VOLUME156NO.15•SERVINGTHE FORRESTONAREASINCE1865Friday, August19,2022•$1.00 Onesection •20pages Published every Friday by OgleCounty Newspapers, adivision of Shaw Media SHARK VISIT TheBertoletMemorialLibrary in Leaf RiverhostedThe National MississippiRiver Museum&Mississippi RiverMuseum& AquariumonAug.13. Readmore about it on page 2.aboutitonpage INDEX Betty’s Column ........8 Classifieds.........16-20 LibraryNews ........2 Mt.Morris Police. .15 Oregon Police..........12 Otto’s Column..........8 Property Transfers..15 SheriffActivity. .....15 Sports 6-7 DEATHS NEWS NEWS SeekingHelp Polo residents,business ownersseek helpafterfloodingissues. /4 Heritage Festival Seefarming practicesfrom years ago at this special eventon Aug. 27. /14 Bid Accepted A$51,000bidhasbeenaccepted for the sale of theDLRjuniorhigh. /3 Cheryl Prather,Cathryn D. Styczynski, Page12
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“Whenweaskedhimhesaidhehadseveralconceptsorideasthathewasthinkingaboutbuthe hadn’tdecidedonexactlywhatitwasgoingtobe,” Mahoneysaid. DLRwasthelastremainingschoolinMt.Morris afterthatdistrictdissolvedin1993becauseofpoor finances.ItmergedwithOregonforthe1993-94 schoolyear.
MahoneysaidhebelievedKenneyisagraduateof Mt.MorrisHighSchoolandnowaresidentofOregon.HesaidKenneydidnotspecifywhatheplanned todowiththebuilding.
InJune,theOregonSchoolBoardoffered the buildingtotheVillageofMt.Morris,butthevillage boardrejectedownership andurgedtheschool board to delay sellingthepropertyincasemoving thejuniorhighstudentstoOregonwasnotsuccessful. “Again,Ithinkitisthewrongdecision,butwe’ll livewiththedecision,”Mt.MorrisVillagePresident PhilLabash saidonMonday.“Andnowhowdowe moveforwardinawaythat’sgoingtobenefitthe community?Ithinkthat’sthemostimportantthing here. “Iwillreachouttothenewowner,haveaconversationtoseewhattheirintentandwhattheirplans are.Iftheyarewillingtosharethatwithuswewill seeifthere’sanythingthatthecommunityandthe villagecandotosupportwhateverthistransition planlookslike.Wewillknowalotmoreoncewe haveanopportunitytotalktothenewowner.” Labashsaid. SchoolboardmembersMindyNesemeierand MollyBakerabstainedfromacceptingthebid.Mike Guzman,CoreyBuck,MaryJoGriffin,andRebecca Dukevotedtoacceptthebid.BoardpresidentBryan Willsdidnotcastavote. Mahoneysaid thedistrictwillnowproceedwith thelegalitiesofcompletingthesale,whichcould take60days. “Thisisnodifferentthanputtinganofferon a houseandtheofferbeingaccepted,”Mahoneysaid. “Nowthere’stheprocessofclosingthedealsothe districtwillhavetogothroughthelegalprocessof finalizingtherealestateagreementtosellthatpropertyandthenwe’llbeabletomoveon.” school
The Oregon School Boardhas accepteda bid of $51,000 for the former David L.Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris.
TheOregonSchoolBoardagreedMondaynightto accepta$51,000bidfortheformerDavidL.Rahn JuniorHighSchool,locatedinMt.Morris.
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serveanother purpose,”Mahoneysaidafterthe vote. InFebruary,theschoolboardvoted4-2toclose
“We
OregonSuperintendentTomMahoneysaidthree bidsweresubmittedfortheproperty:FredKenney, $51,000;GeorgeDuncan,$30,100;andStevenSt.Clair, $1,007. feltthebidfromthehighbidderwasthe trictandgivestheopportunityforthebuildingto DLRattheendofthe2021-22schoolyearandmove seventhandeighthgradestudentstotheOregon HighSchool,5milestotheeast.
therewerethreeinterestedpartieswhobelievethat there’ssomeotheruseforthatpropertythatcould helpthecommunity.”
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MahoneyfirstproposedclosingDLRinMay2021, citingdecreasingenrollmentthroughoutthedistrict andincreasingmaintenancecostsforthe1952building. OnMonday,studentsingrades7-12hadtheirfirst dayofschoolinthemergedbuildingwhichisnow calledOregonJunior/SeniorHighSchool.The OJSHSnowhouses684studentsand42teachers. Mahoneysaidhewaspleasedthe districthad receivedatleastthreebids. “Ididn’thaveanyexpectations,”Mahoneysaid “Italkedtootherschooldistrictswherethey receivednobidsforbuildings,soIwasactually pleasedtoseethreebidsaltogetherandthatatleast
$51,000 bid accepted for former junior high
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AgencyCoordinatorTomRichterand toldcityofficialstogetRichteralistof impactedresidentsandasmuchsupportingdocumentationaspossible. AsofTuesdaymorning,CityClerk SydneyBartelthadalistofmorethan 35Poloresidentswhoexperienced basementfloodingonAug.8tosendto Richter. OgleCountywillhavetodeclare ofitis–floor drains,”Kykersaid.“Whenyouget nineor10orhowevermanybase ments,thewatergoestothefloordrain andthe[sanitarysewer]pipesfill immediately.”
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Onanormal day,250,000 to300,000 gallonsofwaterpassthroughthe city’swastewatertreatmentplant, Schoonsaid.Ondays suchasAug.8, 3milliongallonsofwastewaterare beingprocessed. homeowners seek help
Poloofficialsareworkingtohave thecitydeclaredadisasterareaafter9 to12inchesofrain lastweekleftdozensofhomeswithflooddamage. “ItwasliterallyNiagaraFallscomingoutofourtoilet,”JanetteKrontz saidoftheAug.7and8storms’impact. “Wehad3to4feet[ofwater]inour basement,andwe’veneverhadleakageinours.”
Thefloodingwassobadacrack formedintheirupstairslivingroom and“literallyliftedourwholehouse up,”shesaid. Krontz’scommentscameduring thepubliccommentperiodofthePolo CityCouncil’s Aug.15regularmeeting.Atleastsevenmembersofthe publicspoke,seekinganswersregardingwhatthecitycouldofferinterms ofassistancewiththeirdamagedproperty.Thediscussionlastedabout30 minutes. AlderpersonRandySchoonprefacedthepubliccommentperiodby recappingwhatcitycouncilmembers alreadyhavedone,andaredoing,to help. “I’lltellyourightsquare,your insurancecompanyhasprobably alreadytoldallofyouthere’sno[coverage],”Schoontoldmeetingattendees.“Iguaranteeyou,thecity’sinsuranceisgoing to tellyouthatsame thing.We’vebeendownthisroad before.Whenyougetthatkindof water, thatkindofrain,thereain’t nowhereforittogo.Andonceitfills thempipes,it’sgameon.”
Cityofficialsmadecallstostate Reps.TonyMcCombieandTom DemmerandstateSen.BrianStewart, Schoonsaid.McCombie,Demmerand StewartdirectedthecitytoOgle CountyEmergencyManagement
dentsinthenewOregonJunior/ SeniorHighSchoolwentwell,school officialssaidonMonday. “Thekidswerereally,reallyamazingwiththeolderkidshelpingthe youngerones,”OJSHSPrincipalHeidi Deiningersaid.“Itwasveryheartwarming.” Mondaymarkedthefirstdayof schoolfor theOregondistrictandthe firstdaythatjuniorhighstudents attendedclassesinwhatwasjustthe OregonHighSchool. InFebruary,schoolboardmembers decidedtoclosetheDavidL.Rahn
Deiningersaidofficialsstillneeded toworkonthe“flow”ofstudentstothe cafeteriaduringlunchperiods. “Wehavetoworkontheebband flowthere,”shesaid.
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OnTuesday,Deiningeralongwith assistantprincipalKipCrandalland ShannonCremeens,deanofstudents, wereobservingtheflowofstudentsin thecafeteria,whichislocatedinthe school’sbasement. “Weareworkingonit,”Crandall said. Deiningeralsosaidthehigh school’snewpolicyofrequiringstudentstoturnovertheircellphonesat thestartofeachclassperiodandplace theminaphonesafe’appeared tobe wellreceived. “Ithinkthekidswerelike‘thank you’andtheparentswerelike‘thank God’,”Deiningersaid. Sheintroducedthenewpolicyto schoolmemberslastmonth as away toeliminatecellphonesasadistractioninclassroom. Deiningersaidthedistrictpur chasedcellphonesafesforeachofthe school’s50classrooms.Shesaidshe hopesthesafes,whichcostaround $140each,wouldstandardizeeach classroom’sapproachtocellphones. Intheeventofanincident,the phonescouldbetaken outofthesafe, shesaid.
Thefirsttwodaysofseventhand eighthgradersjoininghighschoolstuJuniorHighSchool,locatedinMt. Morris,attheendofthe2021-22school yearandhaveseventhandeighth gradestudentsattendclassesinthe highschool. Schoolofficialsciteddecreasing enrollmentthroughoutthe district andincreasing maintenancecostsfor theDLRbuilding astheir reasonto closetheschool.
First days for newcombined school go well, officials say
That’swhytheKrontzestoiletwas overflowing,henoted. Kyker, wholiveson theopposite sideoftownfromtheKrontzes,said the8inchesofwaterinhisbasement couldn’tleavethroughhisfloordrain becausethesanitarysewerpipeswere full.
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theareaadisasterareabeforetheRed CrossortheFederalEmergencyManagementAgencywillstepin toassist, Barteltsaid. Thosewhosehomesorbusinesses werefloodedshouldtakepicturesand keepallreceipts,Schoonsaid. “Haveapapertrail soyoucansay, ‘ThisiswhatIspent,’”hesaid. Dumpsterforusebythose impactedbyflooding DuringtheAug.15meeting,city councilmemberscametoaconsensus thatthecitywouldpayforalarge dumpsterwherepeoplewhoexperiencedfloodinginhomesorbusinesses candisposeofdamagedordestroyed items. Thedumpsterislocatedintheparkinglotof113E.ColdenSt.andwasput inplaceTuesdayafternoon. Ifanyonehasquestions,orwould liketobeaddedtothelistofthose impactedthatwillbesubmittedto OgleCounty,contactPoloCityHallat 815-946-3514. Whysanitarysewersalsoflooded Rainusuallydrains intostorm sewerpipes,butwhenthere’sbasementfloodingorstandingwateron streets,itinfiltratesthesanitarysewer system,PublicWorksDirectorKendallKykersaid. Peopletendtotrytosqueegeewater intofloordrainswhenabasement floods,andthosefloordrainsare hookeduptothesanitarysewersystem,hesaid. The ColdenStreetProject–a$3.2 millionstorm sewerimprovement projectencompassingabout10.5 blocksof Polo’sdowntownbusiness districtandresidentialneighborhoods –ismeant tohelpalleviate standing wateronDivisionAvenuecausedby torrentialrainevents.DivisionAve nueisthenameofIllinoisRoute26 withinPolocitylimits. TheColdenStreetProjectwill“help tremendously”onceit’s complete, Kykersaid.But,inthemeantime,that waterispouringrightintothesani tarysewersthroughthetinyholesin manholecoversmeanttoopenthem, hesaid. “It’sjustliketurningafauceton andleavingitrun,”Kykersaid. Anotherreasonthesanitarysewers overflowedisbecauseofillegalpump hookups,Schoonsaid.Thecityhas beenworkingforsometimeoncheckinghookupsineachhousetoensure they’redoneproperly,hesaid. However,Schoonsaid,evenhewill trytosqueegeewaterintohisfloor draintogetridofitwhenthere’sfloodingliketherewasonAug.8. “That’swhatmost
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OnMonday,studentsingrades7-12 hadtheirfirstdayofschoolinthe mergedbuildingwhichisnowcalled OregonJunior/SeniorHighSchool TheOJSHSnowhouses684students and42teachers.
