Forreston_Journal-11-25-2022

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AngelProject is nowunderway

TheForrestonLionsClubisholdingitsannual ChristmasAngelProject.Angels areavailableat SolutionsBankandKoeller’sHardwarestore.To participate,pickupanangelatoneofthetwolocation.Buy a$15ormoregiftforthechildlistedonthe angel.Returnthegiftwiththeangelattachedto eitherofthe twolocationsnolaterthanTuesday, Dec.14.

TheLionsClubwillalsodeliverfoodbasketson Saturday,Dec.17.Anyonewhoknowsofsomeone whocoulduse afoodbasketisaskedtocallLarry Dikkersat815-266-1856orRandyLudwigat815-2382700.

Theschoolsalsowillbecollectingcannedgood forthefoodboxes.

LETTER

Donationssoughtforcemeteryupkeep

Towhomitmayconcern, Doyouhave alovedoneburiedatWashington GroveCemeteryonEastFlaggRoad,Ashton?

Perpetualcemeterycareofmowing,weed controlandtreemaintenanceisconstantand

FORRESTON LIBRARY

ChristmasintheCountry -Dec. 2&3

ThelibrarywillbeopenFriday,Dec. 2from 6to 7:30p.m.forourannualCraftsforKidsandBook Sale.OnSaturday,Dec.3,Santawillbehereto visitwithyourlittleonesfrom9:30a.m.until noon.RefreshmentswillbeprovidedandtheBook SalewillalsobeopenonSaturday.

Tuesdaysat10a.m. -Bringyourfavorite toddlerorpreschoolerfor atimeofstories,songs,

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MittenTree

Mittenstowear;Hatsfortheirhair;Scarvesfor theirneck;Glovestoo?OurannualMittenTreeis nowondisplaythroughtheendofDecember.PleasehelpdecorateourMittenTreewith thick,warmmittens,gloves,hats,andscarvesfor allages.ItemswillbedistributedthroughNew LifeCommunityCenterinJanuary.

YouthPrograms

StoryTime:Thursdaysat10a.m.Stopinwith yourToddlersandPre-KlittlesforStoryTimeeach ThursdaywithMissJana.Shewillhavea couplestoriesandanactivityforthekids.

BigKids,BigArt: Tuesday,Jan.17,4:30p.m. Callingall1stthrough5thGraders!MissJana has agreatbeginnerartprogramjustforyou. Eachmonthwillfocuson adifferentelementof art.JoinheronthethirdTuesdayofeachmonth!

costly.Thecemeteryreliesheavilyonfunds receivedfromburialsanddonations. Withapproximatelythreeburials ayear,the cemetery’sfundsareextremelylow.Please considerdonatingtokeepyourlovedone’sburial sitelookingnice.

SenddonationstoCemeteryTreasurer,at4317 E.HoganRoad,Chana,61015.

Thankyou, MarilynSchwartz CemeterySecretary Polo

crafts,andfun!Thisrelaxedprogramis agreat wayforlittleonestomeetnewfriendsand discoverthejoyofreading.Pleasecallthelibrary toregisterorifyouhaveanyquestions.

CommunityRoom -Lookingfor aplacetohold yourevent?Ourcommunityroom(with asmall kitchenette)isavailableformeetings,parties, showers,familyreunions,andmore.Pleasecall thelibraryat(815)938-2624foradditional

information.

PlasticRecycling- Wearecollectingfilm-type plasticforrecycling.Thisincludesplasticbags, zippertypebaggies(withthezipportion removed),cereal/snackbags,bubblewrap,and othersoftplastic .Pleasemakesurebagsarefree fromdebrisandremoveallpaper/stickerlabels. Wecannotaccepthardplastic,suchaswater bottles,milkcartons,etc.,forthisprogram.

LEGO®Club: 1stMondayofthemonth, 5p.m. Createwithusonthe1stMondayofeach month.WewillhavetheLEGO®brickswaitingfor you!

AdultPrograms

AdultBookoftheMonth: Lookforthenext titleinJanuary.

CraftKitsforAdults: StopbythecirculationdesktopickupNovember’smakeandtake craft.CelebrateThanksgivingbymakinganearof corn.

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AdultBooks:TheHouseintheOrchardby ElizabethBrooks;OathofLoyaltybyVinceFlynn (LargePrint);TheLindberghNannybyMariah Fredericks;DoNiceGuysRunForCongressby DonaldManzullo(NF);TheChoicebyNora Roberts;TheWhittiersbyDanielleSteel

PictureBooks: MelodyLiftsHerVoice:An AmericanGirlbook;RiverbySarahDellow (Boardbook); IAmThankfulbySheriWall

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TheLeafRiver SoaringEagles4-H Club collectedneeded itemstohelpfill our troops’ stocking this Christmas.Pictured, left to right, are KadenLingbeck, GrantJohnson, Hope Whitehead,David Wheler,Kaeden Motszko, AbbyWhitehead, Lucy Miller,Grace Whitehead, LydiaSherburneand DavidBagwell.

Family, friends remember ‘Bud’ three years after fatal boating accident on Rock River

ByEARLEENHINTON ehinton@shawmedia.com

FamilyandfriendsofKent“Bud”DearbornJr. gatheredneartheOregondamonSundaytomark thethirdanniversaryofafatalboatingaccidentthat tookthelivesoftwoOgleCountymen.

ItwasNov.20,2019,when Kent“Bud”Dearborn Jr.,33,ofPoloandJamesSwift,64,ofForreston, wentmissingaftertheirboat capsizedwhiletheywerefishing intheRockRiver,rightbelow theOregondam.

Swift’sbodywasfoundJan.3, 2020,neartheDixondam.Dearborn’sbody has yet to be recovereddespitedozens ofriver searchesbycivilians andlaw enforcement.

OnSunday,Bud’sfamilyand friendsgatheredbythedamand droppedflowersintotheriverin hismemory.

“Therereallyisn’tanynews,” saidPennyLeeofOregon,Dearborn’saunt.“Youknowyou alwayshopesomeonewillfind something, butitisprobablytothepoint thatwe won’t.”

Onabrightbutchillyafternoon,Leegatheredthe grouptogetherforaphotofromthewestbankoverlookingtheareawheretheboatwaslastseen.Some familymemberssatonamemorialbenchdedicated inBud’smemory.Thenfamilyandfriendstook a flowerandwalkedtotheedgeoftheRockRiver wheretheytosseditintothewater.

“Weboughtthebenchfromdonationsthefamily receivedfromthefundraiserswehad,”saidBud’s mom,FlorenceDearbornofPolo.“We workedwith theOregonParkDistrictandtheypouredthebase andsetthebenchupforusattheendofSeptember.”

Aplaqueonthebenchsays“Inlovingmemoryof ‘Bud’KentAsherDearborn,Jr.,1/6/198611/20/2019.”Italsoincludesimagesoftwo people fishingfromaboatandamorelmushroom–twoof Bud’sfavoritethings.

“Ifishrighthereaboutfivetimesaweek,”said AndySwiftofMt.Morris,James’sonandfriendof Bud.“IfeelthattheyarebothwithmewhileIam here.Ifishotherplaces,too,butthisistheonlyplace Ifeelliketheyarewithme.”

SwiftthinksDearborn’sbodymaystillbetrapped inthe“boil”underthedam.“Ithinkhe’srighthere,” hesaidpointingtothebaseofthedam.“It’sunfortunatethattheriverwassohighthatdayanditwasso coldthatthediverscouldn’t getdownfarenough. It’sunfortunate.Wepraythathedoescomehome someday.”

SwiftsaidhisdadandDearbornwerefishingfor walleyewhentheaccidentoccurred.

OgleCountySheriffBrianVanVicklesaidin a textmessageMondaythatthecaseisstillopen.“Yes itisstillanopenmissingcase,”hesaid.

LeesaidthefamilywillkeeponhopingthatDearborn’sbodywillbefound.“Iguesswewilljustkeep ondoingthis,”Leesaid.“Theyhavefoundpeople afteryearsandyears.Wejustkeephoping.”

Kent “Bud” Dearborn Jr.

ABOVE: Family andfriends of Kent Dearborn Jr pose fora group photo before tossing flowersinto the Rock River at the base ofthe Oregon dam on Sunday,marking the third anniversary of a fatal boating accident. Dearborn’s body has yet to be found

LEFT:A memorial benchin memory of Dearborn sits on the west bank ofthe Rock River, below the Oregon dam.

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Forreston,IL

Friday,December2,2022

9AM-11AM ❑ Rolls&Coffee, FirstUnitedMethodistChurch

9AM-2PM ❑ ChristmasCorner. FirstUnitedMethodistChurch

11AM-1PM ❑ Soup,Sandwich,andSaladLuncheon, FirstUnited MethodistChurch

4AM-SOLD ❑ Tasty TreatsCookieSale(sponsoredby FaithLutheran), SweetwoodInteriors

4AM-7PM ❑ PoinsettiaSale(sponsoredby ForrestonLions),Sweetwood Interiors

5PM ❑ KiddoColoringContestWinnersAnnounced, Koeller ForrestonHardware

5PM-6PM ❑ FJHS/FHSCarolers Performing,inDowntown Forreston& Memorial Park

5PM-8PM ❑ Food Truck Friday!featuringThe TravelingChef, Memorial Parkarea

5PM-5:30PM ❑ Registration&LineUp,LightUpSanta Parade, onAsh& CherryStreet

5:30PM-6PM ❑ LightUpSanta Parade, aroundMemorial Park

5:30PM-8PM ❑ ForrestonHolidayLight Voter’sChoice Voting, Forreston Fire Department

5:30PM-8PM ❑ Cookies&Cocoa, Forreston FireDepartment

6PM ❑ Community TreeLightingWithSanta,Memorial Park

6PM-7:30PM ❑ SantaVisit&ChristmasListSubmission,Memorial Park

6PM-7:30PM ❑ HotCocoa at the Park(Sponsoredby FABA),Memorial Park

6PM-7:30PM ❑ S’moresBar Memorial Park

6PM-7:30PM ❑ Crafts&Christmas Tales, ForrestonLibrary

6PM-8PM ❑ Haywagon Tour: ForrestonHolidayLights, roundingbacklo Memorial Park

6PM-8PM ❑ Movie,Snacks&Crafts,Believein!heChildren

Saturday,December3,2022

7AM ❑ Men’sprayerbreakfast, ForrestonReformedChurch

9AM-12PM ❑ PoinsettiaSale(sponsoredby ForrestonLions),Sweetwood Interiors

9:30AM-12PM ❑ DonutHoles&StoriesWithSanta ForrestonLibrary

3:30PM-4:30PM ❑ CommunityChristmasConcert, ForrestonRelormedChurch

4:30PM-6:30PM ❑ SuperSoupSupper, ForrestonReformedChurchbasementor takeout

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Makesuretovisitthe Forrestondowntownforalittleshopping. Fridaynightdowntownbusinesshourswillbeextendedto8PM. ForrestonbusinesseswillserveChristmasgoodiesandofferdrawings Friday&Saturday.

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HappyHolidays From

Elected&Appointed Officials&Employees ofThe Village ofForreston

Dr. Brigham began his practice in Brookville in 1905

Iguessitistimetosetthesnowmanoutbythedoorsincethe groundiscoveredwithsnow. Wehadawonderfulfallthatseemedto goonandonwithwarmweather. Theninonedayallchangedand MotherNatureremindedusthatshe wasincharge.Nowthegroundis white.

Haveyouheardthesayingthatyou takethedayofthefirstsnowandthat ishowmanysnowfallsyouwillhave thatparticularseason?Ifthatisthe case,wewillhave14or15.Soweare onourwayforthiswinter.

Lindahasbeengoneandyetshe staysintouchbycomputerandphone. WhenItoldheraboutthepictureIhad oftheClassof1925graduatesfrom PoloHighSchool,shewasrightonit forinformation.Isoonhadthestoryof VernaBrighamWolf’sfather.

HewasDr.ChesterA.Brighamand hebeganhispracticeinBrookville in

POLOHISTORY

Betty Obendorf

1905.HewasabigpartofPolo. He belongedtoourAmericanLegion,the PoloCivicIndustrialLeague,theMysticTieLodgeandtheModernWoodman.

HewasborninWisconsinin1873 andmarriedagalfromWisconsin.

During WorldWarI,hewasacaptaininthemedicalcorpsandwasstationedinFortOglethorpeinGeorgia. Hespent21yearsasadoctorin BrookvilleandmovedtoPoloin1925 toserveawiderareaasaphysician.

HemarriedMissGertrudeBarringtononMarch26,1899.Hediedsuddenlyattheageof66ofaheartattack

onMarch1939.Thecommunitywas shockedathissudden death.All this information willnowbeplacedinour files.

IstillhaveMaryandRuthRoeder toresearch. Inthepicturetheylook exactlyalikeandIwonderiftheywere twins.Sotheywillbethenextfor Linda to check on when she arrives backhome.

WewillbebusyatthemuseumgettingitreadyforourChristmasparty Dec.7.Membershiplettershavebeen mailedoutwithmoreinformation.Itis time togetthe treeoutanddecorated even thoughitseemswejustdidthat! Anyoneis invited to ourChristmas party.

WealsohavesomebigboxesofservicepicturesoftheSchryverfamilyto gothrough.Whatdoweneedtokeep forthemuseumisalwaysthebigquestion?Ilovetogothroughboxesof informationandpicturessinceone

neverknowswhatwewillfind.

IreceivedanemailfromTomJoynt wonderingifwehadinformationon theB-17FlyingFortressthatwehadat ourairportforawhile.

Wehavelotsofinformationandthe lastwasafewyearsagowhenIgotan emailfromaguyinArizonawhowas gettingreadytorestoretheoldplane thatwasinPolo.Ineedtocheckupon thestatusoftheB-17.

Theyneededtogetitbackfromthe northwhereithadcrashed.Werethey successfulinthisnewventure?It takesalongtimetogetthingsdone andmoney.

Thereis alwayssomethingtodoor togetreadyforandthenextthingis thetrolleytoursagainforPolo’s ChristmascelebrationonSaturday, Dec.3.Keepthatinmind.

•BettyObendorfisaretiredteacher andavolunteerforthePoloHistorical Society.

Gale, Phelps, Cartwright: Oregon’s first three mayors

ByOTTODICK

OurwonderfulOregonroadsigns read“WelcomeToOregon,Est.1836,A BeautifulPlaceInTheCountry.”

It’sinterestingthatbeforeourfirst mayorwewereOregonCity,Florence andfinallyOregon.

Oregonwasincorporatedasacity in1870andthefirstmayorwasJames Gale,whowaselectedonMarch21 (1870-1872).

Galemovedtothisareain1835, servedasthefirstrecorderofOgle Countyfor11years,wasthefirstJusticeofthePeace,firstpublicadministrator,Oregon’ssecondpostmaster, andatownshipsupervisor.In1816,he waselectedstaterepresentative,directoroftheChicagoandIowaRailroad andthenbecameourfirstmayor.

