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VOLUME156NO.20• SERVINGTHE FORRESTONAREASINCE1865 Friday,September 23,2022•$1.00 Onesection •24pages Published every Friday by OgleCounty Newspapers, adivision of Shaw Media PETTING ZOO
TheSummerhill Huskies4-H Clubhosted apettingzoo at BerryViewFarmOrchard on Sept.18. Clubmembersbroughttheir animalsincludinga pony,rabbits, agoat and aduck. Theorchardwill beone of thestops at this Saturday’sBackRoads Market. Storyonpage4. INDEX Betty’sColumn........6 Classifieds.........21-24 Colbert Column......15 LibraryNews ............2 Mt.Morris Police 14 Otto’s Column..........6 PropertyTransfers..18 SheriffActivity. ......18 Sports.................15-19 DEATHS NEWS NEWS Appeal Denied Polo officialsuphold arulingthata homeisunfit to livein. /9 FestivalNears Autumnon Parade is slated forSaturdayandSunday, Oct.1-2inOregon. /20 Onthe Prairie TheNachusaGrasslandshostedits annual Autumnonthe Prairie. /3 JohnA. Bartelt, Page 10
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Autumn onthePrairiedrewabout930visitorsandrecruited70volunteers,Kleimansaid.
Therewasn’treallyanythingnewatthis year’sevent,butthey’realwaysmakingadjustmentstoimproveAutumnonthePrairiebased onfeedback,Kleimansaid.
NachusaGrasslandsisa4,000-acrepreserve consistingoflargeremnantprairie,woodlands andwetlandsbeingreconnectedthroughhabitatrestoration,accordingtotheconservancy’s website.Itcreates“oneofthelargestandmost biologicallydiversegrasslandsinIllinois.”
“That’sprettyhighforus,”hesaid.“We mighthavehad1,200fiveyearsagowhenwe firstgotbison,butgettingnear1,000isapretty solidnumber.”
Nearly1,000peopleflockedtotheNachusa GrasslandsonSaturdayforthereturnof AutumnonthePrairie.
Autumn on Prairie draws nearly 1,000 visitors
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“Frequently,thebisonwereverycloseby andpeoplewerevisiblyexcitedtoseethemup close,”hesaid.“Wealsohadhikingtoursevery half-hourand mostofthosewerefullall day long,too.”
Visitorsfilledfivewagonsonridestolook forbison,Kleimansaid.
AlexT.Paschal-apaschal@shawmedia.com ABOVE: Visitors check out the bison herd at the Nachusa Grasslands’ annual Autumnon the Prairie. LEFT: Amalebison stands guard in the prairie duringAutumnon the Prairie on Saturday. The eventalso offered hikes (below) andeducational displays and wagon tours on the prairie to see thebisonherd.
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“Thedaywentverysmoothly,”saidBill Kleiman,NachusaGrasslandsprojectdirector. “Theweatherwasexcellent–sunnyandwarm, butnothot.”
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Participantscanspendtheday travelingthecountrysideamidcorn fieldswhilemakingfourstopsalong theway,eachfeaturingavarietyof itemstopurchase.
SydneyBartelt,PoloCityClerk,isnotifyingthecitizensof Polothatpetitionsmaybepickedupandcirculatedforthe April4,2023,consolidatedelection,startingSept.20,atCity Hall,115S.FranklinAvenue.
Boardmemberspresentwere DustinFinkle,President,Charlie Clothier,Treasurer,JohnHopkins,
pumpkinsandoldfinds.
BerryView Orchard and Hough’s Maple Lane Farms are two of the stops on the Back Roads Market scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24.
northofMt.Morris
Pictured, left to right, are EMT Denise Clothier, Paramedic April Rivers, Polo Fire Board Secretary John Hopkins, Paramedic Sabrina Stock, Polo Fire Board Trustee Ken Yingling, Ogle CountyBoard Member Susie Corbitt, Polo Fire Chief Jim Ports, Polo Fire Board President Dustin Finkle, Polo Fire Board Treasurer CharlieClothierand Polo Fire Board TrusteeLon Feary.
ThethirdannualBackRoadsMarketisSaturday,Sept.24,from9a.m.to 4p.m.
Petitionpacketsmaybeaccessedatwww.oglecounty.org.
OnAug.15,OgleCountyBoard memberSusieCorbittattendedthe PoloFireProtection Districtmonthly boardmeetingtopresentacheckin thesumof$16,000tothePoloFireand
Polo fire district receives $16,000 grant from county
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Third annual Back Roads Market returns Sept. 24
Initsgrantapplication,thePolo FireProtectionDistrictindicatedto theOgleCountyBoarditsintentto purchaseaStrykerpowerloadsystem foritsprimaryambulance.
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“Suchapowerloadsystemallows theambulance cottobe fullysupportedthroughouttheloadingand unloadingprocesses,ratherthanrelyingonthestrengthofEMSpersonnel alone.Thisboostsboth EMSoperator andpatientsafety.Additionally,the systemhelpsdecreasetheneedfor extramanpower,whichisoftennecessarywhenloadingandunloadingbariatricpatients,”saidDeniseClothier,a PoloEMTinanewsrelease.“Overall,
•BerryViewOrchard,7504West MidtownRoad.Avariety ofjuicy apples,aroniaberries,afarm store
filledwithtreats,locallymadeSimple ComfortsCandles,Lynnie’sKitchen goodies,NelsonFarmsMeatsand muchmore.Grabanaroniaberrylem-
“Uponreviewoftheapplication madebythePoloFireProtectionDistrict,theOgleCountyBoardagreedto grantanawardtoPoloFiretopayonehalfofthetotalcostoftheStryker powerloadsystem,whichis$32,010,” Clothiersaid.
•Hough’s MapleLaneFarms,3788 NorthMountMorrisRoad,inMt.Morris.Satisfyyourmaplecravings, choosingfromsyrup,cinnamonrolls andcandies.Alsofindsomelocal honey,freshvarieties ofgarlic,popcorn,dogtreats,mums,plants,gourds,
•“FunkyJunk”andmore,6410 WestGroveRoad.Vendorsherewill havevintagegoods,refurbishedfurni ture, retroitems,primitives,relics, collectibles,junkyjack-o’-lanterns andmore.Grabsomeyummybaked goodsfromBobbi’sCountyCatering. Foodconcessionsatthislocationwill beservedbySunsetGolfClub.
ThePolo FireProtectionDistrict recentlywasawardedagrantthrough anOgleCountyCommunityGrant programaspartoftheAmericanRescuePlanActof2021,whichmadegrant fundsavailabletocommunitiesand entitieswhowereadverselyaffected bytheCOVID-19pandemic.
TheOgleCountygrantawardprovidesthePoloFireProtectionDistrict withthesumof$16,000towardthepurchaseandinstallationoftheStryker system.Theremainingone-halfofthe cost willbepaiddirectlybythePolo FireProtectionDistrict.
PoloAmbulanceDistrictBoardmembers.
Secretary,LonFeary,Trusteeand KenYingling,Trustee.Alsopresent wereChiefJimPorts,ParamedicApril Rivers,ParamedicSabrinaStockand EMTDeniseClothier.
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Filingdatesforcandidatesfortheconsolidatedelectionare fromDec.12throughDec.19.Officestobeelectedare AldermanforWardI,WardIIandWardIII,allforafour-year term,andAldermanWardIIforatwo-yearterm.
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Ogle packets available
OgleCountyClerkLauraJ.Cookannouncedthatpetition packetsfortheconsolidatedelectiononApril4,2023,willbe availableSept.20ontheOgleCountywebsite.
PetitionsmaybepickedupatCityHall,Mondaythrough Fridayfrom8a.m.tonoonand1to5p.m.Foradditional information,call815-946-3514.
onade slushieandthebestfreshcider doughnuts.Foodconcessions atthis locationwillbegourmetgrilledcheese servedbyJen’sArtisanBreads.
theadditionofthepowerloadsystem isexpectedtoreducecaregiverinjuries,improvejobperformanceandsatisfactionfortheEMSstaffandprovide increasedservicetopatientsinPolo andthesurroundingcommunity.”
Petitions for Polo’s April 4, 2023, consolidatedelection
Thisyear’sstopsare:
•VintageChicksandFeeds,700Illi noisRoute72,LeafRiver.Browse throughthisquaintstorefilledwith vintagewares,soaps, lotion,local honey,antiques,barngoodsandso muchmore.
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NicholsCemeteryison hisproperty. Heevenwentout,cleanedoffthecemeteryandsentmeapicture.
IwasnotfamiliarwiththecemeterysoIemailedDavidPooletogethis inputsincehisfatherhadhelpedget theWebsterCemeteryrestoration going.Davidinformedmethatthe
Thenwebecameawareofsomeold cemeteriesthatwedidnothaveany informationoninourfilesatthe museum.ThefirstonewastheWebsterCemeterythathadbeenaccessed bytheMilledgevilleBlacktopfor a numberofyearsandthenforgotten.
Thereitwas,outthereonthehill side,withallthestonesstillthere. Suchabeautifulquietplace.Davidhas offeredtotakeusouttherethisfall andwecertainlywillgosincewehave noinformationinourfilesonthisold, oldspot.
Oneofthoseburialplots wasthe restingspotforEdwardB.Webster whowasaPvt.InCo.D35ILInfantry oftheCivilWar.
IstheOgleCountyOldCemetery PreservationCommitteestillinexis tence?Whoisresponsibleforkeeping theseplacescleanedup?Cantheybe visitedbythepublic?Wedonotwant themtobecomeasRussellPoolesaid, “Aterriblemess”again.
ThecellphoneremindsmeIamgettingolder. Whatwilltelephonesbelikeinanother100years?
smallchildrenwhohaddiedsoonafter thefamiliesarrivedinthisarea.Itwas atoughlife andchildrenwhobecame sickmanytimesdidnotsurvive.
HowtopronounceTelephoneNumbers Pronouncetelephonenumbersintheorderprinted,for example,five-oh-seven,or507L.
Search to findold, forgottencemeteries continuing
Thisdirectoryhassixpagesexplaininghowto usethetelephone.Onepageisusedtolistlocalnumbers.Theyadvisetopleasedonotcopyoldlistsof numbersonthelistwithoutfirstmakingsurethat theyarecorrect.Usethetelephonedirectoryto checklocalcallsorcalltheoutoftownexchangesfor longdistancephonenumbers.
•OttoDickisaretiredteacherandhasresearched OgleCountyhistoryforseveralyears.
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WewanttoresearchtheNichols familyabitmoreandthenthinkabout howwillwereachtheseoldcemeteries inyearstocome.
Howtomakealongdistancecall –First,determinewhetherthelowerpriceStationtoStationservicecanbeused orwhetherPerson toPersonserviceismoresuitable.Second,askyouroperatorfor LongDistance.WhenyouroperatorforLongDistanceanswersgiveherthetelephonenumber.The operatorwillaskyoutowaitatthetelephonewithouthangingupyourreceiverorshewillrequestyou tohangupthereceiveruntilyouarecalled.
TorecalltheOperator –Onacommonbattery telephone,merelyliftthereceiverfromthehook, movethereceiverhookupanddownslowlythreeor fourtimes.OnaMagnetotelephonegivethehandle onequickturn.
ObtainCorrectTelephoneNumber –Always obtainthecorrectnumberfromthedirectorybefore youmakeacall.Ifthedesirednumberisnotinthe directory,callInformation.
Thecontinuoususeofapartylineislimitedto fiveminutes.RuralServiceisfurnishedonlywhere atleasttwosubscribersaresecuredforeachone mileoflinebuilt.Telephone directoriescontaining thelistingsofsubscribers,issuedfromtimetotime bythetelephonecompanyfreeofchargeareand remainthepropertyoftheTelephoneCompany.