Severalinches of rain washed out gravel on construction work in Polo on Aug. 8 and also flooded homes. Residents are now seeking help because ofthedamages.
Chicagobecameadominantforce inpopularmusicduringthe1970s,producingatleastonenewalbumeach year.Thisperiodwasmarkedbythe releaseofclassicsongssuchas“Free,” “SaturdayinthePark,”“Dialogue,” “JustYou‘nMe,”“Feelin’Stronger EveryDay,”“CallOnMe”and“Old Days,”tonameafew.
ChicagoTributeAnthology, Aug.26 TheChicagoTributeAnthology returnsforafreetwo-hourconcerton Aug.26,from7to9p.m. “BornintheMidwestandinfused withelementsofjazz,bluesandLatin influences,thefirstalbumbyChicago TransitAuthority,orCTAasthey werecommonlyknown,wentdouble platinum.Suchhitsas‘Beginnings, DoesAnybodyReallyKnowWhat TimeItIs?’and‘Question67&68’propelled thebandtopopularity,”Ubben said. Witharockrhythmsectionledby guitaristTerryKath,apowerfulhorn sectionanduniquevocals,thebandis nowknownsimplyas“Chicago” andreleaseditssecondalbuminJanuary1970. Consideredbymanytobethe band’sbreakoutalbum,Chicago2also wentplatinumwithhitssuchas“Make meSmile,”“ColourMyWorld”and “25or6to4.”
“CTAbringstolifethe‘GoldenAge’ ofChicagobymeticulouslyrecreating manyofthegreatsongsfromthefirst 11albums.MembersincludeTom Anderson,PaulBata,TerryGeraci, PaulMabin,ChuckParrish,ReedPauley,DanPetersandJohnSpringbrunn. Learnmoreaboutthebandatchicagotribute.net. “EnjoyCTAliveandexperienceall oftheseclassicsongsjustthewayyou rememberthem!”Ubbensaid. Concessionsfortheeveningwillbe providedbytheMt.MorrisFirefighter’sAssociation,whowillbeserving WalkingTacoswithallthetoppings, cannedPepsi products,bottledwater andBerryviewOrchard’sAronia Berrylemonadeslushies. AllproceedsstayinMt.Morrisand benefittheFirefighter’s Association, whichhasservedMt. Morrissince 1889.TheMt.MorrisCommunity Woman’s Clubwill be servingdessert andJustForFunIceCreamwillbe here,too,allstartingat6p.m. “TheCampuswillbeextra festive againthateveningastheseventh annual National StrawsculptingCompetitioncontinues,”Ubbensaid. Attendeestotheconcertseriesare encouragedtobringablanketorchair. Intheeventofinclementweather, therainlocationfortheCTAconcert willbeatthePinecrestGroveCommunityCenter,500EvergreenLane. Dirty Fishnet Stockings to play Aug. 19 in Mt. Morris The local Rockabilly band Dirty Fishnet Stockings returns to Jamboree on Aug.19. The Chicago Tribute Anthology returns fora free two-hour concert Aug. 26.
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Thecomfortableweatherpattern continuedfortherestofthetournament, butunfortunatelyfortheGanymedes,theirplayingpatterncontinued.
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Toughschedule,bad bouncesplague Oregon’svintageteam
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TheGanymedesfellbehindearly, trailing3-0inthefirstandnevergot backontrackfalling9-5.
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Theweatherwasjustaboutperfect onSaturdayforthefirstdayofthe WorldTournamentofHistoricBase Ballwithtempsinthe70sandjust enoughcloudcovertomakeflyballs easiertospot.
TheGanymedesthenfacedthe BlackFlagsofDrovertown,Indiana,in an8a.m.gameSunday. Again,theyjumpedouttoalead onlytoloseinthefinalinnings. “Thiswastheseventhyearthatwe haveparticipatedinthisfineeventand thisyearwehadthetoughestdraw ever,”Hermansaid.“Allthreeofthe
Andforthefirstfiveinnings,Oregon’steam,theGanymedes,werevery comfortableon thefieldsatthe Henry FordMuseum’sGreenfieldVillagein Dearborn,Michigan,jumpingoutto a 8-1leadovertheCantonCornshuckers.
TheGanymedes felltoFlatRock Bear Clan,which hadbeatenCanton earlierintheday14-13.
“FlatRockjumped outtoanearly leadand weweren’tabletocatchup,” Hermansaid.
ABOVE: Oregon Ganymedes Mike Benesh, Matt Gecanand BillRoschi reactduring their finalgame Sunday. BELOW: Mikki Hengdressed the part as she wore an 1880s-style dress to cheer on the Oregon Ganymedes at the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan.
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Thentherestofthegamehappened. “Wedrewatoughopeningday brackettosaytheleast.Inourfirst gameagainsttheCornshuckerswe jumpedtoabigearlylead,onlytolet Cantoncatchusintheninthinningto win14-11,”CoachMarkHermansaid.
SomedroppedballsbytheGanymedesandkeyhitsbytheCornshuckers ledtoCantonscoringthreerunsinthe sixthandfivemoreintheseventh.The Cornshuckerscappedthegameoff withtwointheeighthandthreeinthe ninthenroutetothewin.
“CantonwasleadingFlatRockin thefinalinning13-3andFlatRock scored11runstowin,”Hermansaid.
Rough going for Ganymedes at 19th annual World Tournament of Historic Base Ball
“FlatRockjustplayed terribleand wereneverinthegame,”Herman said.“Theygotcalled forpitcher balks,didn’tknowwhattodowhen therewasadeadballandmadenumerouserrors.Theyhavenowfinishedin secondplaceforthepastthreetournaments.”
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FlatRockdefeatedSaginawby a scoreof16-11intheClassAsemifinals andthenlosttotheWalkerTavern Wheels25-11inthechampionship game infrontofathousandpeople, Hermansaid.
“WeletCantoncomebacktobeat usinthelaterinningsdue to several keydroppedballs,butwedidn’tfall for thattrickerythistime.Weheld FlatRocktothefewestnumberofruns scoredbythemintheentiretournament,butourbatswereweak.Against Drovertown,givethemcredit,they hadanamazinghittinginningatthe endthatbrokeopenthegame.We played hardwithseveralGanymede playerswithbent,dislocatedorbadly bruisedfingers.Losingishardbut Drovertownisgenuinelyanicegroup ofguysandIwashappyforthem,” Hermansaid.
TheGanymedesnevergaveupin theirpursuitofwinningagame.
GanymedesVintageBaseBallClub hasbeenselectedbythefolksat AutumnonParadetobetheUnitof Honorinthis yearsHarvestTime ParadeonSunday,Oct.2,”Herman said.“Wewillberidingin awagon (providedbyMikeBenesh)inthe paradeinouruniformshanding out bubblegum,peanutsandCrackerjack tothecrowd.” Membersofthisyear’sGanymedes BaseBallClub2022WorldTournamentteamwereMichael“MikeyB” Benesh;Aaron“TwoBits”Berg;Eric “TheLiberator”Berg;Justin“Butter” Early; Matt“OldHickory”Gecan; Mark“IronChest”Herman,Captain; Tom“TheDandy”Lesniak; Brett “Shifty”Rogers;“Dollar”BillRoschi; Kevin“TheKid”Stafford;Tim“Two Base“Strohecker;Mike “T-Bag” Thomas;andSteve“Scoop”Tilton. •GANYMEDES Continuedfrom Page6 EarleenHinton-ShawMedia LEFT: Ganymedes catcher TomLesniak catchesa pop flyfor anout at the World Tournament of Historic Base Ball in Dearborn, Michigan. RIGHT: The Oregon Ganymedes’ Brett Rogers lets his twins, Norah and Noah, run the bases after one ofthegames. More photos at www.oglecountynews.com
Vintagerulesbaseball(spelled as twowordsinthe1800s)isplayedwith authenticwooluniforms,nogloves, andgentlemanlyconduct.Somespectators,suchasMikeHengofOregon, wore1800s-periodclothingtocheeron herteam.
Canton won the2ndClassChampionshipbyeasilydefeatingtheColumbus Buckeyes 21-2. Canton’s 14 13 openinglosstoFlatRockwasthefirst gamethatCantonhaslostsince2021. Theywereridinga34-gamewinning streak,Hermansaid. Inthe3rdClass Championship game,the BlackFlagslosttothe GreenfieldLahDeDahsinextra inningsbyascoreof9-8.
TheGanymedesreceivedtheFurthestTravelsAwardMugandBag of PeanutsAwardforfewestvictories (theIndianapolisBluesalsogotabag ofpeanuts).Hermanwon’tknowifthe teamwillbeinvitedbacktonextyear’s 20thanniversaryWorldtournament untilOctober. “TheWorldTournamentendsour 2022season,however,theOregon
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BlackhawkwasnamedforMargaret Fuller.ItwasdedicatedonSept.17, 1880.
ByOTTODICK HighSchool,Ihadneverheardof BuckminsterFullerandhisgeodesic domeuntilastudentbroughtme a periodicalfeaturinghimandexplainingthebasicsofgeodesicdomes. Thisopenedupanewunitofstudy fortheEngineeringDraftingClass.
Leftweresomeretro,mod,funky pinsfromthe1960s.Wewouldtackle thoseanotherdaybutIcouldnotkeep mymindoffthosecolorful,unusual brooches.Icamehomeandwentinto the internetto seewhatthefashions wereatthattime.
Geodesic dome homes have an Oregon connection
muchasthemorningsun.Oneglori ousmorning,itwasthatoftheFourth ofJuly,andcertainlyIthinkIhad never feltsohappy thatIwasbornin America.IdobelieveRomeandFlor encearesuburbscomparedtothis capitalofnature’sart.” There aretwogeodesicdomes locatedinthisarea.AhomeinByron supportstwodomeroofs.Alargedome storageshedcontainingroadsaltis locatedjustnorthoftheBNSFrailroad line,eastofIllinois2,inOregon. WhileMarilynand I weredriving ourafternoontripsinthisareawesaw ageodesic domehouseinDixon. I stoppedandtalkedtotheowner.He explaineditwasakitandhelaughed becausethetaxassessordidn’tknow howtofigurethesquarefeetfortaxes forthegeodesicdome. Ifoundseveralmanufacturesof domekitsontheinternet.
