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LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

School supplies drive begins its 20th year

Forreston organizers have started the 2023 S.S.E.T. (Supplying Students Educational Tools) 4 School campaign.

“This is the 20th year of the supply drive and the need is as great now as it was in 2003,” Jane Koeller said in a news release. “Because there is always a need, we once again are collecting school supplies for students in the Forrestville Valley School District.”

Collection bins are located at the Bertolet library in Leaf River, Koeller Forreston Hardware and the Forreston library in Forreston. Supplies will be collected through Aug. 4.

FORRESTON LIBRARY

Chess Club – 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3

Beginners, experts and everyone in between are invited to join us for some friendly chess matches. All ages are welcome. Call the library for more information.

School Supply Drive

We once again are a dropoff point for school supplies for the SSET 4 School program. Items requested include one-subject spiral notebooks, loose leaf notebook paper, washable markers, colored pencils, crayons, red, blue or black pens, glue

BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Get SSET 4 School: through Aug. 3 SSET 4 School (Supplying Students

Educational Tools 4 School) is a local group that collects and distributes school supplies for free and reduced lunch students in the FVV school district. Bring new school supplies to Bertolet Memorial Library now through Aug. 3. Markers, glue, calculators, lunch bags, backpacks and more are needed to help these students start the school year off on the right track. Distribution will be Aug. 8 in Forreston.

Pack the Pantry: through Aug. 12 – Food is an immediate and tangible way to help someone. Every donation of food helps. We are collecting donations of unexpired, nonperishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets for New Life Community Center in Forreston. Toiletries are welcome as well. Bring a food donation when you stop in for a program and help support our local community.

Youth Programs

Lego Club: 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 Lego enthusiasts are invited to create a work of art from an assortment of provided bricks. We’ve had ships, sports fields and more set out for display from our Lego patrons’ creativity.

New and gently used backpacks will be accepted at the 2023 S.S.E.T. (Supplying Students Educational Tools) 4 School campaign.

“All supplies are welcome, but the greatest need is for the following items: spiral

notebooks, two-pocket folders, loose leaf notebook paper, glue, colored pencils, crayons and markers. New and gently used backpacks also will be accepted,” Koeller said.

Supplies will be distributed to any family in the Forrestville Valley School District that qualifies for the free/reduced lunch program. This includes in-person learning and/or homeschool students.    Supplies will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at 405 S. Fourth Ave. in Forreston or by calling 815-266-1095.

For information or to make a cash donation, call 815-266-1095 or search “SSET 4 School” on Facebook.

(bottles or sticks), folders, rulers, scissors and new or gently used backpacks. We will be accepting donations through Saturday, Aug. 5. Thanks for helping our local students start the school year with everything they need.

New Materials

New adult fiction titles include “The Sound of Sleighbells” by Janet Dailey, “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery and “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiggs. Community Room Looking for a place to hold your event?

The community room (with a small kitchenette) is available for meetings, parties, showers, family reunions and more. Call the library at 815-938-2624 for information.

Soft Plastic Recycling

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

Mississippi River Life: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. The Mississippi River museum returns with mussels, snakes and beavers. Each species has a role in the environment. Through the use of pelts and other handson items, participants will explore animals that call the Mississippi River home. All ages are welcome.

Adult Programs

Adult Summer Reading Program: The Adult Summer Reading Program runs through July 31. The more books you read, the better your chances at winning prizes at the end. Goody bags are handed out for signing up while supplies last. Stop by the circulation desk for more information and sign up today.

August Take and Make Craft: If you’re not looking forward to school starting back up, pick up a kit to make a wish bracelet and make a wish to see if summer sticks around. Kits are available at the circulation desk while supplies last beginning Aug. 2.

August Book of the Month: Pheby Delores Brown lives on a plantation awaiting the day she turns 18 and becomes a free woman. Fate throws her a cruel twist and she ends up living as a slave with the

jailor of “Devil’s Half Acre.” There she must face the atrocious deeds of the jailor and learn to survive the harshness. A novel about a little known side of slavery and how one woman sacrificed everything to survive. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your copy today.

Create-a-Card: 9 a.m. Aug. 19. Getting ready to send your new adult off to college? Prep some cards to help fill those care packages. All supplies included.

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

New Releases

Adult Books: “After Death” by Dean Koontz, “Must Love Flowers” by Debbie Macomber

Chapter Book: “Shannon in the Spotlight” by Kalena Miller

Picture Books: “Maggie and Pie and the Perfect Picnic” by Carolyn Cory Scoppettone, “Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur” by Helen Yoon

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Trail of red, green, yellow, orange: 40 tractors ‘cruise’ from Franklin Grove to Oregon and back

By EARLEEN HINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

FRANKLIN GROVE – A trail of red, green, yellow and orange streamed along rural roads Saturday as 40 tractors and their drivers took part in the Living History Antique Equipment Association of Franklin Grove’s tractor drive.

Farmalls, Minneapolis Molines, Cases, Olivers and John Deeres headed out from the organization’s showgrounds in Franklin Grove for a 16-mile trek north to the Oregon Dairy Queen, where they stopped for a treat and tractor chat before heading back to Franklin Grove.

“When we decided to organize this, we didn’t know if we’d get five or 15 tractors. So having 40 tractors is a pleasant surprise,” said Tom Brown, an LHAEA member.

Some participants parked their farm machines on property that Brown owns across from the DQ, while others opted for the DQ parking lot.

That’s where Remmer Schuetz, 88, of Ashton gave his 1958 Case 700 Hi Crop the once over.

“There were only six of these made in 1958 and then only 25 in 1959,” said Schuetz, who operates a tractor museum at his home on Watertown Road between Ashton and Oregon. “This tractor came from Wisconsin and we restored it. It was used for sugar cane. It did not look like this when we got it.”

The orange and “yellow sunset” Case is one of 70 in Schuetz’s collection.

“I probably have too many, but I like them,” he said, smiling. “I used to be president of the JI Case Collectors Association for years.”

Nadezda and Izabella Cater, 18 and 13, respectively, of Dixon drove their great-grandparents’ 1947 and 1942 Farmalls. Izabella’s smaller tractor – the 1942 B – couldn’t quite keep the pace with the bigger machines so she ended up being towed by another vintage Farmall driven by her dad.

“I just couldn’t keep up,” Izabella said as she waited in line with her dad and sister for a treat at DQ. “It was my great-grandmother’s tractor.”

The oldest tractor making the trip was Clause Ortgiesen’s 1936 Farmall. The Dixon native pulled the vintage tractor on a trailer with his Ford truck so his wife could ride along comfortably.

Brown said the event might be held again next year.

“We have talked about making it an annual event,” he said.

An upcoming event for the LHAEA

is its 43rd annual Equipment Show on Aug. 5-6, featuring Case tractors but with a standing invitation for all brands.

“At the show, you can view row after row of antique tractors and farm equipment, as well as witness threshing demonstrations, rock crushing, sawmill operations, potato digging, flour milling and many more activities from the past,” Brown said. “There are also a number of games and contests to keep your youngsters entertained.”

The show is open to the public.

LHAEA memberships are available for $10 a year, which includes club newsletters and an annual picnic. For information or to join the LHAEA, call Brad Estock at 815-757-1460.

Remmer Schuetz, 88, of Ashton drives his 1958 Case 700 H tractor down a hill on Hoosier Road during the Living History Antique Equipment Association’s tractor drive. Schuetz operates a tractor museum at his home on Watertown Road between Ashton and Oregon.

Izabella Cater, 15, of Dixon drives her grandparents’ 1947 Farmall B tractor during the Living History Antique Equipment Association’s tractor drive. The tractor couldn’t quite keep the pace with the bigger machines so she ended up being towed by another vintage Farmall driven by her dad.

Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Local Tractors travel north on Daysville Road during the Living History Antique Equipment Association’s tractor drive Saturday. About 40 tractors took part in the ride that started at the association’s showgrounds in Franklin Grove and traveled to Oregon and back.

When we decided to organize this, we didn’t know if we’d get five or 15 tractors. So having 40 tractors is a pleasant surprise.”