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Lindafoundanarticledoneby AndyMillsin1997onthisold cemetery longforgotten.TheOgleCounty OldCemeteryPreservationCommitteealongwithRussellPooledecidedit wastimetoreclaimthistangledmess onsection23inEaglePointTownship. Iamnotcertainhowtheyevengotto it.PerhapsoverapathstillpartofWilson’sMillRoadofyearsago.
TheNicholsfamilycametothis area in 1836 with John Waterbury and thegroupwascalledtheDelawareColony.TheycametoruntheUndergroundRailroad.JohnWaterburywas partofourfamilyandIhaveabig binderofallthepeoplewhotookpart inthathistoricalevent.
Regulations
These arejust some ofthe ads and information that appeared in the 1931 telephone directory.
Mostoftheburialplotswereof
urAmericanLegionhas beenworking onfinding whereallthelocalveterans havebeenburied soeachMemorial Day they can be honored. We had a fairlygoodlistinourfileatthe museumthathadbeenputtogether a numberofyearsagosotheystarted workingwiththatlistfirst.
Nowwehavethesedarnedphonesthatcanbe usedanywhere,takephotos,viewtheinternet,keep arecordofphonecalls,giveweatherwarnings,give messages,etc.
EaglePointTownshipfundedthe reconstructionoftheWebsterCemetery.Whiletheoldstonesthatmarked theoldplotsprobablywerescattered aroundthehillside,theywereplaced inanorderlyfashion.
WhileLindawasresearchingthe WebsterCemetery,sheemailedme thatshefoundanothercemeteryin thatarea.ItwastheNicholsCemetery. Ihadneverheardofthatandyetwhen sheemailedmethematerialabout MaryNicholswhowasburiedtherein 1850,Iwasinstantlyfamiliarwiththe family.
Extensiontelephones,carefullylocatedtosave stepsandtimeaddgreatlyintheconvenienceofthe home.Intheupperhallofyourhomeortherearhall ofyourapartment,atthebedside,inthekitchen, extratelephonesmaketheday’sworkeasier,and theyareaprotectionineveryway.Youwillfindthe additionalcostsurprisinglysmall.
Betty Obendorf
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Wewerepleasedtohaveuncovered aveteranlongforgotten.Lindawill nowresearchhimalittlefurthersowe havemoreinformation.NextMemorialDaythecommitteewillplace somethingonhisgrave.Maybenothinghaseverbeenplacedonhisgrave.
Thisappearedinthe1931DeKalb-OgleTelephone Company’s“AlphabeticalTelephoneDirectory of Oregon,Illinois”
•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.
HowToSpeak –Speakslowly,clearlyand directlyinthetelephonewiththelipsabouthalfan inchfromthemouthpiece.Yourvoicewillcarry muchbetterifyoudo.
1931 directory offers tips on how to make a phone call
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TheOregonDepotislocatedat401Collins St.inOregon.
Nothingforthechilicanbepreparedbefore 8a.m.thedayofthecook-off,including cookingofmeatorslicingofvegetables.All fooditemsmustbestorebought;meatcan bepurchasedfromaprofessionalprocessing company.
Schoolboardcandidateswillfilepetitions withtheCountyClerk’sOfficeinOregonfrom Dec.12-19,8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,Monday throughFriday.
Judgeswilldoblindtastetestingofthe chilientries.ForthePeople’sChoice,anyone
The14thannualLarryLannenMemorial BloodDrivewilltakeplacealongsidethechili cook-off.Blooddonationscanbemadefrom 10a.m.to3p.m.
LarryLannenMemorialBloodDrive
Teamsmustprovidetheirowncooking utensilsandboothequipment,including
FilingofPetitions:
Therearefourawards,eachofwhich comeswithacashprize.TheJudges’Choice prizeis$100,thePeople’sChoicewinner gets$50,andtheNontraditionaland Showmanshipwinnerseachget$25.
Reserveyourspottodaybycompletingthe registrationformbyNov.18atwww. polochamber.org.Thecostis$20perspot forupto8feetoftablespace.
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Allothercandidatesmustfiletheir petitionsfromDec.12-19withtheirlocal electionofficial.
TheGermanValleyHistoricalMuseum,805 ChurchStreet,willbeopenfrom1to4p.m. onSunday,Sept.25.
Those Were the Days program
Craft fair
powercords.
Foradditionalinformation,contactPolo ChamberofCommerceTreasurerJoshFaivre at815-499-1322,oremailpolochamber@ gmail.com.
QuakerbeganoperationsinOregon,selling thebusinesstoCookManufacturingin1972. FredSmithcametoOregontomanagethe Cookoperationsandin1988Fredboughtthe businesswenowknowasF.N.Smith Corporation.Welookforwardtoyour attendanceatthisDepotsession.”
whowantstotrysomechiliisabletovote.
POLO CHAMBER
Eachyear,thePoloChamberofCommercerecognizestwoPolocitizens–one asCitizenoftheYearandoneasVolunteer oftheYear.
At1:30p.m.,“Educationinthe1850s”will bepresentedbyMichaelEaton.Learnhow 1850steacherstaughttheirsubjectsand howthosesubjectscomparewiththose taughttoday.
Thereisnoadmissionchargebutdonations areappreciated.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Eligiblenomineesshouldconsistentlyshow civicleadershipthroughvolunteerismand servicetotheircommunity.Services providedtothecommunityshouldbebased onvolunteerismoutsideofthenominee’s normalemploymentduties.
“DavidstartedatF.N.Smithin1979asa machinistandiscurrentlyasalesengineer,” saidChrisMartin,Depotvolunteer.“Thiswill bearichhistorybeginningin1949when
ThereisanewlocationfortheCraft& Vendorshowthisyear.ItwillbeheldatPolo CommunityHighSchool,100S.UnionAve. Theshowwillbefrom10a.m.to3p.m. Setupbeginsat9am.
• ELECTION
Clickon“CountyClerk”underDepartments,then“Elections.”Next,select “ConsolidatedElection–April4,2023and “LocalElectionOfficial(PetitionPackets). Thenecessaryformsandinformationisavailabletoprint.
Chili cook-off Sept.24
Packetsforschoolboardwillbeavailable attheCountyClerk’sOffice.Candidatesmay begincirculatingtheirpetitionsonSept.20.
Petitionpacketsforcities,villages,park districts,forestpreserve,fireprotection districtsandlibrarydistrictswillbeavailable atthelocaldistrictoffices.
Forfurtherinformation,callCookat 815-732-1110.
Museum to host program on ‘Education inthe 1850s’
TheOregonDepotMuseumtalksessionon Saturday,Sept.24,“ThoseWeretheDays,” willfeatureDavidHead,oneoftheOregon DepotBoardmembers.
Polo Chamber seekscitizen, volunteer of year nominees
ThePoloChristmasFestivalCommitteeis looking for vendors for their Craft and Vendor Show held during this year’s festival, which will take place on Dec 3.
HostedbythePoloChamberofCommerce, thecook-offisscheduledforSaturday,Sept. 24.Tastingandjudgingwillbefromnoonto 3p.m.atLouiseD.QuickPark,102W.Mason St.,inPolo.
ForadditionalinformationontheThose WeretheDayssessions,callOttoDickat 815-440-0639;RogerCainat815-757-9715; orChrisMartinat815-742-8471.
Thosewishingtonominateacandidate theyfeelisdeservingoftheseprestigious awardsmustcompleteanominationform andreturnitwithaletterdescribingwhythe nomineeisdeservingoftheawardtothe PoloChamberBoardbySept.30.Formscan befoundatwww.polochamber.org.
Someofthenontraditionalchilithey’ve seeninthepastincludespicychiliandwhite chili,shesaid.
HeadwillsharethehistoryoftheQuaker Oats,CookManufacturingcompanies,now theF.N.SmithCorporation.Theprogram startsat10a.m.
“Thesegrantswill help communities crafteconomicdevelopmentplans thatreflectthespecificimpactofthe pandemicontheirregion,withthe
TheRISEgrantswill reimburse awardeesforcostsassociatedwith developing orupdatinganeconomic recoveryplan,including salariesor contractualcosts,research,outreach, andpublicmeetingsaswellas expensesassociatedwithadminister ingthegrant,suchasmeetingspace rentalsandprinting.
TheSaukValleyareawillreceive economicplanninggrantstohelpwith broadband,housingandcapitaldevelopmentprojects.
state’s
CommunityCleanupDay
ThecityofSavannawillbereceiving$50,000tohelpaddresshousing problemsand create aplanforrehabbingordemolishingblightedproperties.
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“Thereisalottobedone,”Savanna MayorValGunnarssonsaid.“Savanna isblessedwithalong,incredible shorelineononeofthegreatestrivers intheworldandissurroundedbyfabulousnaturalbeauty.Butthosebrokendownstructuresareadragonour economyandwell-being.”
Anothergoalwill be toincrease apartmentdevelopments toprovide morehousingtoattractentry-level employeesatThomsonPrison,aswell asimprovebuildingsdowntown,he said.
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OpportunitiestoparticipateinafarmersmarketatOak Laneduringtheeventareavailable.Ifinterested,please emailChamberExecutiveDirectorLizVosatchamber. director@oregonil.com,orcallherat815-732-2100atany time.AllproceedswillgototheOregonAreaChamberof Commerce,Vossaid.
OgleCountywillbereceiving a $75,000grantfocusedonbroadband, employmentandhousing.
ByRACHELRODGERS rrodgers@shawmedia.com
Area communities are slated to benefit from economic planning grants
GetreadyforafamilyfundayonOct.9from1to7p.m. withtheOregonAreaChamberofCommerce.Enjoyan OregonAreaFarmTourendinginadinnerandbarndanceat OakLane.Ticketsareonsalenowonlineatoregonil.comand in-personsoonatMerlin’sGreenhouse&Flowers,JTISalon
Thegroupwantstocreateatechnologicallyadvancedbroadbandnet-
TheorganizationwilltargetindividualmunicipalitiesinCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecountiesthrougharequest forproposalsprocess.
DietrichRanchandWhitePinesRanch.Ticketscost$25for anyone11orolderand$10forchildrenages4to10.Children 3andunderarefree.Thereisanoptionaladd-ontoride shuttlesprovidedbyOakLaneandRockRiverCenter.
“Theseplanswillhelpcities,towns andregionsbecompetitiveforadditionalfundingtosupportprojectsout lined intheplansthatwillimprove qualityoflifeandeconomicdevelopmentacrossIllinois.”
BlackhawkHills RegionalCouncil
SavethedateandgetreadyforthesecondannualTrickor DrinkPubCrawlatvariouslocationsinOregon,sponsoredby TipsyHog.TheeventisOct.29from3to9p.m.Ticketssoon willbeavailable,andincludeavarietyoffunandgames.
TheOregonAreaChamberofCommerceisorganizinga communitycleanupdayforSept.25from1to4p.m.Make suretomowyourlawn,rakeyourleavesandpickupany rubbishinordertohelpensureOregonlooksgreatintimefor AutumnOnParade!Volunteersarereadytohelp. IfyouneedhelpcleaninguponSept.25,pleasesignupto receiveassistanceatoregonil.com,call815-732-2100or emailchamber.director@oregonil.com.
Lastweek,Gov.JBPritzkerandthe IllinoisDepartmentofCommerceand EconomicOpportunityannounced42 grantrecipientsthatwillreceive nearly$3.5millioninfundingtoacceleratelocaleconomicrecoveryinitiatives.
andSpa,Hazel’sCafe,theChamberofficeandother participatinglocations.Findtheeventlistingsonthe Chamber’sFacebookpage,Facebook.com/OregonILAreaChamber.
Thegrantsarethroughthe ResearchinIllinoistoSpurEconomic Recovery,orRISE,program,tocreate orupdateeconomicplanstopromote economicrecovery.