Whilemydaughterwasattending SouthernIllinoisUniversity,Ivisited thesiteofhishomeinCarbondale, whichwasageodesicdome. FullerwasanAmericanarchitect, systemstheorist,writer,designer, inventor,philosopherandfuturist. Ageodesicdomehomeisbasedona geodesicpolyhedron Thetriangular elementsofthedome arestructurally rigidanddistributethestructural stressthroughoutthestructure. Fullerwasthegrand-nephewof MargaretFuller,whovisitedher uncle,WilliamFuller,in1843.William FullerattendedHarvardandpracticed lawbeforemovingtoOregonin1839, threeyearsafterOregonwasfounded. Theislandsouthofwhatisnow
•OttoDickisaretiredteacherand hasresearchedOgleCountyhistory forseveralyears.
ifferentonesenjoyedreading aboutAnnabell’sjewelry andIthankyouforyour comments. Ithastakensomedoingbutwe finallyputtogetheradisplay.Linda andIhadgonethroughitfirstand talkedaboutdifferentideas.Thenthis pastweekBethjoinedusandmore ideasflowed. Wehadseveraldifferentgroupsof costumejewelryandwepulledoutthe NativeAmericanpiecesfirst.Someonesaid,“DidtheMuenchfamily travel?”Isaid,“Theydidsincewe havepicturesoftheminColorado.”
BethtookthegoodpiecesofNative Americanjewelryandputitinthe casewiththeDaleBloughNative Americanartifacts.Thenwefocused onthevintageshelljewelry.Thatwas fromtheearly1950sandveryfragile. Wedecided toleaveitinthejewelry boxitwasin,putinformationinthe lid,andeventuallyputplasticoverit. Wehaveawholetrayofearrings andhowwouldwedisplaythose?Ihad avintage,longpincushionandLinda camewithalongwhitepillow.They looklovelyclippedandfastenedto thoseitems.Theearringsarefromall differentyearsandcanbemixedand matchedupwiththeseasons.
Photoprovided Annabelle Muench’sjewelry is being displayed at the Polo Historical Society Museum.
Webuiltseveralcardboardmodels ofgeodesicdomesandtookafieldtrip totheScience andIndustryMuseum, whichhostedaconferenceanddisplaysaboutthelifeofBuckminster Fuller.
AlthoughhershortvisitinOregon wasoneweek,itleftalastingimpression.“ShesaidtheaspectofthiscountrywastomeenchantingbeyondanyI haveeverseen.Everysightisworthas
Still working on displaying Muench jewelry collection Betty
Wouldyoubelieveitwaspoodle skirts?Ihadmadesomeformygranddaughtersafewyearsagoforahigh schoolfunday.IhadoneofthemhangingupstairsatAplingtonHouseinthe closet. Icouldnotwaituntilthenextdayto retrievetheskirtfromthatcloset. I alsogatheredupafunky,modhat fromthateraandoffIwent tothe museumwithmyarmsfull. Itmadeanicedisplayatthe museumwiththepoodleskirt,mod hatandAnnabelle’sretro,modpins fromthe1960s.Allofthedifferenteras makeanicedisplayofherjewelry fromthepast.Westillhavesomevery oldpiecesthatwillgouptoAplington Houseintheshowcasethere.These hadtobeAnnabell’sgrandmother’s jewelry HernamewasAnnaShiro Schriner.
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Anna was borninGratz,Pennsylvania,andcameto Illinoisas ayoung girl.ShemarriedJohnSchrinerin Mayof1886. JohnandAnnalivedonafarm nearMilledgevilleuntil 1939when they movedtoPolotobeneartheir daughter,CarolynMuench. Johndiedin1943andAnnadiedin 1945. Annawasknownforherquiltmakingandwehaveoneofherquiltsalong withbeautifulcrochetingandembroi derywork.Remember,womenhadto beproficient inmakingtheirbedding ortheycouldnothavetheirownhome. Annacertainlydidknowhowtodo allofthatandprobablymore.
•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society. Obendorf
This geodesic domesalt storage shed is locatedin Oregon at theIllinois Department of Transportation’s state highwayyard. PhotossuppliedbyOttoDick Buckminster Fuller was the grand-nephew of Margaret Fuller, who visited her uncle, William Fuller,in Oregon in1843.
StrawFestonSaturday,Aug.27,willincludefood trucks,crafter’smarket,blacksmithdemos,Wild Bulls–mechanicalbullriding,RusticRidge–ax throwing,roundstrawbaleraces,strawsculpting awards,ArtonFire(hydrantpainting)awardsand more. “Agreatband,newtoourbandshellstage,Brass FromThePast(classicrock)willstartat7p.m.and wrapsuptheevening,”Boldsaid.“Therewillbe pop-uplivemusicontheStrawJamstage,nextto theStrawSculptures,intermittentlyonSaturdays andSundays.”
9 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 Boarding• Grooming Dentistry •X-ray Surgical Laser•Gas Anesthetic Laser Therapy Dr. Dr.NicoleMarquardtDr.LynnDeetsNicoleMarquardt Rochelle Veterinary Hospital 1381 North7th Street, Rochelle www.rochellevet.com 815-562-5207 Hours:M-F8am-5pm •Sat8am-Noon SM-ST1995170
TheseventhannualU.S.NationalStrawSculptingCompetitionfeaturesfournewFineArtinStraw sculpturesontheMt.MorrisCampusforalltoenjoy, sunrisetosunsetthroughAug.28. Votingis openthrough4p.m.Aug.27 for favoritenewsculpture,eitherinpersonoronlineat StrawUSA.com LiveontheCampusbandshellthisFriday,Aug. 19,isthebandDirtyFishnetStocking(rockabilly). SwingbillyRfd(westernswing)willperformonSaturdayevening,Aug.20.Concertsstartat7p.m. “Foodtruckswillbeattheconcerts,andthereare greatlocalplaces toeat,too,”saidJeffBold,oneof theevent’sorganizers. StrawFestweekendopensFriday,Aug.26,with theChicagoTributeAnthology(musicfromthe bandChicagoandmore)at7p.m.
FeaturedforthemonthofAugustintheEncore! OldSandstoneGalleryis“SmallTownLivin,”afine artshowcelebrating17artist’sinterpretationsofthe themeinvariousmediums. Thegallery,ontheMt.MorrisCampusnexttothe bandshell,willbeopenonFridayandSaturdayeveningsfrom6:30to9p.m.andduringStrawFestand thetourismevents.
TheMt.MorrisTourismgroupwillhost“Around theHillTop,TravelingtheBackRoadsaroundMt. Morris”onSunday,Aug.28,from12:30to4:30p.m. “VisittheMt.MorrisCampusandridethetour busorpickupaprintedguideforyourpersonaltour ofareasofinterestaroundthevillageofMt.Morris.
VisitStrawUSA.comforthelatestscheduleand followEncoreMt.MorrisonFacebookforadditional info. Alleventsarefreeandopentothepublic.
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StrawJammusicandafamilyfunscavengerhunt willalsobeavailableonthecampus,”Boldsaid.
“ENCORE!Mt.Morrisisanall-volunteerorganization committedtodevelopingMt Morrisinto a unique,thrivingruralandculturalartsdestination innorthwestIllinois. “Pleaseconsiderdonatinggenerouslytosustain Encore’sprogressinachievingtheirmission,”Bold said. LearnmoreatEncoreMtMorris.com. Straw sculpting competition features new creations SPECIAL EVENT PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.1 is “Sunday Bath,” created by Steve Lentz of Montello, Wisconsin. PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.3 is “Die Schnecke,” created by Chris and Cecilia Mannof Rockford. PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.2 is ‘‘The Hero Within,” created by Doreen White of Forreston. PhotobyJeffBold Sculpture No.4 is “The Catch,”created by Juan Zelaya of Hoffman Estates.