Tom Brown, LHAEA member

Vote on solar project near Whitney House postponed again

By ALEXA ZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

DIXON – A Lee County Board decision on whether to approve a six-megawatt solar farm near the historic Whitney House has been postponed another month.

“The county would like this topic to remain on the table because we’re waiting for a recommendation from the State Historic Preservation Office,” Vice Chairperson Tom Kitson said at the board meeting Thursday. Kitson ran the meeting because board Chairperson Bob Olson was absent. Board members originally were set to vote during their June meeting, but instead tabled the vote.

Amboy IL Solar 1 LLC, a part of Distributed Solar Development LLC, owned by BlackRock, is looking to develop a six-megawatt solar farm on about 30 acres of land behind and to one or both sides of the Whitney House.

Located at 1620 Whitney Road in Franklin Grove, the Whitney House has been part of the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. It was built in 1860 for Col. Nathan Whitney, a veteran of the War of 1812, who settled in the area in 1836 and founded the Franklin Grove Nursery and Orchards.

Whitney House owner George Breust began talking about the house, but was told by Kitson that he was not allowed to talk about the house because a hearing already took place on the proposed project.

“George, I’m sorry. It cannot be on that. It can only be on the solar,” Kitson said.

Local historian Mark Wagner was given a similar warning and told he only could talk about the land around the Whitney House and was not allowed to enter any new evidence.

“By direction of the state’s attorney, we can’t let you do that,” Kitson said. “The board is sitting. If you think about a jury, you would not go to the jury room after the trial had ceased for

the jury and talk to them. That’s where the board’s at.”

Wagner, who is part of Farming Heritage, a Franklin Grove organization that promotes local history and tourism, said only the historical property of the Whitney House is being considered, but the historical value of the property around the house also should be considered.

“Don’t get swayed by thinking only the house and the architecture matters,” he said. “It’s not just the house. It’s the orchards, the land around it that was arable then and it’s arable now and we’d like to keep it that way for our history.”

Lee County Zoning and Planning

Renewable Energy Coordinator Alice Henkel attended a consulting party planning meeting July 19 hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office. Also in attendance at the meeting were representatives for the developer, the developer’s legal counsel, representatives from the third-party consultant that performed the historical studies, four members of the State Historic Preservation Office and Kim Neilson, Breust’s daughter.

“During this meeting, the thirdparty consultant walked the State Historic Preservation Office through their method of coming to their findings,” Henkel said. “Ms. Neilson was given an opportunity to voice her concerns

regarding the project.”

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Anthony Rubano informed Nielson that their job isn’t to stop a project, but to identify adverse effects of a project and recommend mitigation of those adverse effects, Henkel said.

Henkel said the state still is conducting its review of the project and will be taking further statements from the third-party consultant and Neilson. The estimated time frame for that review is two to three weeks, she said.

Those findings will be shared with the Lee County Board, Kitson said.

“By next month, we should know something and be able to end this whole thing,” he said.

Man sentenced to almost 9 years in prison on drug-trafficking charges

ROCKFORD – A Roscoe man has been sentenced to almost nine years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities.

Xzavior Smith, 24, pleaded guilty earlier this year to knowingly and intentionally possessing the cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute and possessing a Glock 19 pis -

tol in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston in Rockford sentenced Smith to eight years and 10 months in federal prison, a news release said Monday.

“On June 14, 2021, Freeport Police Department officers attempted to execute a traffic stop on Smith’s vehicle,” according to the release. “Smith refused to pull over, then accelerated and ignored traffic signs while fleeing toward Durand. Shortly

thereafter, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop Smith on Route 75. Smith did not stop and again accelerated, reaching speeds of up to 113 mph. Eventually, Smith pulled into a private driveway and fled on foot, discarding bags containing cocaine and fentanyl and a loaded Glock pistol with an extended magazine loaded with 29 rounds of ammunition. Smith was located by pursuing members of law enforcement.”

The sentence was announced by Morris Pasqual, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert “Wes” Wheeler Jr., special agent-in-charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.

Valuable assistance was provided by the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, the Freeport Police Department, the Roscoe Police Department and the Beloit, Wisconsin, Police Department’s Crime Interdiction Team, according to the release.

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The Whitney House is the only structure in rural Lee County to be on the National Register of Historic Places.

StingRays to perform Friday at Mt. Morris Jamboree

MT. MORRIS – The StingRays will return to the bandshell in Mt. Morris for a free two-hour concert from 7 to 9 p.m. July 28.

“Everyone fortunate enough to have seen this exciting and engaging act will fondly remember the dynamic stage presence of this entertaining band,” said Larry Ubben, organizer of the Jamboree Free Concert Series. “The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and they play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. Their music, great rapport with audiences, their look and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites at festivals, concert series and parties throughout the Midwest.

“The StingRays love interacting with audiences through trivia, dance contests and joining people in the audience. The StingRays always get the crowd singing and dancing to songs from the ’50s through the ’70s.”

Concessions from 6 to 8 p.m. will be provided by the Mt. Morris Sr. Center, which will be serving burgers, brats and hot dogs, chips and drinks. Grandpa’s Ice Cream also will be on-site. The Let Freedom Ring Committee will be

serving root beer floats.

Ewe and Me Acres will have its farmers market stand on the campus from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., offering watermelon, muskmelon and sensation melon (a cross between honeydew and musk),

cucumbers, zucchini, fresh-baked pies and cookies and homemade dog treats.

“Please bring a blanket or chair or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks

south of Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free rock ’n’ roll concert,” Ubben said. “In the event of rain, the whole show moves to the old Mt. Morris High School, located at 105 W. Brayton Road at the same times.”

Ag in Classroom program accepts donation from CHS Rochelle

By TERESA SCHWARZ U of I Extension Office Support Specialist

OREGON – The University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle and Carroll counties accepted a $2,300 donation made to the Ag in the Classroom program from CHS Rochelle.

CHS is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the U.S.

Melinda Colbert, AITC program coordinator, was on hand to accept the check at the presentation.

The program provides free lessons, activities and resources to schools and teachers connecting agriculture to their school’s curriculum.

“CHS invests in programs that strengthen hometown communities and develop future generations of ag leaders,” said Samantha Zaccaria of CHS. “We are happy to support Ag in the Classroom to highlight an emphasis on creating strong partnerships and making investments that will enrich communities and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.”

Agriculture in the Classroom is a statewide educational program with lessons offered to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Its goal is to help students, teachers and the public gain greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society.

Ag in the Classroom is offered through the University of Illinois Extension Ogle County in partnership with Ogle County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Soil and Water and Carroll County Soil and Water.

Photo provided by Larry Ubben

The StingRays will perform Friday, July 28, in Mt. Morris.

Photo provided by University of Illinois Extension

Pictured (from left) are Matt Wolf, CHS; Mark Zaccaria, CHS; Melinda Colbert, U of I Extension AITC program coordinator; Samantha Zaccaria, CHS; and Tyler Angell, CHS.

Official opening of Hamilton Field was Sept. 8, 1946

Donna Humphreys recently gave a great program to the Polo Historical Society on Hamilton Field and the person who started it. Many people there that evening knew very little about Arch Hamilton and what he did for our community.

I was just a girl in high school and busy with all the activities in the school system. I was not paying attention to what was going on in our town and probably was out at the airport only one time.

The official opening of the airport was Sept. 8, 1946, and it was on the property of Arch Hamilton Farms northeast of Polo.

Donna grew up being a neighbor of the Hamilton family and knew them very well.

Hamilton’s daughter was an excellent pilot, and with an airstrip in Polo, she could fly home to visit her family.

Betty Obendorf

Donna had several articles about her.

The airport also gave many young Polo men the opportunity to learn how to fly and they were able to go on to jobs connected to flying. The main attraction of the airport was the B-17 bomber brought to Polo by the Boy Scouts.

The pilots who flew the plane here were Lester Weaver, Paul Webster and Harold Ditzler. The airshow was one of the highlights of Polo and drew many people here to visit the bomber.