WhileGaleservedasmayor,the populationofOregonwasabout2,000.

GeorgeW.Phelps,brotherofOregonfounderJohnPhelps,servedas Oregon’ssecondmayor(1872-1873).

ThenameFlorencewasusedoffi-

ciallyforonlythreeyears.In1843,the namewaschangedbacktoOregon with“City”removedfromthelegal namebyanactionoftheIllinoisLegislature.

Thefirstname,OregonCity,was givenbyJohnPhelps’daughterSarah. In1839,thecountycommissioners changedthenametoFlorence.This wasaresultofadisputebetweenJohn Phelpsandthecountyonwhoowned

thelandwheretheOgleCountyCourthousestandstoday.

RubyNashbelievedoursecond name,Florence,originatedfromavisitorofEuropewhocomparedtheRock RiverareatothecityofFlorence,Italy.

Andfinally,theIllinoislegislature onApril1,1869,renamedthecityOregonwhile droppingcityfromthe name.

Thecity’sthirdmayorwasIllinois

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

‘This andThat’at Oregon Depot on Saturday, Nov. 26

TheOregonDepotMuseumwillholdits NovembersessionofThoseWeretheDays onSaturday,Nov.26,at10a.m.

Thepresentationwillbe“ALittleofThis

andaLittleofThat.”

“Welookforwardtoseeingyouatthis session,”saidChrisMartin,oneofthe event’sorganizers.“Inadditiontoour‘This& That’sessiontherewillberailroadmusings. Thisstorytellingisarichhistoryintothe

railroadalongtheMississippiRiver!”

TheprogramisheldattheOregonDepot, 401CollinsSt.

CallOttoDickat815-440-0639,RogerCain at815-757-9715orMartinat815-742-8471 foradditionalinformation.

SupremeCourtJudgeJamesCart wright,servingfrom1873-1875and 1877-1879.

Hismother,Chloe,wascredited with beingthefirstteacherinOgle County.Jamesenteredlawschoolat theUniversityofMichiganandafter graduationbecameoneofthe prominentattorneysofOgleCounty.

Duringthistimehe wasemployed asgeneralattorney fortheChicago andIowaRailroad.In1888,hewas electedcircuitjudge.Laterin1895,he wasappointedtotheIllinoisSupreme Courtandservedonthecourtfor19 years.

MemorialservicesforJudgeCart wrightwere heldintheSupreme CourtofIllinoisduringtheOctober term,1924.

OregonCitywasfounded1836as a cityandincorporated30yearslaterin 1870withthenameOregonandJames Galewasthetown’sfirstmayor.

•OttoDickisaretiredteacherand hasresearchedOgleCountyhistory forseveralyears.

ImagesprovidedbyOttoDick

Pictured, left to right, are Oregon’s first mayorJames Gale; Oregon’s second mayor George W. Phelps; and James H. Cartwright, Oregon’s thirdmayor.

SCALES MOUND —He’sa hard worker earningmoneyina field thatheloveswithhisowngrowing businessandcustomerswhorespect him.Hecouldn’t askforbetterparents andhe’sgot asupportsystem whowoulddropeverythingtohelp him.Andhe’s young andinlove.

Somemight saythatConnor Brownisin his heyday.

Butasfar ashe’s concerned,the best is yetto come.

Brown,21,ofElizabeth,has traversedthehillyterrain in Illinois’ northernmostpointsin Jo Daviess County forthepasttwo yearsscooping up inventoryforhis business, Brown’s Baling andHay,andthose hills aren’t theonlyups anddowns he’sdealt with.Like otherbusinessesowner,Brown hasfaced his share of challenges,but theydon’t bring himdown— theybring himpride..

“You runintoconstant problems,” Brownsaid. “Itsucks,but atthe sametime,attheendofthe day when yougetcaughtup, you’ve fixed theproblems andit’ssomethinga little morerewarding. You’llhave days whereeverythinggoesright, butveryrarelydoesthathappen. Anybodyinthe ag communitycan tell youthat. It’s aconstanttostay ahead. It’s enjoying. It’s rewarding.”

“A lotispatience anddetermination,”hesaid.“When theweatheris not cooperatingwith you, yougot to have patiencethatitwill.Through all ofthechallenges, youhave totell yourselfthat youaregoingto get throughit.”

Haybalingisn’t easy,butBrown hasa strong supportsysteminhis parents, David andDena Brownof Elizabeth,his girlfriend, McKenna Peart, andherparents,Kenneth and Jolleen Peart,ofScales Mound.Connor uses space at the Pearts’farmto store equipmentandhay.

“I couldn’t askforbetterparents, especiallymydadcomingfroma farmingbackground. He will drop everythingtohelpme. My girlfriend is goingtocollegeright nowtobean ag teacher,and shewoulddropeverythingtohelp me as well,as well as herdad, Ken. It’s phenomenal, thesupportIhave. When Igetto those days when Ican’t find anyone to help,I’vegot somebody, because

By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media

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nomatter whoIcall, they’re going to be there tohelp me.Alot of peopledon’t have familyorfriends like that, butI’m blessedthatI do. I couldn’t dothis by myself. It’s impossible. It’s amazing.”

WhenConnor’s father bought a 5-acre fieldnear Elizabethin2020 andwas looking forsomeoneto balehay, Connorheard opportunityknocking.

“He was looking forsomeoneto makethehay,”Connorsaid. “I’m like, ‘You know what,I’llmake the hay.’ Iboughta tractor,Ihad apiece of ground, butI hadno equipment,soIborrowed everything, figuredit out the first year, andthenstarted building from there.”

David once wasa hog farmer, andConnor wouldhelp out atDittmar Farms andOrchardinrural Elizabeth whenhe was young.Connor graduatedfrom RiverRidge HighSchoolin2019, earnedhis American FFADegree2 years later, andalsohas a weldingcertificate from HighlandCommunityCollege in Freeport. Heworked fora welding businessinGratiot, Wisconsin, foracoupleof yearsconcurrently withthebaling businessbefore focusing on histruepassion:living andloving thefarmlife.

“Iffarming’sin your blood, and youhaveadrive forit,itwill find you,”Brown said. “It foundme, and whenIstarted dating McKenna,I gotintroducedtobigger operations. Inever got tiredofit. WhenI was welding,I would weld 8-9hoursa day andthenI’dcome here and work as lateas possible, wheneverIcoulddo it. It’s fresh air.I lovethe cattle.Ilove the crops.”

Livestock chews up much of hishay, buthealsodoesstraw bales forbedding, landscaping, gardening,decoration, and other uses.

Brownusesa New Holland 565balerthatisabout30 years old, as wellasa New Holland316 that’s about anotherdecade older. They’ve traveledmany a field, but these well-oiled machinescontinue to getthejobdone,Brown said.

“Atthe end ofthe day, if you gotanicemachinethat youtake care of andmakes goodbales, it doesn’t matterhowprettyit looks, it doesn’tmatter how newitis; all thatmatters ishow goodofaproduct youcan pump out the back,” Brown said. “I spent alotof time adjustingthem tomake thebales how my customers likethem, and whenit pumps outa good product, Itend to keep it around.”

Brownbalesstraight alfalfa, a grasspasture mix withTimothy grass and clover, anda50-50grass andalfalfa mix.This year, he added wheatstraw to the fold, which is good for landscaping and animal bedding.

Thealfalfahay “hasalot more sugar, andit’s alotmore higher energy,” Brownsaid. It’s good for active horses, especiallythose that get rodeon regularly, andalso good forcattle whoneedfattened up Somehorses have certainissues and require thegrasshay, whichis notsotough andstemmy.

Oneofthebiggest challenges Brownfacesinthe fieldisknowing whetherthe workis goingto be done before inclement weathersetsin. He hasahalf-dozen weather applicationsonhis phone to followthe forecasts. If anyhay

does get rained on,that’s enough forthecowsto munch on.

Browndidn’t know a wholelot abouthorses andtheirdietsuntil gettingtoknowhiscustomers Nowthat hehas, he’s established a customerbase that keepshim plenty busy,althoughhesometimeshas pockets of time forcustombaling. Hiscustomers have faith in him, and areexcitedtoknowthatsomeoneas youngashimis findinga a futureinthe ever-complex worldof agriculture.

“There’s so many ways todoit,” Brown said.“You learnfrom everybody. You talk tooneguy, and you takeapiece of what he hastosay, talkto anotherguy andtake a piece ofthat, putittogether andthrow someof yourowninput inon it, and whatever works for you isthe waytodoit.”

Balingseasontypically runs fromthe endof May tothestart of October. This year, more word-of-mouth helpedhim have hisbest year yet: He churned out

about7,000 bales from nearly 30 acres, andhe evenhadtime todo somecustombaling. He figures thatallof his bales willsell out by theendof November, which isabout2months aheadof when he ran out last season— andthat’s withmorebalesincludedinthe fold.Whenthe leavesturncolors andthe weather getsa littlenippier, Brown usesthattime totake care ofhismachines and hauls any remaining hayhehas to customers.

When snow hitstheground, Browncanlook back on theseason with a sense of accomplishment. It’s a feelingthathestrives forafter eachtime out on the field, even whenthe workpusheshimto the limits.

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“Oneof thebest partsaboutitis the feeling of successatthe endof theday,andthepride,”Brownsaid. “I think that’s whatalot of people, especially in my generation, are lacking.There’sa feeling you get thatyou can’tputintowordsuntil you do it. At the endofthe day, when you’ve got yourhaybaled and everything is up inthebarn, andyou’resittingontheporchand it starts raining,it’s so relaxing There’s a feelingthat youaccomplishedsomething, and it doesn’t matterwhat you’re intoor what you’re doing. Ifyoudon’thave that feeling of accomplishment,there’s justnothingtoit.”

Forthepast2years,Brownhas received some help forhis business through an Ottawa-based agriculturegrant program intendedto helpyoungfarmers.The Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fundisinits fourth year.Brown received$6,000 last year to assistwiththe purchase ofhisownbaler,make tractor repairs and help with costs of twine, fertilizer and fuel.This year,$a 4,000grant fromthe fundwill be usedto purchasea16-inchmobile hayconveyor, whichwill help stack thebales.

“Like Wayne,Connoris generous,andhis goalistobuildand maintainasuccessful agbusiness for yearsto come, allowinghimto mentor andgive back to aspiring young agriculturalentrepreneurs byremainingconnectedto his FFA chapter,” fund co-chairBeth Wackerlin saidina press release “Each applicant truly embodied Wayne’s love forentrepreneurship andlove for agriculture.”

Brownbecameinterestedin Wayne’s storythroughhisassociationwiththegrantandhisstory connectedwithBrown. Wayne,25, died in2017 at agrainfacilitythat hemanaged in Newark. He grew up helping his dadonthefamily farm:balinghay, raisinglivestock, andgrowingcorn, soybeans, and wheat. He didn’t slow down during theoff-season either: Hewent on toco-own a firewood business and plowed snow in thewinter. Before hisdeath,he owneda fewfarm vehicles and had rented farmland

growingcorn and soybeans.

“I never met him,or was close tohim, butI reada lotabout him,” Brownsaid. “He waskind oflike me. He was young and started to trytofarm on his own, was doing a goodjobat it and was growing, had agreatimpacton hiscommunity and was looked upupon, and an event likethatstopped itall.

There’salotof up-front costin farming,Brownsaid, and there’s a needto find ways tooffsetthat. The Wackerlingrant isoneof those avenues. Money is raisedfrom ameat raffle and meet-and-greet fundraiser eachNovemberinOttawa withpast andpresentscholarship recipients.

Brownis glad toseethatthere are ways to help youngfarmers get off the ground when it comesto business, and willcontinue tobe a proud supporter of the Wackerlin grant.

“Thisgrant really, really helps peoplewiththat,”Brownsaid.“You never read about youngpeople tryingtostart businesses, but you go toa placelike that andlook what theirorganizationisdoing,it’s fantastic. It’s really shininga light on people whohave true grit and are committed todoing what theylove, and it’s helping them out huge. It’s

helped mea lot, andI’veseen how it’s helped a lotof otherpeople.”

Brown wantstomakenext year more successfulthanthispast one, but he’s alsocautiousabout hisgrowth;he doesn’t want to expand too much,lesthebecome overwhelmed. But he’s got the tools and the support, andthere’s no Jo Daviess hill that’s too tough forhim to climb.

“I find it real interesting when yousit down atthe endof the year

and you put everythingtogether, you figure out where you’re at and what you want to change fornext year,” Brown said. “I’m a people person, and what I really, reallyenjoy it’s one ofthefavoritethings I do—ismeeting newcustomers and keepingintouch with them.

“There’ssomany great people outthere.I’m fortunate enoughto have thosegreat people as customers of mine.”

SPECIAL EVENTS

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“Theplotthisyearisaboutafeudoverland andoverwhoreallyhastherighttorulethe kingdom,”OHSChoirDirectorZachHallsaid.

“Pleaseemailzhall@ocusd.netwithany questionsandtoreserveyourspots!Ifyou’d prefertocallortext,pleasecontact 815-677-5493.”

supportiveaudience.Eachperformeris allowed15minutes,andeveryonecanalso joininonajamsessionattheendofthe show,”saidLowellHarp,oneoftheevent’s organizers.

TheVFWislocatedat1310W.Washington St.inOregon.

“Itprovidesampleparking,alongwiththe availabilityofarestaurantandbarwithinthe building.Afishfryrunsfrom4to8p.m.The showstartsat7p.m.Admissionisfree, althoughajarisavailablefordonations.” Harpsaid.“Signupforperformersisat6:45 p.m.Interestedpartieswhohavequestions cancontactJerryTiceat815-449-2660.

Hospiceand Home,an organizationthat provideshigh quality,compassionateend-oflifecareaswell asfree,ongoing bereavement servicesthatareopentothepublic.

Church expands Family Closet

Madrigal DinnersDec. 9-10

OregonHighSchool’sMadrigalDinnerswill beheldFriday,Dec.9,andSaturday,Dec.10, at6p.m.attheBrubakerCenteratStrongholdCamp&RetreatCenter,northof Oregon.

Ticketsare$25andincludethemadrigal performanceaswellasdinnerduringthe performance.Toreserveaticket,email zhall@ocusd.netorcall815-677-5493with thefollowinginformation:1.Yourname2. Whatday(s)youplantoattend3.Howmany peopleyouplantobringwithyou(andtheir

Live musicDec. 2at VFW

TheFirstFridaysOpenMicwillpresentits monthlyshowat7p.m.attheOregonVFW onFriday,Dec.2.