10 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS Medicare Provider www.schoaffamilychiro.com 815-938-2225 210S.First Avenue POBox307 Forreston,IL61030-0307 Dr.DanielP.Schoaf Palmer Graduate N.I.H.P./FHNProvider SameDayAppointments AllKids/MedicaidProvider SM-ST2007533 Wewouldliketothankeveryonewho sentcardsorgiftsforour60thwedding anniversary.Itisstillfungettingcards andlettersinthemailinthiscomputerage. ThankstoGodforgivingus60yearstogether. ThankYou, Larry&ColleenDikkers JoLynn and Mike Ward to mark 50 years of marriage TheWardfamilyisexcitedto announcethe50thweddinganniversaryofMichaelandJoLynnWard,103 S.ClarkAve,Mt.Morris.Afamilycelebrationisplanned. JoLynnAndersonandMikeWard metin1969attheSatelliteDrive-Inon HittStreet.TheyweremarriedonAug. 26,1972,attheMt.MorrisChurchof theBrethren. JoLynnworkedineducationfor bothMt.MorrisandtheOregonSchool Districtfrom1972until2020whenshe retiredafter28years.Shealsoworked 15yearsatKableNewsinfulfillment anddataentry. JoLynnandhertwinsisterJanwere veryactiveincommunity organizations,includingtheMt.MorrisWomen’sClub,LibraryBoardandasLet FreedomRingcommitteemembers andparadeorganizersformorethan25 years. MikeWardspent31yearsworking forWillet&HofmanninDixonasasurveyorand20yearswithCrestFoods in Ashton,retiringin2015. Mikebeganalongcareerinpublicsafetyinthe1980sasaradiooperatorfor Mt.MorrisPolice,thenserved20yearsontheMt.MorrisFireDepartment,retiringasassistantchiefin2001.HenowservesasatrusteeontheMt.MorrisFire Districtboard. MikeandJolynnhavefivechildren:AnnEtta(Gabe)Young,Mindy,Casey, Kelly(Cheryl)andKyle(Elizabeth).Theyalsohavesixgrandchildren:AnnBrielleandJohnLinneaus(JL)Young,CalebWard,KarlaMendoza,JosiahOsborn MendozaandElijahWard TheWardfamilyspent10yearsdeliveringtheRockfordRegisterStarand DixonTelegraphallacrossMt.MorrisandOgleCounty. TheWardfamilyenjoyedmanyyearsoffamilyvacations,communityinvolvement,travelandsightseeing. Cardsmaybesentto103S.ClarkAve,Mt.Morris,IL,61054. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and JoLynn Ward Wepublishwedding,birth,engagement,andanniversarynoticesforFREE. Emailyoursubmissionto:news@oglecountynews.com. GriefShare Support Group to begin again Aug. 25 at Mt. Morris church DisciplesUnitedMethodistChurch,Mt. Morris,willresumeitsGriefShareSupport Group,beginningThursday,Aug.25,from 6to7:30p.m.,intheFireplaceRoomatthe church,102MapleAve. ThegroupwillmeeteveryThursday eveningthroughNov.17. GriefShareisavailabletoanyoneinthe church,communityorsurroundingtowns. Thecostis$20tocoverthefeeforthe workbook/studyguide Formoreinformation,callthechurch officeat815-734-4853. Registrationwillbeduringthefirst eveningtogetherordirectlythroughthe websiteatwww.griefshare.org GriefShareisasupportgroupthat featuresfaith-basedteachingfocusingon grieftopicsassociatedwiththedeathofa lovedone. TheDVDportionfeaturesnationally respectedgriefexpertsandreal-lifestories ofpeople,followedbyquietlisteningand sharinginasafesmallgroup.Past participantshaverelatedhowhelpfulthe informationandfollow-upfellowshipwere tothem. Manygrievingpeoplefindtheyareonly beginningtheworkofhealingwhen friendsorfamilyhavealreadyreturnedto theirdailyliferoutines. Confidentialityisverymuchapartofthis program.Thebereavementexperience mayberecentoryearsago.Participants willfindencouragement,comfortandhelp ingrievingthedeathofaspouse,child, parent,sibling,otherfamilymemberor friend. Nomatterwhatthecauseofaloved one’sdeath,thisisanopportunitytobe aroundpeoplewhounderstandwhatyou arefeeling. Youwilllearnhowtorecognizethe symptomsofbeingstuckingriefaswell asreceivevaluableinformationabout facingyournewnormalinlifeand renewingyourhopeforthefuture. Eagle’s Nest Art Group offers ‘Create Your Own Glass Art’ class on Sept.3 Eagle’sNestArtGroupisofferingaclass intheartofglassworkonSaturday,Sept. 3,from9:30a.m.tonoonatitsConover SquareMallsecond-floorstudio,201N. ThirdStreetinOregon. Thisworkshopis opentothepublic; membershipin ENAGisnot required. Participantswill beguidedbyglass artistValerie Butcherwhowillassiststudentsin creatinga10-inchroundglassworkofart usingvarioustypesofglassincluding noodles,stringersandfrit. Studentscancreatetheirowndesign. Designscanvaryfromsimplefloralsto designsinspiredbystainedglass. Anexampleofasimpleairballoondesign isshownabove. Classsizeislimitedsothatparticipants canreceiveplentyofindividualattention. Participantsmustwearclosed-toed shoessincetheywillbeworkingwith smallpiecesofglass. Thecostis$60,whichincludesall materials,toolsandthedouble“firing”of eachpiece.Youmustpayinadvanceby creditcardoverthephone. Registerfortheworkshopbycontacting Valerieat815-441-2161.Pleasesignup soonsincespaceislimited. SPECIAL EVENTS
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for atwo-vehicletrafficcrashinvolvinga 2008ToyotadrivenbyCherylA.Parnell,62, ofLeafRiver,and a2010Forddrivenby DannyS.White,58,ofRochelle.Nocitations wereissued.
TerranceB.Harris,Jr.,18,ofOregon,was arrestedat10:24a.m.onanoutstanding OgleCountywarrant.Harris,Jr.,was transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.
At9:48a.m.,policerespondedtothe100 blockofS.8th Streetwhere aparked2012 VolkswagenbelongingtoStevenM. Gruenberg,50,ofOregon,wasstruckbyan unknownvehicleatsomepointthatsame morning.Anyonehavinganyinformation, pleasecontacttheOregonPoliceDepartmentat815-732-2162.
At11:03p.m.,policeobserved adisturbanceinthe200blockofS.7th Street resultinginthearrestofChetL.Harrolle,39, ofChana,fordomesticbattery.Harrollewas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.
FasulowastransportedtotheOgleCounty Jail.Theseviolationsoccurredinthe300 blockofW.WashingtonStreet. Aug.12 At9:29a.m.,policerespondedtothe900 blockofJeffersonStreetwhere aCityof Oregonemployee,JosiahR.Flanagan,26,of Oregon,wasdrivingthe2020Freightliner StreetSweeperandstruck aparked2014 FordbelongingtoToddVoth,53,ofStillman Valley.Nocitationswereissued. RyanD.Holifield,32,ofRockford,was arrestedat8:03p.m.forfelonyaggravated drivingwhilelicenserevoked,andonan outstandingWinnebagoCountywarrant. Holifieldwasalsoissuedcitationsforillegal transportationofalcoholas adriverand speeding,41mphin a30mphzone.Holifield wastransportedtotheOgleCountyJail. Theseviolationsoccurredinthe500blockof GaleStreet. Aug.14 ManjitSingh,35,ofOregon,wasarrested at1:16a.m.fordrivingwhileunderthe influenceofalcohol.Singhwasalsoissueda citationforimproperlaneusage.These violationsoccurredneartheintersectionof WebsterandS.4th Streets. ChadVeitch,31,ofOregon,wasissueda citycitationat12:50p.m.fortheordinance violationofallowinghispropertytohave
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Aug.9 At12:39p.m.,policerespondedtothe South4th andWashingtonStreetintersection
OregonPoliceChiefShawnMelvillereports thefollowingpoliceactivity.
MichaelJ.Allen,27,ofPolo,wasarrested at9:48p.m.fordrivingwhilelicense suspended.Allenwastransportedtothe OgleCountyJail.Thisviolationoccurredin the400blockofW.WashingtonStreet.
BrittanyM.Fasulo,28,ofAshton,was arrestedat9:24p.m.fordrivingwhilelicense suspended.Fasulowasalsoissued acitation foroperatinganuninsuredmotorvehicle.
grassmorethansixinchestall.Thisviolation occurredinthe200blockofJeffersonStreet. Eightparkingcitationsand14verbal warningswereissuedAug.8-14. Pleasenote:Anyarrestslistedaremerely accusationsandthedefendantispresumed innocentunlessprovedguiltyinacourtof law. OREGON POLICE OBITUARIES ElectronicrecyclingAug.26 TheOgleCountySolidWasteManagementDepartment(OCSWMD)willhosta residentialelectronicsrecyclingeventon Friday,Aug.26,from9a.m.to 4p.m.at 909PinesRoadinOregon. ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidents onlyand afreepermitisrequiredin advanceoftheevent. Toobtain afreepermitcall815-7324020oremailsolidwaste@oglecounty. org.Providename,addressandphone numberinyouremailrequest. AccepteditemsincludeallTVsand computermonitors,computers,computer hardwareandcables,laptops,tablets,cell phonesandchargers,printers,FAX machines,scanners,shredders(notubs), copiers,videogamingequipment,DVD/ VCRs,cable/satelliteboxes,stereo equipment,radios,digitalclocks, cameras,calculators,phonesystems, holidaylightstrands,extensioncords, rechargeablebatteries,printerink cartridges,CD/DVDs,andCFLbulbs. Microwaveovensareacceptedandare$5 perunit.Thereis alimitofsevenlargeor bulkyitemsperpermitandonepermitper householdpermonth. FormoreinformationcallOCSWMDat 815-732-4020. SPECIALEVENT
Aug.8 At8:59a.m.,policerespondedtoa disturbancecallinthe900blockofS.4th StreetresultinginthearrestofSamanthaM. Metzger,28,ofOregon.Metzgerwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.
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Usually,entriestakeupthree blocks,buttheweatherkeptsome away,PoloMayorDougKnappsaid. “Peoplewithmeticulouscarsjust don’twanttotakethemoutinthe rain,”henoted. Itrainedon-and-offfromabout 10a.m.tonoon,Knappsaid.There neverwasatorrentialdownpour, though,hesaid. The weatherdidn’tkeepentrant MarkHeckman,ofDixon,away althoughhiswife,SandyHeckman, wasanotherstory.Still,theirentry –ared1966ChevroletNova that wonBestofShow–wasa“joint effort,”hesaid.
ABOVE: Mark Heckman, of Dixon, poses in front ofthe 1966 Chevrolet Nova heand hiswife, Sandy Heckman, enteredin the 33rd annual Polo CarShow on Aug. 13 The vehicle won Best in Show
ThePoloChamberofCommerce’s 50-50rafflepotalsopointedtolower attendance,Knappsaid.Usually,the potisaround$1,000,butthisyearit was$450. CharlieTaber,ofGalt,wasthe winner. at Polo Car Show; event still successful
LEFT: A colorful 1933 Ford Coupe owned by Jesse Rodriguez, of Sterling, was one ofthe entries at theshow.
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13 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 CALLFORAFREE LITERATURE PACKAGE 779-861-3542 ROCKYR@IBYFAX.COM WESPECIALIZEINPORTABLESTRUCTURES! Large orSmall, YouNameIt, We DesignIt, We BuildIt...YOULIKEIT! STOP&SEEOURDISPLAYMODELS 3500 S. CHANARD.,CHANA,IL61015 VisitOur Showroom Appointments Appreciated 2477E.Rte.64•Oregon 815-973-9951 OwnerEricZimmerman CustomCabinets For YourHome sit Our Cabinetry Designed andBuilt Locally •Kitchen •Bath •Laundry •Office •AndMore! SM-ST1968559 ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com Despitesomeinclementmorning weather,eventorganizerssaidthe 33rdannualPoloCarShowwentwell. “Itclearedupforus,butnotquite in time,”saidTammyMerdian,head eventorganizerandmemberofthe PoloChamberofCommerce.“Westill hadagoodshowing.Ithinkwehad72 cars.Everybodywasrealtroopers hangingin.Ireallyappreciatethat.” Thecar showranfrom8a.m.to 3p.m.onAug.13.Vehicleentriestook upbothsidesoftwoblocksofEast MasonStreetindowntownPolo.
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Heckmansaidhehasbeencoming tothePoloCarShowforyears becausehelivesnearbyandwantsto supportPolo. “Theyalwaysdoanicejobbecause ofthewaytheyjudgetheshow,”he said.“Theyhavejudges comeinand they’vebeendoingthatforagood numberofyearsandIlikejudged shows.” Knapp,MerdianandHeckmanall saidtheylookforwardtothe2023 show. “Nextyear,hopefully,it’llbebetterweatherandsuccessfullike usual,”Knappsaid. Merdianechoedhiscomments. Thisyearwasn’tHeckman’sfirst win,andwithplanstoentertheshow againitmightnotbehislast. “Imightbringmytruckback,”he said.“I’vegotseveralcarsthatIshow, soI’llprobablydosomethingdifferentnextyear.”
