.
“For the past seven months you’ve been testing clean and I commend you for that,” Roe said. “But addiction remains an issue. If not for the addiction, you would not be sitting here today in court.”
Roe set a probation review hearing for 9 a.m. Aug. 28.
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The pool at the Nash Recreation Center will be closed from July 29 through Sept. 9 for improvements that will include replacement of the diving board with an Aqua Climb.
Fly in, drive in, walk in. Breakfasts on July 4 in Mt. Morris had it covered
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
MT. MORRIS – Some came by air, others by cars and some even walked in. Either way, no one left hungry after two pancake breakfasts July 4.
“It’s only 9:30 a.m. and we’ve already served 700,” Mt. Morris Fire Chief Rob Hough said as he helped grill sausage patties in the fire station’s kitchen.
A long line wrapped around the station as the breakfast faithful didn’t mind waiting for the annual meal, which is a fundraiser for the department. The tally had reached 1,100 by closing time, topping last year’s total by 100.
Just east of town, another long line of people waited for breakfast at the Ogle County Airport. In addition to the breakfast, visitors could check out the many airplanes that flew in for the event.
TOP LEFT: Firefighters are busy flipping pancakes at the Mt. Morris Fire Department’s breakfast July 4. TOP RIGHT: Jean Suneson (front) and Marilyn Berg of Oregon carry their plates to a table at the Mt. Morris Fire Department’s breakfast. ABOVE: Spectators wave to a plane as it takes off at the fly-in, drive-in breakfast July 4 at the Ogle County Airport. LEFT: Pilots flew into the Ogle County Airport on a variety of aircraft, including this ultralight, for the annual fly-in, drive-in breakfast July 4. MIDDLE LEFT: This table was reserved for Mounders of the Class of 1951 and their friends at the Mt. Morris Fire Department’s breakfast. Mounder was the name of the mascot for the former Mt. Morris High School.
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Wean remembered during Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
MT. MORRIS – War is not something to be celebrated. The warriors who fight to protect freedom, though? That’s another story.
The Fourth of July marks the day that Americans’ freedom was born, Stan Ballard said during the Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program on July 4.
“This is the day we take freedom and dress it in its Sunday best, showing it to the world as if it were our newborn child,” said Ballard, a U.S. Army veteran and commander of American Legion Post No. 143. “Over the years, we have had to protect this freedom as we would protect our own child. This is a day we remember the tremendous cost of protecting and preserving this freedom.”
War is “horrific and unthinkable,” yet America has sent young people into battle to defend the country’s freedom at different points throughout the years, Ballard said.
“We must never forget the high cost and sacrifices paid by our warriors to protect this freedom, this way of life,” he said. “We remember their deeds, sacrifices and lives because without remembrance, sacrifice is meaningless.”
The Fourth of July event, which drew a crowd that filled the benches in front of the bandshell on the old college campus in downtown Mount Morris, focused on honoring Doug Wean.
Wean, a U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star, died June 20 at age 76.
U.S. Marine veteran Doug Wean of Mount Morris gets ready to place one of the wreaths on the Memorial Fountain on the Campus Square on May 29 in Mt. Morris during the Memorial Day program. Wean, who died June 20, was remembered during the Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program on July 4.
The Silver Star is the third-highest medal awarded for combat in the U.S., Ballard said. The highest is the Medal of Honor, followed by the Distinguished Service Cross, he said.
“Both of those are usually awarded posthumously,” Ballard said. “The third is the Silver Star and a lot of those are presented posthumously.”
Wean received the Silver Star on March 16, 1969, when he was 20 years old, for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action.”
On Sept. 19, 1968, in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, Wean’s platoon “came under a heavy volume of North Vietnamese artillery and small arms
fire,” according to the Silver Star Medal citation issued to Wean. Several Marines were wounded when gunfire hit the powder storage area, igniting an intense fire.
“Responding instantly to a call for medical assistance, Petty Officer Wean unhesitatingly left his position of cover and rushed across the fireswept terrain to the side of a wounded comrade,” Ballard read. “Ignoring the fragmentations of exploding ordinance and the enemy small arms fire aimed at and impacting near him, he shielded the wounded Marine with his own body while calmly administering medical care to the casualty.”
Once that Marine was evacuated, Wean moved to another wounded Marine and treated their wounds, Ballard read. Wean’s actions were instrumental in saving the two Marines’ lives, he read.
“My friend is deeply missed,” Ballard said when he concluded reading the citation. “Today, we will ring this Freedom Bell as an expression and act of our freedom of speech. Who will help ring this bell with me today, so together we can honor and remember the sacrifices of one good man?”
The first ringing of the Illinois Freedom Bell took place July 4, 1963, and has continued ever since.
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Attendees at Mount Morris’ 2024 Let Freedom Ring Patriotic Program ring the Illinois Freedom Bell 13 times at exactly 1 p.m. July 4.
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Stan Ballard
New artistic works on display at Coliseum museum in Oregon
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OREGON – July brings a new lineup of artists to the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana in downtown Oregon.
CMAAA Executive Director Michael Glenn offered the following information on the artists.
Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon is the Feature Artist for July. Winterfield’s love of nature, the North Woods and wildlife is evident in her paintings. A talented fourth grade classmate inspired her to begin painting and take
a children’s workshop at Burpee Art Museum in Rockford. She continued on to study fine arts at Northern Illinois University. Since retiring as a graphics specialist, she has become an avid plein air painter and participates in classes and local workshops. Her oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings have won several local awards and many of her paintings have found homes in collections in Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, Florida and on the East coast.
Janet Cederlund of Union has her work on display in the Lowden Gallery through Aug. 31. She is a lifelong arti-
san dabbler, picking up watercolor 10 years ago. In 2017, with retirement looming, she began formal instruction with her mentor, artist Robert Krajecki. Today, her work can be found in many regional competitions and charitable sales as she continues to develop her personal style and expertise. Her painting signature is a simple JHaugen, a tribute to her maiden name and the beloved crayons that began her artistic journey. For Cederlund, watercolor is no longer a hobby but a passion to carry her through the remaining decades.