“Theeventattractsmanytalented performers,butmusiciansandsingersofall skilllevelsfindacceptancefromits

’Tis the season for holiday crafts atTheSerenity Shed in Oregon

TheSerenityShedat113N.ThirdSt., Oregon,isofferingholidaydécorwood cutoutpaintingclassesFriday,Dec.2, between4and8p.m.,orSaturday,Dec.3, between9a.m.andnoon.

OptionstochoosefromincludeChristmas trees,adorablesnowmenandmore.Prices varydependingonthecutoutselected, rangingfrom$30to$55.Peoplecancall CathyorDeniseat815-732-2499toregister.

AllproceedsbenefitthemissionofSerenity

TheChanaUnitedMethodistChurch’s FamilyClosetisopenweekdayhoursby appointmentandSaturdaymorningin additiontoMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridaysfrom9a.m.tonoon.Tomakean appointment,callthechurchat815-7327683andspeakwithanemployee.

SaturdayhourswillbeeverySaturday morningfrom9a.m.throughnoonthrough Dec.17.

Manynewandwarmclothesarestocked forfallandwinter,includingcoats,bootsand accessories.Wehavebrand-newshipments ofinfantthroughyoungadultwithtagsstill onthem.Allclothesarefreeandeveryoneis welcomewithoutlimitations.

Formoreinformation,callthechurchoffice at815-732-7683.

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Elizabeth Mois performs as one ofthe jesters during Oregon High School’s 2021 Madrigal Dinnerheldat Stronghold Retreat& Conference Centernorthof Oregon. This year’s events are Dec. 9-10.

PhotosuppliedbyLowellHarp

Jim Heing (center) is a new performer atFirst Fridays He’s accompaniedin this photo by Perry Paliga on guitar and Eddie Panequeon the box drum.

Pinecrest Communityin process of being sold to Allure; sale setto close Nov. 30

Thefacilityisa nonprofitcontinuing careretirementcampus inMt.Morris

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

TheplannedsaleofPinecrestCommunitytoAllureHealthcareServices issettocloseNov.30.

Pinecrestisanonprofit501(c)(3) continuingcareretirementcampusin Mt.Morristhatservesabout170residents.Itwasformedin1893as“BrethrenHome”bytheChurchoftheBrethrentocareforseniorsandorphans; thechurchnolongerownsPinecrest, butisaffiliatedwithit.

“TheimpactofCOVIDhasbeentremendousonouroperationsasfaras increasedcosts,shortageofstaffand lostrevenue,”saidFerolLabash,CEO ofPinecrest.“Thosethreethingscombinedarewhatledtothissale.”

Labashnotedthatuntilfinalclosing,nothingis100%certain.

Allure,whichisheadquarteredin Chicago,ownsnineothernursing facilities,includingonesinSterling, MountCarrollandProphetstown.Its centersprovideshort-term staysfor respiteorrehabilitation,hospicecare, dementiaandmemorycare,24-hour nursingcare,varioustherapiesand more,accordingtoAllureHCS.com.

Pinecrestresidents andstaffhave beeninformedofthesale,andletters havebeensenttofamilies,said Labash,whowill remainasthefacility’sadministratorfollowingthesale.

“Wehopetohaveaveryseamless transition,”shesaid.“They [Allure] arecommittedtoqualitycare,as Pinecresthasbeenthroughoutour history.Weexpectthatcommitment toqualitytocontinue.”

AllureofPinecrest–whichiswhat thecampuswillbecalled–willbeable toacceptMedicaidandservepeople with“limitedresources,probablytoa greaterextentthanwewereableto,” Labashsaid.

Nursingfacilitiesareahighlyregulatedindustry,andoperatingas a stand-alonesitehasbecomeincreasinglydifficult,shesaid.Organizations withmultiplesiteshave“economiesof scale” andareabletoemployexperts ineveryareaofoperationsinaway that’sjustnotpossibleforfacilities likePinecrest,Labashsaid.

Asanexample,shepointedto Allure’sfloatpoolofnursesandcerti-

fiednursingassistantswhocanbe calledontofillopeningsinstaffschedulesatdifferentAllurefacilities.There areoutsideagenciesthatcanprovide floating staff, but thecostofusingthe agency’semployeeslandsonthenursingfacilityorhospital,Labashsaid.

Pinecrestemploysmore than150 people,shesaid.

Allure intendstoretainthosestaff, Labashnoted.

“Idowantthepublictoknowthat ourboardofdirectors andIspent a greatdealoftimeconsideringwhothis salewasgoingtobemadeto,”shesaid.

ResearchincludedreviewsofCentersforMedicare&MedicaidServices documents,talkswithfriendsand familywhohavelovedonesinother Allurefacilitiesandin-personinspectionsofAllurefacilities,Labashsaid Someboardmembersalsospoketo Allureemployeeswhowereleaving work.

Allureownsnursingfacilitiesin Prophetstown,Sterling,Geneseo, LakeStorey,MountCarroll,Moline, Galesburg,StocktonandZion.

WhenaskedwhatAllureispaying forPinecrest,Labashdeclinedtocomment.

Pinecrestobtainednonprofit501(c) (3)statusin1945. Thatstatuswill“be inaperiodofwindingdown”following thesale,asAllureisnota501(c)(3), Labashsaid.

“Ourpriorityfirstandforemostis tomaintainthequalityofcarethat we’reknownforforourresidents,and thatwetakecareofourstaffandwe meetourcommitmentstoeveryone,” shesaid.“Thatwasalwaysourfocus.”

Allureofficialshaveexpressed excitementattheprospectofbeing partof theMt.Morriscommunity,

Labashsaid. It’simportanttothem thattheyinteractwiththecommunity andsupportcommunity events,she said.

“Wewanttobegood fortheMt. Morriscommunity,too,”Labashsaid. “Wedidn’twanttohaveanempty

buildingoraplacethat’snotgoingto providequalitycare.

“They[Allure]wanttomaintain happyresidents,”sheadded “When youhavehappystaff,youhavehappy residents.”

Pinecrest’sfacilities

Thefollowinginformationwas obtainedfromPinecrestCommunity. org.

•PinecrestGroveisa20-acredevelopmentforactiveadultsages62and above.

“They[Allure]are veryexcited aboutthecommunitycenterbuilding andlooktoincreaseitsuseamongthe generalpublic,”Labashsaid.“They lovethatbuildingandthinkitcouldbe agreatattraction.”

•PinecrestVillageoffersindependentlivinginspacious,maintenance-freeapartmentsandcottages.

•PinecrestManorprovidesintermediatecare,skilledcareandshorttermphysical,occupationaland speechtherapy.PinecrestTerrace servesthosewithAlzheimer’sand memorycareneeds.

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Pinecrest Comunity is located on Brayton Street and McKendrie Avenue in Mt. Morris.

Polo Christmas Festival to celebrate fourth year

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

ThefourthannualPoloChristmas FestivalisscheduledforSaturday, Dec. 3, withmanycommunity favoritesreturning.

“It’sjustanicecommunityevent, saidMeganWhite,ChristmasFestival Committeesecretary.“Everyyear,we haveabetterandbetterturnout It’s funtoseeeveryoneinthecommunity supportingthesebusinesses.Seeing downtownbusyagain,ittakesme backtowhenIwasakidandthere weretheChristmaswalks.”

ThebreakfastwithSantaandthe historicaltrolleytoursarereturning thisyear,shesaid.

“Thehistoricaltrolleytoursare somethingwestartedlastyearandit wasagreatturnout,”Whitesaid.“We heardalotoffeedbackaboutthatand areworkingwiththePoloHistorical Societytobringthatbackagain.…It’s areallycoolexperiencetoseesomeof theneathousesanddowntownarea.”

OakLane,ofOregon,providesthe trolley;rideswillrunfrom1to4p.m.

Thisyear,theycoordinatedtheHolidayHomeDecoratingContesttostart inconjunctionwiththe trolleyrides, Whitesaid. Contestvoting,which can bedoneatPoloChamber.org,willrun Dec.3-17.

“Wehadgoodparticipationlast year,andlotsofreallycoolhomes,” shesaid.“I’mexcitedtoseewhat everybodyhasinmindthisyear.”

TheWinterCarnivalatCrossroads CommunityChurchwillrunfrom3to 5p.m.,and“isalwaysabighitwiththe kids,”Whitesaid.

SantaClauswillarriveandlight thecommunityChristmastreeat 5 p.m.–achangeintimefromprevious years.ThetreeisinPaul’sParkatthe cornerofWestMasonStreetandDivisionAvenue.

“TheLionsClubisdoingtheir Christmasdinnerfundraiserand beforeit[thetree lighting]wasinthe middleofthat,”Whiteexplained. “Now,peoplecancomelightthetree withusandthenheadovertothefire station.”

ThePolo Lions Clubdinner runs from5to7p.m.atthePoloFireStation. Bothdine-inandcarryoutmeals areavailable.

PoloAreaSeniorCenter’sofferings havereturnedtothelineup,with a FestivalofTreesandChristmasVillage,livemusic,facepaintingand more.Thoserun3to8p.m.

“We’rereallyexcitedtohavethat

spaceandallthoseeventsbackthis year,”Whitesaid.

Thecraftandvendorshowhas movedtoPoloCommunityHigh Schooltoaccommodatemoreparticipants,shesaid.

“Shout-outtothecommitteewho putthistogetherbecauseeveryone worksreallyhard,”Whitesaidofthe festivalplanners.“It’salittleeasier nowinourfourthyear,butit’sdefinitelyagroupefforttomakethishappen.”

HomeDecoratingContest

Anybusinessorhomewithinthe PoloSchoolDistrictcanentertheHolidayHome DecoratingContest.There isnocosttoenter,butregistrationis required;thedeadlinetoregisteris Wednesday,Nov.30.

RegistrationformsandmoreinformationcanbefoundatthePoloChamberofCommercewebsite,PoloCham-

ber.org,oratthePoloPublicLibrary. VotingalsowillbeontheChamberof Commercewebsiteandatthelibrary.

“There’ssomeverycreativepeople andit’sanice,funfamilyactivity,” Whitesaid.“Ifyou’renotabletosee themallduringthetrolleytour,it’s a funlittletriparoundtowntotake a look.”

Decorationsmustbevisiblefrom theroadwayandbelitupfrom6-9p.m. everydayfromDec.3-17forcommu nityvoting.Contestwinnerswillbe announcedonDec.21onthePolo ChristmasFestivalFacebookpage.

Categoriesare:Peoples’ Choice/ BestinShow;BestUseofLights;Most Creative;andBestBusiness.

60/40Raffle

Ticketsforthe60/40raffleareavailableatCountryCompanies,FirstState BankandPoloPublicLibrary,aswell asthedayofthefestival.Thecostis$5 foroneticket,or$20forfivetickets.

Lastyear’swinnertookhomemore than$1,160.

Dec.3EventsSchedule

8:30-10:30a.m.:Breakfastwith Santa(FaithUnitedMethodist Church);8:30a.m.to6p.m.:ShopLocal 8:30a.m.to6p.m.:CountryFloral–50%offChristmassilks

9a.m.to6p.m.:TheChristmasCup board–Christmasdecor,giftsand antiques

10a.m.:BoyScouts Christmas wreathandswagfundraiser(Craftand vendorshowatPoloCommunityHigh School)

10a.m.to5p.m.:OurHouse Antiques–antiques,refreshmentsand doorprizes

Ogle health department warns of GI virus increase

TheOgleCountyHealthDepartment is warningarearesidentsofan increaseingastrointestinal(GI)illnessoutbreaksandencouragespeople totakeactiontopreventthespreadof thevirus.

“GIillnessescanbehighlycontagious,spreadsquicklyfrom personto personandcannotbetreatedwith antibiotics.SymptomsofGIillnesses includediarrhea,vomiting,nausea andstomachpainthatusuallylast between24hoursand48 hours. AnyonewithGIillnessshouldstayhome whensickandfor24hoursafterexperiencing vomitingordiarrhea,” the healthdepartmentpostedonsocial mediaMondayafternoon.

Healthofficialssaid“good hygiene practicesareimportantforeveryone topreventthespreadofillness”and recommendedpeoplerequentlywash theirhands,especiallyafterusingthe

toiletorchanging diapers,beforeeatingandpreparingfoodorbeforetakingorgivingsomeonemedicine;use handsanitizers;routinelycleanand sanitizekitchenutensils,countersand surfacesbeforepreparingfood;rinse fruitsandvegetablesbeforeeating; cookoystersandothershellfishthoroughlybefore eatingthem;avoidpreparingfoodforotherswhensickand foratleasttwodaysaftersymptoms stop.

“Ifyouarecaringforsomeonewith aGIillness,alwaysthoroughlyclean anddisinfectanareaimmediately afteranepisodeof vomitingordiarrhea.Wear rubber ordisposable glovesandwipetheentireareawith papertowels.Useableach-based householdcleanertodisinfectthe area,”healthofficialssaid.

OnMonday,theOregonSchoolDistrictpostedthisstatementonsocial

media:“Parents/familiesofstudents atOregonJunior/SeniorHighSchool; Pleasebeadvisedthatwehaveafull dayofschooltomorrow(Tuesday,Nov 22). Studentswillbeparticipatingin classesasusual.

“Wedidhavesomestudentssent homeduetoillnesstoday,butweare notexperiencing thelevelofstudent orstaffillnessthatishappeningat OES.Welookforwardtoseeingall (healthy)studentstomorrow.Then, wewisheveryoneahappyThanksgivingbreak(Wed.-Sun).”

ThatinformationfollowedanearlierpostbyOregonSuperintendent TomMahoney:

“Wewantedtotouchbasewithyou regardingtheillness thatisgoing on throughourbuildings.OnFridaywe had35students whoweresenthome withwhat seemstobeastomach flu from theelementary.Wedidreachout

tothehealthdepartmentonFriday, andtheysharedthatschoolsacross thecountywerefacingsimilarissues. Itappearsthattheillnessisa norovirus(stomachflu)whichishighlycon tagious.Thisbughashitourstaffas wellwhichhasledtostaffingshortages.

“Whileweregularly sanitize our buildingsusingourClorox360 machines, ourcustodialstaffcamein thisweekendanddisinfectedthe building.Iapologizefornotcommuni catingwithyouearlier,pleaseknow wearedoing everythingwecanto keep yourstudentshealthy.Ifyou haveanyquestions,pleasecontactme attmahoney@ocusd.net.

Foradditionalinformation,contact theOgleCountyHealthDepartmentat 815-562-6976.

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Passengers of Cargill Carriage Rides traveldown North Congress Avenue in Polo in 2021 during the third annual Polo Christmas Festival. The horse and wagon rides, sponsored by the Polo Fire Protection District, will be back again this year.

Forreston hosts Christmasin the Country Dec. 2-3

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

Forreston’sannualChristmasin theCountry celebrationissettotake placeFriday-Saturday,Dec.2-3,with eventsheldthroughoutthecommunity.