Ticketsincludeafulldayoffamilyfriendlyactivities,farm tours,dinner,drinksandentertainment.Enjoyadayoffun visitingBerryViewOrchard,DandelionFeathersFarm,
“Cities,regions,townsandvillages acrossIllinoisunderstandtheopportunitiesandneedsoftheirowncommunitiesandtheRISEprogram empowersthemtocollaborateand planforimprovements,”Pritzkersaid.
Ogle ispartnering with Lee,PutnamandBoonecountiesaswellas Syndeotoimprovebroadbandaccess inruralcommunities.
“TheRISEprogramhelpscommu nitiescreatemeaningfulplansthat includetangible nextstepstailoredto theiruniqueneedsandopportunities,” DCEODirectorSylviaI.Garciasaid.
opportunitytoapplyforfundingto puttheplansintoactioninthe future.”
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Oneofthegrantswasfor$121,000to theBlackhawkHillsRegionalCouncil, aregionalplanningorganizationthat engagesincommunityandeconomic development,naturalresourcesconservation,andplanninginCarroll,Jo Daviess,Lee,Ogle,Stephensonand Whitesidecounties.
Thegrantwillbeusedtohelp at leastsixcommunitiesdraftcapital improvementplans,whichtypically spanfiveyearsandprioritizeinfrastructureandothermunicipalprojects,councilExecutiveDirectorDan Payettesaid.
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workthatisaffordable,accessible, adaptable,andreliable;toleverage partnershipsandresourcesacrossthe regiontosupportandexpandnetwork development;toserveandprovide supportforalltheinclusiveservices for residents,education,businesses, agriculture,andtourism;andtoincor poratescalableimprovementsthat willenhanceexisting infrastructure andnewdevelopments
Planswillleadtoadditional fundingopportunities, officialssay
Aftertheplansarecreated,DCEO willoffergranteesacompetitivegrant opportunitytoapplyforfundingfor specificprojectsincludedintheir plans.Thisprogramisfundedbythe AmericanRescuePlanAct.
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Theprojectshaveafocusoninitiativesandinvestmentsthatsupport recoveryfromthepandemicsuchas toreactivatecommercialcorridors, buildmoreaffordablehousingor makeinvestmentsthatimprovequalityoflife.
“AneworupdatedCIPshouldhelp acommunityestablishfundingprioritiesandmakestrategicuseoffinite resources,”hesaid.“Moreover,acommunitywillbeinabetter position to applyforinfrastructureandequipmentfundingopportunitiesthat requireproofofplanning priorto application.”
ThePoloBoardofHealthconsistsofMayorDoug Knapp,CityClerkSydneyBarteltandPoliceChief TroyRandall.BoardmembersvotedAug.26tocondemntheproperty.
“Allofthatinspectionwaswrong,”Farrajsaid. “Nothing,Ididn’tseeanythingwrongwiththebuilding.”
“Itoldhimthattherewasnovaliditywhatsoever tothataccusation…andthat’sneverhadanything todowithourdecisionasa[health]board,” Knapp toldSuits.
OnSept.19,Polo CityCouncilmembersvoted unanimouslytoaffirmtheAug.26decisionofthe HealthBoard,rejectingownerAhmadFarraj’s appeal.AlderpersonKeithChesnutwasabsentfrom Monday’smeeting.
sentedatthePoloHealthBoardhearingcouldn’tbe broughtin.
Farrajsaidheshouldhavereceivedpicturesof thebuildinginspection’sfindings.
“Ihaven’treceivedareportfromthem;Ihaven’t receivedpictures.Ihaven’treceivedanything,”he said.
“Mr.FarrajwassentaletteronJune11,2021, statinghehad10daystofixtheviolations,andagain on Aug. 16,whichis atime gapof431days,”AlderpersonTommyBardellsaid.“Ampletimehasbeen grantedfortheseconditionstobemet.Theyhave notbeenmet.”
ThePropertyMaintenanceCodedoesn’trequire picturesbeprovided,Suitssaid.Theinspectorhasto identifywhatpartsofthecodewereinviolation,at whichpointtheburdenshiftstotheownertofix thoseviolationsinatimelymanner,hesaid.
“Ithinktheargumentisthatthatdidn’thappen,” Suitssaid.
ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com
Cityofficials,uponrequest,providedShawMedia with copiesoffourletterswrittenbyManheimand addressedtoFarrajregardingthehouse.Theletters aredatedMay25,2021;June11,2021; June1,2022; andAug.16,2022.
Farrajsaidthatcityofficialswere“teamingup” withanotherresidenttopressurehimintoselling 601SouthDivisionAve.totheindividual.
“Thepurposeofanappealistospecifywhat errors weremadeinmakingthedecisionbythe HealthBoard,”hesaid.“Sonewpromises,new allegedfactsthatweren’tpresentedattheoriginal hearingarenotpartofthis.”
Ruling condemning Polo houseis upheld in appeal
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Atthestartoftheappealshearing,cityattorney M.ThomasSuitsexplainedthatinformationnotpre-
City officialshave said this home, located at 601 S. Division Ave.on the corner of Illinois 26 and Oregon Street,in Polo, should be condemned.
SeePOLOHOME, Page 10
IntheMay25,2021,letter,Manheimwrotethat, “Wehavehadseveralcomplaintsfromyourtenants,
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Knappconfirmedthatclaimhadbeendiscussed attheHealthBoardmeeting.
InmultipleletterstoFarraj,PoloBuildingInspectorCasper Manheimwrotethatthehouseat601 SouthDivisionAve.meetsthestandardsof“unfitfor humanoccupancy.”Becauserepairswouldcost morethanthehouseisworth,thebuildingneedsto bedemolished,hewrote.
Farrajbearstheburdenofconvincingcouncil membersthatthePoloHealthBoarddecisionwas madeinerror,Suitssaid.Usually,anappellant pointstoeitheranabuseofdiscretion,oran improperconsiderationoffacts,hesaid.
FarrajfiledanoticeofappealinaSept.8letterto thecity.TheappealshearingwasheldMonday, priortotheregularPoloCityCouncilmeeting.
ThePolo HealthBoard’srulingtocondemn a houseonSouthDivisionAvenueafterdeclaring “unfitforhumanoccupancy”wasupheldfollowing anappealbytheowner.
Wecanalsomodelforthemhow wereadtolearnabouttheworld.Followtheirinterestsandfinddifferent thingstoreadtolearnaboutthem.
“It’s agreateveningtospotlightourOgle Countymenandwomenwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Theyvalueyoursupport,and sodowe.”
InconjunctionwithStillmanBank’s140th anniversary,thebankheld afooddriveto benefitareafamilies.
Forearlyreaderswewanttobe surethefoundationalskillsarein place.Dotheyknowthenamesofall the letters of the alphabet and the soundseachletterrepresents?This learningbeginsinkindergarten,or maybepreschool,andisvital.
Farrajwasrentingthefirstandsec-
“It’stoolateforthat,”Suits responded.“Ifyouwantedto present yourownevidenceattheHealthBoard
TheannualeventwillbeheldatSt.Mary’s LeaningCenterinOregonwithdinner beginningat6:30p.m.Tickets,$15for
impactsearlyreaders,butalsocanbe seeninolderstrugglingreaders.
•MaryGardnerisaretiredteacher whospecializedinreadingandisstill aninstructorintheDepartmentof CurriculumandInstructionatNorth ernIllinoisUniversity.
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Oftenchildrenwhofindlearning toreaddifficultdevelopanegative attitudetowardreading.Theyrealize thatthey are notgoodatreading.As humans,wealltendtoavoidtasks thataredifficultforus.
Tips offered on helpingthose ‘Reluctant Readers’
“Butwithoutthat,thenthecitycan proceedtorequireyoutodemolishthe property,”Suitssaid.
permitwillberequired. Alicensed plumberandelectricianwillbeneeded todo thework,alongwithitbe inspectedbymyself.”
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Thisquestioncomesup oftenasstudentsgobacktoschool andarefacedwithhomeworkand assignments,manyofwhichinvolve readingofsomekind.Itappliesto childrenatanygradelevel.Forthis month,let’sconsidersomeofthefactorsthatmaycausetheproblemand somesuggestionsforsupporting thesereaders.
“Joinusaswecelebratetheaccomplishmentsofthose whoattendthe villageandthe manyvolunteers whodonatetheir timeandtalent,”directorBrionBrookssaid.
textsthatare“justright”forpractice –nottooeasy,nottoohard.Teachers oftensendhomejust-rightbooksfor childrentoreadtousat home.
Nothinginanyofthelettersiscorrect,Farrajinsisted,and askedforan inspectionperformedbythestateora governingbodyabovethecity.
VillageofProgress Annual Banquetreturns afterhiatus
adults,$5forages 5to12canbepurchased bycalling815-732-2126.Thereisnocharge forchildrenage 4andunder.
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dealingwithholesinthefloor,exposed wiringandotherrepairconcerns.”
Anotherfoundationalskillis somethingcalledphonemicawarenessorbeingabletohearthesounds inspokenwords.Forexample,if Isay theword cat,Iwillaskthechildtotell methesounds -/c/ -/a/-/t/.Kindergartenandfirstgradeteachersteach andassessphonemicawarenesstobe surestudentsareacquiringthenecessaryskills.
Throughoutthislearning,studentspracticereadingusing avariety oftextssuchasbooks,shortpassages, onlinearticlesandothers. Atricky part oflearningtoread istohave
After athreeyearpause,theVillageof Progress’AnnualAwardsBanquetwillreturn onWednesday,Oct.19.
HeinstructedFarrajtocallhimso theycouldsetup atimeforManheim todo awalk-throughoftheproperty.
Spendingtimetogetherreading shouldalwaysbeanenjoyableexperience.Weneedtobepositiveand encouragechildren’sefforts.Ifthey wanttoshare abookthatistoohard forthem toread,wecantaketurns readingthepages,orifitisverydifficult,wecan readittothem.
ondfloorsto separatepeople,ManheimnotedintheAug.16letter.
hearing,youhadeveryopportunityto bringinanexperttoshowthat,ortestifythattherewerenoviolations. That’spartoftheprocesswith ahearing.”
Followingthecouncil’svote,Suits toldFarrajthat,ifhewishestotake furtheraction,that’shischoice.Ifhe takesfurtheraction,heshouldreview theIllinoisAdministrativeReview Act.
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Bankofficialsthankedeveryonewho stoppedbytocontribute.
It isimportantforusasparents andgrandparentstolookforsigns thatourchildrenorgrandchildren arehavingdifficultieslearningto read.Weshouldlookforcommunicationfromschoolthatreportshow theyaredoing.
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TheJune11,2021,letternotified Farrajthathehad10daystohavethe firstflooroccupantmoved outandto removeallrubbishfrominsidethe house,thebasementandtheyard.
IntheJune 1letter,Farrajwas instructedthatallrentersmustbeout byJune30,andtheyardanddriveway cleanedup.
ychilddoesnotliketoread. Whatcan Ido?
“Thefirstfloorisinsuchdisrepair fromplumbing,electricalandfilth,” ManheimwroteintheJune11,2021, andJune 1letters.“Noonecanliveon thefirstflooruntilrepairsaremade andinspectedbymyself. Abuilding
Thatgoesagainstzoningregulations,asthebuildingwaszonedfor single-familyuseonly,hewrote.Additionally,“itwasneverdesignedorhad safeguardsbetweenthetwofloors.”
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Studentsmustalsolearnaboutthe letter-soundcombinationsofthe Englishlanguage.Thisistaught throughphonicsinstruction.This knowledge isimportantforbeingable todecodeorsoundoutwords.Asstudentsgetolder,theyalsolearnabout prefixesandsuffixesto helpthem decodelongerwords.
Theproblemthiscausesforreadersis thattheythenwanttoavoid reading.Because ofthatavoidance theymissoutontwokeyfactorsin improvingreading –practiceand timespentreading.Thiscertainly
Wewantthemtowanttolearn howtoread!