Hamilton was interested in more than just the airport. He was trying to make Polo a better place. He pushed for a swimming pool and while that did not

happen at that time, he made Polo people aware of what we needed. Later, the Polo Jaycees went on to succeed in getting a pool for our community.

The B-17 left Polo in September 1952 and eventually ended up in Montana. I need to find out where that plane is now and did it make its way to Arizona to be part of a museum. I need to pull the file and find the name of the man who was attempting to put the plane back together again.

It was a good program by Donna and very informative. It is always good to find out a little more of the history of Polo. Our next gathering will be in September at Henry School for our picnic. So keep that in mind.

We are working on improvements to our buildings.

Ted has redone the ramp at Blackhawk Waterways and we need to tuckpoint the brick on our museum. Then

the museum needs to be repainted. We cleaned out the basement at Aplington House and I found the rest of my Christmas ornaments tucked away in boxes. Remember the days when we had Christmas Walks and we decorated Aplington House with many trees? Melody would come in and we would wrap the stair banister with roping and lights. Maybe we can use some of that old roping on the fence in front of Aplington House this year.

We are only six months away from Christmas and time marches on rapidly. I also found an unusual tree tucked away in the basement back in a corner. I can hardly wait to put it up. But first we have to finish summer and more tours coming up.

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

Cemeteries dot the landscape of Ogle County

By OTTO DICK

There are about 100 cemeteries located in Ogle County.

Taylor and Woosung townships’ records show no evidence of a cemetery in these townships. Marion Township records show nine cemeteries. Six of the cemeteries were destroyed.

Oregon-Nashua Township has five cemeteries that are cared for today. They are County Farm Cemetery, Riverside Cemetery located in Oregon, Riverview Cemetery located at the north edge of Oregon, St. Bride’s Episcopal Cemetery and St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. The Old Dan Etnyre and William Young cemeteries located west of Oregon were destroyed.

Throughout Illinois there are many family cemeteries, church-related cemeteries and city and community cemeteries.

In 1988, the Ogle County Board appointed a committee to oversee the care and maintenance of Ogle County cemeteries. The committee was organized in response to concerns expressed by residents about the condition of many small family burial plots throughout the county.

The board named Orloff Hicks of Rochelle as committee chairman. County organizations involved in this project were the Ogle County Prairie Preservation Society, the Ogle County Historical Society, the Ogle County Genealogy Society and several veterans organizations.

What is the meaning of the designs

carved on old gravestones? Not all designs on gravestones can be interpreted. Some of the more obvious designs can be made by the observer.

The winged hourglass, for example, tells us that time flies. The hourglass on its side tells that time has stopped for the deceased. The broken flower or tree represents that life has been cut short. There are a number of lists about what gravestone symbols represent.

Riverside Cemetery gives us a great early history of Oregon. It contains 27 Civil War soldiers; our first two mayors, James Gale and Charles Phelps;

two former slaves; James A. B. Butterfield, whose stone reads perished on the Sultana, May 6, 1865; and six Erxleben family members who died of the Spanish flu.

Each Memorial Day is celebrated at the front entrance to the cemetery. The 500-pound barrel of a Civil War Parrott cannon and the Marsh flag grace the entrance, honoring the 27 Civil War soldiers buried at Riverside.

For many years, the cemetery board was required to prepare an annual report to the Cemetery Care and Burial Trust Department. This report

included all financial information and a list of cemetery board members.

There are several books and other information pertaining to the care of old cemeteries and gravestones. We have a list of people buried in the Ogle County cemeteries at the Ogle County Historical Society and on the internet.

Give Kris Gilbert credit for compiling the list and taking a photo of all the readable stones in Ogle County. There are about 58,628 burials in Ogle County.

Margaret C. Granger is buried at Oakwood Cemetery west of Mt. Morris. She was a slave owned by the Hitt family.

This is the headstone for Michael Seyster, who is buried at the Riverside Cemetery in Oregon. Photos provided by Otto Dick The Herman Erxleben family monument is located at Riverside Cemetery. His daughter, Clara, who died of the flu, also is buried here.

Disappearing local news coverage is topic of meeting

Meeting to take place Aug. 8 at Rockford University

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ROCKFORD – The impact of disappearing local news coverage will be the subject of an Aug. 8 meeting at Rockford University.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fisher Chapel.

Learn about Historic Oregon during bus tours Aug. 12

provided by the Rock River Center of Oregon and is handicap accessible.

OREGON – The Ogle County Historical Society will be offering bus tours of Historic Oregon on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Tours are about one hour long and will leave from the annex behind the Ruby Nash Home at 111 N. Sixth St. The first tour will leave at 1:15 p.m.

The free tours are being conducted by Ogle County Historical Society volunteers. The air conditioned bus is

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St. James Ice Cream Social is Sunday, July 30

FORRESTON – The St. James Lutheran annual Ice Cream Social will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 30.

At 7 p.m., the traditional band concert will be presented, led by Sid Anderson. St. James Lutheran is located at 624 Columbine Road in Forreston. It is at the intersection of Columbine and West Grove roads, 4 miles southeast of Forreston and east of Illinois 26.

In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall.

The menu includes barbecue, hot dogs, apple dumplings, pies, cakes and, of course, an array of ice cream desserts.

Proceeds from the social are used for the annual adoption support for the sponsored child in India and for local charitable projects and ministries. All are welcome to the event.

A second tour will be added if necessary and will leave at 2:45 p.m.

Space is limited. Call Kris Martinaitis at 815-677-0139 to reserve your seat.

“We encourage you to visit the Ruby Nash Home, which will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Donations for the bus tour can be made to the Ogle County Historical Society and are graciously accepted,” Martinaitis said.

Holocaust program coming to Leaf River in September

LEAF RIVER – The Leaf River Lions will be hosting a second presentation on the Holocaust on Sunday, Sept. 17. The presentation will be in the Bertolet Memorial building, with doors opening at 1 p.m. and the presentation beginning at 1:30 p.m.

There will be displays for viewing before and after the presentation.

The presentation will cover the rounding up of Jewish people and taking them to concentration camps to await extermination. Be prepared to hear graphic details during the presentation.

The presenter is Susan Schinleber from the Chicago area. She has been doing Holocaust presentations for several years and has done extensive research to substantiate her facts.

Schinleber has supplemented her

“Hundreds of local papers have either closed or limited their coverage of local news. Auto manufacturers try to eliminate AM radio from new cars. Newspapers, TV and radio stations are challenged by the internet, the pandemic, and other obstacles, resulting in lack of political accountability and diminished messaging for businesses and community organizations,” a news release announcing the meeting said.

Scheduled speakers are:

• Northwestern University professor Tim Franklin, Local News Initiative

• State Sen. Steve Stadelman, author of Illinois Taskforce, Local Journalism

• Mark Bonne, former investigative

teaching with seminars at the International School for Holocaust studies at Yad Vashem in Israel and with both Echoes and Reflections and Facing History in Chicago and virtually.

“If you are too young to know what the Holocaust was, you will find this presentation to be highly informative and graphic at times. The program is scheduled to end at 3:30 p.m. but could run longer depending on questions,” organizers said in a news release. “The Holocaust is a sad part of world history and something that should not be forgotten.”

The event is free. Donations will be accepted. There will be light refreshments. Seating is limited; call Paul at 815-7382761 to reserve a seat.

Rep. Fritts invites constituents to take legislative survey

DIXON – State Rep. Bradley Fritts,

reporter for the Northwest Herald and Rockford Register Star

• Eric Wilson¸ journalism instructor at Rock Valley College and news anchor at WTVO

• Mike Paterson, president of MidWest Family Broadcasting and RockRiverCurrent.com

• Chris Linden, executive editor of NW Quarterly Magazine

The meeting is being presented by The Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University, The Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism Local News Initiative, Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement, Rockford University, Rockford Chamber of Commerce and the Rockford Public Library.

The livestream link is youtube. com/@RockfordUniversity/streams.

On the day of the event, the link connects to the university site where you can click into the program. It will be archived there for later viewing.

For information, contact Catherlne Forslund at cforslund@rockford. edu or Don Manzullo at donmanzullo@yahoo.com or 815-985-6415 at the Institute on Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University.