The work of these two artists, as well as the many other artists on dis-
play throughout the Coliseum Museum, will be highlighted at an artist reception Friday, July 19, with music by Al and Jeannie Brown.
“Based in Wyanet, Al and Jeannie have been making music together for over 30 years. Covering nearly every musical style through the years, their piano and upright bass duo favors jazz standards,” Glenn said.
The CMAAA’s mission is to present art, antiques, Americana and history through permanent and rotating exhibits, workshops, music, theater and more. For more information, visit www.cmaaa.org.
Free music continues Friday nights at bandshell in Mount Morris
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MOUNT MORRIS – Howard & the White Boys will return to the Jamboree Music Series at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the bandshell.
“Howard & the White Boys began jamming together just for fun, but their fast-growing popularity soon convinced them they could make a career of it. After only a few months, they got their
first big break by opening for B.B. King. Their reputation grew in Chicago and they began performing with the biggest names in blues: Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Albert King, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry,” said Larry Ubben, organizer for the Jamboree.
The band is comprised of Howard McCullum on bass and vocals, Rocco Calipari and Pete Galanis on guitar and Jim Christopulos on drums.
Concessions will be provided by the Leaf River Lions, serving Italian beef sandwiches, chips and drinks.
Just 4 Fun ice cream and Bill’s Famous Lemonade will start serving at 6 p.m.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 5 to 8 p.m.
Chicago Tribute Anthology is on the
bill from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 19.
“CTA brings to life the ‘Golden Age’ of Chicago by meticulously recreating many of the great songs from the band’s first 11 albums,” Ubben said.
Concessions will be provided by the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge, which will be serving chicken strips, french fries, cheese fries, onion rings, cheese curds, pop and water, and the Oregon Lions Club, which will be serving pork chop sandwiches, brats, pop and water.
Kiddie Parade brings sea of decorations to Let Freedom Ring
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
MOUNT MORRIS – Aurora Mills of Byron cruised into the Let Freedom Ring’s Kiddie Parade on her bedazzled battery-powered ATV complete with an Eras tour nod to one of her besties – Taylor Swift.
The 6-year-old was one of 51 entries in this year’s Kiddie Parade that included bikes, trikes, wagons and even two kids dressed as firecrackers.
It was all about Taylor for Aurora.
“See the jewels on the front kind of look like eyes,” she said dressed in Taylor Swift-themed attire and having an Eras tour sign on the back of “her ride.”
Aurora’s entry was a hit with judges who awarded her effort with a trophy in the “float” division.
Taking a more traditional path with their entry, Harlan and Ellis Fry, 7 and 3, of Mount Morris walked in the parade as little firecrackers, complete with bright blue hats.
Winners of the Kiddie Parade in each category were Bikes, Elizabeth Newcomer; Tricycles, Warren Druien; Costumes, Harlan and Ellis Frye; and Floats, Aurora Mills; Adleigh, Rowan and Reed Wehmhoefer.
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ABOVE: Aurora Anderson, 2, of Mahomet rides her trike in the Kiddie Parade on July 5 at the Let Freedom Ring festival in Mount Morris. LEFT: Aurora Mills, 6, of Byron decorated her ATV in a Taylor Swift theme for the Kiddie Parade. She was awarded a trophy in the Float division.
Harlan and Ellis Fry, 7 and 3, of Mount Morris dress as firecrackers for the Kiddie Parade on July 5 at the Let Freedom Ring festival in Mount Morris. They won a trophy in the Costumes division.
Parading around at Let Freedom Ring
ABOVE: Senior firefighter Gerry Hough drives Mount Morris’ antique fire truck at the start of the Let Freedom Ring parade July 4. Hough has been with the fire department for 50 years. ABOVE LEFT: Leona Nelson, matriarch of the Nelson family of Mount Morris, waves to the crowd during the parade. Shown in the back seat is Dave Nelson, one of Leona’s sons.. LEFT: Hollie Guist of Oregon was one of the “pilots” of the Tebala jets.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Members of the Ogle County 4H Drill Team ride their horses in the Let Freedom Ring parade.
Let Freedom Ring fireworks a real blast for spectators
By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com
MOUNT MORRIS – They came with lawn chairs, strollers and even a baby crib to watch the fireworks show at the Let Freedom Ring celebration July 4.
The popular event, held on the southwest corner of the village, drew its usual large crowd that set up “fireworks watching camps” on the former athletic fields of Mount Morris High School.
Some watched from Mounder Park across from the school. Others watched from their yards or their vehicles as they parked along surrounding roads.
Owen Russell, 7, of Florida was waiting with his family on the old football field when nearby spectators asked him if he wanted a sparkler to join in the fun. Owen quickly agreed and the sparkler show was on.
The Russell family was visiting family in Mount Morris and the fireworks were one of their items on their “have to do” list.
Nearby, Evelyn Whalen, 2, of Oregon sported three necklaces of glowin-the-dark rings as she waited for the fireworks to begin.
Evelyn Whalen, 2, of Oregon wears several glowing rings as she waits for the fireworks to start July 4 at Let Freedom Ring in Mount Morris.
Other activities before the fireworks included a pickup football game on the old baseball infield, volleyball digs and spikes on the football field and the patriotic band concert by the Kable Band.
A firework explodes
July 4 at Let Freedom Ring in Mount Morris.
The popular event drew its usual large crowd that set up “fireworks watching camps” on the former athletic fields of Mount Morris High School.
Photos by Earleen Hinton
Owen Russell, 7, of Florida plays with a sparkler as he waits for the fireworks to begin at Let Freedom Ring on July 4 in Mount Morris.