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TheCommunityFoodDrivekickedoffatall StillmanBanklocationsonAug.15and continuedthroughSept.2.
Votersapprovedtheformationin December1966.AnneGeikenserved onthefirstparkdistrictboard.In1967 theOWCdonated$4,000tothePark Districtboardtogotowardthebuildingofthepool.
Since1951,theannualantiqueshow hasbeenamajorfundraiserforthe club.Theshowwasoriginallycalled theOregonAntiqueandHobbyShow.
TheOWCalsohasbeenaprime moverinthedevelopmentoftheOregonParkDistrict.Interest beganin 1966whentheOregonParentsClub expressedadesiretohaveacommunityswimmingpool,butthecostof a poolwasprohibitiveforsuchasmall group.
Formorethan100years, theOregonWoman’sClubanditspredecessor,theOregonWoman’sCouncil, havecontributedtothelifeofOregon andthesurroundingareas.
A commemorative plaquehonoring the Oregon Woman’sClub 100th Anniversary and its involvementwith the Oregon ParkDistrict has been placed at MixPark.
Thistraditionofcommunityservicecontinuestothisday.TheOWC regularlycontributestonumerous communityprojectsandservices, includingHOPE,LifelineFriendsof Library,theRockRiverCenter,PegasusSpecialRiders,VillageofProgress, WinningWheels,FOCUSHousein Rochelle,ShiningStar,VFWPost8739, SerenityHomeandHospice,and NachusaGrasslands.
Geiken,whowaspresidentofthe OWC,inorganizinganumberofinterestedsmallgroupswhodecidedthat theanswerwastoformtheOregon ParkDistrict.TheOWCagreedtobear thecostofanelectiontodecide whethertoorganizetheParkDistrict.
Thatprojectcontinuedafterthe namechange,andthisgoalwasfinally achievedinSeptember1927.Later projectsoftheearlyyearsincluded plantingshrubberyattheColiseum andcontributingtoacensusandhistoryoftheoldesttreesinOregon.The resultsofthatcensusareonfileatthe OregonPublicLibrary.Theclub also boughtandplacedLoradoTaft’sdioramasattheOregonHighSchool.
Proceedsfromsubsequentshows wenttoplantingsatPinesRoadand IllinoisRoute2,flowerboxesforthe city,anannualbanquetforhighschool juniorsandseniors,adrinkingfoun tainforthelibrary,booksforthe libraryandlocalschools,theLions ClubPark,ProjectConcern inVietnam,andscholarshipstohelpsend studentstomusic,artandconservationcamps.
ByNANCYBARTELS OregonWoman’sClubMember
BecauseoftheOWC’searlyinvolvementwiththedevelopmentofMix Parkandtheparkdistrict,theclub arrangedtohaveamemorialplaque placedinMixPark.ThanksgotoAndy Egyedandthestaffattheparkdistrict fortheirhelpinchoosingthe sitefor theplaqueandfortheinstallation.
TheyenlistedtheaidofAnne
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OnFriday, Sept.16,OregonWoman’sClubmemberscelebratedthe 100thanniversaryoftheclub’sfoundingwith cake,atoastandtheinaugurationofadedicationplaqueinMix Park.
Theclubwasorganizedin1922and joinedtheGeneralFederationofWom an’sClubsin1924.Theclubwasthe successortotheOregonWoman’s Council.Thepurpose ofthe organizationhasalwaysbeentobeaservice organizationcontributingtothegood ofthecommunity.
Proceedsfromthefirsttwoshows wereusedtopurchaseplayground equipmentforMixPark.Thesitefor theparkhadbeendonatedtothe city in1920byMrs.LydiaMixSlagleand herhusband.
PhotoprovidedbytheOregonWoman’sClub
The membership ofthe Oregon Woman’s Club celebrated 100 yearsonSept. 16 In the frontrow, left to right, areJan Steward and Nancy Bartels. Second row: Sharon Lung, Rosemary Underwood, Bekki Thrasher,Jan Larson, Marge Wilhelm, Valdean Fletcher, MarianDeWall, MajaShoemaker and Sandie Brubaker Third row: Audrey Taylor, Barb Samsel, Fran Strouse, SandieChasm, Christa Young, Joyce Dixon and Johanna Hahne.
Oregon Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of service
TheOregonWoman’sCouncilwas organizedin1901undertheleadership ofMrs.RobertaKaufman.Earlyprojectsincludedraisingfundsforthe landscapingoftheOgleCountyCourthousegroundsandthebeginningof a 24-yearlobbyingcampaigntohavethe WhitePinesForestnamedastate park.
Thereisnocosttothevictimorthechild’s familyfortheseservices.Ifyoususpectthat achildisbeingabused,contactDCFSHotline at1-800-252-2873.
Howdowedothat?Memberseachdonate $100toalocalno-profitorganization/charity chosenbyagroupballotvote.Wemeetfor onehour,fourtimesayear,andeachmemberbringsacheckfor$100toeachmeeting.
Todate100WWChasdonated$23,700in varyingamountsto10localcharities.
Orarepresentativefromthecharitymay givethe 5-minute presentation. A voteis takenandthewinningcharityreceivesall themoney.
Ifyouareinterestedinlearningmore about100WWC,callDeannaForrestat815384-5555 or visitthe100WWCfacebookpage.
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Membersnominate501(c)(3)charityorganizations.Threenomineesaredrawnatrandomfromahatateachmeeting.Nominating membersofeachofthechosenorganizations makea5-minutepresentationaboutthe
Theprofessionalteamcomesfrommultipleagenciessuchaslawenforcement,DCFS, StatesAttorney’s Officesand medicaland mentalhealthproviders.Theirmissionisto transform victims of child sexual abuse and seriousphysicalabuseintosurvivors.
Checksaremadeoutdirectlytothewinningorganizationonthespot.100WWC doesnotreceiveanymoneyandhasnofees foradministration.
100WomenWhoCareisagroupoflocal womenwhoareinterestedinsupportingthe localcommunities inOgleCounty.
100 Women Who Care donate to Shining Star
OnJuly21,JessicaCash,executivedirectorofShiningStar,gaveaninformativepresentation aboutShining Startothe100 WomenWhoCareorganizationattheNash Recreation Centerin Oregon.
100WomenWhoCareofOgleCounty donated$4,800tobeusedinOgleCounty onlyfortheAdvocacy,CounselingandMedicalEvaluationofOgleCountychildrenwho
Members of 100 WomenWho Care of Ogle County pose fora group photo following their meeting in July.
Jessica Cash
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havebeenabused.
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ShiningStarisaChildren’sAdvocacy Centerwhichprovidesateam approach to childabuseinvestigationsinLeeandOgle Counties.
Cashgavesomeshockingstatisticsinthat 1in4girlsand1in6boysaresexuallyabused beforeturning18.And1in5childrenissexuallysolicitedwhileonline.90%ofabuse victimsknowtheiroffender.Andonly1in10 sexuallyabusedchildrendisclosetheir abuse.
HardRockwillsetthestagebysupportinglocalbandsplayinglivefrom4 to9p.m.
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ThiseventisforOgleCountyresidents onlyandafreepermitisrequiredin advanceoftheevent.
TheOgleCountySolidWasteManagementDepartment(OCSWMD)willbe hostingaresidentialelectronicsrecycling eventonFriday,Sept.30,from9a.m.to4 p.m.at909PinesRoadinOregon.
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AuthenticGermanfare,beer,live music,gamesandprizeswillbeoffered atallsevenparticipatinglocations. Costumesareencouraged.
TheRockfordCasino–AHardRock OpeningActisbringing themusicto Oregonbysponsoring the second annualOktoberfestPartyon Saturday,Sept.24from4to9p.m.
Eventhoughwearefacingdifficulttimesin oureconomy,peoplestillsupportedthe fundraiser.WewereabletogiveSerenity morethan$12,500throughrummagesales andsomeindividualdonations.
Ready forideasthatsupportthewayyou livenowwhilealsoconsideringyour future?
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Electronic recyclingSept. 30
Microwaveovensareacceptedandare $5perunit.
Thankyouformakingourfourthannual “JackofallTrades…andJill’stoo!”salea greatsuccess.
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Toobtainafreepermitcall815-732-4020 oremailsolidwaste@oglecountyil.gov. Provideyourname,address,andphone numberinyouremailrequest.
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VenuesareBreaker’sSaloonand Eatery,CorkandTap,Hazel’sCafe, TheHuntClub,Maxson’sRestaurant andRiverboat,OgleCountyBrewery, andSledgehammer’s.
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Thededicationofrepeatcustomersthat cometosupportSerenityHospiceandHome isastonishing.Newcustomersareamazed atthesightwhentheywalkintothebarn.
Ourplansaretohaveanotherbarnsalein 2024.OurnextfundraisingeventforSerenity willbeArtDashinAprilof2023.
Allvenuesarefreeadmissionand willhaveGermanfoodanddrinkspecialsalldayplusOktoberfestmerchandiseandBadAshCigars.
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event.Wewereblessedwithawonderful space–theBarnatMapleHillFarm–when wemovedtoOregon30yearsago.With improvements,wehaveheldabarnsalefor 25years.
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Accepteditemsincludealltelevisionsand 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,holidaylight strands,extensioncords,rechargeable batteries,printerinkcartridges,CD/DVDs, andCFLbulbs.
Oktoberfestkicksoffat4p.m.at OgleCountyBrewerywithaceremonialkegtappingbyOregonMayorKen Williams, followedbygames,prizes andOktoberfestfunatparticipating locations.
VictorF.Heather,20,ofOregon,wasissuedcitationsat9:44a.m. forwrongwayon aonewayanddrivingwhilelicenseissuspended following atrafficstopinthe10blockof EFrontSt.Heatherwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.
NickG.Gouskos,Jr,62,ofAppleRiver,wasissued acitationat 12:33p.m.forspeeding48in a30mphspeedzonefollowing atraffic stopinthe200blockofE.Route64.
Atapproximately9:30p.m.,policerespondedtofightinprogressin the10block WCenterSt.Afteraninvestigation,JohnathonP.Parker, 38,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedandchargedwithaggravatedbattery, aggravatedrecklessdriving,leavingthesceneof apersonalinjury accident,anddrivingwhilelicenserevoked.Parkeralsohadan outstandingOgleCountywarrant. Apassengerinthevehicle, Courtney MKredel,35,ofSterling,wasarrestedonanoutstanding WhitesideCountywarrant.BothParkerandKredelweretransported totheOgleCountyJailwheretheywereheldinlieuofbond.
JustinBush,33,ofLanark,wasarrested at5:25p.m.forviolationsrelatingtoan ignitioninterlockdevice.Bushwas transportedtotheOgleCountyJail.
thefollowingpoliceactivity.
Sept.12
Atapproximately 1p.m.,policerespondedto acomplaintoftheftin the400blockofE.Route64.Afteraninvestigation,DarrenT.Barker, 52,ofMt.Morris,wasissued acityordinancecitationforretailtheft. Barkerwasreleasedonscene.
ByKATHLEENA.SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com
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Healsomustundergosexoffender therapy,andcannotbearoundanyone youngerthan18,withtheexceptionof asibling,unlesshehasthepermission ofhisprobationofficerorisunder supervision,amongotherrestrictions.
Twovideosandtwopicturefilesof childrenengagedinsexualactivity, whoDavis“kneworshouldhave known”wereyoungerthan13,were foundunderthe Signalapponhis
Disturbance/Domestic.........................3
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ChristopherD.Strite,31,ofLeafRiver,wasissued acitationat11:27 p.m.foroperating avehiclewhenregistrationissuspendedfollowing atrafficstopinthe200blockofN.McKendrieAvenue.Stritewas
DiegoThomasFrancisco,43,of Champaign,wascitedat9:26p.m.for operating amotorvehiclewithnodriver’s licenseandoperationofanuninsured motorvehicle.Franciscowasreleasedon anI-Bond.