R-Dixon, invites constituents in District 74 to fill out his recently released 2023 Legislative Survey.

“This survey is a tool for me to better understand the unique needs and challenges of District 74,” Fritts said. “The legislation that I work on should be a direct reflection of the issues my constituents are facing, and this survey will show me exactly what policy areas I should be focusing on.”

The survey asks for general feedback on which issues are most important to the constituent, as well as questions focused specifically around policy areas such as gun bans and tax increases. To fill out the survey, visit his website at RepFritts.com and select Legislative Survey under the Resources Tab. Constituents with specific concerns are encouraged to reach out to Fritts’ district office at 815-561-3690.

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The Ruby Nash Museum and Ogle County Historical Society is located at the corner of North Sixth and Franklin streets in Oregon.

Recycle old electronics on Friday, July 28

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 28, at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

The event is for Ogle County residents only and a free permit is required in advance.

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, 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 a unit. Cash or check is 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 accepted at these events.

Business or institutional electronics are accepted by the OCSWMD via a separate program. Call 815732-4020 for information and pricing for business electronic recycling and to make an appointment for drop-off of materials to be recycled.

For information about this recycling event, call the OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www.oglecountyil.gov or Ogle County Solid Waste Management Dept. on Facebook.

Recycle used motor oil, paint at Aug. 12 event in Oregon

OREGON – The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will host a recycling event for used motor oil, antifreeze, used oil filters, liquid latex paint, aerosol spray cans, single-use propane cylinders, alkaline batteries and child car seats from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at the County Annex Building located at 909 Pines Road in Oregon.

No permits are required for this recycling event.

Liquid latex paint will be accepted for recycling. There is a fee per container of $1 a quart, $2 a gallon and $10 a pail for the first 10 containers. Paint should be brought to the event in its original container and not be bulked together so it can be properly recycled. The OCSWMD will subsidize a portion of the cost to recycle your latex paint up to 10 containers. The full cost of $3 a quart, $6 a gallon and $20 a pail will be charged for additional containers over the first 10. Oil based paint and stains can be recycled for $6 a quart, $10 a gallon and $25 a pail. Cash, credit card or checks payable to “EarthPaint” will be accepted for payment of paint recycling.

Aerosol spray cans and single-use propane tanks also will be accepted at this event. Aerosol products such as

paints, lubricants, cleaners, insecticides, personal care products and food

products can be recycled, along with single-use (14 to 16 ounce) propane cylinders. The first 10 items are fully subsidized by the OCSWMD and any additional aerosol cans will be charged $1 a can and $3 for a propane cylinder.

Not all aerosol products will be accepted. Call the OCSWMD at 815732-4020 for questions or go to the county website.

Flatcan Recycling is accepting alkaline batteries for recycling for $4 a pound and one child car seat at no charge. Additional child car seats will be $20 a seat.

Used oil, antifreeze and used oil filters will be recycled at the event. There is no fee for this service. Small containers of used oil and/or antifreeze will be bulked together and containers returned for future use. Large drums will be accepted and will be vacuum pumped out. There is a limit of 200 gallons. If you have more than 200 gallons, call 815-732-4020 for recycling options.

No fuel, cooking oils or other automotive fluids will be accepted.

This event is for Ogle County residents only. There are no permits required. Call 815-732-4020 or visit OCSWMD on Facebook for more information about the recycling event.

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Workers from E-Paint unload pails of latex paint from a vehicle during a 2019 recycling event offered by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department. The next paint collection event is Aug. 12.

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Volunteers stack TVs and other items during the electronics recycling event conducted by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department on June 23. The residential recycling program is for Ogle County residents only and requires a free permit before dropping items off. The next recycling event is July 28.

Lumpia a big hit at Polo Senior Center’s ‘Cooking Thing’

By LARRY PLACHNO For Shaw Media

POLO – Plenty were in attendance at the Polo Senior Center on July 12 for the monthly “Cooking Thing.”

At the event, Nancy Plachno showed everyone how to make Lumpia Shanghai.

Kathy Wragg, director of senior services, said the Polo Senior Center typically has one “Cooking Thing” demonstration or presentation each month. While they can include main courses and desserts, there have been many interesting dishes including homemade poppyseed dressing, mini cheddar loaves meatloaf, smoothie recipes and even dump cake.

Lumpia are fried spring egg rolls that are found in Filipino cuisines. The rolls traditionally feature a thin pastry shell, also known as the lumpia wrapper, and often are stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and vegetables. It is considered a staple at Filipino celebrations.

Plachno previously had offered her egg rolls at church fellowship meetings and other potluck events. Several people asked for her recipe and that prompted an invitation to do a demonstration at the Polo Senior Center.

Plachno started by showing how to mix the ingredients for the filling. She then talked about the different kinds of wrappers and where to buy the better ones. Although more difficult to find, she said the thinner egg roll shells give better results. She also showed two ways to wrap. Everyone was given a chance to roll the filling into the shells so they could see how to do it.

From there, Plachno showed how to deep-fry the lumpia and had a tray of previously cooked lumpia to show how they should look. She answered questions while everyone had a chance to sample the just-cooked egg rolls as well as the ones she brought. None were left over.

Wragg said that in addition to the monthly “Cooking Thing” demonstrations, the Polo Senior Center offers a wide range of other activities. Movies are shown and both exercise and chair yoga sessions are scheduled. There is a breakfast club, occasional travel to places and even a library within the Senior Center.

Wragg is looking for suggestions and ideas for future “Cooking Thing” presentations.

In particular, Wragg would like to hear about traditional family recipes that are handed down from generation to generation. Call Wragg at 815-9463818.

Photos provided by Larry Plachno

Nancy Plachno (right) shows Betsy Carbaugh (left) how to roll the filling into the lumpia shell while Lydia Kenney watches.

A tray of finished lumpia along with the dipping sauce.

Antique Tractor Show to kick off Ogle County Fair

OREGON – The Antique Tractor and Implement Show will be the opening event at the 2023 Ogle County Fair.

The show will start with the flag raising ceremony and a Tractor Drive at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, followed by the Ogle County Fair Queen Pageant at 5:30 p.m.

Tractors will be on display from Aug. 2-6. Exhibitors are asked to register their tractor and be in place by 4 p.m. Aug. 2.

Each participant in the show who brings a tractor or implement to display will receive a Dash Plaque in recognition of their participation.

The Ogle County 4-H Fair is being held in conjunction with the fair.

Admission Information

Discounted tickets are available at Casey’s before Aug. 1

After Aug. 1 the prices are:

One Entrance Pass (includes ground entrance and carnival rides), $10

Age 4 and under (entrance only) free; Age 4 and under, carnival ride wristband, $5

5-Day Entrance Pass (5 days of ground entrance with carnival rides), $40

One0Day Grandstand Pass (in addition to entrance fee), $10

5-Day Grandstand Pass (includes all five grandstand events only), $40

One-Day Pit Pass (available Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, allowed into pit area only), $20

PIT passes for grandstand events are sold on the day of the event. Sales begin one hour before the start of the event at the fair office. A pit ass is $20 a person

Carnival times

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 3, 5 to 10 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 4, 3 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 6, 11 to 4 p.m.