Therewillbeafunzoneforchildren,youthandadultsofallages. Alunchstand willoperate from 11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.featuringsandwiches,bakedbeans,salads,chipsand desserts.Proceedsfromthelunch benefitmissionsandfunctionsofthe EastJordanChurch. Thisshowisdifferentthanmost tractorshowsintheareabecauseit haslivedemonstrationsofolderfarm machineryandpracticesofyearsago. Anotheradditionthisyearcame aboutafterCOVID-19challenges. “During2020,thecongregationhad beenmeetingoutside undertreesand onthelawnforworshipwhenEast Jordancongregantsdecidedtobuild a pavilion,”Venhuizensaid. “Wehadtalkedaboutaddingan outdoorfacility-coveredroomand openairsidesforoutdoorworship andotherevents.Sowegottogether asachurchin 2020andbuiltit.Itis perfectfortheFarmHeritageFestival.PleasecheckitoutinAugust,” saidKevinDeets,buildingcoordinator.
Theactivefarmmachinedemonstrationswillbeginabout9a.m.and willoccurperiodicallyuntil3:30p.m. Therewillbestaticdisplaysallday. Thisyear’sactivedisplayswillfeatureathreshingmachine,astationarybaler, wagonliftsandelevators, anensilagecutter,acornhusker/ shredderandtractoroperations. Ablacksmithwillbedemonstratingtoolmakingandcrafts.Therewill beanactivitycenterfor kids,youth andadultstotrytheirhandsatpoweringhand-crankeditemssuchasacorn shelleroraropemaker.Therewillbe abouncyhouseforchildren.
“ThefestivalhonorstheChristian familyfarminghistorycommoninthe Midwest.Thecommunity surroundingEastJordanChurchhelpsmake theeventsuccessful.Wearealways lookingfor anyonewithantiquefarm equipmentwhowouldliketodisplay orrun atourshow,”Venhuizensaid. showorforinformationondisplaying antiquefarmingequipment,callVenhuizenat815-946-2513.
14 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS TIRED OF OVERPAYING? OUR PRICE VS. AREA AVERAGE 832N Galena Ave. Dixon| www.valuelab-dixon.com WEACCEPT MEDICARE& MEDICAID Thyroid Panel:.......$111 vs. $409 Lipid:....................$45 vs $200 CBC:.....................$21 vs. $135 815-677-9384 (WITH A DOCTOR’S ORDER) Mon-Fri 7am-4pm • FullServiceOpticalLab •ContactLenses (includingbifocal&specialtylenses) •ComprehensiveEyeHealthExams •Diagnosis/TreatmentofEyeDiseases •GreatSelectionofEyeglass FramesSM-ST1921959 NorthwestEyecare • 815.732.3121 314 W. WashingtonSt.•Oregon,IL www.northwesteyecare.com ShawLocalNewsNetwork STERLING–Ifyou wanttosee whatfarminglookedlikedecadesago, makeplanstoattendthe15thannual FarmHeritageFestival,whichwillbe Saturday,Aug.27,atEastJordan Church,22027PoloRoad,inSterling. Thedaywillstartwithanold-fashionedfarmbreakfastconsistingof scrambledeggs,pancakesandbiscuits andgravyfrom7to9a.m.Ticketsfor thebreakfastare$10foradultsand$5 foryouthuptoage13.Thoseyounger than age5willreceivefreebreakfast Breakfastticketsareavailablefrom churchmembersbeforetheeventor atthe door. Admissionandparking for thefestivalarefree. “Weenjoypromotingourrural Christianheritage.Wehopemany peoplewillcomeouttoenjoythefresh air,learnaboutfarmingpracticesof oldandjusthavefunvisitingwithothers,”saidSteveVenhuizen,show administrator.
See antique equipment, practices at Farm Heritage Festival on Aug. 27 at East Jordan Church ShawMediafilephoto
Afarmanimalzoowillfeature dairycows,sheep,goatsand more.
Gerald Van Dusen ofPolopitches a forkful of wheat straw into Harold Goeking’s threshingmachine while Goeking, also of Polo, watches at the 2019 Farm Heritage Festival at East Jordan United Methodist Church.
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Healsowascitedforspeeding.Ruiz-Vega wasreleasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate. RavinderAkiti,24,ofMacomb,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopinthe19000blockofeast IllinoisRoute64at10:51p.m.Healsowas citedforspeeding.Akitiwasreleasedonan I-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. Aug.15 AustinLawson,24,ofShannon,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopinthe11000blockof northIllinoisRoute26ataround12:21p.m. Lawsonalsowascitedforanexpired registration.Lawsonwasreleasedfromthe sceneonanI-Bondandgivenafuturecourt date. Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumeinnocentuntilproved guiltyinacourtoflaw.
15 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 Aug.5-11 WarrantyDeeds G&WLandCo.Inc.toMatthewJ.Rogers, 146plusonelotonS.RussellRoad,Oregon, $16,000. TimothyJ.GeneMendeztoHaywellLLC Westwood,1016CarrieAve.,Rochelle, $125,200. HeathD.andChristineA.RaleytoBrittany Williams,408LindaAve.,Rochelle, $164,000. LisaMeitltoLarkAlanLeeser,209 Cuyahoga Drive, Dixon, $2,500. FrankR.NascatoShawnShepherd,402W. FultonSt.,Polo,$20,000. DanielandLoriMillertoChristopherT.and MicheleL.Hornung,101W.WashingtonSt., Forreston,$89,500. NathanD.andAmandaS.Boettnerto VictorJ.Francque,113W.MeadowsCourt, Forreston,$166,000. JacobF.andHeatherM.HatchtoNoniaB. Blood,302IllinoisSt.,Oregon,$290,000. RobertW.andMargaretL.Streitto NicholasR.Leisberg,2260S.Chamberlain Road,Lindenwood,$306,500. MyersFamilyFarmsLPtoAndrew Mugrage,oneparcelinByronTownship, $130,000. MichaelandNicoleLanningtoRandalL. andKarenL.Tucker,3976W.BroadSt., GrandDetour,$105,000. DoaneHoldingInc.toThomasandBarbara Songaila,oneparcelinPineRockTownship, Oregon,$80,495.00 CurtD.andTandyL.HowardtoCasey Howard,5135S.RidgeRoad,Oregon, $270,000. PutnamGroupLLCtoSeldalPropertiesLLC, 318,320,322,324,and326LincolnHighway, Rochelle,$585,000. ScottK.andSandraL.Greenfieldto BradleeR.andTessaC.Baker,5669E. GreatviewDrive,Byron,$637,756. QuitClaimDeed HickoryRidgeIIILLCtoSpencerL.and KarenA.Hayden,oneparcelinFlagg Township,Rochelle,$0. Trusteesdeeds AudreyJ.StuckenbergFamilyTrust,Audrey J.Stckenberg,trustee,toShaneRandall Reiniche,306S.FirstAve.,Forreston, $117,000. DorothyL.WeaverRevocableTrust1,Larry D.Weaver,trustee,toEdwardC.Beers,203 W.ElkhornSt.,Polo,$85,000. PatriciaSueDayMedicaidIncomeTrust 11201164,PatriciaSueDay,trustee,to JonathanD.andAngelaL.MartinBakener, 2320W.OregonTrailRoad,Oregon, $282,500. MartinR.WolfeTrust,MartinR.Wolfe, trustee,toOregonTrailRealAgManagement LLC,twoparcelsinPineCreekTownship, Oregon,$0. Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice PROPERTYTRANSFERS OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports thefollowingactivity: Aug.8 AnthonyCuchiara,26,ofRochelle,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopinthe200blockof PowersRoadinRochelleataround2:40p.m. Cuchiaraalsowascitedforaseatbelt violation.Cuchiarawasreleasedona$2,500 I-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. Aug.10 NickoleButler,39,ofForreston,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopattheintersectionof DixonStreetandDivisionAvenueataround 12:06p.m.Butleralsowascitedforexpired registration.Butlerwasreleasedonan I-Bondandgivenafuturecourtdate. ChadrickSims,34,ofPrentiss,Mississippi, wasarrestedfornovaliddriver’slicense afteratrafficstoponInterstate39mile marker110ataround10:47 p.m.Simsalsowascitedfor operatinganuninsured motorvehicleandexpired registration.Simswas givenanI-Bondanda futurecourtdateandwas releasedonscene. Aug.11 XenobiaNunn,32,of Davenport,Iowa,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended andanactiveOgleCountyWarrantaftera trafficstoponInterstate88milemarker77 ataround5:48p.m.Nunnalsowascitedfor operatinganuninsuredmotorvehicleandno validregistration.Shewastransportedto theOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. MiguelOnofre,26,ofElgin,wasarrested fordrivingwhilelicenserevokedaftera trafficstopateastIllinoisRoute64and MulfordRoadataround8:50p.m.Onofre
Theseschargesareaccusationsandthe defendantispresumedinnocentuntilproved guilty. MORRIS POLICE
OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF ACTIVITY Mt.MorrisPoliceChiefMichaelCicchetti reportsthefollowingpoliceactivity. Aug.1 Atapproximately2:30p.m.,police respondedtothe200blockofSunsetLane forareportofadisturbance.Afteran investigation,ChristopherS.Corcoran,65,of MtMorris,wasarrestedandchargedwith
alsowascitedforspeeding 105mphina55mphzone. Hewastakenintocustody withoutincident,transportedtotheOgleCountyJail andheldinlieuofbond. Aug.12 OscarGomez,29,of Rockford,wasarrestedfor drivingwhilelicense revokedafteratrafficstop onInterstate39milemarker107ataround 1:20a.m.Healsowascitedforoperatingan uninsuredmotorvehicleandillegalwindow tint.GomezwastransportedtotheOgle CountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. Aug.14 MoisesRuiz-Vega,24,ofWestPalm, Florida,wasarrestedfordrivingwhilelicense suspendedafteratrafficstopinthe3000 blockofsouthIllinoisRoute251at7:39a.m.