“It’sagreatcommunityeventthat isreallyforallages,”saidJane Koeller,a Christmas in the Country committeemember.“WehaveSanta forthekids,alightedparadethatanyonecantakepartin,theHoliday LightsContestwhereyoucanwin$50. Wetryreallyhardtomakesomething foreveryone.”

Thereareseveralnewofferingsthis year,includingapoinsettiasalebythe ForrestonLionsClubandachildren’s coloringcontest,Koeller said.There alsoisaHolidayLightsContestfor housedecorations,shesaid.

ThepoinsettiasalewillbeatR&S Buildersfrom4to7p.m.onDec.2,and from9a.m.tonoononDec.3.

Thechildren’scoloringcontestis forages3to11andisopentoall studentsintheForrestvilleValleySchool District, Koellersaid.Packetswere senthomewithstudents,butalsocan bepickedupattheForrestonPublic Library orKoellerForrestonHardware. Thewinners willbeannounced onDec.2at5p.m.

“TheHolidayLightsContest,that’s opentoanybodywithinthevillage limits,”Koellersaid.“Thereisnocost toparticipate.However,theydoneed

toregister.”

Contestregistrationformsare availableatthelibraryandKoeller ForrestonHardware,shesaid.

ThedeadlinetoregisterisMonday, Nov.28.

“ThelightswillbevotedonbyPeoples’Choice,[so]whateverpeople deemmostbeautifulormostfun,” Koellernoted.“We’llprovide addressesandthentheycandrive aroundandvoteforthelights.”

AhaywagontouronFridaynight alsowillgivepeopleachancetosee thedecoratedhousesandvote,she said.Tours willrunfrom6to8p.m., startingatMemorialParkandending attheForrestonFireStation.

VotingwillremainopenuntilDec

PoloFreshFoodMarket–refreshments

10a.m.to3p.m.:Craftandvendor show(PoloCommunityHighSchool)

1-4p.m.:HistoricalTrolleyToursof Polo(PoloHistoricSociety;trolleyprovidedbyOakLane)

1-4p.m.:LillianNoahSalon,hair tinselandmulledwine

3-5p.m.: WinterCarnival(CrossroadsCommunityChurch)

3-8p.m.:Fun,gamesandtreats

CountryFinancial–Make-and-take reindeerfood;PoloChristmasornamentsforsale

FirstStateBank–s’mores,games andholidaycandy

GatewayBigBoxResale–hotchocolate,coffeecookiesandstorewide sale

Kim’sGatewayAntiques–hotchocolate,coffeeandcookies

MarcoNutrition–holiday coloring poster;letterstoSanta

MegsExpressiveGraphics refreshmentsandstorewidesale

NorthwesternMutual–holiday photobooth

Polo PublicLibrary–Christmas crafts,stories,ciderandpopcorn PoloAreaSeniorCenter–Festival ofTrees,ChristmasVillage,facepainting,refreshments,musicandmore SecondHandRose–freegiftsfor childrenandfill-a-bagfor$5

Studio112,LLC–10%offallretail products,PamperedChefitems for sale,cuttingboardshandmadeby ChadKarrow

Subway–free6-inchsubwithpurchaseoffootlongmeal

5p.m.:Christmas WishTree,Santa’sArrivalandtreelighting(Paul’s Park,West MasonStreetandDivision Avenue)

5-7p.m.:LionsClubChristmasdinner(PoloFireStation)

5-8p.m.:CargillHorseandWagon Rides(PoloLibraryPavilion;sponsoredbythePoloFireDepartment)

5-8p.m.:Polo4-HClubboothwith games,goodiebagsandclubinformation(PoloLibraryPavilion)

7p.m.:SpontaneousCombustion BarbershopQuartet(PoloAreaSenior Center)

8,Koellersaid. Ballotswillbeavailableduringthehayrides,atthelibrary andhardwarestoreandcanbeprinted offfromonline;ifprintedathome,ballotscanbedroppedoffatthelibraryor hardwarestore.

HolidayLightsContestwinners willbeannounced onDec.10.First placewins$50,secondplacegets$30 andthirdplacegets$20.

Theannuallightedparade willbe 5:30-6p.m.onDec. 2,goingaround MemorialPark.Thetreelightingwith

SantaClauswilltakeplaceat6p.m.

From6to7:30p.m.onFriday,there willbeas’moresbaratMemorialPark togoalongwithSantaClaus’visit, Koellersaid.

“We’llhaveafirepeoplecanmake theirowns’moresat,”shesaid.

OnSaturdayat7a.m.,therewillbe amen’sprayerbreakfastatForreston ReformedChurch,Koellersaid.

“Thenwe’vebroughtbackour CommunityChristmasConcert,”she said.“That’sfollowedbyasoupsupper.ThoseareattheReformedChurch also.”

Theconcertisscheduledfor3:304:30p.m.,andthesoupsupperfrom 4:30-6:30p.m.

“Wealwaysbringbackthefamiliar things,butwealwaystrytoaddafew newthings,”Koellersaid.

Dec.2schedule

9-11a.m.:RollsandCoffee(First UnitedMethodistChurch)

9a.m.to2p.m.:ChristmasCorner (FirstUnitedMethodistChurch)

11a.m.to1p.m.:Soup,sandwich andsaladluncheon(FirstUnited MethodistChurch)

4p.m.untilsoldout:TasteTreats CookieSale(Townshipbuilding,sponsoredbyFaithLutheran)

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Achild gets a big hug from Santa Claus during Forreston’s Christmasin the Country in 2021.

Panthers headed to state with 38-16 win over Cards

ByANDYCOLBERT ForShawMedia

InthewordsofForrestoncoachKeynonJanicke, “thegamecouldn’thavestartedbetterforus.”

OnLena-Winslow’sthirdplayofSaturday’sClass 1Astatesemifinalgame,KalebSanderstackled GunarLobdellforalossofthreeyardsandthePanthershadtopunt.

Takingoveronitsown9-yardline,Forreston rackedupbigchunksofyardage,promptingLe-Win coachRicArandtotakeatimeout.

“Icalledthemout,”Arandsaid.

Thetongue-lashingseemedtohaveaneffectas thePantherdefensestiffenedandForrestonwas forcedtopuntafterlinemanHenryEngeltackled runningfullbackJohnnyKoblerforaloss.

Besidesthedisappointmentofapromisingdrive stallingout,theensuingpuntattemptbySanders wasblockedas MaisenSmithpushedtheup-back intotheball.

“Itwasaspark.Itlitafireunderourkids,”Arand said.

Diditever.

Le-Win(13-0)scored38straightpointsonitsway toa38-16semifinalwintoadvancetothe1Astate titlegameagainstCampPointCentral.

TakingoverattheForreston19-yardlineafter theblockedpunt,GageDunkerscoredtwoplays latertogiveLe-Winan8-0lead.Dunkerthenmade hispresencefeltondefensewithasackofForreston

QBBrockSmithtoforceanotherpunt.

Withthewindswirlingabout,Sanderscouldonly manageabootof12yards,andthePanthershad goodfieldpositionagain.Onthefirstplayofthesecondquarter,Lobdellranthroughahugeholeonthe rightsideinto theendzoneforan11-yardtouchdown.

“We controlledthelineofscrimmage,”said Le-Win’sJakeTippett,atwo-waylineman.

ItwasadifferentsituationthaninWeek9,when ArandsaidForrestonbeathisteamupfront,though Le-Winwon28-14.

“Itwasnotaconvincingwin,”Arandsaid.“Forrestonisadifferentanimal.Theyaretoughonboth sides.”

BehindKoblercarryingtheload,theCardinals drove50yardsbeforestallingoutat theLe-Win 21-yardlineonapassbreakupbyJakeZeal.

“Oncetheystartedthrowing,weknewwehadit,” Tippettsaid.

Ontheverynextplay,itwasDunkergoing49 yardsthroughanothergapinghole.Twoplayslater, hetackedonanother21 ofhisgame-high 178yards forascoreand22-0advantage.

“Le-Winisdefinitelyphysical,”Janickesaid. “Theybringitanddon’tstopbringingit.”

TheyshowedthatonForreston’snextpossession, withanotherthree-and-out.

“Ouroffensivelineiswhereeverythingstarts,”

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Forreston’s BrockSmith protects the ball as he looks fora gapin theline as Lena-Winslow defenders convergeduring first-half action at the 1A semifinal in Freeport onSaturday, Nov. 19.

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Janickesaid.“Whentheystartpushingusbackward,we’vegotproblems.”

With3minutesleftinthefirsthalf, thePanthershadatouchdowncalled backforholding.Therealkilleronthe drive,though,wastheofficialslosing trackofthedownsandForrestoninexplicablygiventheballafteraLe-Win third-downplay.

Understandably,Arandvehemently protestedthemistake,buttheofficials stucktothecallandthePantherswere cheatedoutoftwodowns.

Le-Wincontinuedtodoitonoffense anddefenseinthesecondhalf.Athreeand-outgavethemtheballbacknear midfield.

Lobdell,thetransferfromOrangeville,gained28yardsafterthree would-betacklershadashotathimat the lineofscrimmage.Hecappedthe drivewitha 23-yardtouchdownfor a 30-0lead.

Forrestonwasabletoputa14-play driveintogear,butSanderswas thrownfora3-yardlossonfourth downatthe26-yardline.

“Wewereingoodspots,butcouldn’t finishplays,”Janickesaid.

Dunkertookaquickhitterupthe

TOPLEFT: Forreston’s Kaleb Sanders follows blocker Quinten Frederick as he looks for gap in the lineagainstLena-Winslow.

BOTTOM LEFT: Lena-Winslow’s Jake Zeal escapes Forreston’sJace Engbert. ABOVE: Lena-Winslow’s Gage Dunkerruns through agap for a biggain at the 1A semifinal against Forreston at Freeport High School on Saturday, Nov. 19. LEFT: Forreston’s Johnny Kobler fights foryards as Lena-Winslow defenders pile on during first-half action.

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middlefora30-yardscore,andthe38-0 leadpromptedArandtofinish the gamewithsubstitutes.

ASanders27-yardrunsetup a 20-yardTDforKobler.Justasimpor tantly,itwasKobler’s24thscoreofthe year,breakingJeremyDeForge’s schoolrecord.

“Beingonthelinethelastthree years,Ihadn’tthoughtaboutrecords,” Koblersaid.“Thatwasoneofour goldenlightstoday.”

Koblerrecoveredtheensuing onsidekickoff,andSmithran39yards forthefinalscore.

Forrestonfinisheswithan8-5 recordafterbeingindangerofmissing theplayoffs earlierintheyearwith a 4-3record.

“Wehadturnedourbacksoneach othermomentarilyandhadateam meetingafter[losingto]Dakota,”Janickesaid.

“Weweren’tsupposedtobeinthis spot[asasemifinalist].Itwasatall tasktogethereafterbeing4-3.”

Forrestonhad214rushing yards; Koblerhad99,andSandershad55. Le-Winhad321rushingyards;neither teamcompletedapass.

ThegamewasmovedfromLenato Freeport becauseofLe-Win’sfield beingunsafetoplayonbecauseoffrozenconditions.

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Knights turn away Tigers 4 times on fourth down

ByronfallstoICCatholic 35-0in3Asemifinal

ByJOSHUAWELGE jwelge@shawmedia.com

ELMHURST–JoeyGliattadidnot play forICCatholic Preplastyearin theplayoffs,buthewaswiththeteam onthesidelines.Heknewthepainthey feltafteraone-point losstoByron.

“Ijustknewtheywerehurt,”Gliattasaid.“Iknowhowtheyfelt.It’s notagoodfeeling.AndIdidn’twant themtofeelthatwayagain.”

Gliattaismakingsureofit–and becomingquitetheplayoffstory.

TheKnights’juniorhadabreakout performanceasarunningbackinhis team’sovertimequarterfinalwinat Princeton.Gliatta followed withan sensationalencoreperformanceNov. 19,rushingfor192yardsand four touchdownson22carries.

ICCatholic’sdefensediditspart, turningawayByrononfourthdown onfouroccasionsastheKnights avengedlastyear’ssemifinallosswith aresounding35-0wininaClass3A semifinalatPlunkettPark.

“IjusttoldmyO-lineiftheyblocked forme,we’regoingtogoplaces,”Gliattasaid.“Andhereweare,goingto Champaign.”

Indeed,ICCatholic (12-1)isheaded backtothestate finalsforthefirst timesincewinningthreestraightstate titlesfrom2016-2018.TheKnightsplay Williamsville,a12-7winnerover TolonoUnity,intheClass3Achampionshipgameat4p.m.FridayinChampaign.

And they’reridingtheunlikely offensiveheroicsoftheyoungman who keptgettingserenadedwith chantsof“JoeyFootball”onthe Knights’sidelinesNov.19.

Gliatta,anall-statewrestlerlast school yearandICCatholic’ssecond-leadingtackler atlinebackeron defense,hadjustsixcarriesinthe Knights’first11games.Goodluck believingthatwatchingSaturday’s game.

Hebrokeoffa44-yardrunonthe game’ssecondplayfromscrimmageto setuphis10-yardTD.Gliatta’s7-yard TDinthefinalsecondsofthesecond quartergavehisteama14-0halftime leadandheaddedTDrunsof4and 58yardsinthefourthquarter.

Gliatta’sslashing,patientcutback abilityhardlylookslikeakidwhohad ahandfulofcarriesuntillately.He alsohadnine tacklesdefensivelyto bootSaturday.

“Thewaythatourkidsrotatein,

therereallyisnotastartingkid.We kindofgowithwho’s beenhotandhe’s beenhot,”KnightscoachBillKrefft said.“He’saverydifferentrunning back.Hefindsalleyswellandhe’sable tobepatient Whenyou’repatientas a runningback,holestendtoopenupfor you.”

Saturday’s game,however,swung withICCatholic’sdefense.

Byron(11-2),truetoitsidentity, methodicallymarcheddownthefield onitsseconddrive, trailing7-0.The Tigers,drainingtheplayclockon everysnap,heldtheballfornearly16 minutesbridgingthefirstandsecond quarters.Theypickedupeightfirst downsona22-playdrive.

Onthe22ndplay,however,afourthand-goalfromthe3,ICCatholiclinebacker JesseSmithintercepted a play-actionpassintheendzonefrom ByronQBBradenSmithwith2:23left inthehalf.

“Wejusthadtotakeitplaybyplay onthatdrive,don’tletdown,stay focused,”saidJesse Smith,whohad20 tacklesinthegame.“Iwasjustplaying football[onthatinterception].Itfeels great.”

Itdidn’tfeelsogreattoBraden SmithandByron,whichneverreally recovered.Thepasswasthefirstand onlypassofthe22-playpossession.