Atapproximately11:35a.m.,policerespondedto asinglevehicle crashinthe200blockof NWesleyinvolving asemivs.utilitypole. Afteraninvestigation,WillieE.Taylor,63,ofDavenport,Iowa,was issued acitationforfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidanaccident. Therewerenoinjuries.
Theseschargesaremerelyaccusations.Subjectsarepresumed innocentuntilprovedguiltyinacourtoflaw.
Sept.12
MT.MORRISPOLICE
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Fourcountsofreproducingchild pornography,eachof whichcarries6 to30yearsinprison,at85%tobe served,weredismissedaspartofhis pleaagreement.
phone,whichwasseizedMarch8.He waschargedthenextday.
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Davis,whohasbeenfreesinceposting$30,000ofhis$300,000bond,also wassentencedto180daysinjail,with onedayalreadyserved.Thatpartof hissentencewasstayedandifhedoes notviolatehisprobation,willbedismissed.
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Sept.4
issuedanI-Bondandwasreleasedonscene. Sept.8
Sept.3
PoloPoliceChiefTroyRandallreports
Atapproximately1:45p.m.,policerespondedtothe10blockofS. Seminaryforthereportof atheft.Afteraninvestigation,JessicaC Engelkens,35,ofMt.Morris,wasarrestedforhavingoutstanding warrantsoutofMaconCountyandLeeCounty.Engelkenswas transportedtotheOgleCountyJailwhereshewasheldinlieuof bond.
CitizenComplaints/Assist.................25
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An18-year-oldPolomanpleaded guiltyMondaytofourcountsofhaving pornographicphotosandvideosof childrenyoungerthan13onhiscellphone.
POLO POLICE
Healsomust register as asex offender.
Aug.21
Sept.16
ClaytonA.Daviswassentenced Mondaytofouryears’probationon eachcountofpossessionofchildpornography,withthesentencestorun concurrently.
Davis,whohasnoothercriminal history,couldhavebeensentencedto3 to 7years withtheIllinoisDepartment ofCorrections;hadhebeensentenced toIDOC,thetermswouldrunconsecutively.
Fouryearsofprobationisthemaximumallowedforthisoffenseunder statestatue.Ifheviolateshisprobation,hecouldfaceprisontime.
Teen gets 4years’probation forpossessionofchild porn
Clayton Davis,18, ofPolo,leavesanOgle County courtroom withhis private attorney,Cristina BuskohlofMertes&MertesinSterling, afterbeingsentenced to four years’ probationfor possessionofchild pornography.
Mt.MorrisPoliceChiefMichaelCicchettireportsthefollowing policeactivity.
Thisyearisnodifferent,withonly 12totaljuniorsandseniorson’Bago’s roster.CredittocoachMarkHelmfor gettingthemostoutofsuchlimited resourcesyearafteryear.
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ottobeabearerofbadnews, butOregon’splayoffchances tookasevereblowinaloss toWinnebago.Thiswasamust-win andeveryoneknewit.
Volleyball Fultondef.Polo25-21,25-15:The Steamerscruisedtoatwo-setNUICwinover theMarcos.
Forrestondef.Amboy25-22,25-20: The
SPORTS COLUMN
AbiggermysterywaswhytheIndianswereabletorunroughshodinthe secondhalf,whilestrugglingtoget a first down inthefirsthalf.Wasthat moreareflection ofwhatWinnebago wasdoingorwhatOregonwasn’t doing?
Thereisalsoagameontheroad againsttraditionalpowerGibsonCity. TheDakotaloss hurtForrestonas muchifnotmorethanOregonlosing toWinnebago.
LeadersforPolowereTeahAlmasywithsix assistsandfourkills,LindeePoperwiththree killsandoneblock,andBekahZeiglerand SydneiRahnwithtwokillsapiece.Zeigler alsohadablock.
Minutesafterthegameendedisfar fromarelaxedatmosphere.Winor lose,it’semotionallytaxingforacoach
TheonlylikelywinforOregonthe restofthewayisagainstawoeful RockFallsprogram. North Boone’s passingattackhasbeenproblematic forOregon,Lutheranisimprovedand ByronandG-Kspeakforthemselves.
Interestingly,bothWinnebagoand Oregonhavestruggledwithnumbers sincethen. Thedifferencehasbeen that’Bagohadenoughhighercaliber playerstocontinuallybeatOregon.
Withadeadlineof10p.m.tofinish thegamestory,I’mluckytogetacoupleofblanketcommentsfromeither coach.Forgetaboutanyprobingquestionsonmypart.
AnothertreatwasvisitingwithJordanLynch,2012HeismanTrophycandidate.Lynchandhisteammateswere honoredforthe10thanniversaryof theirMACchampionshipandOrange Bowlappearance.
Boettneraddednineassistsandfouraces. BoysGolf Galena169,Oregon191: TheHawkslosta nonconferencedualontheroad.
Thoseofuslaypeopleatthegame havea generalideaofwhatthebacks andreceiversaredoing,butdon’thave enougheyestowatchin-depthline play.
BeingfetednationallyatNewYork fortheHeismanandplayinginMiami fortheOrangeBowlwereunique experiences,butLynchtoldmewhat stood out most about his time at NIU werethepractices,bustripandbeing aroundfellowplayers.
Coulditbethatthevisitorsweren’t surehowtodefendboththepassand runand it tookthem nearlyahalfto figureitout?
Footballcanbeacomplexgameand hardtofigureoutsometimes.Occasionally,coachesaren’tevensure untiltheytakeadetailedlookatthe gamefilms.
Andagain,thecoacheshaveamuch betterperspectiveafterwatchingthe gamefilm.Itwouldbenicetositdown inarelaxedenvironmentafterthey’ve hadthatopportunityanddialogue withthemregardingthis.
Thewaythegamestarted,it appearedWinnebago’sdominance overOregonwasabouttocometoan end.Thensuddenly,thegamechanged onadime.
Sotrue.Relationshipsinsports havemoremeaningthantheglamour events.Talktoanyhighschoolplayer andyouwilllikelyhearthemsaythe samething.
Don’t shortchange relationships when it comes to sports
ClippersdroppedanNUICroadmatch. EllyJoneshadthreekillsand11digs, CourtneyOrtgiesenaddedthreekillsand twoblocks,andKieraKarlsonfinishedwith threekillsandtwoacesforAmboy.Tyrah Vaessenadded13assistsandtwoblocks. RyleeBroshousledForreston(11-5,5-0 NUIC)witheightkillsandsevendigstogo withtwoaces,JaidenSchneidermanfinished witheightacesandsixkills,andBrooke
Galena’sConnorGlasgowwasmedalist witha40.
Ofallthegamesthatstoodoutmost thisweekwasFulton’s7-6losstoMuskegonCentralCatholic,aschool325 milesawaythathaswonnumerous Michiganstatetitlesinwhateverdivisiontheyarein.Whoknewsuchan unlikelymatchupwouldhavesuch a closeresult.
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But,asasportsreporter,shouldn’tI beabletoprobe thecoachorplayers andgetinsightfulcommentaryfrom them?
FromtheeasternbankofLake MichigantotheMississippiRiver, that’squiteatrip.Gladitwasn’t a blowouteitherway.
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Afteraheartbreakinglossto Dakotainthefinalseconds,Forreston facesamust-winagainstGalenathis week.FultonandLe-Winremainon thescheduleandbothwillbefavored againstthe2-lossCardinals.
DomTerlikowskiledOregonwitha46, KylerEarlyandJacksonMessengerbothfired 48s,andNoleCamposshota49.BradyDavis hada53,andBroganWilkinsonaddeda56.
Thesamesituationpresenteditself in2014anditwasthelasttimeOregon beatWinnebago.Don’trememberthe exact details,but GarrettRudecame upwithabigplayfortheHawksand theysneakedout a 26-20win.
Fulton169,Forreston198,Polo256:The SteamerssweptatriangularatSilverRidge, ledbymedalistJacobVoss’38. KadenBrownledForrestonwitha45, KendallErdmannhada50,DarinGreenfield fireda51,andKadenGanzshota52.Heath Schuberthada54,andHaydenStralow addeda59.
OnSaturday,Ihadthepleasureof attendingtheNIU-Vanderbiltfootball game.TomysurpriseitwasBandDay andboththeForrestonandOregon bandswererepresentedonthefieldat halftime.Alltogether,about20schools came togethertoplayasone,along withtheHuskieMarchingBand.
orplayertocomeupwithameaningfulquote.
Comingintothatgamewitha2-4 record,Oregonwon therestofisits regular-seasongamestomakethe playoffsandevenwinafirst-round game.
•AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhas coveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.
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LexiDavishada48forOregon,SarahEckardt shota50,andAniyahSarverfireda55.Kendra Ehrler(64)andHailey-JaneBecker(71)also competed.
RiverRidge173,Forreston211: TheCardinals lostanNUICdualatEagleRidgeinGalena.
OregonwasledbyBroganWilkinson’s96and NoelCampos’97.DomTerlikowskishota99, KylarEarlycardeda101,JacksonMessengerfired a102andBradyDavisshota104.
ABOVE: Oregon’s Brady Davis chips onto a green duringa meet at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14
Genoa-Kingston5,Oregon1: TheHawkslost inamatchatOregonParkWestpittingthetwo remainingundefeatedteamsintheBigNorthern Conference.
Oregon4,IndianCreek1: Atwo-goaleffort fromKeatonSalisburyledtheHawkspastthe Timberwolvesandimprovedtheirseasonrecord to9-4-2overall.
CompetingforForrestonwereKadenBrown (91),KadenGanz(100),KendallErdmann(100),
PolowasledbyCodyBuskohl’s106,whileCaleb Suttonfireda131andAidenMesseraddeda136 fortheMarcos.
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Byronwontheteamtitlewitha327,whileDixon wassecondwitha348,andYorkvilletookthird witha373.Oregonfinishedfifth(393),Forreston wassixth(402),andPolotook10th(571).
RobertoHernandezandNoahNearaddedone goalapieceforOregon,whileJacobUegliando chippedintwoassists.
GavinMorrowrecordedfoursavesforthe Hawks.
HeathSchubert(111),DarinGreenfield(114)and HaydenStralow(117).
Oregon190,Galena198: TheHawksgota37 frommedalistAvaHackmanontheirwaytoa nonconferencedualwininGalena.
WesselsInvite: Dixon’sMasonWeiglematched Byron’sCharleyMershon’s79-strokeroundat SunsetGolfCourseinMt.Morrisforarunner-up finishinthefieldof53.DukesteammateAlex Harrisonwasthesixth-placefinisheroverall, shootingan83.
KendallErdmannledForrestonwitha44,and HeathSchubertfireda49.DarinGreenfieldhada 57,andHaydenStralowandHannahHarveyboth added61s.KadenGanzfinishedwitha75.
StevenKitzmantook11thforDixon,cardinga 90;JohnGodboldhada96,CadeHeyfireda97 andJayceKastneraddeda104.
GavinMorrowmade19savesingoal,andEthan SchaferscoredtheonlygoalforOregon(9-5-2, 4-1BNC),whichtrailedjust2-1withfourminutes togobeforealateG-Kflurryofgoals.
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AT RIGHT: Polo’s Kamryn Stockton watches herchip shot duringa practicesession at Silver Ridge Golf Courseon Wednesday, Sept. 14.A meethad been rescheduled from Monday, butwas not held due to a scheduling miscue.
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CodyBuskohl’s54pacedPolo,whileCaleb Suttonshota62,AidenMesserhada69,and WyattBrooksaddeda71.
RiverRidge’sThomasHereauwasmedalistwith a41.