For updated information, visit https://www.oglecountyfair.com/

Wednesday, Aug. 2 Noon-3 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Judging, Party & Graduation, Exhibit Building

Illini Stock Truck and Tractor Pull (pit pass available), Grandstand

Pull, Grandstand

6:30 p.m. Jim Wolber and the Lariat Band, Lions Shelter

7 p.m. 4-H & Jr. Dairy Goat MilkOut Production Contest, Building D (goat barn)

Friday, Aug. 4

7 a.m. Jr Swine Show, Building A (swine barn)

8 a.m. 4-H Goat Show, Building D (goat barn)

9 a.m. Exhibit Building Open

9 a.m. 4-H Poultry show, Building B (poultry barn)

2 p.m. Big Hat Rodeo (first show), Grandstand

2 p.m. Hawaiian Santa Photos, stage near Lions Shelter

2 p.m. 4-H Children’s Farm

3-10 p.m. Magic of Brian Holt, Walking around grounds

7 p.m. Big Hat Rodeo (second show), Grandstand

7 p.m. First Friday Open Mic, Lions Shelter

Saturday, Aug. 5

7 a.m. Jr. Show Horses on Grounds, Horse Arena

7:30 a.m. Jr. Horse Show, Horse Arena

8:30 a.m. Jr. Sheep Show, Building D (sheep barn)

8:30 a.m. Jr. Beef Show, Building C (beef barn)

9 a.m. Jr. Rabbit Show, Building B (rabbit barn)

9 a.m. Exhibit Building Open

9 a.m. 4-H Children’s Farm

9 a.m. Kiddie Pedal Pull, Lions Shelter

10 a.m. Hawaiian Santa Photos, stage near Lions Shelter

2 p.m. 4-H Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, Beef Barn

12 p.m. Magic of Brian Holt Show

5 p.m. Pork Chop Dinner, Food Court Area

5 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction, Beef Arena

6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstand

6:30 p.m. 4-H Master Showmanship Contest, Building C, D, A (swine, sheep and beef barn)

7 p.m. Little Man in Black by Doug Stivers, Lions Shelter

Sunday, Aug. 6

7 a.m. Church service, Exhibit Building

7:30 a.m. Jr. Goat Show Building D (goat barn)

9 a.m. Jr. Poultry Show, Building B (poultry barn)

9 a.m. Benefit Open Horse Show, Horse Arena

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibit Building Open

10 a.m. 4-H Children’s Farm

1 p.m Tri-County Pullers, Grandstand

ABOVE:A goat looks out of its pen at the Ogle County 4-H Fair. BELOW: Nathan Meeker of Oregon drives his 1973 Buick Lesabre (100) in the Open Wire Full demolition derby at the 2022 Ogle County Fair.

OBITUARIES

MARY L. WRIGHT

Born: January 24, 1936 in Visalia, CA

Died: July 23, 2023 in Mt Morris, IL

Mary Louise Wright, age 87, of Mt. Morris, formerly of Oregon, passed away on July 23, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1936 to Robert T. and Grace E. (Richerson) Owings in Visalia, CA. She was the eldest of three girls. She married Arlen “Art” Wright on May 28, 1955 in Fresno, CA. Mary was employed by Ogle County Title and later by Northwestern Title Co. She was a lifetime member of Mt Morris Women of the Moose and Oregon VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her son Robert Wright of Oregon, IL; daughters Cheri Wright of Oregon, IL, Jackie Paul of Chana, IL; grandsons Jake (Jenn) Zimmerman and Billy Paul; granddaughter Dusti (Dave) Streibeck;

MERLIN WATSON

Born: July 19, 1933 in Jewell City, Kansas Died: July 19, 2023 in Freeport, Illinois

Merlin Watson, 90, of Freeport, died

Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Manor Court of Liberty Village. He was born July 19, 1933 in Jewell City, Kansas, the son of Albert and Gertie (Creek) Watson. On June 15, 1957, Merlin married Juanita Sager in Freeport. Merlin was a 1953 graduate of Lanark High School. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Japan as a crane operator. Merlin worked at Kelly Springfield for 27 years. After retirement, Merlin hobby farmed near Forreston and did welding repair. He enjoyed working

great-grandchildren Andrew ,Emily, Adam Zimmerman, and Mark Streibeck; sisters, Judy Anderson of Orange, CA, Norma Russell of North Richland Hills, TX; special sister, Lu Kessling of Roscoe, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband Art, infant daughter Diane, and son Mark. Mary’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Allure of Pinecrest for all of the wonderful care she received while she was there. Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, IL. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL. Mary will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Lightsville Cemetery near Leaf River. Memorials may be directed to the family. To leave an online condolence please visit www.farrellhollandgale.com

on his cars, especially, his 38 Chevy Coup, 55 Willys Jeep, and his 56 Bel Air. Merlin is survived by his wife, Juanita Watson of Freeport, IL; two sons, Doug (Monica) Watson of Rock Falls, IL and Mike (Sherry) Watson of Forreston, IL; two daughters, Wendy (Chris) Klaas of Freeport and Kathy (Greg) Gahm of Lena; brother, Larry Watson of Stantonville, TN; sister, Mary Dawson of Knoxville, IL; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry Watson; brothers, Bob Watson and Stanley Watson; and sister, Norma. Funeral services were 11:00 AM Saturday July 22, 2023 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Freeport with Rev. Dr. Willis Schwichtenberg officiating. Visitation was 9:30 AM until the time of service at the church. Entombment took place in Oakland Mausoleum. A memorial has been established in Mr. Watson’s memory.

Sauerkraut Days to start with a ‘bang’ this year

FORRESTON – Forreston Sauerkraut Days will start its 2023 celebration with a bang – literally.

The three-day festival begins Thursday, Aug. 3, with a fireworks display at dusk, about 9 p.m., at Forreston High School.

The Forreston Boosters will be offering concessions.

The festival is scheduled to run from Friday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 6.

The Cabbage Patch Kids Fun Run is at 5:45 p.m. Friday. Registration is at 5 p.m., followed by sidewalk painting from 6 to 8 p.m. and an outdoor movie at 8:45 p.m. The movie is “Puss & Boots: The Last Wish.”

From 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, there will be a biergarten tent (beer garden).

On Saturday, there’s the Forreston American Legion Car and Bike Show, the Drew Crase Memorial Basketball Tournament, a craft and vendor show and, of course, the American Legion’s Sauerkraut Lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park.

The Kraut Days 5K Run/Walk is Saturday morning at 8 a.m. The watermelon eating contest is at 2 p.m., fol-

OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

July 17

Lucio Sanchez-Alvarez, 26, of McHenry, was arrested for no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at Illinois Routes 64 and 251 about 8:53 p.m. Sanchez-Alvarez also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, taillight violation and operating a vehicle with more passengers than seat belts. Sanchez-Alvarez was taken into custody without incident, released from the scene on a $2,500 I-Bond and given a future court date.

July 18

Diamond Brown, 27, of Savoy, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 mile marker 106 about 6:46 p.m. Brown also was cited for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a violation of the Child Passenger Protection Act. Brown was released on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

July 19

At 10:28 a.m., deputies, Polo Fire Protection District and a Forreston Fire Protection District ambulance responded to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries at Freeport Road and Illinois Route 64. An investigation showed

lowed by the parade at 4 p.m. The biergarten is open from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Lions’ Pork Chop dinner is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Live music by ‘The 80’s Hit List’ is from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday events are a community

breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and a Community Church Service at 9:30 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s festival. Anyone who volunteers for more than one hour will get a T-shirt.

lieu of bond.

July 20

Amber N. Lovejoy, 31, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and an active Rockford warrant after a traffic stop in the 14000 block of east Illinois Route 72 about 12:03 a.m. She was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

If interested in volunteering, call Forreston Sauerkraut Days Committee member Jane Koeller at 815-2661095.

More events and times can be found at www.facebook.com/forrestonhometowndays or www.krautdays.com.

Susan Barajas, 66, of Sterling, failed to yield at the stop sign at the intersection and pulled into the path of Lou Morse, 63, of Saint Charles. Robert Barajas, 71, of Sterling, and Susan Barajas both were taken to CGH Medical Center in Sterling for minor injuries. Morse was not hurt. Susan Barajas was cited for failing to yield at a stop intersection.

Jaqlyn White, 26, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license revoked and an outstanding Cook County warrant after a traffic stop at Illinois Routes 251 and 64 at 5:56 p.m. White also was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration. White was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in

Christopher Northrup, 28, of Rockford, was cited for speeding, driving while license revoked and operating a motor vehicle without insurance after a traffic stop in the 5000 block of North River Road at 8:35 a.m. He was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 21

Maclany Gerson, 39, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 mile marker 103 northbound at 10 p.m. Gerson also was cited for no insurance and an equipment violation. Gerson was released from the scene and given a future court date.