Little Miss, Mister Firecrackers crowned at Let Freedom Ring
Abi Fletcher, Immanuel Arellano named queen, king
By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
MOUNT MORRIS – Mount Morris’ Let Freedom Ring celebration crowned the 2024 Little Miss and Mister Firecracker on July 3.
Esther Skoumal, 5, was selected Little Miss Firecracker.
Kamdyn Larson, 4, was named Little Mister Firecracker.
As part of the interview process, the two children were asked their favorite color. Esther’s was orange. Kamdyn’s was green.
“I got sisters here,” Esther shared when asked if she had any siblings. Esther said her sister’s name is Lucy.
Kamdyn said he enjoys martial arts and during the talent portion showed off his punching and kicking skills with the help of Matt Duffy.
Kamdyn and Duffy both attend classes at Magicians MMA Academy in Leaf River.
For her talent, Esther performed a ribbon dance to the song “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Other contestants were Anay Chapa, 5, and Lucette Callaway, 5.
Let Freedom Ring queen and king
Abi Fletcher and Immanuel Arellano were named the 2024 Let Freedom Ring queen and king.
Fletcher graduated from Oregon High School this year and will attend St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, in the fall to study anthropology.
Arellano will enter his senior year at Oregon High School in the fall.
During the interview process, Fletcher said that if she were given $1 million she would split it into thirds, giving one-third to her parents, using one-third for college tuition and donating the final third to charity.
Arellano was asked what he looks for in a friend.
“Mostly just reliability and honesty,” he replied.
For the talent portion, Fletcher sang “God Bless America” a cappella. Arellano read the poem “Lend A Hand,” which is based off an 1866 song by Fred Wilson called “Lend A Hand to One Another.”
Fletcher and Arellano were the only entrants.
Photos by Alexa Zoellner
Let Freedom Ring queen Abi Fletcher, Let Freedom Ring king Immanuel Arellano, Little Miss Firecracker Esther Skoumal, 5, and Little Mister Firecracker Kamdyn Larson, 4, pose for a photo July 3.
ABOVE: Kamdyn Larson, 4, shows off his martial arts skills during the 2024 Let Freedom Ring Little Miss & Mister Firecracker contest July 3.
RIGHT: Esther Skoumal, 5, performs a ribbon dance during the contest.
More to life than golf for one golfer at John Deere Classic
Away from the sports beat for a while, it was time to get back in the fray with a trip to the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic golf tournament.
It is the only PGA sanctioned event in Illinois and well worth the drive to Silvis, technically not one of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and East Moline). The John Deere does not get the big name golfers, but for a regular Joe like me, I can’t tell the difference.
To qualify for any PGA tournament is a cutthroat process and multitudes of aspiring golfers never quite make it to the big stage. Just ask some of the talented kids from Ogle County who have tried their hand at it.
There still is an elite field assembled at the TPC Deere Run every year. I remember covering the opening of the course 24 years ago as a reporter for Sauk Valley Media.
At the time, it was a big deal and as an aficionado of golf, I felt honored to be present. After all, this was the same tournament I had attended off and on for the past 50 years.
Thus, there has been some semblance of a love affair for me with professional golf at the Quad Cities, both as a spectator and reporter.
The combination of not having covered it for a few years and a bit of summer ennui prompted me to request a press credential, which was readily approved. Besides, who wouldn’t want to spend a day traipsing on 385 acres of
OBITUARIES
ANNE L. VOCK
Born: September 2, 1933 in Dixon, IL
Died: July 5, 2024 in Oregon, IL
Anne L. (Rock) Vock, age 90, of Polo passed away Friday, July 5 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.
Anne was born in Dixon, IL on September 2, 1933, to Thomas and Mary (Gleason) Rock. She was a 1951 graduate of Catholic Community High School in Sterling, IL. On February 9, 1952 in Harmon, IL, she was united in marriage to Carl J. Vock. Anne and her husband raised their family and farmed in the rural Polo area until they moved to Polo in 2002. In her earlier years, Anne worked at International Harvester in Rock Falls, IL and later at the Dixon State Highway Department. She was an active parishioner of St. Mary Church, Polo, and the
Andy Colbert GUEST VIEW
beautiful terrain along the scenic Rock River? Golf courses can be very therapeutic for the soul, provided one isn’t actually playing.
With all of that settled came the question of how to cover it.
As I drove to Silvis on Interstate 88 from Rochelle, rather than golf, my mind was more on why this stretch of roadway never became highly traveled. Because of influence from Chicago, state officials unwisely decided I-88 needed to be built well before I-39, which is far busier.
Built in the 1970s, the first trip I probably took on I-88 (I-5 back then) was to the Quad Cities golf tournament. Although traffic has increased almost everywhere else, not so much on this lonely stretch.
Enough about transportation, but then again it does affect golf. Just ask the world’s leading golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was arrested a few weeks ago for disregarding traffic restrictions in backed-up conditions at the PGA Championship in Louisville. He did get out of jail in time to make his tee time, though.
No such problems here in Silvis as I parked off-site and took a shuttle to the
course and began to look for an angle for coverage.
With 156 golfers coming from all over the world, there truly are 156 different stories, with most of these guys scraping by to stay on the PGA Tour. Unless you are an elite, it is a pressure-packed situation keeping one’s PGA card.
One such golfer is Hayden Springer of Texas. He had just gotten his card from qualifying school last fall and had missed the cut in six straight tournaments. But he made PGA history by scoring a 59 in Thursday’s round at the John Deere, becoming only the 15th golfer to break 60.
Coincidentally, I encountered his mother, Jennifer, two days later as we were both walking the 12th hole. She told me how she cried tears of joy after Hayden shot the 59 watching from her home in Fort Worth.