Inthefirsthalf,Washburnstarted witheightincompletions,butAnthony Bellcameupbigwithtwostandout catches.AndGabeEckerdandNoah Reberpickedupgoodyardageonthe ground.
Winnebago,whichdidnothave a firstdownuntilthesecondquarter, endedupwith260yardsrushingon39 carries.TheIndiansonlycompleted twopasses,butthosewerefor77yards.
“Theymadesomeadjustments,and wedidn’ttacklewell,”Kundertsaid. “Asdefensivecoordinator,that’son me.”
Oregon(1-3)couldnotconvertin theredzone,andWinnebagocompletedaflukepasstosetupatouchdown,takinga6-0lead.
The74-yarddriveculminatedwith a16-yardtouchdown catchbyHunter Bartel,asophomore-to-sophomore connection.Inthemostexcitingplay
However,twokeythingshappened inthefirsthalfinwhatturnedoutto bea27-8winbyWinnebagointheBig NorthernConferencetilt.
With3minutesleftinthesecond quarter,quarterbackAlecWeavel scrambledoutofajamandfound KaidenSteurerona44-yarddesperationpasstothe4-yardline.Onthenext play,SupremeMuhammadscored, andthegamesuddenlychanged.
Winnebagodidnotcrossmidfield againstOregonuntil3:50remainedin thefirsthalfFridaynightatLanders-LoomisField.Meanwhile,the Hawksadvancedintotheredzone twiceinthefirsthalf.
Aftergainingonly60yardsrushing inthefirsthalf,theIndiansexploded for200inthesecondhalf.
ItwasWinnebago’sseventhstraight winoverOregon.
Oregon controls first half, can’t keep up with ’Bago
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Thatwasevidentfromthesecond halfkickoff.Winnebagotooka27-0 lead,runningatwillagainstabeleagueredHawkdefense.
WillSpeltzscoredonaperfectly executedoutsidecounter togivethe Indiansa14-0third-quarterlead. A 39-yardrunbyMuhammedand 33-yardtouchdowncatchbySteurer madein20-0laterinthequarter.
GriffinMarlattjump-startedthings witha20-yardcatchandrun.Austin Egyedpickedupanother13and20on passesfromJackWashburn.
Oregonran30timesfor89yards, andwas14-for-34passingfor158yards.
Oregonsurvivedthesamedilemma againstRockfordChristiantwoweeks agotorallytowininovertime.Against a’Bagoteamthatfinallygotontrack inthesecondhalf,Oregondidn’thave achance.
TheonlyoffensegeneratedbyOregoncameonitslastdrive.
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“Wemadesome sustainedblocks,” WinnebagocoachMarkHelmsaid.“In thefirsthalf,wedidn’thavetheball much.Oregondidanicejobofexecutingandmovingtheball.Thatpass madeabigdifferenceinturningthe gamearound.”
forOregon,Marlattcaught apassin theflatontheextrapointandcompletelyreversedfieldforthePAT.
LEFT: Oregon’s Dalton McCammon (21) jumps into the airas Winnebago quarterback Alec Weavel pulls it down before scrambling and then hitting an openreceiverin the first half.ABOVE: Oregon’s Noah Reber fights off a Winnebago defender as he runs foragain.
“That’sbeenourAchilles’heel.We havetodoabetterjobofexecuting in theredzone,”OregoncoachBroc Kundertsaid.“Itgetstightdownthere. Honestly,Idon’tknowwhywecan’t.”
ItwascompletedominationbyOregoninacriticalgamewithplayoff implicationsforbothsquads
“Weplayedwellinthefirsthalf,not inthesecond,”Kundertsaid.
DavidA.Miller,47,ofLindenwood,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopattheintersectionofEast BigMoundandNorthBlackwoodroadsat approximately8:14p.m.Millerwastaken intocustodywithoutincidentandtransport-
Sept.9-15
BarbaraJ.DavistoIrrevocable313West FirstStreetTrust,DawnR.Davis,trustee,313 W.FirstSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.
EmiliaDavila,32,ofMelrosePark,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopforexpiredregistrationin the7000blockofnorthIllinoisRoute2at around2:43p.m.Deputiesalsoarrested AlexanderJohnson,34,ofAurora,foran outstandingRockfordPoliceDepartment warrantforassault.JohnsonwastransportedtotheOgleCountyJail.Davilawas releasedonanI-Bondandgivenafuture courtdate.
EstebanGarcia,26,ofChicago,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicensesuspended afteratrafficstopattheinterchangeof Interstates88and39at9:57p.m.Garcia wasreleasedfromthesceneandgivena futurecourtdate.
Ataround8:07a.m.,deputiesrespondedto the4600blockofNorthSilverCreekRoadin referencetoanoverturnedsemitruck/dump trailer.AninvestigationshowedaMacksemi truckloadedwithaglime,drivenbyRoger
Watts,78,ofOregon,failedtoreducespeed whilenavigatingacurveintheroadway.The truck/tailerwasunabletomaintaincontrol andoverturned.Wattswastransportedby REACTHelicoptertoOSFSaintAnthony MedicalCenterinRockfordfortreatmentof potentiallyseriousinjuries.Mt.MorrisFire ProtectionDistrictandEMSandMt.Morris policeassistedatthescene.Wattswascited forfailuretoreducespeedtoavoidan accident.
ShaneandCarrieE.RisettertoJordan Miller,14676E.TwomblyRoad,Rochelle, $390,000.
IllinoisRoute64ataround3:21p.m.Johnson alsowascitedforimproperuseofregistration/title,expiredregistration,illegal transportationofalcoholandobstructed frontwindshield.Johnsonwastakeninto custodywithoutincidentandtransportedto theOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond. At9:58p.m.,deputiesweredispatchedto the100blockofN.WalnutStreetin Forrestonforareportofadomestic.Afteran investigation,ajuvenilemalewasarrested fordomesticbatteryandtakenintolimited custody.Thejuvenilesubsequentlywas releasedtoaparent.
LarryandCindyL.PifertoJamesandLaura
Sept.16
JeffreyJ.andChristinaFillmoreto CheyenneM.LynnandAustinM.Groshans, 1914SouthfieldLane,Byron,$155,000.
Sept.17
SindyLopez-Canizales,ofDavisJunction, wasarrestedfordrivingwithoutavalid licenseafteratrafficstopatEastBigMound RoadandNorthMeridianRoadat8:26a.m. Lopez-Canizalesalsowascitedforimproper laneusage.Lopez-Canizaleswasreleasedon a$2,500I-Bondandgivenafuturecourt date.
MarkeetaY.Forrest,39,ofRockford,was arrestedforobstructingidentificationand drivingwhilelicensesuspendedaftera trafficstopinthe500blockofNorthMulford Roadataround8:02p.m.Forrestalsowas citedforoperatinganuninsuredmotor vehicle,norearregistrationlightsandno signallights.Shewastransportedtothe OgleCountyJailandheldinlieuofbond.
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4964N.LawnsideDrive,Byron,$205,000.
ElizabethAnnBenthientoArletteLafleur,
EthanGeorgetoCarlosA.Ortega,950N. 11thSt.,Rochelle,$119,500.
DustinandErikaFinkletoJeanandCarolyn Sterenberg,409S.FranklinAve.,Polo, $85,000.
LisaSmithtoLoisA.Gittleson,914N.14th St.,Rochelle,$127,000.
McCrackenLandTrust1,PatriciaL.andRay F.McCrackenIII,trustees,toWayneR.and WendySalveson,5847E.BradleyRoad, StillmanValley,$310,000.
DeedinTrust
BrownandSonsLLCtoEdgardoTurcios, 311N.SeventhSt.and623W.LincolnAve., Rochelle,$60,000.
QuitClaimDeeds
RonnieSansoneJr.,34,ofRockford,was arrestedfordrivingwhileundertheinfluence ofalcoholafteratrafficstopnearthe intersectionofIllinoisRoute72andMt. MorrisRoadataround12:05a.m.Sansone alsowascitedforspeedingandoperatingan uninsuredvehicle.Sansonewastransported totheOgleCountyJailandheldinlieuof bond.
Sept.15
TrusteesDeeds
SHERIFF ACTIVITY
JohnB.andDinaM.BearrowstoJenniferA. Johnson,509N.12thSt.,Rochelle,$136,000.
Thesechargesareaccusationsandall subjectsarepresumedinnocentuntilproved guiltyinacourtoflaw.
WayneA.Johnson,52,ofMt.Morris,was arrestedfordrivingwhilelicenserevoked afteratrafficstopinthe2000blockofwest
MapleGroveFieldsLLCtoAnthonyB. Marchetti,311S.ThirdSt.,Oregon,$98,900.
JayL.andKathleenJ.LearytoRodneyA. andShannonPritchett,1271Sunnymeade Drive,Rochelle,$137,000.
Mtwn-207,MarkS.TrustandBillNicholson,trustees,toGsnRentalPropertiesLLC, 207E.FourthSt.,Byron,$192,000.
PROPERTYTRANSFERS
OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklereports thefollowingactivity.
JonathanR.andKathleenForetoG. MichaelandVirginiaD.Shea,407MillRidge Drive,Byron,$123,000.
edtotheOgleCountyJailwherehewasheld inlieuofbond.
JeanL.FinkbeinertoTylerM.Yocum,304 W.AplingtonSt.,Polo,$95,000.
RandalLaneZerbetoJonathanR.and KathleenB.Fore,6860N.MarrillRoad, StillmanValley,$374,500.
RichardW.andKirstinB.EllistoRobertD. andFrancesA.DoleTrust,10950FlaggRoad, Rochelle,$0.
JoaquinGomezCarrascoandMaribel BetancourttoErnestoAguileraBravoand JackelineAguilera,1122W.FirstAve., Rochelle,$75,000.
WarrantyDeeds
A.Marner,4868E.WaldenRoad,Stillman Valley,$340,000.
RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoNicoleS.ConsidineTrust,NicoleS. andSeanR.Considine,trustees,oneparcel inByronTownship,$226,502.
RobertT.,ChristopherE.andAndrewT. BaatztoRichardL.ConsidineTrust,Richard L.andColleenA.Considine,trustees,one parcelinByronTownship,$123,498.
LynetteM.AbelltoJustinAbell,217 SouthviewDrive,Rochelle,$132,000.
TrentR.andKaylaL.MetzgertoZacharyM. BernardinandCecilliaJ.Stover,1045N. NinthSt.,Rochelle,$155,000.
MichelleBerrytoCynthiaA.DeckerTrust, CynthiaA.Decker,trustee,1105DepotSt., DavisJunction,$224,000.
KarlA.andKatelynN.GuilfoyletoJack McGraw,713N.KingswayLane,Byron, $275,000.
SusanL.andScottL.BearrowstoMatthew S.Bearrows,17459E.EdsonRoad,Davis Junction,$0.
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FirstYorkFinancialtoLLC8DunniganLLC, 301W.MainSt.,Mt.Morris,$0.
Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice
Sept.14
Focus on the Ball
FOOTBALLROUNDUP
SoltowcamerightbackontheMarcos’nextoffensiveseries,andkepttakingthedirectsnapthroughoutthesecondhalf.Hehada15-yardrunonthird down,thenGrenoblehada9-yardrun onanotherthirddown,beforeSoltow threwaTDpasstoRyelanLindaas with8:08togo.Theballwastippedby bothLindaasandtheMilledgeville defender,andLindaasendeduppullingitinashetumbledtothegroundin theendzone.
Milledgeville rolls after halftime to defeat rival Polo
Thatsecondscoringstrikecame rightafterSoltowleftthefieldwith a seriouscrampingissueinhisrightleg, andtheMissileswentrightafterhis replacementondefense.
Soltow’sPATrunmadeit38-30,but theback-and-forthcontinued.