Doh Say, 22, of Rockford, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the 6000 block of North River Road about 10:50 p.m. An investigation showed Say was driving a

black 2005 Acura south on North River Road when he lost control of the vehicle and entered the east ditch, striking a telephone pole before coming to rest. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Say also was cited for improper lane use and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Say was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 22

Manuel Fajardo-Rodriguez, 45, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving while license revoked after deputies responded to a disabled vehicle in the roadway in the 13000 block of east Illinois Route 38 about 5:10 p.m. Fajardo-Rodriguez was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.

July 23

Kenny White, 33, of Indianola, Mississippi, was arrested for driving while license suspended after a traffic stop on Interstate 39 mile marker 104 about 10:23 p.m. White also was cited for an equipment violation. White was released from the scene on an I-Bond and given a future court date.

Charges are accusations and all subjects are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

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ABOVE LEFT: Forreston American Legion member Martha Hughes serves sauerkraut to fellow member Harrell Wiggins at the 2022 Forreston Sauerkraut Days’ American Legion Sauerkraut lunch. ABOVE RIGHT: Fireworks are planned for Thursday, Aug. 3, at dusk. In the event of rain, the fireworks event will be Aug. 6.

Female members of Oregon High School’s Class of 1963 are (front row, from left) Judi (Reid) Leary, Sandra (Reed) Withers, Barb (Allen) Randall, Joan (Warner) Hamilton, Vericonia (Coy) Eytalis, Eve (Anderson) Leather and Roberta (Maas) Macauley and (back row) Rosie (Head) Curtis, Rosemary (Throgmorton) Rainey, Lois (Reinke) Olson, Marie (Sanford) Rowland, Karen (Friemuth) Mueller, Alice (Macauley) Conrad and Susie (Fruin) Harper.

Male members of Oregon High School’s Class of 1963 are (front row) Keith Pederson, Bob Hill, Roger Watts, Ron Deyo, Randy Davis and Denny Harper. Back row are Dennis Noppenav, Wayne Harms, Tom Bryer, Paul Chermak, Al Jameson, Larry Davis, Glen Holtapp and Mike Lauer. The 60th reunion took place June 17 at the Rock River Center in Oregon. The next reunion for the class will be in 2025.

Oregon High School’s Class of 1963 holds 60th reunion

by Alfano’s Italian Restaurant.

OREGON – Oregon High School’s Class of 1963 held its 60th reunion June 17 at the Rock River Center in Oregon. Twenty-nine class members attended the event, which was catered

Class members attending were Keith Pederson, Bob Hill, Roger Watts, Ron Deyo, Randy Davis, Denny Harper, Dennis Noppenav, Wayne Harms, Tom Bryer, Paul Chermak, Al Jameson, Larry Davis, Glen Holtapp,

Mike Lauer, Judi (Reid) Leary, Sandra (Reed) Withers, Barb (Allen) Randall, Joan (Warner) Hamilton, Vericonia (Coy) Eytalis, Eve (Anderson) Leather, Roberta (Maas) Macauley, Rosie (Head) Curtis, Rosemary (Throgmorton) Rainey, Lois (Reinke) Olson,

Marie (Sanford) Rowland, Karen (Friemuth) Mueller, Alice (Macauley) Conrad and Susie (Fruin) Harper. Two former teachers, George Kubat and Marine Kuethe, also attended. The next reunion for the class will be in 2025.

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Photos provided by Sue Harper

OREGON POLICE

Oregon Police Chief Joe Brooks reports the following police activity.

July 10

April M. Foster, 39, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 8 a.m. for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

Richard L. Gallagher, 39, Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:05 a.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 100 block of East Washington Street.

Araceli Rocha-Amaro, 46, of Rockford, was issued citations at 9:53 a.m. for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Rocha-Amaro was issued an I-Bond and will appear in court at a later date for the charges. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

Monica S. Hernandez, 34, of Rochelle, was issued a citation at 1:50 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. The violation occurred in the 500 block of East Washington Street.

Marcy A. Devaney, 32, of Rockford, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Devaney also was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. Devaney was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 500 block of Gale Street.

July 11

At 7 a.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the McDonald’s parking lot at 211 S. Fourth St. involving a 1994 Chevrolet driven by Maxwell W. Milam, 17, of Pecatonica, and a 2016 GMC driven by Kimberly M. Sweizer, 41, of Oregon. No citations were issued.

Elder O. Rodriguez-Dubon, 33, of Rockford, was arrested at 1:05 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Rodriguez-Dubon

POLO POLICE

Polo Police Chief Troy Randall reports the following police activity.

July 11

Atley J. Dunn, 33, of Polo, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. on an outstanding Lee County warrant. Dunn was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 12

John R. Powell, 61, of Polo, was issued a city ordinance violation at 8:24 p.m. for failure to register to obtain a permit for operating his UTV.

July 13

was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

July 12

Hannah M. Wilson, 19, of Machesney Park, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. for driving while license suspended. Wilson was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 400 block of Jefferson Street.

July 13

At 4:01 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of North Fifth Street resulting in the arrest of Sandra L. Hessian, 64, of Oregon for battery and violation of orders of protection. Hessian was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 14

At 7:25 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 100 block of North Third Street involving a 2006 Toyota driven by David E. Bakener, 73, of Oregon, and a 2015 Ford driven by Sara J. Near, 31, of Milledgeville. No citations were issued.

Keyanta J. Stoutmire, 22, of Chicago, was arrested at 9:25 p.m. for no valid driver’s license. Stoutmire was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violation occurred in the 100 block of West Washington Street.

At 2:30 p.m., police were advised of the theft of a motor scooter that had just occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street. Police found the offender, who was stopped in the 1400 block of West Washington Street. Police arrested George A. Landowski, 50, of Mt. Morris, for felony theft and resisting a peace officer. Landowski was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 15

Tiffany J. Hedrick, 44, of Oregon, was arrested at 2 a.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Hedrick was transported to the Ogle

County jail.

July 16

Justin R. Jeter, 22, of Oregon, was issued citations at 2:15 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and failure to secure a child younger than 8. A passenger in Jeter’s vehicle, Kristopher

M. Mockovak, 22, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on a Rockford Police Department warrant for retail theft. Mockovak was transported to the Ogle County jail. The violations occurred in the 500 block of South Seventh Street.

A Mt. Morris 16-year-old was issued a citation at 8:53 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device. The violation occurred at the intersection of Webster and 10th streets.

July 17

At 4:23 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 1200 block of West Washington Street involving a 2020 Chevrolet driven by Merle A. Prascak, 44, of Oregon, and a 2016 GMC driven by Kimberly M. Schweizer, 41, of Oregon. Prascak was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Ismet Covic, 67, of Utica, New York, was issued a citation at 7:08 p.m. for speeding 44 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 400 block of South Fourth Street.

July 18

At 7 p.m., Oregon police issued Ezekiel R. Newton, 21, of Rockford, a citation for operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration. The violation occurred in the 400 block of North Fourth Street.

July 19

Lynnea A.H. Racine, 24, of Oregon, was issued a citation at 5:27 a.m. for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. The violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street.

July 21

Sandra L. Pease, 52, of Oregon, was

issued citations at 8:52 p.m. for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

July 22

At 10:18 a.m., police took a report of a car versus utility pole traffic crash in the 100 block of Adams Street involving a 2019 Kia driven by a 16-year-old juvenile of Oregon. No citations were issued.

At 2:45 p.m., police responded to a disturbance at the McDonald’s restaurant, 211 S. Fourth St., resulting in the arrest of Francis E. Fenton, 58, of Oregon. Fenton was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Benjerman M. Lemere, 33, of Elizabeth, was issued a citation at 7:41 p.m. for speeding 55 mph in a 35-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

Tiffany E. Adcock, 43, of Dixon, was issued citations at 8:23 p.m. for speeding 58 mph in a 35-mph zone and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. The violations occurred in the 1300 block of Pines Road.

A male juvenile, 16, of Byron, was issued a citation at 9:08 p.m. for illegal squealing/screeching of tires. The violation occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Franklin streets.

July 23

At 10:18 p.m., Oregon police issued Nigel A. Parker, 22, of Murrieta, California, a citation for speeding 43 mph in a 30-mph zone. The violation occurred in the 400 block of South Fourth Street.