She hadn’t intended to make the long trip to Illinois, but after the 59, how could she not. Being the parent of a former high school golfer, I related to her, not in the sense of jaw-dropping scores, but of the joy that comes from seeing a child compete in sports.
Jennifer also told me another story, much more tragic and one I haven’t experienced. And that was the heartbreaking loss of Hayden’s 3-year-old daughter to a genetic disease.
It came a month before Hayden got his PGA card, definitely a case of extreme lows and highs. But as
RUBY A. COLLMAN
Born: June 16, 1927
Altar and Rosary Society. During retirement, she ran the Polo Food Pantry. In 2013, she was named Polo Citizen of the Year with her late husband.
Survivors include daughter Joy de Leon and sons Mike (Vicki), Dick (Judy), Dave (Janice), Ed (Zully), Jim (Laura) and Matt (Becky) Vock; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her parents, son Nicholas, brother John Rock, and sisters Rita Bontz, Eileen Oester, and Irene Shaw.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. Mary Church in Polo with Reverend Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial is at St. Mary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon, St. in Polo with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.
To send condolences please visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com.
grandma told me, she was grateful to get to know her granddaughter Sage for three years.
“It was a faith in God that sustained me and believing that heaven is real and I will see her again,” Jennifer said.
A day after the 59, Hayden “struggled” to an even-par 71 and fell off the lead, eventually finishing a respectable seventh on Sunday and taking home a check for $252,000, his biggest payday yet.
“There are bigger things in life than golf,” Hayden told me a day earlier. “I don’t want golf to be the sole thing that defines me.”
With so much at stake for professional golfers such as Hayden Springer, his story indeed tells us there is a greater purpose than what we do for a living. I only visited with him for a short time, but sensed true humility.
“Hayden is so easy to work with, I could do it forever,” said Michael Burns, his caddie and someone who has toted clubs for a wide variety of golfers. For Burns and Springer, it was on to Nicholasville, Kentucky, this week, the next stop on the PGA Tour. My brief window with them is over, but I look forward to following their journey the rest of the season.
• 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 31 years.
Died: July 6, 2024
Ruby A. Collman, age 97, of German Valley, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Freeport, IL.
She was born in Forreston, IL on June 16, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Susan (Lieson) Timmer. She attended Forreston High School and upon graduation she obtained a teaching certificate at Normal College, which is now Illinois State University. She taught at Prairie Dell County School in rural Baileyville, IL until 1949.
Ruby married her beloved husband, Arnold Collman. on June 12, 1949, in Forreston at the United Methodist Church. Together, they farmed, first in Freeport and then in German Valley. For many years, she candled eggs for Rademaker and Beckers Eggs in German Valley. Ruby then went on to Phill’s Fresh Eggs in Forreston. She also cherished the 30 years she spent teaching Sunday School for the church. Ruby would love to spend her time in the vegetable garden and canning.
Ruby is survived by her son, Duane Collman
of German Valley, IL; daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Alderks of Chana, IL; grandsons, David (Jamie) Alderks of Mahomet, IL and Alan (Heather) Alderks of Monroe Center, IL; great-grandchildren, Carter and Brooke Alderks of Mahomet, IL, and Ayden and Jaxon Alderks of Monroe Center, IL; sisterin-law, Jerry Timmer; and several nieces and nephew.
She is predeceased by her parents; husband of 66 years, Arnie; sisters, Veda Mae in infancy, Carol (William) LaVelle, Donna (Morris) Cherry; brothers, Lawerence (Jean) Timmer, Roger Timmer; brother-in-law, Willis (Norma) Collman; sister-in-law, Norma Collman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, IL, with a visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Nora Johnson and Rev. Richard Bawinkle will co-officiate the service. Burial is at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley, IL.A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, IL. A memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity:
July 1
Jasmine Benson, 26, of Freeport, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating a vehicle with a canceled, revoked or suspended registration. Benson had no bond. Benson appeared in court and was released with a future court date of 9 a.m. Aug. 12.
Juwuane Parchman, 27, of Rockford, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Parchman had no bond. Parchman appeared in court and was released with a future court date of 9 a.m. Aug. 23.
Christopher Rasmussen, 47, of Dixon, was arrested for a Lee County contempt of court warrant and an Ogle County failure to appear warrant after deputies responded to the 7800 block of south Illinois Route 2 about 10:31 p.m. Rasmussen was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.
July 3
Xavier Zepeda, 27, of Rochelle, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the area of Illinois Route 251 and East Bethel Road at 6:14 p.m. Zepeda also was cited for suspended
OREGON POLICE
June 18
At 6:15 a.m., police responded to the 800 block of Franklin Street for the report of a hit-and-run involving a parked 2016 Toyota belonging to Bryce M. Heeter, 25, of Oregon, that was struck by an unknown vehicle at some point during the previous evening. Anyone with information regarding the incident should call Oregon police at 815-7322162.
June 19
Anne M. Busser, 37, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 4:42 p.m. for improper lane use. The violation occurred in the 300 block of West Washington Street.
Diego J. Peavy, 21, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 7:34 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.
Alex R. Davis, 33, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 7:54 p.m. for reckless driving. The violation occurred in the 700 block of East Washington Street.
June 20
Kristopher M. Mockovak, 23, of Rockford, was arrested at 2:25 a.m. for
registration. Zepeda was taken to the Ogle County jail, processed and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
Emily Snyder, 23, of Ashton, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop in the area of Illinois Route 38 and South Chana Road at 9:32 p.m. Snyder also was cited for suspended registration. Snyder was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.
Mary Burriell, 35, of Rochelle, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after deputies and Lynn-ScottRock Fire Protection District responded to a three-vehicle crash in the 13500 block of east Illinois Route 72 at 9:48 p.m. An investigation showed that Burriell was driving a Ford F-150 with three juvenile passengers and struck the rear of a Hyundai Ioniq driven by Ronald Kayser, 75, of Winnebago, and carrying three juvenile passengers and one adult passenger. Kayser’s vehicle then struck the rear of a Tesla driven by Timothy Aulner, 48, of Rockford, and carrying one juvenile passenger. All occupants were assessed by EMS and refused treatment.