Thatchangedinthesecondhalf. AfterMicahToms-Smithintercepteda WebsterpassonPolo’sthirdplay, Wilkraninfrom29yards,thenadded thePATruntocutthedeficitto16-14 just2:02intothethirdquarter.The Milledgevilledefenseforcedathreeand-out,andafterconvertingafourth down,NyeconnectedwithWilkon a middlescreenfora29-yardtouchdown togivethe Missilestheirfirst lead. Nye’sconversionrunmadeit22-16 with5:56leftinthethird.
AfterafirsthalfofoffensivestrugglesFridaynight,Milledgeville’s KoltonWilkandConnorNyewere eager tochangethenarrativeintheir annualtrophygamewithPolo.
ButMilledgevillewasn’tdone. AfterWilkpickedupanerrantoption pitchandreversedfieldfor a 14-yard gainonthesecondplayofthenext series,NyeconnectedwithKacen Johnsonona34-yardscoringstrike downtherightsideline,thenhitJohnsonwiththePATpassfora30-22lead.
ButMilledgevillesealedthedealon itsnextseries,driving 53yardsin sevenplaysandtaking2:17offthe clockbeforescoringthedagger.After
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Wilkfinishedwith102yardsand twotouchdownson24carries,and alsohadsixcatchesfor85yardsand thetwoscreen-passTDs.
WilkprovidedtheMissiles’lone scorebeforethebreak,scoringfrom4 yardsoutwith9:12leftinthesecond quarterafterKacenJohnsonsetup a shortfieldwitha34-yardpuntreturn tothePolo16-yardline.TheMissiles heldafield-positionadvantageallfirst
Missiles,asNyehitKonnor Johnson ona32-yardTDpassonthefirstplay ofthe fourthquarter,thenhitKacen JohnsonwithanotherPATconversion passfora38-22leadjusteightseconds intothefinalperiod.
JohnnyKoblerrushedfor210yards andthreetouchdownson15carries. Hisscorescameonrunsof70,4and8 yards.
“Ithinkthat’swhatarivalrygame issupposedtobe,back andforth, a fighttotheend,”Soltowsaid.“Our teamnevergivesup;we’rethatteam thatwillkeepcoming,wewillnotgive up.Weliketoputupabattlewith everyteam.”
TheMissileslookedlikeacompletelydifferentteamoverthefinal24 minutes,scoringthefirstsixtimes theypossessedtheballafterhalftime ina54-38winovertheirrivalson HomecomingatFloydDaubField.
Dakota34,Forreston28: The IndiansoutscoredtheCardinals14-8in thefinalquartertoescapewiththe NUICwin.
Durand-Pecatonica43,Eastland-PearlCity0: TheWildcatzkept Du-Pecofftheboardforaquarter,but theRivermenscored30secondsinto thesecondperiodenroutetoa29-0 halftimelead.Du-Pecthenscored twiceinthefirst6:12ofthethird quartertoprovidethefinalmargin.
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Anotherthree-and-outbyPolo turnedintoatwo-scoreleadforthe
Lena-Winslow70,WestCarroll0: ThePanthersshutouttheThunderin Savanna,leading48-0afterthefirst quarterand64-0athalftime.
“Wegotyelledatprettygoodinthe locker room,andwetoldourselves thatit’sHomecoming,wecan’t lose thisgame,can’tbeatourselves,”Nye said.“Wecameoutandpushed through.”
Milledgeville(3-1)had100total yardsathalftimeandtrailed16-6after Polo(2-2)scoredontwolongplaysin thefirsthalf.CaydenWebsterconnectedwithAveryGrenobleon a 63-yardtouchdownpassmidway throughthefirstquarteronthefirst playoftheMarcos’secondpossession, thenBrockSoltowsprinted73 yards onadirectsnapwith2:44leftinthe half.
Soltowcappedasix-playdrivewith a13-yardTDrunandtheconversion runtogetbacktowithin46-38with 5:08toplay.
Indesperationmode,theMarcos threwthreeincompletepassesbefore BryceMcKennainterceptedafourthdownpasstofinishit.TheMissilesran theballtwiceforno gain,thentook a kneetorunouttheclock.
recoveringafumbledsnaponthirdand-4fromthePolo29tosavethepossession,NyefoundWilkforanother 29-yard screenpassonfourthdown thatWilktookintotheendzone, restoringthe16-pointleadwith2:50 remaining.
Poloansweredrightback,asSoltow returnedthekickoff23yardstonear midfield,thenranfor23yardsonseconddownandintotheendzonefrom 30yardstwoplayslatertotiethegame 22-22with3:41leftinthethird.
“Itjustfeltlikeweweremissing thatoneblockeverytime.Westarted tofigureitoutlater,butitwastoolate. Wewerejustonestepbehindwith everything,”Soltowsaid.“Thislossis goingtohurt,butwe’llgetoveritand befine.We’lllearnfromitandmove ontothenextgame.”
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half,butfailedtofullytakeadvantage ofit.
Nyewas12-for-20passingfor194 yardsandfourscores;hewas5for 5 for130yardsandallfourTDs–tothree differentreceivers–afterhalftime.
Soltow finishedwith185yardsand threetouchdownson15rushes,andhe alsowas2for4for29yardsandaTD throughtheair.Grenoblefinished with14rushesfor44yardstogowith his63-yardtouchdowncatch;thatwas theonlypassWebstercompletedin12 attempts.
OntheMissiles’firstplayfollowing the kickoff,Nyefakedahandoffand kepttheballfora58-yardtouchdown run,thenhitKacenJohnsonforthe conversionanda46-20lead.
BrockSmithaddeda17-yardrushing scoreforForreston.KalebSandersran for77yardson11carries,andOwen Mulderhadninerushesfor63yards.
Oregon’s Grant Stender and Genoa-Kingston’s Jay Wolcott focus on the ball as it takes a highbounceduring action at Oregon Park West on Monday, Sept. 19 G-K won the game 5-1.
5KandFunRun
“Staffedbycheeryvolunteers,thesehardworking folksoffergyros,yummygrilledporkchopsandwiches,hotdogs,burgers,brats,pulledpork,roasted corn,Mexicanspecialties...thelistgoeson!”Dicksonsaid.
Forascheduleofeventsandmore information, visitwww.autumnonparade.org.
“InconjunctionwithIllinoisStateLawandfor thesafetyofall,thisisafencedareafor21andolder.
Thereisa$5apersonentryfee.AnIDisrequired Limitedseating,sofeelwelcometobringafolding chair,”Dicksonsaid.
Fundsraisedbytheeffortsofthesegroupsareput backintocommunityprojectsandservicetothosein need,shesaid.
Fitness andoutdoorenthusiastslove our5Kand FunRunoptionsheldearlySundaymorning.Check outregistrationdetailsonlineatautumnonparade. com.
2022 Autumn on Parade filled with tons of family fun
Oregon’s2022Autumn onParadefestival,slated forSaturdayandSunday,Oct.1-2, promises a varietyoffun-filledfamilyfriendlyactivityforallages.
Otherevents includetheFunZoneforkids,featuringmagic,costumed characters,apettingzoo, bouncyattractions,craftsandgames–allforfree. Treatswillbeavailableforpurchase.
Foodwillbeavailableon-site.Besuretocatchthe TractorParadethroughtownat4p.m.
Afree shuttleserviceisavailablethatdayand willpickyouupintownandbringyouback.
“Thislaboroflove tookthousandsofvolunteer hoursandalotofdonateddollarstobringitshistoricalstorybacktolife.OurVintageBaseBallClub, TheGanymedes,willbeonhandforphotosandconversationonthe“realway”toplaythegame,”Dicksonsaid.
Ticketsfortheraffleare6for$5andareavailable atareabusinesses.
HarvestTimeParade
Stronghold’s Retreatand ConferenceCenteris bringingbackitsOldeEnglishFairin2022.
TheAutoClassicandAntiqueTractorShowsare heldonSaturdayatParkEastjustacrosstheRock River.Featuringacrazycoolcollectionofcarsand impressivefarmingvehicles,there is nochargeto attendthiswalkbackintime.
“WeareexcitedtohavetheOldeEnglishFaire returnwithtoursofthecastle,entertainers,food andfun.Thisfeatureisparticularlyspecialto AutumnonParadegoersasitisheldatStronghold Castle,builtbyChicagonewspapermanWalter Strongasasummer retreatforhisfamily.”
ChanaSchool,acompletelyrestoredtworoom schoolhouse,willbeopenfortouringatParkEaston Saturdayonly.
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Auto/TractorClassic/ChanaSchool
Thereisanentrancefeebutafreeshuttleservice willbeavailable onSaturdayforfolkswhowishto parkintownandtraveltothecastlegrounds.
Thisyear’sthemeis“Fallin’forOregon.”
TheeverpopularHarvestTimeParadehappens onSundayandstepsoffat1p.m.sharp.
“Sinceitscreationin1970,theheartofthisevent hasbeenourfarmersandcraftersmarket,”AOP PresidentDebbieDicksonsaid.“Aleisurelystroll aroundCourthouseSquareoffersauniqueshopping opportunityshowcasinghandmade,homemadeand homegrownitems.You’llfindeverythingfromhome décor,children’sclothing, jewelry,homebaked goods,localhoney,produce,artisanproductsand more.”
OldeEnglishFaire
Thefestival’sentertainmentstageandbeergardenisbackagainthisyear.Themusicstartsat11 a.m.andrunsuntil6p.m.
Thefestivalisalsoofferingits60/40raffleagain thisyear.
BeerGarden
Thefestival’sfoodcourt,featuringlocalnonprofit organizations,will serveup somethingdifferentat eachstand.
“Ourparadeisfilledwithmarchingbands,nov eltyentertainment,youthgroups,andfloats,aswell ascrowdpleasersJesseWhiteTumblersandSouth ShoreDrillTeam,sograbyourfoodcourtgoodies andfindyourspot!,”Dicksonsaid.
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FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE 15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEWLOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, v. UNKNOWNHEIRS ANDLEGATEES OF REXCORSON, DECEASED; DARREN CORSON; DAVID CORSON; DARIK CORSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 2022FC55 PROPERTY ADDRESS:
JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREEE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT ThomasLaSalle 6340111 Robertson Anschutz Schneid Crane & Partners, PLLC 205N. Michigan Suite810 Chicago, IL 60601
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Tons of home décor,holiday décor, tons of housewares, artificialflowers, toys, booksandso much more.
Friday 8to4
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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby givento you: UNKNOWNHEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REX CORSON, DECEASED Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants thatPlaintiff commencedthis case in the CircuitCourt of Ogle County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain mortgage lien recorded against the real estatedescribed as follows: LOT NINE (9) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN EARL CLEVELAND SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITYOF ROCHELLE, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 25 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER(1/4)OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE1 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOKH OF PLATS ON PAGE 80A IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THETOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Claims against the estate may befiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months afterthe date of the first publication of this ClaimNotice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of
By:Debra Jensen Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC 114E. Everett St., Suite300 Dixon,IL61021 (815)288-4949
Find more information by searching for Solicitation No.57-1701521-FA on SAM.gov.
2022 PR 58
SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC., as mortgagee, on 7/14/2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois asDocument Number 202105614.