Three parking tickets and nine verbal warnings were issued July 10-16.

Six parking tickets and nine verbal warnings were issued July 17-23.

Arrests listed are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Victoria A.M. Haag, 31, of Dixon, was cited at 11:23 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Haag was released on a notice to appear.

July 17

Spencer G. Doeden, 18, of Polo, was cited at 5:29 p.m. for the unlawful use of a cellphone while driving. Doeden was released on an I-Bond.

Charles A. Albert Jr., 54, of Gainesville, Florida, was cited at 10:02 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Albert was released on a

notice to appear.

July 19

Kellie E. White, 39, of Forreston, was cited at 2:17 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. White was released on a notice to appear.

July 23

Shannon M. Ellis, 42, of Polo, was issued a city ordinance violation at 9 a.m. for a dog running at large.

General calls for service

July 10-23

Citizen complaints/assist, 29 Animal complaints, 2 City ordinance, 4   Disturbance/domestic, 2 Fire/medical assist, 4 Alarm/open door, 1 Lock out, 1 Traffic stops, 72 County assist, 1

Arrests listed are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

MT. MORRIS POLICE

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

July 10

Caleb M. Zellers, 21, of Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 2:40 a.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Zellers was given an I-Bond. The violation occurred in the 500 block of East Brayton Road.

About 9:25 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of South Wesley Avenue for the report of a disturbance. After an

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

McCombie to host Sweet Corn Day Celebration Aug. 1

SAVANNA – State

Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will host her second annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration on Aug. 1. The event will include face painting, bounce houses and sweet

investigation, Michael J. Malinowski, 25, of Mt. Morris, was arrested and charged with battery. Malinowski was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 14

About 10:20 a.m., police responded to Dollar General for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, George A Landowski, 50, of Mt. Morris, was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property. Landowski was transported to the Ogle County jail. On July 16, police were sent to the 400

block of East Route 64 for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Taylor A. Haas, 18, of Mt. Morris, was issued an ordinance citation for battery. Haas was released on scene.

July 18

About 8:30 a.m., police were sent to Sullivan’s Foods for the report of a shoplifter. After an investigation, it was determined that a juvenile, 13, of Mt. Morris, had committed the offense of retail theft. A report was forwarded to the Ogle County Juvenile/Probation

Department for referral. The juvenile was released to a guardian.

July 20

Police responded to the 10 block of East Front Street and found garbage accumulating in the area. Richard Haan, 80, of Mt. Morris, was issued an ordinance citation for accumulation of trash/rubbish.

Charges listed are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty.

corn. It will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 9317 Illinois Route 84.

McCombie is passionate about showing appreciation for sweet corn and in 2022 passed legislation to designate Aug. 1 as Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois.

“I am happy to continue this tradition and share our community’s love of sweet corn and appreciation for our farmers,” McCombie said in a news release. “All are welcome to attend.”

For more information, call McCombie’s office at 815-291-8989.

First Fridays Open Mic moves to Fairgrounds on Aug. 4

OREGON – The next First Fridays Open Mic is set for Aug. 4 at the Ogle County Fair, located west of Oregon at 1440 N. Limekiln Road.

The open mic starts at 6:30 p.m. on a new stage located alongside the Lions Club pavilion.

Admission to the show is free for the audience once they enter the fairgrounds. A jar will be available for donations.

Admission to the fair will be free to all musical performers.

“They will sign up for time slots on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it’s best to arrive by 6 p.m. or earlier,” said Lowell Harp, the First Fridays organizer. “The open mic attracts many talented performers, but musicians and singers of all skill levels find acceptance from a supportive audience.”

For questions, call Jerry Tice at 815-449-2660.

– Shaw Local News Network

Tony McCombie

Reckmeyer to conduct final concert of season for Kable band

MT. MORRIS – The Kable Concert Band will host its final concert of the 2023 season at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. The guest conductor will be Sarah Reckmeyer, a 1978 graduate of Mt. Morris High School. Reckmeyer was the music educator and director of the Ottawa High School Band for 27 years before retiring.

During her tenure as band director in Ottawa, the band received many state awards.

Reckmeyer remains active as a musician with the Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble and is principal clarinetist with the Illinois Valley Symphony. She also is the pianist for the Open Table United Church of Christ in Ottawa.

Her father, Warren Reckmeyer, previously directed the Kable Concert Band for 55 years.

For the final concert of the 2023 season, the band will be featuring two instrumental soloists who are members of the band.

Ryan Starkey will perform a French horn solo. Starkey is a graduate of Oregon High School and Illinois State University, where she participated in French horn and flute studies while earning a degree in music therapy.

Becoming involved in music at the age of 7, Starkey’s first instrument was the flute. She is proficient on several instruments including saxophone, guitar, French horn and flute.

Bryan Imel will perform a solo on

Put Your Equity to Work…

the baritone horn. Imel is a 2023 graduate of Oregon High School and plans to continue his education at Kishwaukee College.

“You won’t want to miss these talented soloists. ... The Kable Concert

Band thanks the community for the excellent support and looks forward to 2024, its 128th season,” band member Sylvia Saunders said. “Come early. [There is an] ice cream social by Chapter CU, PEO.”

Earleen Hinton file photo/Shaw Local Sarah Reckmeyer was the guest conductor for a 2021 Kable Band Concert in Mt. Morris. She will conduct the final performance of the 2023 season on Aug. 2. The bandshell is named after Sarah’s father, the late Warren Reckmeyer, who was the band director for the Mt. Morris school district for many years.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Warranty Deeds

Roush Services LLC to Patricia A. Rousch, 20895 E. state Route 64, Lindenwood, $0.

Melinda K. Meyer to Kaleb James and Jubilee Joy Kennay, 5890 S. Centerview Dr., Rochelle, $400,000.

Gene Alan and Krissa Jill Myrda to Paul William Bugna, 6896 S. Sarah Ave., Rochelle, $171,900.

Peggy S. Benford to Robyn Franklin, 7361 N. Oak Drive, Stillman Valley, $199,000.

Vidal Lopez Ruiz to Stephanie and Mitzy Cardenas and Alejandro Ramos, 126 Jeffrey Ave., Rochelle, $138,000.

Jarrett and Elizabeth Theodora Priller to Magen Ryan Cyrier, 301 S. Fifth St., Oregon, $129,000.

Scott Watson to Shawn Gates, 1213 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $10,500.

Haywell LLC Westwood to Scott Watson, 1213 W. First Ave., Rochelle, $6,500.

The late Gail E. Larson by heirs to Allison Browning, 625 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron, $150,000.

Thomas C. Palmgren to James R. Chisholm and Sara R. Guttenberg, 483 Mill Ridge Drive, Byron, $138,000.

Adam and Ann Vickery to Paul and Nancy Artwohl, 8671 N. Bluejay Lane, Byron, $261,800.

Toni Buys Homes LLC to Charles and Allison Hawkins, 3068 E. Everett Lane, Byron, $175,000.

David B. and Sheryl A. Casey to Thomas A. and Marjorie J. Meadows Trust, 1133 N. Seventh St., Unit 702, Rochelle, $108,000. Keith R. and Susan T. Mavity to Paul T. Durham Declaration Trust, Paul T. Durham, trustee, 8668 N. Yosemite Drive, Byron, $130,000.

Miguel Rojas Rivas to Elena and Bryan A. Rojas Contreras, 1129 Ave E, Rochelle, $100,000.

Linda A. Swanson to Carl and Christine Richardson, one parcel in Rockvale Township, Byron, $2,500.

Linda A. Swanson to Andres and Andrea Gomez, one parcel in Rockvale Township, Byron, $2,500.

Linda A. Swanson to Brian P. and Mandi L. Russell, one parcel on Friday Road,

Byron, $1,000.

Linda A. Swanson to Brian A. and Kari A. Malone, one parcel in Rockvale Township, $2,000.

Anthony M. and Mary A. Criscione to Cruz Rivera, 2012 Southfield Lane, Byron, $249,900.

Doris E. Coil to Kurtis L. and Luz Maria Gilkey, 202 Gale St., Oregon, $49,000.