July 4
Nicholas L. Laborde, 20, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for no valid driver’s license
after a traffic stop in the 7000 block of North Kishwaukee Road at 11:48 a.m. Laborde also was cited for no muffler and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Laborde was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.
July 5
Erik Page, 47, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. At 12:56 p.m., deputies were advised of a domestic battery in the 6000 block of West Lowell Park Road that had taken place earlier that morning. Deputies later made contact with Page, the male involved in the domestic disturbance. Page was taken to the Ogle County jail and held pending a court appearance.
Steven Bolt, 33, of DeKalb, was arrested for a DeKalb County failure to appear warrant after a traffic stop in the 300 block of east Illinois Route 38 in Rochelle about 6:11 p.m. Bolt was taken to the Ogle County jail and released to DeKalb County deputies.
July 6
Matthew Young, 32, of Freeport, was arrested for battery after deputies responded to the 9000 block of North Kennedy Hill about 6:33 a.m. Young was taken to the Ogle County jail and
released on a notice to appear. Byron police assisted deputies.
Daniel Chavez Gerde, 19, of Rochelle, was cited for driving while license suspended and illegal window tint after a traffic stop in the 2000 block of south Illinois Route 251 about 2:25 p.m. Chavez Gerde was released on a notice to appear.
Anthony Cody, 21, of Rochelle, was arrested for domestic battery after deputies responded to the 8400 block of South Main Street just outside Rochelle about 3:33 p.m. Cody was taken to the Ogle County jail and held pending a court appearance.
July 8
Beth A. Gorsuch, 64, of Monroe Center, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 17800 block of east Illinois Route 72, Monroe Center, about 12:28 a.m. Gorsuch was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Ogle County jail. Gorsuch was booked, released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.
Charges are accusations and all people are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.
disorderly conduct – misuse of 911. Mockovak was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. Shortly after being released, Mockovak dialed 911 again with no need for assistance. Upon instruction from the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office, Oregon police were instructed to take Mockovak into custody and detain him until his court appearance. Mockovak was found and taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the area of Fifth and Washington streets.
Samuel J. Woodyatt, 51, of Oregon, was arrested at 1:40 p.m. for driving while license revoked. Woodyatt was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violation occurred in the 100 block of Webster Street.
Susan E. Carlson, 40, of Dixon, was issued a citation at 5:30 p.m. for speeding 46 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.
June 21
Staci L. Todd, 45, of Oregon, was arrest-
ed at 9:11 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Todd also was issued a citation for driving while registration suspended. Todd was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was processed and released. The violations occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street.
At 11:46 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of South Fifth Street involving a 2005 Ford driven by Andy N. Khouangsavanh, 44, of Byron, and a parked 2022 Toyota belonging to Annette L. Smith, 53, of Oregon. No citations were issued.
June 23
Charmaine R. Annoreno, 53, of Wood Dale, was arrested at 5:13 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Annoreno also was issued citations for improper lane use and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Annoreno was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was processed and released. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Ninth Street.
June 24
At 7 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Madison Street for an unwanted
subject, resulting in the arrest of Brittany A. Highbarger, 33, of Oregon, for criminal trespass to real property. Highbarger was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was processed and released with a notice to appear.
Dayvon K. Long, 21, of East Troy, Wisconsin, was arrested at 3 p.m. for possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a weapon by a felon. Long also was issued citations for speeding and operating a motor vehicle with no valid license. Long was transported to the Ogle County jail where he was left in the custody of the corrections officers. The violations occurred in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.
June 25
Richard L. Gallagher, 40, of Oregon, was issued citations at 12:52 a.m. for operation of a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Third Street.
June 26
At 7:07 a.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Madison
See OREGON POLICE, page 15
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Recycle your old electronics on July 26 in Oregon
OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a residential electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 26, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon. The event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance of the event. To obtain a free permit, call 815-732-4020 or email
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Street resulting in the arrest of Brittany A. Highbarger, 33, of Oregon, for criminal trespass to real property. Highbarger was transported to the Ogle County jail where she was processed and released with a notice to appear.
At 7:59 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 300 block
solidwaste@oglecountyil.gov and provide your name, address, phone number and email address by 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25.
Accepted items include all TVs and computer monitors, computers, computer hardware and cables, laptops, tablets, cellphones, printers, FAX machines, scanners, shredders (no tubs), copiers, video gaming equipment, DVD/VCRs, cable/satellite boxes, stereo equipment,
of West Washington Street involving a 2015 Subaru driven by Margaret Archer and a 2021 Jeep driven by Cayce A. Bridges-Groves. No citations were issued.
Diane B. Smith, 60, of Oregon, was arrested at 10:02 a.m. for driving while license revoked. Smith also was issued citations for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Smith was transported to the Ogle County jail
PROPERTY TRANSFERS FOR OGLE COUNTY
Filed June 29 to July 5
Warranty deeds
Breanna N. Carlock to First Choice Rentals LLC, 711 S. Third St., Oregon, $112,000.
William C. Cross to Jennifer A. Diehl and Christopher G. Diehl, 608 W. Mason St., Polo, $90,000.
Contry Homes Group LLC to Aaron Michael Geesey and Hanna Lee Geesey, 716 Oxford Dr., Byron, $270,410.
Albert William Butler IV and Kerstin C. Butler to Patrick Wiley and Katie Thompson, 1038 Parkview Dr., Rochelle, $250,000.
Beth L. Ippen and Beth L. Sawyer to Nicole Neale, 201 S. First St., Holcomb, $186,000.