“Obviously,thatwasthegameplan. Weweretryingtoholdtheballaslong aswecan,notgive[IC]theball.Ifwe

woulda scoredthat wouldabeenhuge forus,”Smithsaid.“Somebodymight nothavebeen openon thenakedeye, butJacobRosswasopeninthebackof theendzone.That’sonme.Ishouldn’t havethrownittothemiddlelinebacker,shouldadroppeditover him.”

ICCatholic,leading14-0atthe half –thesamescore as lastyearatthe samejuncture–madecertainhistory didnotrepeatitself.

DennisMandalaconnectedwith EricKarnerona66-yardTDpasson

AT LEFT: Byron’s Carsen Behnruns the ball during theClass 3A playoff game with IC Catholic Prepon Saturday, Nov. 19,inElmhurst

ABOVE: Byron’s Caden Considine takesa handoff. BELOW: IC Catholic’s Joey Gliattacrosses the goal line fora touchdown.

the Knights’firstpossessionofthe thirdquartertomakeit 21-0.The defense didthe rest,stuffingByronon fourth-and-shortrunsthreetimesin shuttingoutthedefendingClass3A champswhileGliattaranwild.

“Ourkidsexecutedforfourquartersandyoucan’taskformoreoutof a growngroupofmen,”Krefftsaid. “They’reresilient.They’refighters. Theydeservedtowinthatgame.That’s agreatfootballteamthey wereable to dothat to.”

Photosby TonyGadomski

GirlsBasketball

ForrestonThanksgivingTournament

Forreston44,Rochelle37: TheCardinals outpacedtheHubs23-15inthesecondhalf topullawayforawin.

JennaGreenfieldandHaileyGreenfieldled thewayforForreston,scoring13and11 points.BrookeBoettnerchippedineight points,whileErickaAlexanderaddedseven pointsfortheCardinals.

Eastland49,Forreston35: TheCougars downedtheCardinalsinaSaturdaymorning game.LilyMullenledEastlandwith13points followedbyMalloryMisiewiczwith10and TrixieCarrollwith11.

OtherstatsforEastlandwereBurkholder, twosteals,oneassist;Stoner,fourrebounds, onesteal,nineassists;Misiewicz,three steals,onerebound;Kempel,ninerebounds; Klinefelter,fourrebounds;Rush,three rebounds,onesteal;Mullen,onerebound,six steals,fiveassists;andHaverland,four rebounds.

OregonTip-OffTourney

TheOregongirlsbasketballteamspicked

upavictoryontheopeningnightofthe OregonTip-OffTournament.

OregonclosedDay1witha53-30winover Richmond-Burton.TheHawksled25-13by halftime,andstretchedthemarginto43-24 bytheendofthethirdquarter.

HadleyLutzandMariahDrakeeachhit three3-pointers,withLutzscoring19points andDrakefinishingwith10.KatelynBowers chippedinninepointsforOregon.

MeadowRosendahl,LyndsayRegnierand TaylorLabayscoredsevenpointsapiecefor R-B.

Aquin63,Polo43: TheMarcosled12-11 aftertheopeningperiod,buttheBulldogs pulledawaywitha41-23scoringedgeinthe secondandthirdquartersinanNUICgamein Freeport.

SydneiRahnhad12points,sevenrebounds andtwoassistsforPolo(0-2),while CamrynnJoneshadninepointsandtwo assists.MadisonGlaweaddedeightpoints andfiverebounds,andBekahZeiglerfinished withfourpointsandfourreboundsforthe Marcos.

SPORTS COLUMN

Forreston, Byron runs for state titles end in semis

DreamsofstatetitlesforOgle Countyteamsareoverwith lossesbyByronandForrestonintheIHSAfootballsemifinals.

Beforewetalkaboutthose games, let’srevisit8-man ball.Ifinallyhad a chancetoseeareplayofthe finalfew minutesandpostgamefootageofthe Polo-WestCentralgamefromthepreviousweek.

What’ssignificantaboutthepostgame,youask?

Becauseofthesportsmanship demonstratedbybothteams.ImmediatelyafterKaidenDrosteofWCscored togivePoloaheart-breakingloss,you couldseeWestCentralplayersgoing overtoconsoleMarcos.Duringthe handshakeline,asPoloplayers approachedtheWCside,itevenlooked likethevisitingfanswereapplauding theMarcos.

Thiswasastarkcontrasttolast year’ssemifinalgameagainstMilford whentempersflareduponthevisitors sidebyplayers,coachesandfans.It gotuglyforawhile.

ThoughPololost,Isensethey appreciated theclassanddignity shownbyWestCentral.Anexampleis aleaderlikeDroste.

Ilistenedtohimonthepostgame interviewandhesoundedquitearticulate forateenager.Ididn’tknow whoitwasatfirstandthoughtitwas acoach,becauseofthematurity

exhibited.

Infact,hesoundedbetterthan manycoachesdo.

Gettingbacktohisgame-winner, besidesbeinghemmedinatthesideline,therewerefourMarcosdefenders thathadashotathim.Ididnotrealize howimpressivetheescapewasuntil seeingitonline.

Drosteandhisteammateswenton tobeatAmboyinaclosechampionshipgameonaverycoldeveningat MonmouthonNov.18anditlooked likeabigcrowdforbothsides.

Iseenoreasonwhy8-manwould wanttobeincludedintheIHSAplayoffs.Theyhaveintimateatmosphere atMonmouth College andareusually theonlygamefootballgamegoingthat night.

JohnLalor,thefatherof8-manin Illinois,saidthingshavesolidified, with30to35teamsexpectedin2023.It wasmorecompetitivethisseasonand willcontinuetogetbetter,asmore kidsfromtheseschoolschoosetoparticipate.

Thecommunityprideinplaces suchasPolo,AmboyandBiggsvile (WestCentral)wouldn’tbepossible withoutthe 8-manalternative.

UnliketheIHSAthatrequires a paidmembershiptowatchtheirgames online,the8-manorganizationputs theirproductonforfree.Watchingthe 8-manchampionshipwith3,000other

GUESTVIEW

atinghuge,gapingholesfortheirthree 1,000-yardrunningbackstorunatwill overForreston’sdefense.

Itwouldn’thavemadeanydiffer enceinthefinaloutcomeifForreston was100percenthealthy.

viewersfromatleast20statesmade mefeellikeIwasinMonmouth.

Alivechatthatwasgoingonduring thevideocast,withalumnifromboth schoolsconnectingwitholdfriends andtheannouncersalsojoininginthe conversation,alongwithPolofolk rootingforWC.

Yes,callmeold-fashioned,butthe internetstillamazesme.

•••

SaturdaywasaroadtriptoFreeport,siteoftheForreston-Lena-Winslowgame.

Thefirstorderofbusinesswas investigatearumorthatLe-Win,perhapssmartingabitfromlosingonits homefieldtoForrestonafter a2018 snowfall,movedthegametoFreeport’sartificialturfbecauseitfavored theirstyleofplaybetter.

Afteraskingquestionsofseveral sources,Icouldnotfindanyevidence tosubstantiatethisclaim.Caseclosed.

Ice-crustedgrassfieldorAstroturf –itwouldn’thavemadeanydifference.Le-Win’soffensivelinewascre-

Le-Winistoophysicalforanyonein 1A.Theywouldalsobeconsideredthe favoritein2AagainsteitherDowns TriValleyorDecaturSt.Teresa. RememberwhenAJChristensenand theCardinalstookittoSt.Teresain the1Afinals?

HowdeepisElmhurstImmaculate Conception,a35-0winneroverByron? JoeyGliattaranfor192yardsandfour TDS.Thekidwasathird-stringrunningbackuntilWeek12.

CredittoByronfora16-minute, 22-playdrivetonearlytiethingsupat 7-7.Butafourth-downpasswasinter ceptedandthree otherfourthdown attemptsweredeniedagainsttheoverwhelming3AfavoriteagainstWilliamsville.

Italsogives credencetohowgood PrincetonwasbytakingElmhurst intoovertimetheweekbefore.

Byron,ReedCusterandPrinceton wereallworthyofbeing3Achampionshiptimber.

•AndyColbert,anavidrunner,has beenasportswriterforShawMedia andhascoveredhighschoolsportsin OgleCountyformorethan30years.

Andy Colbert

EarleenHinton/ShawMedia

Oregon’s Ava Hackman (2) stretches forareboundagainst Richmond Burton at the Oregon Tip Off Tournament on Wednesday. Nov. 26. Also pictured for Oregon are Mya Engekes (30) and Sarah Eckardt (13).

ANNUALSTATEMENTOFAFFAIRSSUMMARYFORFISCALYEARENDINGJUNE30,2022

Thesummarymustbepublishedinthelocalnewspaper.

CopiesofthedetailedAnnualStatementofAffairsfortheFiscal YearEndingJune30,2022 willbeavailableforpublicinspectionintheschooldistrict/jointagreementadministrativeofficebyNovember30annually.

Individualswantingto reviewthisformshouldcontact: Forrestville ValleyCUSD221 601EMainStForreston,IL610300665 815-938-2036 7:30a.m.to3:30p.m.

SchoolDistrict/JointAgreementName Address Telephone OfficeHours Alsoby January15annually thedetailedAnnualStatementofAffairsforthe Fiscal YearEndingJune30,2022 willbepostedontheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation’swebsiteat www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: ThefollowingistheAnnualStatementofAffairsSummarythatis requiredtobepublishedbytheschooldistrict/jointagreementforthepastfiscalyear. StatementofOperationsasofJune30,2022 Educational Operations& Maintenance Debt Services Transportation MunicipalRetirement/ SocialSecurity Capital Projects Working Cash Tort FirePrevention &Safety LocalSources 10004,098,686626,9591,125,269252,708 192,0042,17151,036895,31266,434 Flow-ThroughReceipts/Revenues fromOneDistricttoAnotherDistrict 2000 00 00 StateSources 30002,584,005 00 431,026 00 00 50,000 FederalSources 4000899,437 00 00 00 00 TotalDirectReceipts/Revenues 7,582,128626,9591,125,269683,734 192,0042,17151,036895,312116,434 TotalDirectDisbursements/Expenditures 7,010,127786,4721,282,8571,010,344 165,832 0849,478388,636 OtherSources/UsesofFunds 0181,564191,53279,203 00 286,904 02,500,000

BeginningFundBalanceswithoutStudent ActivityFunds-July1,2021 3,907,9031,135,567484,297994,731 445,2391,141,196771,334318,477852,130

OtherChangesinFundBalances 00 00 00 000

EndingFundBalanceswithoutStudent ActivityFunds-June30,2022 4,479,9041,157,618518,241747,324 471,4111,143,3671,109,274364,3113,079,928

EndingFundBalances(allsources)with StudentActivityFunds-June30,2022 4,610,2071,157,618518,241747,324 471,4111,143,3671,109,274364,3113,079,928

GROSS PAYMENTFORCERTIFIEDPERSONNEL

SalaryRange:LessThan$25,000 Folkers,Renita;Fox, Kimberly;Gill,Kristy;Hardin,Anthony;Hunter, Lyn;Lamm, Kimberly;Peters,Bonita;Setterstrom,Danelle; Tepinski, Stephanie;Winekauf,Diane;Bollman,Lois;Borneman, Linda;Braker,Joan;Carlson,Donald;J.MichaelCoats; Fricke,Kimberly;Guist,Ann;Jenkins, Terence;Murdock, Sarah;Nelson, Terri;DeWall,Stephanie;Edler,Michele SalaryRange:$25,000-$39,999 Hoffman,Hillary;Merlak, Karen;Skiles,Shelby;Stauffer,Karen;Thomson,Morgan;

GROSS PAYMENTFORNON-CERTIFIEDPERSONNEL

SalaryRange:LessThan$25,000 Alexander,Katelynn; Bamberg,Elly;Bawinkel,Holly;Beckmeier,Heather; Behrends,Julie;Birkholz,Marsha;Boomgarden,Jakob; Borgmann;Borgmann,Kaylene;Brainard,Lisa;Branam, Gary;Broshous,Paityn;Brown,Brandi;Buisker,Letrese; Bull,Bobbi;Buttel, Tracie;Chamberlin,Paige;Christensen, Anthony;Crase,Alayna;Curry,Maggie;Derrer,Alexia; Dorty,Kolten;Encheff,Payton;Erdmann,Kara,Fox,Mason; Fyock,Jason,Gaston,Mike;Genandt, Lynn;Greenfield,Erin; Greenfield,Pam;Green,Sherry;Gronewold,Audra;Hake, Hunter;Harson,Kaitlyn;Hay,Kim;Heinz,Montanna;Heitter,

PAYMENTSOVER$2,500EXCLUDING WAGES ANDSALARIES 247SECURITY22,745.00;ADAMS EDUCATIONALCONSULTING10,700.00;ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIESINCORPORATED30,234.00;AEP ENERGY115,690.57;AEROGROUPINC.92,919.96;AFLAC 6,298.48;ALPHACONTROLS&SERVICESLLC54,821.80; AMALGAMATEDBANKOFCHICAGO1,015,400.37;AMAZON CAPITALSERVICES9,395.76;APPLEINC11,827.00;APPLE INC19,267.00;APPLEREPAIRSERVICES5,379.50;AREA MECHANICAL,INC.24,543.23;AUDIOENGINEERING,INC. 5,310.00;BAPCC,LLC41,680.80;BEHMER FAMILYSEED SERVICESLLC3,083.33;BLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD IL709,603.75;BREEDLOVE’SSPORTINGGOODS,INC. 10,814.25;BSNSPORTSINC2,907.32;CARDMEMBER SERVICE29,772.29;CARPETSBYKUNIEJ, LTD.6,690.00; CDWGOVERNMENT,INC.47,460.10;CENTRALSTATES BUSSALESINC.3,614.11;CENTRALSTATESBUSSALES INC.274,229.23;CNEGASDIVISION,LLC56,908.85; COLLEGEBOARD4,202.00;CONTRACT PAPERGROUP, INC.2,644.12;CVRCONSULTANTS2,500.00;DANLEE WOODPRODUCTS12,874.90;DEARBORNNATIONAL 8,330.81;DELLMARKETINGL.P.36,748.79;DUBUQUE FIREEQUIPMENT,INC.3,424.80;DURBIN’SOVERHEAD DOOR&CONSTRUCTION6,850.00;ENGLER,CALLAWAY, BAASTEN&SRAGA3,130.00;FES(SOCS)3,345.00;FIRM SYSTEMS4,064.75;FISCHEREXCAVATING5,000.00;

Kenney,Lisa

Salary Range: $40,000 $59,999 Crase,Kristin; Cunningham, Travis;Drake,Scott;Genandt,Kristina;Genandt,Molly;Getz, Kyle;Giedd,Erica;Groom,Jake;Janicke,Keynon;Kasten, Hanna;Kennelly,Erin;McShane,Marissa;Meyer,Alayna; Parks,Kelley;Roberts,Garrett;Schmidt,Erin;Setterstrom, Carl;Shipman,Mackenzie;Stauffer,Jonathan; Tuten,Maria; Williams,Shannon