Mark V. and Debra S. O’Brien to Cole Richard Davidson, 9532 E. Marquand Drive, Rochelle, $312,000.

Jackie G. and Alma Whetsel to Tonya M. Cooper, two parcels on South Seventh Street, Oregon, $138,500.

Richard D. and Michelle J. Pease to Christopher Todd and Kandace E. Collins, 11533 Flagg Center Road, Rochelle, $166,000.

Brian and Janet Cunningham to Ella G. Martin, 104 N. Carr Court, Mt. Morris, $80,500.

Darin C. and Lucinda Hilliard to Randy Gretschmann, 102 Sunnyhill Drive, Davis Junction, $277,000.

Christina N. Strange to Kalen and Tristen Spengler, 403 N. Division Ave., Polo, $95,000.

Quit Claim Deeds

Diego E. Cacique Ramirez and Iliana Montoya to Divaja Properties LLC 11th

Street, 207 N. 11th St., Rochelle, $0. Linda Swanson to Robert A. and Tammy L. Druien, 6834 N. Friday Road, Byron, $0. Trustees Deeds

Dorothy Jean Schramm Trust, Annette I. Williams, trustee, to Tiara Cheyenne Rippy, 403 N. Walnut Ave., Forreston, $71,500.

Rex and Patricia Renner Trust, Rex D. and Patricia G. Renner, trustees, to Gary S. and Michele L. Petersen, 1035 Calvin Road, Rochelle, $285,000.

Marion Mclaughlin Gst Exempt Trust, FBO Carole Mclaughlin, Marion Mclaughlin Non Exempt Trust, FBO Carole

Mclaughlin, First National Bank In Amboy, trustee, to Northern Illinois Gas Company, also Nicor Gas Co., 9664 N. Kennedy Hill Road and 9252 N. State Route 2, Byron, $100,000.

Daoa Living Trust 1, Dean E. Ankney, trustee, to Blake A. Benesh, 10 parcels in Rockvale Township, $1,228,000.

Executors Deed

Estate of Robert J. White to Elena Call, 200 Ramona Ave., Rochelle, $110,000. Sheriff’s Deed

Ogle County Sheriff to Hub Shuttle Inc., 4954 E. Nordic Woods Drive, Byron, $145,000.

Source: Ogle County Recorder’s Office

Clerk.

CIRCUIT

In re the E state of:

EDWARD C. GIESE, Deceased 2023 PR 42

15th JUDICIAL

CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

In the Matter of the

Estate of

E. Hickory Ridge Dr August 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th 9a-5p Huge Estate / Moving Sale, Furniture, Tools, Collect ibles, Too Much to List Local Buyer Pays Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins, Estate Gold, Single Earrings, and anti ques 24/7 779-245-2950

For Sale: 2006 JD 9560 sts Combine 3074 engine hours, 2055 separator hours, JD inspected yearly, Many new parts and updates, RWA, Grain tank extension, Premium Cab, Green Star Ready, VGC, Always shedded, JD 693 Corn Head , Low Acres, Ran through JD shop last year, Hydraulic deck blades, knife rolls VGC, Always Shedded, JD 625 Hydra flex grain head, VGC, always shedded, 2 header carts. Call for more info 815-631-4881

EFFICIENCY -Furni shedUtili ti es incl. $175/wk. 815-626-8790

STATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF OGLE

In re the E state of: EDWARD C. GIESE, Deceased 2023 PR 42

CLAIM NOTICE

plus insurance and contribution to 401K

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Sauk Valley Community College

Attn: Human Resources

173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 EOE

e-mail: employment@svcc.edu

Notice is given of the death of EDWARD C. GIESE. Letters of Office were issued on July 7, 2023, to CARRIE L LAYMAN, as Independent 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 above shall be barred.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EDWARD C. GIESE. Letters of Office were issued on July 7, 2023, to CARRIE L LAYMAN, as Independent 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 above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 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: CARRIE L LAYMAN

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 JudicialCenter, 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.

JE AN L. FINKBE INER, Deceased No. 2023-PR-44

CLAIM NOTICE

CLASSIFIED

By: CARRIE L. LAYMAN

Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com

July 14, 21, 28, 2023

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

In the Matter of the Estate of JE AN L. FINKBE INER, Deceased No. 2023-PR-44 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JEAN

L. FINKBEINER of Polo, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 12, 2023 to JANETTE

L. KRONTZ, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O. Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL F. BEHAN, Deceased No. 2023-PR-45

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of PAUL F. BEHAN of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 20, 2023 to MICHAEL BEHAN, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIA MS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MICHAEL BEHAN Independent Executor

July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 2023

NOTICE

Independent Executor Law Office s of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal com

Notice is given of the death of JEAN L. FINKBEINER of Polo, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 12, 2023 to JANETTE L. KRONTZ, as Independent Executor whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State St., P.O Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

HAZELHURST ANNUAL Fall CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, September 9, 2023 8:30 AM

July 14, 21, 28, 2023

Contact us by August 22 with your list for the sale bill/advertising

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Consignments can be brought to the auction sight: between the hours of 7:30 am & 5 pm (gates locked) August 28 thru Sept 1, Saturday Sept 2 between 7:30 am & noon, Last days to bring are Sept 3 & 4 between 7:30 am & 5:00 pm.

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

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INFO - LYLE HOPKINS (IL#440.000185) POLO, IL 815-441-1251

815-946-2660 EMAIL - SLPASPOLO@GMAIL.COM

JOHN HOPKINS 815-994-1836

LENNY BRYSON (IL#440.000158) POLO, IL

815-946-4120

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 22, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

JANETTE L. KRONTZ Independent Executor

July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 2023

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 22, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required

by Section 18-3 of

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF OGLE

In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL F. BEHAN, Deceased No. 2023-PR-45

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of PAUL F. BEHAN of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 20, 2023 to MICHAEL BEHAN, as Inde-

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Ogle County Circuit Clerk, 105 S. 5th Street, Suite 104, Oregon, IL 61061or with the representative, or both, on or before JANUARY 29, 2024, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

MICHAEL BEHAN Independent Executor

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Oregon Planning Commission on August 15th, 2023, prior to the Planning Meeting. This meeting will be held at 5:30 pm in the Oregon City Hall Council Chambers at 115 N. 3rd Street. The public hearing is regarding a variation of the City of Oregon Sign Ordinance. The size of the sign is beyond allowable dimensions of a sign for the property loca ted at 110 N 4th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 Parcel #1603-159-009.

Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact City Hall at 115 N 3rd Street Oregon, IL 61061, 815-732-6321. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

July 28, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the Forrestville Valley School District #221, in the Counties of Ogle and Stephenson, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for the 2023 – 2024 school year will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection by contacting the Forrestville Valley District Office at (815) 938-2036 from 8:00 a.m3:00 p.m each weekday the office is open from July 31, 2023 until September 20, 2023. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 20, 2023 at Forreston Junior/Senior High School.

July 28, 2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

OG LE COUNT YOREGON, ILLINOIS

U.S Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua W. Hawkins; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS

No. 2023FC40

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN

TO YOU:

Joshua W. Hawkins Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

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

COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 320 N 12th St Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said Mortgage was made by: Joshua W. Hawkins the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the

Mortgage was made by:

Joshua W. Hawkins the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No 202007573; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before

August 28, 2023, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No. 14-23-04040

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I3225284

July 28, 2023

August 4, 11, 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OG LE COUNT Y106 SOUTH 5TH STREET, OREGON, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Rose Frances Jarrett, DECEASE D. 23 PR 33

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

Letters of office were issued to John Wayne Jarrett, 128 South Maple, Byron, Illinois 61010, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Beth Schillen, Gordon & Centracchio, LLC, 211 West Wacker

named

Letters

office were issued to John Wayne Jarrett, 128 South Maple, Byron, Illinois 61010, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Beth Schillen, Gordon & Centracchio, LLC, 211 West Wacker Drive, #550, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminate s independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice . Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://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

Beth Schillen Gordon and Centracchio, LLC

(6291955)

211 West Wacker Drive, #550 Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312)332-2490

I3224069

July 14, 21,