Michael Jon Martens to Michael J. Greenfield, Todd M. Greenfield and Timothy J. Greenfield, 9465 N. Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, and one parcel on Mt. Vernon Road, Forreston, $240,000.
Nachusa II LLLP to Randall S. Renne and Peggy M. Renne, one parcel in Grand Detour Township, $153,500.
David S. Dixon and Marjorie S. Dixon to Russell Myers and Natalie Baquerizo, 7600 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, $689,000.
Cagefree LLC to Cathleen A. Schmidt, 206 S. Fifth Ave., Forreston, $124,000.
Trevor D. Owen and Alison L. Owen to Barry Daugherty, 1108 Burlington Way, Davis Junction, $320,000.
Dennis Scott Lampson and Stephanie
radios, digital clocks, cameras, calculators, phone systems, holiday light strands, extension cords, rechargeable batteries, printer ink cartridges, CD/ DVDs and CFL bulbs. Microwave ovens are accepted for $5 per unit. Cash or check will be accepted.
There is a limit of seven large or bulky items per permit and one permit per county household per month. Business or institutional electronic materials are not
where she was processed and released with a notice to appear. The violations occurred in the 1400 block of Koontz Place.
June 28
Terelle D. Puckett, 35, of Cortland, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Puckett was transported to the Ogle County jail.
June 29
Matthew B. Lesher, 45, of Byron, was
accepted at these events. Business or institutional electronics are accepted by the OCSWMD via a separate program. Call the number above for more information and pricing for business electronic recycling and to make an appointment for dropping off the materials to be recycled. For more information, visit www. oglecountyil.gov or on Facebook at Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. – Shaw Local News Network
issued a citation at 1:35 p.m. for speeding 46 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.
Andrea M. Jacobs, 42, of Byron, was issued a citation at 3:11 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. The violation occurred in the 600 block of North Fourth Street.
Fifteen verbal warnings were issued June 17-30.
K. Lampson to Scott Chambers and Michelle Christiansen, 362 Lily Circle, Davis Junction, $310,000.
Joshua and Heather Lamping to Kelli Kappes and Jeremy C. Kappes, 212 First Ave., Forreston, $85,800.
Mary J. Kloog to Anthony M. Criscione, 112 N. Jones Terrace, Oregon, $118,000.
Mark A. Rodriguez and Rebecca A. Rodriguez to Brian Kulka, 11599 W. Illinois Route 26, Polo, $255,000.
Quit claim deeds
Errett Warehousing LLC Series One to Errett Warehousing LLC Series Hines, one parcel in Dement Township, $0.
Gary W. Koeller to Gary W. Koeller and Jane E. Koeller, 405 S. Fourth Ave., Forreston, $0.
David J. Brown and Amber N. Lerette to David J. Brown and Samantha Brown, 220 S. 12th St., Rochelle, $0.
Ronald L. Rakosnik and Leanne Rakosnik to Ronald J. Rakosnik, trustee, Leanne Rakosnik, trustee, and Ronald J. and Leanne Rakosnik Trust, one parcel in Pine Rock Township, $0.
Ronald J. Rakosnik, Leanne Rakosnik and Donald J.Rakosnik to Ronald J. Rakosnik, trustee, Leanne Rakosnik, trustee, Ronald J. and Leanne Rakosnik Trust and Donald J. Rakosnik, two parcels in Pine Rock Township, $0.
Trustee deeds
Frances Marie Donahue, trustee, John Hyland Donahue, trustee, and Frances Marie Donahue Living Truste to Grace
Brian Raab, trustee, and Robert L. Pope Private Trust Agreement Trust RLP-98 to Brian and Pamela Raab, one parcel on Illinois Route 64 in Polo and 302 W. Meadow St., Polo, $0.
Brian Raab, trustee, Susan L. Pope Family Trust and Susan L. Pope Private Trust Agreement Trust DLP-98 to Brian and Pamela Raab, one parcel at Illinois Routes 64 and 26 in Polo, $0.
Brian Raab, trustee, Robert L. Pope Private Trust Agreement Trust RLP-98, Susan L. Pope Family Trust and Susan L. Pope Private Trust Agreement Trust DLP-98 to Brian and Pamela Raab, two parcels in Lincoln Township and two parcels on Springdale Road in Forreston, $0.
Carrie L. Tinsman, trustee, and DDB Trust 5-02 to Carrie L. Tinsman, 403 N. Sixth St., Oregon, $0.
Donald R. Huftalin, Donald R. Huftalin, trustee, and Donald R. Huftalin Dec Trust 01 to Berton C. Huftalin, trustee, and Berton C. Huftalin Trust 2024, six parcels in Lynnville Township and 18170 Gillis Road, Rochelle, $0.
Saundra J. Huftalin, Saundra J. Huftalin, trustee, and Saundra J. Huftalin Dec Trust 02 to Berton C. Huftalin, trustee, and Berton Huftalin Trust 2024, six parcels in Lynnville Township and 18170 Gillis Road, Rochelle, $0. Executors
Emmitt Martin, deceased by executor,
to John M. Becker, one parcel on North McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, $30,000.
Emmitt Martin, deceased by executor, to Cary R. Bennett and Jeanette Bennett, 413 E. Lincoln St., Mt. Morris, $120,000. Deeds in trust
Kevin M. Duka and Sandra L. Duka to Kevin M. Duka, trustee, Sandra L. Duka, trustee, and Duka Family Trust, 109 West Fork, Dixon, $0.
Pamela J. Raab and Brian K. Raab to Brian K. Raab, trustee, Pamela J. Raab, trustee, and Pamela J. Raab Trust, two parcels in Lincoln Township, two parcels on Springdale Road in Forreston, one parcel at Illinois Routes 64 and 26 in Polo, one parcel on Route 64 in Polo and 302 W. Meadow St., Polo, $0.