disorderlyconduct.CorcoranwastransportedtotheOgleCountyJailinlieuofbond. Aug.2 Anordinanceviolationcitationwasissued RyanDinkleman,ofthe300blockofECenter Street,foragrass/weedsviolation. Aug.12
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Atapproximately10:10p.m.,police respondedtothe300blockofWMainStreet forthereportofadomesticdisturbance involvingafirearm. Afteraninvestigation,RonaldHighbarger, 79,ofMtMorris,wasarrestedandcharged withdomesticbatteryandaggravated batterywithafirearm. HighbargerwastransportedtotheOgle CountyJailandheldwithoutbond. PublicComplaints...............................36 CitizenAssists......................................13 OrdinanceViolations............................9 TrafficWarnings....................................5
16 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER POSITION Full Time Blackhawk Area CreditUnion Polo Office For details, contact Jessica at: 815-946-3660 -or- email: jessica.reynolds@bacu.org EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2003904 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTEXECUTIVE Dixon Sauk ValleyMedia, part of Shaw Media,a respectedand dominantmediacompany located in Dixon, IL, has a full-time opening in the Advertising Department. Whether you are seeking to make a career change or you are new tothe workforce, comejoin an established growing company! About This Opportunity: This position is responsible for connecting businesses with their audiences ina variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, web-based products, and much more within an established territory in Whitesideand Lee Counties. Somesales experience is desired, but we are seeking aperson with personality, drive,and ambition We arealways willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn. Best of all, we area fun bunch of people to work with! We work hard, but we like to have fun along the way. This position is Monday Friday and offers base pay along with a generous commission program Must have and maintain a validdriver's license, dependable transportation, andproof ofinsurance. Enjoy theRewards of Working Among the Best: In return for your contributions to our success,Shaw Media offersa comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)with company match. Please submit a coverletter along with your resume to: www.shawmedia.com/careers or mail to: Shaw Media AccountExecutive, Attn: Human Resources PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039 Shaw Media is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer Pre-employment background check,motor vehicle record check, anddrug screen required. WANTED: HELP WITH LAWN CARE& also LIGHTHOUSEKEEPING Dixon. Call 815-288-6310 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Assistant Director of the SVCC Police Academy &Security Associate's in Criminal Justiceor related fieldand three years of state, municipaland/or county law enforcement required. National Incident Management Systems 700, 100,200, and 300 certification is required or ability toobtain certification within a one year of hire. Approval from the Illinois Laws Enforcement Training and Standards Board for supervisory and instructional responsibilities within one year of employment. Validdriver's license required. Must be qualified through education/ experiencein curriculum design, program administration / evaluation, instructional methodology, fiscal planning / review / analysis, testing and evaluation, andeducational psychology. Apply online:https://jobs.svcc.edu/postings/1571 Learning Commons Writing Center Instructional Assistant (Part-time) Provide students with writing and reading comprehension support in a variety of ways.Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and experience which provides relevant knowledge and skills required Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and students required. Apply online:https://jobs.svcc.edu/postings/1574 Basketball Announcer Sauk Valley Community College is looking for the next voice of Skyhawk Basketball. Prior experience preferred,but not required. For consideration please submit your resume to: Michael Stevenson, Director of Athletics at michael.p.stevenson@svcc.edu Sauk Valley Community College Attn: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route2 Dixon, IL 61021EOE e-mail: employment@svcc.edu Searchingforanew,greatjob?Looknofurther thanourclassifiedssection.Itwillhelpyou find ajobinnotime. Jobs.ShawLocal.com Dixon– Yard Sale 926N Brinton Thursday & Friday 8:30 to4 Couch,Chaise Lounge, TV Stand, TV's,Antique Chairs, Microwave, Holiday decor, Glassware, Mitre Saw, and much more. Free Roostershatched thisSpring Call 815-973-2252 Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 EMPLOYMENT DIXON GARAGE SALES MT.MORRIS GARAGE SALES STERLING GARAGE SALES FURNITURE WANT TO BUY MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Sterling -Moving Sale 22024Moline Rd Thursday & Friday 2 to6 Games, puzzles, collectibles and much misc. Oak Table 48in. 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17 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS MCLPAsset Company,Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. CherylA.Price; et.al. DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/05/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on September 23,2022 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: PIN16-08-26-477-003 16-08-26-477-002 Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 2190NEverettSt Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subjectto general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay anyassessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1). If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estateafter Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Courtfile toverify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to filenumber 14-22-01810. I3200834 August 19,26,2022September 2,2022 Check our Classification in AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONSDIXON Dixon Square Apts.1540 Freedom Walk 815-284-3409 Wait List Open Subsidized Housing currently accepting applications for 1 & 2BR Apts. Greg&SwanHachmeister, Auctioneers Pecatonica,IL 815-239-1436 www.hacksauction.com I.A.F.L.#44.000128 Auction& Realty Service,Inc. HolderEstate–Live On-Site Two-Day Auction SUNDAY, AUGUST21st@9:30A.M. 7378N. StillmanRd.,Stillman Valley,IL61084 Equipment, Tool,Antique& Collector’s Auction (Located:1-MileN.ofILRt.72) DAYONE! LargeAuction! 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SECTION2.DETERMINATIONTOBORROWFUNDS ItisnecessaryandinthebestinterestsoftheCitytoconstructthe Projectforpublichealth,safetyandwelfare,inaccordancewiththe plansandspecifications,asdescribed,thattheSystem continuetobeoperatedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAct,415ILCS5/1et.Seq.;andthatfor thepurposeofconstructingtheProject,itisherebyauthorizedthat fundsbeborrowedbytheCityinanaggregateprincipalamountnot toexceed$13,000,000.00.
tiveormaterialchangeinthescopeandintentofthisOrdinance, includingbutnotlimitedtointerestrate,preferenceorpriorityofany otherordinancewiththisOrdinance,parityofanyotherordinance withthisOrdinance,orotherwisealterorimpairtheobligationofthe CitytopaytheprincipalandinterestduethePublic WaterSupply LoanProgramwithoutthewrittenconsentoftheIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgency. SECTION5.LOANNOTINDEBTEDNESSOFCITY RepaymentoftheloantotheIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgencybytheCitypursuanttothisOrdinanceshallbemadesolelyfrom the revenuesderivedfromtheoperationoftheSystem,andtheloan doesnotandshallnotconstituteanindebtednessoftheCitywithin themeaningofanyconstitutionalorstatutorylimitation. SECTION6.APPLICATIONFORLOAN TheMayorisherebyauthorizedtomakeapplicationtotheIllinois EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyforaloanthroughthePublic Water SupplyLoanProgram,inaccordancewiththeloan requirementset outin35Ill.Adm.Code662. SECTION7.ACCEPTANCEOFLOANAGREEMENT TheMayorandtheCityCouncilherebyauthorizeacceptanceofthe offerofaloanthroughthePublic WaterSupplyLoanProgram,in accordancewiththeloan requirementssetoutin35Ill.Adm.Code 662.TheloanfundsshallbeusedsolelyforthepurposeoftheProjectasapprovedbytheIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyin accordancewiththetermsandconditionsoftheLoanAgreement. SECTION8.RESERVEACCOUNTS AslongastheCityhasoutstanding revenuebondspayablefrom revenuesofthesystemthatareseniortothe revenuebondauthorizedbythisOrdinance,theCityshallmaintainanaccount,coverage and reservesequivalenttotheaccounts,coveragesand reserves requiredbytheoutstandingordinances. SECTION9.AUTHORIZATIONANDMAYOR TOEXECUTELOANAGREEMENT TheMayorisherebyauthorizedanddirectedtoexecutetheLoan AgreementwiththeIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgency. SECTION10.SEVERABILITY Ifanysection,paragraph,clauseorprovisionofthisOrdinanceshall beheldinvalid,theinvalidityofsuchsection,paragraph,clauseor provisionshallnotaffectanyoftheotherprovisionsofthisOrdinance. SECTION11.REPEALER AllOrdinances,ResolutionsorOrders,orpartsthereof,whichconflict withanyprovisionofthisOrdinanceare,totheextentofsuchconflict,hereby repealed. PASSED bytheCorporateAuthorityonthe15thDayofAugust, 2022. APPROVED onthe15thDayofAugust,2022. DOUGLASE.KNAPP,MayoroftheCityofPolo, OgleCounty,Illinois PUBLISHED inthe Tri-CountyPressonAugust19,2022. ATTEST: SYDNEYBARTELT, CityClerkofPolo,OgleCounty,Illinois Recordof Vote YesNoAbstainAbsent MayorDougKnapp AldermanThomasBardell AldermanJosephKochsmeier AldermanJimBusser AlderwomanBethSundman AldermanKeithChesnut AldermanRandySchoon DATEDthis15thDayofAugust,2022 MOTIONCARRIED____________ MOTIONLOST________________ Certifiedtobeatrueandaccuratecopy,passedandadoptedon theabovedate. (SEAL) SYDNEYBARTELT, CityClerkoftheCityofPolo August19,2022 NOTICEOFINTENTTOBORROWFUNDSANDRIGHTTOFILEPETITION X X X X X X X 6 0 Whatislessthanan inchtallandcanmove almostanything? Whateveryouneedtopartwith–yourcar, yourtruck,yourboat,your house–the classifieds canhelpyoudoit.Callorgo onlinetodaytoplaceyourad. Theclassifiedsection ofthenewspaper!Answer: Question: ? ?? ?? ??? ? est.1851
ThisOrdinance,togetherwithanoticeinthestatutoryform,shallbe publishedoncewithintendaysafterpassageinthe Tri-CountyPress, anewspaperpublishedandofgeneralcirculationintheCity,andif nopetition,signedbyelectorsnumbering10%ormoreofthe registeredvotersintheCity(i.e.137electors)andaskingthatthequestion ofimprovingtheSystemasprovidedinthisOrdinanceandentering intotheLoanAgreementthereforebesubmittedtotheelectorsof theCity,is filedwiththeCityClerkwithin30daysafterthedateof publicationofthisOrdinanceandNotice,thenthisOrdinanceshallbe infullforceandeffect.ApetitionformshallbeprovidedbytheCity Clerktoanyindividual requestingone.