SalaryRange:60,000-$89,999 Bergin,Christina;Bruning, Kara;Carlson,Krista;Daub,Jamie;Forster,Nona;Frederick,

Lucia;Hill,Mary;Ingram,Cori;Johnson,Grant;Kloster, Breanna;Koeller,Brenda;Krigbaum,Cora;Kuelling,Mark; Leibow,Erin;McCoy,Becky;McGlynn,Autumn;Mershon, John;Metzger,Emily;Meyers,Beverly;Meyer, Lynne; Miller,Alaina;Miller,Barbara;Miller,Daniel;Miller,Lindsay; Milnes,Alexander;Milnes,Melvin;McAuliffe,Carly;Myers, Janice;Nelson,Micah;Noonkesser,Jean;Pals,Josie; Peterson,Kerrie;Politsch,Braden;Pratt,Mariena;Pritchard, Autum;Probst,Tiffany;Reining,Sierra;Runkle,Kimberly; Schoonhoven,Clifton;Sherrer,Kyla;Sketo,Madison;Skoog, Caleb;Stocker, Wanda;Strautz,Donna;Strehlow,Chet; Timm,Scott; Toms,Mary; Vant,Alexandria; Vogt, Tyler;

FLOORTOCEILING3,608.40;FORRESTONCARCARE 13,027.97;FORRESTONSENIORHIGHACTIVITYACCT 7,310.00;FOURPOINTSBYSHERATON3,197.00; FRANKLINCONVEY5,000.00;GORDONFOODSERVICE 92,438.32;GROWINGLEADERS6,500.00;GUARDIANLIFE INS.CO.7,066.77;H-O-H WATERTECHNOLOGY,INC. 4,662.00;HELM2,598.00;HORACEMANNLIFEINS.CO. 6,000.00;IASB9,024.00;IDEALENVIRONMENTALENG., INC.13,193.85;IFIBER–ILLINOISFIBERRESOURCES 14,400.00;ILASCDAINSWORTH3,300.00;ILLINOIS DEPT.OFREVENUE236,815.13;ILLINOISEDUCATION ASSOC.37,179.96;ILLINOISMUNICIPALRETIRE 85,422.03;IMPREST35,012.49;INTEGRATEDSYSTEMS CORPORATION5,667.12;INTERIORSFORBUSINESS, INC.21,888.00;J.H.BARKAU&SONS31,431.99;JAMF SOFTWARE3,825.00;JONATHANSCHNEIDERMAN 2,541.60;KAMINOTABLEINC.2,760.00;LANDWORKS LAWNCARE,INC.5,177.50;LARSON&LARSONBUILDERS, INC.60,319.43;LOESCHERHEATING&AIRCONDITIONING 301,185.75;MARCOTECHNOLOGIES,LLC26,715.01; MARCOTECHNOLOGIES27,843.75;MENARDS8,191.01; MERIDIAN13,278.70;MID ATLANTICTRUSTCOMPANY 95,026.27;MOBYMAX,LLC3,399.00;MORINGDISPOSAL, INC.13,111.77;NASCO4,747.70;NAVIGATE360LLC 4,067.00;NEFFCOMPANY3,942.54;NELSONCARLSON MECHANICALCONTRACTORS2,985.00;NICORGAS

Lynnette;Garnhart,Christy;Genandt,Rodney;Griseta, Darlene; Gronewold, Donna; Hanley, Matthew; Joy, Kelli; Leddy,Kelly;Lehman,Cynthia;Magarity,Anne;Mathieu, Brynn;McClellan,Michael;Michael,Janese;Newell,Cynthia; Parker-Weinrich,Lorie;Politsch,Heather;Rahn,Brian; Russell-Brown,Dana;Schiesher,Heather;Schurr,Lane; Snider,Kimberly; Tuten,Joel; Yeager,Noelle;Zick,Kyle; Zumdahl,Renna

SalaryRange:$90,000 andoverHeinz, Travis;Ingram, Amanda;Schneiderman,Jonathan;Smith,Sharon;

Weaver,Heather, Wellington,Lori;Wichman,Glenn;Wilcox, Cynthia;Wilken,Beverly;Williams,Cathy;Wisner,Rachael; Woodall,Parker;Zipse,Rees

SalaryRange:$25,000-$39,999 Anderson, Victoria;Becker, Joanne;Beets,Jacob;Beets,Linda;Brace,Braden;Hillman, James,Hillman,Laura;Hough,Richart;Nelson,Jennifer; Smith,Brent

SalaryRange:$40,000-$59,999 Christensen,Angela; Engelbarts,Barbara SalaryRange:$60,000andover Janicke,Kirk;Sager, Wendy (OCNNov.25,2022)

21,527.49;NIXONINSURANCEAGENCY,INC.3,658.56; OGLECOUNTYEDUC.COOP815,008.27;OLIPHANT LOCKANDSAFEINC.2,672.80;ON-SITESERVICESINC. 8,400.00; PAN-O-GOLDBAKINGCO.5,173.63;PEPSICOLACOMPANY9,084.92;PHYSICIANSIMMEDIATE CARE3,111.00;PLAYDESIGNSCAPES11,853.00;POLO COMMUNITYUNITSCHOOLDIST.4,007.75;PROJECTLEAD THE WAY7,575.00;PURCHASEPOWER3,258.37;RAMZA INSURANCEGROUP,INC.102,735.00;RENAISSANCE LEARNING,INC.13,082.00;RICHARDL.JOHNSON ASSOCIATES,INC.117,778.26;RIDDELL/ALLAMERICAN 9,101.80;SANTANDERLEASINGLLC105,003.00;SAVVAS LEARNINGCOMPANY3,794.17;SKYWARDACCOUNTING DEPT.22,989.50;SLOANIMPLEMENT28,068.87; SOLUTIONSBANK705,903,38;STALKERFLOORING 3,475.00;STARINSURANCE34,149.00;STEPHENSON SERVICECOMPANY34,252.30;STERLINGCOMMUNITY UNISCHOOLDIST.53,198.00;SYNDEO5,277.65;SYSCO BARABOO,LLC121,590.60;TEACHERSRETIREMENT 437,954.28;TEACHERS’HEALTH69,880.46;THEHOME DEPOTPRO35,239.20;TOMPETERSONSNOWPLOWING $18,785.00;TREBRONCOMPANY,INC.5,387.20;VERIZON WIRELESS5,836.13;VILLAGEOFFORRESTON32,537.83; WAGNER’S5,210.92;WERHANEINTERPRISES, LTD. 33,406.48;WEXBANK78,422.10;WIPFLILLP19,727.25; ZACSSEALCOAT8,450.00;ZOOM5,850.00

Nov.11-17

WarrantyDeeds

JoshuaandMeganAdamstoIlonaBunton, 919N.RiverLane,Byron,$210,000.

HuebnerFamilyIrrevocableTrust,Deborah K.HolmesandMaryE.Hafenbreadl,trustees, toDianeM.MillsTrust,DianeM.Millsand MarkLowellHayes,trustees,oneparcelon MowersRoad,Lindenwood,$680,000.

JustinDurancikandReedAllisontoKarenL. andGregoryA.Clark,16488E.McNealRoad, DavisJunction,$25,000.

LetaM.Hoeft,alsoStanfley,toJamesH. McCoskey,103S.FourthAve.,Forreston, $58,000.

OBITUARIES

MARGARETANN(MUELLER) SWEENEY

Born: January22,1941inPaynesPoint,IL

Died: November19,2022inOregon,IL

MT.MORRIS, IL–MargaretAnn (Mueller)Sweeney, age81,ofMt.Morris, IL,peacefullypassed awayatSerenity HospiceandHomein OregononNovember 19,2022,afterabriefillness.

MargaretwasbornonJanuary22,1941, athomeinPaynesPoint,IL,theyoungest daughterofHenryandJeanetta(Bolthouse) Mueller.

MargaretgrewupinthePaynesPointarea andgraduatedfromStillmanValleyHigh Schoolin1959.

OnJune19,1965,MargaretmarriedRichard (Dick)SweeneyinPaynesPoint,IL.Theyhad oneson,Joel.TheymovedtoMt.Morris, Illinois,whereMargaretwasemployedinthe binderyatKablePrinting/Quebecorfor38 years.

StevenandElizabethBeerlitoBeerliFifth StreetLLC,205E.FifthSt.,Byron,$0.

FrankH.andLillianR.AtchleytoRobertand MargaretStreit,425S.NinthSt.,Rochelle, $124,095.

ThelatePatriciaTroxelbyheirstoVictor Gonzalez,11116E.LincolnLane,Rochelle, $65,000.

ThelateMaryM.DavisbyheirstoJaredV. andMackenzieL.Schleicher,307S.FifthSt., Oregon,$84,000.

RichardStreichandThomasO’Learyto DarylandMelissaButts,oneparcelin Oregon-NashuaTownshipandoneinPine RockTownship,$24,000.

JenniferN.KindletoAndrewJ.Henry,414

S.MapleAve.,Polo,$89,500.

TrusteesDeeds

CMTrust317,MarkS.andChristineTrue, trustees,toKennethBower,503W.FirstSt., Mt.Morris,$77,000.

RosellaD.BrassDeclarationTrust1996,

JoanM.Brass,trustee,toRosemaryC. Prewett,104S.EighthSt.,Oregon,$0.

JamesLeeandTameyLynnTrierRevocable Trust,JamesLeeandTameyLynnTrier, trustees,toMudraFamilyRevocableLiving Trust,JamesR.andCynthiaJ.Mudra, trustees,1869E.TownlineRoad,Byron, $485,000.

PaulGlazerTrust,PaulGlazer,trustee,to TRLRiverRentalLLC,2799BrookesIsland Road,Oregon,$141,100.

PaulGlazerTrust,PaulGlazer,trustee,to JamesE.andJoannM.Hourigan,2803 BrookesIslandRoad,Oregon,$150,000.

Source:OgleCountyRecorder’sOffice

Throughoutherlife,Margaretspentmuch ofhertimehelpingothers.Sheenjoyedvisits withherextendedfamilyandfriends,watchinggameshowsontelevision,andattending playsandentertainmentshowswithher brotherandnieces.

Margaretissurvivedbyherson,Joel(Stephanie)SweeneyofPaynesPoint,IL;2grandchildren,MackenzieandCarsonSweeney;2 great-grandchildren,LunaandOliver;special stepgrandchildren,TravisandCandace Hanlin;brother:RaymondMueller,aswellas manycousins,niecesandnephews,whom sheadored.

MargaretisprecededindeathbyherhusbandRichard;parentsHenryandJeanetta; andhersister,Irma(Mueller)Deporter.

Thefamilywishestothankthestaffat PinecrestManorandSerenityHospice& Homefortheirkindness,compassionand outstandingcareduringherbriefstayattheir facilities.

Cremationriteshavebeenaccordedwith FinchFuneralHome,405EastHitt,Mt. Morris,IL.

Aprivategravesideservicewillbeheldata laterdate.

GEORGE‘GREELY’MYERS

MT.MORRIS,IL

–George“Greely” Myers,age83,passed awayonSaturday, November19,2022, inSwedishAmerican Hospital,surrounded byhisfamily.

GreelywasbornonMay25,1939in Freeport,IL,thesonofFrankC.&Blanche O.(Wacaster)Myers.HelivedinLeafRiver untilage9andthenmovedtoMt.Morris.He graduatedfromMt.MorrisHighSchoolclass of1957.GreelymarriedSusanL.Corriganon July23,1977.Together,theyspent20years livinginVernonHills,IL,andthelast24years hereinMt.Morris.

InGreely’syoungeryears,heworkedas anoff-setpressmanforKablePrinting.He workedasameatcutterandbartender.GreelywasproudtosayhewasanEagleScout, andwasamemberoftheOrderoftheArrow

honorsocietyforScouts.Greelylovedgolf, fishing,bowling,playingcards,trivia,andhad aknackfortellingjokesandmakingpeople smile,butmostofall,helovedwatching CaseyandKyleplaysports.

Golfing,hehad3holes-in-one,1inVernon Hillsand2atSunset;andinbowling,threw 3perfect300games.Heenjoyedthe“Over 50”Men’stravelgolfoutingsonMondaysat variouscourses.Helovedtosingkaraokeand gamblewith“scratchoff”tickets!

HeissurvivedbyhiswifeSue;and4children,Jeff,Danny,KimandNicki.Grandchildren:Corey,Julianne,CaseyandKyle.He ispredeceasedbyhisparentsandasister, DorisJean.

Visitation/CelebrationofLifeservicesfor GreelywereheldWednesday,November23, 2022from11:00A.M.to1:00P.M.inFinchFuneralHome,405EastHitt,Mt.Morris,IL.At 1:00P.M.,Greely’slongtimefriendFrankwill speaktohonorthelifeof“Greely.”Following thevisitation,therewillbealuncheonatthe Mt.MorrisMooseLodge.

Inlieuofflowers,memorialstothefamily andSunsetGolfClub.

ELDONSTUKENBERG

Born: March8,1939inForreston,IL Died: November20,2022inOregon,IL

severalyears.Hisemploymentalsoincluded KutzQuarryandStukenbergFarms.

Heenjoyedspendingtimewithhisgrandchildrenandgreat-granddaughter.Hewas atalltheirschoolfunctionsandafterthey graduatedfromschoolhestillenjoyedallthe ballgames.

Survivingarehisdaughter,PamWhiteof Forreston.ThreegrandchildrenAmberWhite ofForreston,BenWhiteofForrestonand AshleyWhiteofSterling.OnegreatgranddaughterAubriNaresofSterling.

Precedinghimindeathwerehisparents andwife.

shepassedawayJanuary17,2000.Healso drovetruckforVet-WayFeedCompanyfor

Therewillbeaprivatefamilyserviceata laterdate.Inlieuofflowersamemorialhas beenestablishedfortheSerenityHomein Oregon,IL.