Robert A. Harrison and Cindy R. Harrison to Robert A. Harrison, trustee, Cindy R. Harrison, trustee, and Harrison Trust 2024, 5875 N. Blackwood Road, Davis Junction, $0.
Warranty deeds in trust
Brian P. Curry to Brian P. Curry, trustee, and Brian P. Curry Dec Trust, 9742 N. Baileyville Road, Forreston, $0.
Transfer on death
Donnis Maxine Brown to Donna G. Kalm, Doris A Meador and Deanna L. Hill, 1342 Northlake Court, Rochelle, $0.
Laura L. Bradford to Nicholas R. Bradford and Lindsey E. Bradford-Moore, 1309 Northlake Court, Rochelle, $0.
Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON , ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Pla intiff,
vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LE GATEES OF REX CORSON, DECE ASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AMIR MOHABBAT, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF REX CORSON, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendants,
22 FC 55 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on Fri day, August 9, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
P.I .N. 24-25-329-020.
Commonly known as 357 PHYLLIS AVE, ROCHELLE, IL 61068.
The improvement on the prope rty consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The prope rty will NOT be open for inspection.
For informati on call Mr Chad Lewis at Pla intiff's Attorney, Roberts on, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partne rs, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 22 -032762 SHERIFF XOME I3247202
July 5, 12, 19, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Pla intiff(s), vs. STEVEN BLOMBERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant(s)
Case No. 24 FC 9 NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the She riff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on August 9, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OG LE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following desc ribed premises and real estate in the said Judgment mention ed, situate d in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 913 N. 15TH ST., ROC HELLE, IL 61068 P.I .N. 24-23-276-007
Con tact th e Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further infor mation
The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10% ) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale Th e subject property is subject to real estat e 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 confir mation by the Court. The prop erty is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and impr ovements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) . If this prope rty is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at th e foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
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Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808
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Aaron N evel - ARDC #6322724
Andrew Chu - ARDC #6 285924
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July 5, 12, 19, 2024 944051
STATE OF ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FI FTEENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE
In re the E state of:
FREDERIC K
BARR IWEN, Deceased
2023 PR 22 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of FREDERICK BARR IWEN of Grand Detour Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 2, 2023, to ANTHONY BACA., as Independent Administrator, 11067 Culdesac Way, Boise, ID 83714. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or wit hin three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 197 5, as amended, whichever date is earlier 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 County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Or egon, IL 61061 - or with the esta te legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative within 10 days after i t has been filed.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Or egon, IL 61061 - or with the esta te legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative within 10 days after i t has been filed.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OG LE, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of the Estate of MARY JE AN RUCKER, Deceased No. 2024-PR-35 CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of MARY JEAN RUCKER of Polo, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 14, 2024 to KEVIN HACHMEISTER, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.
The estate will be administered without cour t supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of th e Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
ecutor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without cour t supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of th e Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested pers on terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, # 300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin 10 days after i t has been filed.
KEVIN
HACHMEISTER Independent Executor
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF OG LE, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of
MARY JE AN RUCKER, Deceased
No. 2024-PR-35
NOTICE TO HEIRS
Notice is given to WILLIAM E NICODEMUS and TIMOTHY R. NICODEMUS who are an heir in the above proceeding to proba te a will and whose name or address i s not stated in the petition to admit the wi ll to probate, that an Order was entered by the court on June 14, 2024, admitting the will to probate
Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account wi th an e- filing service provider Visit https://efi le.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 wi th your local circuit clerk's office.
You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court wi thin 6 months after the admission of the Will to probate
Attorney Adam M. Fleming
Williams McCarthy Attorneys for Independent Executor
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY G. COFFMAN, Deceased
2024 PR 37 NOTICE OF CLAIM
Notice is given of the death of Dorothy G Coffman, who died on October 19, 2023. Letters of Office were issued on June 28, 2024 to James Coffman as Independent Executor, whose address is 7270 S Glen Rd, Polo, IL 61064 and wh ose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114 E Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois 61021.
in the office of
Clerk, or with the representative, or both with in six months from the date of the first publica tion, no later than January 12, 2025 and any claim not fi led within that period is barred.
Copies of a claim filed wit h the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin ten days after i t has been filed.
Kelly L. Flessner
Kelly L. Flessner Attorney for Executor
Prepared by:
the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
815 Moonshine & 815 Wi ne loca ted at 8956 N Mulford Rd Rockford, IL 61109
Dated June 17, 2024.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
PUBLI C HEARING NOTICE
Sydney Bartelt, 115 S. Franklin Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 or 815-9463514 no later than July 15, 2024. Every effort w ill be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.
For additional informat ion concerning the proposed project, please contact Sydney Bartelt, 815-9463514 or write to 115 S. Franklin Avenue, Polo, IL 61064.
Sydney Bartelt, CMC
City Clerk
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
Claims against the estate may be filed in th e office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S 5th Street, # 300, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the representative, or both, on or before December 30, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mail ing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, wh ichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered
E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To efile, you must first create an account wi th an e- filing service provider Visit https://efi le.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 wi th your local circuit clerk's office.
You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court wi thin 6 months after the admission of the Will to probate
Attorney Adam M. Fleming
Williams McCarthy Attorneys for Independent Executor
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGL E COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY G. COFFMAN, Deceased 2024 PR 37 NOTICE OF CLAIM
Notice is given of the death of Dorothy G Coffman, who died on October 19, 2023. Letters of Office were issued on June 28, 2024 to James Coffman as Independent Executor, whose address is 7270 S Glen Rd, Polo, IL 61064 and wh ose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114 E Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois 61021.
The estate will be administered without cour t supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both ith i six
The estate will be administered without cour t supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Ogle County Court Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both with in six months from the date of the first publica tion, no later than January 12, 2025 and any claim not fi led within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed wit h the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney wi thin ten days after i t has been filed.