SECTION4.ADDITIONALORDINANCES Ifnopetitionmeetingthe requirementsoftheActandotherapplicablelawis filedduringthe30daypetitionperiod,thentheCorporate AuthoritiesmayadoptadditionalordinancesorproceedingssupplementingoramendingthisOrdinanceprovidingforenteringintothe LoanAgreementwiththeIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgency, prescribingallthedetailsoftheLoanAgreement,andprovidingfor thecollection,segregationanddistributionofthe revenuesofthe system,solongasthemaximumamountoftheLoanAgreement,as setforthintheOrdinanceisnotexceededandthereisnomaterial changeintheProjectorpurposesdescribedherein.Anyadditional Ordinancesorproceedingsshallinallinstancesbecomeeffective inaccordancewiththeActorotherapplicablelaw.ThisOrdinance, togetherwithsuchadditionalordinancesorproceedings,shallconstitutecompleteauthorityforenteringintotheLoanAgreementunder applicablelaw. However,notwithstandingtheabove,theCitymaynotadoptadditionalOrdinancesorAmendmentswhichprovideforanysubstan-
18 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS Lee County,Illinois LAND AUCTION Thursday, September8th,2022 at 10:00AMCT TheAnderson Partnershipfarm realestate,known locallyastheMaierfarm,islocatedapproximately 5milesnorthwestof Compton,IL,or10miles east ofAmboy, IL,or10milesnorthofMendota,IL,or 15milessouthof Rochelle,IL. Thelandisinthe EastHalfofSection31, T38N-R1E, Viola Township, Lee County, IL. Thefarmcontainsatotalof175acres(subjecttosurvey) andwillbesoldin3-tracts.All3tracts representhighly productiveNHELfarmlandwiththevastmajorityhaving Class A soils. Farmersandinvestors,besuretocheck outtheseinvestmentqualitytractsof Lee County, ILfarmland. 175 ACRES(SUBJECT TO SURVEY)•3TRACTS VIRTUALONLINE ANDERSON PARTNERSHIP RepresentingAttorney: MichaelS.Guilfoyle Guilfoyle& StevensonLLP 1316Meriden St.,Mendota,IL61342|(815)539-6711 AuctionManager: KevinHaas(309)264-7767 AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS NOTICEISHEREBYGIVENthat,pursuanttoOrdinanceNo.22-10, adoptedonAugust15,2022,theCityofPoloofOgleCounty,Illinois(the“City”),intendstoenterintoaLoanAgreementwiththe IllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyinanaggregateprincipal amountnottoexceed$13,000,000.00andbearingannualinterestat anamountnottoexceedthemaximumrateauthorizedbylawatthe timeofexecutionoftheLoanAgreement,forthepurposeofpaying thecostsofcertainimprovementstothepublicwatersupplysystem oftheCityofPolo.AcompletecopyoftheOrdinanceaccompanies thisNotice. NOTICEISHEREBYFURTHERGIVENthat,ifapetitionsignedby 137ormoreelectorsoftheCity(beingequalto10%ofthe registeredvotersoftheCity) requestingthatthequestionofimprovingthe publicwatersupplysystemandenteringintotheLoanAgreementis submittedtotheCityClerkwithin30daysafterthepublicationofthis Notice,thequestionofimprovingthepublicwatersupplysystemof theCityofPoloasprovidedintheOrdinanceandLoanAgreement shallbesubmittedtotheelectorsoftheCityattheGeneralElection tobeHeldonNovember8,2022.Apetitionformisavailablefromthe officeoftheCityClerk. CityClerkoftheCityofPolo,OgleCounty,Illinois CITYOFPOLO ORDINANCENO.22-10 ORDINANCEAUTHORIZINGTHECITYOFPOLOOFOGLE COUNTY,ILLINOISTOBORROWFUNDSFROMTHE PUBLIC WATERSUPPLYLOANPROGRAM ADOPTEDBYTHE COUNCIL OFTHE CITYOFPOLO THIS15thDAYOFAUGUST,2022 PublishedinpamphletformbyauthorityoftheCouncilofthe CityofPolo,OgleCounty,Illinois,this15thdayofAugust,2022. ORDINANCENO.22-10 ANORDINANCEAUTHORIZINGTHECITYOFPOLO, OGLECOUNTY,ILLINOISTOBORROWFUNDSFROMTHE PUBLIC WATERSUPPLYLOANPROGRAM WHEREAS,theCityofPolo,OgleCounty,Illinois,operatesits publicwatersupplysystem(“theSystem”)inaccordancewiththe provisionsof65ILCS5/11-139andtheLocalGovernmentDebtReformAct,30ILCS350/1(collectively,“theAct”);and, WHEREAS,theMayorandCityCounciloftheCityofPolo(the “CorporateAuthorities”)havedeterminedthatitisadvisable,necessaryandinthebestinterestsofpublichealth,safetyandwelfareto improvethesystem,includingthefollowing:drillinganddeveloping anew Well#5,anewwellbuildingfor Well#3and#5,anewgeneratorfor Well#4,andtheconstructionofapproximately19,000feetof watermainatvariouslocationsinthewaterdistributionsystematan estimatedconstructioncostof$10,015,000togetherwithanyacquisitionofnecessarylandorrightsinlandandallsurface restoration orotherservicesnecessary,usefuloradvisabletotheconstruction andinstallation(“theProject”),allinaccordancewiththeplansand specificationspreparedbytheconsultingengineerstotheCity;and, WHEREAS,theusefullifeoftheProjectis30years;and, WHEREAS,theestimatedcostofconstructionandinstallingthe Project,includingengineering,legal financialandother relatedexpensesis$11,750,000andthereareinsufficientfunds onhandandlawfullyavailabletopaythesecosts;and, WHEREAS,theloanshallbearaninterestrateasdefinedby35IL Admin.Code662,whichdoesnotexceedthemaximumrateauthorizedbytheBondAuthorizationAct,asamended,30ILCS305/0.01 etseq.,atthetimeofmakingoftheloan;and, WHEREAS,theprincipalandinterestpaymentshallbepayable semi-annually,andtheloanshallmatureinthirty(30)years,whichis withintheperiodofusefullifeoftheProject;and, WHEREAS,thecostsareexpectedtobepaidforwithaloantothe CityfromthePublic WaterSupplyLoanProgramthroughtheIllinois EnvironmentalProtectionAgency,theloantobe repaidfrom revenuesoftheSystemandtheloanisauthorizedtobeacceptedatthis timepursuanttotheAct;and, WHEREAS,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheAct,theCity isauthorizedtoborrowfundsfromthePublic WaterSupplyLoan Program[415ILCS5/19.3]intheaggregateprincipalamountof $13,000,000.00toprovidefundstopaythecostsoftheProject;and WHEREAS,theloantotheCityshallbemadepursuanttoaLoan Agreement,includingcertaintermsandconditions,betweentheCity andtheIllinoisEnvironmentalProtectionAgency; NOW,THEREFORE,BEITORDAINED bytheMayorandCity CouncilofPolo,OgleCounty,Illinoisasfollows: SECTION1.INCORPORATIONOFPREAMBLES TheCorporateAuthoritieshereby findthatthe recitalscontainedin thepreamblesaretrueandcorrect,andincorporatethemintothis Ordinancebythis reference.
SECTION3.PUBLICATION
TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00057 TO: JAMESH. PALLASCH COUNTRYWIDE HOMELOANS INC.GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC OCCUPANTS, TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A Petition forTax Deed on premises described below hasbeenfiledin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX25 Property located at 6 SOUTHSEMI NARY ST.MT. MORRIS, IL.61054 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 08-27-429-012 Said propertywas ppey sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022
TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00077 TO: CHRISTINE JOHNSON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filed in theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX26 Property located at 124E MAIN ST. STILLMAN VALLEY, IL.61084 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 10-01-308-005 Said property was sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022 TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00093 TO:JACKD SPRAY SHIRLEYA SPRAY GENERATIONSCREDIT UNION OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filedin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX27 Property located at 109S MAPLE ST. DAVIS JUNCTION, IL.61020 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 11-23-155-004 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtinsaid county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022
TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00142 TO:RICHARD W. WIESNER,JR OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occu pancy or actual
19 OGLECOUNTY NE WS OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022WHEREAS,TheBoardof TrusteesoftheOregonPublicLibraryDistrict,oftheCountyofOgle,StateofIllinois,haspreparedorcausedtobepreparedatentative formoftheAnnualBudgetandAppropriation forsaid PublicLibraryDistrictforthe fiscalyearbeginningJuly 1,2022andendingJune30,2023andthesamehas beenconvenientlyavailableforpublicinspectionforat leastthirty(30)dayspriortofinalaction thereon;and WHEREAS,apublichearingwasheldasto suchAnnualBudgetandAppropriationOrdinanceonJuly21,2022,noticeofwhichwasgivenatleastthirty(30)dayspriortheretobypublishingnoticethereofinanewspaperofgeneral circulationintheOregonPublicLibraryDistrict;and WHEREAS,allotherlegal requirementshave beendulycompliedwithbytheBoard of TrusteesoftheOregonPublicLibraryDistrict; NOW,THEREFORE,BEITORDAINEDBYTHEPRESIDENTANDBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHEOREGONPUBLIC LIBRARYDISTRICT,INTHE COUNTYOFOGLE,STATEOFILLINOIS,ASFOLLOWS: Section1:Thatthefollowingsums,orsomuchthereof asbylawmaybeauthorized,beandthesameareherebybudgeted,setasideandappropriatedforthespecifiedLibraryPurposesforthefiscalyearbeginningJuly 1,2022andendingJune30,2023;andtheobjects and purposesforwhichsaidappropriationsaremade,and theamountstherebyappropriatedareasfollows;to-wit: FORCORPORATEPURPOSES[75ILCS16/35-5]: l.Forautomation $8,500.00 2.Forlibrary materials $36,000.00 3.Forstaff salaries&benefits$172,550.00 4.Forprofessionalfees a.accounting $1,800.00 b.legalfees $3,500.00 $5,300.00 5.Forsummer readingprogram$1,500.00 6.Forprogrammingandadvertising$12,000.00 7.ForlibraryDevelopment a.miscellaneousexpenses$500.00 b.mileage & expenses$1,200.00 c. professionalmemberships $350.00 d.workshops&education$1,000.00 $3,050.00 8.Forcontractualservices a.copier contract$1,000.00 b.Computer support$4,500.00 c.technology $1,500.00 d.miscellaneous$2,000.00 $9,000.00 9.Forpostage $2,000.00 10.ForArt restoration&galleryexpense$6,500.00 11.Forsupplies $5,500.00 12.Fortelephone& utilities $4,800.00 13.For libraryequipment/furniture $1,000.00 14.For contingencies $15,000.00 15.For miscellaneousexpenses$6,500.00 TOTAL$289,200.00 FORSOCIALSECURITY FUNDPURPOSES [40ILCS5/21-110; 21-110.1]: l.SocialSecurity (FICA/Medicare) Taxes$21,500.00 TOTAL$21,500.00 FORILL.MUNICIPALRETIREMENT FUND [40ILCS5/7-105;7-171]: l.IllinoisMunicipalRetirementFund$22,840.00 TOTAL$22,840.00 FORAUDITPURPOSES[75ILCS16/30-45and 50ILCS310/9]: l.ContractualServices-Audit $8,000.00 TOTAL $8,000.00 FORLIABILITY,WORKERS’COMPENSATION ANDUNEMPLOYMENTINSURANCE, [745ILCS10/9-107]: l.Insurance(includingpublicliabilityinsurance; propertydamage(fire)insurance;treasurer’sbond) $16,500.00 2.Insurancespecialtycollection$9,600.00 3. RiskManagement/Loss ControlProgram $25,000.00 4. Workers’compensationinsurance$2,000.00 5.Contingency $5,000.00 TOTAL$58,100.00 FORBUILDINGMAINTENANCEFUND:[75ILCS 16/35-5]: l.BuildingMaintenanceCosts: a. repairs&maintenance$20,500.00 b. custodian $3,500.00 $24,000.00 2.Contingency $2,500.00 TOTAL$26,500.00 FORTHEPURPOSEOFA WORKINGCASH FUND [75ILCS16/35-35]: l.For WorkingCashFund $190,000.00 TOTAL$190,000.00 FORSPECIALRESERVEFUND [75ILCS16/40-50]: l.BuildingFund $180,000.00 2.Contingency $5,000.00 TOTAL$185,000.00 Section 2: Appropriatedfortheforegoingexpenses from: ProjectedcashonhandJuly1,2022$6,000.00 SpecialReserveFund$ 185,000.00 SocialSecurityFunds $9,000.00 WorkingCashFunds $123,500.00 Miscellaneousgiftsanddonations$20,000.00 Incomeofinterest $5,200.00 Passportfees $20,000.00 Personalproperty replacementtaxes$15,000.00 Specialpurposegrants $11,000.00 Photocopy,cards,fax, andmiscellaneous $13,500.00 Tax for GeneralCorporate Library purposes $200,000.00 TaxforSocialSecuritypurposes$12,500.00 TaxforIll.MunicipalRetirementFund$22,840.00 TaxforAuditpurposes $6,500.00 TaxforLiabilityandInsurance$58,100.00 Taxfor WorkingCashFund $66,500.00 TaxforMaintenancepurposes$26,500.00 Expectedcash onhandJune30,2023$0 Section3:AnyunexpendedbalancesintheGeneralLibraryFund,andMaintenanceFundappropriationswillbedepositedintotheSpecialReserveFund pursuanttoaplaninaccordancewith Article40of Chapter75,Illinois CompiledStatutes. Section 4:TheSecretaryoftheOregonPublicLibrary Districtisherebyauthorizedanddirectedtohavethis Ordinancepublishedatleastonceinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationwithinthislibrarydistrict. Section5:ThisOrdinanceshallbeinfull forceandeffectfollowingitspassage,approvalandpublicationasprovidedbylaw. PassedbytheBoardof TrusteesoftheOregonPublicLibraryDistrictandapprovedby thePresidentthereofthis21stdayof July, 2022. BOARDOFTRUSTEESOFOREGON PUBLICLIBRARYDISTRICT By:____________________ _____ItsPresident ATTEST:___________ ______Secretary STATEOFILLINOIS) )SS. COUNTYOFOGLE) CERTIFICATE I,RachelBrunner,doherebycertifythatIamthe