CopiesofthedetailedAnnualStatementofAffairsfortheFiscal YearEndingJune30,2022willbeavailableforpublicinspectionintheschooldistrict/jointagreementadministrative officebyDecember1,annually.Individualswantingto reviewthisAnnualStatementofAffairsshouldcontact: OregonCUSD220 206S TenthStreetOregonIL610611711 815-732-5300Monday-Friday7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

SchoolDistrict/JointAgreementName Address Telephone OfficeHours Alsoby January15, annuallythedetailedAnnualStatementofAffairsforthe Fiscal YearEndingJune30,2022,willbepostedontheIllinoisStateBoardofEducation'swebsite @ www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY:ThefollowingistheAnnualStatementofAffairsSummarythatis requiredtobepublishedbytheschooldistrict/jointagreementforthepastfiscalyear. StatementofOperationsasofJune30,2022

Educational Operations& Maintenance Debt Services Transportation MunicipalRetirement/ SocialSecurity Capital Projects Working Cash Tort FirePrevention &Safety LocalSources 10009,012,7821,631,1111,510,946703,443 448,145 0111,7562,075,940116,648

Flow-ThroughReceipts/Revenues fromOneDistricttoAnotherDistrict2000 00 00 StateSources 30003,909,996 00 676,951 00 000 FederalSources 40004,184,835 00 00 00 00

TotalDirectReceipts/Revenues 17,107,6131,631,1111,510,9461,380,394 448,145 0111,7562,075,940116,648

TotalDirectDisbursements/Expenditures 14,726,5491,266,3331,516,5031,061,211 506,181 02,161,0889,885,186 OtherSources/UsesofFunds (182,762) 0182,762 00 00 00

BeginningFundBalanceswithoutStudent ActivityFunds-July1,2021 6,831,614682,354730,0851,000,806 775,555 01,337,080962,6719,980,470 OtherChangesinFundBalances 00 00 00 000

EndingFundBalanceswithoutStudent ActivityFunds-June30,2022 9,029,9161,047,132907,2901,319,989 717,519 01,448,836877,523211,932

EndingFundBalances(allsources)with StudentActivityFunds-June30,2022 9,416,6521,047,132907,2901,319,989 717,519 01,448,836877,523211,932

SALARYSCHEDULEOFGROSS PAYMENTSFORCERTIFICATEDPERSONNELANDNON-CERTIFICATEDPERSONNEL

GROSS PAYMENTFORCERTIFICATEDPERSONNEL

SalaryRange:LessThan$25,000; Larsen,Danyel;Nelson, Zoe;Record,Nathanial;Rochon,Amanda;Sitze,Aaron; Knuth,Darren;Nelson,Andrew;Howard, Tandy;Alba, Angel;Eden,Janet;Kiesling,Jessica;Ahrens,Emily;Basler, Maximillian;Farbo, Vicki;Balestrieri,carl;Knight,Jennifer; Valenti,James;Holland,Paul;Penick,Cody;Sankar,Janine; Haug,Maylene;Nelson,Sarah;Dusing,McKenzie;Willard, Marla;Hopkins,Ellen’Mahoney,Delaney;Starkey,Ryan; Lombardo, Vincent;Hanes,David; Wasilewski,Kenneth; Johnson,Christopher;Snider,Randy;barithwaite,Amanda; Nelson,Sarah;Mennen, Tonja;Miller,Megan;Mount, Mathew;Knieser,Ethan;Levandowski,Abigail; Torres, Taylor; Samhammer,Peter;Carlson,Donald;Crosby,Benjamin; Kremske,Beatrice;Kramer,Laryssa;Ator,Ryan;Ciesiel, Amy;Most,Amber;Starkey,Alice;Criddle,Jacquelyn; SalaryRange:$25,000-$39,999; Neyens,Henry;Elliott, Bailey;McAvoy,Grace; SalaryRange:$40,000-$59,999; Marocco,Alexandra; McGraw,Shannon;Paxton,Caitlin;Reyolds,Jarrett;Hall, Nathaniel;Lookingland,Kristen;Reynolds,Angela; Treadwell, Brian;Soyars,Eliza;Herr,Erin;tomlinson,Amysarah;Guerra, Olivia;Hahn,Ashley;O’Rorke,Jacqueline;Stewart,Krystal; Horner,Tina;Rand,Olivia;Smidt,Samantha;Poser,Gabriel; Hartman,Daniel; SalaryRange:60,000-$89,999; Groenhagen,Brittany; Merman,Stephanie;Gale,Daniel;Nelson,Emily;Costa, Brandi;Phalen,Olivia;Boyer,David;Eden,Chelsea;Fulton, Jamie;Beske,Miles;Rogers,Lisa;Bell,Dane;Potter,Mindy; Groharing,Katherine;Mahoney,Angela;Huels,Delaney; Kilmer,Cynthia;Larson,Seger;Rypkema,Suzanne,Martin,

Matthew;Rufer,Tiffany;Cover,Rachel;Drake, Yvonne; Garncarz,Elizabeth;Conderman,Carmon;Cann,Erica; Virgil, Quinn; Welker,Erin;Goudreau,Audrey;Nelson,Gretchen; Davis,Justine;Adams,Megan;O’Neil,Carrie;Crosby, Kristina; Webb,Randi;meyer,Brandon;Cozzi,Dominic; Montanola-Farre,Josep;Huels,Ryan;Albrecht,Adam;Boyer, Michael;Green,Kathryn;Kann,Samantha;Boyer,Kristen; Yordy, PhilipRasmussen,Bonnie;Radostits,Kimberly;Smith, Samantha;Mendoza,Aaron;Mendoza,heather;Federico, Dennis;Eckardt,Andrew;Bothe,Michelle;Thomas,Jodi; Glendenning,Stacey;Johnson,Robyn;Kenney,Jennifer; Zuber,John;Cermak,Joanna; Virgil,Kelli;Larsen,Adam; Handschuh,Kelly;Merrill,Dawn; SalaryRange:$90,000andover; Cann,Logan;Hoover, Sharon;Donmeyer,Jeffrey;Rogers,Nathaniel; Taylor,Ranae; Cremeens,Shannon;Lawton,Michael; Youngren,jennifer; Pattat,Janice;Stultz,Jeffrey;Bothe,John,Majewski,Glen; Schneiderman,Nicholas;Ebens,Julie; Taylor,Elizabeth; Turffs,Ernest;Crandall,Kip;Deininger,Heidi;Mahoney, Thomas;

GROSS PAYMENTFORNON-CERTIFIEDPERSONNEL; SalaryRange:LessThan$25,000; Waeffler,Fiona;Mernack, Katelyn;Bouback,Olivia;Marchetti,Dominic;Mitchell, Brian; Walton,Erik;Holaday,Barbara;Skoumal,Mackenzie; Donahue,Pat;Stukenberg,Kimberly;Gonzalez,Elizabeth; Hussung,Matthew;Lauer,Sharon;Barcai,Courtney; Kitzmiller,Addison;Fletcher,Ryan;Eckardt,Kristen;Mernack, Jody;Ebert,Justin;Engle,Douglas;Nordman,Alan;Cain, Farrell;Peeling, Walter;Green,Nathan;Harriett,Douglas; Kelly,Debra;Rowe,Sara;Lahman,Justin;Spratt,Lori; Bennett,Estelle;Gyrgiel;Jennifer;Hoskins,Donna;Thrasher,

Darci;Beck,Scott;Ortman, Tara;Kerce,Amber; Warner, Paula;Batton,Rosemary;Antoine,Staci;Manser,Dawn; Girton,Nathan;Howard,Karen;Mjoen,Jaclyn;Serrano, Carmen;Bier,Jill;Baxter,Erica;Perrine,Charlie;Peralta, Ilean;Spoor,Patricia;Christensen,Kristen;Cline,Carol; Dunnavan,Amanda;Fetterman,Karen;Gadow,Chiffon; Byerley,Carla;Garnett,Christine;Pepper,Kaitlyn;Danekas, June;Baker,Linda;Wicklund,Angela;Anderson,Ashley; Harrolle,Angela;George,Angela;Pudlas,Katelin;Brink,Diane; Gilbert,Andrew;Scheidecker, Terri;Carreno,Felicia;Ferris, Jacqueline;Criddle,Jacquelyn;Gooch,Charles;Breeden, Lindsey;Brehm,Charity;Snow,David;Messenger,Andrea; Sowl, Angela; Blume, Sandra; Nordman, Jill; Meyer, Meagan; Starkey,Alice;Bocker, Tanya;Orsted,Lillie;Braden,Susan; Trampel,Peggie;Connelly,Linda;Keene,Robin;Corcoran, Jillene;Axelson,Cindy; Vickers,Demetrice;Harvey,Theresa; Burke,James;Creegan,Natalia;

SalaryRange:$25,000-$39,999; Mowry,Dy;Hite,Sara; Elliott,Kristin;Politsch,Carol;Marnich,Sherry;Callaway, Joyce;Greenwood,Janet;Doran,Russell;Holaday,Barbara; White,Julie;Engel,John;Hernandez,Jennifer;Thomas, Mindy;Anderson,Benjamin;Bailey,Myria;Needham,Jeffrey; Heather,James;Pudlas,Kellie;Degner,Roi;Lauer,Jacob; Callaway,Amanda;Stinson,Steve;Pace,Kelly; SalaryRange:$40,000-$59,999; Calhoun,Sheila;Reed, Richard;Stienmetz,Diana;Burrs,Steven; Taylor,Lowell; Hanlin,Susan;Myers,Elizabeth;Nesemeier,William; SalaryRange:$60,000andover; Van Velzer,Zach;Gadow, Shawn;

PAYMENTSTOPERSON,FIRM,ORCORPORATIONOVER$2,500EXCLUDING WAGESANDSALARIES

OgleCountyEducationalCooperative$1,302,764.02;Prairie StateInsuranceCoop$500,661.93;MNJ Technologies Direct$393,381.03;GordonFoodService$259,282.06; MidAmericanEnergyServices,LLC$227,940.55; KansasStateBank$182,761.00;SantanderLeasingLLC $158,514.00;ConservFS$153,340.67;PoloCUSD222 $145,660.10;HoughtonMifflinCompany$143,760.95;BMO HarrisCommercialCard$121,533.23;NorthernILHealth Plan$121,484.86;ITSavvy$115,620.68;CityOfOregon $110,516.76;PowerSchoolGroupLLC$89,301.65;Paper EducationCompanyInc.$89,068.00; Trafera$81,975.00; Lee/Ogle/WhitesideRegionalOffice$79,808.91;ThinkCerca $74,406.00;Gaggle.net,Inc.$63,325.00;FranklinCovey $62,269.20;Hudl$60,000.00;SterlingCommunityUnit District#5$59,317.00;TheHomeDepotProInstitutional $58,148.61;OHSHawkAthleticFund$53,630.45;Helm Service$51,388.64;FollettSchoolSolutions$51,271.32; ComcastBusiness$49,758.33;ConstellationNewEnergy $48,175.03;AlphaControlsandServices$38,419.25; AppliedCommunicationsGroup$36,349.38;Renaissance $34,920.00;247SecurityInc.$34,040.00;Phoenix PerformanceParnersLLC$33,241.94;;Marco Technologies $30,547.81;LakesideInternational Trucks$30,120.71; Wenger Corporation$28,638.32;Frontline Technologies$26,839.42; LettermanActivityAccount$26,611.60;EhmenIndustriesInc $25,289.70;LearnPlatform,Inc$24,094.43;MoringDisposal $23,868.24;BinghamCommercialConstruction$23,720.00; IXLLearning$22,848.00;SchoolSpecialtyInc$21,886.53; SchoolSpecialty,LLC$21,689.57;KMKMediaGroup $21,529.50;EducationalEquityConsultants,LLC$21,070.41; VerizonWireless$20,510.04;HPS,LLC$20,248.95;Beyond

Textbooks- VailUnifiedS.D.#20$20,000.00;Oregon Schools’Foundation$20,000.00;CarrenoLandscaping $19,790.00;ILfiberResourceGroup$19,466.00;MainStage TheatricalSupply,Inc.$18,585.00;WIPFLILLP$18,525.00; Constellation$17,970.47;ImprestFund220$17,619.82; IASB$17,454.00;Klein,ThorpeandJenkins,Ltd$16,820.07; RockyRidgeStructures$16,795.00;MindResearchInstitute $16,770.00;AthleticoManagementLLC$16,558.05;Oregon HighSchool$15,936.06;Humanex Ventures$15,800.00; SynoviaSolutions$15,360.00;Hodges,Loizzi,Eisenhammer $14,719.16;DekalbImplementCompany$14,551.31; Furniturewholesalers LTD$14,359.21;SyscoBarabooLLC $14,341.85; ValleyCraftCustomCabinet$14,177.00;Project LeadThe Way$13,840.25; Tyler Technologies$13,827.00; BSNSports$13,341.12;DixonGlassCompany$13,327.44; ContractPaperGroup$13,267.49;NWEA$13,203.00;Dixon PaintCompany$13,097.58;CollegeBoard$12,986.00; IllinoisPrincipalAssociation$12,943.89;PardrigeInsurance Inc.$12,700.00;FEV Tutor$12,500.00;Ringland-Johnson, Inc.$11,927.57;ForestCityDecorators,LLC$11,350.00; LearningA-Z$11,286.00;AtmosphereCommercialInteriors $11,126.00;KamiNotable,Inc$10,360.00;AchieveHealth Management,LLC$10,000.00;MusicEquipmentRental $9,445.50;GlobalIndustrial$9,369.46;ApexLearning $9,300.00;NICORGas$9,175.03;SecurityLockShop $9,159.00; VillageofMtMorris$8,700.27;HorizonPrep LLCdbaHorizonEducation$8,260.00;Martin&Company Excavating$7,817.50;PrairieFence$7,760.00;Airgas NorthCentral$7,663.54;BonnellIndustriesInc$7,600.00; WyattPavementMaintenance$7,120.00;ProComSystems $7,103.00;Solution Tree$6,890.00;Pomp’sTireService

$6,409.96;DavidLRahnJuniorHigh$5,915.42; Tower Sound&StageRental$5,700.00; VeteransFloorsInc $5,685.00;IlluminateEducation,Inc.$5,662.12;IL Virtual Schools$5,520.00;ElizabethPrillerConsulting$5,500.00; DeSotoHouseHotel$5,441.11;Phelps$5,363.28;;Midwest TransitEquipCo$5,331.34;Menards-Sterling$5,149.69; EdConnective$5,000.00;McGrawHillSchoolEducation $4,994.10;Rock ValleyCulligan$4,972.00;JackLeamanczyk $4,625.00;Umbrella Technologies$4,600.00;NorthernIL DisposalServices$4,511.23;L&KElectronics$4,194.63; EmbraceEducation$4,163.61;StreamwoodBehavioralHealth $4,130.00;QuillCorporation$3,907.47;FyrFyter$3,873.00; ButtitaBrothersAutomotive$3,815.23;PositiveCoaching Alliance$3,800.00;Frontier_Frontier00052$3,797.77; PhysiciansImmediateCare$3,690.00;SteveBeneschand SonsQuarry$3,646.60;Comcast$3,604.64;Rent-ItCenter $3,594.00;Breedlove’sSportingGoods$3,511.76;E-Rate Online,LLC$3,500.00;AaronHendricks$3,430.00;Firms System$3,377.75;EnercoSpecialtyChemicalProfessionals $3,360.00;RiddellAllAmericanSportsCorp.$3,347.22; GreenhouseMegastore$3,319.98;EMSLinqInc$3,300.00; Zoro$3,252.55;EdlioLLC$3,166.00;GeostarMechanical $3,161.56;IASA$3,085.05;OregonElementary$3,064.31; Spring ValleyRestaurant$3,010.02;InstituteforEducation Innovation$3,000.00;OregonSnyderPharmacy$2,841.25; PestControlConsultants$2,800.00;NAPAAutoParts $2,775.97;R.E. WolberandSonsExcavating$2,750.50;ABC AmeriCorpsofSVCC$2,700.00;StrongholdRetreatCenter $2,623.00;AlarmDetectionSystems$2,566.99;Ebsco InfomationalServices$2,535.00;

Festival of Lights to brighten Mt. Morris campus

isdone,saidEdHigley,Downtown DecoratingCommitteemember.