Kelly L. Flessner
Kelly L. Flessner
Attorney for Executor
Kelly L. Flessner Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114 E. E verett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 flessner@egbclaw. com
July 12, 19, 26, 2024
As sumed Name Publication Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that on June 17, 2024, a certificate was filed in the Ogle County Clerk's Office setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:
815 Moonshine & 815 Wi ne loca ted at 8956 N Mulford Rd Rockford, IL 61109
Dated June 17, 2024.
Laura J. Cook
Laura J. Cook Ogle County Clerk
June 28, July 5, 12, 2024
The Ci ty of Polo wi ll hold a public hearing on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views regar ding the City of Polo applying for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program The mee ting is held in person, persons with disabilities or nonEnglish speaking persons who wish to attend the public heari ng and need assistance should contact Sydney Bartel t, 115 S. Franklin Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 or 815-9463514 no later than July 15, 2024. Every effort w ill be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. For additional informat ion concerning the proposed project, please contact Sydney Bartelt, 815-9463514 or write to 115 S. Franklin Avenue, Polo, IL 61064.
July 3, 2024
July 12, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Oregon wi ll be holding a Public Hearing Tuesda y July 23rd, 2024, at 5:30 PM regarding the Annual Appropriations/Budget for the fiscal year May 1st, 2024, to April 30th, 2025. A copy for publ ic inspection will be on file at City Hal l 115 N 3rd Street, Oregon, IL 61061. City Hall is open Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE - OREGON , ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Pla intiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LE GATEES OF REX CORSON, DECE ASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AMIR MOHABBAT, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF REX CORSON, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 22 FC 55 NOTICE OF SALE
Prepared by: Kelly L. Flessner Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114 E. E verett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 flessner@egbclaw. com
Sydney Bartelt, CMC City Clerk July 3, 2024
July 12, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of For eclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of Ogle County will on Fri day, August 9, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m in the Sheriff's office, 202 S 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF ROC HELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAS T QUARTE R (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
July 12, 19, 26, 2024
THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS ON PAGE 80A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATE D IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE C OUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS P.I .N. 24-25-329-020. Commonly known as 357 PHYLLIS AVE, ROCHELLE, IL 61068. The improvement on the prope rty consists of a single family residence If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The prope rty will NOT be open for inspection For informati on call Mr Chad Lewis at Pla intiff's Attorney, Roberts on, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partne rs, PLLC, 13010 Morris Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (708) 668-4410 ext. 52109. 22 -032762 SHERIFF XOME I3247202
July 5, 12, 19, 2024
OTICES
Bartelt, Franklin Polo, IL 815-946later than 15, 2024. ort w ill be make reaaccommofor these dditional inn concernproposed please Sydney 815-946write to Franklin Polo, IL
IC NOTICE of Oregon holding ic Hearing
July 23rd, 5:30 PM rding the AnApproprians/Budget for year May 2024, to April 2025. A copy ic inspecbe on file
Hal l 115 N t, Oregon, Hall is open - Thursday to 4:30 pm riday 8:00 am m.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OG LE COUNT Y, ILLINOIS
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2020-RPL1, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN H EIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELEN B. SCHELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE R HOLLANDSWORTH AS SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES O. SCHELL; JACKIE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACQUELINE HOLLANDSWORTH AKA JACKIE R. HOLLANDSWORTH; DEBBIE SCOLES AKA DEBORAH SCOLES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL SCHELL; ASHLEY M. SCHELL; MARY DWYE R; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CL AIMANTS; Defendant(s)
CASE NO. 2024FC23
Property Addre ss: 1162 S. Bradle y Lane Oregon, IL 61061
NOTICE FOR PUBLI CATION
The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice i s hereb y given you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CH ARLES O. SCHELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HELEN B SCHELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL SCHELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ; AS HLEY SCHELL; , defenda nts in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendan ts in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:
LOTS 8 AND 9 IN HELLE SECOND SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE NORTH E AST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 10, IN TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT #343437 IN BOOK H OF PLATS PAGE 85 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY.
P. I.N.: 16-10-227-002
Said prope rty is commonly known as 1162 S. Bradley Lane, Oregon, IL 61061 and which said mortgage(s) was/were made and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Numbe r 0513442, and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.
NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defenda nts, file your answ er to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Ogle County on or before JULY 29, 2024, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment ente red in accordance with the prayer of s aid complaint E-filing is now manda tory for document s in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ /gethelp.asp
This c ommunication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obt ained will be used for that purpose.
Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Telephone: (630) 453-6960 Facsimile: (630) 428-4620
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Pla intiff(s), vs. STEVEN BLOMBERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant(s)
Case No. 24 FC 9
NOTICE OF SHE RIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the She riff of Ogle County, Illinois, will on August 9, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OG LE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, 202 S 1ST STREET, OREGON, IL 61061, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following desc ribed premises and real estate in the said Judgment mention ed, situate d in the County of Ogle, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT SEVEN (7) AND THE NORTHERLY 5 FEET OF LOT EIGHT (8) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AS DESI GNATED UPON THE PLAT OF BLOCK 2 AND BLOCK 3 OF JOHN W. TILTON'S 10TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, BEING A SUBD IVISION OF PART OF LOT 8, AND ALL OF LOT 9 OF STOCKING'S SIXTH ADDITION AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINC IPAL MERIDIAN, THE PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN BOOK "H" OF PLATS ON PAGE 61 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS
Common Address: 913 N. 15TH ST., ROC HELLE, IL 61068
P.I .N. 24-23-276-007
Con tact th e Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further infor mation
The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10% ) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale Th e subject property is subject to 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 confir mation by the Court.
The prop erty is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and impr ovements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.
If this prope rty is a condomi nium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, othe r than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fee s required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4) . If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at th e foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #6185808
Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172
Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847
Aaron N evel - ARDC #6322724
Andrew Chu - ARDC #6 285924
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