22 OgleCountyNewspapers/ShawLocal.com•Friday,Sep23,2022 OGLECOUNTY NE WS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SM-ST2013256 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING WANTED P.T. Must pass background check. Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL 61021 WATER/ SEWER DEPARTMENT The Village of Mt Morris is seekinga full-time position for its Water / Sewer Department Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and should possess working knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment and good public relations The Candidate must be 18 years orolder, water/wastewater operator's license is preferred butnot required. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits You will be required to cleara background check prior to employment. Applications are available in the Village Clerk's Office located at 105 W Lincoln Street Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., or onour website www.mtmorrisil.net through October 15,2022 Mt Morris is anequal opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SM-ST2017099 OgleCounty, IL Saletobeheld at: PoloAreaSeniorCenter 101EMasonSt, Polo, IL61064 Wednesday,November16,2022at11:00A.M. SELLINGAS2 PARCELSOPENTENANCYFOR2023 ParcelA9.64Acres ParcelB79.012Acres TOTAL88.652Acresof Farmland Sections7&9inBuffalo Township, OgleCounty, IL. Sellingin Parcelsassurveyedacres Forcompletelistingofsalebill,maps,taxinfo, andterms&conditions,etc.visit www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com Owner, MichaelL.Getzendaner, MaryA.Clothier, EleanorK.Heidenreich ForInformationcontact: LennyBryson-Auctioneer DougFloski,Attorney POBox38, Polo, IL61064 ByronLaw 815-946-4120 815-234-5454 FARMLAND AUCTION AUCTIONS AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Local Buyer PaysCash4 Gold, Silver, Coins,Estate Gold, SingleEarrings, and antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PROPERTY SAVANNA ROCK FALLS GALT POLO GARAGE SALES STERLING GARAGE SALES WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY
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death of Frances Shiaras of Ogle County, Oregon Illinois 61061.Letters of officewereissued toDebra Jensen,1430 Glen Hill Dr., Glendale Heights, IL 60139, asIndependent Administrator, whose attorney of recordis David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC, 114E.Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois61021.
The U.S Department of Agriculturehas aneed tolease 5,538 Rentable Square Feet, yieldingapproximately4,5864,815Usable Square Feet of officespace in Mt.Carroll, IL.
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Unlessyoufile your Appearance and Answer/Response in this casein the office of the clerk of this court by 10/24/2022A
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 8190-927057
CLAIMNOTICE
Common Address: 357 PHYLLIS AVE ROCHELLE, IL 61068
PIN: 24-25-329-020
September16,23, 30,2022
Nice 2 BR apt. Country Setting $650/mo.1St,last& deposit No cats 815-213-4693
Said mortgage was executed by REX CORSON, as mortgagor(s) and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYST S, NC.
Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailedor delivered tothe representative and tothe attorney within10 days after it has been filed.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
LargeGarage Sale 708E. Dixon St. Polo
Phone: (561)241-6901
September 23,30,2022 October 7,2022 927057
Don't need it? Sell it! Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS
Thurs.– Sat. 9a-3p Lots of men'sand women'sclothing and shoes, exercise equipment, booksandlots more!
Rent/Buy $900/mo. $900Deposit Rent 4bedroom, 2garages, 1-1/2 bath, basement, 310 Savanna $125,000 to buy. 20 minute drive Thompson DOC Call 815-590-6474 –Big Sale 220320th Ave Saturday 8to4 & Sunday8 to2
IN THE MATTER OF THEESTATE OF FRANCES SHIARAS, Deceased.
The estate will be administered without court supervision, unlessunder section 28-4 of the Probate Act(755 ILCS5/28-4) any interestedperson terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk
IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE
E-mail: ILmail@raslg.com File:22-032762
BY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Oregon Community Unit School District #220inthe County of Ogle, State of Illinois that a Public Hearing for approvingthe 2023 budget will be held October 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon District Office located at 206 South 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061in the said School District No 220, OgleCounty, State of Illinois.
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The OgleCounty Clerk's office will have School Board candidate petition packets available beginning September 20,2022.The packets will be posted on the Ogle
TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000.00: GeneAshton; John Finfrock; Aaron Hagemann; Joel Lawrence; Clarence Lumsden; John G. Thompson;PaulaDiehl; DavidNelson; Paul Peterson; Brent Wolber. TOTALCOMPENSATION: $54,846.
ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORTMT. MORRIS
COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Under $25,000.00: Thomas Bardell,Kayla Bergstrom,Blake Cooper, Marah Cooper, Cody Buskohl, Marla Buskohl, James Busser, KatherineCavanaugh, Keith Chesnut, Dennis Christen, Isabella DetorriceWynne, Brian Diaz, Ross Dillon, Alexandra Dusing, Cale Fry, Sheryl Gilbert, ElizabethGonzalez, Abigail Gorzny, Avery Grenoble, Adisyn Grobe, Courtney Grobe, Justin D. Grobe, Joseph Head, Carson Jones, Madelynn Jones, Brendan Kane, Joey Kochsmeier, DougKnapp, Jonathan Mandrell, Mark Palacio, Rilley Peterson, Christopher A. Plachno,Cynthia A.G. Reynolds, Donald Sanders Jr., Randy Schoon, Judith M Shipman,Annalise Stamm, Elizabeth Stamm, Kamryn Stockton, Beth Sundman, Linnea Sundman,Christopher R. Thiel,Kayleigh Thomas, Braelyn Velez, Becca Wagner, Elleanna Wells,Laura Wright, Kenneth Yingling, Rebekah Zeigler.$25,000.00 to $49,999.00: Sydney Bartelt, Brexton Flynn,Nathan Millard, Vernon W.Shetler, Susan M. Waszak $50,000.000 and above: Kevin Becerra, Kendall Kyker, Michael J. Mumford, Troy Randall, Timothy Rockwood TOTAL GROSS COMPENSATIONS:$641,801
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REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes:$146,806 Vehicle Lease Tax: $11,945Sales Tax: $310,423Cannabis Use Tax: $3,647 Illinois Income Tax: $335,062Personal Property Replacement Tax: $53,291 Liquor License Tax: $12,450 Dog License: $5,550 Building Permit: $8,079 Golf Cart/UTV Permit: $1,875 Solicitors Permits:$400 Utility Tax/ComEd: $71,667 Utility Tax/Nicor: $52,093Telecommunications Tax: $28,134 Fines:$13,305 Dog Reclamation:$44 Pool Admissions: $30,383- Pool Lessons:$4,191.00- Pool Concessions: $4,480 Park Shelter Rental: $320 Cable TV: $24,974 Street Openings:$600 Sex Offender Registration: $200 Video/Charitable Gaming $31,621 Water Receipts: $296,721 WaterDeposits:$3,452 Water Tower Lease Fees: $3,000- On/Off Penalty:$535 SewerReceipts: $615,198 Garbage Collection: $230,123 Extra Garbage Pickups:$920 Concession Stand Renovations $13,360- Donations: $700 State of Illinois:$54,229 State of Illinois MFT Renewable Receipts: $39,508 Rebuild Illinois:$51,735 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: $147,567 Redemption of Water C.D.: $102,723 Redemptionof Water C.D.: $73,636 Redemption of Sewer C.D.:$77,236 Jet Vac Loan: $73,500- Miscellaneous-$8,828TOTAL REVENUES:$3,101,770
NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that the budget, beginning September 16, 2022, will be onfile and conveniently available for public pub inspection atthe District Central Office locatedat 206 South 10thStreet, Oregon, IL.61061, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday.
General$1,320,457$1,017,417 Water$ 613,929$529,945 Sewer$ 790,715$847,127 Sanitation $231,081$227,974 MFT$ 145,589$37,947
ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Carroll Service Company- $6,532; OgleCounty Bridge Inspection$84,120; OgleCountyHighway Dept -$6,990; R.E. Wolber Sons & Excavating $3,180; R.J. Bowers Distributors Inc.$6,041; TOIRMA -$5,514;Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $2,788; Village of Mt Morris $3,008; West Side Tractor Sales $2,854 All other disbursements less than($2,500) -$16,203. TOTAL VENDORS: $137,230.
Sept.23,2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
School Board Candidate PetitionPackets Available
ByMary JoGriffin, Secretary of the Board of Education,Oregon CommunityUnit School District #220.
ROAD DISTRICT --- REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes $140,886; Replacement Tax $59,345; Interest Income$728;Miscellaneous -$1,202 TOTAL REVENUES: $202,161
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ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $25,000.00: Andrew Floto; Jonathon Pearson. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $14,260. Subscribed andswornto this 9th day of September 2022 /s/JohnThompson Treasurer I, Paula Diehl, ClerkofMount Morris Township, OgleCounty, Illinois, do hereby certify thatthe above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31,2022./s/PaulaDiehl–Clerk September 23,2022
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TOWNSHIP FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2022 TOWNSHIP- REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes$127,522; Replacement Tax $29,225; Interest $1,019; Miscellaneous-$2,918. TOTAL REVENUES: $160,684.
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN ONTHIS 29thday of August2022. /s/Cynthia A.G. Reynolds,Treasurer,City of Polo I, /s/SydneyBartelt,Clerk of Polo, Ogle County,Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the AnnualTreasurer's Reportfor the fiscalyear ending April30,2022. September 23,2022
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center: $8,263 AEP: $19,856 Astro-Ven Distributors, Inc.: $4,648- Axon Enterprises Inc.: $3,934BlueCross-Blue Shield of Illinois: $191,919 Bonnell Industries Inc.: $19,137Casey'sBusiness Mastercard: $6,308 Caspers's Home Inspection, LLC:$10,800 -Chase CardServices: $12,924- Clearview Pools Inc.:$3,933-ComEd: $45,808Compass Minerals: $9,022 ConstellationNewEnergy Inc.: $29,141-Core & Main: $3,383 Dambman Lawn Mower Hospital: $3,576 Dynamic Distribution:$5,105 -Eagle Creek Quarries: $3,405 Ellen Burgeson Inc.:$13,505 Ferguson Waterworks #2516:$6,136- Frary Lumber: $7,312 Frontier: $10,137 Helm Civil: $57,242 Hotsey Equipment Co.: $3,350 Illinois EPA (NPDES): $10,000 In The Swim Discount:$6,668- JohnsonOil:$12,623 Knie Appliance & TV Inc.:$5,077LegacyPrints: $3,068- Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning FBE: $3,066 M. Thomas Suits, P.C.:$32,091 Macon CountyLaw Enforcement Training: $6,874Martin & Company Excavating: $27,403 Moring Disposal: $218,621 National Wash Authority: $6,250-Nicor/NorthernIllinois Gas: $12,657-Northern IllinoisEnvironmental Application: $16,222 Polo Cooperative Association: $8,161 Postmaster: $5,189 Robers Professional Sealcoating: $4,070 Sewer Equipment: $293,000 Sterling Business Machines :$7,309 UMB Bank: $64,158 USA Blue Book: $4,735 Verizon Wireless:$3,507 Veto Enterprises Inc.: $41,271 Viking Chemical Company:$8,834 Willett, Hoffman& Associates: $79,333 WIPFLI LLP: $18,000 Water Deposit Refunds: $3,825 Water Receipts Refunds:$138Refund Swim Lesson: $45- Shelter RentalRefund:$20 Repayloan from General: $9,000 USDA Bond Payment (Principal): $30,000 USDA Bond Payment (Interest): $40,875 Sewer Refunds: $302 IEPA Loan Payment: $390,685 Stray Animal Boarding: $51 Loanto Enterprise Fund: $75,000 ReimbursementZoning Fee: $75- Vendors below $3,000:$92,102TOTALEXPENDITURES: $2,018,609 Receipts Disbursements
Candidatesmay circulatepackets beginning Sept 20, 2022. Packets must be filed with the Clerk's office during the week of December 12-19, 2022.
Grand Total $3,101,771$2,660,410
Ogle County Classified 833-584-NEWS F e e ow or o e o k r k by 2A F BY BE EF BT
The Oregon School District will have three (3) open seats for the April 2023Election.
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TOWNSHIP --- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Douglas Farley $16,500; Illinois Department of Revenue $2,686; Jorden Sasscer CPA $4,500; Oakwood Cemetery $4,650; Plain View Cemetery $3,550; Silver Creek Cemetery- $3,800; Union Savings Bank (Federal Taxes) $12,191;Village of Mt. Morris $3,023. All other disbursements less than ($2,500)$2,986. TOTALVENDORS:$53,886.
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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT FORTHE CITYOFPOLO, IL FORTHE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 4/30/2022
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