“Wheneveritgetsdarkwe’lllight everythingup,andoffitgoes,”Higley said,notingthatsomeofthedecorationshavebeenchangedsincelast yearsoastokeepthingsinteresting.

involvedwithdecorating,hesaid.Tryingto getpeopletogetherisabigpart oftheFestivalofLights.

ByALEXAZOELLNER azoellner@shawmedia.com

TheMt.Morrisdowntowncampus willbelituponSaturday,Dec.3,for thereturn oftheannualFestivalof Lights.

“It’safunwaytostart outthe Christmasseasonandtogetoutanddo somethingtogetheroutside,”said MelissaRojas,DowntownDecorating Committeemember.

SantaClauswillleadtheparadeto kickoffthefestivalat5p.m.,Rojas said.Participantscanstartliningupat 4:30p.m.intheformerDavidL.Rahn JuniorHighSchoolparkinglot.

“Whomeverwantstobein the paradecanbeintheparade,”shesaid. “Buttheyshouldhavelightsontheir cariftheywanttobeintheparade.”

Thecampusdecorationswillbelit around5:30or6p.m.aftertheparade

Atleast8,000and10,000stringsof lightswereusedtodeckoutthecampus,hesaid.

“Wedidn’tcount themwhen we wereputting themup,[but]it’seasily thatmuch,maybemore,”Higleysaid. “It’squiteaspectacle.”

It’s“nowherenearascomplicated” astheoneathisownhouse,where 80,000-pluslightsalltimedtomusic aresetup,Higleyjoked.

SantaClauswillsitinhissleighand hearchildren’sChristmaswishlists, hesaid.Thelibrarywillbegiving awaypacketstokidswiththingssuch asbooksandcoloringbooks.

Hotdogs,pulledporkandother snackitemswillbeavailable,Highly said.Someofthechurches’choirswill becaroling,hesaid.

“It’llbeagoodtime,anditonly lastsprobablytwohoursorso,”Higley said.

Theytriedtogetthe whole village

“Afterthepandemicandeverythingforthelastcoupleyears, nobody’sdoneanything,”Higleysaid. “Thebiggest thingistobringeverybodytogether.Let’sgoaheadandcelebratesomething.”

TreesintheBandshellcontest

TheTreesintheBandshellChristmastreedecoratingcontestwinners willbeannouncedDec.3,Rojassaid. Thoseinterestedinparticipatinghave untilDec.2tosignupandplaceatree atthebandshell.

Participationformsandnumbers canbepickedupatMt.MorrisVillage Hall.Thereisnoparticulartheme.

Winnerswillgetcashprizesspon-

soredbyRockford BellCredit Union. Prizemoneywillbeawardedtheweek followingthefestival.

Paradeinformation

Ifinterestedinparticipatinginthe parade,pleasecontactRojasat815-4400279orbyemailatmmsrcenter@ gmail.com.

Theparade routewillbeginatthe formerDLRparkinglot.Fromthere, participantswillgoeastonBrayton RoadtothePinecrestCommunity parkinglot.Participantswillturnleft ontoSouthOgleAvenue,thentake anotherleftandtravelnorthtoEast MainStreet.They’llgooneblockwest andfinallyturnsouthontoSouthWesleyAvenue,endingatthevillagecampus.

(MemorialPark,sponsoredbyForrestonAreaBusinessAssociation)

6-7:30p.m.:S’moresBar(Memorial Park)

4-7p.m.:Poinsettiasale(R&SBuilders,sponsored byForreston Lions Club)

5p.m.:Children’sColoringContest winnersannounced(KoellerForrestonHardware)

5-5:30p.m.:LightUpSantaParade registrationandlineup(Ashand Cherrystreets)

5-6p.m.:FJHS/FHS carolersperforming(downtownForrestonand MemorialPark)

5-8p.m.:FoodTruckFriday!featuringTheTravelingChef(Memorial Parkarea)

5:30-6p.m.:LightUpSantaParade (circuitaroundMemorialPark)

5:30-8p.m.:CookiesandCocoa(ForrestonFireDepartment)

6p.m.:Communitytreelighting withSanta(MemorialPark)

6-7:30p.m.:SantavisitandChristmaslistsubmission(MemorialPark)

6-7:30p.m.:Hotcocoaatthepark

6-7:30p.m.:CraftsandChristmas Tales(ForrestonPublicLibrary)

6-8p.m.:Haywagontour:Forreston HolidayLightsContestviewing(circuitfromMemorialParktoForreston FireStation)

6-8p.m.: Movie,snacksandcrafts (BelieveintheChildren)

Dec.3schedule

7a.m.:Men’sprayerbreakfast(ForrestonReformedChurch)

9a.m.tonoon:Poinsettiasale(R&S Builders,sponsoredbyForreston LionsClub)

9:30a.m tonoon:Doughnutholes andstorieswithSanta(ForrestonPublicLibrary)

3:30-4:30p.m.:CommunityChrist masConcert(ForrestonReformed Church)

4:30-6:30p.m.: Supersoupsupper (ForrestonReformedChurchbasementortakeout)

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIALCIRCUIT

OGLE COUNTY- OREGON, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

PLAINTIFF Vs. Daniel A. Allen;et.al. DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC11

NOTICE OFSHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 09/23/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on January6,2023 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgleCounty Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designatedatthetime of sale,County of Ogle and State of Illinois,sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: PIN25-23-232-006

Improvedwith Single FamilyHome

COMMONLY KNOWNAS: 117NMainSt Creston,IL60113

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 PropertyMunicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000orfraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subjectto general realestate taxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaidreal 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 andthe foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4).

If the property is located in a common interest community,purchasers other than mortgageeswill be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS605/18.5(g-1).

If the saleis set asidefor any reason, the Purchaser atthe saleshall 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, thepurchasershallreceive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deedto thereal estateafter Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/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 as to 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 TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER 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 14-22-00939. I3207641

November 25,2022 December 2,9,2022

IN THE CIRCUITCOURT FORTHE15THJUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY-OREGON, ILLINOIS LakeviewLoan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Daniel A. Allen;et.al. DEFENDANTS

No.2022FC11

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 09/23/2022, the Sheriff of OgleCounty, Illinois will on January6,2023 at the hour of 10:00 AMatOgleCounty Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designatedatthetime of sale,County of Ogle and State of Illinois,sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described realestate: LOT ONE (1) BLOCK SEVENTEEN (17) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEMENT (NOW CALLEDVILLAGE OF CRESTON), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK D OFPLATS, PAGE 5, IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLECOUNTY, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OFDEMENT, THE COUNTY OF OGLE,AND STATEOFILLINOIS.

PIN25-23-232-006

Improvedwith Single FamilyHome COMMONLYKNOWN AS: 117NMainStCreston, IL 60113

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 paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24)hours. The subject property is subject to general realestatetaxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to Plaintiff and in "ASIS"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 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 theMortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaserto a Deedto thereal estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/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 TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER 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 14-22-00939. I3207641

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THEFIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BMO HARRIS BANKN.A., Plaintiff, vs

RC OF CRESTON, LLC; SODS, LLC; DAVIDSON GRAIN, INCORPORATED; DAVIDSON HOLDING, LLC; DAVIDSON FAMILY FARMS,LLC; DAVIDSON FARMS OF CRESTON,INC.; DAVIDSON FARMS

Mortgage and Security OF DEKALBCOUNTY, INC.; DAVIDSON Agreements Foreclosure FARMS OF OGLE COUNTY,INC; DAVIDSON FARMS OF LEE COUNTY,LLC; DAVIDSON FARMS &TRUCKING,LLC; DAVIDSON & FURMAN,LLC; DAVIDSONOF CRESTON,LLC;JOHN DAVIDSON; RONALD DAVIDSON; and UNKNOWNOWNERS & NONRECORDCLAIMANTS Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

CaseNo.2022 FC 00000008

PUBLIC NOTICEis given that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure enteredby thisCourtin the above-entitled action, the property described below, or so much of it as shall be sufficient to satisfy the judgment, shall be sold tothe highest bidder. Furthernotice should betaken of the following:

1.Thename, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information concerning the property is:Klein, Stoddard, Buck &Lewis, LLC,2045Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178,815-748-0380.

2. The common address and other description,ifany, of the propertyis: 5960 S.Woodlawn Road,Creston, Illinois.

3. A legal description of the property is: PARCEL 1:

PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1/4 TOWNSHIP 40NORTH RANGE 2EAST OFTHE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OFSAID SECTION;THENCENORTH ONTHEEAST LINE OF SAID SECTION475 FEET; THENCE WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 475 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE475 FEET TO SAIDSOUTH LINE AND THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE475 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN OGLECOUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OFSECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40NORTH RANGE2 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPALMERIDIAN, OGLECOUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTCORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OFSAIDSECTION14THENCE SOUTH 88 DE GREES23 MINUTES13SECONDS WEST (BEARINGS ASSUMED FOR DESCRIPTION PURPOSES ONLY) 475.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OFSAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER TO THE WEST LINE OFPREMISESCONVEYED TORONALD W. DAVIDSONSR. FROM GAYLORD O.BERG AND CHARLOTTEW BERG BY TRUSTEES DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 1992 IN BOOK 1992, PAGE 12333; THENCE NORTH1 DEGREE 16 MINUTES15 SECONDS WEST 59.79 FEET ON SAIDWEST LINE OF PREMISES SO CONVEYED TOTHE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFAPUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATEDILLINOIS ROUTE38 (F.A ROUTE 567); THENCENORTH 88 DEGREES27 MINUTES45 SECONDS EAST 243.28 FEET ON SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCENORTH 82 DEGREES45 MINUTES07 SECONDS EAST 150.75 FEET; THENCENORTH 54 DEGREES46MINUTES51 SECONDS EAST 63.44 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFAPUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED WOODLAWN ROAD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES47 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 29.16 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 16 MINUTES15SECONDSEAST 109.17FEETON SAID EAST LINE OFTHE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION14 TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING, SITUATEDINTHE COUNTY OF OGLEAND STATEOFILLINOIS.

PARCEL 2:

PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OFSECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE2 EAST OF THETHIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLECOUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCENORTH 1 DEGREE 16 MINUTES15 SECONDSWEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 274.10 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCECONTINUINGNORTH1 DEGREE16 MINUTES15SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 292.58 FEET; THENCENORTH 88 DEGREES26 MINUTES57 SECONDS EASTA DISTANCE OF 33.94 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OFWAY LINE OF A ROADDESIGNATED WOODLAWN ROAD; THENCECONTINUING NORTH 88 DEGREES26 MINUTES57 SECONDS EASTA DISTANCE OF 462.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE32 MINUTES14 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 507.67 FEET TOTHE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A ROAD DESIGNATED ILLINOIS ROUTE 38; THENCE SOUTH88 DEGREES27 MINUTES46SECONDS WESTALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OFWAY LINE A DISTANCEOF29.87 FEET;THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES49 MINUTES37SECONDS WEST ADISTANCE OF 201.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES27 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF150.00 FEET; THENCENORTH 70 DEGREES34 MINUTES43 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 54.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES47 MINUTES47 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 151.33 FEET; THENCENORTH 29 DEGREES17 MINUTES45 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 28.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 33.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING5.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,ALL SITUATEDIN THE TOWNSHIP OF DEMENT, THE COUNTYOF OGLEAND STATEOFILLINOIS.

4. A description of any improvements on the property is:Commercial grain set up includinggrain storage with grain dryer and a largeshed/shop locatedacross the street from the grainset up.

5. The time,date and place of the sale are: December 16,2022,at10:00 amat 202S.1st St.Oregon,Illinois.

6. The terms of the sale are: Public auction, open verbal bid, and conducted bytheSheriff of Ogle County.

7. The matter is titled BMO Harris Bank, N.A., v. RC of Creston, LLC; SODS, LLC; Davidson Grain, Incorporated; Davidson Holding,LLC; Davidson Family Farms, LLC; Davidson Farms of Creston, Inc.; Davidson Farms of DeKalb County, Inc.; David son Farms of OgleCounty, Inc.; DavidsonFarms of LeeCounty,LLC; Davidson Farms & Trucking,LLC; Davidson and Furman, LLC; Davidson of Creston, LLC; John Davidson; Ronald Davidson; and Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Case Number 2022 FC 00000008 inthe Fifteenth JudicialCircuit of Ogle County,Illinois. Dated: November7,2022

Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis,LLC. By:/s/Amanda C. WielgusOne of Its Attorneys Amanda C. Wielgus

Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis,LLC 2045 AberdeenCourt; Sycamore, IL60178 P: 815-748-0380; F: 815-748-4030 awielgus@kleinstoddard.com

November18,25,December2,2022

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THECIRCUIT COURTOFTHE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTYOF OGLE

In re the Estate of: LARRY L. SHANK, Deceased 2022 PR 67

CLAIMNOTICE

Notice is given of the death of LARRY L. SHANK. Letters of Office wereissued onNovember 9,2022, toANDREA J. SHANK, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C.,114 West Mason Street, Polo,Illinois61064. Claims against the estate may befiled within six (6) months fromthe date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to credi-

tors, if mailing ordelivery isrequired by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date islater. Any claim not filed bythe requisite date stated above shall bebarred.

Claims against the estate may befiled in the Office ofthe CircuitClerk, Ogle County JudicialCenter, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061 or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailedor delivered tothe representative and tothe attorney within10 days after it has been filed.

By:ANDREA J. SHANK

Independent Administrator Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815)946-2276

(815)946-2276 tom@suitslegal. com

Nov.18, 25, Dec.2,2022

Publication Notice of Court Date for Requestfor Name Change (Adult) State of Illinois, CircuitCourt, Ogle County 2022-MR-27

Request of: GiraldoJ. Velez, Jr. There will be a court date on Request tochange myname from: Giraldo J. Velez, Jr. tothe new name of: GerardoVelez,Jr. The court date will be held: January 18, 2023 at 9:00 A.M.At 106 South5th Street, Oregon, Ogle County, Courtroom:304 /s/GiraldoJ. Velez, Jr. Giraldo J. Velez, Jr. Nov.25, Dec.2, 9, 2022

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