dulyappointed,qualifiedandnowactingSecretaryoftheOregonPublic LibraryDistrictinthe CountyofOgleandStateofIllinois;thatattached heretoisatrueandcorrectcopyoftheAnnual BudgetandAppropriationOrdinanceNo.20223forthefiscalyearJuly1,2022toJune30,2023. IfurthercertifythattheAnnualBudgetandAppropriationOrdinancewasdulypassedbytheBoardof TrusteesofsaidLibraryDistrictatameetingthereofheldon the21stdayofJuly,2022;thatsaidOrdinancewasduly passedbyyeaandnayvotethereonwithatleastamajorityofalltheBoardof Trusteeshavingvotedyeaon theadoptionandpassagethereofandapprovedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofIllinoispursuant tothenoticeandpublicationthereofas requiredbylaw. IfurthercertifythatsaidAnnualBudgetandAppropriationOrdinancecontainsanestimateof revenues,bysources,anticipatedtobe received by theOregonPublicLibraryDistrictinthefiscalyear. INWITNESSWHEREOF, Ihavesignedmynamein myofficialcapacityastheSecretaryoftheBoardof TrusteesoftheOregonPublicLibraryDistrict,atOregon, Illinois,this21stdayofJuly,2022. Secretary,OregonPublicLibraryDistrict ORDINANCE2022-3 ANNUAL BUDGETANDAPPROPRIATIONORDINANCEFORTHEFISCAL YEARBEGINNINGTHE1ST DAYOFJULY, 2022ANDENDINGTHE30TH DAYOFJUNE2023 August19,2022 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-0003 TO: DALE W. SCHANDELMEIER RHONDA SCHANDELMEIERVILLAGE OF FORRESTON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S CountyClerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A Petition forTax Deed on premises described below hasbeenfiledin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX24 Property located at 402 W WHITEOAK RD.FORRESTON, IL.61030 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 02-28-381-006 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such pplic courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO.22-2 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVYAND ASSESSA A TAXFOR OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF OGLE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FORTHE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY1,2022 AND ENDING JUNE30,2023 BE ITORDAINED, thatthe Oregon PublicLibrary District of the County of Ogle, Stateof Illinoisshall levya tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said District,for building and maintenance purposes, subject to the right of the electorsin said District to petition and require anelection concerning the imposition of such tax, pursuant to 75 ILCS16/35-5. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption ofthe ordinance, itshall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Oregon PublicLibrary DisyD trict and itis effectiveimmediately upon adoption. INWITNESS WHEREOF, we havehereunder set our hands in Oregon, Illinois this 21st day of July, 2022. 1. The specific number of voters required to signa petition requesting that the question of adoptionof the ordinance be submitted to the electors of the District is387. 2. The petition must be filed onor before August30, 2022. 3. The referendum would be held April 4,2023. RachelBrunner Secretary ofthe Board of Trustees of Oregon Public Library District c/o OregonPublic LibraryDistrict 300Jefferson St Oregon, IL61061 August19,2022
20 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Aug19,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS MCLPAsset Company,Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. CherylA.Price; et.al. DEFENDANTS 2022FC16 NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/05/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on September 23,2022 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auctionto the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: LOTS 9 AND 10 IN THE PLAT OF THURM SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION26, IN TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK H OF PLATS, PAGES 76 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE IN OGLECOUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATEDINTHE COUNTYOF OGLEAND STATES OF ILLINOIS. PIN16-08-26-477-003 16-08-26-477-002 Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 2190NEverettSt Mount Morris, IL 61054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paidby the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subjectto general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation asto quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS"condition. The saleisfurther subject toconfirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takesplaceafter 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1). If the saleisset asideforany reason, the Purchaser atthe sale shall beentitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchasershall haveno further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the soleresponsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants orother individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property willNOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Courtfile toverify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OFANORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney:Codilis& Associates, P.C.,15W030North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630)794-9876.Please refer to file number 14-22-01810. I3200834 August19,26,2022 September 2,2022 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES pa yo possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deed on premises described below has been filedin theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX28 Property located at 210N.3RD ST. OREGON, IL. 61061 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 16-03-155-010 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The periodof redemption will exmp pire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtin said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.
TAKENOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2018-00148 TO: DALE A. HARRIETTVICKIEL. HARRIETT CITY OFOREGON OCCUPANTS,TENANTS SPOUSE'S County Clerk of OGLE County: Personsin occupancy or actual possession of said property,Unknown owners or parties interested insaid landorlots A PetitionforTax Deedon premises described below hasbeen filed in theCircuitCourt of OGLE County,IllinoisasCase #2022TX29 Property located at 511 S. 6TH ST. OREGON, IL. 61061 Legal Description or Permanent IndexNo. 16-03-306-006 Said propertywas sold on 11-5-19 for delinquent taxes for the year 2018. The period of pe redemption will expire on 11-4-22. On 2-2-23 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such courtinsaid county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY JosiahaR.Wills Plaintiff Vs. Debra Jo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons Defendant 2022-DN-46 CaseNo. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE ISGIVEN YOU, DebraJo Wills a/k/a Debra Jo Plemmons, 905 Eaton St Savannah, IL 61074, defendants, that this casehas been commenced Inthis Court againstyou and other defendants, askingVerifiedPetition for Dissoultion and for otherrelief UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise fileyour appearance inthis case in the office of the OgleCounty CircuitClerk, Ogle County Judicial Center 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, IL 61061 on or before October 25,2022 10:30 am, Rm 204A, JUDGMENT OR DECREEBY DEFAULT MAYBE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THECOMPLAINT. Witness: August 4th,2022 Kimberly A. Stahl (Clerk of the CircuitCourt) By: TB (Deputy) (Plaintiff's attorney orplaintiffifheis not represented by an attorney) Name JosiahaR.Wills Address Western Illinois Correction Center 2500 Rt.99 South Mt Sterling, IL 62353 August12,19,26, 2022 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY theCity of Bryon, an Illinois Municipal Corporation vs. Unknown Heirs andLegatees of Diana Mason,Tax Lien Investments, Realtax Developers,LTD,Webster Bank,N.S., Sandra Arndt, Michael Mason,Donald Mason,Unknown Heirsand Legatiees,James Mason,Nicole Mason,Unknown Heirsand Legatees of Linda S. Huffman and Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants 2022-MR-13 CaseNo. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Diana Mason, Tax Lien Investments, Realtax Developers, Ltd., Webster Bank, N.A., Sandra Arndt, Michael Mason, Donald Mason, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of James Mason, Nicole Mason, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Linda S. Huffman, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants, that this casehas been commenced in this Court againstyou and other defendants, asking an order declaring abandoned the propertycommonly known as 412 East 2nd Street, Byron, IL 61010, PIN:0532-178-002, and for other relief and legallydescribed as: LOT FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) OF THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE, NOW CITY OF BYRON, ALSO, THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THAT PARTOF THE VACATED ALLEYLYINGEAST OF AND ADJOINING SAIDLOT FOUR (4); SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BYRON, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. UNLESS YOU file an answer orotherwise make your appearance inthis case in the office of the OgleCounty CircuitClerk, Ogle CountyCourthouse of 106 South 5th Street, Suite 300, Oregon, Illinois61061, on or before September 15, 2022, A JUDGEMENTOR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAYBE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THECOMPLAINT. Witness: August9,2022 Kimberly A. Stahl (Clerk of the CircuitCourt) By: Matt(Deputy) (Plaintiff's attorney orplaintiffifheis not represented by an attorney) orney) SOSNOWSKI SZETO, LLP Attorney for City of Byron 6735Vistagreen Way, Suite 300 Rockford,IL61107 815-900-7272 August19,26, September2,2022
PublicNotice is hereby given that onJuly 25, 2022,a certificate was filed in the office of the CountyClerk of OgleCounty, Illinois,setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transactingthe business known as, Total Maintenance Services located at 4930 W PondRd Leaf River, IL 61047 Dated this25th day of July,2022. LauraJCook CountyClerk August5,12,19, 2022
ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE
TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, Petitioner Aug. 19,26, September2,2022
IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID BRUCE JAKUBEC, Deceased. No.2022-PR-54 CLAIMNOTICE NOTICEis givenof the death of DAVID BRUCE JAKUBEC. Letters of Office wereissued on June30,2022to JOHN JAKUBEC, who is the legal representative of the Estate. The attorney for the estate is GaryL.Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Claims against the estate may befiled on or before February 8,2023, that date being at least 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,ifmailing or delivery is required bySection 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever dateis later. Any claimnot yc filed bythe requisite date stated aboveshall be barred. Claims against the estate may befiled in the Office ofthe Ogle County CircuitClerk Probate Division at the Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon,IL 61061, or withthe estate legal representative, or both. Copies ofthe claims filed with the CircuitClerk's Office--Probate Division, must bemailed or delivered tothe estatelegal representative and to his attorney withinten days after it has been filed. DATED: July 29, 2022 GaryL.Ecklund GaryL.Ecklund #0710822 Attorney forEstate 4023Charles Street Rockford,IL61108 (815)229-5333 gary@rockriverlaw .com August5,12,19, 2022
QUARTERLY MEETING DATESOREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER PENSION FUND MAY1,2022 THRUAPRIL 30, 2023 Wednesday June 8,2022 Wednesday September14, 2022 Wednesday December 14, 2022 Wednesday March8,2023 Meetings called to order at 5:30 P.M. Special or adjourned meetings maybe called from time totime. ALL Meetingsto be held in the office of the Trustees, Oregon Fire Protection Administration Building, 106 South First Street, Oregon, Illinois. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDOF TRUSTEES OF THE OREGON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER PENSION FUND, IN MEETING ASSEMBLED DATEDMay 11,2022. Steve Carr President August19,2022